February 22-23, 1990
02-22-1990
Pages 92-138
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 22-23, 1990
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditori-
um, Jot Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno
Members present: Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher, Chairman
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mr. Sig Rogich
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Mr. Don Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Deborah Ballard-Reisch
(UNR), Paula Funkhouser (TMCC), Alan Gertler (DRI), Mike Hardie
(WNCC), Louis Grandieri (Unit), Nancy Master (UNLV), Michael
Mc Farlane (NNCC), and Norma Suchy (CCCC) and Student Associa-
tion Officers.
Chairman Dorothy Gallagher called the meeting to order at 11:30
A.M. Thursday, February 22, 1990.
1. Presentation of Community College Award
February is National Community College Month and has been
proclaimed Nevada Community College Month by Governor Bob
Miller.
Chairman Gallagher introduced Governor Miller who presented
the following proclamation to the University of Nevada
System:
A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, in the two decades since their inception, the Uni-
versity of Nevada System's four Community Colleges have em-
erged as one of the State's leading producers of trained
workers meeting expanding manpower needs; and
WHEREAS, nearly 33,000 of the 61,000 students enrolled in
Nevada's public higher education system this year attend
Clark County, Northern Nevada, Truckee Meadows and Western
Nevada Community Colleges; and
WHEREAS, these four Institutions are dedicated to open,
accessible, affordable education for all persons, without
respect to circumstances, providing Nevadans with educa-
tional opportunities to become capable of all they are
capable of becoming; and
WHEREAS, these flexible, responsive Institutions are forg-
ing alliances with business, industry, State and local
governments, other schools, prisons, military, volunteer
groups and special needs populations to provide a wide
variety of educational services; and
WHEREAS, these services enable thousands of urban and rural
Nevadans - including racial and ethnic minorities, single
parents, displaced homemakers, veterans, and handicapped,
high school dropouts, nonreaders, students for whom English
is a second language, and others - to prepare for transfer
to four-year schools, acquire skills needed for new occu-
pations or to retrain for current professions, fulfill per-
sonal interests, or improve basic English, reading, or math
skills; and
WHEREAS, these varied efforts to reach out to the many so
that they may participate fully strengthens the economy of
the State and the nation while providing individuals with
skills essential to leading satisfying, productive lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, I BOB MILLER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1990 as
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH
And I urge all citizens to recognize the value and opportu-
nities available to them through the University of Nevada
System's four Community Colleges.
TMCC Associate Dean Bill Bonaudi introduced Ms. Paula Kizis
to Governor Miller who presented the National Literacy
Council award sponsored by Family Circle Magazine, "Leaders
of Readers", to Ms. Kizis for her outstanding services to
the TMCC Literacy Program. One Literacy Instructor in each
State was chosen for the award. Approximately 50 students
participate in TMCC's Literacy Program each year, attending
50 hours of instruction from the Instructor and volunteer
tutors.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following:
( 1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
January 11-12, 1990.
( 2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
( 3) Approved a waiver of the one-year notification of
early retirement for Ahmed Essa, Associate Professor
of English at UNR, effective date of the early re-
tirement is June 30, 1990.
Further, approved emeritus status for Ahmed Essa,
Associate Professor of English Emeritus at UNR,
effective July 1, 1990.
( 4) Approved emeritus status for Joseph G. Doser, Chair-
man of the Department of Accounting/Business Emeritus
at TMCC, effective July 1, 1990.
( 5) Approved leave without pay for Jane Stroup Bauman,
who has agreed to serve this year as Academic Coordin-
ator for the UNR International Division in Japan,
January 1, 1990 through April 15, 1990.
( 6) Approved extension of sick leave with pay for Profes-
sor Michael Golberg of the Mathematical Sciences
Department at UNLV for the Spring 1990 semester pend-
ing the outcome of his claim for disability benefits.
( 7) Approved the following appointments to the UNR College
of Agriculture Advisory Committee:
Tim Hafen, Pahrump
Molly Knudtsen, Austin
Bob Quilici, Reno
Thomas A. Seeliger, Reno
Fred Wright, Sparks
( 8) Approved the following appointments to the UNLV
Institute for Insurance and Risk Management Advisory
Committee:
John Hartman, Las Vegas
Dwight M. Mazzone, Las Vegas
Craig Mc Call, Las Vegas, replaces Randall V. Capurro
Doug Smith, Las Vegas, replaces Ben Smith
( 9) Approved guidline changes for the Mildred P. Cotner
and the Kenneth De Vos Scholarships as found in Ref.
C-2, filed in the Regents' Office. These proposed
changes do not affect the original intent of the
donor's wishes.
(10) NRS 396.540 provides for tuition waivers for "students
from other States and foreign countries, not to exceed
a number equal to 3% of the total matriculated enroll-
ment of students for past preceding Fall semester."
Board policy provides for similar grants-in-aid for
the same number of students for the payment of in-
state registration fees.
Based on enrollment figures for Fall 1989, the Offi-
cers request the following allocation of grants-in-aid
for Fall 1990-91:
In-State Out-of-State
UNR
Athletics 100 100
Music 40 25
*Music 20 20
International 0 (30 @ 1/2) 15
**Native Americans 20 0
Other (General) 123 143
--- ---
Total 303 303
*On March 28, 1980 the Board of Regents approved for
the Marching Band a separate budget allocation that
had the effect of granting it the equivalent of 20
additional in-state and 20 additional out-of-state
grants-in-aid.
**A standing Regent policy also allocates 20 in-state
grants-in-aid to Nevada Resident Native Americans.
In-State Out-of-State
UNLV
Athletics 159 159
Music 108 108
Other 164 164
--- ---
Total 431 431
*Native Americans 25
*The allocation for Native American grants-in-aid is
not included in the 3% maximum and represents a sepa-
rate allocation.
In-State
CCCC
Regents 430
Veterans 2
Native Americans 3
---
Total 435
NNCC
Regents 42
Native Americans 20
---
Total 62
TMCC
Regents 250
Native Americans 10
---
Total 260
WNCC
Regents 139
Native Americans 8
---
Total 147
(11) Chancellor Dawson requests approval of the following
interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the State Job
Training Office (Interlocal Contract)
Effective: September 1, 1989 to August 31, 1990
Amount : $27,458 maximum to UNLV
Purpose : Research and monitoring progress of
former Job Training Office partici-
pants.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Department of
Education (Interlocal Contract)
Effective: February 22, 1990 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $6,000 maximum to UNLV
Purpose : Tuition waivers for 120 teachers for
Language classes at UNLV.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and State Department of
Administration (Interlocal Contract)
Effective: Date approved by Board through
December 31, 1990
Amount : $1,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide four quarterly econ-
omic forecasts in 1990 using Vector
Auto-Regression Models.
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Department
of Prisons (Interlocal Contract)
Effective: December 27, 1989 to June 27,1990
Amount : $7,500 to UNR
Purpose : UNR's Office of Rural Health to seek
placement within Nevada Prison System
of one Mental Health Director (Board
certified Psychiatrist) and two addi-
tional eligible practicing Psychia-
trists.
E. UNS Board of Regents/CCCC and Department of Human
Resources Division of Mental Hygiene and Mental
Retardation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective: Date approved by Board
Amount : $19,734 maximum to CCCC
Purpose : Establishment of curriculum for course
to be offered in training and educa-
tion of Mental Health Technicians at
CCCC.
F. UNS Board of Regents/TMCC and Division of Mental
Hygiene and Mental Retardation (Interlocal Con-
tract)
Effective: Date approved by Board
Amount : $22,638 to TMCC
Purpose : TMCC to provide classes for training
of Mental Health Technicians
Dr. Eardley moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mr.
Rogich seconded. Motion carried.
3. Introductions
Mr. Klaich announced that President Joseph Crowley has
served as UNR President for 12 years and has brought stabil-
ity to the Office of the President and the University of
Nevada System.
Chancellor Dawson introduced newly elected Unit Faculty
Senate Chairman Louis Grandieri who will complete the term
vacated by Mr. Tom Kendall, who has resigned to accept
another position.
General Counsel Klasic announced that Mr. David Hintzman
had been hired as an Assistant General Counsel in the
Southern Division of the General Counsel's Office.
4. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson acknowledged the resignation of Mr. Tom
Kendall, UNSCS Senior Programmer, Unit Senate Chairman,
whose contributions to UNS over an 18-year period are num-
erous, and perhaps are best summarized in the words of a
co-worker, who said:
"Tom Kendall was part of the positive growth and change in
technology. He saw computing progress in UNS from several
employees using punchcards to state-of-the-art computing.
He was a key player in the development of in-house systems
such as payroll, a library system, and student records.
Kendall came from a time when one guy did everything."
Chancellor Dawson thanked Mr. Kendall for his many years
of dedicated service to UNS, and wished him well in his new
career as Computing Director of an international resort
corporation based in Texas.
Chancellor Dawson introduced Mr. Louis Grandieri who has
graciously agreed to serve as Unit Senate Chairman for the
remainder of the term. Mr. Grandieri is the Manager of
UNSCS Telecommunications South. He joined UNSCS in 1982
as an Electronic Systems Analyst and has 22 years' exper-
ience in Electronics, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering.
Chancellor Dawson acknowledged Dr. Joseph Warburton, DRI
Executive Director of Atmospheric Sciences Center. He has
resigned after serving as Chairman of the Rad/Tox Safety
Board for nearly two decades. Dr. Warburton devoted much
time and effort to these duties, with little recognition,
no remuneration. On behalf of UNS, Chancellor Dawson
thanked him for his efforts and also thanked Dr. Richard
Simmonds of the UN School of Medicine's Animal Medicine
Laboratory, for agreeing to take over the Chairmanship.
Chancellor Dawson announced that the Association of Gov-
erning Boards (AGB) conference will be held March 18-20,
1990, in San Diego, California.
He announced that Dr. Dale Parnell, President of the Amer-
ican Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC),
will be in Reno for a National Convention of Business Col-
leges and has agreed to conduct a seminar at the System
Administration building in Reno at 1:30 P.M., Thursday,
April 5, 1990. Chancellor Dawson has notified Regents,
Presidents, Faculty Senate Chairs, and asked Community
College Presidents to invite members of their staffs but
to keep numbers minimal as the meeting room is small.
Chancellor Dawson announced the members of the Presidential
Evaluation Procedures Committee:
Regent Jill Derby President Bob Maxson
Regent Lonnie Hammargren President Jim Taranik
Regent Carolyn Sparks President Tony Calabro
Paula Funkhouser, Faculty Deborah Ballard-Reisch,
Senate Faculty Senate
The Committee will hold its first meeting in early March.
He announced the members of the Administrative Salary/Merit
Committee:
Regent Jim Eardley President Paul Meacham
Regent Dan Klaich President Joe Crowley
Regent June Whitley Dane Apalategui, Faculty
Jim Richardson, Faculty Representative
Representative
The Board of Regents requested that issues related to ad-
ministrative salary be examined. Chancellor Dawson has
established a Committee and will report progress made dur-
ing the April Board of Regents' meeting.
Chancellor Dawson announced a video entitled "Men of Color"
which is available to the Campuses for recuiting male
candidates.
Chancellor Dawson distributed the 1989 annual summary of
gifts received by each Institution throughout the year, not
including foundations' donations.
5. Approved Regents Bylaws Changes
Approved a change in Board of Regents Bylaws, Title I,
Article VI, Section 4, Special Committees. In accordance
with policy, the first reading of this changed occurred at
the January 1990 meeting.
Special Section 4. Special committees, with specific
Committees ad hoc purposes and fixed terms of one year
or less, may be appointed from time to time
as deemed necessary by the Board. The Chair-
man of the Board shall appoint the members of
a special committee and its Chairman. The
Chairman of the Board may participate as a
member of a special committee, unless it con-
sists of only one member, but may not serve
as its Chairman.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the Board of Regents Bylaws
regarding Special Committees. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
6. Approved Additions to the UNS Code, Community College
Titles
A. Section 5.10.2
Approved an addition to the UNS Code, Section 5.10.2,
Community College Titles, which would change the desig-
nation of title for Community College instructional
faculty, as contained in Ref. B, filed in the Regents'
Office. This change of title is to be optional for
each Community College Campus. The instructional fac-
ulty will begin their employment in a non-tenured posi-
tion as "Instructor", and upon the award of tenure,
receive the title "Community College Professor".
Chancellor Dawson recommended approval providing it is
clearly understood that the intent of this change is
purely for the title and will not, in the future, be
tied in with salaries or salary levels.
Mr. Rogich moved approval of the addition to the UNS
Code regarding Community College Titles. Dr. Eardley
seconded.
General Counsel Klasic informed the Board that in 1982
the Legislature acted unconstitutionally by enacting
a Law in which the System has to tenure all profession-
als. The Board of Regents agreed to establish a tenure
track and a non-tenure track. General Counsel Klasic
stated that he would research this issue.
Chancellor Dawson explained that if a Community College
faculty is hired with rank then he is automatically
placed on the tenure track, whereas, if a faculty is
hired with a 0 (zero) rank, then he is placed on the
non-tenure track.
President Meacham explained that the options would be
explained to all professionals so as to let them decide
on which track they would like to be placed. It would
be a mutual agreement between the employee and the
Campus as stated in the UNS Code.
President Calabro stated that when WNCC advertises for
a position it states that the position will be either
tenured or non-tenured. Then after the person accepts
employment at WNCC the employee can apply for the tenure
or non-tenure track.
Upon questioning by Dr. Eardley, President Gwaltney
replied that the Universities operate on a tenure
"policy" whereas the Community Colleges operate on a
"law". TMCC offers both options of tenure or non-
tenure track.
Chancellor Dawson stated that the removal of the word
"instructional" will be proposed at the next Board of
Regents meeting.
Mr. Foley stated that there are three different poli-
cies on titles and requested the Chancellor's Office to
report back to the Board on the impact this will cause.
Motion carried.
B. Section 1.1
Approved the definition of the term "laid off" or "lay
off" in the UNS Code be amended and that a new defini-
tion be added to the Code defining "nonreappointment".
Experience during the past several years has shown that
occasionally there has been confusion over the meaning
of these terms. The purpose of the amendments is to
clarify the point.
(k) "Laid off" or "lay off" means the termination of
employment, for financial exigency or curricular
reasons, of a non-tenured faculty member before
the completion of a contract term or of a tenured
faculty member.
(l) "Nonreappointment" means not appointing a non-
tenured faculty member for a subsequent employment
appointment after the completion of the non-tenured
faculty member's current contract term.
Note: The remaining paragraphs of Section 1.1 would be
relettered if proposed paragraph (l) is adopted.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the change to the UNS
Code regarding the definition of the term "laid off"
or "lay off". Mr. Rogich seconded. Motion carried.
7. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Mrs. Sparks, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profession-
al competence or physical or mental health of a person in
accordance with NRS 241.030.
Upon motion by Dr. Hammargren, seconded by Mrs. Whitley,
the Board moved to open session. Motion carried.
The open meeting reconvened at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, February 22,
1990, with all Regents present.
8. Approved Resolution for Loan, DRI
Approved a resolution authorizing a $2,000,000 bank loan
to DRI from Security Pacific Bank of Nevada (SPBN) to fi-
nance construction of the Great Basin Environmental Research
Laboratory. This loan is to be amortized over a 20 year
period. The Board of Regents approved the project in March
1988. The design of the Great Basin Environmental Research
Laboratory is now complete. Approval of this loan will
allow DRI to proceed with construction of this facility.
RESOLUTION #90-1
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System (the "University")
anticipates issuing less than $10,000,000 in obligations the
interest on which is exempt from Federal income taxation
during calendar year 1990; and
WHEREAS, the University intends on borrowing $2,000,000 from
Security Pacific Bank Nevada, National Association (the
"Bank") pursuant to a letter from the Bank dated January 22,
1990 (the "Proposal") for the purpose of financing certain
improvements for the Desert Research Institute, such borrow-
ing to be evidenced by a note signed by the appropriate
Officials at the University (the "Note"); and
WHEREAS, the University will pay a more favorable interest
rate on the Note if the University designates the Note as
a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" under Section 265(b)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA:
Section 1. Acceptance of the proposal is hereby ratified,
approved and confirmed and the Regents hereby affirm the
designation of the Note as a qualified tax-exempt obliga-
tion pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended.
Section 2. The Officers of the University are hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to effectuate the
provision of this resolution, including, without limitation,
execution and delivery of the Note and such certificates as
may be necessary to evidence the validity and enforceabil-
ity of the Note, the exemption of interest thereon from
Federal income taxation and the qualification of the Note
under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective on its
passage and approval.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval subject to re-
view of loan documents.
President Taranik distributed a handout which includes addi-
tional information on the Great Basin Environmental Research
Lab. He stated there is national concern over global cli-
mate change and environmental degradation, and felt UNS
should move aggressively into this research opportunity.
This facility will alleviate the research space crises in
Northern Nevada.
Chairman Gallagher stated that she is a Director of Security
Pacific Bank of Nevada and will not partake in any discus-
sion or vote on this subject.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the resolution regarding the
DRI Great Basin Environmental Research Laboratory. Mr.
Rogich seconded. Motion carried.
Vice President for Finance and Administration Dale Schulke
stated that Paul Howarth and Associates solicited loan
proposals for this venture and received three proposals.
He stated that a possible reason for so few proposals is
the uneasiness with the indirect recovery funds that will
be a source of repaying the loan.
Chancellor Dawson stated that banks are familiar with
granting loans to the Community Colleges and Universities
because the loans are based on student fees. Banks are
reluctant and not familiar with the indirect cost recovery
that will be used to repay the DRI loan.
Mr. Klaich congratulated President Taranik and his staff for
the imaginative way to accomplish tasks at DRI and also for
designing the project in such a way that it would be a high-
ly useable facility in the future.
9. Approved Resolution for Loan, UNR
Approved the following resolution. This loan was approved
by the Board at its January 1990 meeting, however, Bond
Counsel has requested this formal language.
RESOLUTION #90-2
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System (the "University")
anticipates issuing less than $10,000,000 in obligations the
interest on which is exempt from Federal income taxation
during calendar year 1990; and
WHEREAS, the University intends on borrowing $586,000 from
Valley Bank of Nevada (the "Bank") pursuant to a letter from
the Bank dated January 19, 1990 (the "Proposal") for the
purpose of financing certain improvements at the Midby-Byron
National Judicial and Continuing Education building, such
borrowing to be evidenced by a note signed by the appropri-
ate Officials at the University (the "Note"); and
WHEREAS, the University will pay a more favorable interest
rate on the Note if the University designates the Note as
a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" under Section 265(b)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA:
Section 1. Acceptance of the Proposal is hereby ratified,
approved and confirmed and the Regents hereby affirm the
designation of the Note as a qualified tax-exempt obliga-
tion pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended.
Section 2. The Officers of the University are hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to effectuate the
provision of this resolution, including, without limitation,
execution and delivery of the Note and such certificates as
may be necessary to evidence the validity and enforceabil-
ity of the Note, the exemption of interest thereon from
Federal income taxation and the qualification of the Note
under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective on its
passage and approval.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the resolution for the purpose
of financing certain improvements at the Midby-Byron Nation-
al Judicial and Continuing Education building at UNR. Dr.
Derby seconded. Motion carried.
10. Report on Nursing Articulation Progress
In October 1988 the Board of Regents directed Campuses to
submit progress reports on efforts to achieve National
League for Nursing accreditation, as well as implementation
of the "Phase II, Model B Articulation Plan" which will re-
sult in the direct transfer of Nursing credits within the
University of Nevada System.
The Board also asked that regular reports be submitted.
Follow-up reports were presented by Campus Presidents and/
or Campus representatives.
President Meacham introduced Ms. Frazine Jasper, Chairman
of Department of Nursing, Mr. Kenneth Kozeka, Associate Dean
of Science and Health, and Dr. Herbert Peebles, Vice Presi-
dent of Academic Affairs. President Meacham announced that
these people implemented the changes requested by the Board.
One of these changes is the achievement of an 8-year ac-
creditation of the AD Nursing Program which is an important
component to the future of CCCC's Science and Health Pro-
gram. CCCC was granted a site visit by the NLN accredita-
tion team. While the LPN Program has been accredited for
several years, this is the first time in the State of
Nevada that a Community College has achieved accreditation
for the ADN Program by the National League of Nursing.
CCCC is in an excellent position to work with UNLV's Health
Programs. CCCC has enjoyed a positive and supportive re-
lationship with UNLV and looks forward to a continuation of
this relationship. President Meacham reported that Ms.
Jasper has been working with both UNLV and UNR on the artic-
ulation process. It is not completed at this time, but it
is in progress.
Chairman Gallagher stated that she was most proud of CCCC
in taking the challenge and accomplishing the task in re-
ceiving accreditation. Ms. Jasper has volunteered her ex-
pertise to others in the System in achieving NLN accredi-
tation.
President Maxson applauded CCCC's efforts in achieving NLN
accreditation and stated that UNLV looks forward to work-
ing with CCCC's Science and Health Programs. CCCC has the
most impressive Nursing Programs in the country and this
makes articulation easy for UNLV to accept such talented
students.
Upon questioning by Dr. Eardley on the articulation process,
Dr. Peebles explained that last year an articulation agree-
ment was presented to the Board of Regents for its informa-
tion. If the students are willing to follow that agreement
as it is laid out, they would need to go to UNLV's Admis-
sions Office to fill out the appropriate papers and then
meet with their Advisors. There is an articulated state-
ment that is given to the student which indicates what
classes should be taken at CCCC and what classes will ul-
timately have to be taken at UNLV to achieve a Baccalaureate
degree.
President Crowley introduced Dr. Sydney Krampitz, Dean of
Orvis School of Nursing. Dr. Krampitz distributed two
brochures which have been published for Nursing students.
She reported that she has met with all the Northern Campus-
es and UNR has agreed to build upon the Community College
Programs. Dr. Krampitz stated that she will be discussing
Nursing with Ms. Jasper at CCCC. She stated that in order
for a student to be accepted into the upper division course
work they must have a 2.75 GPA and have completed the lower
division requirements which the Community Colleges provide.
In addition, she reported that there are 8 UNR Master degree
students taking course work in Elko which is provided by UNR
faculty.
Chairman Gallagher announced that Dr. Krampitz has been ap-
pointed to the State Board of Nursing, and commended her
efforts in working with all the Campuses.
President Calabro distributed a report, which is filed in
the Regents' Office. The report states the WNCC's self-
study will be in the Spring of 1991 and the on-site visit
will be in the Fall of 1991. Many accomplishments have
been made regarding articulation and curriculum. WNCC is
pleased with the progress they have made and that the NLN
Accredition process is on schedule. WNCC looks forward
to improving articulation with UNR and UNLV as a result
of NLN Accreditation.
President Gwaltney stated that TMCC is planning to have the
NLN Accreditation team visit scheduled within a year. TMCC
has dropped a few of the courses as recommended by their
consultant. President Gwaltney feels that there will not
be a problem in receiving NLN Accreditation at TMCC.
President Remington stated that NNCC is lagging behind the
other Colleges in receiving NLN Accreditation and he is
hopeful that NNCC will have the accreditation by 1994.
NNCC has enjoyed working with Dr. Krampitz, Dean of Orvis
School of Nursing. The Nursing staff has undergone reor-
ganization of the curriculum and has moved from 80 to 70
credits. 64 credits can be transferred to the Orvis School
of Nursing at UNR. There are still some courses that need
to be defined more clearly and they will continue to work
with UNR on articulation.
11. Approved Dismissal of Professional Employee on Appeal
On September 28, 1989, after a hearing on September 5-6,
1989 before a Special Hearing of Officer and a Special Hear-
ing Committee, Dr. Thomas Harrington, a professional employ-
ee at the University of Nevada, Reno, was notified of UNR
Acting President Mark Dawson's decision to discharge him
from employment for cause under UNS Code Section 6.2.1(j),
6.2.2(p) and 6.2.2(s). Dr. Harrington made a timely appeal
of this decision to the Board of Regents, as provided in
UNS Code Section 6.14.1. At its October 19-20, 1989 meet-
ing, the Board requested additional briefing on the follow-
ing matters:
1. Does the UNS Code provide due process and other
constitutional and statutory protection?
2. Was the procedure of the UNS Code followed in
this matter?
3. The merits of the appeal.
The Board directed that a hearing be scheduled for December
6, 1989. Mr. Michael Melner, attorney for Dr. Harrington,
argued the appeal before the Board. The Regents sought
Counsel from outside the UNS and put the matter off until
this meeting.
Under the UNS Code Section 6.14.2(d), the Board had the
following options:
1. Dismiss the charges;
2. Affirm the charges;
3. Impose a lesser sanction; or
4. Order a new hearing.
Chairman Gallagher reported that Morton Galane, the outside
Counsel, reported to the Board that the UNS Code provided
due process in employee terminations, that the Code's due
process procedures were followed in this matter and that
there was substantial evidence in the record to support the
Hearing Officer's findings and the Hearing Committee's rec-
ommendations.
Chairman Gallagher invited Mr. Melner to speak to the Board
on the matter.
Mr. Melner argued that Mr. Galane did not do an adequate
job in reviewing this matter. Mr. Galane stated, accord-
ing to Mr. Melner, that there was no evidence showing that
the Hearing Officer had a conflict of interest, but Mr.
Melner stated that the reason there was no evidence was be-
cause the Hearing Officer did not disclose her conflict of
interest until after the hearing. Mr. Melner asked that
the Board either ask for additional review of this matter
by another Attorney or send the matter back to Mr. Galane
or hold a new hearing.
Mr. Donald Klasic, the ad hoc Administrative Officer then
spoke. He summarized the procedural steps taken in this
matter, repeated the options open to the Board to resolve
the matter and explained the charges against Dr. Harrington.
Mr. Klasic pointed out that the Hearing Officer found that
UNR proved 3 of the 4 charges brought against Dr. Harrington
and that Mr. Galane found that the evidence in the record
supported 2 of the 4 charges. He requested that the Board
either affirm against Dr. Harrington 3 charges consisting
of unprofessional conduct (UNS Code, Sec. 6.2.1.j), sexual
harassment in violoation of the UNS Code (UNS Code, Sec.
6.2.2.p), and sexual harassment in violation of UNR policy
(UNS Code Sec. 6.2.2.s) or, alternatively, 2 charges con-
sisting of unprofessional conduct (UNS Code, Sec. 6.2.1.j)
and sexual harassment in violation of UNR policy (UNS Code
Sec. 6.2.2.s). Mr. Klasic also pointed out that Mr. Galane
found that the evidence in the record supported the Hearing
Committee's recommendation to terminate Dr. Harrington's
employment at UNR. Mr. Klasic requested that the Board
direct Dr. Harrington's termination from employment.
Under Mr. Klaich's questioning, Mr. Klasic conceded that
there was not direct evidence of academic intimidation as
required by UNS code, Sec. 6.2.2.p. Mr. Klaich stated his
opinion that there were 2 distinct issues: (1) affirm or
dismiss the charges and (2) if necessary, decide the pen-
alty.
After Mr. Melner made a short rebuttal argument, the matter
was thrown open for discussion by the Board.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval to affirm the conviction of 2
charges of unprofessional conduct (UNS Code, Sec. 6.2.1.j)
and secual harassment in violation of UNR policy (UNS Code,
Sec. 6.2.2.s) against Dr. Thomas Harrington. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Foley suggested that additional proceedings be held to
determine the penalty to be imposed on Dr. Harrington. He
likened this suggestion to a sentencing proceeding in which
a Judge did not sentence a person until after receipt of a
pre-sentence report from the Probation Department. Mr.
Foley then read a letter from Dr. Richard Siegel, a faculty
member from UNR, suggesting that a psychiatric review of Dr.
Harrington to see if treatment rather than termination would
be advisable.
Mr. Foley moved approval to have a punishment hearing under
rules to be formulated to take into account Dr. Siegel's
letter. Mr. Rogich seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
Aye - Regents Foley and Rogich
No - Regents Derby, Eardley, Hammargren, Klaich,
Sparks, Whitley and Gallagher
Motion failed.
Mr. Klasic had spoken in opposition to Mr. Foley's sugges-
tion stating that the "pre-sentencing" review was already
held by the Hearing Committee and it recommended termina-
tion. Mr. Melner had spoken in favor of the suggestion,
saying it was fair and appropriate. He stated that the
Hearing Committee sat in the hearing with the Hearing
Officer at the same time.
Dr. Derby moved approval to affirm punishment with termin-
ation for Dr. Thomas Harrington. Dr. Eardley seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
Aye - Regents Derby, Eardley, Hammargren, Klaich,
Sparks, Rogich, Whitley, Gallagher
No - Regent Foley
Motion carried.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting at this time.
12. Approved Sale of Property, UNR
Approved the sale of property in Amargosa Valley, Nevada.
In 1972, UNR was given a 160 acre parcel of vacant land in
Amargosa Valley, near Pahrump, Nevada. After considerable
effort in trying to sell the property, UNR has finally re-
ceived an offer of $50,000 with a $10,000 down payment, and
the balance of $40,000 to be amortized over 10 years at 10%
interest. The unpaid balance will be due and payable at
the end of five years. A recent appraisal has set the cur-
rent market value at $51,000.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval subject to re-
view of legal documents.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the sale of property in
Amargosa Valley. Mr. Rogich seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved Sale of Land, UNR
Approved the sale of 1.4 acre parcel of land located off
the Pyramid Lake Highway. This property was donated to
UNR by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stokes in 1981 and has been for
sale since that time. A current appraisal of that property
set the value at $55,000 and an offer in that amount has
been received. The offer expires February 25, 1990. The
conditions of the gift require one-third (1/3) of the pro-
ceeds from the sale to go to the Nevada Area Council for
the Boy Scouts. The remaining two-thirds (2/3) is to es-
tablish the Dr. Frank C. Stokes Scholarship Endowment.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval subject to
review of the legal documents.
Mr. Rogich moved approval of the sale of land located off
the Pyramid Lake Highway. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
14. Approved Easements, UNLV
Approved the following easements:
A. Las Vegas Valley Water District - to provide relocation
of water service to the easterly sidewalk area of
Swenson Street approximatley 175 feet south of Flamingo
Road. This relocation will provide greater safety to
the District's maintenance and operations personnel.
All work and cost of the relocation will be borne by
the Las Vegas Valley Water District.
B. Nevada Power Company - an additional grant of easement
to the property located in the County of Clark, State
of Nevada, in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section
22, Township 21 South, Range 61 East, M. D. M., Nevada.
General Counsel Klasic has reviewed the documents.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the easements with Las Vegas
Valley Water District and Nevada Power Company. Dr.
Hammargren seconded. Motion carried.
15. Approved Amendment to CSUN Constitution, UNLV
Approved an amendment to the CSUN Constitution, Article VI,
Section B, Composition, as follows:
B. Composition: The Senate shall consist of 21 represent-
tatives. Each College shall receive at least one Senate
seat and the remaining Senate seats shall be apportioned
according to the percentage of CSUN members enrolled in
each College. Students who have not declared a major
shall be considered as constituting the College of Aca-
demic Advising for representation purposes.
In the event that a new College is created at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Senate shall be ex-
panded by one until the next session of the CSUN Senate.
Mr. Rogich moved approval of the amendment to the CSUN
Constitution at UNLV. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
16. Approved Handbook Changes, Scholarships and Graduate
Assistantship Policy
Approved the following Handbook changes:
A. Title 4, Chapter 18, Section 10, Scholarship, General
Handbook changes to the General Scholarship policies as
contained in Ref. G, filed in the Regents' Office.
B. Title 4, Chapter 5, Sections 2.5 and 2.6, Graduate
Assistantship, Appointments
Handbook changes in the Graduate Assistantship policy
on appointments to allow for 12-month Graduate Assistant
contracts as follows:
Section 2. Appointment
5. Normally, appointments shall be made either for the
academic year or for 12 months; however, appoint-
ments may be made for a shorter period to fill va-
cancies created by resignation or by establishment
of temporary positions.
6. A full-time Graduate Assistantship is based upon a
20-hour work week; however, appointments may be
offered for less time with salary and grant-in-aid
determined proportional to the commitment of time.
If the Graduate Assistantship is for a 12-month
period, the additional conditions of work for the
Summer months and the semester break must be stip-
ulated in the contract.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook changes regard-
ing Scholarships and Graduate Assistantship Policy. Dr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
17. Approved Good Neighbor Policy of Children of Alumni
Approved the policy in which children of UNLV and UNR alumni
who reside outside the State will be allowed to attend their
respective University under the Good Neighbor Policy. This
would apply only to alumni who have received the Baccalaure-
ate degree from UNLV or UNR.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the Good Neighbor Policy of
Children of Alumni at UNR and UNLV. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
President Crowley stated that the two Universities have
estimated a very low financial impact and that both UNR and
UNLV will be tracking the children of alumni and the impact
over the next two years.
ASUN President Glen Krutz stated that the policy is accept-
able, but is concerned about the financial impact it will
have on student fees. He would not want to see a fee in-
crease in the future to justify this policy.
President Maxson stated that UNLV is expecting less than a
dozen children of alumni to return to UNLV. It is President
Maxson's opinion that UNS will receive many times over the
cost in good will, good faith, etc. He is also mindful that
the Legislature may not look on his policy favorably. UNLV
also will monitor this policy very closely.
Mrs. Sparks stated that the alumni do want their children to
receive their education in Nevada. The alumni are aware
that this policy may be temporary.
President Maxson replied to a question asked by Dr. Derby by
stating that private Universities offer this type of policy
to its alumni, but it is rare for a public University to
offer this policy.
President Maxson stated that this policy will only be offer-
ed to children of alumni who have received a baccalaureate
degree. The two Universities want to track this policy for
two years, and if successful, the Universities may wish to
make some modifications. Vice Chancellor Fox informed the
Board of Regents that 397 students throughout UNS have taken
advantage of the Good Neighbor Policy, with 353 from Cali-
fornia residents, 13 from Utah and 31 from Arizona. There
are still many questions regarding this policy and Vice
Chancellor Fox recommended that the Universities develop
guidelines for utilizing the alumni policy. Chairman
Gallagher directed Vice Chancellor Fox to develop the guide-
lines for the alumni policy.
It was clarified that the children of alumni would return to
the respective Universities, i. e., if a parent graduated
from UNR then the children will attend UNR, with the same
being true for UNLV.
18. Information Only: Recommendations for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled
for the April 12-13, 1990 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno
President Crowley recommends the following promotions,
effective July 1, 1990:
*D. Achtenberg to Associate Professor of Philosophy, Arts
and Science
*Christine Cheney to Associate Professor of Curriculum
and Instruction, Education
*Dale A. Devitt to Professor of Plant Science, Agricul-
ture
David E. Ehrke to Professor of Music, Arts and Science
Donald R. Hanks to Professor of Veterinary Medicine,
Medicine
*Joe G. Harper to Associate Professor of Ag Education
and Communications, Agriculture
Stephen H. Jenkins to Professor of Biology, Arts and
Science
*Carolyn Leontos to Rank III, Nevada Cooperative Exten-
sion, Agriculture
*Steven R. Lewis to Rank III, Nevada Cooperative Exten-
sion, Agriculture
Paul Macura to Professor of Foreign Languates and
Literatures, Arts and Sciences
*Louis W. Marvick to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages and Literatures, Arts and Science
*Ardythe A. Mc Cracken to Associate Professor of Biology,
Arts and Science
Grant D. Miller to Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior-
al Sciences, Medicine
*Rangesan Narayanan to Professor of Agricultural Econom-
ics, Agriculture
Carol A. Parkhurst to Rank IV, Library
Olena K. Plummer to Associate Professor of Recreation,
Physical Education and Dance, Human and Community
Sciences
Nicki L. Eoff Rippee to Associate Professor of Recrea-
tion, Physical Education and Dance, Human and
Community Sciences
Sachiko T. St. Jeor to Professor of Nutrition Education
and Research, Medicine
Robert S. Sheridan to Professor of Chemistry, Arts and
Science
Michael F. Simons to Rank III, Library
*John L. Sutko to Professor of Pharmacology, Medicine
*Rodney C. Torell to Rank III, Nevada Cooperative Exten-
sion, Agriculture
*Richard J. Watts to Associate Professor of Civil Engi-
neering, Engineering
William F. Wilborn to Professor of English, Arts and
Science
*Won-Bin Yim to Associate Professor of Music, Arts and
Science
*Steven C. Zell to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine, Medicine
Steven D. Zink to Rank IV, Library
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
President Maxson recommends the following promotions,
effective July 1, 1990:
Roger Arnold to Professor, Business and Economics
Frederick Bachhuber to Professor, Science and Mathe-
matics
Satish Bhatnager to Professor, Science and Mathematics
*Gage Chapel to Associate Professor, Arts and Letters
*David Dickens to Associate Professor, Arts and Letters
*R. Keith Dupre to Associate Professor, Science and
Mathematics
Boyd L. Earl to Professor, Science and Mathematics
*Marilyn Ford to Associate Professor, Education
Gerald Goll to Associate Professor, Hotel Administration
Lawrence Klein to Associate Professor, Arts and Letters
Martha Mc Bride to Professor, Education
*James Mc Phee to Rank III, Library
Eugene Moehring to Professor, Arts and Letters
*Samir Moujaes to Associate Professor, Engineering
J. Ken Pinney to Professor, Business and Economics
*Carolyn Sabo to Associate Professor, Health Sciences
Skip Swerdlow to Associate Professor, Hotel Administra-
tion
*Lori Temple to Associate Professor, Arts and Letters
A. (Dina) Titus to Professor, Arts and Letters
C. Desert Research Institute
President Taranik recommends the following promotions,
effective July 1, 1990:
J. Hudson to Research Professor, Atmospheric Sciences
Center
K. Taylor to Associate Research Professor, Water Re-
sources Center
P. Wigand to Associate Research Professor, Quaternary
Sciences Center
*Also recommended for Tenure.
19. Information Only: Recommendations for Award to Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the April 12-13, 1990 meet-
ing.
A. University of Nevada, Reno
President Crowley recommends the following awards of
tenure, effective July 1, 1990:
*Deborah Achtenberg, Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
Arts and Science
*Christine Cheney, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and
Instruction, Education
Alice M. Crites, Nevada Cooperative Extension, Agricul-
ture
*Dale A. Devitt, Assistant Professor of Plant Science,
Agriculture
Dwight D. Egbert, Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering/Computer Science, Engineering
*Joe G. Harper, Assistant Professor of Ag Education and
Communications, Agriculture
Alexander Kumjian, Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
Arts and Science
*Carolyn Leontos, Nevada Cooperative Extension, Agricul-
ture
*Steven R. Lewis, Nevada Cooperative Extension, Agricul-
ture
*Louis W. Marvick, Assistant Professor of Foreign Lan-
guages and Literatures, Arts and Science
Myrna Matranga, Associate Professor of Educational
Leadership, Education
*Ardythe A. Mc Cracken, Assistant Professor of Biology,
Arts and Science
Miriella Melara, Assistant Professor of Foreign Lan-
guages and Literatures, Arts and Science
Robert L. Morris, Nevada Cooperative Extension, Agricul-
ture
*Rangesan Narayanan, Associate Professor of Agricultural
Economics, Agriculture
Jonathan G. Price, Research Geologist and Director of
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Mines
Jeffrey R. Seeman, Associate Professor of Plant Science,
Agriculture
Raj Siddharthan, Associate Professor of Civil Engineer-
ing, Engineering
H. Barry Spraggins, Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences, Business Administration
Mary White Stewart, Associate Professor of Sociology/
Director of PACE Program, Arts and Science
Susan Stewart, Life and Health/Physical Sciences Librar-
ian, Library
*John L. Sutko, Associate Professor of Pharmacology,
Medicine
*Rodney C. Torell, Nevada Cooperative Extension, Agri-
culture
Richard J. Watts, Assistant Professor of Civil Engi-
neering, Engineering
Ilga B. Winicov, Associate Professor of Microbiology/
Biochemistry, Medicine
*Won-Bin Yim, Assistant Professor of Music, Arts and
Science
*Steven C. Zell, Assistant Professor of Internal Medi-
cine, Medicine
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
President Maxson recommends the following awards of
tenure, effective July 1, 1990:
David Berry, Health Sciences
John Bowers, Arts and Letters
*Gage Chapel, Arts and Letters
*David Dickens, Arts and Letters
*R. Keith Dupre, Science and Mathematics
Shirley Emerson, Education
John W. Farley, Science and Mathematics
Anthony Ferri, Arts and Letters
*Marilyn Ford, Education
N. H. A. Karaunaratne, Arts and Letters
Rahim Khoie, Engineering
John R. Kohl, Business and Economics
Gerald E. Landwer, Education
Colin Loader, Arts and Letters
Phillip Lowry, Business and Economics
*James Mc Phee, Library
George Maurer, Engineering
*Samir Moujaes, Engineering
*Carolyn Sabo, Health Sciences
Carl Steinhoff, Education
Kazem Taghva, Engineering
*Lori Temple, Arts and Letters
Maria Weiss, Education
C. Clark County Community College
President Meacham recommends the following awards of
tenure, effective July 1, 1990:
Taj Bakhshi, Instructor of Social Science, Arts, Human-
ities and Social Science
David Broderson, Instructor of Engr. and Graph Tech.,
Industrial and Serv. Tech.
Joanne Cooper, Instructor of Fine Arts, Arts, Humanities
and Social Science
Thomas Ferguson, Instructor of Fine Arts, Arts, Humani-
ties and Social Science
Linda Gerstein, Librarian of Library Services, Learning
Resources Center
Willard Nelson, Librarian of Library Services, Learning
Resources Center
Marion Littlepage, Instructor of Mathematics, Science
and Health
D. Truckee Meadows Community College
President Gwaltney recommends the following awards of
tenure, effective July 1, 1990:
Kevin Dugan, Counselor, Student Services Division
Eril A. Mc Namara, Counselor, Student Services Division
Susan Oriard, Instructor/Coordinator of Child Develop-
ment, Arts and Sciences Division
Linda Saunders, Instructor of Nursing, Health Sciences
Division
Kerry L. Swinney, Instructor of Emergency Med. Serv.,
Health Sciences Division
James P. Winston, Instructor of Mathematics, Arts and
Sciences Division
E. Western Nevada Community College
President Calabro recommends the following award of
tenure, effective July 1, 1990:
Anne Hansen, Director of Information/Marketing, College
Services
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
20. Tour of Academic Computing Facilities, UNR
President Crowley invited the members of the Board of Re-
gents and those in attendance on a tour of two academic
computing facilities, the Writing Lab located in Ross Hall,
and the facilities in Getchell Library. These facilities
were made possible through academic computing appropriations
received from the 1989 Nevada State Legislature.
The open meeting recessed and reconvened at 8:00 A.M. Friday,
February 23, 1990 with all Regents present except Mr. Klaich
and Dr. Hammargren.
21. Regents' Workshop
The Board met in a workshop session in the Student Senate
Chambers, Jot Travis Student Union, UNR. Communications
throughout UNS was the topic of the workshop. The follow-
ing are the highlights of the discussion between Regents,
Presidents, Faculty Senate Chairmen, and the Chancellor's
staff:
Problems:
Timeliness -- there usually isn't enough time to relay
information throughout the Campus.
Assumptions -- there is a breakdown in communications
because assumptions and rumors may distort the real
issue.
Difficult to get ahead of the "grapevine".
Different levels in academic circles -- it is difficult
to build communications between the different entities.
Faculty Senate Chairmen and Student Government Officers
serve one-year terms; this does not give them time to
learn the system.
In speaking, we assume that people have the same per-
spectives; must remember that we are addressing many
different audiences.
NNCC has problem with travel time.
Suggestions:
Meet with different Campus entities and indulge them
in discussions.
Set priorities and make them known throughout the
Campus.
Be seen throughout the Campus.
Force yourself to meet people.
The Faculty Senates are the nerve center to the Campus-
es; most communicate openly with Faculty Senate Chair-
men.
"Trust" is communication's partner -- must learn to
trust.
Invite private sector to the Campus.
Establish specific facilities for faculty and staff
where they can meet informally.
Find out where rumors begin and put a halt to the rumor.
Hold open faculty forums with Administration.
Regents are accessible to the public and faculty, but
should direct administration issues back to the Campus
Presidents.
Let Presidents know when Regents are on the Campus.
Hold orientation workshops with Regents, Faculty Senate
Chairmen and Student Government Officers.
Two-year terms for Faculty Senate Chairmen with more
release time.
Hold more social events at Board of Regents' meetings.
Become more sensitive to difference audiences.
When speaking to Press: be accessible, collect thoughts
and don't let them put words in your mouth, end rumors,
don't react with anger, if not sure of the answer then
research the answer and return call. Once you've made
your point then you can say "no further comment".
Regents to be invited to Campuses more often.
Telecommunications throughout the System.
The workshop meeting recessed at 9:20 A.M. and the Board recon-
vened in open session at 9:30 A.M. Friday, February 23, 1990,
with all Regents present except Dr. Hammargren and Mr. Klaich.
22. Information Only: Community College Administrative
Structures
As a result of the recent Community College Study, the
Community College Presidents prepared flow charts of their
administrative structures and presented them to the Board.
President Meacham referred to Ref. C-1, filed in Regents'
Office. He stated that there is faculty input with the
budget process and administrative evaluations, which had
been a main concern that surfaced from the recent Community
College Study.
President Remington referred to Ref. C-2, filed in the
Regents' Office. He stated that the Administrative Council
is not included in the reference material. The Council con-
sists of representatives from the Faculty Senate, Classified
Employees Council, and Student Government. He noted that
student involvement has been poor in the past, but NNCC is
working on strengthening their involvement. President
Remington commended NNCC Faculty Senate Chairman Mike Mc
Farlane for his efforts on the Salary Committee which is
looking at the salary inequities and working with the Budget
Committee on the Campus.
President Gwaltney referred to Ref. C-3, filed in the Re-
gents' Office. He stated that the structure had been re-
developed three years ago and has worked very well. TMCC
Faculty Senate Chairman Paula Funkhouser informed the Board
that the Budget Committee was formed in 1988 and the Eval-
uation of Administrators Committee was formed last Spring.
President Calabro referred to Ref. C-4, filed in Regents'
Office. He informed the Board that the President's Council
consisted of the President, Deans, Faculty Senate Chairman,
Information Officer and Administrative Assistant to the
President, who represents the classified employees. The
Dean's Council meets whenever there is a personnel matter
to attend to. It does not meet on a regular basis. WNCC
does have a Budget Committee and an Administration Evalua-
tion Committee. WNCC Faculty Senate Chairman Mike Hardie
stated that he was appreciative for being included in the
Chancellor's Council of Presidents' meetings. He felt
that this process was helpful for the Faculty Senate Chair-
men. The evaluation of the Administrators caused a major
restructuring, but has brought valuable feedback to the
Administrators. He stated that WNCC is considering making
the Budget Committee a standing committee.
Mr. Klaich entered the meeting.
President Crowley took the opportunity to introduce Ms. Suzanne
Mc Govern, newly hired Public Information Officer at UNR.
23. Nominations for 1990 Distinguished Nevadan Awards, UNR and
UNLV
Distinguished Nevadan Awards are bestowed by the Board of
Regents to individuals who are present or former residents
of the State for "significant achievements contributing to
the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement
of Nevada and its people, or for exceptional service to the
State or nation that has influenced constructively the well-
being of mankind."
Dr. Eardley moved, and Mr. Klaich seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May, 1990:
Frank J. Fahrenkoph, Jr.
Preston Q. Hale
Thomas K. Hood, M. D.
Phyllis Baker Kaiser
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Dr. Eardley seconded, that the following
persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that the
awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1990:
Reverend John Joseph Mc Veigh
Claudine Williams
Motion carried.
24. Nominations for 1990 Honorary Associate Degrees
Mr. Foley moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at CCCC in
May, 1990:
Charlotte Hill
William W. Southard, Jr.
Motion carried.
Dr. Derby moved, Mr. Foley seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the award be presented at Commencement at NNCC in
May, 1990:
Warren Scott
Al Warmouth
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the award be presented at Commencement at TMCC in
May, 1990:
Krestine Corbin
Hans Wolfe
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
person be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the award be presented at Commencement at WNCC in
May, 1990:
Pete Rice
Motion carried.
25. Nominations for 1990 Honorary Degrees
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mr. Rogich seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Degree and that the
awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May, 1990:
Nancy Cashell
Robert C. Maxson
Motion carried.
Mr. Rogich moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
person be honored with an Honorary Degree and that the
award be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1990:
Marvin Sedway
Motion carried.
26. Approved Handbook Change, Collective Bargaining Regulations
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 4, Collective
Bargaining Regulations as contained in Ref. D, filed with
the permanent minutes.
The General Counsel had prepared additional language changes
in these regulations as directed by the Board of Regents at
its January 1990 meeting and recommended approval.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Collective Bargaining Regulations. Mr. Rogich seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich stated for the record that he was in favor of the
proposed Collective Bargaining Regulations. He indicated
that after General Counsel Klasic drafted the changes, the
draft was circulated to members of the Committee for their
input and consideration. The Committee did not find any
substantial changes to recommend to the Board of Regents.
Mr. Klaich felt that this speaks very highly of General
Counsel Klasic and all the members of the Committee who
worked with him on this document. Mr. Klaich did reflect on
Section 13.2 which indicates that the provisions of the UNS
Code and Bylaws, etc., that are not otherwise affected by a
collective bargaining contract remain in full force and
effective, unless and until modified by appropriate System
authority with the final phrase being, "...which it may do
so at any time". There was a question raised on this
phraseology and Mr. Klaich responded that it means "...
which it may do so at any time in accordance with the
provisions of the UNS Code and the Bylaws with respect to
amendment or modification", which Mr. Klaich thought was
implicit in the language. The person who raised the
question felt that it was in all likelihood correct and it
was implicit in the language, but wished Mr. Klaich to
clarify the language for the record. Mr. Klaich stated
that it was an appropriate comment to make, but did not
suggest a language change.
Mr. Klaich thanked General Counsel Klasic for the drafting
of the document.
27. Approved the 1990 Athletics Symposium
In August 1989 the Regents and the Universities sponsored a
successful Athletics Symposium. The $20,000 cost was borne
by Regents ($10,000) and UNLV and UNR ($5,000 each). Chan-
cellor Dawson has recommended that a second symposium be
held in 1990 and that it be financed in the same manner.
Dr. Eardley stated that he was in attendance of the 1989
symposium and felt that it was very informative. He sug-
gested that more athletic student involvement be implemented
at the next symposium.
President Maxson felt that the symposium is a very good idea
and thought it should be held again. There have been some
procedural changes made based on the recommendations which
were discussed at last year's symposium. If more athletic
student involvement is requested, he stated that he would
have to request approval from the NCAA on paying for ath-
letic student travel expenses. An NCAA policy states that
you can only provide benefits that can be provided for all
the athletic students. He suggested a possible vidio moni-
tor be set up during the next symposium between the two
Campuses.
President Crowley stated that it was a very worthwhile
endeavor. Many of the suggestions brought before the sym-
posium last year have been implemented into policy at UNR.
He stated that the impact of the symposium was considerable
and the public relations impact was perhaps even greater.
He made a suggestion of broadening the scope of the audience
at the next symposium.
Chairman Gallagher questioned whether certification had been
implemented at the Universities, and President Crowley re-
sponded that NCAA has circulated the policy on an experi-
mental voluntary accreditation program status. It is now
available to Institutions which wish to take advantage of
the policy. President Crowley stated that he was almost
certain that this policy will become mandatory in the future
as Institutions step forward to volunteer and go through the
process. The intention of the NCAA is to ask Institutions
if they wish to volunteer or to ask conferences if Institu-
tions within these conferences would volunteer. The intent
is to get one or two schools from each conference in this
initial round. UNR and UNLV have both volunteered.
Mr. Rogich moved approval for a second symposium in 1990 and
that it be financed in the same manner as the 1989 Athletic
Symposium. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Derby stated that the public relations value in sponsor-
ing this symposium is very significant and reflects on the
Board of Regents that they have taken on the initiative to
address some of the difficult issues, that we are paying
attention and making this effort.
Dr. Eardley stated that athletic terminology has changed
over the years and requested information on the present
terminology for the members of the Board.
28. Discussion of Regents' Policies on Athletics
A discussion was held regarding Regents' policies on Athlet-
ics as contained in the Handbook, Chapter 10, Section 17,
Policies Concerning the University Intercollegiate Athlet-
ics, as contained in Ref. E, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Rogich stated that if athletic policies were in place
the Board of Regents and President Maxson would have been
able to make a decisive decision regarding the disciplinary
procedures for the action displayed at one of the recent
UNLV basketball games. He emphasized that there should be
strict accountability of the Athletic Directors at each of
the Universities. A policy should be implemented so there
are no misinterpretations made by the Athletic Directors.
It is Mr. Rogich's opinion that Athletic Directors should
not be employed as Head Coaches while employed as Athletic
Directors. He requested that a policy be developed in this
regard.
Mr. Klaich stated that he did not disagree with Mr. Rogich's
principle regarding Athletic Directors, but added that when-
ever Regents get involved with athletic issues, the Regents
seem to disrupt the Athletic Department. He strongly sug-
gested that the Board of Regents work cautiously when deal-
ing with athletics. The Board of Regents must remember that
they are a policy making Board and must not become involved
with the administration of athletics. The Athletic Depart-
ment must receive fair treatment as well as all the other
Departments on the Campuses.
Dr. Eardley stated that the community feeling is that UNR's
Athletic Director, Chris Ault, has performed well in his
dual roles as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.
The Board of Regents cautioned President Crowley on his
decision to hire Mr. Ault as Athletic Director, but it is
not the role of the Board to administrate. He felt that the
Board of Regents have watched this dual role very carefully.
Mr. Rogich stated it is the role of the Board of Regents to
help protect the Presidents and in doing so the Board must
implement policies which govern the Institutions. He felt
strongly that a policy statement should be devised for
Athletic Directors not serving as Head Coaches and disci-
plinary procedures for student athletes.
Chairman Gallagher stated that the policies should reflect
support of each of the Presidents, but the Presidents are
accountable for their Institutions.
Mr. Klaich clarified that his previous comments should not
be misconstrued as being against Presidents and the Athletic
Departments. He stated that the Presidents and the Athletic
Departments are doing excellent jobs.
29. Information Only: 1990 Goals for Regents, Presidents and
Faculty Senate Chairmen
At the Fall 1989 workshop, goals were developed by Regents,
Presidents and Faculty Senate Chairmen. Chairman Gallagher
requested the Regents, Presidents and Faculty Senate Chair-
men to review these goals, as contained in Ref. F, filed in
the Regents' Office. These goals will be discussed during
a future Board of Regents' workshop.
30. Information Only: Planting of Trees
President Bush has proclaimed a goal for America of planting
one billion trees a year for environmental purposes. In
keeping with this, Regent Rogich requested that the Board of
Regents consider a goal for the planting of trees at UNS
Institutions.
Vice Chancellor Warren Fox suggested that the Board of Re-
gents contact Secretary of State Frankie Sue Del Papa who
has been instrumental in the planting of trees throughout
the State of Nevada.
31. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman or representative reported on the outstanding fac-
ulty achievements from their respective Institutions.
University of Nevada, Reno - Faculty Senate Chairman
Deborah Ballard-Reisch announced the following outstanding
faculty:
Joe G. Harper, 1989 Outstanding Teacher in the College
of Agriculture.
Joel Berger, Outstanding Researcher in the College of
Agriculture.
Carolyn Leontos, Outstanding Extension Educator.
William Kvasnicka, Outstanding Extension Educator.
Barbara King, Outstanding Faculty in the Student Serv-
ices Division.
Richard Burkhart, recipient of $341,000 grant from the
Department of Energy for the study of energy transfer
in synthetic materials.
John Frederick, recipient of $270,000 National Science
Foundation matching grant to acquire a computer for
Chemical/Physics research.
David Lightner, recipient of $756,806 National Institute
of Health grant for jaundice phototherapy.
Gary Fisher, recipient of $140,321 award from the U. S.
Department of Education for research on substance abuse.
Desert Research Institute - Faculty Senate Chairman Alan
Gertler announced the following outstanding faculty:
Dale Johnson, recipient of $3.4 million funding over
five years for the proposal entitled, "Forest Response
to CO2", from the Electric Power Research Institute and
Southern California Edison Company.
Tim Ball, recipient of $3.4 million funding over five
years for the proposal entitled, "Forest Response to
CO2", from the Electric Power Research Institute and
Southern California Edison Company.
Bill Finnegan, recipient of $221,400 grant from the
National Science Foundation to study "Inorganic Solute
Impurity Effects on Ice Crystal Morphology".
Rich Pitter, recipient of $221,400 grant from the
National Science Foundation to study "Inorganic Solute
Impurity Effects on Ice Crystal Morphology".
Judy Chow, recipient of $628,000 contract with Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, as part of the Atmospheric
Utility Signatures, Predictions and Experiments (AUSPEX)
to quantify amient levels of atmospheric pollutants to
elucidate the causes of exceedances of air quality
standards in the San Joaquin Valley of California and
surrounding regions during the Summer of 1990.
Truckee Meadows Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Paula Funkhouser announced the following outstanding facul-
ty:
John Clevenger, for dedication to teaching Science, as
well as service on several committees -- locally and
nationally.
Northern Nevada Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Mike Mc Farlane announced the following outstanding faculty:
Carl Diekhans, for his new book, "New Quick Basic Using
Microsoft OB", along with his other publications and
his faculty leadership.
Western Nevada Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Mike Hardie announced the following outstanding faculty:
Dianne Hilliard-Kraff, for dedication to Counseling and
student recruitment, along with service as the Advisor
to WNCC's United Student Association, and as the Col-
lege's Affirmative Action Officer.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Faculty Senate Chairman
Nancy Master announced the following outstanding faculty:
Mike Clauretie, for outstanding research record.
Chuck Regin, for dedication to students and teaching
methods.
Penny Amy, for dedication to students and teaching
methods.
Sadanand Verma, for outstanding teaching and adminis-
tration.
Mehran Tamadonfar, for teaching and new book on Islamic
politics.
Elmer Curley, for teaching and reference services.
Clark County Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Norma Suchy announced the following outstanding faculty:
Barbara Nelson, for service on several committees and
three articles which were published in the "Journal of
Dental Hygiene".
Ray Rawson, for service on various committees and com-
missions, along with the appointment as Faculty of the
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Bethesda, Maryland,
and his published articles.
32. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer or representative reported on the outstanding
student achievements from their respective Institutions.
University of Nevada, Reno - ASUN President Glen Krutz
announced the following outstanding students:
Irmgard Heissl, an international scholar who is study-
ing on a scholarship from Phi Beta Delta, a prestigious
international honor society.
John Mc Cormack, for his studies of ore deposit forma-
tions along with the discovery of an unknown mineral,
confirmed by the International Commission on New Min-
eral and New Mineral Names.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - CSUN President Joe Bunin
announced the following outstanding students:
Pauline Jordan, graduating as a student athlete.
Geannine Jordan, graduating as a student athlete.
Linda Staley, graduating as a student athlete.
Western Nevada Community College - USA Vice President Sue
Bachman announced the following outstanding student:
Kent D. Redwine, for his accomplishments as a student
at both WNCC and UNR, maintaining a GPA of 3.72, as
well as tutoring adults in reading with the Carson
Literacy Group.
Northern Nevada Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Mike Mc Farlane announced the following outstanding stu-
dent:
Tony Mendive, for her dedication to family, school and
work, as well as serving as student body Senator and
being placed on the Dean's List.
Clark County Community College - ASCC President Monica
Ricci announced the following outstanding student:
Alan Cyphers, for his accomplishments in receiving
three degrees (M. I. S., Computer Science and Software
Design), as well as service as Senator and ASCC
Secretary.
33. Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee, meeting as a committee
of the whole under the Chairmanship of Regent Eardley,
acted as follows:
(1) Approved the following Summer Session Budgets for
UNLV and NNCC:
UNLV
1989 1990
Projected Budget
Revenues Actual Estimate
Opening Account Balance $ 420,515 $ 423,409
Student Fees 1,518,331 1,533,500
Total Source of Funds $1,938,846 $1,956,909
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $1,310,952 $1,425,000
Fringe Benefits 36,318 48,000
Classified Salaries 22,350 23,500
Fringe Benefits 6,536 6,800
Wages 4,500 5,000
Fringe Benefits 45 50
Operating 89,406 40,000
Out-of-State Travel 2,500 5,000
Transfers Out 88,000 3,500
Ending Account Balance 378,239 400,059
Total Use of Funds $1,938,846 $1,956,909
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the UNLV Summer Session
Budget. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
NNCC
1989 1990
Projected Budget
Revenues Actual Estimate
Opening Account Balance $ 1,000 $ 34
Student Fees 23,742 37,200
Total Source of Funds $ 24,742 $ 37,234
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 17,918 $ 22,100
Fringe Benefits 380 600
Operating 6,410 14,500
Ending Account Balance 34 34
Total Use of Funds $ 24,742 $ 37,234
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the NNCC Summer Session
Budget. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
(2) Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the UNS 1988-89 Oper-
ating Budget Actual to Budget Comparison. He reported
that $1,250,000 was reverted back to the State General
Fund from the 1988-89 Operating Budget. The primary
source for this reversion was from indirect cost re-
covery funds. In the future, as approved by the Leg-
islature, all funds collected from indirect cost re-
covery in excess of the current budgeted amounts may
be retained by the Institutions.
Mr. Rogich requested a legal opinion regarding the
Legislature prohibiting the System from transferring
funds. Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that it has been
difficult for UNS to challenge the Legislature on this
issue. Mr. Rogich stated that the Board of Regents
should stand firm and demand that the budget defini-
tions be clearly defined.
President Maxson agreed with Mr. Rogich and stated that
it is very difficult to operate a business without
flexibility. He stated that the Departments are care-
fully audited and felt that it made sense to approach
the Board of Regents when requesting to transfer funds
-- not the Legislature. Nevada is the fastest growing
State in the Nation and funding for higher education is
lagging behind. President Crowley stated that without
flexibility it causes difficulties on the Campuses.
The Campuses do not have contingency reserve funds.
Salary savings are used in some instances. President
Meacham added that the budgets are very tight and time-
liness becomes a problem when there is a need to trans-
fer funds.
Mr. Foley felt that the Board of Regents should have
authority over the transfer of funds at the Institu-
tions. He requested a study be made and that it be
presented to the Legislative Counsel Bureau for deter-
mination on the issue.
Mrs. Gallagher reminded the Board that the Legislature,
at this time, does hold the purse strings and we should
be mindful of this and take our time to carefully think
through this process.
Mr. Rogich stated that he disagreed with the constitu-
tionality of the Legislature in making the decisions
regarding transferring of the funds under the Board of
Regents' jurisdiction and felt the Board should ask
for a legal opinion.
General Counsel Klasic informed the committee that the
Attorney General's Office will not issue an opinion
without first receiving an opinion from the agency's
own attorney.
Mr. Foley requested an agenda item be placed on the
next agenda to discuss this in further detail. Mrs.
Sparks stated that the Board has discussed this issue
and had decided that the Board of Regents are duly
elected with the Presidents accountable to the Board
-- not the Legislature or its committees.
President Maxson stated that when he announced that he
had transferred funds during the last biennium, the
leadership in both the Senate and Assembly were very
supportive of higher education and he was surprised at
the reaction received from them through the Press. He
suggested that a Board member meet with the Senate and
Assembly leadership to resolve this issue.
Mr. Klaich reminded the committee that the Board of
Regents and System brought this issue on themselves.
He recommended proposing that a detailed summary be
provided to the Legislature and Governor's Office
after transfers have been approved by the Board of
Regents.
(3) Approved the Base Budget parameters. Vice Chancellor
Sparks presented the recommended parameters for the
1991-93 UNS Base Budget, as filed in the Regents'
Office.
Mr. Klaich felt that increasing the merit to 3% for all
professionals plus fringe benefits was not a priority
at this time.
Mr. Foley stated that full funding is a myth, in his
opinion. He felt that the budgets do not deal with the
necessities of the individual Campuses and that it was
not right to spread this across the Institutions. He
felt that the formulas were fictitious.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the 1991-93 UNS Base
Budget parameters. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Mr. Foley
opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich noted for the record that he voted for the
parameters, but did not feel that increasing the merit
to 3% for all professionals, plus fringe benefits,
should be included in the parameters. He opposed the
change in the merit pay from 2.5% to 3%.
34. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held February 22, 1990, were made by Regent
Joseph Foley, Chairman:
(1) Approved the patent portion of the Intellectual Proper-
ty Policy. Chancellor Dawson requested the current
Board of Regents' policy, Title 4, Chapter 12, Patent
Policy be deleted and replaced with Intellectural
Property Policy as contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in
the Regents' Office.
This proposal was discussed at the January meeting of
the Board of Regents, with action delayed pending
further review. The new policy provides more specific
information concerning inventions within UNS.
There was general discussion concerning the proposal.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Deborah Ballard-Reisch
stated that she endorses the proposed patent policy,
but suggested further work on a copyright policy which
could be added at a later date.
Mr. Foley stated that he had referred the Intellectual
Property Policy to Attorney Ted Quick, who specializes
in patent and copyright law. It is Mr. Foley's opinion
that UNS should seek private legal opinion before
adopting the proposed policy.
General Counsel Klasic informed the committee that the
proposed policy was derived from University of Texas
and University of Georgia policies. These documents
were used as a basis along with other technical input
in developing the proposed policy.
President Crowley stated that he had no objection to
postponing the decision in adopting this policy. He
introduced Dr. Kenneth Hunter, Jr., Associate Vice
President for Research at UNR.
Dr. Hunter referred to Mr. Quirk's letter with regard
to the distribution of income of 60% of net income to
the inventor being substantially too high to enable
the University to develop a profitable licensing pro-
gram. Dr. Hunter stated that historically there are
few Universities that have made a profit from this
income. He suggested that additional incentives be
offered to the faculty inventory, and when it is pos-
sible, the University should aid in promoting the in-
vention to the private sector and other Universities.
In reference to Mr. Quirk's letter, Mr. Foley question-
ed why there were not operative guidelines for handling
copyrightable products, trade secrets or trademarks.
Dr. Hunter replied the copyright policy requires addi-
tional study, but when complete, each Campus, utilizing
UNS guidelines, should develop administrative guide-
lines to fit their own Campus needs.
President Taranik stated that the policy had been under
discussion for some time before Dr. Bill Bishop, DRI
Vice President for Research, came to DRI, but that he
had reviewed the policy. He felt that the patent
policy promotes and encourages faculty to be more
creative and stated that DRI is supportive of the
policy, but agreed that it should be reviewed. DRI
Faculty Senate Chairman, Alan Gertler, agreed with
President Taranik and added that the policy provided
benefits for the faculty and also gives flexibility
to the faculty.
Mr. Foley stated that he agreed there should be a
policy, but felt it should incorporate both copyright
and invention policies. He requested that changes be
brought forth before final approval.
Mr. Klaich stated that an enormous amount of energy
has been devoted to the policy and suggested that the
policy be accepted with changes and a policy on copy-
rights be added at a later date.
President Crowley agreed with Mr. Klaich and stated
that there was a general feeling of urgency for the
patent policy to be accepted. He suggested that the
copyright policy be reviewed by the faculty to explore
all the possibilities and encouraged further input
into the policy.
(2) Approved the B. A. in Music at UNLV, as contained in
Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents' Office.
This program will complement other existing programs
in Music by providing students the opportunity to
pursue a Music major within a Liberal Arts focus.
The B. A. degree differs from the existing Bachelor
of Music degree, which is directed toward professional
studies. Similar courses are required; however, the
curriculum will include a great emphasis on the Liberal
Arts.
No new courses, personnel, or facilities are needed at
the present time. Enrollment is anticipated to reach
15 students by the 4th year of the program.
(3) Approved the Ph. D. in Chemical Physics at UNR, as con-
tained in Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents' Office.
This interdisciplinary program will offer a curriculum
for students pursuing studies in Physical Chemistry or
Atomic and Molecular Physics.
This program will respond to a demand for trained
Chemical Physicists in academics, private industry and
government laboratories.
The primary administrative function will be admission
to the program, which will largely be performed by the
individual Departments. No new faculty, courses, staff
and resources are required to implement the program.
(4) Approved the A. A. S. degree, Legal Assistant, at
TMCC, as contained in Ref. AA-4, filed in the Regents'
Office.
The program will provide graduates with the skills and
competencies necessary for employment in the legal
services field.
Professional education and training has become in-
creasingly important as a minimum requirement for Legal
Assistants. This program will follow guidelines set
forth by the American Bar Association, and TMCC will
seek accreditation by this organization after a two-
year period.
No new funding is required, as courses will be taught
by Instructors from related disciplines. Enrollment
is anticipated to reach 40 FTE by the 4th year of the
program.
Vice President of Academic Affairs, John Scally, in-
dicated that this program carried out the mission of
response to the community needs. Legal Assistant is
one of the fastest growing fields across the country.
Dr. Barbara Chism, Director of Business Administration,
and Ms. Barbara Grimm, Department Chair of Office Ad-
ministration, both stated that this program will com-
plement the other programs within the Business Divi-
sion at TMCC.
Dr. Chism stated that the courses will begin Fall,
1990, with two courses offered in the Fall and three
courses offered in the Spring of 1991.
(5) Approved the name change from the Department of Health
Resources at UNR to be changed to the Department of
Community Health Sciences at UNR. This change will
more accurately reflect the focus of the Department.
(6) Approved the name changes of two Departments in the
College of Engineering at UNLV. The changes are as
follows: the Department of Electrical Engineering
changed to Electrical and Computer Engineering, the
Department of Civil Engineering changed to Civil and
Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
35. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held February 22, 1990, were made by Regent June Whitley,
Chairman.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Library, July 1, 1987 through Decem-
ber 31, 1988. Audit report is filed in the Regents'
Office.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Printing Services, July 1, 1988
through June 30, 1989. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mr. Rogich suggested consolidating the printing func-
tions at each Institution and requested the Chancel-
lor's staff to review this issue.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNS University of Nevada Press, July 1,
1987 through April 30, 1988. The audit report is
filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Rogich questioned how it was decided to print the
books which the University of Nevada Press publishes.
Mrs. Cardinal responded that the University of Nevada
Press Advisory Board makes the final decisions. The
Advisory Board consists of 3 UNLV faculty members, 3
UNR faculty members and 1 Community College faculty
member. Mr. Rogich requested that a representative
from each Community College be placed on the University
of Nevada Press Advisory Board. This will expand the
Advisory Board by 3 members.
(4) Information Only: Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the School
of Medicine Practice Plan audit. The follow-up report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
(5) Information Only: Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the UNLV
Department of Public Safety audit. The follow-up
report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(6) Information Only: Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the UNLV
Printing Services audit. The follow-up report is
filed in the Regents' Office.
(7) Information Only: Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on the UNLV
Scholarships audit. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
36. New Business
Chairman Gallagher requested that if a certain time is re-
quested on the agendas to please contact Secretary Mary Lou
Moser.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Deborah Ballard-Reisch announced
that UNR will be hosting the Western States Association of
Faculty Governance Conference on March 2-4, 1990.
Mr. Klaich extended appreciation to President Crowley;
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Bill Cathey;
Assistant Director of Academic Services Becky Seibert; Di-
rector of University Writing Center Mark Waldo; and Techni-
cal Consultant Skip Broten, who hosted the academic comput-
ing facilities tour at UNR.
ASUN President Glen Krutz informed the Board that the
students will be presenting documentation regarding the
establishment of a student alliance throughout the UNS
Institutions.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
02-22-1990