UW System Clipsheet
September 25, 2006
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UW System
"UW official to leave for position in National Science Foundation," Associated Press, Sept. 23.
Cora Marrett will transition from her role as senior vice president for Academic Affairs in December.
On Campus
"Chancellor looks toward future in address," UWM Post, Sept. 25.
UW-Milwaukee is having success in raising its profile and expanding the campus, according to Chancellor Carlos Santiago.
"UW will not recognize and fund Catholic group - for now," Associated Press, Sept. 24.
UW-Madison officials said one campus group was denied recognition as a student organization, and thus cannot receive segregated-fee funding, because only three of its 12 board members are UW-Madison students; the group could gain official recognition if it restructures its board.
"UWSP creates health major," Central Wisconsin Sunday, Sept. 24.
The newly created health sciences bachelor's degree at UW-Stevens Point, in partnership with Mid-State Technical College, will train students for high-demand fields in Central Wisconsin.
"Freshmen have many different reasons for choosing UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Sept. 25.
A survey of UW-Stevens Point's newest class finds freshmen have high goals and expectations, and are looking for a challenge.
"UW-River Falls sets enrollment record," Wisconsin Ag Connection, Sept. 25.
Chancellor Don Betz expects steady enrollment growth at UW-River Falls over the next several years.
"UW-Milwaukee contract suit dismissed," Associated Press, Sept. 23.
A lawsuit that alleged unfair bidding practices for UW-Milwaukee's now-completed Kenilworth project will not go forward.
"Martin, senior dean at UW, to retire In July," Capital Times, Sept. 23.
After serving as UW-Madison's Dean of Continuing Studies since 1987, Howard Martin will retire this summer.
"Online news links parents with UW-EC," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept. 24.
To keep parents in the know about happenings at UW-Eau Claire, the campus has established "parent orientation" programs and e-newsletters for parents.
State
"Scientists fear election of Mark Green could hurt stem-cell research," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 25.
University of Wisconsin researchers say state restrictions on stem-cell research could slow progress in the field.
Related: "Read, hear stem cell pioneer James Thomson's views on research," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 25.
Also: "Choice of governor could affect research complex," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 25.
National
"For retirees' health care, a balancing act," Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 25.
Two-thirds of colleges offer retirees some kind of health care coverage; university employees retire at earlier ages when such benefits are available.