As Single Payroll has been implemented, we wanted to provide a few reminders and resources. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly, Paula or Ann. Reminders: All absences (such as vacation, personal holidays, and sick leave) should be entered as you use them or prior to using them. Academic Staff and …
Kelly Layton hosted a “DEM Session: Reimbursement and Travel Policy Refresher” training on July 30th. Here are the slides. Starting in September, Kelly will host drop-in office hours again to answer any reimbursement/travel questions you might have. Look for those dates to be shared out with your areas soon! Please reach out to Kelly if …
If you have not already banked unused vacation from FY21, this is a reminder that you may be eligible to bank hours of unused Vacation into a Paid Leave Bank (formerly known as ALRA). If you have any questions, please reach out to Paula Gates. Team members have been notified, through HRS self-service, of your …
$500 Healthcare Worker Incentive Scholarship In December University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced an incentive for UW students with nursing skills and other health backgrounds to work on the front lines of Wisconsin’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “The UW System has identified a need and is stepping up to help,” President Thompson …
This year, the OAR Transfer Team, consisting of Lori Christianson, Alyssa Watts Ransom, Arriana Dawidziak, Ezra Mauk, Joshua Rybaski, Katie Seibel, and Vianey Hernández, pivoted quickly and effectively to meet the new needs of transfer students. The team implemented one-on-one virtual appointments, open to transfer students anywhere in the admission process. Through these appointments, the …
In close partnership with Campus and Visitor Relations (CAVR), the Office of Admissions and Recruitment (OAR) is providing an “add-on” admissions Q&A experience for guests who are registered for an in-person walking tour, taking a self-guided tour, or visiting campus on their own. An OAR representative is available to visitors who are interested in and have questions about undergraduate admissions and student life. The CAVR information and tour …
The Student Success Through Applied Research Lab (SSTAR Lab) is excited to announce the launch of a new dashboard showing college-going students in Wisconsin! The SSTAR Lab built an interactive map showing high school completion and college-going trends in Wisconsin over the past decade. Combining a powerful mapping tool and time-series data from the Wisconsin …
Here are few opportunities in August to learn about diversity and social justice. August 19 is World Humanitarian Day to commemorate humanitarian workers killed and injured around the world. USAID leads international humanitarian efforts around the world. Click here to learn more about USAID and how you can help. August 23 is the International …
With half of 2021 behind us, the Divisional Service Team and DEI Focus Group wanted to share what we’ve been up to in our monthly meetings. A lot has happened this past year so if you’re not involved with these groups you may be wondering – what in the world are the Divisional Service Team …
Last month, Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that there will be a phased approach to implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act, which passed on Dec. 27, 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of federal student aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, need analysis, and many …