Memos Category
Published: Sep 11th, 2001
Charles E. Young, President
As of Noon today, the University of Florida will suspend all classes until further notice. Faculty and staff may choose to leave campus and will not be charged annual leave.
We recognize that this is an extraordinary situation, and we urge students, staff, and faculty to remain calm. We are asking our students to communicate with family members about their safety. We have also opened up the Reitz Union in rooms 361, 362 and 363 for students, staff, and faculty […]
Published: Sep 10th, 2001
William S. Properzio, Director
Studies conducted by the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHSTA) of the US Department of Transportation reveal that loaded 15-passenger vans have significantly higher risk of rollover than passenger cars and light trucks. In response to these studies the UF Health and Safety Committee established the policy that requires all operation of 15-passenger vans to meet specified training requirements.
Reference:
Fifteen Passenger Vans Policy, UFEHS-VAN-09/10/01 at
http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/General/vanoper.htm
The policy elements include a driver’s license check, driver training, operational requirements and routine vehicle safety […]
Published: Sep 6th, 2001
Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel
University of Florida Rule
6C1-7.058 Academic Affairs; Classroom Attendance of Student Athletes
The above-referenced rule in its final form is published on the Academic Affairs website at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/Rules/index.htm. Revisions to this rule were published in The Gainesville Sun on May 10, 2001. The effective date for this amended rule was August 13, 2001.
Published: Sep 4th, 2001
Phillip L. Barkley, Director
Please let your faculty and staff know that they have no obligation to allow students to place overhead transparencies advertising drink specials and/or nightclub ads on the projectors prior to the start of classes. This practice is becoming more and more common, especially in large lecture halls. The tacit approval it suggests may undermine our best efforts to encourage healthier choices on the part of students. An excellent resource for faculty and staff who share our concerns about student […]
Published: Sep 4th, 2001
David S. O’Brien, Director
Please note that the rate for purchase of steam on campus was incorrectly stated in my DDD memo dated 8/17/2001. This rate is contractually driven by a US Department of Energy natural gas cost index. The final actual index on which our steam rate is based exceeded that estimated at the time of publication. The actual steam rate is $ 5.08 / KLb which reflects a 41.5% increase over FY 2000/2001.
Published: Sep 4th, 2001
David R. 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 Laptop Program” will be administered through the Office of Instructional Resources. Upon completion of at least 16 hours of hands-on training, participants will be given a laptop computer and software for use in the classroom and other professional activities. This year’s program will provide training to 100 UF faculty.
Training sessions will […]
Published: Aug 31st, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is proud to announce the second university-wide Business Plan competition. Please inform faculty and students in your departments and colleges.
Eligibility: All UF faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to compete for prizes. Additionally, alumni projects may also be entered on the discretion of the CEI Advisory Board.
Prizes: There will be a minimum of $20,000 in prizes in addition to exposure to leading venture capitalists, private investors and entrepreneurs in […]
Published: Aug 31st, 2001
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
Professors Jean A. Larson and Debra Walker King have been selected as the 2001-2002 academic year appointees to the Provost Faculty Fellowship Program. Now in its second year, this program provides educators the opportunity to gain experience in university administration. The appointment is for one semester and is designed to complement assigned teaching responsibilities.
Dr. Larson will serve during fall 2001 semester. She is a professor of mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has been […]
Published: Aug 30th, 2001
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
The University of Florida announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time:
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 at 3:00 PM (Workshops)
Friday, Sept. 7, 2001 at 8:30 AM (Meeting & Workshops)
Place:
Rion Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union
Moderator:
Charles E. Young
Purpose:
Organizational Meeting of University of Florida Board of Trustees, Trustee Workshops and Presentations
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 […]
Published: Aug 29th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
The University policy on Course Syllabi is now included in the web version of the Faculty Handbook (http://www.ir.ufl.edu/fac_handbook/syllabi.htm). Please advise all instructional personnel of their need to comply with this policy effective in the spring of 2002.
I know that most faculty already include this information on their course syllabi. Formalizing this policy ensures that we send a consistent message to advise faculty of important information that should be communicated to all students. Thank you for your assistance in disseminating […]
