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Schedule of Paydays and Critical Dates – FY 2025-2026

Published: Mar 31st, 2025

Matthew H. Ellis, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

The Schedule of Paydays and Critical Dates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is available on the Payroll Services, Finance and Accounting website at: http://www.fa.ufl.edu/directives/payroll-schedules.

The schedule includes Time and Labor deadlines as well as Human Resource deadlines to ensure all supporting documents are received in time for approval for the next payday.

For questions, please contact Payroll Services at payroll-services@ufl.edu or (352) 392-1231.

Proposed 2025-2026 Fringe Benefit Pool Rates

Published: Mar 31st, 2025

Matthew H. Ellis, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

The University has calculated the new proposed fringe rates for fiscal year 2025-2026 and has submitted them to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Although no objections are anticipated, please note the proposed rates are subject to DHHS approval and could be subject to change.  The rates, when approved, will be effective July 1, 2025.

The employee categories and corresponding proposed benefit rates are as follows: 

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New F&A (indirect) Rates

Published: Mar 14th, 2025

David Norton, Vice President for Research

The University of Florida has signed a new F&A (indirect) rates effective July 1, 2025. New rates are listed at https://research.ufl.edu/dsp/proposals/budgeting/fa-rates-idc.html. The On-campus Research rate increases from 52.5% to 53.5%.  The rates for Other Sponsored Activities, Scripps, Instruction, Off-Campus and DOD contracts have all changed.  Please review the rates relevant to your activity at the link above.

There has been a change in thresholds as allowed by the changes in federal grant regulations 2 CFR 200.  Effective July […]

Updates to leadership titles

Published: Mar 12th, 2025

Kent Fuchs, Interim President

Dear Colleagues,

As an acknowledgement of their contributions to the University of Florida and to enable them to be even more effective in their leadership roles, the “Interim” designation has been removed from the position titles of Maria Gutierrez Martin and Brandi Renton.

Martin has served as Interim Vice President of UF Advancement and Interim Executive Vice President for the UF Foundation since March 2023 and Renton has served as Interim Vice President for Business Affairs since August 2024.  

Also, as an […]

Supporting Transparency in Cost of Attendance Information

Published: Mar 11th, 2025

Mary Parker, Vice President and Chief Enrollment Strategist

Dear Colleagues,

At the University of Florida, we are committed to creating an environment where students and their families feel informed, supported, and confident in their educational choices. An important element of that commitment is ensuring transparency in how we communicate cost information. 

As a Title IV-eligible institution, we are required to provide clear and accessible information about tuition, fees, and other associated costs to both current and prospective students. Costs for undergraduate and graduate programs can […]

Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendments and Repeals

Published: Feb 26th, 2025

Ryan Fuller, Interim Vice President and General Counsel

Amendments:

1.006                   Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Invasion of Privacy Policies1.0063                Affirmative Action; Complaints and Appeal Procedures for Academic Personnel (AP), Technical, Executive, Administrative and Managerial Support (TEAMS) Staff Members and University Support Personnel System (USPS) Employees1.007                   Code of Penalties1.012                   Tuition-Free Courses1.017                   Separations from Employment, Layoff and Furlough1.018                   Works and Inventions1.019                   Limited Access Records1.100                   General Personnel Policy1.200                   Benefits, Retirement Programs, Employment Services and Holidays1.201                   Leaves1.202                   University Bonus Plans3.006                   Parking3.040                   Employee Recognition Program3.054                   Appointment, Technical, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Support and […]

Leadership Transition at the Florida Museum of Natural History

Published: Feb 26th, 2025

Joe Glover, Interim Provost & Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Douglas Jones has indicated his desire to step down after 28 years as director of the Florida Museum of Natural History, effective June 30, 2025.

Dr. David L. Reed, associate provost for strategic initiatives in the Office of the Provost, will assume the role of interim director on July 1, 2025.

Dr. Jones became the museum director in 1997 and has led the museum with distinction for nearly three decades.  Highlights of his […]

Summer and Fall 2025 Textbook Adoptions

Published: Feb 24th, 2025

Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President

The textbook adoption system for Summer and Fall 2025 is now available to faculty and departments to submit their textbook adoptions and materials requirements. Please visit http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu to enter Summer and Fall 2025 adoptions. Please note that some fields in the textbook adoption system have been updated to streamline the submission of non-textbook and courseware related materials. Additionally, submissions for the Affordable UF badge may also now qualify for the ZTC (zero textbook cost) badge. […]

Search for the next dean of Smathers Libraries

Published: Feb 20th, 2025

Joe Glover, Interim Provost

A search committee chaired by Mike Reid, dean of the College of Health and Human Performance, will head the search for the next dean of Smathers Libraries.

The current dean, Judy Russell, will step down effective July 15, 2025.

Dean Russell was named Smathers Libraries’ first dean in 2007. Under her leadership, the libraries have expanded their print and digital collections, added numerous services and undergone extensive renovations.

Highlights of Dean Russell’s tenure include:

Major renovations for the Marston Science Library and Education […]

Fulbright Awareness Month 2025

Published: Feb 20th, 2025

Marta L. Wayne, Associate Provost and Dean of the International Center

The UF International Center and the UF Fulbright Committee are excited to announce that Fulbright Awareness Month (FAM) will be celebrated from March 11 to April 10, 2025.

FAM will feature a series of informational sessions designed for scholars, faculty, staff, and students, offering valuable insights into the Fulbright program, its application process, and the experiences of past Fulbright participants. As always, the University of Florida and the International Center are committed to […]