Academic Advancement Program (AAP)
Adult and Student Services Center
African American Student Academic Services (AASAS)
American Indian Student Academic Services (AISAS)
Arts Institute
Biology Programs Advising
Chican@ and Latin@ Student Academic Services (CLSAS)
Computer Facilities and Labs
International Academic Programs (IAP)
Learning Support Programs
Libraries
Minority/Disadvantaged (M/D) Student Services Coordinators in Schools/Colleges
Southeast Asian American Student Academic Services (SAASAS)
Summer Collegiate Experience
TRIO Student Support Services Program
Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
The Wisconsin Union
The Writing Center
10 Ingraham Hall, 263-5068; aap@lssaa.wisc.edu; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/aap
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15-11:40 a.m. and 12:40-4:20 p.m.
The Academic Advancement Program provides access to higher education for students who are academically at risk but have high potential for success at the university. The program serves students from minority groups or disadvantaged backgrounds. It offers support services in the areas of tutoring, counseling, writing and reading instruction, study skills, academic advising, and orientation.
1305 Linden Drive; 263-6960; www.dcs.wisc.edu/services; Judith Strand, info@dcs.wisc.edu
The Adult and Student Services Center serves adults returning to formal education and/or considering a career change. The center provides counseling and advising to adults through individual appointments as well as group programs and workshops.
25 Ingraham Hall, 262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/aasas; Darren Martin, Coordinator, dmmartin@wisc.edu
African American Student Academic Services (AASAS) provides support services to African and African American undergraduate students.The desired outcome from the work of AASAS is to work with students, programs, and services on the UW-Madison campus to ensure that all students graduate from the university. Among the goals of AASAS are to provide academic advising and informal counseling, and to support cultural and academic programming that assists the retention and graduation of African and African American students. In doing so, all students will benefit from a culturally, economically, geographically, and academically diverse campus.
25 Ingraham Hall, 262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/aisas; Aaron Bird Bear, Coordinator, abirdbear@jwisc.edu
American Indian Student Academic Services (AISAS) assists students in their academic, professional, and personal growth, with a focus on undergraduate retention. AISAS works to develop a sense of community among students from reservation, rural, suburban, and urban backgrounds with diverse interests. More than thirty American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Nations comprise the American Indian campus community. Created in 1992, AISAS also serves the greater UW-Madison student community by offering academic advising in the College of Letters and Science.
5542 George L. Mosse Humanities Building, 263-0486; www.arts.wisc.edu/artsinstitute
The UW-Madison Arts Institute, which represents all the arts on campus, sponsors projects with university- and community-wide impact, including the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program, the Wisconsin Film Festival, awards and fellowships, public programs, and arts marketing and outreach. The Arts Institute publishes guides to both the performing arts and galleries at UW-Madison. The guides are available through the Campus Information Center and at arts venues around campus.
445 Henry Mall, Room 188C; 262-6836; Pat Henrikson, Advisor, phenriks@wisc.edu; www.wisc.edu/cbe/undergrad.index.html
This office provides information on more than 30 undergraduate biological sciences majors, as well as courses, research and internship opportunities, and career options. The office can also advise students preparing for admission to health professions programs.
Publications available on their Web site include "Which Biology Major?" and "Which Intro Biology Course?" Click on the Undergrad Research link for information on research, internships and service learning. The searchable "Biological Sciences Course Guide," accessed through the My UW-Madison portal, provides details on biology courses offered across campus.
25 Ingraham Hall, 262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/csas; Miguel Rosales, Coordinator
Chican@ and Latin@ Student Academic Services provides academic services and a link to resources for Chican@ and Latin@ undergraduate students. The campuswide program offers a wide range of services including academic advising and personal and career counseling, and serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members. Other services include greeting new freshman and transfer students at SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration), and assisting Chican@ and Latin@ student organizations. The coordinator also serves as the undergraduate advisor for the Chican@ and Latin@ studies certificate and assists students in enrolling for the appropriate classes to fulfill certificate requirements.
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) coordinates computer, networking, telephone, video, and other technology services at UW-Madison.
My UW-Madison is a secure, easy-to-use gateway to personalized campus information and services. Students gain access to My UW-Madison at my.wisc.edu with their activated NetID. Students can customize My UW-Madison by adding, arranging, and removing features from their display.
Some of the most popular student features of My UW-Madison include:
For additional information about My UW-Madison and related computing resources, see www.doit.wisc.edu/students.
Help Desk Staff are available by phone seven days a week at 264-4357 (HELP). The Help Desk can assist students in diagnosing computing problems ranging from e-mail to software or hardware. The Walk-in Help Desk at 1210 West Dayton Street is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can also use Help Online, a knowledge database providing answers to most common computing questions. Or, students can send a request for more assistance to the Help Desk. To access Help Online go to helpdesk.wisc.edu. Send e-mail requests to help@doit.wisc.edu
More than 1,400 computers are available in the general-access computer labs, called InfoLabs, conveniently located across campus. In addition, students can use printers, scanners, CD- burning and digital-editing resources available in the InfoLabs, see www.doit.wisc.edu/computerlabs. Wireless laptop computers are available for three-day checkout at many of the labs, see www.doit.wisc.edu/laptops. More than 70 campus computer kiosks provide convenient Internet access in many campus locations, see www.doit.wisc.edu/kiosks.
Students can take advantage of free computer-training opportunities. Classes vary from basic desktop applications to advanced Web design. Schedules are available at the InfoLabs, libraries, the Campus Information Center, and the DoIT Tech Store. Program details are available on the Software Training for Students Web site at www.doit.wisc.edu/training/student.
DoIT provides free consultation and product information to help students make wise computing decisions. Students can try out computers, peripherals, and software. Product information and advice are also available online at www.doit.wisc.edu/students/buying.asp. Students can shop and buy online from the Tech Store by entering the Personal Store from the Web site at techstore.doit.wisc.edu.
Location and Hours. The DoIT Tech Store is located at 1210 West Dayton Street, next to Union South. Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For campus computing information see www.doit.wisc.edu/students or contact DoIT at 265-7469 or info@doit.wisc.edu.
252 Bascom Hall, 265-6329; peeradvisor@bascom.wisc.edu; www.studyabroad.wisc.edu
Studying abroad can be a rewarding, life-transforming experience that complements any academic program. IAP is the first point of contact for students interested in study abroad. The office offers approximately 80 study abroad programs on every continent (except Antarctica). The office advises specifically on IAP programs and refers students to advisors in other schools and colleges that offer their own study abroad programs. Students should first stop in 250 Bascom Hall for general information on IAP programs. Please see Academic Programs Abroad in the Undergraduate Study section of this catalog.
Business Learning Center
Chemistry Learning Center
Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS)
Mathematics Tutorial Program
Physics Peer Mentor Tutoring (PMT) Program
Because the learning process is enhanced by positive group environments and interactions, many of the academic support programs on campus are organized as learning communities. Small study groups, discussion sessions, exam preparation and tutorial meetings allow for student interchange and feedback with guidance from instructional staff. For information on eligibility to participate in these programs, call the staff indicated.
2240 Grainger Hall, 262-1186 or 262-1362; www.bus.wisc.edu/blc/resources.htm; Judy Cary, Director, jcary@facstaff.wisc.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Business Learning Center is available to students enrolled in pre-business, economics, and selected undergraduate business courses, including:
Econ 101 Principles of Microeconomics
Econ 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
Acct I S 100 Introductory Financial Accounting
Acct I S 211 Introductory Managerial Accounting
Acct I S 301 Financial Reporting
Finance 300 Introduction to Finance
Gen Bus 303 Business Statistics
Gen Bus 304 Intermediate Business Statistics
Math 210 Topics in Finite Mathematics
Small study groups, meeting twice weekly, are set up around students' schedules. Office hours are maintained for one-on-one service. The program is designed to reinforce lectures, text materials, and discussion sections. Skills emphasized are: quantitative/analytical, problem solving, test taking, motivation, and communication. Students should complete an application form in the Business Learning Center to be placed in a group that fits their schedule.
B311 Chemistry Building, 265-5497; www.chem.wisc.edu/areas/clc; Cathy Middlecamp, Director, chmiddle@wisc.edu; Tony Jacob, Associate Director, atjacob@wisc.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during fall and spring semesters; closed during the summer
The Chemistry Learning Center is for students who are "at risk" for not doing well in their chemistry courses and who wish to improve their ability to learn chemistry. Participation is voluntary and there is no fee. The center offers a supportive learning environment where students meet in small groups with staff to work out effective strategies for mastering course content.
The center assists students in some lecture sections of General Chemistry 103, 104, and 109, and some lecture sections of Organic Chemistry 343 and 345. Because of budgetary constraints, it is not possible to cover all courses (or all lecture sections of a course).
Included are tutorials, lab help, and problem-solving sessions, as well as a supportive multicultural environment in which to learn chemistry. Students can join at any time during the semester. Students are encouraged to come in before enrolling for help in answering questions such as "Which course fits my need?" "Have I taken enough math?" and "What should I review over the summer?"
302A Union South, 263-5666, guts@rso.wisc.edu; Web: guts.studentorg.wisc.edu
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
GUTS is a student-run, volunteer, peer-tutoring program that provides free academic assistance to any university student who wishes to improve academic performance. The program offers tutors in academic courses and conversational English, study skills counseling by appointment, and a file with more than 1,000 past exams for students to review test format. Drop-in tutoring centers are located in Helen C. White and Steenbock libraries.
321 Van Vleck Hall, 263-6817; www.math.wisc.edu/~tprogram; David Camacho, Director, camacho@math.wisc.edu; hours vary
The Math Tutorial Program is devoted to helping students in certain math courses who can commit to substantial independent study and to regular attendance at tutorial sessions. Eligibility for the program will be determined by the director through an interview.
Susan Nossal, 262-9107, nossal@wisp.physics.wisc.edu
The Physics Peer Mentor Tutoring (PMT) program offers small-group tutorials in Physics 103 and 104 to students from groups underrepresented in the sciences (such as students of color), to students with special learning needs (such as transfer students and returning adults), and to students who have dropped physics in the past. The program provides a supportive environment in which to learn physics. Students can join at any time during the semester and there is no fee.
The UW-Madison has the 10th largest research library collection in North America, according to a survey by the Association of Research Libraries. Memorial Library, the largest library in Wisconsin, and more than 40 General Library System, professional and special-purpose libraries serve the campus. In 2006, campus library collections included more than 8 million volumes representing human inquiry through all of history. In addition, there are more than 52,000 serial titles, 6.2 million microfilm items, and hundreds of thousands of government documents, maps, musical scores, audiovisual materials, and other items housed in libraries across campus. Nearly 1 million volumes are circulated to library users every year.
The UW libraries emphasize service. Library staff take an active interest in teaching people how to use information resources. Nearly 30,000 students, staff, and faculty attend library workshops and instructional programs each year. These instructional sessions include tours and hands-on classes about how to use the computer catalog and how to find specialized information.
Also, through "Ask A Librarian" services, UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff can contact librarians remotely through online chat, e-mail, or phone any day of the week for help in utilizing library resources.
Many specialized libraries and reading rooms serve the campus community, and most offer group or quiet study spaces of various sizes. For more information, contact Memorial Library Information at 262-3193, or see www.library.wisc.edu/libraries.
InfoLabs located in campus libraries provide more than 400 computer workstations for student use. The libraries with InfoLabs include: Business, CIMC, College (undergraduate), Memorial (humanities and social sciences), Steenbock (agricultural and life sciences), and Wendt (physical sciences). To find out what software is available at each InfoLab, visit www.doit.wisc.edu/computerlabs/software.asp.
600 North Park Street, 262-3245
Undergraduates find many of the resources they need at College Library. Specialized collections include a college catalog collection, women's and minority studies materials, art slides, music and literature tapes, and recreational reading paperbacks. The main reserve reading room is located on the first floor. The College Library InfoLab, with more than 200 Macintosh and PC-compatible computers, is the largest on campus. Many workstations are equipped with CD-ROM drives, optical disk cartridges, scanners, color printers, and various software programs. The library also houses a GUTS tutoring lounge and offers a number of library instructional programs. The Open Book Cafe on the first floor is a popular meeting place for collaborative work.
728 State Street Mall, 262-3193
Memorial Library serves as the principal research facility on campus for the humanities and social sciences. It houses the largest single library collection in the state of Wisconsin—more than 3.5 million volumes. Patrons from all over the world make more than one million visits to the library each year. The library also houses an extensive periodical collection, a large selection of domestic and foreign newspapers, the University Archives, the Mills Music Library, Special Collections, the Silver Buckle Press, study halls, an InfoLab with more than 100 computers, and a copy center.
Diversity affairs offices in schools and colleges provide academic advising, career counseling, and information about campus and community resources. In addition to assisting students, faculty, and staff, they also promote campuswide diversity and multicultural awareness. The campus coordinator is Ruby Paredes, Assistant Vice Chancellor, 354 Bascom Hall, 262-5175, rparedes@bascom.wisc.edu.
School and college coordinators are listed here.
Tom Browne, Assistant Dean, Academic Student Affairs, 116 Agricultural Hall, 262-3288, tbrowne@cals.wisc.edu
Philip Miller, Assistant Dean for the Learning Environment, 2266B Grainger Hall, 265-5105, pjmiller@bus.wisc.edu
Also contact: Michael Carr, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471, mcarr@bus.wisc.edu; Judy Cary, Director, Business Learning Center, 2240 Grainger Hall, 262-1186, jcary@bus.wisc.edu
Walter Lane, Assistant Dean, 145 Education Building, 263-4174, walter@education.wisc.edu
Also contact: RenŽ Munguia, Senior Advisor, Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 262-8427, rmunguia@education.wisc.edu
Steven Clark, Assistant Dean, 2640 Engineering Hall, 262-3484, sclark@engr.wisc.edu
Also contact: Gwen Ebert, Student Services Coordinator, 1150 Engineering Hall, 263-5367, gebert@engr.wisc.edu
Jim Miller, Associate Student Services Coordinator, 70B Science Hall, 263-4373, jemiller2wisc.edu
Phillip Pao Yang, Student Services Coordinator, Room 127, 1300 Linden Drive, 263-7365, paoyang@wisc.edu
DeVon Wilson, Assistant Dean and Director, Academic Advancement Program, 13B Ingraham Hall, 262-1728, dlwilson@lssa.wisc.edu
Pathways to Excellence Staff: Aaron Bird Bear, American Indian Student Services Coordinator, abirdbear@wisc.edu; Miguel Rosales, Chicana/o and Latina/o Student Services Coordinator, mrosales@lssaa.wisc.edu; Pao Thao, Southeast Asian American Student Services Coordinator, pcthao@lssaa.wisc.edu; Darren Martin, African American Student Services Coordinator, dmmartin@wisc.edu
Gloria Hawkins, Assistant Dean, 2146 Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), 263-3713, gwhawkin@wisc.edu
Louise F. Root-Robbins, Faculty Associate, Room K6/366 clinical Science Center, 263-5319, rootrobbins@wisc.edu
Amber Ault, 1204 Rennebohm Hall, 777 Highland Avenue, 262-7434, alault@pharmacy.wisc.edu
Carmen Reamer, Minority Programs, 2268D Veterinary Medicine Building, 263-1579, reamerc@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
Michael Hall, Assistant Dean, 4314 Law Building, 262-5914, mahall2@wisc.edu
Dorothy Sanchez, Assistant Dean, 229 Bascom Hall, 265-2906, dsanchz@bascom.wisc.edu
Also contact: Maya Holtzman, Student Services Coordinator, 223 Bascom Hall, 263-5517, mholtzman@bascom.wisc.edu
25 Ingraham Hall, 262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/seaasas; Pao Thao, Coordinator, pcthao@lssaa.wisc.edu
SSAASAS provides academic services an a link to resources for Cambodian or Khmer American, Hmong American, Lao American, and Vietnamese American students. The campuswide program maintains direct contact with students and provides a wide range of academic, career, and personal advising. The program coordinator serves as a resource person and liaison for students, faculty, staff, institutional offices, and Southeast Asian community groups and parents. Students are informed regularly about campus events and activities, as well as scholarships, grants, internships, and employment opportunities. Other services include greeting new freshmen and transfer students at Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR), and assisting Southeast Asian American student groups and organizations.
25 Ingraham Hall; 262-6463; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/sce; Miguel Rosales, Coordinator, sceinfo@lssaa.wisc.edu
Designed primarily for students of color and students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who have been admitted to UW-Madison as first-year students, SCE is composed of two academic courses taken during the eight-week summer session. All SCE participants carry the same two courses and receive degree credit for both while living together in a campus residence hall.
16 Ingraham Hall, 265-5106 or 265-3703
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The TRIO Student Support Services Program is a multidisciplinary, campuswide service designed to assist first-generation college students, students whose families qualify as low-income, and students with disabilities. Students participate in individually designed, multidimensional learning enrichment programs that include: (1) assistance for students seeking admission to the university; (2) assistance in securing student financial aid; (3) academic skills assessment; (4) ancillary academic tutorial, small-group instruction, and test preparation; (5) academic advising and counseling; (6) exploration of career, graduate, and professional opportunities; (7) academic skills development activities; (8) participation in cultural activities within the university and surrounding communities; and (9) effective support through individual counseling and small-group workshops.
These services are available for students accepted into the program throughout their undergraduate academic careers at UW-Madison. Services begin for incoming first-year students during the presemester, week-long orientation program, introducing students to college life and skills needed to be successful. TRIO is administered by the School of Education.
25 Ingraham Hall, 262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/urs; Svetlana T. Karpe, Director, urs@lssaa.wisc.edu
The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program is a campuswide program with the mission of engaging first- and second-year undergraduates in the process of intellectual discovery that is fundamental to the university's scholarly work. The URS program recruits students to serve as assistants to faculty members who are conducting research. URS is open to all first- and second-year students. Special efforts are directed toward engaging students from historically underrepresented groups. URS also provides important leadership and peer-mentoring opportunities for juniors and seniors by encouraging those who have already been involved in research to serve as Research Fellows in the program.
Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, 265-3000
Union South, 227 North Randall Avenue, 263-2600
union@union.wisc.edu; www.union.wisc.edu
The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as the heart and soul of campus, has two locations, Memorial Union by Lake Mendota and Union South near Camp Randall Stadium. The Union blends study and leisure by providing recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities as well as services such as meeting space, a travel center, a craftshop, games room, food and more. Through the Wisconsin Union Directorate, the Union offers students hands-on experience in planning, managing and promoting more than 1,000 events annually, including music, films, art exhibits, cultural and political forums, Hoofer outdoor recreation clubs and service programs. Memorial Union is home to the world-renowned Union Theater and a newly renovated restaurant, the Lakefront on Langdon.
6171 Helen C. White Hall, 263-1992, www.wisc.edu/writing; Bradley Hughes, Director
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Writing Center offers free, individualized help with writing at its main location in Helen C. White Hall and in various satellite locations in the Multicultural Student Center and in the residence halls. Students are welcome to come to the center for assistance with writing assignments in almost any course (except a composition course). In half-hour or hour-long tutorials, instructors help students clarify and organize ideas and offer advice about revising a draft. The center also offers short-term classes on various facets of writing, including writing about literature, writing research papers, writing book reviews, writing about film, and writing essay exams. See www.wisc.edu/writing for full descriptions, schedules, and registration, as well as for information about online tutoring. The Writing Center also has a computer lab for writing and Internet research. To make an appointment, students should call 263-1992, or stop by the center.
The Writing Fellows Program, which is part of the Writing Center, offers opportunities for undergraduates to become peer writing mentors. Drawn from a wide range of majors, Writing Fellows help other undergraduates with their writing and work closely with professors in writing-intensive courses across the curriculum. Each spring semester, the program selects new fellows for the following academic year. Prospective fellows should check the Web site at www.wisc.edu/writing for details about applications and deadlines.