Category: Office of the Vice Provost

Notes, highlights, and other updates from the Office of the Vice Provost.

New mileage reimbursement rates for 2022

Beginning on January 1, 2022, the increased standard, turndown, and motorcycle rates will reflect the shared financial system (e-reimbursement): Standard rate 58.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from the rate in 2021 Turndown rate 37.50 from 36.0 cents Motorcycle rate 56.5 from 54.0 cents Please reach out to Kelly Layton …

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.  

DEM Dialogues with Derek

On January 14th, we hosted our first DEM Dialogue with Derek. Similar to Tea Time with Dean Hess and Office Hours with Lois Brooks, DEM Dialogues with Derek are a monthly optional meeting that are held on the second Friday of the month from 11-11:45am. All DEM Team Members are welcome to attend. During each …

Tuition Reimbursement is Taxable

Did you know that tuition reimbursement is tax reportable over a certain amount? If you have been the recipient of reimbursement for tuition you have probably seen details that amounts over $5250 are tax reportable, but what does that mean exactly? Any tuition reimbursements that are issued during the qualifying tax period (November 1st to …

Add/Update your Emergency Contact Information

If something happens while working, we want the ability to contact those who may be able to help or you would like notified. Please add/update your emergency contact information. How can I add/update my emergency contact information? How-to instructions are available here: HR – Employee Self Service – Change Emergency Contacts When will this information …

2021 Tax Documents

Please review your information, including address, by Thursday, January 13, 2022 to ensure timely distribution of tax documents. Tax Form Information: Active UW team members can receive W-2 and 1095-C forms via electronic-only distribution. The W-2 form includes compensation and tax withholding for the previous calendar year. The 1095-C form documents that a team member …

Reminder: MLK Day on Monday, January 17 is a Legal Holiday

Reminder: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2022 is a Legal Holiday See the complete Legal Holidays Schedule here: https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/calendars-schedules/legal-holidays/

90-Day Reimbursement Reminder

Based on the Expense Reimbursement Policy UW-3024, expense reports must be submitted within 90 days of the event (e.g. last day of travel or the date of purchase for a registration fee) or the completion of a course for which you received prior reimbursement approval. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Layton.

2% Pay Plan Implementation

Good news! The Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approved a 2 percent pay increase in each of the next two years for state workers, including most UW–Madison employees, under the 2021-23 pay plan. The four percent increase will be phased in, with the first 2 percent increase taking effect on Jan. 2, 2022, and …

Hires and Departures – November and 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 November and December.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Margaret Mazza, Operations Data Entry Assistant Nina Patterson, Operations …