University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2012

HR Design project seizes an opportunity

University of Wisconsin–Madison Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell said this week that the chance to reshape the university’s human resources  system doesn’t come along frequently. Read more here.

Walker: No plans to change WRS

A spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker tells the Wisconsin State Journal that the governor has “zero plans” to change the Wisconsin Retirement System. Read the State Journal’s story.

Ward: Advisory panels would strengthen campus relationships

Advisory committees consisting of regents and local stakeholders could help foster better communication between the UW System Board of Regents and local campuses, Interim Chancellor David Ward on Wednesday told the Legislative Task Force on UW Restructuring. Read more.

Journal Sentinel: Give UW the freedom to manage its own affairs

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel makes the case for more administrative flexibility in a staff editorial. “We support giving the campuses more flexibility to govern themselves. And that includes establishing a local governing board,” the editorial states.

Reilly’s remarks to the state task force on restructuring

UW System President Kevin Reilly also delivered testimony to the Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities in which he said, “Without adequate state support, the quality of a UW education will slip. Without sufficient and smart investments in need-based financial aid, affordable access to our campuses will shrink, and our economic engine will …

Task force hears recommendations for flexibility

The Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibility heard from three chancellors — including UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells — this week about giving campuses more flexibility. This Oshkosh Northwestern account quotes Wells as saying the focus need to be campus-centric “and the UW System can support us to be even more entrepreneurial and they …