UW-MadisonFriday, November 13
UW-Madison chancellor finalist John Coleman says he wants to return to campus
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John Coleman, the second of three finalists to present, spent 22 years on the UW-Madison faculty. He's now provost at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. "I'm not looking for any other jobs," he told a Memorial Union crowd Thursday.
UW-Madison's three chancellor finalists present over three days
- Nov. 5UW-Madison names Rashid Bashir, John Coleman and Radenka Maric as finalists.
- Nov. 9Rashid Bashir presents.
- Nov. 12John Coleman presents at the Memorial Union.
- Nov. 13Radenka Maric is scheduled to present at Tripp Commons.
- Nov. 14The online feedback survey closes at 10:30 a.m.
Sources: The Capital Times, WMTV 15 NEWS
Coleman said cost is one of higher education's biggest challenges, and he said making higher education more affordable and accessible must be a priority. He said UW-Madison should reexamine whether to raise the income threshold for Bucky's Tuition Promise.
Illinois' aid covers families earning up to $75,000; Bucky's stops at $65,000
Source: The Capital Times
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Illinois program | $75,000 |
| Bucky's Tuition Promise | $65,000 |
- Last forum: Radenka Maric, Fri., Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., Tripp Commons
- Streaming: the event won't be streamed online
- Feedback survey: open until 10:30 a.m. Sat., Nov. 14
- Regents committee: interviews Friday and Saturday
The Board of Regents will appoint the next chancellor, who's expected to start next year. Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots has led the campus since May, when Jennifer Mnookin left for Columbia University.
Sources: The Capital Times, WKOW, WMTV 15 NEWS