Overview
The Office of the Vice President for Administration is responsible for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the University of Wisconsin System institutions. It advises the Board of Regents, President of the UW System, and UW universities in formulating, interpreting, and implementing policies related to sound business operations, oversight, and strategic planning. It also provides leadership for systemwide projects to ensure highly functioning services consistent with best practices.
The Vice President supports the President of the UW System in developing recommendations to assist the Board of Regents in fulfilling its responsibilities to maintain and advance public trust and to engage university leadership in strategic planning and consensus-building regarding the development of infrastructure, facilities, and human capital.
Leadership
Sean Nelson
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Contact
1760 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-1311
Fax: (608) 262-3985
snelson@uwsa.edu
Staff
Sarah Ebben
Business System Administrator
780 Regent Street
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 265-4623
sebben@uwsa.edu
Erin R. Hastey
Project Assistant
Administrative Policies and Special Projects
780 Regent Street
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 262-4318
erhastey@uwsa.edu
Brenda Joyce
Executive Assistant
1700 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-5512
bjoyce@uwsa.edu
Jenna Weidner
Special Assistant to the Vice President for Administration
1616 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-6236
jweidner@uwsa.edu
Departments
Office of Administrative Services
Oversees risk management, procurement, and office & building services.
Office of Capital Planning & Budget
Offers institutional partners guidance and expertise in capital planning, budgeting, and architectural/engineering services to assist them in developing and maintaining their biggest single physical investment – university facilities. This office also develops the Board of Regents biennial capital budget request.
Office of Information Security
Oversees the security of UW System Administration's information and supports the academic and research ambitions of the UW community.
Office of Learning & Information Technology Services
Supports the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning mission of UW System. Also supports information technology systems and services for UW System Administration.
UW-Shared Services
UW-Shared Services provides human resources, payroll, benefits, business services, and reporting services to UW System employees and universities.