Memos Category
Published: Jun 30th, 2016
Curtis Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs
Beginning July 1, the University of Florida will implement the Approved Caterer Program for caterers providing food services (including alcoholic beverages, when applicable) for events on campus. The new Program will identify University-approved caterers and streamline the process of securing catering services for campus units, while enforcing existing University standards.
All caterers will be approved through UF’s Business Services Division by supplying required documentation, including licenses and insurance documents. The new Program protocols will eliminate the need […]
Published: Jun 29th, 2016
Jodi D. Gentry, Vice President for Human Resource Services
Over the past several months, the Office of Human Resource Services, along with other university administrative offices, has been monitoring proposed changes by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as they relate to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the criteria used to determine eligibility for overtime.
The anticipated FLSA changes have been confirmed and announced, and we now know that effective December 1, 2016, the minimum salary threshold used to determine eligibility for […]
Published: Jun 21st, 2016
Jodi D. Gentry, Vice President for Human Resource Services
To welcome new faculty to the University of Florida and provide information about available resources and services, the Office of Human Resource Services will be hosting this year’s New Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, August 17, and Thursday, August 18, at Emerson Alumni Hall.
We have been communicating with college designees to collect a list of new faculty. All New Faculty Orientation appointee information forms should be submitted electronically to Kara Sue Cobb at karasue@ufl.edu by […]
Published: Jun 20th, 2016
David W. Parrott, vice president for Student Affairs
Summer B Residence Hall Move-in begins Wednesday June 22 and continues through Sunday June 26 in the following residence halls:
East Campus: Jennings, Cypress, Reid, Yulee and Mallory Halls; Beaty Towers
North Campus: Murphree, Thomas, and Buckman Halls […]
Published: Jun 16th, 2016
Lisa Deal, Procurement Director
Since implementing the PrintSmart program, UF has saved more than $2.4 million, through the use of 1,388 PrintSmart devices installed on campus. The goal of the program was to reduce costs for printing and optimize the print environment by standardizing equipment and, when possible, have UF staff share devices. Now, UF Procurement Services and Xerox are evaluating the efficacy and costs of the program. The following program changes are being implemented:
Pricing/Cost per Impression:
Beginning July 8, the cost per […]
Published: Jun 16th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
David Norton, Vice President for Research
Postdoctoral Associates fulfill an important role at the University of Florida, and come to the University in order to enhance their research skills and build their careers. In order to implement best practices in the oversight of postdoctoral appointments, the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Research have instituted a set of best practices as policy for postgraduate programs. The policy is available at http://postdoc.aa.ufl.edu/for-pis/. Questions should be […]
Published: Jun 2nd, 2016
Donna Stricker, Director, Presidential Events and Commencement
Ceremonies: This summer, all university-wide commencement ceremonies will be held in the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, due to on-going renovation of the O’Connell Center.
There will be five university-wide commencement ceremonies coordinated by the President’s Office — a Doctoral Degree Ceremony (Friday, August 5th, at 4:00pm) and four ceremonies for Master’s, Specialist’s, and Bachelor’s Degree candidates (Saturday, August 6th at 10:00am and 2:00pm and Sunday, August 7th at 1:00pm and 5:00pm).
Please […]
Published: May 31st, 2016
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Stacy Ellis has been appointed the director of Baby Gator Child Development Centers, effective June 17. Stacy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development; a master’s degree in Family, Youth and Community Sciences; and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction — all at the University of Florida.
Stacy joined Baby Gator in 2004 as a […]
Published: May 19th, 2016
George Kolb, Director, University Budgets
Applications to establish or adjust Material & Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Spring 2017 Term are now being accepted. All departmental requests should be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 7, 2016 and Dean’s approvals by Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Requests requiring Provost approval must include an explicit approval by the Dean, not a designee, and be submitted to the Provost no later than Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
Existing fees should be reviewed to determine if […]
Published: May 19th, 2016
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
It gives me great pleasure to recognize the 2016 Prudential Productivity Award winners from the University of Florida. The Prudential Productivity Award annually honors dedicated state employees who develop and implement innovative cost-saving and efficient improvements.
This year, cash and plaque awards will be presented to nearly 605 individuals and teams for their innovation and productivity improvements. These award winners are the best of the best and we are privileged to recognize their hard work. […]
