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New Faculty Orientation

Published: Aug 4th, 2023

Melissa Curry, Interim Vice President for Human ResourcesChris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs

To welcome new faculty to the University of Florida and provide information about available resources and services, UF Human Resources has partnered with the Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching Excellence to provide an online version of New Faculty Orientation hosted via Canvas and found at https://ufl.instructure.com/courses/403368.The orientation site – which will be available to new faculty as they are hired and throughout the […]

Appointment of Interim Directors within Strategic Research Development and Animal Care Services

Published: Jul 12th, 2023

David P. Norton, Vice President for Research

UF Research is pleased to announce two new appointments within the leadership team.  Beginning August 7, 2023, Dr. Irene Cooke, Assistant Vice President for Research, will assume the role of Interim Director of Strategic Research Development for UF Research.  The Strategic Research Development unit identifies sponsored research opportunities, provides education and training in proposal development, and facilitates large interdisciplinary research initiatives within the UF community.  Dr. Cooke joined UF in 2012 as Director of Research Compliance […]

University of Florida Regulation Amendment: UF Regulation 3.0375 – Tuition Cost

Published: Jun 15th, 2023

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

The above-referenced regulation amendment was approved by the University Board of Trustees on June 8, 2023, and the Board of Governors on June 15, 2023.  The final version of the regulation amendment is now effective and has been published on the University’s Regulations website at http://regulations.ufl.edu. 

Thank you.

Annual Fraud Awareness Reminder

Published: Jun 15th, 2023

Olga Weider, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

The University of Florida is committed to fostering an organizational culture where risk management structures are established to prevent and detect fraud.  Fraud is defined as an intentional misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact for the purpose of obtaining a benefit that would not otherwise be received, or inducement of another to act upon the intentional misrepresentation or concealment to his or her detriment (Board of Governors Regulation 3.003).  

As UF employees, we are […]

Debra Lyon named interim Dean of the College of Nursing

Published: Jun 14th, 2023

David R. Nelson, M.D., Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, UF & President, UF Health

I am pleased to share that Debra Lyon, Ph.D., R.N., FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, has accepted the position of interim dean of the UF College of Nursing starting on July 1. Her appointment will provide a smooth transition period until a new dean is in place.

Dr. Lyon is well-qualified to assume this leadership role. She currently serves as the executive associate dean and the Kirbo Endowed Chair. She has […]

IRB-02 Chair Announcement

Published: Jun 12th, 2023

Dr. David Norton, Vice President for Research

I am pleased to announce that Kim Walsh-Childers, Ph.D., professor of journalism, has accepted the position of chair of Institutional Review Board (IRB)-02 that reviews non-medical behavioral, social, and educational research, effective July 1, 2023.

Dr. Walsh-Childers has been a member of the IRB since August 2017. As an IRB member she has demonstrated commitment to protecting research subjects, regulatory compliance, and collaborating with researchers to facilitate research within the regulations.  She is committed to improving the efficiency […]

Summer 2023 Commencement Information

Published: Jun 12th, 2023

Steph McBride, Director of Commencements

Ceremonies 

This summer, there will be three university-wide commencement ceremonies that will take place in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center

The Doctoral Degree Ceremony on Friday, August 11 at 2:00pm (processional to begin at 1:40pm).Bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist’s degrees ceremony #1 on Friday, August 11 at 7pm (processional to begin at 6:30pm): Art, DCP, Edu, HHP, HW CoE, CJC, Med, Nurs, Pharm, PHHP, Vet MedBachelor’s and master’s degrees ceremony #2 on Saturday, August 12 at 10am (processional to begin at […]

IACUC Chair Announcement

Published: May 15th, 2023

David P. Norton, Vice President for Research

I am pleased to announce that Kerri O’Malley, Ph.D., research assistant professor of vascular surgery in the UF College of Medicine, has accepted the position of chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), effective July 1, 2023.

Dr. O’Malley has been a member of the UF IACUC since 2019, and a vice chair since 2022.  As an IACUC member, she has demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, regulatory compliance, collaborating with researchers to facilitate research […]

Notices of Proposed Regulation Amendment

Published: May 11th, 2023

Amy Meyers Hass, Vice President and General Counsel

UF-3.0375 – Tuition Cost

UF-7.010 – Faculty Evaluations

The above Notices of Proposed Regulation Amendment have been published on the University’s official website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.

Thank you.

Proposed 2023-2024 Fringe Benefit Pool Rates

Published: May 8th, 2023

Olga N. Weider, Assistant Vice President and University Controller

The University has calculated the new proposed fringe rates for fiscal year 2023-2024 and has submitted them to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Although we do not expect any objections, the proposed rates are subject to DHHS approval and should be used with that understanding in your planning for fiscal year 2023-2024.  The rates, when approved, will be effective July 1, 2023.

The employee categories and corresponding proposed benefit rates are as […]