Welcome to The Compass, where each week you can find dozens of ways to get connected, get involved, and make the most out of the SF community. Below, we have news and updates, academic and scholarship opportunities, cultural and community events, volunteer and service involvements, and preprofessional opportunities. Not only are these great ways to get involved at SF and beyond, but they're also some of the many ways that you can earn points in the Honors Program and Global Scholars Program. For more information on how to join these programs or record your involvement for points, just visit them online or email honorsxglobal@sfcollege.edu.
In this Edition:
News & Updates
Academic & Scholarship Opportunities
Cultural & Community Events
Volunteer & Community Service
Employment & Preprofessional Opportunities
News and Updates
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Congratulations, Honors & Global Scholars Graduates!
We are so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate such an impressive group of students. Each of these individuals has gone beyond the classroom, embracing challenges, pursuing their passions, and lifting up those around them. They’ve brought energy, creativity, and compassion to our community, making Santa Fe College better by their presence. We proudly honor their accomplishments and look forward to the remarkable impact they will continue to have in their communities and beyond. Last Thursday, Honors & Global Scholars graduates received their medallions to recognize their accomplishments and this Friday at Commencement, we celebrate their academic achievements but also the genuine impact they've made—and continue to make—in the lives of others.
Spotlight on Honors Classes
Earn 30 Honors Points
Did you know that you can take an Honors class this summer? If you're looking for a great way to get involved, earn your points, and make the most out of the summer, take a look at the two excellent classes below!
Macroeconomics (Summer A, Blount Center)
This Fall, take Macroeconomics (ECO2013, section 0H1) at the Blount Center with Professor Jake Searcy, in downtown Gainesville, right down the street from UF!
Honors Introduction to Humanities (Summer B)
In this Honors section of Introduction to Humanities, we explore how human beings have expressed meaning, value, and transcendence from antiquity to the present through literature, philosophy, and visual art. What makes the Honors version unique is the depth of inquiry we pursue together: we compare texts and artworks across cultures, interpret them within their historical contexts, and challenge ourselves to think critically about the questions they raise. This class will give you a chance to explore how people across different eras have grappled with themes such as beauty, power, belief, and the search for purpose. You’ll work closely with primary texts and artworks, discuss ideas in a small seminar setting, and build strong analytical and communication skills.As a professor with more than 16 years of experience in history and the humanities, I will be happy to learn alongside you by guiding you through a discussion-driven and intellectually rewarding exploration of the humanities, while supporting your development of strong analytical, writing, and interpretive skills.
Register for Honors Classes Today
Once you have selected your courses for the coming term, including your honors courses, you can request Honors courses be added to your schedule using the Honors Registration Request. In fact, you don’t need to wait until your registration date to do this—you can request Honors classes right now. Note that you don’t need to include your whole schedule, just your Honors classes.
How Can I Register?
As an SF Honors Student, you have access both Honors and non-Honors courses. The process for registration is a little different, however, depending on which classes you plan to take:
Non-Honors Classes: Log into eSantaFe , then navigate to “Classes” and “Register for Classes.” Select the sections you want and register for them. It’s that easy!
Honors Classes: Registering for Honors classes requires that you submit an Honors Registration Request. Select all of the classes you would like for the coming semester and we’ll get you registered the next time we process requests.
Clear Your Registration Holds
While you’re logging into eSantaFe and planning ahead, take a moment to check in “My Status” and clear any registration holds. Whether it’s a financial obligation, the Registration Agreement, or just a late library book, there are a number of holds that can prevent you from registering for classes when your time comes. Take care of these ahead of time to make sure you can get registered right away when Advanced Registration starts.
Plan the Perfect Schedule
Scheduling requirements are different for each student, but there are some general guidelines, however, that are helpful as you build your schedule for the summer and fall. Follow these brief steps to start building a strong plan.
Maintain your honors status: To remain in the Honors Program, you will need to register for at least 3 credits of Honors coursework for the upcoming semester, or earn 30 Honors points. Click here for a listing of honors courses to be offered this coming semester.
Maintain progress toward your degree and/or transfer: You can review your progress toward earning your degree, as well as any courses required or suggested for transfer by reviewing your Degree Audit in eSantaFe. If you have any questions about degree or transfer requirements, take a minute to connect with the Academic Advisement Center.
Balance your time: Santa Fe expects that you will invest 2 - 3 hours per week for each credit hour that you register. This means that, for example, a full-time, 12 credit, schedule equates to a roughly 24- to 36-hour per week commitment.
How do I Know What to Take?
We’re all more successful when we know why we’re doing what we’re doing, and this semester is a perfect time to build or refine your academic plan. Whether you are working on your first plan of study, created yours with me last semester, or got your start with Professor Hom, now is a great time to connect with an advisor to build a plan. Just remember that you want to take at least one Honors class per semester.
Meet with your Advisor in the SF Academic Advisement Center
Your advisor in the AAC is the expert in preparing for graduation from SF and transfer to a university and they are dedicated to supporting your education and career goals. Make an appointment to put together your academic plan now, before it’s time to register. You can learn more about the AAC through the SF Advisement website, or set up an appointment to meet with your advisor.
Meet with a UF advisor in the UF@SF Center
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended plan of study. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
Honors Schedule: Summer and Fall 2026
Remember that, when planning your schedule you’ll want to make room for at least one Honors class each semester. To help you put together that plan, we’ve got the schedule of classes for Fall 2026. Just remember that you’ll need to fill out an Honors Registration Request for any Honors class you plan to take.
Don’t Wait, Submit Your Honors Points Today
This semester, you’ve been working hard in your Honors classes, your clubs, internships, volunteer positions, and in other opportunities to get the most out of your time today. Make sure you get the recognition you deserve—and your Honors Points—by recording these involvements in the Honors Program Canvas. Just log into Canvas, select the Honors Program, and click the “Honors Points” button to get started.
Have questions? Reach out to the Honors Program or come by and meet with a Navigator to get started on recording this semester’s points!
Academic & Scholarship Opportunities
Become a MUSE at the Harn Museum – Summer 2026 Applications Now Open! Due April 26th
Earn 30 Honors Points Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
Are you passionate about art, education, or community engagement? Are you looking to get a foot in the door at the Harn? Looking for collaboration and personal development opportunities? The Harn Museum’s MUSE (Museum University Student Educator) program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026!
This semester-long volunteer opportunity provides hands-on experience behind the scenes at the museum, professional development, and the chance to contribute to making the Harn a more accessible and engaging space for all. Weekly in-person meetings are held on Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM, with one additional Zoom meeting scheduled by the group. MUSEs play a vital role in Museum Nights—free, high-impact evenings of art and community—so don’t miss your chance. Apply now!
Cultural & Community Events
Florida in the Frame Art Exhibition
Earn 5 Honors Points Earn 5 Global Scholars Points
The Harn Museum of Art is presenting Florida in the Frame: A Century of Artists’ Reflections on the Sunshine State as part of its 35th anniversary celebration (2025–2026). The exhibition features over 80 works from 1850–1950, showcasing how artists have depicted Florida’s landscapes, cities, and tourism through themes like “Visualizing Florida,” “Expanding Cities,” and “Florida Destinations.”
Honors students are encouraged to attend to write a reflection on the exhibit and earn points.
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd. Gainesville, FL 32611
Volunteer & Community Service
5th Ave. Community Garden Workdays
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Help strengthen the Fifth Avenue community by volunteering at the garden workday! This project fosters:
food security,
mental health, and
social connection through hands-on collaboration and sustainable action
Join them in cultivating a space where everyone can grow, thrive, and belong!
They will have workdays on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.
Meet at the Heavener Arch — Tiana (in a Gators for Good t-shirt) will walk everyone to the garden.
Departure: 8:40 AM sharp.
You’re also welcome to bike or drive to the garden on your own.
Create an account with your email then register for the event.
United Way North Central Florida ReadingPals
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative focused on ensuring children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Locally managed by UWNCFL, the program matches trained volunteers with preschool and early elementary students for weekly reading sessions
Using a blend of evidence-based literacy instruction and social-emotional learning, ReadingPals supports vocabulary growth, comprehension skills, and positive relationships between students and mentors. UWNCFL collaborates with schools, families, and community partners to help close literacy gaps that can have lasting impacts on academic success.
Requirements
This is a weekly one on one volunteer opportunity from September to April where you foster a love of learning for a young child. For more information on ReadingPals go to our United Way North Central Florida website.
Background check
Training
Other
No additional requirements
Food Pantry and Packing at The Gainesville Community Ministry
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Join with the Gainesville Community Ministry to stock shelves, unload donations, put together food bags, and hand out food to underserved members of the community. Please contact Ruby Tidwell to confirm your attendance. Her email is ruby32609@gmail.com.
Mon, Mar 30, 2026 - Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Employment & Preprofessional Opportunities
Student Success and Community Outreach Internship: The Education Foundation of Alachua County
Earn 30 Honors Points Per Semester Earn 15 Global Scholars Points
The Education Foundation of Alachua County — a local nonprofit dedicated to investing in Alachua County Public School students — is looking for a Santa Fe College student to join their team this summer and/or fall.
What you'll do: Work alongside foundation staff on event planning, community engagement, social media management, graphic design, donor communications, and outreach for programs like Take Stock in Children and Senior Scholarships.
Details:
15 hours/week (occasional evenings/weekends for events)
Summer and/or Fall 2026
$500 stipend per semester ($250 at midpoint, $250 at completion)
Open to rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors at SF or UF
A good fit if you have: Strong communication skills, an interest in nonprofit or community work, and a passion for education. Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or social media management is a plus — but not required.
To apply: Send your resume to Sean Johnson, Take Stock in Children Director, at fndjohnsonsr@gm.sbac.edu
Full job description here
UF Pre-Health Advising Services Spring Term 2026
Pre-Health advising appointments are available in-person and remote through Zoom Monday through Friday. Our 30-minute appointments are open 7 days in advance and are bookable through the Connect Survey.
The Pre-Health Advising Team is offering mock interview appointments. Students must submit a professional school interview invitation from the 2025 application cycle, as well as all of their application materials (pre-health resume and/or personal statement) at the time of booking or it will be canceled, as sufficient time is needed for advisor feedback.
Dream Team Engineering Shadowing Opportunity
Earn 30 Honors Points Per Semester Earn 15 Global Scholars Points
Dream Team Engineering is a group of engineering and non-engineering students alike that are dedicated to making novel technologies to enhance the lives of the patients at UF Health Shands, the surrounding Gainesville community, and beyond. The Shadowing Program is a semester-long opportunity for freshmen and sophomore students to gain hands-on experience while rotating through various DTE sub-teams! Experience is not needed, they are just looking for students who are willing to learn and interested in the engineering field. If you are interested in applying for the program please email the Director of Shadowing, Ari Friedman, at shadowing@dreamteameng.org.
PeaceCorps Campus Ambassador Program
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
SF Students: great job opportunity for fall 2026 and spring 2027! Pay is $1,600 stipend per semester for about 5-7 hours of work per week on campus, promoting Peace Corps to other students.
Apply today (by April 30, 2026) to be a Peace Corps Campus Ambassador
Send Campus Ambassador questions to: ambassadors@peacecorps.gov
Learning Commons STEM Tutor
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
The Learning Commons STEM Tutor position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic journeys through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading Learning Commons workshops and activities, and helping connect students to campus resources. As a tutor, you will support active learning by providing one-on-one tutoring in STEM subjects both in person and online at NW Learning Commons in the RISE Center and Library, and at College Centers. You will serve as role models and mentors, fostering a collaborative learning environment that empowers students to succeed, and are expected to model academic success behaviors and help develop resources for student learning.
You also may represent the Learning Commons at campus events, help connect students to other academic resources, and offer valuable feedback to improve services from a student-centered perspective. Additionally, as part of our professional development model in the Learning Commons, all new tutors receive mentorship and, in turn, mentor new tutors and may help support the Learning Commons’ CRLA training program. You may also take part in the Learning Commons embedded tutoring program.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others, excited about learning support, and enjoy working in a relaxed, academic environment.
The disciplines/areas that this tutor might serve are Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Mathematics (MAC1105 through MAC2313 & MAP2302), Anatomy & Physiology, Nursing, or other relevant STEM courses.
Work at least 15 hours per week for 8 weeks to earn 30 Honors Points
Learning Commons Humanities, Languages, and Writing Tutor
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
The Learning Commons Humanities, Languages, and Writing Tutor position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic journeys through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading Learning Commons workshops and activities, and helping connect students to campus resources. As a tutor, you will support active learning by providing one-on-one tutoring in Humanities, Languages, and Writing subjects both in person and online at NW Learning Commons in the Library and at College Centers. You will serve as role models and mentors, fostering a collaborative learning environment that empowers students to succeed, and are expected to model academic success behaviors and help develop resources for student learning.
You also may represent the Learning Commons at campus events, help connect students to other academic resources, and offer valuable feedback to improve services from a student-centered perspective. Additionally, as part of our professional development model in the Learning Commons, all new tutors receive mentorship and, in turn, mentor new tutors and may help support the Learning Commons’ CRLA training program. You may also take part in the Learning Commons embedded tutoring program.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others, excited about learning support, and enjoy working in a relaxed, academic environment.
The disciplines/areas that this tutor might serve are Writing, ESOL, U.S. History and Government, French, Spanish, Chinese, American Sign Language, Public Speaking, or other areas within and/or related to Humanities, Languages, and Writing.
Work at least 15 hours per week for 8 weeks to earn 30 Honors Points
Educational Aide, Library
Earn 30 Honors Points Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need-by basis.
The Lawrence W. Tyree Library located at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus supports the college’s mission, goals, and curriculum with knowledgeable staff, appropriate resources, and an environment that promotes user success and life-long learning.
The library is hiring multiple educational aides to perform duties essential to library circulation, collection maintenance, and the provision of quality library services. The Educational Aide will maintain a functional and efficient work environment and ensure compliance with SF and FERPA policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Availability to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
Work at least 15 hours per week for 8 weeks to earn 30 Honors Points