
Research-based information, resources, and tips for families, consumers, and educators; provided by the faculty of the University of Florida/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Do I need to use hot water to wash my hands?
Find out the answer from expert Dr Amy Simonne.
Overview of Current Housing Situation in Florida
Michael Gutter, Hyun-Jeong Lee
Managing in Tough Times
Mary Harrison Professorship
In honor of Mary N. Harrison, professor and Extension specialist, this professorship recognizes outstanding county and state Extension faculty on an annual basis. More...
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
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Social Security Numbers
The University of Florida collects Social Security Numbers only as necessary for use in the performance of the University's duties and responsibilities, which may include the following possible purposes: classification of accounts; identity management; credit worthiness; billing and payments; data collection, reconciliation, and tracking; benefit processing; tax and scholarship reporting; financial aid processing; accreditation of programs; student health services; research management; and reporting to authorized state and federal government agencies. Federal and State laws require us to protect Social Security Numbers from disclosure to unauthorized parties. Students and employees are assigned UF Identification numbers to assist in protecting their personal information. For more information regarding Social Security Cards Privacy, go to UF Privacy Office-Social Security Numbers


