UW Restructure Described As ‘Open Secret’ Prior To Public Announcement

The biggest reorganization of the University of Wisconsin System’s colleges and universities in 40 years was described as an “open secret” at the state Capitol.Before faculty, staff and students learned about the plan to eliminate the two-year UW Colleges and UW-Extension, UW System President Ray Cross had discussed it with a lawmaker who called for similar action in 2015.