UW System Clipsheet

"The price of convenience," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 18.

Beginning this fall, UW-Oshkosh student IDs can double as a debit and ATM card if students decide to open an account with U.S. Bank. The article raises questions about the national trend of bank-sponsored student ID cards and revenue-sharing provisions with campuses.

"UW System struggles with admissions," Wausau Daily Herald, June 16.

Regent President Mark Bradley of Wausau discusses the "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin," a set of initiatives to increase access and affordability at UW System campuses. (Note: The story incorrectly states UW-Madison's admission rate. In 2006-07, 58% of UW-Madison applicants received an offer of admission)

"Barrows gets $135,000 settlement," Associated Press, June 16.

The UW System Board of Regents and former UW-Madison administrator Paul Barrows reach a settlement.

Related: "Barrows to get $135,000 from UW," Wisconsin State Journal, June 16.

Also: "U. of Wisconsin settles with administrator demoted after harassment allegations," Chronicle of Higher Education, June 18.

"UWEC officials hope to create vision for future," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, June 17.

UW-Eau Claire strategic planning efforts will enlist the help of the campus community and Chippewa Valley residents.

"Chancellor didn't read fired prof's testimony," Associated Press, June 16.

New documents were recently released regarding the case of a UW-Superior professor who was fired in 2001.

"Prof was ousted for trysts with students," Associated Press, June 16.

A professor was removed from his position as department chair in March of this year. Recently released records indicate he had consensual relationships with two students. UWSP policies state that such relationships, even if consensual, should be avoided.

"UW puts hip-hop in the classroom," Capital Times, June 16.

A new summer program offered by UW-Madison will teach community leaders and teachers how to use spoken word and hip-hop in the classroom.

"UW-Extension move a sound idea," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, June 17.

An editorial supporting the proposed move of UW-Extension offices from Sheboygan Falls to the UW-Sheboygan campus.

"GOP asked early about blocking budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 16.

Republican members of the Assembly asked the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau what the implications would be if they do not pass the state budget.

Related: "GOP budget aims a cannon at taxes," Wisconsin State Journal, June 17.

"Extend benefit to domestic partners," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, June 17.

This editorial urges lawmakers to pass domestic partner benefits because the cost of not doing so puts the state at a distinct economic disadvantage.

"Down is up as Growthman 'fixes' affirmative action," Editorial, Capital Times, June 16.

An editorial questioning the goals of the Legislature's Special Committee on Affirmative Action.

"Interpreting the Sunshine Act," Inside Higher Education, June 18.

The Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities is concerned that the language used in the Student Loan Sunshine Act may be too broad.