Chair's and Director's Handbook

The “UF Handbook for Chairs and Directors” provides general resources and information regarding common issues that emerge in the administration of units at the department level. Throughout, references to “chairs” should be understood to include those directors who manage programs similar to and at the same level as departments. The “Handbook” should be used as an informational resource rather than as the final authority on an issue.

Overview

Readers should consult the following sources for more specific information:

• University of Florida Regulations and Policies: http://www.regulations.ufl.edu
• Relevant collective bargaining agreements (faculty, staff & GTAs): https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/employee-relations/union-contracts/
• UF Constitution: http://www.generalcounsel.ufl.edu/downloads/Constitution.pdf
• Legal questions: Office of the General Counsel (OGC) http://www.generalcounsel.ufl.edu/, 123 Tigert Hall, (352) 392-1358 
• Employee relations issues: Office of Human Resource Services (HRS) http://www.hr.ufl.edu/, 903 West University Ave., (352) 392-1075.
  • Staff Handbook: http://hr.ufl.edu/working-at-uf/policies/
  • Faculty Handbook:  http://handbook.aa.ufl.edu/
• Office of Research: http://www.research.ufl.edu/
• Dean of Students Office: http://www.dso.ufl.edu
• University Ombuds (students): http://www.ombuds.ufl.edu/
• Disability Resource Center: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/
• TEAMS and USPS policies: Employee Handbook http://hr.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/publications/handbook.pdf
• Information Privacy: UF Privacy Office: http://privacy.ufl.edu
• Information Technology Security and Policies: http://infosec.ufl.edu/