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Appointment of Interim Associate Dean of the Graduate School

Published: May 24th, 2013

Dr. Henry T. Frierson, Associate Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mazyck, Ph.D., as Interim Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Director of the Office of Graduate Minority Programs, effective May 16, 2013.

Mazyck received his Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University where he studied environmental engineering and fuel science. He joined the University of Florida in 2000 and presently holds the position of Professor in the College of Engineering […]

Material & Supply Fees/Equipment Use Fees

Published: May 21st, 2013

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

Applications to establish or adjust Material and Supply Fees and Equipment Use Fees for the Spring 2014 Term are now being accepted.  All departmental requests should be submitted no later than September 13, 2013 and Deans approvals by September 20, 2013. Provost required approval requests should be approved by the Dean and submitted to the Provost no later than September 13, 2013.
Existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee […]

Graduate Student Scholarships – Deadline, Thursday, May 23

Published: May 7th, 2013

Susan Robell, Scholarship Chair, University Women’s Club

The Board of the University Women’s Club has approved five (5) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to be awarded to graduate students this year. The student must, at least, be completing the first year of graduate study and must be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident. The awards for men and women are based on scholastic excellence, character and financial need. Only one student may be nominated by a department or program.

To complete the […]

New Director of the University of Florida Office of Sustainability

Published: May 3rd, 2013

Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President for Business Affairs

I am pleased to announce that Matthew I. Williams has accepted the position of Director for the Office of Sustainability. Mr. Williams will assume the role of Director on May 20, 2013.

Mr. Williams was instrumental in establishing the Office of Sustainability at Auburn University in addition to a wide range of sustainability related programs and collaborative projects across campus and the community. Mr. Williams currently serves as Program Manager for Sustainability at Auburn University.

Prior to […]

2012-2013 Fiscal Year End Closing

Published: May 3rd, 2013

Michael V. McKee, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

It is that time of year again to prepare for the annual closing of the fiscal year. The 2012-2013 fiscal year ends on June 30, 2013. The scheduled date for closing the General Ledger for the 2013 fiscal year is Thursday, July 11, 2013.
Year-end closing requires the coordinated efforts of Finance and Accounting and campus departments to ensure that all financial activity is accurately recorded. It is important that all departments review and reconcile […]

Dean of the College of Nursing

Published: May 2nd, 2013

Dr. David S. Guzick, Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, President, UF&Shands Health System
Dr. Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Following a rigorous national search, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Anna McDaniel, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N, as dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing. Dr. McDaniel will start this summer.

We are grateful for the efforts of the search committee led by chair Michael Perri, Ph.D., dean of the College of Public Health and Health Professions, […]

Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Performance

Published: May 2nd, 2013

Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Connaughton has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of Health and Human Performance beginning May 10 through June 30, 2013.  Dr. Connaughton currently serves as Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and is a Professor and Interim Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Tourism, Recreation & Sport Management.  He will succeed Dr. Kelli Brown, who is stepping down as interim dean on May 10, after […]

New dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Published: May 1st, 2013

Dr. David S. Guzick, Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, President, UF&Shands Health System
Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources
IFAS

We are pleased to announce that James W. Lloyd, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

We are confident our veterinary college, hospitals and clinics, which boast nationally and internationally recognized programs in academia as well as advanced research laboratories and facilities, will flourish under his leadership.
We extend our thanks to the […]

Announcement of Graduate School Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Published: Apr 30th, 2013

Dr. Henry Frierson, Associate Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that R. Paul Duncan, PhD will assume the position
of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2013.

Duncan is currently the Malcom and Christine Randall Professor, and Chair of the Department
of Health Services Research, Management and Policy in the College of Public Health and Health
Professions. A native of Belleville, Ontario, he earned his undergraduate degree at Queen’s
University, and a MS and PhD in Sociology […]

E/U Grade Processing

Published: Apr 22nd, 2013

Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

As we approach the end of the spring term, you will soon receive new instructions from the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) for submitting grades of E or U.  These changes are related to the university’s responsibilities relative to the annual disbursement of over $312,000,000 in federal Title IV financial aid to our students. This new process will allow us to better determine the difference between an earned E or U grade.  […]