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Campus launches historic human resources design project

November 15, 2011

A campuswide effort to build a new University of Wisconsin–Madison human resources and personnel system is underway, with the goal of creating a more efficient system better able to serve employees, the university and the citizens of Wisconsin.

UW System President Kevin Reilly discusses state budget lapses

October 28, 2011

I encourage you to work collaboratively with your shared governance groups, your chancellors, and other campus/institutional leaders to advocate for the UW System’s vital educational mission. In the midst of the economic restructuring our country faces, your work is more important than ever, and it’s worth fighting for.

Chancellor’s message on state budget lapses

October 27, 2011

Interim Chancellor David Ward delivers a message about 2011-13 budget lapses.

UW–Madison, System face additional budget cut

October 19, 2011

The following memo was sent to deans and directors from Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell and Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. today, Oct. 19.

Ward looks to “self-help” in tough budget times

October 4, 2011

Although the University of Wisconsin–Madison faces stiff budgetary challenges, Interim Chancellor David Ward told the Faculty Senate Monday that there are avenues of “self help” available to lighten their impact.

OHR: Impact of budget, budget repair for benefits and collective bargaining

July 6, 2011

Below is a memo from Bob Lavigna, director of the Office of Human Resources, detailing the the impact of the biennial state budget and budget…

Budget passed by state Legislature includes flexibility, preserves broadband

June 17, 2011

The $66 billion spending plan passed Thursday by the state Legislature for the next two years includes important administrative flexibilities for UW System institutions and preserves a critical state broadband network.

Agreement reached on UW role in state cooperative network

June 17, 2011

UW-Madison will be able to continue all current networking affiliations, including membership in WiscNet, under an agreement included in Wisconsin’s proposed state budget. “We believe…

UW contracts with consultant to study efficiency

March 23, 2011

UW–Madison has signed a contract with Chicago-based Huron Consulting Group to examine the efficiency of the university. The efficiency study will be a key part…

Web chat at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Dean Lori Berquam

March 22, 2011

Live chat to cover student questions and feedback on the New Badger Partnership.

Slide show: Campus Teach-In

February 24, 2011

Chancellor Martin reacts to proposed budget repair bill

February 14, 2011

Chancellor emails the campus community her reaction to Gov. Walker's budget repair proposal of Feb. 11

Budget Repair Bill Message from Governor Walker to UW Employees

February 11, 2011

Thank you for your service to your state and your fellow citizens. I know that you have worked hard during this economic downturn to ensure…

Message to UW System faculty and staff from Regents President Pruitt, System President Reilly

February 11, 2011

Clarification from UW System: Gov. Walker’s staff confirms that the Budget Repair Bill will contain no additional furlough requirement for the remainder of FY 2011,…

Chancellor’s update on the state budget process

January 28, 2011

I hope the new semester has gotten off to a good start for all of you –that you’re settled in, enjoying your classes, making…

MIU success a model for broader flexibility

October 20, 2010

The success of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates in building educational quality and affordability provides a strong case study in how the university can use broader flexibility to keep UW–Madison great, Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday.

Message from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on UW System furlough plan

July 3, 2009

(UW-Madison employees: More campus-specific information will be available in coming days. Visit http://www.budget.wisc.edu) Dear UW System Colleagues, On June 23, I shared with…

State Relations Update (June 29)

June 29, 2009

Friday night, the Legislature completed their action on the state budget and the Governor signed the spending plan into law today.

State Relations Update (June 22)

June 22, 2009

Two weeks after the Joint Finance Committee took action on the Governors biennial budget, both the Assembly and Senate approved their own version of the spending plan this week.

Joint Finance Budget Summary/UW–Madison

June 8, 2009

The 2009–11 state budget endorsed by the state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee contains some components that will have an important influence on the University of…