Standard Survey Response
2008-09
Summary Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Information about UW-Eau Claire............................................................... 1
2. Accreditations ............................................................................................................... 1
3. Administrative Organization ....................................................................................... 2
4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 2008-09..................................................................... 2
A. Instructional Staff ............................................................................................................ 2
B. Administrative Staff ......................................................................................................... 2
C. Classified Staff .................................................................................................................. 3
5. University Calendar ..................................................................................................... 3
6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2008 .................................................................................. 4
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table ......................................................... 4
B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment .................................................................... 5
C. Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethinicity, Residency, & Age………………5
Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, & Age.................................. 6
D. Enrollment in Colleges: ................................................................................................... 6
E. Undergraduate Course Enrollment ................................................................................ 6
7. Admissions.................................................................................................................... 7
A. Director of Admissions .................................................................................................... 7
B. Undergraduate Admissions Policies ............................................................................... 7
C. Freshmen ........................................................................................................................... 7
D. Transfer Students ............................................................................................................. 9
E. International Students ................................................................................................... 10
F. Graduate Admissions Policies ........................................................................................ 10
8. Financial Standing .................................................................................................... 11
9. Contributions to the University Foundation ............................................................. 11
10. Student Costs, 2008-09............................................................................................... 12
A. Academic Year Tuition and Fees* ................................................................................ 12
B. Other Expenses (Standard Undergraduate Budget) ................................................... 12
11. Financial Aid ............................................................................................................. 12
A. Financial Aid Policies..................................................................................................... 12
B. Types of Financial Aid Available .................................................................................. 12
C. Application Process ........................................................................................................ 12
D. Financial Aid Statistics, Academic Year, 2007-08 ...................................................... 13
E. College Work-Study Program ...................................................................................... 14
12. Degree Requirements for Undergraduates ............................................................... 14
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13. Degree Programs........................................................................................................ 15
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Available ....................................................... 15
B. Number of Degrees Awarded ........................................................................................ 15
14. Majors and Minors .................................................................................................... 15
A. Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree............................................... 15
B. Pre-Professional Programs ........................................................................................... 15
C. Graduate Majors Leading to Master’s Degree ........................................................... 16
D. Undergraduate Minors .................................................................................................. 16
E. Special Study Options .................................................................................................... 16
15. Retention and Graduation Rates Statistics, Fall Semesters ..................................... 16
16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors ................................................... 17
17. Leadership and Scholastic Honor Societies.............................................................. 17
18. Honors Program ........................................................................................................ 17
19. Special Academic Programs and Services ................................................................ 17
A. Advanced Placement Credit .......................................................................................... 17
B. Credit by Examination................................................................................................... 18
C. English as a Second Language ...................................................................................... 18
D. Remedial Education ....................................................................................................... 18
20. Academic Programs and Services ............................................................................. 18
A. Academic Skills Center .................................................................................................. 18
B. Advising and New Student Initiatives .......................................................................... 18
C. Career Services ............................................................................................................... 18
D. Educational Access Programs ....................................................................................... 18
E. Multicultural Affairs...................................................................................................... 19
F. Services for Students with Disabilities ......................................................................... 19
G. Veterans Services ........................................................................................................... 19
21. International Study .................................................................................................... 19
22. National Student Exchange ....................................................................................... 20
23. Housing and Residence Life ...................................................................................... 20
A. Policies ............................................................................................................................. 20
B. Spaces Available ............................................................................................................. 20
C. Services Available in Residence Halls .......................................................................... 20
24. Learning and Technology Services ........................................................................... 20
25. Library ........................................................................................................................ 21
26. Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities.................................. 21
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27. Student Services ......................................................................................................... 22
A. Children’s Center ........................................................................................................... 22
B. Counseling Service ......................................................................................................... 22
C. Health Services ............................................................................................................... 22
28. University Centers ...................................................................................................... 22
29. Athletics and Recreation ............................................................................................ 23
A. Athletic and Recreational Facilities.............................................................................. 23
B. Intercollegiate Athletics ................................................................................................. 23
C. Intramurals ..................................................................................................................... 24
D. Sports Clubs .................................................................................................................... 24
E. University Recreation .................................................................................................... 24
30. Campus Policies ......................................................................................................... 24
A. Non-Discriminatory Conduct ........................................................................................ 24
B. Safety ............................................................................................................................... 24
C. Sexual Harassment ......................................................................................................... 25
D. Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures ................................................................ 25
E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures .................................................................... 25
F. Student Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures ........................................................ 25
G. Threats and Violence Policy .......................................................................................... 25
31. Questions and Additional Information ..................................................................... 26
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Appendix: 2
A: Fall Semester Faculty and Instructional Academic Staff Headcounts
A1: Faculty Headcounts by Rank and Gender
A2: Faculty Promotions to Tenure by Gender
B: Fall Semester Administration and Classified Staff Headcounts
C: Fall Semester All University Personnel Headcounts
D: Fall Semester Headcount Enrollment by Student Level
D1: Enrollment by School/College and Undergraduate/Graduate Student Level
E: Fall Semester FTE Enrollment by Student Level
E1: Student Credit Hours by Student Level
E2: Student Credit Hours by Student Level and College
E3: Student Credit Hours by Student Level and School
F: Fall Semester Enrollment by Full Time and Part Time
G: Fall Semester Enrollment by Gender
H: Fall Semester Enrollment by Ethnic Category
I: Ethnic Minorities as a Percentage of Fall Semester Enrollment by Student Level
J: Fall Semester Enrollment by Residency
K: Fall Semester Enrollment by Age
L: Headcount of Fall Semester New Freshmen Applicants, Acceptances and
Enrollees
M: Percentile Rank in Class and ACT Composite Scores of New Freshmen
N: Percentile Rank in Class and ACT Composite Scores of New Freshmen
O: Budget History by Source of Funds
O1: Expenditures History by Activity
O2: Trends in Academic Year Tuition and Required Fees
P: University Foundation Contribution History
Q: History of Student Financial Aid Awards
R: Degrees Conferred
R1: Degrees Conferred by College/School
S: Five Largest Majors by Degrees Conferred
T: Retention and Graduation Rates of New Freshmen
U: Retention and Graduation Rates of Multicultural New Freshmen
V. Extramural Funding by Grant Category
W. Faculty and Undergraduate Student Collaborative Research
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Standard Survey Response
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2008-09
1.
General Information about UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire is building a national reputation based on the achievements of its faculty and students, its
redefined baccalaureate degrees which meet the needs of the 21st century, and its strong tradition of
achieving academic excellence. UW-Eau Claire helps students prepare for their futures by offering
undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in professional programs
such as business, education and human sciences, and nursing and health sciences. As a result of its
reputation and various programs, UW-Eau Claire is able to attract students from around the country, while
also serving the needs of area residents.
UW-Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, which is located on Interstate 94 and is 95 miles east
of Minneapolis and 240 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Eau Claire also offers an attractive learning
environment; its surrounding countryside abounds in beautiful rivers, lakes, and wooded areas where
students enjoy seasonal sports, camping, and other recreational activities throughout the year.
The UW-Eau Claire campus includes 28 major buildings situated on a 333-acre, two-level campus, which
embraces Putnam Park on the south bank of the Chippewa River and is connected by a footbridge to the
Haas Fine Arts Center and the Human Sciences and Services Building on the north bank.
UW-Eau Claire is a four-year comprehensive, public university. It follows a semester-based academic
calendar and offers both 3- and 8-week summer sessions as well as a 3-week winterim. Student body
enrollment is approximately 10,500; faculty and academic staff number over 750. Information about UWEau Claire is available at:
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
(715) 836-2637 (phone)
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
54702-4004
http://www.uwec.edu/
2.
Accreditations
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is accredited at the bachelor’s, master’s and specialist levels by the
Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The following
associations accredit or approve specific programs or individual units:
 Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
 AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
 American Chemical Society
 American Nurses Association
 American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
 Commission Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
 Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
 Council on Social Work Education
 International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.
 National Academy of Early Childhood Programs
 National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators
 National Association of School Psychologists
 National Association of Schools of Music
 National Environmental Health Association
 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
 Wisconsin State Accounting Examining Board
 Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
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3.
Administrative Organization
The Chancellor serves as the chief administrative officer at UW-Eau Claire. The administrative
functions that the Chancellor oversees are divided into three areas and a Vice Chancellor heads each
area. The three areas consist of Academic Affairs (Provost and Vice Chancellor), Administration,
Finance and Facilities, and Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
UW-Eau Claire is divided into four colleges: 1) the College of Arts and Sciences, 2) the College of
Business, 3) the College of Education and Human Sciences, and 4) the College of Nursing and Health
Sciences. Each college is headed by a college dean whose office is responsible for reviewing and
approving students’ plans for degrees.
Each of the four colleges is divided into departments. Each department is headed by a department
chair who is responsible for assigning faculty advisors to students who elect a major in the department
and for monitoring the academic progress of all students with majors in the department.
There are other offices that assist students at UW-Eau Claire. The Admissions Office admits students
to the university. Student Affairs/Dean of Students assists students with academic planning, degree
completion, career development, placement, and personal counseling (and provides supportive
services to student activities, student government, and student organizations). The Office of Records
and Registration maintains records on each student’s enrollment and academic achievement.
Administrative and Academic Officers:
Chancellor
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Research and Sponsored Programs
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Graduate Studies
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Chief Information Officer
Interim Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance, and Facilities
College of Arts and Sciences, Dean
College of Business, Dean
College of Education and Human Sciences, Dean
Interim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dean
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs/Dean of Students
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Brian Levin-Stankevich
Karen Havholm
Marty Wood
Andrew Phillips
Susan Turell
Chip Eckardt
V. Thomas Dock
Donald Christian
V. Thomas Dock
Gail Scukanec
Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher
Beth Hellwig
Faculty and Professional Staff, 2008-09
A. Instructional Staff
Includes Faculty and Instructional Academic Staff
Full-time faculty:
Part-time faculty:
Full-time faculty with Ph. D. or other terminal degree:
Total faculty with Ph. D. or other terminal degree:
Faculty who are ethnic minority:
Full-Time Faculty with tenure:
See Appendix A for 10-year history.
Men
225
31
89 %
85 %
15 %
66 %
Women
187
81
74 %
58 %
15 %
41 %
Total
412
112
82 %
71 %
15 %
55 %
Men
97
14
27 %
6%
Women
110
44
16 %
7%
Total
207
58
21 %
7%
B. Administrative Staff
Full-time professional staff:
Part-time professional staff:
Professional staff with Ph.D. or other terminal degree:
Professional staff who are ethnic minority:
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C. Classified Staff
Men
Full-time classified staff:
170
Part-time classified staff:
4
Classified staff who are ethnic minority:
3%
See Appendix B for 10-year history of Administrative and Classified Staff.
See Appendix C for 10-year history of All University Personnel.
Women
195
61
3%
Total
365
65
3%
5. University Calendar
Fall Semester 2008:
August 18
August 25 – 29
September 1
September 2
November 26
December 1
December 15 - 19
December 20
Winterim 2009:
January 5
January 19
January 23
Spring Semester 2009:
January 22 - 23
January 26
March 16 - 20
March 23
April 10
April 13
May 11 - 15
May 16
May 17
3-Week Summer Session 2009:
May 18
May 25
June 5
8-Week Summer Session 2009:
June 8
July 4
July 31
August 1
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First day of academic year
contractual period
Advising and registration
Labor Day holiday
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Thanksgiving recess begins at 5
p.m.
Classes resume at 8 a.m.
Final examinations week
Commencement
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Saturday Class
Martin Luther King holiday
Last day of classes
Advising and registration
Martin Luther King holiday
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Spring break
Classes resume at 8 a.m.
April recess
Classes resume at 5 p.m.
Final examinations week
Commencement
Last day of academic year
contractual period
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Memorial Day holiday
Final day of classes
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Independence Day holiday
Final day of classes
Commencement
Fall Semester 2009:
August 24
August 28 & 31, September 1
September 7
September 2
November 25
November 30
December 14 – 18
December 19
Winterim 2010:
January 4
January 18
January 22
Spring Semester 2010:
January 21 – 22
January 25
March 29 – April 2
April 5
May 17 – 21
May 22
May 23
3-Week Summer Session 2010:
May 24
May 31
June 11
8-Week Summer Session 2010:
June 14
July 4
August 6
August 7
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6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2008
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table
Full-Time
Undergraduates
Part-Time
Total
Men
Women
Total
Men
Women
Total
Degree-seeking, firsttime freshmen
777
1,274
2,051
1
6
7
2,058
Other first-year, degreeseeking
303
286
589
16
15
31
620
All other degree-seeking
2,953
4,073
7,026
182
329
511
7,537
Total degree-seeking
4,033
5,633
9,666
199
350
549
10,215
14
6
20
56
55
111
131
4,047
5,639
9,686
255
405
660
10,346
Degree-seeking, firsttime
12
23
35
24
24
48
83
All other degree-seeking
17
62
79
106
180
286
365
All other graduates
enrolled in credit courses
1
0
1
27
67
94
95
30
85
115
157
271
428
543
4,077
5,724
9,801
412
676
1,088
10,889
All other undergraduates
enrolled in credit courses
Total undergraduates
Graduates
Total graduates
Total university
See Appendix D for 10-year headcount history.
See Appendix E for 10-year FTE and credit history.
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B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment
See Appendix F for 10-year history by full time and part time enrollment.
C. Undergraduate & Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, & Age
Undergraduate
Average age: 21
See Appendix G for 10-year history by gender.
See Appendix H & I for 10-year history by ethnicity.
See Appendix J for 10-year history by residency.
See Appendix K for 10-year history by age.
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Graduate
Average age: 33
D. Enrollment in Colleges:
Arts and Sciences
Business
Education and Human Sciences
Nursing and Health Sciences
Total
Undergraduate
5,048
2,079
2,436
783
Graduate
83
222
136
102
Total
5,131
2,301
2,572
885
10,346
543
10,889
E. Undergraduate Course Enrollment
Student-Faculty ratio:
Student-Computer ratio:
Average undergraduate section size:
Average undergraduate lecture size:
Average undergraduate lab size:
6
21:1
10:1
28
32
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7. Admissions
A. Director of Admissions
Kristina Anderson
Executive Director of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Schofield Hall, 112D
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Telephone:
FAX:
E-mail:
Application site:
(715) 836-5415
(715) 836-2409
admissions@uwec.edu
http://www.uwec.edu/Admissions/
B. Undergraduate Admissions Policies
moderately selective, class rank at 50th percentile and above
and ACT composite of 23 or higher
Basis for admission:
rigor of high school courses
class rank
test scores
activities and other factors or talents that might enhance
diversity
Application deadline:
December 1 for priority consideration, February 1 for space
available
Acceptance notification:
varies by quality and timeliness of application
Enrollment confirmation:
accepted students are requested to send a $100 tuition deposit
by March 1 (or request an extension without penalty) to confirm
enrollment.
Enrollment:
students are accepted for fall, spring and summer terms
Early decision or Early Action plan: no plans available
Admission selectivity:
C. Freshmen
1. Admission Requirements
a.
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Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or
equivalent certificate.
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b.
Applicants must present a minimum of 17 high school units (one unit equals one year of
study) distributed as follows:
Units
English (at least 3 composition and literature)
4
Mathematics (1 algebra, 1 geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
3
Natural Science
3
Social Science (1 must be world or American history)
3
Foreign Language
2
Additional coursework in any of the above areas, or in art, music, speech,
computer science, or other academic areas
2
TOTAL
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c.
Applicants must rank in at least the top 50 percent of their graduating class and present an
ACT composite score of at least 23 or comparable SAT score. Or applicants must rank in
the top 25 percent of their graduating class and present an ACT composite score of at
least 22 or comparable SAT score. Unranked students must present an ACT of at least 23
or higher, with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
d.
Official test scores from ACT/SAT must be on file prior to full admission for all new
freshmen with the exception of students 22 years of age or older or veterans who have
two years of military service.
e.
Non-academic activity may be reviewed and used in support for selection. There is no
required non-academic activity that is used routinely.
2. Freshmen Applicants, Acceptances, Enrollees, Wait-listed, Fall 2008
Men
Women
Total
Number applied:
3,106
4,954
8,060
Number accepted:
1,904
3,290
5,194
Number enrolled FT:
777
1,274
2,051
Number enrolled PT:
1
6
7
Percent of undergraduates who were new freshmen:
19.6 %
Number wait-listed:
13
Number accepting a place on the wait-list:
10
Number wait-listed that were admitted:
10
See Appendix L for 10-year history of applicants, acceptances, and enrollees.
3. Freshmen ACT Composite Scores, Fall 2008
25% scored at or above:
75% scored at or above:
Mean:
Median:
Percent submitting ACT scores
Score
26
23
24.6
24
99%
% of scores at:
Composite
English
Math
30-36
6.09
11.14
7.41
24-29
54.20
42.66
53.12
18-23
38.98
43.25
36.38
12-17
0.73
2.95
3.09
6-11
0
0
0
<6
0
0
0
See Appendix M & N for 10-year history of ACT composite scores.
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4. Freshmen High School Data and Rank in Class (RIC), Fall 2008
Median high school % RIC:
60
Mean high school % RIC:
79
th
Percent in top 10 of high school class:
27 %
Percent in top quarter of high school class:
59 %
Percent in top half of high school class:
98 %
Percent in bottom half of high school class:
2%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school class:
0%
Percent unranked:
11 %
Percent from public schools:
94 %
See Appendix M & N for 10-year history of High School rank data.
5. Freshmen Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age, 2008
Average age: 18
6. Freshmen Academic Quality Characteristics, Fall 2008
Number of National Merit Scholars:
Number of valedictorians:
Number of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars:
Total
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D. Transfer Students
1. Admissions Requirements
a.
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Applicants will be considered for admission if their previous academic records
qualify them as students in acceptable standing according to the UW-Eau Claire
Academic Standards Policy. Their grade point average must also meet the
requirements for their declared program of study.
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b.
Preference will be given to those who have completed a minimum of 30 transferable
credits, who present sufficient coursework in English composition to meet the UWEau Claire coursework requirement, and who have successfully completed a
mathematics course acceptable at UW-Eau Claire for degree credit.
c.
College transcript(s) of all prior college courses must be provided.
2. Transfer Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2008
Men
Number applied:
638
Number accepted:
397
Number enrolled:
265
Percent of undergraduates who were new transfers:
Women
814
563
334
Total
1,452
960
599
5 %
3. Transfer Credit Policies
Lowest grade earned that may be transferred:
DMaximum number of credits from a two-year institution:
72
Maximum number of credits from a four-year institution:
0
Minimum number of credits transfers must complete to earn a bachelor's degree: 30
E. International Students
1. Admissions Requirements
UW-Eau Claire welcomes qualified students from other countries. The presence of
international students on campus promotes an exchange of ideas and experiences, and benefits
both the students themselves and the community at large. TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) is required with a minimum score of 525 or comparable integrated score.
2. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2008
Total
Number applied:
120
Number accepted:
74
Number enrolled:
68
Percent of undergraduates who are international students:
1.3 %
Percent of graduates who are international students:
0.9 %
International students represent 34 countries with South Korea, China, Malaysia, Germany,
Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolian Peoples Republic, and the United Kingdom as most
represented.
F. Graduate Admissions Policies
1. Admissions Requirements
Admission to a degree program is based upon evaluation of the student’s academic record and
previous experience by the graduate faculty of the department offering the program.
Applicants for admission to graduate study must have a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university. Admission of a student not fully qualified for a
particular program may be made dependent upon completion of prerequisite requirements or
examinations. Admission to particular degree programs may include additional requirements
in regard to minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA), entrance examinations, or
prerequisite courses.
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2. Graduate Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2008
Total
462
211
112
Number applied:
Number accepted:
Number enrolled:
8.
Financial Standing
Sources of Revenue, Fiscal 2008-09
General Purpose Revenue (Taxes)
Academic Fees
Operational Receipts
Gifts/Grants
Total
Percent of
Total Revenue
Dollars
(26.5%) $46,311,023
(29.5%)
51,451,431
(19%)
32,810,862
(25%)
44,010,569
(100.0%) $174,583,885
Operating Budget Highlights, Fiscal 2008-09
Instruction
(32%)
55,786,983
Financial Aid
(22%)
37,795,106
Auxiliary Operations
(10%)
16,963,430
Student Services
(11%)
19,171,625
Physical Plant
(9%)
15,907,004
Academic Support
(9%)
16,383,453
Institutional Support
(5%)
9,191,737
Public Service
(1%)
1,991,762
Research
(1%)
1,392,785
Total
(100.0%) $174,583,885
See Appendix O and O1 for 10-year history.
9.
Contributions to the University Foundation
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, the University Foundation received cash contributions
totaling over $4 million. There were 13,290, alumni and non-alumni, contributors. This solid record of
sustaining private support provides support for a wide array of scholarships, equipment, faculty
development, and educational programs.
Contributor
Alumni
Non-Alumni
Corporate Matching
Corporate & Foundations
Other
Total Cash Contributions
Number of Contributors
8,696
4,594
177
194
38
13,699
Foundation Endowment
See Appendix P for 6-year history.
Number of living UW-Eau Claire alumni:
Number of living UW-Eau Claire alumni with good addresses:
Number with good addresses residing in WI:
Number with good addresses residing in IL or MN:
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Amount Received
$ 1,598,671
676,627
134,999
1,546,429
84,174
$ 4,040,900
$28,608,284
68,661
64,921
38,437
13,687
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10. Student Costs, 2008-09
A. Academic Year Tuition and Fees*
Resident
$ 6,203
$ 7,214
Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
Graduate (9 or more credits)
Non-Resident
$ 13,776
$ 17,559
*Undergraduate students receive most of their required textbooks on a rental basis. The charge for
this service is included in the fees.
See Appendix O2 for ten-year history
B. Other Expenses (Standard Undergraduate Budget)
Room
Board
Total Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Personal Expenses
Transportation
Total Living Expenses
$2,835
2,315
$5,150
460
1,800
900
$8,310
11. Financial Aid
A. Financial Aid Policies
1.
Students who demonstrate the need for financial assistance in order to attend the University
may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work-study employment awards through
the Financial Aid Office.
2.
In addition to aid based on financial need, some scholarships are awarded on the basis of
academic excellence.
B. Types of Financial Aid Available
General types of aid: scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities.
1.
Types of merit and need-based academic scholarships: private scholarships, tuition remission,
UW-EC Foundation, Inc., scholarships and other named scholarships and awards.
2.
Types of need-based grants: Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, SMART
Grant, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant,
Student Support Services, Lawton Undergraduate Diversity Retention Grant, Wisconsin
Higher Education Grants, Wisconsin Indian Assistance, and Talent Incentive Program, Study
Abroad Grant.
3.
Types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan, Hanson Music Loan, Federal Perkins Student Loan, Federal Direct Parent Loan for
Undergraduate Students, Student Educational Loan Fund, and short term loans.
4.
Types of employment opportunities: university employment, community employment.
C. Application Process
Financial statements required: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal tax
forms may also be required for some students.
Priority deadline for the most advantageous financial aid is April 15. Additional aid types can still
be applied for after that date.
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D. Financial Aid Statistics, Academic Year, 2007-08
In accord with Common Data Set definitions, the financial aid statistics include the official fall
semester enrollment and full academic year awards.
Need-based
Non-need-based
$
$
Scholarships/Grants
Federal
7,224,526
89,394
State
3,512,076
9,577
Institutional (endowment, alumni, or other
institutional awards) and external funds awarded
by the college excluding athletic aid and tuition
534,988
570,162
waivers (which are reported below)
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g.,
Kiwanis, NMSQT) not awarded by the college
991,603
900,459
Total Scholarships/Grants
12,263,193
1,569,592
Self-Help
Student loans from all sources
17,916,967
11,283,273
Federal Work-Study
3,358,522
State and other work-study/employment
1,172,975
1,215,645
Total Self-Help
22,448,464
12,498,918
Parent Loans
9,288
1,651,491
Tuition waivers
709,576
899,576
Athletic awards
Need-based awards*
a)Number of degree-seeking undergraduates students
b)Number of students in line a who were financial aid
applicants
c)Number of students in line b who were determined to
have financial need
d)Number of students in line c who received any financial
aid
e)Number of students in line d who received any needbased gift aid
f)Number of students in line d who received any needbased self-help aid
g)Number of students in line d who received any non-needbased gift aid
h)Number of students in line d whose need was fully met
(exclude PLUS loans and private alternative loans)
i) On average, the percentage of need that was met of
students who received any need-based aid. Exclude any
resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans
and private alternative loans)
j)The average financial aid package of those in line d
Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC
(PLUS loans and private alternative loans)
k)Average need-based gift award of those in line e
l)Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS
loans and private alternative loans) of those in line f
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First-Time
Full-Time
Freshmen
2,051
Full-Time
Undergrad
(inc. fresh)
9,686
Less than
Full-Time
Undergrad
660
1,555
6,424
294
872
4,122
199
866
4,092
194
555
2,311
110
800
3,865
173
0
0
0
650
3,002
116
94%
93%
85%
7,649
4,764
8,056
5,161
5,722
3,450
5,125
5,673
4,505
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Need-based awards*(continued)
FirstFull-Time
Time
Undergrad
Full-Time (inc. fresh)
Freshmen
m)Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and
private alternative loans) of those in line d
Non-need-based awards
n)Number of students in line a who had no financial need
who received non-need-based gift aid (excluding those
receiving athletic awards and tuition benefits)
o)Average award to students in line n
p)Number of students in line a who received a non-needbased athletic award
q) Average non-need-based athletic award to those in line p
*Student has demonstrated financial need.
See Appendix Q for 10-year history.
Less than
Full-Time
Undergrad
4,264
4,707
4,020
341
1,781
891
1,744
25
1,234
Undergraduates applying for financial aid:
Undergraduates receiving financial aid:
Undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid:
Percent
68%
68%
43%
Freshmen receiving financial aid:
Freshmen receiving need-based financial aid:
71%
43%
Continuing students receiving financial aid:
Continuing students receiving need-based financial aid:
67%
43%
Average amount of need-based financial aid awarded all students:
Average amount of need-based financial aid awarded freshmen:
Percent of the 2007 graduates who graduated between July 1, 2006 and
June 30, 2007 and borrowed through any loan programs:
Average per-borrower cumulative undergraduate debt of the 2007
graduates who graduated between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007:
Amount
$ 7,833
$ 7,556
68 %
$18,548
E. College Work-Study Program
Undergraduates participating in the College Work-Study program:
Undergraduates working part-time on campus:
Average earnings from college work-study program per semester:
Average number of hours worked per week:
8%
21%
$572
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12. Degree Requirements for Undergraduates
Undergraduates complete a 60-credit major/minor concentration or a 60-credit comprehensive major. In
addition, every student must satisfy general university requirements: cultural diversity, English
composition, foreign language/foreign culture, general education, mathematics and/or statistics, service
learning, and wellness theory and physical education. Students must complete 120 credit hours for
graduation; 23 of the last 30 credit hours must be completed in residence at UW-Eau Claire. Students
must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and meet specific requirements for each college and major.
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13. Degree Programs
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Available
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
Master of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Teaching
Master of Science in Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Education-Professional Development
Specialist in Education
B. Number of Degrees Awarded
Undergraduate
Graduate
1927 – August 2008
69,043
1963 – August 2008
5,441
2007 – 08 Academic Year
1,812
148
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
1,836
157
See Appendix R & S for 10-year history of degrees conferred.
Total
69,043
5,441
1,960
1,993
14. Majors and Minors
A. Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Athletic Training
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
*Biology
Business Administration
Business Finance
Chemistry
Chemistry with Business Emphasis
Communication
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
*Elementary Education
English
Environmental Public Health
French
Geography
Geology
German
Health Care Administration
Information Systems
History
Journalism
*Kinesiology
Latin American Studies
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Music
*Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Science
Physics
Physics/Mathematics
Political Science
*Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
* The five most popular undergraduate majors for Fall 2008-09.
B. Pre-Professional Programs
Architecture
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Engineering
Health Sciences
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Law
Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Theology
Veterinary Medicine
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C. Graduate Majors Leading to Master’s Degree
Business Administration
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Elementary Education
English
History
History/Social Science
Nursing
Professional Development
Reading
School Psychology
Special Education
D. Undergraduate Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Business Administration
Business Finance
Chemistry
Communication
Computational Science
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
English
Environment – Society & Culture
Environmental Science
Family Studies
French
General Science
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
Global Studies
History
Information Systems
International Business
Japanese
Journalism
Kinesiology
Language Arts
Language Studies
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Management
Marine Science
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russia and East European Studies
Science of Coaching
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages
Teaching English as Foreign
Language
Theatre Arts
Topical Minor
Women’s Studies
English as Second Language
Exchange Student Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification Program
E. Special Study Options
Cooperative (work-study) Program
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment
15. Retention and Graduation Rates Statistics, Fall Semesters
% of UWEC N. Freshmen:
2000
2001
2002
Returning Sophomore year 79.6 % 81.3 % 82.9 %
Graduating within 4 years
19.4 % 18.4 % 21.4 %
Graduating within 5 years
52.9 % 52.0 % 54.7 %
Graduating within 6 years
59.2 % 59.8 % 60.5 %
Graduating from any UW 68.7 % 67.5 % 69.1 %
Sys. Inst. within 6 years
Total Freshmen
2,079
2,125
2,050
(Based on cohort of first-time, full-time entering freshmen)
% of UWEC Transfers:
2000
Returning Sophomore year 63.7 %
Graduating within 4 years
40.4 %
Graduating within 5 years
47.4 %
Graduating within 6 years
50.7 %
Total Transfers
515
(Based on cohort of new transfers)
2001
67.9 %
44.4 %
52.0 %
53.1 %
514
2003
81.3 %
25.4 %
57.5 %
1,869
2002
2003
64.1 % 66.8 %
43.5 % 47.5 %
49.5 % 52.3 %
50.5 %
527
461
2004
2005
83.7 % 83.7 %
25.7 %
2006
82.4 %
2007
84.7 %
2,026
2,063
2,020
2,026
2004
67.9 %
46.5 %
2005
70.0 %
2006
69.6 %
2007
71.6 %
503
560
514
497
See Appendix T & U for 10-year history of retention and graduation rates.
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16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
Number of Graduates
1,654
1,724
1,810
1,797
1,847
1,870
1894
Employed
883
894
956
1,000
969
945
986
Employed Part-Time
60
103
97
80
61
97
79
Continuing Education
135
160
177
192
173
180
168
Seeking Employment
21
24
43
43
30
69
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Not Available*
4
6
10
7
7
11
4
No Information**
551
537
527
475
607
568
639
%P
98
98
97
97
98
95
99
%P: Percentage of graduates who reported being employed or enrolled in a continuing education program.
*Not available due to travel, personal reasons, etc.
**Unable to contact.
17. Leadership and Scholastic Honor Societies
Alpha Lambda Delta
Golden Key National Honor Society
Mortar Board
Omicron Delta Kappa
Order of Omega
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma Gamma Zeta II
SOPHS (Society of Participating Honor Students)
Sigma Theta Tau
18. Honors Program
The honors program provides an extra measure of challenge and enrichment for motivated students
who are academically distinguished by previous and current achievements. It seeks to challenge these
students to perform at the highest level of which they are capable, to enhance their capacity for critical
inquiry and for independent learning, and to develop their potential for leadership in future vocations.
Criteria for admission as an incoming freshman include a student’s academic standing in the upper
five percent of his or her high school graduating class and scores achieved in the upper five percent
nationally on either the ACT (a composite of 28 or higher) or SAT of a comparable score. Students
who are admitted to UW-Eau Claire and who meet the Honors Program criteria will be invited to enter
the program upon their first registration for courses. Students who have completed at least one
semester of work at UW-Eau Claire may be admitted after demonstrating superior academic
performance including the attainment of a grade point average of at least 3.67 and an ACT composite
of at least 26.
19. Special Academic Programs and Services
A. Advanced Placement Credit
High school seniors who have completed college-level courses through the College Entrance
Examination Board’s Advanced Placement Program may take the appropriate three-hour
examination administered by the Educational Testing Service and have their scores, test papers,
and reports sent to the University. Students who achieve the minimum score on any of the
advanced placement examinations will receive at least three credits in the appropriate general
education category.
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B. Credit by Examination
Students who enter the University with advanced preparation in one or more subjects have an
opportunity to take examinations for credit in equivalent UW-Eau Claire courses or in certain
general areas.
C. English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language program offers English instruction during the regular academic
year as well as during the summer months for the growing number of foreign students on campus.
D. Remedial Education
New freshmen who score below 375 on the University of Wisconsin English Placement Test and
below 18 on the ACT/English section are required to take a remedial English course. New
freshmen whose Algebra score on the UW System Mathematics placement examination is below
376 are required to take a remedial mathematics course. Required remedial English and
mathematics courses must be successfully completed before a student has earned 30 credits.
20. Academic Programs and Services
A. Academic Skills Center
The center is a resource for students needing individual tutoring to enhance learning strategies in
writing, mathematics/problem solving, and reading/study skills. Diagnostic evaluation is available
in reading, writing, mathematics, spelling, vocabulary, study skills, and English as a second
Language. An English as a Second Language program is available for permanent resident students.
Group tutoring is also available for selected entry-level courses in the areas of foreign languages,
humanities, and social and physical sciences. The staff will recommend programs based on student
need.
B. Advising and New Student Initiatives
Each student is assigned a faculty adviser. Students without a major have a Professional
Counselor. The advisors are available to confer on educational matters, including long-range
academic and career planning, personal interests and abilities, course selection and choice of
major(s), workload (both courses and employment), dropping/adding/withdrawing from classes,
and problems relating to academic achievement. The testing area administers English,
mathematics, and foreign language placement tests for the University, as well as a number of
national tests, including the ACT, PPST, NTE and most graduate admission tests. All new
freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 30 credits are expected to participate in a New
Student Orientation program prior to registering for classes. These programs are designed to
facilitate the students’ adjustment to the University.
C. Career Services
Career Services is designed to integrate services for students at UW-Eau Claire extending from
enrollment through graduation and into the working years as alumni. It provides advising,
counseling, career planning, testing, and placement services. Career Services also houses a career
resource lab to assist students in defining their values, interests, and abilities at every stage of
college life. Internship programs are designed to integrate academic learning with related work
experience.
D. Educational Access Programs
 Commanding English Program
The Commanding English program is a program to help resident bicultural students develop
academic and English language skills to the level required for academic success.
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 Educational Opportunity Center
The Educational Opportunity Center is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education
to assist and encourage adults who seek to enter or continue post-secondary education.
 GEAR UP Program
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Lac du Flambeau GEAR UP program serves 446
third through eleventh grade students at the Lac du Flambeau public school.
 Ronald McNair Program
The Ronald McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, a TRIO program of the U.S.
Department of Education, assists talented upper-division students to enter graduate school to
pursue a Ph.D.
 Student Support Services Office
The Student Support Services Office is funded by a federal TRIO grant awarded to UW-Eau
Claire by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Office provides tutoring, career exploration
opportunities, special advising and mentoring services, financial aid information and a variety of
social and educational activities.
 Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federal TRIO program awarded to UW-Eau Claire by the U.S. Department
of Education. All participants are from high schools in Eau Claire. Most students are
recommended by school counselors during the last semester of middle school. Once enrolled in
the program, students continue through high school graduation. The program serves 50
promising high school students who face barriers to the completion of high school and the
attainment of post-secondary education. During the academic year, students receive tutoring,
counseling, and study skills support.
E. Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural Affairs assists African-American, Native-American, Asian (with special emphasis on
Southeast Asian), and Hispanic/Latino students in utilizing the University as a productive
educational resource. Members of the staff offer advice in areas of admission, housing, financial
aid, counseling, employment, and academic advising. Multicultural students can participate in a
variety of opportunities and events sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
F. Services for Students with Disabilities
The primary mission of the Services for Students with Disabilities Office is to facilitate individual
accommodations for students with documented disabilities that substantially limit a major life
activity. Accommodations and services provide equal access to educational programs and services
in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (1990). Accommodations are determined on an individual basis using disability
documentation and in consultation with the student.
G. Veterans Services
These services assist veterans in applying for G.I. Bill benefits and provide advice about other
benefits available from the state and federal governments.
21. International Study
The University academic community strongly encourages students to live and study overseas. Students
must be in good academic standing to participate and are required to carry a minimum credit load of
12 hours. Programs are offered on a regular basis in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Costa
Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, South Africa, Spain,
Sweden, and Thailand. Fourteen percent of students who graduated have participated in international
study programs.
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22. National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange allows students to attend an institution of higher learning in another
area of the United States for up to one academic year. Through a simplified admission process,
students are able to enroll at their host universities and pay tuition at UW-Eau Claire. Grades and
completed course work are incorporated into the student’s UW-Eau Claire transcript.
23. Housing and Residence Life
A. Policies
1.
2.
3.
Housing in residence halls is required for all freshmen and sophomores when such
accommodations are available.
Junior and senior students may live on or off campus.
The University does not guarantee housing to undergraduates for all years of study.
B. Spaces Available
Type of hall
Eight co-educational residence halls
Two single-sex residence halls
One apartment style residence hall
Total spaces available
Men
1,138
206
Women
1,742
346
1,344
2,088
New freshmen living in campus housing:
All freshmen living in campus housing:
Undergraduates living in campus housing:
Total
2,880
552
324
3,756
91%
81%
37%
C. Services Available in Residence Halls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Computer labs are available in all residence halls.
All residence halls are handicap accessible.
Some residence halls have an elevator(s).
Residence hall assistants are available on each floor of the residence halls.
A residence hall council exists to formulate policy about Housing and Residence Life.
Each residence hall room has Internet access.
All residence halls have 24 hour front desk service.
24. Learning and Technology Services
Learning and Technology Services (LTS) is striving to meet the computing, data, networking, and
teaching-learning needs of the University. Services include computing and networking support for the
administrative, instructional, research, and outreach functions of the University as well as professional
development opportunities for faculty and other instructional staff. (www.uwec.edu/lts).
Services Available
 Faculty Professional Development
 Classrooms and Labs – Equipment and Services
 Services for Students, Faculty and Staff
 Technical Support for Students, Faculty and Staff
 Sound System Services
 Photography and Graphic Production

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25. Library
UW-Eau Claire’s William D. McIntyre Library provides a dynamic learning and research
environment for the university’s students, faculty, and staff. Besides an extensive collection of
traditional print resources in support of the curriculum, the library provides extensive computing
facilities, including 11 state of the art group computing studies, and pleasant study areas. The
library is a depository for both United States and Wisconsin documents, hosts an Area Research
Center of the Wisconsin Historical Society, and includes an Instructional Media Center. Several
floors of the library have been or are in the process of being remodeled to improve services and to
make more effective use of available space. The library cooperates closely with the other UW
libraries to make the entire UW system holdings easily accessible.
Library Holdings
Bound volumes
Microforms
Serial subscriptions
Electronic Journals
Audiovisual Materials
Number
744,695
1,176,821
24,360
17,449
10,297
26. Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities
Academic Skills Center
S. W. Casey Observatory
Center for Communication Disorders
Center for Economic Education
Center for International Education
Center for Instruction and Technology—Improvement and Innovation
James Newman Clark Bird Museum
Crest Wellness Center
Davies Theatre
Foster Gallery
Gantner Concert Hall
Goodner Collection and Owens Collection of Native American Materials
Hobbs Observatory
Human Development Center
Kjer Theatre
L. E. Phillips Planetarium
Material Science Center
Phillips Recital Hall
Psychological Services Center
Putnam Park
Riverside Theatre
Schofield Auditorium
Skylight Lounge
Small Business Development Center
University Research Office
W.R. Davies University Center
Zorn Arena
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27. Student Services
A. Children’s Center
The Children’s Center, a nationally accredited and state-licensed child development center for the
children of students, faculty, and staff, is operated by the University. In addition to a program for
very young children, the Children’s Center has a program for school aged children age ten and
under before and after school and during the summer session.
B. Counseling Service
This service is staffed by psychologists who assist students in overcoming problems which may
interfere with their educational, social, and emotional development. Services include individual,
couple, and group counseling, career and personality testing, psycho-educational workshops, and
outreach services. Issues that students bring to a counseling session are career planning and
decision making, adjustment to college, stress management, relationship/abuse issues, other
personal concerns and psychological problems. Free confidential counseling is available to any
student attending the university.
C. Health Services
The Health Services Center is staffed by a full range of health care professionals. Services
provided include evaluation and treatment of illnesses and injuries, physical examinations, minor
surgical procedures, basic laboratory service, birth control evaluations, pap and pelvic exams,
diagnosis/treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy tests/counseling, allergy injections
and immunizations. Many services are provided without charge; others are provided at a nominal
charge.
28. University Centers
The University Centers is a Student Services unit responsible for cultural programs that link the
campus and community, co-curricular programs and activities, and services and facilities integral to
campus life. [www.uwec.edu/centers]
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operates three buildings that are the center of campus life
schedules all non-academic use of campus facilities
operates the central source of campus information
administers the official university ID card, which has optional use as a signature-based Visa
debit card through the university’s partnership with U.S. Bank
administers the campus meal plan
operates a bookstore that has the only undergraduate textbook rental program in the nation
presents The Forum, a lecture series begun in 1942 that is believed to be the longest-running
program of its kind in the country
presents national and international performing arts events on the Artists Series
presents The Cabin (established 1968), the longest-running coffeehouse series in the nation
offers an international film program established in 1957
sponsors community partnerships including a volunteer services program begun in 1974, and a
monthly cultural outreach program for senior citizens
provides home base and advisement for student government and more than 200 student
organizations
presents special events including the annual Viennese Ball, the largest social event of its kind
outside of Vienna itself, which since 1974 has raised more than $1 million for music scholarships
and international study awards
administers commencement ceremonies
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29. Athletics and Recreation
A. Athletic and Recreational Facilities
The University Recreation facilities are located throughout the UW-Eau Claire campus. Hilltop
Center houses the main office area for University Recreation, the Bowling & Billiards Center, and
the Outdoor Recreation Center (including the indoor archery range).
Crest Wellness Center is the home of the University Recreation Fitness Center and includes a freeweight room. This state-of-the-art facility features FreeMotion, Paramount, and Cybex weight
equipment, an expansive free weight room, a Broadcast Vision Entertainment package (including
five flat screen televisions), Precor elliptical machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, Stairmaster
steppers, a Nordic Track, a rowing machine, locker and shower facilities. The Massage Therapy
Program is also located in the Crest Fitness Center.
McPhee Physical Education Center and the adjacent Ade Olson Addition provide a multi-use
complex for intramural and informal recreational activities. Facilities include a swimming pool,
weight room, climbing wall, eight racquetball courts, a 200-meter jogging track, a dance studio, a
spinning studio, gymnastics room, and two gym areas that can be used for basketball, indoor
tennis, volleyball, and aerobics.
Outdoor facilities on upper campus include a 400-meter track, par course, training ski slope, a
ropes course, Towers multi-purpose field, the State Office Building multi-purpose field, twelve
tennis courts (four Hilltop courts have lights), five outdoor basketball courts, and six sand
volleyball courts. Outdoor facilities on lower campus include two sand volleyball courts.
The Bollinger Fields complex is located just three blocks south of the upper campus residence
halls. This complex includes five lighted softball fields, one lighted baseball field, one varsity
soccer field, a rugby pitch, two lighted multi-purpose fields, and two sand volleyball courts.
Zorn Arena houses the playing and practice facilities for men’s and women’s basketball, noon hour
aerobics, and informal noon hour basketball.
Carson Park is home to football and softball teams complete with locker rooms and competitive
playing facilities.
B. Intercollegiate Athletics
The women’s athletic program offers the following sports: basketball, cross country, golf,
gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
The men’s athletic program offers the following sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf,
hockey, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and wrestling.
UW-Eau Claire’s overall program encourages the involvement of all students. Both men and
women compete on the national level as members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division III. Men and women belong to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (WIAC), men and women belong to the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association
(NCHA), and women belong to the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA).
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C. Intramurals
The intramural program promotes team, league, tournament, individual and dual sport competition.
Men’s, women’s, and co-recreational activities are offered to students interested in competitive
sports in a recreational atmosphere. Leagues and tournaments are organized for all skill levels in
most activities. Intramural teams can advance to regional and national tournaments in certain
sports. Activities offered in the intramural program include basketball, billiards, bowling, flag
football, floor hockey, racquetball, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, indoor
and outdoor volleyball, wallyball, football, and ultimate Frisbee. New ideas for activities are
encouraged.
D. Sports Clubs
Sports organizations include the Alpine Ski Team, Baseball Club, Bowling Club, Cheerleaders and
Stuntmen, Dance Team, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Figure Skating Club, Hobnailers Club,
Men’s Volleyball Club, Men and Women’s Rugby Clubs, Men’s Soccer Club, Two to Tango,
Ultimate Frisbee, Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do, Martial Arts Club, Water Polo Club, and Water Ski
Club.
E. University Recreation
University Recreation provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs and interests
of the University community. These programs include aerobics, American College UnionsInternational program, the Body One program, bowling and billiards, educational/community
service, faculty/staff program, fitness, fitness and nutrition assessment, great outdoor escapes trip
program, intramurals, outdoor recreation, outdoor rental and outdoor resource area, special events
program, sports clubs, non-credit class instruction (Yoga, Tai Chi, Chinese 18 Postures), the
National Youth Sports Program, the Eagle’s View Challenge ropes course, an indoor archery
range, a climbing wall, and massage therapy.
30. Campus Policies
A. Non-Discriminatory Conduct
UW-Eau Claire is committed to providing a community that respects the dignity and worth of its
members. The university protects academic freedom and each member’s first amendment rights to
freedom of expression. Concurrently, the university actively seeks to prohibit discriminatory
harassment, whether oral, written, or physical, and will take appropriate action (including
disciplinary action) against students, faculty, staff, and recognized University-affiliated
organizations, when it has been determined that discriminatory harassment has occurred.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, p 26.
B. Safety
The University of Wisconsin System provides and maintains adequate facilities for a safe and
healthy learning environment. It is the University’s responsibility to work with faculty and staff so
that they are equipped to educate their students on practices and procedures that ensure safety for
all members of the University. Employees with instructional responsibilities are expected to
comply with state and federal safety laws and regulations in their institutional areas. Certain
courses and research projects require that the students work with hazardous materials while
engaging in academic studies. Instructors of these courses and research projects shall inform and
train students on procedures that will maintain the students’ personal health and safety and provide
them with information on the hazards of specific chemicals that will be used during their course of
study. Furthermore, instructors will enforce and follow safety policies. Prior to use of hazardous
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materials and equipment, the students shall review the procedures and information, and discuss any
associated concerns with the instructor.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, p 48.
C. Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, consistent with its
efforts to foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the
University community, that sexual harassment of students and employees is unacceptable and will
not be tolerated.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, pp 11.
D. Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures
In February of 1989, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents adopted as Administrative
Code (Chapter UWS 14) a set of disciplinary procedures for the University System. Those
procedures describe the actions which the University may take in response to student academic
misconduct; they define the academic conduct which is prohibited; and they outline the procedures
which are to be used in resolving allegations of academic misconduct.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, pp 35-40.
E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, pp 7-10.
F. Student Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures
In January of 1976, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents adopted as administrative code
(Chapter UWS 17) a set of disciplinary procedures for the University System. Those procedures
describe the actions which the University may take in response to student misconduct; they define
the non-academic conduct which is prohibited; and they outline the procedures which are to be
used in resolving allegations of misconduct.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, pp 41-44.
G. Threats and Violence Policy
It is the goal of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to provide a safe environment for all those
involved in University-run or University-authorized activities. UW-Eau Claire does not tolerate
any type of harassment, threats, or violence committed by or against students, staff members,
visitors, or guests. Students, staff, visitors, and guests are prohibited from making threats or
engaging in violent behavior.
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008-09 Student Services and
Standards, p 13-19.
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31. Questions and Additional Information
If you have questions about information contained in this document, or if you would like additional
information, contact:
Andy Nelson
Institutional Planner
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Old Library, 1115
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Telephone: (715) 836-5368
FAX:
(715) 836-6001
e-mail:
nelsonan@uwec.edu
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