 |
David Markee, Chancellor, UW–Platteville |
| 1 University Plaza |
|
| Platteville, WI 53818-3099 |
| (608) 342-1234 |
| markee@uwplatt.edu |
|
| David J. Markee has been chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville since August, 1996, and is the only chancellor of the UW System’s 13 campuses currently leading his alma mater. He is recognized for establishing distance learning; addressing entrepreneurial opportunities; internationalization of the campus; and improving the quality of student life as priorities on the campus. He has also encouraged development of web-based academic programs; created sister schools and related exchange programs; enhanced or built new student support facilities, including a Student and Technology Center; and obtained the resources to build new or renovate classroom facilities.
Prior to his appointment as chancellor at UW–Platteville, Markee served for two years as vice president for institutional advancement at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was also a tenured professor at the NAU Center for Excellence in Education. From 1980 to 94, Markee served as NAU’s vice president for student services. During this time he helped to initiate development of a masters program in student services, directed the University’s statewide distance education initiative, developed and helped grow auxiliary and cost recovery operations and was responsible for the university’s division intercollegiate athletic program. Early in his career, he served as assistant chancellor at UW–Whitewater and director of student life at the University of Missouri–Columbia. In addition, he began his career as a high school English instructor.
Markee’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in English and geography and a master’s degree in counselor education from UW–Platteville. He earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia in 1974. |
|
