News - February 2011
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UW-Superior chancellor finalists named
February 28, 2011
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Superior. A 19-member search and screen committee, chaired by Professor Martha Einerson from the UW-Superior Department of Communicating Arts, recommended the slate of finalists to Reilly and a special committee of the UW System
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Board holds special session to address proposed separation of UW-Madison from the System
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Special Meeting News Summary
February 25, 2011
MADISON –The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents convened in a special session Friday to discuss for the first time a new proposal that could provide UW-Madison with “public authority” status. The proposed separation of UW-Madison from the UW System is expected to be included as part of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 budget plan
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UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting, Day Two News Summary
February 11, 2011
MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more efficient use of limited resources, and provide for campuses to respond nimbly to emerging needs. The renewed call for flexibilities came in advance of the
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Message to all UW System Faculty and Staff Regarding Budget Repair Bill
February 11, 2011
UW Colleagues, Today, you received a message from Governor Scott Walker about the Budget Repair Bill he will introduce, addressing the State’s budget shortfall in FY 2010-11. Along with many other significant provisions, the bill will include a number of changes to fringe benefits provided to State and UW employees. These proposed changes to health
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“News from around the UW System”
Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System
February 11, 2011
Speaking of news, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… First, I’d like to remind the Board of a special event coming up – the “Civility in Everyday Life Workshop.” UW-Oshkosh is preparing to host this special UW System conference on Feb. 24 and 25. Our thanks to Chancellor Rick Wells
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Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting, Day One News Summary
February 10, 2011
MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University
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UW System reiterates need for increased flexibilities
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting
February 10, 2011
MADISON – At Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the University of Wisconsin System reiterated the vital need for the UW campuses to have increased management flexibilities that will allow more efficient use of limited resources, and provide for campuses to respond nimbly to emerging needs. The renewed call for flexibilities came in advance of the
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Need-based aid key to keeping college affordable and accessible
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting
February 10, 2011
MADISON – Contrary to popular perception, the average net price that students pay for college tuition and fees is actually less today than it was five or even 10 years ago. However, that does not mean that college is necessarily more affordable for today’s college students, independent higher education analyst Sandy Baum told the University
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Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced
February 8, 2011
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the third annual winners of its Regents Diversity Awards on February 11 in Madison. The awards program was established by the Board to recognize and support individuals and programs in the UW System that foster access and success in university life for
