Memos Category
Published: Dec 31st, 1998
Richard Downie, Associate Director
The University of Florida International Center maintains a directory of current and former Fulbright awardees. The current directory is available by accessing the DDD memo dated March 19, 1998.
Annually, the International Center updates these files. Please assist us by forwarding the following names and contact information:
Names of former Fulbrighters among new faculty appointed since January 1998 or to be appointed in Spring 1999.
Names of any Fulbrighters who have been inadvertently omitted from the UF listings.
Please send this information via […]
Published: Dec 28th, 1998
Paul A. Robell, Vice President
The mission of the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., in accordance with our statutory mandate, our articles of incorporation, and our bylaws, is to support and enhance the University by receiving, investing, and managing funds and making expenditures to or for the benefit of the University. Gifts are eligible for federal income tax deduction as a charitable contribution when they are made to UFF, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Gifts to UFF are made to the organization for the benefit of […]
Published: Dec 28th, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
New income tax withholding rates will go into effect in 1999. The table for Percentage Method of Withholding shown on the reverse side may be used to determine your 1999 biweekly withholding tax. (see link below)
In addition, the following taxable amounts and rates will change effective January 1, 1999. The Social Security Administration has announced that the 1999 Social Security (OASDI) wage base will be increased from $68,400 to $72,600. All taxable compensation will also be subject to […]
Published: Dec 28th, 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: Dec 21st, 1998
Betty Capaldi, Provost
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Randolph S. Moore has accepted the position of Director of Federal Relations for the University of Florida. Randy has extensive experience in federal relations. He is currently the Senior Congressional Lobbyist for the American Dental Association, a position he has held since 1993. Preceding that he served as Assistant Director of the Office of Government Liaison of the American Academy of Pediatrics for 13 years. His first day will be January 5, 1999, […]
Published: Dec 21st, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
Scholarships paid to non-resident alien students are subject to different tax laws and rules than scholarships paid to other students. The university is required to withhold taxes from and/or report these scholarships to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). To comply with these requirements University Tax Services of Finance & Accounting must analyze, beginning with the spring 1999 semester, all scholarships to be paid to alien students before any money is disbursed. These scholarships will be paid through University […]
Published: Dec 21st, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
University Departments who manage and operate state owned vehicles are required to ensure that the vehicles are utilized only for official business, that the vehicles are maintained, and that licensed drivers safely operate them. Generally, University vehicles may be classified as either General Purpose Vehicles or Service Vehicles. Service Vehicles are identified as those conveyances that operate a fixed route (Fixed Route Vehicles), have a fixed purpose (Fixed Purpose Vehicles), or are specifically assigned to a single operator […]
Published: Dec 18th, 1998
Nancy Paris
Listings of graduate students demonstrating financial need are now available in our office for colleges to pick up. This information is provided to assist you in issuing need-based scholarships. An updated listing will be made available for colleges to pick up on January 4 so that any necessary changes may be made prior to the initial batch processing of tuition payments.
Important dates surrounding Spring term batch processing are as follows:
January 4-6, warning e-mail messages will be sent to allow corrections to […]
Published: Dec 18th, 1998
Nancy Paris
Contract Language
In accordance with University Policy on eligibility requirements for receiving Graduate Assistantships, pre-doctoral fellowships, and tuition payments, it has been determined that a clause will need to be added to all new contracts offered to Graduate Assistants. The purpose of this language is to protect the University from liability in the event that actions involving termination and/or cancellation of tuition payments are challenged. Although pre-doctoral fellows are also subject to these rules, they are not under contract; however, they should […]
Published: Dec 15th, 1998
John V. Lombardi, President
The Governor’s Office has declared Wednesday, Dec. 16, as an official day of mourning in memory of the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. Except for scheduled final examinations at the University of Florida and the Law School at Florida State University, Florida’s public universities will close.
In accord with the Board of Regents policy, the University of Florida will retain sufficient staff to fulfill required functions. The University of Florida final exam schedule for all students remains unchanged and the due […]
