News for Employees
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You Can Contribute to a Drug-Free Workplace
All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where to go for help with a drug or alcohol problem—either for yourself or someone else. Please review the laws and expectations regarding substance abuse, which apply to all members of the UW–Madison community. Complete information can be found at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.
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WIAA Tournaments Will Impact Campus Parking
The upcoming WIAA state tournaments will impact parking and traffic around the Kohl Center as UW-Madison hosts more than 125,000 visitors for WIAA Individual Wrestling (February 22, 23 and 24) and WIAA Boys Basketball (March 15, 16 and 17). Parking permit holders in Lots 46, 91 and 94 will need to relocate from their assigned lots during the tournaments. Afternoon and night permit holders cannot park in Lots 29, 46, 83, 91 or 94. Permit holders in Lots 29 and 83 may park in their lots, but can use alternate lot options to avoid congestion. Affected permit holders may wish to use alternate transportation options, such as carpooling or taking the bus. Full details are available on the UW Transportation Services website, transportation.wisc.edu.
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Federal Tax Withholding Changes in Effect
Most UW–Madison employees will see a change in their federal income tax withholding on their paychecks as a result of the 2017 Federal Tax Reform bill, which was passed in December 2017. The change was implemented on the February 1, 2018, paycheck for University Staff, who are paid bi-weekly, and for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees, who are paid monthly. To see your federal withholding amount, log into MyUW and launch the Payroll Information module. You can review recent earnings statements to see how your federal withholding amount has changed.
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Pay Increases for Faculty and Staff Receive Formal Approval
A legislative committee for the State of Wisconsin has voted in favor of the 2017–2019 pay plan that was announced in Working at UW in January. The plan will provide pay increases totaling 4 percent for Faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff, and Limited Appointees. The 4 percent increase will be phased in, with the first 2 percent taking effect in July 2018 and the second 2 percent in January of 2019. UW–Madison employees must meet certain conditions to be eligible for the increases. The pay plan was approved unanimously by the committee.
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Merger Creates Office of Strategic Consulting
The new Office of Strategic Consulting provides strategic planning, process improvement, project management, and organizational design and redesign to partners across campus. The office was formed by the August 1, 2017, merger of the former Office of Quality Improvement (OQI) and the Administrative Process Redesign (APR) office. The Office of Strategic Consulting provides a broader, more unified suite of services to both academic and administrative units on campus. The new name became effective January 1.
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Badgers Get Active Feb. 22
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to get moving on Thursday, Feb. 22 for #ActiveBadger Day. Fitness and recreational activities are scheduled at various campus locations from early morning to late evening. Most activities are free. UW–Madison Recreational Sports is teaming up with various partners to offer this event. For details, visit bitly.com/ActiveBadgerDay.
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Enrollment Open for Fully Prepared to Lead
The Fully Prepared to Lead series offers no-cost professional development to help UW–Madison employees improve their leadership skills. Leadership is defined by your actions and behaviors to help effect positive change and is not defined by your formal position or authority. Classes can be taken in any order and you may take as many or as few as you like. Register for individual sessions or complete a Certificate of Leadership Competency. For more information, visit talent.wisc.edu.
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Professional Development Grants Available for Academic Staff
Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2018 Academic Staff Professional Development Grant program. The program is offered to academic staff members who meet the eligibility requirements and hold at least a 50 percent appointment. Grants are for activities beginning between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Applications are due Friday, March 16.
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Instructors Share Experiences with Tech
The new Active Teaching Exchanges, offered by DoIT Academic Technology, provide an opportunity to hear from other instructors about their experiences using tools and techniques to teach. Exchanges feature challenging topics and deep discussion, while the popular Active Teaching Labs provide hands-on experience with technology tools. Events are held weekly.
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Campus Dining Locations Now Offer Delivery
A new delivery service enables customers to order almost any menu item from University Housing and Wisconsin Union locations across campus. The service uses a free mobile app from Tapingo that was introduced last fall. UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students can use their Wiscard account for payment and receive many of their usual discounts. There is a delivery charge of $3.99 per order.