UW-Superior Continuing Education/Extension Certificate Programs News and Events

Mediation Practicum

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:56:38 +0000

MEDI 488
Dates: July 30, 31, August 2, 6, 7, & 9
Time: 5:00-9:30 PM
Noncredit Price: $399
Instructor: Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo, Justin Terch

This course provides a final experience for those enrolled in the mediation/conflict resolution certificate program and/or the individualized minors using this course in applying the theory. Using video tape, immediate assessment, and multiple role plays and scenarios students will have a final opportunity to practice skills with academic and professional evaluation. Prerequisite: completion of all other required mediation/conflict resolution certificate program classes.

How to Register:

Register Online (Coming Soon)
Call (715) 394-8469
In Person at Old Main 102
Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
Mail a Registration Form to:

Continuing Education
Old Main 102, Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Family Law Facilitative Mediation

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:53:25 +0000

MEDI 471
Date: July 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, & 26
Time: 5:00-9:30 PM
Noncredit Price: $599
Instructor: Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo, Justin Terch

This course explores the theory, skills and practice of meditation and third-party facilitation in family law dispute resolution (divorce, child custody, etc). This course is ideal for people working in the fields of social services, social work and psychology, as well as others who regularly deal with family law matters. Fulfills Rule 114 and Chapter 767 requirements when combined with LSTU 472.

How to Register:

Register Online (Coming Soon)
Call (715) 394-8469
In Person at Old Main 102
Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
Mail a Registration Form to:

Continuing Education
Old Main 102, Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Civil Law Mediation

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:50:27 +0000

MEDI 472
Dates: June 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, & 28
Time: 5:00-9:30 PM
Noncredit Price: $399
Instructor: Lisa Mattsson

This course examines the theory and practice of mediation in the area of civil law. Major topics include conflict resolution theory; mediation skills and techniques; components of the mediation process; mediator conduct including all aspects of ethics. When combined with LSTU 471, this course meets the 30 hour State Of Minnesota requirements for qualified neutral status under Rule 114.

How to Register:

Register Online (Coming Soon)
Call (715) 394-8469
In Person at Old Main 102
Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
Mail a Registration Form to:

Continuing Education
Old Main 102, Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Ethics and State Regulation of Mediation

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:47:28 +0000

MEDI 241
Dates: May 29, 30, & 31
Time: 5:00-9:30 PM
Noncredit Price: $199
Instructor: Lisa Mattsson

The course will examine Minnesota rule 114 rules, relevant court rules, the Civil Mediation Act, The Uniform Mediation Act, Wisconsin Chapter 767 and various codes of ethics for mediation and conflict resolution practice. Ethical dilemmas will be presented and explored. The course will also include a segment on developing your mediation practice.

How to Register:

Register Online (Coming Soon)
Call (715) 394-8469
In Person at Old Main 102
Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
Mail a Registration Form to:

Continuing Education
Old Main 102, Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Domestic Abuse, Diversity, and Other Challenges of Mediation

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:45:05 +0000

MEDI 240
Dates: June 5, 6, & 7
Time: 5:00-9:30 PM
Noncredit Price: $199
Instructor: Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo, Terry Trogdon, Chip Beal

This course will examine the impact of domestic abuse questions on the mediation process, identify key factors in mediation related to cultural diversity and other advanced practice challenges of mediation. Fulfills the Minnesota Rule 114 requirements for 6 hours of domestic abuse training and Wisconsin Chapter 767 requirements. This course is relevant to mediators, lawyers, social service providers, counselors, social workers, educators, and human resource personnel.

How to Register:

Register Online (Coming Soon)
Call (715) 394-8469
In Person at Old Main 102
Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
Mail a Registration Form to:

Continuing Education
Old Main 102, Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Assessing, Planning, and Increasing Organizational Capacity

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:11:22 +0000

In today's changing environment, the need for nonprofit capacity building is vitally important - for nonprofits, as well as for the communities and the individuals they serve. Your instructor will lead and examine the nine elements of capacity building and teach participants how to assess, plan and increase organizational capacity.

Instructor: Dennis Johnson, .35 CEUs

Dennis Johnson, MBA, is a Vice President with Forward Community Investments. He brings more than 20 years of experience in organizational and leadership development, planning, facilitation and management to the firm.

Thursday, June 21, 2012 Yellowjacket Union 203; $75 (or $69 if enrolled in the program)

Engaging an Audience Through Social Media

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:13:15 +0000

Everyone has a web page and now most have facebook pages and use a variety of other social media tools like Twitter and e-newsletters. But, are your social media tools actually engagin donors/customers/clients? Attend this session to learn how to utilize the tools in ways that will make you focus on the most effective methods.

Instructor: Cameron Kruger .4 CEUs

Thursday, June 7, 2012 UWS Marcovich Wellness Center 1729 9AM - 1PM $75 (or $69 if enrolled in the program)

Working with the Media

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:08:07 +0000

Your interactions with members of radio, television, and newspaper news teams can enhance or damage your agency's image. Learn the best strategies for securing media coverage, holding press conferences, using news releases to publicize your agency, and handling difficult situations with reporters.
"Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch or purchase a lunch onsite."

Instructor: Duke Skorich

Thursday, February 23, 2012 9AM - 1:30PM UWS Yellowjacket Union 204 $75 (or $69 if enrolled in the program)

Writing Winning Proposals

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:57:22 +0000

Finding and securing grants are becoming increasingly more difficult. This interactive workshop will take you through the grant application process, step-by-step. Identify common grantwriting blunders, clarify your program objectives and refine your proposal.

Instructor: Boris Frank .6 CEUs

Friday, February 3, 2012 UWS Yellowjacket Union 203 $125 (or $110 if enrolled in the program)

Online Resources for Grant Writers

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:41:31 +0000

Utilizing data from the web can help increase the success of your grants. One way
of building your case is to document the need as evidenced in current research.
In this session you will learn how to sift through confusing and inconsistent information
to access data that will help build the case for your project. In addition, you will learn
how to best use an array of contemporary online and print resources available in our new Foundation Collection center. You will discover how to create a customized search to develop a targeted list of funders to match your needs. We will walk you through the steps of how to utilize the nine Foundation Center databases including: grantmakers, grants, companies, 990s, news, jobs, RFPs, nonprofit literature and "Pubhub" reports. This workshop is an essential one for grantwriters and individuals who want to enhance and expand their knowledge and become more targeted in their approach with funding requests.

Instructor: Contance Moeller .3 CEUs

Constance Moeller holds a Masters in Information Technolgies and Instructional Design from St. Cloud State University and has coordinated faculty development/instructional technology at LSC for twenty years. she is currently a reference librarian at UWS.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 UWS-Jim Dan Hill Library $75 (or $69 if enrolled in the program)

Fund Development Management and Leadership

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:59:00 +0000

From individual to corporate, religious to government, and everyone in between, personalize your fund raising tactics to engage the donors. We will examine potential donor constituencies, development plans, communication plans and managing fund development staff.

Instructor: James Toscano .6 CEUs

Thursday, June 14, 2012, 9AM-4PM UWS-YU 203 $125 (or $110 if enrolled in the program)

Strategic Marketing to Advance Your Organization

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:54:03 +0000

Participants will learn marketing techniques designed for profit/nonprofit organizations, how to prepare a marketing plan, the role of board and staff in marketing, elements of marketing and executing a plan. (This takes place in a computer lab.)

Instructor: Mary Tripp .6 CEUs

Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9AM-4PM UWS-Marcovich Wellness Center Lab 1729, $125 ($110 if enrolled in the program)

Donor Research in Fund Development

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:48:38 +0000

In this session, participants will learn how to identify individuals who may be prospective donors and those who might be able to contribute greater amounts to your organization. A variety of public (free) sources will be examined. Learning how to prioritize and segment your database will also be discussed.

Instructors: Sharla Donohue and Jodi Arnold Kohrs .6 CEUs

Thursday, April 26, 2012 9AM-4PM UWS-YU 203 $125 (or $110 if enrolled in the program)

Developing a Social Media Plan (1/2 day)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:28:28 +0000

Social media has become an essential marketing element for nonprofits. In developing your online strategies, it is important to focus on the outcomes you plan to achieve. In this workshop, we will discuss designing a plan that meets your objectives and the common elements that need to be considered. A follow-up workshop discussing "Engaging Audiences through Social Media" is an optional future workshop on June 7.

Instructor: Cameron Kruger .3 CEUs

Thursday, March 22, 2012 9AM-12PM UWS-Marcovich Wellness Center 1729, $75 ($69 if enrolled in the program)

Volunteer Management Recruitment & Retention

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:16:48 +0000

This workshop is designed for organizations whose staff and key board members work with volunteers. Topics: recruitment and sources of volunteers, guidelines, policies, role of volunteer coordinator, evaluation, and how to fire volunteers.

Instructor: Boris Frank .6 CEUs

Thursday, February 2, 2012, 9AM-4PM, UWS-YU 203 $125 (or $110 if enrolled in the program)