News for Employees
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Hazardous Weather Discount on Overnight Stays
The Lowell Center, Fluno Center, and Wisconsin Union Hotel all offer a discounted rate on overnight accommodations to UW–Madison employees when winter travel may be dangerous due to road conditions or bitterly cold temperatures. Rooms are subject to availability. Proof of UW employment will be requested. To inquire about the hazardous weather discount or book a room, contact Lowell Center at 256-2621, the Fluno Center at 441-7117, or the Wisconsin Union at 263-2600.
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How to Earn Your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive
Employers, retirees, and their spouses currently enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance plan are eligible for an annual $150 wellness incentive. In order to earn the incentive, participants must complete a health screening, the StayWell health assessment, and one Well Wisconsin well-being activity. A new activity this year is the Sleep Well Challenge. Create or log into your account to schedule an onsite health screening and complete your health assessment, or call the StayWell Helpline if you do not have access to a computer. All required activities must be completed and submitted to StayWell before October 11, 2019. For more information, visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com or call the StayWell HelpLine at 800-821-6591.
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W-2 Statements Now Online
The 2018 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements are now available online in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Launch the Payroll Information module and click on the Tax Statements tab. Paper copies of the W-2 are being mailed by January 31, 2019. Employees who elected “electronic consent only” by January 11, 2019 will not receive a paper copy in the mail. Some employees will receive additional tax forms from the university.
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Celebrate Women's History Month
Mark your calendar now for a celebration of Women’s History Month, Friday, March 15, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at DeJope Residence Hall (Lake Mendota Room). A keynote by State Representative Melissa Sargent will be followed by a cultural presentation. Hot food will be served. The event is free and open to the public; no reservations are required. UW–Madison employees may attend without loss of pay. The event is sponsored by the Campus Workers Collective.
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Student Employee of the Year Nominations Open
The Offices of Student Financial Aid and Student Employment are hosting a campus-wide Student Employee of the Year competition for the first time this year. The top three winners will receive scholarships, and the first-place winner will go on to compete for the Midwest Regional Student Employee of the Year. Students must be nominated by their supervisors to be eligible for the award. A committee consisting of supervisors and other student-employment stakeholders across campus will select the winners. More information on the judging criteria and submission requirements can be found on the Student Jobs website at studentjobs.wisc.edu. Nominations should be submitted by February 17. Contact Emily Moss (emily.moss@wisc.edu) or Kristina Rittel (kristina.rittel@wisc.edu) with questions and nominations.
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Registration Open for Employee Career Conference
UW–Madison employees are encouraged to develop lifelong career management skills by attending “Construct Your Career at UW,” the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, on Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The free conference is designed to help employees explore their career paths while remaining employed at UW–Madison. Attendees may come and go throughout the day based on their interests and schedules. The registration deadline is February 22. Conference details and a registration link can be found at hr.wisc.edu/employee-career-conference.
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Save the Date for Showcase
The 20th annual Showcase, hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting, will take place on the morning of Wednesday, April 17 at Union South. The event is an opportunity for UW–Madison faculty and staff to share their successes, learn from others’ experiences, and connect with each other. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend. Anyone who wishes to highlight an improvement, innovation, or best practice at Showcase is invited to create a poster about the experience. Those who are considering bringing a poster should fill out the Poster Exhibit Interest Questionnaire no later than March 10.
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Events Help Instructors with Canvas
DoIT Academic Technology is offering multiple sessions to help instructors use Canvas to engage students, manage course materials, track grades, and more. “Technical Trainings” offer practical and efficient ways to use Canvas in a traditional training format. In the “Teaching Effectively in Canvas” sessions, participants learn about the experiences of fellow UW–Madison instructors, explore ways to connect with learning principles, and consider how to design personalized, interactive learning experiences.
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Learn about TSA Supplemental Retirement Savings
The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings program that allows employees to invest a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis, after-tax (Roth) basis, or a combination of both. A one-on-one counseling session with a financial representative can help you learn about the TSA program. Sessions are offered at a variety of campus locations in January and February. Having an individual counseling session does not obligate you to contribute to the TSA or open an account. You can learn more at a UW TSA 403(b) Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1–2 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, room 1106. Visit go.wisc.edu/9w4a0h to register for the workshop.
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Second of Two Pay Adjustments Effective
UW-Madison faculty, academic staff, university staff, and limited appointees will receive the second of two pay increases in January under the 2017–2019 pay plan. The pay plan established a 4 percent increase. The first 2 percent increase took effect in July 2018. The second 2 percent increase became effective December 23, 2018 for employees paid on an hourly basis and January 1, 2019 for employees paid monthly. Employees who are paid hourly will see the increase on the paycheck dated January 17. For employees who are paid monthly, the increase will appear on their earnings statement for January, paid on February 1. To be eligible to receive the pay plan increases, individuals must have been employed in their current positions by January 8, 2018, must have completed UW–Madison’s sexual harassment prevention training by March 9, 2018, and must have met performance expectations as identified in their last performance evaluation.