Memos Category
Published: Aug 26th, 2002
David Colburn, Provost
As you may have read in the news media, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is cooperating with INS to insure that all foreign nationals are legally present in the country. The effect of this process on the University of Florida is that many of our newly arriving graduate assistants will not be assigned a social security number for up to 20 weeks. It is our hope that the assignment will not take this long. The Bureau of State Payrolls (BSOP) […]
Published: Aug 25th, 2002
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
You are invited to attend the 2002 Joint Civic Club (JCC)/University of Florida Luncheon at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center. President Charles E. Young will give the “State of the University” address and Head Football Coach Ron Zook will present the “State of the Gators.” Please plan to attend this meeting of community and campus leaders as we kick off the 2002-2003 academic year.
The luncheon cost is $12 per person. […]
Published: Aug 22nd, 2002
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
The University of Florida announces a public meeting.
Date and Time:
September 5, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. (Committee Meetings)
September 5, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. (Board Meeting)
Place:
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 by calling 352-846-3903.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities […]
Published: Aug 19th, 2002
Sheila K. Dickison, Associate Provost
The Honors Program keeps a database of all research projects at the University of Florida that could involve undergraduate students at http://www.honors.ufl.edu/research/resources.html.
We publish this database on the World Wide Web so that UF undergraduate students can have an easily accessible means to find projects that may be of interest to them. We understand that all research projects will not be suitable for undergraduate students; however, it is our hope that some researchers will find a need for undergraduate […]
Published: Aug 19th, 2002
David Colburn, Provost
University of Florida Coursework Because the University of Florida deeply values the education of its employees and strongly encourages its staff to pursue educational opportunities for professional growth and development, the pilot Employee Education Program (EEP), established for the 2001-2002 fiscal year, is being extended for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. This program is funded from limited existing university resources and is neither a term nor a condition of employment but a privilege given solely at the discretion of the university.
Funding […]
Published: Aug 15th, 2002
David R. Colburn, Provost
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revised its policies to ensure the integrity of Social Security numbers for non-US citizens. These changes will result in a delay in the receipt of Social Security Numbers for non-citizens. However, in order for the university to accomplish its goals, we have developed a mechanism to allow the appointment of new employees while they wait for their SSN to be issued. Temporary identification numbers will be used for internal payroll processing purposes until […]
Published: Aug 12th, 2002
David Colburn, Provost
I am pleased to announce that the Office of Academic Affairs will continue the initiative to foster the instructional use of computers in the classroom. The “UF Faculty Development Program” will be administered through the OIT-Office of Academic Technology. This year’s program will have several changes from the previous two programs. The 2002-03 program will have two separate tracks.
In one track, faculty selected by Academic Affairs will be awarded a notebook computer and a choice of software and/or a Palm […]
Published: Aug 7th, 2002
Larry T. Ellis, Director
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to announce the following guidelines for the October 1, 2002, salary increases, provided by the 2002 Florida Legislature. Eligible full-time employees will receive the following salary increases, the calculations for which are based on September 30, 2002, salaries. All eligible full-time employees will receive a minimum increase of $600, and part-time employees will receive a pro-rated increase.
USPS Employees (not covered by the Florida Nurses Association or Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreements)
2.5% […]
Published: Aug 5th, 2002
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
University of Florida President Charles Young has named Dr. Richard Bucciarelli to the post of vice president for governmental relations. The appointment is effective Sept. 1.
“As I assessed the university’s present and future, it was clear that we needed a senior-level administrator focused on this critical area. Dr. Bucciarelli’s combination of skills, experience and savvy make him an excellent choice to lead our government relations team. I am delighted he accepted this important responsibility,” Dr. Young said.
Dr. Bucciarelli, […]
Published: Aug 2nd, 2002
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
As part of an effort to continually improve the overall quality, effectiveness and efficiency of research administration at the University of Florida, we are pleased to announce a new Research Administrators Training Series.
On September 16-17 we will host the Society for Research Administrators’ Departmental Administrators Training Program, “DA 101.” To be held at the Reitz Union, this conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the various elements necessary to be […]
