UW System Clipsheet

September 21, 2005

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UW System

"Criminal conviction should be new cause for UW dismissal," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Sept. 21.

An editorial supporting new policy to require the university to terminate employees following a criminal conviction; credits Board of Regents for willingness to consider reforms.

On Campus

"UW official sues chancellor, former dean," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 19.

Paul Barrows files civil lawsuit claiming contractual and civil rights violations.

Related: "Barrows fights back with lawsuit," Capital Times, Sept. 21.

"UWSP 'unwraps' Fine Arts Center with ceremony," Stevens Point Journal, Sept. 21.

Campus celebrates community connections in unveiling Noel Fine Arts Center.

"Katrina relief petition illegal," UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Sept. 19.

UW-Eau Claire students circulate petition to use segregated fees for hurricane relief, but learn that to do so would violate state and university rules.

"Professor appeals his demotion at Parkside," Kenosha News, Sept. 21.

Sociology professor Xun (George) Wang appeals demotion recommended by Chancellor.
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"Dorm guest lockout gets a mixed reaction," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 19.

"No-guest policy" seeks to reduce the number of out-of-towners who visit Madison for Halloween.

"UW-Rock expansion up for vote," Janesville Gazette, Sept. 20.

County to consider $10.9 million proposal for expansion and renovations at UW-Rock County.

"UWGB future bright despite budget cuts," UW-Green Bay Fourth Estate, Sept. 15.

UW-Green Bay plans to manage budget cuts of $3.3 million by trimming student services but protecting classroom instruction.

"UW-Fox request isn’t as small as it sounds," Letter to the Editor, Sept. 21.

A citizen criticizes the campus' request for funding, given budget cuts at the county level.

State

"Bill would aid nursing students," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 21.

Bill to expand loan-forgiveness programs could help solve the nursing shortage by encouraging more students to earn advanced nursing degrees.

National

"Education Department convenes new commission to develop 'national strategy' for higher education," Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 20.

National panel will provide guidance on "rising enrollments, declining affordability, and colleges' role in America's global competitiveness."

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