"UW
System foresees expansion with state budget," Badger
Herald, Oct. 30, 2007.
The passage of a state budget means the
UW System can move forward with its Growth Agenda for Wisconsin,
an initiative meant to strengthen the state's economy by graduating
and retaining more four-year college degree-holders and creating
knowledge economy jobs from academic research and development.
Related: "Doyle signs budget, $200 million lawsuit remains," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 29, 2007.
"Governor
signs budget," Channel3000, Oct. 26, 2007.
In a signing ceremony Friday, UW System
officials celebrated the victories for higher education in the state
biennial budget.
Related: "Doyle signs budget, $200 million lawsuit remains," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 29, 2007.
"Budget signing helps Parkside
students receive financial aid," Kenosha News, Oct.
27, 2007.
With a budget finalized, 280 students
from UW-Parkside can continue their education without worry; the
school allowed students to register and attend classes while awaiting
the ongoing budget. Full story not available online
"Salas
quits Board of Regents in budget protest," Capital
Times, Oct. 26, 2007.
Citing disagreement with items left out
of the recently passed state budget, Regent Jesus Salas resigned
from the UW System Board of Regents today; Salas had been a Regent
since 2003.
"Wait-listed
students finally receive financial aid," Badger Herald,
Oct. 25, 2007.
UW System officials said the university
is glad its students waiting to receive vital financial aid are
now able to continue their education thanks to the funding of the
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant.
Related: "University of Wisconsin students to get financial aid under new budget," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 25, 2007.
Also: "Budget provides more aid for UW students," Associated Press, Oct. 25, 2007.
"Wisconsin
has a budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 24, 2007.
Nearly four months after the July 1 budget
deadline, the state Senate and Assembly each voted to pass the 2007-09
state budget; this is the second-latest date by which the budget
has been passed.
Related: "State budget approved, signing expected Thursday," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 24, 2007.
Also: "Legislature approves long overdue budget," Badger Herald, Oct. 24, 2007.
And: "Legislature passes state budget," Advance Titan, Oct. 24, 2007.
"Funds
to plan UWM health school survive," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Oct. 24, 2007.
The state budget allocated money to move
forward with planning for a graduate school of public health at
UW-Milwaukee.
Related: "UWM plan survives budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 24, 2007.
"Budget
brings 'sigh of relief' for UW System," Wisconsin Radio
Network, Oct. 23, 2007.
With the security of having a state
budget, the UW System no longer has to grapple with contingency
plans meant to make up what could have been a $150 million funding
shortfall.
"Budget
full of surprises," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct.
23, 2007.
The state Legislature is expected to
vote on a state budget today, perhaps putting to an end the nearly
four-month standoff that has taken place between some of Wisconsin's
elected leaders.
Related: "Budget has shortfall of $892 million," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 23, 2007.
"New
budget OK with university," Badger Herald, Oct. 23, 2007.
UW System officials said the adoption
of a state budget would mean the university could do away with some
rather disagreeable contingency plans that were options to reduce
spending and increase revenue.
Related: "Committee and UW say yes to budget proposal," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 23, 2007.
"UW-L
tuition plan gets $900,000 in state support, not $15 million," La
Crosse Tribune, Oct. 21, 2007.
UW-La Crosse received substantially less
funding from the state budget than originally requested; future
cuts will be necessary.
"Tardy
state budget causing uncertainty for UW-Oshkosh," Oshkosh
Northwestern, Oct. 20, 2007.
Even with a budget, large cuts to funding
spur concerns about cuts in classes or surcharges on campus.
"From
standoff to a deal," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct.
21, 2007.
After four intense days of negotiation,
the state legislature delivered a deal for the state budget.
Related: "Leaders agree on budget plan," Badger Herald, Oct. 22, 2007.
Also: "Jauch expects UWS will benefit from deal," Daily Telegram, Oct. 22, 2007.
"Budget
hampers dorm bids," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 19, 2007.
A lack of a state budget forced the State
Building Commission to put a residence hall renovation project on
the UW-Stevens Point campus on hold; the residence hall is in great
need of upgrades to its ventilation system and windows, among other
needed improvements.
"Rep.
Tom Nelson says he'll stay in Assembly until budget passes," Associated
Press, Oct. 18, 2007.
State Rep. Tom Nelson has vowed to remain
in the Assembly chamber 24 hours a day, seven days per week, until
a state budget is passed by both the Assembly and Senate; Wisconsin's
budget is nearly four months overdue.
"Paid
on time," Associated Press, Oct. 18, 2007.
State Legislators continue to receive
their salaries and stipends despite not passing a budget that was
due on July 1; one legislator has introduced a measure that would
cut legislative pay during future budget impasses.
"UW
Regents consider options for shutdown," Wisconsin Public
Radio, Oct. 18, 2007.
Regent President Mark Bradley and other
UW System officials have outlined several undesirable courses of
action -- including course cuts and/or tuition increases -- if the
UW System does not receive adequate state funding.
Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...ews/news071018bb3.rm
Related: "Students react to threat of UW shutdown," WBAY, Oct. 17, 2007.
"Doyle
warns shutdown possible," Associated Press, Oct. 17, 2007.
State officials issued warnings of possible
shutdowns on UW System campuses and cutbacks in social services
if a budget is not passed; UW System officials have said that without
a budget, they may be forced to resort to service cuts and/or tuition
increases.
Related: "UW budget cuts?" nbc15.com, Oct. 17, 2007.
Also: "Doyle: Partial shutdown possible," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 17, 2007.
And: "Governor threatens 'partial shutdown'," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 17, 2007.
"UW
officials wait to see what lawmakers supply," Badger
Herald, Oct. 17, 2007.
The UW System is forced to consider some
difficult options and changes if the state legislature continues
to delay passing a budget.
"Senate
passes budget, but Assembly rejects it," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Oct. 16, 2007.
Gov. Doyle's state budget, which passed
in the Senate, failed to pass in the Assembly; budget negotiations
will continue.
Related: "State budget remains behind," Badger Herald, Oct. 16, 2007.
Also: "Legislature fails to pass state budget," Milwaukee Business Journal, Oct. 16, 2007.
And: "Budget passes Senate, fails in GOP Assembly," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 16, 2007.
"Republicans
want extraordinary session after budget deal fails," Associated
Press, Oct. 16, 2007.
Assembly Republicans want to call a special
session to pass education funding; Democrats have expressed the
desire to pass a state budget as a whole.
"UW-La
Crosse students weigh in on budget debate," WKBT.com,
Oct. 15, 2007.
UW-La Crosse leaders and students express
strong support for the original funding plan to increase growth
and access at the campus without using state tax dollars.
"Talking
education with Nass," Badger Herald, Oct. 15, 2007.
State Rep. Steve Nass discusses the state
budget and UW System with a UW-Madison campus newspaper.
"Doyle
sweetens 2nd state budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Oct. 13, 2007.
Gov. Doyle's new budget proposal attempts
to entice votes from both parties.
Related: "Legislature has chance to pass 15-week late budget," Journal Sentinel, Oct.15, 2007.
Also: "Revised budget decreases UW funding," Advance-Titan, Oct.15, 2007.
Editorial: "Doyle and Huebsch should hammer out a budget deal," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 14, 2007.
"UW-L
fears plan will be left behind," La Crosse Tribune, Oct.
13, 2007.
If the Legislature accepts the Assembly's
budget plan, UW-La Crosse's Growth Agenda would likely be in jeopardy.
"Doyle
budget headed to vote," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct.
12, 2007.
Despite being more than 100 days past
the deadline when Wisconsin's lawmakers were supposed to pass a
state budget, and despite the fact that Gov. Doyle recently proposed
a compromise version of his former proposal, Assembly majority leaders
say they will direct their party members to vote against Gov. Doyle's
new plan.
Related: "Assembly head sees rejection for Doyle budget plan," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 12, 2007.
Also: "Stage set for budget showdown," Capital Times, Oct. 11, 2007.
"System
fears cuts still deep," Badger Herald, Oct. 12, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly and
Board of Regents President Mark Bradley issued a statement yesterday
urging the Governor and state Legislature to fully fund the university
and its growth agenda; Gov. Doyle's revised budget proposal would
include a $25 million cut to the university's funding.
Related: "UW Regents, System presidents plea for full funding in state budget," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 12, 2007.
Also: "UW Stout feels budget crunch," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 12, 2007.
"Doyle
calls his budget plan less harsh for UW," Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, Oct. 11, 2007.
Gov. Doyle has revised his budget to
where it would provide the UW System with $25 million less than
his original proposal; Doyle compared this reduction to the nearly
$60 million shortfall offered by members of the state Assembly.
"Governor
to revise budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 10,
2007.
Gov. Doyle will introduce a revised budget
next week after the state legislature has spent months negotiating
its terms; the state budget has been overdue since July 1.
Related: "Doyle plans special session for budget," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 9, 2007.
Also: "Doyle to introduce compromise budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 9, 2007.
Editorial: "Board of Regents does best it can with budget," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 10, 2007.
Blog: "The Assembly GOP can win by losing," Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, Oct. 9, 2007.
Blog: "LFB memo on latest Assembly Republican offer," Wispolitics Budget Blog, Oct. 10, 2007.
"Budget
woes affecting student aid," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram,
Oct. 9, 2007.
The number of UW System students waiting
for state-funded financial aid in the form of the Wisconsin Higher
Education Grant has increased by nearly 1,000 in the past month
to 5,544 students; the WHEG's funding has been delayed as a result
of the ongoing budget impasse.
"Education
at a 'crossroads'," Badger Herald, Oct. 8, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly sits
down with the Badger Herald staff to discuss budget issues.
"Regents
focusing on 7 'think tanks'," Badger Herald, Oct. 8, 2007.
Regents discuss Advantage Wisconsin,
a plan to utilize experts from around UW System in an effort to
strengthen the university in seven key areas.
"Regents
call for finalized budget," Badger Herald, Oct. 8, 2007.
The full Board of Regents unanimously
passed a resolution calling on the state legislature to fund the
Wisconsin Growth Agenda.
Related: "Regents prod legislature," Eau Claire Spectator, Oct. 8, 2007.
Also: "Regents join lobby for larger UW System budget," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 5, 2007.
"Budget
problems could mean fewer freshmen," Wisconsin State
Journal, Oct. 7, 2007.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley said
one unfortunate option the campus could pursue if the UW System
is not provided an adequate budget would be to decrease the size
of next year's freshman class.
"Republicans
face tough choices in budget battle," Capital Times,
Oct. 4, 2007.
Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch faces difficult
decisions as the budget process wears on.
Related: "27 Assembly members signed no-tax pledges," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 1, 2007.
"Business
leaders urge Assembly to fund UW," Daily Cardinal, Oct.
4, 2007.
32 Wisconsin business leaders signed
a letter urging the budget conference committee to increase funding
for the university by approving funding levels passed in the Senate
version of the budget.
"Regents
meet with questions unanswered," Badger Herald, Oct.
4, 2007.
The UW System Board of Regents meets
in UW-River Falls today and Friday to discuss next steps with the
university budget still undecided; Regents have been stressing the
importance of a fully funded university to keep tuition low, retain
quality faculty, and meet the state's economic needs.
"UW
Regents ask state to fund tuition for veterans," Daily
Cardinal, Oct. 2, 2007.
Regents Michael Falbo, Tom Loftus and
David Walsh are urging the state Legislature to fully fund the Wisconsin
GI Bill, which would grant military veterans full tuition remission
at a UW System institution.
"Alumni
join students to support budget for UW System," Wisconsin
Public Radio, Oct. 1, 2007.
More than 30,000 UW-Madison alumni joined
the leaders of student government from every UW System institution
to urge the Legislature to adequately fund the UW System.
"Reilly:
University key to economic competitiveness," La Crosse
Tribune, Sept. 29, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly visited
the La Crosse area last week, touting the importance of a well funded
UW System to the future of Wisconsin's economy.
"System,
students pour on budget pressure," Badger Herald, Sept.
28, 2007.
UW System officials said this budget
season is the first time students, business leaders, alumni, elected
officials and working families have all simultaneously called for
a renewed investment in the university.
Related: "At the buzzer," Capital Times, Sept. 27, 2007.
Also: "UW warns: Inadequate funding increase would hurt System," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 26, 2007.
"UW
warns of cutbacks," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept.
28, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly, UW-Madison
Chancellor John Wiley, Regents Colleene Thomas and Thomas Shields
and every leader of student government in the UW System all wrote
letters to the Legislature's budget conference committee warning
them of the damage an underfunded UW System could do to higher education
in Wisconsin and to the prospect of a healthy state economy.
Related: "Reilly, UW groups ask for full funding of UW System," WisPolitics.com, Sept. 27, 2007.
Also: "Budget cuts would wreak havoc on UW, Wiley warns," Capital Times, Sept. 26, 2007.
And: "UW worried increase will be too small," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 27, 2007.
"UW-
Madison warns of budget cuts' effects," Associated Press,
Sept. 25, 2007.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley points
out consequences if the Assembly budget passed with cuts to university
funding.
Related: "Another meeting without resolution of state budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 26, 2007.
"University
System's state budget blues," Badger Herald, Sept. 25,
2007.
The UW System has received much legislative
support from both political parties urging Wisconsin's elected leaders
to adequately fund the university.
"Democrats
offer to drop health plan," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Sept. 22, 2007.
Members of the Legislature's budget conference committee continue
to spar over budget provisions; some progress was made late last
week, but major negotiations are still necessary to craft a state
budget.
Related: "Doyle tries to bridge budget gap," Beloit Daily News, Sept. 22, 2007.
Also: "Partisan politics stall state budget," Spectator, Sept. 24, 2007.
"Education
budget work may be for naught," Associated Press, Sept.
19, 2007.
Budget talks continue to stall, even as the Assembly voted to
pass a large portion dealing with education; members of the Senate
and Gov. Doyle oppose this sort of piecemeal budgeting, and said
they will neither debate nor sign into law any measure that is
not an entire budget.
Related: "Assembly breaks up budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 19, 2007.
Column: "State Republicans to pass K-12 funding, property tax relief today," Column, Waukesha Freeman, Sept. 18. (Click on "Opinions", then "Editorials")
"Stout
program waits for budget," Badger Herald, Sept. 18, 2007.
UW-Stout received support from Rep. John Murtha, who called for
increased financial aid and other measures that would benefit students,
as the state budget process continues.
"Enrollment
increases at NTC, UWMC," Wausau Daily Herald, Sept. 17, 2007.
Northcentral Technical College and UW-Marathon County gear up to
serve an unprecedented number of students this year.
"Legislators
say they are trying to reach a budget deal," Associated
Press, Sept. 14, 2007.
Legislators are working towards finding some common ground on the
budget process.
"Budget
stalemate prompts call to replace committee members," Daily
Cardinal, Sept. 12, 2007.
In an effort to end the impasse on the state budget -- now more than
two months overdue -- one state Senator will introduce a measure to
replace all members of the budget conference committee with new legislators.
"Legislators
fight over grants," Badger Herald, Sept. 11, 2007.
UW System officials said almost 5,000 students may not be able to
continue their education if the Legislature does not pass a budget
soon; these students are depending on the state-funded Wisconsin Higher
Education Grant to finance their college expenses.
Related: "Dems pitch financial aid compromise," Wisconsin Radio Network, Sept. 7, 2007.
"Proposal
allowing UW faculty to unionize draws fierce criticism," Daily
Cardinal, Sept. 11, 2007.
Legislators continue to spar over a provision that would allow UW
faculty and academic staff to collectively bargain.
"Budget
Briefs," Wisconsin Public Television, Sept. 6, 2007.
One of a series of reports focusing on the budget process until its
completion, this piece looks at the shortage of student housing on
the UW-Madison campus; campus officials say the proposed state budget
does not provide sufficient funds to build needed, planned dorms.
"Budget
must fund financial aid, two Reps say," Daily Cardinal,
Sept. 7, 2007.
Two state representatives visited the UW-Madison campus to encourage
Budget Conference Committee members to include funds sufficient to
cover student applications for Wisconsin Higher Education Grants,
which provide need-based financial aid.
Related: "Student aid still in doubt," Badger Herald, Sept. 7, 2007.
"University
of Wisconsin-Madison / Alumni lobbying for more funding," Associated
Press, Sept. 6, 2007.
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has launched a campaign that urges
alumni to encourage their elected representatives to support UW-Madison
in the ongoing budget negotiations.
Related: "UW Alumni Foundation gets active on budget," WisPolitics.com, Sept. 6, 2007.
Also: "Alumni look to speed budget," Badger Herald, Sept. 6, 2007.
"United
Council pressures state," Badger Herald, Sept. 6, 2007.
Members of United Council, a group that organizes and lobbies on
behalf of UW System students, have started meeting outside the budget
conference committee room to urge lawmakers to complete the budget
process.
"Lawmakers
bicker; students wait," Associated Press, Sept. 5, 2007.
Thousands of Wisconsin students may have to reconsider their futures
if state lawmakers do not come to a budget compromise soon; without
a state budget, the Wisconsin Higher Education Grant is left without
the necessary funding to help students from lower-income families finance
their college expenses.
"Save
Bucky, save UW funding," NBC 15, Sept. 4, 2007.
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has launched a campaign that urges
alumni to encourage their elected representatives to support the UW
System in the ongoing budget negotiations.
"Budget
woes tie up grant money," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Sept.
1, 2007.
A legislative budget impasse has left the funding for the Wisconsin Higher
Education Grant uncertain, and as a result thousands of Wisconsin students
are unsure whether they can afford to continue their college careers.
"Budget
impasse puts some students' education on hold," Wisconsin
Public Radio, Aug. 30, 2007.
UW System officials said thousands of students may not have enough money
to attend classes -- which begin next week -- due to uncertainty over the
level of funding for the Wisconsin Higher Education Grant.
"Students
in financial aid limbo due to uncertain state budget," Fond
du Lac Reporter, Aug. 30, 2007.
Thousands of UW System students may not be able to afford tuition for
the coming year due to an impasse in state budget negotiations that has
resulted in uncertainties in the amount of funding the Wisconsin Higher
Educational Grant will receive.
Related: "Budget impasse threatens college financial aid," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug. 30, 2007.
"Telfer
says state budget is biggest obstacle for UW-W," Janesville
Gazette, Aug. 28, 2007.
UW-Whitewater is positioned to make tremendous contributions to Wisconsin
in the coming years, provided it and other UW System campuses receive
adequate funding from the State.
"Nearly
4,000 UW System students waiting for aid," Daily Cardinal,
Aug. 29, 2007.
UW System officials said thousands of students may not have enough money
to attend classes -- which begin next week -- due to uncertainty over
the level of funding for the Wisconsin Higher Education Grant.
"UW
System students waiting for financial aid," WTMJ, Aug. 27,
2007.
Thousands of UW System students may not be able to afford tuition for
the coming year due to an impasse in state budget negotiations that has
resulted in uncertainties in the amount of funding the Wisconsin Higher
Educational Grant will receive.
"College
students await state budget for news on financial aid," La
Crosse Tribune, Aug. 27, 2007.
Unless the Legislature's budget conference committee is able to craft
a state budget before UW System campuses begin instruction, a large number
of students from each campus may not be able to attend because they rely
on the state-funded Wisconsin Higher Education Grant program to help
pay for education costs.
"Campus
already feels weight of proposed budget reduction," Marshfield
News-Herald, Aug. 25, 2007.
UW-Marshfield/Wood County is just one of the UW Colleges affected by
a hiring freeze imposed due to uncertainties about the level of university
funding in the state budget; as a result UW-Marshfield/Wood County is
left short three full-time faculty.
"Budgeting
in the dark," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 27, 2007.
As legislators continue to negotiate the state budget, municipalities
and institutions around the state remain unsure of how to properly allocate
funding; Wisconsin is the only state with a July 1 budget deadline to
still be without a completed budget.
Editorial: "Unconscionable delay," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 27, 2007.
Related: "A fix for the broken budget," Editorial, Capital Times, Aug. 25, 2007.
Also: "Banning political fundraising could speed state budget," Editorial, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 27, 2007.
"UW-W
students in limbo," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 23, 2007.
Unless the Legislature's budget conference committee is able to craft
a state budget before UW System campuses begin instruction, a large number
of students from each campus may not be able to attend because they rely
on the state-funded Wisconsin Higher Education Grant program to help pay
for education costs.
"Failure
to pass budget makes state a 'national joke'," Wisconsin State
Journal, Aug. 24, 2007.
Wisconsin is now the only state in the nation with a July 1 budget deadline
that has thus far failed to craft a state budget; members of the Legislature's
budget conference committee continue to debate the provisions contained
in the Assembly and Senate versions.
Related: "Lawmakers still at odds on overdue budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 24, 2007.
"Budget
implications dire, educators say," Green Bay Press-Gazette,
Aug. 19, 2007.
UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard joins other Green Bay-area education
leaders in expressing concern over a trend of underfunding education
in Wisconsin's budgets that has developed in recent years.
"UW:
Course cuts will hurt quality," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug.
19, 2007.
Reductions to course offerings at UW-Madison -- the result of budget
cuts and other challenges -- can create dilemmas for students who come
to the campus because of its reputation for wide-ranging coursework and
can force some students to remain on campus longer in order to complete
degree programs.
"No
progress made in stalled state budget talks," Channel3000.com,
Aug. 16, 2007.
Continued delays in the formation of the state's budget -- which is still
being discussed in a conference committee -- has left many in Wisconsin's
education and law enforcement sectors unsure about how to proceed with
their own budgets; the Assembly's version of the state budget differs
from the Senate's by about $10 billion.
Related: "Budget apples and oranges," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug. 17, 2007.
"Squeeze
on security," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 16, 2007.
Officials from several UW System campuses said continued reductions
to the university's budget by state officials would adversely affect
campuses' ability to maintain adequate security measures.
"UW
is focus of latest skirmish over budget," Associated Press,
Aug. 9, 2007.
Members of the Legislature's budget conference committee met yesterday
to discuss state funding for the UW System; members have made some attempts
toward compromise, but one legislator said she doesn't expect a budget
to be complete until September.
Related: "Agreement on tuition cap stalls," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 10, 2007.
Also: "Students await budget," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 10, 2007.
And: "Parties spar over U-W financing/Legislators clash over public broadcasting funding" Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 10, 2007.
"No
end to budget battle in sight," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug.
9, 2007.
State legislators continue to debate over the
$10 billion difference between the proposed state budgets from the Senate
and Assembly, and said they do not expect to have a budget prepared until
after Labor Day.
Related: "State withholding financial aid from low-income students," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 4, 2007.
"Democrats
propose 4 percent tuition cap for UW," Associated Press, Aug.
9, 2007.
UW System officials said a legislative proposal
that would reinvest $127 million in the university along with a 4 percent
tuition cap is a good step toward compromise, and said it was a sign that
lawmakers were willing to work in earnest to craft good UW System budget.
Related: "Senate Democrats back 4 percent cap on tuition," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 9, 2007.
"Tuition
freezes locally, but hikes at various UW campuses," Sheboygan
Press, Aug. 8, 2007.
Among the items in the UW System's 2007-08
operating budget was a tuition freeze for all UW Colleges.
Related: "UW tuition to rise 5.5 percent," Wausau Daily Herald, Aug. 8, 2007.
"UW
Regents approve tuition hike at four-year campuses," Channel3000.com,
Aug. 8, 2007.
The 5.5 percent tuition increase for the UW
System's four-year campuses is the smallest dollar increase in five years
and the smallest percentage increase in seven years.
Related: "Regents determine tuition increase for UW System," WMTV, Aug. 8, 2007.
"Regents
freeze tuition at UW campus," Marshfield News-Herald, Aug.
9, 2007.
In an effort to maintain the UW Colleges' standing as the most affordable
access point for higher education in Wisconsin, the UW System Board
of Regents voted Tuesday to freeze tuition at the 13 institutions.
Related: "UW-Waukesha welcomes tuition freeze," Waukesha Freeman, Aug. 9, 2007.
"Reilly:
we're working on tuition issue," Wisconsin Radio Network,
Aug. 8, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said the university is examining ways
to potentially update its tuition and financial aid policies.
"UW's
letter to lawmakers," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug. 7, 2007.
In an effort to receive an investment from
the state that would enable the university to grow enrollment and boost
the state economy, UW System officials sent a letter to every state legislator
explaining how every region of the state would be affected by potential
cuts to the university's budget.
"Regents
raise UW tuition," Capital Times, Aug. 7, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said the university
had to approve an operating budget before students return to the campuses
in the fall, despite uncertainties surrounding the level of state support
for the UW System.
Related: "UW tuition boost: 5.5 percent," Associated Press, Aug. 8, 2007.
Also: "Regents raise tuition 5.5 percent," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 8, 2007.
"Legislators
reach across the divide, approve non-controversial funds," Wisconsin
Public Radio, Aug. 2, 2007.
The Legislature's budget conference committee
signed off on about half of the budget items that will be forwarded to
Gov. Doyle; most of these items, however, were not contentious and the
committee still must reconcile a $10 billion difference in the proposed
budgets from the Senate and Assembly.
"Agency:
GOP benefit cuts problematic," Capital Times, Aug. 4, 2007.
The Department of Employment Trust told state
legislators that proposals that would require state employees to pay a
portion of their health insurance premiums and pension funds could not
only end up costing Wisconsin taxpayers more money, but also could be
considered unconstitutional.
"Rep.
Nass defends UW budget cuts," Wisconsin Radio Network, Aug.
2, 2007 .
State Rep. Steve Nass shares his position on
the Assembly's proposed $120 million cut to the UW System's budget.
"Millions
in state employee benefits on the line," Capital Times, Aug.
2, 2007 .
Some legislators are calling an Assembly proposal
to require UW System employees to fund the first 5 percent of their pensions
-- an amount currently covered by the state -- a back-door attempt to
cut state workers' pay.
"Budget
progresses with 'noncontroversial' items," Associated Press,
Aug. 2, 2007 .
The Legislature's budget conference committee
signed off on about half of the budget items that will be forwarded to
Gov. Doyle; most of these items, however, were not contentious and the
committee still must reconcile a $10 million difference in the proposed
budgets from the Senate and Assembly.
"UW says
Assembly budget means big cuts for students who need help most," Wisconsin
Public Radio, July 31, 2007.
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David
Wilson said the Assembly's proposed budget for the UW System, which includes
a $120 million cut to the university's GPR funding, would severely impact
those institutions' ability to serve adult students, first-generation
college students and students from lower-income families.
Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news070731sj.rm
Related (2nd item): "Doyle: Assembly budget promotes college for the 'rich'," Wisconsin Public Radio, July 31, 2007. (2nd item): http://www.wpr.org/news/newsheadlines.cfm
"Public
radio could face cuts," Wausau Daily Herald, July 31, 2007 .
Wausau-area
public radio officials said local content would be virtually eliminated
without crucial state funding for Wisconsin Public Radio; the state
Assembly's proposed budget included a measure to zero-fund both Wisconsin
Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television.
"Assembly
budget called 'devastating' to UW," Associated Press, July
31, 2007.
Appearing with Gov. Jim Doyle, chancellors
from across the UW System voiced their concerns over the Assembly's
proposed $120 million cut to the university's operating budget, saying
such a budget reduction would force campuses to eliminate faculty positions,
cut class offerings and potentially lower student enrollment.
Related: "UW Board of Regents to set tuition with no budget," WMTV, July 30, 2007.
Also: "Doyle joins UW Chancellors in budget concerns," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 30, 2007.
"UWMC
could face shortfall," Wausau Daily Herald, July 30, 2007 .
If the Assembly's version of the UW System's
budget -- which includes a $120 million cut to university operations --
is approved, UW-Marathon County would be forced to reduce its faculty
by up to 27 part-time or adjunct professors, cut class offerings by as
much as 30 percent and trim enrollment by some 500 students, according
to campus officials.
Editorial: "'Families First' budget not for UW families," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, July 29, 2007.
"UW-Extension
programs balance on county's budget tightrope," Manitowoc Herald
Times Reporter, July 30, 2007.
The Manitowoc County UW-Extension office could
undergo cuts, including the possibility of eliminating the 4-H Youth Development
program, if the 2008 county budget does not stretch far enough; the county's
operational costs are exceeding state-mandated limits on property tax
increases, which are based on the county's rate of growth.
"UW
System President comments on proposed budget cuts," Wisconsin
Public Television, July 27, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly appears on "Here
and Now" to discuss elements of the UW System's budget.
Watch: http://www.wpt.org/np...dnow/604HAN_show.ram (11 minutes into program)
"UW
can't sustain cuts, Wiley writes," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
July 26, 2007.
In a letter to Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch, UW-Madison Chancellor
John Wiley outlined the long-term effects for Wisconsin - both academic
and economic - that would result from deeper cuts to the UW System's
budget.
"Pulling
the plug," Isthmus, July 26, 2007.
If Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio are zero-funded
in the state's budget, as the two were in the Assembly's proposed version,
all locally produced programs would be discontinued and about 70 people
from around Wisconsin would lose their jobs.
"UW: Proposed cuts would
hurt mission," Capital Times, July 25, 2007.
Several UW System officials said some of the Assembly's proposed employment
reductions within the university would limit its ability to disseminate
information and operate with transparency; the state Assembly's proposed
budget would cut $120 million in state GPR funding for the UW System.
Related: "Not so specific with budget, please," Editorial, Kenosha News, July 25, 2007.
"Budget
session heavy on inaction," Associated Press, July 26,
2007.
Even though a bipartisan conference committee met to begin to hash out
the different versions of the state budget, legislators said they do
not anticipate a completed budget proposal until late August; Wisconsin
is one of only four states without an approved budget.
Related: "Lawmakers lay out goals to open budget talks," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 26, 2007.
"Legislator
takes aim at UW programs," Associated Press, July 25,
2007.
State Rep. Steve Nass, a longtime critic of the UW System, shares his
reasons behind his support for $120 million in cuts to the university's
state budget; UW System officials said the cut, approved in the Assembly's
proposed budget, would make it more difficult for the university to continue
to educate its students effectively.
"Assembly's proposed
budget causes turmoil on some campuses," Wisconsin Public Radio,
July 20, 2007.
UW-Eau Claire's chancellor expresses concern that the proposed Assembly
budget does not provide adequate funding to preserve the quality of the
state's public university system or to extend need-based financial aid
to students.
"Incoming
freshmen plan for education," La Crosse Tribune, July 24,
2007.
Incoming high school freshmen are planning for higher education by signing
the Wisconsin Covenant pledge, a program that promises students a spot
at a private or public state school if they meet certain academic and
non-academic criteria; funding for the program was included in the Senate
version of the budget but not in the Assembly version.
"Students
may be left paying for veteran's tuition benefits," Wisconsin
Public Radio, July 23, 2007.
If reimbursement for veteran tuition is not included in the state budget,
then other UW students may need to pay higher tuition to cover the cost
of the program
"Budget
appropriation critical to UW-Green Bay, chancellor says," Green
Bay Press-Gazette, July 22, 2007.
Chancellor Shepard says the Assembly's version of the state budget includes
base budget cuts to the university roughly three times as much as the
amount to be invested for new programs; if the cuts stand, the budget
would undermine the campus's ability to serve the northeastern region
of Wisconsin and enroll more students.
"Wisconsin
veterans take a hit?" Wisconsin Public Radio, July 20,
2007.
Republican State Rep. Terry Musser, a Vietnam War veteran, discusses
concerns about a proposed cut to veteran benefits that is part of the
proposed Assembly state budget.
Watch (begins at 14:00): http://www.wpt.org/npa/ram/hereandnow/550HAN_show.wvx
"Educational
payment," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 20,
2007.
At a news conference about the state budget held at UW-Stout, Gov. Jim
Doyle was joined by several UW System chancellors, students and other officials
to push for a strong investment in the university.
"Despite
claims, Republican budget includes many fee increases," Associated
Press, July 20, 2007.
Though some legislators purport to have proposed a budget that lowers
taxes, that budget proposal would still require Wisconsin taxpayers to
pay more in fees.
"Doyle
emphasizing education today," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July
19, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle continues his travels around the state to discuss Wisconsin's
biennial budget, which includes strong emphasis on support for the UW System.
Related (2nd item): "Doyle criticizes Assembly's exclusion of university funds increase," Wisconsin Public Radio, July 18, 2007.
"Legislators
urged to keep vets' college perk," Associated Press, July 19,
2007.
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton has joined the call to the state Legislature to
honor the original intent of a veterans' tuition remission program, saying
Wisconsin's military personnel were there when duty called, and the State
should be there for veterans who seek education.
"Senate
Democrats and Assembly Republicans prepare for compromise," Wisconsin
Public Radio, July 18, 2007.
The Legislature's bipartisan budget conference committee likely will not
begin its work to craft its version of the budget until next week, according
to one member.
"UW
schools join Doyle's call against GOP budget," Green Bay Press-Gazette,
July 18, 2007.
UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard and UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard
Wells joined Gov. Doyle in criticizing the state Assembly's proposed budget,
which would eliminate $120 million in GPR base funding for the UW System,
and severely hinder the university's plans for growth.
"Budget
frightens UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, July 17, 2007.
The state's Assembly's proposed $120 million cut to the UW System budget has
UW-Stevens Point officials worried they will have to make personnel reductions
and eliminate academic programs and has campus students concerned over the potential
implementation of differential tuition; the Legislature's bipartisan conference
committee will begin crafting its version of the budget in the coming weeks.
"Amber
Alert cost unclear, but low," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
July 17, 2007.
Officials from the Educational Communications Board said while potential
cuts to Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio would not
immediately affect the ability of the state's Amber Alert and other warning
systems, residents would see a long-term degradation of these services
due to lack of funding to the organizations that maintain them.
"Doyle:
GOP budget could mean local cuts," La Crosse Tribune, July 17,
2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle said the state Legislature needs to craft a budget in an
efficient enough manner where UW System schools will not have to raise
tuition further because of uncertainty regarding state support.
Related: "Doyle asks public to join fight against Republican budget," Superior Daily Telegram, July 16, 2007.
"Doyle,
city leaders assail budget," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July
13, 2007.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago warns that the Assembly version
of the budget would 'severely' limit the campus's ability to expand and
fuel regional economic development through increased science and engineering
opportunities.
Related: "Bad budget from GOP," Capital Times, July 12, 2007.
"Thousands
of UW students might be left in financial aid limbo," Channel
3000, July 12, 2007.
Delays in approving the state budget, combined with widely varying funding
proposals for state financial aid programs, are leaving thousands of UW
students uncertain if they have state financial aid to afford college in
the fall.
"GOP
budget said to weaken Amber Alert," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
July 13, 2007.
In its version of the budget, the state Assembly chose to end virtually
all taxpayer support for Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television;
this zero-fund would also impact the state's Amber Alert system -- a child
abduction warning system that has its signals sent statewide by transmitters
operated by the two institutions.
"Tired
of lawyers, Wis. lawmaker wants to cut law school's funding," Associated
Press, July 13, 2007.
A Wisconsin lawmaker put a provision in the Assembly version of the budget
to eliminate all public funding for the UW Law School, which is the only
public law school in the state.
Related: "Lawmaker wants to cut law school funds, claims too many lawyers," Channel 3000, July 12, 2007.
"Assembly
budget cuts hit tech schools hard," Capital Times, July 12,
2007.
The Assembly version of the budget would cut $14 million of the technical
colleges' budget over the next two years and also limit the amount of funds
that could be raised through property taxes.
"Governor
sets budget deadline," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 12, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle has asked Senate and Assembly leaders to negotiate a compromise
budget by Aug. 1, which may be unlikely given the differences between them.
Related: "Wisconsin Legislature / Doyle says GOP needs to 'get real' on budget," St. Paul Pioneer Press, July 12, 2007.
And: "UW hopes for better budget deal from conference committee," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 11, 2007.
Also: "Doyle says GOP must remove “wish list” from budget," Wisconsin Public Radio, July 12, 2007.
And: "Extreme budget approaches not helping state march 'Forward,'" Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, July 12, 2007.
"Assembly
OKs Republicans' budget," Associated Press, July 11, 2007.
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley called the State Assembly's version of
the state's biennial budget -- one that includes more than $120 million
in cuts to the UW System's funding and a proposed annual tuition cap of
4 percent until 2010-11 -- an assault on higher education; the budget bill
will next go to a bipartisan conference committee before landing on the
desk of Gov. Jim Doyle.
Related: "Assembly approves pinching taxes," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 11, 2007.
Also: "Assembly OKs its version of budget," Wisconsin State Journal, July 11, 2007.
And: "UW hopes for better budget deal from conference committee," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 11, 2007.
Related Editorial: "Hoping for revenge, Assembly Republicans promote dumb budget," Editorial, Superior Daily Telegram, July 11, 2007.
"Assembly
budget could jeopardize funding for UW-Parkside project," Racine
Journal Times, July 11, 2007.
UW-Parkside would be unable to remodel its communication arts building
if the State Assembly's proposed budget, which includes major cuts to UW
System construction projects, goes unaltered; in that case, the $4.5 million
private donation already secured for the project would be placed in jeopardy,
according to campus officials.
Related: "Tax battle: Austere GOP budget would prevent state tax increases, but UWS, city would suffer," Superior Daily Telegram, July 11, 2007.
"Budget
would cut from UW System," Wisconsin State Journal, July 10, 2007.
UW System officials said the state Assembly's proposed $96 million cut
to the UW System's budget would be extremely harmful to the university's
students, its research, and the citizens of Wisconsin; the Assembly's proposed
budget, which it will vote on today, would also cap annual tuition increases
at 4 percent until 2011, and cut millions more in funding for the UW-Madison
Law School, employee retention, and key building projects.
Related: "Republican budget relies on massive cuts to avoid tax increases," Associated Press, July 10, 2007.
Also: "Taxpayers to fund UW-L proposal," La Crosse Tribune, July 10, 2007.
"UW
tuition is still up in air," Associated Press, July 7, 2007.
UW System officials said the Board of Regents will wait until more state
budget information is available to make a decision regarding the university's
tuition rates for the next academic years; Regents are expected to set
tuition rates in August.
Related: "UW System delays tuition decision," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 9, 2007.
"UWSP
student financial aid grant in limbo," Marshfield News-Herald,
July 4, 2007.
About 500 students planning to attend UW-Stevens Point are on a waiting
list for need-based financial aid from the Wisconsin Higher Education
Grant program that may affect their ability to attend the university;
funds needed to support the program are in doubt.
"Partner
benefits have legs: Proposal in state budget goes further than ever," Capital
Times, July 2, 2007.
UW System Regent Vice President Charles Pruitt said there is growing
momentum around the issue of providing health benefits to the domestic
partners of state employees, particularly for employees at UW-Madison,
which is the only Big Ten campus not to offer such benefits.
"Fighting
to retain UW faculty," Wisconsin State Journal, July 1, 2007.
UW System campuses have been formulating creative ways to retain their
star faculty, many of whom have been receiving attractive offers from
other institutions; UW System President Kevin Reilly said the university's
good standing in higher education is on the line as it tries to keep faculty
in Wisconsin.
"Optimism
remains for UW-L's Growth and Access plan," La Crosse Tribune,
June 28, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle said he would work to keep UW-La Crosse's Growth and Access
plan -- which will increase enrollment, faculty hiring and financial aid
for students from lower-income families -- in the state's biennial budget;
the state Senate cut the plan's proposed funding earlier this week in its
budget discussions.
"UW-L's
plan for growth takes a hit; Senate adds limits to Growth and Access," La
Crosse Tribune, June 27, 2007.
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow expressed disappointment in the state
Senate's funding limitations on the campus's Growth and Access plan, saying
the Senate's proposal only gives the program a small portion of the financing
it needs to be successful.
"UW
System struggles with admissions," Wausau Daily Herald, June
16, 2007.
Regent President Mark Bradley of Wausau discusses the "Growth Agenda
for Wisconsin," a set of initiatives to increase access and affordability
at UW System campuses. (Note: The story incorrectly states UW-Madison's
admission rate. In 2006-07, 58% of UW-Madison applicants received an offer
of admission.)
"UWM
engineering plan urged," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June
8, 2007.
In a presentation to the UW System Board of Regents, UW-Milwaukee's chancellor
advocated for a campus expansion plan, one that would include an engineering
campus, as a vitally important way to help southeastern Wisconsin's economy.
"UWM
to raise money for land," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June
7, 2007.
UW-Milwaukee is taking steps to acquire land for a proposed $143 million
engineering campus; if negotiations continue to proceed successfully,
local leaders anticipate the expansion could boost the region's economy.
Related: "Some UW Campuses win new building projects...others lose," WPR, June 6, 2007. Listen
"Plan
to increase size of UW-La Crosse takes big step forward," WKBT
La Crosse, June 6, 2007.
The UW-La Crosse growth and access plan, which will enable the campus
to enroll more students, keep class sizes small by hiring more faculty,
and increase diversity, moves on to the assembly and senate for consideration.
"Panel
bumps up UW funding," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 6,
2007.
The Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance approved $149 million in
state funding for the UW System; if approved by the full Legislature and
Gov. Doyle, these funds will allow the university to move forward with
a number of crucial initiatives.
Related: "Wisconsin Covenant plan gets panel OK," Associated Press, June 6, 2007.
Also: "Doyle push for domestic partner benefits hits snag," Wisconsin Radio Network, June 5, 2007. Listen
"UW-L
enrollment plan advances in Legislature," La Crosse Tribune,
June 6, 2007.
Among the UW System initiatives that the Joint Finance Committee approved
Tuesday were UW-La Crosse's Growth and Access plan, which seeks to increase
enrollment of students of color and from lower-income families through
additional financial aid, and UW-Green Bay's plan to expand enrollment,
faculty and staff positions and academic programs.
Related: "UWGB Growth Agenda on track," Green Bay Press-Gazette, June 6, 2007.
"UW-L's
Growth and Access plan to go before state committee," La
Crosse Tribune, June 5, 2007.
The full funding of UW-La Crosse's Growth and Access plan would enable
the campus to increase enrollment, hire new faculty and provide more
financial aid to students from traditionally underrepresented communities
and lower-income families.
"Brain
drain at University of Wisconsin," Associated Press, June
5, 2007.
Many of UW-Madison's best faculty are being lured to other institutions
-- and not just elite private universities -- because of the campus's comparatively
lower compensation rates; the state Legislature is considering a fund that
would be used specifically to retain these faculty throughout the UW System.
"Panel
bumps up UW funding," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 6, 2007.
The Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance approved $149 million in
state funding for the UW System; if approved by the full Legislature
and Gov. Doyle, these funds will allow the university to move forward
with a number of crucial initiatives.
Related: "Wisconsin Covenant plan gets panel OK," Associated Press, June 6, 2007.
Also: "Doyle push for domestic partner benefits hits snag," Wisconsin Radio Network, June 5, 2007. Listen
"UW-L
enrollment plan advances in Legislature," La Crosse Tribune,
June 6, 2007.
Among the UW System initiatives that the Joint Finance Committee approved
Tuesday were UW-La Crosse's Growth and Access plan, which seeks to
increase enrollment of students of color and from lower-income families
through additional financial aid, and UW-Green Bay's plan to expand
enrollment, faculty and staff positions and academic programs.
Related: "UWGB Growth Agenda on track," Green Bay Press-Gazette, June 6, 2007.
"UWO
hopeful that dormitory will be part of final budget," Oshkosh
Northwestern, June 6, 2007.
Although UW-Oshkosh's proposed residence hall was removed from the
Joint Finance Committee's proposed budget for the UW System, campus
officials and area legislators say they will work to have it reinstated
in the final budget; UW-Oshkosh's proposed new academic building was
included in the budget from the committee.
Related Editorial: "Growth spurt at UWO beneficial to region," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, June 6.
"Doyle
urges support for UW," Associated Press, May 31, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle called on the state Legislature to make a significant reinvestment
in the UW System to allow for increased enrollment, easier retention of
star faculty, the full coverage of the university's operating costs and
more college graduates for a stronger Wisconsin economy.
Related: "Doyle: Funding is critical for UW System," NBC 15, May 30, 2007. Listen
Also: "Education the key for Wisconsin in global market, advocates say," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 31, 2007. Listen
"UW
sees brain drain due to low pay," Associated Press, May
29, 2007.
UW-Madison professors and researchers are more often leaving for other
institutions, sometimes taking grant funding and staff members with them;
the university is asking the state Legislature for additional funding
to retain star employees and to boost faculty salaries so they are competitive
with other colleges and universities.
"Domestic
partner benefit plan off budget," Spectator, May
7, 2007.
The UW continues to advocate for a state proposal that would allow Wisconsin
to provide domestic partner benefits to state and university employees.
"Domestic
partner benefit plan off budget," Spectator, May
7, 2007.
The UW continues to advocate for a state proposal that would allow Wisconsin
to provide domestic partner benefits to state and university employees.
"Assembly
Rep. discusses state budget, UWO's share," Advance
Titan, May 3, 2007.
Rep. Gordon Hintz said at a campus forum that proposals in the state budget
would support the UW System and UW-Oshkosh in providing more college graduates
for Wisconsin's economy.
"Benefits
could reappear in state budget," Badger Herald,
April 27, 2007.
The university will continue to advocate for the inclusion of domestic
partner benefits for state workers in the upcoming biennial budget; UW-Madison
is the only school in the Big Ten not to offer such benefits, which officials
say makes it more difficult to recruit and retain faculty and staff.
"Lawmakers
remove items from budget," Wisconsin State Journal,
April 21, 2007.
Among the items taken out of Gov. Jim Doyle's biennial budget proposal by the
Joint Finance Committee were measures to grant benefits for domestic partners
of state workers and to allow UW System unclassified employees to collectively
bargain; the JFC will now begin broader talks as it works to approve its version
of the budget to be passed on to the state Assembly and Senate.
Related: "Benefits plan out of budget," Badger Herald, April 23, 2007.
"Doyle
lobbies for more UW funds," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April
18, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle told economic development leaders that investing in the UW System
is fundamentally important for the state's future.
"UWM
research plan in fast lane," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April
8, 2007.
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago and his colleagues said they plan to
begin construction on a new engineering campus by the end of 2008; the campus
expansion would also include a UWM Innovation Park and a technology research
program intended to help attract industry to Wisconsin's largest city and create
new companies from UW-Milwaukee research.
Related Editorial: "Good ideas, but...," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 9, 2007.
"UWSP
leaders discuss state budget proposal," Stevens Point Journal, April
3, 2007 .
UW-Stevens Point leaders discuss how UW System campuses need greater state funding
to remain competitive, and the complex budget-making process that lies ahead.
"Domestic
partner benefits unlikely in UW System," Stevens Point Journal,
March 29, 2007.
A lack of domestic partner benefits is negatively affecting the university's
ability to recruit and retain valuable faculty and staff; while many Wisconsin
businesses offer such benefits, UW-Madison, for example, remains the only Big
Ten institution not to offer the benefits; a provision to offer domestic partner
benefits may not remain in the final state budget bill.
Related Editorial: "Losing ground," Editorial, Spectator, March 29, 2007.
"Reilly
outlines growth agenda," Superior Daily Telegram, March 26, 2007.
The Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, a plan through which the UW System will work
to graduate more four-year college degree-holders and grow jobs to employ them,
will manifest itself at UW-Superior in the form of support for the campus's liberal
arts emphasis, an expanded writing center, freshman and senior experiences, and
more accessible advising; the UW will also reach out to more working adults who
want to attend college.
Related: "UW President visits Superior: Plan for working adults to go back to college," BusinessNorth.com, March 26, 2007.
UW System makes
case for partner benefits," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March
23, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly explained to the Legislature's Joint Committee
on Finance that the university wants to use an investment of state dollars
to produce more college graduates and to help the state create knowledge-economy
jobs; testimony also included the importance of offering domestic partner benefits
to recruit and retain university employees.
"Millions proposed
for research efforts," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March
20, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle announced a number of funding proposals directed at the Milwaukee
area, including several that would help UW-Milwaukee build a new engineering
campus and School of Public Health; campus officials say these projects would
create a critical mass for research in downtown Milwaukee.
Related: "Doyle proposes $13.3M for education projects," Business Journal of Milwaukee, March 19, 2007.
"Regents
happy with governor," Badger Herald, March 9,
2007.
UW System leaders said Gov. Jim Doyle's budget proposal would allow the university
to recover from years of slashed funding and support its Growth Agenda for Wisconsin,
which seeks to increase the number of four-year college degree-holders in the
state and to create more jobs in Wisconsin.
"Governors'
plans offer good news for higher education," Chronicle
of Higher Education, Feb. 22, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle's intent to invest in higher education in Wisconsin follows
a national trend, as more than a dozen governors have proposed greater funding
for academic research in an effort to grow industry.
"Local
lawmakers like school’s growth proposal but see hurdles in its
future," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 20, 2007.
City and state representatives from the La Crosse
area, from both sides of the aisle, said they favor the UW-La Crosse Growth
and Access plan that seeks to enroll 1,000 additional students, 750 of whom
would be from Wisconsin, over the next 10 years.
"Pay,
research opportunities diminish faculty retention," Stevens Point
Journal, Feb. 19, 2007.
Officials from UW-Stevens Point are concerned that
lower-than-average starting salaries at that campus and throughout the
UW System will continue to reduce the university's ability to retain star faculty
and staff, who often choose to leave Wisconsin for higher-paying jobs with
more time for research.
"Black
enrollment at UW-L has declined precipitously in past 10 years," La
Crosse Tribune, Feb. 18, 2007.
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow called campus diversity "vitally
important" to the educational experience; the remarks come as the
number of students, faculty and staff of color on campus has declined in
recent years.
"Doyle's
2007 budget initiatives," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 14,
2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle has proposed providing $225
million in new money for higher education, including nearly $150 million
for UW System ongoing operations, more than $20 million for the "Growth
Agenda for Wisconsin," and
$44 million for expanded financial aid.
Related: "Doyle announces $225 million plan for higher education," Badger Herald, Feb. 14, 2007.
"Doyle
pushes affordable education at UWGB stop," Green Bay Press-Gazette,
Feb. 13, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle said higher education
is among his top budget priorities, and that he wants to make programs
more accessible to grow the state's knowledge economy workforce.
"Doyle
says UW-L growth plan is in his budget request," La Crosse
Tribune, Feb. 3, 2007.
Gov. Jim Doyle said he supports a growth and access plan for
UW-La Crosse, intended to increase access to the campus and provide high-quality
education without using additional state dollars.
"Triple
play - Initiative partners UW- Stout, CVTC and UW-EC to attract new industry," Dunn
County Connect, Feb. 1, 2007.
The recently proposed NanoSTEM initiative
would support nanotechnology efforts in the Chippewa Valley by developing
a closer partnership between UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa
Valley Technical College as a means to share information and equipment
in the field.
"Doyle
offers agenda for health care, UW System," Wisconsin State Journal,
Jan. 31, 2007.
During his State of the State Address
Tuesday night, Gov. Jim Doyle said he will call for $225 million for
the UW System in the next biennium to fund a package of initiatives that
includes graduating more nurses, engineers and teachers; Doyle also reiterated
plans to fully fund the Wisconsin Covenant, to cover tuition for qualified
students who earn good grades in high school.
"Doyle:
$225 million aimed at UW System projects," Associated Press,
Jan. 28, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said he
believes Gov. Jim Doyle's proposed budget for the university would allow
it to achieve many of its goals outlined in the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin;
under the Growth Agenda, the UW System seeks to graduate a greater number
of four-year college degree-holders and attract knowledge economy jobs
to the state.
"Big
ideas for little schools," Janesville Gazette, Jan. 26, 2007.
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor
David Wilson said he wants to expand access to the institutions by offering
more courses at times and places convenient for nontraditional students
and through collaborations with Wisconsin's technical colleges.
"Chancellor
says UWM should add 2 campuses to boost area research," Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, Jan. 26, 2007.
With UW-Milwaukee already the most densely populated
UW System campus, Chancellor Carlos Santiago proposes expanding the institution
to include two new, separate campuses that would house engineering and health-related
departments, while also allowing UW-Milwaukee to bolster its research capacity.
"GOP
state senators propose income tax cut, other initiatives," Associated
Press, Jan. 24, 2007.
A set of economic-development proposals includes
support for the NanoSTEM initiative of UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout and Chippewa
Valley Technical College; proposals from Gov. Jim Doyle are likely to include
a partnership with the university to support entrepreneurs.
"UW-Eau
Claire seeks nanotechnology funding," The Spectator, Jan. 25,
2007.
Support for UW-Eau Claire's nanotechnology initiatives
would improve the campus's math and science courses, as well as the ability
to hire faculty and academic staff.
"UW
president reflects on 'Growth Agenda,' budget cuts," Associated
Press, Jan. 22, 2007.
UW System President Kevin Reilly is asking
the state to recognize the negative economic impact that would come from
a substandard investment in the university; the UW's "Growth Agenda
for Wisconsin" seeks
to graduate more four-year college degree-holders and grow knowledge-economy
jobs in Wisconsin.
"UW
System aims to reverse drop in 'nontraditional' students," Capital
Times, Jan 19, 2007.
The Adult Student Initiative, part of
the UW's "Growth
Agenda for Wisconsin," would help increase the number of Wisconsin
residents with four-year college degrees.
"UW
System offers agenda to benefit state," Column, Stevens Point
Journal, Dec. 29, 2006.
Chancellor Linda Bunnell describes how health care and economic
development initiatives at UW-Stevens Point will contribute to growing jobs and
the state's economy through the "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin."
"UW
System president says state must hold on to college grads," Stevens
Point Journal, Dec. 13, 2006.
President Reilly told Stevens Point residents about
how the "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" can increase the number of college
graduates in Wisconsin and expand knowledge-economy job opportunities.
"UW
System president outlines 'silent crisis," RiverTowns.net, Nov.
16, 2006.
Reilly: "This is a way to end the state's economic
problems and keep Wisconsin kids in Wisconsin."
"UW
System has a plan for economic growth, access," Column, St. Paul
Pioneer Press, Oct. 26, 2006.
UW System President Kevin Reilly and UW-River
Falls Chancellor Don Betz articulated the need for the university's
Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.
"The valley’s future is up to us," Column,
River Falls Journal, Oct. 20, 2006.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz described the
Growth Agenda for Wisconsin and other initiatives to strengthen the regional
St. Croix Valley economy.
"UW-La
Crosse proposal goes beyond diversity," Column, Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, Sept. 19, 2006.
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Elizabeth Hitch discusses
the campus's Growth and Access Agenda, which would use additional revenue to
grow enrollment and improve academic programs.
"Keeping
recent grads in state," Channel3000.com, Sept. 1, 2006.
The "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" is designed to
address Wisconsin's "lack of brain gain."
"UW
aims to boost economy," Column, Wisconsin State Journal,
Aug. 24, 2006.
UW System President
Kevin Reilly discusses how the UW System and the Growth Agenda for
Wisconsin are integral to strengthening Wisconsin's economy.
"UW
System wants to grow," NBC 15, June 19, 2006.
"The
reason we want to do this is not to grow the university, it's for the
economic future and vitality of the state," said UW System
President Kevin Reilly.
"UW charts course for growth," Wisconsin Radio Network,
June 19, 2006.
UW System President Kevin Reilly said one of the
university's main objectives in the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin is to increase
the number of four-year college degree holders in the state to strengthen
Wisconsin's economy.
"UW campuses' growth plans hinge on more funding, chancellors
say," Associated Press, June 18, 2006.
The "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" includes
increasing the number of baccalaureate degree holders, and reaching out
to more adult students and students from lower-income families.
"Regents
review proposed UW System programs," Wisconsin State Journal,
May 5, 2006.
The "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" is
designed to give Wisconsin's economy a boost well into the future; the
initiatives would help increase enrollment and strengthen university research
efforts.
"UWM
pushing research request," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 5,
2006.
UW-Milwaukee would use $8.8 million in state
taxpayer dollars to bolster its research.
"Wells
plans for growth," Advance Titan, April 12, 2006.
The UW-Oshkosh "Growth Agenda for Wisconsin" aims
to create a more diverse student body and provide the region with a much-needed,
highly-educated workforce.
"UW
Regents support growth at Green Bay campus," Green Bay Press-Gazette,
April 7, 2006.
UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard and community
leaders presented the campus's growth agenda, which includes increasing
enrollment, UWGB's share of the UW System budget, and diversity on campus.
"Wells
seeks change," Oshkosh Northwestern, March 30, 2006.
UW-Oshkosh is ready to launch a "Growth Agenda" that
would make the campus more accessible to a greater number of students.
"Reilly
announces growth agenda," Badger Herald, Feb. 10, 2006.
UW System President Kevin P. Reilly said he would like each
of the system's campuses to find its own market niche in order to serve
the widest possible range of potential students.