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Regularly ranked among the best universities in the Midwest, UW-Stevens Point offers a top quality education across a wide range of nationally recognized programs. Since 1894, the university has helped prepare students for successful careers in their chosen fields of study.

The campus is home to 9,500 students (47% male, 53% female) and more than 400 faculty/academic staff. UW-Stevens Point has

the highest percentage of undergraduate courses taught by regular faculty in the University of Wisconsin System, and a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1.

The diverse mixture of local, nontraditional and international students helps provide an enriching educational and life experience. And the university’s commitment to A Partnership for Thriving Communities allows students to gain

an appreciation for what it means to contribute to the greater community around them.

Central Wisconsin provides students with a safe environment and high quality of life. Grocery stores, movie theaters, music venues, and dozens of restaurants and retail stores are all a short walk away. The campus covers almost 400 acres and has 35 buildings, including 14 residence halls and the 280-acre Schmeeckle Nature Reserve featuring a 24-acre Lake Joanis.

UW-Stevens Point also boasts one of the country’s top Division III athletics programs. Its men’s and women’s teams regularly compete for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA titles.

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POINT OF INTEREST:UW-Stevens Point has an economical impact on the Central Wisconsin community, bringing in an estimated $378 million dollars to the area each year. Students spend an estimated $78 million annually, while visitors to campus spend another $25 million.


The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics (SBE) has made great leaps in recent years. It still offers the same educational foundation many of its proud alumni reflect back on, but the school has grown and evolved.

Since 2008, increased demand and new course offerings have resulted in a 30 percent increase in student credit hours. And the number of majors has increased by roughly 60 percent during that period.

That growth has created a great deal of excitement and opened doors to new possibilities — notably accreditation.

The road to where the school is now links back to the late 1990s, when faculty members began exploring the possibility of accreditation. The school’s chair at the time, Randy Cray, and forward-looking faculty like current chair Gary Mullins and C.R. Marshall decided that if the school should ever consider accreditation, it

would be best served by taking steps in advance to meet key requirements. So the school took a fresh approach to curriculum and the hiring process. It also moved to the College of Professional Studies, where it has flourished this past decade. A few years ago SBE faculty formally began the process of gaining accreditation.

“A friend of mine who teaches the entrepreneur class says that being an entrepreneur is like being a farmer: You do a whole bunch of work in the beginning, then you hope it grows so you can reap the benefits,” says Mullins. “Those early years were our plowing-the-field period,” says Mullins.

“It’s taken us four or five years of serious work toward the accreditation process. If we hadn’t made those decisions back in the late ’90s it would have taken 15 years.”

Today the school has a growing crop. It’s regarded as one of UW-Stevens Point’s most distinguished departments, able to boast strong relationships across campus and within the Central Wisconsin business community. The school has even been a draw for UW-Stevens Point’s proud athletics programs. Men’s basketball coach Bob Semling told Mullins, ‘I ought to buy you lunch. It used to be if a recruit was

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POINT OF INTEREST:Almost 90 percent of SBE’s graduates begin their careers in the state of Wisconsin. More than 50 percent stay in Central Wisconsin.

School of Business and Economics Chair Gary Mullins and College of Professional Studies Dean Marty Loy are excited about where the future will lead for SBE students and faculty.


interested in business, we’d lose them to another school. We’re not losing those battles anymore.”

One thing that makes the UW-Stevens Point business program stand out is its unique academic tracks. Students can choose to major in business administration, accounting or economics, but within each major lies areas of concentration such as FIRE, which combines finance, insurance and real estate. The entrepreneur area of study has sometimes paired SBE students with students from other departments on campus who are seeking a business plan or to complete their school projects.

Another draw to the school is its faculty. “When you ask students what they like best about UW-Stevens Point they say the professors: They’re friendly, they meet with people and they’re interested in students’ progress. We’re very proud of that,” Mullins says. So much so he used it to help shape the school’s slogan: ‘It’s not just business, it’s personal.’ As important as the academic experience is to a student’s growth, School of Business and Economics faculty encourage out-of-class experiences, and have implemented a peer advising program to help incoming students make a healthy transition.

And community leaders agree the School of Business and Economics has become a trusted ally. The school conducts economic research, provides a forum where business leaders can identify and solve common problems, and churns out future Central Wisconsin business leaders. For these reasons, Chancellor Bernie Patterson considers the school to be a good model for UW-Stevens Point’s A Partnership for Thriving Communities, which relies on four core values to strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders and help to address local needs. “The business school is the crown jewel in our economic development efforts,” he says, “and the school can have a direct or indirect connection to all four areas of Thriving Communities (vibrant, healthy, prosperous and sustainable).”

The completion of the accreditation process and the continued development of academic programs will help the School of Business and Economics realize new opportunities in coming years. But the fundamental principles that tie the school’s past to its present — the relationship between faculty and students, the out-of-class opportunities, and ‘personal’ touch to the academic experience — will remain the foundation on which future growth will be built.

“The business school is the crown jewel in our economic development efforts.”

– UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson


POINT OF INTEREST:The idea for SBE Events came from a market research course in which students were tasked with solving low attendance numbers for resume workshops and other SBE programs. The students designed the credit-based program and launched the first few events. Recalls Mullins, “The first event attracted 60 people. Students were sitting in the aisles.”

Part of preparing students for a career in business is offering real-world opportunities to help students network and gain experience away from the classroom. It’s something the School of Business and Economics (SBE) does well through its collection of student organizations and SBE Events.

Through SBE Events, students are given the opportunity to participate in a series of speakers, discussions, workshops and field trips. Students are able to collect credits for attending events, and most agree it opens their eyes to what awaits them after college.

“SBE Events have allowed me to network with business professionals and perfect my interviewing skills, both of which have helped me land a career after graduation,” says Savanah Simmers, a business administration-marketing student.

The school also provides regular networking events that match students in front of a collection of prospective employers representing their chosen area of study. “It’s kind of like speed dating,” laughs SBE Chair Gary Mullins, who notes many of these events have helped earn students internships and jobs.

On occasions, the program has helped the school provide its students with rare and unique opportunities. A few years ago the school received a call from Stevens Point native Wayne Kostroski, founder and executive director of Taste of the NFL, which rallies the country’s top chefs and the NFL’s greatest players to raise money in support of food banks throughout the United States. Kostroski had expressed an interest in visiting with business students and the school was able to shape an SBE event around his visit to Central Wisconsin.

The School of Business and Economics also encourages involvement in its student organizations. Not only will participation enhance one’s résumé, but it can open the doors to new opportunities.

• Sigma Alpha Pi provides students with leadership training, considered by many employees to be one of the most desirable qualities when considering potential job applicants. The club has helped 92 percent of its members land a job of their choice upon graduation.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) caters to students looking to hone their business skills and engage in more networking opportunities.

• The Economics and Finance Clubs allow for student and faculty collaboration, and provide students with insight into career opportunities in these chosen areas of study.

Involvement

Wayne Kostroski, founder and executive director of

Taste of the NFL


The council meets quarterly, often at one company’s headquarters. “It gives me an opportunity to see how that business manages its day-to-day operations,” says Skyward CEO Cliff King. “And our meetings allow me to exchange ideas with the other BAC members on pertinent issues going on right now.”

Corporate Partners ProjectThrough the Corporate Partners Project, the School of Business and Economics works with Central and Northern Wisconsin businesses to help connect students with

It’s imperative to have good partners in the world of business. They feed ideas, provide wisdom and fuel competitive spirit. Many of the School of Business and Economics’ finest partners do all of these things through the Business Advisory Council (BAC).

The BAC was established in 2010 to provide area business leaders with insight into how the school operates, and provide SBE faculty with a valued resource when shaping curriculum and strategic planning.

“Often what they do is sharpen our direction,” says School of Business and Economics Chair Gary Mullins. “For example, we’ve always offered the business communication class as an elective. At one of the meetings BAC members suggested it needs to be a required course for every student. We changed the curriculum, and we are in the process of adding written and oral business communication classes. They’re involvement helps keep us relevant.”

The BAC also gives area business leaders an opportunity to learn from each other.

BAC member Tracie Roberson is the President of Rudy Rack, which manufactures quality and versatile bicycle display

and storage systems.

Partners

Business Advisory CouncilCollege of Professional Studies Dean Marty Loy, Jim McIntyre (Greenheck Fan Corp), Stella Lin (Evolve International), Erik Carlson (Ellis Stone Construction Co.), Ted Schlafke (BMO Financial Group), Brian Seramur (Landmark Property Management LLC), Jeff Peterson (CliftonLarsonAllen), Rick Rettler (Rettler Corporation), Jim Krueger (Figi’s Inc.), Cliff King (Skyward, Inc.), Tim Lau (Associated Banc-Corp), School of Business and Economics Chair Gary Mullins, Wayne Ashenberg (Fairfax Financial Holdings, retired). Not pictured: Jim Frings (G3 Industries), Richard Huseby (Church Mutual Insurance Company), Don Peters (Associated Banc-Corp, retired) and Tracie Roberson (Rudy Rack).

employment opportunities and ensure talented, qualified job candidates stay within the region.

SBE Corporate Partners include: Ameriprise Home & Auto Insurance ( Green Bay), Skyward, Inc. (Stevens Point), Eastbay/Footlocker (Wausau), Forward Financial (Marshfield), Church Mutual Insurance (Merril), Figi’s Companies Inc. (Marshfield), Olsen & Associates Insurance (Stevens Point) and Greenheck Fan Corporation (Schofield).


POINT OF INTEREST:Since its start in 1983, the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau (CWERB) has released more than 200 hard copy publications.

Centergy Executive Director Peggy Sullivan considers SBE a valued

partner in her organization’s mission to advance Central Wisconsin

economic initiatives.

Through various research and outreach efforts the School of Business and Economics has also made a significant and lasting impact on how area business leaders invest and focus their resources.

For more than three decades the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau (CWERB) has provided insight into local, state, national and global economic trends, with a focus on Marathon, Portage and Wood counties. CWERB is a nonprofit organization managed by the School of Business and Economics and made

possible by contributions from local businesses and other institutions.

Quarterly economic indicator reports cover a specific economic topic such as tourism, job volatility and health care. Reports are presented in Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wausau bi-annually and attract more than 100 attendees on average — a guest list which includes civic leaders, business representatives and local media.

“The economic indicator reports provide in-depth local data that is critical to local

economic development efforts,” says Michael Ostrowski, director of Community Development and Redevelopment Authority for the city of Stevens Point. “The information contained in these reports assists in helping set community development policies to make sure our city and region remain economically viable.”

Professor Randy Cray has helped to steer CWERB since 1986 as the school’s chief economist. He and fellow economics professor Scott Wallace select report topics based on economic trends and the interests of community business leaders.

SBE is also a strategic partner with regional economic development groups like Wausau-based Centergy, a nonprofit comprised of leaders in business, education, government and workforce development as well as local economic development/chamber organizations. The school assists Centergy by providing resources to support initiatives, and data mining to analyze the group’s competitiveness and assist in the development of strategies and initiatives.

Centergy Executive Director Peggy Sullivan applauds SBE’s commitment to regional economic development. “Academia has long been noted for functioning in a silo. The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics recognizes the importance of connecting with businesses and responding to their needs.

Randy Cray has presented research as CWERB’s chief

economist since 1986.

Research

After finishing his master’s degree at the University of Chicago, Gary Mullins decided he’d had enough of academia. His mother had been a school teacher, his father the president at the University of Arkansas — Gary was ready for anything not set in a classroom.

But he couldn’t escape it. During his time with Exxon and later Anheuser-Busch, where he assisted with planning and technical systems, everywhere he went people called him ‘the professor.’ “There’s an old joke that if everyone says you look sick you should lie down, so I decided to get my Ph.D.,” he laughs. “Of course, when I got into academics everyone said, ‘What’s this business guy doing here?’”

Gary exemplifies what he has helped to build within the School of Business and Economics — a faculty with strong academic credentials complemented by real-world experience. “Having that combination is very important, especially for undergraduates. Part of our responsibility is to teach them professionalism.”

In recent years, a large part of Gary’s responsibility has been to help guide the School of Business and Economics into a new era, highlighted by growth, accreditation and stronger ties to the local business community. He admits it’s all exciting. Once ready to escape academia, now Gary is ready for the next chapter.

MullinsGary

Associate Dean, College of Professional StudiesChair, School of Business and EconomicsProfessor, Business and EconomicsPh.D., Economics in Finance and Political Economy, Washington University

M.B.A., Finance and Economics, University of Chicago

B.S.B.A., Management Science, University of Arkansas


By then an entrepreneur in his own right, Cory appreciated the real world perspective the visiting UW-Stevens Point faculty bring to the classroom. “Professor Dave Schalow talked about experiences I could relate to,” he says. “As much as anything, that practical knowledge was a plus in the classroom.”

UW-Marathon County offers an assortment of classes, such as introductory courses for business and accounting courses covering business ethics and personal finance. “Many of the students in this program come from a different background than

Cory Thorson admits the first time he gave college a try he wasn’t ready. The Wausau native took classes on the UW-Stevens Point campus but struggled to adjust and soon became distracted; one of his biggest distractions was a thriving business he’d started in high school.

After using composite materials to detail the interior of his car, he sold the leftover material to friends and classmates wanting to do the same. Requests continued to pour in. By 2008, at the age of 21, Cory had turned Composite Envisions into a legitimate business. But he still felt compelled to get a college education, not just to complement his growing business, but to provide some longterm stability.

Limited by the demands of his work schedule, Cory enrolled in UW-Stevens Point business courses offered through UW-Marathon County, located just a few blocks from his front door. “Losing an hour of driving time each day going to Stevens Point was tough,” he says. “It helped having classes close to home, and I was able to group most of my classes together to fit my schedule.”

To learn more about opportunities at UW-Marathon

County, visit the school’s website at http://uwmc.uwc.

Composite Envisions (compositeenvisions.com) has

grown rapidly and today distributes carbon fiber, fiberglass, kevlar and epoxy materials around the globe.

traditional students,” says Lori Brandt, an academic adviser to business students at UW-Marathon County. “They are people who often hold responsible, professional positions in area businesses ... people like Cory. They just need the degree to keep progressing in their field.”

Other UW-Marathon County students gain experience through Wausau-area internships, and many are offered positions before they graduate. “I think that alone speaks volumes about the credibility of this program,” Brandt says.

Continuing Ed

POINT OF INTEREST:Business is one of three areas of study in which students can earn a bachelor’s degree on the UW-Marathon County campus. The others are engineering and American studies.


C.R. Marshall isn’t your average university professor. He didn’t begin his graduate degree work until he was into his 40s, and as often as he can, he escapes to play guitar with friend John Greenwood, who works with the Wisconsin Center for Public Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County. The two play a little Duke Ellington, some Miles

Davis, even jazz interpretations of a couple Beatles tunes. “We were initially named by his daughter as Grown Men Goofing Off - GMGO,” he laughs. “I decided to class it up a bit and call it the

Greenwood-Marshall Garage Orchestra.”

C.R. takes great enjoyment from it, and from teaching at UW-Stevens Point, where he has spent the past 15 years. Prior to that he had managed a chain of retail stores and worked for a Fortune 500 company. “Like many of the faculty we hire, I bring some real-world experience to the classroom.” Through his time working for the School of Business and Economics he has witnessed much change; what he sees in the coming years excites him. But more than anything, he remains excited by the opportunity to make a difference. “The university is still 50 percent first-generation college students, and particularly for these students, their education will change their lives.” C.R. admits he left behind a career many would be happy to have, but he has

MarshallC.R.

Professor, BusinessPh.D., Organizational Behavior, Washington University in St. LouisM.B.A., Statistics and Business Economics, University of Chicago

B.B.A., Accounting, University of Iowa 715-346-4576 | [email protected]


A team of SBE’s brightest students are assembled each year to help

pre-majors through the school’s peer advising program.POINT OF INTEREST:

School of Business and Economics students are usually accepted sometime during their sophomore or junior year. To gain entrance, students must complete 10 credits within the major and meet GPA requirements.

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) boasts a unique peer advising program that helps set a standard for excellence, pairing students new to SBE with someone who understands the questions and challenges they face.

A team of seven or eight peer advisers works with pre-majors awaiting acceptance into the school. Peer advisers satisfy many of the same functions faculty advisers do, providing advice on such

things as course load and general degree requirements.

“We have a lot of first-generation college students and they don’t all have someone to lean on or guide them through those things,” says SBE Director of Outreach and Student Affairs Jenny Resch. “The peer adviser becomes that person.”

“I like to call them student ambassadors because they take advantage of every

opportunity they get,” Resch says. “When a student asks about going abroad, for example, a peer adviser is someone who has probably experienced that program. They lead by example.”

Each semester, Resch hires two or three new advisers to fill openings. It’s a competitive process, and by design the school’s brightest and most experienced students are chosen to serve as a model for the younger students entering the program.

Jennifer O’Rourke joined the peer advising team as a junior, and became the peer adviser manager as a senior. “Being a peer adviser has helped me build my communication skills through one-on-one communication with students, and build closer working relationships with professors,” she says. “It’s also helped me with time management and organizational skills.”

Once accepted into the School of Business and Economics, a student is matched with a faculty adviser who offers them guidance for course selection, possible internship opportunities and insight into what the student can expect after graduation. The formal relationship with the peer adviser stops, but Resch says students continue to use the peer advising office as a resource.

Jenny Resch, School of Business and Economics director of

outreach and student affairs, believes strong peer and

faculty advising is critical in preparing students for a career after graduation, especially the

school’s many first-generation college students.

Advising

Most view accounting as a complex form of math — numbers on a page — but School of Business and Economics Assistant Professor Ruixue Du presents it another way: “It’s more like grammar than math. It’s a language,” she says. “It’s how you communicate. The rules for accounting change every year. What I hope my students remember is how to apply the language of accounting to those changing rules.”

Du is conscious of what students take from her class, and how it impacts their lives when they leave UW-Stevens Point. As an undergraduate attending Nankai University in China, Du was inspired by a visiting Virginia Tech business professor. “He became a great mentor to me. He’s why I decided to come to this country and why I chose to attend Virginia Tech.” The professor has since passed, but Du notes his former doctorate students — many of whom are now university department heads or deans — function like a big family. “It’s what I hope to build and grow with my students.”

After earning her doctorate from Virginia Tech in 2013 Du went looking for an opening at a cold-weather school — something similar to the northern region of China where she grew up. “When I first got here, everyone kept apologizing for the weather,” she laughs. “And last winter, of course, was the worst winter here ever. But it didn’t bother me; I love winter and the cold weather.”

Still new to the area, Du plans to take up skiing again and learn how to ice fish. “I just think it’s cool that people sit on the ice and wait for the fish to come by.”

DuRuixue

Assistant Professor, AccountingPh.D., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Virginia Tech

M.S., Accounting and Information System, Virginia Tech

B.S., Finance, Nankai University715-346-4950 | [email protected]

BMO Harris Bank President Ted Schlafke ’82 and Branch Manager Lincoln Berg ’06 are appreciative of the career lessons they took from their time as SBE students.

The School of Business and Economics has a long list of former students to be proud of — graduates who’ve gone on to become company founders, CEOs, CFOs and industry pioneers. The one common link that bonds them is their pride in being a product of the school.

Packing BMO Harris with Pointers: Ted Schlafke and Lincoln BergVisit the BMO Harris branch in downtown Stevens Point and you’re certain to run into a Pointer. The bank is stocked with former School of Business and Economics graduates and interns. Bank President Ted Schlafke is one. Schlafke’s adviser, Professor Larry Weiser, helped him find focus and stay on track. “I have practiced that for more than 30 years now,” he says. “Take an active role and interest in the success of those around you, keep them on track, support them, and keep them moving forward.”

BMO Harris Branch Manager Lincoln Berg feels the same about his educational experience. “I know a lot of students, myself included, always think “when will I use that?” while attending college. It didn’t take me long in my career to realize that every day I apply what I learned from the SBE.”

The bank they represent has a long partnership with the School of Business and Economics — one they plan to maintain. Says Berg, “Whether it’s sponsoring SBE events or volunteering our time, we know that it’s helping SBE develop the community’s future leaders.”

Recently, Schlafke was able to tour the renovated College of Professional Studies Building and get a first-hand look at how the school he attended has evolved. “It’s not the same place I attended in the late ’70s. Labs, work stations, café… all really exciting things.

The SBE team’s forward-thinking mindset impresses me.”

A Pointer through and through: Cliff KingCliff King did not take the usual path to business success. Skyward, Inc.’s CEO joined the United States Air Force out of high school, and by the time he began college he was juggling a full-time job and starting a family in 1981. While still in school, King joined Skyward and began programming and installing software for school districts.

Today, Skyward makes software that more than 1,700 school districts rely on to track student attendance, classroom performance and a host of other things. The company’s new 184,000-square feet headquarters in Stevens Point will bring more than 500 new jobs to the area — many of them high-paying jobs that will help employees provide a decent living for their families. King has also

Alumni

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Warren C Jacob ’80 of Pacific Palisades, California, is president Palisades Investment Properties, which manages real estate and other investments.

Kari Brown ’10 manages BCF Technology’s university partnership program, coordinates events, analyzes customer feedback and assists with all aspects of the Rochester, Minnesota-based company’s digital marketing.

Skylar Stecker ’13 is an account executive in Appleton working for insurance brokrage and risk management firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Drew Coopman ’10 is as the equipment sales coordinator for Schneider National in Green Bay, helping the company to sell used fleet trucks and trailers.

Kyle Maerz ’11 is a customer service representative for Johnson Controls Inc. in Madison.

John Schallert ’86 is the president and CEO of Naples, Florida-based Spectrum Contracting Inc., a commercial painting, waterproofing, concrete restoration, and stucco contractor

CEO Cliff King ’83 was asked recently to offer the commencement speech at UW-Stevens Point.

John List ’92 is recognized as one of our country’s most innovative economists.

made a commitment to provide employment opportunities for college students looking to gain experience. Skyward’s busiest time of year is the summer, when most students are free from school and looking for work. King’s happy with the results. “From our perspective, it gives us an opportunity to identify great candidates for full-time positions once they get done with school.”

King also serves on the School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council and has long been one of UW-Stevens Point’s strongest supporters.

“I went to the university, my wife graduated from the university, my daughter and my son graduated from the university ... We’re Pointers through and through.”

A trailblazer still willing to ask why: John ListA school hopes its students go on to do good work; 1992 SBE graduate John List has done groundbreaking work — someone peers have labeled a “trailblazer” and whose work has been called “revolutionary.”

Klay Swatloski ’11 is an area manager for Van Heusen and IZOD retail outlet stores in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin

Daniel Schneider ’11 is a business account manager for AT&T’s Small Business Organization.

Brittany Melby ’13 is the director of development and marketing for the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County.

He is the Homer J. Livingston Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. His latest work, The Why Axis, a book co-authored with Uri Gneezy, has received widespread praise from the economics community. It covers much of List’s work thus far — work that dates back to his time at UW-Stevens Point.

“What I learned at UW-Stevens Point in my economics and business classes is to always ask WHY? The inquisitive process was always celebrated at UW-Stevens Point and that has helped me become who I am today,” he says.

His List Fellowship was designed to recognize the School of Business and Economics’ most deserving economics students.

Among his long list of credentials, List has been a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics (NBER) for more than a decade and served as senior economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors for environmental and resource economics.

“Just being associated with UW-Stevens Point and its list of great alums is a career achievement for me,” he says.

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tSBE graduate Shane Beversdorf ’98 has given

internship opportunities to several students like Kelsey

Mitzel since opening his Stevens Point State Farm

Insurance agency.POINT OF INTEREST:The School of Business and Economics internship program is one reason why, historically, more than 75 percent of SBE students land jobs related to their chosen fields.

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) has established relationships with many Central Wisconsin companies, including Skyward, Sentry, Figi’s and the Noel Group. Each year those companies come back for more interns.

Junior business adminsration-FIRE major Kelsey Mitzel works as an intern for the Shane Beversdorf State Farm agency in downtown Stevens Point. She helps prepare documents, answer policyholder questions and track new leads. “My internship with State Farm has given me perspective into the many things insurance agents deal with on a daily

basis,” she says. “The experience I’ll take from working with Shane and State Farm will help make me more marketable to prospective employers after graduation.”

It’s not uncommon for interns to earn permanent employment with the company they intern with after graduation. For example, a high percentage of those who participate in Skyward, Inc. customer service internship receive job offers. More than one-third of Skyward, Inc.’s 400 employees are UW-Stevens Point graduates.

“UW-Stevens Point graduates have had a high level of success in our organization,” says

BMO Harris Bank President Ted Schlafke, who notes a long list of bank managers, mortgage and business bankers and bank presidents. A number of those employees began their career with the bank through an internship.

“Local employers find our students well prepared and hard working,” says Internship Program Director Barb Mihm.

Sometimes, says Mihm, the internship helps the student decide a particular career is not for them. That, too, can be a valuable part of the learning process, she says.

Interns’ grades are determined by how well they satisfy five requirements: a 10-minute presentation on how the internship related to course work, a log documenting activity, an analysis of the company or organization, a skill-based resume, and a performance evaluation provided by the supervisor.

SBE also offers study abroad internships. Students who attend the 10-week London program have an opportunity to gain employment experience in such areas as economic research, financial services and marketing. A four-week China program places students at a local company or nonprofit organization where they gain an understanding of the Chinese business environment. Students are also given an opportunity to visit several well-established corporations, including Amazon China, MTV China, GE Shanghai, Volkswagen Shanghai, and Merck & Co. Pharmaceutical.

SBE Internship Program Director Barb Mihm helps students identify

internship opportunities with local employers.

Internships

Intern

MontemayorMichael

Most university students would be pleased to leave school with a year of professional experience under their belt; recent School of Business and Economics graduate Michael Montemayor left with almost five. Thanks to the Noel Company, Michael had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience for how a successful company does business. The Noel Compass Scholarship Michael received was created by John and Patty Noel as a way to help minority students gain an education and work experience in Stevens Point. Michael began his work in the operations management department of Travel Guard. There he was trained in Excel, Share Point and other software programs critical to business development. “That first year I also learned about corporate structure, email etiquette, and what is expected in the workplace,” he says. The internship allowed for other unique workplace opportunities. Michael spent time working in Travel Guard’s business travel services department, and with its national accounts team. “I was able to see how different parts of the company function, and work together as part of one team,” he says. Through those assignments he assisted with event planning, produced internal reports and a few speaking engagements.

“To see how a good company operates — the culture, how they do business — it was a great internship!”

Hometown: Milwaukee, WisconsinMajor: Business Administration


Donors

POINT OF INTEREST:More than a dozen scholarships in every area of study in the School of Business and Economics are awarded to students each spring.

Larry Weiser spent 30 years teaching economics for the School of Business and Economics before retiring in 2002. He specialized in international economics, and for more than a decade has rewarded students who choose to study abroad through a scholarship he established with his wife, Julia. The Weisers have both spent a good amount of time overseas and see the value in encouraging students to broaden their horizons.

“College students can be insular in America, and that’s probably especially true in the Midwest,” Larry says. “But when placed

out of their comfort zone and given the opportunity to see how other people live in other countries it provides perspective, whatever the area of study.”

At the end of each school year the School of Business and Economics hosts an annual banquet where many of its students are recognized for their outstanding work through scholarships and awards, like the Larry and Julia Weiser International Scholarship.

In addition to financial assistance used to defray tuition or travel costs overseas,

students often have an opportunity to develop relationships with donors.“I was so happy to be able to spend the night of the banquet getting to know Mr. and Mrs. Weiser and for them to get to know me on a more personal level,” says 2014 scholarship recipient Alexia Szabo. “Mr. Weiser has been a great resource for me to have. I am so grateful for everything they have done for me.”

The School of Business and Economics has a diverse list of donors who give for a variety of reasons. The John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship calls for candidates to demonstrate leadership, which 2014 recipient Brandon Jaeger has done as the Pointers goalie. He has maintained a 3.97 GPA while earning his way to the All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team three seasons. “I have worked very hard during the past three years and it’s gratifying to receive some recognition,” he says. “Winning this scholarship has also helped me connect with both my peers and professors on campus.”

Average Scholarship amount: $994.78

Brandon Jaeger’s leadership on the ice and

in the classroom helped earn him recognition.

Former professor Larry Weiser congratulates Alexia Szabo on

winning the 2014 Larry and Julia Weiser International Scholarship.

$44,765Total dollar amount awarded:

Number of scholarships awarded: 45


There is perhaps no better time to immerse in foreign culture than during one’s college experience, when most students are free from the anchors that usually limit their ability to travel. UW-Stevens Point’s Study Abroad program offers many enriching options for semester-long travel.

The London semester abroad program caters to School of Business and Economics students. Each spring and fall, students make

European stops in Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Trier and Brussels, exposing them to foreign business culture and practices. Classes such as Globalization and Regionalization, International Business and Sports Business Management are held on the University of London Birkbeck campus.

The School of Business and Economics sponsors a four-week China internship program each summer, where a dozen

students complete project work relevant to their major for a Chinese company; visit global and domestic corporations to learn about China’s business environment; interact with Chinese college students, participate in various cultural activities; and enjoy popular attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden.

Business administration graduate Mai Xee Thao observed differences in how Chinese business executives build relationships. “Before you sit down for the meeting you have small talk. Here it’s ‘Let’s get down to business. What’s the agenda?’ In China they make small talk. ‘How are you doing? How’s your wife? How are your kids?’ Once they get to know you more they start trusting you and then you really build the relationship.”

POINT OF INTEREST:The Chinese internship trip provides three credits for students and counts as a global elective course for all students, as well as a major elective for economics and most business administration majors.

Study AbroadDuring the China internship program, School of Business and Economics students get to learn about Chinese business culture and enjoy popular tourist attractions.


Sean CareyAssistant Professor, Accounting715-346-3268 I [email protected]

M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Las VegasM.S., Taxation, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeB.B.A., Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Industry ExperienceSean has served as a tax manager for Genesco, Inc., Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain, P.C., and Crosslin Vaden and Associates. He worked in the Milwaukee office of Virchow, Krause & Company, one of the largest CPA firms in the country. He advised former NFL quarterback Tommy Maddox on managing his charitable assets.

CoursesIntermediate Financial AccountingPrinciples of Accounting Research InterestsCurrent tax law updates and advanced tax planning areas

Bo DeDeckerAssociate Lecturer715-346-3999 l [email protected]

Linda RedfieldAssociate Lecturer of Accounting715-346-3517 l [email protected]

Ruixue DuAssistant Professor, Accounting715-346-4950 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Virginia TechM.S., Accounting and Information System, Virginia TechB.S., Finance, Nankai University

Industry ExperienceStaff Accountant, China Youth Travel Service, Jilin, ChinaIntern, Industrial Commercial Bank of China, Hunan, China

CoursesIntroductory Financial AccountingIntermediate Financial AccountingIntroductory Managerial Accounting

Research InterestsIFRS AdoptionAccounting QualityIntangible Assets Valuation

Christine SchalowAssociate Professor, Accounting715-346-3010 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Accounting, University of Arkansas-FayettevilleM.S., Accountancy, St. Cloud StateB.B.A., Accounting, University of Iowa

Industry ExperienceChristine serves on the Accounting Careers Committee of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has also provided numerous reports, federal and state tax information, and financial statements for small businesses. In addition, she has conducted reviews of financial information, prepared financial statements, analyzed accounting information systems, determined IRS not-for-profit status information and prepared tax returns for several nonprofit organizations. Christine has also worked for a regional CPA firm doing compilations, reviews and tax returns.

CoursesFinancial AccountingAuditing

Research InterestsAccounting education and accounting information systems in addition to employing service learning in the classroom

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Kevin BahrProfessor, Finance715-346-4062 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Finance, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeM.A., Economics, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeM.S., Accounting, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeB.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Industry ExperienceDuring his time with Robert W. Baird & Co., Kevin was responsible for client senior management on financial and strategic decisions such as public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuations. He also reviewed, critiqued and developed business plans, identified possible sources of financing for both the public and private sectors, and outlined strategic financial alternatives. Prior to that he spent time as a staff accountant at both Harley-Davidson, Inc. and Arthur Andersen & Company.

CoursesPrinciples of Finance

Research Interests: The financial market crisis and the effects of Federal Reserve policy on the market

C.R. MarshallDirector of Accreditation and Curriculum, School of Business and Economics Professor, Business and Education Business and Economics715-346-4576 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, Washington University in St. LouisM.S.B.A., Organizational Behavior, Washington University in St. LouisM.B.A., Statistics and Business Economics, University of ChicagoB.B.A., Accounting University of Iowa

Industry ExperienceC.R. was formally the Business Area Coordinator of the Division of Business and Economics. He was a statistical consultant for the Consortium for Alternative Reward Strategies Research, and also an analyst for R.R. Donnelly. C.R. was heavily involved with project systems and cost analysis. He was a manager at Kaylors Pipe & Tobacco, and a shop foreman for Spencer Printing Company.

CoursesStrategic ManagementManagement PrinciplesEntrepreneurshipManagerial AccountingProduction Management Research InterestsProduction management, business strategy, organizational behavior, theory and design, organizational economics and entrepreneurship

Elizabeth MartinEvents Coordinator, School of Business and Economics Professor, Business715-346-4303 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Political Economics, Stanford Graduate School of BusinessB.A., Economics, University of Winnipeg, Canada

Industry ExperienceElizabeth has been a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from UW-Stevens Point in addition to presenting and publishing numerous research papers at national conferences on a range of topics. She also serves as the faculty adviser for the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and has developed popular writing emphasis courses as well as hybrid (partially online) and fully online courses at UW-Stevens Point.

CoursesManagementMarketing ResearchBusiness Ethics

Mary Jae Kleckner Assistant Professor, Business Communication715-346-2578 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-MadisonM.S., Life Science Communication, University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.A., Journalism, Western Illinois University

Industry ExperienceFor more than a decade Mary Jae has been helping students develop the organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills they need to optimize their career opportunities. Her nonacademic work experience includes both supervisory and communication roles at Vail Resorts in Colorado, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Krause Publications in Dubuque, Iowa, and the U.S. Army Camp Challenge in Ft. Knox, Kentucky.

CoursesWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Research InterestsCommunication Skills Workforce Training and DevelopmentArgumentation and NegotiationStudent and Employee Engagement

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Caz McChrystalAssistant Professor, Business and Business Law715-346-4660 I [email protected]

J.D., Marquette UniversityB.M., Business/Management, Berklee College of Music

Industry ExperienceCaz has counseled clients in Milwaukee on business development and strategic planning in the areas of intellectual property and business law with a focus on international licensing and transactions. Principle duties included drafting and reviewing intellectual property licensing contracts, developing corporate charters for small businesses, and litigation. While in Milwaukee, Caz also authored a biweekly column “What Now” in the Shepherd Express, which dealt with the intersection between media, technology and the law.

CoursesThe Legal and Ethical Environment of BusinessInternational Business LawIntellectual Property Law Seminar

Barb MihmInternship Program Director, School of Business and EconomicsAssociate Professor, Business715-346-3775 I [email protected]

M.A., Communication, University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointM.S., Management, Technology, University of Wisconsin-StoutB.S., Interior Design, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Industry ExperienceBarb is a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow through the UW System and has more than 20 years of experience in the home furnishing industry covering marketing and management functions. She has been the recipient of two awards from the Center for International Business and Economics, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, to study businesses in India and China. In addition, Barb has received the Excellence in Scholarship Award for the School of Business and Economics, as well as the UW-Stevens Point Excellence in Teaching Award.

CoursesManagement Information SystemsManaging Global OrganizationsRetailingSales Management Research InterestsOutsourcing issues, fast fashion and supply chain management

Lyna MatesiAssistant Professor, Management715-346-4988 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Leadership Studies, Gonzaga UniversityM.A., Whole Systems Design and Organization Systems Renewal, Antioch UniversityB.A., Leadership and Management, Judson University

Industry ExperienceLyna has developed organizations, leaders and projects for more than 20 years. Her passion is helping leadership teams maximize their capacity for success. She has worked as an internal and external consultant coordinating large-scale change initiatives, implementing leadership development systems and overseeing a wide range of domestic and international projects.

CoursesStrategic ManagementEthics in BusinessBusiness Leadership for ManagersPrinciples of ManagementTraining and DevelopmentOrganizational BehaviorManaging Global Organizations

Research InterestsLeadership; Foresight and Narrative LeadershipScholarship of Teaching and Learning

Marty MeyersAssistant Dean of Students, School of Business and EconomicsAssociate Professor, Business715-346-3866 I [email protected]

M.B.A., Marketing, DePaul UniversityB.S., Marketing, University of Illinois

Industry ExperienceMarty has served as a professor at UW-Stevens Point since 1986.

CoursesPrinciples of MarketingBuyer BehaviorInternational MarketingMarketing ResearchMarketing Management Research InterestsMarty has received funding to study fast food consumption patterns in Australia and also to develop programs to mentor African business people in South Africa.


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Professor Caz McChrystal’s experiences make him an excellent storyteller in the classroom. For several years he managed bands along the East Coast, helping them find practice space, book shows and manage finances. He got a popular Boston-based funk band signed to a record label. Not long after starting his legal practice, Caz was lead counsel for the plaintiff in Brownmark v. Comedy Partners, et al., a copyright infringement case brought against Viacom and the creators of the popular show South Park. But managing bands and building a family can be a tough mix, and Caz’s legal interests were limited by the makeup of his clients. Looking for a change, Caz reflected on how much he had enjoyed teaching an undergraduate economics class. He recognized his calling; it was something already in his blood (both his parents are college professors). Now, instead of spending his nights in clubs, he spends his days giving students insight into business law, splitting time between Stevens Point and Milwaukee, where his family resides. Students in his classes get a practical view of how the legal system works. “I approach teaching the law with the understanding of what the law is, what the law should be, and how the law shakes out in the court room,” he says. “It’s great when those three things are in alignment, but when it happens it’s totally by accident.” The best reward: sharing his experiences with college students eager to make their impact on the world. “It’s great when studentsapproach me after class, not only for help with course material, but to discuss legal scenarios and talk about their career path.”

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Assistant Professor, Business-LawJuris Doctor, Marquette University Law SchoolB.M., Business/Management, Berklee College of Music715-346-4660 | [email protected]


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Gary MullinsAssociate Dean, College of Professional StudiesChair, School of Business and EconomicsProfessor, Business and Economics715-346-3906 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Economics in Finance and Political Economy, Washington University in St. LouisM.B.A., Finance and Economics, University of ChicagoB.S.B.A., Management Science, University of Arkansas

Industry ExperienceGary was the CEO and CFO of Sequoyah Consulting and Services where he specialized in systems for corporate decision analysis and mergers and acquisitions software. As an internal consultant for Anheuser-Busch he was heavily involved with their plant design and layout. Gary served as an internal consultant for Monsanto where he specialized in sales forecasting, corporate finance and production management. He was a financial systems analyst for Exxon Corp., specializing in treasury systems and financial forecasting.

CoursesStrategic ManagementFinanceInvestmentsMoney and Financial MarketsProduction/Operations Management

Research InterestsStrategic management, international business, economics, finance, long-term investments and their taxation, diversified investment strategies and corporate valuation.

Dave SchankeAssociate Lecturer, Business715-346-4382 l [email protected]

M.B.A., Marketing, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterB.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Industry ExperienceDave has served as a consultant specializing in strategic planning and marketing. Past clients include a start-up beverage company and internet marketing firm. He was the Corporate Director of Marketing for Outlook Group, and the Market Segment Vice President for RR Donnelley/Banta Corporation, where he received the “Bottom Line award” for profitability achievement.

CoursesLeadershipManagement Principles Marketing PrinciplesMarketing Research

Research InterestsMarketing and ManagementMarket Research SIx Sigma Certification

David SchalowAssociate Professor, Business715-346-3160 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Finance, University of ArkansasM.B.A., Risk Management and Insurance, University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.B.A., Investments/Banking and Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Industry ExperienceThrough his work as a Real Estate and mortgage broker, David has extensive marketing and financial experience helping people with their Real Estate and financing needs. He owned offices in Southern California, Las Vegas and Wisconsin. In addition he has extensive consulting experience in both marketing and finance while also offering a wide range of seminar and workshop topics. Prior to his academic career he also had sales and management experience in the securities and insurance industry..

CoursesMarketingSalesReal EstateEntrepreneurshipInvestments Research InterestsAny pursuit that is both practical and will improve the quality of life of consumers and businesses.

Wayne AshenbergAssociate Lecturer715-341-2911 l [email protected]

Paul GreweAssociate Lecturer715-346-3506 l [email protected]

Steven SchinkerAssociate Lecturer of Business715-573-2077 l [email protected]

Marcia TeppAssociate Lecturer of Business715-346-2814 l [email protected]

Erv ZieseAssociate Lecturer of Business715-346-2818 l [email protected]


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Kevin NeumanAssociate Professor, Economics715-346-3875 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Economics, University of Notre DameB.A., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireB.A., Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Industry ExperienceKevin has given extensive professional presentations across the Midwest and East Coast on a wide range of topics. He is currently a member of the Labor and Employment Relations Association and the Wisconsin Economics Association, as well as a former member of the American Economic Association.

CoursesPrinciples of MacroeconomicsLabor EconomicsCollective BargainingSports Economics

Research InterestsLabor economics, economics of aging and sports economics

Jason DavisAssociate Professor, Economics 715-346-4598 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Economics, Michigan State UniversityM.A., Economics, Michigan State UniversityB.A., Economics and Management, Albion College

Industry ExperienceJason specializes in the economics of taxation and government spending. He has provided numerous presentations at academic conferences and to community groups on topics including Medicaid, Medicare, health care reform, social security and school vouchers. He is a member of the American Economic Association and serves on the board for both the Wisconsin Economics Association and the Academy of Business Economics.

CoursesMicroeconomicsPublic EconomicsHealth EconomicsPoverty

Research InterestsUnderstanding the impact of expansions to Medicaid programs

Tracy HoferProfessor, EconomicsDirector, Center for Economic Education 715-346-3874 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Economics, University of Texas-Austin M.A., Economics, University of Texas-AustinB.A., International Relations, Boston University

Industry ExperienceTracy received the Distinguished Paper Award from The Midwest Business Administration Association in 2002, and in 2004 was named a Wisconsin Idea Fellow by the UW System for her extraordinary public service to local communities. She received the Division of Business and Economics Excellence in Teaching Award in both 2001 and 2003.

CoursesPrinciples of MacroeconomicsMacroeconomic Theory International Economics

Research InterestsInternational EconomicsMacroeconomic TheoryPolitical Economics

Randy CrayProfessor, EconomicsChief Economist, Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau (CWERB) 715-346-2537 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Accounting, Kansas State UniversityM.B.A, Economics, Ball State UniversityM.A., Accounting, Ball State UniversityB.A., History, Ball State University

Industry ExperienceRandy has published in a number of scholarly journals, which deal with regional economics, and has helped construct approximately 200 Quarterly Economic Indicator Reports for Marathon, Portage and Wood counties. He is a past member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Midwest Economic Workshop and has served on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Forecast Advisory Council. Randy is currently a member of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s employment projection panel.

CoursesPrinciples of MacroeconomicsPrinciples of MicroeconomicsMoney and Financial MarketsRegional EconomicsFinancial Management

Research InterestsRegional EconomicsMoney and Financial MarketsFinancial Management


Sang Won YoonAssistant Professor, Economics715-346-2657 l [email protected]

Ph.D., Development Economics, University of Maryland M.S., Applied Economics and Management, Cornell UniversityB.A., Economics, Korea University

Industry ExperienceSang has been a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (Research Division), the World Bank (Development Economics Group) and the Inter-American Development Bank (Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Unit) in Washington D.C.

CoursesPrinciples of Macroeconomics Environmental Economics Development Economics

Research InterestsDevelopment Economics Environmental Economics

Ziwen (Carrie) ZhangAssistant Professor, EconomicsCoordinator, Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau715-346-2581 l [email protected]

Ph.D. (ABD), Economics, University of Nebraska-LincolnB.S., Finance, Beijing University of Technology

Industry ExperienceCarrie served as a research assistant at the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She assisted in forecasting population flows, collecting and analyzing employment and income data.

CoursesPrinciples of MacroeconomicsUrban EconomicsIntroductory Econometrics

Research InterestsUrban and Regional EconomicsLabor EconomicsInternational EconomicsApplied Micro and MacroeconomicsApplied Econometrics

Scott WallaceAssurance of Learning Coordinator, School of Business and EconomicsResearch Associate, Central Wisconsin Economic Research BureauAssociate Professor, Economics715-346-4358 I [email protected]

Ph.D., Economics, University of ConnecticutM.A., Economics, University of ConnecticutB.A., Economics, Drew University

Industry ExperienceScott’s past work experiences include his time as an economic consultant for O’Melveny and Myers, Attorneys-at-Law. He was a mortgage processor for Citicorp, handled inside sales for both Grand Light and Supply and Nutmeg Steel Company, was a price quotation specialist at General Electric Wire and Cable, and a mortgage representative for People’s Bank.

CoursesPrinciples of MicroeconomicsEvolution of American EnterpriseBusiness and GovernmentIndustrial OrganizationEconomics of OrganizationManagerial Economics

Research InterestsEconomics of organization, industrial organization, economic history and business economics

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Marty LoyDean,College of Professional Studies,715-346-3169 | [email protected]

Tonya KowalskiAdvising Coordinator, School of Business and Economics715-346-3871 l [email protected]

Dave EckmannSpecial Assistant to the Chancellor for Economic Development715-346-3211 l [email protected]

Vicki Lobermeier Director, Small Business Development Center715-346-2288 | [email protected]

Laurie ScheunemannAcademic Department Associate, School of Business and Economics715-346-2728 l [email protected]

Karen ZachOutreach Specialist, CPS-Continuing Education715-346-2305 | [email protected]

Jenny ReschDirector of Outreach and Student Affairs, School of Business and Economics715-346-2384 I [email protected]

Max TrzebiatowskiDirector of Advising, School of Business and Economics715-346-2695 l [email protected]

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of Central Wisconsin, but it feeds a growing economy. According to a recent economic study, UW-Stevens Point helps to support 5,690 state jobs and generate $16.7 million in state tax revenue. All things considered, UW-Stevens Point is responsible for $407.8 million in total economic impact.

University students, faculty and visitors spend roughly $171 million a year (the vast majority of which is spent in the private sector), and it’s estimated that for every $1 of state tax investment in UW-Stevens Point, there is $9.46 in economic activity in the state.

“We are proud to provide value to the community we’re a part of,” says Dave Eckmann, special assistant to the chancellor for economic development. “It’s all part of our commitment to helping make Central Wisconsin a wonderful place to work, play and live.”

Visit the UW-Stevens Point website at www.uwsp.edu to learn more about A Partnership for Thriving Communities.

The idea of community can mean many things. For UW-Stevens Point, community represents an extension of the potential faculty and staff have to impact all that surrounds them through its commitment to A Partnership for Thriving Communities,

UW-Stevens Point has created a path to become engaged with area stakeholders, more responsive to local needs, and more relevant to solving regional problems. The partnership aims to build graduates to be well equipped as skilled employees, thoughtful citizens, and bold leaders to

serve their communities in meeting the key challenges of the 21st century.

UW-Stevens Point is proud to make a lasting contribution to the community to which it belongs. According to internal studies conducted between 2011 and 2013, 87 percent of UW-Stevens Point graduates successfully transitioned from the university to the work place or post-baccalaureate educational opportunities.

The university not only fosters educational opportunities and economic partnerships in Wausau, Marshfield, Merrill and the rest

Community

Statistical data taken from a 2011 NorthStar Economics study

UW-Stevens Point is responsible for $407.8 million in total economic impact

Photo courtesy of Miron Construction Co., Inc. and © Weston Imaging


There are several ways for prospective students to experience UW-Stevens Point and all the surrounding community has to offer.

ViewPoints are comprehensive visit programs where visitors spend a fun and informative day on campus to learn about financial aid, student life, residence halls and career services. ViewPoints also allow visitors an opportunity to talk with a small group of professors and students.

Can’t make it for a ViewPoint? UW-Stevens Point accommodates daily visits most weekdays when classes are in session, and

on select Saturdays during the fall and spring semester.

Those interested in scheduling a daily visit or ViewPoint reservation are encouraged to call 715-346-2441 or visit www.uwsp.edu/visit.

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UW-Stevens Point students enjoy being close to several destinations. Distance from Stevens Point to nearby cities…

Appleton – 69 milesGreen Bay – 99 milesMadison – 109 miles

Milwaukee – 155 milesMinneapolis – 215 milesChicago – 243 miles


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UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students serve local business and organizations as well-prepared interns.

INTERNSHIPS Barb Mihm

[email protected] 715-346-3775

SBE Events is a series of speakers, panel discussions, workshops and off-campus opportunities that engages students to take advantage of learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

EVENTS Elizabeth Martin, Ph.D.

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www.uwsp.edu/admissions

Visit the UW-Stevens Point website for information on enrollment.

ADMISSIONS

Gain insight into economic trends that impact our community through the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau. Local business leaders can request to attend presentations held regularly at the Stevens Point Country Club.

OUTREACH Randy Cray, Ph.D.

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Generosity has a profound way of changing lives, and you can help change a life today. Please consider supporting scholarships and programs in the School of Business and Economics.

GIVE Carie Winn

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Career Services provides comprehensive career/life planning and job search services linking education and the world of work for UW-Stevens Point students and alumni.

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