Archive for “November 2001 ”
Published: Nov 30th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
In preparation for the holiday season and leave requests, we are happy to provide you with this year’s policy on advanced annual leave.
Annual leave may be advanced to and used by Faculty, A&P, and USPS employees who do not have sufficient amounts of leave to cover normal working hours for the period of December 17, 2001 to January 4, 2002.
To keep accurate records of all advanced annual leave credits, central leave administrators […]
Published: Nov 19th, 2001
Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel
This is the 2001-2002 call for rulemaking. If you or those in your units wish to make changes to University of Florida rules as found in the Florida Administrative Code, please submit to this office the proposed revisions with specific additions or deletions noted. The respective Vice President for the unit should approve the changes before they are sent to us. We will review the changes for legal authority and form, as well as consistency with other university […]
Published: Nov 19th, 2001
Ed Poppell, Vice President
The use of cellular telephones and other wireless communication devices has substantially increased at the University of Florida. While these devices can improve customer service and enhance effectiveness, it is important that we utilize these technologies in a responsible manner that provides for accountability and makes good business sense.
The attached guidelines are intended to provide staff and faculty with assistance and directives for the procurement and usage of cellular and wireless devices. This information will also be included in […]
Published: Nov 15th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
We continue to expand the Purchasing Card Program in an effort to add convenience and gain efficiencies. You are now able to pay some recurring charges using your Purchasing Card. Some Examples are:
Telephone Bills/Cell Phone Bills/Pager Bills – Monthly charges must be reviewed for each monthly statement in order to document personal versus business use as required by University policy. The telephone or pager company must be called each month to charge the bill to the Purchasing Card. […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2001
Larry T. Ellis, Director
University Personnel Services is pleased to announce guidelines for the November 1 salary increases provided by the 2001 Florida Legislature. Eligibility criteria driven by legislature once again were involved.
Complete details may be found online at http://www.ups.ufl.edu/cc/increases01.htm.
Should you have questions about the increase guidelines or procedures, please contact Steve Wing or Kris Pagenkopf of Classification and Compensation at 392-1213, SC 622-1213, TDD 1-800-955-8771, classcomp@ufl.edu.
Questions related to performance appraisals may be directed to Kristi Norred of Employee Relations at 392-6615, SC […]
Published: Nov 8th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
I want you to know that today I sent the following letter to each faculty and staff member who has been affected by the decision not to provide a salary increase to out-of-unit faculty and staff:
I write to inform you that discretionary and across-the-board salary increases for faculty and A&P employees, making more than $90,000 of annualized base pay on 10.31.2001 and who are not members of the collective bargaining unit, have been rescinded. On November 6, Governor Bush […]
Published: Nov 8th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
Effective January 1, 2002 the University is required to begin collecting the Alachua County one percent discretionary sales surtax. This surtax applies to the sale or use of taxable merchandise or taxable services delivered into Alachua County and is applied in addition to the State’s six percent sales tax. The new combined sales tax rate for the county will be seven percent. This surtax is the result of voter approval of Alachua County Ordinance No. 01-01. The surtax […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
On January 1, 2002, Dr. Sue M. Legg will step down as Director of the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR), after long and distinguished service to the University of Florida. Sue began her work with OIR in 1974 as a statistician. In 1977, she was promoted to Assistant Director of Testing and Evaluation, and three years later she became Associate Director, a position she held until 1995. In that year, she was appointed Director of OIR.
Sue Legg brought about […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2001
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
The University of Florida announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time:
November 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. (Committee Meetings)
November 17, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. (Board of Trustees Meeting)
Place:
J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida
Purpose:
Meetings of University of Florida Board of Trustees and Board Committees
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing to: Dr. Gail F. Baker, Post Office Box 113156, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611 or by calling 352-846-3903.
Pursuant to the […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
I am pleased to announce new enhancements to TRRIPS – the web-based Travel Request and Reimbursement Information Processing System. Effective immediately the following improvements have been made to the system:
“Blanket” Travel Authorization Requests are now available Non-employee Travel Authorization Requests are now permittedPaper TARs are not required except for foreign travel
Blankets: The Travel Authorization Request (TAR) section of TRRIPS has been enhanced to accommodate the use of “Blanket Encumbrances.” You may establish a Blanket Encumbrance during the fiscal […]
