Tag Campus administration
Recent sightings: Board of Regents meeting
December 8, 2011UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward speaks about strategic approaches to resource stewardship during the UW Board of Regents meeting at Union South on Thursday,…
Ward looks to “self-help” in tough budget times
October 4, 2011Although the University of Wisconsin–Madison faces stiff budgetary challenges, Interim Chancellor David Ward told the Faculty Senate Monday that there are avenues of “self help” available to lighten their impact.
Ward names Bugher as a special assistant on policy issues
July 18, 2011Interim Chancellor David Ward today announced the appointment of Mark Bugher, director of University Research Park, to be his special assistant on a variety of policy issues.
Ward appointed interim UW–Madison chancellor
June 29, 2011University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today (June 29, 2011) announced that Chancellor Emeritus David Ward has agreed to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin.
Chancellor Martin leaving UW–Madison for presidency at Amherst College
June 14, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin, who built a reputation as a visionary thinker and defender of the university’s role as global public research institution, announced today (Tuesday, June 14) that she’s leaving the university to become president of Amherst College.
UW-Madison names chief information officer
June 8, 2011Bruce Maas, chief information officer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been selected as the next information technology leader at UW–Madison, Provost Paul M. DeLuca, Jr. announced today (June 8).
Chancellor Martin: UW budget proposal a “promising first step”
June 3, 2011Dear members of the UW–Madison community, I am pleased to report that key state lawmakers, with input from UW–Madison and UW System, have reached…
UW Law School dean named
May 20, 2011Margaret Raymond has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
UW-Madison narrows search for Law School dean
May 10, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison has narrowed its search for dean of the UW Law School, naming three finalists for the position.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate throws its support behind public authority
May 3, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Faculty Senate Monday backed a motion supporting the proposal to establish the university as a public authority separate from the UW System. The motion approved by the Faculty Senate also gives the University Committee, the Faculty Senate’s executive body, the flexibility to work for a compromise if the public authority proposal is removed from the budget.
Chancellor Martin reaches out with ideas for achieving flexibility for all UW institutions
April 4, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has reached out to lawmakers and UW System colleagues with ideas for how flexibility for all UW institutions can be achieved while preserving the public authority proposal for UW–Madison.
Chancellor’s message on academic freedom and open records
April 1, 2011Note: To view a letter from UW–Madison legal counsel regarding the records request for Professor Cronon’s emails, click here. Members of the campus…
Busting myths about the New Badger Partnership
March 24, 2011During the early discussion about the New Badger Partnership and the public authority model proposed by Gov. Scott Walker, there has been some misinformation that has confused understanding of the proposal. Detailed answers to questions about the New Badger Partnership can be found in the frequently asked questions section of the budget website, budget.wisc.edu. This document directly addresses some of most commonly misunderstood pieces of information.
Chancellor defends public authority status for UW–Madison
March 11, 2011Appearing before the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday, Chancellor Biddy Martin said restructuring UW–Madison as a public authority would give the university a chance to gain the flexibilities it needs to deal with looming budget cuts. After a vigorous discussion, regents voted to ask the governor to grant all system schools flexibilities, in a plan they call the Wisconsin Idea Partnership.
University quality at stake in budget discussion, chancellor says
March 8, 2011A crowd of nearly 300 people packed a room at Grainger Hall on Wednesday to hear Chancellor Biddy Martin describe how UW–Madison will benefit from being restructured as a public authority as called for in the governor’s proposed budget.
UW-Madison committed to access and affordability, Chancellor Martin tells Faculty Senate
March 8, 2011University officials are committed to preserving access and affordability for a UW–Madison education and will continue to step up efforts to provide financial aid under the New Badger Partnership, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin told the Faculty Senate March 7.
Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership
February 28, 2011During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.