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Madison, Wisconsin
Held in 1820 Van Hise Hall
Friday, September 8, 1995
9:10 a.m.
- Vice President Lubar presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Benson, Brown, Budzinski, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe,
Hempel, James, Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Randall, Smith and
Steil
ABSENT: Regent De Simone
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Regent Dreyfus, seconded by Regent Steil, minutes of the
meeting of the Board of Regents held on August 24, 1995, were approved with
the changes that were distributed.
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THIS SECTION FOLLOWS THE REPORTS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, OF THE
PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM, OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, OF THE
EDUCATION COMMITTEE, AND OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Regent Lubar noted that a hearing had been held on September 7, 1995, on
proposed amendments to Chapter 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code, concerning
student nonacademic disciplinary procedures. Senior Council Pat Brady
provided an informational report for that hearing. Testimony was heard from
the Chair of the committee which proposed the amendment and from United
Council, also in support of the amendments. Regent MacNeil described
Resolution 7019, which directs the Secretary of the Board of Regents to notify
the presiding officer of each house of the Legislature that the proposed rules
are in final draft form and cause a statement to appear in the Wisconsin
Administrative Register that the proposed rules have been submitted to the
Legislature; If there is no objection, the rules will be put into effect upon
expiration of the notice period. Regent Lubar then moved the adoption of
Resolution 7019, which was seconded by Regent Hempel and passed unanimously.
Amendments to Chapter UWS 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code: Student
Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures
Resolution 7019: That the Secretary of the Board of Regents, pursuant
to s. 227.19, Wis. Stats., notify the presiding
officer of each house of the Legislature that proposed
rules repealing and recreating Chapter UWS 17, Wis.
Adm. Code, are in final draft form, and cause a
statement to appear in the Wisconsin Administrative
Register that said proposed rules have been submitted
to the presiding officer of each house of the
legislature.
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At 10:50 a.m., the Board of Regents took a ten meeting recess.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Report of the Regent member of the Educational Communications Board
Regent Gelatt, the Regent member of the Educational Communications
Board, submitted a written report, regarding which there were no additional
questions or comments.
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Report of the Chair of the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and
Clinics
Regent Orr, Chair of the Council of Trustees of the UW Hospital and
Clinics, provided a verbal report of the September 7 meeting of the Council of
Trustees. At that meeting, Superintendent Derzon reviewed the past year's
developments, the most significant of which was legislation which provided for
the creation of a hospital authority that will allow purchasing, capital and
personnel processes to be made more efficient. Regent Orr expressed the hope
that this will provide the flexibility necessary in a rapidly changing health
care environment. He noted that some benefits had already become apparent,
since progess has been made in developing affiliations with area physician
practices and admissions have increased. Also, cost management efforts have
kept rates constant for the second year in a row, for which Regent Orr
credited the UW Hospital's management.
A further development in managed care is the creation of Unity, a joint
venture between U-Care, Blue Cross and HMO Wisconsin. Regent Orr expressed
his belief that the venture will be competitive in the marketplace of the
future. Noting that only 25% of current hospital patients are managed care
patients, he predicted an increase as "inevitable", and remarked that the UW
Hospital needs to be able to get a share of those future patients in order to
perform its academic mission and to generate the revenues that support it, the
medical school, the school of pharmacy and the school of nursing.
Regent Orr reported that the 1994-95 Hospital Financial Audit Report had
been provided by KPMG Peat-Marwick; this report was "quite complimentary" of
initiatives undertaken by the hospital's management staff, which places it
among the leaders in academic health care centers in this regard. Overall,
the hospital has had good years for the past two years, for nonrecurring
reasons involving one-time infusions of income. In addition, patient volumes
increased, due to rate control, developing affiliations, and the excellent
work of the physicians who make up the medical staff at the hospital. Cost
management helped the Hospital to hold down the contractual allowances due to
medicare, medicaid and third party payers.
Regent Orr also reported that Peat-Marwick had recommended developing a
strong cash reserve as the hospital becomes an authority, and that the
Trustees were advised years ago that those reserves ought to be approximating
$100,000. Since that recommendation was made, some reserves have accrued;
however, they are not close to the recommended figure. He stressed that, in
order to compete, adequate cash is needed for investments required to remain
successful--for example, investments in rapidly evolving information systems
and networks linked with physicians' practices.
Among other good news, Regent Orr reminded the Board that in June 1994,
a negotiation with the Aurora Organization resulted in establishment of a
panel of experts to review the methods by which organs were acquired in the
state of Wisconsin. That panel has made their preliminary decision; a final
decision is expected October 2, 1995 after comment by the concerned parties.
He noted that the proposal is similar to what was being done at University
Hospital, that it's beneficial for the State of Wisconsin, and that the
experts felt that not using two lists would result in fewer hearts being
available in the state. Overall, the Trustees were pleased with the decision,
and will be making comments to the panel in a timely fashion.
Regent Orr concluded his remarks by observing the passing of Folkert
Belzer, an international pioneer in organ transplants who was Chief of Surgery
at the University Hospitals for many years. He was also one of the authors of
the Wisconsin Solution, which has saved thousands of lives by permitting
organs to be maintained longer between harvest and transplant. Regent Orr
noted that Dr. Belzer would have been pleased with the recent decision of the
expert panel, since he was an architect of the UW Hospital transplant program.
At the conclusion of Regent Orr's report, Regent Lubar noted that this
was the most positive Council of Trustees report he'd heard, particularly
regarding the figure reported as the excess of revenue over expenses ($28.7
Million). He felt reassured now that the new Dean is in place, the chairs of
the clinical departments are being filled, and the work to establish the
hospital authority by July 1, 1996 is being undertaken. He concluded that the
outlook for the Hospital is good, which will also benefit the Medical School.
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Report of the Regent member of the Wisconsin Technical College System
Board
Regent Barry furnished a written report, and called attention to the
fact that, in the WTCS, state aids have been reduced to no increases for the
coming biennium; furthermore, the State operations component of the WTCS
budget is being reduced by about 16% and 19% respectively in each of the
coming two years. The operations staff has been reduced from a high of about
125 (three years ago) down to about 75 employees. Regent Barry also noted
that the impending issue of block grants is of some concern to the WTCS, since
some of its employees are dependent on Federal funds. He expressed the hope
that it will be able to compete with the other state agencies that will seek
financing through block grants. What is important, he said, is to put the
dollars where they will do the most good and not use them as an administrative
fund.
Regent Krutsch asked Regent Barry about the amount WTCS spends on
remediation, which he had estimated the previous day as approximately 30%.
She asked whether WTCS has any ongoing efforts to obtain guarantees from the
K-12 schools that the students who received diplomas from those schools will
come without the need for remediation. Regent Barry clarified that the figure
cited refers to the resources for the incoming class, not the resources of the
overall technical college system. He also stated that WTCS has an ongoing
system of informing the administration and school boards of K-12 systems of
their graduates' performance. Suggesting that this notification may be
insufficient to address the problem of the need for remediation, he reported
that publishing the performance standards of various schools has been
considered, since some schools consistently do better than others in the
preparation of their graduates. Finally, he reported that WTCS has been
working closely with DPI and the K-12 system on this.
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Report on Legislative matters
Vice President David Olien provided a written report on Legislative
matters. There were no questions or comments regarding it.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
Beginning the 95-96 School Year
President Lyall began her remarks by noting that approximately 150,000
students were gathering for their first UW classes of the semester, and that
nearly a million others would be served by UW-Extension credit and non-credit
programs, economic development, and business advisory services during the year
ahead. She remarked that this time of the year marks the ability of higher
education to make a fresh start each year, with the overriding goal to help
students gain the knowledge and wisdom to succeed in their personal lives, to
give something back as citizens, and to be productive in their work. She
observed that the costs of education have received much attention recently,
and suggested that attention be paid to what education yields to individuals
and to the citizens of Wisconsin.
* Each student, she noted, arrives with hopes and dreams, seeking the
opportunity to learn, explore and gain the skills that will one day
make those dreams a reality. As they succeed, these graduates build
and shape society. The investment made in their education today
will shape the physical and human environment of the state and the
world tomorrow.
* The 150,000 students mentioned above are also producers and wage
earners. Half of them work while attending school; estimating that
work at minimum wage, they earn $200 million during the school year
and pay $10 million in state income taxes. As consumers, they spend
over $100 million (in addition to tuition, room and board) with
local merchants across the state, supporting at least 1000 private
sector jobs in communities all across the state. Student workers
contribute to keeping the state economy robust and growing, while
they gain knowledge for wider career opportunities after graduation.
* University research contributes to the quality and security of
Wisconsin's citizens' lives and the success of many Wisconsin firms.
For example, UW researchers have worked with Laser Machining, Inc.
in Somerset, Thermal Spray Technologies in Sun Prairie, and Trek
Bicycle in Waterloo to develop more robust bicycle rims and tougher
mountain bikes; tested a vaccine that could rid calves and
ultimately humans of the parasite cryptosporidium; worked with Woven
Hearts senior living facility to adapt the environment and design
furniture for safer and more comfortable assisted living; developed
a natural sugar substitute 2000 times sweeter than sugar which can
substitute for chemical sweeteners in food products; developed a
plasma coating that can make folding money last longer; and, when
the time is ripe, use some newly discovered enzymes to "eat" the ink
off paper so it can be recycled without the use of toxic chemical
solvents.
President Lyall cautioned that the familiar cycle of another academic
year should not allow these things to be taken for granted; rather, she urged
that these benefits of the investment in education be remembered. The decade
ahead promises many challenges and changes, and the great strength of the UW
System in meeting these challenges is the shared mission as a system of
individual, distinctive, and complementary institutions. She noted that the
"synergies" of the UW System have enabled it to:
* efficiently use limited resources through enrollment management;
* maintain access and affordability;
* avoid a competitive scramble to establish competing academic
programs and coordinate the elimination of outmoded and duplicative
programs so that new knowledge could be added to meet state needs;
* increase educational opportunity and diversity in the student body,
faculty and staff so that all Wisconsin students have the knowledge
and experiences essential to function in a global economy; and
* maintain accountability.
The coming year promises that these synergies will be used to make Wisconsin a
national leader in distance education and develop common administrative
services (where feasible) to serve students and the public better. Copies of
her 1995 President's Report, which outlines past achievements and future
challenges in more detail, had been provided. Referring to this report,
President Lyall noted that the shared mission of the the UW System will help
it meet the future.
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1995-96 Introduction to the University of Wisconsin System
President Lyall pointed to the copies of the 1995-96 publication of the
Introduction to the University of Wisconsin System which had been distributed.
She noted that, in recent years, several national magazines have published
college rankings based on various criteria: Money magazine ranked UW-Madison
among the "best buys" in higher education; US News and World Report ranked UW-
Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, and UW-Whitewater in the "first tier" of
midwest colleges and universities; and individual academic programs at each
institution are highly ranked within their fields. She suggested that the
Introduction provides better information than these rankings for helping
parents and prospective students choose a college that is right for them.
The new Introduction to the UW System serves as a "consumer guide" to UW
institutions. It does not rank the institutions; rather, it provides relevant
information for parents and students to decide for themselves which campuses
may fit their needs best. It contains a capsule description of each
institution, tips on preparing for college and qualifying for admission,
information on costs, a breakdown of undergraduate majors available by campus,
a statistical profile of each institution's class sizes and teaching staff,
and campus telephone numbers for obtaining help with housing, financial aid,
disabled student services, and many other needs. Worthy of particular mention
is a HELP Office telephone number (800/442-6459) that provides free
information and answers questions pertaining to all UW institutions. Copies
are widely distributed to all high school counselors, students and parents in
the state.
Regent MacNeil expressed her opinion that the Introduction is an
outstanding piece of work, and congratulated Vice President Olien and his
staff for this excellent publication.
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Good News Items
UW-Milwaukee: 1995 Presidential Faculty Fellow
President Lyall offered her congratulations to UW-Milwaukee's Professor
Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska for being selected as one of 30 national grant
recipients as a 1995 Presidential Faculty Fellow. Through this program the
President of the U.S. recognizes young faculty who demonstrate excellence in
scientific or engineering research and in teaching; it carries a $100,000
grant per year for up to five years to help fellows undertake self-designed
research and innovative teaching projects.
UW-La Crosse: Occupational Therapy Program Grant
UW-La Crosse's strategic plan establishes an allied health focus as part
of the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium (which includes Viterbo
College, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Franciscan Health System,
Gundersen Clinic, Lutheran Hospital, and Skemp Clinic). UW-La Crosse received
a federal grant of $300,000 to establish an occupational therapy program to
help meet the shortage of occupational therapists in western Wisconsin. Also,
UW-La Crosse and Western Wisconsin Technical College have an agreement to work
together to develop an occupational therapy assistant program at WWTC--such
collaboration uses resources efficiently to meet a state health care need
while avoiding duplication.
United Council: 35th Anniversary
This academic year marks the 35th Anniversary of United Council.
President Lyall expressed her belief that United Council has matured into a
strong representative of student interests, at both state and federal levels,
and a good partner in efforts to keep educational opportunity available and
affordable in Wisconsin. President Lyall concluded her remarks by wishing
them a happy anniversary with many more years to come.
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair, provided the report. He began by presenting
Resolutions 7007 and 7008, which had been approved by the Committee, and moved
their adoption as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent
Hempel, and Resolutions 7007 and 7008 were approved unanimously.
Contractual Agreement with Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Resolution 7007: 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 Otsuka America
Pharmaceutical, Inc. entitled, "Otsuka Phase II Data
Analysis Center-Controlled Study of Vesnarinone In
Heart Failure Patients, Study No. 22-94-201."
Report on Base Salary Adjustments to Recognize Competitive Factors
Required by s. 36.09(1)(j), Wis. Stats.
Resolution 7008: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Report on Base
Salary Adjustments to Recognize Competitive Factors
Required by Section 36.09(1)(j), Wisconsin Statutes,
be accepted for transmittal to State Officials.
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Trust Fund Actions
Regent Gelatt reported that the following resolutions had been approved
under the Committee's delegated authority:
I.2.e.(1) Authorization to Use the Edna Phelps Straight Trust for the
Red Gym/Armory Project
I.2.e.(2) Fund Definitions-UW System Trust Funds
I.2.e.(3) Revised Statement of Investment Objectives and Guidelines -
Trust Funds Principal - Long-Term Fund
I.2.e.(5) Asset Allocations to Investment Managers
The Committee tabled action on the investment objectives and guidelines of the
Intermediate Fund until next month.
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Regent Committee on Competition with the Private Sector
Regent Gelatt reported that he reviewed the 1991 complaint filed by
WKOW-TV, under the UW System policy on Competition with the Private Sector,
concerning the production contract for the program Sewing With Nancy with WHA-
TV. At that time, the Regent Committee on Competition with the Private Sector
concluded that the contract was a violation of the policy. This conclusion
disagreed with the findings of the UW-Extension Committee on Competition with
the Private Sector. Regent Gelatt reported that, recently, letters related to
this matter have been received by the Board of Regents from the law firm
representing WKOW-TV. These letters contain the objection that the current
co-production agreement between Nancyþs Notions and WHA signed in November
1993 was a violation of the 1991 Board action which explicitly prohibited a
production contract between WHA and Nancyþs Notions without Board approval.
WKOW-TV's representative reviewed the facts and circumstances surrounding the
previous and current agreements, and asked that the current contract not be
extended and that action be taken against those who violated the Boardþs
policy.
Regent Steil and the Chair stated that, in 1993, they had been informed
that the terms of the new agreement were significantly different than the
previous one, that WKOW-TV did not object to WHA-TV entering into the new
contract, and that the Extension Competition With The Private Sector Committee
had decided that there was no conflict. Based on this information, neither
Regent had felt it was necessary to bring the matter to the Board for action.
Nancy Zieman and her attorney provided an explanation of the differences
between the original and second contracts. While the original contract was
strictly commercial, the 1993 agreement provides for co-production and co-
ownership by WHA-TV which also has the rights to distribute the program to
other public television audiences. Ms. Zieman and her attorney indicated that
they followed the appropriate channels by taking the matter to the Extension
Competition Committee. They subsequently relied upon being informed that the
Board of Regents had approved the contract through the signature of Gerald
Campbell, a delegated representative of the Board.
Regent Gelatt stated that he will be appointing a subcommittee which
will review the facts and circumstances of the current agreement and determine
whether it is acceptable under current Board policy to extend the contract.
Regent Grebe observed that the responsibility for overseeing issues relating
to competition with the private sector had been delegated to the Business and
Finance Committee in an effort to avoid the use of ad hoc committees.
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Gifts, Grants and Contracts, July through August 1995
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that total gifts,
grants and contracts for the two-month period ending August 18, 1995, were
$163.9 million ($.5 million less than the previous year). Federal awards
increased $8.8 million; non-Federal awards decreased by $9.3 million.
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Closed Session Action
Regent Gelatt concluded his report by noting that, upon a motion by
Regent James seconded by Regent Orr, the Business and Finance Committee
adjourned to closed session at 4:23 p.m. to consider trust fund matters, as
permitted by s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats.
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Regent Krutsch, Chair, began her report stating that Resolutions 7009
and 7010 had been unanimously adopted by the Committee, and moved their
adoption by the Board as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by
Regent MacNeil, and the resolutions passed unanimously.
Revisions to sections RF 4.1 - 4.15 Faculty Policies and Procedures at
University of Wisconsin River Falls
Resolution 7009: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the President
of the University of Wisconsin System, revisions to
sections RF 4.1 - 4.15 of the UW-River Falls Faculty
Personnel Policies and Procedures be approved.
UW-Madison: Hedberg Professorship in Mind and Health
Resolution 7010: 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 Ned H. Kalin, Department of Psychiatry,
Medical School, UW-Madison, be changed to Hedberg
Professor in Mind and Health, Medical School,
effective immediately.
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Report of the Senior Vice President
Wisconsin High School Students' Performance on the ACT
Senior Vice President Ward reported to the Committee that ACT had
provided data on the scores of the 1995 Wisconsin high school graduates who
took the ACT test last year. Wisconsin ranked first among the 25 states in
which 50 percent or more of the high school graduates took the ACT, and the
average ACT composite score for Wisconsin high school grads reached an all-
time high of 22.0, considerably above the national average. Regent Krutsch
noted that this may reflect to some extent the higher UW System admission
requirements in mathematics and science that went into place for Fall 1995.
Noting that Wisconsin students taking the "core" high school courses (4
English, 3 mathematics, 3 natural science and 3 social science) has increased
to 59% over the past five years, Regent Krutsch observed that the average ACT
score is higher for the group of students taking these core classes. Regent
Krutsch also reported that UW System is working with ACT to improve
communication with the K-12 schools on how their students perform in the
freshman year at UW campuses. In partnership with DPI, the UW System is
restoring the College Readiness Report to the K-12 schools on the academic
performance of their graduates who have enrolled on UW campuses. Referring to
Regent Barry's earlier comments regarding the need to publicize the
performance records of schools, she suggested that this report might also be
made more readily available to the public.
In discussion following Regent Krutsch's report, Regent Lubar observed
that Regent Benson could be proud of Wisconsin's performance on the ACT test;
Regent Benson noted that DPI is "pleased", and that it is important to
recognize that "we can be proud of our State's K-12 system." He added that
Wisconsin also ranks high among states using the SAT, which is less popular
since UW requires the ACT for admission.
Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Council Retreat
Senior Vice President Ward reported to the Education Committee that the
UW System's Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Council hosted a retreat
(funded by the Lilly Endowment) in August 1995 on college teaching and
learning for junior faculty members at four midwestern universities.
Participants included faculty from Michigan State University, Miami University
of Ohio, and Indiana University; 35 participants were from UW. The
participants were current and past Fellows in the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows
Program (sponsored by UTIC) and similar programs at the other institutions.
These programs give young faculty who demonstrate the potential to become
outstanding undergraduate teachers the chance to spend a year focusing on
their teaching early in their careers; this retreat offered them the
opportunity to meet with colleagues committed to improving undergraduate
teaching and learning, and to share ideas, experiences and concerns.
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Fall 1994-95 Drop Rates
Regent Krutsch observed that the annual report on Fall 1994-95 drop
rates had been distributed. This report, submitted annually to the Joint
Committee on Finance, is created in response to Regent Resolution 5045 and a
September 1988 directive from the Joint Committee on Finance. In July 1992,
when the board accepted that year's drop report for transmittal to the Joint
Committee on Finance and noted that drop rates were well below the threshold,
it approved System Administration's request that the annual report be
discontinued, contingent upon action by the Joint Committee on Finance to
discontinue the requirement. President Lyall communicated that request to the
Joint Committee by letter in August 1992 and again in July 1993. The request
was denied by the Chair of the Committee.
In the September 7, 1995 Education Committee discussion of this report,
Regent Smith noted that it had been requested for a particular purpose but may
now be unnecessary. In the interest of streamlining, he suggested that the
Board again try to have the requirement for this report rescinded. The
Education Committee had approved Resolution 7011 unanimously; Regent Krutsch
moved its adoption by the Board of Regents. Her motion was seconded by
Regents MacNeil and Randall, and it passed unanimously.
Annual Report on Fall 1994-95 Undergraduate Drop Rates
Resolution 7011: That, upon recommendation of the President of the
University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents:
1) accepts the annual report on 1994-95
undergraduate drop rates for submission to the
Joint Committee on Finance.
2) requests the Joint Committee on Finance to
discontinue its requirement that UW System
report annually to the committee on campuses
where undergraduate drop rates exceed five
percent; and
3) contingent upon action by the Joint Committee on
Finance to discontinue its requirement, rescinds
Regent Resolution 5045 requiring UW System
Administration to collect information on drop
rates at UW System institutions.
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Lateral Review of Teacher Education Programs
Regent Krutsch reported that the main item on the Education Committee
meeting agenda was a discussion of the teacher education program lateral
review process. In that discussion, she began with general comments about the
lateral review process, noting that it works best when it is part of a campus-
needs, high-stakes strategic planning process for the institution. She
highlighted some articles which had been distributed, and summarized some of
the current reform movements in teacher education. She then turned to the
resolution which had been drafted for discussion, noting that the resolution
includes six basic principles to undergird teacher education at all UW System
institutions, proposes the creation of a limited number of charter teacher
education programs animated by these principles (for which the Board would
seek a waiver from current state licensure requirements), and lists four basic
questions to be taken into consideration in the design of these programs.
Regent Krutsch stressed that this draft resolution recognizes that curricular
decisions are campus decisions that must be based on quality and cost-
effectiveness.
Regent Krutsch reported that Senior Vice President Ward had commented on
the Lateral Review of Teacher Education Programs in the UW System which began
three years ago and had four primary objectives:
* a review of program effectiveness and efficiency, with particular
attention to program duplication and the oversupply of teachers in
certain fields;
* creation of a plan to meet the state and regional needs for
teachers, with particular attention paid to those areas in which
there was a shortage of teachers;
* plans and encouragement for cooperative programming among UW
campuses and collaboration with teachers in practicum and field
experiences;
* an analysis and plan for the professional development and graduate
program needs of practicing teachers.
Senior Vice President Ward had observed that the last three years have
been a period of great change in the field of teacher education. Further, he
noted that the basic rules and regulations set by DPI (PI 3 and PI 4)
governing the state's teacher education programs have changed substantially
during the last two years, and there is a proposal for a complete revision in
those rules in the near future. In addition to the DPI rule revisions, a
provision in the state budget would create a new Department of Education which
would be the agency to replace DPI as the regulator of teacher education
programs. (A lawsuit challenging the creation of the new department is
currently underway; its resolution could take months or years.) He stressed
that it is important to keep in mind that all these changes must be factored
into any plans for UW teacher education programs, and that the first
obligation of these programs is to ensure that their graduates can earn a
license to teach in Wisconsin.
Senior Vice President Ward highlighted the accomplishments of the
lateral review process, which include: increased cooperation and communication
among UW teacher education programs and significant progress in establishing
cooperative programs which help avoid program duplication; progress in
achieving greater program efficiencies, administrative cost reductions,
program eliminations and reduction, and reduction in credits-to-degree, as
mandated by the board; and the development of plans to meet shortages of
teachers in early childhood education, exceptional education, special
education, and reading. When Senior Vice President Ward was asked about the
value of this process, he responded that, in his opinion, teacher education
programs are a complex set of programs which must respond to 77 different
certification areas under DPI guidelines. The teacher education programs on
UW campuses represent a collection of these certification programs, and
sorting out the program array is not an easy task. Furthermore, he asserted
that hiring outside consultants to help establish a vision for teacher
education (or for that matter any other program area) is not likely to work;
instead, consultants may help "fine tune" or critique a vision generated by
the institution. Finally, he suggested that program review efforts need to be
done over a much shorter time line, and that the lateral review process as a
means of looking at program arrays may need to be reexamined. It does not
focus on how an individual program fits within the total program array of a
campus, and the intra-campus relationship of one program to another requires
close analysis of the programmatic and enrollment effects of one program
change on another.
Regent Krutsch noted that Charles Read (soon to be the Dean of the UW-
Madison School of Education) also addressed the proposed resolution. She
reported that he expressed appreciation that it presents principles rather
than stipulations, noting that the number of teacher preparation programs at
UW-Madison renders it virtually impossible to draft detailed guidelines that
can be applied in a meaningful way to the full range of programs. He noted
that the principles listed in the draft resolution are appropriate to teacher
preparation at UW-Madison, and that these are the principles that have guided
UW-Madison teacher education since at least 1930. He also supported the
proposed charter programs and the intent to free teacher preparation from
prescriptive licensure requirements. Dr. Read also supports current efforts
by DPI to remove many of the current rules which increase the credit required
for a teacher education degree.
Regent Krutsch reported that a "spirited and wide-ranging" discussion
followed these presentations. In this discussion, Regent Randall requested
clarification of what is intended with the charter schools. Regent Benson
suggested that, in light of the draft resolution, the Committee needs more
time for discussion of the vision and how to get there; he also expressed
support for the charter concept, but said there is no need for Board action to
bring it about, since DPI standards currently allow for such exceptions and
"charter" programs are operating at UW-Parkside, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison.
Regent Benson asked that the Board not act on the draft resolution next month;
instead, he prefers that the Board return to an earlier draft of the
resolution on teacher education provided with the July 1995 agenda. Regent
Krutsch reported that she had expressed her opinion that the earlier version
was too proscriptive in citing specific changes to be made in the program
array. In contrast, this draft resolution establishes principles to guide
institutions, but leaves the decision-making at the local level.
In this discussion, Regent Smith concluded (and other Committee members
agreed) that the issues involved in the charter question need to be clarified
to respond to questions regarding what can be done under current provisions,
what future possibilities are through DPI, what legislative restrictions are,
and to determine what is and is not in the Board's domain. He also noted that
the draft resolution does not speak to the four primary objectives that Senior
Vice President Ward said were enunciated at the beginning of the lateral
review process three years ago.
In discussion following Regent Krutsch's report, Regent Barry observed
that the investment of three years in this lateral review process seemed long,
particularly since it did not result in providing tools for evaluating program
decisions within the campus. Regent Krutsch replied that she believed that
the way the lateral review was originally conceived is not very useful, and
expressed her dissatisfaction with the process. She then suggested that the
exercise had been useful as a means of learning what to avoid in the future.
Regent Barry asked whether the one-third reduction in Elementary Education
reflected a lack of jobs; Regent Krutsch explained that this, the most
significant reduction, was achieved as campuses raised standards and reduced
the number of entrants to their programs, and also reflected individual
student decisions. Regent Krutsch praised this kind of decision-making on
individual campuses, but noted that it could not have been a result of the
lateral review process. Regent Smith, agreeing with Regent Barry, observed
that it is frustrating that this three-year process "died under its own
weight," having become distracted from the four objectives it was directed to
address.
President Lyall observed that lateral reviews have served the UW System
well in the past, and added that Vice President Ward had suggested ways to
improve the process. Providing the example of the Allied Health Review (which
produced the beneficial regional Allied Health program referred to in her
report, above) and noting that it did not take three years to achieve, she
suggested that the lateral review process may merely need to be redesigned
rather than abandoned. She noted that one advantage in looking at similar
programs across the system is to uncover program duplication; another is to
get program directors and deans to sit down and work together to rationalize
the program opportunities available in the state.
Regent Orr stated that he has no sense of whether reductions in
programs and enrollments are real achievements or whether they only begin to
address necessary changes. Observing that a wide array of programs remain, he
questioned whether this variety reflects the market demand. If so, and if
students want and need them, the array is appropriate; however, he suggested
that if some programs are under-utilized, incentives should exist to eliminate
them. The resources saved could then be used to build centers of excellence
within institutions and assure a geographic spread of essential education
programs around the state. Regent Krutsch noted that his comments addressed
the "essential task" of the review, and that, regarding this popular major,
the state's needs must be addressed in balance with offering choice and
opportunities for students. Although opportunities in Wisconsin may be
limited, some students may still be interested pursuing their desired
profession despite current lack of jobs. She added that precisely
anticipating the professional opportunities for students is difficult, and the
question of offering incentives to reduce under-utilized programs in a way
that helps chancellors and provosts make difficult decisions about resource
allocation is another challenge faced by the Board.
Vice President Ward reinforced President Lyall's comments about the
value of the lateral review process, noting that major benefit from this
review was found in getting the programs together, starting the conversation
about an appropriate array of programs, and discovering opportunities to share
information and programs. He suggested that one challenge faced by this
particular review was posed by the size and scope of the Teacher Education
Program, which is the second largest program in the UW System and one of the
largest areas for employment in Wisconsin. Thus, this review should perhaps
be perceived and valued as the beginning of a process.
In regard to incentives, Vice President Ward noted that there are always
incentives and "powerful competitive forces" on campus when a program is not
carrying its weight. The pressure from other deans and chairs who compete for
the resources allotted to low-enrollment programs is not always evident, but
it does exist. Vice President Ward stated that a better incentive may be
provided by creating a mechanism or fund that allows campuses to develop
cooperative programs on a win-win basis. Noting that cooperative programs
often slight one campus that provides a lot of service and doesn't get much
credit, he suggested that this needs to be remedied to create a beneficial
situation for all involved campuses, which will provide the incentive for more
cooperation.
On this note, Regent Krutsch invited the Chancellors to comment.
Chancellor Kuipers (UW-La Crosse), speaking in regard to the strategic
planning exercise, observed that these are key issues. First, she noted the
UW System's desire to be on the cutting edge of teacher education, and praised
the Board for making this issue a priority. Second, she stated that
reorganization in these programs is already occurring on the UW campuses. She
offered the example of the partnership developed between the UW-La Crosse
faculty and the superintendents of the La Crosse area schools; in those
discussions, the specific needs of the area K-12 schools were discussed, and
means are being developed to help address those needs. Regent Krutsch noted
that Chancellor Kuipers' comments indicated the need for developing policy
that fits in with the strategic planning of the campuses, rather than
providing detailed mandates which might reduce quality and cost-effectiveness.
Chancellor Perkins stated that he is intrigued by the idea of
investigating the needs of a particular community rather than by the question
of examining programs common across the UW System. He expressed concern about
development needs of existing teachers and their inability to travel to other
parts of the state; this problem is compounded since the needs of one region
may differ significantly from the needs of another. As an example, he cited
one of the needs of the Green Bay region's schools as the need to "fast-track"
Hmong teachers.
Regent Hempel observed that anecdotal evidence of the oversupply of
teachers exists, and asked whether there is any data indicating the placement
rates of teachers verses other majors within the system, or if there is any
evidence of real supply and demand for this field. Regent Krutsch stated that
UW-Madison had reported that over 90% of its teacher education graduates were
employed following graduation; Regent Dreyfus added that a teacher education
graduate is also employable in other fields. He continued by noting that
defining the "market" is a problem. While it can be defined according to job
availability, he believes that it is also defined by student interests, and
that the University is more obligated to respond to student demand. In his
experience, students tend to pursue what they want to pursue, regardless of
current job availability. He also added that current market needs may change
rapidly--given the tendency of teachers to retire earlier and the time
required to earn a degree, he predicted a teacher shortage by the year 2005.
Regent Barry did not believe that course offerings should be driven
entirely by student demands. He noted that the Technical College System, in
an era of reduced aid and small resources, must respond to emerging
occupations and changes in the job market; he questioned whether allocating
resources without regard to the market might result in missing opportunities
for other emerging occupations. Regent Dreyfus noted that the fundamental
question is whether "the market" is the student or the jobs; Regent Barry
suggested that both needs must be addressed, and cautioned against providing
so many choices in one area that the reduction in resources limits choices in
another where the market may be emerging. Regent Gelatt added that it is
important to take into consideration the fact that the taxpayers absorb
approximately two-thirds of the costs of instruction in the UW. It is less
clear for public than for private institutions that student choice should
dominate. Regent Krutsch noted that these concerns should converge, and that
students are usually interested in pursuing an education which leads to
employment. She suggested that one of the roles of the UW System is to serve
its customers--both students and the state--which requires balance. Conceding
that predicting the availability of jobs is difficult and that past
predictions have been inaccurate, she suggested that the UW System should be
wary of completely tailoring programs based on such projections.
Regent Benson noted his appreciation for this discussion, remarking on
its importance as part of the mission of this System and his belief that the
System is producing the best teachers it has ever produced. He distributed
copies of the report from a DPI task force appointed to study teacher
education. He suggested that its results-oriented recommendations can be
achieved through a partnership between DPI, the UW System, and other parties
interested and involved in education; these recommendations could not only
improve a teacher education system which is already good, but could also offer
a model for the whole country.
At the conclusion of this discussion, Regent Smith again stressed the
importance of ensuring that when a great deal of time, effort and resources
are invested in a project such as this lateral review, it is necessary to
ensure that the process doesn't wander from its goals. Regent Lubar agreed,
noting that in this case, the Education Committee can address specific reforms
of the process. He observed that while System Administration and the campuses
seem to be committed to the lateral review process, it can benefit from
refinement.
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Closed Session
Regent Krutsch concluded her report by noting that the Committee
adjourned to closed session to consider personnel matters, and adjourned at
4:50 p.m.
REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair, reported that Resolutions 7012-7016 were adopted
unanimously; and he moved their approval by the full Board as consent agenda
items. Regent Barry seconded the motion, and the Resolutions passed
unanimously.
Authority to Construct Bridgman Residence Hall Windows/Doors Replacement
Project, UW-Eau Claire
Resolution 7012: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Eau Claire
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Bridgman Residence Hall Windows and Doors Replacement
project, at a total cost of $194,500 using Program
Revenue - Cash (Housing).
Authority to Construct Lowell Hall Guest Rooms/Bathrooms Renovation
Project, UW-Extension
Resolution 7013: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Extension
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct
the Lowell Hall Guest Rooms/Bathrooms Renovation -
Phase 3 project at an estimated total project cost of
$350,000 of Program Revenue - Cash.
Authority to Construct Domestic Water Backflow Prevention project, UW-
Madison
Resolution 7014: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct a
Domestic Water Backflow Prevention project at an
estimated cost of $249,000, using All-Agency Health
and Safety Funds.
Approval of 1995 Campus Development Plan, UW-Platteville
Resolution 7015: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Platteville
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, the 1995 Campus Development Plan,
reflecting changes to the 1978 Campus Development Plan
and documenting physical facilities and campus
boundaries, be approved.
Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct the Armory/Red
Gym Renovation project, UW-Madison
Resolution 7016: 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 the Armory (Red Gym)
Renovation project, at an estimated total project cost
of $11,000,000 ($5,500,000 General Fund Supported
Borrowing and $5,500,000 Gift Funds), contingent upon
Regent approval regarding the proposed use of
approximately $1.25 million in trust funds for this
purpose.
Regent Dreyfus added that Resolution 7015, which requests approval of
the 1995 Campus Development Plan for UW-Platteville was presented to the
Committee by Chancellor Robert Culbertson, who noted that a major difference
between this plan and the one approved in 1978 is that it is based on a stable
enrollment planning level of 4,630 FTE students (4,990 Headcount), and not on
significant projected growth of the campus's current 335 acres. The last
modification to the campus boundary was made in 1994; no future revisions are
contemplated. The university also holds two non-contiguous parcels: the 400-
acre Pioneer Prairie Farm and the 90-acre University mound, marked with its
well-known, white-painted "M". Chancellor Culbertson had also stated the
campus went through an extensive review and evaluation of the quality and use
of all existing building space in developing its Space Management Plan. He
reported to the committee that the plan responds to current program needs,
which are significantly different following the extensive academic and
administrative structure reorganization plan developed during the 1993-94
academic year; also, most campus space needs will be met by renovation of
existing space, although minimal new space may have to be considered.
Regent Dreyfus also noted that information on Resolution 7016, which
requests approval of the Design Report and authority to construct the Armory
(Red Gym) Renovation project at UW-Madison, was presented by the consultant
architect, Arthur C. Chadek, who showed a brief video which described the
project in detail. The Committee then approved this request, contingent on
the Business and Finance Committee approving use of trust funds for the
project. The use of the Edna Phelps Straight Trust for the Red Gym/Armory
Progect was approved by the Business and Finance Committee, as item I.2.e.(1)
under Trust Fund Action; it authorizes the use of $1.25 million from a Trust
account toward the gifts portion of the project.
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Approval to Name Two Rooms in Baker Hall, UW-Whitewater
Regent Dreyfus moved the adoption of Resolution 7017, which was seconded
by Regent Randall, and passed unanimously.
Resolution 7017: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Whitewater
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, approval be granted to name Rooms
203/204 in Baker Hall the "Flanagan Commons Room."
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Approval to Rename the Experimental Theatre in the Center of the Arts
Facility, UW-Whitewater
Regent Dreyfus moved the adoption of Resolution 7018, which was seconded
by Regent Budzinski, and was passed unanimously.
Resolution 7018: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Whitewater
Chancellor and the President of the University of
Wisconsin System, authority be granted to rename the
Experimental Theatre in the Center of the Arts
facility the "Hicklin Studio Theatre."
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Report of the Vice President for Physical Planning and Development
Deferred Maintenance Backlog
Paul Brown, Vice President for Physical Planning and Development, had
provided the committee with the quarterly status report on reduction of the UW
System Deferred Maintenance Backlog. The report shows that through July 1995
approximately $135 million has been applied toward the deferred maintenance
backlog, leaving a current balance of $229 million. The 10-year schedule at
$36 million per year would anticipate expenditures totaling $144 million at
this date. In terms of total expenditures, the deferred maintenance backlog
is nearly on schedule: furthermore, the Report indicates that, while utilities
and health and safety projects are aread of schedule, facilities repair and
renovation lag behind.
In discussion, Regent Lubar asked where the deferred maintenance needs
are; Regent Dreyfus noted that they exist throughout the system, often as a
result of decisions made by Chancellors (between 1967 and 1974) to defer
regular maintenance in order to proceed with the construction of new buildings
whose construction costs were increasing rapidly due to inflation. Regent
Lubar then inquired whether the staff reductions that have been made necessary
by the biennial budget reductions will affect the gains made on this backlog.
Vice President Brown responded that those reductions were taken on the
administrative level, and that the deferred maintenance backlog is addressed
by the physical plant staff on each campus. The overview of maintenance
needs, which was formerly performed by UWSA staff, will be done by the
campuses in the future. Aside from this change, the deferred maintenance
backlog plan will go forward as planned.
At 11:00 a.m., Regent Randall moved the adoption of Resolution 7020,
which was seconded by Regent Dreyfus and was adopted on a unanimous roll call
vote, with Regents Benson, Brown, Budzinski, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Hempel, James,
Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Randall, Smith and Steil (14) voting in the
affirmative. There were no dissenting votes and no abstentions.
Resolution 7020: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session,
to consider salary adjustments above the Group 6
Maximum, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats.;
to consider appointments to the Board of Visitors, UW
Centers 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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At 11:35 a.m, the Board of Regents arose from closed session and
announced the adoption of Resolutions 7021 and 7022.
UW-Centers: Appointments to the Board of Visitors
Resolution 7021: That, upon the recommendation of the Chancellor of the
University of Wisconsin Centers and the President of
the University of Wisconsin System, the following
appointments be made to the UW Centers Board of
Visitors:
D. Joe Freeman, M.D., of Wausau, for a term
ending in 1997
(new appointment representing the UW
Center-Marathon County)
Mary A. Boehnlein, of New Berlin, for a term
ending in 1998
(reappointment, representing the UW
Center-Waukesha)
Terrance O. Leigh, of Marinette, for a term
ending in 1998
(reappointment, representing the UW Center
Marinette County)
Salary Adjustments Above the Maximum of Group 6 of the Executive Pay
Plan
Resolution 7022: That 1995-96 salary adjustments 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, be
approved.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Judith A. Temby, Secretary
September 27, 1995
INTRODUCTION
Regent Grebe began the meeting by reminding those attending that the
previous Board planning session had centered on identifying several key issues
for possible study during the coming year. He noted that he, Regent Lubar and
President Lyall are working to finalize the list of issues to be circulated
prior to the October 5, 1995 meeting. Working groups for each topic will be
appointed.
At the August meeting, an interest was expressed in performing different
kinds of "environmental scans" as a starting place to become better acquainted
with trends in higher education. In order to begin that process, several
outside speakers have been invited to share their knowledge about trends in
higher education to help the planning study members to reflect in an objective
way on the environment facing higher education, and to project trends which
might affect the future of the UW System.
Regent Grebe called on President Lyall to introduce the first of those
speakers. She introduced Dr. Roger Benjamin, a former provost and professor
at the University of Minnesota, and the current director of the Institute on
Education and Training at RAND. He has recently completed a study for
California of the effects of its state expenditure trends on future funding
for higher education, and has a particular research interest in the structural
changes facing higher education and higher education's relationship to private
industry. President Lyall reported that Dr. Benjamin would examine some of
the trends in the nation and in California, and compare them to his initial
observations about Wisconsin; his presentation would be followed by further
reflections on the Wisconsin environment and trends offered by State Budget
Director Richard Chandler and Todd Berry, President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers
Alliance; after their comments, there would be more general discussion.
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Presentation by Roger Benjamin of RAND: "The Implications of State
Fiscal Futures for Higher Education: the Case for Redesign"
Dr. Benjamin's discussion focussed on four general divisions. First, he
described concerns for the health of America's higher education sector. Next,
he highlighted fundamental problems higher education faces: a changed
environment, as tracked by national fiscal trends, the particular case of
California, and his tentative observations about Wisconsin. Third, since the
national trends point toward institutional redesign, he noted that resource
allocation could be a key factor to address the problem; however, he observed
that is often done poorly. Finally, he suggested issues requiring research
and the need to ask the right questions.
1. In looking at the higher education sector in America, he observed
that 1989 data reveal there were 3,500 colleges and universities, 13.5 million
students, and 1.4 million professional staff; 1995 data show that there are
now more than 14 million students, which means that 5.9% of the U.S.
population is engaged in higher education and that higher education is an
important part of the U.S. economy. Tuition and fees are increasing rapidly;
in the 1980's, they increased at rates higher than health care. Concerns
about higher education are not only financial. Other issues include quality
(ensuring that students achieve competence in particular areas); access,
including participation, retention and graduation rates; and the ability of
higher education to contribute to economic growth and competitiveness.
Overall demand for higher education has moved from rapid (in the 1960's)
to currently slow growth
