UWRF Administration

Dr. Don Betz

Commentary

Chancellor

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I am excited about the defining roles that this distinguished institution will play in the coming decades.

UW-River Falls is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of our increasingly globalized environment. UW-River Falls’s gifted faculty and committed staff work daily to enhance the quality of life and the quality of education. We are here to help students learn and we are committed to be lifelong learners.

Our focus is student success and civic responsibility. Here students have the opportunity to explore their interests and to develop and refine lifelong learning skills and habits. These include critical thinking, writing, speaking, listening, technology, communication skills and leadership. These abilities prepare students to become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens. We strive to offer students the understanding, skills and motivation to shape the society we all share. In this pursuit, UW-River Falls is an able and steadfast partner in preparing students for lives of opportunity, purpose and engagement at home and around the globe.

Above all, UW-River Falls is a community of caring educators and learners striving each day to effectively serve the needs and aspirations of the faculty, staff, community and, importantly, our students.

Inspired by a clear set of values and by the hundreds of faculty and staff who are the life force of this university, we invite you to bring your dreams here. We will match your commitment, enthusiasm and persistence to achieve your goals with our expertise, vision, a clear sense of service, and a devotion to continuous improvement.

Welcome to your future! Come join us in cultivating citizens and leaders.

Don Betz
Chancellor