February 21-22, 1985
02-21-1985
Pages 84-107
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 21-22, 1985
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditori-
um, Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert C. Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Mark Dawson, Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs John Clevenger (TMCC),
Louis Horton (NNCC), Myrlene La Mancusa (UNLV), Robin Nelson
(CCCC), Bus Sharmann (WNCC), John Watson (DRI), Joan Zenan (UNR)
and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 8:30 A.M.
1. Approved the Amendments to Regents Bylaws
Request was made for approval of amendments to Regents By-
laws as contained in Ref. B, filed in the Regents Office.
These amendments refer to the addition of an Audit Commit-
tee and an Investment Committee as standing committees of
the Board, and to add a public member to the standing com-
mittees under certain circumstances. The first reading of
these amendments was held at the January 10-11, 1985 meet-
ing.
There was much discussion regarding the addition of a public
member to the standing committees. Mr. Foley requested that
public members should not have a voting status on the com-
mittee and should serve in an advisory capacity.
Mr. Foley moved approval of amendments to Section 2 and 4 of
the Regents Bylaws, stating that public members shall be
advisory and shall have no voting status on the standing
committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Mrs. Sheerin voted no.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of amending the amendment to in-
dicate that public members should be advisory. Mr. Foley
accepted this amendment to be included in his amendment.
Mr. Foley moved approval of amendment to Regents Bylaws
stating that public members should be approved by the Board
rather than Chairman and Committee Chairman. Mrs. Sheerin
seconded.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Bylaws as amended.
Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Kenney requested permission for Mrs. Sheerin and her-
self to write guidelines for the selection of public mem-
bers for the Regent Committees.
2. Chairman's Report
Chairman Klaich commended the Board, Chancellor, Chancel-
lor's staff and Presidents for the outstanding presentations
made before the Legislature and he extended a special thank
you to Vice Chancellor Sparks for his efforts on the budget
presentations.
Chairman Klaich summarized 3 areas regarding education hear-
ings at the Legislature. The first area was the presenta-
tion before the Education Committee. UNS was well received
and the Faculty Senate Chairs made excellent presentations.
The presentation by the Board will be set at a later date.
The second area was the presentation of Capital Improvements
for the Engineering building at UNLV. The bills have been
passed by the Senate Finance Committee, the full Senate and
the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
The third area was the joint budget hearings. The pay pack-
age has not been resolved at this time. Chairman Klaich
assured the members of the Board that President Crowley's
presentation focused on intense planning and priorities for
UNR and that the media did a disservice to UNR regarding the
emphasis they had placed on athletics.
Mrs. Gallagher requested that there be no reaction at this
time regarding the media reports of Legislators opposing
public school teachers' salaries. Chairman Klaich stated
for the record that the Board of Regents support teachers
and faculty on primary, secondary and higher education
levels. The Board has taken an aggressive role in the
salary package effort, the issue is highly emotional and
the Board has not changed their support.
Mrs. Gallagher suggested that the Presidents and Faculty
Senate Chairs emphasize to the faculty that the Board has
salaries as their number one priority, but will not get
involved in the political controversies.
Mr. Foley suggested that this issue be brought before the
Regents Legislative Liaison Committee.
Chairman Klaich expressed his thanks to President Joe Crow-
ley, Dean Paul Page and Mr. Bob Lewis for their efforts in
hosting the Blue and Silver Dinner for the Legislators.
President Crowley thanked the volunteers who worked hard
in preparing for this event. Ms. Del Papa stated that the
Legislators were genuinely impressed with the people who
attended this banquet. She requested a letter be sent from
the Regents to thank the people who prepared this event.
3. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Bersi reported that he has several ongoing meet-
ings planned with corporations such as Apple Computers,
Atari and Advance Product Solutions. Dr. Bersi's general
observation was that the microcomputer, microcompter soft-
ware, and related industries would have a reduced profit
base this year with positive expectations for improvement
in 1986.
He also reported that he arranged (and accompanied) the
President of YKC-USA, a Japanese firm, to be presented to
the Nevada State Assembly by Speaker Bilyeu, the Nevada
State Senate by Lt. Governor Cashell, Governor Bryan and
Chairman of the Board of Regents, Dan Klaich. Also, the
YKC President was accompanied by Dr. Bersi to the Legisla-
tive Steering Committee banquet and was formally intro-
duced. Mr. Kishimoto left Nevada with a very positive
attitude regarding his planned relocation to Reno.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held Janu-
ary 10 and 11, 1985, the teleconference meeting held
January 22, 1985 and the special meeting held February
7, 1985.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the appointment of Mr. Gino R. Del Carlo as
a member of the College of Education Advisory Board
at UNR.
(4) Approved the appointment of the following for replace-
ment and/or continued members of the College of Agri-
culture Citizens Advisory Committee at UNR:
Mr. Thomas W. Ballow, Reno
Mr. Dal Byington, Minden
Mr. David E. De Kay, Reno
Dr. Jack O. Walther, Reno
Mr. J. La Var Young, Austin
(5) Approved the appointment of Mr. A. William Maupin, Las
Vegas, as a member of College of Arts and Science
Advisory Board at UNR.
(6) Approved an extension of leave without pay for Profes-
sor Lillian Dangott, Department of Social and Health
Resources, UNR, for the academic year 1985-86. Profes-
sor Dangott was granted leave without pay for 1984-85.
(7) NRS 396.433 authorizes the Board to lease University
owned property and further requires the Governor to
approve such leases. UNR leases out housing owned by
the Board on behalf of UNR to non-University persons
and to employees. This has been done for some time.
Because the records are unclear as to compliance with
NRS 396.433, General Counsel Klasic recommended that
the Board clearly authorize UNR to lease out these
facilities as listed in the attached Ref. C-7, filed
in the Regents Office. General Counsel Klasic will
submit the list of properties and the Board's author-
ization to the Governor for his approval.
Authorization to lease is not needed for the properties
listed in the last two paragraphs of Ref. C-7 as prior
authorization for such student dormitory rentals or
for such one-time, single-purpose rentals by specific
groups has already been given to UNR by the Board.
Mrs. Whitley moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda and
and approval of the prepared agenda with the authority to
change the order of items as specified throughout the meet-
ing. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Karamanos informed the Board that the Regents Special Events
Liaison Committee meeting had been cancelled due to questions
having been answered, and that such questions were administrative
in nature; therefore, no Board action is required. He commended
the Presidents for the efforts in operating the Special Events
Centers. Chairman Klaich requested that this Committee continue
for one year.
Mrs. Sheerin stated that there has been some controversy of hold-
ing high school basketball tournaments at the Special Events
Centers; however, the high schools cannot afford the expense in
renting the Centers and the Event Centers cannot at this time
afford the operating expense.
5. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Ms. Del Papa, seconded by Mrs. Gallagher, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose of
discussing the character, alleged misconduct, professional
competence or physical or mental health of a person in ac-
cordance with NRS 241.030.
Chairman Klaich reconvened the Board in public session at 2:00
P.M. with all Regents present with exception of Mr. Karamanos.
6. Report on Church Fine Arts Building, UNR
President Crowley gave a brief history of the Church Fine
Arts building and indicated that UNR will seek non-State
funding and $2 million from private sources. The quonset
huts will be removed and the pine trees will be moved to
Lawlor Events Center and Manzanita Lake in order to provide
79 additional parking spaces on the Campus.
Members of the Sierra Arts Foundation were introduced as
follows: Barbara Feltner, Marie Azaldi, Etta Morrison,
John Morrison and Liz Walther.
Mr. Brian Whalen, Director of the Physical Plant, explained
the additions to the Church Fine Arts building and stated
that they were hopeful to begin the project in May, which
is expected to be completed in 16 months.
President Crowley escorted the Board members and others in
attendance on a Campus tour.
Chairman Klaich recessed the meeting until Friday, February 22,
1985 at 10:20 A.M.
7. Report of the Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee met on February 21, 1985
and Mrs. Carolyn Sparks, Chair, submitted the following re-
port and recommendations:
(1) Recommended approval of a lease between UNR and Xebec
for additional space in the Palmer Engineering building
to establish and operate an Engineering Laboratory.
This is in addition to the original lease for the
computer-aided design facility, which is still in
effect.
(2) Recommended approval of the CCCC Summer Session esti-
mative budget for 1985 in the amount of $277,500.
(3) Recommended approval of the use of Capital Improvement
Fee Funds for CCCC in the amount of $310,000, as de-
tailed in the Budget and Finance Committee agenda.
The Committee further recommended that the Campus pre-
pare a budget with time lines for expenditure of these
funds.
(4) Recommended approval, using Capital Improvement Fee
Funds, to purchase and convert the Medical Society
building located on the UNLV Campus to house the
Campus Police. The building will cost $30,000 and
$10,000 will be used for conversion costs of the
facility.
(5) Recommended approval of the sale of 2 parcels of land
at UNLV, one consisting of 623 sq. ft. and the other
5448 sq. ft., to the Department of Transportation to
allow for the construction of a bridge over a drainage
area and other street improvements.
Recommended approval of a 2-year lease of 32,921 sq.
ft. of land adjacent to the bridge construction area
for storage of equipment during the construction
period.
The total income from the sale and lease would be
$60,700.
(6) Recommended acceptance of the report made by President
Maxson which included:
A. Information on a future request to the Board of
Regents for using Capital Improvement Fee Funds
for:
1. Extension of utilities southeast on Brussels
Street in the amount of $75,000. This is the
future site for construction of fraternity and
sorority houses, and the J. K. Houssels house,
which will be used by the Alumni Association.
2. Restoration and utilities for J. K. Houssels
house in the amount of $80,000.
3. Carlson Education building in the amount of
$265,000, to be used to convert 4 courtyards
on the 3rd floor into labs and office space
for Engineering, Allied Health and Education.
B. Information on a future request for federal "3%"
funds to build 2 dormitories on Campus. If the
funds are not available, UNLV plans to request
permission to build one dormitory.
C. Information concerning changing the building site
of the proposed Engineering building, if funding
is approved by the 1985 Legislature, to a more
attractive site near a power substation, within
the science-intensive Campus area, and adjacent
to ample, attractive parking areas.
D. Information on a possible agreement with Clark
County concerning the construction by the County
of a reservoir on 11 acres of land near the park-
ing area for Thomas and Mack Events Center. The
11 acres are valued at approximately $1 million.
UNLV would request the following from the County
in return for the 11 acres:
County will fill in present unusable drainage
area which would provide an additional 1500
parking spaces. County will provide paving,
landscaping and lighting for entire Thomas and
Mack Center parking area.
An estimated value of the above is $900,000.
E. Information on re-surfacing of the Silver Bowl and
present contract negotiations. President Maxson
hopes to complete negotiations by Friday, February
22, 1985, in order to insure completion of the re-
surfacing prior to the beginning of the football
season.
(7) Recommended approval of the Code changes as detailed
below. The first reading of these changes occurred at
the January meeting.
5.5.1 Development and Review of Salary Schedules.
Salary schedules for the Universities, special
units and the Community Colleges shall be de-
veloped and reviewed at least biennially by
joint efforts of the faculty, the Presidents
and the Chancellor. The schedules shall not
go into effect until approved by the Board of
Regents.
5.5.2 Rank Related Schedules and Contracts. The sal-
ary schedule for academic faculty at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno and the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas shall be related to academic
rank, as defined in Section 5.10 of the Code,
except for faculty in Rank 0 as provided in
Subsection 3.2.3 of the Code. Employment con-
tracts for Administrators who also hold academic
rank, as defined in Section 5.10 of the Code,
shall state what part of their salaries is sub-
ject to reconsideration should they be discon-
tinued as Administrators.
(8) Recommended approval of amendments to the Handbook,
Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 21, University of Nevada
Early Retirement Incentive Program as follows. This
change is for clarification of provisions.
Section 21. University of Nevada System Early Retire-
ment Inventive Program
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Plans I and II
10. An applicant for benefits under this Program shall
only receive the same upon the approval of an
agreement between the faculty member and the in-
stitution by the President or his designee. Ap-
proval may only be withheld if sufficient funds
are not available. In the event sufficient funds
are not available within a System institution to
pay all applicants, each applicant shall be
numerically ranked along with other applicants
within the same System institution. The ranking
shall be in accordance with a formula calculation
approved by the Board of Regents which shall be
consistent with the provisions of this Program,
which shall be uniformly applied throughout the
System and which shall take age and University
service into account.
11. Once an agreement is approved, it may not be
changed or withdrawn except with the consent of
the President.
14. The Board of Regents may alter any provision of
this Program, provided, however, no such altera-
tion shall be applicable to an approved agree-
ment.
Ms. Del Papa moved for approval of all Budget and Finance
Committee recommendations. Motion carried.
8. Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee met on February 21, 1985 and
Mrs. Sheerin, Chair, submitted the following report and
recommendations:
(1) Recommended approval of the Systemwide report entitled,
"The University of Nevada System Planning Report 1985-
89", which has been prepared from materials submitted
by the Campuses on Campus objectives and institutional
goals, Campus academic priorities, Campus budget pri-
orities and capital construction needs. In addition,
the report contains sections on financing higher edu-
cation, academic standards and quality education, high
technology and economic issues, and an analysis of
student enrollment.
(2) Recommended approval of the report, Nevada's Higher
Education at the Crossroads, reviewing Campus contri-
butions and service to the State, service to students,
programming with a purpose, and a focus on faculty.
(3) Chairman Sheerin listed the academic issues which will
be reported back to the Board in the future. They are
as follows:
Academic Computing
Systemwide Program Evaluation
Continuing Education
Community Needs Assessment
Student Enrollment
Articulation
Review of Affirmative Action
Academic Planning
Accreditation of Programs
Chairman Sheerin requested that task force committees
be established to study the issues of telestudies and
funding formulas as submitted in a proposed bill be-
fore the Legislature. The funding formula task force
would also study fiscal impacts of admission standards
for the System. Remaining issues are to be worked in
as reports under the direction of Vice Chancellor Fox.
(4) Recommended that the nomination of Mr. Chris Polimeni
as the public member of the Academic Affairs Committee
be approved by the Board.
It was recommended that the study of funding formulas be
directed to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Mrs. Whitley moved for approval of items 1 through 3 with
the amendment to item 3 of the Budget and Finance Committee
recommendations. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher was appointed to the task force on tele-
studies.
Mr. Foley presented the following suggestions for the guide-
lines in selecting a public member to preside on the stand-
ing committees:
A. Should be a member with substantial background to ad-
vise committee.
B. Serve for the term July 1 through June 30 or at pleasure
of the Board.
C. Selected by organization and alternated through the
Campuses.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of item 4 of the Budget and
Finance Committee recommendations. Motion carried.
Mr. Polimeni thanked the Board for his consideration to
serve on the Academic Affairs Committee and emphasized that
the students are the consumers of education; therefore, stu-
dents should have a voice. He did stress that his appoint-
ment does not set any precedent for student representation
on standing committees.
Mr. Bill Halderman, Senate President of CSUN, stated his
support for the student appointment and felt that this was
symbolic during the Legislative Session.
Mrs. Sheerin announced that the Academic Affairs Committee
would like to form a roundtable discussion environment in
order to arouse more discussion to the issues; therefore,
a separate room will be used in the future.
A CSUN/ASUN Joint Resolution was presented to the Board endorsing
the faculty salary increases called for in the Governor's 1985-87
Budget.
9. Report of the Investment Committee
The Investment Committee met on February 22, 1985 and Ms.
Del Papa, Chair, submitted the following report and recom-
mendations:
(1) Recommended approval of the change to the Regents Hand-
book, Title 5, Chapter 10, Section 6, Approval, An-
nouncement and Acknowledgement of Gifts and Grants as
contained in Ref. I-1, filed in the Regents Office.
President Calabro announced the gift of subscriptions
to the Las Vegas papers from Regents Foley and Sparks
to WNCC Learning Resources Center.
(2) Recommended approval of the change to the Regents Hand-
book, Title 4, Chapter 10, Section 3, Management of
Endowment Funds, as contained in Ref. I-2, filed in
the Regents Office.
(3) Recommended acceptance of the report on endowed pool
investments made by Edna Brigham, Endowment Director,
summarizing the performance of the endowed pool for
the period July 1, 1984 through December 31, 1984,
which included:
Total Endowment return was 15.6%
Stock Portfolio return was 15.2%
Bond Portfolio return was 17.4%
Total dollar return $3,108,500
Endowed Pool 3 money managers' performance during the
same period:
Sanford Berstein (manages 52% of the endowment)
gained a total of 21.4%
First Interstate Investment (manages 25% of endow-
ment) gained a total of 9.6%
Treynor-Arbit Associates (manages 24% of endowment)
gained a total return of 9%
(4) UNS Financial Statements have not yet been completed
for the year ending June 30, 1984.
(5) New Business - Ms. Del Papa recommended that the In-
vestment Committee's next agenda include the recom-
mendation that Dr. Peter Bing be invited to continue
as the public member of the Investment Advisory Staff.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of all Investment Committee
recommendations. Motion carried.
10. Report of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee met on February 22, 1985, and Mrs.
Whitley, Chair, submitted the following report and recom-
mendations:
(1) Recommended approval of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas Thomas and Mack Events Center audit, from com-
mencement of operations to January 31, 1984.
(2) Recommended approval of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas Athletic Development Office audit, from July 1,
1983 through June 30, 1984.
(3) Recommended approval of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas Center for Business and Economic Research audit,
from July 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984.
President Maxson announced two appointments in the
Center for Business and Economic Research: they are
Dr. Bill Robinson, Director, and Dr. Tom White, Assist-
ant Director.
Mrs. Whitley requested Deputy Chancellor Dawson to
establish procedures for auditing foundations.
Also, it was requested that President Maxson submit a
follow-up report in June on the above audits.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of all Audit Committee recom-
mendations. Motion carried.
11. Report of the Legislative Liaison Committee
Vice Chancellor Sparks reported on the status of the first
hearings at the Legislature. He submitted the Governor's
recommendations to the Board.
There was discussion regarding the sunset tax affecting the
HECC Fund. Vice Chancellor Sparks explained that the Gov-
ernor is planning to sunset this tax on June 30, 1987 and
that the Governor is proposing to change the method of
allocating the funds to UNS. This may cause a cash flow
shortfall but the Governor has expressed his commitment
that it will be made up from the State General Fund.
12. Report of the DRI Liaison Committee
Mr. Foley recommended approval of the following changes in
the Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 11, Sections 9 and 1:
A. Repeal the current provisions of Section 9.
B. Add a new section and renumber the remaining provisions
of Title 4, Chapter 11. The new section reads as fol-
lows:
Section 1. General Policy
1. The Desert Research Institute is a unique institu-
tion among the institutions of the UNS. It is ex-
clusively designated to foster, encourage and pro-
mote pure and applied research for industry, gov-
ernment, educational organizations and the public
in general. Given the nature of its operation and
non-State sources of funding, its fiscal and per-
sonnel policies and procedures must differ signifi-
cantly from those policies and procedures which are
applicable to the other institutions of the UNS, a
fact which is recognized and mandated by the Legis-
lature in NRS 396.7953 through NRS 396.7955.
2. Specifically, the Board of Regents affirms that,
consistent with State law, compensation packages
for its executive and professional employees may be
established, with Board of Regents' approval, with
incentive and/or merit components which are separate
and distinct from the other institutions of the UNS.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the changes in the Regents Hand-
book, Title 4, Chapter 11, Sections 9 and 1. Ms. Del Papa
seconded. Motion carried.
President Crowley stated that the Universities employ re-
search faculty similar to DRI and that they may request a
separate salary schedule.
13. Approved Promotions to Emeritus Status, UNR, UNLV and TMCC
UNR - President Crowley recommended approval of the follow-
ing for promotion to Emeritus Status:
Earl Drake, Extension Professor of Veterinary Medicine
John W. Erwin, Professor of Geophysics
Eugene V. Kosso, Professor of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science
Edward E. Loveless, Professor of Educational Administra-
tion and Higher Education
Eugene Miller, Professor of Chemical Engineering
William E. Rasmussen, Director of Financial Aid, Student
Placement and Veterans Services
James S. Roberts, Professor of Political Science
Ralph A. Young, Professor of Plant Science
UNLV - President Maxson recommended approval of the follow-
ing for promotion to Emeritus Status:
Margaret Simon, Professor of Nursing
TMCC - President Eardley recommended approval of the follow-
ing for promotion to Emeritus Status:
George Tavernia, Director of Administrative Services
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the promotions to Emeritus
Status at UNR, UNLV and TMCC. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Motion carried.
14. Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded by the institution Presidents
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the April 11-12, 1985 meet-
ing.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1985:
James A. Bernardi, to Professor of Speech and Theatre
*Charles A. Buerk, to Professor of Surgery
Husain F. Haddawy, to Professor of English
*Thomas R. Harris, to Associate Professor of Agri-
cultural Economics
Gregory J. Highison, to Associate Professor of Anatomy
F. Roy Mac Kintosh, to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine
D. Byron Mc Gregory, to Associate Professor of Surgery
*Linnis C. Mills, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
Patricia A. Myer, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
John H. Peacock, to Professor of Internal Medicine
Ramana G. Reddy, to Associate Professor of Chemical
and Metallurgical Engineering
William D. Rowley, to Professor of History
*J. Edgar Wakayama, to Associate Professor of Medical
Technology
*Judith A. Whitenack, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages and Literatures
Ilga B. Winicov, to Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Peter Winkler, to Professor of Physics
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1985:
*Donald Bell, to Professor of Hotel Administration
Robert H. Burgan, to Professor of Theatre Arts
Thomas L. Clark, to Professor of English
*Barbara Cloud, to Associate Professor of Communication
Studies
*Jay A. Coughtry, to Associate Professor of History
Lawrence Danderand, to Professor of Marketing
*Nasim Dil, to Professor of Counseling, Educational
Psychology and Foundations
Ranel Erickson, to Associate Professor of Management
James H. Frey, to Professor of Sociology
Edwin Grayzeck, to Professor of Physics
*Alfred Izzolo, to Assistant Professor of Hotel Ad-
ministration
*Robert Martin, to Associate Professor of Hotel Ad-
ministration
John E. Nixon, to Professor of Management
James C. Selser, to Associate Professor of Physics
Ronald W. Smith, to Professor of Sociology
Darlene H. Unrue, to Professor of English
Betty Yantis, to Professor of Management
C. University of Nevada System - Chancellor Bersi recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1985:
Louis Grandieri, Jr., to Rank III of Telecommunications
Tim A. Hunt, to Rank III of Telecommunications
Mark V. Reed, to Rank III of Support Services
Allan Webber, to Rank III of Telecommunications
*Also recommended for tenure.
15. Recommendations for Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
by the institution Presidents for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled for
the April 11-12, 1985 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985, to the
following:
*Charles A. Buerk, Associate Professor of Surgery
John L. Dobra, Associate Professor of Economics
Ely Haimowitz, Associate Professor of Music
*Thomas R. Harris, Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Economics
Robert (Jake) Highton, Associate Professor of Journal-
ism
*Linnis C. Mills, Rank II, Cooperative Extension Service,
College of Agriculture
Richard A. Schweickert, Professor of Geological Sciences
Robert L. Solso, Professor of Psychology
*J. Edgar Wakayama, Assistant Professor of Medical
Technology
*Judith A. Whitenack, Assistant Professor of Foreign
Languages and Literature
Steven D. Zink, Rank III, Library
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985, to the
following:
Roger Arnold, Associate Professor of Economics
*Donald Bell, Associate Professor of Hotel Administration
*Barbara Cloud, Assistant Professor of Communication
Studies
*Jay Coughtry, Assistant Professor of History
Bobby Daniels, Rank IV of Education
Frank Dempster, Associate Professor of Counseling,
Educational Psychology and Foundations
*Nasim Dil, Associate Professor of Counseling, Educa-
tional Psychology and Foundations
*Alfred Izzolo, Lecturer of Hotel Administration
*Robert Martin, Assistant Professor of Hotel Administra-
tion
Lyell Metcalf, Assistant Professor of Hotel Administra-
tion
Satish Sharma, Associate Professor of Social Work
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985, to
the following:
James S. Culliver, Instructor of Mathematics
Marie Gatlin, Instructor of Science and Health
Mary Ann Haag, Instructor of Science and Health
Arnold C. Lyerly, Instructor of Social Sciences and
Service Organizations
Daniel J. Lyons, Word Processing Supervisor
Allen Mason, Instructor and Program Coordinator,
Respiratory Therapy Program
Margie Morris, Counselor
Ray Rich, Instructor of Sociology/Psychology
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985, to
the following:
Carl A. Diekhans, Instructor of Mathematics and Date
Processing
John R. Pryor, Instructor of Business
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Eardley
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985,
to the following:
Elsie Doser, Department Chair, Office Administration
Patricia A. Gonser, Instructor of Nursing
Karen K. Wood, Instructor of Nursing
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1985,
to the following:
Gretchen Billow, Acting Director of the Learning
Resources Center
Michael Hardie, Mathematics Instructor
Paul Nelson, Counselor
Richard F. Riendeau, English/Developmental English
Instructor
*Also recommended for promotion or assignment to rank.
16. Approved an Extension of Tenure
Pursuant to Section 3.4.8 of the Code, which outlines poli-
cies pertaining to a tenured faculty member who elects to
transfer employment to the Chancellor's Office, Chancellor
Bersi recommended that the tenure of Dr. Warren H. Fox at
the University of Nevada, Reno, be extended for a period of
5 years, commencing at the next contract period, July 1,
1985. Ref. C filed in the Regents Office.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the extension of tenure for
Dr. Warren H. Fox at UNR. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion
carried.
17. Approved an Amendment of the UNS Code
Approved an amendment to the UNS Code, Subsection 6.2.2, as
follows. The first reading of the amendment was held at the
January 10-11, 1985 meeting of the Board.
6.2.2
Prohibited Activity - University of Nevada System Com-
munity. The following conduct, being incompatible with
the purposes of an academic community, is prohibited for
all members of the community of the System, including,
but not limited to, the faculty and students, shall con-
stitute cause for discipline and may lead to the pro-
cedures and disciplinary sanctions established in Sec-
tion 6.3 of the Code.
(s) Any other conduct which violates applicable stated
prohibitions, policies, procedures, rules, regulations
or Bylaws of the Board of Regents or a System institu-
tion.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the amendment of the UNS Code.
Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
18. Nominations for Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan,
UNLV
Mrs. Kenney moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1985:
Mrs. Marjorie Barrick
Mr. Thomas Beam
Dr. Joseph Crowley, Commencement Speaker
Motion carried.
Mrs. Kenney moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May,
1985:
Mr. William Boyd
Mr. Donald M. Clark
Mr. Fred D. Gibson, Jr.
Sheriff John Moran
Mr. J. A. Tiberti
Motion carried.
19. Nominations for Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan,
UNR
Ms. Del Papa moved, Mrs. Sheerin seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNR in May, 1985:
Dr. Russell R. Elliott
Dr. Robert Horton
Motion carried.
Ms. Del Papa moved, Mrs. Sheerin seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May, 1985:
Mrs. Margery Cavanaugh
Mr. Ty Cobb
Mr. Robert Helms
Mr. Robert Sanford
Motion carried.
20. Approved the Expenditure of Funds
At the Special Meeting held February 7, 1985 the Board ap-
proved the refinancing of the UNS pavilion bonds, which will
result in a net gain of $862,752.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson stated that the proceeds realized
from the refinancing of the bonds will be distributed as
follows:
54% to University of Nevada, Las Vegas
46% to University of Nevada, Reno
The proceeds will be deposited in an account with the ap-
propriate Controller's Office to be invested with the earned
interest to be deposited into the same account.
In accordance with SB476, 1983 Nevada State Legislative
Session, the funds must be used for operational and main-
tenance expenditures in support of the Special Event
Centers. Any expenditure of the funds must be recommended
by the appropriate President to the Board of Regents for
approval.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the expenditure of funds of
the UNS pavilion bonds. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion
carried.
21. Discussion on the Refinancing of Bonds, CCCC
Deputy Chancellor Dawson requested that a Special Meeting of
the Board be called if needed in order to approve the sales
resolution for refinancing CCCC revenue bonds of 1981.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval to request a Special Meeting of
the Board to approve the sales resolution for refinancing
CCCC revenue bonds of 1981. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Mr.
Foley and Mrs. Sparks voted no. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich requested General Counsel Klasic to explore
whether a teleconference meeting could be scheduled without
any objection from the Bond Counsel. General Counsel ex-
plained he had already done this, and Bond Counsel insisted
teleconferences were not proper. General Counsel stated
that this advice was contrary to his opinion and the opinion
of the Attorney General.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson emphasized that the timing is es-
sential when dealing with bond issues; therefore, meetings
are scheduled according to the timeframe.
22. Approved the Resurfacing of the Silver Bowl
President Maxson reported that monies for the resurfacing of
the Silver Bowl will be supplied by private gifts and grants
from the Las Vegas Convention Authority.
The bidding process has been waived to allow Dr. Maxson to
sign the contract for a single source for retractable sur-
facing; if the surfacing is not available, then Dr. Maxson
may choose from the two other sources who can do a permanent
surface.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of authorization for Dr. Maxson
to sign the contract for the Silver Bowl resurfacing, after
review by General Counsel. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion
carried.
23. New Business
A. Ms. Del Papa announced that a reception honoring an
artist of a Basque sculpture on display in the lobby
of the Getchell Library, and an author of a Basque book
printed by the University of Nevada Press, will be held
in the Getchell Library on this day.
B. Mrs. Whitley announced that a reception honoring the
Regents Scholarship Recipients will be held at the Col-
lege of Hotel Administration at UNLV. She will report
back to the Board on this event.
C. Chairman Klaich thanked the hosts of the tour on the
Church Fine Arts building.
D. Chairman Klaich requested input from Regents on a bi-
monthly schedule for Regent meetings. This will be on
a fixed day of every other month.
E. President Crowley announced that this day is Engineers
Day in Nevada and will be celebrated with exhibits and
and open house in the Scrugham Engineering building at
UNR.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
02-21-1985