"UW System will screen potential employees," Wisconsin Public Radio, Jan. 15.
Many UW System campuses have adopted a standardized background check process for hiring; the new process is designed to increase the safety of students and faculty.
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January 16, 2008
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"Faculty, students creating high-tech study guides," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 16.
UW-La Crosse, in conjunction with other UW System campuses, is working to develop learning objectives (LOs) for the digital age.
"UW is slow to make admissions decisions," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 15.
UW-Madison Office of Admissions is adapting to new technology, delaying admissions decisions for next year's incoming class.
"The man making the case for steroids," Chicago Tribune, Jan. 15.
Norman Fost, professor and director of the Program in Bioethics at UW-Madison, says steroids should be available to athletes under a doctor's supervision.
State
"Competitive Wisconsin releases bold plan to grow wealth in Wisconsin," Column, Janesville Gazette Extra, Jan. 16.
The nonpartisan, statewide organization Competitive Wisconsin argues that the future of economic development is through developing more bachelor's degree holders and retaining brainpower in the state.