From the Chancellor at UW-Whitewater

I really appreciate it when alumni take the time to give us feedback after they have gone out into the "big wide world."  This note, from a College of Education graduate, really hit the spot.  I believe it accurately reflects the kind of positive work we do here. His note was directed to Harriet Rogers, Richard James and Marcia James.

 Hi Everyone-
>
> I hope this note reaches everyone in good spirits.
> I
> know email is quite informal, but it’s a great way
> to
> reach several people at once!  I stopped by my
> classroom this morning to begin getting set up for
> the
> new year.  While talking to another newer colleague,
> she spoke of her extreme displeasure with her
> college’s education program.  Her comments weren’t
> the
> first less than positive comments I’ve heard about
> several teaching programs across the country.   As I
> began putting up my bulletin board, I thought about
> why I always have great things to say about UW
> Whitewater.
>
> It’s been just over two years since I finished the
> Business and Marketing Ed. program at UW-Whitewater.
> Although there have been a few unexpected classroom
> moments that can’t be trained for, your program
> provided me with the tools and resources necessary
> to
> become a great teacher (Of course what I do with
> those
> tools and resources are up to me!) I just didn’t
> realize how special our program is until I heard
> about
> others.
>
> Looking back, I am extremely fortunate and proud to
> have my diploma and licensure from Whitewater.  As a
> student, I was often frustrated by the rigor of the
> Business and Marketing Ed. Program.  Although I
> privately sighed when told how detailed my
> accounting
> lesson plans needed to be, and bit my tongue when
> asked to be on campus at 7 a.m. on a Saturday for a
> high school competitive event, those high
> expectations
> have made me a better teacher.  Gosh, I even had a
> leg
> up with curriculum writing, thanks to (dare I say
> it!)
> WIDS.  The intensity of the program was an honest
> reflection of what I would experience in the
> classroom
> and I was prepared.
>
> The three of you need to know what phenomenal
> educators you are.  Truthfully, I could go on with
> endless examples of your help, and know it’s greatly
> appreciated.  Thank you for helping my first two
> years
> in education go as smoothly as they have.
>
> Take Care,
>
> Jeff Tiedke
> Class of ‘04