Standard Survey Response
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Office of the Institutional Planner
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Updated December, 1998
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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, 1998-99 .................................................................... 2
A. Faculty ................................................................................................................................. 2
B. Professional Staff ................................................................................................................ 2
5. University Calendar..................................................................................................... 3
6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 1998 ................................................................................. 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 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.
Projected Student Costs, 1998-99 .......................................................................... 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, 1997-98......................................................... 13
E. College Work-Study Program ......................................................................................... 14
12.
Degree Requirements for Undergraduates ........................................................... 14
13.
Degree Programs.................................................................................................... 14
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Available ......................................................... 14
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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 .............................................................. 15
D. Undergraduate Minors .................................................................................................... 16
15.
Graduation Rates and Retention Statistics, Fall Semesters ................................. 16
16.
Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors ............................................... 16
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 ..................................................................................................... 17
C. English as a Foreign Language ....................................................................................... 17
D. Remedial Education ......................................................................................................... 17
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 .................................................................................... 18
F. Services to Students with Disabilities ............................................................................. 18
G. Veterans Services .............................................................................................................. 18
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 ............................................................................ 19
24.
Information and Technology Resources ............................................................... 19
A. Library .............................................................................................................................. 20
B. Computing and Networking Services ............................................................................. 20
C. Media Development Center ............................................................................................. 21
25.
Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities.............................. 21
26.
Student Services ..................................................................................................... 22
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A. Children’s Center ............................................................................................................. 22
B. Counseling Service ........................................................................................................... 22
C. Health Services ................................................................................................................. 22
27.
Student Activities and Organizations .................................................................... 22
A. Cultural and Social Activities.......................................................................................... 22
B. Organizations .................................................................................................................... 22
28.
Athletics and Recreation ........................................................................................ 22
A. Athletic and Recreational Facilities ................................................................................ 22
B. Intercollegiate Athletics ................................................................................................... 23
C. Intramurals ....................................................................................................................... 23
D. Sports Clubs ...................................................................................................................... 23
E. University Recreation....................................................................................................... 23
29.
Campus Policies ..................................................................................................... 24
A. Non-Discriminatory Conduct .......................................................................................... 24
B. Safety ................................................................................................................................. 24
C. Sexual Harassment ........................................................................................................... 24
D. Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures .................................................................. 24
E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures ...................................................................... 24
F. Student Disciplinary Procedures .................................................................................... 25
30.
Questions and Additional Information ................................................................. 25
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Standard Survey Response
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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 26 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. 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
(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 and master’s levels by the
Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The following
associations accredit various UW-Eau Claire professional schools and colleges:
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 three 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. Information and Technology Management is headed by an
assistant 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
Interim Provost/Vice Chancellor
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor
Interim Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services
Assistant Chancellor, Information and Technology Management
Dean, Arts and Sciences
Dean, Business
Dean, Professional Studies
Donald J. Mash
Thomas Miller
Margaret Dwyer
Charles R. Bauer
David Hart
Carl Haywood
V. Thomas Dock
Ronald Satz
4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 1998-99
A. Faculty
Full-time faculty:
Part-time faculty:
Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree:
Faculty who are ethnic minority:
Faculty with tenure:
Men
265
39
93 %
9%
73 %
Women
147
61
77 %
10 %
50 %
Total
412
100
87 %
9%
65 %
Men
93
19
30 %
7%
Women
78
36
24 %
1%
Total
171
55
27 %
4%
B. Professional 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:
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5. University Calendar
Fall Semester 1998:
Aug. 24
Aug. 24-Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Sept. 7
Nov. 25
Nov. 30
Dec. 16-18 and 21-22
Dec. 19
Winterim 1999:
Jan. 4
Jan. 18
Jan. 19
Jan. 22
Spring Semester 1999:
Jan. 21-22
Jan. 25
March 15-19
March 22
April 2
April 5
May 17-21
May 22
May 23
3-Week Summer Session
1999:
May 24
May 31
June 11
8-Week Summer Session
1999:
June 14
July 4
Aug. 6
Aug. 7
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First day of faculty contractual period
Advising and registration
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Labor Day holiday
Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m.
Classes resume at 8 a.m.
Final examinations week
Commencement
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Martin Luther King holiday
Classes resume at 8 a.m.
Last day of classes
Advising and registration
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Spring break
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
Fall Semester 1999:
Aug. 30
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Sept. 6
Nov. 24
Nov. 29
Dec. 16-17 and 20-22
Dec. 18
Winterim 2000:
Jan. 3
Jan. 17
Jan. 18
Jan. 21
Spring Semester 2000:
Jan. 20-21
Jan. 24
March 20-24
March 27
April 21
April 24
May 22-26
May 27
May 28
3-Week Summer Session 2000:
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Memorial Day holiday
Final day of classes
May 30
May 29
June 16
8-Week Summer Session 2000:
Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Independence Day holiday
Final day of classes
Commencement
June 14
July 4
Aug. 6
Aug. 7
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6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 1998
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table
Full-Time
Undergraduates
Part-Time
Total
Men
Women
Total
Men
Women
Total
Degree-seeking, firsttime freshmen
796
1,344
2,140
5
11
16
2,156
Other first-year, degreeseeking
468
465
933
23
28
51
984
All other degree-seeking
2,519
3,702
6,221
213
391
604
6,825
Total degree-seeking
3,783
5,511
9,294
241
430
671
9,965
0
93
100
193
193
All other undergraduates
enrolled in credit courses
Total undergraduates
3,783
5,511
9,294
334
530
864
10,158
8
37
45
11
25
36
81
All other degree-seeking
11
57
68
63
176
239
307
All other graduates
enrolled in credit courses
4
5
9
32
87
119
128
Total graduates
23
99
122
106
288
394
516
Total university
3,806
5,610
9,416
440
818
1,258
10,674
Graduates
Degree-seeking, firsttime
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B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment
All Students
12,000
516
Full-Time Students
12,000
121
10,000
10,000
8,000
8,000
387
6,000
129
10,158
4,000
4,117
2,000
4,000
6,041
98
6,000
2,000
0
23
3,708
9,094
5,386
0
Men
Women
Undergraduate
T otal
Men
Graduate
Women
Undergraduate
T otal
Graduate
C. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency,
and Age
Undergraduate
Gender
Ethnicity
American Indian .7%
Asian 2.0%
men
40.5%
Black .7%
Caucasian 93.5%
women
59.5%
Hispanic .9%
Non Res. Aliens 1.8%
not reported .4%
Residency
out-ofstate (MN)
20%
25 and
over
8.5%
Age
nonres.
aliens
2%
Under 21
56.9%
out-ofstate (nonMN)
1%
21-24
34.6%
in-state
77%
Average age:21
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Graduate
Gender
Ethnicity
men
25.0%
American Indian 1.0+%
Asian 1.0%
Black 0.6%
Caucasian 95.7%
Hispanic 0.6%
women
75.0%
Non Res. Aliens .8%
not reported .3%
out-of- nonres.
aliens
out-of- state (MN)
1%
state (non- 8%
Residency
Age
Under 25
16.5%
MN)
2%
in-state
89%
25 and
over
83.5%
Average age:34
D. Enrollment in Colleges and Schools
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
Undergraduate
4,946
2,191
3,021
(1,900)
(542)
(579)
10,158
Graduate
74
73
369
(202)
(57)
(110)
516
Total
5,020
2,264
3,390
(2,102)
(599)
(689)
10,674
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
11:1
28
32
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Undergraduate Class Sizes
Percentage of Classes
35%
28.0%
30%
23.0%
25%
20.0%
20%
15%
12.0%
8.0%
10%
8.0%
5%
2.0%
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
Roger Groenewold
Director of Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Schofield Hall, 112D
Eau Claire, WI54702-4004
Telephone: (715) 836-5415
FAX:
(715) 836-2409
e-mail:
ask-uwec@uwec.edu
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:
February 1 for priority consideration
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 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)
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 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 1998
Men
Women
Number applied:
2,049
3,441
Number accepted:
1,481
2,734
Number enrolled FT:
796
1,344
Number enrolled PT:
5
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Percent of undergraduates who were new freshmen:
Number wait-listed
Number wait-listed that were eventually admitted:
Total
5,490
4,215
2,140
16
21.2%
110
50
3. ACT Composite Scores, Fall 1998
Score
25
21
23
23
99%
25% scored at or above:
75% scored at or above:
Mean:
Median:
Percent submitting ACT scores
% of scores at:
30-36
24-29
18-23
12-17
6-11
<6
8
Composite
4.5
40.0
53.6
1.9
0
0
English
5.0
35.1
51.2
8.7
0
0
Math
7.0
42.5
45.9
4.6
0
0
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4. High School Data and Rank in Class (RIC), Fall 1998
Median high school% RIC:
Mean high school % RIC:
Percent in top 10th 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
75
74
20.0
51.8
89.7
10.3
.4
2.0
93.4
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
5. Freshmen Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age, 1998
Gender
Ethnicity
American Indian .5%
men
37.2%
Asian 2.2%
Black 1.1%
Caucasian 94.2%
women
62.8%
Hispanic .8%
Non Res. Aliens .7%
not reported .5%
nonres.
aliens
1%
Residency
out-ofstate (MN)
24%
Age
19-20
7.9%
21 and
over
0.8%
out-ofstate (nonMN)
1%
Under 19
91.3%
in-state
74%
Average age:18
6. Academic Quality Characteristics, Fall 1998
Number of National Merit Scholars:
Number of valedictorians:
Number of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars:
Total
6
57
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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 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 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. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 1998
Men
Number applied:
576
Number accepted:
438
Number enrolled:
258
Percent of undergraduates who were new transfers:
Women
626
513
298
Total
1,202
951
556
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:
E.
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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 1998
Total
Number applied:
167
Number accepted:
158
Number enrolled:
107
Percent of undergraduates who are international students:
1.8
Percent of graduates who are international students:
.7
International students represent 58 countries with Mexico, Japan, Russia, Spain, and the
United Kingdom as most represented.
F. Graduate Admissions Policies
1. Admissions Requirements
Admission to a degree program is based upon evaluation of the student’s academic record and
previous experience by the graduate faculty of the department offering the program.
Applicants for admission to graduate study must have a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university. Admission of a student not fully qualified for a
particular program may be made dependent upon completion of prerequisite requirements or
examinations. Admission to particular degree programs may include additional requirements
in regard to minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA), entrance examinations, or
prerequisite courses.
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2. Applicants, Acceptances, Registrants, Fall 1998
Total
322
227
125
Number applied:
Number accepted:
Number enrolled:
8. Financial Standing
Sources of Revenue, Fiscal 1998-99
General Purpose Revenue (Taxes)
Academic Fees
Operational Receipts
Gifts/Grants
Total
Percent of
Total Revenue
(36%)
(21%)
(18%)
(25%)
Dollars
$ 42,521,000
25,204,000
20,970,000
29,920,000
$118,615,000
Operating Budget Highlights, Fiscal 1998-99
Instruction
(35%)
41,403,000
Financial Aid
(20%)
23,399,000
Auxiliary Operations
(11%)
13,465,000
Student Services
(11%)
12,504,000
Academic Support
(9%)
10,725,000
Physical Plant
(8%)
9,903,000
Institutional Support
(5%)
5,988,000
Research
(1%)
785,000
Public Service
(<1%)
443,000
Total
$118,615,000
9. Contributions to the University Foundation
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, the University Foundation received cash contributions
totaling over $2.2 million. Fourteen thousand two hundred seventy six donors, alumni and non-alumni
contributed. This record level of 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
UW-Eau Claire
Number of Contributors
10,744
3,532
Amount Received
$ 709,649
269,051
96,045
793,539
373,977
$ 2,242,261
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10. Projected Student Costs, 1998-99
A. Academic Year Tuition and Fees*
Resident
$ 3,009.30
$ 3,651.30
Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
Graduate (9 or more credits)
Non-Resident
$ 9,291.30
$ 11,295.30
*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
$1,855
1,278
$2,986
300
1,420
1,050
$5,616
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, 1997-98
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
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
* Includes tuition waivers
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 student 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 student 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.
Exlude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC
(PLUS loans and private alternative loans.)
k)Average need-based gift award of those in line d
l)Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS
loans and private alternative loans) of those in line d
UW-Eau Claire
Non-need-based
$
4,039,142
1,789,465
*523,788
34,979
275,798
*852,740
644,566
474,632
6,996,961
1,638,149
11,335,111
4,388,428
747,141
16,470,680
4,752,170
330,859
636,612
1,197,276
5,949,446
First-Time
Full-Time
Freshmen
2,160
1,427
Full-Time
Undergrad
(inc. fresh)
9,081
5,579
Less than
Full-Time
undergrad
681
338
973
4,225
262
963
4,179
252
619
2,443
186
909
4,015
224
123
246
8
631
2,626
116
66
63
46
4,963
5,003
4,239
2,637
3,613
2,708
3,914
2,054
3,368
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Need-based awards
First-Time Full-Time
Full-Time Undergrad
Freshmen (inc. fresh)
1,803
2,393
m)Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and
private alternative loans) of those in line d
Less than
Full-Time
undergrad
2,345
Non-need-based awards
n)Number of students in line a who had no financial need
who received non-need-based aid (excluding those
receiving athletic awards and tuition benefits)
o)Average award to student 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
347
1,379
50
2,443
3,286
3,139
Percent
61
60
46
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:
61
45
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:
60
46
Amount
$ 4,898
$ 4,895
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:
11 %
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, general education, service learning, and wellness theory and physical education. Students
must complete 120 credit hours for graduation; 23 of the last 30 credit hours must be completed in
residence at UW-Eau Claire. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and meet specific
requirements for each college and major.
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
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Master of Arts
Master of Music
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Teaching
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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 Science in Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Education-Professional Development
B. Number of Degrees Awarded
1927 – August 1998
1963 – August 1998
1997 – 98 Academic Year
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Undergraduate
51,280
1,570
1,590
Graduate
3,973
124
132
Total
51,280
3,973
1,694
1,722
14. Majors and Minors
A. Undergraduate Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting
Environmental and Public Health
American Indian Studies
French
Art
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
Mathematics
*Elementary Education
Music
English
* The five most popular undergraduate majors for Fall 1998-99.
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 Majors
Architecture
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Theology
Veterinary Medicine
C. Graduate Majors Leading to Master’s Degree
Biology
Business Administration
Communicative Disorders
Elementary Education
English
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Environmental/Public Health
History
History/Social Science
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Professional Development
Reading
School Psychology
Special Education
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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
General Science
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
History
Journalism
Kinesiology
Language Arts
Language Studies
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russia and East European Studies
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages
Telecommunications
Theatre Arts
Topical Minor
Women's Studies
Writing
15. Graduation Rates and Retention Statistics, Fall Semesters
Percent of New Freshmen:
1990
1991
1992
Returning Sophomore year 81.6 % 82.3 % 79.6 %
Graduating within 4 years
14.2 % 13.3 % 12.7 %
Graduating within 5 years
46.0 % 46.5 % 44.6 %
Graduating within 6 years
54.8 % 54.5 % 52.9 %
Graduating from a UW
63.0 % 62.2 %
System Institution
Total Freshmen
1,736
1,796
1,869
(Based on cohort of first-time, full-time entering freshmen)
Percent of Transfers:
Returning Sophomore year
Graduating within 4 years
Graduating within 5 years
Graduating within 6 years
Total Transfers
1990
68.6 %
47.3 %
52.2 %
53.5 %
385
1991
67.5 %
48.9 %
53.9 %
55.6 %
464
1993
78.0 %
12.9 %
43.1 %
1994
76.3 %
12.4 %
1995
77.1 %
1996
76.0 %
1997
76.8 %
1,957
2,088
2,037
2,048
2,171
1992
1993
65.1 % 66.94 %
42.6 % 42.1 %
50.3 % 49.8 %
52.6 %
390
516
1994
63.2 %
39.6 %
1995
62.1 %
470
530
1996
1997
64.7 % 63.58 %
714
16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
Number of Graduates
1,748
1,665
1,695
1,747
1,522
1,508
1,507
Employed
1,083
1,230
1,040
1,265
1,103
967
1,015
Employed Part-Time
65
117
146
116
122
125
Continuing Education
134
157
144
191
149
138
140
Seeking Employment
201
149
72
43
15
58
17
Not Available*
7
6
21
2
8
8
7
No Information**
323
114
301
100
131
214
253
%P
86
90
95
97
99
96
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
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17. Leadership and Scholastic Honor Societies
Alpha Lambda Delta
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.
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.
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20. Academic and Career Services
A. Academic Skills Center
This 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
Each student is assigned an 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
This 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.
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.
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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.
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
Total spaces available
Men
1,043
206
1,249
Freshmen living in campus housing:
Undergraduates living in campus housing:
Women
1,835
346
2,181
Total
2,878
552
3,430
76.6%
37.7%
C. Services Available in Residence Halls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Computer labs are available in all residence halls.
All residence halls are handicap accessible.
Each residence hall has 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.
24. Information and Technology Resources
The mission of the Division of Information and Technology Management (ITM) is to provide the
University community with access to a broad range of information resources in printed and electronic
form, and to provide 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
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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) has been established to assist UWEC
faculty and staff in identifying, testing, evaluating and applying curricular software and other
information technology resources for teaching and learning. ICSS is integrated with library
services and personnel, and draws on these resources to lead UWEC to a position of excellence in
curricular information technology. ICSS provides training and education for faculty, staff and
students in the use and application of new information technologies in conjunction with other
Library, Media Development Center and Computing and Networking Services staff. 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.
Library Holdings
Bound volumes
Government documents
Microform materials
Periodical subscriptions
Instructional Media
Audio visual, sound, video, slides, films
Maps
Number
577,131
261,506
1,267,917
1,693
132,116
51,964
80,152
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 17 general access labs which hold over 900 computers.
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CNS supports software for the Unisys A-ll mainframe, Digital Equipment Corporation 6440, IBM
RS 6000, Unisys B20 office automation systems, IBM PC/PC compatibles, and Apple Macintosh
computer systems. This support includes programming languages, statistical packages, text
editors, data bases, 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) exists to support teaching faculty and academic staff for
classroom instruction. 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.
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
L. E. Phillips Planetarium
Phillips Recital Hall
Psychological Services Center
Putnam Park
Riverside Theatre
Schofield Auditorium
Skylight Lounge
Small Business Development Center
Technical Instructor Institute
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. Cultural and Social Activities
Artists Series, Forum, Forensics, International Film Society, TV10, Update News Television,
WUEC FM Radio.
B. Organizations
UW-Eau Claire offers over 150 student organizations. Many examples of student organizations
include: student governance, 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, 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.
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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 housing 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.
B. Intercollegiate Athletics
The women’s athletic program offers the following sports: basketball, cross country, golf,
gymnastics, 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 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.
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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 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, p 18.
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 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, p 42.
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 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, pp 8-10.
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 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, pp 34-38.
E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures
For more information see University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, pp 27-30.
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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 1997-1998 Student Services and
Standards, pp 30-38.
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, WI54702-4004
Telephone: (715) 836-5368
FAX:
(715) 836-5936
e-mail:
magadafk@uwec.edu
UW-Eau Claire
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