UPS – Additional Operational Policy Feedback Requested

Several additional UW System Operational Policies are now available for your review.

This round of Operational Policies includes:

Please review these Operational Policies and complete the survey to submit your feedback no later than February 13, 2015.  You may also review the campus University Personnel System (UPS) Development website for more information and the latest news in the development of the new personnel system. Human Resources will continue to provide additional information to the campus community as we move towards the implementation date of July 1, 2015.

To view the Operational Policies that have been posted for feedback prior to this survey, please visit UW Systems University Personnel Systems development website.

Thank you.

ETF Learning Opportunity Update-February Webinars

Attention Employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System

See below for the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) information regarding their upcoming webinars during the month of February.

 

Webinars   Live Webinars Scheduled for February ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Here is what others have said about our webinars:

“My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!”

“Thanks for having these valuable webinars.  The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an “in office” meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job.”

 

5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement

Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within the next 12 months. We’ll review: choosing a termination date, how to request a retirement estimate – and how to read and understand it. We’ll also cover how to schedule a retirement appointment and – drum roll here — how to submit the retirement application

 

Feb 11th, 2015 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Feb 16th, 2015 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Feb 19th, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Feb 26th, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Beneficiary Designations Do you have a beneficiary designation on file with ETF and does it reflect how you’d want your WRS death benefits paid? This webinar reviews the importance of having a beneficiary designation on file and keeping it updated as life events occur. We’ll also review the process of how to correctly complete a designation form, what it means if you do not have one on file with ETF, and how to request a copy of your current form.

Feb 10th, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Feb 20th, 2015 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Feb 24th, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Additional Contributions Find out how making additional contributions to your WRS account can potentially increase your retirement. This webinar also provides examples of how contributions grow over time with interest, how to pay additional contributions (payroll deduction or direct pay), etc.

Feb 13th, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Feb 17th, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Feb 26th, 2015 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

How to Read the Statement of Sick Leave Account (State and University Retirees) This webinar will cover the annual Statements of Sick Leave Accounts for State and University retirees, including: -If you are using your sick leave. -If you are currently covered under another, non-state/university plan. -If you are currently covered under another state/university plan

Feb 25th, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

 

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Leadership Green Bay Informational Brown Bag Session

2015-2016 Leadership Green Bay Program Information

Each year, the University sponsors up to two employees to participate in the Leadership Green Bay program.  This program was established in 1983 by the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and offers select individuals the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while enhancing the well-being of the Green Bay area. Program goals include enhancing the participant’s knowledge of the Green Bay community; obtaining a greater awareness of issues that face the Green Bay area; enhancing leadership skills; and making an impact on the Green Bay Community.

Participants meet one day per month, October through May, following a two-day overnight retreat in September. Programs focus on Green Bay’s local economy, education, local history and heritage, diversity and cultural awareness, human services, government, and environment. In addition, small groups work on projects designed to enhance awareness of community problems, identify systems and methods to effect change, and develop their project management, team, and presentation skills. The groups meet on their own time outside Leadership Green Bay sessions.

To learn more about Leadership Green Bay, please consider attending the following session, which will feature an informational presentation by Tom Lyga, Director of Education and Leadership for the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, as well as a panel of UW-Green Bay employees who have graduated from the Leadership Green Bay program:

 

Leadership Green Bay Informational Brown Bag Session

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

1965 Room, University Union

Click here to register

All UW-Green Bay employees are eligible to express interest in being considered.  Supervisors are also encouraged to nominate employees for participation in this program. If you are nominating someone, be sure to contact the people you are nominating to determine if they are willing to participate if selected.  After the deadline, two employees will be selected by the Position Review Committee, and will asked to complete the nomination materials representing UW-Green Bay.

In order to express interest in participation, or to nominate an employee, please complete the Leadership Green Bay Interest Form.  This form should be filled out and signed by the employee, their supervisor, and the Dean/Division Head (if applicable).  Completed forms must be received in the Human Resources office by Friday, February 27th for full consideration.

 

You are also welcome to visit http://www.titletown.org/programs/leadership/leadership-green-bay for more information about this program.

 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or hr@uwgb.edu.

Welcome Jamie Tyrrell!

Jamie TyrrellJamie started as an Advisor and Student Teaching Coordinator in January of 2015. She was previously employed at Green Bay Public Schools for over 5 years as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher at Anne Sullivan Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Masters in Applied Leadership in Education, both from UW-Green Bay. Jamie is from Howards Grove, Wisconsin. Jamie and her husband recently started their own landscaping business. Welcome Jamie!

Wellness Newsletter and Upcoming Events

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Click here for the Wellness Committee’s newsletter for the month of January.

 

Upcoming Lunch & Learns:

Resolution to Revolution-  Around this time of year we all like to put our best foot forward.  Most new year’s resolutions revolve around health and fitness, but the biggest question is, where to start?  Join Personal Trainer and Certified Yoga Instructor, Liz Brandt, in an interactive discussion on making your health and fitness goals into a manageable life style.  Liz will help you learn to create a well-balanced fitness routine and answer your burning questions!

Friday, January 23

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

World Unity A (University Union Room 120)

 

Winter Break Fitness Challenge:

Whether you frequent the Kress or have yet to visit, now is the time to do so while working towards weekly prizes.  All Faculty /Staff have free Unlimited access to the Kress Events Center over the Winter Break time period.

To participate:

  1. Visit the Kress during business hours and check-in at the front desk (campus ID & a second pair of shoes required). Check out the Kress winter break group fitness classes for a new way to spice up your workout and get active!
  2. Ask the front desk attendant for an entry slip for the Faculty/Staff Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
  3. Complete the slip and give back to the front desk attendant to enter for the drawing.
    • You will receive one entry slip each time you visit the Kress during the Winter Break Fitness Challenge.

All entry slips will be compiled by week for entry into a drawing.  Each weekly drawing winner will receive a gift card donated by Massage Envy.

 

 

Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and other upcoming events!

Welcome Dana Mallett

MallettDanaDana started as a Program Assistant for the Center for the Advancement for Teaching and Learning (CATL) in December 2014.  She previously worked for Greek Life at Illinois College for two years.  Dana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and her Master of Science degree in Human and Community Resources at UW-Stevens Point.  She is from Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.  Dana and her husband, Justin, have two children – Jayden (8) and Maya (3).  Welcome Dana!

Welcome Aaron Maternowski

MaternowskiAaronAaron started in December 2014 as a Database Administrator.  He previously worked for Cellcom for over two years, and WS Packaging for 11 years.  Aaron enjoys being an Assistant Instructor at Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense, and is from DePere.  Aaron and his wife, Christine, their daughter, Jaina (9) and son, Rand (5), live in New Franken.  Welcome Aaron!

ETF Learning Opportunity Update — January Webinars

Attention Employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is offering several webinars during the month of January.  See ETF’s information below regarding their upcoming webinars.

Webinars
Live Webinars Scheduled for January
ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Here is what others have said about our webinars:

“My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!”

“Thanks for having these valuable webinars.  The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an “in office” meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job.”

 

5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement

Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within the next 12 months. We’ll review: choosing a termination date, how to request a retirement estimate – and how to read and understand it. We’ll also cover how to schedule a retirement appointment and – drum roll here – how to submit the retirement application.
Wednesday Jan 7, 2015 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Jan 9, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Monday Jan 12, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday Jan 15, 2015 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 

Overview of Wisconsin Retirement System

This webinar will cover participation in the WRS, vesting requirements, how the WRS is funded and benefits available under the WRS. Also included is a brief overview of the Core and Variable Trust Funds and how the WRS is structured.

Wednesday Jan 7, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Jan 15, 2015 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Jan 30, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

 

WRS Employer and Employee Contribution Rates

This webinar will review how employer and employee contributions help keep the WRS fully funded. We will discuss how the contribution rates are calculated, why they change annually, where those dollars go and the contribution rate changes for 2015.
Thursday Jan 8, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015 Noon – 12:30 p.m.

 

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees

This one-hour webinar is for employees who are five years – or more – from retirement. The information presented will help you make sound, strategic decisions over the course of your career. Topics include vesting, ways to enhance a WRS retirement benefit, purchasing service, military service credit, the Core and Variable Trust Funds, contribution rates, the importance of a beneficiary form and how to complete one, and how “life event” changes affect retirement benefits.
Thursday Jan 8, 2015 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Jan 29, 2015 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

 

Returning to Work After Retirement

Whether retired or planning to retire, do you need information about what happens if you decide to work again? This webinar is for you. 2013 Act 20, which was effective July 2, 2013 made some important changes to laws that affect retired WRS members planning to return to work. This webinar covers the old law as well as the changes that provided by Act 20.

Thursday Jan 22, 2015 Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

 

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