Organizational Documents

PLATO is an organization run by its members who contribute their time and effort to carry out the administrative tasks. It is associated with the Division of Continuing Studies of the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW-DCS), which provides programmatic and administrative support.

PLATO members share their expertise, skills, and talents to keep the organization strong and vibrant. We are always looking for more members to help keep PLATO running. If you would like to become involved in PLATO’s administration, contact any Board Director or Committee Chair.

2020 ANNUAL MEETING REPORT

PLATO AND COVID-19

Criteria to Assist PLATO Board in Reopening In-Person Activities

Executive Summary

PLATO Reopening Policy

PLATO Bylaws; Standing Committees - Responsibilities and Procedures; PLATO Policies

• Bylaws; Committee Reponsibilities & Procedures; PLATO Policies (updated April 2020)
  Bylaws - pages 1-6
  Standing Committees: Responsibilities & Procedures - pages 7-13
  Policies - pages 15-21
• PLATO Structure
• PLATO Membership Handbook  (updated June 2020)      

PLATO Strategic Plan

• 2017-2020 (Approved 12/8/17, Amended 12/18/18)

PLATO Financial Information:

• FY'21 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021): FY'21 Budget 2020-2021 (Board Approved 6/13/2020)
• Financial Information - Prior Years:

FY'20 Budget 2019-2020 
FY'19 Budget 2018-2019
FY'18 Budget 2017-2018
FY'17 Budget 2016-2017
PLATO by the Numbers: 2016-17
FY'16 Budget 2016-2017 
FY'16 Assets, Liabilities, Fund Balance
FY'16 Revenue and Expenses
PLATO by the Numbers: Annual Report on Activities & Finances 2015-16
PLATO Tax Return IRS Form 990 Year End June 30, 2015

PLATO History:

• A Leisurely Walk Through PLATO's History
• • 2.5.19 - PLATO History: Remembering Norman Risjord
  • 3.5.19 - PLATO History: What's in a Name?
  • 4.2.19 - PLATO History: "A do-it-yourself, grass roots university for retired people."