UM to retail new bonds -- Board amends fee for MU HRP students -- President Pacheco outlines plans for Fiscal Year 1999 operating budget -- UM works with community colleges on transfer policies -- Pacheco details Washington plans -- Steve Knorr appointed to head federal relations -- University brings nursing education to outstate areas -- UM honors six alumni at Legislative Recognition Day -- Curators honor Dean Townsend, 100 -- UM System launches new strategic plan process -- Search committees named for two UM positions -- Board changes meeting schedule.