Finals are around the corner — the Education Library can help!
Schedule a research appointment with a librarian – https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/educ/welcome
Don’t Miss Out! Limited Edition Gator Bandana
With a gift of $20 or more to any College of Education fund of choice, you can claim a specially UF-designed bandana, just in time for the dog (or cat) days of summer! Available in two sizes, the limited edition Swampdana lets any member of the Gator Nation family, big or small, parade around in Gator style. And every donation keeps the EduGator experience at going strong! Make you gift here!
UF Academy Spotlight: Dr. Leela Kumaran
Congratulations to Dr. Leela Kumaran for being featured in the UF Academy Spotlight! “Leela M. Kumaran, Ph.D., is a research coordinator at the College of Education School of Teaching & Learning. Over the years, she has held many roles at the College of Education; collaborating with departments, faculty and staff across the university. This collaborative work environment — and her motivation to understand how each unit operates with one another — led her to participate in the UF Academy program.” Read the full story here.
Clinical EduGator of the Year — interns, make your nomination today!
The College of Education at the University of Florida is proud to honor an individual that serves to mentor and supervise educator preparation interns in their capstone field placement. The award is given annually each spring. Based on intern nomination, final determination is made by a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students. It is open to any full-time intern. Make your nomination for Clinical “Educator” of the Year here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BVUo4tmfVFXASW
Changermakers’ Dialogue: Confronting Imposter Syndrome
Are you tired of feeling like a fraud, even though you’ve accomplished so much? Do you ever wonder if you belong in your academic or professional setting? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is an issue that affects people at all stages of their careers, and it can be especially challenging during college.
But there’s hope! Join us for an intergroup dialogue event where we’ll explore imposter syndrome from the perspectives of undergraduate students, graduate students, university staff, and faculty. Together, we’ll discuss the unique challenges and experiences and explore strategies for confronting imposter syndrome. By participating in this event, you’ll gain insights into your own imposter syndrome and connect with others. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back – join us and take the first step towards a more confident and fulfilling future. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY !! ⇒ CLICK HERE
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Camp Media and Marketing Specialist - Oak Hall Summer Program
Description: The Oak Hall Summer Program is pleased to announce that it is hiring for the key positions of Summer Camp Media and Marketing Specialist on the summer leadership team. Your primary goal is to capture the daily experience of campers enrolled in our program and share with families through secure digital outlets. Additionally, captured images should be used to market and showcase the Summer & Auxiliary Program to prospective families.
The Summer Camp Media and Marketing Specialist requires on-site leadership from May 30, 2023 to July 28, 2023, weekdays with no camp July 4th. Beginning April 17th, 2023, up to 15 hours per week is available and could be scheduled remotely.
Application: To apply and see the full job description, please visit: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=58895&clientkey=6F3D0B8BF2446F5B8D0353FEDE6C05EE
Camp Counselors - Oak Hall Summer Program
Description: The Oak Hall Summer Program is pleased to announce that it has several openings for summer camp counselors. Our day camps serve kids in Early Childhood (Preschool-Kindergarten); Lower School (Grades 1-5); and Middle School (open for Grades 5-9) and counselors are needed in each division.
Your primary goal is to provide a challenging learning environment, a safe camp environment, supervision of campers, and a fun camp experience for the campers you work with throughout the day. Delivering camp wide programs, activities, and trips and leading discussions and activities for the camper with which you will be charged will be key duties during the eight weeks of the camp. Working with the Summer Camp Head Counselor, you will supervise and mentor the CIT staff for the program. We are looking for people with expertise in arts & crafts, outdoor education, indoor & outdoor sports, and enrichment (2)
Counselors would be expected to be onsite for a June agreement (June 5-June 30); a July agreement (July 3-July 28 with no camp July 4th); a full summer agreement (June 5-July 28 with no camp July 4th); or a hybrid agreement mutually agreed upon with summer leadership staff. FT Hours would be 8:30-4:15 three times weekly, 7:30-4:15 one day weekly, and 8:30-6:00 one day weekly.
Salary: $13.00/hour.
Application: To apply and see the full job description, please visit: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=58958&clientkey=6F3D0B8BF2446F5B8D0353FEDE6C05EE
Active Learning Program Internship
Description: Are you looking for an education-based internship or research position in the Summer C or Fall 2023 semester and interested in developing your personal-professional skillsets? The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they will earn valuable, mentored internship and research experience; develop their personal-professional strengths, values, mission, and brand; build their professional and interpersonal skillsets in collaboration, communication, and conflict management; learn to professionally analyze the complex problems facing our world; and create professional deliverables to be used in their internships and as an early career professional. We offer in-person and remote-only internships, and our Summer course is online asynchronous, so students can intern with us over the summer even if they are not living in Gainesville!
Internship and Research Opportunities: https://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/. For students interested in education, we recommend paying special attention to these projects:
- Center for Precollegiate Education & Training Internship
- Children Beyond Our Borders Internship
- Environmental Economics Online: Converting Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, to an Online Format Internship
- Family Resource Management Internship
- GNV Bridge Literacy Program Internship
- I Gotcha Back (IGB): Mentoring Program
- Innovative Education Research
- Rainbow Kids in Red America Research
- Reading Pals Internship
- Supporting Environmental Education Internship
- UF/IFAS Extension Demonstration Garden Internship
Application: You can learn more about the ALP and apply through our application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73s1nRmkYLaMTWu. We accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, so apply early to ensure there are still positions available for the projects you are most interested in. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Children Beyond Our Borders Internships
Description: Children Beyond Our Borders, a Gainesville-based non-profit that works to empower children in the US and Latin America is currently recruiting new interns to join us immediately! Our organization gives interns experience working for a nonprofit organization.
We are looking for the following positions:
- Accounting Assistant Director
- Health Initiatives Director
- Education Assistant Director
- Service Trip Coordinator
- Accounting intern
- Fundraising intern
- Public relations intern
Application: To apply, visit chbob.org or email Samm Rials at co-operationsdirector@chbob.org.
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
ACPS Local Volunteers Needed
Description: Spring Carnival Volunteers:
The Hidden Oak Elementary PTA is in the process of planning a spring carnival for Hidden Oak Elementary School in Gainesville on 4/21 from 4:30-7:00 pm. The PTA is excited to announce that our school carnival will be free for our families! The planning committee is looking for a few volunteers to assist in various planning and day-of capacities, including set-up, supervision, and breakdown. If you are interested in volunteering, please email president@hiddenoakpta.org or you can sign up here: Hidden Oak PTA: Carnival Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
Earth Day:
The Hidden Oak PTA is organizing an Earth Day campus clean-up event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We’re going to focus on refreshing our school grounds, including debris cleanup, light weeding, cleaning, and some plant pruning. Please bring work gloves if you have them, and note when signing up that some volunteer slots require tools that we do not have at our school! If you are interested in volunteering, please email president@hiddenoakpta.org or you can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aeac2faafecf8-earth#/
How to Volunteer: All volunteers are required to complete this simple and quick volunteer form with the district: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTU3OmVuLVVT
Tutoring and Childcare
STEPs for Success Tutors
Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Tutoring/Teaching experience required.
Pay: $20 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
Sarasota County Schools Virtual Information Session
Date: April 13, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
*REGISTER HERE*
UF Student Work Shop: Figure on Diversity
Date: April 15, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Harn Museum of Art
Viva Europe: A Festival Celebrating European Cultures
Date: April 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza
The Exchange: Conversations and Aspirations for Community Engagement at UF
Date: April 19, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Institute for Black Culture
*RSVP HERE*
Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Date: April 22 – 26
Location: 430 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL
OCPS Teacher Fair (Open to Public)
Date: May 6, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 2450 Cougar Way, Orlando, FL, 32817
*APPLY HERE*
OCPS Graduating Teacher Fair
Date: May 6, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 2450 Cougar Way, Orlando, FL, 32817
*APPLY HERE*
COE Initiatives and Programs
Connections and Resources
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs –UF Division of Student Affairs
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs Resource List
- Career Connections Center
- ASPIRE –Diversity & Inclusion
- UF International Center
- Florida Opportunity Scholars
- Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives
- LGBTQ Affairs
- Institute of Hispanic Latino Affairs
- Institute of Black Culture
- Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
- Disability Resource Center