Memos Category
Published: Jul 26th, 2001
James E. Scott, Vice President
The Faculty Fellows Program creates opportunities for students to enjoy a balanced living environment full of enriching educational and social experiences. The residence halls are an ideal living and learning environment for students to extend their education beyond the classroom. Interaction with faculty and staff outside the classroom is instrumental in gainful student development and academic performance.
Faculty Fellows are assigned to a particular hall or residence area and invited to present educational programs, as desired. They attend residence […]
Published: Jul 19th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
When referencing the University of Florida in employment agreements that will be executed on or after July 1, 2001, the University should be referred to as the “University of Florida Board of Trustees” and any reference to the former Board of Regents should be updated to “Florida Board of Education.”
I realize that some forms are already printed, so just make these changes as you can. Also, please feel free to share this reminder with others as appropriate.
Published: Jul 18th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
This memorandum is provided to inform faculty and staff of student tuition and fees effective Fall Semester, 2001. This information may be accessed at (www.admin.ufl.edu/ddd/Attachments01-02/2002-01TuitionTable1.pdf). The Fall 2001 fees are shown in comparison to Fall 2000 fees. Changed fees are highlighted in bold print. Pursuant to Section 240.124 F.S., each student enrolled in the same undergraduate course more than twice shall be assessed an extra $185.34 per credit hour in addition to the fees for each such course.
The […]
Published: Jul 16th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 was signed into law June 7, 2001. A recent memorandum advised you of the new federal income tax withholding table rates effective July 1, 2001. This memorandum is to advise you that the Supplemental Federal Income Tax Rate changes from the current 28% rate to 27.5% effective August 6, 2001.
This tax rate change will affect the gross payment on Departmental Superior Accomplishment Awards defined in Florida Rule 6C1-3.040(2)(a)(6). […]
Published: Jul 16th, 2001
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
You are invited to attend the 2001 Joint Civic Club (JCC)/University of Florida Luncheon at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 15, in the J. Wayne Reitz Union Ballroom. President Charles E. Young will give the “State of the University” address and Head Football Coach Steve Spurrier will present the “State of the Gators.” Please plan to attend this meeting of community and campus leaders as we kick off the 2001-2002 academic year.
As in years past, the luncheon is Dutch treat […]
Published: Jul 16th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
As Vice Provost for Information Technology, Chuck Frazier has implemented the initial recommendations of the IT Review Committee. The first two steps recommended in that report called for the formation of a transition committee and the creation of a multi-layered, university-wide advisory structure. Chuck has already called the IT Review Committee back to serve as the transition team, and a standing committee on high-performance computing has been formed as well.
Now it is time to turn to the basic advisory […]
Published: Jul 12th, 2001
Joe Glover, Associate Provost
Several workshops have been set up again this year to discuss preparation of the tenure/ promotion forms and the University evaluation process.
We encourage the following people to attend the workshop: faculty submitting packets this fall, members of this year’s college/unit review boards, staff, new hires, and other interested faculty who may be going through the process in the near future.
This year’s workshop schedule is listed below. Please call 392-1251 to sign up for one of the sessions. Please contact […]
Published: Jul 12th, 2001
Dennis C. Jett, Dean
The Immigration and Naturalization Service has announced a new service called “Premium Processing” where for a $1,000 fee the INS will guarantee applications for certain types of work visas will be processed within 15 calendar days. Only the employer may complete and submit the form I-907 required for this service, but either the employer or the individual receiving the visa may pay the $1,000 fee.
At the University of Florida, the hiring department or the individual for whom a visa […]
Published: Jul 11th, 2001
Larry Ellis, Director
We are pleased to announce a more efficient process to assist you in providing formal and timely feedback to employees via the University Support Personnel System (USPS) performance appraisal forms. Beginning on August 1, USPS performance appraisal forms will be available on our website, www.ups.ufl.edu. The online version, a Microsoft Word format, will allow supervisors to complete the appraisal form online, print it for signatures and submission, and save it for future reference.
In the past, performance appraisal forms were sent […]
Published: Jul 10th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
Some of you have asked if we have a website for the Board of Trustees. We do, indeed, and you can access it at www.trustees.ufl.edu.
