January 28-29, 1988
1-28-1988
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
January 28-29, 1988
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Multi Purpose
Room, Northern Nevada Community College, in Elko.
Members present: Mrs. June F. Whitley, Chairman
Mr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Mrs. Joan Kenney
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Patricia Crookham (NNCC),
Frank Hartigan (UNR), Beverly Funk (CCCC), Bill Marchant (UNLV),
Dale Pugsley (WNCC), Steve Wheatcraft (DRI), David Wilkins (TMCC)
and Jim Williams (Unit).
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whitley at 3:00 P.M.
on Thursday, January 28, 1988.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and
filed with the permanent minutes) containing the following
items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held De-
cember 3-4, 1987 and the minutes of the special tele-
conference meeting held December 18, 1987.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the addition of the following person to the
UNLV Engineering Advisory Council:
Albert J. Jicha, Long Beach, California
(4) Approved the addition of the following persons to the
UNLV Nevada Institute of Contemporary Art Advisory
Committee:
Brad Burch, Las Vegas
Thomas Beam, Las Vegas
Frank Fertitta, Jr., Las Vegas
Robin Greenspun, Henderson
Mike Mc Collum, Las Vegas
Barbara Molasky, Las Vegas
Tom Schoeman, Las vegas
(5) Approved the addition of the following persons to the
UNR College of Agriculture Advisory Board:
Thomas W. Ballow, Reno
Dallas Byington, Minden
Don J. Davis, Las Vegas
Jack O. Walther, Reno
J. La Var Young, Austin
(6) Board of Regents policy requires an annual reporting
to the Board of actual expenditures versus budgeted
expenditures. These reports were distributed at the
meeting and are filed in the Regents Office.
(7) Approved the following interlocal agreement:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV Department of Sociology
and Nevada Agency for Nuclear Project
Effective: Upon execution through August 15, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $50,000
Purpose : National survey of the attitudes and
behaviors of members of general public
regarding location of a high-level
radioactive waste facility in Southern
Nevada.
Mr. Klaich moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approval
of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the or-
der of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
2. Chairman's Report
Chairman Whitley gave a progress report on tuition plans and
indicated that UNS postponed any decision on this matter be-
cause it did not want to encounter problems associated with
other State plans.
The Education Savings Plan of 1987 proposed by Senator Ted
Kennedy (or an improved variation subsequently proposed by
President Reagan in his State of the Union Address) could
offset the need for Nevada to establish a separate plan.
The national proposals, if approved, would allow taxpayers
to invest in U. S. Savings Bonds tax-free, provided the
money is used for College tuition. This will encourage
early savings and would address concerns the Board has had
about making higher education affordable for future gener-
ations.
Mrs. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary of the Board, reported that
the annual conference for the Association of Governing
Boards will be held in Washington, D. C. on March 11-13,
1988. Chairman Whitley and Chancellor Dawson are scheduled
to attend the Seminar for Board Chairpersons and Chief
Executives of Public Higher Education, and Mrs. Moser is
serving on the Planning Committee for the Seminar for Pro-
fessional Staff/Board Secretaries. Chairman Whitley has
been requested to speak on the process of President/Chan-
cellor Searches, and Mrs. Moser has been requested to speak
on the Board Secretary as a career choice.
3. Report on Health Care Education Task Force
The Board of Regents established the Health Care Education
Task Force in June, 1987 to identify health care education
issues of Statewide concern. The task force, Chaired by
Vice Chancellor Warren Fox, is composed of representatives
of the 6 UNS teaching institutions, as well as Statewide
health care representatives. (See Ref. D, filed in the
Regents Office.)
A progress report on activities of the task force was pre-
sented, as well as recommendations concerning the articu-
lation of nursing students within the System. A final re-
port will be submitted to the Board in the Fall.
The Board requested the task force to re-evaluate the com-
position of the Health Care Education Task Force.
Dr. Fox described each of the various nursing articulation
proposals and recommendations for articulation. Mrs.
Whitley questioned the Presidents and the recommendation
concerning additional discretionary monies for nursing
programs, and it was determined that this recommendation
could best be met at the individual Campus level because
there are many competing needs at each Campus, and nursing
is just one of the many requests.
There was a lengthy discussion on nursing accreditation.
Resources for accrediting disciplines are determined by the
Campus President, and discussion was held on whether or not
accreditation would enhance the nursing program with respect
to articulation.
Several opinions were given by the Presidents. President
Meacham supported the National League of Nursing (NLN) ac-
creditation, saying CCCC already has it. President Gwaltney
felt very strongly that NLN accreditation does not improve
articulation, but, on the other hand, without Systemwide NLN
accreditation transferring procedures may be difficult.
President Berg felt that the Northwest Accrediting Associa-
tion and the State Board of Nursing regulations were satis-
factory, but if the Board required NLN accreditation at
NNCC, it would comply. President Calabro supported Presi-
dent Berg's remarks, and added that WNCC's graduates have
had no problems obtaining employment.
Northwest accreditation does not accredit programs, but
rather the quality of the institution. President Crowley
stated that program accreditation tends to interfere with
institutional planning. The process for program accredita-
tion helps immensely because peers from out-of-state come
in and advise which programs are good or which need improve-
ment. He stated he feels that UNR should continue to ad-
dress this nursing issue but that with this report there
has been tremendous progress, and UNR is willing to make
adjustments.
The report indicated that nurses recommend NLN accredita-
tion. Mrs. Sheerin expressed the hope that the Community
Colleges would seek NLN accreditation. However, funding
should be addressed. It was suggested that a request be
made to the Legislature for funds. President Crowley em-
phasized that many other disciplines want resources to a-
chieve accreditation and that it is expensive.
Discussion continued on page 81.
The meeting recessed and reconvened at 8:15 A.M., Friday, Janu-
ary 29, 1988, with all Regents present except Mrs. Kenney.
4. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mrs. Sheerin, seconded by Mrs. Sparks, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profession-
al competence or physical or mental health of a person in
accordance with NRS 241.030.
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Galla-
gher.
5. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson reported that UNS Student Minority Out-
reach Task Force, formed to increase the number of minority
students who attend UNS institutions, is holding meetings
with representatives of Nevada minority groups. He indicat-
ed that final recommendations may be submitted to the Board
in June.
CCCC expects to move into the new Las Vegas Health Sciences
facility on West Charleston next Summer, and the School of
Medicine programs will move in next Fall. CCCC and UNR have
signed agreements concerning operation and administration of
the new building.
5 candidates for the position of Executive Director of the
UNS Computing Services are being interviewed and a final
recommendation may be submitted to the Board in March.
The System Administration building is progressing on sched-
ule.
The Community Colleges are completing a new salary schedule
which outlines criteria upon which new hires and initial
placement will occur. Also being explored is a point system
designed to maintain equity among salaries on Campus.
President Taranik has been appointed to Chair a newly formed
UNS Research Council which will make recommendations to the
Chancellor on how to boost UNS research efforts. Members
include the 2 University Presidents, their Academic Affairs
Vice Presidents and Graduate School Deans. The Council's
goals include acquiring major new Systemwide research pro-
grams, assisting in coordination of existing research pro-
grams at the System level, and making UNS more competitive
nationally in research acquisitions.
6. Emergency Item: Request to Use Capital Improvement Fee
Funds, NNCC
President Berg requested approval to consider an emergency
item on the agenda to use Capital Improvement Fee Funds at
NNCC.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept an emergency item concerning the
use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds at NNCC. Mr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
President Berg requested approval to use $20,000 from the
Capital Improvement Fee Fund for cash flow purposes. NNCC
is faced with an extraordinary charge by the Dupont Company
for a course in statistical design for metallurgists. The
cost will be recovered from registration fees and restored
to the Capital Improvement Fee Fund.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the utilization of $20,000
from the Capital Improvement Fee Fund at NNCC. Mrs. Sheerin
seconded. Motion carried.
7. Approved the Appointment of Acting Vice President for
Business Affairs, UNLV
Approved the appointment of Mr. Harold Scott as Acting Vice
President for Business Affairs until a permanent replacement
is named.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the appointment of Mr. Harold
Scott as Acting Vice President for Business Affairs at UNLV.
Mr. Karamanos seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved to Name Area, NNCC
Approved naming the aspen grove located outside the Learning
Resource Center, Mc Mullen Hall, the Fred Harris Grove in
honor of the many contributions Mr. Harris has made to the
College. This recommendation was first proposed by the
Faculty Senate, and Faculty Senate Chairperson Patricia
Crookham made acknowledgments concerning Mr. Harris, and in-
troduced his daughter, Nancy Harris Mc Lelland.
Mr. Foley moved approval to name the aspen grove the Fred
Harris Grove at NNCC. Mr. Karamanos seconded. Motion car-
ried.
Chairman Whitley resumed the gavel.
9. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNLV
Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status at UNLV for the
following:
James C. Harper, Emeritus Associate Professor of Accounting,
February 1, 1988
Edward J. Billingham, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, July
1, 1988
Richard E. Basile, Emeritus Professor of Hotel Administra-
tion, July 1, 1988
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
Status at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, NNCC
Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status at NNCC for the
following:
Ruth Holland, Emeritus Instructor of Nursing, May 16, 1988
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
Status at NNCC. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
11. Approved Sabbatical Leaves, 1988-89, TMCC and DRI
Nevada Revised Statutes and Board of Regents policy provide
for total number of sabbatical leaves which may be awarded
each year. Utilizing the criteria followed in previous
years, the maximum available leaves for 1988-89 are 2 for
TMCC and 2 for DRI.
A. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended the sabbatical leaves available to TMCC be
awarded to the following:
Theresa Brychta, English/Humanities, Spring 1989
Jo Anne Dain, Business, Spring 1989
Alternates
Jerry Frandsen, Business, Spring 1989
Patricia Hampton, Dental, Spring 1989
See Ref. B for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the sabbatical leaves
at TMCC. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
B. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommend-
ed the sabbatical leave available to DRI be awarded to
the following:
Michael Emerson Campana, Water Resources Center,
Academic Year 1988-89
See Ref. C for summary of proposed project filed in the
Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the sabbatical leave at
DRI. Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approved Resolution
Chancellor Dawson presented the following resolution honor-
ing Mr. Herman Westfall, Vice President for Business Affairs
at UNLV, who retired December 31, 1987:
RESOLUTION #88-2
WHEREAS, Herman Westfall has served with distinction as
the chief financial officer at the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, from 1962 through 1987, a quarter of a cen-
tury, and retired on December 31, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, since 1962 he has been instrumental in deci-
sions concerning the growth at the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, from the time it was a branch Campus to a
major autonomous University in the State today; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Westfall was responsible for the physical
plant operation and has guided the growth at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, from buildings to land-
scaping; and,
WHEREAS, he was Secretary-Treasurer of the non-profit
Land Foundation, a corporation of private citizens who
purchased land surrounding the Campus then sold it to
UNLV at cost plus accrued expenses, thereby allowing
purchase at greatly reduced costs; and,
WHEREAS, in 1968 Mr. Westfall was named liaison to the
State Public Works Board, which supervises construction
of State-owned buildings, thereby providing System input
to that august body; and,
WHEREAS, he has been one of the most respected members
of the University of Nevada System, and considered a
friend by all; and,
WHEREAS, his concern and love for southern Nevada have
made him an active member of his church and community
organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada System, on behalf of
its individual members, the Administration, the faculty,
staff and students, hereby expresses to Mr. Herman West-
fall its most sincere appreciation for his dedicated and
effective service to the University of Nevada System;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Regents sincerely hope
that his interest in and support of the System will con-
tinue and that the System community will continue to
benefit from his wise counsel.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the resolution honoring Mr.
Herman Westfall. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
13. Nominations for 1988 Distinguished Nevadan Awards, UNR and
UNLV
Mrs. Sheerin moved, and Mr. Klaich seconded, that the fol-
lowing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May,
1988:
Mr. Robert A. Cashell
Mr. Norman Glaser
Mr. Ernest Martinelli
Dr. Noah Smernoff
Motion carried.
Mr. Karamanos moved, and Mr. Klaich seconded, that the fol-
lowing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May,
1988:
Judge Roger D. Foley
Mr. Jimmy Gay
Dr. Kenny Guinn
Mr. Johnny Ribeiro
Motion carried.
14. Nominations for 1988 Honorary Associate Degrees
Mrs. Sparks moved, and Mrs. Sheerin seconded, that the fol-
lowing persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree
and that the awards be presented at Commencement at CCCC in
May, 1988:
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Col. Oscar Heinlein, USAF Retired
Motion carried.
Mr. Eardley moved, and Mrs. Gallagher seconded, that the
following persons be honored with an Honorary Associate
Degree and that the awards be presented at Commencement at
NNCC in May, 1988:
Dr. George Manilla
Mrs. Wilma L. Mc Dougall
Motion carried.
Mr. Eardley moved, and Mr. Klaich seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at TMCC in May,
1988:
Mrs. Lynn Atcheson
Mr. Thomas R. C. "Spike" Wilson
Motion carried.
Mr. Eardley moved, and Mrs. Sparks seconded, that the fol-
lowing persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree
and that the awards be presented at Commencement at WNCC in
May, 1988:
Mrs. Patricia Bates
Mr. Carl Dodge
Motion carried.
15. Nominations for 1988 Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Mrs. Gallagher moved, and Mrs. Sparks seconded, that the
following persons be honored with an Honorary Doctorate
Degree and that the awards be presented at Commencement at
UNR in May, 1988:
Mr. Daniel J. Byron
Mr. John H. Midby
Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher moved, and Mrs. Sparks seconded, that the
following person be honored with an Honorary Doctorate
Degree and that the award be presented at Commencement at
UNLV in May, 1988:
Mr. James I. Gibson
Motion carried.
3. Report on Health Care Education Task Force (continued)
Mrs. Gallagher moved that all UNS teaching institutions ob-
tain National League of Nursing accreditation as soon as
possible, but not later than June 30, 1989. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Mr. Eardley voted no. Motion carried.
If NLN accreditation is unobtainable by June 30, 1989, the
institution will report to the Board and request an exten-
sion.
16. Discussion of Preliminary 1989-91 Biennial Budget
Parameters and Priorities
Vice Chancellor Sparks discussed the preliminary 1989-91
UNS Biennial Budget parameters and priorities.
In a plan designated to shore up the System's base budget
to accommodate for ever-increasing student growth and other
demands, the 1989-91 Biennial Budget Request will include
full funding of formulas previously adopted by an Interim
Legislative Committee established in 1985 to study Nevada's
system of funding higher education. The recommendations of
that Interim Committee, comprised of Nevada lawmakers, edu-
cators and citizens, were presented to the 1987 Session of
the Legislature, which funded a percentage of the formulas.
The 1989-91 budget approach seeks full funding of the formu-
las, to be phased in over the 2-year period. These formulas
would improve funding for support services, boost the number
of full-time faculty at Community Colleges, increase the
number of graduate assistants at Universities, tie library
book acquisitions to a formula, reduce student/faculty
ratios to levels enjoyed prior to 1981, and provide an on-
going budget to replace and maintain equipment.
Because the base budget would provide funds for a number of
requests previously placed in the "enhancement budget", Mr.
Sparks stated that enhancement requests would be prioritized
under "requests for new funding" (no longer an enhancement
budget) and would be reduced to several categories rather
than a long list.
Mr. Sparks indicated that it is anticipated that salaries
and increased funding for the merit system will be the num-
ber one priority and that beyond salaries, one larger cate-
gory would include requests to improve research and develop-
ment to aid the State's economic development and diversifi-
cation efforts, a category to improve and modernize academic
and administrative (student records) computing, and a cate-
gory for new programs.
The Chancellor's Office has commissioned two national salary
surveys, one comparing University faculty to counterparts
nationwide, and the other comparing Community College facul-
ty. Results will be used to develop a salary request this
Spring for 1989-91.
17. Approved Handbook Change, General Policy on Equal Employment
Opportunity
Approved a change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8, Sec-
tion 5, Subsection 1f(2), Guidelines for Implementation:
This shall not be interpreted as requiring a search even
within the institution in order to fill POSITIONS BY
INTERNAL INSTITUTIONAL PROMOTION, positions of academic
Department Chairmen or positions of Directors in a Com-
munity college who serve in the same capacity as aca-
demic Chairman do in the Universities; nor shall it be
interpreted as altering the 1971 agreement between the
UNS and the U. S. Department of Agriculture relating to
the Cooperative Extension Service.
The capitalized addition will clarify the policy on internal
institutional promotions.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing Equal Employment Opportunity. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Approved Guidelines, Presidential Performance Evaluations
Approved the policy for Presidential Performance Evaluations
as contained in Ref. E, filed with the permanent minutes.
After considerable discussion regarding the appraisal proc-
ess, the following amendments were made to the policy found
in Ref. E, Page 1 of 4:
II. THE APPRAISAL PROCESS
The performance of each College and University President
will be appraised within the 1st year of his/her tenure
and at least once every 4 years thereafter. The Board
of Regents or the President may request a performance
appraisal in intervals of less than 4 years.
The performance appraisal will be conducted by a com-
mittee of four: the Chancellor, a member of the Board
of Regents designated by that body, and two persons with
knowledge of and experience in higher education to be
selected by the Board of Regents from a list prepared
by the Chancellor, with input from the Council of Presi-
dents to be appraised.
The Appraisal Committee will gather information for the
appraisal from pertinent Vice Presidents and Deans, all
Regents, and representative samples of administrative
and academic Department Heads, faculty, students, alumni
and community leaders.
In order to insure anonymity, this information may be
gathered through mailed surveys and will be tabulated,
collated and summarized for the Appraisal Committee's
use by an outside, professional agency. The results of
the surveys will be discussed at length with the Ap-
praisal Committee, and a general report will be prepared
for use by the Appraisal Committee in its appraisal re-
view session with the President.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the policy as amended for
Presidential Performance Evaluations. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
19. Approved UNS Estate Tax Fund Policies and Procedures and
Applications Guidelines
Approved the UNS Estate Tax Fund Policies and Procedures
and the accompanying Application Guidelines, as contained
in Ref. F, filed with the permanent minutes.
In September, 1987 Chancellor Dawson appointed a Systemwide
Committee to draft policies and procedures for use of funds
which will be generated by the federal estate tax rebate
funds as they become available to UNS after 1989. Funds
collected from date of passage of the statute through 1989
have been allocated by the Nevada State Legislature and are
included in the UNS Biennial Budgets.
Beginning in 1989, the Regents' Committee authorized by the
NRS will begin its deliberations.
These procedures will be placed in the Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 10.
After discussion regarding the reporting authority, the fol-
lowing amendment was made to the policy found in Ref. F,
Page 6 or 9:
5. The Committee Chair will present Committee recom-
mendations to the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the UNS Estate Tax Fund
Policies and Procedures and Applications Guidelines as
amended. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
It was noted that the institutions would bear the cost for
its members who serve on the Committee.
20. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held January 28, 1988, were made by Regent
Joseph Foley, Chairman.
Note: The following new program proposal received prior
approval to follow the Phase I, II process. This is
the final proposal to be submitted in this format.
(1) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an M. F. A. in Art
at UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in the Re-
gents Office.
This program will build upon the B. A. and B. F. A.
programs which are in place at UNLV. Admission to the
program will require a minimum 3.0 grade point average
and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or its equivalent.
Prospective students also will be required to submit
a portfolio of creative work. Completion of 60 credits
which include 30 credits in studio courses, will be re-
quired. As a specialized professional degree in studio
art, general mastery of either 2-dimensional areas
(painting, drawing, printmaking, photograph) or 3-di-
mensional areas (ceramics and sculpture) will be re-
quired for completion of the degree.
The proposed date of implementation is Fall, 1988.
Consultants brought to UNLV to evaluate the program
felt the proposal to be sound, and the faculty quali-
fied. The National Association of Schools of Art and
Design, accrediting organization for the M. F. A.
degree, has visited the Campus and met with students,
faculty and Administrators.
Funding needs are estimated at $64,100 for the 1st year
of the program, increasing to $88,150 by the 4th year.
Current facilities are adequate, with some space modi-
fications. Due to a donation by Mr. Tom Beam, the
gallery space has been increased. One additional full-
time faculty, as well as 4 graduate assistants are
being requested.
President Maxson introduced Mr. Mike Mc Collum, Profes-
sor of Art at UNLV.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost John
Unrue stated that the B. F. A. program has already been
accredited and there are already 9 faculty members in
place.
Mrs. Sheerin noted that the Art Department has not
created a new position in the last 10 years. Dr. Unrue
explained that the Art Department has been focusing on
equipment and space for the Department during the last
several years and the community has been very support-
ive of their efforts. The "Year of the Arts" at UNLV
has brought in many resources to the Department.
Mrs. Sparks commended Professor Mc Collum and his staff
in preparing this proposal and for soliciting donations
to the Art Department from the private sector. Dr.
Unrue announced that Professor Mc Collum has been se-
lected "Outstanding Artist of the Year" by the Nevada
State Council of the Arts. His art has been displayed
at WNCC's XS Gallery and is now being displayed in a
one-man art show in Boston.
(2) President Crowley discussed the College of Education's
new 5-year teacher certification program as an informa-
tional item. In response to a national move to im-
prove teacher training, beginning July 1, 1988, stu-
dents enrolling in a teacher education program will be
expected to complete an integrated 5-year curriculum
leading to a baccalaureate degree at the end of 4 years
and certification upon completion of the 5th year.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dennis Brown stated
that students will be required to take more fundamental
course work, more courses in the discipline in which
the student plans to teach, more study of research in
areas of child development and learning theory, and
selective graduate-level course work during the 5th
year. In addition, students will be involved in more
intensive internship during the 5th year and each will
receive a "teacher mentor" assigned by the Washoe
County School District. UNR has been participating
in the Holmes' Group consortium and these changes are
similar to those of the Holmes' agenda.
Mr. Foley questioned whether there would be an initial
impact on enrollment and whether the interns would
continue to be paid a stipend. Dr. Brown stated that
there may be a moderate drop, but that this program
will soon be a national norm. There may be short-term
variations in enrollment, but the long-term variations
look promising. With regard to stipends, the students
are now getting paid but the future is uncertain.
President Maxson stated that UNLV will continue with
its present program, but will monitor UNR's program
for possible changes at UNLV.
Dr. Brown informed the Committee that the higher educa-
tion Ph. D. programs are being discussed across the
nation with respect to "teaching" in the classroom.
Traditionally, graduate assistants are sometimes thrown
into a classroom without any teaching experience. UNR
has adopted a teacher preparation program for graduate
assistants which is working very well.
(3) Approved the Board of Regents consideration to create
a separate College of Engineering at UNLV, effective
February 1, 1988. The new College will be called the
Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. Dr. William
Wells, current Director of the School, will assume the
title of Dean. The current Engineering Departments
would be divided into the following: Department of
Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineer-
ing, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Depart-
ment of Computer Science. Architecture will continue
as a program in the Hughes College of Engineering.
In 1984 the Board approved a Phase I and Phase II re-
port for the then new School of Engineering and Com-
puter Science. This report will be updated and pre-
sented in March, 1988 for the College of Engineering.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Gallagher second-
ed. Motion carried.
21. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held January 28, 1988, were made by Regent Carolyn Sparks,
Chairman.
(1) Mr. Bill Hartman of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, UNS
independent auditing firm, reported on the June 30,
1987 UNS Consolidated Financial Statements and also
comparisons of the operations during years 1977, 1986
and 1987. The Financial Statements were approved and
are filed in the Regents Office.
The institution financial statements will be presented
at the March 3-4, 1988 meeting.
(2) Mr. John Surina and Mr. Alan Koehn of Deloitte, Haskins
and Sells, UNS independent auditing firm, reported on
the June 30, 1987 Uns Consolidated Constructive Service
Letter (Management Letter). The Constructive Service
Letter was approved and is filed in the Regents Office.
The institution constructive service letters will be
presented at the March 3-4, 1988 meeting.
The Committee requested that a report be presented as
the recommendations on the Standards and Documentation
at UNSCS from the Constructive Service Letter are im-
plemented.
Mr. Klaich commended Deloitte, Haskins and Sells for
its promptness in preparing and reporting to the Board.
Mr. Hartman stated that this report was made easier
with cooperation from the Internal Audit staff and
Campus controllers.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Continuing Education Division, July
1, 1986 through June 30, 1987. The audit report was
approved and is filed in the Regents Office.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the Associated Students of Clark County
Community College, July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987.
The audit report was approved and is filed in the
Regents Office.
It was noted that a majority of the recommendations in
the audit have been implemented.
(5) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the Associ-
ated Students of the University of Nevada-Reno audit.
The follow-up report is filed in the Regents Office.
(6) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the UNR ASUN
Bookstore audit. The follow-up report is filed in the
Regents Office.
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
OMB Circular A-110 audit of Federal Grants and Con-
tracts for the 2 years ended June 30, 1986. The re-
port is filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Sheerin complimented Mrs. Cardinal and the Campus
controllers for their endeavors in improving the report-
ing methods and reporting to the Committee in such a timely
manner.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Motion carried.
22. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held January 28, 1988, were made by Regent
James Eardley, Chairman.
(1) Approved to use $1,919.44 from the Capital Improvement
Fee Fund for curb and gutter work done by the City of
Elko on the Phase III project at NNCC.
(2) Approved to use $248,553 from the Capital Improvement
Fee Fund for the following projects at TMCC:
A. Removal of asbestos from ceilings in 4
classrooms/offices. $ 15,000
B. Phase IV improvements and remodeling.
The Board previously gave permission to
use $100,000 from the Capital Improvement
Fee Fund for Phase IV costs covered by the
Public Works Board budget. See Ref. B-2,
filed in the Regents Office. $233,553
The Committee expressed concern about removing asbestos
from other institutional buildings throughout the Sys-
tem. Vice Chancellor Sparks reported that the State
has appropriated funds for asbestos removal. However,
TMCC was not included in this appropriation. The
process of removing asbestos varies and costs are
very high.
(3) Approved to use up to $250,000 from the Capital Im-
provement Fee Fund to provide for 5 elevators in the
new resident halls project (1 in each building) at
UNLV. This request was made as a result of the rec-
ommendation from the Governor's Committee on the
Handicapped. The original construction plans in-
dicated that the first floors of each building would
be barrier-free and, after consultation, this request
to make all floors accessible to handicapped persons
has come to the Budget and Finance Committee.
(4) Approved the following Self-Supporting Budgets for
Summer Sessions at the following institutions:
A. University of Nevada-Reno
1987 1988
Projected Budget
Actual Estimate
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ 195,935 $ 198,492
Fees 604,002 652,032
Special Programs 42,000 20,000
Transfers In 35,341 38,000
Total Source of Funds $ 877,278 $ 908,524
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 459,840 $ 492,832
Fringe Benefits 5,517 5,914
Classified Salaries 25,587 -0-
Fringe Benefits 7,230 -0-
Wages 10,735 18,275
Fringe Benefits 1,288 2,193
Operating 76,864 82,163
Out-of-State Travel 6,298 9,000
Transfers Out 85,427 108,141
Ending Account Balance 198,492 190,006
Total Use of Funds $ 877,278 $ 908,524
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ 476,803 $ 449,198
Student Fees 1,186,552 1,234,014
Total Source of Funds $1,663,355 $1,683,212
Expenditures
Prof Sal (LA + .18 FTE) $ 948.918 $1,138,700
Fringe Benefits 12,078 24,310
Class Sal (1.0 FTE) 23,072 26,241
Fringe Benefits 4,614 5,248
Wages 2,440 3,000
Fringe Benefits 24 60
Operating 55,964 56,138
Out-of-State Travel 1,590 3,000
Transfers Out 165,457 6,000
Ending Account Balance 449,198 420,515
Total Source of Funds $1,663,355 $1,683,212
C. Clark County Community College
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ 93,000
Registration Fees 252,500
Total Source of Funds $ 345,500
Expenditures
Professional Contracts $ 215,000
Classified Personnel 10,000
Wages 6,000
Fringe Benefits 8,000
Out-of-State Travel 3,000
Operating Expenses 25,000
Ending Account Balance 78,500
Total Use of Funds $ 345,500
D. Truckee Meadows Community College
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ 58,290 $ 78,476
Registration Fees 80,488 85,860
Total Source of Funds $ 138,778 $ 164,336
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 52,547 $ 57,912
Fringe Benefits 877 967
Class Sal (1.0 FTE) -0- 13,358
Fringe Benefits -0- 4,063
Wages 822 880
Fringe Benefits 14 15
Operating 6,032 30,542
Out-of-State Travel -0- 1,000
Transfers Out 10 12,000
Ending Account Balance 78,476 43,599
Total Source of Funds $ 138,778 $ 164,336
E. Western Nevada Community College
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ -0- $ 4,573
Registration Fees 30,497 30,500
Total Source of Funds $ 30,497 $ 35,073
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 18,750 $ 19,750
Fringe Benefits 368 950
In-State Travel 987 1,000
General Operating 5,819 6,000
Ending Account Balance 4,573 7,373
Total Use of Funds $ 30,497 $ 35,073
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Karamanos second-
ed. Motion carried.
It was clarified that in the above item 3, "up to" $250,000
of the Capital Improvement Fee Fund will be used for the 5
elevators in the new residence halls at UNLV.
23. Approved Good Neighbor Tuition Policy
Approved the following Good Neighbor Tuition Policy.
This policy would allow for differential tuition for those
undergraduate or graduate students enrolling at UNR, TMCC,
WNCC or NNCC from specified high schools, or residents re-
siding within the counties of these high schools in states
bordering Nevada.
A graduate of a specifically designated high school or
Community College, in a state bordering on Nevada, may
be charged a differential tuition when enrolling as an
undergraduate or graduate student at Northern Nevada
Community College, Truckee Meadows Community College,
University of Nevada-Reno or Western Nevada Community
College. Furthermore, an individual who resides in a
county in which a designated high school or Community
College is located and who has maintained a legal bona-
fide resident status for a period of at least 12 con-
secutive months prior to the first day of the semester
in which enrollment is sought, may also be charged a
differential tuition.
Northern Nevada Community College, Truckee Meadows
Community College, University of Nevada-Reno and Western
Nevada Community College have identified those high
schools and Community Colleges, located in areas of
Northern California bordering Nevada for which a town
or city in Nevada provides a significant source of goods
and services:
Modoc County, California
Modoc High School
Surprise Valley High School
Warner High School
Lassen County, California
Credence High School
Herlong High School
Lassen Community College
Lassen High School
Plumas County, California
Almanor High School
Beckworth High School
Chester Jr-Sr High School
Feather River Community College
Greenville Jr-Sr High School
Indian Valley High School
Portola Jr-Sr High School
Quincy Jr-Sr High School
Sierra High School
Sierra County, California
Downieville Jr-Sr High School
Loyalton High School
Nevada County, California
Tahoe-Truckee Jr-Sr High School
Placer County, California
North Tahoe High School
Sierra High School
El Dorado County, California
Mt. Tallac High School
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Tahoe High School
Alpine County, California
includes residents of the designated high
school or Community College districts in
El Dorado or Mono Counties
Mono County, California
Coleville High School
Lee Vining High School
Mammoth High School
Inyo County, California
Big Pine High School
Bishop High School
Palisade High School
The differential tuition will be $200 per semester.
This policy will be effective for qualified students
enrolling for the Fall 1988 semester. No reclassifica-
tion under this policy shall give rise to any claim for
refund of tuition already paid to the University of
Nevada.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Good Neighbor Tuition
policy for the 4 northern UNS institutions. Mrs. Sparks
seconded.
President Crowley introduced Dr. David Hansen, Director of
New Progrms at UNR who has been instrumental in developing
this policy.
Mr. Eardley questioned if Idaho residents would be likely to
attend NNCC if this policy were extended to them, and Presi-
dent Berg stated that NNCC would consider this possibility.
President Crowley informed the Board that approximately 70-
80 California residents will take advantage of this policy,
and indicated that this number is also the "break-even"
point.
Discussion ensued about expanding the policy Statewide and
it was noted that the southern UNS institutions are consid-
ering this policy but have not finalized it at this time.
Motion carried.
The meeting recessed and reconvened at 12:45 P.M. with all Re-
Regents present except Regents Foley, Karamanos and Kenney.
24. Approved Handbook Addition, Grants-in-Aid, Native Americans
Approved an addition to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 18,
Section 4, Grants-in-Aid, Native Americans, as follows:
4. For the purposes of this section, members of the Washoe
Tribe of Nevada and California who reside within the
Washoe Tribal Service area shall be considered Nevada
Resident Native Americans.
This would allow those members of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada
and California who reside within the Washoe Tribal Service
area to be considered Nevada residents for tuition purposes.
See Ref. H, filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook addition re-
garding Grants-in-Aid to Native Americans. Mrs. Sheerin
seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Easements, UNR
Approved the following easements between the Board of Re-
gents and Sierra Pacific Power Company:
A. Easement for Blanket Power Distribution as it relates
to the College of Agriculture Main Station Field
Laboratory.
A portion of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Southwest
1/4 of Section 14 and Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town-
ship 19 North, Range 20 East, M. D. B. & M., Washoe
County, Nevada.
An easement being all that certain real property de-
scribed as the South parcel by Document Number 763029,
Filed for Record October 8, 1981, in Book 1681, Page
0058 of the Official Records of Washoe County, Nevada.
Said utility facilities being the common use areas.
Common use area is defined as to be all that portion
lying within the above described parcel, excepting that
portion under the structures. The utility facilities
to be installed at locations mutually agreed upon by
owner of record at the time of installation and utility
company.
B. Easement for Overhead Electrical Distribution in the
area of the married student housing.
The existing power and telephone lines are so close to
the ground that an individual could reach the lines,
causing damage to the lines, and possible injury to the
individual. The new alignment is adjacent to the Uni-
versity Villege buildings.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the easements between the
Board of Regents/UNR and Sierra Pacific Power Company. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
26. Approved Handbook Amendment, Student Government, UNR
Approved the following amendment to the Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 20, Section 2.A(3):
B. Student Government
Section 2.A
3. An institutional President may delegate to a full-
time professional business manager, employed by a
student association, all or part of the responsi-
bilities and authority delegated to a business
center controller or purchasing director for other
University funds. If such delegation is made, (1)
the associated students' business manager will be
guided by the same generally accepted accounting
principles for Colleges and Universities as are
Division controllers, and (2) the association's
books shall be audited at least once in every 3-year
period and a report on the audit shall be presented
to the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Handbook changes regard-
ing Student Government at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
27. Approved Position, DRI
Approved the establishment of a new position at DRI, that of
Vice President of Research. President Taranik stated that
a national and international search will be performed for
this new position. This position will better facilitate
the acquisitions of the major research institutes. Funding
will be requested in the base budget for DRI and will be
comparable to the salaries of the University Vice President
positions, but DRI will conduct a survey of similar research
institutions.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the new Vice President for
Research position at DRI. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Galla-
gher.
28. Approved a Personnel Manual for DRI Technologists
Approved a personnel manual for DRI Technologists. The
manual is filed in the Regents Office.
President Taranik explained that the personnel administra-
tion guidelines for 75 research technologists at DRI is on
a 1-year pilot program. DRI will make adjustments through-
out the year and report back to the Board at that time.
Legal Counsel Klasic said that in order for this manual to
be in compliance with the discipline procedures in the UNS
Code an amendment will be submitted at the next meeting.
Since DRI is exempt under the NRS statutes regarding person-
nel policies, the Universities cannot utilize this personnel
manual for their research personnel.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Personnel Manual for DRI
Technologists on a pilot basis with authority given to the
President to make necessary changes and to report back to
the Board after one year. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
29. Review of Status of Southern Nevada Science Center - DRI
President Taranik reviewed the status of the Southern Nevada
Science Center, stating that DRI is exploring several op-
tions in obtaining the building through gifts, grants, joint
ventures, builders, lease-back agreements, the State Capital
Improvement list, and the DRI Research Foundation. There
are a number of developers, Federal and State agencies, and
firms interested in leasing the space. DRI is pursuing an
architectural concept for approximately 40,000 square feet.
30. Approved Building Construction, UNLV
Approved construction and naming of a new building which
will house Student Services. The building will cost
$200,000 and funding will come from contributions by Mr.
Eugene R. Warner.
Also approved naming the building the Eugene R. Warner
Student Services building. Further, UNLV will seek ap-
proval of the State Public Works Board.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the construction and the nam-
ing of the Eugene R. Warner Student Services building at
UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
31. Approved Building Construction, UNLV
Approved construction and naming of a new building which
will house the Department of Public Safety. The building
will cost $300,000 and funding is from a contribution by
Mr. Claude I. Howard.
Also approved naming the building the Claude Howard Public
Safety building. Further, UNLV will seek approval of the
State Public Works Board.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval ofthe construction and the nam-
ing of the Claude Howard Public Safety Building. Mr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
32. Approved Amendment of Contract, UNLV
Approved the amendment to the existing contract with Barnes
and Noble Bookstores, Inc., as outlined in Ref. I, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the amendment to the contract
with Barnes and Noble Bookstores, Inc. Mrs. Sparks second-
ed. Motion carried.
Chairman Whitley returned and resumed the gavel.
33. Approved Architects, UNLV
Approved architects and/or engineers for the following proj-
ects at UNLV. These firms were selected by a committee.
1. O & M Yard Prefab Leo F. Borns, Architect
2. 4KV Electrical Mods Kennedy, Jenks, Chilton,
Associates
3. Remodel Old Library Physical Plant
4. Resurface Track Facility Physical Plant
5. Remodel Old Engineering Bldg. Robert Larson &
Associates
6. Controlled Environment
Ecological Research Facility Morganti Group
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the architects and/or engi-
neers at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
34. Approved Handbook Amendment, Special Parking Zones, CCCC
Approved Amendment to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 13,
Section C.5, Subsection 4, Special Parking Zones at CCCC,
as follows:
4. Handicapped Parking. Handicapped parking permits are
issued to individuals with a permanent or temporary
disabling affliction which affects his/her walking
ability. The Campus also recognizes valid State is-
sued decals. Applications to park in Campus designated
handicapped spaces must be accompanied by a documented
medical statement specifying the handicap and period
of need by Vocational Rehabilitation, a private physi-
cian, or other State agency. The Director of Physical
Plant is authorized to approve handicapped parking
permits. Handicapped areas are painted with "Handi-
capped" stenciled on each parking slot and are further
marked by signs showing the Handicapped Parking Symbol.
In addition to any fee which may be imposed by these
Parking and Traffic Regulations, any person parking in
a handicapped parking zone who is not entitled to do so
shall be subject to towing and/or storage charges as-
sessed by the firm authorized to tow or impound vehicles
or the Department of Public Safety.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Special Parking Zones at CCCC. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Motion carried.
35. Approved Resolution for Loan, WNCC
Approved a resolution (#88-1) accepting a loan for WNCC in
the amount of up to $525,000 to construct a new facility in
Fallon, and affirmation of the note as a qualified tax-
exempt obligation.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the resolution accepting a loan
for WNCC to construct a new facility in Fallon, and affirm-
ing that the note is a qualified tax-exempt obligtion. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
36. Approved Pilot Program, TMCC
Approved TMCC to serve as a pilot program for a change in
the part-time faculty fee waiver program adopted by the
Board in Fall, 1987.
The waiver allows a part-time faculty a fee waiver for a
number of credits equal to the number of credits taught the
previous semester. Courses taken must be at the College
where the faculty member is teaching.
TMCC is requesting this change: If the faculty member does
not wish to use the waiver, a spouse and/or a financially
dependent child of the faculty member would be allowed to do
so. TMCC will evaluate the program at the end of the aca-
demic year, and will report back to the Board.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the pilot program for a change
in the part-time faculty fee waiver pogram at TMCC and will
report back to the Board at the end of this academic year.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
37. New Business
Chairman Whitley commended President Berg, Dr. Charles
Greenhaw, Mr. Stan Aiazzi and NNCC staff for the accom-
modations and hosting the Board of Regents meeting at NNCC.
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
01-28-1988