Good morning, colleagues. Here are this week’s brief (due to the Thanksgiving holiday) updates from Academic Affairs:
Kudos
– Uk Heo, UWM Distinguished Professor of Political Science, received an award from the Korean Minister of Education for his book, South Korea’s Rise: Economic Development, Power, and Foreign Relations (Cambridge University Press, 2014), and research contributions to Korean studies. Professor Heo’s book was selected as one of the outstanding research products funded by the Korean government. This is a wonderful recognition, Uk. Congratulations!
– César Ferreira, Department of Spanish and Portuguese and affiliate of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, was elected to the Peruvian Academy of Language (Academia Peruana de la Lengua), an institution founded in the nineteenth century and charged with promoting Peruvian literature, linguistics, and culture. Professor Ferreira specializes in contemporary Peruvian letters and joins some 60 Peruvian academics in what is a lifetime appointment. Congratulations, César!
– The Institute of World Affairs has received a grant from the Longview Foundation to support its Global Achievement Instruction Network (GAIN) initiative. In 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction established a Global Education Achievement Certificate for qualifying high school students. IWA’s GAIN project will assist schools in helping their students meet certificate criteria.
-The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (kgmb.org) IDEAL Innovation Award. The award is given for “Innovation by a for-profit or a not for-profit corporation in promoting and implementing creative and effective services that enhance our environment.” Well done, SFS!
– Diane Reddy, Psychology and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, was interviewed by OnlineEducation.com. In addition, the U-Pace team (Diane Reddy, Ray Fleming, and Laura Pedrick) has won the Center for Digital Education’s Top 30 Technologists, Transformers, and Trailblazers award. Congratulations, Diane!
– The work of SARUP architecture students is highlighted in the Business Journal.
The week:
Monday
The morning begins with several meetings with my direct reports, followed by the Chancellor’s Extended Cabinet meeting. In the afternoon, I’ll be attending the CEMAT Co-Chair meeting with the Chancellor, followed by my weekly staff meeting.
Tuesday
The morning is filled with meetings with Val Klump and Paul Roebber, School of Freshwater Sciences; Peter Sands, Honors College; Bob Greenstreet, School of Architecture & Urban Planning; and direct reports. In the afternoon, I have the University Committee meeting and my weekly meeting with the Chancellor.
Wednesday – Friday
I will be taking a Thanksgiving break…and I wish you all also a special time off with your families and friends.
Announcements
From the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
– Registration is still open for the 2016 UWM Teaching and Learning Symposium! The event will be held on January 13, 2016 on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Information and registration.
From the Center for International Education
– The Center for International Education seeks applications on the interdisciplinary theme of “Diversities” from UWM faculty who will serve as Global Studies Research Fellows for the Academic Year 2016-17. Deadline is January 15, 2016. More information.
From the Zilber School of Public Health
– The Zilber School offers its next On Public Health lecture tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Zilber 590. Associate Professor Julia Snethen of the UWM College of Nursing will address the challenges to developing healthy eating patterns.
From University Housing
– University Housing is currently seeking recommendations for 2016-2017 Resident Assistant (RA) positions. Submit this quick form if you know some outstanding student leaders that may benefit from the opportunity. To learn more about the job opportunity, students (or you) can visit www.RA.UWM.EDU. The position description, hiring timeline, and additional information are on the website.
Online Education Small Grant Opportunity
– UWM Online has allocated $20,000 for competitive grant awards, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for research aligned with the goals of the Distance Education and Technological Advancements (DETA) Research Center at UWM. You are invited to submit a proposal (to conduct research that can be completed by June 1, 2016) using the DETA Toolkits. Proposal submission deadline is December 15, 2015.
From UITS
– A new way to submit requests for IT Service will be going live on November 30. The new Self Service web portal will replace the webform at GetTechHelp.uwm.edu.
– UWM Help Desk – Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation. In an effort to provide more efficient use of resources, the UWM Help Desk will have reduced hours of operation over the Thanksgiving Holiday – Wednesday and Thursday, November 25 and 26. Friday through Sunday hours are Help Desk normal hours.
Wednesday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – Midnight
The change impacts phone and email support only. Customers will still be able to report emergency system outages 24/7 via the UWM Help Desk at (414) 229-4040 or toll free (877) 381-3459.
Take care,
Johannes
Johannes Britz
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs