Meet the Dean: Marty Loy, Ph.D.
Marty Loy was appointed the third dean of the UW-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies in June 2010. CPS includes
eight academic units, 15 different undergraduate majors, 17 minors and six graduate programs,
enrolling about 2,880 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and continuing education students.
Loy was the associate dean of UWSP's School of Health Promotion and Human Development
from 2002-10.
"My wife, Becky, and I have enjoyed being part of Central Wisconsin and UWSP, and we
are excited to continue our work with the community and on campus," Loy said.
"I am looking forward to working with the many outstanding departments and programs
within the college to continue our history of excellence," he added.
Interim Chancellor Mark Nook noted that Loy’s experience will be crucial at this
time of growth in professional studies.
"Particularly in key program areas like our School of Business and Economics and
in the delivery of health-professions education in which our region needs more of the
expertise and experiences UWSP can provide, Marty's understanding of Central Wisconsin
and his strong relationships across the faculty will help keep us moving forward,"
Nook said.
Loy began his service to UWSP as head wrestling coach and lecturer in 1987. He was
named an assistant professor in 1998 and coordinated the Focus on Teaching Program. He is a
recipient of the UWSP Excellence in Teaching Award and has written numerous articles and papers
in the areas of faculty development and childhood and adolescent grief. Marty and Becky Loy
founded Camp HOPE, a program that assists grieving children and their families.
Loy, originally from Spring Green, earned his doctorate in education administration from
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a master's in education counseling from UW-Oshkosh,
and a bachelor's from UW-Madison.