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IntroductionWelcome to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This catalogcontains information about the university, admissions standards,academic programs and policies, student services, programs ofstudy, and course listings. The catalog is a reference for generaldegree requirements, detailing the course work needed to com-plete a declared field of study. The catalog is a public record ofgeneral university requirements. Save this catalog and use it as areference until your course of study has been completed.

The UniversityFounded in 1968, UW-Parkside graduated its first students in 1970.One of 13 baccalaureate degree-granting campuses in the Universityof Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside is accredited by the HigherLearning Commission (30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400,Chicago, IL 60602-2504) and is a member of the North CentralAssociation. The business management, management informationsystems, and master of business administration degree programs areaccredited by AACSB International – the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business. The chemistry degree program isapproved by the American Chemical Society.

Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students choose majors in theCollege of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Business andTechnology working toward a bachelor of science or bachelor of artsdegree. Graduate students choose from the master of business admin-istration, the master of science in applied molecular biology, and themaster of science in computer and information systems.

Students also complete course work at UW-Parkside in degreeprograms offered through consortial arrangements with UW-Milwaukee: the bachelor of science in nursing, the master of sci-ence in administrative leadership, and the master of science incultural foundations of education.

UW-Parkside students are required to take classes in the liberal arts,math, and science to provide the solid foundation needed in anydeclared major. The majority of students take four years or longer tograduate. However, several accelerated programs are available. A max-imum of 30 credits can be earned toward a degree through AdvancedPlacement exams and the College Level Examination.

Access to ExcellenceThe university’s best and most senior faculty teach all levels ofundergraduate courses. Many programs including biological sci-ences, pre-health, psychology, and theatre arts have earnednational reputations. Most class sizes are small, ensuring greaterstudent-faculty interaction. Numerous students work one on onewith talented faculty in their research, an opportunity that manyuniversities restrict to graduate students.

ImpactUW-Parkside looms large in the region with an annual economicimpact of nearly $250 million. Close to 85 percent of graduatesremain in the region to establish professional careers. UW-Parksideenhances the quality of life in surrounding communities via multiplelevels of community and civic engagement. Faculty, staff and studentsprovide expertise, leadership, and forge regional partnerships throughvolunteer efforts in a variety of community and civic organizations.

Commitment to DiversityUW-Parkside’s commitment to diversity is reflected in a curricu-lum that prepares students from both genders and all racial,national and ethnic groups to live in a pluralistic society. All stu-dents complete courses in cultural diversity as a graduationrequirement. Programs are offered in ethnic studies, internation-al studies and women’s studies.

UW-Parkside ranks among the top UW System campuses inemploying and enrolling people of color. It is a leader in employ-ing and enrolling women. The university has been recognized forits efforts in making the campus accessible to students withdisabilities. Programs and services specifically designed to assiststudents with disabilities are offered through EducationalSupport Services and the Student Health and Counseling Center.

The University MissionThe University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to high-quality educational programs, creative and scholarly activities,and services responsive to its diverse student population, and itslocal, national and global communities. To fulfill this mission,the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will:

• Offer high-quality academic programs rooted in the tradition ofa liberal education in the arts, sciences and professions, respon-sive to the occupational, civic and cultural needs of the region,and actively seek the continued input of all stakeholders.

• Generate, disseminate and apply knowledge throughresearch, professional and creative activity that benefitscommunities throughout the region and the world.

• Attract and retain a diverse and multicultural population ofstudents, faculty, and staff.

• Foster a teaching and learning community that providesopportunities for collaborative faculty, student, and staffinteraction in support of excellence.

• Utilize technology creatively and effectively in courses,programs, and services.

• Prepare students to be successful in their professional, civic,and personal lives.

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• Provide programs that meet the intellectual and culturalneeds of people throughout their lives.

• Provide and share in cultural and intellectual activities inpartnership with our local and regional communities.

Administration/OrganizationUW-Parkside is governed by the UW System Board of Regents. Theuniversity is headed by the chancellor and is organized into sevenadministrative units: Academic Affairs, Administrative and FiscalAffairs, Admissions, Athletics, the Office of Equity and Diversity,Student Services, and University Relations and Advancement.

Academic Affairs is concerned with curriculum and teaching, advis-ing, faculty appointments, instructional materials and equipment,library resources, computing services, academic support programs,and tutoring. The faculty and the curriculum of the university areorganized into the College of Arts and Sciences, the School ofBusiness and Technology, and the Center for CommunityPartnerships. The chief academic officer in each area is the dean.

Administrative and Fiscal Affairs provides quality services to the uni-versity community through Business Services, the Child Care Center,Facilities Management and Facilities Planning, Human Resources,Internal Audit, Police and Public Safety, and Student Financial Aid.

Admissions is the gateway to discovering everything students need toknow about enrolling at the university. From campus tours and pre-view days to getting admitted and registering for classes, the dedicat-ed staff assists students in making many important decisions.

In athletics, UW-Parkside is a member of the Great Lakes ValleyConference and is the only NCAA Division II university inWisconsin. UW-Parkside grants scholarships to student-athletesin a total of 13 men’s and women’s sports.

The Office of Equity and Diversity (OED) supports the university’scommitment to diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and affirmativeaction by providing leadership in developing, and implementing rel-evant policies and procedures. The OED monitors institutional com-pliance with state and federal affirmative-action laws, and equalemployment opportunity policies and procedures.

Student Services is responsible for activities in the Career Center, theOffice of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Office of the Registrar,Special Projects – including the award-winning Arts Alive series, theStudent Health and Counseling Center, and Student Life – whichincludes Residence Life and Student Activities.

The Division of University Relations consists of marketing, pub-lications, public relations, development, community relationsand government relations. This area maintains a close relation-ship with the UW-Parkside Alumni Association and the UW-Parkside Benevolent Foundation.

The University CampusA model of contemporary campus planning and design, UW-Parkside is situated on nearly 700 acres of woodlands and prairiesin the town of Somers, between Kenosha and Racine in thesoutheastern corner of the state. Glass-walled corridors connect

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Communication Arts BuildingThe Communication Arts Building features art studios, musicpractice rooms, language laboratories including the DarshanDhaliwal Modern Languages Laboratory, classrooms, theCommunication Arts Theatre and the Art Gallery. A scene shopand studio theater adjoin the main theater.

Media Services, a department within Campus TechnologyServices, is on the lower level of Communication Arts. MediaServices is responsible for audio, visual and computer equipmentcheckout for classroom use, and installing and maintainingequipment permanently located in lecture halls and classrooms.Media Services also houses and supports a distance education andsatellite conference room.

Campus Technology Services, providing both academic andadministrative computer services, is also located here.

Greenquist Hall Greenquist Hall houses the administrative offices of the College ofArts and Sciences, faculty offices, laboratories and classrooms.Sophisticated computer capabilities, and state-of-the-art scienceequipment provide students with relevant, hands-on learning oppor-tunities. The building is named for Kenneth L. Greenquist, formerRacine attorney and political and civic leader who, at the time of hisdeath in 1968, served as president of the UW Board of Regents.

Molinaro Hall Molinaro Hall provides offices for the School of Business andTechnology and a number of liberal arts faculty, as well as labo-ratories, classrooms and the Admissions Office. This building isnamed for the late George Molinaro, longtime Kenosha civicleader and state representative who introduced the 1965 legisla-tion to establish UW-Parkside.

Parkside UnionThe Parkside Union is … going through a few changes. A $25 mil-lion expansion, scheduled for completion in fall 2009, will make theUnion a true center for student activities and the place to meet, eatand relax. Plans for the new Parkside Union include a food courtoffering a variety of menu choices, an enhanced 400-seat theater,new game room and lounge areas, plus centralized space for stu-dent-service offices such as Admissions, the Registrar, theBookstore, Financial Aid, the Information Center, and more.

Sports & Activity CenterThe Sports & Activity Center includes an indoor track and spacefor competition, practices and training in the Frank J. PetrettiFieldhouse. The Wellness Center and Ranger Power Center inCarmelo D. Tenuta Hall include state-of-the-art fitness equip-ment. The Alfred S. and Bernice De Simone Gymnasium has aseating capacity of approximately 3,000 and is used for athleticevents and commencement. The Sports & Activity Center alsofeatures an eight-lane swimming pool.

Outdoors is an all-weather 400-meter track, the Wood Road soc-cer fields, tennis courts, the Red Oberbruner Baseball Field, andthe Case Softball Complex. The Wayne E. Dannehl NationalCross Country Course, considered the finest natural course in thenation, is the site of many championship events.

Residence HallsLocated next to the Parkside Union, two residence halls accom-modate 765 students. Ranger Hall, a traditional-style, 401-bedfacility opened in 1997. The University Apartments opened in1986. A new suite-style residence hall with a capacity of 250 stu-dents is scheduled to open in 2009. Accommodations can bemade for students with disabilities.

Student Health & Counseling CenterThe Student Health and Counseling Center provides primaryhealth care and wellness education to all registered students. Thecenter is staffed and managed by registered nurses with a physi-cian and a psychiatrist scheduled on site one day a week.Licensed professional counselors who also hold AODA certifica-tion provide personal counseling to students by appointment.The center is located in the building adjacent to Tallent Hall.

Tallent Hall Named for the late Bernard Tallent, dean of the former UWCenter in Kenosha, Tallent Hall houses Business Services, theUW-Parkside Police and Public Safety Department, the Centerfor Community Partnerships, the UW-Parkside/UW-MilwaukeeConsortial Nursing Program, and Educators Credit Union.

Wyllie HallThe building is named for the late Irvin G. Wyllie, the universi-ty’s founding chancellor, who guided the new university throughconstruction and its early years. Its striking three-story atriumdesign has attracted national acclaim. Main Place, a multi-levelarea in the atrium, features study and meeting areas and anentrance to the Library. Key administrative offices, including theChancellor’s Office, overlook this atrium.

In addition to the Library, Wyllie Hall houses the AdvisingCenter; the Career and Volunteer Center; the Registrar’s,Cashier’s, and Financial Aid offices; the Office of EducationalSupport Services; the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs; theTutoring Center; the Parkside Student Government Association;and the Ranger News student newspaper. Many of these officeswill move to the Parkside Union when building expansion iscomplete in 2009.

The Library – a center for study and research by students, facul-ty, staff, alumni and the general public – is primarily a teachinglibrary, recognized for its program of instruction in the use of awealth of library resources and services. The library provides anattractive, user-centered environment with comfortable seatingand designated areas for group and quiet study.

The Library offers a carefully selected print collection to supportthe teaching and research needs of the university. In addition, theLibrary invests heavily in electronic resources including a sharedonline catalog with the other UW campuses, an impressive col-lection of databases, full text electronic journals and electronicbooks. The Library also actively participates in resource sharingwith many regional and national libraries to provide materialsbeyond its collection.

Special library collections include rare books, periodicals, firsteditions, art books, collections of works by noted local authorsincluding Irving Wallace and David Kherdian, and a collection

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of 18th- and 19th-century British and American plays collectedby the late H.O. Teisberg.

Administered by the Library, the University Archives and AreaResearch Center on the D2 level houses an array of historical docu-ments. University archives include all non-current UW-Parksiderecords of administrative, legal, financial or historical importance.

The Area Research Center operates in conjunction with the StateHistorical Society of Wisconsin and is part of a network of 14 centersin the state. Included are historic research materials relating to Racineand Kenosha counties, government records, naturalization records,and a manuscript collection featuring private records, correspondenceand papers from a variety of prominent people, organizations andbusinesses. Major microfilm collections include the federal and statecensuses of Wisconsin from 1820 to 1910 and pre-1907 vital recordsfrom Kenosha and Racine counties.

Managed by Campus Technology Services and located on the D1level of Wyllie Hall with access through the Library is the HelpDesk and the largest of the general access computer labs, featur-ing Windows and Macintosh systems.

Duplicating Services and University Graphics also are on the D2level. Duplicating Services provides large quantity printing and pho-tocopying for academic and administrative departments. UniversityGraphics provides graphic-design assistance and offers digital colorprinting and photocopying for students, faculty and staff.

Child Care CenterThe UW-Parkside Child Care Center, licensed by the state ofWisconsin, provides programming for infants and children up to5 years old. The center promotes social, emotional, physical andintellectual development in a learning-through-play environ-ment. Individual needs are provided for at all age levels. The pre-school program offers daily involvement in art, science, music,math, dramatic play, language development, and storytelling.

ParkingUnlike many urban university campuses where convenient park-ing is always at a premium, there is ample parking at UW-Parkside for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Major parking lots are located near Tallent Hall, the ParksideUnion, the Communication Arts building, and the Sports &Activity Center. The Communication Arts, Union, and Sports &Activity parking lots include metered spaces for short-term visi-tors. Parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities can befound in all UW-Parkside lots.

For longer-term parking, daily parking permits can be purchasedfrom the UW-Parkside Police and Public Safety Department,188 Tallent Hall.

For parking lot and building location, please refer to the campusmap on page X of this catalog.

In addition to convenient parking within easy walking distance ofmost buildings, a UW-Parkside campus shuttle operates from 8a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday while classes are in session.

Directions to CampusFrom Milwaukee Interstate 94 south to Highway E in Kenosha County. East 5 miles.

From ChicagoI-94 north to Highway E in Kenosha County. East 5 miles.

From MadisonI-94 to Milwaukee, I-894 bypass (Chicago exit), I-94 south toHighway E in Kenosha County. East 5 miles.

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From RacineAccess from Highway 31, Highway 32, Meachem Road(Highway Y).

Local BusThe Kenosha Transit bus system services the campus. For sched-ules and route information, call 653-4287.

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