The Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity for faculty and instructional designers to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. It welcomes members from higher education institutions to learn from each other as they engage in presentations and panel discussions. Event registration is free for State University System …
Multicultural Student CenterThe Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop. ***Registration closes by Monday, Monday, April 6 at 11AM Eastern time.*** This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This will be an IN-PERSON event hosted by various satellite sites, there WILL NOT be …
Multicultural Student CenterAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
Multicultural Student CenterAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Sarah Morgan from Rush Medical College. Secondary applications are a pivotal step in the medical school admissions process. In this focused session, you will learn how to craft strong, tailored responses that highlight your fit with each program while managing multiple deadlines. We’ll cover strategies to avoid generic language, …
Multicultural Student CenterEmotional intelligence (EI) is a foundational leadership skill that drives team engagement, collaboration, and overall effectiveness. This 90-minute session empowers leaders to develop a deep understanding of their own emotions and emotional responses, accurately interpret the emotional cues of others, and adapt their behavior to meet the needs of diverse situations.Participants will: Build self-awareness by exploring their emotional triggers and …
Multicultural Student CenterJion the College of Business for UCF 2026 FinTech Summit on Friday, April 10, at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This exclusive event will bring together industry and academic experts, state and local leaders and the UCF community for collaborative discussions on Florida’s FinTech landscape. Topics will include the latest in technological innovations within the financial services sector, …
Multicultural Student CenterJoin the UCF Advocates for Advanced and Gifted Education for a dynamic conference for educators, specialists, graduate students, and families focused on innovative strategies for advanced and gifted learners. Sessions explore curriculum excellence, resilience, ethical AI use, differentiated instruction, and future-ready learning models. Keynote: Dr. Claire E. Hughes, Professor, Cleveland State University; President, The Association for the Gifted — Rethinking Brilliance, …
Multicultural Student CenterMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
Multicultural Student CenterJoin us for an insightful webinar that examines how trauma influences a child’s development. Participants will learn to identify bio-psycho-social symptoms of trauma, and to apply clinical interventions that promote change. This webinar is designed for social workers, clinicians, other allied professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning more about childhood trauma. This webinar has been approved for & offers …
Multicultural Student CenterDiscover how to transform your research workflows with Amazon Quick Suite, an enterprise AI platform that unifies data analysis, automation, and intelligent assistance in a single workspace. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to organize data using Spaces, build custom AI agents trained on your lab's specialized knowledge, automate repetitive tasks with Quick Flows, and conduct deep-dive analysis using Quick Research …
Multicultural Student CenterCreating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text, and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible PDFs beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice.
Multicultural Student CenterDifficult conversations are an essential part of effective leadership and workplace communication. This course provides participants with tools to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and professionalism. Whether addressing performance concerns, resolving conflict, or giving constructive feedback, attendees will practice techniques that foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Multicultural Student CenterKick off your course with style! Learn how to script, shoot, and share a compelling intro video that welcomes students, builds rapport, and sets the stage for a successful term. In this 60-minute session, follow along with a live demo from a seasoned UCF faculty member using Adobe Express. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff.
Multicultural Student CenterAre you a graduate student completing your thesis or dissertation this semester? Attend this session to learn all about the final submission process including setting up your STARS account and what to expect when submitting your final document. For more information, see https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation
Multicultural Student CenterIn an era where AI tools are widespread, maintaining academic integrity in online assessments has never been more challenging. This workshop will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to deter and detect AI-assisted engagement during online assessments. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in configuring exams, understanding monitoring analytics, and implementing best practices to ensure secure …
Multicultural Student CenterThis 60-minute workshop gives faculty a clear, practical overview of Zoom and Panopto for creating course videos. Learn how to choose the right tool, set up recordings, avoid common mistakes, upload or edit videos, add captions, and review analytics when sharing content in Webcourses@UCF. We’ll walk through essential Zoom settings, Panopto’s editing features, and simple workflows that save time and …
Multicultural Student CenterJoin us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses, and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure …
Multicultural Student CenterAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
Multicultural Student CenterConstructive feedback can significantly enhance employee engagement, motivation, and performance. This course equips participants with the skills to effectively request feedback. They will learn its importance, how to ask constructively, and handle responses. Covering the AID model, the course also provides strategies for fostering open communication.
Multicultural Student CenterWikidata, a multilingual knowledge base of structured linked data, can be leveraged to support and generate scholarly profiles. Participants will learn how contributing publications and identifiers to Wikidata strengthens the open knowledge ecosystem while extending the visibility of researchers and institutions across the web. This session will demonstrate how Wikidata can power faculty profiles and bibliographic visualizations, while offering participants an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with …
Multicultural Student CenterPrompt engineering is the practice of writing clear and effective instructions to get better responses from large language models (LLMs). This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basic ideas of prompt engineering and shows how small changes in a prompt can improve the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of AI-generated responses.Participants will learn simple and practical techniques such as giving clear instructions, assigning …
Multicultural Student CenterUnlocking Potential: Smart Goals is designed to help participants set clear, actionable, and achievable goals using the SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Attendees will learn how to craft goals that drive performance, foster accountability, and support professional growth. This session is ideal for supervisors, managers, leaders, and employees who want to enhance their goal-setting skills and align individual …
Multicultural Student CenterHow to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants …
Multicultural Student CenterEmotional Intelligence for Individual/Team Insights is designed to enhance emotional intelligence (EI) at both individual and team levels. Participants will explore the core components of EI, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Through interactive activities, case studies, and reflective exercises, learners will gain insights into their own emotional strengths and areas for development.
Multicultural Student CenterBring your device and your questions to a walk-in support opportunity to assist with submitting your final grades. Learn tips to message your students regarding final grades, use grading schemes to submit your final grades directly from Webcourses@UCF, and ensure that your students can see their scores accurately in their Grades view. There is no registration required, just walk in …
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