Memos Category
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 […]
Published: Feb 1st, 2006
Janie M. Fouke, Provost
After consultation with the faculty through the Senate and its various committees and consultation with the administration through the deans and Vice-Presidents, the Office of the Provost has completed a self-study resulting in the reorganization of its responsibilities and staff assignments.
We expect to provide better services to the university community as a consequence of this reorganization. Since the range of the office’s activities is extensive, we anticipate completing the process over the coming year and will announce components of […]
Published: Jan 30th, 2006
Carol Ritzen Kem, Chair, Senate Nominating Committee
Each year the University of Florida offers employees the opportunity to participate in its governance through various university committees, boards, and councils. Faculty, Administrators and Staff are all encouraged to serve as a member of one or more of these entities. All nominations will receive due consideration.
The Senate Nominating Committee invites recommendations for nominations to fill these vacancies. We encourage self- nominations. If you choose to nominate a colleague, please be sure to verify their willingness […]
Published: Jan 24th, 2006
Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration
As you are aware, the University is implementing a FICA Alternative Plan effective with the February 3, 2006 paycheck for employees that are not able to be covered by the university’s retirement plan and currently pay social security taxes (primarily OPS Non-Students). Please note that each OPS employee situation should be carefully evaluated in determining eligibility for this plan. Please see the OHR website at http://hr.ufl.edu/retirement/other/FICA.asp for more information on the FICA Alternative Plan.
Social Security […]
Published: Jan 12th, 2006
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Ph.D., Dean of Students
The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors. These awards are named in honor of the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators.
The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current Junior or Senior status, a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/or community activities. These monetary awards recognize scholarship, leadership, and service to the university and/or community. This year […]
Published: Jan 12th, 2006
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
Employees’ 2005 W-2 forms will be distributed from University Tax Services (Room 24, Tigert Hall) to departments on Thursday, January 26, 2006. Unlike last year, employees will receive one 2005 W-2 form from the University. Last year, most employees received two W-2 forms – one from the University and one from the Bureau of State Payrolls as a result of devolution from the State of Florida.
IRS regulations require the University to distribute the 2005 W-2 forms to employees […]
Published: Jan 12th, 2006
Kyle Cavanaugh, Vice President for Human Resource Services
On December 19, 2005, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rules for the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) which will be effective January 18, 2006. The new requirement states that “Each employer shall provide to persons entitled to rights and benefits under USERRA a notice of the rights, benefits, and obligations of such person and such employers under USERRA.” Further, the DOL has provided a poster which should be displayed […]
Published: Jan 10th, 2006
Sheila K. Dickison, Associate Provost and Director of the Honors Program
The Honors Program keeps a database of all research projects at the University of Florida that could involve undergraduate students. We publish this database on our website so that undergraduate students can have an easily accessible means to find projects that may be of interest to them. We understand that all research projects will not be suitable for undergraduate students; however, it is our hope that some researchers will find a need […]
Published: Jan 9th, 2006
Dr. Eugene L. Zdziarski, Dean of Students
Nominations now are being accepted for the Spring 2006 Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors, sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The students selected for these awards will be acknowledged at the graduation ceremonies on May 5, 6, and 7. Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.
Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/ola.php or picked up from the following locations:
Dean of Students Office […]
Published: Jan 9th, 2006
Phillip L. Barkley, MD, Director of Student Health Care Center and William S. Properzio, PhD, Director, Environmental Health and Safety
The Student Health Care Center and Environmental Health and Safety have updated the University of Florida’s Occupational Medicine Program to be effective January 16, 2006.
Changes to the Program include the following:
*PeopleSoft will be the major communication tool for distributing an individual’s health assessment status. Departments must check the Exam Result screen for the most current health assessment status rather than depend on individual […]
