Category: General

  • Update to MY UW System Portal-Web Browser Issue

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    UPDATE: CIT has corrected the compatibility issue with Internet Explorer and the new version of the MY UW System Portal.  Computers on campus have had their settings updated.  If you continue to have an issue accessing the Portal with Internet Explorer, CIT recommends resetting your browser: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17441/windows-internet-explorer-change-reset-settings. As announced last week, the My UW System…

  • UW Green Bay Implementation Timeline for DOL Updated FLSA Exemption Threshold

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    As previously communicated, The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on May 18, 2016 that the minimum salary threshold for FLSA Exemption will be raised to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. The new rules will be effective December 1, 2016. The Human Resources Office is working through final decisions and analysis of the affected…

  • MY UW System Portal Upgrade

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    In an effort to provide a more updated look and feel, the My UW System Portal will be upgraded effective September 27th.  The goal of the My UW Redesign Project is to provide an easier user experience for students, faculty and staff allowing them to work faster, smarter, and safer. The website is designed to…

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    Student Work Study Awards

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    Federal work study award confirmation emails were sent to eligible students who did not have active employment positions just before the fall semester began.  Potential supervisors of work study students should be aware that some students declined or had their award cancelled due to receipt of other aid since these forms were emailed.  Students can…

  • Employee Spotlight: Dr. Brian Merkel

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    Brian Merkel, Associate Professor of Human Biology, enjoys helping students find their passion and making that their career. When he isn’t in the classroom, he enjoys being on the lake fishing. Name: Brian Merkel Position at UWGB: Associate Professor of Human Biology Summary of what you do: Pre-health advisor, I teach courses in Immunology, Advanced Microbiology,…

  • Title and Total Compensation Study RFP Published

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    The Title and Total Compensation Study Request for Proposal (RFP) is now published on vendornet.wi.gov!  The due date for proposals is September 29th. A proposal review team consisting of Shenita Brokenburr, Mark Walters, Margo Lessard, David J. Miller, Mary Luther and Brian Gittens will review and score all proposals received. Shenita Brokenburr and Mark Walters will…

  • 2016 Founders Awards for Excellence

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                                On Wednesday, August 24 at Fall Convocation, the 2016 Founders Awards for Excellence were awarded to UW-Green Bay faculty and staff members. These awards have been in existence since 1975 thanks to private philanthropic support. Each year, nominations are collected from…

  • Title and Total Compensation Study Update

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    An update was provided to the advisory council August 24, 2016 regarding stakeholder feedback on the Request for Proposal (RFP), project coordinator position, and next steps in the Title and Total Compensation Study process.  Information on the feedback received and next steps in this process can be reviewed in this UW System Power Point presentation.…

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    Student Hours Reduction

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    As a reminder, UW-Green Bay student employees must reduce their working schedules down to 25 hours per week starting August 21, 2016 to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).   If you have any questions about this, please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390.

  • Christine Olson appointed Human Resources Director

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    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently conducted a search open to UW System employees and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, Sheryl Van Gruensven, would like to announce the appointment of Christine Olson as Director of Human Resources, effective August 15, 2016. Christine joined UW-Green Bay in 2008 as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, where she…