Memos Category
Published: Jun 3rd, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
Effective June 11, 2004, the University of Florida will discontinue using the Diners Club “Ghost” card as a means of charging airfare at travel agencies. The University started its own Purchasing Card Program effective April 1, 2004 and as part of that program, departments may use the Purchasing Card to pay airfare regardless of the source of funds being used. Departments may now use “local funds” to pay Purchasing Card charges. This is a change from the State […]
Published: Jun 3rd, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The University of Florida began its own Purchasing Card program on April 1, 2004. Our new Purchasing Card provider is Wachovia Bank in partnership with MBNA. The new UF Purchasing Card program will allow the purchase of gasoline. The purchase of gasoline is for use in State vehicles only. This is allowed on any UF purchasing card. However, we have also created a “gas-only” purchasing card for those departments that would like to have greater control over the […]
Published: Jun 1st, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President
Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status, and/or promotion in the academic year 2004-2005 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the guidelines in order to prepare their packets. Both documents should also be given to new faculty to help them become familiar with our tenure and promotion process and to aid them in preparing their materials for future consideration. Faculty should be aware, however, that this memo is updated annually to […]
Published: May 28th, 2004
Ronnie Lovler, Director
We are gathering information now for the 2004-2005 (Paper) Campus Directory. Please assist us by carefully reviewing your department or college listings in last year’s Directory.
In the gray-bordered section (pages l through 69), please check all possible listings for your department office and make corrections, additions, or deletions. It is important that you check all possible cross listings. For example, the Center for Real Estate Studies might be found under “CENTERS,” “BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, COLLEGE OF,” and “REAL ESTATE.” Please add […]
Published: May 26th, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The University Controller’s Office has revised the employee Direct Deposit Authorization form for the transition to PeopleSoft. Please see the following link: http://fa.ufl.edu/forms/?fid=077. Beginning June 1, 2004 all direct deposit actions should be submitted to University Payroll Services instead of the State Comptroller’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to do anything regarding my direct deposit for the July 9, 2004 pay date?
-No, the university will use the same direct deposit information used by the State Comptroller’s Office.
How will […]
Published: May 25th, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The remaining six State Universities will discontinue use of FLAIR July 1, 2004 in accordance with Section 1011.4105, Florida Statutes.
The FLAIR Journal Transfer process normally used for payment of vouchers and transfer of funds will not be available to the six devolving universities or to state agencies doing business with them after close of business, May 28, 2004. At the University of Florida, the current process for disbursements will be changed so that a state warrant will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
