Congratulations on being selected as a Faculty member for the University of Mary Washington! We value the impact you will have as a part of the UMW community!
As outlined below, there are four parts to your UMW policy orientation. The first section provides you with useful links that may help you get acquainted with the UMW environment, the second section outlines relevant University policy information, the third section provides benefit reminders, and the fourth section outlines required new employee training.
I. Helpful Resources for Getting Started
- UMW Campus map and directions
- Payline: accessing pay and leave information: (Usually 48 hours for account activation)
- Resources for Faculty
- Academic and Other University Calendars
- Key Request Form: (Approval of department chair needed)
- Inclement Weather Information
II. UNIVERSITY POLICIES FOR NEW Faculty
- UMW Mission Statement
- Statement of Community Values
- Faculty Handbook
- Respectful Workplace Policy
- UMW Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (AAEEO)
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
- Smoking Policy
- Network and Computer Use Policy
- Other Information Technology Policies
III. Benefit Reminders
- Health Insurance::
- Initial enrollment must happen within 30 days of hire
- EmployeeDirect
- UMW Benefits Information (Summary of benefits, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement Plans:
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Leave
- Virginia Sick & Disability Plan Handbook (VSDP, if elected)
- UMW Faculty Leave Policies: See Faculty Handbook above
- UMW Workers’ Compensation / Return-to-Work Policies and Procedures
- Family and Medical Leave Act
IV. Required Training for New Faculty
Click here to view the Required Training page.