Memos Category
Published: Jan 7th, 2002
Chuck Frazier, Vice Provost for Information Technology
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Fedro Zazueta as the new director of OIR. Dr. Zazueta officially began his new duties on Jan. 1, 2002 succeeding Dr. Sue Legg who had served as OIR director from 1995 to 2001.
Dr. Zazueta began his career at UF in 1982 as a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He was tenured and promoted to associate professor in 1989 and promoted […]
Published: Jan 3rd, 2002
Charles E. Young, President
In accordance with Senate Bill 004C, Section 15, limiting the use of state funds for state-employee travel until July 1, 2002, I hereby delegate to the Deans and Directors the authority to determine whether state-employee travel to foreign countries, other states, conferences, staff-training activities, or other administrative functions is critical to the University’s mission before approving such travel. I further delegate to the Deans and Directors the authority to consider teleconferencing and other forms of electronic communication to meet […]
Published: Jan 3rd, 2002
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The new income tax withholding rates will go into effect January 1, 2002. The Tables for Percentage Method of WithholdingTables for Percentage Method of Withholding may be used to determine your biweekly withholding tax in calendar year 2002.
The Social Security Administration has announced that the Social Security (OASDI) wage base will be increased from $80,400 to $84,900 in the year 2002. All taxable compensation will also be subject to the 1.45% Medicare tax. The FICA tax rate, which […]
Published: Dec 19th, 2001
Jimmy Cheek, UF Community Campaign Chair
Some good news!! The University of Florida Community Campaign exceeded its 2001 goal by over $40,000. More information can be found at http://www.ufl.edu/notices/campaign2001DEC19.htm.
Thanks to each of you, your faculty, and staff. Have a good holiday season.
Published: Dec 18th, 2001
Norbert Dunkel, Director
The Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Jim Scott, has asked me to serve as chairperson for a special committee to review the University of Florida¹s Who¹s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and the UF Hall of Fame award programs. Annually, the University of Florida recognizes up to 99 students who receive the UF Who¹s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for their excellence in academics, campus and community service, and leadership. Additionally, approximately 20 […]
Published: Dec 11th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
The Committee on Honorary Degrees needs your help. Awarding an honorary degree to a person accomplishing remarkable achievements of lasting significance and value is one of the hallmarks of great universities. These luminaries enhance the standing of the institution by accepting this honor.
This practice has been followed by the University of Florida, albeit sparingly. Nominations from faculty are essential in identifying possible recipients. Please encourage your faculty members to consider such nominations.
The rules and procedures can be found at […]
Published: Dec 10th, 2001
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
The University of Florida announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time:
December 13, 2001 at 7:30 a.m. (Committee Meetings)
December 13, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. (Board of Trustees Meeting)
Place:
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 […]
Published: Dec 10th, 2001
Charles E. Young, President
As we review options to comply with recent University budget cuts, energy conservation is a must. Campus utility costs for last year were $26,474,000. That’s over $72,000 per day. Through aggressive campus-wide energy conservation initiatives we can reduce consumption and save money. The initiatives identified below are actions that Physical Plant Division will take and actions that I ask all faculty, staff and students to support.
PHYSICAL PLANT ACTIONS
Physical Plant will accomplish the following policy changes immediately:
Set building thermostats to […]
Published: Dec 6th, 2001
Ed Poppell, Vice President
As of December 1, 2001, the Office of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs changed its name to the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The Division of University Personnel Services also changed its name to the Division of Human Resources.
These name changes capture the comprehensive responsibilities of these areas and their role in the campus community.
As a part of these changes, the web address for the Division of Human Resources has been changed to http://www.hr.ufl.edu/. […]
Published: Dec 6th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
Reductions in UF’s budget have required us to make some significant changes in the way the University conducts its operations. Our Summer Study Abroad Programs will be affected by these changes, and I have outlined below the changes that will be necessary if we are to continue to offer Summer Study Abroad Programs in 2002. Please understand, however, that these changes will be the basis for funding these programs from this point forward.
Commencing this summer, Summer Study Abroad Programs […]
