MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor John Wiley announced on Friday that he would step down next year
Wiley, 65, said that he will go back to being a faculty member in September 2008. He spoke during a news conference on Friday afternoon.
Wiley said that he was stepping down now so a new chancellor can be in place in time for preparation of the university’s next two-year budget and reaccreditation.
“The timing is right,” Wiley said.