Baggage Fee Update – Receipt

The receipt requirement for Airfare baggage fees has been increased from $25 to $30. No receipt is required for a baggage fee that is $30 or less. Here is list of current receipt requirements [from this support doc]. All required supporting documentation must be attached electronically to the expense reimbursement.  Electronic receipts must be clear …

Share feedback about Box with DoIT

UW is currently evaluating its usage of Box, an enterprise cloud-storage vendor, due to a recent change in pricing. A task force is charged with evaluating UW’s storage footprint in Box and developing strategies to address the licensing changes. They are asking for your input and storage use cases via a survey. To learn more …

333 ECM has showers on the 8th floor

Did you know what DEM team members have access to showers on the 8th floor of 333 ECM? Whether you are training for the DEM Couch2 5K or bike to work – you can have access to this amenity. If you need access, just ask! Here are unit contacts that can grant access: Office of …

Hires and Departures – February

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 February. NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of the Registrar Kathryn Snyder, Credit Evaluation Assistant Abby Waldo, Credit Evaluation Assistant Office of Student Financial Aid Andrew Hahn, Data Visualization …

Focus on Bias: 02.2020

The Office of Student Financial Aid distributes a monthly email focused on implicit bias with some videos to watch, articles to read, and other events around campus and the community that we encourage you to attend if your schedule allows. March is Women’s History Month. Videos of the Month: She Inspires Series from PBS – …

Register Now for Free America Saves Week Events

UW is promoting financial well-being through the 2020 America Saves Week campaign, which takes place February 24 through February 28, 2020. UW System America Saves Week will feature 15 live webinars, presented by the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program providers – Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, TIAA, and Lincoln – and UW Credit Union. There …

Tell UW System what you think of it’s travel policy. 

UW System Administration is looking for feedback regarding the University’s travel policies. Start the UW System Travel Policy Survey    

Stressed Out? Two Options to Explore.

Thrive@UW–Madison is offering a new course, “Managing Stress and Finding Vitality at Work.” In this course, participants will explore sources of stress, reconsider counterproductive stress reducers, explore strategies to regulate the central nervous system, and reframe thoughts. Thrive@UW–Madison courses are available to all employees at no cost. To learn more about Thrive@UW courses and to …

Tip on Tipping – Up to 20% is allowed.

A common error on expense reports and purchasing cards is exceeding the allowable tips. Tips are limited to 20%. The per diem rate for a hosted meal needs to include both tax and tips up to 20%. The 20% tip rule also applies to Taxi/Uber/Lyft rides. See Business Meals policy for additional information. See Ground Transportation …

2020 Mileage Rates for UW Employees

Mileage rate went down half a cent to $0.575 (standard) and $0.37 (turndown). For additional information, view the Vehicle Use/Rental Policy, which also includes these rates.