UW System Clipsheet

"Sick daze," Editorial, Badger Herald, Dec. 4.

If the state changes its sick-leave policies, one option might be to allow employees to accrue a limited amount of sick leave for use in case of emergency.

"Regents review group leader policy," Advance-Titan, Dec. 4.

The Board of Regents is set to consider revising a university policy concerning the recognition of student organizations.

"System may revise hiring policy after employing felons," Spectator, Dec. 4.

Background checks for new hires and a revised UW System policy could help the Board of Regents and UW campuses address future situations if faculty or staff are accused of criminal behavior.

"Arousing debate," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 3.

Education experts laud UW-Madison's Sex Out Loud program for its effectiveness in teaching and promoting safer sexual health among students, but some oppose funding for the program.

"Couple hopes Rolls Royce bolsters UWS gift-giving," Superior Daily Telegram, Dec. 4.

UW-Superior's "Campaign Superior" expects to pass the $12 million mark after an upcoming auction of a recently donated Rolls Royce.

"UWM undergoes reorganization in academic affairs," UWM Post, Dec. 4.

A restructuring of administrative departments at UW-Milwaukee is expected to enhance student life and academic success.

"Cabinet shuffle starts for Doyle," Capital Times, Dec. 2.

Recent changes to the Governor's cabinet include the appointment of Revenue Secretary Michael Morgan as the new Secretary of the Department of Administration.

"New North expands business vision," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 3.

A consortium that includes UW campuses among business, economic development, and education leaders is exploring Northeastern Wisconsin's economy and quality of life.

"Inner city job growth is critical to regional economic health," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 3.

An editorial supporting the findings of a UW-Milwaukee study tabbing inner-city job-growth as a key factor to the city's economic revitalization.

"States should be involved in providing student support services, report says," Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 4.

According to a new report, states that want to increase their numbers of highly educated workers should support student advising, counseling, and other services that are important to graduating college students.

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