Tag: associate provost for academic affairs

  • Apply now for Peer Teacher Mentoring

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    The UW-Green Bay Provost’s Office is pleased to announce year two of a pilot program to support peer teacher mentoring. In this second year of the pilot, Professor David Voelker (Humanities and History) will work with up to eight faculty and teaching professor colleagues throughout the 2023–24 academic year. David will work with each mentee…

  • UW-Green Bay mourns the loss of Prof. William ‘Bill” Laatsch

    UW-Green Bay mourns the loss of Prof. William ‘Bill” Laatsch

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    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay staff, faculty and students alike, mourn the passing of Prof. William Laatsch, who spent 43 years at UW-Green Bay as the Professor of Geography and department chair, and Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Please take a moment to read his full obituary here; his life and legacy will…

  • Associate provost update: Courtney Sherman will become Associate Provost

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    Congratulations to Associate Prof. Courtney Sherman (Music), named associate provost after serving in an interim capacity in the previous year. Sherman has become the “go to” resource on policies, processes, and programs, as well as successfully shepherding UW-Green Bay through the HLC site visit last fall.  

  • Courtney Sherman named interim associate provost

    Courtney Sherman named interim associate provost

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    Courtney Sherman has been named UW-Green Bay’s interim associate provost. An announcement in May by Provost Kate Burns noted that Sherman has demonstrated strong leadership in a variety of ways, including as chair of Music and chair of the University Committee. “Courtney brings a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is co-chairing the…

  • Fourth annual UW-Green Bay Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition, deadline April 6

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    The UW-Green Bay Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the fourth annual Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. This undergraduate essay competition aims to promote understanding of the purpose and value of a liberal arts and science education. We invite eligible students from across campus to submit essays for the competition. Submission Deadline: April 6,…

  • Thirty-seven ceremonies later, Commencement Coordinator Jan Snyder is retiring

    Thirty-seven ceremonies later, Commencement Coordinator Jan Snyder is retiring

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    Jan Snyder is retiring after leading 37 UW-Green Bay commencements. During the formal UW-Green Bay 2018 Ceremony, Chancellor Gary L. Miller acknowledged her “continual excellence” and dedication through the years with a special plaque and acknowledgement signed by all living UW-Green Bay Chancellors. Miller’s remarks are as follows: “Jan has demonstrated continual excellence in the…

  • Call for nominations: Regents’ Academic Staff Excellence Awards

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    It’s that time of year again where the UW System honors colleagues with awards recognizing outstanding service and achievement by nominating colleagues for the Regents’ Academic Staff Excellence Award. To nominate a colleague, please submit the nominee’s name along with a brief rationale via e-mail to Lynn Niemi at niemil@uwgb.edu by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 19,…

  • Reminder: Academic staff winter assembly on Tues. (Dec. 4)

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    The academic staff winter assembly will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Christie Theatre located in UW-Green Bay’s University Union. Anyone unable to attend in person can join via Skype. Provost Greg Davis and Associate Provost Clif Ganyard will be in attendance to give updates and…

  • Call for nominations: Regents’ Academic Staff Excellence Awards

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    It’s that time of year again when the UW System honors colleagues with awards recognizing outstanding service and achievement. All nominations should be submitted to the Academic Staff Committee no later than Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. All of the nominations will be reviewed by the Academic Staff Committee, with top recommendations to be forwarded on…

  • Volunteers needed for Commencement

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    Volunteers for Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 are needed to help ensure this important event is a memorable experience for students, as well as their family and friends.  Volunteers would be needed for approximately three to four hours, with ranges between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact…