International Student & Scholar Services Coordinator

This position reports to the Director of International Education and will assume the primary role in delivering comprehensive support to international students and scholars attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus locations, which includes principally Green Bay and Marinette and also Manitowoc and Sheboygan. This position will work with international students, visiting scholars, academic departments, faculty, staff, Campus Executive Officers, international student liaisons, community-based resources, and volunteers in the development of systems, ensuring a smooth transition and successful persistence toward program completion for all international students and scholars at the University. The Coordinator will also work in collaboration with Humanistic Studies in the administration of the Intensive English Program at the Marinette campus.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, February 4, 2019.

Spring F.A.S.T (Faculty and Staff) Meal Plans & Payroll Deduction

Join the staff and faculty who have a FAST Meal Plan by purchasing one of your own.  You can get meals in the Marketplace inside Leona Cloud Commons for as low as $5.64/meal (FAST 70 Plan) or Transfer/Trade meals from the various retail locations throughout campus.  Your FAST meals and points do not expire until used.  As an added benefit to the meals, purchasers of the FAST 50 & 70 plans for this spring receive a free stainless steel reusable mug that includes unlimited refills of coffee and soda (through May 16, 2019), plus bonus FAST Points.  To enroll in a plan, complete the FAST Meal Plan Deduction Request form or stop at the University Ticketing and Information Center (Union 2nd Floor) to purchase a plan with cash, check or credit/debit.  Please direct your questions to Tammy Olp at olpt@uwgb.edu.  The option for payroll deduction is good through February 8, 2019.

Lecturer – Chemistry/Applied Biotechnology

The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for a Lecturer position in Chemistry, which includes introductory Chemistry courses and the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Teriyaki Chicken and Mango Salad

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely choppedChicken-Mango-Salad-GI-365-4-1
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

 

Salad

  • 1 boneless chicken breast
  • 3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 6 cups mixed baby lettuce greens
  • 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut into thin slices
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fat-free poppy-seed salad dressing

 

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and shake to blend. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal bag and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning the bag at least once. Remove chicken from marinade and place over moderately hot coals on a grill coated with cooking spray. Cook for 6 to 9 minutes, turning every 3 minutes or so, until brown on the outside and no longer pink inside. Remove from grill and allow to cool before cutting into thin slices. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms. Slice into thin slices. Lightly coat a medium-sized nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

 

To serve, combine the chicken, mushrooms, greens, mango, and scallions in a salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat.

Serves 4

Each serving contains approximately 303 calories, 3 g fat, 52 mg cholesterol, and 673 mg sodium.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

 

Saving 1% More

Many financial planners recommend that you should be saving 15% of your annual income for retirement – are you?

If you are, great!

If not, 15% may seem a little intimidating, but don’t worry, there are easy ways you can begin increasing how much you save for retirement without breaking the bank. Consider increasing your UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) contribution by 1%. With this increase you may hardly notice a change in your take-home pay, BUT it could translate to tens of thousands of dollars to use in retirement (depending on future market values).

If you are eligible, your Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefit is a great tool in saving for retirement, but contributing to the UW TSA can also help.

If you are already contributing to the UW TSA and want to see how you are doing in saving for retirement, sign up for an individual counseling session with your provider. You can do this by visiting Counseling Sessions under the Education section of the UW TSA website.

If you are not currently contributing to the UW TSA Program, there is no time like the present to enroll! Visit the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) website for information on the plan and on how to enroll.

Source: UW System Human Resources

Relieving Eyestrain

You spend most of the day at work looking at a computer. At home, you check emails, pay bills, and read books all using your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Sound familiar? All of this technology may have an unexpected side effect, called computer vision syndrome.

 

Computer vision syndrome is a group of symptoms involving vision problems and eye discomfort. Your eyes may feel sore, tired, and dry. You may also have blurry vision and headaches. The syndrome doesn’t cause permanent damage.

 

The cause? Electronic media has smaller type, bright backlighting, and lower contrast, eye doctors explain. We may also blink less often when looking at digital versus print media, research suggests. Surveys show that up to three-fourths of computer users experience eye discomfort.

 

Try these tips today to prevent eyestrain and relieve soreness:

  • Assess your setup. Move your monitor back so that you are about 25 inches away from the screen. Adjust your monitor and seyestraineat height so that you can look slightly down at the screen and place your feet flat on the floor.
  • Be screen smart. The brightness of your screen should match the light level in the room. Use an anti-glare display when possible, and keep it clean and dust-free. And make sure there’s as much difference between the background and text as possible by adjusting the screen’s contrast.
  • Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Shift your vision to a spot 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
  • Give your eyes some R and R. When your eyes feel sore or tired, close your eyelids and cover them with a warm washcloth. Make sure to get enough shuteye, too. Your eyes replenish nutrients and relax as you sleep.
  • Wear your glasses or contacts. Uncorrected vision problems put extra strain on your eyes. Some people wear different lenses when using a computer. Special lenses with different designs, powers, and tints can help your eyes adjust to screen use.

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Admissions Counselor

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment and implements a comprehensive recruitment plan designed to enrich the campus community by attracting and enrolling a diverse student body. Recruit students and provide support for prospects as they progress through the admissions process. Advise on academic planning, programs, requirements, and campus resources. Coordinate and attend recruitment events to increase brand awareness and to build a diverse recruitment pipeline. Assist in identifying, communicating, and implementing vital recruitment strategies targeting diverse populations, in an effort to enhance and grow the University’s student body. Recruit and serve within the local community, while creating and implementing outreach programs targeted toward all students of color. Work to enhance UW-Green Bay’s recruitment efforts and create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, February 11, 2019.

 

Italian Sausage Bean Soup

If your ingredients are flavorful, you don’t need a lot of fat. A single Italian sausage link will do. Once your beans are cooked, this soup takes no time at all.

italian sausage soup

Ingredients

  • Italian sausage link (about 1/4 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 cups cooked white beans
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 2 cups shredded fresh escarole or spinach

 

Directions

Remove the sausage casing. Heat olive oil in the soup pot and add sausage, stirring to break up the meat into small crumbles. Brown the meat and remove some of the sausage fat by blotting with a paper towel. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Saute briefly. Add beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly. Just before serving, add the escarole or spinach. It doesn’t have to cook–just wilt and stay a vibrant green.

 

Serves 6

Each serving contains about 214 calories, 16 g protein, 5 g fat, 6 mg cholesterol, 32 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, and 203 mg sodium.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

challengeYou know that exercise is important, but there are plenty of times you may not feel up to it. Here are eight ways to stay motivated to stick with your exercise program. Try at least one of these tips today. You’ll be glad you did!

  1. Choose activities you enjoy. Hate running? Don’t do it! Maybe you prefer walking around your neighborhood in the evening or taking an exercise class at the gym after work. If you enjoy the activity, you’re more likely to stick with it.
  2. Get others to join you. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or coworker, you can encourage each other to get out there and exercise even on days when you don’t feel like it.
  3. Do 10 minutes at a time. If fitting 30 minutes of exercise into your day feels too daunting, aim for two or three 10- to 15-minute bouts of activity.
  4. Plug it into your calendar. Schedule exercise sessions just like you would any other important event in your week.
  5. Focus on how you’ll feel afterward. Think about how much better you’ll feel, how much more energy you’ll have, and how glad you’ll be that you did it.
  6. Set goals. Do you want to lose weight? Run your first 5K? Get clear about your goal and create a plan for achieving it. Thinking about your goal can encourage you to exercise even when the couch is calling your name.
  7. Track your progress. Once you identify your goals, keep track of your achievements along the way. Seeing your progress can inspire you to keep going.
  8. Celebrate your success. Plan a reward for achieving milestones in your fitness journey. Choose non-food-related prizes, such as a new item of clothing, a pedicure, a night out with friends, or concert tickets.

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

New Requirement for Supervisors Providing Reference Checks

The University of Wisconsin System has recently made a change to Operational Policy TC1: Recruitment Policies as of January 1, 2019 that affects all supervisors when providing a reference for either a current or former employee. The policy indicates that an employee is defined as an individual who holds a faculty, academic staff, university staff or limited appointment with the institution. This policy does not apply to student employees or graduate assistants.

In accordance with this policy, if a supervisor or agent of management is contacted by a potential employer for a reference check of a current or former employee, the supervisor or agent must notify the potential employer of the appropriate UWGB contact for any questions regarding that employee’s misconduct (including any violation of sexual violence or sexual harassment policies), even if the potential employer does not specifically ask.

To satisfy the new requirements, UW System now requires the use of a disclaimer by the supervisor or agent responding to a reference check. The disclaimer can be disclosed either at the beginning or the end of the reference check, as long as the potential employer has been notified of the option to obtain information regarding any misconduct. We recommend using the following disclaimer:

“All questions related to employee misconduct including sexual misconduct are addressed only by our human resources department, which can be contacted by email at referencecheck@uwgb.edu. This isn’t meant to imply that this candidate has committed any misconduct but is something we are required by policy to tell all potential employers”

This new policy is not intended to discourage or eliminate the supervisor from providing an objective evaluation of the current or former employees training, experience, skills, abilities, and job performance as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the job for which they are being considered.

Please note colleagues with no supervisory responsibilities are not required to use the disclaimer if contacted for a reference.

If you have any questions about the required disclaimer or the new policy, please contact Megan Noltner by phone at Ext. 2948 or email at noltnerm@uwgb.edu.