Memos Category
Published: Sep 28th, 2006
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
We have recently had some confusion related to the rental of vehicles. The following information is provided for clarification.
Insurance – When renting a vehicle from AVIS on the State of Florida contract, liability/collision insurance coverage is provided in the rental cost when the vehicle is rented by an Eligible Customer for business purposes. The following guidelines govern the rental:
Any driver must have a valid driver’s license and is required to drive the rental vehicle in a safe, prudent […]
Published: Sep 27th, 2006
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The University of Florida will reimburse certain expenses incurred during the recruitment process. Any department seeking to recruit for a position may, with the approval of its Dean, Director or Department Head, pay either full or partial travel expenses of candidates for the position.
In our on-going efforts to update and expand guidance and direction to the campus community, I am pleased to announce the release of a new directive and procedure concerning the reimbursement of travel related expenses […]
Published: Sep 26th, 2006
Jane Adams, Vice President for University Relations
The Florida Legislature has passed legislation, signed into law by the Governor, which prohibits lobbyists, lobbying firms, and their principals from making any expenditures, including food and beverages, on behalf of legislators or legislative staff. “Expenditure” means a payment, distribution, loan, advance, reimbursement, deposit, or anything of value made by a lobbyist or principal for the purpose of lobbying. All of these provisions apply equally to lobbying expenditures to “reporting individuals” in the executive branch as […]
Published: Sep 21st, 2006
Janie Fouke, Provost
Join me in welcoming to the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars its five newest members:
* Dr. Linda Behar-Horenstein, Professor, Department of Educational Administration & Policy, College of Education;
* Dr. James W. Lynch, Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology, College of Medicine;
* Dr. Gregory Ulmer, Professor, Department of English, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences;
* Dr. Rick Rudd, (former) Associate Professor, Department of Argicultural Education & Communication IFAS; and
* Dr. Paul Doering, Distinguished Service Professor, College of Pharmacy.
These outstanding educators have demonstrated sustained innovation and commitment to teaching […]
Published: Sep 20th, 2006
Jane Adams, Vice President for University Relations
In recognition of the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of the University of Florida in Gainesville/Alachua County a carillon bell performance is planned for Friday from the UF Century Tower.
The performance will begin at 10 a.m., and end at 10:05 a.m., and will coincide with other bells ringing in the City of Gainesville from churches and City Hall. This will immediately precede the Sept. 22 commemorative program, where UF, state, city and county leaders will […]
Published: Sep 13th, 2006
Dennis C. Jett, Dean of the International Center and Director of the Transnational and Global Studies Center
Each college is asked to submit nominations for the International Educator of the Year Award by October 31, 2006. The award was created to recognize outstanding international endeavors by UF faculty members. As last year, colleges are asked to make nominations for two awards-one for untenured or newly tenured faculty and one for senior faculty. The winner of each award will receive $5000.
A university-wide committee will […]
Published: Sep 11th, 2006
J. Bernard Machen, President
The University on Monday will observe a moment of silence to mark the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The observation will begin at 8:46 a.m., the time at which the first plane struck the first tower at the World Trade Center. The moment of silence will be accompanied by music to be performed on the university’s carillon, and University Police Department officers will lower the flag near Tigert Hall to half staff.
I hope you will take […]
Published: Sep 8th, 2006
Paul A. Robell, Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs
This annual memorandum is a reminder of certain basic rules and procedures concerning funds held at the University of Florida Foundation (Foundation).
Please consult the UFF intranet site at https://intranet.uff.ufl.edu/Default.asp for all procedures (including all necessary forms) about how to deposit and access funds from the Foundation.
It is important that each fund at the Foundation has an appropriate fund administrator designated by the Vice President, Dean or Director. He or she is responsible for […]
Published: Sep 7th, 2006
President J. Bernard Machen, Office of the President
I am pleased to announce a call for nominations for the University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Awards program. The purpose of the program, now in its 17th year, is to recognize Academic Personnel; Technical, Executive, Administrative, Managerial, and Support (TEAMS) employees; and University Support Personnel System (USPS) employees who have contributed outstanding service in their fields during the academic year of August 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006.
Please don’t miss this chance to recognize those […]
Published: Sep 6th, 2006
Kyle J. Cavanaugh, Vice President, Office of Human Resource Services
Homecoming Holiday on Friday, October 6, 2006
I am pleased to announce that in recognition of Homecoming, the University of Florida will be closed on Friday, October 6, 2006. No classes will be held except for those in the College of Medicine and the Levin College of Law. The decision to close during Homecoming was based upon feedback and suggestions from faculty and staff across the campus.
The following clinics within the Health Science Center […]
