UW System Clipsheet

"State needs to examine UW pay gap," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 2.

An editorial about the state's responsibility to provide adequate compensation for UW leaders in the wake of UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells' announcement that he is a finalist for the position of chancellor for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

"Report: Things looking good in UW System," Eau Claire Spectator, May 1.

The UW System accountability report, "Achieving Excellence," showed a 65 percent graduation rate for UW System students, which is four points higher than the national average.

"UW names interim Green Bay chancellor," Badger Herald, May 2.

UW System President Kevin Reilly announced that he nominates David J. Ward as interim chancellor for UW-Green Bay; final appointment is pending the Board of Regents approval.

Related: "Interim chancellor selected for UWGB," Green Bay Press Gazette, May 2.

"Chancellor finalists provide a wealth of experience," Kenosha News, May 2.

Four finalists were recently announced for the position of UW-Parkside's chancellor; public forums will be held next week on the campus.

"UWO chancellor awaits decision on Pennsylvania job," Oshkosh Northwestern, May 2.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Wells is one of three finalists for system chancellor for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

"UW emergency warnings will be just a text message away," Capital Times, May 2.

UW-Madison's WiscAlerts-Text system is currently enrolling users to begin the use of the service this fall.

Related: "UW officials implement emergency texting," Daily Cardinal, May2.

"UW-Madison Safewalk workers walk off job," Channel3000.com, May 2.

Safewalk patrols will be limited on the UW-Madison campus following many Safewalk workers walking off the job in protest of alleged bad management.

"UWSP anti-abortion display sparks controversy," Stevens Point Journal, May 2.

A UW-Stevens Point student organization encountered opposition from fellow students over an exhibit displayed on campus against abortion.

"University, Point should learn something from losing the Rams," Editorial, Stevens Point Journal, May 2.

UW-Stevens Point was turned down to host the Rams' training camp because the campus does not have an all-weather field; campus officials should renovate the field, so the facility can become a valuable asset to the campus and the community.

"Doyle: Expect roadwork delays, unpaid bills if no budget deal is reached," Wisconsin State Journal, May 1.

Gov. Doyle and state legislators continue meeting to attempt to resolve the budget shortfall; so far, long-term solutions to the budget problems remain out of reach while policy makers have focused on short-term ideas like borrowing more money or delaying payments.

Related: "Budget deal still eludes Wisconsin," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 2.

Also: "Legislators oppose plan to bundle budget reform, water compact," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 1.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news080501sj.rm

"Marian college becomes university," Fond du Lac Reporter, May 2.

The Marion College Board of Trustees passed a resolution to change the name of the college to Marian University.

"Congress passes student loan bill," USA Today, May 1.

Congress passed a bill that would increase limits on the amount borrowers can receive in federally subsidized student loans.