Governor Scott Walker tonight introduced his 2015-17 budget plan for Wisconsin, including several pieces related to the University of Wisconsin System. As expected, Walker’s proposal includes a $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System budget over the next two years and a freeze on in-state tuition for the next two years. The governor also …
In response to Governor Walker’s announcement today regarding his proposed 2015-17 budget, the University of Wisconsin System is sharing the following statement from UW System President Ray Cross.
The Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday passed a resolution expressing “strong opposition” to a proposed $300 million state funding cut for the UW System. Governor Scott Walker said last week that he expects his budget proposal to include a $300 million reduction in state support to the UW System. Walker will …
Gannett Central Wisconsin Media Editorial Board: Walker’s proposed UW cuts go too deep: Our View Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Be skeptical of Walker’s UW System plan Capital Times: Chasing away UW’s stars Wisconsin State Journal: Encourage jobs of the future WISC-TV: UW System reform may be difficult, but needed Janesville Gazette: Caution best advice in Walker’s …
Governor Scott Walker will lay out his plan for the 2015-17 state budget in an address at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the State Capitol. The address will be broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Public Radio, and WisconsinEye.
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 approach to spending in the face of a challenging budget picture. He noted that Deans and Directors have gone through …
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 faculty workload.
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 university.
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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 the largest in the history of the university. In the past, large cuts have always been mitigated by additional tuition …