John H. Schroeder
John Schroeder was the 5th chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 1991-1998.Background
Schroeder graduated from Lewis and Clark College with a B. A. in 1965 and received an MA and Ph.D. from University of Virginia in 1967 and 1971 respectively.
Schroeder teaches history at University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. His teaching and research areas are 19th Century U.S. History – Political, Diplomatic, Maritime & Naval. He has written several books and articles.
He was the class of 1957 Heritage Chair History professor at the United States Naval Academy during the 2010-2011 school year.Academic administration
Schroeder created long-term strategic planning at the university and emphasized research on campus. During his time as chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was named one of the 125 Research II universities named by the Carnegie Foundation.
