News for Employees
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Harvest Dinner sale features homemade holiday items
A Harvest Dinner Sale from University Housing Dining and Culinary Services will offer the convenience of holiday menu items cooked from scratch and available for curbside pick-up. Bakers and chefs will prepare baked goods, as well as whole turkeys smoked in-house. Online orders for a variety of pies, cornbread muffins, and whole 12‒14 pound turkeys will be accepted November 1‒15. Items must be picked up curbside at Carson’s Market, 1515 Tripp Circle, on either November 20 or 21 from 10‒11 a.m. or from 4:30‒5:30 p.m.
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Accessible campus parking and transportation resources
UW–Madison Transportation Services offers several parking and transportation options for employees with disabilities. For a guide to annual and temporary accessible parking options, and accessing public transit to get to, from, and around campus, please visit the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace
All faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute to a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where you or others can go for help with a drug or alcohol problem. The laws and expectations regarding substance abuse apply to all members of the UW–Madison campus community. You can review this information and find resources for drug and alcohol abuse prevention at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.
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Proposals invited to mark UW‒Madison’s 175th anniversary
From July 2023 through May 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating its 175th Anniversary. Chancellor Mnookin and the 175th Anniversary Steering Committee are inviting faculty, staff, and students to submit proposals for funding to support activities that recognize and celebrate this anniversary. Proposals are encouraged for events, initiatives, research projects, curriculum, academic efforts, artistic works, or community outreach that center around and/or recognize the 175th Anniversary and the Wisconsin Idea. Funded proposals will typically be granted an award no larger than $1,000. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funding is depleted. Please submit your proposal at least 60 days in advance of your planned programing or need. Anniversary themes are provided and can help guide proposals.
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Campus inclement weather guidelines
All UW–Madison employees are encouraged to review the campus inclement weather guidelines. Only the chancellor has the authority to cancel classes, suspend services, and close the campus to the public and employees. Individual schools, colleges, divisions, and other campus units will not close unless the whole campus is closed. Employees should use discretion and caution regarding their health and safety. If an employee is unable to report to work or directed not to report to work due to inclement weather, supervisors and employees should work together to find alternative work arrangements, including working remotely and/or modifying work schedules, whenever possible. Employees’ leave options vary based on their employment category and job duties; employees should direct any questions to their supervisor or local human resources office. The guidelines also address the possible impacts of inclement weather on remote work.
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Nominations open for student employment awards
The Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking nominations for Student Employee of the Year. Scholarships will be awarded to the top student employee in each of five categories. In addition, the Student Employment Supervisor of the Year award celebrates the accomplishments of those who play an important role in the development of student employees. The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, Nov. 12.
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Explore the use of generative AI in the classroom
Anyone who teaches or supports instruction is welcome to join the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring on November 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Union, for a hands-on workshop exploring generative artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities and challenges. Participants may visit the ChatGPT bar to try AI without the need to set up their own accounts.
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Chancellor Mnookin statement on employee pay raises
The Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) met Tuesday to approve a pay plan for state employees and state collective bargaining agreements. JCOER approved raises for state employees, but excluded raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. JCOER also did not vote on the tentative agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee (representing the UW–Madison Building Trades employees). View Chancellor Mnookin’s statement at go.wisc.edu/5l42pk.
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Enroll in annual benefits by October 20
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m. This is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event or qualifying employment change during the year. In addition, certain benefits you may be enrolled in require action each year. Employees should choose their 2024 benefits via Self Service in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Find helpful information about benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2024.
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New kiosks expand employee access to computers
Twelve computer kiosk locations are now available across campus for employee use. The kiosks provide computer access for all employees with a NetID who do not have access to general computer resources. These kiosks may be used to access MyUW, email, and other computer/internet-based activities related to employees’ job duties. All kiosks have instructions in six languages, and security features are in place to protect employees’ personal information and the work they do. The kiosks are sponsored by the Office of Finance and Administration, with project support from Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), DoIT, and the Second and Third Shift Issues Committee of University Staff Shared Governance.
