UW-Green Bay Chancellor Finalists Named

Memo: UW-Green Bay chancellor finalists namedThe UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor sent, on behalf of Michael Draney, Professor of Biology and Vice Chair, Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, the following memorandum to the campus community on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

 

Memorandum

To: University Community
From: Michael Draney, Professor of Biology & Vice Chair, Chancellor Search & Screen Committee
Date: January 27, 2020
Subject: UW-Green Bay chancellor finalists named

I am excited to share with you that University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross will announce today the four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.

A 13-member Search and Screen Committee, led by Regent Robert Atwell and myself, recommended the list of finalists. The Special Regent Committee determined that the following individuals will continue in the selection process.

The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:

Beginning Tuesday, February 25, the four candidates will participate in separate public forums, offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to interact directly with them. See the complete schedule of open forums for details.

On behalf of the entire Search and Screen Committee, I highly encourage you to participate in this important step in the selection process for the University’s seventh Chancellor, including the opportunity to offer feedback on each candidate.

Following campus interviews and public forums, President Cross and the Special Regent Committee will interview finalists March 26. They will recommend one candidate to the full Board of Regents, which must approve the recommended candidate. The committee is still on schedule to submit a recommendation for approval at the April Board of Regents meetings.

For additional information on the Chancellor Search process visit Chancellor Search.

Winter 2020 Coffee Break Video

Faculty and staff gathered for coffee, donuts, updates and perspectives with UW-Green Bay Interim Chancellor Sheryl Van Gruensven and Provost Michael Alexander. The remarks, presentations and discussions were recorded live so that colleagues from all campus locations could attend in person or remotely. The recording is available linked with timestamps for agenda items below.

Agenda

Commencement Changes for Spring 2020

Memo: Commencement Changes for Spring 2020The UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following memorandum from Interim Chancellor Van Gruensven to the campus community on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Memorandum

To: University Community
From: Sheryl Van Gruensven
Date: January 27, 2020
Subject: Commencement Changes for Spring 2020

As we continue to grow as a University, we need to make adjustments to serve our students. An area that is impacted by our continual growth is Commencement. For a myriad of reasons we will be expanding to two ceremonies on Saturday, May 16 in the Kress Events Center.

Ceremony I: 9:30 a.m.

  • Austin E. Cofrin School of Business
  • College of Science, Engineering & Technology

    Ceremony II: 2:00 p.m.

  • College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
  • College of Health, Education & Social Welfare
  • All Associate Degrees from all four campuses

    Rationale:

  • There is space for 750 students on the floor. We have had over 700 participants the last two years out of over 900 students eligible to walk. If a higher percentage of students wish to walk, there is not space for them.
  • This also allows us to lift ticketing restrictions for students, so that they may invite more guests than the previous limit of 4.
  • Last year’s spring ceremony was over 3 hours long. Some parents and family members arrive 1-1.5 hours early to get seating, making their stay 4+ hours. With this change, each ceremony is estimated to last around 90 minutes, much more reasonable for students, families, and faculty/staff.
  • A smaller group of students for each ceremony allows the University to utilize stronger/larger chairs. Chair size/quality has been a concern voiced the last few years.This change for Commencement will be positive for students, faculty, and staff and will be in line with current best practices in higher education. Faculty will only need to participate in the ceremony that their college has students graduating. Graduate students will be hooded with the college in which their program is based. Thank you for your support. More information will be coming out in the near future.

Arneson Resignation

The UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following memorandum from Interim Chancellor Van Gruensven on Thursday, December 19, 2019 informing the University Community that Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Climate Eric Arneson submitted his resignation. The memo also thanks him for his leadership. Arneson will be leaving UW-Green Bay as of January 30, 2020 for a new role as Vice President for Student Affairs at Kennesaw University in Georgia.

Arneson Resignation

To: University Community
From: Sheryl Van Gruensven
Date: December 18, 2019
Subject: Eric Arneson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Climate

UW System Presidential Search Input

The UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following message from Interim Chancellor Sheryl Van Gruensven to the University community on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Attached is a memo from Regent Vice President Michael M. Grebe, Chair of the UW System Presidential Search Committee. Regent Grebe is inviting UW System employees to share their thoughts and insights on the presidential search via an online comment webpage and/or two video listening sessions on December 19.

Thank you.

Online comment form

Presidential Search website

Register here for either of the two video listening sessions on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Don’t forget, every Friday is Phoenix Friday!

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following holiday greeting from Interim Chancellor Sheryl Van Gruensven to the University community.

Several years ago, we started the Phoenix Friday tradition here at UW-Green Bay. Many faculty and staff participate and it’s great to see so much green across campus.  I invite you to join Phoenix Nation by making every Friday a Phoenix Friday!

Here’s a few perks for faculty and staff:

  • Free coffee every Friday at Garden Café, Rosewood Café and MAC Cart, for those showing their Phoenix spirit by wearing spirit wear
  • Phoenix Friday rotating specials from Chartwells (wear your Phoenix gear for special deals)
  • $5 Friday lunch at the Cloud Commons
  • Various Phoenix Bookstore specials like 30% through the end of 2019!
  • A very special Phoenix Friday on Feb. 28—Homecoming Week! (Watch for details).

Let’s show our Phoenix spirit and turn campus green!

#uwgbphoenixfriday

Holiday Greetings

On Tuesday, November 27, 2019, the UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following holiday greeting from Interim Chancellor Sheryl Van Gruensven to the University community.

As we embark on the upcoming Holiday Season, it is my hope that you have the opportunity to relax with family and friends.  This is also the time of year to reflect on the many blessings we have and be mindful of those around us who are not as fortunate.  I am grateful to work at a university that is committed to serving our students and communities to help improve lives beyond the classroom, synonymous with the Wisconsin Idea.

Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Sheryl

Sheryl Van Gruensven
Interim Chancellor

Transition

The UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed the following memorandum from Gary L. Miller to the University community.  The memorandum announced  that he will resign his position as UW-Green Bay Chancellor on September 30. On October 1, he will assume new duties as President of the University of Akron.

Chancellor's Transition Memo

To: University Community
From: Gary L. Miller
Date: August 14, 2019
Subject: Transition