UW System Clipsheet
March 8, 2006
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"Felons need second-chance jobs, too," Editorial, Marshfield News-Herald, March 8.
An editorial supporting the notion that if convicted felons serve their time, they deserve to be considered for jobs; the editorial also suggests the UW System conduct more extensive background checks on potential employees.
Related: “A little vetting would go long way,” Wisconsin State Journal, March 7.
"Free speech wins in new UW policy," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, March 8.
An editorial urging the UW System Board of Regents to approve a proposal that resident assistants may participate in or lead student activities as long as they do not use their position to influence the behavior of their residents.
"UW System image problem must be addressed soon,(Page 4A)" Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 8.
A columnist urges the UW System to share more "good news" about the university's work, and at the same time, to address citizen concerns about the UW.
"Improving our faculty," Editorial, Badger Herald, March 8.
An editorial supporting the UW System Board of Regents' proposed faculty suspension policy.
On Campus
"UW students obtain research funds from multitude of sponsors, including federal orgs," Daily Cardinal, March 8.
UW-Madison officials said without the financial help of private foundations, the campus would not be able to continue to conduct the sort of research that has made it renowned.
State
"Proposal to limit UW salaries fails," Badger Herald, March 8.
UW System officials and some state legislators said a proposal to limit the salaries of UW System senior administrators would further reduce the competitive edge the university has in attracting and retaining talented leaders.
"Oracle will get state contract," Wisconsin State Journal, March 8.
State officials said a new integrated approach to administrative functions will lower state costs and save taxpayers money.
Related: “Oracle wins 2nd contract,” Pioneer Press, March 8.
National
"8 colleges sign on to antisweatshop proposal, with caveats over possible antitrust violations," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 8.
UW-Madison officials said while they support the notion that factories producing logo apparel should provide employees with living wages and opportunities to unionize, they fear that shutting out factories that do not would place the university in violation of antitrust laws.
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