News for Employees
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Construction Updates Available Online
Traffic patterns on campus are affected by ongoing and upcoming construction projects. Updates on construction detours, road closures, and campus bus routes can be found on the Transportation Services website at go.wisc.edu/detours.
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ETF Launches New Website
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has launched a new website at etf.wi.gov. The new website is designed to provide quick, easy access to retirement, health and other benefits information, decision-making tools, and educational resources. ETF is the administrator of the Wisconsin Retirement System.
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Accept Round 1 Parking Offers, Apply for Round 2 by August 6
Parking offers for those who submitted a 2019–20 parking application before June 8 were emailed July 12–18. These offers must be accepted and purchased by Tuesday, Aug. 6 or the offer expires. Some employees who completed an application were not offered a permit during round one. If you did not receive an email offering you parking, you were added to a waiting list and may get an offer in a future round. Those who missed the first round of applications can apply July 12–August 6. Offers for the second application period will be processed August 8. 2019–20 bus passes and motorcycle, moped, afternoon and night permits go on sale August 1. To accept and purchase a parking offer, visit go.wisc.edu/84f540. To apply for a parking permit, visit go.wisc.edu/jfj079.
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TTC Project Forum Now Available on Video
A video of the Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project July informational forum is now available online. All employees are encouraged to watch the video, particularly those who were unable to attend a forum or would like another review of the material. This project update includes information on how the TTC Project benefits your UW–Madison career, how it helps the university become a model employer, and how compensation will be determined in the future. View the video at go.wisc.edu/zf5n62.
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ALRA Banked Leave Eligibility and Deadline
Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees who complete 10 years or 25 years of continuous service by June 30, 2019 are eligible to bank vacation hours on July 1, 2019. An employee is first eligible to bank up to 40 hours of vacation at the start of the 11th fiscal year of employment and is allowed to bank up to 80 hours of vacation at the start of the 26th fiscal year of employment. Employees should enter their ALRA conversion hours for fiscal year 2018–2019 by August 30, 2019. To check on your eligibility, go to MyUW and launch the “Time and Absence” module to view your July leave report. If you are eligible, go to “Request Absence” to enter hours you would like to convert to banked leave. If you need assistance, please contact your local human resources representative.
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Campus Art Exchange Hosts Exhibition
The Campus Art Exchange will exhibit new acquisitions August 2–September 13, 2019 in Gallery 1308 at Union South . An opening reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. The Campus Art Exchange is an innovative program that provides fine art from the campus collection for public display in UW–Madison buildings at little or no cost.
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Pringle Award Recognizes Office Support Staff
Nominations are now open for the Elizabeth S. Pringle Award, which recognizes UW–Madison employees with office support titles who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the university. Nominations are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Any UW-Madison employee may nominate a University Staff member who holds an office support job title. A link to the nomination form, as well as a complete list of eligible job titles, can be found on the University Staff Shared Governance website at ous.wisc.edu. For more information about the award, visit go.wisc.edu/6k9b6i.
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WRS Contribution Rates to Increase in 2020
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has announced that contributions paid by Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employees will increase slightly for UW–Madison employees effective Jan. 1, 2020. WRS contribution rates are set and adjusted annually. Contribution rates for UW–Madison employees are determined by WRS employment category and expressed as a percentage of salary. For general employees, the contribution rates will increase from 6.55 percent each from employee and employer in 2019 to 6.75 percent from each in 2020.
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Volunteer Tutors Sought to Work with Employees
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW–Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction. Learners define the individual learning goals they would like to work on; examples include practice in conversation, basic English skills for reading and writing, and learning about the culture in the United States. The program offers flexibility, allowing learners and their tutors to agree on times and meeting locations that will work for them. Tutors receive training in the skills they need and may choose to earn an online Tutor Training certificate at no cost. UW-Madison employees, retirees, students, and community members are all welcome to volunteer. To express interest, complete an online application or contact Jzong Thao, Cultural Linguistic Services, at 263-2217 or jzong.thao@wisc.edu.
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Upcoming Webinar Focuses on Diabetes
Well Wisconsin will offer a webinar on “Understanding Diabetes” on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from noon to 12:30 p.m. All UW–Madison employees are welcome to attend. Participants will learn about the warning signs and symptoms of diabetes, simple prevention steps, and what you need to know if you already have diabetes. The webinar will be recorded and made available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the StayWell portal after the event date. Register in advance to join the live webinar.