Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes approved by the College of Business Curriculum Committee. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Bob Sutton at suttonr@uwec.edu or 715-836-4187 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 20, 2011.

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Software upgrade deadlines for faculty/staff computers

Learning and Technology Services reminds faculty and staff that Aug. 1 is the deadline for upgrading faculty and staff office computers to Windows 7 and Office 2010.  For those whose computers already have Windows 7 installed, June 1 is the deadline for installation of Office 2010. Also note: A major update to Windows 7 will occur at 10 p.m. June 4. It will take about 20 minutes to complete the installation after rebooting your computer. Read the complete details on upcoming mandatory software upgrades.

Investment counseling to be offered

TIAA-CREF consultants will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 24 and 25 in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. Call 800-732-8353 to schedule an appointment. More information.

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 6, 2011, and are to be effective with the 2012-13 University Catalog. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 715-836-4186 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 10, 2011.

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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:

• Continuing Education to offer grant-writing programs in June.
• Supervisory management workshops to be offered.
• 'Let Me Learn' online summer courses for teachers to be offered.
• Center for Business Solutions to present exporting workshop.

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

Campus interviews set for director of Counseling Services finalists

Finalists for the position of director of Counseling Services at UW-Eau Claire have been invited to interview on campus during the weeks of May 9 and 16. Each finalist will lead an open forum, and all UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to attend. The finalists and open forum dates/times are as follows, with the candidates' names linked to their curricula vitae:

• May 11 —  Dr. Teresa Bear, 11 a.m.-noon, Presidents Room, Davies Center.
• May 16 — Dr. Roberta Goodman, 10-11 a.m., Presidents Room, Davies Center.
• May 18 — Lynn Wilson, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, Davies Center. 

More information is available online.

Reception to honor retiring employees, those reaching career milestones

UW-Eau Claire's Service Recognition and Retirement Reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. May 11 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. Retiring employees and those celebrating the anniversary of their "milestone" years of service will be honored. The event is open to all faculty and staff. More information.

Foundation reminder about donors, financial commitments

As fiscal year 2011 winds to a close, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation wants to remind all departments/colleges/units about working with donors and obtaining financial commitments that would be considered pledges. If there are any such discussions, all documents, signed pledges, commitments or any type of information regarding gifts through the Foundation must be received by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation before June 30, 2011.

According to generally accepted accounting principles, under which the Foundation operates, all gift pledges agreed to and documented must be received and accepted by the Foundation, as the fiscal agent, before June 30, 2011. If the pledge was committed verbally or in writing, that information must be provided to the Foundation before June 30 so that the Foundation can acknowledge and record the pledge in the fiscal year it was made.

If you are not sure about any of these situations, please contact Jerry Ives (ivesj@uwec.edu or 715-836-2987) or Kimera Way (waykk@uwec.edu or 715-836-5180) as soon as possible. We want to help you maintain great donor relationships and meet our fiduciary responsibility.

Guaranteed faculty/staff parking information

Application information for 2011-12 Guaranteed Faculty/Staff (GF) parking permits has been distributed by email to all UW-Eau Claire employees. The GF Permit Application Form can be accessed through the Parking and Transportation Services website. Those who currently have GF permits must submit new applications. Notification of approval or denial will be sent to each applicant's UW-Eau Claire email address in July. For more information about the GF permit application process, email GFParking@uwec.edu or call 715-836-5182. The priority application deadline is May 13.

Ameriprise representative on campus May 19

Andrew Court, a senior financial adviser for Ameriprise, will be available to share information with
UW-Eau Claire staff members about 403(b) accounts and other financial topics relevant to today's market from 10:30 a.m.-noon May 19 in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting privately with Court are asked to contact him at
715-834-7280 or andrew.j.court@ampf.com. Walk-ins also are welcome. More information.

Nominations sought for classified staff excellence award

The Classified Staff Awards Committee invites nominations for the Excellence in Performance Award to be given in the fall of 2011. The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will present $1,500 to the recipient. The award is presented annually to a member of the classified staff who, in the opinion of colleagues, excels in performance and service to the university. Any member of the academic staff, administration, classified staff, faculty or student body may nominate a permanent full- or part-time member of the classified staff for the award. Persons who wish to make nominations should complete and return the nomination form along with required supporting documentation by May 13. More information.

Emergency notification system test set for May 2

UW-Eau Claire will conduct a campuswide test of its emergency notification system between 11 a.m. and noon Monday, May 2.

Before the test, UW-Eau Claire students and employees are encouraged to sign up online for emergency notifications via cell phone (text and/or text-to-speech) and e-mail messages to non-university e-mail accounts.

The test will include the following notification methods:

• email message to all student and employee university email addresses;
• announcement on UW-Eau Claire Web pages;
• announcements on UW-Eau Claire official Facebook page and Twitter feed;
• text and email messages to cell phones and non-university email addresses that have been registered with the university's emergency notification system;
• pop-up message on all university-owned computers (except for Macintosh computers), including those in offices, labs and classrooms;
• message sent over the university's carillon; and
• announcement on the university's emergency website, http://emergency.uwec.edu/.

Following the test, students, faculty and staff will be encouraged via email to complete a brief Web survey to provide feedback regarding the emergency notification system. (The survey will not be available until May 2.)

Questions regarding the test of the emergency notification system should be directed to Dr. Michael Wick, chair of the communication subcommittee of the Emergency Preparedness Committee, at wickmr@uwec.edu.

Nominations sought for faculty excellence awards

The Faculty Awards Committee invites nominations for the Excellence in Scholarship and Excellence in Service awards. Excellence is the standard that students and faculty strive to achieve at UW-Eau Claire. The Excellence in Scholarship and Excellence in Service awards are designed to recognize and reward those faculty members who have put forth exceptional effort to establish excellence in those areas. Award stipends of $1,500 from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation accompany the announcement of the awards at the fall breakfast meeting. More information as well as nomination forms for the service and scholarship awards are available online. Nomination materials are due May 2.

McNair program nomination deadline is May 2

Faculty members are reminded that the deadline for student nominations for the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is May 2. Questions about the program, eligibility and/or requests for additional nomination forms can be directed to Dr. Patricia Quinn, McNair program director, at 715-836-4912 or quinnpa@uwec.edu.

EIS meeting for new education building set for May 10

An Environmental Impact Statement public meeting for the new UW-Eau Claire education building will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 10 in the Eagle Room of Davies Center. View EIS public meeting legal notice. More information about the building project is available online.

Campus interviews set for associate vice chancellor for academic affairs finalists

Finalists for the position of associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Eau Claire have been invited to interview on campus. One finalist interviewed April 6; the others will visit campus April 22 and 28, respectively. Each finalist will lead an open forum, and all UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to attend. The finalists and open forum dates/times are as follows, with the candidates' names linked to their curricula vitae:

• April 6 — Dr. M. Gary Sayed, 9 a.m., Tamarack Room, Davies Center.
• April 22 — Dr. Patrick Guilfoile, 9 a.m., Presidents Room, Davies Center.
• April 28 — Dr. Michael Wick, 9 a.m., Hibbard Penthouse.

UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to complete the online feedback form after attending the open forums. More information is available online.

Campus interviews set for dean of nursing and health sciences finalists

Finalists for the position of dean of nursing and health sciences at UW-Eau Claire have been invited to interview on campus. One finalist interviewed March 30; the others will visit campus April 6 and 26, respectively. Each finalist will lead an open forum, and all UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to attend. The finalists and open forum dates/times are as follows, with the candidates' names linked to their curricula vitae:

• March 30 — Dr. Tam Donnelly, noon, Room 104 of Nursing Building.
• April 6 — Dr. Sheila Smith, noon, Room 104 of Nursing Building.
• April 26 — Dr. Linda Young, noon, Room 104 of Nursing Building.

UW-Eau Claire employees and students are invited to complete the online feedback form after attending the open forums. More information is available online.

Service-Learning Recognition Breakfast to be held April 20

The 13th annual Center for Service-Learning Recognition Breakfast will be held from 7-9 a.m. April 20 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich will deliver the opening welcome, Dr. Donald Mowry, director of the Center for Service-Learning, will provide opening comments and Dr. Jean Pratt, associate professor of information systems, will present the keynote address. A number of individuals and organizations will be honored during the event. More information.

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 March 18 or April 15, 2011, and are to be effective with the 2011-12 academic year and will be published in the 2012-13 University Catalog. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 715-836-4186 within 15 days of this notice, posted April 18, 2011.

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College of Nursing and Health Sciences to host accreditation visits

The UW-Eau Claire College of Nursing and Health Sciences will host two accreditation visits on campus this month. The National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council will visit April 11 and 12 to review the environmental public health program. From April 18-20 the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education will review the college's baccalaureate, master's and doctor of nursing practice degree programs. For more information, contact Dr. Debra Jansen at 715-836-5183 or jansenda@uwec.edu.