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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
River Falls, Wisconsin
Held in the Yellow Room, Rodli Commons
UW-River Falls
Friday, October 8, 1993
8:00 a.m.
- President Steil presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Benson, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe,
Gundersen, Krutsch, Schilling, Steil and Tregoning
ABSENT: Regents Budzinski, Davis, Flores, Hempel, Lubar,
Nicholas and Orr
Regent President Steil welcomed Regent Joshua Tregoning, who
was appointed by the Governor as a student Regent to succeed
Regent David Hirsch. Regent Hirsch, whose term had expired, had
submitted his resignation from the Board.
Stating that he is honored to serve on the Board of Regents,
Regent Tregoning indicated that he looks forward enthusiastically
to working with the Regents, Chancellors and others in the UW
System.
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Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Gelatt,
the minutes of the July 16, 1993, and September 10, 1993,
meetings of the Board were approved as distributed.
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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 submitted by Regent Barry. There were
no additional comments or questions.
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Report on the September 17, 1993, Meeting of the Higher
Educational Aids Board
A written report was submitted in the agenda materials.
There were no additional comments or questions.
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Report of the Regent Member of the Educational Communications
Board
A written report was submitted by Regent Davis. There were
no additional comments or questions.
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Report on Legislative Matters
Referring to the written report that had been provided to the
Regents the preceding day, Regent Gundersen asked if any
compromise could be made concerning the legislation which would
prohibit start of classes until after Labor Day.
In response, President Lyall noted that the Board has favored
increasing the number of instructional days for students. To do
that and also start the fall semester after Labor Day means that
classes would have to continue longer in the spring--an option
not favored by students because it would interfere with seeking
summer jobs.
Regent Gundersen also commented in support of legislation to
begin health insurance coverage for employees on the first day of
employment and to eliminate the current six-month waiting period.
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Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Regent State Superintendent Benson began his report by
expressing his pride in the UW-River Falls student leaders who
had received excellent preparation in Wisconsin high schools.
However, he continued, too many other students are not doing as
well. This means that schools must change and improve to benefit
all students.
Referring to a speech he had given to school superintendents,
Regent Benson cited as one top priority creation in each school
district of communities committed to better serving children.
For that to happen at the local level, he believed that
partnerships and collaboration must be developed at the state
level. In that regard, he expressed appreciation to President
Lyall for her support and willingness to work with the Department
of Public Instruction in this effort. He also felt that
partnerships with the VTAE System, the Governor and other state
agencies are important.
In his speech, copies of which were distributed to the
Regents, Regent Benson identified a number of major initiatives
for the coming years, including bright beginnings for all
children, preparing graduates for a living-wage economy, success
for city school districts, redesigning the Department of Public
Instruction, and finance. He planned to report on progress in
these areas at future meetings.
Regent Schilling commented that the UW System has benefited
greatly by having as members of the Board of Regents the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction and a representative of the
State VTAE Board. Hearing from these systems, he noted, has been
very helpful in policy deliberations.
Regent Dreyfus commented that the costs of Regent Benson's
initiatives would be recovered in better-prepared college
students.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
UW-River Falls Presentation: "Fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea"
Chancellor Thibodeau debuted a new video production, "UW-
River Falls: Fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea." Through the voices
of students, faculty and staff, the video told how UW-River Falls
continues to cherish its primary mission of undergraduate
education while embracing and building upon its additional
responsibilities for scholarly activity and outreach.
The video described the demographics of the student body, the
academic offerings of the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and
Sciences, and Education, internship opportunities, international
programs and student leadership development opportunities. An
important aspect of the video is that the majority of the filming
was done by students.
The video can be packaged to reach specific audiences to
support such university activities as outreach presentations,
student recruitment, faculty recruitment and general information
purposes.
Chancellor Thibodeau thanked Kim Schmidt, Director of
Television Services, for producing this outstanding video.
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Systemwide Administrative Streamlining Programs
Stating that the UW System currently spends about 6.4 percent
of total budget for administrative overhead as compared to a 9
percent national average for colleges and universities, President
Lyall reported that the System's goal is to maintain or improve
its margin through a number of initiatives: Review and
rejustification of all administrative positions at the time of
turnover; systematic reporting to the Business and Finance
Committee of chargebacks, unfunded mandates, and cost shifting
that have administrative cost implications for UW institutions.
She also requested continuance of annual reporting to the Board
on administrative costs, in an effort to initiate possible
actions in further cuts. Restructuring of administrative
functions across the System also will be continued.
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1993 Preliminary Enrollment Figures
President Lyall announced that, in spite of changes in
federal financial aid programs and other environmental factors,
the System will meet almost exactly its target of enrollments for
this year, with an estimated 126,705 FTE students. Eleven
institutions are within one percent of their margins and UW-Stout
and UW-Milwaukee are more than one percent below their respective
targets. UW-Superior's preliminary total is just 1.9 percent
above target, after being twelve percent over target last year.
UW-La Crosse and UW-Green Bay experienced slight increases which
bring them within their one percent margin this year.
Regent Gundersen asked why 3.3 percent of the fourth quartile
still gain admission, and President Lyall explained that there
remains a policy which allows institutions to admit up to 5
percent of students on the basis of expectation that they have
more potential than is shown in formal credentials. This allows
a window of opportunity for those who may have potential to
succeed.
The President reported the highest quality and preparation of
new freshmen. Forty-six percent come from the top quartile of
their high school graduating classes and 82 percent graduated in
the top half.
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Systemwide Solid Waste Recycling Program
The program that separates and recycles aluminum and steel
cans, plastic and glass containers, polystyrene and all paper
materials, President Lyall said, has seen over the past three
years an increase of more than 200 percent in the amount of
recycled materials.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair, presented the report of the Committee.
Consent Agenda
Having been approved unanimously by the Physical Planning and
Development Committee, adoption by the Board of Resolutions 6518-
6527 as consent agenda items was moved by Regent Dreyfus,
seconded by Regent Gundersen and carried unanimously.
UW-La Crosse: Authority to Prepare Design Report Modifying
Scope of 1991-93 Student Life Center
Resolution 6518: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
LaCrosse Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, authority be
granted to prepare a Design Report modifying
the scope of the 1991-93 Student Life Center
project, at an estimated total project cost
of $8,542,900 ($5,442,900 Program Revenue
Supported Borrowing - Segregated Fees and
$3,100,000 Program Revenue - Segregated
Fees).
UW-La Crosse: Authority to Construct Morris Hall Window
Replacements
Resolution 6519: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
LaCrosse Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, authority be
granted to construct a Morris Hall Window
Replacement project for an estimated total
project cost of $245,000, 1993-95 Facilities
Repair and Renovation Funds.
UW-Madison: Authority to Increase Budget for Social Science
Capital Renewal Project
Resolution 6520: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Madison Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Design
Report be approved for the Social Science
Capital Renewal project reflecting the
budget increase of $870,000, from $2,400,000
to a revised total of $3,270,000, from All-
Agency Funds.
UW-Madison: Approval to Sell Unimproved Arboretum Land
Resolution 6521: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Madison Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, authority be
granted to sell approximately 14.018 acres
of unimproved land, which is located in the
southeast corner of the UW-Madison Arboretum
in the city of Madison. This request is in
accord with the Board of Regents authority
granted in October 1989 to appraise and
advertise for sale this property in order to
fund an endowment for an Arboretum research
and teaching program in restoration ecology,
final terms and conditions to be approved by
the Vice President for Physical Planning and
Development and the UW-Madison Arboretum
Committee.
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Construct Zebra Mussel Chemical
Control System
Resolution 6522: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Milwaukee Chancellor and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System,
authority be granted to construct a Zebra
Mussel Chemical Control project for an
estimated total project cost of $250,000
General Fund Supported Borrowing - Utility
Repair and Renovation Program Funds.
UW-Platteville: Approval of Design Report; Authority to
Construct Ottensman Hall Fume Hood Deficiency Correction
Resolution 6523: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Platteville Chancellor and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the
Design Report be approved and authority
granted to construct the Ottensman Hall Fume
Hood Deficiency Correction project at an
estimated total project cost of $1,161,000
of General Fund Supported Borrowing - All-
Agency Funds.
UW-Stevens Point: Approval of Design Report; Authority to
Construct Science Building Capital Renewal
Resolution 6524: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Stevens Point Chancellor and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, the
Design Report and approved and authority
granted to construct the Science Building
Capital Renewal Project at an estimated
project cost of $2,841,000 General Fund
Supported Borrowing.
UW-Stout: Approval of Design Report; Authority to Construct
Jarvis Hall-Technology Wing Remodeling and Addition
Resolution 6525: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Stout Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Design
Report be approved and authority granted to
construct the Jarvis Hall-Technology Wing
Remodeling and Addition project at an
estimated cost of $8,285,000 ($8,120,000
General Fund Supported Borrowing-WISTAR and
$160,000 Building Trust Funds).
UW-Oshkosh: Approval of Design Report; Authority to Construct
Radford Hall Capital Renewal
Resolution 6526: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Oshkosh Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Design
Report be approved and authority granted to
construct a Radford Hall Capital Renewal
Project at a total estimated cost of
$1,489,500, from General Fund Supported
Borrowing.
UW System: Authority to Construct Exterior Lighting Projects
Resolution 6527: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Eau
Claire, LaCrosse, Madison, Milwaukee,
Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls,
Stevens Point and Stout Chancellors and the
President of the University of Wisconsin
System, authority be granted to construct a
1993-95 Exterior Lighting project for a
total project cost of $1,308,600 ($1,151,300
of General Fund Supported Borrowing -
Utilities Repair/Renovation Funds and
$157,300 Program Revenue-Cash).
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UW-River Falls: Status Report on 1990 Campus Development Plan
A report was made to the Committee on the UW-River Falls
Campus Development Plan.
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Campus Tours
Following the Committee meeting, driving tours of the UW-
River Falls campus were conducted for the Regents.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Committee's report was presented by Regent Gelatt, Chair.
Consent Agenda
Having been approved unanimously by the Committee, Regent
Gelatt moved adoption of Resolutions 6528 and 6529. The motion
was seconded by Regent Tregoning and adopted unanimously by the
Board.
Agreement with Private For-Profit Organization: Sincrotrone
Trieste
Resolution 6528: That, upon the recommendation of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Board
of Regents formally accept the agreement
between Sincrotrone Trieste and the
University of Wisconsin-Madison entitled
"Experimental Chamber for CXrL\Trieste
Collaboration.
Agreement with Private For-Profit Organization: Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Resolution 6529: That upon the recommendation of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Board
of Regents formally accept two awards
received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
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Biennial and Annual Budget Timelines
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that at the
September Board meeting Regents discussed the need for an August
meeting to approve biennial budgets in compliance with statutory
changes. Based on the discussion, the Board planned in the
future to hold an August meeting and ordinarily cancel the July
meeting.
While this change accommodates the need to have an August
meeting in even-numbered calendar years for biennial budget
purposes, it means that the annual budget, which in the past has
been approved in July, would now have to be approved at the June
meeting. This change can be accommodated for the second year of
the biennium but not for the first year.
Therefore, System Administration recommended that, in even-
numbered years, the annual budget be presented in June and the
biennial budget in August, with the July meeting cancelled. In
odd-numbered years, it is recommended that the annual budget be
presented in July, with the August meeting cancelled, as is the
current practice. The Committee agreed to this proposal and
suggested that the Secretary publish for approval a 24-month
schedule of meetings.
At the Board meeting, Regent Dreyfus requested that the
published 24-month schedule of meetings be binding, and Regent
Gelatt said that, since this was discussed in Committee, the
question of the calendar will be presented to the Board
President.
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Continuous Quality Improvement Presentation: UW-River Falls
QUEST Program
Robert Sievert, Director of University Centers, presented
information to the Committee on the UW-River Falls QUEST Program.
He stated that the goal of this program is, first, to improve the
quality of services, programs, facilities, and equipment offered
to the university community. To accomplish this, nine quality
teams were formed representing different areas of the University
Center's operation. The second goal is to empower all University
Center employees. This is being accomplished through quality
teams that are chaired by employees on the frontlines. The third
goal was for the management staff to evaluate and modify their
leadership style to be more effective in attaining their goals
and meeting the needs of their employees.
Mike Fisher, Lead Custodian in University Centers, described
how the QUEST Program has led to the achievement of three goals.
First, that the Centers would be the cleanest buildings on
campus; second, ensuring job fulfillment and enrichment for
employees; and third, providing the best customer service
possible.
Kevin Jarek, President of the Student Senate, spoke on the
results of the Student Senate QUEST team, including how survey
information collected by the Student Senate led the Faculty
Senate to charge a task force with further evaluating the current
system of advising on campus.
Gerda Benedict, Assistant Director of University Food
Services, spoke about the results of the teams to which she was
assigned in areas such as mail delivery and the effect of QUEST
on her personal management style. She offered a personal thanks
to the Board for recommending continuous quality improvement
efforts throughout the campuses.
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Report of the Vice President
Gifts, Grants and Contracts
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that total
gifts, grants and contracts for the three-month period ending
September 17 were $185.2 million, a decrease of $21.5 million
over the previous year. Federal awards decreased $20.9 million,
while non-federal awards increased by $0.6 million.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee's report was presented by Regent Krutsch, Vice
Chair.
Consent Agenda
Regent Krutsch presented and moved adoption by the Board as
consent agenda items of Resolutions 6530-6532, which had been
approved unanimously by the Committee. Regent Schilling seconded
the motion and it was unanimously adopted by the Board.
Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures: UW-River Falls
Resolution 6530: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor
of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the revisions RF 1.1 and
UWRF 5, UW-River Falls Faculty Policies and
Procedures, be approved.
Report on Integrated Agriculture Program
Resolution 6531: That the report on projects undertaken in
the UW System during fiscal year 1992-93
that were supported by the Integrated
Agriculture Program be received and approved
for transmittal to the Joint Committee on
Finance, in accordance with s. 36.25(27),
Wis. Stats.
Appointment of Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, UW-Stevens
Point
Resolution 6532: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor
of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, Mark S. Boyce be appointed
Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, College
of Natural Resources, University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, for the period
January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1998.
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Report of the Senior Vice President
UW-River Falls Presentation
The Committee heard a presentation on the biotechnology
program at UW-River Falls--a program that was described as a
collaborative effort between two colleges (Agriculture and Arts
and Sciences), involving four departments, public school
districts and biology and agriculture teachers, as well as
representatives of the private sector. The outreach activities
of the program include cooperation with the K-12 schools and the
summer in-service program with secondary teachers, using an
interdisciplinary approach to introduce biotechnology concepts
into the secondary school curricula, team-taught by agriculture
and biology teachers.
Responding to a question from Regent Grebe in Committee, it
was reported that prospects look good for renewal of the $400,000
NSF grant. Regent Benson characterized the program as a
wonderful example of collaboration and partnership, particularly
with K-12 schools and their teachers. Regent Krutsch noted that
a number of participants are from Minnesota, while there is a
dearth of participating teachers from the northern parts of
Wisconsin.
Grants Received by UW-River Falls
Senior Vice President Portch reported on leveraging of
dollars to do important things. UW-River Falls has joined the
National Consortium to Recruit Minorities for Careers in
Education. The Consortium has received a $547,000 grant from the
U.S. Department of Education to fund projects in the first year.
Georgetown University has invited the College of Agriculture
to host a cohort of Eastern European agribusiness specialists in
a program sponsored by USAID, and Ameritech has awarded a
$100,000 grant to the UW-River Falls College of Education to
develop a new telecommunications-based curricula for K-12
schools.
Distance Education
System Administration is beginning a large-scale effort
called "Access to Quality," to define the goals for distance
education in the UW System and work out details on teaching
techniques, academic policy, infrastructure, and budget and
finance issues.
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EM III Planning for 1995-2000: Working Paper #8
The Committee continued discussion of issues involved in
understanding the complexities of Enrollment Management III and
planning for 1995 to 2000. Associate Vice President Presley
presented Working Paper #8 with information on participation and
demographic projections by region.
Associate Vice President Presley explained the differences in
the projections presented in this paper from those contained in
an earlier paper on demographics presented in this Enrollment
Management series. She discussed the relatively even
participation rates by high school graduates across the state,
the participation rates and projections by age group. One
observation is that, during EM III, demographics indicate that
the pressure will be from traditional-age students. If the 31
percent participation rate were to be continued and all other
factors remained constant, the UW System could expect a net
increase of 8,700 FTE over the next three biennia. If the 31
percent rate were to be continued and out-of-state freshmen also
grow as projected, the increase becomes 10,260 FTE.
Regent Schilling cautioned the Committee not to attempt to
solve this problem unilaterally, for there needs to be a
collaborative effort by the UW System, Governor, and Legislature
to face this issue.
Senior Vice President Portch stated that this is still in the
fact-finding stage; from this will come the development of
certain principles and from there the public policy issues must
be addressed by all the key participants.
Regent Grebe asked if there is a correlation between poverty
rates and participation rates, and Associate Vice President
Presley indicated that national research shows such a
correlation.
Regent Krutsch wondered whether, if the number of Wisconsin
students participating in the Minnesota compact were factored in,
the participation rate for Douglas County would match the rest of
the state. Associate Vice President Presley responded that this
would be highly likely.
In response to questions raised about the population
increases projected for the Madison and La Crosse areas,
Associate Vice President Presley replied that the Applied
Population Laboratory will attempt to provide projections for
high school graduates by ethnicity.
Regent Krutsch questioned whether the Board should be
concerned if there are different participation rates by region.
At the Board meeting, Regent Krutsch said that the good news
about the report showed that the pressure for participation to
the UW System will be less than thought a year ago. The growth
rate at that time was projected to be approximately 26 percent at
this point and in fact is 20 percent.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Resolution of Appreciation to UW-River Falls
Regent Krutsch presented the following resolution and moved
for its adoption. The motion was seconded with acclamation by
the Board.
Resolution 6533: Whereas, the Board of Regents is very
pleased to have had the opportunity to hold
its October 1993 meeting at the University
of Wisconsin-River Falls; and
Whereas, this visit has been enriched by the
interesting campus tours and by
presentations to the Committees and to the
Board on biotechnology, the QUEST program,
the campus development plan and on
fulfilling the Wisconsin idea;
Whereas, members of the Board are grateful
for the warm and gracious hospitality
extended by Chancellor and Mrs. Thibodeau,
the faculty, staff and students of UW-River
Falls and the entire River Falls community;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of
Regents of the University of Wisconsin
System hereby expresses gratitude to UW-
River Falls and all those involved in making
this visit an enjoyable and memorable
experience.
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At 9:15 a.m., the following resolution, moved by Regent
Grebe, was adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote, with Regents
Barry, Benson, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Gundersen, Krutsch,
Schilling, Steil and Tregoning (10) voting in the affirmative.
There were no abstentions and no dissenting votes.
Resolution 6534: That the Board of Regents recess into closed
session as permitted by s. 19.85(1)(c), Wis.
Stats., to consider personnel matters
concerning base salary adjustment which
exceeds the executive salary group six
maximum for an existing faculty member, UW-
Madison, and for authorization to offer a
salary that exceeds the executive salary
group six maximum for a specific individual,
UW-Madison;
For possible action on awarding of an
honorary degree, UW-Oshkosh, and for initial
review of honorary degree nominations, UW-
Madison, 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 9:40 a.m., having
adopted the following resolutions:
Honorary Degree, UW-Oshkosh
Resolution 6535: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-
Oshkosh Chancellor and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, Mr. David C.
Leach be awarded the Honorary Degree of
Doctor of Science at UW-Oshkosh at
commencement in December 1993.
Base Salary Adjustment Exceeding Executive Salary Group Six
Maximum for an Existing Faculty Member, UW-Madison
Resolution 6536: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor
of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and
the President of the University of Wisconsin
System, a base salary adjustment resulting
in a new rate of A$115,000 for fiscal year
1993-94 be approved for Paul Bach-y-Rita,
Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine,
Medical School, UW-Madison.
Authorization to Offer a Salary that Exceeds the Executive
Salary Group Maximum for a Specific Individual, UW-Madison
Resolution 6537: 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 up to A$110,000 for a
Professor of Endocrinology and Director of
the Center for Clinical Nutrition, Medical
School.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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Judith A. Temby, Secretary
October 21, 1993
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