News from the Vice Chancellor
Summer 2010
Inside This Issue:
Introducing the New ASLS Value Statements
Last August, dozens of ASLS employees shared their perceptions of division
values. Now the ASLS council has shaped those perceptions into the following new
ASLS Value Statements:
• We are each accountable for high standards of behavior, including honesty
and fairness, in all aspects of our work.
• We need to be good stewards, using resources responsibly to achieve the
mission and goals of both the division and the institution.
• We strive to excel in every aspect of our operations and approach every
challenge with a determination to succeed.
• We treat our colleagues, customers, students, and others with respect as it
is an essential part of positive and productive organizational relationships.
• We support the health and safety of employees in the work environment.
Why we revised the Values?
According to Kristi Krimpelbein, Business Specialist in the Vice Chancellor’s
Office, “When Athletics joined the division, the ASLS council decided to ensure that
the existing Mission, VIsion, and Values were still reflective of all ASLS departments
and employees.”
On review, the council found that the Mission and Vision were still relevant
but that the Values, written in 2001, needed retooling. So they made renewing the
division’s values by engaging all employees one of the division’s focused initiatives.
How we did it?
Last August, an equal percentage of employees from each ASLS unit were
invited to identify values they hold important. Each of the 50 participants was
presented with 30 values (selected from The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey) and
asked to identify 8 values of high importance and 8 of moderate importance.
The results from all participants were recorded, and the most-common values
identified. Based on the common values, a small group drafted value statements and
then solicited feedback from all ASLS employees. The resulting statements were then
reviewed and refined by the ASLS Council.
New ASLS Value Statements....................1
We l c o m e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Farewell..................................................... 2
Goodbye to a Good Team........................ 3
All-Division Picnic.....................................3
Construction Zone....................................3
Sustainability @ Stout............................... 4
The Good News........................................ 4
News from the Vice Chancellor is
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Welcome
Vic Adamle, Assistant Head Coach, joins the football program
after 20+ years coaching at the University of Minnesota, University of
Kansas, Kent State, and Stillwater High School. Vic brings his experience
as Eastern Michigan’s starting fullback and as a Division-I backfield
coach to focus on UW-Stout’s running game. Vic is the brother of former
Northwestern star & TV commentator Mike Adamle and son of former
All-Pro linebacker Tony Adamle of the Browns. Vic and his wife, Mary,
reside in Woodbury, MN, with their three children: Amy, Tony, and Joey. In
addition to coaching, Vic will teach in the Phy. Ed. department.
Adam Ludwig, Residence Director for Hansen/Keith Hall, is
excited about his move to Menomonie and UW-Stout. Originally from
Waukesha, Adam has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies
from UW-La Crosse and a master’s in College Student Personnel from
Western Illinois University. He enjoys watching the Packers, playing golf,
learning card games, and doing wood-working projects.
Nancy Luer, Custodial Services Supervisor, was born in Colfax and
graduated from Colfax High School before attending UW-Stout and getting
her degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She worked in Chicago
hotels for 4 years then moved to Minneapolis, where she worked for the
Minneapolis Convention Center and then for University of Minnesota
Facilities Management for 12 years. Nancy enjoys movies, travel, and
reading in her spare time.
Mark Metzger, Senior Power Plant Operator, and his wife Kathie
recently celebrated their silver anniversary and have two grown children:
Brian (24), who is at Michigan completing graduate work in genetics,
and Dawn (22), who studied graphic arts at UW-Lacrosse and lives in
the Twin Cities. Before joining UW-Stout, Mark worked as an electrician,
a maintenance automation technician, and a supervisor at Clopay in
Baldwin. Mark’s hobbies include tournament fishing on the bass circuit,
wood working, and gardening.
Rebecca Renn, Custodial Lead, comes to UW-Stout from UWEau Claire, where she worked in housing maintenance. Before joining
the university system, Rebecca worked for Werner Electric in outside
sales and for DS Electric as a lighting specialist. She has two children—
Jeremiah (32) and Jodia (30)—and three grandchildren: Olivia (2), Mya
(1), and Jace (3 months). Rebecca enjoys sewing, gardening, and riding
motorcycles.
Tom Dye, Communication Specialist, joins the Vice Chancellor’s
Office--where his tasks include editing the ASLS newsletter. A transplant
from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tom joined 3M after earning a Bachelor’s
from Ole Miss. Later, he got his Master’s in English from UW-Eau Claire
and worked as an editor at Cray and a staff writer at SGI. He’s also
worked as a freelancer and taught writing at CVTC and at the University
of Wroclaw in Poland. Tom and his wife, Christine, have three daughters:
Katherine (13), Alex (11), and Anne (5). When he gets the chance, Tom
enjoys camping, canoeing, traveling, and cycling.
Farewell
On September 1, Meridith Wentz and most of the BPA staff will
move out from ASLS’s wing and under the chancellor’s. ASLS will retain
Patty Cramer’s budget talents and George Acker’s planning skills.
This organizational change reflects the maturity of BPA’s functions
and responds to the needs of the campus--as the unit is often involved in
university-wide activities and cabinet-level planning.
We wish Meridith and her staff all the best in their shifting roles
and thank them for their dedication and many accomplishments as
valued members of ASLS. Keep up the good work!
Goodbye to a Good Team
A Great Day for a Picnic
The ASLS Training & Staff Development Team has
disbanded. The beneficial services they provided will now be
facilitated by the division office and volunteers.
Since its founding, the team has provided training and
development opportunities that contributed to employee
performance, quality services, and a great work environment.
The weather was warm and so were the food and
comaradarie at this year’s division-wide potluck picnic.
Thanks to
the volunteers
who made it
possible, the
picnic provided a
great chance to
meet and catch
up with members
of the extended
ASLS family.
Above: Ed Nieskes and Rick Olson team up to
put burgers on the table, while Dave Cutsforth
& Phil Lyons discuss
the finer points of
corn roasting.
Left: Sheila Williams,
Patty Cramer, Lisa
Diederich, Linda
O’Connell, and Jenn
Nichols share a
table and some good
conversation.
Outgoing team members: (sitting, left to right) Nancy McClain, Kristie
Olson, Jodi Engeldinger, (standing) Zach Nordby, Carla Greiber, Kristi
Krimpelbein, Jim Selz, Cally Henderson, Cori Beskow, James Stewart
As Chair Kristie Olson noted, the team sponsored fun
events like the division picnic, coordinated the division-wide
meeting, and facilitated Classified Professional Development
Day, among other things.
The great work of the outgoing, and prior, team
members made a real difference. Thank you!
Construction Zone
North Point Opens Soon
The North Point Dining and
Fitness center opens September 5,
with the Grand Opening scheduled
for September 16.
The construction is part of
a $13.6 million project that includes the Hovlid Hall remodel,
connecting it to Fleming Hall with a combined welcome center.
The new facilities make the north campus, where about
1,000 students live, much more inviting and livable. Those
students will now have easy access to a cafeteria, fitness
center, convenience store, and more.
Dining Services expects to serve approximately 5,000
meals a week in the new cafeteria. The extensive food choices
will include home-style meals, Asian and Mexican cuisine, and
pizza--all served in an open, light-filled environment.
The Fitness Center will run 24/7, with staffing 52
hours per week. It offers free weights, strength-conditioning
machines, and cardio equipment with Virtual Active
technology. Environmental enhancements include a sound
system, televisions, and, of course, mirrors.
To staff the Fitness Center, Recreation will add several
student workers. The other new facilities will be staffed by
ASLS Dining Services and Physical Plant employees who
previously worked at the Jeter-Tainter-Callahan complex. As a
result of linking Fleming and Hovlid Halls, Housing merged the
hall directorship and consolidated the front desks, reducing
staffing needs while improving both function and atmosphere.
Union Renovation
Draws Near
This summer, the
MSC Renovation Design
Committee put in long hours
to bring design details into focus. The design doesn’t just meet
student needs; it includes students in the planning process.
Darrin Witucki notes that students on the committee really
pitched in, “juggling summer jobs and, at times, travelling
great distances to join the design meetings.”
The hard work paid off. On August 20, the Regents-having reviewed the plans--granted authority to construct.
If approved in September by the Building Commission,
the committee will finalize drawings and get contractor bids.
At the same time, MSC staff will prepare to move all programs
and services to other campus buildings when the center
closes at the end of the term.
The renovation, which promises to be “stunning and
transformational,” is expected to start in January and take 12
to 16 months. As Darrin put it, “After 6 years of studying and
planning, the renovation is on the cusp of becoming a reality.”
For more information visit http://www3.uwstout.edu/
studentcenter/projectplanning/index.cfm.
Jarvis Hall Grand Opening Scheduled
The Grand Opening of Jarvis Hall, the most-modern
science building in the UW System, takes place October 15.
The Good News
University Housing received two honors recently. They were recognized by student
vote as the UW-Stout Outstanding Service Office Award recipient for 2009-10, and Kristie
Olson, Program Associate, was voted one of UW-Stout’s Outstanding Service Award
recipients for the year. They’ll receive official recognition during the Opening-Day Awards
Ceremony.
Sustainability @ Stout
Alternative Transportation
Students, faculty, and staff
now have convenient, enjoyable, and
environmentally friendly alternatives
to automobile transportation and to
driving solo.
StoutBikes
This fall, Stout plans to offer
StoutBikes, a new bike-share
program for students. Students
will check out a single-speed bike
for the school year and use it to
commute around campus and town.
This program is a collaboration
between Parking Services, SSA,
Cycling Club, Physical Plant, and the
Environmental Sustainability Office.
New Bus Service
Dunn County Transit now
offers a public bus service from
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays.
The 11 stops include Leevers,
McCalmont Hall, Kwik Trip South,
River Heights Elementary, Cenex
East, Walmart, and Market Place.
The cost is $2 per ride. For more
information, call 235-7433.
UW-Stout RideBoard
It’s worth noting that UW-Stout
has a new online RideBoard:
http://rideboard.uwstout.edu/
This user-friendly resource
allows students, faculty, and staff to
coordinate carpooling to and from
campus and within the community.
Those interested in carpooling can
log into the RideBoard using their
UW-Stout user ID and password.
Dining Services easily surpassed the national average on all attributes measured
on the Educational Benchmarking Survey administered by Housing last spring. Seventyfive percent of residence-hall students responded to the survey, which measures student
satisfaction with campus life.
UW-Stout and four other UW-System schools were awarded a $41,700 Growth
Agenda grant for the development of an “ePortfolio” with OrgSync. Angie Bong of UW-EC
and Darrin Witucki of UW-Stout were the lead grant authors. The schools recently had
their first official development meeting at UW-EC.
Susan Greene and Josh Hachmeister recently presented “Doing More with
Less Time” at the Annual Association for Institutional Research Forum. The presentation
received high marks on the evaluations, with one person noting, “Uploaded templates for
IR reports are worth the whole cost of attending the forum. Most valuable session of the
forum thus far.”
Wendy Marson presented a poster on Benchmarking Surveys provided through
the Applied Research Center (ARC) at the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
Colloquium held in conjunction with the Higher Learning Commission annual meeting in
Chicago.
The move into Jarvis Hall went well thanks to the efforts of Physical Plant
employees. The personnel involved received numerous complements; here are a just few:
The movers have done a wonderful job. They are careful, thorough and work so
well together! They are great and they are appreciated!
The crew who moved the STEM Dean’s office did a great job, were efficient,
friendly and extremely helpful! It was lots of hard work, and even in the middle of
it all they never stopped smiling.
You did a great job in an extremely short timeframe. I really appreciate everything
done to help our move back into Jarvis go smoothly.
The good eyes and green thumbs of Grounds
Department personnel continue to transform the
campus, making it even more attractive. Their new
creations are coming along nicely and their older
plantings are still in bloom, as shown here outside
Heritage Hall (Home Economics) on 10th Avenue.
Attainable and Sustainable
Using Qualtrics to conduct course evaluations online saved 155,523 sheets of paper
during the 09-10 academic year. As a result, 62 more trees are still standing!