Archive for “May 2011 ”
Published: May 27th, 2011
Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller
The University has calculated new proposed pooled fringe rates and has submitted them to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Although we do not expect any objection, these proposed rates are subject to their approval and as such should be used with that understanding in your planning for fiscal year 2011-12. The rates, when approved, will be effective July 1, 2011.
A reminder of the benefits included in the pooled rates:
FICA OASDI (Social […]
Published: May 26th, 2011
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Brophy, Assistant Dean for Research, Technology, and Administrative Affairs in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Florida, has accepted the position of Director of Institutional Assessment, effective June 24, 2011.
Dr. Brophy will provide guidance, oversight and coordination for the university’s academic assessment processes and their use in promoting institutional effectiveness. He will also be responsible for maintaining regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges […]
Published: May 23rd, 2011
Matthew Fajack, CFO
The University of Florida has issued a multiple award for Commercial Printing (ITN09LD-105) to a select group of vendors. This award was based on quality, capabilities, service, and sustainability practices and recognized thirteen vendors that meet unique needs for the University.
The Think Before You Ink! website for Printer Certification has a list of these certified vendors, with contact information, vendor equipment lists, FAQs and on-line forms for requesting quotes. In addition, service level expectations for Certified Printers and a Vendor […]
Published: May 20th, 2011
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
Please share the information below with your colleagues.
The Office of the Vice President for Human Resource Services (HRS) is pleased to announce a search for the next UF Director for Equity and Diversity. A search committee has been formed and will be chaired by Robert Jerry, Dean of the Levin College of Law. A list of the search committee members and additional information about the search process is available on the HRS web site http://www.hr.ufl.edu/eeo/default.htm.
The […]
Published: May 19th, 2011
Sheri P. Austin, Asst. Vice President, University Budgets
Applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Spring 2012 term are now being accepted. All departmental requests should be submitted no later than September 16, 2011 and Deans approvals by September 23, 2011.
All existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee to cover the resources needed. Amounts exceeding $50 per course for Material and Supply Fees must be substantiated. A maximum […]
Published: May 18th, 2011
Matthew Fajack, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Winfred Phillips, Vice President for Research; Brad Staats, Assistant Vice President for Contracts and Grants
The University of Florida is committed to accurate and timely effort reporting. In December 2010, we began implementing a new system that allows for complete integration of the Faculty Assignment Report (FAR) and the Effort Reporting process. The new Effort Reporting system will be used to certify effort for the 2011 Summer term.
We are also installing a sponsored research Commitments […]
Published: May 16th, 2011
Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller
It is that time of year again to prepare for the annual closing of the fiscal year. The 2010-2011 fiscal year ends on June 30, 2011. The scheduled date for closing the General Ledger for the 2011 fiscal year is Friday, July 15, 2011.
Year-end closing requires the coordinated efforts of Finance and Accounting and campus departments to ensure that all financial activity is accurately recorded. It is important that all departments review and reconcile […]
Published: May 13th, 2011
Dr. David Sammons, Dean of the UF International Center
In light of improving conditions on the ground in Haiti since the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake and a compelling interest for the University of Florida to be more prominently present in Haiti for educational, research, and outreach activities, the University of Florida is amending its current policy with regard to travel and work there.
The revised rules, effective May 15, 2011, are posted at the UF International Center (UFIC) website: http://www.ufic.ufl.edu. Click on “Haiti” […]
Published: May 11th, 2011
Kevin Knudson, Chair, UF Creative Campus Committee
The Creative Campus Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of funding for its two programs in FY11-12—the Catalyst Fund and the Creative Scholar-in-Residence. A list of awards, along with executive summaries of the projects, is available online at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/creativecampus/index.htm. Please direct questions or comments to committee chair Dr. Kevin Knudson at kknudson@honors.ufl.edu.
Published: May 10th, 2011
Dr. David Sammons, Dean of the UF International Center
In an effort to strengthen the ability of the university to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, and students participating in official university international travel, a new and much simplified registration procedure will be implemented. This registration procedure does not apply to students traveling on UF-sponsored, exchange or non-UF study abroad programs, nor to those undergraduates doing independent study abroad. All other members of the UF community who are traveling on officially-sanctioned UF business […]
