2025 CF Fall Play: ‘Beware the House on Haunted Hill’

Dassance Fine Arts Center

College of Central Florida theatre students invite the community to “come to the party … stay if you dare” as they present “Beware the House on Haunted Hill” live on stage Oct. 23-26. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Based on the 1959 campy ... Read more

“Supervisory Essentials: Mastering the Art of Effective Communication”

Professional Development Center

What are you doing on a daily basis to build an environment of trust, collaboration, and high morale? Join Danny Friday, Oct. 24, 9-10 a.m. and learn ways to nurture your team to become engaged and resilient, boost camaraderie and foster a truly supportive workplace in this special workshop. This event will take place in ... Read more

No Tricks, Only Treats

University Center

CF departments are invited to participate in the Learning Lab School's "No Tricks, Only Treats Costume Parade" at the Ocala Campus, Building 20, Friday, Oct. 24, 9:30-11 a.m. The set-up time will be 9:30 a.m. and the children will arrive at 10 a.m. to visit each table for treats. There will be approximately 65 children ... Read more

Tech Forward: “Excel Triage Group” with Amy Osborne, assistant professor, Business & Technology

Professional Development Center

Join Amy, Friday, Oct. 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m. and bring your toughest MS Excel questions to get personalized, hands-on guidance to fix issues in this classroom setting designed to help you make your workbooks work smarter for you. Note: Please ensure that your data is safely redacted for the class. This workshop will be held in ... Read more

Student Webinar: Career Connection: Exploring Human Resource Opportunities

Join us for Career Connection: Exploring Human Resource Opportunities on Oct. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Discover the diverse career paths within human resources and gain insights from industry professionals. Don't miss this chance to network and prepare for a successful future in HR! Registration is required. Topics and concepts presented at this event are ... Read more

October Board Meeting Update

Founders Hall, Board Room

Please update your calendars. The October Board of Trustees meeting has been moved from Wednesday, Oct. 22 to Wednesday, Oct. 29. The meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29, will be held on the Ocala Campus in Founders Hall Boardroom at 3 p.m. This change was voted on and approved at the August 25, 2025 board meeting.

PTK Fall Induction Ceremony

The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center

All CF faculty and staff are invited to the Kappa Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society's Fall 2025 Induction Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Klein Center. After the ceremony there will be food and socializing with the students, their families and faculty. Help show your support for PTK ... Read more

New Employee Orientation

Professional Development Center

New Employee Orientation sessions are held twice a month. New full-time employees are required to attend one as part of their onboarding. These sessions offer a heartfelt welcome to our college family, sharing our rich history, how we operate, and the mission, vision, and values that shape our culture. While part-time employees aren’t required to ... Read more

Tech Forward: “Advanced MS Excel” with Dave Lanzilla, associate professor, Business & Technology

Professional Development Center

Master your data, by unlocking advanced Excel tools. Monday, Nov. 3, noon-1 p.m., Professor Dave reveals the features that will make your work feel simple in this objective-based, classroom setting. This workshop will take place in the Professional Development Center, room 117D. Please click here to register. On the day of the event: Click here to ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Annual College Park Read-In

College Park Elementary 1330 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL, 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 ... Read more

Tech Forward: “One Click Away: Inside the Mind of a Cybercriminal” presented by Jason Griffis, information security manager, Information Technology

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 9-10 a.m., dive into the digital underworld in safety with Jason.  Explore the intricate thought processes and motivations behind today's most sophisticated online schemes. This presentation offers an in-depth look at how cybercriminals operate, providing crucial insights into the evolving landscape of digital threats. This workshop will be held in the Professional Development ... Read more

“Supervisory Essentials: Building a Positive Team Culture”

Professional Development Center

What are the secrets to motivating, empowering, and guiding your team? Do they consistently exceed expectations and achieve exceptional results? If not, then let me help you focus your strategies to maximize team potential and drive departmental success. This workshop will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 9-10 a.m., in the Professional Development Center, room 112. Please ... Read more

Life Savvy: “Supporting Veteran Students in Higher Education – Veteran’s Day” presented by Eric Zimmer, veteran’s affairs specialist, Financial Aid

Professional Development Center

Champion our heroes! Monday, Nov. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m., learn how to create a welcoming and supportive environment for veteran students. This workshop provides the insights and tools to help them thrive on their academic journey. This workshop will be held in the Professional Development Center, room 112. Please click here to register. On the day ... Read more

New Employee Orientation

Professional Development Center

New Employee Orientation sessions are held twice a month. New full-time employees are required to attend one as part of their onboarding. These sessions offer a heartfelt welcome to our college family, sharing our rich history, how we operate, and the mission, vision, and values that shape our culture. While part-time employees aren’t required to ... Read more

Life Savvy: “De-Stressing the Holidays – BayCare Behavioral Health” with Dr. Moser BayCare Behavioral Health

Professional Development Center

Holiday bliss, not holiday stress! Learn new techniques that will reduce anxiety and help you find joy in the busiest season. Thursday, Nov. 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m., join Dr. Moser from BayCare Behavioral Health, as he helps you stay balanced, focused, and present. This workshop will be held in the Professional Development Center, room 112. Please ... Read more

“Supervisory Essentials: Delegation and Empowerment 101”

Professional Development Center

Learn effective, empathetic strategies to get to the root causes of underperformance. Guide team members back to productivity and engagement in this session designed to provides you with the tools to handle difficult conversations with confidence. This workshop will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 9-10 a.m., in the Professional Development Center, room 3-112. Please click here to ... Read more

“T.E.A.M.S.: 5-Paths Leadership Training Intro – Using Your Data”

Professional Development Center

Join Danny, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 9-10 a.m., for a journey of understanding your leadership assessment data, and how you can use it to motivate and inspire your students, employees, and anyone you meet. This workshop will be held in the Professional Development Center, Room 117C, in person only. Please click here to register.

New Employee Orientation

Professional Development Center

New Employee Orientation sessions are held twice a month. New full-time employees are required to attend one as part of their onboarding. These sessions offer a heartfelt welcome to our college family, sharing our rich history, how we operate, and the mission, vision, and values that shape our culture. While part-time employees aren’t required to ... Read more

“T.E.A.M.S.: Wisdom – The Language of Leaders”

Professional Development Center

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9-10 a.m., join Danny and learn the secrets of communication that motivates and influences through understanding others. This session gives you the strategies to become a leader through your words and Wisdom. The leadership assessment and attendance at an introduction session highly encouraged. This workshop will be held in the Professional Development ... Read more

“Supervisory Essentials: Leading Your Team Through Transition”

Professional Development Center

Guide your team through times of change with ease. This workshop shares tips to keep things steady and turn change into something positive. This workshop will be held Friday, Dec.12, 9-10 a.m. in the Professional Development Center, Room 112. Please click here to register. On the day of the event: Click here to join the Zoom.  Meeting ... Read more