FOUNDATION

The Foundation seeks to enhance UW-Whitewater at Rock County's intellectual and cultural capacity through the financial support of faculty, administration, and structures. Our mission is tri-fold:

• To offer an academic arena where everyone is given a chance to succeed by assisting in the provision of:
  • A College financially available to all whether young or old, single or married, whether a grandparent, parent, or child.
  • A Campus that unites ethnic minorities, the displaced workers, returning life-long learners, and those with disabilities.
• To achieve the highest level of excellence in instruction through the support of the faculty's pursuit of knowledge.
• To assist in the provision of an environment that is most conducive to successful learning.

As well as providing for students, the Foundation also is endeavoring to provide future learning opportunities for the faculty, whether that is through conferences, seminars, or memberships in academic arenas, assuring that the UW-Whitewater at Rock County faculty's instruction remains relevant and a cut-above the rest.

Overview

Established in 1965, the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus is a partnership between Rock County, which owns and maintains the land and facilities, and the State of Wisconsin through the University of Wisconsin, which pays salaries and operational expenses.

With a student population of about 900, the campus sits on 50 acres, has a 65,000-volume library, a living prairie, and a 225-seat theater. The campus offers collaborative degree programs with UW-Platteville, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater, which allow students to complete a bachelor's degree on-site.

Community Impact

• Musical presentations, theatre productions, faculty lectures, and athletic events are open to members of the community. Most events are free!
• College for Kids offers local school children unique learning opportunities during the summer months.
• UWW Rock County faculty and staff participate each year in the local United Way campaign.
• Faculty members present a lecture series to the elderly at a local retirement community center.
• Students participate in an internship program, offering their services to local companies while gaining expertise in a chosen field.