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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Published: Apr 18th, 2000

Barbara C. Wingo, Deputy General Counsel

6C1-7.019:  Academic Affairs; Tenure and Promotion: Definition, Eligibility, Granting of Tenure, Criteria, Procedures and Methods of Processing, Confidential Nature of Materials and Discussions, Reports and Appeals, Permanent Status and Sustained Performance Evaluations

Attached is a copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the above-referenced rule which is proposed for adoption or revision by the University. Please distribute and post the notice upon receipt.

NOTE: Please remember that by law you are required to print the notices and post the […]

International Center Award Ceremonies

Published: Apr 17th, 2000

David R. Colburn, Interim Provost; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Dean of International Center

The University of Florida International Center invites you to join us in two very special events this week. Study Abroad Scholarships for the academic year 2000 will be awarded on Tuesday, April 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Arredondo Room of the Reitz Union. Scholarship applications nearly doubled this year so many faculty were involved in screening a very competitive pool of applicants. Seventy-five study abroad scholarships […]

Pay Upon Demotion Rule Change

Published: Apr 14th, 2000

Larry T. Ellis, Director

Pay upon demotion for USPS employees now may exceed the maximum of the pay grade range for the class to which the employee is demoting. This change, effective immediately, is based on revised State University System (SUS) rules and was recommended for approval and implementation by the University of Florida Personnel Advisory Committee.

Previously, SUS and UF rules allowed a demoting employee’s salary to be reduced or remain unchanged provided the maximum of the range was not exceeded. With this […]

Candidates Withdraw from UF Presidential Search

Published: Apr 14th, 2000

Gail F. Baker, Vice President

Dr. Elson Floyd and Dr. James Moeser have withdrawn their applications for president of the University of Florida. All meetings, forums and receptions for the candidates are cancelled. Dr. Floyd was scheduled to visit UF Sunday, April 16 through Tuesday, April 18. Dr. Moeser was scheduled for Sunday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 25.

Office of Technology Licensing

Published: Apr 14th, 2000

Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President for Research/Dean of the Graduate School

As many of you know, we have implemented considerable change at the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) to facilitate technology transfer and better serve our faculty. We are also making a concerted effort to inform faculty members about these changes and the Intellectual Property Policies and Procedures at the University of Florida by making presentations to interested faculty groups.

Some of our colleagues may be unaware of the benefits from technologies which are […]

Notice of Change in Proposed Rules

Published: Apr 14th, 2000

Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel

Notice of Change in Proposed Rules

Rule 6C1-3.015
Administrative Affairs; Traffic and Parking; Jurisdiction; Appeals

Rule 6C1-7.003
Academic Affairs: State University System Employment Plan: SUS Employment Plan, Academic Appointments, Types of Appointments, Appointment Status Modifier, and Academic-Administrative Classification Titles

Attached is a copy of the Notice of Change for the above- mentioned rules which were proposed for adoption or revision by the University. The changes were made in response to written comments and comments received at the hearing held on March 26, 2000.

NOTE: […]

Itinerary for Dr. Meszaros, UF Presidential Candidate

Published: Apr 12th, 2000

Gail F. Baker, Vice President for Public Relations

Below is itinerary for Dr. Peggy Meszaros, a candidate for president of the University of Florida. Please distribute this information widely. All forums are open to the public.

Dr. Peggy S. Meszaros – April 12-14, 2000

Wednesday, April 12, 2000

7:00 PM
Dinner with Dr. Kenneth Berns, Chair, SAC

Thursday, April 13, 2000

7:30 – 8:15 AM
Breakfast with Dr. Charles Young, Interim President and Dr. David Colburn, Interim Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
226 Tigert Hall
8:15 – 8:30 AM
Dr. Gail F. […]

Visits of Presidential Candidates and Meetings with Faculty

Published: Apr 12th, 2000

David R. Colburn, Interim Provost

I would ask that you continue to encourage faculty to attend the meetings with the Presidential candidates. Dr. Kenneth Berns has scheduled meetings so that faculty can participate actively in this process. The selection of a new President is a critical step for this University, and faculty participation is extremely important. Please consider having at least one member of the faculty from a department or program attend the meetings and report back to their colleagues. Thank you for […]

National Library Week is April 9-15

Published: Apr 11th, 2000

Carol A. Turner, Director for Public Services

Take a look at the National Library Week web page at http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/libweek/index.html
View the displays in Library West, Smathers Bookstore, and Marston Science Library.
Wear a National Library Week button.
Watch for articles, PSAs, marquee lights, and banners.
Relax with a fun quiz and enter to win a basket of Gator Goodies!

You may take the quiz online or pick up a paper copy at the Reference/Information Desks in Library West or Marston Science Library. Be sure to turn it in […]

Fiscal Year Cashout for Special and Overtime Compensation

Published: Apr 10th, 2000

John P. Kruczek, University ControllerCarol A. Turner, Director for Public Services

University policy requires that USPS employees with special and overtime compensation be paid by fiscal year end. Unlike the special compensation “cash out” payments occurring during the year, this scheduled “cash out” is processed and authorized via the Online Payroll Certification system. The hours for this “cash out” will be loaded from the Central Leave Master file as of the night of May 9, 2000 for processing with the payroll period ending […]