UW System Clipsheet
November 17, 2006
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UW System
"A problem for the UW," Editorial, Capital Times, Nov. 17.
An executive order allowing the state to offer domestic partnership benefits to university employees might be the solution to keeping some faculty and staff at UW campuses.
"Policy enters final stages," Badger Herald, Nov. 17.
A Regent committee examining a policy to discipline faculty and staff accused of serious criminal matters is preparing to forward a proposal to the full Board of Regents and the state Legislature.
On Campus
"Chancellor sends out e-mail on harassment issues," Oshkosh Northwestern, Nov. 17.
Following recent incidents on campus, UW-Oshkosh is reminding students and staff about how to report harassment and access related campus services, if needed.
"Chancellor returns 7 groups for review," Badger Herald, Nov. 17.
Student groups at UW-Madison will no longer receive segregated-fee funding to pay for off-campus rent.
"Free info available about financial aid," Appleton Post-Crescent, Nov. 17.
Students are encouraged to start early when applying for financial aid.
"Cancer Society honors Doyle," Badger Herald, Nov. 17.
UW-Oshkosh was among those honored by the American Cancer society for a successful campus marketing campaign that encourages students not to smoke.
State
"State fiscal priorties disturbing," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 17.
An economic analysis of Wisconsin spending finds that Wisconsin spends 7.4 times more on prisoners than on college students, leaving the state with a lower chance for the great return on investment from college students.
"Good education leads to good life," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, Nov. 17.
Higher education can be the key to financial security in today's knowledge-based economy.
Related: "Benefits add up for college graduates," Waukesha Freeman, Nov. 17.
"State's Democrats reap rewards of big turnout of young voters," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 17.
Seventeen percent of those who voted in Wisconsin's midterm elections were aged 18-29.
National
"Senate hearing will focus on rising tuition costs and potential tax abuses by colleges," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 17.
Tuition, executive compensation, and college athletics will be among the topics considered next month by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.