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New IT Hardware and Peripherals Contract

Published: May 15th, 2007

Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

Purchasing Services, in a joint effort with Florida State University, would like to announce the award of the new “IT Hardware and Peripherals” Contract #UF-K5067 which has been awarded to GovConnection and Hewlett Packard.

GovConnection and Hewlett Packard will be the University’s prime providers for desktop computers, laptops and servers. Under this contract GovConnection will also be the University’s provider for third party hardware and peripherals.

Bundles, pricing and ordering information may be found on the […]

CNS-Telecommunications Rates for FY ‘07-‘08

Published: May 14th, 2007

Marc Hoit, Interim Chief Information Officer

Computing and Networking Services has completed an annual review of our Telecommunications Rate Structure. Overall, CNS-Telecommunications operating revenue breaks even. However, some telephone services do not fully recover their fair share of overhead costs. Recent audits recommended that we eliminate such subsidies. To accomplish this, a few changes have been made to Telecommunications Operations as well as Telecommunications Rates.

Effective July 1, 2007, Telecommunications will eliminate monthly maintenance fees and begin charging time and material rates for all […]

Wall-Plate Project Startup

Published: May 14th, 2007

Marc Hoit, Interim CIO

Computing and Networking Services (CNS) manages 40% of the local networks on the main campus (12,000 of 30,000 ports). On July 1, 2007 CNS will begin a 3-year project to upgrade the remaining 18,000 ports. This OIT sponsored, centrally funded, strategic technology initiative is known as the Wall-plate Project. More information regarding project goals, schedule, and budget can be found at: www.cns.ufl.edu/wall-plate.

As announced last Fall, most academic and administrative units on the main campus are included in the Wall-Plate […]

Consultation & Intervention with Troubled or Disruptive Students

Published: May 10th, 2007

Patricia Telles-Irvin, Vice President for Student Affairs

In the wake of the tragedy that took place at Virginia Tech earlier this week, faculty and staff have asked for guidelines when faced with a disruptive or troubled student. With this in mind, Student Affairs is offering you an attachment with a Consultation and Intervention Decision Tree for your use. The diagram provides steps to take and resources available if the student is perceived as disruptive or troubled.

The Consultation/Intervention Decision Tree provides you with description […]

Message from Vice President Jane Adams

Published: May 8th, 2007

Jane Adams, Vice President for University Relations

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Crowley to the newly created position of Assistant Vice President, Community Relations, effective May 21.

In her new position as leader of the Community Relations department, Susan will be responsible for developing and implementing a community relations plan for the University of Florida, representing UF before local governments and community organizations, partnering with Shands Healthcare and others at the university on community initiatives, and supporting our government relations […]

Identity Standards Notice

Published: May 7th, 2007

Joseph Hice, Jr., Associate Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations

Just a reminder that the final deadline for transition to the new identity standards is August 31. The deadline applies to all UF stationery and business cards, along with other materials that are reprinted on an annual or regular basis. You can continue to use “old logo” stationery and business cards until 8/31. Other printed materials such as brochures with the old logo (that were printed prior to 8/1/06) can be used past […]

Year-End Closing for Purchasing and Disbursement Services – FY06-07

Published: May 2nd, 2007

Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice Pres. and University Controller

It is time to begin planning for fiscal year end June 30, 2007. Departments are encouraged to begin reviewing all outstanding purchase orders (PO) and travel authorizations (TA). Remember, for all recurring charge POs to internal vendors, such as PPD, ACS, Postage or CNS, you will need to estimate your June bill so only the June estimated amount will be carried forward. Any PO not currently needed should be canceled. This must be performed […]

Measles case on campus

Published: May 2nd, 2007

Dr. Philip Barkley, Director, UF Student Health Care Center

The Alachua County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed three cases of measles, one of which involves a University of Florida student.

The student received a waiver from showing proof of immunization against measles for religious reasons. Some UF students have received waivers for medical reasons as well.

As a precaution, the university has taken the following actions to limit the possibility of exposure for anyone who may be at risk of contracting measles:

•The affected student has […]

University of Florida Regulations

Published: May 2nd, 2007

Jamie Lewis Keith*, Vice President and General Counsel

6C1-3.007 Traffic & Parking; Parking Registration
6C1-3.009 Traffic & Parking; Bus System
6C1-3.0372 Student Health, Athletic, and Activity and Service Fees
6C1-3.0376 Miscellaneous Fees

The above-referenced regulations were approved by the Board of Trustees on March 30, 2007. The Board of Governors approved 6C1-3.007 and 6C1-3.0376 on March 13, 2007 and 6C1-3.009 and 6C1-3.0372 on April 20, 2007. The regulation changes in their final form are now effective and have been published on the Regulation’s website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.

Attachments:

Rule No.: […]

Notices of Proposed Regulation

Published: Apr 22nd, 2007

Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel

Attached are copies of Notices of Proposed Regulations that have been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu. Please note that all proposed Regulation changes are now posted on the website.

Thank you.

Cc: Barbara C.Wingo, Associate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel

Attachments:

Rule No.: 6C1-4.003 (PDF, 24 KB)Rule No.: 6C1-4.016 (PDF, 49 KB)Rule No.: 6C1-4.0162 (PDF, 15 KB)Rule No.: 6C1-4.018 (PDF, 14 KB)Rule No.: 6C1-4.026 (PDF, 16 KB)Rule No.: 6C1-4.035 (PDF, 12 […]