University of Florida encourages UFHSA to preserve and interpret state owned properties in St. Augustine that will in turn satisfy and support state needs of professionals in historic preservation, archaeology, cultural resources management, cultural tourism, history, and museum administration.

UFHSA also seeks to meet the needs of locals in the state of Florida and in the city of St. Augustine, supporting educational internships and practicums.

[2] This Florida statute outlined goals, contracts, and duties for historic preservation professionals in St. Augustine.

To oversee the earlier strategic plan, University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. was formed in December 2010 and is a Direct Support Organization (DSO).

The organization partners with City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, the St. Augustine Historical Society, Flagler College, the Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Castillo de San Marcos, and the Colonial Quarter.