Memos Category
Published: Mar 2nd, 2016
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President, General Counsel and University Secretary
UF-1.006 Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Invasion of Privacy Policies
UF-2.004 Use of Facilities: Definitions, Priorities in Use; General Restrictions on Use
UF 2.005 Use of Facilities; Outdoor Areas
UF-2.016 Public Functions, Use of Campus Lands, Camping
UF-2.019 Alcoholic Beverages
UF-3025 Lease of Space
UF-3.054 Appointment; Technical, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Support and University Support Personnel System Staff
UF-7.003 Academic Personnel Employment Plan: Academic Appointment Status Modifiers, Academic-Administrative Classification Titles, and Faculty Award Titles
UF-7.041 Methods for Review and Resolution of Faculty Grievances
UF-7.042 University Grievance Procedure for Faculty […]
Published: Mar 2nd, 2016
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
The process for reporting an on-the-job injury under the University of Florida Workers’ Compensation program is changing effective immediately.
Currently, an injured employee notifies his or her supervisor and then contacts the UF Workers’ Compensation Office to report the injury and receive authorization for treatment. Effective March 1, if a non-life-threatening on-the-job injury occurs, the injured employee and supervisor should immediately contact AmeriSys, the State of Florida’s medical case management vendor, by calling 1-800-455-2079. In […]
Published: Mar 2nd, 2016
Leonardo Villalón, Dean, UF International Center
I am delighted to let you know that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced this past week that UF ranks second among the 18 top-producing research institutions of Fulbright Scholars for 2015-16. To continue our efforts of increasing awareness and supporting Fulbright programs on campus, the UF International Center has designated the month of March 2016 as Fulbright Awareness Month. In collaboration with the UF Fulbright Lectures Committee, UF Honors, and […]
Published: Mar 1st, 2016
Michael V. McKee, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
In an effort to better reflect the range of proactive, customer-oriented services it provides to the UF community, UF Purchasing will change its name to UF Procurement Services, effective March 1. This name-change better represents the unit’s evaluative and strategic services—including market research, vendor solicitation, competitive sourcing, contract negotiation, compliance and cost-reducing solutions—as well as its traditional purchasing services. The change also reflects a national trend toward this broader descriptor.
Procurement Services’ professionals provide a […]
Published: Feb 26th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
The textbook adoption system for Fall 2016 is now available to faculty and departments to submit their Fall 2016 textbook adoptions and materials requirements. Please visit http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu/ to enter Fall 2016 adoptions. The deadline for Fall adoptions is March 21, 2016. This date coincides with the beginning of advance registration and when students can view their course textbook and materials requirements. This information is also available online to all bookstores to help them ensure appropriate arrival […]
Published: Feb 25th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Design, Construction and Planning has selected three finalists who will be visiting the campus during March.
Dr. Maria Perbellini, currently Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University, will be on campus March 14 and 15
Dr. Chimay Anumba, currently Department Head of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, will be on campus March 17 and 18
Dr. Gerrit […]
Published: Feb 19th, 2016
Dr. Charles E. Lane, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
After more than 32 years of service in higher education, Paula Varnes Fussell has announced her retirement. She will retire as Vice President for Human Resource Services on May 31. Accordingly, we have launched a search to fill the vacancy.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President for Human Resource Services is a member of the President’s Cabinet and is commissioned to provide leadership developing effective human […]
Published: Feb 10th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
The textbook adoption system for Summer 2016 is now available to faculty and departments to submit their Summer 2016 textbook adoptions and materials requirements. Please visit http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu/ to enter Summer 2016 adoptions. The deadline for summer adoptions is March 21, 2016. This date coincides with the beginning of advance registration and when students can view their course textbook and materials requirements. This information is also available online to all bookstores to help them ensure appropriate arrival […]
Published: Feb 8th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Elias Eldayrie, VP &CIO
The Electronic Mail Policy can be found at: http://www.it.ufl.edu/policies/email/policy-electronic-mail/
This policy provides guidance on the use of electronic mail used in the course of conducting university business. This includes:
University of Florida electronic mail may not be automatically forwarded to a non-university provided or approved service.
University of Florida business must be conducted using an assigned ufl.edu email address.
Emails on the university mail system have the following default retention settings:
Inbox and Sent Items: 3 years from creation or receipt
Deleted […]
Published: Feb 8th, 2016
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status, and/or promotion in the academic year 2016-17 must be made aware of the website URL where they can find the University’s “Guidelines and Information Regarding the Tenure, Permanent Status and Promotion Process for 2016-2017”. This information also should be given to new faculty to familiarize them with our tenure and promotion process. Faculty should be aware, however, that the “Guidelines” are updated annually.
Academic Personnel will […]
