Wed Sep 15
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Maggy Tomova will serve as dean of the College of Sciences beginning October 18. Dr. Tomova joins UCF from the University of Iowa, where she is currently associate dean for the Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Before that, she served…
Tue Aug 10
I am writing to expand on the guidance provided in a communication to all employees earlier today. Most importantly, please know that UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC guidelines. Vaccines are…
Thu Jul 22
We hope for fall to be a more typical semester, but here are a few brief pointers as we continue to navigate COVID-19. If a student tells you they test positive, please ask the person to call the UCF COVID Line at 407-823-2509. The call will begin the contact tracing process with Student Health Services.…
Thu Jul 15
I am writing to inform you about new state legislation addressing intellectual freedom. UCF is deeply committed to civil discourse and free expression; we are determined to be a campus community where differing views can be discussed and debated, and where everyone feels free to express their own understanding. Truth emerges from the conflict of…
Tue Jul 6
I am pleased to announce the launch of President Cartwright’s 2021-22 Strategic Investment Program, which invests in core academic activities to support the president’s vision that UCF will become the world’s leading public metropolitan research university. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals. This initiative will award up to $50 million during the current…
Tue Jul 6
In April, President Alexander N. Cartwright shared a vision for UCF that is simply stated but is a challenge worthy of our skills and passion: UCF will become the world’s leading public metropolitan research university, determined to foster success for students of all backgrounds and to produce research and creative works that benefit lives in…
Thu Jun 17
The campus community is invited to online presentations starting Monday (June 21) through June 29 by finalists for the next dean of the UCF College of Sciences. Each finalist will provide a presentation on student success and helping UCF advance as a major metropolitan research university. Questions and answers with the audience will follow. The…
Mon Jun 14
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Jeff Moore as dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. Under Dean Moore’s leadership, the college’s faculty and programs are steadily becoming more academically robust. He and his college demonstrate an authentic concern for the diversity of the human experience and a commendable entrepreneurial spirit. Innovations such as the Themed Experience program immediately place the college in…
Mon Jun 14
I am writing to inform you about important new legislation that will likely slow research-related hiring in the coming months. Florida Statute 1010.35 was adopted and will take effect July 1, 2021. We anticipate this will delay hiring of research positions and research-related support positions because of extensive additional documentation and screening that will be…
Sat Jun 12
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Dr. David Hagan as the dean of the College of Optics and Photonics, effective immediately. Dr. Hagan is a distinguished Pegasus professor who has served as the college’s interim dean since December 2019 and was previously an associate dean for academic programs. Dr. Hagan joined UCF…
Thu May 27
Thanks to you, our remarkable culture of innovation, collaboration and inclusiveness drives our success, and we must continue to prioritize building and enhancing that culture. Starting June 23, UCF will begin operating more aligned with the way we did before the pandemic. This date is a few days before the start of Summer B,…
Wed May 19
I am sincerely grateful for how you saw us through a historically difficult time. We have navigated this pandemic thus far with great success because of your kindness, caring, and support of one another and our students, along with very hard work and too much stress. Thank you for all that you do for our…
Fri Apr 16
The only finalist for the next dean of the College of Optics and Photonics (Dr. David Hagan, interim dean of the college) will have: A technical presentation on Zoom for the college on Thursday, April 22, from 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. The session will include time for questions and answers. View this session: Passcode is nF*TNL?5…
Wed Apr 7
Today, April 7, is the day for UCF’s biggest event of the year in honor of faculty excellence. Join your colleagues and me virtually from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for this year’s Founders’ Day Honors Convocation as we celebrate faculty excellence in service to our students and the university. This virtual event will premiere…
Fri Apr 2
One way in which UCF is a model for the 21st century is the inclusive learning environment we seek to provide to support all students. A wealth of experience, talent, and diversity is brought to us by our transfer students. I am writing to announce an important organizational change designed to help our transfer students…
Fri Mar 12
On March 1, I sent a campus-wide message about our plans for summer and fall teaching. I am writing today to give more details about summer; more about fall will come later. Summer will be much like the current spring semester, with a significant number of on-campus courses but still a majority of classes taught…
Fri Mar 12
UCF’s biggest event of the year in honor of faculty excellence is less than a month away. Join your colleagues and me virtually on Wednesday, April 7, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for this year’s Founders’ Day Honors Convocation as we celebrate faculty excellence in service to our students and the university. Access to this virtual…
Thu Mar 11
I am pleased to announce three dean searches are underway: new leaders for the College of Sciences and the College of Optics and Photonics, and the founding dean of UCF Libraries. These leaders will play substantial roles in supporting UCF’s advancement as a major metropolitan research university that serves a highly diverse community, one that…
Tue Mar 9
UCF is looking for the next dean of its College of Optics and Photonics. The college houses CREOL (the Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers) and is known internationally for its education, research and industry partnerships. The new dean will provide vision and guidance that are integral to UCF’s advancement as a…
Mon Mar 8
All UCF faculty who are required to disclose annually about outside activity, employment and potential conflict of interest are receiving a personal e-mail today about completing the online form by April 7. The required disclosure – the Annual Potential Outside Activity, Employment, and Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure AA-21 – is normally emailed at…