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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Held in the University Commons
UW-Whitewater University Center
Friday, April 2, 1993
9:00 a.m.
- President Steil presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Davis, Dreyfus, Flores, Gelatt, Gundersen, Hempel, Hirsch,
Lubar, Lyon, Nicholas and Steil
ABSENT: Regents Barry, Budzinski, Grebe, Grover, Krutsch and Schilling
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Gundersen, the minutes of
the March 5, 1993, meeting of the Board of Regents were unanimously approved
as distributed.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report of the Educational Communications Board
The written report of the March 12, 1993, meeting of the Educational
Communications Board was included in the agenda materials.
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Report on Legislative Matters
A written report on legislative matters was provided to Regents.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
Presentation: The Milwaukee Experience: Field Experiences of UW-
Whitewater's Teacher Education Program
President Lyall said that "The Milwaukee Experience," an innovative field
experience program for UW-Whitewater teacher education students, provides on-
site classroom experiences in a number of Milwaukee public schools. The
program trains UW-Whitewater students to meet children from diverse ethnic,
social and economic backgrounds; discuss the challenges faced by teachers,
counselors and administrators in the urban setting; and gain an enriched
perspective of the commitment and dedication required to become an effective
teacher in an inner-city school.
Chancellor Greenhill pointed out that teacher education was UW-
Whitewater's founding mission and continues as one of its primary missions
today. The Milwaukee Experience also provides the human relations requirement
instituted by the Department of Public Instruction which requires students to
spend at least 50 hours working in racially and culturally diverse school
settings and is the key part of preparation that teachers will need to perform
effectively in a multi-cultural society.
Dr. Jeffrey Barnett, Dean of UW-Whitewater's College of Education,
explained that there are 230 UW-Whitewater students enrolled in "The Milwaukee
Experience" program this semester. Being mostly white, rural, middle-class
students, this mandatory program provides valuable experience in public
schools with pupils of races and backgrounds different from their own. They
spend one day per week for eight weeks at one of 18 Milwaukee schools, are
paired with a certified teacher and perform duties such as reading to pupils,
supervising science experiments, tutoring and working with small groups on
projects, correcting papers, taking attendance, helping enforce classroom
rules and supervising field trips.
Dr. Barnett showed a video of teacher education students being bused to
these inner-city schools and interviews of the positive reactions they have to
this program.
Recalling similar comments from UW-River Falls teacher education staff
because of their close proximity to the Minneapolis area, Regent Gundersen
asked whether having heart, desire or a missionary impact is sufficient
motivation for those entering this field, and Dr. Barnett replied that heart
alone is not sufficient. All of the components would be those who are highly
skilled, highly intelligent, have an excellent background on the subject
matter and pedagogy, as well as an extremely high level of heart or desire to
work with children.
To a question from Regent Davis about placement rates among these student
teachers compared to those who are not in the program, Dr. Barnett explained
that this is not a voluntary program and is fairly new. It began in 1990 with
240 students, and statistics are now being gathered to compare this new
program with that prior to 1990.
Regent Gundersen asked about financing, and Dr. Barnett responded that
administration of the program is done by existing staff and that the major
expense is transportation. Students pay a transportation fee of $60-65 which
covers the use of the buses.
Regent Nicholas asked to hear from those student teachers present about
what changed their former perceptions of teaching in the urban setting, and
two students outlined their positive experiences with the program.
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Participation in American Association of Higher Education Meetings
President Lyall reported that Regent Lyon presented a paper on the UW
System post-tenure review policy at the recent American Association of Higher
Education meetings in Washington, D.C. He appeared on a panel with UW Centers
Chancellor Lee Grugel, UW System Senior Academic Planner Nancy Kaufman, and
Senior Vice President Steve Portch. The moderator was Senior Academic Planner
Jacqueline Ross. Noting that the session drew a large audience, President
Lyall observed that the question of how to utilize faculty better and to make
teaching a more rewarding career is a top priority nationally, and that
Wisconsin is on the cutting edge of this issue.
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Patents for Research at UW-Madison
It was reported by President Lyall that UW-Madison receives more income
from patents than any other U.S. university. In 1992, earnings were more than
$16 million, 20 percent of which goes to the inventors; 15 percent to the
department that received the patents; and 65 percent to the Wisconsin Alumni
Research Foundation for reinvestment in the university. UW-Madison tied for
sixth place with Cornell University in the number of patents it received in
1992, but the UW converted these into more dollars than any other U.S.
university. This extraordinary record, President Lyall stated, reflects the
continuing productivity of UW faculty on projects that have both academic and
commercial value.
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Faculty Workload and Teaching Assignment Policies
Reporting on the continuing examination of faculty workload and teaching
assignment policies, President Lyall noted that data presented in fall 1992
showed little change in average teaching load systemwide over the last five
years. As a result of Board discussion of that information, she had asked the
institutions to examine detailed issues of teaching and other faculty
assignments.
At the same time, the campuses also have been adopting post-tenure review
procedures that will enable the balance among types of faculty work
assignments to change by mutual agreement over an individual career cycle.
This, she noted, will enable faculty to be more productive and to use faculty
talent more flexibly to meet teaching, research, and public service
responsibilities.
Given tight fiscal circumstances and growing enrollment demands,
President Lyall stated, it is necessary to have responsible workload policies
in place to accommodate increased student demand, continue contributions to
new knowledge through research and distinguished scholarship, and meet
expectations for outreach and public service throughout the state.
Toward this end, she had asked each UW System institution to develop a
written draft workload policy stating explicitly the following: (1) Where in
the organization faculty workloads are established; (2) the expected teaching
assignment for full-time faculty at each institution; (3) what non-teaching
activities are expected of full-time faculty; and (4) the factors that justify
a reduction from the expected teaching assignment for full-time faculty.
President Lyall anticipated a need to improve management information on
faculty activities, but intended to await the Legislative Audit Bureau report
before beginning the project, since she expected the report to be helpful in
that area. While the UW System has one of the earliest and best information
systems in the country, she felt certain it could be enhanced. With the
decisions to be made under the proposed increased authority for the Board of
Regents, she noted, the Regents will require the best management information
that can be provided.
The findings of the LAB report, when available, will be studied for
further steps that might be taken to clarify workload policies and improve
productivity, President Lyall stated. As a national conference on faculty
workloads recently concluded: "The master issue is not how hard faculty work
but what tasks faculty work on and how clear the signals are about this." The
aim, she said, is to clarify both the measures and the signals so that the UW
System can do more for students in the future.
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UW-Whitewater Highlights
Highlighting some unique accomplishments of UW-Whitewater, President
Lyall noted that UW-Whitewater has the state's largest undergraduate business
program and the state's only non-profit innovation center for the analysis of
new product ideas. The Center is available to citizens everywhere in the
state. UW-Whitewater has two students named this year among the top ten
entrepreneurs in the U.S., and it has the number-one-rated management computer
systems program in the U.S. and Canada. UW-Whitewater also has on its faculty
one of the first two recipients of the Regents' Teaching Excellence Award--Dr.
Robert Burroughs, Professor of English.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee's report was presented by Regent Davis, Chair.
Consent Agenda Items
Upon motion by Regent Davis, seconded by Regent Lyon, Resolutions 6354-
6369 were presented for consideration by the Board of Regents as consent
agenda items. Regent Flores asked that Resolution 6356 be separated from the
consent agenda for purposes of discussion. The following resolutions were
adopted unanimously by the Board:
Approval of Requests to Trustees of William F. Vilas Trust Estate
Resolution 6354: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of
Regents approves the request to the Trustees of the
William F. Vilas Trust Estate for funds for fiscal year
July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994, subject to availability,
as provided by the terms of the William F. Vilas Trust.
Revisions to Faculty Policies and Procedures, UW-Platteville
Resolution 6355: That, upon recommendation of the Acting Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin Platteville and the
President of the University of Wisconsin System,
section UWP 3.08 of the UW-Platteville Personnel Rules
be renumbered UWP 3.08-1 and a new section, UWP 3.08-2,
be created.
Appointment of Named Professor, UW-Whitewater
Resolution 6357: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Robert Gruber,
Associate Professor of Accounting, College of Business
and Economics, be appointed C. A. Black Associate
Professor of Accounting, College of Business and
Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,
effective the 1993-94 academic year.
Appointment of Named Professors, UW-Madison
Resolution 6358: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Linda
Gordon, Department of History and the Women's Studies
program, be appointed Vilas Professor, Department of
History and the Women's Studies program, College of
Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6359: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Elliot
R. Sober, Department of Philosophy, be appointed Vilas
Professor, Department of Philosophy, College of
Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6360: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Erik
Olin Wright, Department of Sociology, be appointed John
D. MacArthur Professor, Department of Sociology,
College of Letters and Science, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6361: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor David
C. Lindberg, Department of History of Science, be
appointed Hilldale Professor, Department of the History
of Science, College of Letters and Science, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6362: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor
Charles F. Manski, Department of Economics, be
appointed Hilldale Professor, Department of Economics,
College of Letters and Science, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6363: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Kelly
Cherry, Department of English, be appointed Evjue-
Bascom Professor in the Humanities, Department of
English, College of Letters and Science, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6364: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor James
Taylor, Department of Chemistry, be appointed John
Bascom Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of
Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6365: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor M.
Crawford Young, Department of Political Science, be
appointed John Bascom Professor, Department of
Political Science, College of Letters and Science,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective July 1,
1993.
Resolution 6366: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Craig
A. Olson, Professor, School of Business, be appointed
Henry D. and Dorothy E. Wolfe Professor, School of
Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective
immediately.
Resolution 6367: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor
Richard J. Davidson, Department of Psychology, College
of Letters and Science, and Department of Psychiatry,
Medical School, be appointed William James Professor of
Psychology and Psychiatry, College of Letters and
Science and the Medical School, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6368: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Perry
A. Frey, Department of Biochemistry, be appointed
Robert H. Abele Professor of Biochemistry, College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, effective July 1, 1993.
Resolution 6369: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Max G.
Lagally, Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, be appointed Erwin W. Mueller Professor of
Materials Science and Engineering, College of
Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective
July 1, 1993.
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Design for Diversity Progress Report: Minority and Disadvantaged
Recruitment and Retention Plan
Referring to the preliminary minutes of the Education Committee meeting,
Regent Flores inquired about the meaning of the statement, "Design for
Diversity will continue forward for the next five-year period, but using the
affirmative action hiring goals." Dr. Tess Arenas, Special Assistant to the
President for Minority Affairs, responded by explaining that hiring goals for
the first five years were general goals, not related to discipline. Hiring
goals for the next five years will be discipline specific, with each
institution to submit an annual plan.
Regent Davis added that this adjustment responded to concern about
relevance of targets to availability of potential minority applicants.
Regent Flores asked if the actual general goals for Design for Diversity
will be changed, and Dr. Arenas replied that they will not be changed.
In response to a question by Regent Gundersen, Dr. Arenas explained that,
while Design for Diversity is a ten-year plan, the hiring goals were set for a
five-year period.
Regent Gundersen asked if the Board should be satisfied that the Design
for Diversity is working.
Replying in the affirmative, President Lyall noted that, while hiring
goals were met systemwide, some individual institutions did not reach their
goals. Use of affirmative action hiring goals will eliminate the problem of
having two sets of goals--one for Design for Diversity and another for
affirmative action reports to the state and federal governments.
Upon motion by Regent Flores, seconded by Regent Gundersen, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6356: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
accepts the 1991-92 Design for Diversity Progress
Report for submission to the Governor and to the chief
clerk of each house of the Legislature for distribution
to the appropriate Standing Committee under s.
13.172(3), Wisconsin Statutes.
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Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presentation by UW-Whitewater
The Education Committee heard a presentation on the UW-Whitewater student
volunteer nursing home visitation program, in which about 130 students each
week visit residents in area nursing homes.
Commendation to Office of Disabled Student Services
Senior Vice President Portch announced that UW-Whitewater's Office of
Disabled Student Services has received a commendation of special merit from
the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
UTIC Funding of Proposals
The Committee was advised by Dr. Portch that the Undergraduate Teaching
Improvement Grant Program is funding 15 proposals representing eleven UW
institutions, for a total of about $157,000.
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UW-Parkside North Central Association Accreditation Report
Noting that UW-Parkside recently was accredited by the North Central
Association for the maximum ten-year period, Regent Davis reported on
Chancellor Kaplan's review of the visiting team's report and efforts under way
to address concerns about the minimal proportion of upper-level courses
required for graduation and the slow process toward developing assessment of
student outcomes. Regents congratulated UW-Parkside for achieving its
accreditation and noted the emphasis in the report on Parkside's user-friendly
approach to education and its areas of excellence, particularly the campus-
wide commitment to diversity. However, the Committee expressed concern about
UW-Parkside's lack of progress toward developing a method of student
assessment. The Committee emphasized that this is a clear expectation of the
Board of Regents, which should be met in a timely and responsive manner.
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Enrollment Management III Planning for 1995-2000
Summarizing for the Education Committee Occasional Research Brief 93-5,
Trends in Degrees Conferred, for the period 1981-1992, Associate Vice
President Presley noted that the increase in bachelor's awards during this
period is related to the large freshman classes of the early and mid 1980s, as
well as to increasing graduation rates. The number of undergraduates reaching
senior-level status is now peaking, and bachelor's awards soon will begin to
decrease.
Business and management still rank number one in terms of degrees
conferred at the bachelor's level, although this is down slightly from the
peak in 1988-89. According to the UCLA annual survey, interest in business
and management among freshmen has decreased by more than 40 percent since
1987, suggesting that there is a general shift away from these programs that
will result in fewer degree recipients in the future. Whether a similar trend
can be expected in Wisconsin is one of the issues that will be explored in the
lateral review of business programs.
Occasional Research Brief 93/4
New Freshman Outcomes: Retention, Graduation, Time to Degree
Regent Davis reported on Education Committee review of Occasional
Research Brief 93/4, which dealt with new freshmen outcomes--retention,
graduation, and time to degree. The proportion of freshmen enrolling for a
second year has increased significantly since 1973 when approximately 70
percent of freshmen enrolled for their second year. That number is up to
about 80 percent for the most recent group of freshmen. The expected eventual
graduation rates of the 1985 freshmen cohort is 56 percent, not counting
students who transfer out of the UW System. Associate Vice President Presley
predicted that this rate will rise to about 60 percent for more recent
cohorts.
Also contributing to increasing retention rates and subsequent expected
graduation rates is the shifting composition of freshmen by high school rank,
with more now enrolling from the upper half of the class where eventual
graduation rates are higher. Until there is better data on correlations
between ACT scores and graduations, class rank is still the best indicator of
future performance.
Students are continuing to take just under five years to graduate. Time
to degree is related to a number of factors, including increasing graduation
rates. Rather than dropping out, many undergraduates are persisting at a
slower rate through graduation.
Working Paper No. 6: Credits to Degree
Summarizing Education Committee review of the working paper, Regent Davis
observed that the matter of credits required for degree is one area in which
the institutions can have impact on enrollment patterns. In Enrollment
Management III, only a certain number of credits will be available for student
access. Any credits for which students enroll in excess of those needed for
their degree will deny access to other potential students. System
Administration will ask for a comprehensive review of the minimum credit
requirements for each degree program. It also will be important to consider
whether students can bring more credits with them through expanded avenues
such as the Advanced Placement program. The possibility was raised of access
at standard tuition to a required level of credits, with students being
charged additional fees for excess credits above that level. The Committee
noted that there is, in fact, price elasticity in terms of the number of
credits taken. This can be seen in the case of out-of-state students who
consistently graduate with fewer excess credits than in-state students. It
also was suggested that the number of credits might be reduced if there is
better advising early in the student's career. The Committee informally
endorsed a number of potential action items enumerated in the working paper.
Regent Nicholas inquired as to the reason non-residents are able to
graduate in four years, while resident students take almost five years to
graduate.
In response, Regent Davis noted that the academic qualifications of non-
resident students generally are at the high end. In addition, because they
are paying more per credit, they tend to be more focused in their approach to
education and consistently graduate with fewer excess credits than resident
students.
Regent Lyon asked when the Board will receive further reports on the
effectiveness of various types of assessment activities.
Senior Vice President Portch replied that the institutions will be
reporting this summer on the first four years' experience with quantitative
and verbal assessment. There also is the expectation that assessment will be
a significant component of general education program reviews.
Noting that students may be taking additional courses to enrich their
lives and improve their education, Regent Flores commented that moving
students through the system with the fewest possible number of courses is not
necessarily a desirable objective.
Agreeing that the point was well taken, Regent Davis observed that
enrichment may not only mean intellectual enrichment, but may also mean
preparation for financial enrichment in terms of students taking double majors
and minors focused toward specific careers. While there was no desire to
discourage intellectual exploration or restrict ability to change majors, he
thought it important to recognize that, in a scarce resource environment, such
decisions have an impact on access of others. Therefore, consideration should
be given to revisiting degree requirements and to helping students make better
early decisions through better advising. One public policy issue, he said, is
whether it is in the public interest for some students to have double majors
and focused minors at the expense of access to other students.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Flores, Vice Chair, presented the report of the Committee.
Consent Agenda
Regent Flores moved adoption by the Board of Resolutions 6370-6379 as
consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent Dreyfus and carried
unanimously.
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct an Engineering Building Mall
Resolution 6370: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct an
Engineering Building Mall project at an estimated total
cost of $500,000 of Gifts and Gifts-in-Kind.
UW-Madison: Approval to Name a Room
Resolution 6371: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to name Room
1250 in the Grainger Hall of Business Administration
the "Fayette H. Elwell Undergraduate Student Commons."
UW-Madison: Authority to Name a Room
Resolution 6372: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to name Room
2250 in the Grainger Hall of Business Administration
the "Erwin A. Gaumnitz Graduate Student Commons."
UW-Superior: Authority to Construct McCaskill Hall Microbiology
Laboratory Ventilation Improvement
Resolution 6373: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Superior
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct the
McCaskill Hall Microbiology Laboratory Ventilation
Improvement Project at a cost of $157,000, from All-
Agency Health, Safety and Environment Funds.
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Construct Kunkle Center Roof Replacement
Resolution 6374: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Kunkle Center Roof Replacement project at an estimated
cost of $249,000, from All-Agency Facilities Repair and
Renovation Funds.
UW-River Falls: Approval of Land Trade
Resolution 6375: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-River Falls
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to trade a .60
acre property owned by the Board of Regents for an
equal size parcel of privately owned land located at
644 Sycamore Street, both parcels being with the campus
boundary. Detailed legal descriptions of the property
are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the
Board.
UW-Stevens Point: Authority to Construct Residence Hall Renovations-
Phase II
Resolution 6376: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Stevens Point
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct
Residence Hall Renovations - Phase II at a cost of
$4,188,000 from Program Revenue Supported Borrowing.
UW-Superior: Approval of Design Report/Authority to Construct Barstow
Hall Laboratory Animal Facility
Resolution 6377: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Superior
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct the Barstow Hall
Laboratory Animal Facility project, at a cost of
$250,000 from General Fund Supported Borrowing - WISTAR
Funds.
UW-Superior: Authority to Construct McCaskill Hall Theatre to Classroom
Conversion
Resolution 6378: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Superior
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to Construct the
McCaskill Hall Theatre Lecture Hall Redevelopment
Project, at a cost of $205,300, from All-Agency
Facilities Repair and Renovation Funds.
UW-Green Bay: Authority to Execute Access, Utility and Construction
Easement to Wisconsin Bell, Inc.
Resolution 6379: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Green Bay
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted for the
President or Vice President and Secretary or Assistant
Secretary of the Board to execute a 25-year access and
utility easement and a building easement to Wisconsin
Bell, Inc., on the UW-Green Bay campus. It is further
requested that the $10,000 to be paid by Wisconsin Bell
for this easement be applied to the $150,000 assessable
improvement cost which Brown County and the City of
Green Bay will assess to the Regents for the
reconstruction of Nicolet Drive through the campus.
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UW-Stevens Point: Authority to Name Room
Presenting Resolution 6380, which was approved unanimously by the
Physical Planning and Development Committee, Regent Flores explained that it
was not included in the consent agenda because adoption would necessitate
waiving the Board's policy on naming of facilities. UW-Stevens Point
requested authority to rename the Program Banquet Room in its University
Center the "Melvin R. Laird Room." In addition to Mr. Laird's long and
distinguished record of public service on behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin,
he founded and sponsors the Laird Youth Leadership Program which has been held
biennially at UW-Stevens Point for the past 28 years. The room which would be
named in Mr. Laird's honor is used for Laird Youth Leadership Program
activities, and the university wishes to have the renaming occur prior to this
year's program on April 26.
Upon motion by Regent Flores, seconded by Regent Gundersen, Resolution
6380 was adopted by the Board of Regents, with Regent Davis voting "No."
Resolution 6380: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Stevens Point
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents waive their
policy that naming facilities after individuals be
discussed in closed session one month before presenting
the matter for Board of Regents action and authorize
the naming of Room 102 in the University Center the
"Melvin R. Laird Room."
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UW-Whitewater Presentation on Continuous Quality Improvement Experience
A presentation was made to the Physical Planning and Development
Committee on the continuous quality improvement program in UW-Whitewater's
Department of Facilities Planning and Management. This program has been
developed since 1991 under the leadership of Thomas Lauer, Executive Director
of Facilities Planning and Management. The Committee was impressed with the
department's accomplishments and expressed its appreciation to Mr. Lauer for
his special efforts and for the cooperation and commitment of his department
colleagues in achieving these successes.
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Report of the Vice President
System National Championships in NCAA Division III
Vice President Brown shared with the Committee a report received from Mr.
Max Sparger, Commissioner of the Wisconsin State University Conference,
reporting on the results of post-season tournaments for WSU conference teams.
Commissioner Sparger reported the UW System had three teams which won national
championships in NCAA Division III: The UW-La Crosse football team; the UW-La
Crosse indoor track team; and the UW-Stevens Point hockey team. UW-Stevens
Point attained first place by defeating UW-River Falls in overtime. According
to Commissioner Sparger, this is the first time in the history of Division III
hockey when two teams from the same conference played for the national
championship. In the past five years, no other conference has won as many
NCAA Division III championships as has the WSU conference. Stating that this
record represents significant accomplishments in which all can take pride,
Regent Flores asked that the record show that the Board of Regents extends
congratulations and appreciation to all the student athletes, coaches, and
university administrators who were involved in these achievements.
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Campus Safety and Environmental Concerns
Regent Gundersen noted that an important stewardship of the Physical
Planning and Development Committee is the safety of campuses for students,
faculty, and staff. The Committee was informed that evaluation walks occur
twice yearly on every campus to determine the adequacy of campus lighting.
Requests for additional lighting for safety purposes receive expedited
handling. Fire drills and equipment are reported to be adequate and in
working order.
In the area of environmental safety, Regent Gundersen felt fume hood
replacements and other safety-based laboratory renovations generally are
proceeding at a satisfactory pace. However, waste management continues to be
a concern since funds requested for hazardous waste removal were not included
in the state biennial budget.
Regent Flores added that there are systems in place to ensure that the
Physical Planning and Development Committee receives ongoing reviews of health
and safety concerns on each campus.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair, presented the report of the Committee.
Consent Agenda Item
Having been approved unanimously by the Business and Finance Committee,
Resolution 6381 was presented as a consent agenda item. Upon motion by Regent
Gelatt, seconded by Regent Hirsch, the resolution was adopted unanimously by
the Board.
Agreements with Private Profit-Making Organizations
Resolution 6381: That, on the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Interim
Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the
Board formally accept, prior to execution, the agency
agreement between The Collegiate Licensing Company
(CCI/ICE) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and
its Trademark Licensing program.
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Authorization to Begin Planning for Faculty and Academic Staff
Adjustments, 1993-94
Reporting to the Business and Finance Committee on the authorization to
begin planning for faculty and academic staff salary adjustments for 1993-94,
Associate Vice President Charles Wright noted that, annually, by July 1, the
Board of Regents is required to approve salaries for faculty and academic
staff for the next fiscal year. Resolution 6382 mandates a process of
evaluation that permits conversion of an individual's evaluation to a
compensation award when the budget is enacted. The resolution directs
chancellors to begin the salary review process in a manner consistent with the
recommendations of the Governor's Compensation Commission. These guidelines
will be reviewed by System Administration for consistency with Board policy.
The resolution also directs System Administration to propose general 1993-94
pay plan guidelines, including a distribution plan, at the May Board meeting,
and provides an opportunity for the Board to receive testimony on the
methodology for awarding adjustments. A public hearing to receive such
testimony is planned for May 6, 1993.
Adoption by the Board of Regents of the following resolution was moved by
Regent Gelatt, seconded by Regent Hirsch and carried unanimously:
Resolution 6382: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
directs each chancellor to proceed with faculty and
academic staff salary evaluations using a suitable
evaluation system the results of which can be converted
to a salary, once the pay plan is known. A record of
the evaluation judgments shall be made before July 1,
as provided in s.36.09(1)(j), Wis. Stats. Further, the
Board of Regents directs System Administration to
propose general 1993-94 pay plan guidelines, including
a distribution plan, for consideration at the Board's
May meeting, and directs that at the May meeting an
opportunity be provided to receive testimony on the
methodology for awarding 1993-94 compensation
adjustments.
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Work Plan for Biennial Budget Process
Acting Vice President Ward presented the Committee with the work plan for
the 1993-95 biennial budget process. Government liaison, community outreach
and media relations activities occur throughout the year but are more intense
during a legislative session. At this time, the UW System seeks public
understanding of and state government support for university needs in the
state budget.
As the UW System's biennial budget request moves from the Board to the
Governor and the Legislature, Regents join System and institutional
representatives in actively seeking enactment of budget provisions.
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Work Plan for Annual Budget Process
Associate Vice President Sell reported to the Committee on the work plan
for the annual budget process. The process began in March with the passage of
the decision rule allocating new undergraduate education funding as a lump sum
to institutions.
This month, the Board reviewed compensation evaluation guidelines. In
May, the Board will hold a public hearing on compensation distribution and
will pass general compensation guidelines. In June, the Board will have a
final look at allocation decision rules and will also take action on
promotions and change of status, an annual practice.
In July, presuming that a final legislative budget is passed, the Board
of Regents will review and act upon the annual budget. If the biennial budget
is still in flux, the Board will be asked to pass a cost-to-continue budget,
so that current operations can legally continue, and a tentative fee schedule,
so that fee schedules can be published and mailed to students at each
institution in time for fall registration. Any necessary adjustments in rates
based on final legislative budget action would be effective for the second
semester.
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Report on Status of Recommendations of the Governor's Commission on
Compensation
Vice President Marnocha presented the Business and Finance Committee with
a status report on implementing the recommendations of the Governor's
Commission on University of Wisconsin Compensation. The Governor's executive
budget included the following recommendations from the Commission: Decoupling
of faculty and academic staff from the state employee compensation process; a
streamlined UW budget structure; and a one percent special salary increase
above the state employee pay plan for faculty and instructional academic
staff. In addition, in March, the Governor announced the appointment of the
Accountability Task Force, one of the recommendations of the Compensation
Commission.
To implement the Commission's recommendation on tenured faculty review,
each University of Wisconsin System institution is doing a comprehensive
review of its evaluation procedures, and the Committee was informed that this
review and recommendations should be in place next year, but not this fiscal
year.
The Governor's executive budget did not recommend increasing the tuition-
setting authority of the University of Wisconsin System. In addition, by
reducing administrative funding by $637,000 in each of the two years of the
biennium, these funds will not be available for reallocation to compensation
needs. Finally, while the total dollars allocated to the university in the
Governor's budget increase, the UW's share of the total budget decreases.
Vice President Marnocha assured the Committee that System Administration
will pass on to the campuses the flexibility to reallocate that is implied by
the more unified budget. Chancellors are encouraged to make use of that
freedom to ensure that budget allocations meet the budget priorities.
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Continuous Quality Improvement in UW-Whitewater's Department of
Facilities Planning and Management
Continuous Quality Improvement Consultant Sue Rohan introduced Thomas
Lauer, UW-Whitewater's Executive Director of Facilities Planning and
Management, who reported to the Committee on quality improvement in his
department.
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Report of the Vice President
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that total gifts,
grants, and contracts for the nine-month period ending March 12, 1993, were
$409.1 million, an increase of $31.9 million over the previous year.
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Audit Subcommittee Meeting
Vice President Marnocha provided the subcommittee with a third-quarter
update on audit activities within the UW System. UW System Internal Audit is
currently conducting 24 audits which include student centers, bookstores, the
Quality Reinvestment Program, athletics, physical plant, housing, academic
fees, software licensing, and System trust funds.
Vice President Marnocha summarized the findings of recent audits. All
the problems identified are being addressed by the institutions. The IRS
audit of payroll operations at the Peterson Processing Center continues.
Legislative Audit Bureau audits that are ongoing include faculty workload,
Eagle Heights and faculty housing, System Administration Office of Information
Systems, and the annual financial report.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Resolution of Appreciation to UW-Whitewater
Regent Hempel presented the following resolution and moved its adoption.
The resolution was adopted with a standing ovation.
Resolution 6383: Whereas, the Board of Regents is very pleased to have
the opportunity to hold its April 1993 meetings at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; and
Whereas, it is a particular honor to join the
celebration of UW-Whitewater's 125th anniversary year
of excellence in higher education; and
Whereas, this visit has been enhanced by interesting
and informative presentations and tours highlighting
some of UW-Whitewater's outstanding programs and
special role in the University of Wisconsin System; and
Whereas, the warm welcome and gracious hospitality
extended by Chancellor and Mrs. Greenhill, the faculty,
staff, students and the entire community are deeply
appreciated;
Therefore, be it resolved that the members of the Board
of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System hereby
express our gratitude to UW-Whitewater and to all those
involved in making our visit so enjoyable and memorable
an experience.
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Amendments to Bylaws of the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and
Clinics
Presenting Resolution 6384, Regent Flores, Chair of the Council of
Trustees, noted that the proposed amendments responded to requirements of the
Joint Commission on Accreditation.
Adoption of the following resolution was moved by Regent Flores, seconded
by Regent Lubar and carried unanimously:
Resolution 6384: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Interim Chancellor
of UW-Madison, and the Council of Trustees of the UW
Hospital and Clinics, the amendments to the bylaws of
the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and Clinics
be approved as proposed.
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At 10:20 a.m., the following resolution, moved by Regent Nicholas, and
seconded by Regent Davis, was adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote, with
Regents Davis, Dreyfus, Flores, Gelatt, Gundersen, Hempel, Hirsch, Lubar,
Lyon, Nicholas and Steil (11) voting in the affirmative. There were no
negative votes nor abstentions.
Resolution 6385: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session to
consider personnel matters, as permitted by s.
19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., concerning possible action on
appointment of a chancellor, UW-Extension, and approval
of a temporary salary increase for a faculty member in
a salary range that exceeds executive salary group six
maximum; 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 11:00 a.m. and reported the
following actions:
Temporary Salary Increase for a Faculty Member in a Salary Range that
Exceeds Executive Salary Group Six Maximum, UW-Madison
Resolution 6386: That, upon recommendation of the Interim Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, a temporary base
salary increase of $4,091, resulting in a new rate of
C$99,438, be approved for Professor James A. Dumesic,
Department of Chemical Engineering, School of
Engineering, effective January 8, 1993, for the period
he serves as Chair of the Department of Chemical
Engineering.
Appointment of Chancellor, UW-Extension
Resolution 6387: That, upon recommendation of the Special Regent
Committee and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, Donald E. Hanna be appointed
Chancellor, UW-Extension, at an annual salary of
$107,000, beginning August 15, 1993.
The following resolution was adopted in closed session at the February 5,
1993, meeting. Announcement was not made at that time, pending acceptance by
the nominee.
Honorary Degree, UW-Stout
Resolution 6388: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Stout
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, James R. Johnson be awarded the
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at UW-Stout at
commencement in May 1993.
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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