Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes - January 28-29, 1961
UCCSN Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes
January 28-29, 1961
1-28-1961
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
January 28, 1961
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, University
of Nevada, on Saturday, January 28, 1961. Present: Regents
Anderson, Broadbent, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Lombardi, Magee,
Tyson; Engineer Rogers, Vice President Young, Acting Comptroller
Hattori, and President Armstrong. Chief Deputy Attorney General
Porter was present as Legal Advisor. Budget Director Humphrey
was present as an observer. Regent Crumley was unable to be
present because of another commitment. Reporters Robbins, Bean
and Anderson covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:20 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
Mr. Grant welcomed Mrs. Richard Magee, newly elected member of
the Board.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Mr. Grant asked for action on the minutes of the meeting of
December 17, 1960. Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by
Mr. Elwell, carried unanimously that the reading of the min-
utes be dispensed with, in view of the fact that each member
of the Board had received a copy in the mail. Motion by Mr.
Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried unanimously that
the minutes be approved.
2. Election of Officers
Mr. Grant called for nominations for Chairman of the Board.
Dr. Lombardi nominated Mr. Grant. Mr. Broadbent seconded
the nomination. Mr. Elwell moved that the nominations be
closed. Mr. Germain seconded the motion. Mr. Germain moved
that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Grant as
Chairman of the Board. Mr. Broadbent seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Grant called for nominations for Vice Chairman of the
Board. Mr. Germain nominated Dr. Lombardi. Mr. Elwell
moved that the nominations be closed. Mr. Germain moved
that the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Dr. Lombardi
as Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Elwell seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Grant called for nominations for Secretary to the Board.
Mr. Germain moved that Alice Terry be named Secretary. Mr.
Broadbent seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
3. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the attached list of claims,
submitted to him by the Comptroller, and recommended
approval.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
4. University Revolving Fund
President Armstrong had requested Mr. Humphrey and Mr.
Hattori to review the revolving fund situation of the Uni-
versity of Nevada, which at the present time is inadequate
to take care of the current business of the University. Mr.
Hattori and Mr. Humphrey have proposed that the Legislature
be requested to authorize a revolving fund in the amount of
$300,000 to be designated as the University Salary Revolving
Fund and a revolving fund in the amount of $100,000 to be
designated as the University Accounts Payable Revolving
Fund. President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the revolving fund plan, recommended above,
be approved and that the President be authorized to seek
appropriate legislation.
5. Fleischmann Grants - Life Sciences Building & Planetarium
In the case of each grant, the Foundation has forwarded one-
half the amount to the University. When these sums were re-
ceived, it was expected that they would be placed in short-
term securities. It has now been learned that the two sums
were placed in long-term investments. In the meantime, it
is necessary to make certain payments on the two projects.
Mr. Kawpil, Trust Officer for the First National Bank,
which handles University investments, suggested that the
University borrow necessary amounts from the bank at the
same rate of interest as is being earning by the invest-
ments, to permit the long-term investments to mature.
President Armstrong so recommended. Regent Lombardi sug-
gested checking the University portfolio to see if there
are sufficient short-term investments or bonds which might
be used for this purpose.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the President be author-
ized to use his judgment and discretion in borrowing money
from the bank or in using short-term securities, and report
back to the Board.
6. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented by the President with his recommendation that they be
accepted, as follows:
Miscellaneous
From Sather Gate Book Shop, Berkeley, California - a copy of
"Baboushka and the Three Kings", by Ruth Robbins, for the
Library.
From Mrs. William Edwards Wootten, Estes Park, Colorado - a
copy of "The Planetarian Apocalypse", by William Edwards
Wootten, for the Library.
From the Director of Statistics, The Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan - a copy of the "Statistical Yearbook", for 1969 of
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, for the Library.
From the Library Exchange, University of Utah - a copy of
"The Mormon Village", by Lowry Nelson, and a copy of "The
University of Utah, A History of Its First Hundred Years -
1850 to 1950", for the Library.
From Professor Ernest Wood, Houston, Texas - a copy of the
"Bhagavar Gita Explained", of which he is the author, for
the Library.
From International Business Machines Corporation, New York -
$50 to match the contribution of John A. Goetz under their
Matching Grants to Education Program.
From Mr. and Mrs. H. Wolcott Smith, Santa Barbara, Califor-
nia - plays by G. B. Shaw, Odets, Wilde, Moliers, Kaufmann
& Hart, Maxwell Anderson, together with anthologies contain-
ing modern American plays, and 12 volumes of recent "Theatre
Arts" magazines, for the Department of Speech and Drama.
From Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Little, Carson City - $10 toward the
Jack Myles Memorial Bookshelf (Journalism).
From Parker Liddell, Reno - mining books, United States
Geological Survey bulletins (now out of print), Nevada
Bureau of Mines bulletins, 46 texbooks and 50 volumes of
AIME Transactions, for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From W. H. Arnell, Reno - Library Bulletin No. 170 of the
Caifornia Division of MInes, for the Mackay School of Mines
Library.
From Anthony L. Payne, Mackay School of Mines - a suite of
samples of ore and wall rock from representative uranium-
vanadium mines of the Colorado Plateau, for the Mackay
School of Mines Museum.
From Mrs. Harold Smith, Reno - $200 for purchase of slides
and reproductions for the Art Department.
From Edgar J. Marston, La Jolla, California - 100 shares of
Haloid Xerox, Inc. to be added to the Edgar J. Marston Fund
for the Desert Research Institute. Market value of stock
on December 27, 1960 was $7,400.
From the Pioneer Title Insurance Company, Las Vegas - $100
for further development of seminar programs in the Southern
Regional Division.
From the U-WAH-UN Study Club of Las Vegas - $100 for pur-
chase of books for the Southern Regional Division Library.
From John W. Mackay, Mineola, New York - gift of the follow-
ing items of the Mackay Silver in possession of the Uni-
versity:
One pair (2) Lamps (without globe top)
approximately 225 oz. each $4,000
One pair (2) Crumb Trays with Crumbers
approximately 32 oz. each 500
Twenty-four (24) Gilded Melon Knives 225
Two (2) Olive Forks 20
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Total Appraised Value $4,745
From International Harvester Company, Chicago, Illinois -
a four cylinder gasoline engine to be used in Agricultural
Mechanics work.
From Weld Arnold, Carson City - a micro-barograph valued at
$350 for the Desert Research Institute.
Scholarships
From Mrs. George R. Bliss, Oakland, California - $600 to be
used for three scholarships, details to be worked out by the
University Scholarship Committee.
From the Nevada Liquified Gas Dealers Association, Reno -
$200 as the first annual payment on a scholarship to be
awarded as follows:
(1) To a student, male or female, who is a resident of
the State of Nevada, who is majoring in the Science
Area, who maintains a Grade Point Percentage of
2.75, and who evidences some need.
(2) The Association wishes to continue this Scholar-
ship indefinitely, contingent only upon their fin-
ancial ability to do this.
From Sidney W. Robinson, Reno - $300 for the Mary Elizabeth
Talbot Memorial Scholarship Fund.
From Leonard H. Winer, Mill Valley, Calfornia - $50 for the
Rita Hope Winer Scholarship Fund.
From Mrs. Richard Zundel, Metachen, New Jersey - $100 to be
used as a scholarship for a deserving young man or woman, in
memory of her mother, Isabel Millar Kemp, who received her
baccalaureate degree from the University of Nevada.
From the Las Vegas Business and Professional Women's Club -
$275 for their scholarship fund.
From the Las Vegas Press Club - $1101.31 to be added to the
Las Vegas Press Club Scholarship Fund.
Grant
From the Reno Cancer Society - $60,000 at the rate of
$6,000 per year for ten years to support the salary of the
Allie M. Lee Research Professorship. This professorship
will be at least one half time research in the field of
cancer.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write an appropriate note of thanks to each donor.
7. Citizens' Advisory Committee, Nevada Southern
President Armstrong recommended, upon recommendation of Dean
Carlson, that the following individuals be inivited to serve
on the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Southern Region-
al Division:
Mr. Robert E. Jones, President of Nevada Title Insurance
Company, term to expire June 1962 (replacement for Mr.
Earl Hartke).
Mr. Harold G. Laub, President of Southwest Gas Corpora-
tion, term to expire June 1962 (replacement for Julian
Moore).
Mr. Robert A. Lusk, Senior Scientific Executive, Edger-
ton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., term to expire June
1963 (replacement for James Gibson).
Mr. Major M. Sweeney, President of Pioneer Title Insur-
ance Company, term to expire June 1963 (replacement for
Dick Ronzone).
Present members as appointees or re-appointees are as
follows:
Mrs. Marge Phillips - Term expires June 1961
Dr. R. Guild Gray - Term expires June 1961
Mr. Dell H. Robison - Term expires June 1961
Miss Maude Frazier - Term expires June 1962
Mr. Elbert Edwards - Term expires June 1963
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that invitations be extended, with terms expir-
ing as indicated above.
8. Regents' Building Committee (January 6, 1961 Meeting)
Dr. Anderson read and discussed the minutes of the meeting
as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
January 6, 1961
The Building Committee met in the Office of the President of
the University at 7:30 P.M. on January 6, 1961. Present
were Regents Anderson and Lombardi, and Mr. Crumley by proxy
to Dr. Anderson. Mr. Tyson was absent. (Mr. Arnold is no
longer a member of the committee.) Also present were Vice
President Young, Engineer Rogers, President Armstrong.
The purpose of the meeting was to take action on certain
recommendations of Professor Wendell Mordy concerning the
Atmospherium-Planetarium. After discussion of the attached
memorandum from Professor Mordy, by motion the following
actions were approved:
1 - Site of the Atmospherium-Planetarium -- on the
ridge in the northern part of the Campus near
Virginia Street as recommended.
2 - Authorization to proceed to contract with Dr. Armand
Spitz for the A-3-P-1 projector and dome at a total
cost of $28,000 F. O. B., Yorklyn, Delaware, with an
initial deposit toward the purchase of this instru-
ment of $10,000; installation of dome and projector
by Spitz engineer at an established cost of $1,100;
development of the cloud projector by Spitz Labor-
atories at a total cost of components at cost only
plus a 20% margin to the company, with a deposit of
$10,000 to be drawn on for purchase of the compon-
ents for the new projector.
3 - President Armstrong and Professor Mordy to proceed
to compile a list of local architects and their
qualifications for submission to the Building Com-
mittee at an early date for selection of an archi-
tect.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Regents approve the site of the Atmos-
pherium-Planetarium (item #1, above).
Dr. Anderson discussed item #2 of the minutes above, saying
that he considered this equipment to be most economical and
believes that it is in keeping with the terms of the gift.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the Regents authorize
proceeding with the contract with Dr. Spitz, on terms stated
in above minutes.
Dr. Anderson referred to item #3, stating that recommenda-
tions for architects will be ready for consideration soon.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Regents' Building
Committee be authorized to select the architect and to draw
up the contract.
9. Planning Board Meeting
Mr. Rogers reported informally on the meeting of the State
Planning Board held on January 13 which he and Dr. Young at-
tended as representatives of the University. He referred to
a memorandum dated January 9, 1961 from the Planning Board's
Northern Executive Committee to all members of the Planning
Board containing proposals which were acted upon at the
January 13 meeting, and supposedly were approved. No offi-
cial word has been received from the Secretary of the Plann-
ing Board concerning actions taken.
A second item of discussion was the failure of Lembke Con-
struction Company to complete the Housing and Home Finance
Agency projects within the specified contract time. The
Planning Board instructed its staff to meet with Lembke
Construction Company representatives and the University
Engineer's staff to work out the number of days which would
be charged against the contractor as liquidated damage.
The State Planning Board discussed liens and other unpaid
bills which are being held against the HHFA projects and in-
structed the Planning Board staff to issue checks with the
Lembke Construction Company name and the other party's name
on them, to clean up these liens and bills.
The Board also discussed the Fine Arts building at the Uni-
versity. A List of Construction Deficiencies had been com-
piled by the University, the Planning Board and the archi-
tect, and a number of the items listed by the State Planning
Board as accomplished had not been done or had not been done
completely. The Planning Board instructed its staff to meet
with Lembke Construction Company and a representative of the
architect to negotiate those items listed as covered by
credits and those items accomplished by the Planning Board
to be back charged to the construction company.
The Regents discussed the Arbitration Agreement, State
Planning Board and Lembke Construction Company: Fine Arts
building, University of Nevada, regarding seating. A letter
from Howard Gray, member of the Arbitration Board, stated
that they were having difficulty in selecting a third
member.
Mr. Sandorf, member of the State Planning Board, was present
at this point and through the items pertaining to the Uni-
versity's Building Program.
Mr. Rogers discussed the Fine Arts building and the Lembke
Construction Company's poor performance on that project.
He stated that the State Planning Board is trying to nego-
tiate with the Lembke firm regarding bills which the State
Planning Board is holding against them. It is planned that
when the Board of Regents accepts the building, the guar-
antees will be used to take care of many deficient items.
This would place the University in a position of trying to
get some items completed under guarantees, and Mr. Porter
agreed that it would be difficult because the work in some
instances was performed by other than the sub-contractor.
Mr. Porter reported that he had attended meetings for the
purpose of negotiation.
There was discussion of similar instances in other buildings
on the Campus. Mr. Porter suggested that the Regents go
over the other items on which Lembke had been deficient and
discuss them with the Planning Board so that the two groups
can present a united front in negotiating with Lembke
Construction Company.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Administration write a letter to the
State Planning Board requesting that they not make final
negotiations on payment for the Fine Arts building until
corrections of some items and completion of others are
made satisfactory to the University, that a meeting be
held on the site with Mr. Rogers present and with a defi-
ciency list for checking.
It was agreed by consensus that the architect's agreement
be negotiated for advance planning of the Physical Sciences
building.
10. Regents' Building Committee (January 27, 1961 Meeting)
The Committee recommended that Dr. Young, Chairman, Mr.
Rogers, and Dean Carlson (representing Nevada Southern),
be appointed as the Liaison Committee on Master Planning,
to act as the single point of contact between the Univer-
sity and the State Planning Board and/or the architects
and their consultants.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the above three persons be appointed as
recommended.
The President requested authority to appoint a person prior
to the next meeting of the Board to be the agent of the
State Planning Board on the Master Planning Project contin-
gent upon clarification of his responsibilities by the State
Planning Board.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the President be so authorized.
11. Nuclear Engineering Building
Dean Blodgett and Dr. Dickinson of the College of Engineer-
ing, and architect De Longchamps with two members of his
firm, came into the meeting at the invitation of the Reg-
ents' Building Committee. Dr. Anderson discussed final
plans for the new Engineering-Mines building which were
reviewed by the Regents' Building Committee on the previous
day, and recommended that they be accepted and that noti-
fication be sent to the State Planning Board. Dean
Blodgett, Chairman of the Faculty Committee on the Engineer-
ing-Mines building, reported that the building plans were
entirely satisfactory to that committee.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the final plans be approved for the new
Engineering-Mines building.
The architects left the meeting.
Mr. Jeppson and Mr. Klein of the High Voltage Engineering
Corporation, Massachusetts, were present at the invitation
of the Regents' Building Committee. Dr. Anderson discussed
the proposal that the Nuclear Engineering portion of the
building be set back against the hill so that the dirt would
serve as protection from radiation. The new plans would
cost an additional $28,000, making the total amount to be
sought from the Legislature, $250,000. Mr. Jeppson backed
Mr. Dickinson's thinking as to the site of the building and
stated that there should be no danger from radiation except
when the machine is in operation -- that the protection is
adequate.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the site selected for the
Nuclear Engineering portion of the Engineering-Mines build-
ing, if found feasible, be approved and that the request for
appropriation be increased to $250,000; that the Administra-
tion take the necessary steps to get that information to
appropriate members of the Legislature and the State Plann-
ing Board.
Dr. Andrson discussed the equipment for the Nuclear build-
ing, and recommended, on behalf of the Regents' Building
Committee, as a very modest sum for equipping a modern
Nuclear Laboratory, the amount of $57,000, which would be
used for purchase of an accelerator.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the Board of Regents
go on record as approving the $57,000 required for purchase
and installation of the Van de Graaf neutron accelerator
and related equipment and minimum furnishing, and that the
Administration be instructed to have prepared legislation
for such supplemental appropriation.
It was agreed by consensus that the Administration be auth-
orized to use its judgment as to whether to seek legislation
in one bill or in two bills for the above appropriations.
12. Building Program - Progress Report
Dr. Anderson discussed preliminary plans for the Life
Science building, which were approved by the Regents'
Building Committee at its meeting on January 27. The
plans were reviewed by Mr. Rogers as well as by the
Building Committee.
Dr. Anderson discussed advance designs on the Social
Sciences building which is to be constructed on the pres-
ent site of Stewart Hall and the Journalism building. Mr.
Rogers displayed a drawing for the information of the Board.
Mr. Rogers reported on miscellaneous items as follows: The
Library building contractors are having difficulties with
the roof. This problem has delayed the contractors for
another six weeks so that completion is now expected about
two months beyond the original date of completion, April 2,
1961. The Heating Plant is moving along on schedule. The
aerial survey ground control has been completed. The sub-
contractor is now awaiting approval of the State Planning
Board before he can fly the other areas. Preliminary plans
for the Life Science Wing are about 50% complete, as are
those for the Women's Dormitory. The Social Sciences build-
ing advance planning is complete. Final plans for the
Engineering-Mines building and the Nuclear building are
complete. Plans for the Dairy Farm building and for the
Post Office are almost complete. Landscaping at Las Vegas
is moving along well. The name has now been placed on
"Archie C. Grant Hall". Plans for the Library for Nevada
Southern are approximately 50% complete.
Mr. Germain reported that there will be a formal opening
of the new Classroom and Physical Education building in
Las Vegas in about three weeks. The building is now in
use. The Science and Technological building construction
is coming along very well.
13. Master Planning
Dr. Anderson discussed whether the University should look
to Skidmore, Owings and Merrill to present their ideas or
whether the University should take the lead in presenting
plans on the future development of the Campus. He proposed
that such a study, if undertaken by the University, should
include location of buildings, desired land acquisitions,
traffic patterns, capacity of auditorium and dormitories,
etc. To be taken into consideration, also, might be re-
quests of groups in the State, such as architects and medi-
cal groups, for University courses.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the Campus Development Committee and the
Regents' Building Committee be instructed to prepare a
document along the lines outlined by Dr. Anderson above,
of the entire University system, in cooperation with the
Administration, for the Liaison Committee to present to
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
14. 1925 Regulations
Dr. Armstrong reported in the absence of Mr. Crumley,
Chairman of the Board of Regents' Committees on 1925 Regu-
lations and Salary Matters, on the meeting held on Friday,
January 27, with representatives of the two faculty com-
mittees on the same subjects. The Faculty Committee on
the 1925 Regulations had practically finished its work.
The Faculty Salary Schedule Committee discussed its work
and recommendations. The Committee was asked to develop
more concretely recommendations concerning merit in salary
increases and promotions. Another meeting was set for the
day before the next meeting of the Board of Regents.
15. University of Nevada Press
Dr. Armstrong presented the Statement of Policy and Pro-
cedures submitted by the Advisory Editorial Board governing
operation of the University of Nevada Press. The Statement
was discussed by the Regents and the consensus was that it
be referred back to the Editorial Board for further editing.
The meeting recessed at 12:10 P.M. for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
2:15 P.M.
16. Committee Appointments
Chairman Grant appointing the following committees
Salary Committee:
Mr. Crumley, Chairman
Dr. Anderson
Mr. Tyson
Mr. Elwell (Chairman, sub-committee, Las Vegas)
Mr. Germain (sub-committee, Las Vegas)
1925 Regulations Committee:
Mr. Crumley, Chairman
Mr. Broadbent
Mr. Germain
Mrs. Magee
Mr. Tyson
Building Committee:
Dr. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Crumley
Mr. Germain
Dr. Lombardi
Mr. Tyson
Legislative Committee:
Mr. Germain, Chairman
Mr. Crumley, Vice Chairman
Dr. Anderson
Mr. Elwell
Mr. Tyson
Advisory Committee on Investments:
Dr. Lombardi, Chairman
Mr. Crumley
President Armstrong
Comptroller
Committee on Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan
Awards:
Mr. Tyson, Chairman
Dr. Anderson
Mr. Crumley
Dr. Lombardi
Mrs. Magee
Liaison Committees between Colleges or areas of the Univer-
sity and the Board of Regents:
College of Agriculture Graduate School
Mr. Tyson, Chairman Dr. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Crumley Mr. Broadbent
Mrs. Magee Mr. Tyson
Athletic Committee Mackay School of Mines
Mr. Tyson, Chairman Mr. Crumley, Chairman
Mr. Crumley Mr. Broadbent
Mr. Germain Mr. Germain
Dr. Lombardi
College of Arts and Science Nevada Southern Division
Mr. Broadbent, Chairman Mr. Elwell, Chairman
Mr. Elwell Mr. Germain
Dr. Lombardi Mr. Grant
College of Business Admin. Orvis School of Nursing
Mr. Grant, Chairman Dr. Lombardi, Chairman
Mr. Broadbent Dr. Anderson
Mr. Elwell Mrs. Magee
College of Education Statewide Services
Dr. Anderson, Chairman Mr. Broadbent, Chairman
Dr. Lombardi Dr. Anderson
Mr. Tyson Mr. Elwell
Dr. Lombardi
Mr. Tyson
College of Engineering Student Affairs
Mr. Elwell, Chairman Mrs. Magee, Chairman
Dr. Andrson Mr. Crumley
Mr. Broadbent Mr. Grant
17. Boys' State - The American Legion
Request had been received from the American Legion, Depart-
ment of Nevada, for the University to lower its charges, or
in some way to make a more advantageous financial arrange-
ment with the American Legion in conducting Boys' State on
the University Campus. At the request of Colonel Thomas W.
Miller, he and Mr. Victor Whittlesea represented the Ameri-
can Legion in discussing the request. Difficulty in raising
the necessary funds and increasing costs were cited. Dr.
Armstrong had previously asked Dr. Young to gather informa-
tion on which the Regents might consider the request. Dr.
Young's report showed that the fees charged represent the
actual out-of-pocket costs to the University for housing
and feeding, and that no charge is made for use of class-
rooms, auditorium or other space on the Campus. Since the
University is under bonding contract with the government
under Housing and Home Finance Agency as to income from its
Housing and Dining units, the University does not have any
means of subsidizing such a program, no matter how worthy.
The charge of $1.25 per night per person is the established
rate for Dormitory room for the period involved. Colonel
Miller thanked the Regents for their consideration. He and
Mr. Whittlesea left the meeting.
18. Time Payment Plan
President Armstrong recommended a Time Payment Plan for
students attending the University, requested by the Director
of Student Financial Aids. Two plans were submitted as
follows:
PLAN A. Consolidated Fees and/or Non-Resident Tuition
Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.00 . . . . . . $257.00
Deferred Fee Handling Chg. . . 3.00 . . . . . . 5.00
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$110.00 $262.00
Due on .... Regis. Day 1st of Next Month 1st of Next Month
Resident $36.00 $37.00 $37.00
Non-Resident $87.00 $87.00 $88.00
PLAN B. Board and Room
Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . $370.00
Deferred Fee Handling Chg. . . 5.00
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$375.00
Due on .... Regis. Day 1st of Next Month 1st of Next Month
$125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Any student living on Campus may elect Plan B, which is in
line with current policy on Board and Room. A student who
desires Plan A must meet certain qualifications and have
the approval of the Director of Student Financial Aids. If
a specific plan is entered into by the student, it becomes
a "strict business proposition". Due dates are determined
and they will be adhered to by the Comptroller who will
issue a notice of delinquency to the student and to the Dean
of Students, allowing the student five days to make payment
or his registration will be cancelled.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the time payment program be approved as
presented, effective with the 1961 Fall semester.
19. Student Activities Fee, Nevada Southern
Action had been taken by the students of Nevada Southern in
voting to increase the Student Activity Fee from $11 per
semester to $12 per semester, effective with the beginning
of the Spring semester 1961. The increase would constitute
an additional allocation to the Athletic Department of
Nevada Southern. Dean Carlson forwarded the request with
his approval. Dr. Armstrong also recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the increase in Student Activity Fee at
Nevada Southern be approved, as requested.
20. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel Recommendations were presented by Dr. Armstrong
as follows:
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
Resignation of Perry W. Hayden as Comptroller and Treasurer
of the University, effective February 1, 1961.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the resignation be accepted.
Appointment as follows:
Henry Hattori as Acting Comptroller, effective February 1,
1961 until a successor is appointed; to be removed from
classified service and appointed to professional status
P341, as Acting Comptroller and Chief Accountant; salary
for balance of fiscal year to be $750 per month, at a rate
of $9,000 per year, based on twelve months' service.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Leave of Absence as follows:
Change in dates for leave of absence for Glen D. Fulcher,
Assistant Professor and Assistant Agricultural Economist
(approved by Board of Regents on December 17, 1960) from
February 1, 1961 for two years, to July 1, 1961 for two
years, due to the fact that the contract for Dr. Fulcher's
services has been delayed.
Appointment as follows:
Jack Ridley as Graduate Research Assistant in the Plant
Science Department at a salary rate of $2400 based on
twelve months' service, effective February 1, 1961 (new
position).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Robert Harry Valentine as Instructor in Chemistry at a
salary of $2700 for the Spring semester 1961 (replacement
for Eleanor Stover).
Patricia Sue Hamilton as Graduate Assistant in English at
a salary of $900 for the Spring semester 1961 (replacement
for Katharine Mergen).
Post-Retirement Appointment as follows:
A. L. Higginbotham, Professor of Journalism, for one year,
effective June 30, 1961. Professor Higginbotham will reach
retirement age of 65 by June 30, 1961.
Reappointment as follows:
Evelyn P. Falk as Graduate Assistant in Mathematics at a
salary of $900 for the Spring semester 1961.
Bobby Dean Peck as Graduate Assistant in Health, Physical
Education and Recreation at a salary of $900 for the Spring
semester 1961.
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Maurica G. Osborne, Agriculture Assistant in the Library at
a salary rate of $4400 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective January 1, 1961 (replacement for Ellen P. Robinson).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointment as follows:
Mary Fitzgerald as half-time Reference Librarian, effective
December 1, 1960 at a salary of $225 per month (unfilled
position).
24 Appointments in the Spring semester 1961, Evening
Division.
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Appointments as follows:
Vernon L. Howard as a Coordinator and Consultant in the
Title VIII National Defense Education Act Adult Education
Program, sponsored jointly by the Statewide Services of the
University and the State Vocational Education Department
at a salary of $3750 for six months' service beginning
January 1, 1961.
R. Nelson Meyer to act as Coordinator for the Automated
Data Processing Program (non-credit) at a salary of $650
for the period September 1, 1960 to June 30, 1961 (Reno).
Mr. Douglas Thompson to act as Coordinator for the Automated
Data Processing Program (non-credit) at a salary of $350
for the period September 1, 1960 to June 30, 1961 (Carson
City).
James M. Hoyt as Lecturer in Business Administration in the
Evening Division at a salary of $187.50.
Tenure as follows, effective July 1, 1961:
Howard Christensen, Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Education, College of Agriculture
L. Clair Christensen, Agricultural Agent, Rank II, Agricul-
tural Extension Service, College of Agriculture
Donald W. Marble, Assistant Veterinarian, Agricultural
Experiment Station, College of Agriculture
John L. Carrico, Associate Professor of Music, College of
Arts and Science
George Herman, Instructor in English, College of Arts and
Science
Walter Stanley Palmer, Jr., Associate Professor of Business
Administration and Economics, College of Business
Administration
Donald G. Potter, Assistant Professor of Education, College
of Education
Robert Mc Kee, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineer-
ing, College of Engineering
Aleksis von Volborth, Assistant Mineralogist, Mackay School
of Mines
Jerry Dye, Librarian, Southern Regional Division
Alice D. Mason, Instructor in Health, Physical Education
and Recreation, Southern Regional Division
Dr. Armstrong discussed tenure procedure, which is initiat-
ed with the Department Chairman in consultation with members
of the Department, then forwarded to the Dean, who may dis-
cuss them with the Chairman if he so desires; the recommen-
dation then goes to the Academic Committee which makes
recommendation to the President.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
21. Moapa Valley Land
Dean Adams was present for this time of business. He had
written to Mr. Ray Peterson, Superintendent of the Agricul-
tural Field Station in Southern Nevada, for information
concerning the land proposed for purchase, and especially
the situation regarding water and water rights. Dean Adams
reviewed the request that the site comprises 20 acres and
that the price asked is $7,000 including 10 shares of water
rights in Muddy Valley Irrigation District. Mr. Peterson's
letter stated that investigation on his part indicated that
the water supply would be ample. The 10 shares are preferr-
ed stock or 2.23 cubic feet of water per second per acre on
Summer basis. President Armstrong recommended approval of
the purchase.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the land purchase be
approved and that the Chairman be authorized to sign on
behalf of the Board, pending study and approval of the
agreement by Deputy Attorney General Porter, and if he finds
the agreement to be in order, that Mr. Porter be authorized
to enter into agreement.
22. Land Grant Centennial
Dr. Armstrong briefly explained the program -- that a goal
had been set in the amount of $274,500 for the fifty states
which have Land Grant Institutions. The amount set as
Nevada's share is $5,000. Dr. Young, who has been designat-
ed as the representative of the University to work on Land
Grant Centennial Plans, reported. He suggested that the
State Legislature be requested to pass a resolution commem-
orating the Centennial. He discussed plans to bring to the
attention of the people of the State and of the University
the many benefits which come from a University because it
is a Land Grant Institution. Dr. Armstrong asked for an
expression from the Regents regarding the $5,000. It was
agreed that a committee be appointed to explain the Centen-
nial program to the Governor and/or the Legislature to de-
termine the possibilities of some financial assistance.
23. Faculty Organization Plan
When the original faculty organization plan was approved by
the Board of Regents, action was taken with the stipulation
that at the end of the year it should be evaluated. Dr.
Armstrong had requested the assistance of the University
Council in obtaining reactions of the faculty, so that he
might report to the Regents and to form his own evaluation
of its activities. The Council polled the faculty with a
very detailed questionnaire. Answers indicated that the
majority of the faculty found it satisfactory, and steps
were being taken for improvement in many areas. Some dif-
ficulties were the result of lack of communication between
the Council and the faculty as a whole, or between the
Council and various Departments or Divisions of the Univer-
sity. Dr. Armstrong plans to bring more faculty participa-
tion in the activities. President Armstrong recommended
that the Board accept the report.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Regents accept the report that the plan
is working satisfactorily and that the Administration is
taking steps to modify whatever aspects appear to need im-
provement, and that the plan continue in effect.
24. ASUN Cards
President Armstrong presented the request of the A. S. U. N.
for approval of the action of the Finance Control Board of
the Associated Students in allowing married students to pur-
chase Associated cards for their wives or husbands who are
not attending the University of Nevada. Total cost of the
card is to be $10 per semester and will provide passes to
athletic events, and other activities which are offered free
to A. S. U. N. students. Purchase of the card is to be en-
tirely voluntary, and allotment of funds is to be the same
as for the student body fee. President Armstrong recommend-
ed approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the request be approved, and that the stu-
dents of Nevada Southern, should they so desire, be auth-
orized to use the same plan without further action on the
part of the Board of Regents.
25. University Budget
Dr. Armstrong distributed copies of the budget, prepared by
the State Printer, and reported informally. Cuts recommend-
ed by the Governor for the two year period amount to approx-
imately $1,400,000. The President is to meet with the leg-
islative committees on Ways and Means and Finance and will
make every effort to get the Legislature to increase the
amount as much as possible above the recommendation of the
Governor. The Capital Improvement Program has been recom-
mended by the Governor without change. The request for
matching funds for faculty and staff medical and group life
insurance was cut out.
26. Attorney Generals' Conference
Mr. Porter read an invitation to a National Conference of
University Attorneys to be held at Ann Arbor, Michigan,
April 17-19. Mr. Porter believed that the Conference would
be very beneficial to him as legal representative of the
Board of Regents, and said that the Attorney General had
approved his attending. Dr. Armstrong recommended that
the Regents authorize the expenditure of funds for Mr.
Porter to represent the University of Nevada at the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that Mr. Porter be authorized
to attend the Conference and that funds from the General
Expense budget be used to defray his travel expense.
27. Association of Governing Board of State Universities
Dr. Lombardi called attention to forthcoming meetings of
the Association and their value to the Regents. He espe-
cially referred to a meeting on May 27-30 in Aspen, Colo-
rado, which involves a committee on which Dr. Lombardi has
membership. For this reason he felt it desirable that the
University be represented.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried
unanimously that Dr. Lombardi be authorized to attend the
meeting as the official representative of the Board of
Regents.
28. Nielsen Property
Mr. Porter reported that he had communicated with Mr.
Nielsen and advised him that the University had gone into
escrow regarding his property. He asked Mr. Nielsen about
his part in the transaction. Mr. Nielsen visited Mr. Porter
and said that he had not been informed of the escrow and
that in the meantime damage has been done to his fence, and
that he had suffered other losses and inconveniences on the
part of the University. He is now asking an additional
$1,000 on which basis he is ready to go ahead with the sale.
Mr. Porter was told only recently that the money had not
been placed in escrow by the University, he reported. Mr.
Germain proposed that the Administration be authorized to
take whatever steps are necessary on the part of the Univer-
sity to clear the situation and to report at the next meet-
ing of the Board. Agreed by consensus.
29. Bank Signature Cards
In keeping with action of the Board in election of Officers
and appointment of an Acting Comptroller, signature cards
were signed by Chairman Grant, Vice Chairman Lombardi,
Acting Comptroller Hattori, as follows:
First National Bank
Branch 94-2 University Revolving Fund
Branch 94-2 Federal Extension Division
Main 94-1 Board of Regents
Security National Bank
94-9 New Halls
Nevada Bank of Commerce
94-10 Morrill Nelson Funds (Federal)
94-10 Federal Experiment Station
94-14 National Defense Student Loans
30. Arnold Resolution
As requested by the Board of Regents, Mr. Porter had pre-
pared a resolution commending Weld Arnold for his services
as Regent, and read it as follows:
RESOLUTION #61-1
WHEREAS, Mr. Weld Arnold was elected to serve as Regent
of the University of Nevada for the years 1959-1960,
and has just completed his said term of office in such
capacity; and
WHEREAS, during the years 1959-1960, the University of
Nevada was confronted with many serious problems per-
taining to the development and execution of an exten-
sive Capital Improvement Program, and the increase and
expansion of educational facilities and services in
keeping with the growth and needs of the State of
Nevada; and
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, as a result of ef-
fecting said increase and expansion in its educational
facilities and services has achieved for itself greater
recognition and acknowledgment, both within and without
the State of Nevada, of its significant and important
role, function, and services in the promotion of the
best interests and welfare of the people of the State
of Nevada; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weld Arnold, during his aforesaid term as
a member of the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada, in respect of all official matters of said
Board, did at all times, and to the best of his abili-
ties, render faithful, conscientious and valuable serv-
ices in proper discharge of his official duties and re-
sponsibilities for the promotion of the best interests
and welfare of the University of Nevada and of the
people of the State of Nevada;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board of Regents, University of Nevada, on be-
half of itself, the Administration of the Univer-
sity of Nevada, and the State of Nevada, hereby
officially thank and express their sincere appre-
ciation to Mr. Weld Arnold for the many, varied,
faithful, conscientious, and valuable services
rendered and performed by him throughout his term
of office as a member of the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada, all of which were di-
rected and substantially contributed to the proper
and effective administration of the University's
affairs and the promotion of the best interests
and welfare of the University of Nevada and the
people of the State of Nevada.
2. The Board of Regents and the Administration of the
University of Nevada desire and direct that their
sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Weld Arnold
for valuable services rendered and performed and
contribution made to the promotion of the best in-
terests and welfare of the University of Nevada and
the people of the State of Nevada be noted in the
official minutes of this Board of Regents and the
official records of the University of Nevada.
3. The Board of Regents further directs that a copy of
this Resolution, duly executed by the Chairman of
the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada,
and additionally subscribed by the President of the
University of Nevada on behalf of the Administration
as well as by the individual members of the Board of
Regents be sent to Mr. Weld Arnold.
The above Resolution, duly made by Regent Ray Germain, and
seconded by Regent Dr. Fred Anderson, was unanimously adopt-
ed the 28th day of January, 1961, by the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada at its official meeting held at
Reno, Nevada.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
31. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board was set for Saturday, Febru-
ary 25, 1961, in Reno.
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
01-28-1961
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