Author: jjtraska

Can I sign it? Signatures and Agreements

Do you have a contract or agreement that requires a signature? A purchasing services agent needs to review and sign any contracts or agreements on behalf of UW–Madison. Offices do not have signature authority for agreements with external vendors. If you need a signature on one of those documents, please work with Kelly Layton. Kelly …

Take Your COVID-19 Spring Training

All DEM Team Members, regardless of onsite vs remote assignments, are expected to complete the online COVID-19 Spring Semester Training. This training covers guidelines and expectations for UW–Madison employees in the workplace and for visitors to campus. Most people will be able to complete the training in ten minutes or less. This is also part …

MLK Jr. Day is considered a Legal Holiday

UW recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a legal holiday with paid leave. MLK  Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2021.

Hires and Departures – December

Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM Team Members. The following names are individuals with position updates or interim title changes that had a start date or last day on payroll during December.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Kayla Jensen, Interim Manager, Wisconsin Initiatives and Pathway Partnerships Note: This …

Refresher on Entering and Approving Furloughs

With the implementation of Round 2 furloughs beginning on January 1 and continuing through June 30, 2021, Paula Gates will host refresher sessions to review the process for entering and approving furloughs. Optional calendar invites will be sent to everyone in DEM. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:00-3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:00-11:00 a.m. If …

Inclement Weather Guidelines

While the majority of us our working from home this winter, we still wanted you to be aware of the inclement weather guidelines published by campus.  Also, just to clarify a few things: Dropping ice cubes on the floor that leads to your work space at home and saying it is too icy to get …

2021 Standard Mileage Rates

The IRS issued the standard rates for 2021. Beginning on January 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 56 cents per mile driven for business use, down 1.5 cents from the rate for 2020 The motorcycle rate has changed from 54.5 cents …

New Preferred Hotel Directory

Check out the new hotel directory on TravelWIse. Select an institution from the drop-down function or click on the state map to view. For a full list of preferred hotels including out of state partners, contracted rates, and amenities click here. Hotel offers UW System negotiated rates at or below UW maximums for location based …

Reminder of Changes to the SFS Expense Reimbursement System

Did you miss any of the updates about changes to the SFS Expense Reimbursement System over the past couple of months? No problem! Here is a complete list of changes that currently effective: Tuition/Training Career and Training/Dev-Job expense types will no longer be flagged as over 90 days.  This is due to payment is made …

Update to Microsoft Teams – Audio Conferencing

Beginning January 4, Microsoft Teams will offer an audio conferencing feature as part of our meeting services. Hosts and participants will be able to call into meetings using a toll-free phone number. What action is required? No action is required at this time. Please be aware that you will soon receive an email directly from …