The Rock County campus invites families to join our faculty, staff and students in this event featuring science activities and exhibits that highlight the wonders of our scientific world. Participants can learn about youth science and STEM programs. Children aged 6-12 (grades 1-6) are welcome to attend. Find out more about Super Science Saturday.
COMMUNITY
UW-Whitewater at Rock County has been a location of higher education access in the Janesville and greater Rock County community for 60 years.
Established in 1966 as UW-Rock County Center, UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus is located on nearly 50 rolling acres on Janesville's southwest side. In 1997 the college became UW-Rock County, and in 2017 it joined the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as a second location.
Over the years, the Rock County campus has:
- Hosted many community and civic events
- Served as an active member of Forward Janesville, Beloit Chamber of Commerce, and the Milton Chamber of Commerce
- Partnered with local colleges and businesses on programming, including Blackhawk Tech
- Offered lifelong learning opportunities to the community, including College for Kids
- Co-sponsored the Business Hub, a downtown educational space established by Forward Janesville where students in the Janesville School District will attend the Janesville Business Academy (JBA), a district-wide capstone program that gives high school students real-world business experience by immersing them in a professional environment, connecting them with local business leaders, and engaging them in hands-on projects that prepare them for future careers
- Actively engaged with community and civic organizations and boards, including Rotary International, Janesville Innovation Center, Greater Beloit Chamber Education Committee, Mercyhealth Institutional Review Board, YWCA, and Rock University High School
- Created the ongoing speaker series hosted at Cedar Crest
In 2016, the Rock County campus received the Educator of the Year Award from Forward Janesville.
The Rock County campus is the home of the College of Integrated Studies, which supports the mission and goals of UW-Whitewater and strives to advance the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the university to the people and communities in and around Rock County. The Rock County campus’s expansion of UW-Whitewater into the region allows the campus to even more effectively respond to the needs of the community.
Continuing education, camps and other events open to the community
Continuing Education at UW-Whitewater has exceptional programs for everyone in their lifelong learning journey on both their Whitewater and Rock County campuses. Strengthen your skills with affordable, high-quality workshops, classes and training designed for adults and professionals. Visit Continuing Education to find out more.
Every summer, the Rock County campus is a laboratory for creativity and wonder with the five-day College for Kids clinic. Activities feature music, science, art, technology, and more. This event is available to participants grades 2-5 at the time of the event. Find out more about College for Kids.
Whether you or your child is looking to explore athletics, music, theater, STEM, or more, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a program for you. In fact, each year thousands of tweens and teens get involved in UW-Whitewater Camps and Clinics.
Our summer camps, day clinics, competitions, and virtual events allow you to work with our award-winning coaches, directors, and expert staff, use our fantastic facilities, and experience a bit of campus life; setting the tone for future achievements.
Find out more about camps for all ages hosted on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Highlighting UW-Whitewater faculty from both campuses, the Cedar Crest Lecture Series is held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the main lounge in the Independent Apartments at Cedar Crest, 1702 South River Road in Janesville. All lectures are free and open to the public. Free parking available at the Independent Apartments, enter through the independent apartment entrance. Find out more about the ongoing speaker series hosted at Cedar Crest.
URock hosts free or low-cost cultural events that are open to the surrounding community. Find out more by visiting our calendar of events and selecting the Rock County campus.
URock alumni
Since opening its doors in 1966 with 250 students, the Rock County campus has educated more than 25,000 individuals, many of whom have gone on to earn four-year degrees at other institutions or create businesses in the region.
The majority of Rock County campus students have always been first-generation — meaning they will be the first in their families to earn a college degree — and many are working full- or part-time jobs to support themselves while they study.
Donate to the College of Integrated Studies
Since 2021, the Rock County Foundation has been a part of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. Our shared mission is encouraging, enabling and celebrating philanthropy with those who care about the university and providing a perpetual source of support for the university.
Your gift to the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. plays a vital role in the College of Integrated Studies at URock — it provides much-needed scholarships, supports professional development, funds non-budget items, and allows us to offer community programming to support students.
Thank you for your donation! Please mail your check payable to the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. and send it to: 800 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
Please indicate in the memo “Support for the College of Integrated Studies.”
Thank you for your donation! To donate online, visit the give now page and select “Rock Gives Back” in the dropdown menu under “Designation.”
Questions? Please contact:
UW-Whitewater Foundation
foundation@uww.edu
262-472-1105
Do you have a new job, a new name or new contact information? Keep us updated using our easy online form. If you’d rather talk to us, you can reach us at 262-472-1105 or alumni@uww.edu.
The Dean’s Advisory Board in the College of Integrated Studies is composed of both community members and alumni who bring expertise, knowledge and valuable perspective for program development and campus identity.
The two primary goals of the board are to:
- Provide guidance in developing community, alumni, and stakeholder relationships
- Engage in external review of the college’s strategic plan
Advisory board members
Michelle Demmin, system director of professional development, nursing education & programs, Mercyhealth
Connor Fox-Hains, Century 21 Affiliated (alum)
Dave Holterman, vice president, First Community Bank Milton (alum)
Kim Lantta, vice president, cash management, Blackhawk Bank (alum)
Stephen Pickering, owner, Drywater Productions (alum)
Ann Roe, state representative Assembly District 44 (alum)
Heidi Van Kirk, executive officer, South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (alum)
Interested in finding out more? Please contact:
Dean Tricia Clasen
clasenp@uww.edu
608-898-5072
The "Dean's Fireplace Session" at UW-Whitewater is a community series, primarily held at the UWW Rock County campus, hosted by Dean Tricia Clasen (or other deans), featuring informal talks, networking, lunch (often from local vendors like JD's Lunchbox), and discussions about campus life, programs, and partnerships, connecting students, alumni, and the community in a relaxed setting.
There are many ways to be involved — virtually or in person — on the Rock County campus. Contact us to find out more!
- Mentorship opportunities: Contact Dani Story at storyd@uww.edu
- Tutoring opportunities: Contact the Warhawk Solution Center at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu
- Hosting students as interns: Contact Tricia Clasen at clasenp@uww.edu
- Community speaker: Contact Angelica Chapman-Sykes at ChapmanSAP07@uww.edu
- General volunteering: Contact Angelica Chapman-Sykes at ChapmanSAP07@uww.edu
Reserving a space on campus
The campus has all sorts of spaces the public can reserve, from classrooms and conference rooms to the theatre, athletic fields and the gym.
To find out more about reserving a space on campus, email rck-scheduling@uww.edu.