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"Fall tuition waiver eyed for those hit by Katrina," Associated Press, Sept. 10.

A Board of Regents proposal would allow students displaced by Hurricane Katrina to attend UW schools for no tuition cost.

Related: "UW hurricane victims may get free semester," Daily Cardinal, Sept. 12.

"Regents lay down law on paid leave, other perks," Associated Press, Sept.10.

The Board of Regents vows to review personnel policies, concurrent appointments and guidelines for investigating felony charges against UW System employees.

Related: "Regents support cutting backup jobs, paid leaves," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 9.
Related: "Regents pass felon resolution," Badger Herald, Sept. 12.

"Regents look at mistakes," Associated Press, Sept. 9.

The Board of Regents discusses how to update personnel issues and employment policies.

Related: "Action on hiring and firing weighed," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 9.
Related: "Regents vow to curb backup jobs, leaves," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 8.

"Rein in generous UW backup jobs," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 8.

An editorial urges the UW System Board of Regents to limit "back-up appointments" for tenured professors and researchers.

"UW regents vote to join regional tuition discount program," Associated Press, Sept. 12.

The Board of Regents votes to join the Midwest Higher Education Compact, which would allow UW students to receive reduced tuition at 130 out-of-state schools.

Related: "Wis. students to see expanded reciprocity with midwest schools," Daily Cardinal, Sept. 12.

"UW Colleges, UW-Extension merger will reduce cost," West Bend Daily News, Sept. 10.

The Board of Regents learned how the administrative integration of UW Colleges and UW-Extension will decrease costs while increasing student access.

"Time to define mission of 2-year campuses," Editorial, Tomah Journal, Sept. 11.

An editorial debates the pros and cons of allowing Wisconsin Technical Colleges to offer liberal arts courses.

On Campus

"UWGB minority enrollment levels hit new high," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Sept. 8.

UWGB and UWO welcome growth in minority student communities.

Related: "Enrollment at UWO remains steady with mix," Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 9.

"UWO learning right lessons for building minority attendance," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept.11.

An editorial applauds UWO for the 12 percent increase in minority student enrollment and asks that minority student recruitment and retention efforts stay strong.

"UW-RF announces hurricane relief efforts," River Falls Journal, Sept. 9.

Chancellor Don Betz pledges UWRF's commitment to adopt and rebuild a Gulf Coast school community.

"Does Wisconsin care about UW?" Opinion, Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 9.

A UW-Madison professor says the effects of budget cuts on the university's quality have been lost amid recent scrutiny.

"Let students explore all ideas," Editorial, Stevens Point Journal, Sept. 10.

Two editorials rebut accusations about UW-Madison's decision to allow an anti-war activist to speak on campus.

Related: "Galloway talk fits UW credo, and taxpayers won't foot bill," Capital Times, Sept. 8.

"Students want more than just a room," La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 12.

Students welcome an increase in student fees if it means apartment-style student housing.

"Students start college two years ahead of class," Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Sept. 11.

Some freshmen will begin their college careers with junior standing after completing university course work in high school.

"Need farming help? Start with Extension," Capital Times, Sept. 9.

UW-Extension helps Wisconsin farms with advice and "dairy modernization" programs.

State

"Soldiers put college life on hold to help hurricane victims," Associated Press, Sept. 11.

Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers understand duty to serve in the Gulf Coast must come before college.

"Teaching assistants blast lawmaker's bill," Capital Times, Sept. 9.

TA's are upset over a proposed bill that would take away their collective bargaining rights.

"Parents must pull tap on youth drinking," Editorial, Janesville Gazette, Sept. 9.

After a series of safety issues on UW campuses, an editorial asks parents to take a larger role to help reduce binge drinking.

National

"Campus survey: Sexual assaults still big problem," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Sept. 12.

College campuses, including UW-Green Bay, take steps to safeguard against sexual assault.

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