Memos Category
Published: May 31st, 2005
Marc Hoit, Interim Associate Provost for IT
The University of Florida implemented a site license agreement with Microsoft that allows UF employees to use the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Desktop Operating System Upgrade and the Microsoft Office Professional for Windows and/or Macintosh under the “Work at Home” agreement. The details of the “Work at Home” agreement are available at: http://www.software.ufl.edu/ms/
Employees are allowed to use a single copy of each product. Note that use is authorized as long as the individual is an employee […]
Published: May 31st, 2005
Sheila K. Dickison, Associate Provost
Beginning May 27, the University of Florida Undergraduate Catalog is available only as an electronic document. You can refer to the online catalog at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/. I hope you will agree that the electronic format is visually appealing, economical and easy to use. As in any initiative, it is likely there will be changes and improvements in the 2006-07 edition. We welcome your suggestions.
In order to meet the needs of incoming freshmen and transfer students at Preview, the Registrar’s […]
Published: May 19th, 2005
Kyle J. Cavanaugh, Vice President for Human Resources
The University of Florida provides a competitive benefits package to all salaried employees. To help with year 2005-2006 budget planning, the Division of Human Resources has prepared a list of employer costs for benefits and retirement as well as federal and state mandated charges that are incurred with all payroll activities.
Please click on the following link to view these costs:
EmployerCosts (PDF, 116 KB)
Published: May 18th, 2005
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Dean of Students
Nominations are now being accepted for the Summer 2005 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 August 6th. Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.
Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website http://www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/ola.html or picked up from the following locations:
Dean of Students Office Information Desk, 202 Peabody Hall […]
Published: May 11th, 2005
Joseph Glover, Interim Provost
I am pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Paul Avery, Professor of Physics, as recipient of the 2004-2005 Teacher/Scholar Award. A faculty committee consisting of former awardees and senior faculty makes the selection from nominees made by each college. This is the university’s highest honor for faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly activity and exhibit visibility within and beyond the university. The awardee serves as a very distinguished example of the teacher/scholar as represented at the […]
Published: May 11th, 2005
Joe Glover, Interim Provost
I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2004-2005 University-wide Teacher/Advisor of the Year Awards. They are:
University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs
Assistant Professor
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Robert J. Thieke
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering
College of Engineering
University-wide Advisor of the Year:
Sharon D. Austin
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
These awards, along with the college level award winners, were announced at a reception hosted by the president at […]
Published: May 9th, 2005
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The first year end process in PeopleSoft is approaching and it is time to begin planning for June 30, 2005.
Budgets will be different than in past years. The classification of “Certified Forward” budgets will be eliminated. Outstanding encumbrances (PO) on E&G funds that need to move forward to next fiscal year will be classified with a Budget Reference of “Carry Forward” and there will be no time constraints on the expending of these funds unless established by the […]
Published: May 9th, 2005
Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel
Below are copies of the Notice of Withdrawal and the Notice of Change in Proposed Rule for rule changes which were proposed for adoption by the University on April 6, 2005.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWALAGENCY: University of Florida
RULE TITLE: Student Affairs: The College of Law Honor System
RULE NO.: 6C1-4.0212
Notice is hereby given that the changes to the above-referenced rule as published in The Gainesville Sun on April 6, 2005 have been withdrawn.
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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PROPOSED RULENOTICE […]
Published: May 3rd, 2005
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research
UF Early-Stage Series 2005
Starting a Technology-Based Company
So You Think You Want to Start a Company
Wednesday, May 4, 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Learn about the many aspects of starting a technology-based business, including business structure, financing, ROI, start-up dollars, business plans, and more. Facilitated by Dan Rua of Inflexion Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm.>
Funding for Researchers & Start-Up Companies
Wednesday, May 11, 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Instructors Jim and Gail Greenwood are nationally known for their expertise in helping entrepreneurs make […]
Published: Apr 27th, 2005
Larry Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
All special and overtime compensatory leave on balance as of May 5 will be cashed out during the pay period ending May 19, 2005. Overtime and special compensatory leave earned after May 5 will be part of the 2005-06 fiscal year balances.
In keeping with past practice, departments are strongly encouraged to require employees to use accrued compensatory leave prior to the cash out to minimize compensatory leave cash-out payments.
Employees may use overtime and special compensatory leave […]
