Category Archives: Business and Education
Tommy will be more than ‘interim’ at UW
What can we expect from Tommy Thompson as the interim president of the University of Wisconsin System? First off, the term “interim” implies a year or so. But it doesn’t seem accurate in describing Thompson’s appointment. He’s there for a … Read the rest
Support for survival management at UWM
If ever there were a time for the big hitters in the Milwaukee area to rally behind UW – Milwaukee and the other UW campuses in Southeastern Wisconsin this is it. ...… Read the rest
Cross exit opens door for UW transformation
Ray Cross is retiring after tough five years at the helm of the sprawling University of Wisconsin System (UWS). He had to contend with major challenges that were working against happy times in the president’s office, including: • Declining numbers … Read the rest
Purdue ‘moves’ — a Wisconsin strategic model?
In his “Annual Open Letter to the People of Purdue,” President Mitch Daniels paints a very challenging marketplace for Midwestern colleges and universities and the resulting need for strategic innovation. It’s a remarkable piece of communication, the kind of high-level … Read the rest
UWM deserves fair shake in campus investment
It qualifies as big news that UW – Madison has won approval from the UW Regents and state government for $220 million in capital projects, including $123 million for a chemistry building renovation and addition. The building dates to 1964 … Read the rest
Piecemeal reorganization of UWS marches on
Piece by piece, without an overall strategic plan, forced by financial constraints, the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) is undergoing reorganization. The latest major departure from long-established UWS structure is the decision by UW – Stevens Point to focus on … Read the rest
Bucky Tuition Promise: small step in right direction
Becky Blank and John and Tashia Morgridge have opened the doors wide to applicants from low- and medium-income families who want to go to college at UW – Madison. The Morgridges, who grew up in Wauwatosa, met at UW – … Read the rest
Re: Foxconn: Too Many Gophers at UW — Madison
The time has come for Wisconsin political leaders to address the state’s brain drain, and they can start by renegotiating the student reciprocity agreement with Minnesota. The trip wire for the necessity to deal head-on with the loss of 10,000 … Read the rest
Loose UWO transfers, tighter UWS controls
You can look at the mishandling of funds at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh (UWO) as a blot on the accounting controls of the University of Wisconsin System (UWS), or you can applaud the efforts of former UWO Chancellor … Read the rest
Despite cuts, UWM continues to reinvent itself
The sharp Republican budget cuts at UW-Milwaukee notwithstanding, there’s a lot to tout at the campus as it strives to become a first class, powerhouse economic and educational institution. One shining example is the recent announcement that the Lubar family … Read the rest
