Category Archives: UW Politics
Update on open issues for UWWC campus
While the outlook for the former University of Wisconsin campus is not totally settled, its fate as a UW branch or as a “social capital” is sealed. Not going to happen. RIP. The lawsuit filed by the Washington County Charitable … Read the rest
New UW leadership; new strategic plan?
The sayonara challenge by Jay Rothman to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents that fired him as system president raises a big question: Did he and the board not have a strategic plan? The board didn’t give a compelling … Read the rest
Who knows final outcome for UWWC campus?
Citizens of Washington County have no clear idea about the end game for the former University of Wisconsin – Washington County campus. But a few things have become clear: The City of West Bend is out of the picture. It … Read the rest
Rothman firing could spell bright blue Wisconsin
If you are looking for an insight on why the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, reflect back on how he went about closing eight of 13 two-year colleges across the state Take … Read the rest
UWWC Sale Story Still Not Told
The murky picture surrounding the sale of the former UWWC campus to the Ozaukee Christian School (OCS) has cleared up somewhat, but amidst misinformation a lot of the facts are still unclear. Here are some points that have become more … Read the rest
Bold moves could end UW impasse
The gulf between Republican legislative leadership and the leadership of the Universities of Wisconsin is so deep and wide that it raises the question of whether compromise is possible. UW President Jay Rothman (at left) has made a monster request … Read the rest
Did Rothman’s closures exceed his authority?
Two members of the new legislative study committee created to examine the future of the University of Wisconsin system raised concerns about how six two-year UW campuses were closed over the last year. Roger Atwell, founder of Nicolet Bank in … Read the rest
Look inside for next UWM, WTCS leaders
Most seasoned board chairpersons would tell you that they prefer to promote for top jobs from the inside. Hiring CEOs or presidents from the outside is always a bit of a crap shoot, not matter how much vetting is done. … Read the rest
Moraine Chorus: Collateral damage from campus closure
It was bittersweet enough that last Sunday’s nostalgic performance by the Moraine Chorus at the Theatre on the Hill was the last foreseeable event there. But it was doubly and triply sad that Peter Gibeau (pictured left), a beloved professor … Read the rest
Chump change offered for closed UW colleges
As one example of political leaders in Wisconsin nibbling around the edges of major public policy challenges, the university president, the legislative leaders and the governor threw some chump change at the communities that have hosted two-year UW colleges for … Read the rest
