The 2026 UCF Accounting Conference will be May 6-8 in the College of Business on UCF main campus. The registration fee includes access to the sessions and breakfast and lunch each day. The Ethics session will be Wednesday, May 6.Speakers will include MrExcel (Bill Jelen); Merrell Bailey, Esq., CPA, Your Caring Law Firm; and nationally recognized economist Sean Snaith, Director …
Ucf_eventsSupervisors have an important role in creating a respectful work environment. This workshop explores issues of workplace civility and provides supervisors with strategies for addressing uncivil behavior and ways to create a more civil work culture.
Ucf_eventsPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
Ucf_eventsEmotional 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 …
Ucf_eventsIntroduction to Coaching Part 2 will explore relationship alliance, which emphasizes trust, collaboration, and mutual accountability between coach and coachee; and hope theory, which focuses on goal-directed thinking and the pathways to achieving meaningful outcomes. This session is ideal for supervisors, managers, mentors, and aspiring coaches who have completed an introductory coaching course or have foundational coaching experience. It’s especially …
Ucf_eventsHow to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to follow …
Ucf_eventsJoin us for this one-day, in-person writing retreat designed to help graduate students make focused, tangible progress on their thesis, dissertation, and other important projects in a distraction-free environment. Participants will clarify writing goals, learn practical strategies for overcoming common barriers, such as perfectionism, procrastination, writer’s block, and engage in structured writing. The retreat emphasizes sustainable writing habits, peer support, …
Ucf_eventsThis course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies, and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: •Define and apply the GROW Model. •Set …
Ucf_eventsMany 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 …
Ucf_eventsThe Space Catalysis Workshop convenes experts from two distinct fields around a shared objective: advancing the science and technology of catalysis to address the requirements of future space exploration. Share your research with a presentation or poster - or simply attend to learn more about space catalysis! Open to UCF students, postdocs, faculty, staff and industry partners. Must register to …
Ucf_eventsPsychological safety is essential for building collaborative, innovative, and high-performing teams. This 90-minute session introduces participants to the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in fostering employee engagement, trust, and well-being. Participants will learn to: Recognize behaviors that promote or undermine psychological safety Apply strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, take …
Ucf_eventsThis online session is designed for instructors and designers who want to explore integrated accessibility tools in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas). We’ll focus on practical uses and recent features of tools such as the Canvas Accessibility Checker, UDOIT 4.0, student accessibility tools and resources, and updated accessible templates. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only.
Ucf_eventsCoaching is a powerful tool for unlocking potential, building trust, and fostering growth in the workplace. In this session, participants will be introduced to the AID Model, a simple yet effective framework for delivering coaching conversations that are clear, constructive, and empowering. Whether you're new to coaching or seeking to refine your approach, this session will offer practical tools and real-world …
Ucf_eventsPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
Ucf_eventsTransform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos, and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo that gets you started in ThingLink, which is available for all UCF faculty, staff, and students. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only.
Ucf_eventsEmotional 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 …
Ucf_eventsEmotional 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.
Ucf_eventsThe Teaching and Learning with AI conference aims to discuss how AI tools continue to evolve and change the way educators instruct students, as well as how students can effectively use these tools in their learning journey. This conference also encourages the use of AI for instruction to prepare students for their future workplace. Attendees will curate conversations around leaning …
Ucf_eventsDescription Many 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 …
Ucf_eventsDifficult 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.
Ucf_eventsAs you get ready to soak in the summer sun, why not also soak in some practical knowledge that will impact your life and the lives of those in the military- and first-responder-connected communities? The 4th annual Summer Symposium: Serving those who Served (4S Conference) is the first and only program that focuses both on clinicians/educators (to include students) and the population …
Ucf_eventsPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
Ucf_eventsThis session will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to secure online assessments. Attendees will explore configuring exams, understand monitoring analytics, and implement best practices to ensure secure and fair testing environments. This workshop is limited to faculty only.
Ucf_eventsPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
Ucf_eventsPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
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