News 2006

  1. Faculty discipline rule changes advance to Legislature

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting Day Two News Summary

    December 8, 2006

    New policy requires employee background checks MADISON—University of Wisconsin System campuses will have additional tools to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and resources following two actions […]

  2. Students, families to learn more about admissions to UW System

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

    December 7, 2006

    MADISON—Prospective students, their families, and other stakeholders will have the chance to learn more about the process of admission to University of Wisconsin System campuses in the coming weeks, following […]

  3. Regents honor educators with Teaching Excellence Awards

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day Two News Summary

    November 10, 2006

    MADISON — Educators at three University of Wisconsin System campuses were honored Friday (Nov. 10) for their distinctive teaching and learning philosophies, and for their willingness to adapt and innovate […]

  4. UW partnerships serving Milwaukee’s public health needs

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents November Meeting Day One News Summary

    November 9, 2006

    The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is actively working to fulfill a responsibility to meet public health needs in Milwaukee, members of the University of Wisconsin System Board […]

  5. UW System professors share insights on teaching excellence

    November 8, 2006

    MADISON —“- It would not be a problem if you already knew how to solve it.” It is the kind of statement that sends a signal to students:  This is no […]

  6. Gow recommended as next UW-La Crosse Chancellor

    November 3, 2006

    MADISON—Joe Gow, interim president of Nebraska Wesleyan University, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and the Board […]

  7. Giroux selected to lead UW System communications and external relations

    October 27, 2006

    MADISON—David F. Giroux, director of public information for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, has been named UW System executive director for communications and external relations. The selection was announced today by […]

  8. Finalists named in UW-La Crosse chancellor search

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-La Crosse. The names have been forwarded […]

  9. Four University of Wisconsin System professors receive Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON — Four University of Wisconsin System professors whose commitment to student success stretches far beyond the classroom have earned the 2006 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. The […]

  10. UW System committed to responsible employment policies

    October 13, 2006

    MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System will address recommendations in a Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) report as it continues to strengthen policies on the employment of its 42,000 faculty, staff […]

  11. Leading the way: Communities look to UW-Platteville

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day Two News Summary

    October 6, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides a wealth of economic and community support for Southwest Wisconsin, the Board of Regents learned Friday. In a presentation by a number of […]

  12. UW-Platteville: ‘An eye on the future’

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day One News Summary

    October 5, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE — University of Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor David Markee on Thursday welcomed the UW System Board of Regents to the campus for its October meeting and presented the board with an […]

  13. Marrett to lead U.S. education efforts at National Science Foundation

    September 22, 2006

    Madison — The University of Wisconsin System’s chief academic officer has been named assistant director of Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation (NSF), UW System President Kevin […]

  14. Statement on Measuring Up 2006 Report

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    September 6, 2006

    “This year’s Measuring Up report confirms what I’ve been saying since I became president of the UW System, namely that we have many reasons to be proud of higher education […]

  15. Board of Regents urges funding for student veterans and financial aid programs

    August 18, 2006

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday encouraged the state of Wisconsin to support programs that would assist veterans and students from low-income backgrounds as part of […]

  16. Board of Regents votes to divest UW funds from companies in Sudan

    August 18, 2006

    MADISON-The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System on Friday voted to prevent university funds from being invested with companies that support or abet acts of genocide in […]

  17. Grants for student veterans, financial aid win Regent support

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Day Two News Summary August 2006

    August 18, 2006

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday encouraged the state of Wisconsin to support programs that would assist veterans and students from lower-income backgrounds as part of […]

  18. Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton’s remarks to the UW Board of Regents

    August 17, 2006

    Thank you, President Reilly, for your gracious welcome and for the opportunity to enrich the Board of Regents’ understanding of this exciting initiative and its potential impact on the UW […]

  19. UW System launches “Growth Agenda for Wisconsin”

    Board of Regents urges state to reinvest in public university in 2007-09

    August 17, 2006

    MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System would use reinvestment from the state to graduate more students, attract more college graduates to Wisconsin, and help grow knowledge-economy jobs for Wisconsin under the […]

  20. “Growth Agenda for Wisconsin” tops UW budget request

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents August Meeting Day One News Summary

    August 17, 2006

    Board of Regents urges state to reinvest in public university in 2007-09 MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System would use reinvestment from the state to graduate more students, attract more college […]

  21. New program to enhance research and development on UW System campuses

    June 19, 2006

    MADISON — The WiSys Technology Advancement Grant (WiTAG), aimed at stimulating inventions from faculty at UW System campuses, was approved recently by the Board of Directors for WiSys and Wisconsin […]

  22. Statement on Board of Regents Commitment to Transparency

    David G. Walsh, President, Board of Regents

    June 10, 2006

    “In response to comments about news media made by Regent Tom Loftus on Friday (June 9), I want to make it perfectly clear that the Board of Regents and the […]

  23. Regents praise UW-Milwaukee’s vision for the future

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day Two News Summary

    June 9, 2006

    MILWAUKEE-The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earned praise from the UW System Board of Regents on Friday (June 9) for a serious-minded growth agenda for the campus that will mark the campus […]

  24. UW-Milwaukee delivers plans for growth in research, access, Wisconsin’s economy

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents June Meeting Day One News Summary

    June 8, 2006

    MILWAUKEE – With the backing of four corporate and community leaders, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos E. Santiago on Thursday made the case for additional state resources to the UW […]

  25. Statement on Undergraduate Admissions to the UW System

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, UW System; and David G. Walsh, President, Board of Regents

    May 25, 2006

    “We want to take this opportunity to reiterate the University of Wisconsin System position on undergraduate admissions. The requirements and policies regarding admissions to the university have not changed. We […]

  26. UW System and Department of Veterans Affairs honor Wisconsin veterans

    President Reilly and Secretary Scocos praise expanded Wisconsin G.I. Bill

    May 23, 2006

    MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs are emphasizing action over words this year as they pay tribute to the thousands of Wisconsin servicemembers who […]

  27. UW System honors students for essays on the value of liberal education

    May 15, 2006

    MADISON-Three undergraduate students from University of Wisconsin System campuses have been named recipients of the first UW System Liberal Arts Scholarship Competition, established to support and promote liberal arts and […]

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

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    May 5, 2006

    Thank you, Regent Walsh. Let mention a few Good News items from around the system. First up, 238 students representing every UW campus are at UW-Stout this morning for the […]

  29. Private dollars committed for UW-Madison Law School Deanship

    May 5, 2006

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a request from UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley to adjust the base salary of Kenneth Davis Jr., dean of […]

  30. Regents, Gov. Doyle affirm commitment to help students through “Wisconsin Covenant”

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents May Meeting Day Two News Summary

    May 5, 2006

    MADISON—The state would provide financial aid and support to students from low-income backgrounds to attend a University of Wisconsin System campus under a proposed program supported Friday by the Board […]

  31. Diversity essential to a successful UW Growth Agenda for Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents May Meeting Day One News Summary

    May 4, 2006

    Regents review status of diversity goals in the UW System; honor academic staff members MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System must be aggressive and creative in integrating its goals to improve […]

  32. UW System Commencement Activities

    May 2, 2006

    Thank you for your interest in commencement activities throughout the UW System. Below please find a listing of dates, times, locations and commencement speakers for upcoming ceremonies at UW campuses. […]

  33. Statement on Joint Committee on Employment Relations Action

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    April 27, 2006

    “Today’s action by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations sends a strong signal of support to University of Wisconsin System faculty, staff, and academic leaders, all of whom are working […]

  34. Regents honor two with 2006 Academic Staff Excellence Awards

    April 24, 2006

    MADISON – A land use specialist and a senior student services coordinator from within the University of Wisconsin System have been named the winners of the 2006 Regents Academic Staff […]

  35. UW System undergraduate researchers to showcase findings at State Capitol

    April 24, 2006

    MADISON-University of Wisconsin System undergraduates from most UW campuses will present original research findings on topics ranging from the environmental status of Wisconsin rivers, to the literary contributions of African-American […]

  36. Media Advisory for the May Board of Regents Meeting

    April 24, 2006

    TO:                 Editors, News Directors FROM:           Doug Bradley, (608) 262-5061, dbradley@uwsa.edu RE:                 May Board of Regents Meeting The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will hold its next meeting […]

  37. Statement on Appointments to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    April 18, 2006

    “I am pleased today to welcome three new members, and one familiar face, to the Board of Regents, following their appointments by Governor Doyle. “I look forward to joining UW […]

  38. Committee appointed for UW-La Crosse chancellor search

    April 13, 2006

    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly has appointed a 17-member search-and-screen committee to identify a chancellor to serve at UW-La Crosse. The committee will be chaired […]

  39. Statement on Dismissal of UW Faculty member

    David G. Walsh, President, Board of Regents University of Wisconsin System

    April 7, 2006

    “Today, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System voted unanimously to dismiss Professor Lewis Keith Cohen from his tenured faculty position in the UW-Madison Department of Comparative […]

  40. Community members attest to value of UW-Green Bay

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents April Meeting Day Two News Summary

    April 7, 2006

    GREEN BAY—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay makes unique and crucial contributions to Northeastern Wisconsin, and should grow to continue to meet the changing needs of the region’s workforce and economy, […]

  41. State commits $500,000 to help UW, WTCS students complete college degrees

    April 6, 2006

    GREEN BAY- Wisconsin students seeking to complete bachelor’s degrees will soon have more options through the state’s public higher education systems. Seven innovative programs have been selected to receive a […]

  42. UW-Green Bay ‘Growth Agenda’ expands opportunities for Northeastern Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents April Meeting Day One News Summary

    April 6, 2006

    GREEN BAY – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard today unveiled “Northeastern Wisconsin’s Growth Agenda,” a plan that would enable UW-Green Bay to meet the demands and needs of […]

  43. UW hosts national colloquium on teaching and learning for student success

    March 27, 2006

    MADISON- Scholars from across the University of Wisconsin System will join fellow teachers from throughout the country as part of a national effort to improve how university faculty can help […]

  44. Regents: Taxpayer Protection Amendment not in public’s best interest

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    March 23, 2006

    Board opposes policy that would likely mean increased tuition, fewer students MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a stand Thursday against a proposed constitutional amendment that would […]

  45. Regents: Taxpayer Protection Amendment not in public’s best interest

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary

    March 23, 2006

    Board opposes policy that would likely mean increased tuition, fewer students MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a stand Thursday against a proposed constitutional amendment that would […]

  46. Regents: Taxpayer Protection Amendment not in Wisconsin’s best interest

    Board opposes policy that would likely mean increased tuition, fewer students

    March 23, 2006

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a stand Thursday against a proposed constitutional amendment that would hurt student access and affordability by limiting state and […]

  47. Taxpayer’s Protection Amendment could mean higher tuition, fewer students, Regents learn

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting Day Two News Summary

    March 10, 2006

    MADISON – A proposed constitutional amendment that would limit state spending could force the University of Wisconsin System to drastically increase tuition or severely reduce the number of students it […]

  48. University of Wisconsin System “achieves excellence” on many measures

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting Day One News Summary

    March 9, 2006

    MADISON- The University of Wisconsin System has increased access for Wisconsin high school students, while improving graduation rates for UW students, according to the 2005-06 accountability report, presented the report […]

  49. UW System 2005-06 accountability report highlights progress, challenges

    March 9, 2006

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System’s latest accountability report, titled “Achieving Excellence” shows that the UW System has increased access for Wisconsin high school students, while improving graduation rates for UW […]

  50. UW recommends policy affirming resident assistant rights, responsibilities

    March 1, 2006

    MADISON – Resident assistants in the University of Wisconsin System would have the same rights as other students to lead and participate in activities anywhere on campus under a policy […]

  51. UW System: Safety and security always priority No. 1

    University actions address suggestions in Audit Bureau report

    February 28, 2006

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System and its Board of Regents have taken steps in recent months to address several recommendations included in an audit about university employees convicted of felonies. […]

  52. Statement Regarding the Presidency of Carroll College

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    February 27, 2006

    “While the selection of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Doug Hastad as the next president of Carroll College is a judicious choice for that highly regarded, private college, it is […]

  53. Expanding access for Wisconsin students

    Facts about University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition rates

    February 21, 2006

    A new UW System tuition plan can make it possible for more Wisconsin students to attend UW campuses In February, the Board of Regents approved a plan that would require […]

  54. Statement on Dismissal of UW Faculty member

    David G. Walsh, President, Board of Regents University of Wisconsin System

    February 10, 2006

    “Today, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System voted unanimously to dismiss Professor Roberto Coronado from his tenured faculty position in the UW-Madison Department of Physiology effective […]

  55. Board approves Levin-Stankevich as chancellor at UW-Eau Claire

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting Day Two News Summary

    February 10, 2006

    MADISON-Brian Levin-Stankevich, interim president of Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash., has been appointed by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents as the next chancellor of the University […]

  56. UW “growth agenda” to build state’s knowledge economy, expand access

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting Day One News Summary

    February 9, 2006

    Reilly’s vision for UW’s future includes more college degrees, aid for students MADISON-Having challenged the University of Wisconsin System and its Board of Regents last December to “think big” about […]

  57. The University’s Growth Agenda: A Vision for the Future

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    February 9, 2006

    Thank you, President Walsh, and good morning everyone. Since we were last together as a group in December, the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, whose president, Dennis Jones, addressed […]

  58. UW System: Room to grow higher education in Waukesha County

    February 3, 2006

    MADISON – Expanding higher educational opportunities for the benefit of students and the Waukesha-area economy is the focus of a report issued this week by a University of Wisconsin System […]

  59. Levin-Stankevich recommended as next UW-Eau Claire Chancellor

    February 2, 2006

    MADISON-Brian Levin-Stankevich, interim president of Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash., has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly […]

  60. Statement on Wisconsin Higher Education Grant legislation

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    January 26, 2006

    “The bill approved today by the Wisconsin State Legislature to increase the maximum amount of a Wisconsin Higher Education Grant is very good news for the neediest UW students and […]

  61. Statement on Governor Doyle’s State of the State Address

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    January 18, 2006

    “Students and families throughout Wisconsin would benefit from the proposed UW affordability initiative that Governor Doyle included in last evening’s State of the State address. The idea for a program like […]

  62. Finalists named in UW-Eau Claire chancellor search

    January 17, 2006

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Eau Claire. The names have been forwarded […]

  63. Public invited to comment on role of resident assistants in UW System

    January 11, 2006

    NOTE: Feedback was accepted until Feb. 10, 2006. MADISON—The University of Wisconsin System encourages members of the public and campus communities to comment on the role of resident assistants (RAs), […]