After four decades with the University of Mary Washington, Lucy Quann is retiring from the College of Business. A reception will be held in her honor on Tuesday, July 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Red Room at Woodard Hall. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the beginning of the next chapter of Lucy’s life. We will be collecting stories, photos, and messages that you may wish to share with us. If you would like to contribute, please email brosales@umw.edu no later than July 8. Please also RSVP to brosales@umw.edu before July 15.

The following message is from the Chief of Staff:

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of H. Conrad Warlick, senior vice president emeritus and professor emeritus of education. From the first days he was hired in admissions, to the day he retired in 1997 and beyond, Conrad was deeply committed to Mary Washington, helping many students and employees find their home here.

Conrad moved to Fredericksburg with his wife Anne in 1974 coming from the University of Virginia to serve as associate dean for admissions, just as Mary Washington College became a separate institution from UVA. He earned his Ed.D. at the University of Virginia, following a M.A. from the University of North Carolina and a B.A. from Wake Forest College. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

At Mary Washington, Conrad also served as an executive assistant to the president for President Anderson and was the first person appointed to be the senior vice president for administrative and student services in 1990, a job that incorporated some of the duties previously assigned to the executive vice president. In his retirement, he served on the UMW Foundation Board and numerous civic organizations in Fredericksburg.

Through his tenure, he had a leadership role in connecting campus to the community and the world. The University of Mary Washington A Centennial History 1908-2008 notes how “the gregarious Warlick had been instrumental in a number of notable changes on campus.” Notable were the fiber-optic system, building the Phi Beta Kappa key beside Campus Walk, and playing a pivotal role in establishing FRED, the city’s bus service, as he served as the MWC liaison with the transportation system.

Constantly mindful of the image and excellence of Mary Washington, Conrad’s enthusiasm never faltered, and many of us still remember his work and his lasting impact on our campus today. We extend our sympathies to his family and remember his impact on campus and all who had an opportunity to work with him.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Following the burial, a reception will be held at 1 p.m. at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover St., Fredericksburg. For more information about Conrad’s life and impact, where to make donations or to sign the guest book, please see his obituary online.

Jeff McClurken
Chief of Staff

With the new academic and fiscal year, the University of Mary Washington Foundation (UMW Foundation), an institutionally-related, independent 501c3 organization, is making updates to strengthen operations and their organizational framework.

Katie Turcotte, UMW’s VP for Advancement and Alumni Engagement, has taken on an additional role as the Executive Director of the Foundation creating greater efficiencies in both the short-term and the long-term for foundation operations, including relocating the Foundations offices to the Jepson Alumni Executive Center in late fall. The offices remain in the Eagle Village Executive Offices until then.

Please note that UMW Foundation team members have new email addresses and phone numbers:

UMWF Executive Director, Katie Turcotte kturcotte@umwf1908.org
Phone: (540) 654-1372

UMWF Interim CFO, Dale Lachniet
dlachniet@umwf1908.org

UMWF Controller Shannon Williams:  swilliams@umwf1908.org
Phone: (540) 654-2053

UMWF Senior Accountant Ann Hodges: ahodges@umwf1908.org
Phone: (540) 654-2080

 

 

Arabelle Laws Arrington ’41 Scholarship opportunity for Children of UMW Faculty and Staff – July 1, 2024 Deadline

The Arabelle Laws Arrington Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for UMW students who are the children of full-time faculty and staff who have been employed with UMW for at least 5 years within a teaching, administrative or classified position. Arabelle Arrington served as a member of the Board of Visitors from 1975-1983, was a member of the Alumni Association, and served as president of the Foundation Board of Directors. Mrs. Arrington left a generous fund from her estate, along with donations from alumni, parents, faculty, and staff of the University to fund this opportunity. This Scholarship is a awarded annually.

To be initially eligible for the benefit, the student must meet the University’s admissions requirements, must be accepted as a degree-seeking student, be a dependent student, be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) and maintain good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better). The award is renewable and can vary in amount each year based on the student’s financial need and eligibility for other financial aid awards.  The award could cover up to the total cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees, however, room, board, books, and other college expenses or additional fees are not covered by this scholarship.  This scholarship does not apply to the enrollment of faculty or spouses of staff members, non-degree seeking students, part-time students (less than 12 credit hours), or summer session enrollment.

This scholarship opportunity is administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Eligible students should contact the Financial Aid office for more details and to self-identify as a continuing student candidate or a new student coming in for the Fall semester by emailing finaid@umw.edu or by telephone at 540-654-2468.

Join us for the July Coffee Talk on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 8 to 9 a.m. at 718 Venue, 718 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg. Parking is available at Riverfront Park, George Street Lot, and Sophia Street Parking Deck. Parking is also available along Caroline Street. Attendees will receive a 10% discount on coffee from Italian Station when they mention they are there for the Coffee Talk session. Register for the July Coffee Talk.

At July’s Coffee Talk, we will have a book discussion on Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan, who headlined our 29th Annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium last November! This discussion will be led by Susan Coleman, Life Coach and recipient of the 2023 Patricia Lacey Metzger Distinguished Achievement Award.

Early in her career, Susan Coleman set herself apart as a leader in the financial sector, serving in pivotal roles as a business development officer, branch manager and vice president at Wachovia Bank. Her responsibilities included overseeing branch offices throughout Richmond and Fredericksburg.

As her professional journey continued, Coleman’s impact extended to marketing, business development and staff development across various organizations, including Bankers Title of Fredericksburg and National Bank of Fredericksburg, where she provided regional executive leadership and oversight in multiple local territories. Additionally, she served as chief executive officer of Salem Fields Community Church, motivating pastors, directors and managers through leadership development, mentoring and coaching.

Taking a significant turn toward community health, wellness education and marketing, Coleman held several key positions during her tenure at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She served there as regional site coordinator for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and as director of professional development, education and volunteers, marketing and communications, and business health.

She also ventured into life coaching, becoming a credentialed John C. Maxwell leadership coach, speaker and teacher, and forming Susan J. Coleman Coaching Services, where she guides individuals toward financial freedom, leadership development, career advancement and personal development.

A graduate of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fredericksburg, Coleman continues to serve as a mentor in the program. She has contributed thousands of hours to community service, engaged with local churches and organizations, and demonstrated a dedication to lifelong learning.

James William Haley, Jr., 81, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died June 8, 2024, at Mary Washington Hospital. From 2002–2005, Haley served as adjunct professor of business law at the University of Mary Washington. Read the obituary.

The option to elect overtime leave in lieu of overtime pay is being reinstated effective July 10, 2024. This option allows classified, non-exempt employees the option to earn time off (overtime leave) instead of overtime pay. Employees who wish to elect the overtime leave option must complete the election form and return it to their direct supervisor for processing. This is an annual election. The next opportunity to change this election will be in June, 2025.  For employees who wish to continue receiving overtime pay, no action is required.

The election period will open on Monday, June 10th and will close on Friday, June 21^st.

Upon receiving a completed election form, direct supervisors should sign the form and make the change to the OT compensation method in Banner SSB as requested by the employee. SSB instructions for supervisors can be found on the payroll website, Overtime Leave Election Process. It is only necessary to take action within the Banner Self Service (SSB) web form if the employee’s compensation method for overtime is being changed.

Additional information regarding overtime leave can be found in the UMW Overtime Compensation Policy for Non-Exempt Employees.

MyTime training is available virtually if you need assistance. Please contact tess@umw.edu to schedule training. MyTime access concerns should be directed to the UMW Helpdesk at 2255.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please email Deborah Burton dburton@umw.edu.

Thank you,

Beth Williams
Executive Director for Human Resources
540 654-1294
bwilli22@umw.edu

This email is being sent as a reminder about flexible work arrangement options, particularly for departments where work demands change after students leave for the summer.  Flexible work arrangements are available year-round, and departments determine how and when those options are utilized based on departmental needs.  Whenever possible. supervisors are strongly encouraged to permit flexible work arrangements in their departments.  Such arrangements may include:

• Alternative work schedules, such as four 10-hour days with one day off per week; or four nine-hour days and one four-hour day per week with the remaining half-day off each week;
  • Supervisors may complete the MyTime Supervisor Request Form online to request assistance with changing employee schedules or the lunch breaks in MyTime.
• Increased telework opportunities for eligible positions. See the Telework Policy and Procedure page. A telework agreement must be completed for all employees who telework.

Full-time employees are expected to work their full 40 hours per week (unless taking approved leave) and alternative schedules must adhere to Federal and state regulations as they relate to employee class and schedule period (see the UMW Hours of Work webpage).

Because we will still have some students on campus during the summer as well as a variety of events and activities taking place during those months (e.g. orientation and STP), a department’s summer flexible work arrangements may need to vary from week to week, depending on its employees’ roles in planned campus activities.  Any changes to in-person service hours must be clearly and widely communicated to avoid negatively impacting student services.

Thank you for all you do every day.  We hope you are able to enjoy some additional work flexibility during the summer months.

Beth Williams
Executive Director for Human Resources
540 654-1294
bwilli22@umw.edu

I’m pleased to announce a state-wide 3% pay increase has been authorized and that UMW Classified, A/P faculty, full-time teaching faculty, adjunct faculty and wage employees are all eligible to receive this pay increase per the criteria described below:

2024 UMW Salary Increase FAQs

Classified Staff

• Classified staff hired on or before March 10, 2024 and remaining employed as of June 10, 2024 will receive a 3% base pay increase effective June 10, 2024, provided they received a rating of “Contributor” or satisfactory on their last performance evaluation or more recent interim evaluation.

A/P Faculty

• A/P faculty hired on or before March 10, 2024 and remaining employed as of June 10, 2024 will receive a 3% base pay increase effective June 10, 2023, provided they received a rating of “Contributor” or satisfactory on their last performance evaluation or more recent interim evaluation.

Pay increases for both Classified staff and A/P faculty will appear in paychecks beginning July 1, 2024. Please refer to 2024 UMW Salary Increase FAQs for information about employees working fewer than 12 months annually and are not actively working on June 10.

Full-Time and Adjunct Teaching Faculty

• Full-time and adjunct teaching faculty will receive their increase information in their appointment or reappointment letter.

Wage Staff

• All wage staff hired on or before March 10, 2024 and remaining employed as of June 10, 2024 will receive a 3% hourly rate increase effective June 17, 2024. Pay rate increases for wage staff will appear in paychecks beginning July 12, 2024.

Deferred Compensation

Part or all of the salary increase may be deferred, subject to relevant plan guidelines and limitations. Please see 2024 UMW Salary Increase FAQs for detailed guidance to enroll in or change contribution amounts for the 403b Pre-tax Annuity.

For questions about salary increase eligibility, you may contact Deborah Burton dburton@umw.edu in Human Resources

Thank you for all you do to make UMW such an outstanding university!

Beth Williams
Executive Director for Human Resources
540 654-1294
bwilli22@umw.edu