February 18-19, 1977
02-18-1977
Pages 46-76
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 18, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date in The Center, 1101 N.
Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John A. Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Mr. Chris Karamanos
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler
President Charles R. Donnelly
President Max Milam
President Lloyd P. Smith
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Mr. Richard Belaustegui, Unit Senate
Dr. Paul Burns, UNLV Senate
Dr. Tom Hoffer, DRI Senate
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/S Senate
Mr. George Eversull, CCCC Senate
Dr. James T. Richardson, UNR Senate
Mr. Dan Russell, CSUN
Mr. Jim Stone, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:25 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of January 14, 1977 were
submitted for approval. Mr. John Buchanan requested the
following additions and corrections:
(1) Add to Item 5, Request by Regent Mason
The position was taken by Mr. John Buchanan that al-
though he is a strong supporter of collegiate athletics
he found the position held by those supporters of the
Complex to be ironic in light of what he felt were aca-
demic deficiencies (limited graduate programs, needed
capital improvements, needed equipment, and general
conditions at the undergraduate level) at UNLV. He
said that the Board should keep in perspective the
University's academic standing relative to its athletic
standing, noting that an institution's first priority
is commitment to the academic program. He concluded
by saying that it was disturbing that those who could
not support the University's budget could support a
Complex, therefore taking "indirect" funding from the
academic program.
(2) Last half of paragraph 4, item 5, page 6, should re-
flect that Mr. John Buchanan took exception to the
statement by Chairman Buchanan, pointing out that the
Regents from Clark County never voted verbally or by
secret ballot on the concept discussed in the para-
graph, although the concept had been discussed.
(3) Add to Item 17, Page 12, College of Education
Preparation of Teachers
Mr. John Buchanan and Dr. Anderson questioned the
validity of the program. Both expressed concern over
the program leading to a bachelor's or master's degree,
saying the program lacked an adequate academic subject
emphasis; thus training people in a supervisory
capacity, neglecting the academic subject one teaches.
(4) Correct minutes to reflect that Mr. John Buchanan was
not present during the afternoon for discussion of
agenda items 32 through 42.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported was recom-
mended (report identified as Ref. 2 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
3. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
The report of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
January 14, 1977 was included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey requested confirmation of the actions of the
Committee.
Mrs. Fong moved that the actions of the Committee as report-
ed be confirmed. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
4. Proposed Basketball Pavilion, UNLV
President Baepler commented that for a number of years there
has been a need in Las Vegas for a facility large enough to
accommodate basketball games. He noted that the situation
has become critical with respect to the availability of
tickets for students, faculty, staff and for members of the
Las Vegas community.
Dr. Baepler recalled that two years ago the Governor ap-
pointed a committee to analyze the need for such a facility
and to come up with plans for the implementation of a
facility, both in Reno and Las Vegas. To this end, Mr.
William Morris and the Rebel Athletic Foundation has been
working for the past two years to bring this project to its
present status. Dr. Baepler noted that throughout this
period of time, the question has continued to be raised
concerning the location of such a facility in Las Vegas and
each time the Campus has been selected as the ideal place.
Such a center as envisioned by the plans which will be
presented will contain considerable space and will be
utilized for a variety of events in addition to its primary
purpose of basketball. One of the very attractive features,
Dr. Baepler pointed out, is the inclusion of a very
substantial continuing education center with classrooms, a
300-person auditorium, numerous offices and conference areas
which would permit the Continuing Education Program to have
an identifiable home and allow for the development of a
significant educational enterprise in southern Nevada.
Dr. Baepler reported that the general concept was submitted
to the University Senate which unanimously endorsed the pro-
posal to place the facility on the Campus. He requested Mr.
Morris, Mr. Burrell Cohen and Mr. Jim Mc Daniel to present
the proposal as developed by the Rebel Athletic Foundation.
In making the presentation, it was stated that the Rebel
Athletic Foundation proposes to seek an amendment to the
State legislation controlling the Federal slot machine tax
rebate which would continue the present distribution of $5
million annually to the Higher Education Capital Construc-
tion Fund and would provide that the specific amount of $5
million would go to the State Distributive School Fund.
Funds available beyond the $10 million annually would be
divided between the State Distributive School Fund and a
special construction fund for athletic pavilions. It was
also revealed that a bill has already been introduced in
the U. S. Senate to change the rebate of the Federal slot
tax from 80% to 95%.
Mr. Morris also noted in his presentation that Mr. Parry
Thomas and Mr. Jerome Mack had originally supported a
different location for this facility but reported that Mr.
Thomas and Mr. Mack have withdrawn their proposal and have
endorsed the proposal which is being made by the Rebel
Athletic Foundation. He also reported that Mr. Thomas and
Mr. Mack have pledged a substantial contribution toward
this project, either for construction or to establish an
endowment for its operation.
In the descriptive material distributed and in the slide
presentation of the preliminary drawings, the proposed site
of the Center for Continuing Education and Special Events
was identified as the southeastern quadrant of the UNLV
Campus, generally bounded by Swenson Avenue on the west, the
present University Campus on the north, Maryland Parkway on
the east and Tropicana on the south. The project would
utilize approximately 52 acres.
Following discussion between the Regents and Messrs. Morris,
Cohen and Mc Daniel, Chairman Buchanan requested President
Baepler to comment on the use of the land insofar as the
Campus was concerned. President Baepler reported that the
University Senate and the Administration concurs with the
proposed site as reflected on the slides and believes that
the facility would be compatible with the Campus.
Miss Mason moved that the Board of Regents agree to provide
the necessary land at UNLV for a special events center and
cooperate fully in finding land for a Reno facility if the
two communities and the Legislature wish to proceed with
the projects from funds not now available to the University.
Motion seconded by Mr. Ross.
Dr. Anderson noted that the need for such a facility appears
to be about equally desirable both in Las Vegas and Reno,
and moved to amend the above motion to specify that if such
funds become available that are not otherwise designated by
their source as available only to one location, then the
monies should be equally available to both UNLV and UNR.
Motion to amend seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
In discussing the proposed amendment, it was agreed that the
intent was not to require the expenditure simultaneously but
to require that an equal amount would be available to each
community if required by the project which was ultimately
designed.
Dr. James Richardson reported that the UNR Senate had
discussed this the previous day and would certainly support
the intent of Dr. Anderson's amendment.
Motion to amend carried without dissent.
Amended motion carried without dissent.
5. Evaluation of Teaching of Economics
In response to a request by Dr. Anderson, copies of two
articles concerning economic education had been distributed.
Dr. Anderson expressed concern that there was perhaps not
enough emphasis placed on the teaching of economic princi-
ples and he was interested in having some discussions at
the Department level to investigate to what degree econom-
ics is taught in the various courses, e. g., the economics
of sociology and welfare programs, medicare and health care.
He suggested that perhaps the University has an obligation
to produce not only graduates who are well educated in
their disciplines but who also constitute an informed elec-
torate on such things as growth, sewer bond, social prob-
lems, and other areas involving spending public funds.
Dr. Anderson spoke of the work of Dr. Glenn S. Dumke,
Chancellor of the California State University and Colleges
System, and suggested that Dr. Dumke would be an excellent
resource person at the appropriate time.
Dr. Anderson moved to refer the matter to the Administration
for initiation of discussions with the appropriate persons
to investigate the degree to which economics is taught, and
that discussions with the Board be scheduled at a later
date. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without
dissent.
6. Revisions of Estimative Budgets, UNLV
A. President Baepler requested approval of the following
revision to the 1976-77 estimative budget for Physical
Education Building Sales. After a half year of opera-
tion, it appears that $14,213 more than anticipated
will be collected. A classified staff position which
will not be filled until February 1, 1977, will need to
be covered by wages, and more funds are needed in the
wages account because of the usage of the building.
Budget Revision Revised
1976-77 Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 3,000 $ 787 $ 3,787
Sales 36,000 14,213 50,213
$39,000 $15,000 $54,000
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ $ 600 $ 600
Classified Salaries 6,633 (3,315) 3,318
Wages 13,367 19,400 32,767
Operating 18,000 (1,685) 16,315
Ending Fund Balance 1,000 1,000
$39,000 $15,000 $54,000
B. President Baepler requested approval of the following
revision to the 1976-77 estimative budget for Audio
Visual Sales. The increased revenue is the result of
Audio Visual providing more services to the Departments
than had been anticipated.
Budget Revision Revised
1976-77 Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 7,136 $ $ 7,136
Audio Visual Sales 11,000 10,000 21,000
$18,136 $10,000 $28,136
Expenditures
Wages-Compensation $ 6,500 $ 600 $ 7,100
Operating 4,500 10,500 15,000
Ending Fund Balance 7,136 (1,100) 6,036
$18,136 $10,000 $28,136
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
7. Establishment of Advisory Committee, UNLV
President Baepler requested the establishment of an advi-
sory committee to the Department of Nursing in order to
meet accreditation standards for the Medical Assistant
Program.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that a Medical Assistant
Program Advisory Committee be appointed as a Type 2
Committee, noting that Board policy concerning such
committees is included in the Board of Regents Handbook,
Section 8, Chapter 1, Title 4.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
8. Bookstore Remodeling, UNLV
President Baepler reported that the following bids had been
received for remodeling of the UNLV Bookstore:
Ponderosa Construction Co., Inc., Las Vegas $46,757
Claude E. Cook Construction Co., Las Vegas 61,048
Empire Construction Co., Las Vegas 64,800
Dr. Baepler noted that the project had originally been bud-
geted at $35,000 with funds to come from the Student Union
Fee reserve account. He recommended the following amendment
to the budget and award of the bid to Ponderosa Construction
Co. for $46,757:
A & E Fees $ 4,500
Construction 46,757
Reserves 1,743
$53,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
9. Approval of Fund Transfers
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers from Contingency Reserve:
#77-100 $2,700 to the English Department for part-time
instruction.
#77-105 $2,500 to Dean, College of Education, to cover
supervisors of student teaching and for operating
expenses.
#77-107 $900 to Political Science to cover operating
expenses balance of fiscal year.
#77-111 $3,000 to Financial Aid, to meet projected
operating expenses for balance of fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Western Athletic Conference
President Baepler requested authorization for UNLV to sub-
mit an application for membership in the Western Athletic
Conference. He noted that for several years UNLV has not
belonged to any athletic conference. There are presently
two vacancies in the WAC (with the withdrawal of the two
Arizona schools which have joined the Pacific Athletic
Conference) and UNLV has learned informally that WAC would
respond favorably to an application from UNLV. The UNLV
Senate has considered this matter and passed a resolution
in favor of applying to the WAC, as has the Intercollegiate
Council.
Mrs. Fong moved that UNLV be authorized to make application
to WAC. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ross.
Mr. John Buchanan suggested that such an application was
premature and that the University's number one priority
should be the academic program. He questioned whether UNLV
was in the position to compete academically with schools
such as those with which they wish to compete athletically.
He suggested that it is absurd to build a basketball pavil-
ion so that the school would be eligible for consideration
for membership in WAC, at the sacrifice of very necessary
academic buildings.
President Baepler suggested that membership in WAC would
enhance rather than detract from the academic support, and
stated that in his opinion the development of the athletic
program to the point where the school is eligible to apply
for WAC has been very orderly. At the same time, he stated,
he believed the academic side of the Campus has also devel-
oped remarkably well and in an orderly fashion.
Dr. Paul Burns agreed that the University Senate had unani-
mously endorsed application to the WAC. However, he stated,
there are many UNLV faculty who share Mr. John Buchanan's
concern about the role of athletics in the University. Dr.
Burns stated that although he believed it was impossible
to prove that athletics hurt the academic programs, it is
equally difficult to prove that they aid the programs as
some have argued. He suggested that the only valid argu-
ment for joining the WAC was because UNLV thinks it can
compete athletically at that level.
Motion carried with Mr. John Buchanan abstaining.
11. Nevada Archaeological Survey
President Baepler recalled that the Nevada Archaeological
Survey was established by the 1975 Legislature as a part of
the Nevada State Museum. Part of the staff has been UNS
faculty and much contract work has been done by both UNLV
and UNR. He reported that the State Museum Board has asked
to be relieved of the administration of NAS and all parties
involved have agreed to assignment of the Survey to the
Statewide Services, UNLV, providing the $50,000 annual
appropriation presently included in the Executive Budget
is continued.
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board agree to accept this responsibility if the Gover-
nor and the Legislature wish to repeal the existing law and
assign the responsibility to the University, and provided
the $50,000 annual appropriation is continued.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
12. Proposed Reorganization of Community College Division
In January, it was agreed that President Donnelly would make
a proposal to the February meeting concerning the reorgani-
zation of the Community College Division which would be nec-
essary if the Executive Budget recommendations were follow-
ed; however, President Donnelly requested that this matter
be postponed until the April 1 meeting.
Chairman Buchanan suggested that in light of the meeting and
discussions with the Senate Finance Committee the previous
day, perhaps it would be better to go ahead with the
discussion.
President Donnelly reported that he and his staff have been
working with the recommendations of the Executive Budget in
an attempt to determine what reorganization would be neces-
sary and how best to provide the necessary services. He
pointed out that it has always been a primary goal of the
Community Colleges to provide the students with the services
for which the Colleges exist and to provide those services
in the most efficient and economical manner. He stated
that there is still a great deal of detail to be worked out
but it would, of course, be ready for presentation to the
April meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey agreed that the matter would be better
discussed in April.
Mrs. Knudtsen agreed that more time should be allowed and
suggested that in response to the questions asked the
previous day by the Senate Finance Committee the Board
consider the following motion:
That the Board of Regents reaffirm its intention that
(1) the Community College Division be autonomous from
the other three Divisions of the University of Nevada
System; (2) that the President of CCD have sufficient
staff to properly discharge his duties; and (3) we con-
tinue to work on possible interdivision or Systemwide
arrangements which will enable us to provide services
as economically as possible.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
13. Housing Proposal, NNCC
President Donnelly presented a proposal from three business
men from Elko for construction of an apartment building on
the NNCC Campus on land to be leased from the College. Vice
President Berg commented on the need for housing which is
anticipated in the coming school year, noting that the
apartment building which is proposed would contain 20 units,
each housing two students, and would rent for $75 per stu-
dent per month. It is proposed to lease 1/2 acre of land
from the College at $1 per year for 50 years with renewal
option.
Dr. Berg stated that the three business men who are propos-
ing this have invested several hundred dollars in the proj-
ect and wish to have some indication from the Board as to
its feasibility before proceeding further.
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that she is generally strongly opposed
to dormitories; however, she believed the circumstances in
Elko were quite different and she would support such a
proposal.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the proposal in principal,
with the provision that specifications and bids would be
subject to approval by the Board. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Dr. Humphrey pointed out that it must be understood that the
University must require that specifications be developed
which will permit public bids to be received on the project.
14. Change in Degree Requirements, UNR
President Milam requested authorization to increase the num-
ber of credits required for the Bachelor of Science in Geo-
logical Engineering from 134 to 138. He noted that the cur-
riculum is considered by the accreditation agency to be de-
ficient in humanities and social science courses and this
increase is a step toward correcting that deficiency. He
further noted that the geological engineering curriculum
has an unusually large credit requirement because of the
Summer Field Geology Camp requirement of 6 credits. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall, 1977.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
15. Amendment of ASUN Constitution
President Milam submitted the following proposed amendments
to the ASUN Constitution with his recommendation for
approval:
Section 150.0 All members of the ASUN government shall be
elected in the general election of the two days closest to
March 15; they shall take office on the Wednesday closest
to April 15. Necessary Fall ASUN officers shall be elected
in the general election on the Wednesday closest to October
10; they shall take office on the Wednesday closest to
October 17.
Section 440.1 The Publications Board shall consist of the
following voting members: the Vice President of Finance and
Publications, who shall act as the editor of the Sagebrush,
and the editor of the Artemisia. Nonvoting members shall be
the ASUN President, the ASUN Business Manager, the editors
of all ASUN publications except the Sagebrush and Artemisia,
and any faculty advisors and the ASUN Administrative
Secretary. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, ef-
fective immediately.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
16. Swimming Pool for S-Bar-S Ranch
President Milam requested authorization to retain the firm
of Watersource Consulting Engineers to prepare plans,
specifications and contract documents for a swimming pool
at the S-Bar-S Ranch, to replace the existing pool which
has been condemned by the State Health Department. The cost
of the design and preparation of documents is estimated at
$3,750 and the cost of the pool is estimated at $28,000 to
$30,000. Funds are available in the S-Bar-S Facility trust
funds and completion of the pool is anticipated in time for
the 1977 Summer operation of the youth camp. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried with Mr. John Buchanan opposing.
17. Approval of Estimative Budgets and Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following revi-
sions to Estimative Budgets for 1976-77 and the following
transfers of funds:
A. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Publications Sales
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Balance $ 500 $22,865 $23,365
Outside Sales 40,000 10,000 50,000
$40,500 $32,865 $73,365
Expenditures
Operating $40,000 $32,865 $72,865
Ending Fund Balance 500 500
$40,500 $32,865 $73,365
B. Controller's Office Loan Administration (not previously
budgeted)
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $7,334
Expenditures
Classified Salaries $5,000
Wages 1,000
Fringe Benefits 650
Operating 684
$7,334
(Source of revenue is a 3% allowance on National Direct
Student Loan Fund Administration, which is divided
equally with Student Services Office.)
C. Physical Plant - Buildings and Grounds Sales
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Balance $ 30,000 $79,235 $109,235
Outside Sales 166,000 166,000
(Recharge Credits)
Sales and Service 4,000 4,000
Miscellaneous 4,000 4,000
$204,000 $79,235 $283,235
Expenditures
Classified $ 30,000 $15,000- $ 15,000
Wages 30,000 30,000
Fringe Benefits 2,200 2,200
Out-of-State Travel 1,500 1,500
Operating 136,300 94,235 230,535
Ending Fund Balance 4,000 4,000
$204,000 $79,235 $283,235
D. Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium
The original budget approved by the Board of Regents
for 1976-77 for the Atmospherium-Planetarium Box Office
Sales account covered the period July 1, 1976 to June
30, 1977. This revision covers only the period January
1 to June 30, 1977; therefore, the budget approved at
the May, 1976 meeting of the Board has been cut in
half in order to more clearly show the changes in
revenue and expenditures anticipated.
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ $ 4,865 $ 4,865
Sales and Service 17,050 2,915- 14,135
Trust Fund Income 18,300 18,300
$17,050 $20,250 $37,300
Expenditures
Prof Compensation $ $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Class Compensation 6,720 6,720
Wages 6,750 4,950- 1,800
Out-of-State Travel 500 500
Operating 9,800 7,280 17,080
Ending Fund Balance 6,200 6,200
$17,050 $20,250 $37,300
E. Intercollegiate Athletics - General Funds
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,000 $54,000 $ 56,000
Ticket Sales 109,500 13,500 123,000
$111,500 $67,500 $179,000
Expenditures
Prof Compensation $ $32,035 $ 32,035
Class Compensation 1,030 1,030
Wages 3,850 3,850
Operating 100,020 35,465 135,485
Out-of-State Travel 4,600 4,600
Ending Fund Balance 2,000 2,000
$111,500 $67,500 $179,000
Fund Transfers from Contingency Reserves
#160 $200 to the Art Department to help underwrite the cost
of matting, framing, and glazing approximately 50 art
works.
#164 $500 to the Bureau of Business and Economic Research,
Statewide Programs, to help support a graduate assist-
ant needed for the organization and administration of
the Intercollegiate Business Games of 1977.
#168 $900 to Political Science to provide funds for an
instructor to teach the course, Women and Politics,
for the Spring semester.
#172 $3,714 to Psychology, of which $2,019 will be used to
cover a portion of a classified salary which is not
currently funded by a grant; $377 to graduate fellow
salaries for the Spring semester to assist with
courses during the released time of two faculty mem-
bers; $1,318 to fringe benefits to cover such costs
for two faculty members whose grants terminate during
the Spring.
#173 $6,277 to Basque Studies Program, Statewide Programs,
of which $2,260 will be used to increase the time of
a classified employee, $500 to increase wages for the
Spring, and $3,517 to help cover basic operating
expenses which should not be covered by the gift
account.
#174 $2,500 to Bureau of Business and Economic Research,
Statewide Programs, to be used to support faculty
research activities with a program of Summer faculty
research grants.
#163 $1,500 to Physics, of which $1,000 is designated to
classified salaries and $500 to wages to provide
assistance with the Committee on the Philosophy of
Inquiry.
#175 $500 to Speech and Theater to provide wages assist-
ance to the Nevada Repertory Company during the
Spring semester.
#177 $4,530 to Biology to provide for letters of appoint-
ment for two instructors to teach Spring courses in
Zoology and Botany.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
18. Field Trips for Renewable Natural Resources Students, UNR
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that she had been contacted by a stu-
dent enrolled in Renewable Natural Resources requesting
assistance from the Board of Regents in securing funds for
field trips. She reported that $3,500 is required and the
students have indicated a willingness to assess themselves.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested that the amount be allocated from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account, adding that
she believed that if funds could not be provided for field
trips when they are an essential part of a course, then the
course should not be offered.
President Milam recalled that two years previously the Board
had directed that all special fees be discontinued except
for those courses with special instructional costs or spe-
cial transportation requirements. Subsequent to that time,
the Departments have allocated operating funds internally in
those areas where they place a high priority.
Dr. Anderson suggested that this matter be referred to the
Dean of the College of Agriculture in order that he might
have an opportunity to resolve the problem without the
necessity of the students assessing themselves as Mrs.
Knudtsen has been informed they are willing to do.
President Baepler suggested that the problem is much broader
than just one course. He cited the many courses in disci-
plines such as Geology and Biology where field trips are a
necessary or highly desirable part of a course. He pointed
out that these two Departments at UNLV budget a significant
amount of their allocated resources to field studies, and
these courses have the benefit of the field trips because
the Departments prioritize it internally. He suggested that
if Board of Regents Special Projects money is to be made
available for such purposes, the Department would then prob-
ably choose to spend those funds they now spend for field
trips for equipment or other purposes and then request
funding from the Board for field trips.
Dr. Anderson moved that this matter be referred to the Dean
of the College of Agriculture to see if it could be resolved
internally. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross.
It was agreed to defer further discussion or action until
the afternoon session to allow an opportunity for Dean
Bohmont to be present.
19. Collective Bargaining
The presentation by Regent Karamanos concerning local gov-
ernment collective bargaining was again postponed due to Mr.
Karamanos' absence from the meeting.
20. PERS Legislation
Dr. Alfred Stoess reported that the Public Employees Retire-
ment Board has recommended against legislation to provide
retirement after 30 years at any age for regular members and
after 25 years at any age for police and firemen. PERS has
requested all employee and employer groups to comment on the
recommendation. Dr. Stoess noted that according to the PERS
actuarial study, to provide retirement after 30 years serv-
ice at any age for regular members would require increasing
the contributions of employer and employee by 1/2 of 1% each
for the 35,000 PERS members, but would provide a benefit for
only about 1,000 members over the next 15 years. In effect,
he stated, the contributions of employees who became members
of PERS after age 25 would be increased by 1/2 of 1% even
though those members could not possibly benefit from the in-
crease as the law presently permits retirement at age 55
with 30 years of service. Chancellor Humphrey requested
authorization to inform PERS that the University concurs
with the position of the Retirement Board.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
21. Legal Fees Re Bonds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended a transfer of $5,106.80
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund to pay
Dawson, Nagel, Sherman & Howard, Attorneys at Law of
Denver, Colorado, for representation concerning issuance
of $10 million of revenue bonds to construct facilities
for Environmental Protection Agency at UNLV, noting that
if the project is finally constructed, this fee can be
charged to the bond issue and the Special Projects Fund
repaid.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
22. Higher Education Capital Construction Funds
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the currently unobligated
HECC funds total $415,608.96 and are contained in the budg-
ets of the following projects:
(1) Library Addition, UNR
(2) Life Sciences Building, UNLV
(3) CCCC, Phase I
(4) Natatorium, UNLV
(5) Performing Arts, UNLV
Of the total amount unobligated, $400,000 is required and
has been committed to the 1977-81 Capital Improvement Pro-
gram for UNS, leaving a remainder of $15,608.96. Competing
for this remaining balance are requests for two projects:
(1) $93,808 in additional furnishings for the Life Sciences
building at UNLV, Project No. 73-U3, increasing the budget
for that line item by approximately that amount, and (2)
$13,500 to connect the Library at UNR to the Central Man-
agement System, the centralized energy control system for
the Campus, increasing Capital Improvement Project No. 75-3,
by that amount.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that there is obviously not
enough money to accomplish both projects and retain the
necessary balance of HECC funds committed to the 1977-81
program. He reported that the State Public Works Board has
recommended using the estimated $13,500 to connect the UNR
Library to the Campus Central Management System. The
Chancellor recommended that the Board concur in this sug-
gestion of the State Public Works Board and to use the
balance, i. e., $2,608.96, for additional furnishings and
equipment for the UNLV Life Sciences building.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
23. Federal Capital Improvement Monies, Public Works Capital
Development and Investment Act of 1976
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the January 14, 1977
meeting, it was reported that the five applications for
Federal grants under this act were submitted by the State
Coordinator too late to be considered for funding in the
first round. It was also reported that the Economic Devel-
opment Administration had informed the University that their
applications would be held until the end of December, at
which time a determination would be made as to whether funds
were available for a second round of funding.
Dr. Humphrey reported that the University has now been in-
formed by EDA that program funds were exhausted during the
first round and all five of the University's applications
have therefore been denied.
24. Approval of Fund Transfers, System
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following fund
transfers from the Contingency Reserve:
#76-23 $2,565 to Chancellor's Office Professional
Salaries. When Counsel was employed, funds for
only nine months' salary were transferred. This
transfer augments that salary account for the
balance of the fiscal year.
#76-25 $1,027.97 from Computing Center General Sales to
DEC Writer Maintenance to provide additional
funds to that account.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
25. Actions of the Unit Senate
Mr. Richard Belaustegui, Chairman of the Unit Senate, re-
ported that the Unit Senate has adopted the following
statements:
(1) The Executive Budget has proposed that many faculty
members of the Unit be converted to classified status.
That proposal would directly affect the status and
function of the faculty of the University System. We,
therefore, call upon the Board of Regents to continue
exercising their responsibilities as stated in Article
11, Section 4 of the Nevada Constitution, to protect
faculty from such intrusion by the State Legislature.
(2) Without explanation, the Executive Budget for the 1977-
79 biennium creates a distinction within the System
faculty calling for substantially smaller increases
for a portion of the faculty.
We, the Unit faculty, are dismayed at this discrimi-
natory action. By tradition, all faculty have always
been integral parts of a team effort working toward
a common goal-betterment of the University of Nevada
System.
We, the Unit faculty, feel strongly that this recommen-
dation of the Executive Budget will create an atmos-
phere of divisiveness and disruption in the University
of Nevada System. This recommendation on one hand has
placed some of our colleagues in an uncomfortable po-
sition of being favored, and on the other, has caused
an undermining of morale and purpose in the Unit fac-
ulty, who are inexplicably being penalized.
We, the Unit faculty of the University of Nevada System
respectfully request that the Nevada State Legislature
and the Board of Regents weigh seriously the effects of
discriminatory salary treatment.
As a positive solution, we request that the Legislature
and the Board of Regents institute a fair and equitable
distribution of salary monies for all faculty.
Dr. James Richardson reported that the UNR Senate had re-
quested that the proposed move of the Computing Center fac-
ulty into classified service be opposed by the Board. He
also stated that the UNR Senate supports a single salary
schedule for all faculty.
Dr. Humphrey pointed out that the Administration has opposed
the Executive Budget recommendation that Computing Center
faculty become members of the classified service, and also
opposes the Executive Budget recommendation that nonteaching
faculty increases be less than 70% of teaching faculty in-
creases. He suggested that no further action by the Board
is required at this time and stated that the Administration
will continue to seek adoption of the Board-approved budget
and to maintain the Board's authority to determine faculty
designation.
Chairman Buchanan noted that the Board's position was stated
the previous day to the Senate Finance Committee; i. e.,
that the Board supports fully the budget request which was
submitted to the Legislature, and the Board opposes any
effort to preempt its authority to determine faculty status
and compensation.
26. Request for Right-of-Way, UNR
President Milam reported that Nevada Bell has requested a
4' by 6' right-of-way on the Valley Road Farm in order to
install a cabinet pedestal. Dr. Milam recommended approval.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred, subject to review and approv-
al of the right-of-way agreement by Counsel.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
27. Churchill County Agricultural Service Center
President Milam recalled that in January the Board had ap-
proved the concept of proceeding with the construction of
a building in Churchill County to be used as an Agricultural
Service Center. A preliminary floor plan has been approved
by the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture, the Agri-
cultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Soil Con-
servation Service, and Farmers Home Administration. Commit-
ments have been made by the Federal agencies to rent space
at $6 per square foot per annum. The rent has been deter-
mined by Vice President Pine as adequate to fund the build-
ing in ten years and return 6% on the investment. The funds
are to come from the Agriculture Facilities Account (monies
received from the sale of the Valley Road Farm).
President Milam recommended that Mr. Russell Clopine be
retained as architect, at a fee of 8.5% of the construction
costs, plus travel expenses of 15 cents per mile for travel
required between Reno and Fallon.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the project, the
designation of the architect, and the concept of the leases,
noting that when the leases are finalized they will be sub-
ject to approval by the Governor. He also noted that the
Board's policy relating to construction of projects financed
by nonappropriated funds would apply in this case (Section 5
Chapter 18 of Title 4, Board of Regents Handbook).
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
28. Request for Interfund Loan, UNR
President Milam requested approval of an interfund loan of
$17,310 from the Parking Permit Account to the College of
Agriculture to purchase a 100 horsepower diesel 4-wheel
tractor for the Gund Ranch. The funds will be repaid from
the Gund Ranch Operating Account in 3 equal annual payments
beginning July 2, 1977 of $5,770, plus interest at 6%.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
29. Approval of Fund Transfer, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following transfer
from the Contingency Reserve:
#188 $6,600 to Medical Technology Operating to cover the
cost of consultants for a Hematology course currently
being taught. One position in Medical Technology has
been filled on a temporary basis since the Fall sem-
ester because recruitment has failed to produce a
permanent instructor. The temporary appointee will be
resigning in mid-February, leaving the Hematology
course, required for pre-clinical students, without an
instructor in the lecture section. Consultants will
be used to cover the course for the balance of the
semester.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
30. Mackay School of Mines
President Milam reported that the Engineering Council for
Professional Development (ECPD) has recently completed a
field visit for review of programs and facilities of the
Mackay School of Mines. The final report of ECPD has not
yet been issued; however, significant problems with programs
and facilities have been identified. Dr. Milam stated that
it is apparent that advance planning needs to be undertaken
concerning remodeling of the Mackay School of Mines build-
ing. He then requested an emergency allocation of $15,000
to begin architectural studies in cooperation with the State
Public Works Board in order that appropriate planning can be
done for the use of the private funds and a later request
for University capital improvement monies.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred and recommended an allocation
of $15,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
31. UNLV Master Plan
President Baepler requested that $75,000 be authorized for
a UNLV master plan, noting that with the potential physical
changes at UNLV, it appears expedient that such a plan be
developed concurrently with the master plan anticipated for
UNR and for which $75,000 is included in the 1977-81 Capital
Improvement Program request for that Campus.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Regents authorize
this expenditure from the UNLV Capital Improvement Fee fund
and the 1977 Legislature be requested to amend the UNS 1977-
81 Capital Improvement Program request to accommodate to
this expenditure by UNLV.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
32. Affirmative Action Report
In reponse to a request from Regent Mason, a report from the
University's affirmative action officers was transmitted
with the January agenda and included the following:
(1) How future promotions will be handled;
(2) Recruiting procedures;
(3) What changes have occurred;
(4) Number of minorities;
(5) Number of women;
(6) Tenure ratio between men and women;
(7) Salary ratio between men and women; and
(8) Source of salary monies (i. e., Federal, State, etc.)
for minority and women employees.
This was deferred until the February meeting in order that
more time would be available for discussion.
Mr. Harry Wolf, UNR, Mr. Jim Kitchen, UNLV, Mr. Leon Van
Doren, CCD, Mr. John Doherty, DRI, and Miss Delia Martinez,
Unit, all spoke concerning the reports filed by their re-
spective Divisions or units. (Reports are on file in the
Chancellor's Office.)
Discussion resumed on Item 18, Field Trips for UNR Students.
Dean Bohmont and Associate Dean Seals were present for the
discussion. Miss Miles and Mr. Nelson, students in the
Renewable Natural Resources program, spoke concerning the
lack of funds in the departmental budget with which to
support laboratories and field trips and expressed concern
that they were not getting the quality of education they
believed necessary and for which they were paying fees.
Both Dr. Seals and Dean Bohmont requested the matter be
deferred to allow the College of Agriculture an opportunity
to resolve the problem.
Following discussion by the Board, Dr. Anderson again
restated his motion that the matter be referred back to the
College. Motion carried without dissent.
33. Out-of-State Tuition
Chairman Buchanan reported that Dr. James Richardson had re-
quested that the Board reconsider the action taken in Janu-
ary at which time out-of-state tuition was increased from
$600 to $750 per semester, effective Fall, 1977.
Dr. Richardson stated that he had been unaware that the pro-
posed increase in tuition had been approved at the January
meeting and wished to express the concern of the UNR Senate
about the possible effects of such an increase. Dr.
Richardson suggested that with or without an increase in
tuition, there would be a shortfall in money since the
Executive Budget projects a greater number of out-of-state
students than the University anticipates. His second con-
cern, he stated, has to do with the student mix; i. e., the
number of out-of-state students out of the total enrollment.
He noted that when out-of-state tuition had been increased
in 1971 there was a drop from 18% to 10% in out-of-state
enrollment.
Miss Carolyn Gorham, who identified herself as an out-of-
state student, presented petitions signed by 1,189 students
objecting to the tuition increase.
ASUN President Jim Stone stated that he was also unaware
that this tuition increase had been approved. He expressed
concern that such an increase would result in the loss of a
considerable number of out-of-state students. He also sug-
gested that perhaps the increase is not necessary since at
this point it is not known what the budget will be in its
final form. Mr. Stone suggested that before any kind of
increase is approved, it would be better to wait and see
what the final budget is and whether such an increase was
justifiable. In response to a question from Chairman
Buchanan concerning the possibility of restricting enroll-
ment, Mr. Stone said he would prefer that admission be
restricted academically rather than through an out-of-state
tuition increase.
Chairman Buchanan pointed out that the taxpayers of Nevada
are providing funds to support a public higher education
system for the residents of the State and it is only
reasonable that nonresidents who enroll pay a fair share of
the cost.
President Milam noted that he had been aware that this tui-
tion increase had been approved at the January meeting and
had not asked that it be reconsidered; however, since it was
being discussed he wished to note for the record that the
Dean of the Mackay School of Mines had written a letter to
him expressing concern about the increase.
Dr. Humphrey recalled that a tuition increase was not in-
cluded in the biennial budget request submitted by the
Board of Regents. However, the Executive Budget included a
recommendation for an increase from $1,200 to $1,500 and
budgeted revenue accordingly, also using a greater number of
students than the University had projected. He noted that
the Governor had followed the logic of having the tuition
equal the average charged by the 50 principal State Univer-
sities, comparable to the University's goal of having fac-
ulty compensation equal the average of the same group of
institutions. The increase in tuition was, in turn, recom-
mended to the Board by the Officers. Dr. Humphrey recalled
that in 1971 when tuition was last increased there was
was intent to restrict out-of-state enrollment since that
number was increasing rapidly. He pointed out that there is
an obligation to take care of Nevada students first from the
resources provided by the State, and to charge a reasonable
tuition to nonresidents. This tuition does not, however,
really cover the cost of instruction and there has been no
attempt to provide that it would. Chancellor Humphrey also
noted that if the increase does not stand, the University
will be faced with the problem of finding an additional
$847,800 during the biennium, assuming the Executive Budget
is adopted by the Legislature.
No action was proposed by the Board.
34. Residence Halls, UNR
President Milam recalled that in January, 1975, the Board
of Regents allocated $25,000 from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund for rehabilitation of the UNR resi-
dence halls. Since that time, an additional $137,468 of
residence hall monies have been spent for carpets, furni-
ture, painting and miscellaneous repairs. Dr. Milam re-
quested, in cooperation with the ASUN and the students in
the residence halls, an allocation of $100,000 from the
Board of Regents Special Projects Fund to further the
rehabilitation of these facilities. He noted that although
the facilities are considerably improved from two years ago,
a great deal must still be done to bring these halls to an
acceptable standard. He also noted that there is consid-
erable evidence of a substantial improvement in student
attitude toward these facilities.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $100,000 be allocated
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund which,
together with the approximate $23,800 available in the
various residence hall maintenance and equipment reserves,
should effect some rather substantial further improvements
in the halls.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried with Mrs. Fong and Miss Mason abstaining.
35. Tonopah Hall, UNLV
At the request of Mrs. Fong and Miss Mason, President
Baepler reviewed the situation concerning the closing of
Tonopah Hall. He recalled that the eventual closing of
Tonopah Hall as a dormitory had been discussed for the past
3 or 4 years and students have been aware of these plans
for at least 2 1/2 of those years. He pointed out that
UNLV has never planned to construct a residential Campus
and the current capital improvement program anticipates
the conversion of Tonopah Hall to provide classrooms and
offices to relieve a very serious problem of academic
overcrowding.
Dr. Baepler stated that he is aware that the students are
circulating a petition and are approaching legislators and
Regents in an attempt to keep the dorm open. He said that
he had been informed that there were perhaps 400-500 signa-
tures on the petition; however, he suggested that the occu-
pancy figures do not support the need for the dormitory in
that Tonopah Hall has rarely ever approached capacity and
opened this Spring semester with 62 empty beds out of a
total capacity of 246. He also pointed out that the dormi-
tory had not generated sufficient revenue to amortize the
bond issue, requiring a loan on at least one occasion. He
agreed that the building is in poor shape but added that
there is no money with which to maintain the building as a
dormitory. Dr. Baepler disagreed that the dormitory was
necessary to accommodate out-of-state students, pointing
out that there is a total enrollment of 8,000 students,
over 800 of whom are nonresidents, and yet there are still
62 vacancies in the dorm. Dr. Baepler also pointed out
that a great deal of administrative time and resources are
required to service a very small proportion of the student
body represented by dorm residents and, although these stu-
dents are important, the academic benefits to all of the
students to be derived from conversion of the dorm must be
taken into consideration.
Miss Mason and Mrs. Fong expressed concern that many of the
out-of-state students would find it difficult to find an
apartment because they lack the financial ability and also,
they noted, apartment owners would not rent to students who
are under age 18.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that the total out-of-state enroll-
ment is more than three times the capacity of the dorm and,
in fact, many of the present dorm residents are from Las
Vegas. He also pointed out that if living in the dorm was
such a financial advantage to the student as compared to
living in an apartment, the 62 vacancies in the dorm would
not exist.
Dr. Baepler also commented that the Rebel Athletic Founda-
tion is continuing in its efforts to bring low cost apart-
ment units to the students. In addition, there are several
fraternities and sororities that now wish to build houses on
Campus on land to be leased from the University. He pointed
out that such facilities will house both resident and non-
resident students. CSUN President Dan Russell suggested
that perhaps student government was partly responsible for
not better informing the general student body of the plans
to convert Tonopah Hall into office and classroom space but
added that it was their impression that the decision had
been made and was not reversible. He said that student
sentiment in favor of retaining the dormitory is quite high
with almost 100% of the dorm residents claiming that they
would not have been able to come to UNLV if there had been
no dormitory.
Mr. John Buchanan stated that he might have more sympathy
for the students who signed the petition if they had brought
this to the Board earlier. He pointed out that this matter
had been before the Board and the UNLV community for at
least the two years that he had been on the Board. He also
noted that it had been covered by an article in the Yell
almost a year earlier. He suggested that it was too late
to raise the issue now that the Capital Improvement Program
was before the Legislature.
Mrs. Fong moved that the Board reconsider the closing of
Tonopah Hall. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, failed by the
following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen,
Dr. Lombardi, Mr. James Buchanan
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Miss Mason, Mr. Ross
36. Pioneer Ditch Company
President Milam reported that the MGM Grand Hotel, Reno has
requested an agreement with Pioneer Ditch Company, in which
the University of Nevada is a shareholder, for the installa-
tion of a closed conduit system for the movement of irriga-
tion water across their land. Dr. Milam recommended approv-
al. Chancellor Humphrey concurred, noting that the agree-
ment had been reviewed and approved by Counsel.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
37. Faculty Responsibility Prospectus
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January he had recom-
mended a series of actions concerning management problems
related to the 1977-79 budget. Among those recommendations
was a request for consideration of a "Faculty Responsibil-
ity Prospectus", designed to improve accountability of
teaching faculty and to make certain that responsibile
Administrators have reviewed and approved the teaching and
related assignments. Dr. Humphrey noted that the Faculty
Responsibility Prospectus, which has been included with the
January agenda, was again submitted with the February agenda
with minor changes which had been made as a result of dis-
cussion with the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet. (Statement
identified as Ref. 25 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Dr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Paul Burns reported that the UNLV Senate had voted to
endorse the Chancellor's recommendation with the addition to
Section 7 of "teaching continuing education," as an activity
to be included as "Public Service". Chancellor Humphrey
agreed to the inclusion.
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/South Faculty Senate Chairman, stated
that that Senate had voted to support the concept of the
proposal but had expressed concern over how the apparent
differences between the Universities and the Community
College in terms of teaching loads would be handled. He
noted that they had been assured however that each of the
Divisions would be free to develop forms which will
accommodate those differences.
Dr. Jim Richardson spoke concerning the UNR Senate, noting
that they had decided not to take a position on this pro-
posed document, pointing out that UNR now has a very de-
tailed work program form which will furnish information
concerning the teaching load and also cited the Affirma-
tive Action Policy statements and the UNR Bylaws which he
believed contained the same provisions of the Faculty
Responsibility Prospectus, thereby, he said, making the
prospectus unnecessary.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the Faculty Responsibility
Prospectus as recommended by the Chancellor. Motion sec-
onded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
38. Fees and Expenses
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May, 1976, the Board
adopted a consolidated registration fee, to be assessed
effective Summer and Fall, 1977. At the same time, the
Board adopted an amended Chapter 13 of Title 4 of the Board
of Regents Handbook. Dr. Humphrey noted that this amended
chapter (not yet distributed to holders of the Handbook) has
been further reviewed and several proposals for additional
changes have been made. A copy of the amended Chapter 13
was included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 26 and
filed with permanent minutes). Following are those sections
in which substantive changes appear:
Section 5. Special Reduced Registration Fee
1. Persons 62 years of age or older shall be permitted to
register for credit or as auditors in any course without
fee except as noted below.
2. Such registration shall not entitle a person to any
privileges usually associated with registration, e. g.
student association membership, health services,
intercollegiate athletic tickets.
3. Persons 62 years of age or older may register in
noncredit continuing education courses at UNLV or UNR or
in community service courses at CCD, all of which are
supported by registration fees, at one-half the regular
registration fee for that course.
4. Nonmatriculated native speakers of any foreign languages
may be permitted to register without fee or credit as
auditors in literature courses in that language.
5. The consent of the course instructor may be required for
all such registrations.
Section 8. Refund of Fees
Provides that death of a spouse or child of a student shall
also be a circumstance which will permit a full refund of
registration fees and tuition upon withdrawal of the student
at any time during the first eight weeks.
Section 10. Student Fees
Late registration fee to be limited only to students
registering for seven credits or more.
Fee for Scholastic Aptitude Test increased from $10 to $15.
Section 12. Special Use Fee
The following fees shall be applicable for Lombardi
Recreation Building, UNR, and the Mc Dermott Education
Complex, UNLV:
1. Students shall pay no fee except course registration
fees for use during Physical Education or Recreation
classes or for use connected with a recognized
University sport.
2. Students of that Division using the facilities recrea-
tionally shall pay a fee of $5 per academic semester or
Summer Session. This fee shall entitle the student to
a locker and towel service. The fee shall be waived if
the student association appropriates an amount suffi-
cient to cover such costs as determined by the Division
President.
3. System faculty and staff using the facilities recrea-
tionally, shall pay a fee of $10 per academic semester
or Summer Session, or $20 per fiscal year. This fee
shall entitle the faculty or staff member to a locker
and towel service.
4. Faculty or staff may bring one guest at a time for a
fee of $1 per visit.
5. The President of UNR or UNLV shall annually make a
determination of the feasibility of allowing the
facilities to be used by the general public. The time,
conditions, and charges for such use shall be submitted
to the Board of Regents for approval on an annual basis.
6. Students registered for seven credits or more at CCD
shall be entitled to use the facilities at specified
hours upon payment of a fee of $10 per semester and for
a Summer Session.
The following additional charges were requested by the UNR
Senate and ASUN:
7. Spouses of faculty, staff and students will be allowed
to use the facility upon payment of a fee of $2 per
semester.
8. Children of faculty, staff and students who have paid
the appropriate fee may use the facility at designated
times without charge.
9. Payment of a fee for the use of either facility would
also allow the use of the other facility without
additional charge.
The Officers concurred in the above additional requests.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
39. Computing Center Reorganization
Mr. Niels Anderson, Director of UNS Computing Center, des-
cribed the proposed changes to the organization of the
Computing Center which result in the modification of the
job descriptions and changes in titles of (1) the Assistant
Director, Las Vegas Computer Operations Center, to Assistant
Director and Deputy, Southern Nevada Computing Facilities;
and (2) the Assistant Director, Reno Operations, to Assist-
ant Director, Northern Nevada Computing Facilities; and a
modification in the organization of the System Software
Group (details of the reorganization are included in Ref. 29
and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this proposed reorganization
has been reviewed with the staff of the Computing Center and
he recommended approval, effective immediately.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
40. Position Evaluation Study
Dr. Alfred Stoess recalled that at the January meeting,
$24,000 was authorized from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Fund for the employment of a consulting firm to
complete a position evaluation study and compensation plan
for nonteaching and nonresearch professional personnel.
Excluded from the study were all faculty who are engaged
in teaching and/or research for at least .50 FTE and pro-
fessionals in the Cooperative Extension Service and the
Libraries, exception for administrative personnel. All
other professional positions are to be included in the
study. As indicated in January, a separate proposal may be
made later concerning counselors and nonadministrative pro-
fessionals in the Libraries. Faculty rank would not be re-
moved from the professionals included in the study.
Dr. Stoess noted that the criteria utilized in the process
of selection of a consultant were that the firm be a nation-
ally known consulting organization with an office in San
Francisco, and extensive experience in compensation studies
for higher education institutions. A number of consulting
firms were contacted as to their availability and ability to
undertake the study and the firm of Hay Associates, a Phila-
delphia organization with an office in San Francisco and
a national reputation and extensive experience in the field
of compensation plans for educational institutions, is
recommended.
Dr. Stoess reported that Hay Associates suggests a two-phase
study. The first phase would study and evaluate between 150
and 175 positions and would also provide, by May 1, 1977,
observations and salary comparisons with survey data for
Dean positions.
An outline of the basic design and scope of the position
evaluation study and compensation analysis, a list from
which positions to be included in the first phase of the
study will be taken, a list of the positions to be included
in the second phase, and a list of the Dean positions for
which information will be provided as part of the first
phase, were included with the agenda (all documents on file
in the Chancellor's Office).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that fees and expenses have in-
creased approximately 15 percent since initial talks with
consulting firms in May, 1976. He also noted the desira-
bility of having the first phase of the study completed in
2 1/2 months instead of the 6 months originally anticipated.
Because of these two factors, the $24,000 authorized earlier
is not sufficient. He requested an additional allocation of
$5,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects account
and authorization to enter into a contract with Hay Assoc.
for consulting fees and expenses not to exceed $29,000 to
complete the first phase of the study. Authorization for
the second phase of the study will be requested at a subse-
quent time.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen.
Dr. Richardson reported that the UNR Senate had passed a
motion requesting the Board not to retain a consulting firm
and that no money be spent for the study. He suggested
that as an alternative the faculty be allowed to study the
positions for which there is doubt concerning justification
for salary and the money necessary for the study be saved
for other purposes. He also noted that the UNR Senate views
this as an attempt to divide the faculty.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that an earlier attempt to
implement a salary administration program had been objected
to by faculty on the grounds that no outside consultants
were used and therefore the objectivity of the study was
questioned. He firmly rejected the UNR Senate view that
this is an attempt to divide the faculty, pointing out that
it is designed to serve as a management tool for nonteach-
ing, nonresearch professionals whose salaries cannot be
justified on the basis of rank. Dr. Humphrey also reminded
the Regents that there are several proposals in the Legis-
lature to place such professionals in the classified service
and he suggested for that reason and for the better manage-
ment of salaries that the study be pursued.
Motion carried without dissent.
41. Science Advisor to the Governor
Chancellor Humphrey reported that SB 197 has been introduced
which provides for appointment by the Governor of a Univer-
sity faculty member as a Science Advisor to the Governor.
The faculty member would be selected from a list of appli-
cants for sabbatical leave, acceptable to the Board of
Regents, and would come from the number authorized each year
by State law. Dr. Humphrey noted that this would provide an
opportunity for the University to cooperate in an experiment
that would have a definite effect on the University, and
would provide an opportunity for a faculty member who was
eligible for sabbatical leave and who would be attracted to
this kind of project to so apply. Dr. Humphrey requested
that he be allowed to represent at the hearings on this
bill that the University is willing to particpate in the
experiment.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
42. Report of Meeting with Senate Finance Committee
Chairman Buchanan commented on the meeting with the Senate
Finance Committee the previous day and requested that some
decision be made as to the manner in which the information
in response to the Committee's questions would be gathered
and transmitted.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that budget staff had been work-
ing that morning on the problem and some of the information
is already available.
Mr. Ross suggested that this would be handled most appropri-
ately by the Chancellor's Office. Chancellor Humphrey a-
greed that the information would be compiled and submitted
to the Regents prior to submission to the Finance Committee.
43. New Business
Mr. John Buchanan suggested that perhaps some kind of ex-
planation should be offered to the student body officers
concerning their complaint about the January meeting; i. e.,
that adequate seating had not been available to the student
body officers and that they had not been given copies of
some of the materials which had been distributed at the
meeting.
Chairman Buchanan agreed that a number of people had been
inconvenienced by the facility and offered his apologies
for that inconvenience.
Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda submitted.
The Information Agenda is on file in the Chancellor's Office and
contained the following items:
(1) Report of Foreign Travel
(2) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(3) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(4) Board of Regents Special Projects Account Balance
(5) Progress of University Projects
(6) UNLV Transfers from Contingency Reserves and Estimative
Budgets
(7) Letter from Clark County School District
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
02-18-1977