Forums to focus on opportunity during fiscal challenges

The opportunities and challenges facing higher education in today’s slumping economy will be the focus of three campuswide educational and brainstorming sessions during the week of Dec. 15.

Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin is inviting all students, faculty and staff to participate in the sessions to share ideas about the role of higher education in a recessionary economy and beyond.

“I think it’s important that we all understand the current economic backdrop and recognize that in addition to posing challenges for the university, it also brings opportunities that we could seize on to enrich our mission and build Wisconsin’s economy,” Martin says.

The sessions offer a chance to think creatively about the future of higher education and the role UW–Madison will play. Economic, budget and policy experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide context.

The sessions will be held on:

• Monday, Dec. 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Room 109, Union South.
• Tuesday, Dec. 16, noon-1 p.m., On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym.
• Friday, Dec. 19, 2:30–3:30 p.m., F.B. Power Commons, Rennebohm Hall.

The forums are co-sponsored by the University Committee.