Board of Regents
May 1996 Minutes - University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Madison, Wisconsin
Held in Room 1820 Van Hise Hall
Friday, May 10, 1996
8:30 a.m.
Approval of Minutes.........................................................
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD........................................
Welcome: Regent Bradley DeBraska...........................................
Report of the Regent Member of the Educational Communications Board.........
Report of the Regent Members of the Higher Educational Aids Board...........
Report on Legislative matters...............................................
UW Hospitals and Clinics - Changes to the Affiliation Agreement.............
Approval of changes to the Affiliation Agreement, UW Hospitals and Clinics.........
Resolution of Appreciation: Regent C. Daniel Gelatt........................
Additional Items: Board of Regents Study of the UW System in the 21st Century
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM.......................................
Presentation: UW-Madison and the National Center for Improving Science Education
Departures and Arrivals.....................................................
Good News Items.............................................................
UW-Parkside: School of Business Receives AACSB Accreditation..............
1996-97 Pre-College Program Directory.....................................
UW-River Falls: $400,000 Bequest.........................................
UW-Superior: Model United Nations Conference..............................
1996 Guggenheim Fellows...................................................
NCAA Championships........................................................
REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE...................
Consent Agenda Items........................................................
UW-Madison: Approval of Design Report and Authority to construct the Robert M. Bock Laboratory Renovation Project.................................................................
Approval of Budget Increase and Authority to construct Materials Science and Engineering Building Remodeling and Addition Project....................................................
Report of the Vice President for Physical Planning and Development.........
Quarterly Status Report on Reduction of the UW System Deferred Maintenance Backlog (January - March 1996)............................................................
Annual Informational Report on Facilty-Related 1996 Budgets of Cities and Counties on Behalf of the UW Centers.................................................
Annual Report: UW-Madison University Research Park......................
UW-Madison Campus Master Plan..............................................
Resolution of Appreciation.................................................
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE...............................
Consent Agenda Items.......................................................
Contract Agreement with Space Technology and Computer Services, Inc...............
Contractual Agreement with Bard Urological Division C.R. Bard, Inc................
Trademark Licensing Agreements at Comprehensive Institutions......................
Bequest of Robert J. Kispert......................................................
Additional Response to Consultant's Report on Mainframe Computer Services at UW-Madison
Request for approval of Bylaws Revision for UW-Madison Student Radio..............
1996-97 Annual Budget Review...............................................
Review of Bienniel Budget Reductions.......................................
Report on Continuous Quality Improvements and Business Process Redesign....
System Administration Reorganization: Vice President for Budget and Finance Position Description................................................................
Gifts, Grants and Contracts................................................
Expressions of Appreciation................................................
Audit Subcommittee.........................................................
Third Quarter Internal Audit Report......................................
1996-97 Internal Audit Schedule..........................................
Closed Session...........................................................
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE..........................................
Consent Agenda Items.......................................................
UW-River Falls: Academic Reorganization...........................................
Authorization to recruit: Director, Information and Media Technologies, UW-Milwaukee, (at a salary that may exceed the Executive Salary Group Six maximum)................................
Appointment of Dahlgren Professors, UW-Stout......................................
Appointment of Hormel Professors..................................................
Appointment of the John P. Morgridge Chair of Computer Sciences, UW-Madison.......
Appointment of the Grainger Professor of Superconductivity, UW-Madison............
Appointment of the Pickard-Bascom Professor French, UW-Madison....................
Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs...................
William F. Vilas Trust Estate Offer......................................
Improving Ties Between the K-12 and UW Systems...........................
Presentation: UW-Madison Strategic Planning (Chancellor Ward)..............
Report: UW System and UW Institutions’ Admissions Policies................
UW-Madison: Restructuring the Pharm. D., School of Pharmacy...............
New Program Authorization: First Review of the proposed UW-Platteville B.S., Engineering Physics....................................................................
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS.....................................................
Amendments to Chapter UWS 18, Wisconsin Administrative Code.......................
ADDITIONAL OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS..........................................
Governor’s Certificate of Commendation: Regent C. Daniel Gelatt...........
Farewell Comments by David Stacy, United Council of UW Students............
CLOSED SESSION.............................................................
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Madison, Wisconsin
Held in Room 1820 Van Hise Hall
Friday, May 10, 1996
8:30 a.m.
- President Grebe presiding -
PRESENT: Regents Barry, Brown, DeBraska, DeSimone, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, Hempel, James, Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Orr, Randall, Smith, and Steil
ABSENT: Regent Benson
Upon motion by Regent Smith, seconded by Regent MacNeil, minutes of the meetings of the Board of Regents held on April 11 and 12, 1996, were unanimously approved as distributed.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Welcome: Regent Bradley DeBraska
Regent Grebe noted the presence of Regent DeBraska, who had been appointed by Governor Thompson to succeed Regent Budzinski and who had joined the Board for the first time at the meeting regarding the Board’s Study of the UW System in the 21st Century on May 9, 1996. Regent DeBraska expressed his hope that he would contribute to the system of public education in Wisconsin.
Report of the Regent Member of the Educational Communications Board
Regent Grebe observed that a written report of had been provided by the Regent member of the Educational Communications Board; there were no comments or questions concerning it.
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Report of the Regent Members of the Higher Educational Aids Board
A written report from the Regent members of the Higher Educational Aids Board had also been submitted. Regent Gelatt asked whether HEAB will still exist, since it was to have been absorbed into the Governor’s proposed Department of Education, the establishment of which has been postponed. President Lyall stated that legislation has not yet been passed to resolve this issue.
Vice Presiden Olien submitted a written report on Legislative matters; there were no questions or comments concerning his report.
UW Hospitals and Clinics - Changes to the Affiliation Agreement
Regent Grebe called on Regent Orr to report on the status of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He stated that the Joint Committee on Finance considered the documents which had been negotiated for the Hospital Authority; there were four “technical amendments” to these documents upon which the Committee conditioned its approval providing that the Authority Board and the Board of Regents ratify the proposed changes. Regent Orr reported that the Authority Board had considered and ratified them, and recommended them to the Board of Regents. He then moved the adoption of Resolution 7199. It was seconded by Regent James, and passed unanimously.
Approval of changes to the Affiliation Agreement, UW Hospitals and Clinics
Resolution 7199: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the four changes requested by the Joint Committee on Finance (contained in the attached Committee Motion #2020), to the Affiliation Agreement between the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority and the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, be approved.
Resolution of Appreciation: Regent C. Daniel Gelatt
Noting that Regent Gelatt would not be able to attend the June meeting and that this would therefore be his final meeting of the Board, Regent Grebe invited Regent Krutsch to read and move the adoption of Resolution 7200. Seconded by Regent Randall, the resolution was unanimously adopted with a show of applause.
Resolution 7200: Whereas, C. Daniel Gelatt is retiring from the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System after completing a seven-year term of distinguished service; and
Whereas, He brought to the Board a family tradition of leadership in public higher education -- his father, Charles D. Gelatt, having served for many years as a Regent of the University of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, as Chair of the Board's Business and Finance Committee for six years, Regent Gelatt provided leadership which has been instrumental in the vital areas of tuition and budget policy for the UW System; and
Whereas, he co-chaired a high level public/private sector task force which addressed supply and expense needs and resulted in the initiation of highly successful Continuous Quality Improvement efforts throughout the UW System; and
Whereas, as a Regent member of the Governor's Compensation Commission and the Accountability Task Force, he provided key leadership in stating the need for increased management flexibility for the UW System and developing an accountability system which has become a national model for higher education; and
Whereas, Regent Gelatt chaired the Working Group on Future Funding and Revenue Structures -- one of the principal issue areas of the Board of Regents' Study of the UW System in the 21st Century; and
Whereas, during his tenure on the Board, he also made important contributions to the work of the Board's Executive Committee and Special Regent Committees, as well as the Higher Educational Aids Board and the Education Communications Board, on which he served as Regent representative; and
Whereas, throughout his years on the Board, the conduct of Regent business has been enriched by Regent Gelatt's keen intellect, his thorough knowledge and understanding of issues, his generosity in giving of his time to share his knowledge and contribute to the education of other Regents, and his unwavering commitment to the UW System as one of Wisconsin's most valuable assets;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System hereby highly commends Daniel Gelatt for the extraordinary service he has rendered to the UW System and the people of Wisconsin; and
Be it further resolved that, with deep gratitude to a valued colleague for the exceptional contributions he has made, the Board of Regents grants to Daniel Gelatt, upon his retirement from the Board, the status and title of Regent Emeritus.
Regent Gelatt stated that his work for the Board “has been a labor of love” that provided him with an excellent opportunity to learn public policy, law, management and debating skills from some of the most accomplished people in Wisconsin. He cited the “high points” of his seven years, including the S&E Task Force discussions that lead to System-wide CQI initiatives, his work with the Compensation Commission and its unanimous support for increased UW System flexibility at a meeting in Stevens Point, the “sea of red” at the Rose Bowl, and the meeting at which faculty salaries were raised to the level of UW System’s peers. The big issues seven years ago were faculty salaries, enrollment management, backlogs for lower division courses, the UW-Madison athletic department’s financial problems, and the appropriate response to hate speech on campus. Regent Gelatt said he believed these problems were addressed by the Regents, but suggested problems faced by the Board today “seem more intractable”: the reallocation of the state budget, demographic pressure to increase enrollment, and a national re-examination of the appropriate response to the continued under-participation of certain segments of our society. He wished the Board success with these. Concluding his remarks, Regent Gelatt thanked the Board Presidents with whom he had served, noting that the position demands balancing the responsibilities of one’s regular employment with the additional duties to the Board and System; Secretary Jude Temby, whose assistance and advice he praised; Vice President Ray Marnocha, who knew the important financial issues and had the necessary information and analysis; and President Lyall, whose leadership “is defining the Wisconsin Idea for the 21st Century.”
Additional Items: Board of Regents Study of the UW System in the 21st Century
Regent Grebe noted that, over the past month, he had formally thanked many of the participants in the Board’s Study of the UW System in the 21st Century; he took a moment to express his gratitude to his colleagues on the board, praising their efforts and thanking Regents Orr, Lubar, Gelatt, Hempel and Dreyfus for having chaired the study’s working groups.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM
Presentation: UW-Madison and the National Center for Improving Science Education
President Lyall began her report by introducing Professor Denice Denton, who, with her co-chair Professor Andrew Porter and with the support of the National Science Foundation, has established the National Institute for Science Education based at UW-Madison; the institute is intended to be a catalyst for national science and math education reform at all grade levels. Dr. Denton explained that the National Institute for Science Education (NISE) is a shared effort between UW-Madison and the National Center for Improving Science Education. Funded by the National Science Foundation in a cooperative agreement which grew from a highly competitive grant proposal, this program was the only one which was nationally funded, which Dr. Denton attributed to UW-Madison’s record with other programs designed to enhance education as well as to the partnership between participating departments. Leadership is provided by herself (of the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Chemistry Departments) and Andrew Porter, of the Educational Psychology Department; UW-Madison participants include members of the Science, Math and Engineering Departments, the School of Education and the Administration.
NISE goals are consistent with the National Science Foundation education goals to educate lifelong learners; ensure access by making sure that all students have the opportunity to learn; encourage a nationwide collaboration of Science, Math, Engineering and Technology teachers, education researchers and practitioners; develop a “seamless web” of integrated experiences in these subjects; enhance the knowledge base, facilitate sharing of information, conduct policy analysis, work collaboratively with the NSF Education and Human Resources directorate, and provide demonstration sites for systemic reform in action. NISE’s particular goals are to achieve parity between education researchers and those in the targeted fields; collaborate with K-12 teachers, business and industry; bring in visiting Fellows; provide national leadership by forming alliances with key organizations; use demonstration sites; and form network alliances. She added that a brochure had been provided to the Regents regarding details of the program, and highlighted the work of teams working in three major areas: national policy issues as they relate to systemic reform, effectiveness and efficiency programs (such as professional development), and programs to disseminate the information gathered. The Institute is composed of a National Advisory Board and management teams with members from business and education. Among the highlights of work accomplished to date, Dr. Denton cited the development of a national network of people interested in professional development for K-12 teachers. A team addressing the use of mass media to communicate with large audiences has displayed a variety of science-related question at sporting events; a “homepage” has also been developed for the World Wide Web (http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/). Dr. Denton concluded her remarks by briefly showing the “Why Files” home page, which is aimed at addressing fast-breaking issues in science, and invited the members of the board to take advantage of the demonstration area set up nearby.
Following the presentation, Regent Dreyfus asked whether the allocation of satellite driven radio signals would lower online expenses; Dr. Denton replied that access issues such as this were part of the ongoing policy studies of NISE. Regarding professional development, Regent Krutsch inquired about the content level provided by NISE in-services, having noted that “generic” in-services may not adequately meet teachers’ needs; Dr. Denton agreed, adding that the professional development team is quite sensitive to the issue of content-based professional development, as is the NSF -- the goal is to identify exemplars of content-based professional development, study their success and promote their methods to others. Chancellor Kuipers asked if the connection with the Education Research Center is coordinating its findings with teacher preparation programs; she was told that a major component of NISE’s mission is teacher preparation.
President Lyall expressed her appreciation for the contributions of Regent Gelatt, observing that “no one had mastered the UW System's budget better or given wiser advice on many matters” than he; he was the first person to urge the system to adopt Continuous Quality Improvement techniques to help focus on improving services to our students; and he emphasized the need for not only making investments in computing and instructional technology, but also coordinating those investments to produce a coherent system. She complimented his mastery of bienniel budget accounting, and thanked him for extending the Gelatt family tradition of public service.
President Lyall also noted David Stacy’s retirement as President of United Council. To his credit, she observed that United Council's representation of student interests has become professional, thoughtful, and constructive. Expressing appreciation for United Council’s work in the State Legislature and in Washington on behalf of students, she added that he and his staff have worked well with System Administration. She concluded by welcoming Tim Caspar, who will be assuming the presidency, and stated that she is looking forward to working with him.
President Lyall also welcomed Regent DeBraska on behalf of the System.
UW-Parkside: School of Business Receives AACSB Accreditation
President Lyall offered congratulations to Chancellor Smith, Dean Brown and their collaborators for UW-Parkside's School of Business having received AACSB accreditation by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. Only one in four business schools in the nation is accredited by the AACSB; UW-Parkside is the only school of business in Kenosha, Racine, or Lake counties with AACSB accreditation.
1996-97 Pre-College Program Directory
Pointing to the 1996-97 Pre-College Program Directory which had been distributed to the Board, President Lyall reminded them that the Education Committee had, in its review of the annual report to the Legislature on diversity programs, noted that precollege programs have a proven track record in helping students to prepare for and enter the UW System. The directory lists more than 300 precollege programs available across the state. These programs range in subject, from foreign language study, math and science projects, and career exploration workshops in nursing, aerospace, and astronomy, to archeological digs, arts and music camps and athletics programs. (Scholarships are available to help students attend these programs.) Partners include the Department of Public Instruction, the Wisconsin Technical colleges, a number of private colleges, and all UW institutions (including UW Centers and UW-Extension). Serving more than 7,000 K-12 students, these programs help them aspire to higher education and prepare for successful college careers -- The results of precollege program monitoring show that, among students of color, 92% of those who have precollege experience graduate from high school (compared to about 84% of all students of color); nearly half of those who graduate go on to some form of higher education.
UW-River Falls: $400,000 Bequest
UW-River Falls recently received the largest bequest ever -- William and Audrey Rothermel trusts have left over $400,000 for the establishment of a professorship in Agronomy. Dr. Steven Carlson, Professor of Agronomy in the Department of Plant and Earth Science, at UW-River Falls will be the first holder of the professorship.
UW-Superior: Model United Nations Conference
UW-Superior has been selected as the permanent location for the Arrowhead Model UN Conference, in which more than 200 students from the Midwest and Canada participate. These students will meet annually at Superior to improve their skills in analyzing world issues and negotiating compromise.
President Lyall offered her congratulations to UW-Madison Professor Ullrich Langer (French Department) and Florencia Mallon (History Department) for being named 1996 Guggenheim Fellows in recognition of "unusually distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment." Professors Langer and Mallon are two of only 158 Guggenheim Fellows selected nationally.
This past academic year has been a banner year for NCAA championships:
- Two coaches from UW-Oshkosh, Kathi Bennett (Basketball) and Deb Vercauteren (Women’s Cross Country) were named women's coach of the year in NCAA division III sports.
- UW-River Falls received WWIAC Coach of the Year awards in 6 areas (gymnastics, volleyball, swimming, football, hockey and soccer).
- Three individuals won national wrestling championships: Jeff O'Gara and Brandon Penzkover (UW-La Crosse) and Jeff Walter (UW-Madison).
- Three individuals won NCAA Division III national indoor track championships: Terry Ander (UW-Stout, 400 meter relay), Mike Schnur (UW-La Crosse, pole vault), and Jason Slaikeu (UW-Eau Claire, high jump).
- Three UW teams won NCAA Division III championships: The UW-Oshkosh women's basketball and women’s indoor track teams, and the UW-La Crosse football team. The UW-Madison men's soccer team won the NCAA championship.
President Lyall concluded her report by adding that she had been told that, for the past eight years, no other conference has won as many NCAA Division III championships as the Wisconsin State University Conference.
REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Dreyfus, Chair, began his report by introducing and moving Resolutions 7201 - 7202 as Consent Agenda items. Regent DeSimone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
UW-Madison: Approval of Design Report and Authority to construct the Robert M. Bock Laboratory Renovation Project
Resolution 7201: 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 Robert M. Bock Laboratory Renovation project, at a total estimated cost of $7,920,000 ($6,047,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing-WISTAR Funds and $1,873,000 Gift/Grant Funds).
Approval of Budget Increase and Authority to construct Materials Science and Engineering Building Remodeling and Addition Project
Resolution 7202: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, a $142,000 budget increase, from $4,600,000 to $4,742,000, be approved and authority granted to construct the Materials Science and Engineering Building Remodeling and Addition project ($2,300,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing-WISTAR, $2,395,000 Gifts and Grants, and $47,000 All-Agency Health and Safety Funds).
Report of the Vice President for Physical Planning and Development
Quarterly Status Report on Reduction of the UW System Deferred Maintenance Backlog (January - March 1996)
Summarizing Vice President Brown’s report, Regent Dreyfus stated that, of the initial approximately $360 million dollars in deferred maintenance projects that been identified in 1991, more than $173 million had been completed; based on a 10-year schedule at $36 million a year, $171 million were to have been completed -- thus, the projects are ahead of schedule. Regent Dreyfus urged his successor to continue to keep this project in line while also seeing that current maintenance needs are met.
Annual Informational Report on Facility-Related 1996 Budgets of Cities and Counties on Behalf of the UW Centers
Reminding the Board that the physical facilities for the UW Centers are provided by the communities in which they’re located, Regent Drefus reported those facilities now number 85 buildings (an excess of a million square feet) and are valued at approximately $144 million. He noted that the UW System has a “very valuable partnership” with these communities, and that the committe has asked Chancellor Grugel to draft a letter of appreciation from the Board to the many local officials involved. He suggested that this aspect of the UW Centers’ partnership with local communities be recalled when the threat of budget cuts leads to suggestions to close centers, since they are a major investment for local communities.
Annual Report: UW-Madison University Research Park
For the benefit of the new members, Regent Dreyfus provided an overview of the UW-Madison University Research Park, established to enhance the transfer of research to commercial applications. About a quarter of a billion dollars a year in research is performed at the Research Park, and it is one aspect that contributes to UW-Madison’s status as one of the top research universities in this country and in the world. The park consists of 250 acres of land; at this time, about 100 acres are being used for the 20 buildings (700 thousand square feet), 63 companies with 1500 employees. Property taxes contribute about $1.1 million to the City of Madison. Regent Dreyfus reported that a new, bio-medical pharmaceutical company had presented the Committee with information regarding its new strategies for treating cancer.
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Regent Dreyfus noted that the Master Plan of the UW-Madison campus had been provided to the Committee for informational purposes prior to its presentation to the Board in Fall 1996; the information is being provided at this time so that it can be included in the 97-99 Biennial Budget. He observed the difficulties faced by the consultants, who have to determine how much of the remaining campus space should be used for buildings or maintained as “green space”; they must also consider transportation issues to address the unique problem of facilitating the movement of 55,000 people within a small area. Regent Dreyfus added that this plan will help the University move forward in the next 50 years.
At this point, Regent Barry added that the Committee had adopted a Resolution of Appreciation commending Regent Dreyfus.
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Regent Gelatt, Chair, introduced Resolutions 7203 - 7208, which had been adopted by the Business and Finance Committee, and moved their adoption as Consent Agenda Items. Regent Hempel seconded his motion, and the resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Contract Agreement with Space Technology and Computer Services, Inc.
Resolution 7203: 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 Space Technology and Computer Services, Inc. entitled "Upgrade to the INM McIDAS" which will provide $427,159 in support for the research.
Contractual Agreement with Bard Urological Division C.R. Bard, Inc.
Resolution 7204: 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 Bard Urological Division, C.R. Bard, Inc. entitled "Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study of a Hydrogel-Silver-Coated Urethral Catheter for Prevention of Nosocomial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection."
Trademark Licensing Agreements at Comprehensive Institutions
Resolution 7205: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellors of UW-Eau Claire, UW‑La Crosse, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, and UW-Whitewater, the Board of Regents accepts the Trademark Licensing Agreements with Licensing Resource Group, Inc. (LRG).
Resolution 7206: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the bequest of the late Robert J. Kispert, of Chicago, Illinois, be accepted; and that the Trust Officer or Assistant Trust Officers be authorized to sign receipts and do all things necessary to effect the transfer for the benefit of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
(The Will states:
ARTICLE V: I give and bequeath to the following charitable organizations which qualify for the exemption from taxation as a charitable organization, the amount indicated:
(g) To the Library, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Green Bay, Wisconsin, $50,000, to establish an expendable fund, to provide for the purchase of books in the language arts. The source of the bequest shall be identified, but the fund shall carry no name of the donor.)
Additional Response to Consultant's Report on Mainframe Computer Services at UW-Madison
Resolution 7207: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Board of Regents authorizes the transmittal of President Lyall's letter regarding mainframe computing services to the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance.
Request for approval of Bylaws Revision for UW-Madison Student Radio
Resolution 7208: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, the Board of Regents approves the revised Bylaws and General Guidelines of UW-Madison Student Radio (as amended on February 9, 1996).
Regent Gelatt reported that Vice President Marnocha had noted that the Board had approved the 1996-97 Annual Budget Allocation Decision Rules that govern how funding will be allocated and how budget reductions will occur. At the June meeting, the Board will act on the annual budget and will be asked to approve the tuition level, the segregated fees and other auxiliary rate increases, the projected program revenues and federal funding, and the report on how the System is absorbing the second year budget reductions which include some minor adjustments in the levels of cuts by appropriation. The estimated tuition increase should be near the same level as last year (5.5% for UW-Madison and 6.5% with the 1% instructional technology fee for all others). System plans to continue the policy of increasing the nonresidents’ and graduate students’ tuition at a slightly higher rate to help hold down the rate of increase for resident undergraduates. It is being considered whether UW-Centers should begin a differential tuition increase which would permit them to move from the current 82% of the tuition level at the Comprehensive institutions to 87% by the year 2000-2001. This would mean UW-Centers’ tuition would add an additional 1.5% increase annually above the final rate, or about another $12-13 per semester next year. Currently, UW-Centers’ tuition is less than the tuition level at the Wisconsin Technical College System campuses.
Review of Bienniel Budget Reductions
Regent Gelatt reported that Associate Vice President Sell had reviewed the biennial budget reductions. She noted that the second year cut is an additional $14.4 million beyond the 1995-96 reduction of $18.7 million, for an ongoing annual cut of $33.1 million. These amounts are net of the $5.1 million annual tuition revenue increase authorized by the Legislature. A detailed report of second year reductions by institution will be provided at the June meeting.
Report on Continuous Quality Improvements and Business Process Redesign
Senior Vice President Sanders reported to the committee on CQI efforts in UW-System; he noted in February 1991, the Board of Regents had adopted the Supply and Expense Task Force Report, recommending that institutions implement Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methods. In the past year, all System Administration staff have been given an opportunity for training on CQI and its latest emendation, Business Process Redesign (BPR). Examples of these initiatives include a project team which has presented recommendations for improving administrative support and building services functions at both Regent Street and Van Hise locations, and a collaborative effort between the UW System Office of Procurement, DOA and other state agencies to examine purchasing issues with a goal of making purchasing more efficient and less costly while maintaining a high level of accountability throughout Wisconsin State Government.
System Administration Reorganization: Vice President for Budget and Finance Position Description
The Committee was provided with a position description for the Vice President for Finance position, which combines the responsibilities of the current Vice President for Business and Finance and some of the responsibilities for the current Vice President for Physical Planning and Development. Senior Vice President Sanders noted that System Administration’s plans for restructuring include a flattening of the organization by reducing the number of vice presidents from five to four and reallocating functions among the vice presidents. The restructuring should help UWSA cope with a 20% reduction in staff; concentrate responsibility for instructional technology and distance education at a single point under the auspices of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; assign long-term planning responsibilities to the Senior Vice President for Administration; continue to use Continuous Quality Improvement and Business Process Redesign; promote cross-cutting groups and activities to bring optimum talent and energy to the solution of problems; eliminate activities and rebalance those remaining toward assisting UW institutions with less emphasis on control and compliance and more on consulting and assistance; increase flexibility and productivity through increased professional development and staff training.
Vice President Marnocha reported to the Committee that total gifts, grants and contracts for the ten-month period thru April 19, were $463 million, a decrease of $41 million from the previous year. $37 million of this decline was in Federal awards with the balance in non-Federal awards.
Regent Gelatt reported that he had expressed his appreciation for Vice President Marnocha’s 40 years of service to Wisconsin taxpayers (30 years with the UW System and Wisconsin State University System) and wished him well in his upcoming retirement.
Reporting that the Business and Finance Committee had adjourned at 3:28 p.m., at which time the Audit Subcommittee was called to order by Regent Orr as acting chair.
Third Quarter Internal Audit Report
Internal Audit Director Brunkow provided the Subcommittee with the Third Quarter Internal Audit Report. The Legislative Audit Bureau is performing the federally-required audit and the financial statement audit for the State of Wisconsin, as well as a program review audit of the State Laboratory of Hygiene. The Legislature’s Joint Audit Committee also voted to support a broad study of UW-Extension’s financial practices and any duplication among its divisions, other state agencies and the private sector; however, since the audit plan has not yet been received, its scope is not yet known.
1996-97 Internal Audit Schedule
Regent Gelatt reported that, as part of the System Administration reorganization effort, the Office of Internal Audit has been reduced from 16 to 11 staff members; its focus will also change from financial audits to program and management audits. Responsibility for financial audits will be shifted to the institutions, which, by the beginning of the next fiscal year, will each have hired an internal auditor. System Administration Internal Audit will continue to be available to respond to special audit requests, especially if fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, theft or other incidents affecting fiscal integrity are discovered. Regent Gelatt expressed his support for these changes.
Regent Gelatt concluded his report by noting that the Audit Subcommittee adjourned to closed session at 3:50 p.m., pursuant to Wis. Stats., prior to adjourning.
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Regent Krutsch began her report by introducing Resolutions 7209 - 7215, which had been adopted by the Education Committee. Her motion to adopt these resolutions was seconded by Regent MacNeil, and the motion passed unanimously.
UW-River Falls: Academic Reorganization
Resolution 7209: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents, pursuant to section 36.09(1)(gm)(3.), Wis. Stats., approves the following academic reorganization for the University of Wisconsin‑River Falls, effective July 1, 1996:
- establish a School of Business and Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences;
- rename the College of Agriculture to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences;
- rename the College of Education to the College of Education and Graduate Studies;
- rename the Graduate School to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and include it within the College of Education and Graduate Studies.
Authorization to recruit: Director, Information and Media Technologies, UW-Milwaukee, (at a salary that may exceed the Executive Salary Group Six maximum)
Resolution 7210: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be authorized to recruit for a Director, Information and Media Technologies (at a salary that may exceed the Salary Group Six maximum).
Appointment of Dahlgren Professors, UW-Stout
Resolution 7211: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the following University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members be designated as Dahlgren Professors for the period 1996-98:
- Len Sterry, Professor, Department of Communication, Education and Training, College of Technology, Engineering and Management;
- Susan Thurin, Professor, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences;
- Wayne Nero, Professor, Department of Business, College of Technology, Engineering and Management.
Appointment of Hormel Professors
Resolution 7212: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the following University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members be designated as Hormel Professors for the 1996-97 academic year:
- Robert Schuler, Professor, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences;
- Lou Moegenburg, Professor, Department of Technology, College of Technology, Engineering and Management.
Appointment of the John P. Morgridge Chair of Computer Sciences, UW-Madison
Resolution 7213: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin‑Madison and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Lawrence H. Landweber, Department of Computer Sciences, College of Letters and Science, be appointed the John P. Morgridge Chair of Computer Sciences, effective August 26, 1996.
Appointment of the Grainger Professor of Superconductivity, UW-Madison
Resolution 7214: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin‑Madison and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor David C. Larbalestier, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, be appointed the Grainger Professor of Superconductivity, effective January 4, 1996.
Appointment of the Pickard-Bascom Professor French, UW-Madison
Resolution 7215: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin‑Madison and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, Professor Judith G. Miller, Department of French and Italian, College of Letters and Science, be appointed the Pickard-Bascom Professor of French, effective July 1, 1996.
Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
William F. Vilas Trust Estate Offer
Regent Krutsch reminded the Board that, at its meeting in April 1996, it had approved a request to the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate for fiscal year 1996-97 (Resolution 7181). Senior Vice President Ward reported that the Trustees have responded with an offer to fund the initial total request of $1,807,886 to support the various scholarships, fellowships, professorships, Vilas Associates and special programs in music.
Improving Ties Between the K-12 and UW Systems
Senior Vice President Ward reported on a number of activities to help improve the ties between the UW System and K-12: the systemwide Instructional Technology plan with its possibilities to build on relationships that already exist between individual UW campuses and local school districts; the implementation of the Student Information System; preparation for a four-campus pilot of an electronic application for admission in Fall 1996; and discussions and project plans related to school-to-work programs. He is scheduling visits to institutions to discuss how campuses have implemented the Regent policy mandating academic program review, and reports that the processes developed and attention given to academic program review and planning are “impressive”.
Regarding instructional technology, Senior Vice President Ward found that the campuses are working hard to deploy existing technology to improve classroom instruction and to offer distance education courses; however, many institutions are reaching a plateau in their ability to broaden the use of technology without additional funding.
Presentation: UW-Madison Strategic Planning (Chancellor Ward)
Chancellor David Ward made a presentation to the Committee on Strategic Planning that is occurring at UW-Madison during the ten years between North Central accreditation, 1988 to 1998. Regent Krutsch reported that, in response to a question from Regent Smith, Chancellor Ward said that prior to 1988 was a period of growth during which time the possibility of new resources engendered a competitive culture that led colleges and programs to vie for new monies. In the current climate of constraint, with emphasis on need for reallocation, the importance of institutional planning is recognized by the deans and a majority of department chairs. When asked how the Board and citizens' groups might be involved in defining the missions and setting priorities for institutions, Chancellor Ward replied that the Board of Regents was “very involved” in the 1988 discussion of the North Central report. UW-Madison involves its Board of Visitors in the process and regularly conducts forums with its various constituencies at most stages of the planning processes.
Report: UW System and UW Institutions’ Admissions Policies
Regent Krutsch reported that Regent President Grebe had asked Academic Affairs to provide the Education Committee with an overview of admissions policies established by UW System and UW institutions. In the Committee’s discussion of the report, Regents asked about transfer issues and whether data were available to document whether problems are real or perceived; competency based admissions; programs for incarcerated students; access to the university for students from non-traditional learning experiences; school to work programs; compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act; the relationship between regent policies and institution procedures to implement them, etc. The discussion led to requests for more information regarding institutions’ accomodation of qualified learning disabled students. Regent Grebe, having noted that many regent and institutional policies have affirmative action components and that he believes the UW System does not have a problem, asked that these policies and procedures be reviewed in light of recent court cases and any issues be addressed at a subsequent meeting.
UW-Madison: Restructuring the Pharm. D., School of Pharmacy
Senior Vice President Ward presented an informational report on the restructuring of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, School of Pharmacy, UW-Madison, which is designed to make the program consistent with others offered nationally. Under authority delegated by ACIS-1, Senior Vice President Ward approved the changes to be implemented, effective Fall 1997. The re-structured Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) will replace the five-year baccalaureate as the entry level degree in pharmacy; it will be a six year program. Details of the financing (through reallocation within the School of Pharmacy and a proposed professional program tuition increase) will be included in the 1997-99 budget.
New Program Authorization: First Review of the proposed UW-Platteville B.S., Engineering Physics
Regent Krutsch reported that the Committee held an initial review of authorization for a new B.S. in Engineering Physics degree at UW-Platteville. Final review and approval will take place at the June 1996 meeting. Dennis Horn, Dean of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, UW-Platteville, described the proposed interdisciplinary Engineering Physics program, which is expected to meet the need for the "competent generalist." When asked if there is demand for such graduates, Dean Horn replied that existing programs have success placing graduates and acknowledged the need to educate potential employers about the nature of the program. At the conclusion of Regent Krutsch’s report, Regent Gelatt asked whether a system was in place to avoid program duplication; he was particularly concerned about whether this program is similar to an Applied Math and Engineering Physics program at UW-Madison. He was informed that, prior to approval of the Platteville program, a description had been circulated among other campuses with Engineering programs; no campuses objected to the program. Regent Orr added that ACIS-1, approved in November 1995 (Resolution 7046), is aimed at precluding unnecessary duplication; it is to be reviewed in two years to evaluate whether it was achieving that goal. When Regent Gelatt asked whether the proposed UW-Platteville program overlaps with the UW-Madison program, he was informed that the latter program is a graduate program, while the former is designed for undergraduates. Provost John Wiley (UW-Madison) added that his letter of response had indicated that there was no current overlap with the Platteville program, implying that they may, in the future, develop an undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics -- the designers of any such program would, necessarily, take the UW-Platteville program into consideration.
Regent Grebe reported that a public hearing had been held on May 9 regarding the proposed amendments to sections 18.02 and 18.06(1) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code; these amendments relate to the discharge of pollutants and to storm sewers and storm waters. Regent Krutsch made a motion to approve Resolution 7216; it was seconded by Regent Krutsch or Hempel, and passed unanimously.
Amendments to Chapter UWS 18, Wisconsin Administrative Code
Resolution 7216: 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 amendments to ss.UWS 18.02 and UWS 18.06(1), Wisconsin Administrative 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.
ADDITIONAL OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Governor’s Certificate of Commendation: Regent C. Daniel Gelatt
Julie Kane, a member of Governor Thompson’s staff, presented a certificate of commendation to Regent Gelatt issued by the Governor of the State of Wisconsin on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. The governor’s commendation stated that he “was especially pleased to salute Daniel Gelatt in recognition of countless years of distinguished service and dedication to the State of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin System. In his years of service he has brought knowledge, innovation and expertise to his profession. His commitment to increasing the quality of education throughout the University of Wisconsin System has not gone unrecognized. Although he will be deeply missed, he can take pride in knowing that the standards he has set during his tenure will remain for many years.”
Farewell Comments by David Stacy, United Council of UW Students
Regent Grebe invited outgoing United Council of UW Students President David Stacy to address the Board. Mr. Stacy said that, seen as a microcosm of society, the campus is a community in which active individuals seek knowledge, degrees, personal fulfillment, happiness, friendship and understanding; successful campuses promote community and serve as places where their members can be good citizens who will go on to build other communities when they leave. Thus, the mission of the public university extends beyond classroom and campus borders. Mr. Stacy suggested that the UW System has prospered because of its committment to the process of shared governance and the democratic ideal. As part of shared governance, he added that the United Council has a high degree of student participation as well as the support of the Board of Regents and System Administration, resulting in a productive partnership. He felt current budget cutbacks strengthened the alliance between United Council, System Administration and the Board. He stressed the need to educate the citizens of Wisconsin about the benefits of an investment in higher education, arguing that the state will save more money in the future and that the quality of life will improve for Wisconsin citizens. Concluding his remarks, he thanked Regent Grebe, President Lyall and the United Council staff. Regent Grebe responded that David Stacy’s leadership had been constructive, positive and enjoyable.
At 10:15 a.m., the Board of Regents took a 10-minute recess, reconvening at 10:25 a.m., at which time Regent Lubar read Resolution 7217 and moved its adoption by the Board of Regents. The motion was seconded by Regent Dreyfus, and was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote, with Regents DeBraska, DeSimone, Dreyfus, Gelatt, Grebe, James, Hempel, Krutsch, Lubar, MacNeil, Randall, and Steil (12) voting in the affirmative. There were no dissenting votes and no abstentions.
Resolution 7217: That the Board of Regents recess into closed session to consider annual evaluations, salary adjustments above the Group 6 maximum, and an appointment of a Chancellor at UW-Superior, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., and to confer with legal counsel, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats.
At 12:15 p.m., the Board arose from Closed Session. No announcements were made.
The meeting concluded at 12:15 p.m.
Submitted by
Judith A. Temby, Secretary