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Updates to the Office of the Senior Vice President and CFO

Published: Aug 7th, 2024

Kent Fuchs, Interim President

The University of Florida today announced several leadership updates in the office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Effective June 13, Taylor Jantz was appointed as UF’s next senior vice president and chief financial officer. Jantz, who had served as UF’s interim SVP/CFO since July 2023, will oversee the comprehensive financial operations of the UF enterprise as well as the university’s business operations.

“The University of Florida has a bold mission, and we are well-positioned for success,” said […]

Appointment of Dr. Laura Eurell as Director of Animal Care Services

Published: Aug 6th, 2024

David Norton, Vice President for Research

UF Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Eurell as Director of UF Animal Care Services (ACS). Since August 2023, Dr. Eurell has served as Interim Director for ACS, guiding this unit through a successful full reaccreditation with the AAALAC.  Dr. Eurell received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (2001) and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (2004) from Texas A&M University in College Station. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in comparative medicine […]

New Faculty Orientation

Published: Aug 2nd, 2024

Melissa Curry, Vice President for Human ResourcesChris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

To welcome new faculty to the University of Florida and provide information about available resources and services, UF Human Resources has partnered with the Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching Excellence to provide an online version of the New Faculty Orientation hosted via Canvas and found at https://ufl.instructure.com/courses/403368.

The orientation site — which will be available to new faculty as they are hired and throughout the […]

Director of the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

Published: Jul 15th, 2024

Dr. Scott Angle, Provost

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Veronica Hinman, a distinguished professor of life sciences and the head of the department of biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, has accepted the position of Director of the Whitney Laboratory, effective January 1, 2025.

Dr. Hinman, the Dr. Frederick A. Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences in the departments of Biological Sciences and Computational Biology, has headed Carnegie Mellon’s biology department since 2019 and served at the university since 2006.

She has been […]

Search for CALS Dean

Published: Jun 20th, 2024

Dr. Scott Angle, Provost

Today, UF announced that Dr. Elaine Turner, Dean of the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, plans to leave her position and return to the faculty by the end of the calendar year. I’m writing to thank Dean Turner for her exceptional leadership and to share information on the search for her successor.

Dean Turner was appointed in 2014 and has led CALS with distinction. Her commitment and love for CALS, and her dedication to the college’s students, have […]

Summer 2024 Commencement Information

Published: Jun 4th, 2024

Jason Degen, Director of Commencements

Ceremonies 

This summer, there will be three university-wide commencement ceremonies that will take place in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Doctoral Degree Ceremony on Friday, August 9 at 2:00pm (processional to begin at 1:40pm).

Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees ceremony #1 on Friday, August 9 at 7pm (processional to begin at 6:30pm): ART, DCP, HHP, HW ENG, CJC, MED, NURS, PHARM, PHHP, VET MED

Master’s, Specialist’s and Bachelor’s degrees ceremony #2 on Saturday, August 10 at 10am (processional to begin at 9:30am): CALS, […]

New Director of UFIC Study Abroad

Published: Jun 4th, 2024

Marta L. Wayne, Dean of UF International Center, Associate Provost 

We are excited to announce the appointment of Seth Parrish as the new Director of Study Abroad at the UF International Center, starting July 1, 2024. Seth is a dedicated and experienced higher education professional with a strong focus on expanding access to education and a commitment to using data to drive organizational goals. His approach emphasizes reciprocal engagement, allowing him to develop his team while also learning from their diverse perspectives and […]

UF celebrates Richardson’s 10 years leading CLAS, looks ahead to Interim Dean Watt

Published: May 7th, 2024

J. Scott Angle, Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs

David Richardson, dean of the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is stepping down after a decade at the helm of UF’s largest college, effective June 30. Mary Watt, currently associate dean for CLAS, will then assume the role of interim dean.

“Dave is a passionate educator,” said UF President Sasse. “Education isn’t a job to Dave – it’s a vocation. He cares about our students, about our faculty, and […]

University Tenure, Permanent Status, and Promotion Nominations 2024-25

Published: Apr 22nd, 2024

Chris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

Faculty members being considered for tenure, permanent status, and/or promotion in the academic year 2024-2025 must be made aware of the website URL where they can find the University’s “Guidelines and Information Regarding the Tenure, Permanent Status and/or Promotion Process for 2024-2025.”  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 Affairs will send […]

UF Leadership Development Programs—Applications Open!

Published: Apr 16th, 2024

Melissa Curry, Vice President, UFHR

I’m pleased to announce that applications for UF’s 2024–2025 Leadership Development programs — including Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals (ALAP), the UF Academy and the Managers Cohort — will be accepted now through May 6, 2024. These highly regarded programs will run from the fall of 2024 through May 2025.

Given the unique challenges within a university environment, leadership development is essential to provide our current and future leaders with the tools needed to support the institution. Please […]