NO. | DATE | AUTHORITY | DELEGATED TO | NOTES | RE-DELEGATION |
2008-003 | 06/11/08 | Radiation Safety Program Institutional Official with Authority over USF’s Radiation Safety Program & USF’s Fla. Radioactive Material Licenses (806-1; 806-3; 806-5) | VP for Research & Innovation | Supersedes Delegation 2007-003 | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2008-002 | 06/11/08 | Animal Care & Use Program Authority & Responsibility for USF’s Animal Care and Use Program. | VP for Research & Innovation | Supersedes Delegations 2007-002; 2002-005 | May Re-Delegate Mgt & Admin. Authority re operational aspects of program & facilities to Dir. of Comparative Medicine. May not be further delegated. |
2008-001 | 06/11/08 | Human Subjects Participating in Research 1) Institutional Signatory Official for USF’s Federal-Wide Assurance w/U.S. DHHS, OHRP. 2) Authority & Resp. for overseeing protection of human subjects in research as approved by USF IRBs. 3) Overall Resp. for Human Research Protections Program (HRPP). | VP for Research & Innovation | Supersedes Delegations 2007-001; 2005-003 | May Re-Delegate Mgmt & Admin. authority re operational aspects of USF HRPP to Dir. Div of Research Integrity & Compliance. May not be further delegated. |
2007-004 | 12/14/07 | Student Entertainment Contracts Authority to execute contracts for student entertainment on the Tampa Campus (provided that contracts are reviewed by University counsel). | Student Affairs: Associate VP;
Assistant VP; Asst. VP/Dean of Students; Assoc. Dean of Students/Engagement & Involvement. | This is a re-delegation (Ref. No. 1973-008; 1998-011). This delegation rescinds delegations nos. 1981-006 (Tampa); 1984-003; 1991-004 & 1996-005 | Re-Delegation Authorized |
2006-005 | 10/25/06 | U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Form G-28 Authority to sign USCIS Form G-28 provided: a separate Form G-28 is completed for each matter; no signed blank forms to outside counsel; copy of executed forms to OGC within 3 business days. This delegation does not provide or commit funds for payment of outside counsel fees, costs or expenses. | Authority from USF General Counsel to: Dean, International Affairs and Director, International Student & Scholar Services | Delegation 2002-006 to David Austell revoked. | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2006-004 | 07/14/06 | Compensation (salaries) Authority to approve salary actions for all employees within the reporting structure of Executive Services, in accordance with HR procedures. | Dr. Cindy Visot
Chief of Staff | This memorandum rescinds “Fix compensation” provision, sec (2)(i) of Delegation No. 1998-011) | Re-Delegation Authorized
(limited in accordance with established HR compensation procedures) |
2006-003 | 07/14/06 | Compensation (salaries) Authority to approve salary actions for all employees within their respective areas in accordance with HR procedures. | Provost & Sr. VP;
Executive VP & CFO;
Vice Presidents;
Regional Chancellor;
Assoc. VP Human Resources | This memorandum rescinds “Fix compensation” provision, sec (2)(i) of Delegation No. 1998-011) | Re-Delegation Authorized
(limited in accordance with established HR compensation procedures) |
2006-001 | 03/23/06 | Research Contracts & Grants Authority to sign proposals; execute research contracts; execute solicitations & acceptances of research grants & donations. | VP-Research & Innovation;
Assoc VP-Research;
Dir-Sponsored Research;
Assoc Dir-Sponsored Research;
Asst Dir–Sponsored Research.
Subject to review and approval by the Office of the General Counsel prior to execution. | Prior delegation dated 10/23/03 to execute research contracts & grants is rescinded. | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2005-006 | 12/15/05 | Athletic Contracts Authority to enter into contracts provided by Fla. Stat. § 1001.75(5) that relate to athletic competitions; to include regular season and post-season tournaments, events, games or meets, and athletic sponsorships and advertising. (Retroactive to 6/14/04) | Director,
Intercollegiate Athletics
Subject to review and approval by the Office of the General Counsel prior to execution | | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2005-005 | 10/17/05 | Internship/Practicum Agreements
Authority to approve student internship & practicum agreements that are consistent w/ the requirements of the Procedures for Approval of Agreements with Outside Entities (12/5/95) | Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Director of the Louis de la Parte FMHI* | This is a re-delegation from the Dean, FMHI – See Delegation 2003-003 *Within Academic Affairs, V.Provost Ralph Wilcox approves. | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2005-004 | 7/25/05 | External Investigator Contracts Authority to sign contracts with external investigators for the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. | Dr. Ted Williams, Associate Vice President, DEO | | Re-Delegation Not authorized |
2005-002 | 4/25/05 | Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Sub-lease Contracts Delegates the authority to enter into Tampa Bay Technology Incubator sub-lease contracts, subject to review and approval by the Office of the General Counsel prior to execution. | Associate Vice President for Technology Development | This is a re-delegation from the Executive VP pursuant to the delegated authority in Delegation No. 2004-003 | Re-Delegation Not Authorized without written approval of the Executive Vice President. |
2005-001 | 04/15/05 | Student Government Associations Delegates the Administrative Authority for USF Student Government Associations in accordance with any applicable statutes, USF policies or rules. | Tampa: V.P. Student Affairs;
St. Petersburg: Regional Chancellor;
Sarasota-Manatee: Chief Executive Officer; Lakeland: Chief Executive Officer | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
2004-005 | 11/18/04 | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Documents Authority to execute any and all documents relating to FEMA –
DR-1561-FL; DR-1545-FL & DR-1539-FL. | Executive Vice President and CFO | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
2004-004 | 05-13-09 Revised | Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks Authority to sign any & all documents necessary to secure letters of patents, copyrights & trademarks on any work products & enforce its rights therein. | VP–Research & Innovation;
Asst. VP-Patents & Licensing. | Rescinding all prior delegations | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2004-003 | 12/21/04 | Contracts Authority to approve, execute & administer contracts exceeding $1 Million for & on behalf of UBOT, for acquisition of commodities; goods; equipment; services; leases of real/personal property; planning & construction. | Executive Vice President | This Delegation is retroactive to 05/01/02 and supersedes all prior memorandums of delegation. | Re-Delegation Authorized |
2004-002 | 03/29/04 | Study Abroad Programs Authority to Sign Agreements on behalf of USF | Provost;
V.P. – Academic Affairs*
w/ Approval by Office of the General Counsel | *Within Academic Affairs, V. Provost Ralph Wilcox approves. | Re-Delegation Authorized |
2004-001 | 02/10/04 | USF St. Petersburg Authorization to:
 Award degrees;
 Assign SIS codes;
 Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions;
 Certify graduates;
 Registration;
 Approve new courses;
 Process sabbatical leave;
 Administer Intl. Affairs program;
 Recommend faculty tenure and
promotions;
 Hiring Personnel w/ coord at
USF system level;
 Contracting w/coord at USF
system level;
 Create campus policies & procedures in concordance w/ USF system-wide policies & procedures. | Regional Chancellor University of South Florida-St. Petersburg | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2003-004 | 11/4/03 | Health Sciences Contracts Re-delegation of authority to sign certain contracts as described in Delegation No. 1998-001. | Associate V.P. for Strategic Planning & Analysis | Delegated by VP for Health Sciences | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2003-003 | 09/28/03 | Academic Affairs Authority for initial review of outside agreements; contracts within Academic Affairs, incl. student internship; practicum agreements; intl. internships; fellowships; study abroad; exchange programs; faculty support agreements; educational outreach; continuing ed; distance learning & affiliation agreements. | V. Provost for Academic Affairs (Ralph Wilcox) | Delegated by the Provost | Re-Delegation Not Authorized. |
2003-001 | 05-13-09 Revised | Material Transfer & Confidentiality Agreements Authority to Sign material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements | V.P. Research & Innovation;
Asst. VP-Patents & Lic;
Asst.Dir-Patents & Lic.
Authority w/ Review & Approval by Office of the General Counsel | Rescinding prior delegations re material transfer & confidentiality agreements | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2002-004 | 04/10/02 | Insurance Release Forms/ Settlement Agreements Authority to sign relative to the University’s risk mgmt and insurance programs. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Services;
Dir. Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Mgmt.
w/Review/Approval for form & legality by Office of the General Counsel | Re-delegation from VP Admin. Svs Ref: USF Policy 6-006 | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2002-003 | 02/19/02 | Transit Advertising Agreements Authority to enter into written contractual agreements for the display of advertising in or on USF shuttle vehicles. | Dir.- Aux. Svs;
Dir.- Parking & Transp. Svs. | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2002-002 | 02/15/02 | Delinquent Accounts Authority to charge-off or settle uncollectible accts after every reasonable effort to collect has been made. | VP - Admin. Svs;
Assoc. VP for Admin. Services;
Univ. Controller | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2002-001 | 01/29/02 | License Agreements Authority to sign license agreements w/ government agencies or other entities for access to & use of Univ. property for construction purposes, infrastructure improvements or as needed to fulfill responsibilities | VP - Admin. Svs
Assoc. VP - Admin. Services
w/Review/Approval for form & legality by the Office of the General Counsel | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2001-007 | 11/29/01 | Contracts – [$1 million or less] Authority to Approve/execute contracts at $1 million or less w/ the exception of contracts to procure professional services & approving/executing contracts for planning, construction, & equipment for projects with bldg. programs & construction budgets approved by the State Bd. Of Education | Controller;
Dir-Purchasing & Fin. Svcs;
Assoc. Controller of Purchasing & Fin. Svcs;
Assoc. Dir. of Purchasing & Fin. Svcs;
Asst. Dir. of Purchasing & Fin. Svcs. | Re-delegation by the V.P. Admin (Ref. No. 2001-006) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2001-002 | 07/11/01 | Legal Services Authority to Approve & sign agreements for Legal Services | Exec. VP – Budgets, Human Resources & Information | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2001-001 | 06/28/01 | Information Technology Contracts Authority to Approve & sign contracts related to the provision or procurement of services, commodities or goods related to Information Technologies | Exec. VP – Budgets, Human Resources & Information | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2000-003 | 08/16/00 | Purchasing Card (P-Card) Authority to Approve monthly reports for respective areas of responsibility in accordance w/Univ.’s expenditure reconciliation processes | Assoc. VP - Admin. Services;
Admin. Services Directors | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2000-002 | 05/19/00 | Public Broadcasting Underwriting Agreements Authority to Sign Underwriting agreements (between businesses & broadcast station) | To General Mgr. - Public Broadcasting | This is a re-delegation (Ref. No. 2000-001) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
2000-001 | 04/24/00 | Public Broadcasting Underwriting Agreements Authority to Sign Underwriting agreements (between. businesses & broadcast station) | VP for Univ. Advancement | (Ref. No. 2000-002)) | Re-delegation Authorized to General Mgr, Public Broadcasting |
1999-006 | 10/04/99 | Internal Revenue Service Execute agreements & settlements with the IRS; authorizing payment of taxes, fines or penalties due to IRS not in excess of $100,000. | Executive Vice President
With approval to agreement & form by the Office of the General Counsel. | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1999-005 | 07/22/99 | Moving Expenses Authority to Approve payment for moving expenses for faculty, A&P employees & USPS employees. | Controller & Dir. – Purchasing & Fin. Svs;
Assoc. Dir/Controller of Purchasing;
Asst. Dir. - Purchasing. | This is a re-delegation Ref. No.1999-004) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1999-004 | 07/06/99 | Moving Expenses Authority to Approve payment for moving expenses for faculty, A&P employees & USPS employees. | Executive V.P. | Re-delegated (Ref. No. 1999-005) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1999-003 | 06/28/99 | Procurement/Bidding Authority to Review & Approve recommendations of the Assoc. Dir. of Purchasing & Financial Svs regarding bidding. | Executive Vice President | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1999-001 | 01/27/99 | Recreational Facility Contracts- Reg. Campus Authority to Approve& execute contracts for recreational facility licensing & activities programming. | Dir.- Student Affairs;
Asst. Dir. - Student Affairs for Student Activities; Coordinator - Student Affrs. (CAC) | Re-delegation-by Dean of Regional Campus | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1998-011 | 11/10/98 | 1)General admin., supervisory authority & responsibility in area for which they are responsible 2)(i) The following delegations pertain to the Administrative areas for which the indicated persons are responsible:  Appoint all personnel, provided that the appointment & removal of permanent vps; assoc. vps; asst. vps; deans & chairpersons of academic departments shall be subject to prior approval of the President.
 Approve change of status of Univ. personnel;
 Review/approve or disapprove requests for outside activity of Univ. personnel;
 Approve travel of Univ. personnel;
 Accept resignations of Univ. personnel;
 Approve disciplinary actions affecting Univ. personnel;
 Approve the use of state funds for payment of membership dues of the Univ. & Univ. employees in professional or other organizations;
 Approve compensated/ uncompensated leaves of absence for all personnel;
 Responsible for admin. of the operating budget;
 Review & approve employee requests to seek election and hold public office;
(ii) Responsible for all aspects of the promotion & tenure process (iii) Approve & execute contracts for dormitory housing, student entertainment, & recreational facility licenses; (iv) Provide to the Chancellor on an annual basis a report of the activities of division of sponsored research, & reporting to the Fla. Dept. of State any action taken by the Univ. in securing/exploiting trademarks, copyrights & patents; (v) Waive fees for late registration, late payment & reinstatement in those instances where it is determined that the Univ. is primarily responsible for delinquency in a student’s account; (vi) Waive fees for late registration, late payment & reinstatement in those instances where it is determined that extenuating circumstances exist; (vii) Exercise authority granted in FL Stats. w/ respect to lost or abandoned personal property found on the campuses of the Univ. (viii) Administer Univ. rules for faculty personnel; (ix) Administer BOG & Univ. rules/policies re Univ. Support Personnel System, Admin. & Professional personnel, & certain Univ. rules for faculty personnel; (x) Approve waivers of out-of-state fees in compliance with the BOG rules/policies; (xi) Apply admission standards & policies in compliance w/ the BOG policy; (xii) Execute research contracts, solicitations & acceptances of research grants/donations, appropriate representations & certifications incidental to said research contracts, grants & donations, & agreements related to the exploitation of intellectual property; (xiii) Approve the solicitation & acceptance, through the USF Foundation, charitable gifts, bequests & donations given for the benefit of the Univ. & its constituent units & programs; (xiv) Purchase books, pamphlets, periodicals, & like printed matter where the purchase price thereof is not in excess of the legal limit to indicated Univ. officials; (xv) Conduct & attend Admin. hearings on rules; (xvi) Certify administrative rules of USF to the Bureau of Admin. Code; (xvii) Order any student to cease & desist activities which disrupt the orderly operation of the Univ. & to impose sanctions for such disruptive activities; (xviii) Approve refunds of tuition & registration fees to students under exceptional circumstances; (xix) Approve waivers of summer attendance requirements in cases where the student demonstrates unusual hardship; (xx) Advise the President on crimes against the Univ. & take appropriate action to protect the interest of the Univ.; (xxi) Comply with all state laws & administrative rules that involve the acquisition of materials, goods, & services; (xxii)Develop info. resource management policies, coordinate all info., resource management activities, prepare the Strategic Plan for Info. Resource Mgmt, the Annual Performance Report, & the Info. Resource Mgmt Operations Plant, to serve as liaison with the Info. Resource Mgmt Commission & the Div. Of Communication, and with the authority and responsibility to approve all info. and resource mgmt.purchases; (xxiii) Modify the above described delegations of authority and delegate such other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate to other Univ. officials. 3) (i) Order of succession to the administrative authority and responsibility of the President (in her absence/ disability); (ii) Inform the President’s staff and Chancellor of the President’s plans to be absent from campus and coordinate the succession of the President. | 1)Provost; Executive VP;VP HR & Diversity;
VP Student Affrs;
VP Univ. Advancement;
VP Health Scs;
VP for Research & Innovation;
General Counsel;
Inspector General;
Dir. of Int. Athletics;
Assoc. VP for Govt. Relations; Exec. Dir.-Planning, Budget & IT. 2)(i) Provost;
Executive V.P;
VP HR & Diversity;
VP Student Affrs;
VP for Univ. Advancement;
VP Health Scs;
VP for Research & Innovation;
General Counsel;
Inspector General;
Dir. Int. Athletics;
Assoc.VP Gov Rel;
Exec. Dir.-Planning, Budget & IT. (ii) Provost &
VP for Health Scs (iii)VP-Student Affairs & Designee(s); Regional campus CEOs & Designee(s) (iv) VP for Research & Innovation (v) Executive V.P. & designee(s) (vi) Executive V.P.& designee(s) (vii) Exec VP
VP for Student Affairs, or designee(s) (viii) Provost,
VP for Health Sciences (ix) VP for HR & Diversity (x) Provost/designee(s) (xi) VP for Student Affairs, Provost (xii) VP for Research & Innovation & designee(s) (xiii) VP for Univ. Advancement (xiv) VP for Health Sciences,
Library Dir. at ea. Campus,
Dir. of FMHI (xv) General Counsel (xvi) General Counsel (xvii) VP for Student Affairs and designee(s),
Dean of Regional campuses and their designee(s) (xviii) Executive V.P./signee(s) (xix) Provost (xx) Executive V.P (xxi) Executive V.P. Dir. of Purchasing (xxii) Exec. Dir. for Planning, Budget & IT (xxiii) President 3) (i) Provost; Executive Vice President
Then either:
VP for Student Affairs;
VP for Univ. Advancement;
VP Health Scs;
VP for Research & Innovation;
VP for HR & Diversity; or
General Counsel. (ii) Executive Assistant | Amended 5/1/02- Re-delegated Authority from VP Admin Svs & VP Finance & Planning to Executive VP. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1998-007 | 06/10/98 | Certify Provision of Svs. Authority to Certify specific existing conditions resulting in contractor rendering service prior to execution of written agreement.  (1)Contractual services related to Research Contracts
 (2)Contractual services for all other Univ. contracts.
| (1) Provost;
VP for Research & Innovation. (2) Executive Vice President;
Director of Purchasing, | Supersedes all previous delegations. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1998-006 | 06/10/98 | Foreign Travel Authority to Approve requests for foreign travel within respective areas of responsibility. | Provost; VP - Student Affairs;
VP - Univ. Advancement;
VP – Research & Innovation;
VP - Budgets, HR & IT;
VP - Health Sciences;
Dir. - Int. Athletics;
Inspector General; Assoc. VP - Govt. Relations;
General Counsel | Supersedes all previous | Authorized |
1998-004 | 06/10/98 | U.S. Govt Contracts Authority to Sign grantee’s assignments of refunds, rebates & credits & grantee’s releases in contracts with the U.S. Govt. or its agencies. | Provost & Exec. VP;
VP – Research & Innovation. | Rescinds delegation from Pres. Mackey 1/3/75 | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1998-003 | 06/10/98 | Travel Expenses Authority for Approval/payment of traveling expenses for candidates for executive & professional positions within respective area of administrative responsibility | Provost; Exec. VP;
VP for Student Affairs;
VP for Univ. Advancement;
VP for Research & Innovation;
VP for Budgets, HR & IT;
VP for Health Sciences;
Dir. of Int. Athletics;
Inspector General;
Assoc. VP – Govt. Relations
General Counsel | Ref: 112.061(3)(b), FS | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1998-002 | 03/24/98 | Merit Service Award Program Authority to Establish & administer a meritorious service award program in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Services; Admin. Services Directors | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1998-001 | 01/07/98 | Health Sciences Contracts Authority to Sign contracts (not requiring expenditures >$500K) involving the Health Sciences Ctr/College of Medicine (incl. but not limited to affiliation & ancillary agrmts & contracts for medical services w/managed care organizations & other parties) | VP for Health Sciences | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-017 | 02/25/97 | Facility Maintenance & Equipment Reserve Fund {Auxiliary Facilities} Authority to Sign all certifications to sufficient reserve fund deposits as required by Chancellor’s Memo CM-D-31.00-02/97 | Executive Vice President | Ref: Chancellor’s Memo CM-D-31.00-02/97 | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-016 | 01/21/97 | Waiving Fees Authority to waive fees for late registration, late payment & reinstatement in instances where the Univ. is responsible for the delinquency; and/or when extenuating circumstances exist. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Controller;
Assoc. Controllers;
Asst.Controller - Cash Collections. | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-015 | 01/21/97 | Banking Authority to make recommendations to the VP-Admin. Svs. re decisions related to Univ. banking relationships. | Univ. Controller | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs (Ref. No. 1994-001) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-014 | 01/21/97 | Policies and Procedures Authority to Propose for promulgation policies & procedures with Univ.-wide application in areas of their primary responsibility w/final approval by VP for Admin. Services. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Directors - Admin. Svs | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-013 | 01/21/97 | Public Office Election Recommend for approval/disapproval to VP of Admin. Svs employee requests to seek election & hold public office. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Admin. Services Directors | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-012 | 01/21/97 | Disciplinary Actions Authority to immediately place A&P employee on paid leave pending investigation of alleged act warranting disciplinary action. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Admin. Services Directors | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-011 | 01/21/97 | Crime Authority & Responsibility to advise President & VP for Admin. Services as to crimes against Univ. and take appropriate actions to protect the interests of the Univ. | Assoc. Admin. Svs;
Dir. - Univ. Police
Assoc. Dir. - Univ. Police, | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-010 | 01/21/97 | Tuition & Registration Refunds Authority to approve refunds of tuition & registration fees to students under exceptional circumstances. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Controller;
Assoc. Controllers;
Asst. Controller - Cash Collections. | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-009 | 01/21/97 | Operating Budget Authority to administer the operating budget allocated to the administrative unit for which responsible. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Directors - Admin. Services | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-008 | 01/21/97 | Membership Dues Authority to Approve use of state funds for payment of membership dues of the Univ. & Univ. employees in professional or other organizations. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Directors - Admin. Services | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-006 | 01/21/97 | Abandoned or Lost Personal Property Responsibility and Authority re abandoned or lost personal property found on Univ. campuses in accordance with statutorily prescribed procedures. | Assoc. VP - Admin. Svs;
Dir. - Univ. Police;
Assoc. Dir. - Univ. Police. | This is a re-delegation from VP Admin Svs. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-005 | 01/21/97 | Environmental Health & Safety  Correct Fire Code Violations
 Environment Health & Safety Compliance
 Disaster Response-
Authority to Sign agreements with emergency planning agencies for disaster response. | Executive Vice President;
Dir. – Environmental Health & Safety W/ Review and Legal approval by Office of the General Counsel | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-004 | 01/21/97 | Parking &Traffic Program Authority & Responsibility to administer the parking and traffic program of USF. | Executive Vice President;
Dir. - Auxiliary. Svs
Assoc. Dir. - Auxiliary Svs;
Asst. Dir. - Parking Services. | Supersedes all previous delegations. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-003 | 01/21/97 | Change Order Proposals Authority to  Approve/disapprove change order proposals not affecting the approved program of the projects in accordance with the guidelines established by the Chancellor &  Recommend approval/ disapproval on change order proposals which affect the approved program of the project or fall outside the guidelines established by the Chancellor. | Executive Vice President | Supersedes all previous delegations. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-002 | 01/21/97 | Emergency Purchasing Authority to Certify of emergency conditions &circumstances sufficient to cause the Univ. to purchase commodities or contractual services without the opportunity for competition in accordance with §287.057(3)(a)FS | Executive Vice President;
Dir. of Purchasing;
Assoc. Dir. of Purchasing (in the Absence of Dir. of Purchasing). | Supersedes all Previous delegations. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1997-001 | 01/21/97 | Purchasing & Services Authority to sign contracts for purchases or services not exceeding the threshold of Category II. | Delegating to the Director of Purchasing the authority to re-delegate to Purchasing Officers within the Div. of Purchasing. | Supersedes all previous delegations. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1996-004 | 10/21/96 | Third Party Letters of Agreement Authority to sign 3rd party ltrs of agreement for the payment of student tuition & other educational costs. | Executive Vice President | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1996-003 | 08/21/96 | Report of Survey –Property Inventory Authority to Sign USF 3010 Form, “Report of Survey–Un-located/ Stolen/Other” on behalf of each accountable officer, dean/director, or VP/provost to expedite completion of the annual property inventory. | Executive Vice President | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1996-001 | 02/21/96 | Employee Bonuses Authority to Approve & reject employee bonuses under an Incentive/Efficiency Program | VP - Budgets, HR, & IT | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1995-002 | 07/20/95 | Marshall Center Leasing Authority to Sign confirmations of Marshall Ctr. Space use agrmts. | Director - Marshall Ctr;
Coordinator -Public Functions;
Coordinator - Accounting; Asst.Dir. - Bus & Finan/Aux.Svs;
Dir. - Student Affairs | This is a re-delegation from Dir. of Purchasing | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1995-001 | 1-06-95 | Limited Purchase Orders Authority to approve & sign Limited Purchase Orders not exceeding $499 (excluding freight) | Accountable Officers & Authorized Signatures for each account. | Delegation from the Director of Purchasing | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1994-001 | 08/11/94 | University Banking Authority for decisions related to banking relationships | Executive Vice President | (Ref. 1997-015) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1993-002 | 12/08/93 | Authority to Approve the Following Expenditures:  His/her expenditures of $2,500> prior to payment or reimbursement;
 His/her expenditures for Travel, prior to pymt./reimbursement;
 His/her expenditures of $200> for community/ professional relations, government relations, public relations, donor relations or similar activities, prior to reimbursement;
 Expenditures for Compensation (or salary supplements) which are reportable to IRS when amt. of annual expenditure is <$5,000.
| Provost;
Executive Vice President;
Dir. – Athletics;
Dir. - Internal Auditing;
General Counsel;
VP -- HR & Diversity;
VP - Health Sciences;
VP – Research & Innovation;
VP - Student Affairs;
VP - Univ. Advancement;
Sr. Dir. - Resource Mgmt. & IT. | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1993-001 | 02/05/93 | Authority to Issue General Administrative Policies as follows:  1) 0-001 - Issuance of Policies & Procedures;
 2) 0-002 - Official USF Policies & Procedures Manual;
 3) 0-003, Univ. Councils & Univ. Wide Standing Cmte. appts.,
 4) 0-006, Audit & internal control,
 5) 0-007, Equal Opportunity,
 6) 0-008, Sexual harassment,
 7) 0-009, Alumni Association involvement in selection of key Univ. officials,
 8) 0-010, Fed. Injunctions against bootlegging – Sun Dome events,
 9) 0-011, Govt. relations,
 10) 0-012, Candidacy of employees for public office,
 11) 0-020, Retaliation
 12) 0-014, Sexual battery,
 13 0-015, 3rd party crime reports,
 14) 0-017, Non-criminal investigation procedures
| 1)General Counsel 2)General Counsel 3)No delegation 4)Executive V.P.
5)Assoc. V.P. – DEO
6)Assoc. V.P. - DEO 7)V.P.-Development and Alumni Affairs 8)Executive V.P. 9)Executive V.P. 10)General Counsel 11)General Counsel 12) Executive V.P. 13) Executive V.P. 14) Executive V.P. | Amended 5/1/02-Deleted Authority to VP Admin. Svs and VP Finance & Planning & added Executive VP. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1992-001 | 07/01/92 | Leasing Compliance Authority to certify compliance w/ applicable leasing criteria. | Dir. - Purchasing | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1991-009 | 12/02/91 | Exhibition Contracts Authority to Approve & execute exhibition contracts regarding the loan of works from USF Art Museum for exhibition purposes. | Dir. - USF Art Museum & Designee | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1991-008 | 09/05/91 | Sabbatical Leave Authority to Review & approving sabbatical requests from all non-unit faculty w/in the HSC | VP - Health Sciences | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1991-007 | 07/18/91 | Waive fees Authority to waive fees for participants in sponsored institutes. | Dean of the School of Continuing Education | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1991-003 | 01/21/91 | USF Marks & Logos Authority as agent of USF Foundation for purposes of sub-licensing USF marks and logos. | V.P. – Public Affairs | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1991-002 | 01/18/91 | USF Marks & Logos Authorize to act as USF representative in following transactions:  1) Administering property on behalf of USF,
 2) Sublicensing the use of USF marks and logos
upon approval by Univ. | VP - Public Affairs | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1991-001 | 01/07/91 | Fixed Capital Outlay Authority to develop & approve the Fixed Capital Outlay equipment expenditure plan. | Dir. - Purchasing | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1990-005 | 12/12/90 | Space License Agreements Authority to Execute license agreements for use of space in Univ. Ctr. by 3rd parties excluding contractors/vendors. | VP - Student Affairs | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1990-004 | 12/04/90 | USMA Grants & Donations Authority to Review and approve (or disapprove) grants & donations from UMSA to USF Foundation which are not set forth in the approved annual UMSA Operating Budget. | VP - Health Sciences | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1990-003 | 08/15/90 | Health Center  Authority to Establish misc. health related charges for services provided at cost by Health Ctr which are not covered by health fee;
 Authority to Approve fee for service increases for Student Health Service & the Counseling Ctr.
| VP - Student Affairs;
Dean of Students | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1990-002 | 07/23/90 | School-Extended Studies Authority to Sign contracts for the conduct of courses by the School of Extended Studies and Learning Technologies. | Dir. - Extended Studies | This is a re-delegation from the Provost | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1989-004 | 08/30/89 | Exchange Program Agreements Authority to Establish review & approve exchange program agreements & fee arrangements of USF’s Off- Campus Term Program. | Dean - Undergrad. Studies | * Within Academic Affairs units, This Authority granted to Ralph Wilcox, V. Provost- Campus Relations 9/29/03 | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1989-003 | 08/29/89 | Waive Fees Authority to Waive fees for: Late registration, Late payment & reinstatement in those instances where extenuating circumstances exist. | Dean of Students
(for USF Students) Assoc. Dean of Students (for USF Students); Asst. Dean of Students(for USF Students) Veterans Prog. Coordinator
(for VA benefits students) Directors of Students Affairs,
Lakeland, Ft. Myers, St. Pete & Sarasota campuses
(for students enrolled for classes at respective campus) Assoc. Dean of Grad School (for Grad school students). | This is a re-delegation by VP – Student Affrs. (Ref. No. 1974-008) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1989-002 | 07/14/89 | Athletic Events Approve, execute & terminate agrmts for food/ beverage service at USF athletic events provided agrmts do not involve expenditure of appropriated funds for supplies/services. | Dir. of Int. Athletics;
Asst. Dir. of Int. Athletics. Subject to initial review & approval by General Counsel | This is a re-delegation by VP for Student Affairs (Ref. No. 1973-002) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1989-001 | 01/30/89 | Waive Fees Authority to Waive fees for: Late registration, Late payment & reinstatement in those instances where the University is primarily responsible. | Dean of Students
(for USF Students); Assoc. Dean of Students
(for USF Students); Asst. Dean of Students
(for USF Students) Veterans Prog. Coordinator
(for VA benefits students) Directors of Students Affairs,
Lakeland, Ft. Myers, St. Pete & Sarasota campuses
(for students enrolled for classes at respective campus) Assoc. Dean of Grad School (for Grad school students). | This is a re-delegation (Ref. No. 1974-008) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized. |
1987-002 | 12/23/87 | Cooperative, Field Placement Agreements Authority to Sign cooperative, field placement agreements bet. the Univ. & 3rd party agencies through which the Univ. &. students are provided access to the agencies’ facilities & programs for practical & educational experiences. | VP - Health Sciences | This memorandum is with respect to (College of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health only.) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1986-001 | 07/15/86 | Recreational Facilities Authority to Sign all license agreements re the occupation & use of USF recreational facilities | VP - Student Affairs Subject to review by General Counsel | This is a confirmation of delegation sited in (No. 1984-002) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1985-001 | 08/26/85 | Certification of Rules Authority to Certify USF rules to Bureau of Admin. Code. | General Counsel and their designee(s). | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1984-002 | 02/06/84 | Recreational Facilities Authority to execute contracts for licensing of Univ. recreational facilities in accordance with P&P No. 30-008. | VP for Student Affairs;
Assoc. VP - Student Affairs. | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1981-009 | 12/14/81 | Library Purchases Authority to Purchase books, pamphlets, periodicals & like matter for permanent collection of FMHI Library. Purchase price not to exceed $2,500. | Dir. of Florida Mental Health Institute | | Re-delegation Authorized to FMHI Librarian. |
1981-008 | 12/14/81 | Library Purchases Authority to Purchase books, pamphlets, periodicals & like matter for use in permanent Univ. library collection. Purchase price not to exceed $2,500. | Dir. - Univ. Library | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1981-007 | 12/14/81 | Library Purchases Authority to Purchase books, pamphlets, periodicals & like matter for use in permanent College of Medicine library collection. Purchase price not to exceed $2,500. | Dean , College of Medicine | | Re-delegation Authorized to College of Medicine Librarian |
1981-006 | 06/15/81 | Student Entertainment Authority to approve contracts for student entertainment when non-appropriated funds are involved provide they are reviewed by University counsel: St. Petersburg & Sarasota campuses. | USFSP & Sarasota Assoc. VP for Academic Affairs; Director of Regional Campus Affairs | This is a re-delegation by VP Student Affairs. Amended: 12/14/07 | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1981-005 | 04/30/81 | Career Service Employees Authority to hire career service employees up to midpoint of pay range for reinstatement appointments. | VP for Employee Relations & Legal Affairs | Further delegated (Ref. No. 1981-004)) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1981-004 | 04/30/81 | Career Service Employees Authority to hire career service employees up to midpoint of pay range for reinstatement appointments. | Trudie Frecker (Dir. of HR) | This is a re-delegation by VP – EE Relations. (Ref. No. 1981-005 for Prev. Delegation) | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1981-003 | 02/11/81 | Motor Vehicles/Water Craft Authority to approve the acquisition of motor vehicles or water craft through lease, lease purchase, purchase or transfer from another agency, in writing. | Executive Vice President;
Dir. of Procurement;
Asst. Dir. of Procurement (in absence or disability of Dir. of Procurement). | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1981-002 | 01/30/81 | Competitive Bidding Authority to Determine if there is only one source for a required commodity, service or construction item such that a purchase order may be awarded without competitive bidding, with evidence in writing. | Executive Vice President;
Dir. of Procurement;
Asst. Dir. of Procurement (in absence or disability of Dir. of Procurement). | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1981-001 | 01/29/81 | Administrative Hearings Authority to conduct & attend Administrative hearings described in subsection 120.54(3), F.S., on President’s behalf. | General Counsel or designee | Ref. 120.54(3), F.S. | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1978-005 | 10/25/78 | Personnel Positions  1) Approve overlaps in
positions w/ starting salary of $1K> for 30 days,  2) Extend overlaps in
excess of 30 days for employees paid <$1K/ mo. for a max. of an addt’l 30 days for a total of 60 days. | Asst. Dirs. (of Personnel) | Supersedes 9/22/78 memo. This is a re-delegation by Personnel Ref. No. 1978-003 | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1978-003 | 10/19/78 | Personnel Positions  Approve overlaps in
positions w/starting salary of $1K> for 30 days,  Extend overlaps in
excess of 30 days for employees paid <$1K/mo. for a max of an addt’l 30 days for a total of 60 days. | Dir. of Univ. Personnel Relations | Supersedes memo of 9/9/78 Memo of Delegation Re-delegated by VP Administration | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1977-001 | 1-03-77 | Summer Quarter Enrollment Authority to adjudicate cases of unusual hardship. Approve waivers of summer attendance requirements in cases where the student demonstrates unusual hardship. | VP - Academic Affairs | *Ref. Rule 6C4-1.003(19) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1976-006 | 12/03/76 | Waive Fees Authority to waive fees for late registration, late payment & reinstatement in instances where:  1. extenuating circumstances exist
 2. Univ. is primarily
Responsible for Delinquency in student’s Account. | 1) Dean-Medical School
2) Office of Dean of Medical School | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1976-004 | 10/26/76 | Tuition Refunds Authorize Refunding tuition and registration fees to students under exceptional circumstances | VP _ Academic Affairs | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1976-001 | 01/15/76 | Disruptive Activities Authority to order any student to cease & desist activity which disrupts orderly operation of USF. | Asst. VP - Student Affairs & Univ. Development | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1975-004 | 03/25/75 | Out-of-State Travel Authority to Approve requests from teaching/research personnel for out-of-state travel funded from general revenue. | VP - Academic Affairs | | Re-Delegation Not Stated |
1975-002 | 01/17/75 | Sponsored Research Reports Authority to Sign reports to be filed with Chancellor or other BOG members/staff re all grants, donations, and research & instruction contracts | VP - Academic Affairs | - | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1974-010 | 12/19/74 | A&P Personnel Authority w/respect to A & P Personnel in the Office of Finance and Planning | Executive Vice President | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1974-009 | 11/04/74 | Federal Communications Commission Authority to enter into & supplement the following agreements req’d by FCC for broadcast functions; services of WUSF-FM & TV:  FCC Ownership Report for Noncommercial Educational TV, FM or Standard Broadcast Station;
 Annual Employment Report;
 Annual Financial Report of Network & Licensees of Broadcast Stations;
 Radio Broadcast Station License;
 App. For Renewal of Noncommercial Educational TV, FM, or Standard Broadcast Station License;
 Noncommercial Educational TV Broadcast Station License;
 App. For Authority to Construct New Broadcast Station or make Chgs. in existing Broadcast Station;
 App. For Authorization in Aux. Broadcast Svcs.
 Request for Subsidiary Communications Authorization;
 App. For Authority to Construct or Make Chgs. in Noncommercial Educational TV, FM, or Standard Broadcast Station
 App. for Authority to Construct or Make Chgs. in TV or FM Broadcast Translator Station;
 App. for New Broadcast Station License;
 Request for Subsidiary Communications Authorization
 App. for Noncommercial Educational TV, FM, or Standard Broadcast Station;
 App. for TV Broadcast Booster Station License;
 App. for Radio Station Authorization;
 App. for Renewal of Aux. Radio Broadcast License;
 App. For Renewal of TV or FM Broadcast Translator Station License;
 App. for Renewal of FM Broadcast Booster Station License
 App. for Extension of Construction Permit or for Construction Permit to Replace Expired Construction Permit;
 App. for FM Broadcast Booster Station License.
| Dir. of Educational Resources | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1974-008 | 09/18/74 | Waive Fees Authorize waivers for late registration, late payment and reinstatement:  1. In instances where Univ. is responsible for Delinquency in a Student’s account
 2. In instances that extenuating circumstances exist.
| 1.Executive Vice President;
VP for Academic Affairs,
(When University is responsible for delinquency) 2.VP - Student Affs. & Univ.Dev.
(When extenuating circumstances exist) | Further delegated (Ref. Nos. 1997-016, 1989-001, 1989-003) *Ref. Rule 6C4-1.003(5), (6) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1974-006 | 08/29/74 | Status of Deans  Remove & accept resignations of deans of colleges.
 Appoint acting dean of a college or appoint person to carry administrative responsibilities of college.
| VP - Academic Affairs in consultation with the President | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1974-005 | 04/17/74 | Moving Expenses Authority to Approve payment of moving expenses for Faculty & A&P personnel | USF President | Delegated by Chancellor of SUS | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1974-004 | 02/07/74 | Departmental Chairmen Authority to  1). Remove & accept resignations of chairmen of departments from their positions.
 2). Appoint acting chairman of department or appoint person temporarily to carry out administrative responsibilities of a department
| VP - Academic Affairs 1.) Authority exercised only following consultation with President. | | Limited re-delegation authorized- See Delegation. |
1974-003 | 02/01/74 | A & P Personnel Authority over A & P personnel w/in Director’s administrative area. | Dir. - Univ. Relations | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1974-002 | 01/23/74 | Lost Property Authority to Dispose of personal property lost or abandoned on Univ. campuses. | Executive V.P. | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1974-001 | 01/17/74 | A & P Personnel Authority over A & P personnel w/in General Counsel’s administrative area. | General Counsel | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1973-009 | 10/25/73 | Food Service Agreements Approve and execute food service agreements on behalf of USF. | VP - Student Affairs | | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |
1973-008 | 05/10/73 | Student Entertainment Authority to Approve contracts for student entertainment where non-appropriated funds are utilized. | VP - Student Affairs | Further delegated (Ref. No. 2007-004) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1973-007 | 05/10/73 | Cooperative Agreements Authority to Enter into cooperative agreements to provide for field placement of Univ. students | VP - Academic Affairs With review and approval by General Counsel | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1973-006 | 05/10/73 | Procurement Contracts Approval of contracts for purchase of livestock, supplies, equipment and services used in normal operation of Univ. or protective maintenance. | Executive Vice President | | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1973-004 | 02/19/73 | Outside Employment Approve requests from A&P and Teaching Research employees for outside employment in their respective areas. | All VPs | Amended 5/1/02-Deleted Authority to VP Admin. Svs and Finance & Planning & added Executive VP. | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1973-002 | 01/17/73 | Athletic Events Contracts Authority to Approve contracts for Intercollegiate athletics where non-appropriated funds are utilized. | VP - Student Affairs | Further delegated (Ref. No. 1989-002) | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1972-004 | 07/18/72 | Resignations Authority to accept resignations of personnel w/in their areas or responsibility. | All VPs | Amended 5/1/02-Deleted Authority to VP Admin. Svs and VP Finance & Planning & added Executive VP. | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1972-003 | 07/18/72 | A & P Personnel Authority over A&P personnel within their areas of responsibility. | All VPs | Amended 5/1/02-Deleted Authority to VP Admin. Svs and Finance & Planning & added Executive VP. | Re-Delegation Authorized |
1972-001 | 04/17/72 | Faculty Employment Authority to:
 Offer employment and employ prospective faculty members
 Execute contracts and ltrs. of appt. for the employment of faculty members;
 Terminate or not
Renew employment of faculty members w/out tenure status;
 Give notice of non-
reappt. or intent not to reappt. non-tenured
faculty members. | VP for Academic Affairs | VP for Academic Affairs | Re-Delegation Not Authorized |