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An introduction to the
University Organizational Structure An overview of the university's organizational structure. Includes links to many UCF administrative and academic units, including the colleges, centers, and institutes.
Academic and Employment Information An overview of academic and general employment information for faculty including various regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and benefits of UCF employment.
Pedagogical resources from the Research resources from the Office of Research and Commercialization, which serves UCF researchers as the official liaison between UCF and government and commercial sectors. Campus resources and information about many helpful offices and agencies at UCF can be found at the Faculty Success website.
Preamble
UCF OverviewThis section
provides an introduction to the
University HistoryThe need
for a university in the central part of the state was first felt in the
late 1950s when forecasts predicted tremendous growth in college
enrollment. In 1963 the
"The
To more
accurately reflect its mission as a university with a wide range of
academic programs, on
Enrollment grew as fast as the university could expand its facilities, offerings, and services. Today, UCF is one of the largest of the eleven schools in the State University System of Florida, with a Fall 2007 student enrollment of 48,699 and housing eleven colleges: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Health and Public Affairs, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Optics and Photonics, College of Sciences, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and the Burnett Honors College.
In partnership with industry, UCF has developed world-class centers and institutes in the areas of photonics, modeling and simulation; and the Central Florida Research Park adjacent to the university is ranked as one of the top ten such facilities in the nation.
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The UCF mission statement was originally developed by the Strategic Planning Council and is endorsed by the UCF Board of Trustees. It is the official statement that should be used in the catalog, degree proposals, and other academic documents. The University The
Back to beginning of UCF Overview University VisionIn the context of our mission, UCF’s Vision describes our desired end state—a condition of being fully successful in achieving our mission. In a word, the vision is prominence. The University
Vision Statement is as follows: The
Back to beginning of UCF Overview University ValuesThe UCF values comprise the guiding principles that direct the actions of the university, its students, and its employees. The University Values Statement is as
follows: Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.
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University CreedThe above values have been incorporated into a UCF Creed that directs the actions of the University, its students and its employees.
Integrity I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty. Scholarship I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community. Community I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual. Creativity I will use my talents to enrich the human experience. Excellence I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.
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Institutional ProfileUCF is a metropolitan research institution with a tradition of quality instruction, research and service, promoting the advancement and application of knowledge. UCF is committed to providing its students the finest undergraduate education available in Florida, achieving international prominence in key graduate and research programs, promoting a global perspective in its curricula and research, fostering inclusiveness and diversity, and becoming America's leading partnership university. In the
Fall of 2007 approximately 48,699 students
enrolled at the university's campus in
UCF works
actively to build partnerships that promote development of
Partnerships with
high-technology industry have emerged in various centers and institutes
including the Institute for Simulation and Training, Center for Research
and Education in Optics and Lasers, Center for Applied Human Factors in
Aviation, Florida Space Institute, The university's
state-of-the-art visual arts complex, music, film and theater programs,
and the UCF-Orlando Shakespeare Festival, support the area’s cultural
growth.
In the College of Sciences,
the Institute for Social and Behavioral Science undertakes applied
research projects for local community agencies and groups such as Harbor
House, the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, the Orlando
Housing Authority, the Healthy Community Initiative, and many others.
The local media regularly call upon members of UCF’s
Department of Political Science for commentary and analysis of political
issues and campaigns. In addition, area studies programs, primarily
housed in the
In conjunction with the
university's efforts to provide high-quality academic opportunities and
the development of mutually rewarding partnerships is a strong
commitment to diversity and inclusivity. To this end, UCF's Office of
Diversity Initiatives provides information and training to faculty,
staff, and students about diversity within the
In all of
its teaching, research, and service programs, UCF continually reaffirms
its commitment to become one of
Goal 1: Offer the best
undergraduate education available in
Goal 2: Achieve international prominence in key programs of graduate study and research. Goal 3: Provide international focus to our curricula and research programs. Goal 4: Become more inclusive and diverse. Goal 5: Be
For more information on current facts about UCF, please visit: http://www.iroffice.ucf.edu/character/current.html
Strategic Planning at UCFThe
Back to beginning of UCF Overview UCF Board of TrusteesOn
Florida Statute 1001.74 states that the State University System boards of trustees shall be responsible for:
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cost-effective policy decisions appropriate to the
university’s mission;
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implementation and maintenance of high quality
education programs within law and rules of the State Board of Education;
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the measurement of university performance;
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the reporting of university-related information;
and
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the provision of input
regarding state policy, budgeting, and education standards. For more information on the UCF Board of Trustees, including board members, visit http://bot.ucf.edu/.
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Colleges at
the
Degrees and
courses of study are offered in nine colleges at the
In
addition, the
Beginning in fall 2009, the university will also offer a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree program through its College of Medicine that was established in the fall of 2006.
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UCF Regional CampusesThe
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UCF's Organizational StructureThis section presents a general overview of the university's organizational structure and provides links to many UCF administrative and academic units.
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Colleges, Centers, and Institutes Office of the PresidentThe UCF
Board of Trustees appoints the president of the university who is
ultimately responsible for every aspect of university operations. The
president appoints the other officers of the university and determines
their authority and respective responsibilities. As such, all university
units report to the president, most often through the respective vice
presidents (see the organizational chart
http://president.ucf.edu/chart-image.html). Those reporting directly to
the Office of the President include the following:
Provost and ExecutiveVice President for Academic AffairsThe Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs reports directly to the president and is second in command at the university. Responsibility for administration of all academic programs, budgets related to academic affairs, and faculty personnel issues resides with the person holding this position. For further discussion of Academic Affairs, see section titled Office of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure Vice President and Chief of StaffThe Vice President and Chief of Staff reports directly to the president, serves as liaison to the university’s Board of Trustees, manages the personnel, operations, and budget of the Office of the President, and has responsibility for the following units: Office of Diversity Initiatives, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs, General Counsel's Office (for administrative matters), Ombuds Office, and University Audit. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Vice President for Administration and FinanceFunctions of the university related to its daily business operation fall under the responsibility of the Vice President for Administration and Finance. The Division of Administration and Finance includes the following units: Human Resources, Business Services, University Police Department, Physical Plant, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Planning, Finance and Accounting, and Purchasing. For further information visit their website at http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~admfin/ or call (407) 823-2351. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Vice President for University RelationsThe Vice President for University Relations is responsible for developing partnerships with individuals and groups in an effort to help UCF achieve its goal of becoming the nation's leading metropolitan university. Key constituencies include local, state and national elected officials; local, state, regional, national and international media; chambers of commerce; area businesses, social organizations and government agencies; economic and regional business development councils and commissions; local, state, regional and national opinion leaders; and neighborhood associations. Units within University Relations include: Federal Relations, Governmental Relations, State & Local Government Affairs, University Economic Development; and Defense Transition Services. For more information about the Division of University Relations, please call (407) 823-2502 or visit: http://universityrelations.ucf.edu/economic_development/index.htm. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Vice President for Community RelationsThe Vice President for Community Relations oversees the cultivation, maintenance and enhancement of links between the university and the various publics that it serves. This includes the creation and implementation of community-based programs to increase knowledge and understanding of the university within key external communities. The Vice President for Community Relations is responsible for the following units: Constituent Relations, Community Relations, the Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies, and the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Global Perspectives. For more information about the Division of Community Relations, please call (407) 317-7725 or visit http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~divcomre/contact.html.
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Vice
President for Development and Alumni Relations
The Vice
President for Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for
enhancing relationships with UCF alumni, friends, faculty, staff and
community partners. As such, the Vice President for Development and
Alumni Relations is also CEO of the UCF Foundation, Inc., the official
fundraising organization and recipient of gifts for the
Vice President for Marketing, Communications, and AdmissionsThe Vice President for Marketing, Communications, and Admissions is responsible for coordinating and directing the functions of the university most directly responsible for establishing, originating and disseminating positive, targeted communications developed to enhance and forward the university's prominence, achievements, identity and value to its diverse constituencies. This value is defined not only in geographic terms, encompassing international, national, state and local audiences, but in terms of defined audiences ranging from prospective students, staff, faculty and corporate partnerships to the communities the university serves and its stakeholders. The following units report to the Vice President for Marketing, Communications, and Admissions: University Marketing, News & Information, Student Financial Assistance, Undergraduate Admissions. For more information please call (407) 823-2232 or visit http://www.mca.ucf.edu/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
University General CounselThe General Counsel's Office functions primarily in an advisory capacity and reports directly to the president. The attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel represent the university in all legal matters (judicial, administrative, and other legal proceedings). They provide legal advice to the university in a wide variety of areas including business law, contracts, education law, labor/employment, environmental law, athletics, constitutional law, research/intellectual property law and tort. The office also provides legal representation to employees in need as a result of acting within the scope and course of their employment. For more information about the General Counsel's Office, please call (407) 823-2482 or visit http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~gcounsel/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure Executive Vice President and Director of AthleticsUnder the
general supervision of the Executive Vice President and Director of
Athletics, the UCF Athletic Department coaches and staff coordinate the
university's athletics programs. For more
information about UCF Athletics, please call (407) 823-3213 or visit
http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/.
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Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsThe Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs is the division head for the Division of Academic Affairs. Briefly stated, the mission of the Division of Academic Affairs is to create and support an environment that promotes the university’s academic endeavors as one of the state’s most comprehensive and diversified institutions of higher education. Included in the division's organizational structure are the university's eleven colleges, the regional campuses, the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services, the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the Division of Graduate Studies, and the Division of Information Technologies and Resources. The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs also includes units designed to provide leadership and support in academic planning and evaluation, international and interdisciplinary studies, faculty relations, budget and facilities, and special projects and initiatives. For more information about the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Division of Academic Affairs, please call (407) 823-2302 or visit http://provost.ucf.edu/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Office of the Vice President for ResearchThe Office of the Vice President for Research includes the UCF Office of Research and Commercialization (ORC), which serves UCF scholars as the official liaison between the university and external agencies by providing a helping hand for faculty working their way through the funding and contract management process. The office helps establish connections with agencies and individuals that increase opportunities and funding for research and other creative activities. The units reporting to the Vice President for Research are the Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC), the Arboretum, the Center for Lifestyle Medicine, the Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers (CREOL), Florida Solar Energy Center, Institute for Simulation and Training, Nanoscience Technology Center, the Women's Research Center, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Technology Transfer, and the Technology Incubator. For additional information about the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Office of Research and Commercialization, visit http://www.research.ucf.edu/ or refer to the following contact information: Office of the Vice President for Research (407) 823-5538 Office of Research and Commercialization (407) 823-3778 Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Division of Student Development and Enrollment ServicesThe Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES) refers collectively to the division and its many functional units responsible for the administration and management of programs, services, facilities and activities designed to support and complement the educational mission of the university while simultaneously improving the student’s total collegiate experience. In partnership with other university divisions and the community, the division fosters a philosophy that promotes an optimal student-learning environment. The units comprising the division include Academic Development and Retention, Campus Life, Administrative Services, Regional Campus Student Services, and Assessment and Planning. For additional information about the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services, please visit http://www.sdes.ucf.edu/ or call their main number at (407) 823-2821. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Office of Undergraduate StudiesThe Office of Undergraduate Studies supports the academic mission of the university, assisting in curriculum development and review, in co-curricular planning and programming, and in enhancing the effectiveness of other units and faculty in their efforts to provide outstanding undergraduate education. The Office of Undergraduate Studies is overseen by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies as is its Academic Services unit. In addition, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies oversees the following units: Career Services and Experiential Learning, Division of Continuing Education, Karen L. Smith Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. For additional information about the Office of Undergraduate Studies call (407) 823-4197 or visit http://www.undergraduatestudies.ucf.edu/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure Division of Graduate StudiesThe Division of Graduate Studies is integral to the university’s goal of achieving international prominence in key programs of graduate study. The division is responsible for planning for new and existing graduate program development and policies; graduate admissions and retention; marketing and recruiting of graduate programs; graduate enrollment management; graduate student financial support; student services; graduate policies and best planning practices; acting as a liaison with the Graduate Council; and collaboration with the Office of Research and Commercialization. The departments that comprise this division include recruiting, admissions and student services, and financial assistance and publications. In addition, the division provides oversight to the International Services Center. For further information about the Division of Graduate Studies, please call (407) 823-2766 or visit http://www.graduate.ucf.edu/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Division of Information Technologies and ResourcesThe Division of Information Technologies and Resources provides comprehensive planning and support for UCF’s information and communications resources. The division's operating units include: University Libraries, Computer Services and Telecommunications, Course Development and Web Services, Office of Instructional Resources, Center for Distributed Learning, The UCF Channel, and the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness. For additional information about the Division of Information Technologies and Resources please call (407) 823-6778 or visit http://itr.ucf.edu/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Division of Planning and EvaluationThe Division of Planning and Evaluation provides overall coordination of the diverse academic planning and evaluation functions of the university. Areas of responsibility include strategic planning, enrollment planning, support for new program planning, and regional campus development, provision of academic data and information, and the coordination of program reviews and accreditation, accountability, and assessment. The unit promotes interdisciplinary program planning and development of the international dimension of the curriculum. Support in these areas is provided to the university community via the division's numerous reporting units including: Division of Information, Analysis, and Assessment, Office of Institutional Research, Operational Excellence and Assessment Support, University Analysis and Planning Support, SACS Support, and the Office of International and Interdisciplinary Studies. For additional information about the Division of Planning and Evaluation, please call (407) 823-3202 or visit their website at http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~pande/. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Academic AdministrationThe Academic Administration unit works closely with the University Budget Office and oversees academic budget administration. This unit is also responsible for academic space management and academic data analysis. For additional information about the Academic Administration unit, please call (407) 823-4978. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Office of Faculty
Relations
The Office of Faculty Relations provides information and counsel to faculty and faculty administrators with respect to faculty personnel matters. The office works closely with the General Counsel's Office to coordinate collective bargaining efforts with the United Faculty of Florida and is responsible for interpreting and facilitating the implementation of the faculty and professional employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement. As such, the Office of Faculty Relations is responsible for administering processes related to promotion and tenure, the sabbaticals and professional development leave programs, the sick leave pool, and various faculty awards programs. The office also handles university-level grievances for in-unit faculty and professional employees. In addition, the Office of Faculty Relations is responsible for enforcing compliance with university guidelines for faculty teaching qualifications. For additional information about the Office of Faculty Relations, please call (407) 823-1113 or visit www.facultyrelations.ucf.edu. Back to beginning of UCF Organizational Structure
Colleges, Centers, and InstitutesUCF Colleges
The
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