Good morning, colleagues. Here is this week’s update from Academic Affairs.
Reminders:
- College of Nursing Dean Candidate feedback due today
College of Nursing Dean Candidate feedback is due by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 15. Please use the online feedback forms linked on the finalists page.
- Climate and Diversity Survey
The Affirmative Action in Faculty Hiring Committee is conducting a survey on climate and diversity issues at UWM. The survey ends on Friday, May 20. It should take less than 20 minutes to complete. Faculty should have received an email with an individualized link to the survey on April 24. If faculty members need a new link sent to them or have questions, please contact Michael Wilson, michael@uwm.edu.
Kudos
– Bettina Arnold, Anthropology, was an invited speaker at an international conference in Bavaria, Germany from April 29 to May 1. Congratulations, Bettina!
– Melinda Kavanaugh, Social Work, was featured in a Journal Sentinel cover story. Well done, Melinda!
In the News
Sheldon B. Lubar’s oped on the State budget for UWM was published in the Journal Sentinel.
The Week
Monday
I start the day with my weekly meeting with Robin Van Harpen, a meeting at the School of Education, and my bi-weekly meeting with the Academic Staff Committee. The Chancellor’s Cabinet meets, I have my weekly staff meeting, and CEMAT meets. Agenda items include fall 2017 enrollment and SEM updates, advising update, predictions for doctoral attainment, and initiatives to retain R1 status. Then tonight we have Commencement Honors Convocation.
Tuesday
I have a monthly meeting with Kim Litwack and a Campus Space meeting. In the afternoon, I’m attending the University Committee meeting. I also meet with the leadership team in the College of Nursing to discuss the dean candidates.
Wednesday
The morning begins with a budget meeting with the School of Continuing Education, followed by monthly meetings with Rebecca Freer and Jim Hill. I have my monthly meetings with Kanti Prasad, Brett Peters, Paula Rhyner, and Nadya Fouad. I also have my weekly meeting with the Chancellor and a standing meeting with Joely Urdan.
Thursday
The Chancellor and I have several joint meetings, including: MPS Gear-Up and M3, Annual Charter Schools Report, and Corporate and Non-profit Engagement.
Friday
I start the day biking to work with colleagues (see below), followed by a meeting with the Distinguished Professors and a meeting with the Chancellor regarding multicultural services. I also have meetings with Bob Greenstreet and Karl Wallick, College of Health Sciences, and Michael Doylen. I end the day at the Department of Communication Awards and Recognition Ceremony.
Sunday
Today is commencement! I’ll be involved in ceremonies and celebrations all day.
Announcements
Join CCBLLR and Ex Fabula for a free storytelling event and reception
City of Milwaukee’s inaugural STEMke Career Day at the Discovery World Museum
Other
Here’s an interesting article from the Chronicle on developing leaders on campus.
Take care,
Johannes
Johannes Britz
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs