An update was provided to the advisory council August 24, 2016 regarding stakeholder feedback on the Request for Proposal (RFP), project coordinator position, and next steps in the Title and Total Compensation Study process. Information on the feedback received and next steps in this process can be reviewed in this UW System Power Point presentation.
For more information about this process, please see the UW System Title and Total Compensation Study website.
As a reminder, UW-Green Bay student employees must reduce their working schedules down to 25 hours per week starting August 21, 2016 to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
If you have any questions about this, please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently conducted a search open to UW System employees and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, Sheryl Van Gruensven, would like to announce the appointment of Christine Olson as Director of Human Resources, effective August 15, 2016.
Christine joined UW-Green Bay in 2008 as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, where she performed bi-weekly payroll, employee benefits counseling, coordination of annual employee benefits fair and served as campus I-9 coordinator. Christine then moved into the role of Human Resources Manager with duties such as labor relations, recruitment, guidance and oversight for direct reports, understanding and interpreting various state, federal and UW System employment laws and drafting/communication of policies and procedures. Christine’s final appointment has been as Assistant Director of Human Resources since January of 2016 with duties of managing day-to-day operations of human resource functions at UW-Green Bay, employee relations, contracts, career progressions, policy development, and employee development, just to name a few. Christine holds an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Bachelor’s in Business Management and plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in the near future.
Please welcome Christine into her new role at UW-Green Bay as Director of Human Resources.
*Due to budget cuts, Christine’s current role as Assistant Director of Human Resources will not be filled.
Prolonged, uncontrolled stress is detrimental to our mental and physical health. Stress can kill. This presentation reviews the stress response in more detail and highlights the impact on the human body during each phase including discussions on stress induced weight gain, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. Review of previous stress management tips and strategies will be discussed as well as building resilience to overcome barriers to effective stress management.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: CL 735
No need to RSVP or register – just mark your calendar and join us! Feel free to bring your lunch too! 
Jeff Willems, Area Coordinator, from Residence Life has served UW-Green Bay for 12 years. If you have questions about on campus housing, how to become a Resident Assistant, or residence life in general Jeff is an excellent resource. When Jeff isn’t solving problems in our residence halls he is an avid baseball fan and a volleyball coach as well.
Position at UWGB: Senior Area Coordinator
Summary of what you do: I supervise 12 paraprofessional staff. We maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive living environment that helps the residents build a quality community that will help everyone adjust to and be successful at the university and in life.
How long have you been employed: I am going on my 12th year.
Brief history of employment with UWGB: I have worked in residence Life the entire time. I have overseen everything except the trads at one point and time. I currently will be responsible for The U. (Harden, Roy, and Robishaw)
Three words that describe you: Jazzy, Encouraging, Supportive
Personal interests: self-worth, coaching, human rights, family, games
Any favorite line from a movie? May the force be with you.
Are you messy or organized? Organized mess
Best vacation you’ve been to? Hawaii
Describe what you were like at age 10. I was the chunky peacemaker of our neighborhood group
Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog? Not really
Do you have a favorite quote? If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it. – Muhammad Ali
Do you have an office nickname? What is it? I guess it would be Jazzy
Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work? Please, too many to list.
Favorite travel spot? Fires on the beach
If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day? Kane – the chief of the Hawaiian trinity
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you? No clue
If you could be anyone from any time period who would it be and why? Josh Gibson
If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be? Increased salary
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be? God
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see? Peace on earth
If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? supper
If you were an animal what would you be? Dolphin
If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it? I would never write a book about myself
If you were to write a self-help book, what would the topic be? Self Help?
If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? My wallet
Least favorite Food? Rotten
Motto or personal mantra? Be respectful
People would be surprised if they knew: the truth
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a grateful and peaceful person.
Tell us a little bit about your family. I have a great family. Parents will celebrate their 50th anniversary this October. 3 living brothers, 1 deceased, 1 sister. They all live in the general area
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us? Different things surprise different people.
Tell us three things most people don’t know about you. I wasn’t born in Wisconsin.
Top 3 life highlights? = college graduate, being a part of 2 top 10 teams in collegiate club volleyball. Being an uncle.
What advice would you give to recent new hires? Get to know people across throughout campus.
What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far? Politics are everywhere, it is important to be a voice for the few,
What are your hopes for our industry/school? That we continue to produce quality citizens that care about the world.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? The ability to encourage individual and group growth.
What book did you read last? An Incomplete Education
What books are at your bedside? I don’t have books by my bedside.
What celebrity do people think you look like? I will have to ask them.
What children’s character can you relate with most? Why? Kermit the Frog. He can be fun, is practical, has a variety of friends.
What did you want to be when growing up? A baseball player
What do you always want to try and never did? Travel the world
What do you like most about your job? The ability of the people
What do you like to do in your spare time? Coach, play volleyball
What do you like to do on your days off? Spend time on the beach.
What does a typical day look like for you? Talking with students, meetings, planning
What else do you do for fun? Everything I do is fun.
What is an ability you wish you had? Speed read with the comprehension
What is the first concert you attended? MC Hammer
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? A camp with waterfront
What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years? Meet them where they are at.
What is your biggest pet peeve? none
What is your family like? Very traditional
What is your favorite meal? One I don’t cook and is free
What is your favorite movie and book? maybe The Far Side Gallery and Field of Dreams
What is your favorite sport? Tie Baseball and Volleyball
Hidden talent? None
What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work? coaching
What one food do you wish had zero calories? All of them
What phobias do you have? none
What places have you lived in? Michigan and Wisconsin.
What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love? SVU
What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? Superfudge and any ball
What would people never guess you do in your role? If they know our role they would know we do almost anything to help students.
What would you like to be famous for? Being a good person who gave back
What’s on your bucket list? I don’t really have a bucket list. Maybe I should make one.
What’s the one thing, you can’t live without? air
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? I have eaten a lot of weird stuff. Maybe bugs.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Green Bay? Taste of Broadway
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Still working here.
Where is your favorite place to eat? With friends or family
Where is your home town? I consider Green Bay my home town.
Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? I need to visit friends in Malawi and Japan
Annual performance evaluations are a key component to employee performance and development. The objectives of annual performance evaluations are to provide all employees and their supervisors an opportunity to:
Non-instructional academic staff and limited employees and their supervisors should begin the performance evaluation process for the prior fiscal year (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) as soon as possible. Please follow the procedure outlined on the Academic Staff and Limited Performance Evaluation Form, submitting the completed evaluation to the area leader’s office no later than Friday, August 26, 2016. Please note – An annual performance evaluation is not required for individuals hired after July 1, 2015 if a six-month evaluation has already been completed.
Part of the performance review process should be a discussion regarding changes in position responsibilities, appropriateness of the assigned title, and the eligibility towards career progression if employees are in a progression series title.
Per Operational Policy TC4, compensation adjustments must be based upon merit and employee performance. Therefore, any future pay adjustments will be contingent upon satisfactory performance.
If you are interested in receiving training related to performance evaluations, career progression and title change, and/or academic staff contracts, or have any questions regarding these processes, please contact hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
The University of Wisconsin (UW) is embarking on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The new personnel authority UW System and UW-Madison received as of July 1, 2015 provides an unprecedented opportunity to review and modify our classification/compensation systems, and also review our employee benefits programs. The goal will be to develop new systems that will enable institutions to continue to attract and retain the best talent. For more information about the Title and Total Compensation Study, please see the UW System Website: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/ and watch the HR Connect Blog for future information.
At this time, the UW System Title and Total Compensation Request for Proposal (RFP) is being developed. UW System welcomes your feedback and input on this information provided for response to this RFP. Please review and complete this survey to weigh in on the content provided through the RFP process. Responses to the survey are due Friday, July 1, 2016 at Noon.
We hope that you were able to take part in some of the activities that were planned for you during Employee Appreication Week (May 2-6). Thursday, May 5, over the lunch hour there were many team building activities that you could participate in but the main event was the Tricycle Races featuring Chancellor Gary Miller vs Provost Greg Davis. The winner, Provost Greg Davis, then took on Asst Vice Chancellor Matt Dornbush in a race. Asst Vice Chancellor Matt Dornbush was the winner in the race and he then took on Associate Provost Clif Ganyard. Asst Vice Chancellor Matt Dornbursh came away the winner of that race. Thank you to each of you for participating in such a fun activity. Please enjoy this photo album from a fun afternoon of activites. Thank you for all you do for the great institution and we hope you can join us in the fun again next year.
The Employee Spotlight this month is on Holly Keener. Holly has worked at UWGB for a little over 2 years and encourages everyone to get involved in some way on campus. She enjoys many aspects of nature and the environment. Her family is very important in her life and she enjoys spending as much time with them as possible. Did you know she enjoys pretty much anything Marvel super-heros? Learn more about Holly by reading her Employee Spotlight.
Name: Holly Keener
Position at UWGB: Assistant to the Provost / Assistant to the Secretary of the Faculty and Staff
How long have you been employed: At UWGB? A little over 2 years
Brief history of employment with UWGB: I was hired as University Staff Associate supporting the Associate Provost (at that time, Andy Kersten) and Secretary of the Faculty and Staff. When Greg Davis was moved into the Provost Office and Judi Pietsch retired, I was moved over into the dual role of Assistant to the Provost. I also kept my responsibilities for shared governance and support of the SOFAS office.
Three words that describe you: Organized. Sassy. Caring.
Personal interests: my children, my family, dogs, native plants / holistic remedies / environmental ethics / outdoor activities
Random facts/interests: My degree is in environmental education. I HATE cold weather. I LOVE July cloud formations.
(Answer any of the following):
– Any favorite line from a movie? I brought you a delicious bass.
— Are you messy or organized? I call it a messy organization. As I grow up (NOT get older), I find I’m getting more and more fickle about organization. Just don’t ask me where I put my shoes.
– Best vacation you’ve been to? We spent a week at an Eagle River resort with our best friends and their children almost 10 years ago now. Sun, fish, and a lot of laughs. Truly a treasured memory.
– Describe what you were like at age 10. I was a spunky blondie with pigtails who climbed trees, biked, roller-skated, loved to watch Bewitched, played piano and swam at the Y.
– Do you have a favorite quote? If they go low, you go high (Michelle Obama). Meaning, don’t sink to your opposition’s level. Keep centered and focused and rooted in the good. You may even bring people surrounding you with negative thoughts up a few notches in the process.
– Do you have an office nickname? What is it? If I do, it’s not used in my presence. Should I be worried?
– Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work? None that I choose to recall, but I’m sure there were many. Oh wait, I did say something that was quite embarrassing the other day in a meeting. I think I’ll just keep that one to myself though (and no comments from the USC peanut gallery please)
– Favorite travel spot? Venture Island on Rainy Lake in Canada. Orrr… Jackson, WY. It’s a toss-up. Both are Heaven on earth!
– If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you? Either Kaley Cuoco (the actress who plays Penny in The Big Bang Theory) or Julie Bowen (plays Claire in Modern Family). Both are sassy, strong, irreverent women who manage to find humor and love in the not-so-easy, day to day struggles of life. That’s a true gift!
– If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be? I would make sure Perry and Petunia (our peregrine falcons) have a safe place to lay their eggs and raise their family next year. We lost at least 4 eggs this spring because our vent ledge is slanted and their eggs rolled out. If we claim to be EcoU, why don’t we prove it. Can we please build a box for them for next year?
– If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? My back-up hard drive with all of my photos.
– Motto or personal mantra? Always be humble and kind.
– Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in Oshkosh, but my mom grew up here in Green Bay on Howard Street. She and her siblings all graduated from West High in the 50’s, so I have pretty deep roots in the area and am proud to call Green Bay my home. I am an Oshkosh North and UW-Stevens Point alum and have a degree in Environmental Education. I have raised two children, currently have two dogs and spend most of my “free” time trying to keep up with them all. I also really love being a part of an institution of higher education and hope that we can somehow convince the folks in government that education is the key to our future.
– Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us? I used to play String Bass in the Green Bay Symphony orchestra. No really, I did!
– Top 3 life highlights? Kasey, Jered, Kaleb – My children. My heart. My world.
– What advice would you give to recent new hires? Go for a walk. Get involved. This university is only as strong as her people. We have some INCREDIBLE people here. Get out there and meet them all. You are working for a top-notch, institution of higher learning. So LEARN! GROW! EXPERIENCE this university in all of her glory.
– What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far? 1. Listen. 2. Never assume. 3. Open yourself up to new perspectives, new challenges and new experiences.
– What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I actually enjoy being in a position where I can make it easier for people to do their work.
– What books are at your bedside? The Game of Thrones series / The Outlander series/ and a Phillippa Gregory novel, “The King’s Curse”
– What celebrity do people think you look like? Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy)
– What did you want to be when growing up? I was going to be a marine biologist. Not sure why I decided going to a small, private school in Northfield, MN was the best place to start my education though. Needless to say, I’m not a marine biologist.
– What do you always want to try and never did? Scuba diving
– What do you like most about your job? The people. We have some fascinating people here.
– What do you like to do in your spare time? I love to spend as much time as I possibly can with my kids. If that’s sitting all day in a basketball court, watching cheerleading competitions every weekend or driving 4 hours just to spend a few minutes in their presence, that’s what I want.
– What do you like to do on your days off? Catch up on my sleep and watch tv. I could very easily be a couch potato if I let myself.
– What else do you do for fun? I love going to movies in movie theaters. My son and I even did a double feature one time. Iron Man was over and Speed Racer was just starting. We bought new tickets, refreshed our popcorn and went in for another round!
– What is an ability you wish you had? Teleportation!! Can you imagine just wriggling your nose or nodding your head and going anywhere?
– What is the first concert you attended? Cheap Trick.
– What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? I’d pay off my bills and set up an education trust for my children. THEN …. A new jeep wrangler.
– What is your favorite meal? Chocolate chips in peanut butter. That’s a meal, right?
– What is your favorite movie and book? While You Were Sleeping – all-time favorite movie. Well, that and the Men in Black movies. Ohhhh, or the Iron Man movies. … pretty much anything Marvel super-hero.
– What is your favorite sport? Right now? Anything my kids play. So… mainly high school basketball.
– What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work? Movies, books, music, photography. Native plants and gardening.
– What one food do you wish had zero calories? Chocolate
– What phobias do you have? Crowded elevators. If there are more than 4 people in an elevator, I will step out and wait for the next round.
– What places have you lived in? Oshkosh; Stevens Point; Kingsville, TX; Madison; Aurora, IL; Green Bay.
– What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? Green Eggs and Ham was my absolute favorite book as a child. And I had this stretchy, yellow, long-sleeve shirt that my mom brought back from MN for me when I was in grade school. We have quite a few pics of me in that shirt through the years. I was NOT going to let my little sisters wear it for anything!!!
– What’s on your bucket list? Kayak the Apostle Islands.
– What’s the one thing, you can’t live without? Chocolate and peanut butter. Oh wait, that’s two things. But don’t they just both go together naturally?!!
– What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? Rattle snake – tastes like chicken.
– Where is your favorite place to eat? Portillo’s
– Where is your home town? Oshkosh
– Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? Ireland.
Due to a UW System data migration, there is a scheduled outage of HRS this weekend from Friday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 5th at 4:00 p.m. During this time, employees will not be able to use webclock or timesheet to record their hours worked, and supervisors will not be able to access employee’s timesheets. Student supervisors are asked to notify any student employees working during this timeframe that they will not be able to access the My UW System portal during this outage and will need to manually keep track of their hours worked.
This HRS outage will also affect all currently posted recruitments, as applicants will not be able to get into TAM (Talent Acquisition Manager) to apply for positions. We will have a notice posted on our career opportunities page and on individual postings throughout the weekend. Campus employees who are involved in recruitments will also not be able to access TAM during this time.
Please contact payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or hr@uwgb.edu with any questions regarding this outage.
