Tag Faculty and staff
UW–Madison employees have more ways than ever to get help with benefits enrollment
New this year is ALEX, an interactive, online tool that uses everyday language, rather than industry jargon, to help employees understand their benefits options. Read More
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. Read More
Annual call for pre-proposals for the Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment
The Office of the Provost is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the 2018 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment grant… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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.” Read More
Campus project aims to create engaging, welcoming classroom discussions
“As faculty and academic staff members, we often try to improve writing skills in our classes, but it is just as important to think of discussion as a skill that needs to be carefully developed,” says researcher Paula McAvoy. Read More
New Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene director named
James Schauer, a faculty member with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the Water Science and Engineering Laboratory at the… Read More
Study of job titles, pay and benefits progresses
The Title and Total Compensation Study (TTC) launched in late February. In the early stages of the project, the study planning team has been working… Read More
University hires consultant to study job titles and compensation
Mercer Consulting, which has worked with organizations across all industries, will provide technical expertise in the development of new title and compensation structures for UW System institutions. Read More
Statement from Chancellor Blank on executive order on immigration
We add our voice to those of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and many of our peer institutions calling for a reconsideration of the administration’s new order barring the entry or return of individuals from certain countries. Read More
Trueba: Office of Compliance is a value-added campus resource
Approaching a year under its belt, UW–Madison’s new Office of Compliance is now focused on building a campuswide network of compliance partners, director Cathy Trueba says. Read More
UW-Madison introduces new jobs site
On Monday, UW–Madison launched a new employment website, jobs.wisc.edu, offering a new look for applicants to the university’s job openings and a new system for those managing recruitment and selection. Read More
UWPD bids farewell to longtime Chief Riseling
Colleagues and friends from campus and the broader law enforcement community gathered August 4 to say goodbye to University of Wisconsin Police Chief Susan Riseling, who retired after 25 years of service. Read More
UW-Madison begins search for new chief human resources officer
The officer provides leadership, policy direction and management oversight for all HR services for UW–Madison faculty and staff, including athletics and the School of Medicine and Public Health. Read More
Carla Perez named bursar at UW–Madison
Carla Perez, director of student accounts and university cashier at Rice University, has been named bursar at UW–Madison. She has more than 25 years of experience managing tuition and fees cashiering operations, student accounts and student loan services. Read More
Cultural Linguistic Services at UW–Madison earns national honor
CLS provides a range of services, primarily for employees who do not speak English as their first language. Read More
Student Personnel Association honors seven student services professionals
The organization exists to create cross-campus connections among people who work with students to support, enhance and reinforce the UW's learning mission. Read More
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grant winners announced
Projects both large and small will help the university contribute knowledge and resources across the state. Read More
Blowing glass in class
Few departments on campus use as much glassware as the Department of Chemistry. So it makes perfect sense to have a master glassblower within the department to help design and build innovative equipment. Read More