Memos Category
Published: Sep 8th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
President Fuchs recently announced a salary increase plan for University of Florida faculty and staff (TEAMS and USPS) for 2015-16. Under this program, eligible faculty and staff will participate in a 2.5 percent merit pool. Merit raises will be awarded based on criteria established by the colleges and units and will be effective January 1, 2016. In addition, President Fuchs has approved an increase in the minimum wage for TEAMS and USPS positions. The […]
Published: Sep 3rd, 2015
Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost for Teaching and Technology
Applications to establish, edit, or continue existing Distance Learning Fees for the spring 2016 term are now being accepted through PeopleSoft. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday October 16th and Dean’s approval is required by Friday October 23rd.
Tagging of sections with DL fees will be available beginning Monday November 2nd.
Information about Course eligibility and the process for applying and implementing a distance learning fee for a course are available at: http://tnt.aa.ufl.edu/approval-process.aspx
All […]
Published: Sep 3rd, 2015
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: Aug 26th, 2015
Leonardo A. Villalón, Dean, UF International Center
I am pleased to invite nominations for the 2015 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:
Colleges are invited to submit […]
Published: Aug 21st, 2015
Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Craig R. Hill, has accepted the position of Associate Vice President for Business Affairs effective Monday, October 12, 2015.
Mr. Hill will be responsible for Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations, the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Transportation and Parking Services, and Sustainability. Prior to UF, Craig worked at Boston University for 35 years in various positions of increasing responsibility. For the last 12 years, he was the […]
Published: Aug 5th, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Lindner as Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Director of Professional Curriculum effective September 15, 2015. Dr. Lindner received her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan, her MS in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, and her BS in Chemistry from the College of Charleston.
Dr. Lindner has served as Associate Dean of Student Affairs in UF’s College of Engineering since […]
Published: Jul 31st, 2015
Michael McKee, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Alan West, CPA, to the position of Assistant Vice President and University Controller. His appointment is effective July 31, 2015.
Alan is an experienced financial leader with over 15 years of progressive experience. As a Senior Associate Controller for the university, he provided vision, leadership and strategic direction to the Treasury Management and Bursar areas of Finance and Accounting. Prior to joining the Controller’s office in 2013, […]
Published: Jul 31st, 2015
Dr. David Norton, Vice President for Research
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karl Andrutis as Director of Animal Care Services and University Veterinarian at the University of Florida. As Director, Dr. Andrutis will oversee Animal Care Services (ACS) which provides oversight for the care and well-being of all animals used for research, teaching, and testing at the University of Florida. ACS maintains Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accredited animal housing facilities and provides […]
Published: Jul 31st, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Auer as Interim Director of UF
Performing Arts, effective August 1. She will continue in that capacity until the search
process for a new permanent director is completed and the new director is prepared to
take the reins.
Michael Blachly will continue to work as director of planning and operations for the
presidential investiture throughout the fall semester.
Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth to her new position.
Published: Jul 27th, 2015
UF Police Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
Assistant Vice President
A UF emergency exercise is planned for Thursday morning (July 30) in and around Ben Hill Griffin
Stadium between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The exercise will involve volunteers with simulated injuries, law enforcement agencies,
fire departments and other public safety personnel. UF police officers will be stationed
around the exercise area to help direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic. There will also be
public safety vehicles stationed near the South side of the stadium.
Important Impacts and Times:
•Ben Hill Griffin Stadium […]
