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UW System Integration: Leading the Future of Statewide Education

Learn about the UW System's administrative integration and strategic priorities for innovation, diversity, and economic development in Wisconsin. Explore the values, progress, and vision of the University of Wisconsin-Extension and Colleges.

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UW System Integration: Leading the Future of Statewide Education

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  1. Leading at the System’s Level Presented to The Food Systems Leadership Institute by David Wilson, Chancellor University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension, February 11, 2009 at The Ohio State University

  2. What is the UW System?… the UW Colleges? UW-Extension? UW System’s 26 Campuses & UW-Extension Statewide 11 Comprehensives2 Doctoral13UW CollegesUW-Extension UW-Eau Claire UW-MadisonUW-Baraboo/Sauk Co.↓ UW-Green BayUW-MilwaukeeUW-Barron Co. UW-La CrosseUW Fond du Lac UW-OshkoshUW-Fox Valley↓ UW-ParksideUW-Manitowoc UW-PlattevilleUW-Marathon Co. UW-River FallsUW-Marinette UW-Stevens PointUW-Marshfield/Wood Co. UW-StoutUW-Richland↓ UW-SuperiorUW-Rock County UW-WhitewaterUW-Sheboygan UW-Washington Co. UW-Waukesha 72 Counties

  3. Who We Are

  4. About the UW Colleges

  5. UW-Extension: Four Major Divisions 1. Broadcasting and Media Innovation (BAMI) Instructional Communications Systems, Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television 2. Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning (CEOEL) Continuing Education, UW Learning Innovations, School for Workers, UW HELP, Independent Learning 3. Cooperative Extension - Statewide Offices in 72 Wisconsin counties and a presence in three American Indian Tribal Nations 4. Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED) Small Business Development Centers, Wisconsin Innovation Service Center, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, Center for Innovation and Development, and Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network

  6. Integration History:Deliberate, Thoughtful, Lengthy

  7. Administrative IntegrationWhy Integrate? Board of Regents Resolution (2/05) Both UW Colleges and UW-Extension • Are statewide educational networks • Are gateways to educational access • Have central administrations in Madison • Partner with county governments • Reach new audiences in new ways to increase university degree holders - Have potential for reducing admin. costs

  8. Administrative IntegrationWhy Integrate? Advantages Integration could: • Expand Access • Give the UW greater presence statewide • Create more bachelor’s degrees in Wisconsin • Strengthen county government relationships • Allow for greater efficiencies

  9. Administrative IntegrationExamples of Progress BORUWC/EXT Progress Bachelor’s degrees Implementing Adult Student Initiative Access Exploring UWC Bachelor’s Degree County Partnerships Co-Location Task Force Central Administration One chancellor, integrated units: Admin Svcs, Govt. Relations, HR, IT, Univ. Relations, Workforce Equity New Audiences Programmatic Collaborations

  10. Administrative IntegrationProgress We are two institutions led by one chancellor with an administration of integrated units Administration Services Governmental Relations Human Relations Information Technology University Relations Workforce Equity and Diversity that all serve both institutions.

  11. Strategic Planning Process

  12. Six Strategic Priorities I INNOVATION: Become more agile and proactive in responding to state needs D DIVERSITY: Increase Diversity and Global Awareness E ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Nurture Entrepreneurship, Business, and Economic Development while Preserving Vital Environmental and Natural Resources AACCESS: Increase Access to the Educational Resources and Degree Programs of the UW System by Reducing Barriers to Participation SSERVICE and ENGAGEMENT: Increase the Capacity of Wisconsin Youth, Families and Communities to improve the quality of life for a healthier and more vibrant Wisconsin STEWARDSHIP and SUPPORT: Increase and effectively invest Public and Private Support for UW Colleges and UW-Extension

  13. Our Strategic Plan • Created from an inclusive process • Not a “top down” document • Derived from internal conversations with colleagues and external audiences all around the state • Represents the blueprint for achieving our vision and establishing our priorities • Provides an “umbrella” for UW Colleges and UW-Extension strategic plans • Linked to UW System’s Growth Agenda

  14. Vision The University of Wisconsin-Extension and the University of Wisconsin Colleges will: -transform lives, -maximize access to lifelong learning, and -create healthy communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

  15. Values • Scholarship • Collaboration • Innovation • Inclusivity • Trust • Excellence

  16. Our Strategic Plan Connects with UW System’s Growth Agenda With bipartisan legislative support and endorsements from local communities, the UW System’s Growth Agenda focuses on: Producing more graduates Creating leading-edge jobs in Wisconsin Growing strong communities

  17. Diversity and Inclusivity Achieving Diversity and Inclusivity within the UW Colleges and UW-Extension

  18. UW Colleges/UW-Extension Office of Workforce Equity and Diversity • Diversity & Equity Council (Advisory) • Status of Women Committee • Multicultural Awareness Training • Study Circles on Race & Poverty • Civil Rights Compliance/Affirmative Action

  19. Multicultural Awareness Training Trained more than 720 participants in 3.5 years, and created an in-house training team of 20 professionals -- including deans and front-line employees INTENDED OUTCOMES • Increased diversity of educational programs, participants in those programs, and our institutional partnerships • Enhanced ability to apply multicultural concepts and practices in our work environment and our educational programs • Improved ability to recruit and retain a diverse work force while valuing and building on the strengths and abilities of all our staff • A changed organization – pluralistic and equitable • http://uwex.uwc.edu/multicultural_awareness/

  20. Examples of Educational Programs Specifically Developed for People of Color (Cooperative Extension) • Effective Black Parenting • Children Youth and Families at Risk - CYFAR • Urban After School Programs • Native American and Hmong 4-H clubs • Extension Office on Menominee Reservation • Relationships with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, 1994 Land Grant • Joint staff with Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation

  21. Examples of Educational Programs Specifically Developed for People of Color (Cooperative Extension cont’d) • Collaboration with Hmong Mutual Associations • Cable TV programming in Outagamie Co. since 1992 • Community gardening education in neighborhoods of color • Hispanic Dairy Workers Programs • Farmers Market education • Rural Immigration Summits

  22. Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning (CEOEL) • Adult Student Initiative w/ UW Colleges - learning communities for people of color - pro-active advising for people of color - focus groups planned with people of color designed for end users • Operational and cultural standards formally adopted at CEOEL workplace

  23. Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED) • Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers provided counseling services to 195 minority businesses with a total of 567 sessions • 450 minorities attended training events in 2007. Network used several minority centric programs. • 2,541 women attended training events. SBDC actively targets women-owned businesses.

  24. Importance of Communication

  25. Importance of Communications within System and both Institutions 1. Communicate2. Communicate often 3. Communicate more often “We need to hear something 39 times” - Sue Buck

  26. How We Communicate Internally: WisLine Teleconferences, WisLine Web Conferences, E-mails,Chancellor’s Communiqué, Meetings: Chancellor’s Staff, Chancellor’s Cabinet, Deans, 10 separate Governance Groups, … System-wide Communication: Face-to-Face Chancellors’ meetings Board of Regents meetings Teleconferences, Videoconferences

  27. Internal Politics 14 System Chancellors 26 Campuses Limited Resources

  28. External Politics -Federal Government -Governor -State Legislature -Local County Boards -Corporation for Public Broadcasting

  29. What it’s Like to Walk in my Shoes Now, on a personal level: -What are my values? -What drives me to travel this path? • Access • Diversity • Positioning individuals for increasing levels of leadership -Why are these values important to me?

  30. My Own Leadership Journey These values are inherent in the fabric of the UW Colleges and UW-Extension. I believe I have connected in the right place and in the right time with a perfect synergy of values.

  31. Skills Needed in a Leader’s Toolbox -a good sense of political savvy -always tell the truth -never manipulate facts -know the place and always do your homework -respect others and other viewpoints -put your ego in check -be a good listener -take care of self mentally and physically -don’t take yourself too seriously

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