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International Education Week 2024

Published: Oct 3rd, 2024

Marta L. Wayne, Dean and Associate Provost

Championing Global Citizenship: Join us for International Education Week (IEW), November 18-22, 2024!

The University of Florida is excited to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, 2024. IEW is a joint annual initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Department of Education. This week is dedicated to expanding horizons, fostering connections, and building mutual understanding between people in the United States and countries around the globe. IEW provides a […]

Appointment of new AI Task Force Co-Chairs

Published: Oct 1st, 2024

Joe Glover, Interim Provost

I am pleased to announce that Professors Kati Migliaccio and Jane Southworth will lead a new university task force to determine the future of AI at the University of Florida.

Dr. Migliaccio, Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Dr. Southworth, Chair of the Department of Geography, will lead the task force in its charge to consider how UF will shape the future of AI-driven education — and meet the fast-evolving AI needs and expectations of faculty, […]

2024 Florida Government Productivity Award Winner Announced

Published: Oct 1st, 2024

Melissa S. Curry, Vice President for Human Resources

I am pleased to announce that the Supporting Students in Distress training, a collaboration between UFHR Training & Organizational Development and the Counseling and Wellness Center, has been awarded the 2024 Florida Government Productivity Award.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards (formerly known as the Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards) annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to finding innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service. 

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals […]

Teacher/Scholar of the Year 2024-2025 and information about the SEC Faculty Achievement Awards

Published: Sep 24th, 2024

Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Please forward this to the appropriate person in your college. The due date is January 17, 2025, for nominations for the UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award.

Colleges are invited to submit nominations for the UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award for 2024-2025.  As the oldest and most prestigious award offered to UF faculty, this award seeks to honor the faculty member whose scholarship or creative activity is recognized both nationally and internationally […]

Spring 2025 Textbook Adoptions

Published: Sep 18th, 2024

Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President 

The textbook adoption system for spring 2025 is now available to faculty and departments to submit their textbook adoptions and materials requirements. Please visit http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu to enter spring 2025 adoptions.  

The deadline for spring 2025 adoptions is November 22, 2024 for compliance with Florida Statutes. 

Changes to spring 2025 instructional materials adoptions made after the deadlines posted above are out of compliance with UF Regulation 7.049 and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 8.003. 

In order to facilitate timely […]

Appointment of Dr. Alina Zare as Director of the UF Interdisciplinary Informatics and AI Research Institute

Published: Sep 17th, 2024

David Norton, Vice President for Research

UF Research is pleased to announce Dr. Alina Zare as director of the UF Interdisciplinary Informatics and AI Research Institute (IIAIRI), formerly known as the UF Informatics Institute, effective November 8, 2024.  Alina Zare received her Ph.D. from the Computer & Information Science & Engineering department at the University of Florida in 2008. Dr. Zare began her faculty career at the University of Missouri in 2010, returning to the University of Florida as an Associate Professor in […]

Ryan Fuller named interim vice president and general counsel

Published: Sep 16th, 2024

Kent Fuchs, Interim President

I am pleased to announce that Ryan Fuller has been named interim vice president and general counsel, effective today.

Ryan has practiced law since 2003 and joined the General Counsel’s office in 2012, serving as senior counsel for labor and employment law. He moved into the role of deputy general counsel in 2018, working with units across the university enterprise on a variety of significant matters touching all areas of university operations.

Before joining the office of the General Counsel, Ryan […]

Appointment of Dr. Angela Lindner as Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs

Published: Sep 6th, 2024

Joe Glover, Interim Provost

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Angela Lindner will step into the role of Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs, effective immediately.

Dr. Lindner served as Associate Provost of Undergraduate Affairs from 2015 until January 2024. As UF refocuses its commitment to student success, her extensive experience and outstanding record of fostering student achievement make her exceptionally well qualified for the role.

In her previous position, Dr. Lindner collaborated with colleagues across UF to spearhead student success initiatives such as […]

UF Engaged: Enhancing staff evaluations

Published: Sep 5th, 2024

Melissa Curry, Vice President of Human Resources

Last year, UFHR undertook a comprehensive review of the UF Engaged system to improve its effectiveness and reduce administrative burdens. This involved gathering feedback through focus groups with staff from various university areas, individual interviews with managers and employees, and an open-response survey conducted by the UF Faculty Senate in collaboration with the President’s Office. I’m pleased to announce that today marks the official launch of the updated evaluation system.

Beginning this month, UF Engaged will transition […]

 Call for Nominations: International Student Achievement Awards 2024

Published: Sep 5th, 2024

Marta L. Wayne, Dean, UF International Center and Associate Provost

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is pleased to invite nominations for the 2024 International Student Achievement Awards. These awards are made annually in recognition of the contributions of UF’s outstanding international students to the global dimensions of UF’s missions of teaching, research, and service.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of these awards. UF’s international engagement has grown over the years, and UFIC is pleased to announce that we have expanded the […]