Upcoming Events
Estate Planning Basic: Protecting What Matters to You
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesEstate planning helps protect you and the people you care about during times of crisis or after death. It allows you to name guardians for your children, manage your finances, outline medical care instructions if you're incapacitated, and decide how your assets will be distributed. This session will cover essential legal documents, asset transfer options, […]
Main St. Search Committee Meeting
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesName of Meeting Main St. Search Committee Meeting Date 07/16/2025 Start Time 03:00 pm End Time 04:00 pm Location Zoom Contact Name Sheila Malone Email diuguid@ufl.edu
Project Management Basics
Project management, whether aimed at improving service or solving major organizational problems, requires a different set of management skills than those needed to oversee routine operations. Project management involves leading a diverse group of employees who are working in an environment that is highly dependent upon planning, limited by budget and scheduling controls, and subject […]
Thinking Strategically
"Thinking Strategically: Using Vision, Purpose, and Goals to Get Results" is a workshop for managers who want to learn ways to think more strategically in order to achieve team goals. During this session, participants will learn about the importance of having and articulating a clear vision and purpose for the team. Additionally, participants will learn […]
DIY home hydroponics
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesGrocery prices getting you down? Join UF/IFAS Urban & Residential Horticulture Agent Jeremy Rhoden to learn how to grow healthy food at home using hydroponics.
Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Chair and Professor
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesSearch committee meeting Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern) University of Florida Campus G030 McCarty Hall D 1604 McCarty Dr Gainesville FL 32611
Jefferson County Extension Director
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesPublic meeting notice July 18, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM North Florida Research and Education Center 155 Research Road Quincy, FL 32351
Classification & Compensation Foundations
The objective of the Classification and Compensation Foundations workshop is to increase your understanding of the university's classification and compensation structure for UF staff, with emphasis on describing jobs accurately and understanding options that are available to ensure employees are classified and paid properly. To accomplish this, this workshop discusses various building-blocks associated with a […]
The Multitasking Mirage—Find Your Focus, Flow, and Finish Line
The research is overwhelming—our brains aren’t built for multitasking. When we constantly juggle various cognitive tasks, we experience decreased productivity, impaired cognitive ability, increased stress, and diminished creativity—all of which reduce us to fractions of the effective professionals we are capable of being. Many professionals surrender to a frantic and unfocused workstyle out of the […]
Disaster Preparedness Part 3 – After a Storm
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesOnce the storm has passed, you can learn the steps to take, including assessing damage, contacting emergency services and beginning the recovery process. UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson will also discuss mental health resources available for those affected.
Communication for Managers
Communication is consistently identified as one of the most important tasks of a manager. In this session, we will identify key issues, challenges, and strategies to help managers communicate effectively with team members. Topics covered will include: - Focal points of communication and communication breakdown for managers - Tools for influencing and knowing when to […]
Internal Controls at UF
In this course, the participants will be introduced to an "internal control framework" and study the key concepts together with a series of questionnaires that will guide them in performing unit based internal control self-assessments. It will clarify the most dreaded auditor terms such as "segregation of duties", "dual controls", "risk assessment" and provide common […]