Memos Category
Published: Sep 23rd, 2004
William Properzio, Director
This notice will call attention to the assistance provided to individual homeowners and renters that suffered property damage during the recent hurricanes. UF administrators are encouraged to distribute this information to their employees.
Various types of assistance are available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in association with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the government’s assistance may help […]
Published: Sep 21st, 2004
William Properzio, Director
Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan has caused damage to property belonging to the University of Florida both within Alachua County and/or our off-campus locations.
Much of the cost to repair our facilities, grounds and equipment may be recovered through existing insurances or under FEMA. In addition, some or all costs of protective measures (e.g. plastic sheets, plywood) and labor costs beyond normal operations (e.g. overtime paid to essential staff) may also be recovered. Personal property is not claimable.
Information that will be […]
Published: Sep 17th, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
This is a revision of the earlier “Student Tuition and Fees” Deans and Director memorandum dated August 9, 2004. This revision is necessary because the University has received information clarifying a change the legislature mandated in the manner that tuition is charged to out-of-state students. Please note that although the total amount per credit hours of fees does not change, the non-resident fees and tuitions have been itemized into components titled “non-resident fee and non- resident tuition”. This […]
Published: Sep 17th, 2004
Kenneth J. Gerhardt, Interim Dean of the Graduate School
The University is very aware of the fact that a number of our graduate assistants have not received paychecks and apologies are extended to the graduate assistants who have been affected. Personnel at all levels and across the university are working hard to correct the problems. Today, the University Payroll Office issued over 200 emergency checks in response to the graduate assistants’ requests. The fee payment deadline for graduate assistants has been delayed.
The University […]
Published: Sep 16th, 2004
Charles E. Frazier, Vice Provost for Information Technology
The Office of Academic Technology is seeking proposals from UF faculty to conduct projects that improve teaching and learning outcomes. The purposes of the grants are to facilitate redesign of instructional approaches to enhance quality of teaching using technology and to reduce collateral costs of instruction.
Funding will be provided for up to $10,000. For details about the program, go to www.at.ufl.edu.
Published: Sep 15th, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President
For tens of thousands of Floridians, the aftermath of Hurricanes Charley and Frances and precautions associated with Hurricane Ivan have ranged from very serious to catastrophic. UF faculty, students and staff are no exception. We all know victims and indeed some of you have been victims. With all this in mind, I anticipate that there will be calls for understanding from students who have left town or have been called away for good reason. Some […]
Published: Sep 14th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
University of Florida officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ivan and the impact on local area conditions. Based on weather forecasts as of Tuesday at 11 a.m., the University of Florida plans to operate normal class and office schedules for the remainder of the week.
Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected Wednesday through Saturday in the north central Florida area. Those living in flood-prone areas are advised to monitor conditions carefully. UF administrators remain sensitive to […]
Published: Sep 13th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
University of Florida officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ivan. Based on the present track and speed of Hurricane Ivan as of Monday at 11 a.m., the University of Florida plans to operate normal class and office schedules on Tuesday, September 14th and Wednesday, September 15th.
UF officials will continue to monitor the National Weather Service for updates on Hurricane Ivan and will make further decisions regarding class and office schedules based on those updates.
Continue to monitor […]
Published: Sep 12th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
University of Florida officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ivan. Based on the present track and speed of Hurricane Ivan as of Sunday at 11 a.m., the University of Florida plans to operate normal class and office schedules on Monday, September 13th and Tuesday, September 14th.
UF officials will continue to monitor the National Weather Service for updates on Hurricane Ivan and will make further decisions regarding class and office schedules for Wednesday based on those updates.
Continue […]
Published: Sep 11th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
University of Florida officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ivan. Based on the present track and speed of Hurricane Ivan as of Saturday at 5 p.m., the University of Florida plans to operate normal class and office schedules on Monday, Sept. 13th.
UF officials will continue to monitor the National Weather Service for updates on Hurricane Ivan and will make further decisions regarding class and office schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday based on those updates.
Continue to monitor […]
