Apply now: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars

The University of Florida’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Office of Graduate Professional Development invite you to apply for the Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars program.

Women Lead is a year-long leadership development program for graduate students and postdocs aspiring to leadership roles in any career sector. Early career women scholars will develop self and career sector awareness while building their networks through a series of interactive workshops, small team discussions moderated by accomplished women leaders, one-on-one mentoring, and career path research.

The program will run August 2021 through July 2022. All meetings will occur via Zoom.

Women Lead is open to doctoral/terminal masters graduate students and postdocs from any UF department. Participants will be selected on a competitive basis.

To learn more about this program and apply online, click this link: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars.

The deadline to apply is June 23, 2021. Questions? Email Dr. Talline Martins, Director of the UF Office of Graduate Professional Development, at tmartins@ufl.edu.

Presidential Service Award application is open

The Brown Center for Leadership & Service would like to announce the Presidential Service Award application is open, and closes March 7^th. We would like your support in sharing this opportunity with all students who will be graduating in 2021.  

 

The Presidential Service Award recognizes graduating undergraduate and graduate students who dedicate themselves to promoting social justice, community awareness, and civic engagement on campus and in the community. This award gives the University a chance to acknowledge students who made outstanding efforts in the areas mentioned above, many of which often go unrecognized and unrewarded. Additionally, the Faculty and Staff Advocate of the Year is a special Presidential Service Award that recognizes UF faculty or staff who have gone above and beyond in promoting UF students to pursue Service and leadership opportunities in the community.   

 

The application is currently open and will close on March 7, 2021, at 11:59 pm. If selected, each recipient will be invited to attend the formal ceremony on April 7 from 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm. At the ceremony, recipients will be recognized by President Fuchs you’re their dedication to serving the Gator Good. 

List of Awards: 

·       Presidential Service Award 

·       Outstanding Service- Undergraduate Students 

·       Outstanding Service- Graduate/Professional Students 

·       Advocate of the Year- Faculty/Staff 

·       Advocate of the Year-Community Partner 

·       Outstanding Service Learning or Community-Based Learning Award 

 

To learn more about the requirements for each award, please visit our website at https://leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/psa/ 

 

To apply for the general Presidential Service Awards, click here! 

 

To nominate a Faculty/ Staff and/or Community Partner for the Advocate of the year award, click here! 

 

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email the Brown Center for Leadership and Service Team at bcls@ufsa.ufl.edu. 

US Presidential Management Fellows Program webinars

The U.S. Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is a highly selective, two-year fellowship and leadership development program that recruits recent and soon-to-be graduates with advanced degrees. It is the Federal Government’s flagship leadership development program — an excellent way for students with management potential and public service motivation to start a career in the Federal Government and develop into tomorrow’s leaders.

During the month of September 2020, the PMF Program will host an informational webinar every Tuesday for potential applicants of the upcoming PMF Class of 2021.

The PMF Class of 2021 application is scheduled to open at noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, September 30, 2020and close at noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2021 application cycle, and, if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics of the program, the 2021 application cycle, and are open to all majors. The webinars will not be recorded or published.

The five Tuesday informational webinars scheduled are:

1. Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september1.eventbrite.com

2. Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september8.eventbrite.com

3. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a special focus on Public Health.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september15.eventbrite.com

4. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september22.eventbrite.com

5. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session, a day before the 2021 application opens, will serve as an open forum for questions. It will be open to all disciplines, but will not include a presentation.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september29.eventbrite.com

Upon registering, PMF will send a confirmation email prior to the scheduled event. The confirmation email will include additional details for the webinar link and audio instructions.

If you have questions about the webinars or how to connect with a PMF Ambassador, please email pmfapplication@opm.gov.   

DOE Scholars Program – Accepting Applications

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

Why should I apply? 
Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:
· Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
· Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
· Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
· Identification of career goals and opportunities
· Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

Eligibility
· Be a U.S. citizenship
· Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
· Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. DOE Scholars selected by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) are given a Veteran's Preference. Selected veterans will be placed at various federal agencies in Washington, D.C. Veteran candidates who have received a college degree in an appropriate science, technology, engineering or math discipline within ten years of their starting date are eligible for appointments.

How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2019
Application deadline: December 17, 2018, 5:00 PM EST

For more information: Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars Questions? doescholars@orau.org

Nominate a UF Champion for Change!

The annual Champions for Change Awards program recognizes individuals or groups in the UF community who have made significant contributions in the areas of sustainability and health & well-being during their time at UF.

Nominate a deserving student, faculty, staff or organization today!

Nomination Categories:

Sustainability (which can encompass efforts made in the areas of waste reduction, water/energy conservation, social equity, outreach/engagement, academics, green teams, etc.)

Health and Well-being (which includes efforts made in the areas of physical, social, spiritual, or emotional well-being.) Nominations are judged based upon the uniqueness of the achievement, the level of effort required, the commitment to sustaining the achievement, and the significance for personal growth or the impact of the achievement on the UF community. Self-nominations are accepted!

Winners will be recognized at the Campus Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 11.

The Champions for Change nomination deadline is Friday, February 23. Don't wait - submit your nomination today!

Have questions about the program or nomination process? Send us an e-mail!

Student Conduct Committee members sought

Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in the UF Dean of Students Office is currently recruiting faculty, staff, and graduate students to serve on our Student Conduct Committee. Student Conduct Committee members hear all types of cases involving alleged violations of the Student Honor and Conduct Codes, and play an integral role in educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of the UF community, in addition to upholding community behavioral standards.

Those who are interested in becoming members will be required to attend a training, with the next one occurring on Tuesday November 14, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Dean of Students Office Conference Room, located in 202 Peabody Hall. If you or someone you know may be interested, or if you have any questions please contact Amanda Campbell at AmandaC@dso.ufl.edu.

Engineers Week 2018 Director Applications

Interested in getting involved in the College of Engineering? Now's your chance! Directors applications for Engineers' Week 2018 are now open! If you like to be a part of UF's two week long celebration of engineering, follow the link below!

https://goo.gl/forms/LTuX8Tey6dOO60D52

Applications close Sept. 6th, email eweek.uf@gmail.com with any questions!

LeadUF Facilitator Application

Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to apply to facilitate the LeadUF experience! Facilitators should have a willingness to foster a mentoring relationship with undergraduates at the University of Florida. During the retreat, facilitators will lead large group activities, small group discussions, reflections, outdoor experiences and foster time for students to connect with other leaders. Those selected are expected to attend all trainings and portions of the LeadUF retreat.

Facilitator Requirements
Be a faculty or staff member, or graduate student at the University of Florida
Submit Facilitator Application
Be available for facilitator training sessions: March 17th, 2-4pm at UF and March 30th (after work, evening) at Camp Suwannee.
Attend LeadUF all day March 31-April 2 (food and accommodation at Camp Suwannee are provided, facilitators are responsible for transportation to and from the retreat)
Support and follow the LeadUF Curriculum
Have departmental and/or college support to attend LeadUF
Have a willingness to foster a mentoring relationship with undergraduates at the University of Florida

Contact Taylor Stokes at taylors@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu for inquiries.

The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Applications deadline February 1st.

Applications are now being accepted for induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

Click here for more information about the UF Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

Members of the Bouchet society will work as ambassadors to promote diversity across campus, have the opportunity to network with other Bouchet Fellows and present their research during the Bouchet Society’s spring conference at Yale University.

Student and Postdoc Application Process:
Membership into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is by application only and approved by the National Steering Committee. All nominees must be ABD, having completed their qualifying exam, orals, qualifying papers or equivalent before submitting all materials listed below.

Application Materials: Deadline is February 1st, 2017
Completed Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Nomination Forms from each of the following:

• The nominee's dissertation advisor or committee member
• A graduate faculty member or administrator with knowledge of the candidate's leadership and character attributes
• Current unofficial transcript
• A current Curriculum Vitae or resume
• 250-word dissertation or research abstract
• Statement of purpose (2-page maximum) from the candidate indicating their educational and career accomplishments and future professional goals, past and current academic experience and the ways in which they have and will continue to fulfill the five thrusts of scholarship, character, leadership, service and advocacy and how the candidate's educational accomplishments will contribute to the mission of the Bouchet Society.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.

The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Applications are NOW OPEN!

Applications are now being accepted for induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

Click here for more information about the UF Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

Members of the Bouchet society will work as ambassadors to promote diversity across campus, have the opportunity to network with other Bouchet Fellows and present their research during the Bouchet Society’s spring conference at Yale University.

1. Student and Postdoc Application Process:
Membership into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is by application only and approved by the National Steering Committee. All nominees must be ABD, having completed their qualifying exam, orals, qualifying papers or equivalent before submitting all materials listed below.

Application Materials: Deadline is February 1st, 2017
Completed Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Nomination Forms from each of the following:
The nominee's dissertation advisor or committee member

• A graduate faculty member or administrator with knowledge of the candidate's leadership and character attributes
• Current unofficial transcript
• A current Curriculum Vitae or resume
• 250-word dissertation or research abstract
• Statement of purpose (2-page maximum) from the candidate indicating their educational and career accomplishments and future professional goals, past and current academic experience and the ways in which they have and will continue to fulfill the five thrusts of scholarship, character, leadership, service and advocacy and how the candidate's educational accomplishments will contribute to the mission of the Bouchet Society.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.

Leadership Opportunity for Graduate Students

 Serve as a small group facilitator for the Servant Leader Institute (SLI). Connect with student organizations as they better understand themselves through the lense of servant leadership and creating intentional partnerships and connections within the community. Email JacquelineA@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu by October 7 if you are interested. *SLI Facilitators will be available for the all day institute on October 23, as well as a 2 hour training on October 20.

Leadership & Service Opportunity

The Brown Center of Leadership and Service would like to present you and your students with a wonderful opportunity to serve the Gainesville community through our annual Summer Plunge Day of Service. Summer Plunge is a day when our volunteers branch out all over the Gainesville area to different organization sites to provide beneficial service to the community. Volunteers can participate in a variety of services that range from working with animals, working with the elderly, alleviating environmental issues and many more interesting activities. Please consider participating in this event and making a positive impact on the Gainesville community. The event will take place on July 23rd from 8am to 1pm.

Volunteer registration takes place from June 27th - July 20th. Please see the Summer Plunge page of The Brown Center for Leadership and Service website for more details.

Individuals seeking leadership opportunities can also sign up to be site leaders. Site leaders gain important leadership and facilitation experiences and are essential for the success of Summer Plunge! Training will be provided to include skills on volunteer motivation and reflection. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and community members. Site leader applications are open from June 20th - July 4th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Laura Guzman at LauraGu@Leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

Gator Well STRIVE program seeks Lead Peer Educator

Seeking energetic graduate student to join the STRIVE (Sexual Trauma/ Interpersonal Violence Education) at GatorWell team. Students of all gender identities are encouraged to apply. STRIVE educates, inspires and empowers UF students to actively participate in creating a campus community that is free from interpersonal violence.

Please direct questions to Rita Lawrence, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator, at rjlawrence@ufl.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15th, 2016. Apply at https://jobs.ufl.edu Requisition # 496825.

For the complete job description contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu