UW-Parkside: University Profile

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University Administration

UW-Parkside is governed by the UW System Board of Regents. The university is headed by the chancellor and is organized into seven administrative units: Academic Affairs, Administrative and Fiscal Affairs, Admissions, Athletics, the Office of Equity and Diversity, Student Services, and University Relations and Advancement.
Academic Affairs Academic Affairs is concerned with curriculum and teaching, advising, faculty appointments, instructional materials and equipment, library resources, computing services, academic support programs, and tutoring. The Provost provides support, coordination and leadership for the academic programs of the university. The faculty and the curriculum of the university are organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Technology, and the Center for Community Partnerships. The chief academic officer in each area is the dean.
Administrative and Fiscal Affairs Administrative and Fiscal Affairs provides quality services to the university community through Business Services, the Child Care Center, Facilities Management and Facilities Planning, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Police and Public Safety, and Student Financial Aid.
Admissions Admissions is the gateway to discovering everything students need to know about enrolling at the university. From campus tours and preview days to getting admitted and registering for classes, the dedicated staff assists students in making many important decisions.
Athletics UW-Parkside is the only NCAA Division II university in Wisconsin and was recently chosen by the NCAA as a model for community engagement. The university has produced nearly 500 All-Americans, numerous Academic All-Americans and 75 national championships. The Rangers are part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and award athletic scholarships in 13 sports: Baseball (M) Basketball (M/W) Cross Country (M/W) Golf (M) Soccer (M/W) Softball (W) Track & Field (M/W) Volleyball (W) Wrestling (M)
Office of Equity and Diversity The Office of Equity and Diversity supports the university’s commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and affirmative action by providing leadership in developing, and implementing relevant policies and procedures. The Office of Equity and Diversity monitors institutional compliance with state and federal affirmative-action laws, and equal employment opportunity policies and procedures.
Student Services Student Services is responsible for activities in the Career Center, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, the award-winning Arts Alive series, the Student Health and Counseling Center, and Student Life – which includes Residence Life and Student Activities.
The Division of University Relations and Advancement The Division of University Relations and Advancement consists of marketing, publications, public relations, development, community relations and government relations. This area maintains a close relationship with the UW-Parkside Alumni Association and the UW-Parkside Foundation.