News for Employees
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Lot 13 Partially Closed Through July 27
All base lot and motorcycle parking stalls in Lot 13 will be closed through July 27 to allow for the addition of new light poles and a motorcycle pad replacement. Lot 13 base lot permit holders, including those with motorcycle permits, have been provided with alternate parking instructions via email. Service/vendor permit holders should use designated service/vendor stalls in nearby parking lots. Parking maps, along with a construction project and detour map, are available on the campus parking maps page at transportation.wisc.edu/campus-maps.
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Fully Prepared to Lead Series Builds Professional Skills
The Fully Prepared to Lead (FP2L) series is accepting registrations for sessions scheduled through the remainder of 2018. These no-cost professional development sessions are designed to help UW–Madison employees improve their leadership skills. FP2L is open to all UW-Madison employees, not just those in formal positions of authority. Leadership is defined by one’s actions and behaviors to help affect positive change. Participants can register for one topic or an entire certificate series. Participants learn and practice practical leadership skills and get to know peers across campus. For more information, visit talent.wisc.edu.
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Free Workshop Explains Supplemental Retirement Program
The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program is a supplemental retirement savings plan that can help UW–Madison employees prepare for retirement. Attend a free workshop to learn about the TSA 403(b) program and the importance of saving for retirement. A TSA provider representative will introduce the program and explain how to get started. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 10–11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 10–11 a.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 11, noon–1 p.m. All sessions are at 21 N. Park Street, Room 1106. For more information, visit go.wisc.edu/9w4a0h.
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Section of N. Charter Street Closes July 16
A steam project on N. Charter Street will begin July 16 and continue into November 2018. N. Charter Street will be closed to two-way traffic between W. Johnson Street and Lot 22 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. After 1 p.m., there will be a lane of one-way southbound traffic. Vehicles should use N. Mills Street or another parallel street from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lot 55 will be closed and permit holders will be relocated to Lot 20.
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Construction on Babcock Hall Impacts Lot 40 Parking
Much of the eastern portion of Lot 40 is closed due to construction on Babcock Hall. It will remain closed for the rest of the 2017–18 parking year and the two following parking years. A temporary driveway is available to the west of the Stock Pavilion to access the western section of Lot 40. To access the eastern section of Lot 40, drivers must take Babcock Drive from University Avenue westbound.
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First of Two Pay Adjustments Becomes Effective in July
As previously announced, UW–Madison Faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff, and Limited Appointees will receive a 2 percent pay increase in July under the 2017–2019 pay plan. The pay plan establishes a 4 percent increase that will be phased in, with the first 2 percent increase taking effect in July 2018 and the second two percent in January of 2019. Employees who are paid monthly will see the increase on their earnings statement for July, paid on August 1. For employees who are paid hourly, the increase became effective June 24 and will appear on the earnings statement dated July 19. 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, and must have met performance expectations as identified in their last performance evaluation. Employees with questions should speak with their local human resources contact.
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You Can Contribute to a Drug-Free Workplace
All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where to go for help with a drug or alcohol problem—either for yourself or someone else. Please review the laws and expectations regarding substance abuse, which apply to all members of the UW–Madison community. More information can be found at go.wisc.edu/j5c7c.
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Program Focuses on Classroom Discussion
The Discussion Project, developed by the School of Education, is a professional development program designed to strengthen UW–Madison’s campus-wide capacity to create welcoming, engaging, and academically rigorous classroom discussion. Applications for the fall 2018 cohort are now being accepted from UW–Madison faculty and teaching staff. To learn more, visit the Discussion Project website.
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Blend@UW Deadline Approaching
Applications for the Blend@UW August 20–24 session are due July 6. Blend@UW, a Faculty Engagement program from DoIT Academic Technology, helps instructors design blended courses that foster deep, more active learning for students. There is no cost to attend.
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Working at UW on Holiday Break
The next issue of Working at UW newsletter will be published on Wednesday, July 11. Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday!