News for Employees
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Webinar series explores artificial intelligence
The “Exploring Artificial Intelligence @ UW‒Madison” webinar series dives deep into AI, the powerful emerging technology. The weekly summer series looks at various topics related to machine learning, from research opportunities and challenges to ethics, business applications, and more. The free series, hosted by DoIT and the Data Science Institute, features webinars on Fridays, 9:15‒10 a.m., via Zoom. Webinars are recorded and available for later viewing.
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Virtual webinar teaches mindfulness skills
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Mind-Body Wellness, on Thursday, July 27, noon-1 p.m. Mind-Body Wellness offers attendees an opportunity to slow down and learn practical mindfulness exercises. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link. For more information, go to eao.wisc.edu.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training for employees who do not use computers in their UW job
All UW‒Madison employees must complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training annually. One-hour, in-person sessions will be offered only to employees who do not use computers for their UW job or who may need support using a computer. Two daytime sessions are scheduled for August 2 and one late-night session for second and third shifts will take place on August 3. Sessions will be offered in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. Employees must bring their Wiscard. Employees who are not eligible for in-person training must complete their training online (available in six languages). The online training takes 30 minutes or less to complete. Employees with questions should contact their local human resources office or Cultural Linguistic Services at hr.wisc.edu/cls for language assistance.
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JCF allocates funding to wage increases for UW‒Madison faculty and staff
On June 22, 2023, Wisconsin’s Joint Committee on Finance, a committee of the Wisconsin Legislature, approved a motion to provide funding to support general wage adjustments for state and UW System employees — including UW‒Madison employees — of 4 percent on July 1, 2023, and 2 percent on July 1, 2024. The proposed pay plan still needs to go to the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) for final budget approval before it can be implemented. Following the vote by JCOER, which is not yet scheduled, a process will be developed in collaboration with UW System for implementing these wage adjustments. Additional details will be announced to faculty and staff as they become available. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/gc6656.
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Parking permit updates from Transportation Services
Round 1 offers for 2023‒24 parking permits will be emailed July 12‒13. Round 2 applications are open July 12‒August 1 for those who did not apply in Round 1. For more information, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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UW‒Madison 175th Anniversary Launch Day Celebration
UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary officially kicks off on Wednesday, July 26, 4–10 p.m., with a spirited night on the Memorial Union Terrace. The free event will feature live music, free Babcock ice cream while supplies last, a 5th Quarter performance, fireworks, and a few surprises. The full event lineup, parking, and transportation information are available at 175.wisc.edu/launch-celebration.
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New voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form in MyUW
Recently, the federal government revised the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form. The new form provides an expanded list of examples of disabilities and updates the preferred language for disabilities. We encourage all employees to review the new form and self-report or update their personal information accordingly. Please note that self-identifying as an individual with disabilities is a separate process from requesting an accommodation. By completing this self-identification form, you are not requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Your information can be updated at any time by using the Personal Information application in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Information is treated as confidential and will not be kept in employment files/records. Submission of this information is voluntary and helps ensure that UW–Madison has the most up-to-date and accurate information for government reporting and assessment of workforce diversity efforts. When used, data will not identify any specific individual. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/self-id.
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UW–Madison monitoring Wisconsin air quality
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted across Wisconsin this week, prompting UW–Madison to monitor air quality conditions. The university remains open for normal business, but is taking certain precautions. Find guidance at go.wisc.edu/9rs210.
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Next Workday Walkthrough previews expense reporting in Workday Mobile
When Workday goes live at every UW System institution in July 2024, UW‒Madison employees will begin using Workday to reconcile any university card purchases and out-of-pocket expenses. The virtual Workday Walkthrough on Thursday, July 13, 3‒4 p.m., will provide an overview and demonstration of this functionality, including the Workday mobile app. Workday Walkthroughs are an introduction to Workday; they are not training. Training will begin in 2024. Learn more, find the meeting link to join this Workday Walkthrough live, or access the recording later on the ATP website with your UW login.
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Campus liaisons sought to support new digital accessibility policy
UW‒Madison’s new digital accessibility policy becomes effective July 1, 2023. DoIT’s Center for User Experience is building a network of digital accessibility liaisons to provide consultation and support for their units. The digital accessibility liaisons will be the primary points of contact for digital accessibility in their respective units. Units across campus are encouraged to identify at least one liaison. Manager approval to serve is required.