Join us for a hands-on session where we'll walk through our Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure to bring your laptop, your course materials and your questions. Let's UDOIT together!This virtual workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs.For similar events and training opportunities, check out our full listing of [Faculty Multimedia Center workshops and events](https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/fmc/events-workshops/) for the semester here.Don't miss out on enhancing your skills and knowledge with our beginner, intermediate and advanced level workshops!

The "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this is a command line interface, but it can also include a graphical interface -- for example, "gnome shell."This workshop, presented by Steven Dick, will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells. The second hour of this workshop will explore shell commands and solutions, inspired by participant questions and problems. It is assumed you are familiar with basic shell concepts.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pQSQZ6AJYveEaW

Want to make your online course content more welcoming and accessible for every student? Join UCF accessibility professionals to identify common barriers and demonstrate quick, effective strategies to improve course design. We'll work through interactive activities that will test and hone your digital accessibility knowledge. Additionally, we will demonstrate some free and simple-to-use tools and services available to you to enhance your course.In this workshop, you will:* Recognize common accessibility barriers in online courses, such as missing captions, unclear headings, and lack of alt text, and their impact on students. * Apply practical strategies to design accessible, student-friendly courses. * Identify UCF resources and tools to support ongoing accessibility improvements in your courses.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

This hands-on, bring-your-own-device workshop will explore generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a collaborative setting. Join us to play with prompt design, try out features in UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat, and share ideas for enhancing teaching, productivity, and everyday workflows. Working together, we'll co-create useful outputs such as structured data and simple custom bots. Let's experiment, explore, and imagine what's next for our classrooms and projects.In this workshop, participants will:* Explore UCF's Enterprise Copilot Chat and brainstorm practical ways to integrate GenAI into teaching, learning and daily work. * Develop and refine prompts to generate structured and repurposable AI outputs. * Collaborate and co-create custom tools, structured datasets, and ideas to inspire new workflow possibilities.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Employees who try to work too hard or do too much can become overly stressed. The final stage of this stress response is burnout, which is a concern for employers who want to maintain productivity in the workplace. Presented by UCF's Employee Assistance Program provider, Health Advocate, this workshop teaches participants about the physiological and emotional dangers of stress and burnout, as well as how to develop more efficient and effective coping skills.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2633/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792800/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&categories=7,3&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=get%20started%20in%20research&postedBySchool=true&careerCenterIds=325 Registration Info: Search for "Get Started In Research" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Bring your laptop or tablet to review gradebook settings and receive hands-on assistance configuring your gradebook and ensuring that you have everything in place to submit your final grades. Learn ways to weight and curve grades, and how you can use Grading Schemes to help automate your final grade submission process. This workshop will also cover how to calculate your final grades outside of the gradebook and how to manage settings to reduce student confusion.* Discover the most common issues related to students' understanding of grading. * Explore and create Grading Schemes to help ease the grade submission process. * Manage your grades outside the gradebook, depending on how you weight and curve your grades.This workshop is limited to UCF faculty, staff and GTAs. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560106744269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles--a space where faculty from UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue and explore community-based research initiatives.Dates and Topics9/3/2025 - RAST Services and research Faculty Support9/17/2025 - CCIE Service Centers - CREST, CASTLE Lab, PEER10/1/2025 - Centers and Institutes10/22/2025 - Tips for Success11/5/2025 - Writing and Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals1/14/2026 - Research Practice Partnership1/28/2026 - Community and Industry Partnerships for Innovative Research2/11/2026 - International Engagement2/25/2026 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Policy Relevant ResearchVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92575213208?pwd=IlqD06RVX2gbaJrBDIgngxsJwltDGY.1

In today's competitive grad school landscape, standing out is essential--not just with your application, but in building your personal brand and network. [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session led by Maija Hallsmith, Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity at Brown University's Graduate School.This session will show you how to effectively define and communicate your academic and professional identity. Learn how to leverage networking opportunities, both online and in-person, to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals in your field. We'll also explore strategies for establishing a strong, authentic personal brand that will serve you well throughout your grad school journey and beyond.*This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

This course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives.By the end of this course, participants will be able to:•Define and apply the GROW Model. •Set SMART goals. •Analyze current realities. •Explore and evaluate options. •Develop actionable plans. •Enhance coaching skills. •Foster accountability and motivation. •Utilize coaching tools effectively.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/17815$765/rel-task/2997$10951.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Grades and test scores matter, but what really sets you apart is what you do outside the classroom. Whether you're pre-health, pre-law or planning for grad school, this workshop will show you how to find, choose and maximize experiences that strengthen your application and shape your future career.Learn how to:* Identify meaningful opportunities like research, internships, shadowing and volunteering * Align your experiences with your personal and professional goals * Reflect on and articulate what you've learned in your applications and interviews * Avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your timeJoin us to start building a standout story -- one experience at a time. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779690/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you'll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants should have a device with Microsoft Office installed to follow along.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/99292406841?pwd=4vNda98yBwugaPDsvHetK0LRbDNMo9.1 Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/learning/course/fbd03f6cd917010e40c4d4cb2e440000?type=9882927d138b100019b6a2df1a46018b Registration Info: Students: no registration required, use the Virtual location link provided. Faculty and Staff: register via Workday.

In an age of constant connectivity, how do we ensure respect and safety online? The Think Before You Send Skillshop panel will tackle this question head-on, exploring the nuances of digital consent and empowering you with the tools to identify and combat sexual cyberharassment. Be a part of the conversation -- and the solution.Virtual Location URL: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/s/95442921985

Many of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your "day job" at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We'll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before turning to possible productivity gains.Outcomes - participants will be able to:Explain low large-language models of AI work, what their advantages are, and what their weaknesses are Log in to the only "Safe" AI at UCF (copilot) Learn basic prompt engineering techniques List when to use AI (and when not to) Apply AI tools to make their everyday jobs faster, easier, better Explain how "co-creating" with AI works and which tasks are better left to humans.Virtual Location URL: Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2634/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Ready to conquer the MCAT with confidence and maybe even a smile? This workshop, led by Petros Minasi, vice president of test prep and tutoring at Mappd, is designed to help you tackle the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with ease and success. This session will cover everything from understanding the test format and key content areas to developing effective study strategies and test-taking tips. You'll learn how to manage your time, reduce test anxiety and approach each section with a winning mindset. Let's face the MCAT head-on!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1762205/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP on Handshake.

Join us for the first edition of Plug In Orlando, a monthly series powered by Plug and Play Orlando that brings together innovators, founders, academics and investors shaping the future of Florida's innovation ecosystem.This month's focus is on the AI Advantage: Building Future-Ready Cities and Leaders, featuring a presentation by Justin Spears, business strategist and AI evangelist with MXI Consulting and M3D Technologies. Justin will be breaking down the real-world impact of AI in Smart City development, including intelligent systems, hybrid workforces, startup leverage and how leaders of tomorrow must think today.You'll also experience three rapid-fire startup pitches from founders applying cutting-edge AI and energy technologies to urban innovation:* Nitin (OmniCoreHub) - powering connected ecosystems through enterprise-grade AI platforms* James (Genesis Systems) - reimagining sustainable water generation and energy-efficient systems* Mahdi (UrbaniticsAI) \- empowering city leaders with AI-powered urban analytics to optimize mobility, infrastructure and planning decisionsPizza, networking and inspiration are all on the menu!Connect with founders, corporate innovation leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners as we kick off this new gathering of ideas and impact.Agenda* 4:00 PM - Welcome and Networking* 4:10 PM - AI Advantage: Building Future-Ready Cities and Leaders by Justin Spears, Business Strategist and AI Evangelist with MXI Consulting and M3D Technologies* 4:30 PM - Startup Pitches (OmniCoreHub | Genesis Systems | UrbaniticsAI)* 5:15 PM - Audience Q&A + Community Announcements* 5:30 PM - Wrap-Up and NetworkingAdmission: Free | RSVP requiredLocation: UCF Global (GB) \- 4356 Scorpius St, Orlando, FL 32816Recommended Parking: UCF Parking Garage D is located right next to the Global Building. Registration Link: https://luma.com/pnporlando Registration Info: Registration is Free Recommended Parking: UCF Global (GB) 4356 Scorpius St, Orlando, FL 32816, USA UCF Parking Garage D is located right next to the Global Building.

This workshop is facilitated by Rhonda Bishop, vice president for University Compliance, Ethics and Risk.Distinguishing ethical behavior may seem straightforward; however, there will be situations when "doing the right thing" will not be clear.This workshop includes a discussion of the key tenets of ethical decision-making, UCF's framework for thinking ethically, and the application of the principles and framework to real-world scenarios. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2684/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world!There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer all around the country including Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania. This workshop will also go over opportunities for summer research at UCF like the [Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)](http://our.ucf.edu/opportunities/summerfellowship.php)Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792830/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=summer%20research%20funding Registration Info: Search for "Summer Research Funding" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence or any other conference.Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor.Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1792840/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/stu/events?collection=ALL&eventFormat=HYBRID&sort=RELEVANCE&date=ALL&keyword=writing%20an%20abstract%20for%20conferences Registration Info: Search for "Writing an Abstract for Conferences" on Handshake's Events. Register to secure your spot.

Designed for employees who already have some experience giving presentations and/or delivering training, this workshop provides an opportunity for participants to further hone their skills and receive helpful peer feedback. Topics include:* Engaging learning * Outlining of effective presentations/trainings * Developing presentation and facilitation techniquesThis course is meant for trainers and/or employees with training in their job responsibilities. Registration Link: https://www.myworkday.com/ucf/email-universal/inst/15972$2656/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld Registration Info: Register in Workday. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.