The WCER All Staff Advisory Committee (ASAC) was created in 2011 to enhance the intellectual and social context for the center’s Academic and University Staff. With an elected board of 5-7 staff members representing large projects, small projects, and support staff at WCER, the committee works to build intellectual community, enrich professional development, link staff with similar interests, and enhance communication at WCER. Specifically, the long-term goals developed by the committee include:
- Intellectual Community: Provide opportunities for staff from across projects to share information and expertise; support individual and collective professional development opportunities for staff.
- Social Community: Work with other groups of staff to increase the sense of community within WCER’s organizational culture.
- Communication: Work with other groups of staff to increase the transparency of the policies and procedures that govern the center.
- Advisory: Provide input to senior staff regarding different policies or procedures that guide the work of WCER.
For more information about ASAC, please send an email.
- Mark Connolly – 2011-12
Sarah Mason – 2011-12
Beth Graue – 2011-13
Jenny Heintz – 2011-13
Beth Atkinson – 2011-14
Merideth Trahan – 2011-14
Madeline Hafner – 2011-15
Ernie Morgan – 2012-14
Clarissa Steele – 2015
Kate Suchor – 2015-16
Paula White – 2015-16
Robin Greenler – 2015-17
Jessica Miller – 2015-17
Robin Worth – 2015-17
Jessica Arrigoni – 2016-18
Danielle Maillette – 2016-18
Leah Nell Adams – 2017-19
Jorge Cardona – 2017-19 - Kelly Krahenbuhl – 2016-18
Dan Marlin – 2017-19
Angela Milock – 2017-19
Kate Diamond – 2018-20
Lisa Geraghty – 2018-20
Sonia Upton – 2018-20
Ashley Armitage – 2020-21
Steve Kimball – 2019-21
Amanda Kruger – 2019-21
Erika Rosales – 2019-21
Connie Showalter – 2019-21
Mai Vang Yang – 2020-22
Kyrie Caldwell – 2020-22
Eric Cordero Siy – 2020-22
Irina Diaz – 2020-22
Drake Accardi – 2021-23
Ellyssa Eiring – 2021-23
Lynn Glueck – 2021-23
WCER All-Staff Professional Development Grant provides support for staff participation in meaningful professional development activities focused on training and/or development that improves their effectiveness in their current roles. The All-Staff Advisory Committee (ASAC) administers the grant program on behalf of the Director of WCER. ASAC reviews applications on a rolling basis to accommodate the timing of PD opportunities. Applications will be reviewed and approved by a majority of ASAC members. Questions about the application process should be directed to ASAC at wcer-asac@wcer.wisc.edu. Applications for the current fiscal year will be considered as long as WCER funds remain.
Eligibility Criteria
- All WCER academic and university staff and postdocs are encouraged to apply.
- Dedicated PD funds from applicant’s project are unavailable to cover the full expense of the PD (see your project manager).
- Requests cannot be used for tuition for formal study leading to a degree (i.e., academic semester).
- Eligible staff may apply for ASAC PD funding as opportunities arise.
- Reflects appropriate request for funds, i.e., travel expenses, conference fees, registration, food and lodging are within UW travel policies.
- Individuals can receive one WCER PD Fund award up to $800 every 2 years.
The review committee will consider these factors:
- Clear and convincing narrative about the value of the professional development experience to the individual, the unit (WCER), and the university.
- Demonstrate intent to share or potential impact on project.
- Significance and integrity of the proposed activity within the Academic Staff member’s field.
- Advancement of career in a current WCER position.
- Participation-based opportunities will receive priority (i.e. conference presenter, panel member, poster presentation, hands-on training, or scholarly research).
The review committee will NOT approve:
- Requests that are intended for previously committed expenses.
- Training that is a fundamental requirement of the current position (including training on equipment purchased by the department) or the purchase of hardware, software, certification/license fees, or capital equipment.
- Tuition for formal study (i.e., academic semester) leading to a degree. (For details about the tuition reimbursement program, see Unclassified Personnel Policies & Procedures Chapter 12.07.)
- Applications with incomplete, missing, inaccurate information, or those not having properly followed procedures.
Process and Timing
| Task | Person | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Submit application | Applicant | At least 4 to 6 weeks prior to requested funding activity |
| Eligibility & criteria review | ASAC members | Normally takes 5 to 7 business days |
| Vote for approval and notification | ASAC members (will be approved with a majority vote) | Will inform applicant of decision within 3 business days |
Please be aware the application process typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks.
In response to feedback from WCER climate surveys, ASAC created the annual WCER All Staff Conference as a way to further the center’s initiative of breaking down barriers for projects within WCER. The conference fostered cross-project collaboration and social interactions, while giving staff, students, and faculty the opportunity to learn more about research and development happening at WCER.
A recording of the 2020 WCER All Staff Conference is available here.
Videos of the 2019 WCER All Staff Conference are available here.
Videos of the 2018 WCER All Staff Conference are available here.
All links require login with your SOE-AD account.
ASAC coordinates lunch and learn events that feature WCER staff and projects. A video archive of past lunch and learn presentations is available here after login with your SOE-AD account.
Each year, ASAC produces a report of the work they have undertaken.
