Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents engaged in multiple key discussions, including the presentation of resolutions of appreciation for outgoing chancellors, a report from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, and discussions regarding the biennial budget request. The meeting featured the presentation of the 2008 Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards to individual recipients and a programmatic award to the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program. The Board adopted the UW System Administration mission statement, reviewed progress on the Growth Agenda Action Steps, and discussed potential topics for future meetings. Significant attention was given to capital and operating budget requests, as well as capital project approvals for various campuses including the Chazen Museum of Art at UW-Madison, facilities management relocation at UW-Oshkosh, Boebel Hall remodeling at UW-Platteville, and residence hall renovations at UW-Stevens Point. The Education Committee addressed academic program authorizations, charter school contract extensions, and proposed administrative code amendments.