Neighborhood members and native leaders are weighing their authorized choices after the College of Wisconsin System’s resolution to finish in-person courses on the UW-Richland Middle campus final 12 months.
UW-Platteville, the four-year college that operates the campus, has proposed that Richland deal with on-line training whereas the county considers suing the System for violating its contract. UW System President Jay Rothman has blamed the choice on declining enrollment and monetary strain.
Neighborhood members and native elected officers have protested the choice to shutter the campus to in-person studying. The county owns the campus buildings whereas the system is accountable for offering ample workers.
Proponents of a lawsuit have argued the 1966 settlement between UW System and the county requires the system to maintain the campus open until sure circumstances are met. The lease between the 2 our bodies runs via 2042.
“Rothman’s unilateral directive seems to be the most effective instance of breach of contract and monetary accountability the County may ask for in courtroom,” the Valley Sentinel, an area newspaper primarily based in close by Spring Inexperienced, wrote in an editorial. “Relevant right here, the settlement is binding till the state doesn’t adequately fund the campus, solely then are there potential avenues to exit the settlement. Till that point, the UW System has an obligation to take care of the campus, and to supply ample tutorial and administrative workers.”
Officers on the county, UW-Platteville and the UW System proceed to work on a plan for the way forward for the campus, although with out a lot consensus. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported this week that the Richland County board had met behind closed doorways to think about its authorized choices.
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