At their annual retreat last week, Dean Kate VandenBosch informed department chairs of the approved FY19 faculty positions. There were several requests for both a […]

A friend of mine was recently shocked to find out that, as a university employee, I don’t get summer break. Few of us do, and […]

Last Wednesday, alumni and friends of CALS gathered with faculty, staff, and members of the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) Board for […]

All departments in CALS submitted a concept document proposing a future structure to merge, collaborate or remain as is. In a recent communication to department […]

Last week we told you about the Demeter Garden party, but had the wrong date. The correct date is Wednesday, June 13. Join Demeter members […]

How will five-year plans be used? Plans will be used in a variety of ways to enhance our ability to set and meet goals to […]

Dean Kate VandenBosch released early drafts of a planning template and guidance document that departments will use to outline priorities and activities for the next […]

The Organization Redesign Committee recommended the college adopt a new model for allocating state funding (tuition and General Purpose Revenue) from vacated faculty lines. They […]

As we move forward with the CALS Organizational Redesign and departments begin to explore possible partnerships in the form of mergers and collaboratives, some questions […]

This week I will send individual letters to each of our 17 department chairs with redesign recommendations. Department chairs have been asking for direction on […]