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Faculty Compensation

Published: May 24th, 2004

President Bernie Machen

I am pleased to announce a salary compensation plan designed to increase faculty pay and move the university towards greater parity with its national peers. This is the first year of a multi-year commitment to improve faculty salaries.

Under the plan, compensation for faculty will include a 4 percent merit increase on base salaries, effective July 1. Money to fund promotions is also included in this allocation. Raises for senior level faculty members under the Salary Performance Program, will be funded […]

Academic Appointment Process Through September 9, 2004

Published: May 17th, 2004

David R. Colburn, Provost

UF is scheduled to transition on June 18, 2004 from the current payroll system to the new PeopleSoft system. To insure timely processing of new academic appointments during the transition, the Office of Academic Personnel will continue to process all academic appointments in the PeopleSoft system through September 9, 2004 for the following colleges and units:

All colleges and units in the E&G unit
College of Dentistry
College of Public Health and Health Professions

This will afford department and college staff extra time […]

Revised Rules for Fair Labor Standards Act

Published: May 17th, 2004

Larry T. Ellis, Director

The Department of Labor will be implementing revised rules regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act after 50 years of little such revision. Although these changes will have only a minor impact on the University of Florida’s compliance, several of the university’s exempt-classified pay grades will be restructured to maintain compliance.

Current UF salaries indicate that no employee will be impacted by these revisions; nevertheless, the minimum pay for these select classifications will need to be raised. Effective immediately, the minimum […]

PeopleSoft Payroll Schedule for Fiscal Year 2004-2005

Published: May 7th, 2004

Michael V. McKee, University Controller

A Schedule of Paydays and Critical Dates for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 can be accessed on the Payroll, Finance and Accounting website at: http://fa.ufl.edu/payroll/paydays-2004-2005.asp

All employees should be aware of PeopleSoft Time and Labor Approval Deadlines. We recommend recording time, managing exceptions, and approval of time on a daily basis beginning June 18, 2004.

You may contact Ms. Donna McClure, Mr. Greg McEachern or Mr. Steve Sauls in University Payroll Services at 392-1231, if you have questions.

24th Avenue

Published: May 3rd, 2004

Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations

President Machen has made a decision regarding the future of SW 24th Avenue and has sent a letter today to the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization. The full text is available for review at www.president.ufl.edu/mtpo040503.pdf .

Notices of Proposed Rulemaking

Published: May 3rd, 2004

Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel

Attached are copies of the Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for rules which are proposed for adoption or revision by the University. Please distribute and post this memorandum and the notices upon receipt. Note that the Rule Hearing on a rule listed in the Notices will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 28, 2004, in Rooms 272-273 of the J. Wayne Reitz Union, if requested in writing by 5:00 p.m., on May 25, 2004. The […]

Notice of Change in Proposed Rule Rule 6C1-1.201 University of Florida; Leaves

Published: Apr 30th, 2004

Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel

Attached is a copy of the Notice of Change in Proposed Rule that appeared in The Gainesville Sun on April 30, 2004. Please distribute and post this notice upon receipt.

NOTE: Please remember that by law you are required to print the notices and post the hard copy of this memorandum in an appropriate place, such as the unit’s office or bulletin board, in order that affected persons can be notified.

Thank you.

Attachment:

6C1-1201_Notice (PDF, 59 KB)

Search for Associate Dean of the Graduate School

Published: Apr 28th, 2004

Kenneth J. Gerhardt, Interim Dean of the Graduate School

The application deadline for Associate Dean of the Graduate School has been extended to Monday, May 3, 2004.

The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the Graduate School. Duties will include professional development for Graduate Faculty, coordinating TA orientation, and managing minority recruitment, retention and special programs, including McNair and McKnight Fellowships. The position requires a doctorate or highest degree in the discipline and Graduate Faculty appointment. The successful candidate will have excellent […]

University-Wide Teacher/Advisor of the Year Awards

Published: Apr 28th, 2004

David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President

I am pleased to inform you that the following faculty are the recipients of the 2003-2004 University Teachers and Advisor of the Year Awards.

University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Elliot P. Douglas
Associate Professor
College of Engineering

University-wide Teacher of the Year:
Francis E. “Jack” Putz
Professor
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University-wide Advisor of the Year:
Janna L. Underhill
Coordinator
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

These awards, along with the college level award winners, were announced at a reception hosted by the President at his […]

UF Graphic Standards Policy – Stationery

Published: Apr 28th, 2004

Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations

Effective July 1, 2004, all University of Florida stationery and electronic document templates (such as pdf and Word documents should include the EEO statement “An Equal Opportunity Institution.” This replaces the former “Equal Employment/Affirmative Action” statement. You may continue to use stationery with the EEO/AA statement until June 30, 2004. The updated policy is available at www.pr.ufl.edu/graphplcy.htm .

Please make every effort to recycle any remaining stationery. All state contracted printers are aware of the change […]