The policy on IT Project Management was adopted on May 10, 2013. The purpose of the policy is to establish guiding principles for the establishment of processes, documentation, and oversight of IT projects. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 4, Information Technology. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
New Policy: E.5.2. Loss of Personal Property
The Loss of Personal Property Policy was adopted in May of 2013. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that the University is abiding by the Commonwealth’s Division of Risk Management guidelines, which manages the Commonwealth’s liability regarding personal items kept on University property. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 5, Public Safety and Community Services. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.3.7. Administrative and Professional Appraisal
The Administrative and Professional Appraisal Policy was revised April 23, 2013 to update supervisor expectations in the "Procedures" section. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 3, Human Resources. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.3.6. Staff Recognition Policy for Certifications, Licenses, and Degrees
The Staff Recognition Policy for Certifications, Licenses, and Degrees was revised April 23, 2013 to update the "Purpose" section. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 3, Human Resources. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.3.5. Background Check
The Background Check Policy was revised April 23, 2013 to update the "Applies To" section. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 3, Human Resources. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.5.1. Request to Address the Campus Community
The Request to Address the Campus Community Policy was revised February 20, 2013 to reflect a change in administrative oversight from Administration and Finance to Student Affairs, specifically UMW Police. As such, the policy is now number F.8.2. You will find the policy in Book F, Student Affairs, under Section 8, UMW Police. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.2.9. Electronic Communication Devices
The policy on Electronic Communication Devices was revised February 11, 2013 to allow for a stipend without an increase in cost to the employee and allow for the addition of a line. Detailed procedures, as well as the stipend agreement and worksheet, are located on the Finance website under "Policies and Procedures." You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 2, Finance. View the policy here. … [Read more...]
New Board of Visitors Section
A new section has been created under the Board of Visitors (Book B) in the UMW Policy Manual. The section is number nine, Administration and Finance, and will house two policies: B.9.1. Institutional Debt B.9.2. Establishing Student Fees … [Read more...]
Summary of Policy Manual Revisions
In order to achieve greater clarity and consistency and ensure compliance with SACS Comprehensive Standard 3.2.2. (Institutional Policy), the following revisions were made to the UMW Policy Manual. Changes were intended to clearly distinguish which policies are subject to Board of Visitors review and concurrence. In addition, some minor editorial changes were made for clarification purposes and some policies were renumbered for consistency. The following revisions were made to Book B, Board of Visitors: Revised two Internal Audit policies to clarify that these are Board of Visitors approved policies: B.4.3. Institutional Debt (originally E.2.1.)* B.4.4. Establishing Student Fees (originally E.2.2.)* Created a new Section 7, Museums and Galleries, to include three Board-approved policies: B.7.1. Collections Policy (originally D.3.1.)* B.7.2. Use of Research Materials (originally D.4.1.)* B.7.3. Collections Management Policy (originally D.4.2.)* Created a … [Read more...]
Revised Policy: E.2.2. Cash Handling Procedures
The policy on Cash Handling Procedures was revised in December 2012 to update the approved cash handling sites. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 2, Finance. View the policy here. … [Read more...]


