Learning and Talent Development at UW‒Madison offers courses and programs designed to help employees adapt to, manage, and initiate change. Understanding and Leading Change, part of the Fully Prepared to Lead program, provides the skills and tools leaders need to be effective change agents. The next online session is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9‒11:30 a.m., with additional sessions scheduled for Oct. 3 (in person) and Dec. 5 (online). Thriving in a Time of Change, part of the Thrive@UW program, invites participants to reflect on how change affects them and develop a personal action plan to navigate change. The course will be offered in person on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.‒noon and online on Nov. 2, 1‒4 p.m. Courses are free to all UW‒Madison faculty and staff. Detailed course descriptions and registration details can be found on the Professional Development website.

Employee bus passes and afternoon, night, moped, and motorcycle permits for the 2023‒24 year are now available to purchase through the Transportation Services eBusiness portal at transportation.wisc.edu/ebusiness or at a Transportation Services office. Round 2 offers for 2023‒24 annual permits (base lot, Flex, UW-Accessible and park and ride permits) must be claimed by August 15. Round 3 applications for annual permits are also due on August 15. Detailed parking information can be found at transportation.wisc.edu.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, First Aid for the Mind, on Tuesday, August 22, noon‒1 p.m. Participants will learn about the warning signs of mental illness, common areas of emotional concern, and maintaining positive mental health. Information on how LifeMatters can help with also be provided. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link. For more information, go to eao.wisc.edu.

Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) is a Community of Practice dedicated to promoting leadership and personnel management at UW–Madison by sharing ideas and best practices. A planning committee develops trainings and networking opportunities, and offers resources on its website as well as through a weekly newsletter. All UW supervisors are welcome to participate.