Leaders from the Wisconsin Technical College System, Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities will hold a joint news conference on Thursday, May 22, to address potential changes to federal financial aid programs.
WTCS President Layla Merrifield, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and WAICU President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer will be joined by students who currently receive federal financial aid.
The news conference will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Madison College - Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St, Madison, WI 53713 in room 203. Media should be in place by 2:20 p.m. A mult-box will be available. WisconsinEye has been invited to provide live coverage.
What: Joint News Conference: Addressing Potential Changes to Federal Financial Aid Programs
When: Thursday, May 22, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Madison College - Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St, Madison, WI 53713, Room 203
Who:
- News conference speakers:
- Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Mark Thomas, Madison College
- President Layla Merrifield, Wisconsin Technical College System
- President Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin
- President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- Students who receive federal financial aid
Parking: Parking is available at the Goodman South main lot.
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About the Wisconsin Technical College System
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 287,000 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.
About the Universities of Wisconsin
The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 164,400 students. Awarding nearly 36,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.
About the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the official organization of the 22 independent (or private) institutions of higher learning in Wisconsin. Membership is limited to accredited, nonprofit institutions, headquartered in Wisconsin. WAICU members collectively enroll more than 52,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year, graduating 12,800 students annually. WAICU members offer more than 400 academic majors and minors and produce 23 percent of all the bachelor’s degrees and 33 percent of all the advanced degrees awarded in the state. WAICU’s mission is: “Working together for educational opportunity.” Visit wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org to learn more.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Katy Pettersen
katy.pettersen@wtcsystem.edu
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Pamela Seelman
pamela.seelman@waicu.org
UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN
Mark Pitsch
mark.pitsch@wisconsin.edu
