Memos Category
Published: Sep 29th, 1999
Joanne Dice, Assistant Director
In our continuing effort to promote and offer added benefits, we are pleased to announce that 403(b) programs are now available to all OPS employees and seek your assistance in sharing this news. Please direct adjunct faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, interns, residents, or any other employees who may benefit from this program to our web site at www.ups.ufl.edu/retirement/taxfree.htm for specific information. It may be most convenient for you to share this memo, which briefly outlines how 403(b) plans […]
Published: Sep 28th, 1999
Dr. Gail Baker, Vice President
The Board of Regents has approved Dr. Charles Young, former chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) as the UF interim president. Dr. Young will assume the position on Nov. 1.
Young, one of the most respected leaders in higher education, was chancellor of UCLA from 1968 until his retirement in 1997. In the California University System, chancellor is the equivalent of president in State University System of Florida. During Young’s 29-year tenure, UCLA’s annual operating […]
Published: Sep 28th, 1999
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
In FY 2000 the National Science Foundation will again provide funding for the acquisition and development of major pieces of scientific instrumentation. The deadline for proposals to NSF is January 18, 2000. Awards generally range from $100K to $2M with a minimum 30% cost sharing required. The University of Florida will be able to submit up to four proposals: 2 for instrumentation acquisition or development; 1 solely for development; and 1 as part or lead of a consortium. […]
Published: Sep 27th, 1999
Sandy Hayden, Executive Assistant to President
The Washington DC University of Florida Office will be completely moved in and functional as of Monday, 9/27. Their address information is as follows:
Washington DC University of Florida Office
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 320
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-8848
Fax: 202-265-8620
Randy Moore, Federal Relations Director
E-mail: moorer@ufl.edu
Laurel Edmondson, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: ledmond@ufl.edu
Published: Sep 23rd, 1999
James B. Morgan, Director
The on-line textbook and course material adoption system was deployed July, 1999. Since the initial deployment, numerous enhancements have been added to improve the efficiency of the system. Additions include search functions by course, department, or section; historical course adoption information; a delete or change adoption function; a link for student viewing from ISIS, and the capability to adopt required CIRCA computer lab applications. The student viewing application was previewed during the Fall Semester drop/add period. Students who accessed […]
Published: Sep 22nd, 1999
Winfred M. Phillips, Vice President
For the last several years, Research and Graduate Programs (RGP) has distributed all indirect costs back to the colleges after the allocation of certain central costs and the cost for supporting sponsored research. This return also includes the annual formula returns to investigators and units. In addition, RGP uses a combination of carry-forward funds and earnings from the UF Research Foundation to fund the following internal support programs:
Special Matching Requests: Funds are available for: (1) Matching contributions required […]
Published: Sep 21st, 1999
Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Assistant Dean
Preview, the University of Florida’s freshman orientation program, has its applications for the undergraduate Preview 2000 staff now available. A component of the Dean of Students Office, Preview helps more than 6,000 freshmen and their families ease the transition to college during the summer. Your assistance in recruiting undergraduate students to apply for this program is greatly appreciated.
Applications are due Friday, October 15, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. Applications can be picked up at the following locations:
Dean of Students Office, […]
Published: Sep 20th, 1999
Dr. James Scott, Vice President
Brian Tew, 20, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice, died Sunday at Shands Hospital as the result of injuries he suffered during an altercation at the Campus Club Apartments Saturday morning. Tew, a native of Long Island, NY was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. As always, the University of Florida strongly condemns violence of any kind and is completely committed to the safety of all our students. This tragic event reminds us of the need for […]
Published: Sep 17th, 1999
Harold King, Purchasing Coordinator
Emily J. Hamby, C.P.M., Director
In an effort to obtain the best prices possible for all departments of the University, the Purchasing Division has completed Bid No. 00J-34YC.
Said bid has resulted in an Annual Contract with the vendors shown below to provide the University with the items listed. If you are requesting items on the contract please enter the above bid number on your requisition.
This contract is effective from September 17, 1999 through June 30, 2000 with an option to […]
Published: Sep 16th, 1999
Pamela J. Bernard
Notice of Change in Proposed Rules
Rule 6C1-3.047Administrative Affairs; University Support Personnel System; Disciplinary Procedures
Rule 6C1-3.051 Administrative Affairs; University Grievance Procedures for Administrative and Professional Staff Members: General Information, Definitions, Resort to Other Procedures, Time Limits and Procedure
Rule 6C1-3.056 Administrative Affairs; Resignation and Non-reappointment of Administrative and Professional Staff
Rule 6C1-3.059 Administrative Affairs; Pay Upon Appointment; University Support Personnel System Employees
Rule 6C1-4.004 Student Affairs; Social Fraternities and Sororities
Rule 6C1-4.006 Student Affairs; Commercial Activity; Selling of Merchandise, Activities Involving Off-Campus Vendors
Rule 6C1-4.016 Student […]
