Faculty and Staff

Departments are reminded to request that faculty/staff members return all checked-out University property prior to leaving employment. Refer to the employee exit checklist located on the Human Resources website. For questions, contact Jim Mousa, property asset coordinator.

The electronic 2018 W-2 wage and tax statements will be available through the myWings Employee Self-Service portal Tuesday, Jan. 22, to employees who elected to receive the statement in electronic format. The deadline to elect electronic W-2 is Thursday, Jan. 17. Refer to Instructions for Electronic Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement, Navigation Guide: Online W-2 Consent Form and Navigation Guide: Online W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for assistance. No action is required of active employees who already provided consent. Paper 2018 W-2 wage and tax statements will be mailed on or before Thursday, Jan. 31, to all current employees who didn't elect to receive statements in electronic format and former employees who are required to receive the W-2 statements in paper format. The paper W-2 wage and tax statements will be mailed to each employee’s permanent address, the address printed on payroll checks and myWings pay stubs. Employees should revisit permanent address information and make necessary changes via myWings Employee Self-Service portal by the end of the business day, Thursday, Jan. 17, for the W-2 statement to be mailed to a new address. Questions can be directed to the Payroll Office via email or by calling (904) 620-2984, (904) 620-2706 or (904) 620-2992.

The USPS filed mailing and shipping rate changes on October 10, 2018, to the Postal Regulatory Commission. These changes apply to all mail from first-class to priority and are scheduled to take effect Sunday, Jan. 27. The USPS requested a 5 cent increase to the 1 oz. Forever Stamp, increasing the cost to 55 cents. However, postage meter customers will pay a discounted rate of 50 cents for each 1 oz. first-class single mail piece, a savings of 5 cents over the retail rate. For more information, visit the webpage.

Most University offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Below are special hours of operation and closures:

• Bookstore: Closed
• Business Services: Closed
• Carpenter Library: Closed
• Center for Instruction and Research Technology: Closed
• College Optical: Closed
• Community First Credit Union: Closed
• Delaney Student Union: Closed
• Dining Services: Visit the website
• Eco Adventure: Closed
• Field House: Closed
• Game Room: Closed
• Golf Complex: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• ITS Help Desk: Closed
• Lend-A-Wing Pantry: Closed
• Ogier Gardens: Closed
• OneJax: Closed
• One-Stop Student Services: Closed
• Osprey Connector: Inactive after 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; will resume 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, with a modified housing route
• Osprey Transit: Inactive after 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18; will resume 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22
• Student Government Offices: Closed
• Student Wellness Complex: Closed
• Town Center Shuttle: Will run normal service activity beginning 11 a.m.
• UPS Store: Closed

Procurement Services will host the Preferred Vendor Show to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about product and service offerings from University-contracted vendors. Complimentary light lunch items and attendance prizes will be provided throughout the event.

• Local convicted felons register to vote in historic voter expansion: Dr. Natasha Christie, chair and associate professor of political science and public administration, shared insight on how amendments are written with Action News.
• Civil Rights icon Carlotta LaNier to speak at MLK Scholarship Luncheon: Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of the "Little Rock Nine," a courageous group of African American students that integrated Arkansas' Central High School in 1957 following the U. S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education, will speak at UNF in February. Action News previewed the event.
• Big names could throw curveball in election for Jacksonville Mayor: Dr. Michael Binder, associate professor of political science and Public Opinion Research Lab director, shared his insight on local election candidates with First Coast News.
• Coleman soared through the air — and beyond barriers: Part of the Uncovering Jax project, UNF journalism students collaborated with The Florida Times-Union Editorial Board, to write about Bessie Coleman, pioneering black woman pilot.
• Longtime Jacksonville journalist Lewis ‘Skip’ Livingston remembered: Livingston was the University's first public relations director and served as adjunct instructor in communication. The Times-Union shared his story.

Read more about UNF faculty, staff and students in "Featured Stories."

Beginning Monday, Jan. 14, the web-based printing service can only be accessed when signed in to a UNF wireless network or from a University computer. Students living in residential housing areas will continue to be able to use the web-based printing service, but off-campus users will no longer be able to.

The ITS Academic Technology department and the Faculty Association's Campus Technology Committee invite proposals from faculty for Academic Technology Grants. These grants support and advance the technology needs of faculty members in their teaching, research/creative and service activities. The grant program will provide support of up to $1,000 towards information technology requirements per funded individual project, or up to $2,000 for multiple faculty members working together. Applications for the spring funding round are due 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Visit the Academic Technology Grants webpage for more information. 

The Intercultural Center for Peace is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate King's ideals during the MLK Scholarship Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 6. The completed application packet is due Wednesday, Jan. 16; access the packet via the webpage. For additional information, contact Lorna Bautista, office manager. 

Instruction librarians are available to provide hands-on training in the Carpenter Library's numerous electronic resources and collections. Sessions are tailored to class needs and cover research tools specific to the subject being taught. Faculty are encouraged to work with librarians to fit course needs with a synchronous, live session or a completely asynchronous library instruction experience for both online and hybrid courses. Schedule a spring class.

The University will host the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23. Abstracts are due Wednesday, Jan. 16. Participants will be notified of an acceptance decision by Friday, Jan. 25. Visit the FURC website for more information.

A new research database is available on the Library Databases webpage. Librarians are available to provide demonstrations and classroom instruction for all library resources. 

• Chicago Manual of Style Online is the authoritative reference work on rules for writing, editing and publishing, including grammar, punctuation, capitalization and citation styles as well as copyrights and permissions for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers and publishers. It includes a Citation Quick Guide that includes sample citations in notes-bibliography and author-date styles, access to the CMOS Shop Talk blog with useful information for students and the Chicago Style Q&A.

The Women's Center is currently accepting nominations for the Susan B. Anthony Award, which honors an individual who has an outstanding record of leadership, service and contributions that promote women's growth at the University. Current and former students, faculty and staff are eligible and self-nominations are accepted. Nominations due 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. For more information, visit the Women's Center website or stop by the office, Founders Hall, Building 2, Room 2100.

This workshop provides an introduction to tools in Canvas that promote student engagement. Strategies for implementing learning activities that prioritize learner-learner, learner-content and learner-instructor interactions will be highlighted. Tools that encourage collaboration, participation and feedback will be showcased. Register.

Students and faculty are encouraged to submit nominations for the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year and Mentor of the Year awards which will be presented during the Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS) conference Wednesday, April 3. For more information, visit the SOARS webpage. Nominations are due by Thursday, Jan. 31.

The following is a new process for students to find course materials at the UNF Bookstore called "Shop by Author."

• 1. Sign in to myWings
• 2. Click the "Registration" tab
• 3. Scroll down to "Course Materials (Follett Discover)"
• 4. Select "My Materials List" at the bottom of the page to view your course list by author

For additional help, ask a staff member on the second floor of the Bookstore, call the textbook department at (904) 620-1251 or email.

The Women's Center is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Women's History Month Scholarship. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. For eligibility requirements and more information, visit the Women's Center website or stop by the office, Founders Hall, Building 2, Room 2100. 

Students can now play the four-hole golf course at no charge Monday through Friday; tee time not required. To play the course, students must be currently registered for classes and present a valid Osprey 1Card at the pro shop before beginning play. Students also receive discounted prices to hit practice balls on the driving range. For more information, contact the golf complex at (904) 620–2050 or visit the website.

The Doctoral (Ed. D) program in Educational Leadership will hold an informational session where potential students can learn about the admission process, program of study and program structure. While visiting, participants are encouraged to explore the College of Education and Human Services and the campus. Two sessions take place noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Petway Hall, Building 57, Room 3201. For questions, email Adelyn Fleming, office assistant, or email David Hoppey, associate professor of education.

Genuinely U, a women's faculty and staff network, creates opportunities for the women of the University to be inspired, support one another, advance women's leadership and effect change within the University and broader community. Featured speaker Dr. Krista Paulsen, College of Arts and Sciences associate dean, will discuss "Managing Up: Leading with Compassion and Influencing Leaders." The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31; RSVP via the webpage. For more information about the breakfast meeting or signing up, email Joanna Young, Women's Center coordinator. 

The Master of Social Work Program will present the 2019 Professional Development Brown Bag Session. Linda Wilson, licensed clinical social worker at Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems, will present "Active Ingredients for Trauma-Informed Care." For more information about the Brown Bag Session or the MSW program, contact Jennifer Spaulding-Givens, MSW program director.

Active-duty military, veterans, Guard, Reserve and military spouses are invited to attend the "Secret C.O.D.E. of Compelling Communications" workshop. Learn how to enhance presentation skills, connect with the correct audiences, explain services effectively and practice simple tricks to overcome nervousness. Participants will leave with two speeches/pitches that they can use immediately to sell their skills to employers or products to customers. Breakfast, lunch and a copy of "Ten Public Speaking Tips to Inspire and Lead" by Fred Haley are included in the workshop. Register.

The Science Cafe, a monthly public series hosted by the Carpenter Library and the departments of psychology and biology will present, "The Statistical Power of Cognitive Functions in NIH Clinical Trials," by Dr. Thomas G. Brott. A professor of neurology and director for research at Mayo Clinic, Brott is also the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Professor of Neurosciences as well as the James C. and Sarah K. Kennedy Dean for Research. Lunch will be provided by Brio Tuscan Grille. RSVP is not required.

Join the Interfaith Center to discuss your thoughts on preachers speaking in public spaces on campus. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Join the Interfaith Center for dinner and interfaith trivia.

The committee will meet to conduct phone interviews for the exceptional, deaf and interpreter education department's clinical assistant professor position, 338810. For more information, contact Adelyn Fleming, office assistant.

The committee will conduct phone interviews for the anatomy and physiology lecturer position, 315900.

The committee will conduct a phone interview for the anatomy and physiology lecturer position, 315900.

The committee will conduct on-campus interviews with the following candidates for the assistant professor of inorganic chemistry position, 335320, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Science and Engineering Building, Building 50, Room 3200, as follows: 

• Tuesday, Jan. 8: Joyce Pham
• Tuesday, Jan. 15: James Hodges
• Thursday, Jan. 17: Steven Pellizzeri 

The committee will conduct an on-campus interview for the assistant/associate professor position, 322850/339680. 

The committee will meet to conduct video interviews for the assistant/associate professor of ASL/English interpreting position, 320790. For more information, contact Tina E. Cross, office manager.

The search committee will conduct on-campus interviews for the full-time instructor position, 331300. Interview sessions will take place in the Brooks College of Health, Brooks Brown Hall, Building 39, Room 4042, as follows:

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10
• 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11
• 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16

For a more detailed schedule, contact Laura Shilling, office manager.

The committee will meet to discuss the assistant professor of statistics position, 317770.

The committee will hold the initial meeting to discuss the applicants and choose the candidates who will move forward in the interview process for the lab lecturer of physics position, 312800. 

The committee will meet to conduct on-campus interviews for the assistant professor of sociology position, 312390, as follows:

• Wednesday, Jan. 16: 1:40 to 2:55 p.m. Teaching demonstration; Brooks Brown Hall, Building 39, Room 1009
• Thursday, Jan. 17: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Research discussion; Social Sciences, Building 51, Room 2121, followed by 6:45 p.m. dinner with candidate 

The committee will meet to review applications for the director of equal opportunity and inclusion position, 314810.

The Board will meet for its first quarterly meeting of 2019.

A general focus group meeting takes place on the third Thursday of every month for multiple departments to disseminate information to the campus community and answer questions. To be added to the focus group email distribution list for meeting reminders and special updates, contact Leanne Thomas, accounts payable manager. View the monthly newsletter

The Sustainability Committee will host an open meeting to discuss issues pertaining to environmental responsibility and sustainability; view more information on the webpage.

Enjoy open mic nights at the Boathouse, Student Union, Building 58W, Room 2600, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Jan. 17, Feb. 14, and March 14. Sign up to participate at the Boathouse on the day of the event or by sending a direct message to @UNFdining on Instagram.

Dining Services and the Ogier Gardens will co-host a farmers market at Market Day. Fresh produce from the Gardens will be available for purchase.

Dining Services will provide samples of Jack & Olive, a new grab and go meal option.

A variety of meal memberships are available to meet your dining needs at discounted rates. Students sign up via myWings; faculty/staff sign up at the Dining Services office, Osprey Commons, Building 16, Room 2100.

Enjoy music, including karaoke, open mic night, a DJ and live bands, at the Boathouse, Delaney Student Union, Building 58W, Room 2600, every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dining Catering Services is now offering boxed lunches for events. Faculty and staff can enter the raffle at Osprey Cafe for a chance to win box lunches for your office. Raffle runs today, Monday, Jan. 14, until the winner is announced at noon Friday, Jan. 18.

A gray metal bookcase and a four-door metal filing cabinet, in good condition, are available, Student Union, Building 58E, Room 2319A.

Four tall chairs on wheels are available, Center for Instruction and Research Technology, Daniel Hall, Building 10, Room 1150. Photos provided upon request.

Session proposals for the 15th Annual Professional Development Forum will be accepted from the campus community through midnight Friday, Jan. 18; submit via the webpage.

The upcoming Center for Instruction and Research Technology workshops are as follows:

• OneSearch - Library Lists for Canvas:
  • Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Carpenter Library, Building 12, Room 2102B; Register
  • 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, Online; Register
• Creating Presentations with Microsoft Sway and Adobe Spark: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 25, Honors Hall, Building 10, Room 1102; Register

The upcoming professional development training sessions are as follows:

• Direct Pay/Electronic Invoice Approval: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, Carpenter Library, Building 12, Room 4301
• Website Accessibility: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, Hicks Hall, Building 53, Room 1400
• University Property and Records Management: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, Carpenter Library, Building 12, Room 4301
• Banner 9 Administrative Pages: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, Hicks Hall, Building 53, Room 1400
• CMS - Redesign Workshop: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Hicks Hall, Building 53, Room 1400
• OASys Applicant Tracking: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Carpenter Library, Building 12, Room 4301
• OASys Position Management Training: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Hicks Hall, Building 53, Room 1400
• Policies and Procedures for Travel Training: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, Carpenter Library, Building 12, Room 4301

The 38th Annual Luncheon will feature speaker Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of the "Little Rock Nine," a courageous group of African American students that integrated Arkansas' Central High School in 1957 following the U. S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education. A limited number of free tickets are available to students with a valid Osprey 1Card. Tickets for the event are $30 for individuals; sponsorships are also available. Purchase tickets through the UNF Ticket Box Office online, in person at Roy Lassiter Hall, Building 8, Room 1100, or by calling (904) 620-2878. For additional event questions, contact Lorna Bautista, via email or by calling (904) 620-2475.

The University community is invited to a reception to say farewell to Cheryl Gonzalez, director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, after eight years of service to the University. Refreshments will be served.

The University community is invited to a reception to say farewell to Cheryl Gonzalez, director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, after eight years of service to the University. Refreshments will be served.

Student Health Services will provide flu shots to students, faculty and staff for $20, payable in cash or check. No appointment is needed.

The Center for Community-Based Learning is accepting applications for the Osprey Community Engagement Medallion. This award recognizes up to 25 students, graduating in both the spring as well as the summer semesters, who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the greater Jacksonville community through community-based learning, volunteerism, community or social advocacy, community-based federal work-study and political engagement. The award will be presented in the spring and includes potential summer graduates. The application deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Visit the website for more information.

The Osprey Eyes Mystery Patron Program is now accepting spring semester applications for student reviewers. The program's mission is to achieve excellent customer service on campus. Reviewers will anonymously visit various campus departments, food venues and retail establishments and will record the results via online survey. For a complete job description and to apply, visit the website.

Active-duty or veteran students over the age of eighteen are being sought to participate in a research study on the transition from military life to college life. Participation will help in the development of reliable assessments of stress and functioning. The study involves questionnaires, heart rate monitoring and auditory/balance tests. There will be two one-hour sessions in the Social Science Building, Building 51, Room 3107. Volunteers will receive a $20 gift card in compensation. If interested, contact the Physio Resilience Lab via email.

The Women's Center has a Nursing Nest where mothers can breastfeed or express milk comfortably while on campus. The Nursing Nest, located in the Women's Center, Founders Hall, Building 2, Room 2103, is a private, secure space that includes power outlets for personal pumps and a plush recliner for comfort and relaxation.