UW System Clipsheet

August 26, 2005

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UW System

"Audit: UW must step up privacy," Associated Press, Aug. 26.

UW System institutions have made progress in protecting the use of student Social Security numbers, but an internal audit notes some areas for further improvement.

On Campus

"UW-L ranks among the best in Midwest," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 26.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UW-La Crosse as the No. 2 comprehensive public university in the Midwest.

"New chancellor offers inspiring words, sense of humor during speech," River Falls Journal, Aug. 26.

Chancellor Don Betz kicked off the academic year with a speech to about 500 of the university's faculty and staff.

"UW-Oshkosh launching Global MBA with schools in Germany, India," Wisconsin Technology Network, Aug. 26.

Partnership to expand online options among countries of "economic and political importance to the global economy."

"UW-EC student projects add up," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 26.

UW-Eau Claire students provided about $1.5 million of service during the 2004-05 school year, according to estimates by a nonpartisan group.

"UW students to join Day of Caring," Capital Times, Aug. 26.

UW-Madison freshmen can participate in the Day of Caring as part of their orientation, during which they will perform community service projects in the Madison area.

"Professor receives HLD diploma," River Falls Journal, Aug. 26.

UW-River Falls professor Ogden Rogers received the International Humanitarian Law Diploma from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

"Runoff threatens Arboretum," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 26.

Due to development on all sides, storm water runoff, invasive species and climate change is causing damage to many of the plants at the UW Arboretum.

State

"ACT gap indicates blacks less prepared for college," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 26.

State ACT results show that improvements are needed "not only closing the gaps in graduation rates but the gaps in what is defined as success in school."

National

"House lawmakers may have to reduce student benefits to find more savings in Higher Education Act," Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug. 26.

Current proposal for renewal of Higher Education Act would save $8.6 billion over five years, but members may look for more savings in student-aid programs.

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