Reminder: The deadline for nominations for the below University Awards is next Friday, April 20, 2012! We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to recognize the many contributions of your employees and colleagues!

Call for University Annual Awards Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the following University annual awards:

 Charles Coleman Memorial Service Award (supervisor nominations only)

 Richard V. and Rosemary A. Hurley Presidential Commendation

 Staff Advisory Council’s Larry Atkins Staff Awards

These prestigious awards will be presented at a University Awards Ceremony to be held in Dodd Auditorium before the annual Employee Appreciation picnic on Monday, May 14, 2012.

The deadline for submitting nominations for all awards is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012.

 Please visit the University Recognition Awards webpage for award selection criteria, nomination procedures, and the online nomination form for each award below.

 • Charles Coleman Memorial Service Award (supervisor nominations only): Charles Coleman was an employee of 29 years who demonstrated pride, dedication, and loyalty throughout his many years of service. This award was established in honor of his memory and exemplary service. All classified and hourly employees with at least 5 years of continuous employment are eligible for the award.

• Richard V. and Rosemary A. Hurley Presidential Commendation The intent of this award is to honor Mr. and Mrs. Hurley, who have consistently demonstrated a desire to recognize and reward outstanding service of University employees, and who have led by example in their work at Mary Washington. The benefactors of the award are Elmer and Marceline Weatherly Morris, Class of 1950. Eligibility for this award is open to UMW employees, with preference for administrative/professional faculty members.

• Staff Advisory Council’s Larry Atkins Staff Awards The Staff Advisory Council recognizes UMW employees who are the unsung heroes of our offices. Larry Atkins was one of the first employees to receive the S.A.C. “We Couldn’t Do it Without You Award,” which has since been renamed in his memory. Any administrative faculty, wage, and/or classified employee may be nominated. Three UMW employees will be selected, one from each of the above classifications.

For questions on these nomination processes, please contact Judy Kwitnieski (jkwitnie@umw.edu) or Lynne Lee (llee5@umw.edu) in the Office of Human Resources regarding the Coleman and Hurley awards and Priscilla Sullivan (psulliva@umw.edu) for S.A.C award questions.

Thank you!

The following message is from the Office of Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness:

The survey designed to provide performance feedback on Dean Lynne Richardson of the College of Business is now open. You can access the survey by clicking on the link:  http://research.zarca.com/k/SsSVXYsQVTVsPsPsP 

This 10 minute survey is completely anonymous and individual responses will not be shared with anyone. Summarized ratings and a summary of written comments will be presented to Dean Richardson, President Hurley, and the new Provost.   As you complete the survey, if you feel strongly that you are not familiar enough to provide feedback on the performance metrics, please feel free to indicate this by selecting the appropriate option. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the Assistant Provost for Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness, Taiwo Ande at tande@umw.edu or 540/654-1282. Please complete this survey by April 26, 2012.

From the Department of Human Resource Management, Office of Health Benefits.   

April 11, 2012

Health and Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment Postponed Until May

Since the General Assembly did not pass a budget during their regular session, Open Enrollment for health benefits and flexible reimbursement accounts will be delayed.  The Open Enrollment dates this year will be Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, May 25, 2012.  Office of Health Benefits will be sending an email about the delay directly to employees eligible for health care for whom we have email addresses in Benefits Eligibility System.  The Spotlight newsletter is scheduled to be mailed the week of April 23.  More information will be forthcoming.  

One change that we are aware of is that the Health Reform will impact Medical Flexible Reimbursement Accounts.  The maximum annual contribution for Medical Flexible Reimbursement Accounts (FRAs) will be reduced from $5,000 to $2,500 per plan year beginning July 1, 2012. There will be no effect on the contribution limit for Dependent Care Flexible Reimbursement Accounts, which will remain the same at $5,000. More information will be available during Open Enrollment 

For questions please contact Denise Holmes at dholmes2@umw.edu

Denise M. Holmes

Benefits Administrator

540-654-1210