Division of Academic & Student Affairs
The mission of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs is to fulfill the Universities of Wisconsin’s commitment to academic excellence, faculty and student success, shared governance, and community engagement. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training, and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose is the search for truth.
In collaboration with the leaders, faculty, staff, and students of the 13 universities comprising the Universities of Wisconsin, the division advises and provides vision, leadership, and service to the Board of Regents and President to ensure:
- All Wisconsin residents have access to high-quality educational experiences, and their success is central to everything we do.
- All universities model equitable policies and practices, so every student is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of life and work in an increasingly diverse state, nation, and world.
- All universities support opportunities for faculty, students, and staff to discover and share knowledge through research, scholarship, teaching, and service, which advances the Wisconsin Idea by meeting the educational, economic, and cultural needs of Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
- The Universities of Wisconsin remains a national leader in public higher education.
Johannes Britz
Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Contact
1730 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
johannes.britz@wisconsin.edu
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About Johannes Britz
Johannes Britz began serving as Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the Universities of Wisconsin in June 2022. Britz had been Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW–Milwaukee, where he also is a professor in the School of Information Studies. Prior to becoming UW-Milwaukee’s interim Provost (2010) and permanent Provost (2012), he served as Dean of the School of Information Studies from 2005 to 2010. He held a concurrent appointment as interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences from 2008 to 2009.
He holds two doctoral degrees from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He serves on the editorial board of multiple academic journals. He is a member of national and international committees in higher education. He also is a member of the South African Academy for Science and Art.
Britz has broad international experience both as a researcher and consultant. He has a specific interest in social justice and information poverty and works primarily in Africa on these topics. He is the author and co-author of more than 100 scholarly publications. He has acted as a consultant for a number of African governments as well as private sector firms. In recognition of his work developing information ethics in Africa, the World Technology Forum named him one of five finalists for its Ethics Award in 2009.
- Direct Admissions
- Dual Enrollment
- International Education & Engagement
- Online Strategic Growth Initiative
Jenna Graff
International Coordinator
1730 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-7727
jenna.graff@wisconsin.edu
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Jenna Graff began serving as International Coordinator in the Division of Academic & Student Affairs in March 2025, providing leadership, direction, planning, and support to the Universities of Wisconsin in attaining the internationalization goals outlined in the Universities of Wisconsin Strategic Plan. She administers the higher education segment of the Hessen (Germany)-Wisconsin Partnership and works closely with the UW Administration and UW academic and international colleagues in identifying, integrating, and implementing efforts to grow internationalization of higher education.
Prior to transitioning into this position, Graff served as UW-Oshkosh’s Director of the Office of International Education since its inception in 2003, overseeing study abroad and student exchange, immigration advising, National Student Exchange, an Intensive English Program, and inbound custom group programs for students and professionals from various countries. Her work involved project management, travel risk management, financial operations, contract negotiations, process development, insurance, emergency response planning, and compliance with relevant federal, state, system, and university regulations and policies.
She earned her B.A. in Spanish, graduating Magna Cum Laude from UW-Oshkosh, and her M.S. in Educational Leadership, also from UW-Oshkosh.
Office of Academic Affairs
Facilitates the program approval and change processes for the Board of Regents, the Universities of Wisconsin President, and the UW universities to sustain sufficient access for students to majors and careers, identify gaps in systemwide program array, and analyze the workforce development needs of the state—all in the context of efficient management of systemwide resources. OAA engages faculty in communities of practice informed by scholarship and critical reflection that results in meaningful learning for all students in the Universities of Wisconsin.
Office of Enrollment & Student Success
Works collaboratively with partners in the Universities of Wisconsin and the state to ensure all students can access and succeed in college. Through strategic and student-centered policies, practices, and programs, our work fosters equitable and inclusive access and engagement to support each student's ability to realize their educational goals and personal potential.
Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources
Works in partnership with all 13 UW universities to develop and deliver online semester- and competency-based degrees and a broad array of credit and non-credit certificates, courses, and other credentials to help adult and professional learners achieve their academic and professional development goals.
Office of Policy Analysis & Research
Informs Universities of Wisconsin planning, policy development, evaluation, and decision-making processes, and helps guide the Universities of Wisconsin's strategic direction to realize the Wisconsin Idea in higher education through data and evidence-based analysis.