Academic Affairs & Programming
Michelle Galarowicz
Certified Professional Coach Program Specialist
Michelle works as the program coordinator for the UW–Madison Certified Professional Coach Program. She became a program coordinator for the Division of Continuing Studies in the summer of 2019. Prior to joining the division, she worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District in both teaching and administrative roles. Professionally she enjoys curriculum development and content management and is committed to advocating for learners and their experience in both traditional classrooms and virtual learning environments. She believes the strength of any educational experience lies in differentiated teaching strategies which meet the needs of diverse learners; and an organized, student-focused system that is inclusive of all students and their unique talents. Michelle resides in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where outside of work she loves spending time with her husband and children, reading, gardening, horseback riding and swimming. She is happiest when it is hot outside and she can spend hours at a pool or beach in the sun. Additionally, she loves baking and is always up for exploring new recipes that lead to any sort of sweet treat.
Mee Her
Assistant Director International Student Programs
Mee Her works closely with UW faculty interested in bringing groups of visiting international students to campus, admitting and advising incoming international students, and planning group events.
Alissa Oleck
Assistant Dean for Professional Degrees & Certificates
Alissa Oleck provides project management and support for academic affairs, specifically with the Professional Degrees & Certificates (PDC) portfolio, which is made up of 75+ flexible and online master's degrees and certificates offered across campus. She also assists with special projects related to the Educational Innovation Initiative and lifelong learning.
Danny Puser
Badger Precollege Project Coordinator
Danny is the Badger Precollege Project Coordinator. They work with the precollege program staff to support efficient summer programming and coordinate program updates and improvements. They also support with seasonal staff hiring processes and commuter program logistics.
William Tishler
Senior Instructional Media Producer
William Tishler is a Media Specialist with over 25 years of experience developing distance education courses that use video as the primary medium for content delivery. He is a UW-Madison alum with a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College.