College Profile for: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (also known as UW-Green Bay, UWGB or GB) is a public university located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW–Green Bay was founded in 1965 and originally had an environmental emphasis, but now offers a wide array of degrees. It is unusual among Wisconsin's public universities in that it does not have a football team, due to advice from Vince Lombardi citing high costs and the fact that the city already hosted the Green Bay Packers. Around the university is the Cofrin Memorial Arboretum, which has several miles of walking and bicycling trails. Organizing theme:Connecting learning to life The university's mascot is the Phoenix. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://WWW.UWGB.EDU

 

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Mission Statement

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin System, a system with 13 university campuses and 13 two-year colleges. UW-Green Bay offers a wide array of undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and select masters level programs built upon the universitys undergraduate strengths. UW-Green Bay emphasizes an interdisciplinary academic approach that offers opportunities for applied, hands-on learning. The University stresses critical thinking and examining issues from multiple perspectives. By doing so, it prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and also prepares students to become informed, active citizens. UW-Green Bay promotes the interchange of ideas between the University and community through internships and continuing education and by fulfilling its role as an intellectual, economic and cultural resource. The University encourages teaching excellence and innovation, community service, and racial and ethnic diversity.

General Information

Other Names
Type	Public, 4-year or above
Control	Public
Size	5,000 - 9,999
Campus Setting	City: Midsize
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Horizon League	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Horizon League	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	No	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers