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1 KNOWLEDGE POWERS WISCONSIN S FUTURE UW-PLATTEVILLE Annual Accountability Report,

2 Status At-A-Glance Core Strategy 1: Prepare Students UW-Platteville emphasizes high impact practices centered on experiential learning and community engagement. UW-Platteville seniors participated in service learning, internship, and senior/capstone experiences above the national average and the average for Master s level institutions. In alone, 1,288 students partnered with 835 outside organizations. Core Strategy 2: More Graduates Enrollments at UW-Platteville have increased by 16% over the past 5 years. In the same time period, degrees conferred have increased by 29%, totaling 1,488 degrees conferred in UW-Platteville s degrees conferred are exceeding the More Graduates Plan. UW-Platteville s First Year Experience Program contributes to degree completion by increasing student success and retention. Enrollments in UW-Platteville s distance education programs continue to grow, increasing by 19% over the last three years. The online programs were recognized in the top 25 best online education programs by U.S. News and World Report. Core Strategy 3: Well-Paying Jobs UW-Platteville conferred 650 STEM degrees in , an increase of 35% compared to five years ago. In addition, UW-Platteville stands out as a national cost-effective leader in Engineering Education. In , among all Master s level public universities in the U.S. with engineering programs, UW-Platteville awarded the most engineering degrees. UW-Platteville is actively promoting a culture of entrepreneurship through educational and experiential opportunities, as well as offering a new minor in entrepreneurship. Core Strategy 4: Stronger Communities The Pioneer Academic Center for Community Engagement (PACCE) at UW-Platteville has excelled in the development of student engagement projects. Since PACCE started in 2008, there have been 5,747 students participating in service learning projects with 641 community partners. UW-Platteville is also fostering stronger communities through its annual Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference (a regional conference on diversity in a 21st century global economy). Core Strategy 5: Resources UW-Platteville is growing the university s financial resources by offering classes in a two week period between the fall and spring terms when facilities would otherwise be vacant. Since 2006, hundreds of students have taken advantage of Winterim class offerings, earning credits and shortening time-to-degree. Core Strategy 6: Operational Excellence UW-Platteville has undertaken numerous operational efficiencies and technology enhancements in the academic year. UW-Platteville implemented a new prioritization process to improve the identification, planning, and implementation of IT projects, including a consolidation of technology support services from four areas into one integrated team. Energy conservation is also a priority at UW-Platteville. Efforts from a variety of projects have saved over $150,000 annually. Core Strategy 7: Collaborations UW-Platteville has 11 collaborative degree programs. Its collaborative engineering programs with UW Colleges are growing with four on-site locations and streaming video available at all other locations. UW-Platteville is also the site of the only Confucius Institute in Wisconsin. 2

3 CORE STRATEGY 1 Prepare Students Ensure that students are prepared with the integrative learning skills, multicultural competencies, and practical knowledge needed to succeed in and contribute to a rapidly changing, increasingly global society. UW-Platteville prepares students for a global society through a variety of experiences, both as part of the curriculum and outside of the classroom. Among these experiences are the high impact practices in the table below. Student participation in these activities has been shown to contribute to gains in critical thinking, one of the fundamental outcomes of learning, as well as to gains in practical skills and in personal and social development. UW- Platteville National Master s High Impact Practices: First-Year Students Learning communities 8% 19%* 17%* Service learning 33% 37%* 38%* High Impact Practices: Seniors Research with faculty 18% 19% 17% Service learning 53% 46%* 50% Internship 57% 48%* 46%* Senior experience 34% 29%* 29%* Critical Thinking: Seniors Thinking critically 82% 86%* 87%* Application of theories 77% 81%* 82%* Analyzing ideas 81% 86%* 86%* *Significant differences from the UW-Platteville percentage at the 0.05 level. Note: All participating national and master s-level public colleges and universities. Source: 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement. Study abroad and exchange programs help students gain a basic understanding of, respect for, and appreciation of cultural differences. Of UW-Platteville graduates in , 4.1% studied abroad in a UW program, a decrease from 4.7% in and up from 3.4% five years previously. Partnerships: Internships and Co-ops UW-Platteville s undergraduate curriculum emphasizes the importance of real-world experience through internships, service learning, and co-ops. Many majors at UW-Platteville require off-campus, experiential learning as part of the requirements for graduation. Students gain valuable experience through a practical application of their discipline and through exposure to diverse working circumstances and colleagues, resulting in a graduate who is more prepared for a global and dynamic economy and society Internships and Co-ops Activity at UW-Platteville Type of Activity Outside Organizations Students Placement with a Business Organization Service Learning Project Clinical Legal Social Work Student Teaching Culture & Arts Business Development Project Total 835 1,288 In the academic year, UW-Platteville partnered 1,288 students with 835 outside organizations. Increased Diversity in New Freshmen Enrollments UW-Platteville continues to progress in its strategic goal of increasing diversity in student enrollments. Overall, the fall new freshman class has increased in size by 39% between fall 2004 and fall In that same time period, enrollments of new freshmen students of color have increased by 272% (an average annual increase of 12 new students of color per year). Undergraduate New Freshmen Students by Race/Ethnicity Students of White Term Color Total* N % N % Fall % 1,097 95% 1,159 Fall % 1,151 94% 1,218 Fall % 1,290 93% 1,384 Fall % 1,379 94% 1,468 Fall % 1,357 93% 1,465 Fall % 1,400 92% 1,518 Fall % 1,407 93% 1,515 Fall % 1,453 91% 1,603 Fall % 1,490 91% 1,639 Fall % 1,451 90% 1,612 Average Annual Change Over Time Percentage Change Between Fall 12 and Fall % - 30% - 39% *Total includes students of color, white students, race unknown, and international students. 3

4 CORE STRATEGY 2 Stronger Workforce Increase the number of Wisconsin graduates and expand educational opportunities through improving access and increasing retention and graduation rates. Providing access for new students and increasing their rates of success are key to producing more degree holders. The More Graduates initiative includes specific enrollment plans for UW-Platteville. UW-Platteville Total Headcount Enrollment Fall Semester Students Enrolled # % # % # % African American 161 2% 203 2% 185 2% American Indian 38 1% 24 <1% 20 <1% Southeast Asian 40 1% 50 1% 52 1% Other Asian American 81 1% 38 <1% 49 1% Hawaiian/Pacific Is.* 5 <1% 8 <1% 9 <1% Hispanic/Latino(a) 94 1% 181 2% 219 3% Two or More Races* 21 <1% 103 1% 117 1% White 6,818 91% 7,797 90% 7,832 90% Unknown 190 3% 57 1% 43 <1% International 64 1% 217 3% 191 2% URM % 534 6% 565 6% Transfer Students Total Headcount 7,512 8,678 8,717 More Graduates Plan 8,119 8,233 1 Underrepresented minority (URM) students include all who indicate African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino(a), or Southeast Asian alone or in combination with other races/ethnicities. *New race/ethnicity categories were implemented in Success and progress rates in the chart below show the percent of students who graduate with a bachelor s degree, or are still enrolled, within four and six years of entering UW-Platteville. Success and Progress Rates for UW-Platteville, Fall 2007 Cohort 4 Years Later 6 Years Later First Time Full-Time Students 86% Source: Voluntary System of Accountability, College Portrait, Degrees conferred at UW-Platteville in totaled 1,488 while five years earlier 1,157 degrees were conferred. UW-Platteville conferred 1,285 undergraduate degrees in , exceeding the More Graduates plan. 78% First Time Transfer Students 4 Years Later 86% 6 Years Later 78% Graduated from UW-Platteville Graduated at Another Institution Still Enrolled at UW-Platteville Still Enrolled at Another Institution Office of First Year Experience UW-Platteville maintains a dedicated Office of First Year Experience (FYE); the office is tasked with increasing student success and retention through high impact, research based practices. Programs address both academic and life skills to include Intro-to-College courses, student success workshops and 1:1 appointments with at-risk students. FYE, has successfully expanded UW-Platteville s Summer Bridge program from 19 participants in 2011 to 50 participants on an annual basis. The expanded 2013 program included an early start in three fall credit bearing course, daily Math and English workshops, reading comprehension skills, and an opportunity for students enrolled in Remedial English to take a test-out exam at the end of the summer program. The program is designed to address equity gaps in college preparedness among underrepresented minority students, first generation college students, and economically disadvantaged students, leading to greater retention and graduation rates. Distance Education Course and Enrollments UW-Platteville s distance education programs continue to grow each year, serving mainly non-traditional and place-bound students. Over 5100 registrations were processed for students studying at a distance through various formats (online, Webex, print-based, and ITV). For the sixth consecutive year, all online programs were recognized by GetEducated.com as a "quality best buy." The online programs were also recognized (for the 3rd year) with the Platinum award as Best School for Online Education by Corporate Report Wisconsin. The online programs were recognized in the top 25 best online education programs by U.S. News and World Report. UW-Platteville s Distance Learning Center received the Academic Staff Award for Excellence from the Board of Regents. We were also recognized as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Job Magazine and Victory Media. This year, 33% of our students had an active military or veteran affiliation. We became a preferred educational provider for three national corporations. We celebrated our 35th anniversary of offering degree programs at a distance Course Offerings Enrollments 3,844 4,137 5,164 4

5 CORE STRATEGY 2 Stronger Workforce Closing the Equity Gap Reduce the Equity Gap by half by 2015 among underrepresented minorities, lower income students, and for all races/ethnicities. Retention and Graduation Rates Each UW institution has the goal of raising retention and graduation rates for all students, and closing the Equity Gap among underrepresented minorities (URM) and lower income students. Improving the success rate of all student groups is important to the plans of the More Graduates initiative. UW-Platteville New Freshmen Entering Full Time 2 nd Year Retention Rate at Institution Where Started 2002 Fall Cohort 2012 Fall Cohort # % # % African American 9 67% 39 36% American Indian 7 * 3 * Southeast Asian 2 * 9 89% Other Asian American 12 67% 6 * Hawaiian/Pacific Is. 1 1 * Hispanic/Latino(a) 10 60% 54 65% Two or More Races % White 1,075 82% 1,513 77% Unknown 1 * 1 * International 4 * 11 73% URM % % Pell Recipients % % Total New Freshmen 1,120 81% 1,666 75% More Graduates Plan 75% 1 New race/ethnicity categories were implemented in Underrepresented minority (URM) students include all who indicate African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino(a), or Southeast Asian alone or in combination with other races/ethnicities. *Five or fewer students were retained or graduated. Accomplishing the More Graduates initiative means increasing graduation rates for students of all races/ethnicities. UW-Platteville New Freshmen Entering Full Time 6 Year Graduation Rate at Institution Where Started 2002 Fall Cohort 2007 Fall Cohort # % # % African American 9 * 27 * American Indian 7 * 10 * Southeast Asian 2 * 4 * Other Asian American 12 * 10 * Hispanic/Latino(a) 10 * 23 39% White 1,075 56% 1,371 56% Unknown 1 * 19 58% International 4 * 2 * URM % 64 23% Pell Recipients % % Total New Freshmen 1,120 55% 1,466 54% More Graduates Plan 58% 1 Underrepresented minority (URM) students include all who indicate African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino(a), or Southeast Asian alone or in combination with other races/ethnicities. *Five or fewer students were retained or graduated. Status of the Equity Gap The UW System has the goal of reducing the Equity Gap by half compared to the baseline cohorts (1998 to 2000 combined) among underrepresented minorities (URM) and lower income students, and for all races/ethnicities by Closing the Equity Gap in Retention Rates at UW-Platteville Closing the Equity Gap in Graduation Rates at UW-Platteville 5

6 CORE STRATEGY 3 Stronger Businesses Increase the creation of well-paying jobs by expanding the university research enterprise while linking academic programs to entrepreneurship and business development. Part of UW-Platteville s mission is to create new knowledge and prepare students to use that knowledge in the workforce. Research leads to the development of new industries and creates well-paying jobs in Wisconsin. Federal and privately funded research expenditures at UW-Platteville were $639,000 in fiscal year 2013 (FY13), up from $499,000 in FY12. Degrees in high-need and leading-edge fields are important to meet the demand for workers in fast-growing occupations, such as in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and health fields. In , UW-Platteville conferred 650 STEM degrees, up from 482 five years ago. UW-Platteville s graduates contribute to Wisconsin s economy through higher levels of discretionary spending and by paying higher taxes. The difference in earnings between college and high school graduates is $21,300 on average. Overall, 69% of UW-Platteville graduates remained in the state, with 21% living in the Southwest region. Of Wisconsin residents who graduated from UW-Platteville, 75% remained in the state. Leadership in Entrepreneurship The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is promoting a culture of entrepreneurship through a three-part strategy of educational and experiential opportunities. One strategy is the Pioneer Launch Lab, a student business incubator where approximately 15 students each semester are assisted in developing their business or service idea. Another strategy is Events and Competitions where students participate in networking events and/or competitions such as Meet n Eat with an Entrepreneur, The Elevator Pitch, and The Business Model Competition. The third and foundational strategy is the newly-launched curriculum minor in Entrepreneurship that can be attached to any major and prides itself on an activelearning, experiential curriculum. The minor courses have connected with community partners through Pioneer Academic Center for Community Engagement (PACCE) projects to address needs of local businesses, while giving students the experience to apply knowledge in a meaningful way. Launched in January 2013, the Entrepreneurship Minor had more than 35 students who declared this minor by the end of the year, with student representation across all three colleges. Leadership in Engineering Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, UW-Platteville conferred 278 engineering bachelor s degrees (IPEDS, 2012). This was the highest number of engineering degrees awarded among US public, master s level institutions with a student population of 9,999 or less. Furthermore, among all US master s level institutions with a student population of 9,999 or less (both public and private not-for-profit), UW-Platteville was the fourth highest producer of engineering bachelor s degrees in the nation. With respect to cost, UW-Platteville s in-state tuition is firmly in the lower third among all US master s level institutions with a student population of 9,999 or less. In terms of out-of-state tuition, UW-Platteville is among the lowest fifth. Both the instate and out-of-state comparisons include public and private institutions. UW-Platteville becomes an even more affordable option for students seeking an engineering degree when cost-of-living is also considered. According to Sperling s Best Places, the City of Platteville has an overall cost of living below the national average. In this case, being below the national average is a good statistic and means that students dollars go further in Platteville than in more expensive locales. Engineering jobs are both high paying and high growth occupations. UW-Platteville, stands out nationally as a cost effective leader among comprehensive universities with engineering programs. 6

7 CORE STRATEGY 4 Stronger Communities In partnership with communities, address Wisconsin s greatest challenges and priorities through intensified engagement, research, and learning. UW-Platteville has a positive impact on communities both by cultivating civic participation in students and through a variety of engagement efforts developed in partnership with communities. Encouraging students civic participation yields immediate benefits to communities while students are enrolled and builds a foundation for lifelong civic involvement of graduates. Participation by Seniors, 2011 Community service or volunteer work Community-based course project or service learning project Voting in local, state, or national elections UW- Platteville National Master s 62% 58% 55%* 53% 46%* 50% 26% 33%* 35%* *Significant differences from the UW-Platteville percentage at the 0.05 level. Note: All participating national and master s-level public colleges and universities. Source: 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement. One of many ways UW-Platteville is active in community outreach and engagement is by offering non-credit courses for professional development and personal enrichment. In fiscal year 2013, the total of non-credit continuing education course enrollments for UW-Platteville was 6,389. Community Engagement The Pioneer Academic Center for Community Engagement (PACCE) began in September Its mission is to nurture an environment of community-based Scholarship of Engagement. Funding for student engagement projects comes from student differential tuition approved by students. All projects must be for academic credit, include student(s), faculty, and community partners, and involve significant interaction and reciprocity between students and the community partner. Funded projects also require dissemination, reflection, and student learning outcomes. There have been 5,747 students participating in service and/or experiential community-based projects since the inception of PACCE in Fall These students worked with 641 community partners. A point to note is that these numbers only include students who had a budget need to complete their service and/or experiential learning project. Many more students have completed service and/or experiential learning who did not have a budget need. Time Period Projects Students $$ Approved Community Partners Fall , Spring , Fall , Spring , Fall , Spring , Fall , Spring , Fall , Spring , Fall , ½ Year Total 379 5,747 1,231, The Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference (MCIC) In Fall 2013, UW-Platteville held its third annual conference on diversity and inclusivity issues. The MCIC is truly a regional conference completely planned and carried out by UW-Platteville faculty, staff, and students. It is a two day conference attended by business and industry leaders, community leaders, college students, K-12 teachers and administrators, and postsecondary education faculty, staff, and administrators. Attendees come from throughout the tri-state area (Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois). The theme of the third annual conference was Conversations, Connections, and Communities. A wide range of nationally renowned keynote speakers spoke on topics ranging from LGBTQ issues to immigration to urban community farming. The conference also featured panel presentations, performances, and breakout sessions. The overall purpose of the MCIC conference is, to facilitate participants' understanding of the economic and equity implications of diversity in a 21st century global economy, equip participants with skills to uproot discrimination across multiple forms (i.e., gender, class, race, sexual orientation, veterans, and disabilities), and foster relationship building between diverse groups to promote inclusive activism. (see: www3.uwplatt.edu/mcic) Planning for the 2014 conference has already begun and it is slated to occur in October

8 CORE STRATEGY 5 Resources Balance, diversify, and grow the university s financial resources and facilities while developing its human talent. The resources of people, money, and facilities are what enable UW-Platteville to fulfill its mission to students and the people of Wisconsin. Diversity of faculty and staff is an indicator of UW-Platteville s efforts to develop its human resources. Faculty and staff diversity provides richer exchanges of ideas in the classroom, broader lines of inquiry in research, and a more welcoming climate for students from underrepresented groups. In fall 2013, 9.9% of UW-Platteville faculty and staff were people of color, or 99 out of % IAS=Instructional Academic Staff UW-Platteville Faculty and Staff of Color Percent of Each Employment Category, Fall % 10.2% 4.4% 3.2% 12.5% 9.9% Faculty IAS Non-IAS Admin. Classified Grad Asst. Total African American American Indian Asian American Hispanic/Latino(a) Two or More Races UW-Platteville relies on revenue from a variety of sources to fulfill its mission. Revenue from all sources increased from $89 million in fiscal year 2008 (FY08) to $115 million in FY13. Revenue from gifts, grants, and contracts increased from 9% of total revenue in FY08 to 15% in FY13. Grant Writing Activity UW-Platteville s mission includes an expectation of scholarly activity, including applied research, scholarship, and creative endeavor that supports its degree programs and special mission. Grant writing provides a means through which faculty and staff may pursue financial resources to assist them in their scholarly activity. It is anticipated grant writing activity will increase significantly in the coming years with the additional emphasis being placed on external funds. Individual proposals in the amount of $100,000 or more have constituted a much higher proportion of our total requests. Between and , total funded dollars have remained somewhat constant. Grant Activity in the Office of Sponsored Programs Over Time at UW-Platteville Metric Total Requested (in millions) $15.27 $14.14 $17.07 Total Funded (in millions) $2.90 $1.85 $2.19 Proposals submitted Proposals funded Proposals Pending Winterim Winterim provides a means by which UW-Platteville utilizes its resources in a more efficient and effective manner. By offering classes in a two-week period in January when classrooms and residence halls would otherwise be vacant, Winterim offers students an opportunity to earn credits toward their degree while generating additional revenues for the campus. Winterim enrollments have grown significantly since its inception in January Each Winterim, hundreds of students take courses, shortening their time-to-degree.. Winterim Headcounts and Student Credit Hours over Time Year Courses Offered Students SCHs , , , , , , , , , ,044 8

9 CORE STRATEGY 6 Operational Excellence Advance operational excellence by becoming more flexible, responsive, and cost efficient. UW-Platteville makes efficient use of its human, financial, and physical resources in a variety of ways. By encouraging progress toward degree completion, UW-Platteville helps ensure efficient use of students personal and financial resources and provides space for new students. Credits taken prior to graduation, an indicator of educational resources used by UW-Platteville students, are currently below the levels in , when the goal to reduce credits to the bachelor s degree was adopted Average Credits Taken by UW-Platteville Bachelor s Degree Recipients Keeping administrative spending low allows UW-Platteville to concentrate resources on instruction and other studentrelated activities. Administrative spending at UW-Platteville was 37% of the national average in fiscal year 2011 (FY11), the most recent year of available national data. This means UW-Platteville spent $14 million less on institutional support than it would have if spending at the national average. Reducing energy usage is a goal for UW-Platteville. Weatheradjusted energy usage in FY12 was 1.4% below the amount in the baseline year of FY /94 03/04 05/06 07/08 09/10 11/12 12/13 Operational Efficiencies & Technology Enhancement 2013 Information Technology Prioritization UW-Platteville is implementing a new prioritization process to improve the identification, planning, and implementation of IT projects. The process will be supported by IT and project management employees. Technology Support Services UW-Platteville completed the planning for consolidation of technology support services from four separate areas to one integrated team. The new support services team will begin working in January 2014 and includes the prior university help desk, ResNet, and IT support staff distributed on campus. Direct Deposit Refunding the university implemented direct deposit refunding in September This allows for students to receive refunds directly deposited to existing or new checking accounts or via a debit card. The university receives no fees for this and worked to minimize fees to students. This avoids printing several thousand checks each semester and employees can spend more time helping students. Energy Conservation UW-Platteville completed the second phase of its energy conservation program. This included replacing interior lights, extensive installation of LED lights in parking lots and other external locations, improving building exteriors, adjusting heating and cooling systems, submetering, installation of a pool cover, and vending machine controls. Savings from these measures are projected to exceed $150,000 per year. Project Management UW-Platteville created a project management center to improve planning and oversight of projects. The center will initially focus on information technology projects with consulting on other projects. Residence Hall Card Access Project UW-Platteville completed a project which converted key access exterior doors in the Residence Hall to a networked card access system. This project improved the security of the Residence Halls by installing a monitored system, and the project improved efficiency by eliminating the need for key exchanges in buildings when exterior door keys are lost. 9

10 CORE STRATEGY 7 Collaborations Further leverage UW System s strengths and impact through collaborations among the campuses and with other Wisconsin partners. UW-Platteville s collaborations and partnerships with other UW institutions, other education sectors, businesses, community organizations, and governmental agencies allow it to have greater impact than by acting alone. UW-Platteville increases student access through collaborative degree programs, which are offered at multiple locations, integrate courses from different institutions, or both. UW-Platteville is a partner in 11 of these formal arrangements, listed below. Collaborative Degree Program Dual Degree - BS in Physics, BS in Engineering Dual Degree - BS - MS in Engineering Dual Degree - BS in Biology, Doctor of Physical Therapy MS in Computer Science Dual Degree - BS in Physics, BS in Engineering Dual Degree - BS in Biological Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic BS in Mechanical Engineering* BS in Electrical Engineering* BS in Engineering Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) Partner Institutions LAC MIL Clarke University (Dubuque, IA) Darmstadt (Germany), Townsville (Australia) MIL, Carroll University (Waukesha, WI) Palmer College (Davenport, IA) UW Colleges- Fox Valley, Marathon Co., Marinette, Rock Co., Sheboygan, Washington Co. UW Colleges- Fox Valley, Marathon Co., Rock Co., Sheboygan, Washington Co. UW Colleges- Baraboo, Barron Co., Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Marinette, Richland, Waukesha UW-Rock Co. UW-Richland *UW-Platteville s Collaborative Engineering Program is offered in a face-to-face format and via distance delivery at UW-Fox Valley, UW-Sheboygan, UW-Rock County, and UW-Washington County, and solely via distance delivery at the remaining UW Colleges campuses. Collaborative Engineering Programs Partnering with UW Colleges, students throughout the state of Wisconsin are able to pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville. Students take engineering courses taught by UW-Platteville engineering instructors in a traditional classroom setting on the following UW Colleges campuses: UW-Fox Valley UW-Rock County UW-Sheboygan UW-Washington County At any other location in the state, students take engineering courses by watching recorded lectures via UW-Platteville s online course management system. For the courses which include a lab component, a UW-Platteville lab manager visits the UW Colleges campuses on a regularly scheduled basis to facilitate the required lab work. All quizzes and exams are proctored. The Confucius Institute The Confucius Institute (CI) at UW-Platteville is the only Institute in Wisconsin and one of 99 in the United States, among 1086 Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms worldwide. The UW-Platteville CI has done tremendous work in the state of Wisconsin by offering Mandarin classes, Cultural Events and Workshops-with over 10,000 enrollments and attendees annually. CI worked with the Foreign Language Department to launch the first credit-bearing Elementary I Mandarin class in fall semester. CI is officially housed under the College of LAE in fall, as well, to best serve the campus community. The Institute provided activities such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival with Folklore Village in Dodgeville, and Mid-Autumn Festival with over 3000 students and community members of all ages from tri-state regions. 10 In 2013, the Institute held its 5th Anniversary by bringing a performing troupe from China. Three successful Colorful China performances (1500 attendants) were held in addition to the 47 community cultural programs/ workshops (550 attendants), 40 campus presentations (500 attendants), and the community and schools photo exhibitions featured China s landscapes and people from the 56 ethnic communities (4,000 viewers).

11 UW-PLATTEVILLE UW-Platteville continues to be the fastest growing UW System institution. Over the last 10 years, enrollment has grown by 41%. In fall 2013, 8,717 students enrolled. In academic year , over 5,000 registrations were processed for students studying at a distance through various formats. UW-Platteville has unique initiatives in nanotechnology & Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), forensic investigation, and sustainable and renewable energy systems. Additionally, great emphasis is placed on academic engagement, undergraduate research, and coop/partnership experiences. This report illustrates UW-Platteville s contributions to the UW System s vision for Wisconsin. Progress is reported within the seven core strategies of the UW System s Strategic Framework. Each core strategy includes one or more indicators of progress that are common among UW institutions, supplemented with additional information reflecting activities and outcomes of particular relevance to UW-Platteville. For similar information on the UW System as a whole, as well as links to additional resources and technical notes, see the systemwide Knowledge Powers Wisconsin s Future report: 11

12 UW-PLATTEVILLE UW-PLATTEVILLE Accountability Reports can be found at