The Brown Center for Leadership and Service: Leadership Workshop Series

Monday April 6, 2020

Through times of adversity and change, how will your leadership shine through? Join the David & Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service for an engaging Leadership Workshop Series to help you navigate through these current times!

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Summer B Term

Monday April 6, 2020

UF will continue online delivery of coursework during the Summer B term, as has been announced for the Summer A and Summer C

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UF COVID-19 Leave Donation Plan

Monday April 6, 2020

The University of Florida has established a COVID-19 Leave Donation Plan. The Plan allows a leave donor to donate their personally accrued leave into a UF-sponsored leave pool for use by other employees who have been adversely affected by this emergency and have exhausted all of their personally accrued leave.

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Remote Teaching and Work Support

Thursday April 2, 2020

UF Research has compiled a list of suggested activities that advance research productivity while also keeping as many as possible in active work status. While this guidance was designed for those typically working in laboratory, field or clinical research funded by sponsored programs, it is applicable to a wide range of research-associated positions at UF.

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Guidance for Employees While Performing UF Work

Thursday April 2, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the University of Florida has implemented a variety of measures to be responsive to the changing realities associated with the pandemic.

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Self-Care Tips To Support A Sense Of Normalcy And Calm

Wednesday April 1, 2020

UF's Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders at the University of Florida shares eight "SELF-CARE" tips on how to take care of yourself and your loved ones during the pandemic, with links to resources to help you survive and thrive.

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Probationary Period Extension

Monday March 30, 2020

Because of the current interruption in research and service and the added teaching burden involved with switching mid-semester to an online modality, the deans of the colleges have recommended extending the probationary period.

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UF Administrative Memo: Hiring Pause

Friday March 27, 2020

In response to the continuously changing circumstances involving the spread of COVID-19, the University of Florida is pausing faculty and staff hiring, including OPS jobs, effective immediately and until further notice, with a few exceptions. 

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UF Approves Changes in S-U Grading and Drop Policies for Spring

Wednesday March 25, 2020

In an attempt to help you continue to progress towards your degree and future career aspirations in a timely manner, the UF Administration and Faculty have approved a change in the current UF S-U Grading and Drop Policies for Spring 2020 courses. 

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An Expanded Definition of Essential Personnel

Wednesday March 25, 2020

Due to the unusual circumstances prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, UF has expanded the definition of essential employees to include anyone who may be required to report to work, be “on call” to report to work and/or be available to work remotely.

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A Message from UF Vice President of Human Resources Jodi Gentry

Wednesday March 25, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff: We know the past few weeks have been tremendously challenging for everyone, and we want you to know that our UFHR team continues to serve as a resource for you in these …

Sign-Up System Created to Match Faculty and Online Teaching Experts

Tuesday March 24, 2020

UF's Center for Teaching Excellence has created a sign-up system to help match faculty to online teaching experts.

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UF to Remain Open, But Will Limit On-Campus Work to Essential Services, Starting Today

Tuesday March 24, 2020

Dear UF Community, Alachua County mandated emergency “stay at home” orders effective at midnight, Monday, March 23. UF is reducing on-campus personnel to those identified as essential, …

Resources to Promote Well-Being During COVID-19 Outbreak

Friday March 20, 2020

A list of resources provided by the UF College of Medicine.

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Message from Keisha Reynolds: Coping Resources for Employees

Friday March 20, 2020

It is important to know what resources are available that can assist when needed and to alleviate the pressures you may face because of COVID-19.  Two of those resources are the University’s no-cost and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Aid-a-Gator.

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March 19: Information on WiFi Connectivity

Thursday March 19, 2020

I've received reports of students unable to successfully connect to reliable WiFi in their away-from-campus locations.  UFIT has shared the following information below that might be helpful for them to access reliable service.  

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March 17: Message from Dean Diane McFarlin

Tuesday March 17, 2020

Latest updates on Covid-19 developments from UF and CJC.

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March 17: Message from State University System

Tuesday March 17, 2020

Effective immediately, remote instruction will continue through the end of the Spring semester at each state university. Traditional on-campus commencement ceremonies will not be held in May. Instead, each university is directed to develop an alternate schedule or method of delivery. 

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March 17: Messages to Students About Summer A, B and C

Tuesday March 17, 2020

UF WILL OFFER FULL SUITE OF COURSES FOR SUMMER A, B AND C Dear Students, We want you to know that we are offering a full suite of courses for Summer A, B, and C.  Summer A/C courses will be provided …

March 17: Message from Randy Wright on “Checking Out” Equipment

Tuesday March 17, 2020

With so many of our CJC family working off campus for the weeks and even months to come, TAG would like to lay out the process by which faculty and staff can request taking UF-owned technology to an alternate work site. 

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March 17: Message from President Fuchs

Tuesday March 17, 2020

I am writing to let you know that in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement today that four University of Florida students have tested positive for COVID-19 and at the governor’s recommendation, all UF classes will remain online for the remainder of the Spring semester.

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March 17: Message to Students About Housing

Tuesday March 17, 2020

In alignment with President Fuchs’ message, many of you may choose to leave campus for the remainder of the semester. However, we recognize for some students UF Housing may be your permanent …

March 16: UF Guidance on Travel, Business Practices

Monday March 16, 2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE Dear Faculty and Staff, In line with Governor DeSantis’ guidance and the directives issued by the state’s Department of Management Services, the university will be …

March 15: Statement on the Status of the State University System

Sunday March 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2020 Media contact: Renee Fargason Renee.Fargason@flbog.edu 850-245-9724 Statement on the Status of the State University System TALLAHASSEE – Last Wednesday, the …