Curators select firm to help with presidential search -- Board approves changes to UM strategic plan -- UM-St. Louis reports on draft of strategic plan -- UM-St. Louis updates campus master plan -- Alumni Alliance gives awards for outstanding service to UM -- Board approves increases in student fees for 2002-2003 -- Curators approve hiring design, construction firms for projects -- Ream brings dedication to making a difference to UM Board -- Briefs: new student representative; interim vice president for finance; VERIP -- The next UM Board of Curators meeting.