The UW System shared plans to improve resources and increase student opportunities post-graduation through the Capacity-Buildings Initiatives and Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Grant Thursday.
The Board of Regents announced a $25 million funding request in hopes of encouraging students to pursue degrees in fields with high prospects in the workforce — including healthcare, science, technology, engineering
Through this initiative, students will be able to finish their degrees quicker in order to pursue desired career paths sooner.
As part of the 2019-’21 budget, the initiatives align with
There is also an opportunity to build up career service infrastructure to increasing student interest in providing cooperative education and internships. The funding will go toward employers and staff who will help students find their place in the workforce.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone is hoping to advance current programming through strengthening faculty diversity, increasing student advising and offering more spots in nursing and STEM programs.
Chancellor Debbie Ford stated that by 2025, UW-Parkside is hoping to
Campuses within the UW System offer an opportunity for students to promote job searching as well as work to provide sustainable education while on campus.
The Fund for Wisconsin Scholars has provided more than 900 transfer and new UW System students with grants as they start the new year in a new place.
This provides need-based grants for students who graduated from Wisconsin public high schools
“We are very grateful to the Morgridges for their continuing support of increasing higher
Students who continue to need the funds will receive them throughout their college careers, upon meeting the criteria, with a maximum of 10 total semesters.
The fund has provided more than $65 million dollars to UW System schools and $8 million to UW Technical Colleges since its creation in 2007.
