We foster in one another creativity, critical insight, empathy and intellectual courage, the hallmarks of a transformative liberal education and the foundation for active citizenship and lifelong inquiry.

We fulfill our mission through a pervasive university commitment to provide:

• Rigorous, intentional and experiential undergraduate liberal education for life and livelihood;
• Strong, distinctive professional and graduate programs that build on and strengthen our proud tradition of liberal education;
• Multicultural and international learning experiences for a diverse world;
• Exemplary student-faculty research and scholarship that enhance teaching and learning;
• An inclusive campus community that challenges students to develop their intellectual, personal, cultural and social competencies;
• Educational opportunities responsive to the needs of our communities, state, region and beyond; and
• Academic leadership in transforming liberal education.

The University offers undergraduate programs and degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences, sciences, select engineering fields, education, nursing and business. The institution also offers graduate programs related to areas of strength within the institution, including business, education, nursing, human sciences, humanities and sciences.

UW-Eau Claire mission statement amended by UWS Board of Regents Res. 8623, adopted 11/8/2002; Res. 9774, adopted 6/11/2010; and Res. 10716, adopted 6/10/2016.

We are noted for rigorous, integrated, globally infused undergraduate liberal education and distinctive, select graduate programs. We are leaders in preparing students for lifelong contributions to society through career, service and personal achievement.

1. Leadership
2. Diversity and inclusiveness
3. Innovation and continuous improvement
4. Stewardship and sustainability

The University Planning Committee is appointed by the chancellor to oversee strategic planning at the university.

2023

• Nikki Andrews, Director (Enrollment Management)
• Ann Aschenbrenner, Assistant Professor (Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences)

2024

• Jidong Zhang, Assistant Professor (Accounting and Finance)
• Saori Braun, Associate Professor (Kinesiology)

2025

• Greg Kocken, Head of Special Collections and Archives, Associate Professor (McIntyre Library + History)
• Alex Schultz, Project Coordinator (Facilities Planning and Construction)

2026

• Rochelle Hoffman, Student Affairs Program Specialist (Student Support Services)
• Jarrod Hines, Associate Professor (Psychology)

2022-23 - Serving from UWEC – Barron County

• Troy Kozma, Chair, Professor and Academic Chair (Philosophy and Religious Studies)

Ex Officio

• University Senate Chair
• University Staff Council Chair
• Director of Institutional Research
• Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
• Student Senate President

Staff

• MJ Brukardt, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Executive Director of Marketing and Planning
• Corry Mahnke, Events and Special Projects Coordinator, Office of the Chancellor

All meeting minutes are available here with your UW-Eau Claire password.

Co-Chairs

• Dang Yang, Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Heather Ann Moody, Ed.D, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
• Anjela Wong, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Education Studies

Members

• Elizabeth Glogowski, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Materials Science + Engineering
• Karen Callaway, Ph.D., Human Resources Representative, Human Resources
• Susan Kajsiab Vang, Admissions Counselor, Admissions
• Caitlin Lee, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Affirmative Action
• Shanise Walker, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
• Kallie Friede, Associate Student Services Coordinator, Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
• Nikolaus Spittlemeister, Student, UW-Eau Claire
• Kong Pheng Pha, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Critical Hmong Studies + Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
• Melissa Kozma, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Philosophy & Religious Studies + Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Affiliate
• Jayne Blodgett, Interim Dean - University Libraries, University of Northern Colorado
• Vincent Segovia, Student, UW-Eau Claire
• Pajyeeb Lo, Student, UW-Eau Claire – Marshfield
• Demetrius Smith, Ed.D, Program Director for EDI, Division of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Student Affairs
• Sudeep Bhattacharyay, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chemistry Department
• Linda Brunner, Academic Department Associate, Special Education and Inclusive Practices + Education Studies

View the EDI Strategic Plan Charge

Co-Chairs:

• Karen Mumford (faculty chair), Associate Professor and Director, Watershed Institute
• Tony Rongstad (university staff chair), Sustainability Analyst, Facilities Maintenance
• Lauren Becker, Environmental Geography major, American Indian Studies minor, Director of the Student Office of Sustainability

Faculty Members:

• Jim Boulter, Professor of Chemistry, Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies faculty
• Tarique Niazi, Professor of Environmental Sociology, Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies faculty
• Lauren Wentz, Associate Professor of Biology, UW-Eau Claire Barron County 

University Staff Members:

• Kristina Beuning, Greenhouse and Animal Care Manager, Department of Biology
• Jackie Lee, Academic Advisor, Advising, Retention and Career Center
• Cory White, Assistant Track and Field Coach (part-time), Safety, Health and Environmental Specialist, Phillips-Medisize (full-time)

Student Members:

• Katrina Kawak, Environmental Public Health major, Chemistry minor, Women’s Studies certificate, Intern for Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, previous student manager of the Student Office of Sustainability
• Maddie Loeffler, Environmental Geography major, American Indian Studies certificate, Secretary of the Geography and Anthropology Club, member of the Art Student Associatio

Xcel Energy: 

• Oscar Brandser, Accounts Manager

City of Eau Claire:

•  Ned Noel, City Planning Office 

Support: 

• Jennifer McGeorge

View the Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force Charge