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2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Training now available
January 15, 2025
UW–Madison employees can now register for and complete their 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Training. UW System Administrative Policy 1032 requires that all employees complete the Cybersecurity Awareness Training every 365 days (or earlier if required by the employee’s area). New this year, there is only one training option for employees who use computers for their work with UW–Madison. This online training is a highly visual and interactive version that is accessible for people who are blind, have low vision, or use screen readers. It is only available in English. Employees who do not work with computers should speak to their supervisor or human resources representative to see if they qualify for the paper-based version of the training (available in 6 different languages).
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Nominations open for Academic Staff Excellence Awards
January 15, 2025
Each year, UW–Madison and Universities of Wisconsin honor academic staff members for their achievements and dedication to excellence. The UW‒Madison Academic Staff Excellence Awards will honor individuals in eight categories. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Jan. 27. A new award this year, the Mary Lucy Clark Distinguished Teaching Award, has a nomination deadline of Friday, Feb. 21.
In addition to the UW‒Madison awards, nominations are also welcome for the Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards from the Universities of Wisconsin. Nominations for these awards, which include both individual and program awards, must be submitted by Monday, Jan. 27. Nominations are also invited for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, which honors an instructional staff member, and the Regents Teaching Excellence Award for a department or program. Nominations for these two awards are due Friday, Feb. 21.
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Spring semester resources for instructors
January 15, 2025
Prepare to Teach has resources for start of classes. Instructors can find a handy checklist, Canvas resources, and more at Prepare to Teach. This page pulls together resources from the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring and campus partners.
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Upcoming sessions for prospective volunteer tutors
January 15, 2025
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW‒Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction in conversation practice, basic English skills for reading and writing, or learning about the U.S. culture. Tutors have the option to receive online training and may choose to earn a Tutor Training Certificate. Informational sessions about becoming a tutor will be held online via Zoom on Jan. 16, Jan. 22, and Jan. 28. There is no obligation to volunteer after attending. UW employees, students, and community members are all welcome to volunteer.
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University Staff leave balances starting January 1, 2025
January 8, 2025
As previously announced, starting Jan. 1, 2025, University Staff employees will transition to a new leave schedule. During the one-time transition period from January 1 to June 30, 2025, employees will receive half of their vacation allocation, half of their personal holiday leave, and three legal holidays. Updated leave balances will become available to view in MyUW in early January.
More information is available on the University Staff Leave Changes website at go.wisc.edu/rb4ebg. Employees should contact their local human resources department with questions.
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New learning module explores data governance and responsible use
January 8, 2025
A new learning resource for employees, Data@UW – Data Governance and Responsible Use, provides information on how to protect the institutional data that employees collect and/or use every day. Many employees work with institutional data such as student information, paper copies of benefits elections, utility maps of campus buildings, or digital databases accessed remotely. The 30-minute, self-paced module explores the use and protection of institutional data across UW–Madison’s worksites, and helps employees understand their individual responsibilities. This employee learning module is a collaboration between Data, Academic Planning, and Institutional Research (DAPIR) and Learning and Talent Development.
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Check your address in MyUW for tax form distribution
January 8, 2025
All employees are encouraged to make sure their address information is up to date prior to the distribution of tax forms such as the W-2 form. Please review your address and make any updates by Jan. 10 to guarantee that your address has been received in time for tax form distribution. To update your address, go to MyUW > Personal Information > Update My Personal Information. Employees may also consent to electronic-only W-2 and/or 1095-C Form delivery by Jan. 15, 2025.
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MLK Symposium: An Evening with Donzaleigh Abernathy
January 8, 2025
The 2025 MLK Symposium, hosted by Student Affairs and the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, will feature actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy. The event will be held in person at The Wisconsin Union Theater, Shannon Hall, and virtually via live stream on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30–7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for ticket holders. Free tickets for in-person and virtual attendance may be reserved online.
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Video series offers first look at Workday
December 18, 2024
The Workday Employee and Manager Self-Service User Experience Testing (UXT) Video Series provides employees with a preview of Workday before formal training begins in spring 2025. The digital shorts, which run two to five minutes in length, showcase key features and functionality of Workday such as how to request an absence, how to view supervisory organization charts, changes specific to UW–Madison, learning resources for managers and employees, and more.
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University Staff have until end of year to swap sick leave
December 18, 2024
University Staff who used sick leave in 2024 may be able to change the type of leave they used and instead use personal holiday, floating holiday, vacation, or vacation carryover hours they have accrued. An employee may wish to consider a “sick leave swap” if they have unused leave that would expire at the end of the calendar year. Employees may also wish to consider swapping sick leave to reduce or maintain Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) premiums or to take advantage of deferred enrollment into the ICI program during the ICI Annual Review. Any requests to swap one type of leave for another must be submitted by Dec. 27, 2024. Employees should contact their local human resources office with any questions.
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