2015-2016

Welcome to the College of Natural Resources (CNR)! You have selected one of the largest undergraduate natural resource programs in the country with over 1,800 students enrolled annually.
and began in 1946 with the nation's first conservation education major. In 1970, the College was formally established.
The strength of the College of Natural Resources program is its
. With the exception of Paper Science and Engineering
(PS&E), all students take coursework in forestry, wildlife, water resources and soils before focusing on their major. PS&E students can participate in an industry coop and internship.
The advice that follows is intended to be used as a resource by students and professors. The
is filled with other academic requirements, university policies, and much more. You are responsible for the requirements stated in the catalog for the year you entered UWSP.
As new students entering the College of Natural Resources, you are assigned to the Peer Advising Center in the Student Success Center
(TNR 180) for academic advising. Peer Advisors there will answer your questions and help you arrange your academic program. You will meet with them each semester to discuss your course of study for the following semester until you are accepted into the CNR and assigned a faculty advisor in your major. Advisors can help you review your academic progress, suggest ways to improve academically, and plan for graduation and a career. However,
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The CNR Student Success Center is located in room 180 TNR and is your “one stop shop” for information about the CNR and UWSP. Here you can find information on academic information, majors/minors, field techniques in natural resources summer course (i.e.
Treehaven or European Environmental Studies Seminar), CNR scholarships, CNR Reporter,
CareerPoint and job listings, and more. The CNR Student Success Center is also where you will pick up and return forms for a variety of purposes. Office hours are Monday–Thursday from 8:00–5:00 and Fridays from 8:00 – 3:00.
Additional information can be found at our website: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/studentsuccesscenter
Below is a partial listing of forms that are found in the CNR Student Success Center:
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Add/Drop forms
• CNR applications (Coming soon
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Major/minor planning sheets - can also be found online:
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Major/minor change form www.uwsp.edu/cnr/Pages/undergradua te.aspx
The CNR Peer Advising Center is located in the CNR Student Success Center (TNR 180).
This is where you will be advised for classes. Towards the middle of the semester you will receive an email indicating when the peer advisors will be advising students for next semester. You will be responsible for making an appointment with one of the peer advisors.
The peer advisors can also help you fix your schedule, look for summer jobs and find out information about various natural resources careers.
Bobbi Kubish is the Student Success Center, Advising and Recruitment Coordinator
(interim) for the CNR. Bobbi’s office is also located in the CNR Student Success Center. She supervises the Peer Advising office and trains the peer advisors. If you are in need of a signature or have a quick question, you should see Bobbi during her walk-in hours. Jessica
Tomaszewski is Recruitment and International Programs Coordinator (interim) and is there for transfer students especially and also holds office hours for all questions. You can also make an appointment with Bobbi or Jess if the Peer Advisors are unable to assist you or you have a m ore detailed question. To make an appointment, please stop by 180 TNR or call
7715-346-4081 so a Peer Advisor can schedule it for you.
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There are five disciplines, 1 department (PSE), 18 majors options, 14 minors and 1 certificate offered through the CNR. You have the option of exploring all of the programs offered in the college before deciding on one particular area. You can also add a double major or minor from departments outside of the CNR. Get involved in CNR Student
Organizations that relate to the major you are interested in and talk to the professors in that field. These steps will help you decide on a major and/or minor in the future. Start planning early!! More information can be found at the CNR website and the UWSP Undergraduate catalog .
CNR Majors:
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Fisheries & Water Resources
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Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
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Hydrology
3.
Water Resources
II.
Forestry
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Forest Ecosystem Restoration and Management
2.
Forest Management
3.
Forest Recreation
4.
Urban Forestry
III.
Resource Management
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Environmental Education and Interpretation
2.
General Resource Management
3.
Natural Resources Planning
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Resource Management Law Enforcement
5.
Wildland Fire Science
6.
Wildlife Education
IV.
Soil and Waste Resources
1.
Soil and Land Management
2.
Soil Science
3.
Waste Management
V.
Wildlife Ecology
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Wildlife Ecology and Management
VI.
Paper Science and Engineering**
1.
Paper Science and Engineering
CNR Minors:
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Biofuels Engineering**
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Captive Wildlife
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Conservation Biology
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Environmental Communication
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Environmental Education/Interpretation
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Environmental Law/Enforcement
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Forest Recreation
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Forestry
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International Resource Management
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Resource Management
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Soil Science
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Sustainable Energy
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Water Resources
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Wildlife
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Certificate in Wetland Science
**declare major in Science Room D274
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You may find it necessary during the first few weeks of classes to change your schedule. There are many reasons you might wish to add or drop a class: able to get into a section that you had wanted before, a seat in a class you wanted opened up or because of poor grades. Depending on what department the course is in, there are different requirements for adding or dropping the class.
If you drop a class before the 8 th
day of the semester, it is considered a clear drop and will not show up on your academic record. This can be done on the web with no signatures if the class you want to add is currently open and not permission required (PR). If you drop a class between the 8th day and 10th week, you will be given a “W”. The University passed a policy in 1995 that limits students to a total of 4 W drops after their first two semesters of attendance. If you exceed the number of W drops allowed you will need to acquire the Dean’s authorization to “W drop” a course beyond the 4th W drop. Drops will not be permitted after the 10th week unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Add/Drop form and guidelines can be picked up in the Student Success Center (180 TNR) or the
Registration and Records Office (Rm. 101 Student Services Building). Below is an example timeline and requirements for add/drop:
Academic Calendar, Fall 2015-16
Last day to clear drop or add a 1st 8 week course Friday, September 8
Last day to W-drop a 1 st
8 week course Friday, October 2
Last day to clear drop or add a 16 week course Thursday, September 14
Last day to W drop a full semester course Friday, November 6
See the following website for the complete drop/add schedule http://www.uwsp.edu/regrec/Pages/AddDropSchedule.aspx
You are allowed to add, drop and repeat classes within certain restrictions. How many times you repeat a class or when you are allowed to register for the class depends on the class and department guidelines. A complete description can be found in you UWSP catalog in the academic information section.
You may repeat a course in which you received a D+, D, or F, if you receive electronic or written authorization from your adviser and the chair of the department in which the course is offered, BEFORE you register for the class. A second repeat in a course that you received a D+, D, or F requires written authorization from the dean of the college, in consultation with the department chair in which the course is offered, BEFORE you register for the class.
If you repeat a course that you initially completed here, only the credit and grade you earn in your last attempt is calculated into your cumulative grade point average. However, your original grade remains on your transcript. See the UWSP catalog for more information.
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If your current cumulative and semester grade point averages are 2.00 (C average) or above, you are in good academic standing.
You will be placed on probation if any one of the following applies to you:
1. You earn a semester grade point average less than 2.00.
2. You earn a cumulative grade point average less than 2.00.
3. You are admitted on probation.
4. You are a transfer student who does not have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
from all previous institutions.
5. You are readmitted after being suspended for academic reasons.
Once placed on probation you must meet with your adviser by the end of the first week of classes of the next term you attend.
You will be suspended if any one of the following applies to you:
1. You are on probation and your semester and cumulative grade point average fall below
2.00.
2. You are not in good academic standing at the end of a second consecutive semester on
probation.
3. Your semester grade point average is less than 1.00 and your cumulative grade point
average is less than 2.00.
4. After being readmitted on probation following academic suspension, you earn less than
a 2.00 grade point average in you first semester of attendance.
5. You are admitted on probation as a transfer student, and you earn less than a 2.00
grade point average in your first semester.
See the UWSP Undergraduate catalog for more information.
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Each year the College of Natural Resources distributes over 200 scholarships, totaling over
$250,000 to students. All students enrolled in the College of Natural Resources are strongly urged to apply for these awards. One application qualifies students (with the exception of PSE) to be considered for the 200 or more scholarships awarded. The Paper Science and Engineering Department has their own scholarship program and students should contact that department directly for more information.
The criteria for many of the scholarships are based on the county of residence, a farm background, financial need, major area of study of the student, and campus involvement. In addition to the many scholarships awarded each year, recognition is also given to the outstanding student in each discipline, the outstanding student in each class, and the outstanding student in the College of Natural
Resources.
CNR Scholarship applications are typically available on the web beginning OCTOBER 1, with an application deadline of OCTOBER 31, 4:30 pm.
Scholarship applications will be available at: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/default.aspx
Additional scholarships are listed in the CNR Reporter , with the appropriate application information and deadlines.
All CNR freshman and 1 st
semester sophomores must attend a 25-minute pre-advising appointment each semester until you are accepted into the CNR. You will receive an email and there will be announcements in the CNR Reporter reminding you to sign-up for an appointment. Sign-up with a peer advisor you feel comfortable with.
After you complete 45 credits (including AP, IB, CAP, PSEO, Retroactive credits ) , you will need to apply for formal admission to the CNR. Applications are available in the CNR Student Success Center (TNR
180). If your GPA in major is 2.00 or higher (2.50 cumulative for Wildlife Ecology majors), you will be admitted into the CNR and assigned a faculty advisor in your chosen major. You will then work closely with that advisor to plan your junior and senior years and prepare for permanent employment after you graduate.
If you are over 45 credits and your GPA in major is below the required 2.00, you will be assigned to Bobbi
Kubish (TNR 180) or Jessica Tomaszewski (TNR 192) for advising until your GPA in major raises and you are admitted into the CNR.
Due to the large number of students that need to be advised it is important that you attend the advising time you signed up for. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call the Peer Advising office
(715-346-4081). If you fail to show or are late for your appointment by 10 minutes or more it will count as a
“No Show.” and you will have to schedule another appointment. You are allowed only one “No Show”.
If you fail to show up for your second advising appointment or miss mass advising, you will forfeit your
registration time and not be advised until the last day of registration.
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For every course you take, you receive a letter grade.
To determine your grade point average (GPA):
1. Multiply the number of semester hours for each course you have taken times the point value of the grade you have received in each course.
2. Add the products for all your courses.
3. Divide this sum by the number of semester hours you have taken.
GPA is used to determine whether you are eligible for honors; for admission to certain majors and colleges and for determining your eligibility for membership in campus honor societies.
4. The Registration and Records Office provides you with a GPA calculator so you can easily calculate your grades: http://www.uwsp.edu/regrec/Pages/current_students.aspx
- click on “GPA
Calculator”
Class
*Bio 160 (Zoology)
Credits
5
*NRES 150 (People, Resources 3
Grade (Points)
A (4.00)
B- (2.67) and the Biosphere)
Eng 101 (Freshman English)
Math 100 (College Algebra)
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3
C+ (2.33)
B (3.00)
Wellness 183 (Weight Training) 1
15
A (4.00)
Semester GPA: 48.00 / 15 = 3.20
Point Total
20.00
8.01
6.99
9.00
4.00
48.00
*GPA in Major: (20.00+8.01)/8 = 3.50
Class
*Bio 160 (Zoology)
Credits
5
*NRES 150 (People, Resources 3 and the Biosphere)
Eng 101 (Freshman English) 3
Grade (Points)
C (2.00)
B- (2.67)
C+ (2.33)
Point Total
10.00
8.01
6.99
Math 100 (College Algebra) 3
Wellness 183 (Weight Training) 1
15
B (3.00)
A (4.00)
9.00
4.00
38.00
Semester GPA: 38.00 / 15 = 2.53
*GPA in Major: (10.00+8.01)/8 = 2.25
** The CNR requires a 2.0 GPA in major for admission to the CNR after completion of 45 credits (2.5 cumulative GPA for Wildlife Ecology).
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You should apply to graduate at least one full semester prior to your final term so your credits can be checked and any problems solved in time for you to graduate. If you apply late, it may be impossible to add a class if you are deficient in some area. It may also mean that your name will not be on lists of graduating seniors including the program printed for the commencement ceremony. You may change your graduation date at any time by notifying the Registration and
Records Office. The application to apply for graduation is available online at http://www.uwsp.edu/reg-rec/gradinfo.aspx
. Senior students should work closely with their advisor during this time to insure proper credit is given so you may graduate at the desired time.
**To be eligible for the Bachelor's degree, you must:
- Complete all General Education Requirements
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses attempted at UWSP
- Earn 120 credits overall with at least 40 credits of 300 and 400 level courses
- Complete all requirements for the major.
- The following “in major” grade point averages are required for graduation
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EQUIREMENTS
: The following “ in major” grade point averages are required for graduation:
2.50
- All Forestry majors, All Wildlife majors, All Soil & Waste Resources majors, All
Fisheries & Water Resources majors, Fire Science majors
2.25 – Natural Resources Planning, Environmental Education/Interpretation, Wildlife
Education, Environmental Law Enforcement and General Resource Mgmt. majors
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Placement
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9 any Quantative Literacy class any Quantative Literacy class any of 109, 111, 118, 355 any of 109, 111, 119, 355 any of 109, 111, 120, 355
Courses to be completed for a BS Degree
90, plus 1 Quantitative Literacy class
Phy 100 or Math 100 + 109, 111, 118 or 355
Phy 100 or Math 109, 111, 118 or 355
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** Forestry majors who receive a placement score of 7 or 9 do NOT need to take Math 112 but they do need to take Math 111.
If you need to take the Math Placement Test – stop by the Math Department at B246 Science.
**Remember - You must complete math requirements for both the GEP and your major.
Take your math class(es) once you have decided on a major, unless you are required to take remedial math. DO NOT wait until your senior year to take your math classes!
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Time Management
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Keep a Student Planner or a planning notebook updated with assignments, deadlines, and tests.
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Anticipate class deadlines and tests. Plan to begin studying or complete papers and projects well ahead of time.
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Keep regular study hours.
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Study during the day! Think of college as a 9:00–5:00 job and study between classes. There are a lot of things to do in the evening on campus–sporting events, open labs, concerts, and student organization meetings. The only thing you’ll miss during the day is soap operas and talk shows!
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Study Setting
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The residence halls are full of activity! Try studying in a quiet non-distracting place such as the library, University Center, or a study lounge.
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If you study in your room, clear off the desk except the subject you are focusing on and sit facing away from the window or other visual disturbances.
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Put a DO NOT DISTURB sign on your door.
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Study in small groups.
Go to all open labs for Biology 130 & 160!
Study Hints
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Prioritize: Tackle hardest subjects first.
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Do all the problems in math and chemistry.
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Take a 5-minute break every hour to keep your mind alert.
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Use learning aids, such as flash cards , charts, time lines, diagrams, and outlines.
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Write out possible test questions.
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Ask professors to clarify topics you don’t understand.
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Five credit classes have a HUGE impact on your GPA. Take extra steps to do well in these classes.
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Note Taking
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Sit near the front of the room to help you pay attention.
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Write down main points and key words.
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Listen for the points that the instructor emphasizes.
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Note major conclusions.
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Write with capital letters, numbers, and underlining to emphasize and organize in an outline.
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Review notes as soon as possible after class. Rewrite notes (within a few hours of taking them) for difficult courses.
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Make note cards to aid in the memorization of scientific names.
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Compare notes with fellow classmates.
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Meet with your professors to get all your questions answered.
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Use a tape recorder to review lectures while walking to class or waiting in lines. Ask permission from the professor teaching the class before you begin taping the lectures.
Reading
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Read all headings and the summary for the big picture.
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Read the chapter in a quiet area, taking breaks to keep your mind alert.
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Make notes or write questions in the columns.
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Take notes on the key points.
Unwind & Take Care of Yourself
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Allow time for yourself to unwind.
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Reward yourself for a job well done.
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Eat and sleep well to keep your energy level up.
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Exercise will also help to keep your energy level high.
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Career Services: This office provides you with career exploration resources, job search information, assessment, employment resources, and a host of other resources available to you on campus. 201 SSC, 715-346-3226 (May be changing locations to the LRC soon!)
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CNR Student Success Center: The one-stop shop for CNR majors to get the help they need! 180 TNR, 715-346-4081
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Counseling Center: In addition to the counseling services this office provides, they have workshops that will help you develop your skills for success. The workshops include such topics as: communication skills; relaxation techniques; stress management; study skills; and time management. 3 rd
floor Delzell, 715-346-3553
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Credit Earning Alternatives at UWSP : There are different ways to earn credits toward graduation, including: advanced placement (AP); college level examination; credits for prior learning; retroactive credits; and others. UWSP Admissions Office–
102 SSC
• Disability Services : Support and information for students with disabilities – 609
LRC, 715-346-3661
• Enrollment Services/Financial Aid: The Enrollment Services and Financial Aid
Office can explain how to apply for aid and offers other materials to help you find ways to finance your education. They can also help with drop/add, probation, etc..and are locate in 106 SSC (Student Services Center)
• Office of International Education: These programs can help you become a "citizen of the world" by enrolling you in a study abroad or National Student Exchange program that best fits your needs. It is also a second home for visiting international students and scholars to get their questions answered. 108 CCC
• Math Lab – Assistance with general math homework/questions, Staffed by students, usually math majors A113 Science Building (There is also a Physics/Chemistry Lab in 113 Science).
• Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC): The objective of MCRC is to meet the specific needs of students from traditionally underrepresented groups at UW-Stevens
Point. They provide information on multicultural student organizations, activities and
• support. 202 SSC, Multicultural Resource Center – 208 DUC
Residential Living Academic Support programs : Check out the following programs which assist you in developing and enhancing study skills: ARC to Success
Program, Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs), ACES (Achieving Career Exploration through Service)
• Student Academic Advising Center (SAAC): Provides academic advising for
• undeclared students on campus. 103 SSC, 715-346-3361
Student Involvement & Employment: Opportunities for students to find
• employment on or off campus + other involvement opportunities, including student organizations. 050 DUC
Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC): This program helps students in all disciplines in their college careers. Senior staff at the TLC help students by matching students' tutoring needs with a tutor interested in or studying the same discipline. The tutors do not provide the answers but work as coaches helping you to help yourself.
018 LRC, www.uwsp.edu/tlc
Writing Lab (in TLC) – help with writing papers, assistance with reading for classes, tutors (group or single available) 018 LRC 715-346-3568
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AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION - Student Chapter (AWRA)
The student chapter of the AWRA is affiliated with both the state and national chapters. The purpose of the organization is advancement of water resources research, planning, development, management and education.
Advisor: Dr. Katherine Clancy and Dr. Bill Fisher
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS & NATURALISTS ASSOC. (EENA)
Goals of EENA: Promote awareness and understanding of the natural world and its function; promote skills and professionalism in environmental education and interpretation and promote environmental action. EENA is dedicated to helping its members become better naturalists and interpreters. We have regular get-togethers that stress developing skills and having fun doing it!
Earth Week, recycling, and many campus events are facilitated by EENA members.
Advisor: Dr. Brenda Lackey and Dr. Becca Franzen
HERPETOLOGY SOCIETY
Interested in exotic and domestic reptiles and amphibians? The Herpetology Society is dedicated to higher education and understanding of some of the world’s rarest and most intriguing animals.
Advisors: Dr. Pete Zani
IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA (BILL COOK STUDENT CHAPTER)
The student chapter of the Izaak Walton League invites all students interested in local conservation issues to come and get involved. The motto for the Izaak Walton League of
America is “defenders of soil, air, woods, water and wildlife” assist in preserving and improving our natural resources, promote student interest with practical experience in natural resource management.
Advisor: Dr. Diane Lueck
MINORITIES IN AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND RELATED
SCIENCES (MANNRS)
As MANRRS, our mission is to promote the academic, professional and social development of minority and science students within the fields of natural resources, biology, agriculture and other related sciences. Community service is an important part of what we do as an organization, having volunteered at Schmeeckle Reserve, SPHA's The Homework Center, and with other organizations on campus. The UW-Stevens Point chapter of MANRRS has two goals: (1) to provide opportunities for minority students, and (2) increase diversity within the sciences. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join MANRRS, regardless of ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender and age.
Advisors: Dr. Shiba Kar and Dr. Virginia Freire and Assistant: Bobbi Kubish
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PARK & RECREATION ASSOCIATION (PRA)
Projects and activities of WPRA include a 3-day conference, social events, general meetings, and various activities related to the parks and recreation field. The UWSP Wisconsin Parks &
Recreation Association is affiliated with the State WPRA and the National Recreation and Parks
Association (NPRA).
Advisors: Dr. Laura Anderson-McIntyre
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS (SAF)
Our purpose as a chapter is to provide our members with the opportunity skills and professionalism in the field of forestry. Through our activities, members gain experience and training that is not available in a classroom setting. And above all, we have fun doing it.
Advisor: Dr. Melinda Vokoun and Dr. Paul Doruska
SOCIETY OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (SER)
SER was created after the new forestry major in Forest Ecosystem and Restoration was created.
Currently approximately 30 students are members of this new organization. One of SER’s projects involves the removal of buckthorn from the Schmeeckle Reserve. SER has also been approached by the Wisconsin DNR to assist with the restoration of prairie and forest communities along the Little Plover River and prairie chicken habitat at the Buena Vista Marsh.
Advisor: Dr. Michael Demchik and Dr. James Cook
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SWCS)
SCSA prepares for and competes annually in the state, regional, and national soil judging contest, conducts soil tests for the public, and sponsors speakers from soils related professions.
The organization is affiliated with the Soil Conservation Society of America & the American
Society of Agronomy.
Advisor: Dr. Rob Michitsch and Dr. Jacob Prater
STUDENT LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION (SLEA)
This student organization offers a forum for exploring the value of Law Enforcement in implementing management programs, managing people and accessing employment opportunities. SLEA is for students who are majoring or minoring in Environmental Law
Enforcement or for those students who are interested in enforcement issues.
Advisor: Dr. Diane Lueck and Dr. Cady Sartini
THE STUDENT SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE - (SSA)
The SSA is recognized by the Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA) and as a special interest group of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The goal of the SSA is to provide students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience in arboriculture beyond the classroom. SSA activities include: pruning trees, maintaining the campus nursery, attending seminars, taking field trips, and inviting professionals to speak.
Advisors: Dr. Les Werner and Dr. Rich Hauer
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SAVE THE FROGS – UWSP CHAPTER
SAVE THE FROGS! UWSP is the USA's first official university chapter of SAVE THE
FROGS!. Based at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), our mission is to protect the campus' amphibian populations, to educate Wisconsin citizens about amphibians, and to support the broader efforts of SAVE THE FROGS!
Advisor: Dr. Pete Zani
STUDENTS FOR WETLAND AWARENESS, MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
(SWAMP)
SWAMP (est. 2011) provides a common ground for all natural resource and other disciplines to holistically research, discuss, and promote all aspects of wetland environments. We attend conferences, host guest speakers, provide informational sessions, conduct research, and organize service projects related to wetlands. SWAMP was awarded the honor of "Best New Student
Organization" by SIEO this past year for the dedication and commitment of our members in achieving our organization's objectives.
Advisor: Dr. Kyle Herrman
STUDENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY (SFS)
Students for Sustainability (SFS) exist to promote sustainable principles through education and action on the UWSP campus and throughout the community. Sustainable practice focused primarily on energy, food, transportation, and waste is addressed. Efforts to education and raise awareness about sustainability in regards to the above focuses will be conducted through workshops, conferences, movie screenings, guest speakers, tours, the
Campus Garden and Rain Garden, discussions, community events, weekly meetings and other sustainable related activities.
Advisor: Dr. Holly Petrillo and Dr. Aaron Thompson
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY (TWS)
The student chapter of the Wildlife Society is dedicated to developing and promoting sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend. We take an active role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation, increase awareness of wildlife values, and seek the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife profession.
Advisors: Dr. Jason Riddle
UWSP FIRE CREW
The Fire Crew provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in wildland forest fire fighting, prescribed burning, fire behavior, and the practical application of forest fire science.
Advisor: Dr. James Cook and Dr. Ron Masters
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UWSP FISHERIES SOCIETY
The purpose of the Fisheries Society is to increase and perpetuate recreational, aesthetic and economic opportunities provided by all fisheries resources including game and non-game in
Wisconsin.
Advisors: Dr. Justin VanDeHey and Dr. Joshua Raabe
WASTE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Provide additional activities in the field of waste management in order to facilitate unity and exchange of experiences and information.. Activities include speakers, internship information and field trips.
Advisor: Dr. Rob Michitsch
WISCONSIN CAMPS (endorsed by the American Camping Association–WI Chapter)
Open to all majors, WI Camps is an organization that promotes opportunities for involvement in summer camps. Events include speakers, volunteer activities, field trips, conferences, internships and employment opportunities and adventure education activities. “Camps give kids a world of good!”
Advisors: Dr. Kendra Liddicoat and Cathy Scheder
WOMEN IN NATURAL RESOURCES (WiNR)
The goal of this organization is to provide a forum for exchange of ideas, present educational programs, offer exposure to professional opportunities, and encourage awareness and participation of women in natural resources.
Advisors: Jessica Tomaszewski and Dr. Cady Sartini
XI SIGMA PI (Natural Resources Honor Society)
This program recognizes students who have achieved a high standard of scholarship in their natural resources field and work for the improvement of various natural resources professions.
Advisor: Dr. Michael Demchik, Office: TNR 243
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Stevens Point is your new “Home Away From Home” for the next few years. Here are a few fun facts and information about what Point has to offer! See the first several pages of your Stevens Point phone book for more info and maps or visit the Stevens Point website at http://ci.stevens-point.wi.us/ or http://www.spacvb.com/
Sentry Insurance: Theater North Point Drive (north of Schmeeckle)
theater groups, singers, orchestra & guest performers
-tickets available through Sentry or UWSP ticket center
Sports Center North Michigan Ave (north of Schmeeckle)
-tennis, squash, racquetball, etc.
-golf course
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main St. (downtown)
Great place to get away from campus and study!
715-346-1548
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-9:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am-5pm
Stevens Point Area Co-op 633 Second St. (corner of 4 th
& 2 nd
St) 715-341-1555
Organic, vegetarian and vegan foods. Bulk spices, teas, coffee and pasta.
Great breads, pastries and cookies–baked fresh daily
Farmer’s Market Mathias Mitchell Public Square (downtown) open year-round, daily
- best selection summer and fall harvest time
- great homegrown selection of fruits and vegetables, crafts, etc.
Point Transit System operates weekdays 6:45 am-6:15pm 715-341-2000
- a great way to get around town! UWSP students simply show your UWSP Point
Card when boarding the bus. Your fare has been prepaid through segregated fees.
- see website or Stevens Point phone book for routes
Sports Shops
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Campus Activities and Recreation 020A – HEC, UWSP
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Campus Cycle & Sport Shop 1732 4 th
St. (across from campus)
715-346-4441
715-341-2151
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Divepoint Scuba Center
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Dunham’s Sports
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Fleet Farm
Hostel Shoppe
944 Main Street (downtown)
Hwy 10 East
Hwy. 10 East
3201 John Joanis Dr (Plover)
715-344-3483
715-342-1618
715-341-5100
715-341-2453
Schmeeckle Reserve North Point Drive (north campus) 715-346-4992
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Over 275 acres of the UWSP campus-open daily from dawn to dusk
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Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center houses the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame, the
Browse Shop and environmental history exhibits
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Trailhead of the Green Circle Bike Trail and trail information center
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Hiking and biking trails, Joanis Lake, wildlife viewing
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Student Memorial reflection site
Green Circle Bike Trail
30 mile, circular trail along the Wisconsin and Plover rivers, passes through the Schmeeckle
Reserve. Trails are open for bicyclists, x-country skiers, joggers, and walkers. Trail maps available at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center or on the web.
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Located approximately 9 miles south of Stevens Point. This is the area famous for prairie chicken booming grounds.
Located on Collins Park, 15 miles NE of Stevens Point on County Hwy I. Collins
Park offers a boat ramp, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking.
Located 20 miles west of Stevens Point. Take Hwy. 10 to County S (north). This
28,000-acre, DNR operated wildlife area offers hunting, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, x-country skiing, and trapping. 457-6771
Located 6 miles NE of Stevens Point on Hwy 66. Jordan Park is situated on the
Plover River and has a nature center, boat/canoe launch, fitness trail, wildlife area, campground and historic sites.
Located 10 miles north of Stevens Point off of Hwy. 51. Offers boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, duck hunting, and camping.
Located 12 miles E of Stevens Point on Hwy 10 (W of Amherst Junction). Lake
Emily offers areas for camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, and hiking.
Located 15 miles southeast of town. Take Hwy. 51/39 south to County B (east-5 miles). Offers x-country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, archery and a picnic shelter with fireplace. Mountain bike trails are available–trail passes are required.
Located 17 miles east of Stevens Point near Nelsonville/Amherst Junction. This lake borders the property of CWES. Public beach & picnic area on east side
Located 17 miles east of Stevens Point near Nelsonville/Amherst Junction on County trunk MM by Sunset Lake. This camp offers environmental education experience for students majoring in Environmental Education & Interpretation. CWES is also the site for the 2-week mini-camp for the Waste Management majors and students participating in the European Environmental Studies Seminar.
** Maps of areas available at Outdoor EdVentures (Allen Center), the Stevens Point Chamber of Commerce or the Portage County Parks Department (715-346-1433)
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Museum of Natural History
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University Box Office
LRC 106
DUC
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Cardio Center
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Strength & Fitness Center HEC 038
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Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 N Point Dr
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Planetarium
 Aquatic Center
SCI A217
Pool/HEC
Allen Center 110
715-346-2858
715-346-4100
715-346-4711
715-346-4165
715-346-4992
715-346-2208
715-346-2750
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Climbing Wall
 Multi- Activity Center (MAC)
HEC 070
HEC 070
715-346-4504
715-346-4504
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Field experience and training are essential elements in natural resources education.
Students enrolled in the College of Natural Resources (excluding Waste Management and
Paper Science and Engineering) are required to attend a six-week field techniques in natural resources program designed to provide practical experience . It is strongly recommended that students fulfill this requirement following their sophomore year upon completion of the following courses: Natural Resources 150, 151, 250 and 251. (Chemistry 101 or 105, Biology 101 or 130 & 160 are not required but strongly recommended).
The College of Natural Resources offers the following two options for completing the summer camp requirement: Treehaven and the European Environmental Studies Seminar
Treehaven Field Station Tomahawk, Wisconsin http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/treehaven/Pages/default.aspx
Treehaven is the field station of the College of Natural Resources at the University of
Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Treehaven is located 15 miles east of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and consists of 1,400 acres of diverse plant and animal communities common to the Northwood’s.
While at Treehaven, students complete 7 college credits and learn field techniques in forestry, soils, water and wildlife.
There are two sessions offered each summer at Treehaven. Session 1 begins in mid-May and ends before July 4. Session 2 begins after July 4 th
and continues through mid-August. (An alternative campus field techniques session is sometimes offered depending on numbers and need.)
The cost for the Treehaven summer camp program is approximately $3,700: WI resident, $4,633 – MSEP, $5,750: non-resident (summer 2013).
An informational meeting will be held in February to explain registration, fees, regulations and expectations of the Treehaven summer camp. Sophomore students should be aware of these meetings and begin planning for their summer experience early. The application deadline is late February. Watch the CNR Reporter for more information.
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A beautifully renovated 13th century castle, situated on a steep hill overlooking a Black Forest Valley in
West Germany is home for the students participating in this program. During the 5 week long program in
Europe, numerous outstanding examples of intensive and multiple land use are visited both within the
Black Forest and in other areas of the country.
Environmental study in Poland and Iceland are also included in this rewarding experience.
Prior to departure for Europe, undergraduate students attend an intensive two-week field session at the
UWSP Central Wisconsin Environmental Station on
Sunset Lake, 17 miles east of Stevens Point. This part
After living and participating in hands-on natural resource activities at CWES for two weeks, this 13 th
century castle in
Germany becomes home to CNR students for part of the summer. of the program is similar to, but condensed from, the
Treehaven experience and includes many of the same exercises in surveying, lake and stream mapping, plant and wildlife identification, cover type mapping, data collection and scientific report writing.
An informational meeting will be held on the European Environmental Studies Seminar in
October. Watch the CNR Reporter for the date and time of this important meeting.
Applications will be available on-line after that meeting. Applicants are screened with reference to their year in school, grade point, educational plans, professional interests, and career goals.
Student conduct is also verified. Approximately 40-43 students are selected to participate in the seminar.
Travel and financial arrangements are handled by the
UWSP Office of International Programs (CCC 108). Fees include tuition, room and board, round trip airfare and all planned group travel during the time abroad. Summer
2015 costs for the entire European Environmental Studies
Hiking in Iceland seminar was $7,600 for WI residents, $7,750 for MN residents, and $8,100 for non-residents (cost subject to change each year). 2016 tentative Primary Program
Leaders – Dr. Anna Haines (Professor of HDNRM) and
Dr. Paul Doruska (Professor of Forestry)
Waste Management majors : NRES 385 (2 credits) and NRES 381 (3 credit internship)
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The College of Natural Resources currently offers several short-term educational programs focusing on international resource management or for anyone interested in learning about and experiencing natural resources, new cultures, and exciting opportunities internationally. These programs are arranged through the UWSP Office of International Programs (CCC 108), in conjunction with the CNR International Programs Coordinator, Jessica Tomaszewski (TNR
192/715-346-3831), and are offered for credit. Applications and additional information can also be found online at the Office of International Programs (IP) website at www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/ . Also, visit the CNR’s international websites at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/international for more information. In addition to the European
Environmental Studies Seminar students can participate in any international program of their choice.
programs that seem to be of particular interest to CNR students, though there are MANY more to choose from, have included the following:
AUSTRALIA
Experience life in the "the land down under" with its endless beaches, unique flora/fauna, and the rustic Outback. Known for its famous Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach,
Sydney is a world-class city—and an excellent base for studying Australia and the South
Pacific. Your host, Macquarie University enjoys a worldwide reputation for academic excellence and diversity.
NEW ZEALAND
UWSP has sponsored extraordinary study/travel programs to the South Pacific since 1983.
The spring semester in New Zealand offers you the opportunity to experience perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. Your host, the University of Canterbury is located in
Christchurch, and offers world-class research, inspirational teaching, a vibrant campus environment and a student population from around the world. With an emphasis in the sciences, students are offered courses in ecology, culture, and geography.
IRELAND
A direct enrollment program on a small, wooded campus similar to UWSP, students going to the University of Limerick will be immersed in the life of an Irish university student. You can choose from most courses offered at the University during its regular semester. This university has similar coursework to UWSP, including majors in environmental sciences and waste management.
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Want to make a difference? Want to learn hands-on sustainable field techniques that have applications world-wide? If yes, this course is for you! Developed by Dr. Holly Petrillo,
Associate Professor of Forestry, this summer program teaches sustainable Perma-culture
Design at Nyumbani Village, which is a 1000 acre village started by the Catholic Diocese to provide a home for the “lost victims of AIDS”. There will also be various tours to other
Kenyan villages focusing on natural resource, and social and economic issues. A one-two day safari may be included. Enrollment is limited, so applications should be submitted by
February 15 of each school year.
During the Winterim, the CNR provides an opportunity for students to experience the diverse life zones, abundant flora and fauna and developing culture of Costa Rica. Students will visit a number of national parks and private ecotourism resorts. Participants will visits volcanoes, cloud forests, tropical dry forests and rain forests. There are opportunities to see monkeys, sloths, sea turtles plus numerous bird, reptile and amphibian species.
Managing natural resources in a developing country is the focus of this three-week, three-credit seminar. Enrollment is limited, so applications should be made by October 31 of each school year. Cost includes tuition, airfare, meals, lodging, park admissions, attractions, and guides.
Costa Rica Tropical Ecology also counts as an environmental literacy (EL) credit.
This intense summer educational tour was designed by Dr. Eric Anderson and focuses on the ecology of African wildlife and engages students in wildlife research in several different ecosystems of South Africa. Students will have the opportunity to observe and study a diversity of wildlife including elephants, rhinos, lions, hippos, cape buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, and much more. The first portion of the trip is in the cape area including Addo and
Mt. Zebro National Parks. The trip ends with a week in Kruger National Park, which is the size of New Jersey. Social, political, and biological issues will be explored along the way.
Enrollment is limited to 10-12 participants who are interested in research. The trip runs during odd year summers and applications are turned in to Dr. Anderson by an established deadline.
Cost includes tuition, airfare, meals, lodging, guided tours, entrance fees and lectures. For more information, contact Dr. Anderson in TNR 344 or Jessica Tomaszewski, TNR 192.
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Internships in LONDON
Though CNR students have not traditionally engaged in this program (which can be a summer or semester program), there may be urban environmental and natural resources internships available. Please contact Jessica Tomaszewski in TNR 192 if you are interested.
National Student Exchange
NEW program!!! From 1968, NSE has offered students a domestic alternative to study abroad. What began with three campuses exchanging seven students is now 200 universities placing 3,000 students each year. UW-Stevens Point became a member institution in 2014 and will begin to send students to NSE participating universities, and welcome NSE students to campus, in the fall of 2015. For more information: www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/National-Student-Exchange----NSE.aspx
www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/default.aspx
or www.uwsa.edu/acss/abroad/
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1.
Market yourself– By taking a chance to study abroad you have exhibited the skills to place yourself out of your comfort level and succeed; to adapt to new situations and surroundings. You recognize that this is a global world and business decisions must be made with that perspective in mind. Some skills you can expect to acquire by international experiences include: a.
Understand cultural differences and similarities b.
Adapt to new environments c.
Learn through listening and observing d.
Establish rapport quickly e.
Function with a high level of ambiguity f.
Take initiative and risks g.
Utilize time management skills h.
Identify problems and utilize available resources to solve the problems i.
Accept responsibility j.
Communicate despite barriers and/or improve foreign language skills k.
Learn quickly l.
Handle difficult situations m.
Handle stress n.
Manage/organize o.
Lead others in formal/informal groups p.
Conduct research despite language and cultural differences q.
Cope with rejection
2.
Ready, Set…GROW!– Studying abroad definitely challenges you on a personal level and helps us to understand our place in the world. You learn more about yourself and who you are. You gain confidence and a sense of independence. You learn to respect and appreciate other cultures, people, and lands, which can help you to make more thoughtful decisions. Some personal qualities you can expect to gain or sharpen by international experiences include: a.
Self-reliance b.
Sense of Wonder/Enthusiasm c.
Appreciation of Diversity d.
Perseverance e.
Flexibility/Open-mindedness f.
Assertiveness g.
Inquisitiveness h.
Self-confidence i.
Self-knowledge j.
Independence
3.
Cost Effective Travel –UWSP study abroad programs may be one of the few distance travel opportunities that you have before life becomes complicated with a career and family. Also, studying abroad gives you the chance to go on an adventure without delaying or missing out on your education. In most cases these programs are more cost effective than a vacation travel package and there are more educational opportunities, activities, and fun packed in.
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4.
International Networks –International programs provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to network with natural resource professionals from all over the world, learn new and diverse management techniques, get hands-on experience, observe unique and exotic flora and fauna, and establish lifelong friendships with foreign and student peers. These opportunities also allow you to become more prepared for the globalizing business and academic worlds, including natural resources management.
5.
Learn about Natural Resources from a Different Perspective -The adage Act Locally,
Think Globally fits well here. To understand different perspectives, nothing can replace international experiences. You can constructively compare your country’s practices & culture with another, while learning about the U.S. from the perspective of another culture. In natural resources, you can literally “act locally, think globally” when making management decisions on the job and personal choices at home. You can more clearly understand how we are all connected and how our day-to-day decisions at home can impact those who are afar.
* More reasons to study abroad can be found on the UWSP International Programs website: www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/ .
For information on all International Programs run through UWSP visit the Office of
International Programs in CCC 108 or their website at www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/ . International
Programs can also assist students in finding credible alternatives for UWSP students whose schedules and/or interests require them to seek study or tours run by other institutions. A good place to start is by visiting the UW-System Study Abroad ( www.uwsa.edu/acss/abroad/ ) website.
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ADMINISTRATION
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Christine Thomas - Dean of the College of Natural Resources, Resource Management, Environmental
Communication, TNR 100, 715-346-4617
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Tim Ginnett – Associate Dean of Academics (interim), TNR 100, 715-346-4191
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Brian Sloss - Associate Dean of Outreach and Extension, Environmental Education, TNR 110, 715-346-4174
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Steve Menzel - Coordinator of Public Relations and Development, TNR 100, 715-346-2032
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Bobbi Kubish - Coordinator of Advising and Recruitment, Director of the CNR Student Success Center, TNR
180, 715-346-4081
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Jessica Tomaszewski – Coordinator of International Programs and Recruitment, 192 TNR, 715-346-3831
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Sharon Reichert, Administrative Office Specialist, 100 TNR, 715-346-4617
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Stacey Allen-Bannach, Public Relations Coordinator, 100 TNR, 715-346-4232
FISHERIES AND WATER RESOURCES
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Ron Crunkilton - Water Resources Discipline Coordinator, Aquatic Toxicology, Water Resources, TNR 176,
715-346-4509
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Katherine Clancy - Watershed Management, Water Resources, TNR 244, 715-346-3429
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Bill Fisher, Fisheries, TNR 184, 715-346-4076
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Kyle Herrman – Water Chemistry, TNR 375, 715-346-4832
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Dan Isermann, - Fisheries, Director, Coop Fisheries Unit, Water Resources, TNR 163, 715-295-8875
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George Kraft - Groundwater, Water Resources, TNR 224, 715-346-2984
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Paul McGinley - Water Resources, TNR 224, 715-346-4501
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Brian Sloss – Associate Dean of Extension and Outreach, TNR 100 and former Coop Fisheries Director
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Justin Van De Hey, Fisheries, TNR 182, 715-346-2090
FORESTRY
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Rich Hauer - Urban Forestry, Landscaping, Forestry Discipline Coordinator TNR 376, 715-346-3642
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Laura Anderson-McIntyre – Forest Recreation, 365 TNR, 715-346-4182
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Paul Doruska, Forest Administration, TNR 269, 715-346-3988
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Joseph Conrad – Forest Administration, TNR 378, 715-346-2104
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James Cook - Forest Management, Fire Ecology, TNR 242, 715-346-2269
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Michael Demchick - Forest Management, TNR 715-346, 715-295-8910
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Holly Petrillo - Forest Entomology and Pathology, TNR 363, 715-346-4230
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Nilesh Timilsina, Forestry, TNR 327, 715-346-8446
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Melinda Vokoun - Forest Economics, 376 TNR, 715-3462-5161
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Les Werner - Forestry, Urban Forestry, TNR 374, 715-346-4189
HUMAN DIMENSIONS of NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
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Brenda Lackey – Resource Management Discipline Coordinator, Environmental Interpretation, TNR 182, 715-
346-2076
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Jim Buchholz - Environmental Interpretation, Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, 715-346-4992
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Becca Franzen – Environmental Education/Interpretation, TNR 110, 715-346-4943
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Anna Haines – Natural Resources Planning and Director of CLUE, TNR 205, 715-346-2386
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Scott Johnson - Director of CWES, Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, 715-824-2428
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Steve Kerlin, Environmental Education/ Youth Programming and Camp Mgmt. TNR 110, 715-346-4272
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Kendra Liddicoat – Environmental Education/ Youth Programming and Camp Mgmt and interim Director of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education. TNR 110, 715-346-2028
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Ron Masters – Wildland Fire Science, TNR 367, 715-346-3500
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John Heusinveld (interim) - Director of Treehaven, Resource Management, Treehaven, 715- 453-4106
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Aaron Thompson – Resource Policy, Natural Resources Planning, TNR 207, 715-346- 2278
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Ron Zimmerman – EnvInterp/ Director of Schmeeckle Reserve, Schmeckle, 715-346-4992
SOIL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Jacob Prater - Soil Science Discipline Coordinator, Waste Management, TNR 274, 715-346-4180
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Daniel Keymer, Soil Science and Waste Mgmt, TNR 267, 715-346-2616
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Robert Michitsch – Waste Mgmt and Soil Science, TNR 276, 715-346-4190
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Bryant Scharenbroch – Soil Science and Waste Mgt, TNR 278, 715-346-3704
WILDLIFE
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Timothy Ginnett -, Current Associate Dean of Academics, Population Dynamics, TNR 100, 715-346-4191
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Eric Anderson - Wildlife, Conservation Biology, TNR 344, 715-346-3859
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Shelli Dubay – Wildlife Discipline Coordinator, Wildlife Diseases, Captive Wildlife, TNR 327, 715-346-4178
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Jason Riddle, Wildlife, TNR 265, 715-346-3224
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Kevin Russell - Wildlife, TNR 325, 715-346-2251
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Scott Hygnstrom – Douglas Stephens Chair, Director WI Institute for Wildlife, TNR 346, 715-346-2301
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Gerene Taylor – Adjunct in Wildlife
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Central WI Environmental Station
(SAF) & UWSP Fire Crew
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Treehaven Field Station
7290 CTY. MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
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CNR Peer Advising/Student Success Center TNR 180
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CNR Stockroom TNR 187
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Groundwater Center
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Paper Science Department
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Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
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Society of American Foresters
TNR 224
D274 Science Bldg.
2419 N Point Dr
TNR 361A
2540 Pickerel Creek Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
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Water and Environmental
Analysis Lab (WEAL)
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Wildlife Society Office
TNR 200
TNR 359A
715-326- 2937
715-346-4081
715-346-4664
715-346-4270
715-346-4817
715-346-4992
715-346-2897
715- 453-4106
715-346-3209
715-346-2016
 Admissions Office
 Biology Office
SSC 102
TNR 167
 Bookstore
 Bursar’s Office
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Career Services
DUC
SSC 007
 Counseling Center
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Disability Services
 Financial Aid
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Health Center
SSC 201
3 rd
Floor Delzell
609 LRC
SSC 106
205 Delzell
 Info Desk
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International Programs
DUC
CCC 108
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Learning Resources Center (Library) LRC
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Math Lab
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Multicultural Resource Center
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Outdoor EdVentures
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Parking
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Point Card Office
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Protective Services
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Registration & Records
SCI A113
208 DUC
Allen Center
124 Stein
206 DUC
001 Stein
SSC 101
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Student Academic Advising Center SSC 103
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Student Involvement & Employment 050 DUC
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Student Government Association 050 DUC
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Testing Services
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Tutoring Learning Center
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Writing Lab
3 rd
floor Delzell
LRC 018
LRC 018
715-346-2441
715-346-2159
715-346-3431
715-346-2088
715-346-3226
715-346-3553
715-346-3361
715-346-4771
715-346-4646
715-346-4242
715-346-2717
715-346-3038
715-346-4737
715-346-3848
715-346-3900
715-346-2012
715-346-3456
715-346-4301
715-346-3361
715-346-4700
715-346-4036
715-346-4801
715-346-3568
715-346-3568
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Careers in Natural Resources are rewarding and challenging. They are also very competitive. Students with good grades, campus involvement, and on the job experience will have the best opportunities for employment upon graduation.
Summer employment with Federal, State, and municipal resource agencies could greatly enhance your credentials. Read the CNR Reporter every week to see summer job listings - new positions posted weekly! Also, visit the CNR Career Fair and UWSP Summer Camp Fair in
February to find great summer and permanent jobs!
All students are encouraged to contact the following three offices for sources of summer employment information:
CNR Internships: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/Internships/Pages/default.aspx
Career Services: http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Pages/default.aspx
or 201 SSC, 346-3226
CNR Reporter: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/reporter.aspx
Currently, the CNR contracts annually for approximately 135 paid and volunteer intern positions. Although most of these on-the-job training experiences involve a 12-week summer job for pay, an internship may be obtained either full-time or part-time during a regular semester or during the summer for pay or as a volunteer.
Intern positions are usually granted to junior and senior students who have completed the
College of Natural Resources summer camp program but some also go to freshmen and sophomores. All students are urged to include internships in their academic planning and to apply early for these positions. University credit is earned toward graduation in both paid and volunteer internships when a CNR faculty member supervises and approves the experience.
For more information, visit the CNR Intern web site: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/Internships/Pages/default.aspx
For specific information on an internship in your major, contact:
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Wildlife internships

Law Enforcement internships

Forestry internships
Dr. Tim Ginnett
Dr. Cady Sartini
TNR 342
TNR 186
Dr. Melinda Vokoun TNR 376
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Water/Fisheries internships

Soil/Waste internships
Or Dr. James Cook
Dr. Ron Crunkilton
Dr. Jacob Prater
TNR 242
TNR 176
TNR 274
Dr. Rob Michitsch TNR 276
 Natural Res. Planning internships Dr. Anna Haines

Paper Science and Engineering Dr. Karyn Biasca
TNR 205
SCE D274
Lots of great paid and volunteer internships are available throughout the country through the
Student Conservation Association (SCA). Visit their website at: http://www.thesca.org/
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Experience in the Natural Resources field during your undergraduate years can greatly enhance your opportunities for employment. There are numerous opportunities for work in the various natural resource areas during the school year and throughout the summer for students qualifying for work-study.
Many work-study students are randomly assigned to jobs that are open, which do not necessarily relate to their major area of interest. You may request reassignment if you locate a position more suited to your educational goals.
If awarded work-study, the student must work with the Student Involvement and
Employment Office to secure a job. It is beneficial for students to work on this program because, unlike other forms of employment, work study does not reduce grant and other need-based aid eligibility the next year. You can also contact the following outreach and field facilities of the
College of Natural Resources to indicate your interest in work and to find out what positions are available.
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Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
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Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center
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CNR Stockroom
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Biology Stockroom
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Cooperative Fisheries Unit
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Water & Environmental Analysis Lab
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Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
Amherst Jct.
TNR 224
TNR 187
TNR 193
TNR163
TNR 201
North Point Dr.
715-346-2937
715-346-4270
715-346-4664
715-346-4239
715-346-2178
715-346-3209
715-346-4992
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By Mike Pagel (retired), UWSP Career Services Office
Based on informal interviews of students over the past ten years, the biggest single reason given for selecting a CNR major has been, “I like being outdoors.” One needs more than the love for the outdoors to successfully complete a major in the CNR. The curriculum is very much science based for many of the majors and minors. It is far more effective to select a career and pursue the major, minor and electives needed, as to blindly follow a curriculum and being saddled with career limitations that only become apparent when it is too late.
The general assumption seems to be that completion of a major will automatically yield employment opportunities and a high probability of being hired. This is simply not true. Completion of your studies only means that you are capable of being trained for a task related to your field of study. A person must possess far more than book knowledge in order to be job marketable.
So what are employers looking for? You can expect to encounter a wide range of expectations and requirements depending on the job or employer. However, there are general items of consideration that all candidates should be aware of. Below is a brief list of traits or skills employers generally look for.
Communication skills : Oral, written, and interpersonal
Intelligence : Not the same as your GPA! This means the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems that have not been previously encountered.
Self-confidence : Believe in your own abilities and potential
Willingness to accept responsibility : Salary and impact are directly tied to accepting and mastering the assignments that come your way.
Initiative : Can you spot things that need attention before being told to?
Leadership : Ability to step in and organize and execute a plan without being asked to
Interpersonal skills : Communicate one-on-one with colleagues, employers and the public diplomatically.
Flexibility : A willingness to adapt to an employer’s needs
Ability to handle conflict :
Vocational skills : Technical ability in your field or a base knowledge of project
Direction in Life : Most employers will want to have an idea what you want to be doing with your life next year, in 5 or 10 years
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It is critical for you to recognize that there are many factors that are under your direct control. These have a powerful effect on your employability. The effect can either be positive or negative, depending on how much of this responsibility you assume and what steps you take or fail to take. There are several things you can do in order to develop those general skills and traits that employers are looking for.
1. Determine what type of career or work you want to do and are suited for.
 Career Services offers personality tests that can help you determine what work environments are best for you.
 Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable and confident performing your job’s duties.
2. Get to know several people in the profession you aspire to
 Ask questions about their jobs
 The best advice comes from the horse’s mouth!
 Ask professionals you know well to review your resume and critique it.
3. Pursue summer, seasonal, part-time or volunteer work experience in your field
 Volunteering has a big impact on future employers
4. Utilize the CNR faculty
 Get to know your professors as people
 Many professors have good connections to a variety of natural resource professionals or were once professionals themselves
5. Get involved in student organizations

See what type of projects they do

Gain valuable experience that you can list on your resume
6. Have alternate goals and career choices if you find yourself unable to fulfill the first one.

Choose electives or minors that will broaden your scope so you have more employment options http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Pages/default.aspx
Check this link for Follow up Studies for UWSP Graduates: http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Pages/annualReports.aspx
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MAJOR
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE NON-TEACHING STATISTICAL REPORT: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STEVENS POINT
CLASS OF 2012: December 2011, May and August 2012
Total
#
Grads
Total #
Seeking
Employed in
Field
Employed Out of
Field
Further Schooling Available Total Placed
Not
Seeking
No
Report
COLLEGE OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
Fisheries and Water Resources *
Forestry *
Paper Science & Engineering
Resource Management*
Soil & Waste Resources
Wildlife Ecology *
CNR TOTAL
41
72
8
68
29
74
292
36
66
6
52
30
70
253
22
48
6
28
21
46
171
61%
73%
100%
54%
91%
66%
68%
4
4
0
14
1
14
37
11%
6%
0%
27%
4%
20%
15%
6
4
0
3
0
5
18
17%
6%
0%
6%
0%
7%
7%
4 32 89%
10 56 85%
0 6 100%
7 45 87%
1 22 96%
5 65 93%
27 226
NOTE: Percentages were calculated based on the total number of graduates seeking employment, not the total number of graduates.
89%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
6
2
16
6
4
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* Due to double/triple majors, there were more graduates in this field than this number indicates. Students graduating with multiple majors are generally counted and listed with the major that appears first on the graduation printout from the Registration and Records Office.
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FISHERIES & WATER RESOURCES
Employment Reported:
Biological Science Technician, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Marquette, WI
Fisheries Technician, WI Department of Natural Resources, Wautoma, WI
Water Resource Specialist, WI Department of Natural Resources, Wautoma, WI
Hatchery Bio-Aide, Idaho Fish and Game, Salmon, ID
Environmental Scientist, Kapur & Associates Consulting Engineers, Milwaukee, WI
Watercraft Inspector, Marinette County, Marinette, WI
Research Assistant, UW-Stevens Point EMARL Lab, Stevens Point, WI
Position unknown, Badger Laboratories & Engineering, Neenah, WI
Fisheries Technician, WI Department of Natural Resources, Park Falls, WI
Arborist, First Choice Tree Care, Inc., Junction City, WI
Field Biologist, Lakeland Biologists LLC, Waukesha, WI
Conservation Tech, St. Croix Tribe, Webster, WI
Water Resources Technician, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Milwaukee, WI
Further Schooling Reported:
Masters/Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Masters/Fisheries, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY
Masters/Biology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Field Biologist, Lake End Pond Solutions, Elkhorn, WI
Maintenance, Wisconsin State Park, St. Croix Falls, WI
Office Manager, Lake of the Woods Campground, Wautoma, WI
Fisheries Technician, National Parks Service, Yellowstone, WY
Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey, Middleton, WI
Fisheries Technician, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Fisheries Biologist, Marek Landscaping LLC, Milwaukee, WI
Fish Research Technician, Berkley Conservation Institute, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Wood Shop Technician, Twin Cities Closet Company, Minneapolis, MN
Waitress/Bartender, Skyview Lodge, Winchester, WI
Machinist, Savannah Company, Inc., Waunakee, WI
Sandwich Artist, Subway, Mishicot, WI
Hydrologic Technician, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Rhinelander, WI
Masters/Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Masters/Environmental Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Allendale Charter Township, MI
Masters/Natural Resources, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
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FORESTRY
Employment Reported:
Agency Forester, Bureau of Indian Affairs, City unknown, California
Forestry Consulting, Self-employed, Rib Lake, WI
Logger, Anderson Logging, Dallas, WI
Forester, Nature Conservancy, Lake Charles, LA
Forester, Colorado Forest Service, City unknown, CO
Arborist & Plant Technician, Wachtel Tree Science and Service, Inc., Merton, WI
Forester, U.S. Forest Service, Ely, MN
Aerial lift/Climber Trainee, St. Croix Tree Service, Roberts, WI
Urban Forest Technician, Robert Hendrick Handerson, Wheeling, IL
LTE Forester, U.S. Forest Service, Location unknown
Forestry Summer Intern, Plum Creek Timberlands, Tomahawk, WI
Plant Health Care Technician, Wachtel Tree Science and Service, Inc., Merton, WI
Forester/Ranger, WI Department of Natural Resources, Peshtigo, WI
Field Forester, Location unknown, New Brighton, MN
GIS Project Forester, Menominee Tribal Enterprises, Keshena, WI
State Forester, State of Minnesota, Baudette, MN
Foreman, Buckley Tree Service, Madison, WI
Procurement Forester, Quality Hardwoods Inc., Sunfield, MI
Park Maintainer II, Marathon County Parks Department, Wausau, WI
Arborist, Wachtel Tree Science and Service, Inc., Merton, WI
Forester, Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill, Prentice, WI
Consulting Utility Forester, CN Utility Consulting, LLC, Bartlesville, OK
Arborist, Cassidy Tree Service, Racine, WI
River Guide, Employer unknown, Juneau, AK
Lead Fuels Tech, Bureau of Land Management, Shoshone, ID
Forestry Technician, U.S. Forest Service, Garden Valley, ID
Further Schooling Reported:
Masters/Ecology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Bachelors/Religious Studies, UW-Madison, Madison, WI
PAPER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Employment Reported:
Process Engineer, Nekoosa Coated Products, Nekoosa, WI
Entry Level Process Engineer, Georgia Pacific, Green Bay, WI
Process Engineer, Ahlstrom Filtration, LLC, Taylorville, IL
Further Schooling Reported:
Masters/Business Administration, School unknown, Green Bay, WI
DNR Forester, WA Department of Natural Resources, City unknown, WA
Landscaper, Employer unknown, Chippewa Falls, WI
Resource Forester, Plum Creek Timberlands, Tomahawk, WI
Procurement Forester, Weekly Timber & Pulp, Inc., Wautoma, WI
Arborist, Complete Tree Service LLC, Burlington, WI
Office Manager, Lake of the Woods Campground, Wautoma, WI
Owner, Selner Tree & Shrub Care LLC, Green Bay, WI
Gardening Foreman, Nature Works Landscape Services, Walpole, MA
LTE Forester, WI Department of Natural Resources, Woodruff, WI
Groundskeeper, Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, WI
Urban Forestry Intern, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Forest Technician & Maintenance Worker, Rusk County Forestry Department, Ladysmith, WI
Entry Level Professional Forester, MN Department of Natural Resources, Orr, MN
District Forester, Iron Conservation District, Crystal Falls, MI
Arborist, Foley's Tree Service LLC, Tomahawk, WI
Self Employed, Home Based-Internet Company, Green Bay, WI
Cashier, Target, Grand Rapids, MN
Retail, Scheel's Sports, Appleton, WI
Store Front Manager, Stevens Point Area Co-Op, Stevens Point, WI
Forester, Steigerwaldt Land Services, WI
Forester LTE II, Wood County, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Arborist, First Choice Tree Care, Inc., Mequon, WI
2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA
Wood Supply Intern, New Page Corporation, Rhinelander, WI
Guest Service Attendant, Hilton, Minneapolis, MN
Masters, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Entomology, Purdue University, West Lafayette , IN
Position unknown, Papierfabrik Hamburger Rieger, Trostberg, Germany
Process Engineer, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Tulsa, OK
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Employment Reported:
Farm Worker, Two Onion Farm, Belmont, WI
Position unknown, WI Department of Natural Resources, Fish Creek, WI
Natural Resource Educator, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Poynette, WI
Security Staff, Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, WI
Naturalist Intern, Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Summer Registration Position, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin, ID
Professional Outdoor Instructor, Indiana University-Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
Shoreland Specialist, UW-Extension Services Center for Land Use Education, Stevens Point,
WI
Field Technician, Three Parameters Plus, Fairbanks, AK
Park Ranger, WI Department of Natural Resources, Cornell, WI
Deputy Conservation, WI Department of Natural Resources, Stevens Point, WI
Program Director, Camp Rockfish, Parkton, NC
Officer, Lake Delton Police Department, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Deputy Conservation Warden, WI Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI
Forester, WI Department of Natural Resources, Hayward, WI
Federal Wildlife Officer, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Litchfield, MN
Conservation Warden, Department of Natural Resources, Location unknown
EE Programmer, Bethel Horizon, Dodgeville, WI
Education Intern, Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings, MN
Position unknown, The Outdoor School, Marble Falls, TX
Recreation & Aquatics Director, Valley Lo Club, Glenview, IL
Further Schooling Reported:
Masters/Geographical Information Science & Tech., University of Southern CA, Los Angeles,
CA
Environmental Planning, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Intern, Campus Crusade for Christ, Stevens Point, WI
Park Ranger, National Park Service, Moose, WY
Proposal Writer, Split Rock Studios, Arden Hills, MN
Customer Service Representative, WI Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI
Replenishment Supervisor, Kohl's, Plover, WI
Customer Care Representative, Lands' End, Stevens Point, WI
Assistant Coach, Elk River School District, Elk River, MN
Snowboard Instructor, Sierra Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Waitress, Sky Deck, Bloomington, MN
Caregiver, Private Employer, Milwaukee, WI
Footwear Consultant, Schuler Shoes, Wayzata, MN
Morning Stocker, Menards, Plover, WI
Retail Sales, Target, Delafield, WI
Sales Associate, Fontana Sports Specialties, Madison, WI
Ski Instructor, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau, WI
Nanny, Private Employer, Brookfield, WI
Ski Coach, Loon Race Team, Lincoln, NH
Cake Assembler, Craig's Cake Shop, Verona, WI
Environmental Educational Outreach Specialist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Jamestown, KY
Police Officer, Ho Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WI
Forest Ranger, Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit, Kettle Moraine, WI
Student Career Experience Program student, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Plover, WI
SOIL & WASTE RESOURCES
Employment Reported:
Soil Science Seasonal Position, Bureau of Land Management, Butte, MT
Project Manager, Landmarc Environmental, Naperville, IL
Waste Water Operator, Cedarburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cedarburg, WI
Research Technician, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Babcock, WI
Water Treatment Operator, City of Waupaca, Waupaca, WI
Soil Scientist, Natural Resources Conservation Services, Powell, WY
Consumer Relations Associate, Organic Valley, La Farge, WI
Custom Applicator, Frontier FS, Wautoma, WI
Liquids Operator, City of Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
Waste Operator, City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Assistant Environmental Technician, Marathon County Solid Waste Department, Ringle, WI Liquid Fertilizer Plant Operator, Landmark, Evansville, WI
Crop Scout/Soil Sampler, Jeff Polenske, Appleton, WI
Position unknown, Boardman Tree & Stump Removal, Baraboo, WI
Soil Technician, BKS Environmental Associates Inc., Gillette, WY
Restoration Technician, Environmental Consulting Group, Baraboo, WI
Waste Water Operator, Veolia Water North America, Milwaukee, WI
Zoning and Environmental Specialist, Trempealeau County, Whitehall, WI
Operator Trainee, City of Janesville, Janesville, WI
Campus Staff Member, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Stevens Point, WI
Composting Coordinator, Greenhouse Project, Stevens Point, WI
Restoration Technician, Environmental Consulting Company, Baraboo, WI
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WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Employment Reported:
Wildlife Intern, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, City unknown, AK
Customer Service Representative, MN Department of Natural Resources, Duluth, MN
Lead Wildlife Technician, Idaho Fish & Game, Sandpoint, ID
Intern, International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI
Phlebotomist, Biolife Plasma Services, Plover, WI
Intern, International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI
Wrangler, Sorrel River Ranch, Moab, UT
Internship, WI Department of Natural Resources, Grantsburg, WI
Nuisance Wildlife Control, Employer unknown, Eastern U.S.
Biological Science Technician, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Medicine Lake, MT
Correctional Officer, Wisconsin Department of Corrections, New Lisbon, WI
Wildlife Biologist, Pheasants Forever, Dickinson, ND
LTE State Park Ranger, WI Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI
Fisheries Technician, Department of Natural Resources, Lake Mills, WI
Intern, Midwest Whitetails, Albia, IA
Wildlife Management Intern, WI Department of Natural Resources, Grantsburg, WI
Animal Care Intern, Wildlife Science Center, Columbus, MN
Wildlife Intern, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, AK
Education Intern, Bay Beach Wildlife, Green Bay, WI
Direct Autumn Release Intern, International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI
Game Warden, Wyoming Game and Fish, Sheridan, WY
Naturalist Intern, Fripp Island Resort, Fripp Island, SC
Postion unknown, St. Croix Tree Service, Roberts, WI
Wildlife Rehab Intern, Wildlife in Need Center, Oconomowoc, WI
Zoo Keeper, Wildwood Wildlife Park, Minocqua, WI
Wildlife Technician, Matt Springer, Sullivan, IL
Professional Applicator, Professional Vegetation Management Services, Plover, WI
Wildland Firefighter, Bureau of Land Management, Wordland, WY
Zoological Aid, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma, WA
Biological Science Technician, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Jackson, WY
Further Schooling Reported:
Masters/Biology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Masters, Saint Mary's University, Winona, MN
Masters/Wildlife and Rangeland Sciences, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX
Researcher, National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN
Biological Technician, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Dugway, UT
Fish & Wildlife Biologist, WA Department of Natural Resources, Colville, WA
Assistant Zookeeper, Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI
Wildlife Biologist, Bureau of Land Management, Kemmerer, WY
Intern, Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital, Lake Geneva, WI
Seasonal Environmental Education Teacher, Georgia 4H, Eatonton, Georgia
Technician, Employer unknown, Fort McCoy, WI
Sales Associate, Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Madison, WI
Sales, Insight Bioscience Innovations, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Sales Associate, Costco, Pewaukee, WI
Crew Member, McDonald's, Antigo, WI
Sales, Farrell Equipment & Supply Co., Inc., La Crosse, WI
Barista, Planet Perk Café & Catering, Oshkosh, WI
Sales Associate, Best Buy, Plover, WI
Landscaper/Snowplower, LK Enterprises, Inc., Plover, WI
Guest Services, Target, Location unknown
Associate Manager, MC Sports, Plover, WI
Ski Instructor, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau, WI
Playground Leader/Child Care, Greenville Parks and Recreation, Greenville, WI
Computer Technician, Ace Hardware, Westby, WI
Merchandiser, Central Beer Distributors, Inc., Rothschild, WI
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern, Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee, WI
Pet Care Services, Pewaukee Veterinary Services, Pewaukee, WI
Grouse Biologist Tech, Employer & City unknown, CA
Crew Member, Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, Rochester, MN
Endangered Species Specialist, Fort McCoy Garrison, Fort McCoy, WI
Visitor Services/Naturalist Activities, WI Department of Natural Resources, Pike Lake, WI
Crop Chemical Applicator, Larsen Cooperative, New London, WI
Senior Research Assistant, Oklahoma University, Wichita Mountains, OK
Masters/Biology & Public Administration, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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