February 3-4, 1993
02-03-1993
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 3-4, 1993
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Carson Valley
Inn, Minden, Nevada for a Regents' Workshop.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Mr. James Eardley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Madison Graves, II
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. John Richardson, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ronald Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Vice Presidents/Deans Bill Bishop (DRI), Ashok
Dhingra (UNR), William Bonaudi (NNCC), Robert Hoover (UNR), Herb
Peebles (CCSN), Lorrie Peterson (WNCC), John Scally (TMCC), John
Unrue (UNLV), and Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Carolyn Collins (CCSN), Michon Mackedon (WNCC), Allen Mc Kay
(DRI), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Ellen Pillard (UNR), and Robert Skaggs
(UNLV).
A workshop for Regents, Presidents, Academic Vice Presidents,
Faculty Senate Chairmen, the Chancellor and the Chancellor's
staff was held February 3-4, 1993 in Minden, Nevada.
1. Discussion on Academic Master Plans
Dr. Jill Derby, Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee,
called the Academic Planning Workshop Session to order at
8:30 A.M. Thursday, February 3, 1993, with all Regents
present except Regent Joseph Foley.
Dr. Derby stressed the urgency to examine closely the aca-
demic planning activities of the Campuses. She turned the
meeting over to Vice Chancellor Richardson, who reviewed
the outline of events for the two-day workshop.
Vice Chancellor Richardson briefly reviewed the UCCSN
Planning Schedule. He stressed that the schedule includes
time frames for integration of the components of planning
adopted by the Board of Regents which include: System mis-
sion statements, academic master plans, capital construc-
tion priorities, biennial budget and legislative planning
reports. He urged all those in attendance to keep this
schedule in a prominent place and refer to it often.
Vice Chancellor Richardson cautioned that no single method
of planning is best for each institution. Planning is an
evolutionary process where the System will learn from its
mistakes, and the governing board of a multi-campus system
has a much more difficult job than does a board of a single
institution. Each institution is unique and variables dif-
fer at each. While keeping this in mind, the Board must
consider the interaction among the 7 institutions for long-
range planning.
Vice Chancellor Richardson asked that the Regents, in ex-
amining the institutional academic master plans, not focus
on the new and unusual, instead focus on everyday "nitty-
gritty" of the operations; to assess whether the plans set
direction and state a plan for growth; and to ascertain that
objectives set forth are achievable.
Vice Chancellor Richardson stressed that the Board must only
accept and approve institutional plans when they feel com-
fortable with them.
PRESENTATION OF CAMPUS ACADEMIC MASTER PLANS - Each institu-
tion was given 40-45 minutes for an overview of academic
master plans on file in the Board of Regents' Office. After
each review Vice Chancellor Richardson briefly discussed
general observations, strengths of the plan and issues
which, if clarified or addressed could improve the plan.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANS:
NORTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NNCC) - President Ronald
Remington and Dean William Bonaudi presented the Northern
Nevada Community College Academic Master Plan "Challenges
of the '90's 1993-95".
Dean Bonaudi encouraged the Board of Regents to recognize
the uniqueness of each of the Community Colleges in the
State. He gave a slide presentation which included a map
depicting NNCC's 45,000 square mile service area. NNCC is
realizing a growing segment of young students right out of
high school who are selecting NNCC as their College of first
choice.
The Academic Master Planning at NNCC included input from a
wide audience from the College community and the entire
service area. The plan touches on the need to examine
housing a "University Center" at the Elko Campus and points
out the growing number of shared programs with both of the
State's Universities. It addresses the need to acquire
housing for students who must attend the main Campus for
specific programs. Dean Bonaudi discussed the importance
of contract education to programs such as the nationally
recognized diesel and welding programs which are made pos-
sible by ventures with the mining industry.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed the strengths of the
plan and ways in which it could be improved. Recognizing
the signs of reduced growth over the next biennium, the
NNCC plan addresses the need for refinement and efficiency.
The plan focuses on 11 basic goals and 13 strategies.
Regents discussed the Ely Center as a perfect example of the
mission of a Community College and the community support of
education. Mr. Klaich asked that President Remington keep
the Board of Regents informed as the concept for a Univer-
sity Center on the NNCC Elko Campus is explored. Mrs.
Whitley inquired about the concept of acquiring apartment
housing near the Elko Campus and the ability of NNCC to
dedicate the apartments for student use.
WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WNCC) - President Anthony
Calabro and Vice President Lorrie Peterson reviewed the
Western Nevada Community College Academic Master Plan for
1993-95.
Vice President Peterson related that the 17,971 square mile
service area currently includes 2 Campuses, 9 Centers, 5
prison sites and multiple instructional sites. The demo-
graphic forecast indicates that the population in Gardner-
ville-Minden will equal that of Carson City by the year
2010. If WNCC is to successfully address the projected
increasing demand for higher education in that area, ground-
work must start now.
Vice President Peterson pointed out that academic planning
is limited by current facilities, and that acquiring addi-
tional facilities is a high priority in the WNCC planning
efforts. She said that System Space Need Assessments in-
dicate that WNCC has the greatest space need, yet the
State's financial inability to fund new space is forcing
the College to do more with less.
Vice President Peterson reviewed the multiple missions and
strategic directions of WNCC, and briefly discussed the
issues and strategies for strengthening of the following 5
key programs at the College:
University Transfer Programs
Applied Science and Technology
Business and Industry Partnering
Developmental Education
Community Services
Student Support Services
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed the strengths of the
plan and ways in which it could be improved. The plan
identifies the near term strategy for all program areas
to be consolidation and upgrading of existing programs,
with limited expansion into new program areas.
Dr. Eardley pointed out that the Tadlock Report, conducted
by outside consultants for the System in the 70's, address-
es identification of instructional sites, sharing of re-
sources, and coordinating of programs. He suggested that
a copy of this report be examined to assess its applica-
bility to the current discussions of Community College off-
campus sites.
Mrs. Gallagher suggested that University outreach programs
on Community College Campuses is not a mission of the
Community Colleges, rather it should be included in the
mission of the 2 Universities. Doug Burris, Director of
Community College Affairs, discussed how interactive tele-
vision will assist in the System outreach efforts, as well
as providing a medium for staff development, collaborative
programs and maximize use of facilities.
TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TMCC) - President John
Gwaltney and Vice President John Scally reviewed the TMCC
Academic Master Plan - 1993-95. President Gwaltney point-
ed out that the plan was developed around the key question,
"How can TMCC best serve the needs of the community?"
Vice President Scally said that a committee established to
develop a plan for the College, addressed assessment and
enhancement of programs, and looked at the programmatic
needs of the College. Three major themes emerged in the
process:
Accountability
Faculty Development
Economic Diversity
The System strategic directions to which TMCC is committed
to support, provides the framework for accountability. Vice
President Scally stated that the parameters for planning are
restricted because of budget restraints. To offer programs
on the cutting edge TMCC plans to be flexible and more ag-
gressive in future fund raising efforts.
Dr. Derby complimented TMCC on the process used to develop
the academic master plan, and on the strategy developed to
assess accountability.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed the strengths of the
plan and ways in which it could be improved. The TMCC plan
identifies the major challenges for the Campus during the
next 4 years as providing a trained workforce. Objectives
are identified for each of the areas of the College mission.
Each program and support service is given equal importance.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (CCSN) - President Paul
Meacham and Vice President Herb Peebles presented the CCSN
1993-95 Academic Master Plan. President Meacham stressed
the individuality of the Community Colleges in Nevada. He
pointed out that CCSN has a rural as well as an urban role
in the southern part of the State.
Vice President Peebles stated that a major goal in the CCSN
academic planning effort was to develop an ongoing process
for studying evolving educational needs of various compo-
nents of the service areas, and development of innovative
curricula for meeting those needs. He reviewed goals iden-
tified and objectives designed to accomplish these goals.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed strengths of the plan
and ways in which it could be improved. Selected goals are
identified for each area of the Community College mission,
with specific objectives developed to accomplish these
goals. The plan calls for efforts in all 6 areas of the
mission to meet the changing and expanding educational
needs of the population, and to undertaking a leading role
in economic development efforts.
Mr. Burris wrapped up the review of Community College
academic master plans. He reiterated the need to enhance
partnership with private business by expanding programs
to meet the technical needs of the State. Each of the
Community College plans focuses on the 6 strategic direc-
tions adopted by the Board of Regents in 1992, incorporat-
ing the directions with specific goals and objectives.
Dr. Derby congratulated the Colleges on the more concise
focus of 2-year versus 4-year academic master planning
at the Community Colleges. A shorter time-frame planning
allows a closer relationship between academic planning and
economic development of the State.
Dr. Hammargren applauded the Colleges for planning efforts
on 2+2 and transfer programs. He suggested the need to
strengthen transferability among the 6 teaching institu-
tions, and asked about articulation for out-of-state stu-
dents.
Dr. Burris responded that because of the work of the trans-
fer center committees on each Campus, transfer among the
State's institutions is being addressed. However, there
are no specific set transfer policies nationally, transfer
credits are analyzed by the receiving institution's regis-
trar and faculty.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that with the advent of interactive
telecommunications and discussions of University Centers
located on Community College Campuses, it is time to ex-
amine the concept of having specific service areas.
President Calabro said that there now exists overlap in
service areas, and that when a specific course is requested
in an area the Presidents discuss which Campus can best
service that area. An example of a recent endeavor between
NNCC and CCSN to offer a rural Nursing Program was discuss-
ed. President Remington said there is room for conflict
between institutions, but thus far dialogue and cooperation
between Colleges has worked well.
Mr. Graves discussed the issue of duplication of programs
and how the use of interactive telecommunications could
reduce duplication. He congratulated the Community Colleges
for responsiveness to their service areas.
The Community College Presidents urged the Regents to ex-
amine the 6 missions upon which the academic master plans
were built as equal in importance, and reminded them that
although each Campus is unique, they all come together to
serve the needs of the citizens of the State.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV) - President Robert
Maxson and Vice President John Unrue presented the UNLV
1993-97 Academic Master Plan. President Maxson reminded
the Regents that UNLV is a young institution, once referred
to as "Tumbleweed Tech". During the past several years the
University raised $1 million every 35 days. The academic
plan which places strong emphasis on undergraduate educa-
tion, was developed at the departmental level.
Vice President Unrue reported that the Campus goals are
consistent with the Board approved strategic directions.
Goals of the Campus include greater emphasis in the several
areas such as:
Diversity
Assessment and Advisement
Interactive Telecommunications
Faculty Workload
Improving Teaching Skills of Graduate Assistants
Careful Review of Existing Programs
He pointed out that, because UNLV is land-locked, the aca-
demic plan includes the need to explore the idea of a branch
Campus somewhere in the Las Vegas Valley area.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed strengths of the plan
and ways in which it could be improved. The plan high-
lights aspirations in various areas. The process of setting
priorities has begun, particularly in the area of new aca-
demic programs. The emphasis of the UNLV plan is on growth
and expansion to meet the needs of the growing southern
region of the State.
Vice Chancellor Richardson's written observations on the
Universities' plans raised the question of whether it is
desirable to have two comprehensive Universities in the
State on the two University Campuses which specialize at
the graduate level. He said he often hears the question
regarding this issue.
Vice President Unrue pointed out that this is a very sensi-
tive issue at UNLV. Although the issue has never been spe-
cifically addressed by the Board of Regents, UNLV is es-
sential to the economic growth in the area of almost a
million people. He said that for many years the University
has moved in the direction of being a comprehensive insti-
tution, and pointed to approval of the many Ph. D. programs
over the last several years.
President Maxson stressed that UNLV has made a commitment
to undergraudate education. Tough decisions have to be
made which are sometimes unpopular with the faculty but are
totally necessary for the Campus. Mr. Klaich stated that
a focus on undergraduate education is good as is a system
to effectively evaluate faculty effectiveness. He stated
that he feels the Universities have not done a good job of
briefing the Board about what is being done in undergradu-
ate education, and acknowledged the commitment stated in
the planning documents addressing the issue.
Dr. Derby applauded UNLV's goals to strengthen undergradu-
ate education, efforts in faculty and student cultural
diversity and the plan to improve pay of part-time in-
structors while reducing the number of part-time instruc-
tors at the Campus.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO (UNR) - President Joseph Crowley
and Vice President Robert Hoover reviewed the UNR plan,
"Approaching the 21st Centurty: An Academic Master Plan
for the University of Nevada, Reno". President Crowley
stressed how important it is that the Campus community
have ownership in the academic master plan.
Vice President Hoover explained the UNR 21st Century
Committee, a committee of 40+ individuals who developed
the Campus academic master plan. The Committee had vision,
developed a plan for the next 5 years and allocation of
resources for the next 2 years. Vice President Hoover
reviewed the historical changes in the focus of higher
education in this country since WWII, resulting in a
totally changed country from 40 years ago. Instead of
the defense/cold war motivation of 40 years ago, research
Universities now must focus heavily on societal problems
such as environment, energy, families, health & wellness,
and information resources. Other forces affecting plan-
ning efforts include change in relative wealth; significant
changes in preparation of students; rapid changes in in-
formation technology; growing financial problems of the
states (as more and more federal responsibilities are off-
loaded on the states and non-educational programs are com-
peting for the same funds); greater focus on accountability;
and higher expectations of public higher education institu-
tions.
It was the intent of the plan to assess implications of
change - to examine programs for relevancy to the future,
and to add programs that will be necessary to future gen-
erations. Vice President Hoover reviewed the 6 fundamental
goals for the University during the coming 5 years (on file
in the Board of Regents' Office), and specific objectives
and strategies for achieving them.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed strengths of the plan
and ways in which it could be improved. He pointed out
that the UNR academic plan uses an issue-oriented focus,
allowing the articulation of priorities and choices based
on the larger picture. 6 fundamental goals and 7 priori-
ties are identified for the next 5 years.
President Crowley suggested that a clear definition of
"comprehensive" for each institution be developed. Vice
Chancellor Richardson agreed and stated that he posed the
question of comprehensive Universities to stimulate Board
discussion about re-affirming the need in the State for
its two "comprehensive" Universities.
Vice President Unrue stressed the importance of having
plans approved for Northwest Association accreditation
visits. It was agreed that although some revision is
necessary, the plans will be presented at the next Academic
Affairs Committee meeting.
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (DRI) - President James Taranik
and Vice President William Bishop presented a draft of the
DRI Academic Master Plan. President Taranik explained that
DRI has had a continuous planning effort since 1987.
Vice President Bishop explained the DRI Academic Master
Plan addresses an institutional commitment to continued
activities that support the academic programs of the teach-
ing Campuses of the System and to expanding current activi-
ties in response to specific, merging opportunities.
The DRI strategic plans, updated every 18 months, has the
academic master plan as a component. The strategic plan
identifies 9 major goals, and 3 operational goals.
Vice President Bishop reviewed the many joint academic
programs currently in place in which DRI faculty teach
at the Universities, and the many joint programs that
are being developed for involvement at UCCSN intitutions.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reviewed strengths of the plan
and ways in which it could be improved. He observed that
DRI plans a significant increase in its academic involve-
ment with UCCSN Universities and Community Colleges over
the next few years. It will seek more state-of-the-art
laboratory capabilities which will support a growing number
of graduate students, and develop a strong global environ-
mental change reasearch-and-education program within the
System.
The meeting reconvened at 8:40 A.M. Thursday, February 4, 1993,
with all participating present except Regent Joseph Foley.
2. Discussion on Strategic Directions
Vice Chancellor John Richardson reminded the group that in
December 1992, Campus and System Office staff were asked to
review the 9 strategic directions and objectives adopted
by the Board of Regents in January 1992, and report accom-
plishments over the last year. The reports were compiled
and summarized in the System Office and were included in
the packet of workshop information.
Ms. Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional Research,
briefly reviewed the summary report. She reported that the
Board of Regents, the System Office and individual Campuses
were very successful in meeting the goals identified. All
9 strategic directions and most of the objectives were ad-
dressed over the past year. Ms. Steinberg reviewed the 9
strategic directions and pointed out the objectives in each
area that were not addressed.
Participants were placed in one of 4 small groups with an
appointed group leader and group facilitator. Each group
was asked to review the current strategic directions and
make recommendations for changes. The following recommenda-
tions for action were suggested:
(1) Review the 9 stratgic directions for continued
relevance.
(2) Rank strategic directions in groups of "high",
"medium" and "low" to indicate some priority
for action over the next year.
(3) Review recommendations from the July Academic
Retreat for inclusion in the strategic directions
and objectives.
(4) Review objectives for continued relevance, impor-
tance in achieving the goals of the strategic
directions, and clarity of the objective.
The small groups reviewed strategic directions and objec-
tives, and drafted recommendations for change.
Vice Chancellor Richardson reported that the Academic
Affairs staff in the Chancellor's Office would compile
the results of the small group discussions and report to
the Board of Regents at a future meeting.
Dr. Derby, Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee,
thanked the workshop participants, and gave special thanks
to Vice Chancellor Richardson and Ms. Steinberg for organi-
zation of the workshop activities.
The workshop adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
02-03-1993