Board Report May 26, 2021, Meeting of the District Board of Trustees
The District Board of Trustees has approved the following minutes from the May 26, 2021, meeting. Click here to view meeting minutes.
Embrace Your Story Discussion
Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to embrace your own story as well as how to reach your full potential as it relates to health and wellness. Join us on Wednesday, July 14, at 12:30 p.m. for this inspiring session hosted by Baycare. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cfpatriots.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpcO2trDIoGtQiTttCXrs7HNGlGddDx2v5 After registering, you
Student Accounts Reminder
As a reminder, CF has gone to a cashier-less/self-checkout method of processing student payments. Please review your communications to ensure you are not instructing students to visit the cashier’s window in order to make payments. Instead, instruct them to make payments online via the MyCF student portal. A safe and secure window drop box is
Enterprise Reservations Update
Unfortunately, Enterprise/National is no longer offering CF contract pricing to employees making personal reservations. Reservations for authorized business travel should continue to be made through the Reservation Portal. More information about travel can be found on the Financial Operations Inside.CF.edu page. Contact James Dickins, dickinsj@cf.edu or ext. 1279, or Lynn Ruis, ruisl@cf.edu or ext. 1807,
Yoga Nidra Relaxation Session
Students are invited to participate in some relaxing yoga online on Wednesday, July 21 at 12:30 p.m., facilitated by CF Associate Professor of Communications and Teacher Education Lori Witkowich. Yoga Nidra is a transformative guided meditation practice for deep relaxation. It facilitates the release of negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and
Book Discussion: “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi
Join us this summer as we read and discuss this 2019 New York Times bestseller. Books can be picked up now on each campus, and a candid discussion on the book will take place virtually on July 28 at 12:30 p.m. CF students can get a FREE copy of the book to participate in this
Updated PowerPoint Template
Have a presentation coming up? The CF Marketing and Public Relations team has made an update to the secondary PowerPoint template to give employees more slide options. You can download the latest template on the MPR department page on Inside.CF.edu. Find it on the “Download Resources” menu on the left side of the page.
Nominate CF and Appleton Museum as Best of the Best
CF will participate in the Ocala StarBanner Best of the Best Awards again this year. These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer. In past years, CF has been named Best Local College, and Appleton has been recognized as Best Museum, Best Attraction, etc. This year, there are two phases to
PTSD Awareness Month
More than 5 million people experience PTSD each year. Unfortunately, many of us will experience trauma in our lifetime. A traumatic event could be anything from assault or combat to childhood neglect. Depending on the experience and the person, some may recover more easily than others. Long-lasting symptoms such as nightmares, trouble sleeping, anxiety, fear,
Florida Blue June Wellness Newsletter
Please find the June Better You Pursuit newsletter link. This month’s wellness newsletter features topics. Healthy Habits May Ward Off Alzheimer’s. Knock Out Migraines Recipe of the Month: Summer Shrimp Salad Additional resources: Also, check out Florida Blue blog. Some examples of what you will find: Lightning Players Share Mental Well-Being Tips Meet the Heroes Who
Better You Live Well with Diabetes Series
The Better You Team invites you to join us for an interactive webinar to learn more about steps to take to manage diabetes so you can feel well today and prevent complications in the future. This three-part series educates participants about diabetes and how it affects the body, the importance of monitoring your blood glucose
Flexible Spending Account Changes
Please be aware of the upcoming changes to your flexible spending accounts. Our current administrator, Custom Benefit Service Inc., has been purchased by Eagles Benefits by Design, Inc., which is a flexible spending administrator from Stuart, FL. There will be no changes to election amounts or plans, but there will be some changes in the
Plant Operations Project Updates
Energy Performance Contract The College has entered into a Performance Contract Agreement with Siemens Industry, per Florida Statute 489.145 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings / Florida Statute 1013.23 Energy Efficiency Contracting. This allows the College to implement energy projects based on future energy savings. The scope of work includes a new West Campus Chilled Water Plant
Board Report April 28, 2021, Meeting of the District Board of Trustees
The District Board of Trustees has approved the following minutes from the April 28, 2021, meeting. Click here to view meeting minutes.
Grief & Loss: The Road to Recovery
Our world has drastically changed in the past year, including what we’ve lost and how we grieve. Developing a holistic plan for healing can help you find hope along your journey. If you or someone you care about is struggling with loss, this webinar can offer tools and techniques for coping with grief and loss
Mask Procedure to Sunset June 1
As a result of the most recent changes to Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 guidance on masking for individuals who have been fully vaccinated, CF will rescind its Temporary COVID-19 Mask Procedure effective June 1. While masks will no longer be required on CF campuses or at college events, employees, students and guests are strongly
Better You Aging Well: Preventing Cognitive Decline
Age gracefully by taking care of your mind and take steps to prevent dementia. Join the Better You Team to learn the signs of memory loss and declining mental function. We’ll review what to watch for along with early detection tests, lifestyle factors and practices that can preserve brain health. Register for Tuesday, June 8,
Appleton Museum Offers Free Admission for Active Military, Veterans and their Families
The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, joins museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program. This program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. Now through Labor Day (Sept. 6, 2021), free admission is available to currently
Yoga Nidra Relaxation Session
Students are invited to participate in some relaxing yoga facilitated by CF Associate Professor of Communications and Teacher Education Lori Witkowich. Yoga Nidra is a transformative guided meditation practice for deep relaxation. It facilitates the release of negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops an inner sanctuary of well-being that serves
Tuesday Game Night – African-American Music Bingo
In celebration of African-American Music Appreciation Month, play our Music BINGO featuring the top African-American artist in music throughout time. We will play a snippet of a song and you’ll guess the name of the song and mark it on your virtual BINGO card. The first person to meet the qualifiers and yell out “BINGO!”