Tag: Office of Human Resources

Flexible Summer Work Arrangements

Dear Colleagues,As we near the end of the academic year, it’s a good time to send a reminder about flexible work arrangement options, particularly for departments where work demands will change after students leave for the summer.  When possible, supervisors are expected to permit and encourage flexible work arrangements in their departments, especially from May […]

Update on Commonwealth COVID Policies

Pursuant to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Directive Two, issued Saturday, January 15, 2022, UMW is modifying some of its employee COVID-19 mitigation protocols: National and local data continue to show that vaccines are the single most effective means of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and the severity of its symptoms; however, UMW will now strongly encourage, […]

UMW 2022 Holiday Schedule

The following message is from the Office of Human Resources.Good afternoon, colleagues.The 2022 Holiday Calendar has been finalized. Click on the link to review next year’s UMW holidays.PLEASE NOTE: This calendar is based on the current 2022 state-allocated holidays and the UMW academic calendar; if there are changes to either of these, the 2022 UMW holiday schedule may need to […]

Tuition Reimbursement Program Enrollment

Dear Colleagues:Open Enrollment for Tuition Reimbursement (courses outside of UMW)  for courses starting January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022, has begun and will end on Thursday, October 28, 2021. 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 […]

5% Pay Increase

Dear Colleagues,As you are aware, the governor approved the state budget which included a 5% base salary adjustment for classified employees effective June 10, 2021. Although the bill did have a provision that allows for the exemption of certain higher education employees, UMW is committed to giving each and every eligible employee, whether faculty or […]