Overview
The President has full executive responsibility for the operation and management of the University of Wisconsin System. Reporting to the 18-member Board of Regents, the President carries out the duties prescribed in Wisconsin Statutes for this office and other such duties as may be assigned by the Board or in policy actions of the Board. The Vice Presidents and Chancellors report to the President. The President sees to appropriate staffing of UW System administrative offices, directing and coordinating the activities of these offices as needed to fulfill his or her responsibilities.
Leadership
Jay O. Rothman
President
Contact
1720 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-2321
jay.rothman@wisconsin.edu
Staff
Jess Lathrop
Chief of Staff
1708 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-8658
jess.lathrop@wisconsin.edu
Nicole Sment
Senior Executive Assistant to the President
1712 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-0110
nicole.sment@wisconsin.edu
David Volz
Special Assistant
1710 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 890-3893
david.volz@wisconsin.edu
Departments
Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Develops and implements the systemwide strategic vision for cultivating inclusive and supportive learning and working environments throughout the UW System.
Office of Public Affairs, Communications, & Branding
Assists in communicating the President’s vision for the University of Wisconsin System, serves as a primary point of contact for news reporters, manages the UW System’s web presence and digital content, and produces a variety of print and online publications to serve both internal and external audiences.