Flu cases are on the rise on campus and all employees are encouraged to get vaccinated. University Health Services will be hosting a final flu vaccination clinic on campus this Thursday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the University Club. There is no cost to employees, with or without proof of insurance. Drop in or schedule an appointment at go.wisc.edu/flushots. Employees who are unable to attend this clinic and want a flu shot should contact their primary care physician.

Employees are now able to review their 2022 Benefit Confirmation Statement in Self Service in MyUW. To view the Confirmation Statement, log in to MyUW, go to Benefit Information, and then choose Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Statements. This is a good time to review the 2022 statement and make sure your benefits enrollments are those you elected or confirmed during the annual benefits enrollment period in October. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu as soon as possible, or ask your local human resources contact for assistance. The first benefits deductions for 2022 will be taken from the biweekly paychecks on Dec. 16 and Dec. 30, 2021.

University Staff who used sick leave in 2021 may be able to change the type of leave they used and instead use personal holiday, floating holiday, vacation, or vacation carryover hours they have accrued. An employee may wish to consider a “sick leave swap” if they have unused leave that would expire at the end of the calendar year. Employees may also wish to consider swapping sick leave to reduce or maintain Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) premiums or to take advantage of deferred enrollment into the ICI program during the ICI Annual Review. Any requests to swap one type of leave for another must be submitted by Dec. 30, 2021. Employees should contact their local human resources office with any questions.

In the Winter Session 2022 of the TeachOnline@UW learning community, instructors will explore techniques, strategies, and practices to help identify and hone a plan for connecting with students and managing an online course. The Facilitation & Management course takes place online Dec. 27, 2021, to Jan. 21, 2022, with webinars held from 9–10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, 14, and 21. Apply by Dec. 20, 2021.