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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, December 10, 1993
9:10 a.m.
- President Steil presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Benson, Budzinski, Davis, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe,
Gundersen, Hempel, Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Nicholas, Orr,
Schilling, Steil and Tregoning
ABSENT: None
Welcome to Regent San Orr
President Steil welcomed Regent Orr to his first meeting as a member of
the Board of Regents. An attorney and certified public accountant, Regent Orr
is Chairman of the Board of Marathon Electric Manufacturing Company of Wausau
and Wausau Paper Corporation of Mosinee. He also serves as a director for a
number of other firms and organizations as well as Chair of the UW Hospital
and Clinics Council of Trustees.
Regent Orr expressed his pleasure to be a member of the Board and, having
graduated from a System institution, he looks forward to this opportunity.
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Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Lubar, minutes of the
meetings of the Board held on October 13 and November 5, 1993, were
unanimously approved as distributed.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report of the Educational Communications Board
A report of the November 12, 1993, meeting of the Educational
Communications Board was published in agenda materials. There were no
comments or questions on the report.
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Report of the State Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education
A report of the November 17, 1993, meeting of the State Board of
Vocational, Technical and Adult Education was provided, and there was no Board
discussion on that report.
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Report by the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Regent Benson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, related his
willingness to respond to any future ideas or requests for information from
members of the Board of Regents. Stating his vision for reforming and
restructuring public schools, he expressed pleasure and gratitude for the
cooperation and partnership that exists between the two systems, particularly
in the working relationship for K-12 schooling. Hoping to improve the
direction and leadership needed by school districts in this reform, he
believed the school-to-work initiative to be the most important, and it is
receiving cooperation from state government and the VTAE as partners in its
establishment. He envisioned less remediation work for students entering the
University System in the future. A mathematics examination is being planned
for all students in the eleventh grade. Because of this exam, it will be
possible for the last high school year to be used to correct any deficiency
arising. As well as the strong support the Department of Public Instruction
receives from the Board of Regents, Regent Benson said, community support is
also needed. He is gratified by the extent to which Wisconsin's business
community is already responding to help educate students in the K-12 system.
Regent Budzinski asked about results of the youth apprenticeship program,
and Regent Benson said the results could be immediate because those finishing
high school beginning next year will have two credentials--a high school
transcript and a youth apprenticeship certificate. Potential employers may be
the very ones who helped establish the youth apprenticeship program and would
be prone to hire from their own designed program.
Regent Benson acknowledged that these reforms will not fix the system
immediately, but each one should help make a difference.
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Report on Legislative Matters
There were no questions asked of a written report on legislative matters
which was provided to Regents.
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Report on Trip to Japan
Having traveled to Tokyo for UW-Madison's participation in the Coca Cola
Bowl the prior week, Regent President Steil praised the staff and students who
were present for earning the respect of those in the Tokyo area. The
Executive Managing Director of the Wisconsin-based Kikkoman Corporation, an
excellent ambassador in Japan for the State of Wisconsin and the University of
Wisconsin System, hosted an event for the Governor which was attended by
leading business executives of the Tokyo area. The event showed that the
University of Wisconsin System is well respected in the orient.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
UW-Centers and UW-Extension Joint Presentation: "The WisView
Audiographics System"
Chancellor Grugel introduced the joint UW-Centers and UW-Extension
presentation of the WisView Audiographics System, which illustrated the
effectiveness of using voice (audio teleconferencing) and computer graphics
technology in distance education. Using a tabletop microphone, a computer
monitor, a document scanner, and an electronic notepad, faculty can teach
students simultaneously at many sites throughout the state, the nation, and
the world. Because the transmissions utilize telephone lines, the delivery
system is inexpensive, easy-to-use, and ubiquitous.
After a short video which explained the audiographics technology,
illustrated its teaching applications, and featured some student testimonials,
UWC-Marathon County Professor Frank Gonzales spoke about the Engineering
Mechanics course that he teaches using this system. While he originates the
course in Wausau, he is able to teach students at a "distance" at nine other
UW-Center sites throughout the state. Citing the consistency of academic
achievement between his face-to-face and his "distant" students, Prof.
Gonzales said that audiographics technology has even enhanced the quality of
his on-campus course materials and his teaching style.
Regent Gelatt joined Prof. Gonzales in demonstrating the ease of use and
the interactive nature of the system, which enables students to work
simultaneously and collaboratively on the course materials with the instructor
and with other students. In response to a query from Regent Tregoning on
student acceptance of this distance education approach, Prof. Gonzales said
that most of his students were pleased with the technology, and with the
increased accessibility to courses that might not be offered at their local
institution. With such fast-paced developments, Gonzales predicted that in a
few years, this approach to learning will be as natural and transparent as
using the telephone today.
Regents Barry and Gundersen asked about the cost-effectiveness of the
system, which was estimated at $10,000 per site for the equipment. Other
factors that Prof. Gonzales mentioned were the time and cost savings to the
students by not requiring them to drive long distances to attend a class. To
a question from Regent MacNeil about student interaction, Prof. Gonzales
commented on the unique team work that evolved at the sites, with students
helping each other, solving problems together, and raising group questions.
Chancellor Hanna, in his concluding comments, stressed the need to
collaborate with the technical college and K-12 systems to share resources
effectively and to better meet the educational needs of the state. He then
announced that the UWEX's Small Business Development Center was recently
awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development to improve Wisconsin's small business performance via distance
education. The presentation was capped off with a 1964 kinescope presentation
which featured Professor Lee Sherman Dreyfus introducing the first
intercontinental classroom which connected high school students in West Bend,
Wisconsin, and Paris, France, spanning 23,000 miles via Early Bird satellite.
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Award to Regent Orr
President Lyall reported the receipt by Regent San Orr of the Governor's
1993 Award for Support of the Arts. She thanked Regent Orr for his
contribution to keeping the arts alive and well in Wisconsin.
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Grant to UW-Eau Claire School of Nursing
Stating that UW institutions are stepping up their contributions to help
meet urgent health care needs across the state, President Lyall cited receipt
of a $1.7 million five-year grant from the U.S. Indian Health Service, to
provide baccalaureate nursing education to American Indian students in
northwest Wisconsin. A cooperative program with Lac Courte Oreilles Community
College, the ultimate goal is to increase basic health care services available
in Sawyer, Washburn, Burnett and surrounding northwestern Wisconsin counties.
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Gift from John Deere Corporation to UW-Platteville
President Lyall announced receipt of a $15,000 gift from John Deere to
help fund start-up of a distance learning project that will link engineering
programs at UW-Platteville and UW-Stout. Future plans call for Deere
employees to enroll as special students at UW-Platteville and, ultimately, a
telecommunications link between UW-Platteville and the Dubuque works of John
Deer so employees at can take classes at the work site. Having also received
$100,000 for this project from the competitive systemwide fund for enhancing
engineering programs, she said this project is a wonderful example of how UW
institutions are sharing faculty and program expertise and stretching to reach
clients beyond the boundaries of the campus.
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Athletic Achievements of UW Institutions
Following up on Regent President Steil's commentary on Tokyo's Coca-Cola
Bowl, President Lyall reported the exceptional success of UW System athletic
teams this year. In addition to Rose Bowl activities, all UW-Madison men's
and women's fall sports teams were represented in post-season NCAA tournaments
this year, including women's volleyball, soccer and cross country, and men's
soccer and cross country.
The football team at UW-La Crosse won the conference championship, and
their men's cross country team also won the conference championship. The
women's soccer team at UW-Stevens Point won the conference championship; and
the women's tennis team at UW-Eau Claire won the overall conference title. At
UW-Oshkosh, the women's cross country team won the conference championship.
The UW-Whitewater women's volleyball team won the conference championship in
their conference. The UW-Oshkosh and UW-Eau Claire women's volleyball teams
also qualified for the NCAA tournament. At UW-Parkside, the women's cross
country team was NCAA Division 2 regional champion; and at UW-Milwaukee, the
men's cross country team, the women's cross country team, and the men's soccer
team won the mid-continent championship at that institution.
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Executive Committee meetings of November 15 and December
3, 1993, are attached as EXHIBITS A and B.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair, presented the report of the Committee.
Consent Agenda
Adoption of Resolutions 6565-6567, which were approved unanimously by the
Business and Finance Committee, was moved by Regent Gelatt and seconded by
Regent Nicholas. Regent Gundersen requested that Resolution 6567 be
considered separately, and Resolutions 6565 and 6566 then were adopted
unanimously.
Adeline Pepper Bequest
Resolution 6565: 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 Adeline Pepper, Township of Lakewood, County of
Ocean and State of New Jersey be accepted; and that the
Trust Officer or Assistant Trust Officers be authorized
to sign receipts and do all things necessary to effect
the transfer for the benefit of the University Library,
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
(The Will states:
SECOND: All of my estate and property, real, personal
and mixed, of whatsoever kind or nature the same may be
and wheresoever it may be situate, I do hereby give,
devise and bequeath unto the University of Wisconsin,
State of Wisconsin, to be used solely for purposes
directly connected with improvements and enhancements
to the University Library.
Ms. Pepper received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Journalism from UW-Madison in 1925. The Memorial
Library will receive $1.1 million dollars from her
estate.)
Request for Increased Expenditure Authority for UW-Madison Athletics
Resolution 6566: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, an increase of $588,000 in
expenditure authority is granted for the 1993-94
UW-Madison Intercollegiate Athletics budget.
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Accountability for Achievement: Progress Report on Recommendations of
Accountability Task Force
Regent Gundersen suggested future consideration of changing the word
"diversity" to the word "equality." When asked by Regent Lubar if he was
suggesting some actual change in the document, Regent Gundersen replied that
he was not suggesting change at this time.
Regent Gundersen moved adoption by the Board of Resolution 6567, which
had been approved unanimously the prior day at a joint meeting of the
Education Committee and the Business and Finance Committee to which all
Regents were invited. The motion was seconded by Regent Davis and adopted
unanimously by the Board.
Resolution 6567: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
accepts the report, "Accountability for Achievement:
Progress Report on Recommendations of the
Accountability Task Force," as revised, and authorizes
its transmittal to the Governor and Legislature, in
accordance with 1993 Wis. Act 16, Sec. 9156(lv).
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CQI Presentation on Third Class Bulk Mail, UW-Platteville
Continuous Quality Improvement Consultant Sue Rohan introduced UW-
Platteville Professor and CQI Coordinator Donna Perkins and Sue Abing, a UW-
Platteville student, who presented UW-Platteville's CQI project on third class
bulk mail. For the 1991-92 academic year, bulk mail represented almost half
the total packages, and because of the reduced cost, it was only 17 percent of
the postage cost from the campus. The significant reduced cost is incentive
for increasing the usage of bulk mail, but the bulk mail process requires a
great deal of expertise to be efficient and accurate.
The seven-step improvement process was used to guide the CQI team in
defining problems, identifying root causes, collecting and analyzing data, and
developing solutions. A trial bulk mail center has been developed as a key
solution, and preliminary results showed a 79 percent reduction in time spent
preparing mailings, with a 100 percent reduction in errors.
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UW-Madison Student Family Housing Revised Master Plan and Continuous
Maintenance Plan
UW-Madison Housing Director Norman Sunstad presented the UW-Madison
student family housing revised master plan and continuous maintenance plan to
the Committee. At the September Committee meeting, he had been asked to
review and revise the master plan and to share these revisions with the
Regents. The revised plan includes details for a structured preventative
maintenance program designed to ensure that a high standard be maintained on
the remodeled units and that the un-remodeled apartments are properly
maintained until they are remodeled. The plan also includes cash solvency and
does not require further construction-related rent increases.
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Annual Report on Research Support, UW-Madison
Graduate School Dean John Wiley presented the UW-Madison annual report on
extramural research support, which includes information on the 1992-93 federal
and non-federal awards, analysis of UW-Madison's national and Big-Ten rankings
for research support, and analysis of 1993-94 year-to-date awards. The report
showed that in the previous year, UW-Madison received $228 million in federal
research awards and $93 million in non-federal research awards. The non-
federal amount represents an increase of approximately $3 million over the
previous year. Eighty-five percent of the research awards were to individual
faculty members. Over the past three years, approximately 62 percent of UW-
Madison faculty members have obtained extramural research support.
Most recent national data indicate that, in 1991, UW-Madison maintained a
competitive share of federal obligations for university research, ranking
eighth nationally and second in the Big Ten. In terms of total expenditures
for research and development, UW-Madison ranked fourth nationally and third in
the Big Ten. Year-to-date awards are lower than the 1992-93 amounts through
November, primarily because of lower federal awards for instruction, student
aid and physical plant.
Regents also received a report on how UW-Madison research activities
affect the Wisconsin economy. Listing companies which are spin offs or
recipients of UW-Madison technology, it points out their economic
contributions.
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Report on Support Services at UW-Madison
In response to a Regent request, Board Executive Assistant Bove presented
a report to the Committee on UW-Madison support services which examined
changes in those services provided centrally at UW-Madison over the past 20
years. The study showed that the overall central support service units
increased by 290 payrolled, state-funded full time equivalent positions
between 1974 and 1991--a 21.5 percent increase. Excluding physical plant,
facilities and security, central support positions increased by 163 FTE or 28
percent in these years. Over the same period, student FTE enrollment
increased by 26 percent, and state-funded faculty positions increased by ten
percent.
Support units experiencing the largest increase and a relatively large
percentage increase in state-funded expenditures are: information technology;
automated data processing telecommunications; and the Dean of Students'
office. According to UW-Madison officials, these particular increases in
support personnel and expenditure are the result of deliberate policy
decisions to undertake customer-oriented initiatives, such as automated
registration and expanded counseling services for minority and disadvantaged
students.
The study also highlights a number of important policy questions. For
example, there is currently no standardized, generally accepted definition of
administrative costs in higher education. Clarification of the definition
would be helpful for both methodological and operational reasons and would set
a methodological framework for future analysis. The Committee discussed the
conflicting objectives of narrowing the definition to better focus improvement
efforts and broadening the definition to permit greater flexibility if
administrative costs are required to be cut again. The Committee agreed that
a speaker with experience in reengineering of support functions in higher
education would be invited to address the Board at a future meeting.
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Report of the Vice President
Update on UW Processing Center Merger
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that since the last
report there have been a number of developments: functions are being
consolidated at the UW Processing Center; budgetary resources to be
transferred along with personnel also are being identified; the systemwide
users group has held two meetings. Specifically, accounting systems will be
consolidated in the 1994-95 year; and payrolls for System Administration
employees will be converted to the UW Processing Center beginning in 1994.
The Vice President thanked those involved in making this successful
transition.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee's report was presented by Regent Davis, Chair.
Consent Agenda
In moving adoption of Resolutions 6568-6572 as consent agenda items,
Regent Davis pointed out that Resolution 6571 is a result of a one-year-only
piece of permissive legislation intended to avert calendar conflicts with the
Rosh Hashana holiday. The motion was seconded by Regent Benson and carried
unanimously.
Appointment of UW System Representative to Natural Areas Preservation
Council
Resolution 6568: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents,
as authorized by the legislature, appoints Alan W.
Haney, Dean, School of Natural Resources, UW-Stevens
Point, to a three-year term (January 1, 1994 - December
31, 1996) as a University of Wisconsin System
representative to the Natural Areas Preservation
Council.
Authorization to Recruit Dean, College of Sciences and Allied Health, UW-
La Crosse
Resolution 6569: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Dean, College of Sciences
and Allied Health, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Authorization to Recruit Dean, College of Liberal Studies, UW-La Crosse
Resolution 6570: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Dean, College of Liberal
Studies, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Starting Date for Fall Semester Classes
Resolution 6571: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and pursuant to 1993 ACT
57, Wis. Stats., the Board of Regents:
delegates to the President the authority to permit
individual UW institutions to commence 1994 fall
semester classes on September 1, 1994; and
instructs each of those institutions to formalize the
procedures that accommodate students unable to register
or attend classes in order to continue to work during
the Labor Day weekend.
Appointment of Named Professor, UW-Eau Claire
Resolution 6572: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Tess
Onwueme, Department of English, be appointed
Distinguished Professor of Cultural Diversity,
effective spring semester, 1993-94 academic year.
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Report of the Senior Vice President
1994-95 Sabbaticals
Senior Vice President Portch reported that 243 faculty members have been
selected to receive sabbaticals during 1994-95. This is 21 more than were
awarded during the current year. Some problems associated with sabbatical
leaves were presented by Professor Toivola, President of The Association of
University of Wisconsin Professionals, and work will begin on their
resolution.
Academic Staff Development Awards
There were 72 projects selected as recipients of academic staff
development awards during the spring of this academic year. This will bring
to 159 the number of academic staff projects that will receive almost $150,000
in UW System matching funds this year.
Informational Report on Program Review and Planning
in the UW System for 1992-93
This annual report also includes academic program changes and
designations and was approved by System Administration during the year. This
48-page report indicates that program reviews and changes are both
comprehensive as well as continuous activities, and a considerable amount of
time and effort is spent by the faculty and administration in the critical
area of program review and planning.
Joint Report of UW Medical School
and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Senior Vice President Portch informed the Committee that the 1993-94
biennial budget bill required the UW Medical School and the Medical College of
Wisconsin to submit a joint report by January 1, 1994, on how the schools will
achieve the goal of having 50 percent of their graduates select a career in
primary care specialties by the year 2000. The two medical schools and
primary care provider groups have been working in collaboration on this
report, and Dr. Portch reviewed for the Committee some key points that are
likely to be included. While the report is due to the Legislature and the
Governor by January 1 to meet the statutory requirement, the Board will have
the opportunity at its February 1994 meeting to discuss and revise the report
as necessary.
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Report on North Central Accreditation, UW-Superior
Senior Vice President Portch and members of the Committee congratulated
Chancellor Youngblood and her faculty and staff on the recent accreditation
review of UW-Superior by the North Central Association. The review recognized
UW-Superior's assessment program, particularly the assessment program within
the major. The Committee was pleased to see the widespread acceptance of
assessment across an entire institution.
In Committee, Regent Krutsch asked the Chancellor how the North Central
observations will be utilized in UW-Superior's strategic planning effort. It
was noted that the accreditation team indicated that the institution must
reduce the wide array of majors and components of majors it currently offers.
In light of this finding, the Committee will be reviewing the institution's
strategic planning efforts.
The proliferation of committees on this campus as well as the acceptance
of the governance process within the institution were concerns the Chancellor
indicated were under study, there being a need to streamline these processes
and make them more efficient.
Regent Gundersen noted that the report included reference to UW-
Superior's successful program for outcome evaluations, and he urged other UW
universities to increase their acceptance of the concept in a broad-based way.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair, reported for the Committee.
Consent Agenda
Regent Dreyfus moved adoption by the Board of Resolutions 6573-6578 which
had been unanimously approved in Committee. Regent Gundersen seconded the
motion and they were approved unanimously by the Board.
UW-Eau Claire: Approval of Design Report; Authority to Construct Primary
Electrical System Repairs
Resolution 6573: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Eau Claire
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct the Primary Electrical
System Repair project, for an estimated total project
cost of $1,699,000, General Fund Supported Borrowing -
Utilities Repair and Renovation funds.
UW-Madison: Authority to Increase Budget for Grainger Hall of Business
Administration
Resolution 6574: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to increase the
budget by an amount not to exceed $600,000 of Gift
Funds for the Grainger Hall of Business Administration,
on the campus at UW-Madison, for a revised total cost
of up to $36,801,000, which would be funded as follows:
(a) General Fund Supported Borrowing: $17,130,000
(b) Program Revenue Supported Borrowing: 4,670,000
(c) Program Revenue (cash): 676,000
(d) Gift Funds: 14,325,000
Total all funding sources: $36,801,000
The $14,325,000 Gift Fund total includes the $600,000
increase and will be reduced by the full amount of any
balance that is not required.
UW-Madison: Authority to Increase WISTAR Funds for Engineering Building
Addition/Remodeling
Resolution 6575: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to increase the
project budget for the Engineering Building Addition
and remodeling and Total Facilities Performance -
Phases 1 and 2 project by $660,000 of General Fund
Supported Borrowing - WISTAR Program funds, from the
following funding sources:
General Fund Supported Borrowing $14,500,000
General Fund Supported Borrowing -
All-Agency Program Funds 3,530,000
General Fund Supported Borrowing -
WISTAR Program Funds 5,210,000
Gift Funds 2,000,000
Federal Funds 350,000
Revised Total Project Budget $25,590,000
UW-Parkside: Authorization to Accept Land from the Nature Conservancy at
Chiwaukee Prairie in Kenosha County
Resolution 6576: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Parkside
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to accept
from The Nature Conservancy a gift of
approximately 137 acres of land, valued at
$288,300, located at the Chiwaukee Prairie in
Kenosha County.
UW-Stevens Point: Approval of Design Report; Authority to Construct
College of Natural Resources Building Addition and Remodeling Project
Resolution 6577: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Stevens Point
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority be granted to construct the College of
Natural Resources Building Addition and Remodeling
project, for an estimated total project cost of
$10,814,000 ($5,989,000 1993-95 General Fund Supported
Borrowing - matching WISTAR funds and $4,825,000
Federal Grant Funds).
UW-Whitewater: Approval of Design Report; Authority to Construct
University Center Dining Facility Remodeling
Resolution 6578: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Whitewater
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct the 1993 University
Center Dining Facility Remodeling - Phase I and II
project, for an estimated project cost of $1,672,000 of
Program Revenue Bonding.
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UW-Stevens Point: Authority to Refurbish, Assemble and Install a Paper
Machine
Regent Dreyfus explained that Resolution 6579 was on the November agenda
but was deferred to this month because of Committee discussion regarding two
primary issues: the high cost for installing and repairing the equipment; and
the request for full GPR funding. Since that meeting, Chancellor Sanders has
determined that raising $600,000 (approximately one third) of the $1.8 million
cost was an achievable goal. A representative at the Committee meeting from
the Consolidated Paper Company expressed confidence and is leading the
fundraising that agrees to provide at least one third of the funding in
cooperation with the Paper Industry Management Association.
Regent Dreyfus thought there is a principle in this that needs
addressing--the support of the System's centers of excellence. This program,
he said, is the center of excellence of that campus for several reasons:
because it is of such national excellence; because it is the only state
program that produces paper scientists and engineers; and paper is currently
the number one industry in the state, surpassing agriculture. On that basis,
he thought that this state-supported university should be supporting the
industry.
The UW-Stevens Point program, he continued, would not exist without the
paper industry. The program has complete scholarships for every student and
lucrative jobs exist for all graduates of the program, often at higher
salaries than the professors who taught them. Professors often are retained
on the campus only because the industry provides additional dollars for many
faculty members.
He further stated that this situation is comparable to a future situation
at UW-La Crosse. Their center of excellence, he believed, would have much to
do with its cardiac rehabilitation unit which is one of the outstanding
programs in the state and possibly in the country. Some day, he predicted,
someone will donate to UW-La Crosse an MRI, a CAT scanner or something similar
and look for similar support from the System to promote that center of
excellence.
Regent Dreyfus then moved adoption of the resolution approving one third
of the funds to come from outside fund raising, and the motion was seconded by
Regent Barry.
Resolution 6579: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Stevens Point
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to refurbish,
assemble and install a Paper Machine, for an estimated
total project cost of $1,835,000 ($1,235,000 General
Fund Supported - Borrowing WISTAR funds and $600,000
Gift Funds).
Regent Barry explained that because the Committee had voted to defer this
resolution the prior month when Regent Dreyfus had been absent, the resolution
now had more definition and was greatly improved.
Regent Budzinski said his concerns had been addressed by a survey of
paper machine manufacturers, all of whom felt it would be a mistake not to
install the machine for a price of $1.8 million.
Regent Tregoning said he understood that because this 32-year-old machine
does not operate as fast as a new one, students have the opportunity to stop
it and study it. He did not want, however, to set a precedent for future
equipment donations that would require the industry also to provide private
funds. This could, he said, discourage donations to the UW centers of
excellence.
In his business, Regent Orr stated, they have eight machines running, the
oldest of which was built in 1899 and the newest in 1965, all of them
remaining highly competitive in the market.
Regent Gelatt was concerned about upkeep for this older machine, and
Chancellor Sanders explained that of the $1.8 million, about half will be
spent for the machine's refurbishment before it is installed, so maintenance
costs will be very low for a long period of time.
Put to the vote, Resolution 6579 was adopted unanimously.
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Report of the Vice President
Camp Randall Stadium
Vice President Brown reported that at the Building Commission meeting
there was an increase of $700,000 for the Camp Randall Stadium structural
repair project and an additional $25,000 to cover the cost of conducting
further studies on improvements to address crowd safety aspects.
UW-Stevens Point Land Purchase
The Building Commission also approved the UW-Stevens Point purchase of
.151 acre of land for future parking development with the stipulation that no
state tax dollars are to be spent on relocation costs.
USDA Grant for UW-Madison Biotechnology Genetics Project
The Vice President reported an additional grant in excess of $2 million
from the USDA for the UW-Madison biotechnology genetics project, which means
that over one third of the funding for this $30 million project has been
raised from federal sources.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGENT ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Regent Krutsch, Chair of the Committee on Regent Orientation and
Development, urged full Regent representation at the scheduled January 28,
1994, development program entitled "The Role of the Citizen Board in Public
Universities: Responsibilities and Relationships." The morning session
speaker will be Joe Kauffman, Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration
at UW-Madison, and a former Executive Vice President of the System, speaking
on the history and role of the citizen board in American public higher
education, with particular emphasis on a multi-campus system. Following
Professor Kauffman's presentation will be a panel of representatives from
campuses, the System and Legislature which will provide an opportunity for
interaction between Board members and the panel.
Following lunch, she continued, Tom Layzell, Chancellor of the Board of
Governors of the Illinois State Colleges and Universities, will speak on the
public university governing board relationship to internal and external
constituencies. A panel will follow Chancellor Layzell which will consist of
legislators, a representative from the Governor's office, two Regents Emeriti,
and System President Lyall. There also will be an opportunity for some
discussion after comments by panel members.
Regent Krutsch thought that this first annual development session will be
a very useful opportunity for education and reflection about some very basic,
important aspects of Board members' responsibilities.
President Steil commended Regent Krutsch and members of the Committee for
their outstanding preparatory work on this meeting.
Regent Dreyfus suggested that the Committee also may want to include in
development programs Mr. Alan Ostar, retired chief executive of the American
Association of State Colleges and Universities, who spent 30 years of his
career in the UW System.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Cancellation of January 6 and 7, 1994, Meetings
President Steil said he was not aware of any circumstances that would
prevent cancellation of these meetings, and upon motion by Regent Lubar,
seconded by Regent Tregoning, the following resolution was adopted unanimously
by the Board:
Resolution 6580: That the meetings of the Board of Regents scheduled for
January 6 and 7, 1994, be cancelled.
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Resolution of Commendation: Chancellor Outcalt
Regent Davis presented the following resolution and moved its adoption by
the Board of Regents. The resolution was adopted by a standing ovation.
Resolution 6581: Whereas, David Outcalt has served with distinction as
chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay for
six years; and
Whereas, Chancellor Outcalt has contributed
substantially to UW-Green Bay in the areas of student
recruitment, program development, community relations,
affirmative action, administrative organization; and
Whereas, these efforts have included the development of
a number of joint degree programs with other UW System
institutions, thus making wise use of state resources
and fostering a spirit of cooperation among UW
campuses; and
Whereas, Chancellor Outcalt succeeded in strengthening
the university's ties with the community by
spearheading business ventures through the UW-Green Bay
Technology Park and collaborations with the state VTAE
system; and
Whereas, under his direction and leadership, the Edward
W. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts became a
reality, opening earlier this year on the Green Bay
campus; and
Whereas, David Outcalt's tireless efforts on behalf of
the UW System are greatly appreciated by all who have
had the good fortune to work with him;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents of
the University of Wisconsin system highly commends
David Outcalt for dedicated service as chancellor,
extending sincere best wishes to him as he continues
his work at UW-Green Bay under the Philip and Elizabeth
Hendrickson Professorship in the School of Business.
Thanking the Board for its kind resolution, Chancellor Outcalt pointed
out that although he had been UW-Green Bay Chancellor since 1986, he has been
a chancellor for 12-1/2 years, including the years beginning in 1981 when he
was Chancellor of the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Both institutions, he
said, were very young when he came and were just developing their maturity but
were very promising institutions that had already achieved some distinction.
The Chancellor said he maintains a profound respect for the University of
Wisconsin System and believes the Board will face exceptional challenges from
several directions in the next few years. He predicted that higher education
would affect the development of international economic competitiveness and
that, as the electronic revolution begins to be felt in the classroom, the
faculty workload would need redefinition and would impact on how the System
operates and budgets.
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Regent Davis asked if it would be possible, from an administrative
perspective, to pass the resolution to go into closed session earlier in the
Board meeting; and President Steil thought it might be a good suggestion from
Board Parliamentarian Robert Andersen that a recess could be declared at the
end of the Board meeting and the resolution to go into closed session could be
read when the Board reconvenes after that recess.
At 10:50 a.m., the following resolution, moved by Regent Grebe, and
seconded by Regent Nicholas, was adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote, with
Regents Barry, Benson, Budzinski, Davis, Dreyfus, Grebe, Gundersen, Hempel,
Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Nicholas, Orr, Schilling, Steil and Tregoning (16)
voting in the affirmative. There were no abstentions and no dissenting votes.
Resolution 6582: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session to
consider compensation of employees, and to consider
approval to offer salary that exceeds executive salary
group six maximum to specific individuals, UW-Madison,
UW-Milwaukee, as permitted by s. 19.85(1)(c), Wis.
Stats.;
For initial review of honorary degree nominations at
UW-Milwaukee and UW-Stout, for possible action on
appointments to the UW-Superior Board of Visitors, and
on whether to grant a request to review a decision on a
student disciplinary matter, UW-Whitewater, as
permitted by s. 19.85(1)(f), Wis. Stats.;
And to confer with legal counsel, as permitted by s.
19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats.
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CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board arose from closed session at 12:05 p.m., having adopted the
following resolutions:
Appointment to Board of Visitors, UW-Superior
Resolution 6583: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
UW-Superior, Mr. James H. Schlender be appointed to the
UW-Superior Board of Visitors for a three-year term,
effective December 15, 1993.
Offer of Salary Exceeding Executive Salary Group 6 Maximum, UW-Milwaukee
Resolution 6584: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to offer a 33% appointment at a full-time
equivalent salary of A$110,000 for the Interim
University Physician/Director of Student Health, for
the period November 15,1993 through June 30, 1994.
Offer of Salary Exceeding Executive Salary Group 6 Maximum, UW-Madison
Resolution 6585: 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 offer a salary of A$95,000 for the
Director of the University Industry Research (UIR)
Program.
Compensation Adjustment
Resolution 6586: That, upon the recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the payment of the
academic and competitive performance incentive
provision of the November 10, 1992 Employment Agreement
between UW-Madison and head football coach Barry
Alvarez be authorized following any bowl appearance
this season.
Request for Review of Decision on Student Disciplinary Matter, UW-
Whitewater
Resolution 6587: That, upon the recommendation of the Committee on
Student Discipline and Student Governance Appeals, the
request for review submitted by a UW-Whitewater student
be denied.
Base Salary Adjustment, UW-Extension
Resolution 6588: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, a base salary
adjustment of $3,000 be approved for the Chancellor,
UW-Extension, effective January 1, 1994, to recognize
competitive factors.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
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Judith A. Temby, Secretary
January 10, 1994
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