UF Faculty Handbook
Welcome to the UF Faculty Handbook. This Handbook is designed to provide new and continuing faculty members with general information about the policies and procedures that guide the University of Florida in the pursuit of its basic goals of teaching, research, and service.
The UF Faculty Handbook is intended to be a general reference rather than the official source of university policies and guidelines. Links to official documents are provided.
How to Use this Handbook
The UF Faculty Handbook includes information on each of the topics described in the table. These sections are accessible from this table or the menu at the left. You may also search for keywords of interest.
Comments or Questions?
Your comments about the UF Faculty Handbook are important. Contact Dr. Debra Walker King to report any errors, omissions, or suggestions for improvement.
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Contents in Brief |
| About UF | Our mission, history, characteristics, strategic plan |
| Organization | Structure of the university, its colleges and academic units |
| Governance | University Rules, Faculty Senate, Administrative Council |
| Employment | Appointment, benefits, leaves, tenure, permanent status, and promotion |
| Getting Started at UF | New Faculty Orientation, Tips for New Faculty, New Faculty FAQ's and New Faculty Advice |
| Teaching | Course syllabi, textbook adoption, classrooms, instructional support resources, evaluation requirements |
| Students | Resources and support for working with students |
| Research & Scholarship | Support services for grants and contracts, links to IRB and IAUCC sites, information about intellectual property and technology licensing |
| Campus Services & Resources | Facilities and services available to faculty including food service, media and graphics, parking, ID cards, email, and more |
| Campus Life | Facilities for recreation and entertainment |
| Community Resources | Attractions and points of interest in Gainesville and Alachua County |
