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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
608-265-3000
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Breese Terrace Union
1552 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-2600
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Background

The Wisconsin Union is the social, cultural and recreational center for the University of Wisconsin - Madison, serving students, Wisconsin Union members and faculty/staff. Under the direction of a student program board, Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), and the Program Staff, the Union offers programs, including musical entertainment, art exhibits, films, lectures, dances, theatrical performances and more. Mini Courses is one of these Union programs. WUD sponsors Mini Courses and provides budget and policy oversight.

Mini Courses is an on-going series of short, informal, non-credit courses that began in 1972. It is similar to adult or continuing education programs in many communities. Ideas for courses come from program participants, instructors, and staff. The majority of enrollment comes from Union Members (53%), but students (40%) and faculty/staff (7%) also participate. Courses are scheduled within the University calendar, with two terms offered each spring and fall, and a single term each summer. The programs enrolls approximately 8,000 annually. The program is self-supporting. Course fees pay for all instructional and administrative costs.

Values of the Program

The program provides regularly scheduled courses focusing on self-improvement, developing and enhancing skills, while fostering lifelong learning. In addition the courses offer a leisure education opportunity that enhances social interaction between students, faculty, staff and Union members. The program presents a wide variety of courses responsive to and reflective of our diverse and multicultural campus community. For Instructors Mini Courses offers a means of sharing talents, testing one's abilities as a teacher, and opportunities for refining and expanding one's knowledge and understanding.

Mini Course Staff Responsibility

A professional staff takes responsibility for overall program direction, coordination and administration. Staff help develop course ideas, recruit, select and orient, and evaluate Instructors. They promote the program, conduct registration and program evaluation. Time is spent with Instructors in scheduling courses and facilities. Staff can serve as consultants in course design and planning, but this responsibility is primarily left to instructors.

The office in Memorial Union is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Mini Course Instructors

Instructors are appointed as Ad Hoc Academic Staff, each term, and are considered University employees. As employees Instructors are required to provide proof of work eligibility, tax identification/Social Security number, and are expected to adhere to a list of shared expectations, as outlined in the Instructor's Manual. Mini Course Instructors are furnished liability protection through the Risk Management Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Instructor Application & Course Proposal Form

Please fill out the following form for on-line submission.

Please note: this web site is not secure, if you wish you can print this form and send it to the Wisconsin Union Mini Course Office, Box 301 Memorial Union - 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706-1495. Or to receive a hard copy please contact us 608-262-3156.

General Information

Course Title:
Today's Date:
Name:
Day Phone:
Eve Phone:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
E-mail Address (if any):
Social Security Number(TIN):

1. Educational Background

Institution:
Area of Study:
Degree: Date Rec'vd/Expected:

2. Relevant Experience

a. Employer
Dates of Employment:
Nature of Work:
b. Employer
Dates of Employment:
Nature of Work:

3. References

List three people who know your relevant experience. They need not be local references.
Include full address (where possible) and phone number(s) with area code.

Name Address Phone Number



4. What is your PRIMARY reason for wanting to teach through Mini Courses?

5. Course Outline

a. Target Audience:

This course is best suited to what type of audience?

b. Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course what skills and/or techniques will the participants know they know?

c. Lesson Plan:

Participants prefer a minimum number of class sessions. Maximum number of sessions is five, three hours per session.

Number of Sessions:

Session:
 1		 Content:
 Method(s) of Presentation:
Materials/AV:
Session:
2		 Content:
 Method(s) of Presentation:
Materials/AV:
Session:
3		 Content:
 Method(s) of Presentation:
Materials/AV:
Session:
4		 Content:
 Method(s) of Presentation:
Materials/AV:
Session:
5		 Content:
 Method(s) of Presentation:
Materials/AV:

d. Course Description:

A one paragraph description as you would like to see it appear in our course catalog. Staff will edit final copy with your input and approval.

6. Class Size

Maximum: Minimum:

7. Facilities

Mini Courses are held primarily in Memorial Union, Union South, or in campus classrooms. Room set-up options will be discussed in planning the course with your Program Planner.

8. Audio Visual Equipment

A/V equipment is limited in scope and availability. Indicate the sessions (in 5c above) the equipment is needed. Instructors are responsible for pick up and return of equipment used outside of Union facilities.

Chalkboard Slide Proj. & Screen VCR & Monitor
Bulletin Board Overhead Proj. & Screen Boombox/Tape Player
Other (specify):

9. Supplies

Your Program Planner will work with you to determine final supplies and their sources. Supply costs are factored in course fees. List all supplies that are required for your course. When possible, provide estimated, per person, cost. Instructors are reimbursed for supplies that they provide.

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10. Schedule

List the day and times you would prefer to teach. Most Mini Courses meet weekday evenings, sometime between 5:30 and 10:00 pm. Saturday mornings or Sunday evenings may also be possible.

Date Time
1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:

11. Biography

Provide a 7 - 8 word biography to place after you name in the course catalog.

I hereby certify that all information provided by me in this application is true, accurate and complete. I understand that if I have given false information on this application or if I have omitted any material facts, I maybe disqualified from employment consideration with the University, or if hired, I may be discharged immediately upon discovery of such false statements or omissions. Further I understand that proof of work eligibility is a required condition of employment.

It is the Policy of the University to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodation for the application process because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Office. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for an individual's disability.

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