News 2002

  1. Regents endorse strategies to expand bachelor’s degrees in state

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December 2004 Meeting

    December 9, 2002

    Day One News Summary MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday (Dec. 9) endorsed several recommendations of a joint committee representing the state’s two public […]

  2. Remarks to the Board of Regents

    December 6, 2002

    UW System President Katharine C. Lyall Income Distribution of UW Freshmen You have in your folders this morning a very brief memo summarizing at a glance the (1990 to 2001). […]

  3. Remarks by Regent President Guy Gottschalk

    December 6, 2002

    University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Good morning. Some of you may recall that four years ago, as the University faced a tough budget challenge, a group of Regents formed […]

  4. New grassroots group forms to support Wisconsin public higher education

    December 6, 2002

    MADISON — A new grassroots organization has been created to help garner sustained support for Wisconsin public higher education, the group’s founder told the University of Wisconsin System Board of […]

  5. Regents learn how future budget cuts could impact quality

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December 2002 Meeting Day One Summary

    December 5, 2002

    MADISON – Students will experience larger class sizes, fewer programs and reduced services if the University of Wisconsin System is subject to further cuts in state support during the next […]

  6. Budget and Enrollment Update

    December 5, 2002

    Remarks to the Board of Regents UW System President Katharine C. Lyall Last month, you asked that we update the Board on how we are managing the admissions process for […]

  7. Introduction to update on state budget reductions

    December 5, 2002

    Prepared Remarks for Regent President Guy Gottschalk Board of Regents meeting At this time, I’d like to turn our attention to President Lyall, who has prepared an update for the […]

  8. UW System continues to improve measures of student success

    December 4, 2002

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System continues to make progress in several important areas used to assess student success, says a new report. Most UW campuses have reduced the […]

  9. Academic ADL Co-Lab offers self tutorial for e-learning

    December 3, 2002

    MADISON — A University of Wisconsin System initiative has created an online self-tutorial for academic, business, industry or government professionals interested in understanding more about standards in e-learning. The self-tutorial […]

  10. Remarks to the Board of Regents

    November 8, 2002

    UW System President Katharine C. Lyall As you know, we have new state leadership that faces an old problem–the challenge of developing a budget plan that will provide a permanent […]

  11. Wisconsin Economic Summit III

    November 8, 2002

    Regent President Guy Gottschalk Board of Regents November 8, 2002 Good morning. I’d like to begin with a short report on the recent Wisconsin Economic Summit III. First, I’d like […]

  12. Regents approve Ph.D. degree in history at UW-Milwaukee

    November 8, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November 2002 Meeting Day Two News Summary The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can proceed with plans to implement a new Ph.D. degree in history, […]

  13. UW System, WTCS continue to enhance collaboration

    November 7, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System are collaborating more than ever before to serve the citizens of the state, officials from both institutions […]

  14. 5 percent budget cut could mean enrollment reductions, layoffs

    November 7, 2002

    MADISON — A 5 percent reduction in state funding to the University of Wisconsin System would total nearly $50 million and could result in enrollment cuts of close to 8,000 […]

  15. Regents review budget-cutting exercise

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Day One News Summary

    November 7, 2002

    5 percent cut could mean enrollment reductions, layoff A 5 percent reduction in state funding to the University of Wisconsin System would total nearly $50 million and could result in […]

  16. UW System honors 2002 Women of Color Award winners

    November 4, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Women’s Studies Consortium has announced the winners of the 2002 Women of Color Awards, which recognize contributions from women of color at all […]

  17. Four University of Wisconsin System professors earn Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards

    October 28, 2002

    MADISON – Four University of Wisconsin System professors have been awarded the 2002 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. The annual awards go to four outstanding teachers from UW […]

  18. Defense bill includes funding for Wisconsin Academic Co-Lab

    October 23, 2002

    MADISON — The defense appropriations bill that President Bush has signed into law includes $1 million for a Wisconsin initiative designed to help colleges and universities nationwide better share learning […]

  19. Remarks to the Speaker’s Task Force on State Budget Review

    October 22, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall Thank you for this opportunity to describe the UW System budget, how we use it to serve the state, and the challenges […]

  20. Wisconsin Economic Summit III to focus on ‘Taking Steps to Move Wisconsin Forward’

    October 11, 2002

    MADISON — Wisconsin Economic Summit III, hosted by the University of Wisconsin System, will take place next Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 14-16, at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee. Participants in this […]

  21. Making the Grade: Chancellor gives entire campus a report card

    October 11, 2002

    WHITEWATER — Few things are more ingrained in the fabric of academic life than letter grades, which are parceled out to every student in every class at every turn of […]

  22. UW System resources stretched thin by increased fall enrollments

    October 11, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October 2002 Meeting, UW-Whitewater Day Two News Summary WHITEWATER – Recent budget cuts and above-target fall enrollments have challenged the University of Wisconsin […]

  23. UW System works to gain federal dollars through communication with Congress

    October 10, 2002

    MADISON- The University of Wisconsin System works to communicate the needs of its campuses to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, and at the same time, shares national priorities with campuses so they […]

  24. Diversity, disability programs hone student success at UW-Whitewater

    October 10, 2002

    WHITEWATER – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater programs serving disabled and culturally diverse students are delivering not just opportunity, but successful outcomes in retention, graduation and job placement. Those programs were presented […]

  25. New Business and Economics building would benefit entire university

    October 10, 2002

    WHITEWATER – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is anxiously awaiting final approval for plans to construct a new state of the art business building, currently No. 4 on the UW System […]

  26. University of Wisconsin System campuses join national service-learning initiative

    October 10, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October 2002 Meeting, UW-Whitewater Day One News Summary WHITEWATER — Students at University of Wisconsin System campuses will benefit from expanded opportunities to […]

  27. Wisconsin Economic Summit III Concurrent Sessions

    October 3, 2002

    Wisconsin Economic Summit III will include several concurrent sessions during which summit participants will hear from experts around the state about important economic development issues. We encourage you to use […]

  28. Wisconsin Economic Summit III workshops

    October 2, 2002

    The first day of Wisconsin Economic Summit III features several workshops during which business and community leaders from around the state will share expertise about specific economic development issues. The […]

  29. Backgrounder on Southworth decision

    October 1, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals today has upheld the constitutionality of the UW’s mandatory student fee system. We have always believed that our mandatory […]

  30. Governor candidates to speak at Wisconsin Economic Summit III

    September 30, 2002

    MADISON — The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor will outline their plans for growing the state’s economy at Wisconsin Economic Summit III. Gov. Scott McCallum, the Republican nominee, will […]

  31. 2nd annual Brittingham Art Invitational showcases UW System artists

    September 27, 2002

    MADISON — More than 60 works by University of Wisconsin System visual artists are currently on display as part of the 2nd annual Brittingham Art Invitational. The invitational features selected […]

  32. Importance of Local Efforts to Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery

    September 26, 2002

    Remarks at the Wisconsin Economic Development Association Conference By Jay L. Smith, Co-Chair, Wisconsin Economic Summit III Past President, UW System Board of Regents Chairman, JLS Investments Good morning. I […]

  33. Collaboration key to Wisconsin economic success

    September 26, 2002

    MILWAUKEE — Enhanced collaboration is central to ensuring Wisconsin’s economic future, University of Wisconsin System Regent Jay L. Smith told state economic development leaders Thursday (Sept. 26). “It is very […]

  34. UW campuses score well in U.S. News college rankings

    September 13, 2002

    MADISON- University of Wisconsin System campuses came way up the charts in the most recent U. S. News and World Report college rankings, according to reports released late Thursday. Half […]

  35. ‘Managing for Quality’

    Remarks to Board of Regents

    September 13, 2002

    UW System President Katharine C. Lyall Welcome back to the new school year! This is a year in which we are all challenged to “manage for quality.” This year, more […]

  36. UW System steps up plans to manage quality to benefit graduates and Wisconsin’s future

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    September 13, 2002

    Day Two News Summary MADISON – The UW System will spend the next academic year focusing on managing quality on each UW campus, increasing student success and delivering more educated […]

  37. UW System generates $9.5 billion per year for Wisconsin’s economy

    UW System Board of Regents meeting

    September 12, 2002

    Day One News Summary The University of Wisconsin System contributes $9.5 billion to the state’s economy each year, a return of nearly 10 times the amount the state invests in […]

  38. UW System economic impact study highlights

    Based on the study by Northstar Economics, Inc.

    September 12, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System contributes $9.5 billion dollars to Wisconsin’s economy annually-5.5 percent of the state’s gross state product. UW System activities are responsible for 150,699 Wisconsin jobs, which […]

  39. UW System Board of Regents to honor Teaching Excellence Award winners

    September 11, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the winners of the annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards on Friday (Sept. 13) during a ceremony at a […]

  40. Study shows UW System has $9.5 billion economic impact

    September 11, 2002

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System contributes $9.5 billion to the state’s economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin’s investment in the university, according to a new […]

  41. President Lyall addresses employees during sixth annual convocation

    September 6, 2002

    University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall held her sixth annual convocation for UW System employees on Friday (Sept. 6) at the Wisconsin State Historical Society on the UW-Madison […]

  42. 2003-2005 Budget Proposal

    Remarks to the Board of Regents

    August 22, 2002

    Guy Gottschalk, Regent President Today we begin again the process of submitting operating and capital budgets for the next biennium. This time, however, the state’s fiscal outlook presents unprecedented challenges […]

  43. Decreased state funding could limit future enrollments

    Regents approve 2003-05 budget proposal

    August 22, 2002

    UW System Board of Regents meeting News Summary The University of Wisconsin System will need to reduce enrollments or increase tuition if state funding does not improve in the future. […]

  44. UW System Board of Regents to consider 2003-05 budget proposal

    August 19, 2002

    MADISON — In deference to Wisconsin’s difficult financial situation, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will consider a budget proposal this week that seeks no new funding for […]

  45. Bush touts homeland, economic security during UWM visit

    August 14, 2002

    President George W. Bush stressed his continuing efforts to protect Americans from terrorists and strengthen the economy during a visit Aug. 14 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Fresh from his […]

  46. Schedule for ‘UW Day at the State Fair’

    August 1, 2002

    There will be numerous story and photo opportunities for print and broadcast media this Friday (Aug. 2) at “UW Day at the State Fair.” The day’s events will take place […]

  47. Learn more about the UW System at ‘UW Day at the State Fair’

    July 18, 2002

    MADISON — Families, students and future alumni are invited to learn more about attending the University of Wisconsin System during a day of special events at the Wisconsin State Fair. […]

  48. UW System Board of Regents approves 2002-03 tuition levels

    July 8, 2002

    MADISON – Tuition will increase an average of just $133 per semester for University of Wisconsin System resident undergraduates for the 2002-03 academic year, under a plan approved by the […]

  49. Conference Committee agreement

    Statement by Katharine C. Lyall, President, University of Wisconsin System

    July 2, 2002

    “The Legislature’s Conference Committee has completed its budget cuts, which will reduce the UW System budget by approximately $44 million for the coming academic year and beyond. “We appreciate the […]

  50. Author Ann Crittenden to speak in Madison in conjunction with UW System Work/Life Forum

    June 10, 2002

    MADISON —  Ann Crittenden, journalist, economist and Pulitzer Prize nominee, will present a public lecture on Thursday (June 13), in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin System Work/Life Forum. Crittenden […]

  51. Remarks by Jay L. Smith, President

    UW Board of Regents

    June 7, 2002

    Good Morning Over the past month, during commencement season, about 25,000 students have graduated from our university system. That is a remarkable achievement – and an important statement about what […]

  52. Friday Remarks to Board of Regents

    President Katharine C. Lyall

    June 7, 2002

    This is Associate Vice President Kathi Sell’s final Regents meeting. After 25 years of state budgeting — 20 of them with UWSA — she is stepping into a different role […]

  53. UW System Regents elect board officers

    June 7, 2002

    MILWAUKEE-The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents elected new leaders on Friday (June 7), selecting Guy A. Gottschalk of Wisconsin Rapids as president and Toby E. Marcovich of Superior […]

  54. Regents elect board officers

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    June 7, 2002

    Day Two News Summary The UW System Board of Regents elected new leaders on Friday, selecting Guy A. Gottschalk of Wisconsin Rapids as president and Toby E. Marcovich of Superior […]

  55. 2002-03 Annual Budget

    Remarks by President Katharine C. Lyall

    June 6, 2002

    You have before you today the 2002-03 annual budget allocations to the campuses that will support their work for the coming academic year. This is not a new budget request […]

  56. Board waits to set tuition

    UW System Board of Regents

    June 6, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday (June 6) adopted the 2002-03 operating budget but chose not to set tuition for the coming academic year. Because the […]

  57. On-line registration now available for GWETC 2002

    May 29, 2002

    The Governor’s Wisconsin Educational Technology Conference (GWETC) celebrates its 10th anniversary on October 8 – 10, 2002, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. On-line registration is available at www.gwetc.org. […]

  58. UW System graduates 28,000 students this year

    May 16, 2002

    MADISON — Counting spring commencement exercises this month, the University of Wisconsin System will have graduated approximately 28,000 students during the 2001-02 academic year. UW System President Katharine Lyall said […]

  59. Friday Remarks to Board of Regents

    by UW System President Katharine C. Lyall

    May 10, 2002

    I want to take this opportunity to say farewell and best wishes to United Council’s outgoing president, Maggie Brown, who has led United Council through a difficult but productive budget […]

  60. Budget may force UW Colleges to turn away students

    UW System Board of Regents

    May 10, 2002

    Day Two News Summary FOND DU LAC — For the first time ever, the UW Colleges may have to turn away qualified students if the university’s budget situation does not […]

  61. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    May 9, 2002

    Day One News Summary MENASHA — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its May 2002 meeting on Thursday at UW-Fox Valley with a detailed discussion of the […]

  62. UW System Board of Regents to meet in Menasha, Fond du Lac

    May 8, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will hold its May 2002 meeting on the UW Colleges campuses in Menasha and Fond du Lac this Thursday and […]

  63. UW System increases student success measures: credits-to-degree, time-to-degree, graduation rates all improve

    May 3, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System’s efforts to strengthen quality and increase efficiency have substantially improved three key measures of student success-credits-to-degree, time-to-degree, and graduation rates, according to a […]

  64. Republican Conference Committee proposal

    Statement by Katharine C. Lyall, President, University of Wisconsin System

    April 26, 2002

    “We have not had a chance to study in great detail the proposal today from the Republicans on the conference committee. We welcome the movement to restore some funding to […]

  65. Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards

    April 5, 2002

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System academic staff members from UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stevens Point are the recipients of the 2002 Regents Academic Staff Award for Excellence. The recipients are […]

  66. Remarks to Board of Regents

    University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall

    April 5, 2002

    Report on status of Fall 2002 admissions process Following Board of Regents’ action last month, our institutions have resumed their regular admissions processes. At the time of the admissions freeze, […]

  67. Admissions update/President’s report

    UW System Board of Regents

    April 5, 2002

    Day Two News Summary Admissions Update/President’s Report UW System President Katharine Lyall presented an update on the status of admissions during her report at Friday’s Board of Regents meeting. Lyall […]

  68. The UW System Budget: An Overview

    Remarks by Jay L. Smith, President

    April 4, 2002

    Good morning. We want to bring you up to date on the budget situation. It’s certainly been an interesting month. We very much appreciate the Governor’s help and the Senate […]

  69. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    April 4, 2002

    Day One News Summary he University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its April 2002 meeting on Thursday (April 4) with an overview of the UW System budget, options […]

  70. Regents announce UW System Partnership Awards

    April 3, 2002

    MADISON — In recognition of the thousands of individuals and organizations that make extraordinary contributions to University of Wisconsin institutions, the UW Board of Regents has instituted a new Partnership […]

  71. Reaction to Senate Caucus action

    UW System statements

    April 2, 2002

    Statement by Jay L. Smith President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents “We are very appreciative of the action by the Senate Democratic Caucus today to restore $41.7 million […]

  72. Regents lift suspension on undergraduate admissions

    March 22, 2002

    MADISON — The Executive Committee of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday (March 22) to lift the suspension on undergraduate admissions. Citing assurances of additional funding […]

  73. Response to Senate Democratic Budget Proposal

    Statement by University of Wisconsin System

    March 20, 2002

    Board of Regents President Jay Smith “Since March 9, we have been working with the Governor and legislative leadership to restore some of the proposed budget cuts to the university […]

  74. Regents to meet on admissions freeze

    Statement by University of Wisconsin System

    March 20, 2002

    Board of Regents President Jay Smith “We have been working with the Governor’s office and legislative leadership since March 9 on ways to open up enrollment opportunities in the UW […]

  75. Joint Finance Committee and Assembly proposed budget cuts

    March 15, 2002

    The Wisconsin Assembly has completed action on rewriting the Governor’s budget adjustment bill (Special Session 2002 AB 1). The bill was passed by the Assembly on a vote of 51-48. […]

  76. An open letter to high school students, their families and guidance counselors

    Re: University of Wisconsin System Admissions Freeze

    March 15, 2002

    Please understand that our goal is to lift the admissions freeze, admit every qualified student and provide him or her with a high quality undergraduate education. We are doing our […]

  77. Enrollment demand far ahead of last year

    March 14, 2002

    MADISON — The number of new students seeking admission to the University of Wisconsin System is far outpacing last year’s demand. According to the most recent campus admissions figures, applications […]

  78. UW System orders immediate hiring freeze

    March 13, 2002

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Katharine C. Lyall has ordered an immediate hiring freeze for all UW campuses, a move that affects 26 communities around the state. Bracing […]

  79. Friday remarks to the Board of Regents

    by Jay L. Smith, Board of Regents President

    March 8, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday (March 8) suspended any further undergraduate admissions. The following are prepared comments from UW System Board of Regents President Jay […]

  80. UW System suspends undergraduate admissions

    March 8, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday (March 8) to suspend any further undergraduate admissions at all 26 campuses, pending additional information on proposed cuts […]

  81. WAA sponsors March Madness contest

    March 8, 2002

    MADISON — To tap into the excitement of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, in conjunction with the UW System, is sponsoring an online March Madness trivia […]

  82. Remarks to the Board of Regents

    by President Katharine C. Lyall

    March 8, 2002

    Good News Wisconsin at the Olympics The extraordinary array of world-class talent at the XIX Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City included a good-sized delegation from UW-La Crosse. They […]

  83. Regents vote to suspend any further undergraduate admissions

    News summary of the UW System Board of Regents

    March 8, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday (March 8) to suspend any further undergraduate admissions at all 26 campuses, pending additional information on proposed cuts to the […]

  84. Friday Remarks to the Board of Regents

    by Jay L. Smith, Board of Regents President

    March 8, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday (March 8) suspended any further undergraduate admissions. The following are prepared comments from UW System Board of Regents President Jay […]

  85. Proposed budget cuts could limit UW System enrollment

    March 7, 2002

    MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System will be forced to cut next fall’s enrollment by thousands of students if legislators do not roll back the latest round of cuts […]

  86. News summary of UW System Board of Regents

    March 7, 2002

    Day One News Summary The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its March 2002 meeting Thursday (March 7) with discussions of proposed state budget cuts, the value of […]

  87. Thursday remarks to the Board of Regents

    by Jay L. Smith, Board of Regents President

    March 7, 2002

    UW System Board of Regents President Jay L. Smith made the following remarks on the state budget situation to the full board at this morning’s regents’ meeting. Before we begin […]

  88. Media Backgrounder: UW System employment packages

    February 22, 2002

    Questions have been raised about employment packages received by the UW System president and chancellors. The following is a backgrounder about such packages. Most chancellors and presidents of universities and […]

  89. Critical CONNECTIONS: Race, ethnicity and contemporary inequalities

    UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity Conference on Course Design, Curricular Research and Teaching Innovation

    February 19, 2002

    The University of Wisconsin System Institute on Race and Ethnicity will sponsor a conference designed to critically explore approaches to the teaching of race, ethnicity and related research. Over the […]

  90. Testimony on PI34, Wisconsin Teacher Standards

    Assembly Education Committee

    February 19, 2002

    Katharine Lyall, UW System President Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to participate in this hearing. As this committee is well aware, a top quality educational system at all […]

  91. Testimony by Regent Fred Mohs

    Joint Finance Committee on Special Session Assembly Bill 1

    February 13, 2002

    On behalf of the University of Wisconsin System, I’d like to thank you for this opportunity to speak. I will be brief. We know that the public is rightly concerned […]

  92. Remarks to the Board of Regents by President Katharine C. Lyall

    February 8, 2002

    I’d like to start by introducing our new Federal Relations staff member, Kris Andrews. Kris is already hard at work helping us to focus our commitment to increase federal funds […]

  93. University of Wisconsin Board of Regents

    February 2002 Meeting

    February 8, 2002

    News Summary of Day 2 The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents continued its February 2002 meeting on Friday (Feb. 8), as the full board met to hear a […]

  94. Remarks to the Board of Regents by UW System President Katharine C. Lyall

    Accountability Report -- "Achieving Excellence"

    February 7, 2002

    The UW System was one of the first university systems in the country to start issuing public stakeholders reports. Every year since 1993, we have issued a UW System accountability […]

  95. Remarks to the Board of Regents by UW System President Katharine C. Lyall

    Governor's Budget Reduction

    February 7, 2002

    “Liberty without learning is always in peril and learning without liberty is always in vain” — John F. Kennedy This morning, I’d like to give you a brief summary of […]

  96. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    February 2002 Meeting

    February 7, 2002

    News Summary of Day 1 The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents began its February 2002 meeting Thursday (Feb. 7) with discussions of the state’s budget situation, the 2001-02 […]

  97. UW System Accountability Report documents progress in improving education

    February 6, 2002

    MADISON — Despite operating in an increasingly challenging funding environment, the University of Wisconsin System continues to provide an outstanding learning environment for its students, according to a new report. […]

  98. List of accomplishments of UW System President Katharine C. Lyall

    1992-present

    February 5, 2002

    President Katharine C. Lyall leads the 8th largest university system in the U.S. As its fifth president and first woman president, she manages a system with 26 campuses, statewide Extension, […]

  99. Testimony on Assembly Bill 709

    Jay L. Smith, President, University of Wisconsin Board of Regents

    February 5, 2002

    Good morning. I am Jay Smith, President of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. I’m joined by Regent Fred Mohs and Regent Tommie Jones. We appreciate having this public […]

  100. UW System to Sponsor Student Retention Conference

    February 4, 2002

    MADISON — To continue its efforts to strengthen student retention and graduation, the University of Wisconsin System is sponsoring a retention conference Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 4-5) at the Pyle […]

  101. Comments on Governor’s budget cut proposals

    Katharine C. Lyall, President, University of Wisconsin System

    January 22, 2002

    “As the Governor and several state legislators have said, a budget is a statement of priorities. We appreciate the Governor’s acknowledgement that the university — and education in general — […]

  102. Comments on Governor’s budget cut proposals

    Jay L. Smith, President, UW Board of Regents

    January 22, 2002

    “We are pleased that Governor McCallum recognized the positive role the University of Wisconsin System is playing in the state’s economy and we appreciate his efforts to minimize the impact […]