UW System Clipsheet

February 4, 2008

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UW System

"Need for geriatric nurses growing; colleges collaborate on training,"Capital Times, Feb. 2.

Nine Wisconsin institutions are participating in the University of Minnesota-based Hartford UM Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence; Minnesota and Wisconsin rank in the top 15 states in the nation for adults 85 and older.

"UW Regents consider higher pay ranges for top leaders," Associated Press, Feb. 4.

Regents will consider a plan to raise pay ranges for executive positions closer to peer levels, a development aimed to attract top candidates for open chancellor positions.

Related: "UW Regents consider higher pay ranges for top leaders," Associated Press, Feb. 4.

On Campus

"UW team aims to aid New Orleans Bayou," Column, Capital Times, Feb. 1.

A UW-Madison water resource management team is traveling to New Orleans to aid in restoring a bayou.

"Students to join chancellor search," Badger Herald, Feb. 4.

UW-Madison students can now nominate candidates to replace Chancellor Wiley through an e-mail address announced last week.

"UW-Madison paid $19,500 to settle retaliation complaint," Associated Press, Feb. 3.

A university power plant employee was paid the settlement and was allowed to retire after receiving repeated disciplinary actions from managers shortly after he complained about the sexual harassment of a colleague.

Related: "UW-Madison paid $19,500 to settle retaliation complaint," Channel3000, Feb. 4.

"UW-L sports complex gets OK to move ahead," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 2.

The UW-La Crosse Foundation unanimously agreed to begin construction for the new stadium's Phase I projects, based on the amount of money already received.

"Renaissance woman joins Pierce's extension team," River Falls Journal, Feb. 1.

Dr. Darien Simon will bring a variety of experiences and knowledge to her new position as resource agent at Pierce County UW-Extension.

"Toolkits make life easier for elderly, disabled," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 4.

A rehabilitation technologist and sensory specialist with the UW-Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute helped develop a toolkit of useful items that help people with disabilities, or the elderly, to live more independent lives; the kits are available at disability resource centers statewide.

Related: "Pepsi to air commercial sans sound," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 4.

"ArtsBash fundraiser brings joy, color to UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 4.

The event has raised over $100,000 for UW-Stevens Point's Department of Art and Design programs and scholarships since its inception in 2003.

"Never a dull moment: A group of UW-Stout students spends winter break in New Zealand ," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 3.

UW-Stout students participating in Stout Adventures, a campus outdoor recreation group for UW-Stout students and the Menomonie community, had their share of athletic adventures on their first international trip.

"Teach-in addresses climate change," Superior Daily Telegram, Feb. 1.

Both community members and students gathered to learn about protecting the environment at UW-Superior's full day teach-in.

"Real estate lesson," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 2.

A historic lakefront English Tudor was home to seven UW-Milwaukee chancellors; although several buyers have expressed interest in the house, it remains unsold for a little over a year.

State

"We never plan for tough times," Editorial, Eau-Claire Leader Telegram, Feb. 3.

Editorial charging elected officials to start practicing fiscal discipline, even if it may be more difficult in an election year.

"Going postal," UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Feb. 4.

United Council encourages students across the UW System to verbalize their support for the Wisconsin Higher Education Grant Indexing Bill.

National

"House bill would alter college cost provisions," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 4.

The House of Representatives is expected to consider the Higher Education Act on Thursday; the most recent version of the legislation includes softened new reporting requirements for institutions that raise their tuition by the highest percentages over 3 years, along with penalties for state legislatures that cut higher education funding.