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⚫ The University of Wisconsin System is made up of two ] research public universities, eleven comprehensive universities, thirteen freshman-sophomore UW Colleges, and statewide UW-Extension. University of Wisconsin campuses are rich in American higher education traditions and boast of world-class education, research and public service.
⚫ The '''University of Wisconsin''' is the system of public ] in the state of ]. It is one of the largest public higher education systems in the country, enrolling more than 160,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide. <ref name=WisconsinEdu>. Retrieved on Jan. 18, 2006.</ref>

⚫ The University of Wisconsin System is made up of two ] research public universities, eleven comprehensive universities, thirteen freshman-sophomore UW Colleges, and statewide UW-Extension. University of Wisconsin campuses are rich in American higher education traditions and boast of world-class education, research and public service.


==History== ==History==
The University of Wisconsin System was created on October 11, 1971, by Chapter 100, Laws of 1971, which combined the former Chapter 36 (]) and Chapter 37 (]) to create a new Chapter 36 (University of Wisconsin System) of the Wisconsin Statutes.<ref name=Wisconsin> . Retrieved on Feb, 18, 2007.</ref> The University of Wisconsin System was created on ] ], by Chapter 100, Laws of 1971, which combined the former Chapter 36 (]) and Chapter 37 (]) to create a new Chapter 36 (University of Wisconsin System) of the Wisconsin Statutes.<ref name=Wisconsin>. Retrieved on ].</ref>


===Former University of Wisconsin=== ===Former University of Wisconsin===
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The 1971 merger law approved by the senate combined the two higher education systems in ] under a single Board of Regents, creating a system with 13 universities, 14 (now 13) freshman-sophomore centers (now colleges), and statewide extension with offices in all 72 counties. Each university is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the location or name. Each two-year college is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the city and/or county in which it is located. The 1971 merger law approved by the senate combined the two higher education systems in ] under a single Board of Regents, creating a system with 13 universities, 14 (now 13) freshman-sophomore centers (now colleges), and statewide extension with offices in all 72 counties. Each university is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the location or name. Each two-year college is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the city and/or county in which it is located.


The Board of the University of Wisconsin System includes 18 members, 16 of whom are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. Of these 16 members, 14 serve staggered, seven-year terms. The remaining two are two-year-term position filled by current UW System students. The two ex officio members are the state superintendent of public instruction and the president or a designee of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. <ref name=Wisconsin> . Retrived on Feb, 18, 2007.</ref> The Board of the University of Wisconsin System includes 18 members, 16 of whom are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. Of these 16 members, 14 serve staggered, seven-year terms. The remaining two are two-year-term position filled by current UW System students. The two ex officio members are the state superintendent of public instruction and the president or a designee of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.<ref name=Wisconsin/>


== Research institutions == ==Research institutions==
There are two research universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant ] degrees: ] and ]. There are two research universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant ] degrees: ] and ].


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Founded in 1848, ] is the largest university in the state with a total enrollment of over 41,000 students, of whom approximately 29,000 are undergraduates. Founded in 1848, ] is the largest university in the state with a total enrollment of over 41,000 students, of whom approximately 29,000 are undergraduates.


=== UW–Milwaukee=== ===UW–Milwaukee===
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the second research institution of the University of Wisconsin System and the second largest university in the state of Wisconsin. The University is located in Wisconsin's largest city - ], and is home to academic centers, institutes and laboratory facilities, which have worldwide reputations for leadership in research on such areas as ] and ], business, ] and ], ] studies, ], surface studies, ], nursing and twenty-first century studies. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the second research institution of the University of Wisconsin System and the second largest university in the state of Wisconsin. The University is located in Wisconsin's largest city - ], and is home to academic centers, institutes and laboratory facilities, which have worldwide reputations for leadership in research on such areas as ] and ], business, ] and ], ] studies, ], surface studies, ], nursing and twenty-first century studies.


== Comprehensive universities == ==Comprehensive universities==
There are eleven comprehensive universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant ] and ]s: There are eleven comprehensive universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant ] and ]s:
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== UW Colleges & Extension == ==UW Colleges & extension==
] is an institution of the University of Wisconsin System that grants associate degrees on thirteen local campuses. The UW Colleges also grants associate degrees through its online program. The ] operates extension courses statewide through offices in each of Wisconsin's 72 counties. ] is an institution of the University of Wisconsin System that grants associate degrees on thirteen local campuses. The UW Colleges also grants associate degrees through its online program. The ] operates extension courses statewide through offices in each of Wisconsin's 72 counties.


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University of Wisconsin System
File:UWS seal 200.jpg
TypePublic university system
Established1971
EndowmentUS$9.5 billion
PresidentKevin P. Reilly
Students162,933
LocationMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Campus13 universities, UW colleges, UW Extension
Websitewisconsin.edu

The University of Wisconsin is the system of public universities in the state of Wisconsin. It is one of the largest public higher education systems in the country, enrolling more than 160,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide.

The University of Wisconsin System is made up of two doctoral research public universities, eleven comprehensive universities, thirteen freshman-sophomore UW Colleges, and statewide UW-Extension. University of Wisconsin campuses are rich in American higher education traditions and boast of world-class education, research and public service.

History

The University of Wisconsin System was created on October 11 1971, by Chapter 100, Laws of 1971, which combined the former Chapter 36 (former University of Wisconsin) and Chapter 37 (former Wisconsin State Universities) to create a new Chapter 36 (University of Wisconsin System) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Former University of Wisconsin

Main article: Former University of Wisconsin

The pre-merger University of Wisconsin was created by the state constitution and state law in 1848. As of 1971, it included the Madison (1849), Milwaukee (merged in 1956), Green Bay (1968) and Parkside (1968) campuses, together with 10 freshman-sophomore centers (now colleges) and statewide Extension. As of 1971, the total enrollment of the University of Wisconsin was 69,554. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin included ten members, nine of whom were appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate for nine-year terms. The tenth is the state superintendent of public instruction who served ex-officio on both the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State University boards.

Former Wisconsin State Universities

Main article: Wisconsin State Universities

The pre-merger Wisconsin State Universities were created by Chapter 36. As of 1971, they were made up of nine public universities and four freshman-sophomore branch campuses (now colleges), with a total enrollment of 64,148. Initially established as State Normal Schools, they began to offer bachelor degrees in Education and became State Teachers Colleges in 1927, and then State Colleges in 1951 with the addition of liberal art degrees. In 1964, Wisconsin State Colleges were renamed Wisconsin State Universities. The board was made up of fourteen members, thirteen of whom were appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate for five-year terms. The 14th is the state superintendent of public instruction.

The University of Wisconsin System

The 1971 merger law approved by the senate combined the two higher education systems in Wisconsin under a single Board of Regents, creating a system with 13 universities, 14 (now 13) freshman-sophomore centers (now colleges), and statewide extension with offices in all 72 counties. Each university is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the location or name. Each two-year college is named “University of Wisconsin-” followed by the city and/or county in which it is located.

The Board of the University of Wisconsin System includes 18 members, 16 of whom are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. Of these 16 members, 14 serve staggered, seven-year terms. The remaining two are two-year-term position filled by current UW System students. The two ex officio members are the state superintendent of public instruction and the president or a designee of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

Research institutions

There are two research universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant doctoral degrees: University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

UW–Madison

Main article: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Founded in 1848, University of Wisconsin-Madison is the largest university in the state with a total enrollment of over 41,000 students, of whom approximately 29,000 are undergraduates.

UW–Milwaukee

Main article: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the second research institution of the University of Wisconsin System and the second largest university in the state of Wisconsin. The University is located in Wisconsin's largest city - Milwaukee, and is home to academic centers, institutes and laboratory facilities, which have worldwide reputations for leadership in research on such areas as architecture and urban planning, business, gravitation and cosmology, Great Lakes studies, fine arts, surface studies, education, nursing and twenty-first century studies.

Comprehensive universities

There are eleven comprehensive universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant baccalaureate and master's degrees:

UW Colleges & extension

UW Colleges is an institution of the University of Wisconsin System that grants associate degrees on thirteen local campuses. The UW Colleges also grants associate degrees through its online program. The UW-Extension operates extension courses statewide through offices in each of Wisconsin's 72 counties.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ About UW System. Retrieved on 2006-01-18.
  2. ^ History and Organization of the University of Wisconsin System. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.

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