March 27, 2024
To College of General Studies employees,
UWM is working to provide all possible support to College of General Studies employees. Next week, UWM Department of Human Resources benefits specialists and a representative from our employee assistance program will be at the Waukesha campus to offer information and additional resources. UWM will have two sessions on the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP) on April 3.
Also, on April 10, a counselor with the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) will visit the Waukesha campus to provide a retirement presentation and resources for employees. An additional benefits consultation session has been added to the April 10 schedule.
All employees impacted by the upcoming closure of the College of General Studies after the Spring 2025 semester are welcome to attend any of the consultations and presentations. The ETF presentation is not limited to potential participants in the VSIP.
The VSIP and ETF presentations will be recorded for later viewing. Here is the schedule for the April 3 and April 10 sessions:
Wednesday, April 3
- UWM at Waukesha, Room C101
- 11 a.m.: VSIP presentation by UWM HR benefits specialists
- Noon (additional session): VSIP presentation
- Noon-2 p.m.: Benefits consultations
A representative from Acentra Health, the employee assistance program provider, will also be available for consultations and to provide resources from noon-2 p.m. in Room A100. You are also encouraged to use EAP services by contacting Acentra Health at 833-539-7285 or online at sowi.mylifeexpert.com. Sign in using UWM’s password: SOWI.
Wednesday, April 10
- UWM at Waukesha, Room C101
- 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (additional session): Benefits consultations
- 10 a.m.-noon: Retirement presentation and Q&A with the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds
Additional sessions, along with other support services, are planned and will be announced once finalized. Employees are also welcome to contact their assigned HR Business Partner or Benefits Specialist to make an appointment or ask questions.
You may also contact ETF at 877-533-5020 or 608-266-3285 at any time with questions regarding your retirement.