Memos Category
Published: Jan 11th, 2013
W. Andrew McCollough, Associate Provost for Teaching & Technology
Applications to establish, or make changes to Distance Learning Fees for the summer and fall 2013 terms are now being accepted through PeopleSoft. All departmental applications should be submitted no later than Friday, January 25, 2013, and Dean’s approval is required by Friday, February 1, 2013. All existing fees should be reviewed to determine if you are charging the appropriate fee to cover the resources needed.
Tagging of sections with DL fees previously approved will […]
Published: Dec 19th, 2012
Jeffrey Chorlog, Assistant Vice President, Physical Plant Division
Please help the University in its mission to conserve resources by turning off equipment, lights, computers, and other devices that require power before departing for the holiday break.
Temperature setbacks in most office and classroom areas are being allowed, but will not affect current schedules for research facilities, file server rooms, or areas that will have personnel working during the winter break.
The schedule setback dates are Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
If you have […]
Published: Dec 18th, 2012
Elias G. Eldayrie, Vice President & Chief Information Officer
The Technology Fee collected from students each year funds IT-based projects proposed by students, faculty, and staff. The submission deadline for 2013 “Tech Fee” concept papers is February 15, 2013. Last year the Tech Fee funded three projects, including which can be viewed on the website.
Anyone in the UF community with an idea that fits the guidelines must meet with the UFIT unit who would support the project before submitting a concept paper. In […]
Published: Dec 17th, 2012
Dr. David P. Norton, Vice President for Research
The Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Gray as Director of the Division of Sponsored Research (DSR) for the University of Florida effective December 17, 2012. The Division of Sponsored Research oversees all extramural proposal submissions, accepts and administers grant awards, and negotiates contracts and other research-related agreements on behalf of the University of Florida. As Director, Ms. Gray will now be responsible for the administration and promotion of the […]
Published: Dec 13th, 2012
Jamie Lewis Keith, Vice President and General Counsel
The above-reference regulation was approved by the Board of Trustees on December 7, 2012. The regulation change in its final form is now effective and has been published on the Regulations’ website at http://regulations.ufl.edu.
Thank you.
Published: Dec 13th, 2012
Danita D. Nias, Executive Director and Rahul Patel, Chair, Nominating Committee
With the guidance of its strategic plan to “Be the Best,” the University of Florida Alumni Association is embracing an enhanced role as an indispensable resource for the Gator that lives in all of us. We are currently seeking nominations of driven, successful individuals who can represent their fellow Gators as we strive to provide relevant, high quality services that support, engage, and educate the Gator Nation. To fill the expected vacancies […]
Published: Dec 12th, 2012
Dr. Kathleen Ann Long, Associate Provost
Funding Opportunity: Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program
*Sponsor: Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium
*Internal Deadline: February 18, 2013
*Eligibility: Faculty
Summary
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Visiting Faculty Travel
Grant Program is intended to enhance faculty collaboration
that stimulates scholarly initiatives between SEC
universities. This initiative gives faculty from one SEC
university the opportunity to travel to another SEC campus
to: exchange ideas; develop grant proposals; conduct
research; consult with faculty and/or students; offer
lectures or symposia; or engage in whatever activities are
agreeable to the visitor and host unit.
The […]
Published: Dec 6th, 2012
Dr. Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Listed below are the dates for the Academic Year through Spring 2014.
Summer 2013 Number of Pay Periods
Term A 05/16/13 – 06/30/13 3.2
Term B 07/01/13 – 08/15/13 3.4
Term C 05/16/13 – 08/15/13 6.6
2013-2014 Academic Year Number of Pay Periods
Fall 2013 08/16/13 – 12/31/13 9.8
Spring 2014 01/01/14 – 05/15/14 […]
Published: Dec 5th, 2012
Kevin Knudson, Chair, Creative Campus Committee and Director, UF Honors Program
With funding provided by the Office of the Provost, the Creative Campus Committee (CCC) is pleased to announce the following opportunities for the 2013-14 academic year.
*Catalyst Fund: In an effort to promote and enhance creative activity on campus, the CCC solicits proposals for projects that offer highly innovative approaches to teaching, research, or multi-disciplinary enquiry. Faculty are invited to propose projects individually or in collaboration with other faculty, staff, and students. In […]
Published: Dec 4th, 2012
Joe 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
(December 6-7, 2012). No classes should be held on reading
days, and students are encouraged to use these days for study
and review.
Additionally, consonant with university rules, 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 keep in mind that your students are under
considerable […]
