One of the University of Wisconsin Systemâ??s biggest critics in the legislature is stepping down as chair of the Assemblyâ??s Committee on Colleges and Universities. Thatâ??s because control of the Assembly has shifted from Republicans to Democrats.
But Representative Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) still wants a say in how U-W officials spend their money, and is advocating for fewer campuses in the state. Itâ??s possible Nass could stay on the committee. Regardless, Nass says he wants the U-W to cut costs by closing some of its 26 campuses. He says the same number of students could be served by consolidating campuses, while saving money. (Third item.)