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Resources
Updates, information, and resources for academic staff
OpEx Advancement Program
The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Advancement Program is a campus initiative to incubate and accelerate projects to strengthen financial controls, streamline and simplify processes, and enhance administrative services for UW–Madison. The OpEx Advancement Program does this …
Campus Resources for Job or Income Loss
The news of job or income loss can come with feelings of stress and uncertainty. How can I prepare? What happens to my health insurance? What do I do now? To help UW–Madison staff navigate …
Beyond the Conference Room: Creative Meeting Spaces on Campus
When winter settles in and budgets tighten, it can be daunting to consider gathering with colleagues outside of your divisional or departmental conference room. But getting out of your office and into a new space …
Beyond the Desk: New Ways to Recharge on Campus for the New Year
While typical resolutions often focus on what we should stop doing, the New Year is a perfect opportunity to explore what we can start doing right here at UW–Madison. From exploring a new craft to …
Keeping Up with Changes to Federal Funding
You might not know it, but federal funds constitute the largest share of UW–Madison’s budget. With the October 1 government shutdown adding more uncertainty around federal funding, look to the following campus resources to understand …
Elevating your Impact
Meet the dedicated committee championing academic staff growth Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of volunteer academic staff is working to elevate your career. The Professional Development and Recognition Committee (PDRC), a standing committee of …
Discounts make the Union a year-round destination for Academic Staff
Summer at UW–Madison is synonymous with the Memorial Union Terrace. The familiar sunburst chairs mark an annual passage that ushers in warm temperatures and lakeside relaxation. While those chairs may be going into hibernation soon, …
Ensuring Digital Accessibility: DOJ Ruling and UW–Madison’s Efforts
The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a rule on April 24, 2024, stating that state and local governments must make their websites and apps accessible to people with disabilities. The goal of this rule is …
Find personal and professional support in a Community of Practice
Communities of Practice (CoP) play a vital role in fostering collaboration and professional development among employees at UW–Madison. These informal networks enable individuals with shared interests and expertise to come together, exchange ideas, and learn …