Tag Campus administration

Graduate student’s software innovation helps harness brainstorming

February 11, 2009

One success of the UW–Madison Reaccreditation Project gave rise to an even bigger challenge: namely, what to make of tens of thousands of open-ended observations about the university’s future? One clever software solution, developed by math graduate student Erik Andrejko, may end up finding a useful home with any organization in the throes of strategic planning.

Chancellor Martin joins effort to encourage federal research investment

January 22, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin joined nearly 50 other higher education leaders and Nobel laureates earlier this month in a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, arguing that scientific research should be an investment priority in the debate over an economic stimulus package.

Q&A: Task force considers new non-state campus funding sources

January 14, 2009

Michael Knetter, known for his creative fundraising as dean of the School of Business, is stepping into a new role helping the university target new sources of private funding.

Brainstorming session set on opportunities, challenges in higher education

January 9, 2009

A fourth campuswide brainstorming session exploring the opportunities and challenges facing the University of Wisconsin–Madison in a recessionary economy will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations

December 23, 2008

Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today.

Chancellor’s forums shed light on budget challenges

December 16, 2008

More than 100 people attended the first of three campus forums Monday intended to foster creative thinking about the challenges and opportunities facing UW–Madison in a time of economic turmoil.

Patrick Farrell to return to faculty, interim named to Office of the Provost

December 11, 2008

Patrick Farrell, who has served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since April 2006, will return to the College of Engineering faculty at the end of the fall semester.

UW-Madison to create new ‘front door’

December 10, 2008

The university plans to improve customer service for its prospective students, parents and campus visitors by creating a new "front door."

New diversity chief ready for challenges ahead

November 5, 2008

Damon Williams, who began as vice provost for diversity and climate in August, comes to campus at a key moment in time: Plan 2008, UW–Madison’s 10-year diversity plan, is coming to an end, putting him in a position to create a blueprint for the future of the issue on campus.

Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness

October 24, 2008

In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

‘On Wisconsin!’ event to welcome chancellor to campus

October 8, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will officially welcome Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin aboard with food, beverages and campus performances on Thursday, Oct. 23.

University names interim director for Nelson Institute

September 24, 2008

Gregg Mitman, a science historian at UW–Madison, has been named interim director of the university’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.

Heinrich takes over as La Follette School head

September 10, 2008

Providing more support for graduate students, continuing to build a strong international program and preserving the vitality of the Wisconsin Idea are all high on Carolyn Heinrich’s list as she takes over as the new director of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Wiley to tackle interim role leading new institute

June 22, 2008

Outgoing University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley has been named the new interim director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), the public half of the new research center that promises to be a model of interdisciplinary science and public-private collaboration.