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Board of Regents Approves Restructure of UW Colleges and UW-Extension
The UW System Board of Regents passed a resolution approving a proposal to restructure UW Colleges and UW-Extension. The resolution allows UW System President Ray Cross to proceed with planning and implementation to join the 13 two-year campuses with four-year comprehensive and research institutions. UW-Extension divisions will be joined within UW-Madison and UW System Administration.
From the Chancellor Educational Access and Innovation
UW-Colleges Restructuring Will Broaden Access to Education and Keep Doors Open
In early October 2017, the University of Wisconsin system proposed a major restructuring project that would see the state’s two-year colleges merged into the state’s public four-year universities, effectively creating a system of campuses and satellite campuses across the state. Still in the proposal phase, the merger will need to gain Board approval before it’s enacted. In this interview, Cathy Sandeen discusses the reasons behind the proposed restructuring and shares her thoughts on how Wisconsin’s public two-year colleges will change—and where they must stay the same—post-merger.
News Story Supporting Families and Communities
UW Colleges & UW-Extension to Host Veterans Roundtable
To better understand the needs and the resources that currently exist for Wisconsin’s veterans, UW Colleges and UW-Extension will host Preserving Pathways: A Neighborhood Conversation to Support Veterans on Wednesday, November 1, at UW-Waukesha.
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News StoryEducational Access and Innovation
2017 Fall Convocation Marks the Start of a New School Year
Colleagues from all 14 University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses as well as the central office took part in the 2017 Fall Convocation at UW-Fox Valley on August 31.
From the Chancellor
Chancellor Statement Regarding DACA
Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration will repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On behalf of UW Colleges and UW-Extension, I join the Association on Public-Land Grant Universities and UW System in expressing our strong support for the individuals affected by this abrupt change.
From the ChancellorEducational Access and Innovation
Two Birds with One Stone: Staff Satisfaction and the Student Experience
Senior institutional leaders have a major role to play in supporting the delivery of a great staff experience, and a responsibility as well. After all, the quality of an institution’s staff experience directly impacts the student experience.
Press CoverageEducational Access and Innovation
Student scientists converge in Dells at Upham for EPA water study
Press CoverageEducational Access and Innovation
Ribbon Cutting Held For UW FDL Student Housing
UW Fond du Lac officials held a ribbon cutting late Wednesday morning for the new student housing facility.