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January 3, 2007
In this Issue:
- Spring semester enrollment still open
- Free college financial aid info session to be held
- Spanish, Italian classes offered for adults
- Financial Planning Courses to be on tap
- Community Classroom — Coming Soon!
- UWRF Offers Promotional Strategies Class
- United St. Croix Valley Legislative Days Feb. 13-14
- UWRF Key Business Contacts
1. Spring semester enrollment still open
Applications are still being accepted for spring semester 2007.
"We expect about 275-300 new students, most of whom are transferring from other educational institutions," said Alan Tuchtenhagen, executive director of enrollment services. "This may well be a record new student enrollment for spring term. Our location, affordability and broad array of academic programs makes us a very popular choice for transfer students."
Tuchtenhagen says it is common for individuals to enter the University between terms during an academic year. “Some students are just starting their college career, others are changing institutions and transferring,” says Tuchtenhagen. “But there are also many students who have been out of school for some time and have decided that it is time to go back to school to finish their degree and enhance their employability.”
Students can take either a full-time or part-time schedule of classes. Registration is Jan. 18 and classes start Jan. 22 for all new, incoming students including transfer students. Students must be admitted before registering. On-campus housing is available as is financial aid for those who qualify.
For information on undergraduate admission, contact the Admissions Office at 715/425-3500 or e-mail admit@uwrf.edu. For graduate school admission and a list of graduate courses, contact the outreach and graduate studies office, www.uwrf.edu/ogs or call 715/425-3256, 1-800-228-5607 or e-mail outreach@uwrf.edu.
2. Free college financial aid info session to be held
A free information program on financial assistance for attending college will be offered at UW-River Falls on Jan. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the new University Center on campus. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The event, geared toward parents and high school seniors, is free and open to the public. Participants do not have to be planning on applying or enrolling at UWRF to attend, as the program is designed to meet the needs of any student who plans to continue education after high school. Family members are also encouraged to attend.
Among the topics to be covered are the types of federal and state financial aid programs, how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, how awards are made, and the costs to attend college. You will also be able to submit questions to financial aid experts.
A scholarship raffle will be held for high school seniors; winners must be present to win. For more information, contact the UWRF Office of Financial Assistance at
715/425-3141 or e-mail finaid@uwrf.edu.
3. Spanish, Italian classes offered for adults
The UW-River Falls Outreach office will offer Spanish and Italian language classes for adults beginning in February 2007.
The classes will be held on six consecutive evenings beginning with Spanish I on Feb. 6, Italian on Feb. 7, and Spanish II on March 27. All courses are designed to give adults the skills to successfully communicate and enjoy travel whether for business or pleasure. All classes will take place on the UW-River Falls campus with free parking.
For more information on the classes or to request registration forms, contact Cynthia Wells-O’Malley at 715/425-3261 or by email to: cynthia.wells-omalley@uwrf.edu.
4. Financial Planning Courses to be on tap
Planning for the first of five classes that comprise the UWRF’s Financial Planning Certificate is underway.
“Financial Planning Process and Insurance” covers the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues affecting financial planning and the time-value of money concepts that are the basis for successful financial planning. Insurance principals and risk management that help in identifying a client's needs are also discussed.
Classes are held in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. Contact the Outreach office at outreach@uwrf.edu to learn when dates are set.
5. Community Classroom — Coming Soon!
Outreach and Graduate Studies partners with the College of Arts and Sciences to offer the Community Classroom series each fall and spring. University faculty share their expertise through informal presentations on a variety of topics. All lectures are free and held at the River Falls Public Library, lower level, on the corner of Main and Union Streets.
A list of scheduled sessions will be posted on the web at www.uwrf.edu/ogs or contact the Outreach office at outreach@uwrf.edu.
6. UWRF Offers Promotional Strategies Class
A course in promotional strategies for businesses and nonprofit organizations will be offered spring semester. The class, Advertising Methods 361/Public Relations Methods 371, is open to those with a basic familiarity with advertising and public relations.
Research and planning required for promotions and evaluation of promotional plans will be covered along with details and practice in media planning and buying as well as public relations writing. There will be an opportunity to work on an individual project related to one's job or organization or on projects related to community organizations as "clients."
The three-credit class is offered through the university's interdisciplinary marketing communications program and is held on Thursdays, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 25 - May 17 in Room 320, North Hall on campus.
Assistant Professor Tracy O'Connell has taught in the UWRF marketing communications program for three years. She has previously managed advertising, marketing and public relations activities for nearly 30 years in the nonprofit arena as well as for a Fortune 500 company. She taught for 10 years in California colleges and holds a doctorate from UCLA.
For more information on the course, e-mail tracy.oconnell@uwrf.edu or call O'Connell at 715/425-3169. Before registering, participants must apply for admissions to the university if not already enrolled. To apply online, visit http://apply.wisconsin.edu/. Prospective students who are not currently enrolled in a degree program should select "special student apply online." Or call the UWRF Office of Admissions at 715/425-3500 for more information. After acceptance, participants may register for the class. Cost is $770 for Wisconsin residents.
7. United St. Croix Valley Days in Madison on Feb. 13.14
Feb. 13-14 are important dates for leaders in Polk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. The second annual United St. Croix Valley Days advocacy event to Madison will occur over this two-day period, which includes travel time to and from Madison, with one overnight stay. The group will return by mid-afternoon on Feb. 14.
The 2007 event builds on the success of the legislative activities from last March, during which time 40 citizens from the St. Croix Valley traveled to Madison. Creating awareness of the St. Croix Valley was an important theme, with much success.
The organizers of the United St. Croix Valley Legislative Days cordially invite you to participate in meetings with key legislators and cabinet secretaries during our time in Madison. We’re also hoping to arrange for a meeting with Governor Jim Doyle.
Volunteers from the 3-county area will help advance legislative priorities to state officials. The 2007 legislative topics include: Economic Development Priorities; Transportation Priorities; and Workforce-Education Priorities.
After arriving in Madison on Feb. 13, activities will include brushing-up on legislative issues and advocacy basics 101; meetings with legislators; lunch with a guest speaker; additional legislative meetings; evening reception; and breakfast with a guest speaker on Wednesday morning.
Please register by Jan. 12. The fee of $75 per participant and includes transportation to and from Madison, event meals and an evening reception. Hotel reservations are not included and should be made and paid for separately.
For more information contact Jacki Bradham, St. Croix Economic Development Corp., at 715/381-4383 at www.stcroixedc.com.
8. Key Business Contacts
Don't know where to start to find help on business matters?
Try these contacts:
Area Resource Center: www.uwrf.edu/current/info/AtoZ.phtml
Career Services: www.uwrf.edu/ccs/
Center For Economic Research: 715/425-3335
Center for Economic Education: 715/425-3269
College of Business and Economics:
www.uwrf.edu/cbe/
Outreach and Graduate Studies: www.uwrf.edu/ogs/
Small Business Development Center:
715/425-0620
Survey Research Center: 715/425-0701
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