News for Employees
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Rec Well offers intramural sports for staff
Faculty and staff are invited to join a summer league sponsored by Rec Well and participate in sports such as basketball, kickball, trivia, and much more. UW‒Madison employees can purchase the $5 Summer Intramural Sports pass that will grant access to all intramural sport offerings; a Rec Well membership is not required except for the indoor sports of futsal and pickleball. Teams can be made up of any UW‒Madison staff, and staff members are welcome to invite others to join them on a team. Employees can also sign up as a free agent and be picked up by another team, or become a part of a Free Agent team if there is enough interest. Registration is now open, with activities beginning as soon as mid-June.
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First round of parking applications closes May 31
Transportation Services is accepting parking permit applications for the upcoming parking year (Sept. 1, 2024–Aug. 31, 2025). Apply by May 31 for first-round consideration for base lot (including reduced cost), Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate permits. First-round offers will be sent beginning July 10. Additional application rounds for these permit types are scheduled in July and August. Bus passes and other parking options will be available for purchase Aug. 1. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.
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New video previews upcoming changes to data storage and reporting
As part of the Administrative Transformation Program (ATP), UW‒Madison will be transitioning to Workday, a cloud-based software platform that will streamline and simplify administrative processes. Alongside the Workday implementation, ATP is building the Enterprise Analytics Platform (EAP). The EAP will store decades of legacy data, as well as new information generated in Workday. A new video, What’s Changing with EAP Data and Reporting, provides an overview of how Universities of Wisconsin data will be stored and made accessible for future analysis and reporting. Previous months’ videos available online provide an overview of key business processes that will be standardized and streamlined when Workday goes live in July 2025. Learn more and access videos later with your UW login.
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Professional development resources on MyUW
An updated tile on MyUW gives employees easy access to professional development opportunities, including programs, workshops, conferences, career counseling, and more. Employees can also access their learning transcripts and registrations for upcoming events after logging in with their NetID. Look for these links under the Learning and Talent Development tile on your MyUW home page at my.wisc.edu.
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Deadline approaching to submit Diversity Forum session proposals
The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is accepting breakout session proposals for the annual Diversity Forum this fall. This year’s Diversity Form will be held on November 13 and 14 at Union South. Sessions will also be streamed online. The theme will be Threads of Belonging: Navigating Differences and Building Community. Breakout sessions can take the form of workshops, panel discussions or lectures. Criteria for a successful proposal can be found on the DDEEA website. The deadline to submit a proposal is Monday, June 10.
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Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials coming in June
All employees are invited to Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials on Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 13. This annual event is held to thank employees for their hard work and dedication. On June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m., UW‒Madison leaders will be handing out free Babcock ice cream on Bascom Hill (weather permitting) and as supplies last. Ice cream will be served in cups in two areas of Bascom Hill, including one area with flat or gentle surface slopes for greater accessibility. In case of rain or severe weather, the event will move to Birge Hall. On June 13, from 10 p.m. to midnight, there will be free Babcock ice cream in the Lake Mendota Room at Dejope Residence Hall for second- and third-shift employees. Additional details, including parking and transportation tips, can be found at go.wisc.edu/99c162.
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May 30 paycheck will not include most deductions
All UW–Madison employees are paid biweekly on Thursdays. Benefits deductions for insurance premiums and voluntary benefit elections are taken across the first two biweekly paychecks paid in the month. In May 2024, there are three pay dates of May 2, May 16, and May 30. The paycheck on May 30 will include only the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) deduction; deductions for insurance premiums and voluntary benefit elections 403b Supplemental Retirement Program and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation 457b will not be taken. The check paid on June 6, 2024, will resume all benefits deductions.
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New video provides benefits overview in six languages
A new video, “Benefits 2024: Benefits Overview for UW–Madison Employees,” is now available online in six languages. The video provides a concise summary of important benefits options in easy-to-understand language, with versions available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. The video provides employees who are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with basic information about WRS, health insurance, supplemental insurance, and life and disability insurance. The information is designed for new employees and anyone who would like to refresh their knowledge of benefits. Learn more about benefits and find the videos at benefits.wisc.edu.
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Virtual series helps employees grow their careers at UW–Madison
Career Development@UW is a new virtual learning series designed to empower employees to take charge of their careers and explore opportunities for growth within UW–Madison. Three upcoming workshops are offered. The first workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 11 a.m. to noon, will be an introduction to career development, career planning, and the resources available for career growth at UW–Madison. Additional workshops will be offered on creating an action plan to achieve career goals on July 23, and professional development with the 70–20–10 model on August 22. UW faculty and staff may attend single sessions or all three at no cost. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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Workshop prepares instructors for the fall semester
Ready, Set, Teach! is a one-day workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Pyle Center. Offered by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring, this workshop is designed to help instructors start the semester with confidence and coordination. The workshop provides both new and returning instructors with focused time to think about their teaching, along with ideas for new, evidence-based approaches that can be applied right away. Registration is now open for Reach, Set, Teach!, which is offered at no cost to everyone with instructional roles at UW–Madison.