Author: Christie Pugh

The following message is from the Division of Student Affairs: 

Tomorrow we are welcoming our newest students for the January 2013 semester.  There are approximately 110 transfers and 10 first-time freshmen. New residential students (about 25) will be moving in during the morning, and the commuting students will arrive on campus late morning to attend Orientation events beginning in Lee Hall and at various other campus locations.  

Please join us in making our newest UMW community members feel at home.  

Doug Searcy, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Questions:  For more information or clarification on the process, please contact Judy Kwitnieski in the Office of Human Resources at jkwitnie@umw.edu or 654-2051. 

REMINDER:Thursday, January 31^st is the deadline for CLD Bonus Submissions 

RECOGNITION BONUSES FOR CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND DEGREES (CLDs) are awarded to administrative faculty and non-probationary classified and wage employees who have recently earned a certification, license or degree. 

To see if you or one or more of your employees qualify and to process the request, follow the steps below. 

1. Determine if the certification, license or degree was earned between the designated dates (see chart below) and meets the program guidelines outlined at the following link: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/employee-recognition/cld-policy/ 

1. Complete the attached Recognition Award Notice and include the required documentation listed below (must be attached for submissions to be considered.) 

Ø  Certifications – Copy of the certification and attached Certification Checklist

Ø  Degrees – Official or unofficial transcripts

Ø  Licenses – Copy of the license 

1. Obtain the necessary approvals. The approval structure was set up so that supervisors and the Cabinet Vice President in each area can approve/disapprove bonuses in a consistent manner for their area. Supervisors and Cabinet Vice Presidents (or designees) should utilize the attached checklist as well as the guidance provided on the CLD website to determine whether the bonus request meets the required qualifications.

1. Submit the required documentation to Human Resources by January 31, 2013.  Completed Recognition Award Notice with attached documentation and all required signatures should be submitted to Judy Kwitnieski in the Office of Human Resources/Fairfax House by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013. 

Bonus issuance is contingent on budget availability. All approved bonuses will be issued to the employee within 30 days of approval. 

Questions:  For more information or clarification on the process, please contact Judy Kwitnieski in the Office of Human Resources at jkwitnie@umw.edu or 654-2051.

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Dear Colleagues: 

Last Monday, the Governor issued his recommended amendments for the final year of the 2012 – 2014 Biennial budget.  These amendments, if agreed to by the General Assembly  during their upcoming session, will become effective for the July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 Fiscal Year.  A summary of his proposed actions is attached. Gov budget highlights-12_17_12

Please feel free to contact Paul Messplay or me if you have questions. 

Happy Holidays to all. 

Rick 

Richard R. Pearce

Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

(540) 654-1020

(540) 654-1162 (fax)

rpearce@umw.edu