UW System Clipsheet

Board of Regents

* "Regents try to hold line on tuition," Associated Press, Aug. 18.

The UW System Board of Regents approved a 2007-09 biennial budget request that would yield the lowest requested tuition increases in a quarter-century, while also putting in place measures to increase the number of four-year college degree-holders in the state.

Related: "UW System budget press conference," WisPolitics.com, Aug. 18.

Also: "2.5% hike in UW tuition," Capital Times, Aug. 17.

Listen: "Tuition will increase, but not by much," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 18.

* "UW-L growth plan clears hurdle," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 18.

A pilot program at UW-La Crosse approved by the Board of Regents last week would use additional revenue to grow students enrollment and fund financial aid programs.

Related: "Regents OK tuition raise for diversity," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 18.

Also: "Paying for diversity," Inside Higher Ed., Aug. 21.

* "UW Regents defend out-of-state tuition policy," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 19.

Dramatic increases in tuition for nonresident students at UW campuses meant fewer such students were attending; this trend was the reason behind the university's decision to lower nonresident tuition at all of its campuses except UW-Madison, according to Regent Vice President Mark Bradley.

* "UW moves to pull Sudan investments," Associated Press, Aug. 18.

In an effort to do what Regent Charles Pruitt called "the right thing," the Board of Regents voted to divest from companies that do business with the Sudanese government.

* "Regents OK sale of UW-Milwaukee chancellor's house," Associated Press, Aug. 19.

Citing the high cost to upgrade the UW-Milwaukee chancellor's house, the Board of Regents voted to sell the Shorewood home; proceeds from the sale will be placed in a trust fund.

U.S. News and World Report

* "Magazine ranks UW-Madison 34th," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 19.

U.S. News & World Report ranked UW-Madison seventh-best among public universities, and 34th overall; last year the campus ranked eighth in the former category and the same in the latter.

* "UW-L again named one of best in Midwest," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 19.

UW-La Crosse comes in third among the MIdwest's best universities according to U.S. News & World Report; UW-L's ranking marks the sixth consecutive year in the top 10.

UW System

"UW should strive for federal dollars, executive says," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 17.

The Wisconsin Technology Council is part of an effort to seek federal money to conduct classified military research at the UW; university research officials said faculty already bring in millions to study disease and health-related issues.

"Learn from UW software debacle," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 21.

This editorial credits the UW System for admitting mistakes in attempting to implement a payroll software program, but cautions the university against moving on too quickly so as not to make similar mistakes in the future.

On Campus

"State Street blues," Small Business Times, Aug. 18.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago reinforced the need for additional money so his campus can expand its research capacities.

Related: "UWM deserves a better deal from the state," Small Business Times, Aug. 18.

Also: "Santiago's mission," Small Business Times, Aug. 18.

And: "Columbia Hospital site hangs in the balance," Small Business Times, Aug. 18.

"Wells: Community support needed for UWO growth," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 19.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells said his campus, and the university as a whole, will need the backing of business and community leaders to achieve the growth it has planned.

Related: "UW Regents include $3.4 million increase for UWO in budget," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 18.

"Students feel left out of merger talks," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 18.

No decisions about the future of UW-Waukesha will be made until a complete financial analysis of the options is conducted, according to UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson.

"Going back to school a little different for nontraditional students," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 21.

Nontraditional students -- undergraduates older than 25 years of age -- often face challenges when they begin higher education; faculty at UW-Oshkosh say such students have a lot to contribute to their classes.

"As UW-S dean, Ray Hernandez provided leadership, inspiration," Column, Sheboygan Press, Aug. 20.

A tribute to outgoing UW-Sheboygan Dean Ray Hernandez.

"UW-W hopes to build two residence halls," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 18.

UW-Whitewater officials called the campus's residence halls out of date, and plan to construct new ones by 2010.

"University officials urge students to budget, apply for scholarships," Marshfield News-Herald, Aug. 20.

With the cost of higher education continually rising, officials from UW-Marshfield/Wood County and UW-Stevens Point offer a number of ways for students to make college more affordable.

"UWS considers not allowing Christian group as sanctioned student organization," KUWS/Business North, Aug. 18.

Members of the UW-Superior student government are seeking to de-certify one campus group on claims of the group's exclusivity.

Listen: "Christian group may lose status at UW Superior," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 18.

State

"Better access to UW Colleges goal of new state commission," Marshfield News-Herald, Aug. 17.

A recently formed work group, commissioned by UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson, will study ways to increase opportunities for Wisconsin's students to receive higher education.

Related: "Panel to examine UW Colleges' mission," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 17.

Also: "Improving UW colleges gets another look," Waukesha Freeman, Aug. 18.

"Catch-up U," Capital Times, Aug. 17.

While Wisconsin's students' ACT stores still exceed the national average, a new study shows that some entering college may not be completely prepared for the rigors of a post-secondary academic environment.

Editorial: "High rank hides major educational shortfalls," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Aug. 20.

"College costs a crucial election issue," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 17.

Many around the state, including a number of UW chancellors and Regent Mark Bradley, have expressed concern that a UW education has become too expensive as a result of tuition increases that came from a decrease in state funding.

"High-tech virtual academy is a virtual go-ahead," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 19.

The Janesville Virtual Academy, a new school that will distribute coursework to students online, is set to open next June; there is a possibility that the school will offer college courses for credit from UW-Rock County.

"Rep. Nass sets sights on Workers Independent News," Isthmus, Aug. 18.

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson assured Wisconsin Rep. Steve Nass that connections between Wilson's institutions and a pro-labor radio station and publication were severed years ago.

"Biodiesel will be boon to Rock County," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 20.

A new biodiesel plant will use software developed by UW-Extension, and will generate hundreds of millions of dollars to the Rock County economy each year.

National

"State funds and student success," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 17.

A new report argues that more state funding for public colleges and universities is essential to the continued economic success of any region.

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