UW-Extension Dept. of Governmental Affairs Records, 1957-1987

Biography/History

In 1957, UWM and the UW-Extension discussed ideas for an agency to serve the needs of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Out of this idea grew the Bureau of Government in 1958. The name was changed to the Institute of Governmental Affairs in 1964. The name changed again in 1977 to the Department of Governmental Affairs.

Institute Directors and Department Chairs

1963-1964 James R. Donoghue
1965-1966 John M. Hunger, Acting
1967-1968 James R. Donoghue
1969-1972 Edward V. Schten
1972-1976 A. Clarke Hagensick
1976-1977 Edward V. Schten, Interim
1977-1981 A. Clarke Hagensick
1981-1983 D.B. Vogel
1983-1985 A. Clarke Hagensick
1985-1986 Lynn Eley