How does the Wisconsin Idea Partnership differ from the New Badger Partnership?
The University of Wisconsin System recently provided information about how the Wisconsin Idea Partnership and the New Badger Partnership differ. Here is a slightly modified version of the UW System comparison chart.
| Wisconsin Idea Partnership (Proposed by the UW System Board of Regents) | New Badger Partnership (Proposed by UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin) |
| Existing UW System and Board of Regents | UW-Madison leaves the UW System and becomes a public authority corporation |
| All UW System campuses given operational flexibilities | Only UW-Madison given operational flexibilities |
| Existing 18-member Board of Regents, possibly regionally appointed | New 21-member board, with 11 appointed by the governor |
| Employees: state | Employees: public authority |
| Systemwide coordination avoids duplication and competition | Possible duplication and competition |
| Existing state statutes are modified (52 pages) | New chapter written in the state statutes (320 pages) |
If you enjoyed this post, please consider sending us a note or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.