The UW System exists to help the State of Wisconsin. I have been a resident of Wisconsin my entire life. Shrinking our budget, when we need to invest in Wisconsin talent to win the war for talent, would have serious consequences. A thread:
Simply put, there is no reason these investments cannot be made. Tens of thousands of students and their families are counting upon the legislature to partner with our universities to provide these opportunities. 3/3
It’s time to stop hopscotching around the need to invest in WI’s workforce challenges. A clear example: UW universities have increased graduates in STEM and health care fields by over 30% in the past decade and now nearly 4 in 10 grads are in those fields. 1/
@uwgbchancellor@wisystto Thanks @uwgbchancellor ! We are proud of the partnership! @uwgb is a big contributor to making UW regional campuses #2 in the country in innovation impact productivity. Keep up the great work!
Thanks @wisystto for supporting our efforts and providing opportunities for students to innovate, build curiosity, and become entrepreneurial. We help students build these skills so they are prepared for the opportunities in today's and tomorrow's economy!
@wisystto@TStillWTC I am pleased to announce that @TStillWTC has joined the @wisystto Board of Trustees. We are fortunate to have such an excellent advocate of innovation and entrepreneurship help us support the 11 regional comprehensive campuses throughout the @UWSystem
@wisystto This ranking validates the important investments made to support the next generation in learning how to think critically and innovate through their experiences in college.