Learn over Lunch

Learn over Lunch

UF Compliance and Ethics (UFCE)
Learn over Lunch Series

ADA Compliance (Students)

Date: Thursday, August 8

Time: Noon -12:50 pm     

Presenter: Jenna Gonzalez, Director, UF Disability Resource Center

Amongst its other protections, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities as they seek out educational opportunities. UF’s Disability Resource Center (DRC) promotes accessibility amongst UF students through a variety of academic and housing accommodations. Jenna Gonzalez, Director of the DRC, joins the Learn over Lunch bunch at noon on Thursday, August 8 (via zoom) to discuss the DRC’s programs and how the office helps promote ADA compliance throughout the UF enterprise (including traditional students on the Gainesville campus, online students, exchange students, non-degree seeking students, and medical, nursing, and pharmacy students working throughout the UF Health system). If your work involves UF students and you want to learn more about (or even just brush up your knowledge about) how UF supports students with disabilities, this webinar is for you!

A Q&A will follow the presentation to answer any compliance questions attendees might have.

To register for this webinar, click here.

Past Sessions 2024

Event Permitting on Campus: Complying with UF’s Use of Space Policy (4-011)

Held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Presenters: Tara Hollow, Assistant Director of Operations, Business Affairs; Andrea Leemon, Assistant Director of Student Activities & Involvement, Student Life 

During this virtual webinar, the speakers discussed UF’s event permitting process, outlined in the Use of Space Policy (4-011). Topics addressed include: when a permit is needed; how the permitting process works and the expectations for campus units who want to hold events on campus as well as the venues where such events are held; and interacting with GatorConnect (the University’s Event Permitting System).

The recording of the webinar is available by clicking here.

To view the PowerPoint presentation, click here.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance at the University of Florida (UF)

Held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024   

Presenter:  Jessica McLane, Leave Manager, UF Human Resources

During this virtual webinar, Jessica McLane, Leave Manager, UF Human Resources, discussed FMLA Compliance at UF (as well as the Paid Family Leave program available to UF employees). 

The recording of this webinar is available by clicking here.

To view the presentation: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - UF HR

 

Understanding a UF student’s privacy rights under FERPA and other privacy topics

Held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Presenter: Brandon Sykes, J.D., Privacy Specialist, UF Privacy Office

During this virtual webinar, Brandon discussed the ins and outs of the privacy laws that the University and its employees must follow. Topics included the functions of the UF Privacy Office, student privacy rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other laws that impact the privacy rights of UF students, staff, faculty, and other constituents. Joining Brandon for the post-presentation Q&A was the Director of the Privacy Office, Carol McMahon, J.D.

The recording of this webinar is available by clicking here.

To view the presentation: Privacy in Higher Education

Past Sessions 2023

Professional Ethics Series

Session #1 - Held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Presenter: Dr. Anna Peterson

  • Discussion of the definition and importance of professional ethics.

Recording of this session can be viewed here.

Session #2 - Held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Presenter: Dr. Brian Ray

  • Part One of discussing the thirteen ethical dilemmas [1] individuals face in the workplace as well as the moral courage required to address these dilemmas if you or the employees you supervise ever face them.

Recording of this session can be viewed here.

Session #3 - Held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Presenter: Dr. Brian Ray

  • Part Two of discussing the thirteen ethical dilemmas [1] individuals face in the workplace as well as the moral courage required to address these dilemmas if you or the employees you supervise ever face them.

Recording of this session can be viewed here.

Session #4 - Held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Presenter: Professor Bill McElroy, Dr. Brian Ray, Terra DuBois

  • Panel of experts reviewed four vignettes featuring ethical scenarios that any employee might face in the workplace and how those situations might be handled. 

The recording of this webinar is coming soon!

To view the presentation: Coming Soon!

[1] As identified by authors Brad Agle, Aaron Miller, and Bill O’Rourke in The Business Ethics Field Guide

 

Ins and Outs of Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Law (open meetings)

Held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Presenter: Amy Quillen, Assistant Counsel, Office of Vice President and General Counsel

Whether e-mailing a co-worker, drafting a memo, or signing off on a work order, UF employees create multiple records every day. As state employees, we are subject to the Florida Public Records Law – one of the most expansive public records laws in the country. Therefore, members of the public, including the press, may request access to and obtain most of the work-related records we create or receive.

During the webinar, Assistant Counsel Amy Quillen, from the UF Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, discussed these laws and answered questions like: If I take notes at a meeting, can those notes be requested by members of the public? Are there any precautions I should take when sending work emails from personal devices (like cell phones and computers)? And, my unit received a public records request, now what?

The recording of this webinar is available by clicking here.

To view the presentation: Open Records and Open Meetings Acts

 

Youth Compliance Office

Held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Presenter: Sophia Andrews 

In this event, Sophia Andrews,  Assistant Director for Youth Compliance, presented the new Youth Compliance  & Child Abuse Reporting Policy and went over the ins and outs of planning events for youth.   If you missed the presentation, a video recording of Sophia’s presentation is available here . You can also find a lot of information and resources on the UF Compliance Website. 

To view the presentation: Youth Compliance Presentation

To view the policy: Youth Compliance Policy

 

UF's Anti-Fraud Framework        

Held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Presenter: Chloe Campbell

Chloe Campbell, Assistant Director, Controller’s Office – Center for Excellence – joins the Learn over Lunch bunch to talk about UF’s new Antifraud Framework. Aligned with the University’s core value of stewardship, the Antifraud Framework supports initiatives to promote institutional controls which help prevent, detect, monitor and respond to fraudulent activities. All units are encouraged to attend this important Learn over Lunch webinar to learn more about their responsibilities under this program.

To view the presentation: 

https://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/Mediasite/Play/4bf1a8645b09479b991697d244f5c30f1d.