Nathan recently started as an Instructional Technologist. Nathan has an Associate’s degree from Lakeshore Technical College and a Bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison. He is from Two Rivers and has a wife and two children.
Category: Social Wellness
Social Wellness is the ability to relate and connect with other people in our world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends and co-workers contributes to our Social Wellness
Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)
The Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) annual workplace campaign begins this Wednesday October 10th! You can make a pledge anytime between then and November 30, 2012.
The campaign is online, making it easier for you to give and make a difference in your COMMUNITY and the WORLD.
To make your pledge, go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov
The SECC Statewide is Wisconsin’s largest voluntary fundraising campaign. Thanks to your help, the campaign raised money for more than 400 participating charities.
The CHOICE is yours…
As the only annual, cooperative, on-the-job campaign authorized to run at your workplace, SECC offers you many choices.
You decide:
- How you want to give – choose payroll contribution, cash or check.
- Where your dollars go – when you designate your gift to specific charities, only the charities you choose will receive money from you. Pick from more than 400 state, national and international charities.
To make your pledge:
- Go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov
- Click on the link for University employees
- All University employees are pre-populated. To login click on “Login Now” in the upper right hand corner OR click on “Log In” in the middle of the screen.
- Log in using the following information:
- Username: Your first and last name as it is displayed on your earning statement (use all caps with no spaces between words). Example: JOHNDOE
- Password: Last 4 digits of your social security number.
- Find out more information about the charities and decide who you would like to give to.
- Follow the instructions on the website to complete your pledge.
For additional information, if you have any questions or if you would prefer paper materials please ask your coordinator or call 608.256.1066 extension 12.
Your GIFT makes a difference! PLEASE GIVE!
Benefits & Wellness Fair
Mark your calendars to attend the annual…
UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 8, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms
The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period. This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 8th-November 2nd. Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair.
This year we will also be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions. Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2013 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.
Open Lab Sessions:
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
Date: Friday, Oct. 12th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 16th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1129A
Date: Thursday, Oct. 18th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
Date: Monday, Oct. 22nd
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lab Sciences 102
If you have any questions please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
Executive Order 54
In December 2011, the Governor issued Executive Order #54 requiring all University of Wisconsin System employees to immediately report child abuse or neglect if the employee, in the course of employment, observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect will occur. Please refer to UW Green Bay’s Policy on the Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect for specific responsibilities and reporting requirements.
UW-Green Bay has developed required training related to Executive Order 54 which all employees are required to complete. A target date for completion is November 30, 2012.
Faculty, Academic Staff, Classified Employees, Limited (Unclassified Employees)
This training has been posted through d2L. Please follow these directions to access this training:
1) Click on http://www.uwgb.edu/ltc/d2l/
2) Click on the green button – UWGB Campus Account Login
3) Enter your UWGB network user ID and password, and click Login
4) Scroll down to My Courses, and click on Keeping Children Safe, Executive Order 54
5) Click on Content
6) Under Introduction, select either Executive Order 54 Training Video or Executive Order Power Point Slides
- Select the training video if your computer has audio, and you would like to view and listen to the training video
- Select the power point slides if your computer does not have audio, and you would like to click through the slides and read them on your own
- Both links cover the same material, so you do not need to review both
7) If you see a Security Warning pop-up with the message “Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely?”, please click No.
8) After reviewing the video or slides, click on Resources (two slides of informational resource links), and then click Exit
9) Click on Quizzes at the top right, and then click on Quiz
10) Answer each quiz question with the most correct answer
11) You will need to achieve 100% on the quiz to complete the training, and you can take the quiz more than once
12) After you achieve 100% on the quiz, log out of D2L, and your score will automatically be recorded
Temporary Employees (including Associate Lecturer, Adjunct Instructors, Ad Hoc Program Specialists, Limited Term Employees (LTE), Student Employees)
Please access and review the training document on our website. If you would prefer to go through the online d2L training course, please contact Human Resources to be enrolled in this course. Supervisors will be responsible for tracking temporary employees completion of this requirement and review of the training. Please inform your supervisor once you have reviewed the training document on our website or completed the online training course.
Periodic in-person training will also be held in lieu of the online training. If you attend the in-person training, you are not required to take the online training through d2L.
If you have any questions on this policy or required training, please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
Training Workshops
UW-Green Bay employees are invited to attend a variety of informational workshops to assist you in your role at UW-Green Bay. You will learn about services on campus you may not be aware of, discover helpful tips and resources available to you, and become knowledgeable about important campus policies and best practices. You are welcome to attend one, some or all of the following workshops.
Monday, September 10, 2012
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Hiring & Retention (geared toward faculty and academic staff searches): This training will help you to find and select the best candidate for your job opening, and create a welcoming and rewarding work environment that makes your new employee want to stay. UW System experts, Matt Lind and Chris Ashley will discuss best practices in recruiting and hiring, immigration, and how we can do a better job of retaining our valuable employees.
Presenters: Matt Lind and Chris Ashley, UW System Legal Counsel
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Information Services: Academic Technology Services (ATS) and the Help Desk – what services can they provide to you, where can you find more information about them, and who can you contact if you need help?
Presenters: Bill Hubbard, Leif Nelson & Josh Goldman
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
WISDM: The WISDM (Wisconsin Data Mart for PeopleSoft Financials) is a reporting tool used to view the fiscal activity for departments and project/grants on campus. The information contained in WISDM is extracted from the PeopleSoft Shared Financial System (SFS) on a nightly basis, and includes current year as well as prior year activity. Activity for deposits, purchase orders, journal uploads (chargebacks), expense reports and payroll information can all be obtained from WISDM. SuAnn Detampel, Interim Controller, will present an online demonstration of WISDM, and answer your questions.
Presenter: SuAnn Detampel, Controller’s Office
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Information Security: Find out what the “bad guys” on the Internet want to steal from you and what you should do to prevent this from happening. Topics to be covered include common attack methods, simple methods to thwart these attacks, and information sharing guidelines and policies. The information shared will be useful in the workplace and at home.
Presenter: David Kieper, Computing & Information Technology
2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Keeping Children Safe – Executive Order # 54: Executive Order #54 requires all University of Wisconsin System employees to immediately report child abuse or neglect if the employee, in the course of employment, observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, and the employee has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur. This training will provide an overview of Executive Order # 54, and explain when you should make a report and how to make the report. You can attend this in-person training in lieu of online Executive Order # 54 d2L training that will be announced shortly to satisfy the training requirement.
Presenters: Jolene Truckenbrod & Tom Kujawa
Thursday, September 13, 2012
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Keeping Children Safe – Executive Order # 54: Executive Order #54 requires all University of Wisconsin System employees to immediately report child abuse or neglect if the employee, in the course of employment, observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, and the employee has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur. This training will provide an overview of Executive Order # 54, and explain when you should make a report and how to make the report. You can attend this in-person training in lieu of the online Executive Order # 54 d2L training that will be announced shortly to satisfy the training requirement.
Presenters: Jolene Truckenbrod & Tom Kujawa
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Career Progressions: This is an informational session for any academic staff employee that may be interested in learning more about Career Progressions and Title Changes. The discussion will include such topics as the difference between a career progression and a title change, the eligibility criteria, and an explanation of where to locate and how to complete the request forms.
Presenter: Melissa Pufall, Human Resources
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
A Supervisors Guide to FMLA/WFMLA: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) provide employees with the right to take job-protected leave with continued medical benefits when time off from work is needed to care for themselves or a family member who is seriously ill, to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or to attend to the affairs of a family member who is called to active duty in the military. During this training session we will go over who is eligible for this benefit, employee rights and when to contact HR.
Presenter: Melissa Pufall, Human Resources
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Employees Guide to FMLA/WFMLA: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) provide employees with the right to take job-protected leave with continued medical benefits when time off from work is needed to care for themselves or a family member who is seriously ill, to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or to attend to the affairs of a family member who is called to active duty in the military. During this training session we will go over who is eligible for this benefit and when to notify HR of the need for medical leave.
Presenter: Melissa Pufall, Human Resources
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Reservations/Event Support/A’viands Catering: Steve Zywicki, Coordinator of Reservations & Event Services, will present information about University Union reservations and event support. Tammy Swanson, A’viands Catering Director, will share information about A’viands catering and ideas for catering table set up. Her presentation will also feature taste testing samples to enjoy!
Presenters: Steve Zywicki & Tammy Swanson
Friday, September 14, 2012
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Harassment Prevention Training: Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. State and federal law prohibit sexual harassment both in the workplace and in the academic environment. Attorneys Paige Reed and Matt Lind will cover the law, harassment policies, and the complaint and investigative process. They will also discuss pertinent scenarios and answer your questions. You can attend this in-person training in lieu of the online Harassment Prevention training to satisfy the training requirement.
Presenters: Paige Reed & Matt Lind, UW-System Legal Counsel
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Harassment Prevention Training: Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. State and federal law prohibit sexual harassment both in the workplace and in the academic environment. Attorneys Paige Reed and Matt Lind will cover the law, harassment policies, and the complaint and investigative process. They will also discuss pertinent scenarios and answer your questions. You can attend this in-person training in lieu of the online Harassment Prevention training to satisfy the training requirement.
Presenters: Paige Reed & Matt Lind, UW-System Legal Counsel
Please RSVP to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 by Thursday, September 6th. These workshops will take place in Phoenix Room B of the University Union. (There is no cost to your department for you to attend these workshops.)
Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have any questions.
Volunteer Opportunities
In response to employee-generated suggestions as part of the campuswide “Quick Fix” campaign, the Human Resources Office has implemented “Quick Fix Initiative #99 – Facilitate volunteer service by employees.” HR created a web page which promotes volunteer opportunities for employees both on campus and in the community. At the HR homepage, see the Employee Quick Links column and click on the link “Volunteer Opportunities.” You’ll find links to resources in the community, such as the Volunteer Center of Brown County, and volunteer opportunities here at our University, such as helping the Institute for Learning in Retirement. You will also find a featured volunteer opportunity, as well as seven good reasons to volunteer!
Contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or 465-2390 with any questions or comments.
Professional Development Seminars
The Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, and the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action are pleased to present two professional development seminars:
Surviving Difficult Conversations
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and
The Power of Real Colors®
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 or Wednesday, August 11, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
All UW-Green Bay employees are invited to attend. Please view the flyer (http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/training/Real Colors and Difficult Conversations.pdf) for additional information, including a detailed description of both professional development opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.
Office of Human Resources, ES 107
920-465-2390
Governor’s Office Proclaims State Employee Recognition Day
University officials and the Human Resources office are calling attention to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff and their outstanding and dedicated service. The following is excerpted from the Governor’s Proclamation:
“…I, Jim Doyle, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 5, 2010, as State Employee Recognition Day in the State of Wisconsin. I commend employees of the State of Wisconsin and call on all citizens to recognize the accomplishments and commitment of those who work on our behalf.”
Thank you for all you do to support the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay!
Socially Responsible Investing Video Conference
presented by Scott J. Budde, TIAA-CREF
Find out about Socially Responsible Investing via interactive video. This is a great opportunity to learn about SRI from an expert – someone who actually manages these funds. It is free and open to all UW employees and their families. (Feel free to bring a bag lunch!)
When: Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Instructional Services, Room 1034
The presentation will focus on understanding the three main Socially Responsible Investing strategies of Social Screening, Community or Pro-Active Investing, and Corporate Governance. Investors can get both competitive investment returns and positive impact at the same time.
Mr. Budde is the author of Compelling Returns: A Practical Guide to Socially Responsible Investing Strategies published by Wiley and Sons of New York City. As Managing Director of the Asset Management Division, Mr. Budde heads TIAA-CREF’s Global Social and Community Investing Department which is responsible for the organization’s community investing programs and overseeing its socially screened funds.
Please e-mail benefits@uwgb.edu or call 465-2390 if you have any questions.