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
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 […]
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.
The Faculty Credentials Policy was revised in December 2012 to add the statement below to the “Definition” section of the policy: A terminal degree (usually a doctorate) is the highest degree awarded in the discipline/field. In some fields, a degree other than a doctorate is considered a terminal degree by practitioners in that discipline. The Master […]
The Moving and Relocation Expenses Policy was revised on December 9, 2012 to replace the use of department SPCC with the Accounts Payable SPCC in order to be in compliance with the Commonwealth allowed uses of the SPCC. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 2, Finance. View the policy […]
The Policy on Business Meals was revised on December 1, 2012 to remove the reference to the Stafford Campus holding a Finance Card. You will find the policy in Book E, Administration and Finance, under Section 2, Finance. View the policy here.
The Gift Giving Policy was revised on November 23, 2012 to reflect a new process for purchasing gift cards. The new process does not allow the SPCC to be used to purchase gift cards. If you would like to purchase gift cards, please contact the AP Manager, Leigh Penn. You will find the policy in Book […]
The UMW Study Abroad Program Approval Process Policy was adopted on November 1, 2012. The purpose of the policy is to clarify and make more systematic the approval process required for all UMW study abroad courses and programs. You will find the policy in Book D, Academic Affairs, under Section 2, Center for International Education. The policy […]
The Email Policy was adopted on October 3, 2012. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that email communication is used in a way that supports the university’s mission. The policy outlines the expectations of email users at the University.
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