Staff Directory
Penny Tiedt, M.S.
Interim Director
tiedt.penn@uwlax.edu
608.785.6503
Exceptional
Staff = Exceptional Programming
Our mission at UW-La Crosse includes serving as an academic and
cultural center, providing service and professional expertise,
and meeting the broader educational needs of the region.
Delivering high quality programs and services beyond the campus
is only possible through the knowledge and dedication of our
Continuing Education staff. If at anytime you have a question,
suggestion or comment, please contact our office.
Lynn Weiland, M.S.
Assistant Director
Learning Communities/Teacher Education
weiland.lynn@uwlax.edu
608.785.6512
Lynn
strengthens partnerships between school districts and UW-La
Crosse faculty and staff. She provides professional development
opportunities that assist area educators in career changes,
advancement and keeping up-to-date on issues and trends in
education. Lynn also manages the ME-PD Learning Community
program and has contributed significantly to its growth and
success. Lynn can provide or assist you with program development
to meet the needs of both individual and groups of educators.
Gary D. Gilmore, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Community Health
gilmore.gary@uwlax.edu
608.785.8163
Gary
develops community health courses, conferences and workshops.
His programs have included the Violence Intervention and
Prevention (VIP) Institute and the Adolescent Health Symposium.
He also chairs the Wisconsin Health Education Network (WHEN).
Gary works with health care organizations, public health
agencies at the local and state levels, and is willing to
explore new educational venues that meet specific needs of your
organization.
Andrea
Hansen, M.S.
Human Services/Pre-College Programs
hansen.andr@uwlax.edu
608.785.6509
Andrea, Human Services Program Manager, has developed and
delivered human service programs to community practitioners and
agencies for more than 12 years. She works with the Gerontology
Certificate program and develops new initiatives to meet the
needs of area health and human service professionals. She also manages campus summer pre-college programs. For more
information on developing certificate programs, health and
human service programs or pre-college programs that meet specific needs of your
organization, contact Andrea.
Karen
Hansen
Credit Coordinator
hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
608.785.6513
Karen coordinates the scheduling and registration of credit
courses for educators and the ME-PD Learning Community Resource
Library. If you are interesting in enrolling for credit courses,
contact Karen.
Jessica Hemenway
Conferences/Non-credit Programs
hemenway.jess@uwlax.edu
608.785.6528
Jessica
manages professional development educational opportunities
around the state and across the nation. Her conferences and
workshops are developed to meet the needs and interests of all
ages. Jessica
can provide conference support, including planning marketing,
logistics, financial management and overall program execution.
She handles all the details and arrangements to make your next
conference or workshop a success.
Carol Klimek
Financial Specialist
klimek.caro@uwlax.edu
608.785.6505
Carol keeps the financial records and does all the bookkeeping
for the Continuing Education and Extension Office. She keeps
accounts balanced, gets bills paid and checks processed for all
of our many programs.
Susanne
Koehler
Marketing/Office Coordinator
koehler.susa@uwlax.edu
608.785.6502
Susanne oversees our in-house database and coordinates direct
marketing, online and general marketing efforts. She also
manages our office and supervises student workers. Susanne is a
primary contact for individuals inquiring about programs and
answering general questions. If you would like to be added to
our mailing list and receive information about our programs,
contact Susanne.
Karen
Langaard
Non-Credit Coordinator
langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
608.785.6508
Karen works with youth programs, the Gerontology and Autism
certificate programs, and health and human service programs. She
coordinates distribution of program information, logistical
arrangements and registration of noncredit courses. If you are
interested in enrolling in noncredit programs, contact Karen.
Cindy George
Credit Coordinator
george.cind@uwlax.edu
608.785.6507
Cindy coordinates administrative support for the ME-PD Learning
Community Program. She is a key contact for prospective students
inquiring about the graduate program and a point person for
facilitator support. Cindy has strengthened communications and
provided a resource link to students at off-campus locations
throughout the state and UW-La Crosse. If you are interested in
enrolling in the ME-PD Learning Community program, contact
Cindy.
Jan
Olson
Non-Credit Coordinator
olson.jani@uwlax.edu
608.785.6506
Jan coordinates a number of non-credit programs, many which are
partnered with outside organizations. She works closely with the
Learning in Retirement organization. Jan received an Award for
Exceptional Service from the University of Wisconsin-Extension,
which recognizes her commitment to excellence through her
contributions to the campus and to the community.
Tracy
Noyes, M.E.
Marketing Director
noyes.trac@uwlax.edu
608.785.6511
Tracy develops marketing plans, conducts formal and informal
market research, oversees our Web site as well as oversees the
production and distribution of marketing publications, including
Access. Marketing involves listening to the community to learn
how UW-L might best meet educational needs. We welcome hearing
from you.
Kay
Robinson, M.A.
Online Programs
robinson.kay@uwlax.edu
608.785.6510
Kay works with faculty and staff interested in online computer
mediated learning experiences. She has developed and continues
to teach Introduction to Family History Online. Currently she
spends most of her time with the ME-PD Learning Community
program, introducing technology that allows facilitators and
students to blend face-to-face experiences with online learning.
If you are interested in the online learning environment, please
contact Kay.
Annette
Valeo, M.A.
Exercise & Sport Science/Teacher
Education
valeo.anne@uwlax.edu
608.785.6528
Annette manages graduate courses offered off-campus in
partnership with the Exercise and Sport Science (ESS)
department. She also focuses on providing professional
development opportunities for area educators. If you are
interested in the ESS Master of Science Sports Administration
degree or the Physical Education Teaching degree off-campus
programs or information about professional development
opportunities for educators, contact Annette.