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Proposed 2014-2015 Fringe Benefit Pool Rates

Published: Apr 8th, 2014

Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

The University has calculated new proposed pooled fringe rates and has submitted them to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Although we do not expect any objection, these proposed rates are subject to their approval and as such should be used with that understanding in your planning for fiscal year 2014-15. The rates, when approved, will be effective July 1, 2014.

The pooled rates include the following benefits:
FICA OASDI (Social Security)
FICA Medicare
Health Insurance […]

UF Leadership Development Programs—Call for Applications

Published: Apr 8th, 2014

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the UF Academy and Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals. Both of these highly regarded leadership development programs will begin in the fall of 2014, running through May 2015. Applications are being accepted now through April 30, 2014. Because leadership development is essential to the effective management of a university, I hope you will encourage individuals from your respective areas to apply for one […]

Faculty and Staff Parking Decal Renewal

Published: Apr 7th, 2014

Scott Fox, Director, Transportation and Parking Services

In order to accommodate faculty and staff members through the end of the Spring Semester, expiring parking decals will be honored through Commencement weekend.  New decals will be required on Monday, May 5th when enforcement will commence.

Faculty and staff members needing to park on campus thereafter may order new parking decals online beginning April 1st at www.parking.ufl.edu.  We are pleased to announce there will be no price increase.  Please place your order by April 15th to […]

University of Florida Regulation Amendments

Published: Apr 4th, 2014

Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel

UF-1.015 University of Florida Campaign for Charities (UFCC)
UF-3.010 Traffic & Parking; Control of Parking
UF-3.013 Traffic & Parking; Violations
UF-3.0376 Miscellaneous Fees
UF-4.003 Registered Student Organization Officer Eligibility

The amendments to the regulations listed above were approved by the Board of Trustees on March 28, 2014.  The regulation changes in their final form are now effective and have been published on the Regulations’ website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.

Reading Days

Published: Apr 3rd, 2014

Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

This is a reminder that no comprehensive examinations or term papers should be assigned during the upcoming reading days (April 24-25, 2014). No classes should be held on reading days, and students are encouraged to use these days for study and review. Additionally, consonant with university policies, final examinations are not to be changed. Please be mindful that our students have several examinations and changing your examination can affect their entire schedule.

Finally, please […]

UF/IFAS Associate Vice President Joyce to lead IFAS Center for Leadership

Published: Apr 2nd, 2014

Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

I am pleased to announce that Joseph Joyce, Associate Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, will leave that position to lead the development of an IFAS Center aimed at leadership development.

In his new role, Joyce will manage the overall coordination and delivery of leadership programs within UF/IFAS and develop appropriate linkages with other leadership programs. His new job begins July 1.

UF/IFAS has a strong reputation for providing excellent leadership preparation for students […]

Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Published: Mar 31st, 2014

Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

I am pleased to announce that Elaine Turner, senior associate dean and interim dean for the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been named dean of that college, effective April 11.

Dr. Turner has been interim dean of the school since early January. She succeeds Teri Balser.

A faculty member in UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences since 1996, Elaine taught at Clemson University from

1986 to 1996. She earned a […]

Interim Dean of the College of Law

Published: Mar 28th, 2014

Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

I am pleased to announce that George L. Dawson has agreed to serve as Interim Dean for the University of Florida Levin College of Law, beginning July 15, 2014.

Professor Dawson is currently Professor of Law and Director of the College of Law Summer Program at the University of Montpellier in France.  He joined the University of Florida College of Law in 1981 as an Associate Professor and became a Professor in 1984.  From […]

Material & Supply Fees/Equipment Use Fees

Published: Mar 26th, 2014

Sheri P. Austin, Asst. Vice President, University Budgets

Applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Spring 2015 Term are now being accepted.  All departmental requests should be submitted no later than September 12, 2014 and Deans approvals by September 19, 2014. Provost required approval requests should be approved by the Dean and submitted no later than September 12, 2014.

Existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee to cover the […]

Spring Employee Wellness Event

Published: Mar 21st, 2014

Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services

I am pleased to announce that the University of Florida and UF Health have collaborated to offer a joint Employee Wellness Event this spring.  From March 31 through April 25, UF and UF Health will offer their benefits-eligible employees free health screenings at locations throughout campus as well as at UF Health locations in Gainesville. Employees may participate in the event at any location, regardless of affiliation. To view a schedule with event locations, please visit […]