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Members:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>Rank<\/th>Department<\/th>Div<\/th>E\/A<\/th>Term Ends<\/th>Email<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Kidiocus King-Carroll<\/td>FAC<\/td>African & African Diaspora Studies<\/td>AH<\/td>E<\/td>2028<\/td>kidocus@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Bryce Lord<\/td>AS<\/td>Public & Nonprofit Administration<\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2028<\/td>balord@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Danielle Romain Dagenhardt<\/td>FAC<\/td>Criminal Justice & Criminology<\/td>PR<\/td>E<\/td>2028<\/td>dmromain@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Susan Wirka 1<\/sup><\/td>US<\/td>Helen Bader School of Social Welfare<\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2028<\/td>wirka@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Jennifer Fink<\/td>FAC<\/td>Health Care Administration<\/td>PR<\/td>A<\/td>2027<\/td>jtfink@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Sergio Lopez-Pineiro<\/td>FAC<\/td>Architecture<\/td>PR<\/td>E<\/td>2027<\/td>lopezpin@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Kyle Norris<\/td>AS<\/td>Peck School of the Arts<\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2027<\/td>norriskr@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Zachary Durlam 2<\/sup><\/td>FAC<\/td>Music<\/td>AH<\/td>E<\/td>2026<\/td>durlam@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Ora John Reuter, Chair<\/strong><\/td>FAC<\/td>Political Science<\/td>SS<\/td>E<\/td>2026<\/td>reutero@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Randall Trumbull Holper<\/td>AS<\/td>Peck School of the Arts<\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2026<\/td>rgholper@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Tian Zhao 3<\/sup><\/td>FAC<\/td>Computer Science<\/td>NS<\/td>A<\/td>2026<\/td>tzhao@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Michelle Johnson<\/td>Chief Marketing Officer<\/td>Marketing & Communications (VC Rep)<\/td>x-o<\/td>o<\/td>2026<\/td>john3453@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Gina Lukaszewicz<\/td>AS<\/td>University Advancement<\/td>x-o<\/td>o<\/td>2026<\/td>lukaszew@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
Marissa Steinhofer<\/td>AS<\/td>Secretary of the University\u2019s Ofc<\/td>x-o<\/td>o<\/td>2026<\/td>steinho2@uwm.edu<\/td><\/tr>
< ><\/td>Student<\/td> <\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2026<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
< ><\/td>Student<\/td> <\/td>\u2013<\/td>A<\/td>2026<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
< > Yet to be appointed
1 Repl. R. Sauers (2027-A)
Designated to call first meeting
2 Repl. K. Surerus (2026-E)
x-o Ex-officio
3 Repl. S. Jozwik (2026-A)
o Serves by virtue of office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Charter:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A3.9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 University Relations Committee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The committee advises UWM Administration on University Relations policy, including public events, development, and community engagement. It reports to the Faculty Senate on related concerns and encourages participation from colleges and divisions in University Relations efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Membership.<\/strong>\u00a0The committee is composed of the following members:\n
      \n
    1. seven faculty members, not more than one shall be from a single college:\n
        \n
      1. four elected Faculty members;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. three Faculty members, appointed by the Chancellor from a list to be submitted by the Nominations Committee;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. three members of the Academic Staff to be appointed by the Chancellor from a list submitted by the Academic Staff Committee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. one member of the University Staff appointed by the Chancellor from a list submitted by the University Staff Committee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. two students appointed annually by the Student Association;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. three members ex-officio and non-voting members, as follows:\n
          \n
        1. the Vice Chancellor of Marketing & Communication or designee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement or their designee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. the Secretary of the University or their designee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Functions.<\/strong>\n
            \n
          1. Advises UWM Administration on policy matters relating to University Relations including public events, development, public information, alumni relations, government relations, and related areas of community relations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Reports to the Faculty Senate on any matters of concern in the areas of University Relations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Promotes support and participation of the colleges, and Divisions in various University Relations efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Meetings:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The URC met on the following days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • September 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • October 16, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • November 20, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • February 19, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • March 26, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • April 23, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Throughout the year, the committee received updates and presentations from campus leaders on the following topics, followed by questions and discussion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • State budget advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Advocacy for capital projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • UWM\u2019s branding campaign<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • UWM\u2019s social media policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Federal budget actions and UWM response<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • UWM\u2019s marketing budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Fundraising<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Alumni relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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