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,…
Mon Nov 7
Another tropical storm system is approaching Florida. Please be vigilant and consider your preparations for home and work now. Campus operations are currently normal. This evening, based on the latest forecasts for Subtropical Storm Nicole, UCF will update the campus community on plans for classes and operations. As we saw with Hurricane Ian, weather conditions can change rapidly.…
Mon Oct 31
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 Nov. 30. The required disclosure – the Potential Outside Activity, Employment, and Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure AA-21 – is emailed via a link…
Wed Oct 26
Dear Colleagues: Thank you for the compassion you have shown our students and one another in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This message may feel like a contradiction of my request that you postpone assignments and due dates, and for this I apologize. But it is necessary. Despite the disruptions and hardships from Hurricane Ian,…
Mon Oct 17
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues: Hurricane Ian adversely affected many UCF students, some quite seriously. To support our students’ academic success and well-being, UCF is extending the fall course withdrawal deadline through Friday, Nov. 4 (a week extra). Ian resulted in five lost class days at UCF, disrupting teaching, assignments and tests. Extending the withdrawal…
Wed Oct 12
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Paul Jarley as dean of the College of Business Administration. Under his leadership, the college and its faculty have become increasingly adept at preparing students to thrive in a constantly evolving global marketplace. New programs, such as the master’s in Fintech program in partnership with Computer Science,…
Tue Oct 4
UCF’s separation of research and graduate studies will lead to two leadership changes this week as we move forward in elevating research and graduate programs in alignment with our new strategic plan. I have appointed Dr. Winston Schoenfeld, associate vice president for Research, as interim vice president for Research, effective Friday, Oct. 7. Dr. Schoenfeld,…
Mon Oct 3
As UCF resumes classes and campus operations tomorrow, I urge you to actively support students who may be facing hardships from Ian that affect their ability to engage as usual with their courses. Please consider postponing assignments, exams and due dates in your classes for a week or two to help those students most directly impacted…
Fri Sep 30
As we communicated earlier today, UCF will reopen for classes and normal operations on Monday, Oct. 3. Classes remain canceled through Saturday, Oct. 1, and no homework should be assigned or required to be submitted by any student until classes resume on Monday. Your classes should resume as usual if possible. However, I know that…
Tue Sep 27
As preparations continue for Hurricane Ian’s arrival, please remember that classes are canceled starting tomorrow (Sept. 28) through Friday. No homework should be assigned or required to be submitted during this time. Also, please do not come to campus when operations are suspended (as of now, Wednesday through Friday). UCF labs and campus buildings will be…
Tue Aug 9
Below are several key academic policies, regulations and resources to help you prepare for the new academic year, including fostering an equitable, inclusive and vibrant learning environment. Syllabus requirements Course materials availability Final exams Make-up assignments Religious observances Student conduct and academic integrity Student academic misconduct review process Office of Military and Veteran Student Success…
Mon Aug 8
The launch of Knight Vision on July 1 went well, but as expected, there are still issues that require our attention. We appreciate your feedback and patience as we continue to stand up these new systems, and we are committed to transparency and open communication about issues and progress. We continue to ask for grace,…
Mon Aug 8
Dear Faculty Colleagues: I am pleased to welcome all of you to the start of a new academic year and to provide the following important updates. First, President Alexander Cartwright and I invite you to a faculty assembly and reception on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. More details, including the location, are forthcoming. I…
Fri Jul 29
UCF will host three weeknight football games this fall. They are Thursday, Sept. 1; Friday, Sept. 9; and Thursday, Oct. 13. On those days, classes on the main campus, in the Central Florida Research Park, at UCF Downtown, at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and on UCF Connect campuses will conclude at 2 p.m.…
Tue Jun 28
After almost two years of intense work on Knight Vision, we are excited to launch later this week. Both Workday and the implementation of our new Service Enhancement Transformation (SET) business services model will go live this Friday, July 1. As the president shared last week, this is an important next step in the Knight…
Thu May 19
I am very pleased to share that, after a national search, Dr. Paul Dosal has accepted the position of Senior Vice President for Student Success at UCF. He anticipates starting mid-summer. Dr. Dosal is an experienced leader with proven results in leading student success and well-being efforts. Currently, he serves as the Vice President for…
Mon May 16
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Grant Hayes will become the new dean of the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) on August 1. He joins UCF from East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, North Carolina, where since 2019 he has served as interim provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Before…
Mon May 16
I am writing to express my gratitude to our faculty and staff for seeing us through two historically difficult and stressful years – and to preview the future, about which I am truly optimistic. Our public health experts indicate we are entering the endemic phase of COVID-19 and, at least for now, brighter times are…
Mon May 2
Some of you will be on campus but others will be away when two important changes take place this summer. On July 1, PeopleSoft financials and human resources will be replaced by Workday, and simultaneously college finance and HR business centers will begin operating. The changes will have a greater impact on staff members working in finance…
Tue Apr 5
Colleagues: UCF promotes a campus culture of care and compassion to advance the success of students from all backgrounds. It is the right thing to do, and faculty play a central role in fostering a campus climate that welcomes everyone. I am writing to remind you of policies, guidance, and resources for faculty members in…