The University of Florida recently announced the implementation of license plate readers as part of the Security and Safety Plan that aims to standardize and enhance security across campus. “The safety and security of our students, faculty and staff are the utmost priority to the University of Florida,” said Joseph M. Souza, UF’s Physical Security […]

Even in the midst of heavy operational demands related to COVID-19, over the past several months leaders across the COO areas have held a series of meetings to address a critical subject: how do we achieve service and operational excellence in support of a preeminent university? Key to these discussions has been defining strategic areas […]

In September, the University of Florida welcomed Dhanesh Raniga as its Chief Audit Executive. He was previously the Director of Audit, Risk and Compliance at Griffith University, a comprehensive public university in Australia. Prior to joining Griffith University, Dhanesh was one of the leaders in Ernst & Young’s Risk Advisory Services’ practice for Education, Not […]

Among the initiatives that the CMP will highlight are increases in on-campus undergraduate housing, new clusters of development for collaborative research, and a focus on civic spaces including a celebration of Lake Alice’s natural landscape as the iconic centerpiece of campus. The plan anticipates accommodating another 2.3 million GSF of net new building space in […]

The Normal Hall renovation project preserved over 95% of existing exterior walls, foundations, floors and roof deck. Additionally, over 80% of construction and demolition materials were diverted from our local landfills. The building installed a new roof, windows, HVAC, plumbing, and LED lighting—all to improve the building’s energy and water efficiencies. Additionally, indoor air quality […]