UW System Clipsheet

"UW plan would offer 4-year degrees at 2-year centers," Appleton Post-Crescent, Feb. 28.

Adults may soon be able to receive bachelor's degrees from the UW System's two-year colleges; the Board of Regents will discuss the proposal at its March meeting.

Related: "2-year colleges could grant 4-year degrees," Wausau Daily Herald, Feb. 28.

Also: "Proposal would help UW-B/SC offer adults 4-year degrees," Baraboo News Republic, Feb. 28.

"School's overview rightfully extended," Editorial, Racine Journal Times, Feb. 27.

An editorial discussing the UW System's recent changes to the student conduct code that is up for Regent approval in April; once the initial recommendations are approved by the Regents, state rules call for them to be sent to the state Legislative Council for further review, followed by a university-sponsored public hearing.

Related: "Feedback should help shape UW student conduct rule changes," Marshfield News-Herald, Feb. 28.

Also: "Code proposals pose problems," Badger Herald, Feb. 28.

"UW-S dual credit program a winner," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, Feb. 28.

An editorial about a new program that will allow Sheboygan high school students to earn college credits through UW-Sheboygan.

"New co-curricular transcripts to include out of class experiences," La Crosse Racquet, Feb. 27.

The UW System is working to implement a dual transcript that would track learning outside of the classroom.

"Legislators weigh in on UW chancellor search," Badger Herald, Feb. 28.

State legislators revealed characteristics they would like to see in the new UW-Madison chancellor.

Related: "Choosing a chancellor: Lawmakers offer their take on UW-Madison's next leader," UW-Madison, Feb. 28.

"Students excel on CPA exam despite smaller campus size," Whitewater Royal Purple, Feb. 27.

Fifty-five percent of UW-Whitewater accounting students pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam the first time; this ranks the school in the top 25 in the nation.

"WARF stem cell patent claim upheld by patent office," Capital Times, Feb. 28.

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation won a patent battle that contended that the initial UW-Madison embryonic stem cell discovery is patentable.

Related: "Government upholds one WARF patent," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 28.

"UW-Stout tests e-mail system as emergency notifications tool," Dunn County News, Feb. 27.

The UW-Stout police believe their e-mail notification system is effective after a test that resulted in 2,023 people responding.

"Politics is getting in the way of UW-L financial aid bill," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 28.

An editorial discussing the politics involved in a recent bill proposed that would reallocate $664,800 for financial aid for UW-La Crosse.

"UW honors young alumni," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 27.

The Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor 23 UW-Madison graduates with its Forward Under 40 awards.

"Program recognized," Eau Claire Spectator, Feb. 28.

The Corporation for National and Community Service recognized UW-Eau Claire for the school's community service program.

"Good years before the bad," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 28.

A report released by the State Higher Education Executive Officers reveals that state and local funds grew 3.6 percent in constant dollars over previous years.