UW System Clipsheet

June 22, 2006

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UW System

"Broad look at UW applicants still emphasizes academics," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, June 22.

A proposed approach to UW System admissions practices would give full consideration to a student's abilities, dedication and obstacles he or she has overcome, but grades still matter most.

On Campus

"University, technical college sign transfer agreement," Associated Press, June 22.

UW-Madison has finalized an agreement that guarantees admission to qualified transfer students from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

"UW-S dean to step down," Sheboygan Press, June 22.

UW-Sheboygan Dean Ray Hernandez plans to retire from his administrative post and return to full-time teaching in the school's art department.

"Search for UW campus includes Plymouth," Column, Sheboygan Press, June 22.

Columnist Bill Wangemann gives an historical account of the building of the UW-Sheboygan campus.

"UWFV official will serve as interim dean," Appleton Post Crescent, June 21.

Associate Dean Thomas Pleger has been chosen to serve a one-year appointment as interim dean at UW-Baraboo.

"Pipe burst soaks Memorial Union art," Wisconsin State Journal, June 22.

Several pieces in the UW-Madison Memorial Union student art collection, founded in 1928, have been damaged after a water pipe burst.

National

"Many students who enroll in associate-degree programs have no intention of graduating, report says," Chronicle of Higher Education, June 22.

A survey by the National Center for Education Statistics finds that a majority of students in associate degree programs did not express a strong interest in earning a degree, but were enrolled for personal interest or to obtain job skills.

"Manual on race-based admissions explains effect of Michigan ruling on colleges,"Chronicle of Higher Education, June 22.

A new guide published this week by the College Board will aid administrators trying to determine if their own admissions policies are in compliance with the 2003 Supreme Court rulings on race-conscious admissions.