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…
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…
Thu Mar 4
Colleagues: You may have seen that we are offering our spring 2021 baccalaureate and master’s graduates two in-person options to celebrate their achievements. They can either participate in a more traditional – but smaller than normal – commencement ceremony or opt for Grad Walk, a more personalized experience. I’m writing to provide you with more information on faculty attendance and participation…
Tue Mar 2
Dear Colleagues and Students: I am pleased to report that a search is now underway for dean of the College of Sciences. The college plays a central role in supporting UCF’s advancement as a major metropolitan research university that serves a highly diverse community, one that champions the success of students from all backgrounds. We…
Mon Mar 1
Nearly one year ago, UCF pivoted to remote learning and working due to COVID-19. We have adapted to new ways of learning, working and living. We have learned how to live with the pandemic and adopt new behaviors to minimize its spread. And with the mass availability of many effective vaccines gaining momentum, we are…
Mon Feb 8
Please mark your calendar for UCF’s biggest event of the year in honor of faculty excellence. 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. Details on how to…
Thu Jan 28
Let me begin by thanking you for your dedication to our students and efforts to give them a first-class education in a challenging time. Several important points: The start of vaccinations gives me hope of a return to normalcy. But this will take months, and this remains a tough time for students. Please be as…
Fri Jan 22
UCF will soon administer the COACHE faculty job satisfaction survey – and we want you to know that your responses will be used to improve faculty life. In the two surveys since 2015, we listened to your feedback and worked with faculty to implement parental leave, award $1 million to mid-career faculty to enhance their…
Fri Jan 8
From UCF Interim Provost Michael D. Johnson Happy New Year, and welcome back. I hope 2021 is brighter for us all. Classes will begin on Monday as planned. We will continue to follow our COVID protocols including face coverings, physical distancing, and extra cleaning. There is excellent evidence that these measures work to prevent transmission in the…
Fri Dec 18
Despite all the unpredictability and resulting uncertainty of this year, you — our faculty and staff — could always be counted on to step up, support each other and our students, and keep UCF moving forward. The way our faculty quickly shifted to new ways of teaching, and how our staff found remote and in-person…