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Welcome to DEM Insider
The DEM Insider is the central hub for the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) and home to the resources, tools, and team engagement and development offerings that support our nearly 400 team members across the offices of Admissions and Recruitment, the Registrar, Student Financial Aid, and the Vice Provost. Here you’ll find the guidance, opportunities, and connections that help each of us thrive, contribute to DEM’s vision and mission, and build the Culture of Belonging together.
Navigating DEM Insider
Whatever you’re looking for, here’s how to find it
Cultivating a Culture of Belonging
A closer look at how we’re building a strong, dynamic DEM through initiatives, resources, and offerings that cultivate an inclusive, respectful culture supporting everyone to thrive.
Finding the Support You Need
Your go-to for administrative and operational help. Visit Shared Services for hands-on support, and explore toolkits, onboarding resources, and other tools to help you do your job well.
Staying Informed and Aligned
Guidance, policies, and procedures with the most up-to-date information on how we operate–from how to handle media inquiries to using AI at work–gathered in one place for easy reference.
Staying Current and Connected
Stay current on what’s happening across the division and connected to your colleagues, from team announcements to upcoming events.
The Latest from DEM
highlights
A Note From Our New Vice Provost
As I get ready to officially join you, I wanted to say thank you for all the kind messages, outreach, and support—and for the tremendous work already underway to welcome the fall 2026 class.
supporting our students
Building Financial Confidence Across the Badger Community
More than 800 students, families, and prospective Badgers engaged with the Promise team in the month of October through financial education workshops, FAFSA completion support, evening drop-in advising hours, and campus partnerships designed to promote financial well-being and college affordability.
get involved
Donate to Partners in Giving
Partners in Giving is the voluntary workplace fundraising campaign for State, Universities of Wisconsin, and UW Health employees. Last year, DEM raised $26,144 with 44.7% of all DEM team members donating. Let’s get to 50% this year!
administrative info
Nominations for Annual DEM Awards Now Open
We are opening the nomination process for the annual DEM awards a little earlier than usual this year for plenty of time ahead of the busy winter season to think of your outstanding colleagues, campus, and community partners and their contributions to our work and the students.
team member spotlight
OSFA’s Brianne Camacho Helps Secure Grant
The $3.25 million Health Resources & Services Administration Students for Disadvantaged Students Grant will be used to support MD students with the goal of scholarships that will increase enrollment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, increase the number of graduates practicing in primary care, and increase the number of graduates working in rural, Tribal, and other medically vulnerable communities.
October Pulse Survey Numbers At a Glance
67%
Overall participation rate
-2% since September
4.2
Average Sense of Belonging rating (out of 5)
No change since September
3.3
Average Mattering at Work rating (out of 5)
Down from 4.0 in September
Partners in Giving Numbers At a Glance
As of October 30, 2026
23%
DEM participation rate
$16,688
Total to-date raised by DEM
$438,276
Total to-date raised by Partners in Giving