News for Employees
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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.
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Well Wisconsin Webinar Promotes Healthy Living
Well Wisconsin will offer “Life Hacks for Greater Health and Well-Being” on Wednesday, May 16, noon–12:30 p.m. This webinar will suggest quick and easy changes that can have substantial impacts on emotional and physical health and well-being. The recorded webinar can be viewed online after May 16. Well Wisconsin Program participants can access a number of informative webinars on the StayWell wellness portal. To register, visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to “Wellness Webinars.”
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Canvas Workshops Help Instructors Improve Effectiveness
With this semester’s experience fresh in mind, instructors and teaching assistants can start improving their Canvas courses for next year by attending “Teaching Effectively in Canvas” sessions and technical trainings. A variety of topics will be offered between May 21 and June 1. “Teaching Effectively in Canvas” sessions provide strategies for applying learning principles, assessment, interactive learning, and individual learning. Technical trainings focus on file management, lesser known features of Canvas, and managing grades.
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Terrace Store Pop Up Shop Extended to May 19
The Terrace Store Pop Up features the 2018 Terrace merchandise collection, including Terrace-themed apparel, gifts, and more at all price ranges. The shop will be available until May 19, rather than May 12 as previously announced. The Memorial Union Terrace Store Pop Up Shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Paul Bunyan room on the first floor of Memorial Union. Proceeds from the Terrace Store help support UW–Madison student leadership opportunities. This store is available for a limited time only. Online shopping is also available at terracestore.union.wisc.edu.