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“I am so glad I decided to do counseling. It changed my life.”
-Anonymous USF student client survey response
Counseling Center
The college years are a time of profound change, and for many, they bring unexpected challenges. A student may experience the loss of a loved one, pressure to succeed academically or a feeling of isolation. The USF Counseling Center team understands that a student's mental well-being is the bedrock of their academic success.
The Counseling Center provides mental health support services on campus and in partnership with virtual platforms to serve thousands of students each year. Their efforts to expand programming, enhance embedded counseling in the colleges and launch a post-graduate fellowship training program demonstrate a commitment to reach more students where they are.
The team's impact is significant, with 95% of surveyed students reporting overall satisfaction with their counseling experience. In fact, a large majority of students who used individual counseling reported improvement. Conversations are accessible and confidential. And it’s easy for employees to refer students. Like the counselors say, they would “rather help a student out of a small hole than a large hole.”
These Bold Bulls work relentlessly to improve every life they touch. Thank you to everyone at the Counseling Center for their dedication to the well-being and success of the USF community. Learn more about the USF Counseling Center.
Resource Spotlight
When academic integrity collides with greed
From coast to coast, employees have found creative ways to exploit their positions, often at the expense of public trust and taxpayer dollars. Read about four caseswhere employees at other universities shattered ethical boundaries to serve their personal greed, becoming criminals in the process. The Monthly Fraud Flash Report is brought to you by the Office of Internal Audit.
Tech tip: Using Copilot in Teams chats
Watch this short video to learn how Copilot can assist in your Teams chats (1:1, group or meeting chats). Copilot helps summarize conversations, locate shared files and answer questions about decisions made and action items to follow up on. It’s a helpful way to stay organized and informed across your daily communications.
Exclusive Webinar: Teams Meetings and PowerPoint Live
Join us for a Microsoft-led webinar designed for USF on Friday, Dec. 12, from 10-11:30 a.m. This webinar will guide participants through scheduling, hosting, and following up on meetings using Teams features such as breakout rooms, live reactions and meeting notes. Plus, learn how to present with PowerPoint Live to make presentations more interactive and engaging. Click here to register.
Stay Informed
Deck the halls safely
Lights, tinsel and holiday cheer make everything brighter, but don’t let them start a fire! Environmental Health & Safety reminds us that at home and at work, check cords for frays, keep power strips solo and unplug lights when you leave. A few simple steps now will help keep your season merry, bright and safe for all Bulls. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Vehicle purchasing procedure
USF has implemented a new vehicle purchasing procedure to guide departments through a structured six-phase process from initial inquiry to final procurement. Experts will assess your needs and reduce the administrative work associated with vehicle purchases. This procedure will also drive standardization of our road vehicle and golf cart fleets, enhance safety and align with university standards. Learn more.
Get Engaged
Student Green Energy Fund
Faculty and staff are encouraged to turn their green ideas, big or small, into project proposals to help our campuses lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy technologies. The fund supports various projects, such as installing more electric vehicle charging stations, replacing Magnolia Field’s lights with LEDs to save energy and creating a sustainable organic seed library for students to utilize and to enhance existing community gardens. Learn how to prepare and submit a proposal.
Become a Trip Advisor
The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement is looking for faculty and staff to serve as Trip Advisors for the spring semester Bulls Service Breaks (BSB), USF’s alternative spring break service program. It now offers weekend trips at various points throughout the academic year to give students more opportunities for service immersion. Find out more about the Trip Advisor role and follow the instructions on the webpage to get involved.
Featured Events
Free and discounted employee tickets
USF employees may claim two free tickets (per game) to these upcoming home basketball games in the Yuengling Center. Catch all the action from complimentary seats in the 200-level sideline sections. For those who want to invite more friends and family to come cheer on the Bulls, take advantage of the special employee discount on up to eight additional tickets per game.
Employees are invited to participate in the 20th Annual Stampede of Service by volunteering during USF’s MLK Commemorative Week, which kicks off at the University Area CDC's annual Paint the Town event. Volunteers will support various community projects near the Tampa campus throughout the week, helping to make a positive impact in our local neighborhoods. Stampede of Service is organized by the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
In January, faculty and staff can take advantage of discounted membership rates by choosing either a four-month or yearly membership. Locker and towel service for either of these membership promotions will also be discounted. Click to connect with RecWell memberships!
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