Memos Category
Published: Mar 18th, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President
Every year the Office of Academic Affairs requests each college to report on progress toward the attainment of specified academic goals. This goals assessment enables colleges to identity how well they are meeting their specified educational goals and provides an ongoing mechanism for the university to monitor this important element of institutional effectiveness as specified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Please download the SACS template from the Institutional Research Web site (http://www.ir.ufl.edu/sacs.htm), […]
Published: Mar 15th, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
In an effort to keep the University of Florida departments up-to-date on contract price increases, UF Purchasing is announcing a price increase for the Annual Contract for Specialty, Medical, Cryogenic and Industrial Gases (HC01O-03YC) for the vendor Strate Welding effective March 15, 2004 – June 30, 2004. Please see the attached Purchasing Notice for the new contract pricing for Strate Welding for Lots 1 and 4. There are 3 vendors on contract, but there is no change for […]
Published: Mar 15th, 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 April 7, 2004, in Room 357 of the J. Wayne Reitz Union, if requested in writing by 5:00 p.m., on April 5, 2004. The […]
Published: Mar 8th, 2004
Carol A. Turner, Director for Public Services, George A. Smathers Libraries
The libraries of the University of Florida are implementing a new library management system at the beginning of May. After a lengthy process of planning and preparation, all records for library materials and for library transactions will be moved from the current system to the new system. In order to cause minimal inconvenience to faculty during the transition, the libraries will automatically renew all faculty loans coming due on April 1, 2004, […]
Published: Mar 8th, 2004
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Dean of Students
Nominations are being accepted for the President’s Recognition of Outstanding Students. President Machen will recognize outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional students at the annual President’s Recognition Reception on Wednesday, April 13, 2004. Faculty and staff may nominate five deserving students to attend.
Nominees must: Be in good standing with the University. Undergraduate nominees must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Graduate or Professional student nominees must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The deadline for nominations is March 19, 2004.
The nomination […]
Published: Mar 5th, 2004
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Dean of Students
I am pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2004 Outstanding Leadership Awards for Graduating Seniors.
FEMALE Outstanding Leadership Award, Spring 2004
Valerie Lynch
Marlena T. Martinez
Teresa L. Porter
Jennifer Puckett
Amelie M. Romelus
MALE Outstanding Leadership Award, Spring 2004
James Argento
Steven Cohen
Anup Patel
Joshua Pila
HONORABLE MENTION, Spring 2004
Marshall Baker
Ysabel Cruz
Katie L. Fredericks
Jennifer D. Singer
Scott K. Schultz
Erin M. Swick
Published: Mar 1st, 2004
Steve Pritz, University Registrar
Please submit your textbook adoptions at http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu . Adoptions for Summer term should be entered by March 15, 2004. Adoptions for Fall term should be entered by March 30, 2004.
Submitting your texts by these dates assists both students and local bookstores. Students will begin registering for summer and fall courses on March 29, and they will be able to view textbook requirements on ISIS while registering. Students also benefit from better prices for their used books during the spring […]
Published: Feb 27th, 2004
Michael V. McKee, University Controller
The University has engaged the Professional Services of American Appraisal Associates (AAA) to perform a fixed equipment inventory of 172 buildings at the University of Florida that are used for Organized Research. The results of this study will be included as part of the University’s indirect cost proposal to the Federal Government.
This review should cause little or no disruption to the University community as it will be limited to the fixed equipment assets rather than moveable equipment and […]
Published: Feb 25th, 2004
Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Dr. Machen has delegated authority to the Vice President for Finance and Administration to approve and sign contracts that formerly could be signed only by the President. Contracts executed pursuant to these delegations first must be (1) acknowledged by the employee initiating the contract request, (2) acknowledged by the Vice President(s) of the appropriate area(s), and (3) reviewed by the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel. Dr. Machen’s name should not appear on […]
Published: Feb 25th, 2004
Bernie Machen, President
Dr. David R. Colburn, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, has informed me that he intends to step down from that position. He served as interim provost and vice president since 1999, was named provost in 2000 and became senior vice president in 2002. As the university’s chief academic officer, he helped lead the administration during significant changes in governance, economic downturns and shifts in admissions policies. He is also credited with helping to craft the university’s strategic […]
