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UF selects new assistant vice president for student engagement in the Division of Student Affairs

Published: Dec 19th, 2018

David W. Parrott, Vice President for Student Affairs

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nancy Chrystal-Green as the assistant vice president for student engagement, effective January 2, 2019.

Since 2008, Nancy has served as senior director for Student Activities and Involvement. She’s had a variety of responsibilities during her tenure that included the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs, the David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Student Organizations and Campus Events, advising Student Government leaders, the […]

Florida Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2019

Published: Dec 11th, 2018

Jodi D. Gentry, Vice President for Human Resources

In January, the state minimum wage will increase 21 cents from $8.25 to 8.46 per hour. UF Human Resources will identify employees, including OPS, STAS, and FWSP, currently earning an hourly rate less than $8.46 per hour.

The University’s minimum hourly wage for TEAMS and USPS employees will remain $13.00.

UF Human Resources will implement the salary increases in early January. No action is required from departments or colleges. The raises will be reflected in employee […]

Holiday Closing Period for Faculty and Staff

Published: Dec 4th, 2018

Jodi D. Gentry, Vice President for Human Resources

In keeping with past practice, the University of Florida will be closed Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas), and Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day), as well as the holiday closing period of December 26 through December 31. This holiday closing period is designed to offer departments the flexibility to close or significantly reduce staffing during the holiday season. The university will reopen Wednesday, January 2.

All TEAMS employees, 12-month Academic Personnel and postdoctoral associates have been credited […]

Reduction in Waiver of Non-Resident Tuition Differential for Grants/Contracts Supporting Graduate Assistants

Published: Dec 3rd, 2018

Dr. David Norton, Vice President for Research

The University of Florida is currently on a positive trajectory, and we are continuously assessing our processes to better position the university in pursuit of its aspirational goals. One area recently reviewed is tuition revenues from sponsored projects. For many years, the University of Florida has waived the non-resident tuition differential for graduate student tuition charged to sponsored projects. This practice was aimed at increasing the number of PhD students at a time when […]