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UF Search Procedures to fill an Endowed Chair (or Eminent Scholar Chair)

Published: May 21st, 2002

David R. Colburn, Provost

Search Committee:
The President, or his or her designee, shall appoint a search committee after receipt of a proposed recommended committee from the Provost and the appropriate Dean or Director. The Search Committee may include multi- department representation, alumni or other external members (but not the Donor or his or her representative) as appropriate for the specific search.
Search Procedures:

Any proposed candidate must satisfy the specific restrictions; if any, set forth by the Donor.
Generally, the Search Committee shall conduct a search […]

Pilot Catalog Program

Published: May 20th, 2002

Stephen J. Pritz, Jr., Interim University Registrar

The Office of the University Registrar is beginning a new pilot program to better serve the needs of the various colleges and departments that comprise our university community. Currently, when departments have a need for the Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog and Schedule of Courses, they send someone to the Registrar’s Office in 222 Criser Hall to pick up these items and then transport them back to the department office for distribution. These boxes and bundles can […]

OPS Appointment Updates for 2002-2003

Published: May 16th, 2002

Janet Malphurs, Lynda Wright; Academic Personnel Office

Each year Academic Affairs offers the opportunity to extend current assignments for 12 month OPS faculty, post-doctoral employees, residents, interns, clinical fellows, and 12 month graduate assistants (Job Code C) in the personnel/payroll system into the new fiscal year via a computer listing. This procedure eliminates the time and effort it would take to prepare appointment forms for these employees.

These listings, along with instructions, will be available for pick-up by the colleges and major units on […]

Delegation of Authority for Approving Certain Travel Per Diem and Subsistence under Section 112.061(4)(b)

Published: May 14th, 2002

Charles E. Young, President

As the designee of the Board of Trustees to approve travel per diem or subsistence for any University of Florida employee stationed in a city or town for more than thirty (30) continuous workdays pursuant to Section 112.061(4)(b), Florida Statutes, I further delegate this authority to the Provost and the Deans and Directors of the University of Florida.

This delegation is effective immediately.

Year-End Closing for University Disbursement and Property Services, Including Certified Forwards for Fiscal Year 2001-02

Published: May 13th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

It is time to begin planning for June 30, 2002, year-end closing. Departments are encouraged to submit invoices for payment as early as possible to ensure payment from current year funds. Outstanding encumbrances should be reviewed. Any which are not needed, should be closed. A useful tool for reviewing encumbrances is the Outstanding Encumbrance Report attached to your monthly Departmental Ledgers. We will begin sending out special Outstanding Encumbrance Reports in June. These reports should alert you to […]

Year End Closing

Published: May 7th, 2002

Emily J. Hamby C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

In order to facilitate an orderly year-end closing and to encumber remaining funds, it is necessary to establish cut-off dates. These dates do not apply to funds not expiring on June 30, 2002.

Orders above $25,000 that require competitive bidding should be submitted as soon as possible. A sealed bid usually requires 30-45 days to specify, advertise, open, evaluate, award and post, before a purchase order can be issued.

Requisitions requiring IRR approval, E H & S approval […]

New Year Blankets

Published: May 7th, 2002

Emily J. Hamby C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

On June 17, requisitions that were entered on the electronic requisition system during FY 2001-2002, using state, auxiliary, or local funds, will appear on the level 1 browse screen in the department which initiated the requisition and highlighted as new requisitions. The department may change any field except the requisition number but must change the dates. Do not forward to Purchasing before June 27. You may delete any requisition not needed in the new fiscal year. […]

Public Meeting

Published: May 7th, 2002

Joe Glover, Associate Provost

There will be a public meeting of the Task Force on the Future of the University of Florida Friday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. in Room B-74 of the Reitz Union. The Task Force will be reviewing proposed language for its final report to the President.

University Tenure, Permanent Status and Promotion Nominations, 2002-2003

Published: May 3rd, 2002

David R. Colburn, Provost

Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status and/or promotion in the Academic Year 2002-2003 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the guidelines at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/aapers/ in order to prepare their packets. Both documents should also be given to new faculty to help them become familiar with our tenure and promotion process and to aid them in preparing their materials for future consideration. Faculty should be aware, however, that this memo is updated annually to reflect changes […]

E-Commerce Security and Management Policy

Published: Apr 30th, 2002

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

The purpose of this memorandum is to announce the establishment of the University Electronic Commerce Security and Management Policy. This policy is intended to ensure compliance with the requirements of all credit card companies and provide for the security of personal information related to credit card payments received via the Internet at the University of Florida.

All departments who presently accept credit card payments on the Internet must observe the University of Florida E-commerce Security and Management Policy . […]