COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES SEMINAR
HISTORY OF THE SEMINAR:
Since 1972, students, faculty, and staff from the College of Natural Resources have traveled to Germany annually to learn first-hand about European environmental problems and natural resource management practices. This program was developed in cooperation with the forest service of the state of Baden-Württemberg, which also provides accommodations in one of its environmental education centers.
In subsequent years, visits to Poland and Iceland have been added to the itinerary, which offers the student opportunities to compare and contrast several methods for solving environmental problems and managing natural resources.
PURPOSE OF THE SEMINAR:
The UWSP catalog describes the course as follows: Natural Resources 475/675. European Environmental Studies Seminar. Survey environmental problems and programs in Europe; compare with U.S. environmental and natural resource issues. Prereq: 2.00 GPA in major and cons. Instr, NRES 150, 151, 250 and 251.
This course is divided into three components:
NATURAL RESOURCES 475/675 – European Environmental Studies Seminar
Mondays - 16:00-17:50 CNR 122 Additional field trips required
This orientation consists of guest lectures and field trips which provide a background and a framework for comparison with experiences you will have in Europe. Passport photos, some German and Polish phrases, and various organizational matters will also be addressed.
CWES Field Studies, 2 credits
Dates: May 22 to June 2, 2006
Undergraduates in the College of Natural Resources who are choosing this summer seminar in lieu of Treehaven will attend a two-week shortened summer camp at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station. This camp will provide students with field techniques in preparation for advanced coursework in the College of Natural Resources.
European Environmental Studies Seminar, 5 credits
Dates: Saturday, July 16 – Friday, August 19, 2006
Included in this seminar are lectures and field studies on environmental problems and resource management practices in Germany, Poland, Iceland and other European countries. An abbreviated itinerary follows.
PARTICIPANTS:
Dr. Hans Schabel, Forestry & International Resource Management and Dr. Kevin Russell, Wildlife, will be leading approximately 42 students. Participants may include the following:
Undergraduates attending the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, who choose this summer seminar in lieu of the six-week summer camp requirement. These students must attend a two week mini-summer camp at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.
Juniors or Seniors studying environmental sciences at schools other than the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. These students are not required to attend the Environmental Station program. They earn five credits for the European study.
Graduate students from UWSP or other accredited schools with environmental programs. These students are not required to attend the orientation and CWES camp, and have the option of attending only the three-week Germany program at the Waldschulheim. While in Europe, an independent project will be required and the graduate student will give a seminar on this project. Three to five credits may be earned.
Others. Special arrangements can be made for any interested individual.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
On-line application for the European Environmental Studies Seminar are available at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/studentsuccesscenter/
Application deadline - November 4, 2005, 4:00 p.m.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
A. Students must have the following for consideration:
1. GPA of at least 2.00 in their Natural Resources major
2. Completion of NRES 150, 151, 250 and 251 by the end of the spring 2005 semester
3. No severe or repeated disciplinary problems on record
4. Acceptable references
B. Students meeting the above criteria will be accepted, based on total grade points earned
(GPA x Credits Earned), according to the schedule of priorities below.
YEAR PRIORITY RANGE OF TOTAL CREDITS
EARNED FOR GRADUATION
2005-2006: 1st 45 – 64
2nd 65 – 84
3rd 85 – 104
4th 105 +
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS:
Program costs cannot be finalized until early May, 2006. The following fees were assessed in the summer of 2005. An increase of $400-700 due to tuition increases, fuel surcharges on airline tickets and currency exchange rate fluctuations is possible.
· Minnesota residents should expect to pay approximately a $150 tuition surcharge with approved reciprocity.
· Non-residents should anticipate a $500 tuition surcharge for 2006. Great news for non-residents as the non-resident surcharge has lowered from $2500 for 2004 to $500 for 2005/2006 due to a newly approved policy on study abroad financing!!!
SUMMER 2005 Program Costs
|
|
Wisconsin Resident undergraduate |
Minnesota Resident undergraduate |
Non-Ressident undergraduate |
|
CWES Mini-Camp Food & Lodging |
$ 430.00 |
$ 430.00 |
$ 430.00 |
|
Tuition, 7 credits |
1,000.00 |
1,125.00 |
1,500.00 |
|
European Seminar fee* |
3,970.00 |
3,970.00 |
3,970.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$5,400.00 |
$5,525.00 |
$5,900.00 |
*The European Seminar fee includes round-trip international airfare, all ground travel, arranged lectures/tours, travel/health insurance, room and board, except for free days, a few “on-the-road” meals, and some weekend meals. Check with Linda, International Programs for cost of graduate credits.
Financial Aid: Students may apply for financial aid for study abroad. Increased financial aid may be provided for the higher costs of study abroad. You must first apply/renew your FAFSA for financial aid for the 2006-2007 academic year, receive your award letter, and then have it revised to reflect your increased study abroad costs. It is imperative that you renew your FAFSA no later than March 1. Contact the Financial Aid Office or Linda Garski at International Programs for information.
Scholarship: If you have received an email from Paul Watson, Interim Director, UWSP Financial Aids that was sent to those students eligible for the State of Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant AND have been accepted to the Summer 2006 seminar, stop in the International Programs Office, Room 108 CCC for a scholarship application form. The Wisconsin Legislature approves funding for this scholarship each year. Funds are available for Summer 2006 but are not guaranteed for Summer 2007.
Additional CNR Scholarships are available to students who are studying abroad who completed the CNR Scholarship application in September, 2005.
Co-leaders: Dr. Hans Schabel & Dr. Kevin Russell
(Itinerary subject to change as plans are finalized)
July 16(Sat) Depart from O’Hare Airport – fly to Warsaw, Poland
July 17 Travel to Karpacz, Poland. Study Flora and Fauna of Karkonski National Park and associated management issues (watershed, wildlife, forestry, tourism and interpretation, etc. . Travel to Krakow, Poland. Investigate Natural Resource and Environmental Problems/management in Southern Poland. Visit WWII historical sites. Visit Bieszczady Mountain National Park, Poland. Lectures and field trips.
July 24 Depart Poland, fly to Frankfurt, Germany. Bus to castle.
Hornberg Waldschulheim-vicinity of Altensteig, Germany. Extended residence at Hornberg Castle. Three weeks of lectures and field trips covering classical silviculture, urban forestry, wildlife management, water resources, and agriculture. Weekend free time for touring and recreation.
August 14 Bus from Castle to Frankfort, fly from Frankfurt to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland. Investigate Environmental Issues, Marine Resources (Fisheries Industry), Ecotourism (Whale Watching Tour), National Parks Mgmt, Glacial Landforms, Renewable/Geothermal Energy Policy.
Aug 19 (Fri) Depart Reykjavik for USA. Arrive Minneapolis airport
DEADLINES:
November 4, 2005, 4:00 p.m. Application due – on-line application available at
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/studentsuccesscenter/
November 14, 2005 Notification of acceptance (by e-mail).
Registration Period Register for NR475, 1 credit, Spring 2006 - Sue Kissinger, will grant you electronic permission to register on your scheduled registration date.
December 1, 2005 Final Commitment / $250 non-refundable deposit due to UWSP International Programs. This deposit will be applied to the European seminar fee. Please indicate your UWSP
International Programs will provide a fee payment schedule at your first class meeting in January. All fees must be paid prior to departure. Summer 2006 financial aid funds should arrive before you depart IF you renew your 2006-2007 FAFSA by March 1, 2006.
February 1, 2006 Apply for passport. The passport application process takes 6-8 weeks due to the closing of the New Orleans Passport Agency. Application materials and procedures can be obtained in the Int’l Programs Office, Room 108, CCC. A session will be held to have passport photos taken. Your leaders will arrange and announce it in your class next semester. Due to heightened world security, places where your lectures take place overseas (i.e. water treatments plants, etc.) are demanding two months in advance a list of our students that include Nationality and passport number. DO NOT DELAY. Once you obtain your passport, bring a copy of the identification page to Int’l Programs immediately.
March 1, 2006 Apply/renew your Financial Aid application (FAFSA) for the 2006-2007 academic year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Money and travel arrangements:
International Programs
ATTN: Linda Garski
Room 108 Collins Classroom Center
Stevens Point, WI 54481
lgarski@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2382 or 2717
FAX: 715-346-3591
General organization and academic program:
Dr. Hans Schabel, 363 CNR, (715) 346-4230, hschabel@uwsp.edu
Kevin Russell, 325 CNR, (715) 346-2251, krussell@uwsp.edu
Sue Kissinger, 180A CNR, (715) 346-4081, skissing@uwsp.edu