News - February 2005

  1. “Good News” Remarks to the Board of Regents

    Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System

    February 11, 2005

    Thank you, President Marcovich. Good morning, everyone. Evidence of my first piece of Good News is in your folders today. I’m very pleased to report that COBE, the Committee on Baccalaureate Expansion, has put the finishing touches on its initial work. For those of you who may have forgotten during your month away, COBE is […]

  2. Regents to consider Oklahoma official as next UW-River Falls Chancellor

    February 11, 2005

    MADISON-Donald Betz, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla., has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-RiverFalls Chancellor Search announced the recommendation of Betz on Friday […]

  3. Regents approve Oklahoma official as new UW-River Falls chancellor

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February 2005 Meeting Day Two News Summary

    February 11, 2005

    MADISON-Donald Betz, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla., will become the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, following a vote of approval Friday (Feb. 11) by the UW System Board of Regents. “My fellow selection committee Regents and I are delighted that Dr. Betz […]

  4. UW-Extension, UW Colleges consolidation to move forward following Regent vote

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents February 2005 Meeting Day One News Summary

    February 10, 2005

    MADISON-The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday (Feb. 9) unanimously approved a plan to consolidate the Madison-based administrative offices of two UW System institutions under the leadership of a single chancellor, a move that will strengthen university programs, while saving as much as $1.5 million per year. The Board authorized the proposal, […]

  5. Statement on Governor Doyle’s Budget Proposal

    Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 8, 2005

    “The University of Wisconsin System community is encouraged by several aspects of Governor Doyle’s 2005-07 budget proposal. The Governor’s intention to reinvest state tax dollars in the university system will begin to reverse the trend of previous budgets, when the UW System took a disproportionate share of state funding cuts. “Both the Governor and the […]

  6. Mash appointed executive senior vice president for UW System

    Efficiency and effectiveness measure will save money; increase opportunities to serve UW stakeholders

    February 4, 2005

    MADISON― To help maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the University of Wisconsin System, President Kevin P. Reilly has appointed Donald J. Mash, chancellor of UW-Eau Claire, to serve as UW System Executive Senior Vice President. “The time is right for this change, and Don Mash is the best individual to manage the tasks at […]

  7. UW System reports $15 million in savings, 250 efficiency measures

    February 1, 2005

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is taking a number of steps to further improve efficiency and effectiveness systemwide, saving an estimated $15 million annually through more than 250 cost-saving measures, President Kevin P. Reilly reported Tuesday to the state’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee. “In our ongoing commitment to efficiency, we are reviewing all […]