A reminder that the University will be closed for Holiday Break from Monday, Dec. 18 through Tuesday, Jan. 2. UMW will officially reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Classes for spring semester will begin Jan. 16.
Reminder: MyTime Deadlines and Winter Break
The following message is from Payroll:
Before leaving for winter break, please note the MyTime timecard deadlines shown below. It is imperative for timecards to be error free, complete, and approved by these deadlines.
Bi-weekly Employees (wage, student, AI, GA etc.)
Pay Period 12/11-12/24, approvals due no later than NOON on 12/26/17
Semi-monthly Employees (classified, A/P faculty, etc.)
Pay Period 12/10-12/25, approvals due no later than NOON on 1/3/18
· If the employee has finished working and will not work over break, we strongly encourage employees and supervisors to approve the timecards for the pay period prior to leaving for break. When approving in advance, select “Current Pay Period.”
· Supervisors, it is critical for you review the timecard for any exceptions, including missed punches, and resolve these prior to your employee leaving for winter break. Incomplete or unapproved timecards prevent the entire Payroll from being completed. Please take care when editing punches as MyTime defaults to “a.m.”
Manager Delegation
Supervisors unavailable to approve timecards or time-off requests may delegate their approval to another MyTime supervisor. Supervisors receiving the delegation must accept the request in MyTime before they will have access. Please use the MyTime Supervisor Manual to view the instructions.
Please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@umw.edu with any questions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Lynda Worthy
Payroll Manager
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Free Admission to Cultural Resources
While you are unwinding during the holiday break, bring the whole family for a visit to The James Monroe Museum, and to the Gari Melchers Home and Studio! Both sites are extending free admission to include the immediate family members of current faculty and staff during the break from December 16-January 2. All faculty and staff also receive a 20% discount in the stores at both sites year round! We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to visit these wonderful cultural resources administered by UMW. Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open daily from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, but will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The James Monroe Museum is open Monday – Saturday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, and from 1:00-4:00 PM on Sundays, but will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Admission for current faculty, staff, and students is free throughout the year at both sites, so we hope to see you often!
Winter Break Parking Requirements
The following message is from the Office of Parking Management:
With the possibility of inclement weather during the Winter Break the following parking requirements will apply on these dates: Saturday 12/16/17 at 10 a.m. through Monday 1/15/18 at 11 p.m. This includes ALL Service Vehicles.
ALL vehicles left unattended (unattended means you will not be here in the event the vehicle needs to be relocated) on campus for any time during Winter Break must be parked in the following areas:
Eagle Landing Residents, Fac/Staff, Visitors:
All vehicles must be parked on levels 3 or 4(the covered areas of the deck only).
All other campus community Students, Fac/Staff, Visitors –includes ALL Service Vehicles:
All vehicles must be parked at Alvey Drive Parking Deck Levels 1, 2, or 3 (covered areas of deck only)
William Street parking Lot #30
Battleground Parking Lot #33
Service Vehicles should also be parked in these areas, or at the Physical Plant
If you are on campus with your vehicle, you will need to be aware of and follow all email declarations in the event your vehicle needs to be relocated.
Please move your vehicle to the above mentioned areas prior to leaving for the Winter Break. In the event of inclement weather, all other lots/areas will need to be clear of vehicles.
In the event of a Snow Emergency Declaration all other lots/areas will need to be clear of all vehicles.
This does not include Handicap areas; if you have valid Handicap placard or tags you may continue to utilize those spaces.
Please call the Parking Management office at 540-654-1129 with any questions.
University Bookstore Buyback and Sale
Take advantage of the University Bookstore’s opportunities to earn and save cash:
Textbook Buyback
Bring your textbooks to one of our buyback locations during the following times, and receive cash on the spot:
- Lee Hall, 3rd floor
- Thursday, December 14, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Eagle Landing Lobby
- Thursday & Friday, December 14-15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sale
Only a few days left to purchase UMW spirit wear! Shop in-store and receive either 20% a single regularly priced item, OR 10% off your entire transaction! Deal ends December 15.
Best wishes for everyone during finals!
Kathy Sandor
Interim Director of Business Services
540-654-1648
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Excellent Eagle Employee Program: Nominate your co-workers, supervisor or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award. It’s easy! Just complete the Excellent Eagle Employee nomination form on our website. Take some time to nominate someone today! Winners get reserved parking on campus for the month.
#1 F.A.N. (Fantastic Action Noticed) In addition to the Excellent Eagle program, you can also recognize a colleague using HR’s #1 F.A.N. program. Did you experience exceptional customer service or awesome collaboration? If so, nominate the person or people involved in that experience. Complete the #1 F.A.N. form on the HR website, and your colleague will be able to choose a UMW spirit item as a token of appreci ation.
SAC Fall Drive – The Staff Advisory Council is collecting items up until Friday, December 15 to help our community’s homeless population. For more information on what is needed, please contact Dr. April Brecht, PhD, abrecht@umw.edu.
December SAC Meeting – Our December meeting was held Tuesday. Dec/ 12. Tiffany Oldfield, Title IX Coordinator shared a Q&A session regarding the Policy on Sexual and Gender Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence. Also, Anand Rao and Cedric Rucker discussed UMW’s Community Values.
Workplace Celebration Guidelines – HR advises that during the fall and winter months when a number of cultural and religious days of significance are observed, remember to be respectful of the rich and diverse cultures that are ever present in our workplace and the communities we serve. Please be mindful of inclusiveness and safety in your workplace holiday activities.
Holiday University Closing – Reminder that UMW will be closed Monday December 18th through Tuesday January 2nd. The University will officially reopen on Wednesday January 3rd.
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