Social Justice Summit | (Re)imagining Educational Spaces
We invite you to this year’s UF Social Justice Summit (SJS) which will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom. The SJS summit will be co-sponsored by the College of Education and the Disability Resource Center. Given the work of the COE and DRC, the summit theme was selected to be: (Re)imagining Educational Spaces. The summit was designed with the intention of facilitating learning opportunities to better understand inequities in schools. We aim to discuss the experience of marginalized learners and imagine how we can collectively transform education. Educators, students, and learners across contexts are invited to attend.
Karen T. Waters Scholarship
We are seeking applicants for a scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year through the Karen T. Waters Scholarship Fund managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida. This one-time scholarship, which will be worth approximately $1,000.00, is open to students from Citrus County who will be attending the University of Florida (any year of study) for a degree in teaching or journalism. Qualifications to be considered include GPA, activities/employment/community involvement, and financial need. If you are interested in applying, please contact Nancy Parks at nparks@cfncf.org
The 2020 Census will open online TOMORROW, March 12| UF PRSSA Bateman Team
This is our chance to shape the future of Gainesville for the next 10 years. If you live here for 6+ months of the year, this is where you count. Census data will determine the amount of funding that Gainesville receives for programs like healthcare, emergency services, schools and more. This is our chance to say, “We are here, and we deserve better!” You can find the link to participate on www.gnvdeservesbetter.com. Feel free to direct message the UF Bateman Team on social or send us an email (bateman-team@mail.ufl.edu) with any questions. Go Gators!
Brown Center for Leadership & Service | Leadership & Advocate of the Year Award
Have you or a fellow faculty or staff member shown great commitment to promoting service and leadership opportunities for UF students? The Leadership and Service Advocate of the Year award will be given to the UF Faculty or Staff member at the annual Presidential Service Awards on April 1, 2020 and will be recognized by President Fuchs and the Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. D’Andra Mull. More details can be found on our website at: http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/programs/presidential_service_awards/ The nominations are now open and can be submitted here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bO5cTO2hJsdAUVT.
Grant | Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
Each year the Gamma Upsilon Chapter provides grants for women from Manatee County or Sarasota County majoring in education and entering their junior or senior year in a Florida college. We would like to extend this opportunity to any of UF students who meet our criteria. The grants range between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00. Applications can be downloaded from the Gamma Upsilon Facebook page under “Recruitment Grant Application”. The application deadline is March 27.* For any questions, please contact Debbie Tiffany at debbietiffany68@gmail.com
Gwinnett County Public Schools Autism Teaching Positions
Description: Gwinnett County Public School District, located in the Atlanta-Metro area, is searching for potential teachers to teach in several of our Autism (ASD) units. Please let your students know that we currently have the following ASD Teacher positions available for the upcoming school year at all levels (elementary, middle, and high): ASD-I (Severe), ASD-II (Moderate), and ASD-II (Mild).
Website: http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home
Applications: https://www.applitrack.com/Gwinnett/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Teachers
Contact: If you are an interested candidate, please contact Keysha E. Robinson directly at keysha.robinson@gcpsk12.org or 678-301-6195.
Joyce Bullock Elementary School K-2 Teacher Positions
Description: Joyce Bullock Middle School, located in Levy County, is looking for K-2 teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.
Available Positions: https://levyskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst484.w
Application: Apply and email your interest to melissa.lewis@levyk12.org
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
Description: DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 pm eastern to discuss careers in community organizing. All UF students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before January 2021. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/UF DART organizations unite congregations to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:
* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights
* Police accountability
Positions start August 10, 2020 and January 11, 2021 in:
South Carolina: Charleston
Florida: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, Lakeland, Ft. Myers, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, Miami
Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington
Ohio: Columbus
Kansas: Lawrence, Topeka
Virginia: Richmond
Starting Salary: $39,064/year + benefits.
Application: To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org.
Contact: sarah@thedartcenter.org or 937-974-6093.
Community Engagement Officer
Description: St. Patrick Catholic Church is seeking a minister to assist the pastor in fostering effective communications both within our parish and with the larger community. This minister is responsible for developing strategies to engage the church’s mission. The strategies include, but are not limited to both traditional media, social media, events, and representation of the parish. Approaches for evangelization and marketing will be developed by this minister. Proficiency with writing and communications, graphic design programs, and media outlets are necessary. As a minister of the Church, in depth knowledge and practice of the Cathlolic faith is required. This minister will work 30 hours a week and will receive benefits.
Contact: For more information, please inquire with Fr. Lawrence Peck, Pastor St. Patrick Catholic Church at (352) 374-4641 or email frlawrence@saintpatricksparish.org.
College of Pharmacy Student Assistant Position
Description: Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist with Graduate Admissions:
Assist with Graduate Program office tasks:
Other miscellaneous special projects as assigned.
Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour
Minimum Requirements: UF awarded Federal Work Study required, and maintain satisfactory academic progress in major.
Application: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/513655/federal-work-study-student-assistant-graduate-programs
Student Leadership Opportunity: Student Advisory Boards
Description: Are you a student looking to gain leadership experience on campus? Consider serving to apply as a student member on one of the following boards: Reitz Union Board of Managers, Recreational Sports Board of Directors, or O’Connell Center Advisory Board! Applications are now available. Serve, gain valuable leadership experience, and help make decisions that benefit all students at UF. 2020-2021 Student Advisory Board. Terms for each student advisory board are an entire school year (Fall 2020 to Spring 2021). Qualifications include being a full-time UF student (12 hours undergraduate, 9 hours graduate), a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, and not on Conduct Probation.
Application: https://ufsa.ufl.edu/students/student-advisory-board-applications/ You must complete a separate application for each board you wish to apply for. Applications must be submitted online by March 13 at 11:59 PM
Contact: If you have questions, please see the application for more details or email Gerard Dorve-Lewis (gdorvelewis@ufsa.ufl.edu).
Vineyard Afterschool Literacy Program
Description: Gainesville Thrives is currently seeking recreation leader volunteers for the Vineyard Afterschool Literacy Program. Recreation leaders would play basketball, play games, do arts and crafts, practice math facts, or read a book with children who are waiting for their turn to go to tutoring.
When: The schedule would be Mondays and Fridays from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, and Wednesdays from 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM or 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM. While volunteers can choose any time that works for them, the most needed times are Mondays and Wednesdays.
Contact: If you’re interested, please contact Gainesville Thrives by email at gainesvillethrives@gmail.com.
Third Grade Tutor
Description: I am currently looking for a Tutor to help my son prepare for FSA testing for third grade. He is in IEP learning at school. Very hard worker just needs help in Comprehension. We are looking for someone a few nights a week or Saturday to help him for about an hour to hour and half each secession. We would like to do the secessions any where from 3:30 PM up to 7:00 PM.
Contact: Todd A. Fritz, Cellphone 412-983-7657, email Todd.a.fritz@aa.ufl.edu or Todd.a.fritz412@gmail.com
Date: March 17, 2020
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Career Connections Center
Date: March 20, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Norman Hall, 1-225
Date: March 21, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Reitz Union, Rion Ballroom
Date: March 21, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA
Date: March 24, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Phillips Center
Date: March 27, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall Conference Center
Date: March 28, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Niceville High School, Niceville, Florida
Date: April 1, 2020
Time: —
Location: Norman Hall Conference Center
Date: April 4, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Rocky River High
Date: April 7, 2020
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom
Date: April 6, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Florida Gym, Room 105
Date: April 16, 2020
Time: See Calendar
Location: See Calendar
Spring 2020 Degree Application Deadline | Friday, January 31 at 5:00 PM
Are you graduating this term? Be sure to apply for your degree before the application deadline, Friday, January 31 at 5:00 PM. Apply through ONE.UF > Student Self Service > My Record menu> Certificate/Degree Application.
Call for Proposals: 5th Annual COE Research Symposium
All undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and practitioners in the field of education are invited to submit a proposal to the University of Florida’s fifth annual College of Education Research Symposium, sponsored by the Education College Council (ECC) and Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE). The date of this year’s Symposium is Wednesday, April 1, 2020. For more information about proposal formatting and submission, please see the attached “Call for Proposals” document and the submission link below. Submission link: https://forms.gle/JKaHAQ4yj5R6qFU6A Deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, February 14, 2020. If you have any questions about the submission process or presentation formats, please contact SAGE President, Gail Fish at gail.fish@ufl.edu
Words on Canvas: The Harn Museum’s Spring 2020 Writing Competition
Would you like a chance to have your poetry or prose featured in the Harn Museum of Art? Here’s your opportunity to write yourself into the museum! Words on Canvas is an annual writing competition open to all UF and SFC students who find inspiration in art. Writers will choose one of 28 artworks and submit a poem or prose piece inspired by it. Winning submissions will then be featured in the Harn’s Words on Canvas booklet and will garner prizes from the Harn gift shop! The program is supported by UF Honors Program. Further details on the competition including rules, guidelines, and the featured artworks can be found here: http://harn.ufl.edu/woc-submission If you have any questions or concerns you can email: wordsoncanvas@harn.ufl.edu
Campus Movie Fest
Campus Movie Fest (CMF) is heading back to the University of Florida! The 2019-2020 CMF tour is headed to over 50 colleges and universities around the U.S., giving students everywhere the equipment, training, and opportunity to share their stories on film. CMF at UF launches on January 29th. Students have one week, until February 4th, to make their best possible five-minute film. The CMF Tour staff provides training, support, and of course, amazing equipment, including a laptop loaded with creative software, a Panasonic HD camera, and sound gear. What’s the catch? There isn’t one! Thanks to CMF’s partners, participation is completely free for students. More than one million students have participated in CMF since it began in 2001. Students can sign up for free at CampusMovieFest.com/UF.
Humanities Engagement Scholars Program
In Spring 2019 the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere launched the Humanities Engagement Scholars Program to connect undergraduates across disciplines and empower them to engage with the Humanities. The Humanities Engagement Scholars Program welcomes all undergraduate students interested in the humanities. Students are invited to find out more about the program and join us for our Spring Kickoff event. To apply, visit our website. For questions, contact Alexandra Cenatus, Assistant Director for Programming and Public Engagement at the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, at acenatus@ufl.edu
The UF McNair Scholars Program
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the federal government’s TRIO programs, this program prepares undergraduate students for pursuit of a doctoral degree by providing financial support, mentoring and opportunities so they can gain research experience, academic skills and strategies, and develop student/faculty mentor relationships that are so crucial for success in higher education. The UF McNair Scholars Program, named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair exists to support undergraduate college students from low-income, first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds in their future pursuit of a Ph.D. See application details: http://mcnair.aa.ufl.edu/application/
Kappa Delta Pi T-Shirt Fundraiser
The Kappa Delta Pi Upsilon Chapter is excited to present Norman Hall T-Shirts! The T-shirts come in Comfort Colors: Blue Jean, Mango, and Grey. If you would like to order more than one of the same t-shirt and same size, please state that in the comments. The T-shirts will be $18 each and you may purchase via the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjPA1uybqlCvyuAJjSDBCoAGyYf32J6J1qmGbehp_y3UFaCA/viewform
Assistant Learning Specialist Internship
Description: The Otis Hawkins Center seeks two Assistant Learning Specialist for a paid two-year internship. The internship is intended to provide a practical, hands-on experience in the area of Learning Services Support for Student-Athletes while pursuing a graduate degree at University of Florida. The Learning Services Program provides academic support and assistance for at-risk student-athletes at the University of Florida. The intern will: work with student-athletes with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD; orient new student-athletes to the Disability Resource Center’s programs; assist in screening evaluations and referrals for assessment of learning disabilities; offer learning strategies; and refer students to appropriate campus resources. The intern will provide professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of UF, the SEC, the NCAA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Applications: Interns are welcome from any applicable graduate program, but we are very interested in having current or prospective students from the College of Education apply. If you have anyone in mind, or would like to pass this along, applicants can apply at this link by Monday, February 10th 2020.
Joyce Bullock Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Description: Joyce Bullock Elementary School in Levy County is looking for a guidance counselor. For the official job description, please see: https://levyskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/qdirconfig002.p?ublobid=73946&pEnc=iDlYpljwcidbyjks
Website: http://www.jbe.levyschools.org/r/
Application: https://levyskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst0502.w?isPopup=true
Subject & Exam Prep Tutors
Description: Now Hiring 2 – 3 part-time tutors for subject specific and exam prep to start tutoring math, science, and SAT/ACT to students for a New Huntington Learning Center in Gainesville, FL. Math and Science experts needed!
Must be caring, qualified and committed to the success of students! Perfect for Grad students who are looking for a fulfilling way to spend their extra hours to help high school students, by tutoring and mentoring them to prepare for college, should apply! Will provide all the training necessary. ** Must score above 700 on SAT or above 30 on ACT in the specific subject they are applying for.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.50 per hour
Licensed School Psychologist
Description: The ideal school psychologist candidate will be expected to work to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Identify and assess the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as, the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Provide interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Assist in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Deliver a planned and coordinated program of psychological services. Duties are performed in accordance with standards of professional practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding psychology practice.
Qualifications:
Salary: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Location: Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Chief Development Officer Steve Gilbert at 904-346-5100 or steveg@hope-haven.org
Institute of Reading Development Summer Positions
Description: The Institute of Reading Development offers summer reading skills programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 1970, the Institute’s teachers have helped over 3 million students master valuable reading skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond.
We are currently hiring hard-working, encouraging people with a passion for reading to teach our summer programs. As an Institute teacher you will:
Successful Institute Teachers:
When: Summer 2020
Requirements: All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of our teaching season.
Application: https://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com
College of Education Research Symposium Volunteers
Description: We are preparing for our 2020 Research Symposium on April 1st, 9am-4pm. As we move closer to the symposium, we will release a sign-up for specific time slots and volunteer roles during this full-day event. Volunteers may be asked to help with registration, setting up, time-keeping, and other tasks. This form is to pre-register interested volunteers. We will contact you in March to identify and assign roles for the symposium.
Application: If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Symposium, please see the form below. https://forms.gle/2dKeQTnx7su4wXwaA Someone from ECC or SAGE will be contacting you closer to the date of the event.
Phi Sigma Pi
Florida Alternative Breaks
These trips are monumental in helping students discover their passion for service. Deadline to register for all spring break trips is Friday, February 7. Please note we have scholarships available to ease financial barriers, and the applications are available until February 3rd, 2020.
Natural Disaster Relief – 10 spots
Trip cost: $158
Trip date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Friday, March 6, 2020
Register here.
Children with disabilities – 7 Spots
Trip Cost: $72
Trip Date: Friday, March 6, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
Register here
Youth Advocacy – 5 Spots
Trip Cost: $230
Trip Date: Saturday, March 1, 2020 – Saturday, March 7, 2020
Register here
Sustainable Agriculture – 0 spots, waitlist available
Trip Cost: $183
Trip Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Friday, March 6, 2020
Register here
Contact: Stella Kim; skim@ufsa.ufl.edu
Howard Bishop Middle School Science Night Volunteers
Description: Volunteers needed for The Howard Bishop Middle School Science Night! On Thursday, February 6, HOWARD BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is hosting its fifth annual Family Science Night. The event takes place from 5-7:30pm on the Howard Bishop campus. We need volunteers anytime after 4pm to do everything from prep work to manning some of the hands on activity booths. This is a great opportunity to interact with a middle school students and their families in a more relaxed setting than a normal school day!
When: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Where: Howard Bishop Middle School
Contact: You can email Tonya Camaratta for more information at: camarattat@gm.sbac.edu
Resilience Charter School Tutors & Mentors
Who We Are: Resilience Charter is a small public middle school in Gainesville. The founding principles are innovation, social justice, and environmental stewardship. The school serves a diverse population with over 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. In order to provide the students with more equitable opportunities, the school strives to build a supportive and engaging learning environment through project based learning, social emotional learning, immersive technologies, and authentic relationships with students.
Needs: We are seeking volunteers to work with students in the classroom and during after-school tutoring. Volunteers will build relationships with teachers and students and will assist students in completing their schoolwork.
Job Schedule: Tutors and mentors are needed at various times from 9:00-4:30 on Mondays-Fridays. Volunteers may choose their weekly amount of hours. Students may record their hours for course credit or community service.
Contact: Please include your name, days & times you are available, and if there is a specific subject you would like to help tutor. For individuals interested in volunteering at Resilience Charter: intern1@resiliencecharter.org
For larger groups interested in partnering with the school, please email the Director, Jenny Hill: jhill@resiliencecharter.org
Disability Resource Expo Volunteers
Description: The Disability Resource Expo is a free event which provides opportunities for parents and professionals to connect and discover many of the wonderful resources available in Alachua County and surrounding areas.
We are looking for positive individuals to help with vendor sign-in and set-up (E.g. assistance with carrying tables, chairs, and finding designated set up area,) hanging banners, directing attendees, roaming and observing inside and out during the event to assist people and pick up trash as needed. After the event we will need volunteers to assist with break-down of booths, assist vendors in returning to their vehicles, pulling down banners and signs and storing them for future use, as well as trash and general clean up inside and out.
We will sign your volunteer forms! Bring your volunteer credit forms or let us know prior to the event and we will provide forms for you. If you need a form, please make a note in the comments section provided when signing up.
Website/Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4ca5a92ea2fa7-disability
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/318709642390029/
Contact:
Elementary Tutor
Date: January 28 – 29, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Live streamed AM Session and PM Session
Date: January 30, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: C3 Innovation Room
Date: January 31, 2020
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: https://one.uf.edu
Date: February 1, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
Date: February 4, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Institute of Black Culture
Date: February 7, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Smathers Library 100
Date: February 13, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Smathers Libraries 100
Date: February 19, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Smathers Library, Room 100
Date: February 20, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Smathers Library, Room 100
Date: February 22, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: See Schedule
Date: February 29, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Spring Hill Elementary School
Date: March 20, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Norman Hall, 1-225