Category: Updates

News and updates about the Division of Enrollment Management.

2020-2021 Guide Published

On Monday, June 1st the 2020-2021 edition of Guide was published. This edition is the culmination of the work of departmental and school/college representatives, academic planners, faculty, and governance bodies. The Curricular and Academic Management Services (CAMS) team within the RO processed and implemented over 700 Lumen Programs and Structures updates in this catalog cycle. …

Update on Credit Evaluation Services Transition

As many of you are aware, in late October credit evaluation services transitioned from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment (OAR) to the Office of the Registrar (RO). The new Credit Evaluation Services (CES) team, housed within the CRES unit, processes course credit and AP/IB test credits for incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well …

06.10.20 Mental Health Wellness Update

While we all are telecommuting, OSFA will be sharing some ideas to boost your mental health during these difficult times. If you know of any videos, podcasts, articles, events, ideas, etc. that would be perfect to include in these emails, please send them along to Erica Tisdale at erica.tisdale@wisc.edu.   One Way to Improve Your …

06.03.20 Mental Health Wellness Update

While we all are telecommuting, OSFA will be sharing some ideas to boost your mental health during these difficult times. If you know of any videos, podcasts, articles, events, ideas, etc. that would be perfect to include in these emails, please send them along to Erica Tisdale at erica.tisdale@wisc.edu. Due to the deep anguish, frustration, …

Hires and Departures – May

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 May.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Madeline Boulanger, Front Desk/Call Center Assistant Stephen Tragesser, Front Desk/Call Center Assistant Office of Student Financial Aid …

First Round Deadline for Parking is Tomorrow

Current parking permit holders should have received a parking permit renewal notifications for 2020-21 beginning on May 11, 2020. The 2020-21 parking year is valid September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. Deadline for applications to be considered for the first round of parking assignments is June 5, 2020 Notification of parking assignments will be emailed …

Updated Expenses Types and Required Receipts Feature

Effective June 1, there were several new expense types available to claim as part of the reimbursement system (ex. Tolls). New Expense Types: Books Computer Hardware Computer Software Memberships Printing and Publications Shipping Subscriptions Tolls Visa/Passport The system also was upgraded to notify travelers and alternates if an expense line requires a receipt. The screen …

Emergency Leave Programs Update

On April 22, Ann Bradshaw sent out an email informing you about the UW COVID-19 Leave and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). COVID-19 allowed employees, who qualified for the leave, the ability to be paid up to 100% of their salary. As of May 16, 2020, the UW COVID-19 Leave program ended. The FFCRA …

Fourth of July Floating Holiday

Since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, team members are granted 8 hours of floating legal holiday (prorated if part time) to use on a day of your choosing. Floating legal holiday hours must be used by the end of the year in which they are granted. When can I use …

Office Hours – Entering/Approving Furloughs

Next week, Paula and Ann will be having ‘office hours’ to navigate team members through entering and approving furlough time, as well as answer any questions you have regarding furloughs. How to Enter Furlough Time – Tuesday, June 9, 9:00-10:00 MS Teams Meeting Link How to Approve Furlough Time – Wednesday, June 10, 2:00-3:00 MS …