Category: Updates

News and updates about the Division of Enrollment Management.

Wellness Incentives Are Taxable

The State of Wisconsin extends financial incentives to employees through the Well Wisconsin employee wellness program. If you are covered under the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance program, you and your spouse (if covered under the State Group Health Insurance Program) were eligible for the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive if you submitted a health …

New Roles and New Goals at OAR

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is pleased to announce important staff changes within our team that will effectively address timely, critical needs in our office. The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is pleased to announce important staff changes within our team that will effectively address timely, critical needs in our office.

Welcoming New Team Members – November

Over the past few months, due to the essential nature of our work, the Division of Enrollment Management has been able to add new members to our teams and units. We are excited about the expertise, insight, and experiences these individuals will bring to their new roles. Please join us in welcoming our newest team …

When Academic Dates Change, so does Disbursement, Refunds, & the Payment Deadline

As you read about in last month’s edition, the Faculty Senate voted to adjust the Spring 2021 academic calendar and the team in the Registrar’s Office worked closely with the Academic Affairs Continuity team (AACT) to make quick changes to the Schedule of Classes to reflect the decision. And when the academic calendar changes with …

Get Moving! Upcoming DEM Wellness Events for November 2020

Your DEM Wellness Team is focusing on movement this month. 30 Day Wellness Challenge. Click here for a November calendar filled with suggestions to add more fun and healthy activities to your day! November 30 is the First Annual DEM Wellness Step Challenge! Did you indulge a little too much? Want to start December on …

SSTAR Lab Studies the New Teacher Pledge Program

The Teacher Pledge Program is a new School of Education loan forgiveness program.  UW–Madison students who take the Pledge receive loans to pay their in-state tuition, fees, testing, and licensure.  After teaching K-12 in Wisconsin for three to four years, the loans are completely forgiven.  The goal of this program is to encourage a diverse …

The Wisconsin Idea in Motion

Many of us may hear the Wisconsin Idea referenced from time-to-time, but what does it really mean and has it ever been seen in action? The Wisconsin Idea is one of the longest traditions surrounding the university.  Many of us may hear the Wisconsin Idea referenced from time-to-time, but what does it really mean and …

Preparing for Spring Term Enrollment

October and November are busy months for the Office of the Registrar Student Services Team; preparing students for spring term enrollment. One of the first student-facing processes that prepares students for enrollment is the assignment of the Pre Enrollment Checklist (PEC) and the subsequent assignment of the Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA) hold. Throughout the week …

DARS Team Nears Completion of Document Retention Strategy Project

Historically, the Office of the Registrar’s (RO) Encoding Services Team has maintained documentation in many locations, including: JIRA, Box, Google Drive, and the RO’s Shared Drive. This led to inconsistencies in organizational practices and lacked searchability. To address this, the Encoding Services Team is in the process of implementing a new Documentation Retention Strategy that …

Credit Evaluation Services Receives Recognition

In mid-October we celebrated National Transfer Student Week. During the week, the Transfer Transition Program provided the opportunity for individuals to recognize those who have helped or impacted transfer students, such individuals were given the title of Transfer Champions. In mid-October we celebrated National Transfer Student Week. During the week, the Transfer Transition Program provided …