The University of Wisconsin–Extension (UW–Extension) was the outreach arm of the
University of Wisconsin System. It provides statewide access to university system's resources and research to Wisconsin residents of all ages. Fulfilling the promise of the
Wisconsin Idea
The Wisconsin Idea is a public philosophy that has influenced policy and ideals in the U.S. state of Wisconsin's education system and politics.
In education, emphasis is often placed on how the Idea articulates education's role for Wisconsin ...
, UW–Extension extended the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state through its four divisions of Cooperative Extension, Continuing and Online Education, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Public Broadcasting. It was created as a division of
UW–Madison in 1907, and took its new form in 1965 as an autonomous unit. The abolition of UW-Extension as a separate entity was begun July 1, 2018.
Organization
With offices in all 72 Wisconsin counties, on four UW campuses, and in three tribal nations, the Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Division worked with local, state, and federal partners to provide educational programs in six areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development]; Family Living; 4-H Youth Development; Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey; and Leadership Wisconsin.
The Division of Continuing and Online Education, offered credit, noncredit, professional development, and personal enrichment programs through the 26 UW System campuses and online courses and programs throughout the world. The online Bachelor of Science degree in sustainable management was added in 2009 in partnership with
UW–Parkside,
UW–River Falls,
UW–Stout, and
UW–Superior.
The Division of Business and Entrepreneurship was a UW–Extension business resource group organized as a collection of affiliated yet independent business support centers and initiatives. The educational, consulting, and research services focus on improving the overall quality of Wisconsin business startups and developing high-potential companies.
The Division of Public Broadcasting was responsible for
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a network of 34 public radio stations in the state of Wisconsin. WPR's network is divided into two distinct analog services, the ''Ideas Network'' and the '' NPR News & Music Network,'' as well as the ''All Classic ...
and
Wisconsin Public Television
PBS Wisconsin (formerly Wisconsin Public Television or WPT) is a state network of non-commercial educational television stations operated primarily by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It c ...
, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, and provides interactive audio, video, and digital media for education and communications.
On November 9, 2017, the UW Board of Regents voted to proceed with a proposal that splits UW–Extension's divisions between UW-Madison and the
University of Wisconsin System administration. The Cooperative Extension Division and the Conference Centers is becoming part of UW–Madison, while the system administration are taking over the Division of Business and Entrepreneurship, Division of Public Broadcasting, and Division of Continuing and Online Education.
UW Restructure FAQs page
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See also
* PBS Wisconsin
PBS Wisconsin (formerly Wisconsin Public Television or WPT) is a state network of non-commercial educational television stations operated primarily by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It c ...
* University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is an online interdisciplinary sustainable management bachelor's degree program. A joint effort between the University of Wisconsin–Extension and four of the University of Wisconsin campuses, U ...
* Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a network of 34 public radio stations in the state of Wisconsin. WPR's network is divided into two distinct analog services, the ''Ideas Network'' and the '' NPR News & Music Network,'' as well as the ''All Classic ...
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External links
Official website
University of Wisconsin System
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