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Academic Administrators Seminar Series – Session 2: Department Chairs and Directors as Managers of Human and Financial Capital – October 20, 2011

Published: Oct 5th, 2011

Dr. Kathleen Ann Long, Associate Provost

Registration is now open for the second session of the 2011-2012 Academic Administrators Seminar Series. The series is designed to bring together department chairs, directors, associate deans and deans in discussions about academic administrative management at UF.

This session focuses on management of human and financial capital.  Please see the agenda below for more details. Registration information is available now at the Faculty Development Website:

http://www.aa.ufl.edu/academic-administrators-seminar-series

Please direct questions, comments and suggestions for future seminars to Ms. Ellen Sattler at […]

UF Restricted Data Use on Mobile Computing and Storage Devices

Published: Oct 5th, 2011

Elias G. Eldayrie, Vice President and CIO

University citizens must be ever-vigilant about potential restricted data losses.  Data losses and theft of restricted information is a possible result of the increased use of mobile computing and storage devices like laptops, smartphones, and USB flash drives. In response to the increased risk posed by highly portable devices, a Mobile Computing and Storage Devices policy was prepared by the Information Security & Compliance Advisory Committee, part of the UF Information Technology (UFIT) governance structure.

The policy […]

International Education Week 2011

Published: Oct 4th, 2011

Dr. David Sammons, Dean of the International Center

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

The University of Florida is proud to be a part of this event. […]

UF Homecoming Education Celebration Awards

Published: Oct 3rd, 2011

Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

As part of the UF Homecoming 2011 Education Celebration, nominations are currently being sought for the Distinguished Mentor, Distinguished Faculty, and Distinguished Department awards.

Distinguished Faculty nominees demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to the university and must be active, full-time faculty with at least seven years of service at the University of Florida.

The Distinguished Department Award is presented to a UF department that strives for continued success of their students. This award recognizes the […]

Search for Vice President for Business Affairs

Published: Sep 30th, 2011

Winfred Phillips, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The University of Florida is initiating a search for the next Vice President for Business Affairs. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the following UF divisions: Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Planning and Construction, Office of Sustainability, Physical Plant, Small Business and Vendor Diversity, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, and the University Police Department.

In addition, the Vice President for Business Affairs provides fiscal and administrative counsel to the executive […]

2011 Open Enrollment Period and Benefits Fair

Published: Sep 29th, 2011

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services

This year’s benefits Open Enrollment will have two separate enrollment periods – October 7 through November 18 for UF plans and November 7 through November 18 for state plans. The deadline for both enrollment periods will end on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 6 p.m. EST. Open Enrollment is the only period during the year in which changes to pre-tax benefits can be freely made without experiencing a qualifying event. Any changes made during […]

Fall 2011 Commencement Information

Published: Sep 26th, 2011

Donna Stricker, Director, Presidential Events and Commencement

Ceremonies: This fall, there will be three (3) university-wide commencement ceremonies – one (1) Advanced Degree Ceremony (all colleges; Ph.D., Ed.D., Au.D., D.P.M., Masters, and Specialists), 4:00pm, Friday, December 16, 2011, and two (2) Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies, 10:00am and 2:00pm, Saturday, December 17, 2011. All ceremonies will be held in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Please see the Commencement Website at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/ under the heading Ceremonies Schedules for additional information and college assignments. The College of […]

Director, Institutional Equity and Diversity

Published: Sep 26th, 2011

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President, Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services

I am pleased to announce that David Lopez has accepted the position of Director of Institutional Equity and Diversity, effective October 17, 2011. In this role, David will serve as the overall Title IX coordinator for the university and chair of the President’s Council on Diversity.

David comes to UF from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, where he served as the Director of the Office […]

Fall 2011 Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors

Published: Sep 21st, 2011

Danita Nias, Executive Director, UF Alumni Association

I am pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2011 Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors. This prestigious award recognizes exemplary leadership and service to the University and its community. The students selected for these awards will be acknowledged during the commencement ceremonies on December 17, 2011. Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.

*       Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website at […]

Religious Holidays

Published: Sep 21st, 2011

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President

Please assure that every faculty member in your college is familiar with the policy specified below and complies with its provisions as they relate to accommodating students’ religious observances.

Students and faculty must work together to allow students the opportunity to observe the holy days of his or her faith. A student needs to inform the faculty member of the religious observances of his or her faith that will conflict with class attendance, with tests or examinations, […]