Month: March 2016

In-unit faculty raises awaiting ratification

On Jan. 28, the University Board of Trustees (UBOT) held a special session to resolve the impasse between the University of Florida and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF). Following the impasse resolution, UF Human Resource Services initially communicated that merit increases would be reflected in paychecks received on March 18. However, according to state law, the university and the union must enter into an agreement consistent with the UBOT’s impasse decision and obtain both UFF and UBOT ratification of that agreement.

Strategic development planning process underway to identify shared community vision

The University of Florida has announced the launch of a strategic development planning process designed to secure Gainesville and Alachua County’s place among the most vibrant college communities in the country. With an eye toward developing “a preeminent city” for a preeminent university, the strategic development process will examine the future of the city within the context of UF’s aspiration to become one of the nation’s top-10 public universities.

Annual performance appraisals for TEAMS and USPS employees due March 31

This month, departments throughout campus begin to prepare for the annual performance appraisal period. The standard evaluation period for all USPS and TEAMS employees is March 1, 2015, through Feb. 29, 2016, with appraisals completed and signed by March 31, 2016.

UF Purchasing is now Procurement Services

In an effort to reflect the range of proactive, customer-oriented services it provides to the University of Florida community, UF Purchasing has changed its name to UF Procurement Services.

Protect yourself against tax fraud

The many media reports of tax fraud over the past few years illustrate the importance of knowing how to protect yourself, to be aware of the warning signs and what steps to take if you are victimized.

Preparing for Retirement?

UF Retirement’s Financial Literacy and Retirement Education (FLARE) program is designed to provide employees with legislative updates, workshops and information on trending retirement-related topics.

Lapse in summer deductions for 9- and 10-month employees does not affect coverage

Employees on 9- and 10-month appointments will not have deductions taken over the summer months for UFSelect, GatorCare and/or state plans, if enrolled. Premiums for these employees’ elected coverage(s) are deducted in the fall and spring semesters in order to cover the summer months.

Sick leave cashout program to discontinue after June 2016

Beginning July 1, no payments for sick leave will be made for any type of separation from employment for TEAMS, USPS and faculty who are not part of the collective bargaining unit.

COMPASS information sessions offered this month

The University of Florida recently announced the COMPASS program, a multi-year effort to unify and modernize its student systems. COMPASS stands for Campus-wide Modernization Program to Advance Student Services. Over the next five years, COMPASS will be implemented in a series of releases that began with the student self-service functions migrating to ONE.UF on Feb. 19.

Tenure, Permanent Status and Promotion workshops for faculty

Workshops to discuss the preparation of tenure and promotion packets and the university evaluation process for the 2016-17 academic year are scheduled for March 11 and 24.