WAUKESHA – Speaking as the chief executive officer of the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha campus, Interim Dean Jane Crisler affirmed Governor Doyle’s action as he signed the 2005-07 biennial budget. “We’re delighted the Governor endorsed the value of UW-Waukesha,” she said.

“He clearly recognized the quality UW education the campus offers as well as the cost-savings it provides to residents of Waukesha County.”

Mike Gapinski, Delafield, father of two current UW-Waukesha students and three younger children potentially in the admission pipeline, believes, “This is a great day for all UW Colleges and the thousands of students, taxpayers, and business owners who appreciate affordable access to higher education.”

A student who completes the first two years of a college degree at UW-Waukesha saves $2014 at current rates in tuition each year over the cost of attending UW-Milwaukee. Taxpayers save, too. In 2004-05, UW-Waukesha had the lowest operating cost per student: $7,002 vs. $8,782 per full-time-equivalent student at UW-Milwaukee. “Speaking on behalf of the students,” says Camille Ovadal, Waukesha, vice president of the campus student government, “we are very appreciative of the Governor’s budget vetoes, with a special, emphatic ‘thank you’ for giving back to students the $8 million in financial aid.

“I chose UW-Waukesha because of the smaller class sizes and lower tuition. I am grateful that that will not be changing. As a single parent, I would not have been able to attend school if it weren’t for UW-Waukesha. This will ease my burden in providing for my son and paying tuition.”

Some students come to UW Waukesha as a “second chance,” because they have been refused admission to a 4-year campus. Yet, 78 percent of those who transfer go on to earn a bachelor’s degree. That’s the highest rate among all transfer students.

UW-Waukesha serves as a gateway to the entire UW System. Its students transfer to UW campuses in Milwaukee, Madison, Whitewater, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Stevens Point, and others as well as to private colleges in Wisconsin, particularly Carroll College and Marquette University, and beyond its borders. They start in Waukesha and create an impact in much wider circles.

With UW-Milwaukee offering three bachelor’s degrees at the UW-Waukesha campus and both UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater offering the Master of Business Administration on site, Waukesha students conveniently can start their college education, earn a bachelor’s degree, and finish an MBA without having to leave their home community. Interim Dean Crisler seeks further collaboration to expand the study options for Waukesha students to complete degrees.

WAUKESHA – Speaking as the chief executive officer of the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha campus, Interim Dean Jane Crisler affirmed Governor Doyle’s action as he signed the 2005-07 biennial budget. “We’re delighted the Governor endorsed the value of UW-Waukesha,” she said.

“He clearly recognized the quality UW education the campus offers as well as the cost-savings it provides to residents of Waukesha County.”

Mike Gapinski, Delafield, father of two current UW-Waukesha students and three younger children potentially in the admission pipeline, believes, “This is a great day for all UW Colleges and the thousands of students, taxpayers, and business owners who appreciate affordable access to higher education.”

A student who completes the first two years of a college degree at UW-Waukesha saves $2014 at current rates in tuition each year over the cost of attending UW-Milwaukee. Taxpayers save, too. In 2004-05, UW-Waukesha had the lowest operating cost per student: $7,002 vs. $8,782 per full-time-equivalent student at UW-Milwaukee. “Speaking on behalf of the students,” says Camille Ovadal, Waukesha, vice president of the campus student government, “we are very appreciative of the Governor’s budget vetoes, with a special, emphatic ‘thank you’ for giving back to students the $8 million in financial aid.

“I chose UW-Waukesha because of the smaller class sizes and lower tuition. I am grateful that that will not be changing. As a single parent, I would not have been able to attend school if it weren’t for UW-Waukesha. This will ease my burden in providing for my son and paying tuition.”

Some students come to UW Waukesha as a “second chance,” because they have been refused admission to a 4-year campus. Yet, 78 percent of those who transfer go on to earn a bachelor’s degree. That’s the highest rate among all transfer students.

UW-Waukesha serves as a gateway to the entire UW System. Its students transfer to UW campuses in Milwaukee, Madison, Whitewater, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Stevens Point, and others as well as to private colleges in Wisconsin, particularly Carroll College and Marquette University, and beyond its borders. They start in Waukesha and create an impact in much wider circles.

With UW-Milwaukee offering three bachelor’s degrees at the UW-Waukesha campus and both UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater offering the Master of Business Administration on site, Waukesha students conveniently can start their college education, earn a bachelor’s degree, and finish an MBA without having to leave their home community. Interim Dean Crisler seeks further collaboration to expand the study options for Waukesha students to complete degrees.