Memos Category
Published: Feb 17th, 2006
Kyle Cavanaugh, Vice President, Human Resource Services
In response to campus’s need for a more streamlined approach to data-entry in the myUFL system and in an effort to improve the accuracy of human resource-related transactions, Human Resource Services is introducing new electronic Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs) starting this month.
The electronic Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs) that will replace the current practices are shorter—generally one to three pages compared to the current twelve—and much more intuitive. As fields are entered, information is limited within the […]
Published: Feb 17th, 2006
Dedee DeLongpre, Director, Office of Sustainability
The University of Florida plans to host a two-day national conference on the role of universities in creating a more sustainable future. The conference will coincide with the fourth annual National Campus Sustainability Day on October 25, 2006.
The conference will address the University of Florida’s efforts in sustainability research, education, and operations, in the context of other state and national initiatives. In turn, the conference will explore opportunities to integrate campus sustainability programs with their surrounding communities.
Please […]
Published: Feb 15th, 2006
Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel
6C1-2.001 Possession and Use of Firearms
6C1-3.007 Traffic & Parking; Parking Registration
6C1-3.008 Traffic & Parking; Miscellaneous Provisions
6C1-3.009 Traffic & Parking; Bus System
6C1-3.0372 Student Health, Athletic, and Activity and Service Fees
6C1-3.0376 Miscellaneous Fees
6C1-5.076 University of Florida College of Medicine Policies and Procedures for Discipline, Grievances, Nonrenewal, Suspension or Dismissal of a Resident
6C1-5.0761 College of Medicine Resident Policies
Attached are copies of Notices of Proposed Regulation that have been published on the University’s official website at
http://regulations.ufl.edu
Thank you.
Attachments:
Rule […]
Published: Feb 14th, 2006
Janie M. Fouke, Provost
Faculty and departments are asked to submit their Summer/Fall term textbook adoptions at http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu by April 3rd, 2006. This will provide students their best opportunities to sell books back at higher prices. The faculty have requested that we open the site earlier than in the past so the web site opens February 20th for summer classes and February 27th for fall classes.
The timely posting of textbook requirements helps students as well as the local bookstores. Students can view course […]
Published: Feb 10th, 2006
Janie M. Fouke, Provost
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the Provost Faculty Fellow Program will host a Faculty Fellow to assist the office with enriching the New Chair and New Faculty Orientations including the development of an administrative packet, as well as updating the Faculty Handbook.
This fellow will collaborate with the Office of Human Resource Services, the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, and Associate Provosts in gathering policies and regulations for the handbook and orientations. […]
Published: Feb 7th, 2006
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research and Dennis C. Jett, Dean of the International Center and Director, Transnational and Global Studies Center
Faculty members are invited to submit proposals for the fourth annual competition for internationalizing the curriculum. Up to 20 grants of $3000 will be awarded to faculty for proposals to develop new courses with substantial international content or for modifying existing courses to increase their international component.
Proposals are due by March 1, 2006. The guidelines and proposal format are available […]
Published: Feb 3rd, 2006
Catherine Emihovich, Dean, College of Education
The College of Education at the University of Florida is pleased to announce the 4th annual “Scholarship of Engagement” 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 […]
Published: Feb 3rd, 2006
Janie M. Fouke, Provost
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the Provost Faculty Fellow Program will host a Faculty Fellow in Sustainability beginning in the Fall 2006 semester. The successful applicant will be responsible for fostering curricular and research development and systematic outreach appropriate for a land-grant institution in ways that enhance the university’s leadership in environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
During his/her anticipate 1-2 year term, the Faculty Fellow in Sustainability will stimulate initiatives in teaching, research, and outreach, […]
Published: Feb 2nd, 2006
J. Bernard Machen, President
I wanted to let you know that Pam Bernard, vice president and general counsel for the University of Florida, will be leaving us this summer to join Duke University in a similar role.
Pam has been a valuable contributor to the University for approximately 24 years and we will miss her. At the same time, we’re also happy for her and the opportunity at Duke. We know she’ll do a great job for them. And, in a way, it’s a […]
Published: Feb 1st, 2006
Sheri P. Austin, Director, University Budgets
We are now accepting applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees for the Fall 2006 term. The decision to implement new or modified fee requests must be approved by the President by March 1st. Therefore, please submit your requests through your Dean’s office by February 17, 2006.
As a result of an audit, it was determined that Departmental controls were not sufficient. Colleges and Departments are reminded that they must maintain records of the revenue and […]
