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Outstanding Leadership Awards for Undergraduate Male and Female Graduating Seniors, Sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association

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

Summer and Fall Textbook Adoptions

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 […]

Fixed Equipment Inventory

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 […]

Delegation of Contract Signature Authority

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 […]

Personnel Announcement

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 […]

Price Increase on Annual Contract for Laboratory Supplies

Published: Feb 20th, 2004

Belinda Matson Killian, Purchasing Coordinator

University of Florida’s Invitation to Bid #02M-71YC prices have been adjusted effective March 1, 2004 per the University of Florida Contract. New prices will be loaded on NERDC March 1, 2004. The Fisher catalog is available on the Internet at https://www3.fishersci.com/main.jsp.

VENDOR: Fisher Scientific
3970 Johns Creek Ct Ste 500
Suwanee GA 30024-1265

FEID: VF232942737002

CONTACT: Mark Tatiossian Terrie Withey
Voicemail (800) 955-1333 Ext 3610 […]

UF Electronic Access System Availability

Published: Feb 20th, 2004

David S. O’Brien, Director, Physical Plant Division

As a natural extension of the traditional mechanical lock and key responsibilities of the Physical Plant Division (PPD), a centrally administered system for electronic access control and monitoring is being made available. After extensive research and discussions with UF colleges and divisions, the Lenel© OnGuard© Electronic Access System has been selected as the UF standard. PPD will be the only UF entity responsible for providing central administration and support of these systems for all UF facilities. […]

Information Technology Orientation

Published: Feb 16th, 2004

Rhonda Spears, Computing & Networking Services

Information Technology Orientation Training is coming soon! If you’re a new employee involved with Information Technology, or even if you’ve been with UF a while, this training session is for you.

IT Orientation training sessions are designed to offer new employees an overview of IT and the resources available to them at UF. Existing employees are encouraged to attend for a refresher course on resources and their responsibilities as Information Technology professionals at the University of Florida. IT […]

Notices of Proposed Rule Development

Published: Feb 16th, 2004

Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel

Attached are copies of the Notices of Proposed Rule Development 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 a rule development workshop will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2004 in Room 284 of the J. Wayne Reitz Union, if requested in writing by 5:00 p.m., on March 1, 2004. The rule(s) for which a rule […]

Campus Climate

Published: Feb 13th, 2004

David R. Colburn, Provost
Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations

The Campus Climate report on Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender (GLBT) students at the University of Florida is now available for review at www.aa.ufl.edu/of_interest/CampusClimateCommitteeReport2003.pdf

The report is the conclusion of the work of the Campus Climate Committee, which was charged with evaluating UF’s current programs, identifying best practices at other institutions and making recommendations on how to improve the environment for GLBT students on this campus.

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