Upcoming Survey for the 'Great Colleges to Work For' program
2025-03-03 08:00 - 2025-03-28 23:30 (America/New_York)
The College of Central Florida has decided to participate in the Great Colleges to Work For® program, a national survey designed to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Regardless of whether or not we are recognized, the data we receive will be helpful as we continue the process of creating the best workplace possible.
On March 3, the survey will be distributed to a random selection of our employees. If you are included in this random sample, you will receive an invitation with details about the program and how to access the survey. This invitation will be sent to you via email from Great Colleges.
If you receive the invitation, please take a moment to complete the survey. You will be representing not only yourself, but all your colleagues, so your feedback is invaluable! This is a chance to make your voice heard, and a high response rate helps ensure an accurate representation of our community. At the close of the program, we will receive topline reports that summarize the organizational competencies and relationships that most directly impact and influence our culture.
The survey is voluntary and completely confidential; our institution will not be able to trace results back to individuals. Your invitation to take the survey will come by email with the subject line “Great Colleges to Work For 2025 Faculty/Staff Survey.” To log into the survey, we will all have the same usernames, but unique passwords. For this reason, you should not forward your survey to any colleagues.
The survey is voluntary and completely confidential; our institution will not be able to trace results back to individuals. Your survey will be processed by ModernThink LLC, an independent management consulting firm focusing on workplace quality in higher education. They can be reached at 888.684.4658 or at surveys@modernthink.net.
We encourage everyone’s participation and hope you will take this opportunity to share your honest feedback! Thank you, in advance, for your participation. Please contact Tammi Viviano-Broderick or Jamie West, or visit www.GreatCollegesProgram.com if you have any questions.

2024-2025 Gabor Award Nominations Due Friday, March 7
2025-03-07 08:00 - 16:30 | Foundation Office, 3001 SW College Rd, Enterprise Center (Building 42, Room 202), Ocala, FL, 34474-4415, United States
It is time to think of fellow employees who are outstanding and have made significant contributions to our CF students, college and community. The brochure and form are available ONLINE ONLY and can be found on the Foundation website. Completed forms must be submitted to the Sharon Reyes in the Foundation office, located on the Ocala Campus in the Enterprise Center, Building 42, Room 202 or via email at reyessh@cf.edu, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 7.

"Thriving Workplace Teams: Navigating the 5 Dysfunctions" with John Ash
2025-03-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Professional Development Center
Join our always-dynamic presenter, John Ash, dean, Business, Technology, and Agricultural Sciences, for a session focused on actionable insights and fostering a more collaborative and effective work environment using ideas from Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team.” The workshop will be held Wednesday, March 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 112, and via Zoom. Please register to attend the workshop. In-person and virtual options are available. A Zoom link will be provided the day prior for virtual attendees.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its board of trustees, or any of their officers, employees or agents.

Super Saturday Grants Now Available for Staff
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Professional Development Center
Yes, Saturdays can be SUPER, especially if you spend the time working on a project for your own professional development.
The Teaching/Learning Institute has planned a “SUPER SATURDAY” April 5 for faculty. The Office of Professional Development is now extending this opportunity to staff. You know what you need to strengthen your skills and develop talents in order to promote excellence in yourself and those with whom you work. All you need is time and a little help to accomplish your project.
Participants must submit a proposal of a project that can be completed during the one-day workshop and demonstrates a clear intent to contribute meaningfully to the department or college. Your time will be spent on activities related to completing the proposed project. A $150 stipend will be given to each staff participant.
Return your completed application to opd@cf.edu by Wednesday, March 26. Please contact Danny Camacho with any questions at opd@cf.edu.

Fire and Safety Inspections
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-09 16:30
As required by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities, National Electric Code, and Florida Statutes, it is that time of year when the Facilities Department along with the State Certified Inspector conduct inspections of all CF spaces for compliance in sanitation, life safety, sustainability and fire safety. We will conduct inspections of the Ocala campus, Tuesday, April 8, and regional campuses, Wednesday, April 9, to verify correction of any past violations and that no new violations have occurred.
In past years disallowed items including electrical extension cords and space heaters have been removed. CF has in the past been cited in a report of non-compliance regarding these findings. Other recurring infractions include: propped open doors, blocked exits, blocked fire alarm pulls, and general lack of housekeeping in certain areas. The SREF inspector has requested that Plant Operations address these issues and take measures to ensure these fire safety violations do not recur.
As part of our compliance effort, we ask that you take individual responsibility and here is how you can help:

Do not prop doors open that have automatic closers. Closers are on fire-rated doors to maintain a firewall safe corridor. Yes, it is true, wooden, and plastic or rubber blocks / wedges are a violation of the code and law. If you feel you have a special need, email me for review.
Do not use extension cords. Multi-plug (surge strips) are allowed; however, you may not plug additional surge strips into a surge strip (no “daisy-chaining” please). If you have electrical needs, please have your Dean / Director / Departmental Assistant complete a facilities work order using the online CF Maintenance Request Form.
Do not use space heaters under any circumstances. If you have, heating / cooling issues, please contact the maintenance department using the Online Heating / Cooling Request Form.
Do not block access to fire alarm pulls or emergency indicators.
Do not block access to fire extinguishers.
Do not block access to exits.
Do not block fire sprinkler heads with items 18 inches from the ceiling.
Turn off your lights for sustainability. They will be turned off when the inspection is concluded.
Clean out your refrigerators and tidy up your workspace. Debris and obstructions breed an array of safety issues. If you are aware of outstanding or recurring custodial issues, please use the Online Custodial Services Request Form to document the issue to be tracked until resolution.
If you know of a safety issue or condition that exists, let me know.

If you need additional information concerning these inspections, contact Craig Davis, Plant Safety Manager, Facility Operations, at davisc@cf.edu or extension 1803. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.

New Initiative Grants Available
2025-04-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Foundation Office, 3001 SW College Rd, Enterprise Center (Building 42, Room 202), Ocala, FL, 34474-4415, United States
Calling ALL CF employees! Do you have an innovative idea? There is a total of $9,500 in new initiative grants available! Applications are due in the CF Foundation office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025. Please go to the foundation’s page on Inside CF for the application and full details.

AFC and CPEC 2025 School Supply Drive
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-31
Help us collect school supplies for children in need! Starting today, you can drop off any of the supplies listed to your designated campus representatives. Each campus has a different flyer. Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus’ last day for collection is Thursday, July 24. Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus and Ocala Campus are both collecting until Thursday, July 31.

Welcome Back Breakfast and Convocation, Thursday, Aug. 14
2025-08-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Patriot Cafe
We’ll kick off the fall semester with our traditional breakfast in the Patriot Café starting at 8 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. Dr. Henningsen will give a college update, the CF Foundation will announce New Initiative Awards and Endowed Chair Awards, and we will officially kick off our Quality Enhancement Plan. See you there!

RAVE Alert
2025-09-03 12:30 | Online
CF will conduct a test of its RAVE Alert emergency notification system for all CF campus locations on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 12:30 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff are enrolled automatically and may receive messages via text, phone and email. To update your preferences, login to the MyCF portal, click on Go to RAVE, then Update Emergency Contact.
CF RAVE Alert is used for emergency notifications only. To learn more, visit the CF website.

CF Employees and Students Invited to Town Halls
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-26
All employees are invited to attend a Town Hall to prepare for the upcoming SACSCOC site visit and learn more about our new Quality Enhancement Plan, Take the Reins. Lunch and CF merch provided to attendees!
Mark you calendars for the Town Hall near you:

Ocala Students Town Hall: Sept. 15, 12:30-1 p.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. in the Learning Commons of the Stearns Learning Resources Center
Ocala Employees Town Hall: Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Klein Center inside Ewers Century Center
Citrus Town Halls: Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-noon, for employees, and 12:30-1 p.m., for students, in the Charles S. Dean Sr. Education Center, Room 103
Levy Town Halls: Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m.-noon, for employees, and 12:30-1 p.m., for students, in Room 105
Hampton Center Town Hall: Sept. 22, 12-12:30 p.m. for faculty and staff in Room 101; 12:30-1 p.m. for students in Room 102
Vintage Farm Students Town Hall: In-class visits the week of Sept. 22 (snacks provided)

Please encourage students to attend!

Annual Learning Resources & E-Learning User Satisfaction Collegewide Survey
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-21 12:00
The annual Learning Resources & E-Learning User Satisfaction collegewide survey, Fall 2025 edition, is live! Click here to take the survey. The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
As a thank you for your time and feedback, we are giving away over $400 in prizes:

$150 book scholarship (students must have a scholarship application on file with the Financial Aid office to be eligible)
$100 Barnes & Noble gift card (which can be used at the CF Bookstore)
Two $50 Amazon gift cards
Learning Resources swag bags (each containing a $10 Amazon gift card, café voucher and other good stuff)

The collegewide survey covers services across multiple areas. At the Ocala Campus, this includes the Library, Learning Support Center (with tutoring, an open computer lab, and the E-Learning Help Desk), the Learning Commons and Cliff’s Cyber Cafe, and the Math Lab (7-106). It also includes E-Learning services provided collegewide, as well as the Library and Tutoring services at Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus and Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus.
Need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by email after the survey closes on Tuesday, October 21, at noon. Book scholarship winner will be notified by the Financial Aid office.
Thank you for taking the time to help us improve our services to you!

Health Insurance Open Enrollment for Eligible CF Employees
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-31 18:00
Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to make changes to your College of Central FL Voluntary Benefits and State Group Insurance coverage.
Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. ET, Monday, Oct. 13, and ends at 6 p.m. ET, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
College of Central FL Voluntary Benefits Open Enrollment through ADP.

This is the time to make changes to your CF voluntary benefits. If no changes are being made, we will “roll” your current benefits to the next year.

People First Open Enrollment through the People First website.

You can make changes, add or remove benefits, etc.
If you are not changing any benefits, your benefits will roll over without you having to log in.
The State of Florida will have a new life insurance provider. More information coming.
https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/open_enrollment Follow this link for information on State Group Insurance/People First. This is where you will find updated information, benefit guides, and other resources as we approach Open Enrollment.

All changes made during Open Enrollment take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Benefit Fairs-OCTOBER 2025
Schedule of CF Open Enrollment Workshops.
State of Florida Benefit Fair Schedule:
State of FL Benefits Fair Schedule
Vendors will be there for all the benefits available to you from the State Group Insurance Program.

Capital Health Plan
Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision Plans
Chard Snyder
and many more

For information about selecting your benefits, visit State Group Insurance Open Enrollment.
Please click here to find the 2026 Open Enrollment brochure, 2026 Benefits Guide and a checklist/worksheet.

Finalist Forums for VP of Enrollment Services and Student Affairs
2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:15 | Founders Hall, Board Room
The hiring committee has selected finalists for CF’s Vice President of Enrollment Services and Student Affairs, and now we’d like to hear from you. All CF employees are invited to participate in scheduled open forums with the finalists. At these forums, the finalists will give a brief overview of their qualifications, followed by a Q&A with employees. Anonymous feedback forms will be provided so that your voice can be heard on this important leadership role.

Candidate 1: Monday, Oct. 27, 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Founders Hall Board Room or Zoom (https://cfpatriots.zoom.us/meeting/register/P6rp9Vq5Sym9PcTyPkgh_w)
Candidate 2: Monday, Nov. 17: Today’s open forum for the Vice President of Enrollment Services and Student Affairs has been cancelled due to candidate withdrawal.
Candidate 3: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Founders Hall Board Room or Zoom (https://cfpatriots.zoom.us/meeting/register/GDWB8VGAQya6naSk0HpXmw)

AFC Fall Harvest Lunch
2025-11-04 12:30 - 13:30
Join the CF chapter of AFC for our annual Fall Harvest Lunch, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. We are grateful for such wonderful co-workers, so bring a friend and a side dish. AFC will be providing the turkey, gravy, rolls and drinks. We ask our members bring a side dish of vegetables, fruit, salad, or a dessert. Some side dish ideas are green bean casserole, cranberry mashed potatoes, stuffing, or dressing For desserts, you could bring pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or apple crip. Remember, if you don’t cook, Publix does.
The Ocala Campus lunch will be in the Webber Center. Please bring your favorite dish to the Webber Center a few minutes before lunch begins.
The Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus lunch will be in building 4, room 103. Please email Erina Gross which dish you will bring by Friday, Oct. 31.
The Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus lunch will be in the Drummond Center. Please see Krystle Skelly for the sign-up sheet.
RSVP using our form by Oct. 27 so we can set enough places at each location.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees or agents.

Volunteer Opportunity: Annual College Park Read-In
2025-11-05 07:30 - 08:30 | College Park Elementary, 1330 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF is hosting its annual read-in on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. This is a great chance for faculty, staff, and students to read to a group of students at College Park Elementary. The school is located at 1330 SW 33rd Ave. in Ocala. All CF faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Please register here. Please email Renae Robinson at robinsor@cf.edu if you have any questions.

2025 United Way Silent Auction, Nov. 7-17
2025-11-07 12:00 - 2025-11-17 16:00 | Online
This year’s Silent Auction will take place this year from noon, Friday, Nov. 7-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. You are warmly invited to view the items in person in the president’s conference room noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, through noon, Thursday, Nov. 6. The auction will be posted at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7, on the United Way page on InsideCF.
There is still time to get your donations in! If you would like to donate an item to the auction, please email a picture, description, and approximate value to UnitedWay@cf.edu before 4 p.m. today. Please send your items to Erin Carter as soon as possible. To be included in the preview, they need to arrive before 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

2025 Employee Holiday Reception
2025-12-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Appleton Museum, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Don’t miss the magic of the holiday season at the Appleton! All full- and part-time employees are invited to the annual Employee Holiday Reception on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Please join us to enjoy refreshments, get into the spirit of the season by viewing “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition” and the 2025 Holiday Community Tree Display, plus shop the Appleton Store with a special employee discount.

Giving Back, Moving Forward: The CF 2026 Family Campaign
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-31 | Online
The CF Family Campaign kicks off today!
Join faculty and staff from across all CF campuses in Giving Back and Moving Forward.
The CF Family Campaign is an annual fundraising effort that provides faculty and staff the opportunity to directly impact the CF community through their charitable donations to CF.
Gifts made during the CF Family Campaign stay right here at CF and benefit our students and programs. Best of all, YOU the donor, get to choose the fund or funds you wish to support at CF.
Click here to make a one-time gift online or purchase a campaign t-shirt. You can also sign up for payroll deduction, pay cash or check by completing the pledge form provided by your department campaign representative or by contacting Terry Boynton in the CF Foundation office at boytont@cf.edu or at ext. 1726.
For less than $5 a pay period or by making a one-time gift of $100 you can own the popular Giving Back and Moving Forward insulated lunch cooler and become a member of the CF Patriot Club.

Budget Planning Workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
2026-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
A budget planning workshop for fiscal year 2026-2027 will be held Thursday, Jan. 22, 9-11 a.m. The workshop will be conducted via Zoom at the link provided below. For individuals unable to attend the Zoom session, the workshop will be recorded and available on the CF intranet.
This workshop will instruct all individuals who work with departmental budgets on the correct procedures for submission of budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. All budget managers are encouraged to attend. Please contact Lana Lutz at LutzL@cf.edu or ext. 1435 if you have questions.
Join Zoom Meeting https://cfpatriots.zoom.us/j/96853359195?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 968 5335 9195
Passcode: [REDACTED]
