News for Employees
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Chancellor Mnookin shares update on pay plan approval
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared an update with employees regarding the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approval of a pay plan for Universities of Wisconsin employees, including UW–Madison employees.
The pay plan, which was included in the 2023‒25 state budget enacted in July, includes a four percent pay raise for eligible employees, retroactive to July 2, 2023, as well as a two percent increase planned for July 2024.
Eligible employees will receive back pay dated to July 2, 2023, provided as a lump sum, as well as a four percent pay increase going forward. Employees should expect to see their back pay and rate increase in their earnings statement for January 11, 2024.
For trades workers, the collective bargaining agreements approved by JCOER still need legislative and gubernatorial approval.
Employees can read Chancellor Mnookin’s entire message online at news.wisc.edu. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at go.wisc.edu/207287. A summary of the key aspects of the pay plan has been translated into multiple languages and is also available online.
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Showcase 2024 save-the-date and call for proposals
The Office of Strategic Consulting is hosting the 24th annual Showcase event on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Union South. Showcase is designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at UW–Madison. Proposals are now being accepted for one-hour breakout sessions on topics related to enhancing organizational effectiveness and for posters about innovations or project successes. Breakout session proposals are due by February 9, 2024. Poster proposals are due by March 8, 2024. Visit the Showcase website to learn more and reserve a place at the event.
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Affinity Group Mixer fosters community and connection
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) invites all faculty and staff to the annual Affinity Group Mixer on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, 3-5 p.m., at Great Hall in the Memorial Union. This mixer is an opportunity for faculty and staff to build community, connect with colleagues across various affinity spaces, and create allyship. Please join the DDEEA for live music, games, prizes and refreshments. The event is free and registration is requested.
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Working at UW on holiday break
Working at UW will not be published the week of December 25. We will be back with a new issue on January 3, 2024. Happy holidays!
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Review your benefits enrollment
Employees are now able to review their 2024 Benefit Confirmation Statement in MyUW. To view the Confirmation Statement, go to MyUW > Benefit Information > Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Statements > 2024 Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Issued Nov 30, 2023. This is a good time to review the 2024 Confirmation Statement and make sure your benefits enrollments are those you elected or confirmed during the annual benefits enrollment period in October. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu as soon as possible, or ask your local human resources contact for assistance.
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Call for proposals: 2024 Teaching & Learning Symposium
The 2024 Teaching and Learning Symposium on May 16, “Shaping the Future,” will highlight innovative teaching and learning practices and technologies and spark discussion about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Conference organizers are inviting proposals for presentations and posters that highlight learning across campus and improve the student experience. The conference brings together faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Proposals are due by Jan. 19, 2024.
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Changes to the MFA-Duo service coming in January
Early next year, UW–Madison will update the Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) service. After the update, you might notice that the Duo security prompt looks different. The new authentication experience, called the Duo Universal Prompt, is designed to be simpler and faster than the current service. Learn about five changes coming in the refreshed Duo prompt in 2024.
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Tech tip: How to share your pronouns on UW’s online services
Sharing your pronouns in your digital profile makes it easier for colleagues to refer to you correctly in the digital workplace. Choosing to share your pronouns can also help create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all people. Using the new UW‒Madison Profile app, you can share your pronouns in services such as Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and more.
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Nominations open for Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Each year, UW–Madison and Universities of Wisconsin honor academic staff members for their achievements and dedication to excellence. The UW‒Madison Academic Staff Excellence Awards will honor ten individuals in eight categories. A new award this year, the WISCIENCE Lillian Tong Teaching Award, will alternate each year between honoring an academic staff member and a faculty member. In addition to the UW‒Madison awards, the Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards will honor academic staff in two categories. Nominations, including self-nominations, are welcome from the UW‒Madison community. Resubmissions are encouraged and should include updated materials. Nomination materials for all awards should be submitted electronically and must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2024.
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University Staff have until end of year to swap sick leave
University Staff who used sick leave in 2023 may be able to change the type of leave they used and instead use personal holiday, floating holiday, vacation, or vacation carryover hours they have accrued. An employee may wish to consider a “sick leave swap” if they have unused leave that would expire at the end of the calendar year. Employees may also wish to consider swapping sick leave to reduce or maintain Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) premiums or to take advantage of deferred enrollment into the ICI program during the ICI Annual Review. Any requests to swap one type of leave for another must be submitted by Dec. 29, 2023. Employees should contact their local human resources office with any questions.