University of Central Florida STARS The UCF Report University Archives 11-4-1992 The UCF Report, Vol. 15 No. 7, November 4, 1992 University of Central Florida Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The UCF Report by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Recommended Citation University of Central Florida, "The UCF Report, Vol. 15 No. 7, November 4, 1992" (1992). The UCF Report. 440. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport/440 IIP* III Volume 15, Number 7 The University of Central Florida newspaper for faculty and staff Nov. 4, 1992 Clips Inauguration Showcase schedule Program seeking 11:30 a.m.: Jazz Band performing on stage one mentors for students Noon: Gospel Choir performing on stage two showcases 12:15 p.m.: Presentations to president by faculty, Mentors are needed for the students and staff on stage one Orlando/Orange County COM­ 12:30 p.m.: Salsa dance performed by the Hispanic PACT program so more Orange UCF, campus American Student Association on stage two County students at risk of dropping 12:40 p.m.: Dancing from the north of India performed out of school can be served. The inauguration ceremony of President John Hitt as by the Indian Student Association on stage two In a letter from Patrick Knipe, UCF's fourth president will be the star attraction in a 12:50 p.m.: Dancing depicting the Caribbean nations by chair of COMPACT'S board of weeklong medley of inaugural activities, but another event the Caribbean Club on stage two directors, to President John Hitt, he is expected to add to the excitement. asked the president to encourage Organizers of this month's inauguration activities are employees on all levels to donate predicting that one of the highlight's will be the Campus showcase organizers. one hour a week to spend with an Showcase, an event featuring student and faculty exhibits. "It's a way of presenting our accomplishments as a at-risk student. Volunteers will not The showcase will be open on Nov. 19,11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. university, of sharing our accomplishments with the be asked for money. This will be the first time in the university's history that president and with each other," she said. "While there is no shortage of ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ a showcase has been Every club, department and other campus organization students who need this vital, See related stories, presented on such a large has been invited to take part in the showcase, which will proven program to help them stay scale. spread across the entire green, from the library past the in school, there is a critical shortage event schedule, page 3 "Our intent is to say to health and physics building to the student center. Two of mentors," Knipe said. "Mentors •"•••••••••••••••••™^^^" the president, 'Mr. stages and food booths will also be set up. are the mainstay and mortar of the President, this is who we are. We are here to help you COMPACT program. They help celebrate this special day,'" said Carol Wilson, one of the Please see SHOWCASE, page 3 hold lives together. They make a difference." COMPACT'S goal is to be in all Orange County high schools by Home is where the heart is 1994. The program currently serves more than 600 students. Those interested in finding out more information about COM­ PACT can call 425-1234, ext. 203. Newspaper donates $10,000 to university The Orlando Sentinel has donated $10,000 to support three programs at UCF. The library received a $6,000 challenge grant. The money will be used to fund a new educational collection in early childhood education. For the next few months, The Sentinel will match all donations up to $6,000 received by the library. Another $3,000 went to the International Writers Series to expand the program. The UCF McKnight Center for Excellence received $1,000. The center identifies and rewards honor students in kindergarten through 12th grade. U.S. Sen. Bob Graham is a long way from his Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., as he chats with University Placement tests of Central Florida President John Hitt during a stop on campus while visiting Central Florida recently. required for nurses Registered nurses entering the R.N. to B.S.N, program at UCF are Increased spring class schedule required to pass advanced place­ ment tests. The National League for Nurs­ ing Mobility Examinations will be could provide enrollment boost given on the Daytona Beach The University of Central Florida towards degrees while solving a In an announcement Monday, campus Monday and Tuesday, will offer a record number of spring potential funding problem caused by President John Hitt said he has Nov. 9 and 10. These examinations semester classes in a calculated effort unusually low enrollments last „ will not be repeated until spring. to speed students' academic progress summer. Please see NUMBERS, page 6 For additional information, call Roberta Gropper, (904) 254-4428. Next issue of The UCF Report is Nov. 18 • Deadline is Nov. 11 University of Central Florida Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 2500 U.S. Postage Paid Orlando, Florida 32816 Orlando, Florida Address Correction Requested Permit No. 3575 Memorandum To: Faculty and staff To: All USPS employees From: John Hitt, president From: Mark Roberts, personnel services Subject: A thank you for past and future cooperation Subject Outside activity/employment/conflict of interest Now that the fall semester is well advanced and the spring term is just over the In accordance with BOR requirements, as stipulated in rule 6C7-3.018, Outside horizon, I want to thank faculty and staff for both past and future efforts to serve the Employment, all employees are required to submit and/or renew their Report of educational needs of our students. Outside Activity/Employment/Conflict of Interest (Rev. 8/91) form, annually in the fall As many of you know, this fall UCF added 180 classes above and beyond the normal under certain circumstances. Those circumstances are if they plan to undertake outside roster of sections to speed students' progress towards degrees and to minimize the activities/employment in which they plan to use any university facilities or equipment likelihood of returning funding to the Board of Regents Office if we fail to meet our in connection with such matters or if such activities/employment have the potential for tuition income goal. The effort was great, the results significant (we cut the income conflict of interest, such as ownership of stock in a company which does business with shortfall in half), and complaints were few. To all who helped - faculty, staff, office UCF; officer, director, partner in a company which does business with UCF; contractual managers, administrators, student employees, everyone ~ my heartfelt thanks. relationships with companies which do business with UCF; relationship with companies Now the rest of the story: even if we succeed in equaling the fall enrollment in the writing textbooks or instructional materials used at UCF; political office; and, any like spring term, we still face the prospect of a shortfall of $250,000 in tuition and other fees involvements must be reported and renewed each year. that make up the incidental revenue trust fund. So we need to do even better next spring Additionally, any employee who intends to use any university facilities or equipment than we have done this fall. Otherwise, UCF might have to rebate to the Board of in connection with outside activities/employment is required to submit this report of Regents Office an amount equal to the shortfall in our incidental revenue trust fund. their intentions, as delineated in the rule and form. USPS employees are not required to Beyond that, UCF's funding base for next year will shrink. report outside employment if none of the above-stated factors apply. To avoid both undesirable consequences, I have authorized the expenditure of some The above-mentioned report shall be completed and forwarded to the director, $350,000 from reserve accounts to add over 200 sections in high-demand courses. We university personnel services, for inclusion in the employee's personnel record. seek to attract new students and to provide an incentive for returning students to For further information or questions with regard to this policy, contact university assume a heavier credit load, should their circumstances permit. Our choice seems personnel services, x2771. The form can be obtained at university personnel office, ADM simple: invest funds to meet students' needs, or risk returning those funds because of a 230. shortfall in the incidental revenue trust fund and see our funding base eroded. With your continued cooperation and hard work, we will meet the challenge. To: Deans, chairs and graduate program directors Again, many thanks for your efforts on behalf of UCF. From: Frank Juge, academic affairs Subject: UCF Foundation Minority Graduate Fellowship awards To: Vice presidents, deans, chairs, directors, other supervisory staff From: John Bolte, administration and finance Through the generosity of the UCF Foundation, three UCF Foundation Minority Subject: Inaugural activities Graduate Fellowships in the amount of $1,650 have been made available for prospective new graduate students. The moneys will be paid in two equal installments after the add- President John Hitt will be inaugurated on Nov. 19. The president would appreciate drop period of the fall 1993 and spring 1994 semesters. your assistance in providing an opportunity for your staff to participate in inaugural Please note that the fellowships are for the purposes of academic recruitment; that is, activities.