University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point at Marshfield
The University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County, part of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, is a two-year campus of the University of Wisconsin System located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA.
School
UW–Marshfield/Wood County is one of 13 freshman-sophomore liberal arts transfer campuses of the UW Colleges and offers a general education associate degree. After beginning their studies at UW–Marshfield/Wood County, students transfer to other UW System institutions as well as to colleges and universities throughout the country to complete their bachelor's degrees.
History
The construction of the campus began in 1963 with three buildings.[1] The campus was an extension of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Three more buildings were constructed in 1971.[1] The University of Wisconsin System was formed in 1973.[1] UW–Marshfield/Wood County was one of 14 charter University of Wisconsin Center two year campuses.[1] The campus underwent a $5.1 million expansion and remodeling project in 1998.[1] The current campus features a 114 wooded acres west of downtown Marshfield. The campus offers a liberal arts foundation focused on students who will transfer after two years to a B.S. program. The campus also offers a Fastrack program with several collabaorative degree programs. The campus enrolls approxiamtely 650 students per semester. There are several varsity sports programs including volleyball, men and women's basketball, gold, and tennise. The current Dean (since 2002) is Dr. Andrew Keogh.
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