UW System Clipsheet
February 15, 2006
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UW System
"Students' share of UW utility costs skyrockets," Capital Times, Feb. 14.
The responsibility for covering utility costs for campus buildings has shifted from state government to UW System students, who are paying millions more this year than last for such services.
"Size of UW pay raises up for debate," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 15.
UW System officials said compensation UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley receives from the UW Foundation will be considered when setting a salary under new salary ranges.
Related: “Daily list of corrections,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 15.
"Crime and termination," Editorial, Badger Herald, Feb. 15.
An editorial describing a proposed UW System policy as an improvement in dealing with employees convicted of felonies.
On Campus
"Nonresident students need a price break," Editorial, Kenosha News, Feb. 15.
An editorial supporting the UW System's plan to decrease nonresident tution in order to attract more out-of-state students.
"UWO, ThedaCare partner for health," Oshkosh Northwestern, Feb. 15.
UW-Oshkosh staff members said they were pleased with the campus's partnership with ThedaCare, which has enabled the staff to receive health assessments.
State
"Study: Amendment could mean big cut," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 15.
A UW-Madison study finds the state would have brought in $5.2 billion less in 2005 if legislation to limit government taxes and fees had been passed 20 years ago.
National
"Study of predictors of success in college finds students taking increasingly complex paths to degrees," Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 15.
A U.S. Department of Education report suggests colleges and universities must consider different options and needs to assist students in completing a bachelor's degree.
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