Memos Category
Published: Aug 28th, 2025
Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
As the Fall 2025 semester begins, please ensure that returning faculty are reminded—and new faculty are informed—of the University of Florida’s policy regarding religious observances. UF Religious Holidays Policy
Faculty are expected to work collaboratively with students to support their ability to observe religious holidays. We encourage faculty to proactively share the policy with students and foster open communication. Students should notify instructors in advance of any conflicts with class attendance, assignments, or […]
Published: Aug 27th, 2025
Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsMelissa Curry, Vice President for Human Resources
We are pleased to announce the University of Florida’s salary increase program for faculty and staff. Although the university did not receive additional state operating funds for salary adjustments, the Board of Trustees has reallocated institutional resources to fund salary increases for faculty and staff. This decision underscores our deep appreciation for your dedication and the vital role you play in advancing the mission of the […]
Published: Aug 26th, 2025
Ryan Fuller, Vice President and General Counsel
The above regulation was approved by the University Board of Trustees on August 18, 2025. The regulation has been published on the University’s Regulations website at https://regulations.ufl.edu.
Thank you.
Published: Aug 26th, 2025
Chelsey J. Clements, Chief Compliance, Ethics, and Privacy Officer
Pursuant to the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, UF’s web content and mobile apps must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA by April 24, 2026.
UF’s Electronic Information Technology and Communications Accessibility (EITCA) Policy has be updated to reflect this ruling. All members of the UF community that produce or purchase materials for the web, including instructional materials, and mobile […]
Published: Aug 21st, 2025
Marta L. Wayne, Dean of UF International Center, Associate Provost
The UF International Center is pleased to invite nominations for the 2025 International Educator of the Year (IEY) and the Global Learning Excellence (GLE) Awards. These awards embody the mission of the International Center and support UF’s preeminence as a global leader. Both awards will be presented at a reception at the Keene Faculty Center on Monday, November 17, 2025, during International Education Week. Nominations for both awards must be received by Friday, October 10th […]
Published: Aug 20th, 2025
Brian Harfe, Associate Provost
Applications to request Distance Learning (DL) Fees for the Spring 2026 term are now being accepted through MyUFL. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Dean’s approval is required by Friday, September 19th.
Only costs associated with the delivery of eligible courses may be included in the DL fee. Eligible distance learning courses are state-funded, and at least 80 percent of the direct instruction of the course is delivered using some form of […]
Published: Aug 11th, 2025
Melissa Curry, Vice President for Human Resources
I’m pleased to share that nominations are now open for the University of Florida’s 37th annual Superior Accomplishment Awards — a program coordinated by UF Human Resources on behalf of the University of Florida President to honor the outstanding achievements of our faculty and staff. This longstanding tradition celebrates those who go above and beyond in support of UF’s mission and the greater community.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Oct. 24, and may be submitted via […]
Published: Aug 8th, 2025
Kent Fuchs, Interim President
Dear Colleagues,
As an acknowledgement of his contributions to the University of Florida and to enable him to be even more effective in his leadership role, the “Interim” designation has been removed from the position title of Ryan Fuller.
Ryan Fuller’s title as Vice President and General Counsel became effective on August 1.
Published: Aug 6th, 2025
Chuck Clemens, Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Sarah Mathias, assistant vice president for federal government relations at the University of Florida, has been awarded the Betty Colden Memorial Lectureship by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities’ Council on Governmental Affairs, one of the highest honors in her field.
The award recognizes Mathias as a national leader in congressional and governmental relations who has made significant contributions to the profession, the council and APLU. Mathias accepted the award and delivered the annual […]
Published: Aug 6th, 2025
Melissa Curry, Vice President for Human ResourcesChris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
To welcome new faculty to the University of Florida and provide information about available resources and services, UF Human Resources has partnered with the Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching Excellence to provide an online version of the New Faculty Orientation hosted via Canvas and found at https://ufl.instructure.com/courses/403368.
The orientation site — which will be available to new faculty as they are hired and throughout the academic […]
