News for Employees
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The Discussion Project Accepting Applications for New Courses
The Discussion Project is a professional development series designed to strengthen UW–Madison’s capacity to create welcoming, engaging, and academically rigorous classroom environments by better engaging students in classroom discussions. Applications are now open for The Discussion Project’s in-person courses starting in August 2022 and January 2023. This three-day professional learning opportunity focuses on developing skills in leading high-quality small- and large-group discussion in undergraduate and graduate classrooms. The course is free and open to all UW–Madison instructors, including faculty, academic staff, and graduate students.
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Help Build UW–Madison’s IT Community
The IT (Information Technology) Professionals Steering Committee is being reinvigorated and is looking for new members. IT Professionals is an organized group of self-identified IT and IT-adjacent members of the UW–Madison community seeking to foster an inclusive and equitable community that enables resources sharing, learning, and connection. Steering committee members have the opportunity to help shape events, find ways to build connections, collaborate and provide ideas for knowledge sharing, facilitate the annual IT awards committee, liaise and ensure success of the IT Professionals Conference Committee, and help connect new hires to the IT community on campus. If you have questions or want to volunteer, send an email to itprofsteering@g-groups.wisc.edu by this Friday, July 22.
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Road Construction Impacts on North Park and Walnut streets
Two new road construction projects will impact campus travel over the next 3–4 weeks. North Park Street at Observatory Drive near Memorial Union is reduced to one shared lane. Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic. Walnut Street is fully closed between Linden Drive and Observatory Drive. Traffic heading north will detour through two campus parking lots, while the southbound lane continues to be closed through the summer. Additional details about construction impacts on campus travel can be found at transportation.wisc.edu.
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ATP Status Update Available Online
A video recording of the June 22 status update from the Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) is now available for viewing online. In this update, ATP leadership shares outcomes from ATP’s Planning Stage and progress in the Architect Stage to redesign finance, human resources, and research administration processes. The video is 35 minutes long and time stamps are provided for the various topics covered. Employees who wish to stay up to date on ATP news are also welcome to subscribe to the newsletter, ATP Touchpoints. Links to these resources and additional program details can be found at atp.wisconsin.edu.
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Online Session Provides an Overview of Servant-Leadership
Servant-Leadership is a transformational leadership style that builds mutual trust and staff empowerment, leading to significant improvements in staff outlook, customer satisfaction, and organizational success. On Thursday, July 21, from 1–2 p.m., the Connect, Learn and Grow online series will provide a look at the core principles of Servant-Leadership and how to practice it within organizations. The presenter will be Joe Goss, senior business analyst, project manager, and team facilitator for the Department of Information Technology. Please register at no cost to receive the Zoom link.
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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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Required Cybersecurity Awareness Training for 2022
The 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Training for all faculty and staff is now available. This annual training is mandatory; employees who do not complete the training will be deemed ineligible for pay adjustments and bonuses determined by their local schools, colleges, or divisions and ineligible for pay plan increases. The training must be completed by December 1, 2022.
There are two training options available: a video-based version, and a text-based version that is accessible for all people and available in six languages. The 2022 training is provided through Canvas and should take about 30 minutes to complete. The training does not need to be completed in one sitting. Users can return to the training to pick up where they left off and complete it at their convenience. Employees can retake the quiz until they pass. For additional information, please visit the Cybersecurity Awareness Training website (Source: it.wisc.edu).
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Annual Summit Supports Student Employment
The Office of Student Financial Aid is hosting the second annual Student Employment Summit on Wednesday, July 20, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. via Zoom. The summit brings together supervisors, hiring managers, and others who support student employment at UW–Madison. Participants connect, share knowledge and best practices, and engage in different perspectives on a variety of Student Employment topics. This year’s theme will be on adapting to change in student employment and supervision. The event is free and registration is required. All who are interested are welcome and encouraged to attend all or parts of the virtual summit.
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Employee self-identification invitation message updated
Recently, UW System updated the invitation message for employee self-identification in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. The new message states that the self-identification information “will also be used to assess and improve our affirmative action and workforce diversity efforts.” This update does not change the confidentiality of the self-identification information. The information will not be kept in your employment files or records and will not be used to make employment decisions. Submission of this information is voluntary. When used, data will not identify any specific individual. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/self-id.
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Newsletter on Holiday Break
Working at UW will be taking a break next week for the July 4 holiday. Watch for the next issue on Wednesday, July 13.