Rep. Nedweski chairs effort to examine, evaluate, and make recommendations
Members of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the UW System were finalized today by a vote of the Joint Legislative Council. Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) was nameD chairperson of the Study Committee at the end of April.
Committee membership includes:
o Rep. Amanda Nedweski, Chair, and Sen. Cory Tomczyk, Vice Chair; Rep. Alex Joers, and Sen. Chris Larson
o Robert Atwell, Sturgeon Bay; Co-Founder Nicolet Bankshares
o Scott Beightol, Wales; Partner Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
o William Hsu, Wausau; President Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises, Inc.
o Cecelia Klingele, Madison; Professor of Law UW-Madison Law School
o Jerome Lippert, Marshfield; Owner Johoca LTD
o Janice Mueller, Madison; Retired State Auditor Legislative Audit Bureau
o S. Mark Tyler, Woodville; President Wisconsin Technical College System Board
o Kurt Bauer, Middleton; President and CEO Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
o Shauna Froelich, Green Bay; Associate Teaching Professor Communication Department UW-Green Bay
o Peter Kies, River Hills; Managing Director Robert W. Baird & Co.
o James Langdon, DeForest; Retired Vice President for Administration UW System
o Betsy Morgan, La Crosse; Interim Chancellor UW-La Crosse
o Ananth Seshadri, Madison; Professor of Economics UW-Madison
o Robert Venable, Mequon; President and CEO Miami Corporation Management
“A sincere thank you to these citizens who are willing to share their time and bring their considerable experience and knowledge to the committee. Giving proper consideration to the future of the UW System is no small task, and I appreciate the opportunity this committee and its membership has to help lead the discussion and contemplate options,” said Rep. Nedweski.
The study committee is directed to examine demographic trends affecting the University of Wisconsin System 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 potential legislation to modify current statutes to address the future plans for the University of Wisconsin System.
Legislative Council Study Committees are comprised of Legislators and citizen members with particular knowledge or interest in the topic of study. Study committees meet during the summer and fall of the even-numbered years to give additional consideration to topics and draft proposals for potential consideration in the next legislative session. The 2024 Study Committees pages are located at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lc/study/2024.
