There was a lot of activity at the federal level this summer related to higher education. Below you will find some quick updates and resources that may help you as our academic year continues.
UW Federal Updates Page
The UW Federal Updates page is updated weekly and provides a summary of ongoing issues the Universities of Wisconsin’s Federal Updates Workgroup is monitoring, including guidance from federal agencies, ongoing litigation, Congressional budget activities, and proposed changes to federal rules. This resource should be your first stop when seeking information about federal issues. You will find a helpful letter from President Jay Rothman on the top of that page which recaps activities from over the summer.
Campus Resources
If you have questions about how federal issues may impact your area that are not addressed by the above resources, please reach out to UW-Green Bay’s Federal Updates campus contact, Melissa Nash.
Official Comments on Proposed Federal Rulemaking
Additionally, please reach out to Melissa if you are considering submitting comments to the Federal Register on a proposed rule change in your capacity as a university employee. Given the variety of ongoing legal and policy changes happening in Washington, D.C., any official comment must be reviewed by UW Federal Relations and General Counsel to receive appropriate guidance.
As always, university employees retain the right to formally comment on public issues as private citizens. If you choose to provide feedback to the Federal Register or your elected representatives as a private citizen you can do so as long as you do not represent that you are speaking on behalf of UW-Green Bay (we recommend that you note your comments are not being made on behalf of UW-Green Bay, but instead in your personal capacity) and that you do not use university resources (e.g., computers, Wi-Fi, letterhead, e-mails, work time, etc.) in the process. For additional information, see:
- UW Guidance on Political Campaign Activities
- Regent Policy 4-21: Commitment to Academic Freedom and Free Expression
- Regent Policy 25-3: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
- UW Admin. Policy 195: Institutional Statements
Future Updates
As the academic year continues, we will provide timely updates via The Log, HR Connect, Shared Governance and Coffee Breaks, the first of which is scheduled for October 20, 2025. You will receive a reminder email closer to that date.