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PRESENT: Regents Barry, Boyle, Brandes, DeBraska, DeSimone, Grebe, Hempel, James, Lubar, MacNeil, Marcovich, Mohs, Orr, Randall, Smith, and Staszak

ABSENT: Regent Benson

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

There being no corrections, the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Regents held on April 3, 1998, were approved as distributed.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

Report on the April 30, 1998, meeting of the Hospital Authority Board

Supplementing the written report which had been provided to the Regents, Regent Orr noted that one of the matters discussed at the meeting was the organ transplant program at the UW Hospital, which has been the leading program in the nation. This program was built under the direction of the late Dr. Folkert Belzer, who was recognized as an international leader in the field of transplants. Dr. Belzer had developed the Wisconsin Solution, which extends the viability of organs greatly and is in part responsible for the increase in organ transplants.

Regent Orr explained that the nation is divided into regions by the United Network on Organ Sharing (UNOS), a system which has worked well over the years. The Wisconsin team, he noted, has the highest success rate in the country in acquiring organs and deserves a great deal of credit for its dedication and hard work, as do providers throughout the state who work with families on organ donation.

A number of years ago, a bill had been introduced in the Legislature which would have altered the way organs were allocated by UNOS. Regent Orr and Regent Steil had worked on behalf of the Board to preserve the scientific basis for allocation and had been successful in arranging a solution. Recently, the federal Department of Health and Human Services has decided to change the UNOS method, in response to a campaign led in part by some of the large metropolitan transplant organizations which would benefit from this change. Regent Orr noted that, if the decision stands, the scientific community believes that the rate of success of organ transplants would fall from 79% to 57% and between 500 and 700 fewer people would receive transplants. In addition, a higher number of transplants would fail and require second and third transplants.

Regent Orr commended the excellent work done by Representative Scott Klug and Representative David Obey in getting this decision delayed until the fall. It is hoped that by that time, scientific knowledge will prevail.

Report on the April 24, 1998, meeting of the Higher Educational Aids Board

Referring to written report of the April 24 meeting, Regent Randall, the Regent representative to the Higher Educational Aids Board, offered some additional comments. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to presentations, including a particularly helpful one by Steve Van Ess, the UW-Madison Director of Student Financial Services. Noting that HEAB plans to discuss formulas and the amount of appropriations from the Legislature at the July meeting, Regent Randall invited comments from the Regents on how funding might more equitably be distributed and any of the other issues identified in the report.

Report on April 17, 1998, meeting of TEACH Board

Supplementing the written report that had been provided, Regent Barry, the Board's representative to the TEACH Board, noted that the TEACH Board was working towards leveling the playing field among K-12 schools, CESA districts, libraries and technical colleges with reference to internal wiring and capability for supporting future platforms for technology and distance networking.

One concern, Regent Barry pointed out, related to local networks created independently over the years using technology that now needs to be updated. The challenge will be to support previous local decisions while also helping these networks migrate to a technology that would provide for better compression.

Report on April 24, 1998, meeting of the Public Broadcasting Committee

Noting that the commission has two months to complete its assignment, Regent Boyle, the Regent representative to the Commission, said the commission would attempt to agree on a set of principles relating to the future of broadcasting in Wisconsin. In response to a question by Regent Lubar, Regent Boyle noted that, while the principles are expected to address the issues of consolidation in public broadcasting, it was not expected that these issues would be resolved.

Report on Association of Governing Boards Conference

Regent Randall, the Board's representative to the national Association of Governing Boards, reported on the annual conference that was held in April. He noted five topics of particular interest.

1. The appropriate role of governing board members. Noting that Regent Emeritus Phyllis Krutsch was a panelist on this topic, Regent Randall said that many present at the session felt they were not receiving adequate information and did not have adequate opportunities to participate thoughtfully in policy formulation.

2. Use of technology for distance education. The UW System, Regent Randall noted, is well positioned in this area. Many institutions are investing heavily in establishing such programs and pricing them to take advantage of the desire of businesses and other students to receive credits in a short period of time for a relatively small amount of money. Partnerships are being created with a variety of businesses and large corporations.

3. Diversity. Regent Randall noted that diversity trends around the country received a great deal of attention. With the adoption of Plan 2008, the UW System will be in a leadership position.

4. Raiding of UW educators and administrators. Regent Randall commented that because the UW System is well respected around the country, it is viewed by others as a proving ground for talented educators and administrators, who then will be raided by other universities. He commented that resources will need to be set aside to deal with this problem.

5. Land grant mission and funding. Referring to a presentation on this topic by Governor Edgar, of Illinois, Regent Randall felt that the UW is in a position to exercise national leadership in this area.

Report on legislative matters

The Board received a written report on legislative matters.

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM

Presentation: "UW-Oshkosh: A Partner for All Ages"

Introducing the presentation, President Lyall noted that this presentation highlights the outreach efforts of units across the UW-Oshkosh campus. A booklet had been prepared that summarized approximately 70 of these initiatives. She welcomed Kathi Seifert, Group President of Kimberly-Clark's North American Personal Care Products, who was present to describe how UW-Oshkosh is serving the continuing education needs of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Welcoming the Board to UW-Oshkosh, Chancellor Kerrigan introduced a video called "UW-Oshkosh: A Partner for All Ages", which along with the booklet provides clear indication of the scope and depth of the campus' commitment to the people of Wisconsin and the Fox River Valley. The video highlighted a number of UW-Oshkosh's outreach programs. Through the Scientist-in-Residence Program, a team of student assistants and a UW-Oshkosh faculty member bring science to the schools for hands-on activities. The Health Place provides basic screening, health promotion, health education and health advocacy services in a variety of community settings. Working with the federal and state governments, UW-Oshkosh and the Boys and Girls Club were able to secure a construction loan to enable the Boys and Girls Club to build an addition to its facility for use by the Head Start Program. UW-Oshkosh students and staff serve as volunteer workers at the Boys and Girls Club, and University organizations host special events on campus for the children.

UW-Oshkosh hosts an annual High School Art Day Celebration, with approximately 1000 students from 50-60 high schools participating. At the other end of the age spectrum, there is the Learning in Retirement Organization, an association of retired persons, affiliated with UW-Oshkosh. It is a member-based learning community in which the members determine what they wish to study. At the conclusion of the video, Chancellor Kerrigan commented that these programs, reaching people from pre-school through retirement, represent the heart of UW-Oshkosh.

Noting that one of UW-Oshkosh's special partnerships is with the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the Chancellor introduced Kathi Seifert, Group President of Personal Care Products for Kimberly-Clark. Noting that the partnership is the product of a team effort among herself, Chancellor Kerrigan and an excellent task force, she explained that the task force took a survey of the needs of Kimberly-Clark employees and found a strong desire for on-site courses. The first course offered was in fundamentals of finance. The popularity of this course led to offerings in marketing, economics and Spanish. These classes, too, filled very quickly. Employees greatly appreciate the opportunity for education and the convenience of on-site delivery. In addition, UW-Oshkosh has taken the lead in setting up an MBA course in accounting being offered currently to 20 Kimberly-Clark employees over the internet.

Another part of the partnership, Ms. Seifert continued, is an ongoing program through which Kimberly-Clark recruits graduates of UW-Oshkosh for positions within the corporation. She concluded by remarking that the partnership is a win-win situation for both Kimberly-Clark and UW-Oshkosh.

In response to a question by Regent MacNeil, Ms. Seifert indicated 200 to 300 Kimberly-Clark employees have taken courses since the program began in 1995. They receive undergraduate or graduate credit upon successful completion. Chancellor Kerrigan added that some want to complete a bachelors degree, more want to work toward a masters degree and others do not have a degree focus, but take courses for career enhancement or other reasons.

Replying to a question by Regent De Simone, Ms. Seifert said that enrollment in the MBA program offered over the internet consists of 20 students, located in Texas, Connecticut, Utah and Pennsylvania, as well as in Wisconsin. Professor Donald Simons, who teaches the class, explained that the class uses Lotus Notes Learning Space, with assistance provided by the Learning Innovation Center in UW-Extension. E-mail and videos also are utilized. He emphasized the need for faculty development and training opportunities in the use of instructional technologies, as well as the ongoing need for technical support.

In response to a question by Regent Lubar regarding tuition, Professor Simons indicated that the agreement with Kimberly-Clark provided a premium to recognize start-up costs.

Chancellor Kerrigan introduced Alan Hartman, Dean of Business Administration, who has been a leader in making the partnership successful.

Good News

UW-Oshkosh Focus Grant

President Lyall reported that UW-Oshkosh had received a GTE FOCUS grant to help recruit minority students to major in astronomy, one of the many science fields in which students of color are under-represented. Using this grant, 20 pre-college students will participate in a two-week summer science program on campus, which will include a visit to the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. These students also will have UW-Oshkosh student mentors majoring in the sciences, who will host them on campus for a day each semester during the 1998-99 academic year to help familiarize them with college life and opportunities.

America Reads

The purpose of the "America Reads" program, President Lyall explained, is to engage university students in helping to teach young children to read. A number of UW institutions use a portion of their federal work-study dollars for this purpose. As an example of how the program works, President Lyall described UW-Stevens Point's initiatives, which include two student-led tutoring programs. The first, called "Think Smart", uses UW-Stevens Point students as reading tutors in nine elementary schools. In the junior high schools, tutors helped students write a children's book. Forty UW-Stevens Point students are involved in the program this year. The second program, "Young Poets' Project", pairs UW-Stevens Point students with inmates of ages 13 to 24 at the Lincoln Hills juvenile center, where they engage students in literacy through writing poetry and reading aloud.

UW-Extension Helps Cities and Towns with "Cost-Avoidance"

President Lyall noted that a key area for Extension work is to assist local governments to reduce municipal service costs. An example is the recent work done by Extension agent Greg Blonde in Waupaca County to help the county reduce nitrate contamination of its groundwater supply. Blonde helped area farmers adopt crop rotation and other practices that reduced nitrates in the water supply by about half without reducing farm profitability. As a result, Waupaca county was able to avoid the cost of installing a $1-2 million denitrification system that would have cost county taxpayers $75,000 a year to operate.

UW-Madison Research Faculty Awards

President Lyall congratulated faculty who have received national awards. UW-Madison has five recently named National Academy of Science Fellows, the second largest number of National Academy of Sciences invitations in the nation. The five Madison scientists, Bill Brock of Economics, Elizabeth Craig in Microbiology, William

Dove in Oncology, Perry Frey in Biochemistry, and Paul Rabinowitz in Mathematics, bring to 61 the total number of NAS members at UW-Madison, an extraordinary number. Only Harvard had more faculty elected this year. The National Academy of Science is the most prestigious professional science association in the country. Members are elected on the basis of distinguished contributions to original research. Two other faculty, History Professor Gerda Lerner and Political Science Professor Crawford Young, have been elected this year to the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, the humanities counterpart of the NAS.

UW-Milwaukee Faculty Awards

UW-Milwaukee faculty also have received distinguished awards. Professor Arthur Brooks has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his lifetime research on the limnology of the Great Lakes. Professor Tarun Naik has been elected a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers for his work over ten years in finding practical uses for by-products such as fly ash, used foundry sand, paper mill sludge, and other waste materials. History Professor Margo Anderson has been appointed as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow for next year, which she will spend studying the way the U.S. Census and other federal surveys have shaped our understanding of American households.

Brookdale Foundation Award

President Lyall congratulated English Professor Anne Davis Basting of UW-Oshkosh and UW-Milwaukee. She is the recipient of a $105,000 Brookdale Fellowship to research problems of the aging and will use this award to establish storytelling workshops at Alzheimer's centers in Milwaukee and New York City. The theory is that such storytelling will help keep Alzheimers patients in touch with family and help family members better understand what elderly patients are experiencing. The project is administered by UW-Milwaukee's Center for Twentieth Century Studies.

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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Regent Hempel, Chair, reported for the Committee. Presenting Resolutions 7684-7687, which had been unanimously approved by the Business and Finance Committee, Regent Hempel moved their adoption by the Board of Regents as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent De Simone and voted unanimously.

UW System: Auxiliary Transfer Policy

Resolution 7684: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents approves the auxiliary transfer policy creating guidelines for transferring surplus moneys from auxiliary enterprises for the purpose of funding the one-time, fixed duration costs of any student related activity and for transferring surplus moneys from one auxiliary to another.

UW System: Delegation of Authority to Establish Graduate Resident Tuition Remissions

Resolution 7685: Revise delegation of authority granted in section 36.27 (3) Wisconsin Statutes to remit nonresident tuition to the chancellor of each institution to include resident tuition remissions for graduate assistants with appointment equal to at least 33% of a full-time equivalent position.

UW-Madison: Contractual Agreement with Geron Corporation

Resolution 7686: 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 approves the agreement entitled "Therapeutic Implications of Primate Primordial Stem Cells" that will provide $927,148 in support of the research.

UW System: Authorization to recruit: Senior Vice President for Administration

Resolution 7687: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the President be authorized to recruit for a Senior Vice President for Administration.

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Report of the Vice President

Quarterly Gifts, Grants and Contract Report

Vice President Bromberg reported on gifts, grants and contracts for the nine-month period ending March 31 of 1998. There was an increase of $39 million from the preceding year for a total of $505 million. Federal awards had increased $7 million while non-Federal awards increased $32 million, much of it associated with building the Kohl Center.

Audit Subcommittee

LAB Management Letter

The subcommittee considered the management letter issued by the Legislative Audit Bureau. This was a "stand alone" letter covering some of the auditing issues the LAB sees at the UW System. While there might be disagreement about some of the terminology with regard to the nature of the recommendations, the UW System received an unqualified opinion which will be valuable for other steps the university wishes to take.

Periodic Audit Update

The Subcommittee also received a periodic audit update from Internal Audit Director Ron Yates who spoke about some of the program audits that have been completed, including the Wisconsin Distinguished Professorship Program Audit and Student Technology Fee and Laboratory Modernization audits. There were management letters issued to four institutions covering the Extended Degree Program. Audits of unclassified sick leave usage, library acquisitions, and recruitment and retention are under way.

The LAB has begun its annual A-133 audit of federal monies for fiscal year 1996-97; that report should be completed by fall. The LAB also is looking at some of the institution service centers.

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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Regent Smith, Chair, reported for the Committee. Presenting Resolutions 7688-7691, which were approved unanimously be the Committee, Regent Smith moved their adoption by the Board of Regents as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent Randall and carried unanimously.

UW System: Report on Extension Education in the UW System

Resolution 7688: That, upon recommendation of the Education Committee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents accepts the report on Extension Education in the UW System for submission to the Governor, the joint committee on finance and the joint legislative audit committee, pursuant to section 9153(c) of the 1997-99 state budget.

UW-Superior: New Program Authorization B.S., Transportation and Logistics Management

Resolution 7689: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Superior and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Chancellor be authorized to implement the B.S. in Transportation and Logistics Management.

UW-Madison: Named Professorship Appointments

Resolution 7690: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin­Madison and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the following named professorships be made, effective July 1, 1998, with the exception of Professor Hansen's, which is effective August 24, 1998:

Erik Olin Wright Vilas Professorship;

Sau Lan Wu Vilas Professorship;

Noel Carroll Hilldale Professorship;

William Courtenay Hilldale Professorship;

Larry Samuelson Hilldale Professorship;

Charles Snowdon Hilldale Professorship;

Joel Rogers John D. MacArthur

Professorship;

Nellie McKay Evjue-Bascom Professorship in

Afro-American Studies;

Emily Stanley Robert Bock Professorship in

River Ecology;

Bruce Hansen Richard (Archie) E. Stockwell

Chair in Economics;

Robert Dempsey Manucher J. Javid

Professorship;

Jeffrey Glassroth Love Professorship in Medicine;

John Niederhuber Wattawa Bascom Professorship

in Cancer Research;

Robert Pearce Betty J. Bamforth Research

Professorship in Anesthesiology;

Norman Drinkwater Marian A. Messerschmidt

Professorship in Cancer

Research.

UW-Stout: Named Professorship Appointments

Resolution 7691: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin­Stout and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the following individuals be named to Dahlgren Professorships, UW-Stout, effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000:

Robert Horan, Professor, Department of English and Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences;

Leland Nicholls, Professor, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, College of Human Development;

Claudia Smith, Professor, Department of Art and Design, College of Arts & Sciences.

Plan 2008: Educational Quality Through Racial and Ethnic Diversity.

Regent Smith noted that everyone in the room and thousands of others had worked very hard to develop what was now before the Board as Plan 2008: Educational Quality through Racial and Ethnic Diversity. The plan had been approved unanimously at the Education Committee meeting, with all Regents invited to participate. Because of the significance of the plan for the next decade of the UW System, it was presented to the Board of Regents as an individual item.

Adoption by the Board of Resolution 7692 was moved by Regent Smith, seconded by Regent Staszak and Regent Marcovich, and carried unanimously. Thanking the Board for its support of the plan, Regent Smith referred to the many comments and supportive statements that were made at the Education Committee meeting the preceding day.

Regent President Lubar suggested that the Board of Regents consider creation of a subcommittee of the Education Committee to monitor progress of the creation of institutional plans and to review the plans themselves. This would provide a point of continued focus on diversity and would assure the sort of accountability for which many expressed a need in commenting on the plan.

UW System: Plan 2008: Educational Quality Through Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Resolution 7692: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents adopts Plan 2008: Educational Quality Through Racial and Ethnic Diversity and directs the President and institutions of the UW System to proceed with implementation of the plan.

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Report of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

UW-Milwaukee Center for Twentieth Century Studies receives grant

Senior Vice President Ward reported that the UW-Milwaukee Center for Twentieth Century Studies received a $45,000 three-year grant from the Rockefeller foundation to support development activities of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes.

Electronic admission applications

As of March 25, the UW System electronic application for undergraduate admission had received a total of 5,438 applications, more than double the expected number.

UW-Oshkosh presentation: Common Intellectual Experience for First Year Students

Senior Vice President Ward introduced a presentation on the UW-Oshkosh Common Intellectual Experience for First Year Students. Characterizing the program as creative and exciting, Regent Smith explained that it is a collaborative endeavor by the UW-Oshkosh offices of Academic and Student Affairs designed to stress the importance of literacy to a college career and to emphasize the processes that are involved in the creation of knowledge.

Announcement of the Proffer from the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate

Senior Vice President Ward reported that the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate have responded to the Board's request for $6,043,630 with a offer of $5,834,933 for maintenance of scholarships, fellowships, professorships, Vilas Associates, Retirement Benefits, three one-time special fundings, 400 additional Fellowships and funding for the Chemistry building.

In addition, the Trustees awarded $26,000 to the UW-Madison School of Music and $17,000 to the Music Department at UW-Milwaukee, to support music programming.

UW-Extension Report:

Reviewing the UW-Extension report, Senior Vice President David Ward said progress has been made in assuring that:

1. Extension programs change with the changing needs of the state and its citizens;.

2. Research-based education and market-based information form the basis for extension programs;

3. New technologies are being used effectively to improve and expand access to the educational programs of UW institutions;

4. The investment of public funds is leveraging financial resources from the private sector, non-profit organizations and other public agencies; and

5. Improvements in program identification, planning and development ensure that extension education remains relevant to the state and its people.

The review concludes that UW-Extension should place special emphasis on the following areas:

1. Assist K-12 schools to meet the educational needs of all students, especially those from minority and disadvantaged populations;

2. Expand the capacity of local governments to meet the challenges of devolution by increasing educational opportunities for elected and appointed officials, and applied research conducted on specific local government issues;

3. Enhance the capacity of the UW System to develop and apply new interactive distance learning technologies, including digital television; and

4. Increase workforce training and education programs consistent with the Governor's Commission on 21^st Century Jobs for the public, non-profit, and private sectors to make better use of University resources.

Policy discussion items:

UW-Colleges Presentation

Chancellor William Messner discussed UW Colleges' Partnerships with local communities. He cited four major issues facing the Colleges: (1) The master lease proposal, which would shift funding for equipment historically funded through state bonds to the master lease. Under this proposal, interest in the amount of approximately $3.0 million would be paid from the Colleges' operating budget. (2) Maintenance support, in that the Colleges lack sufficient staff to adequately maintain their facilities. (3) The lack of development officers at most College campuses; and (4) Lack of connectivity to full-motion networks.

General Education: UW-Oshkosh

Professor Timothy Crimmins, President of the UW-Oshkosh Faculty Senate, presented the UW-Oshkosh General Education Report.

New Program Proposals: MS in Information Systems and MA in English, UW-Oshkosh

The committee held an initial review of two proposed new programs: an M.S. in Information Systems and an M.A. in English, both at UW-Oshkosh.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND FUNDING COMMITTEE

Regent Barry, Chair, presented the Committee's report.

Presenting Resolutions 7693-7695, which had been approved unanimously be the Physical Planning and Funding Committee, Regent Barry moved their adoption by the Board of Regents as consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Regent James and carried unanimously.

UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report and Construction Authority for a Babcock Drive Reconstruction

Resolution 7693: 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 be granted to construct a Babcock Drive Reconstruction project, at an estimated total project cost of $499,000, using Institutional Funds.

UW-Madison: Authority to Increase the Budget for the Armory (Red Gym) Renovation

Resolution 7694: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to increase the budget of the Armory (Red Gym) Renovation project by $628,125 of Gift Funds, for a revised budget of $12,652,325 ($5,500,000, General Fund Supported Borrowing, $274,200 General Fund Supported Borrowing-WISTAR, and $6,878,125 Gifts/Grants).

UW-Madison: Authority to Expand the Scope and Increase the Budget for the Robert and Erwin Goodman Softball Complex

Resolution 7695: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to expand the project scope and increase the budget of the Robert and Irwin Goodman Softball Complex project by $193,500 of Gift Funds, for a revised budget of $1,793,500 ($1,093,500 Gift Funds and $700,000 Residual Program Revenue Bonding).

Vice President's Report: 1999-01 Capital Budget

Vice President Bromberg discussed the approach proposed for the 1999-01 capital budget, which will involve requesting an amount of funds to be specifically designated for the maintenance, renewal and renovation of university facilities. The Regents would establish priorities for the use of those funds, and Building Commission approval still would be needed for construction. This process would take the place of enumerating all remodeling projects over $500,000, and trying to plan for maintenance projects without knowing in advance the amount of All Agency funds available to the University System. Projects predominantly for new space would continue to be enumerated, although those projects are expected to be few in number in the coming biennium.

In December 1997, the Board of Regents established criteria for System staff to use in considering campus requests. Those criteria emphasize maintenance and renewal of existing space. Regent briefings in June and July will include recommended priorities. Staff will recommend an amount of funds to be dedicated to maintaining, renewing, and replacing existing facilities, along with a minimal number of requests for new space. Finally, recommendations will be made for some projects to be planned and designed during 99-01, with the intent of seeking construction funding during the 2001-03 biennium. Vice President Bromberg said that this longer term schedule should assist UW campuses and chancellors in their planning.

Report on Building Commission Actions

Assistant Vice President Nancy Ives reported that the seven UW System projects were approved at the April State Building Commission meeting: UW-Eau Claire - Crest Wellness Center Remodeling; UW-La Crosse - Whitney Center Dining Room Remodeling; UW-Madison - Arlington Dairy Research Center Barn; UW-Madison - Northeast Family Practice Clinic Ownership Transfer; UW-River Falls - Hunt Arena Refrigeration Equipment Replacement; UW-Whitewater - Williams Center Tennis Court Replacement; and UW-Whitewater - Campus Information Center.

The Building Commission will address the issue of turf replacement at UW-Madison's Camp Randall at its May 21 meeting. The recommendation of staff was for artificial turf. While initial costs for artificial turf and natural grass are similar, the maintenance costs of grass and limitations on usage are significant factors. A subcommittee, chaired by Representative Tim Hoven, has been appointed by Governor Thompson and is expected to report prior to the May 21 meeting.

City and County Contributions to UW Colleges

The committee received an annual report on city and county operating budgets and capital contributions to the UW Colleges. Regent Barry pointed out that the present investment by cities and counties in UW college structures is approximately $170 million, with little debt. New projects include facilities at UW-Fox Valley and UW-Baraboo. This report, Regent Barry remarked, reflects the continuing partnership with the cities and counties and demonstrates the value these communities place on their colleges.

UW-Oshkosh Development Plan Update

The Committee received an update on the campus development plan by Chancellor Kerrigan and Joel Edson, Executive Director of Administrative Services. The briefing affirmed that many good things are happening on campus, led by renovation of the Halsey Science Center, a $14 million project funded for 1999-01. A focal point of additional development is called "Plan 2000", which will involve a major addition to the student union and reconfiguration of Blackhawk Commons to better meet student needs and to modernize and consolidate food services. This reconfiguration will free Elmwood Commons for other university purposes. The Committee also saw a presentation by Ken Saiki, a consultant working on a new exterior master plan for the campus.

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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS

Presenting Resolution 7696, Regent Hempel moved its adoption by the Board of Regents. The motion was seconded by Regent De Simone and adopted with a round of applause in appreciation to UW-Oshkosh.

Resolution of appreciation to UW-Oshkosh

Resolution 7696: Whereas, the Board of Regents is very pleased to have the opportunity to hold its May 1998 meetings at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; and

Whereas, these meetings were enriched by special presentations by UW-Oshkosh on a Common Intellectual Experience for First Year Students, reports on General Education and new academic programs, MS in Information Systems and MS in English at the Education Committee meeting; a presentation on an update of the Campus Development Plan at the meeting of the Physical Planning and Funding Committee; and a presentation on UW-Oshkosh, a Partner for All Ages, at the Board of Regents meeting; and

Whereas, the Board particularly appreciated meeting with students from UW-Oshkosh and across the UW System to talk about issues of mutual interest and concern; and

Whereas, a special highlight was the opportunity to visit the very impressive Experimental Aircraft Association Museum and to have dinner with campus and community leaders; and

Whereas, the gracious hospitality extended by Chancellor and Mrs. Kerrigan, the university and the community of Oshkosh are deeply appreciated.

Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Regents hereby thanks the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and all those involved in this successful and memorable visit.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

Distribution of United Council Report

John Grabel, the incoming President of the United Council of UW Students distributed the annual report of United Council.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 10:20 a.m., the following resolution, moved by Regent Orr, was adopted unanimously on a roll-call vote, with Regents Barry, Boyle, Brandes, DeBraska, De Simone, Grebe, Hempel, James, Lubar, MacNeil, Marcovich, Mohs, Orr, Randall, Smith, and Staszak (16). There were no dissenting votes and no abstentions.

Resolution 7697: That, the Board of Regents recess into closed session, to consider annual evaluations, and possible appointments of chancellors at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Milwaukee, and Vice Chancellors at UW-Platteville and UW-Whitewater, and salary adjustments above Pay Plan Group 6 as permitted by s.19.85[1][c], Wis. Stats and to confer with legal counsel, as permitted by s.19.85[1][f] Wis. Stats.

The closed session commenced at 10:30 a.m., following a 10-minute recess. The Board arose form closed session at 11:45 a.m., having adopted the following resolutions:

UW-Platteville: Approval of Vice Chancellor Appointment

Resolution 7698: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of

the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Dr. Carol Sue

Butts be appointed Provost/Vice Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville at an annual salary of $106,500, effective July 1, 1998.

UW-Whitewater: Approval of Vice Chancellor Appointment

Resolution 7699: That, upon recommendation of the President of the

University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Dr. David J. Prior be appointed Provost/ice Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at an annual salary of $106,500, effective July 1, 1998.

UW-Eau Claire: Appointment of Chancellor

Resolution 7700: That, upon recommendation of the Special Regent Committee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, Dr. Donald Mash be appointed Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at an annual salary of $135,000, effective no later than August 1, 1998.

UW-Milwaukee: Appointment of Chancellor

Resolution 7701: That, upon recommendation of the Special Regent Committee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, Dr. Nancy Zimpher be appointed Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at an annual salary of $175,000, pending approval of statutory authority, effective August 1, 1998.

UW System: Salary adjustments above Pay Plan Group 6

Resolution 7702: That the salary adjustments set forth in Schedules B and C be approved.

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Judith A. Temby, Secretary