The University of Wisconsin System would receive a funding increase of more than $36 million over the next biennium under the budget proposal approved Thursday by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). The committee …
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New leadership center inspired by Gov. Thompson’s legacy
A new center named for Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor and dedicated to the study of public leadership is proposed to be housed jointly at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and Department of …
Chancellor Blank statement on Joint Finance action
I am grateful that members of the Joint Finance Committee today supported reinvesting in the UW System. New funding included in the state budget will be used by UW–Madison and campuses across the state to …
Governor’s budget includes additional funding, policy proposals
Gov. Scott Walker released on Wednesday his proposal for funding state government over the next two years, including roughly $105 million in new funding for the University of Wisconsin System, $35 million to fund a …
Self-insurance included in state budget proposal
The Group Insurance Board (GIB) voted to move Wisconsin to a self-insured health insurance model for state workers effective Jan. 1, 2018. The GIB projects this move to save $60 million over the next two years …
Blank calls for new investment, flexibilities to maintain high quality
“Some of you run companies,” Chancellor Blank said to the Board of Regents. “You know that if you don’t invest as much as your competitors, you will fall behind.”
WAA, board members urge governor to support UW-Madison
Members of UW–Madison’s boards of visitors serve as advisers to schools and colleges across campus. Recently, working with the Wisconsin Alumni Association, hundreds of these advisers signed this letter to the governor and state legislators …
Regents approve 2020FWD, UW-System’s new strategic framework
The board voted unanimously Thursday to approve the plan. It provides strategic direction for the UW System in four key areas: the educational pipeline, the university experience, business and community mobilization, and operational excellence.
Governor lets tenure move stand; vetoes changes to student fees, academic staff appointments
Gov. Scott Walker issued his budget message Monday, including vetoes to some provisions affecting UW-Madison and the UW System. Walker let stand changes that remove tenure from state statute and place it in Board of …
Wisconsin Alumni Association supports academic freedom
Reacting to proposed language in the state budget regarding tenure, The President’s Advisory Council of the Wisconsin Alumni Association has written a resolution in support of academic freedom. The council declared its strong support for protection …