University of Wisconsin–Barron County
| Type | State university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| Dean | Paul Chase |
Academic staff | 50 |
| Undergraduates | 700 |
| Location | Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States |
| Campus | Small town, 110 acres (45 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Nickname | Chargers |
| Website | http://www.barron.uwc.edu/ |
The University of Wisconsin–Barron County (also known as UW–Barron County or UW–BC) is part of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, making it one of 13 two-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin System. It is located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Approximately 700 full- and part-time students are enrolled at the college,[1] and about 25% of UW–BC students are adults returning to school.[2]
UW–BC is located on approximately 110 acres (45 ha) of partially wooded land.[3] Six buildings comprise the campus. These include Meggers Hall/Ritzinger Hall (administration and classrooms), the Fine Arts Building, library, gymnasium, student center, and physical plant.[4] Other educational and recreational facilities include an observatory, a Japanese Garden, a three-hole golf course, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, an eighteen-hole disc golf course, and a prairie restoration and wildlife habitat study area. The CedarSide Trail for walking and biking winds through the campus.[3]
The current Dean of the campus is Dr. Paul Chase.[5]
History
UW–Barron County was established in 1966.[6] In the fall of 2006, an extensive $6.4 million expansion and renovation project was completed. Most notably, the new construction updated and connected Meggers Hall with Ritzinger Hall. Expanded and renovated facilities include state-of-the-art science laboratories, a greenhouse, high-tech classrooms, and student activity areas.[7]
Notable alumni
- Roger Rivard, politician and businessman[8]
- Patricia Spafford Smith, politician and businesswoman
Academics
UW–BC provides the first two years of a liberal arts general education, and the campus awards graduating students with the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree. The college is accedited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[9]
According to the UW–Barron County website, many majors can be started at the college. Most students can complete all the appropriate general education courses for their major at the campus. Areas of study that are available include pre-professional programs, agriculture and natural resources, the biological sciences, business, communications and letters, education, engineering, fine arts, foreign languages, health studies, mathematics and computer science, the physical sciences, public affairs and service, and the social sciences.[10]
UW–Barron County employs a textbook rental system, so students do not need to purchase textbooks.[2]
Athletics
UW–Barron County athletic teams are called the "Chargers". The Chargers belong to the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference (WCC) which comprises the thirteen UW Colleges campuses, and the Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association (WJCAA).[11] Charger sports include golf, women's volleyball, men's basketball, and men's club baseball.[12]
References
- ↑ Amelia Cerling & WEAU 13 News Staff. "Enrollment at 2-year campuses highest ever". weau.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- 1 2 "Find Info on College, University, Four Year Schools, Community Colleges, Career Schools, Scholarships, Financial Aid, College Admission - CollegeBound.net". collegebound.net. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- 1 2 "University of Wisconsin-Barron County". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ↑ http://www.barron.uwc.edu/discover/directions/images/campus-map-large.jpg
- ↑ "Manhattan just isn't Chippewa Falls". University of Wisconsin–Madison. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
Such students are often "placebound," explains Dean Paul Chase, sometimes because of work obligations on their family's farm.
- ↑ "Home - Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce". rice-lake.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ↑ http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1134&dept_id=150861&newsid=18974701&PAG=461&rfi=9
- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2011–2012,' Biographical Sketch of Roger Rivard, pg. 69
- ↑ "University of Wisconsin-Barron County - The College Board". collegesearch.collegeboard.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ↑ "Majors, Certificates & Degree Options | University of Wisconsin-Barron County". barron.uwc.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Basketball". wccbasketball.atspace.com. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ↑ "Varsity Athletics | University of Wisconsin-Barron County". barron.uwc.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
