We’re not just any college. And you’re just not any employee. You’re someone who is passionate about improving the lives of our students, our team, our community and, ultimately, our world. Learn about the services available to Valencia College employees and find the resources necessary to help you succeed in your role.
Organizational Development and Human Resources
As a faculty or staff member at Valencia College, we strive to provide the resources that benefit you both professionally and personally. Need help with employee benefits or have a question about professional development opportunities? Visit one of our regional Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) offices at West, East or Osceola campuses. The ODHR team has you covered with many of the questions you may have—from recruitment and hiring, through your journey as an employee at the college, to retirement. Give them a call or stop by. They're here to help empower you to be the best you can be.
Employee News – The Grove
The Grove is an interactive, internal communications website that features the latest information for Valencia College employees. This is where you can find and share news about the latest initiatives and programs, report on campus and college happenings, and keep up-to-date on your colleagues and their achievements. Best of all, it’s directly from the source—you.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Share Your Ideas and Help Valencia Meet Its Goals
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 A Message from Brandon McKelvey, Vice President, Analytics and Planning How might we encourage high school students to attend college? How might we assist more students in graduating? And what are all the ways we can support students’ adjustment and transition to baccalaureate programs? We need answers to these questions and more […]
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Atlas Is Getting a New Look
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 A Message from Patti Smith, Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology I am pleased to share that this spring, Atlas will be upgraded with a new look. Atlas, our web portal, is an essential part of our day-to-day activities at Valencia College, for both employees and students, and has been for […]
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Strategic Planning: Share Your Ideas in On-demand Sessions
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 A Message from Katie Tagye, Director, Organizational Design and Development Yesterday, we kicked-off our Strategic Planning Idea Gathering sessions with a Forum focused on the goal area of access. This session was the first in a series that will be held over the next three weeks for you to share your ideas about how […]
Campus Services
Valencia College offers various services on campus to its employees. For example, dining services has a range of delicious meal options—including a contemporary, crowd-pleasing selection of people’s favorite foods along with some of their own specialties.
In addition, the courier services department provides a seamless delivery service of all packages, USPS mail, interoffice mail, interoffice packages, stationary, toner, office supply orders and copy paper delivery throughout all locations in order to support the overall mission of the college.
Employee Policies
Valencia College respects the privacy of our employees and students. All policies and procedures that have been approved by the Board of Directors are organized by volumes—a grouping of related procedures.
Learning and Employee Development
The Valencia College EDGE portal is designed to help you with employee development, growth and engagement, and is your resource for professional development and training, and career enrichment. Access the Valencia College EDGE to search and register for online and in-person workshops, view your transcripts, complete your check-in, send badges for recognition of good work, apply for job opportunities and much more.
In addition, there are a number of associations and groups for college employees to take part in. From the Association of Florida Colleges to the Peace and Justice Institute and the Association of Valencia Women, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved outside of the classroom or office.
Marketing Services
As custodians and stewards of the Valencia College brand, it is up to each and every one of us to represent ourselves and the college in the best possible light. Like anything that has enduring value, a strong brand is built from a strong foundation.
Discover how we use various elements to visually identify who we are and what we do. From logos to color palettes, typefaces to image usage, these are the tangible ways we communicate Valencia College.