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Trekell reaches out as new LGBT center director
Eric Trekell is the first full-time director of UW–Madison's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center, a new unit in the Offices of the Dean of Students that is responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for LGBT students, and for providing resources and advocacy on LGBT issues to the wider university community.
Help available for managing budget uncertainties
The Office of Human Resource Development is offering a class for managers, supervisors and academic leaders who are helping staff deal with budget uncertainties. The free course is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m.-noon, in 220 Ingraham Hall.
Budget cuts will hamper instruction, research
Cuts in UW–Madison's portion of the state budget will have a major negative impact on instruction and student services, statewide public service, and the university's ability to bolster the economy, says Provost Peter Spear.
Wiley says administration will absorb largest cuts
Administration at UW–Madison would absorb the largest portion of state budget cuts, under Chancellor John Wiley's plan for how the campus will address cuts contained in Gov. Jim Doyle's budget plan.
UW System holds budget listening session in Madison
A listening session sponsored by the UW System Board of Regents on the proposed 2003-05 state budget will take place in Madison on Monday, March 31.
Statement by Chancellor Wiley on governor’s budget
The following statement was issued today by UW–Madison Chancellor John Wiley in response to Governor Jim Doyle's budget message.
Lyall outlines principles for dealing with state cuts
Gov. Jim Doyle says the University of Wisconsin System should expect him to propose major cuts in funding for the university when he submits his 2003-05 budget plan Feb. 18.
University assesses its fiscal future
The UW System and UW–Madison are planning for the possibility that the 2003-05 state budget will contain another round of funding cuts.
Faculty Senate supports domestic partner benefits
The Faculty Senate adopted a resolution at its Oct. 7 meeting calling for health benefits for domestic partners of employees.
Wiley to academic staff: We’re in good shape
Chancellor John Wiley says the university is in good shape, despite continuing concerns over the state budget.
Cluster hiring on slow track
The university is moving forward with a slimmed-down version of its cluster hiring initiative to help the university accommodate a $17 million budget cut.
Regents warn against future budget cuts
The UW System will need to reduce enrollments or increase tuition if state funding does not improve, says the UW System Board of Regents.
Governor signs budget
The governor has signed a budget repair bill addressing Wisconsin's $1 billion budget deficit with measures including some cuts to UW System funding.
Re: Chancellor John Wiley statement on budget signing
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John Wiley issued a statement Friday, July 26, following the signing of a budget adjustment bill that fixes the state's budget shortfall for the current biennium:
Chancellor’s statement on budget impact
Chancellor John Wiley appeared March 26 before the Senate Biennial Budget Committee, which held a public hearing on the state budget adjustment bill in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union. Here is his written statement.
Impact of Assembly-approved budget cuts
Here is a summary of actions that would need to be taken to address a proposed $40.5 million reduction in UW–Madison's budget.
Cuts could delay Madison Initiative
Chancellor John Wiley says at least half of the Madison Initiative may be put on hold if state budget cuts proposed by Gov. Scott McCallum are approved.
UW awaits plan to balance budget
State lawmakers will return to Madison this month to deal with the state's budget problems, and the effort could have a significant impact on the university.
Budget cuts continue
UW System instructional and research funding, but not administration, will be exempt from another round of state budget cuts this week.