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March 21, 2022

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Dane County saw 40% increase in fatal car crashes in 2021

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The Capital Times

“We’re seeing that pretty much everywhere. It started in the pandemic (and) the theory has been when traffic congestion dropped, that created more space on the road for people to drive fast,” said Chris McCahill with the State Smart Transportation Initiative. “That’s part of what we’re seeing.” McCahill is the managing director of the SSTI — a joint project of the University of Wisconsin and Smart Growth America that aims to promote transportation practices that advance environmental sustainability and equitable economic development.

Higher Education/System

Policies preventing pass-the-harasser don’t include bullying. UW is weighing if its should

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Wisconsin State Journal

There’s a phenomenon in academia known as “pass-the-harasser,” where someone commits sexual misconduct, quietly resigns and lands a job at a different institution. The University of Wisconsin System portrays itself as a leader in tackling the problem with a policy passed in the wake of the #MeToo movement that has received national attention.

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Professor twice investigated for bullying shows potential gaps in how UW-Madison monitors labs

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Wisconsin State Journal

A UW-Madison professor accused twice in the past decade of bullying behavior continues to lead a lab and hold significant sway over students. The university’s most recent investigation found students felt “trapped” in a situation filled with fear and threats, leading officials to recommend safeguards such as ongoing monitoring of the lab.

Threats, abuse, retaliation: UW-Madison confronts persistent problem of academic bullying

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Wisconsin State Journal

The problem exists at most research universities, but takes on increased importance on a campus that consistently ranks among the top doctoral-granting institutions. Academic bullying, a shorthand for what UW-Madison formally refers to as “hostile and intimidating behavior,” is broadly defined as unwelcome behavior so pervasive or severe that it impairs another person’s ability to carry out their work responsibilities.