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Independent investigation launched in Paul Barrows matter
June 30, 2005University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley and UW System President Kevin Reilly announced today (June 30) that an independent investigation into the allegations concerning Paul Barrows, former vice chancellor for student affairs, will be conducted.
Bascom Hall to host student diversity forum, ‘house party’
April 26, 2005Discussions on campus diversity will be followed by the sounds of MadHatters, Polydream and ComedySportz on the evening of Thursday, April 28, as Bascom Hall plays host to the Plan 2008 Student Forum and "Chancellor Wiley's House Party."
Provost Peter Spear to retire in December
April 4, 2005UW-Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Peter Spear announced today (April 4) that he plans to retire in December.
Baldwin grants fund seven innovative projects
February 23, 2005From presenting space science to Native Americans in a culturally relevant way to bringing music programs to rural Wisconsin, the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment has funded seven new projects. All the projects advance the Wisconsin Idea through innovative initiatives and partnerships.
New professor tackles diversity through theater
December 11, 2004Patrick Sims, assistant professor of theatre and drama, is creator of Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness, an outreach program to address sensitive subjects in the community and/or workplace.
Report reveals issues faced by transfer students
November 16, 2004UW-Madison is engaged in a multiyear effort to better connect transfer students to the campus in the wake of an extensive review that identified broad themes about their experiences and areas of possible improvement.
Administrator Barrows steps down
November 4, 2004Paul W. Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, announced today (Nov. 4) that he is stepping down from his position, effective immediately. Program areas managed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will be reorganized, but will continue to deliver students services efficiently and effectively.
Diversity forum to focus on solutions
September 20, 2004Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to spend a day - or even a few hours - talking about solutions and identifying the "missing pieces" of UW–Madison's efforts to strengthen diversity and improve campus climate.
Alliance to boost minorities in sciences
September 7, 2004With a $2.5 million grant from Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Partnerships (LSAMP), a program of National Science Foundation (NSF), UW–Madison will lead an alliance of 21 state colleges and universities that aims to boost the number of underrepresented minorities who receive bachelor's degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.
Report calls for progress on domestic-partner benefits
May 5, 2004UW-Madison could improve campus climate and retention of gay and lesbian faculty and staff by continuing to encourage the state of Wisconsin to allow domestic-partner benefits, according to findings in a new report.
Resources for resolving conflicts posted on Web
March 9, 2004Employees or students seeking to manage conflicts that occur and to build a positive campus climate can find resources on a new Web site.
Greene leaves Bascom with strong record
February 10, 2004Linda Greene, who for five years has led a variety of major campuswide initiatives as an associate vice chancellor, will return full time to the Law School faculty in the fall.
Efforts to recruit, retain minorities cited
December 11, 2003The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, recently highlighted three UW–Madison training programs among the top in the country when it comes to recruiting and retaining underrepresented minority students.
Faculty diversity liaisons help students thrive
November 4, 2003The world, or at least its musical portions, gained depth and new dimensions for freshman Ingrid Smith when she first heard vintage recordings of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn in music professor Richard Davis' Black Music Ensemble class this fall.
New ombuds office created to help resolve conflicts
August 26, 2003A new office will provide confidential conflict resolution assistance to faculty and staff this fall, as part of efforts to enhance campus climate.
Seminars help students break down barriers
April 30, 2003Seventeen mostly undergraduate students at UW–Madison are taking a first, grassroots step toward balancing their learning environment in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability and religion.
Listening sessions will focus on campus climate
April 8, 2003How can students, faculty and staff make personal contributions toward improving campus climate at UW–Madison? The Provost's Office will address that key question during "Days of Listening and Discovery," a new campus climate initiative.
Campus forum focuses on diversity efforts
March 25, 2003As UW–Madison nears the midpoint of an initiative to increase faculty, staff and student diversity, progress and accountability have emerged as key issues. Both topics will be the focus of the third-annual Plan 2008 Campus Forum to be held 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Memorial Union. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in as many of the forum activities as possible and provide feedback, ideas, suggestions and support for diversity initiatives.
A port in the storm for students of color
March 25, 2003With a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, Kimberly James holds multiple roles at Counseling and Consultation Services. She counsels students who are experiencing trying times, manages a team of counselors, social workers and psychologists, and speaks to multicultural student groups to help them understand the resources available on campus.
Dual admission program to include MATC
December 2, 2002UW-Madison Connections, a pilot program that offers students dual admission to UW–Madison and a UW Colleges campus, will expand next fall to include Madison Area Technical College.