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UF-City of Gainesville Research Awards

Published: Feb 14th, 2017

Charlie Lane, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer is pleased to announce that it is awarding a total of $250,000 in research awards to faculty who are interested in proposing studies and/or pilot programs to address pressing issues within the City of Gainesville.

During 2016, the university completed a Strategic Development Plan to support UF’s status as a preeminent university and lay the groundwork for a new partnership between UF […]

Assistant Provost and Director of Institutional Planning and Research

Published: Feb 7th, 2017

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

After more than 10 years of service, Marie Zeglen has announced her intention to retire in Summer 2017 from her position as Assistant Provost and Director of Institutional Planning and Research. Accordingly, we have launched a search for her successor.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Provost and Director of Institutional Planning and Research has the overall responsibility for the Office of Institutional […]

Director of Contracts and Grants

Published: Feb 3rd, 2017

Dr. David P. Norton, Vice President for Research

After eight years of service at the University of Florida, Mr. Brad Staats, Assistant Vice President and Director of Contracts & Grants, is announcing his retirement effective in September of this year. He will serve as Assistant VP and Special Advisor to the Vice President for Research for the balance of his stay here at UF. Please join me in thanking Mr. Staats for his leadership and service here at UF. We […]

Spring 2017 Commencement Information

Published: Feb 1st, 2017

Donna Stricker, Director, Presidential Events and Commencement

Ceremonies: This spring, the university-wide commencement ceremonies will be held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

There will be six university-wide commencement ceremonies coordinated by the President’s Office, as follows:

Friday, April 28
2:00pm Doctoral Degree Commencement Ceremony
8:00pm Master’s/Specialist’s Degree Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, April 29
9:00am Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony
2:00pm Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, April 30
9:00am Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony
2:00pm Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony

In addition to these six ceremonies at the O’Connell Center, there are numerous ceremonies coordinated by individual […]

Distance Learning Fees/Dates and Deadlines

Published: Jan 24th, 2017

W. Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology

Applications to request Distance Learning Fees for the summer and fall 2017 terms are now being accepted through PeopleSoft. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday February 24, 2017 and Dean’s approval is required by Friday March 3rd.

(Reminder, DL Fees applications are required each semester for all courses as they are not carried over.)

Policy, course eligibility and the process for applying and implementing a distance learning fee […]

2017 University Women’s Club Undergraduate Scholarships

Published: Jan 23rd, 2017

Susan Robell, University Women’s Club Scholarship Chair

Each year the University Women’s Club awards up to 17 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to junior or senior undergraduate men and women. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 and have demonstrated service to the university and/or community. These awards are given in honor of Former First Ladies of UF.

There are some designated areas of interest for a few of the first ladies such as Art/ Art History, Elementary/Early Childhood Education, […]

Pepsi Contract Reminder

Published: Jan 12th, 2017

Curtis Reynolds,Vice President Business Affairs

Each semester, we take the opportunity to remind campus that Pepsi has the exclusive pouring rights contract for UF. This means that only Pepsi products (including Aquafina bottled water and Gatorade) may be served on campus, or at the University Athletic Association, UF Foundation, UF Health and Shands Hospital properties. This exclusivity extends to events as wide ranging as a faculty meeting, dean’s luncheon, staff retreat, catered function or special event.

I would like to remind you […]

Academic Year Appointment Calendar through Spring 2018

Published: Jan 3rd, 2017

Dr. Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Listed below are the dates for the Academic Year through Spring 2018.

Summer 2017 Number of Pay Periods

Term A 05/16/17 – 06/30/17 3.4
Term B 07/01/17 – 08/15/17 […]

Distinguished Alumni Professor (DAP) Award

Published: Dec 14th, 2016

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Timothy L. Walsh, Executive Director & Assistant Vice President of Alumni Affairs

Every two years the UF Alumni Association (UFAA) selects a faculty member to receive the “Distinguished Alumni Professor” (DAP) Award. The recipient serves as an ambassador of the university’s academic and research achievements to The Gator Nation®. As we continue the preeminence journey, we hope you will assist us by identifying faculty members of the highest caliber to represent the University of […]

Union Agreements

Published: Dec 12th, 2016

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jodi D. Gentry, Vice President for Human Resource Services

A new three-year agreement between the University and the faculty union (UFF) has been ratified and will be effective January 1, 2017. Key elements of the agreement include:

1.5% raise, effective January 1, 2017, with wage re-openers in years two and three
Special raises to non-tenure track faculty and P.K. Yonge faculty earning less than $50,000
Term professor awards ($5,000 a year for three years)
Provision for a re-opener […]