Who We Are

Who are the UW-Madison Academic Staff, anyway?

UW-Madison academic staff are researchers, scientists, physicians, laboratory managers, principal investigators and unit directors involved directly in and in charge of scientific research important to the State of Wisconsin and important around the world. UW-Madison academic staff are on the leading edge of scientific advancement that affects the quality of life of people in Wisconsin and around the world.
UW-Madison academic staff are clinical nurses, dietitians, social workers, audiologists, genetic counselors, optometrists, speech pathologists, psychologists, pharmacists, and rehabilitation specialists involved with student care and instruction.
UW-Madison academic staff are archivists, curators, librarians, artists, student advisors, counselors, deans, career planning and placement specialists, admissions personnel, outreach and continuing education specialists, clinical professors, computer experts, residence hall managers, instrumentation innovators, instructors, program managers, lecturers, and faculty associates. All of these professionals are directly and indirectly responsible for the overall quality of education received by undergraduate and graduate students at the UW-Madison.
UW-Madison academic staff are cartographers, geologists, medical illustrators, engineers, administrative specialists, policy and planning analysts, attorneys, budget officers, controllers, consultants, and directors of computing, affirmative action, personnel, athletics, theater, business services, media development, protective services, telecommunications, and publications.

These positions are either unique to higher education and/or provide direct support for academic programming and/or develop and implement policies at UW-Madison. UW-Madison academic staff are respected professionals who contribute daily to the quality and reputation of a University recognized and respected around the world.