UW System Clipsheet

July 11, 2008

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UW System

"Start-ups from UW research fuel the state's economy," Capital Region Business Journal, July 10.

...The University of Wisconsin System is an economic powerhouse, contributing nearly $9.5 billion to the state's economy and more than 5 percent of Wisconsin's gross state product...

"It isn't always about money at UW," Column, Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 11.

Recent news coverage and editorial opinions have suggested that the University of Wisconsin system must increase the salaries of its chancellors statewide. Writers imply that the departure of six campus chancellors the past year was due to their sub-national-average salaries...

On Campus

"Developers vie for UWM dorm," Business Journal of Milwaukee, July 11.

Eight developers are vying to build a 500- to 700-student residence hall for the University of Wisconsin, as the university's real estate foundation embarks on its second privately developed housing project...

"State pays $250,000 to end UW sex harassment case," Associated Press, July 10.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will pay $250,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a former power plant employee who claimed she faced rampant discrimination and sexual harassment...

"Immersed in Arabic: Quiet UW-L campus good place to learn other languages," La Crosse Tribune, July 11.

...Now, you might have a glimpse into the lives of 33 students from University of Wisconsin-Madison's Arabic and Persian program being held this summer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus...

"Angling for a pay raise at UW-Madison," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 11.

A push is underway at the UW-Madison to make sure teaching assistants receive better pay...

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"New UW regent visits UW-Superior, says tight times ahead," Business North, July 11.

...Appearing at the UW-Superior campus Thursday, Regent Mary Quinnette Cuene says she's uncertain what the budget cuts will mean to UW campuses...

State

"Ruling blows hole in state budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 11.

The state Supreme Court ruled today that state government illegally collected sales taxes on customized computer software - a decision that could cost state government $265 million in refunds and interest it doesn't have...

National

"Colleges required to secure chemicals from terrorists," Chronicle of Higher Education, July 11.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked several dozen colleges to report in detail on their measures to protect toxic chemicals on their campuses from being stolen or released by terrorists. The reports could lead the agency to ask for additional precautions but not necessarily for colleges to turn their laboratory buildings into fortresses...

"Putting the community into college," Inside Higher Ed, July 11.

...some community colleges are taking a page from the course catalogs of their liberal arts counterparts to help their students reach the next level. Capstone courses, long the final-semester conclusion of some baccalaureate programs, are beginning to take root at some community colleges as a new culmination of the two-year experience...