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Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium (SECU) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP)

Published: Mar 15th, 2023

Joe Glover, Provost

The Southeastern Conference sponsors an Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) to “identify, develop, prepare and advance faculty as academic leaders in and for SEC universities.”  Member institutions nominate fellows to participate in two ALDP workshops, as well as on-campus programs, during the academic year.

The Provost’s Office will sponsor up to four fellows for the ALDP program for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The program is open to currently tenured faculty members you believe have the potential and interest in further developing […]

Funding Opportunity: Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program

Published: Mar 6th, 2023

Dr. Chris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program is intended to enhance faculty collaboration that stimulates scholarly initiatives between SEC universities.

This initiative gives faculty from one SEC university the opportunity to travel to another SEC campus to: exchange ideas; develop grant proposals; conduct research; consult with faculty and/or students; offer lectures or symposia; or engage in whatever academic activities are agreeable to the visitor and host unit.

Travel dates for these visits must […]

Fulbright Awareness Month 2023

Published: Feb 16th, 2023

Marta L. Wayne, Dean & Associate ProvostUF International Center

The International Center and the UF Fulbright Lectures Committee are pleased to announce that Fulbright Awareness Month (FAM) will be celebrated from March 7-31, 2023.

Fulbright Awareness Month includes multiple informational sessions for scholars, faculty, staff, and students and provides opportunities to learn about Fulbright, the application process, and to hear about the experiences of past Fulbright participants. Despite the different challenges we face both at home and abroad, the Fulbright mission remains the […]

Notices of New Regulation and Regulation Amendment

Published: Feb 14th, 2023

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

Notice of Proposed New RegulationUF-7.050 – Examination and Assessments

Notice of Proposed Regulation AmendmentUF-7.100– Academic Program Termination and Temporary Suspension of New Enrollments

The above Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment and Notice of Proposed New Regulation have been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.

Thank you.

Academic Year Appointment Calendar through Spring 2024

Published: Feb 6th, 2023

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Listed below are the dates for the Academic Year through Spring 2024Summer 2023:                                                                                 Number of Pay Periods

Term A                   5/16/2023 – 6/30/2023                                               3.4

Term B                   7/01/2023 – 8/15/2023                                               3.2

Term C                   5/16/2023 – 8/15/2023                                               6.6

2023-2024 Academic Year:

Fall 2023                8/16/2023 – 12/31/2023                                             9.8

Spring 2024            1/01/2024 – 5/14/2024                                              9.7

Please contact Employment Operations & Records at (352) 273-1079 or e-mail to ufhr-employment@ufl.edu if you have any questions.

Spring 2023 Commencement Information

Published: Feb 3rd, 2023

Steph McBride, Director of Commencements

Ceremonies 

This spring, there will be two university-wide commencement ceremonies coordinated by the Provost’s Office –

The Doctoral Degree Ceremony on Thursday, May 4 at 9:00am (processional to begin at 8:40am) in the Stephen C. O’Connell CenterAn all-degrees, all colleges ceremony on Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Additionally, except for the Colleges of Dentistry, Pharmacy and Levin College of Law, each college will hold their own recognition ceremony at a designated time during the same weekend. […]

2022 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Award Winners

Published: Jan 24th, 2023

Melissa Curry, Interim Vice President for Human Resources

I am pleased to announce the 2022 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Award winners representing the University of Florida. The Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards annually honor state employees who develop and implement innovative, cost-saving, and efficient improvements.

This year, 134 awards will be presented to individuals and teams throughout the state of Florida for their innovation and productivity improvements. Among these, the following individuals and teams will receive awards honoring their hard work to create added value for […]

Distance Learning Fees/Dates and Deadlines

Published: Jan 20th, 2023

W. Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology

Applications to request Distance Learning Fees for the Summer and Fall 2023 terms are now being accepted through MyUFL. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 and Dean’s approval is required by Tuesday, February 8th, 2023.  

Reminder:  DL Fees applications are required each semester for all applicable courses

Policy, course eligibility and the process for applying and implementing a distance learning fee for a course is available at Distance Learning […]

UF Religious Observances Policy

Published: Jan 11th, 2023

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

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 their faith. A student needs to inform the faculty member of the religious observances of their faith that will conflict with class attendance, with tests or examinations, or […]

Notices of New Regulations, Regulation Amendment and Regulation Repeals

Published: Dec 13th, 2022

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

University of Florida New RegulationsUF Regulation 1.202 – University Bonus PlansUF Regulation 1.600– Educational Research Centers for Child Development

University of Florida Regulation AmendmentUF Regulation 7.049 – Textbook and Instructional Materials Affordability and Transparency

University of Florida Regulation RepealsUF Regulation 2.0031 – Identification Card ProgramUF Regulation 6.015 – Outside Activity Guidelines

The above-referenced regulations, regulation amendment and regulation repeals were approved by the University Board of Trustees on December 9, 2022.  The final version of the regulations and […]