February 27-28, 1992
02-27-1992
Pages 116-157
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
February 27-28 1992
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Artemus W. Ham
Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
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, CCSN
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Acting Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Larry Goodnight (WNCC), Candace Kant
(CCSN), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Lonnie Pippin (DRI), Elizabeth Raymond
(UNR), Lori Temple (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Carolyn M. Sparks called the meeting to order at 10:35
A.M. Thursday, February 27, 1992, with all Regents present ex-
cept Regents Berkley, Eardley and Hammargren.
1. Approved Revenue Bond Sale Resolution, UNLV
Approved the Revenue Bond Sale Resolution #92-4 in the
amount of $6,750,000 for the construction, equipment and
furnishings of additional Student Housing and Dining facil-
ities on the UNLV Campus.
Mr. Paul Howarth, UCCSN Bond Counsel, distributed the com-
petitive bond sale results, which indicated that 4 companies
submitted bids with the lowest from Griffin Kubik at 6.60%.
Mr. Howarth stated that the UCCSN "Stand Alone" bond ratings
have received an "A2" from Moody's and an "AA" by Standard
and Poors. He congratulated UCCSN on these ratings.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Revenue Bond Sale Resolu-
tion #92-4 in the amount of $6,750,000 for UNLV's student
housing and dining facilities and that the sale be awarded
to Griffin Kubik at 6.60%. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion
carried.
2. Approved Underwriters for Revenue Bond Sale, UNLV
On January 10, 1992 the Board approved to sell the Thomas
and Mack Center bond issue at negotiated sale. An adver-
tisement was placed in "The Bond Buyer" and RFP's were sent
directly to past underwriters of the System's bonds. Six
responses were received by February 21. On February 26,
1992, George Scaduto, Controller, Mike Sauer, Executive
Assistant to Vice President of Finance and Administration,
and Buster Neel, Vice President of Finance and Administra-
tion, met with Paul Howarth and Scott Nash of Howarth Asso-
ciates to review and discuss the responses.
Vice President Neel indicated that 3 major criteria were
used: 1) experience, 2) personnel, and 3) cost. All
respondents are clearly capable of underwriting the bonds.
This was determined based upon statements by all firms
regarding their capital and listings of past underwriters.
Prudential Securities and Valley Bank led the group in terms
of purchasing Nevada bond issues.
Regents Shelley Berkley and Jim Eardley entered the meeting.
Vice President Neel recommended to the Board the appointment
of Valley Bank to negotiate the purchase of the Thomas and
Mack bond issue. The bond issue will be designated as "bank
qualified" and Valley Bank has demonstrated its ability in
the past to purchase Nevada bond issues at competitive in-
terest rates.
Upon questioning, Mr. Howarth explained that the bond issue
will be designated as a "bank qualified" issue. The banks
receive more favorable treatment and are less likely to
mark-up the bond issues. The banking industry owns hundreds
of bonds and do not sell these bonds.
The bond resolution will be brought before the Board at its
meeting in April for consideration.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to authorize negotiations with
Valley Bank as the underwriter for the Revenue Bond Sale
Improvements to the Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV in the
amount of $3,000,000. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion car-
ried.
3. Approved Resolution, UNLV
Approved the following resolution for a Qualified Tax-
Exempt Obligation Loan in the amount of $400,000. The funds
will be used for the completion of the Fertitta Tennis Com-
plex at UNLV. This loan will be repaid from the pledges
which will be received on October 1, 1992 and October 1,
1993, and from revenues which will be generated by the
Complex.
RESOLUTION #92-5
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVER-
SITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA THAT:
THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED
TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR A $400,000 BANK LOAN FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE FERTITTA TENNIS COMPLEX. THE
LOAN IS HEREBY DESIGNATED AS A "QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT
OBLIGATION" UNDER SECTION 265(B)(3) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the resolution for a Quali-
fied Tax-Exempt Obligation Loan in the amount of $400,000
for the completion of the Fertitta Tennis Complex at UNLV.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
4. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
in the permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the special video meeting
held December 26, 1991, minutes of the special video
meeting held January 3, 1992, and minutes of the
regular meeting held January 9-10, 1992.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listing in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the Research Advisory Board at UNLV. This
Advisory Board is charged with the development of
research strategies in response to anticipated region-
al, national, and global needs; the identification of
UNLV strength and niche in emerging disciplines and
technologies; the formulation of UNLV's research
agenda for the Legislature (Federal/State) and for
Federal/State agencies; and to make recommendations
for interdisciplinary initiatives.
Arthur Anderson, Incline Village
John Arlidge, Las Vegas
J. R. Kirkland, Washington, D. C.
Michael Mac Cracken, Livermore, California
George C. Olson, Fort Collins, Colorado
George Ormiston, Reno
Raymond Rawson, Las Vegas
Glenn Schweitzer, Washington, D. C.
Dennis Stein, Las Vegas
(4) Approved the following appointments to the College of
Agriculture Advisory Committee at UNR:
Chris Gansberg, Sr., Gardnerville
Karen Hayes, Las Vegas
John L. Mc Lain, Carson City
William A. Molini, Reno
(5) Approved a waiver of the one-year notification for
early retirement for the following at UNR:
A) Dr. E. Neal Moore, Physics Department,
effective June 30, 1992
B) Mrs. Cecelia Pearce, Director of Alumni Relations,
effective July 31, 1992
C) Clayton B. Rabedeaux, Intercollegiate Athletics,
effective June 30, 1992
(6) Approved the authorization for CCSN Vice President of
College Services, Dr. Jean Thomas-Simms' Administra-
tive Leave for 3 months beginning approximately May
18, 1992 through August 17, 1992. The purpose is to
study multi-campus operations with a central adminis-
trative office in the State of Virginia. She will be
investigating the operational policies and procedures
used in actual implementation in operations as well
as issues and concerns raised in such an operation.
(7) 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 1991, the Offi-
cers request the following allocation of grants-in-aid
for Fall 1992-93:
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) 150 170
Total 330 330
*On March 28, 1980 the Board of Regents approved
for the Marching Band a separate budget alloca-
tion that had the effect of granting it the
equivalent of 20 additional in-state and 20 ad-
ditional out-of-state grants-in-aid.
**A standing Regent policy also allocates 20 in-
state grants-in-aid to Nevada Resident Native
Americans.
UNLV
Athletics 191 191
Music 130 130
Other 197 197
Total 518 518
*Native Americans 25
*The allocation for Native American grants-in-
aid is not included in the 3% maximum and repre-
sents a separate allocation.
CCSN
Regents 576
Veterans 5
Native Americans 5
Total 635
NNCC
Regents 64
Native Americans 18
Total 82
TMCC
Regents 273
Native Americans 12
Total 285
WNCC
Regents 54
Native Americans 1
Total 55
President Crowley submitted a correction to the UNR
in-state figures to reflect that Athletics are 100,
instead of 75 and Other (General) are 150, instead
of 175.
(8) Approved an easement to the Clark County Department of
Public Works for UNLV, subject to review of documents
by General Counsel. This easement is necessary to
construct a traffic signal and intersection lighting
at Tropicana Avenue and Wilbur Street.
(9) Approved the following easements at CCSN, subject to
review of documents by General Counsel:
A) Grant of Easement for drainage purposes on CCSN
Henderson Campus.
B) Temporary Construction Easement of portion of land
(Parcel #2) as recorded in the Office of the Clark
County, Nevada Recorder, in Book 930 of Records,
Instrument 889711 (1978).
(10) Approved a Grant of Easement to Sierra Pacific Power
Company, subject to review of documents by General
Counsel, to install street lights on the Dandini
Research Park access road for DRI, although the light-
ing project will facilitate both DRI and Truckee
Meadows Community College.
(11) In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, Presi-
dent Crowley reported the use of less than $25,000
of Capital Improvement Funds at UNR. Capital Im-
provement Funds in the amount of $14,223 have been
allocated to construct a fence around the Hillside
Cemetery property. The fence has become necessary
to stop the vandalism of graves. The vandalism was
reported to UNR at the recent neighborhood meeting
attended by numerous University Officials, neighbors
of the University and the newly appointed Reno Police
Chief.
(12) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/NNCC and the State Job
Training Office (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: January 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
Amount : $8000 maximum to NNCC
Purpose : Displaced Homemaker Program.
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/NNCC and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Prisons
Effective Date: July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $12,200 maximum to NNCC
Purpose : Job readiness classes for prison
inmates.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/College Inn and the Nevada
Department of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: February 20 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $7600 to College Inn
Purpose : Services to be provided by
College Inn to employees of
Department of Wildlife.
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/TMCC and the State Job
Training Office (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: January 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
Amount : $60,000 to TMCC
Purpose : Displaced Homemaker Program.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/DRI and the Nevada Divi-
sion of Environmental Protection (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: October 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $30,000 to DRI
Purpose : Air quality, pollution control
program.
F. UCCSN Board of Regents/WNCC and the State Job
Training Office (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: January 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
Amount : $35,000 to WNCC
Purpose : Displaced Homemaker Program.
Mr. Klaich moved adoption of the Consent Agenda to include
the correction submitted by President Crowley regarding the
Grants-in-Aid Allocation for 1992-93, and approval of the
prepared agenda, with the authority to change the order of
items as specified throughout the meeting. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
5. Introductions
President Taranik introduced Mr. John Gardner, Space Grant
Coordinator at DRI. He has 26 years of experience with the
U. S. Air Force and will be an asset to the System.
The open meeting recessed at 10:55 A.M. to move into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting. Chairman Jill Derby, Academic Affairs
Committee, recessed the meeting at 11:40 A.M. to allow for public
comment under New Business to be made before the full Board of
Regents.
6. New Business
Mr. Bernie Wiseman, Boulder City citizen, appreciated the
opportunity to address the Board of Regents. He stated
that he was a UNLV basketball and football fan, and indi-
cated that he is a supporter of Mr. Jerry Tarkanian. He
was tired of hearing the unethical remarks made against Mr.
Tarkanian. He suggested that the basketball program at
UNLV be administered by the people, instead of the Admin-
istration.
Upon conclusion of Mr. Wiseman's remarks, Chairman Sparks
relayed to the Board and the public sector that the con-
tinuation of New Business would be held during the afternoon
of Friday, February 28, 1991, after item #30.
The Academic Affairs Committee meeting reconvened at 11:55 A.M.
The open meeting reconvened at 12:40 P.M. Thursday, February
27, 1992 with all Regents present.
Mrs. Whitley, Chairman of the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minor-
ity Affairs, requested the opportunity for Reverend Jesse Scott
to address the full Board. Due to the delay in convening com-
mittee meetings, Mrs. Whitley stated that Rev. Scott has waited
patiently throughout the morning to address ethnic minority
issues to the ad hoc Committee, which would be meeting later in
the day. Chairman Sparks granted permission and his remarks are
documented in the February 27, 1992 minutes of the ad hoc Com-
mittee on Ethnic Minority Affairs.
7. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Mrs. Whitley, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose of
discussing the character, alleged misconduct, professional
competence or physical or mental health of a person in ac-
cordance with NRS 241.030.
The open meeting reconvened at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, February 27,
1992 with all Regents present.
8. Approved Design Development, UNLV Classroom, Project 91-C15
Chancellor Dawson introduced Mr. Bob Ferrari, State Public
Works Board, who in turn introduced Mr. George Garlock, KGA
Architects, and Mr. Bill Snyder, Tate & Snyder Architects.
Mr. Garlock and Mr. Snyder presented the design development
plans for Project 91-C15, UNLV classroom and office build-
ing. The 3-building Complex will house 60% of all class-
rooms on the UNLV Campus and contain 4 auditoriums. The
plan has been designed to consider environmental elements,
such as aircraft noise, wind and sun. The exterior of the
Complex contains a large courtyard with access to the Campus
and parking lot.
Mr. Snyder informed the Board of the schedule and stated
that the design development will be completed in mid-March,
construction document presented in August, bid opening in
September, construction to begin in May 1994, and occupancy
in September.
Dr. Hammargren questioned what the review procedures con-
sisted of, and it was explained that a formal review is
held to determine consistency and if the project is within
the stated budget. Mr. Ferrari stated that code checks are
made, along with the Fire Marshall's routine checks, Health
Department's routine checks and independent plan checks
performed by the State Public Works Board.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the design development plans
for Project 91-C15, UNLV classrooms and office building.
Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 3:10 P.M. to move into committee
meetings and reconvened at 3:35 P.M. Thursday, February 27, 1992
with all Regents present.
9. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson reported that during President Crowley's
sabbatical leave, he devoted his research to writing a book
regarding University Presidents. Chancellor Dawson stated
that the book has been completed and was sent to the pub-
lisher on February 26, 1992.
President Crowley was pleased to announce that UNR's Vice
President for Finance and Administration, Ashok Dhingra,
has just completed his dissertation in Higher Education in
Administration at the University of Southern California
and has received his Ph. D.
Chancellor Dawson reminded the Board of Regents and Presi-
dents that legislative bill draft requests are due on May
1, 1992, therefore, must be placed on the April Board of
Regents' agenda for consideration.
Chancellor Dawson announced that he just received a letter
from the Office of the Attorney General who has investigated
the complaint posed by Ms. Ande Engleman, Executive Director
of the Nevada State Press Association, whereby the Board of
Regents of the UCCSN had violated the Open Meeting Law of
January 9, 1992.
The Attorney General has vindicated the Board of Regents by
indicating that there was no violation by the Board of the
Open Meeting Law. The letter is filed with the permanent
minutes.
Mrs. Berkley stated that the issue was not whether the
personnel session was legal or illegal, but rather right or
wrong to question a fellow Regent. She stated that she
would never avail herself of another meeting of that type.
Dr. Derby agreed with Mrs. Berkley and added that the meet-
ing was inappropriate.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she has attended several seminars
on boardsmanship and it has been reported that Boards are
all too busy evaluating other people, actions, etc. and
felt that it was perfectly correct to annually evaluate it-
self. She felt the members of the Board could benefit a
great deal in evaluating and learning about themselves.
Dr. Derby agreed, but felt these evaluation sessions should
be held in open session with an explanation submitted to the
Regents beforehand. Mrs. Gallagher agreed that one Regent
should not be singled out, but that the entire Board be
evaluated as a whole.
10. Chairman's Report
Chairman Sparks regretfully announced that former Regent
Joan Kenney recently passed away. She requested the Board
of Regents and Presidents to decide on a fitting memorial
in her honor. Mrs. Gallagher stated that a scholarship
fund for Community College students has been established.
The donations should be mailed to the Board of Regents'
Office, 2601 Enterprise Road, Reno, Nevada 89512 with a
designation as to which Community College Campus should
receive the donation.
The open meeting rcessed at 4:00 P.M. and reconvened at 8:20 A.M.
Friday, February 28, 1992 with all Regents present except Regents
Berkley and Hammargren.
11. Regents' Workshop
The Board met in workshop session in the Artemus W. Ham
Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Student Fees and Tuition
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg distributed a handout
for the Board of Regents to review during the discussion
(filed in the Regents' Office). She described the philo-
sophical guidelines of the current UCCSN policy and dis-
cussed the following highlights:
The Board of Regents shall establish tuition rates and
registration and other fees.
In setting fees, the Board will use the following as
guidelines:
Charges at peer institutions (WICHE average of
previous five years)
Consumer prices in WICHE region
State funding
Institutional needs
Other appropriate indices
Fees will lag the WICHE average by one year.
Increase in tuition and fees should not exceed 1% above
the WICHE average annual increase in fees over the
previous five years.
She then reviewed the highlights of the current process for
setting fees, as follows:
The Chancellor's Office collects WICHE fee data, Con-
sumer Price Index Information, and HEPI information.
The Chancellor's Office calculates the average annual
increase in WICHE fees over the previous five years as
a non-binding guide for setting UCCSN tuition and fees.
The Chancellor annually Chairs a system committee com-
posed of Chancellor's Office staff, Campus Presidents,
and student representatives to review data collected,
including WICHE averages, CPI, HEPI, Campus needs, and
State funding. After the meeting, the Chancellor makes
a recommendation to the Board of Regents concerning
current levels for tuition and fees.
Vice Chancellor Sparks explained a sample calculation for a
University registration fee. He then explained the Chan-
cellor's proposal of increasing the Good Neighbor Tuition.
In his opinion, the tuition fee should have been adjusted
last fiscal year and this fiscal year to maintain a compa-
rable and sufficient level of tuition.
Mr. Klaich stated that he had a problem with the current
policy. The Board of Regents adopted a formula, but now
unexplained numbers are appearing. He felt that as fees
are increased, the Board should be made aware of the de-
tails on how the tuition and fees are to be spent. As
yet, the Board has not received this information. Mrs.
Steinberg stated that Mr. Klaich's concerns should be ad-
dressed within the current policy, but she felt that the
policy probably is not as clear as it could be and may
lead to misunderstanding.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that when the policy was put
into effect in 1991, the policy was utilized in formulat-
ing the 1992-93 budget request. The fee increases were
budgeted to fund increases in the 1992-93 budget such as
100% funding for the support services formula.
Mrs. Berkley entered the meeting.
Mr. Klaich questioned how the tuition and fees have been
addressed during the recent budget reduction requested by
the Governor, and Vice Chancellor Sparks replied that the
fee increases would be used to offset a portion of the re-
duction plan, with most of the fees being directed to
support services. Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the
tuition and fees call for an annual review by the Board.
Vice Chancellor Sparks informed the Board that the UCCSN
projections in the 1992-93 budget plans did not come close
to the actual increases in WICHE fees. The projection for
WICHE fees in 1990 reflected a 6% increase, and this year
the actual increase was 14%.
Mrs. Steinberg stated that this workshop was held to dis-
cuss tuition and fees and would have been held whether or
not there was a call for budget reductions. She agreed
with Vice Chancellor Sparks in that tuition and fees should
be an annual discussion placed on the Board of Regents'
agenda.
Mrs. Steinberg introduced Dr. Denis Curry, Director,
Northwest Region, MGT of America, Inc., who discussed
tuition and fee policies from other states, presented
observations about policy trends, and gave comments on
the UCCSN policy, as contained in Ref. D, filed in the
Regents' Office. (Dr. Curry distributed a handout to the
Board which highlighted his verbal remarks, and it is
also filed in the Regents' Office.)
While Dr. Curry endorsed the general concept of the cur-
rent UCCSN policy, he suggested that the Board look at
changes in the following areas:
1) definition of a peer group for fee comparison;
2) clarification of fee calculation; and
3) a stronger link between tuition and financial aid.
Mr. Klaich felt that a study committee should be assigned
to review the current policy and make recommendations to
the Board of Regents which would reflect a policy that
would respond to Nevada's localized experience.
Chancellor Dawson stated that he would be recommending to
the Board later during the meeting for its consideration:
1) the adoption of fees resulting from the Board's
current tuition and fee policy,
2) UNLV's proposed additional surcharge, and
3) a study committee be established to review the
current policy.
The meeting reconvened with all Regents present except Chairman
Sparks, Regents Derby, Eardley and Hammargren. Chairman Sparks
relinquished the gavel to Regent June Whitley.
12. Approved Emeritus Appointments
Approved the following emeritus appointments as recommended
by the Presidents:
A. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended:
Gilbert Ayarbe, Business Management Instructor,
Emeritus, effective July 1, 1992
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended:
Chad Murvosh, Professor of Biological Sciences,
Emeritus, effective July 1, 1992
C. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended:
W. Darrell Foote, Professor of Animal Science, Emeritus
Barbara A. Gunn, Professor of Human Development and
Family Studies, Emeritus
Kenneth R. Hill, Extension Educator, Emeritus
Kenneth W. Johns, Ed. D., Professor of Curriculum and
Instruction, Emeritus
Terrill J. Kramer, Associate Professor of Geography,
Emeritus
Robert J. Laughter, Professor of Recreation, Physical
Education and Dance, Emeritus
Jim C. Mc Cormick, Professor of Arts, Emeritus
E. Neal Moore, Associate Professor of Physics, Emeritus
Leslie A. Moren, M. D., Clinical Professor of Family
and Community Medicine, Emeritus
Don C. Prusso, Associate Professor of Biology, Emeritus
Cecelia M. Pearce, Director of Alumni Relations and
Records, Emeritus, effective August 1, 1992
Clayton B. Rabedeaux, Assistant Athletic Director,
Emeritus
James L. Tigner, Professor of History, Emeritus
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the recommended Emeritus
appointments at WNCC, UNLV and UNR. Mrs. Gallagher second-
ed. Motion carried.
13. Approved Sabbatical Leaves, UNR
At its January 1992 meeting, the Board approved sabbatical
leaves for the Campuses. Some of the Campuses determined
they would not use all the leaves granted. Two additional
sabbaticals were then offered to UNR. President Crowley
recommended those be awarded to the following:
Faramarz Gordaninejad, Mechanical Engineering, Academic
Year 1992-93
Elizabeth Raymond, History, Academic Year 1992-93
See Ref. B for proposed summary of projects, filed in the
Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the two additional sabbatical
leaves at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
Regents Derby and Eardley returned to the meeting.
Chairman Sparks returned and resumed the gavel.
14. Approved Tenure on Hire, UNR
Approved tenure on hire for Ronald A. Phaneuf to be effec-
tive July 1, 1992. Dr. Phaneuf will be Chair, Department of
Physics at UNR.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the tenure on hire for Ronald
A. Phaneuf, Chair of the Department of Physics at UNR, to
be effective July 1, 1992. Dr. Derby seconded.
Chairman Sparks questioned if the current tenure policy
allows for tenure on hire, and President Crowley responded
that the current tenure policy does allow for a waiver on
tenure during the probation period. At this time, it is
not a common practice, but in the future it may become
more common.
Motion carried.
15. Faculty Compensation Committee Report
Chancellor Dawson introduced Barbara Nelson, Chair of the
UCCSN Compensation Committee, who reported that at their
February 21, 1992 meeting the following recommendations were
unanimously supported regarding the 1993-95 legislative
package:
1) Re-establishing the base budget losses resulting from
the budget cuts as a first priority.
2) Improve the base budget in areas where needs are great-
est for our rapidly growing institutions, for instance
in areas of support for academic computing, improving
funding for various support formulas as well as student
faculty ratios.
3) Include a 2 1/2% merit pool in the base budget for
each year of the biennium for all professionals.
In the area of Benefits, the following recommendations were
made:
1) Every possible avenue should be explored to obtain
additional dollars for faculty development for all
institutions, including seeking funding from the Leg-
islature.
2) At this time, the Committee does not wish to pursue
fully employer-paid retirement.
3) Recommend to the State Committee on Benefits, that the
life insurance benefit for each State employee be in-
creased from $20,000 to $40,000.
The Committee decided unanimously that during this bi-
iennum:
1) All professional employees be eligible for merit as
far as possible, and
2) The merit pool be part of the base budget for all
institutions.
Mr. Klaich stated that he appreciated the report delivered
by Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Gallagher stated that she appre-
ciated the positive attitude the Committee was exhibiting
towards the System's problems.
16. Information Only: Campus Role and Mission Statements
The report "Strategic Directions for the University and
Community College System of Nevada", approved by the Board
of Regents in January 1992, identified the review and re-
vision of role and mission statements as a first priority
in systemwide academic planning efforts. The statements
for DRI, UNR, UNLV and the four Community Colleges are
contained in Ref. E., filed in the Regents' Office.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that the
Board of Regents would be considering this item as an
"action item" at its next regularly scheduled meeting in
April. Board consideration and approval of Campus mission
statements is central to System and Campus academic planning
activities.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she felt both the UNLV's role and
mission statement should be concise, and UNR's should be
updated.
Mr. Klaich stated that, as a Regent, he has never discussed
the role and mission statements of the institutions. He
thanked Mrs. Steinberg for refocusing the Board on this
issue. He felt that the Board should participate in the
development of the role and mission statements and was
hopeful that in the future the institutions would seek
advice from the Regents.
Dr. Derby thanked Mrs. Steinberg for preparing the back-
ground information for the Board members; however, she did
feel that the Board needed to hold a workshop session to
address this issue in more detail. The role and mission
statements are the key to academic planning.
Mrs. Gallagher agreed and emphasized that the Board of
Regents is serious about academic master planning. The
role and mission statements are the first indicators to
the academic master planning process. She supported a
workshop session, but stated that it is not the Board's
intention to write the role and mission statements for
each institution.
President Gwaltney stated that it is very important that
the Community Colleges remain diversified, but that a
broad "plan" be approved by the Board to help direct the
institutions toward the future.
President Taranik stated that he did not receive the memo-
randum referred to by Mrs. Steinberg, and requested a copy.
He stated that he would like to review that document with
his faculty at DRI so that they may evaluate DRI's role
and mission statement.
Chairman Sparks indicated that the Board of Regents should
also have its own role and mission statement. She stated
that a workshop will be scheduled in the future to address
this issue in more detail.
17. Approved Department Name Change, UNLV
Approved a name change for the Department of Personnel on
the UNLV Campus to Department of Human Resources. This
change would become effective July 1, 1992.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the name change for the
Department of Personnel to the Department of Human
Resources at UNLV, effective July 1, 1992. Mr. Foley
seconded. Motion carried.
President Maxson introduced Mr. Judson Mitchell, Director
of Personnel at UNLV.
18. Approved Handbook Change, Bylaws, UNLV
Approved a Handbook change, Title 5, Chapter 6, UNLV Bylaws,
as contained in Ref. F, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
UNLV Bylaws. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Handbook Change, Part-Time Faculty, Community
Colleges
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section
22.3, Part-Time Salary Schedules, Community Colleges, which
would remove the maximum salary range:
3. Community Colleges
Each institution shall establish separate salary
schedules setting forth steps, placement, step pro-
gression and related dollar increments using the
following:
HOURLY RATE SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR BASIS
Minimum Minimum
$5.00 $243
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
the Part-Time Salary Schedules, Community Colleges. Mr.
Foley seconded. Motion carried.
Regents Berkley, Foley and Klaich left the meeting.
20. Approved Handbook Changes, Student Fees, UNLV, UNR, NNCC
and WNCC
A. Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
10, Student Fees for UNLV, as contained in Ref. G, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing Student Fees at UNLV. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
B. Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
10, Student Fees for UNR, as follows:
Independent Study (Correspondence) 52
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change
regarding Student Fees at UNR. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
C. Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
10, Student Fees to remove all late registration fees at
NNCC.
The charging of late registration fees is incompatible
with the technology of the SIS system since it will not
automatically calculate the fee on a day-by-day basis,
it is time-consuming to calculate these fees by hand,
and only a few students are affected. This Fall only
5 students were affected.
CCSN NNCC TMCC WNCC
Late Registration Fee (for
students registering for 7
credits or more)
Per Day 5 NA NA 5
Maximum, Regular Semester 25 NA NA 25
Maximum, Summer Session 10 NA NA 10
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change
regarding Student Fees at NNCC. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
D. Approved Handbook additions, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 17, Student Fees for WNCC, as follows:
MTL 296B C - AWS Code Preparation $ 60.00
MUS 151 C - Piano 140.00
MUS 153 C - Voice 140.00
MUS 155 C - Brass Instruments 140.00
MUS 157 C - Woodwind Instruments 140.00
MUS 165 C - Guitar 140.00
MUS 251 C - Piano 140.00
MUS 253 C - Voice 140.00
RPED 104 C - Scuba 50.00
RPED 204 C - Advanced Scuba 50.00
Dr. Derby moved approval of the Handbook change re-
garding Student Fees at WNCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
21. Approved Handbook Changes, Refunds, NNCC
Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 8,
Refund Policy at NNCC, as follows:
Section 8. Refund Policy
1. The following policy is effective for NNCC, effective
Fall 1992:
a. The refund for all students, in all programs with
the exception of Summer Session, for withdrawal of
net credit load shall be:
(1) One hundred percent (100%) if initiated during
the first two weeks of the term.
(2) Fifty percent (50%) if initiated after the
first two weeks and before the fourth week
of the term.
(3) No refund after the end of the fourth week of
instruction.
(4) No refund shall be given for the application
for admission fee.
b. The refund for Summer Session and intensive course
of 12 weeks of duration or less shall be:
(1) One hundred percent (100%) if withdrawal or
net credit reduction is initiated before
second class meeting.
(2) Fifty percent (50%) if withdrawal or net
credit reductions initiated during the first
twenty percent (20%) of a Summer term or an
intensive course of 12 weeks duration or less.
(3) No refund after twenty percent (20%) of the
term has elapsed.
(Sections c., d. and e. remain the same.)
f. Exceptions require the approval of the President/
designee.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook changes regard-
ing the Refund Policy at NNCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
Regents Berkley and Klaich returned to the meeting.
22. Approved Handbook Changes, Residence Hall and Food Service
Rates, UNLV
Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
13, Residence Hall and Food Service Rates at UNLV, as con-
tained in Ref. H, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook changes regard-
ing Residence Hall and Food Service Rates at UNLV. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved Capital Improvement Fees, TMCC
Approved authorization to use $62,222 of Capital Improvement
Fee Funds at TMCC for the following projects:
Fourth Floor Remodel $ 922
Old Town Mall Expansion Design 9,100
Improvements to Emergency & Safety Lighting 30,000
Buyback items deleted from Phase V construction award:
Security gates at plaza entrance $ 6,500
Upgrade surface in high traffic area 8,100
Patio outside child-care area 1,600
Patio railing 6,000
Dr. Eardley moved approval to authorize the use of $62,222
of Capital Improvement Fee Funds at TMCC for the above
mentioned projects. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
24. Approved Capital Improvement Fees, UNR
Approved authorization to use approximately $145,000 of
Capital Improvement Fee Funds at UNR to pay for a traffic
signal at Virginia Street and Artemisia Way. This inter-
section has been the site of numerous pedestrian-vehicle
accidents involving students. UNR can no longer wait for
the City, Regional Transportation, or the Highway Depart-
ment to install the signal. However, UNR is presently
negotiating with these agencies to pay a portion of the
cost and if successful, the requirement for use of Capital
Improvement Funds would be decreased.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to authorize the use of approxi-
mately $145,000 of Capital Improvement Funds at UNR to pay
for a traffic signal at Virginia Street and Artemisia Way.
Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Self-Supporting Budgets, Community Colleges
Approved the Community College Self-Supporting Budgets. At
its January 1992 meeting, the Board approved a fee increase
for Summer Sessions at the Community Colleges. These self-
supporting budgets reflect that fee increase.
1990-91 1991-92
Actual Bud. Est.
CCSN
Summer School
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $153,222 $113,088
Registration Fees 365,822 434,675
Total Source of Funds $519,044 $547,763
Expenditures:
Professional Contracts $290,032 $349,500
Classified Salaries 0 4,500
Wages 203 10,000
Fringe Benefits 9,820 14,000
Operating 15,266 20,000
Out-of-State Travel 5,640 10,000
Total Expenditures $320,961 $408,000
Balance 198,083 139,763
Transfer Out 84,995 42,000
Total Use of Funds $113,088 $ 97,763
NNCC
Summer School
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 4,314 $ 9,000
Registration Fees 40,581 52,000
Total Source of Funds $ 44,895 $ 61,000
Expenditures:
Professional Contracts $ 30,220 $ 43,000
Fringe Benefits 1,304 3,000
Wages 0 100
Operating 3,555 4,900
Total Expenditures $ 35,079 $ 51,000
Ending Account Balance 9,816 10,000
Total Use of Funds $ 44,895 $ 61,000
TMCC
Summer School
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 72,959 $ 40,097
Registration Fees 146,675 179,280
Total Source of Funds $219,634 $219,377
Expenditures:
Professional Salaries-FTE .125 $123,945 $141,495
Fringe Benefits 2,473 2,732
Classified Salaries-FTE 1.0 23,620 24,626
Fringe Benefits 6,238 6,445
Wages 3,836 4,220
Fringe Benefits 46 51
Operating 19,379 25,168
Total Expenditures $179,537 $204,737
Ending Account Balance 40,097 14,640
Total Use of Funds $219,634 $219,377
WNCC
Summer School
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 40,754 $ 47,775
Registration Fees 74,155 87,712
Total Source of Funds $114,909 $135,487
Expenditures:
Professional Salaries-FTE .50 $ 53,083 $ 58,391*
Fringe Benefits 4,707 5,167
Classified Salaries-FTE .50 2,337 8,238
Fringe Benefits 286 2,230
Operating 6,721 7,391
Total Expenditures $ 67,134 $ 81,417
Ending Account Balance 47,775 54,070
Total Use of Funds $114,909 $135,487
* FTE .55
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Self-Supporting Budgets
for the Community Colleges. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
26. Nominations for 1992 Distinguished Nevadan Awards
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".
The 1992 Distinguished Nevadan recipients will be honored
at ceremonies in conjunction with Commencement in May.
Mrs. Gallagher moved, and Mr. Klaich seconded, that the
following persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May,
1992:
Raymond C. Avansino, Jr.
William Macdonald
Sig Rogich
Louis P. Spitz
Motion carried.
Mr. Foley moved, Mrs. Berkley seconded, that the following
persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that the
awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1992:
Stanley E. Fulton
John Goolsby
Arthur Marshall
Mildred Remy
Jesse D. Scott
Motion carried.
27. Nominations for 1992 Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Dr. Eardley moved, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Doctorate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May,
1992:
Anne Gibbs Berlin
James Duke Cameron
Motion carried.
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the following
person be honored with an Honorary Doctorate Degree and that
the award be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1992:
Christina Hixson
Motion carried.
28. Nominations for 1992 Honorary Associate Degrees
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at CCSN in
May, 1992:
Caeser Caviglia
Joe Williams
Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at NNCC in
May, 1992:
Paul Sawyer
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Dr. Derby seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at TMCC in
May, 1992:
Clarence Jones
Martha Jones
Motion carried.
Dr. Derby moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at WNCC in
May, 1992:
John Sheldon
Motion carried.
29. Approved the 1991-93 Budget Reduction Plan
Approved the UCCSN 1991-93 Budget Reduction Plan of 8% im-
posed by the Governor because of lowered State revenues.
The Board met February 13, 1992 to review preliminary plans.
The final plans are contained in Ref. I, amended February
24, 1992, which are filed with the permanent minutes.
Chancellor Dawson recommended that the Board of Regents
adopt the final plans with the knowledge that not all
Presidents agreed to the plans. He recommended to the
Board the adoption of the tuition and fee increase in
accordance with the current policy, and to delay awarding
of merit until January 1, 1993 for all institutions. He
noted that CCSN requested merit be awarded July 1, 1992,
and UNLV requested merit be delayed for FY 92-93.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the budget reduction plans
as found in Ref. I, amended February 24, 1992, with the
following amendments:
1) All fee differentials be characterized as "surcharges"
rather than increases, and that the surcharges will
sunset at the end of the 1991-93 biennium.
2) The merit increase systemwide is to commence not before
January 1, 1993, with the following:
a) UNLV may grant such merit on January 1, if it
chooses and has available funds.
b) CCSN may make other financial payments (equity or
bonus) not out of the merit pool to compensate
faculty.
3) The same out-of-state tuition will be charged at UNR
and UNLV which will include a $75 per semester increase.
4) Action on the Computing Center reduction plan will be
deferred until the next Board meeting.
5) Funds generated from UNLV's out-of-state tuition may
be used to offset the $5 surcharge in undergraduate and
graduate registration fees.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Mr. Klaich stated that with the uncertainty of State reve-
nues the fees should be "surcharges". He questioned whether
the current policy on fee increases is good for the long-
term and suggested they be reviewed along with the current
academic master planning, and role and mission statement
reviews. He commended the Presidents and staff for the
job on the budget cuts over the last six months.
The registration fee surcharges for undergraduates will be
$3.50 for UNR, $5.00 for UNLV, and $1 for the 4 Community
Colleges.
Dr. Derby expressed concern about these amounts stating
that she was committed to affordable fees for students in
Nevada and that she had heard from faculty how those few
dollars make a difference.
Mr. Klaich stated that he felt the Board should not raise
fees for Nevada students without raising the out-of-state
student fee.
Mrs. Berkley stated her concern was the Board trying to
micro-manage the institutions and that she would rather
give the institutions flexibility.
Mr. Foley stated his concern was for the programs at the
institutions and did not want to eliminate the commitment
from the Nevada Legislature for a Law School. President
Maxson stated that that commitment would not be eliminated,
but felt that UNLV should return the Law School funds to
the State because of the great need for basics being funded.
He added that dollars for the Law School would be easier to
obtain from private donors than would funds for basics;
i. e., English and Mathematics programs.
Dr. Eardley argued against the term "surcharge" and argued
for implementing the current fee policy.
President Crowley stated his support for the motion, because
UNR's plans address the impacts on the students. He sup-
ported the surcharge, but cautioned that it should not be
indicated to students that fee increases will be reduced.
President Maxson stated that without the tuition increases,
UNLV would not be able to fill approximately 60 vacancies
which would equal 600 fewer courses which could be avail-
able to students. He mentioned that in his discussions
with faculty and student leadership they had agreed to the
fee increases in order to fill these necessary positions.
Mrs. Whitley spoke against the motion because of the $5
fee increase at UNLV.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
ASUN President Derek Beenfeldt stated that the students had
been involved in the discussion on the surcharge in the
amount of $3.50 and agreed that the fee should sunset.
UNLV student Ross Kurzer stated the full UNLV student body
had not voted to increase fees and felt the $5 fee increase
was too high for the students to bear.
President Maxson added that it was true, there had been no
referendum posed to the full student body on fee increases,
however, the student body had voted 2:1 in favor of a $75
increase for health fees which he had not brought forward
to the Board.
Chairman Sparks relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Eardley.
Dr. Hammargren and Mrs. Whitley left the meeting.
President Gwaltney spoke in favor of the motion. President
Meacham stated that his institution has always viewed this
as a temporary situation and as a crises. He stated that
the surcharge was good and does not want to jeopardize the
Community College salary schedule or the merit pool.
Chairman Sparks resumed the gavel. Mrs. Whitley returned to the
meeting and Dr. Derby left the meeting.
CCSN Faculty Senate Chairman Candace Kant commended the
Board of Regents and also President Meacham and CCSN Admin-
istration for including the faculty in devising their plans.
Dr. Derby returned to the meeting.
President Remington supported the motion and President
Calabro supported the surcharge and stated that WNCC
would use it to restore instruction, operating and for
additional part-time faculty to offer more sections for
projected growth.
Motion carried with Dr. Eardley voting "no" based on his
conviction that it is important to stay with Board of
Regents' policy.
Dr. Hammargren returned to the meeting.
30. Information Only: Application for Land
At the request of Dr. Hammargren, the Board at its December
1991 meeting approved the petitioning of the Clark County
Commission for approximately 100 acres of land to be used
for an aerospace museum, or other educational uses con-
sistent with UCCSN, to be operated by UNLV. Dr. Hammargren
requested additional discussion and an update for this
application.
Chancellor Dawson stated he, Mr. Robert Mc Caffery, Presi-
dent Meacham, and Mr. Gordon Gochnour, CCSN, appeared before
the Clark County Commission, who referred the item to their
staff. The Airport Authority is very concerned with educa-
tional building on this property because of the noise level.
President Meacham stated that Dallas, Texas has a Community
College at the end of a major runway. The Chancellor stated
they have an appointment with Mr. Robert Broadbent, Airport
Authority, next week.
Dr. Eardley left the meeting.
Mr. Foley stated it was his feeling that there would be con-
siderable expense with this project because the Spruce
Goose must be maintained in a temperature controlled hangar
with only a 10 degree tolerance in temperature or the Spruce
Goose would pull apart. He questioned who would pay for the
cost and construction and urged the Board not to give any
financial support until plans and expenses have been out-
lined.
Dr. Eardley returned to the meeting.
Chairman Sparks stated this property could be a potential
Community College and museum site as well. Dr. Hammargren
stated that no financial commitment is necessary at this
time and added that he had asked for staff help and did
not get an answer until February. Chairman Sparks stated
the reason for the delay was that staff investigated the
procedure to follow and were told the matter was in liti-
gation and could not go forward.
6. New Business (continued)
Chairman Sparks acknowledged the presence of a large number
of people wishing to address the Board on the matter of
Athletics at UNLV.
A. Board of Regents
Mr. Foley read the following statement for the record:
"I would like to make a formal statement before the
public comment portion of this meeting begins.
"First, I would like to point out that this issue is
far more complex and far greater in scope than implied
by printing President Maxson's or Jerry Tarkanian's
names on a tee-shirt. If that were the appropriate
forum, we would have to print the names of 700 faculty
members and thousands of students on a tee-shirt as
well, because of what all of this is doing to them.
They are, after all, the soul of this or any University,
not its athletic teams, and they must not be crucified
on a cross of wins and losses.
"Yesterday I heard someone here say that President
Maxson should run the University and leave the basket-
ball program alone. Everyone needs to understand that
the basketball program is a part of the University, not
the other way around, just as the English Department is
a part of the University or the Library or the Hotel
College. In spite of what Jerry Tarkanian seems to
think, it is not some separate domain that functions
autonomously, independent not only of the NCAA but of
the rest of this Campus as well.
"I don't know if everybody realizes it or not, but the
faculty of this institution has been so embarrassed and
so humiliated by this circus that its Senate leadership
is now entertaining the suggestion that UNLV simply do
away with basketball for a period of two years, until
some semblance of sanity returns to this community over
this issue.
"I also don't know if everybody realizes it or not, but
the degrees earned by the sons and daughters of the
citizens of this community are what will be devalued by
sending the message to the world that UNLV is not run by
its President but rather by its basketball coach; that
University policy is dictated by popular vote or worse,
mob rule; that UNLV is not, in other words, a legitimate
member of the community of Universities around the coun-
try and around the world.
"We would not be going through all this turmoil at the
present time if Jerry Tarkanian cared about the future
of this University; apparently he does not. He once
brought fame to us; now he brings notoriety, just as
the nuclear melt-down brought notoriety to Chernobyl.
Let me quote to you from the current issue of "Sports
Illustrated" on the subject of the withdrawal of his
resignation: 'The upshot of Tarkanian's latest maneu-
vering is that UNLV will be subject to more embarrassing
headlines and, in all likelihood, more dreary lawsuits.
Tarkanian can't win this fight. But he can delay the
hiring of a new coach and, thus, the beginning of the
healing process that should be UNLV's top priority.'
"I could not agree more. But instead of healing,
Tarkanian and his misguided supporters appear to want
to burn Kuwait behind them. His latest actions signal
a complete indifference to the institution he has
served these past 19 years. As "Sports Illustrated"
says, 'The important issue, at least for Tarkanian,
seems to be revenge, whatever the price.'
"Be that as it may, the true important issue transcends
any one person's private agenda. Let me assure you
that the whole country is watching us intently now, to
see whether or not we are wise enough here to field a
good University as well as a good basketball team. How
we as a governing Board function during this time of
community crisis will help identify our intellectual
values as well as our cultural values. This is no
longer a sports story, it is much larger than that.
What we are engaged in now is a struggle for the very
soul of this University. For the good of the Univer-
sity and for the good of the people of this community,
we must not lose this struggle."
B. Public
A number of people were present to address the Board
concerning the current UNLV Athletic issue. Chairman
Sparks allowed each speaker two minutes to make his
presentation:
The following people spoke in favor of the University:
Jim Deacon Peter Starkweather
Len Zane Bill Robinson
Ken Hanlon Ken Mahal
Jerry Crawford Christian Dolin
Craig Walton Kent Penny
Randy Smith Brian Reed
Steve Natal Mary Schoenfeld
Kevin Bagger Neil Opfer
The following people spoke in favor of Coach Tarkanian:
Anthony Green Jean Magdall
Everett Moore Pauline Kennedy
Jackie Mc Call Marion Bennett
Gerald Fitzgerald Rev. Wilson
Robert Moulchen Pat Clary
Danny Tarkanian Mr. Didona
Joseph Torciano Richard Singer
Bob Goldberg
Dr. Eardley and Mrs. Whitley left the meeting.
31. Discussion on Regent Hammargren Letter, November 26, 1991
Dr. Hammargren stated that he had written a letter to the
Board of Regents on November 26, 1991 making 12 requests,
which had not been answered. Each question is listed
below, with Chancellor Dawson's response that was sent in
a memordum on February 20, 1992, and any additional comments
made during the open discussion. (Dr. Hammargren's memo-
randum, Chancellor Dawson's memorandum and attachments,
Ref. M, are filed with the permanent minutes.)
1. I would like a one-page summary in common English of
laws regarding personnel sessions and the State law
regarding open meetings.
Chancellor Dawson's response: Attached to my December
4, 1991 memorandum was a one-page summary of the State
open meeting law. Enclosed is a copy of that memoran-
dum with attachments. A complete copy of the open
meeting law will be provided if you so desire.
Dr. Hammargren stated that if a session was to be held
on a Regent, that Regent should be informed ahead of
time.
Mrs. Whitley returned to the meeting.
2. I would like a copy of Nevada law regarding due process
of NCAA.
Chancellor Dawson's response: Also attached to the
December 4, 1991 memorandum was a copy of the law per-
taining to due process for the NCAA, NRS 398.005 et
seq. (Attached again here for your review.)
3. I would like a simple resolution of how to petition
the county for land.
Chancellor Dawson's response: Just a reminder, we did
appear before the Clark County Commission on February
6, 1992, to request formally land from the country.
All that is needed in the way of a petition is a letter
to the County Manager identifying the land being peti-
tioned, and the stated proposed purpose for which we
are petitioning it.
Dr. Hammargren stated he had requested from the Las
Vegas Chancellor's staff how to petition land from
the county, and at the same time had requested a copy
of the Nevada Due Process Law. He stated that the
General Counsel's staff in Las Vegas referred the
first request on how to petition for the land to the
General Counsel's office in Reno. Dr. Hammargren con-
tended the response was not forthcoming as fast as he
had expected.
He stated that he would like to request a workshop on
how the Board of Regents does its business and who
reports back to the Board so there is a clear under-
standing of the role of Regents.
In regard to his request for the Nevada Due Process
Law, he was told by a staff member that the law was
a lousy law, and if he wanted a copy, he should get
it from Mr. Danny Tarkanian.
He stated he was currently working on a $100,000 do-
nation for an aerospace museum research complex to be
located on the land (adjacent to the Las Vegas Air-
port).
Dr. Hammargren complained he had to hire his own staff
to work on the land acquisition with the county. He
also questioned the manner in which items appear on
the Regents' meeting agendas.
4. I would like an Attorney General's evaluation of the
legality of video-taping in general and in the specific
instance.
Chancellor Dawson's response: The Attorney General's
Office has informed me of its policy for issuing opin-
ions. First, the Attorney General will not issue an
opinion on a question that is the subject of pending
litigation. Currently, the issue of the legality of
the video taping involving the UNLV men's basketball
team is in litigation in the case of Grgurich vs.
University of Nevada. Second, before the Attorney
General will consider an opinion request from an
agency, the agency's attorney, if any, must first give
an opinion on the subject to the agency. Only if the
agency still requests an opinion after reviewing the
opinion of its attorney will the Attorney General
consider the request. The Attorney General will take
the opinion of the agency's attorney into considera-
tion when responding to the request. A copy of the
General Counsel's opinion on this subject is enclosed.
Third, the opinion request must be made by an official
or officials authorized to make an opinion request.
In the case of an agency headed by a multi-member
board or commission, the request must come from the
board or commission.
Mr. Klaich stated the Chancellor's response implies a
status quo on the matter of video taping. There is a
system committee which is developing guidlines on sur-
veillance with a draft policy to be presented at a
meeting on March 19. Chancellor Dawson added that in
a discussion this week with the Attorney General, she
stated that they do not give an opinion when a matter
is still in litigation and she would first ask the
Board of Regents' Legal Counsel for an opinion.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
5. I would like a completion of the previous Attorney
General's ticket investigation with follow-up of the
information which was subsequently delivered to them
only after it was demanded by the Board of Regents.
Chancellor Dawson's response: This continues to be
an on-going investigation in the Attorney General's
Office. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas had
provided the Attorney General's Office with additional
information concerning athletic ticket sales. One of
the delays in the investigation has been caused by a
key witness being out of the country serving in the
Armed Forces. The Attorney General's Office has been
attempting to locate and interview the witness, but
has been unable to do so to date. The Attorney General
has informed me that her Office is allocating as much
time and resources to this investigation as its work-
load will permit. She expects to complete the in-
vestigation in the near future.
Chancellor Dawson stated that all the information at
UNLV concerning this matter has been turned over to
the Attorney General.
Mr. Klaich moved that the Chancellor request from the
Attorney General an interim report on all UNLV ticket
investigations from 1990 through the Final Four Compe-
tition in 1991. Dr. Hammargren seconded. Motion car-
ried.
6. I would like a copy of the Attorney General's report of
previous staff behavior during the investigation.
Chancellor Dawson's response: We do not have a copy of
the requested document. The Attorney General has in-
formed me that this was meant to be an internal (to
the Attorney General) working document. The Board of
Regents did address all of the issues brought up in
this report at a subsequent personnel session, and I
believe, for the most part, was satisfied with the
discussion concerning these issues. If the Board
wishes action be taken, this is an internal matter
that the Board of Regents and the Chancellor should
handle, and not involve the Attorney General.
Dr. Hammargren stated the Board of Regents did not
handle any of that information, and it was not handled
in a personnel session.
Dr. Hammargren moved the Board request this report
from the Attorney General. Motion died from lack of
second.
Chairman Sparks stated the Attorney General read the
letter in personnel session, and the matter was dis-
cussed and the Board handled the situation accordingly.
Mrs. Berkley stated that if there is a problem with an
employee, a personnel session should be called. Mrs.
Gallagher agreed.
Dr. Hammargren moved the Board request the Attorney
General's report to be reviewed in a personnel session
with the Attorney General. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Whitley left the meeting.
7. I would like a follow-up of the ticket investigation
through Spring of 1991 to evaluate any ticket irregu-
larities that may have occurred.
Chancellor Dawson's response: Former Interim Athletic
Director Dennis Finfrock submitted a report to the
Board of Regents on UNLV's follow-up of the ticket
investigation. A copy of this report is enclosed.
8. I would like a public accounting of all the monies
which have been spent on the previous and present NCAA
investigations including specifics as to who was paid
for what services.
9. I would also like the specifics of any contracts made
as a result of terminations and suspensions which have
resulted in economic gain to anyone who left a job in
the Athletic Department.
Chancellor Dawson's response: The Chancellor's Office
does not have the information requested in questions
8 and 9. I have requested that Buster Neel provide
the information to me. I will forward it to you as
soon as I receive it.
Information pertaining to request number 8 was dis-
tributed at the meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher and Mr. Klaich left the meeting.
10. I would like to request an analysis of the proposed
spending for the NCAA law suit which has resulted be-
cause of the State law and the NCAA challenging the
State law, and where these funds would come from.
Chancellor Dawson's response: The only costs expected
for handling the case of NCAA vs. Miller, et al, are
the salaries for the two attorneys in the General
Counsel's Office assigned to the case. Both are paid
fixed salaries from the System budget. These salaries
are not allocated to any specific case or duty, but
are paid for all the duties performed by the attorneys
of the UCCSN.
Dr. Hammargren stated that he felt lawsuits should be
settled instead of "fighting". He related that he had
heard a prediction of $1 million to solve litigation
and asked that cost efficiency be examined.
11. I would like a job description for each of the staff of
the Legal Office of the Board of Regents, including
which budget should be paying for the present NCAA
investigation and State lawsuits request and personnel
sessions with the staff.
Chancellor Dawson's response: Attached are the job
descriptions for the UCCSN attorneys. The System budg-
et pays the salaries of our Legal staff. UNLV is pay-
ing the costs associated with NCAA investigation of its
programs. The Board of Regents pays the costs associ-
ated with investigations or lawsuits involving the
System.
12. I would request an audiotape of all future personnel
sessions.
Chancellor Dawson's response: This request is entirely
up to the Board of Regents. If the Board desires tapes
of each personnel session, this Office will be more
than happy to oblige.
Dr. Hammargren stated that at the January personnel
session he had been notified an hour beforehand that
the session would be concerning his actions.
Dr. Derby left the meeting.
UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman Lori Temple stated that the Faculty
Senate Chairmen, who were still present, requested that item 33,
Outstanding Faculty Recognition, be postponed until the next
meeting and the students also agreed to delay item 34, Outstand-
ing Student Recognition, until the next meeting.
Chairman Sparks announced that the reports and recommendations
of the committees would be placed on the April Board of Regents'
agenda.
32. 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 9-10, 1992 meet-
ing.
Note: The titles stated in this agenda item are descriptive
only. Faculty are tenured in institutions, and not
in particular employment positions.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to the
following:
*Brent Bowman, Accounting/CIS, Business Administration
Barbara Butler, Business Reference Library, Library
Maria Hsia Chang, Political Science, Arts & Science
Jaak Daemen, Mining Engineering, Mines
*Mary Ann Demchak, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
*Larry Engstrom, Music, Arts & Science
*Donald C. Helm, Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology, Mines
Eric Herzik, Political Science, Arts & Science
*Mark B. Judkins, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture
*Kathleen Keef, Pysiology, Medicine
Berry Lyons, Geological Sciences, Mines
John Marini, Political Science, Arts & Science
*Nancy Markee, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture
*Colleen Murray, Human Development & Family Studies,
Human & Community Sciences
Lewis Oring, Range, Wildlife & Forestry, Agriculture
Dean Pierce, Social Work, Human & Community Sciences
Chris Pritsos, Agricultural Experiment Station, Agri-
culture; Nutrition, Human & Community Sciences
Banmali Rawat, Electrical Engineering, Engineering
*Michael Robinson, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
Stephen Tchudi, English, Arts & Science
Susan Tchudi, English, Arts & Science
*Roger Walker, Range, Wildlife & Forestry, Agriculture
Michael Warner, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Robert Brewer, Theatre Arts, College of Fine & Perform-
ing Arts
James Busser, Sport & Leisure Studies, College of Human
Performance & Development
James Cross, Marketing, College of Business & Economics
*Nasser Daneshvary, Economics, College of Business &
Economics
*Charles Deutch, Biological Science, College of Science
& Mathematics
*Jeffrey Gelfer, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
David Hames, Management, College of Business & Economics
Paul Hintzen, Physics, College of Science & Mathematics
Vernon Hodge, Chemistry, College of Science & Mathe-
matics
*Cathy Hurst-Hoffman, Theatre Arts, College of Fine &
Performing Arts
*Malvin Jameson, Finance, College of Business & Economics
Jeffrey Kern, Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
Lawrence Klein, History, College of Liberal Arts
Audrey Mc Cool, Food & Beverage, College of Hotel
Administration
Marilyn Ohlausen, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
Ernest Peck, Dean, College of Science & Mathematics
Pasha Rafat, Art, College of Fine & Performing Arts
*Willard Rollings, History, College of Liberal Arts
Dimitri Shalin, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts
*Mehran Tamadonfar, Political Science, College of
Liberal Arts
David Weiller, Music, College of Fine & Performing Arts
Susan Whiston, Counseling & Educational Psychology,
College of Education
Richard Wiley, English, College of Liberal Arts
*Martha Young, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
Stanley Zehm, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
C. Community College of Southern Nevada - President Meacham
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Carolyn Anderson-Stewart, Medical Records, Science &
Health
Bette Brickman, Developmental Studies, Arts, Hum & SS
Frances Brown, Nursing, Science & Health
Dorothy Chase, Developmental Studies, Arts, Hum & SS
Thymios Carabas, English & Foreign Language, Arts, Hum
& SS
Alexandra d'Aste-Surcouf, English & Foreign Language,
Arts, Hum & SS
Victoria Dominguez, Acct & Finance, Business
Albert Fisher, Acct & Finance, Business
Frazine Jasper, Nursing, Science & Health
James Pomeroy, Arch & Graph Tech, Ind & Serv Tech
Theresa Raglin, Dental Hygiene, Science & Health
Leslie Shipp, English & Foreign Language, Arts, Hum &
SS
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Remington
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Georgeanna Smith, Nursing
Edgar Nickel, Learning Resource Center
Carl T. Cook, Automotive
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Barbara Bowes, Nursing
Richard Brand, Public Service
Amedeo Leon Lucchesi, Electronics
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992,
to the following:
Roy Askins, Sociology/Psychology, Academic Affairs
Connie Capurro, Counseling, Administrative Affairs
Irene Joanette, Business, Academic Affairs
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
33. 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 9-10, 1992 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends the following promotions, effective July 1, 1992:
John A. Anderson to Professor of Geology, Mines
Thomas C. Barcia to Associate Professor of Radiology,
Medicine
Robert E. Blesse to Rank IV, Library
*Brent Bowman to Associate Professor Accounting/CIS,
Business Administration
*Mary Ann Demchak to Associate Professor of Curriculum
& Instruction, Education
*Larry M. Engstrom to Associate Professor of Music,
Arts & Science
Dwight Egbert to Professor of Electrical Engineering,
Engineering
Joanna Frueh to Associate Professor of Art, Arts &
Science
Fritz Grupe to Associate Professor of Accounting/CIS,
Business Administration
Mark R. Hall to Professor of Microbiology, Medicine
Thomas Harris to Professor of Agricultural Economics,
Agriculture
*Donald C. Helm to Professor of Geology, Nevada Bureau
of Mines & Geology, Mines
Gregory Highison to Professor of Anatomy, Medicine
Joseph R. Hume to Professor of Physiology, Medicine
*Mark B. Judkins to Associate Professor of Veterinary
Medicine, Agriculture
*Kathleen Keef to Associate Professor of Physiology,
Medicine
Trudy Larson to Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Medicine
F. Roy Mac Kintosh to Professor of Internal Medicine,
Medicine
*Nancy L. Markee to Associate Professor of Agricultural
Economics, Agriculture
Donald B. Mc Gregor to Professor of Surgery, Medicine
Denise Mc Kee to Associate Professor of Family & Com-
munity Medicine, Medicine
John Mills to Professor of Accounting, Business Admin-
istration
*Colleen Murray to Associate Professor of Human Develop-
ment & Family Studies, Human & Community Sciences
Linda P. Newman to Rank IV, Library
Kenneth J. Peak to Professor of Criminal Justice, Arts
& Science
*Michael Robinson to Associate Professor of Curriculum
& Instruction, Education
Jeffrey R. Seeman to Professor of Biochemistry, Agri-
culture
Susan Stewart to Rank III, Library
*Roger F. Walker to Associate Professor of Range, Wild-
life & Forestry, Agriculture
Glee M. Willis to Rank III, Library
B. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommends
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1992:
J. Chow to Rank IV, Research Professor, Energy & Envi-
ronmental Engineering Center
S. Tyler to Rank III, Associate Research Professor,
Water Resources Center
B. Wharton to Rank IV, Research Professor, Biological
Sciences Center
C. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends the following promotions, effective July 1,
1992:
John Bowers to Full Professor of English, College of
Liberal Arts
*Nasser Daneshvary to Associate Professor of Economics,
College of Business & Economics
*Charles Deutch to Associate Professor of Biological
Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics
Anthony Ferri to Associate Professor of Communication
Studies, College of Liberal Arts
*Jeffrey Gelfer to Associate Professor of Instructional
& Curricular Studies, College of Education
*Cathy Hurst-Hoffman to Associate Professor of Theatre
Arts, College of Fine & Performing Arts
*Melvin Jameson to Associate Professor of Finance,
College of Business & Economics
W. Paul Jones to Full Professor of Counseling & Educa-
tional Psychology, College of Education
Cathie Kelly to Associate Professor of Art, College of
Fine & Performing Arts
Thurston Miller to Librarian II
*Willard Rollings to Associate Professor of History,
College of Liberal Arts
Stephen Rowland to Full Professor of Geoscience,
College of Science & Mathematics
James Selser to Full Professor of Physics, College of
Science & Mathematics
Jeffrey Stitt to Associate Professor of English, College
of Liberal Arts
*Mehran Tamadonfar to Associate Professor of Political
Science, College of Liberal Arts
Robert Winokur to Associate Professor of Biological
Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics
*Martha Young to Associate Professor of Instructional
& Curricular Studies, College of Education
*Also recommended for Award of Tenure.
Because of a lack of quorum, Chairman Sparks directed that the
remaining items on the agenda be placed on the next regularly
scheduled Board meeting in April.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
02-27-1992