UF/IFAS Ordway Swisher User Portal » Teaching Application

General Information

Course Number *

Course Title *

Requested Arrival/Departure Dates

Arrive:

Depart:

Number of Participants

Please indicate the number of participants in the class:

Instructors/Teaching Assistants

Graduate Students

Undergraduate Students

Training/Extension Course Students

Other

If "Other", please describe

Exclusive Areas or Installing Equipment *

Does your project involve demarcating exclusive areas or installing equipment in the field?

Exclusive areas
Installing equipment
Both exclusive areas and installing equipment
No

Plot size, infrastructure, equipment, or instrumentation descriptions should be included in your project description document.

If you have yet to determine plot/equipment locations, you can submit the application now and return later to edit the application and upload a file.

Upload Plot Locations: (CSV (.csv) or zipped shapefile (.zip) ONLY)

File name:

File size:

Statement of Purpose *

Please attach a statement of purpose in PDF/Word format that includes the following:

A description of the activities you wish to conduct at OSBS.
Locations of any field areas that may be visited.
Any animal and plant populations that may be affected by the class visit.
Classroom facility and equipment use or other resources needed during the class visit.
Requests to stay overnight in the campground.
Any potential disturbances to the Station's ecosystem or cultural resources, including all experimental manipulations and collections.

File name:

File size:

Field Marking Material

The markings in this list are currently in use at the station for other projects. These items are unavailable to be requested.

If you require marking materials for your project, please enter your request below. Please note that administration may not be able to honor your request as entered.

If you do not need any marking materials, please leave this field blank.

Marking materials requested

Permit Requirements

Please read and answer the following items carefully. Instructors will not be allowed access to the Station until they obtain the appropriate permit(s), or the Station has been informed by the agency(ies) involved that no permits are required for the course described in this application. It is the user's responsibility to obtain the appropriate permit(s) and to and provide the Station personnel with a copy. Please discuss permit requirements with Station personnel.

Emergency Contact

In case of an emergency, please provide us with the information of someone you know who could be contacted:

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Faculty Advisor

Name

Phone

Ordway-Swisher Biological Station Policies

Individuals are responsible for following OSBS policies.

Have you read and understood the OSBS policies and regulations? *

Yes
No

Liability Waiver(s)

Visitors are required to complete a Liability Waiver and provide them to station personnel before the requested event can begin. The liability waiver can be downloaded by clicking on this link.

The application will be evaluated using the following considerations: Potential impacts to natural systems; potential impacts to present or future long-term use of the Station for research or instructional purposes; compliance with state and federal law, UF policies, and any stated Ordway-Swisher Biological Station policies; scientific merit and feasibility; potential conflicts with on-going Station research programs; and availability of alternative sites.

By typing in my full name below, I certify that I have read and agree to abide by the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station’s current and future use policies and any project-specific conditions appended to this application, and are aware that it is my responsibility to disseminate this information to all members of my party.

Applicant's Name *

Fee Schedule

Please note the OSBS fee schedule will apply to your request.

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