February 23-24, 1984
02-23-1984
Pages 1-29
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
February 23-24, 1984
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in Room 399 Carlson
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. John R. Mc Bride, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
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 Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Acting President Warren Kocmond, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs William Cathey (UNR),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Joan Doggrell (CCCC), Richard French
(DRI), Allen Mori (UNLV), Bernie Schopen (TMCC), and Student
Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mc Bride at 9:05 A.M.
1. 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
January 12-13, 1984.
(2) Accepted the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in
Ref. C-1 and filed with the permanent minutes.
a. Accepted a gift and authorized its sale in accord-
ance with donors' wishes.
By way of a letter dated January 14, 1984, a gift
of 2 cemetery plots located in the Green Acres
Memorial Gardens, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona has
been offered as a gift to the University. The
donors' (Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Leonard, Sacra-
mento, California) instructions indicate the ceme-
tery plots may be sold with the proceeds from the
sale being added to the corpus of the Sigma Nu
Alumni Club Scholarship Endowment Fund in the name
of Ron Chadek. Accompanying the letter of trans-
mittal from the donors was a copy of a letter from
Robert B. Conway, Green Acres Cemetery, placing a
value of $2195 on the lots.
(3) Approved the following two architectural firms for
submission to the State Public Works Board, to develop
a Feasibility/Pre-planning Study for the Jot Travis
Student Union addition:
1. Sheehan Haase & Van Woert
2. Vhay & Ferrari
The project will include a general purpose area for
meetings, lectures and snack bar seating.
The fee for the study will be approximately $10,000
to $15,000 (or about 1% of the estimated cost of the
project - $1 to $1.5 million) and will be charged to
the Student Union Capital Fee Improvement Account.
This project is included in UNR's Capital Improvement
List to be submitted to the 1985 Legislature for con-
sideration.
(4) Approved the following change in the Handbook, Title 4
Chapter 21, Section 4, Rules for Determining Status
(see Ref. C-2, filed in the Regents Office).
3. For the purposes of determining tuition, a student
who, at the matriculation, is and has been a bona fide
resident of the State of Nevada for at least six (6)
months prior thereto, shall be classified as an in-
state student.
(5) Approved the transfer from Regents Special Projects
Fund, $15,000 to Regents Operating Account and $7,500
to Regents Host Account.
(6) Approved a bank account to be established for the
Thomas and Mack Center for the purpose of post-event
settlements with promoters; i. e., following a concert
or other program in the Center, the Center could im-
mediately reconcile the revenues and pay the promoter
the amount owed.
Those with authorized signatures for the bank account
would be, with any two signatures required at all
times:
Dennis Finfrock, Director, Thomas & Mack Center
Pat Christenson, Events Coordinator
Robert P. Anderson, Business Manager
(7) Approved the EPA lease of 11,890 square feet of land
that is located immediately north of the parking lot
for Juanita White Hall and close to the Flamingo ac-
cess road. This land has been appraised by Gilbert
Buck at $3 per square foot, and UNLV is proposed to
lease it to EPA at 12% per year of appraised value.
The land rental to the University would be $4280 per
year, which would be placed in the general fund.
In addition to the land lease, EPA is requesting that
the University provide utilities, maintenance and
janitorial service for the modular office units and
would pay the University $5.80 per square foot for
this service. There is a clause in the lease allow-
ing the University to charge more if needed and the
government is guaranteeing that the University will
not lose any money on this lease agreement. UNLV has
a sum of money in the lease for overhead costs.
Another clause in the lease agreement requests the
University to do on-site preparation work and bring
utilities to the site. EPA will pay the University
up to $69,000 for this work and the physical plant
estimates that they do the necessary work for less
than that sum.
(8) In accordance with the instruction from the Board at
its October 27, 1983 meeting, the ad hoc Investment
Committee, comprised of Regents Klaich and Whitley,
Vice Chancellor Mark Dawson, System Controller Janet
Mac Donald, public member Peter S. Bing, M. D. and
System Endowment Director Edna S. Brigham, has pro-
ceeded to work with Cambridge Associates, a consult-
ing firm nationally known for its work with Univer-
sity endowments, to draft a statement of investment
objectives and policies for the University of Nevada
System Endowment Pool along with a request for pro-
posal to be submitted to present and other potential
money managers. The requests for proposals have now
been submitted. The Committee projects that the
selection process will occur during the month of March
and that the recommendations of the Committee for
money managers and for a statement of objectives and
policies will be presented to the Board of Regents
at the April meeting.
The Committee has entered into an agreement with
Cambridge Associates to help accomplish the tasks
which were approved by the Board of Regents at its
October 27, 1983 meeting. The Committee requested
the consent of the Board for funds for its share of
the agreement with Cambridge Associates and to in-
struct Cambridge Associates to arrange for payment
of the remainder of the fee through directed broker-
age commissions.
(9) Approved the appointment of Tim Bengochea to the NNCC
Advisory Board.
(10) Approved the following individuals to be appointed to
initial terms on the UNLV Foundation Board:
Margaret Elardi
Sam Battistone
Fred Lewis
Frank Sinatra
Also approved the following current UNLV Foundation
Board members be appointed to new 6-year terms:
Marjorie Barrick
Ernie Becker, Sr.
George Dickerson
Art Ham, Jr.
William Laub, Sr.
Sig Rogich
Mrs. Fong moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
2. Report on UNS Financial Statement
Ms. Debbie Smith of Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. presented the
financial statement for the UNS for the year ended June 30,
1983. See Ref. B, filed in the Regents Office.
Chairman Mc Bride requested that time be given to review the
appendix to the Financial Statement and that Ms. Smith re-
port back to the Board at the next meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher commended Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. on the new
reporting format and requested a workshop be considered for
an in-depth study by Regents on financial matters.
Mrs. Whitley inquired about the lack of information in this
report in regard to the Community Colleges to which Ms.
Smith replied that the same comparative material was not
available. President Eardley informed her that the AACJC
has this information. Chancellor Bersi assured the Board
that staff will seek the necessary information and report
back.
Chairman Mc Bride requested the institutions to report back
to the Board on the recommendations presented in the report.
3. Approved Phase II Proposal, School of Engineering and
Computer Science, UNLV
At the December 8, 1983 meeting, the Board of Regents adopt-
ed a resolution which reaffirms the Board's commitment to
support a fully accredited engineering program at UNR, to
support technical training in the Community Colleges, and
called for a Phase I proposal for a School of Engineering
and Computer Science at UNLV.
On January 12, 1984, the Board of Regents approved, with
modification, a Phase I proposal for a School of Engineer-
ing and Computer Science at UNLV, and called for a Phase II
to be presented at the next meeting.
Chairman Mc Bride reminded the Board that this discussion
is not on the budgeting of the proposed School, but on the
policy in authorizing the creation of the School.
President Goodall and Dean David Emerson reviewed the Phase
II proposal, filed in the Regents Office, which contains
in part:
- A Bachelor's degree with 4 majors - civil, mechanical,
electrical and computer engineering
- A Master's degree program
- A budget of approximately $7 million
- Additional faculty phased in over the next 4 years:
5 in Computer Science
11 in Engineering
- The space necessary to house the College (also to be
presented with System Capital Improvement Request)
Dean Emerson stressed that they would use current class-
rooms, laboratories and offices on the Campus, and that al-
though scattered across the Campus, so long as the curric-
ulum, instructors and equipment are of quality, and the
program is small, it would not hinder accreditation, al-
though it will be inconvenient. In the area of equipment,
he stated that Phase II contains a list of necessary items,
that present equipment is very outdated, and in order to be
viable for today's businessworld, it is necessary to have
state-of-the-art equipment for student use. Dean Emerson
did suggest an alternative plan to be used in the interim,
and that is one of portable laboratories to utilize exist-
ing space on Campus. He felt this could be accomplished
with a minimum of remodeling of some laboratories.
Regent Klaich questioned whether other related disciplines
would be able to handle the increase in students which would
result from this program and was assured that in the begin-
ning, with the program being small, they can take care of
additional students within their present budgets. Dr. Good-
all stated that he and Dr. Crowley would be suggesting dif-
ferentiated funding ratios for priority programs during the
legislative workshop later in the meeting.
In answer to a question posed by Regent Sheerin concerning
the type of program to be planned in the event there are not
funds to cover all requests in this Phase II proposal, Dr.
Emerson referred to a letter dated February 15, 1984 from
Dr. Goodall, in which this matter is discussed. He stated
that with less funds available, they would have to consider
alternatives and report at a later date. Mr. Mc Bride
agreed, stating that the budget would not provide additional
funds until July, 1985.
Vice Chancellor Fox explained that he had worked with the
Dean and the President on this Phase II proposal and the
Academic Council had also reviewed the document and recom-
mends that it be considered along with other academic pri-
orities. Further, they recommend a System committee to con-
sider engineering education Systemwide and to make recom-
mendations to the Board. Mr. Mc Bride disagreed with the
suggestion for a committee, stating that it would take
engineering out of context with other Campus programs, and
stated that the building will be provided with some State
funds and from private donations. Regent Del Papa stated
her concern that the private funds are, at this time, only
pleges, and questioned what would happen if they did not
materialize. Mr. Mc Bride replied that a reduced program
would go forth within the budgets and would be considered
along with all other Campus priorities. Further, Mr. Mc
Bride indicated that the Presidents' Council is the group
that should normally consider Systemwide programs of this
nature.
Regent Fong declared that she felt UNLV was being treated as
the "step-child" of the System, that UNLV was growing in
enrollment and is developing faster than the northern part
of the State, and that southern Regents had not been opposed
to professional schools at UNR.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Phase II proposal. Mr.
Karamanos seconded.
In speaking to the motion, Mr. Karamanos suggested amending
the motion to include a committee to further study engineer-
ing education for all institutions within the System, to
which Ms. Del Papa agreed. The motion then read:
....moved approval of the Phase II proposal as presented
with the Presidents' Council given the charge of prepar-
ing a plan for Systemwide engineering education for
consideration by the Board.
Mr. Klaich stated his objection to the Phase II proposal
inasmuch as there is no stated funding source, the type of
program to be conducted will vary with the amount of fund-
ing available, and there is the possibility of a watered-
down program which may not be the quality program that is
desired by Regents.
Mr. Mc Bride called for a roll call vote:
Motion carried.
Aye: Regents Fong, Del Papa, Gallagher, Karamanos,
Kenney, Sheerin, Whitley, Mc Bride
Nay: Regent Klaich
4. Report from Bank Investors
A. Mr. Bob Lee submitted the report for First Interstate
Bank.
B. Ms. Lorrie Jackson submitted the report for Nevada
National Bank.
C. Mr. Murray Foster submitted the report for Security Bank
of Nevada.
D. Mr. Monte Miller submitted the report for Valley Bank of
Nevada.
5. Report on the Investment Performance Analysis
Mr. Roger Honour of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith
presented the quarterly report for the 4th quarter of the
calendar year 1983, analyzing the University of Nevada Sys-
tem Endowment Pool investment performance. Mr. Honour's re-
port included an in-depth analysis of the portfolio and the
performance of the two managers, plus an analysis of the
composite of the two funds.
The management summary portion of the report showed that:
A. Valley Bank's performance during the quarter ending
December, 1983 earned the pool 2.8%, which placed the
manager in the 5th percentile in the Merrill Lynch rat-
ing of managers of tax-exempt fund for the quarter.
(In this rating, a rank of 1 is highest and 100 is low-
est.) The rate of return for 1983 was 8.9%, which
placed the manager in the 91st percentile in the Mer-
rill Lynch rating of managers for the calendar year.
Valley Bank ranked 89th in the Merrill Lynch rating
for the cumulative period for June, 1978 to December,
1983.
B. First Interstate Bank's performance during the quarter
ending December, 1983, earned the pool 1.3%, which
placed the manager in the 33rd percentile in the Mer-
rill Lynch rating of managers of tax-exempt funds for
the quarter. (In this rating, a rank of 1 is highest
and 100 is lowest.) The rate of return for 1983 was
9.2%, which placed te manager in the 90th percentile
in the Merrill Lynch rating of managers for the calen-
der year 1983. First Interstate Bank ranked in the 12th
percentile during the cumulative period frum June, 1978
to December, 1983.
6. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Karamanos, seconded by Mrs. Whitley, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing personnel of the University of Nevada System.
The Chairman reconvened the Board in public session at 2:10 P.M.
7. Approved Resolution Regarding Common Fund
Approved the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-3
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System Controller's
Office invests the surplus operating funds of the
University of Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, the Common Fund was established for invest-
ment management for educational institutions and has
Common Funds for Short Term Investments, Equity In-
vestments and Bond Investment; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada System authorizes the Vice Chancellor for
Finance to invest such funds or securities as may
from time to time be determined appropriate in the
Common Fund for Equity Investments (Custodian - Bank
of New York) and/or the Common Fund for Bond Invest-
ments (Custodian - US Trust Company); and
WHEREAS, the Vice Chancellor for Finance is authorized
to enter into a Trust Agreement with the Philadelphia
National Bank for the purpose of arranging for the
Common Fund Management of that portion of the Univer-
sity of Nevada System funds which are normally invested
in short-to-intermediate term, fixed dollar securities;
and
WHEREAS, the Vice Chancellor Finance will designate the
staff authorized to deposit and withdraw funds from
time to time, with the Philadelphia National Bank in
the University of Nevada System Special Account for
Disbursement of Short Term Investments; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada System will participate in Equity, Bond and
Short Term Funds of the Common Fund.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Resolution. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved Interim Finance Funding, NNCC
Authorized the presentation to the Interim Finance Committee
for funding of the following project:
President Berg requested approval of the Board to secure
emergency funding from the Legislative Interim Finance
Committee for repair of roofs on the Mc Mullen and Lundberg
buildings in Elko. These roofs have leaked at one time or
another ever since the original construction and numerous
attempts have been made to fix them. To date the only
result has been to shift the leaks from one area of the
roofs to another. At this time there has developed some
serious structural damage to the interior of these build-
ings. Waiting one more Winter will mean considerable
additional damage to the interior structures; therefore,
this request should not await the next session of the
Legislature.
Vice Chancellor Dawson felt that the only solution to this
problem is to replace the entire roof on each building and
the State Public Works Board has estimated that the total
cost will be approximately $86,000. Board approval is
required to secure this funding from the Legislative In-
terim Finance Committee.
Mrs. Kenney moved for approval. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Motion carried.
9. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNR and TMCC
UNR
President Crowley recommended approval of the following for
promotion to Emeritus status:
Edmund R. Barmettler, Professor of Agricultural Economics
Arnold De Angelis, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Katherine E. Everson, County Extension Agent, Home Economics
Harold Goddard, Professor of Music
Kenneth F. Maclean, M. D., Clinical Professor of Surgery
Walter J. Treanor, M. D., Clinical Professor of Internal
Medicine
Eric S. White, Assistant Professor of Engineering Tech-
nologies
TMCC
President Eardley recommended approval for Joe Ayarbe,
Director of Student Financial Aid and Employment Services,
to be promoted to Emeritus faculty status. Mr. Ayarbe
has announced his retirement effective September 1, 1984.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the promotions to Emeritus
status at UNR and TMCC. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion
carried.
10. 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 to take place at the April 5-6 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1984:
Frank G. Baglin, to Professor of Chemistry
Paulette M. Bochnig, to Rank II, Library
Patricia Burgess, to Assistant Professor of Nursing
*Martin Fujiki, to Associate Professor of Speech, Pa-
thology & Audiology
Kyung-Il (Ed) Ghymn, to Professor of Managerial Sciences
Judith F. Hilbish, to Assistant Professor of Family &
Community Medicine
Kenneth W. Johns, to Professor of Curriculum and In-
struction
Denny A. Jones, to Professor of Chemical & Metallurgical
Engineering
Katherine Klaich, to Assistant Professor of Nursing
Paul Macura, to Associate Professor of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
Jerry R. May, to Professor of Psychiatry & Behavorial
Sciences
Grant D. Miller, to Associate Professor of Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences
Keith Priestley, to Rank III, Geological Sciences &
Seismological Laboratory, Mackay School of Mines
Marsha H. Read, to Professor of Home Economics
*Tey Diana Rebolledo, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Sachiko T. St. Jeor, to Associate Professor of Family
& Community Medicine
Cecelia St. John, to Rank IV, Alumni Relations, Public
Affairs
Julie Schorr, to Associate Professor of Nursing
*Danny L. Taylor, to Associate Professor of Mining
Engineering
*Joseph V. Tingley, to Rank III, Nevada Bureau of Mines
& Geology, Mackay School of Mines
Chris C. Unterseher, to Professor of Art
Ute R. Vetter, to Rank III, Geological Sciences &
Seismological Laboratory, Mackay School of Mines
Gene Wheeler, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
*John F. Yanagida, to Associate Professor of Agricultural
Economics
Steven D. Zink, to Rank III, Library
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Goodall
recommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1984:
James R. Abbey, to Professor, Hotel Administration
Thomas A. Foley, to Associate Professor of Mathematical
Sciences (Science, Mathematics & Engineering)
Barbara K. Hanford, to Rank II, Associate Professor,
Curriculum Materials (Library)
David Leo Holmes, to Professor, Health, Physical Edu-
cation, Recreation & Dance (Education)
Myrlene Thompson La Mancusa, to Associate Professor,
Nursing (Health Sciences)
Margaret Lyneis, to Professor, Anthropology (Arts &
Letters)
Daniel W. Mc Allister, to Associate Professor, Manage-
ment (Business & Economics)
Corina S. Mathieu, to Professor, Foreign Languages
(Arts & Letters)
Allen B. Padderud, to Associate Professor, Communica-
tion Studies (Arts & Letters)
*Stephen M. Rowland, to Associate Professor, Geoscience
(Science, Math & Engineering)
Stephen W. Sherman, to Professor, Mathematics (Science,
Math & Engineering)
Thomas C. Wright, to Professor, History (Arts & Letters)
C. Desert Research Institute - President Kocmond recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1984:
Steven Kuo-Kai Chai, to Rank III, Associate Research
Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Center
Richard H. French, to Rank IV, Research Professor, Water
Resources Center
Lonne C. Pippin, to Rank III, Associate Research Profes-
sor, Social Sciences Center
T. D. Sharkey, to Rank III, Associate Research Professor
Biological Sciences
Stephen W. Wheatcraft, to Rank III, Associate Research
Professor, Water Resources Center
D. System - Chancellor Bersi recommended the following
promotions, effective July 1, 1984:
Richard N. Belaustegui, to Rank IV, Computing Center
G. Richard Coffill, to Rank IV, Computing Center
Paul D. Franklin, to Rank IV, Computing Center
*Also recommended for tenure.
11. 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 to take place
at the April 5-6 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984, to the
following:
Mary Anne Dolen, Associate Professor of Nursing
John A. Epps, Professor of Civil Engineering
*Martin Fujiki, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology
& Audiology
Stephen W. Hall, Professor of Internal Medicine
Francisco Manca, Assistant Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Carol A. Parkhurst, Rank III, Library
*Tey Diana Rebolledo, Assistant Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Mehdi Saiidi-Movahhed, Associate Professor of Civil
Engineering
*Danny L. Taylor, Assistant Professor of Mining Engi-
neering
*Joseph V. Tingley, Rank II, Nevada Bureau of Mines &
Geology, Mackay School of Mines
Susan L. Tingley, Rank II, Nevada Bureau of Mines &
Geology, Mackay School of Mines
David P. Westfall, Professor of Pharmacology
Peter Winkler, Associate Professor of Physics
*John F. Yanagida, Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Economics
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Goodall
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984,
to the following:
William Theodore Cummings, Associate Professor, Busi-
ness & Economics
John Goodwin, Professor, Hotel Administration
Yoshiyuki Ishikawa, Assistant Professor, Arts & Letters
Margaret Louis, Associate Professor, Health Science
Alan N. Miller, Associate Professor, Business &
Economics
*Stephen M. Rowland, Assistant Professor, Science, Math
& Engineering
Maureen Vinnik, Assistant Professor, Health Science
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984,
to the following:
Robert R. Bay, Communication and Arts
Dale A. Johnston, Education Services
Patrick Leary, Science and Health
Janice Reid, English
Norma Suchy, Science and Health
D. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Eardley
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984,
to the following:
Theresa Agnes Brychta, Science, General and Develop-
mental Education
John V. Clevenger, English, General and Developmental
Education
E. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984,
to the following:
William J. Amdal, Welding, County Centers
Donald Belfi, Business, County Centers
Doris Dwyer, History, County Centers
Mark Melrose, Mathematics & Computer Science, County
Centers
Cheryl Pawluk, Psychology, Education Services
John F. Yurtinus, History, Education Services
F. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1984,
to the following:
Patricia M. Crookham, Nursing
Louis E. Horton, Agriculture
*Also recommended for promotion in rank.
12. Approved Phase I Proposal, A. A. S. Degree in Respiratory
Therapy, CCCC
Approved the Phase I Proposal for an A. A. S. degree in
Respiratory Therapy at CCCC, filed in the Regents Office.
This Proposal will expand the current Certificate Program
to an Associate of Applied Science, with emphasis in
Respiratory Therapy. This will be accomplished through
a laddered approach which will allow previously credentialed
technicians to continue their education. Enrollment will
be limited to 25 students per class, in keeping with ac-
creditation. The proposed date of implementation is Fall,
1984.
This proposal has received strong support from the medical
community in both Northern and Southern Nevada. There is
a demonstrated need for qualified personnel in the State
with employment opportunities for graduates in hospitals,
clinics, research, home care, education, rehabilitation,
equipment sales and service.
This degree does not duplicate other programs within the
UNS System, as Clark County Community College offers the
only technician-level training in Nevada. Any training
beyond this level currently must be completed outside the
State.
Clark County Community College is working with UNLV in
efforts to provide AAS students an opportunity to continue
their studies toward a baccalaureate degree.
Resources requested include a part-time faculty position
and $4000 - $6000 for initial equipment needs.
This proposal was approved by the Academic Affairs Council,
and Vice Chancellor Fox recommended that the Phase I be
approved, and that Clark County Community College proceed
to Phase II to provide a detailed curricular and financial
proposal.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Phase I Proposal of the
A. A. S. Degree in Respiratory Therapy at CCCC. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved Phase II, Master of Science and Doctorate in
Cellular and Molecular Biology, UNR
Approved the Phase II Proposal for a Master of Science and
Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology, filed in the
Regents Office.
This will be an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary program
offered through the Colleges of Arts and Science, Agricul-
ture and the School of Medicine, leading to either the M. S.
or Ph. D. degree. It will provide students the opportunity
to study plant and seed genetics in the College of Agri-
culture, aspects of biology in Arts and Science, and gradu-
ate level training in several departments in the Medical
School.
Curriculum for the Ph. D. will consist of a 24-credit core,
plus 24 credits of research and dissertation, and 24 credits
of electives, for a total of 72 credits. Students will be
required to have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, plus completion
of 29 credits in required courses.
The M. S. degree will reuire a 15-credit core, 6 credits of
research and thesis and 9 credits of elective courses. En-
trance requirements will be in keeping with graduate school
standards.
Resources needed by the 4th year include 6-7 faculty, 4
teaching assistants, 1 secretary and operating costs. Funds
will be provided through reallocation of funds within the
various Colleges and Schools involved.
Implementation is planned for September, 1984.
UNR is one of the few institutions in the country where
the opportunity exists for extensive interactions and co-
operation among a Medical School, Agriculture College and
a Liberal Arts College. This should provide efficiencies
in the development of an academically sound program in solid
cell and molecular biology.
This program is referred to in UNR's Master Plan as a pro-
gram to be developed in response to anticipated increasing
manpower demands for professionals trained in biomedical
sciences.
There appears to be no problem with articulation within the
System. The B. S. in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry
from UNR or UNLV will be appropriate for entrance into the
program.
The request for faculty and personnel will be filled through
replacements for existing positions.
The Phase I Proposal was approved by the Board of Regents
in May, 1983. The Academic Affairs Council has reviewed
this Phase II Proposal, and Vice Chancellor Fox recommended
approval of this program.
Mrs. Gallagher commended the School of Medicine, the College
of Arts and Science and the College of Agriculture for their
cooperation in developing this program.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of Phase II of the Master of
Science and Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology at
UNR. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Fong stated that she supports Phase II of the Master
of Science and Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology
at UNR with the provision that when the research on human
production begins, the issue would be brought before the
Board of Regents for the purpose of discussing the moral,
legal and ethical issues.
14. Approved Phase II, Bachelor of Science Degree in
Biochemistry, UNR
Approved the Phase II Proposal for a B. S. degree in Bio-
chemistry at UNR, filed in the Regents Office.
UNR currently offers graduate degrees in biochemistry, and
faculty and supporting facilities are in place.
Offering an undergraduate degree will enable the Division
to improve the caliber of applicants for the existing gradu-
ate program, provide well-trained students for industry, and
provide, through the Division's strong research program,
students who will be well-trained in lab techniques.
The curriculum will emphasize both the physical and biologi-
cal sciences. 85 credits will be required in the natural
sciences and mathematics, 18 credits will be taken in the
area of social sciences and humanities and 25 credits are to
be taken in 3 categories of electives, for a total of 128
credits. In addition, provision is made for a senior thesis
project.
Budgetary requests are in the area of additional equipment
and operating funds, which are estimated to be $15,000 by
the 4th year of the program. This is based upon an antici-
pated enrollment of 40 students by the 4th year of the
program.
The program will be offered through the College of Agricul-
ture or School of Medicine with a proposed date of initia-
tion of Fall, 1984.
The proposed program should make efficient use of existing
facilities, and respond to the national need for skilled
biochemists. In addition, the program could encourage the
attraction of high technology industry to Nevada.
This degree does not duplicate other programs within the
System. Moreover, the Biochemistry Department will accept
the transfer of Community College courses which are cur-
rently accepted by the Departments of Chemistry, Physics
and Mathematics in satisfying their majors.
The Phase I Proposal was approved by the Board of Regents in
September, 1983. The Academic Affairs Council has reviewed
this Phase II Proposal, and Vice Chancellor Fox recommended
approval of this program.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Phase II, Bachelor of
Science Degree in Biochemistry at UNR. Mrs. Kenney second-
ed. Motion carried.
15. Approved Parking and Traffic Regulations, WNCC
Approved the Parking and Traffic Regulations at WNCC, iden-
tified as Ref. I, and filed with the permanent minutes.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Parking and Traffic
Regulations at WNCC. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion
carried.
16. Nominations for Distinguished Nevadan
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mrs. Kenney seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May,
1984:
Mrs. Rosemary Clarke
Mr. William Flangas
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Mrs. Gallagher seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May, 1984:
Mrs. Barbara Feltner
Mr. Robert Laxalt
Mrs. Edna Patterson
Dr. Marvin Picollo
Motion carried.
17. Nominations for Honorary Degrees
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mrs. Fong seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1984:
Dr. David Gardner
Ms. Diana Ross
Dr. Ted Sanders
Major General R. G. "Zack" Taylor
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Mrs. Sheerin seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNR in May, 1984:
Dr. Sven Liljebald
Mr. Rollan Melton
Motion carried.
18. Approved the Appointment of Director of Information, UNR
President Crowley recommended approval of the appointment
of Ms. Jane Manning to the position of Director of Informa-
tion at UNR with an annual salary of $36,000. She will
begin part-time on April 1, 1984 and full-time on May 1,
1984.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the appointment of Ms. Manning
as the Director of Information at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Increase in Residence Hall Fees, UNR
Approved an increase in Residence Hall Fees of $100 per year
per student to cover increase of utility costs and other
operating costs.
Two Semester Rate 1983-84 1985-85
Double occupancy, all halls
except Juniper Hall $1032 $1132
Double occupancy, Juniper Hall 906 1006
Private Room 1312 1412
Single Room 1212 1312
Telephone: Individual arrangements
now required.
The two semester rate is payable 55% in the Fall semester
and 45% in the Spring semester. Spring only rate is 50%
of the two semester rate.
Mr. Bill Siegel, ASUN President, stated that the students
using housing pay for everything and there is a need for
low-cost housing at UNR.
Ms. Del Papa stated that there needs to be a policy in
purchasing property which is located near the Campus.
Chairman Mc Bride informed the Board that UNLV does have
such policy and suggested that UNR investigate this issue.
Mrs. Fong moved for approval of the increase in Residence
Hall Fees at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Mr. Klaich
voted no. Motion carried.
President Eardley informed the Board that some TMCC students
are residing in the dormitories at UNR.
20. Approved the Refinancing of Revenue Bonds, CCCC
In 1981 Clark County Community College issued $2,200,000 of
revenue bonds to partially fund the Learning and Resource
facility on its Campus. These bonds are outstanding at an
approximate interest rate of 14.25%. If these bonds had
been refinanced as of February 16, 1984, an annual debt
service saving of approximately $45,000 would have been
realized.
Vice Chancellor Dawson requested authorization to refinance
the outstanding issue with the understanding that the goal
is to reduce annual debt service and if sufficient savings
cannot be generated, the refinancing will not occur.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to refinance the Revenue Bonds at
CCCC. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
21. Report from Regents Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws
Ms. Del Papa reported that the Committee has met and has
asked for recommendations from the Chancellor's Office. A
written report will be submitted to the Board at the April
meeting for action.
22. New Business
A. Mr. Klaich reported that the DRI Presidential Search
Committee has screened the applications and is in the
process of scheduling interviews with the finalists
in March. He will report back to the Board at the
April meeting.
B. Vice Chancellor Dawson reported on the MIS, stating the
consultant study will be reviewed by the System Commit-
ties this month and will present their findings at the
May meeting.
23. Report of the UNS Professional Compensation Committee
Dr. Gary Jones, Chair, Professional Compensation Committee,
reported on the recommendations from the Committee. He
stated that the Committee felt these recommendations are
very modest. In regard to the insurance coverage, the
System's coverage is not comparable with other insurances
throughout the State, although the System did have inde-
pendent insurance coverage.
Mr. Klaich commended the Committee on the package and em-
phasized that the Board has been and will be strong in
pursuing faculty salary increases. Ms. Del Papa was pleased
with the faculty salary increases listed as the Number 1
priority. Chairman Mc Bride stated for the record that
salary increases is the Number 1 priority.
Dr. William Cathey, UNR Faculty Senate Chair, spoke in favor
of the Committee recommendations emphasizing that compensa-
tion should be the higher priority of the Board. Further
he felt the Legislature has generated these requested high
figures because of the lack of raises for the past 2 years,
and reminded the Board that they are the bargaining agent
for the System and urged that they lobby for the full amount
of the increase, not a lesser amount, even though that may
be all the State can provide. He indicated two tasks that
are needed: 1) the faculty needs to convince the Board
members and spokespeople for the System that the increase
is a reasonable request; and 2) the Regents provide materi-
al to the Legislature for this request. Dr. Cathey sug-
gested a faculty workshop for informing the Regents of their
needs.
Mrs. Whitley emphasized that the faculty must support the
Regents in order to achieve the increases that are desired
and that there needs to be a united front before the Legis-
lature. It was suggested that a faculty representative
prepare materials for use in lobbying and that the Commit-
tee, Presidents and Regents conduct a workshop before the
end of the semester.
Mrs. Gallagher strongly emphasized that the faculty should
contact political candidates prior to their election and
enlist support. Dr. Cathey stated it was his understanding
the faculty was instructed not to approach political per-
sons individually. He was informed that these instructions
were only for the Legislatures, not for the candidates who
will be running for office.
It was requested by President Eardley that part-time sal-
aries be included in the compensation package.
Mr. Ron Sparks, Budget Planning Director, was asked for his
opinion on the compensation package. He stated that he had
reviewed the report and found it to be consistant with other
recommendations previously presented to the Legislature.
Mr. Sparks indicated that in his opinion the cost of living
raises and the merit and salary equity promotional pool
were the most important issues, estimated at $38.5 million,
to focus on at this time. He stated that current projec-
tions for State revenue increases for the 85-87 biennium
are at 17%, which may not be enough to cover such a request.
Answering a request for an explanation of the recommenda-
tion concerning the new position of a Financial Planning
and Pre-retirement Counseling service to the UNS Profes-
sional Staff, it was explained that there is a need at
Business Centers North and South for a full-time employee
to do planning and counseling for the UNS professional
staff.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the System Compensation Committee
report only in principle and referred it to staff and Presi-
dents for study. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved the Capital Improvement Program for 1985-89
Approved the Capital Improvement Program for 1985-89 as out-
lined in Ref. E, filed with the permanent minutes.
Ms. Del Papa requested clarification of the priorities
listed. As stated in Ref. E, there are two priority lists,
one for existing programs and one for new programs. Vice
Chancellor Dawson stated that if the Legislature should
decide to fund the new programs (Engineering building),
then the Legislature would decide whether to fund it with
State funds, which would be honored only if a quality build-
ing is approved by the Regents.
Mrs. Fong stated that she has obtained pledges of $3 million
toward the funding of the Engineering building. She cited
her successful fund raising ability with the UNLV Arts Cen-
ter now on Campus and related that there had been great op-
position from certain quarters with statements that there
was entertainment on the strip; therefore, an Arts Center
was unnecessary. A discussion on the size and amount of
funding for the building took place. Mrs. Sheerin empha-
sized the need to keep the engineering program within UNLV's
priorities. Dean Emerson indicated that the Phase II Pro-
posal on the School of Engineering, states that the entire
cost of the phase of the building is estimated at $15.2
million.
Ms. Del Papa suggested the building be done in phases,
thereby not requiring as much capital at that time.
Ms. Del Papa moved to table the approval of the Capital
Improvement Program until February 24, 1984 in order for
the President to gather more information. Mrs. Kenney
seconded. Motion carried.
The Board recessed until Friday, February 24, 1984, at 9:00 A.M.
Mr. Klaich presented President Crowley with a paining of Morrill
Hall at UNR, citing his outstanding service to UNR, the System
and the community during his 6-year tenure as President.
25. Discussion of UNS Legislative Issues and 1985-87 Priorities
Chancellor Bersi informed the Board that the Council of
Presidents have met and have agreed on the following basic
objectives in the 1985-87 Legislature in securing the base
budget:
A. Re-establishing the student/faculty funding ratios to
the level funded in the 1979-81 biennium, a 10% enrich-
ment. (University ratio 20:1, Truckee Meadows and Clark
County Community Colleges ratio 24:1, Western Nevada and
Northern Nevada Community Colleges ratio 22:1.)
B. Included in the re-establishment of the pre-1981 student
/faculty funding ratios is the strengthening of the sup-
port services in the instructional function (classified
and technical support staff).
C. Adjusting the academic support services to "catch up"
with the growth that has occurred in the last two bi-
enniums, i. e., library services, admissions and records
and counseling and guidance. This is not an expansion
of programs or establishment of new programs.
D. Providing for an increase in the operating support for
all programs to at least accommodate for the increase
in inflation.
E. Graduate assistants, wages for hourly employees, and
letters of appointment will be increased by the cost-
of-living raises applied to all other positions.
Chancellor Bersi then introduced a draft of the University
of Nevada System Priorities which will call for new funding.
The strengthening and enhancement of University programs are
listed in priority order -- a result of the Presidents'
Council in a work session.
1. Salaries for professional and classified employees.
2. Further strengthening of the student/faculty ratio to
accommodate such programs as engineering, mines and
support areas, i. e., chemistry mathematics, physics,
as well as vocational-technical programs in the Com-
munity Colleges. This priority also includes provision
for increased operating support for these programs.
3. Funding to adequately support the equipping and operat-
ing expenses of the new Management Information System.
This has been a long-standing priority of the Board and
one to which there has already been a substantial com-
mitment of resources.
4. Funding to (a) replace obsolete equipment in the Uni-
versities and Community Colleges; (b) provide new
equipment needs; and (c) provide annual appropriations
to maintain such equipment.
5. Enhancement of academic support areas within the Uni-
versity of Nevada System, e. g., library services,
admissions and records, guidance and coounseling -- not
to be confused with the "catch up" recommendations in-
cluded in the base budget.
President Goodall addressed the priorities list and stated
that the Engineering Program and High Tech are the highest
priorities at UNLV. He emphasized the importance of
achieving the base budget in order to enhance Campus pro-
grams and that equipment needs are vital to the programs
at UNLV. With enrollments increasing, President Goodall
stated that the enhancement of the academic support staff
is necessary.
Chairman Mc Bride suggested an amendment to the priorities
list stated as follows:
6. The ability for UNS to obtain student fees and to be
able to use the excess monies according to the needs of
the Campuses.
Mr. Sparks agreed with this amendment and recommended that
this request be authorized through the expenditures account.
President Meacham indicated that his observations of UNS are
based on his recent experience with the Texas University
System, which uses a differentiated ratio formula resulting
in a much lower student/faculty ratio than that of UNS. He
stated that the current ratio used in this system does not
allow CCCC or TMCC the flexibility they need to accomplish
their mission. He suggested that UNS develop different
ratios, especially for the Community Colleges, and stated
that achieving a sound ratio will be CCCC's highest pri-
ority.
Mrs. Joan Doggrell, CCCC Faculty Senate Chair, endorsed
President Meacham's statements and added that with the Com-
munity Colleges supporting an open door policy, there needs
to be a strengthening of support in the developmental area
to aid those students who need to be brought up to the
College level.
President Kocmond stressed the need for more interaction in
the area of teaching between DRI faculty and UNR and UNLV.
He requested a 4-5 FTE commitment to DRI for teaching facul-
ty to be supported by the State. There are several world-
renown professors at DRI who could enhance the University
faculty and, in addition, DRI could benefit by utilizing
additional graduate students in their research projects.
Dr. Richard French, DRI Faculty Senate Chair, endorsed
President Kocmond's statements.
Dr. William Cathey, UNR Faculty Senate Chair, stated that
he had certainly benefited from his experience with DRI
and that the use of DRI facilities, equipment and experi-
ence are good bargains for the Universities, but there is
a definite FTE problem for the Campuses in these times of
austere finances. In the past, the Campus has had to assign
their FTE to DRI faculty in order for them to teach.
Mrs. Sheerin posed the question of how the various equipment
at DRI gets into the Campus budget. President Crowley stat-
ed that this is an internal institutional priority. Further
he commented that the problem at UNR has been a declining
FTE over the last few years; however, if the above legisla-
tive package request is successful in achieving increased
student/faculty ratios, then there would be several new
positions created. There is a spill over on higher ratios
for some programs which then could be allocated to other
programs. This gives the Campus some flexibility. Presi-
dent Crowley indicated that he does not disagree with it
being placed in the budget, but there is a need for new
available positions.
Chairman Mc Bride asked the Presidents at both Universities
to explore these priorities. Mr. Sparks suggested leaving
the options at the Campus level, inasmuch as TMCC and CCCC
are requesting a 22:1 ratio, while UNR and UNLV are leaning
towards strengthening specific programs. He also stated
he was hesitant in changing the ratio without the base
budget, as proposed, being accepted.
Chancellor Bersi agreed with the suggestion of exploring
other funding formulas, but stated he was hesitant to
launch into a complex new funding formula without getting
the student/faculty ratios strengthened.
President Berg emphasized the importance of priorities 1, 2
and 4 for NNCC. He stated that the last increase in stu-
dent fees ($3) had been allocated for grants-in-aid which
were not in the State allocations, hiring of teacher assist-
ants, and equipment maintenance, and requested that this in-
crease be left out of the base budget so that there may be
some flexibility.
Chairman Mc Bride relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Dorothy
Gallagher.
President Calabro stated that WNCC will continue to enhance
the economic development of the State as a full partner. He
emphasized the need for an increase in part-time salaries in
order to be able to provide for high tech training. There
is a need for strong ratios at WNCC. He stated that Xebec
will be graduating approximately 80 of their employees this
weekend and there needs to be efficient training and state-
of-the-art equipment to provide proper education for these
employees. There is a need for ammortizing the current
equipment so that replacement is possible. The College is
expanding in enrollment and there is a need for an increase
in academic support. He endorsed President Berg's request
to leave the student fee increase out of the base budget.
Chairman Mc Bride returned and resumed the gavel.
President Eardley clarified the issue of his reported state-
ment that the Community Colleges should separate from the
Universities as an untrue statement made by the media.
President Crowley stated that the proposed strategy and
priorities need refinement, that there is a great need for
economic diversification in the State, and in discussing
the salary increases, he stated that our positions are not
competitive for top grade faculty to provide the instruc-
tion and research needed in order for the State to move
forward. He expressed his concern for the compensation of
faculty, stating that the current student/faculty ratio is
easy to sell to the Legislators, but it is a very critical
part in receiving accreditation. He stated that he feels
the System has been forced into poor management practices
because of the constraints of the current funding formula
and suggested an interim committee to develop strategy
for the priorities. Mrs. Gallagher endorsed this idea.
Mr. Klaich noted that no mention had been made of priority
3 -- that of supporting the MIS programs -- and reiterated
the Regents' firm position with regard to this item as a
high priority.
Mr. Sparks commended the Board of Regents and the Presi-
dents in discussing these matters of legislative strategy,
and stated that the priorities will be an important issue
during the next Legislative Session. The current formula
is now the best in the State, according to Mr. Sparks, but
may not be the best in the future; however, changes need to
be made slowly. Education is the first priority in the
Governor's budget.
Ms. Del Papa stated that there is a great emphasis on high
tech, but that there are other programs that need consider-
ation and requested that the Regents be briefed on the
current fee structure and on the strategy for controversial
areas. She commended the public relations Departments on
the Campuses, and suggested that they include a focus on
educating the public and Legislators on the System's pri-
orities.
Mr. Klaich queried the importance of the ratio at TMCC and
CCCC of 22:1. President EArdley reminded Mr. Klaich that
ratios mean money and that the Board needs to place this
as a priority or the Legislature will not listen. Mr.
Sparks stated that that ratio is not in the base budget,
and that if it were added at this time, then it would be
almost impossible to sell it to the State Budget Office
and the Legislature as a true "base" budget. Mrs. Sheerin
emphasized that the future needs must be looked at and if
this ratio issue is accepted whether, as a part of the base
or as a critical need, it would be a great accomplishment
for the System. Chancellor Bersi encouraged the Board to
approve the base budget and then try to achieve the enrich-
ment for high tech. Mrs. Sheerin stated that she felt that
the strategy was good, but that there are special programs
that need to be addressed because of their differential
funding process. She emphasized the need to clarify pri-
orities and for the System to back them up. There is a
need to educate the newly elected Legislators every two
years on the System.
Mrs. Whitley stressed the need for amortization of equip-
ment and eligible programs to be accredited. She questioned
the number of counselors at CCCC with President Meacham
stating there is a lack of counselors and that it is a
severe problem at CCCC.
Mrs. Gallagher requested that the Presidents, Chancellor's
Office and faculty come back for another Legislative
Strategy Workshop with their strategies.
Ms. Del Papa commended the Board, Presidents, Faculty Senate
and Chancellor's staff for a healthy discussion on the Sys-
tem's strategies. She suggested that the Chairman of the
Board address these issues in a letter to the System and the
Legislators and recommended a joint session with the Econom-
ic Development Commission.
Dr. Mori suggested to the Board that they pursue at the
Legislature what is needed, not what is expected to be fund-
ed. Dr. Cathey stated that the salary increase priority may
consume the other resources delegated by the Legislature,
and queried what the Board might be willing to give up to
assure that the salary package becomes a reality. Chancel-
lor Bersi suggested appoaching the Legislature item by item.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the base budget and the System
priorities as a parameter with the amendments of #6 which
provides for flexibility of the student fees and #7 which
establishes the need for the interim committee. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved the Capital Improvement Program 1985-89 (continued)
President Goodall submitted to the Board an amended page
of the Capital Improvement Program Request 1985-89 (New
Programs), filed with the permanent minutes. (This item
was tabled during the previous day's discussion and brought
back at this time for action.)
This revision lists the Engineering building at $15 million
for 101,000 square feet.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Capital Improvement
Program Request 1985-89 as amended. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mrs. Sheerin voted no. Motion carried.
26. New Busines
Ms. Del Papa requested that the President's Council review
Institutional documents for submission to the Board at the
next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
02-23-1984