There is good news for the UW System as the Wisconsin Assembly Joint Finance Committee (JFC) recently passed a capital budget that is significantly larger than the UW System budget originally proposed by Governor Scott Walker. The new larger budget was passed by a unanimous 16-0 vote.
Universities such as UW-River Falls were especially pleased the new budget would included funds for building projects and maintenance. According to a statement by UW-River Falls, $4.95 million was put in the budget for their university to renovate and expand May Hall. May Hall is a residence facility which has served the university since 1960.
Chancellor Dean Van Galen of UW-River Falls was very pleased with the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to pass the larger budget which included funds for building management on UW campuses.
“We thank the Joint Finance Committee, including Senator Sheila Harsdorf, for its vote and for its commitment to increase capital funding across the UW System. In our case, this would authorize student user fees to be utilized to improve the student residence experience in May Hall. Upgrades would include accessibility updates, modernization and much more.” Said Chancellor Van Galen.
“Pending final approval by the legislature and Governor Walker, we look forward to beginning work on an important project for UW-River Falls. Further, we thank our elected representatives who have worked so hard on behalf of UWRF and appreciate their commitment to helping us fulfill our educational mission.”
