Welcoming our new dean and information on our virtual career fair!
Welcoming our new dean and information on our virtual career fair!
 University of Wisconsin-Platteville                                                                               January 2018
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 Dr. Craig Wilson named new dean of distance education
Dr. Craig Wilson will be the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s first dean of distance, continuing, and graduate education. Wilson will officially join UW-Platteville on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.
Wilson has a breadth of experience in all three areas that the dean position will be responsible for as he assumes this role. He founded the Distance Learning Institute at the University of Miami, a central point for online course development, research, and online faculty training and preparation. Read more

Congratulations to the class of 2017
Graduation Group Photo
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville held its 199th commencement ceremony, with more than 750 candidates crossing the stage. Congratulations to all of our distance education graduates who were in attendance and to those who celebrated with family and friends at home. Read more

Finding the right fit
Refugio Longoria, or "Cuco" as he’s more commonly known, plans to complete his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in May 2019, but he already knows his next step is enrolling in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School to pursue a career as a criminal defense lawyer or public defender.
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Understanding the course drop process
Dropping a course is often a confusing process—but at UW-Platteville Online, it doesn’t have to be. Dedicated staff and resources are available to help you every step of the way—allowing you to skip the headache and focus on the upcoming semester.
There are two different ways to drop a distance education course, each depending on one thing: the registration deadline. The registration deadline varies from semester to semester, so it’s important to check the appropriate academic calendar for the correct date. Knowing the registration deadline and whether you drop your course before or after it determines what course of action you’ll take. Read more

STEM Virtual Career Fair
The Distance Learning Center and the Career and Professional Development Office are hosting a virtual career fair on February 22, and there are still spots open for employers who are looking to recruit qualified candidates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in our STEM Virtual Career Fair, register now or email gavinme@uwplatt.edu.  

Please support the Gary Apperson Memorial Scholarship fund
The Gary Apperson Memorial Scholarship celebrates the life of one of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program’s most respected and beloved instructors. After serving as a police officer for over 20 years, Gary Apperson brought his experience and talents to the university, first completing his Master of Science in Criminal Justice online in 2006 and then teaching for the undergraduate program for the next 10 years. His dedication to UW-Platteville and the criminal justice programs was recognized in 2014 when he was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the university’s Alumni Association. He passed away on Jan. 28, 2017, following complications from cancer.
Apperson’s family, friends, and colleagues have established a scholarship to carry on his legacy and are now accepting donations to support the annual award. The scholarship will recognize undergraduate and graduate students studying criminal justice who share Apperson’s passion for giving back to their community through volunteering.
You are invited to contribute to this scholarship fund at www.uwplatt.edu/give. When completing the form, please select the “other” category and enter Gary Apperson Memorial Scholarship.
To do list 
Spring registration is closing soon. Work with your advisor today to enroll in the courses you need.
Complete the mandatory participation assignment in all courses by Jan. 31. Failure to complete this assignment may result in you being administratively dropped from your courses.
Important dates for full semester online courses
Jan. 1 – The Distance Learning Center will be closed for the holiday.
Jan. 8 – Registration and payment deadline for spring 2018 full semester online courses.
Jan. 16 – Preview week begins.
Jan. 22 – First day of courses.
Jan. 31 – Due date for the mandatory participation assignment in all courses.
Visit our academic calendars page for all dates.
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