strategic action initiatives
Launched Action Priorities
Bachelor of Science in Education—PK-3, PK-6 and Dual PK-3/Special Education Licenses
A seamless system for early childhood professionals who have associate’s degrees to move into a baccalaureate program.
2002: College of Education and Human Services faculty and staff completed an articulation agreement with the technical college system for early childhood professionals. A faculty member was assigned to develop course alignments with Fox Valley Technical College. First candidates for the program admitted in fall 2003. Status: Complete
2005-2006: Program has been finalized and moved into implementation. The first cohort of students started coursework in spring 2006 and include students from Fox Valley Technical College, UW Manitowoc and local Head Start programs.
College of Nursing Articulation with Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)
Collaboration with technical colleges to reduce credits-to-degree for transfer nursing students.
2002: Courses were jointly offered with North Central Technical College (Wausau). Negotiations conducted with other WTCS campuses. Status: Ongoing
Center for New Learning: Organizational Administration Articulation with WTCS
Degree completion in organizational administration for students in the technical college system.
2002: A systemwide articulation agreement was signed with WTCS for supervisory management associate degree holders. A separate articulation agreement was signed with Fox Valley Technical College for five other programs, most notably the Aeronautics Pilot Training Program. Status: Completed
Alternative Licensing Program for ESL/Bilingual Teachers
Alternate licensing program for ESL/bilingual teachers.
2002: The College of Education and Human Services initiated weekend courses as well as two summer courses in linguistics. There were 18 students in this first group.
2003: Sixty general education teachers received training toward ESL/bilingual education licensure. In spring 2004, 29 Green Bay teachers enrolled in the graduate course “Issues in Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy Development for English Language Learners in the Regular Classroom.” Eight bilingual teachers are receiving training toward master’s degrees in educational administration. More than 100 teachers, counselors and higher education faculty members attended a two-day institute in April 2004 on best practices and strategies for teaching limited-English proficient students. Status: Ongoing
2005-2006: The program trains approximately 100 students, both undergraduate and graduate, each year in ESL/bilingual education and attracts between 100 and 200 students
Access for Preparing Professionals for Learning: Future Teacher Institute
Precollege institute for culturally diverse students.
2002: Indian Teachers for Indian Children Institutes were held during the fall, spring and summer sessions. The Aspiring Pupils for Professional Leadership in Education (APPLE) precollege program completed its second summer institute with 35 students.
2003: On campus in June 2004, 26 Native American students participated in the Intertribal Precollege Nursing and Education Program and more than 20 students in grades 6-8 participated in APPLE. Status: Ongoing
2005-2006: On campus in July 2005, 22 Native American students participated in the Intertribal Precollege Nursing and Education Program. Status: Ongoing
Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Accelerated degree in nursing for non-nursing graduates.
2002: Program was approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and the Commission for Collegiate Nursing. The first cohort of 13 students was admitted with start-up funding from private donors. Status: Completed
Master’s of Business Administration Foundations Online
Collaborative program to offer an online master’s degree in business administration.
2002: The Graduate Business Education Consortium of four accredited business programs (UW-Eau Claire, La Crosse, Parkside and Oshkosh) continued to offer all foundation courses either once or twice in 2002-2003 to enable students to take all courses online within a one-year period. The first cohort of students completed two of the four modules in the consortium’s online MBA program.
2003: For the past six years, the consortium has offered graduate courses online for students in their respective programs. This year, the consortium submitted to the UW System an Entitlement Plan to offer an online master’s of business administration degree. This would be the first degree granted by a consortium of universities. Status: Ongoing
Bachelor of Liberal Studies–Online Learning and Leadership Emphasis
Expansion of the bachelor’s degree of liberal studies to include the learning and leadership option.
2002: A certificate in Civic and Community Leadership was approved. Curriculum was redesigned to deliver the program in a seven-week format and on-site for Miles Kimball employees. Status: Completed
Comprehensive Integration of Technology in the Business Curriculum
Training in use of technology to support data-based, decision-making.
2002: Three new courses were introduced to support this initiative.
2003: Undergraduate students are now required to take a course in quantitative business analysis. While the course is difficult, it has proven to be very valuable for students, particularly when interviewing for jobs and performing in the workplace. Status: Ongoing
Technology-Based Student Internships
Increase Center for Community Partnerships internships.
2002: The number of internships increased by 20 percent. Overall intern satisfaction was up 25 percent. Status: Completed
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Collaboration with UW-Green Bay to develop MSW.
2002: The degree program received approval from UW System and its accrediting agency and received $300,000 in federal funding. A new faculty member was recruited to teach in the program. The first class began coursework in fall 2003. Status: Completed
Collaborative Aviation Program
Collaboration with Fox Valley Technical College to develop the only aerospace technology curriculum in Wisconsin.
2002: Credit transfer agreement was completed with Fox Valley Technical College to facilitate transfer from an aeronautics–pilot training associate’s degree into a bachelor’s degree of liberal studies in organizational administration, resulting in the state’s only “2-plus-2” aeronautics degree program. Status: Completed
Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance
Partnership of 13 public institutions of higher education to address common needs of the member institutions and the citizens of northeastern Wisconsin.
2002: The alliance developed articulation agreements in organizational administration, nursing and early childhood education. Programs for sharing library resources were enhanced and expanded, along with involvement in the Wisconsin Interlibrary Services’ Virtual Reference pilot project. Plans are being developed for collaboration among NEW ERA institutions in medical technology, teacher licensure and technology education, as well as opportunities for shared faculty. An audit of the region’s manufacturing, engineering and technology management resources was completed.
2003: The alliance developed statements of its mission, vision, goals and action initiatives and met with legislators to explore collaborations with them. A bachelor’s degree program in aviation was developed and implemented. A teacher licensure group enhanced access to educational programs within the alliance and is developing plans for a bachelor’s degree in math/science education and a new master’s degree program. All 13 partnering institutions participated in a NEW ERA faculty college regarding the needs of nontraditional students, a workshop on “Hybrid/Learning Objects” and a seminar on adult learners in transition. Status: Ongoing
Women’s Center
Center to promote academic, personal and professional growth of women on campus.
2002: A director for the center was appointed. A vision and goals statement was crafted. The center participated in the sponsorship of five on-campus activities. Space has been identified for the Women’s Center in the Foundation Center (formerly Newman Center).
2003: With no physical space during the 2003-2004 academic year, the Women’s Center focused on educational programming concerning women’s experiences and gender dynamics. The center sponsored six on-campus programs and co-sponsored five. Additionally, the director gave two major talks in the community and started forming alliances in the Fox Valley area. The center also worked closely with WWHEL (Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership) to bring women’s leadership programs to campus, including a regional, all-day workshop. The center developed a website that can be accessed at www.uwosh.edu/womenscenter. In May, the center moved to its new space in the Foundation Center. Status: Ongoing
Office of International Education
Office to support study abroad programs.
2002: All study abroad and exchange programs were transferred from Continuing Education to the Office of International Education. A coordinator and a program assistant were hired. Status: Completed
2003: Due to a doubling of programs, a limited-term employee assistant was hired. As soon as space becomes available, the international student adviser and the director of the National Student Exchange also will be added to the office. Status: Ongoing
Living, Learning and Serving Community
Vision and guidelines for establishing a new high-density, 500-home, urban neighborhood that incorporates commercial, service and educational activities.
2002: Major study and resulting documents were widely disseminated and discussed with the City of Oshkosh and numerous developers. The City of Oshkosh, with input from the University, has drawn up guidelines for a request for proposal for several parcels of land located within the proposed LLSC region. Initial plans for a developer-funded, 30,000-square-foot University Outreach Center are in progress. Plans for creating the nation’s first teaching marina and Marina Management Program are being refined.
2003: After implementing Phase I of the Redevelopment Project Plan for the Marion Road area, the City of Oshkosh solicited proposals for Phase II that would incorporate aspects of the Living, Learning and Serving Community concept. In response, the University signed a contract with UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning to prepare a design concept for the LLS Community Center building that would: house the University Outreach Center; provide a venue for private enterprises, such as a market/café; and serve as a model for Phase II developers of the Marion Road Redevelopment Project. Status: Ongoing
Facilities Master Plan
Plan for facilities improvement, future acquisitions and new construction.
2002: Recreation and Wellness Center Facility to accommodate students’ recreational and wellness needs. The Venture Architects firm submitted its site, cost and feasibility study. An all-student referendum approved the use of segregated fees to build the projected $21 million center. The UW Board of Regents and State Building Commission approved the project. Expected completion is on or before fall 2006.
Acquisition of four properties (Newman Center, UW Oshkosh Credit Union, Deltox, AxleTech) adjacent to the campus. These properties would house the UW Oshkosh —UW-Stout Manufacturing Through Technology Management program, student support services, facilities management services and expanded parking. The Newman Center (renamed Foundation Center) and Credit Union property were purchased by the UW Oshkosh Foundation. The Foundation Center will house the Division of Academic Support and the Women’s Center, while the Credit Union property will temporarily house the grants office Student Support, Development and Referral Center. The proposed renovation of Elmwood Commons will provide space for expanded advising, counseling and career services.
New academic building. This project will house the College of Business Administration and many departments from the College of Letters and Science. The building will address a 215,000-square-foot shortage by adding approximately 135,000 square feet of assignable space to our academic facilities.
Pearl Avenue road relocation. The existing two-lane road that runs behind Kolf Sports Center will be expanded to a four-lane boulevard that will serve as the main thoroughfare for campus and access to the downtown commercial district.
Oshkosh Sports Athletic Complex expansion and renovation. The existing natural turf football field will be replaced with a multipurpose, state-of-the-art synthetic turf. A new nine-lane running track will be installed around the perimeter of the field. Other adjacent fields and support facilities will be renovated. A feasibility study to launch a capital campaign for the project was conducted.
2003: The acquisition and renovation of the Newman Center was completed during the academic year. This facility now houses all of the components of the Division of Academic Support and the newly established Women’s Center. In addition, the facility also features an 800-seat assembly hall that will be used by student groups and various other entities.
Following a successful fundraising drive, ground-breaking ceremonies were held on June 7, 2004, for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, synthetic football/soccer field and track facility at the Titan Stadium. Renovation of this $5.7 million facility is currently in progress. The facility is to be renamed the Oshkosh Sports Complex upon completion of this work.
The architectural firm of Potter Lawson, in association with the Cannon Design Group, was selected for the design and construction oversight of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Design of this $21 million facility should be completed within the next academic year.
The $13 million renovation and upgrade of Taylor Residence Hall began May 16, 2004. The project was designed by the firm of Uihlein-Wilson Architects. Miron Construction Inc. is the general contractor for the construction activities. The work is expected to take more than 15 months, with occupancy scheduled for fall 2005.
Scott Residence Hall and the Gruenhagen Conference Center are being retrofitted with new sprinkler and fire alarm systems. In addition, elevator systems in both buildings are being upgraded. The cost for the renovations of these 10-story structures is $6.2 million. A parking plan was developed and approved.
Status: This has been merged into the Facilities Master Plan Key Operational Plan