UW System Clipsheet
October 23, 2006
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UW System
"Sick leave reporting needs transparency," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Oct. 23.
An editorial applauding efforts by the UW System to work with the Legislative Audit Bureau to make some university policies more transparent.
On Campus
"Student government shut down," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 21.
UW-Milwaukee officials say a student government shut-down stemmed from the campus's request for and subsequent denial of the organization's financial records.
Related: "U. of Wisconsin at Milwaukee shuts down student government in audit dispute," Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 23.
"UW-Madison MBA ranks high," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 21.
BusinessWeek magazine recently ranked UW-Madison's MBA program No. 4 in the nation in terms of fastest return on investment for students, who only need an average of 4.41 years to "break even."
Related: "UW business grads earn fast paybacks," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 23.
"Math faculty backs regents," Badger Herald, Oct. 23.
Members of the UW-Madison Department of Math wrote a letter to the UW System Board of Regents supporting the board's recent resolution which formally opposes an upcoming Wisconsin ballot initiative.
"Five in the hunt to lead UW-L," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 21.
The UW System released its list of five finalists for UW-La Crosse Chancellor; this piece gives detailed profiles of each one.
"Shared bonds, friendships keep alumni coming back to UWSP homecoming," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 23.
UW-Stevens Point alumni come from far and wide for the campus's homecoming festivities, with many saying they continue to enjoy the communal atmosphere that exists at the comparatively smaller campus.
"Koker wins UW Regents award for teaching," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 21.
UW-Oshkosh Professor John Koker, who also serves as the campus's interim College of Letters and Sciences' dean, said he conducts his classes in such a way where students are confident in suggesting answers; Koker will receive the Board of Regents' Teaching Excellence Award.
"UW-Parkside students, alumni recapture playground spirit with dodgeball tournament," Racine Journal Times, Oct. 22.
The rising popularity of dodgeball among UW-Parkside's students resulted in a 14-team tournament at the campus's Sports and Activity Center.
"Pagans unite in new club," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 23.
UW-Waukesha officials said a new club at the college will provide an opportunity for students to explore new ideas.
State
"The valley's future is up to us," Column, River Falls Journal, Oct. 20.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz writes to promote the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, among other initiatives being undertaken in the St. Croix Valley to strengthen the region's economy.