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| April 2010 | |
UF offers free smoking cessation program to faculty, staff, and spouses
In anticipation of campus going smoke-free July 1, the University’s Employee Assistance Program, in partnership with the Area Health Education Centers, is continuing to offer a FREE smoking cessation program to UF employees.
Close to completing the Supervisory Challenge?
Only have a course or two to go to complete the Supervisory Challenge? This summer is the perfect time to get certified before the program is revised and re-launched in a new format in the fall of 2010.
Employees must report 2009-10 compensatory leave use by May 13
All non-exempt TEAMS and USPS employees as well as exempt USPS employees may use overtime and/or special compensatory leave through the end of the fiscal year—June 30.
People First Changes Coming Soon
Coming July 2010, People First will have a brand new look and feel designed to make your benefit enrollment activities easier.
Lapse in summer deductions for UF-sponsored insurance plans does not impact coverage
If you participate in certain UF-sponsored insurance plans, you will notice a temporary increase in take-home pay over the summer. Based on your appointment status, your deduction cycle for these university-sponsored plans will vary.
Part-time employees' health insurance premium increase begins May 7
Based on 2009 legislative changes, UF will pay higher rates for its employees’ health plans beginning with the May 7 paycheck.
2010 Prudential-Davis Productivity Award winners announced
The Prudential-Davis Productivity Awards program, which honors state government employees throughout Florida, has announced its winners for 2010.
Employee Education Program accepting applications for summer semesters
The Employee Education Program (EEP) is a popular benefit available to eligible UF faculty and staff. The program provides tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of eligible college-level courses per semester.
Premium increase for over-age dependent health plan coverage
As a result of legislative action, effective May for June 2010 coverage, employees enrolled in the over-age dependent health plan for dependents ages 19 to 30 will experience a rate increase from $498.68 to $523.62 for each over-age dependent covered.
Legislative news from FRS
The Florida Retirement System’s (FRS) Division of Retirement and Department of Management Services encourage members to stay up-to-date on proposed legislation impacting member benefits.
myUFL Financial Systems Upgrade Travel and Expense module online presentation is available now!
The Travel and Expense module in the myUFL system will be impacted by the myUFL Financial Systems Upgrade that will “go live” in spring 2011.
Registration for UF Training and Organizational Development’s summer schedule of courses opened April 5
Available to interested faculty and staff, these workshops represent an opportunity to invest in yourself as part of your commitment to personal and professional development.
File 2009 flexible spending account claim forms by April 15
If you participated in a medical or dependent-care reimbursement account during 2009, your claims must be submitted to the People First Service Center by April 15, 2010.
Faculty and staff parking decals expire May 1
All University of Florida and Shands faculty and staff parking decals will expire on May 1.
Financial planning assistance available to employees:
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis. Please call for an appointment.
SciQuest Implementation Team recognized by the University Board of Trustees
At its March 15 meeting, the University of Florida Board of Trustees honored the SciQuest Implementation Team responsible for the launch of myUF Market.
Upcoming retirement and financial planning workshops:
Registration for the following session, along with other training workshops sponsored by UF Training and Organizational Development, is currently open through myUFL:
Planning your summer vacation? Get travel discounts through Gator Perks!
UF’s Gator Perks program rewards faculty and staff by offering discounts at participating vendors.
Free body composition testing offered to children through UF’s Sports Performance Center (UFSPC)
Childhood obesity is on the rise and often leads to joint pain, inactivity, and early onset of muscle and bone problems.
UF Eye Specialties Clinic offers a time-limited employee discount on iLASIK vision correction
Find out if you are a candidate for iLASIK vision correction surgery by attending a free seminar on April 21 at the Eye Specialties Clinic at Hampton Oaks (UF Ophthalmology).
Academic and Professional Assembly seeks nominations for its 2010-11 elections
TEAMS employees on the TA12, TA10, and TA09 pay plans as well as all career faculty who are not members of the University of Florida Faculty Senate are eligible to serve as officers in the Academic and Professional Assembly.
Weight Watchers open house to be held on April 15
The Living Well Fitness Center for UF faculty and staff is sponsoring a Weight Watchers 17-week At Work meeting series.
Florida Food Summit to be held April 12-13
The Florida Food Summit, slated to be held at the J. Wayne Reitz Union, will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about sustainability and food systems through keynote presentations, panel discussion, a fair featuring a farmers market, and a photography exhibit.
Join campus Earth Day celebration on April 21
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with students, staff, faculty, and members of the Gainesville community.
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