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1998 Fall Training Schedule

Published: Aug 19th, 1998

Kathy Albekord, Training Coordinator for Employee Relations and Development

University Personnel Services announces the fall schedule of professional development workshops available to USPS, A&P, and Faculty as a cost-free benefit of UF employment.

Develop your skills! Look at the fall schedule at http://www.admin.ufl.edu/division/ps/fall_train.htm, then, send e-mail to Employee Relations and Development at trainuf@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu or call 392-4626 to register for the classes of your choice! You also may download a registration form from our web site and mail it to us at P.O. Box 115003, […]

Federal Work Study Institutional Matching

Published: Aug 18th, 1998

Karen L. Fooks, Director

We are pleased to announce that effective August 12, 1998, the University of Florida will be changing the institutional match for Federal Work Study to 25%. This is a reduction from our current 30%, and will give colleges and departments a small increase in their funds for the academic year.

Information Services staff have made the appropriate adjustments to the payroll process, so no additional action is needed by the colleges/departments to implement this change.

If you have any questions, please […]

Disclosure of Outside Activities, Financial Interests and Conflict of Interest and Request for Approval of Extra State Compensation

Published: Aug 13th, 1998

Elizabeth D. Capaldi, Provost

The following is updated information regarding procedures and revised forms involving outside activities, financial interests and conflict of interest, and request for approval of extra state compensation.

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Members of the University community may engage in outside employment, consulting, and other similar activities in addition to their employment with the University as long as such activities are allowed under state law and University policies. It is recognized that these activities may further the dissemination […]

University of Florida Purchasing Card Program

Published: Aug 11th, 1998

John P. Kruczek, University Controller

I am pleased to announce the availability of the University of Florida Purchasing Card Program. This program is the result of a cooperative effort between the University, the State Comptroller’s Office and Nations Bank. Purchasing cards may be assigned to those employees who make small purchases of commodities for official university business and are intended for purchases costing $500 or less. Following the recommendation of their respective Department Chairs or Directors and approval by the University Purchasing Card […]

Travel Services Contract Training

Published: Aug 7th, 1998

John P. Kruczek, University ontroller Finance and Accounting

The University will be implementing Preferred Travel Agency contracts this month. The official announcement and University Travel Policy is at http://www.admin.ufl.edu/ddd/dddlist.htm. These contracts will assist the University in minimizing the costs of travel expenses by guaranteeing the lowest available airfare on domestic and international flights. In addition, they will consistently provide a variety of services to all University departments. All airfare reservations initiated on or after August 24, 1998, for employees based in Alachua County, […]

Letter of Appointment File

Published: Aug 6th, 1998

Rita Cowan, Administrative Services Coordinator

The following changes have been made to the Letter of Appointment (LOA) File:

Residency Code – The residency code for a student, which tells whether or not to charge out-of-state fees, is now displayed on both screens of an LOA record. It can be found on the same line as the student’s name. Tuition costs for the codes are:

A-Out-of-state fees E- Out-of-state fees F-In-state fees N-Out-of-state fees R-In-state fees T-In-state fees

The only times these codes won’t display is if […]

Notice of Withdrawal

Published: Aug 5th, 1998

Pamela J. Bernard, General Counsel

Attached is a copy of the Notice which was published in the August 3, 1998 edition of The Gainesville Sun. Please distribute and post the notice upon receipt.

NOTE: Please remember that by law you are required to print the notices and post the hard copy in an appropriate place, such as the unit’s office or bulletin board, in order that affected persons can be notified.

Attachment:

6C1-04.032

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL (PDF, 14 KB)

Change in Assignment

Published: Aug 5th, 1998

Betty Capaldi, Provost

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Catherine Longstreth will be leaving her position in university administration to move to the College of Education in the Department of Educational Leadership beginning August 4th. Dr. Longstreth will take a leave of absence to prepare for her new teaching duties in the College.

Her long service to the University of Florida faculty and staff has provided her with a unique perspective on issues of faculty and staff governance, regulations, union issues, grievance activities, and […]

Reception for Angel Ezell

Published: Aug 5th, 1998

Robert Willits, Interim Director

Angel Ezell, Coordinator in Central Employment, will be leaving the University on August 20th to accept the Associate Director of Human Resources position at the University of North Florida.

A reception will be held in her honor August 18th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Friends of Music Room. Please join us in showing our appreciation for Angel’s 29 years of outstanding service to University Personnel Services and extending best wishes for her future.

New Degree Programs

Published: Aug 3rd, 1998

Betty Capaldi, Provost

The Gainesville Sun recently reported that 41 new degree programs were approved for placement on the Master Plan for UF. We have received many inquiries from students wishing to enroll in these degree programs and have explained to them that placement on the Master Plan is only the first step in offering a degree program. The next step involves preparation of an extensive document that requires a number of on campus approvals prior to submission to the Board of Regents […]