Memos Category
Published: Nov 4th, 2013
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 2014 Term are now being accepted. All departmental requests should be submitted no later than February 7, 2014 and Deans approvals by February 14, 2014. Provost required approval requests should be approved by the Dean and submitted no later than February 7, 2014.
Existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee to […]
Published: Oct 21st, 2013
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
This year’s benefits Open Enrollment period runs October 21 through November 8. The deadline to enroll or make changes is Friday, November 8, 2013, at 6 p.m. EST. During Open Enrollment, employees may make new elections and/or changes to all state, UFSelect and GatorCare plans for which they are eligible. Any changes made during this time will become effective January 1, 2014.
Due to the Homecoming holiday, the Benefits office will be closed on November […]
Published: Oct 14th, 2013
Paula Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
I am pleased to announce a call for nominations for the University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Awards program. The purpose of the program, now in its 25th year, is to recognize Academic Personnel, Technical Executive Administrative Managerial and Support (TEAMS) employees and University Support Personnel System (USPS) employees who have contributed outstanding service in their fields during the academic year of August 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013.
Please don’t miss this chance to recognize those […]
Published: Oct 14th, 2013
Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Please share this with the appropriate person in your college. Due date is January 21, 2014 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 2013-2014. 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 are eligible for […]
Published: Oct 9th, 2013
Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President
and University Controller
On September 10, 2013, the new training – Explaining UF Cash/Check Controls (TRM200) – was made available to campus. This training is designed to promote an understanding of the university requirements associated with cash/check deposits and is intended for all university employees who receive, process and/or reconcile deposits.
Completion of the TRM200 training is necessary to receive and maintain the Cashier roles in my UFL; including UF_AR_CASHIER, UF_AR_DEPOSIT_CONTROL, UF_AR_CORE, and UF_AR_ADMINISTRATOR. Annual recertification will be required. […]
Published: Oct 8th, 2013
David Norton, Vice President for Research
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, the Office of Research can provide the following update regarding federally sponsored research activities.
As previously indicated, all work on grant and contracts which have funding authorized by federal agencies should continue unabated at this time. If you have received an NOA from the Office of Research and have not received specific direction in the form of a Stop Work Order, you should continue the project without interruption. […]
Published: Oct 7th, 2013
Linda Stump, assistant vice president of public and environmental safety
The University of Florida’s emergency management operation is now the newly created Department of Emergency Management, housed within UF’s Division of Public Safety.
That function previously was part of UF Environmental Health & Safety. The new structure is aimed at raising awareness within the UF community of UF’s emergency management operations. The safety of the UF community and the protection of university property and environment during an emergency are our top priorities. This new […]
Published: Oct 4th, 2013
Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Faculty and departments should submit their Spring 2014 textbook adoptions at http://www.textadoption.ufl.edu by November 4, 2013 so that this information is available to students during advance registration. This information is also available online to all bookstores to help them ensure appropriate arrival of texts for Spring term and better prices for student book buybacks.
Students can view Spring course textbook requirements online during advance registration, which begins November 4, 2013. This information helps students […]
Published: Oct 3rd, 2013
Donna Stricker, Director, Presidential Events and Commencement
Ceremonies: This fall, there will be three (3) university-wide commencement ceremonies. A Doctoral Degree Ceremony (all colleges; Ph.D., Ed.D., Au.D., D.P.M., D.N.P. and D.P.T.) will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, December 13th in the O’Connell Center. On Saturday, December 14th, two (2) combined Masters/Specialist/Bachelor Degree Ceremonies, at 10:00am and 2:00pm, will be held in the O’Connell Center. Please see the Commencement Website at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/ under the heading Ceremonies Schedules for additional information and college assignments. […]
Published: Oct 3rd, 2013
Dr. David Sammons, Dean of the International Center
UF International Center has designated November 18 – 22, 2013 as International Education Week.
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our campus wide effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in […]
