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Fueling the workforce

Fueling the workforce

Universities love data and one area where we have consistently gathered and employed information is in the “outcomes” for our new graduates. Our First Destinations survey tells us many things about our students as they venture into the world of work. We know: The...
2 trips to Madison and looking ahead to commencement

2 trips to Madison and looking ahead to commencement

I had the pleasure of traveling to Madison twice this week – albeit for two very different but important reasons. First, on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Legislature honored our UW Oshkosh Gymnastics team for their national championship. We are so proud of this team and the...
The only constant is change

The only constant is change

Higher education talks about change, we research new ideas, we educate ourselves on new technologies and innovation, yet when it comes to putting those changes into practice we sometimes drag our feet. We need a change on change. I had the good fortune recently to...
Libraries and boilers, and other highlights of spring

Libraries and boilers, and other highlights of spring

As we settle into spring semester, UW Oshkosh has two important projects moving through the Wisconsin legislative budget cycle – boiler replacement and Polk Library. First boilers. Why, you may ask, do we want to spend money on something like this, especially in times...
The opportunity of winter ‘break’

The opportunity of winter ‘break’

For many of us the direction and tempo of our work changes this month. We have a chance in January, however quickly it passes, to take a breath in the middle of the academic year and organize, plan and jumpstart the initiatives and projects that will move our...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Commencement

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Commencement

You may think I jest with the blog title, but I couldn’t be more serious. The holidays are a wonderful time for gatherings, celebrations, the spirit of the season, but, for me, commencement embodies all those things and more. Twice a year, when we don our regalia,...