HR Connect

  • Welcome Berenice Guerrero Vazquez!

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    On March 9, 2020, Continuing Education & Community Engagement welcomed Berenice Guerrero Vazquez as a USPA for GEAR UP Services. Welcome Berenice!

  • Welcome Kathryn Marten!

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    On March 9, 2020, the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business welcomed Kathryn Marten as the Student & Community Engagement Coordinator. Kathryn comes to us from Wausau, WI. Kathryn was previously employed as a graduate assistant at the University of Dubuque for Study Abroad Advising and Vocation & Civic Engagement. In her free time, Kathryn…

  • Welcome Tyler Lovato!

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    On March 2, 2020, the Police Department welcomed Tyler Lovato as Police Officer. Tyler comes to us from Crystal Falls, MI. Tyler was previously employed at the Michigan Department of Corrections. Tyler is involved in some volunteering. In his free time, Tyler enjoys hunting, fishing, weight lifting, snowmobiling, and sports. Tyler enjoys spending time with…

  • Welcome Erik Aleson!

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    On February 25, 2020, the Facilities department welcomed Erik Aleson as the Associate Director of Facilities Management. Erik comes to us from Waukesha, WI. Erik was previously employed in Parks and Recreation Management for counties in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Erik is involved in his church. In his free time, Erik enjoys spending time with…

  • Welcome Steve Ninnemann!

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    On February 24, 2020, the Facilities department at the Sheboygan Campus welcomed Steve Ninnemann as a Custodian Lead. Welcome Steve!

  • Title & Total Compensation Project – Instructional Academic Staff Virtual Town Hall Meeting

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    The intent of the Title & Total Compensation Project is to modernize UW System’s title and compensation programs. The project will result in relevant and market-informed title and compensation structures to help the UW System attract, retain, engage, and motivate employees. UW System is holding a Virtual Town Hall Meeting specific to Instructional Academic Staff…

  • Student employee hours limit changes to 40 hours March 15 – 21

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    Just a reminder that the student employee hours limit will change to 40 hours per week for the week of March 15 to 21, 2020.  The hours limit is in place to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The 25 hours per week limit will resume March 22,…

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    Preparing for Your WRS Retirement

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    ** UPDATE: All in-person, individual, and group retirement appointments will be switched to online or over-the-phone appointments, effective March 16.** Any employee considering retirement within the next 12 months or any employee within 1 year of minimum retirement age or above (age 50 for protective category employees or age 55 for all other categories), please…

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    TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions

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    You can register for a meeting with a TIAA financial consultant via phone.  No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a TIAA financial consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll…

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    Don’t Wait, Hydrate Challenge

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      The Don’t Wait, Hydrate! Challenge is about making sure you get the healthy fluids you need while avoiding the ones you don’t, like sodas and energy drinks.  So, pour yourself into better health and join the challenge! Starts March 1, 2020 Drink at least 8 cups (64 ounces) of water or other healthy fluids…