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Wisconsin Regents Defend Firing of UW System President as Senate Panel Pauses Action on Board Appointees

The next step hinges on a Senate review of the board’s performance-based case.

UW System President Jay O. Rothman delivers remarks written by UW System Regent President Karen Walsh (‘81 MA’89) during the winter graduation ceremony held in the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Dec. 18, 2022. Source: Althea Dotzour/UW–Madison
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Overview

  • The UW Board of Regents voted in a closed session Tuesday to remove system president Jay Rothman.
  • At a Thursday hearing, regents said the move was based on performance concerns, citing slow action on artificial intelligence policy, efforts to limit public board discussions and records, and poor alignment with the board.
  • Following the regents’ testimony Thursday, the Senate universities committee canceled a planned vote on advancing removal or non‑confirmation of 10 of Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees and said it will seek more information.
  • Gov. Evers called the legislative push to scrutinize his regent picks political retribution after the board unanimously ousted Rothman.
  • Rothman will continue to receive his $600,943 salary through Oct. 8 under his contract, and vice president Chris Patton is serving as acting executive‑in‑charge.