Standard Survey Response

Standard Survey Response

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2000-01

Office of the Institutional Planner

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Updated December, 2000

1. General Information about UW-Eau Claire 1

2. Accreditations 1

3. Administrative Organization 2

4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 2000-2001 2

A. Instructional Staff 2

B. Administrative Staff 2

C. Classified Staff 3

5. University Calendar 3

6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2000 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 6

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. Student Costs, 2000-01 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, 1999-00 13

E. College Work-Study Program 14

12. Degree Requirements for Undergraduates 14

13. Degree Programs 15

A. Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Available 15

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 16

D. Undergraduate Minors 16

E. Special Study Options 16

15. Graduation Rates and Retention Statistics, Fall Semesters 16

16. Post-Graduation Activities of Graduating Seniors 17

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 18

C. English as a Foreign Language 18

D. Remedial Education 18

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 19

F. Services to Students with Disabilities 19

G. Veterans Services 19

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 20

24. Information and Technology Resources 20

A. Library 20

B. Computing and Networking Services 21

C. Media Development Center 21

25. Special Features, Research Units, and Specialized Facilities 22

26. Student Services 22

A. Children’s Center 22

B. Counseling Service 22

C. Health Services 22

27. Student Activities and Organizations 23

A. Activities Offered 23

B. Cultural and Social Activities 23

C. Organizations 23

28. Athletics and Recreation 23

A. Athletic and Recreational Facilities 23

B. Intercollegiate Athletics 24

C. Intramurals 24

D. Sports Clubs 24

E. University Recreation 24

29. Campus Policies 24

A. Non-Discriminatory Conduct 24

B. Safety 25

C. Sexual Harassment 25

D. Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures 25

E. Student Academic Grievance Procedures 25

F. Student Disciplinary Procedures 25

G. Threats and Violence Policy 26

30. Questions and Additional Information 26

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Standard Survey Response

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2000-01

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 28 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 as well as a 3-week winterim. 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, master’s and specialist levels by the Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The following associations accredit or approve specific programs or individual units:

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

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 two 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.

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 / Donald J. Mash
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs / Ronald Satz
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer / Margaret Dwyer
Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Graduate Programs / Steven H. Tallant
Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services / Andrew Soll
Associate Vice Chancellor, Business and Student Services / Kathleen Mitchell
Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Services / William Harms
College of Arts and Sciences, Dean / Ted A. Wendt
College of Business, Dean / V. Thomas Dock
College of Professional Studies, Dean (Interim) / Carol Klun

4. Faculty and Professional Staff, 2000-2001

A. Instructional Staff

Includes Faculty and Teaching Academic Staff / Men / Women / Total
Full-time faculty: / 267 / 150 / 417
Part-time faculty: / 19 / 46 / 65
Full-time faculty with Ph. D. or other terminal degree: / 94 / % / 80 / % / 89 / %
Total faculty with Ph. D. or other terminal degree: / 90 / % / 68 / % / 81 / %
Faculty who are ethnic minority: / 8 / % / 8 / % / 8 / %
Faculty with tenure: / 66 / % / 45 / % / 59 / %

B. Administrative Staff

Men / Women / Total
Full-time professional staff: / 96 / 84 / 180
Part-time professional staff: / 16 / 36 / 52
Full-time professional staff with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: / 29 / % / 21 / % / 26 / %
Professional staff who are ethnic minority: / 9 / % / 3 / % / 6 / %

C. Classified Staff

Men / Women / Total
Full-time classified staff: / 170 / 190 / 360
Part-time classified staff: / 1 / 69 / 70
Classified staff who are ethnic minority: / 4 / % / 1 / % / 2 / %

5. University Calendar

Fall Semester 2000: / Fall Semester 2001:
August 21 / First day of faculty contractual period / August 20
August 28-September 1 / Advising and registration / August 27-31
September 4 / Labor Day holiday / September 3
September 5 / Classes begin at 8 a.m. / September 4
November 22 / Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m. / November 21
November 27 / Classes resume at 8 a.m. / November 26
December 18-22 / Final examinations week / December 17-21
December 23 / Commencement / December 18
Winterim 2001: / Winterim 2002:
January 2 / Classes begin at 8 a.m. / January 2
January 6 / Saturday class / January 5
January 15 / Martin Luther King Holiday
January 19 / Last day of classes / January 18
Spring Semester 2001: / Spring Semester 2002:
January 18-19 / Advising and registration / January 17-18
January 22 / Classes begin at 8 a.m. / January 22
March 19-23 / Spring break / March 25-April 1
March 26 / Classes resume at 8 a.m. / April 2
April 13 / April break begins at 8 a.m. / April
April 17 / Classes resume at 6 p.m. / April
May 14-18 / Final examinations week / May 13-17
May 19 / Commencement / May 18
May 20 / Last day of faculty contractual period / May 19
3-Week Summer Session 2001: / 3-Week Summer Session 2002:
May 21 / Classes begin at 8 a.m. / May 20
May 28 / Memorial Day holiday / May 27
June 8 / Final day of classes / June 7
8-Week Summer Session 2001: / 8-Week Summer Session 2002:
June 11 / Classes begin at 8 a.m. / June 10
July 4 / Independence Day holiday / July 4
August 3 / Final day of classes / August 2
August 4 / Commencement / August 3

6. Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2000

A. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Table

Full-Time

Part-Time

Total

Undergraduates

Men

Women

Total

Men

Women

Total

Degree-seeking, first-time freshmen

758

1,321

2,079

2,094

Other first-year, degree-seeking

386

389

775

829

All other degree-seeking

2,523

3,881

6,404

206

353

559

6,963

Total degree-seeking

3,667

5,591

9,258

230

398

628

9,886

All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses

111

104

215

Total undergraduates

3,667

5,591

9,258

341

502

843

10,101

Graduates

/ / / / / / /

Degree-seeking, first-time

All other degree-seeking

166

206

261

All other graduates enrolled in credit courses

111

119

Total graduates

106

268

342

448

Total university

3,697

5,667

9,364

415

770

1,185

10,549

B. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment

C. Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment by Gender, Ethnicity, Residency, and Age

Undergraduate

Average age: 21

Graduate

Average age: 34

D. Enrollment in Colleges and Schools

Undergraduate / Graduate / Total
College of Arts and Sciences / 4,756 / 60 / 4,816
College of Business / 2,213 / 70 / 2,283
College of Professional Studies / 3,132 / 318 / 3,450
School of Education / (1,995) / (193) / (2,188)
School of Human Sciences and Services / (594) / (49) / (643)
School of Nursing / (543) / (76) / (619)
Total / 10,101 / 448 / 10,549

E. Undergraduate Course Enrollment

Student-Faculty ratio: 20:1

Student-Computer ratio: 11:1

Average undergraduate section size: 27

Average undergraduate lecture size: 31

Average undergraduate lab size: 17

7. Admissions

A. Director of Admissions

Kris Anding

Director of Admissions (Interim)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Schofield Hall, 112D

Eau Claire, WI54702-4004

Telephone: (715) 836-5415

FAX: (715) 836-2409

e-mail:

Application site: http://www.uwec.edu/Admin/Admissions/admiss.htm

B. Undergraduate Admissions Policies

Admission selectivity: 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.