UMW faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the spring semester’s All University Assembly on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. President Paino will share more information about his vision and plan for the University’s future.
Dr. Troy D. Paino (WTVR.com, Virginia this Morning)
Dr. Paino Appears on Richmond Morning Show
From WTVR:
RICHMOND, Va. – In July, The University of Mary Washington welcomed a new President to the school. Dr. Troy D. Paino talked about his transition to the school and the wonderful learning environment.
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/15/dr-troy-d-paino/
UMW Sets Paino’s Inauguration Ceremony (The Free Lance-Star)
UMW to Install Tenth President, April 21
Troy D. Paino, who has been at the helm of the University of Mary Washington since July 2016, will be officially installed as the institution’s tenth president on Friday, April 21. The inauguration ceremony will take place at 4:15 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium, located in George Washington Hall. The event is open to the public, […]
Public liberal arts colleges: You won’t find these schools on ESPN (The Washington Post)
Fredericksburg Night at the Diamond
Dr. Troy Paino with his wife, Kelly, enjoyed a night at the Diamond (top). In the bottom photo, he strikes a pose with Todd “Parney” Parnell, Richmond Flying Squirrels GM and Chip Tarkenton, UMW Eagle Club booster. More than 200 UMW faculty, staff, alumni and friends enjoyed the fellowship and camaraderie at the third annual Fredericksburg Night at the Diamond in Richmond. Dr. Paino threw out the first pitch.
Announcement from President Paino: VP for Advancement and University Relations
Dear Colleagues,
As has been previously announced, Salvatore “Torre” Meringolo, UMW’s Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, has announced his retirement effective October 1, 2016. Torre came to the University of Mary Washington in August of 2009 to lead the University’s fundraising, alumni affairs, communications, and external relations programs. During his seven-plus years of service, he has led his team in achieving many significant milestones, including exceeding the overall $50 million goal in the recent “Mary Washington First” campaign.
I am writing to inform the UMW community that I am launching a national search for the next individual to fill this significant leadership role. The Vice President for Advancement and University Relations is a key member of the president’s cabinet who is charged with overseeing critical functions that are essential to the University’s ongoing success. These include raising private funds to support scholarships and strategic initiatives, fostering strong alumni engagement, and managing a complex network of internal and external communications.
As the search is conducted, we are fortunate to have capable, experienced professionals who can oversee these areas on an interim basis. I am pleased to report that Kenneth Steen, Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, will manage all aspects of our fundraising and alumni relations operations. Anna B. Billingsley, Associate Vice President for University Relations, will manage the communications areas, including publications, the web, design services, news and public information, and marketing. Mr. Steen and Ms. Billingsley will assume these interim duties, effective October 1. Until the search is concluded, they both will report directly to me and will regularly participate in meetings of the cabinet.
I want to thank Torre Meringolo for his distinguished service to the University of Mary Washington. I also want to express my gratitude to Anna Billingsley and Ken Steen for their willingness to take on additional leadership responsibilities.
Best regards,
Troy
Troy D. Paino, J.D., Ph.D.
President
Paino Outlines 2016-17 Priorities at Opening Faculty Meeting
As part of UMW’s annual opening faculty meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, President Troy Paino outlined his priorities for the upcoming academic year. Through collaboration and transparency, Paino discussed the necessity of building a foundation of trust over the next year in order to move UMW forward. Paino outlined the following nine priorities for the upcoming academic year, which have been approved by the Board of Visitors:
Determine a clear set of indicators for success. Identify high-level institutional indicators that speak to the university’s definition of success. This will include a conversation about re-identifying peer and aspirational institutions.
Finalize the strategic enrollment plan. Currently underway, the strategic enrollment plan is being created by a group of faculty and staff to determine UMW’s academic/student profile.
Update the university’s master plan. Address building needs on campus with a focus on older residence halls in order to stay competitive in student recruitment.
Create a committee to develop a Diversity Action Plan. Reporting directly to the president, the committee will discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining a diverse student body and workforce.
Update the budget. Address the budget in a way that creates room for future strategic investments, includes a solution for salary issues, develops new opportunities for revenue and is mindful of reserves.
Capitalize on regional opportunities. At the core, UMW is a traditional liberal arts and sciences institution, but the addition of programs for nontraditional students has the opportunity to increase revenue.
Develop and implement a plan to address faculty and staff salary issues. Create and implement a plan that addresses workforce salary issues over the next three years.
Conduct an environmental scan of UMW’s position in the marketplace. Analyze our institution’s place within the greater higher education landscape.
Articulate UMW’s vision by the end of the academic year. Be able to clearly articulate the past and traditions of UMW, the strengths of its current community and where the university is headed.
President Paino Addresses UMW Faculty and Staff
UMW President Troy Paino addressed the faculty and staff of the university at the “All UMW Opening Assembly” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Dodd Auditorium.