Memos Category
Published: Oct 20th, 2015
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President, General Counsel and University Secretary
It is time to prepare proposed changes to University of Florida regulations to be effective in the spring of 2016. If you or those in your units would like to propose changes to any University of Florida regulation (refer to the University of Florida Regulations website at http://regulations.ufl.edu ), please submit the proposed changes to the General Counsel’s Office by January 11, 2016 so they may become effective in 2016.
Please include the following in the submission for each proposed changed […]
Published: Oct 12th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
This year’s benefits Open Enrollment period runs October 19 through November 6. The deadline to enroll or make changes is Friday, November 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. EST. During Open Enrollment, employees may choose new elections and/or make changes to all State of Florida, UFSelect and GatorCare plans for which they are eligible.
Employees are encouraged to begin making any needed changes early during the Open
Enrollment period in case assistance is required. All benefit elections […]
Published: Oct 9th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
The UF On Target Classification Project was launched in fiscal year 2013-14 with the purpose of identifying job titles for TEAMS (staff) employees that more accurately reflect what they do. Since the launch of the project, a university-wide project steering committee and multiple work groups from across campus have worked to identify representative job titles for staff (see http://hr.ufl.edu/talent-management/current-projects/on-target/workgroups/). Much work has occurred over the past two years, and we are pleased to announce […]
Published: Oct 8th, 2015
Leonardo A. Villalón, Dean of the International Center
November 16 – 20 has been designated as International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, presents an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. At the University of Florida, we are pleased to join this celebration and to highlight our many achievements and initiatives with a global reach.
As unique institutions dedicated to the development of human […]
Published: Oct 5th, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
This is to announce the initiation of the search for the next Vice President for Student Affairs. MAJ Gen David E. Kratzer United States Army (Ret) is retiring from the university in 2016. A search committee has been formed and is chaired by Dr. W. Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost. The complete list of search committee members may be found at http://fora.aa.ufl.edu/go/126. Additional information about the search, including committee meeting dates and times, will […]
Published: Oct 5th, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
This is to announce the initiation of the search for the next dean of the College of Design, Construction and Planning. A search committee has been formed and is chaired by Dr. David Richardson, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The complete list of search committee members may be found at http://fora.aa.ufl.edu/go/125. Additional information about the search, including committee meeting dates and times, will be posted on the committee website.
Members […]
Published: Sep 24th, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
The textbook adoption system for Spring 2016 is now available to faculty and departments to submit their Spring 2016 textbook adoptions and materials requirements. Please visit http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu/ to enter Spring 2016 adoptions. The deadline for spring adoptions is November 2, 2015. 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 […]
Published: Sep 21st, 2015
Michael McKee, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
I am pleased to announce the appointment of George C. Kolb, Jr., to the position of Director, University Budgets. His appointment is effective October 12, 2015.
George brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position with over 22 years of progressive experience in business, administrative and budget responsibilities in UF colleges, departments and direct support organizations (DSOs). He has direct knowledge of, and experience with, the wide ranging needs of both the academic and research […]
Published: Sep 16th, 2015
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
The University of Florida has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking. In addition, federal laws, specifically Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender in education programs or activities. Sexual harassment of students, staff and faculty–which includes acts of sexual violence–is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX […]
Published: Sep 15th, 2015
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Paula Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
This is a reminder that all employees of the University are subject to reporting and approval requirements regarding their outside activities and potential conflicts of interest.
All faculty and staff must fill out a disclosure form (or forms) and receive approval annually by July 1 (or at the beginning of the fall semester for 9-month faculty) for any activity or financial interest that must be disclosed and […]
