Tag Campus administration

Finalists advance in search for vice chancellor for university relations

May 13, 2009

Three finalists have been selected in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's search for a vice chancellor for university relations. They are:

Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on state fiscal situation

May 7, 2009

“Today, Governor Doyle announced more cuts in the state budget in light of this week’s figures, which show an additional $1.5 billion shortfall. He said…

Hildebrand named special assistant to UW–Madison vice chancellor

May 1, 2009

Scott Hildebrand, senior executive assistant to the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been chosen as special assistant to Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico

April 29, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reaccreditation project culminates in site visit

April 24, 2009

A two-year reaccreditation project that provided vision and dimension to the university’s strategic planning for the coming decade is reaching its culmination.

Chancellor Martin statement on ASM endorsement of Madison Initiative

April 22, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted 17–1, with 3 abstentions, on Wednesday, April 22 to endorse and support Chancellor Biddy Martin’s proposal for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.

Review begins for pharmacy dean

April 22, 2009

A review is under way for School of Pharmacy Dean Jeanette Roberts.

Library and Information Studies director announces retirement

April 22, 2009

Louise Robbins, longtime director of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), has announced that she will retire in August.

Participate in implementing the IT Strategic PlanFramework

April 22, 2009

Shortly after the publication of the new Campus Strategic Framework, Ron Kraemer, CIO and vice provost for information technology, released a draft of the IT Strategic Plan Framework. The plan highlights approximately 25 strategic priorities for improving campus IT services and infrastructure.

Remington appointed new associate dean for public health

April 20, 2009

Patrick L. Remington, MD, MPH, who has spent his entire career at the interface of public health and medicine, has been appointed the first associate dean for public health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

UW-Madison begins search for new provost

March 25, 2009

UW-Madison is beginning its search for its next provost, Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (March 25).

Madison Initiative for Undergraduates promises quality, affordability

March 25, 2009

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, a major effort to preserve the quality of a University of Wisconsin–Madison education and improve its affordability, was announced today (March 25) by Chancellor Biddy Martin.

Team anticipates upcoming site visit for reaccreditation

March 25, 2009

The UW–Madison reaccreditation team is looking forward to a site visit by the Higher Learning Commission April 27-29.

University searches for secretary of academic staff

March 25, 2009

UW-Madison has started its search for a new secretary of the academic staff.

For Kim, calculated risk is all in the game

March 24, 2009

Like many overachievers, Sangtae Kim, who was named last fall to lead the Morgridge Institute for Research, is a calculated taker of risks. He knows chance when he sees it and, importantly, he knows how to size it up.

UW-Madison in an Economic Recession and a Changing World: Forums followup

March 11, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin provides an update on the suggestions offered during the December and January forums on how the campus can be a more effective and efficient university during a challenging economic climate.

Comments sought as part of UW–Madison reaccreditation

February 25, 2009

As part of its reaccreditation process, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking written public comments on the quality of the university and its academic programs.

Menghini selected as chancellor’s chief of staff

February 23, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin has chosen Becci Menghini, a proven relationship builder with a strong record in alumni association management, as her new chief of staff.

Chancellor’s statement on Gov. Doyle’s state budget

February 17, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin released the following statement today on Gov. Jim Doyle's presentation of the 2009-11 budget:

Chronicle of Higher Education features interview with Chancellor Martin

February 13, 2009

Listen to a Chronicle of Higher Education interview with Chancellor Martin regarding what the university is doing to respond to the down economy.