UW System Clipsheet
January 13, 2006
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UW System
"UW seeks public input on RAs' roles," Associated Press, Jan. 13.
The UW System has established an online forum to receive public comment on suggested principles about the role of resident assistants on UW campuses.
"Lyall urges private role in UW control," Capital Times, Jan. 13.
Continuing public higher education may require states to share control with other interests that also contribute funding, former UW System President Lyall finds in new book; observers note that some states are slowly beginning to reinvest in higher education.
On Campus
"UWM re-aims its research," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 13.
UW-Milwaukee hopes to expand its annual research budget from $39 million to $100 million over the next 10 years through its Research Growth Initiative, something Chancellor Carlos Santiago hopes will result in more patents and start-up companies stemming from the campus' work.
State
"Badger state filled with entrepreneurs," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 13.
A Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network survey found a minimal amount of financial support from the government for the state's entrepreneurs.
Related: "Wisconsin Entrepreneurs are Alive and Well in Significant Numbers, Survey Shows," wisbusiness, Jan. 12, 2006.
"Dems praise stem cell work, seek funding," Capital Times, Jan. 12.
Some of Wisconsin's Democratic legislators are asking President Bush to make new lines of stem-cells developed at UW-Madison eligible for federal funding.