1. Announcement of Governor’s UW Biosciences Initiative

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System “On behalf of the University of Wisconsin System, I thank Governor Doyle for his commitment to ensuring this university can remain a leader in biosciences research, making a real difference for Wisconsin families and helping the state create high-wage jobs. “This initiative is in the true spirit […]

  2. Regents clarify LAB review of university staffing levels

    UW System Board of Regents meeting Day One News Summary

    Auditor: Use review in future discussions with state SUPERIOR – Members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents sought to clarify the findings of a state audit of university staffing levels during Thursday’s opening session of the board’s October meeting, held on the UW-Superior campus. The report was the subject of a Joint […]

  3. Regents ask state to increase compensation for university employees

    Board: Salaries necessary to recruit and retain faculty and staff

    MADISON — Highlighting the dramatic disparity in compensation for University of Wisconsin System employees vs. their peers, the Board of Regents on Friday recommended that the state approve additional compensation for UW System faculty, staff and academic leaders in the next budget biennium. “I hope we have realized that it is disastrous to let people […]

  4. “Good News” Remarks to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    Thank you, President Marcovich. And more thank yous. Thank you again to Tom Still for joining us today. It’s never been more vital that Wisconsin citizens truly understand how much the UW System contributes to this state, and your study confirms a very important part of our story. We appreciate, too, that you took time […]

  5. Salaries in UW System don’t measure up, board hears

    Committee recommends increasing pay plan for university employees

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting News Summary MADISON — The state of Wisconsin may be asked to consider additional compensation for university employees following a committee recommendation during Thursday’s (Nov. 4) meeting of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Salaries for faculty, staff and academic leaders within the UW System […]

  6. Remarks to UW System Board of Regents

    Regent listening sessions

    Toby E. Marcovich, President University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Good morning everyone. As Regent Bradley mentioned yesterday, we held two listening sessions, one at UW-Eau Claire and another at UW-Oshkosh, in October. I attended both sessions, and I also want you to know that I worked on my listening skills before these sessions – […]