January 10-11, 1969
1-10-1969
Pages 142-191
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
January 10-11, 1969
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Travis Lounge
of the Jot Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UN)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (NSU)
Vice Chancellor Wendell A. Mordy (DRI)
Mr. Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager (UN)
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager (NSU)
Dr. Donald Driggs, Chairman, UN Faculty Senate
Professor Roger Miller, Chairman, NSU Faculty
Senate
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UN)
Mr. Joe Bell, ASUN President
Mr. Bill Terry, CSNS President
The meeting was called to order at 9:25 A.M. by Chairman
Anderson.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Hug, the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 13-14, 1968 were approved
with the following correction:
Page 131, Paragraph 17.C., change $16,534 in the third
paragraph to read $16,706.
2. Election of Officers
Chairman Anderson noted that the By-Laws of the Board pro-
vide that the Officers of the Board shall include a Chair-
man and Vice Chairman, "elected from among the membership
of the Board at the organization meeting of the Board in
January of the odd-numbered years and shall serve two-year
terms." Accordingly, he requested nominations for these
two offices:
Mr. Grant nominated Procter Hug, Jr., as Chairman. Nomina-
tion was seconded by Mr. Ronzone.
Dr. White nominated Mrs. Knudtsen as Chairman. Mr. Hug
seconded the nomination.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, that the
nominations for Chairman be closed.
Mrs. Knudtsen nominated Mr. Thomas Bell as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Hug seconded the nomination.
Mr. Jacobsen moved that nominations for Vice Chairman be
closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Mr. Bell as Vice Chairman. Motion carried.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the By-Laws provide that a "Secre-
tary to the Board shall be selected by the Board from with-
out its membership from among a panel of persons nominated
by the Chancellor of the University." He recommended that
Mrs. Bonnie Smotony be continued as Secretary to the Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that although she was honored to have
been nominated, she felt that she lived too far away, and
that the office of Chairman required more attention than
she could provide, and asked that her name be withdrawn.
Mr. Jacobsen moved that in view of the statement by Mrs.
Knudtsen, her withdrawal be accepted and the Secretary be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Hug as
Chairman. Motion seconded by Mr. Grant, carried without
dissent.
Dr. Anderson stated that it had been a privilege and an
honor to have served as Chairman during the past 4 years
and to have worked with the other members of the Board.
He added that he was pleased to pass the Chairmanship
into the capable hands of Mr. Hug.
Mr. Hug assumed the Chair and expressed appreciation for
his election, adding that congratulations were in order to
Dr. Anderson and Mrs. Knudtsen for their effective leader-
ship while in office. He noted the significant changes
which had taken place at both Universities during the past
4 years. He particularly noted the additional acreage added
to both Campuses, the number of buildings completed on both
Campuses, the new programs initiated and the increase in
enrollment at the University of Nevada from 2835 to 5700 and
at NSU from 994 to 3600.
3. Acceptance of Gifts
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following list of gifts
and grants received by the University and recommended
their acceptance by the Board:
University of Nevada
Library
Mr. Kenneth J. Carpenter, Reno - one copy of "The Springing
of the Blade" by William Everson, manuscript and corres-
pondence of W. Everson, corrected proof sheets and printer's
dummy of the book and a letter from Walter Van Tilburg
Clark (estimated value $250).
Mr. Harvey Dickerson, Carson City - one copy of the memoirs
of John H. Cazier.
Mr. Edward F. Ferrell, Reno - numerous journals, periodi-
cals and books.
Mr. Andrew Ginocchio and Dr. and Mrs. William M. Peltier,
Saratoga, California - $10 in memory of Alfred Merritt
Smith.
Lake Tahoe Area Council, South Tahoe, California - copy of
the "Lake Tahoe 1980: Regional Plan".
Professor Robert J. Laughter, Reno - one book, "Where No
Birds Fly".
Mr. Francesco Leoni, Rome, Italy - one book, "Storia Dei
Partiti Politiei Italiani".
Mr. and Mrs. Parker Liddell, Reno - 24 volumes of "Authors
Digest".
Mr. Andrew Osborne, Red Bluff, California - one copy of
"Peter Lassen of California".
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Pine, Reno - $5 in memory of Mr.
Tom Burner.
Mrs. Olga Reifschneider, Reno - copies of "Eskimo" (vols.
76, 77 and 78).
Miss Sielaff, Reno - several books.
Miss Marie Trommer, Brooklyn, New York - Miss Trommer's
translation into Russian of some poems of Robert Burns.
Mrs. Raymond L. Spangler, Redwood City, California - $50
in memory of Mr. Alfred Merritt Smith.
WAAIME Auxiliary, Reno - $20 in memory of Mrs. Otto
Steinheimer.
University of Western Ontario, London, Canada - one copy
of "Miscelanea Hispanica".
Mrs. George Wingfield, Reno - $25 in memory of Mr. Herbert
Witt.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Dr. George Burns, Reno - one violin, estimated value of
$300.
Mr. Frank H. Bartholomew, New York City, New York - hono-
rarium and travel expenses due him as a Scripps Lecturer
to the Journalism Department (approximate value $700).
Nevada Opera Guild, Reno - $100 to the Department of Music.
Dr. C. E. Piersall, Reno - various medical x-ray equipment
items, donated to the Electrical Engineering Department.
Estimated value of several thousand dollars.
Western Electric Company, Allentown, Pennsylvania - Kulicke
and Soffa Lead Bonder to the Electrical Engineering Depart-
ment.
Dr. Robert Whittemore, Reno - $56 contribution to the Arts
Festival.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stone Willim, New York City - furniture
valued at $6800.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
Mr. Frank H. Bartholomew, New York City, New York - $1000
to the Kate L. Bartholomew Scholarship Fund.
Dr. and Mrs. William F. Clapp, Reno - $10 to the Mineral
County Teachers Program.
Mr. John Fuller, Miami Beach, Florida - $50 to Anne Brent
Scholarship Fund for Korean Music students.
Mr. Wilbur May, Reno - $2000 to the Wilbur May Scholarship
Fund for the Art Department.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sicular, San Francisco, California -
$900 scholarship stipend for the academic year 1968-69.
Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club, Zephyr Cove - $175
Contributions to the Robert A. Hanson Memorial Scholarship
Fund:
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Balsi, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Boegle, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Butler, Sparks - $5
Mr. and Mrs. A. Cerfoglio and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Caramello, Reno - $5
Dr. Howard P. Cords, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. John Czykowski, Steamboat - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Max Flores, Sparks - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hanson, Reno - $10
Jewel Trio Bowling League, Sparks - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnson, Lincoln, Nebraska - $5
Kings and Queens Bowling League, Reno - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Marcelino Landa, Reno - $5
Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lenz, Reno - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Linscott, Reno - $5
Lyon County Farm Bureau, Yerington - $7.50
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Olsen, Sparks - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Paddock, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre F. Pradere, Carson City - $10
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge #9, Sparks - $5
Mr. Maurice Rose, Lovelock - $10
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Robertini, Reno - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Rowe, Sparks - $7
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rucker, Steamboat - $10
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Schefcik, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Smith, Steamboat - $7
Mrs. Elvera W. Smith, Oakland, California - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Smithers, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Squires, Reno - $3
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Thran, Sparks - $10
Mr. and Mrs. William Ulrich, Reno - $5
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Young, Reno - $25
Grants as follows:
Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D. C. - $10,000
for support of "Experienced Teacher Program" under the
direction of Dr. Charles Bartl.
Wilbur D. May, Double Diamond Land and Livestock Company,
Reno - $1000 for research on reproduction physiology under
the direction of Dr. W. D. Foote.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C.:
$22,140 for support of a "Short Course for College
Teachers in Earth Sciences", under the direction of
Dr. Joseph Lintz.
$46,922 for support of "1969 Summer Institute in
Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers", under
the direction of Dr. R. N. Tompson.
Nevada Southern University
Library:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $11.25
Mr. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $15 in memory of Mr. Frank
Mc Namee and Mr. Reid O. Taylor.
Mr. Oscar J. Scherer, Las Vegas - $25
The Schick Foundation, Wilton, Connecticut - $5000
Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Shapiro, New York City - a painting,
"Spring in the Southwestern Desert" by "Ulla" Praxel.
Contributions to the Performing Arts Center:
Mr. Bruce Beckley, Las Vegas - stock valued at $3298.75
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Beggs, Las Vegas - $2500
Dr. and Mrs. Kirk V. Cammack, Las Vegas - $250
Dr. Sol T. De Lee, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Goldfarb, Las Vegas - $250
Mr. R. B. Griffith, Las Vegas - $1000
Mr. and Mrs. George Rudiak, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon B. Willis, Las Vegas - $750
Miscellaneous Gifts
Artists and Craftsmen's Guild, Las Vegas - $25 to the Art
Gallery.
Mr. Shecky Green, Beverly Hills, California - $1000 to the
Athletic Program.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ca Dura, Las Vegas - $20 to the Music
Concert Series.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Orleans, Las Vegas - $5 to the Music
Concert Series.
Scholarships
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Las Vegas - $250
American Institute of Mining Engineers of Southern Nevada,
Las Vegas - $250
Contributions to the Basil Music Scholarship:
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Basil, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. Roni Basil, Topanga, California - $100
Mr. Melvin J. Bly, North Hollywood, California - $10
The Establishment, Hollywood, California - $50
Miss Gayle Ravese, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. Don Rickles, New York City, New York - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schags, Tenafly, New Jersey - $15
Mr. Hank Shank, Las Vegas - $20
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. Arturo Trapletti, Las Vegas - $10
System and General
Contributions to the DRI Museum at NSU in Memory of Mr.
Leon Rockwell, Sr.:
Mrs. M. L. Botts, Las Vegas - $7
Mrs. Mary S. Campagna, Portland, Oregon - $5
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Godfrey, Portland, Oregon - $5
Keltner, Milam and Johnson, Las Vegas - $25
Manitoba Museum of Man, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - $4
Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, Oregon - $10
Miscellaneous Gifts
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen, Austin - $100 to the Basque Studies
Program, DRI.
Grants
Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. - $10,400 to
supplement the grant entitled, "Water Quality Regium of the
Tahoe-Truckee System", under the direction of Dr. John
Sharp, DRI.
NASA, Washington, D. C. - $26,488 for support of "Propaga-
tion and Mode Coupling of Plasma Waves in Inhomogenous
Plasmas with Special Emphasis to Problems in Solar Physics",
under the direction of Dr. F. Winterberg, DRI.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted as
reported and the Secretary be requested to send appropri-
ate acknowledgement to the donors.
4. Medical Education Feasibility Study
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this study was presented to
the Board of Regents in November 1968 and discussed again
at the December meeting. He further noted that although
offering of the graduate degree of Master of Science in
Health Sciences by the University of Nevada is included
in the study, the presentation of the new program has not
been received. However, President Miller has stated that
the program had been approved by the Graduate Council
and the proposal would be presented in February.
Chancellor Humphrey made the following recommendations:
(a) The University of Nevada Medical Education Feasibility
Study be accepted and approved by the Board of Regents
and transmitted to the State Legislature;
(b) The Legislature be requested to introduce and pass a
special bill to appropriate $58,500 for the operat-
ing budget of the School of Basic Medical Sciences,
UN, for 1969-71 and authorize the expenditure of an
additional $483,678 of non-appropriated monies during
the biennium in conformity with the proposed budget
(filed with the permanent minutes);
(c) The Legislature be requested to introduce and pass a
special bill which would make available from the UN
Capital Improvement Fee Fund $46,000 for the remodel-
ing of the Mechanical Arts building and $31,720 for
the remodeling of the Mackay Science building Library
area.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that the above recommendations
were based on the assumption that the School of Basic
Medical Sciences is feasible in the manner presented in
the study and endorsed by President Miller and the UN
Graduate Council and that the State appropriation required
for the program as presented will be within reason and can
be made available without punitive reductions in the pro-
grams of either the University of Nevada or Nevada Southern
University.
Chancellor Humphrey requested comments by President Miller
and his staff and by Vice President Baepler.
President Miller stated that he would like Dr. Smith to
make a brief statement and following discussion would like
to make a final concluding statement.
Dr. Smith pointed out that the study had been completed
and discussed by the Board, the Regents had heard or read
comments from many consultants. He requested Dr. Norman
Baxter to comment on the Commonwealth Fund grant.
Dr. Baxter stated that the grant which will be available
from the Commonwealth Fund, once the study has been ac-
cepted and approved by the Board of Regents and the State
Legislature is for a 2-year period and is significant in
that it assures favorable action by other foundations.
Mr. Bilbray asked if the Commonwealth Fund would continue
in support after the 2-year period. President Miller
pointed out that this grant from Commonwealth Fund is for
a 2-year planning period only.
Dr. Anderson noted that this grant from Commonwealth opens
the door for grants from other foundations. He stated that
the Kellogg Foundation has made a site visit already and is
ready to receive a proposal once the Board of Regents and
State Legislature's approval has been given to the program.
Dr. Edward Crippen, State Health Officer, spoke of his
interest in the total health needs of the State of Nevada
and commented on the plans to include a virology labora-
tory in the program. In support of this program, he said
the State Health Department has included in its budget
funds for the support of one virologist and some equipment
money.
Dr. William O'Brien, III, spoke on behalf of the Nevada
State Medical Association, urging the Regents to pursue
this Health Sciences Program, noting that the Medical
Association's position has not changed since its adoption
earlier of a resolution in support of the 2-year program.
Dr. Anderson stated that Mr. Edward Manville has pre-
designated $1 million as a gift to the 2-year Medical
School. In addition, he said that Mr. Manville has re-
quested that the Board be informed that he is presently
working with his bank on the details of a professorship
to be endowed if this 2-year program is approved by the
Board of Regents and State Legislature. Dr. Anderson
further stated that the Board of Trustees of Washoe Medical
Center has set aside $50,000 to fund a medical officer
position related to the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
Vice President Baepler made a number of comments concern-
ing NSU's position with regard to this new program. He
pointed out that when dealing with a study, it is easy
to confuse need with concept of feasibility. He said it
appeared that most of this document (the Feasibility
Study) was a reemphasis of need and he cautioned the Board
not to confuse need with feasibility. He said that he did
not have information to judge what kind of cost is involv-
ed. He added that the State of Nevada should enrich its
existing programs before it engages in professional pro-
grams.
Mr. Jacobsen asked about the amount of money being invested
in the Performing Arts Center at what he said was the sacri-
fice of classroom space at NSU. Mr. Bilbray challenged
the comparison.
Mr. Bilbray went on to say that he had talked with faculty
on the UN Campus who said that they were lukewarm about
the Medical School; however, he suggested that these
faculty would not speak before the Board of Regents. He
suggested the faculty would rather see graduate programs
initiated first.
Dr. Anderson stated that he had taken steps to inform
himself concerning graduate programs and noted that within
the past two years 8 graduate programs had been approved
at UN and 14 graduate programs had been approved at NSU.
Dr. Baepler referred to a proposal on the agenda for a
Ph. D. degree program in Biochemistry at the UN, making the
point that while the UN was sufficiently staffed with
Biochemists to offer a doctoral program, NSU presently has
no Biochemist.
President Miller summarized the discussion, pointing out
that the feasibility study has clearly established the
need for the program and that it also shows possibility
of support of a quality program, and one which can be
done with a minimum outlay of State funds. The chief
merits of this proposal, he said, were that it is econom-
ical, flexible and adaptable and will result in a high
quality program; it makes maximum use of present resources,
and will meet a real educational and service need of the
State of Nevada. He added that it is imaginative and
will strengthen present programs. He urged the Regents
not to reject the great private support being offered at
this time and which would probably not be available again.
President Miller pointed out that considerably more than
$7 million is available, enough to give the University of
Nevada the second best start of any Medical School in the
country. He added that at some time the University of
Nevada will have to enter this field. He said that the
University is ready now and with the private support of-
fered can do it at the least possible cost to the State.
Mr. Bilbray expressed opposition to the program, stating
that there is no assurance that the grants will continue.
He also said that he doubted it would remain a 2-year
program, citing as an example the growth of NSU which had
originally been established as a 2-year school. He also
questioned whether students with different goals could be
successfully offered the same course. He added that he
did not question the need for the program but stated that
he believes need exists in other areas and suggested that
they were of higher priority. He concluded by stating
that the University should concentrate on other programs
and suggested this proposal be tabled for 5 years.
Mr. Seeliger disagreed with the suggestion to table, point-
ing out that this matter has been under discussion for a
long period of time. He said that failure by the Board to
take action would prevent the State Legislature from act-
ing on this matter and would be doing a great disservice
to the State.
Mr. Seeliger moved that the recommendations made by Chan-
cellor Humphrey at the beginning of the discussion be
approved. Seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
Mr. Jacobsen spoke in support of the motion. He said that
the University cannot wait 5 years since it is unlikely
that private support will ever be available again in this
amount. He noted too that he believed that Federal gov-
ernment was in the medical field to stay and support from
that source would remain constant.
Mr. Bell expressed concern that the Board be assured that
if the 2-year Medical School is established it be well
qualified and must not short change the students.
President Miller referred to the letters from consultants
in support of the programs, pointing out that the programs
will also be continually reviewed by accrediting associ-
ations.
Mr. Hug asked Dr. Smith to respond to the question of
whether there would be any problems of getting schools to
accept UN students after two years. Dr. Smith replied
that a number of Medical Schools had indicated that they
would work with the University of Nevada and would accept
students into their programs.
Mr. Bell asked if UN students would make it in the other
schools. Will they, he asked, be assured of a quality
program.
Dr. Baxter noted that admission standards for a new pro-
gram are high; students in a new program are carefully
guided to assure success of students who follow.
Dean Elmore commented on the "team approach" which had been
referred to. Up to the present, she said, each member of
a Health Sciences Team has been educated in separate
groups, often resulting in lack of understanding of each
other's role. In visualizing the development of the cur-
riculum for this program, an attempt has been made to
provide certain situations where all members of a medical
team can be brought together. This approach, she empha-
sized, does not mean a dilution of the quality of the
program.
Dr. Licata agreed, stating that he has used this form of
integrated teaching in this Anatomy classes, requiring all
students to attend the same lectures and then breaking
them down into smaller groups with attention given to
their special interests.
Mr. Bilbray said that he had heard that the Nursing students
were having problems with Anatomy. Dean Elmore said she
knew of no such difficulty.
Professor Miller expressed concern that the University's
salary schedule would not accommodate the salary require-
ments of seasoned personnel who would be needed to start
such a new program; hence, such an obstacle would not
permit the hiring of competent faculty. President Miller
pointed out that the salary schedule has no ceiling and
he stated that he believed the University could meet the
necessary salary requirements.
Mr. Grant moved to amend the motion to accept the study
and forward it to the State Legislature without recommenda-
tion. Motion to amend was seconded by Mr. Bilbray.
Dr. Anderson suggested that the motion was out of order.
He said he did not believe it appropriate that it go to
the Legislature without a vote by the Board of Regents.
Motion to amend was defeated by a roll call vote of 4 af-
firmative and 7 negative votes:
Fred M. Anderson, M. D. No
Mr. Thomas Bell No
Mr. James H. Bilbray Yes
Mr. Archie C. Grant Yes
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. No
Mr. Harold Jacobsen No
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen No
Louis Lombardi, M. D. No
Mr. R. J. Ronzone Yes
Mr. Albert Seeliger No
Dr. Juanita White Yes
Dr. Anderson expressed concern over statement which had
been made which indicated the University would be under
undue pressure in implementing the 2-year Medical School.
He stated that Mr. Hughes has amended his contract to
add a year and four months to the time when the School
must accept students. He also has, Dr. Anderson said,
changed the wording in the contract to permit use of
renovated as well as new buildings.
Dr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to provide that the
feasibility study be amended to reflect changes in timing
of the availability of the Hughes support. Motion to
amend seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that the motion was to ap-
prove the Chancellor's recommendation which concerned only
the coming biennium.
Mr. Grant suggested that the record reflect Dr. Anderson's
comments.
Dr. White asked how much time would transpire between the
time they start the 2-year program and time they start
developing a 4-year program. Dr. Anderson said it is im-
possible to predict when or even if this would ever occur.
President Miller pointed out that all that is being pro-
posed is a 2-year program, a School of Basic Medical
Sciences; any change in that status would have to be ap-
proved by the Board.
Dr. White asked if the State Legislature had not asked for
a feasibility study of a Medical School which would grant
the M. D. degree. There was no copy of the resolution
available but it was the consensus of the Board that the
resolution did not refer to a 4-year School. (Secretary's
Note: ACR#15 1967 refers to the University of Nevada's
intention to establish a 2-year School.)
Mr. Hug pointed out that the Board has always discussed a
2-year School.
Dr. White suggested that the fact that the proposal under
discussion envisions only a 2-year School be made a matter
of record and that fact be transmitted to the State Legis-
lature.
Mr. Jacobsen stated that such action appeared unnecessary
since the Board has followed Legislative intent throughout
the conduct of the study.
Dr. White asked, assuming the UN gets as much as $300,000
each year from the Hughes gift, how much State money would
be involved over and above that?
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out the difficulty in develop-
ing a long range budget, adding that he cannot project a
budget until the curriculum study is completed.
Dr. Anderson suggested that Dean Weems be invited to speak
to the economic aspects of the proposal and the State's
ability to provide funds for future support.
Dean Weems spoke of the small share of the total which is
being requested of the State at this point and noted that
with the State's projected growth the State would be in a
position in 20 years, when the Hughes money is exhausted,
to assume support.
Mr. Bell agreed that there would be more revenue in the
future but questioned whether there would be enough to
support a Medical School in addition to the other Uni-
versity programs.
Dean Weems noted that the University's programs are growing
but the State's ability to support higher education is also
growing.
Dr. White asked if only a few additional programs would be
added to produce this Health Sciences Program. Are you
building these programs now and will you continue to build
these programs regardless of whether or not a Medical
School is established?
President Miller responded affirmatively to both questions.
Motion carried by roll call vote with 8 affirmative and 3
negative votes:
Fred M. Anderson, M. D. Yes
Mr. Thomas Bell Yes
Mr. James H. Bilbray No
Mr. Archie C. Grant No
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. Yes
Mr. Harold Jacobsen Yes
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen Yes
Louis Lombardi, M. D. Yes
Mr. R. J. Ronzone No
Mr. Albert Seeliger Yes
Dr. Juanita White Yes
Dr. Baepler asked what his posture concerning this matter
should now be, pointing out that he is on record as op-
posing the School.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this had been discussed in
Advisory Cabinet meetings and that it is his opinion that
staff is free to express itself until Board of Regents
makes its decision. At that point, no further political
activity on the part of the staff is appropriate. Once
the Board has acted, he said, staff should refrain from
public opposition or other activity which could be in-
terpreted as being in opposition to the Board's action.
Dr. Baepler concurred with this interpretation of Board
policy, adding that he wished this to be a matter of
record. He agreed that the Administration must be bound
by Board policy.
Mr. Bilbray stated that he intended to submit a minority
report to the State Legislature and would like the Board
to direct the two Universities to assist him in gathering
data.
Mr. Hug pointed out that such action is contrary to policy
adopted by the Board of Regents which provides that once
a conclusion is reached, the Board presents a solid front
to the State Legislature. Mr. Hug further suggested that
if Mr. Bilbray disagreed with the policy, perhaps he would
wish to have it reconsidered.
Mr. Bilbray stated that regardless of the Board's policy,
he would send a report to the State Legislature. He
stated that he would not be silenced on this matter. He
further stated that he would like it on the record that
he had requested assistance and if the facilities of the
University were refused to him he would do it alone. He
invited the other dissenting Regents (Mr. Grant and Mr.
Ronzone) to join him.
Mr. Hug asked if Mr. Bilbray had considered that such action
might create chaos in the State Legislature. He suggested
that it might even be very destructive of the total program
of the University.
Mr. Ronzone stated that he had voted negatively on the
issue, but would have no part of a minority report going
to the State Legislature. Mr. Grant also declined the
invitation to participate in a minority report, stating
that he had been on the Board of Regents a long time and
he had always and would always abide with the decision of
the majority.
Dr. White asked that the record show that her affirmative
vote was based on the fact that the proposal was not for
a 4-year program; that the only expenses involved in the
initiation of this program were those involved in hiring
faculty and providing equipment. She added that if it
is going to involve any tremendous expenditure of State
funds, she would withdraw her approval and change her
vote. She further stated that if her affirmative vote
was going to be used to drain funds away from the rest
of the University, she would not be in favor of it. She
was not, she said, in favor of the type of Medical School
which would be a drain on the State. The program as
proposed appeared to her, she said, to require a reason-
able investment and she added that she would like to see
the same kind of program established at NSU.
The meeting adjourned for lunch at 11:50 A.M. and reconvened at
1:25 P.M. Dr. Lombardi was not present for the afternoon session
due to illness.
5. Proposal for Ph. D. Degree in Biochemistry
UN President Miller spoke briefly by way of introduction
concerning the timing of this proposal. He noted that it
had originally been projected for initiation in 1975;
however, it had been moved ahead in response to a recom-
mendation from an accrediting team. He invited Dr.
Fletcher to comment on the proposal (details of the
proposal are on file in the Chancellor's Office).
Dr. Fletcher reviewed the statements of the accreditation
team. He noted that the UN presently has 8 faculty in
Biochemistry, 7 of whom hold the doctorate. He also
noted that the program now services between 200 and 250
students. The costs which have been projected, he said,
would be necessary even with just the master's program.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the program be approved
for addition to the UN Catalog for 1969-70.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
6. Rank and Salary Schedule for Professional Staff
Chancellor Humphrey stated that the basic purpose of the
discussion would be to decide how to approach the salary
schedule in the next biennium. He noted that the schedule
in the budget was submitted to the faculty for review with
that review to be within the bounds of the dollar amount
in the budget; however, the Salary Committees asked that
they be allowed to pursue the salary issue differently.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Class A action, accepted
by the UN faculty and subsequently concurred in by NSU
faculty, proposed that new salary schedules be adopted
for 1969-71 which would: (1) have a $6800 base in 1969-70
and a $7200 base in 1970-71; and (2) continue to have a
linear progression per step of 5.5% of the base; and
further recommended that transition occur by movement of
the individual faculty from the step occupied in 1968-69
on the existing schedule to the parallel step of the new
schedule plus one additional step.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that the two Faculty Senate
Chairmen be invited to comment on the faculty recommenda-
tions.
Dr. Driggs, UN Faculty Senate Chairman, stated that the
faculty salary recommendations were based on the stated
objectives of:
(1) achieving the equivalent of a B+ AAUP rating for
minimum compensation per rank as projected for
1969-70 and 1970-71; and
(2) raising the average salary for the UN System to
equal that of the average of the "upper 1/2 of
Western Public Universities".
There was discussion concerning the AAUP salary studies,
and the fact that the figures projected by AAUP include
fringe benefits, whereas, AAUP does not include in the
University of Nevada System figures any fringe benefits
because retirement benefits at the University of Nevada
do not vest within the time required by AAUP (5 years).
Chancellor Humphrey acknowledged the disadvantage to UN
because of the retirement program but noted that a pro-
posal will be made to the 1969 Session of the State Legis-
lature regarding TIAA. He said he believed that this
proposal had a good chance of being approved by the Leg-
islature.
Mr. Hug asked if the objective of attaining the B+ rating
would be achieved if the TIAA option is approved. Dr.
Driggs said he believed that it would be.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that the Board of Regents
must consider: (1) whether it wishes to have a salary
schedule in which the base salary of each rank will pro-
vide the University of Nevada System with a B+ rating on
the AAUP schedule for minimum compensation for each rank;
(2) whether it wishes to have University of Nevada System
average salaries per rank equal that of the 4th highest
public institution of the West; and (3) the method to be
used to attain these two objectives.
He noted that the faculty has proposed a salary schedule
and a transition method which would cost approximately
$1.9 million more than is included in the budget request.
He suggested that the salary problem be divided into 2
parts: (a) base salary per rank, and (b) average salary
per rank. He said that he believed the salary schedule
included in the 1969-71 budget is adequate, when fringe
benefits are added to salary, to achieve a compensation
figure to accomplish the first goal of a B+ rating on the
AAUP minimum compensation schedule. Therefore, he recom-
mended that the salary schedule in the budget document
be approved. (Salary schedule filed with permanent
minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey further noted that the problem remain-
ing if the faculty objectives are to be met is to raise
the average salary per rank sufficiently to equal the 4th
ranked institution among the Western Public Universities.
The first part of the problem, he said, is to know exact-
ly what will happen to the average salary per rank in
these institutions in 1969-70 and again in 1970-71. He
stated that the projections he had used were based on the
assumption that the average increase will be 6% per year.
The objective then, for the University of Nevada System,
would be to have a mean salary as follows:
1969-70 1970-71
Objective Objective
*Professor $16,846 $17,856
Associate Professor 13,374 14,176
Assistant Professor 10,974 11,632
Instructor 8,546 9,058
*Excludes Deans, Vice Presidents, Presidents, the Vice
Chancellor and Chancellor.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that the averages suggested
above can be achieved for incumbent faculty by the follow-
ing method:
1969-70 - Move all faculty on to the new salary
schedule at the same step as they occupy on the
existing schedule plus the following amounts per
rank for merit or inequity adjustment:
Professor $ 0
Associate Professor 79,300
Assistant Professor 77,128
Instructor 46,100
$202,528
"A" Contract Adjustment 22,775
$225,303
This, he said, would achieve the 1969-70 objective except
that the Professor's average would be $17,590 or $744
above the objective of equaling 4th place. He noted,
also, that since $288,300 was included in the budget for
these positions (on the assumption that the transition
method would be to parallel step plus a step) there is
$62,997 available to move into 1970-71 to assist in the
solution of the problem that year.
1970-71 - Move all faculty one step plus provide
the following amounts per rank for merit or in-
equity adjustment:
Professor $ 0
Associate Professor 157,700
Assistant Professor 147,400
Instructor 65,000
$370,100
"A" Contract Adjustment 22,775
$392,875
This, he said, would achieve the 1970-71 objective except
that the Professors' average would be $18,065 or $209
above the objective of equaling 4th place. He noted that
here, too, the 1970-71 budget assumed that these positions
would, on the average, be one step higher on the proposed
salary schedule (as a result of the automatic one step in-
crease in 1969-70 to get on the new schedule). Therefore,
there would be available $288,300 in the 1970-71 budget,
plus the $62,997 carried forward from 1969-70. An addi-
tional $41,578 would have to be made available which could
be provided by reassignment of priorities in the 1970-71
work program.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the basic salary goals
proposed by the faculty be approved but the method of
achieving those goals be as set forth above. He noted
that the method used applies only to incumbent faculty and
pointed out that new faculty hired at any salary other than
the proposed average for their rank will obviously affect
the average for all faculty, incumbents plus new positions.
Chancellor Humphrey also noted that the proposal assumes
the State Legislature will approve the TIAA option for
the University of Nevada System.
Professor Roger Miller, NSU Faculty Senate Chairman, stated
that the average salaries figure (of the upper 1/2 of
Western Public Universities) which the faculty wished to
equal was a "weighted" average rather than an average per
rank. Chancellor Humphrey stated that this was the first
time that this point had been made. Professor Miller dis-
agreed. He also challenged the assumption that other
Western Universities would move ahead at 6% and suggested
that such an increase would not be sufficient.
Mr. Bilbray stated that one Faculty Chairman, with whom
he had talked at the UN Campus the previous day, but whom
he declined to identify, had stated to him that he was
going to lose 80% of his faculty this year because of
faculty salaries.
Dr. Driggs said that, in his opinion, the salary schedule
recommended to the Board would do much for the faculty.
He expressed concern about the University's ability to
stay at a B+ rating level. Chancellor Humphrey pointed
out that 1970-71 salaries will compare favorably with AAUP
projections at the B+ rating level and in some cases will
exceed them. He stated that the salary schedule proposed
will provide substantial improvement and is within the
University's ability to fund.
Mr. Jacobsen referred to Mr. Bilbray's earlier contention
that the University might lose a substantial number of
faculty and asked what the University's turnover has been
as compared to the national average. President Miller
stated that the University of Nevada has typically had
about 9% turnover annually in faculty; Vice President
Baepler stated that NSU has had about 20%; adding that
the national norm is approximately 9-10%. He pointed out,
however, that when a large percentage of the faculty are
young instructors who are still working on the doctorate,
as is typical at NSU, the turnover rate will of necessity
be high. He added that this is one of the compelling
reasons for a proper distribution of ranks among the
faculty.
Mr. Hug requested comments from Dr. Miller and Dr. Baepler
concerning the Chancellor's recommendations on salary.
Dr. Baepler stated that there was an unfortunate element
in the timing of the Chancellor's recommendations. He
said that the faculty at NSU were badly disappointed that
the recommendations from the Chancellor came at so late
a date that the faculty did not have time to analyze and
understand it. He suggested that the recommendations
should have been presented to the faculty in time for
the Coordinating Council to discuss them.
Dr. Baepler continued by noting that the Chancellor's
recommendations assume that the University will get sub-
stantially from the Legislature what has been requested;
adding that if that does occur, the faculty objectives
will be met. He suggested that the Board might wish to
pass a salary schedule only for the first year of the
biennium, noting that for the second year it may be
necessary to cut back a little on the hiring of new
faculty.
Chancellor Humphrey took exception to Dr. Baepler's report
of faculty criticism concerning the timing of his recom-
mendations. He said that when the faculty recommenda-
tion was reviewed with the Coordinating Council, the cost
of implementing the faculty proposal, as estimated by the
faculty, was nearly $1 million off. He further noted that
his staff had devoted considerable time to analyzing the
faculty proposal, had consulted with faculty representa-
tives and as soon as he had complete information it was
immediately made available to the faculty representatives.
President Miller stated that it is his understanding that
the Faculty Senates have adopted procedures specifically
designed to prevent future delays in faculty action on
these matters.
He added that as far as the salary schedule is concerned,
he supported the Chancellor's proposal with the provision
that strong support be given to the TIAA option proposal.
He said that, in his opinion, the approval of the State
Legislature of the TIAA and the adoption of this salary
schedule will meet the faculty objectives. He noted that
the differential in increment for each rank is important
for retention of faculty but also provides an important
recruiting device.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
with Regents Bilbray and White opposing, that the Chan-
cellor's recommendations for a 1969-71 salary schedule and
his proposed method of transition to the schedule be
approved.
Mr. Hug pointed out that although the Board is not request-
ing the additional $1.9 million to fund the faculty's re-
quest for salary, the request for the TIAA option will
enable the University to meet the faculty's stated objec-
tives.
7. Mr. Hug introduced District Judge Thomas Craven, noting
that he was present to administer the oath of office to
those Regents who had been elected or re-elected to
terms beginning in 1969. Judge Craven administered the
oath to Fred M. Anderson, M. D., James H. Bilbray, Thomas
G. Bell, Procter Hug, Jr., Archie C. Grant, Molly Knudtsen
and R. J. Ronzone.
Mr. Hug requested a motion to ratify all actions taken
previous to the swearing in of the Regents listed above
in the event of any technical problems.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that all actions taken previous to the
swearing in of the Regents be ratified.
8. Independent Audit
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the audit of fiscal
year 1967-68, prepared by Kafoury, Armstrong, Bernard
and Bergstrom, Certified Public Accountants, was distrib-
uted in December to permit review by the Board prior to
discussion. He noted the presence of Mr. Richard Maples,
partner in the firm, and invited his comments concerning
the audit.
Mr. Maples commented on the specific points covered in the
audit, primarily recommendations made in prior years which
have not been effectively implemented at this time. He
also commented on recommendations resulting from audit
examination for fiscal year 1968.
Mr. Jacobsen asked for information regarding the recommenda-
tion that an audit committee, composed of not less than 3
Board members, be designated as a standing committee of
the Board. He recalled that on occasion, the Administra-
tive and Personnel Committee had met with the auditors
for in-depth discussions of the audit report.
Mr. Maples said that his firm would prefer the audit
committee as specified in order that the formal report
when submitted would be more meaningful.
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that she believed this to be a more
proper function for the Administration, not for the Board
of Regents.
Mr. Hug asked how often Mr. Maples would expect this com-
mittee, if established, to deal with the auditors. Mr.
Maples suggested 3 meetings a year: as the program is
developed, during the middle of examination and then upon
completion of the audit report.
Dr. Anderson asked for further discussion of Item IV of
Page xi. This item concerned the fiscal administration
of DRI. Mr. Maples noted that this recommendation had been
made by his firm in 1966 and had not yet been implemented.
It still is, he said, a recommendation of the auditors.
Mr. Jacobsen asked about Item 3.b on Page x. This item
concerned a Dining Commons cost system. Mr. Maples pointed
out that there is presently no way to evaluate the cost of
the Dining Commons.
Mr. Hug asked for an opinion from Mr. Maples on the use of
the Sigma 7 for administrative programs. Mr. Maples said
that his firm believes the hardware is potent and has
great capability. The problem, he said, is software, com-
plicated by the fact that the whole situation seems to
have bogged down in "people problems". He said he did not
wish to comment further.
Mr. Humphrey commented on the proposal for an audit com-
mittee, pointing out that the auditors are hired by the
Board of Regents and the Board should have open channels
between itself and this firm, whether through this com-
mittee or some other procedure. He recommended that the
Board formally receive the document and direct the Ad-
ministration to comply with all recommendations of an
administrative nature unless exception is taken and a
report made to the Board at the February meeting.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the Chancellor's recommendation be
approved.
9. Report of Student Involvement in University Affairs
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board had, at its
October meeting, discussed the disirability of greater
student participation in University affairs. The Board
instructed that student/faculty committees be appointed
on each Campus to develop proposals for expanded student
participation and reports be presented to the Board early
in 1969.
President Miller referred to his report contained in the
agenda and suggested that it be considered a progress re-
port, noting that a joint committee has been appointed at
the University of Nevada, consisting of 6 members, to
carry out the instructions of the Board. (Report filed
with permanent minutes.)
Vice President Baepler distributed a report (also filed
with permanent minutes) concerning current status of
student participation at NSU. He stated that he had not
yet appointed a special committee for this purpose since
the Faculty Senate has been active in this area, and
progress is slowly being made in increasing student in-
volvement.
Bill Terry, CSNS President, spoke about the progress in
increasing student involvement at NSU, noting that this
progress has been more noticeable since Dr. Baepler and
Dean Mc Causlin have arrived. He stated that at NSU,
the majority of faculty have not been eager to have stu-
dents participate although Deans appear to be in favor
of students serving on committees.
Joe Bell, ASUN President, commented on student involve-
ment at UN and suggested a number of areas in which
students should be involved in the future. Included among
his suggestion were proposals that Student Officers sit
on the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet; and that students
have a part in the selection of Student Affairs' profes-
sional staff.
Mr. Hug thanked the Student Officers for their comments
and suggested that a point be clarified which had been
incorrectly reported in the "Las Vegas Sun"; i. e., Student
Body Officers are not ex-officio members of the Board of
Regents. Mr. Hug added that it would not be legally pos-
sible to make such appointments even if it appeared
desirable.
Additional comments were made by NSU student Sid Goldstein
in support of more student involvement and encouraging the
Regents to be more aware of student interest in the affairs
of the University.
10. Administration of the Computer Center and Related Problems
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed his earlier recommendation
that the administration of the Computer Center be trans-
ferred to the University of Nevada. Mr. Humphrey stated
that following the Board's decision to delay action to
allow additional review, he had invited a bid from a West
Coast consulting firm to review the matter and make recom-
mendations. The cost of this study and the lack of in-
terest in this approach by the disputants appeared to make
this course of action impractical.
Mr. Humphrey stated that he had delayed returning this
matter to the Board to allow time for a report to be filed
by the National Advisory Board to the DRI which he noted
had been received and copies sent to the members of the
Board of Regents. Mr. Humphrey added that further com-
plications have arisen and requested President Miller to
state his recommendations to the Board.
President Miller requested that the Board authorize:
(a) all administrative applications (i. e., financial
and student accounting) be withdrawn from the
Sigma 7;
(b) the IBM 1620 be retained at least until June 30,
1969, and all administrative applications be
continued on that equipment until a suitable
substitute is secured; and
(c) a staff study be made to identify the best data
processing system for administrative purposes.
President Miller stated that his recommendations were based
on advice received from the UN Administrative Users Board
that: (1) the time required to make each administrative
program operational on the Sigma 7 is exorbitant and ex-
pensive; (2) Sigma 7 output is unreliable and, therefore,
unacceptable due to problems of both hardware and soft-
ware; and (3) experience to date does not justify further
experimentation with the Sigma 7 for administrative pur-
poses.
President Miller stated that he believed a data processing
center must be a "tool" of the total educational, research,
administrative and public service arms of the University,
similar to the way in which a library functions. He re-
peated his request that the Computer Center be made a part
of the University of Nevada.
Professor Mordy stated that the issue of computing for the
University of Nevada System is an issue of money and avail-
able resources. He stated that this issue must be resolved
as best it can, making some compromises in view of the
limited resources. He charged that there are certain con-
fusions of fact concerning the delays in getting adminis-
trative applications on the Sigma 7. He noted that he had
talked with a number of people knowledgeable in the com-
puter field concerning the problems at the University,
specifically naming Dr. George Forsythe, member of the
National Advisory Board.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that Professor Mordy also
comment on the portion of the NAB report dealing with
computers (pertinent excerpt is filed with permanent
minutes).
Professor Mordy quoted from the National Advisory Board
report and also stated that Scientific Data Systems, the
supplier of the Sigma 7, had offered to solve any problem
which the University has been unable to solve itself. He
recommended that the University's best course of action
would be a "time sharing" operation and stated that in
his opinion, the Sigma 7 would serve as well as any other
computer. He also stated that Chancellor Humphrey's recom-
mendation had occurred to him a number of times as a
desirable course of action; however, he said, if this
course of action is approved, i. e., that administrative
programs be removed from the Sigma 7, it not be used as
a subtrafuge for the acquisition of an all-purpose com-
puter. Professor Mordy stated that it should be noted
here that the Computer Center has not had a position as-
signed to it since 1964 and although the Center has acquir-
ed a new computer through NSF, it has not had any addi-
tional staff assigned to it.
The issue for the Board of Regents to decide, Professor
Mordy said, is how many Computer Centers the University
will have and it should also determine, he added, what the
facts in the matter are. He continued by saying that the
NAB has advised that the Sigma 7 is good; Dr. Magwire has
said "he can do it if he has the staff to do it with". He
requested the Board to look at the matter in terms of limit-
ed resources and to give consideration to the difficult
position in which Dr. Magwire has been placed during the
past year.
In response to a question concerning the amount of money
required to adequately staff the Computer Center, Dr.
Magwire said it would require $400,000 a year to staff and
service the Computing Center, of which $150,000 to $200,000
would be required for staff alone.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that when the decision was
made to move to a third-generation computer, it was ad-
vised at that time that staff should precede the acquisition
of hardware by two years. He further noted that representa-
tions had been made at that time that it would be possible
to acquire hardware and wait for staff; however, he said
these representations have since been denied.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that the
budget for the Center is part of the UN operating budget
whereas the Center is administered by DRI. President
Miller recalled that he had made an offer to DRI for
positions in support of the Center which were not accept-
ed by DRI. He also referred to the statements quoted
from the NAB report with respect to administrative uses
of the Sigma 7, pointing out that Dr. Forsythe's state-
ments were by his own admission based on indirect evidence.
He pointed out that not one University has successfully
placed administrative applications on the Sigma 7.
Mr. Jacobsen asked why President Miller's offer of staff
was not accepted by DRI.
President Miller restated that the University of Nevada had
offered a staff position, fully funded from the UN budget
with no strings attached, which DRI rejected.
Professor Mordy offered no response to Mr. Jacobsen's
question but asked where the Sigma 7 has been withdrawn.
Mr. Hattori stated that 4 Universities were known to have
a Sigma 7: Vanderbilt, Houston, Montana and the University
of Nevada. Of these he said, Vanderbilt has stated they
have no intention of using Sigma 7 for administrative
applications; Houston has indicated they were returning
the Sigma 7; and Montana is using a Univac for adminis-
trative applications. Mr. Hattori commented that it
appears the University of Nevada is the only user still
attempting to put administrative applications on the
Sigma 7 and noted that the level of success of the Uni-
versity of Nevada has already been documented.
Professor Mordy challenged Mr. Hattori's statement, say-
ing that Dr. Magwire had reported that these were not
true facts. Dr. Magwire agreed, stating that he had
talked with the Computer Center Directors at the 3 other
institutions which presently have a Sigma 7, as late as
Thursday, January 9 and said he had been told that the
University of Houston is converting presently from the
1401; at Montana State University all administrative
applications were being developed for the Sigma 7 and at
Vanderbilt the only existing administrative users not on
the Sigma 7 is in the handling of accounting and billing.
Professor Mordy read a letter from Mr. Richard Burt,
District Manager of Scientific Data Systems, addressed
to Chancellor Humphrey, in which Mr. Burt commented that
the "problem has little to do with fact and quite frankly
is one of emotions, personalities and politics." Profes-
sor Mordy continued to quote from Mr. Burt's letter an
offer by Mr. Burt to take any application the University
wished to submit and program it for them.
Mr. Hattori referred to Mr. Magwire's comments concerning
his conversation with the Computer Center Directors at
Vanderbilt, Houston and Montana, pointing out that his
discussions had been held with the Business Officers of
those Campuses, concerned with administrative applications.
Mr. Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General, expressed concern
over the letter from Scientific Data Systems which Profes-
sor Mordy had quoted from, specifically the implications
contained in the letter that the "problem was political."
He explained his concern is that accepting the opinion of
Mr. Burt of SDS without comment might be waiving the Uni-
versity's legal right to return the Sigma 7.
Professor Mordy stated that he disputed that there is any-
thing wrong with the computer.
Mr. Marvin Baker, Administrative Analyst, spoke of his
particular responsibility for transferring administrative
programs from the IBM 1620 to the Sigma 7. He pointed out
that his office has held repeated discussions with busi-
ness offices of other institutions attempting to use Sigma
7 and have learned that administrative programs are not
being successfully done. He noted that DRI's only response
to this point has been the contention that his group is
incompetent.
Mr. Baker pointed out that the efficiency of the software
determines the ultimate effficiency of the hardware.
Mr. Bilbray stated that in his opinion the discussion thus
far has been a contention by DRI that it (the Sigma 7) will
work and a counter-claim by Mr. Baker and his staff that it
has not worked.
Professor Mordy said that his statements could be proved.
Mr. Bilbray suggested that the University accept the offer
of SDS to prove its claims. President Miller pointed out
that Mr. Baker and his staff have been following the sug-
gestions of SDS for the past 6 months without successful
results.
Professor Mordy quoted from the National Advisory Board
Report that "The Board is led through indirect evidence
(there was no opportunity for a direct investigation) to
feel that personnel of the University of Nevada working
in administrative data processing may lack leadership
and competence of a quality necessary to do their work
rapidly and well." He stated tha he was also of the
opinion that the problem was with the staff.
President Miller said that the statement quoted by Profes-
sor Mordy was gratuitous, and that it was unnecessary and
completely uncalled for. He pointed out that Dr. Forsythe
had admitted that his conclusion was gained from indirect
evidence, he had not conducted an investigation. President
Miller stated that he had full confidence in the competence
of his staff.
Dr. Magwire suggested that some consideration be given to
using an outside firm which would contract to put admin-
istrative applications on the Sigma 7. He noted that
quotations have been obtained from at least 2 who stated
that it could be done and quoted prices for the job.
Mr. Baker agreed that there were firms engaged in this type
of work but said he believed they would back off if they
have to satisfy the requirements of the Controller's and
the Registrar's Offices.
Mr. Jacobsen referred to the time and moved that further
discussion be tabled until Saturday morning. Motion
seconded by Mr. Grant, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents reconvened on Satur-
day, January 11, 1969, at 9:15 A.M in the Travis Lounge, Jot
Travis Student Union building, University of Nevada.
Members present: Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., Chairman
Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Members absent: Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UN)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (NSU)
Vice Chancellor Wendell A. Mordy (DRI)
Mr. Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Dr. Donald Driggs, Chairman, UN Faculty Senate
Professor Roger Miller, Chairman, NSU Faculty
Senate
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UN)
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager (UN)
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager (NSU)
Mr. Joe Bell, ASUN President
Mr. Bill Terry, CSNS President
10. Administration of the Computer Center and Related Problems
(continued)
Mr. Jacobsen stated that he had spent some time the previous
evening attempting to digest and evaluate the discussion of
the day. He summarized his understanding the following way:
The University has invested $400,000 in grant money
plus an undetermined amount of University funds to
purchase a computer which is incomplete because of
shortage of software. The University's investment
in staff has not been enough. The Registrar and the
Controller have had particular bad experience in
that programs necessary to their operations have
not successfully been transferred to the Sigma 7.
University of Nevada faculty and students are un-
happy with the performance of Sigma 7 and assistance
from Computer Center staff.
Three other Universities have Sigma 7 computers, of
which each Business Office reports unsatisfactory
results while Computer Center Directors maintain
operations are satisfactory.
Mr. Jacobson also stated that he believed that it was un-
fortunate that this matter had come to the Board while
still in this controversial stage and suggested the
Administration make further attempts to work out a solu-
tion before further consideration is given to acquisition
of any additional all-purpose computer.
Mr. Bilbray asked about the firms which Professor Mordy
had indicated had offered to program the administrative
applications on a contract basis. Professor Mordy said
it did not appear that funds were available for this
purpose.
Mr. Hug asked about the obligation of SDS to provide soft-
ware. Mr. Magwire said the manufacturer was requested to
provide a system and the language to program the applica-
tions. He said the manufacturer has provided the software
and suggested that the problem was not in the shortage of
people but was one of improper programming on the part of
the people involved.
Dr. Miller challenged the implication that the administra-
tive staff was incompetent.
Mr. Jacobsen moved that the Chancellor's recommendations
be approved and that the administrative applications be
withdrawn from the Sigma 7, for a period of 6 months, the
Computer Center remain administratively a part of DRI and
Vice Chancellor Mordy be directed to resolve the diffi-
culties. Motion seconded by Mr. Seeliger.
Professor Mordy asked for clarification of the motion,
requesting that it be stipulated that attempts to put
administrative applications on the Computer Center will
continue.
Dr. Anderson suggested that the Board hear from Dean
Anderson, Chairman of the Data Processing Center Users
Board. Dean Anderson stated that the Users Board has
been continuously studying this matter and has repeatedly
recommended transfer of the administrative responsibility
of the Center to the President of the University of Nevada.
Mr. Jacobsen requested his early motion be withdrawn and
the following motions substituted:
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, that
administrative applications be withdrawn from the
Sigma 7 and the IBM 1620 be retained for this purpose
for at least 6 months under the administration of
the University of Nevada. Motion carried without
dissent.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, that
the Administration be directed to further analyze the
computer problem and authorized the use of consultants
in the study to determine whether administrative and
educational applications can be successfully accomplish-
ed on the Sigma 7, with a report of the findings and a
recommendation to be submitted to the Board within 6
months. Motion carried without dissent.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, that
the DRI Computer Center Administration be directed to
cooperate with the UN faculty and Administration to
resolve the problems concerning the Sigma 7 and the
DRI Computer Center. Motion carried without dissent.
President Miller asked for clarification of Mr. Jacobsen's
motion in light of the decision that consultants be in-
vited to participate in the study, asking if it was ad-
visable to spend additional money attempting to put admin-
istrative programs on the Sigma 7 until a report from the
consultants had been received. It was the consensus that
this would not be advisable.
A motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, that the
Computer Center be placed under the direction of the Chan-
cellor, was discussed and subsequently withdrawn by Mr.
Ronzone until after a report from the consultants could be
considered.
11. Center for Western North American Studies
Chancellor Humphrey explained the background leading to
inclusion of this matter on the agenda, noting that on
December 5, 1968 the ad hoc Executive Board of the Center
for Western North American Studies had filed a proposed
statement of "Purposes, Objectives, Organization and
Procedures of the Western Studies Center." (Document
filed with permanent minutes.)
He noted that in July, 1968, after consultation with Presi-
dent Miller and Vice Chancellor Mordy concerning earlier
DRI proposals to transfer the CWNAS to the University of
Nevada, he had requested Dr. Don Fowler, Director of the
Center, Dr. Elmer Rusco, Chairman of the ad hoc Board of
the Center, and Professor Russell Elliott to make recom-
mendations concerning the administrative location of the
Center. Their report had been filed, he noted, and con-
sisted of both a majority and minority view (report filed
with permanent minutes). He noted that:
(1) the ad hoc Executive Board unanimously recom-
mended the CWNAS remain with DRI:
(2) the special committee had, as noted, filed
majority and minority views;
(3) Vice Chancellor Mordy concurs with the recom-
mendations that the Center remain with DRI;
(4) President Miller recommends that the Center be
transferred to the University of Nevada; and
(5) Vice President Baepler recommends the Center be
administered as a Statewide Program under the
Chancellor's Office.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he had reviewed the advice
received on this matter and recommended to the Board that:
(1) the CWNAS be renamed the Western Studies Center;
(2) it remain administratively a part of DRI; and
(3) the statement of "Purposes, Objectives, Organi-
zation and Procedures of the Western Studies
Center" be approved.
Dr. Anderson recalled that when the Board of Regents ap-
proved the establishment of the Center for Western North
American Studies, a committee of the Board met with
faculty and discussed its development within the framework
of academic areas of the University. It was projected to
be part of the teaching programs and would involve stu-
dents. The funding came from Fleischmann Funds through
DRI.
When DRI made its recent request for separation from the
University, it asked that the Center be transferred to
the University of Nevada. Dr. Anderson stated that it
appeared that now that the requested separation has been
denied, DRI has decided it wishes to keep the Center and
its State support.
He further stated that it appeared to him that a principle
was involved. He suggested that a program involving both
branches of the System could serve as a working bridge and
should involve students as well as faculty. He further
suggested that the Center will, if assigned to DRI, be-
come solely a research function. If the Center is to ful-
fill the purposes for which it was initiated, it should be
within the framework of the teaching areas and supported
through the budget.
Dr. Anderson moved that the CWNAS be transferred as a joint
venture between UN and NSU, and it be continued in this
manner and funds be budgeted for its support as a joint
venture. Motion seconded by Mr. Jacobsen.
Dr. Fowler, Director of the Center, reviewed the history of
the CWNAS and its activities. The intent in establishing
the Center, he said, was to enrich both the teaching and
research aspects of the University of Nevada. He stated
that it has been the intent of the ad hoc Board that the
Center function on both Campuses. He recommended that the
Center remain with the DRI and that it continue to involve
members of both faculties. He noted that DRI already has
an organization existing on both Campuses.
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that she has been involved in the
CWNAS since its inception. She suggested that the Center
remain with DRI at least until Dr. Fowler has a chance to
show what can be done. She expressed concern that if the
program is transferred it will be duplicated on each Campus.
President Miller pointed out that he supported Dr. Elliott's
statement, as expressed in his minority viewpoint, that the
teaching department's participation will lessen considerably
if the Center becomes a DRI-directed program. He said that
this Center should become more closely related to teaching.
He said that he supported Dr. Anderson's motion to assure
that this kind of activity will be carried on at both
Campuses.
Dr. Fowler said he did not believe one could separate the
teaching and research areas of this program. He referred
to the Oral History Program, noting that Mrs. Glass who
has been most active with this project, has resigned. He
noted that there has been a general feeling that this pro-
gram should be done in the Historical Society or by one of
the libraries. He stated that the Center did not plan to
continue the Oral History Project because of lack of funds.
President Miller stated that he planned to pick up the
project as a part of the library, beginning July 1, 1969.
Dr. Anderson asked about the National Advisory Board recom-
mendation that if DRI did not get funding the first program
to be abandoned would be the Center.
Mrs. Knudtsen again expressed her desire to see the Center
left undisturbed at this point and see what happens. She
suggested the matter be reconsidered after there has been
an opportunity to develop under its present status.
Dr. Anderson withdrew his motion, stating that his purpose
in making the motion was to allow full discussion.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that Chancellor Humphrey's recommendation
as stated above, be approved.
12. Reduction in CSNS Fee
Vice President Baepler noted that in December, 1964 the
Board of Regents, at the request of the CSNS, increased the
CSNS fee by $2 and dedicated 50 cents of that increase to
a "savings trust fund which would be used in the future
either for the beginning investment necessary for a foot-
ball team or for a student union fund."
Dr. Baepler reported that CSNS President, Bill Terry, has
requested that the $8000 which has accumulated in this
fund now be released to subsidize the Donald C. Moyer
Student Union. He recommended the Board's approval of
this request and further recommended that the fee be dis-
continued as of Fall, 1969, thereby decreasing the CSNS
fee by 50 cents.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
13. Proposed Legislation
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following proposal for
legislation, most of which he noted was designed to recog-
nize the administrative reorganization which has occurred
or to update certain sections to conform with current
practices.
(1) NRS 233 C establishes the Nevada State Council on the
Arts and provides for certain ex-officio members, in-
cluding the Chancellors of the University of Nevada
and Nevada Southern University.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that "Chancellor" be
changed to "President" in this chapter.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(2) Mr. Humphrey noted that NRS 396.010 (2) states: A
regional branch of the University of Nevada is au-
thorized in Clark County, Nevada, which branch shall
be called Nevada Southern University.
Mr. Humphrey noted that a proposal to change the
name of NSU to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, had
originated at NSU and had been favorably acted upon
by the NSU Faculty Senate and the NSU Student Senate.
He requested Vice President Baepler to comment on
this proposal.
Dr. Baepler spoke of the considerations which had
prompted this proposal. He noted that nothing in
the name of NSU indicates its status as a State
University serving the entire State. Recruiting
is handicapped because of the assumption, when
seeing or hearing the name, that it is a regional
College. He commented on an alternative name which
had been considered, Nevada State University, but
maintained that the argument in favor of this name
so as to retain the initials "NSU" was not a valid
reason. He pointed out that usually this nomencla-
ture is used for agricultural schools which of course
is not historically correct with NSU. He suggested
that UNLV will immediately identify that Campus with
the System, will identify its location and suggested
that benefits to be gained by identifying both with
University of Nevada, and with Las Vegas, which is
widely known throughout the University States, will
be an advantage to NSU.
Mr. Grant expressed objection to the proposed change,
stating that he did not agree that Las Vegas added
anything -- he suggested Nevada State be considered.
Mr. Bilbray stated that the Alumni Association had
voted 3 to 1 to rename the University Nevada State
University.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested the Board consider the great
bond which would be forged between the Campuses if
both are identified as the University of Nevada.
Mr. Ronzone stated that he had numerous calls con-
cerning the proposed name change and most had in-
dicated they were not in favor of any name change.
Bill Terry, CSNS President, stated that students had
at first opposed the name change, but after hearing
the benefits of being identified with the University
of Nevada had agreed that change was desirable.
Randy Frew and Sig Goldstein, NSU students, also
spoke in support of the change.
Professor Roger Miller, NSU Faculty Senate Chairman,
stated that a voice vote of that body had indicated
the members were in favor of the change to UNLV.
Mr. Bilbray moved that a change in the name of NSU
be considered. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried with Mr. Ronzone opposing.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved the name of Nevada Southern
University be changed to the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas. Motion seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, car-
ried with Mr. Bilbray and Mr. Grant opposing.
Mr. Walsh stated that the name change as voted was
within the power of the Board and that it could be
considered effective immediately.
Mr. Bilbray moved that Reno be added to the Univer-
sity of Nevada's name. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
(3) NRS 396.020 states: The legal and corporate name
of the State University shall be the University of
Nevada.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this be amended
by adding: "The System of Universities, Colleges,
research and public service units administered
under the direction of the Board of Regents shall
be collectively known as the University of Nevada
System."
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(4) Chancellor Humphrey commented that it had been his
intention to request consideration by the Board of
an amendment to NRS 396.100 to provide for the Board
to consider at Executive Session negotiations on the
purchase or sale of land and gifts or grants which
by being prematurely announced might be lost, pro-
viding that the final and binding action shall be
taken in open session. He said that it was his
"intention to call attention to certain problems
University Administrators have in being certain
that the Board is adequately informed in certain
areas and that the Administrator understands the
Board's wishes. I had assumed that this problem
could be openly discussed; however, I believe the
Press reaction in editorial comments both on and
off the editorial page makes it inadvisable to
pursue this matter and burden the University and
its legislative program with what indeed may be
my own naive approach to this particular problem.
Therefore, I respectfully withdraw my recommenda-
tion on this legislation."
(5) NRS 396.090 states:
1. The Board of Regents may employ a clerk of the
Board, who shall not be a teacher in the Uni-
versity of Nevada.
2. The clerk shall:
(a) Receive a salary of $25 per month.
(b) Keep a full record of all proceedings of
the Board.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this section be
amended to read: "The Board of Regents may employ a
Secretary of the Board who shall keep a full record
of all proceedings of the Board."
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
(6) NRS 396.120 reads: In each odd-numbered year, the
Board of Regents shall:
1. Report to the Governor all transactions of the
Board and all other matters pertaining to the
University.
2. Transmit, with such report, copies of the Presi-
dent's annual reports.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this be amended
to read: "The Secretary of the Board of Regents
shall transmit to the Governor a copy of the approved
minutes of each regular meeting of the Board."
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
(7) NRS 396.210 reads:
1. After consultation with the faculty, the Board of
Regents shall appoint a President of the Univer-
sity of Nevada.
2. The President shall have a degree from a College
or University recognized as equal in rank to
those having membership in the Association of
American Universities.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this section be
amended by substituting "Chancellor" for "President"
and adding "System" after University of Nevada.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried with Mr. Jacobsen opposing that the above recom-
mendation be approved.
(8) NRS 396.220 reads: The Board of Regents shall have
the power to fix the salary of the President of the
University.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this section be
amended by substituting "Chancellor" for "President"
and adding "of the University of Nevada System."
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(9) NRS 396.230 reads:
1. The Board of Regents shall have the power to
prescribe the duties of the President of the
University.
2. The President shall, under the direction of the
Board of Regents:
(a) Manage all matters connected with the
University.
(b) Employ the academic staff.
(c) Purchase supplies and make monthly state-
ments, supported by vouchers, to the Board
of Regents of all receipts and expenditures.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this be amended
to read: "The Board of Regents shall have the power
to prescribe the duties of the Chancellor and such
other officers of the University as the Board deems
appropriate."
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent that the recommendation be
approved.
(10) NRS 396.240 reads: The President of the University
shall make a detailed annual report to the Board of
Regents, with a catalogue of students and such other
particulars as the Board may require or as he may
think useful.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this section be
amended to read: "The Chancellor and other officers
of the University shall make such reports to the
Board of Regents as they deem appropriate or as the
Board shall require."
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(11) NRS 396.260 reads: Notwithstanding the provision of
any other law, the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada may employ any teacher, instructor or pro-
fessor authorized to teach in the United States under
the teacher exchange programs authorized by laws of
the Congress of the United States.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that this be changed to
read: "Notwithstanding the provisions of any other
law, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
may employ aliens in the professional service of the
University."
Mr. Walsh stated that it was within the power of the
Board of Regents.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
that this become the policy of the Board, carried
without dissent.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent that the State Legislature
be requested to amend the pertinent section to con-
form to the Board's policy.
(12) NRS 396.320 reads:
1. The willful neglect or failure on the part of any
teacher, instructor, professor or President in
the University of Nevada to observe and carry out
the requirements of this chapter shall be suf-
ficient cause for the dismissal or removal of
such person from his position.
2. It shall be sufficient cause for dismissal of
any teacher, instructor, professor or President
in the University of Nevada when such person
advocates or is a member of an organization
which advocates, overthrow of the Government
of the United States or of the State by force,
violence or other unlawful means.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the term "Chancellor"
be added to the positions enumerated.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
(13) Chancellor Humphrey recommended that NRS 396.560 and
396.580 be amended as follows:
396.560
1. Upon the recommendation of a President of the
University, the Board of Regents shall issue
to those who worthily complete the full course
of study in the School of Mines or in the School
of Agriculture, or in the School of Liberal Arts,
or in any equivalent course that may hereafter
be prescribed, a diploma of graduation, con-
ferring the proper academic degree, from the
University of Nevada.
2. No diploma bearing the distinctive title "Uni-
versity of Nevada" shall be issued to anyone
who has not completed the full course of study
as set forth in subsection 1.
396.580
Upon the recommendation of a President of the
University, the Board of Regents shall issue
to those who worthily complete the full course
of study in any other Department of the Univer-
sity, not equivalent to a regular University
course, a diploma of graduation, but the diploma
shall bear the name of the Department from which
it is issued, and in no case shall bear the head-
ing of the regular University diploma.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(14) NRS 376.600 reads: The public service division of
the University of Nevada shall consist of the follow-
ing public service departments:
1. State Analytical Laboratory
2. Agricultural Extension
3. Agricultural Experiment Station
Mr. Humphrey recommended that this section be amended
by adding:
4. Such other departments as the Board of
Regents shall designate.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
(15) Chancellor Humphrey recommended that NRS 396.610 be
amended as follows:
All rules and regulations necessary for the proper
administration and enforcement of the public service
division of the University of Nevada shall be made
by the Presidents, the Chancellor and the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
14. West Coast Athletic Conference
President Miller stated that both Universities have been
invited to join the West Coast Athletic Conference. Pres-
ently, the Conference consists of the University of Santa
Clara, St. Mary's College, University of San Francisco,
University of the Pacific, Loyola University and Pepper-
dine College.
He noted that all groups at the University of Nevada, Reno
are in favor of withdrawing from the Far Western Conference
and joining the WCAC.
Mr. Jacobsen asked about football. President Miller stated
that UNR has football commitments for the next 2 years and
will push for football as a conference sport.
Professor Eugene Kosso, Chairman of the Intercollegiate
Athletics Board, noted that the Board believes that foot-
ball will be included as a WCAC conference sport within
2 years.
Vice President Baepler stated that the problem for UNLV is
quite simple; i. e., they do not have to withdraw from a
conference. He added that both the UNLV Faculty Senate
and Student Senate have expressed a wish to join WCAC. He
also stated he believed there were many advantages to having
both Universities in the same conference.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that both UNR and UNLV be authorized to
accept invitations to join the WCAC.
15. Plant and Property, UNR
A. Mr. Pine presented slides showing the Nevada State
Highway Department's plan for widening North Virginia
Street from Artemisia Street north to the intersection
with Sierra Street. He noted that the plan requires
the granting by the University of a maximum construc-
tion easement of 55 feet in the area near the Stadium
parking lot and a maximum of 25 feet for permanent
right of way in the same area.
Mr. Pine requested authorization to negotiate with the
State Highway Department with the understanding that
the value of the land involved would be determined by
appraisal. The final agreement for the 3 to 4 acres
involved would be subject to Board of Regents approval.
President Miller stated that the discussions with the
State Highway Department included an attempt to get
an agreement on traffic controls on North Virginia
Street.
Mr. Bell suggested easement not be granted unless the
University receives assurance that something will be
done about traffic controls.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested a report on the progress
of these discussions be made to the Board at its
February meeting.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
with Mr. Bilbray and Mr. Jacobsen opposing, that the
UNR Administration be authorized to proceed with nego-
tiations with the State Highway Department and atten-
tion be given during these negotiations to the problem
of transporting students across North Virginia.
B. Mr. Pine presented a progress report on capital improve-
ment projects at UNR (filed with permanent minutes).
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, a supple-
mental agenda was formally accepted for consideration.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened January 8, 1969
for ventilating, heating and air conditioning the 2nd
floor of Clark Administration building which is being
remodeled to accommodate the Controller's Office.
Base Bid Alt. #1
Advance Sheet Metal $17,504 $4,296
Nevada Sheet Metal 18,700 5,250
Gallagher Sheet Metal 19,307 4,841
Mr. Pine recommended that the base bid of Advance
Sheet Metal, in the amount of $17,504 be accepted.
He noted that funds are available from Buildings and
Grounds accounts.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred
in the recommendation.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
D. Mr. Pine reported that the Nevada Fish and Game Commis-
sion had requested approval of plans and specifications
as prepared by the State Planning Board for the con-
struction of a metal storage building on land leased
from UNR by the Fish and Game Commission. He noted
that the metal building will be a flat roof and panel
frame design and recommended approval by the Board.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent that the Fish and Game Commission
request be approved.
16. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, UNR
A. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 20,
1968 for an electronic calculator to be used by the
Department of Mechanical Engineering in seismic en-
gineering and statistical computations. Mr. Pine
recommended that the bid of Wang Laboratories, the
only bidder, in the amount of $7285 be accepted.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 23,
1968 for eggs to be supplied to the Dining Commons
for the period January 1 through June 30, 1969. He
noted that Olsen Bros., Reno, was the only bidder at
2 1/2 cents below San Francisco Market Weekly quota-
tion. Mr. Pine recommended that the bid of Olsen
Bros. be accepted. President Miller and Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommenda-
tion be approved.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 23,
1968 for dairy products to be supplied to the Dining
Commons for the period January 1 through June 30, 1969.
Model Dairy $16,689.77
Beatrice Foods 17,195.25
Crescent Dairy 17,271.07
Mr. Pine recommended the bid of Model Dairy be accept-
ed. President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
D. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 23,
1968 for processed meats to be supplied to the Dining
Commons for the period January 1 through June 30, 1969.
Len Harris Wholesale Meats $ 5,963.83
Sierra Meat and Provisions 6,236.05
Mr. Pine recommended the bid of Len Harris Wholesale
Meats be accepted. President Miller and Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
17. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, UNLV
A. Vice President Baepler reported that bids were opened
December 23, 1968 for meat products to be supplied
to the Student Union Snack Bar during the period of
January 1 through June 30, 1969.
New York Meat Co., Las Vegas $ 5,125.00
A & P Meat Co., Las Vegas 5,176.50
Swift & Co., Las Vegas 5,478.50
Davidson Meat Co., Las Vegas 5,777.00
Urban Patman, Inc., Los Angeles 6,040.00
Dr. Baepler recommended that the bid of New York Meat
Co. be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
B. Vice President Baepler reported that bids were opened
December 23, 1968 for canned goods and sundry items
to be supplied to the Student Union Snack Bar during
the period January 1 through June 30, 1969.
Shetakis Wholesaler, Inc. $ 9,735.56
Interstate Restaurant Supply 10,931.33
Zellerbach Paper Co. Incomplete Bid
Blake, Moffit and Towne Incomplete Bid
Dr. Baepler recommended the bid of Shetakis Wholesaler,
Inc. be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent, that the above recommendation
be approved.
18. Ten Year Budget, 1969-76
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that a presentation based on
the document, "Charting a Course for the University of
Nevada System", was made at the December meeting. Sub-
sequently, additional discussion of the study has been
held within the Advisory Cabinet and certain revisions
made as a result. He requested that Don Jessup, Insti-
tutional Studies Officer, review the revisions.
Mr. Jessup presented a number of pages which had been
revised from the original document. Comments from
President Miller, Vice President Baepler and Vice Chan-
cellor Mordy were distributed (all material on file in
the Chancellor's Office).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the document, as
revised, be adopted for presentation to the 1969 Legisla-
ture.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the 10-year budget be adopted as
recommended with the full understanding that it is a
planning document and subject to amendment.
19. UNR-DRI Financial Agreement
Chancellor Humphrey requested that this item be withdrawn
from the agenda.
20. Report of the DRI National Advisory Board
Chancellor Humphrey suggested discussion of this report be
deferred until the February meeting so that more time
could be devoted to it.
Vice Chancellor Mordy concurred.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that discussion be deferred.
21. Advance Planning, College of Education Building
Chancellor Humphrey noted that, in response to instructions
from the Board, the two Colleges of Education had conferred
on the suggestions of the State Planning Board that a single
design for the two College of Education buildings be con-
sidered. He referred to correspondence between the two
Deans and recommendations from President Miller and Vice
President Baepler (filed with permanent minutes) and recom-
mended that the State Planning Board be advised that the
University does not concur in the proposed transfer of
planning funds from UNR to UNLV nor do the Regents believe
it to be economical or feasible to design a single College
of Education building for construction on both Campuses.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
22. Signature Authority for Deputy Controller, UNR
Chancellor Humphrey reported that President Miller had
recommended that signature authority for all documents and
checks be extended to Mr. Daniel L. Pease, Deputy Control-
ler, and that the present officer's bond be extended to
cover Mr. Pease.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
01-10-1969