Category Archives: Faculty & Staff

CPS creates Diversity Task Force

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A new college-wide task force focused on improving inclusiveness and diversity within the College of Professional Studies at UW-Stevens Point has been created. The task force will advise the college on matters of inclusiveness and diversity, encourage inclusiveness and diversity within member CPS departments, and make one tangible improvement to CPS’s inclusive culture or appreciation […]

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Education As Transformation

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“What it means to be a teaching and learning institution?” That was the big question at the 17th Annual UW-Stevens Point Teaching Conference, Education As Transformation, held in the Alumni Room of the Dreyfus University Center on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. [Photo Gallery] The Teaching Conference Planning Committee assembled various panel discussions and presentations that […]

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Tech Select program set to launch

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Whether it be in college or kindergarten, technology and teaching go hand-in-hand. At UW-Stevens Point, the new Center for Collaborative and Interactive Technologies (CCIT) is preparing to launch its first cohort of Tech Select faculty that will enhance their skills necessary to engage students and promote high academic achievement through the use of technology. The […]

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CPS addresses diversity and inclusivity at all-college meeting

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Diversity and inclusivity were the hot topics at the UW-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies all-college meeting on Thursday, Aug. 30. Dean Marty Loy addressed the faculty and staff on the state of the college before they attended breakout sessions led by colleagues. Photo Gallery Director of Nontraditional Student Services Ron Strege presented on the […]

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Grant Spurs Development of Technology Center at UW-Stevens Point

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An exciting new development has arisen for the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point after successfully acquiring a Wisconsin Technology Grant in the amount of $75,000 to develop the Center for Collaborative and Interactive Technologies (CCIT). The College of Professional Studies is committed to the development of faculty and students who […]

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Kluetz earns ASID Honorable Mention

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Prof. Pat Kluetz, who retired from the UWSP Division of Interior Architecture at the end of the 2011-12 school year, is adding one more award to her collection. Kluetz was named Honorable Mention National ASID Faculty Advisor of the Year. The ASID Student Chapter Awards are given to outstanding student members and chapters responsible for […]

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Fitness and Health in College Students

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A research poster featuring data collected from one of UW-Stevens Point’s cornerstone courses, HPW 102: The Healthy American, earned the Award of Excellence – Research Poster at the 37th Annual National Wellness Conference. Three faculty members from the School of Health Promotion & Human Development – Tom Wetter, Ph.D., Kelly Schoonaert, Ph.D., and Annie Wetter, […]

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Marquart takes over as head of Interior Architecture

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Katja Marquart was appointed as the associate dean and department head of the UW-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture, announced College of Professional Studies Dean Marty Loy. Marquart, an associate professor, has been at UWSP since 2005. She replaces Nisha Fernando, who is allocating her time to research. “It is an honor to be able […]

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A View of Teaching by Thomas McCaig

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Thomas E. McCaig, former professor and head of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Education, passed away May 21, 2012. McCaig joined the faculty of the School of Education at the UW-Stevens Point in 1966. He served as associate dean and head of the School of Education from 1972-78. He received the UW-Stevens Point […]

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CPS iPad pilot program enhances learning

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“There’s an app for that,” was a commonly stated phrase as the UW-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies celebrated the iPad pilot program for 2011-12. Faculty and staff presented on how they used tablet technology with their students, in and outside the classroom, and shared tips and tools they found useful. Corey Huck (Health Promotion/Wellness) […]

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