UW System Clipsheet

November 12, 2007

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Board Of Regents

"Regents discuss Covenant, segregated fee transparency," Badger Herald, Nov. 12.

The Board of Regents expressed enthusiasm for the future of the Wisconsin Covenant program while addressing additional financial and logistical concerns; the Board expects to discuss segregated fee policy at greater length in the near future.

"Regents add money for UWS projects," Superior Daily Telegram, Nov. 10.

The Board of Regents authorized changes to two campus building projects at UW-Superior.

"Campus silent on UW investments," Capital Times, Nov. 9.

The Board of Regents' committee that seeks comments on UW System investments had no student attenders for the first time.

UW System

"Test results to measure colleges," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 12.

The UW System signed on to a voluntary system of accountability that will allow parents and students to compare quality of education across public institutions; university officials are still investigating the best assessment tool to ensure accuracy.

Related: "State funding forces UW System accountability," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 12.

Also: "Accountability System Launched," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 12.

"UW rapped for ending suit against former dean," Associated Press, Nov. 10.

The UW System dropped a suit against a former dean accused of financial mismanagement.

Related: "Lawmaker Blasts State's Deal With Ex-UW-Whitewater Dean," Channel3000, Nov. 9.

"UW student fee fight is still raging," Capital Times, Nov. 10.

A Board of Regents committee seeking to resolve student and administrator differences over segregated fee authority addresses issues regarding off-campus leasing rights of student organizations.

On Campus

"UW-Madison ranks first in research expenditures," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 9.

According to the National Science Foundation, UW-Madison is the nation's top public university for research expenditures; the campus moved up one spot from last year.

"UW, business partnership creates global talent pool," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 9.

Columnist highlights how UW-Madison has partnered with corporations around the world to place students in the best possible internships to prepare for the competitive global marketplace.

"Stadium drive enters 'fourth quarter'," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 11.

Through increasing cooperation with private donors, UW-La Crosse nears its goal for the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex capital campaign and campus officials are optimistic.

"Crime near UWM isn't cause for panic," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 11.

Columnist points out that crime near UW-Milwaukee's campus is not as alarming as previous news reports assert.

"Big cheese on campus," Associated Press, Nov. 11.

UW-River Falls food science instructor and student assistants were successful in creating a new cheese.

"Scholars program grants four more years of funds," Eau Claire Spectator, Nov. 12.

UW-Eau Claire secured four more years of federal funding towards a special learning community that aids first generation or minority students in going to graduate school.

"Seeing it all in 3D - Model city prepares UW-Stout, city to effectively respond in a crisis," Dunn County News, Nov. 12.

UW-Stout hosted the UW System's first crisis response training session based on simulations for emergency response officials.

"Today's International Education Week events at UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 12.

UW-Stevens Point gears up with daily events for the week-long celebration of international education.

"Raucous UW dorm goes upscale," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 12.

UW-Madison alumni reminisce about good times in Ogg Residence Hall as the hall nears demolition; new students enjoy updated amenities and more space in the newly-built Ogg Hall.

State

"Wisconsin lawmakers may slay 'Frankenstein' veto power," Associated Press, Nov. 11.

The state legislature has advanced a bill that would rein in the Governor's veto power to recreate sentences and words.

"Senate passes cable bill," Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 9.

Legislation that would allow cable providers to gain a single permit with the state, rather than each municipality, passed the Senate and heads to the Assembly.