News for Employees
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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.
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Outside employment reporting for University Staff
UW–Madison University Staff employees are not prohibited from accepting additional jobs outside the university if the job does not interfere with their UW duties. UW System policy prohibits University Staff employees from accepting outside employment that causes a conflict of interest with their university employment. If a University Staff member is considering or is currently working at an additional job outside the UW, they need to determine if the outside job duties may be in conflict with their UW job duties. In these situations, employees should provide details about the outside employment to their supervisor. The supervisor will let the employee know if they are able to proceed or continue with the outside employment. University Staff members who are not sure whether they need to take action or have questions about the policy should speak with their supervisor.
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New conference for research staff launches
The inaugural Research Staff Professional Development Conference will take place 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 will focus on the professional development needs of research staff who work as laboratory technicians or laboratory managers across campus. This free event will feature breakout sessions, a keynote presentation, and complimentary lunch. For details and to register by June 11, visit go.wisc.edu/ec0sd4.
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Deadline approaching for Teaching and Learning Symposium
The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium will take place on Thursday, May 17 at Union South. This day-long event brings together members of the UW–Madison teaching community to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss new learning and teaching practices and theories. Event features include a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, a poster session, lunch, and networking. UW-Madison faculty, staff, post-doctoral students, and graduate students are welcome to attend at no cost. The registration deadline is May 10.
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Learning community helps with online teaching
TeachOnline@UW is now accepting applications for the 2018–2019 program for UW–Madison faculty and instructional staff who will be teaching fully online courses in the next two years. This unique learning community helps UW–Madison instructors explore and implement research-based online course design and teaching best practices. Two courses are included: “Plan & Design” and “Facilitation and Management.”