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Q & A: Mota anticipates opportunities, challenges as ADA coordinator
Ruben Mota has been hired as UW–Madison’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator. He comes to the position from the McBurney Disability Resource Center, where he was associate director, student services.
Searches begin for deans of Law School and L&S
In October, Law School Dean Margaret Raymond announced that she would step aside and return to the faculty. Former Letters & Science Dean Karl Scholz left the position when he became provost in August.
State employee committee to meet on pay plan
In May, the Joint Committee on Finance approved the 2 percent increases, originally proposed by Gov. Tony Evers in his budget bill. The budget was adopted by the legislature in June and signed by Evers in July; the pay plan must also be approved by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations.
Facilities leader to take new role at University of Texas
“David’s leadership in difficult times was particularly valuable to all of us, helping ably steer the campus through several complex crises," says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
Dean of Students elevates bias response role, hires new assistant director
The university is making an additional investment in fostering a positive campus climate by making the bias response coordinator an assistant director in the Dean of Students Office. Jenna Hee-Jung Friedman has been hired for the position.
Search underway for new vice provost for enrollment management
The vice provost for enrollment management provides leadership in planning, developing, executing and assessing a strategic undergraduate enrollment management plan for the university and is responsible for organizing and creating a vision for the Division of Enrollment Management.
Aaron Bird Bear named UW–Madison’s first director of tribal relations
Bird Bear will work to foster strong ties between the 12 First Nations of Wisconsin and the university, and represent the UW–Madison Division of Extension leadership in collaborations with tribal communities.
Cross-College Advising Service announces director
Kelley Harris, an experienced scientist, teacher, advisor and administrator, will lead UW–Madison’s largest centralized academic planning and decision-making resource for students who are exploring, undecided, and in transition.
Law School Dean Raymond to step down in July
Margaret Raymond, who has led the UW Law School since 2011, will return to the faculty. She says it is time to "let a new leader help chart the course for the Law School’s next decades.”
Hofacker named director of UW–Madison’s Posse scholarship program
The program identifies and awards full-tuition scholarships to public high school students with extraordinary potential who may be overlooked in the traditional college selection process.
Search moves forward for vice chancellor for research and graduate education
A 15-member search-and-screen committee, chaired by Professor of Biomedical Engineering Bill Murphy, will conduct a nationwide search to replace Marsha Mailick, who retired in 2018. Steve Ackerman is currently interim vice chancellor.
Susan Zaeske named interim director of Division of the Arts
Zaeske, an experienced campus leader, teacher and researcher, will lead the division as its interim director. Outgoing Director John Baldacchino has assumed a role as professor of arts education in the Art Department.
New UW–Madison school sets emphasis on computing, data fields
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences is “a chance to create a strong ecosystem of innovation, to create jobs and bring significant recognition to Wisconsin as a place where entrepreneurs thrive,” says director Tom Erickson.
New provost delivers welcome message
Karl Scholz, in an introductory message as UW–Madison’s new provost, says he is looking forward to working with deans, directors, department chairs, faculty and staff to recruit and retain outstanding people, enhance educational programs, and burnish the university’s standing in research.
Retirements lead to changes in research leadership posts
Nora Cate Schaeffer, professor of sociology, and Amy Wendt, professor of electrical and computer engineering, will join the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education on Aug. 19 as divisional interim associate vice chancellors for research.
Organizational structure, leadership posts announced for Student Affairs
The university’s vision for student-related services takes shape, with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor announcing an organizational structure and key leadership posts for the units reporting to her.
Updated: UW–Madison response to reports of ICE activity on campus
Updated: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13. On Friday, postings on social media began referencing reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on the UW–Madison…
Ackerman to lead as interim vice chancellor for research and graduate education
Steve Ackerman, who has served as associate vice chancellor for research in the physical sciences since 2012, will succeed Norman Drinkwater, who plans to retire.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UW–Madison’s accreditation
“Accreditation is incredibly important in assuring our students, their families and Wisconsin taxpayers that we are providing the best possible environment for academic success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Exit Interview: Sarah Mangelsdorf
Q & A with the departing UW–Madison provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Sarah Mangelsdorf, who will become president of the University of Rochester, has provided strong leadership and driven core initiatives.