CHAPTER 1 - THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

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SECTION 1 THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

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STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The Universities of Wisconsin was created in 1971 as a result of the merger of the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Universities. The Universities of Wisconsin is authorized and defined by Chapter 36 of the Wisconsin statutes.

RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION

DUTIES.

The primary functions of the Universities of Wisconsin are teaching, research, and public service.

ORGANIZATION.

The Universities of Wisconsin consists of 13 universities with campuses across the state.

These universities are authorized to grant associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s degrees, and select professional doctoral degrees.

The History, Mission, and Governing Organization and Roles can be found on the Universities of Wisconsin Website: https://www.wisconsin.edu/about/