President’s Role

The President of the Universities of Wisconsin has full executive responsibility for the operation and management of the UW 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.