2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System

The study committee is directed to examine demographic trends affecting the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) and evaluate institutional infrastructure needs based on geographic access, workforce planning, and student demand for specific areas of study. The committee is also directed to review the administrative staff needs and governance structure of the UWS, including the Board of Regents. In response to its findings, the committee shall recommend legislation to modify current statutes to address the future plans for the UWS.

Materials Submitted by Julie Gordon, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration, University of Wisconsin System

• UW-Madison Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Milwaukee Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Eau Claire Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Green Bay Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-LaCrosse Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Oshkosh Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Parkside Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Platteville Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-River Falls Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Stevens Point Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Stout Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Superior Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW-Whitewater Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2023-24
• UW Central Administration Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2020-21
• UW Colleges Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2019-20
• UW-Extension Summary of Budget Allocations, 1973-74 through 2019-20
• UW System Administration Summary of Budget Allocations, 1999-00 through 2023-24

Materials Submitted by Jason Stein, President, Wisconsin Policy Forum

• "The Universities of Wisconsin and Their Governance," (August 2024)
• “Falling Behind? The State of Wisconsin’s Public Colleges and Universities”
• Additional Wisconsin Policy Forum Resources

Materials Submitted by Sean P. Nelson, Vice President for Finance and Administration, University of Wisconsin System

• "Universities of Wisconsin, 2023-2024 Ongoing Budget, Exhibit 1, Budget Allocations by Cluster, University, and Program"
• "Universities of Wisconsin, 2024-25 Ongoing Annual Base Budget"
• "Resource Allocation 2015-2017"
• "Universities of Wisconsin, FY24 General Purpose Revenue (GPR)"
• Memo to Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein, Co-Chairs, Joint Committe on Finance, from Jay O. Rothman, President, Universities of Wisconsin, "Outcomes Based Funding, Fiscal Year 2023-24" (December 2023)
• "Report on UW System Outcomes-Based Funding, FY24"
• "Report of the Funding Allocation Working Group" (October 9, 2014)
• "GPR Allocation Review", Board of Regents Meeting (July 8, 2021)

Materials Submitted by Jim Langdon, Public Member

• "University of Wisconsin System Reorganization and Reform" Memorandum (August 29, 2024)