Madison, Wisconsin: University Archives and Records Management Services
Summary
In this 1985 interview with Laura Smail, Robert O’Neil discusses his views about the position of UW System President. O’Neil talks about the appointment and briefing of the position as well as previous employment offers. He discusses the pay plan controversy and problems in distribution of increase. He describes his relationships with the chancellors and Board of Regents. He discusses the background of decisions on Veterinary School and nursing degrees. He describes the relationship between the Legislature and University. He describes his relationship with Governors Lee Dreyfus and Anthony Earl. He discusses the Madison campus and his attempts to protect UW Madison. He talks about the issue of quality vs. access. He discusses his accomplishments other than the pay plan. He shares his observations on the background of Merger. He talks about the move to regularize academic staff. He discusses his hopes for the future of the UW system. He compares the UW system with other university systems.