News for Employees
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Nominations open for Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award
Members of the campus community are invited to submit nominations for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes outstanding undergraduate teaching by academic staff. One academic staff member from UW–Madison will be selected as a recipient of this Universities of Wisconsin award. Nominations are submitted to campus, not to the Universities of Wisconsin. Award guidelines and required nomination materials are available on the Office of the Secretary for Academic Staff website. The nomination deadline is Monday, April 15.
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Recognition event for second- and third-shift employees
UW–Madison is hosting a late-night event to recognize second- and third-shift employees on Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., in Varsity Hall at Union South. This event is part of UW–Madison’s year-long 175th Anniversary celebration. Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet and have an opportunity to take photos with Bucky Badger. Free parking will be available in select lots on campus. Employees can attend during work hours without loss of pay. Employees who are not scheduled to work during this time can also attend this event; however, they will not be paid during that time. Employees who plan to attend should tell their supervisor, and supervisors are expected to plan and provide flexibility so that all employees can join the event.
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Registration open for Administrative Professionals Conference
The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference is designed for UW–Madison employees and others who would like to learn professional skills across a wide variety of topics, including career management, engagement, inclusion and diversity, leadership, workplace skills, relationship building, communication, and well-being. Registration is due April 9. The $125 fee includes the keynote, workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference.
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America Saves Week provides resources for financial well-being
UW–Madison employees are invited to learn about financial well-being during America Saves Week, April 8 through April 12. The campaign encourages everyone to check in on their finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt. Live and on-demand webinars will be offered on topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, student loan repayment, and home buying. Most webinars require pre-registration. Credit check-ups and individual counseling sessions are available by appointment or with pre-registration. Find these resources and more on the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves website at www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves.
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UWPD Red Cross Blood Drive on April 11
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., at 1433 Monroe Street (next to UWPD’s main headquarters). Appointments are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 800-RED-CROSS.
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UW–Madison finalizes 2023–2024 compensation strategy
UW–Madison leadership has approved a fiscal year 2023–2024 compensation strategy. This strategy will support the university’s Total Compensation Philosophy, which is to be a market-competitive employer that supports UW staff and faculty.
The compensation strategy includes an allocation of $23.95 million in central funds to support schools, colleges, and divisions in rewarding and retaining faculty and staff, as well as assisting in addressing market-informed compensation issues. Compensation programs will include a bonus program for staff and faculty, compensation base adjustments for staff, and faculty block grants. Implementation of these programs should be completed by the end of June 2024. There will also be supplemental funding for faculty promotions and post-tenure review for the 2025 fiscal year.
Each school, college, or division is being asked to outline its processes related to employee eligibility and distribution of the central compensation funds, and to share that information with employees in their unit. Employees must meet certain eligibility criteria to receive the base salary adjustments or one-time performance bonuses. Additional information will be provided to employees as it becomes available.
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UWPD to test new one-button alert system on March 27
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has launched a new tool in an effort to speed up critical emergency notifications during a life-threatening, active threat situation. Starting this fall, UWPD has the ability to quickly press a physical “panic button” that would automatically trigger a WiscAlert emergency notification to all UW students and staff. UWPD will test the Alertus system with a campus-wide WiscAlert test on Wednesday, March 27. The test will occur at approximately 11 a.m. Members of the campus community do not need to take any action in response to the test.
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LinkedIn Learning offers pathways for career growth
Employees have access to custom UW–Madison curated pathways in LinkedIn Learning. Thousands of courses and personalized learning recommendations are available on LinkedIn Learning. Learning content can suit any schedule and be accessed on any computer or mobile device. Learn more about how to get started and explore the curated LinkedIn learning content on UW–Madison’s LinkedIn Learning web page.
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Community Open House to celebrate UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary
UW–Madison is opening its doors wide, inviting everyone to a 175th Anniversary Community Open House April 5-7. The celebration will offer something for everyone — all on campus, all open to the public, and all free. Features include a family fun fair with Wisconsin Athletics, interactive science and art activities, Bucky Badger, free samples of the 175 S’more Years ice cream and Cranniverscherry cheese, and more. For details, see the UW 175 events calendar at 175.wisc.edu/events.
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Full Showcase 2024 lineup announced
Showcase, sponsored by the Office of Strategic Consulting, is a free annual event for faculty and staff designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at UW–Madison. The event will be held Thursday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Union South. Keynote speaker Provost Charles Isbell will share his perspectives in a fireside chat. Showcase also features eight one-hour breakout sessions, a lunch buffet, a poster exhibition, and poster flash talks. The deadline to submit a poster proposal has been extended to this Friday, March 15. Posters can be used to showcase an improvement, innovation, or successful practice to share with others. Registration to attend Showcase is limited; register by April 1 to ensure your place.