New Employee Orientation

Congratulations On Your New Job and Welcome to UW–Madison!

NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
The first Wednesday of every month is reserved for you. Beginning at 8:15 a.m. , the New Employee Orientation (NEO) is offered to provide you with valuable information: an overview of the campus and its rich history, ways to network, an update on the strategic priorities and other important issues facing UW-Madison and connections to many resources available to you on campus for a successful and enjoyable career at UW-Madison. Registration is required and space is limited so please register early!

AGENDA

Check-in (8:00am)

Welcome & Introductions

UW-Madison Trivia (win AWESOME prizes)

The University: Background

People, Programs and Funding

Strategic Priorities

Three Pillars of Our Work

Key Campus Resources for New Employees

Campus Tour Aboard the Badger Trolley

REGISTER NOW!
You will need a Net ID to register. If you do not yet have a Net ID, please contact the Office of Human Resource Development at (608) 265-2257 and we will be happy to help you register.

Benefits 101 - Mandatory Health Benefits Workshop

You have 31 days to register for Benefits 101. Space is limited, we encourage you to register as early as possible. For more information or questions, please call the Office of Human Resource Development at (608) 265-2257.

Key Campus Resources for New Employees

STAFF SUPPORT SERVICES

Employee Assistance Office l Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff

Office for Equity and Diversity l Women Faculty and Mentoring Program

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SERVICES

Annual UW-Madison Employee Benefits and Resources Fair

Benefits 101 Workshop l Employee Compensation and Benefit Services

GETTING AROUND MADISON

Campus Map l Wiscard l Bus Pass l Parking l Living and Working in Madison

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Policies l Administrative Office and Units l Information Technology l Alphabet Soup

Arts & Recreation

Campus and community resources for recreation, culture and education!

CAMPUS

Recreation Sports - Recreation and fitness facilities for students, faculty and staff

UW-Madison Athletic Department - Sports information, varsity sports, schedule and ticket information

Hoofer Riding Club (HRC) - The HRC manages the Hoofer Equestrian Center and has a number of its own hourses. HRC offers riding lessons at all levels in balanced seat, western, hunt seat, dressage, and jumping.

UW-Madison Libraries - Locate books, movies, magazines and more

UW-Madison Art Institute - Museums, theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts

Wisconsin Unions - Memorial Union and Union South

Campus Natural Areas - Arboretum, Gardens, Picnic Point and more

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Greater Madison Convention & Visitor Bureau - Visitor information, meeting planners, news and media, partner information, events and more resources

City of Madison - Employment opportunities, bus detour around construction projects and special events, fun events in Madison and much more

Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission - A unique governmental arts and historical agency in Dane County celebrating cultural and historical life

Madison Area Technical College - More information on becoming an MATC student

Madison.com - Get the latest News: The Capital Times, WI State Journal, Community Pages, City Guide, and much more

Creating a “New Employee Orientation” program in your department?

Additional Resources
Orientation Checklist for New Employees (Word Document, 25k)
Developing an Effective New Employee Orientation (Power Point)

Workshop
Creating a New Employee Orientation
Orientation is one of the most important, but also most overlooked, aspects of preparing new employees for their job. This workshop examines campus resources and examples to guide your office in the creation of a successful orientation program.