Interested in a $500 gift card to the UW-Green Bay Phoenix Bookstore for textbooks next semester?
Keep an eye on your mailbox as The Friends of the Cofrin Library organization is offering chances at 3, $500.00 gift cards in its annual fundraising raffle beginning November 21st.
Tickets will be mailed to the permanent addresses of students the week of November 20th. Chances are $2 each, or six for $10, with the proceeds helping purchase equipment, furniture, reference resources and other Library needs for which it lacks funds.
The winners will be selected Thursday, January 4. Have questions? Contact Deb Anderson of the Cofrin Library at 920.465.2539.
November 7, 2006
So, how are classes going...
Recently we received a message from a concerned parent asking if we knew the best approach for getting class information out of a student. Below you will find Assistant Dean Mike Stearney’s response, we hope you find it helpful.
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I'll try to respond both as a university representative but also as a parent myself with two sons of my own in college, one a freshman and one a sophomore.
First off, the official and obligatory caveat: There is a federal law known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that gives students certain rights to privacy with respect to their educational records. FERPA prevents the university from disclosing any student educational records to anyone, including parents, without the student's express written consent. You can read all about that at on the Dean of Students Web site, but I don't think that FERPA is really at the heart of your question. I think what you really want to know is, how can I get my daughter to talk to me more openly about her classes and the academic part of her college experience?
There is no easy answer to this question. It depends on a lot of things, including how openly and frequently you communicate with your daughter in general, what her past experience has been when she shared information with you about her academics (i.e., rewarded, punished, supported, judged, etc), who's paying the tuition bill, and if it’s you, how much you want to leverage that...
What I think we want to do as parents is open up a dialogue that is based on our genuine interest in this part of our child's college life, but be careful not to be too overbearing or judgmental about what we might find out when we start having these conversations. Consider the following:
1) For many students, handling their academic life on their own is another part of their transition to independence. They really want to prove to themselves (and to you) that they can do this; make good decisions about classes, apply skills and knowledge learned in high school, discipline themselves to study, etc. So out of some respect for that, you might have to settle for less frequent and less detailed information about class performance. When my sons were in high school, I saw them doing homework every night (or not), I went to parent-teacher conferences at least once a year, I asked them pretty regularly about their classes and assignments (they mostly answered with a grunt, but if I pressed, I could usually get a little more detail...) and their report cards came in the mail addressed to ME. Since they have been away to college, I have none of this information anymore! But out of trust and respect, I deliberately ask them about their classes a little less frequently and little more generally. Whenever I talk to them on the phone, for example, I'll always ask how classes are going, if they feel like they are on top of things, if they are finding a quiet time and quiet place to study, what kind of assignments they are working on, if they are studying anything in any class that is particularly interesting to them, etc. But as much as I want to know, I don't ask them quiz by quiz, test by test or paper by paper what kind of grades they are getting. Bottom line: I'll take what I can get as far as information from them, and I hope that they will volunteer more when they trust that I am not monitoring them the way I did in high school.
2) Don't assume that your daughter's reluctance to share with you means that things aren't going well. In many college classes, there is much less frequent feedback about performance than students were used to in high school. Many students may have only received one or two grades so far. For some classes, the grades received so far don't even amount to a big percentage of the final semester grade. The lack of communication may simply reflect that there is not much to communicate at this point, or maybe that she really doesn't know how she's doing.
3) There are good moments to initiate these conversations, and right now is one of them. Spring registration is starting today for seniors, and freshmen will be registering toward the end of next week. Good conversation-starters include asking your daughter what kind of classes she is considering for spring term, if she plans to take the same number, more or fewer credits/classes in the spring, if she will be looking for any particular kinds of classes for spring semester (maybe classes with more term papers and fewer tests, or particular instructors that she wants to take more classes from, or that she has heard are really good). Any questions that just get her talking about the academic part of her college experience opens a dialogue, and can give you some insights.
4) Sometimes, things really aren't going so well; maybe her attendance has been sporadic, maybe a few grades were lower than expected, or maybe she really is in way over her head in a class.... so you have to be prepared for how you're going to respond to this if she opens up and shares this with you. Showing support, encouragement and confidence in her ability to face adversity are really good responses. Suggesting to her that she might want to talk to an advisor is often better than giving her advice yourself, because that way, she maintains control of the situation. And you know with young adults that so often, it’s all about control...
5) If you still aren't getting anywhere and you really feel that you need to push it, you can firmly and respectfully express the sentiment that if you're going to be paying the tuition bill, you're going to need to know a little more about how things are going in classes. If you want, you can push that all the way to asking her to sign a FERPA release (Word doc). But this is a recourse of last resort, because it will likely be interpreted as "heavy-handed", threatening and distrustful. It could end up having an effect that is exactly the opposite of what you had hoped for.
I wish I had more specific suggestions for you-- but I hope this at least gives you something to think about. Good luck! We're all in this together! Let me know how things work out for you.
Mike S
Michael Stearney
Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Academic Services
UW-Green Bay
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I'll try to respond both as a university representative but also as a parent myself with two sons of my own in college, one a freshman and one a sophomore.
First off, the official and obligatory caveat: There is a federal law known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that gives students certain rights to privacy with respect to their educational records. FERPA prevents the university from disclosing any student educational records to anyone, including parents, without the student's express written consent. You can read all about that at on the Dean of Students Web site, but I don't think that FERPA is really at the heart of your question. I think what you really want to know is, how can I get my daughter to talk to me more openly about her classes and the academic part of her college experience?
There is no easy answer to this question. It depends on a lot of things, including how openly and frequently you communicate with your daughter in general, what her past experience has been when she shared information with you about her academics (i.e., rewarded, punished, supported, judged, etc), who's paying the tuition bill, and if it’s you, how much you want to leverage that...
What I think we want to do as parents is open up a dialogue that is based on our genuine interest in this part of our child's college life, but be careful not to be too overbearing or judgmental about what we might find out when we start having these conversations. Consider the following:
1) For many students, handling their academic life on their own is another part of their transition to independence. They really want to prove to themselves (and to you) that they can do this; make good decisions about classes, apply skills and knowledge learned in high school, discipline themselves to study, etc. So out of some respect for that, you might have to settle for less frequent and less detailed information about class performance. When my sons were in high school, I saw them doing homework every night (or not), I went to parent-teacher conferences at least once a year, I asked them pretty regularly about their classes and assignments (they mostly answered with a grunt, but if I pressed, I could usually get a little more detail...) and their report cards came in the mail addressed to ME. Since they have been away to college, I have none of this information anymore! But out of trust and respect, I deliberately ask them about their classes a little less frequently and little more generally. Whenever I talk to them on the phone, for example, I'll always ask how classes are going, if they feel like they are on top of things, if they are finding a quiet time and quiet place to study, what kind of assignments they are working on, if they are studying anything in any class that is particularly interesting to them, etc. But as much as I want to know, I don't ask them quiz by quiz, test by test or paper by paper what kind of grades they are getting. Bottom line: I'll take what I can get as far as information from them, and I hope that they will volunteer more when they trust that I am not monitoring them the way I did in high school.
2) Don't assume that your daughter's reluctance to share with you means that things aren't going well. In many college classes, there is much less frequent feedback about performance than students were used to in high school. Many students may have only received one or two grades so far. For some classes, the grades received so far don't even amount to a big percentage of the final semester grade. The lack of communication may simply reflect that there is not much to communicate at this point, or maybe that she really doesn't know how she's doing.
3) There are good moments to initiate these conversations, and right now is one of them. Spring registration is starting today for seniors, and freshmen will be registering toward the end of next week. Good conversation-starters include asking your daughter what kind of classes she is considering for spring term, if she plans to take the same number, more or fewer credits/classes in the spring, if she will be looking for any particular kinds of classes for spring semester (maybe classes with more term papers and fewer tests, or particular instructors that she wants to take more classes from, or that she has heard are really good). Any questions that just get her talking about the academic part of her college experience opens a dialogue, and can give you some insights.
4) Sometimes, things really aren't going so well; maybe her attendance has been sporadic, maybe a few grades were lower than expected, or maybe she really is in way over her head in a class.... so you have to be prepared for how you're going to respond to this if she opens up and shares this with you. Showing support, encouragement and confidence in her ability to face adversity are really good responses. Suggesting to her that she might want to talk to an advisor is often better than giving her advice yourself, because that way, she maintains control of the situation. And you know with young adults that so often, it’s all about control...
5) If you still aren't getting anywhere and you really feel that you need to push it, you can firmly and respectfully express the sentiment that if you're going to be paying the tuition bill, you're going to need to know a little more about how things are going in classes. If you want, you can push that all the way to asking her to sign a FERPA release (Word doc). But this is a recourse of last resort, because it will likely be interpreted as "heavy-handed", threatening and distrustful. It could end up having an effect that is exactly the opposite of what you had hoped for.
I wish I had more specific suggestions for you-- but I hope this at least gives you something to think about. Good luck! We're all in this together! Let me know how things work out for you.
Mike S
Michael Stearney
Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Academic Services
UW-Green Bay
October 30, 2006
Family Weekend 2007
Save the dates. February 23-25, 2007 (Friday-Sunday).
Family Weekend 2007 registration forms will be sent out in January.
Visit the Student Life Web site for more information as it becomes available.
Family Weekend 2007 registration forms will be sent out in January.
Visit the Student Life Web site for more information as it becomes available.
Plan a visit to campus
Thinking about visiting your student at college? Check out PackerCountry.com for things to do, places to stay, great places to eat and play in the greater Green Bay metro-area. Take time to visit Lambeau Field, the Packer Hall of Fame, The NEW Zoo, Bay Beach or a Green Bay Gambler's Hockey game.
Parents of prospective students, please visit the Admissions site for visiting options.
Parents of prospective students, please visit the Admissions site for visiting options.
How much does college cost?
UW-Green Bay's estimated costs for 2007-2008 academic year are:
Total approximate cost would be $14,120 a year.
Financial aid and scholarship applications are available at www.uwgb.edu/financialaid
- Tuition and fees: 6,000
- Books and Supplies: 700
- Standard Food costs: 2,040
- Average housing costs: 3,100
- Average personal expenses (travel, entertainment, insurance, pocket money) 2,280
Total approximate cost would be $14,120 a year.
Financial aid and scholarship applications are available at www.uwgb.edu/financialaid
October 10, 2006
In need of a tutor?
You just talked to your student and they mentioned one or more of the following statements:
"I don't think I am studying the way I should because I was up all night cramming for those midterm exams last week but I still didn't do so hot."
Or maybe you heard," I think I'm falling behind in my reading, there's just so much of it."
"I just don't seem to get some of the stuff these teachers are talking about," or "I'd like to be able to study with someone."
If this sounds familiar, why don't you suggest that they check out the Tutoring Services Web site. We have put together some study tips/techniques that even the hard core studier could find useful, such as why its so important to draw up that study schedule and to include meals, work and fun, how to effectively read all that material and how to take really good notes.
They will also find information about dates/times/locations for Tutoring Services Study Sessions that are affiliated with some courses this semester. If they don't see a subject they are looking for, we also have the "request for starting a study group" section of the Web site they can complete!
These study sessions are led by student peers that have successfully completed the course with that same instructor (in most cases) and they can be of value by helping to explain course content and to provide college study strategies. Attending the study sessions held each week should NOT be a substitute for going to class, but should be utilized as an ADDITIONAL part of your student's weekly study routine!
Have them check back often, as the list of study sessions offered grows throughout the semester.
"I don't think I am studying the way I should because I was up all night cramming for those midterm exams last week but I still didn't do so hot."
Or maybe you heard," I think I'm falling behind in my reading, there's just so much of it."
"I just don't seem to get some of the stuff these teachers are talking about," or "I'd like to be able to study with someone."
If this sounds familiar, why don't you suggest that they check out the Tutoring Services Web site. We have put together some study tips/techniques that even the hard core studier could find useful, such as why its so important to draw up that study schedule and to include meals, work and fun, how to effectively read all that material and how to take really good notes.
They will also find information about dates/times/locations for Tutoring Services Study Sessions that are affiliated with some courses this semester. If they don't see a subject they are looking for, we also have the "request for starting a study group" section of the Web site they can complete!
These study sessions are led by student peers that have successfully completed the course with that same instructor (in most cases) and they can be of value by helping to explain course content and to provide college study strategies. Attending the study sessions held each week should NOT be a substitute for going to class, but should be utilized as an ADDITIONAL part of your student's weekly study routine!
Have them check back often, as the list of study sessions offered grows throughout the semester.
October 3, 2006
Involved students are more likely to graduate
And that’s just one of the benefits researchers have attributed to student participation in activities outside the classroom. Students who are involved:
• earn better grades
• are more successful in their academic program
• feel more satisfied with their college experience
• are more marketable when job searching and applying to graduate school, and
• develop valuable leadership and interpersonal skills.
Students learn from all of their college experiences, inside and outside the classroom, and the greater the time and effort expended by the student in activities that relate directly to the institution and its programs, the greater the benefits. In other words, the more engaged a student is, the more likely he/she is to learn and succeed.
UW-Green Bay offers students many opportunities to get involved, including leadership programs, service projects, intramural sports, internships, and social activities. Did you know that UWGB has about 85 student organizations, representing a diverse array of interests, such as business, bowling, ballroom dancing, running, and writing?
Encourage your student to seek out opportunities to get involved. Involvement offers students the opportunity to get to know their peers, faculty, and staff members—all of whom can be partners in your student’s success.
(Selected sources: Astin, 1993; Pace, 1984; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991; Pascarella, Whitt, Nora, Edison, Hagedorn, & Terenzini, 1996; Tinto, 1987, 1993).
• earn better grades
• are more successful in their academic program
• feel more satisfied with their college experience
• are more marketable when job searching and applying to graduate school, and
• develop valuable leadership and interpersonal skills.
Students learn from all of their college experiences, inside and outside the classroom, and the greater the time and effort expended by the student in activities that relate directly to the institution and its programs, the greater the benefits. In other words, the more engaged a student is, the more likely he/she is to learn and succeed.
UW-Green Bay offers students many opportunities to get involved, including leadership programs, service projects, intramural sports, internships, and social activities. Did you know that UWGB has about 85 student organizations, representing a diverse array of interests, such as business, bowling, ballroom dancing, running, and writing?
Encourage your student to seek out opportunities to get involved. Involvement offers students the opportunity to get to know their peers, faculty, and staff members—all of whom can be partners in your student’s success.
(Selected sources: Astin, 1993; Pace, 1984; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991; Pascarella, Whitt, Nora, Edison, Hagedorn, & Terenzini, 1996; Tinto, 1987, 1993).
September 29, 2006
Worried about your student? You’re not alone...
In many of the inquiries we get from parents, beneath the actual question they are asking is an underlying question or concern: “Is it normal to worry so much about my son or daughter?” Asked another way—“Do other parents worry about their college kids as much as I worry about mine?” I'll try to respond both as a university representative but also as a parent myself with two sons of my own in college, one a freshman and one a sophomore.
The short answer to both questions is yes. It is common for parents to worry about their college-aged students who are off on their own, perhaps for the first time. And the number of things you can find yourself worrying about as you lie awake in your suddenly and eerily quiet house is endless. Are they making friends? Are they socializing too much? Are they eating well? Getting enough sleep? Are they studying enough? Are they studying too much? Well, maybe not that last one… but you get the point. Basically, you worry about the choices they are making and the long term consequences of those choices. And the reason you worry is because you want more than anything in the world for them to be successful in this adventure—to find their passion, to grow into themselves, to develop deep rich friendships, and to make the absolute most of these four or five (rather expensive) years of their lives. So if you find yourself spending an inordinate amount of time worrying about your son or daughter, take some solace in knowing that you're not alone.
When I find myself worrying about the choices my sons may be making, it helps me to remember that at this point in my life, I have the benefit of hindsight. I certainly made some mistakes and I can look back now and see how much I learned from those experiences. Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves that we have to give our young adult children the same space and opportunity to make decisions, discover the consequences, reflect a bit, get up, dust themselves off, and move on to the next challenge. As much as you wish you could, you can't always substitute your advice for their experience-- They just won't let you. The maddening thing is, both your advice and their experience are likely going to lead them to the same conclusion, and the advice route would save them some pain..... But as someone once pointed out: "Success comes from good judgment. Good judgment comes from experience. Experience often comes from bad judgment."
It’s in those moments when we are worrying about our young adult sons or daughters that we find ourselves confronting the next set of questions: “ Just how involved should I get in their personal or academic life, and when should I really step in?” There are no single right answers to these questions. It depends on a lot of things, including how openly and frequently you communicate, how much autonomy you are comfortable with giving, who's paying the bills, and if it’s you, how much you want to leverage that…. The best time to get involved in your freshman son or daughter’s college life is when they invite you to, but absent that, I think mid-term is a very good time to ask some friendly questions about grades on tests and papers so far, what kind of classes s/he is considering for spring term, his/her perception of effort relative to performance, what s/he is planning to do the same or differently for the next five weeks, etc These are all really good, non-judgmental conversation-starters.
The good news is that if your son or daughter’s experience is typical, they probably really love college by now, they are finding a sense of community here, and they probably haven’t made any mistake yet that can't still be fixed this semester. Rejoice in that, and stop worrying so much! But even as I say that, I’ll make this offer; If you find yourself lying awake at 3 in the morning worrying about your college-aged son or daughter, give me a call. I’ll probably be up too….
Mike Stearney
stearnem@uwgb.edu
Assistant Dean, Dean of Students Office
September 25, 2006
Study Abroad Application Deadline is October 1st
Study Abroad applications for spring semester programs and winter travel courses are due in to the Office of International Education, Rose Hall 310, by Oct. 1, 2006.
Semester or Year Long includes: Denmark, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, France, and New Zeland.
Travel Courses include: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Slovakia, India, and Peru.
Questions? Please contact the Office of International Education at oie@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2413.
Semester or Year Long includes: Denmark, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, France, and New Zeland.
Travel Courses include: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Slovakia, India, and Peru.
Questions? Please contact the Office of International Education at oie@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2413.
September 21, 2006
Nothing to do on campus?
Are you hearing complaints that life on campus is dead? There’s nothing to do, and your son or daughter is bored out of their mind?
Have your student check out the Stuff2Do vlog to get some ideas.
Stuff2Do home page
Have your student check out the Stuff2Do vlog to get some ideas.
Stuff2Do home page
Is your student graduating in December?
Senior Celebration is a series of programs offered each semester to recognize UWGB's graduating seniors and to help them transition from university life. The series includes an opening reception and resource fair, a river cruise, career preparation workshops, and discounts on a variety of campus activities.
See the full list of events
See the full list of events
August 29, 2006
Make UWGB feel just like home...
Mmmmmmmmm, cookies...
Want to keep your college student connected with home? There’s nothing better than a dozen fresh baked cookies. Enroll your son or daughter in the Cookie Lover’s Club and he/she will receive a dozen cookies every month school is in session.
Cost: $25 for the year; $15 for one semester. To enroll: Send payment made out to Ecumenical Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311. Include: Student’s name, address & phone number.
Birthday wishes
Can’t be with your UW-Green Bay student on their birthday? Send them a wish on their special day! The EC offers cakes, cookies and balloons for all special occasions. Prices: Chocolate or White cake, pan style, frosted & decorated $7; 1 dozen cookies, $4; 2 dozen cookies, $7; One foil balloon, $3; Balloon bouquet, 4 latex, 1 foil, $6.50 Balloon bouquet, 5 latex, 2 foil, $10. Call or email the EC at least 4 days before you student’s special event to place an order: student_staff@ecumenical-center.org Or 920-465-5133. Payments can be sent to: Ecumenical Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311.
Free food and a plant, too
First Day of School Cook Out & Plant Give Away, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:30pm. The grills will be going! Stop on over for all your favorite picnic foods---FREE! At 6:30pm EC staff & volunteers will deliver plants to all the Residence Halls. We’ll leave one outside your door if you’re not home---A FREE welcome gift from the EC!
About the EC
The Ecumenical Center, or EC as it’s called, is UW-Green Bay’s Campus Ministry. We are a non-profit organization serving the campus. We generate 100% of our operating funds. We are a welcoming place for all students. We offer Protestant and Catholic services Sunday nights at 7pm. Our building is filled with comfy study areas, foose ball and ping pong tables, games, TV lounge, fireplace (especially cozy in the winter) and a prayer room.
Students can stop by any time to get away from the hustle and bustle of on campus life. We are open to all denominations and offer a variety of programs throughout the year.
Dinner for a Dollar (DFAD) occurs the first Monday of every month at 5:30pm (except November, DFAD will be November 13 so we can co-sponsor it with the International Students in recognition of International Education Week).
We also offer a number of fun programs such as ping pong tournaments, Breakfast ‘til Midnight during finals week, email prayer chain, Bless My Soul (a shoe tossing celebration for Seniors—check out our Shoe Tree), retreats, bible studies, and social justice programming on topics such as homelessness, hunger and poverty and SO MUCH MORE! Check out our website www.ecumenical-center.org for all the upcoming events!
Want to keep your college student connected with home? There’s nothing better than a dozen fresh baked cookies. Enroll your son or daughter in the Cookie Lover’s Club and he/she will receive a dozen cookies every month school is in session.
Cost: $25 for the year; $15 for one semester. To enroll: Send payment made out to Ecumenical Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311. Include: Student’s name, address & phone number.
Birthday wishes
Can’t be with your UW-Green Bay student on their birthday? Send them a wish on their special day! The EC offers cakes, cookies and balloons for all special occasions. Prices: Chocolate or White cake, pan style, frosted & decorated $7; 1 dozen cookies, $4; 2 dozen cookies, $7; One foil balloon, $3; Balloon bouquet, 4 latex, 1 foil, $6.50 Balloon bouquet, 5 latex, 2 foil, $10. Call or email the EC at least 4 days before you student’s special event to place an order: student_staff@ecumenical-center.org Or 920-465-5133. Payments can be sent to: Ecumenical Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311.
Free food and a plant, too
First Day of School Cook Out & Plant Give Away, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:30pm. The grills will be going! Stop on over for all your favorite picnic foods---FREE! At 6:30pm EC staff & volunteers will deliver plants to all the Residence Halls. We’ll leave one outside your door if you’re not home---A FREE welcome gift from the EC!
About the EC
The Ecumenical Center, or EC as it’s called, is UW-Green Bay’s Campus Ministry. We are a non-profit organization serving the campus. We generate 100% of our operating funds. We are a welcoming place for all students. We offer Protestant and Catholic services Sunday nights at 7pm. Our building is filled with comfy study areas, foose ball and ping pong tables, games, TV lounge, fireplace (especially cozy in the winter) and a prayer room.
Students can stop by any time to get away from the hustle and bustle of on campus life. We are open to all denominations and offer a variety of programs throughout the year.
Dinner for a Dollar (DFAD) occurs the first Monday of every month at 5:30pm (except November, DFAD will be November 13 so we can co-sponsor it with the International Students in recognition of International Education Week).
We also offer a number of fun programs such as ping pong tournaments, Breakfast ‘til Midnight during finals week, email prayer chain, Bless My Soul (a shoe tossing celebration for Seniors—check out our Shoe Tree), retreats, bible studies, and social justice programming on topics such as homelessness, hunger and poverty and SO MUCH MORE! Check out our website www.ecumenical-center.org for all the upcoming events!
August 22, 2006
Go Pack Go - Time to Get Packing!
If your student is living on-campus, you know that move-in day is fast approaching! Here’s some important information to help make the move go smoothly. As always, if you have any questions about housing, please call the Office of Residence Life at 920-465-2040, or visit the Residence Life Web site. Good luck packing, and we’ll see you soon!
• On-campus students who are participating in the Focus Orientation may move into their rooms on the morning of August 31st starting at 8:30am. There will be lots of help available during this time and you can meet members of the campus community and perhaps the Phoenix Mascot. All University offices and the Phoenix Bookstore will be open at this time. University Dining will also be open for lunch.
• Your student should already have received a room assignment/roommate letter. Encourage your son or daughter to contact roommates prior to arriving on campus. It’s a great way to ease the anxiety of getting to know a new roommate, and a chance to find out who will be bringing what. It’s also a great time to begin discussing sleep and study habits, cleaning preferences, etc.
• Things to bring: extra-long twin size sheets, bed and bath linens, toilet paper and toiletries, laundry and cleaning supplies, telephone, alarm clock, flashlight and batteries, poster putty, food items, and pictures from home.
• Things not to bring: candles, incense, halogen lamps, open-coil cooking appliances, fireworks, weapons, lofts, or pets.
• Cables or cords you may need: High-speed Internet service and 60-channel television service are provided in all residence hall rooms and apartment suites as part of the Housing Contract. Residents must provide their own computer and television hookup cables. For your student’s computer you will need a CAT-5E cable (or CAT-6). For the television, your student will need a RG-6 cable (with F-style thread-on type connectors). The Phoenix Bookstore carries both cables.
Parent Schedule for FOCUS-Orientation
We are looking forward to FOCUS-Orientation August 31-September 2. Parents, please join us for the Parent Welcome on August 31st, 11:30 a.m. in the University Union, Phoenix Rooms. If you attended FOCUS-Registration and Resources in June, this is the same location. This is an optional program that provides you a convenient way to get all of your questions answered before you leave campus. All of the university services and departments will be open for business 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You can feel free to grab lunch in the Nicolet Room or at the Shorewood Golf Course on campus.
If your child is moving into the Residence Halls
Move-In starts at 8:30 a.m. in Residence Life
Parent Session-11:30 a.m., Phoenix Rooms
Lunch-On your own (Campus dining open)
Student Welcome-1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Sports Center. This is the official start of student Orientation. We encourage parents to say your good-bye’s before 1:30 p.m.
If your child is commuting to campus
Parent Session-11:30 a.m., Phoenix Rooms
Lunch-On your own (Campus dining open)
Student Welcome-1:30 p.m., Phoenix Sports Center. This is the official start of student Orientation.
To view the entire FOCUS-Orientation schedule please visit www.uwgb.edu/focus.
If your child is moving into the Residence Halls
Move-In starts at 8:30 a.m. in Residence Life
Parent Session-11:30 a.m., Phoenix Rooms
Lunch-On your own (Campus dining open)
Student Welcome-1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Sports Center. This is the official start of student Orientation. We encourage parents to say your good-bye’s before 1:30 p.m.
If your child is commuting to campus
Parent Session-11:30 a.m., Phoenix Rooms
Lunch-On your own (Campus dining open)
Student Welcome-1:30 p.m., Phoenix Sports Center. This is the official start of student Orientation.
To view the entire FOCUS-Orientation schedule please visit www.uwgb.edu/focus.
August 3, 2006
From the Mail Bag
Question:
Does your computer department build and sell computers with a warranty so that if something breaks down you would be able to fix them right there and we would not have to send the computer away somewhere?
Answer:
No. We do not build and sell new computers on site. However, UWGB students are entitled to discounts from various computer vendors.
Gateway eSource page
Apple Education
(UWGB's zip code is 54311)
For more info on computer discounts for students, visit UWGB's Computer and Information Technology site.
Question:
We signed up to have our freshman's books gathered by the bookstore personnel and boxed up and ready for her when she comes to orientation. Can you tell me when the cost will be applied to our checking account? Will we find out the total cost via email or mail ahead of time?
Answer:
The payment will be applied between August 14-18. If you provided an e-mail address at the time of purchase, you will receive the total cost summary via e-mail.
More info on "eZ Books" is available at the Phoenix Bookstore site.
Question:
Can you tell us how we get the beds lofted in the dorm rooms? Is it the maintenace staff? or an outside firm? How and when is it scheduled?
Answer:
Your student will need to fill out the online Lofting/Debunking Request form.
Please note that your student's roommate must also fill out (and submit) the form.
For more info on lofting is available on the Residence Life site.
Have a question???
Leave a "comment" on the blog, or send us an e-mail at parents@uwgb.edu (please include "blog" in the subject line of the e-mail).
Does your computer department build and sell computers with a warranty so that if something breaks down you would be able to fix them right there and we would not have to send the computer away somewhere?
Answer:
No. We do not build and sell new computers on site. However, UWGB students are entitled to discounts from various computer vendors.
Gateway eSource page
Apple Education
(UWGB's zip code is 54311)
For more info on computer discounts for students, visit UWGB's Computer and Information Technology site.
Question:
We signed up to have our freshman's books gathered by the bookstore personnel and boxed up and ready for her when she comes to orientation. Can you tell me when the cost will be applied to our checking account? Will we find out the total cost via email or mail ahead of time?
Answer:
The payment will be applied between August 14-18. If you provided an e-mail address at the time of purchase, you will receive the total cost summary via e-mail.
More info on "eZ Books" is available at the Phoenix Bookstore site.
Question:
Can you tell us how we get the beds lofted in the dorm rooms? Is it the maintenace staff? or an outside firm? How and when is it scheduled?
Answer:
Your student will need to fill out the online Lofting/Debunking Request form.
Please note that your student's roommate must also fill out (and submit) the form.
For more info on lofting is available on the Residence Life site.
Have a question???
Leave a "comment" on the blog, or send us an e-mail at parents@uwgb.edu (please include "blog" in the subject line of the e-mail).
July 25, 2006
In the news: Helicopter Parents
What's a Helicopter Parent? Are you one? Is that bad?
Copter parents: Buzz off
There was once a freshman college student who could not find her classroom. So she fired up her cell phone and called her mom. Mom, miles away, called the college, retrieved the necessary information, then rang her daughter. Classroom found, problem solved. full article
Mommy, please tell my professor he's not nice
Parents of University of Florida students log on to their children's personal Gator-Link accounts to check grades, then call deans when they don't like what they see. full article
Baby Boomer 'Helicopter Parents' May Find Sending Kids to College Tough
Psychologists say it's not that bad and neither is empty nest syndrome. full article
Want to comment on these articles? Click on the "comments" link below.
Copter parents: Buzz off
There was once a freshman college student who could not find her classroom. So she fired up her cell phone and called her mom. Mom, miles away, called the college, retrieved the necessary information, then rang her daughter. Classroom found, problem solved. full article
Mommy, please tell my professor he's not nice
Parents of University of Florida students log on to their children's personal Gator-Link accounts to check grades, then call deans when they don't like what they see. full article
Baby Boomer 'Helicopter Parents' May Find Sending Kids to College Tough
Psychologists say it's not that bad and neither is empty nest syndrome. full article
Want to comment on these articles? Click on the "comments" link below.
July 24, 2006
A question from a parent...
Looking for dining point advice.
Anyone with a sophomore or older student have suggestions on which dining plan to choose for an incoming freshman girl...small...doesn't eat that much, generally. And, is there any savings in using dining points, as opposed to passpoints for meals. We're thinking we'll get the minimum $600 meal plan 1st semester, use passpoints if we run out, then get a higher dining plan 2nd semester if it seems we need it. Good plan...or bad????
Thanks in advance...
Susette
(to post a response, hit the "comments" link)
July 18, 2006
Important Dates
Know when the fall semester begins? How about spring semester? Commencement???
Visit the Dean of Students site for a listing of important dates for both the fall and spring semesters.
Visit the Dean of Students site for a listing of important dates for both the fall and spring semesters.
July 6, 2006
You’re invited to the Phoenix Online Chat!
We would like to invite you to chat online with UW-Green staff members on Wednesday, July 19, from 12-1pm (Central time). This chat is designed specifically for you, the parents, to ask any questions you may have and to learn more about what UW-Green Bay has to offer. This is also a great opportunity to meet and chat with other parents whose children will be attending UW-Green Bay!
To enter this chat, simply go to www.uwgb.edu/admissions and click on the “Phoenix Chat” icon.
We hope to see you there!
To enter this chat, simply go to www.uwgb.edu/admissions and click on the “Phoenix Chat” icon.
We hope to see you there!
June 16, 2006
Phoenix Folks v2.0 (beta)
Ever read an article in Phoenix Folks and wonder what other parents were thinking?
Now you can share your words of wisdom on every article we post!
Ask for more info, see who's coming to an event, find a solution to a problem, boast of a recent success story....
The Phoenix Folks newsletter was created to communicate to parents of freshmen students. However, we are now trying to increase our reach and expand our connection to all parents. We are also switching from a four-times-a-year publication to an at-least-a-few-times-a-month blog.
What does this mean to you?
You will receive the info you need when you need it, not when the quarterly publication schedule dictates. Hopefully keeping you more informed and connected to campus.
We’ll send you an e-mail invitation to check out the new site when it goes live at the end of summer. What you are now looking at is a work in progress - PhoenixFolks v2.0 (beta).
If you have any suggestions on what you’d like to see on the new site (format, topics, events, etc.), please don’t be shy - add a comment by clicking on the "comment" link below or send us an e-mail - parents@uwgb.edu.
Have a great summer, and please share your thoughts.
June 15, 2006
Transition to College
Starting college for most students represents a major transition. The change for some students might be considered monumental, as in moving away from home and to a whole new part of the country. For others the change may be less extreme, as starting college in their home town, but most parents and students would agree that starting college is an important transition step toward independence and adulthood.
Although students and parents generally report college to be a positive experience there are often challenges.
Here are some tips on coping with both the opportunities and challenges of the transition to college.
Tips for Students:
• Explore new interests, discover new places, and meet new people. College should involve learning outside as well as inside the classroom.
• If you are moving away from home expect to be at least a little “home sick”. The cure is time, involvement on campus and possibly talking to a campus counselor.
• Participate and prioritize, enjoy the fun of involvement but be careful not to become overwhelmed be doing too many things.
• For academics “Hit the ground running” to make sure you stay up to date with your work but also be patient with yourself. It takes time to understand the rhythm of a new academic life and for students to develop a personal learning/studying style. Over the first semester it becomes easier to understand the flow of work and realize how to accommodate different teachers' standards and course requirements.
• Never ignore a problem. Both academic and emotional challenges are most successfully managed early when small.
• Understand your personal values, they will help guide you through difficult decisions
• Use the resources available to you to solve problems, these include University staff and, of course, your family.
Tips for Parents:
• Discuss your expectations and shared values. Students will face some difficult situations and helping them think ahead about what is right or wrong for them can help
• Support the student in working through any crisis they may face, offering guidance can be great but try to let them work things out. Students will generally learn and grow best by solving their own problems. Parents know their student best however and must judge when it is time for more direct help.
• Determine appropriate expectations and guidelines and be explicit. If parents expect or want a weekly phone call, they must say so. If parents and students want to spend a particular holiday together, they should plan ahead. If parents expect to see the student’s grades, that should be made clear in advance.
• Allow for mistakes. Parents can encourage and accept the student's ability to make independent decisions. Both the college student and the parents must realize mistakes will be made along the way and the student will learn from them.
Adapted from Transition to College:
Separation and Change for Parents and Students
by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D., updated by Anita Gurian, Ph.D.
The full text of this article is available at www.aboutourkids.org
Although students and parents generally report college to be a positive experience there are often challenges.
Here are some tips on coping with both the opportunities and challenges of the transition to college.
Tips for Students:
• Explore new interests, discover new places, and meet new people. College should involve learning outside as well as inside the classroom.
• If you are moving away from home expect to be at least a little “home sick”. The cure is time, involvement on campus and possibly talking to a campus counselor.
• Participate and prioritize, enjoy the fun of involvement but be careful not to become overwhelmed be doing too many things.
• For academics “Hit the ground running” to make sure you stay up to date with your work but also be patient with yourself. It takes time to understand the rhythm of a new academic life and for students to develop a personal learning/studying style. Over the first semester it becomes easier to understand the flow of work and realize how to accommodate different teachers' standards and course requirements.
• Never ignore a problem. Both academic and emotional challenges are most successfully managed early when small.
• Understand your personal values, they will help guide you through difficult decisions
• Use the resources available to you to solve problems, these include University staff and, of course, your family.
Tips for Parents:
• Discuss your expectations and shared values. Students will face some difficult situations and helping them think ahead about what is right or wrong for them can help
• Support the student in working through any crisis they may face, offering guidance can be great but try to let them work things out. Students will generally learn and grow best by solving their own problems. Parents know their student best however and must judge when it is time for more direct help.
• Determine appropriate expectations and guidelines and be explicit. If parents expect or want a weekly phone call, they must say so. If parents and students want to spend a particular holiday together, they should plan ahead. If parents expect to see the student’s grades, that should be made clear in advance.
• Allow for mistakes. Parents can encourage and accept the student's ability to make independent decisions. Both the college student and the parents must realize mistakes will be made along the way and the student will learn from them.
Adapted from Transition to College:
Separation and Change for Parents and Students
by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D., updated by Anita Gurian, Ph.D.
The full text of this article is available at www.aboutourkids.org
Think Summer!
Summer school has become a popular option for many college and university students. In recent years, UW-Green Bay has expanded its summer course offerings, offering a wide range of courses from across many academic departments.
Summer school provides students with the opportunity to accelerate progress towards the degree. Some courses that are in high demand during the fall and spring semesters, are more easily enrolled during the summer session. Courses range from general education courses that will benefit students attending any college or university to upper-level courses in areas of high demand. To improve accessibility, more courses will be offered online.
UW-Green Bay's summer program, which begins May 22, offers variable sessions, providing greater flexibility for students who may also need to work during the summer months. Students will be able to choose from four, six and eight-week summer sessions. Four-week sessions run from May 22 to June 16, June 19 to July 14, and July 17 to August 11. The six-week session runs from June 19 to July 28 and the eight-week session runs from June 19 to August 11.
Students most likely to benefit from enrolling at UW-Green Bay this summer include:
* Students who graduated from high school in 2006 and are looking to get a head start on their college course work or want to see if college is a good fit for them.
* Students from the Green Bay area who attend college elsewhere but are home for the summer.
* Students who attend UW-Green Bay throughout the year and are seeking additional credits over the summer.
Summer registration started in January. Students needing financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office at 920-465-2075 or email finaids@uwgb.edu. To be eligible for summer aid the student must enroll in a minimum of 5 credits. The summer schedule can be viewed at www.uwgb.edu/summercourses. For more information about UW-Green Bay summer courses call Academic Advising at 920-465-2362.
Summer school provides students with the opportunity to accelerate progress towards the degree. Some courses that are in high demand during the fall and spring semesters, are more easily enrolled during the summer session. Courses range from general education courses that will benefit students attending any college or university to upper-level courses in areas of high demand. To improve accessibility, more courses will be offered online.
UW-Green Bay's summer program, which begins May 22, offers variable sessions, providing greater flexibility for students who may also need to work during the summer months. Students will be able to choose from four, six and eight-week summer sessions. Four-week sessions run from May 22 to June 16, June 19 to July 14, and July 17 to August 11. The six-week session runs from June 19 to July 28 and the eight-week session runs from June 19 to August 11.
Students most likely to benefit from enrolling at UW-Green Bay this summer include:
* Students who graduated from high school in 2006 and are looking to get a head start on their college course work or want to see if college is a good fit for them.
* Students from the Green Bay area who attend college elsewhere but are home for the summer.
* Students who attend UW-Green Bay throughout the year and are seeking additional credits over the summer.
Summer registration started in January. Students needing financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office at 920-465-2075 or email finaids@uwgb.edu. To be eligible for summer aid the student must enroll in a minimum of 5 credits. The summer schedule can be viewed at www.uwgb.edu/summercourses. For more information about UW-Green Bay summer courses call Academic Advising at 920-465-2362.
The Soon To Be Sophomores Speak
Your students have reached the end of their freshman year. Each and every freshman has their story to tell about their first year in college. We asked some of our freshman about their experiences and thought you might be interested in what they had to say. We first asked about the high points and the low points of the year.
High Points
The best part of my experience at UW-Green Bay has been becoming connected with other students, faculty, and the campus. Participating in activities like Phuture Phoenix and the Red Carpet Tour has given me a chance to become more familiar with the campus by sharing it with visitors!
Since I have been on the UWGB campus I have had many great experiences. One of my favorite experiences was during the first week after I arrived on campus. The chancellor held an ice cream social with all of the new freshmen and some of the ambassadors. At the ice cream social I was able to relax and have fun and made a lot of new friends.
I would have to say that my time here at UW-Green Bay has been an awesome experience. I have made a lot of new friends while living in the residence halls. I have also become involved with many activities available here on campus and I found them all very enjoyable. Currently I am in the Residence Hall and Apartment Association as I am the building representative for Byron Walter Hall. While in RHAA I have met new people and learned many things about UW-Green Bay.
Some high points about my experience at UWGB would have to be meeting new people, the challenging college courses, and becoming involved in some campus organizations such as UWGB Pep Band, PBL (Phi Beta Lamda sorority) and Phoenix Phanatics. I also enjoy the Student Rush tickets at the Weidner Center; I was able to get third row tickets to BLAST for $12!
I have been more involved and more interested in my surroundings than ever since I started here at UW-Green Bay. Although I had a rough start finding my own niche here, currently all of the people I am involved with in school activities have been absolutely wonderful. Sometimes it felt as if I was trying to jog an up-hill battle that I appeared to be losing, but it's all about having your priorities straight. I was finally able to get out of that by just joining clubs and studying. Eventually study sessions turned into Friday night dinner off campus and eventually those dinners turned into great memories!
One of the high points of my experience thus far at UW-Green Bay has been my participation in Student Senate. I feel as a senator, I am directly impacting my school and my fellow students. It is a huge responsibility, but it is very rewarding to be able to have such an impact on school policy.
Leaving home for the first time, living in a dorm, greatly helped with my maturity. I find myself more independent and responsible. I meet many new people, some being great friends. I also encountered many great professors. I never realized you could go get help in college, but it is there. Outside of classes I found many professors to be very helpful and take the time to help. My first semester was also a great high point when it came to an end. School was never easy for me, always having to try, but I did it, and I made semester honors!
Low Points
The hardest thing I've experienced at UW-Green Bay has been time management. I've really learned to appreciate using a planner and organizing my schedule.
My worst experience has been not being able to schedule some of the classes I have wanted (or needed). However, although I didn't get exactly the classes I wanted, I had the opportunity to choose other classes and found several that I really liked, so it wasn't all bad!
Some low points about my experience at UWGB would have to be walking to class in the unpredictable weather, and the transition from knowing everyone at my small high school of 250 students to the UWGB campus where I wasn't able to recognize a face in the hall at the beginning of my first semester.
One (low point) would have to be living with a random roommate and having to share practically everything.
A low point would be making the adjustment from high school to college and having to do a lot more homework.
I would have to say one low point is leaving my family and friends behind, but making new ones has helped!
I have come to realize one low point of my first year experience. I thought it was difficult to get involved. I was nervous about getting involved my first year because I didn't know what college was like or how much time I would need for my studies.
Our second question was what advice this year's freshman would give to next year's new freshman. The good advice they gave is just as relevant for you're soon to be sophomore.
The best advice I can give to freshman, or to any student on campus, is to GET INVOLVED. The best part of getting involved on campus is that you will likely meet great friends who you might not have met otherwise!
While attending UW-Green Bay I have learned the importance of becoming involved in university functions. I can only stress enough how important it is for freshman to join organizations and participate in the activities available.
Based on what I have experienced and learned from my first year at UW-Green Bay, I would advise future freshmen to stay focused on their academics. The main reason to go to college is to expand your education and that should be your top priority. It's pretty easy to become side tracked by all of the distractions surrounding you on campus or in your dorm, but you must remember to keep up with the assignments and do all of the assigned readings. You must keep yourself motivated and focused because at college you are in charge of you and don't have your parents or teachers reminding you to do your homework!
The advice I would give is to try your hardest. There is an adjustment factor of college and the classes are not the same (some easier, but most are harder) depending on your work and effort. You may not always be satisfied with an exam or paper grade but knowing you tried your best is a great feeling. Do what you can do.
Get involved and attend on campus events because you meet lots of new people and some of the programs are lots of fun! Also that you need to attend class and study hard, but also make time for friends and fun.
It's important to be very open to everybody and realize not everybody will be like you, but the more open you are the more you will hear the words "hey how are you!" on this campus and the better your college experience will be. Keep your mind open but don't just do something because somebody says it's okay. Always use your best judgment but give something new a chance in college. And most importantly when your professors say study, they are usually not kidding!
High Points
The best part of my experience at UW-Green Bay has been becoming connected with other students, faculty, and the campus. Participating in activities like Phuture Phoenix and the Red Carpet Tour has given me a chance to become more familiar with the campus by sharing it with visitors!
Since I have been on the UWGB campus I have had many great experiences. One of my favorite experiences was during the first week after I arrived on campus. The chancellor held an ice cream social with all of the new freshmen and some of the ambassadors. At the ice cream social I was able to relax and have fun and made a lot of new friends.
I would have to say that my time here at UW-Green Bay has been an awesome experience. I have made a lot of new friends while living in the residence halls. I have also become involved with many activities available here on campus and I found them all very enjoyable. Currently I am in the Residence Hall and Apartment Association as I am the building representative for Byron Walter Hall. While in RHAA I have met new people and learned many things about UW-Green Bay.
Some high points about my experience at UWGB would have to be meeting new people, the challenging college courses, and becoming involved in some campus organizations such as UWGB Pep Band, PBL (Phi Beta Lamda sorority) and Phoenix Phanatics. I also enjoy the Student Rush tickets at the Weidner Center; I was able to get third row tickets to BLAST for $12!
I have been more involved and more interested in my surroundings than ever since I started here at UW-Green Bay. Although I had a rough start finding my own niche here, currently all of the people I am involved with in school activities have been absolutely wonderful. Sometimes it felt as if I was trying to jog an up-hill battle that I appeared to be losing, but it's all about having your priorities straight. I was finally able to get out of that by just joining clubs and studying. Eventually study sessions turned into Friday night dinner off campus and eventually those dinners turned into great memories!
One of the high points of my experience thus far at UW-Green Bay has been my participation in Student Senate. I feel as a senator, I am directly impacting my school and my fellow students. It is a huge responsibility, but it is very rewarding to be able to have such an impact on school policy.
Leaving home for the first time, living in a dorm, greatly helped with my maturity. I find myself more independent and responsible. I meet many new people, some being great friends. I also encountered many great professors. I never realized you could go get help in college, but it is there. Outside of classes I found many professors to be very helpful and take the time to help. My first semester was also a great high point when it came to an end. School was never easy for me, always having to try, but I did it, and I made semester honors!
Low Points
The hardest thing I've experienced at UW-Green Bay has been time management. I've really learned to appreciate using a planner and organizing my schedule.
My worst experience has been not being able to schedule some of the classes I have wanted (or needed). However, although I didn't get exactly the classes I wanted, I had the opportunity to choose other classes and found several that I really liked, so it wasn't all bad!
Some low points about my experience at UWGB would have to be walking to class in the unpredictable weather, and the transition from knowing everyone at my small high school of 250 students to the UWGB campus where I wasn't able to recognize a face in the hall at the beginning of my first semester.
One (low point) would have to be living with a random roommate and having to share practically everything.
A low point would be making the adjustment from high school to college and having to do a lot more homework.
I would have to say one low point is leaving my family and friends behind, but making new ones has helped!
I have come to realize one low point of my first year experience. I thought it was difficult to get involved. I was nervous about getting involved my first year because I didn't know what college was like or how much time I would need for my studies.
Our second question was what advice this year's freshman would give to next year's new freshman. The good advice they gave is just as relevant for you're soon to be sophomore.
The best advice I can give to freshman, or to any student on campus, is to GET INVOLVED. The best part of getting involved on campus is that you will likely meet great friends who you might not have met otherwise!
While attending UW-Green Bay I have learned the importance of becoming involved in university functions. I can only stress enough how important it is for freshman to join organizations and participate in the activities available.
Based on what I have experienced and learned from my first year at UW-Green Bay, I would advise future freshmen to stay focused on their academics. The main reason to go to college is to expand your education and that should be your top priority. It's pretty easy to become side tracked by all of the distractions surrounding you on campus or in your dorm, but you must remember to keep up with the assignments and do all of the assigned readings. You must keep yourself motivated and focused because at college you are in charge of you and don't have your parents or teachers reminding you to do your homework!
The advice I would give is to try your hardest. There is an adjustment factor of college and the classes are not the same (some easier, but most are harder) depending on your work and effort. You may not always be satisfied with an exam or paper grade but knowing you tried your best is a great feeling. Do what you can do.
Get involved and attend on campus events because you meet lots of new people and some of the programs are lots of fun! Also that you need to attend class and study hard, but also make time for friends and fun.
It's important to be very open to everybody and realize not everybody will be like you, but the more open you are the more you will hear the words "hey how are you!" on this campus and the better your college experience will be. Keep your mind open but don't just do something because somebody says it's okay. Always use your best judgment but give something new a chance in college. And most importantly when your professors say study, they are usually not kidding!
'Growth Agenda' expands opportunities for Northeastern Wisconsin
On April 6 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard unveiled "Northeastern Wisconsin's Growth Agenda," a plan that would enable UW-Green Bay to meet the demands and needs of a rapidly growing and changing region.
The proposal, announced at a meeting of the UW System Board of Regents' Business, Finance and Audit Committee, would increase UW-Green Bay's state-supported enrollment by 50 percent.
"This is not an agenda for UW-Green Bay," Shepard said. "It is UW-Green Bay's best effort to strategically support the region's agenda."
The plan, which is consistent with UW System President Kevin Reilly's vision for growth throughout the UW System, would:
* increase UW-Green Bay's enrollment to about 7,500 students from the current 5,400
* increase state funding for UW-Green Bay by $8.2 million over the next three two-year budget periods
* require one additional classroom/office building on the UW-Green Bay campus
Shepard said three factors - diversity, the economic transition taking place in Northeastern Wisconsin, and strong demand for a UW-Green Bay education - are driving the Growth Agenda.
The plan was developed in response to regional needs expressed by people throughout the region, he said.
"We were propelled by a sense of urgency as we listened to those who best understand what is happening in our region," he said.
"I have been telling every legislator, regent, UW System officer, statewide officeholder and community leader I speak with that we are creating a train wreck some years out," he said. "This campus that closes admissions early and is among the smallest in the state is building a large pipeline to our metropolitan area's multi-colored future."
Shepard noted that growing demand for a UW-Green Bay education - applications per opening have increased 50 percent in recent years - has forced the University to close applications earlier than ever before.
He attributed the strong demand in large part to UW-Green Bay's academic program which emphasizes connecting learning to life through hands-on, practical problem-solving.
"We firmly believe that, as we prepare students for careers not yet known and societal problems we are as yet unaware of, it is precisely the UW-Green Bay approach that works best," he said.
The proposal, announced at a meeting of the UW System Board of Regents' Business, Finance and Audit Committee, would increase UW-Green Bay's state-supported enrollment by 50 percent.
"This is not an agenda for UW-Green Bay," Shepard said. "It is UW-Green Bay's best effort to strategically support the region's agenda."
The plan, which is consistent with UW System President Kevin Reilly's vision for growth throughout the UW System, would:
* increase UW-Green Bay's enrollment to about 7,500 students from the current 5,400
* increase state funding for UW-Green Bay by $8.2 million over the next three two-year budget periods
* require one additional classroom/office building on the UW-Green Bay campus
Shepard said three factors - diversity, the economic transition taking place in Northeastern Wisconsin, and strong demand for a UW-Green Bay education - are driving the Growth Agenda.
The plan was developed in response to regional needs expressed by people throughout the region, he said.
"We were propelled by a sense of urgency as we listened to those who best understand what is happening in our region," he said.
"I have been telling every legislator, regent, UW System officer, statewide officeholder and community leader I speak with that we are creating a train wreck some years out," he said. "This campus that closes admissions early and is among the smallest in the state is building a large pipeline to our metropolitan area's multi-colored future."
Shepard noted that growing demand for a UW-Green Bay education - applications per opening have increased 50 percent in recent years - has forced the University to close applications earlier than ever before.
He attributed the strong demand in large part to UW-Green Bay's academic program which emphasizes connecting learning to life through hands-on, practical problem-solving.
"We firmly believe that, as we prepare students for careers not yet known and societal problems we are as yet unaware of, it is precisely the UW-Green Bay approach that works best," he said.
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