UW–Madison will create more gender-inclusive restrooms under a newly adopted policy. Gender-inclusive restrooms are defined as single-stall, locking restrooms. The Gender Inclusive Restroom Facilities Policy requires a minimum number of such facilities to be provided in new and renovated buildings. The policy also states that students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests may use the restroom, locker room or changing facility in which they feel safest and most comfortable. Currently the university has approximately 145 single-stall, locking restrooms that can be located using an online campus map. The university expects to add additional facilities over the next several years. The policy was developed by the Gender Inclusive Restroom Facilities Task Force, a shared governance group formed in 2017.

Employers, retirees and their spouses currently enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance plan are eligible for an annual $150 wellness incentive. The deadline to complete all required activities and submit them to StayWell is October 11, 2019. In order to earn the incentive, you must complete a health screening, the StayWell health assessment, and one Well Wisconsin well-being activity. On-site health screenings are available. To learn more, visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and create or sign in to your account. You may also call the StayWell HelpLine at 800-821-6591.

The “Coffee and Conversation” series hosted by the UW–Madison Women and Leadership Program has scheduled fall events on September 19, October 3, and November 7, 8 a.m.–10 a.m., at Union South. In September, Sabrina Madison, founder of the Progress Center for Black Women, will speak about discovering one’s potential. Future events will feature topics such as leadership, mentorship, work/life balance, and more. The no-cost events are open to anyone on campus with an interest in the advancement of women. Advance registration is requested.

The Academic Staff Mentoring Committee is looking for both mentors and mentees to participate in the 2019–20 Mentoring Program. The program is designed to support personal and professional growth for academic staff at UW–Madison. To express interest in being a mentor, fill out the survey at go.wisc.edu/7m9ckc. To apply as a mentee, sign up at go.wisc.edu/6so929. Survey responses are due Monday, Sept. 9.