Where to go for help! (including Advising Appointments)

ACADEMIC HELP

If you are having trouble in a course, talk to your professor first!

 

If you need help with specific subject areas, including math, science, engineering, writing, or you just need a good place to study – UF has FREE resources! 

• UF Teaching Center: https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/tutoring/ Links to an external site.
  • Scheduled Tutoring Sessions
  • Drop-In Tutoring
  • Study Groups
  • Test Reviews
  • Video Resources
  • Standardized Test Prep
• UF Writing Studio: http://writing.ufl.edu/writing-studio/ Links to an external site.
  • Writing Assistance
  • Proofreading
  • One-on-One Tutorials
  • Evening Tutoring
  • Video Resources
  • Classroom Workshops
• Time Management: https://gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu/toolkits/time-management/

• If you would like to increase your success in courses, please look into the free tutoring for many of our major’s critical tracking courses through these options:

  ·         Knack tutoring with UF’s Student Success Initiative Links to an external site.

  ·         Office of Academic Support Links to an external site.

  ·         Teaching Center Links to an external site.

  Each office is different, so see which fits you best and use all the resources available to you.

• Tutor Matching Service (TMS): https://tutormatchingservice.com/uf Links to an external site..

  • Students who want to receive tutoring can browse the available tutors on the TMS website.  UF is supporting tutoring in 38 courses at no cost to any UF students.  Students needing tutoring in other courses can choose to pay $12 per hour for tutoring.

• Environmental Sciences Librarian: Laurel Kaminsky, here to help with any and all library needs. These include:
  
  • Locating hard to find resources
  • One on one meetings to refine research questions and how to search UF Library’s many online data aggregators
  • Citation management
  • Any questions about the libraries on campus- the library has many resources-it is more than just books and journals!

 

• UF Student Success Web Site Links to an external site.:  This website is a central place where you can find information to help you thrive amid and beyond COVID-19.  Here, you will find available academic support and well-being Links to an external site. resources to support you throughout the semester.  

• UF Coaching Links to an external site.:  Success Coaching is offered to assist you with meeting academic and career goals.  UF Student Success Coaches are administrators, faculty, and staff who will ensure that you have the support you need to get through the remainder of the semester, to graduate on time, or to shore up resources for your next semester?  If so, request a coach here Links to an external site..  

If you are looking for support for a course not on the list of offered courses for tutoring through UF offices, please reach out to the Instructor of the course or your TA for suggestions of resources and help – in SFFGS’s departmental courses, they will likely offer to help you themselves!  

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/ Links to an external site.) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester.

WELLNESS + SELF-CARE

Students experiencing crises or personal problems that interfere with their general well-being are encouraged to utilize the university's counseling resources. Both the Counseling Center and Student Mental Health Services provide confidential counseling services at no cost for currently enrolled students. Resources are available on campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career or academic goals, which interfere with their academic performance.

 

• U Matter We Care (for mental health or any other health/emotional concern): 3rd floor of Peabody Hall; 352-294-2273 and umatter@ufl.edu.  Offer centralized help with navigating UF's Medical Withdrawal process. 

 

• Student Mental Health Services, Rm. 245 SHCC, 392-1171, www.shcc.ufl.edu Links to an external site.
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
  • Center for Sexual Assault / Abuse Recovery & Education (CARE)
  • Eating Disorders Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Suicide Prevention Program Links to an external site. and Crisis Support Links to an external site.

• • Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) https://counseling.ufl.edu/ Links to an external site.
    • Learn and practice different coping skills and wellness habits aimed towards improving the mental health of college students in Workshops Links to an external site..
    • Share your experiences with a small group of your peers and a counselor in Groups.  Links to an external site.
    • Self-Care Resources: counseling.ufl.edu/resources/online/ Links to an external site.
    • Gator-2-Gator(G2G): Students can register to attend a virtual G2G session at counseling.ufl.edu/g2g.
      • Peer support is extremely helpful for students in opening up about concerns and seeking help. Gator-2-Gator (G2G) provides 30-minute consultations for personal support and/or referral information about helpful resources on campus. Students can connect with a trained G2G ambassador and are welcome to attend as often as needed!
  • Student Health Care Center Links to an external site. (low-cost medical care, testing, and other health resources)
  • Career Connection Center, JWRU Suite 1300, 392-1601, career.ufl.edu Links to an external site.

FRIENDLY FACES @ SFFGS

Who can help me with...?

• Questions about undergraduate majors, courses, or advising? Ask Jackie Gilley or Sylvia Van Boskirk
• Questions about a graduate school application, or degree requirements? Ask the Graduate Academic Coordinator, Amy Abernethy.
• Questions about certificates? Watch this video Links to an external site. and then ask Sandie Houder.
• Questions about conference room scheduling? Ask Sarah Rushing.
• Questions not covered here? Check the SFFGS Staff Directory Links to an external site. for more points of contact

SFFGS FACULTY ADMINISTRATORS

• SFFGS Director: Dr. Terrell "Red" Baker  Links to an external site.III
• Marine Sciences Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Will Patterson
• FRC/NRC Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Tim Martin
• Geomatics Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman
• FRC Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Taylor Stein Links to an external site.
• FAS Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Don Behringer Links to an external site.
• Other faculty? Check out the faculty webpages Links to an external site.

UF HONOR CODE

In all course related activities, students are expected to respect one another and use proper language.

 

UF Honor Code

As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University."

The instructors of this course fully support the intent of the above statement and will not tolerate academic dishonesty. We, the members of the University of Florida Community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

All students are expected to follow the University of Florida Honor Code (excerpt above). Read more: https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/ Links to an external site..

UF CENTRAL OFFICES

• ONE.UF  Links to an external site. (to find courses, clear holds, register, apply to graduate)
• Dates and deadlines by semester Links to an external site. (when to register, drop, apply for graduation)
• UF Admissions Links to an external site. (where to send official transcripts, certificate application)
• Registrar's Office Links to an external site. (registration tips and times)
• Bursar's Office Links to an external site. (fees, and how to pay them)
• Student Financial Affairs Links to an external site. (financial aid information and questions)
• UF Helpdesk Links to an external site. (setting up UF email, 24/7 technical help)
• UF Libraries Links to an external site. I Off-Campus Access Links to an external site.

STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCESSES

The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences cares about your experience and we will make every effort to address course concerns. We request that all of our online students complete a course satisfaction survey each semester, which is a time for you to voice your thoughts on how your course is being delivered.

 

If you have a more urgent concern, you may also contact the Graduate or Undergraduate Coordinator for the program offering the course, if you prefer. More information on the University of Florida student complaint process can be found here. Links to an external site.