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NSF Major Research Instrumentation FY 2000 Competition

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. […]

Mailing Information for the Washington DC University of Florida Office

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

Submission of Spring 2000 Course Adoption Information

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 […]

Research and Graduate Programs Internal Support Programs

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 […]

Preview Staff Applications Now Available

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, […]

UF Mourns Death of Student

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 […]

Annual Contract For PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

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 […]

Notice of Change in Proposed Rules

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 […]

Decal Enforcement September 15, 1999

Published: Sep 14th, 1999

Greg DuBois, Director

Listed below are the guidelines for parking restriction enforcement for September 6, 1999:

LOTS
DECAL RESTRICTIONS

Red 1 & 3
Lifted

Commuter
Lifted

Park and Ride
Lifted

Scooter Zones
Lifted

All Decal
Lifted

Orange
Lifted

Blue
Lifted

Brown (Family Housing)
Restrictions remain in effect

Gated
Restrictions remain in effect

Meter Enforcement
Lifted

*  All reserved spaces, services drives, handicapped and no parking zones will be enforced at all times.

*  All decal restrictions remain in effect at all other times throughout the month.

 

Emergency Payroll Schedule in Wake of Hurricane Floyd

Published: Sep 14th, 1999

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

Due to the emergency situation that exists, departments may continue to update personnel records through noon Tuesday, September 14. There is no change in today’s schedule except the early close at noon. Given a good outcome on the upcoming storm, the on-line payroll certification processing is scheduled to begin on Thursday morning and close at 5:00 p.m. All payroll should be authorized by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Should you have any question call Payroll Services at 392-1231.