Richard Telfer Archives - Page 2 of 3

Whitewater, Generac propose likely bus line to Janesville

April 3, 2012

A proposed bus route connecting Whitewater and Janesville could finally happen beginning April 30. Generac Power Systems, along with the city of Whitewater, have offered more than $40,000 to help...

Campus program advocates LEAP initiative

March 7, 2012

UW-Whitewater utilized Leap Day by hosting an event showcasing the Liberal Education and America’s Promise initiative.

Faculty Senate looks at more potential growth

February 22, 2012

Change was the theme at last Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. The centerpiece of that discussion was the growth agenda performance proposal, which UW System President Kevin Reilly had asked the universities to draft.

Enrollment increase limits housing

October 11, 2011

A record enrollment of 11,615 students this school year is affecting living situations for on-campus residents. For the first time, students are being allowed to live off campus in Fox Meadows and Cambridge Apartments but "through the university system."

Concealed carry policy determined

October 11, 2011

UW-Whitewater decided on its concealed carry policies this week. The new legislation will prohibit weapon-holders from bringing their weapons in university buildings.

United we will ‘never forget’

September 14, 2011

Students, faculty and community members mourned on Monday in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks by taking part in the memorial that was put together by UWW College Republicans in the U.C north mall.

State budget could limit spending at university

May 11, 2011

Wisconsin’s proposed budget for 2011-2012 could cost UW-Whitewater to cut $4.3 million from its base budget. Faculty met last week at the senate meeting to discuss the potential outcomes of UW-Whitewater, which is dependent on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal.

Telfer’s ideal campus calls for involvement

May 11, 2011

Telfer said the most difficult aspect in having an outstanding university is blending together the academic challenges and non-classroom related programs to create “the ultimate experience.”

University grad rates lower than UW System

May 4, 2011

Although UW-Whitewater’s graduation rate has gradually increased since 1990, it still is 5.1 percent below the average five-year graduation rate of the entire UW System.

Innovation Center welcomes first private tenant

April 28, 2011

Blackthorne Capital, an innovative financial management start-up company, became the first private tenant at the Innovation Center in the Whitewater University Technology Park.

Carlson remodeling an ‘important change’ for university

March 30, 2011

Some know Carlson Hall as the campus building that has sat empty for almost two years since the inception of Hyland Hall. However, Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-2013 capital budget proposal calls for a $17 million makeover to the former home of the College of Business and Economics, and a total of $35 million for other campus projects.

Chancellor holds listening session regarding budget address

March 2, 2011

Chancellor Richard Telfer addressed UW-Whitewater faculty and staff this morning regarding the governor’s budget repair bill and the 2012-13 biennial budget.