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Meeting Highlights
February 4, 2005
OATH OF OFFICE
Newly elected Regents James Dean Leavitt and Dorothy Gallagher, and Regents
Douglas Roman Hill, Douglas Seastrand and Steve Sisolak took the oath of
office, which was administered by Judge Betsy Kolkoski. A brief reception
followed the ceremony.
DISTINGUISHED NEVADAN AWARDS
Chair Stavros Anthony introduced the nomination of Franny Forsman, Jerry
Keller, Evelyn Mount and Joseph M. Neal as Distinguished Nevadans. The Board
unanimously approved all four nominees.
HONORARY DEGREES
The Board approved the following 2004 honorary degree recipients:
Honorary Doctorate Degrees:
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Mr. Brian Greenspun, UNLV.
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Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, UNR.
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The Honorable Colin L. Powell, UNR.
Honorary Baccalaureate
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Ms. Charlotte Danielson, NSC.
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Dr. Marilyn Ray, NSC.
Honorary Associate Degrees
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Mr. Gustav Mauler, CCSN.
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Dr. Paul E. Meacham, CCSN.
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Mr. Adam Gonzales, TMCC.
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Mr. Bruce James, TMCC.
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Mr. Rick DeMar, WNCC.
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Ms. Virgie Miller, WNCC.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Anthony welcomed Dr. Fred Maryanski to his first Board meeting as
president of Nevada State College. Anthony also welcomed all System presidents
and thanked President Richard Carpenter and his staff for hosting the meeting.
Anthony remarked that the legislative session is beginning and he then shared
materials that were presented to legislators.
He then announced that the UCCSN received a grant from the Lumina Foundation to
host the College Goal Sunday program. The program is one-day, free workshop
for high school students and their parents to learn more about filling out the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. The workshops will be held
around the state on February 13, 2005.
Chair Anthony also noted that EdFund will underwrite the printing costs of the
System’s third Go to College
brochure. Last year, the brochure was mailed to 100,000 middle school students
and their parents.
CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
Interim Chancellor James E. Rogers reported to the Board on the System’s
legislative goals and updates on current progress. He noted that funding
issues were his main concern and he is approaching legislators about increasing
the formula funding model from 80 percent to 87 percent and trying to earmark
an anticipated budget surplus for higher education. He noted that in order for
UCCSN to approach the private sector for funding, the state must continue to
fund the System at a reasonable rate. He also reported to the Board that he
was very pleased with the actions of the assembled lobbying team to which he
just added General Counsel Dan Klaich.
Rogers continued to address the Board on his job of implementing a System that
maximizes cooperation between each of the institutions allowing them all to
function as a System.
There was some discussion from the Board on the new lobbying guidelines for the
System and having only System lobbyists speak on behalf of the UCCSN rather
than individual institutions. Rogers addressed these concerns by noting that
UCCSN lobbyists will be coordinating efforts on behalf of the System. Campus
representatives will be called upon to testify on various campus-specific
issues as they arise. He noted that the lobbying guidelines will create an
environment void of competition between the institutions and instead will
create a coordinated response channeled through the chancellor’s office.
General Counsel Klaich reported to the Board that there will be no more random
roaming of institutional lobbyists in the capitol. Regent Thalia Dondero asked
the chancellor to compile a written policy and guidelines for System lobbying
efforts to be distributed to the Board and institutional presidents. Rogers
agreed to her request.
There was also discussion among the Board on whether or not institutional
lobbyists will remain registered as lobbyists. Klaich commented that there is a
legal reason why each of the lobbyists will remain registered and that the
System lobbyists may very well need specific information from the institutional
lobbyists during the session.
Rogers assured the Board that they will be provided with lobbying updates and
that he is currently meeting with all presidents every two weeks to address
legislative issues, concerns and goals.
PUBLIC COMMENT
UNLV student and CSUN Senator Dolly Sorvougsavanh addressed the Board regarding
residency requirements. She noted that Nevada has inconsistencies among its
many agencies in regards to residency. Sorvougsavanh, having been in Nevada
for over 6 months, is considered a resident in the eyes of the state but must
still pay out-of-state tuition costs. She discussed the possible solution of
charging tentative fees on out-of-state residents who are planning on remaining
in the state. If those students were to leave the state after graduation,
they would be charged additional fees to obtain their diploma or transcripts.
Regent Sisolak responded to Sorvougsavanh by noting that, for the most part,
residency requirements are out of the control of the Board and suggested she
contact her legislator regarding this issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items number two and five were pulled from the consent agenda for separate
consideration by the Board.
MINUTES
1. MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes from the regular meeting held December 2-3,
2004, the joint meeting with the State Board of Education held December 3,
2004, the special Board meeting held December 10, 2004, the TMCC Presidential
Evaluation Committee meeting held November 8-10, 2004, and the GBC Presidential
Evaluation Committee meeting held November 29-30, 2004.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEES
3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE FUNDS, CCSN
The Board approved President Richard Carpenter’s request to spend
$300,000 in Capital Improvement Fee fund to upgrade the Community College of
Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus planetarium facility.
4.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE FUNDS, UNLV
The Board approved President Carol C. Harter’s request for use of
UNLV’s Capital Improvement Fee funds in the sum of $1,397,500.
6. DANDINI RESEARCH PARK REPLACEMENT LEASE, DRI
The Board approved Interim Chancellor James Rogers’ request to sign a
replacement lease between the Board of Regents and the DRI Research Parks, Ltd.
7. MAXEY SCIENCE CENTER ADDITION FUNDS TRANSFER, DRI
The Board approved President Stephen G. Wells’ request to transfer up to
$500,000 of DRI indirect cost recovery funds to the State Public Works Board
for its Maxey Science Center addition, capital project 03-C91L.
8.
RECONVEYANCE OF GIFTED LAND, UNR
The Board approved President John M. Lilley’s requests to reconvey to the
City of Las Vegas 10.891 acres of gifted land in the Las Vegas Technology
Center.
The Board held separate discussions on the following two items:
PERSONNEL
2. REHIRE OF PERS RETIREES
The Board discussed President Carol C. Harter’s requests to rehire PERS
retirees Jessica G. Perkins, Eva G. Simmons, and Alma Garcia Vining due to a
criticality of filling these positions immediately. Such hires are permitted,
with Board approval, under legislation passed during the 2001 Legislature.
There was discussion on the retired individuals being rehired and the special
circumstances qualifying these individuals to be hired.
Regent Sisolak addressed Dr. Rebecca Mills, vice president for student life at
UNLV concerning the search and if these were the only individuals available for
the position. Dr. Mills noted that a search was conducted and, while there
were other candidates, due to the specialized nature of these positions, these
individuals were selected as the best candidates for the job.
There was some concern from Regents concerning the outside perception of a
System employee receiving retirement benefits as well as a salary. Dr. Mills
noted that if the Board did not approve the hire there would be a fairly
significant impact considering that all of these candidates bring an expertise
that would be hard to find elsewhere.
The request was approved by regents
PROPERTY
5. NAMING OF BASEBALL STADIUM, CCSN
The Board discussed President Richard Carpenter’s requests approval for
naming the baseball stadium at the Lied Baseball Complex at CCSN’S
Henderson Campus the “William R. Morse Stadium” (Ref. C-5) . CCSN has
received over $1.4 million from an anonymous donor in the past five years in
support of the men’s intercollegiate baseball program. The donor had only
two stipulations: 1) The donor remain anonymous, and 2) The stadium be named in
honor of William R. Morse after Mr. Morse’s death. Mr. Morse died
December 6, 2004.
Regent Sisolak noted that the program would not be in existence without the
anonymous donor and the request should be honored. President Carpenter noted
that the highly regarded baseball program would not be here without the
donation.
The Board approved President Carpenter’s request.
TITLE CHANGE, CHIEF COUNSEL TO VICE CHANCELLOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
The Board approved Interim Chancellor James Rogers’ request to change the
title of chief counsel to vice chancellor of legal affairs. Accordingly, Dan
Klaich, the current chief counsel, was promoted to the new position with an
increased salary.
CONTRACT FOR CHANCELLOR SEARCH SERVICES
The Board discussed its contract with Greenwood & Associates, Inc. as the
search firm for the chancellor search. The firm’s fee will be one-third of
the total chancellor’s first-year base salary plus expenses such as
consultant and candidate travel, background checks, and administrative costs.
Regent Alden remarked that he was unhappy with the firm’s experience and
fee and would not be voting to approve the contact.
Regent Bret Whipple, chair of search committee remarked that the contract had
been rejected at the Board’s last meeting and since that time he has taken
information from the Board and rewritten the contract which was then accepted
by Greenwood & Associates. He noted that the Board must approve the
contract so that the search for a new Chancellor can move forward.
Regent Dorothy Gallagher asked Dan Klaich if he was satisfied with the changed
contract. Klaich said that he has had additional discussions with Greenwood
& Associates and advised the Board that the contract is in proper form to
move forward if the Board is satisfied with the terms of the new contract.
Regent Steve Sisolak presented the Board with proposed amendments to the
current contract. The amendments included:
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The third and final installment of the fee shall be paid only when the Board
enters into a contract with the newly selected chancellor.
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Greenwood & Associates shall not incur expenses over $1,000 and no total
expense over $15,000 without prior approval by the UCCSN.
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In the event that the search firm enters into contracts with 3rd
party contractors, they must pay a fair market value for the sub-contractors.
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The completion of the search would be defined as a successful completion of the
search for chancellor or when the search ends regardless of the length of the
search.
Whipple noted that these modifications were in the spirit of the search firm
negotiations and he thinks that Greenwood & Associates would approve the
revised contract.
The Board then approved the contract with the amendments as proposed by Regent
Sisolak.
RESIDENCY RECLASSIFICATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
At its January 2004 meeting, the Board took action to amend its initial
determination of residency policy to comply with the Nevada Revised Statute
396.540 which required six months of residency to be considered a Nevada
resident. The Board’s policy, which is similar to that of other western
states, required 12 months.
After the Board’s decision in January, refunds were provided for
qualifying students who matriculated as non-residents during the 2003-04
academic year. Later, at its March 2004 meeting, the Board approved extending
refunds to all qualifying students who matriculated as non-residents from fall
1995 to fall 2003. At the request of Regents Howard Rosenberg, Douglas
Seastrand, and Steve Sisolak, the Board explored amending the reclassification
of residency policy (Title 4, Chapter 15, Section 8) from 12 months to six
months in order to align it with the policy pertaining to initial determination
of residency.
There was discussion among the Regents on whether or not the residency
classification decision was one that should be made by the Nevada Legislature
rather than the Regents. Regent Alden remarked that the UCCSN residency
classification should comply with state law and reflect the same laws of
neighboring states. He also noted that to reduce residency requirements would
have a devastating fiscal impact on the System.
Regent Sisolak, while agreeing with Regent Alden, noted that he was unsure
whether this should be the Board’s decision. He remarked that the Board
should supply the legislature with the facts of the issue and allow them to
make the decision. Regent Rosenberg noted that it must be made clear to the
state that Nevada’s future economy rests on educating its people and the
longer the requirement for residency the longer it will take the state to reap
the benefits of an educated community.
Regent Leavitt stated that the Board should discuss waiving out of state
tuition in programs where Nevada has special needs, such as nursing etc.
However, he suggested tabling the issue of residency until the legislature had
the opportunity to review it.
The Board approved Regent Leavitt’s motion to table the issue.
HANDBOOK REVISIONS
HANDBOOK REVISION, BANKING AND INVESTMENTS
The Board approved Director of Banking and Investments Kathleen Payne’s
request for revisions to the responsibilities of the Director of Banking and
Investments to more accurately reflect the current policies and procedures.
HANDBOOK REVISION, REPORTING OF DIVERSITY DATA
The Board approved Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs
Chris Chairsell’s proposed revision to the Handbook (Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 6.4) concerning the reporting of diversity information to the Board.
During the December 2004 Board meeting, Regents requested this item be brought
back for separate consideration following the discussion of this provision with
respect to the reorganization of Title 4.
Regent Linda Howard noted she appreciated the System’s efforts to report
diversity data but was concerned about the duties of the now defunct Campus
Environment Committee and whether there was any committee responsible for
holding campuses accountable for diversity. Chairsell noted that the
information that previously came to the Campus Environment Committee now goes
to the Academic Research and Student Affairs Committee. There was some
disagreement over whether the transfer of responsibility to ARSA was brought
the full Board for a vote. Chairsell told the Board that she would research the
decision and report back to the Board.
HANDBOOK REVISION, OPEN MEETING/PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY
The Board discussed Interim Chancellor James Rogers’ request for an
amendment to the Handbook (Title 4, Chapter 1) regarding the adoption of an
Open Meeting/Public Records policy.
Assistant Chief Counsel Brooke Nielsen discussed the new policy addressing open
meeting and public records law. She noted that she and Chief Counsel Dan
Klaich had several meetings with the Attorney General’s office and the
proposed policy is a reflection of those meetings. According to Nielsen, the
policy addresses many of the issues that were involved in previous litigation
and clarifies other points as well.
The new policy sets forth in writing the advice that has been already provided
to Board members over the last couple of months. Nielsen remarked that there
were new items in the policy with regard to closed sessions. The policy states
that whenever the Board goes into a closed session, the individual who is
subject of the closed session must have the opportunity to appear and address
the Board during the session. The Board must also never hold closed sessions to
discuss an employee who is also an elected official. Nielsen then recommended
that the position of public records officer be created to process all requests
for public records.
Regent Hill noted that he although he agrees with the policy in general, he can
think of some instances where in conducting a closed session the Board may not
want to mention the person’s name. He remarked to the Board that this
policy is incorporating a policy that would not allow the Board to make this
decision. Regent Hill disagreed with including the policy on discussing a
member of a public body noting that it should be a separate policy. He then
made a motion to adopt the policy with the addition of language “except
under special circumstances where the person is not to be identified.”
Regent Leavitt remarked that he supports the policy as-is because the public
has great interest in Board conduct open and public meeting.
Regent Alden noted that he would like to adopt the policy with the existing
language because he thinks it is important to protect confidentiality in regard
to personnel issues and to not infringe upon an individual’s right to due
process.
Chancellor Rogers noted that the open meeting law was first issue he dealt with
when he joined the UCCSN. He believed it was critical to approve this policy
and move forward. He stressed that the Board of Regents is an open body and
that he wants confrontations with the attorney general to stop.
The Board approved the policy in its current form.
HANDBOOK REVISION, CHANCELLOR AND BOARD OF REGENTS’
ROLES/RELATIONSHIPS, PROPOSED CHANGE TO REGENTS’ BYLAWS,
ARTICLE VII
The Board of Regents and Interim Chancellor James Rogers discussed the role of
the chancellor and the Board regarding the termination and discipline of
presidents. Rogers requested approval of a proposed Regents’ Bylaws change
in Article VII to allow the chancellor to discipline and terminate presidents
for cause. This was the second reading for this proposed change.
Regent Rosenberg opened the Board’s discussion by noting that the
chancellor can only lead by example and by obtaining the respect and
cooperation of presidents and this kind of power vested in a single individual
is not a good idea.
Regent Derby noted that she endorsed this change because it is important that
there be a balance between the authority of a chancellor and the autonomy of
presidents. In order to be effective as a System the chancellor needs this
authority. She remarked that the right of appeal by presidents is important and
would like that amended to the policy.
Regent Hill remarked that the System needs a leader with control or there would
be entrepreneurial chaos among the presidents. He continued to note that any
three regents can put the appeal of a terminated president on a meeting agenda.
Regent Leavitt noted that he views this policy change as a message of
cooperation, while he would hope this power as written would never be used. He
has an appreciation for the cooperation and System-wide control it could
invoke.
Regent Sisolak was concerned that this would create a policy where the same
body was not in charge of both the hiring of presidents and their termination.
He stated that he was of the opinion that this was an act of cowardice on
behalf of the Board for allowing the chancellor to fire presidents.
Terry Jones, CCSN faculty senate chair urged the Board not to pass this policy
revision without adding specific language allowing for an appeal process.
Regent Derby stated that she feels strongly that the Board must pass this and
thus confer greater authority to the chancellor. However, she does agree that
there should be the right of appeal. Derby moved to amend the current motion
to add right of appeal for presidents to the Board.
Chancellor Rogers remarked that when a dean is fired the president terminates
them and the dean then has the right to appeal termination and, as he
understood it, this would not be any different if it was the president being
fired. He noted that he feels strongly that the chancellor needs the authority
to terminate the president. He continued to state that a while a
presidents’ first obligation is to their institution, their next
obligation must be to the System. The chancellor must be able to define what is
good for the System. He concluded by noting that he does believe in the right
to appeal.
The Board voted to approve the policy with the amendment adding a
president’s right to appeal.
HANDBOOK REVISION, NOTICE OF NON-REAPPOINTMENT AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR
NON-TENURED FACULTY, EXCEPT DRI
The Board discussed Assistant Chancellor Trudy Larson’s requests for
approval of Code change (Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.9) on notice of
non-reappointment and termination of non-tenured faculty, including
administrative faculty at the level of dean or higher, hired on or after March
1, 2005, to shorten the maximum period of time between notification and
departure of these faculty. This was the second reading for this proposed
change.
Vice Chancellor Trudy Larsen addressed the Board on the proposed changes to the
policy noting that when academic faculty are terminated they are given a time
frame before actual termination to keep them on cycle with the academic year.
There was some discussion among the Board on current policy and the impact of
the changes.
The Board approved the changes.
HANDBOOK REVISIONS
HANDBOOK REVISION, SUMMER TERM SALARY SCHEDULE, UNLV
The Board approved President Carol C. Harter’s request to revise the
summer term salary schedules (Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 33).
HANDBOOK REVISION, SUMMER TERM SALARY SCHEDULE, UNR
The Board approved President John M. Lilley’s request for the summer
salary schedule for the University of Nevada, Reno for the 2005 summer session.
HANDBOOK REVISION, POLICY REGARDING LIMITATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
The Board discussed Interim Chancellor James E. Rogers’ recommendation for
the adoption of a policy that limits the professional degree programs (Title
4, Chapter 14, Section 5) within the UCCSN to a single School of Medicine,
School of Law, and School of Dentistry for a period of 20 years.
Regent Rosenberg remarked that he was uncomfortable with the 20-year length of
this policy and its affect on unknown future circumstances. The chancellor
explained that based upon the situation as it now exists, the financial
capabilities of the legislature and the private sector for developing
professional schools should remain focused on funding those institutions that
currently are in existence. He noted that the Board could always have a special
meeting for special circumstances, but must concentrate on the System as is to
allow it to grow.
Regent Sisolak also expressed concern that implementing this policy could turn
out to be a straight jacket in a possible scenario where a privately funded
professional school is proposed. The chancellor noted that this type of
situation could be handled within this policy.
The Board approved the Chancellor’s request.
FOUNDATION APPOINTMENT, UNR
The Board approved Steven Nightingale for an appointment to the UNR Foundation.
HANDBOOK REVISIONS
HANDBOOK REORGANIZATION, CHAPTERS 15-20
The Board approved Assistant Chancellor Trudy Larson’s request for
suggested organizational changes to the Handbook (Title 4, Chapters 15-20). The
proposed revisions remove certain provisions from the Handbook and place them
into the new Procedures and Guidelines Manual. Additionally, this revision
edits each chapter making clarifying corrections and correcting obvious errors
where necessary. During the October and December 2004 Board meetings, members
approved the reorganization of Chapters 1 through 14.
HANDBOOK REVISION, STUDENT SPECIAL FEES
The Board approved Assistant Chancellor Trudy Larson’s request for special
student fees as called for in the Handbook (Title 4, Chapter 17, Sections
18-25). The Handbook requires Board approval of any special fees charged to
students for the next academic year. These special fee requests from the
campuses are brought forward once per year for consideration and action. These
fees do not include per-credit registration fees and non-resident student
tuition that are approved separately in the biennial budget process.
VARIANCE IN TUITION, UNLV INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN SINGAPORE OFFERED BY THE
WILLIAM F. HARRAH COLLEGE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION
The Board discussed President Carol Harter’s request for a variance in
tuition associated with the previously approved B.S. in hotel administration
(last two years of study) and the EMHA degrees to be offered in Singapore by
the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. President Harter
requested that the Board permit the chancellor to negotiate and approve the
final memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development Board of
Singapore.
Harter addressed the Board regarding the international opportunity to cooperate
with the government of Singapore for a self-supporting institution. She then
introduced UNLV Provost Ray Alden to provide more information on the program.
Provost Alden discussed UNLV’s top ranked hospitality program which now
has the opportunity to expand on an international scale. He explained that
Singapore is looking to become a global schoolhouse and has invited top
programs from around the world. One of the focuses of the Singapore government
is tourism and they are offering UNLV a $1 million, no risk grant to implement
this program. Alden continued to note that 25 percent of the students in the
hotel college are international and this will enhance the program globally
while allowing UNLV students to study in Singapore and provide faculty with
international experience. He added that this program will provide more funds
for the UNLV campus and may pave the way for additional programs in the future.
Regent Alden remarked that he was concerned that current students would be
adversely affected by the costs of the new program. Provost Alden assured the
Board there would be no effect on current students.
President Harter also introduced Dr. Stuart Mann, dean of the College of Hotel
Administration; Professor Andrew Nazarechuk; and Keok Choon Seah, director of
the Economic Development Board of Singapore.
The request was approved by the Board.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLINICAL PRACTICE PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
The Board postponed discussion on this agenda item until the April 15 meeting
since the presenter was not able to be at the meeting. A report on the
implementation of the University Of Nevada School of Medicine Clinical Practice
Plan Restructuring Proposal was to have been presented..
2005 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
At the October 2004 Board meeting, it was requested that the Board meeting
calendar for 2005, as voted on at the June 2004 meeting, be reconsidered at the
February 4, 2005 Board meeting. The Board approved rescinding the vote which
called for a single day meeting calendar and approved adding an additional day
to each scheduled meeting in 2005.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ACADEMIC, RESEARCH & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ACTION
Committee Chair Rosenberg presented a report on the Academic, Research &
Student Affairs Committee meeting held February 3, 2005. The committee
accepted a report from the Textbook Committee that included several
recommendations proposed to encourage communication at the faculty,
institution, and bookstore levels, all with the intent to decrease the cost of
textbooks while still preserving academic freedom. In addition, the committee
discussed various issues related to student advising and scheduling of classes
that have reportedly deterred students from graduating in a timely manner. The
committee also discussed matters related to the recipients of a Regents’
Award, including whether award recipients may formally amend his or her title
and for what duration.
The committee reviewed the following new program proposals:
·
The committee approved the UNLV proposal for a Center for Multicultural
Education within the College of Education as an outgrowth of an established
entity supporting students and educators. In addition, the committee approved
UNLV’s proposal for a Center of Excellence in Women’s Health within
the Division of Health Sciences to provide research and educational outreach
services in the area of women’s health especially to medically underserved
areas.
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UNR – New Program Proposals
o
The committee approved the UNR proposal for a Master of Science in Information
Systems designed to produce graduates with technology, management, and
communication skills for use in the business field.
o
The committee also approved the UNR proposal for Master of Justice Management
with concentrations in juvenile justice management, adult justice management,
and executive court and agency administration.
o
In addition the committee approved several new programs within the Department
of Educational Specialties in the College of Education, including:
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational
Specialties;
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational
Specialties;
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Literacy
Studies; and
§
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Special
Education and Disability Studies.
The Board approved the committee report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Committee Chair Douglas Roman Hill presented a report on the Audit Committee
meeting held February 3, 2005. The committee reviewed the following External
Audit Reports:
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Consolidated Financial Statements, UCCSN.
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Financial Statements, UNR.
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Financial Statements, UNLV.
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Financial Statements, System Administration.
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Financial Statements, NSC.
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Financial Statements, DRI.
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Financial Statements, TMCC.
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Financial Statements, CCSN.
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Financial Statements, WNCC.
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Financial Statements, GBC.
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 Report.
The committee also discussed the Audit Exception Report for the six months
ended December 31, 2004.
The Board approved the report.
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Committee Chair Mark Alden presented a report on the Budget & Finance
Committee meeting held February 3, 2005. The committee requested and was
provided a report that displayed the projected funding per student full-time
equivalent in the UCCSN 2005-2007 biennial budget bequest. The committee heard
Self Supporting budget revisions for the second quarter of fiscal year
2004-2005, the State Supported Operating Budget transfers for the second
quarter of fiscal year 2004-2005, the Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Self
Supporting Budgets and Summer School Budgets calendar year 2005.
The Board approved the report.
NSC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
Committee Chair Alden presented a report on the NSC Presidential Search
Committee meetings held December 8 and December 15, 2004. The committee met on
December 8 to interview finalists for the position of president. Two
candidates were selected to return for visits to the campus and community. On
December 15, the advisory committee recommended Dr. Fred Maryanski to the
Regents’ committee as their unanimous choice for the next president of
Nevada State College. The Regents’ committee also unanimously recommended
Dr. Maryanski to be the next president of Nevada State College to the full
Board of Regents at a meeting held January 7, 2005.
The Board approved the report.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Committee member Jack Lund Schofield presented a report on the Board
Development Committee meeting held December 16, 2004. The committee hosted an
orientation meeting on December 16 with the chancellor’s cabinet and all
regents. Regents-elect Gallagher and Leavitt shared their goals for their
terms. Chief Counsel Dan Klaich and Assistant Chief Counsel Brooke Nielsen
reviewed the Open Meeting Law and ethics requirements for regents. Regent
Derby then made a presentation on the role of regents and Board
responsibilities. This was followed by Chief Administrative Officer Suzanne
Ernst’s review of regent procedures and processes.
The Board approved the report.
CHANCELLOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
Committee Chair Bret Whipple presented a report on the Chancellor Search
Committee meetings held December 9, 2004 and January 20, 2005. The committee
met on December 9 to hear search consultant presentations and select a search
firm. The committee directed chief counsel to negotiate a contract with the
selected firm, Greenwood & Associates. The Board of Regents, at the
January 7, 2005 special meeting, rejected the contract and sent it back for
renegotiation. The new contract was reviewed by the full Board during the
regular meeting on February 4. A calendar for the search was adopted and a
leadership profile discussed at the committee’s January 20, 2005 meeting.
It is planned that the chancellor search will be completed prior to June 1,
2005.
The Board approved the report.
TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
Committee Chair Douglas Seastrand presented a report on the Technology Task
Force meeting held January 7, 2005. The task force was provided a briefing on
the Open Meeting Law by Chief Counsel Dan Klaich. The task force discussed the
input requested by the chancellor for the search for the vice chancellor of
information technology and the next steps in this process, including drafting
an announcement for the position to be used by the chancellor. The task force
reviewed the current task force goals already approved and left them unchanged.
CCSN Vice President Al Valbuena gave a presentation on possible computing
architectures and UNR Vice President Steve Zink provided an overview of
potential integrated information system vendors. Acting Vice Chancellor Becky
Seibert made a presentation on ways in which a consultant might be used to
expedite the integrated information system project. The task force voted to
make use of consulting services to aid in vendor review and selection.
Chair Seastrand then assumed responsibility for defining the scope of work and
selecting a consultant on behalf of the task force. The task force requested
that the business officers research funding options and asked UNLV Vice
President Gerry Bomotti to provide liaison with that group.
The task force voted to set future meetings for February 18, March 11, and
April 8, subject to video conferencing availability. They also recommended that
financing models, vendor selection, and the bid process be included as future
agenda items.
Regent Alden addressed Chair Seastrand and commented that the Regents’
need to bring this Board into the 21st
century and recommended moving all paper items to disks and supplying Regents
with laptops. Regent Rosenberg commended the vice chancellor for technology on
her work.
The Board approved the report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Regent Sisolak asked that President Lilley send out a summary of events with
the UNR agricultural school to the full Board and requested that the subject be
put on the agenda for discussion at the Board’s April meeting.
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