Category: Your Money

Taylor Munson: “I would not be where I am today without the EEP”

Taylor Munson began her journey with the University of Florida as a volunteer at UF Health Jacksonville. Just over four years later, she now works as a clinical research coordinator III in the department of Emergency Medicine Research and holds a master’s degree from the University of North Florida — successes she credits in part to UF’s Employee Education Program, or EEP.

Read on to learn more about her experience with the program.

Shopping savvy — whether locally or online

Nov. 25 is Small Business Saturday — an opportunity to support businesses in our community and take advantage of local discounts.

Florida Fresh Dining discount Nov. 20-21

Nov. 20-21, Florida Fresh Dining will offer a special lunch discount to UF faculty and staff at its all-you-can-eat dining facilities.

EEP opens doors to new opportunities for UF faculty and staff

The EEP is a source of financial support for faculty and staff looking to gain new skills and further their professional goals.

UF Press holiday book sale

Explore new releases and other giftable books on topics such as Florida history, the arts, literature, cooking, gardening and more.

UF SKY student organization offers higher ed discount to upcoming retreat

SKY Happiness Retreat is an 11-hour self-development and life-skills training program offered to faculty & staff at over 100 universities across the country.

Celebrate the holidays with upcoming events and special discounts

Throughout the months of November and December, the UF community can enjoy a variety of festive events to get us into the spirit of the holiday season. Check out the following upcoming events and promotions right in our backyard — and don’t forget about UF’s GatorPerks discount program as you plan your holiday shopping, travel and entertainment.

Have you made your benefits elections? Open enrollment ends Nov. 3

This is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit plans for the next plan year.

Leave cash-out opportunity through Nov. 8

Each year, UF TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave before the holiday season, provided a minimum of 40 hours remains on balance. This year’s leave cash-out period runs from Monday, Oct. 30, through Wednesday, Nov. 9. Eligible participants will receive the cash-out payment in their Nov. 17 paycheck.

TEAMS leave cash-out hours must be entered no later than midnight on Nov. 8 and approved by the supervisor no later than the deadline of 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, as Nov. 10 is a holiday and payroll is closing 1 day early. Departments are responsible for ensuring that no more than 16 hours are cashed out and that 40 hours remain after the cash-out hours have been deducted.

Explore the outdoors with CORE

The Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education, or CORE, carries a variety of gear, including backpacking and watersports equipment.