January 12-13, 1968
1-12-1968
Pages 343-369
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
January 12-13, 1968
The Board of Regents met in regular session in the President's
Office, Reno Campus, on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, Janu-
ary 13, 1968.
Members present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mrs. Richard Magee
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Others present: Acting President Neil D. Humphrey
Chancellor N. Edd Miller, U. N.
Chancellor Donald C. Moyer, N. S. U.
Vice President Wendell Mordy, D. R. I.
Edward L. Pine, Acting Business Manager,
Director of Physical Plant, U. N.
Raymond L. Finehout, Director of Development,
U. N.
William Hancock, Director, State Planning Board
Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
James Sharp, Director, Nevada State Advisory
Committee for Higher Education Planning
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Anderson at 11:30
A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Hug, the
minutes of the meeting of December 9, 1967 were approved
as distributed.
2. Plant and Property
Mr. Pine was requested to present the following items:
(a) Lenhoff Property - Mr. Pine reported that an appraisal
of $5400 had been received on this property. (The
property has been offered to the University at a
purchase price of $675 per acre or $27,000.)
Acting President Humphrey recommended that the Adminis-
tration be authorized to counter offer at $5400 and if
the offer is not accepted to proceed through the At-
torney General's Office to exercise the right of emi-
nent domain. He suggested that funding be set aside
for the acquisition costs, including the appraisal
fee, by using unrestricted funds representing earnings
from oil leases given to the University by Mr. and Mrs.
Leslie Farrington ($2862), and the balance to be pro-
vided from the Board of Regents Special Projects Ac-
count.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried by roll call vote that the above recommendation
be approved.
(b) Mr. Pine reported that the appraisal on the Bradley
and Drendel property, authorized by the Board at its
November meeting, was not complete. A report and
recommendation will be made at the February meeting.
(c) Football Locker Room Addition, NSU Gymnasium - Mr.
Pine reported that the following bids had been re-
ceived for a 16' x 89' addition to the NSU Gymnasium:
J. A. Tiberti $17,400
Claude Cooke Construction 19,754
Rem Construction 19,857
Mr. Pine recommended that the low bid of J. A. Tiberti
be accepted, with the funds to come from the NSU Foot-
ball Gifts account which presently has a balance of
$25,000. Mr. Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott,
carried by roll call vote that the above recommenda-
tion be approved and the contract drawn to accomplish
the work.
(d) Buildings and Grounds Facility, NSU - Mr. Humphrey
explained that if this facility is authorized by the
Legislature it need not by law be handled by the
State Planning Board. However, he recommended that
the Board of Regents invite the State Planning Board
to supervise this project and to provide architectural
and engineering services from the Planning Board staff.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
(e) Bureau of Land Management - In response to a request
by the Board at the December meeting, Mr. Pine sub-
mitted the following status report on Bureau of Land
Management lands in which the University has expressed
interest:
The University of Nevada has placed holds on the fol-
lowing lands with the above mentioned agency:
Nevada Southern Campus Area
a. Township 22 South, Range 60 East, 2 miles West
of Arden.
In Section 22, 160 acres.
In Section 28, 300 acres.
b. Township 22 South, Range 59 East, East of Blue
Diamond and 2 miles south of the Blue Diamond
Mines. All unpatented land in Sections 8, 9, 16
and 17, approximately 1800 acres.
c. Township 19 South, Range 62 East, approximately
4 miles Northwest of Nellis Air Base.
Section 20, 300 acres.
d. Township 20 South, Range 60 East, approximately
4 miles West of Thunderbird Field.
Section 16, 320 acres.
e. Township 22 South, Range 63 East, approximately
3 miles Northeast of Henderson.
Section 10, 640 acres.
There is now pending before the above Department a
request to lease 4800 acres of land, at 25 cents per
year per acre, east of North Las Vegas. This applica-
tion is N-1793. This land lies 8 miles directly east
of College Avenue and U. S. 93 intersection. This
land is between Sunrise and Frenchman Mountains. The
decision as to the land was resolved by Dr. Moyer and
in cooperation with his staff.
The requests concerning Wallace and Carpenter Canyons
on Mt. Charleston were dropped in 1964 when many
problems arose concerning the Forest Service, Taylor
Grazing permits and applications filed by County and
State for various purposes, including parks.
There has been no resolvement as to requests for land
on the Big Bend section of the Colorado River south
of Bullhead City. Currently there are no requests to
the Department of the Interior or the Colorado River
Commission requesting the reserving or holding of any
lands.
Reno Campus Area
No requests have been made either for lease or holds
on federally owned lands in this area. There has
been expressed by the Whittell Forest (Little Valley)
a desire to acquire approximately 1240 additional
acres. However, this land is owned either by private
individuals or other agencies of the federal govern-
ment. There is no open land in the area.
It was agreed that the staff would investigate the
availability of other BLM lands, particularly in
the northern area of the State, and would have an
additional report ready for the Board in approximate-
ly two months.
(f) University Village - Mr. Pine reported that bids were
opened on January 11 to provide emergency exit doors
in the married student housing area. Bids were re-
ceived as follows:
Roland Flyge $3,330
A. S. Johnson 4,770
Leonard Smith Construction 5,100
John H. Graham Construction Company 6,028
Helman Construction 6,960
Mr. Pine recommended the low bid of Roland Flyge
be accepted. Mr. Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Seeliger,
carried by roll call vote that the above recom-
mendation be approved and the contract drawn to
accomplish the work.
(g) H. E. W. Facility Program - Mr. Humphrey recommended
that, as Acting President, he be designated as the
authorized representative of the University of Nevada
System, retroactive to November 1, 1967, in all mat-
ters relating to facility grant and loan programs ad-
ministered by the Office of Education, Department of
Health, Education and Welfare.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
(h) Miller Property, Reno - Mr. Humphrey reported that
Mr. George Miller has offered for sale to the Uni-
versity, at $140,000, or trade, 3 1/4 acres of land
between Nevada and Angel Streets, south of 11th
Street and north of the Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
The land is one block west of Sierra Street and not
contiguous to the Campus. Mr. Humphrey recommended
that the offer be rejected.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
(i) NSU Campus Union - Mr. Humphrey reported that Chan-
cellor Moyer has requested an interfund loan from the
Capital Improvement Fee Fund (NSU) to provide $37,500
to purchase fixtures and equipment for the NSU Campus
Union operational units (bookstore, games and snack
areas). Chancellor Moyer's proposal stipulated that
the loan would be without interest and would be repaid
over a 5-year period at the rate of $7641 per year.
Mr. Humphrey recommended the interfund loan be ap-
proved as requested.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
(j) Financing Authorized University Capital Improvements
(1) Physical Science Building, Phase I, U. N. - Mr.
Humphrey reported that the building is in the
final design stage and all funding is secured.
The University has received unofficial but ap-
parently accurate information that President
Johnson's domestic economy moves may bring about
a delay in this project. 1/3 of the financing
of this project is a Title I grant but apparently
USOE is refusing to authorize bidding on some
projects even though the grant has been awarded.
(2) Chemistry Building, NSU - Mr. Humphrey reported
that in September, 1967, the U. S. Office of
Education estimated that $622,336 would be
available to Nevada for 1967-68 under Title I
of the HEFA of 1963. This program had been
at about the $720,000 level previously. It
was learned last Fall that Title III loans (at
3%) would not be available for this project in
1967-68. On December 27, 1967, the University
was notified that due to President Johnson's
$4 billion reduction in domestic programs, the
Title I money for Nevada will be only $415,000
for 1967-68. Thus the project budget would be
as follows:
State G. O. Bonds
As of January 1967-% $ 392,500 25.0
Revised 12-27-67-% 392,500 25.0
Title I Grant
As of January 1967-% 523,000 33.3
Revised 12-27-67-% 412,000 26.4
Title III Loan
As of January 1967-% 654,500 41.7
Revised 12-27-67-% 0 0.0
NSU Revenue Bonds
As of January 1967-% 0 0.0
Revised 12-27-67-% 762,500 18.6
TOTAL
As of January 1967-% $1,570,000 100.0
Revised 12-27-67-% 1,570,000 100.0
Mr. Humphrey stated that although the Board has
authorized the Administration to request Governor
Laxalt to place on the Special Session agenda
legislation authorizing the sale of revenue bonds
for this project, the revenue bond market is not
encouraging. Burrows, Smith & Co. has notified
the University that it might have to pay 5.75% to
6% (6% is the legal maximum). Mr. Humphrey noted
that the 20 bond index of the Bond Buyers is at
4.45% which is the highest it has been in 33 1/2
years (it reached 5.69% May 1, 1933). Mr.
Humphrey suggested that the University's best
course of action is to continue to seek the
legislation which will permit the revenue bond
sale and watch the bond market for the most
advantageous time to sell the bonds. The
probable freeze of funds noted on the Physical
Science building, U. N., may also adversely af-
fect the Chemistry building.
(3) Performing Arts Building, NSU - The project
budget reviewed by the State Planning Board
and the 1967 Legislature was as follows:
State G. O. Bonds $ 207,500 15.6
Title I Grant 443,000 33.3
Gifts and Title III
Loan or Revenue Bonds 679,500 51.1
$1,330,000 100.0
Mr. Humphrey reported that in November, 1967,
Chancellor Moyer requested that the budget for
this project be increased to $2,300,000, as
follows:
State G. O. Bonds $ 207,500 9.0
Title I Grant 721,000 31.4
Gifts 750,000 32.6
NSU Revenue Bonds 621,500 27.0
$2,300,000 100.0
Mr. Humphrey noted that with the latest informa-
tion concerning a cut in Title I Grants for
1967-68 (and the present assumption that this
level would prevail in 1968-69), the budget for
this project, if Chancellor Moyer's requested
increase is approved, would have to be as fol-
lows:
State G. O. Bonds $ 207,500 9.0
Title I Grant 415,000 18.0
Gifts 750,000 32.6
NSU Revenue Bonds 927,500 40.4
$2,300,000 100.0
This matter was discussed by the President's
Advisory Cabinet and it was agreed that a scope
of work should be developed for a $2,300,000
project and submitted to the Board for approval.
Chancellor Moyer and Jim Daniels, architect for
the project, then presented preliminary sketches
and a rationale for the expanded scope of the
project.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that a $700,000 bond
issue be requested for the Chemistry building,
NSU ($62,500 to come from Capital Improvement
Fee Funds on hand) and a $930,000 bond issue be
requested for the Performing Arts Project (based
on the expanded budget). He added that every
effort will be made to secure a Title III Loan
for this project, and hopefully the Title I
Grants will be restored to their former level
by 1968-69.
The Board adjourned at this point with discussion to be resumed
following lunch.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 2:00 P.M. and the
following action was taken on the recommendations concerning the
Chemistry building and the Performing Arts Project.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the recommendations
of the Acting President be approved.
3. Chemistry Building, NSU, Architectural Competition
Mr. Hancock reported that the jury for the architectural
competition had met on January 8 and spent approximately
4 hours reviewing the work of the competing architects.
He added that he felt the competition was most successful
and reported that the jury had selected Jack Miller &
Associates as the winning architect.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the Board of Regents concur in the
selection of Jack Miller as the architect for the project
and approve the plans in their present stage.
4. Independent Auditors' Report for FY 1966-67
Mr. Humphrey introduced Mr. Lee Bergstrom and Mr. Dick
Maples from the firm of Kafoury, Armstrong, Bernard and
Bergstrom, and Mr. Henry Hattori, Controller, University
of Nevada, who were present to participate in the dis-
cussion concerning the auditors' report. After a thorough
discussion of the auditors' management letter, Mr. Humphrey
recommended that the Board accept the report and instruct
the Administration to continue working toward improvement
of the accounting system, especially in those problem
areas identified by the auditors.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
5. Selection of Medical School Site
Chancellor Miller and Dr. George Smith, Acting Dean of the
Medical School, presented to the Board the results of a
study conducted by a Site Feasibility Survey Team con-
cerning the location of a proposed Medical School. The
Team considered several sites in the Reno area and recom-
mended that the School be located in the northeast section
of the Reno Campus.
Chancellor Miller, in endorsing the recommendation of the
Survey Team, emphasized that the location of the Medical
School on the Campus would in no way affect the relation
between the School and Washoe Medical Center.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Board approve a site
of approximately 10 acres in the northeast section of
the Campus and that future planning of that area take
this designation into consideration.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, car-
ried without dissent that this proposed Campus site be
approved for the location of the Medical School.
6. Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Geophysics and Geochemistry
Chancellor Miller presented a proposal for master's and
doctoral degrees in Geophysics and Geochemistry within the
Geology-Geography Department in the Mackay School of Mines
and recommended approval by the Board.
Chancellor Miller noted that master's and doctorate programs
have already been authorized in this Department and this
proposal simply calls for a specialization within these
degree programs. The proposal for these programs was then
presented by Dean Vernon Scheid (basic data on programs on
file in President's Office). Approval was recommended by
Mr. Humphrey.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried with-
out dissent that the programs be approved as presented.
7. Ten Year Program Projections
Mr. Humphrey stated that the 10 year program projections
were ready for presentation and the Reno Campus program
would be presented first, to be followed on Saturday by
Desert Research Institute and Nevada Southern University.
He noted that the faculties have been occupied for the
past several months with the development of the 10 year
plans and pointed out that it was not intended that there
be at this point a financial interpretation of the pro-
posed program projections.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Board receive but not
approve these program projections and that work proceed
on the Ten Year Budget which is the financial interpreta-
tion of these plans. He added that when the Ten Year Budget
is completed, it will be submitted to the Board of Regents
for complete review, amendment if desired, and final
approval.
Chancellor Miller then presented the Ten Year Program
Projection for the University of Nevada (Reno). (Printed
material used for the presentation is on file in the Pres-
ident's Office.)
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M. with a reminder that it
would reconvene at 9:00 A.M. Saturday to continue the agenda.
Saturday, January 13, 1968
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents continued on Saturday
with all Regents (except Grant and Lombardi) present, together
with Acting President Humphrey, Chancellors Miller and Moyer,
Vice President Mordy, Mr. Edward Pine, Mr. Daniel Walsh and Mr.
Raymond Finehout.
Before taking up the remaining agenda items, discussion was held
concerning the Ten Year Plan for the Reno Campus with Chancellor
Miller responding to several questions from the Board.
8. Ten Year Program Projection, Desert Research Institute
Vice President Mordy presented material setting forth the
assumptions upon which the growth and development of the
DRI will be based. (Printed material used for the pres-
entation is on file in the President's Office.)
9. Monthly Report of Gifts
Mr. Humphrey reported the following gifts and grants and
recommended their acceptance by the Board.
Reno Campus
Library
Dr. George Barnes, Reno - several books pertaining to
Physics and Geology.
Mr. William R. Filler, Burley, Idaho - his new book, "Where
There's Smoke".
Dr. R. C. Fuson, Reno - copy of "Proceedings of the Robert
A. Welch Foundation" and "Reaction Index of Organic Syn-
theses", to the Physical Sciences Library.
Dr. Lynn B. Gerow, Reno - $10 in memory of Dr. Peter
Frandsen.
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $10 in memory of Emeterio
Plaza.
Miss Margaret E. Hartman, Reno - $4 in memory of Thaddeus
N. Patton.
Mr. M. G. Hendricks, Washington, D. C. - $10 in memory
of Thaddeus N. Patton.
Mr. Alan Hensher, Lancaster, California - a copy of his
article, "Rhyolite Herald".
Mrs. A. L. Higginbotham, Reno - sound recordings entitled
"Land Grant College" made by Mr. Higginbotham in 1938 by
Station WJZ.
Mrs. Albert Hilliard, Reno - $500 in memory of Mr. Hilliard.
Mr. John E. Humphrey, Reno - inscribed copies of "America's
Sheep Trails", "Western Range Livestock Industry", "Western
Stock Ranching" and "Financing Farmer Cooperatives".
Dr. Louis Lomardi, Reno - $20 in memory of Mr. Jerry Tobin
and Mrs. Harry Ginsburg; and $45 to purchase Medical
School Library books in memory of Dr. Ross, Dr. Frandsen
and Mr. Gammick.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Myers, Reno - $5 in memory of Harry
Lausten.
Dr. Samuel Ornstein, Olympia, Washington - 4 books.
Mr. Neil W. Plath, Reno - the 2nd volume of "Emergence and
Growth of an Urban Region: The Developing Urban Detroit
Area".
Reno Executives Club, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs. Marjorie
Lea Hudson.
Mr. Charles H. Russell, Carson City - papers and books be-
longing to his uncle, George B. Russell.
Mrs. Lalla Scott, Lovelock - her manuscript of "Karnes".
Mr. Albert Seeliger, Carson City - $7 in memory of Judge
Peter Breen.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stock, Reno - $6 in memory of Dr.
Burt Rice.
Dr. Edward Uhlan, New York - a copy of "My Lord and My
God", by Theodore Pitcairn.
Mr. Robert Wallace, Correctional Personnel Training, Stead
Campus, Reno - a copy of Caryl Chessman's last letter.
Dr. Juanita White, Boulder City - $100
Contributions to the Library in memory of Lieutenant
Commander Richard Perry:
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Batt, Carlin - $5
Mrs. Jessie Beck, Reno - $1000
Admiral and Mrs. Charles Brooks, Jr., Norfolk, Virginia
- $10
Mrs. Mae V. Bruning, Hastings, Nebraska - $14
Class of 1957 Reunion, Hastings, Nebraska - $10
Elko County Library, Elko - $493
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Garneau, Hacienda Heights, California
- $10
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. King, Carlin - $5
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Le Broke, Jr., Sparks - $5
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Nethery, Carlin - $10
Mrs. Nateva M. Nunes, Lemoore, California - $20
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Trudell, Sparks - $5
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Mr. Bodney and Mr. Garrison of the Skyline Development
Company, Reno - 17 evergreen trees and 1 Joshua tree,
valued at $730, which have been planted near the Mack
Social Sciences building.
Goldfield Corporation, New York - $50 to the Nevada AIME
Fund.
Eagle-Pitcher Company, Reno - $25 to the Nevada AIME Fund.
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fernley
- $250 to be used for cancer research.
Nevada Heart Association, Reno - $2000 to support research
being conducted by Dr. George T. Smith and Dr. David B.
Dill.
Oxford Laboratories, San Mateo, California - $400 represent-
ing the final payment of their $2400 pledge to the Labora-
tory of Environmental Patho-Physiology.
Mr. Edward S. Parsons, Reno - a cookbook of his mother's
to the Home Economics Department.
Dean Vernon E. Scheid, Reno - a series of scientific books
and journals, valued at $1617.50 to the Library of the
Mackay School of Mines.
Contributions to Silas E. Ross, Jr. Memorial Fund for
Pre-Medical Department:
Mr. Clayton Carpenter, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Harris, San Francisco, California
- $25
Mr. and Mrs. Hamer Holloway, Reno - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Bill A. Ligon, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Muran, Reno - $10
Orvis School of Nursing faculty, Reno - $10
Dr. Harry Sawyer, San Francisco, California - $50
Dr. and Mrs. William Tappan, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Warren, Sparks - $5
Contributions to planning and development of the Medical
School:
Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Reno - $15 in memory of Dr. Peter
Frandsen and $500 as a Christmas gift to a number
of colleagues.
Drs. Anderson, Russell, Edmiston, Reno - $500 as a
Christmas gift to several friends and colleagues.
Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer S. Falk, Reno - $453.74 repre-
senting the proceeds from the Boeing Company stock
previously donated.
Mrs. Evelyn Hilsabeck, Reno - $100 in the names of
Drs. Anderson and Hall.
Dr. Frances Kernan, Reno - $250 as a gift in the names
of several colleagues.
The Honorable R. B. Reams, Reno - $25 as a Christmas
gift to Dr. Fred Anderson.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Rueckl, Reno - $10 as a Christmas
gift to Dr. Fred Anderson.
Dr. V. A. Salvadorini, Reno - $200
Dr. Allen L. Sklar, Incine Village - $100
Dr. and Mrs. George T. Smith, Reno - $25 as a Christmas
gift to Drs. Berger, Furman and Scott.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
Armanko Office Supply, Reno - $200 scholarship awarded
equally to Wayne Marchent and Mr. Schuyler Schaff.
Association of Western Hospitals, San Francisco, California
- $170 scholarship awarded to a Nursing student, Miss
Lorraine Duzenack.
Emporium of Music, Reno - $100 scholarship awarded to Mr.
Ronald Falter.
George Whittell High School Scholarship Commmittee, Zephyr
Cove - $600 to the Helen Wright Memorial - PTA Scholarship
Fund.
Kiwanis Club of Fallon - $150 scholarship awarded to Mr.
Richard A. Jensen.
Mrs. Henry Kluts, San Francisco, California - $300 to the
Klute Scholarships in Foreign Languages.
Standard Oil Company of California, San Francisco - $900
to the 4-H Scholarship account.
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, Reno - $50
scholarship to the Biology Department in memory of Dr.
Peter Frandsen.
Women's Christian Temperance Union, Reno - $200 scholar-
ships awarded to Miss Peggy Mann, Miss Diane Wright and
Mr. Albert Whitenack.
Grants as follows:
Bank of America, San Francisco, California - $500 in support
of the snow load research project presently underway in the
Department of Civil Engineering.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Reno - $4200 representing
an expenditure from the facilities grant to renovate a
room in the Water Resouces building to accommodate the
new computer.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C.
$47,320 in support of a "Summer Institute in
Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers",
under the direction of Dr. R. N. Tompson,
Department of Mathematics.
$15,965 in support of a "Secondary Science
Training Program", under the direction of
Richard G. Miller, Foresta Institute, Carson
City.
$2,800 in support of a project entitled "Under-
graduate Research Participation", under the
direction of Richard D. Burkhart, Department of
Chemistry.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C. - $7500 in support of an advanced study program in
reading, under the direction of Paul M. Hollingsworth,
Director of Reading Center, College of Education.
Nevada Southern University
Library
Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $3.40
The Honorable Walter S. Baring, Las Vegas - 119 government
documents.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Sulo Maki, Las Vegas - $1000 to the Performing
Arts Center Fund.
Contributions to the Nevada Southern University Music
Concert Series:
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Babcock, Las Vegas - $50
Senator Alan Bible, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. Jack E. Bushell, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cadura, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cunningham, Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. Jean Devlyn, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Dill, Boulder City - $5
Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Johnson, Las Vegas - $3
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kinnory, Las Vegas - $5
Dr. Chester C. Lockwood, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. Paul D. Mc Dermott, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mc Laughlin, Las Vegas - $30
Mr. G. K. Prather, Las Vegas - $50
Mrs. F. I. Relin, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Sloan, Las Vegas - $3.50
Student Aid Foundation, Las Vegas - $50
Dr. and Mrs. John Watkins, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young, Las Vegas - $10
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted and
the Secretary be requested to send notes of thanks to the
donors.
10. General Frederick Lander Memorial Research Fund
Mr. Humphrey reviewed the bequest of Anna Lander Mc Donnell
and the receipt by the University of $70,000 cash and com-
mon stock with a market value of $143,518.80 (12-9-67) as
an endowment to establish the General Frederick Lander
Memorial Research Fund at the University of Nevada. Formal
approval of this was granted by the Board earlier and the
one residual problem concerns jewelry received by the First
National Bank from the estate.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Trust Department of FNB
be authorized to have 3 or more reputable local jewelers
bid on these items and that the proceeds of the sale be
added to the specified endowment fund.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that Mr. Humphrey's recommendation be
approved.
11. Estate of Mabel Stanaway Briggs
Mr. Humphrey reported that the University has received $5000
to date from the estate of Mabel Stanaway Briggs and should
receive approximately $53,000 more shortly. This is an
unrestricted gift. Mr. Humphrey pointed out that there is
a claim pending against this estate which could reduce the
gift by at least $5000. The executor and attorney for the
estate have suggested that an attempt be made to compromise
the claim for a substantially lower amount. Mr. Humphrey
recommended that the Board authorize negotiation for this
purpose but require that specific settlement be subject to
Board of Regents approval. The Attorney General's office
had expressed concurrence with the course of action.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that Mr. Humphrey's recommendation be
approved.
12. Confirmation of Personnel Actions
Acting Preisdent Humphrey recommended that the following
personnel actions be confirmed:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Darlene Herrera, as Extension Home Economist, North Lander
County, November 10, 1967 to June 30, 1968, at the annual
salary rate of $7080 (replacement for Alta Lusty)
C. Linnis Mills, Junior Plant Scientist, Plant, Soil and
Water, February 1 to June 30, 1968, at the annual salary
rate of $8250 (new position)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Walter E. Turovh, Consultant in Psychological Service
Center, December 1, 1967 to June 30, 1968 - $2100 (tempo-
rary partial replacement for James B. Nickels)
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Susan Gratton, Research Assistant, for the academic year
1967-68 - $5900
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Franklin De Lano Meyers, Associate Professor of Secondary
Education, February 1 to June 30, 1968, at the annual
salary rate of $12,150 (replacement for Paul Ward)
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF STATE TRIAL JUDGES
Col. James E. Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Judicial
Administration for the academic year 1967-78 (replacement
for Justin Smith)
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
GENERAL & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Don Q. Paris, Lecturer in Radiologic Technology, January
15 to June 30, 1968, at the annual salary rate of $10,775
(new position)
Ramon B. Pence, Adjunct Lecturer in Radiographic Tech-
nology, for the academic year 1967-68 (new position)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Pong Nen Lem, Adjunct Professor of Engineering, for the
academic year 1967-68 (new position)
S. David Shearer, Jr., Adjunct Associate Professor of
Engineering, for the academic year 1967-68 (new position)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Thomas G. Logan, Lecturer in Psychology, February 1 to
June 30, 1968, at the annual salary rate of $10,450 (re-
placement for Jacob Orleans)
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissent that the above personnel actions be
confirmed.
13. Request for Leave of Absence
Mr. Humphrey presented a request from Mr. John W. Bird,
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, College of
Engineering, that he be granted a leave of absence without
pay for one year commencing July 1, 1968. Approval of this
request was recommended by his Department Chairman, the
Dean of the College of Engineering, and Chancellor Miller
and the recommendation was endorsed by Acting President
Humphrey.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the request for leave of absence
without pay be approved.
14. Approval of Check Registers
Acting President Humphrey recommended approval of the
check registers as submitted by the Office of the Vice
President Finance (filed in permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
by roll call vote that the check registers be approved as
submitted.
15. Transfer of Funds
Mr. Humphrey reported the following transfers of funds:
#196 $800 from Contingency Reserve, Instruction, Uni-
versity of Nevada to Chancellor's Office to provide
additional in-state travel money.
#206 $1400 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to the School
of Social Science, Undepartmentalized, to provide
funds for over-load appointments.
#207 $902 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to the Computer
Center to provide additional funds for equipment.
#208 $123 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Social Science, Undepartmentalized, to provide
matching money for Helping Services Grant.
#209 $2052 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Education and Physical Education to provide funds
for over-load appointments.
#210 $1200 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Fine Arts to provide funds for over-load appoint-
ments.
#211 $1450 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Business Administration to provide funds for
over-load appointments.
#212 $508 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Science and Mathematics to provide funds for
over-load appointments.
#213 $4700 from Contingency Reserve, NSU to School of
Humanities to provide funds for over-load appoint-
ments.
#223 $1581.15 from Contingency Reserve, Reno to Personnel
Division Assessment to provide funds because of in-
crease in assessment of classified position rates
from $50 to $55.
Mr. Humphrey also recommended approval by the Board of the
following transfer of funds:
#194 $4365 from Contingency Reserve, Instruction, Nevada
Southern University, to Buildings and Grounds to
provide additional funds for telephone rental.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above fund transfers be approved.
Mr. Humphrey also recommended that $500 be transferred
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund (1-51-4956)
to the President's Discretionary Fund (1-51-4008) which
presently has a zero balance.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the transfer be approved as recommend-
ed.
16. Summer School Budgets
Mr. Humphrey presented the estimative budgets for the
Summer School for the calendar year 1968 with his recom-
mendation for approval. (Budgets filed in permanent
minutes.)
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the budget be approved as submitted.
17. DRI Financial Plan for 1968-69
Mr. Humphrey reported that the Preliminary Estimate of the
DRI Financial Program for 1968-69, distributed with the
December agenda, had been reviewed and no major problems
found. He recommended that it be approved, subject to
revision at the May meeting of the Board.
18. Revision of Policy Regarding Distinction at Graduation
Mr. Humphrey reported that the University of Nevada faculty
and the NSU faculty have recommended that the policy govern-
ing the awarding of Distinction at Graduation be amended,
as follows:
Distinction at Graduation: At Commencement, each
graduating Senior whose grade point average is 3.750
or higher shall receive the bachelor's degree with
High Distinction. Each graduating Senior whose grade
point average is 3.500 or higher but less than 3.750
shall receive the bachelor's degree with Distinction.
To be eligible for these awards, students transferring
from other institutions must have a cumulative grade
point average of 3.750 or higher for High Distinction
(3.500 or higher but less than 3.750 for Distinction)
and also a grade point average higher of 3.750 or higher
for High Distinction (3.500 or higher but less than
3.750 for Distinction) on credits earned in residence
at the University.
Mr. Humphrey recommended the proposed revision be approved.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the proposed revision be approved.
19. Proposed Revision to University Code
Mr. Humphrey reported that the University of Nevada Academic
Council, at a meeting on April 11, 1967, took the following
action:
So as to avoid problems in accelerated promotions,
an adequate salary should be provided by adding
two or more overlapping steps (a total of five be-
tween each rank), and the Lecturer category continue
in use to meet critical salary situations.
To implement the recommendation of the Academic Council,
both Faculty Senates have proposed the following amendment
to the University Code (Chapter III, Paragraph 3.2.2, Page
58):
All salaries will be at a specified step. The maximum
salary which may be paid for Instructor or first rank
shall be step I, 9; for Assistant Professor or second
rank, step II, 9; and for Associate Professor or third
rank, step III, 11, except that in an individual case
up to two additional steps may be authorized in these
ranges upon recommendation of the Department Chairman
and Dean (or their equivalents). Step IV, 11 for
Professor or fourth rank is a base and no maximum
shall apply to this step.
Mr. Humphrey recommended the proposed amendment to the
University Code be approved and presented a rank and salary
pattern reflecting the proposed amendment to the salary
schedule (attached to permanent minutes).
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
20. Proposed Revision to University Code
Mr. Humphrey noted that the first sentence of Section 3.2.6,
Chapter III, p. 58 of the University Code reads:
Each salary step includes all sums up to the floor
of the next step.
Since this sentence is not in keeping with other sections
of the Code, and two Faculty Senates have approved a pro-
posal to amend that section of the Code to read as follows:
When circumstances clearly justify, appointment may
be made higher than the first step of a rank. Such
flexibility in making appointments is essential to
meeting the professional staff needs of the University.
Mr. Humphrey recommended the approval of the above proposed
revision to the Code.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
21. Awarding of Advanced Degrees to Professional Personnel
Mr. Humphrey reported that the Nevada Southern University
faculty has taken affirmative action adopting for its
faculty a policy previously conditionally adopted by the
Board of Regents that "No person holding the Assistant
Professor, Associate Professor or Professor rank or the
equivalent rank at the University of Nevada shall be
permitted to become a candidate for an advanced degree
at the University of Nevada, with the following exception:
Students who enter a graduate program and who, by virtue
of their advanced training are qualified for temporary
appointments as faculty persons, shall be permitted to
complete their training while holding such a position."
Mr. Humphrey noted that at the time this was originally
referred to the Board, there was confusion concerning
NSU review and action. He recommended that the Board
reaffirm this policy and that it be clearly understood
that "University of Nevada" refers to the System which in-
cludes University of Nevada and Nevada Southern University.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
22. Jot Travis Student Union Capital Improvement Fund
Mr. Humphrey reviewed for the Board its action in July 1963
when, at the request of the ASUN, it adopted a policy re-
quiring TUB occupants to pay 25 cents per sq. ft. per year
to the Buildings and Grounds to offset utility costs and
20 cents per sq. ft. per year to the "Jot Travis Student
Union Capital Improvement Fund" to be expended at some
future date, with the approval of the Board of Regents,
for improvement or expansion of TUB. The current balance
in this account is $21,309.13, representing payments as
follows:
ASUN Bookstore $ 3,963.00
Health Service 1,659.00
Snack Bar (D. C.) 954.80
Travis Union Board 14,733.13
Mr. Humphrey reported that Mike Laine, TUB Manager, Dean
Sam Basta and Chancellor Miller have recommended that the
Jot Travis Student Union Capital Improvement Fund be dis-
continued as it has worked a financial hardship on some
users and to a certain extent duplicates a fund maintained
by ASUN.
He recommended that (1) the TUB Capital Improvement Fund
of 20 cents per sq. ft. annually be discontinued, (b) the
payments to date be returned as follows:
$3963 to the ASUN Union and Bookstore Expansion Fund.
$14,733.13 to a special fund for refurbishing the
Union, with expenditures from this fund requiring
approval of the Chancellor.
$954.80 to the Dining Commons to offset expenditures
for enclosure of the walkway on the northeast side
of the building.
$1659 to the unappropriated surplus of the Student
Health Center Fund.
Mr. Humphrey further recommended that the 25 cents per sq.
ft. per year charge for utilities be continued subject to
re-evaluation by Mr. Pine as to the adequacy of the charge.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendations be approved.
23. NDSL and Nursing Students Loan Funds, U. N.
Mr. Humphrey reported that $888.89 is required for the 1/9
matching of the Nursing Students Loan Program and $5208.44
for the 1/9 matching of the National Defense Student Loan
Program for the University of Nevada. He recommended that
$3097.33 be transferred from the Garvey Rhodes Loan Fund
(1-61-5006), and $3000 from the David Russell Loan Fund
(1-61-5001).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above fund transfers be approved
as recommended.
24. Room and Board Rate
For the information of the Board, Mr. Humphrey submitted
an abstract from the Oregon State University's annual
study of room and board rates at 39 state supported in-
stitutions. (This report is on file in the President's
Office.)
25. Sale of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Stock
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Board adopt the following
resolution to permit the sale of the 10 shares of stock
received by the University as a gift from the Mission Ridge
Foundation of Nevada:
Resolution #68-1
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada has received 10
shares of common stock of Hart, Schaffner and Marx;
and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from Mission Ridge
Foundation of Nevada to the University of Nevada
for the general purposes of the University.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada does hereby
authorize Acting President Neil D. Humphrey to sell
the 10 shares of common stock in Hart, Schaffner and
Marx, to sign the necessary stock power and to
deposit the proceeds of the sale in an appropriate
account.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above resolution be adopted.
26. Purchases in Excess of $5000
A. Dining Commons, U. N. - Mr. Humphrey reported that semi-
annual food bids for the University Dining Commons,
Reno, have been opened and tabulated. 3 awards exceeded
$5000 and have been awarded, subject to the approval of
the Board of Regents, so that food deliveries for the
contract period beginning January 1, 1968 would be
assured.
(1) Bread
The following bids were received:
Base Bid 5% Pref.
Continental Baking Co., Reno $5,225.80
Welsh's Bakery, Reno 5,521.34 $5,245.27
Rainbo Baking Co., Reno 6,163.20
(Welsh's Bakery only bidder given in-state
manufacturer's 5% preference.)
Mr. Pine recommended award to Continental Baking
Co. Mr. Humphrey concurred.
(2) Dairy Products
The following bids were received:
Crescent Dairy, dba Anderson Dairy
Company, Reno $20,930.50
Model Dairy, Reno 22,121.58
Beatrice Foods Co., dba Meadow
Gold, Reno 23,517.97
Mr. Pine recommended award to Crescent Dairy-
Anderson Dairy. Mr. Humphrey concurred.
(3) Eggs
Bids were requested on the basis of plus or minus
cents per dozen of the San Francisco weekly
commodity quote. Total purchase will exceed
$5000. Bids were received as follows:
Sierra Foods, Reno -$.02 per dozen
Olsen Brothers, Reno -$.0106 per dozen
Foods Products, Reno -$.01 per dozen
Mr. Pine recommended award to Sierra Foods. Mr.
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommendations
be approved.
B. Mr. Humphrey reported that the Department of Inter-
Collegiate Athletics has requested the purchase of
athletic equipment for the Spring program. The total
exceeds $5000.
(1) Baseball, Track, Tennis
The Sportsman, Reno (all or none) $2,715.66
Low bid per each item (Total) 2,804.80
Other bidders were:
The Outdoorsman, Las Vegas
Free Minetti, San Francisco
North American Wholesale, Aumsville, Oregon
(2) Award Jackets, Sweaters and Blankets
The Sportsman, Reno $3,311.50
(No other bids received)
Mr. Pine recommended that the award be made to The
Sportsman for a total of $6027.16. Mr. Humphrey
concurred.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
27. Permit Agreement, Stead Air Force Base
Mr. Humphrey reported that on December 27 notification was
received from the Office of Surplus Property Utilization,
HEW, that the University's use permit for portions of Stead
Air Force Base had been extended to March 31, 1968. He
added that it is assumed that all paper work will be com-
pleted by that time and title can then pass to the Univer-
sity without further complications.
28. Employment of Aliens by DRI
Mr. Humphrey reported that the Attorney General has issued
Opinion No. 471 (12-11-67) which concludes that "salaries
of aliens employed at the Desert Research Institute may
be paid from appropriated funds." This action by the At-
torney General removes the contingency from the action of
the Board in December amending the DRI Policy Statement
to provide for such payment.
29. Academic Programs, U. N. and N. S. U.
Mr. Humphrey referred to a corrected list of undergraduate
and graduate majors and degrees which had been included
with the agenda material and suggested the members of the
Board might wish to retain this list for future reference.
(Filed with permanent minutes.)
30. Nevada Community College
Dr. Thomas Tucker entered the meeting at this point to
discuss with the Regents the present status of the Nevada
Community College and to report on the study recently con-
cluded by the Governor's Committee on Community Colleges.
Because of the recent opinion by the Attorney General
concerning the responsibility of the Board of Regents for
all higher education in the State, there was some concern
expressed about the use of the term, "Associate Degree" in
relation to work done at Nevada Community College. It was
the consensus of the Board that Associate Degree referred
to a degree earned for College level work.
Mrs. Magee stated that she was not opposed to the Community
College System and felt it important that the Nevada Com-
munity College be assured of the University's desire to
cooperate. She added that she did feel, however, there
needed to be some clarification of the role of the Uni-
versity of Nevada and the Board of Regents.
In response to a suggestion by Mr. Humphrey, it was agreed
that further information would be developed for presenta-
tion at the February meeting, including an interpretation
of the term "Associate Degree", a further explanation of
the progress in dealing with representatives on offering
of General University Extension courses under contract
and also recommendation from the staff on how the Univer-
sity of Nevada should relate to Nevada Community College.
The regular Board meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon with the meet-
ing to resume following lunch and a meeting of the Honorary
Degrees Committee.
The regular meeting reconvened at 1:45 P.M. at which time
Chancellor Moyer presented his Ten Year Program Projections for
Nevada Southern University (printed material on file in Presi-
dent's Office). His presentation was interrupted at 2 P.M.
by the arrival of Governor Laxalt.
Governor Laxalt introduced representatives of Nevada Community
College and stated that he was planning to place on the agenda
for the Special Session a request for funds for the support of
the Nevada Community College. He added that he believed that
the State was at the point where it cannot afford to ignore the
needs of the approximately 80% of the high school graduates of
the State of Nevada who do not come to the University of Nevada.
He said he felt the Regents needed to be informed of the prog-
ress of the College and their cooperation was most important.
Governor Laxalt then introduced Mr. Mike Marfisi, Chairman of
the Advisory Committee of NCC, who stated that NCC is operating
at present with the support of the people of Elko. He referred
to the matter of transfer of credits and stated that he did not
believe that it would be a problem because it is their (NCC)
intention to offer College work under the auspices and direction
of the General University Extension with all course work being
taught by approved personnel. He then introduced President
Voris and Dean Devin from Nevada Community College, and asked
that they respond to specific questions from the Board of
Regents.
At the conclusion of the discussion with the representatives
from Nevada Community College, Dr. Anderson stated that he felt
it most important that the Nevada Community College be assured
of the University's intention to cooperate in any way possible
and repeated the earlier offer made by him on behalf of the
Board to support wherever possible the College level course
offerings through the General University Extension.
Governor Laxalt then moved on to discuss with the Regents his
decision on whether or not to place on the agenda for the
Special Session a number of requests by the Board of Regents.
He spoke first on the request by the University for legislation
for two revenue bond issues for construction of a Chemistry
building at NSU and for a Performing Arts Center at NSU. He
indicated that he would include this item on the agenda and
could foresee no problem in its consideration by the Legisla-
ture.
He agreed to placed on the agenda a request for authorization
to use $60,000 of Capital Improvement Fee Funds for the con-
struction of a Buildings and Grounds Facility at Nevada Southern.
He agreed to place on the agenda a request for enabling legisla-
tion for the establishment of a University of Nevada Land
Foundation.
Governor Laxalt then asked Mr. Howard Barrett, State Budget
Director, to speak to the problem of a supplemental appropria-
tion for the University in the amount of $705,000. Mr. Barrett
stated that due to decrease in the rate of increase in State
sales tax revenues, there has resulted a situation where appro-
priations will exceed revenues by $2 million this year. Gov-
ernor Laxalt added that this has precipitated many financial
problems for the State and consequently he did not wish to
recommend to the Legislature the supplemental appropriation
requested by the University.
The Governor continued in the discussion concerning the Uni-
versity's requests and indicated that he would approve, by
executive order, the University's request to spend $331,735 in
student fees realized through an increase in enrollment this
year. He did request that this not be carried forward in next
year's budget request, rather that it be treated separately.
Mr. Humphrey commented that although the increase could be
separately noted, it would become a part of the budget base.
Governor Laxalt further indicated that he would include the Uni-
versity's request for transfer of $42,120 between various appro-
priation areas.
Acting President Humphrey expressed appreciation on behalf of
the Administration and the Board of Regents for the Governor's
appearance before the Board, after which the Governor and his
group left the meeting.
Chancellor Moyer then resumed his presentation of the Ten Year
Program Projections for NSU.
At the conclusion of Chancellor Moyer's presentation, Mr.
Humphrey reviewed the procedure to be followed in the develop-
ment of a final report, including all 3 Ten Year Projections,
which would then become the University's Ten Year Budget for
presentation to the Legislature. Mr. Humphrey noted that the
final report is due in July and progress preports will be made
to the Board during the interim.
31. Arts Festival, University of Nevada
Chancellor Miller reviewed the plans for the Art Festival
to be presented on the University of Nevada Campus in
February. He said that although the University has re-
ceived oral assurance of the approval of a grant from
the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, a
written notice has not yet been received. Chancellor
Miller asked that the Board of Regents underwrite any
deficit which might occur in the event the federal grant
does not materialize. He noted that approval of this re-
quest would allow Acting President Humphrey to sign a con-
tract with the Western Opera Company now, insuring their
participation in the Arts Festival.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried by
roll call vote that the Board authorize the signing of
the contract and underwrite any deficit up to $2000 from
the Special Projects Fund.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary
01-12-1968