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  **Guest column: Great opportunities available for adult students at UW-Manitowoc**          **By Lana Roever • November 22, 2010**              Greetings from the University of Wisconsin-    Manitowoc Student Services Office, and especially   from those of us focused on serving the adult     student   population.   Believe it or not, it's almost the end of November,  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> and if you check the local retail establishments, the  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> race to the holidays is in full swing. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Students  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> on   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> campus have moved past midterms, and the end of  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> the fall semester is looming. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> This month, the campus and the Adult College  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Experience group celebrated "National Non-  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Traditional Student Week" with a variety of activities   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> honoring and supporting our student population  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> older than 22. We really value our non-traditional  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> students at UW-Manitowoc. Not only are they a  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> growing demographic for us, having grown to more  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> than 30 percent of our student body, but as Laura  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Apfelbeck, lecturer and Learning Center director,  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> recently stated, "Our adult students are very  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> focused, as they have life experiences that have   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> helped them decide what they want. They ask a lot of   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> good questions, and they are more driven, probably   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> because they have to juggle work, personal life and   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> school." <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Certainly, there are challenges for returning adult  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> students. Family issues, work schedules and  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> pressures intervene. Some of our adult students  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> have returned from military deployment or are  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> planning new careers following a job loss or layoff. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> At UW-Manitowoc, we have the unique opportunity  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> to witness our adult students "reinvent themselves"  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> through new directions and life goals. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> As the new adult student recruiter on campus, I am  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> anxious to get to know our adult student population  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> and assist prospective adult students investigate  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> their options as they transition into the university  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> setting. Looking at current conditions in the  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Midwest job market, many adults are choosing to  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> return to  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> college   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> to brush up on their skills and   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> pursue a long-desired college degree. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Students tell me that you never feel like a number at     <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">    <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> UW-Manitowoc. The average class size of 25  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> students means students work closely with  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> professors who truly care about success. Access to  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> a well-staffed Learning Center, multiple  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> computer   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> labs and helpful library personnel equates to a  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> support system that helps students achieve goals. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Did you know that students who start out at UW-  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Manitowoc (or any of the other UW Colleges  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> campuses) and then transfer to a UW four-year   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> campus persist and graduate at higher rates than  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> students who transfer from private schools and  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> technical  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> colleges   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> ? As a matter of fact, our students  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> may not even need to leave the area to complete a  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> bachelor's degree by choosing options such as the  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Connection program, various online degree  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> opportunities or transferring to Silver Lake College. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> If you're an adult in transition looking to make some  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> permanent changes, such as adding "University of  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Wisconsin" to your resume, stop by, give us a call at   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> (920) 683-4707, or check out our website,  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> www. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> uwmanitowoc.uwc.edu  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">. Opportunity awaits right  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> here in  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Manitowoc   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> **Lana Roever is the adult student recruiter at the**  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">
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November 19, 2010 =Cross recommended as Chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension= Raymond Cross [|Publication-quality photo] MADISON, Wis. – **Raymond Cross**, President of Morrisville (N.Y.) State College, has been recommended as the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and a special committee of the UW System Board of Regents announced their recommendation today. Following action by the full Board on December 10, Cross would step into his new leadership role sometime in February 2011. Since 1998, Cross has been President of Morrisville State College, a residential Agriculture and Technology College of the State University of New York (SUNY). He led that school in developing and implementing a new college vision and strategic plan, with a focus on academic quality, new educational offerings, and entrepreneurialism. Cross spearheaded several agriculture, energy, and technology initiatives, including the ThinkPad University partnership with IBM, a biodiesel co-generation project, and a new emphasis on rural entrepreneurship. Cross served as President of Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, Minn., from 1992-98. He previously was a department head and a professor at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. Cross received his Ph.D. in College and University Administration from Michigan State University. He earned a Master’s degree in Industrial Education at Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State University. “This position demands a unique skill set, and Dr. Cross’s background is a great match. He has wide-ranging experience with all of the roles our two institutions must play in the life of this state and the nation. He has led both two-year and four-year campuses. In New York, he’s worked in the biggest comprehensive university system in the nation. But having spent many years in Minnesota and Michigan, he’s also no stranger to the Midwest,” Reilly said. “His experience with the agriculture industry, distance learning, and economic development are clear evidence that he’s already embraced the Wisconsin Idea, even before moving here.” “Everyone I met, whether from the UW Colleges or from UW-Extension, seemed personally committed to removing any and all barriers that might prevent the people of Wisconsin from accessing the resources of the University or using the resources of the University to solve problems challenging the state,” Cross said. “They were literally ‘living’ the Wisconsin Idea daily and doing it proudly. I was impressed and inspired. I look forward to working with these committed colleagues.” Cross was born and raised on a dairy farm in Michigan. He and his wife, Miriam, a piano teacher, have four children and four grandchildren. A Vietnam War veteran, Cross served with the U.S. Army. Professor Christine Kniep, Family Living educator from UW-Extension’s Winnebago County office, chaired the campus search and screen committee. She said the committee sought candidates with strong academic, organizational, and external leadership qualities. “Additionally, we sought an individual with high integrity, strong communication skills, and a resilient sense of humor, someone who would represent us well across our stakeholder groups – 4-H youth, college students, faculty and staff, chamber representatives, farm families, the Board of Regents, and his chancellor peers. Dr. Cross clearly demonstrates these qualities,” said Kniep. “Dr. Cross comes to Wisconsin with extensive experience in leading complex organizations and multi-campus institutions. He has demonstrated a willingness to lead in challenging times and situations. He is a seasoned leader who is well prepared to lead UW Colleges and UW-Extension,” Kniep said. If confirmed by the full board, Cross will succeed former Chancellor David Wilson, who stepped down in June 2010 to become President of Morgan State University in Baltimore. UW-Madison Vice Provost and Dean of the Division of Continuing Studies Marv Van Kekerix is serving as Interim Chancellor. “UW Colleges and UW-Extension have similar missions to make the benefits of higher education available in all corners of Wisconsin, but each institution also has its own history, culture, and constituencies. We are confident that Dr. Cross will bring to us the unique experience and skills needed to leverage the strengths of both, and enable them to work collaboratively while not abandoning their respective identities,” said Regent Jeffrey Bartell, chair of the Board of Regents special committee that interviewed all of the finalists. Others serving on the special committee were Regent Tony Evers, Regent José Vásquez, and Regent Aaron Wingad (a UW-Eau Claire student). Cross was one of six finalists identified through a national search. Other finalists included Melvin Johnson from Tennessee State University, William Messner from Holyoke (Mass.) Community College, James Moran, III, from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Douglas Steele of Montana State University, and Ann Valentine of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. The [|UW Colleges] and the [|UW-Extension] are two statewide institutions led by a single chancellor. UW Colleges is comprised of 13 freshman-sophomore campuses and UW Colleges Online that offer an [|associate degree in arts and science] and prepare students of all ages and backgrounds for baccalaureate and professional programs. The UW-Extension includes Cooperative Extension offices in 72 counties and three tribal nations, 12 Small Business Development Centers and Outreach and E-Learning programs delivered via the 26 UW System campuses and distance-learning channels, as well as the statewide networks of Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television.

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** Manitowoc County college basketball preview: Farr gets a clean slate in second season at UW-Manitowoc **

MANITOWOC — The University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc men’s <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">basketball team has added a lot of new faces this year. It’s basically an entirely new team with the exception of one player, Geoff Nehring, who returns from last season. A new team with no in-game chemistry might seem a little scary, but it’s anything but for a team that finished 1-21 overall a year ago. “We’re going to be very competitive this year,” second-year coach Scott Farr said. “We’re much more <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">athletic and very solid at the guard. I think we shored up some positions that we didn’t have last year from recruiting. We are going to be fast and fun. We’re much deeper. We’ll be able to move guys in and out of the lineup quickly, which is good. I think we’re prepared as far as conditioning and knowing our offense. Our principles are very simple. They won’t bog down from having too much coming at them. They’ve picked things up quickly and I’m very pleased with that.” Farr’s isn’t the only Blue Devil to show confidence. Jordon Klein, a Manitowoc Lutheran graduate, is one of Farr’s top newcomers. Klein is a <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">versatile player that can be lethal from 3-point range. Farr spoke of his leadership skills as well, which isn’t hard to notice. “I guarantee a state championship,” Klein said. “I think we’re going to be a pretty decent <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">basketball team. We have a couple good guys, including Trevor Neale from Portage. He can shoot 3s, dunk and all that good stuff. Montreale Rucker of Milwaukee South can dunk from anywhere too.” Caleb Madson, a Valders graduate, was also mentioned by Farr as a key newcomer. Madson will run the <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">point guard position for Farr, and will also see time at swing guard. With 11 newcomers to the team, Madson and his teammates will need to gel on the floor if they want to get UW-Manitowoc’s first Wisconsin Collegiate Conference title since 2005. “At first it was <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">tough ,” Madson said. “Everyone has their own style of game that they played in high school. Our team is showing chemistry and we’re working as a team. We go out to eat and stuff and have fun like that for team building.” Klein and Madson like playing together as opposed to against each other as they had last season in the Olympian Conference. Klein feels Madson’s passing skills at the point will help open players up for shots and Madson likes not having to guard against Klein’s outside shot. ** UW-Manitowoc women ** After going without a team last season, the <span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: #732c0d; font-family: 'inherit!important','serif'; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">Blue Devils women’s team is back with a new coach. Mike McGovert will coach nine new women after being an assistant under Farr with the men’s team last year. Mishicot graduate Kayla Henning (guard) and Valders graduates Lindsay Waack (guard) and Jenna Jaeger (forward) will give McGovert talent and the guard and forward positions.