UW–Madison employees have access to a wide range of courses, programs, conferences, and workshops, including many that are offered at no cost. Beginning in July, most Learning and Talent Development courses will be available in Workday. Details, including registration links, can be found on the web page for each course. Many registration links will direct employees to enroll in courses in Workday. Employees can subscribe to the Next Level newsletter to receive monthly updates on the professional development opportunities available to UW–Madison employees.

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Student Supervisor Certificate (SSC). The cohort-based, 8-course program recognizes student employment as a high-impact practice and equips supervisors with the tools, resources, and community needed to support student success. Any UW–Madison professional staff member who directly supervises student employees — regardless of department, location, years of experience, or number of students supervised — is eligible to apply. Applications are due August 10.

Administrative staff exploring AI at work have a new way to connect. The Administrative AI Exchange is a Microsoft Teams community where staff in human resources, finance, facilities, and other administrative functions can ask questions, share their experiences, and learn how peers across the university are approaching AI. The group is informal and open to everyone at UW–Madison, including those who are exploring or adopting AI.

UW–Madison campus buildings are experiencing higher than normal temperatures and humidity due to a broken chilled water line. Based on current information, repairs to the broken chilled water line are expected to be completed before students return for the fall semester. UW–Madison maintains a Campus Cooling Issues news page with updates on the impacts to campus operations. Information is provided in six languages.

The page also includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address employee concerns, building operation, information about working and staying safe in the heat, parking and transportation, and more. Employees with questions should contact their supervisor or manager for additional guidance.