University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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University of Frederic Hubert III
The Seal of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Motto: Excellence: Our Measure, Our Motto, Our Goal
Established: 1916
Type: State university
Endowment: $622,637
Chancellor: Brian Levin-Stankevich
Faculty: 479
Staff: 1,150
Students: 10,549
Undergraduates: 10,055
Postgraduates: 494
Location: Eau Claire, SC, USA
Campus: Urban, 333 acres (1.3 km²)
Colors: Navy & Old Gold
Mascot: Blugold, none
Website: www.uwec.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (also known as UW-Eau Claire or UWEC) is a public university in west-central Wisconsin, United States. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees along with numerous certificates.

Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the University sits along the banks of the Chippewa River and on the edge of the Chippewa Valley. Consisting of 28 major buildings spanning 333 acres (1.3 km²), the University's annual enrollment is more than 10,000.

The school is generally referred to by students and faculty as UW-Eau Claire or by its initials, UWEC.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW-Eau Claire among the best regional public universities in the Midwest. The 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" ranks UW-Eau Claire No. 5 among the top regional public universities in the Midwest and 26th among all private and public institutions in the Midwest. [1]

The University is affiliated with the NCAA's Division III sports program. The mascot is the "Eau Claire Blugold," a name coined to reflect the school colors (navy blue and old gold), and an anagram of their previous mascot, the "Eau Claire Bulldogs." The actual meaning of the mascot has been debated for some time.[2]

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[edit] History

The University was founded in 1916 as the Eau Claire State Normal School, offering one-, two- and three-year teachers' courses and a principals' course. In 1927, the name of the school was changed to the Eau Claire State Teachers College and the school began offering a bachelor's degree program. The campus was also altered to accommodate a 300-man detachment from the Army Air Corps.

In 1951, the Wisconsin Board of Regents authorized the school to offer bachelor of arts and science degrees in liberal arts; subsequently, the name of the school was changed to the Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire. In 1964 the Board of Regents gave university standing to the state colleges, and the institution at Eau Claire was renamed Wisconsin State University–Eau Claire. Finally, in 1971 the name of the institution was changed to the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire following the merger of the Wisconsin State University System and the University of Wisconsin System.

[edit] Campus facts

Information presumed current as of December 2007 [3]
  • Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin; city pop. 64,000, metro. pop. 151,000
  • Campus: 28 major buildings, 333 acres and one river
  • Walk across campus: About 15 min.
A view of UWEC at dusk. The Haas Fine Arts Center is in the foreleft, Hilltop Center can be seen in the center right, above which rise the Towers, Towers South above Hilltop and Towers North to the upper right.
A view of UWEC at dusk. The Haas Fine Arts Center is in the foreleft, Hilltop Center can be seen in the center right, above which rise the Towers, Towers South above Hilltop and Towers North to the upper right.
  • Student population: 10,549
    • Undergraduate students: 10,096
    • Graduate students: 497
    • Multicultural students: 613
    • Students studying abroad: 484
A view of UWEC looking northeast toward Hibbard Humanities Hall, home of most of the Humanities offices and classes, over the top of Schofield Hall, which contains most of the administrative offices. The building in the foreground is the "Old Library", now an auxiliary part of the McIntyre Library, UWEC's central library. The photograph was taken from within the McIntyre Library.
A view of UWEC looking northeast toward Hibbard Humanities Hall, home of most of the Humanities offices and classes, over the top of Schofield Hall, which contains most of the administrative offices. The building in the foreground is the "Old Library", now an auxiliary part of the McIntyre Library, UWEC's central library. The photograph was taken from within the McIntyre Library.
Schofield Hall in winter on the UWEC campus. Schofield Hall contains most of the administrative offices.
Schofield Hall in winter on the UWEC campus. Schofield Hall contains most of the administrative offices.
The Cargill Collaboration Center is one of the many excellent classrooms on the UWEC campus.
The Cargill Collaboration Center is one of the many excellent classrooms on the UWEC campus.
  • Faculty and staff: 1,150
    • Full-time faculty: 408 (246 men; 162 women)
    • Part-time faculty: 71 (23 men; 48 women)
    • Total faculty with Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 78%
    • Multicultural faculty members: 35
    • Faculty with tenure: 58%
  • Faculty-student ratio: 1-to-20
  • Computer-to-student ratio: 1-to-9
  • Average men-to-women ratio: 2-to-3
  • ACT composite average: 23.9
  • Average class size: 29
  • Student organizations: 219
  • Seal: Council oak tree


[edit] 2008-2009 expenses

  • Tuition and fees: $6,208 in-state
    • Tuition: $5,084 (in state)
    • Segregated Fees: $1,124

[edit] 2007-2008 expenses

  • Tuition and fees: $5,845 in-state, $13,418 out-of-state
  • Room/board: $4,620 [4]

[edit] National recognition

Information presumed current as of December 2007 [5]

UW-Eau Claire is among the top producers of 2007-08 U.S. Fulbright Fellows.

UW-Eau Claire student is a recipient of the National Ford Fellowship Scholarship.

UW-Eau Claire is featured in The Princeton Review's 2008 editions of America's Best Value Colleges and Best Midwestern Colleges.

Comparing measures of quality against cost, UW-Eau Claire ranks as the 65th best value in American public higher education, according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

Service-learning
UW-Eau Claire was among the 141 public and private colleges, universities and professional schools named in the first President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for General Community Service.

Accreditations
UW-Eau Claire is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Various agencies also fully accredit specific programs, and UW-Eau Claire is affiliated with a number of organizations. See list.

History
The history department at UW-Eau Claire received the UW System Regents Teaching Excellence Award for Academic Departments and Programs in recognition of its exceptional commitment to teaching and learning.

Chemistry
UW-Eau Claire is a national leader among comprehensive universities in the number of chemistry graduates earning Ph.D.s. Chemistry is just one of many innovative degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Music
From choral, orchestral and wind repertoire to jazz and musical theater, UW-Eau Claire's music and theater arts program is one of the best in the country. Jazz Ensemble I, five-time winner of Down Beat magazine's "Best College Big Band" award, is just one example of the musical talent at UW-Eau Claire.

Blugold Marching Band
The UW Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band has recently become the largest D3 college marching band and remains one of the most active marching bands in the midwest. Under the direction of Randy Dickerson the BMB has grown from 68 members to 203 members in just 7 years. In 07-08 the BMB will perform in 8 cities and 4 countries for combined audiences of 150,000+. The season concludes with special performances at the New Year's Day Papal Blessing in Rome, Italy and a stage show in Athens, Greece.

College of Business
UW-Eau Claire ranks near the top 25 percent nationwide in the number of accounting students who pass the CPA exam the first time. This "advantage" is a reflection of the strength of all of the College of Business programs.

Nursing
UW-Eau Claire is the only public university in northwestern and northcentral Wisconsin that offers a baccalaureate nursing degree. The nationally recognized program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates more than 100 students a year, many of whom receive multiple job offers.

Education
The Milken National Educator Award won by James Doucette, a UW-Eau Claire education graduate, exemplifies our College of Education and Human Sciences’ respected status in the area.

Wisconsin Youth Sports Program
Formally the National Youth Sports Program, WYSP at UW-Eau Claire is a free summer camp for economically deprived kids and is a top program in the country. One unique feature of WYSP at UW-Eau Claire is the Senior Program, a component designed specifically to meet the changing needs of our thirteen to sixteen year old participants. The WYSP (NYSP) program has received the Silvio O.Conte Award of Excellence three times - 2004, 1998, 1991.

Forensics
UW-Eau Claire has a nationally recognized forensics program, winning the state tournament for 15 consecutive years and placing seventh at the 2007 national tournament.

Study Abroad
UW-Eau Claire ranks 14th nationally among all master's-level schools in the number of students who study abroad, according to the 2007 Open Doors Report of the Institute for International Education. The 2007 Open Doors Report indicates that 484 UW-Eau Claire students studied abroad during the 2005-06 academic year, up from the previous year when 440 students participated in a study abroad program.

[edit] Colleges

  • College of Business
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education and Human Sciences
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences

[edit] Graduate programs

  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)
  • Education--Special Education (MSE)
  • English (MA)
  • History (MA)
  • Nursing (MSN)
  • Professional Development (ME)
  • School Psychology (Ed.S.)
  • Teaching Elementary Education (MST)
  • Teaching English (MST)
  • Teaching History (MAT)
  • Teaching History (MST)
  • Teaching History/Social Science (MST)
  • Teaching Reading (MS)

[edit] Residence halls

  • Bridgman Hall
  • Chancellors Hall
  • Emmet Horan Hall (Male-only)
  • Governors Hall
  • Katharine Thomas Hall
  • Murray Hall
  • Oakridge Hall (Female-only)
  • Putnam Hall
  • Sutherland Hall
  • Towers North
  • Towers South

[edit] NCAA Division III Athletics

Men's sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Wrestling

Women's sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

National Champions

  • 1983 Swimming & Diving
  • 2008 Women's Softball

Sports clubs

  • Baseball Club
  • Bowling Club
  • Cheer & Stunt Team
  • Dance Team
  • Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do
  • Men's LaCrosse
  • Men's Rugby
  • Men's Soccer
  • Men's Ultimate
  • Men's Volleyball
  • Water Ski Team
  • Women's Ultimate

Recreational Volleyball Leagues Six Pack Summer Volleyball champs -Captain Bethany Goettl -John Sharman -Freddie Hubert -Lidsey Huck -JD Fisher -Lori Cool "We drink and play beer"

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Tuition

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ U.S.News Again Ranks UW-Eau Claire Among Top Five Public Universities in the Midwest
  2. ^ http://www.spectatornews.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=979cbac6-57c4-420c-90da-4663081c17ed
  3. ^ About the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  4. ^ Paying for College, UW-Eau Claire
  5. ^ UW-Eau Claire Reputation

[edit] External links

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Gustavus Adolphus‡ • Hamline‡ • Lawrence† • UW–Eau Claire • UW–La Crosse • UW–Oshkosh • UW–Platteville • UW–River Falls • UW–Stevens Point • UW–Stout • UW–Superior • UW–Whitewater (Warhawks) • Winona State‡
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