Memos Category
Published: Dec 27th, 2002
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
The Division of Risk Management has selected a new vendor, the CorVel Corporation, for its workers’ compensation managed care arrangement (MCA). Effective January 1, 2003, the CorVel Corporation will be responsible for processing work-related injury or illness claims and providing appropriate medical treatment for UF employees.
If a UF employee is injured at work on or after January 1, 2003, the employee should follow the same procedures as in the past-that is, report the injury to […]
Published: Dec 24th, 2002
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
To assist with the payroll and leave process for those USPS employees in your area who have elected to join TEAMS effective January 7, we will be mailing lists of names to two locations in your area:
Timekeeping Locations
Timekeepers will receive a copy of the list of employee names from which notices of appointment (contracts) should be generated.
Leave-Keeping Locations
The purpose of this notification is to enable leave-keepers to monitor the leave records of those employees making […]
Published: Dec 23rd, 2002
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The new income tax withholding rates will go into effect January 1, 2003. The Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding may be used to determine your biweekly withholding tax in calendar year 2003.
The Social Security Administration has announced that the Social Security (OASDI) wage base will be increased from $84,900 to $87,000 in the year 2003. All taxable compensation will also be subject to the 1.45% Medicare tax. The FICA tax rate, which is the combined Social Security […]
Published: Dec 23rd, 2002
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Postdoctoral Associates play a vital role in the research mission of the university. In order to give postdocs the benefit of health care for themselves and their families, the following policy has been adopted by the UF Board of Trustees: Effective January 7, 2003, or shortly thereafter, the title “Postdoctoral Associate” at the University of Florida will change from a student title to a faculty title. This rule change has […]
Published: Dec 17th, 2002
David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice Presiden
The Fall 2003 university-wide orientations for new graduate students are offered by the Graduate School in cooperation with the Academic Technology, UF International Center, Academic Spoken English, and Scholarly Writing. In addition to formal presentations, representatives from other UF offices will be available to provide additional information and conduct business.
These events should be considered mandatory for new students. Please note the schedule below and direct your new students to the appropriate orientation sessions. Department and […]
Published: Dec 16th, 2002
David R. Colburn, Provost and Senior Vice President
I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the criteria that was used by your college/unit during this year’s tenure and promotion proceedings. I would also like to receive a summary of the procedures used for the solicitation of the letters of evaluation. This information will be used by the University Academic Personnel Board. Please send the criteria and summary to Janet Malphurs, 29 Tigert Hall, PO Box 113005 by January […]
Published: Dec 16th, 2002
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The Alachua County one percent discretionary sales surtax expires December 31, 2002. For sales on and after January 1, 2003 please use the six percent base sales tax rate.
University units with taxable sales or services are expected to collect, deposit, and report sales tax including sales surtaxes. Monthly sales tax reports are due to University Tax Services no later than the tenth of the month following the monthly collection period. Please notify University Tax Services if there were […]
Published: Dec 13th, 2002
Eugene L. Zdziarski, II, Dean of Students
The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors. These awards are named in honor of the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators.
The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current Junior or Senior status, a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/ or community activities. These monetary awards recognize scholarship, leadership, and service to the university and/ or community. […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2002
Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations
The University of Florida announces a public meeting.
Date and Time:
December 10, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. (Committee Meetings)
December 11, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. (Committee Meetings)
December 11, 2002 at 12:45 p.m. (Board Meeting)
Place:
Union Grand Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida
Purpose:
Meetings of University of Florida Board of Trustees and Board Committees
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing to: Dr. Gail F. Baker, Post Office Box 113156, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611 or […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2002
Larry T. Ellis, Director, Division of Human Resources
On behalf of Florida TaxWatch, the Florida Council of 100, and the State of Florida, I’m pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2003 Davis Productivity Awards. In previous years, this nomination period has been held in April and May. However, for 2003, Florida TaxWatch has changed its schedule, pushing up the deadline for nominations to December 31, 2002.
Presented annually, the Davis Productivity Awards honor state government employees throughout Florida who have significantly […]
