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Random: The Undergraduate Research Journal featured 12 student submissions in 2008.



Academic Services advised 5,638 students in 2008.
Academic Services provided personal, individual advising and assistance for 5,638 students in 2008.
Academic Services
Academic Services

Academic Services certified 244 UCF-issued A.A. degrees in 2008.
Academic Services certified 244 UCF-issued A.A. degrees in 2008.
Academic Services
Academic Services

209 students presented at the 2008 Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence.
The 2008 Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence featured 209 undergraduate students presenting 152 research posters across 10 UCF colleges.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research

90 students attended the 2008 Summer Research Academy.
The 2008 Summer Research Academy introduced 90 students to fundamentals of academic research and featured 15 peer mentors and 32 faculty participants.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research

The Undergraduate Research Journal featured 12 student submissions in 2008.
The Undergraduate Research Journal featured 12 student submissions in 2008.
Undergraduate Research Journal
Undergraduate Research Journal

55 undergraduates were awarded travel grants by the Office of Undergraduate Research in 2008.
In 2008, the Office of Undergraduate Research awarded 55 travel grants to undergraduate students presenting research or creative projects at conferences, workshops, and performances.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research

Faculty Center events reached over 950 faculty in 2008.
Events held by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning reached over 950 faculty members last year. New Faculty Orientation: over 100 participants Faculty Development Conferences: over 250 participants Adjunct Retreats: over 200 participants Graduate Teaching Assistant Training: over 500 participants
Faculty Center
Faculty Center

Service-learning generates over 155,000 service hours annually.
The 9,000 students who participate in service-learning courses annually generate over 155,000 hours of service to the community.
Service Learning
Service Learning

Survey shows service-learning builds confidence and skills.
Student outcome surveys show that service-learning helps students gain confidence, increased awareness of diversity, problem-solving skills, and initiative.
Service Learning
Service Learning

200 students compete at the Service-Learning Student Showcase annually.
200 students in 50 service-learning projects compete annually for $5000 in SGA-sponsored scholarships at the Service-Learning Student Showcase.
Service Learning
Service Learning

20,000 students participate in experiential learning each year.
3,600 students in 950 learning sites in co-op courses 7,800 students in internships through Experiential Learning and through 52 academic departments on campus. 9,000 students in service-learning courses
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning

75% of co-op students and 50% of students who intern get job offers related to their major when they graduate.
75% of co-op students and 50% of students who intern get job offers related to their major when they graduate, as opposed to 30% for those who do not gain major-related experience while completing their degree programs.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning

2008-2009 total UCF enrollment: 50,275 students
In 2008-2009, UCF enrollment reached 50,275 students. Of these, 42,933 were undergraduates.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies

2008-2009 UCF undergraduate student population: 42,933
In 2008-2009, UCF enrollment reached 50,275 students. Of these, 42,933 were undergraduates.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies

UCF houses 140 undergraduate majors, 102 minors, and 22 certificates.
UCF houses 140 undergraduate degree programs (majors), 102 academic minors, and 22 certificate programs.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies

The Quality Enhancement Plan reached 6,772 students through grant projects.
6,772 students reached through grant projects (course/curriculum changes, online Writing Center, library modules, and co-curricular projects): 1,372 students in Introduction to Philosophy during 2006-2008 888 undergraduate and graduate students in Nursing programs in 2007-2008 800 students in Honors Seminars during 2006-2008 2,000 in SLS 1501, Strategies for Success, during 2006-2008 1,712 students through the online Writing Center in 2006-2008
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

8 faculty and staff have published articles that focus on information fluency.
8 faculty and staff have published articles that focus on information fluency.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

14 faculty have given presentations on information fluency at national and international conferences.
14 faculty have given presentations on information fluency at national and international conferences.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

88 faculty participated in the Information Fluency track at the FCTL Summer Conferences in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
88 faculty participated in the Information Fluency track at the FCTL Summer Conferences in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

The Quality Enhancement Plan Office has currently issued 6 large grants and 54 small grants.
The Quality Enhancement Plan Office has currently issued 6 large grants ($46,000 over three years) and 54 small grants ($1,000-3,000).
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

Interdisciplinary Studies is the second largest degree program on campus with over 1450 majors.
Interdisciplinary Studies is the second largest degree program on campus with over 1450 majors.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies

Academic Services is implementing a new degree audit system, DARWIN, in Summer 2009.
Academic Services is implementing a new degree audit system, DARWIN, in Summer 2009. The new system allows interactive planning for students and college advisors alike, including new graphical tools.
Academic Services
Academic Services

Faculty Center provided over 1,650 individual faculty consultations in 2008.
Faculty Center provided over 1,650 individual faculty consultations in 2008.
Faculty Center
Faculty Center

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning developed and hosted 24 new workshops in 2008.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning developed and hosted 24 new workshops in 2008.
Faculty Center
Faculty Center

In 2008, UCF hosted the inaugural National McNair Graduate School Preparation Academy.
In 2008, UCF hosted the inaugural National McNair Graduate School Preparation Academy.
McNair
McNair

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provides 595 hours of workshops each year.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning provides 595 hours of workshops each year.
Faculty Center
Faculty Center

Academic Services processed 14,592 student transient forms, record changes, and waivers in 2008.
Academic Services processed 14,592 student transient forms, record changes, and waivers in 2008. These included: 11,540 transient student forms 1,988 administrative record changes 354 summer waivers 615 university waivers 95 late grade changes
Academic Services
Academic Services

107 faculty taught 317 service-learning classes in 2008.
107 faculty taught 317 class sections of 54 service-learning courses in 2008.
Service Learning
Service Learning

This year, the Quality Enhancement Plan Office is working with iTunes U to spread knowledge of information fluency.
This year, the Quality Enhancement Plan Office is working with iTunes U to spread knowledge of information fluency.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

Did you know? Interdisciplinary Studies redesigned its curriculum in 2008 to include Cornerstone and Capstone courses.
Interdisciplinary Studies redesigned its curriculum in 2008 to include Cornerstone and Capstone courses.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies

The McNair Scholars Program provides paid research experiences to 25 students annually.
The McNair Scholars Program provides paid research experiences to 25 students annually. In 2008, UCF McNair Scholars presented their research at 23 national conferences.
McNair
McNair

100% of McNair scholars and 82% of RAMP students were accepted to post-graduate work in 2008.
100% of McNair scholars and 82% of RAMP students were accepted to post-graduate work in 2008.
McNair
McNair

The Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) provided paid research experiences to 72 students in 2008.
The Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) provided paid research experiences to 72 students in 2008. 82% of graduating RAMP students were accepted into post-graduate work.
RAMP
RAMP

65 faculty and administrators from 15 colleges and universities attended the inaugural Symposium on Engagement in Undergraduate Research.
65 faculty and administrators from 15 colleges and universities attended the inaugural Florida Statewide Symposium on Engagement in Undergraduate Research in 2008.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research awarded 21 research grants to UCF undergraduates in 2008.
The Office of Undergraduate Research awarded 21 research grants to UCF undergraduates in 2008.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research

The EXCEL program recruits 200 students each year.
The EXCEL program recruits 200 students each year. Since its inception in 2006, it has reached 565 students.
EXCEL
EXCEL

Did you know? UCF now has an Office of Pre-Professional Advising!
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising opened in 2009.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies

Students and faculty developed a website where materials related to the environment and global climate change are posted.
Students and faculty developed a website where materials related to the environment and global climate change are posted. Students and faculty are blogging with each other on important environmental issues.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme

More than 120 faculty are involved in incorporating the Unifying Theme into the curriculum in a wide range of disciplines.
More than 120 faculty are involved in incorporating the Unifying Theme into the curriculum in a wide range of disciplines. Last semester alone 7,200 students were involved in classroom activities associated with the environment in GEP courses.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme

176 Residence Hall Associates are working to support sustainable living on campus, impacting over 9,000 students.
176 Residence Hall Associates are working to support sustainable living on campus, impacting over 9,000 students.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme

New e-journal of Interdisciplinary Studies - Interpretations
Interpretations, the Interdisciplinary Studies Department’s first e-Journal has been launched. The journal will showcase the work of UCF faculty, students, and alumni from an interdisciplinary perspective. Visit the journal on the web at www.isjournal.ucf.edu.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies

The EXCEL program increased retention in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines by 16% for its 2006 cohort.
The EXCEL program increased retention in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines by 16% for its 2006 cohort of 187 students.
EXCEL
EXCEL

UCF's Information Literacy Modules have arrived! Visit infolit.ucf.edu to view all 8 modules.
UCF's Information Literacy Modules have arrived! Stay out of trouble with plagiarism and improperly cited sources. Make sure that you use reputable Web sites. Find out how to search for information wisely.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan

UCF RECYCLES! Recycling on campus went from 4% to 14% in one year!
Recycling on campus went from 4% to 14% in one year – help us increase it to 20% this year by recycling your paper, aluminum, cardboard and plastics. Work with your faculty and departments to make sure your areas on campus are working toward this goal.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme

Check out the UCF Energy and Sustainability Management website with all of the activities related to energy management in buildings on campus.
Check out the UCF Energy and Sustainability Management website with all of the activities related to energy management in buildings on campus and track UCF’s energy consumption by building.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme

UCF has over 800-acres of natural lands on campus that protect native plants and animals.
UCF has over 800-acres of natural lands on campus that protect native plants and animals. Visit www.green.ucf.edu to learn more about the Environmental Initiative’s programs including the Arboretum.
Unifying Theme
Unifying Theme