New Faculty Orientation
- Date: August 19, 2025
- Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Straughn Professional Development Center
The fair consists of a brief welcome and introduction, followed by a chance to have conversations and gather information from key departments on campus.
Join Our New Faculty Orientation Canvas Site
The New Faculty Orientation (NFO) Canvas site offers a comprehensive introduction to the university’s core offices, support resources, and ways to connect across campus. It also contains recorded Zoom sessions provided by key departments on campus. The Canvas site is organized into distinct modules to help guide you to the information you need.
- The Core Office Module features welcome videos, departmental information, services, resources, links, and contact details.
- The Faculty Support Module provides an overview of support services, including the Library, UF Research, the Center for Instructional Technology and Training, and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
- The Connect Module includes a schedule of Zoom sessions hosted by key campus departments, along with information on additional new faculty events and meet-ups.
How to Access
- If you are not already logged in to Canvas, the link below will redirect you to elearning.ufl.edu. If elearning.ufl.edu loads click “Log In to e-Learning” to be redirected to the New Faculty Orientation Canvas site.
- You must have a GatorLink username and password created in order to access.
- If you are having issues accessing the site please reach out at sahanson@ufl.edu for support.
New Faculty Orientation Sessions
Our Fall 2024 sessions have concluded. If you would like to view the recorded sessions please visit the New Faculty Orientation Canvas site. Click on the department you’d like to view and select “Video Recording.”
These sessions are held live, last 30-60 minutes and will consist of a department overview, critical resources, and time for Q&A. For those sessions with multiple offerings, please feel free to attend the session time that works best for you. You will need a GatorLink account to log in.
In this session, you will learn about the various health insurance options available through the State of Florida and the University of Florida. You will also learn about retirement plans, supplemental benefit and voluntary savings plans.
- 8/12 at 10:00am – Passcode: 424774
- 8/20 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 428499
In this session, you will learn about the UF Research ecosystem, which connects faculty with the tools they need to succeed in their research and scholarship. It will cover how to obtain assistance with everything from finding and managing funding to connecting with core services like computing, specialized labs, and libraries.
- 8/13 at 10:00am – Passcode: 046638
- 8/22 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 531740
Discover the teaching resources and supports the Center for Teaching Excellence has to offer! Our office provides workshops and teaching events designed to build a community of faculty members to share ideas and resources, strengthen teaching, and maximize learning. Learn how the CTE can support you as you advance your teaching career.
- 8/14 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 271423
- 8/21 at 10:00am – Passcode: 623320
This session will provide an overview of the George A. Smathers Libraries covering important resources for faculty, including Subject Specialists, Records Management, statewide UBorrow service, Scholarly Communications, and Academic Research Consulting & Services.
- 8/14 at 10:00am – Passcode: 897881
- 8/23 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 818183
This session will provide an overview of HiPerGator, the University of Florida’s supercomputer, a quick guide to finding I.T. services, and an overview of how to find and get support with your technology needs. HiPerGator and HiPerGator AI infrastructure is available for research and instructional faculty. This session will also explain the consulting and training resources for UF supercomputing and the “AI Across the Curriculum” initiative now underway.
- 8/12 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 941921
- 8/20 at 10:00am – Passcode: 368158
This session will introduce you to the instructional design, learning technologies, video production, learning analytics, and assessment support services offered by UFIT’s Center for Instructional Technology and Training. A brief overview of services and online resources will be followed by Q&A.
- 8/15 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 490010
- 8/22 at 10:00am – Passcode: 450395
This session will review how the Center for Undergraduate Research provides guidance to students and faculty interested in pursuing research and creative work opportunities and the coordination of campus research activities.
8/15 at 3:00pm – Passcode: 077650
This session will provide an overview to the Disability Resource Center (DRC) including resources available and how to connect to students in the DRC.
- 8/15 at 10:00am – Passcode: 598293
- 8/21 at 3:00pm – Passcode: 001785
This session will provide a brief overview of the role and services of the UF International Center, including support for international students, exchange visitors, study abroad programs, international agreements and travel. It will also cover UFIC’s programs and role in support of international research and global learning.
- 8/13 at 2:00pm – Passcode: 539446
- 8/23 at 11:00am – Passcode: 561307
Harassment Prevention Training
To support UF’s vision of an academic and work environment free of discrimination, UF Human Resources requires completion of the online training program “Maintaining a Safe and Respectful Campus ” within their first 30 days of employment. Learn about Harassment Prevention at UF.
Benefits and Retirement Enrollment
Once you’ve joined the New Faculty Orientation site we recommend you review your benefits eligibility and enroll in benefits as soon as possible. All new faculty have 60 days in which to complete their benefits enrollment, after which they will need to wait until our open enrollment period, typically held in October, to make any changes.
We also encourage you to explore the retirement plan choices available to faculty.
First Year Resources
There are a variety of programs for faculty to take advantage of during their first year at UF. Below you will find a description and link with more information about each program.
UF is committed to pursuing its academic mission in compliance with established federal, state and local rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
This certificate program is designed to promote knowledge and skills that improve behaviors for positive team interactions, enhance work performance, and support engagement by fostering a culture of excellence, opportunity, and care.
This program is designed to provide UF leaders with meaningful information about the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for being an effective manager in our unique university environment.
This guide is designed to help you identify key colleagues who can serve as advisors, mentors, thought partners, collaborators, and supporters of your endeavors.
This series is designed for faculty in their first years of teaching at UF. Learn how to create a great learning experience for your students while saving time and frustration.
Thrive@UF is a program that supports faculty and staff with programming focused on relationship dynamics, communications excellence, performance and productivity, and an improvement mindset.