Eric Kollar - Academic Page

Study Abroad Open House - Thursday, Aug 24th, 3:00-5:00 pm, @ Building 71
All UWF students are welcome to come by and talk to me or my colleagues to learn more about various study abroad programs.

Are you passionate about shaping the college experience for students? Build a rewarding career around higher education with UWF's master's degree in College Student Affairs Administration, M.Ed. (CSAA). This quality academic program is enhanced by the opportunity for pre-professional work experience. A number of students in the CSAA program have the opportunity for significant and meaningful work responsibilities that will translate directly into powerful resumes. uwf.edu/csaa

I had the privilege of presenting on the 'Surround and Support' Mentoring Model I have been working on since 2015 at the Annual UPCEA Conference. I appreciate my colleagues who contributed to this work.

All Majors Career & Internship Fair

2 Days, 50+ Employers
LAST CHANCE CAREER FAIR! If you haven't accepted a job, internship, or co-op yet - this is the event for you!
Meet and network with over 50 employers during this 2-day event and learn more about their full-time, internship, and co-op positions!

Apr. 5 (on-campus event)- List of Employers

Apr. 12 (virtual event) - List of Employers

In honor of Women's History Month, the UWF Title IX Office in collaboration with Pensacola State College is proud to host a community event with Lynda Blackmon Lowery on March 28, 2023. Both of the events below are open to all members of the UWF community. These are great learning opportunities for you and your students in the areas of history, leadership, service, determination, and bravery. Please share these opportunities with your students, staff, and colleagues.

Career Development & Community Engagement (CDCE) will host their first Career Week on February 21st-23rd! In one week, we'll target Healthcare & Social Services, STEM, and Business/Communication majors on separate days allowing for concentrated, strategic marketing while creating a comprehensive "buzz" around campus to encourage student engagement. Considered attending!

3 Days, 85+ Employers!
Career Week Schedule:

Career Week: Health & Social Services - Feb. 21 (12p-3p), Commons Auditorium
Career Week: Science & Engineering - Feb. 22 (12p-3p), Bldg. 4
Career Week: Business & Communications - Feb. 23 (12p-3p), Bldg. 76A

Need help with your resume or preparing for Career Week? Reach out to CDCE for assistance ([email protected] or 850.474.2254).

Argos Suit Up is This Sunday!

Sunday is the day! Build your professional wardrobe at Argos Suit Up! on Sunday, February 5th from 5-8pm CST at the JCPenney on Davis Hwy in Pensacola.

All attendees will receive an additional 30% off their purchase of eligible professional attire. UWF will also be giving away gift cards through chance drawings at the event.*

We hope to see you there!

*Please visit uwf.edu/suitup to review Chance Drawing Rules.

Argos Suit Up | University of West Florida The mission of the Argos Suit Up program is to assist UWF students and alumni in building their professional wardrobe for job/graduate school interviews and future employment.

Save the Date: Law School Forum - Jan. 27, 2023

Jan. 27 | 11:30a - 3p
University Conference Center
Law School Forum Event Page

If you're considering attending Law School, be sure to attend this event! All UWF students interested in exploring law school options are encouraged to attend this university-wide event. Students can learn how to apply to law schools, gain advice on how to set themselves apart from other applicants, and network with law school admissions officers from regional and national law schools.

UWF International Affairs is hiring Intensive English Program (IEP) instructors and substitute instructors. This might be interesting to those looking for teaching experience and diverse experience.

https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/997/cw/en-us/job/494620/iep-instructor-pool-international-affairs

https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/997/cw/en-us/job/494621/iep-substitute-instructor-pool-international-affairs

Job Listings | University of West Florida University of West Florida (UWF), one of twelve accredited Florida universities located in America's oldest settlement, Pensacola, on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast

The Scholarship Portal is open in MyUWF. Be sure to fill that out in addition to your FAFSA!

Virtual Living Room Conversation: Free Speech, Hat Speech & Campus Life

Join the CASSH Workgroup on Race, Ethnicity and Belonging and the CEPS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a virtual Living Room Conversation: Free Speech, Hate Speech & Campus Life.

When are limitations on free speech justified? How can we best protect free speech on campus? Are there areas of common ground to be found?

Faculty, students and staff are invited to attend this virtual, livingroom-style dialogue. Please register in advance via Zoom by Friday, Oct. 21.

For more information visit uwf.edu/CASSHbelonging or uwf.edu/CEPSdeib.

Race, Ethnicity and Belonging | University of West Florida Our college is committed to addressing concerns related to race, diversity and social responsibility. The CASSH Workgroup on Race, Ethnicity and Belonging works to address these concerns.

All Majors Career & Internship Fair- 60+ Employers: Students & alumni seeking full-time, co-op, and/or internship opportunities are encouraged to attend the All Majors Career & Internship Fair. This two-day event is perfect for soon-to-be graduates that have not yet secured full-time employment, as well as any student wanting to learn more about available opportunities. Join us on-campus on Oct. 26th, Noon to 3 p.m. in the Commons Auditorium or virtually in Handshake on Nov. 2nd, Noon to 3 p.m. in Handshake. There are different employers participating in both days, so check out both events for details.

Handshake

Virtual Professional & Graduate School Expo
Wed. 9/21 | noon-3p (CDT)
Register & Sign-Up for Sessions via Handshake

Virtual Statewide Job
June 2nd, 9a - 4p ET
300+ Employers Participating
This is an excellent opportunity to meet employers recruiting for full-time and part-time professional opportunities.

Register for appointments with employers!
Go to https://app.careerfairplus.com/ufl_fl to see a full list of participating employers and to schedule appointments with your preferred companies.

For more information about the event, visit www.FloridaCareerCenters.org or the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Florida Career Centers Your Source For Talent

Proud to be part of this project.

Upcoming Professional Headshot Event

Level up your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles with a professional headshot! Come see us in Building 19 on Friday April 15th between 10:30am-12:00pm for a free professional headshot. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

TLR Now Hiring!!: Tutoring and Learning Resources is now hiring! Our office has open applications for tutors, academic coaches, and workshop presenters. We are seeking dedicated students wanting to help other peers improve their academic success. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled at UWF, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have a courteous and professional demeanor while representing TLR. If you know a student that fits this description, please refer them to the following website: bit.ly/TLRjobopps and any questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Argos we are 1 week away from the All Majors Career and Internship Fair! For assistance with your resume, cover letter, or virtual career fair tips, you can schedule an appointment or upload your resume in Handshake (accessed through MyUWF), and we can help! We are now offering Virtual Drop-In Appointments every Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To request a drop-in, use Google Chat to send a direct message to [email protected] during the hours listed!
Visit uwf.edu/career for additional information on preparing for a career fair.

Don't miss Argos Suit Up! Sunday, March 27th @5-8pm cst
For more information visit uwf.joinhandshake.com

I am very excited to announce I started my new position this week as the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Data, & Student Success in the College of Education & Professional Studies at the University of West Florida. I appreciate all those who have mentored me for this position and I am looking forward to the new challenges moving forward. I will no longer be directly advising students in this new position, which will be an adjustment. I have been advising since 2009 (13 years) and will miss the one-one-one interactions. However, I now have the platform to make a broader impact on the student experience and I cannot wait to see what happens.

Happy Friday, Argos! 🎉

Today’s Faculty Spotlight is Dr. Jennifer L. Brinkley, an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies in the Department of Administration and Law and faculty mentor to undergraduate research students. 👩‍⚖️

Dr. Brinkley is in her second year of serving as an undergraduate research supervisor. And currently serves as a Faculty Guide for the OUR Explorers Program, and for OUR Works! Dr. Brinkley shared that her favorite part of mentoring students is “seeing how much they grow in their research and writing skills throughout the academic year.” In fact, recent undergraduate research mentees were published in the The Summation Quarterly, a magazine published throughout Florida’s Escambia and Santa Rosa County and to members of the legal community.

Dr. Brinkley is currently completing research in the area of period poverty. She also is working on an article about gender and jury service. Her previous research has recently been published in the Northern Illinois University Law Review, Kentucky Law Journal, South Carolina Law Review, and Quinnipiac Law Review.

Dr. Brinkley strongly encourages students who are interested in research to contact OUR so they can find a faculty mentor in line with their research interests.

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Argos Suit Up Financial Assistance Application is Open!: Through fundraising and generous donations, the Office of Career Development and Community Engagement will provide financial assistance to current students and recent alumni (graduated in 2020 or 2021) who demonstrate a need that aligns with the mission of the Argos Suit Up program. More information on the application process can be found by visiting uwf.edu/suitup, and the deadline to apply is March 1st by 5 p.m. CST. Please share this opportunity with students you engage with through your department. Questions? Contact Lindsey Walk- [email protected].
uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/career-education/students/argos-suit-up

Argos Suit Up | University of West Florida The mission of the Argos Suit Up program is to assist UWF students and alumni in building their professional wardrobe for job/graduate school interviews and future employment.

Academic Success Workshops
Tutoring and Learning Resources offers an Academic Success Workshop series that starts on February 8th. Workshops will be offered in person as well as interactive virtual sessions (with live presenters through Zoom). The series includes: Conquer Online Learning, Think Ahead: Time Management and Study Skills, Boosting Academic Motivation, and Final Exam Prep. Full descriptions of each workshop, dates offered, and registration information can be found by visiting http://bit.ly/TLRworkshops.

Additional Tutoring and Learning Resources services for Spring include:
Academic Coaching
Subject Based Tutoring
Center for Academic Success Canvas Course
Smartpen Loans
Questions? Call 850-474-3176 or email [email protected].

Academic Success Workshops | University of West Florida For the Spring 2022 semester, workshops will be offered in person, as well as interactive virtual sessions (with live presenters through Zoom). For the best experience with virtual sessions, students should log into Zoom on a desktop or laptop to be able to participate in the virtual activities.

"I Chose UWF" International 30 At the University of West Florida, everyone is welcome, all cultures are celebrated, and every student graduates prepared for a global future. The sun shines...

UWF Legal Studies graduate Halle Diaz recently made headlines in Alabama after winning a case advocating for the elderly.

Diaz, who currently studies at the University of Alabama School of Law, represented an elderly, disabled woman who was at risk of being evicted from her long-term care facility due to confusion over her eligibility for assisted living. Diaz successfully appealed the insurance termination, allowing the client to remain in her home and recoup over $25,000 in back pay compensation.

Learn more here: shorturl.at/uILQ7
UWF Alumni

2022 Law School Recruitment Forum
Friday, January 28th, 11:30am-3:00pm (CST)
Career Services pleased to invite you to attend UWF’s Law School Recruitment Forum. Institutional representatives from law schools are invited to maximize your recruiting efforts with UWF students and alumni. This is an excellent opportunity to share your institution’s admissions requirements and provide guidance for students interested in pursuing a law school. With over 8,000 undergraduate students attending UWF, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Dr. Susan James, a faculty member in the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership, was named November 2021 Professor of the Month by the sisters of the Zeta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at UWF. Dr. James is pictured here with her gift from Alpha Delta Pi.

Congratulations, Dr. James!

Paws and Play Dogs at Pace Library: Join us on Monday, November 15th from 11 am - 1 pm at Pace Library to de-stress with dogs from Service Dog University. Interact with the dogs, and play fun games with your friends at UWF Libraries, UWF Recreation and Wellness, UWF Peer Educators, and Kugelman Honors. All are welcome to attend!
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Promote University Events: The UWF Event Calendar provides a one-stop resource of event information for students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and the local community. Institutional Communications also utilizes the calendar for publicity opportunities. Visit uwf.edu/submitevents to submit events through the event calendar submission form. For more details about guidelines and submission instructions, visit uwf.edu/calendar.

Cybersecurity leader gives $50k, establishes CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment - University of West Florida Newsroom The University of West Florida has created the CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment with a $50,000 gift from Adam Ely, technology executive and chief information security officer for Fidelity. The endowment, established in honor of Ely’s illustrious career as an entrepreneur and cybersecu...

The Library: Where Shhh happens!: Students need a quiet place to study? The 3rd and 4th floor (quiet floor) of Pace Library are open and select daily study carrels are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring an active Nautilus card, check out a library laptop or iPad, and do work in a quiet, convenient spot on campus.
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First-Generation Celebration Week: The First-Gen Success network will be hosting First-Gen Celebration Week November 8-12th. We would like to invite all of our first-gen faculty and staff to help us celebrate by sending in a video or a photo with a caption telling us why you are proud to be first-gen! Please send videos/photos to [email protected]. Please encourage your students to join our Thank You Luncheon, Nov. 10th at 12pm in the Conference Center.

All Majors Career & Internship Fair - 2 Day Event!: The All Majors Career & Internship Fair is a university-wide, career event for on-campus and regional employers interested in hiring UWF students and alumni to fill full-time, co-op, and internship opportunities.

Day #1 (Nov. 3rd)- Meet with employers on campus for valuable 1-on-1 time with recruiters.
Day #2 (Nov. 4th)- Meet with employers from anyway during this virtual event that conveniently takes place in Handshake (accessed in MyUWF)
Between both days, there are over 50 employer participants! Don't miss this!
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State of Florida Veterans Week - Military and Veterans Resource Center Veterans Day Observance: The Military and Veterans Resource Center is hosting a Veterans Day Observance during the first Veterans Week. This is a public event at the Camellia Greens by the Lab Sciences Annex. This event is to honor those who have served our country and show our appreciation. Our guest speaker is FL House Representative, Michelle Salzman, Army Veteran, and UWF Alumni. Rep. Salzman successfully filed November 7 - 13, designated as Veterans Week in Florida. Please join us Wednesday, 11/10/21, at 10 AM. RSVP at [email protected].
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Argos Abroad Applications Now Open: Applications are now open for Argos in Europe and Argos in Asia summer 2022 study abroad programs! Interested students can review destinations and available courses as well as apply for these 28-day programs on the UWF Study Abroad site. Please contact [email protected] with questions or a request for a classroom presentation on study abroad opportunities.
uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/study-abroad/exploring-study-abroad/argos-abroad-programs