MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee, provide an opportunity for the UWM community to share input on the qualities, skills and vision they would like to see in UWM’s next leader.
The feedback gathered during these sessions will play a key role in guiding the search committee as it identifies candidates who embody the values of UWM and will support UWM’s unique mission of performing world-class research and ensuring collegiate access for students from all backgrounds. Involving the community in this process is essential to reflect the diverse perspectives and values the university has to offer.
Each listening session will focus on specific stakeholder groups, but anyone may attend any of the listening sessions. All listening sessions will have a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.
Listening session details:
- Monday, Nov. 18
Student listening session
3-4 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom, campus level
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Virtual option via Zoom
- Tuesday, Nov. 19
Faculty and instructional academic staff listening session
9-10 a.m.
Helene Zelazo Center, Bader Concert Hall
2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Virtual option via Zoom
- Tuesday, Nov. 19
Local business leaders and community members session
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Helene Zelazo Center, Bader Concert Hall
2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Virtual option via Zoom
- Wednesday, Nov. 20
Non-instructional academic staff and university staff session
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom, campus level
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Virtual option via Zoom
Parking is available at the Student Union garage, on a pay-per-ticket system.
The Universities of Wisconsin are now accepting applications and nominations for the position of UWM chancellor.
The Search and Screen Committee is committed to conducting a comprehensive, inclusive and transparent search process. It will determine and interview candidates. A Special Regent Committee will review candidates forwarded by the Search and Screen Committee. The successful candidate will require the approval of the full Board of Regents.
For more information on the chancellor search process, please visit UWM’s Chancellor Search & Screen webpage.
About UWM
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an ambitious mission as both a top-tier research university and an access institution, striving to ensure that students have equitable opportunities to earn a college degree. UWM educates a diverse student body of almost 23,000 students from 88 countries. About 39% of its undergraduates are first-generation college students. Its unique and top-rated programs include Wisconsin’s only accredited schools of architecture and public health, the only North American school dedicated solely to freshwater sciences and a film program ranked among the top 50 in the world. It has the largest and top-rated online education program in Wisconsin. UW-Milwaukee partners with leading companies to conduct joint research, promote entrepreneurship, provide student internships and serve as an economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. The Princeton Review named UW-Milwaukee a 2024 “Best Midwestern” university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews.
