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New Faculty Orientation

• Human Resources coordinates a day-long conference coupled with a guidebook, newsletter and monthly events for new faculty.
• Learn about:
• UF policies and procedures
• Benefits and financial services
• Technology resources
• Campus information
• Faculty organizations
• And much more!

Payroll

• Your department administrator will coordinate with you to set up direct deposit to your financial institution.
• For more on payroll and technicalities, visit University Payroll Services and/or contact UF Human Resources at (352) 392-2477.

Tenure and Promotion

• Tenure requirements at the University of Florida usually includes teaching, research, and service. The review process includes the university (Presidential and Academic Personnel Board), the college, and the department levels.
• To determine university-level expectations, appropriate forms, and links to other relevant information, visit the Office of Academic Affairs

Service Requirements for Tenure

Check with your department and/or your college about which activities count as service for you.

Service activities can include:

• Departmental committees
• Membership in professional organizations
• Attending graduation ceremonies
• Advising students
• Serving on thesis committees
• Faculty Senate
• Professional organizations
• Sharing teaching experiences through faculty development events, and so on

View the list of University Committees on which faculty members may serve.

OFFICIAL UF REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

UF Regulations and Policies can be found on the General Counsel's website.

TEACHING

For more information, view the Faculty Handbook sections on Teaching and Students.

The UF Counseling Center and the Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment (CARE) area of the Dean of Students' office provide excellent student resources:

• Helping students in distress
• Faculty & Staff Services & Resources (how teachers can support students)
• U Matter, We Care initiative

Your syllabus must be linked to the UF Syllabus Policies page, which provides additional resources for students.

Accessibility

The Center for Instructional Technology and Training provides support with accessible course design:

• Top Tips for Accessibility (starting point)
• Accessibility in 5 (deeper dive)

Academic Integrity

Identify and clarify the ethical standards of your field and in your class at the start of the semester. A copy of the Honor Code Pledge is included in the UF Syllabus Policies page, and you should reproduce it in assignment and exam instructions.

• UF Student Honor Code
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• Request a teaching strategy consultation for help in designing “Authentic Assessments” for your course
• Process for Honor Code violations
• Consult with your Chair and the Dean of Student's Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR) office

RESEARCH: GRANTs AND FUNDS

 UF Research has a wealth of funding information and links. Visit the site for help on the Division of Sponsored Research section.

ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY/IT

• Find a service
• Help Desk
• GatorLink email
• e-Learning
• Accessibility
• IT Training
• Learning Spaces

Business Services

The Business Services Division is the central office for all things related to:

• Faculty GATORONE Card
• Parking and faculty decals
• UF Bookstore

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