Overview
The mission of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs is to fulfill the Universities of Wisconsin’s commitment to academic excellence, faculty and student success, shared governance, and community engagement. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training, and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose is the search for truth.
In collaboration with the leaders, faculty, staff, and students of the 13 universities comprising the Universities of Wisconsin, the division advises and provides vision, leadership, and service to the Board of Regents and President to ensure:
- All Wisconsin residents have access to high-quality educational experiences, and their success is central to everything we do.
- All universities model equitable policies and practices, so every student is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of life and work in an increasingly diverse state, nation, and world.
- All universities support opportunities for faculty, students, and staff to discover and share knowledge through research, scholarship, teaching, and service, which advances the Wisconsin Idea by meeting the educational, economic, and cultural needs of Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
- The Universities of Wisconsin remains a national leader in public higher education.
Leadership
Johannes Britz
Interim Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Contact
1730 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
johannes.britz@wisconsin.edu
Initiatives
Academic & Student Affairs initiatives for which the vice president is an executive sponsor include:
- Direct Admissions
- Dual Enrollment
- International Education & Engagement
- Online Strategic Growth Initiative
Details on these and other Academic & Student Affairs initiatives are included in the Division of Academic & Student Affairs End-of-Year Review and Strategic Updates presented to the UW System Board of Regents Education Committee in June 2024 and the related summary, background materials, and presentation recording.
Find ongoing updates in the Division of Academic & Student Affairs newsletters.
Staff
Carol Edquist
Administrative Director
1606 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-4830
carol.edquist@wisconsin.edu
Julie Jonuzi
Executive Assistant
1752 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-2571
julie.jonuzi@wisconsin.edu
Sandra Kallio
Senior Editor
1730B Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 890-4369
sandra.kallio@wisconsin.edu
Stephen Schmid
Special Assistant
1700 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (262) 521-5214
stephen.schmid@wisconsin.edu
Aaron Seligman
Senior Advisor
1548 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-7481
aaron.seligman@wisconsin.edu
Departments
Office of Academic Affairs
Facilitates the program approval and change processes for the Board of Regents, the Universities of Wisconsin President, and the UW universities to sustain sufficient access for students to majors and careers, identify gaps in systemwide program array, and analyze the workforce development needs of the state—all in the context of efficient management of systemwide resources. OAA engages faculty in communities of practice informed by scholarship and critical reflection that results in meaningful learning for all students in the Universities of Wisconsin.
Office of Enrollment & Student Success
Works collaboratively with partners in the Universities of Wisconsin and the state to ensure all students can access and succeed in college. Through strategic and student-centered policies, practices, and programs, our work fosters equitable and inclusive access and engagement to support each student's ability to realize their educational goals and personal potential.
Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources
Works in partnership with all 13 UW universities to develop and deliver online semester- and competency-based degrees and a broad array of credit and non-credit certificates, courses, and other credentials to help adult and professional learners achieve their academic and professional development goals.
Office of Policy Analysis & Research
Informs Universities of Wisconsin planning, policy development, evaluation, and decision-making processes, and helps guide the Universities of Wisconsin's strategic direction to realize the Wisconsin Idea in higher education through data and evidence-based analysis.