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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Held in the Fireside Lounge, UW-Milwaukee Student Union
Friday, June 10, 1994
9:00 a.m.
- President Steil presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Budzinski, Dreyfus, Grebe, Hempel, James, Lubar,
MacNeil, Orr, Schilling, Steil and Tregoning
ABSENT: Regents Benson, Davis, Gelatt, Gunderson and Krutsch
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Grebe, minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Regents held on May 6, 1994, were unanimously approved
as distributed.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Welcome to New Regent Ruth Marcene James
Regent President Steil welcomed Regent Ruth Marcene James, of Fennimore,
who was attending her first Board of Regents meeting, having been appointed to
succeed former Regent Albert Nicholas. Noting that Regent James is co-owner
of several businesses in the Fennimore area and also worked in past years for
former State Senator Richard Kreul, Regent President Steil observed that her
combination of experience in the private sector and in the public sector will
be a valuable asset to the Board of Regents.
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Welcome to Chancellor Eleanor Smith, UW-Parkside
Regent President Steil welcomed Chancellor Eleanor Smith, who took
office as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in May. The new
Chancellor came to Wisconsin from the position of Provost at William Patterson
College in New Jersey.
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Resolution of Appreciation: Regent Emeritus Nicholas
The following resolution was presented by Regent Lubar and adopted by
acclamation with a standing ovation in appreciation for the distinguished
service rendered by Regent Emeritus Nicholas:
Resolution 6686: WHEREAS, Albert "Ab" Nicholas has served the citizens
of Wisconsin with energy, creativity and generosity as
a distinguished member of the University of Wisconsin
System Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, as a Vice President of the Board and Chair of
the Business and Finance Committee, he has contributed
significantly to the furthering of Wisconsin's
reputation as an international leader in the provision
of quality post-secondary educational opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, among his many valued contributions to the
Board has been a tireless commitment to work with
System Administration, institutional leaders, students
and elected officials in the development of budgetary
goals and policy objectives designed to maintain and
build continued excellence, innovation, efficiency and
effectiveness within and throughout the UW System; and
WHEREAS, Ab Nicholas has represented and served this
university system with the same zeal, leadership,
creativity and personal commitment that has marked
both his UW career as an outstanding student and All-
American basketball player, and his professional
career as a nationally recognized businessman and
entrepreneur; and
WHEREAS, by conviction and action, Regent Nicholas has
contributed also to the building of new bridges of
partnership between the UW System and the Wisconsin
business community - efforts that have motivated many
in the private sector to follow his footsteps in
giving generously of their time, talent and resources
to the University of Wisconsin System; and
WHEREAS, known from Wisconsin to Pasadena as a Badger
Fan extraordinaire, Ab Nicholas has worked quietly,
behind the scenes, to build academic and financial
success in sports programs at his alma mater; and
WHEREAS, to honor all of these accomplishments, as
well as his valued leadership and friendship;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Regents of
the University of Wisconsin System grants to Albert O.
Nicholas the title of Regent Emeritus and highly
commends Regent Emeritus Nicholas for his
extraordinary and steadfast commitment to the
students, faculty and staff of public higher education
in Wisconsin, extending sincere best wishes to him and
his wife, Nancy, and their family.
Regent President Steil stated his personal appreciation and respect for
Regent Emeritus Nicholas and his service as Vice President of the Board.
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Report of the Vice President of the Wisconsin Technical College System
Board
Regent Barry, Vice President of the Wisconsin Technical College System
Board, called attention to employer surveys which indicated that 95 percent of
employers were satisfied with the technical education received by their
employees in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The WTCS has a policy of
guaranteeing the technical education of each graduate. If the employer is
dissatisfied, the school will take the student back and cover tuition to make
up for any perceived deficiency. The provision has been rarely used, and the
WTCS is pleased with the progress that is being made.
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Report of the Regent Representative to the Educational Communications
Board
A written report on the May 20, 1994, meeting of the Educational
Communications Board was provided in the agenda materials.
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Report on Legislative Matters
A written report on legislative matters was provided.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
UW-Milwaukee Presentation - "Building Capacity in Milwaukee's Inner
City: Partnerships for a Sustainable Future"
Chancellor Schroeder explained that UW-Milwaukee's classification as a
research university by the Carnegie Commission led to eligibility for and
subsequent award of a $1.6 million Title XI federal Department of Education
Urban Community Service Program research grant in 1993 to bring faculty
members together in forming partnerships with a number of local community
agencies and organizations.
Dr. Jo Ann Gray-Murray, UW-Milwaukee Professor from the Division of
Outreach and Continuing Education, stated that the program's goal is based on
collaboration with a number of local agencies and the UW-Milwaukee School of
Nursing, School of Social Welfare, and Division of Outreach and Continuing
Education to address for inner-city inhabitants: (1) access and delivery of
health care and health education; (2) substance abuse treatment, education and
training services; and (3) independent living skill building for at-risk youth
and their families.
Reviewing the health care delivery and education component of this
project, Dr. Sandra Underwood said that she serves as principal investigator
and project director of the House of Peace Community Nursing Center, an inner
city community agency whose primary function is to serve the needs of a very
disadvantaged, economically-challenged and crime-ridden community by
demonstrating advanced nursing practice, generating knowledge to advance
nursing science, and providing nursing care to individuals, families and to
the total community. Underscoring the fact that the School of Nursing
provides significant funding for this project as well, she presented a video
of interviews with clients and those providing the services.
The video showed that health care services under this program are taken
to the people in the community where they live and work, providing health
screenings for the clients and teaching for the students. Local businesses
also cooperate by providing healthy food selection and preparation
demonstrations.
The video concluded with the following summation: "Through the UW-
Milwaukee House of Peace Community Nursing Center, we are able to provide
accessible, acceptable, as well as quality health promotion, early detection
and disease prevention programs and activities for our clients within this
high risk community. It also provides us an opportunity to engage our
students in learning experiences in which they can increase their knowledge,
understanding, sensitivity, as well as competence in caring for a diverse
ethnic as well as economically-challenged community. If our students learn
the lessons well, they can translate this information, this understanding and
this competence when working with any client population."
Dr. Underwood concluded by stating that this project exemplifies that
UW-Milwaukee is seriously considering the ways in which it interacts, not only
across disciplines, but with various communities in the Milwaukee area.
President Lyall said that this five-year grant portrays a project that
blends an exceptional and ideal combination of real service to the community
and a realistic and challenging training opportunity for the students.
Regent President Steil commented that the presentation highlighted
UW-Milwaukee's unique mission as an urban university and the contributions it
makes to the surrounding community.
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Welcome to Regent James and Chancellor Smith
Welcoming Regent James to the Board, President Lyall noted that one of
Regent James' daughters is a graduate of UW-Madison, one is a student at UW-
Madison, and one is a tenured Professor of Engineering at Ferris State
University.
Welcoming Chancellor Smith, President Lyall cited the Chancellor's
experience as a public school teacher and principal as especially valuable to
UW-Parkside's outreach mission.
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Introduction of David Stacey, President of United Council
President Lyall welcomed David Stacey, the incoming President of United
Council of UW Student Governments. Mr. Stacey stressed the importance of
students, faculty, staff and Regents working together to support the UW System
in today's harsh fiscal climate.
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Appreciation for Regent President and Mrs. Steil
President Lyall expressed deep appreciation to Regent President and Mrs.
Steil for their countless hours of dedicated service to the Board, the
students, the UW System, and the people of Wisconsin.
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Fiftieth Anniversary of GI Bill
President Lyall noted that 1994 is the 50th anniversary of the Federal
Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the GI Bill, which marked the
beginning of the idea of mass higher education in America. Participants in
postsecondary education increased from 14 percent of the population in 1940 to
45 percent in 1980. Much of the credit for the nation's great post-war
prosperity, she said, must go to the GI Bill and the huge number of veterans
who used those benefits to restart their lives and rekindle the economic well-
being of the United States after almost 20 years of depression and war.
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Budget Reporting Requirements and Guidelines
President Lyall reported on the Governor's 1995-97 budget instructions,
which specify that every agency with GPR funding must prepare a budget for
each of the next two years that is within the base year spending level. Those
agencies also must identify their recommendations for managing within budgets
at 95 percent and 90 percent of the base level. Operating budget requests
must be submitted by September 15 and the 95/90 percent exercises must be
submitted by November 15.
Noting that these directives pose a critical challenge, President Lyall
indicated that a 95 percent budget would require the UW System to cut $40
million, and a 90 percent budget would require an $80 million reduction. Such
reductions would cost $300 to $600 per student from instructional resources.
Stating that she takes seriously the Governor's encouragement to propose
innovative approaches to the budget situation, President Lyall commented that
the UW System must become more entrepreneurial. This means: (1) that more of
the UW's budget must be earned from non-taxpayer sources; (2) the UW must have
greater flexibility to manage its resources efficiently; and (3) the UW must
be performance orientated, not process bound. Options will be explored that
would significantly alter personnel, purchasing and capital budget processes,
and technology applications will be identified that have the potential to
improve the UW's long-term reach and effectiveness. Because the proposed cuts
are so large, it also will be necessary to examine possible tuition increases
and enrollment cuts to reach a balanced response.
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Women's Study Consortium Grant Extension
President Lyall announced that the Women's Study Consortium received a
$260,00 grant extension for its project to attract and retain qualified female
and minority students in science, mathematics and engineering by improving the
quality of undergraduate science education. The funds support faculty
throughout the UW System to provide science curricula and encourage women and
minority undergraduates to enroll in these majors. By the project's
conclusion, over 26 new or revised science and engineering courses will have
reached thousands of students.
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Distinguished Public Service Award to Dr. Joseph F. Kauffman
President Lyall reported that Professor Emeritus and former UW System
Executive Vice President Joseph Kauffman recently received a distinguished
public service award from the Wisconsin Capital Chapter of the American
Society for Public Administration. Dr. Kauffman's career as a founder of the
Peace Corps, a former dean of students at UW-Madison and former Executive Vice
President of the University of Wisconsin System was cited in his recognition
as an outstanding member of the higher education community and a distinguished
public administrator.
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Summer Reading List
President Lyall provided a list of suggested readings on key policy
issues in higher education: (1) Seeds of Crisis: Public Schooling in
Milwaukee Since 1920. A history of the socio-economic trends that have formed
and impacted the Milwaukee public schools from the 1920s to the present, the
book describes how critical public education has been to educating the
workforce in this state. (2) Dollars and Sense: Policy Choices and the
Wisconsin Budget describes the Wisconsin state budget process and how other
states have met budget crises involving school finance reforms. (3) Learning
Productivity: A New Imperative for American Higher Education by D. Bruce
Johnstone, past president of the State University of New York System, directs
attention to the efficiency with which students and clients are served and
focuses on outcomes, rather than inputs. (4) "The Re-examination of Faculty
Priorities" describes the debate going on within faculties nationally, as well
as in Wisconsin, over the proper balance among teaching, research and public
service. It questions whether the reward system matches expectations and
contains a special feature on the UW System's post-tenure review policy. (5)
"Transforming Scholarship" describes evolution in the notion of scholarship in
higher education in this country from the Germanic model of pure science to a
broader American model of applied knowledge.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair, reported for the Committee.
Adoption of Resolutions 6687 through 6696, which were approved
unanimously by the Committee, was moved by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent
Barry, and adopted unanimously by the Board of Regents.
UW-Madison: Authority to Name a Room at Hancock Agricultural Research
Station
Resolution 6687: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to name a
meeting room at the Hancock Agricultural Research
Station the "Gavin G. Weis Public Events Facility."
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct University Housing Cabling
Resolution 6688: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
University Housing Cabling project at an estimated
project cost of $5,000,000 of Program Revenue
Supported Borrowing - Infrastructure.
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct 1994-95 Eagle Heights Apartment
Buildings Remodeling
Resolution 6689: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
1994-95 Eagle Heights Apartment Buildings 701, 702,
703, 704, 705, 706 Remodeling project for an estimated
total project cost of $2,615,000 using Program
Revenue-Cash.
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct Nielsen Tennis Stadium Lighting
Improvement
Resolution 6690: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct
the Nielsen Tennis Stadium Lighting Improvement
project, at an estimated total project cost of
$440,000 [$220,000 Program Revenue plus $220,000
General Fund Supported Borrowing ($175,000 Wisconsin
Energy Initiative and $45,000 All-Agency Facilities
Repair and Renovation Funds)].
UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report/Authority to Construct Alumni
House Addition and Remodeling
Resolution 6691: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and
authority granted to construct an Alumni House
Addition and Remodeling Project, at an estimated total
project cost of $2,234,000 Gifts.
UW-Milwaukee: Approval of Design Report/Budget Increase/Authority to
Construct Student Union Snack Bar Remodeling
Resolution 6692: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved,
reflecting a budget increase of $210,000, and
authority granted to construct a Student Union Snack
Bar Remodeling project at an estimated total project
budget of $2,610,000 of Program Revenue Borrowing.
UW-Parkside: Authority to Construct Physical Education Building
Multipurpose Gym Floor Replacement
Resolution 6693: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Parkside
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Physical Education Building Multipurpose Gym Floor
Replacement project, for an estimated total project
cost of $223,200 of All-Agency Facilities Repair and
Renovation Funds.
UW-Parkside; UW-River Falls: Approval of Design Reports/Authority to
Construct Campus Fire Alarm/Smoke Detection Upgrade
Resolution 6694: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Parkside and
UW-River Falls Chancellors and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Design Reports be
approved and authority granted to construct the
1993-95 Campus Fire Alarm/Smoke Detection Upgrade
projects at a total cost of $1,249,000, using $809,500
of All-Agency Health and Safety Funds and $439,500 of
Program Revenue Borrowing.
UW-Superior/UW System: Approval of Private Sector Construction for Food
Service Facilities
Resolution 6695: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Superior
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the following requests be approved:
(1) Private sector construction for food service
facilities in the Rothwell Student Center at
UW-Superior and
(2) Delegation to the Vice President for Physical
Planning and Development the approval of private
sector construction to modify existing
facilities when that modification is a part of a
contract to operate those facilities.
UW-Whitewater: Approval of Design Report/Authority to Construct Andersen
Library Remodeling
Resolution 6696: 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 Andersen Library
Remodeling Project at a cost of $1,774,900 using
$1,651,400 of General Fund Supported Borrowing and
$123,500 in Agency funds.
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UW-Madison: Approval of Design Report/Authority to Construct
Biochemistry Projects
Presenting Resolution 6697, which was approved unanimously by the
Physical Planning and Development Committee, Regent Dreyfus commented on the
importance of the world-class biochemistry program at UW-Madison. Among the
stellar discoveries made by faculty of the department were the isolation of
Vitamin D by Harry Steenbock, which led to the founding of the Wisconsin
Alumni Research Foundation, the Vitamin B research of Conrad Elvehjem, ground-
breaking research on DNA by Nobel laureates Har Khorana, Joshua Lederberg, and
Howard Temin, and the ongoing Vitamin D research of Hector DeLuca.
The need for a facility to properly house this program, he pointed out,
was one of the reasons for the success of the $410 million fund-raising
program headed by Robert Froehlke and former Chancellor Donna Shalala.
It was moved by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Budzinski and carried
unanimously that the following resolution be adopted by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6697: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Design Reports be approved and
construction authority granted for the following three
projects, from the funding sources summarized below:
a. Biochemistry/National Magnetic Resonance
Facility Addition, including an increase in the
project scope and the budget, from $30,000,000
to $33,150,000
b. Instructional Greenhouse Replacement
c. Biotron Greenhouse Addition
Funding Summary
WISTAR Funds Gift Funds Project Totals
Biochem/NMR
- Addition $15,000,000 $15,150,000 $30,150,000
- Animal Facility 750,000 750,000 1,500,000
- Laboratory Floor 1,500,000 1,500,000
Biochem/NMR Subtotal: $15,750,000 $17,400,000 $33,150,000
Instr. Greenhouses: 1,500,000 1,000,000 2,500,000
Biotron Res. Greenhses: 1,800,000 0 1,800,000
TOTALS: $19,050,000 $18,400,000 $37,450,000
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Lubar, Vice Chair, presented the Committee's report.
Presenting Resolutions 6698 and 6699, which were approved unanimously by
the Committee, Regent Lubar moved their adoption by the Board of Regents as
consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent Tregoning and carried
unanimously.
Annual Leave Reserve Account for Unclassified Staff
Resolution 6698: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
authorize the establishment of Annual Leave Reserve
Accounts for unclassified staff earning vacation.
Beginning with the eleventh year of employment,
unclassified staff earning vacation would be eligible
annually to place up to five days of vacation in the
account to a maximum of twenty-two days.
Agreement between Harza Engineering Co. and the Board of Regents
Resolution 6699: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin and the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the Board of
Regents formally accept, prior to execution, the
agreement between Harza Engineering Co. and the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to conduct an
archaeological cultural resources inventory.
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1994-1995 Annual Budget
At a portion of the Business and Finance Committee meeting to which all
Regents were invited, President Lyall presented the 1994-95 annual budget,
funding for which was appropriated previously as part of the 1993-95 biennial
budget. Five major decisions involved in allocating these funds for 1994-95
operations were: 1) Allocation of additional GPR fees and enactment of the
total GPR fee increase of $48.3 million for a total GPR fee budget of $1.2
billion; 2) approval of a tuition increase of 6.9 percent at all institutions
except UW-Madison where the tuition increase is 8.4 percent; 3) approval of
user fees in areas such as hospitals and segregated fees; 4) approval of the
legislatively required annual report on student fee-funded reserve balances;
5) approval of projected increases in program revenue and federal receipts;
and (6) approval of the legislatively required final report on the Quality
Reinvestment Program.
Upon motion by Regent Lubar, seconded by Regent Hempel, Resolution 6700
was adopted, with Regent Tregoning voting in opposition.
Resolution 6700: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the 1994-95 operating
budget, including the 1994-95 Quality Reinvestment
Plan, auxiliary reserves and rates for academic
tuition, segregated fees, textbook rental, room and
board, apartments, parking, and University Hospital,
as reflected in the document 1994-95 Operating Budget
and Fee Schedules, June 1994 be approved. The 1994-95
amounts are:
GPR $ 856,993,724 (33.7%)
Academic Tuition 371,194,345 (14.6%)
Total GPR/Fees 1,228,188,069 (48.3%)
Other 1,317,295,324 (51.7%)
Total $2,545,483,393 (100.0%)
That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System the 1994-95 Quality
Reinvestment Plan [Report on Base Resources] is
accepted and transmitted to the Governor and Joint
Committee on Finance as directed by s. 36.47, Wis.
Stats.
That the President of the University of Wisconsin
System is authorized to make final detailed
allocations.
Academic tuition for Minnesota Reciprocity students
will be incorporated into the 1994-95 Academic
Fees/Tuition Schedule upon receipt of final Minnesota
tuition information.
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UW-Madison Intercollegiate Athletics Status
Athletic Director Pat Richter presented the Committee with a report on
the projected financial status at the end of 1993-94 for UW-Madison
intercollegiate athletics. Revenue will exceed budget in both the football
and the men's basketball programs, and current projections are for a net
margin of approximately $473,000. This net margin will permit the Athletic
Department to make substantial progress in funding an operating reserve of
$1 million. The best estimate at this time is that the reserve will be in the
range of $800,000-$900,000 at the end of the 1993-94 year. The 1994-95 annual
budget proposal includes a net margin of $559,000.
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UW-Milwaukee Police and Security Relations
Chancellor Schroeder and Director of University Police Phil Clark
presented information to the Committee on UW-Milwaukee's police and security
relations. The department initiated a quality improvement program in 1991,
resulting in significant improvements in the operations of the department and
the services it provides to the university. Four major areas of improvement
were discussed, all of them made within the existing resources of the
department: computerization of departmental records; community policing
programs; informational publications; and self-defense and crime-prevention
training programs.
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Sale of Trust Fund Assets
Chancellor Schroeder and Professor Gil Snyder, Chair of the Department
of Architecture and Urban Planning, presented to the Committee a resolution to
allow the sale of trust fund assets. In 1971 the UW-Milwaukee School of
Architecture and Urban Planning received a large number of stained and leaded
glass windows salvaged from the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Lake Geneva Hotel,
which was being demolished. The windows were accepted as a gift with the
understanding that some means of permanent exhibition would be developed.
Permission was requested to sell to responsible individuals and groups those
windows not needed in the exhibition. The estimated value is approximately
$400,000. The proceeds of the sale will be used to establish a scholarship
fund in architecture in Frank Lloyd Wright's name for the benefit of
deserving, economically disadvantaged Wisconsin students. The Committee,
under its delegated trust fund authority, approved the sale.
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Annual Report on Systemwide Learning and Information Technology
Associate Vice President Alley presented the Committee with the annual
report on Systemwide Learning and Information Technology. In June 1992, the
Business and Finance Committee recommended five information technology goals
for 1992-93, to move toward increased standardization and compatibility among
the institutions. Work on each of these has continued under the leadership of
the Office of Learning and Information Technology. The report provided
updates on institutional annual reports, statewide information technology
trends, the System Administration Office of Learning and Information
Technology, and computer utility issues. It also reviewed major planning
efforts, reorganizations, development projects and approved acquisitions.
Included in the report is the general administrative policy paper (GAPP)
on development of learning and information technologies. This paper
establishes a framework to support development of integrated learning and
information technologies involving multiple institutions of the UW System.
The GAPP also establishes a learning and information technologies executive
council which will offer a collective forum for computing, video and voice
technology matters of common interest in areas such as libraries, computing
service, distance education, instructional media, student services and
business operations.
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Report of the Vice President
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Business and Finance Committee
that the total gifts, grants and contracts for the ten-month period ending
May 20, 1994, were $492 million, an increase of $7.2 million from the previous
year. Federal awards increased $6.9 million, while non-federal awards
increased $300,000.
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Audit Subcommittee
UW-Madison Intercollegiate Athletics
Vice President Marnocha and Athletic Director Pat Richter presented
UW-Madison's response to the UW System Internal Audit findings reported to the
subcommittee in April 1994. In most cases, the Division of Intercollegiate
Athletics has completed or is in the process of completing corrective actions
as recommended in the report.
In response to a question by Regent Schilling, Regent Lubar indicated
that efforts will be made to remove the $10 per semester student fee for
athletics.
Report on Inter-relationships of System Administration
and Institution Internal Audit Staffs and Audit Activities
Vice President Marnocha presented this report, which was requested at
the April 1994 meeting of the Subcommittee. At present, the institution
internal auditors annually provide the System Administration Director of
Internal Audit with an audit plan. If there is a conflict between the audit
plans of System Administration and the institution, adjustments are usually
made at the institutional level. On completion of an institutional audit, a
copy of the audit report is provided to System Administration. No specific
direction of institution auditors is provided by System Administration. It is
the belief of System Administration that an internal audit position at each
institution would benefit institutional operations. An institutional internal
auditor could perform many of the audits which the System Administration staff
are unable to perform.
Under the current plan, Internal Audit is concluding the audits of
bursars' operations in major revenue centers on a system-wide basis. These
audits have allowed Internal Audit to review cash handling policies and
procedures, to include cash handling procedure manuals at all institutions and
to make recommendations for required corrective action.
Vice President Marnocha presented a plan for an institution-wide audit
to the Subcommittee, in response to a request made at the April 1994 meeting
to provide information on what it would take to audit all revenue centers at
an institution at one time. It was concluded that it would take 299 staff
days to audit all the revenue centers at one institution. The days required
at a given institution would vary from that number, based on the size and
complexity of the institution. The number of audit days for a doctoral
institution would be considerably higher.
Internal Audit Director Brunkow noted that an institution-wide audit
would not be recommended because it is not as cost effective as audits of
problem areas which have been discovered. Regent Orr noted the obligation of
safeguarding public funds and ensuring internal controls are in place in all
revenue centers. Vice President Marnocha assured the Committee that further
discussions will be held with the institutions to assure appropriate controls.
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Regent President Steil noted that Regent Gelatt, Chair of the Business
and Finance Committee, was unable to attend this meeting, and that this was
the first meeting he had missed in five years of service on the Board of
Regents.
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Regent MacNeil presented the Committee's report.
Presenting Resolutions 6701 to 6715, which were approved unanimously by
the Education Committee, Regent MacNeil moved their adoption as consent agenda
items by the Board of Regents. The motion was seconded by Regent Orr.
Regent Gundersen asked if the Associate Dean of the UW-Madison Medical
School, to be recruited under Resolution 6709, would be entitled also to
participate in the Clinical Practice Plan. Chancellor Ward replied in the
affirmative.
Put to the vote, Resolutions 6701 to 6715 were adopted unanimously.
1994-95 Tenure Designations and New Tenured Appointments
Resolution 6701: That, upon recommendation of the respective
Chancellors and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the 1994-95 tenure designations and
new tenured appointments, reported in the attached
materials by institutions, be approved.
Emerita/Emeritus Designations and Distinguished Service Designations
Resolution 6702: That, for their many years of dedicated service to
public higher education in the state of Wisconsin, the
Board of Regents expresses its deep appreciation to
the members of the faculty and staff who have been
granted emerita or emeritus status and distinguished
service designations by the Chancellors; further, the
Board of Regents extends to each of them its best
wishes for many productive years ahead.
Revisions to Chapter UWL 3.05, Faculty Personnel Rules, UW-La Crosse
Resolution 6703: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the revisions to
Chapters UWL 3.05, Faculty Personnel Rules, University
of Wisconsin-La Crosse, be approved.
Revisions to Chapters UWEC 3.02, 3.04 and 3.05, Faculty Personnel
Policies and Procedures, UW-Eau Claire
Resolution 6704: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, the revisions
to Chapters UWEC 3.02, 3.04 and 3.05, Faculty
Personnel Policies and Procedures, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, be approved.
Academic Reorganization, UW-Eau Claire
Resolution 6705: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of
Regents approves the reorganization of existing
related departments, programs and centers into a new
undergraduate school, the School of Human Sciences and
Services, effective July 1, 1994.
Academic Reorganization, UW-Platteville
Resolution 6706: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of
Regents approves the reorganization of the existing
five colleges (with thirty-three departments and
programs) into the following three colleges (with
sixteen departments and two schools): College of
Liberal Arts and Education; College of Business,
Industry, Life Science and Agriculture; College of
Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
Authorization to Recruit: Dean, School of Education, UW-Madison
Resolution 6707: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Dean of the School of
Education.
Authorization to Recruit: Dean, College of Nursing, UW-Oshkosh
Resolution 6708: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for a Dean of the College of
Nursing.
Authorization to Recruit: Associate Dean, Medical School, UW-Madison
Resolution 6709: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be
authorized to recruit for an Associate Dean, Medical
School, at a salary that might exceed the Executive
Salary Group 6 maximum.
New Program Authorization: M.S., Occupational Therapy, UW-Milwaukee
Resolution 6710: 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 implement the M.S. in Occupational
Therapy.
Joint Review: M.S., Biometry, UW-Madison
Resolution 6711: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the M.S. in
Biometry be continued, with the understanding that the
program will be included within UW-Madison's normal
academic evaluation process.
Named Professorship, UW-Green Bay
Resolution 6712: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the status of
Professor Nancy Sell be changed to Herbert Fisk
Johnson Professor of Environmental Sciences for the
period July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1999.
Named Professorships, UW-Madison
Resolution 6713: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System,
the status of Professor Patricia Becker be changed to
Helen Denne Schulte Professor, School of Nursing,
effective July 1, 1994;
Thelma Wells be appointed Helen Denne Schulte
Professor, School of Nursing, effective July 1, 1994.
Named Professorships, UW-Stout
Resolution 6714: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Stout and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the following
University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members be
designated as Dahlgren Professors for the period
1994-96:
John M. Williams, Professor, Human Development, School
of Home Economics;
James F. Herr, Professor, Communications Education and
Training, School of Industry and Technology.
Named Professorships, UW-Stout
Resolution 6715: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Stout and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the following
University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members be
designated as Hormel Professors for the 1994-95
academic year:
Beatrice A. Bigony, Professor of Anthropology, School
of Liberal Studies;
Frances C. Garb, Professor of Biology, School of
Liberal Studies.
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Report of the Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
UW-Milwaukee Presentation:
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Undergraduate Education
Vice Chancellor Walters discussed the work of the task force, in
assessment of undergraduate education, cooperation with other agencies,
student access, teaching effectiveness and the importance of rewards for and
better recognition of teaching. Sharon DeWitt, a recent graduate who served
as a student member, described her experiences on the task force. Professor
Tony Ciccone discussed how UW-Milwaukee's Center for the Improvement of
Instruction complements the task force's recommendations.
Access to Quality: Status Report
A report was presented by Lee Alley, Associate Vice President for
Learning and Information Technologies and Chair of the steering committee for
the "Access to Quality" project in distance education. The report described
the activities of that planning effort and of the four working groups on
academic policy issues, pedagogical issues, technologies, and business and
finance issues.
Collaborative MBA Program: UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh
Interim Senior Vice President Albert Beaver reported that, since 1986,
more than 1,000 students have pursued Master of Business Administration
degrees through courses offered at UW-Green Bay, in collaboration with
UW-Oshkosh which delivers the program and awards the degree. The successful
eight-year track record of the program was recognized in a formal agreement
between the two institutions to provide funding for services provided by
UW-Green Bay and to formalize the number of courses to be taught at UW-Green
Bay and the level of UW-Green Bay faculty participation. Dr. Beaver
characterized the program as an example of how changing curricular needs of
students can be met in the context of limited resources and need for
efficiency.
Accreditation of UW-Madison Physical Therapy Program
The UW-Madison Physical Therapy program recently received full
accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association.
Administrative Intern
Interim Senior Vice President Beaver introduced Dana Nelson, Director of
Outreach and Continuing Education, UW-Stevens Point, who is the administrative
intern this summer in the Office of Academic Affairs.
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REPORT ON REVIEW OF ISSUES RELATED TO UW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
The report was presented by Regent Orr.
As requested at the May 1994 Board of Regents' meeting, Regent Orr
formed a panel to examine the issues raised by the Legislative Audit Bureau
report on the UW Hospital and Clinics. The panel, which consists of Regent
Sheldon Lubar, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward, James Morgan, and Pamela
Wegner, is committed to undertaking an objective, balanced review of the
issues raised by the Legislative Audit Bureau.
The group's work plan calls for examining first the funding, accounting,
confidentiality and purchasing aspects of Health Professionals, Inc.
transactions. Second, the group will examine the 1992 restructuring proposal
for UW Hospital and Clinics, to determine whether the proposal should be
forwarded for regent, gubernatorial and legislative consideration and, if so,
what modifications, if any, are appropriate to the 1992 plan.
To date, the group had studied and resolved the accounting issues for
past transactions involving UW Hospital. With assistance of staff from the
Department of Administration, UW-Madison and the University Hospital, an
accounting mechanism was identified to establish an accounts receivable entry
for $4.4 million on the financial statements of UW Hospital and a payment
schedule to UW Hospital for that amount over a period of approximately four
years. The group deferred any discussion of additional items related to
Health Professionals, Inc. until publication of the Attorney General's opinion
on that subject. The Attorney General's opinion was issued on June 9, and the
group planned to meet on June 17 to develop recommendations consistent with
the legal framework established by the opinion.
Because of the constraints on private funding currently available to
Health Professionals, Inc., the panel would likely recommend that the
Executive Committee of the Board of Regents meet in late June to consider and
take action on measures necessary to allow HPI to continue its operations,
including meeting its current contractual obligations on an uninterrupted
basis.
The Legislative Audit Committee has scheduled for June 23 a second
hearing on the Audit Bureau report on UW Hospital and Clinics.
In response to a question by Regent Barry, Regent Orr said he had not
yet seen the Attorney General's opinion.
Regent President Steil thanked Regent Orr and the panel for their
efforts in this matter.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Resolution of Appreciation to UW-Milwaukee
The following resolution of appreciation to UW-Milwaukee, presented by
Regent MacNeil, was adopted with an ovation by acclamation:
Resolution 6716: Whereas. the Board of Regents appreciates having been
invited to hold the June 1994 meetings at the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and
Whereas, this visit to the UW-Milwaukee campus has
been enriched by interesting and informative
presentations about the Blue Ribbon Task Force on
Undergraduate Education, police and security community
relations, and building capacity in Milwaukee's Inner
City - Partnerships for a sustainable future; and
Whereas, the Regents also benefitted from the
opportunity to visit the impressive and beautiful new
School of Architecture and Urban Planning; and
Whereas, the warm and gracious hospitality extended by
the UW-Milwaukee community is greatly appreciated;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents of
the University of Wisconsin System hereby thanks
Chancellor and Mrs. Schroeder and UW-Milwaukee for a
most impressive and enjoyable visit.
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Cancellation of July 7 and 8, 1994, Meetings
It was noted by Regent President Steil that the Board's meeting schedule
provides for cancellation of the July 1994 meetings if circumstances permit.
No circumstances had presented themselves that would prevent cancelling the
meetings.
Upon motion by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Tregoning, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board of Regents:
Resolution 6717: That the Board of Regents' meetings scheduled for
July 7 and 8, 1994, be cancelled.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Statement by Regent President Steil
Regent President Steil expressed appreciation to the members of the
Board for their efforts and cooperation during his two-year tenure as Regent
President and to Regent staff and others for the excellent service and
assistance they had provided. He felt that the Board had improved in
efficiency, while at the same time preserving the right of each member to
speak freely and express views with mutual respect.
Noting that the UW System has an international reputation to preserve
and enhance in future years, he recognized the Chancellors, President Lyall
and her staff as outstanding public servants with the talent needed to meet
the challenges ahead.
Intensive planning will be necessary, he commented, in order to preserve
quality and obtain the funds needed to maintain the Wisconsin tradition of
excellence in higher education. In that regard, he suggested scheduling in
the near future a planning session of the full Board of Regents. Among the
subjects to be addressed would be tuition, fund-raising, and the procedure for
selecting chancellors.
With regard to the subject of tuition, he thought it essential to
consider tuition affordability and how supplemental funds can be obtained to
make it possible for people without the means to pay tuition to attend the UW
System.
While fund-raising results have improved dramatically, he emphasized the
importance of instituting plans to increase fund-raising capabilities further.
Noting that comprehensive universities must focus efforts in this area, he
cited examples of excellent progress, including recognition of UW-Stout and
its foundation as one of 79 schools named to the Case Center of Excellence in
Educational Fund Raising. UW-Stout also received a gift of $875,000 from
Evelyn Steenbock to create its first chair in the Department of Home
Economics.
With respect to the procedure for selecting chancellors, Regent
President Steil commented that the present system is cumbersome, outmoded and
costly. He felt the process could be changed for the better while still
maintaining the concept of shared governance.
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President of the Board
Regent Grebe was nominated for the office of President of the Board of
Regents by Regent Lubar. The nomination was seconded by Regent Dreyfus, and
Regent Grebe was elected unanimously.
Vice President of the Board
Regent Lubar was nominated for the office of Vice President of the Board
of Regents by Regent Budzinski. The nomination was seconded by Regent
Dreyfus, and Regent Lubar was elected unanimously.
Secretary of the Board
Upon nomination by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Tregoning,
Judith Temby was unanimously reelected Secretary of the Board of Regents.
Assistant Secretary
Upon nomination by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Schilling, Marlene
Alsmo was unanimously reelected Assistant Secretary of the Board of Regents.
Trust Officer
Upon nomination by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Hempel, Raymond
Marnocha was unanimously reelected Trust Officer of the Board of Regents.
Assistant Trust Officers
Upon nomination by Regent Schilling, seconded by Regent Lubar, Charles
Stathas and David Konshak were unanimously reelected Assistant Trust Officers
of the Board of Regents.
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Resolution of Appreciation: Regent President Steil
On behalf of the Board and the UW System, Regent Grebe thanked Regent
Steil for his leadership of the Board of Regents and for the time and energy
he had devoted to the UW System. Regent Grebe then presented Resolution 6718,
which was adopted with applause by acclamation. President Lyall presented a
plaque to Regent Steil in recognition of his distinguished service.
Resolution 6719: Whereas, Regent George K. Steil has completed two
years of distinguished service as President of the
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin
System; and
Whereas, his presidency has been marked by emphasis on
sound financial management in order to preserve the
quality of the UW System through such means as
containment and reduction of costs wherever possible,
particularly in administrative areas, coupled with the
strengthening of the ability to raise funds from
private sources; and
Whereas, key accomplishments during his tenure include
adoption of a comprehensive enrollment management plan
through the year 2000 to insure educational quality
while addressing heightened enrollment demand; more
effective use of educational resources through the
implementation of lateral program reviews in the areas
of allied health and agriculture and natural
resources; and the rapid expansion of successful
continuous quality improvement initiatives across the
system; and
Whereas, in response to the recommendations of the
Accountability Task Force, the Board of Regents and
President Lyall have undertaken a series of
accountability initiatives which will result in
further improvements in service and efficiency,
documented in an annual report on UW performance on a
series of key indicators; and
Whereas, in tandem with these accountability measures,
the Board of Regents has asked for expanded management
flexibility to use resources in ways which will serve
students more effectively; and
Whereas, as Regent President, George K. Steil has
represented the Board and the UW System wisely and
well in fostering productive relationships with state
government decision makers and other constituents
throughout the state; and
Whereas, as Regent President, he has been a strong
proponent of the value for Regents and others of
visiting campuses throughout the UW System as the best
means of learning about and appreciating the unique
contribution of each institution to the mission of the
UW System as a whole; and
Whereas, the UW System, its students, and the state of
Wisconsin have benefitted from the excellent
leadership he provided and the commitment of time and
energy he has made to the Regent Presidency;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of
Regents of the University of Wisconsin System hereby
commends George K. Steil for the outstanding service
he has rendered as President of this Board and extends
its great appreciation for the significant
contributions he has made to public higher education
in Wisconsin.
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At 10:45 a.m., the Board recessed for five minutes, after which the
following resolution, moved by Regent Grebe, seconded by Regent Schilling, was
adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote, with Regents Barry, Budzinski,
Dreyfus, Grebe, Hempel, James, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Schilling, Steil, and
Tregoning (12) voting in the affirmative. There were no abstentions and no
dissenting votes.
Resolution 6720: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session
to consider promotion and compensation matters, as
permitted by s.19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., including
approval to offer salaries that exceed the Executive
Salary Group 6 maximum to specific individual, UW-
Milwaukee, and to consider salary adjustment above the
ESG 6 maximum; to confer with legal counsel regarding
pending or potential litigation, as permitted by
s.19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., and to consider personal
histories, as permitted by s.19.85 (1)(f), Wis.
Stats., relating to appointments to the UW-Milwaukee
and UW-Whitewater Boards of Visitors, naming the UW-
Madison Alummi Center after a person, and naming a
portion of the UW-Oshkosh Multicultural Education
Center after a person.
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CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board arose from closed session at 12:20 p.m., having adopted the
following resolutions:
1994-95 Salary Adjustments above Group 6 of Executive Pay Plan
Resolution 6721: That 1994-95 salary adjustments be approved as listed
in Schedule A for university administrators in the
State Executive Pay Plan and in Schedules B and C for
faculty and academic staff whose salaries will be
above the maximum of Group 6 of the Executive Pay
Plan.
Salary for Board Secretary
Resolution 6722: That the annual salary of Board Secretary Judith Temby
be set at $54,250, effective July 1, 1994, and at
$55,700, effective January 1, 1995.
Salary for Board Executive Assistant
Resolution 6723: That, effective June 26, 1994, the salary of Board of
Regents Executive Assistant Fredi-Ellen Bove be
increased 2.5%, resulting in a salary level of
$57,408.
UW-Whitewater: Appointments to Board of Visitors
Resolution 6724: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
UW-Whitewater, the following persons be reappointed to
the UW-Whitewater Board of Visitors for three-year
terms ending June 1997:
Gary Boden
Pat Brooks
C. Martin Gavinski
Walter E. Juzenas
Ronald Winters
And that Daniel Plutchak be appointed for a three-year
term ending June 1997.
UW-Milwaukee: Appointments to Board of Visitors
Resolution 6725: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
UW-Milwaukee, the following persons be reappointed to
the UW-Milwaukee Board of Visitors for three-year
terms ending June 1997:
Trueman Farris
James Koleas
Robert Pietrykowski
Jo Ann Ratcheson
Gerald Reiser
Wesley Scott
UW-Milwaukee: Salary for Dean, School of Fine Arts
Resolution 6726: 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 salary up to $100,000 for a Dean
of the School of Fine Arts.
UW-Milwaukee: Salary for Dean, School of Nursing
Resolution 6727: 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 salary up to $115,000 for a Dean
of the School of Nursing.
UW-Madison: Naming of Alumni Center
Resolution 6728: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to name the
UW-Madison Alumni House the "Martin and Florence Below
Alumni Center."
(It was voted to waive the provision for a second reading before
approving this naming.)
UW-Stout: Salary Pay Range for Vice Chancellor
Resolution 6729: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin-Stout, as part of their
administrative restructuring, UW-Stout is authorized
to establish a position of Vice Chancellor for
Administrative and Student Services in the Executive
Salary Group-Pay Range 5.
The following resolution was adopted in closed session at the March 11,
1994, meeting. Announcement was not made at that time, pending acceptance by
the nominee.
Honorary Degree, UW-Green Bay
Resolution 6730: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Green Bay
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, Henry Spille be awarded the Honorary
Degree of Doctor of Laws at UW-Green Bay, subject to
acceptance by the nominee.
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Judith A. Temby, Secretary
August 11, 1994
