Memos Category
Published: Feb 16th, 2009
Angel Kwolek-Folland, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs
Below is a wonderful opportunity for the many programs and departments on our campus who work with Latino students. The Examples of Excelencia initiative is designed to identify and honor programs and departments that are at the forefront of increasing academic opportunities and improving achievement for Latino students at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate levels. It focuses on highlighting programs with proven results and disseminating their practices to others interested in serving Latino students. Excelencia in Education […]
Published: Feb 5th, 2009
Angel Kwolek-Folland, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Acting Associate Provost, Faculty Development
Please do not forget to register for and attend the fourth session in the Provost’s 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 offers tips for unit and organizational managers interacting with faculty members in evaluative and unique situations. Topics include how to provide faculty career flexibility or address questions about this […]
Published: Feb 4th, 2009
Win Phillips, Vice President Research
Eight candidates seeking to become University of Florida’s next Senior Vice President, Health Affairs have been asked to visit Gainesville March 18 and March 19 for interviews with the search committee at the UF Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. The committee met Jan. 30 to review applications for the position. An interview schedule will be posted on the Senior Vice President, Health Affairs’ Web site when times are confirmed.
The candidates are:
Cam Enarson, M.D., M.P.H.
Visiting scholar
University of North Carolina […]
Published: Feb 2nd, 2009
Catherine Emihovich, Dean
The College of Education at the University of Florida is pleased to announce the 7th annual “Engaged Scholarship” award competition for faculty, graduate students, and community members. These awards are based on Ernst Boyer’s vision that research-oriented universities need to broaden their concept of scholarship to reflect the issues and concerns of society at large. As he noted:
Scholarship means engaging in original research. But the work of the scholar also means stepping back from one’s investigation, looking for connections, building […]
Published: Jan 30th, 2009
Sheri P. Austin, Director, University Budgets
We are now accepting applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Summer & Fall 2009 terms. Please submit your requests no later than February 20th.
All existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee to cover the resources needed. Amounts exceeding $50 per course for Material & Supply Fees must be substantiated on the Material & Supply Request Form. A maximum of $30 per […]
Published: Jan 28th, 2009
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
In November 2008 President Machen announced a strategic initiative in sustainability, with the goal of encouraging faculty to consider developing a nationally recognized interdisciplinary academic program balanced between teaching, research, and academic service, utilizing UF’s already deep resources in this area. He appointed Professor Kim Tanzer to work through his office, in collaboration with Provost’s Fellow and Professor Tom Ankersen to develop the initiative with the help of UF faculty, by May 2009.
Faculty workshops in sustainability […]
Published: Jan 27th, 2009
Paige D. Crandall, Ed.D., Interim Dean of Students
The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors. These awards are named in honor of the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators. The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current Junior or Senior status, a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/or community activities. In addition, there are two awards specifically designated for undergraduate or graduate students […]
Published: Jan 27th, 2009
Eileen Oliver, Interim Dean, Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education’s Conference Department is offering a seminar for “Planning a Meeting for the University of Florida.” The seminar is designed for faculty and staff who want to learn more about the meeting planning process at UF. It will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m at Emerson Alumni Hall. The program is complimentary, but attendance is limited. A program agenda and registration form are available at […]
Published: Jan 23rd, 2009
Paige D. Crandall, Ed.D., Interim Dean of Students
Nominations now are being accepted for the Spring 2009 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 April 30th through May 3rd. Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.
Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/ola.php or picked up from the following locations:
Dean of Students […]
Published: Jan 22nd, 2009
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
This is to announce the initiation of the search for the next Dean of the College of Engineering. A search committee has been formed and will be chaired by Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr. Ben Dunn. The entire list of search committee members and meeting dates may be found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/search_committees/Dean_Engineering/index.htm Additional information about the search will be posted at this Web site as it develops. In particular, the committee will determine deadline […]
