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EduGator Newsletter | April 21, 2021

Announcements

UF Racial Justice Initiative Research
As part of UF’s Racial Justice Initiative, the Center for African Studies is carrying out research on Black student experiences at UF.  We started this conversation with the Black @ UF program in the Fall and are now moving forward to impact campus policy. We are collecting personal narratives – aka ‘stories’ – from Black students from across campus – graduate and undergraduate and from all ethnic/cultural/intersectional identities. Students can also opt to archive their narratives at UF’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Center. All stories will remain anonymous unless you indicate otherwise. Findings will be used to inform UF policy.

To sign up, click here:  https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eQ3RtawiXVU982. You can self-record your narrative on your phone or zoom or make an appointment to record at College of Journalism, CAS or the Oral History Center. click here or email rji@africa.ufl.edu

Career Connection Center Resources

  • Did you know that you can still schedule an appointment for a FREE professional headshot? Use your updated photo to refresh your LinkedIn profile.
  • The Teacher Toolkit is one of the resources on the new COE CAREER SITE crafted specifically for you! Check it out. ­
  • Smaller districts hire for so many areas of education. Consider Putnam, Hernando, Hamilton, Levy, and Putnam School Districts and 30+ other districts that attended the Education Fair last month? Job opportunities are still available. Review contact info on Career Fair Plus and network with schools.
  • Interested in making a career appointment? Make an appointment with Daneen Johnson at DJohnson@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Education Station & Preschool Teachers

Description: Education Station & Preschool is hiring a full-time and part-time teacher! For more information about each position, please see the descriptions below.
Available Positions:

  • Full-Time Teacher: Our team is growing! Gainesville’s premier preschool, Education Station & Preschool, is now hiring a full-time teacher! Applicants must have open availability, and be comfortable working with a variety of age groups. Applicants should be hard-working, dependable, caring, nurturing, a team player with a positive attitude, and be comfortable communicating with children, parents, and peers. We are seeking highly-trained teachers (A.A., B.A., or C.D.A, 45-hour, CPR, and/or 1st Aid are a plus)! Position to commence immediately.
  • Part Time Teacher: Our team is growing! Gainesville’s premier preschool, Education Station & Preschool, is now hiring a part-time teacher! Applicants must have afternoon (12-6) availability, and be comfortable working with a variety of age groups. Applicants should be hard-working, dependable, caring, nurturing, a team player with a positive attitude, and be comfortable communicating with children, parents, and peers. We are seeking highly-trained teachers (A.A., B.A., or C.D.A, 45-hour, CPR, and/or 1st Aid are a plus)! Position to commence immediately.

Pay: $11.00 – $13.00 per hour (for both full-time and part-time positions)
Contact: If interested, call (352) 335-0026!
Website: https://www.educationstationandpreschool.com

St. Francis Catholic Academy Teachers

Description: St. Francis Catholic Academy of Gainesville, FL is looking for a social studies teacher and theology teacher.
Application: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/
Website: https://sfcawolves.org
Contact: Principal Jason Acosta, 352-376-6545

Graduate Assistant, Student Affairs Assessment and Research (SAAR)

Department Overview: Student Affairs Assessment and Research (SAAR) champions a culture of evidence-based decision making for the University of Florida’s Division of Student Affairs. As a shared service department, SAAR supports the assessment efforts of other Student Affairs departments, as well as advances the assessment and research agenda of the Division. Regular projects support the department’s six strategies: capacity building, data management, project management, reporting, research, and strategic planning. For more information about SAAR, visit the department website: https://assessment.ufsa.ufl.edu/.
Assistantship Title: Graduate Assistant, Student Affairs Assessment & Research
Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an integral member of the SAAR team by actively participating in departmental strategic planning, team meetings, and department events.
  • Collaborate with department staff on departmental and divisional projects, including those related to capacity building, data management, project management, reporting, research, and strategic planning.
  • Conduct survey collection, data processing, and analyses in collaboration with other SAAR staff.
  • Connect with all SAAR staff to understand and contribute to their responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Assistantship Details:

  • Rate of pay/stipend: $16,000 per academic year (new comp rate= $820.51 X 19.5 pay periods per academic year).
  • Tuition waiver or scholarship offered and details: Tuition waiver is included. If you meet the state’s eligibility requirements for Florida residency status, you will be expected to apply for Florida residency as soon as you are eligible. Detailed information on applying for Florida residency can be found at the following website: http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/residency.html
  • Benefits (health care, etc.): eligible to enroll in the GatorGradCare health insurance plan.
  • Length of Assistantship: 9 months, with possibility to work part-time over the summer.
  • Start date / end date: August 16, 2021 – May 15, 2022.
  • Hours worked: Average 20 hours of work per week, ability to schedule flexibly, no on-call or weekend hours, rare evenings.
  • Student qualifications required for a graduate assistantship: https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/hiring-center/preparing-an-offer/requirements-for-an-appointment/#gradstudent.

To apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application form (a resume and cover letter are required). Applications will be collected through April 16th and interviews will begin shortly after.

UF CPET Summer Counselor Positions

Description: The University of Florida Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (UF CPET) is currently looking for Summer Counselors to join our team. If you are a compassionate and self-motivated individual with an interest in STEM education, we urge you to apply!

This year, all UF CPET summer programs will be delivered online. Most work in this position can be remote but may require some hours at the office to prepare for the program(s). All counselors are provided with training and professional staff support.
Available Summer Counselor Positions:

  • Global Health Institute (June 20-24, plus additional days/times TBD for training and prep)
  • Research Immersion in Science (July 1-22, tentative)
  • Climate Change Resiliency Program (June 1-30, tentative)

Responsibilities & Requirements: To see the full list of responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://www.cpet.ufl.edu/get-involved/employment-opportunities/#d.en.654910
Application: To fill out an application, please click here!
Contact: If you have any questions about these positions, please contact Dehlia Albrecht, Youth Programs Coordinator, at dehlia@cpet.ufl.edu.

Camp KingsWood Summer Positions

Description: Camp Kingswood is a traditional, co-ed, Jewish, sleep-away camp in Maine with campers from all over the world aged 7-17! Working at Camp Kingswood is so much more than a summer job, and it gives you so much more than any office internship! It’s the ultimate experience full of adventure, personal and professional growth, and an opportunity to grow as a leader as a role model for children. All of this in an amazing facility in the lake region of Maine at the base of the White Mountains. Working at camp sets you up with the skills and tools you need for the rest of your life.
Available Positions:

  • Woodworking Specialist
  • Arts and Crafts Specialist
  • General Counselor
  • Teen Counselor
  • Special Needs Counselor (Male)
  • Assistant Unit Head (all age groups)
  • Animal Care Specialist
  • Farming Specialist
  • Sports Specialist
  • Canoe/Kayak Specialist
  • Lifeguard
  • Sailing Specialist
  • Waterskiing Specialist
  • Arts and Crafts Supervisor
  • Nature Supervisor
  • Unit Head (all ages)

Application: https://campkingswood.org/join-our-team/
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director Jon Ferris, jon@campkingswood.org

Service and Volunteer Opportunities

BCLS Service Site Leader Applications

Description: The BCLS would like to highlight that the Site Leader Applications for the Alternative Break Service program are OPEN for undergraduate students, and close April 21 at 5pm.

If you are passionate about service, learning about social change, and taking action- apply today! After completing your application, the FAB Management Team will contact you to schedule a 30-minute interview during the week of April 22nd– 29th.

Site leaders will have the opportunity to lead domestic service trips, and will gain skills in:

  • Leading and a team of peers
  • Management of budget and balancing finances
  • Communication skills: managing conflict and team dynamics
  • Relationship development and collaboration with trip participants and community members
  • Adaptability and anticipating change
  • Time management
  • Confidence in serving in new and unfamiliar spaces
  • Learning about social justice and systemic issues

Application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26xlNNEG6RsYAE6

Tutoring and Childcare

STEPs for Success Tutors

Description: STEPs for Success is looking for committed tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Experience is preferred. Must be available for in -person tutoring during for Summer 2021. COVID-19 precautions will be taken.
Requirements: Prior experience with teaching or tutoring
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: At least 4 hours a week (more hours are available upon request)
Schedule: Flexible (afternoon/evenings 3-4 days a week Monday through Friday are highly preferred)
Contact: Interested? Questions? Please send an email with your resume to STEPsforSuccess352@gmail.com

Highschool Tutor

Description: Tutor needed for 17 year old highschool student.
Pay: $15 dollars per hour
When: Several days a week after school.
Contact: Elizabeth at lbshoe@hotmail.com or 502 216-1975.

Events

Gwinnett County Public Schools Virtual Bilingual Teacher Interview Days

Date: April 20 – 21, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Virtual Career Fair

Date: April 21, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Cabarrus County Schools Teacher Fair

Date: April 23, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Gwinnett County Public Schools Virtual Bilingual Teacher Interview Days

Date: April 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Brevard Public Schools Virtual Career Fair

Date: April 26, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Serve this Summer with AmeriCorps VISTA

Date: April 29, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

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EduGator Newsletter | March 3, 2021

Announcements

COE Research Symposium – Tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow (3/4) for the 2021 UF College of Education Research Symposium, brought to you by the UF College of Education, the Education College Council (ECC), and the Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE). The Symposium is 100% open to the public – anyone can join any session, no registration required. Here are some highlights of what you won’t want to miss:

  • Keynote Presentation: “Leading Through Uncertain Times: How COE School Directors Managed Difficult Times and Lead our Schools Forward” – Our COE school directors – Dr. David Miller, Dr. Erica McCray, and Dr. Ester de Jong – describe the past year in their respective schools and what to expect moving forward (1-2pm on 3/4).
  • Roundtable Presentations: Join Zoom rooms for roundtable presentations all day long as undergraduate students, graduate students, and practitioners present their research and discuss some of the most pressing issues in education today
  • Virtual Digital Poster Gallery: Check out digital posters from the Gainesville education community in an immersive, 3D virtual space!
  • Grab-n-go goodies from ECC at Norman Hall: Say hi to your friends at ECC and grab snacks, swag, and other goodies at their table at the Conference Center of Norman Hall from 12-1pm on 3/4.

All of this can be found in the 2021 UF COE Research Symposium’s website, found here: https://sites.google.com/view/2021coesymposium/home. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Sommer (msommer15@ufl.edu). We look forward to seeing you!

Write a Gator Nation Giving Day Thank You Note!
Faculty and staff devote their time, talents and resources to make our university and the College of Education the best it can be – and this Giving Day they showed they are “All for the Gators” by donating to support scholarships, research, programs and more. Help us share gratitude for these incredible members of the Gator Nation, and in return we’ll mail you a limited-edition Giving Day decal. Saying thanks is easy! Follow these steps to participate:

  1. Visit gator.to/SUAHty now through Friday, March 5.   
  2. Submit your thank you note using the online form. We’ll assign your note to a faculty or staff member and mail it on your behalf.
  3. Spread the word! Share the link on social media and encourage others to participate.
  4. As our thank you, we’ll mail you a limited-edition Giving Day decal.

UF Presidential Service Award Applications NOW OPEN
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service would like to announce the Presidential Service Award application is open, and closes March 7
th. To apply for the general Presidential Service Awards, click here! 

The Presidential Service Award recognizes graduating undergraduate and graduate students who dedicate themselves to promoting social justice, community awareness, and civic engagement on campus and in the community. This award gives the University a chance to acknowledge students who made outstanding efforts in the areas mentioned above, many of which often go unrecognized and unrewarded. Additionally, the Faculty and Staff Advocate of the Year is a special Presidential Service Award that recognizes UF faculty or staff who have gone above and beyond in promoting UF students to pursue Service and leadership opportunities in the community. To learn more about the requirements for each award, please visit our website at https://leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/psa/.

UF Survey | Exploring the Perceptions of Campus Police Outreach Events Among College Students

Dr. Erika Brooke from the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida:

Each semester, my undergraduate research methods students undertake an original data collection research project focused on improving the justice system. This semester, we are examining police—community interactions by exploring perceptions of undergraduate students on campus police sponsored outreach events. The study has been approved by the UF IRB (IRB202100354) and my students plan to present their findings to UF police at the end of the semester. Survey link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MLKUatBa6TKEpo. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Brooke at ejbrooke@ufl.edu. 

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provides interest-free, last dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students in need. Applicants should visit JELF.org/loans/app to start the process. The application is open on March 1 – April 30 for the full academic year and September 1 – 30 for spring and/or summer semester only.

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Royal Palm School ESE Positions

Description: Royal Palm School is a great place to work! We are an ESE Center that services students PreK-Transition (ages 3 to 22). We have the following ESE programs at our school for K-12: Physically Impaired, PMH, TMH, ASD, Dual, and Transition. Our class size for K-12 averages 4 to 8 students. All of our rooms have two paraprofessionals that assist the teacher and students throughout the day.
Application: To apply, please send an email to Director Jennifer Corcoran jennifer.corcoran.2@palmbeachschools.org, or can be reached at (561) 357-1903.
Website: https://rpec.palmbeachschools.org

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Description: The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative is a two-year conservation training program for undergraduates who are interested in careers in conservation and in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Scholars take part in applied field research projects (1st Summer – 2021), professional internships (2nd Summer – 2022), mentoring, and form strong professional networks that span the country (and beyond). The application deadline has been extended to March 8, 2021 for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/
Eligibility: Please visit https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/eligibility to see if you are eligible (must graduate in or after Fall 2022).
Pay Rate: Scholars receive a weekly stipend of $550 dollars for 9 weeks in the 1st summer, and 8 weeks in the 2nd summer. This stipend amount does not include the stipend you may receive for food and housing during your second summer.
Application: For more info on the program and how to apply see the attached flyer, visit https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/.

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowships

Description: The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to deepen research knowledge and increase the study of modern foreign languages, cultural engagement, and area studies not generally included in U.S. curricula.
Program Features: Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; maintenance and dependent allowances based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects may focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories).
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States are eligible to apply for grants under this program. As part of the application process, eligible students submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE. The IHE compiles all eligible individual student applications for inclusion in the institutional application that is submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. A student is eligible to receive a DDRA fellowship from their IHE if he or she

  • is a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States;
  • is a graduate student in good standing at an IHE;
  • is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution when the fellowship period begins;
  • is planning a teaching career in the United States upon completion of his or her doctoral program; or
  • possesses sufficient foreign language skills to carry out the dissertation research project.

Application: The FY 2021 application is available online through the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 system between Feb. 4 and April 5, 2021
Contact: If you have questions about the program or application process, please send them by email to DDRA@ed.gov. Please refer to the official Federal Register notice for detailed information about the FY 2021 competition.

American Council on Education Graduate Research Associates

Description: The American Council on Education (ACE) is hiring their new cohort of Graduate Research Associates for the 2021-2021 academic year. The American Council on Education’s Graduate Research Associate Program provides graduate students and recent graduate students with an opportunity to conduct research within a leading national higher education association in Washington, DC.

Key areas of research include: 1) equity-minded leadership; 2) globally engaged and effective institutions; and 3) successful and mobile students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently completed an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program.
Application: Apply by March 5, 2021 for priority consideration.For more information and to apply visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1073/JobBoard/05d55e39-4648-d8d6-f8cd-e3a5f6eb35f4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a26819ec-5a5a-40c6-b49e-ae6499adb05c

ESOL Achievers Internships

Description: ESOL Achievers is an organization based in Gainesville, Florida. ESOL Achievers’ mission is to ensure immigrant high school students, specifically those in the ESOL Program, graduate high school and forge their unique path to achieve their dreams. The organization works with and supports over 100 ESOL (ESL) students at Gainesville High School. ESOL Achievers is seeking passionate student interns to support their mission.
Internships Available:

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Intern
  • Student Mentorship & Tutoring OnDemand Intern
  • Social Media Management Intern
  • Website Design & Management Intern

Job Type: Unpaid Internship, remote
Application: To apply, please email Verónica Paz Gonzalez at veropaz@ufl.edu

UF IFAS Summer Internship with Cedar Key School K-12 Education

Description: This internship is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world experience in education and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside local K-12 youth from Cedar Key School. The hosts include UF/IFAS faculty as well as Cedar Key K-12 educators. Interns will participate in a summer wrap- up workshop where interns will summarize their experiences. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skill sets and explore career options in educational natural resource fields. This internship is open to current undergraduates from the College of Education, University of Florida.
Pay Rate: This internship is 240 paid work hours for a total of six weeks, and interns are paid $12.00 per hour for up to 40 hours a week.
Website: To see more information on our previous interns and their experiences, please visit (http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/tag/ncbs-interns/)
Application: Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file to Emily Colson at emilycolson@ufl.edu. The CV should include GPA and transcript as well as details of experience and skills relevant to the position. Applications are due by March 20, 2021.

Camp Laurel South Summer Camp

About Camp Laurel South: Camp Laurel South is located near Portland, Maine in the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region. Its 150 unspoiled acres include woodlands, sports fields and open lawns. It’s location in the southern part of Maine makes Laurel South a most inviting summer retreat for campers and counselors alike. Each summer, Laurel South operates two four-week programs with 400 boys and girls, ages 7 to 15 in each session. They come from all over the U.S. as well as several foreign countries. The return rate for both campers and staff is very high.
Description: Camp Laurel South is a residential summer camp in Maine seeking college athletes to be activity instructors and camp counselors for the summer of 2021. This is a great summer experience that can fulfill many internship requirements. We look for people with personality, character, maturity, professional training, experience and most importantly, a sincere desire to work with children. Our counselor to camper ratio is better than 1:3.
Application: This is a two month experience June 14 – August 15. To apply, please visit: https://www.camplaurelsouth.com/summer-camp-counselors-staff/

Florida Elks Summer Camp

Description: Florida Elks Youth Summer Camp is hiring staff members and camp counselors! This summer program will go from June 13th 2021 to August 7th 2021. By working here at camp, students become eligible to apply for the Van Duren scholarship. Students must continue working here to receive the scholarship. Awards are between $1,000 and $5,000 a year. We are a residential camp and staff stay here on property while campers are here. Campers are 9-13.
Pay Rate: Starts at $300 a week.
Application: feyc.org
Contact: For questions, please contact Elliott Gilbert at elliott@feyc.org or 352-552-0786

Service and Volunteer Opportunities

Check back next week for more opportunities!

Tutoring and Childcare

Tenth Grade Tutor

Description: Tutor needed for 15 year old (10th grade) with ADHD.
Subjects: History, Math, Robotics (student is able to do the academic tasks, but in order to complete his work, he needs help staying focused, organized, and motivated.)
When: 2-3 times per week for 1-2 hrs  (M, W, F, around 4pm)
Where: In home
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
Contact: Text 352-226-2537 or email bdbauer@gmail.com

STEPs for Success Tutors

Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to commit for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year.
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: Tutors-at least 4 hours a week (more hours are available upon request)
Schedule: Flexible (afternoon/evenings 3-4 days a week Monday through Friday are highly preferred)
Contact: Interested? Questions? Please send an email with your resume to Stephanie (Tutor Director) at STEPsforSuccess352@gmail.com

Events

Careers in Education Virtual Fair

Date: March 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Appointment Required*

College of Education Research Symposium

Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual

COE Qualitative Research Presents: Distinguished Lecture Series with Johnny Saldaña

Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Adulting 101 Series: Preparing for Interviews

Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Adulting 101 Series: Know Your Value - Job Offers and Salary Negotiation

Date: March 16, 2021
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Florida PTA’s Annual Legislative Conference

Date: March 21-22, 2021
Time: —
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

"Give Em Something To Talk About" | Griotte’s Got Something to Say: Employing Qualitative Research Methods for Intergenerational Transfer Presented by Dr. Erica McCray

Date: March 23, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Adulting 101 Series: Pivoting – What to Do If you Didn’t Get the Job/Into Graduate School

Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

The Great Florida Teach-In

Date: March 27, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

Adulting 101 Series: Stand Out – Professionalism, Branding, and Professional Development

Date: March 30, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*

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COE Initiatives and Programs

  • Holmes Scholars Program
  • Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc.
  • International Education & Study Abroad

Connections and Resources

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  • Career Connections Center 
  • ASPIRE –Diversity & Inclusion 
  • UF International Center
  • Florida Opportunity Scholars
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  • Institute of Black Culture
  • Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
  • Disability Resource Center

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