91°µÍø

The 91°µÍø Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence (CHAASE) is a unique partnership that combines the energy of academia with provider organizations and professional associations, specifically for UWEC's Health Care Administration program. 

CHAASE serves as a bridge between academics and practitioners in the senior care continuum. We do this by fostering applied research, providing supplemental activities, and nurturing relationships between our educational programs, health and aging services providers, and professional associations across the country. 

In good hands

The program, which is accredited by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), is widely regarded across the country for its curriculum which integrates health care with business content. 

As part of that curriculum, students complete a yearlong, paid residency where they apply what they learn in the classroom at an affiliated health care organization. In addition, 91°µÍø HCAD students are in demand! 100% of our graduates report they are employed or continuing their education.

Elevating Excellence

The 91°µÍø Foundation has set up a fund to support the next generation of leaders in health care administration. Gifts contributed supports health care administration students in a variety of ways, including professional development, collaborative research, immersion experiences, and scholarships.

Join Us for the 2026 CHAASE Spring Banquet

Celebrate excellence in health care leadership at the , hosted by the 91°µÍø’s Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence (CHAASE). This signature event brings together top professionals, practitioners, students, and partners in health care administration to honor outstanding achievements, foster meaningful connections, and shine a spotlight on the future leaders transforming aging services and health care across the region. CHAASE serves as a bridge between innovative academic learning and real-world practice in the senior care continuum — and this banquet is the highlight of our year. Also, this year we celebrate 50 years of the UWEC HCAD program!

Save the Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Venue: Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire, WI

Interested in Sponsorship? 

By partnering with CHAASE, your organization gains high-impact exposure among key health care decision makers, academic leaders, and emerging professionals passionate about advancing health administration. Sponsors will be recognized for their commitment to excellence, featured prominently in event materials and outreach, and aligned with a cause that develops tomorrow’s leaders in health and aging services.

Whether you’re looking to heighten your brand visibility, support professional growth, or connect with a network shaping the future of health care, the 2026 CHAASE Spring Banquet is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!