Memos Category
Published: Jan 31st, 2014
Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs
Two upcoming road construction projects near campus may disrupt commutes and possibly parking for some UF and UF Health faculty, staff, students and visitors.
On Feb. 3, construction begins on several water, sewer, communication and electrical improvements along SW 2nd Avenue near Innovation Hub, east of campus. The roadway and the sidewalk will be closed between SW 7th Terrance and SW 10th Street. The road is expected to remain closed for six weeks and traffic will […]
Published: Jan 30th, 2014
Dave Kratzer, Vice President for Student Affairs
The UF campus community welcomes over 7,500 campus residents and their families during residence hall check-in each fall. The fall residence hall check-in process impacts campus traffic, parking, and other event planning.
For planning purposes, the Division of Student Affairs is sharing the dates for Fall 2014 Residence Hall Check-in and Fall 2015 Residence Hall Check-in at this time.
Fall 2014 Residence Hall Check-in: Halls open Tuesday August 19, 2014, at 8 a.m. Check-in occurs Tuesday August 19 […]
Published: Jan 21st, 2014
Donna Stricker, Director, Presidential Events and Commencement
Ceremonies: This spring, there will be a total of 16 commencement ceremonies held on the UF Campus. Included in the ceremonies are the Doctoral Degree Ceremony (all Ph.D., Ed.D., Au.D., D.P.M., D.P.T.), 4:00pm, Friday, April 25, 2014; a Masters and Specialist Degree Ceremony (for the following colleges only: Public Health and Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Journalism and Communications, Medicine, Business Administration, and Health and Human Performance), 4:00pm Friday, May 2, 2014; […]
Published: Jan 14th, 2014
Paula Varnes Fussell, Vice President for Human Resource Services
Dr. Luisa Amelia Dempere, Chair, President’s Council on Diversity
The UF President’s Council on Diversity and the Office of the Vice President for Human Resource Services are pleased to welcome Dr. Damon Williams—a nationally recognized figure in diversity, leadership and organizational change—to campus. The former vice provost and chief diversity officer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Williams is the author of “Strategic Diversity Leadership” and “The Chief Diversity Officer.” Dr. Williams will give a […]
Published: Jan 10th, 2014
Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller
A Schedule of Paydays and Critical Dates for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 can be accessed on the Payroll, Finance and Accounting website at: http://www.fa.ufl.edu/departments/payroll-tax-services/payroll-schedules/.
The schedule includes Time and Labor deadlines as well as the Human Resource office’s deadlines to assure that all supporting documents are received in time for approval for the next payday.
You may contact Linda Orfield, lorfield@ufl.edu or Roberta Elkins, relkins1056@ufl.edu in University Payroll and Tax Services, (352) 392- 1231, if you have […]
Published: Jan 7th, 2014
Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs
I am pleased to share with you the new online “Service Request” portal on the UF Planning, Design & Construction (formerly UF Facilities Planning & Construction) website www.facilities.ufl.edu for use when requesting renovation, remodeling, interior design and quick response services. The online form will also allow the customer to request a space study, facility program and, in the future, submit a space or lease request .
With these expanded services, it is important to reiterate the […]
Published: Jan 6th, 2014
Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Effective January 2, R. Elaine Turner has been appointed Interim Dean for the University of Florida IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS).
Teri Balser has stepped down as dean to pursue opportunities that will assist the university in transforming undergraduate education. We are very appreciative of Teri’s efforts as Dean and look forward to working with her in her future endeavors with the University.
UF/IFAS CALS is one of the largest colleges […]
Published: Jan 6th, 2014
Kevin Knudson, Director, University Honors Program
The University Honors Program solicits nominations for the Elizabeth Wood Dunlevie Honors Term Professorships. Candidates must be among the university’s most esteemed faculty. The Professorships will be for a period of one academic year (2014-15), and Professors will each be responsible for teaching one course for the Honors Program in either the Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 semester on a topic of their choosing. The course is to be a part of each professor’s regular teaching assignment […]
Published: Jan 2nd, 2014
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
I am pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips has today begun her duties as Executive Director of UF Online. She moves into a smoothly operating organization, thanks largely to the organizational efforts of Associate Provost Andy McCollough in the past year.
You may contact Betty for UF Online business through her email betty.phillips@ufl.edu or in the UF Online office at 352-273-4478.
Published: Jan 2nd, 2014
Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President
There will be a campus-wide discussion about an emerging Biodiversity Initiative on January 14, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in UF’s Emerson Hall.
While details of the meeting are being finalized, Distinguished Professor Pam Soltis is planning to present a vision for such an initiative as a stimulus to discussion among interested parties.
David Norton, Win Phillips, and Joe Glover will facilitate a conversation among attendees to determine the path forward.
Please feel free to alert interested parties.
