University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at Washington County

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at Washington County is a campus of the College of General Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and is located in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. In 2018, the college became a regional campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at Washington County
TypeState university
Established1968
ChancellorMark Mone
Postgraduates0
Location
West Bend
,
Wisconsin
,
United States
CampusUrban
NicknameWildcats
Websitehttp://uwm.edu/washington

History

The founding of a University of Wisconsin System campus in Washington County began with the purchase of land owned by local farmer Carl Pick and UW Regent approval of the site on November 12, 1965.[1] Groundbreaking for the new campus took place on July 12, 1967 and classes first started in September, 1968. The campus has consistently expanded from 1980 to 2009 because of increased enrollment and University program offerings. On February 18, 2009 a dedication was held for the approximately 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of space that was added, including a new Learning Center, state of the art lecture halls and classrooms, engineering labs, faculty offices, and a commons area where students can relax or study.[1]

The current campus administrator is Dr. Alan Paul Price. The campus is part of the College of General Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Dr. Simon J. Bronner is its dean.

Academics

UWM at Washington County, through collaborative arrangements with four-year campuses, offers bachelor's degree programs in addition to a guaranteed transfer to any University of Wisconsin System four-year university.

References
  1. "UW-Washington County : Campus History". washington.uwc.edu. Archived from the original on 2003-09-20.

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