Welcome to the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) Website!  

 

 

As university women, we each have an important role to play in Wisconsin's transition to a global, knowledge-based economy.  

When an advisor supports a student parent on her challenging path through school, when a faculty member mentors an undergraduate researcher, when a bench scientist dedicates her time to bringing a new drug to market, university women are having a positive impact on Wisconsin's economy.   

Higher education is an essential ingredient for the knowledge-based economy. Our work translates into a more educated citizenry, into more jobs for Wisconsin, and into new businesses that are attracted to a highly skilled workforce and the cutting-edge research produced by universities.  

WWHEL contributes to Wisconsin’s economy and overall well-being by supporting the continuous learning, advancement, and support of current and aspiring women leaders in higher education. I encourage you to become involved at the local, state, and national level to strengthen, develop, and support women leaders.

As the current 2009 President of the WWHEL Board of Directors I welcome you to our website, where you can learn more about the opportunities for growth offered through WWHEL. These opportunities are made possible by the institutional sponsors that support the WWHEL activities through the Leadership, Support, Challenge, Associate, and Participant Circles. 

Rita Hartung Cheng
2009 WWHEL President