February 9-10, 1973
02-09-1973
Pages 60-76
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 9, 1973
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Moyer Campus
Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James Buchanan, II
Miss Flora Dungan
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Mr. Mark Hughes (UNLV)
Executive Vice President J. Clark Davis (WNCC)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Joseph Crowley (UNR)
Dr. Paul Fenske (DRI)
Mr. Kenneth Searles (CCCC)
Mr. Mike Mason (CSUN)
Mr. Richard Elmore (ASUN)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:15 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the regular session of January 12, 1973 were
submitted for approval.
Miss Thompson requested that the minutes be corrected to
reflect an omission in Item #44B of the seconder and the
vote (motion was seconded by Dr. Lombardi and carried with-
out dissent) and to accurately reflect reference in Item
#44C to a 4-1-4 calendar rather than 4-4-1.
Miss Thompson moved approval of the minutes as corrected.
Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Pres-
idents was recommended (report of gifts identified as Ref.
2 and filed with permanent minutes).
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
3. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Zorn requested approval of the following transfer
of funds:
#73-42 $13,794 from Contingency Reserve to Insurance, to
cover increased insurance costs for current fiscal
year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
4. Confirmation of Mail Ballot
President Zorn recalled that on January 19 the Board was
requested to respond to a mail ballot concerning the award
of a contract for additional work to be done under the
Site Improvement, Landscaping and Utility Extension project
at UNLV. Five affirmative votes were received at which
time the State Planning Board awarded the following con-
tracts:
Proposition I, Base Bid and Alternate A to
Formost Irrigation Company $10,061
Proposition II, Base Bid to
Southern Nevada Concrete Company 1,070
$11,131
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended con-
firmation of the action taken as a result of the mail
ballot.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
5. Solar Energy Research
President Ward requested authorization to seek legislation
from the 1973 Legislature designating the Desert Research
Institute as the agency to embark upon a program of solar
energy research. He stated that he believed that such a
bill would be of value when approaching federal and private
sources for support. He further stated that he was not
able to determine at this time whether or not this would
result in the establishment of a new laboratory, but if a
separate laboratory appears to be desirable, that decision
would be subject to Board review. No State funding beyond
the State appropriation to be received from the 1973 Legis-
lature for the Institute would be requested.
A proposed bill for this purpose was submitted for review,
as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 396 of NRS is hereby amended by
adding thereto a new section which shall read as
follows:
1. The Legislature finds that:
(a) Basic scientific research is essential to any
real solution of the energy crisis affecting
many parts of the nation.
(b) Investigation of the potential contribution
of harnessed solar energy may offer some
significant answers to the problem of di-
minishing power resources.
(c) The facilities of the Desert Research Insti-
tute are uniquely capable of being applied to
the study of solar energy as a source of
power generation.
2. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada,
through the Desert Research Institute, shall under-
take research concerning the use of solar energy
as a source of power. As a part of such study,
consideration shall be given to the relative ad-
vantages and disadvantages of the various methods
of power generation through the utilization of
solar energy.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the proposed bill. Motion
seconded by Mr. Buchanan.
Miss Dungan moved to amend the proposed bill in paragraph
2 to state "The Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada, through the Desert Research Institute, is author-
ized and encouraged to undertake research ...". Motion
to amend seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Motion as amended carried without dissent.
6. Proposed Legislation Regarding Exchange of Students, CCD
President Donnelly reported that the Board of Governors
of California Community Colleges has the authority to
enter into interstate attendance agreements for the ex-
change of residents on a tuition-free, one-for-one basis.
The Community College Division would like to participate
in this kind of exchange for selected programs and re-
quests that legislation be sought from the 1973 Legisla-
ture to allow this participation. President Donnelly,
Chancellor Humphrey and General Counsel Hug recommended
that the Legislature be requested to amend NRS 396.540
by the addition of the following paragraph:
4. In its discretion, the Board of Regents may enter
into an interstate attendance agreement with any
statewide public agency of another state which is
responsible for Junior Colleges or Community Col-
leges for the exchange of residents without tuition
at Community Colleges on a one-for-one basis for
the purposes of instruction.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
7. Request for Increase in Petty Cash Account
President Donnelly requested an increase in the petty cash
account for WNCC from $1000 to $2000. He noted that sig-
nature authority had been previously granted to J. Clark
Davis and Patricia Miltengerger and will remain unchanged.
The account is with the First National Bank, Carson City.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
8. Atkinson Property, CCD
Mr. Hug reviewed the history of the gift to the Community
College Division of a parcel of land located in Elko on
what is known as the Prunty Ranch. He noted that because
of poor relations between the donor of the property and
the present owners of the property surrounding this parcel
the University has become involved in a very undesirable
controversy. The parcel is not useable to the Community
College Division or the College of Agriculture. However,
he noted, the deed carries a reverter clause which states
that if the property is not used by the University in its
programs, it will revert to the donor.
Mr. Hug suggested that the University either request the
donor to remove the reverter clause to permit the sale
of the land or allow the land to revert to the donor.
Mr. Steninger urged that the University allow the property
to revert and to remove itself from the controversy. He
suggested that sale of the property by the University, in
the event the reverter clause is waived by the donor, would
be doing a disservice to a third party.
Dr. Lombardi moved that the donor be requested to remove
the reverter clause from the gift deed and that an attempt
be made to sell the property; otherwise, allow the property
to revert. Motion seconded by Miss Dungan, carried with
Mr. Steninger opposing.
9. Authorization to Sell Stock
President Miller reported that UNR has received a gift of
268 shares of Transamerica Corporation stock from an anony-
mous donor to be used for the purchase of books for the
Nobel Getchell Library. He requested authorization to sell
the stock.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred and recommended adoption of
the following resolution for this purpose:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-3
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno has received
268 shares of stock in the Transamerica Corporation;
and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from an anonymous donor
to be used for the purpose of books for the Noble
Getchell Library at the University of Nevada, Reno;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada does hereby author-
ize Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey to sell the 268 shares
of stock in Transamerica Corporation, to sign the
necessary stock power, and to deposit the proceeds of
the sale in the appropriate account.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
Dr. Anderson moved that the donor be formally thanked on
behalf of the Board. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
10. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Miller requested approval of the following trans-
fers of funds:
#366 $16,000 from Contingency Reserve for Statewide
Programs to operating category for the Nevada
Bureau of Mines. Funds are to be used for the
publishing of maps resulting from the urban-
environmental geology program.
In order to finance these expenditures, the Bureau
of Mines has prepared transfers from the profes-
sional and graduate assistant salary catagories to
the Contingency Reserve. In addition, a transfer
from the professional salary category of the Nevada
Mining Analytical Laboratory to the Contingency
Reserve has also been submitted.
#368 $3,200 from the Contingency Reserve to the Engineer-
ing Technology professional salary category to cover
letters of appointment.
Budget credits were transferred from Engineering
Technology to contingency reserve in the amount of
$4,600 in October. At that time, neither Academic
Affairs nor the Controller's Office were cognizant
of the letters of appointment which would be re-
quired for this Department.
Chancellor Humphrey moved approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
11. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000, UNR
(Deferred from January meeting)
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened December 29, 1972
for the purchase of a calculator, plotter and keyblock
system to be used to teach the use of modern calculating
systems to students in Physics. Three bids were received
and reported to the January meeting with a request that
the Physics Department be allowed additional time to re-
view the bids.
Bids received were as follows:
Monroe Calculator $6,016.00
Wang Laboratories 7,885.00
Hewlett-Packard 8,641.56
Mr. Pine stated that the bids submitted by Monroe Calcu-
lator and Wang Laboratories do not meet specifications
and recommended that the bid of Hewlett-Packard for
$8,641.56 be accepted. Funds are available from State
appropriation and from National Science Foundation.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
12. Report of the Committee of the Whole
Chancellor Humphrey requested confirmation of the action of
the Committee of the Whole, as reflected in the minutes of
a meeting of January 12, 1973, as follows:
The Board of Regents met on the above date as the
Committee of the Whole to consider new degree program
proposals. Present were: Regents Anderson, Buchanan,
Jacobsen, Lombardi, Mc Dermott, Morris, Steninger and
Thompson, Chancellor Humphrey, Presidents Donnelly,
Miller, Ward and Zorn.
Phase II Proposal - Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene
Program, WNCC and CCCC
President Donnelly presented a Phase II proposal for
a Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Program to be
initiated at Western Nevada Community College and
Clark County Community College in Fall, 1973 subject
to funding. (Proposal on file in Chancellor's Office.)
President Donnelly recommended approval. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the new program subject
to funding. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried
without dissent.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
13. Approval of Final Plans, CCCC Phase I
President Donnelly reported that the final plans for Phase I
of Clark County Community College were complete and had been
reviewed and approved by University staff and by the Clark
County Community College Advisory Board, and are now being
checked by the State Planning Board. A summary of the proj-
ect scope and budget was included with the agenda (identi-
fied as Ref. 7 and filed with permanent minutes).
President Donnelly introduced Mr. Edward Hendricks, from
the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, who
presented the final plans. Mr. Hendricks stated that
cost estimates indicate the project is within the budget.
Mr. Morris moved that landscaping, parking and exterior
lighting for parking area be submitted as segregated bids.
Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger.
After further discussion of alternatives, the motion was
withdrawn.
Mr. Morris moved that landscaping, parking and site light-
ing be bid as alternates. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger.
Mr. Hancock pointed out that alternates must be accepted
and awarded in the order in which they are listed in the
bidding documents.
Dr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to list alternates
in the following order:
Alt. #1 - Paving and Parking
Alt. #2 - Lighting
Alt. #3 - Landscaping
Alt. #4 - Student Lounge
Motion to amend seconded by Miss Thompson.
Because of the concern over the legal implications of
this kind of bidding procedure, Chancellor Humphrey sug-
gested that further discussion be deferred until after
lunch and that University and State Planning Board staff
and the project architect meet with Counsel to develop a
recommendation.
Dr. Anderson moved to table. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
14. Acquisition of Property for WNCC
President Donnelly recalled that in January the Board
authorized the Administration to obtain an appraisal on
the Holy Cross School property in Sparks and to negotiate
with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno for its possible
acquisition for use by WNCC.
President Donnelly reported that a second appraisal had
been obtained and was $75,000 higher than the appraisal
2 years ago. He stated that he believed the property was
a worthwhile acquisition; however, it has been determined
that the projected enrollment for WNCC cannot be handled
in that facility and the facilities at Stead would still
have to be used.
President Donnelly recommended that the Holy Cross School
property not be purchased and that the Phase II funds be
used at the North Reno site (i. e., the property acquired
from BLM for use by DRI). He noted that this recommenda-
tion was supported by the State Planning Board, the Gover-
nor and by the WNCC Advisory Board and the WNCC staff.
Dr. Ward stated that DRI would be delighted to share the
North Reno site with CCD, citing the advantages of develop-
ing the plateau in cooperation with another Division of the
University. He concurred in the recommendation by Presi-
dent Donnelly.
Mr. Harry Wood, University Architect, reviewed the require-
ments for site development to accommodate the two opera-
tions, noting that providing the necessary access roads,
extension of utilities, etc. will cost approximately
$500,000 to $600,000, with the costs to be shared by DRI
and CCD. He pointed out that an easement would be required
for construction of an access road and the University must
make application for acceptance into the Sun Valley Water
District or drill a well for water supply.
Mr. Jacobsen suggested that perhaps the costs could be re-
duced by negotiating with Washoe County for assistance with
the site development. Chancellor Humphrey agreed that the
attempt should be made, but pointed out that the true costs
of developing the site without that assistance should be
identified in case it becomes necessary for the University
to bear the total costs.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the recommendation by Pres-
ident Donnelly that WNCC Phase II funds be used to develop
the North Reno site. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Morris moved that the Administration be authorized to
make application for inclusion in the Sun Valley Water
District. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried with-
out dissent.
15. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the Investment Ad-
visory Committee meeting of January 12, 1973 (identified as
Ref. 14 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved that the action of the Committee be con-
firmed. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without
dissent.
16. Report of the Plant and Property Committee
Mr. Steninger presented the minutes of the Plant and
Property Committee meeting of January 12, 1973 (identified
as Ref. 15 and filed with permanent minutes).
President Miller presented a recommendation from a screen-
ing committee selected to nominate two architects to the
State Planning Board for consideration and selection for
the addition to the UNR Student Union building. The two
architects recommended for nomination are first choice:
Casazza-Peetz & Associates and second choice: Wilday, Lee
and Curtis.
Mr. Morris moved approval of the action of the Plant and
Property Committee and the recommendation of the screening
committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried with-
out dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at
1:30 P.M.
17. Report by Dean Robert Glennen, University College
In response to a request at the January meeting, President
Zorn arranged for Dean Robert Glennen to present an in-
formational report on the status of the programs in the
University College. Dean Glennen spoke of the programs
now underway within the College and some of the results
obtained and also spoke briefly concerning his plans for
new programs to be introduced at the appropriate time.
14. Acquisition of Property for WNCC (continued)
Mr. Hug reported that as a result of their meeting at noon,
they had concluded that the best way to proceed would be to
make a base bid, with the Student Lounge as the only alter-
nate, and to encourage donations before the bids go out.
Changes to the bids could be submitted up to 72 hours be-
fore the bid opening if such changes should be considered
desirable.
Miss Dungan moved approval of the final plans with contract
to be bid as recommended by Mr. Hug. Motion seconded by
Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
18. Security Disclaimer
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolution, noting that the alternative to such a resolu-
tion would be for each Board member to submit to a security
clearance:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-4
BE IT RESOLVED that James L. Buchanan, II and Flora
Dungan, who are citizens of the United States, will
not require, nor will have, and can be effectively
denied access to classified information in the pos-
session of the organization and do not occupy posi-
tions that would enable them to affect adversely the
organizations' policies or practices in the performance
of contracts for the Government.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
19. Districts and Terms of Office for Regents
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in accordance with legis-
lative requirements, the Board took action in May, 1972 to
establish the terms and sub-districts of the Board as it
would be constituted in 1973. However, no determination
was made as to which sub-district (A) or (B) in District
No. 3 is to be for the two year term, and which for the six
year term, in the general election in 1974. Mr. Steninger
is the incumbent in sub-district (A) and Mr. Jacobsen is
the incumbent in sub-district (B). Also, no determination
as to whether sub-district (A) or (C) of District No. 2
will be for the six year term and which for the two year
term in the general election in 1974. Mr. Morris is the
incumbent in sub-district (A) and Miss Thompson is the
incumbent in sub-district (C).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this matter was placed on
the agenda for discussion at Miss Thompson's request. He
also noted that Assembly Bill 18, if passed, would require
that the member live in the sub-district from which he is
elected.
Mr. Morris suggested that the Board go on record as favor-
ing amendment to existing legislation and presented a
proposed amendment to NRS 396.040, 396.041 and 396.042, to
accomplish the following:
1. Creation of four districts: District No. 1 - Washoe
County; District No. 2 - Clark County; District No.
3 - Northern Nevada and Central Nevada Senatorial
Districts; and District No. 4 - Western Nevada and
Capital Senatorial Districts.
2. Deletion of 396.041 and 396.042 in its entirety.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried with the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Jacobsen, Dr.
Lombardi, Mr. Morris, Mr. Steninger
No - Miss Dungan, Miss Thompson
20. Provisional Graduate Standing
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the earlier action on this
matter and noted the inclusion in the agenda of the follow-
ing references (all references filed with permanent min-
utes):
Ref. 18A - The present UNR regulation concerning provision-
al admission to graduate standing in master's
programs, as approved by the Board of Regents
May 8, 1970.
Ref. 18B - The present UNLV regulation, as approved by the
Board of Regents April 23, 1971.
Ref. 18C - Excerpt from minutes on October 13, 1972 which
explains the nature of the problem and the tenta-
tive regulation adopted at that time, subject to
review in December, 1972 but deferred until this
meeting.
Ref. 18D - Communication from Nevada State School Boards
Association and the Nevada County Superintendents
Association.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this matter has now been
reviewed at both UNR and UNLV and different conclusions
reached as to the policy for provisional admission. He
requested President Miller and President Zorn to present
recommendations for their Divisions.
President Miller recommended that the UNR policy be ap-
proved as follows:
For the Master's degree, a student may achieve full
graduate standing by:
1. Possession of an undergraduate grade point average
of 2.5 or better, or
2. Achieving a satisfactory score on the Graduate
Record Examination or the ATGSB for graduate
students in the College of Business Administration,
or
3. Seeking graduate standing by means of Graduate
Special:
A student who has been denied admission to graduate
standing through either of the first two routes
described above may enroll as a Graduate Special
student. This Graduate Special status shall be
changed to Graduate Standing upon successful com-
pletion of one semester of full-time graduate study
with a minimum of 9 graduate credits in courses
previously approved by the Department Chairman, the
Dean of the College and the Graduate Dean, with a
grade of B or better in each course making up the
9 credits. 9 credits of full-time graduate study
in a single Summer may be regarded as equivalent
to one semester.
The 9 credits earned in this fashion, but only these
9 credits, may count toward the degree.
The GRE must be taken prior to attempting the 9
graduate credit semester or term, or concurrently
with it.
Applicants shall be permitted only one attempt at
the third route.
Applicants who do not meet the normal admission require-
ments fr graduate standing but plan to attempt the GRE
or the 9 graduate credit semester route must so indicate
on their application. This is to insure proper counsel-
ing.
The above applies to all who seek admission for the 1973
(Fall, Summer) and subsequent terms.
For those already admitted to the graduate special cat-
egory who elect any of the routes to graduate standing,
the former policy of accepting a maximum of 9 graduate
credits towards the Master's degree will still apply.
President Zorn reported that since the October meeting, the
UNLV Senate has further reviewed the proposal to have the
Graduate Dean work directly with the Graduate Faculty and
the cognizant Department Chairmen on Graduate College mat-
ters, including admission. The Senate approved the ap-
proach and exception was not taken by Academic Deans. Pres-
ident Zorn noted that the reorganization of the Graduate
College is still progressing and, for the time being, he
wished to leave the provisional admission policy unchanged,
except to acknowledge the change concerning the role of the
Academic Deans, since no problems related to provisional
admission at UNLV have been identified. President Zorn
recommended that the April 23, 1971 policy (as reported in
Ref. 18B) remain in force except that the phrase "the Dean
of the College" be deleted. With that amendment the policy
statement would read:
A student who has been denied admission to Graduate
Standing because of an overall undergraduate grade
point average of less than 2.50 may be granted ad-
mission as a Provisional Standing student upon the
approval of the Department Chairman and the Graduate
Dean. Provisional Standing may be changed to Gradu-
ate Standing upon successful completion of one semester
of full-time graduate study -- specifically, a minimum
of 9 credit hours previously approved by the Department
Chairman. 10 weeks of full-time graduate study in a
single Summer may be regarded as equivalent (9 course
credits would constitute an acceptable full load during
the two sessions of the Summer).
A student may not remain on the Provisional Standing
for more than one semester. It is the student's
responsibility at the end of the semester to file for
a change of status. Change of status must be effected
prior to the close of the late registration period.
Should the change in status not be effected, the result
will be denial of admission to Graduate Standing through
the Provisional Standing procedure. The GRE route, how-
ever, will still be open.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, with the recom-
mendation that in adopting separate policies for the two
Campuses, it be noted that it is the intent of the Board
of Regents to provide any Nevada resident who is a graduate
of an accredited institution of higher education an oppor-
tunity to prove his ability to succeed in a master's program
without the necessity of leaving Nevada.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
21. Proposed Legislation
Mr. Hug recommended that the University seek amendment of
NRS 396.540 (b) to provide that one year be the required
residence period before matriculation rather than six
months. This would amend the paragraph as follows:
(b) All students whose families reside outside of the
State of Nevada, providing such students have
themselves been bona fide residents of the State
of Nevada for at least 12 months prior to their
matriculation at the University; and
Mr. Hug noted that 32 of the states have a 12 month wait-
ing period, including the western states of California,
Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Washington, Utah,
Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and
Alaska. This amendment would place Nevada in accord with
surrounding states. The Presidents and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Dr. Joseph Crowley spoke on behalf of the UNR Faculty Sen-
ate, stating that they believed the amendment would be
unduly restrictive and imposing the 12 month period may
have adverse financial implications in that it will result
in a decrease of out-of-state students. They are concerned,
he said, about taking this kind of action at a time when
the Supreme Court is considering the matter.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried with Miss Dungan and Miss Thompson
opposing.
22. Proposed Legislation
Mr. Hug commented on a problem with the legislation con-
cerning unemployment compensation as passed in 1971. He
noted that the Federal Act required that the State adopt
an amendment including Universities and hospitals. In
drafting the amendment there was, he stated, an apparent
oversight in the bill when it failed to include an exemp-
tion for the employment of students. This has resulted
in coverage where none was believed intended, since student
employment is generally considered an additional, desirable
method of providing financial aid, which would be discourag-
ed by unemployment compensation requirements.
Mr. Hug recommended, and the Officers concurred, that the
1973 Legislature be requested to amend Chapter 612 to
provide that student employees of the University shall
not be eligible for unemployment compensation.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
23. Physical Education Facility, UNLV
President Zorn noted that there is presently $144,000
accumulated in the earned interest from the investment of
the proceeds of the $2.5 million revenue bond issue on
this project, and an additional $164,000 is estimated to
be earned by the end of the project period, making a
total of $308,000. This money may be used on the project
with the approval of the Board of Regents. The project
budget is $4,787,000 for the Gymnasium and $883,218 for
the Natatorium. The construction part of the budget is
$5,011,000.
President Zorn requested that the Physical Education facil-
ity project budget be expanded by $308,000 by inclusion of
the earned interest, subject to the availability of the
estimated but as yet unearned portion of $164,000. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
24. Katherine Riegelhuth Scholarship
Dr. Lombardi reported that Dr. Katherine Riegelhuth, a
former faculty member of UNR, and recently deceased, had
been the anonymous donor for a number of years of a
scholarship to UNR. He requested that the scholarship
she had been providing anonymously be formally designated
the Katherine Riegelhuth Scholarship and contributions be
requested in her memory.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
25. Amendment to By-Laws
Miss Thompson asked that the By-Laws of the Board be amended
to abolish all standing committees with the exception of the
Investment Committee and to provide for the appointment of
special committees as considered necessary. She requested
an amendment to the By-Laws to accomplish this be presented
to the March meeting for first reading with final action
to occur in April.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
26. NIC Coverage for University Athletes
Chancellor Humphrey reported concerning NIC medical cover-
age for University athletes, noting that in 1967 legisla-
tion was passed to provide for this coverage on a two year
trial basis. Legislation has now been introduced to abol-
ish this coverage because of the unfavorable loss experi-
ence and committee action was taken to ask NIC to explore
alternative coverage. Chancellor Humphrey asked that he
not be instructed to oppose the legislation but be allowed
to work with NIC to develop some alternatives.
Dr. Lombardi moved that the Chancellor he authorized to
negotiate with NIC to develop alternatives to the proposed
exclusion of UNS athletes from NIC coverage. Motion second-
ed by Dr. Anderson, carried without dissent.
27. Information Agenda
All business on the regular agenda was concluded and the
information agenda was considered. The information agenda
included the following and is on file in the Chancellor's
Office:
1. Committee Assignments (identified as Ref. A and filed
with permanent minutes of regular action agenda)
2. Affirmative Action Program, UNLV
3. Final Graduation List, UNR
4. Report of Disciplinary Cases, UNR
5. Foreign Travel Report
6. Purchases in Excess of $8000, UNR
7. Transfer of Funds, UNR
8. Final Graduation List, UNLV
9. Progress of University Projects, UNR
10. Purchase in Excess of $8000, DRI
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
02-09-1973