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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
WELCOME (3)
SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS FROM 2013-2014 (4-8)
Hall of Heroes................................................................................. 4-5
ACUI Facility Design Award of Excellence........................................ 6-7
SSA Reunion..................................................................................... 8
OPERATIONS (9-21)
Overview.......................................................................................... 9
Building Managers.......................................................................... 10
Conferences and Events............................................................. 12-15
Overview & Reservations.......................................................... 12
Summer Campus & Conferences............................................... 14
Weddings................................................................................ 15
Cash Management.......................................................................... 16
Event Services............................................................................... 17
Service Center................................................................................ 18
Facilities Management............................................................... 19-21
Renovation Project................................................................... 19
Traffic Counts.......................................................................... 20
Campus Partnerships............................................................... 21
SOCIAL MEDIA ADVANCEMENTS (22-23)
INVOLVEMENT CENTER (24-64)
Special Highlights...................................................................... 24-28
Orientation Involvment.............................................................. 24
Engagement Sessions Lead to Pick One Program....................... 25
EBI.................................................................................... 26-28
Liaison Relationships to Stout Student Association..................... 29-35
Programmatic Accomplishments................................................ 36-48
Fraternity/Sorority Life.............................................................. 49-50
Involvement Center Desk Highlights........................................... 51-52
Management and Production of Campus Activities...................... 53-56
Blue Devil Productions (BDP)............................................... 53-55
Contracting and Supporting Campus Events.............................. 56
Ally Initiatives for Civil Rights and Civic Responsibilities............. 57-64
Highlights........................................................................... 57-58
Inspirational Ally & Civic Rights................................................ 59
Civic Responsibility.................................................................. 60
Volunteer Here!....................................................................... 61
Co-Sponsors & Partners with Ally Initiatives............................... 62
Americorps Members......................................................... 63-64
STAFF ACTIVITIES (65-73)
Student Staff Development.............................................................. 65
ACUI Regional Conference.......................................................... 66
MSC Design Team & Profesional Staff Development..................... 67
Professional Staff....................................................................... 68-72
Staff Kudos............................................................................... 68
Congrats To Our Retirees............................................................ 69
Committees & Professional Staff Development........................ 70-72
Alumni............................................................................................ 73
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WELCOME
Welcome to the Memorial Student Center!
Year two. When we moved into the “new house” last year, we knew we still faced some facility challenges. The highlight of the year is that
despite the challenges faced (and as of this writing, challenges that are still being addressed), the Memorial Student Center has received the
2014 Facility Design Award from the Association of College Unions-International. From student leaders and staff members, to campus and
state administrators, to contractors to architects, the information gathered to create the design became an inspiring reality with this award.
We do a great job of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. In these next pages you will find detail about facility usage, budgets, expenditures, numbers of reservations and attendance at events – a lot of INFORMATION.
You will also find the heart of what we do – the INSPIRATION garnered from student and professional staff members’ efforts, and from the
impact the Memorial Student Center has on the campus and local community.
Repeating high points from last year include:
•Increased student use of the facilities, services and lounge areas;
•Enhanced technology that exceeds customer expectations;
•Outstanding array of student-sponsored events;
•Award-winning student employees and professional staff members;
•Success in hosting activities from Welcome Week and Homecoming, to Family Weekend, weddings, and large and
small conference events.
New high points continue to inspire:
•Formal and informal alumni contacts, including the Stout Student Association Reunion and scholarship fundraising event;
•Installation of the Wall of Heroes (on the lower level), attesting to the Stout value of honor for those university students who
gave their lives in service.
•Challenges that continue have been primarily related to the relationship between rainwater or snow and the physical facility.
The effort to resolve renovation “punch-list” and warranty issues also continues to move forward.
While for the first time in several years the Memorial Student Center began this past academic year fully staffed, we ended the year with the
retirements of Karen Lund and Doris Strehlau. Conferences coordinator Elizabeth Wilhelm left for work in the private sector in Minnesota. As is
our habit, we take the time when a staff member leaves to analyze MSC and student needs in light of available data, and to welcome new staff
members to the mix. These opportunities allow us to make changes that first and foremost impact the students.
As you review these pages, keep in mind the blend of INFORMATION and INSPIRATION that drive our work. We are Stout Proud of the facilities,
staff and events offered at the Memorial Student Center.
With our branding statement,
we believe we are meeting our goals.
To Connect More
People More Deeply
Sincerely,
Darrin Witucki
Director
Memorial Student Center
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SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS
FROM 2013-2014:
HALL OF HEROES PROJECT
Memorial Wall Dedicated Friday at Memorial Student Center
OCTOBER 18, 2013
BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
A memorial wall that honors students, faculty and staff who died while
serving their country was dedicated Friday, Oct. 18, at University of
Wisconsin-Stout.
The wall was unveiled during a ceremony on the first floor of the Memorial Student Center. A total of 40 men, dating to World War I, have been
identified and will be honored with individual plaques.
The project is tied to the name of the Memorial Student Center, which
originally was dedicated in 1959 to all students and employees who
died while in the military. A marble plaque was installed at that time,
but a list of the fallen never was completed because of missing and
incomplete records.
“The memorial’s time is long overdue,” said Darrin Witucki, University
Centers director. “It makes the Memorial Student Center more complete.”
Many of the 40 individuals had been identified by Archivist Kevin Thorie, who recently retired. Additional
research was conducted by University Archives, under the direction of Archivist Heather Stecklein and Archives
Assistant Robin Melland.
The goal of the memorial committee was to include as many individuals as possible who graduated from,
attended or worked at the university and whether they died in action, from disease or illness or in a military
accident.
Published by University Communications October 31, 2013
To Connect More People More Deeply
Continued on next page...
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SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS
FROM 2013-2014:
HALL OF HEROES PROJECT, CONTINUED
It’s a powerful personal connection to read these stories,
Witucki said, noting that the men died in diverse ways, such as by gas poisoning, in the
D-Day invasion, while scouting for the Battle of the Bulge and in training accidents.
The list includes five men from World War I, 28
from World War II, one from the Korean War
and six from the Vietnam War.
Ceremony
The ceremony included remarks from Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and Mark Parsons, vice chancellor for University
Advancement and Marketing. Names of the honorees were read by UW-Stout Veterans Club members, and a UW-Stout
ROTC color guard presented the flag and unveiled the memorial. The James Huff Stout Bell in the Bowman Hall
Clocktower rang 40 times, once for each person being honored.
Committee
The memorial wall committee is chaired by Witucki. Along with Stecklein, other committee members are Alex Dearmond,
School of Art and Design and Faculty Senate; Jody Engeldinger, Student Center; Joe Huth, Counseling Center and Senate
of Academic Staff; Brent Market, Physical Plant; Jen Rudiger, Stout University Foundation; Don Steffen, University
Communications; and Brian Stout, former ROTC program director.
To Connect More People More Deeply
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SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS
FROM 2013-2014:
ACUI FACILITY DESIGN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Center Of Attention: Student Center Receives Design Award
APRIL 16, 2014
BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
On Tuesday, April 8, in Orlando, Fla., the center received a 2014 Facility
Design Award in the $15 to $25 million project category from the Association of College Unions International. The award was presented to UW-Stout
and Mackey Mitchell Architects of St. Louis during the ACUI Conference.
The real winners are students, faculty, staff and area residents who use the
facility daily, according to Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen.
“The Memorial Student Center was completely transformed. It’s now a
beautiful gathering place and one of the gems of our physical campus. It
has become, as it should be, the hub of student life and social activities at
UW-Stout,” Sorensen said.
This was a job well done by everyone involved,
including students, who offered input about what they
wanted, and staff members, who provided the vision and saw
the project through down to the final detail,
Sorensen added.
Lucy Nicolai, Sarah Albers, Merrilee Hertlein, Darrin Witucki
Continued on next page...
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SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS
FROM 2013-2014:
ACUI FACILITY DESIGN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE,
CONTINUED
Darrin Witucki, who oversees the student center as University Centers director and who was in
Orlando for the award presentation, agreed.
“The award not only focuses on the structure, but it also puts
particular focus on how that structural design facilitates com
community development,” Witucki said.
“Our building competed with some very impressive new buildings with all the bells and whistles. The MSC was transformed
into a community building, and that certainly is a major reason
why it won the award,” said Witucki, the UW-Stout point person
for the project.
“This is a pinnacle award for this building. It truly is an
international award,” he added.
Building traffic more than 20 percent
Since reopening, the student center has seen an increase in daily traffic, university events and special events. The
center’s conference and ballroom spaces can be reserved for such activitis as wedding receptions, corporate events
and shows.
Since the renovation:
• Building traffic is up 21 percent, to 765,000 people a year.
• Internal campus events are up 11 percent, with more than 9,800 event and meeting reservations a year.
• External events are up 21 percent, with more than 300 meetings, conferences and other events a year.
• Daily food sales are up 25 percent. Food sales after 7 p.m. are up 63 percent, a reflection of “how the student
body uses our building right up to our midnight closing time,” Witucki said, crediting University Dining Services for
its role in the redesigned food service areas. New and more flexible dining spaces were created in response to student
requests.
Mackey Mitchell Architects designed the renovated facility. The architect of record was Frisbie Architects, of River
Falls. The general contractor was Market & Johnson, of Eau Claire. Consultants were Arnold & O’Sheridan, of Madison,
structural; PSJ Engineering, of Madison, plumbing; Robert Rippe & Associates, of Minnetonka, Minn., food services;
and Ken Saiki Design, of Madison, landscaping.
Building traffic is 842,272 as of July 1, 2014
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SPECIAL MSC MOMENTS
SSA REUNION
FROM 2013-2014:
Business women and men, hoteliers, social workers, entrepreneurs, vice presidents of corporations, educators, retirees,
people involved in social justice, a Harvard University doctoral student, the current members of the Senate and Exec
officers, a Chancellor and a Chancellor-to-be, they were all there for the second-ever reunion of the Stout Student Association and University Student Senate, held May 3-4, 2014 at the Memorial Student Center.
36.09(5)
“Students. The students of each institution or campus subject to the responsibilities and powers of the board, the president, the chancellor and the faculty shall be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy
development for such institutions. As such, students shall have primary responsibility for the formulation and review of
policies concerning student life, services and interests. Students in consultation with the chancellor and subject to the
final confirmation of the board shall have the responsibility for the disposition of those student fees which constitute
substantial support for campus student activities. The students of each institution or campus shall have the right to
organize themselves in a manner they determine and to select their representatives to participate in institutional
governance.” (http://docs.legis.wi.gov/statutes/statutes)
Led by David Hay and Scott Cabot, and supported by the Memorial Student Center staff members, the Alumni and Foundation
office convened a long-distance committee of former student leaders to launch a plan that increased the funding available for the
SSA scholarship program. Those in attendance and others not able to attend committed $9,000 – a significant increase that will
support further scholarship development. The reunion included campus tours, a panel presentation with representatives from
SIX decades of leadership, social time, banquet and presentation by current student leaders, and a networking brunch for student
leaders to make connections with past leaders. The event evaluations were positive, and the photos tell the story. Graduates
from the 1950’s through the present decade were in attendance. The eldest was nearly 90 years of age, and the youngest in
their teens. The Facebook page for the group is still active! Check it out at UW-Stout USS of the SSA ALUMNI
72 alumni members spanning 63
years (1951 to 2013) attended this event.
BILL SIEDLECKI was honored at the banquet with the announcement by SSA
president Amerika Vang and immediate past president Julianna Lucchesi that
the Advisor of the Year Award had been renamed the Bill Siedlecki Advisor of
the Year Award. Later in the semester, Emily Ascher was the recipient of the
award, given at the Leadership Awards Reception.
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OPERATIONS:
OVERVIEW &
BUILDING MANAGERS
OVERVIEW
The Memorial Student Center Operations area is comprised of the following areas:
› Building Managers
› Cash Management
› Conferences and Reservations, Summer Camps and Conferences, Weddings/Special Events
› Event Services
› Service Center
› Facilities Management
› Campus Partnerships (University Dining Service, UW-Stout Bookstore & Physical Plant).
Operations provide the framework that supports the MSC’s and UW-Stout’s missions, providing students maximized
use of the MSC. This framework includes setting building hours, managing the MSC as a facility, monitoring safety and
security, providing vital services to students, staff and community, and providing a revenue stream to off-set some of the
segregated fees that are used to fund the MSC and its programs and services.
Building Managers, Service Center and Event Services and most operational areas are staffed by students with professional
staff supervision. These student staff positions offer real world experience that provides valuable training in customer
service, responsibility, management and communication. Student staff positions in the MSC are typically coveted, indicated
by very little turnover. Many alumni who worked in these areas have used their experience in the MSC to obtain career
positions, maintain lifelong connections to the professional staff, and continue interest in Memorial Student Center.
The Operations team welcomed new team members and an enhanced structure for 2013-2014. With a full staff on board, this gave the MSC
the opportunity to evaluate the org chart within the department, streamline processes, and ultimately serve our students, campus and outside
engagers more effectively.
INSPIRATION
Many alumni who worked in these areas have used their experience in the MSC
to obtain career positions and maintain lifelong connections to the professional
staff and continue interest in Memorial Student Center.
Staffing Highlights
› Malinda Hebert joined the staff in July 2014 as the Assistant Director
of the MSC.
› Trevor Ludwig joined in July 2014 as the Technical Resource and
Productions Coordinator.
› Elizabeth Wilhelm left the MSC for another opportunity closer to home
in October. Siri Bell has replaced her as the Office Operations Associate.
› Mandy Colby was hired as the Director of Conferences & Events in
April 2014 within Student Life Services. However, in the upcoming year
Mandy will now join the MSC team on a permanent basis.
› Karen Lund retired on June 2, 2014 after 27 years of service in the
MSC.
› Doris Strehlau retired on June 27, 2014 after 17 years of service at
UW-Stout.
- Assistant Director, Melinda Hebert
WELCOME
to all our new
staff members!
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OPERATIONS:
OVERVIEW &
BUILDING MANAGERS
BUILDING MANAGERS
Student Building Managers are ambassadors to the Memorial Student Center. They provide supervision of the MSC when
the facility isn’t being covered by a professional staff member. Building Managers provide a valuable service to students,
staff, faculty and visitors which are critical for excellent customer service and in times of emergencies.
Duties include: Facility rounds to monitor safety and physical facility needs, provide information to occupants, maintain order, monitor room reservations and needs, promote and enforce policies and assist with first aid and medical emergencies.
Emily Ascher supervised the Building Managers the first semester. Malinda Hebert then took over supervision of the
student Building Managers as part of the duties assigned to the Assistant Director for Operations, MSC.
Building Manager program highlights for 2013-2014 include:
› Two senior staff members graduated
› Hired four new Building Managers
› Maintained a student staff of five, including one student lead
› Made arrangements for Rhonda Rubenzer of Student Involvement to be trained and certified to teach CPR/AED to student and
professional staff. CPR/AED certification is mandatory for all student Building Managers
› Revised and updated training manuals, safety procedures and policies
› Developed a new model for the Building Manager program which will include staffing the front desk in Conferences and Events with
Building Managers, updated expectations to enhance customer service including floor management from a podium for better visibility,
and access and training on EMS room reservation system.
To Connect More People More Deeply
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OPERATIONS:
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Siri Bell updated the Reservations and Events website to include recent photos of each
meeting room and venue. Photos included set-up offerings, lighting options and table
dressings. Maps of set-ups were also included to provide customers with options and
ideas for event planning.
Siri Bell introduced social media to Conferences and
Reservations, delivering marketing via Facebook, Twitter,
Pinterest.
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OPERATIONS:
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
OVERVIEW OF RESERVATIONS
RCU hosted a staff development day, 2014 Summit on Monday, January 20.
› 550 guests attended the event that included presentations in all meeting rooms and
Ballrooms as well as a keynote address, skits and other programing in the Great Hall.
› A lunch buffet was served with rave reviews!
› The event grossed $9,633.15. RCU has booked the 2015 Summit with the MSC.
› RCU CEO, Rudy Pereira, Tweeted the following:
75th Annual Banquet of the Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce
› The event featured a 1930’s theme included a served dinner, video and award presentations. A Keynote from
Governor Scott Walker was held in the Great Hall.
› Bar service, silent auction and jazz from the Stout Jazz band was offered in the Ballrooms prior to dinner.
› The Chamber CEO, Michelle Dingwall, was very pleased with the event and has booked the MSC for 2015.
› The event grossed $12,859.83.
The data collected in these operations continues to provide a clear picture of how integral the Memorial Student Center is to the
campus and the community. Taking into account the consistent ability of the staff from across several units to work cohesively in
meeting the requests of every customer, it is not a surprise that the MSC also has a long history of return customers.
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OPERATIONS:
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
OVERVIEW OF RESERVATIONS
Two tables of data for on-campus reservations are included below. The second table shows reservations since the
operations have returned to the MSC facility.
Pre-­‐Renova*on Reserva*ons Total Confirmed Reserva*ons 2009-­‐10 Fall, 2010 10,246 4,953 (Terrace off-­‐line for summer; used commons café) (MSC closed in Dec. for renova,on) 193,028 85,157 Student Organiza,ons 3,299 (32%) 1,597 Faculty/Staff 6,291 (61%) Non-­‐University 197 (2%) Non-­‐ Profit 58 (.006%) Miscellaneous 6 (.0005%) (includes mee,ng rooms, displays, info tables, large facili,es used for actual events; not including cancella,ons) Total A;endance (MSC and Price Commons) Usage by Groups Post-­‐Renova+on Reserva+ons Total Confirmed Reserva+ons 3,067 165 73 51 Spring 2011 2011-­‐2012 2012-­‐13 2013-­‐2014 5,048 8,958 10,047 9,556 (u,lized other campus facili,es due to renova,on) (u,lized other campus facili,es due to renova,on) 116,447 106,677 177,577 (alternate 177,587 facili,es includes just Fall 2011) 156,341 211,425 Student Organiza,ons 1,448 3,510 3,950 3,829 Faculty/Staff 4,305 5,014 5,946 6,198 Non-­‐University 23 84 297 121 Non-­‐ Profit 236 290 39 25 Miscellaneous 10 0 2 0 (includes mee,ng rooms, displays, info tables, large facili,es used for actual events; not including cancella,ons) Total A>endance (Price Commons, alternate facili,es for j) Fall 2011
Total A>endance post –renova+on 207,082 180,503 (MSC and Price Commons) Usage by Groups 13
OPERATIONS:
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
SUMMER CAMPS AND CONFERENCES
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$81,780.00 $100,746.25 $53,935.00 $56,703.90 $85,262.00
Dining Service $9,450.00 $ 18,490.00 $119,416.97 $8,867.50 $25,717.00 $138,528.68 $4,035.00 $4,409.00 $84,756.93 $4,096.00 $10,012.40 $88,198.52 $6,198.00
$28,846.35
$209,114.30
Univ. Rec. $6,621.67 $8,948.50 $5,244.00 $4,179.00 $10,971.85
Ropes/Rec Ctr Rec/ Athle=c $4,871.25 $2,065.00 $2,083.34 $1,848.75 $8,880.94
$0 $980 $0 $0 $1,090.00 $0 $0 $510.00 $0 $286 $740 $0 $0
$0
$0
$241,609.80 $285,962.93 $154,973.27 $166,064.57 $349,320.94
Housing Health Fees MSC* Complex Id Office Classrooms Campus Wide Account ** Total Revenue *Includes facility rental, equipment, labor, copies. **Includes food in Skylight Market, copies in
computer lab, laundry. Tax, finance charges and adjustments are not included in totals.
NUMBER OF CAMPS
22
2009
23
2010
2011
2012
2013
14
12
17
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OPERATIONS:
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
WEDDINGS
Quick Snapshot
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Wedding receptions
held in MSC in
2013-2014
788
guests total
Receptions were held
in the Great Hall and
Ballrooms ranging from
75 to 332 guests.
$
$19,649.11
Revenues generated from
weddings, including Catering
Staff from Reservations and Events and Catering attended one bridal fair in Menomonie, which resulted in nine referrals and four
total bookings for 2014-2015.
The current wedding brochure and MSC website were updated with wedding specific marketing and updated photos.
Marketing was also included in the Stout Alumni newsletter, boasting the MSC as the perfect venue to host conferences, anniversaries and other events. A 25% percent discount for room rentals was extended for weddings in which either the bride or groom or
both, were alumni.
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OPERATIONS:
CASH MANAGEMENT
Cash Management, led by Rose Christianson, continues as a behind-the-scenes service without which the Student Center could
not operate. As noted in the spread sheet (below), the MSC manages $3.1 million in the course of the fiscal year. This total also
includes Baseline, Flexline, and the Block Meal Plan. Cash, Checks, Credit and Misc. total $2.1 of the $3.1million. One student
employee aids in the accounting and cash management process.
CASH MANAGEMENT YEAR END TOTALS
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
CASH
CHECKS
CREDIT CARDS
MISCELLANEOUS
BASELINE
FLEXLINE
BLOCK PLAN
GRAND TOTAL
2009-2010
$528,718.94
$821,422.64
$446,415.68
$72,962.98
$823,199.37
$160,979.60
$9,910.26
2010-2011
$414,011.55
$748,673.91
$406,382.57
$39,055.52
$510,068.13
$281,360.55
$6,974.82
2011-2012
$495,345.54
$672,938.93
$480,450.16
$39,082.12
$563,874.13
$101,485.04
$11,345.20
2012-2013
$540,138.20
$613,065.23
$659,248.37
$55,794.41
$774,414.44
$132,262.29
$27,847.65
2013-2014
$591,407.88
$732,630.59
$771,075.34
$60,144.76
$789,500.94
$153,590.05
$37,268.14
$2,863,609.47
$2,406,517.05
$2,364,521.12
$2,802,770.59
$3,135,617.70
...Behind the scenes...
and excellence in service!
To Connect More People More Deeply
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OPERATIONS:
EVENT SERVICES
EVENT SERVICES
Supervised by Trevor Ludwig, Event Services provides support for sound, video, lighting, staging, and technical direction for all
events in the Memorial Student Center, and other events within Student Life Services. Event Services is structured with one full
time staff supervisor, a student lead, two student trainers, and eight to twelve student technicians.
The core values of Event Services are as follows:
› Strive to develop effective interdepartmental communication and recognize the efforts of our colleagues.
› Continuously provide relevant and reliable technology to meet our clients’ needs.
› Represent UW-Stout by developing a culture of responsible behaviors and positive attitudes.
› Exceed the client’s expectations by being courteous and adaptable in order to create a memorable experience.
› Embrace an expectation to better our knowledge and safety through continuous learning to benefit the individual
department, and student life as a whole.
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20
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2539
1166
20
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983
20
13
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425
20
13
391
20
12
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1326
20
12
1468
20
11
739
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32%
2274
20
10
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WITH EQUIPMENT
26%
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TOTAL RESERVATIONS
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WITH EQUIPMENT
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SERVICE CENTER
OPERATIONS:
SERVICE CENTER
“UW-Stout Information.
This is Marissa. How
may I help you?”
The Service Center serves as the switchboard/information hub for campus, providing information, phone numbers and transfers for
incoming callers. The Service Center offers many other products and services including printing, helium filled balloons, banners,
buttons, stamps, lamination, copies, scanning, fax, campus lost and found and tickets for all campus events. The Service Center
employs on average 20 students for desk operations and ticketing each semester, and provides leadership opportunities for
employees by promoting chosen students into the student lead position through a standardized hiring process. Karen Lund
managed the Service Center for nearly all of 2013-2014. After 41 years of service, she retired on June 1. Karen supervised the
students who staffed the Service Center and ticketed events on campus.
Recent changes and efficiencies in the Service Center include the following:
› Student Life Promotions services (SLP) which was historically managed by Karen Lund was transferred to Student
Involvement under Krista Proksch’s leadership.
› A Konica-Minolta Bizhub 950 black and white digital copier/printer/scanner and a large format printer were
purchased from Printing Services via on-campus purchase to replace older equipment in the Service Center. Both
machines offer better quality and the ability to accommodate larger sized paper and vinyl.
› Board games and video gaming machines were added to the Service Center’s inventory and can be checked out to
students.
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OPERATIONS:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
When students and customers arrive at the Memorial Student Center, they first notice the facilities. We are fortunate that strong
partnerships and excellence in design provide the infrastructure for outstanding programs and events, inspiring people to return to the
building.
Renovation Project – The final punch list is shorter than it was a year ago, but closure on the renovation project is an ongoing activity.
Chief among items on the list has been the conundrum of why the east side of the building continues to hold and leak water when it
rains. Market and Johnson has taken responsibility to repair the situation. Ongoing conversations between the university and architects,
engineers and contractors continue to spin the bottle that points to actual responsibility for this error. Regardless of whose
responsibility the problem is, it has been the staff of the Memorial Student Center, in partnership with physical plant, who have
consistently taken the lead in responding to the issue. For example, there is a staff rotation schedule that is used when it rains. The
person “On duty” is designated to leave home, regardless of time of day or night, and personally inspect (and in most cases, begin
response chain of communication) to determine whether help is needed in cleaning up the water that has leaked into the facility.
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OPERATIONS:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
To Connect More People More Deeply
TRAFFIC NUMBERS
MSC: Weekly Traffic Count MSC: WEEKLY TRAFFIC COUNT
35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 6/15/14 6/1/14 5/18/14 5/4/14 4/20/14 4/6/14 3/23/14 3/9/14 2/23/14 2/9/14 1/26/14 1/12/14 12/29/13 12/15/13 12/1/13 11/17/13 11/3/13 10/20/13 10/6/13 9/22/13 9/8/13 8/25/13 8/11/13 7/28/13 7/14/13 6/30/13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Coupling an international facility design award with programs and services that create new opportunities for development, growth,and
welcoming gathering spaces, the Memorial Student Center continues to see an uptick in traffic numbers throughout each year.
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OPERATIONS:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS
In the area of Facilities Management, three campus partnerships stand out over the many collegial relationships we have on campus. We
lean toward data collection and dissemination in these relationships, based in part on contractual requirements and campus administrative
responsibility. And yet, it’s the inspirational efforts – the catering staff who go out of their way to make an event truly special, the custodial
staff who hand-scrub the steps and who wash windows with vigor – the bookstore staff who are willing to help reach “Stout Proud” goals with
discounts on merchandise – that make working in this facility even more rewarding.
Dining Services
A favorite among the MSC
staff, you know it’s going
to be a good day when it’s
Thai Chicken Wrap Day!
Bookstore
Physical Plant
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SOCIAL MEDIA
ADVANCEMENTS
It’s everywhere – and the Memorial Student Center is, too! Social Media has become a primary
source of contact with customers. Multiple platforms are utilized on a daily basis to share
information about services, facilities, great ideas, and campus events. Event pics posted to
social media and tagged with attendee names are viewed, liked and shared around the world!
Click icons to view!
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
727
1037 likes
30%
INCREASE
1037
LIKES
June 2014
Newly launched with MSC Where’s Your Place Photo Contest
June 2014
Spring semester alone saw 60% increase
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FOLLOWERS
60%
INCREASE
293
FOLLOWERS
Spring 2014
Newly launched in spring semester to promote weddings by Siri Bell
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FOLLOWERS
Building Momentum!
Ally and Stoutreach
https://www.facebook.com/uwstoutally
https://www.facebook.com/stoutreach.
Our most shared and “liked” post on the MSC facebook page!
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SOCIAL MEDIA
ADVANCEMENTS
MSC PHOTO CONTEST
WHERE’S YOUR
MSC Where’s Your Place Photo Contest
#mymsc2014
PL ACE?
MSC PHOTO CONTEST
HOW DO YOU MAKE IT YOURS?
A Quick Look!
› Students submitted photos showing how they make the MSC their place.
› Kicked off 2.3.14 and ended 2.14.14
› Students submitted photos with #mymsc2014 via Twitter and Instagram
89 photos were submitted
› Winning photographer: Madeline Scharf
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TAKE A PICTURE
#MYMSC2014
WIN AN IPAD MINI!
#MYMSC2014
VISIT MSCPHOTOCONTEST.UWSTOUT.EDU TO REVIEW THE RULES.
Show us how you make the Memorial
Student Center your place. We want to see
it, and it might just win you an iPad Mini.
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
Submit photos via Instagram & Twitter using #mymsc2014, or online at mscphotocontest.uwstout.edu.
GALLERY OPENING: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
View the top 12 photos displayed in the Involvement Center on the first floor of the MSC.
Questions?
View the website or contact the Involvement
Center: involvement@uwstout.edu
ONLINE VOTING: FEBRUARY 24TH - FEBRUARY 26TH
The winner will be chosen by a campus wide vote. Voting will take place through OrgSync, the winner
will be announced via the MSC Facebook page.
WINNING PHOTO!
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
ORIENTATION INVOLVEMENT
This has been a dynamic year for the Involvement Center. With Associate Director Jennifer Lee beginning her second year at the Involvement
Center, the EDGE, BOLD and LEADERSHIP LEGACY projects were successfully launched. Parents of entering new students found themselves
able to relax and chat a bit at the end of summer registration days in the new “Family Lounge” at the Involvement Center (complete with free
popcorn). The year ended with inception of the new “PICK ONE” program, developed to encourage new students to engage their time with
more thoughtful consideration of time commitment. The EBI assessment tools indicate improvements in student involvement and leadership
growth - All around a good year!
Summer Registration:
The family lounge was established in June of 2013 to provide a relaxing venue and access to information for parents and
family members of incoming students (who register for classes without family assistance during the afternoon hours). The
benefit of this outreach to families and students was seen immediately in the fall of 2013. The department goal was to
create a culture of involvement through the Involvement EDGE (Explore, Develop, Grow, Engage). By offering 3 iPad Minis
in a giveaway, almost 60% of the incoming first year students met their families at the lounge and submitted their names/
emails for the drawing. Outreach to new students via email was the follow-up effort, and was based on the involvement
interests they indicated on their entries. The iPad Minis were given away at the Backyard Bash.
Involvement EDGE:
The Involvement Center began marketing
the Involvement EDGE through
informational materials and creative
signage placement to draw students into
the Involvement Center.
Week One Presentations included
two sessions, one on how to use
OrgSync, and the other on leadership
development opportunities.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS LEAD TO “PICK ONE” PROGRAM
Pick One
The Chancellor’s strategic planning group holds engagement sessions at the beginning of each fall with faculty, staff, and students. This
year one of the subjects was student organization involvement. A campus engagement committee was developed and led by Amy
McGovern. Participants from the MSC included Jennifer Lee and Krista Proksch. One of the primary outcomes of this committee was to
develop our own Pick One program, adapted from the University of Iowa. bThis program encourages students to get involved in a simplistic
way, (pick one!)
The group came up with the following campus expectation statement:
First year students at UW-Stout are encouraged to explore involvement opportunities and
to pick one to become actively engaged in on campus.
With campus support, we anticipate an increase in the number of students who report being actively
involved in at least one activity on campus. As a result of active engagement, first year students
will become better equipped with stronger connections to campus, and most importantly, achieve a
sense of belonging to campus.
Examples of on-campus experiences that
may fulfill this expectation include:
› academic and professional organizations
› athletics
› intramurals or sport clubs
› leadership programs
› multicultural activities
› on-campus employment
› performing arts
› student organizations
› volunteering
› AND…many other involvements
This goal is reflected in student development research and literature, and will be measured through MapWorks data. Baseline data
about students’ involvement was already included in 2013-2014 surveys.
Krista and Jennifer (along with Makenzie Hunter from Urec) were charged respectively with Pick One website development and
marketing. They are busily preparing for a fall launch that ought to do a great job of engaging students. The process thus far has
resulted in the creation of an identifier, a photo shoot of current students engaged in Pick One activities, website development,
several campus conversations, a poster series, and a marketing plan for a fall launch.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
EBI
The Educational Benchmarking Inventory (EBI) has been used for
several years to measure the impact of campus involvement on
students, and to determine paths for needed programmatic change
and growth.
Changes in student leader orientation and training as well as campus-wide emphasis on
appreciation of differences may be causes of the improvements in student satisfaction.
Cause/effect is always explored in the aftermath of survey results. This effort is part of
the quality management approach used across the campus that consistently improves
services and programs for students.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
EBI CONTINUED
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Interpersonal Competence and Overall Program Effectiveness are areas that both score above goal. Overall Program
Effectiveness scores indicate greater satisfaction among UW-Stout students than reports from peer institutions.
Students responded to the EBI more favorably than average in Knowledge of self, talents, motivations, and
self-confidence, as well as in understanding of personal limitations. Not surprisingly, self-esteem issues scored slightly
lower for students. Issues from relationship management to general personal maturity, both developmental issues for
many young adults, may be the root cause of this response. As is the case with data-based decision making models, it
is likely that workshops and information addressing self-esteem will be included in future program efforts.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
EBI CONTINUED
Many campuses utilize the benchmarks set by the Council
for the Advancement of Standards. The professional
organizations for various out-of-class experiences (from
living on campus to student life and leadership) have
collaborated on expectations that each campus should
strive for in service to students.
UW-Stout continues to rank below goal in areas of
humanitarianism and civic engagement as well as in
leadership training. Consistent programmatic efforts have
led to improvements in civic engagement and
humanitarianism. While student volunteering and concern
for others is on the rise, simultaneous changes in campus
leadership is placing greater emphasis on outreach to the
community and region. Students will be part of that effort.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
STUDENT STOUT ASSOCIATION (SSA)
LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS TO STOUT
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Several of the MSC staff members advise the Standing Committees of the Stout Student Association. The opportunity to offer
guidance to these groups is an ongoing contribution to the campus culture that includes the importance of engaging students
in shared governance, per Wisconsin Statute 36.09(5).
Stout Student Assocation
After several years of service, Dean of Students Joan Thomas left the SSA advising role in the summer
of 2013, and Darrin Witucki became the advisor to the Stout Student Association. Having advised
student government formally and informally in the past, Witucki brought an interest in utilizing
Wisconsin Statute 36.09(5) as well as the US Constitution and Bill of Rights to aid student leaders in
framing their responsibility to their peers and to the institution. Weekly meetings with Executive
officers as a group and in some cases individually led to enhanced training of new and returning
senators and more functional growth within standing committees, as well as a clearer understanding
on the part of senators regarding their roles in representation of student concerns.
SSA Diversity
The SSA Diversity committee was led by Esuvat Mollet. Esuvat and her committee chose to focus much of their
energy on policy and facility impacts for the 2013-2014 year. Committee members sought support from Deans
and managers of campus buildings to place “HERE I STAND” window clings at building entrances. Most campus
building managers agreed to this proposal, establishing an extension of the welcoming campus environment
for appreciation of differences. The other major policy concern they sought to change addressed the timing of
FAFSA and related paperwork in relation to scholarship application deadlines and availability. This discussion
will continue into the coming academic year. The committee ended the year by co-sponsoring with several other
organizations a “Fire and Ice” dance and celebration of semester end. Mary McManus advised the committee
this year.
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INVOLVEMENT
CENTER:
Financial Affairs Committee
LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS TO STOUT
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
This year’s committee enjoyed an advisor and director each with a
year of experience, and was lauded for a number of efforts including:
› increased transparency
› ease of understanding
› improved processes
A visual aid of the organizational budgeting timeline was created to increase the transparency of the process.
The annual process was moved from an October 1st deadline to a February 3rd deadline. This vastly decreased the
number of student organizations who missed the deadline.
The process in OrgSync was completely overhauled to ask organizations to be much more descriptive and intentional
in their requests, resulting in cutting the budget hearing time in half (from 20 minutes each to 10 minutes each). It
also resulted in student organizations asking for $200,000 less than requested in previous years. We believe this
means that student organizations are being more intentional and are asking for what they expect to use.
The previous SSA approved a special travel fund to address cuts from the prior year. This process ran concurrently
with the three contingency processes. Holding two smaller processes before the annual budget made for a much
more confident and competent committee, ready for the annual process – the annual process was shortened by about
60 hours from the previous year.
Ninety-seven Student Organizations submitted budget requests in the annual process and 86 of them were funded –
(unfunded organizations did not sign up for or attend their hearing).
Eighty-six student organizations were funded through the travel and contingency processes. An additional 15 organizations were denied in this process – largely for asking for items that could not be funded.
The SSA requested and recieved an increase in budget for the upcoming year by 2.86%.
Goals for the upcoming year include:
› Improvements to forms and categories in OrgSync
› Establish an online signup process (to reduce failures to
sign up)
› Modify the standing policies of the Committee
› Integrate policies more thoroughly into the forms students
fill out in OrgSync
The following pages describe at a glance the
outcomes of this student-driven allocation process.
Financial Affairs Committee Director, Shadrack Masaki, was named
Outstanding Student Leader of the year largely for the advancements
that the FAC made this year.
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SSA -­‐ 2013-­‐14 Spending By Category Alloca;on -­‐ $ 55,725.00 Revenue -­‐ $ 725.28 Carry Over -­‐ $ 25,878.33 Total -­‐ $ 82,328.61 Adver&sing $116.60 0% Total Spent -­‐ $52,751.89 State Vehicle $216.32 0% Speakers $325.00 1% Telephone $528.43 1% Food Services $1,461.80 3% Insurance $50.00 0% Mileage Reimbursement $142.21 0% Postage $155.44 0% Office Supplies $251.46 0% Other Charge Backs $815.47 2% Other Contractual Services $48,689.16 92% 31
Stoutonia -­‐ 2013-­‐14 Spending By Category Dues $179.00 0% Adver&sing $109.99 0% Postage $135.05 0% Telephone $410.38 1% Alloca;on -­‐ $ 51,403.00 Revenue -­‐ $17,534.47 Carry Over -­‐ $21,400.84 Total -­‐ $90,338.81 Total Spent -­‐ $ 66,980.92 Entertainment $1,200.00 2% Event Supplies $18.25 0% Office Supplies $471.94 1% Other Charge Backs $798.92 1% Other Prin&ng Service $9,681.06 14% Other Contractual Services $53,976.33 81% 32 Academic - Utilization 2013-14
$147.84
$147.84
$100.00
$-
AFE
AFS
AHLA
AIGA
Alpha Phi
$-
AMA
$718.89
$234.49
$2,910.88
$1,565.69
AMCS
AMCS Womens
$-
APICS
$2,375.00
$1,650.00
$259.20
$1,100.55
$1,525.00
ASID
ASME
$3,072.00
$1,824.36
$2,099.94
$2,385.00
$3,150.00
$-
Baja
$$-
CMAA
$8,057.29
$5,186.16
$916.32
$787.40
$495.00
$59.00
$148.00
$-
Const.
CSCMP
FAA
$1,689.80
$1,055.57
Fisheries
Food Science
HSMAI
$-
IDSA
$216.46
$762.63
$2,300.00
$1,589.21
IEEE
IGDA
$2,301.49
$2,460.00
$220.00
IIDA
IREM
MRS
Prometheus
$660.00
$605.99
$260.64
$85.64
$130.00
$-
Psi Chi
Psych
Research
SAEA
$3,380.00
$2,452.00
$728.07
$1,034.06
$1,034.06
$780.00
$437.98
$500.00
$219.33
MBEA
$2,518.86
$1,387.65
$2,250.00
$3,825.00
$1,644.00
SAORE
SCO
SHRM
$1,918.28
$1,529.94
$605.27
Siggraph
$-
Skills
SME
SPE
$3,890.00
$3,690.00
$3,502.54
$2,650.00
$832.00
$450.00
$420.00
$210.00
$4,525.14
$641.91
$926.78
$678.13
SPHS
SRA
SRC
$157.21
SSASP
SSDA
SSS
SWE
$-
TECA
$620.00
$310.00
$170.00
$1,000.00
$4,078.00
$1,901.48
$2,300.00
$1,825.22
Allocated
Expenditure
$1,510.94
$-
$6,890.00
$4,598.60
$1,885.00
$2,000.00
$3,060.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,000.00
$7,000.00
$8,000.00
$9,000.00
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$1,600.00
$1,600.00
Auto
$181.00
$-
Bridges
BSU
$425.00
$133.58
CAC
CRU
Dance
Delta Psi
Democrats
FAB
Greensense
$702.31
$8,709.48
$4,012.24
$610.00
$17.13
$1,272.09
$367.55
$50.00
$$1,250.00
$-
CSA
$2,630.14
$1,980.00
$4,950.00
$7,508.00
$6,550.80
GSA
$1,750.00
$1,299.01
$600.00
$592.30
Habitab
Hand Drumming
$10,694.00
$5,325.59
HSSO
$7,933.33
IGC
$75.00
$-
IRC
$661.08
$150.00
$-
LCM
$7,634.03
LU
NASO
Natural Areas
$2,849.00
$1,967.60
$-
$300.00
$269.84
$515.00
$100.00
Newman
PAX
Pepper
$96.99
Photo
$570.44
PONG
RPGs
$250.00
$$175.00
$156.23
SES
$309.71
Red Cross
SMSA
Swing
Vets
$-
$4,785.13
$5,800.00
$1,853.00
$1,427.45
$2,815.00
$1,832.63
$4,840.00
$148.39
$1,052.92
$$750.00
$750.00
$756.00
$169.94
Stout Bigs
$8,815.00
$4,843.43
$510.00
$52.00
Magic
$11,495.68
$2,000.00
Allocated
Expenditure
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$8,000.00
$10,000.00
$12,000.00
$14,000.00
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CENTER:
LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS TO STOUT
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Organizational Affairs
The Org Affairs Committee had a busy year!
The OAC was chaired by Garrison Gless
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new orgs applied for recognition
during the 2013-2014 year.
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13
orgs are
pending for review
at the beginning
of the 2014-2015
academic school
year.
UW-Stout approved and welcomed
new orgs in 2013-2014!
1. Delta Psi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
2. Her Campus - Stout
3. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Stout
4. National Environmental Health Association
5. Peace Initatives
6. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
7. St. Paul’s WELS Campus Ministry
8. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club at UW-Stout
9. Ping Pong Club
10. Wrestling Club
The OAC did a full review of ALL current
student organization constitutions. All
orgs are required to submit their updated constitutions during the fall 2014
renewal process.
Renewal Process was revamped to
take place in the fall semester. All orgs
will now go through the renewal
September 1-30, 2014.
The OAC created a Standing Policy for
future years, including a timeline for the
year, committee responsibilities, and a
new org recognition process.
The Student Org Code of Conduct was updated to incorporate a more thorough alcohol policy that
incorporates FIPG (Fraternal Information & Programming Group) risk management guidelines.
A Recognized Student Organization, its members and/or designees shall abide by the
following alcohol policy. Effective as of April 29, 2013.
› The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages during and organization event, in any situation
sponsored or endorsed by the organization, or at any event an observer would associate with the organization, must
be in compliance with any and all applicable rules or laws of the university, city, county, state, and federal
government.
› Organizations hosting events, either officially or unofficially, where alcohol is present must have a licensed third party
vendor.
› Organizations may not use funds collected from member dues, fees, or collaborative fundraising efforts to purchase
alcohol, nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any
member in the name of or behalf of the organization. In addition, same funds may not be used to purchase
promotional materials for unofficial events that can only be attended by those of legal drinking age.
› Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the organization, without specific
invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited.
› No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor.
› Organizations hosting events on campus where alcohol is available must follow the campus alcohol policy.
› Organizations must hold all official organization events at locations that allow entry to persons of any age.
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CENTER:
PROGRAMMATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BOLD PROJECT
BOLD
PROJECT
INFORMATION
BOLD Project – Year 2
Building Opportunities for Leadership Development
PROJECT
BOLD
This year’s BOLD Project team brought: an increase in offerings, a new system to communicate what level of
leader each program serves, and a Week One presentation designed to improve the culture of leadership on
campus. Offerings this year included:
Building Opportunities for Leadership Development
Legacy Leaders – Fall 2013 – served 12 students, their mentors, and their protégés. This 5 week program was designed for
the top graduating leaders. Students explored their leadership legacy, mentoring others, and leaving the campus a better place.
Strengths Workshops – Fall and Spring – Part 1: Focus on Strengths and Part 2: Strength 2 Lead. Staff members
determined that the Strengths work students do is maximized when the folks they learn it with continue some kind of ongoing
relationship (teams, staffs, organizations, etc.). Many separate groups did strengths work including SSA.
Leadership Quickie – Spring 2014 – served 37 students and 20 volunteers. This program was modified to include
“conversation” tables with two mentoring students (which made them more approachable) and was done all in one day. This
program continues to serve well our most inexperienced leaders who are able to connect with more advanced student leaders
for direct mentoring.
BOLD Beginnings – Spring 2014 – 26 of 28 participants completed all program requirements. This new program challenged
students to solve a campus problem. Student applicants went through an interview process, were assigned to groups of 6-8,
went to 2 retreats and 4 workshops, developed a solution to a campus problem of their choice, and presented the results of
their work to campus. Each small group was given a budget of $500 to do their work. Of the 20 students who responded to the
follow up survey 100% of them would participate again and recommend the program to others.
Legacy Leaders, Protégés, and Mentors.
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CENTER:
PROGRAMMATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BOLD PROJECT
INSPIRATION
When asked how they would describe BOLD beginnings to a potential participant, students said:
“As someone who never saw themselves as a
leader, BOLD Beginnings allowed me to take a
step forward and prove to myself that I can be a
leader, and that I don’t always have to work in the
background. BOLD Beginnings will increase your
confidence and allow you to not only become a
better leader, but a better person all around.”
“It is a great experience that will change you
as a person. You get to work with great people,
make new friends, and make a difference on the
campus!”
When asked to share the most meaningful part:
“The most meaningful part of BOLD Beginnings
was taking the initiative in starting a conversation on campus about the awareness of diversity
and it was definitely the highlight of this school
year for me!”
“Being a part of BOLD Beginnings was a growing
and learning experience that gave us as students
the ability to make a change. It is nice to know
that the people here at Stout care about what we
do and are willing to invest time and money to
help us learn so many skills that we will develop
and carry along in our everyday lives. I am excited
to see what the future of this project will hold and
hope that it continues to grow and be established
as a group of ambitious students that are given
the power to make change.”
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BACKYARD BASH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
5-7 PM
SOUTH LAWN
130
1,500
83%
Tables of organizations, campus
departments and service partners
In attendance
Satisfaction rate from first-year
students
INVOLVEMENT FAIR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2014
4-6 PM
GREAT HALL
86
Student organizations and departments
On average, organizations met with
students interested in joining their
organization
13
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PROGRAMMATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2014
4-6 PM
GREAT HALL
INFORMATION
186
89%
95%
84%
9
Student leaders registered
Satisfaction rate with keynote speaker
Reported keynote as engaging and entertaining
Said they would attend the Summit again
Breakout Sessions offered were
presented by UW-Stout staff and students
› Mastering the Art of Effective Communication (Kevin Snyder, Campuspeak)
› Don’t Fall Asleep at the Wheel: Simple Risk Management Strategies (Jeff Keenan, Urec)
› From Me to We: How to Create Successful, Sustainable Organizations Through Team-Building And
Empowering Your Members (Larry Mellinger, Urec)
› Organizing with OrgSync: Tools You Need to Manage Your
Org (Caleb Ahles, Involvement)
› Getting Your Website Up & Running with OrgSync (Keith
Catalano, Involvement)
› Budgeting: If You’re Not Having Fun You’re Doing it Wrong (Jennifer Lee & Shadrack Masaki,
Involvement & SSA)
› That Was the Best Meeting Ever! (Emily Ascher, Involvement)
› Are You Talkin’ to Me? Conflict, Communication, Commonalities (Mary McManus, Involvement)
› Maintaining a History With Your Organization (Heather Stecklein,
University Archives)
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STUDENT ORG LEADERSHIP SUMMIT,
CONTINUED
INFORMATION
The Involvement Center contracted Kevin Snyder, a Campuspeak
presenter, for the keynote address, “Anchor Your Leadership.”
As a professional speaker, author and student affairs administrator,
Kevin’s passion is helping students develop their leadership skills to
take action and lead successful organizations. As a former Dean of
Students, Kevin has in-depth experience in areas of student
leadership, Fraternity and Sorority Life, new student orientation,
student government, residence life, academic advising and more. He is
also a motivational speaker with more than 300 appearances, the
author of Think Differently and group author in Ten Keys to
Extraordinary Leadership. Additionally, Kevin is a member of Delta Tau
Delta Fraternity and a former staff member aboard Semester at Sea.
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STUDENT ORG LEADERSHIP SUMMIT,
CONTINUED
INSPIRATION
What Participants Enjoyed Most
› The variety of breakout session and the speaker
› Getting to know other org leaders sessions and OrgSync
› The friendly people and free food!
› The speaker was great!
› The opportunities to learn how to enhance my organization in many different areas
and seeing people
Key Learnings from the Summit
› It is important to make sure that everyone in your organization feels welcome and that
they feel important. This will help maintain members by creating a community environment.
› I was inspired with new topics to discuss for part of our professional development series
we offer our members as well as ways to inspire and welcome our current and new
members.
› That the president is not there to do it all, they are in place to get the ball rolling and
empowering the members of their org to process the events.
› No one will hear you if you don’t speak up, but you can’t forget that
listening is just important as speaking, if not more.
› Think differently, have a strategy, have passion.
General Learnings
› This event exceeded my expectations. I was surprised at how informative and fun this
afternoon was and I am glad majority of my board attended this with me. Thank you!
› Awesome job with the event, I was very impressed with the entire afternoon. I’m from
STAR/Ask5000 and I wish I had the opportunity to bring all of my employees! I will be
highly recommending this for the future.
› I think this should be mandatory for more than one member of each org’s
executive board.
› For it being four hours, the time really flew by and didn’t feel like it dragged on at all. This
was also what I heard from others attending the conference. And my board members really
benefitted about this conference.
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OFFICER TRANSITION WORKSHOPS:
IT’S MORE THAN A BINDER
INFORMATION
The Involvement Center hosted one-hour options workshops for student org leaders going through officer transition this
spring. Sessions were co-facilitated by Krista Proksch (Involvement Center) and Marya Wilson (College of Management).
Monday, March 24th 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, March 25th 8pm-9pm
Thursday, March 27th 5pm-6pm
44 student leaders attended to:
› Learn How And Why Officer Transition Is Important
› Reflect On Their Term
› Get Their Officer Transition Checklist
› Network With Other Org Leaders
INSPIRATION
Student leaders walked away with a comprehensive To-Do List for an effective officer transition, ideas for officer retreats and an
understanding about why it’s important to focus the time on transitioning. With strong attendance and several positive
comments, it will be worthwhile to host these workshops annually.
Effective leadership
transition is the process by
which past and future student
leaders in an organization
work together to review
and learn from previous
events and programs and
prepare for the upcoming
year.
WORKSHOP
OFFICER
TRANSITION
>> IT’S MORE THAN A BINDER <<
JOIN US
+
+
+
+
FOR A ONE HOUR WORKSHOP THAT WILL HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION
EFFECTIVELY SWITCH OFFICERS THIS SEMESTER!
LEARN HOW AND WHY OFFICER TRANSITION IS IMPORTANT
REFLECT ON YOUR TERM
GET YOUR OFFICER TRANSITION CHECKLIST
NETWORK WITH OTHER ORG LEADERS
SIGN UP
REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE DATES BELOW AHEAD OF TIME AT
W W W. S T U D E N T O R G S . U W S T O U T. E D U
+ MONDAY, MARCH 24TH 6PM - 7PM
+ TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH 8PM - 9PM
+ THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH 5PM - 6PM
SPONSORED BY THE INVOLVEMENT CENTER
CONTACT INVOLVMENT@UWSTOUT.EDU WITH QUESTIONS
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FAMILY WEEKEND
INFORMATION
25
events hosted by university departments and
student organizations
› NEW to 2014: Monster Drawing Rally, Fab Lab tours,
Shopping at the Niche, Family Fun Run & Walk
› View the 2014 Family Weekend brochure on Issu at:
SCHEDULE
Family Weekend Website
FAMILY WEEKEND
Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/parents/familyweekend
Data was collected by two different means to solicit
feedback on Family Weekend:
› During Family Weekend – iPad Mini Drawing at Registration
Table
› Post Family Weekend – sent via Qualtrics
› 53% were visiting first year students and 29% sophomore
› 52% of respondents visited on Friday, 99% on Saturday and
37% on Sunday.
› $304.36 spent on average per family over the weekend
When asked how did you learn about Family Weekend:
46% parent e-newsletter
34% personal invitation from their student
16% save the date postcard
5% responded via News Outlet
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FAMILY WEEKEND, CONTINUED
INSPIRATION
An overwhelming majority of family members responded
saying they just enjoyed spending time with their son
or daughter.
Among other comments were:
The Comedy show was a fun way to kick off the
weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed the Fashion
Without Fabric show. Thanks for all of the fun
activities that you planned.
Having our family all together. Siblings of
student FINALLY got to see where their
brother goes to school and how he lives.
I loved hanging out with my daughter! We both loved
110 in the Shade, and walking around the beautiful
theater. And the Fashion Without Fabric event was very
impressive, both in the quality of the student entries,
and educationally. I loved the fact that they were given
such a broad concept to work on and that it was such
an important event.
Time with our daughter and really getting
a wonderful tour of campus!
The variety of things to do were great. The comedy show, scavenger hunt, movie and fashion show were my favorites of the
weekend. The weekend guide book was great. We were able to plan our days so we could get the most out of them. We had
a wonderful time having our student share the campus with us.
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FAMILY WEEKEND, CONTINUED
Family Weekend 2014 -­‐ Quick Recap EVENT FRIDAY EVENTS Baseball Doubleheader Kubb Tournament Dangerous Reflec<ons Monster Drawing Rally 110 in the Shade (Friday) Comedy Sportz Relay for Life SATURDAY EVENTS Fun Run LST House Tours Fab Lab Tours The Niche Band Concert Family Photo Booth Sensory Taste Test Scavenger Hunt AHLA Benefit Auc<on Explore Stout History Study Abroad Pow Wow Demo Vendor Fair Choir Concert 110 in the Shade (Saturday) BDP Movie – “Ride Along” Fashion without Fabric Fashion w/o Fabric Overflow SUNDAY EVENTS Socball Doubleheader SPECIALS/RETAIL Involvement Prize Registra<ons Bookstore Sales -­‐ Friday Bookstore Sales -­‐ Saturday Bookstore Sales -­‐ Sunday Fireside Café Sales -­‐ Saturday Skylight Sales -­‐ Friday Skylight Sales -­‐ Saturday Skylight Sales -­‐ Sunday UDS Family Weekend Specials "
"
"
NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE
50 12 175-­‐200 100 aCendees and 30 ar<sts 100 401 400+ 40 45-­‐50 35 $820 in three hours 186 171 visits 70 48 families 54 21 came through, 3 aCended presenta<on 45 100+ 145 163 194 94 639 81 NOTES 4 teams Sold 40 pieces of art $36,000 raised $2,525 raised 60 192 Up $300 over last year Prize Drawings were a hit Up $1,060 over last year No coupon this year -­‐ Heavy clearance rack sales Up $700 over last year Solcball game drove traffic 54 patrons/$400 Down slightly over Friday average 1,105 patrons/Up $1,000 over Saturday average 981 patrons/Average to slightly below average for Sunday 33 -­‐ Frappucinno Happy Hour drinks 107 -­‐ $1.00 off all subs 5 -­‐ $2.00 off whole pizzas 11 -­‐ 1.00 off appe<zer baskets 45
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LEADERSHIP AWARDS RECEPTION
WELCOME TO A NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014
6:30 – 8:30 PM
GREAT HALL
250 in attendance
Received 70 nominations for leadership awards
Nearly
FOR THE
2014 LEADERSHIP AWARDS RECEPTION
Evening Schedule:
› Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts & Refreshments
Live music by the UW-Stout Jazz Ensemble
› Welcome
Involvement Center, SSA & Chancellor Sorensen
› Keynote Address
Scott Griesbach, Executive Director of Student Life Services
› BOLD Project Recognition
› Presentation of the Leadership Awards
› Samuel E. Wood Medallion Awards
Inspiration is at its height when the campus takes time to honor and reflect upon the great works of student leaders
and organizations. This year was no different – the time and energy students put into their out-of-class experience
reaches a culminating point at this event.
An emotional time for many, senior Medallion Award-winning students (and their family members) come together for
farewells and kudos for jobs well done.
This year’s event was attended by students at all academic and leader levels (from new to experienced).
Organization advisors were honored as well.
The event grows larger every year, reflecting improvements made in recognition of student effort and leadership.
Inspiring!
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LEADERSHIP AWARDS RECEPTION,
CONTINUED
Leadership Award Winners
› Volunteer the Year – Lisa Oswald
› Advocate of the Year - Shelby Schuppe
› Student Staff Team or Group of the Year – Writing Center
› Outstanding Student Employee – Jade Roinila, STEM
› Advisor of the Year – Emily Ascher, Gamma Sigma Sigma
› Organization Event of the Year –Homecoming, Menom Prom, Blue Devil Proudctions
› Student Organization of the Year – Stout Retail Association
› Outstanding Student Leader – Shadrack Masaki
The Bill Siedlecki Advisor of the Year Award
In spring 2014, SSA passed a motion to rename the Advisor of the Year Award in honor of long time UW-Stout staff member,
Bill Siedlecki. Bill served the campus community for 37 years including roles as Director of the Memorial Student Center
and advisor of the Stout Student Association for 17 years.
Throughout his career he was known for his commitment to the values of shared governance, being a champion of student
involvement, his devotion to the development of student leaders and his role as a mentor and friend to staff and students
alike.
This award is given annually to recognize advisors who go above and beyond in providing opportunities,
encouragement and motivation to students so that they can lead, learn and succeed. Emily Ascher, first recipient, is pictured
with Bill Siedlecki (above).
Alum Scott Cabot presents Caleb Ahles with
the Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award.
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LEADERSHIP AWARDS RECEPTION,
CONTINUED
Samuel E. Wood Medallion Winners
The Stout Student Association awarded 16 Samuel E. Wood Medallion Awards to graduating seniors. A video, produced
by MSC student videographer Scott Fisher, highlights interviews with the recipients discussing what inspired them to get
involved, what leadership means to them and advice they have for first year students.
The Samuel E. Wood Medallion award is the highest and most prestigious non-academic award that any UW-Stout student
can achieve.
Congratulations to the 2014 recipients
Caleb Ahles
Klare Armstrong
Phylicia Fehlen
Robert Felton
Garrison Gless
Kaitlyn Hafeman
Henry Hansen
Click to view video!
Laura Hanson
Justin Krutza
Melissa Lemerond
Juliana Lucchesi
Shadrack Masaki
Lisa Oswald
Angela Sanchez
Brandon Wayerski
Krisin Ziehl
Samuel E. Wood Medallion winners
Writing Center Tutors, Student Staff Team of the Year
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FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE
SERVICE-RELATED EVENTS:
Fall & Spring Yard Clean-Up
FA L L
SPRING
PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANTS
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EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:
FSL Workshop
FSL leaders had the opportunity to attend a workshop after the Student Org Leadership Summit on
September 13th with keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin
Snyder. Snyder came with a strong background in
FSL and helped students work toward goals and vision for UW-Stout’s FSL community.
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All Greek Meeting
Inter Greek Council hosted its All Greek Meeting in
November 2013. For it’s second year, this meeting
focused on the Step Up program.
It reminded
Greeks to
come together
and help each
other, not be
against each
other.
227
fraternity and sorority members attended
Members were broken into two groups
New Members
Returning Members
Four facilitators went through a Train-the-Trainer
event with the Counseling Center
Mary Christensen – Alpha Phi
Daniel Degallier – Pi Lambda Phi
Phylicia Fehlen – Sigma Sigma Sigma
Kaitlyn Rabuck – Delta Zeta
73% believe Step Up is a worthwhile program for the FSL community to be a part of.
What are the THREE most prominent issues you see within
the Greek community at UW-Stout?
Disrespect among others
27%
Alcohol
25%
Academic Misconduct
9%
Anger Issues
7%
Hazing
6%
Sexual Assault
5%
Disordered Eating
4%
Depression
3%
Discrimination
3%
Relationship Violence
3%
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DESK HIGHLIGHTS
SPRING SEMESTER
Back from Left: Krista Proksch, Megan Antony,
Sam Timmerman, Angie Toth, Alivia Boddie
Front from left: Tiffany Suen, Hannah Mead,
Shelby Schuppe
Missing: Alyssa Gordon
FALL SEMESTER
Back from left: Sam Bauman, Megan Antony,
Lindsay Erstad, Sam Timmerman
Front from left: Tiffany Suen, Hannah Mead,
Shelby Schuppe
QUICK HIGHLIGHTS!
› The Involvement Center Desk welcomed three new student staff members during spring semester,
Alivia Boddie, Kate Fochs and Alyssa Gordon.
› Two students took a leave of absence from the Involvement Center for co-ops. Lead, Samantha Bauman,
took a position at Nosco in Gurnee , IL. Lindsay Erstad took a position at the Minnesota Twins for Target Field Events.
› Eleven on-campus events and four off-campus trips were planned for the year totaling more than 1,600
participants.
› Staff continue to send Campus Life Today daily to all students.
CASINO NIGHT
CRAFT NIGHT
SUNDAES ON
MONDAYS
GAME NIGHT
HOMECOMING
KICK OFF DANCE
STOUT’S GOT
TALENT
INVOLVEMENT CENTER
Inspiring Innovation. Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/campuslife/getinvolved
PUMPKIN DECORATING
GROCERY BAG BINGO
MINUTE TO WIN IT
MALL OF AMERICA
Mall of America
ROAD
Tuesday April 1st, 2014
GROCERY BAG
TRIP
BINGO
www.uwstout.edu/campuslife/getinvolved
Leave from the Memorial Student Center
BLOOMINGTON
MN
WIN FREE GROCERIES!
MSC Ballrooms 7 - 9 PM
Sunday November, 10th
11 AM - 5 PM
Sign up for this FREE trip
online at:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH
STARTING AT 7PM
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DESK HIGHLIGHTS
FIND YOUR FIT
Involvement staff were busy fall semester planning for a new
program to soft launch in spring, Find Your Fit: Personalized
Involvement Planning.
PERSONALIZED INVOLVEMENT PLANNING
YOUR
FIND
Find Your Fit is for students who want to get involved but don’t know where
to begin. They can set up a indivdiual meeting with a student Involvement
Specialist to reflect on their interests, set goals, explore opportunitites and
develop an action plan.
Five students took part in a Find Your Fit session. We anticipte this program to
grow during fall semester with new students on campus and with the development
of the Pick One program. We took spring semester to use as a soft launch, work
through the process and then gear to up heavily promote it in the fall.
FIT
WANT TO GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS?
DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?
Schedule an appointment with an
Involvement Specialist to:
SET GOALS
FIND OPPORTUNITIES
DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN
Our student Involvement Specialists
are here to guide you to involvement
opportunities that are the very best
fit for you!
Visit www.uwstout.edu/campuslife/getinvolved
to schedule an appointment today!
Shelby Schuppe, Involvment Specialist who helped develop the
program ,was advertising Find Your Fit sessions at the January
Involvement Fair.
VISIT US ONLINE:
www.uwstout.edu/campuslife/getinvolved
VISIT US IN PERSON:
106 Memorial Student Center
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL:
involvement@uwstout.edu
SEARCH STUDENT ORGS ONLINE:
uwstout.orgsync.com
FIND
YOUR
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
FIT
PERSONALIZED INVOLVEMENT PLANNING
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MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
As the Campus Activities Coordinator, Emily Ascher blends roles as supervisor of and
advisor to students with various opportunities to reach out to the
campus and community. Primary responsibility for and with Blue Devil
Productions and contracting campus events are described below.
BLUE DEVIL PRODUCTIONS (BDP)
In this role, Ascher has supervised/advised the 10 student staff of
Blue Devil Productions (BDP) in the coordination and production of
55 events.
Despite a number of different job
roles/responsibilities I have
experienced in my role in the MSC, working with Blue Devil
Productions has been a constant, and a constant favorite role.
Every year it amazes me how the new leaders in BDP are able to push the
limits of the year before, bringing on trending, popular
entertainment to campus.
- Emily Ascher
Blue Devil Productions has a long history of hosting outstanding events, such as:
› Thursday Night Out Music Series, including Teddy Geiger, Kosha Dillz, Stephan Jerzak, and Farewell Continental
› Comedy Series standout Alice Wetterland (678 attendees)
› Concert Music Series – YelaWolf w/St Paul Slim, and The Cataracs
› Film Series standouts “The Great Gatsby”, “This is the End”, “Monsters University”, “Catching Fire”, “Frozen” and “The Lego Movie” .
•Blue Devil Productions produced 55 events during the 2013-2014 school year. This is 7 fewer from 62 events in 2012-2013.
•Total attendance = 13,564
•Attendance was up by 1,275 over the previous year (2012-2013 with 12,289 attendees).
•Films Series had another year of record success with 4,364 students at 15 different films shown on weekends.
•The cost per head was $9.51 with an decrease of $1.40 per attendee from the 12-13 cost per head ($10.91)
•In 2001-2002 (the first year this statistic was kept) the cost per head was $15.64 with total attendance of 5,801.
BDP received Organization Event of the Year award at the Leadership Awards Reception for their work
planning Homecoming: Channel your Inner Flannel.
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BDP -­‐ 2013-­‐14 Spending By Category Allocation191.42
Alloca;on -­‐ $142,
$142,191.42 Revenue969.95
Revenue-­‐ $18,
$ 18,969.95 Carry
Over$18,
705.49
Carry Over -­‐ $ 18,705.49 TotalTotal -­‐ $$179,866.86
179,866.86 Total
SpentTotal Spent -­‐ $$147,915.90
147,915.90 Registra&on $3,168.00 2% Postage $140.01 0% Service Center $572.15 0% State Vehicle $540.00 0% 1% Security $563.75 0% Duplica&ng Center $979.30 1% Speakers $5,275.00 4% Other Contractual Services $36,187.64 24% Other Charge Backs $3,148.84 2% Office Supplies Lodging $2,565.38 $
2,137.41 2% 1% Insurance $11.31 0% Food Services $2,165.25 1% Technical Services $4,419.75 3% Adver&sing $380.00 Dues 0% $770.00 Entertainment $65,612.00 44% Film $14,991.25 10% Event Supplies $2,288.86 2% Equipment $2,000.00 1% 54
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BLUE DEVIL PRODUCTIONS (BDP)
2013-2014
32
26
58
8,746
4,818
13,564
EVENTS
PEOPLE
12-13 Totals
11-12 Totals
10-11 Totals
09-10 Totals
08-09 Totals
07-08 Totals
06-07 Totals
05-06 Totals
EVENTS
PEOPLE
62 Events
56 Events
52 Events
58 Events
59 Events
60 Events
57 Events
49 Events
EVENTS
PEOPLE
12,289
11,939
12,893
14,398
15,614
13,618
11,254
9,523
BDP Budget Summary (4 year comparison)
13-14
Artist Fees
Other Expenses
Student Payroll
Total Expenditures
Total SSA Allocation
Subtotal
Income (Tickets & Other)
Total Revenue
Cost per Head
(overage covered by contingency fund)
$85,878.25
25,850.01
36,187.64
147,915.90
142,191.42
(5,724.48)
18,969.95
13,245.47
$9.51
12-13
$72,802.96
37,747.78
38,200.26
148,751
128,896
(19,855)
14,622
-5,233
$10.91
11-12
10-11
$82,752.25
36,267.86
35,030.01
154,050.12
133,136.00
(20,914.12)
10,261.45
-10,652.67
$12.04
$74,733.17
30,758.69
31,563.94
137,055.80
140,724.00
(+3,668.20)
27,066.09
30,734.29
$8.53
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CONTRACTING AND SUPPORTING CAMPUS EVENTS
UW-Stout Contracts
Combined monetary value for 2013-2014: $136,119.01
Number of Contracted Events:
172 (78 fall, 94 spring)
165
164 164
$165,428.30
$145,481.95
$136,594.01
$146,978.28
60 contracts were processed between April 1 and May 7, 2014 (23 event contracts were completed in one week alone).
The Involvement Center assisted student organizations with contracting, event planning resources, and entertainment selection.
Student Org contracts: $108,155
Blue Devil Productions Contracts: $72,687
Number of Contracts
50 contracts for Blue Devil Productions;
78 contracts for Student Organizations;
44 contracts were for outside departments including: University Dining, University Housing, RHA, Applied Social Sciences, Honors College,
Sustainability Office, Professional Development Committee, and the School of Education.
Contracts ranged from $25 to $17,500.
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AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES
HIGHLIGHTS/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION
Thirteen student staff members led over twenty projects that impacted the community, raised awareness of social issues,
encouraged conversational dialogue, and presented issues of student concern.
In the process, they drove messages through visual and social media, worked in teams to develop events and audiences,
and co-sponsored nearly all activities with over thirty different groups, from student organizations, to campus
departments, to local agencies.
Graphic Designer Ashley Spatola graduated in December after sharing three years of excellent design work, and Michel
Tume assumed the graphic design role for Ally Initiatives, stepping up immediately to the challenges of the role. Particular
recognition is due to MSC student videographer Scott Fisher, and graphic designers Andrew Benson and Katherine
Bosworth who added their skills to Ally projects this year.
Both Caleb Ahles and Fitzie Heimdahl graduated in May after 3 ½ years of employment with
Ally Initiatives. Shelby Schuppe is the new Team Lead for Ally Initiatives.
INSPIRATION
Staff members make efforts to include intersections of social group membership with each event. The principle driving
this effort is that we are more than one aspect of our identities. As such, we need to address the whole person. Each
person is a blend of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and so on…
The process of seeking common ground
and moving social action is not always
fun, nor is it easy. The persistence and
drive to help others make meaning of
the world around them is inspiring and
also challenging. Whether linear
thinkers or cloud-dreamers, the staff
found their way to presenting an
interesting array of events.
- Mary McManus
Spring 2014 Ally Staff Members
Back: Caleb Ahles, Molly Harvey, D.J. McDonald, Katie Quinn, Fitzie Heimdahl,
Michel Tume, Mary McManus
Center: Tiffany Olek, Shelby Schuppe, Abbey Schneider, Rachel Guck, Serena
Johnson
Front: Stephanie Pozuelos, Amy Geislinger
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ALLY INITIATIVES FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The cost of these events to the UW-Stout undergraduate student (n=9000) is $2.96 Just about ten percent
of the student population attended and/or participated in Ally and Ally co-sponsored events this year. More
than 80 organizations, departments and agencies partnered with Ally Initiatives this year.
INFORMATION
Chancellor’s Special Fund
Three of the staff positions were funded by a $3000 allocation from the Chancellor’s Special Fund for student retention. Students in these
roles worked as Communications Specialists for a maximum of 5 hours a week, using social media platforms to help raise the profile of Ally
Initiatives and Stoutreach efforts. They also aided in staffing events and attending staff meetings. Special Fund desired outcomes include
student engagement that will aid in creating strong connections to the University (keeping students on track toward degree completion). The
success of this effort brings three positions for the coming academic year, the second year of this effort.
INSPIRATION
Ask a busy person...
2013-2014 saw an abundance of leadership evidenced by student staff members. The saying that “if you need something done, ask a busy
person” is true! During the 2013-2014 academic year:
› Abbey Schneider was elected to the presidency of Alpha Phi.
› Michel Tume was elected to the presidency of the Black
Student Union.
› Stephanie Pozuelos was the president of Latinos Unidos
and has become a McNair Scholar.
› DJ McDonald was hired to lead the entire new student
orientation team.
› Molly Harvey was a Resident Advisor.
› Katie Quinn was hired as a Resident Advisor.
› Tiffany Olek joined the women’s ice hockey team.
› Rachel Guck joined Alpha Phi.
› Fitzie Heimdahl performed in the MLK Jr. community event
and helped beautify the utility boxes downtown.
› Serena Johnson was involved in creating “PHILA-FRIDAYS”, an
open mic-type of event that allows for creative expression.
› Amy Geislinger received the MSC New Student Employee of the
Year award.
› Shelby Schuppe was elected to the role of Director of Organization
Affairs in the spring 2014 SSA elections and was the recipient of the
Alec Kirby Memorial Award for Leadership in Social Justice, a new
award named for Kirby, a longtime professor in the Social Sciences
department who died in January. Shelby was honored as Advocate of
the Year at the Leadership Reception.
› Caleb Ahles received the Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award, the
highest award given to graduating students for performance and
leadership outside of the academic realm.
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INSPIRATIONAL ALLY AND CIVIC EVENTS
Intersections
Film & dialogue
“A Place at the Table”
“Straightlaced”
“Beyond Our Differences”
“Price of Sand”
“Wahdjha”
“Inorganic We Trust”
Other Projects and Speakers
› Poverty Simulation, panel and dialogue
› Dr. David Cortright, (U of Notre Dame) International Peace
› Tents of Witness, Wm Mitchell School of Law
› Speak Week
› Post Secret
› Vagina Monologues book club and theater event
› HOLI celebration of spring and color
Inspriational Highlights: Videos created
Veterans memorial (roll call event, continuous showing of
Together we can make a difference: suicide awareness
video on 11-11-13)
http://vimeo.com/80033231
(speaker, premiere, speak out)
http://vimeo.com/81158429
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Part Of The Institutional Infrastructure
Yard Clean-Up - For the second year, the InterGreek Council, representing nine student organizations, assisted in
coordinating and staffing the Fall and spring yard clean-ups. 83 students participated in the fall, and 68 spring, raking yards of
fifteen homebound citizens in Menomonie as well as helping clean up the historic Evergreen Cemetery.
Veterans Day presents opportunity to share hosting duties (with the Vets Club, ROTC and Veterans Services office) of the
Remembrance Roll Call. On November 11, 2013, the names of 141 members of the military who died in service in the past
year were read. A special video project was created, including interviews with Veterans who are students or who are employed
at UW-Stout. In addition, members of the Stout community were asked to submit photos and/or memorabilia for inclusion in the
video. Multimedia/Entertainment Design student Scott Fisher created the video as part of his employment with the Memorial
Student Center.
The Holiday Giving Tree is the UW-Stout version of Dunn County’s Christmas for Kids effort, which typically serves 1500
children annually. Since the early 1990’s, the age, sizes and gift requests for 100 or more children under the age of 16 are
“adopted” by students, faculty and staff members. Additional requests come in for older teens as well. The logistics and
behind-the-scenes successful collaboration across service agencies, business, industry, churches, civic groups and the
University remind us that in many ways, there really is a Santa Claus.
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday falls annually during Winterm. Ally Initiatives still shares in commemorating the good works
of Dr. King in relation to the Civil Rights Movement with the Menomonie community. An event sponsored by Literacy Volunteers
of the Chippewa Valley and the Red Cedar Peace Initiative focused this year on Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”. Ally
Initiatives student staff member Fitzie Heimdahl, read aloud some of the works written by persons incarcerated at the Dunn
county jail as well as excerpts from Dr. King’s “Letter”. Placing students and prominent community members in the roles of
readers helped bring home the message and need for attention to literacy and education as a way to change a life.
Newer To The Infrastructure
INFORMATION
For three years, staff members (with VISTA assist) have made OrgSync agency visits (summer/fall) - Graduate student Mike Shiel spent the
fall term aiding local agencies in updating their ORGSYNC/Stoutreach profiles, and helping to identify paths to collect accurate data about
student volunteering. In the coming summer, student staff members will take on this trouble-shooting role.
INSPIRATION
Community Technology Literacy Collaborative - Mike Shiel finished his VISTA experience in Bridging the Technology Divide (effective August,
2013). The MSC was fortunate to retain his services for the fall semester, allowing for continued movement toward independent sustainability of the Dunn County Literacy Technology Collaborative. The United Way of Dunn County sponsored the printing of 1500 brochures (Dunn
County Technology Skills Road Map). Brochures are available at Workforce Resource, Menomonie Leisure Center, Literacy Volunteers of the
Chippewa Valley, United Way of Dunn County, Menomonie Public Library, UW Extension office, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and 24/7
Telcom. McManus periodically attends the Collaborative meetings.
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On-going Challenges...
Generally speaking, student volunteering is an area that needs further scrutiny. September and Winter volunteer fairs included fewer than ten
agencies able to leave their workplace to participate.
During the summer service agency meetings, staff members are finding that many students are volunteering, but agency staff are not using
ORGSYNC to track volunteer hours. In some cases they do not use ORGSYNC because they have a different electronic tracking process. In
other cases, they prefer hard copy. Agencies are willing to try the system with regular prompting from staff.
Preliminary data from Stepping Stones of Dunn County offers a solid example of student
service-learning and volunteer effort in the community:
• From January 1 to August 31 we have had 22 UW-Stout students (this number could be a bit low)
here at Stepping Stones both in internship/practicums, class related, and others just volunteering.
• Of these 22 students who have been here on a regular basis:
9 were doing internships/practicums totaling 1,430 hours!!!! (8 Voc Rehab and 1 Psychology)
4 were from the Dietetics program---weekly volunteering for the summer
3 were from HDFS classes for cultural competency
6 volunteering for a group they were involved in or just to volunteer
INSPIRATION
The total number of hours that students have provided at Stepping Stones
already this year makes up almost a full time position!! A big thank you to them--they have been an amazing group!!
(Jane Redig, Voluneer Coordinator, Stepping Stones of Dunn County)
The good news? 200 student leaders were surveyed this year.
When asked about volunteering, this was their response:
EBI Qo23 Citizenship: to what degree do you volunteer your
time to worthy causes?
% Resp
N
Mean
Std Dev
= 99.0%
= 196
= 4.51
= 1.61
The challenge remains:
How do we learn about student
volunteer efforts, the value the
student gains from service, and
the value the community gains
from student effort?
- Mary McManus
It is unknown whether this data reflects student leader volunteering for the good of their own organization, or student leader
volunteering at one of the 31 service agencies (portal sites) located in Menomonie.
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WITH ALLY INITIATIVES
(14 student orgs)
Stout Student Association
Veterans Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
InterGreek Council
School Counseling Organization
Stout Council on Family Relations
Psychology Club
Pi Lambda Phi
Sustainable Agriculture Education Association
Pre-Health Society
Stout Student Dietetic Association
GreenSense
International Relations Club
Residence Hall Association
(25 departments)
UW-Stout Football team
Center for Applied Ethics
Applied Social Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies
Psychology
University Counseling Center
University Housing
The Qube
Multicultural Student Services
ASPIRE office
Enrollment Services/Admissions
International Education/Study Abroad/International Student
Services
The Advisement Center
Veterans Services Office
ROTC
Dean of Students Office
Furlong Gallery
School of Education
RW Swanson Learning Center
Office of Sustainability
Colleges:
Honors College
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Education, Health and Human Sciences;
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics;
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ALLY INITIATIVES FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Local Agency and Community Partners (45)
United Way of Dunn County
American Red Cross of Western Wisconsin
Arbor Place
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Cedarbrook Church
Center for Independent Living
Chippewa Falls School District
Chippewa Valley Learning in Retirement
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Dunn County Department of Health and Human Services & Meals
on Wheels program
Downsville Elementary
Dunn County Humane Association
Dunn County Partnership for Youth
Dunn County Workforce Resource
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Knapp Elementary
Literacy Volunteers of the Chippewa Valley
Main Street Menomonie
Mayo Health Systems/Red Cedar
Menomonie Community Garden
Menomonie Leisure Center
Menomonie Public Library
OakLawn Elementary
Positive Alternatives
Red Cedar Peace Initiative
River Heights Elementary
School District of the Menomonie Area
Special Olympics Wisconsin
Stepping Stones of Dunn County
Sylvan Hills Organic Produce Farm
Tainter Menomin Lake Improvement Association
The ARC of Dunn County
The Bridge To Hope
The Giving Tree Counseling and Resource Center
24/7 Telcom
UW Extension Center for Community Technology Solutions
UW Extension Dunn County
Wakanda Elementary
West Central Wisconsin Community Action (WESTCAP)
West Central Wisconsin Invasive Plant Management
Wisconsin Campus Compact & Americorps VISTA
Workforce Resource
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AMERICORPS MEMBERS
INFORMATION
As the food security project was ending with Wisconsin Campus Compact in 2013, VISTA Trevor Peterson utilized a substantial asset map to lay
the groundwork for the University to host two half-time Americorps members. Along with Food and Nutrition Department, the Involvement Center shared application to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for mid-August start-up of the F2S
program. Letters of support from School District of the Menomonie Area food service director, Director of Dunn County Public Health department and others led to approval of the DATCP F2S program. The program has already been approved for Year Two with a probable Third year of
DATCP support on the horizon. Kara Helget (graduate student, Food Sciences) and Joe Kalscheur (senior, Applied Health Sciences) launched
the first year of this effort, supervised by Dr. Kerry Peterson (Food and Nutrition Dept), and Mary McManus.
INSPIRATION
Fit for Family – Joe Kalscheur worked with Cale Proksch of the School District of Menomonie Area to establish a
series of early evening events for families. Each evening introduced a new activity for families to do together and also
brought families to the table for taste-testing fresh foods. Student athletes, members of the Stout Student Dietetic
Association and Pre-Health Society volunteered for these evenings.
Adventurous Eaters – Each of the 5 elementary schools in the district participated in taste testing during monthly
visits from UW-Stout student volunteers. 3 or more volunteers worked at each school to encourage students to taste
new foods then “vote” (either “YES!” or “no thank you”). The number of votes received determined how the food may
be incorporated into future school menus. Food Service Director Michelle Kloser worked with Kara Helget on this
project, conducted in each of the five months of the second semester. The project will continue in the fall in
Menomonie and other schools in the area.
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Wellness Fair and National Volunteer Week– Kara and Joe staffed information tables about the Farm to School
program during the campus Wellness Fair and National Volunteer Week held in April.
INSPIRATION
School Gardens bring the science and art of growing to the elementary school setting. Two new gardens (one brand new, one renewed) have
become summer projects for the Americorps team and volunteers from Master Gardeners, elementary teachers, Dunn County Health Department, Parent-teacher organizations, summer school students at the University, high school and middle school, and families of youth who
attend the elementary schools. Joe Kalscheur requested and received a grant from the Board of Directors on United Way of Dunn County to
support garden development.
Teachers will be able to demonstrate the garden-to-table cycle in the elementary school, teaching students about seeds, planting,
photosynthesis, and the process of growing food organically. Each school kitchen will utilize the produce grown on site. Community members
involved in planning are already assuming the responsibility to sustain these projects.
INFORMATION
Assessment, Research & Procurement are also part of the mix for the F2S program. Americorps members Helget and
Kalscheur wrote a student research grant proposal to support the F2S program and include assessment of 4th graders in
the school district regarding eating habits and familiarity with fresh produce. The outcomes of the assessment will be
analyzed over the summer and shared with stakeholders in the fall. Outcomes will also help drive decisions about
procurement of local food.
INSPIRATION
In June of 2013, a bid was submitted to host the Campus Compact Upper Midwest Civic Engagement Summit. This 4-state event
was held in the Memorial Student Center on June 12-13, 2014. With 80 attendees for the Thursday pre-summit extended workshops
and networking dinner, and 140 for the Friday Summit, opportunities to meet and share strategies with new colleagues and old were
abundant. The Summit theme of “Reciprocity in Action” was made evident at the lunch keynote offered by Pardeep Kaleka and Arno
Michaelis of Serve2Unite in Milwaukee. Crossing boundaries of hatred and fear to create peace as a purpose of healing resonated
with the participants. Five UW-Stout students attended the event. It will be inspiring to learn how they put this information to use in
the coming year.
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STUDENT STAFF DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT STAFF DEVELOPMENT
The MSC coordinates a fall and spring semester training for all student employees each year. This spring, the
training was put in the hands of the students!
A committee that the included student employees from a wide range of MSC sub-departments met consistently over winter break
to coordinate a meaningful and relevant training for all staff. The training was even complete with a Pirate Theme, “Aye, aye
Mate!”
Overall, the students did a great job and the feedback from other students was positive. This proved to be a valuable means of
planning our student staff training and will become a cornerstone for future staff trainings.
The Training Committee was even nominated for Student Group of the Year at the Annual Leadership Awards
Reception by Associate Director, Jennifer Lee.
This group of students did a wonderful job of creating a professional
training for their peers that was both engaging and informative. The event was
held in a single evening with a Pirate theme, and consisted of a dinner with
speakers and videos, breakout sessions, an educational scavenger hunt, and team
photos. They did a great job of making training fun and informative.
- Jennifer Lee
To Connect More People More Deeply
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STUDENT STAFF DEVELOPMENT
ACUI REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The Memorial Student Center sent two student delegates to the regional ACUI conference at UW-Whitewater in November 2013.
Shelby Schuppe, Involvement Center, and Brittney Fillafer, Building Manager, represented the MSC student staff and have paved
the way for future MSC employees to attend and gain valueable professional development at the ACUI conference.
The MSC Design Team submitted multiple pieces of work for the ACUI Region 8 Conference
Graphics Competition. They took home the following awards!
Web or Digital Media
1st Place: Calvin Keye’s Student Org Video http://vimeo.com/uwstoutmsc/getinvolved
Web or Digital Media
2nd Place: Scott Fisher’s OrgSync Video http://vimeo.com/73167741
3 or more Color Poster
2nd Place: Katherine Bosworth’s Trivia Night
Promotional Campaign
2nd Place: MSC Take a Pic
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PROFESSIONAL
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
MSC DESIGN TEAM
Designer efforts in the MSC have been centralized over the past year, it’s exciting to now have a cohesive
team of designers who can work together on large-scale projects and feed off of each other’s creativity.
› Student Life Promotions has been eliminated as an internal service function. All work outside of the MSC (e.g. Dining) has
been moved over the designers in Student Life Services, supervised by Andrew Cleveland.
› The MSC Design Team includes a web designer, two graphic designers, a videographer and a digital content designer.
› Krista Proksch took over supervision of all designers until a Marketing Coordinator position is approved and filled.
› A lead student position was created and filled by long time MSC student employee, Keith Catalano. Keith graduated in May
and Katherine Bosworth has now filled the lead design position.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Mission/Vision Work
The MSC Pro Staff spent a morning working as a team to develop a mission statement for the MSC. Led by
Kaye Schendel, a former UW-L counterpart and friend of the MSC, the pro staff did some important reflecting
on why we do what we do and the important role that we play for our students.
Mission: A student focused community that
offers gathering places, services, and
opportunities in support of learning and personal growth in a safe, positive,
welcoming environment.
The MSC plans to bring Kaye back for part two, to continue the work on our
mission and develop a vision statement.
MSC Branding Development
Former BDP executive, Jillian McDowell Davis, worked with the MSC pro staff in
January 2013 to discuss marketing and branding for the MSC. Jillian worked for MONO and helped the
staff shed some light on the image and brand we want to integrate within our community:
To Connect More People More Deeply
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STAFF KUDOS!
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Emily Ascher
Campus Activities Coordinator Receives Statewide Award
October 21st, 2013
University Communications
Emily Ascher, University Centers campus activities coordinator, was honored Friday, Oct. 18, at the
Wisconsin College Personnel Association Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Ascher received the Nora
McGuire Outstanding Professional Award for “demonstrated initiative, creativity, and innovation” in
her work.
“Emily has always sought out opportunities to contribute beyond her job description and beyond our
department,” said Darrin Witucki, University Centers director, who nominated Ascher. From
developing great training programs and effective work processes to serving on multiple campus
committees, Ascher’s efforts “are greatly appreciated across campus.”
“Emily is in the field for the right reasons — to help students develop and succeed,” Witucki said.
In 2012 Ascher received a UW-Stout Academic Staff Outstanding Service Award, which is based on
student nominations and a student vote.
“I pretty much love the MSC. Whether it’s a university trip, organization or attending an event, students
will be able to leave here with memories that confirm this was an important part of their lives, and
they’re better because of it,” Ascher said.
In 2014 she recieved the Bill Siedleck; Advisor of the Year Award at Stout’s
annual Leadership Awards Reception.
Read the full story here.
Darrin Witucki
University Centers Director Receives National Certification
February 4, 2014
University Communications
A University of Wisconsin-Stout administrator recently was honored by a national professional
organization. Darrin Witucki, director of University Centers at UW-Stout, has been designated as a
Certified Auxiliary Service Professional by the National Association of College Auxiliary Services.
The four-year certification is awarded to individuals with knowledge in management, leadership,
marketing, student development and operations.
“I’m proud of Darrin for this certification and achievement. The process requires extensive
preparation, and it reflects his commitment to students and the profession,” said Scott Griesbach,
executive director of Student Life Services at UW-Stout.
Witucki said the certification process provided “a satisfying reminder that no matter what topic area
I was studying, the core goal of that area was to help students succeed and develop. Stewardship,
student development and student success are found throughout every layer of this multifaceted field.
It renewed my pride in our profession.“
Read the full story here.
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CONGRATS TO OUR RETIREES!
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
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COMMITTEES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Memorial Student Center staff members are also integral to the actions of campus committees,
community efforts, and professional organizations. Several staff members have submitted
information to be shared in this report.
Emily Ascher – Campus Activities Coordinator
Conferences - NACA Regional Conference Planning Committee St. Paul, MN; WiNAP Conference Eau Claire, WI; WCPA Conference, WI Dells;
ACUI Regional Conference Whitewater, WI; National Association for Campus Activities Northern Plains Regional Conference St. Paul, MN; National Science Olympiad (Future Planning Committee) Orlando, FL; OrgSync Connect Dallas, TX
Committees –WeekOne Committee; Blue Rah Committee; Student Disciplinary Hearing Committee; Homecoming Committee; Here I Stand
Committee; BOLD Project, Science Olympiad National Tournament Planning Committee (2016); NACA Regional Conference Planning Committee for 2015 – Showcase Coordinator; Housing Awards Reviewer
Presentations– Blue Devil Ambassador Training: Here I Stand; Memorial Student Center Employee Trainings: Small group break-out session
presenter (Fall), Safety & Fire/Evacuation presenter (Spring); Leadership Summit Presenter: Effective Meetings – Hosting the Best Meeting
Ever; Honors Colloquium Facilitator (Fall); Legacy Leader Program Co-Coordinator/Presenter: Leaving a Legacy; January Professional Development Co-Presenter: New Advisors & Advising and Organization; Marketing and Business Education Association Guest Speaker: There is No I in
Team; Career Exploration Class: Strengths Based Leadership
Additional Involvement - Advisor of Gamma Sigma Sigma (National Service Sorority), GSS Region 1 Director Visit – Hostess
Siri Bell – Officer Operations Associate
Conferences – Lead and Assisted in Organization of Aurora, Early Childhood, Spring Career Conference. Will be attending EMS conference in
September. Organized team to Display at Menomonie Wedding Fair, created new display. Attended the UW-System Director’s meeting at UWPlatteville, coordinated with other Student Unions Reservation Teams.
Committees – Was nominated for the Classified Development Committee.
Trainings/Campus Events – Assisted and trained users on virtual EMS. Was trained in CommonSpot and updated Conference and Reservations website. Helped increase MSC Social Media Presence. Assisted the Dining Office during the winter Graduation Buffet.
Rose Christianson – Cash Management Supervisor
Trainings/Campus Events – All MSC Student Staff Training
Commuity Involvement: Hosting the Honors Flight Info Table at Freedom Fest (2014); Dunn County Master Gardener.
Jody Engeldinger– University Services Program Associate
Committees – Hall of Heroes Committee
Trainings/Campus Events – All MSC Student Staff Training
Malinda Hebert- Assistant Director of Operations, MSC
Conferences - May Directors Meeting in Platteville, WI
Committees- Search and Screen for the Student Life Services Director of Conference and Events, Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Committee , Tourism in Menomonie working group, SLS Tourism website committee, Banking Relationship Committee
Training - Participated and graduated from Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Menomonie program , Participated
in fall and spring MSC student training
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Jennifer Lee – Associate Director, MSC
Conferences - Attended WiNAP in LaCrosse Wisconsin; SUFAC Summit at UW-Eau Claire; Union Directors Meeting; UW-Stout and UW-Eau
Claire; OrgSync Connect in Dallas, TX
Committees - MSC Policy Committee; Alternative Transportation Committee; Chancellor’s Coalition on Alcohol and Other Drugs (unofficial
member); First Year Advisor Search and Screen Committee; Assistant Director, Memorial Student Center Search and Screen Committee; BOLD
Project Convener; Week One Planning Committee; Board of Regents Planning Committee.
Trainings/Campus Events -New at Stout; Edge Sessions: Information Portal, Qualtrics Surveys, WISDM & Hyperion, Commonspot basics, and
Managing Outlook; RecycleMania – Flash Mob participant; Leadership Summit Budget Management with SSA; Advisor Roundtable Risk
Management and Student Organization Budgeting 101
Karen Lund
Committees – Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon Coordinator; MSC Policy Review Committee; Chancellor’s Holiday
Reception Coordinator
Trainings/presentations – EDGE Sessions
Mary McManus – Assistant Director, MSC
Conferences – WINAP attendance; UWEC Campus Compact drive-in conference presenter; Wisconsin Campus Compact annual meeting,
March 20 at Madison College; Hosted the Upper Midwest Civic Engagement Summit, a four-state conference held by Campus Compact at the
MSC, June 12-13.
Committees – JIT (Just in time) and professional development grant review committee SAS and Research Services; Awards & Recognition
Committee, SAS
Trainings/Campus Events – participated in supervisor training for Department of Ag Trade and Consumer protection re: Americorps F2S program; Honors Colloquium facilitator; DECA MBEA event judge, January 11; led nomination effort on behalf of Dr. Susan Wolfgram for Campus
Compact Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty national award.
Krista Proksch – Involvement Coordinator
Conferences – WiNAP, Eau Claire, WI; OrgSync Connect, Dallas, TX (Attendee and Presenter, “Give ‘Em the Goods: Making OrgSync
Worthwhile”)
Committees - Chancellor’s Coalition on Alcohol and Drugs; Campus Engagement Committee; Assistant Director of Student Life Services
Search and Screen Committee; Graphic Design and Social Media Consortiums
Trainings/Presentations/Campus Events–Edge Sessions Presenter (The Many Hats of Advising a Student Organization and Making a
Difference Through Student Org Advising); Week One Presenter (Get Sync’d with OrgSync); StrengthsFinder Facilitator (ASPIRE to Educate,
TRDIS 101 001: Seminar in Career Exploration); Conflict Resolution Presentor (TEACH Precollege Program); Engagement Sessions Notetaker;
Legacy Leaders Presenter (Your Personal Professional Brand)
Rhonda Rubenzer – Student Org Accounts Manager
Conferences – WiNAP, Eau Claire
Trainings/Campus Events – Presented Attend to Spend for student organizations; Attended the following: Travelwise, Access, Outlook Excel,
Word and Adobe, PowerPoint, WISDM, Student data resources, Image Now, Strong Interest Inventory, MSC Student Fall Orientation
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Doris Strehlau - Reservationist
Committees - Participated in the Minority Faculty/Staff mentoring program and meetings as a resource person;
Training/presentations - Involved in Building Manager training session on reservations for the MSC; Participated in Involvement Center
Student orientation; Trained on creating/entering invoices in EMS system and reconciling them; Attended HRS student payroll training sessions
for front office hours approval; Attended HRS training for all MSC classified staff.
Honors: Nominated for Women of Color award 2014, by Lopamudra Basu, director of University Honors
Darrin Witucki – Director, Memorial Student Center
Conferences - attended the NACAS Institute for Managers (level 1) at Towson University, Maryland in January; the ACUI international conference in St. Louis in February 2013. WCPA conference, WI Dells.
Committees - concluded a three-year term on the OrgSync National Customer Advisory Council; chaired the Director of Housing search
committee.
Trainings/presentations - Co-presented: “The Art of Revitalizing Community by Design” at the ACUI conference in St. Louis in February 2013;
participated in fall and spring MSC student training.
Emily Ascher
Karen Lund
Siri Bell
Rose Christianson
Mary McManus
Jennifer Lee
Jody Engeldinger
Krista Proksch
Malinda Hebert
Mandy Colby
Rhonda Rubenzer
Trevor Ludwig
Doris Strehlau
Darrin Witucki
To Connect More People More Deeply
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OUR MSC ALUMNI
A date has been set for our MSC student staff alumni reunion, Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Well wishes to our MSC Alum who have much to celebrate!
› Calvin Keyes (MSC Design) and fiancé Leah welcomed a baby girl, Wellan Keyes in October 2013.
› Samantha Jones (Involvement Center) is engaged and busy planning a wedding to fiance, Nate. Her and Nate
live in Sitka, Alaska during the summer months while she works for a cruise ship company. They live in Minneapolis the remainder of the
year where she is employed by The Wedding Guys.
› Keith Catalano (MSC Design) received a first place award in a national competition for the online Student Web
Awards in interactivity.
Life’s events abound- New jobs, marriages, partnerships, children, and more! An average lunch break
on Linkdn and FB in Mary’s office yields the following contacts from former students and alumni of
UW-Stout: Jeanine Owen-Block, Alison Titterington-Muckel, Chris Kornmann, Kerry Kelly Sizemore,
Steve Sizemore, Denise Carl, Diane Deering Gaston, Angela McDowell Zeyen, Rick Palmerton, Jason
Laufenberg, Wendy Bant, Jim Zemek, Sherissa Ludwig, Nyshi Taylor, Justin Wheelock, Chad Johnson,
Jessi Padellford, Erica Idso-Weisz, I@n DeGraff, David Hay, Rome Cagle, Trista Glover, Mike LaConte,
Christopher LaConte, Brad and Tanya Weiss, Nate Madsen, Teresa Pries (Mo T), Fitzie Heimdahl, Caleb
Ahles, Samantha Lewis, Jamie Arenz, Lindsey Stevens, Camille Thorson, Paul Dettman, Kevin Finch,
Chas Harris, Marya Wilson, Greta Anderson Munns, Val Agenten Finestead, Yazmene Thomas, Jasmine
Patzner-Okiror, Katie Thompson, Shawn Zimmerman, Ed Hammer, Nick Coenen, Brad Stafford, Lucian
Brown III, Maureen Cochran, Brooke Burch, Kurt Anderson, Carly Hach Gordon, Misty Mallot Ross, Andrea Race, Juliana Lucchesi, Jon Thorpe, Morgan Meyer, Chris Fox, Katy Rand, Jane Herstad Marnholtz,
Bitsy Bentley, Pat Schiappa, Katie Zeits, Joe Hecht, Kim Monaghan, Reagan Coyle Chalupnik, Jen Trost
Glowdowski, Brett Hetzel, Johnny Stanton, Stephanie Renning, Pete Bauer, Lincoln O’Brien, Andrea and
Matt Koeppel…. And the list goes on….
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