David Ward Appointed Interim Chancellor
Chancellor Emeritus David Ward has agreed to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Biddy Martin.
Ward’s appointment was effective July 18. Martin announced on June 14 that she was leaving the university in July to become the president of Amherst College.
After consulting with leaders of the Board of Regents and members of the UW–Madison campus community, UW System President Kevin Reilly identified Ward as the person who could provide effective leadership for UW System’s largest campus while a search is launched for Martin’s permanent successor. Ward served as UW–Madison chancellor from 1993 to 2000, and then led the American Council on Education (ACE) in Washington, D.C., for seven years.
Martin’s permanent replacement is expected to be named by summer 2012. The leadership transition is not expected to affect day-to-day life for students or cause changes to campus academics or student services.