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UF Names Vice President for Public Relations

Published: Jun 22nd, 1999

John V. Lombardi, President

University of Florida President John V. Lombardi announced the appointment of Dr. Gail F. Baker as Vice President for Public Relations effective July 26. Baker has been serving as Director of University Communications since January.

“Dr. Baker’s work as Director of University Communications clearly demonstrated the importance of expert and experienced leadership in this area. The university’s vice-presidents have asked that we move quickly to provide Dr. Baker with the support and mission needed to serve all of the university’s […]

Addendum to Campus Signage Policy

Published: Jun 22nd, 1999

Gerald Schaffer, Vice President

ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM NO. 180

The following modification replaces Item II. APPLICABILITY of University of Florida Campus Exterior Sign Policy dated April 1992 as approved by President Lombardi in November 1991:

“This policy shall be applicable to all University of Florida departments, agencies, and tenants on the campus located in Gainesville, Florida. Official university signage may be designated for academic departments within a building. Major administrative units reporting directly to a Vice President may also be identified on the signage. Multiple […]

UFCN Membership

Published: Jun 22nd, 1999

Jack Battenfield, Associate Vice President

We are in the process of revising our database of the University of Florida Communications Network (UFCN) membership. It is apparent that not all UF communicators are included in the membership. UFCN membership is open to those involved with public relations, newsletters, publications, media relations, promotions, community relations, alumni relations, etc. If there is someone (or several) in your division, department or office who would like to become a member or who currently serves as a member, please […]

Changes at Printing & Graphic Services

Published: Jun 21st, 1999

Jim Morgan, Director

Effective July 1, 1999, Printing & Graphic Services will be reorganized and integrated into a new department called “UF Mail & Document Services.” This will provide a one-stop service center concept that will have the resources to handle customer needs from a document service phase to a final mailing phase with efficiency and savings every step of the way. The current Mail Services operation (Bryant Hall – SSRB) will be relocated to the location now occupied by Printing & Graphic […]

Retirement Contribution Rates

Published: Jun 15th, 1999

John P. Kruczek, University ControllerThe Florida Legislature has revised the Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates for the next year. The tables below list the new employer contribution rate effective July 1, 1999 and the old employer contribution rate effective July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999.

PLAN CODE
PLAN NAME
NEW RATE
OLD RATE

HA
Regular
10.15%
16.45%

HB
Special Risk
21.16%
25.32%

HD
F1/J1 Visa
10.15%
16.45%

HJ
Special Risk Adm. Support
12.47%
15.58%

NF
Federal Supplemental (2)

7.17%

HM
Senior Management (SMSC)
12.13%
24.04%

ON
Optional Retirement Without FICA
10.15%
16.45%

OP
Optional Retirement Program
10.14%
16.45%

RA
FL Reemployed Retirement Member
10.15%
16.45%

The new DROP Retirement codes and the […]

Decal Enforcement – Finals Week

Published: Jun 14th, 1999

Cheryl Goodson

Listed below are the guidelines for parking restriction enforcement for June 21 – June 25, 1999:

LOTS
DECAL RESTRICTIONS

Red 1 & 3
Restrictions remain in effect

Commuter
Lifted

Park and Ride
Lifted

Scooter Zones
Lifted

All Decal
Lifted

Orange
Restrictions remain in effect

Blue
Restrictions remain in effect

Brown (Family Housing)
Restrictions remain in effect

Gated
Restrictions remain in effect

Meter Enforcement
Meter enforcement remains in effect

*       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.

Reception for Martha Varnes

Published: Jun 14th, 1999

Chief Everett H. Stevens

Ms. Martha V. Varnes, Lieutenant Colonel, University Police Department, will be retiring from the University on June 30th. A reception will be held in her honor on June 29th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Gator Room, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gate 1. Please join us in showing our appreciation for Martha’s 38 years of outstanding service to the University community and in extending best wishes for the future.

Revised Contract for Stationery, Envelopes and Business Cards

Published: Jun 11th, 1999

Jack Battenfield, Associate Vice President

Effective July 1, 1999, UF Printing and Graphic Services will no longer print stationery and business cards and therefore is no longer part of the university’s contract for official stationery, envelopes and business cards. The contract (bid #99J-33YC) remains in effect for the year ending June 30, 2000, with printing provided by Double M and Ameriprint. Prices remain at less than 25 percent of what was charged nine years ago. Services continue to include free pick-up and delivery […]

Purchasing Forms

Published: Jun 11th, 1999

Emily J. Hamby, C.P.M., Director of Purchasing

As I’m sure you know by now, Printing and Graphics will be closing effective June 30, 1999. In the past they printed and delivered two Purchasing forms, PUR 300 Requisition to Purchase and PUR 322 Other Personal Services Agreement. Effective July 1, 1999 these forms will be distributed as necessary by the four Purchasing Offices. In the future, PUR 322 will be available on the Purchasing WEB page.

If you have any questions concerning the above, please […]

Acceptable Use Policy for University Computing

Published: Jun 8th, 1999

Earl Robbins, Chief Information Officer

The University of Florida has adopted a formal “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) governing the use of UF computer systems. This policy applies to all users of UF computing resources (computers, networks, labs, etc.). The AUP discusses such issues as rights and responsibilities, general rules, enforcement, security and privacy, commercial use, email and requirements for official web pages.

The policy is on the web at http://www.urel.ufl.edu/aupolicy/