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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grant winners announced
Projects both large and small will help the university contribute knowledge and resources across the state.
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.
Five outstanding University Staff honored
They were selected for the annual recognition based on their contributions both on campus and through their communities.
E-cigarettes, other changes covered by smoke-free policy updates
Current policy is silent on electronic smoking devices and many students and employees have requested clarification.
CLI Spring Open House celebrates leadership development
The Coordinated Leadership Initiative has positively impacted curriculum, student organizations and employee engagement.
Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social is May 5
The annual Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social is set for Thursday, May 5, beginning at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill.
Academic Staff Excellence Awards honor nine campus professionals
Nine members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's academic staff have been selected as recipients of the 2016 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.
Working at UW to improve workforce communications
The new website is designed as an easy to use resource for essential employee information, from parking and transportation updates to HR news and construction-related bulletins.
Guidelines for political activity on campus
Members of the campus community are encouraged to participate in the political process, but students, staff and faculty are reminded of policies on what constitutes an appropriate space for political activity.
17th annual Showcase scheduled for March 16
Poster topics delve into reaching new audiences, developing collaborative partnerships, using data effectively and improving processes.
Lehman to serve as interim vice chancellor
Michael Lehman will succeed current Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell, who is leaving in March for a similar position with the University of Texas at Austin.