The HR Design project team has released its strategic plan for the personnel system at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Campus leaders encourage employees review the plan. Related: Campus information sessions, web chats set.
Budget news
System’s budget request will help boost economic growth in the state
The University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the State to help power its contribution to workforce development and economic growth. Read more.
Walker says budget cuts to UW will not be permanent
A $66 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System’s budget will not be made permanent, Gov. Scott Walker said in a letter to state agencies. Read the Associated Press account.
Flexibility task force recommends changes to offer UW autonomy
A task force looking into UW System governance and operations is recommending a variety of changes that would give the UW System more autonomy over operational and governance matters, and transfer some authority over spending …
Appointment to leverage the university’s economic development assets to drive job growth
David A. Brukardt has been named associate vice president for economic development for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly announced the appointment, following a national search. In this new position, …
Administrative Excellence project holds web chat
Representatives from four Administrative Excellence work teams at UW-Madison – Computer Bundling, Office Supplies, Scientific Supplies, and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies – held an informational web chat on Thursday, May 31. The team …
Task force grapples with UW System cuts
The Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities heard testimony from representatives of students, faculty, academic staff and classified staff – those closest to the impact of budget cuts. The task force is …
HR Design teams submit draft recommendations
A compensation system that is more driven by market and performance factors, a more flexible hiring system, realigning vacation and sick leave into a single system, and redefining the academic staff employee category are among …
Lavigna message on the upcoming release of draft recommendations
UW–Madison’s director of human resources, Bob Lavigna, sent a message this week to employees regarding the progress of the HR Design project. In the message, Lavigna says that preliminary recommendations from seven of the project’s …
HR Design project seizes an opportunity
University of Wisconsin–Madison Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell said this week that the chance to reshape the university’s human resources system doesn’t come along frequently. Read more here.