Information for Faculty and Staff

Below you will find links to important UMW publications, forms, schedules, services, and information.

 

 

Publications

The Dictionary of Academic Regulations: Furnishes the information needed for planning and completing a B.A., B.S., or B.L.S. degree program at the University of Mary Washington. Faculty should familiarize themselves with the academic policies, regulations, and procedures of the University.

The Freshman Academic Planning Guide and the Transfer Student Academic Planning Guide: These guides are designed to assist new students in planning an academic program of study. They are also good resources for advisors.

General Education Requirements: The University of Mary Washington requires all students to pursue broad studies in the arts, the humanities, and the sciences. These studies constitute the General Education component of the University's academic program and serve as a common academic foundation for all the University of Mary Washington students on the Fredericksburg campus.

The Advising Handbook: The Advising Handbook assists academic advisors in guiding their freshmen, pre-major, and major advisees. 

The 2008-2009 Parents and Families Academic Brochure: This Parents and Families Academic Brochure (PDF) has been designed to answer academic questions frequently asked by the families of UMW students. It does not replace the specific details of the academic program or the procedures, policies, and regulations that appear in the current University of Mary Washington Academic Catalog or the Dictionary of Academic Regulations. The brochure is meant as a companion piece to the Freshman Advising Portfolio. While aimed at the parents and family of UMW freshmen, it is a valuable resources for all UMW parents and family members. The Brochure will appear online soon.

Services

Tutoring Services: Here you will find all of the documentation necessary for either requesting a tutor or becoming a tutor. Please refer struggling students to tutoring services and study skills workshops.

Study Skills Workshops: Academic Services provides a variety of workshops aimed at helping students improve their skills in such things as time management, note taking, and test preparation.

Online Tutorials: We have online tutorials in specific subjects and on study skills. If you would like to suggest a useful website or study tip, please e-mail Dr. Carol Stevens at csteven2@umw.edu.

Group Presentations: If you would like to schedule a visit to your class, group advising session, or sports practice to explain what Academic Services offers, please e-mail Dr. Carol Stevens at csteven2@umw.edu.

Learning Styles Inventory Sessions: You may schedule a learning styles inventory to be administered to your class, advisees, or athletes. Each student will receive their personal results and you will receive aggregate information about the different types of learners in your group. Please contact Dr. Carol Stevens at csteven2@umw.edu for details.

"Helping First-Year Students" essay: Please make use of this essay meant to help professors better serve First-Year students.

Forms

All Forms: This link will bring you to the Forms main page.

Faculty Tutor Recommendation Form: For faculty approval of a student's suitability to be a tutor.

Schedules

Final Exam Schedules: Click here for a complete listing of dates and times for this semester's final exams.

Tutoring Schedule: Click here for a complete listing of dates and times for this semester's Tutoring Services.

Important Dates: A calendar of important dates for the current academic year.

Study Skills Workshops Schedule: Click here for a complete listing of dates and times for this semester's study skills workshops.