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UW–Madison leadership seeks employee feedback on administrative services

April 11, 2024

This survey will help leadership to learn about overall satisfaction with these services and identify ways to improve them. The survey results will also provide valuable baseline metrics for administrative transformation at UW–Madison, including the transition to Workday in July 2025. Read More

Office of Finance and Administration announces strategic plan focused on advancing the university’s core mission

April 9, 2024

The new strategic plan serves as a guide for decision-making, a roadmap for prioritizing activities across the entire university, and a measure of progress made on key initiatives. Read More

Symposium on Laboratory Lifecycle Management report published

July 25, 2023

The Symposium on Laboratory Lifecycle Management, held in the winter of 2022, brought together researchers, facilities experts, real estate professionals and design and construction experts… Read More

UW–Madison Ranked in Top 500 America’s Best Large Employers for 2023

March 30, 2023

UW–Madison came in at #196 on the list of employers with at least 5,000 employees. Eight large employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the rankings. Read More

Administrative Improvement Awards recognize five outstanding and innovative teams across UW–Madison

March 30, 2023

The awards recognized a combined total of 33 employees for their work in administrative process redesign, process development and customer service innovations that result in improved efficiency, revenue, cost savings or service delivery. Read More

Cramer named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

April 21, 2022

UW–Madison’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall supervision of the university’s financial and administrative functions. Read More

Staff survey will help UW–Madison better understand work environment

April 12, 2022

The 2022 UW–Madison Staff Climate Survey, open for responses April 12–May 3, seeks feedback on a wide range of topics, from remote work policies and compensation to workplace respect and diversity efforts. Read More

Meet the vice chancellor for finance and administration finalists

April 7, 2022

Three finalists for vice chancellor for finance and administration will visit campus and make public presentations April 12, 14 and 15 at Union South. Laurent Heller, the previous vice chancellor, left UW–Madison in 2021 to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University. Rob Cramer holds the position on an interim basis.  Read More

Committee seeks next vice chancellor for finance and administration

December 7, 2021

Previous Vice Chancellor Laurent Heller left UW–Madison to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University. Rob Cramer is serving as interim VCFA. Read More

Torstveit to lead Facilities Planning and Management at UW–Madison

December 2, 2021

With more than 25 years of experience in facilities management, capital planning, facilities design and real estate services, she will provide leadership, supervision and oversight to one of the largest and most diverse divisions at UW–Madison. Read More

Finalists chosen for associate vice chancellor for FP&M

October 26, 2021

Finalists for the facilities planning and management position will be on campus for interviews and presentations in the coming weeks. Read More

Torstveit to serve as interim Physical Plant leader

July 29, 2021

Cindy Torstveit, currently assistant director of capital planning in Facilities Planning & Management, will be responsible for maintaining safe and efficient facilities to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors. Read More

A closer look at this year’s Administrative Improvement Award winners

April 29, 2021

The awards recognize exceptional performance in administrative work across the university, in academics, research, student services, outreach, or general administration. Read More

Rob Cramer to serve as UW–Madison’s interim associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management

October 15, 2020

Cramer will lead FP&M’s extensive operations, projects and initiatives, and will play an important role in the campus response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Full day of Showcase offers more sessions relevant to process, program improvement

March 10, 2020

Showcase, an annual event sponsored by the Office of Strategic Consulting April 15, has been extended to a full day and offers more programming — including 11 breakout sessions, a poster session, flash talks and keynote. Read More

You’re invited to an ATP status update Feb. 26

February 18, 2020

The Administrative Transformation Program's purpose is to upgrade and modernize financial and human resources processes that support an increasingly complex teaching and research environment. Read More