Newsletter of the Association of Independent and (WAICU) WINTER 2009-2010 VOL. 41 NO. 4 WAICU INDEPENDENT INSIGHTS WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT WAICU honors veterans with more than words COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES “Greater love has no one than AlvernoAlverno this, that one lay down his life for his BeloitBeloit College friends” (John 15:13). Every November, CardinalCardinal StritchStritch UniversityUniversity we observe Veterans Day. At times, CarrollCarroll perhaps, we confuse Veterans Day with CarthageCarthage College Memorial Day. The latter, of course, ConcordiaConcordia University University Wisconsin honors those who have fallen in service EdgewoodEdgewood College LakelandLakeland College to their country, while the first recogniz- LawrenceLawrence University es those former members of the armed MarianMarian University services who are still with us. However, MarquetteMarquette University the quotation really applies to both the MilwaukeeMilwaukee Institute Institute ofof Art Art & & Design Design living and the dead, for both, in word MilwaukeeMilwaukee SchoolSchool of EngineeringEngineering and deed, have expressed a willingness MountMount Mary College to making the ultimate sacrifice for oth- The County War Memorial Center is one of NorthlandNorthland College ers. eight veterans memorial sites in Wisconsin. RiponRipon College As the Lincoln Bicentennial Year widow and his orphan.” St.St. NorbertNorbert CollegeCollege draws to a close, we are also reminded of Doing our duty to our veterans by recom- SilverSilver Lake CollegeCollege his words that it is our duty “to care for him mitting ourselves to the great and good cause ViterboViterbo University WisconsinWisconsin Lutheran CollegeCollege who shall have borne the battle, and for his of liberty and democracy is of paramount continued on page 7 Lawrence graduate awarded Nobel Prize in chemistry Thomas Steitz, a 1962 graduate of , has important for a scientific perspective of life. Many of today’s been named as one of three recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize antibiotics cure disease by blocking the functions of bacterial in chemistry. ribosomes. Without functional ribosomes, bacteria will not Steitz, along with a British and an Israeli scientist, are be- survive. A better understanding of ribosomes is critical for the ing singled out for their work development of new antibiotics. that shows how the information While research on ribosome function has been conducted encoded on strands of DNA is for fifty years, generating massive amounts of information, no translated into the proteins that group has succeeded in creating an accurate three-dimensional make up living matter. Steitz, map until now. According to , work on the who earned a bachelor’s degree first ribosome crystals was so demanding that it took 25,000 in chemistry from Lawrence, uses tries before the first crystals were created, and another twenty X-ray crystallography to create years after that to produce the first X-ray patterns. a three-dimensional map of the Robert Rosenberg, professor emeritus of chemistry at position of each of the hundreds Lawrence, was Steitz’s academic advisor and says he’s “thrilled” of thousands of atoms that make the work of his former student has been recognized. “He was up the ribosomes that form the very inquiring,” said Rosenberg. “I’ve been hoping for this for protein. years.” Lawrence Universtiy graduate The research is significant Steitz, a Milwaukee native, is the first Lawrence graduate to Thomas Steitz won the 2009 because an understanding of win the Nobel Prize.  Nobel Prize in chemistry. the workings of the ribosome is COUNSELOR NEWS & NOTES Private colleges support veterans through Yellow Ribbon, GI Bill

Thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan Ribbon Program is reserved for veterans colleges and the federal government can war veterans found it easier to pay for who have served at least 36 months on work together to share the additional college this fall with help from a partner- active duty after September 10, 2001 or costs. The government will match ad- ship between Wisconsin’s private colleges have been discharged because of a disabil- ditional grants from the institution which and the country’s newest G.I. Bill. ity after serving at least 30 days. In some could, in effect, mean the veteran could In a show of support for these vet- cases, spouses and/or dependents may be attend a Wisconsin private college free of erans, Wisconsin’s private colleges and eligible as well. The U. S. Department of charge. universities pledged $8.7 million in fund- Veterans Affairs estimates that about 20 For a complete list of Wisconsin’s pri- ing for the federal government’s G.I. Bill percent of the eligible veterans will attend vate colleges and universities participat- “Yellow Ribbon” program that will make a private college or university. Current ing in the Yellow Ribbon program, visit it possible for some veterans to attend a U.S. Department of Defense figures show waicu.org/veterans.  private college tuition-free. that more than 26,000 Wisconsin person- “We owe each of these men and wom- nel have served in support of en our gratitude for their service,” said current operations. Rolf Wegenke, president of the Wisconsin The new Post-9/11 GI Bill Association of Independent Colleges and pays up to the highest public Did yyou receive your Universities (WAICU). “Our colleges will in-state undergraduate tuition cocopiespi of the new do their part to make sure every eligible and fees. In Wisconsin, this WAWAICU 2010 Guide veteran has a chance at getting the educa- amount is $663 per credit. If to AdmissionA and tion that’s right for them,” he said. the cost of tuition and fees FinancialFin Aid? Call The GI Bill Enhancement Yellow exceeds that amount, private 1-800-4-DEGREE1-8 to

ege • Ripon Coll orderor more. ersity tCollege quette Univ • St.Norber in •Mar t&Design ityWiscons titute of Ar Lake College dia Univers lwaukee Ins • Silver •Concor • Mi ngineering ity ge School of E rbo Univers rno College d Colle Milwaukee • Vite •Alve • Edgewoo • heran College yCollege sconsin Lut t College eland College • MountMar • Wi • Beloi ersity • Lak Stritch Univ University d College • Cardinal • Lawrence • Northlan versity versity • Carroll Uni • Marian Uni College • Carthage New materials for middle school students available this Higher spring resources in Wisconsin As part of our ongoing effort to reach middle school students across College Goal Sunday—Weekend Edition, the state of Wisconsin, WAICU will publish updated materials for February 20-21, 2010, is an event providing free middle school students in the spring of 2010. information and assistance to families who are The materials are designed to work within a teacher’s or counselor’s filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal existing curriculum, and focus on making students aware of what they Student Aid), the federally required form for need to do to prepare for college. students seeking financial aid. As a partner in this It is never too event with the UW System and Wisconsin’s techni- Wisconsin’s “InI neeedeeed hhelpl early for students cal colleges, WAICU supports increasing awareness ppaypaayayiiningngg fofor Private ccocololollegl ee.”” “I’dI’I’d’d liikee toto to start thinking of college affordability and greater information Colleges & gragraaduadduuuatete inin about college, to be on the steps to take to secure financial aid. Go to Universities ffofououour yeareeaarrs.”s.s.”” encouraged to fol- wicollegegoalsunday.org to find locations around College low their dreams, to the state. Planning “I’d’dd lil kee too stusttuudydy learn that many are iin a foororereeiigniggngn and Activity coccouuntrntntrtryy.”y”y.” “IIl likikeikek smsmallaallllleerr “pulling” for them. The Foster Youth to College Advisory Group claclclaassesssses ss”s.”” Book To learn more gathers resources focused on foster youth and the about the WAICU unique opportunities available to them in achiev- Student Access ing a college education. One of these resources is From here, you can go anywhere! Center or about the a list of WAICU members’ liaisons familiar with middle school pro- opportunities for foster youth; these liaisons can gramming, contact WAICU at (608) 256-7761 or help with the barriers students may face in pursu- [email protected], or go to WisconsinMentor.org.  ing a college degree. Visit waicu.org/counselors to download the contact list.

2 WINTER 2009-2010 THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS ALL WAICU MEMBERS FEATURED IN A REGULAR ROTATION New G.I. Bill can benefit The senior Finch is a 26-year Navy While the program doesn’t cover the full veteran and is on active duty at the Navy cost of tuition in his case, it does have a more than the veteran Operational Support Center in Madison. housing and book allowance. These ben- This semester is the first time that efits are equivalent to the highest public NORTHLAND COLLEGE Brian can use his father’s G.I Bill funding in-state tuition, combining to cover about to help pay tuition at Northland College. half of Brian’s expenses. Changes in the G.I. Bill had long been “It’s like getting another huge grant,” predicted to have a positive impact on said Brian. “Other years, I’ve relied a lot thousands of men and women serving in on scholarships that took a lot of time and the armed forces, but it is also changing energy to apply for. I also had to work the lives of their dependents. Just ask during the year. Now I can put that time Northland College student Brian Finch of towards even more classes.” Neenah. Brian can also be more involved in the Brian, like thousands of other de- organizations that interest him. During pendents and spouses of service person- his time at Northland, he’s been an active nel, for the first time can also apply for member of the college’s chapter of the education benefits under the updated law. National Weather Service and American Northland, a leading environmental liberal Meteorological Society. arts college, is ideal for Brian, who loves After graduation, Brian plans to work the outdoors and is focused on conserva- as a game warden somewhere in the tion of our resources. Midwest and may pursue an additional Brian is a senior at Northland College two-year degree in law enforcement. majoring in natural resources with an em- Brian Finch found his path in the G.I. Bill updates allow students like Brian phasis in fish and wildlife management. “think differently, live differently” environ- Brian has never served in the armed Finch to access family benefits based on ment at Northland—a path made just a bit forces, but he is the son of Chief Petty his father’s military service. easier by a father’s service that benefits all Officer Richard Finch and Phyllis Finch. of us. 

Future pharmacists are filling more than just presciptions in their community CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN baseball games, taken part in local walks is planning study sessions, community to raise money for various charities, and outreach events, more volunteer opportu- volunteered their time to local organiza- nities, and a trip to Abbott Labs, a north- The first class of Concordia University tions. ern Illinois pharmaceutical drug company. Wisconsin’s new School of Pharmacy will They have also orga- begin the program next fall. Just getting nized their own group admitted to the program is a challenging study sessions to prepare task in and of itself. Hundreds of poten- for the Pharmacy College tial students from around the country will Admissions Test (PCAT) be competing for only 65 spots in that and have been taking prac- first class. tice tests in anticipation of To ease the stress, a group of students, the actual exam, which is with the help of a faculty advisor, started offered four times a year. what is now known as Concordia’s Pre- “The students in the pharmacy Social Club. “The club was club are academically established in order for pre-pharmacy strong, motivated, and students to be made aware of academic, very helpful,” says Katie intellectual, and moral standards that will Bichler, Ph.D., the club’s be expected of us in our years of phar- faculty advisor and associ- Tyler Frisque, Thomas Nowak, Boris Rempel, Kristel macy school and eventual careers,” says ate chemistry professor at Metsig, and Jennifer Ditter are the founding members sophomore Tyler Frisque of Milton. Concordia. “Their motiva- of Concordia’s pre-pharmacy social club. Frisque is one of the founding mem- tion in starting the club bers of the club and helps organize is to help other Concordia pre-pharmacy Concordia’s pharmacy program will be academic and social events as well as com- students have the best chance of getting the first to be offered at a WAICU-member munity-based projects for the students. into the program,” Bichler adds. institution. Club members have attended Brewers Currently, the club meets biweekly and

THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT WINTER 2009-2010 3 MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Landmark science center wins major award emphasizing power of design

BELOIT COLLEGE largest AIA chapter in the country. Root Architects, the 117,000-square-foot, The science center, which opened four-story Center for the Sciences was one A major architectural award for Beloit last fall, is the college’s first sustainable of 252 projects entered into the four divi- College’s newest building confirms what building. The building was recognized by sions of the annual competition. Beloit’s many students and faculty already know: AIA jurors for the “very strong core and building was among the ten singled out the Center for powerful for the award in interior architecture from the Sciences geom- a field of 91 entries in that category. provides a etry” of Kohnstamm Professor of Chemistry space that its atrium Brock Spencer, who coordinated the de- people want to interior. sign and construction of the building for spend time in. The glass the college, accepted the award with the What’s more, center- architects and the contractors, Madison- its dramatic piece of based J. H. Findorff & Son Inc. and open atrium the build- Beloit-based Klobucar Construction. serves as a ing fea- The Center for the Sciences features a social hub and tures open vegetated roof, water and energy conser- a place to see staircases, vation designs, and sustainable construc- and be seen. balco- tion materials throughout. The center is In October, nies, and home to ten departments and programs at the center re- ’s new science center is being recognized for its common Beloit College. ceived a Design “strong core and powerful geometry” in design. spaces, This is the second major award for the Excellence and essen- science center; earlier this fall, it was cer- Honor Award in Interior Architecture tially joins two brick structures that house tified as a Platinum LEEDS building, the from the Chicago chapter of the American state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. highest environmental award in the nation Institute of Architects (AIA), the second Designed by Chicago-based Holabird & for green building construction. 

Students commit to a “New “Amber took an immediate liking to dents will be teaching English in Nuevo the community and the kids,” Montanaro Horizonte for all of 2010. The students’ Horizon”through teaching recalls. After her first trip in January, willingness to help the people of Nuevo Amber expressed interest in doing her Horizonte “reflects the altruism and global required study abroad in Guatemala. awareness,” Montanaro says, “we try to There is a growing bond between Guatemala’s government Carthage College and a new community only provides free public edu- in Guatemala, as Carthage students and cation through the fifth grade. recent graduates have gone to teach in “After that, it’s all up to the Nuevo Horizonte (New Horizon). individual,” Montanaro says. Michelle Baker, a 2009 Carthage gradu- “They knew they needed ate, is currently teaching in the village of English in their curriculum,” about 400 that was founded in the wake he continues. “They already of the Guatemalan civil war. Carthage knew Amber and were de- senior Amber Callendar returned to the lighted to have her come back U.S. in June after five months as a teacher and stay in the community.” there. Another senior, Laura Ripple, will Amber says she “fell in start teaching there in January. love with the people and the Edward Montanaro, associate professor community. The people there Students Michelle Baker (‘09), Aaron Hill (‘09), Amber of modern language and economics, notes know who they are and what Callendar (‘10), and Professor Edward Montanaro have that Nuevo Horizonte was founded right they believe in, and estab- helped establish a Carthage teaching program in Nuevo after the signing of the peace accord. He lished a community based on Horizonte, Guatemala. adds that the community intends to be their ideals.” Amber returned self-sufficient through farming and raising to Guatemala with this winter’s group, at- instill in all of our students while they are their own livestock. “By rural Guatemalan tending university classes one day a week at Carthage.”  standards, they’re living well,” Montanaro and teaching five days. says of Nuevo Horizonte. Montanaro is confident Carthage stu-

4 WINTER 2009-2010 THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Understanding their sacrifice: research may help veterans cope with war’s impact

Milwaukee’s Zablocki VA Medical Center ries and whether this process contributes to gain a better understanding of the to greater quality of life above and beyond U.S. Armed Forces veterans often resilience and dignity of the human spirit. the physical limitations. return from service with physical and His research, which has been published by Dr. John D. Zemler, visiting assistant emotional trauma, from debilitating spinal the American Psychological Association, professor of theology and life member of cord injuries to post-traumatic stress the Disabled American Veterans, disorder. At Marquette University, three is a former U.S. Army Captain professors are engaged in research to bet- who researches the spiritual ter understand the toll military service dimensions of post-traumatic can take on an individual. Ultimately, stress disorder and special- they hope their research will help veterans izes in treating PTSD as a “soul grapple with these burdens. wound.” He uses aspects of Through a grant from the Veterans traditional Christianity as well Administration, Dr. Ramon Hinojosa, as nontraditional spiritualities assistant professor of social and cultural to help survivors of trauma sciences, is developing Web-based infor- caused by military service find mation materials for caregivers of veter- meaning in their lives and avoid ans who have had a stroke. Hinojosa’s destructive coping behaviors. research focuses on the difficulties faced He operates the Web site by men and fathers in the National Guard www.PTSDspirituality.com. and reserve components as they return Dr. Ed de St. Aubin is one of three Marquette professors Additionally, Marquette’s law home to family, friends, and jobs after a studying the physical and psychological effects of war school has recently started a year of deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan. on military personnel. pro-bono legal clinic for active Dr. Ed de St. Aubin, associate professor duty personnel as well as veter- of psychology, has worked with more than focuses on how individuals develop a ans. The program will primarily deal with 100 veterans with spinal cord injury at meaning-driven life following these inju- civil legal matters. 

Students + change + Broaddrick, Jay Stasiak, and Theresa problem Josie and Gerdmann are tack- Wenszell used software to improve the ling. By using the core principles of “lean creativity = cost savings paperwork process for Pflow’s Cartveyor manufacturing,” they hope to eventually (an escalator for shop- MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ping carts). The new system improves Pflow’s A “real world” partnership with a handling of engineering Wisconsin firm is paying benefits, both drawings, parts inventory, in efficiencies and cost savings, thanks to and paperwork—all steps the efforts of students from the Milwaukee that must be completed to School of Engineering. process and ship orders. Since 2003, MSOE students have “These projects for real worked with Pflow Industries in companies allow me to Milwaukee creating better operating apply my knowledge and systems. “If the students prove to me that get real-world experience. the improvement is worth it, we imple- It makes a big difference,” ment it,” said Tom Sowinski, Pflow’s vice said Stasiak, a senior from president of manufacturing. Sturgeon Bay. Klaus Heidemann and Christian Baasch are two of the MSOE Klaus Heidemann and Christian This fall, Mason Josie students getting hands-on experience at Pfl ow Industries. Baasch, both international business majors and Alex Gerdmann, both at MSOE, interned at Pflow. By improving industrial engineering how Pflow painted components for their seniors, have continued working on the develop a new system and recommend a vertical lifts, the graduating seniors were Cartveyor line. As new and improved solution for Pflow. able to save the company about $500,000 models of the Cartveyor are manufac- Sowinski says the MSOE students have annually. tured, so are new parts. New parts, com- made remarkable changes in the process, As part of a simulation class at MSOE, bined with parts from other models, are leading to production records three years industrial engineering majors Jessie sometimes difficult to organize and find, a in a row. 

THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT WINTER 2009-2010 5 MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS WAICU members support leadership organization for women in higher education WAICU members have been active par- include Mary Oling-Sisay, vice president Many WAICU campuses have become ticipants in Wisconsin Women in Higher of student affairs and dean of students sustaining members of WWHEL, sup- Education Leadership (WWHEL) since at St. Norbert College and the current porting the organization’s programs that its founding in 1997. The group, whose WWHEL vice president, and Joanne include an annual fall state conference, acronym is pronounced “wheel,” aims to Passaro, and vice president of aca- one-day workshops on a timely topic of be a virtual wheel that connects women demic affairs at . Among personal and professional interest each to networks and opportunities to grow as spring, chapter stipends that encourage leaders in higher education. local leadership activities on campus, and “Through WWHEL, I have met so executive development grants underwrit- many vibrant women from colleges and ing attendance at leadership programs and universities across the state,” says Mari seminars. McCarty, WAICU’s executive vice presi- “WWHEL offers programs of interest dent and a past president of WWHEL. to all women working in higher education “The networking and opportunities for in the state: faculty, staff, and administra- collaboration are tremendous.” tors,” says McCarty. WWHEL is affiliated nationally with The topic of WWHEL’s 2010 spring the American Council on Education workshops at five locations around the (ACE) through the ACE Office of Women state is “Easier Said Than Done: Dealing in Higher Education, and is commit- with Change in Turbulent Times,” led ted to women in all sectors of higher by Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP. The fall education: two- and four-year campuses, recent WWHEL board members are Zoreh state conference, titled “No Borders, No public universities, technical colleges, Emami, professor of business and man- Boundaries,” will be jointly sponsored by tribal colleges, and private colleges and agement at , and Yvonne WWHEL and ’s ACE Network universities—all of which are represented Lumsden-Dill, executive director of the at the UW-River Falls on November on its board of directors. In addition to Women’s Leadership Institute at Mount 4-5, 2010. For more information, go to McCarty, current WWHEL board members Mary College. wwhel.org. 

WINTER COMMENCEMENTS Fall enrollment sets another WAICU record •Alverno College Undergraduate commencement will be held on December 18; graduate student commencement will be held on Continuing a trend of recent years, Wisconsin’s private non- December 19. profit colleges and universities have once again set an enroll- •Cardinal Stritch University On December 13, James Michael ment record. Lindenberg, owner of the , is scheduled as the keynote Preliminary estimates are that 59,963 students are enrolled speaker; P. Michael Mahoney, director and chairman of the Board of at WAICU-member schools for the fall term, an increase of 1 the Archdiocese of the Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation percent when compared to last year. Inc., will receive an honorary degree. “We have said all along that education is the key to your •Concordia University Wisconsin Undergraduate commencement future,” said WAICU president Rolf Wegenke, “especially if will be held on December 18; graduate student commencement will Wisconsin is going to take its rightful place in the knowledge be held on December 19. Rear Admiral Donald K. Muchow will speak. economy.” • Undergraduate and graduate student com- In spite of the bleak economic prospects in the last year, mencement will be held on December 20. the enrollment hike continues a trend of steady growth for the •Marian University Undergraduate and graduate student commence- state’s private nonprofit schools. Since the 1980-1981 school ment will be held on December 19. year, WAICU student enrollment has increased 91 percent as •Marquette University Janine Geske, distinguished professor of law, compared to 11 percent at the University of Wisconsin System. Marquette Law School, and former Justice, Wegenke credits the continuing commitment of WAICU is scheduled as the guest speaker on December 20. members to not only ongoing, but increasing, student financial •Milwaukee School of Engineering Entrepreneur and holder of more aid as part of the reason for the growth. than 70 patents, Carl Marschke was the keynote speaker and received ““Everyone from President Obama on down has said at least an honorary degree on November 21. some postsecondary education is essential for all,” Wegenke • On December 19, Viterbo alum Sean Sackman said. “People need to embrace that and not let their fears will be the guest speaker. about the economy stand in the way of their dreams.”

6 WINTER 2009-2010 THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT Honoring our veterans WAICU BULLETIN BOARD continued from page 1 importance for every citizen. But, to cite KUDOS an additional biblical passage, “What •Alverno College was singled out by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as an good is it...if one claims to have faith institution doing a good job of preparing teachers. Duncan, known for criticizing education but has no deeds? Suppose a brother or schools, said that Alverno “…requires a rigorous field experience in public schools…” and sister is without clothes and daily food. praised Alverno for its retention of teachers in the field after graduation. If one of you says...‘Go, I wish you well, keep warm and well fed’ but does noth- •After twenty years of discussions, planning, and revisions, Lawrence University has opened ing about the physical needs, what good its new $35-million-dollar Richard and Margot Warch Campus Center. Dr. Warch was the is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it second-longest-serving president (1979-2004) in Lawrence University history. is not accompanied by action, is dead” •Marquette University is celebrating its 100th anniversary of Catholic coeducation. (James 2: 14-17). The private colleges Marquette was the first Catholic university in the world to admit women alongside men in and universities in WAICU are commit- its regular undergraduate program. Today, more than 50 percent of Marquette students are ted to these ideals (for which our veterans women. served) and to doing something about •Two Wisconsin teachers with WAICU ties are being singled out for their work. Leah them. Wisconsin’s private colleges and Lechleiter-Luke of Mauston High School in New Lisbon is representing the state in the universities have pledged $8.7 million in national Teacher of the Year competition. Elkhorn Area Middle School principal John Gendron their own private funding for the “Yellow was named the Wisconsin recipient of the 2009 Milken Educator Award. Lechleiter-Luke Ribbon” program which will make it pos- received her master’s degree in secondary education from Viterbo University. Gendron is sible for many veterans and their depen- currently enrolled at Marquette University to obtain his superintendent’s license. dents to receive higher education tuition- •The first-ever feature exhibition at the Harley-Davidson Museum highlighted the work of free. Under the latest version of the students from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. “The Helmet Project” involved 100 post-9/11 GI Bill, thousands of Iraq- and art and design students. Afghanistan-era veterans will find it easier to pay for college. In some cases, spouses •Carroll University’s student chemistry chapter has received the highest national award from and/or dependents may be eligible as well. the American Chemical Society. In the past fifteen years, Carroll has received eleven top (For more information, see page 2 of the awards from ACS for the club’s work. Independent or go to waicu.org/veterans.) •Ron Lostetter, vice president for finance and administrative services at Carroll University, U.S. Department of Defense figures was selected as “CFO of the Year” by the Milwaukee Business Journal. show that more than 26,000 Wisconsin •Seven Wisconsin private colleges and universities were singled out by GI Jobs magazine as citizens have served in support of cur- being “military friendly.” They are Carroll University, Lawrence University, Marian University, rent operations. Kenneth Black, acting Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, St. Norbert College, and Silver secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Lake College. Veterans Affairs, has said of WAICU, “This •Congratulations to Concordia University Wisconsin president Dr. Patrick Ferry on is substantial and impressive educational publication of his memoir, Faith in the Freshman: A Story of Hopes and Hoops. The book support for our Wisconsin veterans. chronicles two important experiences in his life: his son’s diabetes and his own freshman Wisconsin’s private colleges are showing a year at St. John’s College in Kansas. level of support that will make a differ- ence not only in the lives of these veter- •Cynthia Gray, director of institutional research and planning at Beloit College, and Karin ans; it will also have a positive impact on Wells, WAICU’s vice president for research, were chosen by the National Center for Education Wisconsin’s economic future as well.” Statistics as national trainers for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. A lot has been written about the isola- tion of the “ivory tower.” Wisconsin’s INAUGURATIONS private colleges and universities see them- •Dr. Eileen Mihm Schwalbach was inaugurated as Mount Mary College’s eleventh president selves as citizens of this state, this coun- in September. Dr. Schwalbach also recently received the 2009 Legacy Award from the try, and the world. Like all citizens, we Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Service for advancing literacy to help adults lead more effective have responsibilities, and we take those lives. responsibilities seriously. We also salute our veterans for doing the same for us. •Dr. Scott Bierman was inaugurated as the eleventh president of Beloit College in Sincerely, September. Dr. Bierman said in his address that it is a new chapter for the college, one that would set goals for the college in coming years and “define expectations from communities beyond the campus.”

NEW DEGREES AND PROGRAMS •Carroll Academy, the community outreach program at Carroll University, began offering Rolf Wegenke, Ph.D. continued on page 8 WAICU President

THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT WINTER 2009-2010 7 THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT WAICU BULLETIN BOARD continued from page 7 Vol. 41, No. 4, Winter 2009-2010 three allied health training courses this fall. These non-credit classes will support career opportunities for adults and are in affiliation with Condenses Curriculum International, Inc. PRESIDENT & CEO Rolf Wegenke, Ph.D. •Starting in January, Marian University will offer an undergraduate program in Health Care Administration leading to a bachelor’s degree. The new program will prepare entry-level EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Mari McCarty, Ph.D. administrative professionals for the increasingly complex health care systems environment. VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS •Mount Mary College has been admitted to Division III athletics of the National Collegiate Jerry Huffman Athletic Association. PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR •The Marquette University engineering school will work in collaboration with the Milwaukee 7 Katy Kaiser Water Council to create a federally supported research center focusing on water technologies. SENIOR VP FOR PUBLIC POLICY •Carroll University has purchased a new building to expand its graduate studies program. The Paul Nelson 45,000-square-foot building on Waukesha’s west side will open to students next fall. SENIOR VP FOR COLLABORATION Rodney Opsal •The Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls was launched in November. Research will be completed by faculty and students in all majors, as well as members of the VP FOR STUDENT ACCESS Brooke Konopacki community. The research center is a first in the Milwaukee area where community leaders can address issues facing girls and women with the ultimate goal of improving their lives. The Wisconsin Independent is published quarterly by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU). To be placed on MEDIA NOTES the free mailing list, contact: Watch for a Wisconsin Public Television feature on marketing higher education in tough economic WAICU times. The segment, including an interview with WAICU president Rolf Wegenke, will compare 122 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 700 the marketing differences between private and public colleges. It will be broadcast as part of “In Madison, WI 53703-2723 608-256-7761, fax 608-256-7065 Wisconsin,” a weekly news and public affairs program containing intriguing stories that spotlight www.waicu.org people, places, and distinctly Wisconsin issues. “In Wisconsin” airs Thursdays at 7pm and is replayed on Sundays at 10:30pm. The segment is expected to air in January.

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