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Academic Year Appointment Calendar through Spring 2025

Published: Jan 19th, 2024

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

Listed below are the dates for the academic year through Spring 2025

Summer 2024:                                                                         Number of Pay Periods

Term A                   5/15/2024 – 6/30/2024                                               3.3

Term B                   7/01/2024 – 8/15/2024                                               3.4

Term C                   5/15/2024 – 8/15/2024                                               6.7

2024-2025 Academic Year:

Fall 2024                8/16/2024 – 12/31/2024                                             9.8

Spring 2025           1/01/2025 – 5/15/2025                                               9.7

UF Religious Observances Policy

Published: Jan 2nd, 2024

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

Please assure that every faculty member in your college is familiar with the policy specified below and complies with its provisions as they relate to accommodating students’ religious observances.

Students and faculty must work together to allow students the opportunity to observe the holy days of their faith. A student needs to inform the faculty member of the religious observances of their faith that will conflict with class attendance, with tests or […]

University of Florida Regulation Amendments

Published: Dec 18th, 2023

UF Regulation 3.020– ProcurementUF Regulation 4.040-Student Honor Code and Student Conduct CodeUF Regulation 7.010-Faculty Evaluation

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

The above-referenced regulation amendments were approved by the University Board of Trustees on December 8, 2023.  The final versions of the regulation amendments are now effective and have been published on the University’s official website at http://policy.ufl.edu.    

Thank you.

Dr. Jennifer L. Hunt named interim College of Medicine dean

Published: Dec 15th, 2023

David. R. Nelson, M.D., Senior Vice President for Health affairs, UF & President, UF Health

Dear Colleagues,

I am very pleased to announce that Jennifer L. Hunt, M.D., M.Ed., has been named the interim dean of the UF College of Medicine, effective Jan. 2.

In this role, Dr. Hunt will be engaged in the crucial work of enhancing continued growth for all three of the College’s core academic missions. She will oversee the full implementation of the new faculty compensation plan, the expansion and clinical […]

Nicola Heredia named Assistant Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer

Published: Dec 6th, 2023

Taylor Jantz, Interim Chief Financial Officer

I’m pleased to share that Nicola Heredia has been named Assistant Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for the University of Florida. In this role, Nicola will direct UF Procurement’s long-range strategic planning, operations and activities, including representing the University in negotiating contracts and formulating policies as well as overseeing UF Procurement’s 25-person team of buyers and support staff.

Nicola joined UF Procurement more than 10 years ago as a Procurement Agent focused on scientific equipment and supplies, […]

UF vice president for business affairs Curtis Reynolds departing for Baylor University

Published: Nov 29th, 2023

Ben Sasse, President

After 13 years at the University of Florida, vice president for business affairs Curtis Reynolds will step down to accept a new role as vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer at Baylor University. He will begin his new position on March 1. 

“We are tremendously grateful for Curtis’ commitment and service to Gator Nation,” UF President Ben Sasse said. “Curtis brought his talents to UF during a time of unprecedented growth and, although it’s bittersweet, we’re excited […]

Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment and Amended Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment

Published: Nov 6th, 2023

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment

UF-3.020 – Procurement

UF-4.040 – Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code

Amended Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment

UF-7.010 – Faculty Evaluation

The above Notices of Proposed Regulation Amendments and Amended Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment have been published on the University’s official website at https://policy.ufl.edu/.    

Thank you.

Pepsi Contract Reminder

Published: Oct 27th, 2023

Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs

Each year, we take the opportunity to remind personnel at University of Florida properties that Pepsi has the exclusive beverage and pouring rights contract at UF. In accordance with the contract, only Pepsi products (including soft drinks, juices, iced tea, energy drinks, chilled coffee drinks, Aquafina and Propel bottled water, and Gatorade) may be served on university properties in Alachua, Duval, and Palm Beach Counties, including the University Athletic Association, UF Foundation, UF Health Shands, […]

Shakira Henderson named dean of the UF College of Nursing

Published: Oct 26th, 2023

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Shakira Henderson Ph.D., D.N.P., M.S., M.P.H., EMBA, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, as dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing. She will begin her new role on Jan. 29. Dr. Henderson has a distinguished record of leadership that spans healthcare operations and academia. She is the ideal choice to lead the college as the profession and education of nursing continue to transform. Dr. Henderson will also serve as the associate vice president for nursing […]

Assistant Vice President, UF Planning, Design and Construction

Published: Oct 17th, 2023

David Kratzer, Senior Vice President for Construction, Facilities and Auxiliaries

It is a pleasure to share that our colleague, Cydney McGlothlin, has been named as the Assistant Vice President for Planning, Design and Construction at the University of Florida.  Cydney is a licensed architect whose experience spans work in both the public and private sectors.  Cydney has been with the University of Florida since 2003 and most recently served as the University Architect. 

Cydney has worked to bring many of UF’s most important construction […]