Join us for UCF's signature fall celebration of high-impact learning! Students will presenttheir work from courses with one of the four HIP-course designations: service-learning,research-intensive, integrative-learning experience and global learning.
Events at UCFWikidata, 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 …
Events at UCFPrompt engineering is the practice of writing clear and effective instructions to get better responses from large language models. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basics of prompt engineering and shows how small changes to 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 roles, …
Events at UCFAttention all student loan borrowers: There are big changes coming up when it comes to how to repay your student loans. Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know to prepare for when repayment begins post graduation.
Events at UCFUnlocking Potential: Smart Goals is designed to help participants set clear, actionable, and achievable goals using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) framework. 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 …
Events at UCFCreating 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.
Events at UCFEmotional 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.
Events at UCFSign Up Now! Spots are limited. No prior experience necessary. In this hands-on zine-making workshop, participants will explore the process of creating a self-published zine from concept to finished piece. We’ll cover idea generation, sequencing content, basic layout strategies, and simple binding techniques. Emphasis will be placed on experimentation, storytelling, and embracing the DIY spirit of zines through drawing, collage, …
Events at UCFAn Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a powerful tool for career growth and performance success. In this interactive session, participants will explore best practices for creating meaningful IDPs that align with personal strengths, career aspirations, and organizational goals. Using insights from leading performance management frameworks, attendees will learn how to set SMART goals, identify skill gaps, and develop actionable learning …
Events at UCFThe 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 …
Events at UCFBring 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 …
Events at UCFConstructive 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.
Events at UCFReady to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Remember, the deadlines to apply are: Summer: March 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: Nov. 1
Events at UCFHow 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 …
Events at UCFSupervisors 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.
Events at UCFPlug 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 …
Events at UCFEmotional 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 …
Events at UCFIntroduction to Coaching Part 2 will explore relationship alliance — emphasizing trust, collaboration and mutual accountability between coach and coachee — alongside 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 …
Events at UCFHow 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 …
Events at UCFJoin 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, …
Events at UCFThis course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to set goals effectively, assess current realities, explore potential strategies and plan actionable steps to achieve their objectives. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Define and apply the GROW Model Set …
Events at UCFMany 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 …
Events at UCFPsychological 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 …
Events at UCFPlug 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 …
Events at UCFEmotional 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 …
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