The UW System Board of Regents convened at UW-Whitewater Friday to update members of policy changes for UW colleges and the System at large.
Chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension Cathy Sandeen updated regent members on the restructuring plan set in place due to statewide budget cuts.
Though some language will be modified, Sandeen said most changes revolve around administration reorganization.
As UW System colleges face these changes, one thing that will remain is a “laser focus” on students, Sandeen said
“We make a promise to our students and families when they come to us that they will be able to study, succeed and transfer on,” Sandeen said, explaining that the planning team did not want to endanger that promise.
Sandeen added that the plan would treat UW employees and staff with the compassion and respect they deserve.
Board President Regina Millner detailed efforts made from the tenure policy and tuition-setting policy task forces, noting their work with other Big Ten schools to develop policy language recommendations that would work to incorporate a rational formula for tuition.
UW System President Ray Cross congratulated several campuses on recent achievements, including UW-Madison for its high rankings in various lists as a top university.
“It’s a powerful reminder of what a jewel we have in our flagship institution,” Cross said. “One we need to protect and promote for many years to come.”
