"Commission views campus master plan," Dunn County News, April 4.
At its March meeting, the Menomonie Plan Commission got a first look at what could be in store at UW-Stout...
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April 7, 2009
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On Campus
"Sandefur: Tuition initiative worth it," Column, Badger Herald, April 6.
The state of Wisconsin has built a tremendous resource in the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Even when the economy slows — as it has in the past — our education and research continue moving us forward. We’ve pushed the boundaries of discovery and given the state a value worth more than just dollars and cents... [Gary Sandefur, Dean, College of Letters and Science]
"UW-Madison continues commitment to success," Column, Daily Cardinal, April 7.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison continued its pledge to provide students with the opportunity to explore new avenues of learning with three important decisions in the past week. History and Engineering department curricula will be augmented with the addition of several new professorships, while an agreement with Tikrit University in Iraq will expose students to academic resources halfway around the world...
"More scrutiny for Athletic Board," Badger Herald, April 7.
Several members of the University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate voiced a call for further investigation into an ad hoc committee’s report that defines the roles of the Athletic Board and outlines faculty authority in intercollegiate athletics...
"UW honored as bike-friendly campus," WKOW-TV 27, April 7.
UW-Madison is being honored for its efforts to encourage bicycling as a positive commuting option on and off campus...
"Unique asthma study to get underway at UW," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 6.
Research studies get underway all the time in Wisconsin. But as far we can tell, only one will have asthma sufferers carry an inhaler with a GPS device attached to it...
State
"Wisconsin's technical colleges see enrollment boost," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 6.
Factory closings and layoffs in Wisconsin during the last year are sending more people to technical colleges. College officials say their applications and enrollment are steadily increasing...
"Doyle pushes for 2016 Chicago Olympics, Madison cycling," Daily Cardinal, April 7.
Gov. Jim Doyle showed his support for Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bid before the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission Monday. If Chicago were selected, Wisconsin would be the host of the cycling events and the UW-Madison campus would act as the starting point for the road cycling course...The Chicago Summer Games would benefit the state by bringing tourism, according to Doyle...
"Doyle offers support for Chicago Olympics," Channel 3000, April 6.
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle is in Chicago to support the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Games -- and the plan for his state to host cycling...
"Doyle supports a Chicago Olympics," Associated Press, April 7.
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle lobbied on Monday for Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Games and its plan to hold cycling events in his state. Doyle said he told the International Olympic Committee inspection team that Wisconsin was the ideal location for the cycling competition. He cited Wisconsin's well-regarded bike trails, high percentage of bicycle riders and the major bike manufacturers headquartered in the state...
"Governor pushes Chicago Olympic bid," Wisconsin Radio Network, April 7.
Governor Jim Doyle helps make the case for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics...
"Study: Judicial system works," Badger Herald, April 7.
A new University of Wisconsin Law School study refutes claims made by third-party groups and legislators in recent years that the Wisconsin civil justice system has harmed businesses and citizens by advocating excessive litigation...
"Law School report rebuts WMC claims of excessive civil suits," Daily Cardinal, April 7.
A new study published by the UW-Madison Law School says criticism of the number of civil litigation cases in Wisconsin is unfounded despite claims from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s largest business lobby. The report attempts to debunk “persistent myths” about civil courts and presents facts about the number of cases filed in state and federal courts from 1996 through 2007...
National
"History we can't afford to repeat," Inside Higher Ed, April 7.
...Despite these warning signs, we’re already seeing history repeat itself. Lawmakers in Florida are moving to allow every public university to increase tuition by as much as 15 percent per year despite widespread public opposition. Three of the nation’s largest public university systems -- the University of California, California State University, and Arizona State University -- are proceeding with plans to cap or cut enrollment amid rapid growth in their states’ college-going populations. How do we break this cycle and redefine higher education’s response to financial crisis? It will require strong leadership at the state, system, and campus levels, focusing on priorities, productivity, and innovation...
"'Morphing' community colleges," Inside Higher Ed, April 7.
...But these days, community college definitions are tricky. The associate degree as the highest degree awarded? Not true for the growing number awarding bachelor's degrees. Local students? Not true for the many campuses with international students, not to mention distance education students enrolled online -- two groups that are growing...
"2-year colleges worry that job training may displace the humanities," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 7.
Passage of the vast economic-stimulus bill was a big win for community colleges, but its focus on job training has some two-year-college officials worried that the humanities could get shoved aside as laid-off workers are rushed through programs of work-force development... (paid subscription required)
"International applications up 4%," Inside Higher Ed, April 7.
Graduate school applications from foreign students grew 4 percent between 2008 and 2009, with the increase "driven almost entirely" by growth at institutions with the largest numbers of international students enrolled already, according to a new survey from the Council of Graduate Schools. Foreign applications rose 6 percent at the top 100 destination institutions for international students, but dropped 4 percent at institutions outside the top 100...
"Doctoral universities pull ahead in competition for foreign graduate students," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 7.
Foreign students applying to graduate schools in the United States are increasingly favoring doctoral institutions, which were already popular among them, while losing some interest in other types of colleges, according to survey results released today by the Council of Graduate Schools... (paid subscription required)