Memos Category
Published: Sep 7th, 2023
Marta L. Wayne, Dean, UF International Center and Associate Provost
The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is pleased to invite nominations for the annual International Student Achievement Awards. These awards are intended to recognize the contributions of outstanding international students to the global dimensions of UF’s missions of teaching, research, and service.
Students must be nominated by their college to be considered for this award. Nominees should be students who have distinguished themselves in various ways, including:
academic excellence
outstanding teaching and mentorship
community service and […]
Published: Aug 31st, 2023
Brian Harfe, Interim Associate Provost
Applications to request Distance Learning Fees for the spring 2024 term are now being accepted through PeopleSoft. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday, September 15, 2023, and Dean’s approval is required by Friday, September 22nd.
Reminder: DL Fees applications are required each semester for all courses as they are cost recovery fees related to the delivery of courses.
Published: Aug 23rd, 2023
Marta L. Wayne, Associate Provost & Dean, UF International Center
The UF International Center is pleased to invite nominations for the 2023 International Educator of the Year Awards. These awards are made annually in recognition of the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff to the internationalization of the University of Florida. As in years past, three awards will be made:
Senior Faculty International Educator of the Year
Junior Faculty International Educator of the Year
Staff International Educator of the Year
Nomination Process:
Senior and Junior Faculty nominations:
All UF […]
Published: Aug 15th, 2023
Scott Angle, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President
Please assure that every faculty member in your college is familiar with the policy specified below and complies with its provisions as they relate to accommodating students’ religious observances.
Students and faculty must work together to allow students the opportunity to observe the holy days of their faith. A student needs to inform the faculty member of the religious observances of their faith that will conflict with class attendance, with tests or examinations, or with other […]
Published: Aug 4th, 2023
Melissa Curry, Interim Vice President for Human ResourcesChris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
To welcome new faculty to the University of Florida and provide information about available resources and services, UF Human Resources has partnered with the Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching Excellence to provide an online version of New Faculty Orientation hosted via Canvas and found at https://ufl.instructure.com/courses/403368.The orientation site – which will be available to new faculty as they are hired and throughout the […]
Published: Jul 12th, 2023
David P. Norton, Vice President for Research
UF Research is pleased to announce two new appointments within the leadership team. Beginning August 7, 2023, Dr. Irene Cooke, Assistant Vice President for Research, will assume the role of Interim Director of Strategic Research Development for UF Research. The Strategic Research Development unit identifies sponsored research opportunities, provides education and training in proposal development, and facilitates large interdisciplinary research initiatives within the UF community. Dr. Cooke joined UF in 2012 as Director of Research Compliance […]
Published: Jun 15th, 2023
Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel
The above-referenced regulation amendment was approved by the University Board of Trustees on June 8, 2023, and the Board of Governors on June 15, 2023. The final version of the regulation amendment is now effective and has been published on the University’s Regulations website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.
Thank you.
Published: Jun 15th, 2023
Olga Weider, Assistant Vice President and University Controller
The University of Florida is committed to fostering an organizational culture where risk management structures are established to prevent and detect fraud. Fraud is defined as an intentional misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact for the purpose of obtaining a benefit that would not otherwise be received, or inducement of another to act upon the intentional misrepresentation or concealment to his or her detriment (Board of Governors Regulation 3.003).
As UF employees, we are […]
Published: Jun 14th, 2023
David R. Nelson, M.D., Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, UF & President, UF Health
I am pleased to share that Debra Lyon, Ph.D., R.N., FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, has accepted the position of interim dean of the UF College of Nursing starting on July 1. Her appointment will provide a smooth transition period until a new dean is in place.
Dr. Lyon is well-qualified to assume this leadership role. She currently serves as the executive associate dean and the Kirbo Endowed Chair. She has […]
Published: Jun 12th, 2023
Dr. David Norton, Vice President for Research
I am pleased to announce that Kim Walsh-Childers, Ph.D., professor of journalism, has accepted the position of chair of Institutional Review Board (IRB)-02 that reviews non-medical behavioral, social, and educational research, effective July 1, 2023.
Dr. Walsh-Childers has been a member of the IRB since August 2017. As an IRB member she has demonstrated commitment to protecting research subjects, regulatory compliance, and collaborating with researchers to facilitate research within the regulations. She is committed to improving the efficiency […]
