Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 31, 2014.
MINOR: MUSIC, Liberal Arts (Code 060-401 )
FROM: Page 155 of the 2013-14 Catalog
TO: … Music Electives: minimum of four credits elected from any courses with an MUSI prefix (MUSI 182/382 and MUSI 193/393 may be used only with approval), with a maximum of two credits from ensembles elected from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 186/386, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, 192/392, 253/453 – 268/468 or 280/480, and maximum of two credits from applied music for a minimum total of 24 credits.
Friday, January 31, 2014
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 Dr. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 31, 2014.
MINOR: AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES, Liberal Arts (Code 530-401)
FROM: Page 76 of the Catalog Year 2013-14
TO: Include AIS 444 Theory and Methodologies in American Indian Studies, 3 crs, in the list of remaining credits from which students may select.
MINOR: AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES, Liberal Arts (Code 530-401)
FROM: Page 76 of the Catalog Year 2013-14
TO: Include AIS 444 Theory and Methodologies in American Indian Studies, 3 crs, in the list of remaining credits from which students may select.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE, Liberal Arts (Code 170-030)
FROM: Pages 101-102 of the Catalog Year
2013-14
TO: … For
a degree in Computer Science, a student must:
1. Complete CJ 202 or Engl 305 or Engl 308
(satisfies GE-IA);
2. Complete Phil 308 (satisfies GE-IVB);
3. Complete one lab science sequence chosen
from:
a. Phys 211 and 212 (nine crs.), plus a minimum of three
additional credits of science courses chosen from the list of allowed courses, or
b. Phys 231 and 232 (ten crs.), plus a minimum of two
additional credits of science courses chosen from the list of allowed courses.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Winter weather-related facts
Over the course of the past 30-plus hours, the university has received extensive feedback via email, telephone and social media regarding the decisions on whether to hold classes yesterday and today. That feedback has ranged from strong disapproval to appreciation that classes went on as scheduled.
The purpose of this message is to share facts.
First, facts about the weather conditions experienced in our region in recent weeks: As every Blugold — and every Midwesterner —knows all too well, it's been an abnormally cold month. Here are the January facts from the National Weather Service Twin Cities weather forecast office (all temperatures are Farenheit):
We take student safety seriously; it is our primary concern. In the case of the weather Monday and Tuesday, it was the judgment of the university that it was possible for students to properly prepare themselves for the cold.
We know that there are students who have underlying health concerns and that some have unreliable transportation, making travel unwise. Therefore, we ask students to make a judgment about their own circumstances and their ability to come to campus safely.
The purpose of this message is to share facts.
First, facts about the weather conditions experienced in our region in recent weeks: As every Blugold — and every Midwesterner —knows all too well, it's been an abnormally cold month. Here are the January facts from the National Weather Service Twin Cities weather forecast office (all temperatures are Farenheit):
- 19 of 28 days have had below-zero temperatures.
- 13 of 28 days have had double-digit below-zero temperatures, including today.
- Of the 13 double-digit, below-zero days, 11 have occurred during Winterim and spring semester instructional days.
- Every instructional day of spring semester has had below-zero temperatures with double-digit, below-zero temperatures five of the six days, including today.
Second, facts about other UW System campuses that closed or remained open yesterday and today: In addition to UW-Eau Claire (with the exception of Monday classes that started at 5 p.m. or later), the following UW System four-year campuses held classes on Monday and Tuesday:
- UW-Green Bay
- UW-La Crosse
- UW Oshkosh
- UW-River Falls
- UW-Stevens Point
- UW-Stout
- UW-Whitewater
- Air temperature and sustained wind chill
- Whether there is heavy snowfall and/or icy conditions
- Road and sidewalk conditions leading to campus (ice covered or snow covered)
- Campus road, sidewalk and parking lot conditions (Are they clear and ready for classes?)
- Visibility issues caused by falling or blowing snow or fog
- Whether conditions are improving or worsening
- Other factors that may be present
We take student safety seriously; it is our primary concern. In the case of the weather Monday and Tuesday, it was the judgment of the university that it was possible for students to properly prepare themselves for the cold.
We know that there are students who have underlying health concerns and that some have unreliable transportation, making travel unwise. Therefore, we ask students to make a judgment about their own circumstances and their ability to come to campus safely.
Classes to be held as scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 28
UW-Eau Claire is open and classes will be held as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
There have been a number of inquiries about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.
The university rarely, if ever closes. A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.
Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community. The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.
Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff. If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed. This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.
The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live. That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.
There have been a number of inquiries about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.
The university rarely, if ever closes. A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.
Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community. The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.
Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff. If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed. This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.
The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live. That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Input sought on classified staff shared governance draft documents
In September 2013, the UW System Board of Regents enacted rules that extended shared governance to the classified staff within UW System. The rules provide classified staff members the opportunity to be active participants in policy development for their institution; to fully participate in the formulation and review of policies and procedures concerning classified staff members, including personnel matters; and the right to structure themselves in a manner they determine.UW-Eau Claire classified staff recently received a copy of the Classified Staff Shared Governance Draft Documents. These documents are the structure under which classified staff shared governance will work. UW-Eau Claire's Classified Staff Council is seeking questions and feedback on these documents.
Below are three ways classified staff can provide feedback to the Classified Staff Council:
All classified staff will the opportunity to discuss the Classified Staff Constitution and Bylaws at the following open forums:
- Thursday, Jan. 30 | Centennial Hall 3314, 9-10 a.m.
- Friday, Jan. 31 | Nursing Building 119A, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (with connection to Marshfield nursing site)
- Monday, Feb. 3 | 315 Hibbard Hall, 1-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Hilltop Center, 6-7 a.m.
Members of the Classified Staff Council will be in attendance at each of the meetings to answer your questions and hear your comments.
Complete the survey
Please complete this survey to provide your feedback about the documents. You may follow this link or copy and paste this address into your web browser: https://uweauclaire.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2r8OqHsROb1nb49
You may send email to csc@uwec.edu or contact any member of the Classified Staff Council to provide feedback.
Jan. 27 classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later canceled
UW-Eau Claire evening classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later on Monday, Jan. 27, are canceled. A decision whether to hold classes as scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 28, will be made Tuesday before 6 a.m.
The university remains open Monday evening and decisions about whether scheduled events are held will be made by the individual organizations hosting them.
The Children’s Nature Academy is open as scheduled until the end of business Monday.
There have been a number of inquiries today about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.
The university rarely, if ever closes. A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.
Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community. The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.
Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff. If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed. This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.
The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live. That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.
The university remains open Monday evening and decisions about whether scheduled events are held will be made by the individual organizations hosting them.
The Children’s Nature Academy is open as scheduled until the end of business Monday.
There have been a number of inquiries today about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.
The university rarely, if ever closes. A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.
Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community. The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.
Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff. If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed. This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.
The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live. That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.
Classes to be held as scheduled Jan. 27
UW-Eau Claire is open today, Jan. 27, and classes will be held as scheduled. Students, faculty and staff are advised to dress warmly for the cold conditions and to use best judgment in deciding whether they can get to campus safely. Employees are referred to UW-Eau Claire's inclement weather policy for guidelines on reporting to work: http://www.uwec.edu/hr/
Sunday, January 26, 2014
UW-Eau Claire extreme weather advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the Eau Claire region starting today through midday Tuesday, Jan. 28. The forecast is for low temperatures of 15 to 25 below zero and wind chill readings of 35 to 50 below zero.
The Weather Service notes that exposure to such extreme cold can cause frostbite in five to 10 minutes, and taking appropriate precautionary measures is appropriate. The following links provide information on how to prepare for extreme cold:
In the unlikely event classes are canceled or delayed on Jan. 27, the university will provide information through e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system, which sends notifications via email, the university home page, pop-up messages on all university-owned computers, social media and, for those who have signed up, text messages. If you have not signed up for text message notifications, you may do so at www.uwec.edu/emergency/index.htm. Every effort will be made to provide such notification before 6 a.m.
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