Memos Category
Published: Nov 17th, 2006
Debra Walker King, Associate Provost, Faculty Development
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that the Provost’s Office for Faculty Development will be hosting a unique event this spring, the Faculty Achievement Reception. This special event offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the milestone achievements of our outstanding faculty.
Because we are fortunate to have so many accomplished faculty members, I am requesting your help in the selection process. I would like each college to identify up to two faculty members or one percent […]
Published: Nov 14th, 2006
Debra Walker King, Associate Provost, Faculty Development
Dear Colleagues:
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 14th, 2006
William S. Properzio, PhD, Director, Environmental Health and Safety
The University of Florida has an existing utilities policy that restrict the use of potable water to operate cooling condensers or faucet aspirators commonly used in laboratories.
University of Florida Utilities Policy:
H. Potable water (tap or drinking water) is a valuable utility that must be conserved and efficiently used throughout campus. Where potable water is required to support research/experiments (by one-time pass through), use will not exceed 30 minutes duration and must be under […]
Published: Nov 9th, 2006
Patricia Telles-Irvin, Vice President for Student Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Ainsley Carry, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Temple University, has been appointed Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Florida. Dr. Carry will assume his duties here on November 13, 2006.
Dr. Carry joined Temple University in 2004 as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students; he supervised nine student support areas, including University Housing, Greek Life, Campus Recreation, and the Student Center. […]
Published: Nov 8th, 2006
Bernie Machen, President
UF has proposed a new Academic Enhancement Program for undergraduate students that, if approved by the Board of Governors and the Florida Legislature, will enable the university to hire 200 new faculty members and 100 new academic advisers, resulting in smaller classes, a higher four-year graduation rate and a more rewarding college experience.
The program would apply to incoming freshmen and transfer students beginning in Fall 2007 and would be phased in over four years. The program would add $500 per […]
Published: Nov 7th, 2006
Michael McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller
The following changes have been made in the State of Florida AVIS contract for in-state car rentals effective for November 1, 2006:
Avis Rent-A-Car Rental Rates
IN-STATE RENTALS
Car Group
Daily
Hourly
Weekly
Monthly
Subcompact (Class 1A/ECAR)
$24.55
$8.18
$171.85
$687.40
Compact (Class 2B/CDAR)
$26.58
$8.86
$186.06
$744.24
Mid Size/Intermediate (Class 3C/IDAR)
$28.95
$9.65
$202.65
$810.60
Full Size 4 door (Class 4E/FDAR)
$32.62
$10.87
$228.34
$913.36
Minivan (Class 5V/MVAN)
$36.89
$12.30
$258.23
$1,032.92
Reservations: 1-800-338-8211, Website: Avis.com
Reference #: AVIS State of Florida AWD #A113400
Any questions should be directed to Brett Wallen or Randy Staples at 392-1245.
Published: Nov 6th, 2006
Marc I. Hoit, Interim CIO
The eighth UF Information Technology Security Awareness Day (ITSA Day) will be held this Wednesday, November 8, in the Reitz Union Auditorium. The all-day event is sponsored by the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer and will be hosted by the UF IT Security Team.
Security experts from the Sunbelt Software, Cisco Systems Inc., Cenzic Inc., Secure Ideas and Forensics Strategy Services, LLC will present popular security issues such as web application security, malware prevention and forensics.
ITSA Day […]
Published: Nov 3rd, 2006
Marc Hoit, Interim CIO
Colleges, departments, and administrative units are responsible for providing local network connections within their buildings. As an alternative to “do-it-yourself”, CNS began offering Network Services to the Wall-Plate for a monthly fee. About 40% of the network ports on the main campus (10,000 of 25,000) are now managed by CNS under the Wall-Plate program.
Based on the need for robust network connectivity and end-to-end network security, the Provost has provided central funding for Wall-Plate Network Services. A 2-3 year project […]
Published: Nov 3rd, 2006
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
Purchasing Services would like to announce the award of the new “Compressed and Cryogenic Gas” contract. Term contract ITB07TO-112TC effective November 1, 2006 has been awarded to Airgas South. Airgas will be the sole University provider for industrial, specialty, medical, and cryogenic gases.
Users may set-up a purchasing account at www.airgas.com. Contact the Airgas account manager, Steve Crawford at steven.crawford@airgas.com for more information on the features of the website.
This contract will provide approximately a 10% annual savings to users […]
Published: Nov 2nd, 2006
Dr. Zazueta, Academic Technology
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
You are invited to attend the “2006 Faculty IT Showcase & Symposium: Educating the Net Generation.” This event which is being sponsored by the Office of Academic Technology will take place on Tuesday, November 7, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Reitz Union.
Dr. Janie Fouke, Provost and Senior Vice President, will introduce the proceedings. This will be followed by the keynote address given by Dr. Susan Zvacek, University of Kansas, co-author of the popular […]
