We want to provide you with an update on the mandated furlough program. Although some details remain to be worked out, we believe it is very important to share new information as it becomes available.
On a very positive note, the state has agreed with our request to exempt all student employment titles, such as Student Hourly, Teaching Assistant, Program/Project Assistant, and Research Assistant, from the furlough requirements.
The state Office of State Employee Relations has updated its FAQ sheet on state employee furloughs. Also, the UW-Madison budget page has new statements on furloughs from Chancellor Martin and UW System president Kevin Reilly.
On May 29 the state Office of Employee Relations issued the attached list of questions and answers on the planned furlough of state employees. Remember to visit the CALS Budget Portal for budget information and updates.
CALS is moving ahead with a budget reduction plan in anticipation of reduced state funding during the next biennium. For more information, see the CALS budget page at http://www.cals.wisc.edu/budget.
Below is a list of budget papers that the Legislative Fiscal Bureau has drafted on budget items of interest to UW-Madison. Budget papers are provided to members of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance to consider as they debate and vote on the budget. These papers are written to give legislators every known pro and con on a particular issue before recommending a specific alternative. For a complete list of budget papers including a link to pdf copies of each, go here. The UW-Madison Office of State Relations offers its recommendations to the committee as well. (more…)
As you have heard, the Governor has announced an additional $1.6 billion budget shortfall. Governor Doyle plans to meet with UW System chancellors on Friday, May 15 to discuss the current budget situation and its potential impact. We do not yet have any specific information at this time as to how this shortfall will affect CALS. We will post additional information and answers to frequently asked questions as soon as they become available on the CALS budget web page http://www.cals.wisc.edu/budget/. We recognize this situation creates significant anxiety and confusion. We join our university leadership in our commitment to address your concerns and questions as quickly as possible.
Molly Jahn
Dean and Director
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Remember to visit the CALS Budget Portal to keep up with the latest budget news and share your thoughts.
We invite your comments on any of the following questions discussed at the budget forum:
We would very much like to receive your comments by the end of February – However, this Web site and the opportunity to share your views will be available through the end of the spring semester.
Chancellor Martin has released a statement on Gov. Jim Doyle’s presentation of the 2009-11 state budget.
Related links:
Governor’s Budget Bill, AB-75 (5.4Mb, 1743-page PDF)
Department of Administration budget documents (including the Budget in Brief and individual agencies)
Here are some highlights (not an all-inclusive list) of state budget proposals: (more…)
With President Obama’s signature, the federal economic stimulus package is now fully enacted. Institutions of higher education nationwide, including UW-Madison, are being asked to contribute our expertise and strong record of success in education and innovation to help stimulate the economy-through an infusion of roughly $18 billion in competitive scientific research funding; almost $16 billion in student aid funding, primarily through increases in the Pell Grant; and billions more in State Stabilization funding given to States to potentially upgrade, modernize and repair (but not newly construct or maintain) K-12 and university facilities. (more…)