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Operating Budget Procedures

Published: May 29th, 1998

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

In accordance with the Standard Practice from the State University System (SUS), the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Operating Budget for all universities will be built in the State Automated Management Accounting System (SAMAS) instead of a separately maintained budget file. For this reason, no tentative budget will be posted to your accounts in the month of July. Available balance checking will be suspended until July 17, 1998. In the event the new year Operating Budget is not posted by […]

CIRCA Reorganization

Published: May 28th, 1998

Elizabeth D. Capaldi, Provost

Effective immediately CIRCA (Center for Instructional and Computing Activities) is transferred to OIR (Office for Instructional Resources). This re-organization reflects the increasing importance of computers in instruction and the necessity of integrating student use of computers with the use of computers in the classroom. Sue Legg, Director of OIR, is now also in charge of CIRCA.

Online Travel System Now Available

Published: May 28th, 1998

John P. Kruczek, University Comptroller

I am pleased to announce the availability of TRRIPS – the web-based Travel Request and Reimbursement Information Processing System. The TRRIPS is ready for any office that would like to use this streamlined, paperless method of submitting Travel Authorization Requests (TARs), and Travel Reimbursement Vouchers (TVs). The system will currently handle domestic travel for students, faculty, and staff.

Currently, you may use Netscape(c) versions 3.0n, 4.01, or 4.03 to access TRRIPS. The TRRIPS is available from the same menu […]

Student Employment Fiscal Year Deadlines

Published: May 26th, 1998

Karen L. Fooks, Director

Please remind your staff of the following critical processing deadlines for student employees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998.

All Federal Work Study (FWS) student assistant appointment forms (SP/100s) for new hires, payrate adjustments, account changes and hour increase or decrease for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998 must reach the Student Employment Section no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 1998.
FWS students whose appointment forms (SP/100s) have not been received by the June 15, […]

Homecoming 1998

Published: May 23rd, 1998

John Lombardi, President

The University of Florida’s annual Homecoming provides a wonderful opportunity for thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University to celebrate the traditions and friendships that make being a ‘Gator so special! The major events take place this year on November 13-14.

This year, the University will assume responsibility for overseeing the expenditure of funds on behalf of University Homecoming activities, including the Homecoming Parade and Gator Growl. The J. Wayne Reitz Union and the University Athletic Association, […]

Move to Grinter Hall

Published: May 22nd, 1998

Paul Gibbs, Director

During these past two weeks, the Office of International Studies & Programs has moved from 123 Tigert Hall to 123 Grinter Hall. Coincident with the move, we are pleased to announce that the Provost has approved a name change to the University of Florida International Center.

We are officially open for business, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please inform your colleagues about the updated contact information for the International Center:

In Tigert Hall, each office had its own telephone number. […]

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Rule 6C1-7.019, Community Campaign

Published: May 22nd, 1998

Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel

Attached are copies of the Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the above-mentioned rules which are proposed for adoption or revision by the University. Please distribute and post the notices upon receipt.

NOTE: Please remember by law you are required to print the amendments and post the hard copy in an appropriate place, such as the unit’s office or bulletin board, in order that affected persons can be notified of the proposed rulemaking.

Annual Contract for George A. Smathers Libraries Photocopy and Printing Services

Published: May 19th, 1998

Emily J. Hamby C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

PURCHASING NOTICE No. FY99-52YC

In an effort to obtain the best prices possible for the all the libraries at the University, the Purchasing Division has completed Request for Proposal 98P-68.

The RFP has resulted in an Annual Contract with Xerox Business Services who will provide photocopy service at the libraries. If you are requesting copy cards on the contract please enter the above RFP number on your requisition.

This contract is effective from May 1, 1998 through April 30, […]

Office Listings in the UF Campus Telephone Directory 1998-99

Published: May 15th, 1998

Cindy McMillen & Cassie Chism, UF Directory Coordinators

We are gathering information now for the 1998-99 Campus Directory. We ask that you assist us by carefully reviewing your department or college listings in the 1997-98 Directory.

In the blue-bordered section (pages 1 through 63) please check all possible listings for your office or department and make corrections, additions, or deletions. It is very important that you check all possible cross listings. For example, the Center for Real Estate Research might be found under “CENTER,” […]

Fire Exit Drill Program

Published: May 13th, 1998

Richard T. Ridenour, Fire Safety Inspector, Facility and Fire Safety

A fire exit drill will be conducted in the following buildings during the week of May 26, 1998:

Anderson (7)
Little (655)

Bryan (6)
Matherly (406)

Business Admin. (29)
Nuclear Sci. (634)

Carleton Aud. (22)
Peabody/Criser (4/31)

Chemistry Lab (28)
Reed Lab (131)

Chemistry Research (688)
Rhines (184)

Florida Gym (21)
Smathers (5)

Floyd-Griffin (10)
Tigert (26)

Grinter (2)
Weimer (30)

Leigh (9)
Williamson (100)

Library West (689)

Your department has been identified as an occupant of one or more of these buildings. Per the University “Fire Exit Drill Policy and Procedure” (see: www.admin.ufl.edu/ddd/dd95-96/dd79.htm), EH&S […]