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October 22Each year, UF’s benefits Open Enrollment period provides a window of time for employees to make changes to their insurance plans. This year’s Open Enrollment begins September 27 at 8:00 a.m. and ends October 22 at 6:00 p.m. (EST). During Open Enrollment, all state- and most UF-sponsored plans will be available for changes.
Open Enrollment web site provides helpful news
and information
Human Resource Services has established a 2010 Open Enrollment section of its web site filled with articles and important information relevant to this year's Open Enrollment period.
Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period
kicks off Sept. 10
In the spring of each academic year, the University of Florida honors faculty and staff throughout campus who make the extra effort to succeed.
myUFL Portal to undergo upgrade this month; ensure your browser is up-to-date!
As part of the ongoing effort to keep university systems current, starting the evening of September 24, a software upgrade will be performed on the myUFL Portal.
Tenure, permanent status, and promotion workshops available this month
Workshops have been scheduled to discuss the preparation of tenure and promotion packets and the University evaluation process for 2010-11.
Sick Leave Pool open enrollment runs throughout October
Qualifying University of Florida employees who are not already members may apply for membership in the Sick Leave Pool during its Open Enrollment period from October 1 to 31.
Deadline for Higher Education Opportunity scholarship applications is November 1
Information session to be held on October 6
The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with the opportunity of tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at the University of Florida.
Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program offers possibility of more affordable higher education
The Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program (TEP) provides the opportunity for dependent children of the University of Florida’s full-time employees (excluding OPS) to attend a participating Tuition Exchange college or university at a significant tuition reduction rate.
New “Diversity at Work” workshop now available
Interested in learning more about diversity in the workplace? Consider attending a new workshop titled “Diversity at Work!”
Davis Productivity Award nominations due September 10
Nomination forms for the 2011 Davis Productivity Awards program, which annually honors state government employees throughout Florida, are now available.
Drug-free workplace statement summarizes UF’s policy
The federal law known as the Drug-Free Workplace Act requires the University of Florida to maintain a drug-free workplace.
Walking Gators provides opportunity to exercise, meet new people
The Healthy Gators Coalition encourages UF faculty, staff, and students of all fitness levels to de-stress during the work day, meet new people, and get fresh air and exercise with the Walking Gators program.
New locations added to Gator Dining meal plan
Gator Dining offers UF faculty and staff a meal plan that provides 30 meals at the Fresh Food Company (Broward Dining Hall), Gator Corner Dining Center, Home Zone, Orange & Brew, and now the Camellia Court Café in the Harn Museum of Art and Croutons at the Reitz Union Food Court.
Third annual “One Less Car” challenge is underway
Join your fellow Gators and pledge to take alternative transportation on Oct. 6, One Less Car Day, and throughout the fall semester.
Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart to headline Gator Growl
Now in its 87th year, Gator Growl— hosted by Florida Blue Key— is produced by more than 500 student volunteers, making it the largest student-run pep rally in the world.
Immediate openings available at CCLC
The Children’s Creative Learning Center’s Child Enrichment Center has openings for enrollment in all age groups, infants through school-age.
New air service to and from Miami available in October
American Eagle will offer nonstop jet service between the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning on October 1. For more information, please click here.
Speaker series to feature faculty and students who have thrived in a foreign country
This fall, the International Center will host a speaker series highlighting students and faculty who have thrived in a foreign country and the transformations and decisions they made to adapt and excel in an unfamiliar environment.
UF Eye Specialties Clinic offering a limited-time employee discount on iLASIK
To learn more about iLASIK vision correction and meet the surgeon, attend a free seminar on September 22 at the Eye Specialties Clinic at Hampton Oaks.
Financial planning assistance available
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis. Please call for an appointment.
Retirement and financial planning workshops slated
for fall
Registration for these information sessions, as well as other training workshops sponsored by UF Training and Organizational Development, is currently open through myUFL.
©2010 University of Florida Office of Human Resource Services
The InfoGator is a monthly e-publication produced by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resource Services. It is distributed electronically to UF faculty and staff and is available online. Please direct questions or comments to its editor, Angie Brown; Human Resource Services; P.O. Box 115006; (352) 392-4626; TDD 800-955-8771. The InfoGator is available in an alternative format upon request.
