Advantage Wisconsin

Wisconsin is Lagging Behind

Wisconsin’s economy is lagging behind other states. Change is needed to revitalize the state’s economy, better educate its residents, and strengthen its communities.

Change is Needed Now

The University of Wisconsin campuses are uniquely positioned to address this urgent need for change and are striving to do so.

Advantage Wisconsin has seven core strategies. This framework will ensure UW campuses serve as vital catalysts to enhance the future success of the state’s businesses, residents, and students in the decade ahead.

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Fact Sheet:
Growth Agenda Action Steps

Prepare Students

Ensure that students are prepared with the integrative learning skills, multicultural competencies, and practical knowledge needed to succeed in and contribute to a rapidly changing, increasingly global society.

Enabling Strategies

Resources

Balance, diversify, and grow university financial resources and facilities while developing human talent.

Operational Excellence

Further advance operational excellence by becoming more flexible and cost efficient.

Collaborations

Further leverage UW System’s strengths and impact through collaborations among campuses and with other Wisconsin partners.

Growth Agenda Goals

More Graduates

Increase the number of Wisconsin graduates and expand educational opportunities through improving access and increasing retention and graduation rates.

High-Paying Jobs

Increase the creation of high-paying jobs by expanding the university research enterprise while linking academic programs to entrepreneurship and business development.

Stronger Communities

In partnership with communities, address Wisconsin’s greatest challenges and priorities through intensified engagement, research, and learning.