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10/25/2023

UW-Parkside Student Sammi Garside-Meyers Creates Scientifically-Informed-Artwork for New Species

UW-Parkside’s Dr. Chris Noto Part of Team that discovered new species of small, plant-eating dinosaur: Ampelognathus coheni 

For the past 12 years, UW-Parkside associate professor of biology Dr. Chris Noto and a team of other scientists have engaged in paleontological research of fossils discovered in Texas. On Friday, Oct. 13, the team published a paper announcing the discovery of a new species of small, plant-eating dinosaur which they have named Ampelognathus coheni (pronounced “AM-pell-oh-nay-thuss KOH-hen-ee”). The authors of the publication in addition to Dr. Noto are Dr. Ronald S. Tykoski (Perot Museum), and Dr. Dori L. Contreras (Perot Museum). Their work appeared in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 

In collaboration with Dr. Noto, UW-Parkside biological sciences student Sammi Garside-Meyers has created scientifically-informed-artwork of Ampelognathus coheni for public outreach and education. She has also assisted Dr. Noto with reconstructions of other organisms that he is researching and creating learning opportunities for children in the

form of coloring book pages.  

Governor Evers Visits UW-Parkside’s Teacher Education Students

Gov. Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to meet with two UW-Parkside classes and members of the Parkside Student Government. He also visited the Healthcare Careers Day event. He spoke with students about education and its vital role in our current world. 

The classes Gov. Evers met with were Instructional Models and Strategies with Assistant Professor Shannon Price and Teaching Development Mathematics with Professor Maria Franshaw. He discussed the importance of the pivotal role of education in our contemporary world. The students discussed their student teaching experiences and talked about the lingering effects of Covid on the mental health of the children they have interacted with. Gov. Evers talked about the importance of patience for a teacher, the challenges the work presents, and how rewarding it can be as well.

President Rothman Op-ed: New Universities of Wisconsin identity is one of several changes underway

Earlier this week I announced a new name and identity for our constellation of 13 public universities – the Universities of Wisconsin.



The goal is to shift the emphasis from our System to our Universities, which create opportunities for students and improve communities all across the state. It’s an exciting change that I’m confident the people of Wisconsin will embrace with pride.

But the new identity is not the only change we have been making at the Universities of Wisconsin. We’re embarking on change across all of our universities, consistent with our strategic plan, to ensure Wisconsin wins the War for Talent.

Campus Procedure on Posting Promotional Materials

Any information or promotional materials to be displayed on campus must follow the guidelines, which are outlined in the link below. These guidelines have been developed to help students navigate the myriad of opportunities on campus as well as to protect our brand. Note, print materials are not the only way to promote an event -- take advantage of digital options. 

Digital Mental Health Training Events for Faculty and Staff

The University of Wisconsin's faculty and staff play an important role in supporting student's overall wellness. We’re thrilled to partner with Mantra Health to provide faculty and staff free webinar sessions on important on the services available to students and how to promote suicide prevention.

We aim to equip you with the tools and information needed to advise students about the free mental health resources available. We appreciate all you do and hope you can take time out of your busy schedule to join us.

Sessions:

Program Awareness for Faculty & Staff

This webinar provides an overview of the University of Wisconsin System supplemental mental health program. This webinar is geared towards faculty and staff on-campus who would like to learn more! Representatives from Mantra Health, YOU at College, and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will be present to explain the program in-depth, and to answer any questions you may have.

Sign up for one of the sessions:

11/27/23 3 pm CT

Attention Faculty and Lecturers: Undergraduate Progress Report Campaigns have started 

Starting this fall, we have expanded the use EAB Navigate progress reports to all new freshman and transfer, some continuing freshman and student athletes in an effort to improve first to second year retention.    

The timing for each progress report request is as follows: 

You can either file progress reports through the link provided in the email or through your professor home page in Navigate. After entering information on students with concerns, click the button on the bottom of the form that says, "Submit unmarked students as 'No Feedback' (I'm all done)."   You will have about 5 work days to respond to each report before the campaign closes. 

If you need a quick reminder on “how to file”, please check out our knowledge base documents. 

1. File a Progress Report from Professor Home - https://kb.uwp.edu/104887  
2. File a Progress Report from Email - https://kb.uwp.edu/104891  

Watch your email for a note from Marissa Delwiche, Executive Director, Advising and Academic Support.   

University Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. 

Please join us for our Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. in Bedford Hall.

Agenda:

• Welcome
• United Way Campaign 2023 
• Fall Enrollment 
• Budget Update 
• Update on APT (Workday)   
• Announcements 

We are excited to see you there! 



-Office of the Chancellor

 New Faculty Module in Accommodate

We’ve upgraded our Accommodate software to include a “Faculty Module”. (Accommodate is the platform students use to request accommodations, schedule exams, submit semester requests for updated letters, and more.)

To streamline the process and better protect the integrity of your exams we’re excited to introduce the Faculty Module to you.

Changes to the SAS process

• Our Program Associate will no longer send out reminder emails two days prior to the scheduled exam to request the exam and cover sheet.
• Instead of emailing the exam, cover sheet and adjunctive forms to the SAS email account, you will upload them to Accommodate. SAS will print exams/forms directly from the module.

Key points of the Faculty Module

• You’ll receive an automated email when one of our students schedules your exam(s).
• You’ll log into the module to upload your exams for students who are using our proctoring services.
• You can log in at any time to see which students scheduled an exam.

Some features of the module:

• A home page to access a Faculty Resource Library.
• Instructors can upload exams even if the student hasn’t scheduled yet. The system will automatically link it once they do.
• If you’ve already uploaded the exam, you won’t receive an email reminder.
• The cover sheet is integrated into the Exam Upload process, eliminating the need for a separate attachment.
• You can revise exams you’ve uploaded.

On line exams

• If your exam is on line, we request that you use the module to answer the standard cover sheet questions, so that our proctors can ensure your special instructions are being followed, and can show the students what you stipulated, should they question what is allowed for the exam.
• There is a field to enter a passcode if applicable.

Note: Students do not have access to the exam in this module.

Beginning with the Fall 2023 semester, you will need to upload your exams into the Faculty Module. Detailed instructions are attached.

Let us know: Communications Needs

Effective immediately, please submit any requests or inquiries about stories, press releases, social media posts, or other communication needs through the Let Us Know form and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding!

University Relations: marketing and design project forms

Have a program, initiative, event, or course you want to promote? Need some web work done? Please use our Marketing and Design Project Request Forms and build a two week turnaround into your planning. There are four forms to provide a streamlined completion process. Just pick the one that seems closest to your needs.

If you have any questions, send us an email.

Improve Your "AIM"

AIM is the system that faculty and instructional academic staff use to track and record their teaching, research/scholarship/creative work and service activities, and to prepare their Annual Activity Reports. The information you provide in AIM is used to generate your profile on the UW-Parkside website. Your Dean may also use AIM data for reporting and recognition within the college.

From March 24, 2020 to March 24, 2021, there were more than 97,000 unique page visits to AIM profiles!



Ranger Wellness and Fitness!

The Ranger Wellness and Fitness committee would like to invite you to join us for planned wellness activities on campus. Check out the activities and more using the link below.

Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) Updates

Workday Go-Live Revised to 2025 

On October 6, 2023, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a revised timeline for the Administrative Transformation Program Workday implementation. Go-live is now scheduled for July 2025, revised from July 2024. End-user training will begin in March 2025.

The revision will provide adequate time to prepare for a successful implementation. We will continue to partner with ATP as we get ready for the transition to Workday.  

ATP will standardize finance, human resources, and research administration processes, such as payroll and expense reporting, across the UW System. To learn more about Workday and subscribe to the ATP Touchpoints newsletter, visit the ATP website.  

What Is ATP?

The Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) is on a mission to rebuild finance, human resources, and research administration systems at every institution within the University of Wisconsin System. The goal is to reduce the complexity of the current administrative environment and refocus valuable staff time on UW’s mission of education, research, and outreach.

To make this vision a reality, we’re working with people across the UW to standardize processes and implement new, best-in-class technology to support these essential functions.

Technology

To standardize business processes and integrate our systems, ATP will implement Workday and Huron Research Suite to replace HRS, SFS, and hundreds of ancillary systems across the UW.

• Get to know Workday
• Get to know Huron Research Suite

People

ATP's success depends on knowledgeable staff who apply their time, talent, and expertise — both on and off the program team.

• Meet the ATP team
• Meet the Change Network

Process

Our business process redesign work is based on a tiered governance structure and tested methodology that includes faculty and staff from across the UW System.

• See how we're redesigning business processes
• See our governance framework

Workday Walkthroughs

ATP will conduct monthly Workday Walkthroughs on a variety of topics. Recordings are available to anyone with a UW login. This walkthrough provides an overview of how to set up funding as a standalone process in Workday. Learn more about this walkthrough on the ATP website Watch How to Fund Positions in Workday.

• Learn more about this walkthrough on the ATP website
• Watch How to Fund Positions in Workday

Attend the next ATP Workday Walkthrough: How Workday Streamlines Performance Management

The November Workday Walkthrough will showcase how employees, managers, and HR personnel will navigate and participate in the performance review process. You will also learn how you can share education, certifications, awards, and additional talent information in your Career Profile.

Who should attend: HR personnel who track performance and employees who receive or conduct performance reviews

November 9, 3-4 p.m. The recording of the walkthrough will be available to anyone with a UW login.

UW-Parkside Currently in 3rd Place in the Wisconsin Higher Education Kit Challenge!

Claim a Free Energy-Saving Kit by Oct. 31

The weather is cooling down and it is a good time to think about ways to lower heating and electrical costs during the winter. To help Rangers save energy in their own homes, UW-Parkside is excited to take part in the Higher Education Kit Challenge this fall. The challenge, an initiative Focus of Energy, allows Wisconsin campuses to compete to distribute various energy savings kits to eligible students and staff. The campus with the most participation by Oct. 31 will receive a $5,000 prize.



These kits offer an assortment of items that can be installed to cut energy and water waste and help residents save money on their utility bill. Eligible students and staff have until Oct. 31 to place their free order through the Focus on Energy website, using the code HE-UWPS at checkout.

EV Charging is Coming to UW-Parkside!

Why is UW-Parkside installing electric vehicle charging stations?

UW-Parkside is committed to being a leader in the community by showcasing emerging technologies. The number of electric vehicles present on campus has increased each year for both commuter and residential students. There are currently no on-campus options for residential students to charge their vehicles. For off-campus students and staff who rent, charging access can present a barrier to entry if the property manager does not install on-property charging options. Providing this convenient amenity will help meet the needs of students, staff, and guests to our campus and improve their experience. Station usage data can also be worked into curriculum, providing students with real-world understanding of how these technologies work.

When will the stations be up and operating?

The stations are planned to be operational in fall of 2023. Stay tuned - we will host an opening event to allow staff and students to check out the new installation and practice using the chargers!

November Parksidegear.com Deals!

Need a meal to go? Ask for a Bear Box!

Save Clam Shell Containers for Parkside Community Garden!

Help our community gardeners feed food insecure students and community members by saving your clam shell containers. Bring saved containers to Alex Hobbs in the Student Success and Learning Commons.

Exclusively at Book n Brew



• Joanne's Death by Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes $2.79
• $1 off Specialty Drinks for Faculty/Staff 
• Earn a free coffee through the Loyalty Program

Every day, week, and month Dining Services is creating amazing specials for our customers!  

Find out WHAT and WHEN these delicious specials will be offered by following our Instagram account.



Paws to You is an employee appreciation program designed to offer gratitude to a fellow coworker. You can show them thanks and appreciation by sending them a Paw they are able to display for all to see in their email signature, and a running total of all Paws will be displayed on the Paws to You website.