A scholarship can be the catalyst that makes a dream a reality. Take Chriseanna Mitchell for example. She received her Associate in Arts degree at CF with the help of scholarship support. Chriseanna then transferred to UF and received her bachelor’s degree in May 2020. Because of those who contributed to the scholarship, Chriseanna’ s
A budget planning workshop for the fiscal year 2021-2022 will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 9-11 a.m. online. The workshop will instruct all individuals who work with departmental budgets on the correct procedures for submission of budget requests. For individuals unable to attend, the workshop will be recorded and available on the CF intranet
The next session of the Association of Florida Colleges Professional Development Series: Winning Mindset will be Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m., online. All employees at the College of Central Florida, whether members or nonmembers of the AFC, may register and attend this webinar. The webinar, Winning Mindset, will cover how we have all experienced
Do you need a new headshot for the employee directory, LinkedIn, Facebook or a professional publication? If you are a new employee, your current head shot is more than a few years old or includes a CFCC logo or name badge, it’s time! CF photographer Berry Davis will set up a temporary studio Wednesday, Jan.
Want to get smarter about your financial health, but don’t have a lot of time to spare? Good news! The Florida Retirement System offers free financial planning workshop webcasts for FRS-covered employees that you can attend right from your desk. Below is the schedule for 2021. You may attend as many workshops as you wish; however,
Happy new year! It’s 2021, which means we have officially transitioned online therapy services to BetterHelp. Transition is seamless Employees who currently access the Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions through Talkspace, have until April 30, 2021, to complete those sessions with your current therapist. Once that date has passed, employees will need to register with
Every day you help to transform a life. Whether in the classroom, in the Advising Center, or from your desk, you impact the life of a CF student. Our CF Family works to BE THE GOOD in the communities we serve. Gifts of all sizes add up to make a big difference for students, their
Join us for the next AFC Ocala Chapter meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., online and meet Dr. Mary Ann Begley, our new director of Diversity and Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, who will share what we need to know about these critical areas in higher education. For more information on the meeting,
The Plant Operations team is committed to providing a clean and safe work environment. If you require housekeeping and/or cleaning services beyond normal practice, please use the Custodial Services Request Form at Inside.cf.edu. For heating or air conditioning services beyond normal practice and what is scheduled in Ad Astra, please use the Heating/Air Conditioning Services
Join the Office of Student Life to find out how much you know about some of the most influential black musical artists in all genres on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 12:45-1:45 p.m., online. Learn about the powerful impact Black culture has had in the music industry throughout history. Hosted by Jackeria Beard, Student Advisory Board
Join the Office of Student Life in celebration of Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 6-7 p.m., online to test your knowledge of African-American artists and their artwork with true-or-false and multiple-choice questions. This event will use Zoom and Kahoot! CF students and staff are eligible for prizes. Join the event here. After
“The Sheik,” will be presented Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. with online discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. hosted by Linda Levitt. This film features Paris-educated Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassam, who is known for providing brides for wealthy Arabs. Currently celebrating its centennial, this Hollywood silent film solidified Rudolph Valentino’s stardom and
CF’s next international film, “The Sheik,” will be presented Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocala Drive-In or online from the safety of your home, with online discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. hosted by Linda Levitt. This film features Paris-educated Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassam, who is known for providing brides for
Join the Office of Student Life on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 12:45-1:45 p.m., online and learn how to create your own colorful paper beads bracelet or necklace with materials provided. Art kits containing all supplies needed will be distributed on all three campuses prior to the event. Tune into the live Zoom instruction for decorating
Are you feeling festive? Join the Office of Student Life for Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6-7 p.m., online to create your own Mardi Gras mask and crown while participating in Mardi Gras trivia. Supplies can be picked up on all three campuses prior to the event. Currently enrolled CF students will be eligible for
Join Student Life “Stories for Change” conversation on Monday, Feb. 15, at 12:30-1:30 p.m., online with international touring artist and speaker, Kane Smego. Drawing on his experiences as an artist and youth educator, and his experiences growing up in the American South, this dynamic talk and performance focuses on issues of race, gender, community building,
CF faculty and staff can enjoy some new breakfast specials at the Patriot Cafe. Sausage and gravy and homemade biscuit $3 Special 1: Two eggs with grits or hash browns, toast or a biscuit $3.25 Special 2: Two eggs with grits or hash browns, sausage or bacon, toast or a biscuit $5 Free 12 oz.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Charles “Mac” McIntosh, CF’s dean of Criminal Justice and Public Service, on police training and the social justice movement on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., online. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed McIntosh to serve on the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The committee’s mission is
Think you can draw? What about guessing what others are drawing? Join the Office of Student Life for a fast-paced game of Scribbl on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 6-7 p.m. online! When it’s your turn to draw, you will have to choose a word from three options and visualize that word in 80 seconds. Alternatively,
Join us at the next Friday Talks Business Advancement Series presentation on Friday, Jan. 29, at 8:30 a.m. online to hear from Dr. Henri Benlolo, dean of Student Services, who will share his insight on the impact of generational differences on the evolving workplace and how to bridge the gap as it relates to managing,
