In December, the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) issued final 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. Most employees who are eligible for the pay plan will see their back pay and rate increase in their earnings statement for Jan. 11, 2024. Earnings statements can be viewed at MyUW > Payroll Information > Earnings Statements.

Eligible employees can also expect to receive a written communication informing them of their new pay rate. Answers to frequently asked questions about the pay plan can be found at go.wisc.edu/207287.

Prepare to Teach brings together information from across campus that instructors can use as they get ready for the start of classes. Resources include a checklist, expert help with Canvas, and assistance making course content more accessible. Ready, Set, Teach! Is a one-day workshop that will help instructors start the semester with confidence and coordination. Registration is now being accepted for the in-person workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Union South.

The Finance@UW Conference is a professional development and networking opportunity for campus employees with financial roles, including those with titles in the Finance job group, as well as administrative specialists, department administrators, and others whose positions include responsibility for financial operations. The conference takes places Thursday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m.‒3:30 p.m., at Union South. The $50 registration fee includes workshops, keynote sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch. The registration deadline is January 31.

Nominations are now being accepted for four Partners in Giving volunteer awards. Employees are encouraged to nominate campaign volunteers who have done outstanding work to support the campaign, in their units or across campus. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. For a description of the awards categories and the nomination form, visit giving.wi.gov/campaign-awards.