Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the UW System. As was previously announced on the Banner, Dr. Artanya M. Wesley, UW-Whitewater vice chancellor for student affairs, was one of three finalists for the UW-Platteville chancellor position.
Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on April 25 unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Evetovich will assume the leadership post immediately.
Evetovich served as the provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at UW-Platteville beginning in May 2020. During this time, she led the university’s transition to alternative learning methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic and initiated an academic strategic plan that guides the university as it continues to provide high-quality education. From February through April 2022, she held a concurrent role as interim vice chancellor for administrative Services. Prior to joining UW-Platteville, Evetovich served in two positions at Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., as Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences and, prior to that, department chair of the Department of Health Human Performance and Sport.
“Tammy’s commitment to and strong leadership at UW-Platteville will be key to its future success,” said Jay Rothman, UW System President. “As we seek to grow UW-Platteville and enhance the student experience, her background and expertise will serve the UW System well.”
“As a first-generation college graduate having built a career focused on students and around rural communities, this opportunity is especially important to me personally,” Evetovich said. “The work we do at UW-Platteville changes lives, and I look forward to working together with faculty, staff, students and the communities we serve to build UW-Platteville into the best university it can be.”
“Tammy’s enthusiasm for UW-Platteville is unmatched and her commitment and passion are remarkable.,” said Regent Cris Peterson, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee. “She learns and leads, while having a firm understanding of the challenges ahead. She was the best choice amongst a set of remarkable candidates.”
“The focus on student success and community engagement that Tammy brings as incoming chancellor will serve UW-Platteville well into the future,” said Dr. Christina Curras, Vice Chair of the Search and Screen Committee and Professor and Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “We look forward to working with her as chancellor.”
Evetovich earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree and Ph.D in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
President Rothman and the Special Regent Committee for the UW-Platteville Chancellor Search recommended Evetovich to the full Board of Regents. The Committee includes Regents Peterson, Scott Beightol, Mike Jones, Rodney Pasch, and Edmund Manydeeds III.
