COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 05-06
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other__________________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching:
•
•
Continue good performance
Teach seven Paper Science courses
Scholarship:
•
•
Develop procedure and structure for electronic portfolios for Paper Science students
(NPT)2 project work
Service to:
College and Department:
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Maintain and improve the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP:
• None anticipated for this year
Stakeholders:
• Teach paper science continuing education courses
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2005-06
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X___, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
•
Increase my comfort level with and knowledge base for Paper Science 486, which I taught
for the first time in spring 2003.
Develop a new course, Paper Science 120 - Scientific and Technical Presentations, and
request Communications GDR approval
Begin development of a new EL course, Paper Science 1xx – Paper and the Environment
(working with Don Guay)
Accomplishments related to goals:
SCH
Semester
Fall 2004
Spring 2005
Totals
•
•
•
•
Course
PAPR 350
PAPR 430
PAPR 485
PAPR 490
PAPR 215
PAPR 445
PAPR 486
Lecture
40
21
30
7
16
21
21
156
Contacts
Lab
0
Lecture
40
21
30
7
16
21
21
156
Lab
0
Paper Science 486 Design Project (New York Times Project) very successful
Feedback overwhelmingly positive for class and project from students, school district and
industry
Paper Science 120 on back burner
Paper Science 103 offered Fall 2005, I will teach in Spring 2006
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
Present learning objects at ASEE conference
Develop module on “chunking” content for online learning for FIPSE project (working with
the Academic Co-lab in Madison)
Accomplishments related to goals:
•
•
ASEE presentation received Honorable Mention award at Portland conference
Course design module complete
Additional accomplishments:
•
•
Completed FACETS project work, reflective writing that will be published to the web
Presented seminars on assessment and online course design to the Curricular Redesign Group
during the summer
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College and Department
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Serve on the CNR Curriculum Committee.
• CNR representative to Student Evaluation of Course Instruction Subcommittee
• Maintain the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP
• None anticipated for this year
Paper Industry
• Teach paper science continuing education courses
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
Accomplishments related to goals:
All goals accomplished, including the following additional items:
• Advisory Board – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Center for Teaching and Learning Committee
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 06-07
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other__________________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching:
•
•
Continue good performance
Teach seven Paper Science courses
Scholarship:
•
•
Develop procedure and structure for electronic portfolios for Paper Science students
Present paper at ASEE North Midwest Conference
Service to:
College and Department:
• Department coordinator for ABET engineering accreditation
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Maintain and improve the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP:
• UWSP Accreditation Steering Committee
• GDR Committee
Stakeholders:
• Teach paper science continuing education courses as needed
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2005-06
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X___, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
Continue good performance
Teach seven Paper Science courses
Accomplishments related to goals:
SCH
Semester
Fall 2005
Spring 2006
Totals
•
•
•
Course
PAPR 215
PAPR 385
PAPR 430
PAPR 460
PAPR 103
PAPR 445
PAPR 486
Lecture
64
6
30
30
96
30
30
286
Contacts
Lab
0
Lecture
64
6
30
30
96
30
30
286
Lab
0
Paper Science 486 Design Project (New York Times Project) very successful for a second
year
Feedback overwhelmingly positive for class and project from students, school district and
industry
Taught Paper Science 103 in Spring 2006
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
Develop procedure and structure for electronic portfolios for Paper Science students
(NPT)2 project work
Accomplishments related to goals:
•
•
Successful use of electronic portfolios in Paper Science 210
NPT module work complete
Additional accomplishments:
•
Presented seminars on assessment and online course design to the Curricular Redesign Group
during the summer
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College and Department
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Maintain and improve the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP
• None anticipated for this year
Paper Industry
• Teach paper science continuing education courses
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
Accomplishments related to goals:
All goals accomplished.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 07-08
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other__________________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching:
•
•
Continue good performance
Teach eight Paper Science courses, including team teaching new course with Don Guay
Scholarship:
•
Develop procedure and structure for electronic portfolios for Paper Science students
Service to:
College and Department:
• Department coordinator for ABET engineering accreditation
• Serve on Search and Screen committee for Lab Manager
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Maintain and improve the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP:
• UWSP Accreditation Steering Committee
• GDR Committee
Stakeholders:
• Teach paper science continuing education courses as needed
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2006-07
Name: Karyn Biasca
Position:
Faculty__X___, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other________
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
Continue good performance
Teach seven Paper Science courses
Accomplishments related to goals:
SCH
Semester
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Totals
Course
PAPR 215
PAPR 385
PAPR 430
PAPR 460
PAPR 103
PAPR 445
PAPR 486
Lecture
28
15
6
6
129
6
6
196
Contacts
Lab
0
Lecture
28
15
6
6
129
6
6
196
Lab
0
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
•
•
Develop procedure and structure for electronic portfolios for Paper Science students
(NPT)2 Summer Institute
Accomplishments related to goals:
•
NPT Summer Institute held in June, very positive feedback from participants
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College and Department
• Department coordinator for ABET engineering accreditation
• Serve as academic advisor to Paper Science majors
• Maintain and improve the control computer system for the department’s paper machine to:
Ensure safe operation
Provide interface screens for new activities on the paper machine
• Program Assessment Coordinator – prepare Program Assessment plan and report
• Prepare Paper Science timetable
UWSP
• Accreditation Steering Committee
• GDR Subcommittee
Paper Industry
• Teach paper science continuing education courses
• Consultation and peer review of publications as requested
Accomplishments related to goals:
All goals accomplished
Assigned additional responsibility for UWSP Accreditation as Co-Coordinator
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 2005-2006
Due Date – September 15, 2005
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching: I am teaching fluid mechanics (PAPR 320), wood and pulping
technology (PAPR 350), and paper, society and the environment (PAPR 103) this
fall. PAPR 103 is a brand new course in the Paper Science department. My goal
is to provide a foundation based on required theory which I intend to reinforce
through several applied projects. Paper Science 103 is being offered as a hybrid
course. I participated in the 2005 Curricular Redesign program to receive
training on how to use the D2L software package on campus. I believe that
using this software will help students of all learning styles develop their
understanding of course materials.
During the spring semester, I will be teaching heat transfer, statistics, pulp and
paper laboratory methods, freshman forum and senior seminar. My goal is to
build upon the successes of last spring and incorporate more practical
application projects which relate to the pulp and paper industry. I also plan to
use D2L to help administer Paper Science 210.
Scholarship: I am currently involved with a collaborative research project with
the USDA Forest Products Laboratory and Integrated Paper Services. The
purpose of this project is to investigate measurement differences between fiber
length analyzers available on the market today. The initial findings of this
research were published and presented at the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in
Milwaukee last May. Based on the initial feedback from the industry, I
anticipate more work in this area to further explore the differences we identified
between the various instruments.
I received a UPDC grant to continue my research interests in oxygen
delignification. I am currently working with two undergraduate students to
produce data needed for a larger grant application. I am scheduled to present a
talk on my research as part of the Chemistry Department seminar series in
December. I plan to use the results of the initial study to prepare a larger
research grant.
The department received a grant to support Mid-State Technical College develop
a two year program for paper mill operators. I will be working with Mid-State to
develop teaching materials for their courses. I will also be assisting Mid-State to
set up a new pulp and paper laboratory required for teaching.
Service to:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2005-2006 year. I served on this committee last year and I look
forward to serving on the committee this year especially in light of possible
major changes to the GDR structure on campus.
UWSP: I was elected to serve on Faculty Senate last spring. I look
forward to becoming more involved in and aware of university issues
through faculty senate.
Department: During the summer of 2005, I spent a significant amount of
time reviewing the existing laboratory facilities in the Paper Science
Department. Our goal is to maintain our facilities to the same degree as
industry to develop more contract research opportunities. We have been
very successful over the last year with projects both on the paper machine
and the testing laboratory. We will continue to pursue more contract
work to provide resources for the department and training opportunities
for our students.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Vice Chairman of the TAPPI Process and
Product Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division
within TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of
all standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts
throughout the world. The position will require travel to meetings every
eighteen months. Much of this travel will be subsidized by TAPPI.
I also serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp properties
committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method committees not
allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over others by
creating a test method which disadvantages others.
As Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee is responsible for planning the TAPPI
Papermakers Conference which will be held in Chattanooga during May,
2006. The conference planning committee reviews and accepts all papers
which will be published and presented at the conference.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science Program is very committed to supporting Lake States programs.
We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI Lake States
conferences when possible because of their strong technical content and
networking opportunities.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2005-2006
Due Date – September 15, 2005
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
I taught fluid mechanics, pulp and paper laboratory methods, and the senior
leadership practicum last fall. This was the first time through each of these
courses. My goal was to provide a foundation based on required theory which I
intended to reinforce through several applied projects.
During the spring semester, I taught heat transfer and statistics for the second
time and freshman forum and senior seminar for the first time. My goal was to
build upon the successes of last spring and incorporate more practical
application projects which relate to the pulp and paper industry.
Accomplishments related to goals:
Based on the student performance and feedback, I was able to get the students
actively involved in their course work. I think that the students really developed
a clear understanding of the course concepts through the various projects I
assigned last year. As with any projects, I also did some learning and found
ways to improve the projects for this year.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Course
SCH
Lec. Lab
Contacts
Lec. Lab
320__
27___ _____ 27___ _____
210__
5___ 10___ 5 ___ 30___
410__
3 __ _____ 3 __ _____
314__
30___ _____ 30___ _____
326__
30___ _____ 30___ _____
210__
13___ 26___ 13___ 52___
495__
7 ___ _____ 7____
105__
17___ _____ 17___ _____
_____
_____ _____ _____ _____
___
Additional Accomplishments:
I applied for and received support to participate in the 2005 Curricular Redesign
program. I plan to offer Paper Science 103 as a hybrid course during the Fall
2005 semester.
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
I am currently involved with a collaborative research project with the USDA
Forest Products Laboratory and Integrated Paper Services. The purpose of this
project is to investigate measurement differences between fiber length analyzers
available on the market today. This work involves myself, Bill Radue, and Matt
Schneider (senior in Paper Science). I anticipate submitting a paper for
publication at the beginning of the spring semester.
I am also in the process of preparing a UPDC grant to continue my research
interests in oxygen delignification. My goal is to get funding to establish
baseline results for the purpose of preparing a much larger grant proposal. The
current work will involve myself, Bill Radue, and an undergraduate student. I
anticipate concentrating on this research during the spring semester and next
summer.
I am collaborating with LifeStar to author a tutorial session in the TAPPI
Papermaking conference schedule for May of 2005. This tutorial will train paper
industry professionals on the process of using control charts to analyze data and
solve problems. LifeStar developed a program to work with MS Excel for control
charting applications.
Accomplishments related to goals:
I am currently involved with a collaborative research project with the USDA
Forest Products Laboratory and Integrated Paper Services. The purpose of this
project is to investigate measurement differences between fiber length analyzers
available on the market today. The initial findings of this research were
published and presented at the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in Milwaukee
last May. This work involved myself, Bill Radue, and Matt Schneider (senior in
Paper Science). Based on the initial feedback from the industry, I anticipate
more work in this area to further explore the differences we identified between
the various instruments.
I received a UPDC grant to continue my research interests in oxygen
delignification. I am currently working with two undergraduate students to
produce data needed for a larger grant application. I am scheduled to present a
talk on my research as part of the Chemistry Department seminar series in
December.
Through collaboration with LifeStar I presented a tutorial session at the TAPPI
Papermaking conference in May to train paper industry professionals on the
process of using control charts to analyze data and solve problems. LifeStar
developed a program to work with MS Excel for control charting applications.
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2004-2005 year. I look forward to learning the college and university
committee process during my first year which will lead to more
involvement during future years.
UWSP: I have not been appointed to serve on any university committees
to date. I look forward to providing service in this regard when the
opportunity arises.
Department: During the summer of 2004, I spent a significant amount of
time reviewing the existing laboratory facilities in the Paper Science
Department. Our goal is to maintain our facilities to the same degree as
industry to develop more contract research opportunities. Contract
research is a wonderful way to raise funds to maintain and improve our
laboratory facilities as well as provide our students an avenue to get
actual industry experience on campus.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Vice Chairman of the TAPPI Process and
Product Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division
within TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of
all standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I am the Chairman of
the Chemical Properties Committee. This committee reviews all TAPPI test
methods which are chemical in nature. Any proposed new test methods
must have a sponsor present the new material to the appropriate TAPPI
properties committee. I also serve as a member on the physical
properties and pulp properties committees. It is vital to the industry that
the test method committees not allow one company to obtain a competitive
advantage over others by creating a test method which disadvantages
others.
As Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee is responsible for planning the TAPPI
Papermakers Conference which will be held in Milwaukee during May,
2005. The conference planning committee reviews and accepts all papers
which will be published and presented at the conference.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science Program is very committed to supporting Lake States programs.
We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI Lake States
conferences when possible because of their strong technical content and
networking opportunities.
Accomplishments related to goals:
College: I served on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee last year
which helped me develop a better understanding on the process of
curriculum development on campus.
UWSP: I was elected to serve on Faculty Senate last spring. I look
forward to becoming more involved in and aware of university issues
through faculty senate.
Department: During the summer of 2005, I spent a significant amount of
time reviewing the existing laboratory facilities in the Paper Science
Department. Our goal is to maintain our facilities to the same degree as
industry to develop more contract research opportunities. We have been
very successful over the last year with projects both on the paper machine
and the testing laboratory. We will continue to pursue more contract
work to provide resources for the department and training opportunities
for our students.
I served as the student organization advisor for the TAPPI/PIMA Student
Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the education and
professional development of students as they prepare for a career in the
pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I helped our TAPPI/PIMA
Student Chapter become an annually funded student group for the first
time. I also helped guide the students to secure funding from various
sources to attend the TAPPI Coating Conference last spring.
Industry: I served the Vice Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
My tenure as the chairman of the Chemical Properties Committee ended
in January, 2005. I reviewed and submitted over 10 chemical properties
test methods from 2003 – 2005 as chair of this committee.
I continued to serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp
properties committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method
committees not allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over
others by creating a test method which disadvantages others.
As Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee planned the TAPPI Papermakers Conference
which was held in Milwaukee in May. The conference planning committee
reviewed and accepted all papers which were published and presented at
the conference. The conference was very successful based on the attendee
feedback.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science Program is very committed to supporting Lake States programs.
Paper Science students and faculty attended many Lake States TAPPI
conferences last year. These conferences provide students and faculty
with excellent learning and networking opportunities.
Additional accomplishments:
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be the
TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for presenting
and defending the official position of the United States to the world on Chemical
Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry. This is a wonderful
opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts throughout the world. The
position will require travel to meetings every eighteen months. Much of this
travel will be subsidized by TAPPI.
Through my contacts I have been able to secure donations to help maintain our
laboratory facilities. During the 2004-2005 school year I helped procure a
donation of hardwood pulp from International Paper and a donation of a Kajaani
FS-200 Fiber Analyzer from Domtar Industries.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The following are examples of accomplishments that might be included in the
annual report. Accomplishments should be related to objectives whenever
possible.
1. Special honors and awards received (includes honors given to students
supervised).
2. Involvement with professional organizations, including positions held,
committee assignments, and other service.
3. Research and publications, professional writing, book reviews.
4. Funding for research and development (indicating current activities
and proposals pending).
5. Presentation given (indicating invited presentation, type of audience,
referred research presentations, and outreach activities).
6. Professional development such as certification, CEU’s, second
language, computer literacy, sabbatical results.
7. University service and administration (indicating committees, special
programs, involvement with student organizations).
8. Teaching*, courses taught, course evaluation summary by year, and
peer evaluations.
9. Outreach service.
*Information should include at least the most recent year, with additional years
for promotion and tenure.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 2006-2007
Due Date – September 15, 2006
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching: I am teaching fluid mechanics (PAPR 320), wood and pulping
technology (PAPR 350), and paper, society and the environment (PAPR 103) this
fall. PAPR 103 has become a popular course in the Paper Science & Engineering
department. My goal is to provide a foundation based on required theory which
I intend to reinforce through several applied projects. Paper Science 103 is
being offered once again as a hybrid course. I believe that using D2L helps
students of all learning styles develop their understanding of course materials.
During the spring semester, I will be teaching heat transfer, statistics, pulp and
paper laboratory methods, freshman forum and senior seminar. My goal is to
build upon the successes of last spring and incorporate more practical
application projects which relate to the pulp and paper industry. I also plan to
use D2L to help administer Paper Science 210.
Scholarship: Dr. Gerry Ring and I received a UW-System Applied Research
Grant to optimize the blending of virgin pulp and recycled pulp to maximize the
amount of recycled pulp that can be used in the papermaking process. The
grant will run through June of 2007. We will work with industry representatives
and several Paper Science & Engineering undergraduate students to complete
this research.
I will be submitting a paper for publication in a peer reviewed TAPPI
Papermaking Conference in October. This paper is an evaluation of a newly
developed screen for recovering fiber typically lost in the papermaking process. I
will present this paper in Jacksonville in March. After the presentation, I will
submit the paper for publication in the TAPPI Journal.
The department received a grant to support Mid-State Technical College develop
a two year program for paper mill operators. I will be working with Mid-State to
develop teaching materials for their courses. I will also be assisting Mid-State to
set up a new pulp and paper laboratory required for teaching.
Service to:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2005-2006 year. I served on this committee last year and I look
forward to serving on the committee this year especially in light of possible
major changes to the GDR structure on campus.
UWSP: I will continue to serve on Faculty Senate and University
Curriculum Committee this year. I am also serving on the EL GDR Review
Committee. The goal of this committee is to develop a method to audit
student learning in the various EL courses on campus.
Department: During the summer of 2006, I spent a significant amount of
time helping run the Paper Science & Engineering Department paper
machine. I will continue to work with our lab manager to maintain our
facilities to the same degree as industry to develop more contract research
opportunities. We have been very successful over the last year with
projects both on the paper machine and the testing laboratory. We will
continue to pursue more contract work to provide resources for the
department and training opportunities for our students.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts
throughout the world. The position will require travel to meetings every
eighteen months. I will attend an ISO meeting in Atlanta in November.
I also serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp properties
committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method committees not
allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over others by
creating a test method which disadvantages others.
As Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee is responsible for planning the TAPPI
Papermakers Conference which will be held in Jacksonville during March,
2007.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science & Engineering Program is very committed to supporting Lake
States programs. We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI
Lake States conferences when possible because of their strong technical
content and networking opportunities.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2005-2006
Due Date – September 15, 2005
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
I taught fluid mechanics (PAPR 320), wood and pulping technology (PAPR 350),
and paper, society and the environment (PAPR 103) last fall. This was the first
time through PAPR 103 and PAPR 350. My goal was to provide a foundation
based on required theory which I intended to reinforce through several applied
projects.
During the spring semester, I taught heat transfer (PAPR 326), statistics (PAPR
314), and pulp and paper laboratory methods (PAPR 210). My goal was to build
upon the successes of previous spring and incorporate more practical
application projects which relate to the pulp and paper industry.
Accomplishments related to goals:
Based on the student performance and feedback, I was able to get the students
actively involved in their course work. I think that the students really developed
a clear understanding of the course concepts through the various projects I
assigned last year. As with any projects, I also did some learning and found
ways to improve the projects for this year.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Course
SCH
Lec. Lab
Contacts
Lec. Lab
103__
168__ _____ 168__ _____
320__
6___ _____ 6 ___ _____
350__
9 __ _____ 9 __ _____
314__
6____ _____ 6____ _____
326__
6____ _____ 6____ _____
210__
15___ 30___ 15___ 60___
410__
9 ___ _____ 9____
105__
9____ _____ 9____ _____
_____
_____ _____ _____ _____
____
Additional Accomplishments:
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
I am currently involved with a collaborative research project with the USDA
Forest Products Laboratory and Integrated Paper Services. The purpose of this
project is to investigate measurement differences between fiber length analyzers
available on the market today. The initial findings of this research were
published and presented at the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in Milwaukee
last May. Based on the initial feedback from the industry, I anticipate more
work in this area to further explore the differences we identified between the
various instruments.
I received a UPDC grant to continue my research interests in oxygen
delignification. I am currently working with two undergraduate students to
produce data needed for a larger grant application. I am scheduled to present a
talk on my research as part of the Chemistry Department seminar series in
December. I plan to use the results of the initial study to prepare a larger
research grant.
The department received a grant to support Mid-State Technical College develop
a two year program for paper mill operators. I will be working with Mid-State to
develop teaching materials for their courses. I will also be assisting Mid-State to
set up a new pulp and paper laboratory required for teaching.
Accomplishments related to goals:
The project with the Forest Product Lab and Integrated Paper Services, has come
to a conclusion. A few questions came out of the presentation during May of
2005 and we did more work to answer these questions. This work provided a
benefit to the industry to help paper companies understand how the new fiber
length analyzers on the market compare to older and now obsolete analyzers.
I received a UPDC grant to continue my research interests in oxygen
delignification. I completed the first round of work in this area with two
undergraduate students last year. The initial work has shown some promise,
but our bleaching facilities are not adequate. I presented a summary of my
work as part of the Chemistry Department seminar series in December, 2005. I
will need to redesign the mixing system on the Paper Science and Engineering
Department bleaching system or purchase a new one to continue this work.
Because Dr. Gerry Ring and I received a UW-System Applied Research grant, I
plan to focus my research efforts on this grant until it is finished before I return
to this project.
I worked with Mid-State Technical College to design their new pulp and paper
lab last year. This lab was installed during the summer of 2006. I will be
assisting Mid-State personnel this year to help get the equipment in their new
lab operational. As part of the grant requirements, I submitted a module
detailing course information to teach finishing and converting of paper products.
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2005-2006 year. I served on this committee last year and I look
forward to serving on the committee this year especially in light of possible
major changes to the GDR structure on campus.
UWSP: I was elected to serve on Faculty Senate last spring. I look
forward to becoming more involved in and aware of university issues
through faculty senate.
Department: During the summer of 2005, I spent a significant amount of
time reviewing the existing laboratory facilities in the Paper Science
Department. Our goal is to maintain our facilities to the same degree as
industry to develop more contract research opportunities. We have been
very successful over the last year with projects both on the paper machine
and the testing laboratory. We will continue to pursue more contract
work to provide resources for the department and training opportunities
for our students.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Vice Chairman of the TAPPI Process and
Product Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division
within TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of
all standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts
throughout the world. The position will require travel to meetings every
eighteen months. Much of this travel will be subsidized by TAPPI.
I also serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp properties
committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method committees not
allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over others by
creating a test method which disadvantages others.
As Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee is responsible for planning the TAPPI
Papermakers Conference which will be held in Chattanooga during May,
2006. The conference planning committee reviews and accepts all papers
which will be published and presented at the conference.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science Program is very committed to supporting Lake States programs.
We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI Lake States
conferences when possible because of their strong technical content and
networking opportunities.
Accomplishments related to goals:
College: The CNR Curriculum/Appeals Committee reviewed and forwarded
a significant number of new courses and course revisions last year.
UWSP: Faculty Senate reviewed and voted on a large number of issues
last year. The EL GDR Review Committee met several times last year and
we are continuing to work on a method to quantify student learning in EL
courses on campus. Serving on these committees has enabled me to meet
a large number of faculty members outside the CNR.
Department: We had a very successful year in the Paper Science &
Engineering Laboratories. I helped the department develop specific
operating conditions to produce speaker cone paper for Nuway Speaker
Products. I also filled in for Bill Radue during second semester when he
was out due to a family emergency. I worked with the PAPR 486 senior
class to produce recycled paper from the New York Times for use as art
paper in the Stevens Point School System. We are steadily building a base
of customers to consistently building a base of satisfied customers to help
support our department laboratories.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
I worked with the Student TAPPI/PIMA Charter at UWSP to help them
plan a trip to the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in Atlanta last April.
Through my network of contacts, I helped the students secure support
from TAPPI and Coca-Cola to help fund their trip. Student trips to TAPPI
national conferences are extremely valuable to help the students develop
industry contacts before they begin their careers.
Industry: I am currently the Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods. As Chairman
of the division, I work with the Steering Committee to plan technical
conferences and committee meetings. I also have responsibility to recruit
new members for officer positions and administer division awards.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
During the past year, I reviewed several ISO test methods and
recommended the official United States position. I will be attending a
meeting in Atlanta this November to work with my counterparts
throughout the world on specific development projects.
Last year as Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division
Council, I represented the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference
Planning Committee. This committee was responsible for planning the
TAPPI Papermakers Conference which was held in Jacksonville during
April, 2006. The conference planning committee reviewed and accepted
all papers which were published and presented at the conference.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The following are examples of accomplishments that might be included in the
annual report. Accomplishments should be related to objectives whenever
possible.
1. Special honors and awards received (includes honors given to students
supervised).
2. Involvement with professional organizations, including positions held,
committee assignments, and other service.
3. Research and publications, professional writing, book reviews.
4. Funding for research and development (indicating current activities
and proposals pending).
5. Presentation given (indicating invited presentation, type of audience,
referred research presentations, and outreach activities).
6. Professional development such as certification, CEU’s, second
language, computer literacy, sabbatical results.
7. University service and administration (indicating committees, special
programs, involvement with student organizations).
8. Teaching*, courses taught, course evaluation summary by year, and
peer evaluations.
9. Outreach service.
*Information should include at least the most recent year, with additional years
for promotion and tenure.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL PLANNING FORM
Academic Year 2007-2008
Due Date – September 17, 2007
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe Goals for the next academic year.
Teaching: I am teaching fluid mechanics (PAPR 320), wood and pulping
technology (PAPR 350), paper, society and the environment (PAPR 103),
Freshman Forum [PAPR 105] and Engineering Design I [PAPR 484] this fall.
PAPR 103 has become a popular course in the Paper Science & Engineering
department. My goal is to provide a foundation based on required theory which
I intend to reinforce through several applied projects. Paper Science 103 is
being offered once again as a hybrid course. I believe that using D2L helps
students of all learning styles develop their understanding of course materials.
During the spring semester, I will be teaching heat transfer, statistics, pulp and
paper laboratory methods, and senior seminar. My goal is to build upon the
successes of last spring and incorporate more practical application projects
which relate to the pulp and paper industry. I also plan to use D2L to help
administer Paper Science 210.
Scholarship: Dr. Gerry Ring and I received a UW-System Applied Research
Grant to optimize the blending of virgin pulp and recycled pulp to maximize the
amount of recycled pulp that can be used in the papermaking process. The
grant work is finished and we will be working on publishing the finding of this
research.
I published peer reviewed article in the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in
March. This summer I did some additional research on the area of fiber
recovery. I will be working on a paper to submit for publication during the fall
semester.
I received funding from Hydrite Chemical Company to pursue research in
making biofuel from cellulose and starch. A presentation of the summer 2007
research results will be presented to the company on September 14th. I am
planning to devote a great deal of research time to working with Eric Singsaas in
Biology to develop innovative solutions in the area of biofuels research.
Service to:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2005-2006 year. I served on this committee last year and I look
forward to serving on the committee this year especially in light of possible
major changes to the GDR structure on campus.
UWSP: I will serve on UPDC this year. I am also serving on the University
Evening Planning Committee.
Department: During the summer of 2007, I spent a significant amount of
time helping run the Paper Science & Engineering Department paper
machine. I will work with our new lab manager to maintain our facilities
to the same degree as industry to develop more contract research
opportunities. We have been very successful over the last year with
projects both on the paper machine and the testing laboratory. We will
continue to pursue more contract work to provide resources for the
department and training opportunities for our students. The potential
addition of WIST will greatly enhance our ability to develop more contract
research opportunities.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts
throughout the world. The position will require travel to meetings every
eighteen months.
I also serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp properties
committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method committees not
allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over others by
creating a test method which disadvantages others.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science & Engineering Program is very committed to supporting Lake
States programs. We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI
Lake States conferences when possible because of their strong technical
content and networking opportunities.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2006-2007
Due Date – September 17, 2007
Name: Don Guay
Position:
Faculty__X__, Academic Staff (Category B-teaching) _____,
Academic Staff (Category A - non teaching) _____
Appointment:
Teaching - Classroom
Extension
Outreach
Administration
Other______________________
100__%
_____%
_____%
_____%
_____%
Describe goals and accomplishments for previous year:
Teaching:
Goals for previous year:
I taught fluid mechanics (PAPR 320), wood and pulping technology (PAPR 350),
and paper, society and the environment (PAPR 103) last fall. My goal was to
provide a foundation based on required theory which I intended to reinforce
through several applied projects.
During the spring semester, I taught heat transfer (PAPR 326), statistics (PAPR
314), and pulp and paper laboratory methods (PAPR 210). My goal was to build
upon the successes of previous spring and incorporate more practical
application projects which relate to the pulp and paper industry.
Accomplishments related to goals:
Based on the student performance and feedback, I was able to get the students
actively involved in their course work. I think that the students really developed
a clear understanding of the course concepts through the various projects I
assigned last year. As with any projects, I also did some learning and found
ways to improve the projects for this year.
Fall
Spring
Summer
Course
SCH
Lec. Lab
Contacts
Lec. Lab
103__
165__ _____ 165__ _____
320__
15___ _____ 15___ _____
350__
8_ __ 4____ 8_ __ 12___
105
9____ _____ 9____ _____
314__
15___ _____ 15___ _____
326__
15___ _____ 15___ _____
210__
17___ 34___ 17___ 68___
410__
2 ___ _____ 2____
_____
_____ _____ _____ _____
____
Additional Accomplishments:
Scholarship:
Goals for previous year:
Dr. Gerry Ring and I received a UW-System Applied Research Grant to optimize
the blending of virgin pulp and recycled pulp to maximize the amount of
recycled pulp that can be used in the papermaking process. The grant will run
through June of 2007. We will work with industry representatives and several
Paper Science & Engineering undergraduate students to complete this research.
I will be submitting a paper for publication in a peer reviewed TAPPI
Papermaking Conference in October. This paper is an evaluation of a newly
developed screen for recovering fiber typically lost in the papermaking process. I
will present this paper in Jacksonville in March. After the presentation, I will
submit the paper for publication in the TAPPI Journal.
The department received a grant to support Mid-State Technical College develop
a two year program for paper mill operators. I will be working with Mid-State to
develop teaching materials for their courses. I will also be assisting Mid-State to
set up a new pulp and paper laboratory required for teaching.
Accomplishments related to goals:
The laboratory work is completed for the UW-System Applied Research Grant.
Dr. Gerry Ring and I are in the process of analyzing the data. We plan to submit
a paper this year for publication.
I published and presented at Paper at the 2007 TAPPI Papermakers Conference
in Jacksonville on a new type of paper machine saveall. The paper was very well
received and I completed some new research on the screen during the summer
of 2007. I plan to write and submit a new paper on the screen this year.
The work to help Mid-State Technical College develop their program is
completed. I am focusing my research efforts in the biofuels area for this year.
Service to College, UWSP, Stakeholders:
Goals for previous year:
College: I will serve on the CNR Curriculum/Appeals committee during
the 2006-2007 year. I served on this committee last year and I look
forward to serving on the committee this year especially in light of possible
major changes to the GDR structure on campus.
UWSP: I will continue to serve on Faculty Senate and University
Curriculum Committee this year. I am also serving on the EL GDR Review
Committee. The goal of this committee is to develop a method to audit
student learning in the various EL courses on campus.
Department: During the summer of 2006, I spent a significant amount of
time helping run the Paper Science & Engineering Department paper
machine. I will continue to work with our lab manager to maintain our
facilities to the same degree as industry to develop more contract research
opportunities. We have been very successful over the last year with
projects both on the paper machine and the testing laboratory. We will
continue to pursue more contract work to provide resources for the
department and training opportunities for our students.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
Industry: I am currently the Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with pulp and paper experts
throughout the world. The position will require travel to meetings every
eighteen months. I will attend an ISO meeting in Atlanta in November.
I also serve as a member on the physical properties and pulp properties
committees. It is vital to the industry that the test method committees not
allow one company to obtain a competitive advantage over others by
creating a test method which disadvantages others.
As Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division Council, I
represent the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference Planning
Committee. This committee is responsible for planning the TAPPI
Papermakers Conference which will be held in Jacksonville during March,
2007.
Since the paper industry is very prevalent in the state of Wisconsin, I also
serve as a member of the Lake States Local section of TAPPI. The Paper
Science & Engineering Program is very committed to supporting Lake
States programs. We strongly encourage our students to attend TAPPI
Lake States conferences when possible because of their strong technical
content and networking opportunities.
Accomplishments related to goals:
College: The CNR Curriculum/Appeals Committee reviewed and forwarded
a significant number of new courses and course revisions last year.
UWSP: Faculty Senate reviewed and voted on a large number of issues
last year. The EL GDR Review Committee met several times last year and
we are continuing to work on a method to quantify student learning in EL
courses on campus. Serving on these committees has enabled me to meet
a large number of faculty members outside the CNR.
Department: We had a very successful year in the Paper Science &
Engineering Laboratories. I helped the department develop specific
operating conditions to produce speaker cone paper for Nuway Speaker
Products. I also filled in for John Lazar during the summer. We are
steadily building a base of customers to consistently building a base of
satisfied customers to help support our department laboratories.
I am currently serving as the student organization advisor for the
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter at UWSP. This organization promotes the
education and professional development of students as they prepare for a
career in the pulp and paper industry. As the advisor, I attend all
TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter meetings and provide advice and assistance
as needed.
I worked with the Student TAPPI/PIMA Charter at UWSP to help them
plan a trip to the TAPPI Papermaking Conference in Jacksonville last
March. Through my network of contacts, I helped the students secure
support from TAPPI and Coca-Cola to help fund their trip. Student trips
to TAPPI national conferences are extremely valuable to help the students
develop industry contacts before they begin their careers.
Industry: I am currently the Chairman of the TAPPI Process and Product
Quality Division Council and Steering Committee. This division within
TAPPI is responsible for guiding the development and acceptance of all
standard test methods published by TAPPI. This division is very
important to the pulp and paper industry since most pulp and paper
products establish their value based on TAPPI test methods. As Chairman
of the division, I work with the Steering Committee to plan technical
conferences and committee meetings. I also have responsibility to recruit
new members for officer positions and administer division awards.
Within the Process and Product Quality Division, I was appointed to be
the TAPPI/ANSI representative to ISO. This position is responsible for
presenting and defending the official position of the United States to the
world on Chemical Property test methods for the pulp and paper industry.
During the past year, I reviewed several ISO test methods and
recommended the official United States position.
Last year as Vice Chairman of the Process and Product Quality Division
Council, I represented the division on the TAPPI Papermakers Conference
Planning Committee. This committee was responsible for planning the
TAPPI Papermakers Conference which was held in Jacksonville during
March, 2007. The conference planning committee reviewed and accepted
all papers which were published and presented at the conference.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The following are examples of accomplishments that might be included in the
annual report. Accomplishments should be related to objectives whenever
possible.
1. Special honors and awards received (includes honors given to students
supervised).
2. Involvement with professional organizations, including positions held,
committee assignments, and other service.
3. Research and publications, professional writing, book reviews.
4. Funding for research and development (indicating current activities
and proposals pending).
5. Presentation given (indicating invited presentation, type of audience,
referred research presentations, and outreach activities).
6. Professional development such as certification, CEU’s, second
language, computer literacy, sabbatical results.
7. University service and administration (indicating committees, special
programs, involvement with student organizations).
8. Teaching*, courses taught, course evaluation summary by year, and
peer evaluations.
9. Outreach service.
*Information should include at least the most recent year, with additional years
for promotion and tenure.
College of Natural Resources
Annual Planning Form
Academic Year 2005-06
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor and Interim Chair of Paper Science
Appointment: 100% teaching/administrative
Goals
Administrative
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Academic affairs (e.g.: course evaluations; curriculum review and development;
assessment and reporting)
Student recruitment and retention
Marketing materials (e.g.: updating and maintenance of website and brochures)
Alumni relations (e.g.: developing volunteer group to help with student recruiting)
Industry relations (e.g.: expanding industry membership in UWSP Paper Science
Foundation; increasing internships and promoting job placement for students)
Continuing education (e.g.: providing leadership in coordinating Paper Science
credit and non-credit course offerings in partnership with UWSP Extension)
Research and scholarship (e.g.: encouraging faculty and students to engage in
scholarly research, especially with students on the UWSP paper machine and with
industry collaborators in mills: promote participation of students in CNR Student
Research Symposium.)
International activity (e.g.: exploring international internship opportunities for
students and international faculty development opportunities.)
CNR dean’s council (member and participant in regular meetings).
CNR faculty meetings and other College events and activities (participate and
encourage other Paper Science faulty to do so)
Supervise Paper Science Program Associate and Paper Science Laboratory
Manager.
Budget and fiscal management: develop a budget and work with appropriate CNR
administrative staff for advice and assistance, as needed.
Undergraduate Teaching
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my
professional capabilities and responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
1
Outreach Teaching
•
Teach when scheduled the following courses:
o Hands On Papermaking in cooperation with other Paper Science Faculty
members
o Pulp and Paper Overview for SENA
o Paper Properties and Testing
o Wet End Chemistry
Scholarship
•
•
•
Write grant (UDPC or other source) for “Multicomponent Pulp Mixtures” a
research project based on previous “Multicomponent Analysis” research project
in conjunction with Dr. Don Guay. Seek patent protection for this technology
through WiSys if possible.
Continue work on my book (working title: The Fundamentals of Paper Science)
as time permits or devote time to a new special project if the opportunity
develops.
Develop course modules and summer training sessions for high school teachers
and students as specified by the npt2 grant.
Service
College
•
•
•
•
Advise selected Paper Science students during academic advising.
Advise seniors on the writing of their resumes.
Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300 reports.
Serve on the CNR:
o Personnel Committee
o Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
o Recruiting and Retention Committee
o Special Ad-hoc committees.
UWSP
•
•
•
Serve UWSP faculty governance in the following capacities:
Member of the University Affairs Committee
Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee (President elect)
Paper Industry
•
•
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
o Member of the TAPPI Board of Directors for next two years.
o Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
Serve on the advisory committee of the Paper Technology Transfer Center (PTTC
at UWGB)
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College of Natural Resources
Annual Reporting Form
Academic Year: 2003-04
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor of Paper Science
Appointment: 100 % classroom teaching/administrative
Goals and Accomplishments
Administrative
Goals for Previous Year
See Interim Chair job description given above in planning document
Accomplishments related to Administrative Goals
My primary goal was the revitalization of the student recruitment effort that had been
neglected in the past two years. Our new effort has led to a dramatic increase in high
quality students entering our freshman class. Scholarship applications have also been
revitalized, and the UWSP Paper Science Foundation is moving to its goal of 100%
funded tuition scholarship. Furthermore, the Department’s SCH has dramatically
increased since this activity for begun as seen in the graph below:
Working hand-in-hand with UWSP administrators, the paper industry (particularly the
Wisconsin Paper Counsel), and Wisconsin state legislators funding for our laboratory
manager position was secured.
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Both Dr. Guay and Dr. Biasca have been actively pursuing research projects. Dr. Biasca’s
efforts have led to a notable achievement with recycling the New York Times on
Campus. Dr. Guay and I are continuing to seek funding for a research project that uses
fiber length distributions to blend a constant distribution final pulp stock.
A $60,000 NSF grant was obtained to assist Mid-State Technical College to establish the
National Network for Pulp and Paper Technology Training over the next two years.
Awards were sought and obtained for Karyn Biasca (Teaching excellence), Carl
Rasmussen (University Service Award), Michael Kocurek (Paper Industry International
Hall of Fame, 2005 inductee).
Teaching
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my
professional capabilities and responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
Additional Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
•
Integrated the paper machine into all my courses (PAPR 101, 355, 365 and 475).
Scholarship
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
•
Write grant (UDPC or other source) for “Multicomponent Pulp Mixtures” a
research project based on previous “Multicomponent Analysis” research project.
Continue research on the research project “The Hyperbolic Nature of Density,
Light Scattering and Tensile Strength” as a collaborative project with Dr. Michael
Treuden.
Continue work on my book (working title: The Fundamentals of Paper Science)
as time permits or devote time to a new special project if the opportunity
develops.
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Accomplishments Related to Scholarship Goals for Previous Year
•
The primary goal that was acted upon from last year was the writing of a UW
System Technology Development grant based on the Multiple Component
Analysis technique. Although this grant application was not successful, much was
learned to develop a second proposal for this year.
Service to College, UWSP, & Paper Industry
College Goals for Previous Year
•
•
•
Advise the following groups of students:
o Senior paper science students in the writing of their resumes.
o Freshman, sophomores and pre-juniors during academic advising.
o Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300
reports.
Serve on the CNR:
o Personnel Committee
o Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
o Recruiting and Retention Committee
o Computer committee.
o Special Ad-hoc committees.
Supervised the activities of the department’s Laboratory Manager as well as the
laboratories, instruments and paper machine under his supervision. This
management will entail:
o Ensuring safe operations.
o Pursuing additional revenue through contracted services.
o Developing plans schedules and priorities for all equipment and
instruments.
o Provide Laboratory Manager's with an annual review.
Accomplishments Related to College Goals
•
•
•
Met all advising goals.
Served on designated CNR committees.
Supervised Bill Radue and wrote supervisor’s letter of recommendation to Dean
Thomas.
UWSP Goals for Previous Year
•
Serve UWSP faculty governance in the following capacities:
o Member of the University Affairs Committee
o Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee.
Accomplishments Related to UWSP Goals
•
•
Served on University Affairs committee/
Served on the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee as was voted President elect.
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Paper Industry Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science continuing education courses that are compatible with my
professional capabilities and responsive to the needs of the department.
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
o Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
o Member of the TAPPI Operating Committee
o Member of the TAPPI Board of Directors when/if elected.
Accomplishments Related to Industry Goals
•
•
•
•
Taught continuing education courses when scheduled.
Was elected to the TAPPI Board of Directors after national election.
Participated in the following committees:
o TAPPI Local Section Chairs Teleconference as Chair
o Member of the TAPPI Operating Committee
Maintained the Lake States Section web site (http://www.lakesates.org/)
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College of Natural Resources
Annual Planning Form
Academic Year 2006-07
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor and Chair of Paper Science
Appointment: 75% teaching & 25% administrative
Goals
Administrative
•
•
Special
•
Work to secure creation and funding of new “Sustainability Technology Center”.
•
Lead department through ABET accreditation self study efforts
•
Develop student exchange program with Munich University of Applied Technology (or
equivalent institution).
Routine
•
Academic affairs (e.g.: course evaluations; curriculum review and development; assessment and
reporting)
•
Student recruitment and retention
•
Marketing materials (e.g.: updating and maintenance of website and brochures)
•
Alumni relations (e.g.: developing volunteer group to help with student recruiting)
•
Industry relations (e.g.: expanding industry membership in UWSP Paper Science Foundation;
increasing internships and promoting job placement for students)
•
Continuing education (e.g.: providing leadership in coordinating Paper Science credit and noncredit course offerings in partnership with UWSP Extension)
•
Research and scholarship (e.g.: encouraging faculty and students to engage in scholarly research,
especially with students on the UWSP paper machine and with industry collaborators in mills:
promote participation of students in CNR Student Research Symposium.)
•
International activity (e.g.: exploring international internship opportunities for students and
international faculty development opportunities.)
•
CNR dean’s council (member and participant in regular meetings).
•
CNR faculty meetings and other College events and activities (participate and encourage other
Paper Science faulty to do so)
•
Supervise Paper Science Program Associate and Paper Science Laboratory Manager.
•
Budget and fiscal management: develop a budget and work with appropriate CNR administrative
staff for advice and assistance, as needed.
Undergraduate Teaching
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my professional capabilities and
responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
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Outreach Teaching
•
Teach when scheduled the following courses:
•
Hands On Papermaking in cooperation with other Paper Science Faculty members
•
Paper Properties and Testing
•
Wet End Chemistry
Scholarship
•
•
Continue working on “Multicomponent Pulp Mixtures” a research project based on previous
“Multicomponent Analysis” research project in conjunction with Dr. Don Guay.
Develop course modules and summer training sessions for high school teachers and students as
specified by the npt2 grant.
Service
College
•
•
•
•
Advise selected Paper Science students during academic advising.
Advise seniors on the writing of their resumes.
Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300 reports.
Serve on the CNR:
•
Personnel Committee
•
Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
•
Recruiting and Retention Committee
•
Special Ad-hoc committees.
UWSP
•
Serve UWSP faculty governance in the following capacities:
•
Chair of the University Affairs Committee
•
President of the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee
Paper Industry
•
•
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
•
TAPPI Board of Directors for next and last year.
•
Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
Serve on the advisory committee of the Paper Technology Transfer Center (PTTC at UWGB). Note
this organization changed their name to the Paper Industry Resource Center (PIRC) this year.
Unfortunately, PIRC is now having trouble remaining in existence and may shortly cease to exist.
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College of Natural Resources
Annual Reporting Form
Academic Year: 2005-06
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor and Chair of Paper Science
Appointment: 75% teaching & 25% administrative
Goals and Accomplishments
Administrative
Goals for Previous Year
See Chair job description given above in planning document
Accomplishments related to Administrative Goals
I served as chair on the Laboratory Manager search-and-screen committee. John Lazar was hired and is now
on staff.
I supervised and led the necessary activities to change the Department’s name form “Paper Science” to
“Paper Science and Engineering”.
I led the recruiting efforts with UWSP admissions, the PS&E faculty and the UWSP Paper Science
Foundation to improve where possible all recruiting efforts. Recruiting results are slowly improving. The
Department efforts in this area are continuing to improve and increase.
I worked on developing a “Paper Science Center” throughout the year. Initial efforts involved the proposal of
a biofuels/biorefinary minor through Centergy (Wisconsin Center for Economic Development, part of the
Wisconsin Innovation Network). These efforts have received a gratifyingly high level of support from
UWSP, the legislature and the business community and will continue.
Encouraged Dr. Karyn Biasca to become the department’s ABET accreditation coordinator. We recently
visited ABET’s annual meeting in Tampa, Fl to obtain training in the accreditation process.
I successfully encouraged Karyn Biasca to apply for promotion.
Teaching
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my professional capabilities and
responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
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Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
SCH
Semester
Fall
Spring
Summer
Totals
Course
PAPR 300
PAPR 440
PAPR 475
PAPR 490
PAPR 300
PAPR 355
PAPR 365
PAPR 495
N/A
Lecture
6
40
30
10
6
8
6
10
Lab
116
6
6
Contacts
Lecture
Lab
6
40
30
30
10
6
8
18
6
10
116
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Additional Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
•
Integrated the paper machine into my courses (PAPR 355, 365 and 475).
Scholarship
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Continue to work on Multi-component Pulp Mixtures” a research project based on previous “Multicomponent Analysis” research project. Re-apply for UW System Applied Research Grant.
Apply for provision patent through WISYS to protect technology mentioned above.
Accomplishments Related to Scholarship Goals for Previous Year
•
Was awarded UW System Applied Research Grant for $47,927 for “Optimizing the Quality of Paper
Manufactured from Variable Quality Waste Paper” on May 23, 2006. This is grant referred to above
as deriving from the Multi-component Analysis technology mentioned above.
Service to College, UWSP, & Paper Industry
College Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Advise the following groups of students:
•
Senior paper science students in the writing of their resumes.
•
Freshman, sophomores and pre-juniors during academic advising.
•
Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300 reports.
Serve on the CNR:
•
Personnel Committee
•
Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
•
Recruiting and Retention Committee
•
Computer committee.
•
Special Ad-hoc committees.
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•
Supervised the activities of the department’s Laboratory Manager as well as the laboratories,
instruments and paper machine under his supervision. This management will entail:
•
Ensuring safe operations.
•
Pursuing additional revenue through contracted services.
•
Developing plans schedules and priorities for all equipment and instruments.
•
Provide Laboratory Manager's with an annual review.
Accomplishments Related to College Goals
•
•
Met all advising goals.
Served on designated CNR committees.
UWSP Goals for Previous Year
•
Serve UWSP faculty governance in the following capacities:
•
Serve of the University Affairs Committee
•
Serve on the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee.
Accomplishments Related to UWSP Goals
•
•
Served on University Affairs committee/
Served on the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee as President Elect.
Paper Industry Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science continuing education courses that are compatible with my professional
capabilities and responsive to the needs of the department.
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
•
Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
•
Member of the TAPPI Operating Committee
•
Member of the TAPPI Board of Directors when/if elected.
Accomplishments Related to Industry Goals
•
•
•
•
Taught continuing education courses when scheduled.
Served on the TAPPI Board of Directors.
Participated in the following committees TAPPI Local Section Chairs Teleconference as Chair
Maintained the Lake States Section web site (http://www.lakesates.org/)
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College of Natural Resources
Annual Planning Form
Academic Year 2007-08
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor and Chair of Paper Science & Engineering
Appointment: 75% teaching & 25% administrative
Goals
Administrative
•
•
Special
•
Lead department through ABET accreditation.
•
Work to secure creation and funding of “Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology”.
•
Develop student exchange program with Munich University of Applied Technology (or
equivalent institution).
•
Hire and train LTE program associate.
•
Hire new laboratory manager.
Routine
•
Academic affairs (e.g.: course evaluations; curriculum review and development; assessment and
reporting)
•
Student recruitment and retention
•
Marketing materials (e.g.: updating and maintenance of website and brochures)
•
Alumni relations (e.g.: developing volunteer group to help with student recruiting)
•
Industry relations (e.g.: expanding industry membership in UWSP Paper Science Foundation;
increasing internships and promoting job placement for students)
•
Continuing education (e.g.: providing leadership in coordinating Paper Science credit and noncredit course offerings in partnership with UWSP Extension)
•
Research and scholarship (e.g.: encouraging faculty and students to engage in scholarly research,
especially with students on the UWSP paper machine and with industry collaborators in mills:
promote participation of students in CNR Student Research Symposium.)
•
International activity (e.g.: exploring international internship opportunities for students and
international faculty development opportunities.)
•
CNR dean’s council (member and participant in regular meetings).
•
CNR faculty meetings and other College events and activities (participate and encourage other
Paper Science faulty to do so)
•
Supervise Paper Science Program Associate and Paper Science Laboratory Manager.
•
Budget and fiscal management: develop a budget and work with appropriate CNR administrative
staff for advice and assistance, as needed.
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Undergraduate Teaching
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my professional capabilities and
responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
Outreach Teaching
•
Teach when scheduled the following courses:
•
Hands On Papermaking in cooperation with other Paper Science Faculty members including
graduate credit offering for high school teachers.
•
Paper Properties and Testing
•
Wet End Chemistry
Scholarship
•
Continue working on “Pulp Preprocessor” research project based on previous “Multi-component
Analysis” research project.
Service
College
•
•
•
•
Advise selected Paper Science students during academic advising.
Advise seniors on the writing of their resumes.
Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300 reports.
Serve on the CNR:
•
Personnel Committee
•
Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
•
Recruiting and Retention Committee
•
Special Ad-hoc committees.
UWSP
•
Serve UWSP in the following capacities:
•
Past-President of the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee.
•
Serve on UW System Strategic Framework Think Tank 3: High Paying Jobs.
Paper Industry
•
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
•
TAPPI Board of Directors until term ends in March 2008.
•
Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
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College of Natural Resources
Annual Reporting Form
Academic Year: 2006-07
Gerard J. F. Ring
Position: Professor and Chair of Paper Science & Engineering
Appointment: 75% teaching & 25% administrative
Goals and Accomplishments
Administrative
Goals for Previous Year
See Chair job description given above in planning document
Accomplishments related to Administrative Goals
I led the recruiting efforts with UWSP admissions, the PS&E faculty and the UWSP Paper Science
Foundation to improve where possible all recruiting efforts. Recruiting results are slowly improving
Worked with Chris Thomas and Randy Champeau to write a proposal for the “Wisconsin Institute of
Sustainable Technology”. This proposal, according to Kris Andrews of UWS Federal Relations, appears to
have been submitted for the next federal budget by Rep. Obey.
Teaching
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science undergraduate courses that are compatible with my professional capabilities and
responsive to the needs of the department.
Correct PAPR 300 reports, manage all grade extensions and assign grades.
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Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
SCH
Semester
Fall
Spring
Summer
Totals
Course
PAPR 300
PAPR 440
PAPR 475
PAPR 490
PAPR 300
PAPR 355
PAPR 365
PAPR 495
N/A
Lecture
12
8
4
2
12
6
6
2
Lab
51
4
2
2
Contacts
Lecture
Lab
12
8
4
6
2
12
6
6
6
2
51
12
Additional Accomplishments Related to Teaching Goals
•
Had PAPR 355 students participate in CNR student research symposium by presenting a poster
entitled “Theoretical Paper” describing a model sheet of with random fibers.
Scholarship
Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Continue working on “Multicomponent Pulp Mixtures” a research project based on previous
“Multicomponent Analysis” research project in conjunction with Dr. Don Guay.
Develop course modules and summer training sessions for high school teachers and students as
specified by the npt2 grant.
Accomplishments Related to Scholarship Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Was awarded UW System Innovation Scholar Award for “Pulp Preprocessor” patent application.
Successfully ran first high-school teacher training session and granted first Paper Science graduate
credits.
Service to College, UWSP, & Paper Industry
College Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Advise the following groups of students:
•
Senior paper science students in the writing of their resumes.
•
Freshman, sophomores and pre-juniors during academic advising.
•
Students taking coops and summer internship on writing their PAPR 300 reports.
Serve on the CNR:
•
Personnel Committee
•
Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee
•
Recruiting and Retention Committee
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Computer committee.
•
Special Ad-hoc committees.
Supervised the activities of the department’s Laboratory Manager as well as the laboratories,
instruments and paper machine under his supervision. This management will entail:
•
Ensuring safe operations.
•
Pursuing additional revenue through contracted services.
•
Developing plans schedules and priorities for all equipment and instruments.
•
Provide Laboratory Manager's with an annual review.
•
•
Accomplishments Related to College Goals
•
•
Met all advising goals.
Served on designated CNR committees.
UWSP Goals for Previous Year
•
Serve UWSP faculty governance in the following capacities:
•
Chair of the University Affairs Committee
•
President of the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee
Accomplishments Related to UWSP Goals
•
•
Served as chair University Affairs committee.
Served on the Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee as President.
Paper Industry Goals for Previous Year
•
•
Teach paper science continuing education courses that are compatible with my professional
capabilities and responsive to the needs of the department.
Serve as on the following TAPPI committees
•
Lakes States Local Section Executive Committee
•
Member of the TAPPI Board of Directors.
Accomplishments Related to Industry Goals
•
•
•
•
Taught continuing education courses when scheduled.
Served on the TAPPI Board of Directors.
Participated in the following committees TAPPI Local Section
Maintained the Lake States Section web site (http://www.lakesates.org/)
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