Due to closures for Hurricane Helene, the District Board of Trustees meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. at the Hampton Center, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Hampton Center.
CF employees are invited to attend the Wear Your Wings domestic violence walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Ocala Campus to honor domestic violence victims. The walk honors former CF Associate Professor Debra Vazquez, who lost her life in 2004 as a result of domestic violence. Vazquez taught English, literature, and creative writing at ... Read more
Join Nancy Keefer,instructional designer, compliance specialist, E-Learning, Monday, Oct. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. to unlock the secrets to transforming your slides from ordinary to extraordinary. In this session, we will explore techniques that not only captivate your audience but also deliver your message with clarity and impact. Fill out my online form. var k161lu8x1tkf6ae; (function(d, t) ... Read more
Join us Monday, Oct. 7, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 110, for a discussion with Geffrey Davis. Davis is the author of three full collections of poetry: "One Wild Word Away" (2024), "Night Angler" (2019), and "Revising the Storm" (2014), winner of the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize and a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Finalist. He ... Read more
Join us Friday, Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m. for “T.E.A.M.S.: Use Your Strengths in the Workplace” with Danny Camacho. In this session, participants will build on their assessment results and initial training, arriving with a clear understanding of their identified leadership path or paths. We will focus on how to see complementary behaviors in others while ... Read more
Master Adobe Acrobat to streamline your document management tasks! Join Amy Osborne, assistant professor, Business & Technology for "Taming the PDF: An Adobe Acrobat Guide”, Friday, Oct. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This workshop will teach you essential skills like editing PDFs, combining files, creating forms and adding digital signatures. If you are simply looking to improve ... Read more
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, CF will transition to the State Group Insurance Plan (SGIP) offered by the state of Florida. The State Group Insurance program is known for its comprehensive coverage and robust network of medical professionals, and is the same program that is offered to state employees, including those with the State University System. ... Read more
“Engaging Presentations: Captivating Your Audience with Visuals” Monday, Oct. 14, 9-10 a.m. Visuals can make or break a presentation. Learn how to design and use visuals that enhance your message and keep your audience engaged. This session will cover the latest trends in visual storytelling and how to create presentations that are not just informative, ... Read more
Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join the Levy SAB Tuesday, Oct. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge as a representative from the Hanley Foundation conducts an interactive discussion regarding alcohol-related issues. Topics include: Difference between physical and mental effects The placebo effect Standard drink size How alcohol companies use the ... Read more
Come by and meet the tutors on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons in Building 3. The CF tutors will have games and contests where students can win prizes like Cyber Café food and drink vouchers. Students can also enter to win a $150 book scholarship! They can do this by taking ... Read more
Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join Ocala SAB Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. outside the library as they host “Cops & Cookies” to encourage students to get to know the Campus Safety Officers. The “Beer Goggles” will be out so students can also learn about the dangers of driving under the influence. ... Read more
Join Dr. Angela Martin, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. for our next Leading Patriots edition. In "Make Your Move: Leadership Lessons from Board Games," participants will learn about various leadership styles while comparing and contrasting the characteristics of effective and ineffective leaders. Various challenges for academic leaders will be presented along with relevant strategies to ... Read more
Faculty and Staff please encourage your students to attend Healthy Habits Equals Health Life. The Levy SAB is hosting this event Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge for guest speakers from Student Services, Accessibility & Counseling and Title IX. Please remember events sponsored by the Student Activities Board are for ... Read more
Please encourage your students to attend the third Annual GSA Boo Bash Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m. at the Klein Center. Prizes will be awarded for cutest, funniest, scariest, best DIY, best group, and best overall costumes. Snacks and beverages will be served. Students: free admission with Student ID number; other guests, $5.00 at the ... Read more
Help our PT students get all their needed hours! October is PT Month. The students are offering a free fall risk screening and free massage for faculty and staff. The appointments will be held in Building 20, room 112 on Friday, Oct. 18 in two sessions, 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. They schedule every 30 ... Read more
In this session on Friday, Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m., you will learn about your core responsibilities, how to listen actively and communicate clearly with your team, and how to handle difficult conversations. This session is designed to help you feel confident and prepared as you begin or strengthen your supervisory journey. Topics and concepts presented ... Read more
Join your fellow CF faculty and staff Monday, Oct. 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m., as Josh Strigle, dean of E-Learning & Academic Services, presents “Finding Your Path to Leadership.” Leadership is not always about the position you are in but your approach to contributing from that position. Whether you are in a decision-making/supervisory position or not, recognizing ... Read more
Join Danny Camacho on Monday, Oct. 21, 3-4 p.m for a workshop that will equip you with the tools to deliver exceptional experiences tailored to each individual’s needs. Discover how to connect with customers and colleagues on a deeper level, build trust, and create lasting relationships by applying the “Patriot PRIDE” principles. Topics and concepts ... Read more
Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m., for the monthly meeting of the CF Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges. This month's presentation given by Alicia Harrison and Erina Gross will be on the topic of communication. Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. In person locations are Ocala 3-112, Citrus- ... Read more
Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to attend this highly informative event! They will hear from local cybersecurity professionals about this growing field and how they can prepare for exciting future careers. Students will need to RSVP. This event will have food and refreshments as well as some giveaways. For more information, contact: osbornea@cf.edu. ... Read more