January 12-13, 1996
1-12-1996
Pages 139-161
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
January 12, 1996
The Board of Regents met on January 12, 1996 in the Conference
Room, Southern Nevada Science Center, Desert Research Institute,
Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Madison Graves, II, Chairman
Mr. Mark Alden
Ms. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. David L. Phillips
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Others present: Chancellor Richard Jarvis
General Counsel Donald Klasic
Vice Chancellor John Richardson
Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Carol Harter, UNLV
President Richard Moore, CCSN
President James Randolph, WNCC
President Ronald Remington, GBC
President James Taranik, DRI
President Kenneth Wright, TMCC
Secretary Mary Lou Moser
Chairman Graves called the meeting to order at 10.45 A.M. with
all Regents present except Mr. Klaich and Mr. Phillips.
1. Chairman's Report
Chairman Graves thanked Ms. Berkley for representing the
Board at the opening of the building on the West Charleston
Campus, CCSN, on January 9, 1996. He expressed his ap-
preciation and thanks to the Regents, the Chancellor and
staff and the President and Campus Administrators for their
effort in accomplishing the major shift in Board activities
in the committee structure. He stated he felt this new
structure is working well.
Mr. Graves reminded the Board of its policy on out-of-state
travel for Board members: attendance at one national and
one regional meeting annually. He announced two upcoming
meetings: ACCT Legislative Session in Washington, D. C.,
in February and the AGB Conference in Chicago in March,
both national meetings.
2. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Jarvis announced the resignation of Mr. Tom
Radko, Director of the University of Nevada Press, who has
been named to a similar position in Los Angeles. Mr. Radko
became Director in 1989. At that time the Press was pub-
lishing an average of 10 books per year with sales of
$250,000. In 1995 the Press published 35 books and had
$650,000 in sales. Chancellor Jarvis related that Mr.
Radko has been an outstanding Director and a delight to
work with. A recognition event will take place late this
month.
A recent edition of "The Nevada Lawyer" featured an article
by the Chancellor and Chairman Graves on a public Law School
in Nevada. Chancellor Jarvis expressed his thanks to Ms.
Connie Howard, UCCSN Public Information Officer, for an out-
standing job in assisting with the article.
The latest issue of "Community College Times" had a cover
story on the projected enrollment booms at the Community
Colleges.
President reports:
President Crowley, UNR, reported that UNR's 5-year Capital
Campaign ended December 31, 1995, going over the top of the
$105 million goal. On January 20, 1996 the Foundation and
Alumni will sponsor a dinner to announce the amount reached
($124.5 million). Several other functions have been plan-
ned to highlight this endeavor. On February 8, 1996 two of
the oldest dormitories on the Campus, Manzanita Hall and
Lincoln Hall, will celebrate their 100th anniversary. Both
were completed in 1896. Manzanita Hall was designed as a
women's dorm and has remained so to the present time. Lin-
coln Hall was, and continues to be, a men's dorm. Lincoln
Hall also houses the UNR Honors Program.
President Harter announced that Dean Dale Anderson has been
chosen President of the American Association of Colleges of
Teacher Education. Fund raising efforts at UNLV have raised
$7 million in private funds from 100 donors in the first 6
months of the fiscal year. Mr. Fred Albrecht, Executive
Director of Alumni and Community Relations, has been awarded
the Tribute Award from CASE for his many years of service
to that organization. It is anticipated that UNLV will be
soliciting bids for the 3rd time for the Architecture build-
ing on March 1, 1996. The State Public Works Board and the
architects, Tom Schuman and Bill Snyder, have been revising
the plans for the building. The building is a key issue for
accreditation for the School of Architecture. The UNLV
Sierra Wind Quintet has been honored by being asked to per-
form for the Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary Event on
February 28. They will also perform at Ohio State Univer-
sity.
President Jim Randolph, WNCC, announced that they will soon
be presenting College Bylaws for consideration by the Re-
gents. The revision of the Bylaws has been an all-College
effort. Planning is underway for a new 105,000 sq. ft.
building (Phase V) for the Carson Campus. The student gov-
ernment has been spending many hours and much effort to
present the first ever rock concert in Carson City.
President Ken Wright, TMCC, related that negotiations are
underway for a new Technology building. The appointment of
two new Vice Presidents will change the institution in that
they will be back to an executive team once again. Dr.
Wright again complimented Vice President Rita Gubanich for
her efforts while assuming the Interim President position.
President Richard Moore, CCSN, announced the opening of the
new building on the West Charleston Campus, with its center-
piece of a well-developed computer lab that is open to the
general public, as well as being available for students.
Prior to the opening, 80 students were enrolled on that
Campus for computer education. This Spring semester there
are over 2000 students enrolled. Overall Spring enrollment
is expected to increase by 3000-5000 more students.
President Jim Taranik, DRI, announced that the Institute is
now one of 9 National Environmental Research Laboratories
in the country. He distributed a brochure explaining the
efforts of the laboratories: "Exploring, examining and ex-
plaining the basic components and forces of our world and
how they interact is the very business of the Environmental
Research Laboratories (ERL), composed of 12 Federal Labora-
tories and 9 Joint Institutes, their University partners.
This cooperative research effort, part of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), attracts
world-class scientists who investigate the atmosphere, the
oceans and large lakes, and the space environment."
President Remington, GBC, related that in response to great-
er Campus access, GBC is offering 20% more courses this
Spring, including 5 intensive weekend programs. Through the
funding provided by SB204, GBC will have an interactive work
hookup between Elko and Ely, which will provide more in-
struction for Ely. GBC is partnering with the Elko Police
Department, Elko County Sheriff's Office and the Elko School
District planning efforts for their area.
3. Regents' Workshop: Intercollegiate Athletics
President Crowley, UNR, and Carol Harter, UNLV, presented a
workshop on Intercollegiate Athletics. They had just re-
turned from the 1996 NCAA Convention where a number of re-
forms were enacted in initial eligibility, continuing eli-
gibility, transfer eligibility, practice and competition
limits and graduation rate reporting, all of which becomes
effective in August, 1996. (Handouts from UNR and UNLV are
on file in the Regents Office.) President Crowley reviewed
the national picture outlining the academic reforms, cer-
tification and the President's role.
During the presentation on "Governance and Commitment to
Rules Compliance", Dr. Crowley reviewed the operating
principles which included Institutional Mission, Institu-
tional Control, Presidential Authority, Governing Board,
Shared Responsibilities, Assignment of Rules-Compliance
Responsibilities, and Rules-Compliance Accountability.
Mrs. Price questioned the role of the Board of Regents.
President Crowley explained that its role was one of
oversight, they receive periodic reports on athletics,
provide broad policies for Intercollegiate Athletics. Mrs.
Price continued that Nevada was unique in that there is
sports betting in the State and she questioned what dis-
cussion had taken place between NCAA and Congress regarding
this issue. President Crowley replied that when that oc-
curred there was very little mention of Nevada and the feel-
ing had been there was no useful purpose to try to remove
gambling, because it was legal here. There was just no
concern about Nevada. NCAA did have an unwritten policy
to avoid holding meetings in Nevada; however, during his
time on the NCAA Board, Dr. Crowley has been able to change
some of this and a number of committee meetings have been
held in the State. President Crowley stated that he did
not see this as a problem in Nevada and feels that Nevada
is protected because of the extensive regulation of gam-
bling. Mrs. Price questioned whether the Board would have
any input on discussion at a national level on gambling
and sportsbook. Dr. Crowley replied that he did not know.
There has been no problem with events in Nevada to date.
Mrs. Price questioned whether UNLV had an organization like
UNR's Wolf Club with their reporting structure. President
Crowley replied that almost all Universities have something
similar. The Wolf Club's reporting structure is similar to
that of an alumni organization. There are external audits
of these types of organizations. Mrs. Price then asked
whether UNR would be bringing a Men's Track Program back in
the future. President Crowley stated there was no consider-
ation for adding sports until the goals of gender equity are
met. Dropping or adding sports is reviewed through the Ath-
letics Advisory Board.
Mrs. Berkley left the meeting. Mr. Phillips entered the meeting.
President Crowley reported that gender equity covers all 13
programs in recruiting, supplies, salaries, etc. and will
cost $1.5-$2 million for UNR to reach those goals. UNR and
UNLV will be presenting for Board consideration a tuition
waiver policy which will assist in meeting some of these
goals, particularly with respect to women's programs.
Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting. Ms. Berkley entered the meet-
ing.
In answer to a question from Mr. Foley, President Crowley
stated that there have been NCAA reforms concerning due
process. Concerning open hearings, it is felt that viola-
tions would not be reported if the nature of the offense
was made public. NCAA is very sensitive to due process.
They have provided procedures for institutions to report
violations. An extensive report is made public following
the hearings, and the institutions have the right of appeal.
Concerning finances, Dr. Crowley, in answer to a question
from Mrs. Price, related that at UNR, $2 of the Student
Activity Fee goes to athletics. With regard to advertising,
President Crowley related that spaces on the scoreboards and
stadiums are purchased on an annual basis and that advertis-
ing requested by gaming is considered the same as any other
request.
Mr. Alden asked whether student athlete eligibility was
determined on an average of the semesters, or each semester.
Both President Crowley and President Harter replied it is
determined each semester. Mr. Alden questioned whether
there was compliance on the Campus. President Crowley re-
plied that compliance is required by NCAA, and UNR's Com-
pliance Coordinator reports directly to the President, not
the Athletic Director. In answer to Mr. Alden's question
concerning mission statement, Dr. Crowley related that is
handled at the Department level. Dr. Harter stated UNLV is
in the process of writing their mission statements and it
will be handled at the University level. Dr. Crowley stated
that the mission is a product of the institution, and that
the President must approve Department mission statements.
Mr. Alden questioned fund raising by Booster organizations,
and both Presidents stated that any organization affiliated
with the institution is governed by that institution. Mr.
Alden stated he understood that in 1992 and 1993 there were
tuition waivers for athletes. Dr. Crowley stated that there
had not been tuition waivers for athletes since 1979, and
that the cost would be prohibitive; however, if the State
would pay for those waivers, it certainly would be accept-
able to the institutions.
President Harter stated that Joe Crowley is the leading
authority on Intercollegiate Athletics in the country, and
represents Nevada extremely well at the NCAA.
Dr. Harter presented a handout (filed in the Regents Office)
on Intercollegiate Athletics at UNLV. Projected revenue
from joining the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) this year
will be much higher than it has been in the past. UNLV has
pledged to use every allowable scholarship this next year
and is emphasizing increasing its student athlete gradua-
tion rate.
Mrs. Gallagher returned to the meeting.
President Harter related that UNLV has the same athletic
committees as UNR. They seek opinions from the Student
Athletic Advisory Board on each issue. NCAA has instituted
a certification process which UNLV will undergo in 1998.
UNR was among the first 60 institutions nationwide to be
involved in the process and was given certification. Pres-
ident Harter stated that for UNLV to secure gender equity,
the cost would be $2-$3 million.
Mr. Graves stated that Nevada is very fortunate to have
such successful and knowledgeable Presidents in athletics.
Dr. Derby commended both Presidents, stating that with this
report she is very reassured the programs will be well
managed.
President Harter introduced Dr. Myrlene La Mancusa, who has
been a faculty representative on Athletics Boards at UNLV
for a number of years. Dr. La Mancusa stated she reviews
every athlete's file every semester for compliance and
eligibility. Student athletes are required to make prog-
ress toward a degree.
Chairman Graves introduced Mrs. Lillian Hickey, Chairman of the
State Board of Education.
4. Approved Provost Appointment, UNLV
Approved the appointment of Dr. Douglas Ferraro as Provost,
UNLV, effective March 1, 1996, with tenure as a full profes-
sor in the Department of Psychology. In accordance with
policy, Chancellor Jarvis had approved the annual salary of
$125,000.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Douglas
Ferraro as Provost at UNLV, effective March 1, 1996, with
tenure as a full professor in the Department of Psychology.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
5. Approved Vice Presidential Appointments, TMCC
Approved the following Vice Presidential appointments at
TMCC:
A. Dr. Shanon Christiansen, Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs at TMCC, effective January 15, 1996.
In accordance with policy, Chancellor Jarvis had ap-
proved a salary of $82,000.
B. Mr. Davis J. Keebler as Vice President for Resource
Management at TMCC, effective January 15, 1996. In
accordance with policy, Chancellor Jarvis had approved
a salary of $82,000.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the appointments of Dr. Shanon
Christiansen as Vice President for Academic and Student
Affairs and Mr. David J. Keebler as Vice President for Re-
source Management at TMCC, appointments effective January
15, 1996. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
6. Closed Session
Upon motion by Dr. Eardley, seconded by Dr. Derby, and in
compliance with NRS 241.030, the Board moved to a closed
session for purposes of discussion of the character, alleged
misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental
health of persons who are employees of the UCCSN.
The Board recessed for the Closed Session at 12:05 P.M. and re-
convened at 1:25 P.M. with all Regents present except Mr. Klaich,
Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Gallagher.
7. Academic, Research and Student Affairs Commitee Report and
Recommendations
Chairman Shelley Berkley reported that at the meeting held
December 14, 1995, a quorum of the Committee was not present
and the report on Prison Education was postponed and will be
heard at a future meeting.
7.1 Approved UCCSN Organizational Units - Approved 3 exist-
ing organizational units which had been in operation
for several years:
Biomechanics Research Laboratory, UNLV, Ref. D
Muscle Metabolism Laboratory, UNLV, Ref. E
University Center for Economic Development, UNR,
Ref. F
(Reference material filed in Regents Office.)
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the Biomechanics Re-
search Laboratory and Muscle Metabolism Laboratory,
UNLV, and the University Center for Economic Develop-
ment at UNR. Mr. Alden seconded. Motion carried.
7.2 Approved Waivers of Out-of-State Tuition for Graduate
Fellowships - Approved waivers of out-of-state tuition
for graduate fellowships. Recently policy was changed
in order for graduate students enrolled in UCCSN, liv-
ing in Nevada and employed in support of instructional
research programs, to be eligible for out-of-state
waivers. Graduate fellowships should have been includ-
ed in that change, but were inadvertently overlooked.
This request would correct that oversight.
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the Handbook change,
Title 4, Chapter 15, Section 4, to include out-of-state
tuition waivers for graduate fellowships. Mr. Alden
seconded. Motion carried.
Ms. Berkley left the meeting.
8. Audit Committee Report and Recommendations
Chairman Alden reported there were no information items on
the agenda for the December 12, 1995 meeting of the Audit
Committee.
8.1 Approved the UCCSN Consolidated and Campus FY 95
Financial Statements and Constructive Management
Letters - Mrs. Sandi Cardinal, Director of Internal
Audit, reported that each of the opinions issued for
the UCCSN Consolidated and Campus FY 95 Financial
Statements were clean. The Fund balances increased
to $54 million in FY 95. Cash bank reconciliations
at CCSN and UNLV are being addressed by the 2 Campus-
es. Until these reconciliations are cleared up, the
Committee will receive update reports. Mr. Alden
commended Mrs. Cardinal for her efforts.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the UCCSN Consolidated and
Campus FY 95 Financial Statements and Constructive
Management Letters. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
8.2 Approved the Report on Institution Cash Counts, UCCSN -
Mrs. Cardinal reported that Internal Audit had held
surprise cash counts on the Campuses. At UNLV the
embezzlement of approximately $2500 was found and is
currently under litigation. A report will be made to
the Audit Committee at the conclusion of the litiga-
tion. Each Campus has responded to recommendations
made on procedures for handling cash.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the report on Institution
Cash Counts as provided by Internal Audit. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
9. Campus Environment Committee Report and Recommendations
Approved the report of the Campus Environment Committee
presented by Chairman Jill Derby. The Committee met on
December 14, 1995. A quorum was not present; however, the
Campuses provided reports that addressed 1) the organiza-
tional structure responsible for providing Campus safety
and security, and, 2) issues and concerns on each Campus
in regard to safety and security. (Outlines of the organ-
izational structures for safety are on file in the Regents
Office.)
All Campuses expressed concern about the growing demand of
environmental health and safety issues and their limited
abilities to meet mandated levels of health and safety.
DRI faces a particular challenge as they receive no state
funding for safety; all activities are funded from overhead
recovery.
The meeting provided an open forum for discussion of issues.
It was suggested that the Committee could take the lead in
raising the awareness of the Board, and others, to this
issue, and to understand the magnitude and expense, and the
Committee and the Board should also address how to set pri-
orities between this issue and others the UCCSN must face.
Dr. Derby moved to accept the report. Mr. Alden seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Graves stated safety on Campuses for students is a
major concern of the Board.
Mr. Foley left the meeting. Ms. Berkley returned to the meeting.
10. Finance and Planning Committee Report and Recommendations
Dr. Eardley, Acting Chairman, reported that the Finance and
Planning Committee met December 12, 1995. In discussion on
the development of the 1997-99 Biennial Budget request, it
was learned the Council of Presidents is addressing priority
needs to be brought to the Committee and the Board at future
meetings. The System has hired a consultant on enrollments,
with a report and recommendations to be made to the Chan-
cellor on possible changes for projected enrollments in the
future.
The Business Officers are reviewing the current formulas on
how they impact each institution and how these formulas
might be strengthened. Their report will be presented to
the Chancellor and Presidents to review. The need for a
formula study was discussed, which would include not only
System members, but others as well. It would be difficult
to complete a thorough study in time for inclusion in the
1997-99 requests.
A System committee is reviewing deferred maintenance proj-
ects. Preliminary requests, in priority order, will be
presented for consideration in March, with action to be
taken at the April meeting.
The Computer Planning and Policy Committee (CPPC) is re-
viewing computing for the System and whether computing
should be centralized or de-centralized. Campuses are
identifying services for which they will be responsible
and the Computing Services' role in such change. A time-
line will be established for each institution.
The Committee members agreed that the current structure of
holding meetings separate from the regular Board meetings
works well in that it provides time for in-depth discus-
sions, time which probably would not be available if the
meeting were held in conjunction with the regular Board
meeting.
Dr. Eardley moved approval for the report of the Finance
and Planning Committee. Mr. Alden seconded. Motion car-
ried.
Dr. Eardley left the meeting.
11. Investment Committee Report and Recommendations
Chairman Carolyn Sparks reported that at the Board's Decem-
ber meeting, the Committee had provided the Board with a
copy of Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies for
the Endowment Fund with action to be taken in January.
These procedures are found in the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
10, Section 3.4.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the Statement of Investment
Objectives and Policies for the Endowment Fund. Dr. Derby
seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda identified as Ref. J, as fol-
lows:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
December 1, 1995.
(2) Approved emeritus status to the following:
Dr. Paul E. Burns, Emeritus Professor of History,
effective December 31, 1995
(3) Approved Sabbatical Leaves, 1996-97
Nevada Revised Statutes and Board of Regents Policy
provide for the total number of sabbatical leaves
which may be awarded each year. Utilizing the cri-
teria followed in previous years, the Chancellor and
the Council of Presidents recommended the following:
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley
recommended the sabbatical leaves available to
UNR be awarded to the following:
Deborah Achtenberg, Philosophy, Academic Year
Joel Berger, Environmental and Resource Science,
Fall, 1996
Maria Boutte, Anthropology, Academic Year
Dhanesh Chandra, Metallurgical Engineering, Aca-
demic Year
Ron Dillehay, Psychology, Academic Year
John Frederick, Chemistry, Spring, 1997
Joanna Freuh, Art, Fall, 1996
Cheryll Glotfelt, English, Academic Year
Philip Goodman, Internal Medicine, Academic Year
Bruce Johnson, Electrical Engineering, Fall, 1996
Thomas Nickles, Philosophy, Academic Year
Stephen Tchudi, English, Spring, 1997
Frank Tobin, Foreign Languages & Literature,
Spring, 1997
Tom Wright, Managerial Sciences, Academic Year
Joseba Zulaika, Basque Studies, Academic Year
Alternate:
Rafik Beekun, Managerial Science, Academic Year
See Ref. C-3A, for summary of proposed projects.
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President
Harter recommended the sabbatical leaves avail-
able to UNLV be awarded to the following:
Virko Baley, Music, 1/2 Year
Dolores Brosnan, Public Administration, Full Year
Stephen Caplan, Music, 1/2 Year
Sue Fawn Chung, History, Full Year
Frank Dempster, Counseling & Educational
Psychology, Full Year
Derrick Du Bose, Mathematical Sciences, Spring,
1997
Boyd Earl, Chemistry, Full Year or Spring, 1997
Daniel T. Erwin, English, Full Year
Donald Hardigree, Finance, 1/2 Year
James Hazen, English, Full Year
David Kreamer, Geoscience, Full Year
Robert E. Parker, Sociology, Fall, 1996
Lorne Seidman, Finance, Spring, 1997
Larry Strate, Finance/Business Law, Spring, 1997
Jeffrey Waddoups, Economics, Full Year
Martha Young, Instruction & Curricular Studies,
Fall, 1996
Alternates:
C. S. Chan, Mathematical Sciences, Full Year
Paul Schollmeier, Philosophy, Full Year
See Ref. C-3B for summary of proposed projects.
C. Community College of Southern Nevada - President
Moore recommended the sabbatical leaves available
to CCSN be awarded to the following:
Thymios Carabas, English, Full Year
Robert Diaz, Architecture & Graphics, Fall, 1996
Ruth Dudley, English, Full Year
John Esperian, English, Fall, 1996
Sachie Karasawa, Foreign Language, Full Year
Stephen Liu, English, Fall, 1996
James Pomeroy, Architect & Graphics, Spring, 1977
Barbara Smigel, Science, Spring, 1997
See Ref. C-3C for summary of proposed projects.
D. Great Basin College - President Remington recom-
mended the sabbatical leaves available to GBC be
awarded to the following:
Marilee Harper-Harrison, Child Development, Aca-
demic Year
See Ref. C-3D for summary of proposed projects.
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President
Wright recommended the sabbatical leaves avail-
able to TMCC be awarded to the following:
John Cole, Counseling, 1996-67
Cynthia Davis, Arts & Science, 1996-97
Kelsie Harder, Public Services, 1996-97
Linda Saunders, Health Sciences, 1996-97
See Ref. C-3E for summary of proposed projects.
F. Western Nevada Community College - President
Randolph recommended the sabbatical leaves avail-
able to WNCC be awarded to the following:
Cheryl Pawluk, Arts & Science, Fall/Spring 1996-97
See Ref. C-3F for summary of proposed projects.
G. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik
recommended the sabbatical leaves available to
DRI be awarded to the following:
Dr. David Mitchell, Atmospheric Sciences Center,
July, 1996 - December, 1996
Dr. David Rhode, Quaternary Sciences Center,
October 1996 - September, 1997
See Ref. C-3G for summary of proposed projects.
(4) Approved Handbook Changes, Title 4, Chapter 1,
Sections 13 and 14. These changes will allow for
the Presidents' review of the Award Selection Com-
mittee's recommendations for the Nevada Regents
Award for Creative Activities and the Nevada Regents
Researcher Award. Ref. C-4 filed in the Regents
Office.
(5) Approved Handbook Changes, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 7, Deferred Payment Policy. Ref. C-5 filed
in the Regents Office.
(6) Approved Handbook Changes, Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 26, Summer Term Salary Schedules, UNR and
UNLV. Ref. C-6 filed in the Regents Office.
(7) President Harter informed the Board that the Depart-
ment of Educational Administration has voted to change
its name to the Department of Educational Leadership.
This change has the support of the Dean of the College
of Education and the Provost.
(8) Approved the President's request of the following
1996 Summer Session budgets:
A. UNLV 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 225,000 $ 322,129
Revenues 3,671,347 3,854,914
Total Source of Funds $3,896,347 $4,177,043
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $2,921,062 $3,104,342
Operating 80,484 84,548
Out-of-State 4,000 10,000
Total Expenditures $3,005,546 $3,198,890
Transfer Out 568,672 550,000
Ending Account Balance 322,129 428,153
Total Use of Funds $3,896,347 $4,177,043
B. UNR 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 281,365 $ 250,574
Revenues 1,320,418 1,426,051
Total Source of Funds $1,601,783 $1,676,625
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $ 959,641 $1,050,232
Operating 84,500 84,500
Out-of-State 5,906 6,000
Total Expenditures $1,050,047 $1,140,732
Transfer Out 301,162 283,955
Ending Account Balance 250,574 251,938
Total Use of Funds $1,601,783 $1,676,625
C. CCSN 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 278,980 $ 324,777
Revenues 798,389 997,986
Total Source of Funds $1,077,369 $1,322,763
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $ 737,611 $ 977,900
Operating 14,981 16,086
Out-of-State 0 4,000
Total Expenditures $ 752,592 $ 997,986
Transfer Out 0 0
Ending Account Balance 324,777 324,777
Total Use of Funds $1,077,369 $1,322,763
D. WNCC 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 78,003 $ 85,468
Revenues 85,767 98,632
Total Source of Funds $ 163,770 $ 184,100
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $ 68,809 $ 86,010
Total Expenditures $ 68,809 $ 86,010
Transfer Out 9,493 40,000
Ending Account Balance 85,468 58,090
Total Use of Funds $ 163,770 $ 184,100
E. TMCC 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 64,275 $ 70,823
Revenues 250,672 277,258
Total Source of Funds $ 314,947 $ 348,081
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $ 213,944 $ 271,098
Operating 20,871 23,471
Out-of-State 0 0
Total Expenditures $ 234,815 $ 294,569
Transfer Out 9,309 9,500
Ending Account Balance 70,823 44,012
Total Use of Funds $ 314,947 $ 348,081
F. GBC 1996 Summer Session Budget
FY 95 FY 96
Beginning Balance $ 2,350 $ 8,105
Revenues 53,200 55,000
Total Source of Funds $ 55,550 $ 63,105
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages $ 44,445 $ 49,194
Operating 3,000 5,000
Out-of-State 0 0
Total Expenditures $ 47,445 $ 54,194
Transfer Out 0 0
Ending Account Balance 8,105 8,911
Total Use of Funds $ 55,550 $ 63,105
(9) Approved the Fall 1995 enrollment report. Ref. C-9
filed in the Regents Office.
(10) Approved the following Interlocal Contracts:
A. Board of Regents/UNR and Washoe County (Lease)
Effective Date: Extension through December 31,
1997 (original termination date
December 31, 1995)
Amount : $38,940 original cost to UNR
Purpose : Extension of lease of 159.6 acre
feet per year to Washoe County -
Artificial Recharge Demonstration
Project in East Lemmon and Golden
Valleys originally approved by
the Board of Regents in September
1989 and approved by Governor
Miller in October 1989.
B. Board of Regents/UNR and Washoe County (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: January 1 through December 31,
1996
Amount : $1.15 per mile logged by each
school bus
Purpose : Lease of school buses to Washoe
County District.
C. Board of Regents/TMCC and the State Industrial
Insurance System (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: January 15 to February 28, 1996
Amount : $3200 to TMCC
Purpose : TMCC to teach computer training
courses.
D. Board of Regents/UNLV and the Clark County De-
partment of Family and Youth Services and the
Clark County Department of Social Services (In-
terlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board through
June 30, 1996
Amount : $15,000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to develop core curriculum
to enhance public child welfare
training for case workers.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the Consent Agenda and to change
the order of items as necessary throughout the meeting. Mr.
Alden seconded. Motion carried.
13. Accepted Report of Facilities in Las Vegas, School of
Medicine
Accepted the Report of Facilities in Las Vegas for the Medi-
cal School. Dean Robert Daugherty, School of Medicine,
stated that in August, 1994, the Board had approved the
acceptance of a gift of land from the City of Las Vegas on
which facilities for the Medical School would be built. In
October, 1994 the City of Las Vegas transferred title to the
land, with the stipulation that ground must be broken by
December, 1996. Escrow closed in December, 1994. The 10
acre site is located in the City's Technology Center at
Cheyenne and Interstate 95. Mountain View Hospital and
the headquarters of Sierra Health Service have facilities
on either side of the site.
A recent accreditation visit to the School, which resulted
in a 7-year accreditation, commended the faculty and cited
as strengths the School's general education initiative, the
AHEC program, the open, insightful self-study, and having
addressed the problems from the last report. Weaknesses
reported were space, staff and services of the Library. In
Fall, 1997 there will be an accreditation visit to see if
progress has been made in addressing these concerns.
Dean Daugherty provided a site map and preliminary archi-
tectural drawing of the facilities which will house clinics,
offices and laboratories in an 80,000 sq. ft. building to
be built with private funds at an approximate cost of $14
million.
Mr. Alden moved to accept the report and that the School of
Medicine should proceed with planning. Mrs. Sparks second-
ed.
Dean Daugherty stated that once plans have been finalized,
whether in accepting the land, the program was approved at
the same time. The Dean reported that initial costs of
construction will be met with private funds. Operation
and maintenance of space for offices will be funded through
the budget process as are all other UCCSN facilities. Some
revenue will be produced through the Clinic for the upkeep.
Ms. Berkley stated that the community has long wanted to
interact more with the Medical School and this facility
will provide that opportunity. Dr. Derby questioned whether
this was a part of the UNR and School of Medicine plans.
Dean Daugherty replied that this project had been presented
to the Board about 5 years ago and that in 1993 it was ap-
proved for funding; however, funding was not forthcoming.
In 1995 the facility was not on the Board of Regents ap-
proved list, but since approval had been given earlier, it
was assumed planning should continue. It is included in
the School's master plan. In answer to a question from Mr.
Phillips concerning maintenance and operating funds, Presi-
dent Crowley stated that new buildings are an "add-on" for
State funding, that the System has a formula for including
new buildings in its budget requests.
Motion carried.
14. Accepted Report on Library Facilities, Reno, Medical School
Dean Daugherty stated plans are underway for additional
Library needs at Reno, which will address the accreditation
program concerns. This facility was included in the 1989
master plan for UNR. Private funds will be used for the
$7-$9 million project which will house a Library Education
Center and a Women's Health Clinic. The School has received
a $10 million grant from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
for a 10-year study of women's health issues.
Mr. Alder moved to accept the report. Dr. Derby seconded.
With regard to the grant from WHI, Dean Daugherty stated
the $10 million grant will cover most of the costs and
activities for the new building for the 10-year period.
It is felt the program will continue growing, and that
many other intervention studies will result.
Motion carried.
15. Report on UCCSN/Czech Republic Program
Dean Daugherty introduced Dr. Mary Patterson, UNLV, who re-
ported on a joint program involving UNR and UNLV's Health
Science Programs, the School of Medicine and the Schools of
Business at both UNR and UNLV, and 3 Universities in the
Czech Republic. The program is to improve health education
for faculty and students. Dr. Patterson is the coordinator
for the program, which will introduce students to world
health care. Dr. Patterson introduced Dr. Sona Stranova,
the Program Coordinator from the Czech Republic, representa-
tive from Charles University in Prague. She also introduced
Dr. Pavel Dvorak, Dr. Ivan Maly and Dr. Jane Semberova,
representatives from the University of South Bohemia School
of Medicine, Dr. Ing Jiri Pavlicek, Dr. Roman Prymula and
Dr. Jaroslava Mikulecka, representatives of East Bohemia
University.
This program will be an 18-month working relationship to
familiarize Czechoslovakians with Nevada care. Curricula
and designing systems will be included in the second phase
of the program. The third phase includes sharing of prac-
titioners, and the fourth phase will be an exchange of
students and administrators.
27 Universities presented proposals for this international
program to the American International Health Alliance.
Nevada's proposal was accepted.
16. Approved Gift of Land, UNR
Approved gifting land to the City of North Las Vegas. In
1983 Claude Howard donated to the School of Medicine a 1.4
acre parcel of land on Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas
upon which the Belmont Square Shopping Center stands. The
School of Medicine received a monthly rental income from
the property on a long-term land lease.
The City of North Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Re-
gional Transportation Commission and Nevada Department of
Transportation, is planning to widen and reconstruct Lake
Mead Blvd. beginning in March 1996. The small strip of
land the City wishes to acquire lies underneath the exist-
ing sidewalk in front of the Shopping Center and contains
an area of 997 sq. ft. The parcel has been appraised at
$5450.
Since the area being affected is under existing public im-
provements, which the City plans to remove and replace, the
City of North Las Vegas has asked the UCCSN to consider
donating the property. The School of Medicine believes the
planned improvement would be of significant value to both
the Shopping Center and the City and feels a gift of the
small strip of land would benefit all concerned.
Ms. Berkley moved to approve gifting the 1.4 acre parcel
of land on Lake Mead Blvd. to the City of North Las Vegas.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
17. Approved Resolution, WNCC
Approved a resolution for WNCC in support of the proposal
by the WNCC Foundation to the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
in the amount of $2,100,000 for the construction of the
buildings in the College's Trade and Industrial Complex.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-1
The Board of Regents of the University and Community
College System of Nevada do hereby resolve that the
Trade and Industrial Center proposed by Western Nevada
Community College conforms to the College's strategic
plan and facilities master plan. BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Governing Board does approve the submission of the
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Summary Proposal as pre-
pared by the Western Nevada Community College Founda-
tion.
President Randolph stated these 3 buildings in the Trade
and Industrial Complex have been a part of WNCC's master
plans since 1971.
Mr. Alden moved approval of Resolution No. 96-1. Dr. Derby
seconded.
President Randolph stated that Phase V for the Carson City
Campus, $14.5 million, will include a 70,000 sq. ft. build-
ing, a new parking lot and entrance for the College and
remodeling of existing buildings. The proposal to Donald W.
Reynolds Foundation is for 3 buildings for the Complex to
house a 3,000 sq. ft. Technology building, 5,000 sq. ft.
Welding building and a 20,000 sq. ft. Automotive building.
Motion carried.
18. Approved Change for Meeting Date
Approved a change for a Board of Regents meeting from June
26-27, 1997 to June 19-20, 1997 because of a conflict with
a national meeting.
Dr. Derby moved approval to change the June 1997 meeting
date to June 19-20, 1997. Ms. Berkley seconded. Motion
carried.
19. Public Comments
None
The meeting adjourned at 2:40 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
01-12-1996