Category: Office of the Vice Provost

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

Direct deposit changes now available online

Beginning November 4, you are able to manage direct deposit of your payroll check online through MyUW. You will be able to add, edit, or delete a direct deposit account online from your computer, smart phone, or tablet. It will no longer be necessary to submit a paper form. Visit the UW Direct Deposit page …

Have a lot of receipts? Use your phone to scan documents.

If you travel frequently or just have trouble saving your receipts for reimbursement, try utilizing your phone’s ‘scan document’ functionality. Not only does it help keep things organized, your expense report approvers would appreciate it. iPhone (using Notes app) has a dedicated document scanning feature for the Notes app: https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/ios-11-how-to-scan-documents-notes-app/ https://www.macworld.com/article/3390539/how-to-scan-documents-and-make-pdfs-using-notes-on-your-iphone-or-ipad.html (more up to date …

New card readers for 10302/11501/11520

Conference rooms 10302, 11501 and 11520 now have card access. Majority of staff should have access already, but if you do not, contact your unit’s access coordinator. Office of the Vice Provost: Ann Bradshaw Office of Admissions and Recruitment: Cari Anderson Office of Student Financial Aid: Erica Tisdale Office of the Registrar: Angie Rieves

Are you Driver Authorized?

All DEM staff (staff and student) need to drive a vehicle to conduct university business must be ‘Driver Authorized’. Not only does this ensure you are covered under the State’s Liability Protection, it is required in order to claim mileage reimbursement. Currently, there is a large portion of staff that are not authorized. If you …

New Date Announced for August DEM All Staff Meeting

Good Afternoon, The DEM All Staff Meeting has been rescheduled (due to a large number of staff who will be out).  Please mark your calendars for Monday, August 5 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at Lowell Hall.  The meeting will be held in the Dining Room on the lower level.  We look forward to seeing …

50th Anniversary of Stonewall

Dear Colleagues, Today marks the 50th anniversary of the riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York that brought continued attention to the marginalization and discrimination – in all forms – of our LGTBQIA+ community. Although Stonewall was not the first such event of those taking a stand against the laws and actions that sought …

DEM Staff Picnic Update!

DEM Colleagues – I want to update you on arrangements for the DEM Staff Picnic scheduled for Thursday, July 11th. Where Vilas Park – Located on the north shore of Lake Wingra Next to the Henry Vilas Zoo 1602 Vilas Park Drive Park Shelter has been reserved from 4:00-10:00 p.m. Time Employees may leave work …

Inclement Weather Guidelines

UW–Madison Inclement Weather Guidelines for Employees The chancellor is responsible for determining if classes will be canceled or postponed or some university services suspended due to inclement weather. The chancellor’s decisions will be based on the safety and welfare of students, faculty and staff. Colleges, schools and other campus units will not close on their …

Multi-Factor Authentication

Because login credentials have become increasingly easy to compromise, the University is implementing a multi-factor authentication request to ensure secure access to services and data. This email is to notify you that due to the sensitive nature of our data the Division of Enrollment Management will be an early adapter for this initiative and we …

August 20, 2018

Working Effectively with Tribal Communities – In early June, I was able to participate in a two-day workshop with some representatives from our Wisconsin Tribal Nations.  The program was co-hosted by Lac Courte Oreille Ojibwa Community College and UW-Extension’s Native American Task Force.  I learned more about Tribal history, cultures, celebrations and methodologies and it …