Published: May 31st, 2000
James Scott, Vice President
I am pleased to announce that Norb Dunkel has been named Director of Housing at UF, effective June 26, 2000. Dunkel will be replacing James Grimm who is retiring at the end of this fiscal year. Dunkel currently serves as Associate Director for Staff and Student Development for the Division of Housing.
Published: May 31st, 2000
Gail F. Baker Vice President for Public Relations
The Board of Regents has approved two name changes. The College of Architecture is now the College of Design, Construction and Planning. The Department of Architecture is now the School of Architecture.
The newly-named College of Design, Construction and Planning is composed of two schools, the Rinker School of Building Construction and the School of Architecture, plus the three departments of Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning.
“These changes reflect the diverse programs and […]
Published: May 26th, 2000
Larry T. Ellis, Director of University Personnel Services
As more University of Florida employees enjoy desktop access to email and Internet, there is an increased need to ensure that everyone understands the rights and responsibilities regarding the use of these technologies, as well as the university’s policies regarding their use.
Like the telephone, email and Internet use should be restricted to business purposes. However, it is reasonable to expect that employees may occasionally access these resources for personal reasons. Employees should refrain from using […]
Published: May 25th, 2000
David R. Colburn, Interim Provost
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Neil Sullivan, Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has accepted the position of Interim Dean for the College. Dr. Sullivan previously served as Chair of Physics for four terms and oversaw the construction of the new Physics Building and the expansion of its undergraduate and graduate programs. I look forward to working with Dr. Sullivan and am convinced that he will represent the […]
Published: May 23rd, 2000
David R. Colburn, Interim Provost
As of April 18, 2000, the University of Florida has updated its copyright information web page. While no changes have been made to previous laws, new information has been added relating to multimedia, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and music on the Internet.
You can view these additions by going to the UF Software Copyright Policy Home Page at url:
http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/WWW/PIRATE/INDEX.HTML
and clicking the “Update” link or by going to the UF home page (www.ufl.edu) and searching for the term “copyright.”
If […]
Published: May 23rd, 2000
David R. Colburn, Interim Provost
A year has past since we began processing foundation supplement payments using the personnel/payroll system. In reviewing the payments that have been made, we saw an opportunity to make improvements to the process.
For reporting purposes, I am asking that you supply further clarification on your requests of approval for foundation supplements. Some supplements are part of an ongoing contractual obligation to a faculty member as part of his/her current position with the university. The most common occurrences of […]
Published: May 19th, 2000
Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Assistant Dean of Students
Preview, the University of Florida two-day freshman orientation program, began last week. As a result, new students and families will be in large numbers across campus, and we appreciate your support. Between 320 and 400 students and their families are expected to attend each session. Parking for the program will be held in Parking Garage IV, near the check-in and on-campus housing location of Broward Hall. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. on the night before Preview begins.
The […]
Published: May 18th, 2000
David R. Colburn, Interim Provost
Effective July 1, 2000 all faculty on OPS funds will be classified with the Board of Regents modifier “Adjunct” as stipulated in 6C1-7.003. This will conform the University to the Board of Regents UFF Agreement that only “salaried faculty” can be a member of the bargaining unit. Below is the definition of the modifier “Adjunct” from 6C1-7.003:
This modifier applies to temporary appointments extended to persons of satisfactory professional qualifications who perform temporary teaching, research, or extension functions in […]
Published: May 17th, 2000
David R. Colburn, Interim Provost
Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status and/or promotion in the Academic Year 2000-2001 must receive a copy of this memorandum along with the attached guidelines 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 changes […]
Published: May 17th, 2000
Julie Sina, Dean
Applications may be picked up at the following locations beginning May 18, 2000:
Information Center, P202 Peabody Hall
Student Activities Desk, 300 J. Wayne Reitz Union
Deadline for all Applications: June 15, 2000 at 4:00 pm
Return Applications to:
Dean Julie A. Sina
Dean of Students Office
P202 Peabody Hall
392-1261
For more information, please contact Julie Sina at 392-1261 or julie_sina@sfa.ufl.edu.