• Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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U. of Wisconsin May Consider a Second Transcript for Students

The University of Wisconsin system might consider giving students two transcripts to send to potential employers, the Associated Press reported today.

The first would show classes and grades, and the second would describe the student’s personal achievements during college, including leadership experience and volunteer service.

Kevin P. Reilly, Wisconsin’s president, plans to propose the idea to the system’s Board of Regents on Thursday and has formed a committee to consider the idea.

“We know when students get to the end of their time with us, employers and graduate-school admissions officers want to know what you did besides get an A or B in philosophy,” Mr. Reilly told the AP. “We think this will capture some of the educational experience.” —Eric Hoover