PRESENT: Regents Axtell, Burmaster, Connolly-Keesler, Crain, Davis, Gracz, Loftus, Pruitt, Randall, Rosenzweig, Salas, Semenas, Smith, Spector, and Walsh

UNABLE TO ATTEND: Regents Bradley and McPike

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Approval of the Minutes of the Meetings of the Board on March 9, 10, and 23, 2006

Regent Randall requested that the minutes of the March 9^th meeting show that he was in attendance. With that amendment, the minutes of the March 9, 10, and 23, 2006 meetings were approved.

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

Resolution of Appreciation: Regent Gregory L. Gracz

Regent Randall commended Regent Gracz for his seven years as an effective consensus builder on the Board, especially as Chair of the Physical Planning and Funding Committee, in which position he oversaw one of the largest periods of facility reconstruction and repair since merger. During his term on the Board, he was committed to educational improvement and valued the input of students throughout the process.

The following resolution, presented by Regent Randall, was adopted by acclamation, with a standing ovation in honor of Regent Gracz.

Resolution 9158: WHEREAS, Gregory L. Gracz has admirably served the citizens of Wisconsin through his contributions to public higher education during his seven years as a member of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents; and

WHEREAS, through his services as a member, and leader, of the Physical Planning and Funding, Education, and Executive Committees, Regent Gracz has demonstrated his commitment to academic quality and fiscal responsibility; and

WHEREAS, Regent Gracz has advocated for keeping a UW education both accessible and affordable for all interested students, regardless of family income, through his work on the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board; and

WHEREAS, he helped to secure outstanding campus leadership through his participation on the Special Regent Committee for the UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Search; and

WHEREAS, through his work on the committees for Teaching Excellence Awards, Academic Staff Excellence Awards, and Academic Staff Development Awards, Regent Gracz has helped ensure that the UW System honor those who work to improve education at all UW institutions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System wholeheartedly thanks Regent Emeritus Gregory L. Gracz for his distinguished leadership and outstanding service to the UW System and to the citizens of Wisconsin.

Regent Randall presented Regent Gracz with a framed copy of the resolution, and President Reilly presented him with a framed UW System medallion.

Expressing his appreciation, Regent Gracz remarked that it had been an honor to serve on the Board and that he had learned a great deal from his fellow Regents.

Regent President Walsh stated that it had been a pleasure to serve with Regent Gracz and that his presence on the Board would be missed.

Report on the March 28 and 29, 2006 Meetings of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

A written report was provided to the Board.

Report on the April 5, 2006 Meeting of the Hospital Authority Board

The Board received a written report on the meeting.

Meeting With UW-Madison University Committee

Regent President Walsh reported that he had a constructive dialogue with the UW-Madison University Committee regarding proposed changes to the disciplinary process. Committee members recognized the intent and need for reforming the means of dealing with egregious criminal misconduct and for speeding up the process in these types of cases. Professor Walter Dickey was drafting some possible changes to the proposed rules and the intention was to meet again to consider the matter, being careful to protect rights to due process, tenure and academic freedom.

Appearance on Proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment

Regent President Walsh reported that he appeared before the Joint Legislative Committee on the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment and conveyed to the Committee the Board’s position and reasons for opposing the amendment. It had been a constructive dialogue and the first opportunity to discuss the impact of the proposed amendment on private/public partnerships, such as the recent gift of John and Tashia Morgridge to UW-Madison, which also involved state funding. It was pointed out that, without state investment, creation of such partnerships could not continue.

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM

UW-Green Bay Presentation: Northeastern Wisconsin Growth Agenda

In introductory remarks, Chancellor Shepard stated his pride and that of the entire campus in being connected to the Northeastern Wisconsin region.

Introducing a panel of distinguished business and community leaders, the Chancellor indicated that they would address the issues of most importance to the future of the region and realities of that region:

o A region in demographic transition;

o A region in economic transition;

o A region in which “partnership” is more than a buzzword;

o A region with a whole new self-consciousness; and

o A region with a growing dependence on UW-Green Bay’s pipeline of graduates.

In a sentence, he pointed out, the “Wisconsin Idea is alive and well and more important than ever to the New North.”

As moderator for the panel discussion, Chancellor Shepard introduced Susan Finco, President of Leonard & Finco Public Relations, an agency with major accounts throughout the region and beyond. She also serves on the UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees and as a volunteer for the campus’ Capital Campaign.

In her position, Ms. Finco said, she sees the creative impact of UW-Green Bay on the community and region. While her creative team helps businesses with promotion and marketing, she pointed out that her best clients already are highly creative and that much of their energy originates from the skills and talents they acquired during their higher education experience. In a knowledge economy, she said, the area benefits hugely from having a strong regional university in its midst.

She then introduced the panelists:

o Mr. Larry Ferguson, President and CEO of Schreiber Foods, Inc, Green Bay, a $3 billion global enterprise and the world’s largest supplier of private-label dairy products;

o Mr. Paul Linzmeyer, President of Bay Towel, Inc., Green Bay, a keynote speaker at the Governor’s Workforce Development Conference and past Chair of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce;

o Mr. Paul Jadin, President of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and former Mayor of Green Bay, widely respected for his advocacy of regional economic development and key leadership in bringing about the New North;

o Dr. Jeffrey Rafn, President of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and a close ally of UW-Green Bay in the NEW ERA consortium;

o Mr. William Gollnick, Chief of Staff for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, who also served appointments for two U.S. Presidents and three Wisconsin Governors; and

o Diane Ford, Vice President and Controller for WPS Resources Corp and a member of the UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees.

Mr. Larry Ferguson began by stating his company’s pride in the many UW-Green Bay graduates on its team and in the fact that its founders learned their art and science at the University of Wisconsin. Noting Green Bay’s long and successful history in manufacturing and food processing, he indicated that many, if not most, old-line industries also are part of the New Economy, needing innovative, creative employees with problem-solving skills, which they find in UW-Green Bay graduates.

In conclusion, he stated that UW-Green Bay graduates are essential in helping Northeast Wisconsin make the transition to the New Economy and that the university needs to grow in order to produce more of those graduates.

Speaking about the area’s demographic transition, Mr. Paul Linzmeyer pointed out that Brown County is growing more rapidly than the state as a whole and that three of the six fastest growing counties are in northeast Wisconsin. Nearly all of the population growth, he indicated, consists of people of Southeast Asian, Latino, and African American heritage. In the last census, the number of people of color in the community tripled.

His company started a diversity program, with the result that about one-third of the workforce is Hmong, Thai, Native American, African American, and Latino. He also had established an Employers Workforce Diversity Network statewide.

UW-Green Bay, he pointed out, is doing similar work through the Phuture Phoenix program, with 850 fifth graders from Title 1 schools participating this year. Since the program’s inception four years ago, over 3,000 young people participated, with help from more than 180 people who support the program as Phuture Phoenix Philanthropists. Noting that there are no state funds in the program, he explained that financial supporters have been joined by hundreds of volunteers – students, faculty, staff, K-12 teachers and community members to make it a success.

In conclusion, he urged support for Plan 2008 and for a larger UW-Green Bay as necessities for the community and region.

Speaking about regional consciousness, Mr. Paul Jadin expressed his belief that Green Bay and the other communities in the area do best through a regional approach, such as the New North initiative, which is receiving strong support from Governor Doyle and from the private sector. Research shows, he explained, that successful regions are defined by a regional approach with a strong regional university at its core as a magnet for talented newcomers.

He pointed out that Northeast Wisconsin has a strong history as an economic powerhouse in agriculture, manufacturing and papermaking. The area now is on the cusp of a major transition. While the old economy relied on basic education for its workers, higher education is needed for the region to thrive in the 21^st century. Noting that INC. magazine rated Green Bay the number 1 mid-size city in the country in which to do business, he felt that that ranking reflected the area’s high quality of life, a diversified economy, a hard-working labor force, an effective Chamber of Commerce, and a strong regional university.

Observing that the third largest metropolitan area in the state has the third smallest campus, he emphasized that more will be needed from the university in the decades to come and urged support for growing UW-Green Bay.

Speaking about partnerships, Dr. Jeffrey Rafn noted that Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is UW-Green Bay’s largest source of undergraduate transfer students, and vice versa. Just as many two-year graduates pursue baccalaureate degrees, many UW-Green Bay graduates supplement their education with additional technical training.

Noting that the two institutions have a multitude of collaborative programs, agreements and partnerships, he remarked that the NEW ERA partnership has been an excellent vehicle for collaboration, with technical colleges and universities, both public and private, working together. Specific examples include the new Master’s Degree in Social Work, involving a partnership between UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh; agreements between Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College and UW-Green Bay in police science, corrections science, health care business services, supervisory management, and paralegal studies; and the General Studies Transfer Certificate. These programs, he indicated, target working adults who do not come to either institution directly from high school.

Asking whether there will be enough room at UW-Green Bay for these students, he pointed out the Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College is the fastest growing two-year college in the nation and that the region is one of the fastest growing in the state with a potential for exciting economic growth.

In conclusion, he said that a larger UW-Green Bay is necessary for regional economic growth and quality of life, as well as being critically important for Wisconsin as a whole.

Mr. William Gollnick noted UW-Green Bay’s commitment to interdisciplinary studies and to providing education of excellent quality. To serve the area’s growing population, he said that the university needs to expand its enrollment capacity. Indicating that UW-Green Bay educates many tribal and other leaders for the area, he said it is the right kind of institution for the region and needs to be accessible to more people.

Speaking about the UW-Green Bay pipeline, Ms. Diane Ford pointed out that well over 90% of the university’s graduates stay in Wisconsin. About 75% of students come from northeastern Wisconsin and 75% stay there after graduation.

WPS Resources, headquartered in Green Bay, last year had $7 billion in revenue and 3,000 employees. It was named by Forbes as the utility industry’s best managed company in America and by Fortune as the most admired energy company in America. Noting that the company is one of the largest employers of UW-Green Bay alumni, she remarked that there is intense competition among area businesses for the university’s graduates and interns and that there are not enough of them to go around.

In that regard, she indicated that UW-Green Bay teaches students a system-wide approach to problem solving that is good for employers and fits how they want employees to approach issues and find solutions. Students and interns from the university also have a great work ethic and an interest in lifelong learning.

Major fields of study at UW-Green Bay, she explained, directly correlate to the needs of northeastern Wisconsin businesses and the economy. For example, there are 1,000 business/accounting majors and 600 teacher education majors at the university at this time.

Citing Chancellor Shepard’s saying that “Communities support universities that support communities,” she remarked that he has worked hard to integrate UW-Green Bay into the community and that the success of the recent capital campaign to raise money for the new sports and event center is one measure of how close the relationship between the university and community has become.

In conclusion, Ms. Ford said that she hears frequently that employers want more graduates and interns from UW-Green Bay and asked that the university be allowed to grow to meet the needs of the region.

Following the panel presentations, Chancellor Shepard introduced a number of area legislators: Senator Rob Cowles and Representatives Garey Bies, Jude Krawczyk, Karl Van Roy, and Bob Ziegelbauer.

The Chancellor then summarized a number of messages made in the panelists’ presentations.

o UW-Green Bay is closely connected with Northeast Wisconsin, including business, community, local leadership, and elected officials.

o The Capital Campaign is a community campaign. With an overall goal of $25 million, the Phase I goal of $10 million for the Recreation and Events Center was reached and exceeded in record time, with 90% of the $11 million raised coming from donors living in Brown County. Phase II, the academic part of the campaign has a goal of $15 million that the Chancellor felt also could be exceeded.

o There is a great appreciation for UW-Green Bay’s unique educational approach, connecting learning to life. One of the only universities organized entirely around inter-disciplinarity, the university teaches hands-on problem solving from multiple perspectives in order to prepare graduates for careers not yet known and for problems not yet recognized. In that regard, he referred to the Phoenix 500 – alumni of this small young institution that now are heads of companies.

o There is great potential in the Phuture Phoenix diversity initiative, founded with the energy and vision of Cyndie Shepard, First Lady Jessica Doyle, and community leader Ginny Riopelle.

o Northeastern Wisconsin needs a growth agenda for UW-Green Bay, which is in consonance with President Reilly’s growth agenda for Wisconsin.

In closing, Chancellor Shepard quoted Dr. Verna Fowler, President of the College of the Menominee Nation, who said: “I will admit to one, and only one, mistake along the way. I underestimated the desire of our people to receive an education.” These, he said, are words by which to be guided. “When it comes to education, don’t be surprised by success, and don’t underestimate the desire of the people.”

In discussion following the presentation, Regent Crain expressed her pride in what had been said. Having been very much involved with UW-Green Bay and community over the years, she stated that the vision expressed by the presenters is widely and deeply felt and that she is proud to be part of it.

Regent Salas commended UW-Green Bay for hosting the meetings, for making available such a distinguished panel, and for the spirit of their presentation. Noting the growth of the Latino community in the area, he expressed the hope that the “English only” resolution passed by the county board would not deter offering classes for those people, noting that many have a great desire to learn the English language.

Stating that he and others shared that concern, Mr. Linzmeyer said that the resolution reflected a view not widely shared and that it was opposed by many business leaders. At issue was lack of resources, which was addressed well by the schools. In addition, many companies, including his own, offer English classes. The language issue needs to be better understood, he observed, including the need for study of other languages for success in a global economy.

Chancellor Shepard agreed, noting that UW-Green Bay had implemented conversational Spanish classes.

Mr. Jadin added that the Chamber of Commerce has a values statement showing its commitment to diversity. Through the efforts of business, the “English only” proponents did not fare well in recent elections.

Regent Loftus stated that he would support the growth agenda and help to promote it in the Legislature.

In response to a question by Regent Loftus, Dr. Rafn explained that, although Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College does not have a college parallel program, he and Chancellor Shepard were working to make transition between the two institutions easier. Under the program that had been developed, 32 general education credits would transfer at the sophomore level to UW-Green Bay, and those students would have priority for admission. Indicating that enrollment of 650 students in the Baccalaureate of Applied Studies program is expected, he said that his students generally do not leave the area and want to attend UW-Green Bay.

Thanking the presenters, Regent President Walsh commended them on their message and on the public-private partnership it represents. Referring to the debate about the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, he wished that they could tell the Legislature about the need to invest in higher education.

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium

Continuing his report, President Reilly spoke about this unique center, based at UW-Green Bay, where future space and aerospace experts from across the state are finding career inspiration. Dr. Aileen Yingst directs the consortium, which supports students in science, math, and technology fields by funding aerospace research, scholarships, and outreach projects. Serving students from 26 colleges, universities and institutes in Wisconsin, including several UW campuses, the consortium gets the bulk of its funding from NASA, which recently renewed a contract to provide $475,000 a year for the next five years.

Through space-grant funded programs, students are solving the same kinds of engineering problems as NASA researchers by conducting experiments in such areas as micro-gravity, building and launching rockets and high-altitude balloons, and learning about aviation at summer camp.

In a unique interdisciplinary project, the Consortium and the Art Department recently honored two students for artwork that illustrates the goals of the Space Grant program. Darci White and Daniel Klewer each received $1,000 scholarships for their winning concepts.

He congratulated Dr. Yingst and her colleagues for elevating the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium to a national arena and commended Ms. White and Mr. Klewer for their accomplishments..

UW-Milwaukee Research Receives Patent

President Reilly noted that it was announced last week by Governor Doyle that Professor James Cook’s research into therapeutic chemical compounds has led to the first licensed patent of UW-Milwaukee Research by an established corporation, the global pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb.

He congratulated Dr. Cook, Chancellor Santiago, and the team at WiSys Research Foundation that coordinated the license agreement. WiSys is the subsidiary of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation that helps transfer knowledge from campuses other than UW-Madison to the marketplace.

Grant for Biotechnology Alliance

Governor Doyle also announced that the state would contribute $500,000 in research funding for the Biotechnology Alliance – a consortium that includes UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The Alliance was founded by these campuses as part of their efforts to grow the state’s biomedical technology industry.

President Reilly congratulated Chancellor Santiago and Chancellor Keating for their success in this endeavor.

$50 Million Gift to UW-Madison by John and Tashia Morgridge

President Reilly noted with gratitude the unprecedented generosity of John and Tashia Morgridge, whose $50 million donation for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is the largest gift for facilities in UW-Madison’s history. While the gift and matching funds were provided for buildings on the UW-Madison campus, researchers from all UW campuses will have the opportunity to contribute knowledge through what will be a dynamic, interactive hub for collaborative research.

He thanked the Morgridge Family, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and Governor Doyle and the Legislature for making these exciting research facilities possible.

Welcome to UW-Madison Provost Patrick Farrell

President Reilly welcomed Patrick Farrell, the new UW-Madison provost. Since 1982, Dr. Farrell has been part of the UW-Madison mechanical engineering faculty and directed the Engine Research Center from 1999-2001. He then became the College of Engineering’s associate dean for academic affairs and last year was named executive associate dean. Dr. Farrell’s research has focused on fluid mechanics, combustion, and optical methods in engine design and function.

He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan, his master’s degree at the University of California-Berkeley, and his doctorate at the University of Michigan, all in mechanical engineering.

Athletic Championships

President Reilly congratulated the Badger women’s hockey team, which won its first NCAA National Championship by defeating the University of Minnesota. He also commended the men’s hockey team for its victory on the way to a championship.

He congratulated the UW-La Crosse women’s gymnastics team, which won its sixth consecutive National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship and the UW-La Crosse men’s indoor track and field team, which won its sixth straight NCAA Division III championship.

In addition, he congratulated the UW-Oshkosh women’s indoor track and field team, which won its third consecutive NCAA Division III title and the UW-Madison men’s cross country team, which joined President Bush in Washington as part of the White House NCAA Champions Day.

UW System Honored by Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

It was reported by President Reilly that the UW System had been named the recipient of the 2006 Voices of Courage Award for Community Support. The UW System worked closely with the Coalition as part of the effort to end sexual violence and to support survivors in campus communities. He thanked UW System colleagues whose work led to this honor.

Conference on Enriching Racial/Ethnic Studies: Health, Education, and Cultural Knowledge

President Reilly reported that the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity sponsored this interdisciplinary conference at UW-Milwaukee. It featured presentations by faculty, staff, and students from across the UW System on topics of race, ethnicity, multiculturalism and diversity. Participants also engaged in caucuses on Africology/African-American Studies, Asian-American Studies, American Indian Studies, and Latino/Latina Studies.

Posters in the Rotunda

It was reported by President Reilly that the UW System would host Posters in the Rotunda: A Celebration of Undergraduate Research, at the State Capitol on April 25th, featuring 113 research projects by students from across the System – making this the largest Posters event yet. He and Regent President Walsh would be joined in the program by Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and former Miss Wisconsin Tina Sauerhammer. All Regents and Legislators were invited to attend the event and interact with student researchers.

Grants to Expand Bachelors Degrees

Noting that expanding the number of Wisconsin citizens with bachelor’s degrees is a key goal of the Growth Agenda, President Reilly reported that he joined Chancellor Shepard, Regent Pruitt, Regent Smith, Secretary of Revenue Michael Morgan, and President Dan Clancy of the Wisconsin Technical College System to announce $500,000 in grants for initiatives recommended by the Committee on Baccalaureate Expansion. Seven innovative programs would be funded over the next academic year to enable UW campuses and Technical Colleges to reach out to students who left higher education before earning four-year degrees and help them return to college to finish bachelor’s degree programs.

The idea, he noted is that the more Wisconsin citizens hold college degrees, the more the state can attract high-paying jobs, bolster the state tax base, and improve Wisconsin’s economy.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING AND FUNDING COMMITTEE

Regent Salas, Chair, presented the committee’s report.

UW-Green Bay Campus Master Plan Presentation

The Physical Planning and Funding Committee met jointly with the Business, Finance and Audit Committee to hear a presentation of the UW-Green Bay master plan.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard introduced Assistant Chancellor Dean Rodeheaver who presented the plan, which supports recommendations for improved circulation, way-finding, parking expansion, and the location of new building projects. The plan also addresses future need for housing and academic facilities. Graduate students in the Environmental Science Policy course shared their work on sustainability with the committee.

Regent Salas remarked that he was impressed with the plan and with the involvement of students in the planning process and the presentation.

UW-Madison: Authority to Exchange Land with WARF and Authority to Request a Waiver to Allow WARF to Construct the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Morgridge Institute for Research

Regent Salas introduced Resolution 9167, which would grant authority for UW-Madison to exchange land with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and to request a waiver that would allow WARF to construct the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Morgridge Institute for Research – a private, not-for-profit research institute. The two institutes would operate separately while providing opportunities for collaboration when appropriate.

The two institutes would be constructed with a combination of public and private dollars as enumerated in the 2005-07 capital budget. When construction is completed, the public institute would be turned over to UW-Madison for operation. Operations of the Morgridge Institute would continue to be privately supported.

Regent Salas then introduced Mr. Carl Gulbrandsen, Managing Director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and Elizabeth Donley, General Counsel, to describe this exciting project.

Mr. Gulbrandsen began by noting that last year WARF was awarded the National Medal of Technology – the highest award that can be received for innovation and technology.

The $50 million gift from John and Tashia Morgridge, he said, is the largest gift every given to UW-Madison. WARF also had given $50 million for the project. John Morgridge got the idea for the institute from a program at Stanford University, and WARF did not hesitate to provide a matching amount as an important investment in UW-Madison. The State contribution of $50 million was proposed by Governor Doyle and approved by the Building Commission. The plan would be to build twin research institutes. Money from the Morgridge and WARF gifts would go to both. State money would be used only for the public institute.

Mr. Gulbrandsen cited UW-Madison’s recognized leadership in biotechnology, engineering, computer science, biomedical and health are related areas. Noting that state funding for the university has been decreasing and competition for federal dollars has been increasing, he explained that the purpose of this partnership is to keep UW-Madison on top in these areas of research. Pointing out that there is no great private research institute in the middle of the country, he said that universities on the coasts leverage their association with private institutes to raise the level of science and compete more successfully. The intention here would be to use the best of both public and private research to enhance the quality of science.

The planners also wanted to include hotel space to house researchers from other places, using the example of WiCell, in which WARF has offered scholarships for researchers to learn at WiCell and take knowledge back to their home universities. In addition, Tashia Morgridge asked that the institute address the education of children in science and math.

The institutes would have separate governance structures but would provide for collaboration among researchers. Faculty committees would direct the science at both institutes.

Ms. Donley explained that, in conceptualizing the two institutes, WARF had examined what exists in other places and attempted to bring the best features together in this project. The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and the Morgridge Research Institute would bring great minds together in interdisciplinary research. The physical environment would be designed to support cluster hiring.

Ms. Donley indicated that Mr. Morgridge’s interest in transforming computer science to advance understanding of human biology would be an important function of the institutes in such areas as Bio-Informatics. The institutes would serve as a destination for visiting faculty and a central hub for science in the Midwest.

So that the research could begin before completion of the buildings, a virtual institute would be created to begin in Fall 2006, with $3 million in seed grant funding. Competitive awards up to $500,000 would be made, with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary research. Priorities would be set by a faculty/administration/WARF advisory committee.

Alan Fish, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning, further described the proposed facilities, which would be constructed on a two-acre site in the 1300 block of University Avenue. The site is surrounded by the academic department homes of faculty who would work in the institutes.

Indicating that the development of the institutes would be done in accordance with the campus master plan, he said that there would be a village of buildings surrounding an internal atrium. The laboratories would be open and convertible so that they could be changed as science advances. The first floor of the project would also include some retail space.

The budget for the project would be $150 million. A condition of the gift was that WARF would be the developer for the entire block, which would provide more flexibility than the state building process.

The schedule for Phase I of the project would be: Approval by the Board of Regents at this meeting; approval by the State Building Commission on April 19^th; design work on the project from August 2006 to December 2007; City of Madison approvals in the summer of 2007; and construction of the institutes from December 2007 to December 2009.

In the meantime, research would be conducted under auspices of the Virtual Institute, would be in operation for three years by the time the building is completed.

The state process would be used to select design and construction teams, and state funds would finance the public component during construction.

Agreements would be made to protect the interests of the parties, including:

o A land exchange in which WARF would acquire land for the UW within the campus boundary in exchange for land for the Morgridge Institute on existing university land.

o A term sheet for acquiring the public Institute for Discovery with state funding capped at $50 million.

o A development agreement for design and construction of the project.

o A land use agreement to allow WARF to construct the public institute.

In discussion following the presentation, Regent Salas observed that the UW is a public institution with a public purpose. He asked how that focus would be maintained and if any consideration was given to including Board of Regents representation in the governance structure.

In reply, Mr. Gulbrandsen explained that the proposed model is based on the WiCell experience, which has a board composed of members of the WARF Board and UW-Madison administrators. The institute would have the flexibility to attract star faculty and take advantage of opportunities, and the science would be directed by UW-Madison faculty. He did not recommend that the Board of Regents be represented on the institute’s board because it might then lose the advantage of being a private facility, which is a condition of the gift.

Regent President Walsh noted that the Board of Regents was only required to act on the land transaction. He felt it would not be appropriate to serve on the boards of the institutes.

Regent Spector asked if the Morgridges would serve on the board, to which Mr. Gulbrandsen replied that, while specifics had not been discussed, the Morgridges wanted to be very involved with the institute. Regent Spector asked if UW-Madison administrators would be on the board of the private institute, and Mr. Gulbrandsen replied in the affirmative.

Regent Rosenzweig asked how the funding streams for the two institutes would be kept separate, and Mr. Gulbrandsen replied that the Morgridge Research Institute would be funded totally with private dollars. While some stem cell research would be done there, it would be only one of the research tools employed. To encourage entrepreneurship by faculty, incubator space would be provided in the private facility, as well as access for Angel investors. This would redound to the benefit of the state by boosting the economy.

Stating her support for the project, Regent Rosenzweig asked that the separation between the two institutes be made very clear.

Indicating that he shared Regent Salas’ view about the public purpose of the project, Regent Randall asked if state goals for minority business participation in construction would apply to the entire project; and Mr. Fish replied in the affirmative.

Regent Randall suggested consultation with PK 16 councils regarding the component on teaching of science and math.

Mr. Fish said that the commitment is to make sure that the public interest is represented in governance of the institutes and that there would be a bright line of separation between the public and private institutes. While there would be collaboration between them, distinct separation also would be maintained.

Regent Salas reported that the Physical Planning and Funding Committee approved Resolution 9167 for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Madison: Approval of Design report and Authority to Construct Chadbourne Residence Hall Renovation Project

The Committee approved this project, which would renovate food service and housing areas of the residence hall, for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Madison: Lease of Space on Behalf of the School of Veterinary Medicine for the Department of Pathobiological Sciences

Regent Salas reported that the purpose of the lease of space would be to house the Institute for Influenza Viral Research Program, which already had made outstanding advances in research. The Committee approved a resolution approving the lease for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Madison: Authority to Convey Property Known as the Hanson Forest to the United States Forest Service

Proceeds from the sale of the land, located in Ashland County, would be returned to UW-Madison. The first $1.5 million would be used to set up an endowed chair in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, and the remaining funds would be earmarked specifically for the UW Arboretum to undertake storm water management and other facility maintenance improvements.

The Committee approved authority to convey the property for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Execute a Land use Agreement and Accept a Gift-In-Kind

This request was for authority to execute a land use agreement for installation of exterior flood lighting of the UW-Milwaukee Engelmann Field soccer field and to then accept the project work as a gift-in-kind.

The Committee approved a resolution granting the requested authority for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Parkside: Authority to Construct the Third Central Chiller Installation Project

The Committee approved for inclusion in the consent agenda this project, which would supply additional chilled water capacity to support the proposed additions to the Communication Arts Building and the Student Union.

UW-Parkside: Approval of Design Report and Authority to Construct Student Union Expansion Project

The request was for approval to construct the Student Union expansion project, as approved in the 2005-07 capital budget. The project would construct an addition to the Student Union and would remodel approximately 68,900 GSF of the existing building. Funding for the project would come primarily from an increase in student fees, which was approved by the UW-Parkside Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee and the Student Government Association.

The Committee approved the project for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW System: Authority to Construct Various Maintenance and Repair Projects

This request was for authority to construct a facility maintenance project at UW-La Crosse and various utilities repair projects at UW-Madison, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, and UW-Whitewater.

The Committee approved the request for inclusion in the consent agenda.

UW-Madison: Approval of Design report and Authority to Construct the Engineering Student Learning Center Project

The Committee approved for inclusion in the consent agenda this project, which would use gift funds to renovate existing space on the first floor of Engineering Hall to create a student learning center.

Consent Agenda

Regent Salas moved that the Board of Regents adopt Resolutions 9159 – 9167 as consent agenda items.

At the request of Regent Semenas, Resolution 9164 was removed from the consent agenda. At the request of Regent Spector, Resolutions 9159, 9161, and 9162 were also removed.

The question was put on Resolutions 9160, 9163, 9165, 9166, and 9167, which were adopted on a unanimous voice vote.

UW-Madison: Lease of Space on Behalf of the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine for the Department of Pathobiological Sciences

Resolution 9160: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted for the Department of Administration to execute a lease with University Research Park, Inc. for 20,000 square feet of space at 565-575 Science Drive in Madison, Wisconsin, on behalf of the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine for the Department of Pathobiological Sciences.

UW-Parkside: Authority to Construct the Third Central Chiller Installation Project

Resolution 9163: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Parkside Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct the Third Central Chiller Installation project at an estimated total project budget of $1,339,000 ($884,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing and $455,000 Program Revenue Supported Borrowing), as enumerated in the 2005-07 Capital Budget.

UW System: Authority to Construct Various Maintenance and Repair Projects

Resolution 9165: That, upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to construct various maintenance and repair projects at an estimated total cost of $10,033,500 ($3,655,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing, $4,830,800 Program Revenue Supported Borrowing, and $1,547,700 Program Revenue-Cash).

UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct the Engineering Student Learning Center Project

Resolution 9166: 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 an Engineering Student Learning Center project at a total estimated project cost of $538,000 Gift/Grant Funds.

UW-Madison: Authority to Exchange of Land with WARF and Authority to Request a Waiver to Allow WARF to Construct the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery and the Morgridge Institute for Research

Resolution 9167: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to Requests authority to:

(a) exchange a portion of Board of Regents-owned property on the UW-Madison campus for strategic properties of equivalent value located within the UW-Madison development boundary to be acquired by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF); and

(b) request a waiver of s.16.855 under the provisions of s.13.48 (19) to enter into the necessary agreements with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation to develop and construct the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) and the Morgridge Institute for Research, with enumerated WID funds of $19,000,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing (2005-07), $31,000,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing (2007-09), and up to $100,000,000 enumerated Gift and Grant Funds (2005-07) with the following provisions:

(1) General Fund Supported Borrowing for the public research institute will not exceed the $50,000,000 enumerated in the 2005-07 Capital Budget; and,

(2) WARF will be required to contract with construction manager who will bid out all of the work included in the project.

(3) The State of Wisconsin, the Board of Regents and WARF will develop and execute the necessary agreements including the following:

· Master Term Sheet detailing project costs and terms including a guaranteed maximum price specifying an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 GFSB funding for the public research institute; and

· A development agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the construction of the public institute for the university by WARF.

(4) The Board of Regents and WARF will develop a Land Use Agreement to permit WARF to construct the public institute on university property.

UW- Madison: Approval of Design Report and Authority to Construct a Chadbourne Residence Hall Renovation Project

Regent Spector asked if the project would include taking out friable asbestos floor tile, and Assistant Vice President Miller replied in the affirmative.

Regent Loftus asked if the cost would be paid only by Chadbourne Hall residents or spread across all residence halls. Assistant Vice Chancellor Fish replied that the latter would be the case for this project. However, the two new residence halls would be supported by their own residents.

UW-Madison: Authority to Convey Property Known as the Hanson Forest to the United states Forest Service

In response to a question by Regent Spector, Mr. Miller explained that the university did not do its own appraisal of the property because the federal government will only purchase from their own appraisals. Regent Spector expressed disagreement with that means of doing business. Mr. Miller added that the university had the property appraised in the past, and the Forest Service appraisal is $400,000 higher than the university’s last appraisal.

Regent Salas added that the original donors of the forest were in support of the proposed conveyance.

UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Execute a Land Use Agreement and Accept a Gift-In-Kind

In response to a question by Regent Spector regarding the impact of the soccer field lighting on the neighborhood, Mr. Miller indicated that an environmental impact study had been done and the impact of the lighting on the surrounding area had been reduced.

Regent Salas added that neighbors were excited about the prospect that children in the area would be able to use the field.

Chancellor Santiago concurred that the project had the support of the neighborhood. He pointed out that, while the soccer team is rated in the top 25, the campus is unable to host post season play without lighting on the field.

Adoption of Resolutions 9159, 9161, and 9162 was moved by Regent Gracz, seconded by Regent Randall and carried on a unanimous voice vote.

UW-Madison: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct a Chadbourne Residence Hall Renovation Project

Resolution 9159: 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 Chadbourne Residence Hall Renovation project for a total project cost of $6,599,000 Program Revenue Supported Borrowing, as enumerated in the 2005-07 Capital Budget.

UW-Madison: Authority to Convey property Known as the Hanson Forest to the United States Forest Service

Resolution 9161: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Madison Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to sell approximately 1,028 acres of land known as the Ann Carroll Hanson Forest located in Ashland County, Wisconsin to the United States Forest Service (USFS) at an appraised value determined by the Forest Service.

UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Execute a Land Use Agreement and Accept a Gift-In-Kind

Resolution 9162: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee Chancellor and President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to (a) execute a land use agreement between the Board of Regents and the UWM Foundation to allow the foundation to install exterior floodlighting at the Engelmann Field soccer field and (b) to accept the installation as a gift-in-kind from the foundation at an estimated cost of $186,000 Gift Funds.

UW-Parkside: Approval of Design Report and Authority to Construct the Student Union Expansion Project

Adoption of the Resolution 9164 was moved by Regent Crain and seconded by Regent Davis.

Regent Semenas asked if it would be advisable for him to abstain from voting on this resolution because of his involvement with student government at UW-Parkside when the segregated fee funding was approved. He was advised that it would not be necessary to abstain.

In response to a question by Regent Loftus, Regent Salas indicated that the student fee increase would be phased in over four years at approximately $100 per year through 2007, beginning in 2004. The total as of July 2006, the third year of the phased increase, would be $816.

The question was put on Resolution 9164, and it was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.

UW-Parkside: Approval of the Design Report and Authority to Construct the Student Union Expansion Project

Resolution 9164: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Parkside Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Design Report be approved and authority be granted to construct the Student Union Expansion project at an estimated total project cost of $25,191,000 ($1,461,000 General Fund Supported Borrowing and $23,730,000 Program Revenue Supported Borrowing), as enumerated in the 2005-07 Capital Budget.

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REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Regent Burmaster, Chair, presented the Committee’s report.

Presentation on Sexual Assault Response and Protection

Dr. Jan Sheppard, UW System Administration, Dr. Ann Malain, UW-Oshkosh, and Ms. Eva Shiffren, staff attorney with the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, presented research on the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses nationwide. They also reviewed the impressive efforts of UW System Administration and the institutions to reduce the incidence of sexual violence.

Regents received institutional summaries of these prevention and education activities, which constituted the statutorily required annual report to the Legislature.

Regent Burmaster observed that the presentation made clear that this is a challenging societal problem of importance in making campuses safe. In the UW System, most of the victims are women and most of the offenders are white males. Six percent of offenders are repeat offenders, and fewer that five percent of assaults were reported to law enforcement officials. When statistics go up, it means that more of the sexual assaults are being reported. Victims can then begin to get the services they need, and offenders can be prosecuted.

The Committee heard about one of the impressive prevention efforts mounted by UW institutions: The UW-Oshkosh Campus Violence Prevention Project -- a partnership between the campus and the community.

The UW System plays a coordinating role: collecting, compiling and reporting data; offering workshops and training; and collaborating with campuses and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. This collaboration was recognized by the Coalition with the 2006 Voices of Courage Award for Community Support.

The Committee agreed to endorse all of good work that is being done and also to craft a Board of Regents position recommending passage of a bill currently before the Legislature that would include alcohol in the definition of intoxicant for the purposes of sexual assault. This would close a loophole in existing law that exempts alcohol from that definition.

The Committee approved the annual report to the Legislature for inclusion in the consent agenda.

Approval of Requests to the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate

The Committee approved the 2006-07 request by UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee to the Vilas Trust Estate for inclusion in the consent agenda.

Each April, this request is submitted to the Vilas Estate. Between the April and May meetings, the Trust returns its proffer; and the Board is asked to approve the proffer at the May meeting.

The Committee recognized the Vilas Trust as a remarkable source of generosity, funding undergraduate and graduate scholarships, named professorships, research for faculty and students, music programs and building projects.

The Committee approved the request for inclusion in the consent agenda.

Renaming of UW-Milwaukee School of Business

The Committee approved for inclusion in the consent agenda renaming of the UW-Milwaukee School of Business to recognize the generous gift of Regent Emeritus Sheldon Lubar, a past president of the Board of Regents and a dedicated philanthropist.

The $10 million gift is the largest ever to the UW-Milwaukee campus and would fund transformation of the Business School.

Regent Axtell was particularly pleased to move approval of the renaming, out of esteem for Mr. Lubar, whom he had known and admired for many years.

UW-Milwaukee: Charter School Contract for Academy of Milwaukee

The committee approved for inclusion in the consent agenda a contract with the Academy of Milwaukee, which would be the tenth charter school authorized by the UW-Milwaukee Office of Charter Schools.

Report of the Senior Vice President

UW-Green Bay Presentation on Connecting Learning to Life

On behalf of the Committee, Regent Burmaster thanked Provost Sue Hammersmith and colleagues for their outstanding presentation on helping students make the institutional mission come alive by connecting learning to life.

Academic Program Planning and Array

President Reilly spoke to the Committee about the question raised by legislators and others as to why the UW adds new programs when its state budget is being cut. He pointed out that the UW System has not in fact increased the number of approved degree programs; rather, in the last ten years there has been a net reduction of six programs system-wide. The UW seeks to reach equilibrium with regard to program array by producing the maximum numbers of degree recipients, with the highest level of program quality, for the lowest expenditure to the taxpayer. To reach that equilibrium, the system has to manage its program array very carefully and provide a great deal of oversight.

The process has worked very well, the President reported, with the UW being frugal and selective in what programs are offered across the system.

2005 Minority and Disadvantaged Student Report

Senior Vice President Cora Marrett summarized for the Committee some of the key points from this statutorily required report, which is focused on the funding and funding sources for pre-college and other initiatives directed towards programs for multicultural and economically disadvantaged students. The report also contained information on student financial assistance.

Even in a time of diminishing fiscal resources, UW institutions expended approximately $43.3 million from all funding sources for these programs. A majority of this money came from extramural and non-government sources. A smaller percentage, about $8.1 million, came from Fund 402, which is money from the state. The state source of funding has been stable, making it especially valuable to sustaining the work of the institutions. Most of this funding has gone towards retention initiatives, which the Regents have identified as one of their top priorities in the area of diversity.

The Committee approved acceptance of the report for inclusion in the consent agenda.

Consent Agenda

Adoption by the Board of Regents of Resolutions 9168-9172 as consent agenda items was moved by Regent Burmaster and seconded by Regent Axtell.

At the request of Regent Randall, the Milwaukee Academy Charter School contract was removed from the consent agenda.

The question was put on Resolutions 9168-9172, and they were adopted on a unanimous voice vote.

Implementing s.36.11(22), Wis. Stats., Relating to Information Provided to Students on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

Resolution 9168: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and pursuant to 1989 Wisconsin Act 177, s.36.11(22)(b), Wis. Stats., the Board of Regents hereby accepts the report on implementation of the Act (the report on orientation programs and information provided to students on sexual assault and sexual harassment) and directs that the report be submitted to the Chief Clerk of each house of the Legislature for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s.13.172(3).

Endorsement of UW Initiatives to Reduce Sexual Violence

Resolution 9169: BE IT RESOLVED that, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents endorses the efforts of UW System institutions as well as UW System Administration, to reduce the incidence of sexual violence through prevention, education, victim response, and data collection initiatives.

Requests to Trustees of William F. Vilas Trust Estate

Resolution 9170: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellors of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents approves the request to the Trustees of the William F. Vilas Trust Estate for $8,722,145 for fiscal year July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007, subject to availability, as provided by the terms of the William F. Vilas Trust, for Support of Scholarships, Fellowships, Professorships, and Special Programs in Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Music.

UW-Milwaukee: Rename the School of Business Administration

Resolution 9171: That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the name of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Business Administration be changed to the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business.

Minority and Disadvantaged Student Annual Report

Resolution:9172: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents accepts the 2004-2005 Minority and Disadvantaged Student Annual Report for submission to the Governor and to the Chief Clerk of each house of the Legislature, pursuant to s.36.25 (14m) (c), Wis. Stats., for distribution to the appropriate standing committee under s.13.172 (3) Wis. Stats.

UW-Milwaukee: Charter School Contract – Academy of Milwaukee

Adoption of the following resolution was moved by Regent Spector and seconded by Regent Davis.

Resolution : That, upon recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board of Regents approves the charter school contract with the Academy of Milwaukee, Inc., establishing a charter school known as the Academy of Milwaukee.

Regent Randall requested the action on the matter be delayed for a month to allow time to obtain answers to a number of questions.

Regent Davis stated that she would not support a delay because the school had met all the rigorous requirements of UW-Milwaukee to qualify for a charter.

Regent Randall commented that he was uncertain that academic performance of students in that school would be any better than in the Milwaukee Public Schools, which is a condition for approval when charters are granted by the school system. There were also some questions of fiscal integrity that he thought should be addressed.

Regent Burmaster suggested that the Regents receive some in-service training on charter schools and the Board’s accountability. Regent Salas expressed agreement with that idea.

Chancellor Santiago explained that the evaluations done by the UW-Milwaukee Office of Charter Schools are rigorous but not the same as the ones done by Milwaukee Public Schools. He was confident that the university’s process assured fiscal and academic integrity of the programs. In Milwaukee, he noted, there are three entities that charter schools: The City, UW-Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Public Schools.

Regent Crain asked if the Committee still felt comfortable with recommending approval of the charter.

Regent Spector replied that the Director of the Office of Charter Schools at UW-Milwaukee had indicated to the Committee that, while the office was not completely satisfied with the last experience of the group managing the school, any problems that existed had been worked out. Regent Spector said that he was satisfied with that assurance.

Regent Davis expressed agreement with Regent Spector.

While he had no concern about the integrity of the reviewers, Regent Randall commented that the school the group currently operates does not measure up academically.

Regent Axtell expressed his respect for Regent Randall’s position and said that he felt troubled about the matter.

Indicating that he would consider delaying action on the matter, Regent Spector said that one question related to the role of the Board of Regents. The standard for the university, he added, is not the same as the one used by Milwaukee Public Schools.

UW-Milwaukee Provost Rita Cheng pointed out that curricular and finance experts had reviewed the charter school proposal.

Regent Davis commented that UW-Milwaukee had done due diligence in its review and that delay was not warranted.

Regent Randall commented that the purpose of alternative schools should be to provide better education. He did not believe that this school had demonstrated the ability to do so.

Regent Rosenzweig said that she would support clarifying concerns about fiscal issues. Philosophical issues, she felt, would take longer to discuss and should be handled outside the context of this particular charter application.

Regent Randall said that questions had been raised as to whether the principals supplied credible information to a task force study by the Milwaukee Public Schools.

Regent Burmaster expressed concern that the UW-Milwaukee reviewers did not have available the information to which Regent Randall referred. In that case, she felt that a delay would be reasonable, especially since the concerns were raised about the entity seeking to charter the school during a Milwaukee Public Schools review in which Regent Randall was personally involved.

Regent Loftus moved to table the resolution. The motion was seconded by Regent Randall and carried on a voice vote, with Regent Davis voting in opposition.

Regent Davis asked that the matter be returned to the Board at the June meeting.

As to procedure, Regent Spector suggested that issues be raised in advance of meetings so that the committee considering the matter knows about any concerns and can address them at the committee meeting.

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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Committee’s report was presented by Regent Pruitt, Chair.

UW Growth Agenda: A Plan for UW-Green Bay

Chancellor Bruce Shepard presented the UW-Green Bay component of the UW System Growth Agenda, which would seek to meet the needs of the region through efficient growth, bringing the campus’ final target enrollment to 7,500 FTE.

This plan would require an $8.2 million investment over the six-year period along with one additional academic building. The Committee was excited about the university’s plans to provide increased access for residents of the area, especially students of color and first-generation college students.

Other campus growth plans will be presented at the May meeting, and the Board will express its priorities in the 2007-09 biennial budget request.

Trust Funds: Fiduciary Responsibilities of the Board of Regents

Responding to a request by the Committee, General Counsel Pat Brady discussed the Board’s responsibilities and obligations as fiduciaries of UW System Trust Funds. Fiduciary standards applicable to the Board are codified primarily in the Wisconsin Statutes and Board policies. The discussion included administrative and management powers that have been delegated to system staff and other agents.

Regent Loftus noted that UW-Madison does not take research money from tobacco companies and asked that the endowment funds refrain from additional tobacco investments in the future.

UW System Food Service: Best Practices Review

Assistant Vice President Ruth Anderson presented findings from a system-wide best practices review of food service operations. UW system staff met with senior executives from the UW’s two largest food service contract vendors, benchmarked the annual cost of meal plans at UW and peer institutions, and compared student dining trends with current UW practices.

The review found that UW students benefit from some of the lowest board rates in the nation. In addition, concurrent management of these contracts at both UW System Administration and the institutions keeps board rates low, enhances enforcement of contract terms and helps to spread best practices across the system. Finally, the review pointed out that successful food service programs must continually improve and evolve to meet student and campus needs.

Ms. Anderson pointed out that these operations compete for customers on price and quality. Presenting poor quality food at low prices would not save state resources, but it would likely push students to seek better quality dining alternatives off campus.

Other Business

It was agreed that the Committee would review chancellor auto allowances at the May meeting and come to the Board with a recommendation.

Committee members also discussed the 2007-09 biennial budget process and what might be the best strategy to secure additional funding for the highest priorities.

Report of the Vice President

Legislative Audit Bureau Update

Vice President Debbie Durcan reported on the A-133 federally mandated audit of federal funds including grants and financial aid. As usual, questioned costs were extremely low - less than $140,000 on grants totaling almost $1.2 billion.

Joint Finance Committee 13.10 Hearing

It was reported by Ms. Durcan that the UW System received a request for materials for the next hearing. While it is understood that resources are very tight, the Committee discussed whether the UW should request a supplement for the revenue lost due to veterans’ remissions for the 2005-06 fiscal year - approximately $4 million.

It was agreed that Regent Loftus and Regent Rosenzweig would have additional conversations with key legislators and advise Regent President Walsh on whether making such a request would be advisable.

Joint Audit Committee Hearing

Vice President Durcan reported that the Joint Audit Committee approved a statewide review of major system implementations.

Utility Projections

It was reported by Ms. Durcan that the current utilities projection is to break even. Staff will continue to monitor it monthly.

Settlement of Wisconsin State Employees Union Contracts

Vice President Durcan reported that four of the bargaining units within WSEU recently came to agreements with the state that provided for a pay plan of 2% for July 2005, 2% for July 2006 and an additional 2.25% for April 2007. It is expected that unrepresented classified employees will receive a parity adjustment for the additional 1.25%. A similar parity adjustment will be pursued for faculty and academic staff.

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PROGRESS REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FACULTY/ACADEMIC STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCESS

Regent Spector, Chair, reported that he had met with the UW-Parkside Faculty Senate and that he and Regent President Walsh met with the UW-Madison Faculty Senate. Input received thus far will be brought back to the Committee for initial consideration.

It was decided to extend by one month the deadline for responses from governance groups in order to allow adequate time for them to complete their reviews. The Committee’s recommendation would be brought to the June 2006 Board meeting.

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ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS

Resolution of Appreciation to UW-Green Bay

Regent Connolly-Keesler presented the following resolution, noting that she is a proud alumna of UW-Green Bay. The resolution was adopted by acclamation with a round of applause.

Resolution 9173: WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is pleased to have accepted the invitation to hold its annual April meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; and

WHEREAS, the Board appreciates the outstanding developments on UW-Green Bay’s Master Plan, a long-range, comprehensive campus development plan that will positively transform the campus’s future look and landscape; and

WHEREAS, Regents were inspired by UW-Green Bay's philosophy of “Connecting learning to life,” the groundbreaking educational approach that focuses on problem-solving and diverse perspectives, and is helping faculty, students, and alumni break down barriers and create solutions; and

WHEREAS, the Board clearly understands why the vision behind UW-Green Bay’s Growth Agenda is important for providing a greater number of baccalaureate degrees in a region undergoing significant economic and social transitions; and

WHERAS, the Board was delighted to meet students, parents, teachers, and UW-Green Bay student mentors involved in encouraging academic achievement for youth through the innovative Phuture Phoenix Program; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Regents congratulates UW-Green Bay on its leadership in academics, community connections, and state-of-the-art learning facilities,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents hereby thanks Chancellor Bruce Shepard and the entire University of Wisconsin-Green Bay community for providing an educational, welcoming, and enlightening experience.

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CLOSED SESSION

At 1:00 p.m., the following resolution, Moved by Regent Walsh and seconded by Regent Pruitt, was adopted on a roll-call vote, with Regents Walsh, Spector, Semenas, Salas, Rosenzweig, Randall, Pruitt, Loftus, Gracz, Davis, Crain, Connolly-Keesler, Burmaster, and Axtell (14) voting in the affirmative. There were no dissenting votes and no abstentions.

Resolution 9174: Recess into closed session to consider a student request for review of a UW-Milwaukee decision, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(f), Wis. Stats.; to consider possible dismissal of a public employee, to deliberate concerning the case, and to take final action, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(a), 19.85(1)(b), and 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats.; to confer with legal counsel regarding pending or potential litigation, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats.; to consider personal histories related to naming of a facilities at UW-Milwaukee and UW-Parkside, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(f) Wis. Stats.; to consider a compensation adjustment at UW-Milwaukee, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. and to consider a disciplinary recommendation regarding a public employee, as permitted by s.19.85(1)(b) and s.19.85(1)(f), Wis. Stats.

The meeting was recessed at 1:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:10 p.m.

The closed session concluded at 2:20 p.m., at which time the meeting was adjourned, with the following resolutions having been adopted.

UW-Milwaukee: Approval of Salary for Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Resolution 9175: That, upon recommendation of the President of the University of Wisconsin System and the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the annual base salary for Rob Jeter as Men’s Basketball Head Coach be increased by $50,000 to $350,000, effective June 1, 2006, and by $50,000 to $400,000, effective June 1, 2007, to recognize competitive factors.

UW-Milwaukee: Authority to Rename the Business Administration Building Lubar Hall

Resolution 9176: That, upon the recommendation of the UW-Milwaukee Chancellor and the President of the University of Wisconsin System, authority be granted to rename the Business Administration Building “Lubar Hall.”

Student Request for Review of a UW-Milwaukee Decision

Resolution 9177: That the Board of Regents adopts the attached Decision and Order in the matter of a student request for review of a UW-Milwaukee Decision.

Dismissal of Public Employee

Resolution 9178: That the Board of Regents adopts the decision and order of dismissal in the matter of L. Keith Cohen, UW-Madison.

Decision on Disciplinary Action

Resolution 9179: That the Board of Regents adopts the decision and order in the mater of disciplinary action regarding Associate Professor Xun Wang, UW-Parkside.

Submitted by:

Judith A. Temby, Secretary

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