Dec. 28 is UW-Eau Claire common furlough day

The UW-Eau Claire campus will be closed Monday, Dec. 28, the third of four common furlough days for all UW-Eau Claire employees during the 2009-10 fiscal year. Full-time, 12-month employees must take a total of 16 furlough days during the two-year period beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2011. Employees who work less than full time will prorate their furlough days accordingly. The furlough days were mandated for all state and UW System employees by Gov. Jim Doyle in response to a projected state budget shortfall. The final upcoming common furlough day for 2009-10 is Friday, April 2. Employees had previous common furlough days Aug. 7 and Nov. 27. Find more information about implementation of the furlough mandate on the UW-Eau Claire Human Resources, UW System and UW-Eau Claire chancellor's Web sites.

Resources available for end-of-semester stress

A number of campus resources are available to assist UW-Eau Claire students throughout the year. However, during final exam week, students may find the following departments to be especially helpful:

• Academic Skills Center.
• Academic Advising.
• Career Services.
• Counseling Services.
• Dean of Students Office.
• Services for Students with Disabilities.
• Student Health Service.

A complete list of campus support services is available online.

Finals schedule, grade reporting, test scoring

The final exam schedule for the fall semester can be found online. Final grades must be submitted through MyBlugold by 4 p.m. Dec. 22. Tests should be brought to the Help Desk (Old Library 1106) for scoring during the following dates and times:

• Dec. 14–17, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Dec. 19 and 20 (closed).
• Dec. 21-23, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Dec. 24 and 25 (closed).

Obsolete Desire2Learn records to be purged

On Jan. 4, 2010, UW System Desire2Learn administrators will remove obsolete D2L course content and student contributions from its servers. In this deletion cycle, D2L courses offered during the following semesters will be removed completely and permanently: fall 2005, winterim 2006, spring 2006 and summer 2006.

Instructors are asked to review their D2L courses for the terms listed above for any course information they wish to retain. Information about saving D2L course content is available on the D2L Cleanup and D2L FAQ Web sites. For more information or assistance, contact Roxie Muldoon, Learning and Technology Services, at muldoorr@uwec.edu or 836-2700.

Winterim parking information online

Information about on-campus parking and city buses during Winterim, Jan. 4-22, 2010, is available online. For more information, contact Kimberly O'Kelly, Parking and Transportation Services, at weigelkb@uwec.edu or 715-836-2726.

Chancellor's PEEQ Action Plan presentation set for Dec. 14

UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to a presentation on the PEEQ Action Plan by Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich Dec. 14 from 3-4 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium.

PEEQ — the Program to Evaluate and Enhance Quality — was a yearlong self-study process to help departments and units evaluate their mission centrality, quality, cost and opportunities for change. Based on recommendations developed by the PEEQ Evaluation Team and in consultation with vice chancellors, deans, directors and chairs, the chancellor has identified ways in which the university can more effectively meet its mission to serve students. He will share his action plan with the campus at the Dec. 14 meeting. The action plan and a video of the presentation will be available on the chancellor’s Web site following the meeting for those unable to attend.

Faculty and staff also will have an opportunity to discuss the action plan with the chancellor during a faculty and staff meeting scheduled for Jan. 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium.

Faculty, staff invited to Blugold Dining holiday party

Blugold Dining invites UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff to a holiday party from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 17 in The Dulany of Davies Center. The menu, by Blugold Dining executive chef Timothy Grayson, will be accompanied by an array of specially selected wines. The cost is $5 per person. Those interested in attending the party should R.S.V.P. to the Blugold Dining office at 836-5261 by Dec. 15.

Dean of Students Office temporarily moves to Career Services

UW-Eau Claire's Dean of Students Office will be located in the Career Services Office, Schofield Hall Room 230, from Dec. 11 until Jan. 25. Dean of Students Office staff may still be reached at their regular phone numbers. The Dean of Students Office usual location, Schofield Hall Room 240, is being recarpeted and painted.

Proposed changes in College of Business

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Business Curriculum Committee on Nov. 23, 2009. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Timothy Vaughan at vaughats@uwec.edu or 836-4408; or Dr. D'Arcy Becker at dbecker@uwec.edu or 836-6028 within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 13, 2009.

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Proposed changes in College of Business

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Business Curriculum Committee on Nov. 9, 2009. If you have questions or concerns, contact Associate Dean Bob Sutton at suttonr@uwec.edu or 836-4187 within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 9, 2009.

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Governor Doyle's Dec. 9 order closes state offices, UW campuses

In response to the blizzard that has impacted the state, Governor Jim Doyle has ordered the closure of all state government and University of Wisconsin campuses for public business. The Governor's order directs that state employees are not to report to work, unless their job duties include the provision or support of an emergency response, public health, or public safety function, and their absence would compromise delivery of essential public health, public safety, or emergency response functions that are required to continue despite weather conditions.

All UW-Eau Claire classes are canceled today and offices will be closed. Supervisors will contact personnel who must report to work today.

H1N1 vaccine clinic Dec. 10

The last on-campus H1N1 vaccine clinic for the fall semester will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10 in Hilltop Lounge on UW-Eau Claire's upper campus. The free vaccine is recommended for the following groups:

• Those aged 6 months-24 years.
• Those aged 25-64 who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
• Those who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age.
• Pregnant women.
• All health care and emergency medical services personnel.

For more information, call Student Health Service at 836-5360.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 4, 2009.

Comprehensive Major: Biology, Liberal Arts Microbiology Emphasis (Code 080-002)
From: Page 86 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: Add Biol 371 to the list of elective courses from which students select at least three courses.

ORSP to host grantee panel Dec. 9

A discussion led by a panel of UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff who have been successful in receiving grants will be held Dec. 9 from noon-1 p.m. in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Old Library 1142. The following faculty and staff members will share their strategies for success: Nikki Andrews, Continuing Education; Dr. Peter Myers, political science; Dr. Dwight Watson, College of Education and Human Sciences; Dr. Todd Wellnitz, biology; and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing. More information is available online or by contacting the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at orsp@uwec.edu or 836-3405.

Holiday buffet set for Dec. 9

Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its holiday buffet from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. The cost is $9.50 per person. Tickets may be purchased in advance in the Blugold Dining office (Davies 227) or in The Dulany the day of the buffet. Call 836-5261 for reservations. See buffet menu and additional information.

Proposed suspension of MAT/MST history programs

Based on a recommendation from the department of history and with concurrence of the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee, Teacher Education Strategic Planning Council and the UW-Eau Claire Graduate Council, a recommendation was made to indefinitely suspend admissions to the following graduate programs: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) — History; Master of Science in Teaching (MST) — History; and Master of Science in Teaching (MST) — History/Social Science; as of Nov. 1, 2009. If you have questions or objections, contact Graduate Dean Michael Wick at wickmr@uwec.edu or 836-2033 no later than Jan. 7, 2010.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following are links to news releases about upcoming Continuing Education programs.

• Registration open for Accessible Arts Series.
• UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education to offer nonprofit leadership series.

Additional information can be found on the Continuing Education Web site or by calling 715-836-3636.

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee on Nov. 20, 2009, and are to be effective with the 2010-11 University Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 836-4186 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 30, 2009.

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Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes in the College of Business. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. D’Arcy Becker at dbecker@uwec.edu or 836-6028 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 30, 2009.

From: Pages 185 and 186 of the 2009-10 undergraduate catalogue.
To: Add ACCT 495—Accounting Internship to the list of electives available in the Accounting major. Add FIN 495—Finance Internship to the list of electives available in the Finance major. Add the note, "This minor is not available to Finance majors" to the Accounting Minor.

Employment

Following are new employment opportunities at UW-Eau Claire. A list of all currently available job openings and additional information about each position, including application procedures, may be found on the Academic Affairs employment opportunities Web site.

▪ Communication and Journalism: Assistant professor in public relations — 836-2528.
▪ Communication Sciences and Disorders: Assistant or associate professor in speech-language pathology/voice disorders — 836-5719.
▪ Education Studies: Assistant or associate professor in teacher education — 836-2013.
▪ Foreign Languages: Assistant professor in Spanish linguistics — 836-4549.
▪ Geology: Assistant professor in earth and environmental science — 836-3732.
▪ Kinesiology: Two positions — one as assistant professor in human performance; and one as assistant or associate professor in physical education — 836-3840.
▪ McIntyre Library: Assistant, associate or full professor to serve as reference and instruction librarian in government publications — 836-6032.
▪ Materials Science Program: Two positions as assistant professor — 836-5312.
▪ Mathematics: Two positions — one as assistant professor in mathematics education; and one as assistant professor in general mathematics — 836-3301.
▪ Music and Theatre Arts: Assistant professor in theatre with an emphasis in acting/directing —836-4936.
▪ Nursing: Numerous positions as assistant, associate or full professor — 715-387-7270.
▪ Psychology: Assistant professor in experimental psychology — 836-5524.
▪ Social Work: Two positions as clinical instructor or clinical assistant professor; or assistant or associate professor — 836-5366.
▪ Title III Grant: Activity director — 836-4353.

Nominations sought for RA positions

UW-Eau Claire Housing and Residence Life encourages faculty and staff to help identify students who are highly motivated and who exhibit strong leadership skills and a genuine interest in helping others as possible candidates for resident assistant positions for the 2010 spring semester. Applications for interested students will be available online from Dec. 7-Feb. 8, 2010. Any faculty or staff member can nominate a student for an RA position by submitting the student's name to Deb Newman, associate director of Housing and Residence Life at newmandl@uwec.edu or 715-836-3674.

Nov. 27 is UW-Eau Claire common furlough day

The UW-Eau Claire campus will be closed Friday, Nov. 27, the second of four common furlough days for all UW-Eau Claire employees during the 2009-10 fiscal year. Full-time, 12-month employees must take a total of 16 furlough days during the two-year period beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2011. Employees who work less than full time will prorate their furlough days accordingly. The furlough days were mandated for all state and UW System employees by Gov. Jim Doyle in response to a projected state budget shortfall. Additional upcoming common furlough days for 2009-10 are Monday, Dec. 28, and Friday, April 2. Employees had a previous common furlough day Aug. 7. Find more information about implementation of the furlough mandate on the UW-Eau Claire Human Resources, UW System and UW-Eau Claire chancellor's Web sites.

Library staff accepting donations for HMAA fundraiser

The McIntyre Library Staff Association will again accept donations for its annual fundraiser that will benefit the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.

The association has held the fundraiser for more than a decade, raising thousands of dollars for the HMAA. Last year the effort raised $1,912, which was used to purchase rice for the HMAA food pantry. Anyone is welcome to contribute to the library staff's project. More information.

ORSP workshops and programs for faculty and academic staff

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announces the following program deadline for faculty and academic staff:

▪ The Academic Staff Professional Development Program deadline for the second competition is Dec. 1.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 16, 2009.

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Investment counseling sessions to be offered Nov. 18

A retirement specialist from T. Rowe Price will be available to discuss the UW System's Tax Sheltered Annuity (403 (b)) Plan with UW-Eau Claire employees Nov. 18 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. in the Badger Room of Davies Center. Employees may register for an individual session online or by calling 800-922-9945. More information.

Blugold Dining to offer local food buffet Nov. 12

Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its local food buffet from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in The Dulany of Davies Center. The cost is $8.50 per person. Call 715-836-5261 for reservations. The buffet menu is available online.

Faculty and staff invited to participate in WHE gift project

For the past 17 years Women in Higher Education has sponsored the Holiday Gift Program, which assists UW-Eau Claire's low-income, nontraditional-age and traditional-age students with families. Last year's project reached 133 children, representing 63 families. In addition, more than $3,900 in cash was collected for grocery gift certificates.

WHE recently sent a mailing to nontraditional-age students inviting them to place their names on a gift "wish" list. The project also is open to traditional-age students who are parents, so WHE welcomes assistance in obtaining names of such students. Students who respond are asked to provide the ages of their children and their choice of gifts (a toy, article of clothing, up to $20 per person.)

If you would like to participate in the WHE gift giving project, or if you know of any students needing assistance this holiday season, contact Linda Spaeth at spaethlj@uwec.edu or 836-3019; or Kim Wellnitz at wellnik@uwec.edu or 836-3487 by Nov. 13. If you would like to make a donation, checks (payable to Women in Higher Education) may be sent/brought to Linda Spaeth, Academic Skills Center, Old Library 2112.

Summer 2010 orientation advisers sought

Faculty and teaching academic staff members are invited to apply to become 2010 summer orientation advisers. The positions are 37½ percent summer positions.

Training sessions will be held June 7–11, 2010. Fifteen one-day sessions will be held during the first three weeks of the eight-week summer session, June 14–July 2, 2010. In addition, advisers will be involved in one-day orientation programs for new students Aug. 23, 2010, and Jan. 20, 2011. Advisers new to orientation will be required to attend one training session in April.

Individuals selected for these positions must be current members of the faculty or teaching academic staff who have a commitment to advising, a "track record" of good advising and a real interest in working with first-year students. Those chosen also must have currently assigned advisees within their departments. Advisers must be available for all of the dates listed above and may not teach during the three-week or the first four-week summer session.

Additional information, including application forms, is available online. Applications are due Nov. 23.

Reminder: Nov. 9 deadline for IRE campus reading seminar grant proposals

The deadline for submitting UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity campus reading seminar grant proposals for the 2009-10 academic year is Nov. 9. Grants support reading groups and scholarly exchanges on subjects dealing with race, ethnicity, diversity, equity and inclusivity by making funds available for the purchase of books that focus on such themes. Participants in campus reading seminars may include faculty members, academic and classified staff, students and community members. More information.

SECC campaign continues

The State Employees Combined Campaign is a workplace giving campaign that offers employees the opportunity to donate to one or more of 350 charities via payroll deduction, check or cash.

Campaign pledges can be made online through the SECC Web site. Login instructions are as follows: 1) Click on link for university employees; 2) Username: First and last name as they are displayed on your earning statement (use all caps with no spaces between words). Example: JOHNDOE; 3) Password: Last four digits of your social security number.

The campaign runs through Nov. 27. For more information, contact Barb Bowers at bowersba@uwec.edu or 715-836-3871.

Energy alert: Guidelines support strategic goals

The UW-Eau Claire strategic plan has identified stewardship and sustainability as campus values. The university’s recently released carbon neutrality report concludes that use of electrical power and the burning of fossil fuels for heat comprise by far the largest percentage of UW-Eau Claire carbon emissions.

To conserve energy, reduce the campus carbon footprint and help UW-Eau Claire comply with state mandates, university employees and students are asked to cooperate with the following guidelines:

• Do not use electric space heaters to warm areas above the state-mandated 68-degree level.

• Wear warmer garments or bring a wrap with you to the university, if necessary.

• In an office setting, arrange furniture to have one’s desk away from windows and exterior walls. Thermostats are placed on interior walls and, if operating correctly, will maintain the temperature at which it is set, at that location. In the winter, it will be colder next to the exterior wall.

• Turn lights off in classrooms, labs, offices and other spaces when not occupied.

• Where multiple switching allows for more than one light level in a space, consider using less than the maximum level. Keep in mind that fluorescent lights take a short time to reach their full brightness; wait a few minutes to evaluate how adequate lighting is at a lower setting before increasing the level.

• Turn off copiers and other office equipment overnight or when they will not be used for extended periods of time.

• Unplug any block transformers that may be used to charge electronic equipment or convert them to AC operation. These transformers can draw electric current even when no device is connected or turned on.

• Turn off computer monitors (especially CRT-type monitors) each night or whenever the computer will not be used for extended time periods. Turn off computer processors during weekends, holidays, vacations and other periods when they will not be used for several days.

• Minimize the use of microwaves, coffee brewers and other electrical appliances.
  

Please direct any questions regarding UW-Eau Claire’s energy conservation guidelines to Terry Classen, Facilities Planning and Management, at 715-836-5278 or classetl@uwec.edu.

Updated Wisconsin Retirement System interest rate projections

The new Department of Employee Trust Funds Web site contains the most recent resources about investment returns and information to help employees considering retirement in 2009 or early 2010. The organization also released a statement regarding the most recent investment returns and core interest rate projections. Additional information, including material titled "Impact of Current Market Conditions on Your WRS Account" can be found on UW System Web site.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 23, 2009.

Major: Physics, Liberal Arts Dual Degree Engineering Emphasis (Code 230-206).
From: Page 161 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: From the third sentence, delete "485 or a senior design course from Madison or Minnesota which is on the list of approved engineering capstone courses that can be obtained from an adviser." Also, delete the first NOTE.

Graduate curricular changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following graduate curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee Oct. 2, 2009, and are to be effective with the 2010-11 academic year. If you have questions or concerns, contact Larry Solberg at solberlc@uwec.edu or 836-3671 within 30 days of this notice, posted Oct. 23, 2009.

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Curricular changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee Oct. 2, 2009, and are to be effective with the 2010-11 University Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 836-4186 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 23, 2009.

From: Major, English, Teaching (Code 540-210), Page 108 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: Delete Engl 480 English capstone from core courses.

From: Comprehensive Major, English, Teaching (Code 540-006), Page 108 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: Delete Engl 480 English capstone from core courses.

IRE E-Bulletin available online

The October E-Bulletin of the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity now is available online. The issue highlights the following deadlines:


▪ Oct. 23 — Call for proposals for UW System 34th Annual Women's Studies and Fifth Annual LGBTQ Conference.
▪ Nov. 4 — Call for proposals for UW System President's Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
▪ Nov. 9 — Call for proposals for IRE campus reading seminar grants.

For more information, contact Tom Tonnesen, IRE associate director, at tonnesen@uwm.edu or 414-229-4700.

Connections magazine focuses on equity, diversity, inclusiveness

The 2009 issue of Connections, a publication for College of Education and Human Sciences alumni and friends, now is available online. The issue focuses on promoting equity, diversity and inclusiveness and features the following:

▪ Forever changed — Immersion experience opens students’ eyes to Native American culture.
▪ Cultural immersion — Students teaching abroad gain global view.
▪ International collaboration — Education reform focus of Fulbright recipient’s field research in Chile.
▪ Beyond diversity — Grant supports cultural competency training for area teachers, university faculty and students.
▪ College of Education and Human Sciences Annual Report, 2008-09.

If you would like a printed copy of Connections, e-mail the College of Education and Human Sciences or call 715-836-3264.

Reminder: Benefits fair is Oct. 13

Each year employees enrolled in one of the state group health insurance plans have the opportunity to change from one health insurance carrier to another or to add eligible family members who are not currently covered. This year, the It’s Your Choice (previously Dual Choice) enrollment period is Oct. 5-23. The effective date of any change is Jan. 1, 2010.

A benefits fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center. Additional information about It's Your Choice and the benefits fair is available through Human Resources News.

2010 freshman orientation dates announced

Freshman orientation dates for 2010 are as follows: Jan. 21, June 14–18, June 21–25, June 28–July 2 and Aug. 23. For more information, contact Jacqueline Bonneville at bonnevjk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3487.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 9, 2009.

Major: English (All liberal arts emphases)
From: Pages 107-108 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: Delete Engl 480 English capstone from core courses

Major: English, Liberal Arts, Linguistics (Code 540-205)
From: Page 107 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: The fifth bulleted item is revised to read: six credits from Anth 315; CSC 257, 311; Engl 225, 420; Phil 322; Psyc 378.

Major: English, Liberal Arts, Literature (Code 540-206)
From: Page 108 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: The eighth bulleted item is revised to read: six to nine additional English credits.

Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes in the College of Business. If you have questions or concerns, contact Bob Sutton at suttonr@uwec.edu or 715-836-4187 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 9, 2009.

It was moved and seconded to modify the college admission requirements as follows:
(See page 177 of the 2009-2010 catalogue)

From:
▪ Complete the following five courses with at least a 2.20 GPA: ACCT 201, ACCT 202,
ECON 103, ECON 104, IS 240.
▪ Present a 2.30 or higher GPA in all undergraduate work completed prior to admission.
▪ Complete 54 credits.
To:
▪ Complete the following five courses with at least a 2.20 GPA: ACCT 201, ACCT 202,
ECON 103, ECON 104, IS 240.
▪ Present a 2.30 or higher GPA in all undergraduate work completed prior to admission.
▪ Complete 54 credits.
▪ Complete the Student Professional Development Program workshops.

From: Pages 198 and 194 of the 2009-2010 undergraduate catalogue:
To: Add MKTG 425, Marketing in Service Organizations, to the list of electives for the marketing major (all three emphases), the marketing minor and the BSAD major.

Wisconsin Archives Month open house: Preserving Your Precious Memories

In observance of Wisconsin Archives Month, the Classified Staff Professional Development Committee and McIntyre Library's Special Collections invite all UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff to a “Scrapbook Wisconsin” open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library 5022. View scrapbooks from the historical collections of the archives and from UW-Eau Claire scrapbookers. Also hear guest speaker Tina Morning from noon to 1 p.m. Morning, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, has been her family's archivist for more than 10 years and operates a home-based Creative Memories business. Light refreshments will be served and drawings for prizes will be held throughout the day. More information.

Recent IRE announcements

Joint women's studies and LGBTQ conference — As part of the UW System's Inclusive Excellence initiative, the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity again is cooperating with the Women's Studies Consortium and the Inclusivity Initiative to co-sponsor the 34th Annual Wisconsin Women's Studies and Fifth Annual LGBTQ Conference April 16-17, 2010, at UW-Whitewater. The IRE is sponsoring a specific conference subtheme of "Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality." More information, including a proposal submission form, is available online. The deadline for submitting proposals is Oct. 23.

President's Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning — The IRE is collaborating with a number of programs within the UW System Office of Academic Affairs to present the UW System's "2010 President's Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning." The event will be held April 29-May 1, 2010, at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club. Information about the conference is available online.

ORSP workshop set for Oct. 6

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will sponsor a workshop titled "Funding Searches 101" Oct. 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in McIntyre Library 1033. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the workshop to learn how to find funding opportunities for research or creative activities. Many options are available, including UW-Eau Claire internal programs; funding databases with federal, state and private funders; and automated funding searches. Travel funding also will be covered. For more information, e-mail Melissa Castillo at castilmd@uwec.edu.

Reminder: Proposals for undergraduate domestic intercultural immersion projects due Oct. 15

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for undergraduate domestic intercultural immersion projects. Jodi-Thesing Ritter, Student Affairs, in collaboration with Susan Turell, Academic Affairs, received differential tuition funding for 2009-10 to support implementation of domestic intercultural immersion experiences for UW-Eau Claire undergraduates. Projects also will be supported by a generous contribution from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

Projects may focus on issues, themes and locations with historical significance, or current events and issues in the United States or on its borders. Funding can support staff and faculty for student recruitment; development of the learning experience/curriculum and outcomes; travel costs for faculty, staff and students; and student worker stipends.

The first deadline for projects was July 15, and three projects were funded this past summer. Project funding will range from $31,000 to $41,000. The total number of projects funded depends on the number of applicants and proposal quality. Proposal guidelines and additional information are available online. Proposals, due Oct. 15, should be sent by e-mail to Jan Sloan at sloanj@uwec.edu.

Authors Celebration set for Oct. 1

UW-Eau Claire will recognize the hard work and self-discipline it takes for university faculty and staff to bring scholarly work to the level of publication or performance with an Authors Celebration from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center. The work of approximately 30 UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff authors will be featured, but the event celebrates the publishing accomplishments of all university staff by highlighting representative successes. Faculty and staff are invited to join their colleagues for conversation and celebration. The event is sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. For more information, contact ORSP at orsp@uwec.edu or 715-836-3405.

Living Well program to be offered through Counseling Services

Do you have a chronic health condition such as diabetes, arthritis or fibromyalgia? Learn how to deal with the fatigue, pain, frustration and other symptoms caused by a chronic health condition by enrolling in Living Well, a program provided by UW-Eau Claire's Counseling Services and the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County. The class will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 10, in Counseling Services (OL 2122). The free class is open to all UW-Eau Claire employees through the Employee Assistance Program. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 836-5521. All information is kept confidential.

Meeting to discuss new student center environmental impact

A draft environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the new UW-Eau Claire student center project will be presented at a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Alumni Room of Davies Center at UW-Eau Claire. The purpose of the draft EIS is to identify potential impacts of the project on the physical, biological, social and economic environments. The draft EIS is available to the public and to appropriate federal, state and local agencies for a 45-day review period beginning Aug. 31 and concluding Oct. 14. The draft EIS and comment submission form can be downloaded online at http://www.ayresprojectinfo.com/UWEC-Davies Center Replacement-EIS/. Read the official meeting notice.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Sept. 15, 2009.

Comprehensive Major: Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts (Code 370-001)
From: Pages 66-67 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: For each individually-designed major, at least 39 of the 60 credits must be from College of Arts and Sciences course work.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted Sept. 14, 2009.

Minor: Ancient Studies, Liberal Arts (Code 310-401)
From: Page 69 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue
To: Add FLTR 360 Readings in Ancient Literature, 3 crs, to Category B.

Free hearing tests offered

Free hearing tests will be offered to UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and their immediate families Monday afternoons this semester from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Center for Communication Disorders. Appointments are available on the following dates: Oct. 12, 19 and 26; and Nov. 2, 9 and 30. Please call 836-4186 to schedule an appointment.

WDC Program information sessions set for Sept. 17

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend information sessions about the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Group presentations will be held at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Individual sessions can be scheduled between 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. or between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sessions will provide an overview of the WDC program and its benefits, including information about before-tax investing, distribution and investment options, and enrollment information. For more information or to schedule an individual appointment, call 877-457-9327 or visit the WDC Web site.

Lincoln Financial representative at UW-Eau Claire Sept. 1

Jim Egan, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of economics and registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors in Eau Claire, will be available to meet with UW-Eau Claire employees Sept. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. The Lincoln National Corp. is an authorized vendor to the UW System Tax-Deferred Savings (403B) Program, which is available to UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff. Lincoln has temporarily been suspended from entering into new TSA contracts, however, employees with existing contracts may continue their contributions. For more information, call Egan at 715-834-7775.

Web form created for Notice of Meetings submissions

A new online form has been developed for submitting meeting announcements to UW-Eau Claire’s weekly Notice of Meetings. The form can be found on the Notice of Meetings Web page. Please note: The deadline for submitting meeting agendas has been extended to 8 a.m. Thursdays. For more information, e-mail the University News Bureau at newsbur@uwec.edu or call 715-836-4741.

Short-term parking area to be closed Aug. 12

The 15-minute/disabled parking loop off Garfield Avenue on the north side of UW-Eau Claire's Schofield Hall will be closed for 24 hours starting Aug. 12 to allow for the application and drying of an asphalt coating to preserve the older asphalt. For more information contact Chris Hessel, facilities management, at 715-836-2518 or hesselc@uwec.edu.

Web form created for parking permit payroll deduction

A new payroll deduction form for UW-Eau Claire parking permits now is online. Those interested in payroll deduction are asked to complete the form and submit it electronically or through campus mail to the Parking and Transportation office. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning Aug. 17 at the Parking and Transportation office (Schneider 106). For more information, call Parking and Transportation at 715-836-2002 or Human Resources at 715-836-3871. The deadline for submitting payroll deduction forms is Sept. 8.

Investment counseling to be offered in September and October

TIAA-CREF consultants will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees during the following dates and times in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center:

▪ Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
▪ Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
▪ Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Appointments may be scheduled online or by calling 800-877-6602. More information.

Employment

Following are new employment opportunities at UW-Eau Claire. A list of all currently available job openings and additional information about each position, including application procedures, may be found on the Academic Affairs' employment opportunities Web site.

▪ Biology: Biological laboratory technician — 836-4166.

▪ Center for International Education: Student services coordinator to serve as study abroad coordinator for Spanish language and short-term programs — 836-4996.

▪ Foreign Languages: Several lecturer positions — one full-time position to teach Spanish and one part-time position (53 percent or more) to teach German — 836-4549.

Concrete replacement project rescheduled for July 10

The replacement of a section of concrete in front of a south entrance to UW-Eau Claire's Davies Center, initially scheduled for Friday, July 3, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 10. During the replacement there will be minimal access to the entrance, located near the footbridge over Little Niagara Creek. All other Davies Center entrances will remain fully operational. After 24 hours, the area will be open to foot traffic only. Caution cones will remain in place for five days to prevent vehicles from passing through the area.

Concrete replacement projects update

A section of concrete in front of the entrance to the corridor between UW-Eau Claire's Old Library and Schofield Hall will be replaced Monday, June 29. This entrance will be closed for the day and will reopen to foot traffic June 30.

A section of concrete in front of a south entrance to UW-Eau Claire's Davies Center will be replaced Friday, July 3. During the replacement there will be minimal access to the entrance, located near the footbridge over Little Niagara Creek. All other Davies Center entrances will remain fully operational. After 24 hours, the area will be open to foot traffic only. Caution cones will remain in place for five days to prevent vehicles from passing through the area.

Concrete replacement projects to close areas on campus

Starting June 22, areas throughout the UW-Eau Claire campus will be closed during concrete replacement projects.

The areas affected have been marked with orange and pink spray paint. Once new concrete has been placed, the areas will be blocked off with caution tape and barricades for five to seven days to allow for adequate cure time, said Chris Hessel, construction project coordinator with UW-Eau Claire facilities planning and management.

Saw cutting and preparation of the areas may take place a day or two before they are scheduled for concrete replacement, but the old concrete will remain in place for use until the replacement date, Hessel said. See a university news release containing a schedule indicating when specific areas of concrete will be replaced, weather permitting.

Facilities Planning and Management notice re: Air conditioning, windows, energy

University chillers are operational and programmed to run any time the outside air temperature reaches 67 degrees Fahrenheit. When the air conditioning is operating, indoor temperatures are set to cool to 76 degrees (state policy).

For those buildings that have operable windows, please keep them shut always. For the few who are next to an operable window, it is an enviable luxury to be able to open and shut it to meet one's personal comfort. Doing so, however, comes at the expense of everyone else in the building who is not next to a window. Our heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems are not perfect; however, the systems will be rendered less effective if windows are opened when the building's ventilating system is operating. If a window is open, air flows do not work as designed and others get less heated and air conditioned air.

Records management webcasts and information available online

The UW System Records Officers Council has created webcasts titled "Records Management Fundamentals," which describes the legal requirements and resources available to university employees for public record management, and "Business Communication," which describes the legal authority given to university employees for managing business communication. More information about the webcasts is available online. Additional information related to the management of public records is available on the UW System Public Records Management Web site. For more information, contact Beth Derosier, Records Management, at derosiba@uwec.edu or 715-836-2404.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Gary Don at dongw@uwec.edu or 715-836-4216 within 15 days of this notice, posted June 8, 2009.

Major: English, Liberal Arts Literature (Code 540-206)
From: Page 104 of the 2008-09 University Catalogue
To: Revise "three to six additional literature credits" to read "three to six additional English credits."

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee on May 15, 2009, and are to be effective with the 2009-11 Graduate Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Larry Solberg at solberlc@uwec.edu or 715-836-3671 within 30 days of this notice, posted June 8, 2009.

From: MS – Communication Sciences and Disorders, Page 38 of the 2007-09 Graduate Catalogue.
To: MS – Communication Sciences and DisordersAddition of CSD 610, 611 and 745 to the list of approved electives.

Employment

Following is a new employment opportunity at UW-Eau Claire. A list of all currently available job openings and additional information about each position, including application procedures, may be found on the Academic Affairs employment opportunities Web site.

• Music and Theatre Arts: Lecturer (title series) for the 2009-10 academic year with an emphasis in acting and directing (80 percent) — 715-836-4936.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following are links to news releases about UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education programs:

• UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education Offers ACT Prep Course This Summer.
• Registration Opens for Fall Personal Enrichment Courses.

Additional information can be found on the Continuing Education Web site or by calling 715-836-3636.

Notice of meetings

The Notice of Meetings is available online. Meetings for the following week will be posted by Thursday morning.