Dean of Students

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

All donations made to FSI are greatly appreciated. Please see the following ways to donate below:

Financial contributions can be made via the UWW Foundation. Select "Foster Youth Strategic Funding" from the dropdown menu under "Designation."
Purchase in-kind donations from our Amazon Wish List.
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.
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.