UW System Clipsheet
May 2, 2006
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UW System
"Wilson starts as chancellor," Badger Herald, May 2.
Alabama native David Wilson is leading two institutions as the new chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension.
On Campus
"Research hub seeks proposals," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 2.
UW-Madison is encouraging interdisciplinary research and asking for research-project proposals in anticipation of the yet-to-be-constructed Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
"Faculty pass amended version of Regents' proposed disciplinary plan," Daily Cardinal, May 2.
The UW-Madison Faculty Senate voted in favor of a plan that would clarify the dismissal procedures for faculty charged with felony crimes.
"Back to School: Stout alumni head to class," WQOW-Eau Claire, May 1.
UW-Stout's "Bring Alumni to Class Day" highlighted campus changes brought about by technology.
"Parkside honors longtime supporter," Kenosha News, May 1.
Former Regent Alfred De Simone, who was recently presented with the UW-Parkside 2006 Lifetime Recognition Award, said education is the best engine to ensuring a good state economy.
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"For some UW-S students, spring break was life-changing experience," Sheboygan Press, April 30.
Twelve UW-Sheboygan students spent their spring break helping the residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
National
"We've overlooked one of our greatest assets," Column, Newsweek, May 1.
Accenture's CEO writes that community and junior colleges can transform lives by better preparing students for further education and real-world challenges.