Swimming and diving team to offer lessons

UW-Eau Claire's swimming and diving team will hold swimming and diving lessons April 5-22 and April 26-May 13 for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Lessons will be in the McPhee Physical Education Center pool. Registration deadlines are April 1 for the first session and April 23 for the second session. See lesson times/descriptions and registration details.

Campus Campaign 2010: A thank you from the campaign chairs

To date 381 UW-Eau Claire current and retired employees have contributed more than $228,000 to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation through Campus Campaign 2010. Close to 325 members of the campus community attended the Foundation's annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon Feb. 25.

While the active phase of the campus campaign is over, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation accepts gifts, payroll deduction pledges and other commitments throughout the year, so members of the campus community are invited and encouraged to give anytime. Read a thank-you message from the Campus Campaign 2010 chairs.

Grant proposal workshop set for March 4

Jeremy Miner, director of grants and contracts in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, will present a workshop titled "Preproposal Contacts: Who You Need to Talk to and What You Need to Know Before You Write Your Next Grant Proposal" from 12:10-12:50 p.m. March 4 in Old Library 1142 (CETL). For more information about the workshop, contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 715-836-3405 or orsp@uwec.edu.

IRE grants available

The UW System's Institute on Race and Ethnicity has announced that grants in the following categories are available for the 2010-11 fiscal year:

• Category A (research): To support scholarly research on topics addressing race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusivity and/or equity with the intention of publication.
• Category B (curriculum development): To support the development and teaching of new courses pertaining to race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusivity and/or equity.
• Category C (campus activities): A miscellaneous category designed to support campus activities, guest lectures, fine arts performances, curricular infusion and instructional innovations, and/or events regarding race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusivity and/or equity.
• Faculty diversity research awards: To provide release time and support for tenure-track faculty members for scholarly research and writing to enhance their opportunities for achieving tenure.

Proposals must be sent to the Institute on Race and Ethnicity, UW-Milwaukee, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, and postmarked no later than April 9. More information is available online or by contacting Thomas Tonnesen, IRE interim director, at tonnesen@uwm.edu or 414-229-4700.

Dulany buffet to benefit Haiti

Blugold Dining invites UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and community members to its Haiti Tribute Buffet from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 3 in The Dulany of Davies Center. The buffet will feature Haitian cuisine prepared by Blugold Dining executive chef Timothy Grayson. Cost is $8.50 per person. For every lunch buffet purchased, $2 will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Call 715-836-5261 for information or reservations. A menu is available online.

Foundation to host Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will host its annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Council Fire Room-Willow Lounge, Davies Center.

University employees are invited to come when they can and stay as long as they are able. Door prize drawings will be held throughout the luncheon, and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich will express his thanks to faculty and staff for their service to UW-Eau Claire.

Campus Campaign 2010: Foundation grants make cultural immersion experiences possible

Two new cultural immersion programs for UW-Eau Claire graduate nursing students have been made possible by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The Foundation also continues its support of a third cultural immersion experience, UW-Eau Claire's Civil Rights Pilgrimage.

During August 2009, six graduate nursing students and Dr. Cheryl Lapp, professor of nursing, spent six days at the reservation in Lac du Flambeau, where they had direct nursing experience at the Peter Christensen Health Center with the Lac Du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

As the result of another Foundation grant, six additional UW-Eau Claire graduate nursing students and nursing professor Dr. Lee-Ellen Kirkhorn will travel during spring break to the Steinbruck Center for Urban Studies, a guest hostel of the Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, D.C. They will stay at the hostel and provide care at several agencies serving the homeless.

The Foundation also provided funding for the UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage Winterim and upcoming spring break trips.

Cultural immersion experiences like these can be supported by donations to the Campus Campaign. Learn more about these immersion experiences and how to contribute to Campus Campaign 2010-11.

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.

• Total Percussion Camp to be offered this summer.
• Supervisory management workshops to be offered.

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

Black History Month buffet set for Feb. 23

Blugold Dining invites UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and community members to its Black History Month buffet from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in The Dulany of Davies Center. Cost is $8.50 per person. Call 715-836-5261 for reservations. More information.

Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes in the College of Business. 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 Feb. 19, 2010.

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'Tools for Teaching' workshop set for Feb. 26

Learning and Technology Services and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at UW-Eau Claire will present a daylong conference titled "Tools for Teaching: Using Technology to Enhance Instruction" Feb. 26 at Davies Center. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend one or more of eight different sessions showcasing their colleagues who are using Web 2.0 tools and other technologies in their course work to enhance student engagement and learning. The sessions are:

• Enhancing the Online Learning Experience
• EndNoteWeb
• Web 2.0: Visuals & Audio
• Second Life
• iclickers
• TED Talks
• Blended Learning
• Digital Storytelling

For more information, contact Gene Leisz in LTS at leiszgj@uwec.edu or 715-836-6004.

Campus Campaign 2010: Staff members receive Classified Staff Grant Fund awards

This week's Campus Campaign highlight is the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's Classified Staff Grant Fund.

Recently receiving $250 awards from the fund for advancing their education were Judith Gray, academic department associate for the UW-Eau Claire women's studies program, and Barbara Arnold, academic publications and curriculum coordinator in the UW-Eau Claire Registrar's Office.

The Classified Staff Grant Fund was established by Linda Haag and Susie Warden, who completed bachelor's degrees at UW-Eau Claire while working as full-time members of the university's classified staff. They created the Classified Staff Grant Fund after completing their degrees to make certain other classified staff members had a similar opportunity.

Campus Campaign gifts from UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff can be directed to the Classified Staff Grant Fund. Learn more about the fund and how to contribute to Campus Campaign 2010-11.

IRE E-Bulletin available online

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

• Support grant proposals for racial, ethnic studies for fiscal year 2010-11 are due April 9.
• UW System's Women's Studies, LGBTQ Conference will be held April 16-17 at UW-Whitewater.
• UW System President's Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning will be held April 29-May 1 in Madison.

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

Education majors to offer free foreign language classes

UW-Eau Claire students enrolled in "Teaching Foreign Languages in Grades 1-9" will offer a series of exploratory foreign language classes for elementary school students in grades 1-5. Classes are beginning French, beginning German, beginning Spanish and continuing Spanish, and will help UW-Eau Claire education majors prepare to teach foreign languages at the elementary level. Classes will meet from 4:10-4:50 p.m. Thursdays March 18-May 13 in Hibbard Hall. Those interested should register online by Feb. 26. Enrollment is limited to twelve students per class. More information is available online or by contacting Dr. Anne Hlas, foreign languages, at 715-836-3528 or hlasac@uwec.edu.

Campus Campaign 2010: Gifts help create new College of Business facilities

This week's Campus Campaign highlight is the new Sales Center of the UW-Eau Claire College of Business, which made its debut as the site of the November 2009 Great Northwoods Sales Warm-up, a personal sales competition for college students.

The new sales facilities — the Margaret Rathbun Conference Room and Suites, the Missling-Woodford Rathbun Conference Room and the Rex Systems Classroom — are the result of gifts to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by Rex Systems Inc. of Chippewa Falls.

Campus Campaign gifts from UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff can be directed to funds for the College of Business. Learn more about the new sales facilities and how to contribute to Campus Campaign 2010-11.

Valentine's Day buffet set for Feb. 12

Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its Valentine's Day buffet from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in The Dulany 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.

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.

• Mental health series for professionals to be offered.
• 'The Essentials' business administration courses to be offered.

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

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. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Feb. 2, 2010.

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Spring and summer utility outages announced

The spring 2010 steam outage will be held from 6 p.m. May 22 through 4 p.m. June 1. The outage will result in the following: No potable hot water except in Chancellor's, Thomas and Murray halls, all hall directors' apartments, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Human Sciences and Services, McIntyre Library, Nursing, Crest Wellness Center and Haas Fine Arts (isolated areas). The summer 2010 planned electrical outage is scheduled for 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12, and will affect the following buildings: Nursing, Phillips, Schneider and McPhee. These annually-occurring utility outages allow for preventive maintenance and repairs that prevent unplanned emergency outages due to breakdowns. For more information, contact Terry Classen at classetl@uwec.edu or 836-5278.

Campus Campaign 2010: Supporting departmental funds

A kitchen renovation for UW-Eau Claire's biology department was made possible by the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund established with the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by Margaret Bartelt, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, in memory of her husband, also a UW-Eau Claire alumnus. Both Margaret and Gordon were biology majors. The fund's income supports faculty and staff development and infrastructure needs in the biology department.

University faculty and staff making gifts to Campus Campaign 2010-11 may designate that their gifts support the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund or other departmental funds through the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Learn more about the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund and Campus Campaign 2010-11.

Staff invited to 'Art and Hors d’oeuvres'

UW-Eau Claire staff members are invited to a Women on Wednesdays "Art and Hors d'oeuvres" gathering at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The event, sponsored by Women in Higher Education, will allow participants to view "Genesis," the new Foster Gallery exhibit which features award-winning creators who write and illustrate their own narratives. The artists represented — Bill Joyce, Shaun Tan, David Wiesner, Adam Rex and James Gurney — have experience with children’s literature, young adult literature, television, theater and animated films. Foster Gallery director Tom Wagener will discuss the exhibit at 4:45 p.m. Participants are invited to bring a light food item to share or to donate $2 in lieu of an hors d'oeuvre to pass. Beverages will be provided by Women in Higher Education. For more information, contact Faith Pawelski at 715-836-3624 or pawelsfa@uwec.edu.

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.

• Professional development series for sign language interpreters offered.
• Summer Institute Design-a-Cover Contest winners announced.
• Small Business Development Center to offer QuickBooks workshops.
• New Financial Management Series to be offered.
• Supervisory management workshops to be offered.

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

Graduate Curricular Changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are graduate curricular changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or objections, contact Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted Jan. 28, 2010.

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Campus Campaign 2010 kicks off this week

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation's 2010 Campus Campaign, "Championing Excellence," kicks off this week. UW-Eau Claire employees will receive an e-mail providing complete details about contributing to the Campus Campaign.

Leslie Huntington, head coach of the Blugold women's fastpitch softball team, and Bernard "Duffy" Duyfhuizen, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English, are serving as this year's Campus Campaign chairs. Read a letter from the chairs and find additional campaign information on the 2010 Campus Campaign Web site.

Mark your calendar: The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will host its annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Council Fire Room-Willow Lounge, Davies Center. University employees are invited to come when they can and stay as long as they are able.

For more information about Campus Campaign, contact Diane Doudna at maillto:doudnadn@uwec.edu or 715-836-3819.

Call for nominations for 2010 women's studies awards

Since 1982 UW-Eau Claire's women's studies program has recognized exemplary student projects and research nominated by faculty mentors. Emphasizing the contributions and roles of women, these works demonstrate the importance of creative student-faculty collaboration. In addition to originality, timeliness and contributions to the field, award criteria include emphasis on women and the potential impact of the project. Papers and projects in fulfillment of class requirements during the sessions of spring, summer and fall 2009 are eligible for nomination. Students do not need to be enrolled during the fall 2009 or spring 2010 semesters to be eligible. Information about entry categories and awards is available online. You also may e-mail Katherine Rhoades at rhoadeka@uwec.edu or Judy Gray at grayjm@uwec.edu, or call 836-5717 for more information. The entry deadline is Feb. 5, but early entries are encouraged.

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 Dec. 18, 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 Jan. 22, 2010.

From: Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Liberal Arts (Code 622-252), page 224 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: GE-II: At least one biology course from the following: Biol 100, 111, 151 or 214.

From: Comprehensive Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Liberal Arts (Code 622-053), page 225 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: GE-II: At least one biology course from the following: Biol 100, 111, 151 or 214.

Opening meeting, Chancellor's Roundtable set for Jan. 26

UW-Eau Claire faculty and academic staff are invited to a spring semester opening meeting at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Schofield Auditorium. A Chancellor's Roundtable for all university employees will begin at 3:45 p.m. in the same location. Agendas for the meeting and roundtable are as follows:

• Opening meeting — 3:30-3:45 p.m., Schofield Auditorium. Agenda: 1) Call to order; 2) Motion to change the Constitution, article 3: University Senate to include vice chancellors as non-voting members of the University Senate and University Senate Executive Committee; 3) Motion to change the Constitution, article 1: University faculty to merge the Faculty Termination Review and Faculty Complaint and Grievance committees; 4) Adjourn.
• Chancellor’s Roundtable — 3:45-4:50 p.m., Schofield Auditorium. Topics will include: PEEQ, budget update, acknowledgement of fall accomplishments and new employees, Blugold Commitment, facilities update and more.

A full agenda for the opening meeting is available on the University Senate Web site.

'Thank you' from Career Services

The Career Services Charitable Outreach student organization and Career Services staff members thank everyone who donated to the Seniors' Secret Santa program last month. UW-Eau Claire staff members donated $1,559, which was matched by Mega Pick 'n Save, for a total of $3,118. Cashiers gave out $25 gift cards to 124 struggling senior citizens. Thank you, again, for your generosity.

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.

• Admissions: Multicultural admissions counselor — 836-5188.

WWHEL, WHE to sponsor women’s retreat Jan. 20

UW-Eau Claire women staff members are invited to attend the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Women’s Retreat from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 20 in Room 119 of the Nursing building at UW-Eau Claire. Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership and Women in Higher Education are sponsoring the event to help women employees revitalize before the hustle of the spring semester begins. The cost to participate is $10 for admission and lunch or $15 for admission, lunch and a chair massage. Checks, made payable to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation (with #1569 WWHEL in the memo section), should be sent to Vicki Reed in Hilltop Center. For more information, contact Faith Pawelski, WHE president, at pawelsfa@uwec.edu or 715-836-3624. More information.

McIntyre Library tours to be offered in February

McIntyre Library staff members will conduct
30-minute library tours Feb. 1-11, briefly describing services, assistance and collections. Tour times are varied (see schedule below) and are designed to meet the needs of a variety of students. While the tours are student-focused, others also are welcome. Tours will begin in the library's Grand Corridor during the following days and times:

• 5:30 p.m. Mondays.
• 3 p.m. Tuesdays.
• 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Noon Thursdays.

For more information, contact Mary Hayden at haydenm@uwec.edu or 715-836-3421.

Investment counseling available

TIAA-CREF consultants will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees Jan. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Call 800-877-6602 to schedule an appointment. More information.

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 opens for 2010 National Bereavement Teleconference.
• Continuing Education announces upcoming GEMS workshops.
• Entrepreneurial Training Program accepting applications.

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

Classified Staff Professional Development Day set for Jan. 13

Classified staff members are invited to the Classified Staff Professional Development Day Jan. 13. The event, titled "Sustainability at Home & Work," will feature keynote speaker Mary Pierce, the author of three books of inspirational humor for women. Other speakers will be Dr. Crispin Pierce, associate professor of envionmental public health at UW-Eau Claire; Terry Hintz, owner of Eau Claire Bike & Sport; Erin LaVaive, horticulture educator for Eau Claire County UW Cooperative Extension; and Dr. Susan Moch, UW-Eau Claire professor of nursing. The event will run from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Davies Center, with a cost of $30 per participant. More information is available online.

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.

• View changes.

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.