Condolences

Condolences to the family of Tina Emerson. Emerson, a clinical instructor in UW-Eau Claire's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, passed away April 20 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

College of Education and Human Sciences dean finalists to interview on campus

Finalists for the position of dean of UW-Eau Claire's College of Education and Human Sciences have been invited to interview on campus.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the finalists' open forums, where they will address the following topic: "Please discuss the challenges facing a College of Education and Human Sciences today. Explain how you would lead our college to maintain its excellence and move forward to create new opportunities for students, faculty and programs."

The finalists and the dates of their open forums are as follows:

• Dr. Carmen Manning (on campus April 17-18); open forum: 3-3:50 p.m. April 17 in Hibbard Hall Room 102
• Dr. Christopher Duffrin (on campus April 28-29); open forum: 3-3:50 p.m. April 28, Centennial Hall Room 1614
• Dr. Jim Powell (on campus May 5-6); open forum: 3-3:50 p.m. May 5, Hibbard Hall Room 102

More information about the position and finalists, links to feedback forms, and videos from each open forum will be available online.

Campus tornado drill set for April 24

April 21-25 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. State agencies, including UW-Eau Claire, have been asked to conduct a tornado drill on Thursday, April 24.  In Eau Claire County the drill will include a mock tornado watch at 1 p.m. upgraded to a mock tornado warning at 1:45 p.m. Outdoor sirens, broadcast stations and weather radios will sound the warning.

The purpose of a tornado drill is to ensure that faculty, staff and students know what to do and where to go should a tornado or severe weather arise. To avoid disrupting classes, actual evacuations are not recommended.  Faculty who are teaching at the time of the drill are asked to announce the planned drill and read the following information:

What to do in the event of severe weather or tornado

1. Evacuate to the lowest level of the building, if time permits.
2. Go to an enclosed windowless area in the center of the building.
3. Do not use elevators.
4. Stay away from windows, glass, or large open areas.
5. Monitor weather by radio or weather alert radio.
6. Stay in the sheltered area until the “all clear” is sounded.

It is the goal of this university to ensure the safety of everyone who works on or visits our campus. 

If you have questions regarding severe weather or tornados, contact Randy Saheim (36-3999), saheimrd@uwec.edu) or John Baltes (36-4414), jbaltes@uwec.edu).  

For information regarding severe weather, tornado procedures or the location of safe areas in campus buildings, visit UW-Eau Claire's loss prevention and safety website.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Margaret L. Cassidy, associate dean, College of Arts and Sciences, whose mother, Harriette Cassidy, passed away April 8 in Spokane, Washington. Full obituary.

Fidelity consultant to be on campus April 14

A Fidelity Investments consultant will be available to share information with UW-Eau Claire staff members from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14 in Centennial Room 320A of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting privately with the consultant are asked to call 800-642-7131 or make a reservation online. More information.

Proposed Changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Cathy Thorsen, chair of the college curriculum committee, at thorseca@uwec.edu or 715-836-2575 within 30 days of this notice, posted April 8, 2014.

• View proposed changes. 

Academic Staff Nominating Committee seeks nominations by April 11

The Academic Staff Nominating Committee seeks nominations for openings on several university committees. The spring meeting of the university faculty and the university academic staff is scheduled for April 22. Nominations are presented at that meeting for the spring elections. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.

If you are interested in nominating yourself or a colleague (if they are interested) for a committee listed below please contact Katie Ritland-Clouse (ritlanka@uwec.edu) or Kristi Herbenson (rassbakl@uwec.edu) directly. The nomination deadline is April 11.

Vote Code explanation:
Vote Code 4: University Faculty, Instructional Academic Staff with faculty status and Academic Staff
Vote Code 5/7: University Academic Staff, Academic Staff and Administrative and Professional Academic Staff
Vote Code 6: University Academic Staff, Academic Staff and Instructional Academic Staff without faculty status

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
2 vacancies
2-year terms; non-consecutive
Vote Code 5, 6 or 7       
 
ACADEMIC STAFF COMPLAINT, GRIEVANCE AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
7 vacancies
(4) APAS vacancies: (3) 3-year terms and (1) 2 -year term
(3) IAS vacancies: (1) 2-year term and (2) 1-year terms
3-year terms
APAS: Vote Code 5 or 7
IAS: Vote Code 6
        
ACADEMIC STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2 vacancies
3-year terms
Vote Code 4, 5, 6 or 7
               
UNIVERSITY SENATE ACADEMIC STAFF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
2 vacancies
(1) APAS and (1) either APAS or  IAS
(1) 3-year term and (1) 1-year term
IAS Vote Code: 4 or 6
APAS Vote Code: 5 or 7
 
UNIVERSITY SENATE
2 vacancies
UAS vacancies
(1) 4-year term and (1) 3-year term
Vote Code: 5, 6 or 7

ADMINISTRATOR REVIEW COMMITTEE
2 vacancies
3-year terms
(1)  APAS: Vote Code: 5 or 7
(1)  IAS:  Vote Code: 4 or 6

UNIVERSITY LIBERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
1 vacancy
1-year term
Meets from 2-3 on Mondays
Vote Code: 4, 5, 6 or 7
          
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
University Academic Staff vacancy
3-year term
Vote Code 5, 6 or 7

ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF AWARDS
2 vacancies
3-year terms
Appointed by the Chancellor from names submitted by the Nominating Committee
Vote Code: 5 or 7

Condolences

Condolences to Chancellor James Schmidt, whose grandmother, Elizabeth “Bette” Mae Schmidt, passed away April 2 in Winona, Minn. Mrs. Schmidt was in attendance at Chancellor Schmidt's inauguration in November. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Jim Mishefske. Mishefske, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus and former director of the Small Business Development Center at UW-Eau Claire, passed away April 3 in Madison. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Karen Rothbauer. Rothbauer, a retired UW-Eau Claire classified staff member who served the university from 1989-2011, died April 1 in Cadott. During her time at UW-Eau Claire, she worked in several positions within Business Services from 1989-98 and then in the Center for International Education from 1998-2011. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Franny Meyer-Briggs, political science, whose husband, Brian Briggs, passed away March 25 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Bonnie Willkom. Willkom, UW-Eau Claire lecturer emerita of communication sciences and disorders, passed away March 22 in Chippewa Falls. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Diane Walkoff, News Bureau, whose father, Richard Walkoff, passed away March 26 in Westport, Conn. Full obituary.

Open forums set for associate vice chancellor for strategic enrollment candidates

Open forums have been scheduled for candidates for the position of associate vice chancellor for strategic enrollment at UW-Eau Claire. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the forums.

Candidate résumés are available on the associate vice chancellor for strategic enrollment position Web page, where a link to a feedback form for each candidate also will be available soon.

Following are the candidates and their open forum dates, times and locations:

• Matthew Aschenbrener: Monday, March 24, 10-11 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center
• Diane Walleser: Friday, March 28, 10-11 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center

Open forum scheduled for Ramsey Endowed Chair in Health Science candidate

An open forum is scheduled for Monday, March 24, from 3-4 p.m. in the Menominee Room (320F) of Davies Center for Dr. Mel Kantor, a candidate for the Oliver M. Ramsey Endowed Chair in Health Science at UW-Eau Claire. Dr. Kantor will speak on the topic “Multidisciplinary Health Education and the Liberal Arts.” The position description and the candidate's curriculum vitae are available on the Ramsey Endowed Chair in Health Science position Web page.

Open forums set for director of admissions candidates

Open forums have been scheduled for candidates for the position of director of admissions at UW-Eau Claire. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the forums.

Candidate résumés, as well as a link to a feedback form, are available on the admissions director position Web page.

Following are the candidates and their open forum dates, times and locations:

• Heather Kretz: Wednesday, March 26, 1-2 p.m., Centennial Room (320), Davies Center
• Brian Weber: Thursday, March 27, 1-2 p.m., Menominee Room  (320F), Davies Center
• Matthew Jurvelin: Friday, March 28, 1-2 p.m., Menominee Room  (320F), Davies Center

Investment counseling to be offered March 25-27

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees during the following dates and times:

• March 25, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Menominee Room (320F), Davies Center.
• March 25, noon-4 p.m., Little Niagara Room (211), Davies Center.
• March 26, 9 a.m.-noon, Mohican Room (310), Davies Center.
• March 26, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Room 3115B, Centennial Hall.
• March 27, 9 a.m.-noon, Centennial Room 320A, Davies Center.
• March 27, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Room 3115B, Centennial Hall.

Schedule an appointment online or by calling 866-843-5640. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Adam Bors, professor emeritus of German, whose wife, Ada Smalley Bors, special events coordinator emerita, passed away March 6 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dennis A. Martin. Martin, a retired UW-Eau Claire facilities management staff member, passed away Feb. 8. Full obituary.

Human Resources to offer brown bag retirement presentation March 5

UW-Eau Claire Human Resources staff members Sue Pettis and Kathi Lee will present "Thinking of Retiring? Come Learn How to Use the WRS Retirement Calculator!" from 12:15-1 p.m. March 5 in the Ojibwe Room (330B) of Davies Center. All UW-Eau Claire employees are welcome to attend the brief presentation and open discussion. For more information, contact Laura Manydeeds, Human Resources, at manydeel@uwec.edu or 715-836-2514.