Tag Vice chancellor for finance and administration
University Housing director finalists chosen
The next leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Division of Housing will be chosen from among finalists visiting campus during the next few weeks. Read More
Office 365 transition to restart after evaluation
University officials approved restarting the Office 365 email and calendar project after a recent independent evaluation. Read More
Nominees sought for Administrative Improvement Award
Nominees are being sought for a campus award that recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles supporting academics, research, student services, outreach or administration. Read More
Campus financial management discussion kicks off
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is building on the success of a recent forum to engage the campus community in a discussion about effective financial management practices and internal controls. Read More
Business services helps employees ‘GET’ reimbursed
The new Guided Expense Tool (GET) for expense reimbursement submission is now available to all of campus. GET will become the primary campus tool for submitting expense reports during the course of the year. Read More
Officials to study issues on email, calendaring
To ensure the long-term success of the campus’ new email and calendaring system, project leaders have decided to slow the implementation of Microsoft Office 365 as plans for the conversion are evaluated. Read More
New campuswide data infrastructure service debuts March 1
Beginning March 1, UW–Madison will have access to a new portfolio of data center services and consultation, including co-located facilities, storage, backup and high-capacity networking. Read More
Committee calls for new campus budget model
UW-Madison should develop a budget model that aligns resources with the university’s core missions, rewards innovation and provides flexibility necessary to accommodate change and growth, a campus committee is recommending. Read More
Applicants sought for director of University Housing
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking applications and nominations for the position of director of University Housing. Read More
Evans, who led University Housing renewal and growth, to retire
The longtime leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s housing division is retiring. Paul Evans has announced that he will step down in late May. Read More
Charter Street Heating Plant keeps campus comfortable
The Charter Street Heating Plant is responsible for keeping the 65,000 people who work and study on campus in more than 300 buildings comfortable. Read More
Accreditors ask, ‘How are UW Police doing?’
The UW–Madison Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Read More
OpenBook website reports expenditure data
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) last week launched the OpenBook Wisconsin website (openbook.wi.gov). Read More
Update: Despite cold, campus expected to be open
As campus prepares for double-digit below zero temperatures early next week, employees are reminded to take extra precautions to prepare for the extremely cold weather. Read More
Darrell Bazzell updates projects, looks ahead to 2014
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell provides updates on several VCFA and campuswide projects as 2013 comes to a close. Read More
Campus adopts new alcohol policy for UW events
A new policy that will provide greater clarity and consistency surrounding the service of alcohol at University of Wisconsin–Madison events takes effect at the beginning of the spring 2014 semester. Read More
Purchasing Services finds hidden green in commonly-used products
Purchasing Services, in partnership with Administrative Process Redesign and as part of the Administrative Excellence initiative, has organized a team of facilities personnel from across campus to review and select a standard set of common-use products, including paper hand towels, toilet paper, plastic trash bags and cleaning solutions. Read More
Bernie’s expands to offer infant and toddler care
It’s the morning ritual parents know all too well. Waking the kids up. Getting them breakfast. Cajoling them into getting dressed. And then the magic trick of getting out the door – hopefully with both shoes on. No, it’s not easy. And it’s not any easier with more than one kid, however adorable. But the morning ritual is a little bit easier for some parents, thanks to expanded child care offerings by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources. Read More
Rec Sports seeks feedback on facilities
The Division of Recreational Sports wants your feedback on its facilities and is gauging interest on whether they need to be renovated or replaced. Read More
Ballots being mailed for first-ever classified staff election
Classified staff members will soon receive ballots for UW–Madison’s first-ever Classified Staff Executive Committee. Nine people will be elected from a field of 92 candidates, representing nearly 5,000 employees. Completed ballots must be returned or postmarked by Oct. 30. Read More