Thu Sep 12
Colleagues, I encourage everyone to learn about artificial intelligence and incorporate it into your teaching and research. This is vital work. As educators, we have a responsibility to equip our students with the tools they need to adapt and thrive in the workplace. That means we must convey the benefits, limitations, and ethical implications of…
Thu Jan 4
Welcome to a new year and a new semester. I am grateful for your commitment to excellence and student success as we approach Monday’s first day of spring classes. Below are essential academic policies, regulations, and resources to guide your course preparation .Key 2024 Spring Dates Jan. 8: Classes beginJan. 15: Martin Luther King Jr.…
Fri Dec 8
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Michael Georgiopoulos for five years as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Since becoming dean in 2013, he has been instrumental in boosting the college’s excellence in research and in producing top talent for Florida’s high-tech economy. The college’s research funding has more…
Fri Dec 8
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your hard work and great success this year in advancing UCF as The University for the Future. As always, UCF’s betterment counts on our dedicated faculty and staff who care deeply about student success; who advance research, discovery and innovation; and who drive our excellence and impact. Thank you.…
Wed Nov 15
Colleagues: Senior Vice President for Student Success and Well-Being Paul Dosal and I recently informed deans and the undergraduate advising and coaching community of some changes to our approach to undergraduate student success. I want to share with the broader university community why we are making these changes. We are moving to a modern, active…
Tue Nov 14
Colleagues: With Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall’s departure, I have asked Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, dean of the Burnett Honors College, to lead UCF IT in the interim. Dean Amin will take on this role, in addition to her duties with the Honors College, effective November 16. Under Matt’s leadership, the talented UCF IT…
Fri Oct 13
Colleagues: I am writing to share that Vice President and Chief Information Officer Matthew Hall informed me this week of his decision to step away from UCF to serve as Chief Information Officer at Texas State University. Matt has provided critical leadership to UCF IT during a period filled with numerous transformative projects to improve…
Mon Aug 28
As we communicated earlier today, UCF is closely monitoring the path and potential impact of Tropical Storm Idalia. While we do not anticipate disruption to normal campus operations, we will continue to monitor the storm and will provide an update by 2 p.m. Tuesday informed by the latest forecasts. An important consideration will be updated…
Tue Aug 15
All UCF faculty who are required to disclose annually about outside activity, employment and potential conflict of interest are receiving an individual e-mail today about completing the online form by Sept. 13. The required disclosure – the Potential Outside Activity, Employment, and Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure AA-21 – is emailed via a link…
Thu Aug 10
Dear Colleagues: UCF’s fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. This message includes key academic policies, regulations and resources to aid your course preparation. Key Fall 2023 dates: There are three new student policies to know as you prepare for fall courses. They involve a Modified Withdrawal Policy for new FTIC and transfer students and…
Wed Aug 9
Dear Faculty and Staff: I am pleased to welcome you to a new academic year. This is a joyful time for students, and I hope for you as well. I am grateful for your dedication and support for our students and for one another. First, a couple of events: Budget and Senate Bill 266 I…
Mon Jul 17
I am pleased to announce a new university award, the UCF Medal of Societal Impact, designed to spotlight a core aspect of a public university’s mission: conducting research for the betterment of society. This award will recognize faculty whose research has significantly benefited society, similar to the contributions of members of the National Academies of…
Wed Apr 26
I am grateful for your dedication, hard work and resilience during this academic year. Your efforts led to increased national stature and well-deserved recognitions for valuable work that advanced UCF in excellence, student success and impact. We progressed despite a trying (and continuing) transition to Workday and SET, and two disruptive hurricanes that seriously affected some faculty, staff and…
Fri Apr 14
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres for five years as dean of the Burnett Honors College. Under Dean Sheila’s leadership, the college and its staff have worked diligently to attract and develop promising students from all backgrounds to distinguish UCF as a model for student success, inclusive excellence…
Thu Mar 23
Dear Colleagues: I want to express my appreciation to everyone who participated in the on-campus interviews for the finalists for UCF’s next Vice President for Research and Innovation. The search process produced four strong candidates, each with unique perspectives on how UCF could achieve the research goals set forth in our strategic plan. While we deeply…
Wed Jan 4
Dear Colleagues: Welcome to a new year and a new semester. This message includes key academic policies, regulations and resources to inform your course preparation. Syllabus requirements Course materials availability Student Accessibility Services Final exams Make-up assignments Religious observances Student conduct and academic integrity Student academic misconduct review process Office of Military and Veteran Student…
Wed Dec 7
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your hard work and success during a very challenging year. As the holidays unfold, I wish you much joy and peace. May this be a time to relax, reflect, recharge and appreciate the people you cherish most. I invite you to join me in celebrating the season and some…
Tue Nov 22
Dear Colleagues: I am writing to tell you about a preliminary court injunction suspending the implementation and enforcement of House Bill 7 (Individual Freedom Act) as it relates to state universities. State legislation passed this spring amended the Florida civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against students and employees by defining certain acts relating to…
Fri Nov 11
Dear Colleagues: I am grateful for your prompt efforts to prepare for another storm and now our students’ impending return to class. While most campus business is paused today for Veterans Day, faculty who wish to check on their offices or labs may do so. As previously announced, courses scheduled for Saturday will resume as planned.…
Tue Nov 8
Dear Colleagues: To prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole, UCF has canceled all classes, including online courses, for tomorrow and Thursday. Any homework or exams planned for or due on those days must be postponed until Monday or later. Please be prepared to help students navigate the challenges that Nicole may bring. As with Hurricane Ian,…