All UW–Madison employees are encouraged to attend a Title and Total Compensation Study Job Description Orientation session the week of April 23. These sessions will introduce the job description process and prepare employees for their role in the process. Employees will work with their managers or supervisors to review their job descriptions this summer and early fall. The study will result in job titles and pay ranges that are comparable to those at similar organizations, as well as clear career paths for employees. Find a session by visiting hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/job-description-orientation.

The DoIT Tech Store's Customer Appreciation Day is Thursday, April 26. Select Mac and iPad models will be marked down hundreds below their retail price for one day only. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to reserve their desired products online by Friday, April 13 to ensure they are in stock. Customers can pay with their Wiscard on Customer Appreciation Day to save an additional 1 percent on their purchases. The $25 processing fee for making purchases with Payroll Deduction will be waived. Refreshments, freebies, and extended hours will be available at the Dayton Street location.

Registration is now open for the Fifth Annual Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Tuesday, April 17 at Union South. Attendees will learn from leadership experts, engage with peers, and discuss topics of interest to higher education technology leadership. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference features sessions on innovation, leadership, and more. The conference runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m.). The cost is $50, which includes refreshments and lunch.

Nominations are open for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. These awards recognize outstanding teaching by academic staff. One member of the academic staff from the UW–Madison system will be selected for this UW System award. Nominations are submitted to campus, not UW System. Nominations of UW–Madison academic staff are due Wednesday, April 18. The nomination form is available online at apps.ohr.wisc.edu/staffdev. Contact the Secretary of the Academic Staff Office at 263-2985 with any questions.