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"Reilly wants input on RA plan," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 12.

Members of the public are encouraged to share their views as the university works to develop a systemwide policy to guide the activities of campus resident assistants; The final report of the Resident Assistant Working Group suggests that RAs be allowed to participate in, organize or lead meetings, as long as they do not use their position to inappropriately influence the behaviors of those they supervise.

Related: “UW Panel backs rules for RAs,” Capital Times, Jan 12.
News release and report: "Public invited to comment on role of resident assistants in UW System," UW System, Jan 11.

On Campus

"UW-Madison still strong value despite tuition hikes," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 11.

UW-Madison officials are proud of the campus' high ranking in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's list of the best values among public universities, but stress the importance of keeping higher education affordable.

Related: UW-L named a top value in public education,” LaCrosse Tribune, Jan. 12.

"Teaching 'tools for success'," Baraboo News Republic, Jan. 12.

South-central Wisconsin high school students heard words of advice for the future from, among others, a UW-Baraboo student services official, who encouraged them to think about which careers appeal to them and how they can attain their goals.

State

"A ‘brain drain' for Wisconsin," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, Jan. 12.

An analysis of Wisconsin's population shifts and their effect on the state economy.

National

"Is Higher Ed Act renewal dead? " Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 12.

An article exploring the levels of support for the federal bill that governs financial aid and other programs for colleges and universities.

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