Hi team – 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. I also want to personally recognize and express my gratitude to Scott Owczarek for his leadership of the division …
One of the ways we strengthen DEM’s Culture of Belonging is by creating opportunities for team members to connect, learn from one another, and engage in meaningful conversations across teams and roles. The annual Go Big Read program provides a great opportunity to do just that. This year’s Go Big Read selection is Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein, and we …
Business analysts, product owners, and other professionals connected on June 23 to enjoy food, refreshments, and interesting discussions at a free networking event at Erin’s Snug Irish Pub in Madison. Attendees included professionals representing state government, higher education, medical software, insurance, healthcare, and more. Some topics discussed ranged from generative AI, agile methodology, project management …
This information replaces the travel guidance Jeremy Traska issued on June 27, 2025 via email, titled “DEM Travel Guidance for FY26+.” This new guidance takes effect on July 1, 2026. What Is Travel? DEM recognizes three types of travel: Essential, Business, and Professional Development. Types of Travel Essential Travel: University travel that, if not undertaken, would directly …
What do Siracha, Death Valley, and the Student Employment Summer Summit have in common? Usually nothing. But thanks to the broken cooling pipe they all found themselves in the same conversation on June 29th at the Pyle Center. Despite the unexpected heat, 124 attendees kept their cool and stayed focused on the real reason they …
Team members may be eligible to bank unused Vacation/Carryover Vacation into a Paid Leave Bank (formerly known as ALRA) or to receive cash payouts (for eligible University Staff only). Banking of leave comes from the team member ’s Vacation Carryover or Vacation balances on June 30, 2025. More information can be found in the UW–Madison Vacation policy. Eligible team …
DEM Shared Services has launched a purchasing request form to make it easier to submit requests for conference registrations, event food, office supplies, swag, and other common purchases. The form walks you through the required steps and documentation by category, so we can fulfill your request without the back-and-forth. Before you submit a request, please make sure: …
We are excited to launch our new biweekly DEM Pulse Surveys on Tuesday, August 4! What to Expect Every other Tuesday morning, you’ll receive a survey link by email. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and closes the following Friday. Responses are anonymous and aggregated, and your individual answers are never shared. Why …
Staff from across the Division of Enrollment Management participated this summer in the RAMP leadership program, and groups prepared projects answering pressing questions that affect the Division as a whole. Our group explored the following question: How can the Division of Enrollment Management create efficiencies to support responsible stewardship of resources and promote a culture …
On Tuesday, July 22, DEM team members had the opportunity to tour the Nicholas Recreation Center. Opened in September 2020, “the Nick” was the first phase of Recreation and Wellbeing’s master plan to upgrade fitness and wellness spaces across campus. With more than 30,000 square feet of fitness areas, a variety of courts and studios, …