Becky Jacobs
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Higher ed reporter @CapTimes. Previously @PostCrescent, @sltrib/@report4america @PostTrib, @gfherald. From Rockford. Go Cubs! She/Her
Joined February 2014
To learn more about why faculty and staff pushed back on these changes, read our previous coverage here: https://t.co/5MzVPxEKWy
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Employees across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities argue a new proposal for transferring general education credits exceeds what state law requires.
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The UW system’s Board of Regents unanimously approved changes Thursday to how much faculty must teach and how certain credits must transfer between campuses. Learn more @CapTimes
https://t.co/zDTC3z1p3s
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At UW-Madison and across Wisconsin’s 13 state universities, faculty and staff have raised concerns about the new requirements set by lawmakers.
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UW system faculty balk at Legislature’s teaching workload requirements. The requirements could raise constitutional questions and inaccurately measure all the work educators put into their jobs, they argue. My latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/iO0yQVZLqZ
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Employees at UW-Madison and other universities say the requirements miss the value of faculty’s work and may violate Wisconsin’s constitution.
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MMSD spent $100k on a consulting firm to overhaul its branding, including a new logo. But MMSD ended up adopting a free logo created by an unnamed individual instead, records obtained by @CapTimes show. https://t.co/1jGWnqdXb8
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MMSD hired Fieldtrip, a consulting firm, for $100,000 to help with a brand overhaul. But a "private citizen" created the new logo, district officials say.
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Faculty and staff across the UW system are pushing back on proposed changes to how general education course credits transfer. "It's a clear overreach" and goes beyond what state law requires, one faculty member said. Learn more in my latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/5MzVPxEKWy
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Employees across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities argue a new proposal for transferring general education credits exceeds what state law requires.
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We're building the wrong AI, @m_sendhil told a crowd at @UWMadison Thursday. Mullainathan outlined his vision for a more beneficial AI at a sold-out event hosted by @UWLaFollette. Learn more in my latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/8hgHuhc46N
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Sendhil Mullainathan shared his vision for a better use of artificial intelligence during a sold-out University of Wisconsin-Madison event Thursday.
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Local journalism makes a difference. Proud of @danielle_duclos and her dogged reporting.
Since the first installment of Dismissed published: - State Superintendent Jill Underly increased access to misconduct data - Legislators held 3 hearings - Nonpartisan state auditors are auditing DPI's license misconduct investigations via @CapTimes
https://t.co/a1jBU7fR5O
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Students "are feeling federal pressure," said Jennifer Berne, Madison College's new president. They're worried about child care, SNAP benefits and health care costs, she said. Read more in my Q&A with Berne for @CapTimes
https://t.co/sSuUyEnWSg
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Jennifer Berne started as Madison College’s new president in July, and says students’ concerns include SNAP benefits, financial aid and health care costs.
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.@CapTimes has worked for months to understand how widespread budget cuts at UW-Madison will affect employees and students across campus. The newspaper recently obtained documents that provide some details. Learn more in my latest cover story: https://t.co/c862YDJX9V
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Campus leaders’ emails reveal how the university is making budget cuts amid the Trump administration’s ‘disinvestment’ from higher education.
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Still thinking about the great conversation last night with UW-Madison scholars/@SSNScholars about how researchers can connect with local media to share their expertise with the public. Thanks for inviting me!
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Out today, part 2 of the @CapTimes reporting on educator sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin This time with a focus on school districts wanting thousands of dollars to provide staff investigation records Spoiler: the highest quote was $245,000 https://t.co/Sd4FxunvYB
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School districts want thousands of dollars to hand over public records on staff accused of sexual misconduct and grooming, a Cap Times investigation shows.
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Applications to @WisconsinLaw were way up this fall, even higher than a national surge. I explain why in my latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/95TgXXrszu
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The University of Wisconsin Law School reported a 36% increase in applications this fall, which mirrored a national trend.
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.@UWMadison wants to conduct more research with the Department of Defense. Here's why and what that research could look like. My latest for @CapTimes. https://t.co/cXsvV1K77m
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While the University of Wisconsin-Madison already works with the U.S. Department of Defense, Vice Chancellor Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska sees room to expand.
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Today, a yearlong investigation from the @CapTimes: Hundreds of Wisconsin teachers, administrators, substitutes and aides have been investigated for sexual misconduct and grooming students. State education officials have kept the public in the dark. https://t.co/edtCkZ7WZA
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A Cap Times investigation found the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction investigated hundreds of educators for conduct previously undisclosed.
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The latest @UWMadison enrollment numbers are out. Here are 4 takeaways from the figures. My latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/dj2Oh6IlNd
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UW-Madison admitted fewer graduate students amid financial uncertainty, and international students faced challenges with visa delays.
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Tribal college officials from Wisconsin successfully lobbied the Trump administration to restore funding, but it came at a cost. My latest: https://t.co/ablvVQzlzQ via @journalsentinel
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The concern is that this is a one-time investment, and it cut funding programs for students of color are all other colleges an universities.
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So nice to team up with @NatalieYahr/@WisconsinWatch on this story! UW-Madison is adding a new financial aid form. Here's what you need to know. My latest for @CapTimes
https://t.co/LSgvgccc4C
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In addition to the FAFSA, applicants seeking financial aid will now complete the CSS Profile, including questions about home value and 401(k) balances.
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"We’re in a much more dangerous period. … I am more wary now than I was even then. But we have lots of friends, and we cannot lose hope." My latest @CapTimes story from a convo between UW-Madison's former and current chancellors. https://t.co/69cyVu61PC
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Donna Shalala and current Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin reflect on the past, free speech and challenges today at Wisconsin’s flagship state university.
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