Tag Vice chancellor for finance and administration
UW–Madison Ranked in Top 500 America’s Best Large Employers for 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.
Administrative Improvement Awards recognize five outstanding and innovative teams across UW–Madison
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.
Cramer named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
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.
Staff survey will help UW–Madison better understand work environment
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.
Meet the vice chancellor for finance and administration finalists
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.
Ceremony celebrates behind-the-scenes administrative innovations
The UW–Madison Administrative Improvement Awards celebrated their 10th year of recognizing process redesign, process development and customer service innovations that resulted in improved efficiency, revenue, cost savings or service delivery.
Committee seeks next vice chancellor for finance and administration
Previous Vice Chancellor Laurent Heller left UW–Madison to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University. Rob Cramer is serving as interim VCFA.
Torstveit to lead Facilities Planning and Management at UW–Madison
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.
Finalists chosen for associate vice chancellor for FP&M
Finalists for the facilities planning and management position will be on campus for interviews and presentations in the coming weeks.
Torstveit to serve as interim Physical Plant leader
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.
A closer look at this year’s Administrative Improvement Award winners
The awards recognize exceptional performance in administrative work across the university, in academics, research, student services, outreach, or general administration.
Heller to depart, Cramer named interim vice chancellor
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, who joined the university in 2016, is leaving this summer to take a similar role at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Rob Cramer to serve as UW–Madison’s interim associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management
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.
Video: Chancellor Blank’s news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, accompanied by University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, conduct a news conference Wednesday, March 11, on actions taken in response to COVID-19.
Full day of Showcase offers more sessions relevant to process, program improvement
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.
You’re invited to an ATP status update Feb. 26
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.
Facilities leader to take new role at University of Texas
“David’s leadership in difficult times was particularly valuable to all of us, helping ably steer the campus through several complex crises," says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
UW to increase wages for lowest-earning employees
“The increase in our minimum wage is a key part of our strategy for helping the university recruit and retain high-quality workers,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
New policy will create more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
“This new policy formalizes efforts that have been under way on our campus to ensure that we have facilities in place to make everyone feel safe and welcome,” says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
Central funding for pay increases to continue for another year
UW–Madison has allocated approximately $20 million in central campus funding to provide faculty and staff pay adjustments in 2019-20. This is a continuation…