January 10-11, 1970
1-10-1970
Pages 323-383
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
January 10, 1970
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Travis Lounge
if the Jot Travis Student Union building, University of Nevada,
Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller, UNR
President R. J. Zorn, UNLV
Acting Director G. B. Maxey, DRI
Mr. Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Vice President Donald Baepler, UNLV
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager, UNLV
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information, UNR
Dr. Robert Boord, Chairman, UNLV Faculty Senate
Dr. Gary Peltier, Chairman, UNR Faculty Senate
Dr. John Sharp, Chairman, DRI Faculty Senate
Mr. James Hardesty, ASUN President
Mr. John Cevette, CSUN President
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hug at 9:25 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Anderson, the
minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1969, were approved
as submitted.
2. Board of Regents Handbook
Mr. Hug called the attention of the Regents to the Board
of Regents Handbook which had been distributed. He noted
that the Board had been needing this type of book for years.
Dr. Anderson said he believed that the Board should get
started on revising the Handbook. He suggested bringing up
one section at a time and discussing it.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that perhaps the Board would
like to appoint a committee to work on the amendment of
certain chapters.
Dr. Anderson said he felt it very important to make a defi-
nite commitment to start this revision in order that it not
be put off indefinitely. Chairman Hug said the matter
should be discussed further after the Regents have had an
opportunity to review the Handbook.
3. Acceptance of Gifts
The following gifts and grants were reported by the appro-
priate officers, with their recommendation for acceptance
by the Board:
UNR
Library
Contributions to the Dr. Bernard Porter Memorial Fund:
American Association of University Women, Reno - $30
Mr. Morris Feinleib, Joshyo Kinoshita, Wendell M. Lafky
and Ernest W. Yim, Los Altos, California - $40
Mrs. Bernard Porter, Reno - Dr. Porter's technical
journals and books.
Reno Executives Club, Reno - $5
Sierra Nevada Section, American Chemical Society,
Reno - $25
Mrs. Walter H. Voskuil, Reno - $5
Mrs. Juanita White, Boulder City - $10
Mr. Michael J. Broadhead, Reno - 1914 Map of Mexico.
Louise Bulletini, Yerington - $5 in memory of Mrs. Bertha
Ronzone.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings, Reno - $15 in memory of Dr.
Francis Fruzza.
The Emporium Girls, Yerington - $25.75 in memory of Mrs.
Bertha Ronzone.
Mrs. P. R. Evans, Reno - $10 in memory of George L. Curnow.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Folsom, Long Beach, California - $10 in
memory of George L. Curnow.
Professor Muriel Hughes, Reno - a copy of "Saint Catherine
of Siena", by Alice Curtayne.
Dr. Harry O. Hund, Reno - books valued at $350.
Mr. Harry G. Iverson, Reno - 15 books valued at $35.
Dr. G. A. Johnson, Reno - 117 books valued at $240.
Dr. Frank le Cocq, Yakima, Washington - 15 cartons of medi-
cal journals valued at $500.
Dr. Rosella Linskie, Reno - 23 books valued at $55.
Father John Marschall, Reno - a Roman Missal, with English
translations, valued at $15.
President N. Edd Miller, Reno - 5 books valued at $5.
Mr. Stanley W. Paher, Las Vegas - booklet entitled, "Reno
100 Years Old".
Mr. Robert Pope, San Diego, California - 598 books, 23
paper backed books and miscellaneous material valued at
$1,285.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Perry Riker, Reno - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Prince A. Hawkins and Mr. Guy E. Benham.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto R. Schulz, Reno - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Bertha Ronzone.
Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Reno - 9 books on Real
Estate valued at $83.05.
Mr. and Mrs. John Uhalde, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs.
Forrest Eccles.
Mr. Vincent Vitale, Reno - 14 books and miscellaneous items
valued at $85.
WAAIME, Reno - $15 in memory of Mrs. Foster Bain.
Mr. H. P. Lambrecht, Reno - 6 books valued at $15.
L'Alliance Francaise du Nevada, Section de Reno, Reno - 1
book donated in memory of M. and Mme. Isidore Lapuyade.
Mrs. Ruth Marcotte, Reno - books, papers, and manuscripts
to the Special Collection.
Professor Sachio Matoba, Sendai, Japan - "Studies in Metal-
lurgy", by Professor Matoba.
Mrs. Annette C. Mathews, Reno - $5 in memory of Wilson
Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Mc Neil, Reno - $5 in memory of Richard
Bankofier.
Mr. John Moller, Reno - 2 banks valued at $10.
Nevada Reno Section WAAIME, Reno - $15 in memory of Mrs.
Spangler Ricker.
Dr. Donald Pickering, Reno - 81 books and cartons of medi-
cal journals valued at $715.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tedford, Fallon - $5 in memory of Guy
Benham.
Mrs. Helen Whitacre, Yerington - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Bertha Ronzone.
Anonymous - 1 book valued at $10.
American Committee for Justice in the Middle East, Boulder,
Colorado - "The Evasive Peace", by John H. Davis.
Mr. Eric Barker, Big Sur, California - "Looking for Water",
by Eric Barker.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings, Reno - $10 in memory of Emma
Elizabeth Proctor and Mrs. Ruby A. Read.
Mr. Evelio Echevarria, Reno - 3 books written in Japanese,
valued at $12.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fairbanks, Yerington - $7.50 in memory of
Mrs. Bertha Ronzone.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Genasci and Mrs. Lorenzo Racanzone,
Loyalton, California - $5 in memory of Mrs. Bertha Ronzone.
Judge Clark J. Guild and Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $10
in memory of Mr. George Heidtman.
Professor Muriel Hughes, Reno - 2 French books valued at $3.
Scholarships
Anonymous - $500 Political Science Scholarship.
The Houghton Foundation, Reno - $1000 to be disbursed equal-
ly or alternately between recipients who are Art majors or
recipients who are Music majors.
The Women's Club of North Tahoe, Crystal Bay - $200 scholar-
ship awarded to Miss Patti Bervid for 1969-70.
Contributions to the John and Louise Semenza Scholarship
Fund:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Anderson, Ross, California - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Karel F. Botermans, San Anselmo, California
- $10
Mrs. Pearl G. Dominguez, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Droge, Fairfax, California -
$5
Mr. and Mrs. Quenten Emery, Olympia, Washington - $10
Mrs. Evelyn English, Altadena, California - $25
Miss Hildegard S. Herz, Reno - $7.50
Misses Lena and Sylvia Jacobs, Reno - $2.50
Mrs. Arthur Kanzee, Jr., San Rafael, California - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Neil W. Plath, Reno - $15
Mrs. Rena Safford, Ross, California - $10
Semenza, Kottinger and Mc Mullen, Reno - $50
Mr. R. B. Fuhrman, Reno - $20
Mrs. Dorothy M. Swatszel, Altadena, California - $15
Anonymous - $50 as an initial contribution to the Physics
Scholarship for Advanced High School Students.
Mrs. Jeanne Barteaux, Santa Monica, California - $600 as
an initial contribution to the Robert E. Moran Memorial
Scholarship in Physics.
Mr. Frank H. Bartholomew, New York, New York - $1000 to
the Kate L. Bartholomew Scholarship Fund.
Kiwanis Club of Fallon, Fallon - $150 to the Kiwanis Club
of Fallon Scholarship Fund, awarded to Alfred Munoz.
Nevada Section American Society of Range Management, Elko -
$182.20 to the C. E. Fleming Endowment Scholarship Fund.
Reader's Digest Foundation, Pleasantville, New York - $1000
to the Department of Journalism.
Sears-Roebuck Foundation, Los Angeles, California - $150
scholarship stipend awarded to Miss Judy Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Savitt, Reno - $848 to help defray Univer-
sity costs for four students.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation, San Francisco, Califor-
nia - $1000 as a two-year scholarship for an outstanding
high school graduate who will be emphasizing American
Government.
Alumni Contributions
201 members contributed a total amount of $1191.
Dr. Fred M. Anderson contributed $200 in the name of his
friends as a Christmas present.
Miscellaneous
Armanko Office Supply Company, Reno - use of Burroughs
Posting Machine in the Business Technology Program.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Buchanan, Sparks - $100 to the John
Scott Buchanan Memorial Loan Fund.
Dr. R. C. Fuson, Reno - $500 to the seminar program in the
Department of Chemistry.
Mr. Linford D. Riley, Jr., Van Nuys, California - stocks
assigned to the President's Discretionary Fund.
President N. Edd Miller, Reno - $6 to the President's Dis-
cretionary Fund.
Mr. William Otis Sweer, Reno - mounted birds and bird skins
to the Museum of Biology.
Wolf Pack Boosters Club, Reno - $25,000 as support for the
athletic program.
Contributions to the Nevada Prize Exam in High School Math:
Edgerton, Germeshausen and Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $50
First National Bank of Nevada, Reno - $50
Hydro Conduit Company, Sparks - $50
Bank of Las Vegas, Las Vegas - $25
Blake, Moffitt and Towne, San Francisco, California - $50
to be used as a grant-in-aid.
Mr. Donald S. Burns, Corona Del Mar, California - $4000 as
a grant-in-aid for intercollegiate football.
French Government, San Francisco, California - $50
Mr. W. Church Holmes, Sausalito, California - $150 to the
Mackay School of Mines.
Nevada Bankers Association, Reno - $5000 as the third pay-
ment for the Nevada Bankers Association Chair of Commercial
Banking.
Nevada National Bank, Reno - $3000 to be used by the College
of Business Administration on both Campuses.
Mrs. Arthur E. Orvis, Reno - $1000 to the Dean's Discretion-
ary Fund of the Orvis School of Nursing and 500 shares of
Southern Company, common stock, to the Orvis School of
Nursing.
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Los Angeles, California -
$1500 to the Mackay School of Mines.
Contributions for Developing the School of Medical Sciences:
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Reno - $200 in the name of
friends for Christmas.
Dr. and Mrs. George T. Smith, Reno - $35 in the name of
friends for Christmas.
Mrs. Harriet O. Gilbert, Reno - $25 in the name of a
friend for Christmas.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Russell, Reno - $15 in the name of
a friend for Christmas.
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Cantlon, Reno - $100 in the name of
friends for Christmas.
Dr. Darius F. Caffaratti, Fallon - $100 from Dr. and
Mrs. Caffaratti and $50 in the name of friends for
Christmas.
Contributions to the Nevada AIME Fund:
Mr. James E. and Louis Skinner, Yerington - $25
Mr. J. D. Burgess, Reno - $25
Mr. Samuel G. Wilson, Redondo Beach, California - $10
Mr. J. R. Gillbergh, Atherton, California - $10
Mr. Richard G. Deleissegues, Redding, California - $10
Mr. E. J. and Lena C. Bottomley, Lovelock - $10
Mr. Vernon E. Scheid, Reno - $10
Mr. Liang-Chi Hsu, Reno - $5
Mr. H. G. Thomas, Lovelock - $25
Mrs. Clara Willard for Pat Willard (deceased),
Damariscotta, Maine - $25
Mr. Paul Turner, Weed Heights - $10
American Selco, Inc., Elko - $10
Mine Service Company, Reno - $10
Mr. Michael E. Mc Lean, Reno - $5
Lynn Harmsen, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. David H. Osborne, Casa Grande, Arizona - $50
Mr. L. W. Kemp, Edison, New Jersey - $20
Mr. H. B. Chessher, Jr., Reno - $10
Mr. Noel J. Huettich, Hellertown, Pennsylvania - $10
Mr. Tom Beard, Hawthorne - $100
Mr. W. G. Flangas, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. John E. Borchert, Sacramento, California - $5
Mr. F. N. Dondero, Carson City - $10
Mr. Milton Steinheimer, Reno - $50
Mr. William R. Stewart, Searchlight - $10
Mr. John H. Cleary, Fresno, California - $5
Mr. Michael C. Tuppett, Salt Lake City, Utah - $5
Mr. Michael A. Price, Kingman, Arizona - $5
Mr. J. F. Frost, Carson City - $25
Mr. Walter B. Johnson, Mandeville, Jamaica - $5
Mr. J. H. Cazier, Denver, Colorado - $10
Mr. Max Muller, Jr., Cambridge, Massachusetts - $10
Cortez Gold Mines, Cortez - $50
Mr. E. R. Chapp, College, Alaska - $5
Mr. William Whitfield, Tucson, Arizona - $11
Mr. William W. Wright, Novato, California - $5
Mr. Richard C. Brittain, Lovelock - $25
Mr. Ronald A. Bakowski, Cheektowaga, New York - $5
Mr. Roy A. Hardy, Reno - $25
Mr. Roy G. Stott, Washington, D. C. - $20
Forni Corporation, Hayward, California - $1000
Mr. Richard R. Paul, Morenci, Arizona - $30
Mr. A. E. Anderson, Reno - $50
Mr. R. W. Gates, Gabbs - $100
Mr. E. J. Kneebone, Manila, Philippines - $25
Mr. George J. Stathis, Reno - $10
Mr. Harlan R. Gilmore, Erie, Pennsylvania - $50
Mr. Henry R. Burch, Weed Heights - $25
Mr. William P. Craven, Sutter Creek, California - $5
Mr. Jimmie C. Esola, Jr., Sacramento, California - $5
Margery Mc Knight, Reno - $5
Mr. Clifford L. Cook, Virgnia City - $20
Mr. E. B. (Ted) Olds, Santiago, Chile - $10
Mr. O. J. Scherer, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. John E. Martinson, Bishop, California - $5
Mr. Lorum U. Messervy, Hawthorne - $10
Grants
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C. -
$33,831 for Project Metabolism of Chorismate in
Higher Plants, under the direction of Terry S. Woodin,
Biochemistry Department.
$4,000 for UNR Library as a joint grant submitted as
a member of the Consortium of Western Universities
and Colleges.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$34,245 as a grant for Science.
$49,027 for support of the "1970 Summer Institute in
Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers", under the
direction of R. N. Tompson.
$23,300 for research entitled "Scientific Methods in
the Study of Precipitation Processes", under the
direction of William T. Scott.
One grinding and polishing machine for use in scientific
research and science education.
Nevada State Council on the Arts, Reno - $1000 as first
payment of the $6000 grant for the Arts Festival.
UNLV
Library
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $80 in memory
of Selina Whitmore, Dr. Edgar L. Compton, Florence G. Baker,
Minnie Cecile Honrath, Guy J. Luttrell, Mrs. Miriam Reese
Knipp, Mr. Harry Gravelle and Mrs. Kim Kee Fong.
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Mc Cuistion, Las Vegas - $20 in memory
of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pfeiffer, Las Vegas - $17.50 in memory
of Peter Scott Arkell.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Casey, Las Vegas - $15 in memory
of Mrs. Florence Baker and Mr. Rene Arceneaux.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $13.50
P. E. O. Sisterhood, Chapter R, Henderson - $10 in memory
of Peter Scott Arkell.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Monahan, Henderson - $10 in memory
of Mrs. C. D. Baker.
Foley Brothers, Las Vegas - $20 in memory of Mr. Joseph P.
Kennedy and Mrs. Ruth Briare.
UNLV 1969 Football Team and Coaching Staff, Las Vegas - $10
in memory of Mr. Lawrence Barnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Richardson, Las Vegas - $7.50 in memory
of Mrs. George Knipp.
Mr. Archie Grant, Las Vegas - 20 volumes, valued at $120.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Bertha Ronzone:
Las Vegas Sun, Inc., Las Vegas - $50
Mr. Harley E. Harmon, Las Vegas - $35
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mainland, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Peckham, Las Vegas - $25
Main Lafrentz & Company, Las Vegas - $25
Mrs. Beda Cornwall, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. Edward S. Roeth, Pasadena, California - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Beeman, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Morgan, Hawthorne - $10
Dr. Leon Rockwell and Mrs. Marjorie Riley, Las Vegas -
$25
Wiener, Goldwater & Galatz, Ltd., Las Vegas - $25
Boulevard Merchants Association, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeliger, Carson City - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Horsley, Incline Village - $20
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Frankovich, Tahoe City, California -
$7.50
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Germain, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Henderson, Las Vegas - $20
Mrs. Ruth C. Ferron and Mrs. Shirley Swanson, Las Vegas
and Mrs. Barbara F. Doyle, Berkeley, California -
$25
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Yori, Santa Cruz, California - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Garland J. Ronnow, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Laub, Las Vegas - $25
Dr. Chester C. Lockwood, Las Vegas - $25
Levin-Townsend Enterprises, Inc., Henderson - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fike, Las Vegas - $20
Foley Brothers, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Baker, Mr. Jeffrey Willer and
Deborah Willer, Las Vegas - $15
Dr. and Mrs. Roman J. Zorn, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tiberti, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bradshaw, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hazard, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Richardson and Mrs. Leva Beckley,
Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Stewart, Las Vegas and Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Leavitt, Walnut Creek, California - $10
Mrs. Ted H. Brandt, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Neil D. Humphrey, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Down, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Mlynarczyk, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Monahan, Henderson - $10
Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbons, North Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. Ruth I. Shupe, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. Orral Brown, Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. Tim Hitsman,
Cinncinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Marvin Hennin, Las Vegas
- $25
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Mc Pherson, Las Vegas - $5
Ronzone's Employees, Las Vegas - $61.75
Contributions in memory of Dr. J. J. Hamill:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson, Las Vegas - $10
Mrs. Virginia L. Stangel, Las Vegas - $10
Dr. Sigrid Moe, Las Vegas - $3
Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Davison, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin R. Jensen, Las Vegas - $10
Football Foundation:
Mr. William Peccole, Las Vegas - $1000
University Musical Society:
Mrs. Ruth Martin, Las Vegas - $100
First National Bank, Las Vegas - $80
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cadura, Las Vegas - $100
Antonio Morelli Endowment Fund:
Mrs. Antonio Morelli, Las Vegas - $100
Clerics of St. Victor, Las Vegas - $100
Mrs. Ada Ellenson, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kishner, Encino, California - $100
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Pacey, Las Vegas - $20
Scholarships:
Fleischmann Indian Education Scholarship, Carson City -
$500
Utah-Nevada-Idaho Hotel and Motel Association Scholar-
ship, Salt Lake City, Utah - $1000
Zora Faye Grant Scholarship, Las Vegas - $300
Sunrise Hospital Scholarship, Women's Auxiliary, Las
Vegas - $500
Performing Arts:
Mr. Mel Exber, Las Vegas - $2000
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Beggs, Las Vegas - $5000
Mr. and Mrs. Sam A. Boyd, Henderson - $200
Mrs. Judith Bayley, Las Vegas - $2000
Dr. Howell Douglas Miller, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. James Lum, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tiberti, Las Vegas - $2000
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Daiell, Las Vegas - $5030
Miscellaneous
Nevada Resort Association, Las Vegas - $17,254 as the third
installment for the College of Hotel Administration for
1969-70.
Saga, Menlo Park, California - $500 as an unrestricted grant
for the College of Hotel Administration.
Mr. Rudolph Novosel and Mr. Peter Bisone, Las Vegas - two
Alpine Kilns valued at $2000.
Dr. Marvin M. Sedway, Las Vegas - $90 as fee payment for
nine Qualifying Program students.
Aileen J. Hartzer Foundation, Chicago, Illinois - $200
DRI
U. S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. - $4500
for the Lower Colorado Archeological Survey, under the di-
rection of Sheilah Brooks.
Nevada Heart Association, Reno - $3000 for the study of
Cardiovascular Responses of Man to Environmental Stress,
under the direction of D. B. Dill.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. - $38,740
for "Administration of Institutional Grants for Science".
Office of Water Resources Research -
$60,000 for the Application of Simulation Theory to
Water Resources Planning and Management, Phase II,
under the direction of George B. Maxey.
$55,000 for Research and Analysis to Plan, Develop and
Manage a Ground and Surface Water Supply, Phase II,
under the direction of George B. Maxey.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted as
presented and the Secretary be requested to send notes of
thanks to the donors.
4. Report of Personnel Actions
The following personnel actions were recommended for approv-
al by the appropriate Officers:
UNLV
SYSTEM COMPUTING CENTER
Michael Friedland, Research Programming Advisor, December
15, 1969 to June 30, 1970 - $10,020 base (part-time posi-
tion)
ELKO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elizabeth R. Sturm, Librarian, 1/1/70 to 6/30/70 - $3000
as previously written for one year period of 7/1/69 to
6/30/70 for a contract of $1.00
UNR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Delbert E. Brix, Lecturer in Agriculture and Resource Econ-
omics, 11/17/69 to 6/30/70 - $7680 annual rate (temporary
replacement for George Myles)
Muhammad Choudhary, Research Assistant in Irrigation, Plant,
Soil and Water Science, 11/15/69 to 5/31/70 - $2080 (tempo-
rary position)
Ronald E. Squires, Associate Professor of Agriculture Edu-
cation, 1/1/70 to 6/30/70 - $12,480 annual rate (temporary
replacement for Howard Christensen)
Patricia Yensen, County Extension Home Economist, 1/2 time,
11/1/69 to 6/30/70 - $4425 (vacant position)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Catherine S. Fowler, Lecturer in Anthropology, 1/2 time,
Spring semester, 1969-70 - $2375 (partial replacement for
Warren D'Azevedo)
Mary Lou Rusco, Lecturer in Anthropology, 1/4 time, Spring
semester, 1969-70 - $1085 (partial replacement for Warren
D'Azevedo)
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF STATE TRIAL JUDGES
George B. Richter, Adjunct Professor of Judicial Adminis-
tration, fiscal year 1969-70 (new position)
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Judy Faye Hilbish, Graduate Research Assistant, 11/1/69 to
6/30/70 - $2000 (new position)
Chancellor Humphrey called the attention of the Regents to
Mrs. Elizabeth Sturm of Elko Community College. Mrs.
Sturm has been working in the Library slightly more than
half time without salary; but upon receipt of the $100,000
grant from the Fleischmann Foundation, it has become obvious
that more full-time help will be needed. Therefore Elko
Community College has entered into a contract with Mrs.
Sturm for the balance of the fiscal year.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the personnel actions be approved as
recommended.
5. Approval of Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfers of funds:
#161 $7060 from Contingency Reserve, Elko Community College
to Buildings and Grounds. The Elko Community College
and the Elko General Hospital have entered into an
agreement whereby the hospital will make its facili-
ties available to the College for instruction in the
Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This transfer
provides the necessary funds for the agreement and
the charge is made against Buildings and Grounds.
#162 $25,000 from Contingency Reserve, Elko Community
College, to Instruction. The original work program
was based on the premise that Elko Community College
would have 100 FTE students. Fall, 1969 registration
figures revealed that there are 160 FTE students reg-
istered. This increase in enrollment has created a
need for additional instructors. This transfer pro-
vides the necessary funds.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
without dissent that the above transfers of funds be
approved.
6. Henry Albert and Edith W. Albert Trust Fund
Chancellor Humphrey made the following report regarding the
details of this bequest:
"This Estate has now been distributed to the University.
The corpus will be held separate until May 21, 1970, at
which time it will be added to the total endowment. The
present value of the corpus is approximately $469,190.
Income on deposit for use as of November 11, 1969, is
$4,282.54.
"The Will provides that 'the Trust Fund shall be known as
the Henry Albert and Edith W. Albert Trust Fund, and the
scholarship designated as the Albert Scholarships.' The
Will further stipulates that the income is to provide,
'one or more annual scholarships ... the amount of said
scholarships shall be determined by the ... Trustees (i.
e., the Board of Regents) with the provision that no one
scholarship will exceed $2000. To be eligible for such
scholarships, students must be bona fide residents of the
State of Nevada, must be enrolled for study at the ... Uni-
versity of Nevada located at Reno ... and ... must have
completed their first three years of undergraduate study
with creditable grades.' The Will goes on to provide: '...
further empower said Trustees (Board of Regents) to estab-
lish a procedure for the awarding of such scholarships along
the following general procedure: That all applicants for
such scholarships should apply through the University of
Nevada Registrar in conjunction with said Trustees (Board of
Regents), determine the number of scholarships to be awarded
and establish a fair and uniform procedure for the awarding
of such scholarships to students most qualified and deserv-
ing. That in the determination of the number of scholar-
ships to be awarded that consideration shall be given to
the amount and value of such scholarships and to the total
of the funds available from the income from said trust ...
Also, that a fair and equitable procedure be worked out for
the repayment of such scholarships and that monies repaid
will become immediately available for additional scholar-
ships. In the event all of the income from said trust is
not used for scholarships for each and every year, then I
desire that such uncommitted funds be added to the princi-
pal corpus of this trust.'
"Throughout the Will, establishing the Albert Trust, repeat-
ed reference is made to 'scholarship' when discussing the
wishes of the donor. The term 'scholarship' has generally
been interpreted through usage to mean 'gift money' (not
legally repayable); however, the terms of the Will specify
'that a fair and equitable procedure be worked out for the
repayment of such scholarships and that monies repaid will
become immediately available for additional scholarships
... '. It is assumed, therefore, that the use of the money
in this trust is intended to be of temporary nature; i. e.,
a loan."
President Miller recommended the following regulations in
conformity with the terms of the Will for loans made from
this fund:
I. Eligibility
A. Residents of Nevada
B. Currently regularly enrolled at the University
of Nevada, Reno
C. Must have Senior or higher standing
D. Satisfactory progress toward a degree
E. Must have completed at least one semester at the
University (as is required from other borrowers
of University loan funds)
II. Amount of Loans
A. A loan limit of $1500 maximum per academic year
be applied with no more than $750 during any one
semester. An additional $500 would be available
for a preceding or succeeding Summer Session.
III. Number of Loans
A. Variable each year depending upon the earnings of
the trust fund and the amount of collections.
IV. Interest
A. Four percent simple interest per year beginning
after graduation or termination of full time stu-
dent status (as is currently charged under most
other University loan funds). Interest is not
mentioned in the Will. It is recommended as a
means of assuring that the funds will be paid
promptly and thus be available to other students.
V. Length of Time
A. Maximum of five (5) years from date of graduation
or termination of the current degree program with
an annual repayment of not less than 20% of the
loan principal plus accrued interest.
VI. Application Procedure
A. Use of standard University Loan Application.
B. Require co-maker, guarantee or surety as with
other loan funds of the University.
C. Verification of applicant's student status
through the Registrar's Office.
D. Processing approved, loan promissory note and
application through Controller's Office as with
other University loans.
E. Application may be made prior to any semester or
during a given semester.
VII. Selection Criteria
A. Financial need -- Purpose for which the loan is
requested.
B. General worthiness of student.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of President
Miller's recommendation.
Mr. Hug noted that this loan requires a co-signer and asked
if this were standard practice in loans. Mr. Pine replied
that co-signers are required for other University loans
and that the co-signer could be a parent or any other fi-
nancially responsible party, except a member of the faculty.
Moved by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, that the
above regulations be adopted, carried without dissent.
7. Separation of Division of Agricultural Economics and Edu-
cation
President Miller reported that in November the Board of
Regents had approved on first reading a proposal that the
present Division of Agricultural Economics and Education
be separated into two Divisions:
a. Division of Agricultural and Resource Economics
b. Division of Industrial Mechanics
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
final approval be granted.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
8. Special Activity Fees for Ski Classes
President Miller presented a request from the Department
of Health, Physical Education and Recreation that the
special activity fees collected for Ski classes at the
beginning of the semester be non-refundable.
Mr. Seeliger said that he had been informed by some women
students that they feel they are being discriminated against
in that they are not getting a fair share in the Skiing Pro-
gram as well as in other Intercollegiate Athletics. They do
not have a Coach or other financial support.
Dr. Lombardi entered the meeting at 9:34 A.M.
Mr. Hardesty said several women students had also spoken to
him and he had referred the matter to the Intercollegiate
Athletic Board. They should have a recommendation forth-
coming soon. The girls also do not have access to tuition
waivers for athletic purposes as do men students. The Ath-
letic Board is also considering this phase of the problem.
Dr. White asked if the girls are required to pay the same
fees as the men students. When informed they were, Dr.
White stated she believed that the women students should
also be entitled to such fee waivers.
Mr. Hardesty stated that it is hoped that the students would
have a recommendation to bring to the Regents soon.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, that the
special activitiy fee be non-refundable, carried without
dissent.
9. Additions to Institutional Membership List
President Miller requested that the following memberships
be approved for addition to UNR's Institutional Membership
List:
American Society for Personnel Administrator $25
American Technical Education Association $20
Association for Hospital Medical Education $40
National Safety Council $35
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above memberships be approved.
10. Lambertucci Mining Claims
Dean Scheid gave the following background information re-
garding the Lambertucci Mining Claims:
"In his Will, dated June 5, 1967, Mr. Domenico Lambertucci
of Tonopah, Nevada, who died December 13, 1967, stated 'All
mining properties, including patented and unpatented claims
of which I may die, seized or possessed, I give and bequeath
to the University of Nevada, to be used by the Mackay School
of Mines.' These mining properties, as listed in the Will
and the Court's Decree of Final Distribution (filed August
29, 1969), were 68 patented claims and 54 unpatented claims
in and around Tonopah. Since these dates, our investiga-
tions have shown that Mr. Lambertucci did not record 3 of
the 54 unpatented mining claims with the County Recorder;
therefore, these are not owned by the University. Thus,
the University offered for sale or lease 68 patented mining
claims and 51 unpatented mining claims. This correction to
the listing in the Will and Decree of Final Distribution of
the claims owned by the University of Nevada was thoroughly
explained in memoranda and correspondence sent to interested
parties and was again explained at the bidding session (Jan-
uary 6, 1970) before any bids were accepted or announced."
Mr. Hug stated that he felt the Will should be settled be-
fore any award of bid be made. He noted that there has been
a contest of the Will on the part of some heirs stating that
the claims are for the use, and not sale, by the University.
Dean Sheid stated that surface rights have been granted to
these heirs and surveys are presently being conducted.
Mr. Walsh suggested that the University should get a judi-
cial decree that this sale is proper under the conditions
of the Will.
Mrs. Knudtsen asked what would happen to the people owning
surface rights if the claims are worked as in strip mining.
Dean Scheid gave a description of the location of the claims
in Tonopah, noting that any mining done in this area would
be relatively deep so there would be no disturbance of the
surface rights. He said that in signing over surface
rights, ample land had been reserved for entrance rights
to the claims.
Mr. Hug agreed with Mr. Walsh that a declaration of intent
by the courts would be advisable.
Dean Scheid gave the following listing of bids received:
1. Ralph C. Campbell, 1129 Sierra Vista Drive, Las Vegas,
Nevada. Bid to purchase all claims for $148,200 (or
individually by parcel): Parcel 1 for $1300, Parcel 2
for $35,100, Parcel 3 for $3900, Parcel 4 for $81,900,
Parcel 5 for $16,000, Parcel 6 for $6000, Parcel 7 for
$4000. Alternate bid to lease all claims for cash pay-
ment of $50,000 plus 10% royalty of net returns from
smelter mint or other purchaser of ores or concentrates.
2. Sierra La Plata Mining Company, Granada Hills, Califor-
nia. Bid to lease all claims, with payment of $53,000
and lease for 30 years, renewable for 30 years, plus
10.5% royalty.
3. Sierra La Plata Mining Company, Granada Hills, Califor-
nia. Bid to purchase all claims for $530,000 plus 1%
royalty.
4. Mid-Continent Mining Corporation, Grand Junction, Colo-
rado, and New Park Mining Company, San Francisco, Cali-
fornia, acting jointly.
(a) Parcel 3 (3 patented claims) proposal; 12 months to
evaluate property. Purchase price of $15,000 to be
paid at $5,000 per year (beginning at end of first
year) or royalty of 25% of net operating profit be-
fore taxes, whichever is greater.
(b) Parcel 4 (63 patented claims) proposal; 24-month
period to evaluate claims. Purchase price of
$150,000 to be paid on the basis of $10,000 per
year (beginning at the end of the second year) or
a royalty of 25% (as above). Work commitment to
expend $30,000 during the 24-month period.
(c) Parcel 7 (8 unpatented claims, including 3 doubtful
ones) proposal; 12-month period to evaluate. Pur-
chase price of $18,000 to be paid at $3000 per year
(beginning at the end of the first year) or a roy-
alty of 25% (as above).
5. Hughes-Nevada Operations, of the Hughes Tool Company,
Las Vegas, Nevada. Bid to purchase all claims for
$500,000.
6. Federal Resources Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Bid to purchase Parcel 4 (63 patented claims) for
$100 and Parcel 5 (34 unpatented claims) for $100.
Dean Scheid stated that although all bidders had been in-
formed of the necessity of a 25% deposit, the high bidder,
Sierra La Plata Mining Company of Granada Hills, Califor-
nia, was unable to deposit earnest money by 5:00 P.M. when
the bidding session was closed. The next highest bidder,
the Hughes Tool Company, did deposit $125,000 as 1/4 of
their bid. He recommended, therefore, that the bid be
awarded to the Hughes Tool Company in the amount of
$500,000.
It was moved by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
and passed without dissent that this item be tabled until
after lunch in order to give Mr. Walsh time to review the
Will and other materials presented.
11. Pass-Fail Options
President Miller presented a request for approval of a
pass-fail option for required Physical Education activity
courses and that a limited pass-fail option program be
approved for the College of Arts and Science.
Dean Peterson indicated that there is presently a great
deal of pressure on students to make good grade point aver-
ages, so they tend to take courses only in areas where they
know they can make good grades.
Dr. Anderson asked if this would pose any problem in the
transfer of credits to other Institutions.
Dean Peterson stated that this pass-fail plan is now being
used to some degree in several Institutions, and its use
is expected to grow.
President Miller said that several Institutions now use only
the pass-fail system.
Mr. Bilbray stated he felt that all courses outside a stu-
dents major should be pass-fail.
President Miller stated that the ASUN Senate has taken
favorable action on this recommendation in regard to P. E.
and special interest in its adoption in some academic
courses. Typically, he said, it would amount to about 9
hours in the pass-fail system.
Dr. Shirley indicated that there is a problem in the trans-
fer of credits with this option; however, it is mainly a
problem of semantics, and he felt it could be worked out
satisfactorily. He suggested procedure whereby the teacher
would not be aware of which students were taking the course
on a pass-fail basis, but would turn in grades to the Reg-
istrar for all students. The Registrar's Office would then
translate the letter grade into pass-fail. He stated that
at the present time, these grade sheets are retained by his
Office for five years, but with this option it might be
necessary to keep them on file for a longer period of time.
However, he believed these were procedural matters which
could be worked out.
Mrs. Knudtsen asked what happens to an honor student whose
standing depends on his grade point average.
President Miller stated that this option will not be in a
student's major area, only in elective courses. The stu-
dent would be granted credit for the course if he passes;
however, it would not affect his grade point average.
Dean Peterson emphasized that the decision on whether or
not to register for the pass-fail option would have to be
made by the student at the time he registers.
Dr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, that the pass-
fail option be approved for the Fall of 1970 in concept
only, that it be referred back to the Administration for
further clarification of terms and procedures to be follow-
ed, carried without dissent.
12. Pre-Registration
Mrs. Knudtsen said she and Dr. White had been approached by
several female students who were concerned regarding the
discontinuance of the pre-registration procedure. These Art
students were concerned that courses required for their ma-
jor would be filled and they would not be able to enroll
and would have to attend the University an extra year.
Dr. Shirley stated that registration is a very complex proc-
ess. He had discussed the problem with these students and
had suggested they take it up with Chairman Ross of the Art
Department.
Mr. Hardesty stated that the ASUN Senate was in favor of
the pre-registration process, but had not discussed it with
Dr. Shirley.
Mr. Hug suggested the problem of pre-registration be placed
on the agenda for a later meeting.
Dr. Shirley said he believed the problem could be solved by
the Departments reserving enough spaces in the required
classes for their majors.
Mr. Hug suggested that this be put on the agenda for the
March meeting. The students should be prepared to discuss
this and President Miller should make it known to anyone
else who has objections to the registration process. Dr.
Shirley should be prepared to make a report.
Mr. Jacobsen stated he was not too concerned about any one
particular student, but did want students to be able to
register in classes required in their major.
Mrs. Knudtsen said that if the Department would, as Dr.
Shirley suggests, reserve positions for their majors, it
will help solve the problem.
President Zorn stated that at UNLV there is a joint student/
faculty committee to study the registration process.
President Miller stated that the procedure to be used in the
Spring semester had been approved by the ASUN and Faculty
Senates.
Mr. Hardesty agreed, stating that the present procedure im-
plemented for the present semester was supported by the
ASUN Senate and the Senate did not come up with another
recommendation until this past week.
Mr. Hug stated that he would still like to have a report
made at the March meeting.
President Miller stated that a committee has been appointed
and a recommendation could be made at the March meeting.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried with-
out dissent that this item be placed on the agenda for dis-
cussion at the March meeting.
13. Allocation of In-State and Out-of-State Fee Waivers for
1970-71
President Miller recommended the following distribution of
in-state and out-of-state fee waivers for 1970-71, based on
3% of the 1969-70 Fall semester matriculated enrollment of
6163:
Category % of Waivers # of Waivers
Athletics 50% 92
Music 27% 50
Other (academic foreign students
and service to University) 23% 43
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Mr. Jacobsen asked if the 50% or 92 waivers for the Athletic
Department was for men athletes only.
President Miller stated that the Athletic Department dis-
tributes the waivers as they wish, but indicated that he be-
lieved that they had previously gone only to male students.
He recommended referring the problem of waivers for women
students to the Intercollegiate Athletic Board.
Dr. White stated she wished it understood that she is very
much in favor of women students having the same right to
fee waivers as do the men students.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above distribution of fee waivers
be approved.
Mr. Bilbray moved, seconded by Dr. Anderson, that consid-
eration be given at the February meeting to tuition waiv-
ers for student government leaders.
Dr. Lombardi suggested the possibility of increasing the
number of waivers given.
President Zorn indicated that the Faculty Senates are on
record as endorsing an expansion of the number of scholar-
ships and waivers available.
President Miller suggested that this be postponed. He sug-
gested that other types of compensation for student govern-
ment leaders be considered, stating that perhaps class cred-
it could be granted.
Mr. Hardesty stated that while class credit might be good,
he felt that the students have a greater need for finan-
cial compensation in order that they not have to have an
outside job.
Mr. Seeliger said he would like to add another item for
the February or March agenda; that is, the Student Advisory
Program carried on by the various Departments. He would
like to know the responsibilities of faculty in respect to
advising and guiding students.
Dr. Anderson stated he would like reports on three things:
(1) The procedure for faculty evaluation.
(2) The evaluation of interest and effectiveness in
student counseling and also to determine if money
is obtainable for this which might be included in
the budget so students will not have to pay for it
in the future.
(3) Possible additional tuition waivers and salary
compensation for student government leaders.
Mr. Hug suggested that this information be requested of the
Administration, but leave the timing of these reports to
them.
Mr. Bilbray stated that the policy on student tuition waiv-
ers for student government leaders should be considered
immediately. Mr. Hardesty agreed stating that he believed
the entire matter of tuition waivers should be considered
before April, because of the new officers taking office
at that time.
Mr. Seeliger moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, a substitute
motion that this report on the three listed items be pre-
sented to the Board no later than the March meeting, car-
ried without dissent.
14. Change in Credit Requirements
President Miller presented a request by the College of Engi-
neering for a change of credit requirements in Engineering
Science from 136 credits to 130 credits plus Physical Edu-
cation and Military Science requirements.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of this credit
requirement change.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved
and become effective the Summer Session of 1970.
15. Class A Action
President Miller recommended a recent Class A Action by the
UNR Teaching Faculty which provides:
"That the minimum age limit for registration for stu-
dents who have not graduated from high school be lowered
from 21 to 19 years of age; provided that such students
must have been out of high school for one full year or
more and that the individual's high school class has
graduated."
President Miller stated that the reasoning behind this re-
quest is:
(1) Many students marry and assume adult responsibil-
ities earlier than their 21st birthday.
(2) Many males complete their military service require-
ment and would like to further their education
prior to reaching age 21.
(3) For various reasons most do not want to become in-
volved with adult education programs.
(4) A reduced age should not be in conflict with the
normal high school programs.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
16. Admission to Graduate Standing
Mrs. Knudtsen inquired about the procedure for admitting
a student to graduate standing. At the present time, she
noted, the procedure is that a student seeking graduate
standing who does not automatically receive it has to take
a test. Many teachers are anxious to continue for their
advanced degree, but will have to go outside the State if
they cannot pass this particular test.
Mr. Hug suggested that this be placed on the agenda for the
March meeting.
Dr. White stated she thought this should be put on the agen-
da for the February meeting, and a report should be submit-
ted from both Campuses.
President Miller indicated that he would be agreeable to
bringing a report to the February meeting.
Mr. Bilbray also mentioned the transfer of credit between
Campuses. He said he understood that credits in Hotel
Administration, for example, from UNLV had not been accept-
ed at UNR since Reno does not have a comparable course. He
felt that courses from UNLV should be accepted at UNR and
vice versa. He felt that something should be done in the
future regarding having credits completely interchangeable
between the Campuses.
It was moved by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Dr. White, that
the report on admission to graduate standing and the con-
sideration or transfer of credits from one Campus to another
within the University System be postponed until the March
meeting, carried without dissent.
17. Student Bill of Rights
Mr. Walsh presented the opinion of the Office of the Attor-
ney General regarding the Student Bill of Rights, and Mr.
Hardesty presented the amendments deemed necessary by the
ASUN to negotiate passage of this Bill.
Mr. Walsh stated that there was no legal impediment to the
adoption of the language as contained in the preamble,
stating that a preamble is not an essential part of an Act
and neither enlarges nor confers powers.
I. Freedom of Access to Higher Education - Mr. Walsh
stated that the language used under this heading,
with the exception of the last sentence, reflects
an obligation of the University System that already
exists under the Constitution and laws of the United
States and the State of Nevada not to discriminate
because of race, religion, or political belief.
II. A. Protection of Freedom of Expression - Mr. Walsh said
that the language used in this section is too broad
and does not limit the type of expression and that
it should be stated that freedom of expression and
reasonable exception means reasonable legal means
through civil disobedience.
Mr. Hardesty stated that the ASUN has proposed to
amend this to read: "Students shall be free to
take legal means of exception to the data or views
offered in any course of study and to reserve judg-
ment about matters of opinion, but they shall be
responsibile for learning the content of any course
of study for which they are enrolled."
Dr. Anderson said he believed the phrase, "It is
the responsibility of the students that their per-
formance in the classroom be conformed to generally
accepted behavior" should be included.
Mr. Bell wanted to know how the rights of the non-
participating dissenter were to be protected; cit-
ing, for example, in a class of 50 if 40 of these
decided to boycott class, would the remaining 10
be entitled to receive instruction that day? What
if there were only one student who wished to attend
class; would he be allowed to receive instruction?
Mr. Hardesty indicated that it was the position of
the ASUN that the student has the right to go to
class or not as he decides. He added also that he
believed the instructor would have an obligation to
conduct the class as if the entire class were pres-
ent.
Dr. Anderson stated he would like to have the Stu-
dent Bill of Rights incorporated into the Board of
Regents Policy Handbook.
Mr. Jacobsen said he thought the Student Bill of
Rights belonged to the students and should stand
alone as a separate document.
Mrs. Knudtsen agreed with Mr. Jacobsen stating that
this is something that should stand alone and be a
Student Bill of Rights, not a Regents Policy. She
added that if adopted, the Bill of Rights should
then be added to the Board of Regents Policy Hand-
book and the Handbook would continue where it is
not in conflict with the Bill of Rights.
Mr. Hardesty stated that it had been the intention
of the ASUN that this Bill of Rights be incorporated
into the Board of Regents Policy Handbook. He added
that rather than being in opposition to the Board
Handbook, the Bill of Rights is in support of Board
Policy.
Mr. Grant asked what would happen in case of con-
flict, stating that he believed there should be a
provision that this Bill would not be in conflict
with prior actions of the Board.
Mr. Bell stated that he believed a decision should
be made as to whether or not this was to be a sep-
arate document. Mr. Bell also added that if this
Student Bill of Rights is adopted, it would sub-
stitute for anything in conflict with it inasmuch
as it would be the latest expression of the Board.
Mr. Hug recommended that the Board accept the con-
cept of a Student Bill of Rights, that study begin
on the Bill, and when finalized and approved, it
would be Board of Regents Policy and would super-
sede present policies as being the latest expres-
sion of the Board. He added that work should pro-
ceed to develop a separate document.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, that the
above recommendation be approved, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch.
The meeting reconvened at 1:45 P.M.
18. Summer School Health Service Program
President Miller requested approval of the establishment of
a Summer School Health Service Program which would:
"(1) be financed by student fees of $5 for full-time
students enrolled in a regular term, $2 for one
week, and $3 for two or three week terms (es-
timative Budget filed with permanent minutes);
"(2) provide health service coverage from Monday
through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and a
one hour sick call Saturday morning; and
"(3) retain existing policies and procedures govern-
ing the administration of the Student Health
Service, except for the deletion of entrance
examinations, medical examinations, supplemental
insurance and hospitalization and overnight
privileges except in emergencies."
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the fee schedule
and the Estimative Budget.
Moved by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
above recommendation be approved, carried without dissent.
19. Plant and Property, UNR
A. Mr. Pine reported that in compliance with the Board of
Regents approval given in November, 1969, for a steam
heating and condensation return system for five build-
ings at Stead, the following bids were opened on
January 8, 1970:
Base Alt Total
Reno Sheet Metal $19,236 $ 8,429 $27,665
Savage & Son 25,470 9,750 35,220
Ole's Plumbing 34,050 11,400 45,450
Mr. Pine recommended that the bid of Reno Sheet Metal
be accepted, noting that it is within the $30,000 cost
estimate approved at the November meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened on December 15,
1969, for furnishing and laundering all linen for the
Dormitories at UNR. One bid for $28,445 for a one-year
period was received from American Linen Supply Co. In-
asmuch as there was no Board meeting in December, Mr.
Pine stated that he notified American Linen of the award
of the bid to their firm, and on January 1, 1970, they
began furnishing this service to the University under
a temporary contract. Mr. Pine requested, and President
Miller concurred, that the contract be formally awarded
to American Linen Supply Co.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried without dissent.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 17,
1969, for dairy products to be furnished to the Dining
Commons for the period January through June, 1970. The
three bids received were:
Beatrice Foods $21,554.84
Crescent Creamery 21,554.84 1% 30 days
Model Dairy 21,554.84 1% 30 days
Mr. Pine recommended the contract be awarded to Crescent
Creamery and Model Dairy each for period of six months.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried without dissent.
D. Mr. Pine reported that on December 19, 1969, bids were
opened for the purchase of library shelving for the
Health and Life Science Library facilities in the
Fleischmann Agriculture building, as follows:
Armanko Office Supply, Reno $6,509.46
Morrill & Machabee, Reno 6,628.48
Chapman Co., Idaho 8,345.00
Mr. Pine recommended that the contract be awarded to
Armanko Office Supply. He stated that funds are avail-
able from the W. D. Kellogg Foundation Grant. President
Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
E. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened on December 17,
1969, for eggs to be provided to the Dining Commons for
the period January through June, 1970. Estimated pur-
chases will total approximately $9,000. Bids were re-
quested on a plus or minus cents per dozen of the San
Francisco weekly commodity quote and were as follows:
Olson Brothers, Reno -.01
Sierra Foods .00
Mr. Pine requested that the contract be awarded to Olson
Brothers, and President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
F. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened on December 18,
1969, for 60 grocery items to be provided to the Dining
Commons. He requested that contracts be awarded to the
following bidders based on low bid per item:
Abbott Supply Co. 32 items $ 5,548.22
Monarch Foods 17 items 3,449.98
Milani Foods 2 items 1,157.50
M & R Westco Products 5 items 856.20
Standard Brands 3 items 519.85
Laura Scudder 1 item 309.00
Johnie's Spuds 0 item .00
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$11,840.75
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
G. Mr. Pine reported that one bid had been received for a
Cary Model 14 Recording Spectrophotometer to be purchas-
ed by the School of Medical Sciences from funds provided
by a National Institute of Health Grant. The bid was
from Cary Instruments, Monrovia, California, in the
amount of $24,160.
This recommendation was endorsed by President Miller and
Chancellor Humphrey.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the bid be awarded to Cary Instru-
ments in the amount of $24,160.
H. Mr. Pine reported the opening of the following bids on
December 30, 1969, for a Moduline Gas Chromatograph for
the School of Medical Sciences:
Varian Aerograph, Concord, California $5,254
Packard Instruments, Illinois 6,185
President Miller recommended the awarding of this bid
to Varian Aerograph with funds to come from the W. K.
Kellogg Foundation Grant. Chancellor Humphrey concurred
in this recommendation.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Lambertucci Mining
Claims.
Mr. Walsh reported that he had further studied the materials
regarding the Lambertucci mining claims and believed that
everything that has been done has been proper; however, con-
sidering the amount of money involved and the fact that
there has been a claim made against the estate, the court
should be petitioned for a declaration approving the bid.
It was moved by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
that the University accept the bid of the Hughes Tool Com-
pany in the amount of $500,000 subject to the approval of
the court as appropriate under the terms of the Will; es-
crow to be opened by the Board of Regents and maintained
until court approval is granted with the deposit of $125,000
to be invested in U. S. Treasury Bills or securities, car-
ried without dissent.
20. Progress of University Projects
Mr. Pine presented a report of the progress of capital
improvement projects (filed with permanent minutes).
21. Citizens Advisory Committee
President Miller commented very briefly on the report on
the various citizens advisory committees of the Schools
and Colleges of UNR (report filed with permanent minutes).
22. Condolence Resolutions
President Miller presented condolence resolutions on the
deaths of Mr. George Sensibaugh, Mr. Charles Hesse, Mr.
Frank Schmitz, Dr. Galen Pearce and Dr. James Swinney.
Moved by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the following resolutions and state-
ments be adopted and copies forwarded to the families of
the deceased.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, George Sensibaugh served with distinction
from 1954 to 1969, during which time he was an
Equipment Mechanic II; and
WHEREAS, he was an excellent craftsman with the
responsibility for the care and maintenance of all
University vehicles; and
WHEREAS, his background of 30 years' experience as
an automobile mechanic in Reno and Baltimore, Maryland,
gave him the broad background necessary to pursue his
work; and
WHEREAS, he was highly respected by his colleagues and
the members of the University community who had occa-
sion to request his services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of
the deep dedication and significant contribution to
the University of Nevada until his death, the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada do hereby issue
this statement of appreciation.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Charles Hesse served with distinction from
1961 to 1969, during which time he was a Heat Plant
Engineman; and
WHEREAS, he was an excellent craftsman with the res-
ponsibility and care of all Campus heating systems; and
WHEREAS, his background of 20 years' experience in the
Reno area as a Heat Plant Engineman gave him the broad
background necessary to operate the University's sys-
tems; and
WHEREAS, he was highly respected by his colleagues and
the members of the University community who had occasion
to request his services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of
the deep dedication and significant contribution to
the University until his death, the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada do hereby issue this statement
of appreciation.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Frank G. Schmitz served with distinction from
1967 to 1969, during which time he was a Maintenance
Laborer; and
WHEREAS, he was an excellent worker with the responsi-
bility for the care and maintenance of Mackay Stadium;
and
WHEREAS, he was highly respected by his colleagues and
the members of the University community who had occa-
sion to request his assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of
the deep dedication and significant contribution to the
University of Nevada until his death while stricken at
work, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
do hereby issue this statement of appreciation.
STATEMENT FOR ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS
The Board of Regents expresses its profound regret at
the tragic and untimely death of Dr. Galen Pearce.
Although Dr. Pearce was new to the University of Nevada,
he had distinguished himself as an outstanding teacher
and a leader in educational media. The University has
lost a man of character -- a man who cared.
To his wife Priscilla and their three children, the
Board extends its sincere sympathy.
STATEMENT FOR ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS
The community in general, and the University in partic-
ular, were stunned at the announcement of the tragic
death of James Paul Swinney, Ph. D., in an airplane
crash in the mountains near Reno on October 10, 1969.
Dr. Swinney had joined the Department of Speech and
Drama in September, 1968, as an Assistant Professor.
In just a little more than a year he had made an im-
pact on the University and the community. He was a
man who sought responsibility and had a realistic
concept of his abilities. Being an effective public
speaker, he was called upon to address groups and pro-
fessional meetings regularly. He was an effective
teacher in the classroom; and with his ready smile, his
helpful attitude, and his willingness to recognize
another's point of view, he won the respect of the stu-
dents. He was always willing and eager to assume re-
sponsibility in Speech Department committees.
Many of these personal attributes were also conspicu-
ous in his important role in the community. Shortly
after arriving in Reno, he conducted Sunday services
in the First Christian Church. Later he was appointed
Assistant Pastor and taught religion classes for dif-
ferent age groups.
He lived a full life, enjoying his teaching, ministerial
work, his sports car, flying and bowling. He had made
friends who will long remember him. Dr. Swinney's sud-
den death snuffed out a promising career as a University
Professor and a Minister of religion.
23. UNLV Campus Radio Station
President Zorn presented a request by CSUN for the estab-
lishment of a Campus radio station and requested authoriza-
tion to submit an application to the Federal Communications
Commission for a non-commercial FM radio station license.
Mr. John Cevette stated that the funding of the station
would require $25,500 for equipment and operating expenses
for the first year. The CSUN has allotted $6,400 on a
matching fund basis with federal funds available through
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He added
that in subsequent years the operational funding and ex-
pansion of the station would remain the responsibility of
the CSUN.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, that the
CSUN be given approval to submit application for a license
to operate a non-commercial educational FM station, car-
ried without dissent.
24. Request for Easement
Mr. Herman Westfall stated that the Central Telephone Com-
pany has requested an easement on University property on
Gowan Road in Las Vegas. Mr. Westfall stated that this
land was far removed from the Campus and, in answer to
questions from several Regents, indicated that he did not
think there would be a chance of getting the lines put un-
derground inasmuch as this is an underdeveloped area. Mr.
Westfall requested that this easement be approved. Presi-
dent Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried without
dissent that the easement be granted.
25. Married Student Housing Survey
President Zorn briefly described the report concerning Mar-
ried Student Housing (report filed with permanent minutes).
He stated that the students wanted the optimum amount of
housing at the least amount of cost. He did not believe,
based on the results of this survey, that it would be
feasible to charge the students the amounts they were will-
ing to pay without a subsidy to pay for housing.
Mr. Jacobsen asked what housing was costing these students
now and would it be possible for the University to provide
more suitable housing?
President Zorn indicated that he did not believe it would
be possible at the prices the students indicated they were
willing to pay. No further action was considered necessary.
26. Purchase in Excess of $5000
President Zorn announced that bids were opened on January
2, 1970, for the purchase of an Automatic Recording Double
Beam Optical Null Infrared Spectrophotomer to be used by the
College of Science and Mathematics.
Mr. Westfall stated that three bids were received:
Perkin Elmer Corporation $8,800.00
Bausch and Lomb, Inc. 6,800.00
Beckman Instruments 8,054.50
Mr. Westfall said that the low bid from Bausch and Lomb,
Inc. did not meet specification and consequently recommended
that the firm of Beckman Instruments be awarded the bid for
the amount of $8,054.50.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the bid of Beckman Instruments in the
amount of $8,054.50 be accepted.
27. Graduate Transient Student Category
President Zorn presented a request for the establishment of
a new student category designated Graduate Transient Status,
applicable to non-matriculated students in Summer Session
and extension courses. This would provide for students who
wish to take graduate courses, but who do not intend to be-
come candidates for a graduate degree at the University.
The existing categories of graduate enrollment require the
submission of extensive credentials and the processing of
application in the Admissions and Graduate Office. In this
new category, this would not be necessary for a student who
wishes to take a course or two and who does not intend to
pursue a UNLV advanced degree.
Dr. Baepler stated he anticipated that enrollment in this
category would be very limited in number and would mainly
be in Summer Session, workshops and special classes.
Mrs. Knudtsen expressed her concern over such a category,
citing the possibility of students taking courses in this
category and then deciding to pursue a degree at UNLV and
being informed that the credit earned in the Graduate Tran-
sient Category would not be applicable.
Dr. Baepler stated that it would be made clear to these
students that there would be no retroactive acceptance of
these credits should they later decide to enroll at UNLV
for an advanced degree.
It was moved by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. White, that
the Graduate Transient Status category be approved, effec-
tive June 1, 1970, carried with Mrs. Knudtsen opposing.
28. Donald C. Moyer Student Union Building Resolution
The following resolution was presented for adoption to
permit the closing out of construction funds for the Donald
C. Moyer Student Union building:
RESOLUTION NO. 69-8
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Campus
Officials and the Project Engineer have certified
that construction on the Donald C. Moyer Student
Union has been completed in accordance with the
relevant plans and specifications and all amounts
due have been paid, there remains in construction
accounts the following amounts:
Construction Fund $ 1,067.70
Interest Earned 75,055.23
Operating Account - Student Union 2,564.75
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$78,687.68
WHEREAS, the following financial transactions were
made during the construction of the Donald C. Moyer
Student Union: (1) A gift receivable of $25,000
was set up on the books and expended; however, when
the gift stock was sold, $21,362.32 was realized,
leaving a balance in receivables of $3,637.68; (2)
A $39,050.00 loan from the Capital Improvement Fee
Account to the Donald C. Moyer Student Union was
made to satisfy the initial debt service require-
ments and to date there has been no payment on this
loan; and
WHEREAS, the bond indenture requires a reserve of
$93,050 be established and this reserve account
presently has a balance of $57,050 thereby requir-
ing an additional $36,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Regents, University of Nevada System, does hereby
authorize and direct the Treasurer to transfer the
funds from the above listed accounts to the follow-
ing accounts:
Reserve Account $36,000.00
Capital Improvement Fee Account 39,050.00
Invested in Plant by Gift
(thereby eliminating the
receivable) 3,637.68
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$78,687.68
Moved by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, and passed
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
29. Resolution by State Board of Architecture
President Zorn introduced the following resolution from the
Nevada State Board of Architecture recommending the creation
of a School of Architecture at UNLV. A Bachelor of Arts in
Architecture has been proposed by UNLV beginning 1973-74.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Nevada State
Board of Architecture that a School of Architecture has been
considered by the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, the development of such a School will not only pro-
vide an additional education facility for Nevada students
but will also provide our State with trained professionals
to aid our future growth and development;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nevada State Board of Architecture
recommends to the Board of Regents that such a School be
created; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the State Board of Architecture for
itself, its individual members, and for all the architects
in the State pledges to the State of Nevada their assistance
in creating a School of Architecture at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands
this 9th day of December, 1969.
Signed: Jack Miller
Chairman
Attest: Raymond Hellman
Secretary
30. National Advisory Board Report
Dr. Maxey and Chancellor Humphrey discussed the following
recommendations made by the National Advisory Board in its
Annual Report (report filed with permanent minutes):
A. Environmental Quality Program
Establishment of an Environmental Quality Program within
DRI which will cross administrative lines of existing
DRI Centers and Laboratories and work cooperatively with
similar programs on the two Campuses.
Dr. Anderson suggested that the title "Environmental
Quality Program" be changed to "Nevada Program for
Environmental Studies".
Dr. Maxey stated that the wording suggested by the
Advisory Board had been used, and he thought the pro-
gram was much broader than the title indicates. He
added that the Advisory Board advised against the
establishment of a new Center.
Mrs. Knudtsen asked where this program would be lo-
cated or should it be a new Center?
Dr. Maxey said the program would cross administrative
lines of existing Centers and is still in the initial
planning stages.
It was moved by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
that this program be approved in principle, carried
without dissent.
B. Plasma Physics
Discontinuance by DRI not later than June 30, 1970, of
all work in Plasma Physics.
Dr. Maxey stated that two years ago the Advisory Board
had recommended the discontinuance of all work in the
field of Plasma Physics and had recommended this again
this year. He stated that the Advisory Board believed
that the DRI does not have sufficient money to do good
work in this field. He recommended that the advice of
the National Advisory Board be followed and this type
of research be discontinued.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, that
all work in Plasma Physics be discontinued as of June
30, 1970, carried without dissent.
C. Membership of the DRI National Advisory Board
The rotation of a part of the membership of the DRI
National Advisory Board.
Dr. Maxey stated that the DRI National Advisory Board
members had recommended that membership on the Board
be rotated in order to involve some younger members.
He proposed that the advice of the Advisory Board be
followed and said he would welcome nominations for
membership on the Board from anyone. The nominations
would then be forwarded to the Chancellor who would
in turn forward them with his recommendation to the
Board of Regents, the appointing authority.
Moved by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. White, that the
membership of the DRI National Advisory Board be rotated
and new members be considered, carried without dissent.
31. Center for Water Resources Research
Dr. Maxey and Dr. John Sharp presented a report concerning
the research programs presently being conducted in the
Center for Water Resources, DRI (report filed with permanent
minutes).
32. Proposed Policy Changes, Including University Code Amend-
ments
Mr. Humphrey noted that in November the Board had instructed
that certain DRI proposals be referred to other System
components for consideration by appropriate Administration
and faculty. The recommendations were:
1. The Desert Research Institute be designated a Campus
of the University of Nevada System;
2. The Desert Research Institute Campus be placed on
the same administrative basis as the Reno and Las
Vegas Campuses;
3. The Chief Executive Officer of the Desert Research
Institute have comparable responsibilities and
duties and his relationship to the Board of Regents
be the same as the two Presidents; and
4. The title of the Chief Executive Officer of the
Desert Research Institute be changed to President.
Mr. Humphrey stated that on December 29, 1969, the DRI
Faculty Senate had adopted a resolution withdrawing the
request that the DRI be designated a Campus. He added
that review by the UNR and UNLV Faculty Senates has not
been completed and recommended that this new DRI action
be referred to them and the Administration and be re-
scheduled for the February meeting.
Moved by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
33. DRI Estimated Financial Plan for 1969-70
Mr. Humphrey presented the Estimated Financial Plan for
1969-70 for the DRI. Dr. Maxey and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended that it be approved (report on file in Chancel-
lor's Office). While recommending the acceptance of the
plan, Mr. Humphrey noted that there was an opening deficit
of $29,000 and a closing deficit of about the same amount
and stated that a recommendation for the funding of this
deficit would be presented prior to the close of the
fiscal year.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
34. Committee of the Whole
Mr. Bell presented the following report on the meeting of
the Committee of the Whole which was held Friday, January 9,
1970:
1. President Miller introduced various Officers of the
University of Nevada, Reno, who presented the Phase I
proposals for new degree programs for their respective
Departments.
Phase I proposals presented were:
(1) Ph. D. in Business Administration
(2) Ph. D. in School of Agriculture
(3) Ph. D. in Mathematics
(4) M. A. and M. S. in Speech and Drama
(5) M. S. in Nursing
(6) B. S. in Biochemistry
(7) Associate Degree, Fire Science
(8) Associate Degree, Business Programming
(9) Associate Degree, Radiologic Technology
(10) One and Two Year Certificate Programs in
Secretarial Science.
Two other proposals, Associate Degree in Marketing/
Merchandising and the Food Preparation Certificate Pro-
gram, were withdrawn from the agenda.
2. President Zorn presented Phase I proposals in the
Specialist in Education Degree and the B. A. in Social
Science.
3. Chancellor Humphrey discussed the format for the review
of existing programs and reviewed the schedule which
was being followed in the presentation of Phase I pro-
posals; that is, the January meeting prinicipally de-
voted to Phase I proposals from UNR, the February meet-
ing largely devoted to Phase I proposals from UNLV, and
the March meeting devoted to the review of existing
programs. He recommended that this schedule be ad-
hered to.
4. In response to a request made by the Board of Regents in
November, President Miller presented a report on course
additions, deletions, and modifications for the 1968-69
academic year at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
without dissent that this report be accepted and included
as part of the minutes of the meeting.
35. Investment Advisory Committee
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following minutes of the
meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee on November
21, 1969, and recommended their approval.
The Committee met at 12:00 noon in the Hardy Room, Jot
Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Present were: Committee members Dr. Louis Lombardi, Chair-
man; Mrs. Molly Knudtsen; Dr. Fred M. Anderson; Mr. Tom
Bell; Mr. Albert Seeliger; Public member Arthur M. Smith,
Jr.; Bank representatives E. Thayer Bigelow and Mr. Leon
Munson. Also attending were Mr. Proctor Hug, Jr. and
Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey. Absent were Mr. J. J. Bergen
and Dr. Robert C. Weems.
The portfolio review which was distributed November 14, 1969
was discussed by the Committee and a recommendation from the
Bank for the sale and purchase of securities was considered.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the recommendation be approved.
It was further agreed to sell the following:
200 shares General Foods
172 shares General Motors
100 shares Kraftco
40 shares Transamerica
188 shares Warner Lambert
2 shares American Broadcasting
50 shares Crown Zellerbach
435 shares Sperry Rand
100 shares Du Pont
400 shares Union Carbide
It was also agreed to buy the following:
500 shares Atlantic Richfield
148 shares Standard Oil of New Jersey
400 shares Bank of America
20 shares IBM
50 shares Standard Oil of California
It was moved by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, car-
ried without dissent, that the First National Bank of
Nevada be granted authorization to roll over U. S. Treasury
Bill purchases (i. e., to re-purchase Treasury Bills upon
maturity of existing bills).
Also distributed for committee review were the current
assets for the UNLV Performing Arts Project, AG 522-5, the
Edith Albert Estate Endowment, AG 522-7, and the Grant
Endowment, AG 522-8.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
Submitted by Neil D. Humphrey, Chancellor
Secretary, Investment Advisory Committee
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the Committee's actions be approved.
36. Amendment to By-Laws of Board of Regents
Chancellor Humphrey stated that at the September, 1969 meet-
ing the Board approved on first reading a proposal that the
By-Laws be amended by adding the following sentence to the
second paragraph of Article VI, Section 1:
Final decision is to rest with the Board of Regents.
This amendment should have received final action at the
November meeting, but was overlooked when the agenda was
prepared. Mr. Humphrey recommended that this amendment be
added and Article VI, Section 1, read as follows:
The Chancellor of the University of Nevada System
shall be appointed by the Board of Regents as pre-
scribed by law, and he shall serve at the pleasure
of the Board.
Whenever a vacancy occurs in the position of Chancel-
lor, a faculty-student committee shall be established
to assist the Board in the recruitment and screening
of candidates. The committee shall proportionately
represent the faculty of each division of the System;
provided however, that no division shall have less
than one member nor more than four members. The facul-
ty members shall be selected under procedures estab-
lished by the respective Faculty Senates. The Student
Body Presidents of each instructional Division shall
be ex-officio members of the committee. The committee
will present a slate of unranked candidates to the
Board in executive session to discuss the proposed
candidates. The Division Officers shall also meet
with the Board of Regents on this matter and give the
Board the benefit of their advice. Final decision is
to rest with the Board of Regents.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above amendment be adopted.
37a. Proposed Increase in Summer Session Fees
Chancellor Humphrey stated that both UNLV and UNR have pro-
posed increases in Summer Session fees by $4 per credit. He
indicated that the need to increase the fee is to accommo-
date the new salary schedule approved in 1969 (filed with
permanent minutes) for the Summer Session faculty. This in-
crease is in line with Summer Session fees presently being
charged at other western public Universities and Colleges.
President Miller stated that if adopted, the fee would still
be comparable or lower than most of the other western Summer
Sessions. He indicated that if the increase in fees is not
adopted, it will become necessry to cancel some classes,
particularly the smaller classes.
President Zorn said that UNLV would also be forced to cut
back on the variety of classes offered.
Mr. Cevette stated that there is a negative reaction from
students on any fee increase, but he believed that most
students would finally accept it as necessary.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried with
Dr. Anderson and Dr. White opposing.
37.b Estimative Budgets for Summer Session, 1970
Chancellor Humphrey presented the Estimative Budgets for the
Summer Session and related programs at UNR and Summer School
at UNLV for 1970 and recommended their approval (budgets
filed with permanent minutes). The budgets reflect the fee
increase approved in Item 37.a.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
without dissent that the Estimative Budgets be approved.
38. Revenue Bond Issues
A. Chancellor Humphrey stated that it was anticipated that
an attempt would be made to sell revenue bonds in Janu-
ary for the following projects:
UNR Revenue Bond Total Project
Physical Science, Phase II $1,900,000 $ 2,972,000
Education Building 2,000,000 3,282,000
$3,900,000 $ 6,254,000
UNLV
Performing Arts $ 930,000 $ 2,661,500
Education Building 2,600,000 3,193,000
$2,530,000 $ 5,854,500
$6,430,000 $12,108,500
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Governor Laxalt has
agreed, for purposes of his consideration of the need
of a Special Session, that he will assume that if the
Clark County Airport bonds do not sell January 20, the
University revenue bonds would not be saleable; there-
fore, Mr. Humphrey recommended that we not proceed with
an attempt to sell the above bond issues unless the air-
port bonds are sold January 20, 1970. Mr. Humphrey re-
quested, in conformity with advice received from the
bond advisors, Burrows, Smith and Co., that the Board
authorize the scheduling of the sale of these bonds at
the February meeting in the event the airport bond sale
is successful. He stated that if the Clark County bonds
do not sell, then the Administration would return to the
February meeting with an alternative plan.
Mr. Seeliger asked if the University bonds would carry
the same rating as do the Clark County bonds.
Mr. Humphrey stated that Burrows and Smith believe that
the bonds are similar enough in rating that if the Clark
County bonds did not sell, then the University's would
not sell.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Grant, that the
Administration be authorized to proceed with the sale
of the revenue bonds should the Clark County bonds sell,
carried with no dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey announced that if the UNR and UNLV
bonds are to be marketable at 7 1/2%, 30 year maturities
at 140% coverage (rather than 7%, 40 year, 125% coverage
as earlier planned), changes in the Capital Improvement
Fee should be made.
University of Nevada, Reno
Burrows, Smith and Company has estimated that to service
the outstanding $1,651,000 bond issue on Phase I of the
Physical Science Complex and the $3,900,000 authorized
issued, Phase II of the Physical Science Complex and the
Education building, we will need to realize $601,447
from the Capital Improvement Fee Assessment by fiscal
1975. This assumes the authorized issues will be sold
at 7 1/2% interest for 30 years and require 140% cover-
age. If the present policy is followed, $491,000 will
be realized from the assessment of the Capital Improve-
ment Fee (see attached schedule).
There are two alternatives available to us, either of
which will yield the necessary increase.
1. Cancel all fee waivers of the Capital Improvement
Fee Assessment (Alternative No. 1).
2. Raise the Capital Improvement Fee Assessment $10
per semester (Alternative #2).
3. Cancel all fee waivers of the Capital Improvement
Fee Assessment AND raise the Capital Improvement
Fee Assessment $10 per semester (Alternate #3).
Either alternative described above will satisfy the
immediate need but will not allow for additional bond
issues until fiscal 1976, and then only about $40,000
per year will be available for debt service. For this
reason, Alternative No. 3 is also shown. If this were
done and an additional $1,150,000 of bonds (7 1/2%, 30
years, 140% coverage) could be sold in 1971.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Burrows, Smith and Company has estimated that to service
the outstanding issues (Chemistry and Student Union
buildings) and the authorized issues of $2,530,000 (Per-
forming Arts and Education buildings) we will need to
realize $504,000 from the Capital Improvement Fee and
the Student Union Fee assessments, assuming 7 1/2% in-
terest, 30 year term, and 140% coverage. However, the
alternatives developed for UNR have been developed for
UNLV information purposes. If this were done, an addi-
tional $1,000,000 of revenue bonds (same terms as noted
above) could be sold in 1971.
Mr. Humphrey, President Zorn and President Miller all recom-
mended that the first alternative, cancellation of waivers,
be followed except where waivers are granted as a matter of
contract.
Dr. Lombardi asked if there was not some other way to in-
crease the Capital Improvement Fund without increasing
student fees.
Mr. Humphrey replied that there is no other major revenue
source that is not obligated elsewhere and stated that if
this is not done in February, we will have to come back with
a new recommendation which will involve going back to the
Legislature.
Mr. Jacobsen said he was concerned that this would affect
those students who can least afford it.
President Miller stated that this would not be establishing
a new fee nor would it take away all of the fee waiver, but
only a small part of it.
President Zorn indicated that he agreed with President
Miller, and noted that there is always resistance to the
imposition of additional fees.
Mr. Seeliger asked how this would affect the fee waivers of
the professional staff.
Mr. Humphrey stated that the fee waiver would still be in
effect for families of professional staff, as this is part
of their contract with the University.
Dr. Boord stated that the faculty considers the fee waiver
as a fringe benefit and a contractual obligation.
A brief recess was called by Chairman Hug.
Upon reconvening, Chancellor Humphrey announced that he,
President Miller and President Zorn had discussed this
matter during the recess and had agreed to withdraw their
recommendation. He asked that the Administration be allow-
ed to let things stand as they are now and asked that he
be allowed to try to sell these bonds if the Clark County
Airport bonds are sold. The consensus was that the Admin-
istration should proceed in this matter.
39. Special Capital Improvement List
Chancellor Humphrey recounted that in the November meeting
the Board had approved two lists of capital improvement
projects for submission to Governor Laxalt should he call a
Special Session of the Legislature. List A consisted of
UNR projects which could be funded from UNR Capital Improve-
ment Fee Funds and other funds on hand. List B was approved
"as the University's top three priorities", and the Presi-
dents were instructed to develop recommendations on how the
projects might be accomplished in increments.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that these three projects have the
following priorities:
Pr. Project University Total
1 2 UNLV Park & Landsp $1,123,300 $ 1,123,300
2 1A UNLV Athletic Fields 649,750 1,773,050
3 1B UNLV Gymnasium 4,183,541 5,956,591
4 3A UNR P. E. Complex, Incr. I 5,400,000 11,356,591
5 1C UNLV Natatorium 1,117,928 12,474,591
6 3B UNR P. E. Complex, Incr. II 1,000,000 13,474,591
Total UNR $ 6,400,000
Total UNLV $ 7,074,591
As has been reported to the Board of Regents, the State
Planning Board has voted to submit these two Physical Educa-
tion Complexes to two separate architectural competitions.
This action will place these projects in excellent shape to
be considered by the 1971 Session of the Legislature and
does not make consideration of the projects by a Special
Session, if one is called, especially meaningful. It is
recommended that the Board request Governor Laxalt to in-
clude List A (self-financed projects at UNR) and priorities
1 and 2 from List B in his call for a Special Session, if he
does issue a call, and that the remainder of List B be con-
sidered the highest priorities in the Capital Improvement
Program for 1971-73.
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be adopted.
40. Architectural Competition for UNR and UNLV Physical Educa-
tion Complexes
Chancellor Humphrey stated that on December 5, 1969, the
State Planning Board had voted to seek two separate archi-
tectural competitions for the proposed Physical Education
Complexes and to proceed as soon as possible. He recom-
mended that the following lists be approved for submission
to the State Planning Board:
UNR Physical Education Complex (approved by President
Miller)
Selden and Stewart
Vhay and Ferrari
Raymond M. Hellman
UNLV Physical Education Complex (approved by President Zorn)
Jack Miller & Associates
Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (Edward Hendricks)
Zick & Sharp
Moffitt & Mc Daniel, Limited
It was moved by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, and
carried without dissent that the two lists of architects
be recommended to the State Planning Board.
41. TIAA-CREF
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following report and rec-
ommendations regarding the Optional Retirement Program,
TIAA-CREF, which requires Board of Regents action.
1. Repurchase of Annuities
TIAA-CREF annuities do not provide cash surrender, loan
values or assignments. This no-cash-or-loan-value fea-
ture protects both the contributing Institution and the
staff member by assuring that the funds contributed will
be used solely for retirement income or death benefits.
In order to provide a reasonable amount of flexibility,
TIAA-CREF has, with the help and guidance of Colleges,
developed uniform guides that allow for "repurchase" of
a retirement annuity upon an individual's termination
of employment, if the annuity has been in force for
only a short time or has only a small accumulation.
These guides have met the needs of academic retirement
plans without undermining the no-cash-or-loan-value
concept so appropriate to full vesting. When repur-
chased, the annuity contract is canceled and the accumu-
lation is paid in a single sum (a small expense charge
is deducted if less than three years' premiums have been
paid).
A retirement annuity will be repurchased before payments
to the annuitant have begun if the annuity has been in
force for five years or less, provided that all of the
following conditions apply:
(a) the annuitant requests repurchase;
(b) the annuitant is neither employed at nor is trans-
ferring to an Institution having a TIAA retirement
plan;
(c) all educational Institutions that contributed any
part of the premiums consent to the repurchase; and
(d) if the annuitant has more than one annuity, the
total value of all TIAA-CREF annuities and the
longer duration of any of them shall govern in
determining whether a repurchase will be made under
this rule. If repurchase is approved, all the re-
tirement annuities will be repurchased.
Repurchase will also be made under these four conditions
if the annuities have been in force for more than five
years provided the repurchase value is not more than
$2000.
The repurchase of small or short-term annuity contracts
is thus allowed only when a person is leaving the group
of TIAA-CREF cooperating Institutions, only upon the re-
quest of the individual, and only with the consent of
all employers that have contributed. The individual who
wants to retain his annuity for retirement benefits
merely does not request repurchase.
In a sense, repurchased annuity contracts are ones that
"never really got started". Since repurchase means that
the funds contributed by the College are not to be used
for their intended purpose, a College may require, as a
condition of its consent to repurchase, a refund to the
College of part or all of the portion of the repurchase
value attributable to the College's contributions. If
the College requires such a refund and if the annuitant
consents to it, TIAA and CREF make the appropriate re-
fund. If the annuitant does not consent to a refund to
the College, the annuity is not repurchased.
Nearly 100% of the Institutions participating in the
TIAA-CREF plan allow repurchase under the conditions
stated above, and approximately 90% of the Institutions
that allow repurchase require a refund of the Institu-
tion's contribution.
RECOMMENDATION:
The University of Nevada System allows for repurchase of
TIAA-CREF Annuity Contracts under the above stated con-
ditions; and if repurchase occurs, the University's con-
tributions to the plan shall be returned to the Univer-
sity.
2. Single Sum Death Benefit Payments for Widows
TIAA-CREF annuities provide that at the death of the
annuity owner prior to retirement, the full accumulation
is payable in installments to the beneficiary he has
named. If the beneficiary is someone other than the
widow, payment may be made in a single sum. However,
payments to a widow-beneficiary have traditionally been
payable only as income, and normally for a period of not
less than five years.
TIAA-CREF has sampled the opinion of College Administra-
tors to learn whether a substantial majority agree with
the desire Colleges have had in the past to prevent the
chance of hasty dissipation of College-contributed funds
by widows faced with unfamiliar financial decisions at
a most critical time in their lives. In recent years,
more and more policyholders and a majority of College
Administrators have expressed a desire for extending
to widows the right to a single sum settlement of an-
nuity death benefits.
To accommodate each point of view, the following proce-
dure is available through TIAA-CREF:
A single sum payment of the proceeds of TIAA and
CREF retirement annuities will be made to the
widow-beneficiary of an annuitant who dies before
annuity payments have begun, provided that both of
the following conditions apply:
(a) such an arrangement is elected by the annuitant
or (in the absence of a contrary election by
him) by his widow after his death, and
(b) the annuitant dies while employed by a contri-
buting Institution that has authorized TIAA-
CREF to make single sum payments to widows, or,
having left such Institution, dies while not
employed by a contributing Institution opposed
to such payments.
RECOMMENDATION:
The University of Nevada System adopt the following pol-
icy concerning single sum death benefit payments for
widows:
TIAA-CREF will offer and agree to a single sum pay-
ment in addition to the other death benefit options
available for widows if elected by the annuitant or
if elected by the widow in those cases where the
annuitant made no contrary election during his life-
time.
3. Allocation of Premiums between TIAA and CREF
TIAA-CREF Institutional Retirement Plans allow individ-
uals to participate in the TIAA, fixed annuity plan
only, or a combination of TIAA and CREF, variable annu-
ity plan. The percentage of premium paid to CREF may
not be less than 25% nor more than 75% of the total
concurrent annuity premium payments to TIAA-CREF.
The allocation of premiums between TIAA-CREF is a matter
of choice by the individual, and most Institutions par-
ticipating in TIAA-CREF allow any percentage distribu-
tion so long as it conforms to the 25-75% minimum, max-
imum requirement. The allocation between TIAA-CREF may
be changed periodically, and most Institutions permit
changes in allocation once each year.
RECOMMENDATION:
The University of Nevada System permit any allocation
between TIAA-CREF in conformity with the minimum, maxi-
mum regulations of TIAA-CREF and permit individuals to
change the percentage once each year (to be effective
the next July 1) during the contract period.
4. University of Nevada System Professional Staff
NRS 286.802 establishing the optional retirement program
for the University of Nevada System limits participation
in the program to Professional staff members. It was
intended that there be parity between the administration
of the optional retirement program and the Public Em-
ployees Retirement Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
The optional retirement program, TIAA-CREF, be admin-
istered in a manner similar to PERS, and Professional
staff eligible to participate in TIAA-CREF shall refer
to those staff holding A, B, C contracts and Letters of
Appointment that require 1/2 or more time during the
academic year.
Mr. Humphrey stated that the recommendations had been re-
viewed by appropriate Division Executive Officers and Facul-
ty Senates and requested that they be approved by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendations be approved.
42. Planning for 1971-73 Budget
Chancellor Humphrey presented a report concerning planning
for the preparation of the 1971-73 biennial budget request
(report filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Humphrey requested the permission of the Regents to
proceed as recommended in the report and according to the
timetable included.
Mr. Bilbray questioned the methods of arriving at adjusted
student credits, stating that it did not seem reasonable
that graduate students should carry a multiple factor of 6
and 7.
President Miller stated that the cost of instruction is
simply higher at the graduate level. There is more individ-
ual work and much smaller classes.
President Zorn stated he believed that this is a much better
approach than had previously been used.
President Miller stated that these ratios are arbitrary, but
they had grown out of data now available.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he was trying to gain agree-
ment as to the parameters within which the budget would be
prepared.
Mr. Grant asked how long this formula has been in use, stat-
ing that it is now known that a formula is going to be ac-
curate until the figures are available from the operation
of any given year.
Chancellor Humphrey replied that the adjustment factors are
for the previous year.
Mr. Bilbray stated that he would like to postpone consider-
ation of this until he has had a chance to review it and
consult with other people.
Mr. Grant moved that the Administration continue on with
studies they have undertaken as if it had been adopted.
Mr. Grant amended his motion to read that the Administra-
tion be authorized to proceed along the method outlined,
but that it be available for consideration at the February
meeting, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without dissent.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Student Bill of Rights.
Mr. Hug proposed that this matter be referred to the Student
Affairs Committee and that this Committee schedule a meeting
to which Mr. Walsh, Dr. Peltier, Mr. Hardesty, and all Re-
gents be invited to go over the specific suggestions and
spend some time on the Student Bill of Rights.
Mr. Grant went back to the discussion of what to call the
document. He stated he thought it should be called the
"Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities".
Mr. Hardesty indicated that the students have no objection
and in fact it had been the faculty who had recommended
that the term "and Responsibilities" be stricken from the
title.
Dr. Peltier stated that the faculty believed this seemed to
be more a statement of rights rather than responsibilities,
although there were indeed some responsibilities included.
In answer to a question from Mr. Walsh, Mr. Hardesty stated
that he had been authorized by the ASUN to negotiate amend-
ments to the proposed Student Bill of Rights.
President Miller expressed his appreciation for the very
fine work that Mr. Hardesty had done in developing this
document. He also commended Dr. Peltier and Mr. Walsh for
the time and effort both had expended in helping the stu-
dents with this document.
As Mr. Ronzone, Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee,
was not present, Mr. Hug called a meeting of this committee
for Friday, January 23, 1970, at 2:00 P.M. All Regents are
urged to attend and to submit their suggestions and amend-
ments in writing to the Committee prior to that time.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M.
01-10-1970