Student employee hours limit increases to 40 hours on May 20th

The student employee hours limit will increase to 40 hours per week on May 20, 2018.  The hours limit is in place to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

  • May 20th to June 23rd: 40 hours per week
  • June 24th to July 7th: 20 hours per week
  • July 8th to August 18th: 40 hours per week
  • August 19th to December 15th: 25 hours per week

Please review the 2018 Student Bi-Weekly Payroll Schedule at: http://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/files/StudentBiWeeklyPayrollSchedule2018.pdf.

If you have any questions, please contact us at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390.

Self-Defense Workshop Held April 23rd

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Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC presented another great self-defense workshop to employees on Monday, April 23rd.  Instructors Herb, Betsy, and Aaron demonstrated self-defense techniques and shared valuable information about how to protect and empower ourselves.  Thank you to Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC and to the 28 employees who attended the workshops!

 

 

 

UW-Green Bay Ranks # 3 in Million Steps Challenge

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The Million Steps Challenge through StayWell lets you work at your own pace to finish one million steps by October 19th.  Meeting this goal will earn you credit for your 2018 well-being activity as part of the $150 wellness incentive.  It’s warm outside – the perfect time to start tracking your steps and working towards a million steps!  Thanks to Amanda for sharing that UW-Green Bay is currently ranked third in this challenge among UW campuses, surpassing campuses much larger than ours!  Great job UW-Green Bay!

For more information about the Million Steps Challenge, please see the Million Steps Challenge Poster or log into the StayWell website and click on “Let’s Go!” by the Million Steps Challenge box.

To access the StayWell wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or spouse enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

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Welcome Christina Thill!

Christina Thill started as a Financial Aid Advisor May 7, 2018.  She worked for the UW-Eau Claire Foundation for 9 years.

Christina has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.  She enjoys reading, gardening, biking, and spending time with family, which includes her husband and a 6-month-old son.

Christina is from Marinette, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Christina!

Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge – Week Five

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The fifth and final week of the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge (May 7-11) brings us to the other side of Nicolet Drive on the trail near the bay!

Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.  Take a picture of the poster at the kiosk, and email it to wellness@uwgb.edu to get your playing card for the week.  You can also stop by the HR or Kress front desk to pick a playing card.

Finish strong!

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Campus Executive Officer (Two Vacancies – Manitowoc and Sheboygan)

The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB) seeks applicants for two Campus Executive Officer positions, to be located at the Manitowoc and Sheboygan branch campuses. All qualified applicants are invited to apply. Current employees of the University of Wisconsin Extension and Colleges are especially encouraged to apply and preference will be given to those applicants. These appointments are contingent upon Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approval of the University of Wisconsin System restructure plan, anticipated to be received June 30, 2018.

The Campus Executive Officer (CEO) manages the day-to-day operations of the campus to ensure the campus runs smoothly and efficiently under the direction and guidance of the Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance; and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The primary function of the position is to serve as liaison between the Manitowoc or Sheboygan Branch Campuses and UW Green Bay central campus. The CEO ensures that campus stakeholders and members of the greater community have a single point of contact regarding the campus operations.

In conjunction with the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the CEO is responsible for establishing branch campus direction and development in alignment with the Mission and Vision of the consolidated institution. This position will develop an appropriate implementation plan to meet that vision, and the ability to lead their campus to realize that vision. They must facilitate communication to appropriate institutional leadership, including deans and directors at the central campus. To do so, the position must analyze the needs of students and community stakeholders to maximize utilization of facilities and services to meet the need of the campus and community.

Overall areas of responsibility will include:

  • Academic Affairs
  • Business Administration
  • Community Liaison
  • Enrollment Management
  • Executive Leadership and Visioning
  • Facilities and Safety
  • Student Affairs and Student Service

The respective duties are multifaceted, and as such the CEO is expected to maintain a full understanding of academic affairs, student services, the facilities and grounds of the branch campus, and the business operations of both the branch campus and the central campus. The demands of these positions require exceptional leaders with demonstrated organizational, management, and communication skills.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Employee Appreciation Week Winners!

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As part of Employee Appreciation Week, celebrated May 7 – 11, employees could sign up to win daily preferred parking and the opportunity to test their racing abilities on the tricycles at UWGB’s Superspeedway. And the winners are… Drumroll please…

Tricycle Races

  • Donna Mleziva
  • Dolly Jackson
  • Lea Truttmann
  • Kerry Winkler
  • Sarah Locke
  • Kari Moody
  • Raelynn Smith
  • Thomas Dominguez

 

Daily Preferred Parking

Monday, May 7, 2018

  • Raelynn Smith
  • Loretta Rafter
  • Kimberly Vlies

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

  • Amanda Wildenberg
  • Joy Ruzek
  • Virginia Englebert

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  • Sherri Arendt
  • Helen Alexander
  • Jena Richter Landers

Thursday, May 10, 2018

  • Sarah Locke
  • Jana Fogaca
  • Thomas Dominguez

Friday, May 11, 2018

  • Sue Bornemann
  • Lauri Welhouse
  • Nathan Kreftcheck

Congratulations to all the winners!

“There’s No UWGB without U!”

End of Fiscal Year Leave Usage

This is a reminder to all Non-Instructional Academic Staff & Limited Employees:  As we are nearing the end of the 2017-2018 fiscal year, you should be reviewing your vacation and holiday leave balances.  You can locate your balances on your last earnings statement on the MyUW Portal.  Please read the information below to avoid losing leave hours not used by 6/30/2018.

Personal Holiday:

  • Personal Holiday hours not used by 6/30/18 will be dropped as of 7/1/18.  They do not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Vacation:

  • Vacation carryover hours from the 2016-2017 fiscal year that have not been used by 6/30/18 will be dropped as of 7/1/18.
  • If you are eligible for Annual Leave Reserve Account (ALRA), you may bank vacation (up to your eligible maximum hours) first from the 2016-2017 vacation carryover as of 6/30/18 and then from your 2017-2018 vacation allocation.  A communication regarding the ALRA banking process will be sent to employees in July.
  • All remaining 2017-2018 vacation allocation hours as of 6/30/18 will automatically be carried over into the 2018-2019 fiscal year on 7/1/18 as vacation carryover.

Legal Holiday:

  • Memorial Day is the last legal holiday in the 2017-2018 fiscal year.  8 hours (pro-rated for part-time staff) should be remaining for Memorial Day and will automatically be removed from balances with the June payroll.
  • There were two floating legal holidays in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, due to when Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve occurred. Floating legal holiday hours not used by 6/30/18 will be dropped as of 7/1/18.

Please contact Payroll at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu if you have any questions.

Employee Appreciation Week Activities

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To honor, recognize and show appreciation for all the wonderful work performed across campus, the Employee Appreciation Week Work Group has put together a week filled with recognition and fun! All employees are encouraged to take part.

All Week May 7-11

Preferred Parking for a day (3 names drawn for each day)

FREE Popcorn Phoenix Club

I Appreciate U! Compliments posted on HR Facebook page. Send your compliments to richterj@uwgb.edu

Mad Lib Thank You Notes

Shorewood $10 Lunch Special – lunch and 3 holes at Shorewood (call x2118)

40% Off at the Bookstore

Phoenix Friday, Every Day Casual Week to go along with your Phoenix attire

 

Monday, May 7

Guided Arboretum Tour 12:00 – 12:30 pm, led by Bobbie Webster, UWGB Natural Areas Ecologist. Meet at the Arboretum Gateway Kiosk just south of MAC hall.

Tuesday, May 8

Hitch a Ride! 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Golf cart rides driven by leadership from all parking lots to buildings

Pickleball 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Student Services Plaza

Wednesday, May 9

Faculty and Staff Cookout 11:45 am – 1:00 pm, Dick Bennett Gym at the Kress Events Center

I’m a Phoenix Photo 9:30 – 11:30 am, 1st floor Concourse between Student Services and Cofrin Library by the Wings

FREE Popcorn All Day, Garden Café, sponsored by Chartwells

Thursday, May 10

Team Building Activities 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on the Student Services Plaza

Tricycle Races starting at 11:45, Yoga starting at 12:45, and Games throughout

Get the Scoop 11:45 am – 1:15 pm (or while supplies last), Student Services Plaza, Sponsored by Chartwells

After Hours Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Shorewood Golf Course. Cash bar with drink specials and snacks will be available. Employees participating in this event must comply with workplace conduct rules.

Friday, May 12

Plant Sale 12:00 – 4:30 pm, Lab Sciences Greenhouse

Mindfulness Class 12:00 – 12:30 pm Mauthe Center

 

Thank you for all you do!

There is no UWGB without U!

 

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week Work Group Members

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week is an annual employee recognition event organized by Human Resources. If you have any questions, contact Julie Flenz at flenzj@uwgb.edu.

Increase Water Intake for Brain Health

MintWaterDid you know your brain is composed of about 75 percent water? So one of the first rules of brain nutrition is to make sure you drink enough water to hydrate your brain. Research shows even slight dehydration can impair your brain function. Too little water in your system can cause impaired mood and concentration, headaches, and memory problems. Head off those troubles by drinking at least 84 ounces of water a day. Can you get 84 ounces of water in today?

For some variety, try this cool cucumber, lime, and mint-infused water:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced, seedless cucumber (about 1 medium cucumber), reserving 8 slices for garnish
  • 3 limes, sliced, reserving 1 sliced lime for garnish
  • 1 small bunch of mint, reserving 8 small sprigs for garnish
  • 8 cups cold or room-temperature water
  • Ice

Directions

Wash cucumber, mint, and limes in fresh water. Place ½ cup cucumber slices (about 8 to 10 slices), 2 sliced limes, and the small bunch of mint in a pitcher. Pour 8 cups of water over the cucumber, lime, and mint. Refrigerate for four hours. To serve, pour 1 cup of water over ice in a glass. Garnish each glass with 1 cucumber slice, 1 lime slice, and 1 sprig of mint. Serves eight.

Nutrition information per serving: Serves eight; serving size is 1 cup. Each serving provides: about 4 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0.5 mg sodium, 1.5 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g sugar, 0.07 g fiber, 0.07 g protein.

Article and recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC