News - February 2006
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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. A letter audit, issued Tuesday by the state’s Legislative Audit Bureau, recommended that the university clarify policies about the termination of employees convicted of crimes, […]
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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 a tremendous loss for the La Crosse community and the UW System as a whole. Doug’s leadership has been vital in maintaining and strengthening UW-La Crosse […]
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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 nonresident undergraduate students to pay tuition that covers the full cost of their education, and, at the same time, provide a tuition subsidy to make […]
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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 immediately. “The Board takes very seriously its responsibility to its students, staff and the state’s citizens and will continue to address such matters in an […]
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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 of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “Dr. Levin-Stankevich brings a deep interest in furthering academic and student success, an appreciation for diversity in all its forms, and a […]
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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 how the UW System can assist and encourage students from lower and middle income families to fulfill the dream of a college education, President Kevin […]
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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 this Board not too long ago, placed Wisconsin among the five states with the most productive public university research sectors. Jones’ organization also ranked Wisconsin […]
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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 steering group. The initial report provides a summary of the process and topics involved in the steering group’s review of the higher education needs and […]
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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 and the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Search announced the recommendation on Thursday (Feb. 2). The full Board of Regents […]