The following message is from the Office of Human Resources. 

Dear Colleagues:

Open Enrollment for Tuition Reimbursement for courses starting January 2020 – June 2020 is October 1-21, 2019. The complete policy and procedures are posted online but some important and key provisions are listed below. You may contact Denise Frye at dfrye2@umw.edu with any questions.

Program Purpose:

Eligible employees enrolled in a degree seeking program at other accredited institutions of higher education will be provided with tuition reimbursement up to a specified amount for courses after completion of the course and submission of proof of grade.

Eligibility:

This policy applies to classified, wage, administrative professional faculty, and other non-faculty part-time employees. Graduate Assistants who are required to be enrolled in UMW graduate programs are not eligible for this program. Eligible employees must be continuously employed by the University for a minimum of one year prior to their application for reimbursement and job performance must be satisfactory or at the “contributor” level.  Tuition up to the approved amount will be reimbursed upon receipt of proof of completion of approved courses.  Employees who receive tuition reimbursement must remain employed at the University of Mary Washington during the term of the courses taken and for one year after receipt of tuition reimbursement for those courses(s) or be subject to terms for repayment as described in the written agreement. 

Important Information to Know:

• The open enrollment period is for courses taken January 2020 – June 2020 is October 1 – October 21
• The program’s funding will be limited to $50,000 per calendar year; $25,000 will be budgeted for each period  January-June and July-December.
• Each eligible employee may receive up to  $2,500 in assistance each period. The amount of assistance will vary depending on the number of requests and the    available funds for that period i.e.  where $25,00.00 is available, 20 requests may each be awarded  $1,250.
• A Tuition Reimbursement Request form is required to be submitted to Human Resources during open enrollment for courses starting January 2020- June 2020. (Link to the form is on page 3 of the policy)
• The Finance office will notify the employee the Tuition Reimbursement Request Form has been approved within 2 weeks of the open enrollment timeframe closing and request the following:

1. a) Proof of enrollment  in a degree granting program
2. b) Schedule of the institution’s fees
3. c) Proof of payment

• The assistance awarded will then be reimbursed to the employee upon submission of evidence of course completion with a minimum grade of “C” or “PASS” if a Pass/Fail course.  Submission of grade must be within 30 days of semester end.  The employee will receive reimbursement within 10 business days of grade submission to the Finance Office.

Dear Colleagues,

Now through October 11, eligible employees who work at least 20 hours a week are invited to enroll in the Commonwealth of Virginia Voluntary Group Long Term Care Insurance Program, administered by the Virginia Retirement System. VRS has contracted with Genworth Life Insurance Co. as the insurer for the program. Eligible employees age 65 and under who apply by October 11 will have fewer medical underwriting requirements.

Under this program, coverage to help pay for long-term care may be more affordable than you think. It also offers a variety of coverage levels available to meet your individual needs and budgets.  Advances in medicine are helping us live longer; but living longer has its own challenges. About 70% of people over age 65 will require long-term care at some point to help manage their lives.  Most medical plans don’t cover long-term care services such as nursing home care or at-home care to assist with bathing, eating or other activities of daily living. Anyone at any age may need these services, the cost of which can quickly deplete savings or retirement income.

Estimate your cost or learn more at www.genworth.com/COV or call 866-859-6060.  

Join a live information session
Genworth is hosting live webinars to share the benefits of long-term care insurance. The 45-minute interactive sessions include time for Q and A. Register here.

For questions, please contact Genworth at 1-866-859-6060.

The following message is from the Office of Admissions.

To the UMW Community:

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, the University of Mary Washington will host its UMW Admissions Open House. Approximately 200 prospective students (typically transfers and high school seniors, juniors and sophomores) and their families will visit campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The estimated guest count is over 450 visitors.

A sample agenda is posted here. Visitor parking has been reserved in Parking Deck Level 4 off of Route 1, the George Washington Lot, along the campus side of College Avenue, General and Admission visitor parking spaces on Double Drive, and the Jefferson Framar Lot. Primary event locations are the University Center, George Washington Hall, Lee Hall, the Hurley Convergence Center, and campus/residence hall tours in Mason. Expect to see increased foot traffic on campus and curious newcomers at the Top of the University Center (fourth floor), especially between noon and 2 p.m.

While the Office of Admissions sponsors these events, the entire campus assumes the role of host. Our visitors frequently comment on how “friendly, helpful and engaging” our UMW community is. To this end, last year we enrolled 695 students who had visited campus. Our goal this year is to increase the number of students who visit by 10 percent.

We encourage you to show your support and tweet to @MaryWash. We would like to see #UMWOpenHouse trending throughout the day. If you’d like to be involved in Open Houses or have ideas, please contact Admissions at 540-654-2000 or email admit@umw.edu.

Thank you for your partnership in showcasing all that is great about UMW!

Good morning!

I am pleased to announce that President Paino has granted an additional 4 hours of leave on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, the day before Thanksgiving.  UMW will be closed for 8 hours on this day, rather than the 4 hours originally scheduled.

In addition, President Paino has extended the winter holiday by one day; UMW will be closed on Friday, January 3, 2020 and will reopen on Monday, January 6.

Both of these changes are reflected in the updated 2019 Holiday Calendar, which can be found here: https://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/files/2019/09/2019-Holiday-Calendar.pdf

We hope you enjoy the extra time off!

Beth Williams

Executive Director for Human Resources

University of Mary Washington

540 654-1294

bwilli22@umw.edu

1301 College Avenue

George Washington Hall, Room 203

Fredericksburg, VA 22401