News - December 2012

  1. UW System congratulates new WTCS president Morna Foy

    December 14, 2012

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly issued the following statement in response to Morna Foy being named the new president of the Wisconsin Technical College System: “At a time when there is growing demand for Wisconsin’s institutions of higher learning to help boost economic growth, Morna’s background and leadership capabilities will […]

  2. Rose Bowl coaching compensation approved

    December 11, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will receive additional compensation of $118,500 for taking on Rose Bowl coaching responsibilities, under a plan approved by the Executive Committee of the UW System Board of Regents today. The funds will come from former coach Bret Bielema’s $1-million contract buy-out, to be paid to […]

  3. “News from Around the UW System”

    December 7, 2012 - Report by President Kevin P. Reilly to the Board of Regents

    December 7, 2012

    At this time, I’d like to share some news from around the UW System… Last month, UW System announced that UW-La Crosse will lead the development of a new “massive open online course” – or MOOC – at the developmental math level, with a $50,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. About one-in-five […]

  4. Board of Regents approve new personnel systems for UW

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day Two News Summary

    December 7, 2012

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents officially voted Friday to approve two new university personnel systems that will give the Board administrative authority for all UW System employees. Development of the new personnel systems – one for UW-Madison employees and the other a separate system for all other UW System employees […]

  5. Regents recommend approval of new university personnel systems

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents December Meeting, Day One News Summary

    December 6, 2012

    MADISON – A University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents committee is recommending approval of new university personnel systems that will give the Board administrative authority for all UW System employees for the first time. The Business, Finance and Audit Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to forward the recommendation for a full Board vote on […]

  6. Higher education supports recommendations of Financial Aid Commission

    December 4, 2012

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU), the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) joined together today in support of recommendations made by the Commission on Financial Aid Consolidation and Modernization. The report, issued Monday by the Higher Educational […]