We are excited to launch our new biweekly DEM Pulse Surveys on Tuesday, August 4! What to Expect Every other Tuesday morning, you’ll receive a survey link by email. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and closes the following Friday. Responses are anonymous and aggregated, and your individual answers are never shared. Why …
The Faculty Senate on March 2 approved changes to the academic calendar for the Fall 2027 term that will minimize holiday-related conflicts at the end of the semester. Under the new calendar, the first day of classes is now scheduled to be Thursday, September 2, 2027. Previously, it was Wednesday, September 8, 2027. Moving up …
Wisconsin has a general election coming up this spring on Tuesday, April 7th! Did you know that if you develop a voting plan you are more likely to follow through and actually vote? Take a moment today to set aside time on your calendar to vote. Polling places are open from 7am to 8pm. Not …
Spring yield season has officially arrived, and the Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) Events Team is buzzing with excitement. Across campus, preparations are underway to welcome our newly admitted students and their families with events that are immersive, informative, and thoughtfully designed. Each program is crafting experiences that showcase the very best of our …
The FY26 mid-point performance review for the time period July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 are due by March 31, 2026. All mid-point evaluations should be dated 12/31/2025. Ann and Paula will be reaching out to each supervisor individually to offer support and make sure supervisors feel confident navigating the performance management process in …
Just like when the Badgers hit the gridiron, processing prospective student-athletes through the transfer portal takes coordination and adherence to a carefully crafted playbook. Even with a playbook, though, what happens on the field can require quick adjustments. That’s what DEM team members who admit these student-athletes and review their transfer credit and academic eligibility …
Leave Reminders as we Approach the End of the Fiscal Year 2026 (June 30, 2026) for Academic Staff, University Staff and Limited Team Members Legal Holidays—There are 9 days of paid legal holidays during the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Workday will automatically load Legal Holidays for all leave-eligible team members …
Team members can view payslips, manage tax withholding elections, edit or add direct deposit bank accounts, and “model pay” within Workday. Updated Workday Payslip View Workday has introduced an updated payslip layout. A helpful guide is available through Universities of Wisconsin Shared Services: Reading your payslip – Employee | Shared Services Tax Information Resources …
The WRS Annual Statement of Benefits provides a year-end summary of your retirement account, including interest credited, calendar-year earnings, updated creditable service, benefit projections, and your primary beneficiary designation(s). Team members will receive their 2025 statements in mid-to-late April 2026. To view your 2024 statement, which was received in April 2025, log in to Workday …
In both its physical environment and its academic concentrations, the forthcoming College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI) strives to be a place where disciplines converge and ideas are amplified. That’s one of the key takeaways from DEM’s February 3 fireside chat with Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the director of the School of Computer, Data & Information …