Memos Category
Published: Dec 2nd, 2014
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
In keeping with past practice, the University of Florida will be closed for the holiday period of December 25, 2014, through January 1, 2015. The university will be open on Friday, January 2, 2015.
All TEAMS employees, 12-month Academic Personnel, and postdoctoral associates will be credited with four personal leave days in December to be used during the period of December 26-31. Eligible employees who are considered “essential” and are required to […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2014
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
This is a reminder that no examinations or term papers should be assigned during the upcoming reading days (December 11-12, 2014). No classes or exams should be held on reading days. Students are encouraged to use these days for study and review.
Consonant with university policies, comprehensive final examinations are not to be changed from their scheduled dates and times and may not be given except on the scheduled final […]
Published: Nov 6th, 2014
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel
Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment
3.0372 Student Health, Athletic, Activity and Service and Transportation Access Fees
The above Notice of Proposed Regulation Amendment has been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.
Published: Nov 5th, 2014
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Paula Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth J. Gerhardt, Professor Emeritus, as the University’s first Ombuds for Faculty. This is a part-time position with the responsibilities of providing informal and impartial assistance to faculty seeking information on University conflict resolution processes. This position was proposed by the Faculty Welfare Council and supported by the Faculty Senate.
Dr. Gerhardt was appointed in September […]
Published: Oct 29th, 2014
David Norton, Vice President for Research
The Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherri Mizrahy as Assistant Director of UF’s Institutional Review Boards within the Office of Research. As Assistant Director, Ms. Mizrahy will be responsible facilitating the use of the IRBs and administering the University of Florida’s compliance under the rules and regulations of the FDA, NIH/OHRP, which safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects, and other applicable regulatory agencies. She will replace Michael P. […]
Published: Oct 28th, 2014
Sheri P. Austin, Asst. Vice President, University Budgets
Applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Summer and Fall 2015 Term are now being accepted. All departmental requests should be submitted no later than Friday January 30, 2015 and Deans approvals by Friday February 6, 2015. Provost required approval requests should be approved by the Dean and submitted no later than Friday January 30, 2015.
Existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging […]
Published: Oct 20th, 2014
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
Dave Kratzer, Vice President for Student Affairs
Over the past three years, colleges and universities have increased their focus on ensuring institutional responsiveness to sexual assaults on campus. Federal mandates have reinforced these efforts and ensured compliance with uniform standards throughout the country.
On November 4 and 5, 2014, the University of Florida will host a workshop to discuss effective institutional practices that go beyond compliance in order to support holistic and compassionate campus responses. The […]
Published: Oct 20th, 2014
Melanie Fridl Ross, MSJ, ELS
Chief Communications Officer, UF Health
Julie A. Johnson, Pharm.D., dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
At its 44th annual meeting today at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., the IOM announced 70 new members, including Dr. Johnson, who is also a distinguished professor of pharmacy and medicine at UF.
To date, IOM membership has been held by only eight faculty at UF, all men, […]
Published: Oct 14th, 2014
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
This year’s benefits Open Enrollment period runs Oct. 20 through Nov. 7. The deadline to enroll or make changes is Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at 6 p.m. EST. During Open Enrollment, employees may choose new elections and/or make changes to all state, 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 must […]
Published: Oct 14th, 2014
Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Please forward this to the appropriate person in your college. Due date is January 23, 2015 for nominations for the UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award.
Colleges are invited to submit nominations for the UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award for 2014-2015. Originating in 1960, this is the University of Florida’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award.
It offers an honorarium of $6,000 in addition to other appropriate recognition. Current faculty members of the University […]
