January 14-15, 1977
1-14-1977
Pages 1-45
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
January 14, 1977
The Board of Regents met in regular session on the above date at
the Clark County Community College, North Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John A. Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda D. Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Max Milam, UNR
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
Academic Vice President Art Gentile, UNLV
Mr. Larry D. Lessly, General Counsel
Dr. Paul Burns, UNLV Senate
Mr. Dick Belaustegui, Unit Senate
Dr. James T. Richardson, UNR Senate
Dr. Tom Hoffer, DRI Senate
Mr. Larry Shwartz, CCCC Senate
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/North Senate
Mr. Dan Russell, CSUN
Mr. Jim Stone, ASUN
Mr. Bill Duncan, CCCC/ASB
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A.M. by Chairman
Buchanan.
District Judge Paul Goldman administered the oath of office to
Miss Brenda Mason, Mr. James L. Buchanan, II, and Mr. John Tom
Ross, re-elected to the Board for six-year terms.
1. Election of Officers
A call for nominations for the Office of Chairman and Vice
Chairman resulted in nominations for Chairman of Mr. James
L. Buchanan and Dr. Louis Lombardi. Mr. Buchanan was elect-
ed by secret ballot.
Miss Brenda Mason and Mrs. Knudtsen were nominated for the
office of Vice Chairman. Mrs. Knudtsen was elected by
secret ballot.
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 19-20, 1976
were submitted for approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Miss Mason, seconded by Dr. Anderson, the supple-
mental agenda was accepted.
3. Report of Gifts and Grants
The following gifts and grants were reported, in addition
to those included on a report submitted as part of the
agenda (identified as Ref. 3 and filed with permanent
minutes):
A. The Lino Del Grande Scholarship Fund was established at
UNR with $10,107.90, representing proceeds from a dinner
given to honor Mr. Del Grande. The following conditions
have been requested by the donor and approval by the
Board was recommended:
The fund is to be managed as an endowment, with the
earnings to be used for scholarship stipends for
male or female students majoring in Banking,
Finance or General Business studies at UNR. The
corpus may not be reduced and any additions to the
fund shall be added to the corpus. Recipients must
be Junior or Senior standing, and must be graduates
of a public or private high school within the
cities of Reno or Sparks.
B. A Gift Deed to 2 patented mining claims in the Virginia
City area has been received from Mr. and Mrs. John
Gojack for the benefit of the Mackay School of Mines,
UNR. The claims involve 19 acres and represent an
investment of $22,000.
C. A Gift Deed to 4.6 acres of unimproved land near Chicago
Park, Grass Valley, California, has been received from
Mrs. Eleanor Holloway. The property is valued for
State of California and Federal Inheritance Tax purposes
at $13,500. The land is to be sold and the proceeds
used to establish the H. Hamer Holloway Scholarship
Fund, in memory of Mrs. Holloway's husband, to help
needy and deserving students of the UNR Medical School.
D. $6,552.91 has been received from the estate of Marion
Lombard Hooton, a 1920 graduate of the University.
There were no restrictions in the will except that the
money was for UNR. (A recommendation concerning dispo-
sition of these funds will be made in February.)
E. $415,018.20 has been received from estate of Dorothe
Mac Millan for the School of Veterinary Medicine, UNR.
The executor of the estate (FNB) is holding $35,000 par
value Colorado Interstate Corp. bonds @7.5%, due
6-1-92, and a $31,047 promissory note, secured by a
first deed of trust, made by R. Prinz, @7.5%, payable
at $400 monthly. The cash has been invested temporar-
ily. A proposal will be made in February for the
investment and use of these funds.
F. As has been previously been announced, the Max C.
Fleischmann Foundation challenge grant for the
Atmospherium-Planetarium was matched and over $350,000
raised, qualifying UNR to receive $450,000 from the
Foundation.
G. $1,500 from Mr. Clarence K. Jones, for the benefit of
the Electrical Engineering Department of the College of
Engineering, UNR.
H. In addition to the $15,000 to the Atmospherium-Planetar-
ium, $6,000 for the Savitts' Scholars Fund, and $1,500
to the Savitt Library Fund, reports of which were in-
cluded in Ref. 3, and $500 to the Atmospherium-Planetar-
ium reported earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Savit have also
made the following gifts to UNR during December, 1976:
$12,500 to the Department of Journalism to be added to
the endowment fund with earnings to be made available to
the Department;
$2,500 to the Savitt Library Fund;
$100,000 to the School of Medical Sciences for books and
instructional materials for Medical Library;
$100,000 to the School of Medical Sciences for purchase
of scientific equipment for laboratories and classrooms;
$50,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Savitt and $50,000 from Dr.
Ronald Savitt to establish an endowment, the income to
be used for Freshmen students attending UNR from high
schools of northern Nevada.
A total of $9,000 in additional gifts has previously
been reported, making a total contribution to UNR of
$347,000 by the Savitt Family during 1976.
The Officers recommended acceptance of the gifts and grants
as reported.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knutdsen, carried without dissent.
4. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the Investment Advi-
sory Committee meeting of November 19, 1976 (identified as
Ref. 4 and filed with permanent minutes), and requested
confirmation of the actions of the Committee.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
5. Request by Regent Mason
The following letter was submitted by Miss Mason for dis-
cussion by the Board:
I would like to submit the following to be considered
at the next Board meeting. The issue - Is the Univer-
sity System of Nevada sensitive to the needs of the
minority community? In my opinion, much improvement
is yet to be desired. We are not only deficient in
minority professional staff members, but we lack the
sensitivity of the minority population.
The best example that I have recently seen is the
athletic games, ticket sales, and distribution of
minorities. Even though the Rebel basketball team is
predominantly black, the audience is predominantly
non-black. Of course, there are several reasons for
this. One being that the Athletic Department is
primarily supported by the UNLV Rebel Boosters which is
an elite organization with a few elite black members.
There is also a noticeable trend at the football games.
Many blacks and Chicano people can afford to contribute
the minimum $100.00 donation to become a Rebel Booster
(and be assured a ticket to the games), but are not
necessarily recruited into the organization. The Rebel
Boosters are a major contributor to the Athletic
Department and are desperately needed.
We have a beautiful University and I love it dearly,
but it is time for a change. We must reflect the needs
of our community.
1. We must establish a liaison advisory group of quali-
fied minority representatives to express community
concerns.
2. We must institute evening College classes to accom-
modate the working class.
3. We must effectively and sufficiently meet the needs
of the students through new programs and competent
traditional programs.
4. We must seek ways of developing an atmosphere of
community and a sense of togetherness on our
Campuses.
5. We must design a more efficient employer/student
recruitment program.
6. We must provide the means for faculty to expand
and increase their knowledge through counteraction
of professionals other than their peers.
7. We must institute affirmative action whenever and
wherever possible.
8. And lastly, we as University Regents must continual-
ly work together to assure the best educational sys-
tem possible, for the responsibility lies with us.
Chairman Buchanan noted Miss Mason's concern with the ath-
letic ticket sales and spoke about a meeting of the five
Regents from Clark County to investigate the possibility of
arranging for a sports complex at UNLV. He stated that the
meeting was very successful and a presentation was made for
a facility that would accommodate everyone who might wish to
attend a game. He also noted that he had been asked to re-
quest a vote by the Regents as to whether or not they would
favor going into the Western Athletic Conference. He sug-
gested that it is up to the Board of Regents to either go
forward with a sports facility and make plans to get into
the WAC, or go backward with the athletic program and elim-
inate some of the sports that are presently offered.
Miss Mason agreed that in addition to the other concerns
expressed in her letter, she was also concerned about the
ticket sales and the number of students and members of the
community who are not able to obtain tickets to UNLV sports
events, particularly basketball games.
Chairman Buchanan corrected an earlier statement he had made
to the effect that the UNLV Athletic program was in a defi-
cit position, stating that he had misunderstood the informa-
tion which had been given him, adding, however, that if the
athletic program continues its spending pattern at its
current level, it would be in deficit.
Following additional discussion concerning ticket sales,
Chairman Buchanan stated it was his intention to request
a motion of some sort from the Board that would allow the
UNLV Athletic Department to seek admission into the WAC with
the provision that the Regents would attempt to gain legis-
lative approval for a county option cigarette tax with which
a field house could be constructed and the stadium could be
enlarged in order to participate in Division 1 football and
basketball. He suggested that consideration should also be
given to a similar facility at Reno. He noted Miss Mason's
request for consideration, stating that her letter made
such action by the Board imperative due to her expressed
concerns that there is not sufficient access to athletic
events for minorities.
There was a suggestion that a resolution be drafted for
consideration by the Board during the afternoon session.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this was also an appropriate
concern of the faculty and students at UNLV, particularly
UNLV's possible membership in the Western Athletic Confer-
ence and the implications of an application for such member-
ship, and suggested that it would be premature for the Board
to take such action prior to consideration by the UNLV
Senate and the students.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that construction of such a
facility and use of University land for such a facility
would have an effect on the capital improvement priorities
of other Divisions and that embarking on an athletic program
such as participating in Division 1 competition would cer-
tainly be of importance to the faculty and students of UNLV.
He stated that in his opinion it was imperative that this
matter be processed further only with faculty, student and
Administrative input. He stated that he was not in a posi-
tion to make a recommendation and urged the Board not to
take action at this time.
Chairman Buchanan expressed concern that action not be de-
layed beyond the January Board meeting so that the Chancel-
lor would have adequate instruction in his dealings with
the Legislature; however, he agreed with the Chancellor's
reminder that the Legislature would most likely still be in
session as late as May and, therefore, there was not as
much urgency as he had originally suggested.
Chairman Buchanan requested concurrence of the Board that
this matter be referred to the Faculty Senate; that is, that
the plans for an $8 million sports facility to be construct-
ed on 53 acres of the UNLV Campus, and that a resolution be
adopted authorizing UNLV to seek membership in the WAC. He
noted that this had already been approved by the committee
of Clark County Regents, and that it had been specifically
stated that there would be no University funds involved nor
would the students be expected to fund the facility.
It was agreed that a specific proposal would be submitted to
the UNLV Senate and the report of the Senate's action would
be submitted to the February Board meeting. It was also
agreed that a resolution concerning application to WAC would
be submitted later in the meeting for consideration by the
Board.
6. Report of the National Advisory Board
Dr. Herbert E. Grier, Chairman of the National Advisory
Board to the Desert Research Institute, commented on the re-
port filed by the Advisory Board following its meeting in
Reno in October, 1976. (Report identified as Ref. 6 and
filed with permanent minutes.)
President Smith and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the report be accepted and the Board of Regents extend its
appreciation to the members of the Advisory Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
7. Solar Research Facility, DRI
President Smith recalled that in June, 1976, the Board
authorized an allocation from the Board of Regents Special
Projects account to make up the difference between the con-
struction budget and the low bid for this project in order
to proceed without reducing the project's scope or quality.
Subsequently, the Interim Finance Committee concurred in the
augmentation of the construction budget by approximately
$50,000 with Regents' funds.
Dr. Smith reported that the construction of the project is
95% complete and there is in excess of $10,000 of unobligat-
ed funds remaining in the project budget. He requested that
the remaining unobligated funds be used for landscaping and
improvement of security at the building. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
8. Revision of Estimative Budget, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following revision
of the Energy and Atmospheric Environment Center Workshop
Account, which has a larger opening cash balance than was
anticipated:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ $16,721 $16,721
Sales to Grants & Contracts 75,000 75,000
Total $75,000 $16,72l $91,721
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $ $16,721 $16,721
Classified Salaries 67,275 67,275
Operating 7,725 7,725
Total $75,000 $16,721 $91,721
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
9. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following
transfers:
#77-012 $l4,000 from the Energy and Atmospheric Environ-
ment Center Contingency Reserve to provide funds
for maintenance of the B-26 aircraft.
#77-013 $84,261 from the Energy and Reorientation Reserve
to Solar Energy Research to provide salary and
operating funds for staff who will occupy the
Solar Energy Research Facility in Boulder City.
#77-015 $5,040 from the Contingency Reserve to Energy
Conservation to provide operating funds for
constructing equipment interfaces and purchasing
components and lab supplies.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
10. Presidential Search Fund, DRI
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January, 1976, a fund
of $5,000 was provided from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account to handle the recruiting expenses for the
position of President of the DRI. The fund now has a bal-
ance of $818.77 and it is estimated that there will be addi-
tional expenses of approximately $2,000 before the search is
concluded and the position filled. Dr. Humphrey noted that
the DRI Interview and Recruiting Account presently has a
balance of $4,840. He recommended that any additional Pres-
idential interview expenses in excess of the $818 remaining
in the Presidential Search Fund be handled by transfer from
the DRI Interview and Recruiting Account.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
11. Revision of Estimative Budget for NNCC Athletics
President Donnelly requested approval of the following re-
vision of the NNCC Estimative Budget for Athletics to allow
for expenditure of additional unanticipated revenue to sup-
port the activities of the Rodeo Team:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Sales & Service $ 650 $ 350 $1,000
Subsidy from Other Funds 1,500 1,500
Gifts 3,500 1,000 4,500
Cash Forward 500 500
Total $5,650 $1,850 $7,500
Operating
Team Travel-Basketball $2,655 $ 345 $3,000
Team Travel-Rodeo Team 1,500 1,500
Scholarships 2,400 2,400
Insurance 300 300
Equipment 300 300
Ending Fund Balance 295 (295) 0
Total $5,650 $1,850 $7,500
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
12. WNCC-South Campus United Student Association Budget, 1976-77
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
Estimative Budget for 1976-77:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 5,220
Student Fees 8,000
Concessions Sales 200
Total $13,420
Application of Funds
Wages $ 2,073
Equipment and Furniture 50
Travel 2,686
Public Relations 100
Social and Recreational 3,111
General Operating 800
Organizational 900
Activities 500
Publications 2,000
Grants-in-aid 1,200
Total $13,420
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
13. CCCC Associated Students Estimative Budget, 1976-77
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
Estimative Budget for 1976-77:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 87,842
Student Fees 40,100
Publications Sales 5,000
Total $132,942
Application of Funds
Organizations $ 3,000
Club Sports 9,850
Special Events 9,000
Student Committees 11,000
Publications 24,000
Films and Lecturers 10,000
Operating Expenses 12,000
Contingency Reserve 30,000
Ending Fund Balance 24,092
Total $132,942
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that the
$30,000 which is reflected in the Contingency Reserve had
been originally budgeted for the Radio Station Operations
which CCCC and UNLV had planned jointly. Movement of the
funds from the Contingency Reserve would, of course, re-
quire approval of the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
14. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following fund
transfers from Contingency Reserves:
Western Nevada Community College-North Campus
#1107 $21,000 to Student Services wages for personnel
services during registration periods and College
work study matching funds.
#1110 $8,000 to Library classified salary to provide one
clerical position in the Learning Resources Center.
#1109 $11,560 to Library professional salary to provide
for one librarian in the Learning Resource Center.
Western Nevada Community College-South Campus
#1103 $30,230 to Instruction professional salary for
additional full-time staff.
#1104 $9,770 to Library operating for purchase of learning
resources materials and supplies.
Northern Nevada Community College
#1113 $11,483 to Janitorial Services classified. Funds
were budgeted under O & M. Supervision and offset-
ting transfers to Contingency will be made from that
account.
Clark County Community College
#1124 $118,000 to Instruction professional salary for addi-
tional part-time instruction. Full-time professional
salary in instruction that has historically been used
for part-time salaries is not available this year.
The CCCC reorganization has placed additional empha-
sis on full-time instruction and vacant positions do
not now exist.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
15. Report of Overdue Student Loans, CCD
President Donnelly requested permission to write off $71.00
in uncollected student loans at WNCC, $721.50 at CCCC, and
$461.60 at NNCC, noting that holds would be placed on the
records of each of the 12 students involved and efforts will
continue toward the collection of the amounts due. Chancel-
lor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
16. Proposed Campus Service Center, CCCC, Phase II and III
President Donnelly recalled that in October, 1976, the
Board had approved a request to the State Public Works
Board for use of unobligated project funds remaining in this
project's budget for the construction of a Service Center
(corporation yard) and a Shade Structure for the Child Care
Center's outdoor play area. Tentative estimates were
$115,350. In November, the State Public Works Board re-
jected the University's request on the basis that these
projects were beyond the approved scope of work of Phases
I, II and III and that the General Fund money should revert
to the State.
Dr. Donnelly reported that subsequent to that decision by
the State Public Works Board, he and Chancellor Humphrey and
Mr. Harry Wood met with Mr. William Hancock of the State
Public Works Board in an effort to develop an acceptable
alternative in order to accomplish the University's objec-
tive. It was agreed at the meeting that the University
should seek authorization from the Regents to request the
1977 Legislature to pass a resolution authorizing the use
of unobligated funds in the project budget for CCCC Phases
II and III for the construction of a Campus Service Center
and a Shade Structure.
A program and cost estimate for an initial increment of
development for the Campus Service Center is as follows:
1. Building and Grounds Maintenance Shops; Storage for
Materials, Tools and Supplies; General Campus Storage;
Toilets and Lockers (6,250 s.f. gross area) $257,200
2. Site Improvement, including Fence, Vehicle Shelter,
Lighting, Grading and Paving, etc. 55,800
$313,000
The cost of the Shade Structure at the Child Care Center is
estimated at $18,800.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey requested
authority to seek a resolution from the 1977 Legislature
which would permit the expenditure of up to $331,800 of
unobligated funds for these purposes.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
17. Report from UNLV College of Education Concerning Preparation
of Teachers
Mr. John Buchanan recalled that in October, 1976, he had
requested a review by the College of Education of the cur-
riculum in both the Bachelor's and Master's in Education
Programs at UNLV, in response to publicity in the Las Vegas
newspapers to the effect that students within Clark County
School District are academically deficient.
Dr. Tony Saville, Dean of the College of Education, comment-
ed on the report which had been prepared by the College in
response to Mr. Buchanan's request (identified as Ref. 17
and filed with permanent minutes).
18. Separation of Continuing Education and Research Development
UNLV Vice President Gentile presented a recommendation from
President Baepler for the administrative separation of
Continuing Education from Research Development, noting that
these two separate but unrelated functions were combined
some time ago to handle both the coordination of grants and
contracts relating to research and to administer the
continuing education unit of the University. This office
has been supervised by Dean Dwight Marshall.
Dr. Gentile reported that continuing education has grown to
such large proportions that it is now recommended that Dean
Marshall should drop his involvement with research coordi-
nation and should devote his full energies to continuing
education. The research function will be picked up in a
coordinated fashion between the Business Office and the
Vice President for Academic Affairs. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval, effective immediately.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
19. Modification in Graduation Requirements, UNLV
Dr. Gentile recalled that in 1974 the Board had authorized
a reduction in the total hours required for graduation from
UNLV from 128 hours to 120 hours. At the same time, the
number of credits required to be earned in residence was
reduced from 32 to 30; however, this latter reduction was
not formally ratified by the Board of Regents.
Dr. Gentile requested the reduction in residence credit
requirement from 32 to 30 credits be approved. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred and recommended that the Handbook be
appropriately revised to reflect this modification in
graduation requirements.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
20. Request for Allocation from Board of Regents Special
Projects Account
Dr. Gentile presented a request from President Baepler for
an allocation of $30,000 from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account to UNLV to help in defraying a portion of
the expenses incurred as a result of an investigation by the
NCAA. Details of the expenses were included in a memorandum
from President Baepler (identified as Ref. 20 and filed with
permanent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
21. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
Dr. Gentile requested approval of the following transfers:
#77-068 $4,000 to President's Office for expenses associat-
ed with NCAA Investigation. Additional funds need-
ed to cover travel to Reno by various University
personnel.
#77-073 $7,682 to Vice President-Administration, to pay a
part of salary of Concert Hall Manager. (This
position is supervised by the Vice President for
Administration in his role as Chairman of the
Performing Arts Council.)
#77-074 $10,000 to Physical Plant-Repairs and Improvements,
to provide additional office space to accommodate
expanded staff.
#77-075 $12,364 to Geoscience, to be used for the purchase
of equipment as matching funds for an $11,891
grant received from HEW.
#77-077 $4,000 to Controller's Office to provide funds for
payment of anticipated overtime during registration
and because of extended illness of staff member
replaced by temporary employee.
#77-078 $26,401 to Extended Day Supplement to fund part-
time contracts for second semester.
#77-080 $6,000 to Information and Publications to meet
increased costs of publications.
#77-082 $3,365 to Controller's Office to establish a
classified position to handle additional clerical
duties absorbed in the transfer of grants and
contract work from the Director of Research to the
Controller's Office.
#77-083 $1,000 to Film Studies to augment budget for rental
of films for film classes.
#77-085 $8,881 to Insurance to cover increased insurance
premiums.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
22. Confirmation of Mail Ballot
On December 14, 1976 a request was made by mail for approval
of the sale of a 2.89 acre parcel in Las Vegas for a price
and terms different from that which had been approved in
November. A copy of the mail ballot was included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 22 and filed with permanent min-
utes). Chancellor Humphrey reported that 8 affirmative
responses to the mail ballot had been received and the
Governor's concurrence had been requested and also received.
He requested confirmation of the action taken as a result
of the mail ballot for minute record purposes.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved confirmation of the action taken as a
result of the mail ballot. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
23. Report on Status of Litigation
Counsel Larry Lessly reported the following concerning the
status of a suit filed against UNR by William Jayne:
The plaintiff in this action filed suit against the
University of Nevada, Reno, alleging discrimination
against University students who are handicapped and
discrimination in that handicapped were not hired
by the University. Allegations were also made that
the University violated prescribed building standards
in that provision was not made for the handicapped to
have proper access to University buildings. Civil
rights violations were also alleged. A motion was filed
on behalf of the University to dismiss the action on the
grounds of: failure to state a claim upon which relief
can be granted; lack of jurisdiction; failure to state
a class action; or in the alternative to strike those
portions of plaintiff's complaint which plead a class
action; and necessity for a more definite statement.
The Federal Judge hearing this matter filed, on December
16, 1976, an order dismissing the complaint against the
University for failure of the plaintiff to state a claim
upon which relief may be granted. The order provided
that the plaintiff shall have until March 25, 1977 to
serve and file an amended complaint.
24. Agricultural Service Center, Fallon
President Milam requested authority to proceed with the de-
sign of an office building consisting of approximately 5,000
square feet, to be constructed on land to be leased from
Churchill County. He noted that it is proposed to construct
the facility with funds from the College of Agriculture
Facilities Account (from sale of Valley Road Farm) and to
lease 3,000 square feet of the building to the U. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Dr. Milam requested approval for the
retention of Russell Clopine, AIA, to develop such prelim-
inary sketches as may be required for the negotiations with
USDA, with a final agreement for complete design and devel-
opment of the project should the negotiations be successful.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, with the under-
standing that any leases negotiated with USDA would be sub-
ject to approval by the Board of Regents, and, as required
by NRS 396.430, concurrence by the Governor. He also noted
that the land lease is for $1 a year for 99 years and the
building becomes the property of Churchill County at the end
of the lease period. Work on the project would proceed in
conformity with the agreement between UNS and the State
Public Works Board.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
25. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#123 $1,000 to School of Medical Sciences, Student Affairs,
as a reallocation of the Dean's Office operating to be
used for Centrex and WATS telephone tolls.
#128 $500 to Sociology to provide additional funding for
classified assistance in the Social Psychology
program.
#132 $337 to Mathematics to cover salary of a temporary
replacement for a faculty member who is ill.
#135 $3,300 to Counseling and Guidance Personnel Services
(CAPS) to hire temporary faculty for required courses
for the Spring semester.
#136 $10,800 to Curriculum and Instruction to hire tempo-
rary faculty for required courses for the Spring
semester.
#139 $4,200 to Recreation and Physical Education to provide
letters of appointment for Spring semester instruction
of courses which cannot be covered by the existing
faculty.
#140 $800 to Speech and Theater for part-time graduate
fellow to assist with a Spring semester course in
Carson City.
#141 $4,500 to Art Department to fund part-time instructors
for Spring semester.
#149 $361 to Mathematics to pay a terminating employee for
unused annual leave.
#155 $6,000 to the Library to supplement wages category to
maintain operation at current level and to cover
additional help during the move into the new library.
#156 $5,400 to Accounting and Information Systems to cover
letters of appointment for the Spring semester.
#157 $7,200 to Managerial Sciences to cover letters of
appointment for the Spring semester.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
26. Revision of Estimative Budget for 1976-77
President Milam requested approval of the following revision
to the 1976-77 Estimative Budget for Financial Aids
Administration:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
From Opening Balance $ 505 $ 709 $ 1,214
Tfr from F.A. Reserve Acct. 23,000 1,342 24,342
Tfr from F.A. Reserve Acct.
76-77 Earnings 5,000 5,000
Total $23,505 $7,051 $30,556
Expenditures
Salaries:
Professional $ $ 600 $ 600
Classified 8,913 1,249 10,162
Wages 7,000 7,000
Fringe Benefits 1,287 69 1,356
Out-of-State Travel 750 555 1,305
Operating 5,000 3,245 8,245
Ending Fund Balance 555 1,333 1,888
Total $23,505 $7,051 $30,556
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
27. Lambertucci Mining Claims
President Milam recalled that in May, 1974 the Board author-
ized solicitation of bids for the sale or lease of the
Lambertucci Mining Claims which UNR had acquired from the
estate of Domenico Lambertucci; however, no bids were re-
ceived as a result of that advertisement. Dr. Milam noted
that these holdings consist of 68 patented and 54 unpatented
mining claims in or near Tonopah and noted that there is
currently some interest being shown in the properties. He
requested authorization to solicit bids for their sale or
lease with any bids received subject to further considera-
tion by the Board. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the solicitation of bids.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
28. Request to Update Appraisal of Main Station Farm
President Milam recalled that in 1974 it was proposed and
the Board concurred that 188 acres of the Main Station Farm,
a parcel of land located one mile east of the center of
Reno, be sold and its proceeds used for development of re-
placement facilities for the College of Agriculture. An
appraisal of the land was obtained and a "Notice of Inten-
tion to Sell" was published; however, the one bid received
was rejected.
Dr. Milam reported that there currently appears to be some
interest in this property and he requested that the apprais-
al be updated and that a "Notice of Intention to Sell" again
be advertised. Bids received would be subject to considera-
tion by the Board. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approv-
al.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
29. Phase II Proposal for Master of Public Administration Degree
UNR President Milam recalled that in October, 1975, the
Board reviewed a Phase I proposal for a Master of Public
Administration degree to be offered by the Department of
Political Science, UNR, and authorized the planning for
this program to proceed to Phase II. Dr. Milam noted the
inclusion with the agenda of the Phase II proposal and re-
quested Dr. Joseph Crowley, Chairman of the Department of
Political Science, to comment on the proposal. (Copy of
proposal on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Dr. Crowley spoke concerning the program envisioned in the
Phase II proposal and responded to questions from the
Regents.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the proposed MPA, to be implemented when adequate funding
has been provided in an approved Work Program. It was noted
that the initial funding requirements are minor; however,
the program is projected to grow rapidly and the cost
increase is directly related to the FTE students.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
30. Phase II Proposal for Ph. D. Degree in Sociology, UNR
President Milam recalled that in October, 1976 the Board had
reviewed a Phase I proposal for a Ph. D. degree in Sociology
to be offered by the Department of Sociology, UNR, and
authorized the planning for this program to proceed to Phase
II. Dr. Milam noted the inclusion with the agenda of the
Phase II proposal and requested Dr. Rebecca Stafford,
Chairman of the Sociology Department, to comment on the
proposal. (Copy of proposal on file in the Chancellor's
Office.) Dr. Stafford spoke concerning the program
envisioned in the Phase II proposal and reaffirmed her
earlier statements that the Department would not be
requesting additional funds for the program.
It was noted in the agenda material that the Sociology
Department is presently authorized six full-time positions.
During the Fall semester 1976, the Departmental faculty
taught 10 classes and 303 students, exclusive of variable
credit and individually scheduled special programs,
individual reading, graduate research, thesis and
dissertation credits. The teaching load for the regular
full-time faculty, therefore, was on the average of 1.67
courses and 30.3 headcount students, however, these averages
must be adjusted to account for the reduced teaching load
for the Department Chairman to compensate for administrative
duties, and the reduced teaching load for another faculty
member to compensate for duties as Faculty Senate Chairman.
Based on the above information, Chancellor Humphrey agreed
that the addition of three courses would not require addi-
tional staff for the Department.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the program with implementation effective immediately.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
31. UNR Bylaws
President Milam recommended approval of the UNR Bylaws as
submitted with the agenda (identified as Ref. 32 and filed
with permanent minutes). Dr. Richardson also commented on
the Bylaws and requested approval by the Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen.
Chancellor Humphrey commented on the amendment procedure
specified in the Bylaws, noting that the Board has the
authority not only to adopt the Bylaws but to amend them,
following consultation with the appropriate Senate, but he
pointed out that it was understood by all Senate Chairmen
and the Officers that this procedure does not require that
the Senates concur before an amendment could be approved by
the Board.
Motion to approve Bylaws carried without dissent.
Mrs. Fong expressed concern that the UNR Bylaws contained
more detail concerning the grievance procedure and suggested
that the UNLV Senate should review the UNR Bylaws in an
attempt to resolve any inconsistencies which might exist
between those and the UNLV Bylaws. Dr. Burns agreed to ask
the UNLV Senate to look at the Bylaws but stated that he did
not believe there was an inconsistency of any consequence.
Chairman Buchanan requested confirmation of his appointment of
Regents to an ad hoc committee to investigate the sports facili-
ties to be constructed in Las Vegas and Reno (Clark County Re-
gents were appointed to one committee for Clark County, Regents
Ross, Anderson and Lombardi to the committee in Washoe County),
adding that he also wished to invite faculty and student repre-
sentatives to serve on the committees.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the committees as designated by the
Chairman. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
Chairman Buchanan also announced the following appointments to
the Investment Advisory Committee for 1977.
Mr. John Buchanan, Chairman
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Julius Bergen, Public Member
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 1:55 P.M. Mr. John
Buchanan was not present for the afternoon session.
32. Classified Service at the University of Nevada System
Dr. Al Stoess commented on the second report of the UNS
Classified Service Study Committee, included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 36A and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey then presented the following statement
and recommendations:
At the October 8, 1976, meeting of the Board, approval was
given for a System study group to review two legislative
proposals advanced by the State of Nevada Employees Associ-
ation and reassess the University's involvement in the State
Personnel System. The Board specified that the group's re-
port would be considered informational only. A preliminary
report was filed with the November Board of Regents agenda
and the final report is included with the January agenda.
I appreciate the work that this Committee did and thank them
for their efforts.
I recommend that UNS Administration be authorized to proceed
as follows:
1. SNEA be requested to change their proposed collective
bargaining legislation to provide that:
A. State classified employees be given an opportunity
to vote as to whether or not they wish to have col-
lective bargaining and to designate their agent; and
B. The Board of Regents designate one member of the
management negotiating team which shall be headed by
the Governor or his designated agent.
2. If SNEA does not agree to amend the proposed legislation
before it is introduced, this request should be made of
the Legislature when the bill is under consideration.
3. The SNEA proposal to abolish agency personnel offices
should remain under consideration. It has been assumed
that it was important to maintain the University's
ability to have personnel offices to work with problems
of classified personnel; however, two related problems
affect this decision. First, the budget recommended for
the UNS for 1977-79 is so stringent that if it is adopt-
ed it will be necessary to completely reappraise our
priorities. This reappraisal may cause us to place a
lower priority in maintaining these offices than we
have in the past. Secondly, if collective bargaining
for State classified employees is adopted and all State
employees are in one unit and covered by one contract,
it may be in the best interests of the University to
withdraw from this area and depend entirely on the State
personnel agency. I believe that for the time being we
should await further developments and I seek no specific
instructions at this time.
Mr. Robert Gagnier, Executive Director of the State of
Nevada Employees Association, submitted a list of petitions
which had been circulated among the classified staff subse-
quent to the September, 1976 Board meeting at which the
Chancellor had reported the appointment of the study group
and its purpose. Mr. Gagnier stated that he assumed the
petitions no longer served a purpose but he wished to have
them placed on file.
Mr. Gagnier also read the following statement in response to
Chancellor Humphrey's recommendations:
I would like to inform you of the position of the
association in regards to the recommendations made by
Chancellor Humphrey in his memo to you dated December
31.
We have determined some wording changes are in order in
the proposed collective bargaining legislation referred
to; however, we cannot make the changes requested in
the memo.
The Administration's major concern, it seems, is with
the negotiations with the Governor called for by the
SNEA proposal. We probably would not be adverse to
language which would allow the Governor to create a
management negotiations team including representation
from the University System. We believe, however, the
choice should be his. We do not feel that we as an
association can or should direct through legislation
who will represent management in any negotiations. We
feel this is something which your representatives
should discuss with other members of the State
Administration.
The memo also requests a change to provide voting by
classified employees in a proposed bargaining unit.
Again, this is not a change we will make. Our proposal
provides elections under certain circumstances. We
would like to keep the number of elections to a minimum
for several reasons, not the least of which is the
question of what agency would bear the cost of such
expensive elections.
Most of the wording changes in our proposal which we
have determined are needed, have been communicated to
the Chancellor. The changes are designed to insure
that individual agencies such as the University will
have the right to negotiate directly concerning work-
ing conditions which are peculiar to that agency.
In summation, we feel we can not make the changes in
our proposed legislation requested in Chancellor
Humphrey's memo. We will not oppose, however, efforts
by the University to provide the system representation
on the Governor's management negotiating team.
Chancellor Humphrey noted Mr. Gagnier's statement to the
effect that SNEA was unwilling to comply with the request
for modification of its proposed legislation, and urged the
Board to approve action by the Administration to seek such
amendment from the Legislature, emphasizing the desirabil-
ity that classified employees be given the opportunity to
democratically determine whether they want collective
bargaining and, if they choose to bargain collectively,
that they be able to designate their bargaining agent.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Chancellor's recommen-
dation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without
dissent.
33. Phase II Proposal for M. D. Degree Program, UNR
President Milam recalled that in October, 1976 the Board
reviewed a Phase I proposal by the School of Medical
Sciences to offer the 3rd and 4th year leading to the M. D.
degree, and authorized the planning for this program to
proceed to Phase II. He noted the inclusion with the agenda
of the Phase II proposal and requested comments from Drs.
Smith, Scully, Peck and Jacobs. (Copy of proposal on file
in Chancellor's Office.)
Following comments by Dean Smith, and Drs. Peck and Scully,
Dr. Ted Jacobs, a member of the Medical School Advisory
Committee, also spoke in support of approval of the program.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey both recommended
approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos.
Dr. Richardson reported that the UNR Faculty Senate had
reviewed the Phase II proposal and had recommended its
approval to the President. ASUN President Jim Stone report-
ed that the students had also recommended approval of the
program to President Milam, based upon assurances that
implementation of the program would not compromise the
undergraduate programs.
Motion to approve carried without dissent.
34. 1977-79 Budget
Chairman Buchanan requested the Chancellor to report con-
cerning the Governor's recommended Executive Budget and
to present his recommendations for Board consideration,
adding that he would prefer that anyone speaking on the
subject confine his remarks to the proposed solutions.
Chancellor Humphrey's comments and recommendations were as
follows:
I think it is extremely important that we understand the
basic information we are working with and the recommenda-
tions concerning it and how to deal with our problem. We
were fortunate this year from the standpoint that the Di-
rector of the Department of Administration, Howard Barrett,
with concurrence of the Governor, was able to make available
copies of the proof sheets for that section of the Executive
Budget that concerns the University. And with the under-
standing that this was going to be made public on Monday, we
were able then to have material prepared over the weekend.
We have distributed to the Regents and Officers, to the
Senate Chairmen, and to a number of the student body offi-
cers, and, I believe, to the members of the Advisory Boards
who are present, a copy of the analysis which was available
last Monday.
I would like to make a number of statements from that anal-
ysis and then I would wish to make some statements from Ref.
33 of your agenda materials (analysis and Ref. 33 filed
with permanent minutes).
I think that in understanding the problem we should begin to
realize that the State of Nevada really has two one-year
budgets rather than a true biennial budget. There is no
carry-forward of resources or liabilities from the first
year to the second year. Analyzing this in a biennial frame
of reference, then, is not totally accurate and many prob-
lems are masked if viewed biennially. The University's
problems come in annual phases and we have to deal with
them on an annual basis.
The Executive Budget recommends a general fund appropriation
of $45 million plus for the University of Nevada System for
FY 78. It is a $2.5 million or 6% increase in the general
fund monies. The recommendation of the Executive Budget
for FY 79 is $50,161,000, which is another 10.9% increase
over the Governor's recommendation for FY 78. Nonappro-
priated revenues authorized for expenditure are increased
substantially. This occurs partly due to a more complete
inclusion of such monies within the budget than has been
done in the past, but also reflects the Executive Budget
recommendation that out-of-state tuition be increased by
$300 per year (i. e., from $1,200 to $1,500). The Execu-
tive Budget also includes about 25% more tuition paying
students at UNR than are included in the Regents' request.
The Executive Budget includes money for a 5-1/2% increase
in classified salaries effective retroactively to January
1, 1977, and another increase of 4-1/2% in 1978. The monies
are not appropriated to the Board of Regents but rather to
the State Board of Examiners and are distributed to the
System after subtracting the accumulated classified salary
savings that the University might have. Salary increases
for classified employees not included in the University's
Fund One budget are provided out of nonappropriated monies
not included here and no State monies are available for this
purpose. The classified employees' salary increase is in
addition to the regular 5% increase per year for satisfac-
tory service which is available to all classified employees
except those at the top of their salary range. Classified
employees not at the top of their salary range would have
a 10.5% increase.
The Executive Budget allows for an increase in the salary
for teaching faculty of 8%, effective July 1, 1977, and an
additional 7% July 1, 1979. Nonteaching faculty are funded
for a 5.5% increase in FY 78 and 4.5% in FY 79. All pro-
fessional positions paid $35,000 or more are retained at
the salary they are presently paid. The salary ceiling law
enacted in 1975 provided for a $38,000 maximum.
It is important in understanding our problems to know that
that we have 18 appropriation lines in the General Appro-
priation Act, plus an appropriation for matching monies
from the National Direct Student Loan Program of $100,000 a
year, plus the money that is appropriated to the State Board
of Examiners to take care of the classified pay increase
problem. The increase in General Fund money for UNS lines
in the Appropriation Act varies from a high of 13.2% at
Northern Nevada Community College, to a low of a 65.8%
decrease for the Community College Division Administration.
DRI is also recommended to receive less General Fund money
next year than they have this year, partly due to the trans-
fer of the Atmospherium/Planetarium to the UNR budget; how-
ever, several DRI projects are not recommended for any State
money. A very meaningful analysis of the Executive Budget
can be gained by comparing the total General Fund money to
the principal budget for each instructional Division and
dividing each by the full-time equated students that Divi-
sion is expected to instruct. To make this as accurate as
possible, the classified salary increase monies have been
prorated to the line for each unit. A word of caution about
this. Included here are General Fund monies for instruc-
tion, general expense, administration, student services,
library and operation and maintenance of plant. It is not
the cost of instruction per student since nonappropriated
monies are not included and since activities other than
instruction are included. I believe that the analysis,
though, is meaningful. If you look at the table (i. e.,
the fourth page of the document), you will see the dollars
per full-time equated student in the 76-77 work program.
You will see that UNR was $2,496, the School of Medical
Sciences was $10,328, UNLV was $2,214, Community College
was $1,252. Then you would follow the progression in the
Executive Budget for the two years of the coming biennium.
You will note that the monies per full-time equated students
for the CCD go down by nearly 13%, at UNLV by .1%, up sig-
nificantly at the School of Medical Sciences (though I would
note that part of that is because the School is budgeted
stringently now) and then up at UNR by .4%. You see then
that in FY 79, UNR has nearly an 8% increase, the School of
Medical Sciences goes down in their budget because we are
adding in 48 students who are taking the 3rd year, and so
the money per student goes down. UNLV is up by 5% and CCD,
which has gone down nearly 13% in 78, goes up by 2% the
following year. The conclusions that can be reached from
this analysis are several. It is obvious that the Executive
Budget does not provide increased General Fund monies com-
mensurate with increased number of students to be taught.
Instead, UNS will have less General Fund money next year per
full-time equated student in the Community College Division
and in UNLV, and almost the same amount in UNR. Considering
the inflation, this means significantly less in constant
dollars for all instructional activities next year, except
in the School of Medical Sciences.
The UNS faculty, for the second biennium in a row, will
receive smaller percentage increases in salary than will
classified employees not at the top of their range. I note
that classified employees not at the top of their salary
range will receive 10.5% compared to an average increase of
8% for teaching faculty and 5-1/2% for nonteaching faculty.
In the current biennium the same situation occurred. The
increase for classified employees not at the top of their
range was 20% and the increase for faculty was 12.1%.
Further, classified employees will again receive their
increases retroactively to January 1.
I believe that the Board of Regents must increase out-of-
state tuition to $750 per semester, effective next Fall, in
order to comply with the Executive Budget recommendation.
I would remind the general public that tuition is the charge
for nonresidents in excess of the registration fee paid by
all students. The consolidated fee for next year has al-
ready been set by this Board and a great deal of the monies
in the increase in the authorized expenditures was generated
by that. That consolidated fee, that is, an all inclusive
fee, is $22 per credit at UNR, $21 at UNLV, and $13 at CCD.
Tuition is assessed nonresidents registering for 7 credits
or more.
The Executive Budget discontinued the Community College
Division Central Administration as a separate budget and is
inadequate to maintain all Community College divisional
business services. Solutions to these problems must be
found before the coming work program is adopted and I will
comment on that further.
To accommodate to the proposed budget will require a reduc-
tion in the number of authorized positions in Instruction
and Departmental Research at UNR and greater efficiency of
operation. It requires a reduction in some appropriation
lines and some functional areas. The Executive Budget does
allow for an increase in the total number of positions in
UNS. It provides for 111 new positions next year, through-
out the system, and yet some appropriation lines are down
and many functional areas are down from this year. Included
in that 111 are many part-time teaching positions at the
Community Colleges. On a full-time equated basis, $6,600
of part-time money equals a full-time equivalent. I be-
lieve that in some cases faculty will either have to have
a higher credit load or larger classes; that is, the stud-
ent-faculty ratio must be increased if the projected number
of students are to be instructed. The alternative to that
would be limiting enrollment. I think that has to be exam-
ined. In a limited number of programs, this has been done.
Limiting enrollment must, however, be considered as a last
resort, to be used only where all other measures are inad-
equate to solve the problem. Then, I think a very important
thing we have said, and I would reemphasize, the Board of
Regents, Administration and the faculty should renew their
request for more adequate funding and work toward that end
in the Legislature. At the same time, we should pledge to
do the best job possible with whatever resources the Legis-
lature makes available. We should renew our efforts to
economize and should further explore the justification for
all programs. Attached to Ref. 33 is the comparison of the
Regents' request and the Executive Budget by appropriation
line (a line for example being System Administration, UNR,
etc.), broken down by General Fund and other revenue. The
other revenues in the instructional budget are primarily
the registration fees and tuition but also those federal
subventions that are budgeted, the interest income, etc.
It shows how each appropriation line was handled and is
summarized on the last page for the System noting that we
have in the Executive Budget a 6% increase in the first year
in General Fund money, and 20.5% in the other revenues
authorized for expenditure, for a total then of 8.8% in-
crease in the total budget. I believe that several steps
must be taken not only to increase efficiency but to improve
our image with State Administration, the Legislature and the
general public. It is important to be as efficient as pos-
sible, but we should also be able to prove it to the people
who make decisions affecting us. So, I recommend certain
actions, in addition to an increase in out-of-state tuition
discussed earlier, several of which I am asking your con-
sideration today. The Presidents and I have started, with
various other people involved, to review all operations in
order to effect economy wherever feasible. I'll try to
summarize these as we go through.
(1) Depending on decisions reached in adopting our work
program, some displacement of existing staff may occur.
I request that you direct, effective immediately, that
two things happen. That no existing professional or
classified position which becomes vacant may be filled
except with the specific written permission of the
President of the Division involved, and secondly, for
the protection of faculty who may be displayed, that a
President may not authorize employment of anyone in
the professional or classified service not presently
employed within the system until he has received writ-
ten confirmation from the other Presidents, and from
me, that no qualified employee whose position is sub-
ject to discontinuation or whose position has been
discontinued within the last 24 months is available
for transfer. Now in doing this we are conscious of
the equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
policy statement and where there may be possible con-
flict we are exploring that. I believe that it will,
however, work out.
(2) The Executive Budget does not allow sufficient funds
to continue separate accounting operations in all four
Divisions unless monies are diverted from other activ-
ities. A decision was made when the System was organ-
ized to decentralize the Controller's operation and
have each Division stand independent as soon as it was
able to do so. UNR and UNLV both had their own con-
troller's operation. DRI very quickly was able to do
so. Community College Division has been working on
this over a period of time, with the cooperation of the
other Divisions, especially UNR. However, in the Exec-
utive Budget as it now stands this would not be feasi-
ble. We are exploring this -- it has been reported
that this has already been recommended but this is not
so -- we are exploring the feasibility of restructuring
all accounting services into two offices: one at UNLV
for activities in Clark County and one in UNR for all
other UNS activities. When our report is ready it will
be reviewed by the Presidents and the staff involved
and a recommendation developed and presented to the
Board.
(3) It is obvious that appropriation in conformity with
the Executive Budget will make mandatory a reorgani-
zation of the Community College Division. It cannot
be administered in exactly the same way it is now since
the positions are not there. President Donnelly is
studying this and we will have a report and recommenda-
tion ready by the February meeting.
(4) I believe that we must take an action that has been
under discussion for three years and that we should
complete the review of all nonteaching, nonresearch
faculty positions in order that salary administration
for this group can be better rationalized and a new
plan put into operation before the 1978 employment
contracts are issued. I believe that the Legislature
may do this by law if we do not improve our present
practice. It is also noteworthy that the Governor's
recommendation for salary increases for this group was
substantially less than for teaching faculty. I'll
comment a bit on this later.
(5) I believe also that we must improve the accountability
of teaching faculty and make certain that responsible
Administrators have reviewed and approved teaching
assignments. I believe that average teaching loads
are within reasonable ranges. Certainly the national
data would indicate that. Individual loads vary con-
siderably, which is understandable, but the rationali-
zation is not generally available. I recommend that
the Faculty Responsibility Prospectus, which is in-
cluded as an attachment to Ref. 33, be adopted at the
February meeting. I believe that it needs additional
consideration by faculty groups.
(6) I believe that the long standing policy that "A" or
12-month contracts (rather than "B" or academic year
contracts) are subject to annual justification should
be reemphasized and only those absolutely required
should be authorized.
(7) Post retirement appointments, especially of faculty
with more than 30 years of service, should be carefully
scrutinized and approved only with full justification.
(8) The classified salaries and benefits have increased
substantially in recent years and the classified serv-
ice is attracting and holding excellent employees.
The administration of the salary increases granted
this group has, however, reduced the flexibility of
work program management. Additional State money is
available for the increase only to the extent that
budgeted monies plus salary savings are inadequate to
cover the total. We have enjoyed over the past 15
years considerable flexibility by being able to trans-
fer salary savings from the classified salary accounts,
where it occurred, to the contingency reserve and from
the contingency reserve to any place else within that
appropriation line where it was needed. We'll no
longer be able to do that and so we must have a con-
tingency reserve which at a minimum should be 1% of
the line budget in order that we are able to provide
for unbudgeted contingencies and so safeguard against
unrealized nonappropriated revenue.
(9) Unless otherwise directed by the Board, the Administra-
tion will seek the legislative appropriation necessary
to implement the biennial budget which you have already
adopted. I have a note of pessimism, however, in that
experience indicates that the Legislature tends to stay
fairly close to the Executive Budget as far as the
University is concerned. If we were not to take any
action for the next several months until the Legisla-
ture makes the appropriation and adjourns, it would
be too late for intelligent financial planning for
the coming year of 1977-78. On the one hand we must
proceed to present our best case to the Legislature,
and at the same time we must be taking certain steps
on the assumption that the Executive Budget will be
closer to the mark than our own budget.
At the conclusion of Chancellor Humphrey's recommendations,
the Division Presidents expressed agreement with the
Chancellor's recommendations and pledged their support in
resolving the problems which must be faced in working within
the constraints of the Executive Budget.
Comments were made by Division Senate Chairmen, expressing
concern also, as had the Presidents, about the difficulties
of attempting to work within the limits which would be
imposed by the Executive Budget if adopted.
Chairman Buchanan noted the presence of members of the CCD
Advisory Boards (Messrs. Grant Anderson, Mel Lundberg,
Father Caesar Caviglia and Dr. Marvin Sedway). He acknow-
ledged receipt of resolutions from the Advisory Boards and
from CCCC Faculty Senate, and requested they be included in
the minutes of the meeting rather than be read aloud. He
requested the Advisory Board representatives to reserve
their comments until the February meeting at which time
President Donnelly would make his recommendation concerning
reorganization of the CCD Central Administration. He re-
quested their cooperation with President Donnelly in formu-
lating his recommendations but again stated that he wished
to limit further discussion until the February meeting.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendations.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Resolutions submitted by the Community College Division
Faculty and Advisory Boards are as follows:
Clark County Community College Advisory Board Delegate,
Caesar J. Caviglia
It is with no small amount of regret that time must be
consumed to deal with a matter that has been most dis-
tasteful with us who have been intimately involved with
the Community College, even prior to its conception. At
the onset, as a designated spokesman for the Advisory
Board, I want to make it quite clear that no man de-
serves louder accolade for the day to day efforts over
the past 7 years to plan, administer, foster and support
the growth that we have experienced in all parts of the
State as does Dr. Charles Donnelly. No single other
person has sustained the vision and the practical
knowhow to see the thing through. Nor has there been
any other so available, open and candid; whether the
issues be personnel, properties or budgetary.
Make no mistake about it, the indictments in the Press
levelled by the budget director may have singled out Dr.
Donnelly, but in fact, knowing the elaborate procedure
that is entailed in budget transfers, is equally an
unjust indictment of the Campus Administrators, the
Advisory Boards, the Chancellor's Office, and ultimately
the Board of Regents. For those same transfers of
$521,000 involved us all. It would take but a cursory
review of last January's minutes to note that the
Advisory Board and the Board of Regents went into some
detail for the eventual budget approval.
The press release also mentioned a $300,000 item for a
work program. First, it should be mentioned that was
much nearer $200,000, and secondly, during the rapid
growth it is better to anticipate problems than to raise
a distress signal with its consequent negative reaction.
It only takes a glance at the record of progress that
has been achieved and then compare that growth with the
predictions that Dr. Donnelly made in 1970. In terms of
enrollment there has been only one per cent discrepancy.
It comes as no surprise that the Press upon viewing the
cutbacks inflicted upon the Administration of the
Community College System, and those for the next year's
Southern Campus, would be surprised and wish to pursue
its rationale.
We ask this question: What will happen to the present
services, normal growth, the expectations of the people
of Clark County; in view of tripling Campus space,
increased enrollment, normal salary increments, rising
utility costs, and only $10,491 added to the present
budget?
It is interesting to note that the same Board's minutes
that indicated budget transfers for the Community
College, also included $523,000 transfer for the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno. Of this amount $165,000 was
for building and grounds. Why did this elude the budget
director's indictment?
Finally, I personally, and I believe I share this view
with others, am shocked by what the budget director
views the Community College office as "an added layer of
administration." This only raises the fears we have
felt since the beginning; i. e., the University System,
with its long history of academic prestige, its large
alumni following, its large athletic support, could not
long tolerate an education for careers, for the commun-
ity, in a phrase, for the common man. It would be an
indictment to this body should that attitude be engen-
dered from such high places. If so, and left unchecked,
or if the central office be all but eliminated, then the
predictions and fears of past Legislatures will have
been realized, and the hopes of the people most depend-
ent on this educational alternative will again have
been thwarted.
Northern Nevada Community College Advisory Board Hugh S.
Collett, M. D., Chairman
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
At the meeting of the Northern Nevada Community
College Advisory Board on Tuesday, January 11, 1977,
the following resolution was unanimously passed:
The members of the Northern Nevada Community College
Advisory Board feel that to date the Community College
structure has worked extremely well. Until it can be
demonstrated that a better system is possible, we
strongly support a continuation of the Community Col-
lege as a Division of the University System with equal
autonomy to the other Divisions of the System. It is
our contention that the proposed modifications in the
Executive Budget would weaken the system and destroy
its effectiveness.
The members of the Northern Nevada Community College
Advisory Board are also of the opinion that Dr. Charles
Donnelly has done an outstanding job in leading the
Community College Division to its current position of
excellence and wholeheartedly support his continued
leadership.
Western Nevada Community College Advisory Board Grant
Anderson, Chairman
At the meeting in Reno of the Western Nevada Community
College Advisory Board on Wednesday, January 12, 1977,
the following RESOLUTION was passed, and directed to:
THE GOVERNOR OF NEVADA
THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS,
MEMBERS OF THE NEVADA STATE LEGISLATURE, AND THE
CITIZENS OF NEVADA
The Executive Budget recommended for the 1977-79 bien-
nium reduces the support per student to the Community
College Division. In fact, student support in 1978-79
is reduced to a level even below the support extended to
public school students in Nevada. This will restrict
the Community College program of training students for
jobs and the other special Community College programs
of educational services to the people.
It will particularly result in loss of vocational pro-
grams in rural communities.
Additionally, transfer of the Community College Adminis-
trator to the Chancellor's Office (as recommended in the
Executive Budget) would severely weaken the autonomy of
the Community Colleges. We believe the resulting Uni-
versity influence would interfere with the Community
College concept of occupational training which is of
great and growing value to the State of Nevada.
We believe that loss of the Community College Division
Central Administration would overload the Campus Admin-
istrators diverting them from giving full attention to
the needs of students to be trained for jobs and for
other community service to the people.
Because of these concerns we strongly recommend:
That the State funding to Community College be returned
to a reasonable level - not less than the amount of
support per student in the current biennium so that
services to students can be maintained.
That the Community College Division retain its present
standing as a Division equal in rank to other University
System Divisions, with the President reporting directly
to the State Board of Regents so that the Community
College concept of education for jobs and for the people
can be preserved.
That the Central Administration of Community Colleges be
preserved so that Campus Administrators can give full
attention to the education for jobs and other special
Community College services to students.
Clark County Community College, Faculty Senate George
Eversaul, President
At an emergency meeting of the Clark County Community
College Faculty Senate held Thursday, January 13, 1977,
the faculty unanimously supported the following:
1. A vote of confidence and sincere appreciation for
Dr. Charles Donnelly's dynamic and effective efforts
in leading the Community College Division.
2. That we support Dr. Donnelly's efforts in obtaining
adjustments in the Executive Budget which would
allow our faculty to continue to provide the quality
of education which our fellow Nevadans expect and
deserve.
3. That the currently proposed increase in appropria-
tion of approximately $10,000 seems grossly inade-
quate to account for student growth of 625 FTE,
and cost of living adjustments for classified and
professional staff.
35. Professional Salary Program for Nonteaching and Nonresearch
Faculty
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October, 1976 the Board
deferred for six months further action related to a pro-
posed position evaluation study and compensation plan for
nonteaching and nonresearch professional personnel, but
directed that the Presidents identify those positions which
would be included within such a study should the Board
determine at the expiration of the deferment that the study
should proceed.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this project be
reactivated and that:
1. The UNS Code be amended, not later than the May meeting,
by adding a new section which would read as follows:
Section 4.6.4 Nothing in this section shall be
construed as prohibiting the
implementation of a non-rank-related
compensation paid for nonteaching,
nonresearch professionals.
2. All nonteaching, nonresearch positions be included in
the study except those in the Cooperative Extension
Service and the Libraries. A separate proposal may be
made later concerning counselors and professionals in
the Libraries. This would not remove rank from the pro-
fessionals included in the study. It would establish
salary ranges for all such positions.
3. $24,000 be allocated from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Fund for the employment by the Chancellor of a
consulting firm to complete the study.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that if this course of action is
approved, the study can be completed before 1977-78 pro-
fessional personnel contracts are issued.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendation.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
36. Use of Contracts for Faculty
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in February, 1976 the
Board agreed to discontinue the use of contracts for pro-
fessional personnel, except for the initial year of employ-
ment, for all Divisions except DRI. This was effected for
1976-77 and the results were not satisfactory.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that contracts again be
used for all professional personnel, to be effective for
the 1977-78 budget year.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
37. 1977-1981 Comprehensive Plan
Dr. Al Stoess presented the final draft of the 1977-1981
Comprehensive Plan, noting that it is proposed that this
document be submitted to the Legislature by February 1,
as required by law.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the Comprehen-
sive Plan as submitted, with the exception of the section
on new programs.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
Mr. Karamanos left the meeting.
38. Summer Session Budgets
The following Estimative Budgets for the 1977 Summer Session
were submitted, with recommendation for approval from the
appropriate Division President and the Chancellor:
A. 1977 Summer Session, UNLV
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 35,065
Student Fees 548,000
Total $583,065
Application of Funds
Professional Compensation $510,880
Classified Compensation 14,685
Operating 21,500
Grants-in-Aid 13,500
Out-of-State Travel 2,500
Ending Fund Balance 20,000
Total $583,065
B. 1977 Summer Session, UNR
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 63,338
Student Fees 433,272
Total $496,610
Application of Funds
Professional Compensation $386,610
Classified Compensation 35,500
Wages 2,500
Out-of-State Travel 2,000
Operating 40,000
Grants-in-Aid 25,000
Contingency Reserve 5,000
Total $496,610
C. 1977 Coaching Clinic, UNR
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 0
Student Fees 10,500
Total $ 10,500
Application of Funds
Professional Compensation $ 6,450
Operating 3,000
Contingency Reserve 1,050
Total $ 10,500
D. 1977 Summer Sessions, CCD
Northern Nevada Community College
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,309
Student Fees 6,690
Total $ 7,999
Application of Funds
Professional Salary $ 6,000
Fringe Benefits 500
Operating 1,280
Ending Fund Balance 219
Total $ 7,999
Clark County Community College
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 3,593
Student Fees 148,795
Total $152,388
Application of Funds
Professional Salary $114,497
Fringe Benefits 13,700
Operating 5,000
Ending Fund Balance 19,191
Total $152,388
Western Nevada Community College - North Campus
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,627
Student Fees 38,813
Total $ 40,440
Application of Funds
Professional Salary $ 29,225
Classified Salary 640
Fringe Benefits 3,200
Operating 1,160
Ending Fund Balance 6,215
Total $ 40,440
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
39. Approval of Fund Transfers
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following
transfer from the UNS Computing Center Contingency Reserve:
#21 $7,004.75 to Southern Nevada Computer Facilities, to
provide funds for the reimbursement of services of a
classified employee at UNLV.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
40. Federal Capital Improvement Monies
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October, 1976 the Board
had authorized the Administration to review applicants from
within the University System for funds which would be avail-
able to Nevada under the Public Works Capital Development
Investment Act of 1976, and to submit such applications to
the State Public Works Board for those University projects
which were judged to be most needed and most likely to be
funded.
Dr. Humphrey noted that five applications were submitted,
3 from UNR, 1 from UNLV and 1 from WNCC-Carson City. These
completed applications were delivered to the State Public
Works Board on November 17, 1976, and were, in turn, trans-
mitted from the State Public Works Board to the State Coor-
dinator's Office on November 19, 1976. The State Coordina-
tor, Mr. Bruce Arkell, acting as Nevada's Clearing House,
did not mail the applications until December 2, 1976. The
stated deadline for receipt of applications by the Seattle
office of the Economic Development Administration for con-
sideration under the first round of funding was the close
of business December 3, 1976. The University's 5 applica-
tions arrived in Seattle on December 6, 1976. As a result,
the University was informed by EDA that the applications
will be held until the end of December, at which time a
determination will be made concerning whether funds will be
available for a second round of funding.
Chancellor Humphrey noted inclusion with the agenda of a
letter of explanation from Mr. Arkell (identified as Ref.
40 and filed with permanent minutes).
41. Clarification of Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October, 1976 the Board
instructed that Section 5, Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Board
of Regents Handbook, be clarified and that "internally" and
"externally" be defined. The following proposed amendment
was submitted to the November meeting:
Section 5. Guidelines for Implementation
1. At the Division level responsible Administrators must:
f. Publicize all available open positions both
internally and externally through bulletin
boards and advertising.
Internally shall mean within a Division of the
University of Nevada System and externally shall
mean within the other Divisions of the System and
outside the University of Nevada System.
This shall not be interpreted as requiring a search
even within the Division in order to fill positions
of academic Department Chairmen or, in CCD, posi-
tions of Directors who serve in the same capacity
as academic Department Chairmen do in the Univer-
sities.
Dr. Humphrey recalled that action on this proposed amendment
was deferred until the January meeting, at the request of
President Milam, to provide an opportunity to examine an
affirmative action statement approved for the Cooperative
Extension Service by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in
1971. A "Program for Equal Employment Opportunity in the
Nevada Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nevada,
Cooperating with the U. S. Department of Agriculture and
County Governments" was agreed to by the University of
Nevada in April, 1971, and signed by the Secretary of
Agriculture in October, 1971. This was in conformity with
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The pertinent
part of that statement reads: "Insofar as practical, posi-
tion vacancies are to be filled at the level they occur by
promotion from within the organization, encouraging promis-
ing employees to seek advancement, utilize their unique
skills and abilities, and/or to assume greater responsibil-
ity." The statement then specified how this internal re-
cruitment shall proceed.
Dr. Humphrey noted that the present wording of the UNS EEO-
-AA Program statement adopted March, 1975, might be consid-
ered as conflicting with the UNS-USDA agreement of 1971;
however, that agreement may not be fully in conformity with
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and with
Executive Order 11246 (9-24-65), as modified by Executive
Order 11375 (10-17-67). Of special concern is the following
statement found on page 5 of the Higher Education Guidelines
Executive Order 11246 (U. S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare. 10-1-72).
The University contractor must examine the recruitment
activities of each unit responsible for recruiting.
Where such an examination reveals a significantly lower
representation of women minorities in the University's
applicant pool than would reasonably be expected from
their availability in the work force, the contractor
must modify or supplement its recruiting policies by
vigorous and systematic efforts to locate and encourage
the candidacy of qualified women and minorities. Where
policies have the effect of excluding qualified womem
minorities, and where their effects cannot be mitigated
by the implementation of additional policies, such
policies must be eliminated.
Dr. Humphrey also noted that review of the 1971 UNS-USDA
agreement also reveals a grievance procedure substantially
different from the grievance procedure included in Section
8, Chapter 5, Title 4 of the Handbook, which is intended to
apply throughout the UNS.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following action:
1. Section 5, Chapter 5, Title 4 of the Handbook be amended
as follows:
Section 5. Guidelines for Implementation
1. At the Division level responsible Administrators
must:
f. Publicize all available open positions both
internally and externally through bulletin
boards and advertising.
Internally shall mean within a Division of the
University of Nevada System and externally shall
mean within the other Divisions of the System
and outside the University of Nevada System.
This shall not be interpreted as requiring a
search even within the Division in order to fill
positions of academic Department Chairmen, or,
in CCD, positions of Directors who serve in the
same capacity as academic Chairmen in the Uni-
versities; nor shall it be interpreted as alter-
ing the 1971 agreement between the UNS and the
U. S. Department of Agriculture related to the
Cooperative Extension Service.
2. The "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement and
Affirmative Action Program for the University of Nevada
System" (Chapter 5, Title 4 of the Handbook) and the
UNS-USDA agreement be reviewed by the Affirmative Action
Equal Opportunity Officers Council and the recommenda-
tions of that Council forwarded to the University
Officers, the Senates and the Board of Regents for
consideration.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendation.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
42. New Programs Proposed for Funding, 1977-79
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the 1977-79 UNS budget was
submitted to provide for existing programs, new students
within those programs, and additional programs which might
be authorized by the Board as having no significant finan-
cial impact. Presentation of new program proposals which
would require significant additional funding has been de-
layed for a variety of reasons; however, a proposal is now
ready and, if approved by the Board, will be transmitted to
Governor O'Callaghan and the Legislature.
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the new programs which
have previously been approved by the Board of Regents
(Phase II) but which have not been implemented, are as
follows:
University of Nevada, Reno Phase II Approved
M. S. in Computer Science 2/71
M. S. in Nursing (implemented with
Federal funds but discontinued
when those funds were withdrawn) 2/71
M. S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology 2/72
Ph. D. in Business Administration 3/71
M. A. in Geography 11/72
Physician's Assistant Program 3/73
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Education Specialist (Post-Masters) 12/70
M. A. in Psychology 3/71
Doctor of Business Administration 12/70
Community College Division
Dental Assistant/Hygienist, WNCC 2/73
Dr. Humphrey recalled that 3 additional programs for UNR
were approved earlier in the meeting: Ph. D. in Sociology,
Master of Public Administration, and the Medical School
Program, with the first 2 presented as not requiring
significant funding for implementation.
Dr. Humphrey further noted that proposed new programs have
been discussed extensively by the Chancellor's Advisory
Cabinet.
President Milam has requested 1977-79 funds for implementa-
tion of 4 new programs and has assigned the following
Divisional priority: (1) M. S. in Computer Science, (2)
Medical School, (3) M. S. in Nursing, and (4) M. S. in
Speech Pathology and Audiology. President Donnelly has
requested funding for the Dental Hygiene program at CCCC
which was originally scheduled to open Fall, 1977, but
cannot, under any circumstances, open until Fall, 1978.
Budgets for all programs except the Medical School were
included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 42 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that State funding be sought
for 4 of these requested new programs in the following
amounts and priority (eliminating overhead costs):
1977-78 1978-79
(1) Medical School, UNR $ $270,000
(2) Dental Hygiene, CCCC 48,400 74,000
(3) M. S. in Computer Science, UNR 70,000 103,000
(4) M. S. in Nursing, UNR 76,600 104,600
$195,000 $551,600
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
43. Special Equipment Requests
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the UNS 1977-79 budget
request sought normal replacement of equipment. The reduc-
tions of that budget request reflected by the Executive
Budget reduction are significant and Dr. Humphrey recommend-
ed that special consideration of an appropriation in the
amount of $876,200 be requested from the State General Fund,
as follows:
(1) $281,500 for equipment in the Solar Energy Research
Facility, DRI. The 1975 Legislature funded the build-
ing, which is now available with limited equipment.
(2) $172,500 for equipment for Life Sciences Building, UNLV
(from a list submitted earlier as part of the operating
budget).
(3) $203,850 for equipment for various CCD programs.
(4) $175,150 for equipment for UNR.
(5) $43,200 for equipment for Computing Center.
Equipment lists were included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 43 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Mr. John Buchanan returned to the meeting.
44. Medical Examination Requirements for Admission
President Milam and Vice President Gentile requested that
the policy requiring a physical examination for admission
to UNLV and UNR be discontinued effective Fall, 1977, and
submitted the following rationale in support of their
request:
We make this request for a variety of reasons. First of
all, we find that the requirement is discriminatory and
does not serve as a public health measure because our
many hundreds of part-time and continuing education stu-
dents attend classes without having such an exam. Our
approximately 700 employees on the UNLV Campus as well
as the employees on the Reno Campus also are not requir-
ed to take physical examinations. We feel that the ex-
amination too often is perfunctory and, in the opinion
of our Student Health Center Physician, it is felt that
a student health questionnaire would prove to be an
effective instrument to be used by the Health Centers
for those students seeking aid from our respective
Health Centers.
Therefore, since only a portion of our respective
student bodies must face this requirement and since it
places a financial burden on the student, and since it
is not, in our opinion, an effective instrument, we
recommend the discontinuance of the practice of re-
quiring health examination as a condition of admission
to the University.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
ASUN President Jim Stone spoke in support of the
recommendation.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation. Motion to second by Mrs. Knudtsen, failed to
carry by the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. James Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr.
Ross
Yes - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi,
Miss Mason
(Bylaws require five affirmative votes to carry an issue.)
45. Interview and Recruiting Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $5,000 be allocated
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account to the
UNR Interview and Recruiting Fund, noting that interview
and recruiting funds for the other Divisions are adequate
at the present time.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
approved without dissent.
46. Affirmative Action Information
By consensus, the affirmative action report requested by
Miss Mason was postponed until the February meeting.
47. Collective Bargaining
By consensus, the presentation by Mr. Karamanos concerning
local government collective bargaining was postponed until
the February meeting.
48. New Business
Mrs. Fong spoke concerning complaints from the Fine Arts
students and requested that Dr. Gentile investigate the
matter.
49. Resolution Regarding Western Athletic Conference
Mr. Ross moved approval of the following resolution:
That the University of Nevada be authorized to enter
into a dialogue with the Western Athletic Conference
as to the feasibility of membership.
Mr. Ross stated that his assumption in proposing the
resolution was that this dialogue would include faculty
and Administration.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi. Motion was withdrawn by
Mr. Ross prior to the completion of a vote.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda was
submitted. The Information Agenda is on file in the Chancellor's
Office and contains the following items:
(1) Information Concerning Intercollegiate Athletics
Programs
(2) Amendment of Grant-in-Aid Policy
(3) Report of Foreign Travel
(4) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(5) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(6) Report of Fund Transfers
(7) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(8) Progress of University Projects
(9) Mackay School of Mines Press Releases
(10) USUNS Constitution
(11) Status Report, State Public Works Board
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
01-14-1977