UW System Clipsheet
November 7, 2005
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UW System
"UWS administrators will keep backup positions," Associated Press, Nov. 5.
Board of Regents will consider changes to employment policies that would abolish the granting of "back-up" appointments for new UW administrators, but would protect employment rights guaranteed under tenure or state statute.
"Regents, state must work toward goals," Badger Herald, Nov. 7.
Regent Peggy Rosenzweig says she understands that maintaining a positive relationship with Wisconsin legislators is vital to the UW System's mission.
"A wise investment for regents, state," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 5.
An editorial asks the Board of Regents to reconsider UW-Milwaukee as a site for a new school of public health.
On Campus
"UW-Eau Claire decides to review bible study ban," Associated Press, Nov. 5.
UW-Eau Claire officials consider the legal issues surrounding religious or political activities led by resident assistants.
"Binge drinking rates at UW schools higher than national average," Associated Press, Nov. 5.
UW officials are concerned for the health and safety of students who participate in binge-drinking behaviors.
"UWMC continues diversity growth," Wausau Daily Herald, Nov. 7.
UW-Manitowoc County sees a rise in diversity on campus and in student leadership positions.
"University to start Eau Claire angel fund," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 4.
In an effort to strengthen ties with business owners and keep recent graduates in the area, UW-Eau Claire will offer grants to recent graduates who wish to start businesses in the Chippewa Valley.
"She's banking on an angel," Column, Capital Times, Nov. 5.
A state economist says Wisconsin needs to organize early-stage investments to help turn UW-Madison's innovations and research into economy-boosting business.
"Students team up to stop student aid cuts," Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 5.
Organizers at UW-Stevens Point ask students to call members of Congress to oppose a federal attempt to cut student-loan funding.
Related: "Urge vote against financial aid cut," Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 7.
"Local college cafeterias dish out greater selection," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 6.
The food service staff at UW-La Crosse's cafeteria use recipes sent in from parents to help students feel more at home.
State
"Unity helps economic vitality," Central Wisconsin Sunday, Nov. 6.
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton says preventing brain drain and supporting higher education are essential to Wisconsin's economic health.
"Better jobs await appointees," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 6.
A look at civil-service positions and gubernatorial appointments; the UW System's review of employment policies and practices is noted.
National
"Measuring the pulse of liberal education," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 7.
A study on the effectiveness of liberal-education programs shows students are positive about their progress, but that test scores show room for improvement; AAC&U suggests a need for better national assessment.