Author: jrbernhardt2

UW survey offers first comprehensive look at student basic needs

Student Affairs and the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM), with support from the Graduate School, today released findings and recommendations from UW–Madison’s first comprehensive Basic Needs Survey. The survey was conducted in spring 2025 to better understand the experiences, barriers, and factors associated with basic needs access among UW–Madison students. Questions addressed food security, housing …

Badger Dialogues: Findings and Related Actions (2023-24)

In September 2023, Student Affairs established the Badger Dialogues event series to foster communication between campus administrators and students from a variety of backgrounds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Student Affairs administrators facilitated the small-group meetings to encourage open and constructive dialogue intended to deepen the understanding of student experiences of belonging and to gather …

Student Affairs seeks feedback on recommendations for student spaces and facilities on campus

In November 2022, in partnership with Flad Architects, the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), and the Universities of Wisconsin, Student Affairs launched a project to create a plan for its facilities development and space use over the next 10 years. We are now seeking input on the plan’s draft recommendations through May 17, …

Fernie Rodriguez selected as associate vice chancellor for student affairs

Fernie Rodriguez, Ph.D., will lead the Student Affairs identity and inclusion portfolio as the next associate vice chancellor for student affairs reporting directly to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor. The associate vice chancellor serves as a member of the vice chancellor’s cabinet; is a key liaison between Student Affairs and the Division of …

Smith Residence Hall tragedy

Message from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor sent to all UW–Madison students and employees.

Unrecognized student organizations

We are counting down the days to welcome you back to campus for what we hope will be a wonderful fall term. As you begin to prepare for the semester, we want to highlight an important resource related to involvement in student organizations.

Unrecognized student organizations

Dear Badgers, We are counting down the days to welcome you back to campus for what we hope will be a wonderful fall term. As you begin to prepare for the semester, we want to highlight an important resource related to involvement in student organizations. Every member of our Badger community has a responsibility to …

Seeking student input on Student Affairs strategic plan

Student Affairs at UW–Madison is a relatively new organization on campus and is in the initial stages of developing a strategic plan. Our many departments provide a large variety of programs and services supporting student health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Students are always the center of our work, …

Resources and emergency funds available to students

This message was emailed to all UW–Madison undergraduate and graduate students.  Dear students, I hope you are doing well and staying warm. In this spirit, I’m reaching out to let you know about many resources available to support you through this academic year. Emergency Support — Students experiencing emergency financial hardship and unable to meet …

New student advisory board informs COVID-19 response

Academic and operational changes at UW–Madison due to the COVID-19 pandemic came quickly this year, leaving students wondering where and how they could best provide feedback on campus decisions. In November, Student Affairs worked with the Associated Students of Madison to formalize student input through a new undergraduate student advisory board. “It’s important that students …