UW System Clipsheet

August 16, 2006

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"Regents should support UW-L's tuition proposal," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 16.

The Board of Regents should recognize the opportunities that can come from UW-La Crosse's proposal to grow tuition revenue and student enrollments.

"Why is UW bashed by its beneficiaries?" Letter to the Editor, Capital Times, Aug. 15.

A UW faculty member reminds citizens that the benefits of the UW System to the state should be more important than politics.

On Campus

"New UW Colleges panel charged with expanding access," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 16.

A commission appointed by the Chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension will examine how the UW Colleges can best serve students and Wisconsin communities.

"College-bound freshmen, families prepare for big transition," Marshfield News-Herald, Aug. 16.

Getting involved in student life can help new college students thrive as they adjust to life away from home.

"Educators wrap up training on science instruction," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 16.

A grant to UW-Oshkosh helped area teachers improve science instruction in the classroom.

State

"ACT scores high, but few college-ready," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 16.

According to ACT test results, 28 percent of Wisconsin students are considered prepared for college -- above the national average of 21 percent -- but achievement gaps remain between racial and ethnic groups.

"Revenue will cover budget shortfall," Associated Press, Aug. 15.

Growth in state revenues is expected to cover Wisconsin's estimated $1.5 billion projected deficit, according to the state's budget director.

"Legislator wants to change UW admissions policy," NBC-15 (Madison), Aug. 15.

Rep. Stephen Nass believes the UW System's admissions policies emphasize socio-economic factors over academic performance.

"Mark Green stops in La Crosse," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 16.

Gubernatorial candidate Mark Green describes the UW System as "a secret weapon of economic growth," but says he would play a role in improving the relationship between legislators and the university.