Category Employee News
Nominations sought for 2019-20 Outstanding Women of Color Awards
The awards honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or in the greater Madison community who have made notable contributions.
L&S Dean Scholz to serve as university’s next provost
“Karl has both a deep knowledge of our university’s strengths and the insight to understand where we can continue to grow and improve,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “As L&S dean, he has demonstrated the ability to lead through challenging times, to build effective relationships across campus and to tirelessly champion the value of higher education.”
Walters named chief human resources officer
Walters, who will start his new role immediately, says he looks forward to continuing to build and maintain human resources programs that support the success of UW–Madison faculty and staff.
Baggott named University Health Services executive director
Baggott said the UHS position is “a tremendous leadership opportunity in arguably one of the best programs in the country.”
Mercile Lee, guiding force behind prominent UW–Madison scholarships, dies at 87
Lee spent nearly 30 years overseeing the scholarship programs, which are credited with attracting and supporting thousands of talented, underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students.
Central funding to address pay issues will continue for another year
“We are pleased to announce this additional funding to invest in our faculty and staff,” says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “They are the drivers behind all the things we do that make us a world-class university.”
Reesor selected as student affairs leader
“We were looking for someone with a long-term strategic vision on how we best serve students during their time on campus. Lori impressed us all with her experience and thoughtful comments, ” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
New conference helps employees manage their careers
The inaugural "Construct Your Career at UW" event is designed to support the career development of UW–Madison employees at every stage of the career life cycle, providing the skills and tools needed to meet one’s career goals while remaining employed at UW–Madison.
Rueckert named national media relations specialist
Veronica Rueckert, former host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time,” started as national media relations specialist for University Communications in November.
Campus mourns loss of graduate student, advisor Colin Rohm, 26
UW–Madison graduate student Colin Rohm is being remembered by his campus colleagues as a scholar of uncommon talent and wide-ranging passions who nurtured the intellectual curiosity of thousands of his fellow students as a gifted advisor.
Creating a better work and learning environment at UW–Madison
“It is essential that individual departments, schools/colleges and the entire university not only respond appropriately to all complaints and concerns of sexual harassment and violence, but also work proactively to create positive and inclusive environments for students and employees,” says Title IX Coordinator Lauren Hasselbacher.
EID council gets new leaders, members
The panel advises the vice chancellor for finance and administration on challenges to recruitment, retention, engagement and inclusion of all employees, especially those in underrepresented groups.
Hoffman named Campus and Visitor Relations director
The office manages campus tours and visits, the Parent and Family Program, the Speakers Bureau, Bucky’s Classroom, Campus Area Housing and other information programs.
Central funding pool includes pay upgrade for night and weekend employees at UW–Madison
$12 million in central campus funding is being allocated to provide faculty and staff pay adjustments for 2017–18. The funding pool will enable UW–Madison to provide pay increases for exceptional performance, market deficiencies and equity.
UW-Madison updates on lead testing
UW-Madison is taking steps to manage lead contamination issues created by two painting projects. Between May and September, repainting, including paint removal, was conducted by contractors on emergency stairwells at Agricultural Hall and Bascom Hall.
Faculty of Color Reception set for Sept. 18
The event will honor 39 recently-promoted faculty of color and welcome 13 new faculty of color to campus.
What’s in a Title? The Title and Total Compensation Study
The initial round of campus forums will begin in September/October and give employees an opportunity to learn more about the study and provide input.
Division of Student Life names Javier director of Multicultural Student Center, announces new hires
Gabe Javier, an assistant dean who has served as interim director of the Multicultural Student Center for more than a year, will become the center’s director Aug. 1. His selection is one of several staffing decisions announced by the Division of Student Life.
Darling to lead facilities planning and management unit
David Darling, director of the Facilities Management and Operations Center for Sandia National Laboratories, has been named associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Employees will complete program against sexual harassment and violence
Starting in July 2017, all UW–Madison employees will be required to complete an online prevention education program called “Promoting Equity at UW–Madison by Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence.”