UW-Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

What UW-Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs does

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public regional comprehensive university founded in 1893 and governed by the Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin. The institution operates two campuses — the main campus at 105 Garfield Avenue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and a second campus in Rice Lake (UWEC-Barron County) — and delivers more than 224 academic programs across four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Health and Human Sciences, and Nursing. Its portfolio spans undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees (MA, MBA, ME-PD, MPH, MS, MSN, DNP, Ed.S), certificates, the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College, and continuing education. Outcome claims include a 99% first-year placement rate (First Destination Report 2023) and 65% of the 2024-2025 graduating class completing at least one internship.

Core technology and infrastructure is built on a commodity higher-ed stack: Canvas LMS for course delivery, Workday for HR and learning management (Workday Learning), Microsoft 365 (including Co-Pilot) and Microsoft Teams for productivity, Zoom for conferencing, Kaltura/My Media for video, iClicker for in-class polling, Qualtrics for surveys, and Adobe Creative Suite with Adobe Express (planned January 2026). The institution also maintains SAML/SSO-based authentication, Google Analytics and AdWords for marketing analytics, and conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Title II accessibility standards. These systems are third-party and not proprietary; differentiation, where it exists, sits in how they are applied to support small class sizes (22:1 lab, 33:1 lecture) and hands-on research.

Revenue is generated through four documented streams: tuition and fees (in-state, out-of-state, and graduate tiers billed annually), state funding from the State of Wisconsin and the UW System, external research grants and sponsored programs (the principal remit of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs), and auxiliary services (housing, dining, athletics). The go-to-market model is a traditional higher-education admissions funnel — campus visits, group visits, virtual tours, content marketing on uwec.edu, and social media — targeting prospective undergraduates, transfer students, graduate students, international students, and lifelong learners. Strategic partnerships with Mayo Clinic Health System, Marshfield Clinic Health System, and the Eau Claire Area School District function as core anchors for sponsored research, clinical placements, and graduate employment outcomes.

Name

UW-Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Legal name

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Website

https://uwec.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public regional comprehensive university in Wisconsin, founded 1893, delivering 224+ academic programs across four colleges with Mayo Clinic and Marshfield Clinic research partnerships and a national leader study abroad footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with different fee structures for in-state and out-of-state students. Includes various degree programs across four colleges.
2. State Funding: Public university receives operational funding from the State of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin System.
3. Research Grants and Sponsored Programs: External funding from government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners for faculty and student research initiatives.
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from housing, dining, athletics, and other student services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UW-Eau Claire is a public university delivering higher education across four colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Health and Human Sciences, and Nursing), offering more than 200 undergraduate majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs (Master's, DNP, EdS). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs administers external funding, faculty and student research initiatives, and the groundbreaking research agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System, complemented by study abroad programs in 30+ countries and continuing education for working professionals.

Product overview

UW-Eau Claire is a public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services. The institution provides over 200 undergraduate and graduate academic programs (majors, minors, certificates, graduate degrees) across four specialized colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business, Health & Human Sciences, Nursing). Supporting infrastructure includes McIntyre Library with digital collections and research services; Learning and Technology Services (LTS) providing technology training on Microsoft 365, Adobe, and other software; Canvas LMS for course delivery; and Workday Learning for professional development registration. The university operates the UWEC-Barron County two-year campus and offers continuing education programs. Research collaborations with Mayo Clinic Health System and study abroad opportunities (50+ programs in 30+ countries) complement classroom instruction. Accessibility services through SSD and digital accessibility programs ensure inclusive access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Majors, Minors, Certificates)
• Graduate Programs
• Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College
• McIntyre Library
• Learning and Technology Services (LTS)
• Academic Experiences (Study Abroad and Experiential Learning)
• UWEC-Barron County Campus
• Continuing Education
• Mayo Clinic Health System Research Collaboration
• Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
• Digital Accessibility Services
• Marshfield Clinic Health System Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% first-year placement rate - graduates employed or in graduate school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mayo Clinic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGround-breaking research agreement between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System creates opportunities for students to explore cutting-edge ideas alongside renowned physicians and clinic staff. Students develop solutions for real-world problems benefiting patients regionally and globally. Mayo Clinic is the #1 employer of UWEC graduates in 2024-2025.
• Marshfield Clinic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor medical facility providing state-of-the-art healthcare and opportunities for UWEC students to volunteer, observe, and intern. Marshfield Clinic is the #3 employer of UWEC graduates in 2024-2025, serving Wisconsin and Michigan.
• Eau Claire Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary K-12 partner for student teaching and field placements. The #2 employer of UWEC graduates in 2024-2025, demonstrating strong pipeline of education graduates into local schools.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Winona State University: Minnesota State System peer with strong nursing and health sciences programs. Competes with UWEC's College of Nursing and College of Health and Human Sciences for regional healthcare talent.
• St. Cloud State University: Minnesota State System comprehensive university with similar enrollment scale and broad program portfolio. Comparable to UWEC as a regional public university emphasizing undergraduate teaching and applied research.
• University of Wisconsin-Stout: Wisconsin's polytechnic university within UW System, focused on applied and STEM programs. Most comparable to UWEC's College of Business and STEM offerings, competing for similar in-state students.
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: UW System peer with overlapping program mix and similar enrollment scale. Competes head-to-head for Wisconsin high school graduates and shares the same state appropriation and tuition model.
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: UW System regional comprehensive of similar scale and program breadth. Comparable across all four UWEC colleges with overlapping nursing, business, and arts & sciences programs.
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: UW System regional comprehensive serving northeastern Wisconsin. Comparable mission, size, and program breadth; competes for Wisconsin resident students within the same state appropriation framework.
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Another UW System regional comprehensive university of similar size and profile. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, tuition structure, and student demographic, competing for the same Wisconsin and border-state student pool.
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: UW System peer with strong business and education programs. Directly comparable to UWEC's College of Business and College of Education teacher pipeline, competing for the same Wisconsin student market.
• Minnesota State University, Mankato: Minnesota State System regional comprehensive with similar enrollment scale, nursing programs, and Midwest public-university value proposition. Direct cross-border competitor for UWEC's out-of-state recruitment.

Regional players

• University of Northern Iowa: Iowa's public regional comprehensive with comparable size and program mix. Similar mission as a teaching-focused regional university, though operating under a different state system and serving a non-overlapping geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uweauclaire
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mcintyrelibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/uwecorsp
• Instagraminstagram.com/uwec_library
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mcintyrelibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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