Office of the Dean
Welcome to the College of Liberal Studies
Welcome to the College of Liberal Studies (CLS) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L). With departments and programs in the humanities, social sciences, arts & communication, education and interdisciplinary studies, CLS is the largest college at UW-La Crosse. The CLS is home to more than 160 faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative endeavors. A rich and wide array of courses and degree programs are offered at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. Opportunities abound for students to participate in undergraduate research/creative endeavor projects, professional internships, student-teaching experiences, service-learning projects and international study programs. The liberal arts foundation of our college stresses the importance of effective communication, creative and critical thinking and respect and understanding of human difference. Students acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be productive, informed global citizens.
Ruthann E. Benson, Interim Dean
235 Morris Hall
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608.785.8113
608.785.8128 FAX
College Mission
The College of Liberal Studies is dedicated to providing quality instruction and learning experiences which prepare students for future education or careers and meaningful, responsible lives by fostering a climate of intellectual curiosity and creativity.
Graduates of the College will have developed the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to conduct sound research, to understand global issues, to use knowledge in all aspects of life, to participate meaningfully as citizens, and to discover and apply worthwhile values.
The College is committed to maintaining academic integrity and high ethical standards. The College, through its faculty, students, and curricula, is also dedicated to advancing cultural diversity. Furthermore, by developing partnerships and encouraging professional connections, the College establishes its membership in the broader community.
The academic community within the College of Liberal Studies supports a strong General Education program, nurtures exceptional disciplinary programs, and creates innovative interdisciplinary programs which, together, promote lifelong personal and professional learning.