WISCAPE was established in 2001 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and is housed in the School of Education. To help colleges and universities better serve the public good, the center seeks to improve postsecondary education policy and research through the creation and exchange of knowledge. In pursuit of this goal, WISCAPE

• conducts and supports research and analysis projects;
• produces and distributes publications;
• sponsors public programs; and
• convenes and fosters communication among key stakeholder groups.