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26 | I nsIgh t • J u n e 2 0 14 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m regarding collaboration have benefited students, employers and communities in general," she says. Wells believes the collaboration among the region's education institutions led to significant collaborations between businesses and other organizations. "I like to think of nEW ERA as the parent to the new north. We were here first and I think we helped create the climate to get that started," he says. Wells has been a leader in bringing public and private partners together, such as the UW-Oshkosh Foundation's partnership with businesses on a $15 million renovation and rehabilitation of downtown Oshkosh's waterfront hotel and convention center. "Chancellor Wells has a great vision and commitment to the community and campus. he played a lead role in getting the hotel project done," says Rob Kleman, senior vice president of economic development for the Oshkosh Area Chamber of Commerce. Wells says anything that benefits the community benefits the college as well. "We realize the impact our university has on the community. Our influence doesn't end at the campus borders," he says. A 2009 study disclosed the university's economic impact UW-Oshkosh completed construction of the horizon Village residence hall in 2012 (shown) and will begin renovations of Fletcher hall by next year. "Chancellor Wells has a great vision and commitment to the community and campus. He played a lead role in getting the hotel project done." – Rob Kleman, senior vice president of economic development for the Oshkosh Area Chamber of Commerce