On-Campus Living
What does the platform propose to improve the outdoor areas at Murphree Commons and Lakeside?
Advocate for the restoration and modernization of the Murphree Commons and Lakeside outdoor areas by renovating current infrastructure and expanding recreational amenities.
What does the platform propose creating to help commuter students find places to study throughout Gainesville?
Develop a map of student-friendly study spaces throughout Gainesville, including libraries, coffee shops, public spaces, and other locations with Wi-Fi, outlets, and quiet areas to support commuter students.
What does the platform propose doing to improve the Reitz Union Reflection Room?
Revitalize the Reitz Union Reflection Room with additional resources for contemplative practices, meditation, prayer, and reflection.
What life-saving certification course does the platform propose hosting for students?
Host a CPR certification course in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Affairs Cabinet and GEMRU to provide students with life-saving skills.
What annual event does the platform propose at Flavet Park that would bring student organizations together while collecting donations for the Field and Fork Food Pantry?
Establish an annual pickleball tournament at Flavet Park between student organizations where participants gain entry through food donations to the Field and Fork Food Pantry, while uniting campus communities.
What does the platform propose to improve the Yulee-area outdoor spaces and promote student wellness?
Support the revitalization of the Yulee-area outdoors by adding additional furniture and hammock posts to promote physical and mental wellness.
What transportation infrastructure does the platform propose revitalizing for off-campus and commuter students?
Revitalize bike and scooter parking at on-campus locations to provide off-campus and commuter students with functional transportation infrastructure.
What educational campaign does the platform propose hosting with Student Legal Services?
Host a Renter’s Rights educational campaign in coordination with Student Legal Services to inform students about their legal protections while leasing.
What does the platform propose creating with UFPD and UF Emergency Management through S.C.O.P.E.?
Partner with UFPD and the UF Department of Emergency Management to create and distribute student-oriented public safety materials, including hurricane preparedness and on-campus safety, through the Student Oriented Community Policing Effort (S.C.O.P.E.).
What Gator Well initiative does the platform propose expanding beyond football season?
Expand and enrich Gator Well hydration station initiatives at basketball, baseball, softball, and gymnastics events, in coordination with the Orange and Blue Cabinet, to improve school spirit and wellness programming beyond football season.
What improvements does the platform propose for the Tolbert area?
Advocate for improvements in the Tolbert area, such as an updated water system, kitchen appliances, and other high-use amenities.
What does the platform propose creating with Affordability Affairs to help students find discounts throughout Gainesville?
rovide students with a standardized digital database of discounts available throughout the greater Gainesville community in collaboration with Affordability Affairs.
What does the platform propose doing to improve the Reitz Union ground-floor seating area?
Support the enhancement of the Reitz Union ground-floor seating area to include updated furniture for students studying, eating, and socializing.
What does the platform propose expanding around campus, including at locations such as the Norman parking garage?
Increase bike fix-it station initiatives around campus to meet student demand in locations such as the Norman parking garage.
How does the platform propose involving student artists in enhancing campus and promoting school spirit?
Engage student artists to create murals that emphasize school spirit while enhancing the campus environment.
How does the platform propose making move-out donations more accessible to students living on campus?
Expand move-out donation box locations from area desks to individual residence halls.
What resource does the platform propose creating to help students better understand campus transportation?
Develop a campus transportation guide with information such as mobile applications, bus routes, schedules, and other relevant resources at high-traffic campus locations.
What does the platform propose doing to improve students’ access to graduate and professional school test-preparation resources?
Advocate for increased access to digitized and updated test preparation and post-graduate success resources, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT.
What resource does the platform propose distributing to Preview students to familiarize them with UF’s essential digital tools?
Design and distribute a handbook of UF mobile applications to Preview students, featuring essential digital tools available to students.
What sustainable school-spirit initiative does the platform propose organizing with the Orange and Blue Cabinet?
Work with the Orange and Blue Cabinet to organize a Gator gear clothing exchange to foster sustainable school spirit.
What does the platform propose adding to residence hall study rooms to improve collaborative studying? and how does the platform propose helping students better prepare for living in their residence halls?
Promote the expanded installation of mobile whiteboards in residence hall study rooms to enhance access to collaborative study equipment. Publicize residence hall room layouts and dimensions to provide on-campus students with dormitory information.
What does the platform propose adding to the online campus map to improve biking accessibility and safety?
Add bike paths to the online campus map to increase accessibility and safety for students biking to and around campus.
What new ONE.UF feature does the platform propose for students with online and hybrid courses?
Introduce a schedule filter feature to ONE.UF's week-view that allows students to show or hide the in-person lectures of online and/or hybrid courses.
What residence hall safety resource does the platform propose updating to provide accurate nighttime transportation information?
Update SNAP signs in residence hall locations to provide accurate nighttime transportation and safety information.
How does the platform propose using the Reitz Union sound system to showcase student talent and promote school spirit?
Integrate the student-led radio station into the Reitz Union sound system to showcase local talent while promoting school spirit.