Outlook Magazine - Fall 2018

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

PROGRAM INNOVATION

The Program Innovation Pathway will create new opportunities to swiftly respond to rapidly evolving industry and societal needs. Program support Dynamic shifts in the workplace are creating opportunities to produce industry- specific programs to meet these needs through industry partnerships who help keep programs current, as well as facilitate new majors and minors in emerging areas. Schools and centers The creation of a school or center will provide critical resources to facilitate cross-sector collaboration internally and externally, differentiate program offerings and further develop faculty expertise. Collaborative initiatives The development of faculty, staff and student leaders through collaborative partnerships transforms the student educational experience, expands faculty expertise and creates industry and societal solutions. Initiatives within this pathway include: • STEPS for Girls summer program • Social Science Research Center • Cybersecurity

The Student Experience Pathway will empower student success with an increase in scholarships and additional faculty support. Scholarships Despite value-driven tuition and housing rates, the total average cost, including living and additional expenses, of attending UW-Stout is approximately $88,500. A “lack of funding” is a reason many students are unable to complete their degree. Stout University Foundation has funds to assist only 30 percent of students qualified for scholarships. Faculty support UW-Stout’s distinctive programs depend on attracting and retaining highly sought- after faculty and instructional staff. Initiatives within this pathway include: • Scholarships • Named professorships and chairs • Chancellor’s Fund for Teaching Excellence and Student Success

The Learning Environment Pathway will ensure the ability to continue to provide industry-standard learning environments that mirror evolving, modern workplaces. Lab modernization UW-Stout has nearly three times the number of labs to traditional classrooms, which are increasingly difficult to keep current. Technology-enabled classrooms These cross-disciplinary learning environments incorporate modern learning technologies to help the university better collaborate with internal and external audiences. Laboratory operational funding Funding is required to ensure the ability to enhance hands-on learning in specialized environments with lab technicians to support operations, maintenance safety and equipment training. Initiatives within this pathway include: • Child and Family Study Center • Digital Process Laboratory • Multipurpose recreational field • Automation and robotics

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