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Legal Affairs search seeks new vice chancellor
The vice chancellor for legal affairs is the chief legal officer of the university. Reporting to the chancellor, the vice chancellor serves as senior counselor to the chancellor and other senior university officials, and is a member of the chancellor's executive leadership team.
Employees encouraged to take time off for well-being
Many employees have been deferring time off because they could not travel, spend time with family and friends, or get away from managing pandemic-related issues. But time off from work at regular intervals is important.
Payroll schedule and benefits deductions changes coming in 2021
Beginning in April, employees who are currently paid biweekly will have most deductions for benefits split evenly over the first two biweekly paychecks each month. Beginning in July, employees who are paid monthly will be moved to a biweekly pay schedule.
New UW–Madison Policy Library now live
The online, searchable policy library serves as the single, up-to-date resource for all university-wide polices at UW–Madison.
ISS and IFSS to join the International Division
International Student Services and International Faculty and Staff Services will merge into a new unit as part of an effort to streamline and enhance immigration services offered to students, faculty and staff.
Legal Affairs Vice Chancellor Taffora to retire
Among the areas Raymond Taffora worked on during his tenure were the establishment of the Office of Compliance, faculty tenure policies, creation of a new Title IX program, and work on public records and First Amendment issues.
Dean reviews underway for Jeff Russell, Linda Scott
Every five years, academic deans and directors of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance in such areas as external relations and resource management.
Pay plan increases and other wage changes to take effect in January
In January, UW–Madison will provide a 2 percent wage increase to employees under the 2019–2021 pay plan.
Second round of employee furloughs to begin in January
In order to address the continuing financial challenges UW–Madison is facing, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced a second round of unpaid furlough for most employees in the first half of 2021.
2020-2021 Inclement Weather Notice
With the winter months upon us, UW–Madison’s Office of Human Resources reminds employees working on campus of inclement weather guidelines. During the pandemic, these guidelines apply to those who are working on-site, not to those working remotely.
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.
October survey seeks employee input in spring plans
The survey asks how the university can support faculty and staff, whether they are already working on-site or will be at some future time. The survey also requests input on improvements in the campus response to COVID-19.
Campus to resume some in-person activities, maintain strict health measures
"These and other efforts can allow us to complete this semester without further interruptions, if they are combined with serious attention to health protocols both on-campus and off-campus," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Chancellor, other top campus leaders to conduct Smart Restart YouTube events
A pair of Smart Restart updates, one focused on graduate students and the second for the full campus community, are set for Aug. 19 and Aug. 21. Panelists will include Chancellor Rebecca Blank and a group of vice chancellors and other officials.
Lonnie Berger to be associate vice chancellor in the social sciences
Berger will provide leadership for divisional area faculty recruitment and retention, grant matches, research center reviews, faculty awards and professorships, and fall competition awards.
Gittens to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chief diversity officer
“This is a crucial role on our campus at a time when continued progress on equity and inclusion is not only expected but essential,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Dr. Gittens’ experience and skill to lead this effort."
Chief Diversity Officer Sims to depart for provost role in North Carolina
“We know there is much more to be done to increase the diversity of our university community," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. "Patrick has been an important leader in these efforts. Our commitment is strong and will continue.”
Meyerand, Zumbrunnen named vice provosts; Cramer to continue in special role
The three will oversee faculty and staff affairs, teaching and learning, and instructional continuity. "This will be an all-hands-on-deck year, to be sure," says Provost Karl Scholz.
University of Wisconsin Law School dean named
Daniel P. Tokaji has been a professor at The Ohio State State University Moritz College of Law since 2003, serving as associate dean for faculty since 2018. “Serving as dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School is my dream job,” he says.
Wilcots named dean of College of Letters & Science
The former interim dean, Eric Wilcots has championed a collaborative approach to decision-making and has consistently worked to advance the level of research and scholarship in the college.