FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE COURSES
In
addition to the New Student Orientation Program, the University
offers new freshmen a semester-long orientation to the University
which is incorporated into specially designated “Freshman
Experience” courses. New freshmen are invited to include one of
these courses in their class schedules during their first semester
at UW-Eau Claire. These courses satisfy competency requirements
(e.g., English 110, Math 110), General Education requirements, or
requirements in major/minor programs.
Freshman
Experience courses are small, with about 20 students per section,
providing a “home base” where students learn not only about the
subject matter of the course but also about the University and
community. Students have the opportunity to work closely with the
course instructor and a senior student mentor. The courses engage
students in critical thinking, reading and writing, and in
independent and collaborative projects with classmates. They help
students to understand the value of a liberal education. Through
participation in out-of-class activities, students learn about the
rich variety of informational, artistic, and recreational programs
available at the University.
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COMMANDING ENGLISH PROGRAM
The
Commanding English Program (CEP) is a collaborative effort with the
Department of English and Foreign Languages and the Academic Skills
Center, Advising, Admissions, Multicultural Affairs, and Student
Support Services. The CEP helps U.S. bi-cultural students develop
academic and English language skills to the level required for
academic success at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The
established curriculum includes courses in academic reading and
writing, studies in the discipline, plus electives recommended by
the student’s academic adviser. The goals of the Commanding English
Program are to provide extensive individual practice to develop the
skills and strategies necessary for proficient academic reading and
writing; to provide support services including advising and tutorial
services; and to teach study strategies and habits for success at
UW-Eau Claire. Students are admitted into the year-long program as a
condition of admission. Visit the Web site at: www.uwec.edu/CEP.
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COLLEGIATE BRIDGE PROGRAM
The
Collegiate Bridge Program, coordinated by the Academic Skills
Center, is designed for freshman students who meet minimum UW-Eau
Claire admission requirements and demonstrate the potential to be
successful. In addition to one or two courses chosen with the help
of an academic adviser, students take ten credits as a group with a
core of faculty working closely together to coordinate the curricula
and guide student success. Out-of-class activities and one-on-one
tutoring enhance and support the students’ experiences. In addition,
the program assists students to develop a realistic understanding of
college-level work, build the academic and personal skills necessary
to succeed in college, and to take advantage of available student
support services. Further information may be obtained from the
Admissions office, the director of Collegiate Bridge, or the
Collegiate Bridge Web site at
www.uwec.edu/ASC/collegiate_bridge_program.htm.
Developmental Education Program:
The Developmental Education Program, coordinated by the Academic
Skills Center, provides courses designed to strengthen students’
college level study and learning strategies and critical thinking
skills. They also serve to familiarize students with a wide range of
academic support services and increase academic self-confidence.
Students in developmental courses experience the immediate benefits
of applying the skills and strategies learned to linked
introductory-level courses. Developmental courses are designed to
meet the needs of students who are entering college with concerns
about their academic learning strategies and are available on a
preassigned basis. Further information may be obtained from the
Coordinator for Developmental Education. Visit the Web site at:
www.uwec.edu/ASC.
Ronald E. McNair Program (Old Library 2134)
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, a TRIO
program of the U.S. Department of Education, assists talented
upper-division students to enter graduate school to pursue a Ph.D.
This grant assists low-income, first-generation students and
students from groups that are underrepresented in doctoral programs.
McNair Scholars enjoy two years of intensive mentoring, specialized
curricular and co-curricular offerings, collaborative research, and
internship opportunities, all of which prepare these candidates for
graduate school. McNair Scholars are chosen through a faculty
nomination process, typically during a student’s sophomore or early
junior year.
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NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
The
National Student Exchange (NSE), a consortium of more than 170 state
supported colleges and universities, allows students to attend
school in another area of the United States for up to one academic
year. In bringing together students from different parts of the
country, the program encourages participants to broaden their
academic, social, and cultural awareness. Through a simplified
admission process, students are able to enroll at their host
universities and pay tuition at UW-Eau Claire. Grades and completed
coursework are incorporated into the student’s UW-Eau Claire
transcript, and are considered resident credit.
To
qualify, a student must (1) be currently enrolled as a full-time
undergraduate student at UW-Eau Claire in the term prior to
exchange; (2) have a minimum 2.50 GPA; and (3) be in good academic
standing at UW-Eau Claire.
For more
information about this opportunity for educational travel and study
in a new environment within the United States, contact the Office of
Student Development and Diversity (Schofield 240) or visit their Web
site at:
www.uwec.edu/sdd/nse/index.htm
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
The
University academic community strongly encourages students to live
and study abroad. Such an experience contributes to an international
perspective which is an essential part of a university student’s
education for life at the dawn of the 21st Century.
Organized study abroad programs offer UW-Eau Claire students the
experience of living in another cultural setting while continuing to
pursue their immediate educational goals. To ensure that courses
taken abroad will be appropriate to their academic programs at
UW-Eau Claire, students should begin to plan the international study
as early as possible, in consultation with their major adviser(s),
and the Study Abroad Coordinators.
To
participate in international programs, students must be in good
academic standing and meet program eligibility requirements. Credits
and grades earned in UW-Eau Claire programs abroad are resident
credits and are applied directly to the student’s record. Students
participating in semester or yearlong international programs are
required to carry a minimum credit load of 12 hours per semester.
The following programs are offered on a regular basis. They are more
fully described in this catalogue under International Studies
(College of Arts and Sciences):
Australia. (1) Direct exchanges and study abroad for one
semester or the academic year with Southern Cross University in
Lismore. (2) Spring semester program also available at Murdoch
University in Perth.
Austria. Academic year or spring semester exchange with the
University of Graz. A minimum of two years of college-level German
is required. Five $2,000 scholarships, sponsored by the Viennese
Ball Committee, are available to support students selected for the
full academic year.
Costa
Rica. Spring semester program offered in conjunction with the
Costa Rica Study Abroad in San José. Students take two Spanish
language courses and two Latin American Studies courses taught in
English. They live with host families in a suburb of San José and
complete a two-week community service project in a rural village as
part of the program. The program is for beginning through
intermediate students of Spanish; no prior Spanish language study is
required.
Denmark. Fall, spring, or academic year international business
exchange with the University of Southern Denmark in Sonderborg.
Study tour of European businesses included in the program. Admission
to the College of Business and Mktg 330 are prerequisites.
France. Spring semester exchange with the University of Caen in
Normandy. Students take classes at CEFE, a French language institute
for foreign students, located on the main University of Caen campus,
and live in university housing. Beginning through advanced French
language courses are available; Fren 102 is a prerequisite for the
program.
Germany. (1) Spring semester program at the Center for German
Language and Culture in Wittenberg. Courses in German language and
culture offered by UW-Eau Claire faculty member and German
instructors. Housing is with German families. Minimum of three
semesters of German language study is a prerequisite. (2) Various
summer programs and year-long exchanges available in the German
state of Hessen through the Hessen-Wisconsin exchange. Locations
include Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Fulda, Giessen, Kassel, Marburg, and
Wiesbaden.
Great
Britain. (1) Fall or spring semester program at Harlaxton
College near Grantham, England. British studies and other courses
offered by U.S. and British faculty. (2) A fall or spring semester
or summer session program in Dalkeith Manor near Edinburgh,
Scotland. Courses are offered by faculty from UW-Eau Claire,
UW-Stout, UW-River Falls, and UW-La Crosse, as well as Scottish
adjunct faculty. (3) Direct exchange with University College
Winchester, Winchester (fall only). (4) One semester or academic
year program at Lancaster University. Nursing, health sciences,
education, business. (5) Fall or spring eight-week student teaching
program in London. Open to students accepted to student teach in Eau
Claire for that semester.
Ireland. One semester or academic year at University of
Limerick. Nursing, sciences, Irish studies, humanities, and social
sciences.
Japan.
Direct exchange for one or two semesters with Kansai Gaidai
University near Kyoto. Housing is in dormitories or with Japanese
families. Asian studies, business, Japanese language, and other
courses available.
Latvia. Fall semester program offered in conjunction with the
University of Latvia in Riga. Courses in East European studies
taught in English by UW-Eau Claire faculty member and Latvian
instructors. Housing is with Latvian families.
Mexico. Two options are offered in cooperation with the Tec de
Monterrey. (1) A UW-Eau Claire Spanish faculty member accompanies
students on a six-week summer program at the Cuernavaca campus. No
previous Spanish language study is required for the intensive
Spanish program; five semesters are required for the Latin American
Studies program. (2) Students may study at Tec campuses in eight
locations (Cuernavaca, Estado de Mexico, Guadalajara, Mexico City,
Monterrey, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, and Toluca) for a semester or
a full academic year. Five semesters Spanish required, except for
business majors taking business courses/internships in English in
Monterrey.
South
Africa. Five-week summer program at the University of KwaZulu-Natal-Durban,
Pietermaritzburg. Courses examine Zulu language and culture, the
history of the area, and the current political situation.
Service-learning option available.
Spain.
Spring semester program with the University of Valladolid. Spanish
language and culture courses taught by Spanish professors. Housing
is with Spanish families. Five semesters of Spanish language study
is a prerequisite.
Sweden. One-or-two-semester exchange program with Växjö
University in Växjö. Courses taught in English in business and
intercultural communications. Housing is in dormitories or with
Swedish families.
Thailand. Six-week summer program in ethnic/Hmong studies,
offered in conjunction with Payap University in Chiang Mai. Field
visits, homestays in Hmong villages, and various cultural activities
around Chiang Mai included in program.
Students
may also choose to study abroad on programs offered by other
accredited universities or agencies. Resources for researching these
options are available in the Center for International Education.
Some
grants are available to support study abroad. UW-Eau Claire students
may apply for UW-Eau Claire Foundation Study Abroad Grants and VOSA
grants prior to departure for their program and for Haas Fellowships
upon their return. Wisconsin residents may apply for Wisconsin Study
Abroad Grants. Regular financial aid may be used on UW-Eau Claire
programs.
Further
information and assistance with study abroad programs are available
from the Center for International Education (Schofield 111).
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EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Human
Development Center (HDC)
The Human Development Center serves the dual purpose of educating
graduate students in an interdisciplinary setting and providing
clinical services to clients in the community and surrounding
region. The HDC also serves as a center for multidisciplinary
research. The disciplines participating at HDC are Communication
Sciences and Disorders, School Psychology, Reading (Curriculum and
Instruction), Family Health Nursing, Social Work, and Special
Education.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center, a clinic staffed by faculty
members from the departments of Psychology and Social Work, is
located in the Human Development Center. The center provides
psychological and family assessment, parent training, and behavioral
consultation services to clients. Allied disciplines also
participate in the center, providing a variety of consulting
services, including health, education, and assessment.
Lac
du Flambeau Service-Learning Project
For the past ten years, approximately 60 students have participated
in this experience. Students learn about the Ojibwa culture and the
unique needs of the children and families of the Lac du Flambeau
reservation. Participating nursing students perform wellness
screenings, and school psychology students complete school practicum
placements at the Lac du Flambeau school. Students spend one day
helping in Head Start classrooms and participate in after-school
tutoring programs. They also assist elementary school teachers in
their classrooms. Students can participate in the Lac du Flambeau
project to fulfill their multicultural assessment component of the
curriculum at UW-Eau Claire.
Tutor
and Mentoring Programs
These programs are designed to benefit UW-Eau Claire students, as
well as students from participating organizations. University
students gain experience serving as tutor/mentors for children and
adolescents from the community. The Human Development Center is
currently sponsoring tutor/mentoring programs at Lakeshore and
Longfellow elementary schools and at the Boys and Girls Center.
Center for Communication Disorders
The Center for Communication Disorders provides diagnostic and
intervention services to clients ranging in age from infants to the
elderly. Graduate and undergraduate student clinicians, under
faculty supervision, work in the clinic with clients who have
communication disorders of all types including problems with voice,
stuttering, speech sound production, hearing, and language. The
Center is located on the first floor of the Human Sciences and
Services building and provides services at low cost to clients. Fees
may be adjusted upon the recommendation of a faculty supervisor.
Services are provided free of charge to UW-Eau Claire faculty,
staff, students, and their immediate family members. Contact Dr.
Alan Gallaher at (715) 836-4186 for additional information or to
make appointments.
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