News for Employees
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Event to provide benefits enrollment help, showcase campus resources
The Employee Benefits and Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Varsity Hall at Union South. Units and services from across campus will provide information about resources available to UW–Madison employees. Representatives from Benefits Services will be on hand to answer questions about benefits enrollment. A 60-minute session, “Benefits 2024: What You Need to Know,” will be presented at 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. An Open Benefits Lab will be available for those who have made their 2024 benefits decisions and would like help enrolling using Self-Service. For more information about the fair, visit go.wisc.edu/employee-resource-fair.
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Important leave deadlines coming up on Sept. 30
The deadline for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees (who have or had an active leave-eligible appointment) to submit missing leave reports for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022‒June 30, 2023) is Sept. 30, 2023. Leave reports must report either leave usage or “No Leave Taken” for every month of the fiscal year. If missing leave reports are not entered in MyUW by the Sept. 30 deadline, the employee will have their sick leave balance permanently reduced. Employees can check for any missing leave reports by going to MyUW > Time and Absence > Leave Reports. In addition, Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees with 12-month appointments who are eligible to bank unused vacation time must enter any banked leave in MyUW by Sept. 30. Employees who have questions should contact the human resources department in their school, college or division.
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Webinar teaches mindfulness skills
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Mind-Body Wellness, on Thursday, September 28, noon‒1 p.m. Mind-Body Wellness offers attendees an opportunity to slow down and learn practical mindfulness exercises. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Get a flu shot on campus at no cost
Everyone should be vaccinated for the flu annually. Getting vaccinated helps protect each of us in addition to limiting the spread of influenza. University Health Services has scheduled free flu shot clinics for employees and students through December 7 at multiple campus locations and various times of day. Employees must bring their Wiscard and their insurance card to the appointment. Employees without proof of insurance will still receive a flu shot at no cost. To view the list of clinics and schedule an appointment, visit go.wisc.edu/flu.
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New online resource provides COVID-19 information for campus
University Health Services (UHS) has developed a new COVID-19 information page that provides information related to guidance, testing, vaccination, and when to seek care. UHS also offers a general page about colds and upper respiratory infections. The previous website at covideresponse.wisc.edu has been retired. Employees and students seeking information about COVID-19, including what to do if you have symptoms or if you are seeking a vaccine, may visit the new web page at uhs.wisc.edu/covid. UHS continues to maintain disease surveillance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses to monitor trends and provide timely campus updates and guidance as needed.
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Workshops enhance classroom teaching and learning
The Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring is offering three workshops in September and October for anyone who teaches or supports instruction. These workshops will share evidence-based practices that can engage students and enhance learning. They include Active Learning in a Large Lecture on Sept. 22; Course Design Pop-up on Oct. 4; and Equity and Inclusion in Group Work on Oct. 12. All workshops are two hours long and will be held in person. Learn more and register for these Teaching at UW workshops.
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Resources to help with the restart of student loan payments
All Federal Direct Student Loan payments paused during COVID-19 will resume in October 2023. UW‒Madison’s Office of Student Financial Aid has compiled resources for members of the UW community with federal student loans — including borrowers who had been paying prior to the COVID-19 payment pause and will be restarting their payments, as well as those who will be entering repayment for the first time since the COVID-19 payment pause began. Be aware that there are scams and fraudsters taking advantage of borrowers. The Student Financial Aid team provides trusted resources on their web page.
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New community of practice for student supervisors
The Student Employment Team in the Office of Student Financial Aid is creating a new community of practice (CoP) designed specifically for those who supervise students. The Student Supervisors CoP will connect student supervisors on a regular basis to troubleshoot, affirm and uplift their work, and share best practices and resources. A kickoff event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Union South. RSVP at explore.wisc.edu/StudentSupsCoP if you plan at attend.
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Nominations open for 2024 Regents Diversity Awards
UW–Madison is seeking nominations for the 2024 Regents Diversity Awards. These awards recognize people, units and initiatives whose work has fostered greater access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations (including African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and Southeast Asian), first-generation and/or economically disadvantaged. Nominations are due by Sept. 28.
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Next Workday Walkthrough scheduled for September 14
When Workday goes live at every UW System institution in July 2024, costing allocation assignments will be made in Workday. Costing allocations in Workday specify how an employee’s position will be funded and for how long. The virtual Workday Walkthrough on Thursday, September 14, 3‒4 p.m., How to Fund Positions in Workday, will provide an overview and demonstration of this functionality and will be of particular interest to anyone who enters funding in the Human Resources System (HRS). Workday Walkthroughs are an introduction to Workday; they are not training. Training will begin in 2024. Learn more, find the meeting link to join this Workday Walkthrough live, or access the recording later on the ATP website with your UW login.