Strategic Initiatives 2006-07

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education has a long and strong tradition of excellence.  Year after year, our programs have been cited among the very best in the nation.

At the same time, we recognize that we still have much more that we can do.  As good as we are, we are not as good as we can be.  We are keeping our sights set on “what can be.”

In 2001, the School’s faculty and staff undertook the process that produced our strategic plan, which is available on this website.

This year, our Administrative Council – consisting of our associate deans, department chairs, and unit directors – reviewed that plan, the underlying challenges, goals, and priorities and recognized that this guiding document was still applicable to today.

To move forward on the goals set in our plan, we are currently focusing on five key areas:

• Infusing technology into our work
• Improving diversity across the School
• Reaching and engaging our external audiences
• Recruiting and retaining high-caliber faculty, staff, and students
• Using our resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible

The School’s dedicated faculty and staff – led by our standing school-wide committees (also listed on this website) – already are working in these areas and making significant progress.

By collaborating – within and across departmental, unit, and building lines to draw upon our collective strengths – we are well-positioned to achieve these goals and further build upon the School’s excellent foundation.

-- Julie Underwood, Dean
UW-Madison School of Education

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