Tag Campus administration
Henderson appointed interim provost
James Henderson, a 40-year higher education veteran, is the retired chief academic officer of the UW System. Prior to coming to Wisconsin, he served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Read More
Save the dates: Public forums for provost finalists
The successful candidate will succeed Sarah Mangelsdorf, who is leaving at the end of the 2018–19 academic year to assume the presidency of the University of Rochester. Read More
Search for new vice chancellor for research hits pause
The search would be renewed in the fall semester for a new vice chancellor for research and graduate education. Norman Drinkwater has agreed to continue serving in the post for the foreseeable future. Read More
Two deans reappointed after five-year reviews
Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division Guido Podestá and Dean of the School of Pharmacy Steve Swanson have received feedback on the results of their reviews and have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions. Read More
Save the dates: Public forums for dean of students finalists
Finalists will visit campus over the next few weeks to interview and meet with faculty, staff and students. Information on each finalist will be made available 48 hours prior to their presentation on the search website. Read More
Paul Robbins promoted to dean of Nelson Institute
Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf recently announced that Paul Robbins has received the new title effective March 1. Robbins has served the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies as its director since 2012. Read More
Lloyd will be new chief data officer for university
Catherine Lloyd has been selected as UW–Madison’s new chief data officer. She has 25 years of experience working in higher education financial analysis and financial systems support and implementation. Read More
Walters named chief human resources officer
Walters, who will start his new role immediately, says he looks forward to continuing to build and maintain human resources programs that support the success of UW–Madison faculty and staff. Read More
Clery official Jaimee Gilford will lead Office of Compliance
Duties of the position include supervising university compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, the Wisconsin Public Records Law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Read More
Tincher named to lead administrative transformation initiative
Tincher says he looks forward to continuing to work with colleagues across the campus in the comprehensive effort to upgrade the university’s administrative systems and processes. Read More
Initiative will transform administrative processes
The University of Wisconsin System and UW–Madison are launching an initiative to upgrade and modernize core administrative processes that support an increasingly complex teaching and research environment. All members of the UW–Madison community will have opportunities to participate and contribute to the multi-year initiative. Read More
Student to student: Recognizing women in leadership at UW
With International Women’s Day coming March 8, now's the time to celebrate the women who have made an impact on our lives, as well as on our campus community. Read More
Baggott named University Health Services executive director
Baggott said the UHS position is “a tremendous leadership opportunity in arguably one of the best programs in the country.” Read More
Save the dates: Public forums for VCRGE finalists
Three candidates for the position vice chancellor for research and graduate education will visit campus over the next several weeks to interview, present their visions of the UW–Madison research enterprise, and meet with faculty, staff and students. Read More
Student to student: Five reasons to go to Vice Chancellor Reesor’s office hours
Lori Reesor, vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is pictured in front of Bascom Hall on July 6, 2018. (Photo… Read More
Biotechnology Center welcomes new director
Chris Bradfield, a UW–Madison Professor of Oncology, has been named the new director of the Biotechnology Center. Bradfield had been serving as the center’s… Read More
Search for next provost, UW’s chief academic officer, gets underway
The successful candidate will succeed Sarah Mangelsdorf, who will depart at the end of the 2018-19 academic year to assume the presidency of the University of Rochester. Read More
Director chosen to manage UW–Madison’s budget
Jennifer Klippel, a highly experienced campus budget leader and analyst, will be responsible for developing and managing UW–Madison’s $3 billion annual budget as director of the Budget Office. Read More
Sambamurthy selected as Wisconsin School of Business dean
Vallabh Sambamurthy, a professor and associate dean at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, has been selected as the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Read More
Second of two pay adjustments for UW–Madison faculty and staff effective this month
The first 2 percent increase took effect in July 2018. The second 2 percent increase became effective Dec. 23, 2018 for employees paid on an hourly basis and Jan. 1, 2019 for employees paid monthly. Read More