Memos Category
Published: Oct 12th, 1998
Dr. Kenneth I. Berns, Chair
The Search Committee for the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School met last week and decided to extend the nomination and application deadlines. The new deadlines are as follows: the deadline for nominations is November 13, 1998 and the deadline for applications is December 1, 1998.
The University of Florida is engaged in a search for a person to serve in the position of Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. This […]
Published: Oct 12th, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
During the past three years, a University Cost Accounting Committee has worked to establish procedures that will make the University of Florida compliant with OMB Circular A-21 and the Cost Accounting Standards. In order to meet the requirement to identify and correct errors in the allocation of direct charges in a timely manner, the cost transfer guidelines were established and made effective July 1, 1996.
The guidelines state that “an error in charging of costs to grants and contracts […]
Published: Oct 12th, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dottie Booher Haskew to the position of Assistant Controller for University Disbursements, Travel and Property Services. Dottie brings valuable experience to the Assistant Controller position. She has worked within the State University System since joining the University of Florida in 1987. Her most recent position was in UF IFAS where she was responsible for management of IFAS Contract and Grant accounting. Prior to that, she held the position of Assistant […]
Published: Oct 9th, 1998
Clay Scherer, Chairman
We are seeking nominations for the Florida Blue Key Distinguished Faculty Awards. Recognition of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the University of Florida has long been the goal of Florida Blue Key. We feel that the faculty members who are truly committed to students and to the University of Florida community deserve to be recognized, so each year Florida Blue Key presents the Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Florida Blue Key Banquet during the Homecoming Weekend.
As […]
Published: Oct 6th, 1998
M. Jack Ohanian, Interim Vice President and Dean
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dovie Gamble, Assistant Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism in the College of Health and Human Performance, as the Interim Director of the Office of Graduate Minority Programs (OGMP) effective October 16, 1998.
Dr. Gamble will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Office, approving all fellowship and assistantship appointments, working with the Graduate School and other administrative units to develop new programs in order […]
Published: Oct 5th, 1998
Michael Williams, Associate Director
The Division of Purchasing is circulating our 1998 Customer Service Survey (below) in an effort to continuously improve our level of customer service. Attached is a short survey with 11 questions that are designed to help us identify where we can better focus our efforts to serve you, our customer.
Please take a couple of minutes to let us know how we are doing at serving your needs. The survey results will be reviewed and compiled once received. The results […]
Published: Oct 1st, 1998
John Kruczek, University Controller Thomas Walsh, Ph.D., Director of Sponsored Research
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-21 “Cost Principles for Educational Institutions” establishes principles for determining costs applicable to Federal grants, contracts, and other sponsored agreements with educational institutions. The most recent revisions to this circular have incorporated four Cost Accounting Standards that have required a standard of consistency in charging certain allowable costs. One result has been that the University of Florida accounting practices require that clerical and administrative […]
Published: Sep 30th, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
You and your staff are cordially invited to attend the University of Florida Travel Fair. The purpose of this event is to acquaint University of Florida employees with the Preferred Travel Agencies for the University. At this time we have twelve Preferred Travel Agencies. Each has committed, through contract, to provide professional customer service, as well as assist the University in minimizing travel costs by guaranteeing the lowest available airfare on domestic and international flights.
THE TRAVEL FAIR
October 5, […]
Published: Sep 25th, 1998
Peter Maren, University Benefits Assistant Director
Benefits open enrollment, the “window of opportunity” every fall for faculty and staff to make changes to their state-sponsored benefits, began on September 14, 1998, and will continue through October 16, 1998. This can be an overwhelming and confusing period of time, with materials coming from several directions. We understand the potential for frustration and plan to do everything within our power to make the experience a positive one.
What Is In The Packets?
By now, each employee should […]
Published: Sep 25th, 1998
Julie A. Sina, Dean of Students
Recent weather conditions that have impacted South Florida stemming from Hurricane Georges, may have caused family members of University of Florida students to be displaced to another part of the State. Students who feel they must respond to family requests for assistance, or who, due to prevlous experiences with Hurricanes, may feel that they need some form of personal assistance, should contact the Dean of Students Office in P202 Peabody Hall (392-1261). A professional staff member is […]
