Education
University of Florida Announces Various Opportunities and Deadlines for Students and Staff
The University of Florida has recently announced several opportunities and important deadlines for both students and staff. For prospective students, the School of Music at the University of Florida has outlined key application and audition deadlines. The Early Action Application deadline is November 1, 2024, while the Regular Decision Application deadline is January 15, 2025. Students applying to music programs must also complete an audition, with options for live or recorded auditions. The audition requirements and deadlines, including the submission of high-quality video and audio files by November 5, 2024, for Early Action and January 20, 2025, for Regular Decision, are crucial for those seeking admission and scholarships.
For current employees, the University of Florida offers several benefits and programs. The Employee Education Program provides tuition assistance at state universities for qualifying UF employees. Additionally, the Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program (TEP) allows dependent children of UF faculty and staff to attend participating colleges or universities at a significantly reduced tuition rate. The Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship is another program that offers tuition assistance for children of full-time TEAMS employees pursuing an undergraduate education.
In terms of career development, the University of Florida is seeking to fill various positions, including an entry-level OPS Help Desk Formatting Assistant within the Academic Technology unit of UF Information Technology (UFIT). This role is part of the university’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities.
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida has also highlighted its ongoing contributions to medical education and research. The department, which serves UF Health Shands Hospital and its subsidiary facilities, boasts a robust residency program and significant scholarly output, including over 100 peer-reviewed publications per year. The department recently celebrated Women in Medicine Month, recognizing the contributions of its female faculty members.