UW System Clipsheet

April 9, 2008

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UW System

"No midlife crisis as UW adult ed center hits 50," Capital Times, April 8.

The Pyle Center celebrates 50 years of hosting events for tens of thousands of people; the Board of Regents will host a reception to highlight UW-Extension services and those who have benefited from them over the years.

"UW System acknowledges shortcomings with minority students," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 8.

Clip discusses the minority enrollment and graduation rates in the UW System Accountability Report and points toward possible solutions for the future.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news080408bb.rm

"Hold spending to last year's levels," Editorial, Beloit Daily News, April 9.

Editorial calling on Gov. Doyle and the state legislature to cut spending for state employees.

On Campus

"Betz to step down at UW-River Falls," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 9.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz announced he will resign effective June 30, to take the presidency position at three-campus Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.

Related: "UW-River Falls / Betz leaving campus post," St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 9.

Also: "Chancellor Betz set to resign," Student Voice, April 8.

"UW-Stout copes with weekend tragedy," WEAU.com, April 6.

As the campus mourns the loss of three students to a house fire, UW-Stout begins forming a critical response team and increasing counseling services available.

Related: "Vigil helps start healing," Dunn County News, April 9.

Also: "Families, friends mourn UW-Stout deaths," Chippewa.com, April 8.

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

UW-Superior broke ground for the renovation of the campus library and new student center, expected to open fall 2009.

"Stout asks Regents to add programs," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 9.

UW-Stout presents a plan to add 17 new bachelor's and master's degree programs over the next seven to 10 years.

National

"Swanky suites, more students?" Chronicle of Higher Education, April 11.

After hearing tales of students declining to enroll due to the offered housing options, officials at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have embarked on an ambitious project to build all new on-campus housing; the project includes incorporating new resources to enhance students' learning experience.