January 9-10, 1986
1-09-1986
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
January 9-10, 1986
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditorium
Student Union, University of Nevada-Reno.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert C. Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Dr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Mark Dawson, Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Barbara Agonia (CCCC),
Gretchen Billow (WNCC), John Clevenger (TMCC), John Watson (DRI),
James Deacon (UNLV), Christopher Exline (UNR), Jim Williams and
Jan Mecham (Unit) and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 1:10 P.M.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held Decem-
ber 5, 1985.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in Ref.
C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the appointment of Mr. Richard Harjo to the
TMCC Advisory Board. Mr. Harjo is a former ASTM Stu-
dent Body President and is employed by the State as a
Mental Health Technician.
Mrs. Gallagher moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda and
approval of the prepared agenda with the authority to change
the order of items as specified throughout the meeting.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
President Calabro announced WNCC Faculty Senate Chair Don Belfi
passed away in late December, and said he will be greatly missed.
2. Approved the Funds and Construction Project, and Report on
Mackay School of Mines, UNR
Accepted $10,000,000 in federal funds for construction of
Phase II at the Mackay School of Mines. On December 20,
1985, Congress approved, and President Reagan signed into
law, a bill providing funds for a Phase II addition to the
Mackay School of Mines at UNR. The 70,000 sq. ft. addition
will house the Strategic Minerals Center. President Crowley
indicated that the construction project and development of
the computerized policy center will amount to $10,000,000.
Further, President Crowley requested permission to seek ap-
proval of the project and request $200,000 from the Interim
Finance Committee of the Nevada State Legislature to begin
architectural work on the Phase II project, with the under-
standing the funds will be reimbursed when federal monies
are received. Chairman Klaich stated that Governor Richard
Bryan has suggested the naming of the new building in honor
of Senator Paul Laxalt.
Dean Jim Taranik, Mackay School of Mines, reported on the
Federal Strategic Materials Research Program at UNR. See
Ref. I for report, filed with the permanent minutes. Dean
Taranik stated there would be a 2-year program of one-time
funding which will consist of $10 million that is already
appropriated for FY 1986 and $5 million to be sought by
Congressional directive in FY 87.
The 1986 $10 million federal grant will be used to construct
a 70,000 sq. ft. Phase II building with a basement at an
estimated cost of $8,750,000; provide equipment for the
Phase II building at an estimated cost of $1,250,000; and
relocate the Generic Center and allied facilities from the
Historic Mackay School of Mines building to the new build-
ing.
The 1987 $5 million federal grant will be used to construct
new facilities for a Strategic Materials Research Library
at an estimated cost of $2,500,000; construct new facilities
for Strategic Materials Policy Center at an estimated cost
of $1,250,000; and provide computer equipment and special-
ized data retrieval equipment for Strategic Materials Policy
Center at an estimated cost of $1,250,000.
Dean Taranik stated plans are to dedicate the new building
in May, 1988, the 100th anniversary of the Mackay School of
Mines.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the $10 million from the Na-
tional Strategic Materials Stockpile Transactions Fund,
managed by the General Services Administration, to construct
and equip Phase II of the new Mines building. Further, Ms.
Del Papa moved to approve securing the additional $5 million
in federal funding to complete the entire strategic materi-
als research program at the University of Nevada-Reno. Fur-
ther, Ms. Del Papa moved approval to seek permission for
these projects from the Interim Finance Committee of the
Legislature and to request an initial $200,000 in reimburs-
able funding to begin preliminary architectural studies re-
lated to all construction pertaining to the entire stra-
tegic materials program. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion
carried.
Ms. Del Papa congratulated Dean Taranik, President Crowley
and staffs for their efforts in securing funds and develop-
ing the construction project. She encouraged that the
architectural integrity of the UNR quad be maintained. Mr.
Howard Wynn and Ms. Joyce Hall of the Mackay School of Mines
Advisory Board were introduced. Ms. Del Papa extended an
invitation to all to attend the Mackay School of Mines
reception to be held that evening.
Mr. Foley stated the Mackay School of Mines is part of
Nevada's heritage. The Mining School was mandated in the
State Constitution in the establishment of the University
System. He thanked Dean Taranik, Senator Laxalt, Director
Horton, BLM, and the congressional delegation for placing
Mackay School of Mines in a worldwide perspective.
Ms. Del Papa extended an invitation to view the Mackay
Silver display at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 1986.
She suggested a walk-in valut be constructed during remodel-
ing of the old building in which to display the collection.
3. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Ms. Del Papa, seconded by Mrs. Whitley, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profession-
al competence or physical or mental health of a person in
accordance with NRS 241.030.
The Board reconvened at 10:35 A.M., Friday, January 10, 1986.
Mr. Karamanos entered the meeting at this time.
4. Approved the Building Design, NNCC
Approved the building design for Phase III at NNCC. Mr.
J. D. Long, Architect, presented the building design and
construction timetable. The building design will include
a multi-purpose room, student service area, faculty offices
and mechanical area to include heating and cooling machinery
for the building. The estimated budget is $805,000 and the
bid process is scheduled to begin in April, 1986.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the building design as sub-
mitted. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
President Berg expressed his enthusiasm for this new build-
ing. Mrs. Sheerin queried whether this building would be
able to utilize telecommunication and stated that while
construction is being done, this is the most cost effective
method to install a cabling network. President Berg stated
the building would be able to utilize a telecommunications
network, but funding has not been available. The Capital
Improvement Fee funds may be used at a later date for the
network.
Chairman Klaich introduced Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Chairman of the
Scholarship and Prizes Committee at UNR.
5. Approved the Preliminary Plans, Beam Engineering Building,
UNLV
Approved the preliminary plans for the Thomas T. Beam Engi-
neering building at UNLV. President Maxson extended his
gratitude to the State Public Works Board and reported there
was much input on these plans from the Engineering Advisory
Board and faculty. He introduced architects George Garlock
and Bill Snyder from Tate-Snyder/Kittrell-Garlock, who pre-
sented the preliminary plans.
Mr. Foley, Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Sparks and Mrs.
Whitley jointly moved to accept the preliminary plans of the
Beam Engineering building. Ms. Del Papa, Mrs. Gallagher and
Mrs. Sheerin jointly seconded. Motion carried.
President Maxson emphasized that the roof space will serve
as a lab for the students to perform outdoor experiments.
He announced that Summa Corporation has agreed either to
loan or donate artifacts of the late Mr. Howard Hughes to
be displayed in the exhibition hall. The estimated cost of
the project is $14.7 million and $1 million will be gifted
to purchase equipment.
6. Approved Sabbatical Leave, 1986-87, DRI
Nevada Revised Statutes and Board of Regents policy provide
for the total number of sabbatical leaves which may be
awarded each year.
Utilizing the criteria which have been followed in previous
years, the maximum available leaves for DRI in 1986-87 are
two.
President Hidy recommended one sabbatical leave for DRI be
awarded to the following:
Dr. Steve Wheatcraft
See Ref. D for summary of proposed project, filed in the
Regents Office.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of DRI's Sabbatical Leave,
1986-87. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
7. Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded by the institution Presidents
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the March 13-14, 1986 meet-
ing.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed the following promotions, effective July 1, 1986:
Robert E. Blesse, to Rank III, Library
*Bonnie Brinton, to Associate Professor of Speech Pathol-
ogy & Audiology
Lucille R. Guckes, to Professor of Curriculum & Instruc-
tion
*Robert W. Hammond, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
Robert Thomas King, to Rank III, Library
*Cecile Lindsay, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Francesco Manca, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Nelson Rojas, to Professor of Foreign Languages &
Literatures
Stephen St. Jeor, to Professor of Microbiology
Kenton M. Sanders, to Professor of Physiology
Donald W. Winne, to Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1986:
*John Bates, to Associate Professor of Counseling, Educa-
tional Psychology and Foundations
William J. Corney, to Professor of Management
Andrea Fontana, to Professor of Sociology
Joseph Fry, to Professor of History
Richard Harp, to Professor of English
James Hazen, to Professor of English
Carol Kimball, to Professor of Music
*Nancy Master, to Rank III, Library
Lyell E. Metcalf, to Associate Professor of Hotel
Administration
Gary Palmer, to Professor of Anthropology
Rick Tilman, to Professor of Arts and Letters
*Also recommended for tenure.
8. Recommendations for Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
by the institution Presidents for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled for
the March 13-14, 1986 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to the
following:
Renato G. Bautista, Professor of Chemical/Metallurgical
Engineering
*Bonnie Brinton, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology
& Audiology
Michelle A. Gross, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
P. E. and Dance
*Robert W. Hammond, Extension Agent-in-Charge of Southern
Extension Area
Gregory J. Highison, Associate Professor of Anatomy
Ling-Jung Koong, Associate Dean and Associate Director
of Animal Science
*Cecile Lindsay, Assistant Professor of Foreign Lan-
guages & Literatures
Phyllis A. Reed, Department Chair of Social & Health
Resources
Julie Schorr, Associate Professor of Nursing
Gordon B. Severance, Professor of Managerial Science
Stewart W. Shankel, Professor of Internal Medicine
Dave Torell, Area Extension Specialist of Southern
Extension Area
Larry A. Walters, Assistant Professor and Director of
Technical Speech & Theatre
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to
the following:
*John Bates, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Educa-
tional Psychology & Foundations
Ranel Erickson, Associate Professor of Management
*Nancy Master, Reference Librarian of the Library
William Robinson, Assistant Professor and Director of
Business and Economics
James Selser, Associate Professor of Science, Math &
Engineering
Evangelos Yfantis, Associate Professor of Science, Math
& Engineering
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to
the following:
Alan Balboni, Dean of Educational Services
D. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Eardley
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to
the following:
Deborah Baker, Radiological Technology, Allied Health
Mary Love, Nursing, Allied Health
Diana Mc Coy, Economics, Arts & Sciences
Anne-Louise Pacheco, Publications & Public Information,
Arts & Science
Keiko Pitter, Business, Business/Management
Paul Ringkob, Controller, Business/Management
John Septien, Welding, Industrial/Technical & Public
Service
E. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to
the following:
Michon Mackedon, English
Claude B. Peden, Auto/Diesel
Donna Sacks, Counseling Services
Sable Shaw, Allied Health Programs & ADN Program
F. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to
the following:
Ruth Holland, Coordinator/Instructor, Nursing
*Also recommended for promotion or assignment to rank.
9. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held January 9, 1986, were made by Regent Jo
Ann Sheerin, Chairman.
(1) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an A. A. S. degree
in Medical Laboratory Technology at Clark County Com-
munity College, as contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in the
Regents Office.
This proposed Capstone program between Clark County
Community College and the University of Nevada School
of Medicine would train entry level medical laboratory
technicians. Those who complete the A. A. S. and de-
sire to continue their education may be admitted to the
School of Medicine with Junior standing.
The curriculum will require the completion of 74-76
credits, with 27 credits in the major area. 62-64 of
the required credits will be taken from CCCC and will
transfer to UNR. Credits taken in UNR courses also may
be used toward completing the baccalaureate degree.
The School of Medicine will seek accreditation for 18
students per year, although this number may vary in the
future, depending on clinical affiliations.
Both institutions will be responsible for funding, and
in the 4th year of the program, the total budget is
anticipated to be $38,113. Students fees and FTE en-
rollment will be credited either to CCCC or to the
Medical School, depending upon the affiliation of the
instructor. The Phase I Proposal was approved by the
Board of Regents in October, 1985.
Dr. Alan Balboni, Dean of Educational Services at CCCC,
credited Dr. Alison Mc Pherson, Director of Science &
Health at CCCC, as being instrumental in organizing
this program with the School of Medicine.
Dr. John Unrue, Vice President of Academic Affairs at
UNLV, stated that UNLV plans to add a 2-year program
in Medical Laboratory Technology so that the 2-year
students at CCCC will be able to transfer and complete
their 4-year degree at UNLV. This program at UNLV will
not duplicate the CCCC program.
The Campuses were encouraged to work with the Telecom-
munications Task Force and to utilize this program as
a showcase model for the System.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the Phase II program,
A. A. S. in Medical Laboratory Technology at CCCC.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
(2) Approved the Phase II Proposal for a Master of Judicial
Studies at UNR, as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the
Regents Office.
This cooperative program will be offered through the
University of Nevada-Reno and the National Judicial
College, and the National Counsel for Juvenile and
Family Court Judges. Two major courses of study will
be offered, MJS with a major for trial judges, and MJS
with a major for juvenile court judges.
A minimum requirement for admission will be a Doctorate
of Jurisprudence or a Bachelor of Laws, and evidence
of professional achievement. The program will be self-
supporting and will be offered during the Summer Ses-
sion with costs shared by the participants, State
judicial education funds, foundation support and other
grants.
The Phase I Proposal was approved by the Board of Re-
gents in October, 1985.
Mr. Foley stated this was an excellent program and will
elevate the court bench and system of justice and that
the program would meet needs of the legal community.
Dean Neal Ferguson, Continuing Education at UNR, com-
mended Ms. Jane Nelson, Co-Director of Academic Depart-
ment at the National Judicial College, for her efforts
in organization and cooperation on behalf of the Na-
tional Judicial College.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Phase II program,
Master of Judicial Studies at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Foley congratulated President Crowley, President
Davies, Regent Sheerin, Dean Ferguson, the National
Judicial College, and the National Council for Juvenile
and Family Court Judges for their efforts in establish-
ing this program.
(3) Other discussion items were:
a. Vice Chancellor Fox reported that on January 27-30,
1986, EDUCOM will send a team to study the UNS
academic computing. It will meet with UNSCC in
the north and south, Presidents, Vice Presidents
and faculty on each Campus. EDUCOM will issue
recommendations which will be reported to the Board
at the March meeting.
b. Vice Chancellor Fox reported on the Regents Schol-
ars Program, stating that alternatives are being
reviewed for awards to top Nevada high school stu-
dents attending institutions within the State. A
survey was sent to students who have attended
Nevada high schools and who have chosen to continue
their education out-of-state.
c. Residency requirements, tuition waivers and out-of-
state tuition issues were forwarded to the Aca-
demic Affairs Council and the Council of Presidents
along with the issues of athletic scholarships,
reciprocity agreements and the WICHE program.
10. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held January 9, 1986, were made by Regent Whitley, Chairman.
(1) Approved the audit report of UNS unused annual leave as
presented by Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal,
filed in the Regents Office. In order to avoid mathe-
matical errors, the audit recommended leave records
should be maintained on a computer system.
Chairman Whitley requested personnel officers to report
to the Audit Committee after deciding how the leave
records will be calculated and maintained.
(2) Approved the audit report of the Concert Hall, UNLV,
as presented by Mrs. Cardinal, filed in the Regents
Office.
President Maxson noted that a policy has been written
establishing a charge to academic Departments of 50%
of the cost paid by other on-Camups users for the use
of the Hall as recommended by the audit report.
(3) Approved the audit report of CSUN, as presented by Mrs.
Cardinal, filed in the Regents Office.
President Maxson indicated he had requested modifica-
tion of the course note-taking service to insure it
does not encourage student absenteeism. He further
indicated that unsupervised CSUN office telephone lines
had been discontinued and UNLV has been reimbursed for
personal telephone charges; a policy has been estab-
lished that the Dean of Students must approve all
trade-out contracts; and CSUN is developing a proce-
dures manual to be reviewed by appropriate UNLV staff
prior to requesting approval from the Board.
Chairman Whitley requested that each item addressed
in an audit be included in quarterly follow-up reports.
Mr. Sean Kelleher, CSUN President, informed the Board
that CSUN was addressing the audit recommendations.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mr. Karmanos seconded.
Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich and Mrs. Whitley complimented Mrs. Cardinal
on the format of the audit report.
President Maxson introduced Mr. Gus Varona, CSUN President of
the Student Senate.
The Board recessed the open meeting to return to a closed person-
nel session. The Board reconvened in open meeting at 1:30 P.M.
11. Approved the Regent Bylaws Changes
Approved changes to the Regents Bylaws contained in Ref. B,
filed with the permanent minutes.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson and General Counsel Klasic acknow-
ledged that this constituted the Board's second reading of
these changes which would become effective immediately.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Regent Bylaws changes.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approved the Changes to UNS Code
Approved Code changes as recommended by the System Govern-
ance Committee as contained in Ref. C, filed with the per-
manent minutes.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the UNS Code changes. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded.
The change would substitute the "Council of Presidents" in
place of "Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet", which appears in
Sections 1.4.10, Authorization for the Cabinet, and 5.4.1,
outlining reasons for termination.
Faculty Senate responses were received in the Regents Office
from CCCC, TMCC and UNLV relating their concern over input
into financial exigency matters and being excluded from the
Presidents Council. General Counsel Klasic explained that
in financial exigency faculty is included in the process.
The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet includes the Faculty Sen-
ate Chairmen as members, with the main purpose to be that
of reviewing the agenda prior to the Regents meeting. The
Presidents Council does not include Faculty Senate Chairmen
as members. Approximately a year ago, with travel funds at
a premium, the Advisory Cabinet used teleconferencing for
the agenda review discussions with the Chairmen. This did
not prove to be a satisfactory solution and was discontin-
ued, with the President reviewing the agenda with the Chair-
man once the agenda had been published, but prior to the
Board meeting.
The concern of the 3 Senate Chairmen centered around 1) not
having input into the agenda prior to its publication and
2) in not having the Systemwide viewpoints on items in order
to fully relay information to their constituents, and 3)
using this opportunity for the Senate Chairmen to meet on
their own to discuss mutual concerns.
Dr. John Clevenger, TMCC Faculty Senate Chairman, stated
that the Presidents were, indeed, reviewing the agendas with
them, but requested a Systemwide forum with Presidents and
Chairmen.
President Maxson stated he had no problem wih involving the
Faculty Senate Chairs, but the travel expense is not in the
budget. He suggested the Board adopt the language of "Coun-
cil of Presidents" and request that Presidents address the
issue of involving the Faculty Senate Chairs in the agenda
process.
Dr. Chris Exline, UNR Faculty Senate Chair, stated the other
Faculty Senate Chairs in attendance were also in agreement
with President Maxson's suggestion.
Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich referred to the Council of Presidents the
question of involvement by the Senate Chairmen.
13. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Commit-
tee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held January 9, 1986, were made by Regent
Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved the 1986 Summer Session budgets for CCCC (Ref.
B-1a), NNCC (Ref. B-1b), TMCC (Ref. B-1c), and UNR
(Ref. B-1d), filed in the Regents Office.
(2) Approved the self-supporting budget, UNR, for electron-
ic equipment maintenance in the amount of $115,000, as
contained in Ref. B-2, filed in the Regents Office.
(3) Approved the use of capital improvement funds, NNCC,
in the amount of $12,000, to improve the exhaust system
in the diesel and welding shops.
(4) Approved the change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
17, Section 10, Student Fees for Summer School Regis-
tration to raise the undergraduate fee from $36 to $39
and the graduate fee from $41 to $43 at UNLV.
(5) Accepted the report on the 1987-89 Operating Budget
parameters and priorities as presented by Vice Chan-
cellor Sparks. The base budget parameters include the
following:
(a) Reduce student/faculty ratios to 1979-81 level.
(b) Reduce classified support ratios for Community
Colleges to 5:1.
(c) Add maintenance money for "one shot" equipment
approved by 1985 Legislature.
(d) Add MIS operational support to meet ongoing costs
resulting from the expenditure of the $2.15 mil-
lion approved by the 1985 Legislature.
(e) Add inflationary increases (estimated at 5%) for
all current base budget expenditures except
salaries.
(f) Continue 2.5% merit salary funding for teaching
faculty.
The Council of Presidents will develop the Systemwide
enhancement budget paramters and priorities and pre-
sent them for approval by the Regents at the March
meeting.
Jim Deacon, UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman, reported
that the UNLV Faculty Senate had passed a resolution
requesting merit pay be expanded to include all facul-
ty. Regent Klaich and Vice Chancellor Sparks noted
that the Board of Regents does not have jurisdiction
to expand the definition of the present merit pay pool
within the base budget, but that a request to include
all professionals in the merit pay system will be in-
cluded in the enhancement budget.
(6) Approved the 1987-91 Capital Improvement Program report
as presented by Vice Chancellor Sparks, (Ref. J is
filed with permanent minutes) noting the rationale used
in prioritizing the CIP requests:
(1) Critical improvements required to maintain exist-
ing facilities and to meet safety requirements
(projects 1-6).
(2) Projects required to meet accreditation standards,
projects which were deferred by the 1985 Legisla-
ture and the remainder of Campus priority I im-
provements (projects 7-11).
(3) Projects which were on the 1985 capital improve-
ment list which have been working their way up
the list but which were neither deferred nor ap-
proved by the 1985 Legislature (projects 12-22).
(4) New projects and re-prioritized old projects
(projects 23-35).
Regents discussed the need to become more knowledgeable
about all of the capital improvement projects and Dep-
uty Chancellor Dawson recommended that, as Regents meet
on each Campus, appropriate CIP requests will be re-
viewed.
(7) Accepted the UNS planning publication report as pre-
sented by Vice Chancellor Fox, who distributed copies
of drafted planning information being compiled for
presentation to the legislative interim Committee to
Study Funding for Higher Education at its February 12,
1986 meeting.
At its meeting on January 21, 1986, the Council of
Presidents will complete the document to be presented
to the legislative interim Committee and it will be
made available to the Regents prior to submission to
that Committee.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
14. Report and Recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Liaison Com-
mittee meeting, held January 9, 198, were made by Regent
Gallagher, Chairman.
(1) As an information item, the Committee recommended con-
sideration of the different types of information/pub-
lications from higher education systems throughout the
country, which Pamela Galloway, Director of Public In-
formation, presented to the Committee. She recommended
that the University of Nevada System publish a State-
wide publication.
The Committee will report back to the Board with its
final recommendation.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Mrs. Gallagher sec-
onded. Motion carried.
15. Approved Resolution Re: Community College Month
Approved the following resolution which honors February as
Community College Month.
RESOLUTION #86-1
WHEREAS, a network of Community Colleges was established
within the University of Nevada System two decades ago
to offer in-state postsecondary educational opportuni-
ties available to all Nevadans; and
WHEREAS, today nearly 27,000 Nevadans are enrolled in
Clark County Community College, Northern Nevada Com-
munity College, Truckee Meadows Community College and
Western Nevada Community College; and
WHEREAS, Nevada's 4 Community Colleges offer occupa-
tional/technical training, University transfer and pre-
professional programs, developmental education, com-
munity services programs and counseling and guidance
to thousands of residents; and
WHEREAS, Clark, Northern, Truckee Meadows and Western
Nevada Community Colleges have assumed a leadership
role in educating the State's workforce to help achieve
economic development and diversification; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing high-quality post-
secondary education to Nevadans, the 4 Community
Colleges serve their communities through numerous
cultural, recreational and civic awareness activities;
and
WHEREAS, Nevada's Community Colleges provide an oppor-
tunity to obtain postsecondary education at low cost
for many people who could not otherwise afford one;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada System proclaims
February, 1986 as Nevada Community College Month and
calls upon the people of the State of Nevada to observe
such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the resolution regarding
Community College Month. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Sheerin pointed out that February also has been de-
clared National Community College Month. Ms. Galloway
informed the Board the Governor has signed this proclama-
tion and the institutional public information officers
are developing different promotional activities to be held
during February.
16. Approved the Graduate Student Association Constitution, UNLV
Approved the Graduate Student Association Constitution as
contained in Ref. E, filed with the permanent minutes.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Graduate Student Associ-
ation Constitution at UNLV. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion
carried.
17. Approved to List Property for Sale, UNLV
Approved to list UNLV property for sale at the corner of
Casino Center Boulevard and Clark Street in Las Vegas,
Nevada, with a licensed realtor in Las Vegas and to pay a
reasonable commission upon completion of the sale.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval to list UNLV property for sale
with a licensed realtor in Las Vegas. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Approved the Handbook Change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 19
Part-time Instructional Staff Salary Schedules
Approved a revision to Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 19 of the
Board of Regents Handbook. The revision is in response to
the 1985-87 increases for part-time instruction, but will
still maintain instructional flexibility in establishing
part-time instructor salaries and progression on the sched-
ule. See Ref. F, filed in the Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing Part-Time Instructional Staff Salary Schedules. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
19. 1984-85 UNR Scholarship Report
President Crowley introduced Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Chairman
of the Scholarships and Prizes Committee at UNR. Dr. Mc
Queen gave an extensive report on the 1984-85 UNR Scholar-
ship program, stating that UNR students have received $1.4
million in scholarship monies in 1984-85. This is a 23%
increase from last year's awards. 30% of the Freshman class
received awards and 29% of the entire student population
received awards. Dr. Mc Queen informed the Board that in
1957 there were 9 permanent endowments and at present there
115 endowments. He pointed out that while "super scholar-
ships" look good at first, once the total amount is given it
results in a smaller number of scholarships being awarded.
President Crowley thanked Dr. Mc Queen for his past 29 years
of service to this Committee and for his enthusiastic in-
terest in the program.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the 1984-85 UNR Scholarship
Report. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
20. Approved the Mission and Goals Statement, UNR
Approved the Mission and Goals Statement for UNR as contain-
ed in Ref. G, filed in the Regents Office.
General Counsel Klasic recommended the following statement
to be added to the Mission and Goals Statement prepared by
UNR:
The missions and goals stated herein represent a desired
end to the University's activities only. They do not
constitute a binding, contractual obligation to meet
or supply the activities and goals stated herein.
He related that once statements are reduced to writing, they
can be perceived as promises and, if placed in the insti-
tution's catalog, may be found to be binding contractual
obligations, which, if not fulfilled, may subject the UNS
to liability. The purpose of the above language is to
eliminate or reduce that risk.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the UNR's Mission and Goals
Statement to include the caveat of General Council Klasic.
Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
21. Approved the Cooperative Agreement, UNR
Approved a cooperative agreement between the Nevada Mental
Health Institute and the System on behalf of the School of
Medicine, which is filed in the Regents Office.
The agreement provides for the employment of a faculty mem-
ber in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
who will also serve as Medical Program Director for the
Institute. The Institute will make its facilities available
for clinical teaching experience and will provide all funds
necessary for the employment of the faculty member.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the revised cooperative agree-
ment between the Nevada Mental Health Institute and the Sys-
tem on behalf of the School of Medicine. Ms. Del Papa sec-
onded. Motion carried. Mr. Karamanos abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
22. New Business
At the joint meeting of State Board of Education and the
Board of Regents, a joint report on education in Nevada was
approved for publication. During the December 5, 1985 Board
of Regents meeting, Chairman Klaich requested that inasmuch
as this item had not appeared on the agenda and was not an
emergency item, approval be rescinded and placed on another
agenda for consideration. He requested this item to be
placed on the March agenda.
The Board recessed the open meeting to return to a closed person-
nel session.
Ms. Del Papa moved to adjourned the closed personnel session.
Mrs. Sheerin seconded. The motion carried and the Board returned
to open session.
Ms. Del Papa moved to adjourn. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
01-09-1986