Standard Survey Response
2004-05
Summary Report
APPENDICES
1.
General Information about UW-Eau Claire........................................................... 1
2.
Accreditations ........................................................................................................... 1
3.
Administrative Organization ................................................................................... 2
4.
Faculty and Professional Staff, 2004-2005............................................................. 2
A.
Instructional Staff ........................................................................................................... 2
B.
Administrative Staff ....................................................................................................... 2
C.
Classified Staff ................................................................................................................ 3
5.
University Calendar ................................................................................................. 3
6.
Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2004 .............................................................................. 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, 2004-2005....................................................................................... 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, 2003-2004 ................................................. 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 ................................................................................... 19
23.
Housing and Residence Life .................................................................................. 20
A.
Policies ........................................................................................................................... 20
B.
Spaces Available ............................................................................................................ 20
C.
Services Available in Residence Halls ......................................................................... 20
24.
Information and Technology Resources ............................................................... 20
A.
Library ........................................................................................................................... 21
B.
Computing and Networking Services ......................................................................... 21
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C.
Teaching and Learning Technology Development Center ....................................... 22
25.
Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities.............................. 22
26.
Student Services ..................................................................................................... 23
A.
Children’s Center ......................................................................................................... 23
B.
Counseling Service ........................................................................................................ 23
C.
Health Services .............................................................................................................. 23
27.
Student Activities and Organizations .................................................................... 23
A.
Activities Offered .......................................................................................................... 23
B.
Cultural and Social Activities ...................................................................................... 23
C.
Organizations ................................................................................................................ 23
28.
Athletics and Recreation ........................................................................................ 23
A.
Athletic and Recreational Facilities ............................................................................ 23
B.
Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................................................................... 24
C.
Intramurals ................................................................................................................... 24
D.
Sports Clubs .................................................................................................................. 25
E.
University Recreation ................................................................................................... 25
29.
Campus Policies ..................................................................................................... 25
A.
Non-Discriminatory Conduct ...................................................................................... 25
B.
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 25
C.
Sexual Harassment ....................................................................................................... 25
D.
Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures ............................................................... 26
E.
Student Academic Grievance Procedures .................................................................. 26
F.
Student Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures ...................................................... 26
G.
Threats and Violence Policy ........................................................................................ 26
30.
Questions and Additional Information ................................................................. 26
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APPENDICES
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
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Standard Survey Response
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2004-05
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, human sciences and services, and nursing. 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
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
Computer Science Accreditation Commission
Council on Social Work Education
International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs
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
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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 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:
Chancellor
Provost and Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Associate Vice Chancellor
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Graduate Programs
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 Services, Dean
Donald J. Mash
Ronald Satz
Steven H. Tallant
Andrew Phillips
Kimberly Barrett
James Lowe
Andrew Soll
vacant
William Harms
Donald Christian
V. Thomas Dock
Katherine Rhoades
Elaine Wendt
4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 2004-2005
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
244
35
93 %
88 %
7%
67 %
Women
164
63
74 %
62 %
7%
52 %
Total
408
98
86 %
76 %
7%
61 %
Men
87
16
26 %
6%
Women
99
43
17 %
4%
Total
186
59
21 %
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
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C. Classified Staff
Men
Full-time classified staff:
172
Part-time classified staff:
6
Classified staff who are ethnic minority:
4%
See Appendix B for 10-year history of Administrative and Classified Staff.
See Appendix C for 10-year history of All University Personnel.
Women
177
64
1%
Total
349
70
2%
5. University Calendar
Fall Semester 2004:
August 23
August 30-September 1
September 2
September 6
September 7
November 24
November 29
December 13-17
December 18
Winterim 2005:
January 3
January 17
January 21
Spring Semester 2005:
January 24-25
January 26
March 21-28
March 29
May 16-20
May 21
May 22
3-Week Summer Session 2005:
May 23
May 30
June 10
8-Week Summer Session 2005:
June 13
July 4
August 5
August 6
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First day of academic year
contractual period
Advising and registration
Labor Day holiday
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Labor Day holiday
Classes Resume
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 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
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6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2004
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table
Full-Time
Undergraduates
Part-Time
Total
Men
Women
Total
Men
Women
Total
Degree-seeking, firsttime freshmen
776
1,250
2,026
5
2
7
2,033
Other first-year, degreeseeking
293
236
529
15
23
38
567
All other degree-seeking
2,727
3,987
6,714
213
344
557
7,271
Total degree-seeking
3,796
5,473
9,269
233
369
602
9,871
3
8
11
68
84
152
163
3,799
5,481
9,280
301
453
754
10,034
Degree-seeking, firsttime
13
34
47
20
23
43
90
All other degree-seeking
11
47
58
75
165
240
298
All other graduates
enrolled in credit courses
0
1
1
32
85
117
118
24
82
106
127
273
400
506
3,823
5,563
9,386
428
726
1,154
10,540
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
All Students
12,000
Full-Time Students
12,000
506
10,000
10,000
8,000
8,000
355
10,034
6,000
151
82
6,000
24
4,000
4,000
5,934
2,000
4,100
2,000
106
9,280
5,481
3,799
0
0
Men
Women
Undergraduate
Men
T otal
Women
Undergraduate
Graduate
T otal
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
Ethnicity
Gender
American Indian .6%
Asian 2.7%
men
40.9%
Black .5%
Caucasian 93.3%
women
59.1%
Hispanic 0.9%
Non Res. Aliens 1.3%
not reported .7%
Residency
out-ofstate (MN)
21%
nonres.
aliens
1%
25 and
over
8%
Age
out-ofstate (nonMN)
1%
21-24
38%
Under 21
54%
in-state
77%
Average age: 21
See Appendix G for 10-year history by gender.
See Appendi 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
Gender
Ethnicity
American Indian .2%
men
29.8%
Asian 2.4%
Black .8%
Caucasian 92.1%
Hispanic 1.2%
women
70.2%
Non Res. Aliens 2.4%
not reported .9%
x
Residency
out-ofstate (MN)
9%
out-ofstate (nonMN)
2%
Age
nonres.
aliens
3%
Under 25
18%
in-state
86%
25 and
over
82%
Average age: 33
D. Enrollment in Colleges:
Arts and Sciences
Business
Education and Human Sciences
Nursing and Health Sciences
Total
Undergraduate
5,002
1,910
2,287
835
Graduate
75
125
205
101
Total
5,077
2,035
2,492
936
10,034
506
10,540
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
32
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Undergraduate Class Sizes
Percentage of Classes
35%
30%
30%
25%
22%
20%
20%
15%
10%
9%
8%
9%
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:
completed application for admission
high school transcript
transcript of all previous college work attempted
$35 application fee
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
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 SAT I score of at least 1090. Or applicants must
rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating class and present an ACT composite score
of at least 22 or SAT I score of 1050 or higher. Unranked students must present an ACT
of at least 23/SAT I of 1090 or higher, with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
d.
Official test scores from ACT must be on file prior to full admission for all new freshmen
with the exception of students 22 years of age or older, veterans who have two years of
military service, or out-of-state students with an acceptable SAT on file.
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 2004
Men
Women
Total
Number applied:
2,809
4,508
7,317
Number accepted:
1,743
3,077
4,820
Number enrolled FT:
776
1,250
2,026
Number enrolled PT:
5
2
7
Percent of undergraduates who were new freshmen:
20.3 %
Number wait-listed:
289
Number accepting a place on the wait-list:
271
Number wait-listed that were admitted:
182
See Appendix L for 10-year history of applicants, acceptances, and enrollees.
3. Freshmen ACT Composite Scores, Fall 2004
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
5.1
7.1
5.5
24-29
52.9
43.8
54.2
18-23
41.4
46.4
37.1
12-17
.6
2.6
3.2
6-11
0
.1
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 2004
Median high school % RIC:
79
Mean high school % RIC:
78
th
Percent in top 10 of high school class:
25.4 %
Percent in top quarter of high school class:
59.6 %
Percent in top half of high school class:
95.5 %
Percent in bottom half of high school class:
4.5 %
Percent in bottom quarter of high school class:
0%
Percent unranked:
5.6 %
Percent from public schools:
93.3 %
See Appendix M & N for 10-year history of High School rank data.
5. Freshmen Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age, 2004
Ethnicity
Gender
American Indian .4%
Asian 2.3%
men
38.4%
Black .4%
Caucasian 94.2%
women
61.6%
Hispanic 1.0%
Non Res. Aliens .5%
not reported 1.2%
Residency
out-ofstate (MN)
25.1%
Age
nonres.
aliens
0.5%
out-ofstate (nonMN)
0.5%
19-20
9%
Under 19
90.6%
21 and
over
.4%
in-state
73.9%
Average age: 18
6. Freshmen Academic Quality Characteristics, Fall 2004
Number of National Merit Scholars:
Number of valedictorians:
Number of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars:
Total
4
63
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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
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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 24 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 2004
Men
Number applied:
618
Number accepted:
378
Number enrolled:
236
Percent of undergraduates who were new transfers:
Women
828
525
278
Total
1,446
903
514
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
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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.
2. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2004
Total
Number applied:
153
Number accepted:
114
Number enrolled:
72
Percent of undergraduates who are international students:
1.3 %
Percent of graduates who are international students:
2.4 %
International students represent 45 countries with South Korea, Japan, Canada, China, Austria,
Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Spain, Sweden 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.
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2. Graduate Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2004
Total
275
210
139
Number applied:
Number accepted:
Number enrolled:
8. Financial Standing
Sources of Revenue, Fiscal 2004-05
General Purpose Revenue (Taxes)
Academic Fees
Operational Receipts
Gifts/Grants
Total
Percent of
Total Revenue
(29%)
(28%)
(17%)
(26%)
Dollars
$41,565,370
40,560,230
25,193,241
37,000,574
$144,319,415
Operating Budget Highlights, Fiscal 2004-05
Instruction
(32%)
46,189,887
Financial Aid
(22%)
31,833,126
Auxiliary Operations
(10%)
14,955,984
Student Services
(11%)
15,400,590
Academic Support
(9%)
13,069,531
Physical Plant
(9%)
12,749,179
Institutional Support
(5%)
7,540,507
Research
(1%)
823,722
Public Service
(1%)
1,756,889
Total
$144,319,415
See Appendix O for 10-year history.
9. Contributions to the University Foundation
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, the University Foundation received cash contributions
totaling over $6.2 million. There were 13,873, 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
10,399
3,474
388
30
14,291
Foundation Endowment
See Appendix P for 10-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
$ 3,557,854
962,556
98,744
1,574,663
58,143
$ 6,251,960
$23,912,954
61,862
57,266
34,407
11,958
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10. Student Costs, 2004-05
A. Academic Year Tuition and Fees*
Resident
$ 4,863.90
$ 5,921.54
Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
Graduate (9 or more credits)
Non-Resident
$ 14,910.06
$ 16,531.46
*Undergraduate students receive most of their required textbooks on a rental basis. The charge for
this service is included in the fees.
B. Other Expenses (Standard Undergraduate Budget)
Room
Board
Total Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Personal Expenses
Transportation
Total Living Expenses
$2,480
$1,830
$4,310
400
1,630
650
$6,990
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 non-need-based grants: Non-Resident Tuition-Remission Grants and Academic
Excellence Scholars Program.
4.
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.
5.
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.
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Priority deadline for the most advantageous financial aid is April 15. Additional aid types can still
be applied for after that date.
D. Financial Aid Statistics, Academic Year, 2003-04
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
6,063,327
101,056
State
2,426,135
51,008
Institutional (endowment, alumni, or other
institutional awards) and external funds awarded
by the college excluding athletic aid and tuition
363,676
510,743
waivers (which are reported below)
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g.,
Kiwanis, NMSQT) not awarded by the college
741,117
803,081
Total Scholarships/Grants
9,594,255
1,465,888
Self-Help
Student loans from all sources
14,845,578
10,108,975
Federal Work-Study
3,006,034
State and other work-study/employment
889,523
1,475,281
Total Self-Help
18,741,135
11,584,256
Parent Loans
Tuition waivers
518,739
1,035,662
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
*Student has demonstrated financial need.
UW-Eau Claire
First-Time
Full-Time
Freshmen
1,870
Full-Time
Undergrad
(inc. fresh)
9,218
Less than
Full-Time
Undergrad
628
1,376
5,985
314
789
3,975
237
781
3,947
230
480
2,183
154
731
3,777
212
0
0
0
634
3,234
152
96.3%
95.6%
89.2%
6,182
3,847
6,593
4,108
6,009
3,318
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Need-based awards*(continued)
First-Time Full-Time
Full-Time Undergrad
Freshmen (inc. fresh)
l)Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS
loans and private alternative loans) of those in line f
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 2004 graduates who graduated between July 1,
2003 and June 30, 2004 and borrowed through any loan
programs:
Average per-borrower cumulative undergraduate debt of the
2004 graduates who graduated between July 1, 2003 and
June 30, 2004:
Less than
Full-Time
Undergrad
4,253
4,698
4,306
3,324
3,845
3,793
293
1,528
851
1,675
32
1,255
Percent
64
66
43
69
42
65
43
Amount
$ 6,486
$ 6,099
65 %
$16,237
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
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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.
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 and 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 2004
61,617
1963 – August 2004
4,875
2003 – 04 Academic Year
1,798
129
July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
1,814
134
See Appendix R & S for 10-year history of degrees conferred.
Total
61,617
4,875
1,927
1,948
14. Majors and Minors
A. Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting
English
American Indian Studies
Environmental and 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 2004-05.
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
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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
Biology
Business Administration
Communicative Disorders
Elementary Education
English
Environmental/Public Health
History
History/Social Science
Nursing
Professional Development
Reading
School Psychology
Special Education
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
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
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: 1996
1997
1998
Returning Sophomore year 76.0 % 76.8 % 78.8 %
Graduating within 4 years
15.3 % 15.8 % 15.6 %
Graduating within 5 years
47.2 % 48.4 % 49.4 %
Graduating within 6 years* 53.8 % 55.9 % 56.9 %
Graduating from a UW
62.5 % 64.6 %
System Institution
Total Freshmen
2,048
2,171
2,156
(*Based on cohort of first-time, full-time entering freshmen)
1999
79.7 %
19.2 %
51.2 %
2000
78.1 %
19.3 %
2,016
2,094
Percent of Transfers:
Returning Sophomore year
Graduating within 4 years
Graduating within 5 years
Graduating within 6 years
Total Transfers
1999
62.6 %
44.0 %
52.0 %
2000
63.7 %
40.8 %
350
515
1996
64.7 %
36.8 %
44.3 %
46.8 %
714
1997
63.5 %
41.0 %
49.1 %
51.6 %
556
1998
61.7 %
37.2 %
45.0 %
46.9 %
556
2001
80.2 %
2,136
2001
67.3 %
513
2002
81.2 %
2003
79.1 %
2,053
1,879
2002
64.3 %
2003
66.8 %
527
461
See Appendix T & U for 10-year history of retention and graduation rates.
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16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors
1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02
Number of Graduates
1,522
1,508
1,559
1,570
1,679
1,670
1,654
1,724
Employed
1,103
967
1,015
971
1,040
867
883
894
Employed Part-Time
116
122
125
70
42
52
60
103
Continuing Education
149
138
140
114
147
156
135
160
Seeking Employment
15
58
17
17
6
6
21
24
Not Available*
8
8
7
4
3
12
4
6
No Information**
131
214
253
393
441
577
551
537
%P
99
96
98
99
99
99
98
98
%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.
2002-03
1,810
956
97
177
43
10
527
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.
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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 or
below 17 on the ACT/English section are required to take a remedial English course. New
freshmen whose Intermediate Algebra score on the UW System Mathematics placement
examination is below 370 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 414
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 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. Two percent of students participate 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.
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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
92%
82%
38%
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. Information and Technology Resources
Information and Technology Management (ITM) provides the University community with access to a
broad range of information resources in printed and electronic form, and guidance and instruction in
methods of inquiry, analysis, and presentation of information. UW-Eau Claire’s organizational
approach to the management of information and technology emphasizes collaboration among the units
responsible for managing library, computing and networking, instructional development and support,
telephone, and distance education resources.
Resources developed and managed by ITM 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.
UW-Eau Claire’s spacious and comfortable library, remodeled and expanded in 1994, is the largest in
western Wisconsin and features an extensive array of electronic and print resources; the library offers
24-hour daily access during much of the year. More than 900 networked computers are available at
no charge for general student use in laboratories, classrooms, residence halls, and the library. A
comprehensive program of training and instruction in the use of library and computing resources is
available to all students without additional charge.
The Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation (CITI) is a laboratory for faculty to develop
new approaches for integration of information technology into the curriculum. A collegial consultant
program initiated by CITI encourages faculty members to work collaboratively and share information
technology knowledge freely with other faculty members.
Additional details about UW-Eau Claire’s information technology environment are included below.
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A. Library
UW-Eau Claire’s William D. McIntyre Library is a leading center for traditional and electronic
learning resources. Other features include the Instructional Media Center, Area Research Center
of The State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Center for Instruction and Technology—
Improvement and Innovation, Distance Education Classroom, and Video Conference Room. Online bibliographic services are also available.
The Initiative in Curriculum Software and Support (ICSS) was created in 1997, enabling library
staff to conduct formal classes for faculty, staff, and students in the use of computer software.
ICSS staff teach classes and write and maintain handouts pertaining to administrative and
curricular systems and software. Through a UW System contract, ICSS supports computer-based
training (CBT) courses, offering over 400 courses covering a broad range of computer software
packages. User guides covering a variety of microcomputer, mainframe, and networking topics are
prepared, regularly updates, and available on the Web. Many of these activities are offered
through the CITI and through enhanced LIBRA and BITS programs.
The Bringing Instruction in Technology to Students (BITS) program assists students through
specific training workshops on computer applications, electronic mail, and the Internet. Workshop
offerings include Windows Series, Macintosh Series, and Internet Tools Series.
Library Holdings
Bound volumes
Microform materials
Serial subscriptions
Audiovisual Materials
Number
764,275
1,366,298
2,448
17,676
B. Computing and Networking Services
Computing and Networking Services' (CNS) is a service organization which supports the
enhancement of student experiences by providing an information system that enables instruction
and scholarship. CNS shares computing expertise to help faculty advance curriculum efforts; it
provides and enables the network, which is the foundation of the campus communication
infrastructure. CNS values are grounded in tailored service and crafted solutions that offer the best
value and high reliability, while making it easy and convenient for the campus community to
obtain assistance. CNS searches out new areas of cooperation to yield long-term client
satisfaction.
In supporting the University's needs, CNS strives to provide modern computer hardware, the latest
in applications software and support for all campus users. CNS operates and maintains computer
systems for instructional, research and administrative support; servers for network management;
and numerous other servers for application deployment and support. Each student is allocated
space on a server for the storage and retrieval of class and personal information. The systems are
available from many campus locations through the campus backbone network as well as through
cable modems, dialup modems and ISPs. 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.
CNS 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.
The Blugold System is a self-serve, menu-directed system that allows students to register, view
open and closed courses, look up directory information, check on the status of their accounts,
check their addresses, request degree audits and transcripts, and view other administrative data.
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Access to this system is via a Personal Identification Number (PIN) which students are given as
part of their orientation to the University.
Students, staff, and faculty may also take advantage of communications software to transfer files
between microcomputers or between the mainframe computer systems and the servers. CNS
supports email for students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, CNS is a member of WiscNet, which
provides access to the Internet for electronic communication nationally and internationally.
C. Teaching and Learning Technology Development Center
The Teaching and Learning Technology Development Center (TLTDC) is a centralized
instructional technology service unit whose primary mission is supporting faculty, staff, and
students in classic and distance educational curriculum delivery. As a secondary mission, TLTDC
provides consulting, services, and equipment for staff, campus activities, and major events. The
unit is comprised of two primary areas: classroom services and instructional services.
1. Classroom Services. The TLTDC is responsible for instructional technologies used in
the classrooms and general access computer labs. TLTDC staff provides design, specification,
purchase, installation, and maintenance support for these resources.
2. Instructional Services. The TLTDC produces materials and provides services related to
audio, graphics, photography, video, and distance education. The staff assists with
communications consultation, in-service programs, and products for the faculty and academic
staff in support of classroom instruction.
25. 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
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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26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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).
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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).
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.
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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.
29. 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 2004-05 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 2004-05 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
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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 2004-05 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 2004-05 Student Services and
Standards, pp 37-41.
E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2004-05 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 2004-05 Student Services and
Standards, pp 33-37.
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 2004-05 Student Services and
Standards, p 15-17.
30. Questions and Additional Information
If you have questions about information contained in this document, or if you would like additional
information, contact:
Kay Magadance
Institutional Planner
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Old Library, 1115
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Telephone: (715) 836-5368
FAX:
(715) 836-5936
e-mail:
magadafk@uwec.edu
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