Gov. Scott Walker addresses UW Oshkosh University + Community Day

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined regional Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations and other agencies and enterprises interested in economic growth in Northeast Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's "University + Community" workshop Monday, Aug. 26.

The workshop gave attendees a deeper understanding of the trends and concerns for economic development in the New North and Wisconsin and showcased how businesses can leverage the resources of UW Oshkosh to encourage business development and economic growth in their regions.

Governor Walker kicked off the day with a morning address focusing on national measures that are indicating Wisconsin's continued economic recovery.

The Governor also applauded UW Oshkosh's, other UW System institutions', UW colleges' and UW Extension's efforts to further support business growth and prosperity. They include development of the UW Flexible Option, a degree program that, in late fall, will allow students to start and complete courses on their timetable, choose a learning schedule that meshes with their life and career and allows students to move forward at their own pace, measuring competency "in a subject area, not seat time in a classroom."