UW System Clipsheet

October 3, 2007

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State Budget

"The smarter the better," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 3.

This editorial credits UW-Madison's research success for city's growth and argues the Milwaukee region can reap similar benefits if the Legislature funds UW-Milwaukee's research efforts.

"Budget stalemate infringes on UW," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Oct. 3.

It is time for UW-Madison students to take notice of the budget logjam; Gov. Doyle has warned that student tuition could go up by $800 if the budget is not in place by next year.

UW System

"UW administrators squelch students on segregated fees," Column, Badger Herald, Oct. 3

This editorial claims the Segregated Fee Review Committee is leaving students out of the reform process.

"Task force tackles safety at UW-River Falls and other UW colleges," Rivertowns.net, Oct. 3.

After Gov. Doyle's Task Force on Campus Safety's meeting in UW-River Fall's University Center last week, the group is set to issue the final draft of its reports in November; one of the key parts of the report will be to recommend each campus denotes a specific "response team."

"What's a financial aid director to do?" Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 3.

Addresses the intricacies of student lending relationships and highlights the current federal proposals to create a consistent set of governing principles.

On Campus

"Tour of University Center excites UWSP community," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 3.

UW-Stevens Point gives tours of the Dreyfus University Center for sneak preview; the renovated spaces and new additions garnered positive reactions from students and staff.

"UWM enrollment up," UW-Milwaukee Post, Oct. 3.

The UW-Milwaukee Office of Assessment and Institutional Research released a report that finds students at UW-Milwaukee are taking more credits, and Minnesota resident enrollment is up 8 percent over last year.