UW System Clipsheet

December 1, 2005

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"Merger group to miss deadline," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 1.

A task force studying the educational needs of the Waukesha and Milwaukee areas is gaining valuable input, and will likely work into 2006 before making formal recommendations.

On Campus

"University suspends Bible study ban," Associated Press, Dec. 1.

UW-Eau Claire suspends its practice of prohibiting resident assistants from leading Bible-study sessions in their residence hall rooms; a UW System committee will help clarify practices and develop a systemwide policy.

Related: "In-Depth: Straying from the path," Badger Herald, Dec. 1.
Also: “University suspends policy,” Eau Claire Spectator, Dec. 1.

"Second black UW-Whitewater dean unhappy with campus audit," Associated Press, Dec. 1.

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Martha Saunders said the campus's audit of two academic deans had nothing to do with race; Dean says he believes audit was conducted unprofessionally.

"UW puts clamps on sick leave," Capital Times, Dec. 1.

UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said the university has tightened rules about employee sick leave and other leaves of absence, and is implementing a Board of Regents policy that requires a doctor's note after a sick leave period of more than five consecutive days.

"Student activity center part of University Square project," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 1.

Student leaders at UW-Madison said the $17 million they committed to the planned University Square project will ultimately be a good investment for the campus community.
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Related: “University Square to host common area, conference rooms,” Daily Cardinal, Dec. 1.

"Madison research park will begin $1 million renovation," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 1.

The UW-Madison University Research Park, which houses companies spun off of the campus's research discoveries, will undergo a $1 million renovation.

"Honoring Ada Deer," Editorial, Capital Times, Nov. 30.

A piece lauding the accomplishments of Ada Deer, who chairs the UW-Madison American Indian Studies program.