Attend an upcoming engagement session to see the new Performance Management and Development Program (PMDP) and get your questions answered. These sessions are especially relevant if your area is transitioning to PMDP in August or September. Brownbag sessions are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25 at Gordon Dining & Event Center and 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Education Building. Register online or email perf-mgmt@lists.wisc.edu. A webinar will be at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 1. Register online. This session will be recorded and posted on hr.wisc.edu/pmdp following the webinar.
News for Employees
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New Campus Master Plan will help streamline projects
For the first time in its 169-year history, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a Campus Master Plan approved by the City of Madison Common Council. This approval shifts the majority of campus zoning from residential, commercial or manufacturing to “Campus-Institutional (C-I)” zoning. The master plan also allows the university to streamline its local entitlement process, saving six to nine months of development time. Each new university capital project — whether it be a new building, renovation or addition — will take less time and cost less money.
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Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin incentive
The Well Wisconsin incentive, administered by StayWell, is a feature of the State Group Health Insurance program. Employees and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in the program are eligible for a $150 incentive. There are two easy steps to qualify: Step 1 – Have a health screening and submit the results to StayWell. Step 2 – Take the StayWell health assessment at https://wellwisconsin.staywell.com. Both steps must be completed and submitted to StayWell prior to Oct. 20. For questions, or to find upcoming screening dates, visit https://wellwisconsin.staywell.com or call the StayWell HelpLine at 800-821-6591.
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Parking offers arriving; second round open
Emails with 2017-18 parking offers for UW-Madison employees will be sent beginning July 14 and through the week of July 17. These offers are for those who completed an application before the June 9 deadline; not all will receive a parking assignment this round. Offers must be accepted and purchased by Tuesday, Aug. 8. Second round applications open July 14 and will close on Aug. 8. Apply on the Transportation Services Permit Application System page. The second round of offers will be processed on Aug. 10. Click here to check the permit availability list.
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Faculty and staff appreciation week in dining
In appreciation for all of their contributions to our campus, UW-Madison faculty and staff can enjoy 35 percent off dining at University Housing’s markets July 16-22. Purchases must be made with a Wiscard to receive the discount. This discount is available at all six marketplace locations in University Housing, excluding bar-coded items, prepackaged items, and purchases at Flamingo Run or Bean and Creamery locations. Student employees are not eligible.
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Download the new WiscVPN today
WiscVPN (Cisco’s AnyConnect) is transitioning from Cisco AnyConnect to Palo Alto’s GlobalProtect this summer. Cisco AnyConnect will be decommissioned on Dec. 29, 2017. The new service provides enhanced protection from malicious websites, viruses, and includes advanced threat protection. Now all traffic (such as banking, shopping, browsing) will be sent through the campus VPN service when in use. If you’re like most people (and have a dynamic IP address) and connect to WiscVPN with a PC or Mac, you can download WiscVPN GlobalProtect and connect with WiscVPN GlobalProtect today. If you have any questions, please contact the DoIT Help Desk.
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Sign up for events to learn about new PMDP
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Associate vice chancellor Martha Kerner retires; interim chosen
Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Services Martha Kerner has announced her retirement, effective the end of this month. Dan Langer, who has served as university Controller and Director of Accounting Services since 2012, will serve as interim Associate Vice Chancellor. Kerner joined UW-Madison in 2012 after a distinguished career in Wisconsin state government. Kerner’s accomplishments at the university include overseeing the development of an internal controls framework, progress on a robust approach to e-commerce and strategic purchasing, and improved and streamlined customer service.
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UW conflict-of-interest policy is outlined
UW-Madison university staff employees are not prohibited from accepting outside employment, provided that the outside employment does not interfere with their duties to the university. UW System policy prohibits university staff employees from accepting outside employment that causes a conflict of interest with their university employment. This prohibition includes using or attempting to use university property, or the prestige or influence of their university position, for financial gain or other benefits. Outside activity reporting requirements apply to faculty, academic staff and limited term appointees.
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It’s not too late to register for Lockdown 2017
This one-day Technology and Cybersecurity Conference on July 13 offers a wide range of speakers and topics with two session tracks (Strategic and Technical). The conference, held at Health Sciences Learning Center, will include keynotes and sessions that will inspire you to “think global, secure local.” Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration. Get the details and register.
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Petya ransomware alert: What you need to know
The Office of Cybersecurity has been monitoring an active, new, widespread ransomware attack that’s spread to around 65 countries. The ransomware is a variant of a previously identified malware called “Petya.” There is no evidence that UW–Madison is a specific target. Like all ransomware, this version encrypts files and demands payment in BitCoin to decrypt them. This version of Petya can jump to other computers on a network by exploiting an unpatched Microsoft Windows vulnerability. It’s recommended that you enable automatic updating of Windows and that you install antivirus software and keep it up to date. The Office of Cybersecurity does not recommend paying ransom demands.