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 Welcome to FANFAN is open to Alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff who are committed to advocating for UWRF to Wisconsin’s decision-makers. Over 15,500 Wisconsin residents are alumni of this fine institution, and are contributing immeasurably to the state by their leadership in their communities, in business and industry, in government, education and non-profit organizations. The mission of FAN is to provide the means for you to be an effective grassroots advocate to ensure that resources and sound public policies are in place so that future generations of students also may flourish here. FAN also will be an avenue for you to discuss with us the future of the university. To join FAN, please fill out this form. |
What’s happening at UWRFUW-River Falls Headlines"Colleges Reduct Out-of-State Tuition to Lure Students," The New York Times, March 8. Chancellor Don Betz addresses UWRF's view of a nationwide trend to attract high-paying out of state students to campuses. "Comments, anyone? University seeks input for self study," March 7, River Falls Journal. UWRF will soon host a site team from the Higher Learning Commission to assess its status for a 10-year accrediation renewal. Public comments are sought as part of the review process. "UWRF Budget Backgrounder," Aug. 28. A synopsis of UWRF issues as a Conference Committee continues to negotiate the budget that was to take effect on July 1. Describes the impact on WHEG grants to students, UWRF's operational budget, and other budget issues. Testimony on UWRF Salaries Before the Joint Committee on Finance, March 27 "U.S. News & World Report Names UWRF A Top Public University," Aug. 17. UWRF has been named to the elite list of top public master's degree-granting universities in the Midwest, according to the 2008 “America’s Best Colleges” report by U.S.News & World Report. "Princeton Review Names UWRF Among Best Colleges," Aug. 20. The Princeton Review has named UW-River Falls to the list of “Best Midwestern Colleges.” More UWRF NewsState Headlines"Senate's budget repair advances," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 21. The full Senate will take up its version of a budget repair bill, which is expected to pass; a bipartisan committee will work out the differences between the Senate and Assembly versions of the budget repair bill. "Budget plans may dig bigger hole for future," Wisconsin State Journal, March 18. A report from the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office reveals that both plans to fill the budget gap will substantially increase the potential shortfall in the next budget. |
  
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