Since December 25, 2021 (Christmas Day) and January 1, 2022 (New Year’s Day) fall on a Saturday this year, leave-eligible team members can use 8 hours of “floating holiday” for each day (16 total hours). These floating holiday hours must be used in the calendar year or the fiscal year in which they occur. University …
Between August 2021 and December 2021, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment hosted 86 prospective student events and information sessions, with 10,665 registrants and 6,520 attendees as of November 5, 2021. This includes 38 virtual information sessions, panels, and events, including four student panels, one two-day transfer advisor conference, a virtual Open House, and a virtual Transfer Your UW Day. We hosted 48 in-person information sessions …
Our main focus for Fall 2021 continues to be diversifying our applicant pool outside of the U.S. With another cycle of virtual recruitment, we were able to attend visits and fairs in 26 countries, across five continents. We also partnered with EducationUSA to offer a series of workshops on topics related to studying in the …
With TTC now in full effect, 5% of all DEM roles are now dedicated to DEI efforts. The updated job descriptions state: DEM is committed to the highest standard of service. This position will be a role model by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all interactions. Participation in unit and divisional diversity & …
This spring, the RO Student Employee team was introduced to the Wisconsin Guided Reflection on Work (WiGROW) program through the Front Lines Community of Care group, specifically Admissions Student Supervisor Nicole Kaforski who is on the WiGROW steering committee. WiGROW is an engagement initiative administered in partnership with the Office of Student Financial Aid as …
The COVID-19 pandemic has required a lot from everyone, and since March 2020 everyone has been pitching in to complete the demanding work that the pandemic has produced. While supporting the university during the pandemic, the Office of the Registrar was also maintaining our standard business practices and completing many of the initiatives in our …
Developing staff, collaborating and engaging with the campus community, and being committed to utilizing shared knowledge, creativity, and innovation to examine unique circumstances are some of the pillars that hold up the spirit of continuous improvement the Office of the Registrar tries to maintain. Recently there was one such experience that started with an RO …
On September 30th, staff from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and Office of the Registrar were on hand for the signing of a transfer agreement between Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education. The agreement, which goes into effect for students admitted to UW–Madison beginning fall 2022, is aimed at diversifying and strengthening the …
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. Our team is committed to enhancing the student employment experience creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace. As a part of this work, our …
Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM Team Members. The following names are individuals with position updates or interim title changes that had a start date or last day on payroll during September. NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Hyewon Chung, University Services Program Associate Cara Textoris, Remote Reader Susan …