Board of Trustees
As the institution’s legal owner, the UCF Board of Trustees directs university policy and serves as the final authority responsible for the effective and efficient deployment of resources. Board members lead committees with oversight of advancement, audit and compliance, compensation and labor, educational programs, finance and facilities, nominating and governance and strategic planning.
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UCF’s President
Alexander N. Cartwright
At UCF, we turn challenges into opportunities. Through innovative thinking and problem solving, we fuel student success and contribute to the betterment of society. Our optimistic outlook is driven by our pursuit for excellence — in our academics, our operations and our inclusivity. These characteristics are what define us as a leading metropolitan university and a model for the future of higher education.
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UCF’s Provost
Dr. Michael D. Johnson
Provost and Executive Vice President Michael D. Johnson leads the Division of Academic Affairs to create and support an environment that promotes UCF’s academic endeavors as one of the nation’s most innovative and impactful institutions of higher education. Through a broad range of teaching, research and service programs, the division is committed to providing the finest undergraduate education in Florida, achieving international recognition as a preeminent metropolitan research university, developing a global perspective in the curriculum, and promoting inclusiveness and diversity.
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Division Leadership
- Sheila Amin
- Interim Chief Information Officer
- Rhonda Bishop
- Vice President for Compliance, Ethics, and Risk
- Youndy C. Cook
- Vice President and General Counsel
- Paul Dosal
- Senior Vice President for Student Success
- Adrienne Frame
- Vice President for Student Success and Well-Being
- Deborah C. German
- Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine
- Rod Grabowski
- Senior Vice President for Advancement and Partnerships
- Andrea Guzmán
- Vice President for Access and Community Engagement
- Gerald L. Hector
- Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance
- Mike Kilbride
- Chief of Staff
- Terry Mohajir
- Vice President and Director of Athletics
- Janet D. Owen
- Vice President for Government & Community Relations
- Winston V. Schoenfeld
- Interim Vice President for Research
- Robert Taft
- Chief Audit Executive
- Jonathan P. Varnell
- Vice President for Facilities and Business Operations
Faculty Senate
Stephen J. King, Ph.D., 2022-2023 chair
A basic legislative body of the university, the UCF Faculty Senate serves as the primary voice of the faculty and acts as the main channel of communication between faculty members and administration. Each year, faculty Senate committees provide academic oversight by reviewing and approving policies, new courses, course changes, new programs and program revisions.
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Student Government
Bryce Lister, student body president
Student Government represents, advocates for, and serves, the UCF student body. There are three branches of Student Government — each working to support our students, improve the campus community and create a better student experience. Student Government also allocates the Activity and Service Fee that students pay, which helps cover a number of student services.
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Staff Council
Cissy Glowth, UCF Staff Council president
The UCF Staff Council provides a voice for staff in all areas of the university. With a mission to build communication, trust and integrity within our diverse community, the council’s goals include meeting the needs of UCF staff, developing resources to meet those needs, improving the quality of life for all staff members as it relates to employment within the university system, among others.
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