Memos Category
Published: Jul 10th, 2001
Larry Ellis, Director
To respond to the needs of University of Florida departments and employees-and in light of the influences of technology on the workplace-we are pleased to announce a new “Alternate Work Location Policy” available as a pilot program starting this July.
The new University of Florida “Alternate Work Location Policy” was developed out of a collective effort by campus-wide representatives. As a result of this policy, management may allow employees to work at an approved alternate location instead of physically traveling to […]
Published: Jul 6th, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Florida and the Graduate Assistants United Faculty of Florida 2001-2003 is now available. For the complete text, please see www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/aapers/index.htm. The substantive changes are summarized below.
Article 2 – Appointments, Reappointments, and Terminations: 2.4 (c) Notice. “When the President or representative has reason to believe that the employee’s presence on the job will adversely affect the operation of the university, the President or representative may immediately place the employee on leave […]
Published: Jul 6th, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
Effective July 10, 2001, all UFRF Principal Investigators (PI) are asked to use the new UFRF Updated Forms that can be found on the UFRF web site at http://rgp.ufl.edu/ufrf. The forms are now interactive and can be accessed, completed and printed directly from the web site.
In addition, there are new procedures for the UFRF Direct Disbursement (D-1) form and changes in the procedure for notifying PI’s when research funds come directly from the sponsor to UFRF:
The Direct […]
Published: Jul 5th, 2001
David R. Colburn, Provost
Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status and/or promotion in the Academic Year 2001-2002 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the guidelines posted at 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 […]
Published: Jul 5th, 2001
Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel
University of Florida Rules
6C1-1.009
University of Florida; Employment of Relatives
6C1-1.011
University of Florida; Disclosure and Regulation of Outside Activities and Financial Interests
6C1-1.012
University of Florida; Tuition-Free Courses
6C1-2.020
University of Florida; Food Service on Campus
6C1-3.006
Administrative Affairs; Traffic & Parking; Definitions
6C1-3.007
Administrative Affairs; Traffic & Parking; Parking Registration
6C1-3.009
Administrative Affairs; Traffic & Parking; Bus System
6C1-3.014
Administrative Affairs; Traffic & Parking; Fine Schedule
6C1-3.030
Administrative Affairs; Surplus Property
6C1-3.0372
Administrative Affairs; Student Health, Athletic, and Activity and Service Fees
6C1-3.0374
Administrative Affairs; Material and Supply Fees
6C1-3.040
Administrative Affairs; Employee Recognition Program
6C1-3.048
Administrative Affairs; Employment Staff […]
Published: Jun 29th, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
The Central Florida Innovation Corporation (CFIC) and the Florida Venture Forum will present “Innovation Florida 2001 – Early Stage Capital Raising Conference” on Tuesday, October 9, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The conference will showcase 20 promising high-growth technology companies from throughout the state of Florida to a national audience of venture capitalists, investment bankers and individual investors.
The University of Florida Commercialization Council, a university-wide task force whose mission is to promote and facilitate the […]
Published: Jun 29th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 was signed into law June 7, 2001. The new law will change the federal income tax withholding rates effective July 1, 2001. This change will not affect employer charges or costs. The change will increase the employees’ net pay, where applicable. An employee’s net pay is a function of the federal income tax table rates, the employees’ gross wages, and employee’s pretax and tax sheltered deductions and the […]
Published: Jun 26th, 2001
Charles E. Young, President
Lieutenant Governor Frank Brogan will announce appointments to the University of Florida Board of Trustees at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union Ballroom.
Lt. Governor Brogan will be joined by the Commissioner of Education Charlie Crist and Chairman of the Florida Board of Education Phil Handy.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. The announcement will be simulcast on the Web, with access available through the UF Homepage.
Published: Jun 25th, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. M. Ian Phillips, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, has accepted my offer and will become Associate Vice President, Office of Research and Graduate Programs, effective July 2, 2001.
Dr. Phillips is internationally recognized for his research on neuroscience and gene therapy for cardiovascular disease, and has been Chair of the Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine for 21 years. He directs the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for the […]
Published: Jun 20th, 2001
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
The Florida Legislature has revised the Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates for the next year. The tables below list the new employer contribution rates effective July 1, 2001 and the old employer contribution rates effective July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
PLAN
CODE
PLAN NAME
NEW RATE
OLD RATE
HA
Regular
7.30%
9.15%
HB
Special Risk
18.44%
20.29%
HD
F1/J1 Visa
7.30%
9.15%
HJ
Special Risk Adm. Support
9.83%
11.68%
NF
Federal Supplemental
6.96%
7.17%
HM
Senior Management (SMSC)
9.28%
11.13%
ON
Optional Retirement Without FICA(2)
10.43%
10.43%
OP
Optional Retirement Program (2)
10.43%
10.43%
RA
FL Reemployed Retirement Member
7.30%
9.15%
The new DROP Retirement codes and the employer contribution rates follow.
PLAN
CODE
PLAN NAME
NEW RATE
OLD RATE
DP
DROP from FRS […]
