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UW campuses invaluable pipeline of technological expertise
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents April Meeting, Day Two News Summary
April 13, 2012
SUPERIOR – As the University of Wisconsin System focuses more attention on the economic potential of research and development conducted by UW institutions, the Board of Regents heard several inspiring success stories at its Friday meeting. At the inaugural meeting of the Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI) Committee, Maliyakal John, managing director of the […]
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Board of Regents’ Statement on second Chadima review
March 16, 2012
Retired Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler submitted his latest report to University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor David Ward and to the UW System Board of Regents on Monday, March 12, 2012. “We appreciate the thorough investigations led by Judge Fiedler. The Regents have been well informed throughout this process, and we support the decisions of Chancellor […]
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UW System Board of Regents takes a close look at financial aid, new personnel systems
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents March Meeting News Summary
March 8, 2012
Amid national concern about the rising debt load of students, presenters at a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents presentation on Thursday reiterated that meeting students’ financial aid requirements is essential to maintaining college affordability and access. Mark Nook, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, told the Board that financial aid is also […]
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Regents recognize 4th annual Diversity Award winners
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting, Day Two News Summary
February 10, 2012
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored the winners of the fourth annual Regents Diversity Awards on Friday. The awards program was established to recognize and support the outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion by people and programs at UW institutions. Regent Judy Crain, Green Bay, who chaired the selection committee, […]
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Regents discuss cost containment, educational attainment, and governance structures
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February Meeting, Day One News Summary
February 9, 2012
MADISON – Amid growing calls nationwide to control the rising cost of a college education, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took a close look at the UW System’s historical track record of cost controls at its meeting Thursday. Three decades of data suggests that the UW System has been “a good steward […]
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UW System maintains need to reconsider allocation of state budget lapse
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day Two News Summary
December 9, 2011
MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly told the Board of Regents on Friday that efforts are ongoing to make the case for a reevaluation of UW’s disproportionate share of the state budget lapse. Reilly reminded the Board that this proposed lapse for UW amounts to a loss of $65.6 million over […]
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UW-Madison Interim Chancellor says joint stewardship of higher education is needed to face challenges
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day One News Summary
December 8, 2011
MADISON – Public universities need to develop a new strategy to remain competitive and advance their vision, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s David Ward told the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday. The Interim Chancellor told the Board that a “joint stewardship” between the University’s governing board, faculty, staff, students, and legislative interests is what’s called […]
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Board of Regents considers redefining its roles and responsibilities
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting, Day Two News Summary
October 7, 2011
GREEN BAY – University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Michael Spector told the Board on Friday that it is timely to reconsider, and perhaps redefine, the role of the Board of Regents in the System. “Simply stated, what do we see as our core responsibilities, in light of present-day fiscal and other realities? […]
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Regents learn about UW-Green Bay’s Deep Roots and Strong Wings
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting, Day One News Summary
October 6, 2011
GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has “deep roots and strong wings,” said Chancellor Thomas Harden, in welcoming the Board of Regents on campus Thursday. Those deep roots provide a “sense of belonging that can’t be disrupted, allow an individual to stand even during adversity, makes a secure environment for growth and learning, […]
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Board endorses UW System’s plans for change
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents September Meeting News Summary
September 8, 2011
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has unanimously approved broad organizational changes in the UW System, giving chancellors new leadership roles and altering the relationship between institutions and the System’s central administration. At Thursday’s meeting of the full Board, UW System President Kevin P. Reilly told Regents that the changes will […]