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CWC Director Ernesto Escoto discusses mental health disparities on college campuses
In this month’s Wellness Talk, UF Counseling and Wellness Center Director Dr. Ernesto Escoto discussed mental health disparities experienced by people of color and other marginalized groups on a university campus. Many students, especially those who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, may resist seeking counseling, Escoto explained. “The best thing we can do is to […]
Fulbright Awareness Week provides opportunities to explore
UF will celebrate Fulbright Awareness Week from March 1 through March 5. Virtual informational sessions — open to scholars, faculty and staff — will provide opportunities to learn about Fulbright and the application process. Participants will also hear about the experiences of past Fulbright scholars and students. UF faculty, staff and students interested in attending […]
Resources to support AI faculty hiring efforts now available
The first wave of searches for new faculty who will help propel UF’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative are already underway. UF’s AI Jobs website currently lists more than 25 faculty AI job postings that span a diversity of fields ranging from unexpected areas like African American studies, ethics and hospitality to the more traditional fields […]
Financial Literacy Series – Five questions to ask before you retire
UFHR Wellness has partnered with several campus and community partners to bring together a series of workshops aimed at increasing financial literacy and developing healthier financial habits. The next installment of the Financial Literacy Series, led by a Financial Advisor from Wells Fargo, will cover the five most common questions that need to be addressed […]
Cultivating Compassion and Collectivism
Racial trauma has many academics oscillating between fight, flight and freeze responses. Beginning Feb. 10, Della V. Mosley, Ph.D., UF assistant professor of counseling psychology, will host a series of workshops under the theme of “Cultivating Compassion & Collectivism.” Dr. Mosley will describe the connection between trauma, healing, compassion and collectivism, and introduce and guide participants through […]
Anti-racism repository amplifies voices and promotes collaboration
Researchers, staff and students from the UF Center for Arts in Medicine recently launched an online repository to elevate arts-based responses to racism. The searchable, open-access database allows anyone to explore or submit artwork, articles, projects, organizations and individuals who are using arts practices to raise awareness, amplify marginalized voices, facilitate dialogue or promote action and change related […]
MyTraining Scheduled Maintenance – February 5-6, 2021
The myTraining system will undergo maintenance starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, February 5, through 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 6. myTraining will be unavailable during this time.
New professional development series aims to bolster UF’s efforts to promote racial justice
In response to President Kent Fuchs’ message last June that outlined steps UF would take to effect positive change against racism, UF Training & Organizational Development will introduce a new professional development initiative, Stronger Together, beginning this February. These offerings build upon the required “Managing Bias” online module to provide additional, optional areas of focus based on input […]
“At-Risk” training due Jan. 31
More than 90% of UF’s faculty and staff that have completed Kognito’s “At-Risk” for Faculty & Staff training. Florida’s Board of Governors challenged state universities to reach 100% completion by Jan. 31. If you have not had a chance to complete the training yet, be sure to login to myTraining to complete the course within the next few days. […]
MyTraining Scheduled Maintenance – January 30, 2021
The myTraining system will undergo maintenance starting at 1 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, through 3 a.m. on Saturday, January 30. myTraining will be unavailable during this time.