As outgoing President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, I am reassured and confident that despite the bleak economic times, our public university is on the right track.
Affirmation of this outlook came with the UW System’s latest annual accountability report, “Investing in Wisconsin’s Future.” In its 15th edition, this revised report now aligns directly with the UW System’s strategic plan, and includes several new performance indicators. We’re now tracking and reporting important measures such as the number of degrees conferred in high-need and leading-edge fields. We’re evaluating the university’s community outreach and engagement, as well as overall UW System revenues and our progress toward increasing educational collaborations.