1. Informational Meeting
December 12, 2012
5:30PM
1106 Mechanical Engineering

2. Agenda Blended Learning Initiative Diversity & Climate
Tyler Hinnendael, Polygon D&C Chair
Differential Tuition
Polygon Representatives Board Committees
Kyle Finckler, Polygon Representatives Board Chair
Vote for Polygon Elections
Officer Lunch this Friday
Book Swap next semester
Open Floor

3. Blended Learning Initiative
What you need to know

4. What is Blended Learning?
Technology used for lecture material
Viewed before class
Class time is devoted to small group active learning
Professors work with you instead of talk at you
Learn material through problem solving
Active learning

5. It is NOT online learning
What It Isn’t
It is NOT online learning

6. Interactive Learning
Constant interaction between peers, TA, and Instructor
Get help immediately
Asking questions is encouraged during class time
Studies show more knowledge retention

7. Workload It will change in nature, not in magnitude
Interactive problem solving rather than passive text assignments
Fewer in-class meetings

8. Real World Experience
Blended learning style mimics a real job much better than previous lecture style
Preparation for class is critical
Prepare prior to class time to thrive in active learning environment

9. The Future
Students will begin to see more courses offered with Blended Learning format
Organized college-wide effort involving:
Facilities
Technology
Course structure

10. Courses Under Development

11. ANY QUESTIONS?

12. Engineering Differential Tuition
Report

13. Objectives of CoE Differential Tuition
high quality learning experience and engineering education to meet the needs of the 21st century,
reduction in time to degree,
increased number of engineering graduates per year
As presented to and approved by the UW-System Board of Regents on 6/5/08

14. Objectives
high quality learning experience and engineering education to meet the needs of the 21st century,
reduction in time to degree,
increased number of engineering graduates per year.
Hands-on instruction and teaching innovation (modernize curricula, use technology in teaching)
Access to high demand courses, majors, and reduce bottlenecks that inhibit timely graduation
As presented to and approved by the UW-System Board of Regents on 6/5/08

15. Polygon History
April motion: The General Council of Polygon supports the concept and need for an Engineering Specific Tuition for undergraduate students in the College of Engineering.
motion passed with 37 voting in favor, 8 opposed, and 1 abstention.
Feb 23rd, 2011 – Polygon General Council Motion to “reaffirm the need for a CoE Differential Tuition” motion passed with 26 in favor, 2 opposed

16. Basic Financials For students in a CoE department
Phase-in
$300 per semester in
$500 per semester in
$700 per semester in 2010 and on-going
~ 6% of the college instructional budget
CoE provides need-based financial aid from gift funds to off-set DT costs
Dollars follow the student unlike regular tuition

17. Distribution of funds Overall Allocation Category 2008-2009 2009-2010
Instruction (classroom)
32%
40%
46%
Instruction (labs & hands-on)
30%
Student Services
11%
15%
12%
Instructional Innovation

18. Break down For 2011-12 Instruction: 45.8% $829,500 Hands-on: 29.3%
$529,545
Student Services:
10.8%
$195,000
Innovation:
14.1%
$255,669
Total
$1.81M

19. Instruction –
Funds distributed to academic departments and units directly supporting instruction
46% or $829,500
Overall in the college:
26% increase since 2007 in student credit hours taught
2339 seats in courses were opened with funds from DT in alone
Without DT, wait list and delays in taking courses would be very large.

20. Hands-on Activities – 2011-12
29% or $529,545
$415,000 went to upgrades in undergraduate labs in departments
Remainder to CoE Student Shop equipment and staffing (extended hours)

21. Student Services 10.8% or $195,000 Advisers
Partial support for student leadership center

22. Innovation
14% or $255,669
Supported increased use of technology in classroom
Moodle (ecow2)
Blended learning course conversions
Examples EMA 201, CBE 320, Interdisc fluid mechanics, online materials for Matlab
For : approx 35 courses under revision

23. Overall College Instructional Budget

24. Interested in Differential Tuition?
Apply to be a part of the committee by December 23rd
Committee application forms at
University Homepage -> Search “WIN” -> Polygon document library
Submit applications outside the Polygon office in the Engineering Centers Building Room 1027

25. Questions
me at

26. Diversity & Climate Tyler Hinnedael Polygon Diversity & Climate Chair

27. Polygon Representatives Board Committees
Kyle Finckler
Polygon Representatives Board Chair

28. VOTE for Polygon Elections
Online Elections
Open today-Friday, December 14 at midnight
How to vote:
Login to win.wisc.edu
Go to the Polygon page
Click here!

29. Officer Lunch When? Where? What? Friday, December 14 12:30-1:30pm
M1002A ECB
What?
Connect with other student leaders in the CoE
Meet and talk with representatives from the Polygon Engineering Student Council and the Student Leadership Center
Chat about issues related to student orgs in the CoE
Provide feedback from tonight’s meeting
Einstein’s is catering!

30. Book Swap When? Where? Do NOT sell your books this winter!
First week of class next semester
Where?
Tong Auditorium, ECB
Do NOT sell your books this winter!
Watch for an from Polygon’s Events Chair, Leah Raddatz

31. Meeting Adjourned
Open Floor
Good luck with finals!