News from Regional Sources
2008
"UW-Waukesha
stands just fine on its own," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, March 22.
An editorial about the role of UW-Waukesha in the region and the
once-proposed merger between that campus and UW-Milwaukee.
2007
"County
wants in on UWW debate," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June
15.
UW-Waukesha Dean Patrick Schmitt urged representatives from the Waukesha
County Board to allow the college to become a university center, where
outside institutions could offer four-year degree programs at the campus,
but it would still maintain its core role as a freshman-sophomore institution
with relaxed admissions standards and more affordable tuition.
Related: "Public works committee asks UW-Waukesha dean to address the board," Waukesha Freeman, June 15.
"Study
nears on future of UW-Waukesha campus," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, June 6.
UW-Waukesha officials still favor making the freshman-sophomore college
into a university center, where other four-year institutions could
offer degree programs through UW-Waukesha without undermining its original
mission; a needs assessment of higher education in the Waukesha area
is forthcoming.
Related: "UW-Waukesha preparing to determine its four-year future," Waukesha Freeman, June 6.
"Discussion continues over future education needs," Business
Journal of Milwaukee, April 6.
UW-Waukesha is taking steps to move toward a university center model,
where students could utilize the college to enroll in programs through
other institutions while remaining close to home. Full story not
available online.
"Are
engineering degrees in UW-Waukesha's future?" Waukesha Freeman,
March 28.
In partnership with UW-Platteville, UW-Waukesha may begin to offer
engineering degrees at the two-year college as soon as Spring 2008;
UW-Waukesha is also partnering with UW-Stout to offer other technology-related
degrees as part of its increased efforts to provide an educated workforce
for the Waukesha area.
"UW-Waukesha
seeks funds for study," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March
22.
While UW System administrators favor turning UW-Waukesha into a university
center, where other institutions could offer programs through UW-Waukesha,
they have agreed to postpone implementation until city officials complete
a local needs assessment.
"First,
get the facts," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March
12.
An editorial lauding UW System President
Kevin Reilly's support for a needs-assessment study for the educational
needs of the Waukesha area.
Related: "UW
merger plan studied," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March
9.
"UW-Waukesha
up in air," Marquette Tribune, March 2.
The UW System has been studying options
for the future of UW-Waukesha to determine how the university could
provide greater access to higher education and manageable costs; a
UW System report showed that a "university center," through
which campuses could offer programs at UW-Waukesha, would be less costly
than merging the two-year institution with UW-Milwaukee.
"More
details needed," Editorial,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 1.
An editorial calling for a more-thorough analysis
of the costs that could be associated with changing the structure of UW-Milwaukee
and UW-Waukesha.
"Campus
merger report continues to bring disbelief," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Feb. 27.
One UW System official said merging UW-Waukesha
and UW-Milwaukee would require increased faculty salaries, a larger
faculty, more student services and state responsibility for UW-Waukesha
campus facilities, currently owned by Waukesha County; establishing
a university center -- where other four-year campuses could offer education
through UW-Waukesha -- would be less expensive than a merger, according
to a university study.
"UW
merger alternative is cheaper, report says," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Feb. 23.
A report to UW System leadership finds that
a "university center" model for UW-Waukesha, where other
four-year campuses, including UW-Milwaukee, could offer education through
the college, would be the most cost-effective way to utilize the institution
to meet emerging educational needs.
2006
"New
WCAN report rips university center idea," Waukesha Freeman,
Aug. 15.
The Waukesha County Action Network says it does not favor educational
options in the Waukesha area that would require increased support from
taxpayers.
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"Group
opposes UW 'center' plan," Business Journal of Milwaukee, Aug.
11.
The Waukesha County Action Network says it opposes a university-center
approach to expanding higher education in Waukesha County because it
believes it would mean additional costs for taxpayers; The Board of
Regents is scheduled to hear a status report on the issue this week.
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"Officials
begin studying costs of UW-Waukesha options," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Aug. 4.
UW-Milwaukee and UW-Colleges and UW-Extension leaders are exploring
financial options for UW-Waukesha and how it might relate with UW-Milwaukee
and other campuses.
"Business,
county leaders frustrated with UW-Waukesha debate," Business
Journal of Milwaukee, June 30.
The Board of Regents is expected to learn more next month
about possible costs associated with changes in education delivery at
UW-Waukesha; Advocates of merging UW-Waukesha and UW-Milwaukee say a
university-center approach would not do enough to meet the area's needs.
Upgrade
proposed for UW-Waukesha," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
June 9.
UW System Executive Vice President Don Mash, who has led a
working group to study the educational needs of Waukesha County, said
constructing a new building on the UW-Waukesha campus would usher in
an increased research presence from UW-Milwaukee; the work group also
suggested UW-Waukesha serve as a "university center," wherein students
could utilize resources from other colleges and universities to earn
baccalaureate degrees without compromising the mission of the freshman-sophomore
campus.
Related: “Weekly
laurels and laments,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 9.
"UWW
center plan delayed," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 7.
A work group assessing the educational needs of the Milwaukee and Waukesha
areas will continue to investigate the region in order for the Board
of Regents to make a sound decision regarding the future of UW-Waukesha.
"Idea
of a multi-university center in Waukesha captures interest," Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, May 29.
Many UW System campus officials favor a "university center" plan for
UW-Waukesha, whereby students at the campus would be able to utilize
resources of some of the UW System's four-year institutions and private
colleges in the area.
Editorial: "A
blow to regionalism," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May
28.
"Task
force won't urge UW merger," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 24.
UW System Executive Vice President Don Mash said his steering group's
plan to make UW-Waukesha a "university center," under which students
could choose services from UW-Milwaukee or other UW System campuses,
will greatly improve the region's ability to provide higher education
without impeding the mission of the freshman-sophomore campus.
Related: "Opposition
voiced to UWW, UWM merger," Waukesha Freeman, May 24.
"University
of Wisconsin-Waukesha plan could become state model," Waukesha Freeman,
May 17.
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson said a "university
center" model, under which UW-Waukesha would offer four-year degree
opportunities through partnerships with other campuses, could become
the archetype for all of the UW System's two-year institutions.
"University
center could be merger alternative," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
May 4.
UW System officials are examining the idea of building a "university
center" that would combine resources of UW-Milwaukee and UW-Waukesha
to increase the opportunities available to students at the latter campus.
"Mayoral
candidates undecided on UW merger," Waukesha Freeman, March 17.
While both candidates for mayor of Waukesha favored studying the educational
needs of their city, neither took a strong stance on the idea of merging
UW-Waukesha with UW-Milwaukee.
"Some prefer ‘experience’
to local college degree," Waukesha Freeman, Feb. 8.
Students at UW-Waukesha weigh the benefits and experiences available
at UW campuses of different sizes, and hear about opportunities offered
through the UW-Madison Connections program.
Story not available online.
"Mash talks merger,"
Waukesha Freeman, Feb. 7.
Don Mash, senior executive vice president of the UW System, held a question-and-answer
session regarding a report about the educational needs of the Waukesha
area. The initial report gave no recommendations on the idea of merging
the campus with UW-Milwaukee, but did state that the issue was still
being studied.
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"Change
foreseen for UW campus: Task force to urge more education, research
efforts in Waukesha, " Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 6.
Faculty and staff members at UW-Waukesha are advised that some change
is expected as the university seeks to expand education and research
efforts in the greater Waukesha and Milwaukee areas.
"Pros
listed for merging UWM, UW-Waukesha," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Feb. 4.
An initial report released by a steering group studying the educational
needs of the Waukesha area identified several ways to increase student
access to educational opportunities and to broaden the area's research
capacity.
Related: "UW
System releases report on UW-Waukesha merger," GMtoday.com, Feb.
6.
"Proponents
push for UW campus merger," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 1.
A steering group charged with assessing potential reforms of UW-Waukesha
will present all sides of the argument in its report to UW System President
Kevin Reilly.
"Report: Waukesha County needs more 4-year-degrees,
" Waukesha Freeman, Jan. 31.
UW-Waukesha Dean Patrick Schmitt said he'd like to assess further the
educational needs of the Waukesha area before deciding on the future
of his campus.
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"Debate
continues over UW-Waukesha's future," Business Journal of Milwaukee,
Jan. 27.
A steering group of UW officials investigating the educational needs
of the Waukesha area will soon report on the information gathered so
far.
"Progress
report due on UW campus merger plan," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Jan. 26.
A steering group of UW officials investigating the educational needs
of the Waukesha area will soon report on the information gathered so
far.
2005
"Schmitt set
to lead UW-Waukesha," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 19.
Patrick Schmitt, who will take over as dean of UW-Waukesha in 2006,
said he plans to work with stude
"WCTC members feeling left out of college merger equation; Lazich pushes to require elected college boards," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 15.
"UW-Waukesha
to be topic of summit," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 14.
Summit could bring together leaders from throughout Waukesha County
to discuss area's educational needs.
"UW-Waukesha
debate continues," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 14.
UW System officials continue discussion with Waukesha County leaders
about the future of UW-Waukesha.
"Private
sector group pushes county college collaboration," Waukesha Freeman,
Dec. 11.
The Waukesha County Action Network may conduct surveys of citizens in
and around Waukesha to determine the area's educational needs.
"Education
changes need careful study," Editorial, Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 5.
Proposed changes for educational institutions, including UW-Waukesha
and UW-Milwaukee, should receive careful consideration and "changes
should not be made simply for the sake of change."
"Talks
could focus on UW-Waukesha students attending WCTC," Waukesha Freeman,
Dec. 3.
Among plans being considered by campus officials is one that would encourage
associate-degree seeking students to first attend the area technical
college.
"Merger
group to miss deadline," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 1.
A task force studying the educational needs of the Waukesha and Milwaukee
areas is gaining valuable input, and will likely work into 2006 before
making formal recommendations.
"Board
of Regents approves Schmitt to head UW-Waukesha," GM Today, Nov.
14.
The Board of Regents approves Patrick Schmitt as the new dean for UW-Waukesha.
"Waukesha
area in top shape, UW study says," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov.
13.
A UW-Madison study finds that Waukesha County residents who have more
education make healthier choices.
"Committee
to explore options in possible merger," UWM Post, Nov. 2.
Policymakers, students, and UW System officials are examining the best
and most-efficient options for meeting the educational needs of Waukesha
County.
"State
studying higher education in Waukesha County," Waukesha Freeman,
Sept. 28.
UW System to survey business and education leaders as part of study
on Waukesha area's educational needs.
"UW
merger could be revisited," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 3.
County Executive candidates continue discussion about cooperation between
UW-Milwaukee and UW-Waukesha.