Next Steps: Study on Future of Wisconsin's Public Higher Education
The 2011-13 state budget bill established a Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities. This task force will be a study committee to look at various opinions on restructuring the UW System, with feedback from members of the public and state and education leaders. It is anticipated that the committee will be formed by late August 2011.Study Committee Details
Budget Lapse
The state of Wisconsin is now facing additional budget cuts due to declining tax revenue. These budget lapses force the UW System to cut another $65 million in addition to the $250 million cut from the system in the 2011-13 state budget. These lapses are expected to have detrimental effects to student fees and faculty retention.Administrative Cuts
With the state budget continuing to dwindle, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has put forth numerous initiatives to increase the amount of money available in the university's budget for undergraduate education.Research & the Wisconsin Idea
UW-Madison is repeatedly ranked among the world's top research institutions. In order to preserve this status for generations of future students, we must ensure that researchers have the freedom necessary to advance the most innovative academic pursuits.Events Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin Alumni are active across the state of Wisconsin. To get involved, refer here for updates on advocacy events across the state.Advocacy Forum
Each year alumni advocates meet in Madison to learn more about the University. Learn more about the upcoming Alumni for Wisconsin Advocacy Forum September 10, 2011.Resources
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