A University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents planning committee heard plans and details regarding the Recreational Sports Master Plan at its February meeting Thursday.
Board of Regents committee hears Rec Sports plans
Daily Cardinal
Category: Higher Education/System
Chancellor praises innovation at UW-Madison campus
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank highlighted her key policy focuses in education and tuition at a public meeting with the UW System Board of Regents Thursday.
Student loan refinancing bill draws packed hearing, questions about its effectiveness
Wisconsin State Journal
Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, said about 763,000 Wisconsin residents are burdened by student loan debt. Passing the legislation, which he called the first of its kind nationally, would provide an incentive for graduates of state colleges to remain in Wisconsin after graduation.
State Senate Considers Student Debt Relief
Wisconsin Public Radio
A bill that supporters say would provide student debt relief for Wisconsin residents is under consideration by the state Senate.
PEOPLE Program wins Regents’ Diversity Award
Daily Cardinal
University of Wisconsin-Madison?s Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence will receive the sixth annual Regents? Diversity Award at Union South Friday, according to a university news release.
Wisconsin colleges rank high in number of drug and alcohol offenses
NBC-15
Recently released data, collected in 2011, shows that many Wisconsin colleges and universities rank high in total number of alcohol and drug related offenses.
On Campus: New officials named at UW Colleges and UW-Extension
Wisconsin State Journal
With Ray Cross soon leaving the top job at UW Colleges and UW-Extension, two administrators have been promoted to fill vacancies.
Audit critical of UW payroll and benefits system
Wisconsin Radio Network
A new state audit shows there are still concerns about the security of the University of Wisconsin?s payroll and benefits system. The report from the Legislative Audit Bureau says the system implemented in 2011 remains at risk for security breaches, which could result in unauthorized payments being made.
State audit finds problems with University of Wisconsin payroll system security
AP
MADISON, Wisconsin ? The University of Wisconsin System hasn?t done enough to improve security for its payroll and benefits system, putting it at risk for breaches that could lead to unauthorized payments being made, an audit released Tuesday said.
Shutske Tapped as Interim UW-Extension Provost
Wisconsin Ag Connection
The agricultural and natural resources director for the Cooperative Extension Division of the UW-Extension system has been selected as the program?s new interim provost and vice chancellor. John Shutske will begin his new duties on February 17. He also serves as the associate dean for extension and outreach at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Audit finds problem with UW payroll security
WISC-TV 3
A new audit says the University of Wisconsin Systems payroll and benefits system is at risk for security breaches that could lead to unauthorized payments being made.
Board of Regents recognize leaders in diversity advancements within UW System
Daily Cardinal
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents announced the recipients of the sixth annual Regents? Diversity Awards in a statement released Jan. 31, one of which is the Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence at UW-Madison.
More states grant in-state tuition to immigrants
Madison.com
Giancarlo Tello paid $14,000 more than other New Jersey high school graduates to attend Rutgers University, the state?s flagship public college. Why the difference? Tello spent much of his childhood in the U.S. without legal permission after his parents moved from Peru when he was 6.
Three weeks later, UW releases two other finalist names in president search
Wisconsin State Journal
Three weeks after picking a new president, the University of Wisconsin System on Thursday evening released the names of two other leading candidates for the job: former top UW administrator David Wilson and former Republican Congressman Mark Green.
Wisconsin’s ‘Higher Ed, Lower Debt’ student loan bill set for Wednesday hearing
Capital Times
Wisconsin is inching forward to provide a unique solution to its roughly 753,000 graduates who come out of college with a degree and thousands of dollars in student loan debt.
Former gov candidate was vying for UW president
WISC-TV 3
Former gubernatorial candidate Mark Green was in the running for University of Wisconsin System president.
Chancellor of U. of Illinois responds to Twitter incident
Inside Higher Ed
Making an unpopular decision and accepting the ensuing criticism is part of the job of a university leader. Whether the topic is research priorities, academic freedom, athletics, or, as it turns out, snow days, there is always a range of opinion on a college campus. And there should be, provided the campus nurtures an environment where everyone feels safe entering into the debate.
Three weeks later, UW releases two other finalist names in president search
Madison.com
Three weeks after picking a new president, the University of Wisconsin System on Thursday evening released the names of two other leading candidates for the job: former top UW administrator David Wilson and former Republican Congressman Mark Green.
New chancellor talks first impressions and working together
Chippewa Herald
James Schmidt hit the ground running July 1 when he began serving as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ? and he hasn?t slowed down since.
An interview with incoming UW System President Raymond Cross
Daily Cardinal
Do you think your previous work within the UW System will serve as an advantage in your new role as president?
Raymond Cross to focus on student outreach as new UW System President
Daily Cardinal
Don?t let his age fool you: University of Wisconsin System President-Delegate Raymond Cross is still willing and able to challenge college students to a pick-up game of basketball. Though, you may need to take it a little easy on him.
Students call for low-cost textbook alternatives
Capital Times
Student members of the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are urging universities to provide low-cost “open” alternatives to textbooks, citing the high cost of current options.
Leland Pan: Tasers OK’d for MATC cops ? is that a good idea?
Capital Times
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Madison Area Technical College District Board, the governing body connecting the college with the community, decided to arm its campus officers with tasers. This is a serious matter that should be discussed more broadly in the community.
Nick Bezier: Tuition freeze puts UW’s future at risk
Last year, when the tuition freeze was announced by Gov. Scott Walker in La Crosse, like most students, I was excited. … But diving deeper into the numbers, students have to take this freeze with a grain of salt.
With U. of Michigan Hire, Another Ivy League Provost Goes Public
Chronicle of Higher Education
Noted: Dr. Schlissel?s appointment follows that of Carol L. Folt, who served as Dartmouth College?s provost and then interim president before taking the reins at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill last July. Years earlier, in 2008, Carolyn A. (Biddy) Martin followed a similar trajectory, advancing from provost at Cornell University to chancellor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. (Ms. Martin is now president of Amherst College.)
At U. of Illinois, decision to keep classes going leads to racist and sexist Twitter attacks on chancellor
Inside Higher Education
Students (and plenty of professors) love snow days. But when they can?t get what they want, is that any reason for a blizzard of hate on Twitter?
Oshkosh chancellor will retire
Madison.com
The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is bringing his 40-year career in higher education to an end.
Lake Superior St. confirms Wis. official as leader
Madison.com
Lake Superior State University?s Board of Trustees has confirmed University of Wisconsin official Thomas Pleger as the northern Michigan school?s next president. Pleger is campus executive officer and dean of the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County.
On a Big Ten campus, Twitter campaign leads to meeting on diversity demands
Capital Times
A social media campaign aimed at sharing the realities of the minority experience on a Big Ten campus is attracting national attention, and has spurred the University of Michigan administration to act.
Wisconsin college tuition: Average increases 5.5%, never before been frozen two straight years?
PolitiFact Wisconsin
One accomplishment Gov. Scott Walker claimed Jan. 22, 2014 in his State of the State speech is of particular interest to students attending college in the University of Wisconsin System.
Obama Promises Governmentwide Scrutiny of Campus Rape
Chronicle of Higher Education
President Obama pledged on Wednesday to develop a “coordinated federal response” to address campus rape and sexual assault, calling for more-transparent enforcement of applicable laws and greater emphasis on developing effective campus policies to prevent and respond to sexual assault.
Editorial: With new leader and tuition answers, UW System can rebuild trust
Appleton Post-Crescent
New leadership in the University of Wisconsin System ? UW Colleges and Extension Chancellor Ray Cross recently was named system president ? brings with it an opportunity to forge a new relationship with not only the state Legislature but the people of Wisconsin.
Dean Pleger to move on after 8 years, accept position in Michigan
Baraboo News Republic
University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County Dean Tom Pleger announced Tuesday that he has been selected to serve as the next president of Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., pending action by that university?s board of trustees later this week.
UW System President-elect Raymond Cross looking to improve college affordability
Daily Cardinal
As soon as University of Wisconsin System President-elect Raymond Cross begins his new role as president in mid-February, he said he plans to focus his attention on the residents of Wisconsin?s goals to determine what needs attention across the UW campuses.
UW ranks 8th in Kiplinger’s Best Value in Public Colleges
Badger Herald
Kiplinger Magazine ranked the University of Wisconsin eighth out of 100 schools in its 2014 ranking of Best Values in Public Colleges this year, focusing on the university?s academic quality in relation to costs and financial aid.
UW-Extension exec to serve as interim chancellor
Madison.com
The University of Wisconsin-Extension?s interim provost will take over as chancellor on an interim basis, replacing the current chancellor who?s been named to head the entire UW System.
Dropouts with heavy debt litter for-profit college landscape in Wisconsin, new report says
Wisconsin State Journal
In one program for aspiring Wisconsin criminologists at an Indianapolis-based online college, 16 students started classes in 2012. A year later, just one was still enrolled. A program for would-be Wisconsin chefs hosted by a Minnesota online college began with 34 students. A year later, it had dwindled to a class of four.
On Campus: Professor Kevin Reilly; Not that Robert King in Sing Sing
Wisconsin State Journal
Goodbye, president Reilly. Hello, professor Reilly.
Paul Fanlund: Should we worry that the GOP hails new UW leader Ray Cross?
Capital Times
Three years into the scorched-earth regime of Gov. Scott Walker and his ruling Republican allies, a first reaction by progressives and moderates to the new president of the University of Wisconsin System might be suspicion.
Higgins: Regents working to make UW more accountable
Appleton Post-Crescent
Over the past few years, instead of highlighting its value to Wisconsinites as an outstanding higher education system and economic engine, the University of Wisconsin System has embarrassed itself by a series of administrative and political gaffes. Consequently, legislators and the public have expressed their frustration and disappointment with what they saw as a pattern of obfuscating issues and ignoring legislative mandates
UW-Madison joins national effort to open college doors to low-income and minority students
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison has pledged a renewed focus on recruiting and keeping low-income students, with chancellor Rebecca Blank visiting Washington, D.C., for a Thursday summit on college access headed by her former boss, President Barack Obama.
UW-Madison joins national effort to open college doors to low-income and minority students
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison has pledged a renewed focus on recruiting and keeping low-income students, with chancellor Rebecca Blank visiting Washington, D.C., for a Thursday summit on college access headed by her former boss, President Barack Obama.
Obama urges expanding access to higher education
AP
“By coming together and stepping up what we?re doing, we can go that much further,” said Rebecca Blank, chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
White House convenes summit on helping low-income college students
Inside Higher Education
WASHINGTON — President Obama and his administration have spent much of the past year pressing colleges to control their prices and contemplating new ways to hold them accountable, much to the consternation of campus leaders. On Thursday, though, he mostly praised them, and they returned the favor.
College Leaders Leave White House Summit Inspired to Act
Chronicle of Higher Education
President Obama and college presidents set aside their differences over the administration?s proposed college-rating system Thursday, convening at the White House for a daylong summit on college access.
Atheists persuade UW-Extension to remove Bibles
AP
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison to remove Gideon Bibles from its 137 guest rooms.
Applicants sought for non-traditional student representative on UW Board of Regents
AP
There is an opening on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents for a non-traditional student representative.
UW-Milwaukee students sue for election recognition
Madison.com
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are suing the UW System?s board of regents, accusing officials of refusing to recognize the results of student elections.
Atheists persuade UW-Extension to remove Bibles
Madison.com
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison to remove Gideon Bibles from its 137 guest rooms.
UW committed to making college accessible to low-income students, chancellor says
Madison.com
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is committed to making the university accessible for low-income students, and is in Washington, D.C. to talk about it.
Atheists persuade UW-Extension to remove Bibles
WISC-TV 3
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison to remove Gideon Bibles from its 137 guest rooms.
President Obama set to convene rare meeting of large group of college leaders
Inside Higher Ed
WASHINGTON — President Obama will convene a meeting with more than 100 college and university presidents Thursday — a chance for his administration to pivot away from its stalled legislative agenda to executive actions and also a rare opportunity for White House-level attention for a large group of academic leaders.
New UW System President Ray Cross Talks Priorities, Challenges
Wisconsin Public Radio
The new president of the University of Wisconsin system discuss his priorities for the job, and the challenges he expects to face.
On Campus: Stout search begins; No snuggling this president
Wisconsin State Journal
On Friday ? Cross? first day after being chosen by the Board of Regents ? UW-Stout in Menomonie announced it convened a committee to search for its next chancellor. And in time, a replacement for Cross will need to be found to lead UW Colleges and UW-Extension.
Committee appointed to search for UW-Stout chancellor
WKOW-TV 27
Interim University of Wisconsin System President Richard Telfer has appointed a search committee to help find the next UW-Stout chancellor.
Chris Rickert: Cross good; King maybe better?
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents went with a more traditional choice for System president in former UW-Extension chancellor Ray Cross, and there?s no reason to believe he won?t end up being an excellent hire.
New UW System Leader: ‘We Really Have To Be Good Listeners’
Wisconsin Public Radio News
Ray Cross, the incoming president of the University of Wisconsin System, used his introductory press conference to challenge the UW to listen more.
New UW System president mends fences at Capitol
WKOW-TV 27
New UW System President Raymond Cross began his work at a place laden with political land mines in the past for some top university educators: the State Capitol.
New UW President Cut His Teeth on Madison Proposal
MilwaukeeMag.com
Ray Cross, who will ascend to the post of UW System president in February, was a newcomer to Wisconsin when he arrived here in 2011 to head up the UW Colleges, which share an administration with the UW-Extension, the network of county-level offices that provide agricultural and other community programs. He struck many people in the state as hard-working, and he developed a reputation for being hands-on.
On Campus: New UW president Ray Cross pledges to reach out to state, lawmakers
Wisconsin State Journal
New UW System president Ray Cross plans to visit campuses and communities statewide soon but his first stop will be to key lawmakers in Madison, he said at a Milwaukee press conference Friday morning.