Panther Union Reinvestment (PUR) Project Legislation

Supporting Material Artifact I: UW Systems Administrative Policy 820 (Formally F50) Link: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/policies/funding-of-university-facilities-capital-costs/

Artifact II: Regent Policy Document 30-5 Link: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/policies/policy-and-procedures-for-segregated-university-fees/

Artifact III: Wisconsin Stats. 36.09(5) “(5) The students of each institution or campus subject to the responsibilities and powers of the board, the president, the chancellor, and the faculty shall have primary responsibility for advising the chancellor regarding the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services, and interests. Students in consultation with the chancellor and subject to the final confirmation of the board shall have the responsibility for the disposition of those student fees which constitute substantial support for campus student activities. The students of each institution or campus shall have the right to organize themselves in a manner they determine and to select their representatives to participate in institutional governance” (Wis. Stats.).

Artifact IV: Regent Policy Document 30-3 Link: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/policies/guidelines-for-student-governance/

Artifact V: Funding Sources for University Facilities Link: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/policies/funding-of-university-facilities-capital-costs/

Artifact VI: Wisconsin Stats. 13.48(25s) – Milwaukee Initiative “(25) Wisconsin initiative for state technology and applied research. There is created a program, to be known as the Wisconsin initiative for state technology and applied research, for the purpose of providing financial support to maintain the ability of the University of Wisconsin System and other state agencies, as defined in s. 20.001 (1), to attract federal and private research funds which enable the state to engage in high-technology endeavors, which expand the state's economy and which influence the ability of the state and nation to compete in an increasingly complex world. To carry out the program, the building commission may authorize new construction projects and projects to repair and renovate existing research facilities and supporting systems. Projects shall be financed from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (z) or as otherwise provided in the authorized state building program. (25s) Milwaukee initiative. There is created a program, to be known as the Milwaukee initiative, for the purpose of providing financial support to attract federal and private funds to construct research and academic facilities to spur science education and research activities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Projects financed under the program shall be designed to provide engineering, science, freshwater science and health education and research facilities, ancillary systems, and supporting infrastructure. Projects shall be financed from the appropriation account under s. 20.866 (2) (s) or as otherwise provided in the authorized state building program, except that total funding commitments shall not exceed $240,000,000, with up to $123,410,000 in general fund supported borrowing; $55,590,000 in program revenue supported borrowing; $60,000,000 in funding from gifts, grants, and receipts; and $1,000,000 in funding from moneys in the state building trust fund” (Wis. Stats.).

Artifact VII: Funding UWM has received – Article I Link: https://uwm.edu/news/video/made-milwaukee-shaping-world-campaign-uwm/

Artifact VIII: Funding UWM has received – Article II Link: https://uwm.edu/news/uwm-exceeds-200-million-campaign-goal-pushes-on/

Artifact IX: Enrollment Fall 2018

Artifact X: Union Capital Project Estimate

Artifact XI: Growing financial, emotional, and health crises

Artifact XII: Restaurant Operations Mission Statement

The mission of Restaurant Operations is to provide a quality dining experience at an affordable price that enhances campus life and supports the overall mission of the University. It is the responsibility of Restaurant Operations to operate in a fiscally responsible manner, contribute fair-share support to the University and sustain adequate reserves for future growth.

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