News for Employees
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Metro Transit to Hold Public Hearing on Service Updates
Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on Weds., March 11, at 6 p.m. at the Madison Municipal Building, room 215. Changes are proposed for the campus bus Routes 80, 81, 82, and 84. The hearing will include a public feedback period. Comments may also be submitted to Metro Transit using an online feedback form or by email, mail, or phone.
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Showcase Highlights Innovations and Improvements
Showcase 2020, hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting, will take place Weds., April 15, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. at Union South. UW–Madison faculty and staff will share best practices, learn from others’ successes, and connect with colleagues from units across campus. The event features poster exhibits and poster flash talks highlighting innovations and improvements across campus. Poster ideas are still being accepted. There will be breakout sessions on a variety of topics (to be announced soon) and a keynote presentation on organizational change by Dr. Keely Killpack. Showcase, an annual event, has been extended to a full day. The event is open to all at no cost. Registration is requested.
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LifeMatters Provides Statewide, 24/7 Employee Assistance
UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office (EAO) provides employees and their dependent household members with free, confidential services to address personal and work-related concerns. EAO also partners with LifeMatters. Both EAO and LifeMatters provide similar services, including short-term counseling for individuals and couples, consultation, training and crisis response, and more. LifeMatters counselors are available by phone without an appointment, day or night. Appointments can be scheduled to meet in person, or by video conferencing. LifeMatters also provides legal and financial resources and will locate experts to assist with adoption, child or elder care resources, travel planning, and more. All services are free, voluntary, and confidential. Visit the website at mylifematters.com and sign in with the password “Bucky1.” Call 800-634-6433 to speak with a master’s level LifeMatters counselor. For details, go to hr.wisc.edu/employee-assistance-office.
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Guidelines Regarding Political Activity by Employees
Employees of UW–Madison who wish to engage in political campaign involvement are encouraged to review the general guidelines for all UW System employees. Political campaign activities by UW employees are restricted by Regent policy and state law in three significant ways: (1) You may not engage in political campaign activities during your work time; (2) You may not use state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time; and (3) You may not solicit contributions or services for a political purpose from other university employees while they are engaged in their official duties. As a private citizen, you are free to engage in political activities on your own time and with your own resources. Additional clarification for employees and supervisors can be found in the guidelines document.
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UW–Madison Shares Support for the Hmong Community
UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport certain Hmong residents to Laos. Additional information, as well as resources for students, faculty, and staff, can be found at go.wisc.edu/32f42n.
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ATP Status Update Scheduled for Feb. 26
All UW–Madison employees are invited to attend an update on the Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10–11 a.m. Employees may join the event in person at the Biotechnology Center Auditorium or watch via livestream. A recording of the event will also be added to the ATP website later. The purpose of the Administrative Transformation Program is to upgrade and modernize UW’s administrative policies and procedures to support an increasingly complex teaching and research environment. At this event, program leaders will share progress to date and discuss upcoming activities. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share feedback. Advance registration is requested.
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Deadline Near for Employee Career Conference
Registration is open through Friday, Feb. 28 for the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, “Construct Your Career at UW.” The conference takes place Weds., March 11, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. at Union South. Participants will find tools, inspiration, and resources to help them achieve their career goals at UW–Madison. Attendees will learn how to assess where they are now, build a career plan, or continue building within their current roles. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend. The conference fee is $25 and scholarships are available, with a Feb. 28 deadline to apply. Learn more at hr.wisc.edu/employee-career-conference.
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WIAA Tournaments Will Impact Campus Parking
UW–Madison will host WIAA Individual Wresting (Feb. 27–29) and Boys Basketball (March 19–21), bringing more than 125,000 visitors to campus. Parking and traffic around the Kohl Center will be impacted during the tournaments. Permit holders in Lots 46, 78, 91 and 94 will need to relocate from their assigned lots on the tournament dates. Permit holders who are affected will receive information on where they can park during the tournaments. Affected permit holders may wish to use alternative transportation, such as carpooling or taking the bus. Full details are available at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Reminder: February TTC Forums for Employees
All UW–Madison employees are encouraged to attend an informational update on the Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project. Sessions are scheduled through Feb. 26, with an online forum offered on Weds., Feb. 26. A late-night session will be held in multiple languages on Weds., Feb. 12, 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) for second- and third-shift employees. New information will be shared, and there will be time for questions and answers. To learn more, visit go.wisc.edu/ttcproject.
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Coronavirus Information Available Online
University Health Services (UHS) is maintaining a website that offers up-to-date information on coronavirus for the campus community. The site answers frequently asked questions, offers respiratory hygiene tips, and provides links to resources for students, faculty, and staff. Any crucial updates will be posted in multiple languages, including Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. UW–Madison is monitoring the circumstances carefully and will continue to comply with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) best practices and guidance as they are released. The risk to the general public remains low. Information is available at uhs.wisc.edu/coronavirus-2019.