UWF Perks
UWF's goal is to provide employees with a robust selection of benefits to meet their personal needs in dealing with work/life balance issues.
UWF has established a work-life task force to review work-life policies, benefits, and programs. The members focus on Flexible Work Options (tenure clock extension policy; modified duties policy; family/parental leave policy), and Education and Awareness (support programs for faculty during family transitions; formal policy review and development).
The work-life task force recognizes the varied responsibilities of work and personal life for UWF’s faculty and staff. Research and common experience suggest that work and personal life may conflict with one another, but may also provide synergistic opportunities. A harmonious relationship between work and life promotes individual and organizational well-being. The purpose of the work-life task force is to evaluate and advocate for policies, practices, and services that facilitate an enriching work-life relationship.
Part of the work-life task force's mission is make UWF employees aware of the programs, services, and discounts available to all employees of the university. The information contained herein aims to encapsulate all of the work-life programs made available to staff. Please let us know if there is something new or missing and we will update as appropriate.
The University of West Florida offers many different educational opportunities for employees. Please visit the links below to explore your options.
The University recognizes paid holidays as listed below. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. If it falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday.
Remaining 2024 Holidays | |
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Veterans Day | Monday, November 11, 2024 |
Declared Holiday | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
Declared Holiday | Monday, December 23, 2024 |
Winter Holidays | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
Declared Holiday | Thursday, January 2, 2025 through Friday, January 3, 2025 |
2025 Holidays | |
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New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
Declared Holiday | Thursday, January 2, 2025 and Friday, January 3, 2025 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
Winter Holidays | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026 |