Category: EID

Capstone Conversations for Race: The Power of An Illusion

Throughout Fall 2020, twenty-three employees from the Division of Business Services participated in shared viewing and discussions of the PBS documentary, Race: The Power of An Illusion. Bradley Thomas facilitated. To wrap up this event series, the divisional EID Committee is hosting two sessions of a capstone conversation. Both will be informal, respectful opportunities to …

EID Fan Mail Drawing and VCFA Survey

Good Afternoon Everyone, Yesterday would have been the quarterly FAN Mail drawing, however, due to the present circumstances we will not be able to draw names until a later date, which will be decided by the EID Committee.  During this unprecedented time, it is more important than ever for everyone in our Division to show …

UW–Madison community respect and support

Fellow Badgers,   As we adjust to a virtual environment this week for classes, gatherings, and continued work, we want to reaffirm our commitment to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our UW–Madison community.   The diversity of our community is both our strength and a source of creativity, and we need …

Upcoming Event: Go Big Read Spring Semester 2020- The Poison Sqaud

Business Services (DoBS) will once again host a brown bag optional discussion series for 2019-2020 UW–Madison’s Go Big Read selection – The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum Whether you currently ‘love to read’ or are interested in discussing a good book, please join the EID committee. Deborah Blum is director of the Knight Science Journalism …

Do You Have Suggestions for Improving the VCFA EID Survey ?

Since 2012, the Office of Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) has conducted an Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity (EID) survey every two years. Each division then uses their survey results to develop an action plan for making improvements in the workplace. The newly launched FAN Mail recognition program is an example of survey responses …