The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will receive $3 million in state funding to expand training programs for students who intend to practice in rural and inner-city locations, Gov. Scott Walker announced.
Some articles of interest on the state budget proposed by Gov. Scott Walker: Wisconsin State Journal: University, tech college officials satisfied with higher education funding WisPolitics: Legislative leaders’ budget address reaction Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Universities overtake prisons in Gov. Walker’s budget Associated Press: Walker calls for income tax cut in two-year budget Dept. of Administration: Summary of …
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal includes many provisions that affect the University of Wisconsin–Madison, including: · $89 million in new funding to the UW System to preserve and expand access and quality. This funding would come in the form of a “block grant” that provides flexibility in how the funding is used. · $20 million …
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward said Wednesday that Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal is a concrete step toward renewing Wisconsin’s promise of making higher education accessible and affordable for all its residents. After several cycles of declining state funding support to Wisconsin’s public universities, Walker proposes reinvesting in the university system for the …
UW System leaders praised Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to reinvest in higher education in the 2013-15 biennial state budget . “Governor Walker recognizes and appreciates the role that UW institutions play in boosting our state’s economy,” said UW System President Kevin P. Reilly. “Job creation and workforce development are top priorities for everyone, including the …
Gov. Scott Walker’s 2013-15 budget address will begin at 7 p.m. It can be viewed online at WisconsinEye.
Gov. Scott Walker will lay out his proposals for the state’s 2013-15 biennial budget at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Walker has given some insight into his plan to the press. He has said he’ll propose giving the UW–Madison chancellor the authority to set compensation plans at the campus, and giving the same power to the UW …
According to a national survey, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the best values in public universities. For the second year in a row, the magazine Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has ranked UW-Madison 13th in its list of 100 best values in public colleges.
The HR Design project team has released its strategic plan for the personnel system at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Campus leaders encourage employees review the plan. Related: Campus information sessions, web chats set.
The University of Wisconsin System is seeking reinvestment from the State to help power its contribution to workforce development and economic growth. Read more.