UW System Clipsheet
March 24, 2006
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UW System
"UW Regents oppose plan to limit government spending," Associated Press, March 24.
Members of the UW System Board of Regents formalized their opposition to the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, saying it would be crippling to the university and lead to tuition increases and/or enrollment cuts.
Related: "Regents
reject tax amendment," Badger Herald, March 24.
Also: "UW
tuition hike likely under tax amendment, regents say," Daily
Cardinal, March 24.
On Campus
"Attack on stem-cell patents," Wisconsin State Journal, March 24.
Officials at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation said the organization sought patents on UW-Madison's stem-cell innovations to protect the campus's historic discoveries and to ensure that the stem cells are readily available for research.
"1 card opens 12 college libraries to whole community," Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 24.
A library-sharing agreement expands regional cooperation among the 12 college and university members of the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance.
"UW-L: Huge economic engine," The Racquet (UW-La Crosse), March 20.
Officials say activity related to the UW-La Crosse campus contributes to a $250 million economic impact on the 7 Rivers Region.
"Wide gulf at animal research debate," Wisconsin State Journal, March 24.
A UW-Madison researcher said during a debate on animal research that he could not imagine a time when animals would not be needed for scientific research; his debate opponent said he wants an immediate end to the practice.
State
"College wireless network pondered," Wisconsin State Journal, March 24.
The state considers establishing a wireless network that would cover Wisconsin colleges and universities and serve law-enforcement officers.
"Events aim to help the stressed-out farmer," Wausau Daily Herald, March 24.
An upcoming seminar, led by a former UW-Madison and UW-Extension professor, will focus on the stress of farming and the range of emotions that can accompany it.
National
"Upping the ante," Inside Higher Ed, March 24.
Higher education analysts are encouraged by the recent trend of wealthy schools crafting financial aid programs to target talented students from low-income families; the University of Pennsylvania, for example, announced it will now pay the full tuition, room and board for students from families whose incomes are less than $50,000 per year.