Curators approve benefits changes -- Board OKs FY97 operating budget -- UM recognized for significant achievement in helping Ireland -- Curators approve Black Culture Center designs -- MU researcher elected to NAS -- North Mo. Consortium to provide joint programs -- UMKC fills Schutte professorship -- Missouri Endowed Chairs and Professorships -- University Travel: Rental cars and insurance -- Russell reports on new strategic plan -- Board unanimously approves attendance policy -- UM will continue to study social work programs - Correction.