Category: Office of the Registrar

Notes, highlights, and other updates from the Office of the Registrar.

Curriculum Management Systems Functional Administrator position vacancy

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Registrar is excited to announce the search for a Curriculum Management Systems Functional Administrator. This position administers the technical and functional business processes associated with UW–Madison’s curriculum and academic management software system (Lumen) and the maintenance of the foundational academic tables within the Student Information System (SIS). The …

Lumen Updates – Class Section Builder – December 2018

The use of Class Section Builder (CSB) will be suspended as of Monday, February 18. As such, work during Final Call for Fall 2019 (term 1202) will take place entirely in the Student Information System (SIS). The original decision to implement CSB was based on the tool’s strengths, including user interface, utilization reports, live-time feedback, …

Veteran Outreach – December 2018

Veteran’s Services met with several external partners in support of collaborations and resources for student veterans, including: Dr. John Hofer, Chair of the Dane County Veterans Service Commission; Jessica Williams, Statewide Veterans Field Representative with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs; and representatives at the VA Hospital.

Staffing Updates – December 2018

On December 1, Jeff Armstrong stepped into the role of Interim Assistant Registrar for Curricular Services, having served as Interim Assistant Registrar for Administration, Reporting, and Eligibility Services since April 2017. Nikki Bollig joined the RO in December as the Associate Registrar for Compliance, Reporting and Eligibility Services (CRES).

Facts & Figures – December 2018

Office of the Registrar Facts & Figures for December 2018 Activity                                                                         Volume                                             Grades processed (Fall 2018)                                    289,958 Grade changes processed*                                                1439 Degrees posted*                                                                     67 Deans actions processed*                                                2126 Enrollment verifications processed*                               575 Dean’s List …

Engage e-texts – December 2018

The Office of the Registrar, a co-sponsor of the Engage e-text pilot along with ASM, the Office of the Provost, and DoIT Academic Technology, continues its efforts in support of the Engage e-text pilot. This spring, over 50 courses across campus are set to participate, and will pilot both eTexts and other non-text digital/electronic learning …

National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Transmission Updates – December 2018

Two enhancements to the NSC enrollment transmission files were made this month to facilitate institutional research and reporting at both the institutional and UW System level. The first was requested by the UWS Office of Policy, Analysis and Research to support their retention and graduation reports while the second was requested by UW’s Academic Planning …

Welcome Jolene Anders to VSMAC

Jolene Anders joined the Veteran Services & Military Assistance Center (VSMAC) as a Veteran Services Coordinator on January 7, 2019.  She will be working alongside Joe Rasmussen. VSMAC supports the success of veterans and military-affiliated students by assisting with navigation of educational benefits, transition from military to college life, and cross-campus advocacy and partnerships. Jolene …

Assistant Registrar for Student Services position vacancy

The Office of the Registrar is pleased to announce the search for an Assistant Registrar for Student Services. This position will serve as a deputy and advisor to the Associate Registrar for Student Services, is a self-assured, congenial, and productive member of the Registrar’s Leadership Team, collaborating to oversee the strategic direction and operational objectives …

Suzanne Broadberry to join DCS

Suzanne Broadberry has accepted a position within the Division of Continuing Studies and, after almost ten years with the Office of the Registrar, her last day is January 11, 2019.  We wish her well in her new role; she will definitely be missed but we are grateful that she’ll continue to be a campus colleague …