This page contains materials for professional development for College of Engineering staff. Some materials are exclusive to the College, while others are University-wide or System-wide.
Academic Staff Opportunities
UW-Madison Academic Staff Professional Development Grants
UW-Madison Academic Staff Professional Development Grants are intended to support professional development and/or training to improve the effectiveness of academic staff members in their current roles. The grant can cover up to half of the cost of the development opportunity, with the applicant’s unit covering the remaining portion.
Applications are accepted twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. Applications submitted in the spring are for professional development activities that will take place during the immediately following July-December. Applications submitted in the fall are for activities that will occur during the immediately following January-June.
Other Academic Staff Awards and Opportunities
Distinguished Prefix Title Academic staff who are in their mid to late career may be eligible to apply for a Distinguished Prefix title. The Distinguished Prefix title was created to recognize academic staff who have acquired extensive experience, advanced skills/knowledge, and a reputation beyond their school/college/division. The Distinguished Prefix title is not an automatic promotional step. It is an honor reserved for individuals who have demonstrated remarkable contributions to their profession.
UW-Madison Academic Staff Excellence Awards. The UW-Madison Academic Staff Excellence awards honor nine academic staff members annually in several categories. Click here for more information.
- Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service to the University
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research – Independent Investigator
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research – Critical Research Support
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Leadership – Individual Unit Level
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Leadership – School, College, or Larger University Level
- Robert and Carroll Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service and Outreach
- Martha Casey Award for Dedication to Excellence
- Ann Wallace Career Achievement Award
UW System Awards. The awards honor academic staff in three categories. Click here for more information.
- Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award
- Regents Teaching Excellence Award – Department/Program
University Staff Opportunities
UW-Madison University Staff Recognition Awards. The University Staff Recognition Award is presented each year to those university staff employees who are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Click here for more information.
College of Engineering Professional Development
COE Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Professional Development
- This site contains professional development resources specific to employees and students within the College of Engineering.
Office of Human Resource Development
- This site contains descriptions, schedules, and enrollment procedures for classes, seminars, programs, events, and other professional development resources administered campus wide through the Office of Human Resource Development.
College of Engineering Employee Assistance
- “When personal or work-related concerns become difficult to manage, UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office (EAO) can provide timely solutions for life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges. EAO professional staff offer counseling and consultation at no cost to UW–Madison faculty, staff, graduate student employees, significant others, and family members.”
- “The Ombuds Office is a safe place where UW-Madison employees can seek guidance regarding workplace concerns at any time, without fear of reprisal, and at no cost to them. Ombuds provide faculty and staff with a confidential place to collaboratively explore complaints, clarify issues, and consider options and resources to address their concerns. Ombuds are impartial and non-aligned, working to promote fairness in the workplace.”