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"UW System has a plan for economic growth, access," Column, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oct. 26.

UW System President Kevin Reilly and UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz articulate the need for support of the university's Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.

On Campus

"'University center' called cheapest option for UWW," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 26.

UW System officials will assess how different options for UW-Waukesha, including a "university center" model and a merger with UW-Milwaukee, will affect higher education in Southeastern Wisconsin before making a decision about the future of the freshman-sophomore college.

"Chancellor candidate 'thrilled' at chance to lead UW-L," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 26.

Joe Gow, one of the five finalists for Chancellor at UW-La Crosse, said he would interact heavily with members of the campus community; Gow also praised the campus's proposed Growth and Access Agenda and vowed to increase diversity on campus.

"UW faculty fights ban," Badger Herald, Oct. 26.

The University of Wisconsin University Committee, the executive committee of the UW-Madison Faculty Senate, issued a statement opposing an upcoming Wisconsin ballot referendum on the grounds that it would severely hinder recruiting efforts for new faculty.

Related: "Professor may leave university over marriage amendment," WEAU-TV, Oct. 26.

"Colleges join up to expand offerings," Wausau Daily Herald, Oct. 26.

UW-Marathon County Dean Jim Veninga said a partnership between his campus and Northcentral Technical College will allow students to complete an associate degree, exemplifying the two institutions' commitment to attracting adult students.

"UWO gets $500,000 for Council For Innovation," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 26.

UW-Oshkosh's College of Business will use a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to grow the region's economy by working with existing intellectual property to develop new businesses.

State

"$6,000 tax deduction for tuition?" Capital Times, Oct. 25.

Gov. Jim Doyle introduced a proposal to increase the amount of college tuition parents can deduct from their income taxes to $6,000; he also promised a "significant" increase in financial aid if re-elected.

"Elections strongly impact UW, prof. says," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 26.

Comparing statistical levels of support for the UW System when each of the political parties controlled the state legislature, a UW-Madison professor concludes that the university consistently receives more funding and support under Democrat-controlled legislatures.

National

"College fund raising goals hit $4 billion mark; local goals not as lofty," Associated Press, Oct. 26.

As colleges nationwide greatly increase fund-raising goals, UW-La Crosse plans to embark on a $45 million campaign for a new academic building and stadium, as well as for scholarships and research grants.

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