Alissa Oleck – Division of Continuing Studies

UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MADISON

Alissa Oleck

Alissa Oleck

Assistant Dean for Professional Degrees & Certificates

Alissa Oleck provides project management and support for academic affairs, specifically with the Professional Degrees & Certificates (PDC) portfolio, which is made up of 75+ flexible and online master’s degrees and certificates offered across campus. She also assists with special projects related to the Educational Innovation Initiative and lifelong learning.

Alissa Oleck is the Assistant Dean and Director of Professional Degrees & Certificates (PDC).  The PDC portfolio is comprised of 80+ programs ranging from capstone certificates to doctoral degrees.  She oversees a team that works collaboratively with campus partners to develop and implement degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates for non-traditional students using distance education and other flexible formats. 

Alissa also participates in shared governance committees and is engaged with campus partners through a variety of work groups, task forces, and other initiatives.