MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin governing board unanimously approved tuition increases up to 5% starting in the fall. On average this will cost students an additional $380. The UW system president, Jay Rothman, noted that tuition has been frozen for 10 years. Also, he said, state funding has been lagging. The tuition hike is part a new system budget that includes:
> $54 million to recruit and retain faculty in high-demand areas
> $94 million in for salary adjustments of 5% over two years.
> $7 million for telehealth mental health services.