The Foundation seeks to enhance UWW at Rock County's intellectual and cultural capacity through the financial support of faculty, administration, and structures.Our mission is tri-fold:

• To offer an academic arena where everyone is given a chance to succeed by assisting in the provision of:
  • A College financially available to all whether young or old, single or married, whether a grandparent, parent, or child.
  • A Campus that unites ethnic minorities, the displaced homemakers, the laid-off autoworkers, and those with disabilities.
• To achieve the highest level of excellence in pedagogy through the support of the faculty's pursuit of knowledge.
• To assist in the provision of an aesthetic environment that is most conducive to successful learning.

As well as providing for students, the Foundation also is endeavoring to provide future learning opportunities for the faculty, whether that is through conferences, seminars, or memberships in academic arenas, assuring that the UW-Rock County faculty's instruction remains relevant and a cut-above the rest.

June 2010

MaryAnn Burkheimer of Janesville was selected as the recipient of the June 2010 Alumni Awareness Award presented by the UW-Rock County Foundation.

Burkheimer, the Program Director at the YWCA CARE House since 2007, first became a student at UW-Rock County in the fall of 1980. She was a traditional student, coming straight from high school. "I lasted just two semesters," said Burkheimer. "I wasn't ready for college at the time. I returned in the fall of 1996 more determined and prepared to work hard to obtain a college degree." She went on to complete a bachelor's degree in social work from UW-Whitewater in 2000.While attending UW-Rock County, Burkheimer worked full-time, juggled parenting a toddler and maintained a respectable grade point average.  When asked to offer advice to current students, Burkheimer stated, "Recognize the opportunity that UW-Rock County offers; the campus is an excellent place to start. UW-Rock County more than prepared me to transfer and I felt the professors had higher expectations and challenged me more than at the four-year college."

December 2008

Jenny (Consigny) McMullen was selected as the recipient of the December 2008 Alumni Awareness Award presented by the UW-Rock County Foundation.The Alumni Awareness Award, first presented in September 2008, was created to honor UW-Rock County alumni or former students who are recognized for their expertise and good works. These notable people must have attended UW-Rock County for at least one year, completed a higher education degree and distinguished themselves through achievements and service or contributions to Rock County, where they live and work.McMullen, a registered nurse for the Milton Dean Clinic since 1996, first became a student at UW-Rock County in 1981. She went on to complete her bachelor's degree in nursing from UW-Madison in 1985. She began her nursing career by returning to Janesville about 21 years ago.While attending UW-Rock County, McMullen was involved in band and enjoyed small study groups. She counts among her most memorable experiences numerous courses with Charles Rust, a former UW-Rock County professor of biology. "Because I was interested in the field of nursing, I took lots of science courses," says McMullen. "Professor Rust was difficult but he prepared me for the future. I learned how to study and developed a stick-to-it attitude. feel that UW-Rock County set the ground work for good study habits, which in turn allowed me success in Madison."

November 2008

LaVay Elg-Scott of Janesville was selected as the recipient of the November 2008 Alumni Awareness Award presented by the UW-Rock County Foundation.The Alumni Awareness Award, first presented in September 2008, was created to honor UW-Rock County alumni or former students who are recognized for their expertise and good works. These notable people must have attended UW-Rock County for at least one year, completed a higher education degree and distinguished themselves through achievements and service or contributions to Rock County, where they live and work.Elg-Scott, the assisted services manager for Mercy Assisted Care since 2004, first became a student at UW-Rock County in 1982. She completed her two-year Associate of Arts degree in 1984 but wasn't able to continue her education at that time, but returned 14 years later as a non-traditional student to complete her UW-Madison foreign language requirement. She went on to complete bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from UW-Madison.Returning to college after a long break was a bit daunting, but Elg-Scott credits the teaching staff at UW-Rock County for their support and direction in helping her achieve her educational goals. "The professors went out of their way to help me," she says. "The instructors allowed non-traditional students to feel comfortable in the classroom and encouraged us to share our life experiences with our classmates. Professor (Linda) Reinhardt made me see I had a passion for helping others, allowing me to realize a career in social work was something I should pursue."Elg-Scott offers this advice to students thinking about attending UW-Rock County, "Talk to staff about your interests and leave yourself open to a variety of opportunities. My motto has always been 'It's never too late to be what you might have been.'"

September 2008

Matthew J. Weber, Janesville, was selected as the September 2008 recipient of the UW-Rock County Foundation's Alumni Awareness Award.The Alumni Awareness Award was created to honor UW-Rock County alumni or former students who are recognized for their expertise and good works. These notable people must have attended UW-Rock County for at least one year, completed a higher education degree and distinguished themselves through achievements and service or contributions to Rock County, where they live and work.Weber, Vice President/General Manager of the Controls Technologies Division of SSI Technologies, Inc. since 2001, was a traditional student while at UW-Rock County back in 1981. He went on to complete bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology at UW-Oshkosh.Weber's experience at UW-Rock County was what he calls "the best bang for your buck." He admits he didn't think of himself as college material but opted to give UW-Rock County a try. "UW-Rock was my way of giving college a try without the huge financial investment," he says. "It provided me a taste of college without feeling overwhelmed. The class size was small and I received individual attention."Weber offers this advice to students thinking about attending UW-Rock County, "You can't plan your educational life, but UW-Rock County provides a fundamental base that will prepare you for life-long learning."To nominate someone for an Alumni Awareness Award, contact the UW-Rock County Foundation at 608-758-6565 ext. 390.

President

Dennis Condon

Treasurer

Don Jensen

Members

Diana Shadel, Interim Executive DirectorRick MuellerKimberly LanttaLinda Reinhardt
Scott Bordwell
Jose Carrillo
Steven Dean
Jane Thompson
Rick Mueller

Ex-Officio

Charles Clark
Regional Executive Officer and Dean of the Southwest Region

Kristin Fillhouer
Campus Administrator of the Southwest Region

Beverly Simonds
Regional Executive Assistant of the Southwest Region

Save the date!

The Art in the Atrium (formerly the Taste of Culture) event is Friday, April 26, 2019 from 6:00-9:00. Join the Foundation's Fundraiser in celebrating the work of local and regional artists with a percentage of the sales going to higher education at UW-Whitewater on the Rock County campus. Enjoy food, cash bar, music, and silent auction, along with perusing the art for sale. Come sample a "Warhawk on the Rocks" cocktail.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at UWW- Rock County Foundation Hyatt Smith Hall, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. WI. 53546. Please email Diana Shadel or call her at (608) 758-6565 ext. 390.We hope to see you there!

Nominate an artist for
the Life of an Artist Award

The UW-Rock County Foundation is soliciting nominations for the fourth annual Life of an Artist Award, which will be presented to an honoree at the Art in the Atrium event on April 26, 2019, at UW-Whitewater at Rock County. This award recognizes an individual from Rock County who has demonstrated creative excellence in the arts and contributions to the Rock County community. Nominee qualifications are based on artist biography and community involvement in promotion, support, education, programming and/or development of art in Rock County.Nomination forms must be submitted or postmarked by February 20, 2019.Download the Life of an Artist Nomination Form

Overview

Established in 1965, the UWW Rock County campus is a partnership between Rock County, which owns and maintains the land and facilities, and the State of Wisconsin through the University of Wisconsin, which pays salaries and operational expenses.

With a student population of about 900, the campus sits on 50 acres, has a 65,000-volume library, a living prairie, and a 225-seat theater. The campus offers collaborative degree programs with UW-Platteville, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater, which allow students to complete a bachelor's degree on-site.

Community Impact

• Musical presentations, theatre productions, faculty lectures, and athletic events are open to members of the community. Most events are free!
• College for Kids offers local school children unique learning opportunities during the summer months.
• UWW Rock County faculty and staff participate each year in the local United Way campaign.
• Faculty members present a lecture series to the elderly at a local retirement community center.
• Students participate in an internship program, offering their services to local companies while gaining expertise in a chosen field.

The UWW Rock County Foundation, Inc. encourages the enrollment of students who will add to the overall excellence of academic and co-curricular programs. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial support for, and recognition of, students who have demonstrated qualities of academic excellence, leadership, and/or financial need.

Applicants must first be admitted and enrolled in order to be awarded a Foundation Scholarship. After you are accepted, you will be given a username and password from the university. The scholarships will be divided equality, in most cases, unless there are special circumstances, between the fall and spring semesters.Scholarship applications for the 2018-19 academic year are due on March 20, 2019 by 12:00 p.m. 
2019-2020 Scholarship ApplicationApplications must be received by the UWW Rock County Foundation by the noted deadline(s). Applications may be submitted via email or regular/express mail at the addresses below.  

Contact

For more information e-mail:
Diana Shadel
diana.shadel@uwc.edu. Mail can be addressed to: 
UWW Rock County Foundation 
2909 Kellogg Ave. 
Janesville, WI 53546.