UW Madison has thirteen separate schools, colleges and institutes. Each unit has its own dean with full decision-making authority over the operation of each unit, its own budget, and policies. Employees of each unit at all levels join students and university leadership to engage and participate in making decisions that impact all schools and colleges. This structure allows UW Madison to promote innovation, enjoy organizational effectiveness, and positive employee attitudes. UW Madison has which type of structure?

UW Madison has a decentralized or divisional structure.