Campus Connection

 Campus forum set for Wednesday, April 4

A panel at UW-La Crosse will discuss the state of the University of Wisconsin System. The “State of the System Forum” runs from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in 3314 Student Union. The event is free and open to all. The panel, moderated by UWL Professor Emeritus Joe Heim, will include:

• Anne Galbraith, UWL Faculty Senate President
• Peter Hart-Brinson, United Faculty and Academic Staff of UW-Eau Claire (AFT Local #6481) President
• Tim Higgins, UW System Regent
• Jacob Schimmel, UWL Student Association President
• Jennifer Shilling, Wisconsin State Senator

The forum will open with panelists sharing their biggest source of pride and concern for the UW System. Other issues expected to be covered during a question-and-answer session include:

• UW System restructuring
• Changing state demographics
• State budget for education
• Quality of education
• Shared governance at UW institutions
• The Wisconsin Idea
• Changes to the Chancellor hiring process
• Freedom of speech
• Job security and tenure

The forum is organized by the United Academic Professional of UWL (AFT Local #6502). It is co-sponsored by the UWL Institute for Social Justice, Faculty Senate, Student Association, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Continuing Education and Extension, University Staff Council, Academic Staff Council, Organization for Campus Women, and Alumni Association   If you go—                What: State of the UW System Open Forum When: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 Where: 3314 Student Union, UW-La Crosse , 521 East Ave. N. Admission: Free.