The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) was established in 2001 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to study the challenges confronting postsecondary education while bringing together university leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss issues and solutions. The center is housed in the School of Education.

WISCAPE recognizes that colleges and universities make significant contributions to society. To help these institutions better serve the public good, the center aims to inform and improve postsecondary education policy, research, and practice through the creation and exchange of knowledge.

In pursuit of this goal, WISCAPE conducts and supports research projects, sponsors public programs, produces and distributes publications, and fosters communication among key stakeholders.