Advantage Wisconsin
Think Tanks
Small, committed, cross-campus teams, called Think Tanks, were organized to address the seven core strategies of the UW System's strategic framework to Advantage Wisconsin. Each strategy is described in greater detail below:
Seven Core Strategies
- Prepare Students
- More Graduates
- High-Paying Jobs
- Stronger Communities
- Resources
- Operational Excellence
- Collaborations
Each Think Tank examined how the UW System can best execute these core strategies in order to further shape the UW System’s strategic framework and make a more positive impact on Wisconsin. View the Think Tank presentation to UW System Chancellors and Cabinet.
The UW System is also engaging and encouraging input from individual campuses, its governance groups, internal groups, business and community leaders, students, parents, and the public-at-large. We welcome and encourage your feedback.
Question:
How can the UW System 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?
Think Tank Members:
Don Christian, Chair |
Dean |
Aaron Brower |
Vice Provost |
Joanne Wilson |
Professor |
John Koker |
Dean |
Jerry Kapus |
Faculty Senate Chair |
Martha Einerson |
Faculty Senate Chair |
Fay Akindes |
Associate Professor |
Paul Sandrock |
Assistant Director |
Maria Campbell |
Director of Diversity |
Rebecca Karoff |
Academic & Student Services |
Lisa Kornetsky |
Office of Professional Development |
Question:
How can the UW System increase the number of Wisconsin graduates and expand educational opportunities by extending access and increasing retention and graduation rates?
Think Tank Members:
Joan North, Chair |
Dean |
Lynn Freeman |
Director |
Betsy Morgan |
Professor |
Pamela Clark |
Director |
Roger Pulliam |
Assistant Vice Chancellor |
Alan Tuchtenhagen |
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment
Services |
David Nixon |
Dean, Washington County |
Connie Hutchison |
Executive Secretary |
Sue Budjac |
Vice President – Academic Affairs at Mid-State Technical College |
Sharon Wilhelm |
Office of Policy Analysis & Research |
Vicki Washington |
Office of Academic Diversity |
Question:
How can the UW System increase the creation of high-paying jobs by expanding the university research enterprise while linking academic programs to entrepreneurship and business development?
Think Tank Members:
Mark Bugher, Chair |
Director, Research Park |
Maliyakal John |
Managing Director, WiSys |
Jerry Hembd |
Professor |
Gerry Ring |
Professor |
Dr. Bill Ihlenfeldt |
President |
Al Hartman |
Dean |
Patricia Lipton |
Board member, WARF and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art |
Beth Norris |
Workforce Development Center UW-Parkside |
Bob Meyer |
Professor Technology Transfer UW-Stout |
| Alex Vodenlich | President & CEO GenTel Biosciences |
| Melissa Kepner | Academic & Student Services UW System |
| Kris Andrews | Federal Relations UW System |
Questions:
How can the UW System, in partnership with communities, address Wisconsin’s greatest challenges and priorities through intensified engagement, research, and learning?
Think Tank Members:
Tom Schnaubelt |
Dean |
John Krogman |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
Gary Itzkowitz |
Professor |
James Winship |
Professor |
Cheryl Ajirotutu |
Assistant Director |
| Mark O’Connell | Executive Director Wisconsin Counties Association |
Eloisa Gomez |
Director |
Mark Baldwin |
Executive Editor |
Sal Carranza |
Academic & Student Services |
Francine Tompkins |
Academic & Student Services |
Question:
How can the UW System balance, diversify, and grow its financial resources and facilities while developing its human talent?
Think Tank Members:
Diane Moen, Chair |
Vice Chancellor |
Andy Richards |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
Nancy Turner |
Professor |
David Travis |
Associate Dean |
Dev Venugopalan |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
Paul Peercy |
Dean |
Sharon Radtke |
Director |
John Neis |
Co-founder and Managing Director |
Freda Harris |
Budget & Planning |
Bob Jokisch |
Academic Affairs |
Question:
How can the UW System advance operational excellence by becoming more flexible, nimble, responsive, and cost efficient?
Think Tank Members:
Darrell Bazzell |
Vice Chancellor |
Tom Sonnleitner |
Vice Chancellor |
Tom Dock |
Dean |
Lisa Wheeler |
Executive Director |
Steve Wildeck |
Vice Chancellor |
Tim Sewall |
Associate Provost |
| Dale Cattanach | State Auditor, Retired |
Dr. Frank Byrne |
President |
| David Miller | Capital Planning & Budget UW System |
Debbie Durcan |
Finance |
Ed Meachen |
Learning & Information Technology |
Question:
How can the UW System further leverage its strengths and impact through increased collaborations among its campuses and with other Wisconsin partners?
Think Tank Members:
Doug Johnson |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
Rich Shultz |
Dean |
David Schejbal |
Dean |
Joe Heim |
Professor |
Joan Prince |
Vice Chancellor |
Jan Thornton |
Associate Provost |
Lisa Seale |
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
Vincent Lyles |
President |
Carol J. Lombardi |
Former Mayor |
| Doug Jensen | Vice President for Learning at Northcentral Technical College |
Terri Potter |
Former President |
Jan Sheppard |
Academic & Student Services |
Larry Rubin |
Academic & Student Services |