Memos Category
Published: Sep 18th, 2000
Larry T. Ellis, Director
Providing formal and timely feedback to employees is a key component of the University Support Personnel System (USPS) performance appraisal process. So, in keeping with that goal, we are revising existing processes to more specifically follow established University of Florida and State University System (SUS) policies.
As you may know, performance appraisals are due 30 days after the conclusion of an employee’s appraisal period—for your convenience, this due date is printed on each performance appraisal distributed across campus. Historically, it […]
Published: Sep 14th, 2000
David Colburn, Interim Provost
I am pleased to announce, effective immediately, that the time allocations for GatorLink dial-up usage have been increased. The previous and current allocations are as follows:
Previous Allocation
New Allocation*
For Undergrads and USPS/OPS staff
15 hours/month
60 hours/month
For Grad Students and Post-Docs
60 hours/month
90 hours/month
For Faculty/A&P
105 hours/month
120 hours/month
*The cost for minutes used above these allocations will continue to be $.008/minute
Allocation increases outlined above are in response to requests by student leaders, growing needs from the instructional program, and strong faculty and staff interest. More […]
Published: Sep 14th, 2000
Sue Legg, Director
The Video Advisory Committee is developing an implementation plan based on the recommendations set forth in the Campus Video Infrastructure Report, dated July 10, 2000. The primary goal of the implementation plan is to provide seamless video accessibility between all UF units. This includes video sent over the data network, as well as that sent over ISDN or T1 lines provided by the telephone companies.
It was determined that a comprehensive plan for implementation would have to be built upon a […]
Published: Sep 13th, 2000
Jeanna Mastrodicasa and Brian Dassler, Dean
Applications will be available beginning Monday, September 18, for orientation leader positions on the staff of Preview 2001.
Orientation leaders are undergraduates who serve the University of Florida from May 5 through July 21 and assist new students and families with their transition to UF. Orientation leaders receive a stipend, summer housing, the waiving of the nine-credit summer requirement, and a great experience.
Applications are available in the Dean of Students Office, the Institute of Black Culture, the Institute […]
Published: Sep 12th, 2000
Charles Young, Interim President
Nomination Period: September 15 to November 15
I am pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Awards Program. The purpose of the program, now in its twelfth year, is to recognize faculty, Administrative and Professional (A&P), and University Support Personnel System (USPS) employees who have contributed outstanding service in their fields during the academic year of August 1, 1999 to July 31, 2000.
Please don’t miss this chance to recognize those among us who […]
Published: Sep 11th, 2000
Julie Sina, Dean of Students
and Chair of the Trauma Response Team
The University of Florida Trauma Response Team is sponsoring two training opportunities this semester. “Crisis Training 101” is scheduled September 29, 2000, 8:15 -11:30 am, 284 J. Wayne Rietz Union. The focus will be an overview of crisis management, skill training, and crisis protocol. The facilitators are Dr. Marshal Knudson, Director of the Alachua County Crisis Center, Dr. Wayne Griffin, Associate Director of the University Counseling Service, and Dr. Julie Sina, Dean […]
Published: Sep 11th, 2000
David S. O’Brien, Director
On Wednesday, September 20th, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. the Building Services Department of the Physical Plant Division will hold a luncheon in conjunction with International Executive Housekeepers Week. This luncheon is one of the ways we recognize and reward the commitment and hard work of the 500 persons who provide custodial service to the over 13 million square feet of floor space on the University of Florida Campus.
Please plan to be without the custodians who provide service to your […]
Published: Sep 8th, 2000
Sue Legg, Director
The Technical Assistants Program is designed to train students or staff who provide technical support in academic units. Departments may send full-time or student employees to TAP training.
TAP participants may elect to attend any or all of the subject areas being offered. These include: Client Services, Desktop Services, Webpage Design and Internet Essentials.
For more information about the program or to register a participant, please visit the following URL:
http://training.circa.ufl.edu/TAP/index.html
Published: Sep 7th, 2000
Larry Ellis, Director
To help ensure a smooth implementation of the October 1 salary increases for USPS and A & P employees, University Personnel Services is pleased to furnish the following guidelines, which have been provided by the 2000 Florida Legislature and are effective October 1, 2000.
Legislatively driven eligibility criteria again are involved and will be explained below; therefore, we need and appreciate your assistance with the implementation process.
All USPS Classes Other Than Certified Law Enforcement and Professional Health Care:
Pay Ranges:
Minimums will be […]
Published: Sep 6th, 2000
Jim Morgan, Director
Please be advised that the upper two levels of the O’Connell Center Parking Garage have been reserved September 13-14, 2000 for Career Showcase. Alternate parking can be found at the North End Zone grass lot.
