The March update of Inside USF: The Employee newsletter is packed with opportunities for everyone.
It’s the 70th day of USF’s 70th year!
The odds are high that everyone knows at least one colleague dedicated to building their USF collection. For some, they have 70 pens on display. For others, it’s a photo from the day _____ opened. Below, Christopher Akin displays his definitive collection of USF tags, spanning more than 30 years. Help us discover more office finds. Send pictures and mention "Inside USF."
Courtney Whitt knows that a community is only as healthy as the people who care for it. As a licensed psychologist and the first executive director of the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (established by the Florida Legislature in 2024), she’s designing system-level solutions.
Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between community needs and the available workforce, Whitt leads a team at USF focused on growing and innovating Florida’s behavioral health sector. Under her leadership, the center recently launched the state’s first interactive dashboard to project workforce supply and demand through 2035, providing a vital tool for researchers, community organizations and policymakers alike.
Courtney Whitt (left) and Jacob Gray speak at Florida Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol in 2025.
The center’s impact is felt through several key initiatives, including grant funding, a mentoring program, a financial hardship fund for students and much more. Learn more on the center's website.
“We want to engage others and let that inform our recommendations,” she said. For their dedication to building a healthier Florida through data, collaboration and empathy, Courtney Whitt and her team are true Bold Bulls.
Join USF IT and Microsoft on Friday, April 3, from 10-11 a.m. for an exclusive webinar that will cover designing complex agents using Copilot. Click here to register and read more information.
In case you missed it, watch the recorded webinar about creating shared agents using the Copilot Chat Agent Builder. If you’re new to the concept of agents, this webinar is for you.
Monthly Fraud Flash Report
March Madness amplifies school spirit, but it also increases fraud risk across university athletic programs. Small irregularities across departments can be early indicators of a larger problem. Read the report, brought to you by the Office of Internal Audit.
Stay Informed
USF Week starts April 6
Mark your calendar for USF WEEK! Faculty and staff are invited to join students in showing their Bull pride during USF Week 2026 from April 6-10. USF's campuses will be celebrating with spirited events including a lecture by Brittany Broski, a concert with The Driver Era, a 70s themed birthday party for Rocky and much more! Learn more.
Delicious Updates
Visit diningatusf.com to learn more or contact the USF Dining team.
Bay Features in the MSC offers the bold Cuban flavors of Soul de Cuba until Friday, March 13.
USF Dining’s Kosher Food Truck is officially open and serving the campus community, expanding access to a wide range of dietary needs. Find it next to Chick-Fil-A Sessums Mall.
Einstein Bros. Bagels is now offering breakfast sandwiches as part of retail catering.
Technology tip: Protect yourself from malware
Please be cautious when downloading software to your personal and USF-owned devices. Malicious software programs (malware) often pose as helpful tools like “PDF Editor” or “All Manuals Reader” but can secretly steal personal data or lock your files after installation.
To protect yourself, install software only from trusted sources and keep your antivirus software up to date. For safe, university-approved options, visit USF’s official Software Catalog. Visit the Information Technology Hub to learn more.
Get Engaged
Attend a Human Resources webinar
Leading Change as a Leader: Becoming a Change Champion
Wednesday, March 11 | Noon–1 p.m.
Learn to guide your team through organizational change with clarity and confidence. Explore strategies to anticipate resistance, communicate vision effectively and empower your team to embrace new initiatives.
Leading Change as a Contributor: Becoming a Change Champion
Friday, March 27 | Noon–1 p.m.
Strengthen your ability to adapt to change and contribute effectively during transitions. Learn strategies to stay resilient, support colleagues and champion new ways of working.
The spring cohort of Leadership Foundations begins March 26.Learn more.
Support student employee professional growth
USF supervisors interested in supporting student employees' professional development can encourage them to participate in the Engaged Student Employment (ESE) course. ESE helps students document and demonstrate essential career skills they gain in campus jobs, such as communication, critical thinking, leadership and professionalism. Email Edson O’Neale in the Center for Career & Professional Development at eao2@usf.edu for more information.
Featured Events
Attend the annual Supplier Expo
The 2026 Supplier Expo will showcase USF’s primary and preferred suppliers. These vetted vendors are contracted to provide high-quality goods and services at optimal value. Join Fleet Services in Lot 3B to see passenger vehicles and golf carts, then take a test drive. Attendees can also get a professional headshot, pick up swag and receive exciting giveaways throughout the event.
Free and discounted spring game tickets for employees
Get two free tickets per game to USF baseball’s three-game series against Rice starting Friday, March 20. 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. Check out all the upcoming faculty and staff games. Go Bulls! Get tickets.
USF Day at the Tampa Bay Lightning
Bulls Nation will take over Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, April 4, as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins. Employees can purchase discounted tickets through USF’s official partnership with the team. Remember to pick up exclusive giveaways at the USF Table in Thunder Alley before the puck drop!Purchase tickets.
Celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary with milestone merch
It’s official — the new USF70 merchandise is available. Explore the apparel, accessories and gear that honor USF’s history. These products are available exclusively online.
