UW-Madison, with the UW System, will begin a study of current job titles and compensation. This review of more than 30,000 employees across the UW System will help create sustainable ways to maintain market-informed job titles and compensation to continue to attract and retain the best talent. Existing job titles system-wide do not always accurately reflect job duties, and total compensation (defined as direct pay plus the value of benefits) may not consistently reflect the job markets where we compete. The last market comparison the UW System conducted for unclassified salary ranges was in 1986. University staff salaries have never had a comprehensive evaluation.

There will be a presentation on the Draft Final Campus Master Plan for the campus community (and the general public) at Union South at noon. Bring your lunch, a friend, and any questions you may have to this 60-minute presentation with discussion to follow. Check the T.I.T.U. for the room location.

Reconstruction of North Lake Street between University and West Dayton began this week. North Lake Street between West Dayton and West Johnson Sreet will be closed. The block between West Johnson and University will have one northbound traffic lane. Lanes of West Johnson through the Lake Street intersection may be closed in order to install sanitary sewer across the intersection. The project is expected to be completed in mid-August.

Join the Wisconsin State Vanpool program. Vanpools are groups of 8-15 commuters sharing their ride to work in a passenger van that is owned, insured and serviced by the program. Passengers share the cost of operating the van. If you like to drive, you could commute for a reduced rate!