tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62292951166143843522024-03-13T12:36:16.842-05:00The Pioneer PostUW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-86713935615795782972013-09-05T10:12:00.003-05:002013-09-05T14:41:18.259-05:00New coordinator joins the Distance Education Leadership program<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coordinator of the Master of Science in Distance Education Leadership (DEL)
program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program is designed for
professionals working within distance/online higher education administration,
policy analysis, and academics. Julie will manage all aspects of the program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, she’ll lead research,
assessment, and faculty development efforts within distance education at UW-Platteville.</div>
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Prior to joining the DLC, Kimbler served as Dean of Student
Services at Bryant & Stratton College. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>She has also served as an academic program director,
an adjunct faculty member (both online and a face-to-face), within K-12 as a technology
coordinator and teacher, and as a business and training analyst for a large
aerospace company.</div>
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“Through these experiences, I was fortunate to be exposed to
large and small organizations, public and private education, and many
technologies. I have a passion for education which includes my own personal and
professional growth,” Julie said, who is currently working on her PhD within
the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) – Computing
Technology in Education, at Nova Southeastern University.<br />
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The curriculum for the Master of Science in Distance
Education Leadership is built on and grounded in conceptual and practical
frameworks from the disciplines of leadership, learning theory, business,
organization theory, behavior and development, and analytics. While the focus
of the program is on distance/online higher education, professionals in K-12
distance education, corporate, and military environments will find value in the
program. Classes include topics such as diversity; organizational wellness;
participative problem-solving and implementation; and technology and
performance.</div>
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Eric first came to UW-Platteville in 1980 to study technical communication. After graduating, Eric felt a pull toward the law enforcement field. As a student, he had worked as a resident advisor, helping students solve their problems, and it sparked his initial interest in the profession. Unfortunately without any firsthand law enforcement experience, he had trouble getting hired. <br />
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So Eric returned to UW-Platteville and began working on a second bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “I wouldn’t reverse the way I got my degrees. My communication degree has probably been more helpful—especially in leadership positions,” Eric said. <br />
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“Completing my degree was not a requirement or necessary for advancing my career,” Eric said. “I wanted to finish it and set a good example for my kids to finish what you started.” <br />
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“If I was aware of how quickly I could’ve gotten back into the academic world, I would have done it much sooner,” he said. <br />
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Eric is now in his 26th year with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, working as an Inspector (Undersheriff) responsible for both the law enforcement and corrections side of the department. In addition to administrative litigation and human resources work, he mentors new command staff and works cooperatively with the 29 police agencies in Waukesha County. <br />
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Outside of work, Eric pursues a different passion: building his own RV-8A airplane. Eric is a private pilot and member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). As a student, he got his license at the Platteville Municipal Airport. <span id="goog_1825362421"></span><span id="goog_1825362422"></span><br />
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Eric’s wide-ranging interests have not only taken him down a different career path, they’ve led him to one in which they are an asset. “In law enforcement, you need a variety of people with different skill sets and knowledge bases. What we do is complex, and we need people who can solve a variety of problems,” he said. <br />
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With only nine credits left to complete, Eric was hired by the Waukesha (Wis.) County Sheriff’s Department as a Supervisor, and put his criminal justice degree on hold. He returned to UW-Platteville in 2011 —this time, online—to finish his degree.<br />
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-- Cheryl Lange <br />
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-78663568280019210322013-08-05T10:07:00.003-05:002013-08-07T13:30:38.070-05:00"The only constant in life is change."<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>~ Heraclitus of Ephesus, Greek philosopher </i><br />
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If the university could grant an organizational change leadership<br />
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degree for personal experience, Angella Donovan could have skipped the formalities. The first graduate of the Organizational Change Leadership program was highly motivated to apply, register, and complete her coursework in two years. <br />
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“As 2010 wound down, I was working for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, I owned a wedding planning business, and my four children ranged from one to eight years old. I sold my business in December of 2010 and by June of 2011, I was bored and knew I needed to do something else,” Angella said. <br />
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She made a quick decision to start a master’s degree in organizational change leadership, submitted her FAFSA, and began working with her advisor to register in time for fall courses. “Liz Lucas was a huge help. I wanted to finish quickly and took two courses a semester. As I approached the end of my coursework, I appreciated Ron Bonlender, Susan Hansen, and Derek Dachelet working together so I could complete my capstone project and graduate this month.” <br />
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Beginning the program was the first of many changes for Angella. While earning her degree, she started a new job with the City of Platteville and went through a divorce. <br />
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The constant in her life has been her involvement with the Kappa Alpha Sigma sorority. A member as an undergrad at UW-Platteville, she has served on the alumni board the last 15 years, the last 13 as president. But the sorority, by its very nature, is in a constant state of change, putting Angella in an ideal position to offer guidance through her capstone project. <br />
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“When I pledged, there were nine actives. I saw the group grow to 50 and presently there are 20,” Angella said. “I’ll be working with the active members to develop a strategic plan that will facilitate needed change. Unlike many sororities with national affiliations, Kappa Alpha Sigma is a local sorority, responsible for their own constitution and managing all of the associated activities and business.” <br />
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“The pattern has been that with growth, there are changes to the constitution and sometimes a lack of understanding about why those rules are in place,” Angella said. “I want the sorority to stay true to its roots and not lose its identity while meeting the changing requirements of the university, such as raising the GPA standards for members.” <br />
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“Angella is a perfect example of the type of person the Organizational Change Leadership program is targeted toward,” said Professor Misty Lemon-Rogers. “As a young professional who is striving to become a leader in her field, the insight Angella brought to our online classroom through the discussion board and team exercises were beneficial to the entire class. It is no surprise that Angella continues to be successful in her career, and I look forward to continuing to mentor Angella as she continues on her lifelong journey of learning and success.”<br />
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-64299992284617773482013-08-05T10:01:00.002-05:002013-08-05T11:01:09.833-05:00Apply now for ADA Accommodations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Distance Learning Center works with faculty, staff, and students to promote all students’ independence along with ensuring that we are assessing a student’s ability and not their disabilities. Our faculty members work closely with instructional designers to ensure that all courses are compliant and accessible using a universal design theory. The Distance Learning Center works directly with our on campus resources to assist with approving and providing academic accommodations for our students. <br />
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Distance education students are eligible to apply for academic accommodations at any time during the year; however, academic accommodations are not retroactive so it is in your best interest to inquire and apply for accommodations at least four to six weeks prior to the start of classes. If you are not sure if you are eligible, not sure what academic accommodations are possible, or don’t know where to start, we encourage you to contact the Distance Learning Center ADA Liaison to discuss options and timelines. Appropriate documents for the physician’s documentation will be provided to you for the review process. <br />
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If you have already been issued a VISA (Verified Individualized Student Accommodation), check to see if your VISA expires at the end of this semester. If it does, please contact the Distance Learning Center ADA Liasion to have your VISA reviewed and renewed. <br />
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For more information, contact the ADA Liasion at 800.362.5460. <br />
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In its annual ranking, “Best Online Education Programs,” U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s <a href="http://www.gouwp.com/">(GoUWP.com)</a> bachelor’s in business program No. 85 in the nation.<br /><br />UW-Platteville’s bachelor’s program in business administration is featured <a href="http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-wisconsin-platteville-3921/bachelors">here</a>. Regionally, UW-Platteville edged out University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (No. 123), UW-Superior (No. 148), Waldorf College, Forest City, IA (No. 128), and IAB College of Business (No. 86).<br /><br />Click <a href="http://new.pitchengine.com/pitches/8f7dcfa5-a56f-40b1-a5b9-554d49735172">here</a> for full social media release.<br /></div>
UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-35600471037529887562013-07-31T12:09:00.005-05:002013-07-31T12:09:59.116-05:00Online engineering student named winner of scholarship<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and its Distance Learning Center (UW-Platteville Online) have announced the winner of the $500 Dawn Drake Excellence in Distance Education Scholarship.<br /><br />Matthew Meyer, originally of Beaver Dam, received his bachelor's degree in engineering from UW-Platteville in 2002 and is set to graduate with a master's degree in engineering through UW-Platteville's online program this fall. He currently works for River Valley Testing Corporation in Neenah and Green Bay.<br /><br />The academic scholarship, established by Dawn Drake, executive director of alternative delivery systems at UW-Platteville, is awarded each spring to a degree-seeking student who has successfully completed at least one course in a UW-Platteville Distance Education program and has a GPA of at least 3.0. It symbolizes the important role that distance education has played in Dawn’s life, personally and professionally.<br /><br /><div>
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Jeff Marenda can chrome almost anything. He’s spent the past 26 years working in the plating industry, the last 16 in chrome. He supervises a staff of 25 employees that plates parts for varied industries, including Harley-Davidson, Inc. For this motorcycle and car enthusiast, who purchased his first motorcycle at age 12, the work is a good fit. <br />
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Jeff values completing what he starts, however long it may take – including his education. Although he left UW-Platteville in 1985 after his freshman year, he returned as a distance education student in 2011 and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in May. <br />
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“As the years go by and life takes its course, it makes it more difficult to go back to school. At this age, you’ve got your life established,” Jeff said. <br />
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In the 1990s, Jeff completed an associate’s degree from UW-Waukesha and 38 business credits from Marion College. He was close to completing a bachelor’s degree, and his boss nudged him toward it. “My boss knew not having completed the degree was a monkey on my back, and told me he knew I could do it.” <br />
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Jeff was also motivated by his mom. Although she never pressured him to complete his education, he knew it would make her happy. “The number one thing that kept me going at the end was that I wanted to surprise my mom. I wanted to see the expression on her face when I told her I’ve graduated.” <br />
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Jeff chose to complete his business administration degree via the print-based option, as it allowed greater flexibility than the online programs. <br />
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“The print format really appealed to me because it allowed me to work at my own pace. If things were crazy at work, I could back off school. When I had more time, I could hit the books harder,” Jeff said. “The disadvantage is that you basically have to teach yourself the material without the benefit of in-class lectures.” <br />
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But Jeff found the instructors helpful and quick to respond. “The teachers were awesome. I got responses the same day. It blew me away how responsive the instructors were!” <br />
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During the application process, Jeff chose to prepare and submit portfolios of his work, hoping to earn course credit based on his life/work experience. “It was a lot of work, but to me it was well worth it because it was much more cost effective and saved time. It took me about a month to do each portfolio.” <br />
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Returning to school wasn’t easy. “The biggest challenge was getting back into it. The last time I took accounting was 15 years ago. My first exam score was not very good, and I was a bit discouraged and thought ‘how am I going to get through this?’ It was tough, but I buckled down and kept at it and the scores kept getting better and I ended up with a B in the class. I told myself, ’I’ve come this far already and I can’t stop. I can get through this.’ I tried harder.” <br />
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-67320986352412623522013-07-01T11:04:00.006-05:002013-07-01T12:02:05.371-05:00Caryn Stanley named Organizational Change Leadership Program Coordinator<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"Organizational change is everywhere and nowhere," said Caryn Stanley, who has recently assumed the role of Organizational Change Leadership Program Coordinator. “We all deal with organizational change, but many times we don’t realize that it’s where we really need to focus.” <br />
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Caryn spent several years in upper management with a Fortune 500 company and played an integral part in onboarding employees after a hostile takeover. Some things went well; some didn’t. “I’m thankful there’s a program that will train leaders how to handle those kinds of situations more strategically for ALL stakeholders,” Caryn said. <br />
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Her work experience will be an asset to the program, which has enrolled 56 students in its first two years. And, her personal experience will be an asset to her advisees. Like many of them, Caryn earned her master’s degree in organizational management and behavior online, while working full-time. <br />
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Caryn left her corporate job in Lafayette, Indiana, when her husband was offered a faculty position at UW-Platteville. As she pondered her options, he encouraged her to consider teaching, knowing her education and work experience, which includes recruiting and training employees, would be assets in the classroom. She has taught several human resources and organizational behavior courses on-campus since 2008 and began teaching online in 2011. <br />
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Looking back, it seems a natural career progression for Caryn to step into the role of Organizational Change Leadership Program Coordinator. She is thrilled to be teaching, advising, and coordinating the program and is excited about the opportunities it affords a wide range of students. <br />
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“The master’s degree in Organizational Change Leadership can apply to any employee in any profession,” Caryn said. “All organizations go through change.” </div>
UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-20425258332511167502013-06-17T16:06:00.006-05:002013-06-17T16:06:34.029-05:00Congratulations Graduates <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Congratulations also to Jeremy Taylor and Nicholas Woolever. Taylor was named the Outstanding Business Administration student and Woolever received honorable mention.</div>
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-55174667457876974992013-06-04T08:42:00.000-05:002013-06-17T16:05:23.358-05:00New advisors eager to assist distance students<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Tania Pitzer</b> worked in the Students with Disabilities Office serving on-campus students for 10 years, assessing prospective students’ needs and providing training and general office support. As the new MSPM advisor, she is looking forward to working with distance education students. She will also provide outreach services to MSCJ students.<br />
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The new part-time MSPM advising position was created to accommodate the increased number of student enrollments. “We have seen a steady growth with the MSPM program over the past several years, and to ensure that we continue to provide excellent services to our students, we knew that an additional advising resource would be needed,” said Outreach Program Manager Amy Griswold, who oversees advising services. “Tania is a great addition to our advising team and the MSPM program.” <br />
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Tania is originally from Macomb, Ill. She attended Western Illinois University for three years, before transferring to UW-Platteville. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1999. <br />
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“I’m looking forward to making connections with the distance students and helping them get their degrees,” Tania said.<br />
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<b>Melissa Huekels</b> wasted no time putting her master’s degree in post-secondary education: student affairs to work. Just two days after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, she joined the DLC as a BSCJ advisor. <br />
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“I really tried to find a position that would fit my passion—helping students find success—and this job came up and I looked at it and said, ‘That is me. That is 100% me.’ It’s a good fit.” <br />
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Melissa is originally from Kieler, Wis., and studied business management and sociology at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Her experience working for the Student Life Office and as a residence hall advisor led her to choose a career in higher education. <br />
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While at UNI, Melissa completed a graduate assistantship for the Department of Residence working as a student engagement coordinator. Now, she’s eager to work with another set of students. <br />
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“I know that distance education students have a lot of other commitments outside of attaining their degree, and I think it’s going to be very important for me to help them continue on that path,” Melissa said. “I really want to help students be successful in their role as students, and that’s why I’m so excited about my role—I get to help them find success in the academic world.”<br />
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<b>Congratulations, graduates!</b><br />
As students, you are virtually connected to UW-Platteville and form bonds with classmates, instructors, and advisors. Upon graduation, you might feel as if you have been cut off from UW-Platteville. As an alumnus of UW-Platteville Online, you should never feel disconnected. The possibilities to stay involved are endless. See the suggestions below to get you started.<br />
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<li><b>Notify the Distance Learning Center when your mailing address or e-mail address changes. </b> </li>
<li><b>Volunteer</b>. The Distance Education Alumni Board is always looking for individuals to help with projects. </li>
<li><b>Become a mentor.</b> Help current and new students succeed by becoming a mentor. Join the LinkedIn group for your discipline to stay informed. </li>
<li><b>Visit UW-Platteville for Homecoming. </b> This year, Distance Education will celebrate 35 years with a homecoming celebration. Watch for more information on all the great events the weekend of October. </li>
<li><b>Join the UW-Platteville Alumni Association.</b> There are many benefits, including the opportunity to meet UW-Platteville alumni at regional events. A complete calendar of events can be found <a href="http://alumni.uwplatt.edu/news/default.asp">here</a>. Upcoming events include several golf outings. Once you join, regional events will be e-mailed to you. This is a great way to meet fellow distance alumni and also to hear stories from campus. </li>
<li><b>Consider donating to the Dawn Drake Scholarship Fund.</b> The fund provides an annual scholarship to a distance education student and is one of the few available to aid with tuition costs.</li>
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Matthew Meyer’s achievements and his commitment to earning his master’s degree were recognized when he was recently awarded the Dawn Drake Excellence in Distance Education Scholarship. Since graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from UW-Platteville in 2002, Meyer has worked for River Valley Testing Corporation in Neenah and Green Bay, Wis. <br />
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“I was starting to get to a point in my career where I felt my skills were plateauing a bit, and I had more complex projects that didn’t fit the mold of the idealized design scenario all the time,” Meyer said. “I talked it over with my family in great detail because it was going to be a big commitment, and they encouraged me to get started.” <br />
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Meyer did more than get started. With his family’s encouragement and support, in the fall of 2010, he took Advanced Finite Element Methods and Linear Algebra. He studied 4-6 hours a day on weekdays and 6-8 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, leaving him very little free time. <br />
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“After that first semester, I realized I didn’t need to go quite that fast,” Meyer said. “My son was just a few months old at that time. Now that he’s two, some of my more enjoyable moments during my studies are when he crawls up on my lap while I’m working. His random tapping of numbers on my calculator and his pretending to read my textbook keep me pushing forward with a smile on my face.” <br />
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Meyer’s dedication has also impacted his eleven-year-old daughter, who has improved her own study habits and grades as a result of her father’s commitment. Meyer, who currently has a 4.0 GPA, plans to take a summer and a fall course and graduate in December. <br />
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“Advice I have, particularly if you have a family, is to be up front with them immediately so they understand the demands,” Meyer said. “Share your study schedule so they have an understanding of when you’re busy – and if you’re done early, great. If you don’t set that schedule, it can be a challenge to manage the expectations of your family and your expectations for the class and what you want to get done.” <br />
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Meyer’s careful planning has been just one piece of his success. <br />
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“Matt submitted work of a highly professional level that was easy to read, progressed in a logical manner, explained his thought process as he progressed through the solution to the problem, and summarized the results,” said Mark Meyers, UW-Platteville Professor of Engineering and fellow geotechnical engineer. “Matt was the natural leader in my class. He exhibits professionalism and superior technical writing skills as evidenced in the technical reports he submitted, but also in the course discussions and paper reviews. This is likely a carryover from his professional experience and his UW-Platteville undergraduate experience.” <br />
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Meyer’s employer has been encouraging and supportive as well, and has already benefited from his efforts. “The geotechnical classes have been very beneficial – especially the geosynthetics class, which opened my eyes to all the products available and the applications for them. While I had some background in many of the geotechnical topics, the classes provided me with a heightened understanding and some immediate results that I could directly apply to my daily work,” Meyer said. <br />
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“I’ve now accumulated eight years as a UW-Platteville student and both my undergrad and graduate student experiences have been very positive. I think the education has been top-notch, and it has helped me tremendously. It’s shaped me as a person and professionally,” Meyer said. <br />
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-51840704845606221512013-04-05T10:35:00.000-05:002013-04-05T10:36:24.379-05:00Keep on course with system-wide classes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whether you need just a few general education credits (also known as gen eds) or you need everything from English to science, our relationship with UW-Colleges is one resource available to help you meet those requirements.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uwplatt.edu/disted/staff/faculty-and-staff-directory.html">Talk with your advisor </a>about how this option can help you complete your program plan. Note that you must also enroll in a UW-Platteville course for any semester you are enrolled in a UW-Colleges Online course. <br />
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For your convenience, you can register for UW-Colleges Online courses in PASS. You will see all offerings in the Course Subject Lookup under UWC. <br />
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<b>What you need to know before registering:</b> <br />
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<li>You must enroll in at least one UW-Platteville course (online or print based) for the term before adding a UW-Colleges Online course to your registration. </li>
<li>Registrations are submitted to UW-Colleges Online after we receive your full tuition payment and/or financial aid or military benefits confirmation. </li>
<li>UW-Colleges Online requires that you participate within the first two days after the course start date by completing a copyright agreement for each of your courses. Failure to do so will result in an automatic administrative withdrawal from the course. </li>
<li>To receive credit – and for your grade to be posted in PASS, you must earn at least a ‘C’ and have a transcript sent to UW-Platteville. </li>
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-53332667612780612772013-04-05T10:30:00.003-05:002013-04-05T10:30:42.792-05:00A friendship restored <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>[Student profile</b>]<br /><br />Returning to school as an adult has its share of challenges, but they’re much more manageable when you have a friend by your side. <br /><br />Carrie Vergin and Kari Nuszkiewicz first met when their oldest children—now nineteen years old—became friends in the sixth grade. They remained friendly over the years and eventually joined the same church. In 2011, they became classmates in the MSCJ program. And this past summer, they both graduated.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> </div>
UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-11011371732882108522013-04-05T10:25:00.004-05:002013-04-05T10:25:59.328-05:00Online degree programs make 'Military-Friendly' guide<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has included the <a href="http://www.gouwp.com/">University of Wisconsin-Platteville</a> in its <a href="http://www.mae-kmi.com/">2013 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities</a>.<br /> <br />"We recognize the unique learning needs of military members and veterans. We’re committed to supporting military personnel in achieving academic success," said Dawn Drake, executive director of alternative delivery systems.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />From community colleges to state universities, online universities, and nationally known centers of higher learning, MAE’s 2013 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities provides potential students with information about institutions that go out of their way to implement military-friendly policies in support of our men and women in uniform. <br /><br /><b>UW-Platteville Online offers: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Degree programs approved for Veterans Administration (VA) benefits under the GI Bill, as well as tuition assistance for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard service members </li>
<li>Camaraderie-building groups specifically designed for active-duty military, reservists, veterans, and military spouses </li>
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“Ever since I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, I had a
desire to get my master’s degree,” said 2012 MSCJ graduate Shawn Kudron.<br />
“Personally, I had an interest in furthering my education, and professionally,
a master’s degree could allow me to further my career.” <br />
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Shawn is a Captain and the Field Services Bureau Director
for the La Crosse Police Department in Wisconsin and wanted to complete his
degree online. “I liked the format that UW-Platteville offered. It really came
down to convenience and the fact that I could complete my degree working on my
classes at night and on the weekend.” </div>
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who wanted not only to learn, but also to take what he learned to become a
better leader,” said Jerry Schuetz, Shawn’s Criminal Justice Administration
instructor. “Shawn recognized that the more he put into his educational
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“I think that completing my degree really allowed me to
develop a broader base of understanding topics within the criminal justice
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In addition to earning his master’s degree, in 2010, Shawn
attended the FBI National Academy, a 10-week professional course for law
enforcement leaders. Participants must be nominated and then invited to the
program which seeks to improve law enforcement administration, standards,
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Shawn also completed the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager
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And he’s not through learning. “I’m going to continue to
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UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-68860156999030851642013-04-01T13:37:00.000-05:002013-04-01T13:53:55.475-05:00From the advising team<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consider summer school</b></span><br />
Are you thinking about taking summer courses? You just might be on to something.<br />
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1) Keeping your momentum. You have made great progress through the spring semester; you can keep that pace going without breaking your stride. Momentum can also be a great motivator. Adding a summer course brings you closer to your goal of obtaining your degree. <br />
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2) Financial savings. The tuition rate for online undergraduate and graduate students is scheduled to increase by $10 per credit for the fall term. You can beat the tuition increase. <br />
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3) Time. If you are motivated and know you can commit to the shortened time frame, you can complete a course in 10 weeks instead of 16. You’ll be covering the same depth of information, so we do encourage you to choose your course wisely to ensure your motivation meets the demands. <br />
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Call your advisor today to discuss which courses might work for you this summer. </div>
UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-8045208260275123282013-03-12T13:45:00.001-05:002013-03-13T16:08:05.760-05:00From the advising team<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The semester is already half over. Do you feel you are on top of things, or are you starting to feel overwhelmed? The advising team encourages you to take some time to evaluate how you are doing in your coursework. Some instructors calculate and post mid-term grades in D2L. Log into the Grades area of each of your online courses to be sure you know where you stand. If you have questions or concerns, a phone call to your instructor may help you approach the second half of the semester with new insights.<br />
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If a phone conversation is difficult to arrange, use e-mail or your course discussion board. Other students may have similar questions and concerns, and the instructor may choose to provide a response to the entire class.<br />
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“There were days that I wondered why I would do this. I
enjoyed all of it. I thought it was hard. It required a lot of work,” she said.
But Janet Crittenden’s hard work paid off. </div>
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Since graduating in December of 2012 with a master’s degree
in project management from UW-Platteville Online, Janet Crittenden is enjoying
her new position as Project Manager/Process Improvement Coordinator for the
University of Minnesota Rochester—a career change at age 53.</div>
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Janet had worked on the Twin Cities campus of the University
of Minnesota for 32 years. In 2000, while Assistant Director of the Registrar’s
Office, Janet was part of a restructuring that combined the public contact
services of the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts
into the One Stop Student Services Center.</div>
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The restructuring mandated that managers have bachelor’s
degrees, which Janet lacked. An exception was made for Janet, but the
experience underscored the value of credentials.</div>
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In spring 2009, she completed a campus-based bachelor’s
degree at the U of MN, while working full-time. By fall of that year Janet
began coursework in a campus-based master’s program (at the U of MN). Two
semesters into the Liberal Studies program, Janet decided a degree in project
management would be most beneficial to her career. “I wanted to get a degree
that was going to help me in my job,” Janet said.</div>
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“The project management program prepares you to work as a
manager in any organization. The methodologies used by the Project Management
Institute are fairly new, but projects are not new—they’ve been around
forever.Even if someone does not want to become a project manager, the classes
teach skills that help people manage projects,” Janet said.</div>
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Since the U of MN doesn’t offer a master’s in project
management, Janet began exploring options. A colleague, and UW-Platteville
alum, encouraged her to explore the program at UW-Platteville Online.The
program is one of only a select few to be g<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">lobally accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.</span></div>
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“I liked online courses better than face-to-face
courses-perhaps because of my age. When you’re in your 50s and you’re attending
classes, and the majority of the people in class are in their 20s, you feel out
of place. When you’re online, you don’t get that feeling, in fact, being
online, it seemed like other students kind of looked up to you more for advice
and that worked out better for me,” Janet said.</div>
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She enjoyed making connections
with her online classmates, and remains in contact with some. “You get to know
people as you work together on projects.” </div>
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“The instructors were accessible and responsive,” said
Janet, reflecting on the program.“I learned the most in Business
Communications, taught by B. J. Reed.I thought it would be easy, but it
surprised me. I used to write like I talked and thought that was okay, but I’ve
learned how to write in a more professional manner.”</div>
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Capstone advisor and reference, Ginger Levin said, “Janet
was an outstanding student. She showed an in-depth understanding of project
management and consistently submitted high-quality work, on time or ahead of
schedule. Her excellent work assisted her in obtaining another position where
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Janet applied for her new position while completing her
capstone project during the final term of her coursework.Her capstone focused on
standardizing written procedures and recommending a central location where
Academic Support Resources (ASR, a department on the Twin Cities campus) could
easily locate these procedures.“My experience at the University of Minnesota
along with my project management education seemed like a perfect fit.I thought,
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and its Distance Learning Center (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001b72DqfRpZKnZ2htUuaIuV_hzhcHSbLU7eBaVA17-ukTImyUQydOvMLimvEgIWNQvgqpIRSH5tyi7GrLAI4h7ysKXcbkBhezCU2S9RxvVNACGnDs9yrZ_SmI_KsQVOrDx">www.GoUWP.com</a>) have reached credit transfer agreement with several schools in California. The pacts allow students of particular institutions to turn coursework into credits to put toward an online master’s degree program.<br /><br />“For many students the next step on their educational journey is to leverage certificates they earn toward a graduate degree. These partnerships provide a perfect way to do that, said Elizabeth Lucas, coordinator of UW-Platteville's master's program in organizational change leadership.<br /><br />Please click a link below to learn more about each.<br /><br /><a href="http://pitchengine.com/Brand/PreviewPitch?brandid=fe8d3d20-d592-4e42-9da4-4ff302c7956a&pitchid=3fcdffb1-9da2-4d3a-90ea-42b2c3acf937">University of California Irvine Extension (UCI)</a><br /><a href="http://pitchengine.com/Brand/PreviewPitch?brandid=fe8d3d20-d592-4e42-9da4-4ff302c7956a&pitchid=01caff68-6208-4811-853b-c0a7f58a8a1e">University of California (UCLA) Extension</a><br /><a href="http://pitchengine.com/Brand/PreviewPitch?brandid=fe8d3d20-d592-4e42-9da4-4ff302c7956a&pitchid=3fcdffb1-9da2-4d3a-90ea-42b2c3acf937">University of California’s Riverside Extension (UCR)</a> <br /><br /><div>
For more on UW-Platteville and its online programs, visit <a href="http://www.uwplatt.edu/disted/">www.GoUWP.com</a>, call 800.362.5460 or e-mail <a href="http://disted@uwplatt.edu/">disted@uwplatt.edu</a>.<br /></div>
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville—a leader in online education <a href="http://www.uwplatt.edu/disted/">(GoUWP.com)</a>—has been named to the Military Friendly Schools ® list by Victory Media, Inc. The designation is awarded to the nation's top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their educational success.<br /><br />“Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools ® shows UW-Platteville's name commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students,” said Sean Collins, Director for G.I. Jobs and Vice President at Victory Media. “As interest in education grows we’re thrilled to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools."<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.pitchengine.com/universityofwisconsinplattevilledistancelearningcenter/university-of-wisconsinplatteville-named-military-friendly-school">here</a> for the full release.</div>
UW-Platteville Distance Learning Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740281159088079687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229295116614384352.post-91371231326691443582013-01-11T10:54:00.000-06:002013-01-11T10:54:03.718-06:00Magazine features master's in Distance Education Leadership<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Only a handful of master's programs focus on training distance education leaders and instructional technologists, despite a rising need for these positions.<br /><br />A Google search reveals only three U.S. master's programs that include distance education in their title. Canada's Athabasca University does have a Master of Education in Distance Education. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville started an online Master of Science in Distance Education Leadership this fall.<br /><br />"We really did not find that there was a critical mass of programs out there that would provide that knowledge and skill set for a virtual education leader or administrator," Croft said.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://bit.ly/S5DHGn">here</a> for entire article.<br /></div>
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides eight accredited online degree programs, including, appropriately, a master's degree in distance education leadership, which is receiving national attention as one of only three such programs in the country.<br /><br />Online education has skyrocketed in the last decade. <a href="http://www.eduventures.com/">Eduventures</a> estimates that in fall 2010, 2.78 million students enrolled in a fully online program, which represents 14 percent of all higher education enrollments. Furthermore, the Sloan Consortium reports that 1.6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in 2002, whereas 6.1 million students enrolled in fall 2010, representing 31 percent of all students enrolled in higher education.<br /><br /><br /> <div class="post-body">
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