UW System Clipsheet

"Audit calls on UW System to protect IT data," Daily Cardinal, April 8.

A recent UW System audit revealed that improvements should be made to protect computer networks campus-wide.

"System honors marketing professor," Eau Claire Spectator, April 7.

Rama Yelkur, a marketing professor at UW-Eau Claire, is one of 16 women honored by the UW System as an "Outstanding Woman of Color."

"Betz announces he's stepping down at UW-River Falls," River Falls Journal, April 8.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz will step down at the end of June to become president of Northeastern State University of Oklahoma.

Related: "New NSU president named," Broken Arrow Ledger, April 8.

"Hands off UWM," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 7.

An editorial expressing concern that lawmakers may attempt to cut the funding for UW-Milwaukee's new engineering and research park to bridge the gap in the state budget.

"Bookstore donates $60,000 for new scholarship," Badger Herald, April 8.

The University Bookstore presented UW-Madison's Faculty Senate with a $60,000 contribution to its recently created need-based scholarship fund.

"Officials launch campus construction," Superior Daily Telegram, April 7.

UW-Superior broke ground for its new student center yesterday; the $21 million center is slated to open in fall 2009.

"It's time to demand more from our leaders," Column, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, April 8.

A column by State Rep. Marlin Schneider about the responsibilities of state and local leaders, and the importance of supporting education throughout the state.

"State community-college leaders see pressures building on their institutions," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 8.

A survey completed by the American Association of Community Colleges reveals that many college officials believe that increases in tuition at comprehensive institutions are rapidly driving students to two-year colleges. (paid subscription only)

"Getting older students into the mix," Inside Higher Ed, April 8.

Colleges and universities throughout the nation are intensifying efforts to attract "non-traditional" students.