Academic degree programs in Alachua, Florida

Located at 17500 Southwest Archer Road in Archer, Florida, the Santa Fe College Ron and Norita Davis Center offers a quality education for students in the southwestern part of Alachua County. Opened in Fall 2003, the Davis Center provides classes for students to earn an A.A. degree, as well as day and night GED classes and community education courses. The center features academic classrooms, a computer lab, offices, and a community meeting room, and also offers exam proctoring for online students. Full-time academic advisement is available to assist students from enrollment to graduation and transfer. Additionally, the Davis Center offers a High School Dual Enrollment program for local high school students to earn college credit. The center is a one-stop shop for college education and career training, with a variety of support services available to students. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Santa Fe College Ron and Norita Davis Center is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its students.

The Santa Fe College Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies is a cutting-edge institution located in Alachua, Florida, just a short distance from SF's Northwest Campus. This center offers a unique opportunity for residents of northern Alachua County to pursue higher education in the field of emerging technologies without having to travel far from home. The Perry Center, opened in 2009, boasts a 30,000 square foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology classrooms and laboratories. Located near Santa Fe High School and Progress Corporate Park, the Perry Center focuses on providing degrees and certificates in emerging technology fields. The center is strategically positioned next to Progress Park, a growing industrial complex anchored by the University of Florida’s Sid Martin Biotech facility.

Carolyn Carter, MD, MS is a renowned pediatrician located at 7046 Southwest Archer Road in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Carter has received numerous honors and awards for her teaching and scholarly activities. Her research interests include nutrition, food science, technology, education, cultural competence, and linguistic competence. Dr. Carter completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University and received her medical degree, completed residency, and fellowship at The University of Florida. She is board certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the Pediatric Board, and holds medical licenses in both Florida and Montana. Dr. Carter is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Florida Pediatric Society, the Florida Medical Association, the Alachua County Medical Society, the Academic Pediatric Association, and the Florida Pediatric Alumni Association. She actively participates in regional and national conferences, presenting research on health literacy and technology.