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UW-Stout’s Mission
UW-Stout is characterized by a distinctive array of programs leading to professional careers focused on the needs of society. These programs are presented through an approach to learning which involves combining theory, practice and experimentation.
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Our Request
UW Board of Regents designation for
UW-Stout as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University
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About UW-Stout History
Established in 1891 as Stout Manual Training School Offered manual training and domestic science training
Campus Community 8,327 students 1,215 employees
Academic Programs 30 undergraduate majors 16 graduate and 2 advanced graduate majors
Enviable Placement Record More than 90 percent placement for 23 years 97.6 percent placement in 2004–05
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Characteristics of Polytechnics
Comprehensive universities
Offer career-focused programs in the arts, social and related behavioral sciences, engineering, education, and natural sciences and technology
Engage students in applied learning, theory and research
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Who are the Polytechnics?
Arizona State University Polytechnic California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo Ferris State University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana Institute of Technology Michigan Technological University New England Institute of Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology Polytechnic University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (aspirational peer) Rochester Institute of Technology Southern Polytechnic State University Stevens Institute of Technology SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica–Rome Virginia State Polytechnic Wentworth Institute of Technology Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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UW-Stout’s Organizing Themefor the 21st Century
Program Planning
Fundraising
Honors College
Marketing and Branding
Master Plan for Facilities
Program Alignment
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UW-Stout’s Polytechnic Qualities
Features an array of academic programs in the arts and humanities; education; social, natural and human sciences; math; computer science; engineering and related technologies; and management.
Embraces an “applied learning” educational philosophy.
Applies technology in all university functions.
Promotes technology transfer programs, business incubators, research centers and a technology park.
Works closely with the Wisconsin Technical Colleges and other universities.
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UW-Stout’s Polytechnic Qualities
Digital Learning Environment:
Student Laptop Program
Wireless Network
Course Management System
Specialized Software
Mediated Classrooms
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Dr. Forrest SchultzAssociate Professor of Chemistry
UW-Stout’s Polytechnic Qualities
Program Growth Polymer Engineering Computer/Electrical Engineering
(collaborating with UW-Platteville)
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Bioinformatics Cognitive Neuroscience Information and
Communication Technologies
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UW-Stout’s Polytechnic Qualities Active Learning
269 Laboratories Technology advantage Laptop/e-Scholar program
Applied Research Nanotechnology NanoSTEM
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Kristine ChristoffersonApplied Science–Biotechnology major
Sophomore from Eau Claire
Faculty/Student Research
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Support for Polytechnic Designation
Endorsed by:
Faculty Senate Senate of Academic Staff Stout Student Association
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Benefits of Polytechnic
Grow WisconsinAids job growth to improve Wisconsin’s economy.
UW System’s Growth Agenda Improves UW-Stout’s ability to attract and retain high-quality students, faculty and staff.
UW System’s Institutional Array Provides the UW System with a distinctive university that complements the existing array of research, liberal arts, and two-year and comprehensive institutions.
UW-Stout’s Strategic VisionInspires a good university to become great.
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