The Celebrate Seacobeck 1980’s Dinner has been postponed to Friday, Feb. 20 between 5 and 7 p.m. in the Washington Diner at Seacobeck. Anyone wishing to make a reservation should contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu.
Peace Corps Ranks UMW as Top-Producing Small College
For the 11th year, the Peace Corps has ranked the University of Mary Washington among the nation’s top-producing colleges for alumni now serving as Peace Corps volunteers.
UMW ranks 20th on the Peace Corps’ list of small schools or institutions with less than 5,000 undergraduates, making it the seventh-highest volunteer-producing institution in Virginia this year and the sixth-highest all-time producer in the Commonwealth. According to the Peace Corp, UMW currently has nine alumni serving around the world.
UMW has been included in the top 10 of the Peace Corps’ list of top-producing small schools since 2005. In all, more than 230 UMW alumni have served the 27-month commitment around the world since the Peace Corps’ inception in 1961.
Leah Kieff graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2011 with a degree in political science and currently works as a community economic development volunteer. She credits UMW with helping to prepare her for service in Moldova, where she works with a non-governmental organization that provides medical and social services to the elderly.
“I wanted a job where I knew I was making a difference and where my work was helping to make the world a better place,” said Kieff, 26, a native of Fairfax, Va. “One of the many things I love about Peace Corps is that no two days are the same. There’s always a new adventure or funny moment to be had.”
The Peace Corps ranks its top volunteer-producing colleges and universities annually according to the size of the student body. For the full list of top-producing colleges and universities, visit peacecorps.gov.
UMWAlerts To Announce Weather Closings or Delays
The following message is from theDivision of Administration and Finance:
Beginning today, Monday, February 16, the University will notify the UMW community about inclement weather closings or delays through the UMWAlerts system, providing the new option to receive weather updates via text.
UMW Alerts is the university’s emergency communications system. Registered members have the option to receive emergency and weather-related updates via text and email.
If you are a student or member of the faculty or staff and have not registered, please go to http://www.umw.edu/alerts and provide your name and email address. After you submit the information, you will receive a message from Christopher Cash in Emergency Management and Safety inviting you to create an account. Once the account is created, please log in to the site and follow the instructions to customize how and in what order you prefer to receive the emergency notices. Please make sure to save your changes.
If you already have registered and want to make updates to your account, please visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/1332612387831817.
Updates regarding weather conditions will continue to be available through the following platforms:
- Visit the UMW homepage.
- Call the Information Hotline at (540) 654-2424.
- View Facebook and Twitter.
- Check your UMW email for a message.
- Tune in to area media outlets. A list of media outlets posting UMW school closing information can be found at http://www.umw.edu/news/information-hotline.
Every effort will be made to post inclement weather announcements by 6 a.m. on the day of closing or delayed opening. A decision about evening class changes will be made by 3 p.m. on the day in question. Students, faculty and staff are urged to check these communication outlets periodically for up-to-date information. When the weather conditions permit return to normal operations following a closure or delay, that information will be disseminated as stated above.
UMW Named One of America’s Best Public Colleges and Universities
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s best public colleges, according to a national study published in The Business Journals on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Placing in the top 75 best public colleges, Mary Washington ranks 67 out of a total of 484 four-year public institutions that provide academic excellence, affordability and diversity.
“[The Business Journals’] 19-part formula pinpointed the public universities and colleges that offer the best educational experiences to their students,” according to a statistical analysis by The Business Journals. “It gave the highest marks to schools with highly selective admissions processes, strong retention and graduation rates, prestigious reputations, affordable tuitions and housing costs, diverse faculties and student bodies, and economically robust communities.”
The study was based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. The Business Journals also considered recent rankings by Forbes, Kiplinger’s, U.S. News and World Report and Washington Monthly. UMW also was recently listed in The Princeton Review’s Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Best Value Colleges and What It Takes to Get In – 2015 Edition. The university was recognized as a Best Southeastern College and one of Princeton Review’s Best 379 Colleges.
State Budget Update
The following message is from the Office of Administration and Finance:
Governor McAuliffe presented his proposed amendments to the 2014-16 budget at a joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Finance Committee on December 17, 2014.
The 2015 General Assembly convened on January 8, 2015. On February 8, 2015, the House and Senate money committees approved operating and capital budget amendments to the Governor’s recommended budget. A summary report comparing the Governor’s recommended budget actions with approved amendments from the House and Senate is attached. Crossover summary-2015
A conference committee comprised of House and Senate members will work to negotiate a proposed budget prior to the General Assembly’s scheduled adjournment on February 28, 2015. The reconvened session is scheduled for April 15, 2015.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Richard R. Pearce
Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO
540-654-1020
February Business Services Updates
February Business Services Updates
Procurement Services:
- TSRC OFFICE SUPPLY EVA PUNCHOUT CATALOG
The Supply Room Companies (TSRC) customized UMW office supply eVA punchout catalog is live! Users will likely see a few edits this month as we kick-the-tires on this new catalog. For your convenience, TSRC has crafted the a helpful User Guide.
Questions? Contact: Dale Elethorp delethor@umw.edu
- ANNUAL SPCC TRAINING
The annual SPCC training is required for all cardholders and cardholder approvers. The training is available in UMW Global and needs to be completed by Feb. 27, 2015. SPCC Training Step-by-Step Guide
Questions? Contact Monique SanPietro at (540) 654-1057
- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING
The required annual contract administrator training and quiz is available on UMW Global and should be completed no later than March 27, 2015. Instructions for accessing the training can be found here.
Administrators may search all contracts by entering your name in the “Contract Administrator” field in our online contract management system CobbleStone.
- 2015 SPCC/GOLD BILLING CYCLE DATES AVAILABLE
The billing cycle dates and deadlines are available on the Procurement Services website: 2015 Billing Cycle
A PDF document is also available for cardholders and approvers to download, print or save: 2015 Billing Cycle PDF
- AMAZON SALES TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM
Please see the following information on how to enroll in the Amazon Tax Exempt Program (ATEP) to avoid being charged Virginia sales tax on purchases: Amazon Tax Exempt Steps
- EVA TOP DEPARTMENT SWAM SPEND (JUL 2014 – DEC 2014)
Want to check your department’s SWaM spend? Follow these easy steps: eVA Department SWaM Spend Guide
| Department | % SWaM Spend |
| Administration and Finance | 100% |
| Bachelor of Liberal Studies | 100% |
| Nursing | 100% |
| Design Center | 90% |
| Multicultural Center | 89% |
| Modern Foreign Language | 87% |
| Enroll Mgt-Student Services | 81% |
| Mathematics | 78% |
| Central Stores | 73% |
- NEW SURPLUS PROPERTY FORM
Have any surplus property? Do you plan on relocating any equipment? Central Storeroom has a new online form for reporting surplus, relocated, or stolen property. You will no longer need to email the Storeroom your form; simply fill it out, hit submit, and we will be notified automatically.
Contact Dale Elethorp at delethor@umw.edu if you have any questions.
- CAMPUS STOCK REQUEST ITEMS
As of Feb. 9, we will be removing the online Campus Stock Request form. Requests for supplies can be made using the new Supply Room punchout catalog.
- LAST CALL FOR MODULAR FURNITURE
There are assorted modular units available in the Central Storeroom’s surplus inventory: walls, drawers, countertops and more. These units offer flexibility and maneuverability. Interested? Contact the Storeroom.
- Buyer Beware
Two UMW department buyers recently reported receiving calls from someone who wanted the number printed on the front of the nearby copier, the savvy Buyers directed the caller to the UMW Copy Center and in both cases the caller hung up the phone. Beware of similar scams to sell toner or replenish supplies.
Parking Management:
- FACULTY/STAFF/CONTRACTOR/VENDOR DECAL RE-REGISTRATION 2015
All Faculty and Staff decals expire on July 1, 2015. Beginning Monday, March 2, 2015, UMW employees may re-register all current vehicle through the Eaglenet Portal, decals will be issued via campus mail.
Questions? Contact Robin Jones, (540) 654-1129.
- ADMISSIONS DAYS
As the spring progresses, please be aware changes in parking reservations as we host prospective students on our campus.
Bookstore:
- UMW BOOKSTORE SPRING BREAK HOURS:
Saturday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 1:CLOSED
Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8: CLOSED
The UMW Bookstore will resume regular operating hours on Monday, March 9 at 8 a.m.
- VALENTINE’S DAY HOLIDAY SALES
Get 14% off one regularly priced UMW clothing or insignia item in store on February 13 & 14
- UMW BOOKSTORE FINANCIAL AID VOUCHERS
UMW Bookstore Financial Aid Vouchers will be available through February 25, 2015.
- COURSE MATERIAL ADOPTION DUE DATES
-Adoptions for Summer 2015 classes are due on or before March 13, 2015
-Adoptions for Fall 2015 are due on or before April 13, 2015
-Adoptions may be sent to textbooks@umw.edu.com
Visit www.umw.edu/bookstore and select Faculty Page for course material adoption forms and more information. Please call with questions: DJ Garcia:(540) 654-1648
- Professors – Inform your students …
GRAD NIGHTS
Grad Nights, February 10 – 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the North Atrium building at the Stafford Campus for UMW Graduate students.
-Order regalia, rings and announcements
-Photographer on site
-UMW Apparel and Gifts available
-Diploma Frames
- GIFT PURCHASES from UMW BOOKSTORE
Purchasing gifts? Please note that when gifts cards/certificates or physical gifts are purchased through the UMW Bookstore, completion of a Gift Log Form is required. For full details regarding gift giving please seehttp://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/gift-giving/.
Post Office:
- MAILING JOBS
Have a mailing that needs to go out? Maybe we can help with inserting, printing addresses on the envelopes and any postal discounts that may apply. Contact us for more info.
EagleOne:
- EAGLEONE PAYROLL DEDUCTION = 1 FREE LUNCH PER MONTH
Sign up for direct deposit automatic payroll deductions. Get one free lunch per month in Seacobeck with a minimum deduction of $10 per pay period. Simply fill out the online payroll deduction form at http://adminfinance.umw.edu/business-services/2012/09/07/eagleone-payroll-deduction/, or contact EagleOne for information and assistance.
Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.
Update on Anthem Data Breach
HEALTH BENEFITS E-NEWS EXTRA
Department of Human Resource Management
Office of Health Benefits
February 6, 2015
Beware of E-Mail Scams Regarding the Nationwide Anthem Breach
Scam email campaigns are occurring today regarding credit monitoring related to the Anthem cyberattack. Please share the attached statement with your agency’s employees. Anthem consumer alert – scam & email campaigns 2-6-15 – UPDATED – FINAL
Thank you for your assistance. As indicated earlier, members should call the Anthem hotline at 1-877-263-7995 with questions about this incident.A special website at www.anthemfacts.com will be updated with new information as it is received.
DHRM will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to state agencies as necessary. Please let us know if you have questions.
UMW Email Standards
To all faculty and staff:
In keeping with higher education best practices, the UMW Visual Identity Standards Committee has conducted extensive research and has unanimously approved a campus-wide email signature standard. It is now a part of the University’s Brand Standards & Visual Identity Toolkit (www.umw.edu/documents/document/umw-brand-standards).
A pdf of it (page 30) is attached. UMW Email Standards
As one of the most frequently used forms of communication, email messages are an official reflection of the University. Because of the wide variety of formats used by faculty and staff, UMW has adopted a standardized signature format to help reinforce the University’s brand identity, as well as convey important contact information. We have also taken into account federal accessibility regulations.
My signature below reflects the new standard. You will see there are some options, such as adding physical addresses and social media links, if you need them.
Thanks, and let me know if you have questions about the committee’s decision.
Torre Meringolo
Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
University of Mary Washington
540-654-1372
tmeringo@umw.edu
Anthem Data Breach
To: Anthem Benefits Members
The Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) has notified us that Anthem’s information systems have suffered a recent data breach. DHRM’s Office of Health Benefits is actively working with Anthem to ascertain what impact the breach will have on DHRM’s employee and dependents. Anthem is conducting a full forensic investigation with the assistance of the FBI.
Additional information from DHRM will be forthcoming to affected state employees. We thank you for your patience and ask that you stay tuned for further information.
Please visit the Anthem website www.anthemfacts.com for an update from Anthem or members may call Anthem at 877-263-7995.
Faculty and Staff Lottery Lunches with President and Mrs. Hurley
The following message is from the Office of University Events and Conferencing:
This is the fourth academic year for Faculty and Staff Lottery Lunches with President and Mrs. Hurley. All UMW Employees are eligible to enter the lottery. If you are chosen, you will be invited to attend a very special luncheon with President and Mrs. Hurley at their historic home, Brompton. We are currently holding a lottery for three lunch dates in Spring2015. You can now apply online and eight randomly chosen winners will receive an email invitation for one of the luncheons! Go to http://president.umw.edu/events/lottery-dinners-with-president-and-mrs-hurley/ to enter.