The USF Mediation Institute provides Florida Supreme Court approved courses used for certification in family and circuit civil mediation. The USF Community Music Division is a full-service community music school and a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. Utilizing facilities of the School of Music, the Division also uses music facilities in selected area schools and brings quality music instruction to various neighborhoods. The Division provides non-credit instruction for children and adults in both private and group settings. The school year is divided into two semesters of fourteen weeks each plus a summer session.
Programs range from pre-school music classes through adult private instruction.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality musical instruction, the Division has a talented teaching staff comprised of musicians active as both teachers and performers. This division serves the academic and administrative units of the University as well as organizations such as business and industrial firms, government agencies, schools, professional organizations, and other interest groups. Organizations that require only management support during the conference itself, as well as those that require a full complement of services, can be accommodated by the Division. Professional program coordinators provide assistance with conducting needs assessments, technical program design, program budget development, instructional resources, brochure preparation, logistics, registration, recording of Continuing Education Units, on-site program management, program evaluation, and certificates. Division of Senior Programs The Division of Senior Programs initiates and coordinates programs for adults of retirement age.