Distance Education

Winners of the 2020 Distance Education Alumni Board Scholarship selected

Authored on: Aug 08, 2020, Written by: Cheryl Lange

The Distance Education Alumni Board selected students Maria Hutmacher and Isaac Dolan as the 2020 recipients of its scholarship. Created by the board in 2016 to help provide financial support to distance education students as they complete their degree, it provides two $300 scholarships each year.

Make a difference and advance your career with a UW-Platteville Criminal Justice master’s degree

Authored on: Aug 08, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

In 1997, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville started its multidisciplinary Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Now in its 23rd year, the program has proven to be a vital and essential part of graduate education at UW-Platteville, with more than 400 students graduates and counting.

Spring 2020 graduates of distance education and graduate programs announced

Authored on: Jul 07, 2020, Written by:

This spring, the Division of Professional Studies celebrated 155 graduates of distance education and graduate programs. Among them were the first two students to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's online Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing program.

Sign up for UW-Platteville’s Alumni Mentorship Program

Authored on: Jul 07, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

We all know earning a degree is important for enhancing one’s career, but it’s not the only step students can take to better position themselves for success. Knowledge of the workplace and the ability to make strong connections can prove just as valuable, which is why the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is pleased to offer the Alumni Mentee-Mentor Program—a resource for those seeking additional support outside of their studies.

Pioneer Profiles: Clint Nemitz

Authored on: Jul 07, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

As the lead admissions specialist for the Center for Distance Learning, Clint Nemitz works with his team to connect prospective students with their desired academic programs.

Accelerate your career with a UW-Platteville Organizational Change Leadership master’s degree

Authored on: Jul 07, 2020, Written by: Michael Sullivan, Ph.D., M.S., M.A.

What does it take to lead change in the 21st century workplace? I remember my first time being trained on how to lead change while working for a U.S. automobile manufacturer.

Q&A with Michelle Zasada

Authored on: Jun 06, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

This June, Michelle Zasada assumed the role of interim executive director for the Center for Distance Learning, a department she’s worked in for 13 years.

Recipient Selected for Outstanding Business Student of the Year Award

Authored on: May 05, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Center for Distance Learning is pleased to announce Jesse Ruegsegger as this year’s Outstanding Business Student of the Year.

UW-Platteville continues to grow in online education; celebrating 42 years of experience

Authored on: May 05, 2020, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

For more than 40 years, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been an institutional leader in distance education. In 1978, UW-Platteville started a print-based program and then in 1999 the institution became the first public university in Wisconsin to offer degrees online. This experience in leadership helped make a smooth transition when the university and the branch campuses went into alternative delivery mode in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hansen looks forward to leading Professional Studies

Authored on: May 05, 2020, Written by: Eric Herbst

On May 12, Dr. Susan Hansen stepped into the role of interim dean for the Division of Professional Studies, which together is comprised of Continuing, Distance, and Online Graduate offerings. Previously, Hansen served as the associate vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at UW-Platteville, among other leadership roles.

Why a master’s degree in supply chain management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a good investment in your future

Authored on: May 05, 2020, Written by: Xiaotong Liu, Assistant Professor, School of Business

From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, supply chain is the beating heart of a company's operations and is essential for its success.

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