UW System administrators released a memo regarding immediate cost containment measures for UW System Administration. The restrictions do not apply to UW–Madison. Darrell Bazzell, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, says UW-Madison is taking a cautious …
Month: January 2015
UW officials: Teaching is one important part of faculty duties
Teaching is a vital part of the role of faculty and instructional staff. But the job includes many other worthy activities, UW-Madison officials noted Wednesday in response to suggestions from Gov. Scott Walker about increasing …
Budget in Brief provides answers on UW–Madison budget
As discussion begins on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal for the UW System budget, download the Budget in Brief, a guide to how the University of Wisconsin–Madison is funded and how those funds are allocated by the …
Coverage of Gov. Walker’s budget proposal for UW System
Campus, legislative leaders concerned about Scott Walker’s proposed UW cuts but welcome flexibilities Walker Proposes $300M Cut To UW System, New Freedoms Deep Cuts in Wisconsin UW officials warn of layoffs following budget plan
Chancellor Blank reacts to Governor Walker’s budget proposal
Although we have not yet seen full details of Governor Walker’s plan, I am concerned about the magnitude of the proposed budget cuts and their impact on UW-Madison. These proposed cuts are believed to be …
UW System President Cross, Regent leaders respond to Walker budget proposal
UW System President Ray Cross said in a statement that the cuts proposed by Gov. Scott Walker are “substantial” and “will impact every one of our institutions.” But he said the proposal also offers the system …
Gov. Walker proposes budget cut, greater autonomy for UW System
In a press release issued this morning, Gov. Scott Walker detailed his budget plan for the UW System, including a funding reduction of $300 million and formation of a public authority with greater autonomy from …
Budget proposal includes $300 million cut to UW System, public authority
Gov. Scott Walker laid out some details of how his budget will affect the UW System in an interview with the Associated Press. Read the article.
Columnist: UW System budget discussion deserves public attention
In the Wisconsin State Journal, columnist Tom Still sets the stage for the coming debate on funding the UW System. “The details aren’t known because Gov. Scott Walker is keeping his cards vested, but the …
State budget projected to close with $283 million deficit
The Legislative Fiscal Bureau is projecting a shortfall of $283 million in the state budget when the 2014-15 fiscal year ends on June 30. Read the LFB memo.