Category: OneUF

Prioritize your well-being this holiday season 

The holidays are a great opportunity to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food. But for some, the hustle and bustle can sometimes make it challenging to stay focused on our end-of-year goals.

From guilt-free desserts to seasonal discounts, coping with grief during the holidays and much more, we encourage you to explore our upcoming holiday webinars for tips and strategies to help you stay on track this holiday season.

Are you considering life insurance? 

During the 2025 Open Enrollment period, you have a special, one-time opportunity to elect coverage in the UFSelect plan for yourself, up to $300,000, and for your spouse, up to $50,000, without having to answer any questions about your health or medical history.  

Superior Accomplishment Awards deadline extended

The Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period is underway, with the deadline extended to Oct. 25.

UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award nominations due Jan. 17

The selected faculty member will receive an SEC Academic Consortium Faculty Achievement Award and an SEC Professor of the Year Award nomination.

Benefits Open Enrollment runs Oct. 14–Nov. 1 

Open Enrollment for 2025 benefits will take place Oct. 14 through Nov. 1. UF’s annual Open Enrollment period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year. Elections made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. 

Discover new and exclusive savings for the UF community 

From arts and leisure to food, health and more, read on to explore and take advantage of the latest additions to our GatorPerks discount program, and visit the GatorPerks website for the full list of discounts, exclusive to UF faculty and staff. 

HEO program applications due Nov. 1

The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education. This program covers up to 132 hours towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Florida or a Florida public college.

Each eligible employee may submit one child’s name into the drawing. To be considered for this benefit, the TEAMS employee must apply for the HEO scholarship by Nov. 1, 2024. Visit the Higher Education Opportunity for additional drawing requirements for participation.

Sign up for a weight or diabetes management program

The State of Florida’s Department of Management Services will accept applications for the weight and diabetes management programs Oct. 28⁠–Nov. 17.

Spring 2025 textbook adoptions deadline approaching

To facilitate timely ordering of materials by the UF Bookstore, please submit adoptions by Oct. 29.  

Save the date for the 2024 Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff. Get your benefits questions answered and enter for a chance to win a giveaway from one of our sponsors! 

Benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 1. Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit selections for the next plan year. Make sure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date in ONE.UF and People First to avoid missing important communications.