News for Employees
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WIAA tournament to shift some parking permits
The WIAA boys basketball tournament will be Thursday, March 16, through Saturday, March 18 in the Kohl Center. Many UW-Madison parking permit holders will temporarily relocate to accommodate tournament attendees. Permit holders may refer to the relocation map and webpage for relocation information. Affected permit holders received an email with additional information on Monday, March 13. Expect delays due to additional vehicle and pedestrian traffic. If you have questions, contact our customer service representatives at customerservice@fpm.wisc.edu or call 263-6667. -
Two scams = big headaches for you
Two new scams are realistic looking but deceptive, one involving a Gmail attachment and the other a supposed Netflix email. The first involves an email with a plausible subject, and an attachment that takes users to a fake Google sign-in page where personal information can be collected. Remember, any email asking you for account information is probably a scam. The latest Netflix email scam does just that, asking users to click on a link from an email, that sends users to a website that looks very similar to an official Netflix login page. Simply don’t click on links in this kind of email. The UW-Madison Division of Information Technology has put together a guide to help identify email scams to help.
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Work starts to prepare Witte for construction
Beginning this month, some site preparation work will be done outside Witte Residence Hall to get ready for summer construction. This will include excavation work, fencing, tree removals, and closing of all of the Witte backyard spaces. Construction hours will be limited to minimize impact on residents, and work will be restricted during finals week and move-out. Witte, which opened in 1964, is a two-tower structure that is home to 1,150 residents in double rooms. University Housing is planning a major renovation to this building over a two-year span to address mechanical issues, improve the resident spaces and upgrade the facilities.
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Active shooter response training dates are set
The UW-Madison Police Department is conducting several Active Shooter Response training presentations for students, faculty and staff, designed to provide an overview of an active shooter event. The instructors are experienced law enforcement trainers whose main goal is to share tactics and techniques that can and will help you survive a crisis — specifically, to survive an active shooter incident. Remaining dates are: 1-3 p.m. March 30, School of Nursing, room 1321; and 9 to 11 a.m. April 18, School of Nursing, room 1227. Questions? Please email Sean Rausch from UWPD Emergency Management. Register online.
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Thrive@UW-Madison series relaunched
The Thrive@UW-Madison course series exists to help UW-Madison employees contribute to healthy, inclusive and engaging workplaces. These courses provide important tools to help individuals develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to gain a better understanding of themselves, their organization and the UW campus culture. There are no pre-requisites for participation, and Thrive@UW-Madison courses are free and open to all UW-Madison employees. For information or to register, please visit www.talent.wisc.edu. For additional information, please contact Jacob Klett, Program Coordinator for Thrive@UW-Madison, via email at jacob.klett@wisc.edu or by calling 608-890-1872.
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Stave off hackers with strong passwords
Attackers want to gain access to your NetID and password to hack campus systems, such as MyUW, Human Resource System or the campus accounting system; to distribute spam via the UW email system; or to submit fraudulent documents. To prevent that, DoIT says your password should: contain at least eight alphanumeric characters (preferably 12); contain at least three of the following categories — upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers and special characters; and NOT contain a common proper name, login ID, email address, initials, your first/middle/last name. Remember to change your passwords at least twice a year.
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What is tax form 1095-C for?
If you were a full-time employee (as defined by the Affordable Care Act) for all or some months of 2016, you will receive a Form 1095-C from UW System, probably by mid-February. Form 1095-C contains information about the UW System health coverage that was offered to you and whether you and your eligible dependents chose to participate. The information reported on Form 1095-C will allow the IRS to determine whether you (or UW System) may have to make a payment for failing to comply with the ACA.
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Campus IT governance groups begin work
Four UW-Madison technology advisory groups have been formed to increase engagement on information technology decision making. The groups, and their charge, stem from the chancellor’s initiative to provide a framework for decision making related to IT priorities and to review the effectiveness of such investments. The groups focus input on technology to support four areas of work: teaching and learning, research, infrastructure, and the services that are also provided by the campus units and divisions. An overview of the structure and charge, as well as details about individual group progress, can be found at it.wisc.edu/it-community/governance/.
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America Saves Week: Set a goal; make a plan
America Saves Week — Feb. 27 to March 4 — is your opportunity to commit or recommit to saving for today and for your retirement. America Saves is a national campaign that encourages individuals and families to assess their savings and take financial action. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a partner in the America Saves campaign. Look at the UW’s America Saves website for in-person workshops and interactive webinars, videos, handy tips and information on saving and financial wellness. The easiest and most effective way to save is automatically, which can be done through the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program.
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New performance management interface
By July 1, the Office of Human Resources plans to launch a new campuswide software program to streamline and track the activities and conversations required by UW-Madison’s performance management policy. The Performance Management and Development Program uses performance management software that was originally developed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education for use within that area. The Office of Human Resources is making small modifications to provide the flexibility needed for the program to be of greatest use throughout campus. The performance management policy, which launched on July 1, 2015, applies to nearly all academic and university staff, and those who supervise them.