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Welcome Week August 26, 2014

Jim Rink

IS Supervisor II

Mike Twining

IS System Development Services Specialist

Edward Knudsen

IS Network Services Senior

Erika Bjerketvedt

Human Resources Manager

Michael Olson

IS System Development Services Senior

Toni Brill

Student Services Coordinator – Financial Aid

Carol Knoble

Advisor – International Programs

Lisa Mattsson

Outreach Specialist – Continuing Ed

Shannon Gilligan

Student Services Specialist – First Year Experience

Kimberly Kelly

Development Skills Specialist – Student Support Services

Tatiana Kornstad

Student Services Coordinator – International Programs

Shon Schooler

Senior Scientist – LSNERR

Nicholas Danz

Natural Sciences

Deborah Augsburger

Social Inquiry

Hilary Fezzey

World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Vicki Fingalson- Madison

Music

David Johnson

Business and Economics

Lois Guderian

Music

Michelle Arnhold-Davies

Natural Sciences

Deborah Augsburger

Social Inquiry

Hilary Fezzey

World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Lois Guderian

Music

Kathy Hubbard

Visual Arts

Eleni Pinnow

Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity

Tim Cleary

Visual Arts

Cathy Fank

Communicating Arts

Laura Jacobs

Writing and Library Science

Uwe Leck

Mathematics and Computer Science

Brent Notbohm

Communicating Arts

Steve Rosenberg

Mathematics and Computer Science

Shin-Ping Tucker

Mathematics and Computer Science

Joel Sipress

Professor, Social Inquiry Fall Semester

“I will be working on a digital publication under tentatively entitled “We Hold These Truths? Debating American History” which will make materials available to instructors and students to support an argument-based model for teaching U.S. History at the introductory college level. The project is under contract with Oxford University Press.”

Uwe Leck

Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science Fall Semester

• Perform duties as an organizing committee member for

the International Workshop on Combinatorial Algorithms

• Work with colleagues in the US, Germany, Australia,

and New Zealand, preparing research for publication in peer reviewed journals

• Possibility of visiting colleagues

 Nancy Kyle  Kristen Lindquist  Mark MacLean  Jo Ann McDonough  Kathleen O'Flanagan  Debra Provost  Linda Sharp  Mary Sorensen  Shin-Ping Tucker  Geoffrey Wendorf

 Serguei Bezroukov  Chad Danielson  Rosemary Doyle  Jerry Hembd  Brian Hood  Mary Houk  Glenn Khalar  Ryan Kreuser  Shaun Lynch  Tammi Reijo  Jim Rink  Nick Sloboda  Richard Stewart  Brett Weigelt  Melinda Yingling

 Carmen Britton  Maria Cuzzo  Tammy Fanning  Jay Johnson  Marshall Johnson  James Lane  Chad Scott  Joel Spress  Priscilla Starratt

 Elizabeth Blue  Kim Borst  David Kroll  Mary McCauley  James Patnaude  Ralph Seelke

 Scott Abrahamson  Lori Hughes  Barbara Parenteau

Catherine A. Beebe Over 16 Years of Service

Sharon Chuzles Over 16 Years of Service

Peggy Fecker Over 8 Years of Service

Carolyn F. Keister Over 31 Years of Service

Carol A. Lindberg Over 32 years of Service

Beverly A. Sturgis Over 19 Years of Service

Jeff Noonan

Over 36 Years of Service

Donald Walberg

Over 16 Years of Service

“I am excited to work at UW- Superior because the values, mission, and initiatives resonate with me; and I get to be part of a tremendously talented team.”

“Working at UWS gives me the opportunity to create new processes and improvements for transfer students and evaluations, and to develop relationships both personally and professionally.”

“The most important things that drew me to UW-Superior: everyone that I met was very open, welcoming, and kind, the strong focus on excellent teaching and learning, and the size of the school allows for individualized student attention.”

“I am looking forward to getting to know my students, being part of an environment that is deeply committed to undergraduate education, and learning from the diverse, passionate, and dedicated UWS team.”

“What attracted me to UW- Superior was the small, close-knit campus community where I feel like I can help make a difference for the good of

• ur students. The entire

campus community is proud of UWS and committed to the long term stability of this institution. I look forward to working with the UWS community in the coming school year.”

“I am looking forward to settling into a ‘routine’ after a summer of travel, helping navigate change with the intention of building a stronger

• rganization, and

enjoying the natural beauty of the area on a mountain bike or a pair of cross country skis.”

“The most important things that drew me to UW-Superior are the close faculty- student interactions, intellectually engaged students, and democratic teaching methods.”

“I am excited to work at UW-Superior because I feel that UW-Superior is my home, I had such a great experience as a student here, and I want to help it grow as a university.”

“I am excited to share and impart the knowledge, skills, and experience to my students that I gained during my academic

• career. I also want

them to be motivated and aspire to become successful in their fields of interest.”

“I am excited to work at UW-Superior because I have always

dreamed of working here since I earned my degree here, the staff and faculty are so friendly and fun, and I believe I have a lot of knowledge, skills and expertise to bring to the team.”

“The most important things that drew me to UWS were the friendly students, faculty, and community, the beauty of the Twin Ports and Northland area, and the active role that music plays in student life at UWS. I am most looking forward to working with students and providing practical information they can use in their future careers.”

“Working with students and providing them with practical information they can use in their future careers- that is what I am most looking forward to.”

“I am excited to work at UW-Superior because I am an alumni and I believe I can contribute to UWS by introducing the fascinating world

• f…Accounting”

“The most important things that drew me to UWS was the opportunity to teach and move back to the Midwest.”

“I believe I can contribute to UW- Superior by giving the same great experience I had here as a student.”

Jennifer Bird Ryan Kreuser Lisa Mattsson John McCormick Rob Waksdahl Jenice Meyer Vacant Vacant

Serguei Bezroukov Ella Cross Jerry Hembd Brett Jones Michael Maguire Brent Notbohm Kurt Schmude Ephraim Nikoi Bill Simpson Nick Sloboda Shevaun Stocker Terri Kronzer Deborah Augsburger Wendy Kropid

Jay Conley Janet Blair Joseph Eickman Laura Dahl Liaison Patricia Hegstrom- Olson Brian Hood Dana Luzaich Mary McCauley Ellen Fure Mary Houk Kathleen O’Flanagan Dede Herrick

Mack Peters

President

Casey Christianson

President Pro Tempore

• Wade Joseph

SUFAC Chair

• Kara Schmidt

Student Judiciary Chair

State and UW System UW-Superior

Priorities Organization Effect of last biennial budget 2015-2017 Biennial Budget Request HEA reauthorization

• Affordability
• Financial Aid

Sexual Assaults on Campuses

 IN: Funding cuts expected for public higher education  KS: Regents crafting performance-based budgeting proposal  MN: University of Minnesota expected to seek tuition freeze

extension

 SD: Regents seek tuition freeze from Legislature  ME: Trustees approve strategic plan to address budget shortfall

The University of Maine System's Board of Trustees approved a strategic plan Monday that aims to close a $69 million structural budget shortfall over the next five years, including reducing spending on academic programs by $18 million. A committee comprised of representatives from each campus will determine where cuts should be made, including eliminating faculty and staff positions. An oversight panel of administrators and faculty will monitor the committee.

Higher Education Authorization Act Implications: Pressure continues to demonstrate student success

Affordability; financial aid

Sexual Assault (proposed campus safety and accountability act) Implications: We have increased accountability

Penalty of up to 1% of the institution’s operating budget. The bill increases penalties for Cleary Act violations to up to $150,000 per violation from the current penalty of $35,000.

Implications: UW System deficit will increase; less expendable funds to help campuses; increased financial accountability

 Tuition Freeze: Impact: $27.3M ongoing deficit  And…Base Reduction from the State:

• UW institutions were required to absorb a $32.8M cut.
• ~1 million – reprieve for 2 more years

 UW System Actions:

• Increased transparency and accountability of balances

What does it mean for our campus?

• Bold – $95.2 M from State; $42.3 M from UW System
• It is tied to the economic future of the state

“From this day forward, our priority will be to develop the talent and ideas that raise Wisconsin’s prosperity and serve the world”

• 1. Talent Path
• 2. Talent Infrastructure
• 3. Talent-Based Economy
• It means we will need to compete differently for funds

than in the past

• It does not address compensation directly
• Increased centralization of some areas

 Request

2015-16 2016-17 Biennium $6.4 $9.0 $15.4

 Talent Market

$1.0

 UW Flex Option

$0.7

 Transfer Information System

$2.0

 Developmental Education $2.0  Course Options

$9.0

 Diversity

$0.7

 Increase High-Demand Degrees  Increase Opportunities for Internships  Attract and Retain Students in High-

Demand Fields

 Recruit and Retain Faculty in High-

Demand Fields

 Request

2015-16 2016-17

 UW Funds

$15.0

 State

$30 + 27.3 (makeup from last biennium)

 Agriculture & Food Manufacturing  Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate  Healthcare  Manufacturing  Transportation  Water Management & Research

Request 2015-16 2016-17 State $11.25 $11.25

 Economic Development Programs

• Create/retain jobs
• Support the growth or establishment of businesses in

WI

 R & D Programs

• Focus on R&D that leads to commercialization of

products

 Entrepreneurial Activities

• Support to UW faculty and students engaged in

entrepreneurial activities

 Add “merit” as a reason for granting

salary adjustments

 Authorize the Board of Regents to

determine pay plan increases for all University employees

 Strategic Planning Core Team is forming:

First meeting in early September

 Initial Tasks:

• Review group make-up and charge
• Prioritize year one action items
• Review and refine tracking process
• Develop and implement integrated planning and

budgeting model

• Mission approval by Board of Regents

 Enhancement Day topics related to the plan

 Revised Mission: The University of Wisconsin-

Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention, embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices, and engages the community and region.

 Approval By Board of Regents is required:

• First Reading on August 21st
• Public forum held on campus that also allows for

community input

• Revisions if needed
• Second Reading of the Mission and approval by the BoR

Strategic goals tied to the Higher Learning Commission Review

 Integrated Learning Goals/Outcomes  General Education Committee: Review and

Revision

 Academic Program Review Council  High Impact Practices Working Group

Enhancement Day: Progress reports by all 4 groups

 Initial reductions = $894,856  TBD items: Reorganizations in progress

• Goal is $2.0 million identified by the end of 2016.
• Programs under review: Decision made at the end of

December 2014; Academic Department Annual reports and data sets will be used.

• Grounds and custodial RFP evaluation to take place

after proposals are reviewed in Sept/Oct.

 New Transfer Students: 282 students

• 66% female; 34% male; 59% first generation;
• 48% age 25 or more
• Residency: 42% WI, 45% MN, 12% non-resident

 New Freshmen: 318 students

• 59% female; 44% first generation
• 96% between ages of 18-24;
• Residency: 44% WI, 40% MN, 16% non-resident

 Graduate Students: 124 students

• 71% female; 29% male
• Residency: 48% WI, 46% MN, 6% non-resident

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 Enrollment Projection for 2014-15

• 100 fewer students in 2014-15 than the previous year
• Factors: Smaller incoming classed for the past 3

years; and larger graduating classes

• Enrollment/Retention remain top priorities

 20 year Physical Development Plan  Focus is on building renovations; athletic fields and

facilities; campus front door; space utilization; and landscaping

 September 15, 2014 (1 day): Presentations and

Community Input

 October 20, 2014: Master Plan Steering Committee

meeting (#6) and open forum

 December 2014: Campus presents master plan to

Board of Regents for approval

 Renée Wachter

 Chancellor

 Faith Hensrud

 Provost

 Jen Bird

 Academic Staff Senate

 Brent Notbohm

 Faculty Senate

 Mary McCauley

 Classified Staff Senate

 Mack Peters

 SGA

 Sally Schultz  Alanna Hansen  Matthew Fijalkiewicz  Joy Johnson  Mark Merrill  Emily Levings  Music Department  A’viands  CETL  Maria Cuzzo  Wendy Kropid  Pope Wright  Janet Blair  UW-Superior

Foundation

All Campus Picnic and New

Beginnings Lunch

 Friday, August 29th  Yellowjacket Union Plaza  12:00 PM  Pick up your ticket on the way out!