Tag State relations
Chancellor Martin: Flexibilities in the budget would be a win for all
May 27, 2011As state lawmakers continue the budget process, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin says she is optimistic that legislators on both sides of the aisle have heard the call for greater flexibilities for UW–Madison, as well as for all other UW System institutions.
UW-Madison chancellor urges concealed carry exemption for campus property
May 12, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate throws its support behind public authority
May 3, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Faculty Senate Monday backed a motion supporting the proposal to establish the university as a public authority separate from the UW System. The motion approved by the Faculty Senate also gives the University Committee, the Faculty Senate’s executive body, the flexibility to work for a compromise if the public authority proposal is removed from the budget.
Web chat at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Dean Lori Berquam
March 22, 2011Live chat to cover student questions and feedback on the New Badger Partnership.
Chancellor defends public authority status for UW–Madison
March 11, 2011Appearing before the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday, Chancellor Biddy Martin said restructuring UW–Madison as a public authority would give the university a chance to gain the flexibilities it needs to deal with looming budget cuts. After a vigorous discussion, regents voted to ask the governor to grant all system schools flexibilities, in a plan they call the Wisconsin Idea Partnership.
Chancellor Martin statement on state Senate action
March 9, 2011Chancellor Martin released the following statement Wednesday evening: “It is a sad day when polarization leads to a breakdown in the political process of the…
Campus open for work and class Thursday, Friday
March 9, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning normal class and work days Thursday and Friday, despite continuing tensions over the Legislature’s action on collective bargaining. The…
University quality at stake in budget discussion, chancellor says
March 8, 2011A crowd of nearly 300 people packed a room at Grainger Hall on Wednesday to hear Chancellor Biddy Martin describe how UW–Madison will benefit from being restructured as a public authority as called for in the governor’s proposed budget.
Chancellor Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal
March 1, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday that Governor Scott Walker's proposed cuts to higher education in Wisconsin will be very difficult to absorb after years of cuts to the campuses. She is encouraged, on the other hand, by the governor's forward-looking proposal to give increased flexibility to UW–Madison, and, over time, other UW System institutions.
Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership
February 28, 2011During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on UW System flexibility document
February 16, 2011Here is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin regarding a letter from UW System officials to Gov. Scott Walker discussing administrative flexibilities:…
Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin on the state budget repair bill
February 16, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has released the following statement about the state budget repair bill under consideration in the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance:
Chancellor Martin reacts to proposed budget repair bill
February 14, 2011Chancellor emails the campus community her reaction to Gov. Walker's budget repair proposal of Feb. 11
Chancellor Martin reacts to State of the State address
February 1, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin attended Gov. Scott Walker’s State of the State address Tuesday night. Her statement follows: “The governor’s speech made it…
MIU success a model for broader flexibility
October 20, 2010The success of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates in building educational quality and affordability provides a strong case study in how the university can use broader flexibility to keep UW–Madison great, Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday.
Campus forum kicks off a lively discussion
October 19, 2010A new business model for the University of Wisconsin–Madison would be consistent with the university’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea, Chancellor Biddy Martin told a campus audience Monday.
UW-Madison research expenditures top the $1 billion mark
October 7, 2010For the first time, annual research expenditures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have surpassed the $1 billion milestone.
Renewed partnership keeps $60 million satellite center in Madison
August 20, 2010It was a deep history in satellite meteorology that first got the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration interested in Madison in the 1970s.