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New framework offers change management tools
November 11, 2026
Campus leaders and change practitioners from a variety of units have partnered to develop S.E.A.T. (Stage, Engage, Act, and Thrive), a people-centered change management framework for the UW–Madison community. Designed by UW–Madison, for UW–Madison, the framework and accompanying toolkit offer practical guidance, worksheets, templates, and resources that can be adapted to a wide range of projects and initiatives. To support this effort, the Office of Strategic Consulting has launched the new Change@UW web page, where employees can access the framework, toolkit, and additional change management resources.
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New learning series enhances leadership skills
November 11, 2026
The new Enhance Your Supervision and Management (EYSM) learning series provides professional development opportunities for managers and supervisors to support employee retention, foster healthy team environments, manage performance effectively, and navigate difficult conversations with confidence. Most courses in the series are open to UW–Madison supervisors and managers at no cost. The series offers managers an opportunity to further build on skills they learned in the Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM) program. PSM is not a required prerequisite to participation. Participants are welcome to attend one, some, or all courses in the series in any order.
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Construction to require detours around Lakeshore Nature Preserve
November 11, 2026
Sections of University Bay Drive and Howard Temin Lakeshore Path will experience intermittent closures due to site preparation for the new Frautschi Center building, affecting access to Lakeshore Nature Preserve and Eagle Heights Apartments. Detours will be required for motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, and campus bus Route 80 will detour. Go to transporation.wisc.edu for details and a map.
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Three remaining dates for campus flu vaccine clinics
November 11, 2026
University Health Services (UHS) offers free flu vaccine clinics throughout the fall semester. The last three clinics are scheduled for Nov. 11, Nov. 16, and Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in a variety of campus locations. Employees and students can receive a no-cost flu vaccine, even if they do not have proof of health insurance or if their health insurance does not cover it. Employees should bring their Wiscard and health insurance card or health insurance information to their appointments. Employees and students can also receive a COVID-19 vaccine. If health insurance does not cover the COVID-19 vaccine, the university will not cover the cost. Register for an appointment at go.wisc.edu/vaccine.
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Inclement weather guidelines: reminders for employees
November 4, 2026
UW–Madison’s policies on inclement weather and emergency conditions provide information on how the campus will respond to a major storm or disruptive weather event. During winter weather, UW–Madison aims to operate as normally as possible. Only the chancellor can cancel classes, suspend services, or close the campus or any campus building to the public, students, and employees. Schools, colleges, and divisions will not close without approval. Employees are encouraged to review the guidelines on traveling to campus, campus operations, announcements from campus, and communications with supervisors in the event of any alteration to campus operations or weather closure.
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UW–Madison chancellor finalist presentations next week
November 4, 2026
Finalists for the position of UW–Madison chancellor will visit campus and hold public presentations during the week of Nov. 9. The presentations will take place at Tripp Commons in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, Nov. 12, and Nov. 13. Faculty, staff, and students, as well as alumni and members of the public, are encouraged to attend. UW–Madison employees may attend the talks in pay status with supervisor permission, should the presentations fall during normal work hours. The presentations will be held in person and will not be streamed. Questions for the candidates may be submitted online until 5 p.m. today, Nov. 4. Information on each finalist will be available at the Chancellor Search page in advance of the sessions.
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New option for reporting No Leave Taken
November 4, 2026
Employees of the Universities of Wisconsin who are required to report No Leave Taken now have an additional, simple option for making these reports. A new No Leave Taken Dashboard can be accessed through Workday by going to the Workday sidebar menu > Personal > No Leave Taken Dashboard. Submissions made using the new dashboard will appear in Workday within two days. Employees may also continue to report No Leave Taken using the Request Absence process in Workday, as they have in the past. The same supervisor approval process applies when using either option.
No Leave Taken must be reported monthly by Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited appointees, exempt University Staff, and Postdocs. These employees must enter No Leave Taken for each calendar month in which they did not take any paid leave, other than legal holiday. Instructions are available in the Reporting No Leave Taken User Guide from the Universities of Wisconsin. Employees with questions should contact GetHelpUW at 608-262-0600 or GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu.
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Enroll in annual benefits by Oct. 30
October 28, 2026
The Benefits Open Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. This is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event or qualifying employment change during the year. In addition, certain benefits you may be enrolled in require action each year. Employees should choose their 2027 benefits through Workday. Find helpful information about benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2027.
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Professional development opportunities in the new year
October 28, 2026
Through Learning and Talent Development, UW–Madison employees have numerous opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, enhance their networks, and grow their careers. Professional development offerings for January through June 2027 are now open for registration. Most courses and programs are open to UW–Madison employees at no cost. Employees who would like to receive monthly updates about upcoming courses, workshops, and programs can subscribe to the Next Level newsletter.
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Position Management Pilot invites campus engagement
October 28, 2026
Position Management connects workforce needs with budgeting so leaders can plan and hire more effectively. UW–Madison is implementing a Position Management Pilot that builds a more consistent, university-wide approach, with clear decision steps and shared visibility, while preserving appropriate local flexibility. The Position Management Pilot core team is looking to further engage employees at two deep-dive sessions focused on what has been accomplished, where the work stands, and the path forward. The one-hour sessions will take place on Nov. 16 and 18. The sessions are open to all UW–Madison employees and registration is not required. Each virtual session will begin with a brief overview presentation, followed by open discussion and questions and answers. This pilot is part of UW–Madison’s broader Operational Excellence effort.
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