Board of Regents
Board of Regents Meeting Minutes - June 1992
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Madison, Wisconsin
Held in Room 1820 Van Hise Hall
Friday, June 5, 1992
9:00 a.m.
-Vice President Nicholas presiding-
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Davis, Dreyfus, Flores, Gelatt, Grebe, Grover,
Gundersen, Hempel, Hirsch, Krutsch, Lubar, Nicholas and Steil
ABSENT: Regents Budzinski, Lyon and Schilling
Welcome to New Regents
Regent Nicholas welcomed Regent Kathleen Hempel, of Green Bay, whose
appointment to the Board recently had been confirmed by the State Senate.
Regent Hempel is Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer of the Fort Howard
Corporation, of Green Bay.
It was noted by Regent Nicholas that the appointment of John Budzinski, of
Whitefish Bay, also was recently confirmed by the State Senate. Regent
Budzinski is Business Manager of Steamfitters Local Union 601, of Milwaukee.
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Approval of the Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Hirsch the minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Regents held on May 8, 1992, were approved as
distributed.
REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Election of Vice President Pro Tempore
Upon a motion by Regent Flores, seconded by Regent Steil, Regent Lubar was
elected by unanimous consent to serve as Vice President Pro Tempore for this
meeting.
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Report of the Vice Chair of the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and
Clinics
Reporting on the previous day's meeting, Regent Gundersen, Vice Chair of
the Council of Trustees, noted that, for the first ten months of the fiscal
year, revenues exceeded expenses by $9.8 million, a significant decrease from
last year's $19.6 million for the same ten-month period. Superintendent
Derzon attributed this sharp decline primarily to shortfalls in reimbursements
from Medicare and Medicaid. The hospital has been faced with a combination of
increasing volume and patient acuity and declining payments for hospital
charges, a condition which is projected to worsen in the coming years.
Presenting a progress report to the Council on the proposals for hospital
restructuring, Vice Chancellor Noren noted that the six work groups appointed
by Chancellor Shalala are expected to complete their report in early summer.
The groups' individual reports will then be merged into a comprehensive
report, which will be presented to the schools of Medicine, Nursing and
Pharmacy, as well as to the Faculty Senate and Academic Staff Assembly. In
September, the Council and Board of Regents will review the report prior to
action by the Regents in October. If approved, the proposal will be forwarded
to the Legislature. The intention is to brief the Council and Regents fully
prior to introduction of the proposal in September.
Superintendent Derzon presented to the Council the budget request for the
1992-93 fiscal year, which calls for a rate increase of 6.5 percent. This
will be less than recent rate increases at many other hospitals throughout
Wisconsin, and the per diem rate will be low compared to peer teaching
hospitals across the country. Because deductions from revenue are expected to
increase, control of expenditures will be a primary focus this year. Mr.
Derzon noted that the challenge of continuing to provide a broad range of
services in an era of shrinking reimbursement will become even more acute in
the coming year.
Following discussion of the budget and rate increase proposal, the Council
adopted a resolution approving the 1992-93 budget, subject to the June 30
public hearing which is required by recently enacted legislation. The budget
proposal will be considered by the Board of Regents at the July meeting.
The Council accepted a document presented by Dr. Noren outlining projected
UW Hospital lease renewals and anticipated new leases for the next 18 months.
The list was requested by the Department of Administration prior to approval
of any lease proposals related to the hospital. The list is a planning
document only and will not preclude or substitute for the normal review
process for leases.
The Council received a status report on the Sports Medicine and Spine
Clinic facility which was previously approved by the Board and is now in
design phase. Associate Superintendent Les Brower noted that the Zimmerman
Design Group has been selected as the project architect. Following design
approval and blueprint drafting, construction is projected to begin in late
winter or early spring of 1993, with completion anticipated by the summer of
1994. The facility will be built on a five-acre site in University Research
Park with a land use agreement to be made between the Research Park and the
university.
In other actions, the Council approved revisions to the medical staff
bylaws and approved medical staff appointments. The Council also approved the
hospital quality assurance review, which showed that all of the issues raised
by the Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation during its last visit have
been successfully addressed.
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Report on Legislative Matters
Vice President Nicholas noted that a written report had been provided to
the Regents.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
Approval of Nonpersonnel Actions
Presenting Resolution 6125, President Lyall noted that the list included
academic support services agreements with law firms for individuals to provide
course lecturing services at the Law School.
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Krutsch, Resolution 6125
was adopted, with Regent Steil abstaining from the vote.
Resolution 6125: That the report of nonpersonnel actions by
administrative officers to the Board of Regents and
informational items reported for the record (copy on
file with the papers of this meeting) be received for
the record; and that actions included in the report be
approved, ratified and confirmed.
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1992 Commencement Ceremonies
President Lyall reported that in the past month UW institutions have
conducted 21 commencements, 13 honors ceremonies and have graduated 15,500
students. Noting that commencements mark an important contribution that the
university makes to the future of the state and the nation, she said the 1992
graduates are well prepared, enthusiastic and eager to make their mark in the
world. Because they are graduating into a job market that is tighter than it
has been for several years, they wonder whether they will be able to succeed
and enjoy a higher standard of living than their parents' generation did.
They are more socially aware than their recent predecessors and more concerned
with what is happening in the environment and the world.
Graduates she had spoken with mentioned repeatedly how much the special
attention of a particular faculty member or advisor meant to them during their
college career. It was clear to her that UW graduates found their studies
challenging and rewarding. According to a recent study by the American
Council on Education, the difference in average lifetime earnings between a
high school graduate and a college graduate in the United States is about
$400,000. This percentage gain is greater for women college graduates than
for men, with women's average salaries increasing from $17,000 to $29,000 with
a college degree, while average salaries for men increase from $25,800 to
$41,000. The greater percentage gain in expected incomes for women, President
Lyall pointed out, may account for the steady rise in the proportion of UW
students who are women--now over 55 percent of the student body. However, the
average annual income of women with a college degree still is only roughly
equal to the income of men who do not have a degree.
Stating pride in the new UW alumni and the universities from which they
graduated, President Lyall commented that Wisconsin and the world will be a
better place because of them in the years to come.
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UW System Research Grants and Contracts
It was noted by President Lyall that competition for support of research
in the United States has become increasingly intense, with federal funding for
certain kinds of research and facilities having been cut significantly and the
cost of research, especially in the sciences, having grown very rapidly.
In this highly competitive environment, the volume of grants and contracts
secured by the UW System continues to grow. As of May 1992, the number of
grants and contracts in the UW System was 15 percent above the previous year,
and the total of $465 million is an increase of about $61 million over last
year. Research activity supported by these funds, she pointed out, adds more
than 4,000 jobs and $100 million of personal income to the State of Wisconsin
and more than $5 million in state income tax returns. This funding supports
the work of both established and promising young scholars who will provide the
basic knowledge for breakthroughs in medicine, technology, economics and many
other fields that will determine the society and world of the future.
While in the past year support for research grew 15 percent, she noted,
support for the instructional mission of the UW System grew .5 percent.
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Announcement of Retirement, UW-La Crosse Vice Chancellor
President Lyall announced that Carl Wimberly, Vice Chancellor of
UW-La Crosse, has retired after thirty-nine years of service as a faculty
member, department chair, dean, vice chancellor and acting chancellor.
Stating appreciation for his distinguished service, she remarked that Dr.
Wimberly's academic values, his caring philosophy and his deep commitment to
teaching, research and teacher education, have benefited thousands of
students, both at UW-La Crosse and in the public schools.
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Presentation: Summer Minority Student Research Apprentice Program,
UW-Madison
President Lyall introduced Dr. Robert Brown, Assistant Dean of Minority
Affairs, UW-Madison Medical School, who said that there is no question as to
the importance of pre-college programs to the Medical School. With such
programs as the Summer Pre-Med Program, the National Institute of Health
Summer Minority High School Student Research Apprentice Program, the College
Access Program, and the Summer Engineering Program, the Medical School's
chances of informing minority students about medical education has been made
easier.
The Medical School also has an excellent working relationship with UW-
Milwaukee's Med-Prep Program, which is designed to prepare minority and
disadvantaged students for medical education. The Medical School has hosted
tours and demonstrations for the Med-Prep students on course work,
volunteering ideas and letters of recommendation toward entering Medical
School. There is no question, he said, that the relationship begun about four
years ago with the staff and students of Med-Prep will continue to flourish
over the next few years.
Other organizations the Medical School works with on a regular basis are:
Centro Hispanics of Madison; Oneida Tribal School; Marquette Middle School,
Madison; United Community School of Madison; Third World Pre-Health Society of
Marquette University; and the School of Allied Health Professions of UW-
Milwaukee. Because of the continued trust and support of these organizations
and others, the Medical School is experiencing an increase in interest from
bright minority men and women looking to medicine as a career and wishing to
do their professional work at the Medical School.
The increase in interest of minorities to medicine in Wisconsin, Dr. Brown
concluded, could not have happened without the support of minority and
majority faculty, students and staff of the University of Wisconsin Medical
School.
Regent Gundersen asked about class size and Dr. Brown stated that there
are 143 students per class.
Responding to questions by Regent Dreyfus, Dr. Brown said it is
increasingly difficult to attract qualified minority medical students in
Wisconsin in light of more lucrative incentives being offered by other states.
With regard to the level of science and mathematics knowledge of freshmen
students, he said there has been an attempt to work with students over the
years, and their progress is watched and encouraged.
Regent Dreyfus further asked if it would be possible to target students
for the program as early as their sophomore year in high school, and Dr. Brown
said it would be easy and is being done to some extent. Chancellor Shalala
added that UW-Madison conducts its own upward bound program beginning with the
freshman year in high school. Of the thirteen students from this year's
class, seven will be attending UW-Madison. The problem with attracting these
qualified students is that other states are in positions to offer a more
complete financial aid package than Wisconsin.
In answer to a question by Regent Grebe about how the Program works with
the Minority Information Center, Dr. Brown said that they work and cooperate
with all groups, whether they are minority or non-minority organizations.
President Lyall thanked Assistant Dean Brown for the presentation and
encouraged its continued efforts.
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REPORT OF THE SPECIAL REGENT COMMITTEE
Recipients of the Joyce Erdman Teaching Excellence Awards
Regent Krutsch, Chair, presented the report of the Special Regent
Committee, composed of Regent Krutsch, Regent Flores, and Regent Emeritus
Clusen, which was appointed by Regent President Lyon for the purpose of
selecting the first recipients of the 1992 Regents Teaching Excellence Awards.
On May 22, 1992, the Special Regent Committee met to select two recipients of
this year's awards from among the nominees.
The 1992 awards are named in honor of former Regent President Joyce
Erdman, who was instrumental in initiating the awards program as part of the
UW System's continuing commitment to teaching excellence. Nominations for the
awards were made by UW institutions on the basis of career achievement in
teaching, commitment to teaching and learning, use of highly effective
teaching strategies, and impact on students' intellectual development.
Regent Krutsch announced that the winners of the 1992 Joyce Erdman
Teaching Excellence Awards are UW-Eau Claire Professor Maxwell Schoenfeld and
UW-Whitewater Professor Robert Burrows. Professor Schoenfeld has been a
member of the history faculty at UW-Eau Claire since 1964. Professor Burrows
has been a member of the UW-Whitewater English faculty since 1965. Both
recipients, Regent Krutsch stated, have established and sustained impressive
records of excellent teaching throughout their careers. Their ability to
inspire in students a love of learning and to have a lasting impact on their
lives through the knowledge, skills and values they have imparted are marks of
truly great teachers. The two recipients each will receive a $5,000 award.
They will be invited to attend the September 1992 Board of Regents meeting and
will be honored at that time.
Commending the other nominees for this prestigious award, Regent Krutsch
noted that all were chosen by their institutions on the basis of outstanding
teaching throughout their careers and that inclusion in this distinguished
group of excellent teachers is a high honor.
The nominees were: Dr. William Floyd, UW-La Crosse; Dr. Cyrena Pondrom,
UW-Madison; Dr. Ethel Sloane, UW-Milwaukee; Dr. Edward Tabor Linenthal, UW-
Oshkosh; Dr. Oliver Hayward, UW-Parkside; Dr. Walter Iselin, UW-Platteville;
Dr. DeAn Krey, UW-River Falls; Dr. Thomas McCaig, UW-Stevens Point;
Dr. Charles T. Krueger, UW-Stout; Dr. Darol Kaufman, UW-Superior; and Dr.
Robert Bermant, UW-Centers.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Regent Grover, Chair of the Committee, presented the report.
Consent Agenda Items
Presenting Resolutions 6126-6134, which were unanimously approved by the
Committee, Regent Grover moved their adoption as consent agenda items by the
Board of Regents. The motion was seconded by Regent Flores.
At the request of Regent Gundersen, Resolution 6134 was removed from the
consent agenda.
Put to the vote, Resolutions 6126-6133 were adopted unanimously by the
Board of Regents.
Joint Review: Ph.D., Child and Family Studies, UW-Madison
Resolution 6126: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Ph.D. in Child and
Family Studies be continued with the understanding that
the program will be included within UW-Madison's normal
academic evaluation cycle.
1992-93 Tenure Designations and New Tenured Appointments
Resolution 6127: That, upon recommendation of the respective Chancellors
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
the 1992-93 tenure designations and new tenured
appointments, reported in the attached materials by
institutions, be approved.
Emeritus Designations/Distinguished Service Designations 1991-92
Resolution 6128: That, for their many years of dedicated service to
public higher education in the state of Wisconsin, the
Board of Regents expresses its deep appreciation to the
members of the faculty and staff who have been granted
emeritus status and distinguished service designations
by the chancellors; further, the Board of Regents
extends to each of them its best wishes for many
productive years ahead.
Report on Criteria Used and Distribution by Institution of Special
Supplemental Salary Increases and Support Costs for Selected Academic
Staff and Faculty
Resolution 6129: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
accepts the proposed specific criteria used in
developing the institutional plans for the distribution
of special supplemental salary increases and support
costs, and that the Board accepts the amounts and types
of support to be provided to UW institutions as shown in
Table I of this report.
Approval of Amendments to Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures,
UW-Madison
Resolution 6130: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the revisions to ss.
7.10(C), through 7.10(E) and 7.14(B) through 7.15(H),
Faculty Policies and Procedures, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, be approved.
Approval of Amendments to Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures,
UW-Whitewater
Resolution 6131: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the revisions to
Chapter VIII, Faculty Personnel Rules, University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater, be approved.
Authorization to Recruit Chancellor, UW-Platteville
Resolution 6132: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
approves the Request for Authorization to Recruit for a
Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Authorization to Recruit Dean, UW Center-Fox Valley
Resolution 6133: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin Centers and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Dean of the University of
Wisconsin Center-Fox Valley.
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Outstanding Teaching Awards 1992-93
With respect to Resolution 6134, Regent Gundersen voiced the concern of a
number of faculty about the methodology by which outstanding teachers are
identified. With assurance that this matter will be reviewed, he was prepared
to support the resolution.
President Lyall responded that such a review will be undertaken. The
difficulty this year was that the .25 percent set aside early in the budget
process to recognize teaching excellence was so small an amount, considering
the subsequently adopted one percent pay plan, that the exercise became more
divisive than helpful to faculty.
Upon motion by Regent Gundersen, seconded by Regent Davis, Resolution 6134
was adopted unanimously.
Resolution 6134: That the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin
System recognizes the achievements of the 1992-93
Outstanding Teaching Award recipients, commends them for
their commitment to teaching excellence, and asks the
chancellors to extend our appreciation for their
efforts.
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Report of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President Portch reported to the Committee that an amendment to the
budget bill removed statutory language requiring the UW to conduct BST
research, as well as the requirement to establish a panel of dairy farmers to
advise on the research. The budget also provided money for developing a blood
test to detect bovine tuberculosis in commercially raised deer and asked the
Board to discuss setting aside additional funds to assist in this research.
Dr. Portch proposed that research proposals for this purpose be eligible to
compete with other proposals as part of the regular applied research program.
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Equal Opportunities in Employment Report: A Report on the Status of Women
and Minority Faculty Members
The Committee discussed an Equal Opportunities in Employment Report on the
status of women and minority faculty members.
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Occasional Research Brief 92/5: Annual Status Report on Student Financial
Aid in the UW System: 1990-91
The Committee discussed a report on student financial aid in the UW System
in 1990-91.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair of the Business and Finance Committee, presented the
report.
Consent Agenda Items
Regent Gelatt presented Resolutions 6135 and 6136, which had been approved
by the Business and Finance Committee, as consent agenda items for action as a
single unit.
Upon motion by Regent Gelatt, the following resolutions were adopted, with
Regents Davis and Steil abstaining from the vote on Resolution 6135.
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Approval of Gifts, Grants and Contracts
Resolution 6135: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the gifts, grants and
contracts presented at this meeting (copy on file with
the papers of this meeting) be accepted, approved,
ratified and confirmed; and that, where signature
authority has not been previously delegated, appropriate
officers be authorized to sign agreements.
Approval of 1992-93 Budget Allocation Decision Rules
Resolution 6136: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
approves the 1992-93 annual budget allocation decision
rules.
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Segregated Fee for Intercollegiate Athletics at UW-Madison
Regent Gelatt reported that, at the May 1992 meeting, the Committee had
tabled a motion to extend the segregated fee for UW-Madison athletics to
enable legal counsel to review applicable statutes, Board policies and
internal UW System policies to answer student questions about the Board's
authority to establish the $10 fee recommended by the UW-Madison Chancellor.
At the previous day's meeting, Legal Counsel Hodulik assured the Committee
that the Board does have the authority to establish fees necessary and
convenient to the university's legitimate educational purpose. The key
feature of Resolution 6137 is approval of the fee by the Board for one year,
with the fee becoming part of the normal segregated fee process the following
year. This means that the Chancellor may impose a non-allocable fee which
would be non-allocable in 1993-94 and 1994-95, and at student option,
allocable in 1995-96. In 1993-94, the students would need to notify the
Chancellor of their intent to make the fee allocable in the third year. The
Committee heard testimony from two of the four students who addressed the
Committee at the May meeting. After discussion, the Committee approved
Resolution 6137.
It was moved by Regent Gelatt and seconded by Regent Lubar that the
following resolution be adopted by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6137: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, the $10 segregated fee
per semester for intercollegiate athletics at UW-Madison
be continued for the 1992-93 fiscal year. Further:
That, accounting procedures be maintained which makes
information on this source of income and its subsequent
expenditure readily accessible to student government
representatives responsible for recommending segregated
fees;
That, the outstanding deficit at the end of the
1991-92 fiscal year be retired within five years.
Deficit retirement shall be included in the annual
operating budget of the Athletic Department for each
of the five years. The amount of budgeted deficit
retirement shall be no less than the balance of
deficit outstanding at the close of the prior fiscal
year divided by the number of years remaining.
Deficit retirement monies may not be taken from the
segregated fee income;
That, unanticipated revenue and expenditure savings
be applied to the outstanding deficit;
That, beginning in 1993-94, the segregated fee for
athletics be addressed within the segregated fee
policy by student government, the athletic board and
the chancellor, with presentation to the Board of
Regents included in the annual operating budget;
That, the Board of Regents be assured each unit
within the Athletic Department receives regular
budget versus expenditure comparisons, and is being
properly counseled regarding variations;
That, the Athletic Department maintains accounting
practices consistent with Generally Accepted
Accounting Practices (GAAP); and
That, a proper funding relationship with the UW
Foundation is maintained.
Regent Grebe asked if legal counsel's written opinion specifically stated
that the Board has authority to impose the fee, and Ms. Hodulik replied in the
affirmative.
Regent Gelatt noted that such a fee has been used on many of the other
campuses, establishing ample precedent for the imposition of a fee of this
kind at UW-Madison.
In reply to a question by Regent Flores, Regent Gelatt explained that the
meaning of the resolution is for the fee to be non-allocable for several years
but then to become allocable, which means that the students have the choice of
whether to continue it for the year 1995-96. At that time, if the students
decide against allocating it to athletics, the fee would not be imposed.
Regent Flores said it was his understanding when the fee was initiated
that it was a temporary, three-year measure, primarily needed to keep the non-
revenue-producing sports viable. Subsequently, five non-revenue sports were
eliminated, but the fee was being continued.
Regent Gelatt noted that the clear intent of discussion by the Business
and Finance Committee was that the Board would not reimpose a non-allocable
fee for the Athletic Department and that the standard procedure has been set
in motion and will run its course. He would strongly oppose the Board
extending the fee as non-allocable in 1995-96. If the Athletic Department
could at that time convince the students to continue the fee by their choice,
the fee would be continued; but it would not be a permanent fee if the
students choose not to continue it.
Regent Flores asked how much money has been contributed to the Athletic
Department by the student fee and how much the deficit has been reduced.
Regent Gelatt replied that approximately $2.4 million has been collected
by the fee, and reduction in the debt has been $300,000.
Regent Flores emphasized his concern about students having no voice in the
decision to impose the fee. While he did not disagree that the Board of
Regents has authority under the statutes to levy the fee, he disagreed with
the mandatory manner in which it was being imposed. Such a Board mandated fee
is unique to UW-Madison and is different from processes used at other
institutions in the UW System.
If fee monies were applied to a personnel contract that extended beyond
the three-year period, Regent Hirsch asked if the fee would remain non-
allocable and be extended for the duration of that contract. Legal Counsel
Hodulik replied that such contractual obligations would have to be funded with
other monies if the fee were not extended.
Regent Hirsch noted that the faculty and staff parking fee raises another
$400,000 per year. Over three years, about $3.4 million had been put into
the Athletic Department for a net debt reduction of about $300,000. While the
Athletic Department is an important part of the institution and is addressing
some of its problems, he felt the financial management performance clearly had
not been successful.
Regent Lubar commented that, if the university is to have an athletic
department, there must be commitment to pay for it. In this case, GPR is not
available; sports revenues are increasing but still are not adequate; and
gifts alone cannot be relied upon to fill the gap. The remaining possibility
is continuation of a temporary special fee. While Regents are not pleased
with the fee, he felt it must be recognized as a valid source of income. He
saw no intention on the part of the Business and Finance Committee to continue
the fee beyond the time period provided in the resolution. Noting that other
UW campuses have athletic fees, he did not consider the fee at UW-Madison to
be unreasonable or unduly burdensome.
Regent Flores quoted the following language from s.36.09(5) of the
statutes: "Students shall have primary responsibility for the formulation and
review of policies concerning student life, services and interests. Students
in consultation with the chancellor and subject to final confirmation of the
Board shall have the responsibility for the disposition of those student fees
which constitute substantial support for campus student activities." While
the Board has the final authority to set fees, Regent Flores felt that, in
this case, students had not had the required level of participation in the
decision.
Regent Davis agreed that the salient issue in this matter relates to the
question of authority rather than to the amount of the fee. Believing that
the Board has authority to levy the fee, he urged adoption of the resolution.
Regent Gelatt explained that the intent of the resolution is to pass
responsibility for the fee to the students as quickly as is fiscally
responsible. The period before the fee becomes allocable will provide the
opportunity of full discussion with students of the merits of continuing the
fee. Therefore, he strongly supported adoption of the resolution by the
Board.
Regent Hirsch commented that, while the resolution would in three years
give the students a role in determining the fee, the students rightly were
asking to play that role now.
Regent Grebe asked legal counsel if the Board has the legal authority to
impose the fee, notwithstanding the language of s.36.09(5). Senior Counsel
Hodulik replied in the affirmative.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6137 was adopted, with Regents Flores and
Hirsch voting in opposition.
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Annual Report on Administrative Computing Strategic Planning
This report was presented to the Business and Finance Committee by William
Hogue, Senior Consultant for Information Technology, who noted that the report
contains descriptions of a wide range of activities that reflect the diversity
of the UW System institutions. Citing four C's of information technology--
communication, coordination, compatibility and coherence--
Mr. Hogue said if communication among the institutions and with System
Administration is open, coordination and compatibility will follow, which in
turn will lead to coherence. He reported that work on development plans for
the utility will continue, as well as development and expansion of the
Wisconsin Strategic Planning Project. The most important effort in the coming
years is the support, enhancement and planning for networks to improve data
communications.
The Chair suggested that the following information technology goals for
System Administration be part of System Administration's work plan for 1992-
93: to establish a process for ongoing assessment of de facto industry
standards for information technology; to adopt software, hardware and data
architecture standards in consultation with UW institutions; to review
proposed hardware and software purchases, and to review proposed software
development projects for adherence to adopted standards; to identify prototype
projects that can make early use of a standardized environment to ensure
maximum software portability among institutions; and to review and revise the
UW System five-year MIS Strategic Plan, identifying and adopting standards as
a central component of the plan.
The Committee asked for a progress report on these goals as part of the
annual MIS report at the June 1993 meeting.
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Supplies and Expense Implementation Report
Deputy Vice President Marnocha outlined for the Committee the steps taken
to implement the recommendations of the Supplies and Expense Task Force
Report, initial implementation plans having been presented to the Board in May
and June of 1991. Much has been accomplished, especially with respect to the
adoption of the total quality management philosophy. More can be expected
after the System total quality management consultant, Sue Rohan, begins work
in mid-June 1992.
The systemwide Quality Reinvestment Plan has helped to identify the
supplies and expense deficiency and reallocate resources to pressing needs.
While the Task Force report directed the institutions to reallocate savings to
meet supplies and expense needs, the forced GPR lapses of $3.2 million in
1991-92 and $7.4 million in 1992-93 make quality reinvestment decisions more
difficult.
Regent Lubar asked System Administration and the Business and Finance
Committee to work together to establish targets to quantify the savings
resulting from the implementation of the Supplies and Expense Task Force
recommendations.
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Budget Briefing
Regent Gelatt reported that the briefing provided for Regents on the
operating and capital budget processes had been extremely helpful and
informative. On behalf of the Business and Finance Committee, he thanked
Associate Vice President Kathi Sell and Vice President Paul Brown for a clear
explanation of this multi-step process.
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Presentation: UW-Stevens Point--Implementation of Quality
Reinvestment Plan
The Committee heard a presentation on UW-Stevens Point's implementation of
the Quality Reinvestment Plan. It was an interesting presentation by
Chancellor Sanders on how UW-Stevens Point has integrated strategic planning
and quality reinvestment into the budget process. Assistant Vice Chancellor
Diemer outlined the budget process timetable and gave examples of the sources
and applications of quality reinvestment funds. The Committee was pleased to
learn that strategic planning produced a clear set of institutional priorities
to guide decision making in the 1990s.
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Supplemental Gift, Grant and Contract Report
Deputy Vice President Marnocha distributed to the Committee three
supplemental gift, grant and contract summary reports. The Committee
expressed support for receiving such alternate reports on an annual basis.
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Audit Subcommittee Report
Role and Responsibilities of the Subcommittee
The Subcommittee approved a resolution on its role and responsibilities.
The resolution provides a mechanism whereby the Board, through the Audit
Subcommittee, can have direct access to the internal and external audit
functions of the UW System.
This resolution will be brought to the Business and Finance Committee at
the July 1992 meeting
Staffing of Audit Function
The Audit Subcommittee passed a resolution introduced by the Chair to
encourage System Administration to hire a sufficient number of auditors to
complete Priority One audits as identified on the audit schedule. This
resolution will be brought to the Business and Finance Committee at the July
1992 meeting.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Gundersen, Chair, presented the Committee's report.
Approval of 1992 Campus Development Plan, UW-Madison
Chancellor Shalala presented to the Committee the UW-Madison 1992 Campus
Development Plan. After hearing the presentation, the Committee unanimously
adopted Resolution 6138.
It was moved by Regent Gundersen, seconded by Regent Dreyfus and carried
unanimously that the following resolution be adopted by the Board of Regents.
Resolution 6138: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the 1992 Campus Development Plan,
reflecting updates to the 1980 Campus Development Plan
and documenting physical facilities and campus
boundaries, be approved.
Regent Davis asked if the Madison Mayor's Office had received a copy of
the UW-Madison Campus Development Plan. When advised that a copy was sent to
the City Planning Department, he noted that, because the plan involved taking
property off the tax rolls, the city should be made aware in a specific manner
of those intentions.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6138 was adopted unanimously.
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Improvements in the Capital Budget Process
Regent Gundersen summarized a report describing the improvements which
have occurred in the capital budget process. Much of what has taken place has
emanated from the Physical Planning and Development Committee's serious
concerns about multiple layers of approval through which project requests must
advance from the time of initiation to the time of completion. As a first
step, Vice President Brown was asked to develop a flow chart visualizing the
process. This led to the preparation of a paper entitled "Roles and
Relationship in the Capital Budget," a document that served as a springboard
for developing solutions to problems created by the lengthy process for moving
projects forward.
There have been a number of activities initiated over the past year which
have resulted in improvements, and there is a feeling that more of a
partnership is evolving between the staffs of the Division of Facilities
Development and UW System Administration. Because of this improved
relationship, it has been possible to make numerous changes that streamline
the process and help to ensure that buildings are constructed to meet quality
standards. Additional areas for improvement have been identified and
solutions are being developed. This is expected to be an ongoing process, and
the Committee will receive periodic reports on the results of those efforts.
Mr. Robert Brandherm, Administrator of the Division of Facilities
Development, had been invited to the meeting but could not attend because of a
scheduling conflict. He did, however, send a letter commending Vice President
Brown, members of his staff and the administrators of the various universities
for their initiatives and cooperation.
On behalf of the Committee, Regent Gundersen commended and thanked the
Division of Facilities Development and UW staff for their cooperation in
working together to achieve these positive results.
In discussion at the Board meeting, Regent Grover commended Regent
Gundersen for his dedication as Chair of the Physical Planning and Development
Committee. His leadership had played a key role in promoting the improvements
made in the facility development process.
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Energy Management Report
The Committee discussed a special report on energy management, which is
one in a series of special reports on subjects associated with
responsibilities assigned to the Physical Planning and Development Committee.
This report discussed past and present energy management activities in the UW
System, the methods of providing energy to system institutions, and data on
current and historical energy consumption levels and costs. The report
included recommendations that the UW System take a leadership role in
increasing the energy efficiency of its operations by participating as a
partner in Governor Thompson's Wisconsin Energy Initiative, and that, to the
extent possible, the UW System advance the energy efficiency and environmental
benefit principles of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Lights
Program. The Committee members were very impressed with the data reflected in
the report. The Committee encouraged continuing efforts to enhance energy
management and urged staff to continue to strive for enactment of incentive
programs which will allow agencies to retain their energy saving dollars
instead of having them revert to the state's general fund. Under recent
legislation, the institutions will be able to keep 30 percent of their
savings.
Commending the UW System for the energy management accomplishments
outlined in the report, Regent Davis agreed with the recommendations to take
part in the Wisconsin Energy Initiative and the Green Lights Program. He
suggested that, because the industry is changing so rapidly, the university
rely more on its energy suppliers to provide programmatic expertise, which
could be made available at little or not cost.
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UW-Madison Sports Medicine Facility
Vice President Brown reported to the Committee on the outcome of
discussions related to purchase of land for the UW-Madison Sports Medicine
facility.
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Tour of UW-Madison Biochemistry Building
Regent Gundersen reported that the tour showed laboratories in the Biochemistry
Building to be in a state of disrepair, with problems which included inadequate fume
venting and lack of air conditioning. As a result of laboratory inadequacies, a
world-class researcher in the department had recently moved to the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
Stating that construction and renovation of this facility must carry a
high priority, Regent Gundersen thanked the staff for providing this
informative tour.
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REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Regent Davis, Chair of the Committee, presented the report.
The Personnel Matters Review Committee met on June 1, 1992, to consider
the appeal of Dr. Jean Elefson from a UW-River Falls decision not to grant her
a tenured appointment. The appeal was considered pursuant to the November
1991 decision of the Board to grant a review of the record in this matter.
The Committee proceeded to conduct such an analysis, and supplemental
information was gathered by Senior Counsel Hodulik who served as counsel to
the Committee.
Senior Counsel Hodulik explained that the issues giving rise to the review
were the questions of whether there might have been discriminatory animus for
the decision to deny tenure and whether the decision was based on facts not
supported by the record. After completing the review, the Personnel Matters
Review Committee determined: 1) Dr. Elefson had not satisfied her burden of
showing that there was discriminatory animus; and 2) that she had failed to
satisfy her burden of showing insufficient fact in the record to support the
decision.
Stating that it was the unanimous recommendation of the Personnel Matters
Review Committee to sustain the Chancellor's decision denying tenure, Regent
Davis moved adoption by the Board of Regents of Resolution 6139 and the motion
was seconded by Regent Dreyfus.
Resolution 6139: That, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Matters
Review Committee, the Board approves and adopts the
following findings and decision in the matter of UW-
River Falls Assistant Professor Jean Elefson:
1. This matter is before the Board upon Dr. Elefson's
petition for review of the decision of UW-River
Falls not to renew her faculty appointment, which
decision resulted in the denial of tenure to Dr.
Elefson.
2. At its November 8, 1991 meeting, the Board granted
Dr. Elefson's petition for review, on the grounds
that the insufficiency of the reasons given for the
denial of tenure, together with the allegation that
Dr. Elefson was asked at a pre-tenure meeting about
her plans for having more children, gave rise to a
serious concern that the tenure denial might have
had a discriminatory animus, or may have been based
upon facts not supported by the record, resulting in
material prejudice to her candidacy and having
systemwide implications. The Personnel Matters
Review Committee has conducted the review on the
record, and has supplemented the record by the
taking of additional testimony on the issue whether
Dr. Elefson was asked at a pre-tenure meeting about
her child-bearing plans.
3. The issues before the Board on this review are
whether the decision of the institution had a
discriminatory animus, and whether the institutional
decision was based on facts not supported by the
institutional record, causing the institutional
decision to have systemwide implications.
4. Dr. Elefson has the burden of proof on the issues
before the Board on review.
5. Dr. Elefson has failed to sustain her burden of
proving that she was asked at a pre-tenure meeting
about her child-bearing plans or of showing a
discriminatory animus for the tenure denial
decision.
6. Dr. Elefson has failed to sustain her burden of
proving that the institutional decision was based on
facts not supported by the record. While the record
in this matter is not as clear or complete as is
desirable concerning the reasons for the denial of
tenure, it contains adequate facts to support the
decision of the chancellor that Dr. Elefson should
be denied tenure. Further, the institutional
decision in this case does not have systemwide
implications.
7. Accordingly, the chancellor's February 15, 1991
decision denying tenure is sustained and is adopted
as the decision of the Board in this matter, and
this review before the Board is concluded.
8. Pursuant to ss. 227.47 and 227.48, Wis. Stats., Dr.
Elefson is informed that she may, within 20 days
after service of this decision, file a written
petition for rehearing which shall specify in detail
the grounds for the relief sought and supporting
authorities. The filing of such a petition shall
not suspend or delay the effective date of the
decision. Copies of the petition must be served on
all parties of record. In addition, this decision
may be judicially reviewed by filing a petition for
review in the appropriate circuit court, as
specified in s. 227.53(1)(a)3, Wis. Stats. The petition
must be filed within 30 days of the service of this
decision, and must name as party respondent the
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin
System.
Regent Davis pointed out that, while the record in this proceeding was at
a level sufficient to sustain the Committee's judgment, it was not at a level
desirable for future proceedings. The Committee intended to work with
President Lyall and legal staff to ensure a systematic approach to compilation
of records.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6139 was adopted unanimously.
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REPORT OF REVIEW COMMITTEE ON AUDIT RELATED MATTER
UW-Madison Academic Support Services Contract
Regent Lubar presented the following report on this matter, which had been
referred by Regent President Lyon to a committee composed of Regents Schilling
(Chair), Gelatt and Lubar.
The Board of Regents approved a contract with the Washington, D.C. law
firm of Hogan and Hartson at its March 1991 meeting. It was approved as a
UW-Madison Academic Support Services contract under resolution II.4.a.
Despite the possible controversial nature of the contract, it was not
highlighted so as to allow Board inquiry or discussion.
The Committee was advised that the contract was in violation of Sections
14.11 and 20.930 of the Wisconsin Statutes. In essence, these statutes provide that
state agencies may not enter into contracts for legal services or employ an
attorney without consultation with the Attorney General and approval of the
Governor. Thus, the Board was in the unhappy position of having approved, in
ignorance, a legal services contract in violation of state law.
This matter was brought to the attention of the Audit Subcommittee of the
Board in December 1991. When it was determined that legal counsel at both UW
Madison and System Administration had been consulted before the contract was
brought to the Board, the Attorney General's office was asked to provide
counsel. Assistant Attorney General Burneatta Bridge was assigned to assist
the Committee.
The ad-hoc Committee met with Ms. Bridge to undertake a general
preliminary investigation. She interviewed a number of individuals involved
in the steps that led to the action of the Board and collected documents
relating to the contract. The ad hoc Committee met with Ms. Bridge to review
the results of her preliminary investigation; interviewed former President
Shaw; consulted with President Lyon; and met with General Counsel Stathas,
Vice Chancellor Newby and Chancellor Shalala.
After deliberation, the Committee made the following findings:
1. In April or May of 1990, Chancellor Shalala entered into a verbal
arrangement for legal services with David S. Tatel of the firm of Hogan
and Hartson in Washington, D.C.
2. The arrangement was intended to be an action in implementation of Regent
Resolution 5399, and President Shaw was generally aware of it.
3. By letter of May 30, 1990, to Mr. Tatel, Vice Chancellor Newby confirmed
that Mr. Tatel and his associates were to "...prepare a brief exploring
the legal aspects of the ROTC gay and lesbian discrimination issue..." and
send the bill to her. This letter did not discuss fees and the record is
otherwise silent as to fee arrangement and source of payment.
4. The engagement was not reduced to writing, accounted for or approved by
the normal purchasing channels until six months later when most of the
work was completed and a statement for fees was received from Mr. Tatel.
5. At some point, General Counsel Stathas advised Ms. Newby that the contract
should not be paid out of state monies and/or that the contract should be
paid from private sources. He did not inform the System President of his
concerns or take steps to insure that the contract would not be presented
to the Board over his objections.
6. After some discussion at the Madison campus as to how to pay for the
services rendered by Mr. Tatel, the arrangement became the "Hogan and
Hartson Academic Support Services Agreement" and was executed by the
parties in January 1991.
7. On February 11, 1991, the contract was sent forward by the Madison campus
for inclusion in Resolution II.4.a., contrary to their understanding that
this resolution should only be used for non-controversial actions. Those
in System Administration responsible for insuring that this understanding
is observed did not flag the item as controversial.
8. Chancellor Shalala wrote to President Shaw on February 26, 1991, to report
on UW-Madison's activities to change ROTC's discriminatory policies. She
referred to Mr. Tatel's activities, but indicated that he had been
retained on behalf of a group of prominent universities. There is no
arrangement whereby other universities would share the cost.
The Committee reached the following conclusions:
1. Exploring the option of legal challenges to ROTC discrimination against
homosexuals was within the broad mandate of Regent Resolution 5399.
2. Chancellor Shalala pursued this option openly, with the knowledge and
apparent approval of President Shaw.
3. Communications between Chancellor Shalala and Vice Chancellor Newby
regarding the arrangement with Hogan and Hartson were sketchy and Vice
Chancellor Newby and/or her office demonstrated a lack of understanding of
Wisconsin procurement statutes and procedures. Ms. Newby was new to her
position at the time.
4. The issue of whether Sections 14.11 and 20.930, Wis. Stats., applied to the
contract should have been more thoroughly addressed at the outset. Even
if said statutes did not apply--and Vice Chancellor Newby cites at least
one recent example where similar services were procured without
compliance--the contract should have been reduced to writing at the outset
and the source of funding determined.
5. Considering the confusion and controversy which developed over the
contract and its payment, neither UW-Madison, the System General Counsel,
nor System Administration generally should have permitted the contract to
come to the Board as a Resolution II.4.a. item.
The Committee made two recommendations:
1. The Board should re-examine the process by which matters come to it under
Resolution II.4.a.
2. The Board, Attorney General and Governor's Office should re-examine the
application of Sections 14.11 and 20.930, Wis. Stats., as they relate to UW
procurement. There is not a clear agreement at this time on the
definition on how those statutes relate.
Finally, the Committee met on June 2, 1992, with Chancellor Shalala, Vice
Chancellor Newby, and General Counsel Stathas and expressed extreme
displeasure with the administrative handling of this matter. The Committee
was assured that this sort of problem would not occur again in the future.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Regent President
Regent George Steil was nominated for the position of President of the
Board by Regent Lubar. The nomination was seconded by Regent Davis, and
Regent Steil was elected unanimously.
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Regent Vice President
Regent Albert Nicholas was nominated for re-election to the office of Vice
President by Regent Grebe. The nomination was seconded by Regent Gundersen,
and Regent Nicholas was re-elected unanimously.
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Regent Secretary
Upon nomination by Regent Gundersen, seconded by Regent Davis, Judith
Temby was unanimously re-elected Secretary of the Board.
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Assistant Secretary
Upon nomination by Regent Grover, seconded by Regent Flores, Marlene Alsmo
was unanimously re-elected Assistant Secretary of the Board.
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Trust Officer
Regent Lubar nominated Raymond Marnocha for the position of Trust Officer
of the Board. The nomination was seconded by Regent Hirsch, and Mr. Marnocha
was elected unanimously.
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Assistant Trust Officers
Upon nomination by Regent Krutsch, seconded by Regent Davis, Charles
Stathas was unanimously elected Assistant Trust Officer of the Board.
Upon nomination by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Dreyfus, David Konshak
was unanimously re-elected Assistant Trust Officer of the Board.
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Address of Regent President Steil
Expressing his appreciation for the confidence the Board has placed in
him, Regent Steil said he hoped to follow President Lyon's example of
leadership, patience and complete devotion to the ideals of the UW System. He
looked forward to the advice and counsel of Vice President Nicholas and to
working with President Lyall, whose leadership ability the UW System is
fortunate to have.
Regent President Steil made the following statement:
"We are facing a year of some very difficult decisions. A seat on this
Board is not a place to gain friends and win popularity. Many decisions will
have to be made which will be adverse to the wishes of some people.
"Higher education in Wisconsin is in a state of crisis from the standpoint
of carrying out its mission with restricted financial resources.
"Let me add to that we are not alone. Columbia University is looking at a
deficit of $87 million in 1993. Stanford University reduced its
administrative and academic budget by 13 percent. Yale University eliminated
11 percent of its faculty positions and is merging many departments to reduce
costs. If you read the news articles this week, you can find that is probably
not going to be enough. Apparently, huge endowments do not relieve an
institution from financial responsibility.
"When we observe state-assisted universities, we must take note of the
fact that state appropriations for higher education declined in the academic
year 1991-92 for the first time in 33 years that records have been kept.
"Mark Yudof, writing in the May 13 Chronicle of Higher Education, stated
that tuition at public universities is now growing more rapidly than at
private universities. Another survey stated that tuition in public
universities this last year went up an average of 12 percent. Private schools
went up an average of 7 percent. The University of Wisconsin went up 4.3
percent.
"These statistics cannot be ignored and certainly are telling us something
that all of us would like to avoid hearing.
"While all of this has been going on, we cannot ignore the fact that this
System, which we have been appointed to guide, has lost the respect of the
Legislature and many taxpayers. I would remind you in that regard that the
taxpayers of Wisconsin are paying approximately 32 percent of our budget.
When I speak of a loss of respect, I am speaking about our perceived lack of
fiscal responsibility. This lack of confidence in how we handle our resources
is the mother of the desire to micro-manage the university and this desire
only compounds our problems.
"It behooves each one of us as Regents, and indeed everyone connected with
this university system, to manage our resources as a sacred trust. We cannot
afford any waste and we must have fiscal responsibility--not only in fact, but
also in the perception of the taxpayers of this state. To be fiscally
responsible, we must be cognizant of the value of the product that this System
produces.
"As desirable as it might be, we cannot remain the second lowest in
tuition in the Big Ten. If we do, we will find this System in the same
predicament as California, where they are now advocating a 26 percent tuition
increase in one year. I submit that that type of management is far from
fiscal responsibility.
"While the problems facing us are in many ways monumental, we cannot,
under any circumstances, sacrifice quality. This System is the most valuable
asset of the State of Wisconsin. As Regents, we have the duty to determine
the policy for this university and then we must look to President Lyall and
the administration to carry out that policy.
"Administrative costs cannot be in any way a sacred cow. When we have to
consolidate departments and make cuts at other levels, the administration must
set the example. In that same article I referred to, Mark Yudof pointed out
that in the 1980s administrative budgets at public universities increased
almost three times the rate of increase in instructional budgets. If Yudof's
estimate is reduced by 50 percent, the result does not give us any comfort. I
am not contending that even such a reduced amount applies to our System.
However, we have a duty to investigate and several Regents have expressed
their concern to me about this subject. I have discussed this matter with
President Lyall, and I am confident she will make an objective investigation
at all levels.
"Wherever reductions in administration, faculty, academic staff and
employees are required, we must address these issues with the utmost
compassion, but also with a firm resolve to allocate all available funds to
our basic mission of teaching. While we are assisted by the state--and I
emphasize, not supported by the state--nevertheless, we must be cognizant of
needs of the State of Wisconsin other than higher education, as that is not
the only obligation of the State Treasury. We cannot be a world class
institution in every discipline. In order to be fiscally responsible, we may
have to eliminate departments at some campuses, combine departments at other
campuses as other institutions of higher learning have already done.
"I hasten to emphasize that these remedies do not in any way involve the
closing of any campus--in fact, they will prevent it.
"The Board displayed its confidence in President Lyall by electing her to
guide this ship in a stormy sea. I want to assure her that I am confident
that every Regent believes that she is equal to the task. During this next
year my only request is that each of us as Regents evaluate the proposals that
President Lyall submits to us in an objective manner and that we exhibit
confidence in her administration by not attempting to micro-manage the
university as Regents.
"I look forward to working with you to preserve and enhance the reputation
of the University of Wisconsin System as one of the outstanding institutions
of higher learning and research in the United States."
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UNFINISHED OR ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Appreciation to Chancellor Chmurny
Regent Krutsch presented the following resolution of appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Regent Davis and carried by acclamation.
Resolution 6140: Whereas, William Chmurny has served with distinction as
chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville
for nine years; and
Whereas, Chancellor Chmurny contributed substantially to
the educational environment for students and the
professional development of faculty and academic staff;
and
Whereas, Chancellor Chmurny oversaw the construction and
completion of five major campus building projects; and
Whereas, Chancellor Chmurny worked to involve the
university in the economic development of its community
and region; and
Whereas, Chancellor Chmurny successfully promoted the
university and the state as attractive sites for
National Football League summer training camps; and
Whereas, Chancellor Chmurny was ably assisted by his
wife, Kathryn, throughout his tenure,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents of
the University of Wisconsin System highly commends
William Chmurny for his outstanding service as
chancellor, extending sincere best wishes to him as he
resumes his teaching career as Visiting Professor of
Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
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Contribution by Wisconsin Power and Light
Regent Davis noted that the Wisconsin Power and Light Foundation has
supported a number of educational programs, particularly programs which assist
those who are not participating at levels the Foundation believes appropriate
in this society. The Foundation has been an active supporter of the Minority
Engineering Program at UW-Platteville and a participant in the "Do College"
program. At a cost of nearly $500,000, the Foundation is providing
scholarships for 40 disadvantaged minority students on an ongoing basis. In
the first three years of that program, 18 of the 30 scholarship winners have
selected UW System schools. This summer on the Madison campus, the Foundation
will participate in an engineering program for high school teachers and
students, as well as a program for high school mathematics and science
teachers. Firmly committed to teaching excellence, the Foundation last month
presented $5,000 checks to four UW System professors in recognition of their
excellence in undergraduate teaching. This was the second year of that
ongoing program.
Presenting to Chancellor Greenhill a contribution for the UW-Whitewater
Minority Business Program, Regent Davis stated the hope that these monies will
help those who are the most barriered to have an opportunity to reach their
full potential.
Expressing appreciation on behalf of UW-Whitewater, Chancellor Greenhill
thanked Regent Davis for his interest in the program and for the additional
contribution, which augmented other support he had given in helping the
program to be very successful.
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Relationship with University Book Store
Regent Davis inquired about correspondence received by the Regents
regarding the University Book Store's attempt to open a youth book store.
Explaining that the book store is a separate legal entity from the
university, President Lyall indicated that Chancellor Shalala has the right to
appoint three of the eight members of the book store's Board of Trustees. The
Chancellor has shared those letters of concern with her appointees to the
board, and they will investigate the matter at the next book store meeting.
The university does not directly control the University Book Store, beyond
representation on its board.
In response to a question by Regent Dreyfus, General Counsel Stathas noted
that the University Book Store is organized as a Massachusetts Trust and that
it has no tax advantage over other private sector entities. Changes in the
book store bylaws must be approved by the Board of Regents.
Regent Barry asked if the Board could initiate a change to the bylaws, and
Mr. Stathas replied in the affirmative.
Regent Dreyfus expressed the view that the Board either should assert
control over the book store or divest itself from any relationship.
Regent President Steil appointed a special committee, consisting of
Regents Barry (Chair), Flores and Dreyfus to look into the matter and report
to the Board in September. General Counsel Stathas was asked to serve as
counsel to the Committee.
Chancellor Shalala suggested that the Committee hear from representatives
of alumni, students, and the university on this matter.
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Eagle Heights Rent Increase
In reply to an inquiry by Regent Davis, President Lyall noted that letters
had been received from residents of Eagle Heights who are unhappy with the
Board-approved rent increase schedule. Those letters were being sent to the
Chancellor for response.
Regent Dreyfus noted that rent increases were needed to pay for
improvements in the facilities.
Chancellor Shalala added that rental rates are still below the market,
even with the increases.
President Lyall noted that students could opt to pay lower rent by living
in an un-remodeled apartment.
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At 11:05 a.m. the following resolution, moved by Regent Nicholas, was
adopted on a unanimous roll-call vote with Regents Barry, Davis, Dreyfus,
Flores, Gelatt, Grebe, Gundersen, Hempel, Hirsch, Nicholas and Steil (11)
voting in the affirmative. There were no dissenting votes and no abstentions.
Resolution 6141: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session to
consider personnel matters, including salary adjustments
in the Executive Pay Plan and above the Group 6 maximum,
and possible appointment of Acting Chancellor, UW-
Platteville, Vice Chancellor UW-La Crosse, Vice
Chancellor, UW-Milwaukee, and extension of leave of
absence for a staff member, UW-Eau Claire, as permitted
by s. 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats.; for possible action on a
dismissal recommendation, as permitted by s.
19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stats.; for possible action on
appointment to the Council of Trustees of the UW
Hospital and Clinics, as permitted by s. 19.85(1)(f),
Wis. Stats.; and to confer with legal counsel, as permitted
by s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats.
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CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board arose from closed session at 12:15 p.m. and made the following
announcements:
Appointment of Vice Chancellor, UW-La Crosse
Resolution 6142: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Julius Erlenbach be
appointed Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, effective
August 1, 1992, at an annual salary of $87,000.
Appointment of Vice Chancellor, UW-Milwaukee
Resolution 6143: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Kenneth Watters be
appointed Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, effective June 5,
1992, at an annual salary of $97,537.
Extension of Leave of Absence, UW-Eau Claire
Resolution 6144: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the leave of absence
for Joseph Hisrich, Director of Student Support
Services, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, be
extended from January 7, 1993 through December 31, 1994.
Appointment to Council of Trustees, UW Hospital and Clinics
Resolution 6145: That, upon recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
Artha Jean Towell be appointed as a public member of the
Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and Clinics, for
a term ending in August 1994.
Report of the Personnel Matters Review Committee on Dismissal for Just
Cause Recommendation by UW-Extension
Resolution 6146: That, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Matters
Review Committee, the Board of Regents approves and
adopts the Decision and Order on Recommendation of
dismissal in the matter of Professor Georgia Frye,
UW-Extension, a copy of which is attached.
Appointment of Acting Chancellor, UW-Platteville
Resolution 6147: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, Lee A. Halgren be
appointed Acting Chancellor, UW-Platteville, effective
June 1, 1992, at an annual salary of $93,000.
Salary Adjustments in Executive Pay Plan and Above Group 6 Maximum
Resolution 6148: That, 1992-93 salary adjustments be approved as listed
in Schedule A for university administrators in the State
Executive Pay Plan and in Schedules B and C for faculty
and academic staff whose salaries will be above the
maximum of Group 6 of the Executive Pay Plan, subject to
release of Recruitment and Retention funds by the Joint
Committee on Finance for those positions which include
such funds.
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The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Judith A. Temby
Secretary
June 30, 1992