Leadership and Administration
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Thomas Gibson became the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jan. 11, 2021.
A mission-driven leader, Dr. Gibson is focused on three key goals to achieve student success: Ensuring academic excellence. expanding inclusive excellence, increasing enrollment and growth.
GET TO KNOW CHANCELLOR GIBSON
Watch a video from Chancellor Gibson’s “Get to Know” series.
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The mission of the Division of Academic Affairs, led by Provost and Vice Chancellor La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, is to support the outstanding work of UW-Stevens Point’s faculty and staff in fostering student success, providing enriching learning experiences, and enhancing their own professional development.
The provost serves as UW-Stevens Point’s chief academic officer, providing oversight for the university’s four colleges, its many academic programs, and its faculty and instructional academic staff.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Division of Student Affairs, led by Vice Chancellor Al Thompson, is dedicated to providing students with transformational living and learning experiences.
In partnership with the university and community, the division supports an environment of mutual respect and integrity that encourages students to achieve their optimal potential as individuals, scholars, and global citizens.
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BUSINESS AFFAIRS
The Division of Business Affairs, led by Vice Chancellor Pratima Gandhi, is dedicated to providing high quality service to the campus and clientele we serve. The individuals who work in Business Affairs are motivated to carrying out their responsibilities by having an appreciation and understanding for the clientele served. We pride ourselves on a minimum of bureaucracy and procedures and try to provide you with immediate answers to questions and challenges.
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UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
The UW–Stevens Point University Advancement unit, led by William Broussard, is responsible for working with alumni, parents, donors and our local communities to generate the support and financial resources needed to fulfill the mission of the university. University Advancement includes both the UWSP Alumni Office and the UWSP Foundation.
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SHARED GOVERNANCE
Common Council
Common Council is the representative body of academic staff, faculty, and university staff in UW-Stevens Point shared governance. All university personnel (academic staff, faculty, and university staff) play an important role in recommending policies to the administration in many areas; academic and curricular issues are the specific responsibility of faculty and academic staff. The Chancellor has demonstrated a commitment to strong shared governance, the success of which depends upon the administration’s openness to listening to and consulting with university personnel, and university personnel’s willingness to participate in this important responsibility. All university members are encouraged to attend and participate in shared governance.
Student Government Association
Our role is to be active participants in the governance of the university, representing student interests, and creating policies concerning student life, services, and interests. We maintain the sole authority over the disposition of the allocable Segregated University Fees and the review of non-allocable Segregated University Fees. We also appoint students for institutional governance positions.