Standard Survey Response University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2000-01

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Standard Survey Response

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2000-01

Office of the Institutional Planner

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Updated December, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.

General Information about UW-Eau Claire ............................................................

1

2.

Accreditations ............................................................................................................

1

3.

Administrative Organization ................................................................................... 2

4.

Faculty and Professional Staff, 2000-2001 ............................................................. 2

A.

Instructional Staff ........................................................................................................... 2

B.

Administrative Staff ....................................................................................................... 2

C.

Classified Staff ................................................................................................................ 3

5.

University Calendar ..................................................................................................

3

6.

Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2000 ...............................................................................

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 .................................................................................................................................... 6

D.

Enrollment in Colleges and Schools .............................................................................. 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, 2000-01 ............................................................................................ 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, 1999-00 ..................................................... 13

E.

College Work-Study Program ..................................................................................... 14

12.

Degree Requirements for Undergraduates ............................................................ 14 i

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 Majors............................................................................................... 15

C.

Graduate Majors Leading to Master’s Degree .......................................................... 16

D.

Undergraduate Minors ................................................................................................. 16

E. Special Study Options ................................................................................................... 16

15.

Graduation Rates and Retention 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 Foreign Language .................................................................................... 18

D.

Remedial Education ...................................................................................................... 18

20.

Academic and Career Services ............................................................................... 18

A.

Academic Skills Center ................................................................................................ 18

B.

Advising and Academic Testing .................................................................................. 18

C.

American Ethnic Coordinating Office ........................................................................ 18

D.

Career Services ............................................................................................................. 18

E.

Educational Opportunity Center ................................................................................ 19

F.

Services to Students with Disabilities ......................................................................... 19

G.

Veterans Services .......................................................................................................... 19

21.

International Study ................................................................................................. 19

22.

National Student Exchange .................................................................................... 19

23.

Housing and Residence Life ................................................................................... 19

A.

Policies ........................................................................................................................... 19

B.

Spaces Available ............................................................................................................ 19

C.

Services Available in Residence Halls ......................................................................... 20

24.

Information and Technology Resources ................................................................ 20

A.

Library ........................................................................................................................... 20

B.

Computing and Networking Services ......................................................................... 21 ii

C.

Media Development Center ......................................................................................... 21

25.

Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities ............................... 22

26.

Student Services ...................................................................................................... 22

A.

Children’s Center ......................................................................................................... 22

B.

Counseling Service ........................................................................................................ 22

C.

Health Services .............................................................................................................. 22

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 .................................................................................................................. 24

E.

University Recreation ................................................................................................... 24

29.

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 Disciplinary Procedures ................................................................................. 25

G. Threats and Violence Policy ........................................................................................ 26

30.

Questions and Additional Information .................................................................. 26 iii i i

Standard Survey Response

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2000-01

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 UW-

Eau Claire is available at:

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

54702-4004

(715) 836-2637 (phone)

(715)836-2902 (fax) 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

American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business

American Chemical Society

American Nurses Association

American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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

National League for Nursing, Inc.

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 three colleges: 1) the College of Arts and Sciences, 2) the College of

Business, and 3) the College of Professional Studies. The Schools of Education, Human Sciences and

Services, and Nursing make up the College of Professional Studies. Each college is headed by a college dean whose office is responsible for reviewing and approving students’ plans for degrees.

Each of the three 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. Academic and Career Services assists students with academic planning, degree completion, career development, placement, and personal counseling. The Office of Records and

Registration maintains records on each student’s enrollment and academic achievement. The Office of the Dean of Students provides supportive services to student activities, student government, and student organizations.

Administrative and Academic Officers :

Chancellor

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Graduate Programs

Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services

Associate Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services

Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Services

College of Arts and Sciences, Dean

College of Business, Dean

College of Professional Studies, Dean (Interim)

Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer

Donald J. Mash

Ronald Satz

Margaret Dwyer

Steven H. Tallant

Andrew Soll

Kathleen Mitchell

William Harms

Ted A. Wendt

V. Thomas Dock

Carol Klun

4.

Faculty and Professional Staff, 2000-2001

A.

Instructional Staff

Includes Faculty and Teaching 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:

Men Women Total

267 150 417

19 46 65

94 % 80 %

90 % 68 %

8 % 8 %

66 % 45 %

89 %

81 %

8 %

59 %

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:

Men Women Total

96 84 180

16 36 52

29 % 21 %

9 % 3 %

26 %

6 %

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C.

Classified Staff

Full-time classified staff:

Part-time classified staff:

Classified staff who are ethnic minority:

5.

University Calendar

Fall Semester 2000:

August 21

August 28-September 1

September 4

September 5

November 22

November 27

December 18-22

December 23

Winterim 2001:

January 2

January 6

January 15

January 19

Spring Semester 2001:

January 18-19

January 22

March 19-23

First day of faculty contractual period

Advising and registration

Labor Day holiday

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m.

Classes resume at 8 a.m.

Final examinations week

Commencement

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

Saturday class

Martin Luther King Holiday

Last day of classes

Advising and registration

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

Spring break

March 26

April 13

April 17

May 14-18

May 19

May 20

Classes resume at 8 a.m.

April break begins at 8 a.m.

Classes resume at 6 p.m.

Final examinations week

Commencement

Last day of faculty contractual period

3-Week Summer Session 2001:

May 21 Classes begin at 8 a.m.

May 28

June 8

Memorial Day holiday

Final day of classes

8-Week Summer Session 2001:

June 11 Classes begin at 8 a.m.

July 4 Independence Day holiday

August 3

August 4

Final day of classes

Commencement

Men Women Total

170 190 360

1 69 70

4 % 1 % 2 %

Fall Semester 2001:

August 20

August 27-31

September 3

September 4

November 21

November 26

December 17-21

December 18

Winterim 2002:

January 2

January 5

January 18

Spring Semester 2002:

January 17-18

January 22

March 25-April 1

April 2

April

April

May 13-17

May 18

May 19

3-Week Summer Session 2002:

May 20

May 27

June 7

8-Week Summer Session 2002:

June 10

July 4

August 2

August 3

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6.

Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2000

A.

Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table

Undergraduates

Degree-seeking, firsttime freshmen

Full-Time Part-Time

Men Women Total Men Women Total

Total

758 1,321 2,079 8 7 15 2,094

389 775 16 38 54 829 Other first-year, degreeseeking

All other degree-seeking

Total degree-seeking

All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses

386

2,523

3,667

0

Total undergraduates

Graduates

Degree-seeking, firsttime

3,667

8

All other degree-seeking

All other graduates enrolled in credit courses

Total graduates

Total university

20

2

30

3,697

3,881 6,404

5,591 9,258

0 0

5,591 9,258

35

35

6

43

55

8

76 106

5,667 9,364

206

230

111

341

12

40

22

74

415

353

398

104

502

13

166

89

559

628

215

6,963

9,886

215

843 10,101

25

206

111

68

261

119

268 342 448

770 1,185 10,549

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B.

Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

104

4,008

All Students

344

6,093

448

10,101

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

30

Full-Time Students

3,667

76

5,591

106

9,258

Men Women T otal

Undergraduate Graduate

Men Women T otal

Undergraduate Graduate

C.

Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age

Undergraduate

Gender Ethnicity women

60.3% men

39.7%

American Indian .7%

Asian 2.1%

Black .7%

Caucasian 93.8%

Hispanic .9%

Non Res. Aliens 1.5% not reported .3%

Residency out-ofstate (MN)

22% nonres. aliens

1%

Age

25 and over

7%

Under 21

57% out-ofstate (non-

MN)

1%

21-24

36% in-state

76%

Average age: 21

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Gender men

23.2%

Graduate

Ethnicity women

76.8%

Residency out-ofout-ofstate (MN)

9% state (non-

MN)

1% nonres. aliens

2%

Age

American Indian 1.3%

Asian .9%

Black 1.1%

Caucasian 94.0%

Hispanic .7%

Non Res. Aliens 2.0% not reported 0%

Under 25

17% in-state

88%

25 and over

83%

Average age: 34

D.

Enrollment in Colleges and Schools

Undergraduate

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business

College of Professional Studies

School of Education

School of Human Sciences and Services

School of Nursing

Total

4,756

2,213

3,132

10,101

(1,995)

(594)

(543)

Graduate

60

70

318

(193)

(49)

(76)

448

Total

4,816

2,283

3,450

10,549

(2,188)

(643)

(619)

E.

Undergraduate Course Enrollment

Student-Faculty ratio:

Student-Computer ratio:

Average undergraduate section size:

Average undergraduate lecture size:

Average undergraduate lab size:

20:1

11:1

27

31

17

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Undergraduate Class Sizes

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

13%

1-9

21%

27%

18%

10%

9%

3%

100+ 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49

Number of Students in Class

50-99

7.

Admissions

A.

Director of Admissions

Kris Anding

Director of Admissions (Interim)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Schofield Hall, 112D

Eau Claire, WI54702-4004

Telephone:

FAX: e-mail:

(715) 836-5415

(715) 836-2409 ask-uwec@uwec.edu

Application site: http://www .uwec.edu/Admin/Admissions/admiss.htm

B.

Undergraduate Admissions Policies

Admission selectivity:

Basis for admission:

Application deadline:

Acceptance notification:

Enrollment confirmation: moderately selective, class rank at 50 th percentile and above and ACT composite of 23 or higher completed application for admission high school transcript transcript of all previous college work attempted

$35 application fee

February 1 for priority consideration varies by quality and timeliness of application 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

C.

Freshmen

1.

Admission Requirements

a.

Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or have an equivalent certificate.

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b.

Beginning in the fall of 1996, 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)

Mathematics (1 algebra, 1 geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)

Natural Science

4

3

3

Social Science (1 must be world or American history)

Foreign Language

Additional coursework in any of the above areas, or in art, music, speech, computer science, or other academic areas

TOTAL

3

2

2

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Applicants should rank in the upper half of their graduating class. Those who do not meet this requirement will be considered on the basis of their ACT (American College Testing

Program) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores. 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 to support for selection. There is no required non-academic activity that is used routinely.

2.

Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Wait-listed, Fall 2000

Number applied:

Number accepted:

Men

2,273

1,585

Number enrolled FT: 758

Number enrolled PT: 8

Percent of undergraduates who were new freshmen:

Number wait-listed:

Number accepting a place on the wait-list:

Number wait-listed that were admitted:

Women

3,800

2,901

1,321

7

Total

6,073

4,486

2,079

15

20.7%

950

253

202

3. ACT Composite Scores, Fall 2000

25% scored at or above:

75% scored at or above:

Mean:

Median:

Percent submitting ACT scores

% of scores at: Composite

30-36

24-29

18-23

3.5

42.6

53.0

12-17

6-11

<6

.9

0

0

English

5.1

37.8

49.8

7.2

.1

0

Math

5.8

42.6

47.0

4.6

0

0

Score

26

21

24

23

98%

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4. High School Data and Rank in Class (RIC), Fall 2000

Median high school% RIC:

Mean high school % RIC:

Percent in top 10 th of high school class:

Percent in top quarter of high school class:

Percent in top half of high school class:

Percent in bottom half of high school class:

Percent in bottom quarter of high school class:

Percent unranked:

Percent from public schools:

76

75

21.3 %

54.1 %

92.7 %

7.3 %

.1 %

3.4 %

92.3 %

Gender

5. Freshmen Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age, 2000

Ethnicity women

63.4% men

36.6%

American Indian .5%

Asian 2.3%

Black .3%

Caucasian 95.2%

Hispanic .6%

Non Res. Aliens .9% not reported .2%

Residency nonres. aliens

1%

Age

19-20

10% out-ofstate (MN)

25%

21 and over

1% out-ofstate (non-

MN)

1% in-state

73%

Under 19

89%

Average age: 18

6. Academic Quality Characteristics, Fall 2000

Number of National Merit Scholars:

Number of valedictorians:

Number of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars:

Total

5

57

32

D.

Transfer Students

1. Admissions Requirements

a.

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 gradepoint 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 UW-

Eau 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. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2000

Number applied:

Number accepted:

Number enrolled:

Men

540

367

218

Percent of undergraduates who were new transfers:

Women

746

575

297

Total

1,286

942

515

5 %

3. Transfer Credit Policies

Lowest grade earned that may be transferred:

Maximum number of credits from a two-year institution:

D-

72

Maximum number of credits from a four-year institution: 96

Minimum number of credits transfers must complete to earn a bachelor's degree: 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.

2. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2000

Number applied:

Number accepted:

Number enrolled:

Percent of undergraduates who are international students:

Percent of graduates who are international students:

Total

164

134

82

1.5 %

2.0 %

International students represent 50 countries with Mexico, Japan, Russia, Spain, and the

United Kingdom as most represented.

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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.

Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 2000

Number applied:

Number accepted:

Number enrolled:

Total

282

210

107

8.

Financial Standing

Sources of Revenue, Fiscal 2000-01

General Purpose Revenue (Taxes)

Academic Fees

Percent of

Total Revenue Dollars

(37%) $ 48,547,237

(21%) 27,366,716

Operational Receipts

Gifts/Grants

Total

(18%)

(23%)

23,843,413

29,727,715

$129,485,081

Operating Budget Highlights, Fiscal 2000-01

Instruction (33%) 43,291,557

Financial Aid

Auxiliary Operations

Student Services

Academic Support

Physical Plant

Institutional Support

Research

Public Service

Total

(19%) 24,317,128

(12%) 15,079,135

(11%) 14,169,207

(10%) 12,322,195

(8%) 10,984,146

(5%)

(1%)

(1%)

7,105,676

776,406

1,439,631

$129,485,081

9.

Contributions to the University Foundation

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, the University Foundation received cash contributions totaling over $1.6 million. Thirteen thousand eighty-six donors, alumni and non-alumni, contributed.

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

Foundation Endowment

Number of living UW-Eau Claire alumni:

Number of Contributors Amount Received

10,315 $ 699,070

2,771 309,333

81,759

270,092

307,146

$ 1,667,402

$20,683,080

55,721

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:

50,680

30,761

10,000

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10.

Student Costs, 2000-01

A.

Academic Year Tuition and Fees*

Undergraduate (12-18 credits)

Resident

$ 3,251.90

Non-Resident

$ 10,779.90

Graduate (9 or more credits) $ 4,185.90 $ 13,129.90

*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

$2,045

1,390

$3,435

320

1,480

950

$6,071

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.

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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, 1999-00

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

State

Institutional (endowment, alumni, or other institutional awards) and external funds awarded by the college excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below)

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g.,

Kiwanis, NMSQT) not awarded by the college

Total Scholarships/Grants

4,276,194

1,635,612

228,456

601,818

6,742,080

43,106

242,218

331,095

686,235

1,302,654

Self-Help

Student loans from all sources

Federal Work-Study

State and other work-study/employment

Total Self-Help

Parent Loans

Tuition waivers

Athletic awards

11,957,371

2,959,304

721,252

15,637,927

344,792

6,199,148

1,391,808

7,590,956

636,263 a)Number of degree-seeking undergraduates students b)Number of students in line a who were financial aid applicants

Need-based awards* First-Time

Full-Time

Freshmen

2,006

1,346

Full-Time

Undergrad

(inc. fresh)

9,059

5,477

Less than

Full-Time

Undergrad

619

304

820 3,769 221 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.

809

509

758

166

562

69

5,125

2,754

3,738

2,142

3,603

302

2,695

72

5,412

2,985

214

158

195

6

140

65

4,766

2,210

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Need-based awards*(continued) 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.

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 2000 graduates who graduated between July 1,

1999 and June 30, 2000 and borrowed through any loan programs:

Average per-borrower cumulative undergraduate debt of the

2000 graduates who graduated between July 1, 1999 and

June 30, 2000:

First-Time

Full-Time

Freshmen

3,759

Full-Time

Undergrad

(inc. fresh)

4,139

Less than

Full-Time

Undergrad

3,719

2,829

305

1,532

3,270

725

1,752

Percent

60

59

41

62

41

59

41

Amount

$ 5,326

$ 5,058

62 %

$13,580

3,261

20

1,614

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:

10 %

28 %

$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

Master of Arts

Master of Music

Master of Science

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Science in Teaching

Master of Science in Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Education-Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Public Health Specialist in Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

B.

Number of Degrees Awarded

1927 – August 2000

1963 – August 2000

1999 – 00 Academic Year

July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000

Undergraduate Graduate

54,630

4,350

1,671

1,666

201

170

Total

54,630

4,350

1,872

1,836

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Majors and Minors

A.

Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree

Accounting

American Indian Studies

Art

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

*Biology

*Business Administration

Business Finance

Chemistry

Environmental and Public Health

French

Geography

Geology

German

Health Care Administration

History

Journalism

Music Therapy

*Nursing

Philosophy

Physical Science

Physics

Physics/Mathematics

Political Science

Psychology

Chemistry with Business Emphasis

Communication

Communicative Disorders

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Economics

*Elementary Education

English

Kinesiology

Latin American Studies

Religious Studies

Social Studies

*Management Social Work

Management Information Systems Sociology

Marketing

Mathematics

Music

* The five most popular undergraduate majors for Fall 2000-01.

Spanish

Special Education

Theatre Arts

B.

Pre-Professional Majors

Architecture

Chiropractic

Dentistry

Engineering

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

Mathematics

Music

D.

Undergraduate Minors

Accounting

American Indian Studies

Anthropology

Art

Art History

Biology

Business Administration

Business Finance

Chemistry

Coaching

Communication

Computer Science

Economics

English

Family Studies

French

E.

Special Study Options

Cooperative (work-study) Program

Distance Learning

Double Major

Dual Enrollment

English as Second Language

Exchange Student Program

Honors Program

Independent Study

Internships

Nursing

Professional Development

Reading

School Psychology

Special Education

General Science

Geography

Geology

German

Gerontology

History

Journalism

Kinesiology

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Russia and East European Studies

Social Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Language Arts

Language Studies

Latin American Studies

Special Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Library Science Telecommunications

Management Information Systems Theatre Arts

Mathematics Topical Minor

Music

Philosophy

Women's Studies

Writing

Program with UW-Stout in Early

Childhood Education

Study Abroad

Teacher Certification Program

15.

Graduation Rates and Retention Statistics, Fall Semesters

Percent of New Freshmen: 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Returning Sophomore year 79.6 % 78.0 % 76.3 % 77.1 % 76.0 % 76.8 % 78.8 % 79.7 %

Graduating within 4 years 12.7 % 12.9 % 12.4 % 16.3 % 15.3 %

Graduating within 5 years 44.6 % 43.1 % 43.0 % 47.5 %

Graduating within 6 years* 52.9 % 51.0 % 50.3 %

Graduating from a UW 61.4 % 61.2 %

System Institution

Total Freshmen 1,869 1,957 2,088 2,037 2,048 2,171 2,156 2,016

(*Based on cohort of first-time, full-time entering freshmen)

Percent of Transfers: 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Returning Sophomore year 65.1 % 66.9 % 63.2 % 62.1 % 64.7 % 63.5 % 61.7 % 62.6 %

Graduating within 4 years 42.6 % 42.1 % 39.6 % 40.0 % 36.8 %

Graduating within 5 years 50.3 % 49.8 % 47.9 % 46.8 %

Graduating within 6 years 52.6 % 51.6 % 49.8 %

Total Transfers 390 516 470 530 714 556 556 350

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Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors

Number of Graduates

Employed

Employed Part-Time

Continuing Education

Seeking Employment

Not Available*

No Information**

%P

1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99

1,665 1,695 1,747 1,522 1,508 1,559 1,570 1,679

1,230

65

157

149

6

114

90

1,040

117

144

72

21

301

95

1,265

146

191

43

2

100

97

1,103

116

149

15

8

131

99

967

122

138

58

8

214

96

1,015

125

140

17

7

253

98

971

70

114

17

4

393

99

%P: Percentage of graduates who reported being employed or enrolled in a continuing education program.

*Not available due to travel, personal reasons, etc.

**Unable to contact

1,040

42

147

6

3

441

99

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)

Specific disciplines also have their own honor societies.

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 on either the ACT of at least a composite of 28 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 gradepoint 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 a minimum score of three 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 Foreign Language

The English as a Foreign 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 450 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 who score below 423 on the AB or below 390 on the BC mathematics placement test 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 and Career Services

A.

Academic Skills Center

The center is a resource for students needing individual tutoring to enhance 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 Academic Testing

E ach 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.

C.

American Ethnic Coordinating Office

The American Ethnic Coordinating Office 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. American ethnic students can participate in a variety of opportunities and events sponsored by the American Ethnic Coordinating

Office.

D.

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.

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E.

Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center provides assistance and information to adults who seek to enter or continue their education. Some of the many services offered in the Educational

Opportunity Center include: academic, financial, and personal counseling, career exploration and aptitude assessment services, assistance with the entry process for high school or college, assistance in completion of applications for college admissions, testing, and financial aid, information on post-secondary educational opportunities, coordination with nearby post-secondary institutions, and other activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher educational opportunities.

F.

Services to Students with Disabilities

Services are available to 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, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Poland,

Spain, and Sweden. 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.

23.

Housing and Residence Life

A.

Policies

1.

Housing in residence halls is required for all freshmen and sophomores when such accommodations are available.

2.

Junior and senior students may live on or off campus.

3.

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

Freshmen living in campus housing:

Undergraduates living in campus housing:

Men Women

1,043 1,835

206 346

1,249 2,181

77%

37%

Total

2,878

552

324

3,754

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C.

Services Available in Residence Halls

1. Computer labs are available in all residence halls.

2. All residence halls are handicap accessible.

3. Each residence hall has an elevator(s).

4. Residence hall assistants are available on each floor of the residence halls.

5. A residence hall council exists to formulate policy about Housing and Residence Life.

6. Each residence hall room has Internet access.

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.

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. Fall 1997 workshop offerings include Windows Series, Macintosh Series, Eudora E-mail Series, and Internet

Tools Series.

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Library Holdings

Bound volumes

Microform materials

Serial subscriptions

Audiovisual Materials

Number

703,340

1,309,303

3,376

12,052

B.

Computing and Networking Services

Computing and Networking Services (CNS) exists to meet the computing and data networking needs of the University. Services include computing and networking support for the administrative, instructional, research, and outreach functions of the University. CNS works to provide modern computer hardware, the latest in applications software, and technological support for all campus users. Both low and high speed data networks provide connectivity within CNS facilities and throughout the campus. For student and faculty convenience, many computing resources are available 24 hours a day.

The CNS staff manages the general access computing laboratories that employ new technologies to make these facilities relevant and responsive to the requirements of the curriculum. Most of the labs are networked and have access to numerous campus and external resources including Internet.

There are 16 general access labs which hold over 900 computers.

CNS supports software for the Unisys Enterprise server, Digital Equipment Corporation 1000,

IBM RS6000, an Alpha 2100 Global Server, Alpha 5300 Exchange Server, Hewlett Packard,

Compaq and Unisys microcomputers, IBM PC/PC compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computer systems. This support includes programming languages, statistical packages, text editors, databases, plotting and mapping packages, and programs for creating computer assisted instruction.

CNS also makes available to students, staff, and faculty the communications software to transfer files between microcomputers or between the mainframe computer systems and the microcomputers. CNS supports Eudora Mail on the DEC 6440 mainframe for students, staff, and faculty for on-campus communications. Additionally, UW-Eau Claire is a member of WiscNet which provides access to the Internet for national and international electronic communication.

C.

Media Development Center

The Media Development Center (MDC) is a centralized instructional technology service unit whose primary mission is supporting faculty, staff, and students in classic and distance educational curriculum delivery. The unit is comprised of two primary areas: classroom services and production services.

1. Classroom Services

. The MDC is responsible for instructional technologies used in the classrooms and general access computer labs. MDC staff provides design, specification, purchase, installation, and maintenance support for these resources.

2. Production Services

. The MDC 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.

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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

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.

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27.

Student Activities and Organizations

A.

Activities Offered

Choral Groups

Concert Band

Dance

Drama/Theatre

Jazz Band

Literary Magazine

B.

Cultural and Social Activities

Marching Band

Music Ensembles

Musical Theatre

Opera

Pep Band

Radio Station

Student Government

Student Newspaper

Student-Run Film Society

Symphony Orchestra

Television Station

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.

Crest Wellness Center is the home of the University Recreation Fitness Center and includes a freeweight room. A variety of aerobic equipment and two circuits of Nautilus machines are also available.

McPhee Physical Education Center and the adjacent Ade Olson Addition provide a multi-use complex for intramural and open recreational activities. Facilities include a swimming pool, weight room, an indoor archery and Olympic air pistol range, climbing wall, ropes course, eight racquetball courts, a 200-meter jogging track, a dance studio, gymnastics room, and two gym areas that can be used for basketball, indoor tennis, volleyball, and dancercise.

Outdoor facilities on upper campus include a 400-meter track, par course, training ski slope, four softball fields, eight tennis courts (six Hilltop courts have lights), four outdoor basketball courts, six sand volleyball courts, and an ice rink in the winter. Outdoor facilities on lower campus include two sand volleyball courts.

The Stein Boulevard complex, located just three blocks south of the upper campus residence halls, includes four softball fields, one baseball field, soccer fields, a rugby field, and two sand volleyball courts.

Zorn Arena houses the playing and practice facilities for men’s and women’s basketball.

Carson Park is home to football and softball teams, complete with locker rooms and competitive playing facilities.

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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, boot hockey, bowling, broomball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, indoor and outdoor volleyball, wallyball, and ultimate football. New ideas for activities are encouraged.

D.

Sports Clubs

Sports organizations include the Alpine Ski Team, Bowling Club, Curling Club, The High and

Mighty Jugglers of Eau Claire, Hobnailers Club, Martial Arts Club, Men’s Volleyball Club,

Paintball Club, Rugby Club, Scuba Club, Soccer Club, Sport Club Organization, Water Polo Club, and Women’s Ice Hockey 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, body one program, bowling and billiards, educational/community service, faculty/staff program, fitness, fitness and nutrition assessment, great outdoor escapes trip program,

Intramurals, open recreation, outdoor recreation, outdoor rental and outdoor resource area, special events program, and sports clubs.

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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , p 20.

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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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , p 43.

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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , pp 8-9.

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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , pp 35-39.

E.

Student Academic Grievance Procedures

For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , pp 29-31.

F.

Student 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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , pp 31-39.

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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 2000-01 Student Services and

Standards , p 11.

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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: e-mail:

(715) 836-5936 magadafk@uwec.edu

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