Devoted to the institution: Wiley starts Jan. 1 as 27th leader
John Wiley, named chancellor by the UW System Board of Regents, recently talked with Wisconsin Week about issues facing the university. (Photo: Jeff Miller)
Wiley will be UW–Madison’s 27th leader, succeeding David Ward, who announced in March that he would step down as chancellor at the end of 2000 after nearly eight years in that position.
Wiley, who has been provost since 1994, says he was “gratified by the decision and honored to be given this opportunity.”
“UW-Madison is experiencing significant momentum,” says Wiley. “We will remain true to the mission of this great state university – to create, integrate, transfer and apply knowledge. As we build on our foundation of strategic planning, refinements to our mission will ensure that we maintain our place as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world.”
Regents say they appreciate Wiley’s invaluable experience in the area of private fundraising, as well as his commitment to enhancing UW–Madison’s pivotal role in the economic development of Wisconsin.
Wiley’s state-funded salary was set at $193,000, the maximum allowed under state law. In addition, he will receive $96,000 annually from the University of Wisconsin Foundation under a special consulting arrangement agreed to earlier by the foundation’s board of directors. Combined, the $289,000 compensation is slightly above the median of $275,000 among 11 peer institutions.
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