Student Involvement Center
105E Reeve Union
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI 54901-3512
Phone: 920.424.3202
Fax: 920.424.3204
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| Textbook Rental - OSA-05-017 |
| WHEREAS: Purchasing textbooks typically costs undergraduate students between $200 and $600 per semester, and;
WHEREAS: Many students do not or cannot purchase required books due to the cost, and;
WHEREAS: Not purchasing required books can hinder a student's performance in class, and;
WHEREAS: Textbook rental would greatly reduce the per semester cost of books to students, and;
WHEREAS: Textbook rental would still allow students to purchase some or all of their books if they so choose, and;
WHEREAS: A textbook rental program would encourage more students to get the books that they need in order to succeed in their classes and participate in class discussions, and therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Oshkosh Student Association support textbook rental, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a committee be formed to include 6 voting students, with at least one student per college, 2 non-voting students as alternates, and 1 voting faculty member from each college, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The committee will work together to create a textbook rental proposal which would be acceptable to both students and faculty, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the proposal created by the committee will be voted on by the OSA Senate and Assembly, and the Faculty Senate; then be forwarded to the Chancellor, and;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the proposal will be submitted to OSA no later than February 23, 2006. |
| | Sponsor: Jeff Herzig, OSA President,Jessica Vredeveld, Sena - 2005-11-01 00:00:00 |
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| Universal Access - OSA-05-014 |
| WHEREAS: It is very important that students have complete access to the physical environment of their campus; and
WHEREAS: Students, no matter their ability, have varying learning styles that require professors and academic staff to engage students in multiple ways in order for learning to occur; and
WHEREAS: Faculty rarely are provided professional development opportunities to enhance or acquire effective teaching methods; and
WHEREAS: Universal design would provide a framework to enhance the teaching ability of many faculty; and
WHEREAS: The current approach to providing services or accommodations to students with a disability is costly, stigmatizing, and time-consuming; and
WHEREAS: Universal design takes a proactive approach that integrates planning and design to address everyone's physical and learning needs, whether they have a disability or not; and
WHEREAS: During these times of severe budget constraints, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh must adopt practices that maximize resource efficiency, one of the many results of universal design; and
WHEREAS: Physical access and the ability to learn directly affect "student life, services, and interests;" and;
WHEREAS: 36.09(5) of Wisconsin State Statutes provides students the authority for the "formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services and interests;" therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Oshkosh Student Association supports the establishment of universal design as the official policy of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the UW System; and
BE IT RESOLVED: That we request Chancellor Wells and the Board of Regents take appropriate action to expeditiously establish universal design as official policy of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the UW System; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That this resolution be communicated to Chancellor Wells; Cora Marrett, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Regent Elizabeth Burmaster; and United Council of UW Students. |
| | Sponsor: Tom Shields, OSA Vice President Sonja Kuhn, OSA Di - 2005-10-19 00:00:00 |
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| Union Underground/Beer Resolution - OSA-05-013 |
| WHEREAS: Alcohol is served in the Underground for special events such as Alumni functions, administrative functions, special Greek events, and the EAA convention, and;
WHEREAS: Alcohol was offered to students until 1998, and;
WHEREAS: Other campuses such as Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, River Falls, La Crosse, and Whitewater successfully offer alcohol in their student Union, and;
WHEREAS: One of the goals the Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness Task Force would like to see accomplished is more education about students consuming alcohol, and;
WHEREAS: Serving alcohol in the Union would provide an educational, safe, and controlled environment to relax in, letting the University promote healthy and safe drinking choices, while considering the interests of all of the students on campus, and;
WHEREAS: More students would be willing to use the Underground during events such as Open Mic, Concerts, and Battle of the Bands, and;
WHEREAS: Off campus students would be willing to use the facilities rather than just the underclassmen who reside in the residence halls, and;
WHEREAS: More constituents will come to discuss University and community issues that have direct effect on the student body during OSA Senate Forums in the Underground, and;
WHEREAS: University core values of Engagement and Support and Diversity and Inclusivity could be achieved on campus through community, professor, and student interaction, providing a place for students and professors to discuss topics outside of class, and;
WHEREAS: Having this service added to the Underground would support the ideas and the core values and missions of the University, and;
BE IT RESOLVED: That OSA President Jeff Herzig and OSA Vice President Tom Shields have a conversation with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Petra Roter and submit a proposal regarding alcohol being served in the Underground, and;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the Oshkosh Student Association recommends to the Reeve Advisory Council that alcohol be served in the Underground. |
| | Sponsor: Michael Ryan, Senator, College of Letters and Scie - 2005-10-18 00:00:00 |
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| Budget Reconciliation - OSA-05-012 |
| WHEREAS: 75% of Financial aid assistance available to college students comes from the federal government, making it essential that Congress invest in access to higher education in the face of increasing college costs, and;
WHEREAS: The Higher Education Act (HEA) is the single piece of federal legislation that controls almost all higher education programs and was originally designed by Congress so that every qualified student, regardless of income, could pursue higher education, and;
WHEREAS: The House of Representatives will be voting on a bill (H.R. 609) to reauthorize the HEA this fall, and;
WHEREAS: H.R. 609 represents the single largest cut in the history of student aid programs by: eliminating in-school loan consolidation, making fixed rate loan consolidation more expensive for students, creating a mandatory 1% fee for each student loan, taking away on-time repayment of benefits among many more changes, and;
WHEREAS: Budget Reconciliation will enact many of the changes decided in HR 609 for the upcoming fiscal year, and;
WHEREAS: The passage of Budget Reconciliation will result in elimination of up to $9 Billion from student lending programs, therefore making it more expensive for students to obtain higher education, and;
WHEREAS: Currently 39% of students graduate with unmanageable levels of loan debt (defined as more than 8% of monthly income) and the passage of Budget Reconciliation will increase this percentage, and;
WHEREAS: The United States Student Association (USSA) our National lobbyists and United Council of UW Students our state student association have encouraged our action, and provided us with facts on this legislations effects to students, and;
WHEREAS: OSA has the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services, and interests of the students at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, Therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Oshkosh Student Association formally opposes H.R. 609 and Budget Reconciliation as it relates to higher education, and;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the Oshkosh Student Association shall join student governments from across the state and country in actively opposing HR 609 and Budget Reconciliation through participating in the National call-in day on October 11th and 19th 2005. |
| | Sponsor: - 2005-10-10 00:00:00 |
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| Presidential Appointments - OSA-05-009 |
| BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approve the following Presidential appointments and recommendations:
1. Chris Horton Alternate, Academic Computer Users Group
2. Donald Murray AODA Task Force
3. Matt Davis American Disabilities Act Committee
4. Chris Horton Distinguished Teaching Award Committee
5. Matt Davis Faculty Senate Assessment Committee
6. Jenny Schad Fall Fest Committee
7. Trevor Stellrecht Gender Equity Council
8. Angela Rodriguez Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
9. Dan Christian Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
10. Trevor Stellrecht Intercollegiate Athletic Committee
11. Lauren Tennie Senior Awards Selection Committee
12. Brandon Meye Senior Awards Selection Committee
13. Michael Martis Senior Awards Selection Committee
14. Lauren Tennie Student Conduct Panel
15. Brandon Meye Student Conduct Panel
16. Michael Martis Student Conduct Panel
17. Lauren Tennie Student Tribunal
18. Chris Horton Student Tribunal
19. Alicia Nall Tom Segnitz Leadership Award Committee
20. Trevor Stellrecht United Students in Residence Halls Food Committee
21. Alicia Nall University Honors Program Council
22. Jerimiah Slinde University Honors Program Council
23. Matt Davis Advisory Council for Academic AdvisingDale Meinholz Advisory Council for Academic Advising
24. Amanda Cone Allocations Appeals Committee
25. Jess Koch Allocations Appeals Committee
26. Thomas Wolf Allocations Appeals Committee
27. Jantira Thomas Allocations Committee
28. Joe Smith Allocations Committee (Chair)
29. Kat Stillings Allocations Committee
30. Amy Jermier Allocations Committee
31. Jennifer Thomas Differential Tuition Core Assessment Committee
32. Jantira Thomas Differential Tuition Finance Committee
33. Laura Hendrickson Differential Tuition Finance Committee
34. Sarah Watts Differential Tuition Finance Committee
35. Aletha Champine Differential Tuition Finance Committee
36. Linsey Keller Differential Tuition Finance Committee
37. Adam Bremberger Differential Tuition Finance Committee
38. Aletha Champine Differential Tuition Program Committee
39. Amanda Cone NCA Accreditation Preparation Committee
40. Ryan Nohr Alternate, NCA Accreditation Preparation Committee
41. Amanda Cone NCA Accreditation Preparation Sub Committee: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
42. Niky Fischer Reeve Advisory Council
43. Lauren Kutz Reeve Advisory Council
44. Thomas Wolf Segregated Fees Committee, Chair
45. Thomas Wolf Segregated Fees Committee
46. Jennifer Thomas Segregated Fees Committee
47. D.J. Fencsik Segregated Fees Committee
48. Jeff Herzig Segregated Fees Committee
49. Angi Daus Segregated Fees Committee
50. Tom Bertram Segregated Fees Committee
51. Brandon Strand Alternate, Segregated Fees Committee
52. Amanda Cone Taylor Hall and Student Recreation & Wellness Center Percent for Arts Committee
53. Jeff Herzig, University Planning Leadership and Needs Council
54. Tom Shields Alternate, University Planning Leadership and Needs Council |
| | Sponsor: - 2005-10-10 00:00:00 |
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| Elections Results |
| President / VP: 679 votes counted
Amanda Cone / Brandon Strand - 542
Korie Mertens / Michael Ryan - 137
Senate
COEHS: 193 votes counted
Lauren Tennie - 99
Jenny Schad - 94
COLS: 2288 votes counted
Margret LaBorde - 198
Jenny LaBorde - 196
Nate Nelson - 196
Andrew Fisher - 187
Collin Bennet - 187
Ryan Nohr - 179
Matt Davis - 178
Tom Becker - 171
Molly Smith - 168
Robert Reeves - 159
Lauren Kutz - 159
Delond Blunt - 158
William Kovac - 152
* Jeff Koch was disqualified because he is not a current student
COBA: 276 votes counted
Nathan Gribowski - 98
Jay Glisendorf - 91
Thomas Frazier - 87
Nursing: 41 votes counted
Kent Karls - 41
Referenda
United Council: 681 votes counted
For - 398
Against - 283
Constitution #1: 441 votes counted
For 382
Against - 59
Constitution #2: 419 votes counted
For - 371
Against - 48
Constitution #3: 404 votes counted
For - 362
Against - 42
Constitution #4: 397 votes counted
For - 354
Against - 43
Beer in Union: 761 votes counted
For - 580
Against - 181 |
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| ON LINE ELECTIONS |
| OSA's Elections are on April 4th and 5th.
Offices up for election include: President and Vice President, Senators from each college (Business, L&S, Nursing, Education & Human Services) as well as referendum questions including: Beer in the Union Underground, OSA Constitution Changes, and Membership with United Council reauthorization. |
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| UW costs rise out of reach for many poor |
| Aid lags; students come from wealthier families
By MEGAN TWOHEY
mtwohey@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Feb. 18, 2006
More than a century after Wisconsin created a public university to serve all its citizens regardless of income, evidence is mounting that some students can no longer afford the bill. |
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| Editorial: UW tuition needs clarity |
| Editorial from the Oshkosh Northwestern Feb 10th 2006
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a plan Thursday to lower the nonresident tuition rate. The thinking was that UW universities needed to be more competitive against other out-of-state tuition rates.
The proposal has been for a net reduction in nonresident tuition that will result in reductions between $2,300 and $2,700. While we side with making education as affordable as possible for students, we think UW students get value for the dollar.
There are many people that this new rule won't affect. Minnesota students have tuition reciprocity. Strike them from the list. UW-Madison isn't included. It's non-resident rate is considered competitive. Check it off, too. Students who later declare residency in Wisconsin won't apply. Check them off.
The remaining pool of students will be those who can afford out-of-state tuition here and elsewhere. One example reported was that the UW System cost about $3,000 more than the University of Louisville to a non-resident student.
Call us biased, but isn't a UW education worth more than one from Louisville? If that means paying $3,000 more, is that necessarily a bad deal? Unless there's more to it, we'd say that the value for the dollar is worth paying a little more. |
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| Governor Doyle Unveils “Affordability Agenda” |
| In State of State Address, Governor Doyle Unveils "Affordability Agenda" for Middle Class and Working Families
Says Focus Must Be on Middle Class and Working Families Squeezed by Health Care and Energy Costs, College Tuition
Another proposal called for what the Governor calls the Wisconsin Covenant
READ MORE HERE |
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| Gov. Doyle: Outlines Priorities for 2006 |
| Gov. Doyle: Outlines Priorities for 2006 in Annual State of the State Address
1/3/2006
Governor Jim Doyle will deliver his State of the State Address to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers of the State Capitol. The speech will focus on the Governor's priorities for the next year, including improving education, expanding access to health care, and creating jobs for the people of Wisconsin.
The speech will be broadcast live with closed captioning on Wisconsin Public Television stations statewide. The speech will also be webcast live via Governor Doyle's website www.wisgov.state.wi.us. |
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| Gov. Doyle coming to Oshkosh |
| We encourage students in the area to attend this session and let Governor Doyle know how you feel both as a citizen of Oshkosh and a student.
Oshkosh residents will have an opportunity to express their opinions and concerns to Gov. Jim Doyle on Thursday when he comes to Oshkosh for a town hall meeting. The session from is from 12-1:15 p.m. at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., on Jan. 5 for residents to discuss the state of the community.
Those attending the meeting will be able to express their opinions about what they saw as successful and unsuccessful things that occurred in 2005. "It will be an opportunity for the citizens of Oshkosh to talk about what they see as most important to them," she said.
Anyone can attend the session. |
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| Students hopes and hard work unsuccessful |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 21, 2005
Contact: Jasmine Harris, USSA Legislative Director, (202) 277-1499
Students Outraged About $13 Billion Raid on Student Aid
By a vote of 51-50 in the Senate and 212-206 in the House, Congress passed legislation that has a net cut of $12.7 billion from the student loan programs. The student loan program cuts represent one-third of the total spending reduction package offered by House and Senate leadership. Students and families will face increased interest rates at a time when college costs are skyrocketing.
Instead of investing in higher education and the future of our country, Congress passed legislation that puts college even further out of reach for Americas families, said Eddy Morales, President of the United States Student Association.
The bill generates over 70% of its total education savings from charging higher loan interest rates to borrowers. Congress plans to swindle students and families by forcing them to make excessive interest payments on their loans, said Jennifer Pae, Vice President of USSA.
Most federal student loans will be impacted by the interest rate changes. Stafford loans will move to a fixed 6.8% interest rate and PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students) loans will increase to a fixed 8.5% interest rate. My current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.7%. Now that Congress has approved the 6.8% fixed interest rate, I will end up paying thousands more in interest payments over the life of my loans, said Jeannie Biniek, Vice President of Associated Students at the UCLA and USSA Board of Directors Member.
While Congress directs several billion dollars to pay for grant aid and some student borrower benefits, the bulk of the cuts will be sent out of the program to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. The hit on students and parents are part of a larger package of more than $40 billion in cuts to federal programs like student loans, Medicaid and food stamps. A corresponding package of $70 billion in new tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans will be voted on early in 2006.
Students made our voice heard by making over 17,500 calls and contacting Congress over 22,000 in the course of our campaign to Stop the Raid on Student Aid and defeat budget reconciliation, said Morales. Now students are committed to making sure that Members who decided to abandon students in this vote will hear our voice at the ballot box in 2006.
The United States Student Association USSA is the country's oldest and largest national student organization, representing over a million students nationwide. Founded in 1947, USSA is the recognized voice for students on Capitol Hill, in the White House and the Department of Education.
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| Fights between Leg & UW hurt students, state |
| Fights between legislators, UW hurt students, state," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 26.
An editorial calls for a ceasefire between UW System administators and Wisconsin legislators. |
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| OSA Adopt a Family Campaign |
| Again this year, as has been OSA's custom the past 4 years, we have "adopted" a needy family. Our families always come from Lincoln School. This is the school located right in the University's backyard on the corner of Algoma and Washington. This school has many special needs children and the families are usually very strapped financially. It is good that we as neighbors, reach out to them and show them what good stewards we truly are to the community!
Talk about this project with your organizations and think about what you might like to do to help. I know many of you do some type of philanthropy at this time of year, but it would be wonderful if we could all work together to accomplish the same goal; helping someone in need. Last year with all our combined effort we raised over $2,500 which helped 2 large families. We purchased winter coats, shoes, socks, hats, mittens, etc. These are things these children are in desperate need of. We also purchased for the school undergarments for students, crayons, markers, pencils, etc. These items are things that seem incidental but are in great need at the school.
All donations must be in to the OSA office by December 12th. Checks should be made out to OSA. We will have a box by the door of Assembly meetings and one in the OSA office that you may place your donations. During that same week we will shop and wrap all the items. We will grab some pizzas and have a regular party in the OSA office!
In closing, I would like to thank you all for your past efforts and contributions and the love you have shown to these families. Your enthusiasm and generosity always touches my heart! My personal thanks for making this such a rewarding and humbling experience. You guys are the best.
Warmest Regards,
Jill R. |
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| Congress Passed Budget Reconciliation |
| United States Student Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 18, 2005
Contact: Jasmine Harris, USSA Legislative Director, (202) 277-1499
Congress Turned its Back on Students, Passed Budget Reconciliation
By a vote of 217-215, the House of Representatives turned its back on students today by passing the largest cuts to student loans in the history of the federal programs. Termed Budget Reconciliation, the bill cut $14.3 billion from the student loan programs by increasing interest rates, imposing new mandatory taxes and eliminating crucial benefits for student borrowers.
Students are disappointed that their Representatives do not care about their futures. "The passage of this legislation was a slap in the face to low and moderate-income families. Budget Reconciliation poses a serious threat to access to higher education for millions of students," stated United States Student Association (USSA) Vice President Jennifer Pae. "Many students can barely manage their current loan debt, and increasing the typical student's debt by an additional $5800 will only make students suffer."
Although Budget Reconciliation passed, students are very proud of their mobilization effort. Campuses across the country held activities over the last 3 months to oppose student aid cuts. In total, students generate over 17,000 phone calls and 24,500 contacts (including calls, e-mails and petitions) with their Representatives and Senators. "Students have been organizing to defeat Budget Reconciliation since the day it was first proposed. We are extremely proud of our efforts and will continue to organize to make education a reality for all American families," said USSA President Eddy Morales.
As the Budget Reconciliation bill moves to the Conference Committee stage, students will continue to organize against the final passage of a conferenced budget bill. "Students intend to make Congress aware that Budget Reconciliation threatens the future of our generation and the livelihood of our country. We are optimistic that we can defeat the final Budget Reconciliation bill, even if it means we must make calls during finals week and our winter vacation," said Ashley Rees, Associated Students of the University of Oregon Legislative Director and USSA Board Member.
The United States Student Association (USSA) is the nation's oldest and largest national student organization, representing over a million students nationwide. Founded in 1947, USSA is the recognized voice for students on Capitol Hill, in the White House and in the Department of Education. |
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| BUDGET RECONCILIATION PASSES |
| Budget Reconciliation barely passed 217-215, with 14 Republicans voting against it. Here is a breakdown of how the Wisconsin congressional delegation voted:
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-01 District) YES (testified in support of budget reconciliation on the floor)
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-02) NO
Rep. Ron Kind (D-03) NO (spoke against budget reconciliation citing how it hurts students)
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-04) NO
Rep. James Sessenbrenner (R-05) YES
Rep. Tom Petri (R-06) YES
Rep. Dave Obey (D-07) NO
Rep. Mark Green (R-08) YES
In case you're wondering if this outcome is good or bad for students, it is definitely bad. Of the $50 billion cut, $14.3 billion will come from student loan programs. Translation, if you're looking at graduating with $17,500 in student loan debt (about the WI average) you can expect to pay around $5,400 more in various loan fees and interest. |
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| UPDATE ABOVE - Help Stop the Raid on Student Aid! |
| House Leadership temporarily postponed a vote on Budget Reconciliation, which included the largest cut to student loans in the history of the federal programs.
Rep. Tom Petri
490 West Rolling Meadows Drive
Suite B
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Toll-free in Wisconsin: 800/242-4883
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Dial: 1-800-574-4243. |
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| Key Operational Plans |
| To: University Community
From: Richard H. Wells, Chancellor
Date: November 1, 2005
Subject: Next two Key Operational Plans
Today we are making available for your review the drafts of two more Key Operational Plans: the Facilities Master Plan and the Information Technology Plan. Over the past decade we have experienced relentless cut backs in the state's support of higher education, which have resulted in tuition hikes for Wisconsin's students and their families, lower than average pay raises for University employees, and much stiffer competition from sister institutions to enroll new freshmen while upholding the recently improved academic profile [ACT score and average High School class rank] at UW Oshkosh. Clearly, we need to align every aspect of our day to day operations with our mission, vision, values, and directions if we are to function optimally in these changing circumstances. We seek your insight in setting priorities and your advice on adopting strategic plans and policies that will allow UW Oshkosh to organize itself in a manner that is widely endorsed as the optimum.
Our desire is to develop all seven drafts of the Key Operational Plans through open discussion and debate and to move them forward with the full support of the campus community. All drafts of the Key Operational Plans articulate data-driven planning assumptions, policy issues and recommendations, and all solicit your advice and recommendations on a number of important planning and policy issues through a set of Feedback Questions, which will be analyzed and used to revise the plans. To facilitate your discussion and debate of the plans, we have set up a Discussion Forum (Bulletin Board) where you may post your answers to the questions and/or your comments for others to view, and where you may view and respond to messages posted by others.
All of the draft plans present choices we have and decisions we have to make on a number of issues. For example, the Enrollment Management and Student Support Plan notes that, while nontraditional degree and certificate programs have grown rapidly, we have no targets per se for the enrollment of adult nontraditional students (defined as either undergraduate or graduate students 25 years or older). UWO can choose either a steady-state or growth approach to adult nontraditional students. There are opportunities for growth, but they require members of the campus to embrace collaborative and degree-completion programs and to convert programs to on-line and nontraditional delivery formats. If we chose to enroll additional adult students, we must make a conscious decision to provide the kinds of programs including degree completion options, seamless transitions from 2 to 4-year institutions, applied studies, and degree options in high-interest areas that will meet their needs. As this example shows, the Key Operational Plans are interrelated. Please take time now to review the five plans that are available, to respond to the questions, and to engage in dialogue with your colleagues and coworkers in the Discussion Forum at http://www.uwosh.edu/strategicplan/ |
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| Beer in the Union Proposal |
| As part of our campaign to have beer served in the underground we are formulating our proposal to forward to RAC and Administration. If you have comments, suggestions, concerns, or items you wish to add to the proposal for adding beer in the Union underground send them to beerintheru@yahoo.com or click the link (headline) above.
You may also view the proposal, select "Documents" from the left side menu, then "Legislation" |
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| Budget Reconciliation Call in Day Wednesday Oct 19 |
| As part of Resolution OSA-05-012 dealing with Budget Reconciliation OSA's call in day will be Wednesday Oct. 19th. Below is a script to use when calling if you wish.
Rep. Tom Petri
490 West Rolling Meadows Drive
Suite B
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Toll-free in Wisconsin: 800/242-4883
Script:
Hello Congressperson________. My name is ________. I am a student at UW Oshkosh and a voter in your district. I am calling you today in conjunction with the United States Student Association's National Call-In Day to urge you to vote against Budget Reconciliation and House Resolution 609. I oppose Budget Reconciliation because the proposed $9 billion cut to student loan programs will be devastating to college students. I oppose H.R. 609 because it makes drastic policy cuts to student loan programs. Together, these bills will dramatically limit access to higher education. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your support.
ALSO:
WISPIRG will be tabling on Wed Oct 19th from 10-2 in the Reeve. They also have weekly meetings on Tues nights at 9:15 in Reeve 220. If interested in helping you could show up there this week when they will be working out the final details. Otherwise you can give e-mail Jessi Dresen and she will answer any questions that you might have. dresej78@uwosh.edu |
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| 2006 Housing Guide |
| The 2006 Housing Guide is finished!
Pick up a copy today in the OSA/Student Legal Services Office, located in 105E Reeve Union in the Student Leadership and Involvement Center! It is also available at: http://www.uwosh.edu/osa/documents.php?basedir=housing |
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| Welcome Back |
| On behalf of OSA, I would like to welcome all new students, faculty and staff to UW Oshkosh and the 2005-2006 academic year. And of course welcome back to those who are continuing on.
We encourage new students to get involved in campus government or other organizations that interest you. The best way to find out about these organizations is at Taste of Oshkosh On Tuesday Sept. 6th from 11-2 outside Polk Library and Reeve Union.
Stop bye OSA's tent get some candy, get your Student Saver Card, and sign up to get involved. |
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| University Budget Cuts Forum |
| On Monday, September 19th PSSA is sponsoring a forum/roundtable discussion titled "Crisis in the Public University: funding cuts and tuition raises in the UW System." OSA is co-sponsoring the event and incourages you to attend.
Guest speakers are Representative Gregg Underheim, Dean Michael Zimmerman of L&S, a student representative from the United Student Council in Madison and Dr. David Siemers of the Political Science Dept.
The event will run from 3-4:30 in Reeve 202 and is open to the public. |
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| A little financial relief |
| | On Tuesday I attended Lt. Gov Barbara Lawton's press conference, and was somewhat pleased. Details follow in the linked article. Despite Gov. Jim Doyle using his veto pen to restore more than $50 million for the UW System, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh still must trim $1.6 million from its budget. |
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| Petra Roter named VC for Student Affairs |
| | Petra Roter, the senior student affairs officer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, has been named UW-Oshkosh vice chancellor for student affairs, effective Aug. 1 |
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| OSA's Press Conference a success |
| | Our press conference held Monday with Rep, Petri has gotten support from the local media. Our university clearly heard our message and we look forward to the bill passing and UW Oshkosh switching to the Direct Loan program. |
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