MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin System (UW System):
“Taxpayers in Wisconsin should know the truth about our UW System,” said Rep. Dallman.
“President Rothman and many others have boasted about how the 13 universities across Wisconsin are the best in the country and world, yet are quick to say that the taxpayers aren’t funding higher education enough. UW System is more worried about their national ranking than taking accountability for their lack of transparency here in Wisconsin.”
“The UW System continues to invest millions of dollars in DEI and administrative bloat across our campuses. This is a complete waste of critical funding that should be going directly into our classrooms and labs. When I asked UW System exactly how taxpayer dollars are distributed to each campus, their answer was not surprising. They don’t have any specifics, just that ‘the process is complex’ and is based on a ‘base plus’ model. This means that millions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars are determined by what UW System feels each campus deserves, not using any standard metric or formula. Unbelievable.”
“I know my constituents and many other taxpayers across the state are deeply concerned about the UW System’s lack of transparency and accountability. It’s time for UW System to get serious.”
