Fostering Success and Independence
Mission
Fostering Success and Independence (FSI) is an active partner in creating a supportive college experience where students, regardless of family support, have an equal opportunity to obtain their degree. Through partnership with campus resources we promote independence and academic success.
Who We Serve
FSI serves UW-Whitewater students without traditional familial support, including students who have been in foster care, have experienced homelessness, have deceased, deployed, incarcerated, deported, institutionalized, or otherwise unavailable family structures.
Ways to Support FSI
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Financial contributions can be made via the UWW Foundation. Select "Foster Youth Strategic Funding" from the dropdown menu under "Designation."
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Purchase in-kind donations from our Amazon Wish List.
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Donate gas-only Kwik Trip gift cards and gift cards for restaurants in Whitewater in increments of $49 or less by dropping them off at the Dean of Students Office or by mailing them to the following address: Fostering Success and Independence, c/o Dean of Students Office, Andersen Suite 2130, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.
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If you would like to make in-kind donations of items for welcome week, midterm/finals week, or holiday gifts, or if you would like to be added to a list of supporters we reach out to with specific requests from students, please email us at FSI@uww.edu.
FSI Lounge
FSI Contact People
Current Students Contact
Malayna Oswald
OswaldMP01@uww.edu
(262) 472-1533
Prospective Students Contact
JoRae Schultz
schultjm@uww.edu
(262) 472-2134
Dean of Students Office
deanofstudents@uww.edu
(262) 472-1533
For all inquiries regarding Fostering Success and Independence, please contact FSI@uww.edu
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