Student Support Services The primary goals of the online Student Support Services are to provide opportunities for academic development and to assist students in achieving successful completion of the online master's degree program in Human Resource & Workforce Development. Student Support Services include the following: UWM Virtual Library, University Information and Technology Servies (UITS), Desire2Learn (D2L), The Writing Center, Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS), Financial Aid, and the Student Accessibility Center (SAC). For each of these services, a brief description is provided below. You may use the related links to the right to visit any of these locations.
UWM Virtual Library The UWM Libraries provides support for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Distance Learning Students. All students pursuing an education through distance learning methods are entitled access to library resources and services equivalent to those provided for students in traditional campus settings.
Complete information about these services is available on the Libraries' Distance Education Services Web site.
University Information and Technology Services (UITS) Formerly known as Information & Media Technologies (IM&T), the newly re-named UITS houses the Campus Solutions Center (CSC). This center provides answers to technology questions (computers, e-mail, and the Internet). In addition, UITS provides technology services to assist students in their course work and research as well as in the classroom.
All students are given ePantherIDs, which enable them to access email (PantherMail), Desire2Learn (D2L), personal calendars, and use UWM resources on the Internet. In addition to providing 24/7 support through the CSC, the UITS also provides training, printing, software discounts, computer discounts, and help with lost passwords. Important information is listed below.
Contact Information: Campus Solution Center: CSC Help Desk
Telephone: (414) 229-4040 (Local only) or
1-877-381-3459 (Continental U.S. only)
E-mail: help@uwm.edu
Desire2Learn (D2L) Desire2Learn (D2L) is the name of UW-System's course management software that enables instructors to use the Web for displaying course materials and for communicating with students online. It is the essential Web site for your courses in the online program.
The Writing CenterThe Writing Center is located on campus and is available to help all students at any stage of their writing. If you have access to campus and can make an appointment, it is a great opportunity to discuss your work and learn important ways to conduct research. This service must be accessed directly on campus.
Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS)PAWS provides students with the following information: application deadlines, registration information, tuition/fee deadlines & payment information, financial aid, grades, and graduation.
Financial AidFinancial Aid provides assistance to students and their familes in meeting the financial costs of attaining a degree in higher education.
Student Accessibility Center (SAC)The Student Accessibility Center strives to create an accessible university community for students with disabilities. SAC works with students, faculty and staff to promote an increased awareness of the abilities of all students and to ensure they are regarded on the basis of ability, not disability.
