News for Employees
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Find unique holiday gift ideas at UW‒Madison
UW’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features Wisconsin-themed gift ideas to please every taste. Some gifts brim with Badger spirit, some spring from artists’ gifted hands, while others stem from scientific research and discovery. All are uniquely UW–Madison. Find food, holiday cards, books, culinary and arts experiences, memberships, apparel, gift cards, and more at brand.wisc.edu/gift-guide.
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Parking and transit impacts for this week
Some parking restrictions on the UW–Madison campus will be waived on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Metro Transit bus service will also be reduced on these dates. Those planning to park on campus should be aware that a Badgers home football game Friday at 11 a.m. will impact parking availability. Learn more at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Workshop shares tips on how to stay safe online
The Universities of Wisconsin and Fidelity Investments are presenting a virtual workshop, Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights, on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. Gary Rossi, former FBI special agent, will present information on identifying scams, protecting your data, and monitoring your information. There is no cost to attend. Register online 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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UW–Madison leadership shares 2024 survey results
In April 2024, most employees had the opportunity to complete the Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey, which is used to gather insights about employee experiences with administrative services at both the central and local or departmental levels. The survey results show an increase in overall employee satisfaction (3.90 rating), compared to 2022 (3.81 rating). Increases in satisfaction were reported in finance, human resources, information technology, communication, and general administration. Respondents reported seeing process improvements with research compliance, travel, and purchasing.
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New remote parking lot opening west of campus
Lot 204, a new remote parking lot near west campus and UW Hospitals and Clinics, is located at 3500 University Avenue. The lot will be served by a shuttle and may also be within biking and walking distance of campus for some users. Employees may apply for a permit beginning Nov. 20. Shuttle service will begin in early December. Transportation Services will accept applications on a rolling basis through spring 2025. Learn more at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Partners in Giving: Together We Do More
The 2024–2025 Partners in Giving campaign is in full swing, with units across the UW–Madison campus holding events and friendly competitions that bring employees and retirees together to raise awareness and funds for charities of all shapes and sizes. The fall campaign runs officially through Giving Tuesday, Dec 3; however, giving is possible through May 15, 2025, so there’s still time to increase our impact. Requests for payroll deduction must be received by Dec. 31. Visit giving.wi.gov to make a pledge today.
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Order Harvest Sale Dinner items by Nov. 22
University Housing is holding a Harvest Dinner Sale, offering homemade holiday meal items. The selection includes a variety of pies, made from scratch using local ingredients, as well as whole turkeys smoked in-house. All orders will need to be picked up curbside at Dejope Residence Hall at 640 Elm Drive (Lot 37) on either Nov. 26 or 27 from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Orders will be accepted online through this Friday, Nov. 22, at noon.
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University Staff must use specific leave balances by Dec. 31
The deadline for University Staff employees to use vacation carryover balances, personal holiday hours, and floating legal holidays granted for 2024 is Dec. 31, 2024. If this leave is not used by Dec. 31, 2024, it will be lost. Carried-over vacation hours that were granted in calendar year 2023 must be used or banked (if eligible) by Dec. 31. Leave balances can be found under “Time and Absence” in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Employees who wish to verify their leave balances and the corresponding deadlines should contact their local human resources department.
As previously announced, starting Jan. 1, 2025, University Staff employees will begin the transition to receive vacation and personal holiday hours on a new leave schedule that starts on July 1 and ends on July 30. Additional information is available on the University Staff Leave Schedule Change website at go.wisc.edu/rb4ebg.
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New Federal Rule on Digital Accessibility
Universities must make digital resources accessible by April 24, 2026, under a new rule from the Justice Department. UW–Madison is already preparing for compliance. The Digital Accessibility University Coordination Committee is tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance. More updates will be provided in the coming months.