Memos Category
Published: May 26th, 1999
Terry Hines, Ph.D., Dean
As a result of a major new freedom of information initiative to be conducted out of the University of Florida’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, the center’s long-time director and eminent scholar Bill Chamberlin is leaving the center director position to assume responsibility as director of the new project.
Assistant director of the Brechner Center, associate professor and media law attorney Sandra Chance will take over as Brechner Center director. The changes are effective July 1.
“These administrative reassignments are […]
Published: May 26th, 1999
Terry Hines, Ph.D., Dean
Melinda (Mindy) McAdams has been appointed the first Knight Chair in Journalism Technologies and the Democratic Process at the University’s College of Journalism and Communications.
As Knight Chair, McAdams will design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses and conduct research focusing on how technologies used to gather, analyze and disseminate news contribute to journalism’s role in developing a more informed citizenry.
Also as Knight Chair, McAdams will engage in public service activities linking the college and its programs with journalism professionals […]
Published: May 13th, 1999
Michael Conlon, Ph.D., Chief Information Officer
Microsoft will sponsor an all-day event for developers interested in its Windows Distributed interNet Applications Architecture (Windows DNA), the application development model for the Windows platform. The following description of the event was provided by Microsoft:
The Microsoft Developer’s Network (MSDN) will be bringing it’s new “Back to Campus” program to the University of Florida on Thursday, June 3 at the
JWRU Rion Ballroom. This MSDN program will focus on technical training and is available to University faculty, staff, […]
Published: May 11th, 1999
Emily J. Hamby, C.P.M., Director
The University has awarded a new contract for maintenance insurance to Specialty Underwriters to begin July 1, 1999. The equipment currently on the program will be automatically converted to the new program unless you notify Specialty to the contrary.
In the next few weeks you will receive a list of equipment covered and the costs under the new contract, along with instructions for making changes and where to send any notices. Equipment not cancelled by September 30 will have […]
Published: May 11th, 1999
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
It is time to begin planning for June 30, 1999, year-end closing. Departments are encouraged to submit invoices for payment as early as possible to ensure payment from current year funds. Outstanding encumbrances should be reviewed and any which are not needed should be closed. A useful tool for reviewing encumbrances is the Outstanding Encumbrance Report that is attached to your monthly Departmental Ledgers. We will begin sending out special Outstanding Encumbrance Reports in June. These reports should […]
Published: May 11th, 1999
Janet Malphurs Nancy Paris
Each year Academic Affairs offers the opportunity to extend current assignments for 12 month OPS faculty, post-doctoral employees, residents, interns, clinical fellows, and 12 month graduate assistants (Job Code C) in the personnel/payroll system into the new fiscal year via a computer listing. This procedure eliminates the time and effort it would take to prepare appointment forms for these employees.
These listings, along with instructions, will be available for pick-up by the colleges and major units on the morning of […]
Published: May 10th, 1999
Bob Willits, Interim Director
If non-academic volunteers work in your department, the highlighted items below are offered to assist you in complying with Florida Statutes, Chapter 110, Part IV, regarding volunteer workers and their coverage by workers’ compensation.
Require departmental supervisors to obtain your approval before allowing any volunteers to assist your unit.
Have each volunteer provide to the appropriate departmental supervisor any personal and professional information relevant to the services he or she will provide. Supervisors should be faculty or staff members who have […]
Published: May 10th, 1999
John Lombardi, President
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Education beginning July 3, 1999. Dr. Gonzalez has served as Associate Dean of the College of Education from 1993 to the present, and prior to that was Chair of the Department of Counselor Education. A national search for a permanent dean will begin immediately with the anticipation of appointment of a dean by the beginning of the Fall semester 2000.
Published: May 10th, 1999
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
Please note the following processing deadlines for payment of Superior Accomplishment, Departmental Recognition, Faculty Supplemental Payments, Commissions, Productivity, and Incentive Awards, if the payments are to be made from 1998-99 fiscal year financial resources.
Payment requests which require physical warrants must be in the University Payroll Services office by May 24, 1999. The warrants will be dated June 4, 1999.
Payment requests to be paid via Direct Deposit must be in the University Payroll Services office by May 24, 1999. […]
Published: May 7th, 1999
Dale Canelas, Director of University Libraries
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Conrad as the University Webmaster effective May 7, 1999.
Mr. Conrad will be responsible for the design and development of the web page representing the University of Florida and for ensuring the web page meets the information needs of the university and its various communities. He will coordinate the university’s overall web presence and provide consulting and outreach assistance to other university offices and departments.
Mr. Conrad has a B.A. […]
