UW System Clipsheet

May 14, 2007

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Board Of Regents

"UW System aims at loan conflicts," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 11.

UW System Regents and officials said the university will craft financial aid guidelines that are transparent and in the best interests of its students.

Related: "UW bans cozy ties to lenders," Associated Press, May 12.

Also: "UW-Oshkosh switches to new loan listing Web site," Oshkosh Northwestern, May 13.

"UW security review uncovers problems," Associated Press, May 11.

UW-Madison Police Chief Sue Riseling said the UW System security review commission, formed by UW System President Kevin Reilly and led by Chief Riseling, is formulating response plans to "red flags" that could help the university update its safety measures.

Related: "UW acts to avert a Virginia Tech tragedy," Wisconsin State Journal, May 11.

Also: "UW leaders talk campus security," Badger Herald, May 10.

"Regents OK bachelor of applied studies degree at UWGB," Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 13.

UW-Green Bay's new bachelor of applied studies degree will allow area residents with associate degrees from technical colleges to transfer a significant amount of credits to UW-Green Bay to complete a four-year degree program.

UW System

"UW weighs new conduct policy," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, May 10.

An editorial urging residents to contribute to a discussion regarding possible updates to chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative Code related to sanctions for misconduct.

Related: "Committee studying student code of conduct," Oshkosh Northwestern, May 14.

On Campus

"UW-Green Bay awards 1,000th master's degree at record spring commencement," Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 13.

UW-Green Bay handed out diplomas to 711 undergraduates and 38 graduate students Saturday, a record number of graduates for a spring commencement ceremony.

Related: "UW-L grad a businesswoman at heart," La Crosse Tribune, May 12.

Also: "UWO hands out nearly 1,400 diplomas," Oshkosh Northwestern, May 13.

And: UW-RF Commencements set for Saturday, May 12," River Falls Journal, May 10.

"UWFV program whets appetites," Appleton Post-Crescent, May 14.

Participating middle and high school students in UW-Fox Valley's Pre-College Program said the program was instrumental in making higher education a realistic goal for them; the Pre-College Program gathers students from a variety of backgrounds with strong academic potential to share information about higher education opportunities throughout Wisconsin.

"UWS to offer Chinese language classes," Duluth News Tribune, May 10.

Beginning next year, UW-Superior students may enroll in Chinese language classes as part of the campus's new world languages, literatures and cultures department.

"ROTC program marches on at UW-Stout," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 9.

UW-Stout's ROTC program, which began in 2005 with only 11 students, is expected to have more than 60 participate this coming school year.

"The West Side," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 7.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz discusses the American Democracy Project, a program designed to get college students involved in local community activities.

"'I love you, Madison'," Capital Times, May 10.

Outgoing UW-Madison Director of Community Relations LaMarr Billups reflects on his time in Wisconsin as he prepares to depart for a position at Georgetown University.

"Overcoming all obstacles," WEAU, May 9.

One UW-Stout student, diagnosed with diabetes at age five and left temporarily paralyzed after an accident in 1994, has battled against these challenges and will graduate from the campus with a business degree in December.

"An ode to Ogg," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, May 10.

This column pays tribute to UW-Madison's infamous Ogg Hall, scheduled to be demolished beginning in October.

"University honors astronaut trainees grounded by sexism," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 11.

Members of the "Mercury 13," a group of female aviators who were invited but then denied the chance to be astronauts, received honorary doctorates at UW-Oshkosh's commencement ceremony this weekend for their contributions to women in science.

State

"Aid cost put at $139 million," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 12.

State officials are urging Wisconsin's legislature to approve the Wisconsin Covenant, a program that would allow students who meet certain academic and nonacademic criteria to enroll in a Wisconsin college or university; more than 1,000 eighth graders have already signed up for the program.

Related: "Cost of Doyle's higher ed plan," Associated Press, May 12.

Also: "Promising an educated future," Beloit Daily News, May 12.

Also: "Students sign pledge for college promises," Superior Daily Telegram, May 10.

And: First wave of students backs education pledge," Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 11.

Editorial: "Count cost of Wisconsin Covenant," Editorial, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 9.

"Biofuels could revive state's agriculture industry, lawmaker says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 13.

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind said proper planning could turn the Upper Midwest into the "Silicon Valley of biofuels," and provide a tremendous boost to Wisconsin's economy; UW-Madison is already a world-renowned leader in biotechnology research.