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.
Fact Sheet:
Growth
Agenda Action Steps Overview
(Revised
1/2009)
Derived
from the Advantage Wisconsin Strategic Framework
One-page fact sheets
Prepare Students
Enabling Strategies
Balance, diversify, and grow the university's financial resources and facilities while developing its human talent.
Advance operational excellence by becoming more flexible, responsive, and cost efficient.
Further leverage UW Systems strengths and impact through collaborations among the 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.
Well-Paying Jobs
Increase the creation of well-paying jobs by expanding the university research enterprise while linking academic programs to entrepreneurship and business development.
Stronger Communities
In partnership with communities, address Wisconsins greatest challenges and priorities through intensified engagement, research, and learning.