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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Platteville, Wisconsin
Friday, April 7, 1995
Subject Index Pages
Approval of Minutes 1
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report on the Annual Conference of the Association of Governing Boards 1-2
Educational Communications Board Report 2
Legislative Report 2
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
UW Platteville Presentation: Students in Partnership 2
Appearance Before Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature 3
Building Commission Capital Budget Recommendations 3-4
UW System Representation before State Legislative committees 4
Good News Items 4-5
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Minutes of March 22, 1995 meeting attached as Exhibit A) 5
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Requests to Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate for Support
of Scholarships, Fellowships, Professorships, and Special Programs
in Art and Humanities, Social Sciences and Music 5-6
Implementing s.36.11(22). Wis. Stats., Relating to Sexual Assault and
Sexual Harassment 6
1993-94 Minority and Disadvantaged Student Annual Report 6
Reappointment: Wisconsin Distinguished Professor School Business,
UW-Whitewater 6
Named Professorship: UW-Madison 6
Named Chair: UW-Madison 6-7
Named Professorship: UW-Madison 7
Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 7
Academic Reorganization at the UW-Eau Claire 7
Academic Reorganization UW-Eau Claire 8
Board of Regents' Policy Statement to the National Policy Board on
Higher Education Institutional Accreditation 8
Improving Undergraduate Education: Admitting a better prepared
student to the UW System 9-11
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Subject Index Pages
REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to construct a Lapham Hall Research
Laboratories Remodeling Project 11
UW System: Authority to construct Water System Improvements and
Expanded Laboratory Remodeling project at Milwaukee Great Lakes
Research Station 11
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct Camp Randall North Stadium Police
Center 11
UW-Madison: Authority for Final Platting, Design Report Approval, and
Construction Authority for the University Research Park Roads and
Utilities Project 12
UW-Platteville: Approval of Design Report and Authority to Construct
Phases I and II of the Doudna Hall Capital Renewal Project 12
UW-Platteville: Authority to Construct Child Care Center 12
UW-Madison: Authority to Seek Enumeration of a Multi-Purpose Sports
Arena 12-13
Report of the Vice President for Physical Planning and Development 13-14
Closed Session 14
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Leona A. Gifford Scholarship Fund 14-15
1995-97 Pay Plan Recommendations for Faculty and Academic Staff 15
Authorization to begin planning for Faculty and Academic Staff salary
adjustments for 1995-96 15-16
Agreement with private profit-making organization - G.H. Besselaar 16
Agreement with private profit-making organization - Chicago Bears
Summer Training Camp 16
Revised Investment Objectives and Guidelines - UW System Trust Funds 16-17
CQI Presentation - Business and Accounting Quality Improvement
Initiative 17
Review of the Financial Plan for proposed UW-Madison Sports Arena 17
Report of the Vice President 17
Audit Subcommittee 17
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Appreciation to UW-Platteville 18
CLOSED SESSION
UW-Madison: Approval of a temporary base salary adjustment for a
faculty member in a salary range that exceeds the Executive Salary
Group Six Maximum 19
UW-Oshkosh: Honorary degree 19
UW-Oshkosh: Appointment of Vice Chancellor 19
Authorization to offer a salary that exceeds the maximum of
group six of the Executive Pay Plan 20
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Platteville, Wisconsin
Held in Touche Room of the Student Center
Friday, April 7, 1995
8:30 a.m.
- President Grebe presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Budzinski, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Gundersen, Hempel, James,
Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Randall, Schilling, Steil and Tregoning
ABSENT: Regent Barry and Benson
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Gelatt, seconded by Regent Hempel, minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Regents held on March 10, 1995, were unanimously approved
as distributed.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report on the Annual Conference of the Association of Governing Boards
Regent Krutsch, the UW Board of Regents' representative to the Association of
Governing Boards, was asked by Regent Grebe to provide a report of the annual
meeting, held in Seattle from March 25-28, 1995. She attended both as a Board
liaison and as a presenter on the topic of Productivity and Accountability in the
Governance of Diverse Institutions. Noting that the tough fiscal situation of
higher education is unlikely to improve soon due to fiscal, demographic and
attitudinal factors, Regent Krutsch also observed that public expectations are for
less expensive, quality education achieved through restructuring. Such
restructuring would begin on the administrative level and extend to curricular
changes and improving the educational delivery system. Regent Krutsch also noted
that several people with ties to Wisconsin were also active at the AGB meeting:
Regent President Emeritus Lawrence Weinstein, former System President Bob O'Neil
and Alverno College President Sister Joel Read were panel presenters, and former
UW-Parkside Chancellor Alan Guskin was quoted extensively by Colorado Governor Roy
Roemer. Concluding her report with the observation that the 1996 AGB meeting will
be in Chicago from March 30 through April 2, Regent Krutsch invited other Regents
to join her.
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Report of the Regent Member of the Educational Communications Board
Regent Gelatt provided a report on the Educational Communications Board, and
added that one of the suggestions in the Governor's budget, co-licensing for the
ECB and DOA for some public television and radio stations, had been opposed by the
ECB in a split-vote decision. It also opposed the transfer to DOA of all of the
engineering functions.
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Report on Legislative Matters
Vice President David Olien provided the report; there were no questions or
comments for him.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
UW Platteville Presentation: "Students in Partnership"
President Lyall began by calling on Chancellor Culbertson, UW-Platteville, to
introduce a multi-media presentation, "Students in Partnership." He emphasized
the importance of autonomy for University campuses with regard to Information
Technology, crediting UW-Platteville's success to its ability to accomodate the
needs of its constituencies. He introduced Assistant Vice Chancellor David Hart,
Director of the Office of Information Technology, who used a multi-media format to
demonstrate UW-Platteville's use of information technology to encourage self-
directed learning in the classroom.
Their technology includes not only the network of computers in faculty
offices and student laboratories, but also the people who use these systems.
Computer-enhanced collaborative instruction in a variety of subjects occurs in
Platteville's classrooms, as well as in courses shared with other campuses. Dr.
Hart emphasized that, while UW-Platteville has a number of technologically
excellent facilities, the focus is on teaching students who will live rewarding
lives in both a local and global society. This goal is achieved by building
bridges between UW-Platteville and the world--to illustrate, he highlighted three
campus projects: Project DaVinci, a network linking residence halls with the
world wide web, encourages students to both build and use the system; the
national project U.S. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and
Technology), in which UW-Platteville, the Platteville High School and Wisconsin
Power and Light built a robot for a national competition; and Teachers and
Students in Cyberspace, which linked Platteville High and Middle School students
with the Internet through a workshop sponsored by UW-Platteville. The
presentation concluded with a reiteration of the importance of individual
contributions and the recognition of several people who had been featured in the
presentation: in these projects and others like them, the people involved make
possible the bridges that are built.
Regent Gelatt asked whether UW-Platteville is sharing its knowledge with
other campuses; he was informed that the Information Technology Management
Council (whose members include all UW campuses' computing directors) meets twice
yearly to share information and strategies. Regent Grebe asked Assistant Vice
Chancellor Hart to relate some of the thoughts he had shared with the Committee of
the State Legislature on the subject. Assistant Vice Chancellor Hart responded
that he had informed the committee that the direction of computing for higher
education is not toward centralization and mainframe computing; he emphasized that
a University and the demands of teaching require technology which is close to the
faculty, students and classroom, which cannot be accomplished with a mainframe
computer. "Distributed computing," such as that found on UW-Platteville's campus,
is preferable; "Mainframe computing," better for large projects (such as studying
black holes or weather forecasting), is unnecessary and costly. The point he
emphasized most was that centralization of information technology is an outdated
concept.
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Appearance before the Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature
President Lyall reported that she and Regent Grebe had appeared before the
Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature to testify on the Governor's budget
proposal for the UW System, and pointed to the prepared remarks which had been
provided. The Committee raised questions about management flexibilities to enable
System to better manage proposed cuts; the adequacy of financial aid to meet
future needs for students; whether closing campuses should be considered as a way
to meet reductions; how to define core capital planning functions to be retained
by the Board of Regents; whether the UW shares in any savings from energy
conservation that it achieves; and the possible tightening of admissions
requirements to "ration" access to the UW System. Regent Grebe urged the
Committee to keep the UW Hospitals proposal in the budget, offering (with other
Regents) to meet with the co-chairs and others to review the details. Reporting
that they have been told of the Committee's desire to complete its work on the
biennial budget by the end of June, President Lyall also noted that UW System is
working to secure sponsors of the specific amendments related to the Planning
Principles adopted by the Board of Regents last month.
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Building Commission Capital Budget Recommendations
President Lyall reported that the Building Commission completed its work on
the capital budget recommendations for the university, and was pleased to note
that 33 projects were approved for UW System institutions. These projects use
$111 million in GPR and WISTAR funds which are matched two to one by gifts, grants
and program revenue ($219 million); she was also pleased to report that they
include nearly $22 million for technology improvements in existing classrooms and
a state-wide hub for distance education. Noting that these improvements are an
investment in the future of education for our students, and benefit the state's
citizens and businesses, President Lyall asserted that the UW System will be ready
to face some of the challenges of the 21st Century. She noted that the Governor
and the Building Commission made difficult decisions, given the limited resources
available, and she was delighted that they were able to support the Regents'
highest priorities. President Lyall also thanked the Physical Planning and
Development staff, without whose "careful attention to detail and persistence in
fitting academic priorities within the state's fiscal limits, UW System's students
would not be nearly so well served."
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UW System representation before various state legislative committees
President Lyall also testified before the Senate Education Committee, and a
field hearing held by the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee in
Milwaukee. Senior Vice President David J. Ward testified before the Joint
Committee on Information Policy; UW-Platteville's Assistant Vice Chancellor David
Hart also spoke before the committee. President Lyall observed that the
University's views have been thoughtfully received by all of these committees,
which seem to be willing to help make the impact of tightening budgets less
traumatic; overall, she concluded that these interactions were "productive and
helpful."
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Good News Items
Representation of Women and Minorities at UW-Stout
Congratulations were offered to UW-Stout and Chancellor Sorensen. The
Governor's Diamond Award was awarded for UW-Stout's successful efforts to crack
the glass ceiling by increasing the representation of women and minorities at
Stout to about 45% of senior decision-making positions. President Lyall noted
that such an increase doesn't occur without "top leadership and consistent effort
across the campus."
Banner year for Winter sports
The UW System's NCAA Division I, II and III school teams performed
exceptionally well this year, with both men's and women's basketball teams
finishing well in the national championships. UW-Platteville's men's team was the
undefeated winner of the Division III championship, and the coach of UW-Madison's
women's team was named Big 10 Coach of the Year. The UW-Oshkosh women's track
team won the Division III National Indoor Track Championship, and other UW System
indoor track teams also placed in the top 20 of national play. The UW-River Falls
Ice hockey team placed third in the Division III Championship, while UW-Superior,
their traditional rivals, placed fourth. The UW-La Crosse women's gymnastics team
won the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship this year.
President Lyall concluded her remarks by congratulating all the participants in
these national competitions, remarking that the teams continue to represent UW
System well.
UW Physicians Group Practice Plan
Regent Gundersen noted the approval of the UW-Physicians Group Practice Plan,
which, he asserted, is "one of the most significant steps that has occurred"
regarding the future of the School of Medicine and the UW Hospital. Noting that
further discussion of this item is on the agenda for the May 1995 meeting of the
Board of Regents, Regent Gundersen took this opportunity to note appreciation for
the leadership of Chancellor Ward, Interim Dean Farrell, and Dr. Rao.
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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Regent Grebe noted the minutes of the March 22 meeting of the Executive
Committee; there were no questions or comments regarding that meeting. [Minutes
attached as Exhibit A.]
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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee's report was presented by Regent Krutsch, Chair.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Regent Krutsch presented Resolutions 6891 - 6897, which had been previously
approved by the Education Committee. She moved their adoption by the Board of
Regents as consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Regent Randall, and carried
unanimously.
Requests to Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate for Support of
Scholarships, Fellowships, Professorships, and Special Programs in Arts and
Humanities, Social Sciences and Music
Resolution 6891: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellors of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents approves the
request to the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust
Estate for $3,416,327 for fiscal year July 1, 1995 to June
30, 1996, subject to availability, as provided by the
terms of the William F. Vilas Trust.
Implementing s.36.11(22), Wis. Stats., Relating to Sexual Assault and Sexual
Harassment
Resolution 6892: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and pursuant to 1989
Wisconsin Act 177, s. 36.11(22), Wisconsin Statutes, the
board hereby accepts the report on implementation of the
Act (the report on orientation programs and information
provided to students on sexual assault and sexual
harassment) and directs that the report be submitted to
the chief clerk of each house of the legislature for
distribution to the appropriate standing committees under
s. 13.172(3).
1993-94 Minority and Disadvantaged Student Annual Report
Resolution 6893: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
accepts the 1993-94 Minority and Disadvantaged Student
Annual Report for submission to the Governor and to the
chief clerk of each house of the Legislature for
distribution to the appropriate standing committees under
s. 13.172(3), Wis. Stats.
Reappointment: Wisconsin Distinguished Professor School of Business,
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Resolution 6894: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, Gary L. Benson be
reappointed the Irvin L. Young Wisconsin Distinguished
Professor in Entrepreneurship, School of Business,
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, for the period August
26, 1995 through August 25, 2000.
Named Professorship: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Resolution 6895: 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
William J. Berg, Department of French, College of Letters
and Science, UW-Madison, be changed to the Halverson-
Bascom Professor of French for the period July 1, 1995
though June 30, 2000.
Named Chair: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Resolution 6896: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, Peter R. Dickson be
appointed the Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr., Chair of Marketing
Research, School of Business, University of Wisconsin-
Madison, for a five-year renewable appointment, effective
July 1, 1995.
Named Professorship: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Resolution 6897: 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
Paul H. Williams, Department of Plant Pathology, College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences, be changed to the Myron
H. and Anna Atwood Distinguished Professor, College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences, for the period July 1,
1995 through June 30, 2000.
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Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Regent Krutsch reported that Chancellor Culbertson, UW-Platteville had
introduced Allison Bunte and Robert Stone for their presentation "Transforming
Middle-Level Education in Wisconsin and Beyond." The UW-Platteville Center for
Education of the Young Adolescent is a resource center for audiences involved in
middle-level education, and it provides faculty development through workshops and
conferences. It sponsors an annual seminar which was attended by over 700
participants last summer. Regent Randall, who was cited as familiar with the
Center, was impressed by its resources and its contributions to education in
Wisconsin.
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Academic Reorganization at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Regent Krutsch reported that UW-Eau Claire has completed an organizational
review that will restructure the six schools into three colleges. The
reorganization will decentralize functions, eliminate two Deans, and reallocate
those resources to instruction. Chancellor Schnack described the planning process
wherein each school reviewed recommendations and offered advice, culminating in a
University Senate meeting, lengthy debate and the recommendation of the
reorganization to the Chancellor. Regent Krutsch observed that such planning
reduces administrative costs, enhances other activities, and strengthens
relationships among complementary programs. Regent Grebe agreed with Regent
Krutsch, noting not only that the language of this Resolution reflects the hard
work involved in reorganization, but also that similar activities and hard work
are being accomplished by Chancellors throughout the UW System--work which is
"greatly appreciated" by the all of the members of the Board of Regents. Regent
Krutsch moved approval of Resolution 6898, which was seconded by Regent Randall,
and passed unanimously.
Academic Reorganization University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Resolution 6898: 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,
pursuant to s. 36.09(1)(gm)(3.), Wis. Stats., approves the
following academic reorganization for the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, effective July 1, 1995:
Changing the name of the School of Arts and Sciences to
the College of Arts and Sciences;
Changing the name of the School of Business to the College
of Business;
Reorganizing the Schools of Education, Nursing, and Human
Sciences and Services into a new college with the name to
be recommended by the faculty and academic staff of the
college and subject to the approval of the Senior Vice
President for Academic Affairs;
Eliminating the School of Graduate Studies and
decentralizing its functions to the three colleges.
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Board of Regents' Policy Statement to the National Policy Board on Higher
Education Institutional Accreditation
Regent Krutsch then pointed to a draft of a proposed letter to the National
Policy Board on Higher Education Accreditation, drafted in response to concerns
raised in the February 1995 meeting of the Education Committee at which the
creation of a national Higher Education Accreditation Board (HEAB) was discussed.
The Committee proposes that the letter be sent to the National Policy Board and
other education associations and institutions from Regent President Grebe, Regent
Vice President Lubar, Regent Krutsch (as the Chair of the Education Committee) and
approved by the Board as a whole; Regent Krutsch observed that it may also be sent
to other governing boards, since the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
could be a "national voice" in this discussion. Regent Krutsch moved the adoption
of Resolution 6899; it was seconded by Regent Randall and passed unanimously.
Board of Regents' Policy Statement to the National Policy Board on Higher
Education Institutional Accreditation
Resolution 6899: That the Board of Regents approves the draft letter to the
National Policy Board on Institutional Accreditation as a
statement of board policy and authorizes the President of
the Board to transmit the selected associations and
institutions involved in issues of regional and
specialized accreditation.
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Improving Undergraduate Education: Admitting a better prepared student to
the UW System
Regent Krutsch reported that the Education Committee concluded its meeting
with a lengthy discussion about admitting a better prepared student to the UW
System in an effort to increase retention, decrease remediation, and enhance the
quality of the academic experience for students and faculty in the UW System. The
discussion began with a presentation by Associate Vice President Sharon James;
Roger Groenewold, Director of Admissions, UW-Eau Claire; and Beth Weckmueller,
Director of Admissions, UW-Milwaukee. They provided information on the current UW
System admission requirements, the difference between those requirements and
standards, how our requirements compare to those of other major state systems, and
how admissions offices use requirements and standards to make admission decisions.
The second segment of the presentation was provided by Dr. Paul Gagnon,
Senior Research Associate at Boston University, on National Academic Standards.
Regent Krutsch introduced Dr. Gagnon, asking him to summarize his remarks for the
Board of Regents.
Dr. Gagnon began by observing the difference between content and performance
standards: The content standard is one based on determining what everyone should
know within a particular subject; the performance standard comes afterward, to
measure how well the subject is known. He noted six ways that content standards
could improve college performance:
They would ensure challenging substance behind Carnegie units;
There would be specific and challenging substance behind and involved
in competency based assessments;
Common academic standards, applied to all children, open the college
path to all, and improve the entire pool of college applicants;
Class rankings and grade point averages would become consistent;
Decentralization of schools and the public acceptance of such change
and pedagogical innovation would be accelerated;
Finally, students would enter college at a higher level of academic
sophistication.
Dr. Gagnon emphasized that he was not endorsing "national standards," which
he perceives as having failed by producing encyclopedic (instead of brief)
standards. He recommended that content standards have five qualities: brevity;
careful design by experienced teachers, scholars and learning specialists; input
from consumers of the subject (businesses, industries, journalists, etc.);
awareness of other countries' efforts to develop such standards; and a multi-
disciplinary approach, so that all of the subject matter teams work with each
other on an entire curriculum. He concluded with the opinion that this approach
does not have to be expensive, but that it must involve a collaborative effort
between K-12 schools and the state's universities and colleges.
Regent Gundersen noted that oversight of Wisconsin's K-12 programs may
eventually be the responsibility of a Governor-appointed Secretary of Education,
which may affect communication of the Board of Regents' ideas about these programs
if the Secretary of Education is not also a member of the Board. Regent Krutsch
added that it makes sense for both parties to ensure good communication, since
increasing the academic achievement of K-12 programs is directly related to the
Board's mission.
Regent Gelatt inquired about other states that have begun establishing
content standards; he was informed that seven states are being assisted in this by
the National Council for History Education. Dr. Gagnon noted that each state has
its own approach, and that many states have copied California's pioneering effort
to develop subject matter standards. In response to an inquiry about Wisconsin's
efforts, Regent Randall noted that mathematics is the only subject area in which
standards are widely accepted; other subject areas have met with more difficulty.
Regent Krutsch added that there has been no state instituted project regarding
standards, but that the UW System's pilot project of competency based admission
standards (established within disciplines by faculty) may be a starting point.
When asked whether these standards have been distributed to the high schools,
Regent Krutsch replied that the current competency standards are being circulated
on campuses for approval, after which they will be brought before the Board of
Regents before further action can be taken.
Regent Krutsch then moved on to the third and final portion of the
presentation before the Education Committee, a panel discussion: "Effects of
Board of Regents admission policies and changes in policies on institutions and
high schools and on preparedness levels of incoming freshmen." Sharon James,
Associate Vice President, moderated; discussants included Dean Isaacson, District
Administrator of Platteville Public Schools; John Janty, Mathematics Faculty,
Waunakee High School; Sandra Ludeman, Director of Instruction, New Berlin Public
Schools; and Keith Schoville, Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Studies and a member
of the admissions committee, UW-Madison. Panelists discussed the impact of UW
admission requirements on the high school curriculum, including the effects on
students (including those who aren't college-bound); whether students take less
challenging courses to improve their GPA and class rank; and whether changes in
admission standards result in better prepared students. The panel also discussed
other action that could be taken to better prepare students for the university.
Regent Krutsch observed that there seemed to be consensus on the need for
content standards for courses that would result in specific knowledge and skills.
There was also discussion regarding how communication between the university and
K-12 teachers could be improved, to better help both groups fulfill their
missions. She noted that she was impressed with the panel discussion, and
considered it to be a good beginning to the kind of discussion needed. Regent
James responded by encouraging the Education Committee to move swiftly, since
improvements in college preparedness could also help students complete their
degrees in 4 years.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The report was presented by Regent Dreyfus, Chair, who moved the adoption of
Resolutions 6900 - 6905 were presented as consent agenda items; the motion was
seconded by Regent Budzinski, and passed unanimously.
UW-Milwaukee: Authority to construct a Lapham Hall Research Laboratories
Remodeling Project
Resolution 6900: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Lapham Hall Research Laboratories Remodeling Project, at a
cost of $648,500, from the following funding sources:
WISTAR Funds $161,500
All-Agency Funds 165,000
National Science Foundation
Grant Funds 322,000
$648,500
UW System: Authority to construct Water System Improvements and Expanded
Laboratory Remodeling project at Milwaukee Great Lakes Research Station
Resolution 6901: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to
construct a Water System Improvements and Expanded
Laboratory Remodeling project at the Great Lakes Research
Facility in Milwaukee at an estimated cost of $750,000
($245,000 - WISTAR Funds, $305,000 National Science
Foundation Grant Funds, and $200,000 previously approved
WISTAR Funds).
UW-Madison: Authority to Construct Camp Randall North Stadium Police Center
Resolution 6902: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
authority be granted to construct a Camp Randall North
Stadium Police Center project at an estimated total
project cost of $200,000 from Program Revenues.
UW-Madison: Authority for Final Platting, Design Report Approval, and
Construction Authority for the University Research Park Roads and Utilities
Project
Resolution 6903: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
authority be granted for final platting, the Design Report
be approved, and authority granted to construct the
University Research Park Roads and Utilities project at a
cost of $5,000,000, using Program Revenue Supported
Borrowing - University Research Park Funds
UW-Platteville: Approval of Design Report and Authority to Construct Phases
I and II of the Doudna Hall Capital Renewal Project
Resolution 6904: 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 Phases I and II of the
Doudna Hall Capital Renewal project, at a total cost of
$6,759,000, using General Fund Supported Borrowing,
subject to enumeration of Phase II in the 1995-97 Capital
Budget at a cost of $3,759,000.
UW-Platteville: Authority to Construct Child Care Center
Resolution 6905: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Platteville
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Child Care Center at a cost of $500,000 using Program
Revenue Supported Borrowing.
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UW-Madison: Authority to Seek Enumeration of a Multi-Purpose Sports Arena
Regent Dreyfus turned to Resolution 6906, adding that the project was acted
upon by the State Building Commission and that this resolution reflects a revision
which added several conditions the committee requested to assure adequate funding.
Regent Dreyfus reported that the committee received detailed presentations by
several consultants, and that Dane County Executive Richard Phelps also appeared.
The Committee adopted Resolution 6906, with all approving and Regent Gundersen
abstaining.
In discussion, Regent Gundersen noted that this project had already been
essentially approved. Regent Schilling remarked that, while this project would
have been approved in due course, he was "saddened" because "it flies in the face
of all the discipline [the Board] has tried to implement over the years." He
gratefully acknowledged Senator Kohl's generous gift, but noted that the gift
moved this project ahead of other priorities. Regent Grebe countered this
perspective by asserting that this is a "very good project," and Regent Dreyfus
concurred, adding that priorities change when gifts of this magnitude are made.
Regent Lubar concluded the discussion by observing that, with the selection of a
new basketball coach and the $25,000,000 commitment from Senator Kohl, the UW
Madison basketball program will be "back on track."
Regent Dreyfus moved the approval of Resolution 6906; Regent Budzinski
seconded, and the Resolution passed with Regent Gundersen abstaining.
UW-Madison: Authority to Seek Enumeration of a Multi-Purpose Sports Arena
Resolution 6906: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
authority be granted to seek enumeration of a Multi-
Purpose Sports Arena with a seating capacity of at least
15,000 at an estimated cost of up to $72 million. Before
construction can proceed, the following financial
conditions must be set:
a. No more than $27 million of Program Revenue
Supported Borrowing is authorized, including the
$1.4 million to relocate the Safety Program and
facilities from the arena site;
b. At least $45 million of gift funding is committed;
and
c. At least 75% of the suites are committed to
multiple-year leases.
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Report of the Vice President for Physical Planning and Development
1995-97 Capital Budget
Regent Dreyfus reported that Vice President Brown reviewed the State Building
Commission's action, noting that the award of $340 million was more than the $270
million requested.
In Board discussion, Regent Schilling again noted his concern for the impact
of recent events on the UW's physical planning and development capability. Regent
Gelatt referred to Regent Dreyfus' comment at the previous meeting regarding the
potential for Chancellors to lobby directly for facilities, rather than work
through the established system. Concerned that recent events were evidence of
direct lobbying, he cautioned those Regents who would serve during the next budget
cycle, noting that the UW System arose from a recognized need for some structure
in higher education in Wisconsin. When the campuses and the UW System speak
together, he suggested, they are more effective in the legislative process.
President Lyall concurred, and cited as evidence the cooperative effort of
chancellors and the capital planning staff on a number of projects that had been
modified in the Building Commission process. Such cooperation served the academic
priorities well; however, she also noted that it was a matter of concern that
being left with only a small core of capital planning staff would increase the
difficulty of such cooperation. Regent Lubar stated that the UW System needed to
retain its unity; Regent Dreyfus added that, prior to the establishment of the UW
System, a strong leader could provide guidance by reminding chancellors of their
responsibilities to the whole group. Reminding the Board that he has commented on
this issue before, Regent Grebe cited his appearance before the Joint Finance
Committee as capable of providing comment from the Board's leadership on this
issue.
Regent James concluded this discussion by speaking in defense of the projects
enhancing UW-Platteville. She noted the Governor's high regard for the Russell
Hall project, reminded the Board to consider the fair treatment received by the UW
System, and cautioned against allowing the judgement of the Board to be affected
by this discussion.
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANACE COMMITTEE
The report was provided by Regent Gelatt, who introduced Resolutions 6907 -
6911. In discussion of these items, Regent Gundersen expressed his approval for
the guidelines for the Leona A. Gifford Scholarship Fund, noting that they were
well done and recommending that they might be used as models in the future.
Regent Gelatt moved the adoption of Resolutions 6907- 6911, which was seconded by
Regent Hempel and passed unanimously.
The Leona A. Gifford Scholarship Fund
Resolution 6907: That upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, the gift of Leona A.
Gifford be accepted; and that the Leona A. Gifford
Scholarship be established and administered by the School
of Library and Information Studies, University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
(Mrs. Leona A. Gifford, formerly Leona A. Olson, was a
graduate of the Wisconsin Library School, Class of 1933.
She has given $100,000 to establish the scholarship fund.
The Statement of Criteria is on file in the Office of the
Board of Regents.)
1995-97 Pay Plan Recommendations for Faculty and Academic Staff
Resolution 6908: That upon the recommendation of the UW System President,
the Board of Regents directs the UW System President to
transmit to the Department of Employment Relations
Secretary, currently available information on faculty
salaries for UW System peer institutions and related
economic indices pursuant to s. 230.12(3)(e) Wis. Stats.
The Board of Regents concludes that an average salary
increase of at least 3% in each year of the 1995-97
biennium for faculty and academic staff will maintain our
current position in the market based upon the statistics
presented. The Board acknowledges that constraints
inherent in the current budget process may prevent full
implementation of the increase.
Further, that the Department of Employment Relations
Secretary be asked to recommend to the Joint Committee on
Employment Relations, that academic staff salary ranges be
increased by the full amount of the pay plan each year of
the biennium.
Finally, that the Board of Regents requests that faculty
and academic staff participate fully in any staff benefit
improvements made available to other state employees
during the 1995-97 biennium.
Authorization to begin planning for Faculty and Academic Staff salary
adjustments for 1995-96
Resolution 6909: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents
directs each chancellor to proceed with faculty and
academic staff salary evaluations using a suitable
evaluation system the results of which can be converted to
a salary, once the pay plan is known. A record of the
evaluation judgments shall be made before July 1, as
provided in s.36.09(1)(j), Wis. Stats. Further, the Board
of Regents directs System Administration to propose
general 1995-96 pay plan guidelines, including a
distribution plan, for consideration at the Board's May
meeting.
The evaluation system identified above shall be
constructed so as to permit distribution of pay plan
amounts for faculty and academic staff such that not less
than one-third of the total compensation plan will be
distributed on the basis of market/merit and not less than
one-third of the total compensation plan will be
distributed on the basis of solid performance.
Agreement with private profit-making organization - G.H. Besselaar
Resolution 6910: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Board of Regents
accepts the agreement with G. H. Besselaar Associates
entitled, "A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled,
Multicenter Study to Investigate the Long-Term Effects of
Finasateride (MK-906) in Patients with Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia."
Agreement with private profit-making organization - Chicago Bears Summer
Training Camp
Resolution 6911: That, upon the recommendation the UW-Platteville
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the proposed contract for UW-Platteville
to provide certain facilities and services for the summer
training camp of the Chicago Bears for 1995, 1996 and 1997
with an option to renew for two additional one-year
periods be approved.
In addition, the Board of Regents ratifies the contracts
with the other three professional football teams for
summer training camps at UW-La Crosse, UW-River Falls and
UW-Stevens Point.
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Revised Investment Objectives and Guidelines - UW System Trust Funds
Regent Gelatt reported that Associate Professor Mark Fedenia, UW-Madison
School of Business, was asked at the November 10 meeting of the Business and
Finance Committee meeting to work with System Administration to draft new
investment guidelines and develop a system for monitoring portfolio risk given the
increased complexity of the fixed-income market to address areas not covered in
the current guidelines. This system would prohibit the use of leverage, increase
reporting requirements for managers, require broker confirmations on all trades,
establish risk benchmarks, require monitoring of portfolio risks, and prohibit
investments in derivative securities if the underlying assets are ineligible for
investment in the portfolio. Other changes in the guidelines were proposed to
address American Depository Receipts, classes of assets available for investment
and to clarify conflicting language.
In the committee meeting, Regent Hempel expressed concern about the use of
any derivatives in the endowment portfolio of a public university. Regent Lubar
proposed to limit derivative use to risk reduction. Regent Orr recommended that
the guidelines reflect the desire of the Board to address the risk of individual
investments as well as the risk of the portfolio as a whole. After lengthy
discussion, Regent Steil recommended that a subcommittee be formed to revise the
draft to reflect the committee discussion. Regents Hempel and Orr have agreed to
serve that subcommittee.
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CQI Presentation - Business and Accounting Quality Improvement Initiative
Regent Gelatt reported that an informative look at CQI efforts at UW-
Platteville since fall of 1993 was presented by UW System Continuous Quality
Improvement Consultant Donna Perkins, UW-Platteville Business and Accounting
Department faculty and students.
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Review of the Financial Plan for proposed UW-Madison Sports Arena
UW-Madison Vice Chancellor John Torphy introduced Tom Benzel, who reviewed
the financial plan for the proposed UW-Madison Sports Arena. Mr. Benzel assured
the Committee that all financial estimates were made conservatively, that the
expenses presented represent a full costing of the program, and that the proposed
debt can be serviced by the proposed program.
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Report of the Vice President
Gifts, Grants and Contracts
Vice President Marnocha reported that gifts, grants and contracts for the
ten-month period ending March 17 were $465.4 million, with an increase of $46.4
million or 10% over the previous year. Federal awards and non-Federal awards also
increased, $35 and $21.4 million, respectively.
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Audit Subcommittee
Internal Audit Director Brunkow presented the Third Quarter Internal Audit
Report to the Subcommittee, noting the findings of a number of recently-completed
audits. Regent Orr asked about security protection on UW phone and computer
systems. A presentation on data security will be made at the May meeting.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Regent James presented Resolution 6912, which was seconded by Regent Randall
and unanimously adopted with a show of applause.
Appreciation to UW-Platteville
Resolution 6912: Whereas, the Board of Regents is very pleased to have been
invited to hold its April 1995 meetings at UW-Platteville;
and
Whereas, this visit has been enhanced by the interesting
and informative campus tour and presentations on the
impact of information technology on teaching and learning;
transformation of middle-level education; and continuous
quality improvement initiatives in business and
accounting; and
Whereas, a highlight of this visit was the opportunity to
attend a special reception and dinner with legislative and
community leaders, alumni, faculty, staff and students;
and
Whereas, the warm and gracious hospitality extended by
Chancellor and Mrs. Culbertson, UW-Platteville and the
entire community is very much appreciated;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents
of the University of Wisconsin System hereby extends
grateful appreciation to the University of Wisconsin-
Platteville and all those involved in making this visit a
memorable and enjoyable occasion.
Chancellor Culbertson graciously acknowledged the hard work of his fine
staff, noting their committment to take care of their customers, and his
appreciation for the Regents' visit.
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The Board took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 10:10 a.m.
At 10:10 a.m., Regent Lubar read Resolution 6913 and moved its adoption by
the Board of Regents. The motion was seconded by Regent Tregoning and adopted on
a roll call vote with Regents Budzinski, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Gundersen,
Hempel, James, Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Randall, Schilling, Steil and
Tregoning (15) voting in the affirmative. There were no dissenting votes and no
abstentions.
Resolution 6913: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session for
annual evaluations, to consider offering a salary above
the execytuve sakart group six maximum, to consider
approval of a temporary base salary adjustment for a
faculty member in a salary range that exceeds the
executive salary group six maximum, UW-Madison: and to
consider appointment of a Vice Chancellor, UW-Oshkosh, all
as permitted by s.19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats.; to consider
awarding an honorary degree; and to consider naming a room
after a person, 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 ACTION
The Board arose from closed session at 12:50 p.m., after which adoption of
the following resolutions was announced:
UW-Madison: Approval of a temporary base salary adjustment for a faculty
member in a salary range that exceeds the Executive Salary Group Six Maximum
Resolution 6914: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, a temporary base salary
adjustment of 7.7% ($8,296), resulting in a new 1994-95
rate of A$115,000, effective April 1, 1995, be approved
for Professor Melvin H. Weinswig for the period he serves
as Interim Dean, School of Pharmacy.
UW-Oshkosh: Honorary degree nomination - second reading
Resolution 6915: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Oshkosh Chancellor
and the President of the University of Wisconsin System,
approval is granted for the University of Wisconsin-
Oshkosh to confer the following honorary degree:
Dennis J. Noone: Doctor of Humane Letters
UW-Oshkosh: Appointment of Vice Chancellor
Resolution 6916: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, Vicki Lord Larson be
appointed Vice Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-
Oshkosh, at an annual salary of $98,000, effective July 1,
1995 or earlier.
The following resolution was adopted in closed session at the February 10,
1995 meeting but was not announced at that time pending acceptance of the offer.
Authorization to offer a specific individual a salary that exceeds the
maximum of group six of the Executive Pay Plan
Resolution 6917: 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 C$115,000 for a
Professor of Marketing, School of Business.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
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Judith A. Temby, Secretary
April 25, 1995
Exhibit A
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Meeting
March 22, 1995
3:45 p.m.
Held by telephone conference
Committee members participating: Regent Dreyfus, Regent Grebe, Regent Krutsch,
and Regent Lubar
Committee members not participating: Regent Gelatt, Regent Schilling and Regent
Steil
- President Grebe presiding -
Upon motion be Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Lubar, the minutes of the
January 25, 1995, meeting of the Executive Committee were unanimously approved as
distributed.
The Committee considered an authorization to recruit for a head basketball
coach at UW-Madison. Present for the discussion were President Lyall, Chancellor
Ward, Senior Vice President Ward, Athletic Director Pat Richter, and General
Counsel Charles Stathas.
Upon motion by Regent Lubar, seconded by Regent Dreyfus, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously by the Executive Committee.
Resolution 6890: 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 Head Basketball Coach,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, at a salary that exceeds
the Executive Salary Group 6 maximum.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m., upon motion by Regent Dreyfus,
seconded by Regent Lubar.
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Judith A. Temby, Secretary
3/24/95
