The University of Wisconsin System announced Friday that Aaron Brower will serve as interim chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension, taking over for Raymond Cross who was recently named the new UW System President.
Brower served as the interim provost and vice chancellor of UW-Extension and as a special assistant for educational strategies to previous UW System President Kevin Reilly since August 2012, according to a UW System release.
Upon receiving approval next month from the Board of Regents, Brower’s responsibilities will be effective Feb. 15, the same time Cross is expected to take his new office.
“Ray has set us on a great track, and I look forward to continuing our prominence and impact through UW Colleges and UW-Extension across the state,” Brower said in the statement.
Brower will serve in the position until the the Board of Regents chooses a permanent candidate for the chancellor position. A search-and-screen process for the new chancellor is currently being developed by regent members, according to the release.
