Category: Learn and Grow

What can the humanities teach us about good mentorship?

Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom will discuss how humanistic inquiry might help us think about effective mentorship practices for both graduate students and junior faculty in the 21st-century university.

How the UF Academy helped a leader build a cross-campus network

Find out how the UF Academy helped Stedman expand her understanding of UF while building a network of cross-campus leaders.

CxUF call for proposals open through June 1

The award-winning Connected by UF, or CxUF, conference is back for 2023 with the theme “Investing in Our Tomorrow.” This two-day virtual conference, to be held Nov. 15–16, will bring together the Gator Business Administrator Services (GBAS), UF Research (MainSpring) and UF Leadership Network (UFLN) communities to provide highly impactful professional development opportunities.

How ALAP became a “life-changing” program for a UF leader

Find out how the ALAP program gave Christopher Adin, DVM, the tools and intercollegiate network needed to thrive in his leadership role.

Expand your horizons with the Employee Education Program

UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program, or EEP, during the summer semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines.

Read our EEP spotlight to learn how the program supports UF employees’ growth and career development. You can also register to attend an EEP informational webinar on April 13.

How the Managers Cohort boosted a new leader’s skills

Patricia Jordan’s increased supervisory duties motivated her to participate in UF Training and Organizational Development’s Managers Cohort leadership program.

Apply now for 2023-24 leadership development programs

Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2023-24 UF Academy, Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals, and the Managers Cohort programs.

Explore summer training opportunities

UF Training and Organizational Development has released its summer schedule of personal and professional development courses. In addition to exploring courses thematically via the UFHR Learn & Grow website, you can also visit the digital training calendar to view upcoming trainings scheduled throughout the month.

UF Academy spotlight: Dr. Leela Kumaran

Learn how the UF Academy helped Leela M. Kumaran, Ph.D., immerse herself in and learn about UF’s institutional culture and governance.

ChatGPT: Adapting Assessments with AI in Mind

Don’t miss UFIT’s Tech Byte virtual event on April 11.