Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award
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Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award Ceremony and Reception
April 16, 2026
3–4 p.m. | 3105 Student Union
The Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award recognizes University of Wisconsin-La Crosse faculty and staff who, through their collaboration with Graduate & Extended Learning, have created and supported learning opportunities that extend UW-La Crosse into the community. These individuals share Graduate & Extended Learning’s commitment to public service, life-long learning, and growth through collaboration.
Peter Haried, Professor & Department Chair of Information Systems, and Graduate Program Director for Information Technology Management
Dr. Peter Haried has contributed to Graduate & Extended Learning through his service as academic director for two collaborative programs: the undergraduate degree program in Health Information, Technology and Management (2011 - 2024) and the graduate program in Information Technology Management (2024 - present). Both programs have faced some unique challenges through the years. In the face of these ups and downs, Dr. Haried has remained a level-headed and collaborative leader, responsive to questions and requests, and creative in his solutions to problems.
Parking Services
Parking Services is a key partner for Graduate & Extended Learning in our work hosting events on campus. Over the past few years we have seen continual innovation from Parking Services, streamlining our work. Most notable for us is the move to app-based parking, which makes it very easy for us to provide guests with a code that enables us to pay their parking cost. We also appreciate the work Parking Services has done to create clear and transparent policies regarding event parking - clear rules to follow greatly simplifies our work in planning and budgeting for campus events. And when questions arise, we always know that a quick phone call will yield the information we need. We also appreciate the emphasis that Parking Services puts on alternative transportation options, support for bike infrastructure on campus, and stormwater management for parking facilities.
Betsy Morgan, Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
As UWL's provost for the past 11 years, Dr. Betsy Morgan has played a pivotal role in the development of Graduate & Extended Learning as it exists today. She provided crucial guidance as campus explored the idea of merging Graduate Studies and Extended Learning, engaging stakeholders to contribute their ideas. She supported the unit as we worked through the merger, and continues to do so as we select new opportunities for growth and service to campus. The tagline for GEL is "growth through collaboration" and Dr. Morgan has supported that goal in countless ways. She provides creative suggestions for new partnerships both inside and outside of UWL, and new ways to solve old problems. We are grateful for her leadership and wish her the best in her next adventures.