{"id":665,"date":"2026-05-21T19:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/academic-affairs\/?page_id=665"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:46:48","slug":"i-have-an-idea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-affairs\/growth-initiative\/i-have-an-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"I Have an Idea!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UWSP is always on the lookout for innovative new program ideas that meet the ever-changing market needs for our students \u2013 particularly for fully online and Graduate programs. We believe that the best ideas come from a diverse range of perspectives, and that&#8217;s why we want to hear from YOU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an idea for a new, innovative program at UWSP? 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