Contacts
EduGator Central is here to enhance the student experience and support success through solution-driven, responsive and comprehensive services. This happens through our shared focus on:
- Creating a caring, inclusive community of learners
- Empowering students through meaningful partnerships that foster excellence
- Providing resources and opportunities to advance individual goals and aspirations
Address:
Academic and Student Services
1221 SW 5th Avenue, Norman Hall 1-106
P.O. Box 117042
Gainesville, FL 32611-7042Phone: (352) 273-4376
Fax: (352) 392-4519
Email: studenthelp@coe.ufl.edu
Meet the Team
Dr. Nancy Waldron
Associate Dean, Student Affairs & Graduate Education
352.273.4376
waldron@coe.ufl.edu
- Graduate & Undergraduate Student Affairs
- College Liaison to UF Graduate School, Division of Student Affairs, and Division of Enrollment Management
- Certification Officer for Educator Preparation Programs
- Title IX College Coordinator
Chris Cook
Online Education Services Coordinator
352.273.4205
cpcook@coe.ufl.edu
- Online Program Inquiries
- Special Program Non-Degree Applications
- Enrollment Authorization Requests for WEB based courses
- Distance Learning Fee Assessment & Tracking
Dr. Lori Dassa
Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships
352.273.2051
ldassa@coe.ufl.edu
- Maintains Collaborative Relationships with Partner Schools and Community Agencies
- Representative for Clinical Opportunities
- Evaluation Data
- Clinical Education and Supervision Training Sessions
Marcy Davis
Academic Program Specialist
352.273.4380
mdavis@coe.ufl.edu
- Florida DOE & Institutional Data Reports
- Faculty Awards for Teaching & Mentoring
- Graduate Petitions & Transfer of Credits
- On Campus Non-Degree Applications
Aaron Ganas
Academic Advisor – Education Sciences BA & Scholarships
352.273.4378
aganas@coe.ufl.edu
- Advisement & program coordination, BA in Education Sciences (on campus, PaCE & UF Online)
- Non-teacher prep minors
- Student Awards, Scholarships & Funding
- Student organizations
Daneen Johnson
Assistant Director for Career & Industry Engagement,
Career Connections Center & College of Education
352.273.4154
DJohnson@ufsa.ufl.edu
- Career Planning Appointments (Virtual & On-Campus)
- Student Professional Development Resources (resume/CV review, job search, interview preparation, and more)
- Employer Engagement and Recruiting Events
- Career Connections Center Liaison to the College of Education
Becca Kidwell
Clinical/Field Experiences & Internships
352.273.4379
rkidwell@coe.ufl.edu
- Internship Orientation and Applications
- Internship Placements & Evaluations – Local and Distant Sites
- LiveText – Field Experience Module (FEM)
- Background/Fingerprint Clearance
- Mentor Teacher/Site Host Tuition Waivers
- Professional Educator Certification process and questions
Maria Leite
Coordinator, College Assessment and Diversity Initiatives
352.273.4260
mleite@coe.ufl.edu
- Assessment System Management and Training, LiveText
- Performance Data Collection
- FL DOE, CAEP, SACS Accreditation Support
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Robin Rossie
Academic Advisor – Initial Teacher Preparation Programs & Minors
352.273.4377
rrossie@coe.ufl.edu
- Programs: Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education, EPI Programs
- Minors: UF Teach Math & Science, FL Teaching Minor
- Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
- Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance
Earl McKee
Admissions Officer I
352.294.6350
earl.mckee@ufl.edu
- Liaison for Admissions Inquiries regarding Graduate Programs
- Advisor for Application Procedures and Requirements for Admission
- Processes Graduate Application Materials
- Monitors Application Lifecycle from Submission to Decision
Jennifer Talbert
Admissions Officer II
352-294-6349
jennifer@coe.ufl.edu
- Liaison for Admissions Inquiries regarding Graduate Programs
- Advisor for Application Procedures and Requirements for Admission
- Processes Graduate Application Materials
- Monitors Application Lifecycle from Submission to Decision
Leia Pierre
Administrative Specialist
352.294.0496
leia.pierre@coe.ufl.edu
- Daily Department Operations
- Budget Maintenance/Financial Processing
- Human Resources & Hiring
- COE Wednesday Newsletter/Email Announcements
EduGator Central Student Assistants
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