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University Scholars Program, 2003-2004

Published: Jan 27th, 2003

Sheila K. Dickison, Associate Provost; Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Associate Director, Honors Program

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the University Scholars Program will be seeking undergraduate participants for 2003-2004. As the annual deadline of March 1 falls on a Saturday this year, the deadline for applications will be March 3, 2003 in all departments. Departments should not change this deadline. Applications should be submitted to the college or department in which the mentor is employed, under the guidance of the […]

Formal Notice of Change in Family and Medical Leave Act Entitlement Year

Published: Jan 27th, 2003

Larry Ellis, Director

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are entitled to up to 12 workweeks of protected leave for FMLA-qualifying events in a 12-month period.

This memo is designed to serve as official notice that effective January 7, 2003, the 12-month period used to track FMLA entitlement was changed from the UF fiscal year to a “rolling” year. This means that an employee’s first date of absence for an FMLA-qualifying event will also be the start date of that employee’s […]

University of Florida Rules

Published: Jan 24th, 2003

Pamela J. Bernard, Vice President and General Counsel

6C1-1.0063
University of Florida; Affirmative Action; Complaints and Appeal Procedures for Academic Personnel (AP), Technical, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Support (TEAMS) Staff Members, and University Support Personnel System (USPS) Employees

6C1-1.011
University of Florida; Disclosure and Regulation of Outside Activities and Financial Interests

6C1-1.019
University of Florida; Limited Access Records

6C1-1.100
University of Florida; General Personnel Policy

6C1-3.005
Finance and Administration; University Police Department

6C1-3.0031
Finance and Administration; Volunteers

6C1-3.062
Finance and Administration; General Policy for University Support Personnel System

6C1-5.076
University of Florida College of Medicine Policies and Procedures […]

UF IT Risk Assessment Kickoff Meeting

Published: Jan 24th, 2003

Charles E. Frazier, Vice Provost for Information Technology

You are invited to the UF IT Risk Assessment Kickoff on January 29, 2003 at the Reitz Union.

In response to a recent IT security audit performed by the Office of the Inspector General, UF contracted with Predictive Systems to perform a comprehensive risk assessment of UF IT resources.

The risk assessment is expected to take two months beginning with this kickoff. Much of the on-site work will be conducted during February and will include vulnerability assessments […]

Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Professor Award

Published: Jan 24th, 2003

David Colburn, Provost

The Alumni Association is beginning the selection process for the thirteenth Distinguished Alumni Professor. As part of this process I am seeking your assistance in providing nominations from your college.

The selection criteria for the Distinguished Alumni Professor are:

1. The individual has earned an outstanding reputation among students and alumni for his/her teaching and impact on the lives of students;
2. The individual’s service to the University, state and nation has brought distinction to the University;
3. The individual is a member of […]

Posting of Student Grades

Published: Jan 22nd, 2003

Joe Glover, Associate Provost

The Office of Management in the U.S. Department of Education has issued a finding that the public posting of student grades using the last four digits of social security numbers or university student identification numbers violates the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Consequently, faculty should not post student grades in this manner.

Several alternative methods to communicate grades to students may be employed, and two are suggested below:

(1) Institute a web-based system that allows students to look- up grades. […]

Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Published: Jan 21st, 2003

Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Warrington College of Business’ Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is soliciting nominations for its annual Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Three awards are given:

Distinguished Alumnus Entrepreneur of the Year – To recognize the lifetime career accomplishments of a UF alumnus who has brought distinction to himself and to UF through a successful entrepreneurial venture.

Clark Butler Entrepreneur of the Year – To be presented to the outstanding UF alumnus under the age of 45 who has created […]

Proposals For Internationalizing The Curriculum

Published: Jan 21st, 2003

Dennis C. Jett, Director of the UF International Center; Sue M. Legg, Director of the Partnership in Global Learning

Monetary awards will be granted for proposals developed by faculty members from any discipline who propose, either individually or collectively, to add international components to an existing course (course modification). The goal of these awards is to enhance and increase the international curricular offerings at the University of Florida.

All internationally related proposals will be considered (lower and upper division or graduate level), but especially […]

Notice of Changes in Proposed Rules

Published: Jan 21st, 2003

Pamela J. Bernard; Vice President and General Counsel

6C1-1.007
University of Florida; Code of Penalties
rule1007_01_21

6C1-1.101
University of Florida; Compensation
rule1101_01_21

6C1-1.201
University of Florida; Leaves
rule1201_01_21

6C1-2.0031
Finance and Administration; Identification Card Program
rule20031_01_21

6C1-2.012
University of Florida; Use of University Facilities; Fees for Use and Admissions Charges
rule2012_01_21

6C1-2.019
University of Florida; Alcoholic Beverages
rule2019_01_21

6C1-3.021
Finance and Administration; Purchasing, Sponsored Research Exemptions Procedures
rule3021_01_21

6C1-3.030
Finance and Administration; Surplus State Property
rule3030_01_21

6C1-3.037
Finance and Administration; Registration and Student Fees
rule3037_01_21

6C1-3.0376
Finance and Administration; Miscellaneous Fees
rule30376_01_21

6C1-3.049
Finance and Administration; Technical, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Support Staff Appraisal
rule3049_01_21

6C1-3.050
Finance and Administration; University Support Personnel System Performance Appraisals
rule3050_01_21

6C1-4.0161
Student Affairs; Student […]

Invitation to All Faculty to the Spring 2003 Internationalization Seminars

Published: Jan 21st, 2003

Dennis C. Jett, Dean of the International Center (UFIC)

The feedback from the “Internationalizing UF” seminar for faculty held on November 20 indicated a desire for workshops on certain topics related to internationalization. As a result, the International Center invites all interested faculty to attend any of the following workshops which will be held on Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

January 24
So you want to start a study abroad program, Reitz Union 285 Dr. Susanne Hill and Katrina Gunnels, UFIC, and Dr. Michael […]