UW System Clipsheet
April 28, 2006
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"Experts: investing in education pays off," Badger Herald, April 28.
A number of higher education and business officials note the importance of investing in Wisconsin's colleges and universities to improve the state's economy, saying research performed on campus ultimately leads to many economic benefits for Wisconsin.
On Campus
"UWM to accept WCTC students' business credits," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 28.
A new agreement will allow certain Waukesha County Technical College business students to finish their four-year degrees at UW-Milwaukee.
"UW-S, Acuity break ground on technology center," Sheboygan Press, April 28.
A soon-to-be-constructed technology center on the UW-Sheboygan campus will serve as a tool to recruit and retain students in the community.
"Wiley, students talk LTE logistics," Badger Herald, April 28.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said he is satisfied with the progress campus administrators have made in discussions about changing policies regarding limited-term employees.
"UWM chancellor dumps official residence for pricey condo," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 28.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago plans, at the end of the year, to move from the provided house, which is in dire need of maintenance and repairs.
"Observatory at UW-RF opens next week," River Falls Journal, April 20.
A new observatory on the UW-River Falls campus will allow educators and members of the public to get a closer look at objects in space.
State
"Assembly passes version of government spending limits," Associated Press, April 28.
In a close vote, legislators passed an altered version of the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, a bill to limit government spending that the Board of Regents has said could deal a serious blow to the quality of public higher education.
"Smart Growth hearing set," Ironwood Daily Globe, April 27.
UW-Extension plays a key role in setting the "Smart Growth" agenda for Iron County, including plans for economic development and intergovernmental cooperation.
"Inventors and entrepreneurs forming clubs," Rhinelander Daily News, April 27.
A number of experts from the UW System were on-hand at a forum to discuss ways entrepreneurs and inventors can experience success through collaboration.
National
"Digital dissertation dust-up," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 28.
A UW-Milwaukee case shows that some universities are finding challenges in precisely how to assess students' digital dissertations, a relatively new phenomenon in higher education.