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University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley

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Overview

The Department of Mathematics, one of the 17 academic departments of the UW Colleges, serves the students of the thirteen UW Colleges through its mission of providing a quality, two-year collegiate transfer mathematics program with an emphasis on teaching effectiveness. The mathematics program offered by the Department accommodates students with varying abilities, preparation, and goals through a curriculum that fits the needs of students who desire to be mathematicians, engineers, or science majors; students seeking to satisfy general education mathematics requirements; students requiring service courses for other majors; and students in need of developmental courses as preparation for college work. Beyond the attainment of a degree the Department seeks to educate students about the role that mathematics plays in other disciplines, it's role in the society in which we live, and the role it has played in the development of our culture.

The Department consists of 45 full-time faculty and 31 academic staff, many of whom teach part-time. In addition there are 4 part-time faculty from other disciplines. Several of the mathematics faculty also teach part-time in other disciplines such as physics and computer science. The normal workload for a faculty member is 12 credit hours per semester. The minimum degree required of a faculty member is a master's, however, 55% of the current faculty have a doctorate. Many faculty are involved in pedagogical experimentation and others are teaching distance learning courses. Although the primary mode of instruction is the lecture, there is an increased use of alternate styles of teaching. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to continue growing professionally through appropriate professional activities. Research and publishing are not a requirement, but are highly encouraged. Participating in university governance and/or service to the community is also expected of the department members.

Academic and Career Advising

Faculty members are available to assist you within their respective discipline. Student Services advisors are available to assist you with both academic and career selection. The staff will help you to select courses to fulfill academic requirements for your desired majors. Advisors will also be able to assist you with career exploration through computerized interest inventories, resource materials, and job shadowing opportunities.

Further Information

  • E-mail address is foxinfo@uwc.edu
  • Web address is www.uwfox.uwc.edu
  • Career information web address is www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
  • Call the Student Services Office at (920) 832-2620
  • Write to the following address: Student Services Office University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
  • Visit the campus Student Resource Room
  • Explore career options on WISCAREERS computer program