Ground rules for group work and the new Career Corner coming soon
Ground rules for group work and the new Career Corner coming soon
 University of Wisconsin-Platteville                                                                           November 2017
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Student shares MSOCL knowledge through Technology Council
Kevin Mackie, alumnus of the Master of Science in Project Management program and a current Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership student, began his career as a software engineer before moving into a leadership role. He is currently a Vice President of Product Development at CA Technologies, where he has a passion for building high performing teams who build great software. Mackie, who lives in the San Francisco Bay area, decided to earn his second master’s to grow as an effective change leader and help coach other leaders, but it all started with project management.
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Three ground rules for virtual group work
A 2014 study for the Harvard Business Review found that 79 percent of knowledge workers reported working with virtual teams. Being able to work with others no matter where they are located is an important business skill, and we include team projects in many of our University of Wisconsin -Platteville courses to provide students with this valuable experience. Here are some tips for getting group work right. Read more

Focusing on professional development in the Career Corner
In a 2017 survey of students newly admitted to online programs at UW-Platteville, career advancement was the number one reason respondents cited for returning to school. Over half of the respondents indicated they were pursuing their degree to secure a new job, work toward a promotion, or gain professional development experience. In order to support these goals, UW-Platteville is pleased to offer two career-focused features, the Pioneer Career Network and Career Corner. Read more

Thank you for your feedback
Thank you to the students who participated in our annual student services and advising surveys. These surveys provide you with a chance to share your honest opinion about your student experience. Sharing this feedback allows you and your fellow students to have a voice in the evolution of distance learning at UW-Platteville. Read more
To do list
Take part in the retirement celebrations for Alternative Delivery Systems Executive Director Dawn Drake. Share your best wishes with her.
Check out the Pioneer Career Network as part of your career planning.
Are you graduating this semester? RSVP for commencement by Dec. 1 to have your name included in the ceremony program.
Important dates for full semester online courses
Nov. 6–10 – It's National Distance Learning Week. Learn more about the celebration and find resources at usdla.org.
Nov 8. – Deadline to register for the Virtual Distance Dash, UW-Platteville Online's annual 5K Run/Walk.
Nov. 9 – Our Executive Director, Dawn Drake, is retiring. Students and alumni are invited to attend Dawn's retirement celebration from 3–6 p.m. in UW-Platteville's Nohr Gallery.  
Dec. 1 – Last day to register to attend commencement and have your name included in the ceremony program.
Visit our Academic Calendars page for all dates.
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