Faculty Governance Action
- Faculty Senate resolution on WiscNet Funding (June 10, 2011)
- Joint Statement by the MGAA and Faculty, May 12, 2011
- Statement by the University Committee Re: Faculty Hiring, April 25, 2011 (updated May 16)
- Joint Resolution by the University Committee
and the Milwaukee Graduate Assistant Association
Executive Committee, March 9, 2011 - Resolution from the Graduate Faculty Committee, Feb. 21, 2011
- Resolution of the Faculty Senate, Feb. 17, 2011
- Statement by the University Committee Feb. 14, 2011
Related Sources
- Studies, Statements, and Articles Addressing Public Employee Compensation
- Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau Recent Publications
Related Sites
- UWM Government Relations
- UW System Policy on Political Activity
- UWM HR Retirement Toolkit
- Furlough Info
- Panther Advocates
- Office of the Governor
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- University of Wisconsin System
Media Sources
Updated 11:00 a.m., July 29, 2011 (jump to new material)
Budget Information and Updates
The current Wisconsin state budget process – as it relates to both the University of Wisconsin System and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and both the current 2009-2011 budget and the proposed 2011-2013 budget – is as dynamic as has been seen in many years. The UWM administration appreciates your desire to stay engaged with the process and up to date on the latest developments.
This web page is designed to provide links to the latest information available, including where to find current information provided by the Office of the Governor, Wisconsin State Legislature and University of Wisconsin System. Also below are links to recent messages sent by UWM campus governance units to their constituencies.
We very much appreciate your loyalty and commitment to our students and our mission. Thank you for your continuing service to the university.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Lovell
Chancellor
Information on the 2011-13 Biennial Budget
UWM-Specific Information
- UWM Chancellor Michael R. Lovell's Address to UW System Board of Regents (June 9, 2011)
- Update about payroll deductions (April 8, 2011)
- Impact of Budget Repair Bill on Benefits for Faculty and Academic Staff (March 23, 2011)
- Vice Chancellor Christy Brown's budget forum Powerpoint (March 9, 2011)
- Interim Chancellor Lovell's Statement on State Budget (March 2, 2011)
- Interim Chancellor Budget Updates
- Departmental statements/resolutions
- Interim Provost Britz's message to graduate assistants, Feb. 21, 2011
- Information Regarding the Budget Repair Bill
- Information for Academic Staff on Contacting Elected Representatives
- Academic Staff Legislative Subcommittee
UW System Information
UW System Budget Repair Bill website
- UW System memo re. repeal of UW faculty/staff collective bargaining rights
- Potential Impact of Budget Repair Bill on UW System Employee Benefits
- Impact of the Repair Bill on Health Insurance Premiums
- Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) FAQ on the Budget Repair Bill
- Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) Q&A Regarding the Budget Repair Bill