November 22, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Allyson Moerman to Participate in Senior Leadership Seminar

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Allyson Moerman, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Virginia Network for Woman in Higher Education 2014-2015 Senior Leadership Seminar.  The mission of the American Council on Education Women’s Network is to identify, develop, advance, and support women in higher education at the national, state, and local levels.  Participants include administrators from public and private sectors, two-year and four-year institutions, and a wide-variety of functional roles.  The Senior Leadership Seminar focuses on three core areas: personal development, professional development and trends in higher education.

The Leadership Colloquium at UMW Teams Up with the Habitat for Humanity

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Members from the Leadership Colloquium at UMW at a Habitat for Humanity "Women Build" on May 3, 2014.

Members from the Leadership Colloquium at UMW at a Habitat for Humanity “Women Build” on May 3, 2014.

The Leadership Colloquium at UMW participated in a Women Build on Saturday, May 3 to kick off Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week. This national initiative occurs annually and will take place from May 3 -11. Now in its seventh year, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing or complete beautification projects in their local communities. The week also focuses on the homeownership challenges faced by women.

The UMW group teamed together with employees from the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity to complete projects on a Stafford, VA home. Participants from UMW included: Andrea Cordray, Christina Eggenberger, Melissa Myers, Mary Parnell, Megan Petter, Lynne Richardson, Beth Searcy, Anika Wilson, and Aries Wilson. Colloquium advisory board members Lynn Pates and Jo Ellen Armstrong also participated in the build.

The Leadership Colloquium at UMW’s mission is to create a network and relevant learning environment to inspire women for a lifetime of leadership. Quarterly events and volunteer opportunities attract managers, administrators, educators, business owners and leaders of public, private and nonprofit organizations.

For more information about the Colloquium and other upcoming events please visit: http://www.umw.edu/lcpw/.

Marta Smith Earns a CPFO Designation

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Marta Smith, Director of Accounting, has earned her CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) designation. The CPFO is granted by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, upon completion of five exams that cover the major disciplines of public finance. These five exam areas are:

1. Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting
2. Treasury and Investment Management
3. Debt Management
4. Operating and Capital Budgeting
5. Retirement & Benefits, Risk Management and Procurement

Congratulations, Marta!

Faculty/Staff Dining Room Closed March 26

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The Admissions Office will be using the Faculty/Staff Dining room on Wednesday, March 26 to host a large group of visiting high school guidance counselors.  Originally, the counselors were going to join the “regular diners” but the number of visitors will maximize the room’s occupancy.  As you know, these are important links in the University’s student recruitment process.  The Faculty/Staff Dining Room will be closed that day to UMW faculty and staff.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and patience.  The other three student dining rooms will be open to faculty and staff as usual.

Richard R. Pearce
Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO

Melva Kishpaugh Attends VAGP’s “Day on the Hill”

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On Feb. 5, 2014, Melva Kishpaugh, UMW Assistant Director of Procurement Services, joined other members of the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP), during VAGP’s “Day on the Hill” in Richmond, Va. The team met with various legislators and members of the administration to discuss procurement issues within the Commonwealth.

New Post Office Supervisor

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Congratulations to Lisa Marden who is the new supervisor at the UMW Post Office! Lisa has been a dedicated staff member at the Post Office for two years and we are so excited to have her as our new team lead. If you have any questions or concerns about the UMW Post Office please feel free to contact Lisa at 654-2073 or lmarden@umw.edu.

Mileage Rate Change

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The personal vehicle mileage reimbursement rate has been changed to $.56/mile, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The rate for travel that took place prior to Jan. 1, 2014 is $.565/mile. When submitting your travel reimbursement, please be sure to use the form that correlates with your actual travel dates. Travel reimbursement forms may be found at http://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/travel/travel-expense-reimbursement-form/. 

Please remember to visit the Accounts Payable website to obtain the most current forms and rates related to travel, lodging and per diem. Other important information to remember:

  • Reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the last date of travel. Effective July 1, 2013, any travel reimbursements submitted 90 days or more after the end of travel will be taxed according to IRS regulations.

Please contact the Accounts Payable department at payables@umw.edu if you have questions.

Thank you.

Allyson Moerman
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller