{"id":6107,"date":"2013-12-11T11:23:06","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T17:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/profs.wisc.edu\/?p=6107"},"modified":"2013-12-11T11:23:06","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T17:23:06","slug":"regent-meeting-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profs.wisc.edu\/?p=6107","title":{"rendered":"Regent Meeting Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents met<\/a> in Madison last Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6. Governor Scott Walker addressed the full board Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Walker told the Regents that he continues to support plans to offer the university greater management flexibilities:<\/p>\n

“I think one of the great benefits is to give the chancellors greater flexibility, greater opportunity to do great things on their campuses. And I think most lawmakers, both parties, believe that to be true . . . I think as we come back in the next budget process, there\u2019s a real opportunity to put even more power, and not just autonomy but more flexibility to do some of the great things we\u2019re talking about, at individual campus levels \u2013 which I think is a good thing for our institutions and our system and ultimately our state.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The governor <\/span>included<\/a> increased flexibilities as part of his 2013-15 biennial budget proposal, but they <\/span>were removed<\/a> during the contentious budget deliberations that occurred after the discovery that UW System held more than $1 billion in financial reserves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Walker also commended UW System on the development of the Flexible Option<\/a>, a program that considers work and life experience when awarding credits toward certificates and degrees. Aaron Brower, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor at UW-Extension told Regents on Friday that four campuses, including UW-Madison, will join UW-Milwaukee and UW-Colleges in offering the Flex Option.<\/p>\n

The Flex Option will formally launch on January 2. UW-Milwaukee will offer certificate programs in information technology, health care, and business and management. UW Colleges will offer an associate of arts and sciences degree.<\/p>\n

UW-Madison is currently developing a non-credit certificate in alcohol and other drug abuse counseling. UW-Stevens Point, UW-Parkside, and UW-Stout also plan<\/a> to offer certificate programs. A timeline for these campuses has not been announced.<\/p>\n

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The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents met in Madison last Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6. Governor Scott Walker addressed the full board Thursday afternoon. Walker told the Regents that he continues to support plans to offer the…<\/p>\n

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