In a memo to UW System chancellors, provosts, chief business officers and human resources directors, Senior Vice President for human Resources and Workforce Diversity Al Crist writes that Governor Walker’s proposed budget contains no changes for system employees. “Many employees have expressed concern about the future of employee benefits and may be making important retirement …
WUD Society & Politics and the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) will hold a panel discussion followed by audience Q&A on the proposed state biennial budget. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. in Varsity Hall in Union South on Monday, March 2.
The University of Wisconsin System budget summary from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau is now posted. The overall LFB budget summary is also posted. Read AP coverage of the summary.
In a new post on her blog Wednesday, Chancellor Rebecca Blank called on members of the campus community to maintain a “civil public conversation,” even around hot-button issues like the budget and public authority. She also reiterated that her advocacy has been in support of a strong budget for UW-Madison and not for the purpose …
UW System President Ray Cross outlines his view of the public authority proposal in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed. “Right now, we have a substantial budget reduction to face and to manage. However, the tools to build a more stable and sustainable UW System of the future are within the state budget proposal,” he writes.
A live stream of tonight’s information session targeted to undergraduate can be viewed here. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking its faculty and staff to help identify potential savings and efficiencies. At a time when proposed budget reductions pose significant challenges, the university is turning to its employees for suggestions on how to reduce costs and improve resource stewardship. Read more …
Numerous forums will take place in the coming weeks to encourage members of the UW-Madison community to provide their feedback on this proposal. In addition to forums centered on faculty and staff issues, students can voice their opinions on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. The event will be streamed.
On her blog Blank’s Slate, Chancellor Blank is sharing an update on the discussions around the state budget. She writes: “While the proposed $300 million cut to the UW System is a tremendous challenge, thanks to your efforts, we believe we are having an impact on the budget debate. “I’ve met recently with several members …