Wisconsin

Wisconsin authorized legislation in 1994 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Wisconsin benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Wisconsin commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

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Member state since April 18, 1994
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Wisconsin Commissioners

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Tammie DeVooght

Higher Educational Aids Board

Executive Secretary

Term: 7/24/2025 to 7/1/2027

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Eric Fulcomer

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

President

Term: 7/1/2023 to 7/1/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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André Jacque

Wisconsin State Legislature

State Senator

Term: 2/21/2025 to 1/4/2027

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David Murphy

Wisconsin State Legislature

State Representative; Chair, Committee on Colleges and Universities

Term: 7/29/2025 to 6/30/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Julie Underwood

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Professor Emeritus

Term began 4/2/2019; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Wisconsin Governor's Designee

Wisconsin Commissioner Alternates

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Layla Merrifield

Wisconsin Technical College System

President

Term: 9/17/2024 to 8/31/2028

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Christopher Patton

Universities of Wisconsin

Vice President for University Relations

Term: 9/9/2024 to 8/31/2028

MHEC Wisconsin Committee Members

Sue Buth

University of Wisconsin System

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

John Dunning

University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Ex Officio)

Technologies Executive Committee

Mickie Krall

University of Wisconsin System

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council

Linh Anh Le

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU)

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

Paige Smith

Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Chet Strebe

Northcentral Technical College

Technologies Executive Committee