News for Employees
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Free Financial Fitness Services Available
For a limited time, all employees who are eligible for Wisconsin Retirement System benefits can take advantage of a Financial Fitness program offered by the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF). This free program can help you take control of your financial future. By completing a brief Financial Fitness CheckUp™, you can get an assessment of your personal financial situation, including a confidential financial fitness score. After you complete the checkup, you will have access to online tutorials and tools for one year. The program also includes free consultation with a financial fitness coach for a 30-day period. The financial coach can offer recommendations, answer questions, and guide you to additional resources. All services and responses are confidential. To sign up for the program, visit wietf.financialfitness.academy/checkup/home.
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Outdoor Fitness at Allen Centennial Garden
The Division of Recreational Sports (Rec Sports) is offering outdoor fitness programs open to all UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students now through August 23, 2018. The programs take place at Allen Centennial Garden, 620 Babcock Drive, Madison. Outdoor Bootcamp is a full-body workout for all fitness levels. Sunrise Yoga uses Vinyasa-based flow to strengthen and balance the body. Both programs meet once per week for six weeks from 7–7:45 a.m., and each program costs $18 per six-week session. A Rec Sports membership is not required to participate in these programs. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. For details, visit go.wisc.edu/tt3k3k.
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Parking applications for 2018–19 now open
Applications are now open for 2018–19 parking, valid Sept. 1, 2018, through Aug. 31, 2019. Applications are due June 8 for the first application period (“round one”). Round one parking offers will be emailed to applicants July 13–19. Offers must be accepted and purchased by August 7. If you miss the June 8 deadline, you can apply during the second application period starting in mid-July. If you have not had a parking permit in the past, you must contact your Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC) for approval to apply for the 2018–19 parking year. Bus passes and afternoon, night, motorcycle, and moped permits will go on sale August 1. To apply for a parking permit, visit go.wisc.edu/jfj079.
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Performance Management Skills for Employees
Professional development classes are available to UW–Madison faculty and staff at no charge. Upcoming classes are designed to prepare employees for the performance management process. “Creating and Communicating Your Goals” is scheduled for July 10, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Go to go.wisc.edu/l5i61l for more information. “To Get What You Want, You Have To Talk About It: Employee’s Role in the Performance Management Process” will be offered July 23, 1–4 p.m. Details can be found at go.wisc.edu/x7orp8. Early registration is encouraged.
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Deadline Near for Research Staff Conference
The registration deadline for the Research Staff Professional Development Conference is June 11. This free conference will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m.) in Cooper Hall at the School of Nursing. The conference is designed to meet the professional development needs of research staff who work as laboratory technicians or laboratory managers. Nadine Connor, PhD, professor of communications science and disorders and associate vice chancellor for research policy and compliance at UW–Madison, will deliver the keynote address. Breakout sessions focus on leadership skills, career development, and job skills. For details, visit go.wisc.edu/ec0sd4.
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Resources and Events for Campus Supervisors
Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) is a Community of Practice dedicated to promoting leadership and personnel management at UW–Madison. CSN supports managers and supervisors by fostering the sharing of ideas and best practices. A planning committee of peers develops training and networking opportunities. CSN also shares information and offers a number of resources on its website. All supervisors and managers at UW–Madison are welcome to participate. Visit campussupervisorsnetwork.wisc.edu for details.
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Tax Law Changes Impact Parking, Bus Passes, and Vanpool
As a result of federal tax reform provisions recently signed into law, UW System has required UW institutions, including UW–Madison, to change pre-tax payroll deductions for parking, vanpool, and bus passes to post-tax deductions. This change in the tax deduction amount will appear on the June 1, 2018 paycheck for employees who are paid monthly and on the June 7, 2018 paycheck for those who are paid biweekly. The net cost increase will vary depending on the employee’s parking permit or vanpool cost and the employee’s income level. Also as a result of the most recent federal tax code overhaul, bus passes for UW–Madison employees will cost $48 per year in 2018–2019, compared to the current $36 per year. UW–Madison will continue to subsidize employee bus passes as a low-cost option for commuting to work.
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New Parking Rates and Policies for 2018–2019
UW–Madison Transportation Services has announced parking permit rates for the 2018-2019 parking year (Sept. 1, 2018–Aug. 31, 2019). Depending on the lot, base lot permits will increase three percent or 10 percent. Afternoon permit prices will rise by three percent. Night permit costs will not change. In a parking policy change, all gated lots will have the gates down at all times. Lots 17, 20, 36, and 76 will continue to be available for parking on the weekend at no charge. People will pull a ticket to enter and use the ticket to exit at no charge. Annual permit holders will see no change; their permits will let them in to their assigned lots at all times. For more details, visit go.wisc.edu/jj4p18.
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Lunchtime Wellness Series at Allen Centennial Garden
The Allen Centennial Garden will be offering a free holistic wellness program that seeks to improve mental health by reconnecting with nature. Events will be held every Thursday from May 24 to September 13, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Garden, 620 Babcock Drive, Madison. Themes will change weekly and will include topics such as yoga, mindfulness and meditation, healthy eating, and art, all with a horticultural twist. These events are open to all members of the UW–Madison community and the general public. All programs are on a drop-in basis; no registration is required.
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Symposium Focuses on Women & Leadership
The UW–Madison Women & Leadership Symposium will take place on Thursday, June 7, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (check-in beginning at 7:30) at Union South. The event provides networking, professional development, learning from women leaders, and sharing of best practices. A keynote address on “How to Have Difficult Conversations” will feature Deans Diana Hess (School of Education), Linda D. Scott (School of Nursing), and Soyeon Shim (School of Human Ecology). The event is open to anyone interested in women’s advancement. The conference fee is $50 and the deadline to register is Tuesday, May 29. For more information, visit go.wisc.edu/20j9g1.