Board of Regents show strong support for Wisconsin Idea Partnership

The UW System Board of Regents on Thursday endorsed a new proposal – the Wisconsin Idea Partnership – that would extend managerial flexibilities to all UW institutions while maintaining a unified system. With the UW System facing a $250 million cut in state funding under the proposed 2011-13 state budget, System President Kevin P. Reilly told Regents that the new proposal provides Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature with a budget amendment that offers “a way forward that is simple, reasonable, and equitable.” For details, click here.