News for Employees
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Nominations Open for FP&M 2018 Employee Recognition Awards
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) invites anyone on campus to nominate FP&M employees, both as individuals and teams, for the 2018 Employee Recognition Awards. These awards recognize employees who make outstanding contributions in facilities and services for the UW–Madison community. Awards will be given in the areas of teamwork, innovation, customer service, commitment to excellence, and exceeding the expectations of their position. All FP&M employees are eligible. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, May 4. Details can be found online at inside.fpm.wisc.edu/employee-recognition.
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Delivering Effective Feedback Classes
UW–Madison employees who are interested in being more effective when providing feedback to others can register for a free workshop on Delivering Effective Feedback. Separate sessions are scheduled for Friday, April 20 and Thursday, June 14, 1:30–3:30 p.m. at 21 N. Park Street, Rooms 1106/1108. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to provide informal or formal feedback so that people understand it and make changes that may be needed. Registrations are being accepted for the April 20 session at go.wisc.edu/v4sd38 and the June 14 session at go.wisc/u70nj6.
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Summer Blend@UW Sessions Announced
Blend@UW helps instructors design blended courses that foster deep, more active learning for students. Applications are now being accepted for five-day sessions in May, June, July, and August. Each session runs from 8 a.m. to noon daily. Applications are due by May 4 to participate in the May or June sessions, and by July 6 for the July or August sessions. Blend@UW is sponsored by DoIT Academic Technology and Educational Innovation. There is no cost to attend.
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Attend a Job Description Orientation Session
All UW–Madison employees are encouraged to attend a Title and Total Compensation Study Job Description Orientation session the week of April 23. These sessions will introduce the job description process and prepare employees for their role in the process. Employees will work with their managers or supervisors to review their job descriptions this summer and early fall. The study will result in job titles and pay ranges that are comparable to those at similar organizations, as well as clear career paths for employees. Find a session by visiting hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/job-description-orientation.
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Customer Appreciation Day at DoIT Tech Store
The DoIT Tech Store’s Customer Appreciation Day is Thursday, April 26. Select Mac and iPad models will be marked down hundreds below their retail price for one day only. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to reserve their desired products online by Friday, April 13 to ensure they are in stock. Customers can pay with their Wiscard on Customer Appreciation Day to save an additional 1 percent on their purchases. The $25 processing fee for making purchases with Payroll Deduction will be waived. Refreshments, freebies, and extended hours will be available at the Dayton Street location.
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Information & Technology Leadership Conference on April 17
Registration is now open for the Fifth Annual Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Tuesday, April 17 at Union South. Attendees will learn from leadership experts, engage with peers, and discuss topics of interest to higher education technology leadership. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference features sessions on innovation, leadership, and more. The conference runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m.). The cost is $50, which includes refreshments and lunch.
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Excellence in Teaching Award Will Recognize Academic Staff
Nominations are open for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. These awards recognize outstanding teaching by academic staff. One member of the academic staff from the UW–Madison system will be selected for this UW System award. Nominations are submitted to campus, not UW System. Nominations of UW–Madison academic staff are due Wednesday, April 18. The nomination form is available online at apps.ohr.wisc.edu/staffdev. Contact the Secretary of the Academic Staff Office at 263-2985 with any questions.
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Check Your Federal Tax Withholding Amount
The Federal Tax Reform Bill has changed the federal income tax withholding amount for most UW–Madison employees. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they are having the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks. Doing a “paycheck checkup” can help prevent you from having too little or too much tax withheld. The IRS offers an online Withholding Calculator to help you determine the right amount of tax withholding for your situation. If you would like to make a change in how much federal income tax you have withheld from your paycheck, you will need to update your Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. To fill out a new W-4, log into MyUW and launch the Payroll Information module, or see your local payroll contact for assistance. Find the IRS Withholding Calculator at irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator.
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Plan Now for Spring 2019 Accreditation Site Visit
In less than a year, a team of peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission will visit UW–Madison as part of a comprehensive accreditation evaluation that occurs every 10 years. The accreditation site visit is scheduled for March 25–26, 2019. This is the culmination of a multi-year, cross-campus effort to affirm that the university is delivering high-quality education. University departments are being asked to be aware of the dates to avoid a major scheduling conflict.
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Badger Sports Camps Offer Summer Fun
The UW–Madison Division of Intercollegiate Athletics offers summer camps for children and youth in a wide variety of sports. Camps are led by University of Wisconsin coaches, current and former student-athletes, and camp staff. At Badger Sports Camps, campers have fun while becoming better athletes in their respective sports. All camps are held on the UW campus. Details and registration instructions are available at uwcamps.com.