Memos Category
Published: Jan 8th, 2004
J. Bernard Machen, President
I am authorized to sign certain contractual agreements on behalf of the University of Florida pursuant to state law and delegation from the Board of Trustees. In various instances that authorization has been delegated to other University officials. I hereby delegate to all Deans, Directors and Chairpersons authorization to execute “shrink-wrap”, also known as “blister-pak”, software license agreements for personal microcomputer software on behalf of the University as long as the cost of the software does not exceed $1,000.00.
This […]
Published: Jan 8th, 2004
J. Bernard Machen, President
As the designee of the Board of Trustees to approve travel per diem or subsistence for any University of Florida employee stationed in a city or town for more than thirty (30) continuous workdays pursuant to Section 112.061(4)(b), Florida Statutes, I further delegate this authority to the Provost and the Deans and Directors of the University of Florida.
This delegation is effective immediately.
Published: Jan 7th, 2004
Dale Canelas, Director of Libraries
Over the past couple of months, there have been questions and concerns raised about the Library West project. Senior library staff have held more than a dozen meetings with faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students. As a result of the meetings a number of common questions and concerns were identified. In response, a letter describing why the project is needed and how services will be maintained is available at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pdf/openLetter.pdf
Published: Jan 7th, 2004
Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel
6C1-1.200 University of Florida; Benefits, Retirement
Programs, Employment Services, and Holidays
6C1-3.037 Finance and Administration; Registration and
Student Fees
6C1-3.0376 Finance and Administration; Miscellaneous Fees
6C1-3.0422 Finance and Administration; Direct Deposit Program
6C1-3.045 Finance and Administration; University Support
Personnel System Predetermination and Arbitration
Appeal Procedures for Employees with Permanent Status
6C1-3.075 Finance and Administration; Construction; Procedures
for Payment under Unbonded Construction Projects
6C1-4.004 Student Affairs: Social Fraternities and Sororities
6C1-4.007 Student Affairs: Confidentiality of Student Records
6C1-4.019 Student Affairs: Student Conduct Committee
6C1-4.026 Student Affairs: Issuance of Transcripts, Flagging
Records and Retention of Records […]
Published: Jan 7th, 2004
Fred H. Cantrell, Associate Vice President and Project Director
UF Bridges is a multi-year project to replace current computer systems with new integrated Web-based PeopleSoft systems and improve university business processes. On July 1, 2004 all financial, human resources, and payroll systems will be replaced, with student systems to follow in 2006.
There will be many opportunities in the coming months prior to the July 1 “go live” to attend training classes or participate in other learning activities. In addition to intensive training for […]
Published: Jan 5th, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost
I am pleased to announce that UF is participating in a new program designed to select scientists, technologists and engineers for one year fellowships with the U.S. Department of State. Called the Jefferson Science Fellows (JSF), the program is open to U.S. citizens holding a tenured faculty position at UF. If selected, the fellow will spend the year on assignment in Washington D.C. with the possibility of extended stays at American embassies abroad. The fellow will be tasked with […]
Published: Dec 23rd, 2003
Fred H. Cantrell, Associate Vice President and Project Director
Due to the devolution of the State University System (SUS), the University of Florida will serve as its own fiscal agent and employer beginning July 1, 2004. The UF Bridges project was formed to implement an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) solution using PeopleSoft systems for finance, human resources and student administration. As a result, UF will replace most current computer systems with new integrated Web-based computer systems that will provide real-time information to users […]
Published: Dec 23rd, 2003
David R. Colburn, Provost
Here is the appointment calendar for academic year employees through Spring 2005. Notice there is a change in Summer dates for 2004.
Summer 2004
Dates
Number of Pay Periods
Term A
05/07/04 – 06/24/04
3.5
Term B
06/25/04 – 08/15/04
3.6
Term C
05/07/04 – 08/15/04
7.1
2004-2005 Academic Year
Dates
Number of Pay Periods
Fall
08/16/04 – 12/31/04
10.0
Spring
01/01/05 – 05/15/05
9.5
Academic Year
08/16/04 – 05/15/05
19.5
P.K. Yonge
08/01/04 – 05/31/05
21.7
Published: Dec 17th, 2003
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
The Florida Legislature revised the state’s Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, during the first special session held in 2003. As a result, the university must adjust its workers’ compensation procedures. Effective January 1, 2004, an injured employee must sign a First Report of Injury or Illness form (DWC-1) and the department must immediately return the signed form to UF’s Workers’ Compensation Office.
Chapter 440.105(7) of the statute states:
“An injured employee or any other party […]
Published: Dec 12th, 2003
Phillip Barkley, M.D., Director, Student Health Care Center
The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) has depleted 10,000 doses of injectable flu vaccine earlier this week. In light of the growing numbers of influenza cases across the country and the shortage of injectable vaccine, the SHCC is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of doses of FluMist Nasal Spray vaccine at NO CHARGE for UF students, faculty and staff.
This vaccine was made available free to the UF campus through a special […]
