Wellness Resources: July 2025

HOOS NETWORKING: VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS FOR CAREER GROWTH

Wednesday, July 30, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Virtual | Register for Hoos Networking

Looking to grow your professional network or connect with a mentor but short on time? Join us for a fast-paced, engaging event designed to spark meaningful connections across the UVA community.

DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM

Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
In Person | UVA HR Collab, 2420 Old Ivy Rd.
Register for Developing Your Team

Join a workshop for UVA Leaders to learn practical strategies for fostering career growth, boosting engagement, and guiding team development—even without promotion opportunities. Gain tools for feedback, planning, and overcoming obstacles.

OTHER WELLNESS RESOURCES

• Keep your goals on track over the summer with health coaching. Earn up to $150 in rewards by meeting with a health coach who will help you forge a path to optimized health and well-being.

• July 23, 12:00 noon | Enhancing Your Sleep, Restoring Your Energy, and Replenishing Your Resilience: Learn about the importance of quality sleep and how to understand your sleep patterns and root causes of sleep difficulties.

• July 28, 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. | How to Get the Most from Your Employee Retirement Plan: Learn about tips for optimizing your retirement savings; decisions you make can add up in the future

• July 30, 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. | Retirement Basics: Learn how important it is and the power of saving for the future, and about other vehicles such as IRAs, HSAs, and brokerage accounts.

Treasury's Linda Vannatta to Retire

Happy Retirement!

After nearly 24 years of dedicated service to the University, Linda Vannatta is retiring from her role as Director of Treasury Operations in UVAFinance.

Linda’s UVA career began in 2001 as a Fiscal Tech for the School of Medicine’s Nephrology Department. In 2003, she moved to Risk Management, where she laid the foundation for what would become a distinguished tenure supporting the University’s financial stability and strategic growth. Over the years, she took on a range of roles that spanned risk management, insurance, and treasury functions, each time deepening her impact and sharpening UVA’s financial tools and processes.

She served as Treasury Manager and later as Assistant Director of Treasury & Risk Management, playing key roles in major initiatives such as UVA’s Workday Financial Strategic Transformation, cash flow forecasting, bond issuance, and endowment investment management. Most recently, as Director of Treasury Operations, Linda led with a steady hand and a deep well of institutional knowledge, ensuring effective treasury management and sound financial operations across Grounds.

Linda’s career has been marked by a focus on innovation, efficiency, and stewardship. From advancing the “cashless university” initiative to shaping UVA’s internal loan programs, her influence is woven into the financial infrastructure that supports the University’s mission.

We are grateful for Linda’s many contributions and wish her all the best as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. She leaves behind a legacy of excellence, care, and commitment and she will be greatly missed.

UVA Finance Welcomes Holly Bolton as New Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff

Welcome, Holly!

UVAFinance is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Bolton as the new Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, effective August 25, 2025.

Bolton brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in higher education administration. Most recently, she served as Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at New York University (NYU), where she led strategic initiatives, executive communications, major institutional events, and division-wide engagement efforts for a team of over 1,600 employees.

In her new role at UVA, Bolton will serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to the Vice President for Finance, overseeing a broad portfolio of operations and initiatives. Her responsibilities will include managing UVA Finance’s business operations, leading communications and training efforts, coordinating cross-functional project teams, and supporting enterprise-wide strategy and alignment.

“Holly brings a powerful combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to inclusive leadership,” said Augie Maurelli, Vice President for Finance at UVA. “Her ability to connect people, ideas, and priorities across a complex organization makes her a strong fit for this role, and we are pleased to welcome her to the UVA community.”

Bolton’s previous roles at NYU also included serving as Executive Manager to the Dean of the School of Professional Studies and Program Manager in Strategic Academic Partnerships. Her professional background spans executive communications, employee engagement, project management, and diversity and inclusion leadership. She holds an MBA in Marketing from New Jersey City University, as well as undergraduate degrees in Communication and Vocal Performance.

As AVP and Chief of Staff, Bolton will play a critical role in advancing UVA Finance’s mission to deliver service excellence, steward resources, and support the University’s academic, research, and health care priorities.

New on Finance Matters: The OSP Post-Award Team

Join us as we listen in on a conversation with Urmila Bajaj, UVA's Director of Post Award, and her team, as they discuss what their department does, how their work impacts research at UVA, and how they're ultimately part of helping UVA fulfill its mission. 

Thank you to Christa Albanez, Kelly Mays, Catina Seitz, Mike Priddy, Alpana Gautam, and Christine Estes for joining the conversation!

Listen in below or click here.

UBI Finance 2.0 Apps Now Live: Explore, Use, and Share Feedback

UBI 2.0 is live now!

New UBI Finance 2.0 apps are now live! We encourage you to begin using these apps for all your general finance reporting needs.

You can access the new apps via the UBI Hub. You’ll recognize the new apps by their names, which use underscores instead of spaces (e.g., Workday_Financial_Analysis_and_Review).

Click the image for a larger view

Workday_Financial_Analysis_and_Review is designed to be your one-stop shop for Managerial Financial Analysis:

• Check Fund Balances
• Review Budget vs. Actuals
• Trend Analysis
• Open Obligations and Commitments in the current fiscal year
• Review transaction details for the current or prior fiscal year

For all balance sheet transactions or income statement transactions from earlier fiscal years, we’ve provided additional apps with two-year slices of detailed transaction data.

For Sponsored Program financial review, please continue using Workday_RAD, which includes Award/Grant budgets and life-to-date transaction details.

We’ll be hosting weekly office hours to help you get familiar with the new app navigation:

Tuesdays at 10 AM, starting July 15

Zoom link: Intro to UBI Finance 2.0

Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement about additional sessions for users who want to transfer Community or My Sheets from existing apps to the new ones.

We welcome your questions and feedback! Please email us at AskFinance@virginia.edu with the subject line:  "UBI Finance 2.0 Feedback."

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Related content:  UBI Finance 2.0 Summer Office Hours Kick Off July 15

Wellness Resources: July 2025

It’s time to SAIL

Would you like to boost your strength, balance, and overall well-being?  There’s a new wellness class that can help you do just that.  It’s called SAIL: Stay Active & Independent for Life.

SAIL is a FREE strength, balance, and fitness class that blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and strength-building exercises to support your physical and emotional health. 

• The class starts on July 7 and meets for 6 weeks
• Sessions are Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:15 AM

Click HERE for more information. 

Divorce Wellness Group

If you’re navigating the challenges of a divorce and its impact, you don’t have to do it alone.  The Divorce Wellness Group offers a supportive and transformative 6-week virtual course for healing.

• The group runs from July 9 – Aug 13
• Sessions are on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

For more information and how to register, click HERE.

Try a Free Fitness Class

Hoos Well, in partnership with UVA Rec, is offering free fitness classes through Aug 8th.  If you’ve not tried a class yet, now’s your chance!  

Classes include Body Pump, Barre, Yoga, Aqua Jogging, Pilates, Zumba®, and Cycle, Strength & Core.  

View the class schedule HERE.

UBI Finance 2.0: Summer Office Hours Kick Off July 15

Join  us for office hours

This summer marks a major milestone for UVA’s managerial reporting system: the launch of UBI Finance 2.0, a streamlined, user-focused evolution of our University Business Intelligence tools.

With over 150 million journal line records currently in UBI, it's no surprise that users have told us the volume and complexity can be overwhelming. UBI Finance 2.0 is our response: a cleaner, more intuitive experience designed to reduce clutter without sacrificing access. Rest assured, you won’t lose access to any of the data you rely on today.

To help you get comfortable with the new system, we're offering weekly UBI Office Hours, beginning Tuesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m., and recurring every Tuesday throughout the summer. These sessions will focus on orientation and navigation of the new UBI Finance 2.0 apps.

In addition to office hours, we’ll also host open Q&A sessions (watch out for more information on these soon) to support the migration of personal and community sheets.  These sessions will be a great opportunity to ask questions, get hands-on help, and learn from others.

These sessions aren’t just about support, they’re about listening to our users. Your feedback is an essential part of our commitment to continuous improvement.

Everyone is welcome. Join us using the link below:
UBI 2.0 Office Hours Meeting Link

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you make the most of UBI Finance 2.0!

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Related Content: UBI Finance 2.0 Apps Now Live

UVAFinance in Action: June 26, 2025

Thank you John!

John Gerding Attends NAEP Conference

This May, John Gerding, Procurement Commodity Manager, attended the NAEP Educational Procurement Innovation Conference in New Orleans, LA, presenting valuable prospectus information for EPIC and NAEP. This conference brought together leaders, innovators, and professionals in the field of educational procurement, providing a collaborative platform to attendees to explore and share strategies that drive progress and efficiency in Procurement. Thank you John for your dedication to UVAFinance's Procurement team and efforts!

Minh Nguyen Nominated for the 2025 Cornerstone Program

Congrats, Minh!

Recently, Minh Nguyen was selected as UVAFinance's nominee for the 2025 Cornerstone Program. The Cornerstone Program focuses on mentoring, exposure to executive leadership, and individualized learning programs, among many other benefits. Nguyen was chosen from a strong pool of candidates for her outstanding contributions and broad expertise in financial operations, specifically in cost accounting. Her recent leadership on the successful F&A Proposal exemplifies the strategic impact she brings to our organization. Congratulations Minh on this well-deserved recognition!

Meet Tracy Pavone: Bringing Experience, Energy, and Curiosity to UVA Finance

Tracy in Budapest

Tracy Pavone recently joined the UVA Finance team as an Executive Assistant to Olga Weider, bringing with her decades of experience in coordination and management, along with several years of service in the UVA Health System. With a strong background in support roles and an affinity for caring for others, Pavone is excited to grow her skills in Workday and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a great team and being exposed to new things,” she shares.

Originally from Connecticut, Pavone discovered Charlottesville during a visit to a friend and quickly fell in love with the area. That visit turned into a fresh start when she relocated to Virginia and began her journey at UVA. 

Pavone earned her associate’s degree in Math and Science from Housatonic Community College and began her career in support roles in the medical field before joining UVA Health as a Patient Access Associate.

Within UVA Health, Pavone held a variety of roles before making the leap to the academic side of the University. Now in UVA Finance, she’s excited to expand her Workday knowledge, particularly in areas such as travel and expense, and to make a positive impact in her new department.

“The Finance team has been wonderful, and learning new things is definitely keeping me engaged and interested,” she says.

Outside of work, Pavone enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with friends at local wineries and live music venues. She’s especially fond of smaller, regional acts; for instance, bands like Delta Rae from the Carolinas. She’s currently reading the third book in a fantasy trilogy by Tracey Deonn, enjoying the genre as a bit of welcome escape.

At home, Pavone shares her space with three cats (a mother and her kittens, named Delia, Anya, and Willow) who keep her company and entertained.

Welcome, Tracy! We’re so glad to have you on the team.

UVAFinance Welcomes George Fu as Senior Accountant

Joining UVAFinance as a Senior Accountant, George Fu brings with him a wide range of experience in internal auditing, financial analysis, and stewardship, making him an excellent addition to the UVAFinance team. With years of experience in internal audit and financial management, George is no stranger to understanding complex organizational structures and navigating the flow of financial processes. 

Prior to UVA, George served as the Finance Team Lead at a local non-denominational church, where he managed finances across multiple campuses and a staff of around 50. During his time there, he placed a strong emphasis on maintaining financial integrity and stewardship, values that now continue to guide his work in higher education. Before his financial work with his local church, George spent several years in the banking industry where he honed his data analytics skills, which will translate cohesively towards UVAFinance's own work with large volumes of financial data and analytics. 

George and his wife, with his sister-in-law 
who lives in Charlottesville.

Originally from Taiwan, George earned his Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Taxation there, a program that blended accounting, public finance, and governmental finance. After fulfilling his two-year mandatory military service, he moved to the United States to pursue his MBA in Finance and Accounting at the University of Rochester in New York. He later became a Certified Public Accountant and began his professional journey in public accounting before transitioning to internal auditing. 

George's path to Charlottesville and UVA was both personal and serendipitous. After spending many years in Buffalo, NY (and finally adjusting to the winters), an opportunity to relocate closer to family in Charlottesville presented itself. As his sister-in-law needed more hands-on aid, a position at the University opened up unexpectedly, "an olive branch," as he puts it. Now, a little over a month into his new role and preparing for his move from NY to VA, George is already engrossed in year-end close processes and preparing financial statements. A fast--but effective--way to get a feel for the pulse of UVA. 

As a Senior Accountant, George is focused on building relationships across the organization and diving into the financial systems and processes that support UVA's mission. "It's complex, but that's the exciting part," he says. "There are a lot of moving parts, and now I have a network of knowledgeable people I can learn from and collaborate with." 

Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his wife, especially tending to their garden, a hobby they both find therapeutic and rewarding. He's also deeply committed to working in his local community, volunteering with local shelters and thrift stores, and at his church. He's also anticipating some house projects in the near future, especially with the process of moving to Charlottesville!

Welcome George! We're glad you're here!

Welcoming Matty Cash to the UVA Finance Team

Welcome, Matty!

Earlier this month, Matty Cash joined the UVAFinance team as an Executive Assistant to Julie Richardson and Katie Walker, bringing a strong background in nonprofit and healthcare work, as well as a clear passion for helping others. With a creative approach to her role and a drive to support those around her, Cash is looking forward to the opportunities ahead.  

“I am ready to help people in a new capacity and put myself to the test,” she says.

A native of Virginia, Cash earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus in Public Relations from the University of Lynchburg. After graduating, she held a variety of support roles in Loudoun County, VA, from customer service to marketing and communications, before joining UVA Health as an Administrative Specialist.

Now at UVA Finance, Cash is eager to bring together her analytical strengths and creativity, and she's enjoying the collaborative spirit of her new team.

“I find the behind-the-scenes things very interesting,” she shares, adding that she's looking forward to learning more about the University and how its finance office operates.

Outside the office, Cash enjoys spending time with friends, especially at local wineries and breweries, and has a creative streak she expresses through painting, drawing, scrapbooking, and journaling. After two years of reading nothing but nonfiction, she’s currently enjoying an Elin Hilderbrand murder mystery for a change of pace.

With a minor in English and a prize-winning published poem under her belt, Cash also loves to write. She recently fostered some kittens but doesn't have pets at the moment. Fortunately, she spends plenty of time with her family: her older sister lives nearby, and her father is just down the road in Southern Virginia.

Welcome, Matty! We’re glad you’re here!

Haven’t Joined the UVA Amazon Business Account Yet? Now’s the Time!

The Amazon Business Punchout
is waiting for you!

Make Sure You’re Using the Centralized UVA Amazon Business Account

In April, UVA launched a centralized Amazon Business account through the Amazon Punchout in UVA Marketplace. Many users have already joined, but some may still be using older, school-specific, or standalone Amazon Business accounts without realizing it.

With a September 1 deadline approaching, now is the time to double-check your account and make sure you’re set up correctly.

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How to Know You’re in the Right Account

Whether you access Amazon through UVA Marketplace or directly at Amazon.com, your account should display:

“Account for the University of Virginia” in the upper right-hand corner of the Amazon Business page.

If you see your school or department name instead, you're still using an older or departmental account and will need to migrate.

Going through the Punchout in UVA Marketplace is the easiest way to ensure you're in the centralized account.

However, if you’ve already migrated, you can log in at Amazon.com — just make sure your account says “University of Virginia.”

Click on the image for a larger view

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Why This Matters

Beginning September 1, purchases made outside the centralized UVA Amazon Business account:

• Will not be eligible for reimbursement

• Should not be made with the T&E Card, unless specific exceptions apply (e.g., shipping to non-UVA addresses outside of Charlottesville)

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Not Sure? We’ll Reach Out.

If you're unsure about your status, don't worry — we’re here to help.

Between now and August 31, UVA Finance will be contacting anyone who has not yet migrated to the centralized account to offer support and guidance.

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Why make the switch?

The Punchout streamlines the buying process and provides:

• Business Prime preferred pricing

• Tax exemption on eligible purchases

• Improved tracking and shipping visibility

• Centralized purchasing aligned with UVA policy

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Need Help Joining?

Check out the Registration Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Still stuck? Call (844) 428-3060 to speak with the dedicated Amazon support team for UVA.

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Need Help with an Order?

• Amazon Business order or account issue? Call (866) 486-2360

• Policy or UVA-specific question? Email askfinance@virginia.edu

Let’s make sure everyone is set up for success — thank you for helping us complete the transition!

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Related Content:  Purchasing Guidelines for Amazon Business and the T&E Card

Celebrating the Success of the 2nd Annual Small Business Expo

What a great event!

The 2025 Small Business Expo brought together University departments, community partners, and a vibrant mix of local and small businesses for a day of networking, discovery, and collaboration.

This year’s event featured:

• 35 Small and/or Local Businesses Exhibiting

• 5 Sponsors, including our top-tier Rotunda Sponsor, Re Replacement Parts — a small business proudly continuing the tradition of SWaM (Small, Women- and Minority-owned) representation at the highest sponsorship level for the second year in a row

• 217 attendees from across the University and beyond, representing 176 departments and community organizations

This year's turnout and engagement underscore the University’s ongoing commitment to supporting supplier diversity and strengthening connections between small businesses and institutional buyers.

We’re grateful to everyone who participated, and we’re already looking forward to what next year will bring!

See more pictures from the event on our Flickr album.

Upcoming FEAP Offerings

Workplace Wellbeing

Summer is the perfect opportunity to focus on your well-being. With longer days and a natural shift in pace, it's an ideal time to check in with yourself, both mentally and physically. Whether it's taking a mindful stroll in the sun, enjoying fresh seasonal foods, or simply slowing down to recharge, small steps can make a big difference. 

To support you on that journey, FEAP is offering a number of summer well-being sessions and webinars, designed to help you feel more balanced and energized. 

Upcoming Webinars

Rested & Ready: Enhancing Your Sleep, Restoring Your Energy, and Replenishing Your Resilience

July 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Register HERE

Explore how to gauge your sleep patterns, identify barriers to quality rest, and understand how good sleep supports recovery from daily stress and enhances overall mental wellness. Learn practical strategies to address both surface-level and deeper causes of sleep difficulties, helping you restore your energy more effectively and consistently.

Group Events

Rest, Reset, and Restore

July 1, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (In-Person) | Register HERE

The Human Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) manages stress and recovery. Modern life often disrupts this balance, causing Nervous System Dysregulation (NSD) linked to chronic disease, anxiety, and depression. Learn to activate your Restore Branch at our R-3 drop-in sessions. Co-sponsored by FEAP and Population Health.

Caregiver Connection: Early Detection, Brain Health, and Community Support

July 26, 12:00pm - 1:15pm | Register HERE

This comprehensive session explores Alzheimer’s disease and empowers participants with vital knowledge and proactive strategies. Attendees will learn to recognize the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, understand its effects on the brain, and explore risk factors, detection methods, and treatment options. 

Kultivate Konnection

Monthly, 60-minute drop-in session -  July 3, 11:30am

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a 60-minute emotional wellness break, a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and explore strategies for life’s challenges in a community that understands. Facilitated by FEAP Consultant Pamela Hamilton, this session offers culturally responsive support and meaningful resources to uplift and empower you.

Learn more about Kultivate Konnection.

Reminder: Workday Downtime for Year-End Processing

Available on July 1

As we wrap up FY25, please note that Workday will be unavailable from June 28 through June 30 to support year-end balancing and close activities. 

The system will become available again on July 1, with the exception of Payroll Accounting Adjustments, which will be accessible starting July 3.

Thank you for your patience as we work to close out the fiscal year smoothly!

Microsoft Workshop Opportunity!

Register now!

Interested in the innerworkings of Microsoft's Copilot Chat? UVA ITS invites our LSPs to a 90-minute, interactive Microsoft Copilot Chat AI Workshop on Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, in Thornton Hall. These hands-on sessions hosted by ITS in partnership with Microsoft will explore how Copilot Chat can streamline your daily work and help you support your business area. Whether you're drafting emails, summarizing documents, or organizing information, Copilot Chat can help you work smarter, not harder. 

Register here: Eventbrite

Dates:

• Thursday, June 26:
• 8:30-10 a.m. | Technical 
• 10:30-noon | Finance
• 2:30-4 p.m. | General
• Friday, June 27:
• 8:30-10 a.m. | HR
• 10:30-noon | General 
• 2:30-4 p.m. | Communications

Location: Thornton A120

Parking: Free parking for this event is available in the E3 lot between Scott Stadium and Thornton Hall.

What to bring: Please bring your laptop, your curiosity, and lots of questions!

Celebrating our Graduates!

At UVAFinance, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees, to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspire us all. 

Below are several finance employee graduates whose dedication to learning and inspiring accomplishments deserves recognition. We can't wait to see what's next for you all!

Joey Carls - Master of Science in Customer Experience Management, University of Michigan

Congrats, Joey!

Amanda Meares - Master of Business Administration, Penn State University

Congratulations, Amanda!

Brittany Coleman-Newton - Master of Business Administration, James Madison University 

Congrats Brittany!

JJ Sullivan - Master of Business Administration, James Madison University

Congratulations, JJ!

Matt Phillippi - Master of Public Administration, James Madison University

    Matt also received the In-Service Student Excellence Award 

Congrats, Matt!

Angie Michael  - Completed the Adult Degree Program at James Madison University (Bonus graduation excitement in Angie's family: her daughter is also a grad this year.  Check out our family grads on the blog)

Way to go, Angie!

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If you or someone in your family is a recent graduate, reach out to bv8h@virginia.edu with graduate details to be featured in the next installment of UVAFinance friends and family grads!

Professional Development Corner: June 12, 2025

Contributed by Patty Marbury, Director of Training & Development

Note: Remember to discuss all professional development opportunities with your manager prior to applying for any funds. See below for more information on the Education Benefit.

Why is professional development important?

Professional development offers a valuable opportunity to stay engaged and navigate the constantly changing landscape of Higher Education—and beyond. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, sharpen existing ones, enhance your leadership abilities, explore new interests, stay on top of emerging trends, or simply connect with colleagues, there’s something for everyone. 

Check out this article from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, How Professional Development Can Boost Employee Engagement on how participating in learning activities benefits all.

More on adopting a growth mindset

In March, I shared an article on why cultivating a growth mindset is important when considering professional development and lifelong learning - Growth Mindset and Professional Development: Do you Have a Growth Mindset or a Fixed Mindset? Then in April I shared some tips on moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, and in May I focused on maintaining a growth mindset during challenging times, which can help you build greater resiliency. 

Why might people with a growth mindset be more resilient in the face of difficulties?

• They view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as threats or signs of failure, helping them stay motivated and engaged during challenging times.
• They tend to see failure as part of the learning process, reducing fear of mistakes and increasing their ability to keep moving forward.
• They believe abilities can be developed through effort and are open to trying new strategies when something doesn’t work, which encourages persistence, problem-solving, and adaptability when things get tough.
• They’re more likely to seek feedback and use it constructively, which helps them improve and recover more effectively after setbacks.
• They tend to focus on what they can control instead of feeling helpless in the face of difficulty.
• They build confidence over time, as they see effort leading to progress, which reinforces their belief that they can handle future challenges.

Professional Development Opportunities

We’re pleased to offer a variety of workshops, courses, and resources to support your ongoing growth—wherever your journey leads. While some opportunities are free and others may have a fee, most do not require travel, aside from a few UVA programs that may involve local travel.  Please feel free to share other opportunities you come across and I’ll include them in future communications!

Coursera

Remember that we have access to Coursera, and an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses, specializations, certifications, and degree programs from universities and institutions around the world. UVA has a university-wide subscription for Coursera. Check it out and start learning!

Upcoming Offerings

Listed below are links to offerings that may be of interest – as we have done for the past couple of months, we’ll again focus on opportunities for which you can use your centrally-funded education benefit and are offered virtually, or in a few cases, locally, so there are no travel costs! (Remember, if you are requesting departmental funds, make sure it you have approval before you register for or enroll in any offering.)

NACUBO*

• Washington Updates:
• *New* Navigating Federal Funding, Tax Reform, and Regulatory Shifts (recorded on 5/20/25)
• Funding Outlook, Legislative Priorities, and Regulatory Developments (recorded on 4/9/25)
• What’s Next for Higher Education Policy: Navigating a New Congress and Administration – recorded on 2/11/25
• 2024 Post-Election Analysis- Recorded on 11/19/24
• Recordings:
• Navigating (Un)certainty in Higher Education: Proactive Strategies to Drive Institutional Agility (recorded on 4/29/25)
• Demystifying AI: Opportunities for Using AI in Higher Ed Business and Operations 
• Other recordings
• Other Live Online Events - unless indicated, the session is free to NACUBO members, which we are, although you need an individual account.* Some also offer CPE credits.
• NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting Online ($350)  – July 27-29, 2025
• 2025 Planning, Budgeting, and Analytics Forum – Online (fee TBA) – This is a “save the date” announcement. The online conference will be held Sept 29-30.
• Self-Paced Courses and Microlearning
• Strategic Higher Education Finance and Planning ($595)
• F&A Short Form ($150)
• Facilities Management ($49)
• New to Higher Education ($49)
• Essentials of College and University Accounting (this is currently undergoing regular review cycle and updates.)
• Podcasts
• Career Conversations
• NACUBO in Brief

*Individual NACUBO membership is free through UVA’s institutional membership. To join go to nacubo.org and click on “Login or Join”. From the Login box, click on “Don’t have an account” and fill out the form. In the “Primary Affiliate” field, enter “University of Virginia” and select the appropriate affiliate.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Professional Development Programs, including:
• Leadership Transformation Collaborative (coming August 2025) – cost $495
• Women Leading Change Program (coming September 2025) – cost $595-$1495, through 8/22 $100 discount
• Administrative Leadership Institute (coming October 2025) – cost $1,195, before 9/5 $995
• Virtual Events (many are on-demand)
• Free webinar series: Navigating Uncertainty Under Trump
• The Chronicle also has many interesting articles.

AGA - AGA is the association that connects and empowers professionals who support government, from financial management to IT, human resources, cybersecurity and more, to advance good government initiatives, grow their expertise and accelerate their careers. (Requires membership.) 

LearnBFSI (several interesting for-fee courses - $199 each for live webinar and $159 for recording – note this company is in Australia), including: ChatGPT for CPAs and Finance Professionals, as well as courses in Excel and ChatGPT for PowerPoint.

UVA Organizations

• UVA Organizational Excellence has many learning opportunities, resources, and articles.
• UVA Miller Center always has interesting programs.
• UVA Human Resources offers many free programs and courses.
• Learning Tracks | UVA HR – HR has created two new leadership tracks: on for Aspiring Managers and one for New Manager. This is about a year-long commitment and requires completion of an online form. Note UVAFinance Mangers – we are working with HR to have a customized curriculum for managers, so if you’re interested in one of these tracks, please contact Patty Marbury, pam5w@virginia.edu, before you enroll.
• LinkedIn Learning - Human Resources also has links to microlearning courses and to LinkedIn Learning. (Participating in these courses does not require submitting a Professional Development Request Form.)
• UVA Darden Executive Education – The Collaboration and Influence program is $1,700
• Use the discount code UVA50, which provides a 50% discount for the cost of the program. (The prices listed are for the full cost.)
• See the Darden Executive Education program schedule for upcoming dates.
• UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offers many Certificate programs.

Other Institutions 

• Harvard Business School Online offers multi-course credentials and certificate programs – many are less than $2000.
• University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business online programs; many are $1,000 or less. 
• Stanford University Executive Education – the self-paced programs are $1,500.

Education Benefit

Each year you have $2,000 of centrally-funded education benefit for professional development or $5,250 to use for tuition toward a degree-seeking program. See https://hr.virginia.edu/career-development/education-benefits-1 for more information. (To be eligible for this benefit, you must have had six months of service in a benefits-eligible position at UVA by the start date of the class, with the intent to remain on the active payroll during the entire term of the class.) 

Professional Development Request Form 

UVAFinance team members –please discuss with your manager and use the Professional Development Request Form before you register for any program. Remember, not all professional development opportunities require submission of the form. If an opportunity is less than ½ day AND there is no cost associated with it, then do not submit a form. Many LinkedIn Learning courses and some courses offered by UVA Human Resources or other UVA departments meet these criteria. Otherwise, the form must be submitted. If unsure, feel free to ask!

Articles on Leadership

• A Title Does Not a Leader Make (Inside Higher Ed)
• The Top 20 Leadership Challenges (Center for Creative Leadership) – this informative article provides many links to other articles and resources.

Please feel free to share other opportunities you come across and I’ll include them in future communications!