Wisconsin could make history as only the third state to recall a sitting governor on Tuesday, June 5. Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett will face Governor Scott Walker in the gubernatorial contest, and Madison firefighter Mahlon Mitchell will challenge Lieutenant Governor…
Barham Testifies at Legislative Task Force Hearing
University Committee chair Brad Barham testified this morning at the Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities. Barham was one of four UW System faculty members to address the committee. The meeting was recorded by WisconsinEye, and video…
UW-Madison Faculty and Staff to Testify at Legislative Task Force Meeting
The Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities will meet Wednesday, May 9 to hear from faculty, staff, and students from UW System two-year, comprehensive, and doctoral campuses. The meeting will be held from 9 am to 4:30…
The Importance of Competitive Compensation
At its core, a great university is successful because of people. Educators who inspire and challenge their students. Researchers doing cutting-edge projects that attract outside funding and drive our state’s economy. Academics committed to improving the lives of the people…
Gubernatorial Recall Election
Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, June 5. A Democratic opponent will be chosen in a primary election on Tuesday, May 8. Four candidates are running on the Democratic ticket — Milwaukee…
UW-Madison State Relations Website
While PROFS is the legislative advocacy arm of the Faculty Senate and represents the interests of the faculty, the university is represented by UW-Madison’s Office of State Relations. Don Nelson, director of the office, recently announced an updated state relations…