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…
Tue May 3
UCF is scheduled to host three weeknight football games at the Bounce House. Please be aware of these dates when planning syllabi for fall courses. The weeknight games include two on Thursdays and one on a Friday. As with previous seasons’ weekday football games, UCF plans to hold classes as scheduled for the entire morning…
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…
Wed Mar 30
The campus community is invited to UCF’s biggest events of the year in honor of faculty and student excellence – the Founders’ Day Honors Convocation and the Student Honors Convocation – on Wednesday, April 6, at separate times in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The Founders’ Day Honors Convocation will take place from…
Wed Mar 9
The campus community is invited to in-person and online presentations on Tuesday (March 15), March 21 and March 22 by finalists for the next dean of the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education. Finalists will discuss their strategies to advance and unify the college. Questions and answers with the audience will follow. The forums…
Wed Mar 9
See the Job Prospectus The campus community is invited to open forums on March 15, March 21 and March 22 for the finalists seeking to become the next dean of UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE). The forums are in-person with an online viewing option. Each candidate will discuss strategies for advancing student…
Wed Mar 2
Please mark your calendar for UCF’s biggest event of the year in honor of faculty excellence. Join your colleagues and me in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union on Wednesday, April 6, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for this year’s Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. This annual convocation recognizes faculty members for outstanding teaching, advising,…
Fri Feb 4
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Dr. Ross Wolf as associate provost for UCF Downtown, effective February 18. Dr. Wolf has served admirably as UCF Downtown’s interim assistant provost since April 2019, which included a key role in opening the campus in fall 2019. His career at UCF began in 1991, and…
Tue Jan 11
I am writing with updates on masks, testing hours, attendance policies and medical release forms. As we expected, UCF experienced an increase in positive tests among our students, faculty and staff last week. We may continue to see higher totals due to the current Omicron wave, but projections suggest this wave will be shorter in…
Wed Jan 5
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, I am writing to update my guidance for spring teaching. In December, I wrote that you could return to your usual attendance policies this spring. However, I now ask that you refrain from requiring attendance during the first few weeks of the spring semester…
Wed Jan 5
Welcome back to UCF. I look forward to an exciting year of academic achievement, innovative research and serving our students to deliver the campus experience that prepares them to be global citizens for the future. As President Cartwright said in his note, our students are fortunate to learn from you and be inspired by you. As…
Tue Dec 14
Dear Faculty Colleagues: All of our courses must be accessible and usable for every student. This is the right thing to do, and it is also a legal requirement. The commitment to accessibility supports President Cartwright’s focus on building a university with inclusive excellence and a culture of compassion at the core. Student Accessibility Services works with over 2,500…
Fri Dec 10
Dear Faculty Colleagues: I am writing with guidance about spring courses. The planned class schedule is similar to pre-pandemic spring semesters. For many of you, this will include teaching face-to-face classes. For spring, please feel free to plan your face-to-face courses as you determine is best for student learning. For example, use your preferred attendance policy…
Tue Oct 12
I am pleased to invite applicants from within UCF for the role of associate provost for UCF Downtown. The associate provost will oversee campus and academic operations, partnerships, initiatives, and community relations for UCF’s urban campus. This dynamic leader will foster a robust academic environment that promotes student success, faculty excellence, innovation, and community engagement.…
Mon Sep 27
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Beau Case will join UCF as the founding dean of Libraries on November 12. He joins UCF from the University of Toledo, where he currently serves as dean of University Libraries and director of the University Press. Mr. Case will play a key role in positioning the libraries…
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…
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…