Wisconsin Statutes
Wis. Stat. § 36.01 (2026)
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36.01(1)(1) The legislature finds it in the public interest to provide a system of higher education which enables students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of income to participate in the search for knowledge and individual development; which stresses undergraduate teaching as its main priority; which offers selected professional graduate and research programs with emphasis on state and national needs; which fosters diversity of educational opportunity; which promotes service to the public; which makes effective and efficient use of human and physical resources; which functions cooperatively with other educational institutions and systems; and which promotes internal coordination and the wisest possible use of resources.
36.01(2)(2) The mission of the system is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge, to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional and technological expertise and a sense of purpose. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases, 1951–2000 · leading case: Riccitelli v. Broekhuizen, 595 N.W.2d 392 (Wis. 1999).
Riccitelli v. Broekhuizen, 595 N.W.2d 392 (Wis. 1999). “" Wis. Stat. § 36.01 (2). The Board of Regents is also directed to maintain, control and supervise the use of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics for the purpose of "[assisting health programs and personnel throughout the state and region in the delivery *121 of…”
State v. Kirschbaum, 535 N.W.2d 462 (Wis. Ct. App. 1995). “"A new trial is defined by Blackstone as 'a rehearing of the cause before another jury; but with as little prejudice to *37 either party, as if it had never been heard before.”
Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Wisconsin v. Dane Cnty. Bd. of Adjustment, 2000 WI App 211 (Wis. Ct. App. 2000). “Wis. Stat. § 36.01 (2). The Board of Regents is charged with "determin[ing] the educational programs to be offered in the system," and "establish[ing] policies to guide program activities to ensure that they will be compatible with the missions of the institutions of the system.”
Patterson v. Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Wisconsin Sys., 350 N.W.2d 612 (Wis. 1984). “(1) The legislature finds it in the public interest to provide a system of higher education which enables students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of income to participate in the search for knowledge and individual development; which stresses undergraduate teaching as its…”
Goldman v. Olson, 286 F. Supp. 35 (W.D. Wis. 1968). “” Chapter 36 of the Wisconsin Statutes contains many provisions dealing with the organization and functions of the University.”
Wisconsin Chapter House Ass'n of Phi Delta Theta v. Regents of the Univ. of Wisconsin, 260 Wis. 206 (Wis. 1951). “, makes provision for the establishment of a state university; sec. 36.01, Stats., establishes the university; sec.”
— Wis. Stat. § 36.01(1) — 1 case
Patterson v. Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Wisconsin Sys., 350 N.W.2d 612 (Wis. 1984). “(1) The legislature finds it in the public interest to provide a system of higher education which enables students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of income to participate in the search for knowledge and individual development; which stresses undergraduate teaching as its…”
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