Memos Category
Published: Dec 21st, 2009
David Guzick, Senior Vice President for Health Affairs and President of the UF&Shands Health System.
I am pleased to announce that after an exhaustive national search, Dr. Michael L. Good, an anesthesiologist who helped invent sophisticated simulation systems used for medical training around the world, has been named the ninth dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Good’s appointment as dean begins on Jan. 1, 2010.
As interim dean for 18 months, Dr. Good has proven himself to be an exceptional leader […]
Published: Dec 21st, 2009
Joe Glover, Provost
It is time to identify candidates for our Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars (ADTS). The ADTS was created to recognize faculty who have excelled as teaching scholars throughout their careers.
The program serves to recognize those who provide the very best educational experiences for our graduate and undergraduate students.
Inductees to the ADTS serve for three years on an advisory board for Faculty Development assisting the Associate Provost in developing programs and promoting policies that enhance the professional careers and experiences of […]
Published: Dec 17th, 2009
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
Below please find the appointment calendar for academic year employees through Spring 2011.
Summer 2010 Number of Pay Periods
Term A 05/16/10 – 06/30/10 3.3
Term B 07/01/10 – 08/15/10 3.2
Term C 05/16/10 – 08/15/10 6.5
2010-2011 Academic Year Number of Pay Periods
Fall 2010 08/16/10 – 12/31/10 10.0
Spring 2011 01/01/11 – 05/15/11 9.5
Published: Dec 16th, 2009
Patricia Telles-Irvin Vice President for Student Affairs
It is with enthusiasm that I share with you the recent appointment of Dr. Jen Day Shaw as the new Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students for Student Affairs. After an extensive national search, she was selected due to her outstanding candidacy, breadth of experience, in-depth knowledge and leadership skills. She will assume this position on February 15, 2010. The Assistant Vice President/ Dean of Students’ responsibilities include oversight of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Disability Resource […]
Published: Dec 15th, 2009
Joe Glover, Provost
Colleges are invited to submit nominations for the Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award for 2009-2010. Originating in 1960, this prestigious award is the University of Florida’s oldest faculty award. It offers an honorarium of $5,000 in addition to other appropriate recognition. Current faculty members of the University are eligible for consideration.
Each year this award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity (manifested by scholarly research, creative writing, original works of art, […]
Published: Dec 10th, 2009
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
In keeping with past practice, the University will be closing for the holiday period starting December 25, 2009, through January 1, 2010. The holiday closing period is designed to offer departments the flexibility to close or significantly reduce staffing during the holiday season as decided by the appropriate vice presidents working with deans, directors, and department chairs in their areas.
All TEAMS employees and 12-month Academic Personnel have been credited with four personal leave days […]
Published: Dec 9th, 2009
Kevin Knudson, Director, University Honors Program
As the spring semester approaches, many of our Honors students will be searching for undergraduate research opportunities. I encourage you to post projects on our Undergraduate Research Database. This database is maintained by Honors Program staff and is designed to match interested undergrads with researchers in all fields from across the university. Posting a project is easy to do and once your initial project is approved by the Honors Program, you may add change or delete projects […]
Published: Dec 3rd, 2009
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel
The Notice of Change in Proposed Regulation Amendment has been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.
Thank you.
Published: Nov 24th, 2009
Bernard Mair, Associate Provost
To deal with the impact of the H1N1 virus on the campus community, the university earlier requested that instructors be flexible with students who miss classes and assignments. Our data now indicate that the number of reported influenza and influenza-like illnesses has been trending downwards since a spike in September, but we continue to monitor the situation closely as it is still possible that this downward trend may be reversed.
In view of this situation and the need to develop […]
Published: Nov 19th, 2009
Mike Katovich, Chair, Senate Nominating Committee
Each year, the University of Florida offers employees the opportunity to participate in its governance through various university committees, boards and councils (see the Senate Web site at www.senate.ufl.edu for a list of committees). When you go to the page for the individual committees you are interested in, you will find not only the responsibilities of the committee, but you should also be able to judge the time commitment involved in serving on that committee. Faculty, administrators […]
