News for Employees

• UW–Madison leadership shares 2024 survey results

  November 20, 2024

  In April 2024, most employees had the opportunity to complete the Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey, which is used to gather insights about employee experiences with administrative services at both the central and local or departmental levels. The survey results show an increase in overall employee satisfaction (3.90 rating), compared to 2022 (3.81 rating). Increases in satisfaction were reported in finance, human resources, information technology, communication, and general administration. Respondents reported seeing process improvements with research compliance, travel, and purchasing.

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• New remote parking lot opening west of campus

  November 20, 2024

  Lot 204, a new remote parking lot near west campus and UW Hospitals and Clinics, is located at 3500 University Avenue. The lot will be served by a shuttle and may also be within biking and walking distance of campus for some users. Employees may apply for a permit beginning Nov. 20. Shuttle service will begin in early December. Transportation Services will accept applications on a rolling basis through spring 2025. Learn more at transportation.wisc.edu.

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• Partners in Giving: Together We Do More

  November 20, 2024

  The 2024–2025 Partners in Giving campaign is in full swing, with units across the UW–Madison campus holding events and friendly competitions that bring employees and retirees together to raise awareness and funds for charities of all shapes and sizes. The fall campaign runs officially through Giving Tuesday, Dec 3; however, giving is possible through May 15, 2025, so there’s still time to increase our impact. Requests for payroll deduction must be received by Dec. 31. Visit giving.wi.gov to make a pledge today.

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• Order Harvest Sale Dinner items by Nov. 22

  November 20, 2024

  University Housing is holding a Harvest Dinner Sale, offering homemade holiday meal items. The selection includes a variety of pies, made from scratch using local ingredients, as well as whole turkeys smoked in-house. All orders will need to be picked up curbside at Dejope Residence Hall at 640 Elm Drive (Lot 37) on either Nov. 26 or 27 from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Orders will be accepted online through this Friday, Nov. 22, at noon.

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• University Staff must use specific leave balances by Dec. 31

  November 13, 2024

  The deadline for University Staff employees to use vacation carryover balances, personal holiday hours, and floating legal holidays granted for 2024 is Dec. 31, 2024. If this leave is not used by Dec. 31, 2024, it will be lost. Carried-over vacation hours that were granted in calendar year 2023 must be used or banked (if eligible) by Dec. 31. Leave balances can be found under “Time and Absence” in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Employees who wish to verify their leave balances and the corresponding deadlines should contact their local human resources department.

   

   

  As previously announced, starting Jan. 1, 2025, University Staff employees will begin the transition to receive vacation and personal holiday hours on a new leave schedule that starts on July 1 and ends on July 30. Additional information is available on the University Staff Leave Schedule Change website at go.wisc.edu/rb4ebg.

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• New Federal Rule on Digital Accessibility

  November 13, 2024

  Universities must make digital resources accessible by April 24, 2026, under a new rule from the Justice Department. UW–Madison is already preparing for compliance. The Digital Accessibility University Coordination Committee is tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance. More updates will be provided in the coming months.

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• Registration open for Information & Technology Leadership Conference

  November 13, 2024

  The 2024 Information & Technology Leadership Conference will take place on December 3, with virtual and in-person attendance options at no cost. Former University of Michigan CIO Laura McCain Patterson will be the keynote speaker. Fifteen sessions will address topics such as managing change, artificial intelligence, and team building. Attend in person at the Discovery Building (includes breakfast and lunch) or virtually via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In-person space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

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• Leadership in the Lab supports emerging faculty leaders

  November 13, 2024

  Applications for the next cohort in the Leadership in the Lab series, which will begin Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, are now being accepted. Leadership in the Lab is a semester-long, cohort program designed specifically for early-career STEM faculty who are, or will be, leading a laboratory at UW–Madison. The series consists of a one-day in-person introductory session, followed by virtual, 90-minute weekly sessions in which participants learn about leadership essentials, explore tangible strategies, and engage in peer networking. Seats are limited; interested faculty should apply as soon as possible, and no later than Nov. 25, 2024.

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• Construction to affect N. Park Street travel

  November 6, 2024

  In November, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists will be affected by full and partial road closures on N. Park Street due to work on the new Irving and Dorothy Levy Hall. Metro Transit buses will detour. Travelers should plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.

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• Diversity Forum invites online participation

  November 6, 2024

  There is still time to register for the 2024 Diversity Forum, Threads of Belonging: Navigating Differences and Building Community. Although in-person registration is now at capacity, registration for online participation is still open. Those who would still like to attend in person can also request to be added to the waitlist. Hosted by the UW–Madison’s Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA), the forum will take place at Union South on November 13 and 14. The Diversity Forum is free and open to the public. Register online.

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