Memos Category
Published: Jul 15th, 2024
Dr. Scott Angle, Provost
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Veronica Hinman, a distinguished professor of life sciences and the head of the department of biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, has accepted the position of Director of the Whitney Laboratory, effective January 1, 2025.
Dr. Hinman, the Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences in the departments of Biological Sciences and Computational Biology, has headed Carnegie Mellon’s biology department since 2019 and served at the university since 2006.
She has been […]
Published: Jun 20th, 2024
Dr. Scott Angle, Provost
Today, UF announced that Dr. Elaine Turner, Dean of the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, plans to leave her position and return to the faculty by the end of the calendar year. I’m writing to thank Dean Turner for her exceptional leadership and to share information on the search for her successor.
Dean Turner was appointed in 2014 and has led CALS with distinction. Her commitment and love for CALS, and her dedication to the college’s students, have […]
Published: Jun 4th, 2024
Jason Degen, Director of Commencements
Ceremonies
This summer, there will be three university-wide commencement ceremonies that will take place in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Doctoral Degree Ceremony on Friday, August 9 at 2:00pm (processional to begin at 1:40pm).
Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees ceremony #1 on Friday, August 9 at 7pm (processional to begin at 6:30pm): ART, DCP, HHP, HW ENG, CJC, MED, NURS, PHARM, PHHP, VET MED
Master’s, Specialist’s and Bachelor’s degrees ceremony #2 on Saturday, August 10 at 10am (processional to begin at 9:30am): CALS, […]
Published: Jun 4th, 2024
Marta L. Wayne, Dean of UF International Center, Associate Provost
We are excited to announce the appointment of Seth Parrish as the new Director of Study Abroad at the UF International Center, starting July 1, 2024. Seth is a dedicated and experienced higher education professional with a strong focus on expanding access to education and a commitment to using data to drive organizational goals. His approach emphasizes reciprocal engagement, allowing him to develop his team while also learning from their diverse perspectives and […]
Published: May 7th, 2024
J. Scott Angle, Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
David Richardson, dean of the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is stepping down after a decade at the helm of UF’s largest college, effective June 30. Mary Watt, currently associate dean for CLAS, will then assume the role of interim dean.
“Dave is a passionate educator,” said UF President Sasse. “Education isn’t a job to Dave – it’s a vocation. He cares about our students, about our faculty, and […]
Published: Apr 22nd, 2024
Chris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status, and/or promotion in the academic year 2024-2025 must be made aware of the website URL where they can find the University’s “Guidelines and Information Regarding the Tenure, Permanent Status and/or Promotion Process for 2024-2025.” This information also should be given to new faculty to familiarize them with our tenure and promotion process. Faculty should be aware, however, that the “Guidelines” are updated annually.
Academic Affairs will send […]
Published: Apr 16th, 2024
Melissa Curry, Vice President, UFHR
I’m pleased to announce that applications for UF’s 2024–2025 Leadership Development programs — including Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals (ALAP), the UF Academy and the Managers Cohort — will be accepted now through May 6, 2024. These highly regarded programs will run from the fall of 2024 through May 2025.
Given the unique challenges within a university environment, leadership development is essential to provide our current and future leaders with the tools needed to support the institution. Please […]
Published: Apr 8th, 2024
J. Scott Angle, Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Each year the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars (ADTS) honors the University of Florida’s exceptional teaching and scholarship accomplishments by inducting into its membership faculty members who have demonstrated sustained innovation and commitment in both areas. Please join me in welcoming the 2023-2024 inductees:
Jonathan Martin, Professor, Department of Geology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Selman Hershfield, Professor, Department of Physics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
These teacher-scholars were selected based on portfolio […]
Published: Apr 3rd, 2024
David Norton, Vice President for Research
UF Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Wesson as the Interim Director of the UF Center for Smell and Taste (UFCST). This university-wide center coordinates and promotes basic and applied research and education in the chemical senses across traditional academic boundaries. The UFCST applies this broad knowledge base to create a unique opportunity to advance discovery, application, and education in the chemical senses that can serve the state, the Southeast, and the nation. Dr. […]
Published: Apr 3rd, 2024
Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel;Melissa Curry, Vice President for Human Resources
The Title IX functions of the University of Florida have transitioned to the Office of Ethics and Compliance. To make a Title IX report, please click the “Make a Report” button at the top left of the University’s Title IX website. For compliance assistance, questions and support, contact information for the University’s Title IX Coordinator can be found here.
Additionally, the employee related ADA functions of the University have transitioned […]
