UW System Clipsheet

"Approve UW-L’s Growth, Quality and Access proposal," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 5.

The Board of Regents should pass the plan for a differential tuition charge at UW-La Crosse in order to hire more staff and faculty, allowing for more students in the future.

"Remedial math for sick leave," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, Dec. 5.

Editorial expresses support for sick leave reform; UW System faculty should be required to account for sick leave days.

Related: "UW to tighten sick leave," Wausau Daily Herald, Dec. 5.

"In a bind," Editorial, Badger Herald, Dec. 5.

Editorial drawing attention to the high cost of text books for UW students; the Board of Regents are correct in addressing the issue.

"Legislators push system to leave seg fee policies alone," Badger Herald, Dec. 5.

State legislators from campus areas sent a letter to UW System President Kevin Reilly expressing concern over changes to the segregated fee policy.

"UW files first lawsuit for ‘Motion W’ infringement," Daily Cardinal, Dec. 5.

Additional coverage of logo dispute.

Related: "Wisconsin / UW sues Kansas school over 'W'," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Dec, 4.

"Snow, ice block paths for disabled UW students," Channel3000, Dec. 5.

As snow complicates transportation for disabled UW-Madison students, the campus and city seek to address these particular difficulties.

"UW-L class helps students connect with area senior citizens," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 5.

UW-La Crosse Family Communications class brings students the chance to visit and learn from senior citizens in the area.

"Technology allows UWSP to offer emerging languages," Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 5.

UW-Stevens Point offers language classes through the UW System Collaborative Language Program; this allows off-campus professors to teach classes and communicate with students through a two-way video conference.

"New bill would let UW employees unionize," Wisconsin Public Radio, Dec. 4.

State Senator Dave Hansen introduces a bill that would allow UW System staff and faculty to unionize.

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