February 11-12, 1972
02-11-1972
Pages 71-83
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 11, 1972
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mr. Clark Guild, Jr.
Mr. Archie Grant
Others Present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly, (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
Mr. Proctor Hug, Jr., (Special Deputy
Attorney General)
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Mr. K. D. Jessup (UNS)
Mr. David C. Wilkins (UNS)
Dr. Edwin Carey (CCD)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Mr. Glen Clark (UNS)
Dr. Tom Hoffer (DRI)
Dr. Hugh Mozingo (UNR)
Mr. Dan Klaich (UNR)
Miss Shelly Levine (UNLV)
Mr. Shane Stahl (ECC)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 1:35 P.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the January 14, 1972 meeting were submitted
for approval. Mr. Morris requested that the minutes be
corrected in Item #40, page 68, second paragraph by delet-
ing the sentence which read "Mr. Morris responded that UNLV
had changed its priorities". He noted that what he had
intended to state was that the priorities had been modified.
Mr. Bilbray moved that the minutes be amended as requested
and approved as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott,
carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, the
gifts and grants were accepted as reported (report contained
in Ref. 2 and filed with the permanent minutes).
3. Federal Interest Subsidy Grant
Chancellor Humphrey reported that a Federal Interest Subsidy
Grant had been awarded by the U. S. Office of Education to
assist in the financing of the UNLV P. E. Complex in the
amount of $54,433 per year for the term of the bond issues
(24 years and 2 months). The total Interest Subsidy Grant
for this project will amount to $1,315,464. He also re-
ported that a similar proposal was filed for the UNR P. E.
Complex in the amount of $78,500 per year for 25 years,
totaling $1,962.500. Unofficial word has been received by
the University that this grant has also been awarded.
4. Proposed Change in Admission Requirements, UNR
President Miller endorsed a recommendation by the UNR Facul-
ty Senate that "The current policy requiring a minimum of 16
High School units with specific subjects for admission as a
Freshman to the University of Nevada, Reno, shall be dis-
continued effective for those entering for the Fall 1972
semester."
In developing this recommendation, the UNR Senate reported
as follows:
The California State College 1963 Admissions Study
indicated that specific High School units do not aid
significantly in predicting success at the College
level. Consequently, the California State Colleges
no longer require specific subjects for admission.
Instead, an individual College recommends (rather
than requires) that students planning to pursue
certain majors follow a suggested preparatory High
School program, the completion of which expedites
graduation from that College.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
5. Consolidation of Engineering Departments, UNR
President Miller recommended that, effective July 1, 1972,
the Nuclear Engineering Department be consolidated with the
Electrical Engineering Department, under the Chairmanship
of Robert Manhart. Additional recommendations concerning
the consolidation were:
(1) The nuclear reactor be either mothballed or deactivat-
ed, depending upon the relative cost.
(2) Dr. Dickinson and Professor Wayne Miller be available
as faculty members in the Electrical Engineering De-
partment for duties either within the Department, Col-
lege or University.
(3) The Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program not be offered
for the present and the question of Nuclear Engineering
Graduate Degree be studied and recommendations made by
the end of the academic year. Continuation of the
Nuclear Engineering prefixes also to be studied and a
recommendation made at an appropriate time in the
future.
(4) The Engineering Science curriculum continue to be
offered under the administration of the Electrical
Engineering Department.
(5) Some of the instrumentation within the Nuclear
Engineering Department be transferred to the Electrical
Engineering Department for use by the combined faculty
and the remaining instrumentation transferred to other
Departments within the University.
(6) The laboratory space required for the deactivated
nuclear reactor and the instrumentation that will con-
tinue to be needed in the Engineering Science Program
be made available in the temporary building where the
reactor is currently located.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilray, carried without dissent.
6. Title Changes for Home Economics Majors, UNR
President Miller recommended the following changes in Home
Economics, to become effective immediately:
(1) The title of the Interior Design major be changed to
Shelter and Environment. This major prepares the
student with skill and understanding of the social,
political, economic as well as aesthetics of housing
and of the near environment.
(2) The title change of the Home Economics Journalism major
be changed to Home Economics Communications. The major
prepares the student with the capabilities of reaching
audiences through radio and television as well as the
printed media. In the American Home Economics Associ-
ation, Home Economics Communications, rather than
Journalism, is the title given to this subject matter.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
7. Quarterly Report of Disciplinary Cases, UNR
In accordance with the requirements of the Rules and
Disciplinary Procedure for Members of the University
Community, President Miller submitted a report for the
period ending January 1, 1972 (report identified as Ref. 6
and filed with permanent minutes).
8. Amendment of Traffic Code, UNR
President Miller noted that Article 1.07 of the Traffic Code
provides for a Traffic and Parking Board of 5 members. He
recommended amendment to delete reference to the number of
people to be on the Board and substitution of the sentence:
"The Board shall be appointed by the President." Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
9. Stead Dining Commons
President Miller recalled that in October, 1971, the Board
authorized the continued operation of the Stead Dining
Commons under a subsidy from the Stead Campus rental units
with the provision that a report would be made in January
concerning the actual subsidy required for the first six
months of 1971-72. He presented the following report
reflecting the financial situation for the first six months
of operation of the Dining Commons:
Opening cash balance 7/1/71 $14,058
Fund Transfers (subsidy of previous deficit) 18,300
Receipts 45,227
Expenditures -44,762
Cash Balance $ 4,707
President Miller noted that the receipts exceeded expendi-
tures for this period by $65 and recommended a continuation
of the operation of the Dining Commons at Stead until
September 1, 1972 with a review after July 1, 1972, for
the purpose of determining whether or not this operation
should continue beyond September. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
10. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened January
12, 1972 for the purchase of frozen juices to be used in the
Dining Commons:
Cut & Ready Foods $8,655.12
Standard Brands 8,947.01
Monarch Foods 9,536.90
Damon Distributing 9,963.63
Coca Cola Foods 10,534.13
Mr. Pine noted that the low bidder, Cut & Ready Foods, does
not qualify for in-state preference; therefore, with the 5%
in-state preference, the Standard Brands bid is equivalent
to $8,499.66.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended award
to Standard Brands in the amount of $8,947.01.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
11. Bid Opening, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened by the
State Planning Board on January 25, 1972 for construction
of exterior stairs for the Physical Science building, Phase
II. Two bids were received:
I. Christensen Co., Reno $28,400
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. 31,476
President Miller recommended that the State Planning Board
be requested to award the contract to I. Christensen Co.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
12. Progress of University Projects, UNR
Vice President Pine presented a status report of capital
improvement projects at UNR (report on file in Chancellor's
Office).
13. Authorization to Proceed, UNLV Natatorium
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board request the State Planning Board to proceed with the
design of the Natatorium, using the firm of Moffitt & Mc
Daniel who are designing the gymnasium facility, and guaran-
tee the necessary payment of fees from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund, such monies to be repaid from the
project budget when available.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval, motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
14. Fish Research Facility, UNLV
President Zorn reported that bids were opened February 10,
1972 for construction of an experimental bait fish culture
facility (referred to in earlier meetings as fish rearing
ponds) in connection with Dr. James Deacon's research
project under the sponsorship of the National Marine
Fisheries Service and the Nevada Fish and Game Commission.
$39,000 is available for this project from the following
sources:
National Marine Fisheries Service $19,000
Board of Regents Special Projects 10,000
Anonymous gift 5,000
UNLV Diploma Sales 2,556
UNLV General University Operating 2,444
$39,000
President Zorn reported all bids received were in excess
of the funds available. He recommended that the bids be
rejected and the project be reviewed for possible further
reduction in scope.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval of President Zorn's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried without
dissent.
Mr. Bilbray moved that all supplemental agenda items be accepted
for consideration. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
15. Request for Easement, UNLV
President Zorn reported that the Nevada Power Company has
requested an easement to run electrical power to the pro-
posed Fish Research Facility. The right of way begins where
the University's property joins the northwest corner of the
University Park Apartments. From this point the right of
way is six feet wide and 410 feet long. Location of the
easement has been approved by Boyle Engineers, project
engineers. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval,
contingent upon the availability of funds for construction
of the Fish Research Facility.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
16. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
A. President Zorn reported that bids were opened January
10, 1972, for equipment and supplies for a raft trip
through the Grand Canyon, May 16 through 27, 1972:
White Water River Expeditions, Turlock, Ca. $8,250
Tour West, Orem, Utah 8,750
Moki Mac River Expeditions, Salt Lake City 10,000
American River Touring Assn., Oakland 10,000
Hatch River Expeditions, Vernal, Utah 10,700
Harris Boat Trips, Centerville, Utah 10,800
Grand Canyon Expeditions, Kanab, Utah 16,000
All firms have been approved by the National Park
Service and are required to have adequate insurance,
and a performance bond. Costs will be paid by the
participants.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended award
to the White Water River Expeditions in the amount of
$8,250.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
B. President Zorn reported that bids were opened February
3, 1972 for a five year supply of diplomas:
Mayhew Ltd., Las Vegas no bid
Star Engraving, Houston, Texas 2.92 ea
Clint W. Lee Co., Bellevue, Wash. 2.71 ea
Inter-Collegiate Press, Skokie, Ill. 2.45 ea
President Zorn recommended that the bid of Inter-
Collegiate Press, Illinois be accepted for an esti-
mated total purchase price of approximately $10,500.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
17. POW/MIA Grants-in-Aid, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Governor Mike O'Callaghan
had requested the Board to make grants-in-aid available to
children of POW/MIA's of the Southeast Asia War who are
Nevada residents. He noted that there are 16 potential
Nevada students presently identified by the National League
of Families of POW/MIA's in Southeast Asia.
The Presidents and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
Governor O'Callaghan's request be honored in the following
ways:
(1) Amend Section 8, Chapter 14, Title 4, of the Board of
Regents handbook as follows:
Grants-in-Aid of resident fees may be provided to
Nevada resident widows of veterans who die from injury
or disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty
while in active military service after January 1, 1964
and to wives and children of servicemen who are
prisoners of war or declared missing in action in the
Southeast Asia War. This educational assistance will
be available for a period of 36 months of full time
attendance.
(2) Declare it to be Board of Regents policy that those
eligible for grant-in-aid for resident fees, in
conformity with the paragraph above, shall also be
considered priority applicants for other forms of
financial assistance and student employment while
attending any Division of the University of Nevada
System.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Dermott, carried without dissent.
18. Report of the Committee of the Whole
Mr. Mc Dermott reported that the Committee of the Whole had
met earlier in the day to consider Phase I and Phase II pro-
posals for new programs to be initiated at UNR. The
Committee received Phase I proposals for a Master's degree
program in Geography, Physician's Assistant Program (bacca-
laureate level) and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Technology, and recommended that the three programs be
authorized to proceed to Phase II, with a strong recommenda-
tion that every effort be made to expedite the implementa-
tion of the Physician's Assistant program.
Mr. Mc Dermott also reported that a Phase II proposal had
been presented for a Master of Science Degree in Speech
Pathology, to be implemented when funds become available.
The Committee recommended approval of the program contin-
gent upon the availability of funds. In addition, the
Committee received a Phase II proposal for a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Medical Sciences, to be awarded to stu-
dents completing the first two years of Medical School who
had not previously received a Bachelor's Degree; e. g., stu-
dents entering after their second or third undergraduate
year. In presentation of this proposal it was emphasized
that courses leading to this degree are presently offered
and additional funding is not required nor requested for
implementation of the Degree. The Committee therefore
recommended approval of the designation of the B. S. in
Medical Sciences to be offered at UNR. Mr. Mc Dermott
recommended that the actions of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
19. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee Meeting of
December 11, 1972
Dr. Lombardi reported the minutes of the Investment Advisory
Committee meeting of December 11, 1972 (identified as Ref.
21 and filed with the permanent minutes) and requested con-
firmation of the actions of the Committee.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
20. Report of the Plant and Property Committee Meeting of Janu-
ary 21, 1972
Mr. Steninger presented minutes of the Plant and Property
Committee Meeting of January 21, 1972 (identified as Ref. 22
and filed with permanent minutes) and requested confirmation
of the following actions taken by that Committee:
(1) Nomination to State Planning Board of Casazza, Peetz
and Associates and William L. Pereira Associates as the
preferred master planners and architects for the first
building at WNCC, with second preference being Daniel,
Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall;
(2) Nomination to the State Planning Board of Daniel, Mann,
Johnson and Mendenhall as the preferred master planners
and architects for the first building at CCCC, with
second preference being Casazza, Peetz and Associates
and William L. Pereira Associates;
(3) Award of construction contract for the athletic fields
at UNLV to Sletten Construction for $757,000 for base
bid, alternates 7 and 13 (with alternate 13 being paid
from gymnasium fund).
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the above action of the com-
mittee. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried without
dissent.
21. UNS-CCD Administrative Building
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey requested approv-
al of the following:
(1) Transfer of the proceeds of the sale of the President's
house on Lakeside Drive ($95,200) and $104,800 from the
Board of Regents Special Projects Fund to a building
fund to cover the cost of land purchase and construc-
tion; and
(2) Exercise the option to purchase the east 100 feet of
lots 5 and 6, Block 11, Marsh's addition (northwest
corner of Marsh and Lander Streets in Reno) at a price
of $31,000, less $500 option price which was gift money
for this specific purpose;
(3) Selection of an architect from among the following,
listed in order of preference;
1. George K. Trowbridge
2. Edward S. Parsons
3. Seldon, Nespor & Associates
Mr. Mc Dermott approval of points (1) and (2), and appoint-
ment of George K. Trowbridge as architect for the project.
Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without dissent.
22. Foreign Travel Policy, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey, Presidents Miller, Donnelly, Ward and
Zorn requested approval of the following statement:
The Presidents shall be authorized to approve all foreign
travel in their respective divisions for only those
professionals who are traveling on official University of
Nevada business. Such approvals shall be reported to the
Board of Regents at the next appropriate meeting of the
Board.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Mr. Steninger seconded the
motion, carried without dissent.
23. Distribution of Morrill-Nelson (Subvention) Funds, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey noted that UNR and UNLV presently share
the Land Grant Federal Subvention monies based on full-time
enrollment. The 1971-72 Work Program anticipated a total
subvention of $150,000, which was programmed $84,000 to UNR
and $66,000 to UNLV; however, an additional $55,220 has been
received from this source for 1971-72 (making a total of
$205,220).
President Miller requested that the entire $55,220 be
allocated to UNR for the following reasons:
(1) UNR's income did not reach the expected level and has
resulted in a serious financial problem;
(2) A shortage of approximately $73,000 is anticipated
caused by an increase in number of student teachers,
increase in insurance premiums and in utility rates;
(3) UNR incurs an annual estimated expense of approximately
$71,000, in excess of that which is reimbursed by the
Federal government, related to its obligation to carry
out the Land Grant functions, particularly in the
Agricultural Experiment Station and ROTC areas.
(President Miller's supporting statement is filed with the
permanent minutes, identified as Ref. 25A.)
President Zorn requested that the $55,220 be divided in the
same manner as provided in the Work Program, stating the
rationale of sharing in proportion to FTE students is sound
and should be followed. He noted the UNLV had shared in the
reduction when it was anticipated that less money would be
received and stated that it did not seem unreasonable to
appeal to the Governor for an amendment of UNLV's expendi-
ture level in view of the availability of these additional
Federal Funds.
(President Zorn's support statement is filed with permanent
minutes, identified as Ref. 25B.)
Chancellor Humphrey stated it appeared desirable, during the
next biennium, to review the allocation of Morrill-Nelson
funds, based on President Miller's presentation concerning
additional expenses of carrying out Land Grant Functions;
however, he added, he did not believe it wise to abandon the
concept used for distribution of these funds in the current
work program. He recommended that the distribution of the
$55,220 be based on the current work program concept, i.e.
FTE enrollment, as follows:
Fall, 1971 % of Land Grant
FTE FTE Allocation
UNR 6,469 61.1 $33,740
UNLV 4,117 38.9 21,480
10,586 100.0 $55,220
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried without
dissent.
24. Western Nevada Community College Site, CCD
President Donnelly reported that a site selection study done
by Tadlock Associates, Inc., of Los Altos, California, had
revealed two possible locations for the Western Nevada Com-
munity College to serve the eight-county district, one in
the Reno-Sparks area, the other in the Carson City-Minden-
Gardnerville-Lake Tahoe area. No free sites were available
in the Reno-Sparks area, however, a 200 acre site northwest
of Carson City was made available in April, 1971, through
Senate Bill 179. In May, 1971, Carson City gave $50,000,
and pledged 5 cents per $100 of taxation during each of the
next three fiscal years, to assist in the establishment of
the College Campus in Carson City.
Dr. Donnelly recalled that on January 21, 1972, an open
meeting was held in Carson City to discuss a site for the
College. As a result of that meeting, and in view of the
support of the residents of Carson City, President Donnelly
stated that he endorsed a recommendation of the Advisory
Board of WNCC that the site northwest of Carson City be
designated as the location for the Community College, with
the final selection of the exact 200 acres being postponed
until April to allow the architects time to complete a
master plan for recommendation to the Board.
Mr. Hug stated that he had reviewed the statutes which
provide that property tax will be assessed State owned
buildings in Carson City and had concluded, for a number of
reasons which he cited, that this tax was inappropriate
insofar as the University was concerned and would not affect
the Community College.
Mr. Pozzi agreed that it was not the intent of the
Legislature in enacting this legislation that it would be
applicable to the University and stated that he would be
pleased to take whatever action is necessary to clarify this
matter in the next Legislative Session.
At the request of Mr. Jacobsen, Mr. Mc Dermott assumed the Chair.
Mr. Jacobsen moved approval of the recommendation of
President Donnelly for the location of the Campus of WNCC.
Motion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen resumed the Chair.
25. Western Nevada Community College Property, CCD
President Donnelly reported that Mr. Henry Etchemendy, City
Manager of Carson City, had asked for approval to drill a
test well for water on property reserved for Western Nevada
Community College in Carson City. (Mr. Etchemendy's request
was identified as Ref. 13 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Donnelly noted that the well would be drilled near the
southeast corner of the property and would, if successful,
provide adequate water for the College and the surrounding
area. Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
26. Constitution of United Students of WNCC
President Donnelly presented a proposed constitution for the
students of Western Nevada Community College, with his rec-
ommendation for approval, noting that the document had been
reviewed and approved as to form by Mr. Tom Bell (document
identified as Ref. 14 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Donnelly introduced student body officers, Stan Smith
and Dave Rodine, who requested the Board's approval of the
proposed constitution. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
27. TIAA-CREF Retirement Transition Benefit, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the University's optional
retirement program, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Associa-
tion - College Retirement Equities Fund, is offering a new
retirement transition benefit for members of institutions
which elect to allow the benefit. The benefit provides that
the annuitant, at the time of retirement, may receive up to
10% of accumulation in one lump sum provided:
(1) he is age 55 or older at the time;
(2) the one sum payment from each TIAA or CREF contract
does not exceed 10% of the contract's accumulation then
being converted to annuity payments, and
(3) the last institution contributing to his annuity
(normally the institution from which he is retiring)
has approved the option for use by its retiring staff
members.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that information concerning this
benefit had been transmitted to each Division and the Pres-
idents had indicated concurrence. He recommended that the
University of Nevada System approve this option for its
participating members.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
28. 1972-73 Catalog Prices, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the January meeting,
several members of the Board raised questions concerning the
difference in cost between the catalogs for UNR and UNLV.
Subsequently, Vice President Pine furnished the following
breakdown in the cost figures:
Total Per Catalog Per Page
UNLV $13,952.00 .558 .002325
UNR 22,973.60 .8836 .001852
Difference in price per page - .000473
UNR catalog on a per page price - 25.5% less than UNLV.
29. Proposed Community College/University Articulation Policy
Chancellor Humphrey presented a proposed statement of policy
for the transfer of students from the Campuses of the
Community College Division to the two University Divisions.
He noted that proposed policy has been developed by the
Articulation Committee consisting of representatives of the
3 concerned Divisions, Chaired by himself, and with staff
assistance by Dr. E. Palola. Chancellor Humphrey stated
the Presidents will review the statement and action by the
Board will be requested not later than April, 1972.
30. Approval of Fund Transfers - UNS
A. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the follow-
ing transfers of funds:
#153-UNR $2,304 from Contingency Reserve to Property
Fidelity & Liability Insurance to pay addi-
tional Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance
($750) and additional Building and Content
Insurance ($1554).
#155-UNR $2,417 from Contingency Reserve to Institu-
tional Memberships to cover additional costs
not funded from the budgeted amount of $6,100.
#160-UNR $6,250 from Contingency Reserve to Biology,
Graduate Fellow Salaries, to provide for
additional teaching fellows to replace faculty
assigned to administrative duties.
#934-ECC $2,000 from Contingency Reserve to Administra-
tion to provide for sufficient funds for
balance of fiscal year.
#533-UNLV $11,477 from Contingency Reserve to Library,
Operating, to provide a portion of the funds
for the purpose of installing a library de-
tection system. The total cost of the proj-
ect is approximately $37,000, the remainder
of which will be funded from other sources.
(See Ref. 30 filed with permanent minutes
for letter from President Zorn concerning
this project.)
#534-UNLV $9,100 to Library Detection System ($4,500
from Library Fund and $4,600 from Diploma
Sales) to pay a portion of installation of
library detection system. (See transfer
#533-UNLV.)
Mr. Lombardi moved approval, motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey reported the following transfers to
the Board:
#154-UNR $690 to Faculty Senate, Classified Salaries,
to allow for increase in secretary's hours
from 1/2 to 3/4 time from February through
June.
#158-UNR $700 to Admissions and Records, Operating to
cover cost of annual advisory transcript
service.
#159-UNR $1,000 to Biology, Wages to arrange for
maintenance of electron microscope and other
electronic equipment in the Department.
#166-UNR $1,250 to Nuclear Engineering, Wages to pro-
vide for student wages for January through
May, 1972.
#167-UNR $650 to Orvis School of Nursing, Graduate
Fellow Salaries, to assist with paper grading
and class material preparation large nursing
classes.
31. Faculty Salary Schedule for 1972-73
Chancellor Humphrey presented material summarizing recommen-
dations of the UNR and UNLV Faculty Senates and interpretive
material prepared by Mr. K. D. Jessup, Director of
Institutional Studies and Budget (both documents on file in
Chancellor's Office).
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Coordinating Council
had met on January 31, 1972 and the recommendations of that
group are as follows:
(1) Raise the base salary step and all steps of each rank
by 2%;
(2) Add half steps which may be awarded for merit only;
(3) Remove the salary ceiling for all ranks;
(4) Provide that in transition to resulting new schedule
a faculty member would automatically be at the same
step on the new schedule as he is on the present
schedule (i. e., would receive a 2% increase);
(5) Provide automatic one step increases to each person who
has satisfactory service with the remaining 1/2 of 1%
for merit increase.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that President Ward had made no
recommendation since salaries of DRI faculty are presently
not rank related. President Donnelly had made no recom-
mendations since the CCD salary schedule is separate. He
suggested that Presidents Miller and Zorn and their Senate
Chairmen might wish to comment on the Senate recommenda-
tions prior to action by the Board.
Dr. Mozingo, Chairman of the UNR Faculty Senate, and Dr.
James Roberts presented material supporting the UNR Faculty
Senate recommendation. Dr. Mozingo stated that as a second
alternative he would support the Coordinating Council
recommendation.
President Miller stated that he supported the Coordinating
Council recommendation for a 2% increase in the base and
removal of ceilings in the first three ranks but he did not
favor the half-step proposal by the Council. However, he
stated, if the decision of the Board is to approve the 2%
base increase and the allocation of most of the remaining
money for step improvements for satisfactory service, then
he recommended split steps for merit money in order to make
it possible to award merit funds to a greater number of
faculty.
President Zorn stated that he endorsed the Coordinating
Council recommendations. Dr. Aizley, UNLV Faculty Senate
Chairman, stated he would support the recommendations of
the Council over the recommendations of the UNLV Faculty
Senate.
In making his recommendation Chancellor Humphrey stated that
he continues to support as the highest priority the main-
tainance of competitive salaries for faculty and believed
the University should continue to support its goal of having
salaries equal to the 4th place institution in each of the
academic ranks. Based on the information available, he said
it should be possible to again maintain this level in 1972-
73 within the 5 1/2% presently set aside for faculty in-
creases.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that each of the recommendations
presented would enable the University to achieve this goal
for 1972-73. He suggested that the decision for the Board
to make would be a determination of which method of salary
administration will result in the best distribution of sal-
ary monies and which will allow meritorious service to be
recognized and competitive disciplines to be accommodated.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he believed that a salary
schedule should be changed whenever convincing evidence is
presented that it is necessary; however, in his opinion,
such evidence has not been presented at this time. He
pointed out to follow recommendations of the Coordinating
Council would be to devote 36% of the salary increase
money to an adjustment in base which would give everyone
2% increase without review. An additional 55% of the
money available would go to those found to be giving
"satisfactory service" and only 9% of the money would be
available for recognition of merit or for special com-
petitive situations.
The Chancellor also commented on the recommendation that the
salary ceilings be removed. He noted that faculty salaries
are presently rank related, explaining that through a series
of ranks with both merit and longevity recognition possible
within each rank. The rank concept is geared to review of
the individual performing a task rather than review of the
task itself as is true in classification systems. He sug-
gested that if the salary ceiling is removed for each rank
it will be possible for instructors to be paid as much as
professors, leaving only a base salary for each rank and
defined steps. He suggested that if salary distinctions
among the ranks are removed there must be clear substitute
guidelines for salary administration and such guidelines
have not been presented. He pointed out the only argument
for removing the salary ceilings is that there are some
faculty at the top of each rank who do not qualify for
promotion and will not receive an increase in salary unless
the ceiling is removed.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the present salary
schedule be continued, that approximately 55% of the
available money be devoted to single steps for satisfactory
service and that 45% be available for merit recognition and
accommodation of special competitive situations. He further
recommended that the present salary ceilings remain but that
the Board agree to review individually each case recommended
by a President for exceeding the ceiling of a rank. Chan-
cellor Humphrey stated that he endorsed, and recommended
for approval, the addition of 1/2 steps which would increase
the options available for recognition of merit. He further
recommended that the proposal for an increase in the "A"
differential (from 20% at present to 27%) be taken under
advisement until later in the year at which time a recommen-
dation will be made for individual review of differential
rates to become effective in 1973-74.
Mr. Steninger moved approval of Chancellor Humphrey's
recommendation. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen suggested that some review be given to the
salaries of top Administrators of the University, expressing
concern that some of these salaries were becoming excessive.
32. Graduate Assistants (Fellows) Salaries, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the conditions of employment of
Graduate Assistants (Fellows) noting that the compensation
is salary plus a grant-in-aid to cover registration fees,
and tuition if the Graduate Assistant is a non-resident.
The salary is $2500 per academic year for the first year,
$2700 for the second year and $2900 for the third year.
Graduate Assistants on twelve month appointments are paid
$3750, $4050 and $4350. These salaries have been in effect
since Fall, 1968. He noted also that it is now Board policy
that letters of appointment for these positions be issued
by the semester rather than for the academic year.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the UNR Faculty Senate has
recommended that the base academic year salary be increased
to $2700 and the maximum academic year salary be $3500. A
second year salary was not specified but presumably would be
$3100. (This would make 12-month appointments - used
mainly in College of Agriculture and DRI - $4050, $4650
and $5250.)
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in 1970-71 when this sub-
ject was discussed by the Coordinating Council it was recom-
mended that Graduate Assistants' compensation follow the
same goal as faculty salaries; i. e., seek to equal the 4th
place among western public Universities. The 1970-71 survey
indicated UNS compensation was equal to 4th place as did
the 1971-72 survey (1971-72 survey identified as Ref. 32A
and filed in Chancellor's Office).
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Coordinating Council,
on January 31, 1972, considered and rejected a motion to
raise these salaries to $2550, $2750 and $2950. The Council
tabled further consideration of this item.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that UNLV Faculty Senate had not
presented a recommendation although President Zorn had
indicated his concurrence with the Coordinating Council
recommendation. He further noted that President Ward had
made no recommendation and that President Miller had
recommended a $100 increase per year in each of the three
steps.
Chancellor Humphrey's recommendation was contained in a
memorandum distributed with the agenda, as follows:
I have reviewed the recommendation of the UNR Faculty
Senate for increases for Graduate Assistants (Fellows),
studied the 1971-72 salary date, listened to the dis-
cussions in the Coordinating Council, and reviewed the
recommendations by the Presidents. I propose an alter-
native solution which utilizes proposals of the UNR
Graduate Students Association and a classification
system recommended by K. Donald Jessup, Director of
Institutional Studies and Budget, in a paper presented
to the Board of Regents in June, 1970.
I recommend that all Graduate Assistants (Fellows) be
designated by the following descriptive titles and
that the salaries be as specified:
Graduate Assistant (Fellow): Holds at least a
baccalaureate degree; grades papers, proctors
examinations, assists Professors in laboratories or
otherwise as required but does not usually have contact
with undergraduate students as part of his assignment.
Compensation: $1250 per semester plus
grant-in-aid of registration fee and tuition.
Teaching Assistant (Fellow) I: Holds either a
baccalaureate degree only or a masters degree, but does
not have teaching experience; leads discussion sections
of a class taught by a faculty member or gives periodic
lectures to a class taught by a faculty member, grades
examinations and assists Professor as required.
Compensation: $1300 per semester plus
grant-in-aid of registration fee and tuition.
Teaching Assistant (Fellow) II: Holds either a
baccalaureate degree only, or a masters degree, but
in either case has teaching experience (may include
experience at Level I); teaches classes under the
supervision of a faculty member, grades examinations
and assists faculty member as required.
Compensation: $1400 per semester plus
grant-in-aid of registration fee and tuition.
Teaching Assistant (Fellow) III: Holds a masters degree
and has teaching experience (may include experience at
Level I and II); teaches classes under general super-
vision of a faculty member, grades examinations and
assists faculty member as required.
Compensation: $1500 per semester plus
grant-in-aid of registration fee and tuition.
Research Assistant (Fellow) or Public Service Assistant
(Fellow): Holds a baccalaureate degree only, or a
masters degree, is inexperienced or has experience
pertinent to the assignment and performs duties as
required.
Compensation: Between $1250 and $1500 per semes-
ter, plus grant-in-aid of registration fee and
tuition, depending upon the relative difficulty
of the assignment or the degree of supervision
required.
In all cases, a work week of 20 hours is assumed. Persons
working 40 hour weeks during the Summer will be paid a
monthly rate equal to their previous semester rate divided
by five and multiplied by two. All designations will be
recommended by the Dean in consultation with the Department
Chairman, subject to the review of the Academic Vice
President and approval of the President.
President Miller commented on his recommendation as sub-
mitted earlier and referred to in the Chancellor's pres-
entation and stated that subsequent to making that recom-
mendation he had reviewed the concepts contained within the
Chancellor's recommendation and would like to revise his
recommendation. He stated that he endorsed the concepts
subject to revision of the descriptions and recommended
that the salaries for Graduate Assistants be $1300, $1400,
$1500 and $1600 for the four catagories reflected in the
Chancellor's recommendation.
Myra Stratton, President of the Graduate Students Associa-
tion at UNR, and Dr. Anne Howard, Director of the Freshman
English Program, spoke in support of an increase in salaries
for Graduate Assistants and also expressed support of the
concepts contained in the Chancellor's recommendation, with
opportunity for revision of the descriptions.
Dr. Howard expressed particular concern that an effort be
made to provide some assistance to the Graduate Teaching
Fellows, noting that there is considerable anxiety on the
part of many of them because of the one-semester letter of
appointment rather than a full-year contract as has been the
practice in the past.
Dr. Mozingo and Dr. Roberts also spoke in support of the UNR
Faculty Senate recommendation for an increase in salary for
the Graduate Assistants.
In response to a question of whether delay of this matter
until March might allow UNLV Faculty Senate to consider the
matter and make a recommendation, Dr. Aizley stated that it
would be helpful if he could tell the faculty where a raise,
if approved, would come from, noting that the faculty fear
that any increase in Graduate Assistant salaries would be
taken from faculty salaries.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that the UNLV work program for
1972-73 is already completed and balanced.
Mr. Morris moved that Graduate Assistants (Fellows) salaries
be tabled until the March meeting to permit time for this
matter to be further considered and the Administration to
make a recommendation both on job description and on sala-
ries. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without
dissent.
Discussion returned to the matter of letters of appointment
for the Graduate Assistants.
Mr. Morris moved that the Head of the Department (Department
Chairman) be authorized to determine whether a yearly con-
tract or a semester letter of appointment will be used in
the employment of a Graduate Assistant (Fellow). Motion
seconded by Mr. Bilbray, failed by a vote of 3 in favor and
4 opposing.
Mr. Bilbray moved that academic year contracts be issued for
the employment of Graduate Assistants. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Knudtsen, carried with 5 in favor and 3 opposing.
33. CSUN Day Care Center, UNLV
Mr. Bilbray presented a request on behalf of CSUN Student
Body President Shelly Levine for allocation from the Board
of Regents of approximately $800 to subsidize the Day Care
Center at UNLV until the end of the academic year.
Miss Levine stated that CSUN had originally allocated $3000
to the Center to assist in the opening of the facility.
However, because of difficulty in obtaining the license from
the Health Department, the Center was not able to advertise
and therefore did not attract enough children to operate at
full capacity. Miss Levine stated that the Center is now
operating at full capacity and will be self-supporting but
will need approximately $800 to permit them to continue
until the end of school, May 1, 1972.
Mr. Jacobsen asked if this matter had been reviewed by the
UNLV Administration. President Zorn stated that it had come
to his attention a few days prior to the meeting and that it
had not been referred to him.
President Miller presented a request from ASUN President Dan
Klaich, asking that the Board consider an allocation of
$1000 to the UNR Day Care Center. He noted that the Center
is subsidized by the ASUN but is only able to operate
half-days. He stated that additional subsidy would allow it
to remain open for a full day and would then permit exten-
sion of the service to graduate students.
President Donnelly noted the operation of a Day Care Center
at ECC and suggested that it would also benefit from a sub-
sidy if such funds are available.
There was some discussion of whether or not such an expendi-
ture could be made from State appropriated funds. Mr.
Steninger stated that he considered this an inappropriate
area for funding whether it was legally permissible from
State funds or not.
Mr. Bilbray moved that $810 be allocated to the Day Care
Center, UNLV. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris.
Dr. Anderson moved that the motion be amended to provide a
similar allocation to the UNR Day Care Center. Motion to
second by Dr. Lombardi.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved to amend to also provide a similar
allocation to the ECC Day Care Center.
Mr. Mc Dermott then stated that he did not believe this had
been adequately reviewed and suggested that the Board might
wish to consider an amount sufficient to keep the UNLV Day
Care Center operating for the month of February, and the
Administration be requested to review this and present a
recommendation at the March meeting.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved that the matter be tabled. Motion
seconded by Miss Thompson, carried with Mr. Bilbray oppos-
ing.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved CSUN be granted $260 from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Fund to permit the Day Care
Center to keep going for the next month, and to provide an
opportunity for review by the UNLV Administration. Motion
seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried with Mr. Steninger oppos-
ing.
34. Sale of University Owned Land, UNLV
President Zorn reported that UNLV has a one-half interest in
40 acres of land in North Las Vegas, received as a gift from
Mr. Ernest Becker of Las Vegas. It was valued at $50,000
upon receipt and the donor's instructions specified the pro-
ceeds of the sale of the land were to be used for athletic
grants-in-aid. Bids were opened February 3, 1972 and one
bid was received from Evelyn G. Wilson, real estate broker
acting as agent for Jacques, Ltd., for $50,000 less 10% real
estate commission.
President Zorn recommended approval of the sale for the
amount specified. Chancellor Humphrey concurred, noting
the sale is subject to the approval of the Governor.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
35. Quarterly Report of Violation, UNLV
As required by the Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for
Members of the University Community, President Zorn filed a
report for the period October 1 through December 31, 1971
(report identified as Ref. 36 and filed with permanent
minutes).
36. Authorization to Sell Stock, UNR
Chancellor Humphrey reported that UNR has received a gift
of 86 shares of Standard Prudential Corporation Stock from
Mr. Frank H. Bartholomew, the proceeds of which are to be
added to the Kate L. Bartholomew Scholarship Fund in
Journalism.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolution to permit the sale of the stock.
RESOLUTION No. 72-2
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno has received 86
shares of stock in the Standard Prudential Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from Mr. Frank H. Bartholomew
to be used as an addition to the Kate L. Bartholomew
Scholarship Fund in Journalism;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada does hereby authorize Chancellor
Neil D. Humphrey to sell the 86 shares of stock in Standard
Prudential Corporation, to sign the necessary stock power,
and to deposit the proceeds of the sale in the appropriate
account.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
37. Request for Easement, ECC
President Donnelly reported that Nevada Power Co. had re-
quested a 10' wide easement over a portion of the property
in Elko where the Instruction building is to be constructed.
President Donnelly recommended approval. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
38. Capital Improvement, CCD
President Donnelly presented a recommendation concerning
preliminary budget requests and tentative time schedules for
the three CCD buildings to be financed by the Higher Educa-
tion Capital Construction Fund. These recommendations
have been approved by the State Planning Board. (See Ref.
39 filed with the permanent minutes.) Chancellor Humphrey
concurred in the recommendation.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
39. State Planning Board Status Report
A report from the State Planning Board concerning the status
of University projects was distributed. (Report filed in
Chancellor's Office.)
40. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000, DRI
President Ward recommended purchase of a flameless atomic
absorption spectrophotometer and accessories in the amount
of $12,700 from Instrumentation Laboratories Inc. for use
by the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics.
He noted that Dr. Squires and his staff have reviewed the
specifications and performance of the spectrophotometer
manufactured by this firm and have found it to be the only
model capable of measuring the degree of sensitivity requir-
ed on their projects in the necessary sample sizes. Funds
are available from a National Science Foundation grant.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
02-11-1972