Memos Category
Published: Jan 13th, 2016
W. Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost
Applications for Distance Learning Fees for the Summer and Fall 2016 terms are now being accepted through PeopleSoft. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday, February 12, 2016, and Dean’s approval is required by Friday, February 19.
(Reminder, DL Fees applications are required each semester as they are no longer carried over.)
Policy, course eligibility and the process for applying and implementing a distance learning fee for a course can be found at: http://tnt.aa.ufl.edu/approval-process.aspx
The Summer […]
Published: Jan 13th, 2016
Dr. David P. Norton, Vice President for Research
The Office of Research strongly recommends that proposals be submitted to the Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) at least 2 business days prior to the sponsor’s published deadline. This will provide DSP with sufficient time to secure all necessary internal approvals, and to identify any issues within the proposal materials that are inconsistent with the sponsor’s submission requirements that may result in the proposal being rejected by the sponsor without review.
For proposals submitted to DSP less […]
Published: Jan 11th, 2016
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 that […]
Published: Jan 6th, 2016
Paula Fussell, Vice President, Human Resource Services
I am pleased to announce that on Friday, January 22, the UF Office of Human Resource Services will host a health and wellness fair designed specifically for faculty and staff. Benefits-eligible UF and UF Health employees are invited to attend “Windows to Wellness 2016” at Emerson Alumni Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about the many resources and programs available to them.
The day’s activities will include demonstrations and participatory activities, body composition […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2015
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President, General Counsel and University Secretary
This is a reminder that in a number of circumstances, Florida law and UF policies prohibit UF faculty, staff, officials and trustees (“UF
personnel”) from asking for or accepting gifts, gratuities, and favors (“gift”), which include, for example, gift baskets, meals, food/candy, beverages, travel, entertainment, events, outings, items, loans, and favors/benefits/advantages. (Please keep this in mind as the holidays approach and vendors may send office gift baskets and the like.)
Prohibited gifts:
. No UF personnel […]
Published: Dec 1st, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Listed below are the dates for the Academic Year through Spring 2019
Summer 2018 Number of Pay
Periods
Term A 05/16/18 – 06/30/18 3.3
Term B 07/01/18 – 08/15/18 3.3
Term C 05/16/18 – 08/15/18 6.6
2018-2019 Academic Year Number of Pay
Periods
Fall 2018 08/16/18 – 12/31/18 9.8
Spring 2019 01/01/19 – 05/15/19 9.7
Please contact Janet Malphurs […]
Published: Dec 1st, 2015
David Norton, Vice President for Research
As a result of an Executive Directive from the Office of Science and Technology Policy, all federal agencies will begin to require the results of federally-funded research be made freely available to the general public. The National Institutes of Health has for some time required published research articles from NIH-funded research to be deposited in the NIH PubMed Central repositories. For all new research grants and contracts received on or after January 1, 2016 from the National […]
Published: Nov 19th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
In keeping with past practice, the university will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. While classes have been cancelled on Wednesday, November 25, the university will remain open. In addition to the November holidays, the university will be closed for the holiday period of December 25, 2015, through January 1, 2016. The holiday closing period is designed to offer departments the flexibility to close or significantly reduce staffing during […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2015
Rick Wilder, Director, Office for Student Financial Affairs
In order to comply with accreditation requirements and data collection requests from the Board of Governors, the University of Florida Office of the Provost has provided a process for defining and approving certificate programs at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/certificates.
Students in certificate programs that have been approved through the process are eligible to receive financial aid funding from alternative or private educational loans. Those students participating in programs not approved are ineligible for any alternative or private loans certified […]
Published: Nov 12th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
On October 27, President Kent Fuchs and Council on Diversity Chair Ron Anderson announced the launch of the University of Florida Faculty-Staff Climate Survey. Found online at https://rankinsurveys2.com/ufl, the survey will be available for completion through November 17. The survey was distributed to UF faculty (including adjunct faculty), post-doctoral associates, and staff employees in the USPS and TEAMS salary plans. Please help us ensure your employees are aware of the survey and that they […]
