Memos Category
Published: Dec 3rd, 2007
Sheri P. Austin, Director, University Budgets
We are now accepting applications to establish or adjust material and supply fees for the Summer and Fall 2008 terms. Please submit your requests no later than January 25th, 2008.
Your requests should include the following information:
1. The name and number of the course for which the fee should be collected
2. The term that you would like the change to become effective
3. The amount of the fee requested (There is no fee limitation; however, fees greater than $50.00 […]
Published: Nov 29th, 2007
Bernie Machen, President
As you may know, we formed a Cost Reduction and Efficiency Task Force at the beginning of the fall term to help identify ways to trim costs, create new revenues and operate more efficiently.
I am pleased to announce that the Task Force has completed the first phase of its work and has forwarded to me a series of recommendations that should contribute in getting us through some uncertain economic times ahead.
The work of this Task Force is critically important. State […]
Published: Nov 28th, 2007
Marc Hoit, Interim CIO
Since 2003 the University of Florida has been engaged in a concerted effort to rationalize and optimize the High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure on campus.
High Performance Computing plays an ever increasing role in all aspects of science and engineering and has entered areas of science and scholarship that traditionally have not been considered for HPC use. Now social sciences, research in language, music, and graphic arts are increasingly using HPC resources and methods.
The UF HPC Center offers significant computing […]
Published: Nov 15th, 2007
Bernie and Chris Machen, President
Save The Planet – And The Postage – This Holiday Season!
Every year, there are 2.65 billion holiday cards sold in the United States. That’s enough to fill Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Florida Field to the brim! And you thought it was crowded with 93,000 fans on Saturday afternoon.
In keeping with the holiday spirit and being mindful of the University of Florida’s commitment to sustainability, we want to encourage every College, Center, Unit, Department and individual involved with […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2007
Debra Walker King, Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Please share with faculty this reminder of our Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, created specifically 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.
While Department, College and University Teaching awards acknowledge past accomplishments on an annual basis, the recipients of this honor are bestowed lifetime Academy membership. Current Academy members will serve as […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2007
Janie Fouke, Provost & Senior Vice President
Colleges are invited to submit nominations for the Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award for 2007-2008. Originating in 1960, this is the University of Florida’s oldest and most prestigious 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 for this significant award.
Each year this award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity (manifested […]
Published: Nov 9th, 2007
UF History Advisory Council
On Friday, November 16, the University of Florida will hold a dedication ceremony and unveiling of an historical marker commemorating the invention and first use of the sports drink Gatorade. With this dedication, UF inaugurates a series of markers that will bear permanent testimony to the university’s significant historical events and achievements. The series will highlight the university’s contribution to research, service and education as well as its rich cultural traditions. The markers will remind us of where we […]
Published: Nov 9th, 2007
Debra Walker King, Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Do not forget to register for and attend the third 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. Session Three focuses on University regulations and policies as well as administrator’s rights and responsibilities to manage:
Part III: Rights, Regulations and Compliance
November 14, 2007
Ruth McQuown Rm, 219 Dauer Hall
3:00-5:00
Facilitators:
Jamie Keith, Vice President and General […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2007
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel
Attached is a copy of a Notice of Proposed Regulation that has been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.
Thank you.
Attachment:
R30375-2008 (PDF, 37 KB)
Published: Nov 5th, 2007
Kyle Cavanaugh, Senior Vice President for Administration
TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave—regardless of FTE—during the pay period of November 16 to November 29. In order to be eligible, employees must have 40 hours of vacation leave on balance after the end of that pay period. Eligible employees who participate will receive the cash-out payment in their December 7 paychecks.
To participate, employees report the number of hours they wish to cash out by entering them […]
