What every Badger needs to know
Jobs. Education. Healthcare. As a Wisconsin citizen, these issues are important to you. Learn more about the University of Wisconsin-Madison's leadership role in the areas you think are most essential to our state.
The UW Needs You
State support. State funding made up 27 percent of UW-Madison's budget in 1999, down to just 21 percent in 2008. A recent Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report ranked Wisconsin 49th our of 50 states in increasing funding for higher education over the past five years.
Faculty retention. During the past three years, outside job offers to UW faculty have nearly doubled. Salaries for UW-Madison professors rank last among 12 comparable public institutions.
Graduate student retention. Graduate students play a vital role in the university's research and teaching mission. UW-Madison faces increased costs and tougher competition for the best students.
Affordability. In-state tuition has more than doubled in the past ten years, threatening the affordability of a public college education. The average debt for students graduating in 2007 was $21, 018.
The UW Needs You
State support. State funding made up 27 percent of UW-Madison's budget in 1999, down to just 21 percent in 2008. A recent Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report ranked Wisconsin 49th our of 50 states in increasing funding for higher education over the past five years.
Faculty retention. During the past three years, outside job offers to UW faculty have nearly doubled. Salaries for UW-Madison professors rank last among 12 comparable public institutions.
Graduate student retention. Graduate students play a vital role in the university's research and teaching mission. UW-Madison faces increased costs and tougher competition for the best students.
Affordability. In-state tuition has more than doubled in the past ten years, threatening the affordability of a public college education. The average debt for students graduating in 2007 was $21, 018.
