Archive for “December 2003 ”
Published: Dec 23rd, 2003
Fred H. Cantrell, Associate Vice President and Project Director
Due to the devolution of the State University System (SUS), the University of Florida will serve as its own fiscal agent and employer beginning July 1, 2004. The UF Bridges project was formed to implement an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) solution using PeopleSoft systems for finance, human resources and student administration. As a result, UF will replace most current computer systems with new integrated Web-based computer systems that will provide real-time information to users […]
Published: Dec 23rd, 2003
David R. Colburn, Provost
Here is the appointment calendar for academic year employees through Spring 2005. Notice there is a change in Summer dates for 2004.
Summer 2004
Dates
Number of Pay Periods
Term A
05/07/04 – 06/24/04
3.5
Term B
06/25/04 – 08/15/04
3.6
Term C
05/07/04 – 08/15/04
7.1
2004-2005 Academic Year
Dates
Number of Pay Periods
Fall
08/16/04 – 12/31/04
10.0
Spring
01/01/05 – 05/15/05
9.5
Academic Year
08/16/04 – 05/15/05
19.5
P.K. Yonge
08/01/04 – 05/31/05
21.7
Published: Dec 17th, 2003
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
The Florida Legislature revised the state’s Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, during the first special session held in 2003. As a result, the university must adjust its workers’ compensation procedures. Effective January 1, 2004, an injured employee must sign a First Report of Injury or Illness form (DWC-1) and the department must immediately return the signed form to UF’s Workers’ Compensation Office.
Chapter 440.105(7) of the statute states:
“An injured employee or any other party […]
Published: Dec 12th, 2003
Phillip Barkley, M.D., Director, Student Health Care Center
The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) has depleted 10,000 doses of injectable flu vaccine earlier this week. In light of the growing numbers of influenza cases across the country and the shortage of injectable vaccine, the SHCC is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of doses of FluMist Nasal Spray vaccine at NO CHARGE for UF students, faculty and staff.
This vaccine was made available free to the UF campus through a special […]
Published: Dec 10th, 2003
David R. Colburn, Provost
I am pleased to announce that UF is participating in a new program designed to select scientists, technologists and engineers for one year fellowships with the U.S. Department of State. Called the Jefferson Science Fellows (JSF), the program is open to U.S. citizens holding a tenured faculty position at UF. If selected, the fellow will spend the year on assignment in Washington D.C. with the possibility of extended stays at American embassies abroad. The fellow will be tasked with […]
Published: Dec 9th, 2003
Gail F. Baker Vice President for Public Relations
You are invited to attend UF’s 150th Birthday Bash on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at noon in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. There will be free box lunches for the first 800 people.
A birthday cake will be cut at 12:30 p.m., and the ceremony following will include the unveiling of the new UF ceremonial mace to be used at official university events. There also will be a performance by the University Gospel Choir and a screening […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2003
Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Tom Thomas will be retiring from the University of Florida after 20 years of service. Please join us for a reception in his honor on December 16, 2003, in the Friends of Music Room at the University Auditorium. The reception will be from 3:00-5:00PM.
Please share this with others in your area who might like to with Tom farewell.
Published: Dec 4th, 2003
Mary Kay Schneider, Associate Dean of Students
As a part of People Awareness Week, the President’s Humanitarian Awards are given each year to one student, faculty, staff member, and community member in the honor of their excellent work in the area of diversity. This work may be a part of their major or job responsibilities or it may be from outside involvement. We strongly encourage you to nominate outstanding individuals who are enhancing our community in anyway. The nomination criteria and form are […]
Published: Dec 2nd, 2003
David Colburn, Provost, Academic Affairs; 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 Academic Personnel, TEAMS, and USPS employees who do not have sufficient amounts of leave to cover normal working hours for the period of December 15, 2003, to January 2, 2004.
To keep accurate records of all advanced annual leave credits, […]
Published: Dec 2nd, 2003
Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Emily Hamby is retiring from the University after 21 years of service. Please join us for a reception in her honor on December 12, 2003, 3-5pm, in the Friends of Music Room at the University Auditorium.
Please share this with others in your area who might like to wish Emily farewell.
