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Measuring Up underscores importance of Growth Agenda for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education today released its bi-annual report, Measuring Up 2008: The National Report Card on Higher Education. (Dec 3) More
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UW-Green Bay: Grant could be step in expanding Port shipping, regional economy
UW-Extension: Wisconsin Counties Association recognizes Local Government Center as “Friend in County Government”
UW-Whitewater: Three professors receive NASA Wisconsin Space Grants
UW System News
November 28, 2008
UW System scales back pay recommendation
Unlike any other state agency, the University of Wisconsin System must formally recommend a two-year pay plan for its faculty and academic staff, even before the State Budget has been introduced.
November 26, 2008
UW-Green Bay chancellor finalists named
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-Green Bay.
November 26, 2008
UW System tightening its belt, preserving commitment to educational quality and innovation
The University of Wisconsin System is continuing to take steps to help address the state’s immediate financial crisis, while focusing resources on programs that are most relevant to student access and success.
November 18, 2008
UW-River Falls chancellor finalists named
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists who are being considered for the position of chancellor at UW-River Falls.
November 17, 2008
University of Wisconsin System convenes conference promoting liberal education,
a unifying mission for the 21st-century
Teams from 14 University of Wisconsin System institutions
will meet in Madison on Nov. 20-21, 2008, to discuss how best to educate students
for 21st-century
challenges. Co-sponsored by the UW System Office of Academic Affairs and
the System Advisory Group on the Liberal Arts, the conference will celebrate
the UW System’s participation in the national Liberal Education and
America’s Promise (LEAP) Campaign.
November 14, 2008
KnowHow2GOWisconsin to offer free test preparation
The newly added Test Prep feature on the www.KnowHow2GOWisconsin.org website includes easy-to-use tutorials and interactive practice sessions designed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed on the SAT, ACT, and GRE....
Board of Regents News
December Regents meeting live webcast:
Thursday, December
4 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Friday,
December 5 (9
a.m.-12 p.m.)
Times approximate.
November Regents Meeting
News summary
Video and audio webcast
November 6, 2008
Regents discuss recruitment and retention challenges, honor teaching excellence award winners (news summary)The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents met for a one-day meeting on Nov. 6, with most of the session focusing on broad discussions about two strategic issues – academic workforce recruitment and retention challenges, and professional doctorates in the UW System.
Event Calendar
The UW System Board of Regents will hold its next meeting Dec. 4-5, 2008, on the UW-La Crosse campus.