Category: Updates

News and updates about the Division of Enrollment Management.

Hires and Departures – October

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE COMING AND GOING OF DEM TEAM MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO EITHER HAD A START DATE OR LAST DAY ON PAYROLL DURING OCTOBER.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Lindsey Bliefernicht, Undergrad Admissions Admin Support Kaitlyn Pennoyer, Undergrad Admissions Admin Support Hannah Roberg, Undergrad Admissions Admin …

DEM Session: 2021 Furloughs and 2% Pay Plan – November 11

Please consider joining Ann Bradshaw and Paula Gates as they provide an overview regarding the 2021 furloughs and 2% pay plan. This is an optional session, and if you have questions before or after this session, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ann or Paula. This session will not be recorded. If you …

Wires Required for Foreign Payments

Due to the number of returned and undeliverable foreign checks and the rework involved, we are now requiring a wire for all foreign payments. To accommodate the requirement, wire fees have been reduced: International Transfer in Foreign Currency $ 0 (No Fee) International Transfer in US dollars $ 16.00 Domestic Transfers in US dollars $2.25 …

New Unit 0365 Groups – WiscLists are being decommissioned.

Since WiscList is being decommissioned by DoIT, all DEM unit lists are now on Office365 groups. Below are the units’ new groups: osfa_team@office365.wisc.edu [replaces OSFA-Team@lists.wisc.edu] oar-allteam@office365.wisc.edu [replaces adm_all_staff@lists.wisc.edu] dem-ovp@office365.wisc.edu [replaces dem_ovp@lists.wisc.edu] registrar_staff@office365.wisc.edu [replaces registrar_staff@lists.wisc.edu] Please start using these effective immediately.

Expense Module Updates

Below are the changes to the SFS Expense Module that were implemented on Tuesday, October 27th. if you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Layton. 1. 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 at beginning of semester and …

Welcoming New Team Members – October!

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 …

Wisconsin Counselor Outreach

The Wisconsin Initiatives Team, along with additional OAR team members supporting outreach and recruitment in Wisconsin, have developed a suite of outreach opportunities for the fall to counselors from Wisconsin high schools. The Wisconsin Initiatives Team, along with additional OAR team members supporting outreach and recruitment in Wisconsin, have developed a suite of outreach opportunities …

Financial Aid ‘Nights’ – The Sunnyside of COVID

What do Sevastopol and Monona Grove High Schools have in common? That’s not the beginning of a corny joke…but believe me, we tried to make it one. These schools, physically located roughly 200 miles apart, heard the same financial aid information on the same night- all thanks to COVID. Most aspects of living through a …

DEI Work in Student Employment

The Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid aligns with the UW–Madison Institutional Diversity Statement and places a deep value and importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their team is always looking for ways to enhance the student employment experience and recognized a chance to boost the resources and opportunities available to …

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week!

October 19-23, 2020, is National Transfer Student Week. Join the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and the Transfer Transition Program as we celebrate future, current, and past transfer students. October 19-23, 2020, is National Transfer Student Week. Join the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and the Transfer Transition Program as we celebrate future, current, and …