Spring Programming for High School Counselors

Starting April 6, 2021, the Office of Admission and Recruitment will be conducting a series of virtual presentations for high school counselors, community-based organizations, and independent educational consultants. These seven virtual events will provide admissions and campus updates, discuss recent class profiles and trends, and highlight academic and financial aid opportunities for students. Current WAVs …

Course Equivalency Service Gets a Facelift

The Course Equivalency Service provides a guarantee of transferability to currently enrolled UW–Madison students who plan to complete summer or winter term course work through another institution. Knowing exactly how a course will transfer back to UW–Madison allows students to enroll in summer or winter term courses that will satisfy their degree/major/certificate requirements. The Course …

A Year of Data Wrangling in a Time of COVID

Just about a year ago campus transitioned to work-from-home and classes moved to an online format. No one knew what the year would bring but we knew it would be nothing we had ever planned for and would require flexibility, adaptability and quick turnaround. Over the past year the Data Specialists in the Office of …

DARS Team Provided Training for Advisors

Sharon Sumner, Degree Audit Encoder, Office of the Registrar collaborated with Kala Grove, Coordinator for New Advisor Training, Office of Undergraduate Advising and Emily Schmidt, Assistant Director, Cross-College Advising Service to provide a “DARS Overview” virtual training session on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Sharon Sumner, Degree Audit Encoder, Office of the Registrar collaborated with Kala …

Publishing the Summer Schedule of Classes

Traditionally, the Schedule of Classes for each term is built in two phases: Initial Call, during which departments schedule classes and immediately after which Curricular Services in the Registrar’s Office assigns General Assignment classrooms; and Final Call, during which departments refine their planned offerings before the Schedule of Classes is released to the public via …

Learning about Diversity in April

Here are a few of the opportunities coming in April to learn about diversity and social justice. April is National Arab Heritage Month. Learn more about this nation-wide celebration of the long history of Arab Americans in the United States.  Next time you are in Michigan, visit the Arab American National Museum. Asian Pacific Islander …

Mindfully March into March

Your DEM Wellness Team would like to encourage us to Mindfully March into March. Paula Gates (OVP), Nicole Kaforski (OAR), Kate Kurek (RO), Tristin Marotz (RO), Angie Rieves (RO), Nicole Schumacher (OSFA), Cori Splain (OVP), Rachel Tatge (OAR), Erica Tisdale (OSFA) 32 Mental Health Wellness Ideas Tips for Telecommuting Mindful Walking Mindful walking, also known …

Length of Service Awards

At the February DEM All Team Meeting, team members with work milestones for 2020 and 2021 were recognized.  Please join DEM Updates in congratulating them for their 644 years of service! 41 years: Kim Alling (RO) 35 Years: Paula Gates (OVP) 31 Years: Dave Ableman (RO) 26 Years: Harriet Allen (OAR), Jeff Armstrong (RO), Cheryl Wise (RO) 21 Years: Aaron Apel (RO), Corey …

Hires and Departures – February

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 February.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Student Financial Aid Viviana Rodriguez Andrade, SSTAR Lab Test-Optional Admissions Practices DEPARTURES Office of …

Share your thoughts about UW Parking/Transportation

Transportation Services wants feedback regarding your experience with UW parking and transportation throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A large group of individuals were invited to complete a Qualtrics survey about their experiences. Responses will help Transportation Services understand how to best meet campus parking and transportation needs throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The survey link …