Skills

Students can gain all of the skills sought by employers by getting involved in campus life. At UW-Whitewater we have a number of Pathways of Student Involvement.

Pathways:

Work on Campus
Over 2,000 students are employed on-campus annually. Jobs range from Orientation Leader to Custodial, Desk Receptionist to Event Planner. Campus employment enables students to gain a strong work ethic, communication skills, computer skills, and honesty & integrity.

Student Organizations
Approximately 5,000 students are involved in student clubs and organizations. Many of the organizations are professional organizations, directly relating to a student's career path. In all clubs and organizations, students learn interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and flexibility & adaptability.

Represent Students
Students are encouraged and expected to participate in university governance. This includes the Whitewater Student Government, Residence Hall Association, Leadership Involvement Teams, Deans Advisory Councils, and numerous campus committees and advisory boards. Students gain motivation & initiative, analytical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Academic
UWW provides opportunities for students to become directly involved in research and scholarship. Programs such as the Undergraduate Research Program, University Honors Program, Study Abroad and International Travel, and the King-Chavez Scholars, all allow students to engage their scholarly interests at a high level. Students gain analytical skills, motivation & initiative, and organizational skills.

Performing Arts
Students interested in Music may participate in a variety of choral and instrumental groups, and students interested in Theatre and Dance may be involved in production or performance roles. Students gain communication skills, interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and teamwork skills.

Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics, Club Sports, Intramurals, and the Cheerleading and Dance Squad are avenues of involvement for many students. Students gain teamwork skills, motivation & initiative, and a strong work ethic.

Community Service
UW-Whitewater students are very involved in service. There are many student organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, and various programs, such as America Reads, that students elect to become involved in. Students gain honesty & integrity, organizational skills, analytical skills, and flexibility & adaptability.

Leadership
UW-Whitewater offers the Leadership Challenge, a half-day workshop offered at various times throughout the year, which provides students the opportunity to learn about practices of effective leadership. Students gain analytical skills, teamwork skills, and organizational skills.

Plan Events
Each year, over 500 events are held on campus. Students are involved in working at athletic events, performing arts events, dances, concerts, lectures, and other special events. Students are involved in event planning, management, and evaluation. Students gain organizational skills, flexibility & adaptability, motivation & initiative, and communication skills.