Category: Feature

New semester, new opportunities: Enhancing the UF employee experience

The start of a new semester is always an exciting time at UF. The campus comes back to life with students moving into their dorms, faculty rushing between classrooms, and the reassuring presence of our staff, working diligently to ensure everything runs smoothly. Few can resist the energy of a new school year and the promise it holds for a fresh start.

Our team in UFHR has been working hard to enhance the employee experience and foster a greater sense of welcome and belonging for our faculty and staff from day one.

Read on to learn how.

UF Engaged enhancements launch Sept. 3

Last year, UF Engaged underwent a comprehensive review to enhance evaluations for supervisors and staff. Based on the feedback gathered, UF Engaged will transition to a semi-annual process starting Sept. 3.

Congratulations to our July UF at Play winners!

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 18. Our winners for the month of July are College of Nursing Academic Advisor Kenneth Foote for People’s Choice, UF CREC Food Science Intern Jade Wu for Nature, CLAS Academic Assistant Mayra Bernabefor Travel and UF/IFAS SWFREC HR Generalist Maria Miranda for Daily Life.

Leave reporting and employee assistance after Hurricane Debby

Due to Hurricane Debby, the University of Florida closed on Monday, Aug. 5. Administrative leave is being granted to eligible employees who were scheduled to work during this time. Anyone who was on pre-approved leave will remain on such leave and will not be eligible to receive the administrative leave. Payroll closing is expected to […]

UF research spending at record $1.26 billion for FY2024

The University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023. Federally funded research accounts for about 46% of UF’s total and it has increased 46 percent over the last five years, to a record $581 million in 2024.

Explore UF Olympic Games news stories

As one of the top universities for Olympic athletes and Olympic medals, the University of Florida is a leader in interdisciplinary research and experts on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Explore a list of stories about UF’s prowess at this year’s Olympic games, set to begin this Friday, July 26.

Empowering UF initiative seeks to reimagine UF’s business processes and systems

University of Florida leaders and administrators were joined by representatives from Workday and Deloitte last week for a two-day event that officially launched the Empowering UF initiative. Over the next three years, the project team will work with UF faculty and staff to modernize the university’s business processes and administrative information systems, with an emphasis on improved user experience and enhanced technical capabilities.

Take advantage of new 457b Roth payroll contributions

UF employees, including part-time and OPS employees, are now able to participate in a 457b Roth payroll contribution option to save for retirement through the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan. These payroll contributions are made on a post-tax basis and give you more flexibility when it comes to meeting your retirement income goals and securing a financial future. Employees with a 457b pre-tax option may contribute to both accounts in the same year. 

Register for a Bureau of Deferred Compensation workshop and learn more about the 457b Pre-Tax and 457b Roth payroll contribution options.

Join UF Performing Arts for its season preview

Get the inside scoop on the upcoming season of performances from UFPA Director Brian Jose. Free and open to the public, the 24|25 season preview will take place on July 16 at 7 p.m. and feature the announcement of over 40 performances, season highlights and UFPA’s affiliate program.

UF earns 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

The University of Florida has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from Money for 2024.