Our Mission

To create, integrate, transfer and apply knowledge.

Our Objective

To sustain and strengthen our position of preeminence in research and higher education.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Building Value for the People of Wisconsin

Our Strategic Priorities and Goals for 2007-09

• Amplify the Wisconsin Idea
• Promote Research
• Advance Learning
• Accelerate Internationalization
• Nurture Human Resources
• Enhance our resources and their strategic use

Accelerate Internationalization

Goal 1. Expand global competence of our students.

Corporations, educational institutions and government agencies in Wisconsin and the nation are suffering from a shortage of globally literate professionals. The economy of Wisconsin depends on our students having this global competence. We will increase participation in academic overseas programs and internationally focused curriculum.

Goal 2. Extend international research partnerships.

To achieve a position as a leading global public research university, we must establish more international research partnerships. We will expand Worldwide Universities Network and partnerships with international educational, corporate and governmental organizations, pursue transnational collaborations and solutions, and form mutually beneficial partnerships.

Goal 3. Connect international expertise with business, civic and government agencies.

To increase the state’s international knowledge base and global competitiveness, we will advance the connections between the university and the community through collaborations with private and public sectors, and the university’s alumni around the world.

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