The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents had a very full agenda when they met in Milwaukee last Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, the Regents approved a 5.5 percent tuition increase for all 4-year campuses, while tuition remains frozen…
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System Report: UW Compensation Must Improve
An article written by Ryan Foley of the Associated Press yesterday revealed details from a report mentioned in yesterday’s post. According to the report, salaries for UW System faculty and academic staff have fallen far below their peers and must…
Regent Michael Spector
For the past year, Regent Michael Spector has served as Vice President of UW System’s Board of Regents. He was appointed to the board in 2005 and also serves as chair of the Personnel Matters Review and co-chair of the…
Join PROFS and WAA at the Capitol
Wednesday, May 5 is UW System’s seventh annual Posters in the Rotunda event, and PROFS and the Wisconsin Alumni Association will join students in legislative visits. Appointments will be scheduled for both the morning and afternoon, and we encourage all…
Gov. Doyle Appoints New Regent
Last week, Governor Jim Doyle appointed Eau Claire attorney Edward Manydeeds to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Manydeeds received a Bachelor of Arts from UW–Superior and a law degree from UW–Madison. After confirmation by the Wisconsin State…