Administrative &
Student Life Services
News from the Vice Chancellor
Three Cheers for Athletics!
Raina Clark, ASLS Newsletter Editor
In this issue:
Employees of the
Month
2
New Appointments
3
Collaborative Group
Reception Wrap Up
3
The Good News
4
News from the Vice Chancellor
is published quarterly for
ASLS division employees.
Publisher: Diane Moen
Vice Chancellor
moend@uwstout.edu
(715) 232-1683
Editor: Raina Clark
Communications Specialist
clarkra@uwstout.edu
(715) 232-1681
110 Price Commons
Menomonie, WI 54751
Fax: (715) 232-1421
Summer 2007
A perfect fit! In July,
and receiving a new director,
Administrative & Student Life
Athletics has a lot of change
Services (ASLS) welcomed
to manage. We began our
the Athletics department into
meeting by pouring over years
the division.
of UW-Stout sports posters
Between University
on Harlan’s office walls.
Recreation, University
Then he handed us a very
Housing, University Dining
helpful written summary of
and now Athletics, our
his department. “I’m eager to
division directly serves a very
have all our staff on the same
large portion of the student
page and moving forward,”
body.
Harlan said.
Diane Moen, Vice
Krier immediately focused
Chancellor of ASLS, Joe
on the many opportunities
Krier, Interim Assistant
this new organization brings.
Vice Chancellor for Student
“We are enthusiastic about
(Top) Joe Harlan, Director
of Athletics. (Bottom) Joe
Life Services, and I recently
welcoming Athletics,” he said.
Harlan
with
Joe
Krier,
met with Joe Harlan, the
“There are many synergies
Interim Assistant Vice
newly appointed Director
between Athletics and Student
Chancellor for Student
Life Services.
of Athletics. We discussed
Life Services.” Athletics’
the vision for the new
mission compliments SLS
organization. “My ultimate goal is to
well. It aims to foster a sense of individual
integrate with Student Life Services and the
achievement, team work and belonging as
campus as a whole,” Harlan told us.
well as an advanced appreciation for health
Between moving into a new division
and wellness through athletic participation.
“Many people may not know that 252
of about 425 student-athletes made the
Honor Roll last year,” Harlan pointed out.
“Our goals for the athletes are academic
success, community involvement and
athletic performance.” Athletes are expected
to maintain a good GPA, positive relations
with instructors and contribute to their own
personal growth and public image through
projects with Habitat for Humanity and
other organizations
Athletics has about 20 full-time
employees, including coaches and
administrative staff, and 20 to 40 part-time
staff. The department supports 18 varsity
Continued on page 2
Employees of the Month
Linda O’Connell—April
Linda O’Connell, Business & Financial Services, was named the Classified
Employee of the Month for April, 2007.
Individuals nominating O’Connell stated: “Linda O’Connell has audited and
processed travel registration and expense forms with an outstanding service
attitude for many years. She is a model of professionalism, efficiency, patience and
service attitude…. She is always helpful, positive, kind and patient.”
Brian Scholfield—May
Brian Scholfield, Academic Custodial, was named the Classified Employee of the
Month for May, 2007.
Individuals nominating Scholfield stated: “We know that when Brian is around
things get done and projects are completed with a level of quality unmatched by
many others. Brian is an exceptional asset to our building…. He drops everything
he’s doing to help and assist others no matter what.”
Rosalie Werner-—June
Rosalie Werner, University Dining Services, was named the Classified Employee of
the Month for June, 2007.
Individuals nominating Werner stated: “Rosalie always makes the customer feel
welcome and will go out of her way to please them, thinking ahead of what they might
ask for…. Rosalie is a cornerstone of stability for the student center dining operations,
and is one of the hardest working and most reliable employees on the campus.”
Athletics, Continued from page 1
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sports and is also involved with cheerleaders,
club teams, dance lines and other student groups.
Most of Athletics’ 1.8 million dollar budget
comes from segregated student fees and general
program revenue. In addition, coaches and their
teams do a great deal of fund raising, often
exceeding $500,000. That’s about half of all the
teams’ operating budgets.
Many coaches also fill teaching and other
part-time positions to equal 100% employment.
That means some staff are now employees of
both the ASLS and Academic & Student Affairs
divisions. “I’ll be working closely with the
Department of Physical Education to coordinate
staff and budget between the two divisions,”
Harlan said.
We were enjoying Harlan’s enthusiasm and
commenting on the neatness of his stacks of
paper, when the Vice Chancellor broke in. “What
everyone really wants to know is if you’ll give
us any predictions for the Blue Devils this year,”
she smiled.
“Oh, no, no. I’m not a coach.” Harlan
wouldn’t give in to the loyal Blue Devil fans in
the room, but he did say that our Men’s Hockey
team was ranked in the top 10 in the nation much
of last year, and most of that team is returning
this fall. Women’s Basketball has three straight
championships and many of those athletes
will also return. Men’s Golf, a new program,
has a roster full of talent, and both Women’s
Cross Country and Gymnastics will have stellar
athletes as well.
Go Blue Devils!
New Appointments
Phil Lyons—Assistant Vice Chancellor for SLS
Phil Lyons will begin as Assistant Vice Chancellor for SLS on August 20, 2007. He comes to us
from Saint Louis University where he served as the Associate Vice President. Phil is working
on a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University. He has a master’s
in Educational Administration from Southern Illinois University and a master’s in International
Relations-Strategic Studies from University of Aberdeen-King’s College in Scotland.
In July, Lucy Nicolai
became the permanent
Director of University
Centers. Lucy has been
with University Centers
for 25 years, the last two
of those years as interim
director. Nicolai was chosen
Lucy Nicolai
to represent UW-Stout
on the UW System President’s Commission on
University Safety and has served as Resident
Director at Dalkeith House for the Wisconsin in
Scotland study abroad program. She earned both
a bachelor’s in Home Economics Education and
a master’s in Education from UW-Stout.
Also in July, Meridith
Wentz accepted
permanent appointment
as Director of Budget,
Planning & Analysis
after serving two years
as the interim. She has
Meridith Wentz worked in Budget,
Planning & Analysis
since 2001. Meridith earned a master’s in
Applied Psychology at UW-Stout and a PhD
in Educational Policy and Administration
from the University of Minnesota. She
has a number of national and international
publications and presentations to her credit.
Dave Hackel
Dave Hackel became Student Life Services’ permanent IT guy this past April. He was a studentemployee in SLS’s tech services since 2002 and graduated with a bachelor’s in Packaging from
UW-Stout in May, 2007. He and his wife, Amy, were married on July 28, 2007. Dave is a saltwater
aquarist, loves spending time with friends and family and enjoys working on computers, even in
his time off.
2006-2007 Collaborative Group Reception
The Wrap Up Report
Last June, 16 groups and approximately 140 individuals were honored at the annual
Collaborative Group Reception. The reception recognizes groups, committees and
teams that have collaborated within, across and beyond the Administrative & Student
Life Services division. The Vice Chancellor provided a continental breakfast and
musical entertainment before highlighting the accomplishments of each group.
You can view the reception booklet detailing each group, its membership and its
accomplishments, along with photographs, by accessing the link on the ASLS home
page at www.uwstout.edu/asls.
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Diane Moen, Vice Chancellor
110 Price Commons
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1683
Fax: (715) 232-1421
moend@uwstout.edu
People working together
for service excellence and
innovation.
The Good News
Wendy Knutson, Associate Institutional Planner, graduated with her master’s in Applied Psychology
from UW-Stout in May, 2007.
Lisa Walter was selected to represent Wisconsin and the U.S. as part of the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run
for Special Olympics World Summer Games in China.
Lisa also received a grant to attend the FBI National Academy Associates 2007 Training Conference during July in
Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is titled “Protecting and Serving America.”
Stout Adventures sold out its winter break New Zealand trip in three weeks! Seven students from
UW-Stout and two from other campuses are bound for 22 days of kayaking, biking and hiking in the
mythical land of fire and ice.
In May, six ASLS employees completed the Collegiate Management Institute (CMI) held at Miami University in Oxford,
Ohio. Level I: Cally Henderson, Human Resources, and Audrey Woznicki, Procurement & Materials Management.
Level II: Raina Clark, Vice Chancellor’s Office, and Darrin Witucki, Student Life Services. The Alumni Experience:
Rick Olson, Business & Financial Services, and Michelle Young, Budget, Planning & Analysis.
University Dining Services published an article, “Dining Bucks Reward Program,” in the National
Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) newsletter. The article discussed
how Stout’s dining services increased sales, customer counts and traffic while showing customer
appreciation in a fun and unique way.
University Dining Services and Custodial Services deserve a big pat on the back for their performance at the “Drums
Along the Red Cedar” event on June 17, 2007. Drum Corps World magazine gave the event perfect scores for concessions
and rest rooms and ranked the Don and Nona Williams Stadium number one in comfort, convenience and accessibility.