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UF’s core value of inclusion recognizes that excellence “is only possible by including people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives.”   The ways we attract, select and hire diverse talent while mitigating biases are actions that speak more loudly than words, which is why UFHR is introducing new inclusive hiring resources to provide faculty and staff with support and guidance at […]

Led by Victor Harris, Ph.D., associate professor in the UF/IFAS department of family, youth and community sciences, the UF/IFAS SMART Couples program provides accessible online resources for individuals and couples looking to strengthen their relationships. On Feb. 18 from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m., SMART Couples will host “The Art of Effective Communication,” a live virtual event […]

Hosted by the UF Center for Public Interest Communications and housed in the UF College of Journalism and Communications, frank is a gathering for social change communicators that aims to explore the role of lived experience in driving lasting social change. frank 2022 will take place virtually Feb. 23-24.  Visit the frank website and register for the event!

Offered by the College of Journalism and Communications and UFHR Training & Organizational Development, the Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders and Scholars helps faculty and staff develop next-level communication skills to build communities, communicate persuasively and drive positive change.  Applicants must be UF faculty or TEAMS staff members and have supervisory support to attend. […]

Enjoying your job isn’t limited to just the work you do. Anyone who’s worked in a team environment can attest to how critical it is to have positive relationships with our professional colleagues. To learn how to make the most of your in-office relationships, check out these tips on how to be a good coworker from UF […]

The Southeastern Conference, the University of Florida and the International Mentoring Association are offering a three-part series that provides faculty and staff with tools for effective multicultural mentoring. The first session starts on Feb. 10 at 11:30 a.m. and features Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence. Participants who attend all three live […]

The UF International Center’s Collaborative Faculty Team Projects program offers travel support to collaborative teams of faculty who wish to develop new and innovative international partnerships for research, service learning and study abroad. UFIC will support one faculty team project to each of the three world regions covered by the UF Title VI centers — […]

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers U.S. faculty, administrators and professionals grants to lecture, and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars. This February, the program launched its 2023 – 2024 competition, offering hundreds of awards across all world regions.  A series of virtual webinars are […]

Offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence, the peer-to-peer mentoring workshop provides participants the opportunity to practice empathy, develop a sense of equity and grow their expertise. The workshop also touches on reverse mentoring that flip-flops the traditional mentoring relationship.  Visit the Center for Teaching Excellence website to learn more and register.

This five-part series takes a holistic approach to the physical, cognitive and emotional aspects of resilience in the workplace while helping participants find greater alignment with their individual purpose and values. Learn about the importance of personal resilience at work and discover resources to develop self-awareness and strengthen resilience through reflection and mindfulness practices. Participants […]