News from Academic Affairs

College of Health Sciences Dean Announcement

Colleagues,

I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Chukuka S. Enwemeka has accepted the position of Dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective August 1, 2009.

Dr. Enwemeka comes to us from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Old Westbury, NY, where he is Professor and Dean of the School of Health Professions, Behavioral and Life Sciences. Before joining NYIT in 2003, he served as Professor and Chairman of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, from 1993 to 2003.

He also held faculty positions at University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida and at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Chukuka received his B.S. and M.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, and the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Pathokinesiology from New York University (NYU), and did his post-doctoral research training at NYU’s Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Chukuka is one of the world’s foremost authorities in the area of photoengineering of tissue repair process with visible and near infra-red light and lasers. He has authored more than 85 research papers, monographs, and book chapters, and has presented more than 300 papers, seminars, symposia, and workshops nationally and internationally as a visiting professor, invited presenter, or keynote speaker.

In addition to securing millions of dollars in external grant funding, Chukuka has served and continues to serve on grant review committees for agencies such as the NIH, the Office of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education, the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong, and the Medical Research Council of South Africa.

He is the recipient of many national and international honors and awards, including the Presidency of the World Association of Laser Therapy, Chairmanship of the NIH National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research, and Fellowships in the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Laser Therapy, and currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the international journal, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.

As an accomplished administrator, Chukuka has successfully developed, implemented, and administered large academic and research programs, supporting and mentoring dozens of junior faculty, graduate students, and research associates. He has worked to create innovative student learning experiences and vibrant research programs while working collaboratively with local and international partners.

Chukuka’s vision, reputation, experience, and enthusiasm for UWM combine to make him a great choice for the College of Health Sciences and for the University. From the advice I've received from within the University and from community stakeholders, I am confident that he will work with the faculty, staff, and students to advance research, undergraduate and graduate education, and make significant contributions to the economic development of SE Wisconsin.

Bringing a dean search to a successful conclusion is a highly collaborative task, and the Chancellor and I wish to thank the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Nadya Fouad, the members of the Committee, staff support, and all those who attended the candidate forums for their input during the search process. I also thank Dean Johannes Britz for his service this academic year as Interim Dean of the College.

Sincerely,
Rita

Rita Cheng
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

June UWM Report Article "From the Provost" now online

The June 2009 issue of the UWM Report is out, and you will find this month's "From the Provost" column: "Taking the Long View", at http://www4.uwm.edu/acad_aff/newsevents/report/09june.pdf.

Back issues of the UWM Report's "From the Provost" column can be found on Academic Affairs' web site at: http://www4.uwm.edu/acad_aff/newsevents/report/index.cfm.

May UWM Report Article "From the Provost" on Diversity Fellows Program

The May 2009 issue of the UWM Report is out, and you will find this month's "From the Provost" column: "Diversity Fellows Program Launched" at: http://www4.uwm.edu/acad_aff/newsevents/report/09may.pdf.

Back issues of the UWM Report's "From the Provost" column can be found on Academic Affairs' web site at: http://www4.uwm.edu/acad_aff/newsevents/report/index.cfm.

Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Dean Announcement

Colleagues,

I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Timothy Smunt has accepted the position of Dean of the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, effective August 15, 2009.

Tim comes to us from Wake Forest University, where he is Professor of Management and Sisel Fellow in Operations in the Babcock Graduate School of Management. He was an American Council on Education Fellow for 2005-2006 at the University of Chicago and recently served as Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty at the Babcock School. In addition, he was elected and served as both the Vice President and President of the University Senate at Wake Forest. Tim was previously a faculty member at Indiana University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tim received his B.S. in Industrial Management from Purdue University, his MBA from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and his DBA from Indiana University.

Tim’s research interests are in the areas of operations strategy, operations process design, international supply chain design, service system and health care productivity, and energy technology strategies for businesses. He has published numerous articles in a variety of highly ranked journals including Production and Operations Management, Management Science, Operations Research, Journal of Operations Management, Decision Sciences, IIE Transactions, Harvard Business Review, Academy of Management Perspectives, International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Forecasting and Interfaces. He continues to present his research at both U.S. and international conferences and is a long-standing member of POMS, INFORMS, DSI, APICS (CFPIM), and IIE (Senior Member). Tim has served on the editorial review boards of Decision Sciences and the Journal of Operations Management (JOM), was an area editor for Production and Operations Management, and served as a guest editor for a special issue of JOM on simulation research in operations. His prior industrial work experience was with McDonnell Douglas Corp. (now Boeing), and he has acted as an advisor, executive educator, and consultant for a number of major corporations including American Express, Duke Energy, Ecolab, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Continental General Tire, Henredon Furniture, CoinCo, MEMC (formerly Monsanto Electronics Materials Corporation) and Hillenbrand Industries. Tim has also recently served as the Director of Development and Corporate Relations at the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI).

Tim has the experience, drive, and administrative acumen to lead UWM's Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business in implementing our research growth agenda. From the input I've received from within the University and from community stakeholders, I am confident that he will succeed in his role as Dean, working with faculty, staff, and students to meet the School’s strategic goals concerning innovative academic program delivery and development, increased extramural funding, and a high-quality student experience.

Bringing a dean search to a successful conclusion is a highly collaborative task, and the Chancellor and I wish to thank the Chair of the Search Committee, Marc Ethridge, the members of the Committee, staff support, and all those who attended the candidate forums for their input during the search process. I also thank Kanti Prasad for his years of dedicated service as Dean of the School.

Sincerely,
Rita

Rita Cheng
Provost and Vice Chancellor
UW-Milwaukee

Educational Technology Fee Call for Proposals (2009-10)- Due Date April 20, 2009

April 6, 2009

MEMORANDUM

TO:  Academic Deans Council, Division Heads, Student Association President

FROM:  Rita Cheng, Provost and Vice Chancellor

RE:  Educational Technology Projects for 2009-10

DUE DATE:  APRIL 20, 2009

The Advisory Committee on Educational Technology invites proposals from the campus for one-time funds in 2009-10 supporting projects in line with the intent of the Educational Technology fees as described in the Committee’s policies and procedures posted at: http://www4.uwm.edu/acad_aff/policy/edtechadminpolicy.cfm

The committee anticipates that substantial funds will continue to support campus-wide technologies such as campus computer laboratories, wireless technologies and collaborative software. In keeping with UWM’s Access to Success, the committee also welcomes proposals for information technology projects that support student access, success and learning. Units are encouraged to provide matching funds and, if applicable, indicate how the unit plans to support the project in the future.

Project proposals should be submitted electronically on the attached Educational Technology Fund Form A to Associate Vice Chancellor Ruth Williams at rew@uwm.edu no later than April 20, 2009.

Attachment (Educational Technology Fund Form A)

c: Carlos Santiago, Chancellor
Cindy Walker, Chair, University Committee
Jon Lenichek, Chair, Academic Staff Committee
Bruce Maas, CIO
Ewa Barczyk, Director, UWM Libraries
Educational Technology Advisory Committee:

Brian Bromberek (student)
Anthony Dewees (student)
Stephen Pevnick (faculty; ITPC)
Linda Mooney (student)
Adam Prindle (student)
Keith Songstad (student)
Min Wu (faculty; ITPC)
Ruth Williams (administration)