UW System Clipsheet
March 14, 2006
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On Campus
"Wiley: Cuts, bad press hurt UW," Wisconsin State Journal, March 14.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said cuts in state support to the university's budget and other disagreements with the state Legislature have made it more difficult for campus to attract and retain star faculty.
"The year of unfortunate events," On Wisconsin, Spring 2006.
UW-Madison officials said while the university has made some mistakes, some members of the Legislature have criticized the UW "more than necessary," and suggest that going forward, attention should focus on the importance of the university for the state's future.
"Tech awards keynoter asks for support of UWM transformation," Wisconsin Technology Network, March 13.
UW-Milwaukee's vice chancellor for research urges support for UWM's Research Growth Initiative as Wisconsin moves into the growing knowledge economy.
"Campuses unite to train science and math teachers," Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, March 13.
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells said six UW campuses will enroll math and science professionals interested in teaching the subjects at a secondary level to help the state cope with a "critical need" for such teachers.
"Students awash in legacy of drinking," Appleton Post-Crescent, March 14.
While experts say most college students consume "moderate" amounts of alcohol, campus officials find that Wisconsin's culture may contribute to higher rates of student alcohol abuse.
"Take a crack at defining Blugold," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 14.
A discussion of UW-Eau Claire's mascot and nickname following concerns raised by members of the Student Senate at a loss to define "Blugold."
State
"College grads-to-be, your state needs your help," Column, Capital Times, March 14.
A column outlining the challenges today's college graduates will face as they enter the "real world."
"Burmaster gets language studies award," Capital Times, March 13.
Elizabeth Burmaster, Regent and state Superintendent of Public Instruction, who received the Sen. Paul Simon Award for the Promotion of Language and International Studies, said languages help members of society embrace diversity and learn about other cultures.
National
"Colleges open minority aid to all comers," New York Times, March 14.
Following Supreme Court ruling about using race in admissions, some colleges and universities are allowing all students to apply for financial aid programs that were previously only available to students of color.