Good Afternoon, Colleagues. Here are this week’s updates from Academic Affairs.
Budget Forum (Note Time Change)
Just a reminder that you are invited to attend a public forum on UWM’s budget issues tomorrow (Tuesday, June 14), from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the UWM Ballroom East. We are hosting this forum at the request of the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus, which was based on Regent President Regina Millner’s encouragement for UW System institutions to hold public discussions on the impact of budget cuts. Based on the request, the purpose of the forum is to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on our budget situation.
The Week
Monday
We have our usual Chancellor’s Cabinet meeting today. The Honors College has its New Student Orientation where I will make a few remarks. In the afternoon, CEMAT meets. The agenda items include UWM Home Page Redesign, the SEM Dashboard Project, WiscAid Survey Information, and Financial Aid Funds from System.
Tuesday – National Flag Day
June 14th is National Flag Day as it commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
I have my weekly meeting with my staff, followed by a meeting with VC Robin Van Harpen. Later, I’ll attend the University Committee and meet with Dean Kanti Prasad. I end the day attending the Democratic Legislative Caucus public forum on UWM’s Budget (see above).
Wednesday
I have a number of direct report meetings and in the afternoon, I meet with L&S Humanities Department Chairs. Our Distinguished Professors also meet with President Ray Cross.
Thursday
The Academic Planning and Budget Committee meets. I also meet with Dean Alan Shoho on goals and priorities for 2016-17 (These are meetings I have set up with all the deans over the summer.)
Friday
I meet with Dean Tom Lipinski and Interim Dean Ron Cisler on goals and priorities for 2016-17. I also meet with Joely Urdan and have my weekly meeting with the Chancellor. At the end of the day, I’ll attend farewell celebrations for Associate Dean Cindy Walker and Dean Sally Lundeen.
Announcements
Campus Emergency Preparedness Event
– Volunteers are needed (faculty, staff, students, and community members are all welcome) for a Milwaukee Health Department-led Bioterrorism Preparedness Exercise at UWM, to be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 in the Klotsche Center. Volunteers are needed for 30-45 minutes. No registration required. For questions, contact UWM Campus Health Officer Julie Bonner at jbonner@uwm.edu.
Updates from UITS
– July 1st – New Look for Office 365
Office 365’s Log-in page will look a bit different starting July 1. It has been updated with UWM branding. You can log-in and access your account in the same way, features will all remain the same, and you will still be able to use a custom design theme, if you choose.
– pantherFILE is Retiring
With the retirement of pantherFILE, it’s time to get better acquainted with OneDrive and CampusPress! Come to one of our demo sessions or workshops and get answers to any questions you may have. Please visit our pantherFILE retirement website for dates and times.
Panther Prowl
– Sign up to be a Panther Prowl Team Captain for your office, unit, or department and receive exclusive access to special summer registration discounts, health and fitness tips, and a chance to win the 2016 brag-worthy team prizes. Contact Rachel Flessner at flessnr@uwm.edu for more information.
Other
Colleagues, I also want to express my shock and horror after yet another mass killing of innocent people. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this senseless act.
Take care,
Johannes