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Campus leaders break down biennial budget needs in community discussion By Madeline Heim THE DAILY CARDINAL

Before an audience of faculty, staff and legislators, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank pointed out that none of the university’s revenue sources—like federal aid, tuition and fees and gifts—have grown as much as the state aid has declined in decades. During the recession, states across the country struggled to support higher education, Blank explained. But when those other states began increasing their investment again, by about 4.1 percent on average, Wisconsin did not, placing 36th in the nation for state investment in higher education.

The chancellor was joined by Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet and Board of Regents President Regina Millner Wednesday afternoon in the Gordon Dining and Event Center for a presentation on the upcoming state biennial budget. Each member of the panel called for the state to reinvest in the UW System. Blank addressed several concerns that arose from the 2015’17 biennial budget, which dealt UW-Madison $50 million in cuts. She stressed that although the university was able to handle the cuts

well, they are beginning to wear. “Once a slide begins in reputation and quality, it is extremely costly and difficult to reverse,” Blank said. UW-Madison also fought hard last year to retain top faculty, losing 420 in the last biennium—50 of which were actual layoffs. Blank said all the new revenue the university has pulled in has gone to fill the holes left by budget cuts, meaning campus leaders have “slipped” in the past few years and not hired faculty as aggressively, while losing other members. “Nothing saps the morale more among our faculty and staff than the loss of valued col-

leagues,” she argued. Millner said that the regents intend to prioritize increased compensation for system faculty and staff this year, a goal she said is not just for superstar faculty members, but for all who contribute to the universities. UW-Madison is also launching a few new campaigns to increase public awareness throughout the state about the importance of the university, Hoslet explained, like Faculty Hometown Engagement, a strategy that asks faculty members who are from Wisconsin to return to their communities and share the university’s work. Two dozen faculty have already com-

mitted to the effort. Blank highlighted other key areas in which she’d like to see increased state investment, such as funding for maintenance and increased resources for highdemand majors like computer science and engineering. However, she also detailed her own commitment to making sure the university does not constantly face budget crises. “I need to get ahead,” Blank said. “I need to find the investment money that lets us reinvest in this campus, that lets us compete with our competitors, that moves us forward, rather than just keeping us in the same place.”

Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Sellery Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Sellery Residence Hall was reported to UW-Madison Sunday. AccordingtoUW-Madisonspokesperson Meredith McGlone, swastikas were drawn on whiteboards on three different dormitory room doors. “UW-Madison takes campus climate seriously,” McGlone said. “We are investigating to determine the

identity of the individual[s] responsible for this behavior. Anyone with information is asked to contact any Sellery Residence Hall staff member.” The UW Hillel Foundation offered support to those affected and all organization members through an email sent Tuesday. The message called upon individuals to report any anti-Semitic occurrences.

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Diversion Work Group recently recommended initiatives aimed at reducing Dane County’s jail population.

County initiative aims to reduce jail population, foster system efficiency By Carolyn Hamburg THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Diversion Work Group, a new component of the 2016 Dane County Budget, presented its report, focusing on reducing the number of individuals in jail and promoting a more efficient criminal justice system, to the Dane

County Public Protection and Judiciary Committee Tuesday. The organization is made up of 11 appointed members from the community as well as county staff who were picked for their significant justice system experience and expertise. The members of this group

have been charged with building upon three goals regarding incarceration rates in Dane County, per the Report of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee: finding alternative to jail confinement, reducing the

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MPD continues investigating shooting near Memorial Union BASCOM HILL

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To celebrate our 125th birthday this spring, The Daily Cardinal is running a series of Thursday flashbacks, bringing you our favorite Cardinal moments. Here’s a man reading the paper on a spring day in 1982. + Photo by Karen Biesmann

The Madison Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting near Memorial Union on Sept. 4, according to an incident report released Wednesday. “Detectives believe there are many witnesses who have yet to come forward in this case, including some who may be able to

identify a suspect,” MPD Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain wrote in the report. In addition, DeSpain said in the release detectives are searching for a witness who provided information to the police moments after the shooting, but has not yet been identified. “Detectives would like to have an

additional conversation with this witness,” DeSpain wrote. A 22-year-old man was shot in the abdomen just after midnight at a party on the 600 block of Mendota Court. Police have not released the name of any suspects nor provided any details on the victim. At the time of the shooting, he was expected to survive.

“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”


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