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Sue Legg Resignation and Her New Position

Published: Nov 6th, 2001

David R. Colburn, Provost

On January 1, 2002, Dr. Sue M. Legg will step down as Director of the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR), after long and distinguished service to the University of Florida. Sue began her work with OIR in 1974 as a statistician. In 1977, she was promoted to Assistant Director of Testing and Evaluation, and three years later she became Associate Director, a position she held until 1995. In that year, she was appointed Director of OIR.

Sue Legg brought about […]

Public Meeting

Published: Nov 6th, 2001

Gail F. Baker, Vice President

The University of Florida announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

Date and Time:
November 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. (Committee Meetings)
November 17, 2001 at 1:00 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 […]

New Enhancements to TRRIPS

Published: Nov 6th, 2001

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

I am pleased to announce new enhancements to TRRIPS – the web-based Travel Request and Reimbursement Information Processing System. Effective immediately the following improvements have been made to the system:

“Blanket” Travel Authorization Requests are now available Non-employee Travel Authorization Requests are now permittedPaper TARs are not required except for foreign travel

Blankets: The Travel Authorization Request (TAR) section of TRRIPS has been enhanced to accommodate the use of “Blanket Encumbrances.” You may establish a Blanket Encumbrance during the fiscal […]

Graduate Student Fee Waivers

Published: Nov 5th, 2001

Charles E. Young, President

There has been a good bit said in the newspapers about the recent special session of the State Legislature and the elimination of graduate student fee waivers from this year’s budget at the University of Florida.

I want all of you to know that graduate education is central to the mission of this university. We fully expect that the elimination of graduate student fee waiver money will come to us as part of a general reduction in our budget and […]

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Guidelines

Published: Nov 1st, 2001

Larry T. Ellis, Director

UF employees and students who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens while at the university should familiarize themselves with the new “UF Guidelines for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure,” effective November 1. In particular, residents, graduate assistants, teaching assistants and student assistants should be aware of updates to policy regarding such exposure.

Because some treatment regimens for bloodborne pathogen exposures must be started within one to two hours of exposure, these guidelines have been established to ensure prompt and appropriate care for […]

2021 Update: Submit PPD Work Request Online

Published: Oct 30th, 2001

Please review the 2021 update to the information: https://www.facilitiesservices.ufl.edu/

David S. O’Brien, Director Physical Plant Division

Is your office too hot or too cold? Do you have a plumbing or a lighting problem? Is your custodial service up to snuff? Do you want an estimate to remodel your office? These are just a few of the services offered by UF’s Physical Plant Division (PPD).

The Physical Plant Division WORK REQUEST RECEPTION TEAMS for the Health Science Center and the Academic Campus stand by to […]

Vehicle & Vessel Tags/Registrations, Voyager Gasoline Cards

Published: Oct 29th, 2001

John Kruczek, University Controller

Due to a reorganization of the Insurance Coordinator position, some of the duties previously performed by that position have now been transferred to the Accounting Controls Department of Finance and Accounting. These duties include: processing vehicle registrations/titles, vessel registrations and the Voyager Gasoline charge cards.

These duties will now be the responsibility of Don Clanton, Senior Accountant, Accounting Controls. If you have any questions on this matter please contact Don, or Assistant Controller Kathleen Tillett. They can be contacted at:

Accounting […]

Reception for Donald C. Jennings, Assistant Director, Physical Plant Division

Published: Oct 23rd, 2001

David S. O’Brien, Director Physical Plant Division

Please join the Physical Plant Division on Thursday, November 1, 2001, to congratulate Donald C. Jennings, Assistant Director, Physical Plant Division, who will be retiring from the University of Florida on November 2, 2001.

The reception will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Powell Hall. We would like to invite Donald’s many friends at UF to stop in to say good-bye and wish him well. We encourage you to share this invitation with your staff […]

Software Revision / New Gas Keys

Published: Oct 22nd, 2001

David S. O’Brien, Director Physical Plant Division

We are presently rebuilding our vehicle, customer, fuel and parts department databases to improve and standardize the detail and format. When this is complete, we will be able to notify your department by email when a vehicle is due for preventative maintenance service, safety inspection, factory recalls, and other service situations to help improve the quality and longevity of the fleet.

Beginning on November 1st, 2001, it will be necessary for you, or someone representing your department, […]

Military Leave Policy

Published: Oct 22nd, 2001

David R. Colburn, Provost

Pursuant to state and federal laws, the University of Florida has implemented a military leave policy for employees called to active duty in the current deployment of forces.

 

Employees who are called to active duty should notify their supervisors immediately. Formal orders to report should be submitted as soon as they are available. Before leaving for active military service, employees with insurance and retirement benefits need to contact University Benefits and University Retirement.

The terms of the military leave policy have […]