Standard Survey Response 2005-06 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, 2005-2006............................................................. 2 A. Instructional Staff ........................................................................................................... 2 B. Administrative Staff ....................................................................................................... 2 C. Classified Staff ................................................................................................................ 3 5. University Calendar ................................................................................................. 3 6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2005 .............................................................................. 4 A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table ........................................................ 4 B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment ................................................................... 5 C. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age……………................................................................................................................ 5 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, 2005-06........................................................................................... 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, 2004-05 ..................................................... 13 E. College Work-Study Program ..................................................................................... 14 12. Degree Requirements for Undergraduates ........................................................... 14 13. Degree Programs.................................................................................................... 15 i 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 ................................................................................... 19 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 A. Learning Resources ............................................................................................................ 20 B. Technology Services ............................................................................................................ 21 25. Library ........................................................................................................................ 21 ii 26. Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities.................................. 22 27. Student Services ......................................................................................................... 22 A. Children’s Center ......................................................................................................... 22 B. Counseling Service ........................................................................................................ 22 C. Health Services .............................................................................................................. 22 28. Student Activities and Organizations ........................................................................ 23 A. Activities Offered .......................................................................................................... 23 B. Cultural and Social Activities ...................................................................................... 23 C. Organizations ................................................................................................................ 23 29. Athletics and Recreation ............................................................................................ 23 A. Athletic and Recreational Facilities ............................................................................ 23 B. Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................................................................... 24 C. Intramurals ................................................................................................................... 24 D. Sports Clubs .................................................................................................................. 24 E. University Recreation ................................................................................................... 24 30. Campus Policies ......................................................................................................... 24 A. Non-Discriminatory Conduct ...................................................................................... 24 B. Safety .............................................................................................................................. 25 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 ........................................................................................ 26 31. Questions and Additional Information ..................................................................... 26 iii i i Appendix: 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 iv Standard Survey Response University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2005-06 1. General Information about UW-Eau Claire UW-Eau Claire, which celebrated its 75th anniversary during 1991-92, is building a national reputation based on the achievements of its faculty and students, its redefined baccalaureate degree to meet the needs of the 21st century, and its strong tradition of 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. Because of its reputation and various programs, UW-Eau Claire is able to attract students from around the country and serve the needs of area residents. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, UW-Eau Claire also offers an attractive learning environment. Eau Claire is located on Interstate 94, and it is 95 miles east of Minneapolis and 240 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Eau Claire and its surrounding countryside abound 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 accommodates 28 major buildings situated on a bi-level, 333-acre site. The major portion of the campus embraces Putnam Park on the south bank of the Chippewa River and connects by footbridge to the Fine Arts Center and the Human Sciences and Services Building which are located 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 700. Information about UWEau Claire is available at: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire (715) 836-2637 (phone) Eau Claire, Wisconsin (715)836-2902 (fax) 54702-4004 http://www.uwec.edu/home/ 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 on Collegiate Nursing 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 at Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators National Association for Music Therapy, Inc. 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 UW-Eau Claire 1 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 two areas and an administrator heads each area. Academic Affairs is headed by the provost and vice chancellor. Business and Student Services is headed by a second vice chancellor. 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 Development and Diversity 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: Interim Chancellor Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Interim Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Graduate Studies Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Development and Diversity Chief Information Officer Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services Associate Vice Chancellor, Business Services Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Services College of Arts and Sciences, Dean College of Business, Dean College of Education and Human Sciences, Dean College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dean Vicki Lord Larson Steven H. Tallant Andrew Phillips Kimberly Barrett Chip Eckardt Andrew Soll vacant William Harms Donald Christian V. Thomas Dock Katherine Rhoades L. Elaine Wendt 4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 2005-2006 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: Faculty with tenure: See Appendix A for 10-year history. Men 229 41 94 % 89 % 8% 71 % Women 172 66 75 % 60 % 7% 48 % Total 401 107 86 % 75 % 7% 61 % Men 86 15 32 % 5% Women 99 44 19 % 3% Total 185 59 24 % 4% B. Administrative Staff Full-time professional staff: Part-time professional staff: Full-time professional staff with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: Professional staff who are ethnic minority: 2 UW-Eau Claire C. Classified Staff Men Full-time classified staff: 171 Part-time classified staff: 5 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 175 67 1% Total 346 72 2% 5. University Calendar Fall Semester 2005: August 22 August 29-September 2 September 5 September 6 November 23 November 28 December 15 December 16-22 December 17 Winterim 2006: January 3 January 7 January 16 January 20 Spring Semester 2006: January 19-20 January 23 March 20-24 March 27 April 14-17 April 18 May 15-19 May 20 May 21 3-Week Summer Session 2006: May 22 May 29 June 9 8-Week Summer Session 2006: June 12 July 4 August 4 August 5 UW-Eau Claire 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. Study Day – No Classes Final examinations week Commencement Classes begin at 8 a.m. Saturday Class Martin Luther King holiday Last day of classes Advising and registration 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 2006: August 21 August 28-September 1 September 4 September 5 November 22 November 27 December 18-22 December 16 Winterim 2007: January 2 January 6 January 15 January 19 Spring Semester 2007: January 18-19 January 22 March 19-23 March 26 April 6-8 April 9 May 14-18 May 19 May 20 3-Week Summer Session 2007: May 21 May 28 June 8 8-Week Summer Session 2007: June 11 July 4 August 3 August 4 3 6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2005 A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table Full-Time Undergraduates Part-Time Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Degree-seeking, firsttime freshmen 801 1,261 2,062 3 3 6 2,068 Other first-year, degreeseeking 319 271 590 15 14 29 619 All other degree-seeking 2,700 4,011 6,711 191 340 531 7,242 Total degree-seeking 3,820 5,543 9,363 209 357 566 9,929 9 2 11 53 70 123 134 3,829 5,545 9,374 262 427 689 10,063 Degree-seeking, firsttime 13 35 48 26 22 48 96 All other degree-seeking 15 61 76 80 156 236 312 All other graduates enrolled in credit courses 1 1 2 30 63 93 95 29 97 126 136 241 377 503 3,858 5,642 9,500 398 668 1,066 10,566 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. 4 UW-Eau Claire B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment All Students 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Full-Time Students 503 338 12,000 126 97 7,000 10,063 29 9,374 165 5,972 4,091 Men Women Undergraduate 2,000 3,829 -3,000 Men 5,545 Women T otal T otal Graduate Undergraduate Graduate See Appendix F for 10-year history by full time and part time enrollment. C. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age Undergraduate Gender Ethnicity American Indian .6% Asian 2.7% men 41% Black .5% Caucasian 93.3% women 59% Hispanic 0.8% Non Res. Aliens 1.1% not reported 1.0% Residency out-ofstate (MN) 21% nonres. aliens 1% 25 and over 7% Age out-ofstate (nonMN) 0% 21-24 37% Under 21 56% in-state 78% 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. UW-Eau Claire 5 Graduate Gender Ethnicity American Indian .6% men 32.8% Asian 2.8% Black 1.0% Caucasian 91.8% women 67.2% Hispanic .6% Non Res. Aliens 2.0% not reported 1.2% Residency out-ofstate (MN) 13% Age nonres. aliens 2% Under 25 19% out-ofstate (nonMN) 5% in-state 80% 25 and over 81% Average age: 32 D. Enrollment in Colleges: Arts and Sciences Business Education and Human Sciences Nursing and Health Sciences Total Undergraduate 5,003 1,906 2,299 855 Graduate 107 159 163 74 Total 5,110 2,065 2,462 929 10,063 503 10,566 E. Undergraduate Course Enrollment Student-Faculty ratio: Student-Computer ratio: Average undergraduate section size: Average undergraduate lecture size: Average undergraduate lab size: 6 20:1 9:1 28 31 17 UW-Eau Claire Undergraduate Class Sizes Percentage of Classes 35% 29% 30% 25% 22% 19% 20% 15% 10% 11% 10% 6% 3% 5% 0% 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 100+ Number of Students in Class 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. UW-Eau Claire Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent certificate. 7 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 17 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 2005 Men Women Total Number applied: 2,787 4,347 7,134 Number accepted: 1,859 3,148 5,007 Number enrolled FT: 801 1,261 2,062 Number enrolled PT: 3 3 6 Percent of undergraduates who were new freshmen: 20.6 % Number wait-listed: 103 Number accepting a place on the wait-list: 91 Number wait-listed that were admitted: 54 See Appendix L for 10-year history of applicants, acceptances, and enrollees. 3. Freshmen ACT Composite Scores, Fall 2005 25% scored at or above: 75% scored at or above: Mean: Median: Percent submitting ACT scores Score 26 22 24 24 99% % of scores at: Composite English Math 30-36 4.4 7.6 5.5 24-29 53.5 44.2 52.9 18-23 41.6 44.8 38.1 12-17 .5 3.4 3.5 6-11 0 0 0 <6 0 0 0 See Appendix M & N for 10-year history of ACT composite scores. 8 UW-Eau Claire 4. Freshmen High School Data and Rank in Class (RIC), Fall 2005 Median high school % RIC: 79 Mean high school % RIC: 77 th Percent in top 10 of high school class: 23.3 % Percent in top quarter of high school class: 60.0 % Percent in top half of high school class: 95.1 % Percent in bottom half of high school class: 4.9 % Percent in bottom quarter of high school class: 0% Percent unranked: 4.8 % Percent from public schools: 94.3 % See Appendix M & N for 10-year history of High School rank data. 5. Freshmen Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age, 2005 Ethnicity Gender American Indian .5% Asian 2.9% men 38.9% Black .5% Caucasian 93.8% women 61.1% Hispanic .7% Non Res. Aliens .5% not reported 1.1% Residency out-ofout-of- state (MN) 23.1% state (nonMN) 0.4% Age nonres. aliens 0.6% 19-20 10.1% Under 19 89.4% 21 and over 0.5% in-state 75.9% Average age: 18 6. Freshmen Academic Quality Characteristics, Fall 2005 Number of National Merit Scholars: Number of valedictorians: Number of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars: Total 4 69 24 D. Transfer Students 1. Admissions Requirements a. UW-Eau Claire Applicants will be considered for admission if their previous academic records qualify them as students in acceptable standing according to the UW-Eau Claire 9 Academic Standards Policy. Their grade point average must also meet the requirements for their declared program of study. 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 2005 Men Number applied: 610 Number accepted: 353 Number enrolled: 215 Percent of undergraduates who were new transfers: Women 806 515 282 Total 1,416 868 497 5 % 3. Transfer Credit Policies Lowest grade earned that may be transferred: Maximum number of credits from a two-year institution: Maximum number of credits from a four-year institution: Minimum number of credits transfers must complete to earn a bachelor's degree: D72 96 32 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 2005 Total Number applied: 125 Number accepted: 78 Number enrolled: 57 Percent of undergraduates who are international students: 1.1 % Percent of graduates who are international students: 2.0 % International students represent 43 countries with South Korea, Japan, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and 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. 10 UW-Eau Claire 2. Graduate Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2005 Total 330 233 143 Number applied: Number accepted: Number enrolled: 8. Financial Standing Sources of Revenue, Fiscal 2005-06 General Purpose Revenue (Taxes) Academic Fees Operational Receipts Gifts/Grants Total Percent of Total Revenue (28%) (28%) (19%) (25%) Dollars $42,653,582 43,924,980 28,999,327 38,563,590 $154,141,479 Operating Budget Highlights, Fiscal 2005-06 Instruction (32%) 49,692,161 Financial Aid (22%) 33,355,235 Auxiliary Operations (10%) 16,184,246 Student Services (10%) 15,743,730 Physical Plant (10%) 14,897,654 Academic Support (9%) 14,007,205 Institutional Support (5%) 7,647,790 Public Service (1%) 1,787,775 Research (1%) 825,683 Total $154,141,479 See Appendix O and O1 for 10-year history. 9. Contributions to the University Foundation During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, the University Foundation received cash contributions totaling over $3.3 million. There were 13,521, 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 9,607 3,914 389 28 13,938 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: UW-Eau Claire Amount Received $ 1,652,792 392,863 114,175 1,099,839 77,331 $ 3,337,000 $24,998,827 63,592 58,637 35,208 12,341 11 10. Student Costs, 2005-06 A. Academic Year Tuition and Fees* Resident $ 5,178.10 $ 6,222.74 Undergraduate (12-18 credits) Graduate (9 or more credits) Non-Resident $ 15,224.26 $ 16,832.66 *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 $2,540 $1,916 $4,456 400 1,670 640 $7,166 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, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Lawton Undergraduate Diversity Retention Grant, Wisconsin Higher Education Grants, Wisconsin Indian Assistance, and Talent Incentive Program. 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. 12 UW-Eau Claire D. Financial Aid Statistics, Academic Year, 2004-05 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 6,071,371 112,342 State 2,711,475 89,747 Institutional (endowment, alumni, or other institutional awards) and external funds awarded by the college excluding athletic aid and tuition 405,022 506,442 waivers (which are reported below) Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g., Kiwanis, NMSQT) not awarded by the college 745,808 793,781 Total Scholarships/Grants 9,933,676 1,502,312 Self-Help Student loans from all sources 15,764,167 9,349,183 Federal Work-Study 3,675,849 State and other work-study/employment 958,716 1,396,385 Total Self-Help 20,398,732 10,745,568 Parent Loans 5,229 1,585,436 Tuition waivers 503,927 934,990 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 need-based 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 *Student has demonstrated financial need. UW-Eau Claire First-Time Full-Time Freshmen 2,026 Full-Time Undergrad (inc. fresh) 9,269 Less than Full-Time Undergrad 602 1,524 6,144 320 844 4,054 239 836 4,025 235 494 2,244 144 786 3,839 215 0 0 0 574 2,979 139 94.6% 94.3% 88.1% 6,570 3,643 6,967 4,168 5,902 3,441 4,802 5,148 4,405 13 Need-based awards*(continued) First-Time Full-Time Full-Time Undergrad Freshmen (inc. fresh) 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. Undergraduates applying for financial aid: Undergraduates receiving financial aid: Undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid: Freshmen receiving financial aid: Freshmen receiving need-based financial aid: Continuing students receiving financial aid: Continuing students receiving need-based financial aid: Average amount of need-based financial aid awarded all students: Average amount of need-based financial aid awarded freshmen: Percent of the 2005 graduates who graduated between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005 and borrowed through any loan programs: Average per-borrower cumulative undergraduate debt of the 2005 graduates who graduated between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005: Less than Full-Time Undergrad 3,516 4,020 3,860 329 1,525 852 1,704 44 1,139 Percent 65 67 44 69 42 66 44 Amount $ 6,807 $ 6,099 65 % $16,953 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: 9 % 27 % $1,871 15-20 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. 14 UW-Eau Claire 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 2005 63,464 1963 – August 2005 5,015 2004 – 05 Academic Year 1,847 140 July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 1,849 138 See Appendix R & S for 10-year history of degrees conferred. Total 63,464 5,015 1,987 1,987 14. Majors and Minors A. Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree Accounting English American Indian Studies Environmental Public Health Art French Athletic Training Geography Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Geology *Biology German *Business Administration Health Care Administration Business Finance History Chemistry Journalism Chemistry with Business Emphasis Kinesiology Communication Latin American Studies Communicative Disorders Management Computer Science Management Information Systems Criminal Justice Marketing Economics Mass Communication *Elementary Education Mathematics * The five most popular undergraduate majors for Fall 2005-06. Music Music Therapy *Nursing Philosophy Physical Science Physics Physics/Mathematics Political Science *Psychology Religious Studies Social Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Theatre Arts B. Pre-Professional Programs Architecture Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering Health Sciences UW-Eau Claire Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Theology Veterinary Medicine 15 C. Graduate Majors Leading to Master’s Degree Biology Business Administration Communication Sciences and Disorders Elementary Education English Environmental Public Health 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 Environmental Science Family Studies French General Science Geography Geology German Gerontology Global Studies History International Business Journalism Kinesiology Language Arts Language Studies Latin American Studies Library Science Management Management Information System s 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 a Foreign Language Theatre Arts Topical Minor Women's Studies Writing 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 Percent of New Freshmen: 1997 1998 1999 Returning Sophomore year 76.8 % 78.8 % 79.7 % Graduating within 4 years 15.8 % 15.6 % 19.2 % Graduating within 5 years 48.4 % 49.4 % 51.2 % Graduating within 6 years* 55.9 % 56.9 % 58.7 % Graduating from a UW 64.6 % 67.3 % System Institution Total Freshmen 2,171 2,156 2,016 (*Based on cohort of first-time, full-time entering freshmen) 2000 78.1 % 19.3 % 52.8 % 2001 80.2 % 18.3 % 2,094 2,136 Percent of Transfers: Returning Sophomore year Graduating within 4 years Graduating within 5 years Graduating within 6 years Total Transfers 2000 63.7 % 40.8 % 48.0 % 2001 67.3 % 44.4 % 515 513 1997 63.5 % 41.0 % 49.1 % 51.6 % 556 1998 61.7 % 37.2 % 45.0 % 46.9 % 556 1999 62.6 % 44.0 % 52.0 % 54.3 % 350 2002 81.2 % 2,053 2002 64.3 % 527 2003 79.1 % 1,879 2,033 2003 66.8 % 2004 67.7 % 461 514 See Appendix T & U for 10-year history of retention and graduation rates. 16 2004 83.0 % UW-Eau Claire 16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 Number of Graduates 1,508 1,559 1,570 1,679 1,670 1,654 1,724 1,810 Employed 967 1,015 971 1,040 867 883 894 956 Employed Part-Time 122 125 70 42 52 60 103 97 Continuing Education 138 140 114 147 156 135 160 177 Seeking Employment 58 17 17 6 6 21 24 43 Not Available* 8 7 4 3 12 4 6 10 No Information** 214 253 393 441 577 551 537 527 %P 96 98 99 99 99 98 98 97 %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. 2003-04 1,797 1,000 80 192 43 7 475 97 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. UW-Eau Claire 17 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. 18 UW-Eau Claire 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 Services are available for students with disabilities and handicap conditions which include diagnosed learning disabilities. All academic buildings are handicap accessible, and students have a choice of accessible residence halls on both upper and lower campus. 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. 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. UW-Eau Claire 19 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 1,043 206 Women 1,835 346 1,249 2,181 New freshmen living in campus housing: All freshmen living in campus housing: Undergraduates living in campus housing: Total 2,878 552 324 3,754 91% 82% 40% 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) strives to be a unit of dedicated and motivated people who collaborate with all members of the University community to advance curriculum and enhance student learning. Services are provided that foster learning for students and promote excellence in education and scholarship. Through its programs and services, collaboration with others, and application of technology and other tools, contributions are made to students’ achievement of the goals of the baccalaureate A. Learning Resources The Network for Excellence in Teaching (NET) fosters student learning by assisting faculty and instructional academic staff in their teaching and learning endeavors. NET offers services in six programmatic areas which are designed to help UW-Eau Claire faculty and instructional academic staff enhance their students’ learning by planning for and engaging students in learner-centered learning: 20 One-on-One Consulting. Year-Long Learning Communities. Teaching-Learning Institutes. Special Seminars. Teaching-Learning Colloquia. Special Requests. UW-Eau Claire The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is an international initiative currently led by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The SoTL initiative seeks to advance the practice of teaching through scholarly inquiry into student learning. The purpose of UW-Eau Claire’s SoTL initiative is to increase appreciation and understanding of and participation in SoTL at UW-Eau Claire and to enhance the effectiveness of the UW-Eau Claire classroom teaching and learning environment. Toward those ends, NET sponsors several professional development programs for faculty and instructional academic staff: NET Teaching, Technological Innovations in Education (TIE), Learner-Centered Teaching Community, and Diversity. B. Technology Services In supporting the University's needs, LTS strives to provide modern computer hardware, the latest in applications software and support for all campus users. Resources developed and managed by LTS include an extensive campus fiber-optic network allowing full access by all students, faculty, and staff to electronic mail and a broad range of Internet services. LTS provides and enables the network, which is the foundation of the campus communication infrastructure. More than 900 networked computers are available at no charge for general student use in laboratories, classrooms, residence halls, and the library. All students, faculty and staff have access to the computing and networking resources and access is generally available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. LTS operates and maintains computer systems for instructional, research and administrative support; servers for network management; and numerous other servers for application deployment and support. The systems are available from many campus locations through the campus backbone network as well as through cable modems, dialup modems and ISPs. A comprehensive program of training and instruction in the use of computing resources is available to all students, faculty and staff without additional charge. LTS supports sixteen general access computer laboratories. At least one lab is located in each of the major buildings on campus. When these facilities are not being used for instruction, they function as open laboratories for students and staff on a first-come, first serve basis. 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 U.S. and Wisconsin Documents Serial subscriptions Electronic Journals Audiovisual Materials UW-Eau Claire Number 568,076 176,111 2,153 13,307 11,860 21 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 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. 22 UW-Eau Claire 28. Student Activities and Organizations A. Activities Offered Choral Groups Concert Band Dance Drama/Theatre Jazz Band Literary Magazine Marching Band Music Ensembles Musical Theatre Opera Pep Band Radio Station Student Government Student Newspaper Student-Run Film Society Symphony Orchestra Television Station B. Cultural and Social Activities Artists Series, Forum, Forensics, International Film Society, TV10, Update News Television, WUEC FM Radio. C. Organizations UW-Eau Claire offers over 150 student organizations. Many examples of student organizations include: student government, scholastic honor societies, leadership honor societies, service fraternities, social fraternities and sororities, departmental/professional societies, ethnic heritage/interaction societies, religious organizations, sports organizations, general interest societies, varsity and intramural athletics and competitions, performance activities, and campus media. 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. UW-Eau Claire 23 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). 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. 24 UW-Eau Claire For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, p 24. 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 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 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, p 46. 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 in the University of Wisconsin System is unacceptable and impermissible conduct which will not be tolerated. For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, pp 11-13. 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 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, pp 36-41. E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2005-06 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 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, pp 32-36. UW-Eau Claire 25 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. Student, staff, visitors, and guests are prohibited from making threats or engaging in violent behavior. For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2005-06 Student Services and Standards, p 15-17. 31. Questions and Additional Information If you have questions about information contained in this document, or if you would like additional information, contact: Karen Henning Interim Policy and Planning Analyst University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Old Library, 1115 Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 Telephone: (715) 836-5368 FAX: (715) 836-6001 e-mail: henninkj@uwec.edu 26 UW-Eau Claire