January 12-13, 1973
1-12-1973
Pages 35-59
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
January 12, 1973
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 North Virginia, Reno, Nevada.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold J. Jacobsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Paul D. Mc Dermott
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Miss Flora Dungan
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Paul Fenske (DRI)
Mr. K. Donald Jessup (UNS)
Mr. Chauncey Oakley (CCD)
Mr. Rick Elmore (ASUN)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:20 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1972 were
submitted for approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
2. Swearing In of New Regents
Justice David Zenoff, Nevada Supreme Court, administered the
Oath to new and re-elected members, Mr. James Buchanan, II,
Dr. Fred Anderson and Mr. Paul Mc Dermott.
3. Election of New Officers
In conformity with Article III of the By-Laws of the Board
of Regents, which provides for the election of new officers
at the January meeting of the odd-numbered years, Chairman
Jacobsen called for nominations for the Office of Chairman:
Miss Thompson nominated Harold Jacobsen for Chairman. Nom-
ination seconded by Dr. Anderson. Mr. Mc Dermott moved that
the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for
Mr. Jacobsen. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
Chairman Jacobsen called for nominations for the Office of
Vice Chairman:
Miss Thompson nominated Paul Mc Dermott for Vice Chairman.
Nomination seconded by Dr. Lombardi. Dr. Anderson moved
that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast
for Mr. Mc Dermott. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
4. Report of Gifts
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the
Presidents was recommended (report of gifts identified as
Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes).
President Zorn called attention to the report of approxi-
mately $8,500 from a number of donors to establish an endow-
ment fund for golf scholarships at UNLV in memory of Jack
"Pappy" Walsh. He requested that the Board authorize this
fund to function as an endowment.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson.
Mr. Morris moved to amend motion to provide that this fund
be administered by a Trust Department in Las Vegas. Motion
seconded by Mr. Buchanan.
Mr. Mc Dermott urged these funds not be fragmented with-
out further discussion by the Board's Investment Advisory
Committee and moved to table further action on the proposed
endowment until after the meeting of that Committee schedul-
ed for later in the day. Motion to table seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the gifts as presented.
Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without dissent.
5. Professional School Feasibility Studies
A. Chancellor Humphrey noted that Nevada Supreme Court
Justice David Zenoff was present, having requested an
opportunity to present certain information to the Board
concerning possibilities of establishing a Law School
within the University.
Chairman Jacobsen introduced Justice Zenoff and Senator
John Foley, who both urged the Board's consideration of
the establishment of a Law School, and pledged their
support with the Governor and the Legislature.
B. Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January, 1972, the
Board was informed that Dorothe Mac Millan, by bequest,
had made available $500,000 to the University if a
School of Veterinary Science was established within five
years and that if such a school were not established,
the money would go to the University of California,
Davis for its School of Veterinary Science. The Board
directed Presidents Miller and Zorn to present reports
concerning this at the January, 1973 meeting.
President Miller reported that a review of this matter
is underway as requested and he had earlier addressed a
memorandum to the Chancellor indicating that he would
need an additional two months to complete it.
President Zorn stated that it has been concluded at UNLV
that this kind of professional School is not desirable
nor appropriate to that Campus.
C. Chancellor Humphrey noted that a School of Architecture
and Urban Design is number two on the UNLV priority list
of new programs approved by the Board of Regents in
Phase I and subject to funding of a feasibility study to
be done by UNLV and presentation and acceptance of a
Phase II report. He noted that money for the feasibil-
ity study and the first year of operation is included
in the University's budget request for 1973-75.
D. Chancellor Humphrey noted the ten year plan presented
in 1971 included requests by UNR and UNLV for Law
Schools and a request by UNLV for a School of Dentistry.
These proposals were neither approved nor rejected by
the Board since the purpose of the ten year plan was
considered to be to reveal the plans of the Divisions
and to seek consideration at a later time in conformity
with the Board's policy on Phase I and Phase II reviews
of new programs.
E. Chancellor Humphrey reported public interest in differ-
ent areas of the State had been expressed in Schools of
Architecture and Urban Design, Dentistry, Law, Veteri-
nary Medicine, and a second School of Medicine.
In response to these expressions, Chancellor Humphrey
stated that consultations with Presidents have produced
the following recommendations:
(1) That the Board of Regents authorize feasibility
studies for all professional schools enumerated in
Paragraph E above, without commitment at this time
to the merits of the programs;
(2) Such studies should consider for the present any
anticipated needs in Nevada for such professional
schools, capital outlay necessary, operating costs
and the merits of alternative locations (i. e.,
UNR, UNLV);
(3) The Governor, Legislature and appropriate profes-
sional groups be involved in these feasibility
studies;
(4) Amount of funding and source be determined; and
(5) Reports completed and presented to the Board of
Regents and the Governor in the Fall of 1974 and
to the 1975 Legislature.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the recommendations with the
exception that an objective study of need for second 2 year
School of Medicine be initiated at once so that recommenda-
tions could be made prior to the February 22 site visit of
the existing school. If need is shown to exist, feasibility
study could then proceed along with others. Motion seconded
by Dr. Lombardi.
Miss Thompson moved to amend the above motion to provide
that feasibility studies would also include the third and
fourth year of Medical School. Motion to amend seconded by
Mr. Morris, carried without dissent.
Motion as amended carried without dissent.
6. University Acquisition of Tax-Delinquent Properties
Chancellor Humphrey noted the Board of County Commissioners
is proposing to sell certain tax delinquent properties
presently held in trust by Washoe County and is advertising
Assessor's Parcel No. 055-010-08, located in the Little
Valley area, which UNR wishes to acquire. NRS 361.603 pro-
vides a method for the acquisition of tax delinquent proper-
ties by local governments for public purposes. The Attorney
General has determined that the University of Nevada Land
Foundation qualifies as a "local government" for the pur-
pose of acquiring such tax delinquent properties.
Mr. Hug recommended the Board of Regents adopt a resolution
stating a public purpose would be served by the acquisition
of such property and authorizing the Land Foundation to
acquire it. He further recommended that since the statu-
tory section is not completely clear, the University seek
legislation amending NRS 361.603 to provide that the Uni-
versity of Nevada, or the University of Nevada Land Founda-
tion, or Nevada Southern Land Foundation could qualify
as a "local government" for the purposes of that section.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolution and requested authorization to seek amendment of
NRS 361.603 as recommended by Mr. Hug.
RESOLUTION #73-1
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno, has followed the
direction of the Board of Regents adopted in July 1961; and
WHEREAS, such direction states, "The George Whittell Forest
and Wildlife Area shall be maintained so that: 1) most of
its area shall be preserved as a primitive area for research
and 2) a small and limited area shall be designated for
experimentation and instruction;" and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents has from time to time reiter-
ated these purposes and has indicated an interest in main-
taining this property as an interdisciplinary Wildlands
Research Field Laboratory; and
WHEREAS, those lands which contribute to the drainage flow-
ing into the area known as Little Valley should be included
in the University's holdings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of
Nevada, Reno, acting in accord with the Board of Regents'
directive, endeavor to obtain for public use and purposes in
order to develop the full program, those lands adjacent to
the present University holdings of Little Valley which are
available through the provisions of NRS 361.603 regarding
sale of tax delinquent properties to local governments.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
7. Revision of Purchasing Policy
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the present policy of the
Board of Regents provides that no purchase order exceeding
$5,000 may be issued until approved by the Board of Regents.
The Officers of the University recommend that this policy be
amended to provide that: "Purchases in excess of $8,000
shall be reported on the Information Agenda of the Board of
Regents prior to issuance of a purchase order or contract".
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
8. Provisional Graduate Standing
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October, he and Presi-
dent Miller had recommended a change in the Board's regu-
lations concerning provisional graduate standing and pro-
posed that final action not be taken until the December
meeting in order to allow time for faculty and adminis-
trative consideration of this specific proposal. No meet-
ing was held in December.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended one
more month be allowed for this purpose, stating signifi-
cant progress has been made toward a general satisfactory
solution but it is believed that one additional month will
be of substantial assistance.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
9. 1973 Summer Session Budget Request, UNR and UNLV
President Miller, President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval of the Estimative Budgets for Summer
Session, 1973 as submitted in Ref. 8 (filed with permanent
minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
10. Ten Year Plan
Chancellor Humphrey noted that State Law requires the bi-
ennial updating of the University's ten year plan and its
presentation to the Legislature by January 25, 1973. In
November, the Board approved a request to the Legislature to
amend the Act to provide for four year plans; however, until
that is accomplished it is still necessary to present a ten
year plan. He distributed a brief document updating the
1969 and 1971 presentations and recommended that it be ap-
proved by the Board for submission to the 1973 Legislature.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
11. Request for Modification of SCT Contract
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in November the Board
authorized a contract with SCT for a computerized student
accounting system in an amount not to exceed $128,000 for
software development necessary if UNLV and CCD participate;
if UNR elects to participate, the additional cost was esti-
mated at $52,000 for a total of $180,000.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the proposal by SCT which
allocated costs to individual Divisions was based on the
assumption that all three Campuses would participate.
Participation by only two Divisions results in an addi-
tional $6000 to UNLV in unshared costs for a total of
$134,000 for the two Campuses. Total cost of all three
Divisions will still be $180,000.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the modification
of the SCT contract.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
12. UNR P. E. Complex
President Miller reported that the Plant and Property Com-
mittee had met on December 14, 1972 to further review with
the State Planning Board the bids received on the P. E. Com-
plex. As a result of that meeting, the Plant and Property
Committee concurred with the State Planning Board recommen-
dation that all bids be rejected and the project be re-bid.
Subsequently, the project has been reviewed and efforts
made to reduce it to fit within the project budget.
Mr. Hancock reported that approximately $330,000 in dele-
tions are under consideration; however, concern at this time
is that the inflation factor will override any savings real-
lized by the deletions. It is anticipated that the project
will be bid between February 21 and March 29.
Mr. Pine reported that a number of alternatives are under
consideration, one of which is the deletion of the heat
plant from the project, thereby reducing the project cost by
approximately $80,000. An extension of the heat line from
the central heat plant will be substituted for that origi-
nally designed. Cost of extending the heat line would be
borne by interest earned on the bonds which were invested
at the time of sale and which now totals approximately
$205,000. The legality of using the bond interest for this
purpose has been verified.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that:
(1) The action of the Plant and Property Committee be
confirmed;
(2) Sufficient funds earned as interest on the bond money
be used to extend the heat line from the central heat
plant to the P. E. project and the heat plant be delet-
ed from the plans.
Dr. Lombardi moved that the action of the Plant and Property
Committee be confirmed. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried with Mr. Morris opposing.
Mr. Steninger moved that the interest money from the invest-
ment of the proceeds of the sale of the revenue bonds be
used to extend the heat line to the P. E. Complex from the
central heat plant. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
Further discussion concerned the type of flooring specified.
Both Mr. Hancock and Mr. Pine stated that the bid specifi-
cations would preclude any floor other than Tartan.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Committee of
the Whole and reconvened at 1:46 P.M.
13. Jack "Pappy" Walsh Endowment
Dr. Lombardi moved that the Jack "Pappy" Walsh fund function
as an endowment within the total endowment fund. Motion
seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without dissent.
Dr. Lombardi moved proposals be requested from Las Vegas
Banks having trust departments for management of an agency
fund of approximately $1 million. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent. (Reports concerning pro-
posals received will be made to the March meeting.)
14. Extension and Correspondence Credit Policy
President Miller endorsed a recommendation from the UNR
Undergraduate Council that, effective immediately, a maximum
study of 60 semester credits earned in acceptable independ-
ent courses completed through a regionally accredited corre-
spondence Division (including USAFI) or in extension or off-
Campus courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree.
The maximum acceptable toward an associate degree shall be
30 semester credits. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
15. Student Union Fee for Part-Time Students, UNR
President Miller recommended students registered for six
credits or less be assessed a $1 per semester student fee,
effective Spring semester, 1973. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
16. Establishment of an Endowment Fund
President Miller reported that Mrs. James E. Hunter and
Virginia E. Hunter, widow and daughter of Jim Hunter, a UNR
faculty member in the College of Agriculture who was killed
in an automobile accident in August, 1972, have requested
the establishment of an endowment fund to be known as "The
Jim Hunter Memorial Fund". The income of the fund would be
used to defray cost of meals and lodging of students attend-
ing the annual Animal Science Field Trip. The Hunters have
requested that of the $1,083.50 on hand, $150 be used for
1973 and the balance, plus any later additions, become the
principal of the endowment.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the money be accepted into the University's endowment fund
and the income used as specified.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
17. Interview Expense Fund, UNR
President Miller requested authorization to use up to $5,000
by transfer from two non-appropriated funds, both of which
are for UNR use only, for expenses of interviewing profes-
sional position candidates. The two funds are the Mabel
Stanaway Briggs bequest and the Leslie and Alberta Farring-
ton gift, with a combined balance of $6,095.90.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that money
for this purpose has been provided from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund for the past two years; however, that
fund has been substantially committed through June 1973.
UNLV has agreed to utilize regular budgeted funds for this
purpose but UNR's budget, due to reduction in revenue caused
by enrollment decreases, does not make this possible.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
18. Confirmation of Mail Ballot
Chancellor Humphrey reported that sufficient affirmative
responses were received to a mail ballot under date of
December 20, 1972 to award contracts for three construction
projects, as follows:
A. Replacement of ventilation hood over ranges in Dining
Commons, UNR (bids opened by State Planning Board).
Contract was awarded to Nevada Sheet Metal for $14,529.
B. Underground communications installation linking Mackay
Science, Mechanic Arts and Orvis School of Nursing to
the underground system which now terminates near the
College of Agriculture. Contract was awarded to Harker
and Harker for $8,934.
C. Installation of cabinets in the Anderson Health Science
building. Contract was awarded to Zuni Construction for
$5,730.
Copy of mail ballot including summary of bids received on
each of the three projects was distributed with the agenda.
(Identified as Ref. 15 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey requested confirmation of the actions
taken as a result of the mail ballot.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
19. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. Bids were opened December 6, 1972 for 162 items of of-
fice supplies. Low bidders on a per-item basis were as
follows:
No. of Items Amount
Armanko's, Reno 44 $ 5,829.88
H. S. Crocker, Sacramento 111 5,700,21
Siri Office Supply, Reno 5 1,245.15
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon, San Francisco 2 36.60
162 $12,811.84
President Miller recommended award to bidders in the
amounts listed for a total purchase of $12,811.84.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
B. Bids were opened December 12, 1972 for dairy products.
Bids were as follows:
Crescent Dairy $15,349.79
Model Dairy 15,365.94
Meadow Gold 15,452.29
President Miller recommended award to the low bidder,
Crescent Dairy, for $15,349.79. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
C. Bids were opened December 12, 1972 for frozen juices.
Bids were as follows:
Monarch Foods, Reno $ 6,154.65
Damon Distributing, Reno 6,397.13
Standard Brands, Reno 6,508.64
Coca Cola, Sacramento 7,234.01
President Miller recommended award to low bidder,
Monarch Foods, for $6,154.65. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
D. Bids were opened December 14, 1972 for 127 items of food
supplies. Low bidders on a per-item basis were as
follows:
No. of Items Amount
Abbott Supply, Reno 45 $14,942.70
Monarch Foods, Reno 55 10,114.27
Alberto Culver, Illinois 3 1,871.40
Standard Brands, Reno 7 1,588.10
M & R Distributing, Reno 9 1,324.56
Sierra Foods, Sparks 1 990.00
Allen Co., Reno 7 793.44
127 $31,624.47
President Miller recommended award to bidders in amount
listed for total purchase of $31,624.47. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
E. Bids were opened December 12, 1972 for poultry for the
Dining Commons. Low bidders on a per-item basis were
as follows:
No. of Items Amount
Cal-Vada 3 $ 7,558.56
Reno Food Distributors 2 2,695.00
5 $10,253.56
President Miller recommended award to bidders in the
amounts listed for a total purchase of $10,253.56.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
F. Bids were opened December 29, 1972 for the purchase of a
digital electronics to students in Physics. One bid was
received for $8,093.42 from Heath Company, Benton Harbor
Michigan. Funds are available from National Science
Foundation and State appropriated monies.
President Miller recommended award to Heath Company in
the amount of $8,093.42. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
G. Bids were opened December 29, 1972 for the purchase of a
calculator, plotter and keyblock system to be used to
teach the use of modern calculating systems to students
in Physics. Three bids were received; however, Mr. Pine
reported that the Physics Department has requested addi-
tional time to review the bids.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
this matter be deferred until the February meeting.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
20. Proposed Agreement with Washoe Association for Retarded
Children
President Miller requested authorization to develop a
contractual relationship between the University and the
Washoe Association for Retarded Children under which space
at Stead would be leased to the Association for $1 per year.
Under the proposed agreement the Association would construct
facilities for an educational and training program of serv-
ices to the developmentally disabled. It is anticipated
this agreement will also provide close working contractual
arrangements with several University Departments to provide
learning and teaching laboratory opportunities.
Chancellor Humphrey noted any arrangement for the use of
property at Stead by other than the University would require
approval of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
He recommended the negotiations be authorized to proceed
with the understanding that any resulting lease would be
subject to approval by the University Councel as well as
concurrence by HEW and the Governor.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
21. Approval of Estimative Budgets, UNR
A. President Miller requested approval of a revision of the
Estimative Budget for School on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(Summer Session) for 1972-73, noting an increase in rev-
enue of $2092 more than was anticipated in the original
budget (from Federal Health and Welfare funds distribut-
ed by the State of Nevada) will be used to augment the
spending authority in the operating category (revised
budget identified as Ref. 18A and filed with permanent
minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
B. President Miller requested approval of a newly estab-
lished Estimative Budget for Residence Hall staffing
under the UNR Office of Student Affairs. He noted re-
sponsibility for the Student Personnel Residence Hall
staff (i. e., Resident Director and Resident Assistants)
was recently assumed by the Office of Student Affairs.
Funds were previously under the administrative control
of Housing and Food Service and were budgeted within the
Estimative Budgets of the various residence halls.
Transfers will be made from the following accounts:
Nye Hall, Director $ 7,700
Nye Hall, Fringe Benefits 770
Lincoln, White Pine, Manzanita,
& Juniper Halls, $1,040 each 4,160
$12,630
(Budget identified as Ref. 18B and filed with permanent
minutes.) Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
22. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval of the following fund transfers:
#227 $5,000 to Physical Plant, Stead, Wages account to
provide funds for additional student employment.
#230 $18,600 to Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Professional Salaries, to provide funds for salary of
professional staff member transferred from another
Department. An offsetting transfer was made to the
Contingency Reserve.
#231 $7,487 to English Department, Professional Salaries to
cover salary of partial replacement for Dr. Robert
Gorrell. An offsetting transfer was made to the
Contingency Reserve.
#233 $8,450 to Foreign Language Department to cover sala-
ries of Graduate Assistants. An offsetting transfer
was made to the Contingency Reserve.
#246 $9,630 to Physical Education Department, Professional
Salaries, to provide additional salary for staff
transferring from Intercollegiate Athletics. An
offsetting transfer was made to Contingency Reserve.
#255 $5,500 to Elementary and Special Education to provide
student wages and for two temporary graduate fellow
positions. An offsetting transfer was made to the
Contingency Reserve.
#256 $3,725 to History Department to provide for Graduate
Assistants needed as replacement for Dr. Wilbur
Shepperson on leave of absence. An offsetting
transfer was made to the Contingency Reserve.
#266 $810 to English Department, Professional Salaries, to
provide funds for letter of appointment.
#283 $2,072.50 to English Department, Professional Sala-
ries, to provide funds for supplemental summary salary
for Acting Department Chairman. An offsetting trans-
fer was made to the Contingency Reserve.
#294 $8,025 to Agriculture Education-Farm Mechanics to pro-
vide funds for construction of additional space in
Agriculture-Industrial Mechanics facility. An off-
setting transfer was made to the Contingency Reserve.
#343 $5,050 to Dean's Office, College of Arts and Science,
to provide additional funds for Dean's salary. An
offsetting transfer was made to the Contingency
Reserve.
#344 $539 to Department of Physical Education to provide
for additional funds in the Classified Salary account.
#345 $300 to Elementary and Special Education to provide
for additional funds in the Professional and Classi-
fied Salary accounts.
#348 $3,520 to Athletic Department to provide additional
funds in the Professional Salary account. An offset-
ting transfer was made to the Contingency Reserve.
#354 $500 to Faculty Senate to provide funds for consulting
and duplication services for Senate Committees.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
23. Allocation of Matching Funds for Federal Loan Programs
President Miller stated that an additional $17,925.22 is
required to provide the institutional one-ninth matching
share for Federal student loan programs at UNR for the 1973
Spring semester. He requested these funds be made available
by transfer from the following UNR load funds:
David Russell Loan Fund $ 7,860.82
Goodfellow Loan Fund 5,334.82
Garvey Rhodes Loan Fund 4,729.58
$17,925.22
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
24. Part-Time Salary Schedule, CCD
President Donnelly recommended approval of the following
salary schedule for part-time faculty, effective Spring
semester beginning January 29, 1973:
Rank I Rank II Rank III
Step 1 $ 75 $150 $200 per semester
Step 2 90 160 210 credit
Step 3 105 170 225
Step 4 120 180 240
Step 5 135 190 250
Placement in rank and step will be determined by qualifica-
tions of the Instructor. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
25. Student Association Fees, CCD
President Donnelly noted at the present time Student Associ-
ation Fees for the Community College Division are $10 per
semester for students taking 6 or more credits and $.50 per
credit for those taking 5 or less credits. He reported
these fees are satisfactory on the main Campuses but work
a hardship both for students and Administration in the
various centers served by the College. The amount of money
received is not sufficient to fund a Student Activities
Program. It is also customary, he said, for most Community
Colleges not to charge a Student Association Fee for Com-
munity Service courses.
For the above reasons, Dr. Donnelly recommended that the
Student Association Fee not be assessed students enrolled in
the various centers served by the Colleges and for Community
Service courses wherever they are held. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
26. Retention of Leased Facilities, CCCC
President Donnelly recalled that in October he was requested
to review the space requirements for CCCC and to make a
recommendation concerning the future use of the presently
leased facilities at 737 North Main Street, Las Vegas. He
referred to a Space and Enrollment Study for CCCC for 1972-
76 (identified as Ref. 25 and filed with permanent minutes)
which had been prepared as a result of this request and
which indicated a continuing need for the space for at least
four years.
President Donnelly recommended, and Chancellor Humphrey
concurred, that, subject to budgetary considerations, CCD
plans to continue to lease these facilities for the next
four years.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
27. Proposal for Acquisition of Property, WNCC
President Donnelly reported that the Holy Cross school in
Sparks, owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, is for
sale and requested authorization to obtain an appraisal on
the property and enter into negotiations with the Bishop of
Reno for the purchase of the property for the use of Western
Nevada Community College (a description of the property is
contained in Ref. 26, filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that a second appraisal of
property be secured (the Bishop of Reno has one appraisal
available) and the Administration be authorized to proceed
with negotiations. If these negotiations are fruitful, a
proposal will be made to the Board for the purchase of an
option and a proposal presented to the Legislature for
purchase of the property using funds from that portion
requested for Phase II, WNCC, which is a capital improve-
ment project approved by the Board and by the State Plan-
ning Board for funding by the 1973 Legislature.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
28. Signature Authority, Bank Accounts, WNCC
President Donnelly requested that Patricia Miltenberger,
Assistant Dean of Students, Western Nevada Community Col-
lege, be added as an authorized signature on the $1000
Petty Cash account at First National Bank, Carson City.
The other authorized signature on this account is Dr. J.
Clark Davis. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
29. Report of the National Advisory Board, DRI
President Ward and Chancellor Humphrey recommended accept-
ance of the report of the National Advisory Board submitted
following its annual review of the Institute in October,
1972 (report identified as Ref. 28, filed with permanent
minutes).
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
30. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
President Ward requested approval of the following transfers
from the Contingency Reserve:
#2 $16,562 to the following accounts in the Laboratory of
Atmospheric Physics to provide salary funding for posi-
tions shifting from grants and contracts to institu-
tional funding:
Graduate Fellow Salaries $3,000
Technical Salaries 9,909
Classified Salaries 3,653
#3 $16,810 to the Controller's Office to provide salary
funding for the technical positions shifting from grants
and contracts to institutional funding.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
31. Supplement to Moving Expense Account
President Ward requested that an additional $1,500 be made
available to the DRI Moving Expense account by transfer from
the DRI Interview and Recruiting Expense account which will
have a surplus of that amount for the 1972-73 fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
32. Establishment of New Departments, UNLV
President Zorn recalled that in November the Board gave
tentative approval, by consensus, to the division of the
Department of Anthropology-Sociology. Final approval was
requested for this division.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
33. Increase in Board and Room Charges, UNLV
President Zorn recommended that the room and board charges
be increased effective June 1, 1973 as follows:
$ %
Curr New Incr Incr
Academic Year Room &
Board $1100 $1150 $50 4.5
Health Fee (required of
all dorm residents 0 no change - -
Summer Session (per
session, room only) 100 110 10 10.0
Private Room Supplement
(academic year) 200 220 20 10.0
Private Room Supplement
(per Summer session) 25 30 5 20.0
Week (double occupancy
room only) 25 no change - -
Week (single occupancy
room only) 30 no change - -
Day (room only) 5 no change - -
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective June 1,
1973.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
34. Revision of Refund Policy, UNLV
President Zorn recommended that the refund policy for room
and board charges be adjusted to coincide with the tuition
and registration fee refund schedule and that students with-
drawing from the residence hall after the 8th week of the
semester be allowed no refund except in the event of comp-
lete withdrawal from the University. Recommended policy is
as follows:
1st - 2nd week of 75% of room payment.
semester 80% of unused board payment
figured at actual cost per
day*.
3rd - 6th week of 50% of room payment.
semester 80% if unused board payment
figured at actual cost per
day*.
7th - 8th week of 25% of room payment.
semester 80% of unused board payment
figured at actual cost per
day*.
9th week - end of 0% of room payment.
semester (students with- 80% of unused board payment
drawing from the University) figured at actual cost per
day*.
9th week - end of semester No refund.
(students withdrawing from
residence Hall only)
Damage deposit Refundable only if student
fulfills housing contract or
withdraws from University.
Health fee Not refundable.
*Varies according to head
count and contract.
Chancellor Humphrey commended approval, effective July 1,
1973.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
35. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Zorn requested approval of the following transfers
from the Contingency Reserve:
#73-29 $1,500 to Department of Foreign Languages to provide
for a one semester letter of appointment for a
graduate assistant for the Spring semester.
#73-30 $6,000 to Physical Plant to provide funding for the
work necessary to correct a water problem on the
ground floor of the Humanities building and other
unexpected maintenance problems.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
36. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
A. Bids were opened November 20, 1972 for furnishing of
supplies and equipment for a raft trip down the Colorado
River. Bids were as follows:
Cross Tours, Orem, Utah $7,200.00
White Water River Expedition, Turlock, Calif. 8,035.20
Colorado River & Trail Expedition, Salt Lake 8,100.00
Hatch River Expeditions, Vernal, Utah 9,405.00
Harris Boat Trips, Centerville, Utah 10,800.00
The bid of Cross Tours does not meet specifications in
that they proposed the use of only two rafts, whereas
the bid called for three.
President Zorn recommended that the bid be awarded to
White Water River Expedition for $8,035.20. Costs of
the trip will be paid from student fees. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
B. Bids were opened December 7, 1972 for furnishing of
supplies and equipment for a raft trip on the Middle
Fork of the Salmon River. Bids were as follows:
White Water River Expedition, Turlock, Calif. $5,250.00
American River Touring Assn., Oakland, Calif. 6,625.00
Hatch River Expeditions, Vernal, Utah 7,375.00
President Zorn recommended that the bid be awarded to
White Water River Expedition for $5,250. Costs of the
trip will be paid from student fees. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
C. Bids were opened December 26, 1972 for typesetting and
printing of the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
Bids were as follows:
Peninsula Litho, Menlo Park, Calif. $16,014.00
Messenger Graphics, Las Vegas 18,474.00
Taylor Publishing, Dallas, Texas 22,872.00
Creel Printing, Las Vegas 24,730.00
Paragon Press, Salt Lake City 37,535.00
President Zorn recommended award to Peninsula Litho in
the amount of $16,014. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
37. Change Concerning Ernest Becker Gift
President Zorn reported that last year the Board had accept-
ed a gift of land from Ernest Becker which was sold to
benefit the athletic grant-in-aid program at UNLV. He re-
quested the balance of approximately $40,000 be transferred
to the Football Operating account, noting Mr. Becker had
been consulted concerning this and had indicated concur-
rence. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
38. Addition to Agenda of Supplemental Items
Upon motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Miss Thompson,
five additional items were admitted to the agenda.
39. Renewal of Saga Food Service Contract, UNLV
President Zorn requested renewal of the Saga Food Service
contract for 1973-74 with the following changes:
(1) Increase the rate per boarding day by $.13 or 5.6%.
Boarding Students 1972-73 1973-74
250 and above $2.28 $2.41
225 - 249 2.30 2.43
200 - 224 2.32 2.45
199 and below 2.355 2.485
(2) Increase number of boarding days from 222 to 234.
(3) Change the charges for pre-season meals for the foot-
ball team from $5.00 per player per day to a "price
mutually agreed upon by Saga and the University."
(4) Delete that portion of the contract relating to vending
machines.
(5) Change reference to alcoholic beverages to conform to
current University policy.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
40. Institutional Matching Monies, Student Loan Programs
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in November it was report-
ed that UNLV needed $7,855 additional for the 1/9 institu-
tional matching for Federal Student Loan programs and the
Board authorized these funds be provided by transfer of
$6,949.38 from the David Russell Loan Fund and $905.62 from
the Goodfellow Loan Fund.
Following the meeting it was discovered that both these loan
funds are dedicated to UNR students and, therefore, the
transfer would be inappropriate. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended that the $7,855 be made available to UNLV by transfer
from the Alice Dimmitt Endowment Income account, which is an
unrestricted endowment fund subject to allocation by the
Board of Regents.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
41. Request for New Depository Account, CCD
President Donnelly requested authority to open a depository
account at Nevada National Bank, Reno Branch, for deposit of
Bankamericard charges accepted at the Community Colleges in
payment of registration fees. Transfer to regular depos-
itory accounts would be made on a regular basis under the
signature authority of Charles R. Donnelly and Business
Manager David C. Wilkins. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
42. Proposed Gift of Property to CCD
President Donnelly reported that Mr. and Mrs. Herman M.
Greenspun have offered a gift of property located in
Henderson for use by Clark County Community College. There
are no other restrictions placed on the property by the
donors and it was reported that the property could be sold
as long as the proceeds benefited the Community College.
The property is described as: That portion of the south-
half (S-1/2) of Section 8, Township 22 South, Range 62 East,
MDB & M, zoned for "College" and delineated on plat of Green
Valley Master Plan; said parcel also includes that portion
described in green as "OS" (open space) on said plat; ex-
cepting therefrom any portion thereof lying in the South
Half (S-1/2) of the South Half (S-1/2) of said Section 8;
further excepting therefrom any portion thereof lying with
Union Pacific Railroad (200 feet wide) as shown on Clark
County Assessor's tax maps.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
acceptance of the property for the purpose specified.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
43. Suggested Legislation
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board seek amend-
ment to NRS 396.430 which presently reads as follows:
1. The Board of Regents shall have the power to sell or
lease any property granted, donated, devised or be-
queathed to the University, except property granted to
it by the United States of America; provided:
(a) The sale or lease of such property is not prohib-
ited by the grant, gift, devise or bequest
thereof; and
(b) Any such sale or lease shall be approved by the
Governor.
2. The proceeds and rents from such sale or lease shall be
held, managed, invested, used, bestowed and applied by
the Board of Regents for the purposes, provisions and
conditions prescribed by the original grant, gift,
devise or bequest of the property so sold or leased.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended legislation be requested
which will delete the phrase "except property granted to
it by the Uniited States of America" from subsection 1 of
369.430.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
44. New Business
A. Dr. Anderson recalled that on December 13, 1972, members
of the UNR student body arranged a program to demon-
strate some of the difficulties faced by phsyically
handicapped students and other individuals attempting
to get from place to place on Campus, particularly from
one building to another. He suggested the students be
commended for their concern and their desire to help.
He also suggested that the Board of Regents and the
Administration respond with positive action by referring
the problem of access to the Administrators of all Divi-
sions of the University for development of solutions to
the existing problems and recommendations designed to
avoid future ones.
Dr. Anderson moved that this matter be referred to the
Administration for consideration by all Divisions of the
University and a report be brought back to the Board at
the May meeting. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
B. Dr. Anderson submitted a statement concerning an area
which he believed needed review by the Administration
suggesting the Regents, Administration, Faculty and
students make a study of the feasibility of students
being allowed to repeat courses in which they receive a
relatively low grade or a failure, have the previous
credits and grade eliminated from their records and the
new credits and new grades placed in their records.
Dr. Anderson moved that this matter be referred to the
Administration for consideration by the three instruc-
tional Divisions and that reports be brought back to the
Board at the May meeting with either tentative or final
recommendations.
C. In response to a request from Mr. Steninger, Presidents
Miller and Donnelly reported concerning the activity of
each of their Divisions during the interim semesters.
President Zorn reported that although the 4-4-1 calendar
had been discussed at UNLV it had not been instituted
and the plan had been dropped.
45. Information Agenda
All business on the regular agenda was concluded and the
information agenda was considered. The information agenda
included the following and is on file in the Chancellor's
Office:
(01) Report concerning Nevada Department of Highways vs
Board of Regents (Valley Road Farm)
(02) Foreign Travel Report
(03) Report of Budget Transfers
(04) Report on Recruitment of Minority Faculty Members
(05) Affirmative Action Programs for UNR and DRI
(06) Scholarship Reports for 1971-72 from CCD and UNR
(07) Enrollment Reports from CCD
(08) Report Concerning CCD Accreditation
(09) Membership of CCD Curriculum Advisory Committees
(10) Progress of University Projects, UNR
(11) Report of Violations, Rules and Disciplinary
Procedures
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
01-12-1973