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, September 11, 1992
9:10 a.m.
- President Steil presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Budzinski, Davis, Dreyfus, Flores, Gelatt, Grebe,
Gundersen, Hempel, Hirsch, Krutsch, Lubar, Lyon, Nicholas, Schilling
and Steil
ABSENT: Regent Grover
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Hirsch, seconded by Regent Schilling, the minutes
of the July 10, 1992, meeting were unanimously approved with the second-to-
last paragraph on page 10 revised at the request of Regent Krutsch to read as
follows:
Regent Krutsch suggested that current curricular requirements do
not appear to justify including oral and written communication
skills in a second language in the statement of goals at this time.
She also asked if an attempt is being made to provide a course in
scientific literacy for the non-scientist.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report of the Vice President of the State Board of Vocational, Technical
and Adult Education
A written report was provided by the Vice President of the State Board
of Vocational Technical and Adult Education.
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Report of the Higher Educational Aids Board
A written report was provided of the July 24, 1992, meeting of the
Higher Educational Aids Board.
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Report of the Educational Communications Board
Supplementing his written report of the August 17, 1992, meeting of the
Educational Communications Board, Regent Davis noted that the Educational
Communications Board will be seeking a new Executive Director to succeed Mr.
Paul Norton, who has accepted another position.
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Report of the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and Clinics
Regent Flores, Chair of the Council, reported that, at its September 10,
1992, meeting, the Council welcomed two new members: Artha Jean Towel, of
Madison, and Dr. Andrew Crummy, the new Chief of Medical Staff at the
hospital. Eloise Anderson has resigned from the Council.
The Council was advised that outpatient volume for the first two months
of the fiscal year increased significantly over the same period a year ago,
and inpatient activity was approximately the same as a year ago. Recruitments
are underway for new chairs in five clinical departments of the Medical
School.
Reporting on the annual audit of the UW Hospital, Mr. Fred Ford, of
Peat, Marwick of Milwaukee, informed the Council that the hospital is in a
strong financial position. He noted the hospital's ratio of debt service
coverage as being particularly strong with a ratio of 5.6 compared to the 2.5
national average for a teaching hospital. Areas of concern are the hospital's
cash reserves of approximately 50 days, and the average days of uncollected
revenue, which rose to 81 days last year--about the national average.
The Council discussed the issue of hospital restructuring. After
briefly reviewing the origination of the restructuring proposal, Vice
Chancellor Noren outlined the Integrated Working Proposal for University
Hospital Restructuring, a report resulting from the efforts of the six work
groups appointed in March 1992 to develop operational details for two methods
of restructuring: 1) delegation of the hospital management to the Board of
Regents; and 2) the establishment of a public authority to operate the
hospital. Dr. Noren reported that, following careful review of the
comprehensive report, the public authority model emerged as the favored
approach for restructuring.
Faculty from the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy already have
endorsed the public authority working proposal. The Faculty Senate and
Academic Staff Assembly will take action on the proposal in the coming weeks.
The fundamental issue to be addressed by restructuring is preservation of the
hospital's ability to support the university's academic mission related to
health professions education and research in the health sciences. Council
discussion focused chiefly on the issue of governance, particularly the size
and makeup of the public authority's board of governors. The working proposal
calls for a board of 22 members--12 members representing the public and 10
representing the university. Several Council members suggested that a 22-
member board may be too large, and others suggested revisions in board membership.
Dr. Noren concluded by outlining the timetable for further consideration
of the proposal, noting that if the Board of Regents' action were to occur at
its October meeting, then the proposal would be submitted to the Governor and
the Legislature for consideration during the next legislative session--January
to March 1993. If approved by the Legislature and Governor, implementation
could possibly occur 6 to 12 months later. The Council adopted a resolution
endorsing both the concepts of hospital restructuring and the recommendation
for a public authority model as the preferred option. The Council also
suggested that the Board of Regents appoint a committee to address the
governance issues raised by the Council and by other groups who have reviewed
the proposal.
Finally, the Council appointed Regent Krutsch to serve on the Council's
Quality Assurance Subcommittee, replacing Ms. Anderson, whose resignation from
the Council left a vacancy on the subcommittee.
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Report on Legislative Matters
A written report was provided by Acting Vice President Judith Ward.
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1992 Campus Tour Schedule
Regent President Steil reported on two campus tours being arranged for
the Regents at his request through the offices of Senior Vice President for
Administration and the Vice President for University Relations.
On the first tour, scheduled for September 28 and 29, participants will
visit the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, the UW Center-
Marshfield/Wood County, a high-tech dairy farm which has benefited from a
close working relationship with the university, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout and
UW-River Falls. On the second tour, scheduled for October 19 and 20,
participants will visit UW-Platteville, the Gundersen Clinic, UW-La Crosse, UW
Center-Rock County, UW-Whitewater, and UW-Parkside. On both tours, Regents
will have the opportunity to meet with business and community leaders, as well
as faculty, students and staff on each campus.
These visits, Regent Steil stated, will provide an excellent opportunity
for Regents to become better acquainted with the diversity and strengths of
the UW System and some of its fine programs. The visits also will provide an
on-site perspective of some of the critical issues facing higher education in
these times.
There had been a very positive response to these tour plans, with a
number of Regents already having signed up for each of them. Others commented
that, while they cannot attend at this time, the idea is a good one.
Expressing appreciation for the interest shown by Regents and for the
cooperation of the personnel involved at the campuses and in System
Administration, President Steil said that more visits would be arranged in the
future, so that the Regents will have the opportunity to become better
acquainted with all of the schools within the UW System.
During his first three months as President, Regent Steil had made a
concerted effort to visit as many campuses as possible. Accompanied by the
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, he had visited UW-Superior, UW-
River Falls, UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Platteville and UW Center-Richland
Center. In each of these communities, they met with community leaders,
faculty, administrators and students. On September 14, they planned to visit
UW-Stevens Point and the UW Center-Marathon County. No amount of reading, he
commented, could equal the actual experience of being on campus.
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Partnership Week
President Steil reported that, during the week of September 21 through
25, 1992, the UW System will participate in the first "Governor's Higher
Education/Business Partnership Week," a statewide series of programs
highlighting the significant role of state and private post-secondary
education in the economic life of Wisconsin.
More than 50 local events are planned from Superior to Kenosha,
involving the UW System, VTAE campuses, and independent colleges and
universities. As a source of technology transfer, job-ready graduates and
faculty/staff expertise, he noted, higher education in this state has much to
offer its partners in the business world. "Partnership Week" will be a
showcase for such programs.
Encouraging Regents to participate insofar as their schedules permit,
Regent Steil indicated his intention to attend programs at UW-Whitewater and
UW Center-Rock County.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
Approval of Nonpersonnel Actions
Presenting Resolution 6192, President Lyall drew attention to (1) a
memorandum of understanding between UW-Madison and the Department of Health
and Social Services for storage of toxic waste materials; and (2) two legal
services contracts--one for a seminar on sports law and the other with the
Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy to teach assessment of the legal needs of
elderly persons with disabilities. These are both instructional contracts,
not representational legal services contracts.
Regent Gelatt suggested that items over $5,000 be individually
identified in the future listings.
Upon motion by Regent Gelatt, seconded by Regent Davis, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously:
Resolution 6192: That the report of nonpersonnel actions by
administrative officers to the Board of Regents and
information 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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Presentation: Regents' Teaching Excellence Award
President Lyall announced this to be the first year for the Regents'
Teaching Excellence Award, having been established in the spring of this year
with funds reprogrammed from the former Regents' Professorship Program. The
Board voted to make awards this year in memory of Joyce Erdman, former Regent
President, who died in a tragic accident last year. Her physical and
intellectual energy and her commitment to students will live on in this Award.
Her husband, Marshall, himself an outstanding supporter of the university,
attended this presentation, along with his son, Tim.
Two Award winners were selected by a Regents' Committee, composed of
Regent Krutsch (Chair), Regent Emeritus Clusen and Regent Flores. These first
Awards in recognition of the importance of teaching in the UW System go to
Professor Max Schoenfeld, Professor of History at UW-Eau Claire, and Professor
Robert Burrows, Professor of English at UW-Whitewater. Currently being on a
sabbatical, Professor Burrows will be recognized at a meeting next spring.
As Chair of the Committee, Regent Krutsch outlined some reasons why
Professor Schoenfeld was selected as one of this year's recipients: his strong
commitment to teaching and student learning; his use of effective teaching
strategies; and the significant impact he has had on students' intellectual
development during his 30-year career. Having received his BA in 1957 from
Allegheny College and his Ph.D. from Cornell in 1962, he is a member of the
Phi Beta Kappa. He has taught History at UW-Eau Claire since 1964 and has
authored five books.
The Committee was inspired, Regent Krutsch said, by his dedication to
both his discipline and his students, and she encouraged Wisconsin Public
Radio to air selected lectures of the Teaching Excellence Award recipients as
a true state resource.
Professor Schoenfeld is a representative of many other nominees in
several significant ways, she continued. He has a great love for and dynamic
interest in both his discipline and his profession; his courses are rigorous
and he has high expectations of his students; and through his teaching methods
and his sincere interest in individual students, he has profoundly affected
many of their lives.
Regent Krutsch commented that, as a Regent, she would like to see master
teachers such as Dr. Schoenfeld have the opportunity to more substantially
influence the direction of organizations such as the Undergraduate Teaching
Improvement Council. Excellence in teaching is most effectively promoted by
those who embody that excellence. Possibly, time at UTIC could be compulsory
service for recipients of this Award.
"In a decade where we will be hearing more about outputs in education,
Regent Krutsch continued, "it is instructive to listen to Professor
Schoenfeld's ideas about what he would like his students to learn from his
courses. He asks, 'First, that they will have broadened and deepened their
knowledge. Second, that they will have developed the habit of thinking
critically and will have acquired skills in analyzing information,
categorizing and evaluating the worth of what they learn. Third, that they
will have mastered the skills of how to research a subject and to express
their ideas clearly in speaking and in writing. Fourth, that they will
ultimately understand that values are as important as knowledge and skills.'"
Regent Krutsch concluded by quoting some of the remarks in support of
Professor Schoenfeld's nomination, made by W. A. Jacobs, a former student of
his, who said that he feels fortunate to have been introduced to this
discipline and profession by a great teacher. "Nothing in my experience as a
student had so powerful an effect on my mind, nothing so stimulated thinking
as my Schoenfeld lectures. . . . I learned the basics of good judgment from
him. . . . In his lectures, one saw a seamless pattern of definition,
classification, comparison, contrast, and, finally, interpretation. One
learned the high and difficult art of crafting firm conclusions while
remaining open to revision from evidence or logic. History, in the grand
sense, is a mystery. Some want to solve it--to master it by formula; others
recoil in confusion and retreat into formless antiquarianism. Professor
Schoenfeld represents and teaches the middle way. . . . In short, he taught
me how to be a reasonable person. That was far more important than any fact
or idea about early modern England. It is the most valuable gift any teacher
can bestow on a pupil. I will always be grateful."
Marshall Erdman then joined Regent Krutsch in presenting the award to
Professor Schoenfeld.
Professor Schoenfeld explained what it means to be a UW System faculty
member and his educational philosophy by stating that improving his own
knowledge and understanding through scholarly research and integrating the
results enriches his teaching. He said that he has been fortunate to work in
an environment of gifted colleagues, supportive superiors and intellectually
curious students. He hopes that his students will have broadened and
deepened their knowledge; developed a habit of thinking critically and
acquired skills to analyze information; mastered research skills and
expression of ideas; and learned that values are as important as knowledge and
skills.
Encouraging his students to reach their goals by having high
expectations, he takes an interest in their concerns and ambitions. He holds
himself accountable to a high personal standard of conduct as an incentive and
also learns from his students in order to improve his own skills and
effectiveness. Finally, he said, students learn and respond better because "I
care about what I am doing and I enjoy doing it."
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Statement by President Lyall
In remarks of welcome to the new academic year, President Lyall made a
statement which emphasized that the UW System is in good condition; that
creative change is underway; and that more change is needed to sustain
excellence and educational opportunity. The statement invited all to join in
sustaining the social compact to assure that the Wisconsin Idea continue to
thrive, and urged the development of accountability measures based on outcomes
achieved for Wisconsin. The full text of the President's statement is
attached as EXHIBIT A.
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Section UWS 17.06(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code:
Student Nonacademic Misconduct--Discriminatory Harassment
Adoption of the following resolution was moved by Regent Barry and
seconded by Regent Grebe:
Whereas, the Board of Regents strongly and unequivocally condemns
discriminatory harassment in any form and deplores the intolerant
attitudes which underlie harassing words and deeds; and
Whereas, the Board of Regents hereby reaffirms the Statement of Basic
Principles, unanimously adopted on March 6, 1992, which states as its
first sentence -- "True learning requires free and open debate, civil
discourse, and tolerance of many different individuals and ideas," and
further states the Board's commitment to maintaining an environment
conducive to teaching and learning that is free from intimidation for
all students; and
Whereas, the Board of Regents hereby reinforces the call issued in that
statement for all members of the university and the wider community to
honor and embrace the spirit of the Statement of Principles, and for all
UW institutions to strongly and proactively promote through educational
efforts the values of tolerance and diversity so essential to the free
exchange of ideas and a productive learning environment; and
Whereas, consistent with the Statement of Basic Principles, the Board of
Regents in May 1992 adopted UWS 17.06(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code, which
prohibits the utterance of discriminatory epithets directed at specific
individuals; and
Whereas, since that time, rulings by the United States and Wisconsin
Supreme Courts have cast doubt on the constitutionality of UWS 17.06(2)
-- doubt which could be resolved conclusively only by costly litigation;
Therefore, the Board of Regents initiates action at this time to repeal
Section UWS 17.06(2). The Board takes this action because of serious
doubt about the constitutionality of this provision and not because of
any weakening of commitment to the Statement of Basic Principles. The
Board of Regents reaffirms that it is the policy of the Board to pursue
civil and criminal remedies and to apply appropriate provisions of
Chapter UWS 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to respond to assaultive and
violent conduct, physical threats and intimidation, and destruction of
property that may be associated with discriminatory harassment.
The Board hereby directs UW System Administration staff to prepare in
proper form, and submit to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
for review, a proposed rule-making order repealing UWS 17.06(2), Wisconsin
Administrative Code, concerning discriminatory harassment by students; and
further
The Board directs the Secretary of the Board of Regents to file a notice
with the Revisor of Statutes, for inclusion in the Wisconsin Administrative
Register, stating that the proposed repeal of the rule will be promulgated
without public hearing unless a petition is received by the Board of
Regents within 30 days after publication of the notice, signed by any of
the following: (1) Twenty-five natural persons who will be affected by
the proposed rule; (2) a municipality that will be affected by the
proposed rule; or (3) an association which is representative of a farm,
labor, business or professional group that will be affected by the
proposed rule.
Noting that a friendly campus environment is a key to attracting and
retaining minority students, Regent Schilling thought minority students would
construe the proposed action as a retreat from commitment on the part of the
Board. He recalled the many hours spent consulting with legal experts and
others in an effort to craft the best possible rule. It is recognized that
most problems of insensitivity should be remedied by education and that UWS
17.06(2) applies only to that rare circumstance when an individual is singled
out and verbally attacked in order to make that person feel unwelcome on
campus. Citing as an example the case of male students verbally harassing
black women in the library, Regent Schilling noted that such speech would be
prohibited under well-established workplace laws if those same students were
doing dishes together in the Student Union.
He noted that legal advice received by the Board rendered the opinion
that the rule is constitutional, notwithstanding the Supreme Court cases. It
is a great disappointment, he stated, that some doubt about constitutionality,
and speculative concern about cost, would keep the Board from continuing to do
everything possible to create the right kind of environment and protect
deserving students from venal conduct.
Expressing agreement with Regent Schilling, Regent Flores moved to
request the Attorney General's opinion on the constitutionality of UWS
17.06(2). The motion was seconded by Regent Schilling.
Regent President Steil interpreted the motion by Regent Flores as a
motion to amend the resolution.
In response to a question by Regent Gelatt, Regent Flores said his
intention was to receive the Attorney General's opinion before starting a
repeal procedure.
Regent Gundersen commented that the extensive testimony before the Board
concerning incidents of verbal harassment seemed to have been forgotten. He
thought an opinion from the Attorney General would be in order, rather than
moving to repeal the rule on the basis of doubts alone. The UW's
constitutional experts, he noted, believe the rule to be constitutional.
Questioning the role of a State Attorney General's opinion on a U.S.
constitutional issue, Regent Dreyfus assumed such an opinion would be advisory
only. He also questioned the wisdom of asking for an opinion in the midst of
an election year lest there be a lengthy delay, leaving the rule in limbo in
the interim.
Regent Gelatt suggested the possibility of hiring a constitutional
lawyer from a Wisconsin firm to provide an objective and nonpolitical opinion.
Noting that the rule was designed to deal with a serious and continuing
problem, President Lyall said that UW institutions need means to deal with
such incidents. The legal advice received so far suggested that the revised
rule will pass the constitutional test. She suggested that all legal inquiry,
including an inquiry to the Attorney General, be exhausted before repealing a
rule which helps to assure minority students that the UW can protect them from
discriminatory harassment.
Commenting that controversy over the rule is developing into a festering
sore, Regent Lubar thought a disinterested legal opinion should be obtained.
If doubt as to constitutionality remained, the rule should be repealed and the
focus should be shifted to address harassing conduct and not speech.
Regent Davis spoke against repeal of the rule, commenting that he
thought policy should be made slowly, with great debate, as this rule had been
enacted only after extensive testimony and by votes with substantial
majorities. He had grave concern about reversing that policy precipitously,
without having the best information that could be obtained. He did not
believe the Board should ignore the court rulings which had been handed down,
but suggested that dispassionate analysis be done before making so significant
a change in policy.
Another argument against quick policy reversal, Regent Davis commented,
is that large institutions expect reasonable stability of direction from their
governing bodies, with any change being well thought out. If policies are
reversed too quickly, he felt an administration might react by merely waiting
to see if the policy will be reversed again. A further risk in reversing
policies too quickly, he observed, is that politicians will be more likely to
step in if they do not believe decisions are firmly rooted in facts and based
on the merits of the situation.
Finally, he thought repeal of the rule would certainly be seen as a
decommitment from resolve to deal with the problem of harassment. If the rule
were repealed, he felt the Board must have a plan for dealing with the
harassing incidents which continue to occur.
Regent Davis moved to table the resolution until a legal opinion could
be obtained on the constitutionality of the rule. The motion was seconded by
Regent Schilling.
After points of order were raised, the motion was withdrawn so that
debate could continue.
Regent Budzinski felt requesting a legal opinion would be simply a means
of delaying an action that he felt should be taken at this meeting.
With regard to the motion to seek an Attorney General's opinion, Regent
Steil noted the Attorney General's intention to appeal the decision of the
Wisconsin Supreme Court in a related matter. He thought it would be difficult
to write an opinion on a subject about which he had taken a public position.
The proposed amendment was withdrawn by Regent Flores.
Regent Budzinski called for the question.
Points of parliamentary procedure were raised with regard to calling of
the question, and a five-minute recess was taken to allow research on the
procedural issues involved.
Regent Budzinski agreed to withdraw his call for the question with the
understanding that debate would continue without reintroduction of a motion to
table the resolution.
Regent Dreyfus stated his strong feelings about freedom of both written
and spoken communication, noting the unanimous opposition of the media to the
rule. If the resolution were adopted, he intended to introduce a motion to
seek further legal advice from sources outside the campus, in order to address
the concerns that had been raised.
Regent Grebe had voted against the new rule when it was adopted and
intended to vote for the resolution to repeal the rule because he was even
more convinced that the rule is unconstitutional. He also had a serious
reservation, if the rule were deemed constitutional on its face, about the
ability to administer it in a constitutional manner. While he shared Regent
Davis' concerns about the effect of rapid change of policy, he took some
comfort in the fact that the rule was not being enforced at this time. He
thought it very likely that there would be public hearings on repealing the
rule, which would allow time to pursue additional legal advice. Thus, he
favored the motion to repeal and also favored the suggestion by Regent Dreyfus
to seek additional legal advice.
Regent Davis moved to amend the resolution by adding the following
sentence: A systemwide committee will be appointed to make a recommendation
on whether or not substitute rules or processes are needed to address
discriminatory conduct on campus. The motion was seconded by Regent Lyon.
Put to the vote, the amendment was adopted, with Regent Nicholas voting
in opposition.
Regent Flores explained that he had suggested asking for an Attorney
General's opinion as an expeditious way of resolving doubts by the least cost
method. Expressing his opposition to hiring an expensive law firm to render
an opinion, he observed that constitutionality is best determined in the
courts.
Regent Hirsch commented that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling had been
unanimous in finding the St. Paul ordinance unconstitutional, although the
justices differed in their reasoning. He did not consider comparing this rule
to the workplace rules an applicable analogy, since students are not employees
of the university. Given the Supreme Court ruling, he did not believe the
rule would be found constitutional.
He agreed with Regent Davis' amendment in that, if the rule is repealed,
there must be some steps taken in order to send a positive message that the
Board would look for other ways to make sure that the University System is a
hospitable place where people can learn in a safe environment.
Regent Lyon considered UWS 17.06(2) to be an important component of the
Design for Diversity and a fair policy developed with the benefit of extensive
testimony and exhaustive debate. Noting the diligent efforts that had been
made to conform the rule to constitutional requirements, he urged that a legal
opinion be obtained before acting on repeal of the rule.
Regent Nicholas commented that in his view free speech on campus is a
more important value than any benefit that might result from restricting
speech. He also considered UWS 17.06(2) one-sided and unfair. He thought
other rules and laws, in combination with education and common sense, should
be adequate to motivate people to work together for the common purpose of
providing a good educational atmosphere.
It was his belief that more than enough time had been spent on this
issue over the years and that everyone had adequate opportunity to be fully
heard. He had voted against the amendment because he did not wish the issue
to return to the Board again. However, he was willing to vote for the
resolution as amended, although he favored the resolution as originally
written.
Regent Schilling asked the Board to ponder the willingness to litigate
land contracts, trademarks, and personnel matters--but not basic human rights.
Put to a roll-call vote, the resolution, as amended, was adopted, with
Regents Barry, Budzinski, Dreyfus, Grebe, Hempel, Hirsch, Krutsch, Lubar,
Nicholas and Steil voting "Aye" (10), and Regents Davis, Flores, Gelatt,
Gundersen, Lyon, and Schilling voting "No" (6).
The resolution as amended and adopted follows:
Resolution 6193: Whereas, the Board of Regents strongly and
unequivocally condemns discriminatory harassment in any
form and deplores the intolerant attitudes which
underlie harassing words and deeds; and
Whereas, the Board of Regents hereby reaffirms the
Statement of Basic Principles, unanimously adopted on
March 6, 1992, which states as its first sentence --
"True learning requires free and open debate, civil
discourse, and tolerance of many different individuals
and ideas," and further states the Board's commitment
to maintaining an environment conducive to teaching and
learning that is free from intimidation for all
students; and
Whereas, the Board of Regents hereby reinforces the
call issued in that statement for all members of the
university and the wider community to honor and embrace
the spirit of the Statement of Principles, and for all
UW institutions to strongly and proactively promote
through educational efforts the values of tolerance and
diversity so essential to the free exchange of ideas
and a productive learning environment; and
Whereas, consistent with the Statement of Basic
Principles, the Board of Regents in May 1992 adopted
UWS 17.06(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code, which prohibits
the utterance of discriminatory epithets directed at
specific individuals; and
Whereas, since that time, rulings by the United States
and Wisconsin Supreme Courts have cast doubt on the
constitutionality of UWS 17.06(2) -- doubt which could
be resolved conclusively only by costly litigation;
Therefore, the Board of Regents initiates action at
this time to repeal Section UWS 17.06(2). The Board
takes this action because of serious doubt about the
constitutionality of this provision and not because of
any weakening of commitment to the Statement of Basic
Principles. The Board of Regents reaffirms that it is
the policy of the Board to pursue civil and criminal
remedies and to apply appropriate provisions of Chapter
UWS 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to respond to
assaultive and violent conduct, physical threats and
intimidation, and destruction of property that may be
associated with discriminatory harassment.
The Board hereby directs UW System Administration staff
to prepare in proper form, and submit to the
Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for review, a
proposed rule-making order repealing UWS 17.06(2),
Wisconsin Administrative Code, concerning discriminatory
harassment by students; and further
The Board directs the Secretary of the Board of Regents
to file a notice with the Revisor of Statutes, for
inclusion in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, stating that
the proposed repeal of the rule will be promulgated
without public hearing unless a petition is received by
the Board of Regents within 30 days after publication
of the notice, signed by any of the following:
(1) Twenty-five natural persons who will be affected by
the proposed rule; (2) a municipality that will be
affected by the proposed rule; or (3) an association
which is representative of a farm, labor, business or
professional group that will be affected by the
proposed rule.
A systemwide committee will be appointed to recommend
whether substitute rules or processes are needed to
address discriminatory conduct on UW System campuses.
Regent Dreyfus moved adoption of the following resolution, and the
motion was seconded by Regent Budzinski.
That the President be authorized to seek advice from
eminent legal and constitutional scholars and
practitioners to help us craft a rule to strengthen the
hands of university administrators and faculty to deal
with this problem while preserving both the goals of
the university as stated in our anti-discrimination
policies and our traditional commitment to free and
open exchange of all ideas on our several campuses.
Citing support of the chancellors for UWS 17.06(2), Regent Gundersen
suggested that the chancellors be invited to provide full input in crafting
any new rule.
At the suggestion of Regent Krutsch, the proposed resolution was amended
to add the words "if necessary" after the word "rule."
Stating that he would vote against the resolution, Regent Flores
remarked that the Board had already heard from eminent scholars on the matter.
To pay for assistance in crafting another rule would be futile, he felt, since
the Board seemed clearly unwilling to adopt a new rule.
Regent Nicholas expressed concern about the cost implications of the
resolution.
Regent Dreyfus explained that he took seriously Regent Schilling's point
that money is spent to litigate all kinds of other matters. Nothing is more
fundamental to the university, Regent Dreyfus commented, than trying to
preserve free speech and at the same time preserve an environment of access to
education for all students. The kind of advice contemplated by the
resolution, he added, might be provided by an historian rather than by a
lawyer.
President Steil pointed out that appointment of outside legal counsel is
controlled by the Governor. In a recent conference with President Lyall,
President Steil, and Vice President Nicholas, the Governor emphasized strongly
that he wants to keep costs of outside counsel under control.
Instead of outside counsel, Regent Lubar suggested obtaining advice from
the UW chancellors and deans of students as to what sort of rules, in addition
to existing rules, they would propose and how they would intend to implement
them.
Regent Krutsch felt that eminent scholars would be likely to disagree on
the content of any particular rule. She suggested that rules might be crafted
internally to focus on harassing conduct rather than speech and might deal
with harassment in general, rather than harassment of particular categories of
students.
Regent Gundersen asked the media to inform the public that the Board's
goal has been to create an environment in which students could learn without
harassment and to do so without infringing on First Amendment rights.
Regent Dreyfus stated that, on matters of First Amendment rights, he
took media opinion very seriously. He did not accept the view that it is not
possible to strengthen the hands of administrators to deal with harassment,
while at the same time adhering to the tradition of unfettered expression and
inquiry.
Put to a roll-call vote, the resolution was defeated, with Regents
Budzinski, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Gundersen, Lyon, and Schilling voting "Aye"
(7), and Regents Barry, Davis, Flores, Hempel, Hirsch, Krutsch, Lubar,
Nicholas, and Steil voting "No" (9).
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Regent Steil reported that the Executive Committee met on August 4,
1992, by telephone conference, and adopted Minnesota reciprocity tuition
schedules for 1992-93.
The minutes of the meeting and tuition schedule are attached as
EXHIBIT B.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair of the Committee, presented the report.
Consent Agenda Items
Regent Gelatt presented Resolutions 6194-6197, which were unanimously
approved by the Business and Finance Committee, and moved their adoption by
the Board of Regents as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by
Regent Hirsch.
It was noted by Regent Gelatt that Resolution 6194 included a $1 million
contract from Motorola to the UW-Madison Center for X-Ray Lithography, which
was not included in this month's listing and totals. Because of the size and
timeliness of signing the award, approval was required at this time. The
award will be included in the following month's totals. He also noted that an
award from EBASCO Services is included in the September report.
Put to the vote, the following resolutions were adopted, with Regent
Davis abstaining from the vote on Resolution 6194:
Approval of Gifts, Grants and Contracts
Resolution 6194: 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.
Acceptance of Eleanor S. Poss Bequest
Resolution 6195: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the bequest of the
late Eleanor S. Poss, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin be
accepted; and that the Trust Officer or Assistant Trust
Officer be authorized to sign receipts and do all
things necessary to effect the transfer for the benefit
of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School.
(In disposing of the residue of the estate the Will
provides:
FOURTH: I give, devise and bequeath all of the rest,
residue and remainder of my estate, other than tangible
personal property specifically bequeathed, real,
personal and mixed, of every kind and nature and
wheresoever situated, of which I may die seized or
possessed, or to which I may be entitled at the time of
my death, to the following named organizations, in the
percentages shown:
University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin,
Ten Percent (10).)
Approximately $86,000.00 will be received from her
estate.
Report on Base Salary Adjustments to Recognize Competitive Factors
Resolution 6196: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Report of Base
Salary Adjustments to Recognize Competitive Factors
Required by Section 396.09(1)(j), Wisconsin Statutes,
be accepted for transmittal to state Officials.
Authorization to Recruit: Vice Chancellor for Administration, UW-Madison
Resolution 6197: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Vice Chancellor for
Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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The following three items were considered at a portion of the Business
and Finance Committee meeting to which all Regents were invited.
Report of Governor's Commission on UW System Compensation
Milton Neshek, Chair of the Governor's Commission on UW system
Compensation, presented the Commission's final report, which included nine
major recommendations (EXHIBIT C). Regent members spoke in favor of the
recommendations, with discussion focussing on the proposal for a unified
budget and on the recommendations concerning the role of tuition increases.
Opposition to tuition increases was expressed by Julie Laundrie of the
United Council of UW Student Governments. Larry Lockwood, of the UW-Madison
Academic Staff Executive Committee, spoke in favor of decoupling faculty and
academic staff compensation from that of other state employees, but in
opposition to the recommendation that agreement be reached on reclassification
of some academic staff positions.
It was moved by Regent Gelatt and seconded by Regent Budzinski that
Resolution 6198 be adopted by the Board of Regents.
Resolution 6198: Whereas, the UW Board of Regents considers the
recommendations of the 1992 Report of the Governor's
Commission on UW System Compensation to be a strong,
balanced package that will strengthen the UW System and
serve the interests of the State of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, the Board of Regents considers it important to
implement these measures as expeditiously as possible;
and
Whereas, the Board of Regents expresses its deep
appreciation to the Members of the Commission and to
the staff who assisted the Commission for their time,
hard work, and dedication;
Therefore, be it resolved that the UW Board of Regents
adopts the 1992 Report of the Governor's Commission on
UW System Compensation, including all of its
recommendations. The nine major recommendations of the
Commission are attached (EXHIBIT C). For those
recommendations requiring statutory changes, the Board
requests that the UW System President incorporate the
applicable statutory requests in the 1993-95 UW System
biennial budget request. For those recommendations
within the current authority of the Board of Regents,
the Board requests that the UW System President provide
an implementation plan for Board review beginning at
the October 8-9, 1992, Board of Regents meetings.
Although he had voted against the resolution at the Committee meeting,
Regent Flores commented that the report is meritorious, and the Commission did
excellent work. His concern was with the recommendation that tuition play a
greater role in supporting the needs of the UW System, which would mean a
departure from the 65 percent GPR/35 percent tuition formula for sharing of
instructional cost. Chairman Neshek had later assured him that it was not the
Commission's intent to bind the Board to any formula change; rather, the
intent was to give the Board a free hand in dealing with the issue of tuition.
This explanation satisfied Regent Flores' concern, and he intended to vote for
the resolution at this meeting.
Regent Schilling commended Chairman Neshek, Vice Chair Grebe, Regent
Gelatt and all other members of the Commission for their outstanding report.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6198 was unanimously adopted.
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Tuition Policy - First Reading
Regent Gelatt reported that President Lyall presented for first reading
of a Tuition Review Paper that included a number of tuition-setting approaches
and financial aid options.
At the October meeting, a panel of experts and interested parties will
discuss issues such as tuition-funded financial aid. The Board of Regents
will then be asked to take action on any changes to current policy to be
implemented in the 1993-95 biennial budget. Action on the budget itself will
be taken in November.
Regent discussion focused on technical aspects of the report, guiding
principles, and questions on tuition policy. Regents concluded that options
linking financial aid to tuition should be considered, although there was not
unanimous support for such options. There was considerable support for
reviewing the percentage of instructional cost paid by various classes of
students and for consideration of having each non-resident class pay 100
percent of the cost of instruction. The Board asked that revenue summaries of
the various alternatives be presented at the October meeting and made requests
for other information to be brought to the October meeting.
In discussion at the Board meeting, Regent President Steil said it would
be ill-advised to believe reports in the press that a 20 percent tuition
increase is being contemplated. His discussions with Regents and with
President Lyall indicated that double-digit inflation on rates of tuition
would be totally unacceptable. The goal will be to hold tuition increases to
less than ten percent.
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Draft Proposal for UW Hospital Restructuring
Chancellor Shalala and Vice Chancellor Noren presented the draft
proposal to establish a public authority to operate University of Wisconsin
Hospital and Clinics. Regents questioned the efficiency and effectiveness of
the proposed 22-member board. Regent Lubar requested that Regent President
Steil appoint a Regent committee to consider the matter.
Regent President Steil announced at the Board meeting the appointment of
a committee consisting of Regent Lubar (Chair), Regent Flores, and Regent
Nicholas to study the restructuring proposal as a whole and report their
recommendations to the Board before November 1, 1992.
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Informational Report on Distribution of 1992-93 Salary Increases for
Faculty and Academic Staff
Regent Gelatt reported that Assistant Vice President Sonnleitner
presented to the Business and Finance Committee the annual UW System
Informational Report on Distribution of 1992-93 Salary Increases for Faculty
and Academic Staff. The report showed that 1 percent of the faculty and 5
percent of the academic staff received no pay plan or quality reinvestment
program increase; that 44 percent of the faculty and 52 percent of the
academic staff received pay plan and quality reinvestment program increases of
between 4.01 percent and 6 percent; and that only 1,298 faculty and 749 staff
received quality reinvestment program adjustments of more than $1,000.
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Annual Report of Sick Leave Usage
Associate Vice President Wright presented to the Committee the Annual
Report on the Use of Sick Leave, required by the Secretary of the Department
of Administration as a condition of granting a waiver of the statutory cap on
the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated by faculty and academic staff
for conversion to payments for health insurance after retirement. At this
time all institutions, with the exception of UW-Madison, have received a
waiver of the cap for faculty and academic staff. UW-Madison plans to request
a waiver of the cap before the end of this calendar year.
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Trust Fund Matters
Regent Gelatt reported that the Business and Finance Committee received
from Assistant Trust Officer Konshak an overview of the UW System Trust Funds
Earnings Distribution/Small Fraction Spending Plan. The report notes that
unless the income increases, or market value declines, it is unlikely that the
5 percent distribution target for 1992-93 will be attained.
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Report of the Vice President
Senior Vice President Bornstein provided the Committee with a brief
update on Total Quality Management.
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Investment Managers
Regent Gelatt moved adoption by the Board of Regents of the following
resolution which had been approved in closed session of the Business and
Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Regent Nicholas.
Resolution 6199: That, upon the recommendation of the Trust Fund
Evaluation Team, the Trust Officer or Assistant Trust
Officer be authorized to contract services as
investment counsel the firms of ANB Investment
Management, Banc One Investment Advisors, First
Wisconsin Asset Management, Lieber & Company, Marshall
& Ilsley Investment Management Corporation, Standish,
Ayer and Wood, and Templeton Investment Counsel for the
period October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1997 (in
accordance with RPA GG-7013).
As recommended by the Trust Fund Evaluation Team, funds
would be allocated as follows:
A. Income Fund
50% Marshall & Ilsley Investment
Management Corp. $22.1 million
50% Banc One Investment Advisors $22.1 million
B. Principal Fund - Fixed Income
100% Standish, Ayer & Wood $49.6 million
C. Principal Fund - Equities - International
100% Templeton Investment Counsel $ 7.4 million
D. Principal Fund - Equities - Domestic
40% ANB Investment Management $26.8 million
40% First Wisconsin Asset Management $26.8 million
20% Lieber & Company $13.5 million
* Dollar allocations approximate.
Vice President Nicholas noted that the Trust Fund Evaluation Team had
spend many hours in the selection of these investment advisors, three of which
are Wisconsin firms. Noting that the decisions are of great importance to the
future of the endowment funds, he expressed appreciation on behalf of the
Board to the members of the Team for their hard work and dedication.
The question was put on Resolution 6199, and it was adopted, with
Regents Davis, Hempel, Hirsch, Schilling, and Steil abstaining from the vote
due to possible conflict of interest.
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Audit Subcommittee Meeting
Internal Audit Director Brunkow informed the Subcommittee that the
hiring of entry level auditors, authorized by the Board of Regents in July,
has been completed. The four auditors began work in August. Regent Lubar
requested that, at the next Audit Subcommittee meeting, a status report be
given on the Priority One audits.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair of the Committee, presented the report.
Consent Agenda Items
Regent Dreyfus presented Resolutions 6200-6206, which had been
unanimously approved by the Physical Planning and Development Committee, and
moved their adoption by the Board of Regents as consent agenda items.
The motion was seconded by Regent Lyon and carried unanimously.
UW-Whitewater: Approval of 1992 Campus Development Plan
Resolution 6200: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Whitewater
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the 1992 Campus Development Plan,
reflecting updates to the 1979 Campus Development Plan
and documenting physical facilities and campus
boundaries, be approved.
UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct a
Genetics Building Basement Remodeling Project
Resolution 6201: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct a 1991-93 Genetics
Building Basement Remodeling project for the DNA
Sequencing Facility for Large-Scale Genome projects at
a total cost of $1,226,000 ($600,000 Federal Grant
funds and $626,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing -
WISTAR).
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct an Eagle Heights Renovation Project
Resolution 6202: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
1992-93 Eagle Heights Apartment Buildings 304, 306,
307, 308, 403, and 405 Remodeling project, for an
estimated total project cost of $1,930,000 using
Housing Program Borrowing funds.
UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct a
Stovall Hall Laboratory Modification Project
Resolution 6203: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct a State Laboratory of
Hygiene (Stovall Hall) Laboratory Modifications project
at an estimated total project cost of $369,300 General
Fund Supported Borrowing ($306,800 of Facilities Repair
and Renovation funds and $62,500 of Health, Safety and
Environment Funds).
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Enter into an Agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation; Approval of the Design Report and
Authority to Construct an Alternative Fuels Emission Test Laboratory
Resolution 6204: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the following requests be approved:
(1) Authority for the UW-Milwaukee Chancellor to
execute a use agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation (DOT) for use by the
University of a DOT-owned facility located at 1150
North Alois Street in Milwaukee and
(2) Approval of the Design Report and authority to
construct an Alternative Fuels Emissions Test
Laboratory Remodeling project at an estimated
total project cost of $2,228,000 of General Fund
Supported Borrowing - WISTAR Funding.
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Construct Roof Repair/Replacement of Lapham Hall
Resolution 6205: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
two roof replacement project for the Engineering and
Mathematical Science Building and for Lapham Hall, at a
total estimated cost of $379,500 from General Fund
Supported Borrowing - Facilities Repair and Renovation
funds.
UW-River Falls: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct
A Rural Development Institute Remodeling Project
Resolution 6206: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-River Falls
Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin
System, authority be granted to construct the 1991-93 Rural
Development Institute Remodeling project at a total estimated
cost of $548,000 from 1991-93 General Fund Supported
Borrowing.
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UW-Whitewater; Approval to Name Auditorium in Winther Hall
Presenting Resolution 6207, which had been unanimously approved by the
Physical Planning and Development Committee, Regent Dreyfus called attention
to the long service and outstanding contribution to UW-Whitewater by Clay and
Helen Daggett.
Upon motion by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Schilling, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
Resolution 6207: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Whitewater
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, approval be granted to name the
existing auditorium in Winther Hall the "Clay and Helen
Daggett Auditorium."
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Options for Funding Facilities Construction
The Committee reviewed options for funding facilities construction in
view of a growing tendency of the State Building Commission to require gift
and user fee dollars to partially fund academic teaching facilities. The
Regent policy states that academic buildings should be funded with GPR
dollars.
Regent Dreyfus stated his intention for the Committee to develop a
policy recommendation to be presented to the Board before going forward with
the capital budget. He invited the thoughts and comments of other Regents on
that subject.
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Contracting Out for Physical Plant Services - S & E Task Force Follow-up
Summarizing this report, Regent Dreyfus noted that more than 50 services
are contracted out rather than being done by university staff. Whether
services are contracted out varies among institutions because of the nature of
the communities in which they are located and availability of other service
providers in the area. In many instances, performing the work in-house is
more economical than contracting out. In others, it is economically
advantageous to contract work out rather than doing it in-house.
The report draws the conclusion that one opportunity for improvement is
to share more efficient approaches across the system. The report also
recommends that each university select one service area for a total quality
management exercise and then report back to the Board.
The consensus of the Committee is that there is high level of
accountability in terms of stewardship of the taxpayers' money, and that the
chancellors have done an excellent job in this area.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Regent Davis, Chair of the Committee, presented the report.
Consent Agenda Items
Presenting resolutions 6208-6213, which were unanimously approved by the
Education Committee, Regent Davis moved their adoption by the Board of Regents
as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent Dreyfus and
carried unanimously.
Authorization to Recruit Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty,
UW-Superior
Resolution 6208: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Superior and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Vice Chancellor and Dean of
the Faculty, University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Authorization to Recruit Professor, Marketing, School of Business,
UW-Madison
Resolution 6209: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Professor, Marketing,
School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison, at
a recommended salary range that exceeds the Executive
Salary Group 6 maximum.
Named Professors, UW-Madison
Resolution 6210: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, William Cronon be
appointed Frederick Jackson Turner Professor of
American History, Department of History, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, effective August 24, 1992.
Resolution 6211: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Elizabeth Anne
Craig, Professor, Department of Biomedical Chemistry,
Medical School, be appointed Steenbock Professor in
Microbiological Sciences, for the period July 1, 1992
through June 30, 2002.
Resolution 6212: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, W. Wallace Cleland be
reappointed Steenbock Professor in Chemical Sciences, for
the period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 2002.
Resolution 6213: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Howard M. Temin be
reappointed Steenbock Professor in Biological Sciences,
for the period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 2002.
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Report on Implementation of Strategic Planning in Business
Administration
The Committee discussed the Report on Implementation of Strategic
Planning in Business Administration. Vice President Portch informed the
Committee that, in the recommendation for guideline #9, he has extended the
deadline for UW-Parkside to seek accreditation of its programs from 1993-94 to
1994-95. It was agreed by consensus to amend Resolution 6214 by adding the
following clause: "and directs the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
to bring back to the committee additional options for guidelines #4 and #18."
In reviewing the data on diversity efforts for minorities and women as
students and faculty members in the business schools, there were some
indications of continuing problems, and the Committee decided to look at
options other than merely monitoring continued performance.
It was moved by Regent Davis and seconded by Regent Lyon that the
following resolution be adopted by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6214: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
directs UW System to implement the recommendations
contained in the Summary Report of Strategic Planning
in Business Administration and directs the Senior Vice
President for Academic Affairs to bring back to the
Committee additional options for guidelines #4 and #18.
Regent Lyon commented in support of the Committee's determination to
look at additional options for items on #4 and #18. From data in the report,
it appeared to him that some campuses may have ignored the direction that the
Board of Regents provided.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6214 was adopted unanimously.
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Report on Assessment of Verbal and Quantitative Skills and
Implementation of Academic Quality Program
Regent Davis reported on Committee discussion of the Report on
Assessment of Verbal and Quantitative Skills and Implementation of the
Academic Quality Program. In addition to reviewing the statistical profile,
the Committee commented on how a number of campus assessment programs are
leading to positive changes in teaching and learning. In examining the
feasibility study of using the ACT-CAAP test, Committee members commented on
the difficulty of assuring a true sample when students self-select to
participate, and they encouraged exploring ways of improving participation.
It was also noted that, while it makes sense to establish goals unique to the
UW campuses and System, it is also important to devise ways to form
comparisons with national norms. The Committee emphasized that the Board will
continue to stress accountability to the public. It was agreed by consensus
to amend Resolution 6215 by adding paragraph 6. The amended resolution was
then unanimously approved by the Committee.
It was moved by Regent Davis and seconded by Regent Krutsch that the
following resolution be adopted by the Board of Regents:
That the Board of Regents directs that:
1. UW System institutions continue to implement the
Academic Quality Program (AQP), with special
emphasis on meeting the North Central
Association's accreditation guidelines for
assessment;
2. UW System Administration continue to implement AQP
systemwide with a focus on quantitative
measurements, including annual publication of the
Statistical Profile and regular surveys of
students and/or alumni, business and/or industry,
the general Wisconsin public, and UW faculty
members;
3. UW System institutions provide increased
institutional accountability for assessment of
academic programs and student outcomes through
each chancellor's annual report;
4. UW System Administration provide increased
systemwide accountability for statewide assessment
through the President's annual report;
5. Each UW System institution continue the assessment
of students' verbal and quantitative skills,
refine the techniques and report annually on the
use of assessment results in the improvement of
teaching and learning.
6. UW System shall administer the ACT-CAAP Writing
Skills and Mathematics Tests to a systemwide
sample of sophomores in the 1997-98 academic year,
and that System Administration shall report the
results, along with national norms, to the Board
in Fall 1998.
In discussion at the Board meeting, Regent Gelatt inquired as to the
reason for waiting another five years to do the next tests.
Regent Davis explained that testing was being modified to allow value-
added analysis, but these modifications are not yet complete. A timeframe of
four to five years will allow one correlation with each cohort that moves
through the system.
Regent Hirsch noted that tests of this nature are part of the
accountability measures called for by the Governor's Commission on UW System
Compensation. He was concerned that a date so far in the future might not
accord well with the request for greater flexibility and autonomy.
In response to a request by Regent Krutsch, Vice President Portch
indicated that the value-added component might be ready for use before
1997-98, although the exact time is not yet known.
It was moved by Regent Krutsch and seconded by Regent Hirsch, that item
#6 of the resolution be amended to provide for administering the tests to a
systemwide sample of sophomores at the earliest date possible for value-added
testing. This language was accepted as a friendly amendment and incorporated
into the motion.
It was agreed that such testing is not intended to be an annual
activity, but rather is to be periodic and based on student cohorts.
Put to the vote, the resolution as amended was adopted unanimously.
Resolution 6215: That the Board of Regents directs that:
1. UW System institutions continue to implement the
Academic Quality Program (AQP), with special
emphasis on meeting the North Central
Association's accreditation guidelines for
assessment;
2. UW System Administration continue to implement AQP
systemwide with a focus on quantitative
measurements, including annual publication of the
Statistical Profile and regular surveys of
students and/or alumni, business and/or industry,
the general Wisconsin public, and UW faculty
members;
3. UW System institutions provide increased
institutional accountability for assessment of
academic programs and student outcomes through
each chancellor's annual report;
4. UW System Administration provide increased
systemwide accountability for statewide assessment
through the President's annual report;
5. Each UW System institution continue the assessment
of students' verbal and quantitative skills,
refine the techniques and report annually on the
use of assessment results in the improvement of
teaching and learning.
6. UW System shall administer the ACT-CAAP Writing
Skills and Mathematics Tests to a systemwide
sample of sophomores at the earliest possible date
that value added testing is available, and that
System Administration shall report the results,
along with national norms, to the Board. These
tests will be administered to each cohort of
students.
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Education Committee Work Plan
Reporting on the Education Committee Work Plan for 1992-93, Regent Davis
said a portion of each meeting will be devoted to examining the multiple-
policy items that will constitute planning Enrollment Management III. A
proposed outline of discussion topics was presented to the Committee.
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REGENT COMMITTEE ON RELATIONSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Status Report
Presenting a status report on the Committee's deliberations, Regent
Barry, Chair of the Committee, noted that the University Book Store is a
private, for-profit entity which pays federal, state and local taxes.
Originally formed in 1894 as a cooperative, it was reorganized in 1914 under a
Massachusetts Trust indenture, with the mission of operating in the interests
of the student body and furnishing goods at the least possible cost.
The sense of the Committee at this time is to withdraw, to the maximum
extent possible, from any perception of university authority over the
University Book Store. This may include a change in composition of the Board
of Trustees and composition of appointing authorities. It probably will
include a disclaimer on book store literature to the effect that the store is
not a part of the university. It may be deemed advisable to continue some
limited oversight through review of financial statements.
The Committee had received comments on the matter from the UW-Madison
Chancellor, the University Committee, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, and
the University Book Store management. The Committee was awaiting comments
from the Wisconsin Student Association before deciding upon a recommendation
to the Board of Regents.
In response to a question by Regent Davis, Regent Barry indicated that
the book value of the business is between $5 and $6 million. Profits go back
into improvements, inventory, or patronage refunds, which currently are seven
percent. Annual financial statements are provided to System Administration.
It might be advisable, he felt, to continue this "light hand" of review since
the business is not accountable to an owner or to shareholders as are other
private sector entities.
Regent Dreyfus commented that there is some sentiment on the Committee
simply to withdraw from all involvement with the book store.
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UNFINISHED OR ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Change in date of June 1993 Board of Regents Meetings
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Dreyfus, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously:
Resolution 6216: That the meetings of the Board of Regents scheduled for
June 10 and 11, 1993 at UW-Milwaukee be changed to June
3 and 4, 1993.
Regent Dreyfus inquired about whether the Board might meet in the month
of August, rather than the month of July. President Lyall indicated that she
would provide the Board with an analysis which takes into account the budget
cycle and any other relevant factors.
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Proposed Creation of Administrative Rules, Chapter UWS 22
President Steil reported that a public hearing was held on September 10,
1992, on creation of rules under UWS 22, Wis. Admin. Code. Two persons presented
oral testimony at the hearing and two presented written testimony.
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Hempel, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6217: That the Secretary of the Board of Regents, pursuant to
s. 227.19, Wis. Stats., notify the presiding officer of
each house of the Legislature that the creation of
rules in Chapter UWS 22, Wisconsin Administrative Code,
is proposed, and that the proposed rules are in final
draft form, and cause a statement to appear in the
Wisconsin Administrative Register that said proposed
rules have been submitted to the presiding officer of
each house of the Legislature.
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At 12:15 p.m., the following resolution, moved by Regent Nicholas and
seconded by Regent Budzinski, was adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote,
with Regents Barry, Budzinski, Davis, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Hempel, Hirsch,
Krutsch, Lubar, Lyon, Nicholas, and Steil (13) voting in the affirmative.
There were no abstentions and no dissenting votes.
Resolution 6218: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session to
consider dismissal of a tenured faculty member, as
permitted by s. 19.85(1)(a) and s. 19.85(1)(b), Wis.
Stats.; to consider personal histories, including
possible action on Board of Visitor appointments at UW-
Milwaukee and UW-Superior, and honorary degrees, UW-
Madison, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(f), Wis. Stats.; confer
with legal counsel, as permitted by s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis.
Stats.; and to consider personnel matters including
extension of leave of absence, UW-Madison, as permitted
by s.19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats.
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CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board arose from closed session at 12:50 p.m., having adopted the
following resolutions:
Extension of Leave of Absence: UW-Madison
Resolution 6219: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the leave of
absence for Assistant Professor (CHS) Jim A. Gosewehr,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical
School, be extended through the 1994-95 academic year.
Appointments to the Board of Visitors: UW-Superior
Resolution 6220: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
UW-Superior, Mr. Mark D. Biller be appointed to the UW-
Superior Board of Visitors for a three-year term ending
September 1995;
and that the following persons be reappointed to the
UW-Superior Board of Visitors for three-year terms
ending September 1995:
Dr. Jasjit Minhas
Mrs. Sandra A. Wright
Appointments to the Board of Visitors: UW-Milwaukee
Resolution 6221: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of UW-
Milwaukee, the following persons be appointed to the UW-
Milwaukee Board of Visitors for a three-year term ending
June 1995:
Claudetta Wright
Maria Franco
Oscar Cervera
James Warren
And that the following persons be reappointed to the UW-
Milwaukee Board of Visitors for three-year terms ending
June 1995:
Raleigh Woolf
James Westphal
Consideration of Dismissal of a Tenured Faculty Member: UW-Parkside
Resolution 6222: That, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Matters
Review Committee, the Board of Regents adopts the
Decision and Order on the Recommendation for Dismissal
for Just Cause of Professor Dennis Dean from the
University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
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The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Judith A. Temby
Secretary
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