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2010-11 New Minimums for Graduate Students on Appointments

Published: Jun 2nd, 2010

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services; Kenneth J. Gerhardt, Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School

For your information, the 2010-2011 minimum stipends for new graduate students on appointments are provided below:

9 month appointments (19.5 biweekly periods)

FTE
Annual
Biweekly Amount

1.00
$20,000
$1,025.64

.50
$10,000
$512.82

.33
$6,600
$338.46

.25
$5,000
$256.41

12 month appointments (26.1 biweekly periods)

FTE
Annual
Biweekly Amount

1.00
$26,769.20
$1,025.64

.50
$13,384.60
$512.82

.33
$8,833.81
$338.46

.25
$6,692.30
$256.41

The minimums will also be posted via the following Human Resources web site http://www.hr.ufl.edu/academic/gradsalaries.asp. Please contact Academic Personnel at (352) 392-2477 if you have any questions.

New Faculty Orientation

Published: May 20th, 2010

Kathleen Long, Associate Provost

It is time to begin planning for our New Faculty Orientation to be held on August 19, 2010. Orientation is a one day program that will inform new faculty of the many services and resources available to them on campus. We are requesting information on your new faculty appointees so that we can prepare our programs. Your college/departmental responses are imperative to the success of our program and are much appreciated.

Request for Data on New Faculty:
Please fill out the New Appointee […]

Immigration Compliance Services for Foreign National Employees

Published: May 19th, 2010

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services David J. Sammons, Dean, UF International Center (UFIC)

We are pleased to announce that the services supporting the employment and sponsorship of foreign nationals will transfer from the International Center to Human Resource Services (HRS) effective June 11, 2010. After careful review, we have concluded that the absorption of these services into HRS will provide a more efficient and effective process for monitoring and ensuring university compliance with immigration regulations. The establishment of an Immigration Services […]

2010 Summer Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors

Published: May 17th, 2010

Katie Marquis, Interim Executive Director, UF Alumni Association

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Summer Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors, sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The students selected for these awards will be acknowledged at the graduation ceremonies on August 7, 2010. Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.

*Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website at www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/ola.php or the Center for Student Involvement website at http://www.union.ufl.edu/involvement/applications/ or picked […]

Refresher “Preventing Sexual Harassment” Online Training Now Available

Published: May 6th, 2010

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services

We are pleased to announce that Human Resource Services has now added refresher training to our online “Preventing Sexual Harassment” curriculum.

All UF employees who have previously attended the instructor-led “Mini-Conference on Sexual Harassment” (GET119), but have not completed the online training, should now plan to complete the online refresher version. We ask that these employees complete the refresher version by September 30, 2010, and that all UF employees review and complete this training content […]

Rethink Your Ink

Published: May 6th, 2010

Matt Fajack, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Charles Frazier, Interim Chief Information Officer

We are happy to endorse and support a project designed to enhance sustainability and assist departments in identifying recurring cost saving opportunities. The project will have three phases. The first will involve a campus-wide inventory of print devices—including printers, scanners,facsimile and copier equipment. This will provide base data that can be used to assess whether there are opportunities to meet our print needs and still reduce costs and increase sustainability.

The project is […]

2009-2010 Fiscal Year End Closing

Published: May 3rd, 2010

Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President & University Controller

It is that time of year again to prepare for the annual closing of the fiscal year. The 2009-2010 fiscal year ends on June 30, 2010. The scheduled date for closing the General Ledger for the 2010 fiscal year is Friday, July 16, 2010.

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 their ledgers, […]

Solicitation of fellows and faculty for the APPCI clinical/translational research training program

Published: Apr 21st, 2010

Marian C. Limacher, MD Director, Training and Professional Development Programs for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

The Advanced Postgraduate Program in Clinical Investigation (APPCI) is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 class of APPCI Fellows. APPCI is a structured curriculum of graduate coursework, mentored research experience, seminars and presentations for senior trainees or junior faculty who are interested in pursuing an academic career in clinical/translational investigation.

We offer an Essential Training Program over 1-2 years or an Advanced Training Program which leads to […]

University Tenure, Permanent Status, and Promotion Nominations 2010-11

Published: Apr 20th, 2010

Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President

Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status, and/or promotion in the academic year 2010-2011 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the University’s “Guidelines and Information Regarding the Tenure, Permanent Status and Promotion Process for 2010-11” (found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/tenure/). Both documents should also 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.

The Provost’s Office will send a list […]

Graduate Student Scholarships – deadline, May 7, 2010

Published: Apr 16th, 2010

Susan Robell, Scholarship Chair, University Women’s Club

The Board of the University Women’s Club has approved four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to be awarded to graduate students this year. The student must, at least, be completing the first year of graduate study and must be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident. The awards for men and women are based on scholastic excellence, character and financial need. Only one student may be nominated by a department or program.

To complete the […]