The University of Mississippi

Office of the Chancellor

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At The Flagship, May 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

UM Crest, @The Flagship, May 2022, a student with a bedazzled Ole Miss logo decorating her mortar board makes her way to the commencement ceremony in the Grove

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

We just completed an incredible academic year marked by unbridled enthusiasm and unprecedented triumphs. Our students produced outstanding academic achievements, including three Goldwater scholars, two Truman scholars, six Fulbright recipients, three NSF Graduate Research Fellows, one Boren Scholar, and one Rangel Scholar. Our athletics teams delivered tremendous victories, and our campus experienced exciting developments. And, there’s plenty more to come in this month’s Special Section highlighting what’s going on in Oxford this summer and opportunities to connect with the Ole Miss community.
Here are three things to know right now:

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Salary and wage increases for FY 2023

Letters from the Chancellor

Dear faculty, and staff,

As we wrap up another successful academic year, please accept my deep thanks and appreciation for all your incredible efforts and contributions to deliver on our mission and serve our students. I’m pleased to share that, for the second consecutive year, the university will provide salary and wage increases for the upcoming fiscal year. It’s a privilege to announce this investment in our people.

We’re able to make this investment in large part due to funds appropriated by the Mississippi Legislature. In addition, the university is committing funds from its permanent institutional budget. Most regular (non-temporary) employees will be eligible for a pay increase. Increases will take effect July 1, 2022.

Additionally, the university will increase its minimum wage to $13.00 per hour and will address compression adjustments as needed. This effort recognizes that our people are vital to how we support and serve our students. We have made progress on this over the last two years and remain committed to investing more in our people.

The budget office will issue specific guidance and instructions to signatory officers for these items. All filled positions covered by soft money, self-generated funds or separately budgeted unit funds should be reviewed for pay increases during this same period.

In addition, I’m pleased to report that we are allocating funds to increase graduate students’ stipends. The college and schools will receive instructions as to how these funds will be distributed later in the budget process.

The University of Mississippi has enjoyed an extraordinary year. We welcomed the first enrollment gains in four years last fall in an ultra-competitive higher education enrollment landscape. While we expect our growth to continue into the next academic year, it is essential that we all understand and embrace how our combined efforts advance our university. Our talented and dedicated faculty and staff go above and beyond on a daily basis — thank you for all you do to support how we serve our students, our state, and our future.

Sincerely,

Glenn F. Boyce
Chancellor

Exciting weekend ahead at Ole Miss! See info about campus operations.

Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

Dear students, faculty, and staff,
 
Our beautiful campus is in bloom, our seniors are eagerly anticipating Commencement, and in just a few days we will host what is sure to be one of the most exciting weekends on our campus in recent memory.
 
Anchoring this weekend is the university’s inaugural Mississippi Day on Saturday, April 9, a family-friendly open house to celebrate our state and the university’s contributions to its culture, education, well-being, and economy. In addition to this exciting new event, the university will host an SEC baseball series against Alabama, Junior Preview Day for prospective students, a concert in the Grove, academic honors celebrations, and a special story time with the one and only Dolly Parton. The energy and enthusiasm of our campus is in full swing!
 
As the flagship university of the Hospitality State in America’s best college town, I know you’ll join me in welcoming our community and visitors to this vibrant weekend on campus. To make sure that everyone enjoys their visit, you’ll find helpful information below about campus operations during these events.
 
Thursday, April 7
Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
3-4 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
*Commuters see information below
 
Taylor Medal Dinner and Photos
4:30-7:00 p.m. at The Inn at Ole Miss
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will be available to and from the Inn.
 
Honors and Awards Convocation
7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
 
Park-N-Ride shuttles will run to and from the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot and campus from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
 
Friday, April 8
Track & Field Joe Walker Invitational
All day at the Ole Miss Track
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage, nearby surface lots or the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road 
Women’s Tennis vs. Missouri 3 p.m. at the Palmer Salloum Tennis Center  
Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
3-4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will take guests from the Ford Center lot to the Student Union from 2-3 p.m., and return to the Ford Center lot at 4 p.m.
 
Who’s Who and Hall of Fame Ceremony
5-6 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
 
Baseball vs. Alabama
6:30 p.m. at Swayze Field
Suggested parking: Attendees without a baseball parking pass should park in the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road. Shuttles will run to and from the South Lot and Swayze Field.
 
Hall of Fame Dinner
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will take guests from the Ford Center lot to the Student Union from 6-6:30 p.m., then return to the Ford Center lot at 8:30 p.m.
 
Park-N-Ride shuttles will run to and from the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot and campus from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, April 8.
 
* Commuters: Consider these alternatives to the Ford Center Commuter lot: Jeanette Philips (next to track and field), Tad Smith South (rear side of Tad Smith), Upper Kincannon (West side of the Residential Garage), JAC Park-N-Ride and South Lot (Old Taylor Rd. and Hwy 6) with increased OUT bus Gold route frequency. See this map for alternate commuter parking locations.  
Saturday, April 9
Junior Preview Day
8 a.m.
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage
 
Mississippi Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m. in The Circle
Family-friendly activities and games from more than 70 departments across campus, food trucks, live music and inflatables.
Suggested parking: Tad Smith Coliseum lot and nearby surface lots
 
Baseball vs. Alabama
2 p.m. at Swayze Field
Suggested parking: Attendees without a baseball parking pass should park in the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road. Shuttles will run to and from the South Lot and Swayze Field.  
 
Soccer vs. Southern Miss 2 p.m. at the Soccer Stadium 
Dolly Parton Storytime (ticketed event)
2:30-4 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot 
 
Concert in the Grove: Riley Green
6 p.m. in the Grove
Suggested parking: Tad Smith Coliseum parking lot and unreserved lots, with ADA parking at Paris Yates Chapel. Shuttles will run between Tad Smith Coliseum and the Kennon Observatory. The Circle and the Grove will be closed to vehicle access.
 
Track & Field Joe Walker Invitational
All day at the Ole Miss Track
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage, nearby surface lots or the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road 
 
Email parking@olemiss.edu with questions.
 
 
It’s a fantastic slate of activities, so I hope you’ll join us for an amazing weekend in Oxford as we celebrate our students, faculty, and staff and the university’s contributions to the great state of Mississippi. 
 
Hotty Toddy and Happy Spring!

 

Glenn F. BoyceChancellor

At the Flagship, February 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

Baseball players excited on the field, UM Crest, @The Flagship, February 2022

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

At the flagship university of Mississippi, we have a privilege and a responsibility to enhance our state by educating students and helping to advance our economy and quality of life. This month, we have several highlights to share with you that demonstrate our commitment of support to Mississippi: the academic support we offer our students through programs designed to foster student success; the many services and programs that build wellbeing and prosperity; and, the generous support we receive from our committed donors whose generosity enables us to fulfill these duties. Here are three things to know right now:Read More

At The Flagship, January 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

UM Crest, @The Flagship, January 2022, a beauty shot of the Lyceum in the snow

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

Greetings! We recently welcomed back our students for the start of their spring classes, and while the semester began with a quiet snowfall, we expect that the energy of spring is fast on its way. Make sure to check out the “look ahead” list of upcoming events at the bottom of this newsletter. As usual during the spring season, fun activities abound on campus and in Oxford. Here are three things to know right now:

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Spring 2022 Update

Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

Dear students, faculty, and staff,With the spring semester approaching, I want to share an update on our university’s ongoing response to the pandemic to help you understand what to expect on campus. We find ourselves facing another period of uncertainty, but I am confident that we will once again persevere and keep our students on track towards earning their degrees while continuing to move the university forward. The Omicron variant is now the dominant strain of the virus. While health officials indicate Omicron cases are generally mild (especially for those who are vaccinated), the transmissibility of Omicron is significantly higher than the Delta variant. We anticipate that classes and services delivered on our campus will face disruptions.

To minimize these disruptions, we must take additional precautions that will require your cooperation. Here is what you need to know:
  • The spring semester will remain in-person and commence on our campus as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
  • The mask requirement for public indoor spaces remains in effect, and it is essential that all of us comply. As we begin the spring semester, we must be more vigilant because wearing a mask is a simple and important layer of protection to limit spread of the virus. Visit this page for more information on current protocols, and please follow CDC guidelines for how to wear a mask so that masks can be as effective as possible.
  • We encourage you to hold any and all meetings virtually when you are able.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19, feel sick or experience symptoms, stay home to avoid contact with others and do not attend school, work, meetings or events. Notify your supervisor or instructor. Refer to the updated CDC isolation and quarantine guidance.

Ultimately, vaccination remains the best and most widely available protection against severe illness. We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.We know there is a lot of COVID fatigue out there, but our best path forward is to get vaccinated, follow the protocols, and limit the spread. We may not want to wear masks, but doing so helps to minimize the impact of the virus. This is a special community, and that has been evident through the ways in which we have persevered for nearly two years in navigating this pandemic.Be on the lookout for additional communications in the coming days that will provide more detailed guidance and information. Thank you for your patience and your commitment to seeing this through.Stay healthy,

Glenn F. BoyceChancellor