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Academic Excellence

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A Publication of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Distance Learning Center

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New director joins DLC staff

UW-Platteville Distance Education continues to grow, and we have hired a director of the Distance Learning Center to oversee daily operations, basically serving as a chief operating officer. Because the Distance Learning Center operates as a mini university, daily decision-making may include issues related to marketing, technology, course design, student/faculty support, or student services. A central point of contact ensures work across the units flows smoothly and allows us to serve you effectively and efficiently. Im thrilled to welcome Dan Avenarius to this position. Dans experience in a number of different roles makes him a good fit for the job. Even though he has only been in the position for a few months, his work ethic and expertise have already made a big impact on the DLC. It is really nice having a go-to person for daily activities so I can concentrate my efforts on strategic initiatives and new endeavors.

Editor Christine Hawkinson Writers Tom Jensen Denise LaBudda Cheryl Lange Lead Designer Christal Swigart Graphic Designer Andy Burchardt The Pioneer Connection is a print and online communication used to share information, highlight accomplishments, and establish and sustain connections among students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Pioneer Connection is published every winter, spring, and summer and is available online at GoUWP.com/PCON. UW-Platteville Distance Learning Center 1 University Plaza Platteville WI 53818-3099 www.uwplatt.edu/disted 800.362.5460 or 608.342.1468 disted@uwplatt.edu Fax: 608.342.1071

Dawn Drake Executive Director of Alternative Delivery Systems

Toward the end of my 30-year policing career, I enrolled in the UW-Platteville MSCJ program. Having completed 23 years working as an officer and several as a lieutenant in administration, I appreciated the flexibility the online learning environment provides for students who work full time and have family obligations. I was fortunate to have classmates who were eager and passionate about learning and werent afraid to voice their opinions or share their real-world experiences. After graduating from the MSCJ program, I was asked to develop and teach two online courses for the BSCJ program. I will continue to teach and look forward to interacting and learning with each new class. Upon retiring from the police department in June 2007, I became an academic dean at a community college in Dubuque, Iowa, where I supervised both full-time and adjunct faculty. The future of distance learning looks very promising. There will always be students who need flexibility to complete a degree. Employers prefer people who have advanced degrees when they consider employees for internal advancement or promotions. Some professions require a particular degree even at the entry level. We are poised to address this growth potential and I am excited to join the dedicated staff that supports our students.

contact info for online courses

Technical Support DLC Help Desk Contact for problems with Password/login Course access Course navigation 877.854.3083 608.342.1303 distedsupport@uwplatt.edu For Help Desk hours visit GoUWP.com/SUPPORT Student Services Contact your advisor or the Distance Learning Center with questions about Your PASS account Financial aid Transfer credits Policies and procedures

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MS in Distance Education Leadership ..............11 MS in Organizational Change Leadership .......12 MS in Integrated Supply Chain Management 12 MS in Project Management..................................13 BS in Business Administration.............................18 MS in Engineering ................................................21 BS in Criminal Justice ....................................22, 24 MS in Criminal Justice .........................................23

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PASS opens for distance education students
Beginning with registration for the Summer 2012 term, you can access all of your student account information in PASS. You can register for courses, access your financial account, check your To Do List, and monitor your academic progress in your Student Center. See pages 6-9 for a sneak preview. Then, log in to PASS from the Distance Education home page at GoUWP.com.

Will your financial aid be in place?

Summer 2012 You MUST complete the UW-Platteville 2012 Summer Financial Aid Application available at www.uwplatt.edu/ disted/financial.html. You will be able to accept/decline your financial aid award in PASS. Any grants you are awarded will be automatically accepted. APPLY NOW for 2012-13 Financial Aid 1. Use your completed 2011 Federal Income Tax Return to complete the 2012-13 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. 2. Watch PASS for your Financial Aid Award Letter from UW-Platteville. You MUST accept or decline your aid offer in PASS. You will no longer receive an award letter via mail. 3. Complete any tasks on your To Do List in PASS.

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New contact for veterans

Mark Mandurano is the new school certifying official for veterans enrolled in distance education courses at UW-Platteville. Mark is available to assist both veterans and dependents of veterans needing information about Veterans Affairs education benefits. Mark served nearly 15 years in the United States Army and the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a combat support equipment engineer. He spent the last five years of his military career as an active guard reserve for the State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, where he served as a personnel and administration non-commissioned officer. Mark was deployed to Iraq with Plattevilles own 229 CSE Engineer Company from February 2003 until April 2004. Contact Mark at manduranom@uwplatt.edu or 608.342.1321. 4
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One of Americas top military-friendly colleges

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been named one of Americas Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities, according to Military Advanced Education Magazine. UW-Platteville Online was featured in the magazines 2012 The Guide that highlights UW-Plattevilles efforts to satisfy the distance learning needs of our men and women in uniform.

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Important changes to financial aid
Federal Changes
Pell Grants Effective immediately and retroactively, students are only eligible for 12 full-time semesters for the grant. Awards may vary from semester to semester based on credits. Subsidized Federal Loans The six-month, interest-free grace period upon graduation is eliminated. Loans will accumulate interest starting at graduation. This change affects loans acquired between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2014. Subsidized Federal Loans Graduate Students After July 1, 2012, graduate students are no longer eligible for subsidized loans. For more information about federal financial aid, visit www. federalstudentaid.ed.gov/students. html.

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New grading scale can affect your financial aid The Financial Aid Office and the Distance Learning Center will monitor your grade point average (GPA) and its potential impact on your financial aid. You will be notified if your GPA is nearing academic probation status (below 2.0 for undergraduates/below 3.0 for graduate students). The +/- grading scale may affect your status as in the following example: A graduate student earns a B- in two 3-credit courses, earning a GPA of 2.7. This falls below the 3.0 requirement and the student will be placed on academic probation. If the student does not earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better after the next semester, financial aid will not be awarded based on lack of academic progress.

What you must know about textbooks

1. You must have them on the first day of class. Order them when you receive your registration confirmation. 2. An international edition may sound like a financial bargain, but can cost you more in the long run. Match the ISBN of textbooks you order to the books listed for your course in PASS.

Faculty summer schedules

During the summer, faculty schedules may vary from week to week. If you are taking a summer course, contact your instructors, especially if you are in a print-based course, so that you can coordinate schedules and continue to make progress in your courses.

Help Desk ready to serve you

The Distance Learning Center Help Desk staff can provide technical assistance for your online courses or accessing UW-Platteville resources, such as the Karrmann Library. E-mail distedsupport@uwplatt.edu or call 877.854.3083. Help Desk hours Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (on call) Sunday 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Your Student Center

Your Student Center in PASS is your new home to find all of your academic and financial records. If you have questions, contact your advisor. Log in to PASS from the Distance Education homepage at GoUWP.com with your student username and password.

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Tips to PASS on

1. Academics Register for courses and monitor academic progress toward your degree plan. View your grades here at the end of each semester. 2. Finances Review your account information, view financial aid/accept your award, make a payment, or print an invoice. 3. Personal Information Confirm and keep your information current. 4. Holds Click the details link to see what action is needed. 5. To Do List Click the details link to see what action is needed. 6. Enrollment Dates View registration dates here. 7. Advisor View your advisor contact information. 8. Academic Services This section does not apply to distance education students. 9. Student Affairs This section does not apply to distance education students. 10. Distance Education Link to resources for distance education students.

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Your Student Center - FinanCeS

You can view/print charges and payments on your account in PASS, as well as accept financial aid awards or make payments by credit card or e-check. In your Student Center > Finances section, click Account Inquiry to access the information below. To view a tour of the Finances section, click the New Interactive Tutorials link below the PASS login at GoUWP.com.

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Tips to PASS on

1. Click the activity tab to see all charges, payments, and waivers applied to your account. 2. Make a Payment Pay online by credit card or e-check. 3. Click Financial Aid to view the status of your financial aid application and award. 4. Billing Info-Dist Ed Courses Read Distance Education billing/payment/refund policies. 5. Electronic Bill Inquiry View a bill for the amount due on a particular billing date. (Use the Term Invoice for the most up-to-date information.) 6. Statement of Account View/print all charges and payments for a selected time period, such as a calendar year for tax purposes. 7. Term invoice View/print transactions for a specific academic term.

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To begin the registration process, log in to PASS from the Distance Education home page at GoUWP.com with your student username and password. In your Student Center > Academics section, read and agree to the Drop/Refund policy in the Holds section, then click Enroll and follow the directions for each screen. To view a tutorial of the entire registration process, click the New Interactive Tutorials link below the PASS login. Here are some registration tips:

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Tips to PASS on

1. Click Search on the Add Classes screen. 2. Select a Course Career of X Undergraduate or X Graduate. The X indicates distance education. 3. Click select subject. On the next screen, click the first letter of the course subject, then select the subject name for your course. Click SEARCH to see courses offered for the term.

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4. Click select class for the course you want to enroll in.

Choose your course carefully. The Room indicates if it is ONLINE or PRINT-BASED. The Meeting Dates will indicate start/end dates for the course. Click View All Sections to see all offerings for the term. Contact your advisor for permission to register for a printbased course.

To complete the registration process, you must confirm your classes and select a Primary Payment Method. See Tips to PASS on: Registration Payment Options.

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To complete your course registration, you must select a Primary Payment Method. To view a tutorial of the entire registration process, click the New Interactive Tutorials link below the PASS login at GoUWP.com.

Tips to PASS on

Check It Out
Follow the instructions for your payment option. Note the deadlines for your payment option and course selection. UW Colleges and print-based courses have different deadlines.

You may make a payment online by credit card or e-check, or print a Term Invoice and mail your payment. You will get a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours with the courses and payment option you selected. If you plan to use military benefits, contact the UW-Platteville Office of the Registrar at 608.342.1321 or manduranom@uwplatt.edu. If you have questions about financial aid, contact the UW-Platteville Financial Aid Office at 800.616.0412 or finaid@uwplatt.edu.

Note the deadline for your payment option.

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Be an inspiration
Your encouragement to enroll goes a long way
Do you remember when you first made the decision to return to school, either to earn your bachelors degree or an advanced degree? If youre like most people, it was a time of uncertainty and questioning. Am I going to be successful? How am I going to pay for this? Will my family and my employer be supportive? Where will I ever find the time? But, you made the leap of faith, and now, here you are. For each of our students, there are many more who are still asking themselves those same questions. Perhaps one of them is a relative, a neighbor, a co-worker, or a colleague who works half way across the country. You could provide the inspiration they are looking for by sharing the reasons you chose a University of WisconsinPlatteville Online program. Additionally: The programs are 100% online no need to ever visit campus. There is no GRE or GMAT requirement. Graduates earn a degree that is of indisputable quality from a recognized and well-regarded university, with a brick-and-mortar campus that has offered over 150 years of education excellence. The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the gold standard of accreditation, and a member of the North Central Association. Dedicated, experienced faculty combine academic credentials with real-world experience, offering a 360-degree education geared toward todays workplace. Programs are priced competitively. Prospective students should inquire with their employer about tuition reimbursement. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville was voted Best School for Online Education. Go ahead be their inspiration. Let your success story shine through. Encourage your contacts to check us out. Well be here for them every step of the way. Karen Adams

Karen Adams Corporate Marketing Director

Are you LinkedIn?

Simply search for Karen Adams. I would love to hear from you, share ideas, and keep you current with DLC news.

Spread the word

The next time someone asks about your UW-Platteville degree, go to GoUWP.com/CONNECTION to find resources to connect others with the Distance Learning Center. Whether its a LinkedIn contact, a next-door neighbor, or your employer, we can help you make the connection.

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Distance Education Leadership

True to the pioneering spirit of UW-Platteville and the Distance Learning Center, plans are underway to create an online Master of Science in Distance Education Leadership. We are pleased to announce that Candace Croft, PhD, will serve as program coordinator. She will establish program outcomes, instructional objectives, develop curriculum, and hire faculty. Candace has 16 years of experience in higher education and brings insights from many roles, including faculty member, chair, dean, and vice president of academic affairs. Her experience as a content manager in a virtual environment and significant time in online education give her a solid understanding of the skill set graduates of the program will need, and those skills will drive the development of courses and emphases. This program will fill a significant gap, Candace said, and UW-Platteville has the opportunity to set the standard. christine hawkinson
Canadace Croft Distance Education Leadership Program Coordinator

Vote UW-Platteville for best school in Wisconsin for online education

The last two years, your votes named us the best school for online education in the Corporate Report: Wisconsin Business Magazine Best of Wisconsin Business competition. Lets try for three years in a row! Cast your ballot to nominate UW-Platteville for this prestigious award: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go to crwmag.com. Click on the Best of Wisconsin Business Awards 2012 image. To the right of the image, click Vote Today. Click Cast your vote now! Click Start Survey. Click Submit at the bottom of the first page; go to #17 on the second page, What is the best school in Wisconsin for online education? 7. Enter: UW-Platteville Distance Education; City: Platteville 8. Click SUBMIT. 9. In #26, enter your e-mail address. 10. Click SUBMIT.
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New graduate programs enrolling students

Organizational Change Leadership program prepares graduates to transform organizations
The Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership (MSOCL) focuses on the ever-increasing speed of change in todays business world and prepares graduates for leadership roles within organizations. In the business world, organizational change is a daily reality, especially with new technologies and processes such as just in time manufacturing, e-commerce, and virtual organizations, said Program Coordinator Elizabeth Swift. Specifically, students will explore the very nature of change, how to establish an organizational vision for change, the origins of resistance, assessing an organizations readiness for change, communication strategies, assessing stakeholders, and sustaining change. The programs electives enhance other skills needed to promote change: leadership, innovation and creativity, strategic thinking and planning, behavioral economics, and quality improvement. Career paths for those interested in organizational change may include upper management, as well as operations management and corporate recruiting. Others may elect to work as project consultants or corporate coaches mentoring the leaders in an organization. Tom Jensen

Supply chain management crosses business boundaries

The Master of Science in Integrated Supply Chain Management (MSISCM) examines the interplay and coordination of business, industrial studies, and engineering while providing real-world capabilities that stretch beyond a typical masters degree in business. Its one of the few fields where you can impact a business literally every day, said Program Coordinator David Heimerdinger. Our coursework covers how to plan, execute, control, and monitor a companys daily activities to bring more efficiency. Hiring activity for those in the supply chain field continues to grow. In 2010 alone, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals career center saw a 70 percent increase in available job opportunities as compared to 2009. Specifically, it saw increases in hiring in the areas of logistics and supply chain management, and transportation. Job opportunities stretch across all areas of business. Those adept at supply chain management find jobs as planners, buyers, inventory specialists, or material planners/analysts. They also find employment in many facets of production or transportation. Tom Jensen

Visit GoUWP.com or call 800.362.5460 for more information about these new programs.
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In the winners circle
Pioneer Profile
A graduate of University of WisconsinPlatteville Online has won an international award for his work at Churchill Downs Incorporated. Chuck Millhollan, a 2003 graduate of the MSPM program, earned the 2011 Kerzner Award sponsored by the International Institute for Learning, Inc., (ILL) and administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) the worlds leading project management member association. The award recognizes project management professionals who demonstrate superior performance, outstanding skills, and innovative project management techniques. I truly believe that project management creates a sustainable competitive advantage that results in world-class companies and diversified leaders, Chuck said. As director of program management at Churchill Downs, he created the Churchill Downs, Inc., Project Management Office, which has evolved into an Enterprise PMO responsible for leading projects and programs across all business units, including four Thoroughbred horseracing tracks, three casinos, two software development groups, and a bloodstock research group. Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, was the first in the horse racing industry to fold project management into its business model. Chuck developed and used the Enterprising Ticketing System to demonstrate the power of project management. The initiative allowed Churchill Downs to replace its dated ticketing system with one that allows it to prioritize and manage its ticket sales, admissions, and related marketing efforts. In addition to public recognition, Chuck will receive ILL training valued at $5,000 and a $3,000 contribution to the Kentuckiana PMI Chapter. Tom Jensen

Chuck Millhollan

Read about Kerzner Award finalist Olatunde Olatona on p. 14.

MSPM News
A new course, Agile Methods in Project Management (PROJMGT 7090), will be available fall of 2012. Developed and taught by Shawn Belling, the course will provide an overview of agile project management methodologies and theory and prepare students to evaluate projects, assess culture, and adapt agile methods to varied project management applications. The course includes, but does not focus on, content drawn from the software environment.

Welcome
Program Management (PROJMGT 7070) is being taught by Allen Green, Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP). Allens professional experience includes work with Science Applications International Corporation and NASA. Allen received his bachelors and masters degrees in electrical engineering from Auburn University. His teaching experience includes PMP and PgMP preparation courses at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Newport News Naval Shipyard, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Overseas project changes lives, earns international recognition

Raised in Southwest Nigeria, West Africa, Olatunde Olatona understands that access to education is a challenge for many, especially in developing countries. He left his family at age 11 to advance his education, and after years of hard work, self-motivation, diligence, and a government scholarship, earned a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering with high honors from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. In 2006, Olatunde began working on a masters degree in project management from UW-Platteville, completing his capstone project and graduating in 2011. There were surprises along the way. Like discovering how small efforts can greatly impact others lives. As Product Development ManagerWell Integrity for Schlumberger, an international oil and gas company with headquarters in Paris and Houston, Olatunde recognized that increasing complexities surrounding the business of oil and gas exploration and production require project management skills. After earning his Project Management Professional (PMP) credential in 2005, he began working on a masters degree. Online learning provided Olatunde the flexibility to tailor his learning and meet changing professional demands. The job provided me a workshop
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to demonstrate and put all the things I learned online to practical use. It was not abstract, it was a reality. Through Olatundes long-term involvement with Action Missionaire Interafricane (AMI), a Christian missionary organization operating in West Africa, he was aware of the need for a high school facility in Farakala, a remote town in Southeast Mali. Guided by faith and a commitment to help others, Olatunde chose a capstone project that aligned with his passion in life: Christian charity work. It was really involved and I really enjoyed it because I was able to make a difference in line with what I love to do. Unlike most capstone projects, this one required fund-raising, and Olatundes graduation hinged on it. The fourmonth project required raising $30,000 in six weeks. By focusing on his circle of influence, he asked friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues for $100 partnership pledges, and raised $32,765 from 94 partners in seven countries exceeding his goal. The funds covered the costs of roofing, plastering, painting, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and the procurement and installation of classroom furniture.

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Photos include: 1. Cross Section of Farakala Host Community 2. Cutting the Commissioning Tape by CAPRO International Director and Sikasso Governors Representative 3. (left to right) D. Lorlamen (Project Sponsor, Mali), A. Osinulu (Project Sponsor, Houston), and O. Olatona (Project Manager, Houston) 4. Dance by Elderly Women Group

Working from Houston, with core project team members based in Bamako and Farakala, Mali, Olatunde virtually managed challenges including distance (5,000 miles) and time (time zone five hours ahead), language (French) and communication issues, water supply shortages, malaria, and a lack of a nearby medical facility. Despite these challenges the project was successfully completed ahead of schedule and under budget. On March 9, 2011, Olatunde attended the commissioning ceremony in Farakala, where the school building was handed over to the project owner, AMI Mali. I was touched. The rich culture, resilient spirit, and focused drive of the Farakala people towards selfimprovement were exhibited at every opportunity, he said.

Assistant professor and capstone advisor, Scott Wright noted the high quality and charitable nature of the project and nominated Olatunde for the Project Management Institutes (PMI) prestigious Kerzner Award. What stood out for me was his management of change and his understanding and application of risk management to this project. Everything he did was top-rate, he said. As a student and project manager, he was proactive and committed to achieving the project vision and its objectives. These are keystones for successful projects. Olatunde was later selected as a finalist for the 2011 Kerzner Award. Just being in the top five is amazing when you consider the small size of his team and budget. The project managers who win this award typically work on very large projects with budgets and teams that dwarf the resources at Olatundes disposal. Even more impressive is that his project was outside his normal work in support of charity, Scott said. The capstone project underscored that a small effort can make a big difference. Olatunde plans to continue working on charitable projects. If everyone in the world would show a little bit more concern and focus on the needs of the less privileged, this world will be a far better place than anyone can ever imagine. Go out and find people to bless. There are a lot of things you can do. Go out and look and youll find life more richly rewarding. Denise LaBudda
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Going the distance for online education

We are pleased to announce that we have graduated 1,000 students from our online programs. UW-Platteville Distance Education began in 1978, offering a single bachelors degree in business administration via correspondence courses. Our first graduating class numbered five in 1981. In 1999, we launched our first 100-percent online program: a masters degree in project management. The first graduating class of online students consisted of 13 people in 2001. Today, we provide online education to more than 2,500 students worldwide. Were not scrambling to reach 100,000 students. And thats OK, because we understand that theres a real person behind every degree we grant, said Dawn Drake, executive director of alternative delivery systems. Our student service representatives, advisors, and faculty know our students by name, guide them when theyre uncertain, and keep them on a path to graduation. Outreach Specialist Amy Griswold, who is working on her own online masters degree, knows firsthand how important encouragement is for an online learner.

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Sometimes that support doesnt come in the form of a cheerleader or a motivational life coach, but from the people we are with every day, who are proud of us and want to see us succeed, Amy said. Personal attention was just one reason why Scott Brown chose UW-Platteville Online for his bachelors degree in criminal justice. The online courses were a blessing because you dont have to compete with 200 people in one classroom to have your voice heard. And with the addition of masters degrees in organizational change leadership and integrated supply chain management. UW-Platteville Online is ready to serve the next 1,000 students and beyond. Our graduates are now part of a growing, vibrant, and select group of 1,000 UW-Platteville alumni who share a common but unique educational experience, Dawn said. Were proud to have played a part of a challenging, yet rewarding time in each of their lives. Tom Jensen

Your big day is almost here. Are you ready?

Graduate students If youre graduating in May, contact your advisor to ensure your paperwork is processed in time. If youre completing your final credits in 2012-13, contact your advisor one semester in advance to start your paperwork. Undergraduate students If youre graduating in May or August, you should have already submitted your Intent to Graduate form and graduation fee. If not, contact your advisor immediately. If you plan to graduate in December, contact your advisor before June 1 to start your paperwork.

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Tom Gunderson, online MS in Criminal Justice graduate, recently received the Lifetime Pioneer Award.

Join the celebration

Graduation is fast approaching. By now you should have received your May 2012 graduation packet. If you are a graduate as of December 2011, May 2012, or August 2012, we invite you to join us. Its an amazing experience for us to match faces to the names of our students, and we know youll feel the same way. On Friday, May 11, the Distance Learning Center will host a reception at the Markee Pioneer Student Center where we will celebrate and share highlights of the past year with family and friends. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. RSVP for the banquet at GoUWP.com/GRAD by April 25. On Saturday, May 12, commencement ceremonies will take place at Williams Fieldhouse. Assembly begins one hour before the scheduled ceremonies. 9:00 a.m. BS in Business Administration MS in Project Management BS in Criminal Justice MS in Criminal Justice Order of the Engineer for registered MS in Engineering graduates MS in Engineering 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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If you havent received your graduation packet or have questions about the events, please contact Admission Specialist Melissa Dupont at 800.362.5460 or dupontm@ uwplatt.edu.

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Credentials offer competitive advantage
Pioneer Profile
Theology was Scott Knapps first field of study. But when he met the woman he would marry, the priesthood plan required revision, so he focused his drive and discipline into the profession of finance. Years later, with his career well established, he returned to higher education. Scott values the competitive edge distance education offers to those who are already established in their careers. Its a competitive world and people need to be on top of their game from an experience and a credentials perspective.
Scott Knapp 2010 BSBA Graduate

prior to completing the Chartered Financial Analyst program, the gold standard in the investment industry. In May of 2010, Scott completed a bachelors degree in business administration. With two credentials earned, he wasted no time before starting a third and immediately entered a masters program at Boston University. The transition from UW-Platteville to Boston University was seamless; they are both quality programs within quality organizations, Scott said. What are Scotts plans after completing his masters degree in May of 2012? My next step is to extract value from my education and to apply everything that Ive gained in my educational experience to its highest and best use. Denise LaBudda

I already had a solid career and the objective of attending UW-Platteville was to enhance my business credentials, so reputation, bricks and mortar, and being a UW System school all meant a lot to me, said Scott, director of investment strategy for CUNA Mutual Group. He entered the printbased BSAD program in the late 1990s, just

New faculty join department

Les Hollingsworth, assistant professor, teaches Global Business (BUSADMIN 1300) online and Advertising (BUSADMIN 3630) and Marketing Research (BUSADMIN 3700) for the print-based program. Les brings over 10 years of experience in higher education marketing, student services, curriculum development, and teaching. Les earned a bachelors degree from Luther College and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He served eight years with the U.S. Army and is currently on the Veterans Council for UW-Platteville.

Associate Professor Thomas S. Collins teaches Financial Accounting (ACCTING 2010) online and Global Business (BUSADMIN 1300) for the print-based program. Tom earned his bachelors and masters degrees in accounting and his Juris Doctorate law degree from the University of Iowa. Tom has worked as a CPA and currently serves as an attorney of counsel in the areas of corporate and business law. In his 25 plus years of teaching, Tom has presented speeches and workshops on business administration and creative and critical thinking strategies for students.

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Print-Based Course Policy Changes

The following processes and policy changes for print-based courses will take effect June 4, 2012, for registrations with a September 2 or later start date. Contact your advisor with questions. 1. For registrations with September, October, November, or December start dates, you will register online in PASS beginning June 4. Paper registration will be available for students without Internet access. 2. Course enrollments are for 12 months. There are no extensions. Sometimes it is appropriate, because of student illness or other unusual circumstances, to receive a grade of Incomplete (I) at the end of course enrollment. Incompletes are given at the discretion of the instructor and must include a completion date within 6 months. 3. Tuition is $310 per credit regardless of residency, and includes a non-refundable portion of $30 per credit. There are no additional fees. 4. Financial aid: To use financial aid for print-based courses, you must either Register for 6 print-based course credits to begin in the same month OR Register for 6 credits with a combination of online and print courses with September or January start dates. 5. Drop/Refund Policy for UW-Platteville Print-Based Courses Print courses start on the 2nd day of every month. You must register AND pay for a course by the 15th day of the PREVIOUS month in order to start the class. The following drop/refund deadlines apply to print-based courses: If you drop on or before the registration/payment deadline [the 15th], you will receive 100% of both tuition and nonrefundable tuition. Non-refundable tuition = $30 per credit (ex: $90 for 3-credit course) If you drop from the 16th through the 1st, you will receive 100% of tuition only [non-refundable tuition will not be returned]. If you drop on or after the 2nd [the start date of class], and PRIOR to the 30th day of class, you will be refunded 80% of your tuition. [non-refundable tuition will not be returned]. You will also be charged a $15 per course drop fee.

Example - September 2 start date

August
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September

If you drop on or after the 30th day of class, you will receive NO refund AND be charged a $15 per course drop fee. If you drop a course on the 30th day of class through the last day of the 6th month of enrollment, you will receive a W for withdrawal on your transcript. You may not drop a course after the last day of the 6th month of enrollment. (ex: February 28 for a course you start September 2.)

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For the past several years, I have written about new electronic resources and new library services that benefit distance education students. This semester, I would sincerely appreciate hearing your comments and experiences about using the electronic library, as well as library resources and services. Your insights and recommendations may improve your next library encounter and the experiences of future students. My goal is to offer you the best research experience that supports your course assignments and general educational needs. Send me an e-mail at bergjo@uwplatt.edu or call me at 608.342.1355 to tell me about Your positive encounters with the library Areas where we need to expand student support Your responses will be the subject of future Ask A Librarian columns. Please know that your ideas are extremely valuable to me as I assess future library goals. I will not use your name or personal information in the articles. I have enjoyed learning about your projects and information needs. Together we have always been able to locate the required materials or commiserate about project expectations. I look forward to hearing more about how we can better serve you. When you have questions about library services, call us at 888.450.4632.

John Leonard Berg is the distance education librarian and reference coordinator for UW-Platteville Karrmann Library.

KUDOS!
Congratulations to the distance education students who have been invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phis mission is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10% of seniors, 7.5% of juniors, and select graduate students. Michelle Dudziak Andrew Warwick Richard Polzin Danielle Houmes Root Melissa Pufall Kathleen Faymoville Mark Anderson Steven Bowers Lisa Freiberg 20 BSBA BSBA BSBA BSBA BSBA BSCJ BSCJ BSCJ MSENGR Joseph Drammissi Laury Hackett John Hein Aaron Kassner Ramakrishnan Kizhakkencherry Frank Koscheka Lisa Repp George Saich Tracy Fazi MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM MSPM

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Power plant job leads to new career
Pioneer Profile
Some people know at an early age what they want to do when they grow up. Others, like Michelle Laucke, want to try everything and find their way through process of elimination. She changed her major every semester before earning a bachelors degree in social science and psychology. Ultimately, it took working at a power plant to find my niche, Michelle said. After working with a district attorneys office as a legal secretary and later as a victim witness specialist for 14 years, Michelle knew she needed a change and took a temporary job at the Weston Power Plant site near Wausau, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Service was in the process of building Weston 4, a state-ofthe-art power plant that uses clean coal technologies. Michelles position allowed her to focus on work shed never encountered before: meeting with vendors for everything from turbines to valves, a once-through boiler system, and even heating systems. I was enthralled with how things were put together and asked myself, Why didnt I know about this? When the temp job ended, Michelle was unemployed, but with a mission. Fifteen years out of college and a newcomer to online learning, Michelle enrolled in the engineering program in 2009. She approached it head-on, forgoing a social life to focus on school, work, and family. To strengthen her credentials, Michelle interned in Plover, Wisconsin, at Pointe Precision, a manufacturer of aerospace components. As a quality engineering intern, she immediately applied what she was learning from her courses and was hired full time as a production control specialist six months before graduation. She was recently promoted to master production planner. I pull all of my degree into this job. I absolutely love it, she said. It was like someone made this just for me. Its surreal in a way. With coursework behind her, Michelle has resumed social activities and has returned to the other career she loves: breeding and selling straight Egyptian Arabian horses for her business, Vudu Magic Arabians, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Christine Hawkinson

I pull all of my degree into this job. I absolutely love it it was like someone made this just for me. Its surreal in a way. Michelle Laucke

New instructor for ENGrG 7220

Matt Roberts, associate professor of civil engineering at UW-Platteville, will be teaching Dynamics of Structures (ENGRG7220) for the Fall 2012 term. Matt also teaches Structural Steel Design with LRFD (ENGRG 6230) which he recently updated for the new steel specification (ANSI/AISC 360-10). The course is intended for students who have not taken a previous steel course or who learned the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) method and want to learn Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD).
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Internship provides real-life career preparation
Pioneer Profile
When Alicia Paske decided to do a 320-hour internship as part of her BSCJ degree, she had no idea she would gain so much hands-on experience. Her first day with the Columbia County, Wisconsin, Sheriffs Office started with an autopsy and a death investigation. The following months were no less eventful, including ride alongs and numerous police stops involving armed robberies, traffic stops, domestic calls, and a river drowning. Columbia County did an excellent job of introducing me to everything for my career and giving me all of the different experiences, Alicia said. A native of Columbia County, she was already familiar with the jurisdiction: her father worked for the Portage Police Department for over 30 years before his retirement. His career impacted Alicias decision to pursue her bachelors degree in criminal justice. Alicia chose UW-Platteville because of its online program and the convenience it provided. Platteville was an excellent school. I had a very good experience, so Im very happy with the way it turned out with my internship and with my degree. Alicia made an impression on criminal justice instructors as well. Alicia was a standout, always putting forth maximum effort, and actually earned a perfect score in one of my classes, Gary Apperson said. Dan Avenarius, instructor and director of distance learning, taught Alicia in both of his courses. During the last six years, Ive had over 100 students. Some of the students you remember more easily than others. Alicia is one of those students because she was one of the most conscientious Ive ever had. Alicia graduated with honors in December, and at present, her goal is to work in Columbia County. She plans on attending the police academy so that she can work in the field. Cheryl Lange

Columbia County did an excellent job of introducing me to everything for my career and giving me all of the different experiences. Alicia Paske

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BSCj Faculty News

Gary Apperson, criminal justice instructor, recently had an article published in Minnesota Police Chief magazine. In his article, Effectiveness of Punishment as a Deterrent to Crime, Gary argues that certain crimes are not committed because potential offenders consider the risk of getting caught to be greater than the reward of succeeding.

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Graduate receives Honorary Lifetime Pioneer Award
Pioneer Profile
Chances are youve heard the name Tom Gunderson before. A member of the Distance Education Alumni Advisory Board and recent recipient of the Dawn Drake Excellence in Distance Education Scholarship, Tom was recognized at his December graduation with the Honorary Lifetime Pioneer Award. The UW-Platteville Alumni Association recognizes outstanding graduates with the award and a lifetime membership to the Alumni Association. Nominees must show leadership in campus activities, community involvement, professional development, academic excellence, and the probability of future involvement in the Alumni Association. Our hope is that these graduates will go out into the workforce and promote UW-Platteville, attend alumni events, and stay involved, Alumni Director Kim Schmelz said. After leaving school to work full time, Tom returned 20 years later to complete his bachelors and masters degrees in criminal justice. Tom was always a dedicated and hard-working student throughout the MSCJ degree program, even with family and work obligations, said Cheryl Banachowski-Fuller, MSCJ director. Amy Nemmetz, former BSCJ program coordinator, agreed, Tom is truly a role model for his children, criminal justice students, law enforcement officers, and his community. Instead of finding reasons why he shouldnt finish his degree, Tom made a commitment to continue his education. Now an investigator for the Pierce County, Wisconsin, Sheriffs Office, Tom said, The award is motivation to keep in contact and a reminder to stay connected with the school and the program. In the future, he would like to teach at a technical college or university. Cheryl Lange

The award is motivation to keep in contact and a reminder to stay connected with the school and the program. Tom Gunderson

New course offers students a great learning experience in child advocacy

Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy (CRIMLJUS 7310) was developed last semester as a core course for the Child Advocacy Studies Certificate. Instructor Amy Nemmetz, who is also a licensed social worker, saw the course as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of victimized children. to make the horror stop for the child, Amy said. In addition to discussing standard child maltreatment topics, students complete a number of interactive assignments dealing with issues such as bullying, forensic interviewing, and child exploitation. Amy has received positive feedback from her students, including one response stating, Assignments pertain to related professions and the variety makes for better learning retention one of the best and most interesting courses I have had!
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New drop process for online courses

Beginning with Summer 2012 courses, there are some changes to the drop process for online courses. The process is as follows: 1. You may drop courses in PASS through the last day of registration/payment for a term. 2. To drop a course after the last day of registration/payment for a term, you must e-mail your advisor to initiate the drop process, stating the course(s) you want to drop. 3. Your advisor will contact you to discuss a. Your reasons for dropping and * Refund deadlines are posted on the Important Dates page of the Distance Education website www.GoUWP.com. b. Who you need to talk with to discuss the impact your drop may have on financial aid, military benefits, or other third party payments, then c. Drop you from the course to generate your refund (see refund deadlines*) 4. If you drop the course after the 100% refund deadline, you will be charged a drop fee of $15 per course. You may not register for additional courses until the drop fee is received.

New instructors join BSCj program

Molly Klinge joined the faculty this spring, teaching Criminal Procedure and Evidence (CRIMLJUS 4330). The course covers the constitutionally mandated procedures, policies, and rules that affect criminal investigation and evidence gathering. My goal for the course is for students to come away with not just an understanding of what these rules are, but also with an understanding of why these rules are in place, Molly said. Currently, Molly practices criminal defense as a staff attorney for the Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office in Monroe County, Wisconsin. She earned her bachelors degree in political science from UW-Madison and her masters degree from the Marquette University School of Law.

Lorne Gibson joined the UW-Platteville criminal justice staff in 2011. In addition to teaching courses on campus, this spring he is teaching Patterns of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (CRIMLJUS 3430) online. In the course, students study the legal and behavioral classification of crimes and criminals, reaction and response to crimes, and analysis of crimes as systems of behavior. Before coming to Platteville, Lorne was an assistant professor of behavioral sciences and leadership at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He began his decorated career as a United States Air Force officer in San Antonio, Texas, as a research analyst. Lorne also spent four years as a juvenile corrections counselor while completing his doctoral course work in higher education administration at the University of South Dakota and in sociology at South Dakota State University. His specialties include criminology, juvenile delinquency, and research methodology.

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Program coordinators
BS in Business Administration Christine Storlie 608.342.1980 storliech@uwplatt.edu BS in Criminal Justice Dana Cecil 608.342.1676 cecild@uwplatt.edu MS in Criminal Justice Cheryl Banachowski-Fuller 608.342.1652 banchoc@uwplatt.edu MS in Distance Education Leadership (Fall 2012) Candace Croft 608.342.1882 croftc@uwplatt.edu MS in Engineering Jill Clough 608.342.1665 clough@uwplatt.edu MS in Integrated Supply Chain Management David Heimerdinger 608.342.1380 heimerdd@uwplatt.edu MS in Organizational Change Leadership Elizabeth Swift 608.342.1524 swifte@uwplatt.edu MS in Project Management Bill Haskins 608.342.1961 haskinsd@uwplatt.edu

Summer 2012 Online Course Deadlines

Registration is now open for Summer 2012 online courses. Refer to our website www.uwplatt.edu/disted for admission requirements, registration instructions, course descriptions, course rotation schedules, and for any changes to the course listing and fee schedule on pages 25-27. APR 15 Preferred Application Date: To ensure the completion of the admission process for Summer 2012 UW-Platteville online courses, submit your completed application and supporting materials before this date. APR 16 Independent Study Deadline: Last day for financial aid recipients to submit Independent Study Proposals. APR 30 Financial Aid Deadline: Last day to choose the Financial Aid Payment option when registering. MAY 7 Independent Study Deadline: Last day for non-financial aid recipients to submit Independent Study Proposals. MAY 7 Veterans: To leave time for federal or state veterans' benefits to be processed and in place by the May 21 payment deadline, you are urged to register before this date and choose the Post 9/11 GI Bill or WI GI Bill Payment option when registering for Summer 2012 UW-Platteville online courses. The 9/11 GI Bill and Wisconsin GI Bill may not cover all educational costs. Check with your Veterans' Certifying Official to determine which tuition/fees are not covered. MAY 14 Mail or Fax Payment Deadline: Last day to choose the Mail or Fax Payment option when registering. MAY 21 Full Refund Deadline: Last day to cancel your course enrollment and receive a full refund, including the nonrefundable tuition. MAY 21 Last Day to Register: Last day to register for Summer 2012 courses. You must use the Credit Card Online Payment option. This is also the PAYMENT DUE DATE for mail-in payments. JUNE 4 First day of classes AUG 10 Last day of classes

Contact your advisor to register for a print-based course. The current policies/ procedures apply to summer enrollments. For courses with September 2, 2012 start dates or later, the new policy on p. 19 applies.

SUMMEr TUITION AND FEES FOr ONLINE COUrSES

Course-specific fees and textbooks are not included. Online courses must be paid for in U.S. dollars by check, money order, e-check, or credit card. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES Tuition - regardless of residency $610/credit (includes $30/credit nonrefundable tuition) Application Fee $ 56 (nonrefundable) UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE COURSES Tuition - regardless of residency $360/credit (includes $30/credit nonrefundable tuition) Application Fee $ 44 (nonrefundable) Transfer Application Fee $ 44 (nonrefundable)
(waived for students transferring directly to UW-Platteville from a two-year UW College)

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Summer 2012 Online Courses

Undergraduate
BS in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACCTING BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS COMMNCTN COMPUTER 3000 1300 2330 2630 3030 3100 3240 3340 3530 3710 4100 4840 4950 1130 2130 2230 3330 3630 4030 4130 4230 3010 1830 Accounting Issues for Managers Global Business Leadership and Management Introduction to Marketing Human Resource Management Compensation Management E-Commerce and E-Marketing in Todays World Management, Gender and Race Organizational Behavior Bank Management Supply Chain Management Business Policy/Strategy Portfolio Development [Special Topics]* Introduction to Criminal Justice The Police Function Correctional Philosophy Police Administration Juvenile Justice Criminal Law Police-Community Relations Community-Based Corrections Business Communication Microcomputer Applications

BS in CRIMINAL JUSTICE
BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS COMMNCTN COMPUTER 1300 2330 2630 3030 3100 3240 3340 3530 1130 2130 2230 3330 3630 4030 4130 4230 4500 4880 4930 3010 1830 Global Business Leadership and Management Introduction to Marketing Human Resource Management Compensation Management E-Commerce and E-Marketing in Todays World Management, Gender and Race Organizational Behavior Introduction to Criminal Justice The Police Function Correctional Philosophy Police Administration Juvenile Justice Criminal Law Police-Community Relations Community-Based Corrections Directed Individual Studies* (1-3 cr.) Internship in Criminal Justice* (1-8 cr.) Criminal Justice Seminar* Business Communication Microcomputer Applications

All courses are three credits otherwise noted. *Contact advisor for approval and registration instructions.

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Graduate
ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG PROJMGT PROJMGT

MS in ENGINEERING
5000 5030 6050 7030 7310 7520 7800 7820 7980 7010 7020

Engineering Communications Linear Algebra Applied Statistics Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems Control Systems Engineering Design for Manufacturability Engineering Management Quality Engineering and Management Independent Study in Engineering* (1-3 cr.) Project Management Techniques I Project Management Techniques II

BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN COUNSLED CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS

MS in CRIMINAL JUSTICE
5030 5340 5530 7130 7230 7330 7430 7520 7530 7630

BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN BUSADMIN COMMNCTN ENGRG BUSADMIN PHLSPHY PROJMGT PROJMGT PROJMGT PROJMGT PROJMGT PROJMGT PROJMGT

MS in PROJECT MANAGEMENT
5030 5100 5340 5530 5010 6050 6100 7530 7010 7020 7030 7040 7840 7940 7980

Human Resource Management Compensation Management Management, Gender and Race Organizational Behavior Business Communication Applied Statistics Supply Chain Management Business Ethics Project Management Techniques I Project Management Techniques II Project Risk Management Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams Project Management Capstone* Special Topics in Project Management* (1-3 cr.) Independent Study in Project Management* (1-4 cr.)

CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS CRIMLJUS PSYCHLGY PROJMGT

7880 7920 7980 7990 7030 7980

Human Resource Management Management, Gender and Race Organizational Behavior At Risk Youth Criminological Theory Law as Social Control Victimology Civil Liability in Criminal Justice Agencies Criminal Justice Administration Contemporary Correctional Systems: Institutional and Community-Based Corrections Criminal Justice Internship* Seminar Paper Research* Independent Study in Criminal Justice* (1-4 cr.) Thesis Research* (3-6 cr.) Psychology in the Criminal Justice System Independent Study in Psychology* (1-4 cr.)

BUSADMIN ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG ENGRG PHLSPHY

MS in INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN MAnAGEMEnT

6100 5000 6050 7030 7520 7800 7820 7530

Supply Chain Management Engineering Communications Applied Statistics Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems Design for Manufacturability Engineering Management Quality Engineering and Management Business Ethics

All courses are three credits otherwise noted. *Contact advisor for approval and registration instructions.

BUSADMIN PHLSPHY PROJMGT

MS in ORGANIzATIONAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP

5530 7530 7040

Organizational Behavior Business Ethics Interpersonal Skills for Virtual and Co-Located Project Teams

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