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January 19, 2024 Friday Update
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January 19, 2024
Friday Update |
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Good morning, colleagues. Here is the update from Academic Affairs.
The spring semester will be a pivot point for UWM. Governance groups will provide key input on much-needed General Education reform and I also value their views on the refreshed 2030 Action Plan. Deans and their leadership teams will be submitting preliminary program analyses, identifying opportunities for reinvesting resources into programs of significance, prominence, and growth (full plans will be submitted this summer). This semester will see new transfer agreements, the development of a stronger pre-college to UWM pipeline, and further progress on Moon Shot for Equity goals, including work on academic probation and a renewed focus on improving course outcomes with CETL’s Educators Institute. The divisions of Academic Affairs and Finance and Administrative Affairs will explore budget model revisions to reduce the need for subvention and to enable investments in research and areas of academic opportunity.
My responsibility as provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs is to foster a shared sense of where we need to go, demonstrating how Academic Affairs operations are interconnected in ways that can either constrain or enable our success.
To that end, on January 26, I am convening an Academic Affairs Administrative Summit to share information on how UWM can achieve greater levels of inclusive excellence and student success, how UWM compares to peer institutions, and to discuss the proposed 2030 Plan framework in the context of school/college planning. Participants will include governance group representatives, deans and their leadership teams, the Student Association, department chairs, Academic Affairs staff, and university leaders.
Following the summit, and throughout the semester, I will communicate on the top priorities of student success, increased externally funded research, and an approach to budget and finance that enables us to meet our goals. These priorities will be moved forward through initiatives focused on R1 expectations and functions; innovative and market-driven curriculum; culturally responsive and inclusive classroom pedagogy and practice; and improving efforts toward a supporting environment and campus community.
I’m looking forward to a great semester of working together, harnessing our collective talents and creativity to advance our mission.
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I would like to appreciate Joan Shapiro Beigh (Business) and Mair Culbreth (Dance) for applying to the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) program sponsored by Universities of Wisconsin Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID). They were competitively selected to represent UWM for this unique opportunity that will allow them to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the UW System. Congratulations, Joan and Mair!
I would also like to appreciate undergraduate student Adam LuMaye, who received the 2023 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Richard G. Gaarder Award, which recognizes his exceptional leadership, musical excellence, and service to the campus and community. Professor Nicki Roman noted that he is only one of two music students across Wisconsin to be recognized and praised Adam as “a curious, creative, and hardworking student who has gone above and beyond during his four years at UWM.” Well done, Adam!
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During the fall semester, Joan Shapiro Beigh taught an evening class with a mix of traditional and non-traditional students. She reported that many were older, some were veterans. A handful of the non-traditional students struggled with the technology of submitting assignments on Canvas, as well as working with projects on Google Drive. They felt frustrated and a couple thought about quitting. Dr. Shapiro described how heartwarming it was to see the traditional students helping the non-traditional students, week-by-week until they got the hang of it! She further elaborated, “It really embodied the friendliness and warmth I’ve noticed in the people of Milwaukee. I’m a new teaching professor and have been so pleased to join such a wonderful group of people at UWM.”
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Advancing 2030 Plan Priorities |
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Help promote the student scholarship application deadline of February 1! Student Financial Services is looking to increase awareness of student scholarships, as fewer than 20% of continuing students apply annually. UWM offers scholarships based on a variety of factors, including academic merit, financial need, leadership, and service. Faculty and staff are encouraged to view the scholarship promotion toolkit to promote scholarships to students in their courses and around campus.
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Students can prepare for the upcoming spring career fairs on Wednesday, February 7. This event will provide one-on-one resume reviews with employers, the opportunity for students to practice their “professional pitch” with employers, and an employer panel where students can ask questions regarding interview/hiring practices, etc. More information.
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Preventing Suicide – Film and Discussion: Attend a viewing of My Ascension: A Documentary Film to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide on Thursday, February 8 at 5 p.m. in the UWM Union Fireside Lounge. This impactful and ultimately hopeful film centers around the experiences of Emma Benoit and presents firsthand experiences of families, friends, school officials, and suicide prevention experts. Together, we can spread hope and fight suicide. Information and registration.
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The UWM Planetarium is accepting applications for Planetarium Presenter, a unique mentorship opportunity for UWM students of any educational background to get paid to learn how to share their passion for the cosmos with audiences of all ages, as well as to operate telescopes, identify constellations, and more. Applications are due February 14. More information.
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Universities of Wisconsin and UWM will host the Improving University Teaching (IUT) conference as they celebrate 50 years. Interdisciplinary educators from around the world will travel to Milwaukee July 31-August 2 to discuss teaching and learning “Foundations for the Future.” More information.
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Chancellor Mone will hold a Chancellor Chat featuring Karyn Frick on Wednesday, February 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the UWM Union Fireside Lounge. This will be the first in a new series of conversations with notable UWM alumni, researchers, scientists, and partners. Information and registration.
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UWM will host its 10th annual Casa Abierta Bilingual Open House on Saturday, January 27. This unique event showcases the Roberto Hernandez Center, as well as many academic areas and resources. Latinx families, prospective, and admitted students get to learn and connect with the UWM community through workshops, student panels, and a resource fair. Information and registration.
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Register NOW for Spring 2024 Conflict Transformation Circles. Build your skills and confidence to engage in conflict more constructively! February-April, the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will offer monthly Conflict Transformation Circles for instructors and supervisors. Each circle will meet the first Wednesday of the month in Engelmann Hall B73. The instructor circle will meet at 11 a.m. and the supervisor circle will meet at 1 p.m. Information and registration.
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For security purposes, the password for the UWM Visitor Wi-Fi network is updated annually. On Tuesday, January 9, the password was updated to: panthers24. Students and employees should continue to use UWMWiFi, logging in with their ePantherID and password.
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Moving Forward: Reflecting on Leadership Pathways. All UWM employees are invited to attend a panel discussion with campus leaders on Thursday, February 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) Room 107. Panelists will share challenges and opportunities on their leadership journeys. Information and registration.
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All UWM employees are invited to participate in the UWM IT & Data Survey. This survey is an analysis, allowing participants to review the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of IT & Data at UWM. This information will help shape the future of UWM IT and survey results will be used as a base for a campus IT & Data strategic plan. The survey will remain open through February 2.
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With appreciation,
Andrew P. Daire, PhD
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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