Memos Category
Published: Jul 21st, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller Finance and Accounting David S. O’Brien, Director Physical Plant Division
The University incurs significant costs for telephone usage from long distance toll calls, credit card calls, cellular telephone charges, telephone charges reimbursed while on travel status, and for monthly service charges. It is the responsibility of each department to maintain an adequate system of internal control to ensure that calls and telephone related expenses are for official University business. In general all departments must certify the business nature […]
Published: Jul 21st, 1998
Robert Willits, Interim Director University Personnel Services Catherine Longstreth, Associate Vice PresidentAcademic Affairs
An Executive Order just released may provide leave benefits to employees in your unit who were impacted by recent fires. Executive Order 98-167 includes authorization to grant administrative leave based on the following criteria:
If an employee was unable to attend scheduled work as a direct result of the fires; and
If such absences occur(red) on or between May 25, 1998, and July 23, 1998.*
Requests for administrative (USPS and A&P) or paid […]
Published: Jul 21st, 1998
Karen A. Holbrook, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Graduate Education
Please be advised that the Indirect Cost Rate on all new on-campus Sponsored Research projects, with beginning dates on or after July 1, 1998, will be subject to an indirect cost rate of 44.5 percent of modified total direct costs. Continuing Sponsored Research projects with beginning dates prior to July 1, 1998 will be subject to the old rate of 45 percent of modified total direct costs for the remaining life of […]
Published: Jul 9th, 1998
Gerald Schaffer, Vice President for Administrative Affairs
For the past several months, the University has been pursuing the establishment of preferred travel agency contracts. These contracts will assist the University in minimizing the costs of travel expenses by guaranteeing the lowest available airfare on domestic and international flights. The procedure for selecting preferred agencies was to issue requests for proposals, determine the most advantageous proposal received and then provide an opportunity for all proposers to meet the best proposal specifications. At this time, […]
Published: Jul 8th, 1998
John P. Kruczek, University Controller
Please be advised of the following revision to Controller Memorandum Number 95-019, issued June 16, 1995:
Employees of state agencies other than the University of Florida, including other State of Florida universities, may be paid as independent contractors if the facts and circumstances meet the criteria for classification of those individuals as an independent contractor. If an individual is a current employee of the University of Florida they must, without exception, be paid as an employee. Any request for […]
Published: Jul 8th, 1998
Joanne W. Dice, Assistant Director
To supplement DROP information previously released, we are providing this memorandum which offers additional insight to particular issues. This memorandum also answers frequently asked questions regarding both administrative and participant aspects of this new retirement benefit.
DROP is an alternative retirement option for employees in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) who first reach their normal retirement date, either at age 62 with a minimum of ten years of service, or with 30 years of service at any age. Employees […]
Published: Jul 7th, 1998
Jack Battenfield, Associate Vice President
The University of Florida Communications Network has established a new listserv called ENews that provides information on UF events and news. The information is sent each workday by 8 a.m. Today’s message is a sample. If you’d like to receive this daily message, you may subscribe by sending an e-mail to listserv@lists.ufl.edu. The e-mail message should be as follows: SUBSCRIBE ENews-L firstname lastname
ENews is a daily summary of events and news on the University of Florida Campus provided […]
Published: Jul 6th, 1998
Kenneth J. Osfiel, ADA Coordinator
The attached information folder is being mailed to all Deans, Directors and Department Chairs as an FYI. Within the folder I have included all current publications the University of Florida has developed to inform our students, staff and visitors about services available to individuals with disabilities. However, I want to draw your attention to three new publications that you may not have previously seen:
Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities
Guide for Advising Students with Disabilities
ADA Access Information Sheet […]
Published: Jul 6th, 1998
Dr. Kenneth I. Berns, Chair Search Committee
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 position is one of high-level responsibility within the university and involves a significant leadership role.
The attached position announcement provides some indication of the scope of duties and responsibilities of this position. I would appreciate any suggestions or nominations you have of individuals who might be strong prospects […]
Published: Jul 1st, 1998
David S. O’Brien, Director
Please review the University of Florida department listings in the Gainesville directory. Listings begin on page 98 of the Gainesville Business white pages.
Determine how you wish your departmental name and telephone numbers to appear, fill out the information below and return to the Telecommunications Department, PPD 429, P.O. BOX 117725 or fax to 392-8701, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 3RD to ensure an accurate listing for your department. Send only departmental listings. DO NOT send personnel listings.
If you have any […]
