Chancellor's Office
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford.
Menke replaces Ford, who will become Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. Ford has been the Chancellor at UW-Parkside since 2009.
“Chancellor Ford has been a champion for students at UW-Parkside and across the UW System. We will miss her tremendously,” Rothman said. “I am pleased Scott has agreed to serve as interim chancellor. He will ensure a smooth transition while we find a new leader.”
Dr. Lynn Akey Selected as Next Chancellor of UW-Parkside
Chancellor Updates and News
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DR. LYNN D. AKEY NAMED NEW CHANCELLOR OF UW-PARKSIDE
Dr. Lynn D. Akey, Vice President for Student Success, Analytics and Integrated Planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been named the 7th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Parkside.The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Akey’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Akey will assume the leadership post January 2, 2024.
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Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke named interim chancellor of UW-Parkside
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford. -
DR. BRYAN ALBRECT: COLLEAGUE, PARTNER AND FRIEND
Chancellor Debbie Ford shares her thoughts on the career and retirement of Dr. Bryan Albrecht, president of Gateway Technical College.
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CONGRESSIONAL HEARING:
CHANCELLOR FORD'S TESTIMONY
Chancellor Debbie Ford called it an honor to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Economy on Monday, April 11, 2022. The field hearing highlighted the efforts of area businesses and the university to create a climate that helps graduates move successfully into the workforce.
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CHANCELLOR FORD'S INTERVIEW WITH WGTD
Listen to Chancellor Debbie Ford's interview with Greg Berg from WGTD, 91.1 FM. Chancellor Ford addresses a variety of topics, updates, and happenings at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
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This coming year, we will launch the UW-Parkside 2025 Strategic Framework with a bold vision to create more talent for our region, our state, our nation and our world. Our future goals will continue to align with the hallmarks of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Student Success, Academic Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement.
Our strategic framework will establish a clear path for the future success of the university and its graduates. We are committed to providing the opportunity for a university degree to a diverse group of individuals.
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