Madison Reporter

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is inviting its faculty and staff to participate in community conversations aimed at shaping the future strategic framework of the institution. This announcement was relayed on April 2, 2025, in a message from Provost Charles Isbell, Jr. and Lauren Papp, Associate Dean for Research in the School of Human Ecology.

The ongoing work by a Visioning Committee, convened by Chancellor Mnookin, has led to the development of initial concepts for the university's next strategic plan. These concepts are to be discussed and refined with input from the broader campus community during the upcoming in-person sessions.

"In each community conversation, a member of the Visioning Committee will present the initial concepts and facilitate a discussion around key questions about them. You’ll have the opportunity to submit feedback both as part of a small discussion group and individually," stated the message.

The registration for these sessions is open, and faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up early as each session can accommodate only 100 participants. Employees are allowed to attend during work hours without loss of pay but are required to notify their supervisors in advance.

The sessions will be conducted in English, though arrangements can be made for participation in other languages by contacting the Cultural Linguistic Services. Contact information is available for those preferring to converse in Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, or Nepali.

Provost Isbell and Associate Dean Papp hope this initiative will be considered a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of UW-Madison, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning despite current uncertainties in higher education.

"Thank you for your participation and continued dedication to UW–Madison," concluded the message.