University of Wisconsin–Madison

Past Events and Training

2021

August 10–11, 2021 Virtual Forum Recording

Topics include:

  • Project goals and timeline
  • Employee conversations
  • Progression and promtion (including current and future pay tools).
  • Employee resources
  • The project team answers employee questions

August 2021 Forum Video (YouTube)

August 2021 Forum Presentation Slides

Presentation slides are also available in the following languages (session recordings coming soon):

April 21–22, 2021 Virtual Forum Recording

Get updates on the TTC Project and how it will impact you:

  • Learn about the updated project timeline
  • Find out about the employee and supervisor conversations
  • Get information about official title notification letters and appeals

April 2021 Forum Video (YouTube)

April 2021 Forum Presentation Slides

Presentation slides are also available in the following languages:

2020

February Forum 

February 11  – 26, 2020

Get updates on the TTC Project and how it will impact you:

  • Learn about the updated project timeline
  • Find out about progression and promotion
  • Get information about official title notification letters and appeals

February 2020 Forum Presentation Slides (PDF)

February Forum Video (YouTube)

2019

November 2019 Forums

  • Learn about manager and employee engagement
  • Find out about the UW Title and Standard Job Description (SJD) Library and new standard job descriptions

November Forum Presentation Video (YouTube)

November Forum Presentation Slides

23:17 – Title and Standard Job Description Library
28:30 – Business Titles
32:00– Employee Conversations

44:55 – Appeals Process  
49:15 – Promotion and Progression 

54:30 – Benefits Enhancements

59:20 – Training and Other Resources 

1:07:30-Q&A 

Please NOTE: Details around the project timeline have been updated since the November Forums. More information can be found on the TTC Project website here: https://go.wisc.edu/16fs64

Employee Benefits and Resource Fair

October 8, 2019

Discussion and in-person sessions offered employees a description the next steps in the TTC project.

September Trades Forums

September 26 and 30, 2019

New information about the TTC Project will be shared, including: 

  • Learn about progress to date and next steps
  • Find out how the project will impact you
  • A pay and benefits discussion
  • Bring your questions

The forums are open to all UW–Madison trades employees. No registration is required. Please schedule time with your supervisor to attend.

Trades Forum Presentation Slides (PDF)

July Forums

July 9–11, 2019

New information will be shared, so even if you have attended a previous forum, you are encouraged to join us for this event or watch the recording.

Find out how the project will impact you in the future.

July Forum Presentation Slides (PDF)

July Forum Video (YouTube)

00:00 – Welcome & Project Overview (Chief Human Resource Officer Mark Walters & TTC Consultant Shana Ullsvik)
04:23 – Important Project Clarifications & Timeline (TTC Consultant Shana Ullsvik)
08:00 – Standard Job Descriptions (TTC Manager Brian Steen)
14:48 – Position Descriptions (Compensation and Titling Director Meghan Owens)
21:09 – How Compensation is Determined (Compensation and Titling Director Meghan Owens)
23:12 – Benefits Update (Director of Employee Services Diane Blaskowski)
33:41 – Learning Opportunities & Outreach (TTC Learning Specialist/Instructional Designer Tina Ngo)
39:13 – Wrap Up/Review (TTC Learning Specialist/Instructional Designer Tina Ngo)
43:20 – Questions and Answers Q&A

April Forums

April 16, 2019 – April 23, 2019

Learn how the TTC Project benefits your UW career, how it helps the university be a more attractive employer, and project next steps.

Much of the content may be review if you’ve attended a previous TTC forum.

April Forum Presentation Slides (PDF)

April Forum Video (YouTube)

00:00 – Welcome
01:05 – Why TTC & Why Now?
16:14 – Titles & Standard Job Descriptions
28:46 – Market Analysis
32:40 – Benefits
37:19 – Learning Opportunities & Outreach
40:01 – Progress & Recap
48:54 – Open Q&A

2018

Employee Benefits and Resource Fair

October 9, 2018

Discussion and in-person sessions offered employees a description of the upcoming Benefits Preferences Survey and the next steps in the TTC project.

TTC Fundamentals for HR Representatives

September 21 – October 30, 2018

In-person sessions giving HR reps the knowledge to answer questions, coach, and support employees.

Job Description Orientations

April 23 – May 11, 2018

In-person and online sessions gave employees an introduction to the process for creating standard job descriptions.

2017

Job Group & Sub-Group Listening Sessions

November 27 – 30, 2017

In-person and online listening sessions offered employees the opportunity to provide input on job groups and sub-groups.

Job Group Forums

September 13 – October 10, 2017

In-person and online sessions for employees to learn about the Title and Total Compensation Project and provide suggestions on job groupings definitions.

Stakeholder Interviews

March 21 – April 13, 2017

In-person sessions for stakeholders to share perspectives on the current approach to titling and total compensation and the desired future state of the program.