Offices on Campus

Academic Calendar

http://www.ucf.edu/info/acad_calendar.php

• Look up important dates and deadlines (including application timelines and holidays) for current semester, as well as recent and future semesters

• Look up important dates and deadlines (including application timelines and holidays) for current semester, as well as recent and future semesters

Academic Computing Support - includes test scoring

http://www.cst.ucf.edu/testscoring.html

• Grade ScanTron tests
• Administer campus network
• Offer short courses on using GroupWise email
• Assist with programming syntax problems on consulting basis

• Administer campus network
• Assist with programming syntax problems on consulting basis

Campus Life - includes student organizations

http://www.ucf.edu/campus_life/

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• Housing and residential life
• Off-campus student services
• Student Health Services
• Student Rights and Responsibilities

Career Services & Experiential Learning

http://www.crc.ucf.edu/home/

• Provide online and library resources for class assignments related to career exploration, gaining relative experience and developing employability skills.
• Arrange guest speakers for courses from professional organizations and business and industry.
• Respond to requests to conduct career related workshops in classrooms.

• Career Counseling & Assessments
• Alumni Mentoring
• Career Workshops
• Internship, Assistantship, and Job Listings
• Resume Assistance
• Practice Interviews
• Career Library
• Job Fairs
• Graduate School Preparation

Center for MultilingualMulticultural Studies (CMMS)

http://www.cmms.ucf.edu

• Administers SPEAK exam that is required for GTAs

• For-profit language programs for international students
• Free cultural events to promote global education

Computer Help Desk

http://helpdesk.ucf.edu/

• Resolve problems with email accounts and Internet access from off campus, via online tutorials or personalized assistance

• Resolve problems with email accounts and Internet access from off campus, via online tutorials or personalized assistance

Counseling Center

http://www.counseling.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Consultation regarding emotionally distressed students, making a referral, and psychological issues

• Comprehensive psychological services for university enrolled students.
• Crisis intervention, career assessment and counseling, presentation services, consultation, and graduate training

Course Development and Web Services (CDWS) - includes “TechRangers”

http://cdws.ucf.edu/

• Help faculty develop online materials
• Provide faculty and GTA access to Webcourses accounts
• Workshops on using Webcourses
• Provide technical support for all Webcourses questions
• Final arbiter of “all things web” at UCF

• Assist with questions about how to use Webcourses
• Answer student questions about web access

Dispute Resolution Services

http://www.drs.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Provides workshops, training, and individual consultations regarding dispute resolution, including working with difficult students

• Offers coaching and consultations between students who have difficulty working together, as might be needed due to groupwork assignments

Creative School for Children

http://www.csc.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Provides an opportunity for UCF faculty and graduate students to conduct educational research.

• Offers on site training and field experiences as needed for coursework.

Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL)

http://www.fctl.ucf.edu/

• “One-stop shopping” for all faculty questions about pedagogy, use of classroom technology, campus resources
• Safe environment to discuss teaching
• Offer workshops and ongoing faculty development opportunities, many with a stipend

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First Year Advising & Exploration

http://www.firstyear.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Assistance with student related questions regarding academic policies and procedures
• Source of referral for freshmen students
• Opportunities to connect with freshmen through outreach and retention programs

• Assist students with major exploration and decision
• Individual & group academic advising for freshmen students
• Outreach programming to assist students at critical times in the semester and provide group advising
• Programming to assist with FTIC retention
• Advising programs in selected UCF and affiliated housing

Graduate Studies

http://www.graduate.ucf.edu

• Graduate academic policy and procedures questions
• Graduate curriculum development
• Graduate admissions
• Graduate student services and records
• Graduate fellowships, tuition waivers, and assistantships
• GTA policy and procedures

• Graduate academic policy and procedures questions
• Graduate curriculum development
• Graduate admissions
• Graduate student services and records
• Graduate fellowships, tuition waivers, and assistantships
• GTA policy and procedures

GroupWise E-Mail

http://support.mail.ucf.edu/

• Information on how to obtain a GroupWise e-mail account, or troubleshoot any problems

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Human Resources

http://www.hr.ucf.edu/

• Payroll
• Benefits
• Employee compensation
• Organization Development and Training

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International Services Center

http://www.intl.ucf.edu/

• Assist indirectly with immigration issues for international faculty

• International admissions to the university
• Immigration and taxation issues
• Visa verification

LEAD Scholars Program

http://www.lead.sdes.ucf.edu

• LEAD Scholars are selected to work with faculty to serve as undergraduate assistants and researchers.
• Create mentoring relationships between faculty and LEAD Scholars
• Opportunities to teach LEAD Scholars courses (Introduction or advanced leadership topics).  Two credit hour courses.
• Release time paid to academic department
• Professional development and research funding available as it relates to leadership development.
• Contact Micki Meyer  or Stacey Lazenby

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Library

http://library.ucf.edu/

• Free Citation software
• Place materials on Course Reserve
• Order Interlibrary Loan
• Access online databases, subscriptions, full-text research
• New Title Lists
• Online Journals
• Live Ch@t
• Library Instruction

• Free Citation software
• Access materials on Course Reserve
• Interlibrary Loan
• Access online databases, subscriptions, full-text research
• Laptop Computer Checkout
• Live Ch@t
• Research Guides

Multicultural Academic & Support Services (MASS)

http://www.mass.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Link faculty to multicultural resources
• Provide information on programming for multicultural students

• Work with multicultural students on an individual basis to increase undergraduate retention

MyUCF Portal

https://my.ucf.edu/

• Learn what PID has been assigned to you automatically
• Download your class rosters
• Access to course management software called Webcourses
• Access eCommunity to see pictures of your students before class begins
• Verify your class schedule and times
• See schedule for final exams
• Access or update your payroll, benefits, and personal information
• View course catalog and class schedules for all courses

• View admissions status
• Update contact information
• Check financial aid status
• Check international student status
• Access to course management software called Webcourses
• Learn class schedule and times
• See schedule for final exams
• View course catalog and class schedules for all courses

Office of Diversity Initiatives

http://diversity.ucf.edu/

• Workshops, training, and individual and group consultations on multiple topics about diversity and its primacy in the university mission.
• Information and sessions on curriculum transformation and pedagogy relative to diversity.
• Faculty and staff opportunities for leadership development experiences.
• Resource library.
• Diversity E-source Center.
• Support for faculty research projects.

• Workshops, training, and individual and group consultations on multiple topics about diversity and its primacy in the university mission.
• Responds to questions relative to diversity.
• Presents at and facilitates diversity sessions at retreats.

Office of Instructional Resources (OIR)

http://www.oir.ucf.edu/

• Digital imaging
• Photography
• Teleconferences
• Video production
• Creating posters
• Document scanning
• PDF conversion
• Multimedia classrooms
• Free faculty training in most popular software programs and suites
• Instructional TV for distance learning

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Office of International Studies - includes Study Abroad

http://www.international.ucf.edu/

• Curriculum enrichment ideas to study abroad
• Faculty research projects
• Institute workshops

• Coordinates study abroad opportunities for students

Office of Research and Commercialization

http://www.research.ucf.edu/

• Official liaison between UCF and government or commercial sectors
• Aid with all stages of applying for grants and funded research

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Office of Student Conduct

http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Get involved in the Student Conduct Review Board
• Submit an incident report regarding classroom disturbances
• Presentations for your class on the Golden Rule/Academic Dishonesty/Rules of Conduct/Turnitin.com

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Office of Student Involvement

http://www.osi.sdes.ucf.edu/

• N/A

• Co-curricular learning experiences
• Advising and coordinating: Campus Activities Board (CAB), Greek Life, Homecoming, Knights of the RoundTable (KoRT), Late Knights, Multicultural Student Center (MSC), Student Government Association (SGA), and Volunteer UCF (VUCF).

Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

http://www.osrr.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Report student misconduct, cheating, plagiarism (may include reporting “for information only”)

• Legal counsel for students
• Dispute resolution services
• Enforces University conduct rules

Ombuds Office

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ombuds/

• Facilitates a fair, informal resolution to problems that arise on campus, especially those that have not been adequately addressed through usual channels

• Facilitates a fair, informal resolution to problems that arise on campus, especially those that have not been adequately addressed through usual channels

Parking Services

http://www.parking.ucf.edu/

• Purchase parking permit online (“B” for faculty, “D” for students)
• Pay citations online

• Purchase parking permit online (“D” for students)
• Pay citations online

Police Department

http://www.police.ucf.edu/

• Fully functional police department, with sworn officers of the peace
• Traffic citations, investigations
• Safe escort service

• Fully functional police department, with sworn officers of the peace
• Traffic citations, investigations
• Safe escort service

Reach for Wellness

http://www.hs.sdes.ucf.edu/wellness/

• N/A

• Nutrition
• Stress management
• Eating disorders
• Body image
• Sexuality
• Confidential and anonymous HIV testing
• Licensed massage therapy
• Biofeedback relaxation therapy
• Weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Comprehensive Health Assessment and Motivation Program (CHAMP).

Recreation and Wellness Center

http://www.rec.ucf.edu/

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• Recreational outlets for students
• Weight room and cardio equipment, multipurpose courts, running track, climbing tower, and group exercise studios.
• Grass and turf fields, two pools, sand volleyball, tennis, disc golf, Lake Claire, and the Challenge Course.

Registrar’s Office

http://registrar.ucf.edu/

• Undergraduate Academic policy questions
• Online class rolls
• Grade submission
• FERPA information
• PeopleSoft Student Records Training

• Registration
• Grades
• Academic policies
• Veteran services
• Transcripts
• Graduation
• Commencement

Student Academic Resource Center (SARC)

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/

• Provide classroom visits to discuss academic support services that can assist students
• Handouts and suggestions on learning styles and learning strategies
• Consultations available on resources to improve study approaches, note taking and time management skills

• Peer tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction program
• Academic Advising for freshmen
• Academic Success workshops
• CLAST review workshops
• University Testing Center provides location for taking standardized tests

Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES)

http://www.sdes.ucf.edu

• Survey information on new student expectations, attitudes and experiences
• Student Retention Data Base that tracks progression and graduation patters of undergraduates
• Partnership opportunities for research assessment and involvement with students outside the classroom.

• Encourage retention and
• Provide opportunities for students to discover and define personal ethical standards, purpose, and excellence.
• Strengthen life skills
• Fosters student engagement

Student Disability Services (SDS)

http://www.sds.ucf.edu/

• Sends letter to instructor, via student, about any accommodations needed in your course
• If needed, will pick up exams to give to students, but only from one location per school

• Provides information and accommodations for students with disabilities

Student Health Services

http://www.hs.sdes.ucf.edu/healthcenter/

• Fill prescriptions
• Over-the-counter medical and health products
• Chiropractic care
• Flu shots
• Therapeutic massage

• Unlimited office visits
• The Women’s Health Clinic
• Allergy Clinic
• Travel Clinic
• Prescription medications
• Laboratory services
• X-ray services
• Psychiatric services
• Sonograms
• Gynecologist
• Chiropractic physician
• Wellness services including nutrition counseling, stress management, and therapeutic massage

Transfer and Transition Services

http://transfer.sdes.ucf.edu

• Academic and transfer policy information
• Transfer course equivalencies
• Assistance with transfer issues and concerns

• Advising: undeclared sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Advising: freshmen with 45+ credit hours
• Orientation and advising: transfer students
• Advising: students not admitted to limited access majors
• Advising: to link majors with careers
• Transfer success workshops
• Peer Mentors

UCF Bookstore

http://ucf.bkstore.com/

• Use “Faculty Services” link to order textbooks online for your courses

• Buy textbooks from online bookstore
• Re-sell books under book buyback program

UCF Credit Union

http://www.ucffedcu.org/

• Join credit union as faculty, staff, or student
• Direct deposit of paycheck possible

• Join credit union as student

UCF ID and Library Card

http://www.ucfcard.ucf.edu/

• Obtain official ID card after PID is known
• Activate Library ID Number to access electronic resources from off-campus
• Card may be used as Meal Plan card
• Use as ATM card if banking with SunTrust

• Obtain official ID card after PID is known
• Activate Library ID Number to access electronic resources from off-campus
• Card may be used as Meal Plan card
• Use as ATM card if banking with SunTrust

University Writing Center (UWC)

http://www.uwc.ucf.edu/

• Offers visits to class, to explain their help to students
• Handouts and suggestions on writing assignments, strategies, and grading

• Peer consulting on written coursework
• Assistance with documentation styles in various disciplines
• Resources: dictionaries, grammar, ESL

Wellness Research Center

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~wrcenter/

• Work-site wellness program for faculty and staff.
• Offers strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning equipment as well as fitness services.
• Individualized fitness instruction, fitness assessments, and special programs that focus on various health-related issues

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