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Postdoctoral Associates and State Health and Life Insurance Benefits – Phase Two

Published: Jun 17th, 2003

David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President

Effective January 17, 2003, Postdoctoral Associates at the University of Florida were entitled to State Health and Life Insurance benefits by UF Rule, and some of the principal investigators immediately added insurance for the Postdoctoral Associates to their grants. We are now at a point in the academic calendar where we renew the contracts of the Postdoctoral staff. I ask that you move all your Adjunct Postdoctoral Associates to Postdoctoral Associate positions. This is in […]

Payroll Deadline Schedule

Published: Jun 16th, 2003

David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President

The relevant offices on campus have worked together to produce the schedule of payroll deadlines, which can be found at www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/aapers/schedule2003-2004.htm. This will allow college, department and unit offices to be able to view one document for deadlines for the payroll process.

New Policy and Guidelines for Wireless Networks

Published: Jun 12th, 2003

Chuck Frazier, Vice Provost for Information Technology

OIT Network Services, the University of Florida Health Science Center, and Shands Teaching Hospital are in the process of deploying Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) on the University of Florida campus. This infrastructure offers wireless coverage in many public areas and buildings on campus. As the network grows, however, the potential increases for interference between networks and with other devices.

To reduce this risk and to insure the highest possible level of service, the following policy and […]

University of Florida Rules

Published: Jun 5th, 2003

Pamela J. Bernard Vice President and General Counsel

6C1-1.300
University of Florida; Direct Support Organizations

6C1-2.003
University of Florida; Distribution of Printed Material

6C1-2.0161
University of Florida; Banner Policy

6C1-2.0163
University of Florida; Chalking

6C1-2.019
University of Florida; Alcoholic Beverages

6C1-2.021
University of Florida; Animals Not Allowed in Buildings

6C1-3.007
Finance and Administration; Traffic & Parking; Parking Registration

6C1-3.009
Finance and Administration; Traffic & Parking; Bus System

6C1-3.013
Finance and Administration; Traffic & Parking; Violations

6C1-3.025
Finance and Administration; Lease of Space

6C1-3.030
Finance and Administration; Surplus University Property

6C1-3.0372
Finance and Administration; Student Health, Athletic, and Activity and Service Fees

6C1-3.0376
Finance and Administration; Miscellaneous Fees

6C1-3.0421
Finance and […]

Retirement Reception for Jack Helseth

Published: Jun 4th, 2003

Charles E. Young, President

Jack Helseth is retiring on June 30, 2003, after 40 years of distinguished service with the University of Florida. Please join us for a reception to honor Jack on Thursday, June 19, 2003, in the Friends of Music Room at the University Auditorium.

The reception will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Please share this with others in your area who might like to wish Jack farewell.

UF Campus (Paper) Telephone Directory 2003-2004 Departmental Listing

Published: Jun 4th, 2003

Ronnie Lovler Director, News and Public Affairs

We are gathering information now for the 2003-2004 (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 […]

Administrative Overhead Assessment

Published: Jun 4th, 2003

Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration

The University implemented an overhead assessment on Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Gifts and Grants (MG&G) accounts in July 1986 and April 1989, respectively. Since the implementation of this assessment, there have been only two rate increases, from 1.0% to 1.4% of expenditures effective July 1, 1994, and to the current rate of 2.0% of expenditures effective July 1, 1998.

The costs incurred by Finance and Administrative to support these functions continue to increase. The demand for additional […]

SARS and the University Community

Published: Jun 3rd, 2003

Phillip L. Barkley, M.D. Director, Student Health Care Center

The University of Florida is strongly committed to the health and safety of all members of the University community. As such, a comprehensive plan has been developed that addresses steps taken to protect the health of the community in regards to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). The plan emphasizes up-to-date and ongoing education, promotes disease prevention, and outlines steps that that will be taken should an actual case of SARS be identified on campus. […]

Public Meeting

Published: May 30th, 2003

Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations

The first meeting of the Presidential-Senate Joint Task Force on Shared Governance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on June 5, in Room 226 Tigert Hall.

The Task Force will be co-chaired by President Charles Young and Senate Chair Anthony Brennan. It will formulate and recommend a revised set of governance procedures for review and action by appropriate administrative agencies, the Faculty Senate and the Board of Trustees. At the initial meeting, the co-chairs will deliver the […]

Retirement Reception for Associate Director Al Dompe

Published: May 30th, 2003

Carol J. Walker, Director, Facilities Planning & Construction Division

Associate Director Al Dompe is retiring from the University of Florida on June 30, 2003, after 19 years of service as Associate Director/Project Manager and several of those years as Acting Director. Please join us for a reception in his honor on Friday, June 20, 2003, in the J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom – Salon A & E.

The reception will be held from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Please share this with others in […]