CSAC NEWS
April 2012
Editors: Anthony Walter/Cindy Marczak
CSAC Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/csac/Pages/default.aspx
Classified Staff Appreciation Week
The week of April 16-20, 2012 has been designated as Classified Staff Appreciation Week.
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication to UW-Stevens Point!
Monday - Friday
The name of one lucky classified employee
will be selected each day to be the
“Exceptional Person of the Day.” That person
will receive a visit from a CSAC member who
will present them with a gift of thanks for
doing a great job for the UWSP community.
All Classified staff will have access to the
University Cardio Center free of charge during
Appreciation Week. Just take your UWSP
issued photo I.D. card (PointCard) and check
out all the fantastic equipment!
Tuesday, April 17
Classified Staff
Spring Awards Ceremony
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Dreyfus University Center (DUC) – Alumni Room
Join us for hors d’oeuvres provided by University
Dining Services (UDS), a welcome by Chancellor
Bernie Patterson, introduction of the 2012-13
Classified
Staff
Advisory
Council
and
presentation of awards, including the Sargis
Award.
Monday, April 16
Wednesday, April 18
Tour of M&M Building & Waste Education Center
12:00 – 1:00 PM
M&M Building-Meet Outside the Main Entrance
Come see two facilities that are vital to the
campus. Tour the remodeled M&M building and
meet the staff that are behind the scenes and
keep the basic necessities of the campus
operating smoothly. Then tour the new Waste
Education Center and find out where your
recycling material goes and how it gets
processed. See all the new areas in both
buildings and learn how both areas benefit our
campus.
There is no need to RSVP for this event.
Tour of Food Service
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Dreyfus University Center (DUC) – Meet at the
Entrance of the Food Court
Come and see the behind-the-scenes operations
of University Dining Services. The group will tour
the storage and production areas in the DUC.
The tour is scheduled during the pre-lunch hour
rush.
Space is limited so contact Marshall Lee at (715)
346-4374 or mlee@uwsp.edu by April 13th to
reserve your spot!
Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award
The Classified Staff Advisory Council is pleased to announce that Anne Swenson,
University Library, has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Carolyn Rolfson Sargis
Award.
Anne began her UWSP career in 1983 as an LTE at the Library in cataloging. She floated
around the building, working in Periodicals and Government Documents and became
permanent on November 4, 1990 as a Library Services Assistant Senior in Acquisitions.
Eventually, Anne was promoted to Library Services Assistant-Advanced.
Currently as an LSA-Advanced in Library Acquisitions, Anne has been described as “the
go-to person” at the library. She coordinates all order requests for library materials, works
with academic departments and serves as the library point of contact for all shipping,
receiving, processing and mail distribution. In addition, she has taken on many other jobs including updating
computers, repairing books and organizing open houses, conferences, displays and library events.
At UW-Stevens Point, she has volunteered on the Historic Preservation Committee since 1996 and has served in
many CSAC roles including co-chair and as organizer of fundraisers for American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina
relief and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. She has won Classified Employee Recognition Awards for
service and outstanding work as well as Dollars for your Sense Award.
Anne is also heavily involved in her community. Since 2005, she has helped raise more than $20,000 through the
sales of Circle of Hope bracelets and coordination of community fundraisers for the benefit of cancer research
and support groups. In 2012 she was the spokesperson for the annual American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in
Stevens Point. She also serves as a caregiver for the St. Michael’s Living with Cancer Support Group and
volunteers with Marshfield Crafters for a Cause, making items such as pillowcases for children attending Camp
Hope.
Anne is also a regular blood donor, having given more than 12 gallons. She is an active member at St. Joseph’s
Church and was a Girl Scout leader for eight years.
“The Library, UW-Stevens Point, and the community are all better places as the result of Anne’s wonderful spirit
and natural congeniality,” said her library supervisor, Associate Professor Tom Reich.
Anne and her husband, Ron, have two children Jhanna, St. Louis Park, MN and Emily (husband Jim), Woodbury,
MN. They are proud grandparents to Lauren Anne (10 months old). They also keep busy with their four cats:
Sugar, Spice, Rufus and Sam. During the summer, their family loves floating up and down in their pontoon on the
Wisconsin River.
Classified Employee Recognition Awards
The Classified Employee Recognition Awards recognize outstanding contributions of time and
effort to an employee’s department or to the University community. There are two categories for
the awards - University Service and Outstanding Work Performance. All permanent, project, and
limited term Classified employees are eligible for these awards. Each recipient will receive a
certificate and $100 award at the Classified Staff Spring Awards Ceremony on April 17.
The 2011 Recognition Awards Committee included: Terri Chang, Bursar; Sheila Bannister-Gross, Continuing
Education; Charlotte Harvath, Financial Aid; and, Denise Heimstead, University Library.
University Service Award
The University Service Award recognizes time and effort voluntarily given to the university community. The time
and effort are considered outside of the normal work assignment and may include being involved on a campus
committee, providing assistance to staff, students or a campus organization, etc. The result of this involvement is
increased positive perception of the University within the community or enhancing the ability of the University to
accomplish its mission of providing educational opportunities.
The recipient of the 2011 University Service Award is:
Janis Swinford, Academic Department Associate
Janis is a wonderful ambassador for UWSP reflecting an organized and welcoming UWSP community. She
provides a wide range of services to various university-wide programs associated with the History department,
such as: History Day, The Visions of War Series, the Korean War symposium, the Latin American Speakers Series
and the Letters and Science symposium. In addition she is the College Days for Kids and Youth in College
coordinator.
Outstanding Work Performance Award
The Outstanding Work Performance Award recognizes performance far beyond what is normally expected of an
employee. It includes taking on additional responsibilities or increased workload, accepting and completing
special projects that are not part of the employee’s normal work duties, developing or modifying procedures or
exhibiting behavior that enhances the employee’s workplace. The result is improved effectiveness and efficiency
of service offered by the work unit or the University.
The recipients of the 2011 Outstanding Work Performance Awards are:
Steve Edseth, Laborer/Project Crew
Steve works with Facility Services as a Laborer/Project Crew member. He has gained the respect of the rest of the
day shift staff by working hard and leading the way. In his project crew role, he not only sets examples, but leads
by his examples. Steve works day to day with a positive attitude of “let’s get it done” and proceeds with his “work
smart and safe” attitude.
Andrea Musch, Natural Resources Technician/Program Assistant
Andrea works in the Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit and has been a consistent source of stability
during the unit’s re-organization this past year. She also went over and beyond the wildest expectations of those
in the unit by becoming a U.S. Geological Survey licensed motorboat instructor. With her dedication and passion,
the CNR’s summer field experience would not have happened without Andrea stepping up and guiding the
electrofishing effort for Summer Camps.
Lisa Nelson, Payroll & Benefits Specialist Advanced - Confidential
Lisa works in Personnel/Payroll Services. This past year, Lisa has spent an enormous amount of extra hours to
make sure staff and students were paid correctly with the implementation of the new HRS System. Lisa was the
front line person to handle problems with this conversion. She worked on weekends, holidays and lunch hours to
meet deadlines to assure employees received their pay. Lisa would literally “go the extra mile” driving to Madison
to collect emergency checks for those who did not receive the correct pay. Throughout this conversion, Lisa
maintained a positive and polite attitude as she would explain problems and work to the best of her ability to
correct it.
Kathleen Reck, Program Specialist
During the past year, Kate has taken on the unofficial title of “social media” coordinator in Residential Living. She
stays current with how students use technology to communicate with them, without additional compensation or
recognition. Kate just does it because she wants the department to provide the best customer service possible.
Kate was also very involved in the new building, Suites@201. She rewrote the housing contract for the Suites and
pushed for it to be reviewed by System Legal prior to implementation. She continues to be the person co-workers
look to for input because of her ability to foresee issues the rest of the folks might overlook. One of Kate’s strong
traits is her passion for excellence.
Judy Yenter, University Services Program Associate
Judy started her employment in the Military Science Department in 1977. After 35 years in the Student Services
Center, Judy, in addition to her normal duties, completed the move of Military Science department into their new
facility that was built as an addition to the Health Enhancement Center. This move was a monumental
undertaking, in addition to her daily work. Judy took the lead and spent countless hours reviewing furniture
choices and options, color palettes for everything from the walls to the baseboards to the patterns of the tables,
chairs, desks, computer benches and artwork for the walls. Judy has a great attitude and warm personality.
Congratulations to all award recipients on your well-deserved recognition. Thank you for your outstanding
level of commitment and performance to the University as well as the community.
Thank you also to the supervisors and co-workers who nominated these deserving employees.
These awards are a great way to let an outstanding employee know that their work is greatly appreciated.
Please keep those deserving employees in mind for next year’s awards.
Length of Service Awards
Length of Service pins and awards are given to
Classified employees for continuous service and
recognition of investment of time and effort to the
UWSP community.
Length of service was
determined as of December 31, 2011. The 5, 10, 15
and 20 year pins were sent to employee supervisors
for distribution. Employees reaching the 25, 30, 35
and 40 year goal will receive their pins and awards at
the Classified Staff Spring Awards Ceremony.
5-Year Pin
Ann Whipp, Registration & Records
Sue-Marie Rendall, Library;
Beverly Wenzel, Admissions;
Andrea Musch, Coop Fish;
Joe Pientka, Academic Custodial;
Mary Ellen Shaw, International Programs;
Adam Johnson, Residential Living;
Barb Grunwaldt, Student Involvement & Employment;
Elizabeth Zentner, Library;
Julie Hayes, Personnel Services;
Tracy Raatz, Information Technology;
Amy Konietzki, Biology;
Kim Szcyubialka, Academic Custodial;
Mary Liebe, Bursar;
Troy Ekstrom, Power Plant;
Julie Johnson, Foundation;
John Kluck, Academic Custodial;
Sherry Lazar, Text Rental
Robin Schultz, LTE at Treehaven Field Station
Lisa Yolitz, LTE in NADF
Justin Stoffel, LTE in PEAT
Cheryl Langreck, LTE in PEAT
10-Year Pin
Terry Molder, Facility Services;
Cheryl Reed, Payment Services;
Debra Anderson, Residential Living;
Steve Dix, Information Technology;
Sveindis Meyer, PEAT;
Todd Wipperfurth, Facility Services;
Mimi Johnson, Art & Design;
Theresa Michalski, International Programs;
Ruth Daniels, Theatre & Dance;
Christine Cherney, Internal Audit;
Jessica Haase, Information Technology;
Tammy Hanson, Dean’s Office;
Stacey Allen-Bannach, Natural Resources;
Peggy Rzentkowski, Residential Living;
Randolph Fredrick, Power Plant;
Eric Verhagen, Facility Services;
Sean Casey, Facility Services;
Renee Copes, Point Card Office;
Cristina Altobelli, Chemistry;
Robert Newby, CLUE;
Caroline Zipp, LTE at Treehaven Field Station
15-Year Pin
Peter Zuge, Information Technology;
Betty Kieliszewski, Education;
Michael Higgins, Academic Custodial;
Richard Kleifgen, Library
20-Year Pin
Roger Parmeter, Telephone Support;
Barbara Perron, Accounts Receivable;
Barb Grasamkee, Vice Chancellor’s Office;
Peter Brandl, Facility Services;
John Gallagher, Library;
Ellen Holguin, Biology;
Linda Pluke, Multicultural Affairs;
Joan Witt, LTE in Athletics
25-Year Pin
Tom Johnson, Facility Services;
Terri Chang, Financial Operations;
Julie Benson, Registration & Records;
Sally Reese, Parking Services;
Sheila Bannister-Gross, Continuing Education;
Jerry Kummer, Dean’s Office
30-Year Pin
Nancy Stokosa, Department of Physics & Astronomy;
Martin Zblewski, Power Plant;
Virginia Crandell, University Relations &
Communications;
Cheryl Wachowiak, Student Rights & Responsibilities;
Julie Thiele, SAAC;
Joe Hencik, Purchasing;
Fred Hopfensperger, Surplus Store;
Ken Szymanski, Residential Living;
Rose Ligman, Health Services
35-Year Award
Henry Ramon, Residential Living;
Frank Rodriguez, Academic Custodial;
Karen Cisewski, Department of Mathematical Science;
Mike Szymkowiak, Residential Living
40-Year Award
Judith Slowinski, Administration Information Systems;
Dianne Smith, Information Technology;
Cindy Witzel, Registration & Records
PERSONNEL ON THE MOVE
As of March 2012
New Employees Welcome! (Permanent & Project)
Rhonda Narlock, Counseling Center;
Walter Clark, Safety & Loss;
Ann Paremski, Treehaven Field Station;
Becky Konkol, Dining Services;
Kelly Romano, HESA;
Peg Hanson, Admissions;
Michelle Herman, Foreign Language;
Robin Havlovick, Continuing Education;
Calvin Winters, University Dining Services;
Kelly Kettler, Health Services;
Tanya Copas, Biology;
Patrick Mayek, Heating Plant;
Gary Moss, Heating Plant;
Anne Eckenrod, Registration & Records;
Patty Lepak, Information Technology;
Mary Sorenson, Geography and Geology;
Jon Sambs, Health Services Department;
Jason Zinda, Facility Services Department;
Pam Olson, Sociology;
Russell Reeves, Dining Services;
Lisa Killian, Accounts Receivable/Perkins
Transfers/Promotions
Donna Gear, transferred to English;
Kim Siclovan, promoted in English Department;
Shelley Auer, transferred to University Bookstore;
Quintian Cieslewicz, transferred to Res Living;
Deb Hansen, transferred to Accounts Receivable;
Kimberly Goodwin, transferred in General Ledger;
Troy Brey, transferred to Academic Custodial;
Robert Borski, promoted in Dining Services;
Crystal Ostrowski, promoted in Dining Services;
Libby Raymond, promoted in Academic Affairs
Enjoy Retirement!
Mitchell Szcyubialka, Academic Custodial;
Peter Korpowski, Power Plant;
Carl Garski, Residential Living;
Clark Pallen, Information Technology;
Paul Hesch, Health Services;
Diane Stelzer, Geography & Geology;
Pat Krebs, Equity & Affirmative Action
Good News
Network
Pat Krebs and her husband welcomed twin
grandsons on October 16, 2011. She hopes to visit
them in Montana as often as possible since retiring.
Kim Zorn and her husband will be grandparents for
the first time in July. Their daughter, Angela and her
husband, Presten, will welcome a baby boy into their
family.
Heather Springer and her husband, Scott welcomed
a baby boy into the world, Ian Michael Springer. He
was 9 lbs. 0.5 oz. and 20.5 inches. Mom, Dad and big
brother, Isaac are all excited to share the news.
Dianne Smith welcomed a new granddaughter, Kylie
Anne Hoffman last May 18, 2011 who joins her
brother, Conner and proud parents Lori & Paul
Hoffman. She earned her MOS, Microsoft Office
Specialist certification in December 2011. 2012
marks the year she begins year #41 in employment
here at UWSP!
Walter Clark became recently engaged. He is the
new Environmental, Health & Safety Officer on
campus.
Linda Mirr spent an enjoyable 9 days in Nicaragua
with the Wisconsin Nicaragua Partners (WNP) in
March 2012. Our group of 15 people from all over
Wisconsin came together to set up a new Learning
Center and also did workshops in Managua and Little
Corn Island. It was a working vacation but being in
such a beautiful place made it a very worthwhile trip
to everyone who went.
Congratulations to Diane Stelzer on her retirement.
Diane served as assistant to the Department of
Geography & Geology since 1969. In her 43 year
career she saw nine chairs and several different titles
for what is now Academic Department Associate.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Printing & Design installed all new equipment in January. They can now create perfect bound
(soft cover) books in line while printing. Other good news is their digital storefront is coming
on line and soon will be available to the campus.
The School of Communicative Disorders will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 5, 2012 with
an Open House at the Center in the morning and a banquet that evening at the DUC.
Welcome to Deb Hansen who has accepted the position as Accounts Receivable/Perkins Loan manager. They
were excited for her to start on March 12th.
Robyn Woytasik is pleased to announce that Kimber Goodwin has accepted the Grant Accountant position in the
General Ledger office and her first official day in the position was Monday, March 12th. Kimber previously held the
Grant Assistant position and her wealth of grant-related experience will be an asset in her new role.
Parking Lots V and P will undergo a major reconstruction this summer. Of course,
this will impact the permit holders for these lots in the summertime, but will make for a brand new parking space
come fall semester. The new lot will include a center drive isle, new energy efficient lighting, bioswale for storm
water drainage, landscaped islands and a safe east/west pedestrian crossing path. In addition to this project, the
usual patching and line painting maintenance in each lot will be scheduled around the many events on campus.
Next academic year parking permit process begins in May. If you’re interested in purchasing a parking permit to
park on campus starting Sept. 1st watch MOD for details in early May. UWSP Faculty/Staff parking lot assignments
are based on continuous seniority-of-service at this campus. To be included in the assignment process, you will
need to sign-up on the Waitlist by Aug. 1st. Lot assignments will be made on all Waitlist requests received by Aug.
1st. You will be notified of your lot assignment, at which time you can choose to purchase a permit. Lot requests
received after Aug. 1st are processed on lot availability.
Permit payment options:
* Cash/check in Parking Services office
* Credit/debit card online
* Payroll deduction online (staff paid monthly select 1 full or 5 payments, staff paid bi-weekly select 1, 5 or 10
payments)
UPDC Grants
The purpose of the University Personnel Development Program (UPDC) is to fund projects useful for the
development of university personnel and programs. Classified employees receiving UPDC grants this past year
include:
 Carol Grasamkee, International Programs, NAFSA 2012 Annual Conference & Expo, $1,946
 Barbara Grunwaldt, Student Involvement/Employment Office, Attend Online Class via UW-La Crosse on
Student Development Theory, $1,650
 Jessica Haase, Information Technology, IT Leaders @ University of Wisconsin System, $3,668
 Brian Kelly, Information Technology, IT Leaders @ University of Wisconsin System, $3,668
 Erin Raikowski, University Stores, National Association of College Stores (NACS) CAMEX 2012 (College
Market Expo), $883
The Grant Support Services Office has moved to Room 208, Main Building.
CSAC Elections
Elections were recently held to fill vacant positions on the Classified Staff Advisory Council. CONGRATULATIONS
to the four new CSAC members:
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Connie Anderson, Counseling Center & College of Letters & Science, LTE
Marshall Lee, University Dining Services
Alvin Schuller, Facility Services
Heidi Wallner, Purchasing
Thank you to Denise Heimstead, Marshall Lee, Susan Mory, and Robyn Woytasik who have served on CSAC this
past year. Your dedication, hard work and fantastic ideas were greatly appreciated.
University Committee Appointments
Budget Review and Advisory – Robyn Woytasik
Campus Efficiency Study – Cindy Von Gnechten
Environmental Health and Safety – Tracy Raatz
Equity and Affirmative Action Committee – Linda Mirr, Angie Linger
Facility Naming – Marshall Lee
Hall of Fame – Vicki Hafkemeyer-Anderson
Parking Appeals – Tina Rajski
Strategic Planning – Nicole Kraft
University Affairs – Susan Mory
University Personnel Development Committee – Nicole Kraft;
Subcommittee – Barb Grunwaldt, Kristy SeBlonka, Anthony Walter
University Technology – Brian Kelly
UW System University Personnel Systems, Compensation Work Group – Erin Hintz
UW System University Personnel Systems, Employee Movement Work Group – Cindy Balz
Search & Screen Committees
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management – Erin Hintz
Director of Admissions – Beverly Wenzel
Director of Continuing Education – Faye Volk
Financial Aid Associate Advisor – Julie Benson
THANK YOU to all the individuals who accepted appointments on various ad hoc and search and screen
committees. Your time and talent in representing Classified Staff is very much appreciated.
Hungry Hearts
CSAC sponsored a food drive February 1-14, 2012. Approximately 15 boxes of food were donated to The
Cupboard-UWSP’s student food pantry.
Mission Statement
The Classified Staff Advisory Committee, composed of permanent, limited term, and project
classified employees at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, promotes active participation
in university decision-making, informed communications and a positive professional environment
for all classified employees. The organization supports equality, respect and a spirit of collegiality
among all members of the university community, including faculty, staff, and students.