Memos Category
Published: Mar 14th, 2001
David S. O’Brien, Director
The Physical Plant Division is responsible for providing utilities for the University of Florida campus. Each year, we establish rates based on anticipated raw utility cost, plus other production, distribution and operational costs. Unfortunately, we are not exempt from the fossil fuel related rate increases of the past year. Florida Power Corporation has already passed on two electricity rate increases since July 2000 and another one is expected in July of 2001. Our cost for steam next fiscal year […]
Published: Mar 1st, 2001
Charles E. Young, President
It has come to my attention that a number of prominent individuals have visited the University of Florida in recent months to attend activities or as guests of colleges and units. While I strongly encourage programs to continue to invite elected officials and other distinguished visitors to our campus, it is important to adhere to established protocol on these occasions.
Below is a reference from the University of Florida Protocol Manual. Please consult these guidelines at http://www.prezoffice.ufl.edu/urhand.htm#Hosting or contact my […]
Published: Feb 27th, 2001
Jim Morgan, Director
Listed below are the guidelines for parking restriction enforcement for March 5th through 9th, 2001:
LOTS
DECAL RESTRICTIONS
Red 1 & 3
Lifted
Commuter
Lifted
Park and Ride
Lifted
Scooter Zones
Lifted
All Decal
Lifted
Orange
Restrictions remain in effect
Blue
Restrictions remain in effect
Brown (Family Housing)
Restrictions remain in effect
Gated
Restrictions remain in effect
Meter Enforcement
Restrictions remain in effect
* All reserved spaces, service drives, handicapped, carpool and no parking zones will be enforced at all times.
* All decal restrictions remain in effect at all other times throughout the month.
Published: Feb 22nd, 2001
Dr. G. W. Mingo, Director, Upward Bound Program
Dr. Dovie Gamble, Director, Ronald E. McNair Program
On February 24, 2001, some Americans will celebrate National TRIO Day. Unlike the Fourth of July there won’t be any huge parades. It might not even be mentioned on the local news and state and federal offices won’t close because of it. So you might ask, what’s the big deal? What does it mean to me?
TRIO refers to six programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education under […]
Published: Feb 22nd, 2001
Larry T. Ellis, Director
In an effort to assist you in handling leave use and cash outs when one of your employees terminates employment with the university, University Personnel Services is happy to provide you with the following information.
Annual Leave
Before employees leave university employment, management should carefully consider whether to allow use of annual leave in conjunction with the employee’s last day on campus. Employee termination dates typically are the last day an employee is physically present at work. University policy states that […]
Published: Feb 20th, 2001
Dennis Jett, Dean
The International Center (UFIC) announces the establishment of the International Speakers Program. The objective of the Program is to encourage discussion and debate at UF on major international and global issues by providing matching funds to departments, schools, and colleges that bring speakers to campus to address issues with an international or global focus of broad interest.
Proposals requesting Program support may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed in a timely manner. Typically the Program will underwrite up […]
Published: Feb 20th, 2001
Dennis Jett, Dean
The International Center enlists your assistance in creating a directory, listing the person(s) within each department who may be contacted on matters regarding international students, international faculty/research scholars, study abroad programs, and international development initiatives. This can be the same person for all four areas or a different person for each.
This directory will enable us to accomplish a prompt and accurate dissemination of information which is important to incoming international students, faculty, research scholars and UF students wishing to study […]
Published: Feb 20th, 2001
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research, Dean of the Graduate School
The Office of Research and Graduate Programs is extending the application period for the position of Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs (RGP). All applications received to date are still active. RGP seeks an individual who has a broad vision of the University’s research and graduate programs. The individual should have a sincere desire to help the University be recognized as a first rate institution in these areas. He/she […]
Published: Feb 20th, 2001
Victor Yellen, Assistant Provost
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of one new member to the Academic Affairs family.
Dennis E. Kozak has been appointed the Director of Records Management for the university, effective February 20, 2001. Dennis comes to us from the Department of State, Bureau of Archives and Records Management where he served as a records analyst. Dennis can be reached at 392-4180, Box 112011 (Room 232 Yon Hall), e-mail: dkozak@aa.ufl.edu.
Published: Feb 19th, 2001
Carol Turner, Director for Public Services
The George A. Smathers Libraries announce the launch of the online reference service, RefeXpress, with a reception/demonstration for UF faculty on Thursday, February 22, 1-4 p.m. in room 107 of the Marston Science Library. Refreshments will be served at the reception.
RefeXpress is an electronic, real-time discussion space where users may ask librarians at the University of Florida for help with research. RefeXpress is accessed from the Smathers Libraries’ home page (http://www.uflib.ufl.edu) by clicking on the RefeXpress logo, […]
