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February 7, 2008

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"UW System might pioneer 'dual transcript' for graduates," Associated Press, Feb. 6.

A proposal by President Kevin P. Reilly would create the nation's first personal development transcript that would supplement a traditional academic transcript.

Related: "UW System to hear second transcript proposal," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 7.

Also: "UW System might pioneer 'dual transcript' for graduates: Second document would detail volunteer work, internships," Channel 3000, Feb. 6.

On Campus

"U. of Wisconsin to up chancellor's pay?" Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 6.

The Board of Regents will review a proposal to adjust the pay ranges of a number of UW System leaders and executives.

Related: "Key lawmaker lashes out against UW pay increases," Hudson Star-Observer, Feb. 5.

Also: "Criticism for a plan to hike UW salaries," Wisconsin Radio Network, Feb. 5.

Listen: http://www.wrn.com/po...E18B/payjr020508.mp3

"University looks to add two majors," Eau Claire Spectator, Feb. 7.

In June, the Board of Regents will review the potential addition of a major in liberal studies and a comprehensive major in material science at UW-Eau Claire.

"University of Wisconsin wants to build rat and mouse building," Associated Press, Feb. 7.

UW-Madison is proposing a 10,000-square-foot vivarium to hold rodents for scientific study.

"New chancellor search begins with a familiar process," Whitewater Royal Purple, Feb. 6.

The search and screen committee continues its search for the next UW-Whitewater chancellor.

"Taking back our tuition," Editorial, Eau Claire Spectator, Feb. 7.

An editorial discussing findings in the 2007-'08 UW System Fact Book that students and the state are contributing nearly the same amount of money to fund the UW System.

National

"Public broadcasters prepare to fight federal budget cuts," New York Times, Feb. 6.

For the eighth consecutive year, there are proposed cuts in federal funds for public broadcasting.

"We'd prefer to speak for ourselves, thanks," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 6.

University researchers are still not ready to back a patent reform bill approved last fall by the Senate Judiciary Committee.