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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 […]

Dr. Jason Mastrogiovanni named as Interim Associate Provost for Student Success

Published: Feb 4th, 2025

Dr. Angela Lindner, Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Mastrogiovanni as Interim Associate Provost for Student Success, effective immediately.

Dr. Mastrogiovanni is the Senior Associate-In and Director of Academic and Student Success in the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education. He will continue to serve in that position while assuming the new role.

As interim associate provost, Dr. Mastrogiovanni will oversee UF’s campuswide initiatives for improving student success, including academic support and […]

Nick Kozlov Interim CFO and Steve Orlando Interim VP for Strategic Communications and Marketing

Published: Feb 4th, 2025

Kent Fuchs, Interim President

I am pleased to announce that Nick Kozlov will serve as UF’s interim CFO effective February 3, 2025.  Nick is on assignment from Huron Consulting Group, where he is a senior director for education and research.  

Kozlov succeeds Taylor Jantz, who has been appointed senior vice president for finance and budget and CFO for New York University.

I am also pleased to announce that Steve Orlando, associate vice president, communications, has been selected to serve as interim vice president for […]

Academic Year Appointment Calendar through Spring 2026

Published: Jan 31st, 2025

Joe Glover, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Listed below are the dates for the academic year through Spring 2026

Summer 2025:                                                                                        Number of Pay Periods

Term A                   5/16/2025 – 6/30/2025                                               3.2

Term B                   7/01/2025 – 8/15/2025                                               3.4

Term C                   5/16/2025 – 8/15/2025                                               6.6

2025-2026 Academic Year:

Fall 2025                8/16/2025 – 12/31/2025                                             9.8

Spring 2026            1/01/2026 – 5/15/2026                                              9.7

Please contact Employment Operations & Records at (352) 273-1079 or e-mail to ufhr-employment@ufl.edu if you have any questions.

Distance Learning Fees/Dates and Deadlines

Published: Jan 29th, 2025

Brian Harfe, Interim Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology

Applications to request Distance Learning Fees for the Summer and Fall 2025 terms are now being accepted through MyUFL. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Dean’s approval is required by Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Departments that only need to charge for course captioning and proctoring, please send a list of your courses to cnewsom@ufl.edu. We will prepare and submit your requests. If you need to charge for any […]

Guidance regarding federal funding

Published: Jan 29th, 2025

David Norton, Vice President for Research

The University of Florida is working to interpret a range of executive orders and related memos regarding federal funding issued by the White House since the new administration took office on January 20. UF Research is working closely with our government relations team in Washington to track and understand the latest developments.A memo from the acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget on January 27 (attached) instructs each federal agency, to the extent permissible […]