Poicies and procedures Lectures Committee The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public lectures to be held during 2001-02. As stated in Faculty Policies and Procedures, the function of the committee is to consider “requests for lectures of general interest that are not primarily supplementary to …
Poicies and procedures When Classwork and Religious Observances Conflict Mandatory academic requirements should not be scheduled on days when a religious observance may cause substantial numbers of students to be absent from university functions. For the fall semester the academic calendar specifically identifies Rosh Hashanah (Tuesday, Sept. 18) and Yom Kippur (Thursday, Sept. 27) as …
Grants and fellowships 2002-03 Fulbright-IIE Fellowships for Graduate Study and Research Abroad Fulbright-IIE Fellowships are for pre-doctoral graduate study and research abroad in academic fields and for professional training in the creative and performing arts. Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens. Graduating seniors and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The campus deadline for applications is …
Policies and procedures Pesticide Application The Pesticide Use Policy encourages best management practices that maximize effectiveness and safety, and minimize environmental impact. Pesticides used in research and teaching are expected to abide by this policy’s objectives, although alternative procedures may be allowed for the purposes of academic study. Check http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/safety or call Sally Rowe of …
Policies and procedures Pesticide Application The Physical Plant announces the seasonal application of pesticides for campus and Campus Natural Areas. Beginning April 18, as conditions warrant, the UW Grounds Department will control weeds and insects of lawns and ornamental plantings. In accordance with the university’s storm-water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to …
Policies and procedures Pesticide Application In accordance with the university’s storm-water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to notify Central Answering and Response Service, 263-3333, prior to using a pesticide. In addition, applicators are to notify faculty, staff, students and visitors of their pesticide use by a reasonable and effective means, such as …
Policies and procedures Pesticide Use Policy In accordance with the university’s storm-water permit and pesticide use policy, pesticide applicators are to notify Central Answering and Response Service, 263-3333, prior to using a pesticide. In addition, applicators are to notify faculty, staff, students and visitors of their pesticide use by a reasonable and effective means, such …
Policies and procedures Benefit Education Sessions Dates and topics upcoming: Feb. 1 Early Career Employees, Benefit Education Feb. 8 Mid-Career Employees, Benefit Education Feb. 15 Pre-Retirement Workshop Feb. 21 TSA Basics March 6 Early Career Employees, Benefit Education March 14 Buying WRS Creditable Service March 20 Mid Career Employees Education March 22 TSA Basics March …
Policies and procedures Policy Governing World Wide Web Accessibility From: Office of the ADA Coordinator PURPOSE: The World Wide Web is a major, if not a primary, source of information for many people. Acknowledging that University of Wisconsin-Madison (hereafter referred to as the “University”) is engaged in Web page and Web site development for all …
Policies and procedures Act 11 Information Sessions Employee Compensation and Benefits Services is sponsoring informational sessions on the provisions of Act 11. This act changes Wisconsin Retirement System benefits to eliminate a 5 percent interest cap; improve death benefits; re-open variable account; and increase the formula factor. No reservations are required for the following sessions: …
Policies and procedures New Immigration Legislation President Clinton signed an immigration law in October 2000 that benefits the academic community. The cap on H-1B temporary workers will no longer be a problem, and there are other changes in immigration law that will have a significant impact on the university. The following is a summary of …
Grants and fellowships Named Professorships Nominations are invited at this time for Hilldale, Vilas and Evjue-Bascom (Humanities) professorships, as well as for the new William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea. There is one vacancy in each category. Nominations should include six copies of a curriculum vitae; a letter of nomination indicating department …
Policies and Procedures International Opportunities Awareness Month Many students on campus, both U.S. and international, are interested in working in an international capacity upon graduation, but may not be aware of what they need to do or the resources that are available that can help them achieve this goal. February 2001 will feature the first …
Policies and Procedures Notice to All Employees Regarding the Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report and Information Required by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act The safety of all members of our campus community is high priority UW-Madison. The university and the state and federal Governments want you to know the following important information …
Policies and Procedures Use of University Resources for Political Purposes Since 2000 is an election year, it is appropriate to remind all university employees of current state and university policies regarding the use of university facilities or resources for political activities or purposes. Three restrictions applicable to individuals should be noted. First, state law prohibits …
Policies and Procedures Employee Information Changes To change individual detailed office, e-mail and home address information, employees are reminded to submit an Employee Information form to Employee Compensation and Benefits, 49 Peterson. These forms can be obtained from unit payroll and benefits coordinators or at http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/uw1035.html. Changes received by Friday, Sept. 1, will be reflected …
Policies and Procedures Staff Directory Updates Work is under way to produce the 2000-01 UW-Madison Staff Directory. During the week of May 29, department secretaries/contact persons will receive the necessary instructions to complete the update process. Sections A and B of the current staff directory will need to be updated. Section A is the departments …
Policies and Procedures Conflicts of Interest No classified employee may solicit or accept from any person or organization, directly or indirectly, money or anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence such employee’s official actions or judgment, or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on …
Policies and Procedures Notice to University Staff In accordance with the university’s stormwater permit and Pesticide Use Policy, pesticide applicators are to notify Central Answering and Response Service (CARS) at 263-3333 prior to using a pesticide. In addition, applicators are to notify faculty, staff, students and visitors of their pesticide use by a reasonable and …
Policies and Procedures H-1B Cap The Immigration and Naturalization Service has announced that the 115,000 cap on new H-1B petitions for Fiscal Year 2000 has effectively been reached. Because some pending cases are not subject to the cap, INS estimates that it will take three to four months before the pending cases are adjudicated and …