News for Employees
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Nominations open for 2024 Administrative Improvement Awards
Each year, UW–Madison celebrates members of our community who provide critical administrative support to our academic, research, and outreach mission. The Administrative Improvement Awards recognize outstanding work in process redesign/development or customer service that has resulted in improved efficiency, increased revenue channels, cost savings, or improved service delivery. Nominations are now open for individuals and teams. All current Academic Staff, University Staff, faculty, limited employees, and student employees are eligible for the award. The nomination deadline is Monday, March 4. Details and the nomination form are available at finadmin.wisc.edu/aia.
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Administrative Professionals Conference call for proposals
The Administrative Professionals Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference provides professional development to UW–Madison employees and others who would like to learn professional skills across a wide range of topics. Conference planners are calling for breakout session proposals from interested speakers on any of the following topics: leadership; personal development and workplace skills; relationship building and communication; career management; equity, inclusion and diversity; and well-being. Session proposals are due by Friday, Feb. 23. Registration for the conference is open through April 9, 2024.
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Using Doodle to simplify scheduling
Doodle is a free service that makes scheduling individual or group meetings quick and easy. UW–Madison has a license with Doodle that provides added benefits over a personal account. The licensed version has no advertisements and includes data encryption, protecting information from being stolen or compromised. Doodle is useful for group polls, scheduling meetings, and booking time on calendars. Doodle calendar events can be imported into Outlook, and Doodle can be used on your mobile device. Log in to the UW Doodle dashboard with your NetID.
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MLK Symposium features lecture and discussion
All members of the community are invited to the MLK Symposium – An Evening with Anna Deavere Smith. The event will be held in person at The Wisconsin Union Theater, Shannon Hall, and virtually via livestream on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 5:30–7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are not required. The event is hosted by Student Affairs and the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement.
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Academic Staff Institute in March offers professional development
The 2024 Academic Staff Institute will be held on Thursday, March 14, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Union South. This annual professional development conference for academic staff will feature a variety of breakout sessions and a keynote presentation by Diana Harvey, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communication at UW–Madison. Schedule updates will be made available on the Institute web page, and a complete program will be sent to registrants prior to the event. There is a $20 fee to register; all attendees will receive free membership to the Madison Academic Staff Network through June 30, 2024. Register by February 28 at go.wisc.edu/364of2.
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Employee survey to assess data classification needs
Every day, UW–Madison employees work with data that can be classified as public, internal, sensitive, or restricted. The Data Classification Team has launched a survey to identify gaps and areas of confusion related to the current UW–Madison classification policy. The survey results will help determine how much to update the current data classification to be more consistent, useful, and applicable to everyone on campus. All employees are encouraged to take the survey, which should take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey is open through February 4, 2024.
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Showcase 2024 invites breakout session proposals and registrations
Proposals are now being accepted from anyone interested in delivering a breakout session at Showcase 2024, the annual campus event for faculty, staff, and students that spotlights innovation and continuous improvement at UW–Madison. The event will be held in person at Union South on Thursday, April 18, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Breakout sessions will be an hour long and will address a broad range of topics related to organizational effectiveness. Breakout session proposals are due Friday, Feb. 9. Proposals for posters are also being accepted, and are due Thursday, March 8. Registration is now open for the event; there is no cost to attend. Learn more at showcase.wisc.edu.
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W-2 Forms now available online
The 2023 W-2 Forms (Wage and Tax Statements) are now available for all active Universities of Wisconsin employees, including UW‒Madison employees, on MyUW. To find your W-2 statement, go to my.wisc.edu > Payroll Information > Tax Statements. Paper copies will be postmarked by January 31, 2024, and sent via U.S. mail to employees who did not consent to electronic only W-2 Form distribution. Some employees will receive additional tax forms from the Universities of Wisconsin. These additional forms are not applicable to all employees. Examples include Form 1095-C, the Fellowship Letter, and Form 1042-S. For information on these forms, visit the Tax Statements tab on MyUW or the Payroll Help page.
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Virtual session looks at the impact of mentorship on women
The Women and Leadership program at UW‒Madison is hosting a virtual session, Mentorship for Women’s Advancement, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.‒2:30 p.m. This session is designed for current and emerging women faculty, staff, and student leaders across campus. The plenary will consider the role of mentors and sponsors in women’s success in the workplace. Separate breakout sessions for early-career professionals and mid- to late-career professionals will feature panelists sharing their experiences with mentorship. The program is free and open to anyone with an interest in the advancement of women on campus. Advance registration is required.
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Webinar helps employees cope with grief and loss
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Coping with Grief and Loss, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom. Knowing and recognizing the symptoms of grief are the first steps toward feeling good again. Webinar participants will learn about common reactions and symptoms of grief, coping with grief and loss, the stages of grief, and letting go and moving on. 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.