February 20-21, 1976
02-20-1976
Pages 24-51
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 20, 1976
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.
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Miss Brenda Mason
Miss Helen Thompson
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Max Milam, UNR
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Lloyd P. Smith, DRI
Vice President Arthur Gentile, UNLV
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., University Counsel
Dr. Eugene Grotegut, UNR Faculty Senate
Miss Delia Martinez, Unit Senate
Dr. Henry Sciullo, UNLV Senate
Mr. Joseph Warburton, DRI Faculty Senate
Mr. Patrick Archer, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 10:50
A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 1976 were
submitted for approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Mrs. Fong, seconded by Mr. Ross, a supplemental
agenda containing five additional items was accepted.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Divi-
sion Presidents was recommended (report identified as Ref.
2 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
3. Sundowners
President Milam recalled that Regent Knudtsen had requested
a complete report at the February meeting concerning the
Sundowners. In response to that request, a report from Dean
Roberta Barnes was included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes). Dr. Milam stated
that he had no additional comments beyond that report.
Mrs. Knudtsen noted that when she had requested the report
things were still quite confused and now that time has
elapsed more information concerning the activities of the
Sundowners has been divulged. She said she did not believe
that the history of the Sundowners had any relevance to
what is happening today with its members. She also said
that she had hoped a report would show that when the Sun-
downers were no longer a recognized organization on Campus
there would have been a change in their behavior; however,
she added, she did not believe there was any difference in
their pattern of behavior before or after their being
barred from Campus.
Mrs. Knudtsen continued by expressing her concern and per-
sonal feeling of responsibility for the individual members
of the Sundowners, pointing out that they have undergone
a really horrifying, tragic experience which has changed
them. She said that although she did not believe there
was anything the Regents could now about controlling their
activities, she did feel that whether or not they were rec-
ognized as a Campus organization, they were part of the
University community and the Board had a responsibility
towards them as it does toward all members of that Communi-
ty. She further stated that she believed that what happens
to them as people in the years ahead is also the responsi-
bility of the Regents. She concluded her comments by stat-
ing that she believed the Sundowner members were going to
need the support of the Regents in many ways and she hoped
that the Board could give them that support.
Mrs. Fong commented that the adverse publicity had done con-
siderable damage to the integrity and reputation of the
University System, and to the Reno community. She requested
that if the Sundowners have, as an organization, done some
re-evaluating of their future objectives and goals that they
make a statement to the news media, particularly in Southern
Nevada.
Chairman Buchanan recalled that Mr. Paul Hollis had offered
to make a statement on behalf of the Sundownders and asked
if he still wished to do so. Mr. Hollis stated that he had
no statement to make at this time due to the civil suit
against the members of the organization.
Dean Barnes stated that she regretted that the report did
not end with a recommendation; however, the staff is still
looking at various possibilities for a way to control some
of the activities which are inappropriate in a University.
She added that regardless of what regulations and policies
might be adopted, although perhaps useful tools, she be-
lieved that the one thing that is going to make a differ-
ence is when the members of the University community and
the Nevada community decide that they will not tolerate
these activities.
4. 1974-75 UNR Scholarship Report
Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Chairman of the UNR Scholarships and
Prizes Committee, commented on the 1974-75 report which was
distributed at the meeting. Following Dr. Mc Queen's com-
ments, Dr. Anderson requested that a report be submitted to
a subsequent meeting on the total financial aid package
available to UNR students.
5. Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station
Report
President Milam noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
report from Dean Dale Bohmont in response to Regent Fong's
request for information concerning certain operations of the
Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experi-
ment Stations (report identified as Ref. 4 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Dr. Joseph Stein, Associate Director of the Cooperative
Extension Service, and Dr. Ralph Young, Associate Director
of the Experiment Stations, commented on the activities of
their units.
6. Foreign Language Requirement, UNR
President Milam commented on the College of Arts and Science
requirement for "The successful completion of a fourth sem-
ester College course in a foreign language, or evidence of
equivalent proficiency as determined by placement examina-
tion, or other means, by the Department of Foreign Languages
and Literatures. A student who successfully completes the
fourth year course of a foreign language in high school
satisfies the requirements."
Dr. Milam recalled that at the October, 1975, Board meeting,
ASUN officers had requested that this requirement be changed
by the Board. The Board referred the problem to "the appro-
priate bodies on the Campus (i. e., faculty, students and
Administration) for consideration with a request that a
report and recommendation be returned to the Board not later
than the third subsequent meeting." Accordingly, a report
was forwarded and Dr. Milam noted its inclusion in the
agenda (identified as Ref. 5 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey commented that implicit in the report is
a recommendation that the foreign language requirement be
retained. He suggested that the report does not, however,
provide sufficient information on which to base a recommen-
dation for action by the Board. He recommended that if the
Board wished to pursue the matter further, additional infor-
mation concerning the rationale of the requirement be
requested.
President Milam noted that the report deals with what has
been done in the implementation of a decision reached last
year by the College on the options to the foreign language
requirement. A recommendation is not made at this time
since the College is involved in an intensive study of the
goals of the College which will then be used in studying
the various requirements of both the College and its
Departments.
Mr. Archer stated that ASUN would prefer to wait to receive
a copy of the report which Dr. Milam referred to, but noted
that the issue is still very strong with candidates who are
running for student government and he believed that it will
continue to be an active issue during the next academic
year.
Dean Gorrell stated that the report had not contained a
recommendation because he believed the Board would not wish
to get into the merits of a foreign language requirement.
He further stated that this is of great concern to the fac-
ulty and is being considered through a full-scale study of
what the goals of the College should be. He pointed out
that the question of what constitutes a Liberal Arts degree
is one of continuing debate. A committee charged with con-
ducting the full-scale study now has statements from each
Department of the College as to what it conceives its goals
to be. The statements are quite diverse and the faculty is
looking more seriously at ways of accommodating the require-
ments to meet the speciality of the varied groups that are
administratively within the College.
Dean Gorrell identified Dr. Robert Harvey as the Chairman
of the committee working on College goals and noted that
there are two students on the committee.
Mr. Ross moved to table further discussion concerning the
foreign language requirement until the May meeting. Motion
to table seconded by Mrs. Fong. Chairman Buchanan requested
that both sides of the issue be presented in May.
Dean Gorrell commented that the Board was requesting the
faculty to again take an action that had already been taken.
Dr. Milam agreed, noting that the committee referred to is
not only studying the foreign language requirement but the
overall goals of the College. He pointed out that the issue
presently before the College is not whether there will be a
foreign language requirement for a Liberal Arts degree, but
what options are acceptable in a particular Department.
The faculty has, he stated, previously considered the for-
eign language requirement and voted to retain it.
Chairman Buchanan suggested that the motion to table was
appropriate, noting that two opposing views have been taken
-- that of the faculty who have previously voted to retain
the requirement, and that of the students who wish to have
the requirement abolished or more options available. He
requested that both sides of the issue be presented at the
May meeting and the Board would be better prepared to take
whatever action is appropriate, or to take no action, if
that is appropriate.
Dr. Gorrell stated that the students had previously present-
ed to the College their arguments against the foreign lan-
guage requirement; these arguments had been considered and
a decision made to retain the requirement. He pointed out
that what is now before the Board is simply a disagreement
with a decision already reached.
Mrs. Knudtsen pointed out that matters of curriculum were
delegated to the faculty and suggested that it was in-
appropriate to pre-empt the faculty in this matter. Chair-
man Buchanan stated that this is the third time the matter
has been on the agenda and suggested that the only way it
could be resolved is to hear the arguments and make a
decision.
Motion to table carried without dissent. It was agreed
that the motion to table carried a requirement that the
pros and cons of a foreign language requirement would be
presented, with information presented which was considered
by the faculty at the most recent time a vote was taken to
retain the requirement.
7. Student Union Addition, UNR
President Milam recalled that Chapter 680, 1973 Statues of
Nevada, authorized the University to issue up to $2,030,000
of revenue bonds to finance construction and furnishing of
an addition to the Jot Travis Student Union. This addition
could cost up to $2,230,000. A feasibility study costing
$3,000 was financed from a $200,000 allocation from the
Higher Education Capital Construction Fund made available
by the Legislature.
President Milam further noted that the bonds are to be
serviced by a "Student Union Building Fee" assessed students
and must be issued by April, 1978, or the authorization
expires. Chapter 260, 1975 Statutes of Nevada, amended the
Act to provide that proceeds of the bond sale could also be
used to compensate the Student Health Services for space
acquired by the Union.
President Milam requested authorization to proceed with a
20-year bond issue of $1 million, to be repaid by a new
student union building fee of $1 per credit assessed all
students. If the bond interest rate is not higher than 8%,
this fee is adequate to service the issue, based on 1976-77
projected enrollments, at 125% coverage. The project budg-
et submitted is as follows:
11,088 sq. ft. of new construction at $52 $ 576,576
3,660 sq. ft. remodel bookstore at $17 62,220
6,984 sq. ft. remodel second floor at $23 160,632
Site work and relocation of utilities 57,505
Construction contingency - 4% 25,708
Subtotal $ 882,641
Public Works Board costs 171,336
Bidding contingency 30,041
Student Health Service payment 121,473
Total $1,205,491
ASUN President Pat Archer reported that the ASUN had voted
the previous week in favor of the addition, the bond issue
and the resulting fee assessment, provided:
(1) The fee assessment would be effective Fall, 1976;
(2) Any surplus generated by the fee assessment would be
made available to the Union for payment of utilities;
(3) The Catalog would identify the fee as a Union Expansion
Fee;
(4) There would be an upper limit of $16 on the fee (i. e.,
students taking in excess of 16 credits would still
only pay $16);
(5) A request be made to the faculty to help cover the
costs of running the Union; and
(6) The Administration agree to seek funding for utilities.
In the discussion following, President Milam objected to the
upper limit proposed by the students on the fee assessment,
based on the additional work load and margin for error it
would introduce into the registration process, and he stated
that he would not be in favor of requiring faculty to con-
tribute to the costs of running the Union. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval of the project, issuance of
the revenue bond and assessment of the $1 per credit fee,
effective Fall, 1976.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without
dissent.
8. Interfund Loans, UNR
President Milam reported that in 1973 loans totaling $66,448
were made from various UNR funds to the UNR Auxiliary Enter-
prises funds. These loans were noninterest bearing and were
to be repaid within five years. Three of the funds were:
Facilities Space Maintenance, $10,000; Stead Theatre Rental,
$600; and Stead Service Station Rental, $2,109. Dr. Milam
reported that these funds have been closed and he requested
authorization to pay the $12,709 to UNR Operation and Main-
tenance of Plant to be used for payment of utilities.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
9. Land Trade with City of Reno
President Milam requested approval to trade 7,439 sq. ft.
of University land to the west of the parking lot between
Evans Avenue and Ninth Street for 8,065 sq. ft. of City-
owned land along the Western Pacific Railroad right of way.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
10. Summer School Fees, UNR
President Milam recommended the following changes in fees
applicable to Summer School students
Present Proposed
Registration fee, per credit $24 $27
Audit fee, per credit 16 19
Health Service fee
One week session 2
2-3 weeks session 3
4-6 weeks session 5
Activity fee
1-2 credits 2.50
3 or more credits 3.50
Consolidated Health Service and
Activity fee
5 weeks session 9-a
3 weeks session 7-b
a to be distributed: $5 to Health Service
$1 to Student Union
$1 to Recreation Building
$2 to Activity Program
b to be distributed: $3 to Health Service
$1 to Student Union
$1 to Recreation Building
$2 to Activity Program
President Milam further noted that this proposal has the
support of the UNR Senate and that a Summer Session salary
ceiling will need to be imposed in order for the budget to
remain balanced. Accordingly, a salary schedule proposal
will be submitted in April. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval of the proposed fee increase.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
11. Admission of Applicants with Criminal Records, UNR
President Milam noted that Section 13 of Chapter 10, Title 4
of the Handbook contains the Board's policy for admission to
UNR of applicants with criminal records. He requested that
the policy be repealed, citing the following reasons as pre-
sented by the Office of Student Services:
(1) It does not prevent a student whom the committee might
consider to be a potential threat to the University
community from enrolling at the University. Persons
with criminal records may register for Summer Session
or in a regular semester as nondegree students without
applying for admission or going through the screening
process.
(2) There is the belief that persons who have been convict-
ed of a criminal act and who have served their pre-
scribed sentence and been released from prison should
receive the same treatment and be offered the same
opportunities as any other person who applies for ad-
mission to the University.
(3) The opportunity to attend the University should not be
denied to those who need additional education in order
to redirect the course of their lives. It is not real-
istic to expect those who have deviated from society's
norms to become contributing members of that society
if they are not allowed to prepare themselves for
meaningful roles.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the policy be repealed,
effective immediately.
In the discussion following, it was pointed out that UNLV
and CCD have similar policies and it was agreed that a
recommendation concerning these would be submitted to the
next meeting of the Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved that Section 13, Chapter 10, of Title 4
of the Handbook be repealed. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
12. Merging GUE and Summer Session, UNR
President Milam requested authorization to merge General
University Extension with the UNR Summer Session for admin-
istrative purposes, with Dr. Richard Dankworth to serve as
Director. Details of the proposed merger were included with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 10 and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Milam reported that sufficient time had been
provided for consideration by the unit and Division con-
cerned and no alternative recommendation had been re-
ceived. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effec-
tive immediately.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
13. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam recommended approval of the following
transfers of funds from the Contingency Reserve:
#288 $250 to the Foreign Language Department to provide
for operating requirements.
#316 $2,708 to the Psychology Department to be used for
classified salaries.
#317 $706 to the Department of Institutional Planning and
Budget to cover additional operating expenditures
for telephone, supplies, printing and in-state travel.
#333 $1,500 to the Mining Engineering Department to
cover a graduate teaching fellow position.
#338 $1,550 to the Foreign Language Department to
provide funding for a graduate student hired on
an emergency basis to teach a Spanish class.
#339 $1,780 to the Physical Education Department to
finance a Letter of Appointment for an individual to
supervise the swimming pool and to handle swimming
classes.
#342 $1,600 to the Department of Speech and Theatre to pay
graduate students for teaching additional sections in
the Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Sp. Th.
113).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
14. Revisions of Estimative Budgets, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following re-
visions to estimative budgets for 1975-76:
(1) Student Services requests this revision to adjust the
Residence Hall accounts to reflect the actual opening
balances, increases in anticipated revenues, the elim-
ination of Residence Hall Staffing Account transfers,
and the inclusion of transfers to the Program Accounts.
The expenditure pattern has been adjusted to cover
salaries for resident directors, minor adjustments to
classified and wage categories, increases in operating
expenditures, and increases in estimated ending
balances.
This revision covers the University Village and the
five halls; i. e., Nye, Juniper, Lincoln, Manzanita
and White Pine:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Balance $ 1,000 $ 59,627 $ 60,627
Student Fees 646,373 41,777 688,150
Total $647,373 $101,404 $748,777
Application of Funds
Professional Comp. $ 29,136 $(19,011) $ 10,125
Grad. Asst. Comp 9,525 9,525
Classified Comp 186,963 ( 6,443) 180,520
Wages 15,030 ( 4,680) 10,350
Operating 413,415 95,604 509,019
Out-of-State Travel 1,435 1,435
Ending Fund Balance 1,394 26,409 27,803
Total $647,373 $101,404 $748,777
(2) Student Services requests this revision to reflect
actual opening balance, an increase in an anticipated
revenue, the addition of student assistance in pre-
paring billings, and an increase in telephone
expenditures.
Account Name: Dormitory Telephone Service
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Balance $ $ 1,102 $ 1,102
Student Fees 26,600 3,800 30,400
Total $ 26,600 $ 4,902 $ 31,502
Application of Funds
Wages $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Fringe Benefits 10 10
Operating 26,600 3,800 30,400
Reserve for Contingencies 92 92
Total $ 26,600 $ 4,902 $ 31,502
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
15. Interfund Loan, UNR
President Milam requested approval of an interfund loan of
$8,695 from the Parking Permit Fund to the College of Agri-
culture, to permit the purchase of equipment for use on the
Gund Ranch. The loan is to be repaid in three years in
equal payments of $2,898.33 plus 6% interest. Funds will
be available for the repayment from the sale of hay and
income from feeding payment for cattle on the ranch. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
16. Farrington Oil Leases
President Milam noted that the University had interests
in certain oil leases in Texas, one of which is the Powers
"B" lease in which the University holds .78125%. The
production of oil from this lease has been declining rap-
idly, with a production of 558 barrels in 1974 and 395 in
1975. It operated at a loss in 1975.
Dr. Milam reported that the present salvage value of the
well is $16,520, making the University's share worth
$12,906. He recommended that the University assign its
interest in the Powers "B" lease to Wesley Senkel, Inc.
for $12,906. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
17. Walker Weather Modification
President Smith requested adoption by the Board of the
following resolution in support of the DRI's work in the
Walker Catchment area:
RESOLUTION #76-1
WHEREAS, the Desert Research Institute is conducting inves-
tigations of the Walker Catchment area and its potential for
weather modification in the future; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to install an X-bank radar
system and communications link on Corey Peak (T. V. Hill)
west of Hawthorne, Nevada; and
WHEREAS, the exact latitude and longitude of the location
of this equipment is contained in the survey maps.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada System authorizes the filing of an
application by the Desert Research Institute for use of
Federal lands, under the control of the U. S. Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management for installation of
electronics and radar systems for use in its Walker River
Catchment Weather Modification Program; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
shall be authorized to sign said application on behalf of
the Board of Regents.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
18. Loan From DRI Contingency Reserve
President Smith reported that the DRI Contingency Reserve
presently has a balance of $181,614.94. He requested
approval of a $12,000 loan from that fund to the Southern
Edison Research Fund to cover repair of an air monitoring
station damaged by fire. The loan is to be repaid from the
insurance settlement. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
19. Transfer of Funds, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following trans-
fers of funds:
#76-202 $20,000 from the Reserve Energy Studies account to
provide funds for the Solar Engery Research
Program.
#76-203 $3,000 from the Energy and Atmospheric Environment
Center Contingnency Reserve (nonappropriated) to
provide additional out-of-state travel funds.
These funds are needed to pursue grants and con-
tracts with out-of-state agencies.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
20. Approval of Estimative Budget, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following budget
for the Graphics Department for the balance of FY 1975-76:
Source of Funds
Opening Balance $ 7,803
Charges to DRI Contracts & Grants 20,000
Total $27,803
Application of Funds
Wages $12,000
Fringe Benefits 500
Operating
Art Supplies 2,400
Dark Room Supplies 1,200
Printing 3,400
Contingency Reserve 8,303
Total $27,803
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. NNCC Elko Horse Show Endowment
President Donnelly reported that Northern Nevada Community
College has received $1,098.96 from the Elko Horse Show
group which has requested that the Board designate this as
an endowment and that the income be used to purchase books
related to horses and horsemanship for NNCC. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
22. Clark County Community College, Phase III
President Donnelly noted that work on this project is pres-
ently underway. In order to provide a usable facility cer-
tain items of equipment, labor and materials are to be add-
ed. Because the scope is extensive and in order to obtain
this work at the lowest possible cost to the University, the
State Public Works Board has recommended obtaining competi-
tive bids instead of authorizing a change order for this
part of the project.
President Donnelly reported the following work to be in-
cluded in the bid:
(1) Exhaust hoods, make-up air units, procurement and in-
stallation of all food preparation equipment in the
kitchen and snack bar areas of the Culinary Arts
Program.
(2) Lighting, lighting control and distribution equipment,
necessary outlets, and sound control devices in the
TV Studio and Theatre Arts room.
(3) Procurement and installation of equipment in the
Automotive Shop.
Dr. Donnelly reported that the architect's estimate for
this work is $425,000 and there are presently sufficient
unobligated monies to provide for this work as well as
preserve an adequate contingency fund for the main con-
struction contract. He requested approval to proceed with
the increase in the scope of the project as outlined above.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
23. Fee Refund Policy, CCD
President Donnelly recommended that the policy governing
refunds for CCD students as reflected in Section 9, Chapter
13 of Title 4 of the Board of Regents Handbook, be amended
to read as follows:
1. Refund policy for all CCD students, including auditors,
for net credit load reductions and withdrawal from the
College, is as follows:
a. 100% if initiated prior to the first class day of
instruction.
b. 50% refund for withdrawal from the first through
the fifteenth day of instruction.
c. No refunds after the fifteenth day of instruction.
2. Registration fees, capital improvement fees, student
body fees and laboratory fees are included in the above.
3. Full refund of registration and capital improvement
fees shall be made if a student withdraws from Summer
Session during the first two days of classes. No re-
funds shall be made after that date.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
24. Registration Fees Receivable from Agencies
This item was requested by Regent Mason and, because of her
absence from the meeting, was deferred until the April
meeting.
25. Reorganization of WNCC
President Donnelly recommended reorganization of WNCC to
conform to a recommendation of the Northwest Association of
Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges, that "because
of the geographic factor and the potential growth factor,
consideration should be given to a study of the possibil-
ity of making two Community College districts within the
present district."
Dr. Donnelly's recommendation, included with the agenda, was
for the administrative Division of the College to be split
into two Campuses -- the North Campus and the South Campus.
The North Campus, centered in Reno, would include Washoe
County; the South Campus, centered in Carson City, would
include the other seven counties now being served by that
College. Additional details of the proposed reorganization
were discussed and action is scheduled at the April meeting.
26. Assessment of Fees for Miniterm, UNLV
This item was requested by Regent Mason and was also de-
ferred until the April meeting.
27. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler recommended approval of the following fund
transfers:
General Appropriation
#76-062 From the Reserve for Contingency to Nursing $6,000;
to cover contract issued to Myrlene La Mancusa to
replace Willie Haynes while on LWOP. Funds were
previously transferred to Salary Savings.
#76-065 From the Reserve for Contingency to President's
Office $3000; necessary operating funds for the
remainder of this year.
Intercollegiate Athletics
#76-068 From the Reserve for Contingency to Intercollegiate
Athletics Operating $8,859; necessary to cover
operating expenses for the remainder of this year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
28. Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting
of January 9, 1976 were submitted and confirmation of the
actions of the Committee requested. (Minutes identified as
Ref. 27 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Mr. John Buchanan moved confirmation of the actions of the
Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without
dissent.
29. State Retirement System Payments
Dr. Alfred Stoess, Director of Program Planning and Employ-
ment Relations, summarized the arguments for and against the
mandatory employer-paid concept of all contributions re-
quired to provide for public employees' retirement. Dr.
Humphrey noted that the subject was earlier referred to
Senate and Administrators for review and recommendation.
The UNLV Senate voted against a mandatory employer-paid
concept and their position had been endorsed by President
Baepler. The WNCC Senate had voted in favor of the concept;
the DRI Senate was opposed to it. Dr. Humphrey also report-
ed that the UNR Senate had taken action opposing the employ-
er-paid concept on February 19. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended that he be authorized to inform the Legislative
Commission that UNS does not wish to have it made mandatory
that public employers pay the entire amount required to pro-
vide for employees' retirement.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
30. Report and Action on Capital Improvement Bids
Mr. Harry Wood, University architect, reported the following
results and recommendations on capital improvement projects
(bid tabulations were included with the agenda, identified
as Ref. 29 and filed with permanent minutes).
(1) UNLV Handball Court Paneling, Gymnasium - 2/3/76
One bid for $12,200 was received from Renne and Forbes.
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of
a contract to Renne and Forbes.
(2) UNLV Sound System Expansion, Performing Arts Center -
2/6/76
One bid for $25,686 was received from Engineered Sound
Inc. The State Public Works Board recommends award of
a contract to Engineered Sound, Inc.
(3) WNCC, Phase II, Second Increment - 2/11/76
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of a
construction contract to the low bidder, Corrao
Construction Company, in the amount of $450,667.
(4) UNLV Campus Improvements - 2/12/76
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of a
contract to the low bidder, Nevada Pipeline Construc-
tion Company, in the amount of $550,000.
(5) UNR Campus Improvements - 2/17/76
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of a
contract to the low bidder, Harker and Harker, in the
amount of $276,560.
The Officers recommended that the Board concur in the award
by the State Public Works Board of the contracts as
indicated.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
31. Faculty Recruitment Fund
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that for several years the
Board has provided nonappropriated money for recruitment
of new faculty to allow for a personal interview for each
person appointed. Other costs, such as advertising, post-
age, etc., are paid from budgeted appropriated funds,
usually by the Department involved.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $29,750 be allocated
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund for recruit-
ment of new faculty for 1976-77. The funds would be allo-
cated based on the number of new faculty anticipated in each
Division, with $200 for each CCD position, and $250 each for
other positions. It is estimated that DRI will recruit for
10 positions ($2,500); UNLV for 40 ($10,000); UNR for 40
($10,000); CCD for 30 ($6,000); and UNS for 5 ($1,250).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
32. Proposed Amendment to the Code
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in November, a proposed
amendment to the Code was referred in conformity with the
amendment procedure. The amendment, he noted, was drafted
by Counsel at the request of the Administration in an
attempt to find a way to deal with the "Sundowner problem",
i. e., activities of students as members of groups not
recognized by the University. The proposed amendment was
included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 31 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended against adoption of the
proposed amendment, stating that he believed that adoption
of such an amendment would place the Presidents and the
student services staffs in a position of apparent responsi-
bility for various types of off-campus activities and or-
ganizations. He noted that the main problem has been with
the Sundowners and their actions. He pointed out that
these actions would also be objectionable when committed
by someone not a member of that organization. Most of the
objectionable activity, Dr. Humphrey further noted, is
against the law or, if occurring on Campus, is against the
provisions of Chapter 5 of the University Code.
Dr. Humphrey recommended stringent enforcement of State law
and the University Code by University police and student
services personnel on Campus, and recommended that the
University continue in the assumption that local law en-
forcement agencies will meet their obligations for appro-
priate enforcement of the law off Campus.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the amendment not be adopted.
Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without dissent.
33. Personnel Employment Contracts
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May, Regent Thompson
had requested that a policy statement be developed whereby
a certain time would be established within which faculty
employment contracts must be returned in order to remain
valid. The request was referred to Division Administration.
Dr. Humphrey briefly summarized the action concerning this
matter, noting that recommendations of the Senates and of
the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet had been referred to the
System Salary and Fringe Benefits Committee. That committee
recommended that "...contracts be discontinued except for
the initial year of appointment, and that letters be used
instead." The Committee's recommendation was referred to
the Senates for review and recommendation. The DRI Senate
and President Smith wish to continue the present contract
method. Other Division Senates have endorsed the System
Salary and Fringe Benefits Committee recommendation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the System Salary and
Fringe Benefits Committee recommendation be approved and
implemented for 1976-77, except for DRI, contingent upon
further review by Counsel to insure that the contractual
obligations of both the University and the employee are not
affected.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
34. Approval of Fund Transfers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
fund transfers:
#75-26 $8,759 from the Computing Center Contingency Reserve
(State appropriated funds) to Computing Center, Reno
Operations - Operating to adjust accounts to reflect
actual expenditures.
#CC-11 $8,549 from the Computing Center Ending Fund Balance
(nonappropriated funds) to Computing Center, General
Sales Operating to adjust accounts to reflect actual
expenditures.
#CC-12 $300 from Computing Center Ending Fund Balance to
Computing Center Southern Nevada Operations - Sales
Operating to adjust accounts to reflect actual
expenditures.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
35. Method of Assessment of Registration Fees
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the assessment proce-
dure for registration fees at UNR and UNLV be changed,
effective Fall, 1976, to assess the fee according to the
level of the course rather than the level of the student.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
36. Use of Lie Detector Tests
Chancellor Humphrey briefly summarized the action concerning
this Code amendment, originally proposed by the UNR Senate
in April, 1975, referred to other Division Senates, and
considered by the Board at its November meeting. At that
time the Board voted to consider an amendment which would
substitute the word "required" for the word "used" and allow
additional time for review.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that no additional comments or
recommendations have been received subsequent to the Novem-
ber meeting. He recommended that the Board amend the Code
by adding to Section 5.3.25 the following:
(1) Lie detector tests shall not be required in conjunction
with University of Nevada System personnel proceedings
nor in relation to University of Nevada System person-
nel matters.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
37. 1977-79 Faculty Compensation
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the UNS budget request
for 1977-79 must be filed with the State Department of
Administration by September 1, 1976. He noted that work on
this budget is progressing with the objective of having a
tentative budget to the Board at its June meeting and final
action at the July meeting; however, before the budget can
be completed, the basic compensation policy must be set.
Dr. Humphrey recalled that the January Information Agenda
had included a recommendation of the UNS Salary and Benefits
Committee, and the recommendation of the UNLV Senate. Sub-
sequent to the November meeting, the UNS Salary and Bene-
fits Committee amended its earlier recommendations and Dr.
Humphrey requested Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough, Chairman of that
Committee, to comment on the amended recommendation.
Mr. Mc Cullough reported that the UNS Salary and Benefits
Committee now recommends that the UNS "achieve a profes-
sional compensation goal of an all ranks average 10 months
compensation equal to that of the fifty principal public
Universities, or an increase in this average sufficient to
offset the cost of living, as measured by the annual in-
crease of the CPI, plus an increase sufficient to provide
an increase equal to the annual increase in 'real' spend-
able earnings equal to the national long-run trend in real
income (3%), whichever is greater."
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this amended recommendation
had been discussed at February 9 meeting of the Chancellor's
Advisory Cabinet and it was agreed that additional time
would be allowed for consideration. Subsequent to the
Advisory Cabinet meeting, Chancellor Humphrey added, the
following recommendations had been transmitted:
(1) President Milam recommended "that the compensation
goal for UNS be set at the current average (eliminate
any lag) of the 50 principal state Universities or an
increase equal to the CPI, whichever is greater, plus
an amount equal to one step per FTE to be used to
recognize and reward meritorious service."
(2) President Baepler endorsed the concept of a compensa-
tion goal which will equal the mean of the 50 princi-
pal state Universities or an increase equal to the
movement in the consumer price index plus money for
an average of one step on the salary schedule for
merit.
(3) President Donnelly transmitted, with his endorsement,
similar recommendations from CCCC and WNCC Senates.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that these recommendations
are consistent in result with the amended recommendation of
the UNS Salary and Benefits Committee. He also endorsed the
concept involved and recommended adoption of the following:
The UNS professional compensation goal for UNR and UNLV
for the 1977-79 biennium shall be to achieve an average
compensation equal to the average of the 50 principal
state Universities, or to increase the UNS average by
an amount equal to the annual increase in the Federal
Consumer Price Index plus an amount equal to one step
per FTE faculty member on the salary schedule to be used
for recognition of meritorious service, whichever is
greater. Adjustment in the UNR-UNLV salary schedule
required to reach this goal will cause a similar change
in the CCD salary schedule, thereby maintaining the
present salary relationship.
In considering the above goal, Dr. Humphrey emphasized the
following definitions:
(a) Compensation shall mean salary plus those fringe bene-
fits recognized by AAUP as a part of compensation; i.
e., employer's premium for retirement and for health,
hospital, life, unemployment and industrial insurance.
(b) The 50 principal state Universities are as identified
in Ref. 36C (filed with permanent minutes).
(c) Average shall refer to the arithmetic mean.
(d) The movement of the Consumer Price Index shall be cal-
culated at the end of each calendar year; however, for
purposes of budget preparation, it shall be assumed
to be 7% per year.
(e) Compensation under discussion is for "B" contract
faculty.
Dr. Humphrey noted that the average compensation of the 50
principal state Universities increased by 5.04% in 1972-73,
7.35% in 1973-74 and 6.95% in 1974-75 (the 1975-76 figure
is not yet available). The mean increase of these three
years is 6.45%. The increase in the CPI for the year ended
December 31, 1975 was 7%. An average of one step on the
salary schedule can be accommodated by a 3% increase. Dr.
Humphrey commented that taking the greater of these possible
increases results in a budget increase in compensation of
10% for each year of the biennium.
Dr. Humphrey noted that the UNLV Salary Committee had made
a different recommendation and suggested that it be dis-
cussed.
Dr. W. Thomas White, Chairman of the UNLV Salary Committee,
commented on the recommendation of that Committee, which he
said had been endorsed by the UNLV Senate (recommendation
identified as Ref. 36A and filed with permanent minutes).
Statements in support of the Chancellor's recommendation
were made by Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough, Dr. Eugene Grotegut,
Mr. Robert Rose, Dr. Gentile and Presidents Milam, Donnelly
and Smith.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross. Dr. Anderson requested
that the definition contained in paragraph (a) be identified
as "currently recognized by AAUP...". Amendment was accept-
ed by Mrs. Knudtsen and Mr. Ross and the motion carried with
the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mrs.
Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Ross
No - Mr. James Buchanan
38. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Fund
Chancellor Humphrey requested an allocation of $500 from the
Board of Regents Special Projects Account to provide out-of-
state travel funds for Dr. R. L. Taylor, UNR, who has been
designated to represent Nevada on a national advisory coun-
cil for the veterinary medicine program at Colorado State
University. He commented that this council is charged with
the responsibility of working with Colorado State University
in adjustment of the number of students admitted to the pro-
gram and in making a recommendation to WICHE concerning the
charge per student.
Dr. Humphrey noted that there are three trips to Denver
involved and UNR has paid for one of the trips, but is un-
able to pay for the other two. The Nevada WICHE budget
has no out-of-state travel monies.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
39. Congressman Jim Santini Scholarships
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Congressman Jim Santini
has offered to donate to the Board of Regents the amount of
his Congressional pay increase, after taxes, for 1976. He
has asked that the money be used to establish the "Congress-
man Jim Santini Scholarships", to be awarded Fall, 1976,
to needy students making satisfactory progress toward their
stated educational objectives. The funds are to be allo-
cated to UNLV - $300, UNR - $300, CCCC - $120, WNCC - $120,
and NNCC - $120, for a total of $960.
The Officers recommended acceptance of this gift and the
establishment of the five scholarships for Fall, 1976.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
40. Restoration of Morrill Hall
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption
of the following resolution in response to a request by the
UNR Alumni Association. This resolution is needed to meet
the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1968, under which the Alumni Association plans to request
grant money.
RESOLUTION # 76-2
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association,
Inc. is submitting an application to the Nevada State Park
System for financial assistance under the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1968, and
WHEREAS, the Nevada State Park System has been assigned the
administration of the program within the State, setting up
necessary rules and procedures governing application by
local agencies under the program, and
WHEREAS, said Federal Act and adopted procedures established
by the State require that the applicant must certify by res-
olution the approval of proposed park projects, applications
including all understandings and assurances contained there-
in, and availability of local matching funds prior to sub-
mission of said applications to the State, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Morrill Hall Restoration project is
consistent with the Nevada State Annual Work Program, and
other prerequisities of the National Historic Preservation
Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Morrill
Hall project is approved for implementation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents does here-
by certify that said agency can finance 100% of its share
of Phase II, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents does hereby
appoint Edward L. Pine, Vice President for Business, as
agent of the Board of Regents to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents including applications,
agreements, billing statements, and so on which may be
necessary for the completion of the above project.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
41. Revision of Estimative Budget for Radiological Safety Board
Chancellor Humphrey requested the following revision to the
Radiological Safety Board estimative budget to provide funds
for payment of radiation film badge services billed during
the present fiscal year but provided during the 1974-75
fiscal year.
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Balance $ 87 $1,510 $ 1,597
UNR, UNLV, CCD, DRI 16,900 16,900
Total $16,987 $1,510 $18,497
Application of Funds
Professional Compensation $11,510 $ $11,510
Classified Compansation 2,777 2,777
Operating 2,700 2,700
Ending Fund Balance 1,510 1,510
Total $16,987 $1,510 $18,497
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
42. Fleischmann Atmospherium-Plantetarium
President Milam presented the following table showing the
anticipated sources of funds and the projected cost of
operating the Atmospherium-Planetarium on a minimum program
basis for the period from January 17 to June 30, 1976.
Sources of Funds
DRI State appropriated professional position $ 7,130
GUE classified position 4,190
UNR subsidy for buildings and grounds 14,650
UNR subsidy for audio visual services 2,500
UNR subsidy for equipment maintenance & repair 2,140
Box office receipts 13,590
Interfund loan 4,500
Counter sales 1,500
Total $50,200
Application of Funds
Professional compensation $ 9,270
Classified compensation 6,690
Wages 4,340
Operating 29,650
Out-of-State travel 250
Total $50,200
President Milam recommended establishment of the following
estimative budgets for box office receipts and counter
sales:
(1) Atmospherium-Planetarium - Box Office Sales
Source of Funds
Box Office receipts $13,590
Application of Funds
Wages $ 4,340
Operating
Telephone 900
Equipment 3,500
Office Supplies 600
Advertising 2,500
Film Supplies 1,500
Out-of-State travel 250
Total $13,590
(2) Atmospherium- Planetarium - Counter Sales
Source of Funds
Counter sales $ 1,500
Application of Funds
Operating
Merchandise for resale 1,250
General operating 250
Total $ 1,500
President Milam also requested approval of an interfund loan
of $4,500 from the GUE Dean's Special Projects Fund to the
Conferences and Institutes Atmospherium-Planetarium Account
to help defray the operating costs shown above. Repayment
will be made in one year. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
43. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the 1975 Legislature had
authorized a $10 million revenue bond issue to be used to
construct a building at UNLV to be leased to the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. Dr. Humphrey reported that there
has been an opinion issued recently by bond counsel, Dawson,
Nagel, Sherman and Howard, due to a decision by IRS affect-
ing the Colorado School of Mines which has a similar bond
issue. That bond issue was declared by IRS to be a non-
municipal, therefore taxable. If this same regulation is
applied to the pending bond issue of the University of
Nevada, it would prohibit the University's proceeding since
the only authority is for a municipal bond issue. Dr.
Humphrey noted, however, that Dawson, Nagel, Sherman and
Howard are seeking a ruling from the IRS; if the ruling is
in favor of the University, the project can proceed. If
it is not in favor of the University, an alternative course
of action will have to be determined.
44. New Business
Mrs. Fong requested a review and evaluation of the teacher
education programs on both Campuses, noting the number of
teachers who graduate and are unable to find positions.
In the discussion following, it was noted that both Campuses
provide placement and counseling services for teacher can-
didates. It was also noted that market surveys are avail-
able which reveal the condition of the teacher employment
market. It was agreed that copies of the market surveys
would be sent to Mrs. Fong by President Baepler and Presi-
dent Milam.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda sub-
mitted. The Information Agenda contained the following items
and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Tenure - Economic Security for CCD Faculty (for
action in April)
(2) Report of Fund Transfers, UNR and UNLV
(3) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(4) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(5) Report of Foreign Travel
(6) Board of Regents Special Projects Fund Balance
(7) Financial Aids for UNLV Students
(8) 1974-75 UNR Scholarship Report
(9) Mackay School of Mines Press Releases
(10) Report of Fund Transfers, System
(11) Status Report of University Projects
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
02-20-1976