UW System Clipsheet

May 25, 2007

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UW System

"Legislators reject plans for Memorial Union update," Wisconsin State Journal/Associated Press, May 25.

New student unions and updated residence halls will be important if the UW System is to continue to attract talented students to campus; the UW System will continue to advocate for state funding for these facilities as the budget process continues.

On Campus

"Building the engaged leadership pool," Column, River Falls Journal, May 25.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz discusses the campus's numerous efforts to cultivate leadership skills among its students.

"A Wisconsin university wants baby boomers to go back to school...for retirement," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 24.

UW-Oshkosh is working with a private firm to determine whether retired alumni would be interested in living in a community near the campus and having access to campus facilities; such alumni could become more involved on campus through tutoring or other volunteer work.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news070524pm.rm

"Ruling serves public's interest," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 25.

An editorial supporting a judge's decision to allow the release of records detailing disciplinary measures for a UW-Stevens Point faculty member, saying the public has a right to expect "proper professional behavior" from its educators and transparency during investigations of malfeasance.

State

"Can 'Covenant' cost be made up elsewhere?," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 24.

The state Legislature should look to fund the Wisconsin Covenant -- a program that would guarantee admission to a Wisconsin college or university to students who meet proper academic and nonacademic criteria -- by scaling back or eliminating outdated programs.

National

"Florida panel, appointed after Virginia Tech tragedy, recommends sharing information about troubled students," Chronicle of Higher Education, May 25.

A Florida panel to address campus safety and security recommended that student records be shared without consent if doing so would protect the student or others in the event of a health or safety emergency.

"Does campaign finance matter? Check out student loan scandal," Editorial, Tomah Journal, May 24.

Questions about practices in the student loan industry have made clear that students, their families, and taxpayers pay more than needed for college expenses, according to this editorial.

"College counseling for veterans," Inside Higher Ed, May 25.

An American Council on Education program seeking to help severely injured military veterans has already helped more than 100 veterans learn about their higher education options and work toward attending college.