NEW Office Support Exam and RE-TEST REQUIREMENT

Due to the postponement of the new University Personnel Structure(UPS), UW-System will use the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) recruitment policies and procedures for all classified vacancies that occur in the next two years until UPS is implemented.  As part of this, all Office Support Positions must be certified from a central register housed by OSER. OSER has recently revised the Office Support Exam for all classification titles listed in the attached document. The first administration of this new exam will be on August 10, 2013.

Please note the following implications of this new Office Support Exam:

  • All previous exam scores will expire upon creation of the new Office Support exam register which is anticipated to be available for use in September.
  •  All applicants who have taken the Office Support exam in the last year must RE-TEST beginning in August 2013. Even if you have taken the exam as recently as June 2013, you must RE-TEST to continue to be considered for Office Support positions.

The Wisc.Jobs Home page will display a banner about the new exam and the Monthly State Exams page will be updated on July 19th with pre-registration information for the August 10, 2013 Multiple Choice Exams. This will also include information about the office support RE-TEST requirement.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the State of Wisconsin. Please help us spread the word about this re-test requirement and forward this information on to anyone you know that may be interested in an Office Support Position.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Olson, olsonch@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2846.

American Heart Association Heart Walk

 

2013 Green Bay Heart Walk!
Saturday September 21st
Festivities begin at 8:30am
Walk Starts at 9:30am
Location: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
1-Mile and 3-Mile Routes
  • Families welcomed and encouraged
  • Feel free to bring your pets as they are great exercise companions
  • No entry fee to participate, we do ask and encourage walkers to raise money or make a donation
  • All survivors will be honored with a special (free) Red hat (heart survivors) or White hat (stroke survivors) and commemorative pin
  • Anyone who raises over $100 will receive a free t-shirt
  • Please visit www.greenbaywiheartwalk.org to sign up yourself or your team and to start raising money

Welcome Mandy Collura

Mandy started as a Student Services Specialist on June 3, 2013.  Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay she was employed at UW-River Falls for two years in the Registrar’s Office.  She earned her BS at UW-River Fall, May 2011.  She is from Winneconne, Wisconsin and is an avid Packers and Brewers fan, she loves to eat… especially chocolate!

Welcome Jonathan Koch

Jonathan started as an Associate Advisor on June 11, 2013.  Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay he was employed at Cardinal Stritch University for four and a half years.  He volunteers for the Milwaukee Area Special Olympics, JA.  He earned is BS from UW-Stevens Point and his MBS from the University of Phoenix.  His hometown is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and is married with two children ages eight and five.  Welcome Jonathan!

UWGB Wellness: Reminders & Upcoming Events

Join the Wellness Committee TODAY for a Healthy Choices Pot Luck from 12 – 1 p.m. in the University Union, Phoenix C

Didn’t bring a dish? Don’t worry! For a small donation, the SLO Food Alliance will be offering organic “pick-your-own” salad (featuring assorted lettuces, spinach, arugula, kale, baby bok choi, and various herbs) from the campus garden in the student services plaza.  The group will also be offering pick and bag produce sales.

Looking for a way to get active and enjoy a little time away from the office, exploring the beautiful scenery on our campus?  Join Student Fitness Coordinator, Elizabeth Brandt and other campus participants, as they Hit the Trails Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. for a self-paced walk/jog/run. Contact Chrisanna Colletta to join the mailing list for updates on the walks and weather cancellations.

Don’t forget about the unlimited Kress Events Center access over the summer! In addition to the free unlimited access during the summer hours noted below, there are also various free group fitness classes offered.

Hours until Saturday, August 31

  • Mon – Thurs         6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Fri.                        6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sat.                       8 a.m. – noon
  • Sun.                      closed

Another event held on campus is Hoops Basketball Open Gym. Join other employees for some fun basketball open recreation at the Kress Events Center! Contact Scott Berg to join the mailing list for updates.

Visit the Cofrin Library for yet another fitness challenge!  The Library is sponsoring a stair climbing fitness challenge. Visit the Plaza Welcome Desk for more information.

Visit the Wellness website for information on general events, upcoming lunch and learns and other great information!

Timesheets Due Early (June B and June C)

Due to shortened payroll processing timelines, the June B (6/2/13-6/15/13) timesheets will need to be submitted ahead of the normal schedule.  We are requesting that employees submit their June B timesheet by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 13th.

Likewise, the June C (6/16/13-6/29/13) payroll processing timeline has been adjusted and as a result we are requesting that employees submit their June C timesheets by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27th.

If you have any questions regarding the June B and June C timesheet deadlines please email payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu.

Fit Friendly Worksite: Gold Level Recipient

UW-Green Bay is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees. We are proud to announce that UW-Green Bay has been recognized as a 2013 gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program. The Fit-Friendly Worksites Program is a catalyst for positive change. Worksites throughout the nation can be part of the initiative making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. For more information on the Fit-Friendly Worksites initiative, or to find out what you can do to incorporate more physical activity into your day, check out the wellness website at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/benefits wellness/index.html.

We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. initiative as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite. Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at UW-Green Bay and we encourage all of our employees to live healthy lifestyles and be active.

Wellness Lunch and Learn – June 13, 2013

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The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee Presents:
What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Polish off FOCUS week by joining the Wellness Committee for a Healthy Potluck!
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 12 – 1 p.m.

  • Set-up available at 12 p.m.
  • Eating will begin at 12:10 p.m.
Where: University Union
Phoenix C
Show off your own personal favorite recipe(s) and shop around for new, healthy inspirations for your own menu! Please feel free to sign-up a menu item and/or to send us a copy of your recipe for us to print and give off to your fans! Please let us know if you need any outlets for your dish or any other special requests. Email Chrisanna at collettc@uwgb.edu.** Silverware, plates, napkins, cups and water will be provided.Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

University Personnel Systems Development Update

In follow up to the e-mail below from Chancellor Harden we would like to pass along additional information as it pertains to the proposed University Personnel Systems implementation delay.

The Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin Legislature last week passed an omnibus motion on UW System issues that, if adopted as part of the 2013-15 State of Wisconsin Budget, will revise the implementation date of the University Personnel System (UPS) and the HR Design project at UW-Madison. The language of the omnibus motion reads:

In addition, delay the effective date of provisions adopted under 2011 Act 32 related to the creation of personnel systems for UW employees that would be separate from the state personnel system until July 1, 2015.

The language of the motion needs to be reviewed and statutory language will need to be drafted and placed into the Legislature’s budget proposal. The budget will need to be passed by the full Legislature and then sent to the Governor for action and approval.  However, assuming the intent of the omnibus motion remains intact, the implementation date of UPS and HR Design will be delayed by two years to July 1, 2015. It is important to note that if this motion remains intact and is adopted, it does not end the work that has been done on this important project, but will provide UW System employees more time to contemplate and refine recommended personnel systems that will meet the diverse and unique needs of UW System universities, colleges, and extension.

Due to this motion and the potential delay of UPS, the Open Forum on UPS scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. A Q&A document is being developed and will be shared on UW-Green Bay’s University Personnel Systems website as soon as it becomes available.

Please contact Christine Olson or Sheryl Van Gruensven if you have any questions regarding this topic.