March 1-2, 1996
03-01-1996
Pages 162-184
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
March 1, 1996
The Board of Regents met on March 1, 1996 in Room B-105, Building
B, West Charleston Campus, Community College of Southern Nevada,
6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Madison Graves, II, Chairman
Mr. Mark Alden
Ms. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mr. David L. Phillips
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Dr. James Eardley
Others present: Chancellor Richard Jarvis
General Counsel Donald Klasic
Vice Chancellor John Richardson
Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Carol Harter, UNLV
President Richard Moore, CCSN
President James Randolph, WNCC
President Ronald Remington, GBC
President James Taranik, DRI
President Kenneth Wright, TMCC
Secretary Mary Lou Moser
Also in attendance were Faculty Senate Chairs Scott Casper, UNR;
Jerry Landwer, UNLV; Sonny Lyerly, CCSN; Larry Hyslop, GBC; Linda
Stetter, TMCC; Richard French, DRI; Richard Riendeau, WNCC; and
Becky Seibert, System Administration. Student Government leaders
were also present: Glenn Booth, UNR; Barbara Mc Millian, CCSN;
John Cole, TMCC; Sabrina Mc Kinley; Ken Harlan, GSA-UNLV.
Chairman Madison Graves called the meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
with all Regents present except Dr. Eardley, Mr. Phillips, Mrs.
Gallagher and Mrs. Price.
1. Introductions
Mrs. Berkley introduced Ms. Amy Williams, Ms. Jody Evans and
Ms. Patty Wallifiser, a camera crew present to film a seg-
ment on women leaders.
President Carol Harter introduced Provost Dr. Douglas
Ferraro, Dr. Sandra O'Dell and Graduate Dean Dr. Ron Smith.
President Wright introduced newly appointed Vice President
for Academic and Student Affairs Shanon Christianson and
Vice President for Resource Management David Keebler.
Chairman Graves introduced Dr. Paul Meacham, Regents' Pro-
fessor at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Meacham is
the former President of the Community College of Southern
Nevada.
2. Chairman's Report
Chairman Madison Graves announced the Regents had hosted
a reception the previous evening to honor outstanding stu-
dents, faculty and employees of CCSN, UNLV and DRI. 62
individuals were recognized, having been chosen by their
respective Campus organizations as providing exemplary
service to the institutions. Mr. Graves expressed his
deep appreciation on behalf of the Board and himself for
these special individuals.
Dr. Derby reported that she and Mrs. Price had attended the
ACCT National Legislative Seminar in Washington, D. C. The
seminar focused on federal student aid. A bill has been
introduced which would rescind a number of areas of aid for
students. The trend is away from grants and toward loans
to pay for their education. Dr. Derby and Mrs. Price met
with the Nevada Congressional delegation to express concern
on behalf of students for this bill which would limit ac-
cess to higher education for many needy students.
3. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Jarvis commended the outstanding students and
employees who had been honored at the reception the previous
evening.
Presidents' Reports:
President Ron Remington reported that GBC is involved in new
cooperative arrangements with the County School Districts.
An "Odessey of the Mind" was held with 400 school youngsters
participating. GBC has had a 15-20% increase in enrollment
this Spring.
Mrs. Gallagher entered the meeting.
President Carol Harter reported that student athlete Daren
Dorsey has been asked to serve a 2-year term on a national
NCAA student-athlete committee. Mr. Dorsey has a 3.6 GPA
and is a competitive golfer. Black History Month was being
celebrated with numerous activities, including a visit by
former boxer Mohammed Ali, whose daughter Maryum Ali cur-
rently attends UNLV. Dr. Harter related that 140 firms had
participated in Career Day at UNLV to talk with students
concerning potential employment. Approximately 120 Alums
have been involved in a program of visiting classrooms.
President Joe Crowley reported on the annual Presidential
Scholar's Dinner for prospective students and on the Minor-
ity Leaders' Breakfast held in Las Vegas. He thanked Chan-
cellor Jarvis for his participation in the Education Summit
held at Harrah's, Reno, recently, which sought to improve
ties between local companies and educational institutions.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 27 for the new
Education building on the Campus.
Mrs. Price entered the meeting.
President Richard Moore announced that Chancellor Jarvis is
teaching a course at CCSN on Tuesday evenings. Joyceleyn
Elders was among the participants in their Black History
Month celebration. CCSN is predicting a Spring enrollment
of 23,000 headcount.
President Jim Taranik announced that Dr. Hector De Luca has
been selected as the 9th recipient of the prestigious Nevada
Medal. Dr. De Luca is known for his contributions in bio-
chemistry related to the role of vitamins D and A in human
metabolism. Dr. De Luca will give lectures at UNLV and UNR
and the Nevada Medal Dinner, given in his honor, will be
held April 19 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
President Ken Wright related that cooperative relationships
are being formed between TMCC and business and industry.
21 students from Trainer Middle School will attend a week-
long session at TMCC this Summer to acquaint them with the
College. TMCC is filming for the Governor's Office a docu-
mentary of children who have lived in the Mansion.
President Randolph reported on a student art show and on a
forthcoming multi-cultural fair.
4. Appointment, Deputy to the Chancellor for External Relations
Chancellor Jarvis recommended the appointment of Ms. Suzanne
Ernst as Deputy to the Chancellor for External Relations,
effective April 1, 1996, at a salary of $73,143. (Ms. Ernst
is currently under the employer paid PERS retirement system
and must remain in that system in that status. The salary
of $73,143 plus employer paid retirement is equivalent to a
salary of $80,000 employer/employee shared retirement con-
tribution.)
Ms. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment of Suzanne
Ernst as Deputy to the Chancellor for External Relations,
effective April 1, 1996, at a salary of $73,143. Ms.
Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
5. Appointment, Interim Director, University Press
Chancellor Jarvis recommended appointment of Ms. Margaret
Dalrymple as Interim Director of the University Press at a
salary of $60,000, effective February 12, 1996 through the
appointment of a new Director.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the appointment of Margaret
Dalrymple as Interim Director of the University of Nevada
Press, at a salary of $60,000, effective February 12, 1996
through the appointment of a new Director. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
6. Appointment, Interim Director, System Computing Services
Chancellor Jarvis recommended the appointment of Mr. Davan
Weddle as Interim Executive Director of System Computing
Services at a salary of $91,500, effective February 12, 1996
through June 1997.
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the appointment of Mr. Davan
Weddle as Interim Executive Director of System Computing
Services at a salary of $91,500, effective February 12,
1996 through June 1997. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
7. Regents Workshop: Development of 1997-99 UCCSN Biennial
Budget Request
Chancellor Jarvis and Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes led a
discussion on budget objectives, parameters and preliminary
recommendations from the Chancellor and the Council of Pres-
idents.
Vice Chancellor Anderes presented an outline concerning
budget preparation and the resources which support budget
building. The request will be for 1) the Adjusted Base
Budget, 2) the Maintenance Budget allowing for inflation
and enrollment increases, and 3) Enhancement which will
include new initiatives both formula and non-formula, equip-
ment, and salary increases for FY 97-99. Assumptions under-
lying priority setting include the application of formulas
to project funding need, enrollment expectations, legisla-
tive and gubernatorial expectations, institutional priori-
ties and Board policies and planning objectives. It was
pointed out that it is incumbent upon UCCSN to support the
expected enrollment growth, even though most institutions
did not meet their enrollment projections last year. Dr.
Anderes stated that the State Economic Forum will be making
their projects for State resources, and at this time it
appears there will be more dollars available. However, the
demands on the State will also be increased in the area of
prisons, K-12 growth and federal mandates.
Mr. Phillips entered the meeting.
Chancellor Jarvis stated the System is working hard to tell
the story of needs. Ms. Berkley pointed out that there will
be a very large deficit in State Industrial Insurance System
which will have to be addressed. In answer to a question
from Mrs. Sparks concerning whether UCCSN should attempt to
restore its share of the State budget to 20%, Chancellor
Jarvis stated he was not sure there is political support for
a flat percentage. It will be necessary to provide con-
vincing backup and information on programs, needs, etc.
Chancellor Jarvis presented information on enrollments.
Nevada has a very low rate of high school students continu-
ing on to higher education. There is a strong commitment
to part-time students over 30 years of age. Based on pre-
liminary enrollments, the estimated projections are for a
5-6% increase for the biennium. In response to Mrs. Price's
question concerning why high school students are not coming
to System institutions, Chancellor Jarvis answered that
there are many theories, but no research has been done that
would develop statistics. He added that the enrollment
growth picture will be refinded for the Board meeting in
April. Dr. Jarvis stated that the System must demonstrate
demand for our institutions in order to persuade the State
to devote more funds to higher education.
Mr. Alden left the meeting.
Mrs. Price stated that it was the Board's role to protect
the academic side and did not feel UCCSN should be involved
in economic development. Mrs. Gallagher questioned if en-
rollments were higher would there be a need to cap enroll-
ment. Dr. Jarvis stated that the formulas will be driven by
enrollment projections, and it was his hope that there would
be excess demand and more Nevadans will want to attend our
institutions. Mr. Klaich stated he felt the projections
should be based on how many students want to attend. Mrs.
Gallagher wondered what would happen if, after the budget
has been submitted, the growth exceeds the projections.
President Moore stated that more adjunct faculty would be
hired and the institutions would hold classes in high
schools at night. He continued that the institutions
would like to hire full time faculty if the budget allows,
but CCSN has had growth without more resources. President
Harter stated that UNLV grew beyond the resources available
and they were unable to provide courses. The University
needs to shape enrollment in order to protect quality be-
cause fewer dollars per FTE means that the qualify suffers.
Chancellor Jarvis presented a preliminary list of multi-
Campus initiatives for the comming biennium:
1) Student Access - Managing enrollment growth and support-
ing student financial aid.
2) Quality - Increasing operating support for programs,
securing reasonable salary adjustments and increasing
Community College full-time to part-time faculty ratio.
3) Information Technology - Expanding operating and equip-
ment support, building distance education opportunities
with K-12.
4) Maintaining adequate equipment (other than computing).
5) Environmental Safety and Campus Security - Hazardous
material management, Campus security program expansion
and radiation safety.
6) Diversity - Improving access for the disabled, expanding
gender equity initiatives, expanding minority recruit-
ment and retention.
7) Research and Economic Development - Manufacturing As-
sistance Partnership (MAP) collaborations, workforce
development program expansion, and applied research
initiatives. Single Campus initiatives:
a) Law School Setup
b) School of Medicine
The discussion on Capital Improvement request is continued on
page 183, after item 25.
Mr. Alden returned to the meeting.
8. Closed Session
Upon motion by Mrs. Berkley, seconded by Mr. Alden, the
Board moved to a closed session for purposes of discussion
of the character, alleged misconduct, professional compe-
tence, or physical or mental health of employees and persons
who are not employees of the UCCSN in accordance with NRS
241.030.
The Board moved to closed session at 11:30 A.M. and reconvened
at 1:50 P.M. with all Regents present except Dr. Eardley.
9. Approved the 1996 Regents Outstanding Student Awards
The Board of Regents annually determines an outstanding stu-
dent at each of the Community Colleges and an outstanding
undergraduate and graduate student from each of the Uni-
versities. Campus Presidents presented the following rec-
ommendations for 1996 Regents Outstanding Student awards:
Kevin Kirkeby - Great Basin College
Jennifer Collier - Western Nevada Community College
Kim R. Wescott - Community College of Southern Nevada
Deanna R. Hobbs - Truckee Meadows Community College
Shannon Lee Siciliano, Undergraduate; Kevin Thompson,
Graduate - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Matthew C. Exline, Undergraduate; Julie A. Robinson,
Graduate - University of Nevada, Reno
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the 1996 Regents Outstanding
Student Award recipients as presented by the Presidents.
Mr. Phillips seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved the 1996 Honorary Associate Degrees
Approved the following individuals to receive the Honorary
Associate Degrees to be awarded during Commencement ceremo-
nies on the Community College Campuses in May:
TMCC: Dr. John Caserta, Moya Olsen Lear
Mr. Klaich moved approval to award the Honorary Associate
Degree from Truckee Meadows Community College to Dr. John
Caserta and Mrs. Moya Olsen Lear. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
CCSN: Dr. Brian Cram, Mrs. Ruby Duncan, Mr. Michael Meyer
Mrs. Sparks moved approval to award the Honorary Associate
Degree from the Community College of Southern Nevada to Dr.
Brian Cram, Mrs. Ruby Duncan and Mr. Michael Meyer. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carred.
GBC : Mr. Robert Vaughn
Mr. Phillips moved approval to award the Honorary Associate
Degree from the Great Basin Community College to Mr. Robert
Vaughan. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
WNCC: Mr. Rollan Melton, Mr. Elmo De Ricco, Dr. Robert
Scott
Mr. Mark Alden moved approval to award the Honorary Associ-
ate Degree from Western Nevada Community College to Mr.
Rollan Melton, Mr. Elmo De Ricco and Dr. Robert Scott. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
11. Approved 1996 Honorary Doctorates
Approved Honorary Doctorate Degrees be awarded for 1996 for
the following individuals. Degrees will be bestowed at
Commencement ceremonies on the University Campuses in May.
UNR : Mr. Don Frazier, Mr. George Gund, III
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to award the Honorary Doctor-
ate Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno to Mr. Don
Frazier and Mr. George Gund, III. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
UNLV: Dr. Brian Cram, Mr. Robert Laxalt
Mrs. Nancy Price moved approval to award the Honorary Doc-
torate Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to
Dr. Brian Cram and Mr. Robert Laxalt. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
12. Approved 1996 Distinguished Nevadans
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 following individuals were approved
to receive the 1996 Distinguished Nevadan award and will be
honored at Commencement ceremonies in May:
Northern Nevada: Countess Angela Dandini
Dr. Morris Gallagher
Mr. William and Dr. Barbara Thornton
Ms. Sue Wagner
Dr. Derby moved approval to confer the award of Distinguish-
ed Nevadan on Countess Angela Dandini, Mr. Morris Gallagher,
Mr. William and Dr. Barbara Thornton and Ms. Sue Wagner.
Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
Southern Nevada: Mr. William Bennett
Mr. James Cashman, III (posthumously)
Dr. Christina Hixson
Mr. Grant Sawyer (posthumously)
Ms. Berkley moved to confer the award of Distinguished
Nevadan on Mr. William Bennett, Mr. James Cashmann, III,
Dr. Christina Hixson and Mr. Grant Sawyer. Mr. Alden
seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved the Academic, Research & Student Affairs Committee
Report
Chair Shelley Berkley presented the following report of in-
formation items discussed at the February 8, 1996 meeting
of the Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee:
Report on Research Developments and Trends
System Research Vice Presidents Ken Hunter, Robert
Wharton and Donald Baepler reported on the growth of
research and other sponsored projects in the System.
From 1987 to 1995 annual research and other sponsored
project funding in the UCCSN increased from $47 million
to more than $110 million, which represents a 10% an-
nualized growth over that time period.
In the last 9 years nearly $700 million in research and
other sponsored projects has been done in the 3 UCCSN
research institutions. Given standard economic multi-
pliers, this $700 million has pumped more than $1.5
billion into Nevada's economy.
Grant and contract funding has slowed over the last 3
fiscal years. This slowing can be partially attributed
to more competition for dwindling federal research
dollars.
Greater than 2/3 of the grants and contracts received by
UCCSN research institutions come from the federal gov-
ernment. While this is consistent with levels of fed-
eral funding at other American Universities, it does
place UCCSN research institutions at risk to reductions
in federal funding of University research.
On a percentage of research support basis, UNLV appears
to be at greatest risk with nearly 90% of its funding
coming from the federal government. DRI and UNR appear
to be at a lower risk with federal funding representing
72% and 70% respectively. However, since UNR has the
largest dollar amount of federal funding, it actually
has more to lose.
The next few years will be "tough" ones for our research
institutions and will require a great deal more time and
effort in securing funding.
Distance Education Report - Vice Chancellor John Richardson
reported on Distance Education program in the System:
A. Status of Compressed Video Offerings. Since the first
course offerings on the Compressed Video network, the
number of courses and sites has grown considerably.
In Fall, 1993, 70 students were enrolled in distance
education courses - 31 by interactive video. By Fall,
1995, 4 Campuses taught 18 courses to 365 students.
The largest number of students are enrolled in WNCC
courses - 230.
Lower division general education and nursing-related
courses were provided by the Community Colleges, while
the Universities focused on upper division nursing and
management offerings. Courses were delivered to 7 sites
in Carson City, Elko, Fallon, Hawthorne, Las Vegas, Reno
and Winnemucca, as well as an additional 2 sites through
other technologies. No special fees were charged by the
Universities to students enrolling in courses taught
through Compressed Video; however, GBC and WNCC have
assessed fees to students ranging from $20 to $45 per
course.
B. UCCSN Distance Education Enrollment Projections, Spring
1996 - Spring 1997. All 7 institutions plan to offer a
variety of distance education courses not only to Col-
lege students at UCCSN sites, but also from Colleges to
high schools within the State, between high schools,
and to Nevada teachers. Students will be able to enroll
in courses offered through delivery modes ranging from
Compressed Video and ITFS to the Internet, Desk Top
Video and of the computer applications. It is estimated
that from Spring 1996 through Spring 1997 over 12,600
students will enroll in distance education courses.
Over the next biennium, 412 courses will be delivered
to 27 sites in Nevada, many in rural areas of the State
which have not been previously accessible.
With the increased funds provided by the legislative
appropriation through Senate Bill 204, 222 of these
courses have been made possible, and over 7000 students
will directly benefit. These offerings are in addition
to the many courses which were already scheduled prior
to the allocation of these special funds. In Spring
1996 alone, an additional 44 courses and over 1000 stu-
dents will gain from increased funding.
A detailed report on UCCSN Distance Education is avail-
able from Dr. Richardson's office.
Institutional Review of Existing Programs
Vice Chancellor Richardson presented an overview of the
reports submitted this year from the Campuses on the
review of their existing academic programs over the past
year. These reports are on file in the office of Aca-
demic Affairs.
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the Academic, Research and
Student Affairs Committee report. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
13.1 1996 Regents Researcher and Creative Activity Awards
Approved the following individuals for the 1996 Awards.
Regents' policy calls for the Academic, Research and Student
Affairs Committee to consider the recommendations of the
selection committee for the Nevada Regents Researcher and
Creative Activity Awards. The Awards include a special
medal and a check for $5000. The Committee recommended
the following individuals:
Regents Researcher Award - Dr. David P. Westfall, Professor
and Chairman of Pharmacology, University of Nevada
School of Medicine
Regents Creative Activity Award - Professor Virko Baley,
Department of Music, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ms. Berkley moved approval of Dr. David P. Westfall as
Regents 1996 Researcher, and Professor Virko Baley as Re-
gents 1996 Creative Activity Award recipient. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
13.2 Approved Academic Master Plan, GBC
The Board of Regents' planning process calls for the review
and approval of Campus academic master plans prior to the
submission of the UCCSN budget request. After review by
the Committee, the Great Basin College Academic Master Plan
was recommended for approval with exception of references
made to 4-year degree programs at the 2-year institution.
It is anticipated that other 2-year institutions within the
System will request similar programs. A full discussion
will be held when all plans have been submitted. The Plan
is on file in the Regents Office.
Ms. Berkley recommended approval of the GBC Academic Master
Plan with the exception of references made to 4-year degree
programs at the 2-year institution. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
13.3 Approved the A. S. Degree in Environmental Science, CCSN
The Committee recommends approval of the A. S. in Environ-
mental Science at CCSN. This program has been designed as
a transfer degree for students who are seeking a strong
science and mathematics foundation. It will meet the lower
division requirements of UNLV's bachelor programs in En-
vironmental Studies. Ref. A, on file in the Regents Office.
Ms. Berkley recommended approval of the A. S. Degree in
Environmental Science at CCSN. Mr. Phillips seconded.
Motion carried.
13.4 Approved Concept of New Student Teaching and Internship
Fee, UNLV
The Committee received a request from UNLV to establish new
student teaching and internship fees at UNLV. Education
majors would pay $250 per course to cover the costs of the
individual instruction they receive from master teachers
for their student teaching experience. An identical $250
special course fee for graduate internships in Counseling,
Educational Administration and Special Education is also
being proposed. These fees would be phased in over a 3-year
period as follows:
1996-97 - $ 75 per course
1997-98 - 150 per course
1998-99 250 per course
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the concept of a new fee at
UNLV for student teaching and internships. Dr. Derby
seconded.
Mrs. Price objected to this fee, stating it violates the
fundamental concept with interns and will require them to
pay for their internships and for student teaching. She
asked that this be made a part of the budget request to the
State. President Harter explained that the University must
pay for the supervisors and mentors. Vice President Ferraro
stated that this special expense will only be paid by the
student who benefits from the course. Dean Ron Smith stated
that UNLV is developing a scholarship drive to assist stu-
dents in this area. The Financial Aid office has also been
asked to assist where possible.
Motion carried.
13.5 Approved Organizational Units
The Committee reviewed the reports of the following organi-
zational units and recommends approval:
CCSN Honors College, Ref. B
CCSN Southern Nevada Public Safety Training Center,
Ref. C
UNLV Southwestern Social Science Research Center,
Ref. D
UNLV Center for Urban Water Conservation, Ref. E
UNLV Center for Mechanical and Environmental Systems
Technology, Ref. F
WNCC Center for Excellence, Ref. G
The UNLV Centers are existing units which have been in oper-
ation for several years. The proposals for CCSN and WNCC
are new and will be implemented later this year. References
are filed in the Regents Office.
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the Organizational Units as
presented. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approved the Audit Committee Report
Chair Mark Alden presented the report of the Audit Committee
meeting held February 7, 1996. There were 3 information
items on the agenda for this meeting:
1. The Committee received a follow-up report on bank recon-
ciliations being conducted at UNLV. At that time, the
reconciliations were up to date as of February 2, 1996
with 3 exceptions. These will all be brought up to date
by early March. UNR has been helpful in assisting with
the resoluion of the internal problems.
2. A discussion was held on a reporting procedure to the
Committee on theft/embezzlement occurrences. Staff were
assigned to report on a quarterly basis.
3. The Committee received a report on the status of ex-
ternal auditors:
Deloitte & Touche: The A-133 reports will be presented
at the March meeting.
Coopers-Lybrand: These auditors have met with all in-
stitutions except Great Basin College and WNCC and those
meetings will be scheduled soon. The Coopers auditors
are involved in preliminary work and have been meeting
with the institutions on UBIT.
LCB Auditors have been reviewing policies and discussing
with their administration the final steps of the audit.
They will be reviewing specific issues in depth February
through July. A final written report will be sent to
the System in late July, after which the System will
have an opportunity to respond.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the report. Mr. Klaich second-
ed. Motion carried.
14.1 Approved the Internal Audit Reports
The Committee reviewed the following Internal Audit reports
and recommends approval:
Student Financial Services Office, UNR
Instructional Media Services Digital Maintenance, UNR
Performing Arts Center, UNLV
Lab Fees, TMCC
The recommendations of Internal Audit have been accepted by
the institutions and corrections have been implemented.
Ref. H is on file in the Regents Office.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the Internal Audit reports as
preented. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
15. Approved the Campus Environment Committee Report
Chair Jill Derby presented the report on the meeting of the
Campus Environment Committee held February 8, 1996. The
Committee discussed the following items:
Campus Safety - Committee members reviewed the information
on Campus Safety issues from the December 14, 1995 meeting
and discussed future action. It was suggested that a key
role for the Committee should be to serve as a conduit for
information to the full Board. It was requested that the
Chancellor and his staff prepare a report to the Board
using the information gathered by the Committee; information
from the System Safety, Health and Environmental Protection
Advisory Committee (SHEPAC); and input from appropriate
Campus personnel. This report will be presented in a work-
shop session at the April Board meeting so that the issue
of Campus Safety could be considered during the biennial
budget discussions.
Diversity - Committee members heard a summary review of
UCCSN diversity efforts for the period 1987 through 1996.
It was noted that staff in the System Administration office
will compile the annual UCCSN Affirmative Action report
this Spring and that the report will be submitted to the
Committee for review. The report will also contain a com-
parison of affirmative action against the Board adopted
diversity goals.
A discussion was held to expand outreach efforts by this
Committee on behalf of the Board to various communities
throughout the State. The Chancellor and his staff will
work with Regent Phillips, Diversity Sub-Committee Chair,
to develop an update on System diversity efforts that can
be sent to various community leaders who have participated
in past System efforts.
The Committee discussed the importance of a statement by
the Board concerning its policy on diversity and affirmative
action in light of recent developments in California. Mem-
bers requested that the Chancellor work with the Board Chair
in developing a statement of reaffirmation of Board policy
that could be considered at the March 1 Board meeting.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the report. Ms. Berkley second-
ed. Motion carried.
16. Approved the Chancellor Evaluation Committee Report
Regent Graves stated the Committee met on January 13, 1996
and is in the process of compiling a report to be presented
to the Board in April.
Mr. Graves moved approval of the report. Mr. Klaich second-
ed. Motion carried.
17. Approved the Finance and Planning Committee Report
Chairman Dorothy Gallagher presented the report on the meet-
ing of the Finance and Planning Committee held February 7,
1996. The following information items were discussed:
A. Budget Development
Vice Chancellor Anderes led a discussion on the prepara-
tion and development for the 1997-99 Biennial Budget
Request. The Council of Presidents have begun prelimi-
nary discussions of priorities and parameters. These
were included in discussions during the workshop this
morning.
The System Business Officers have been reviewing the
formulas used in budget preparation and have prepared
short- and long-term recommendations for changes which
were to be presented to the Council of Presidents.
B. Review of Business Centers
Vice President Ashok Dhingra and Vice President Norval
Pohl presented reports on the Business Centers which
were established by the Board in 1977.
Business Center - North
The duties and responsibilities have greatly increased
over the years. In 1985 the State Personnel Department
delegated the classified personnel function to the Bus-
iness Centers. Although State policies and procedures
are still followed, the process is much speedier and
more services are now provided by the Business Centers
to the Campuses. The Centers also handle all purchasing
inasmuch as UCCSN receives an educational discount which
means, for the most part, lower costs to the System.
UCCSN still has the option of using the State Purchasing
if so desired. With all the federal changes, the pay-
roll function has become much more complex.
The Business Center North began with 26 positions in
1977 and has increased to 29 in 1996. A request was
made for additional staffing and UNR has allocated 5
positions and DRI has allocated 1 position beginning
this year.
Annually, BCN processes 78,000 paychecks, does 470 re-
cruitments, handles 6,700 applications and last year
completed 270 classification studies and 30 special
studies, and processed 9,200 purchase orders.
Business Center South
BCS services UNLV and CCSN, with services split 80-20.
In 1987 they expended $80 million, and in 1995 expendi-
tures amounted to $200 million. BCS has requested that
certain accounting functions be reassigned to CCSN,
which will be discussed later in this report.
C. Fees
Vice Chancellor Anderes reported that all Campus fee
requests will be presented at this March meeting (Item
20). The presentation will consist of a summary of new
fees, a summary and impact of continuing fees, and a
cost for a typical student.
D. Loan for UNLV
The Committee heard a report on a request from UNLV to
seek a loan for remodeling the Sam Boyd Silverbowl.
However, that request will depend on funding from the
Las Vegas Convention Authority for repayment. (It has
since been learned that LVCA will not provide the nec-
essary funding, so the request has been withdrawn.)
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Finance and Planning
Committee report. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
17.1 Approved Reassignment at Business Center South
The Committee received reports from the Business Centers
North and South regarding the services provided and project-
ed directions for the future. Business Center South is
specifically seeking to reassign certain functions to the
Campus. The Committee recommends approval. Ref. I is filed
in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the reassignments at Busi-
ness Center South. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
18. Approved the Investment Committee Report
Chairman Carolyn Sparks presented a report of the Investment
Committee meeting held February 29, 1996. The Committee
heard a report from Cambridge and Associates on the UCCSN
Permanent Endowment Fund Investment Performance Results for
the period ended December 31, 1995.
At the January 18, 1996 meeting the Committee directed staff
to invest unallocated cash in the amount of $1.7 million to
the Sanford Bernstein Fixed Account, and confirmed the ac-
tion taken by staff.
After discussion of the performance, the Committee agreed to
terminate the GMO Core Fund because of changes they had made
in their guidelines which calls for use of derivatives. The
Committee approved the withdrawal of 1/2 of the funds to be
invested in an index fund temporarily until the UCCSN pol-
icy can be reviewed and final decision made. The Committee
felt this would better protect the endowment funds.
Mrs. Sparks moved to accept the report of the Investment
Committee. Mr. Alden seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda as contained in Ref. J:
(1) Approved the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting
held January 12, 1996.
(2) Approved Emeritus Status as recommended by the insti-
tutions:
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley
recommended promotion to Emeritus status for the
following:
Harold F. Bonham, Jr., Research Geologist, Emeri-
tus, effective July 1, 1996.
Richard D. Burkhart, Professor of Chemistry,
Emeritus, effective January 1, 1996
Gerald L. Dales, Jr., Associate Professor of Sur-
gery, Emeritus, effective January 1, 1996
James R. Firby, Professor of Geology and Paleon-
tology, Emeritus, effective July 1, 1996
Arnold H. Greenhouse, Professor of Medicine, Emer-
itus, effective July 1, 1996
Ely Haimowitz, Professor of Music, Emeritus, ef-
fective July 1, 1996
Adolf E. Hieke, Associate Professor of English,
Emeritus, effective July 1, 1996
Grant F. Leneaux, Ph. D., Associate Professor,
Foreign Lanuages & Literatures, Emeritus,
effective July 1, 1996
Pat Hardy Lewis, Counselor, Emeritus, effective
February 7, 1996
Robert G. Proctor, M. D., Clinical Professor,
Emeritus, effective January 1, 1996
(3) Approved Leave of Absence, UNR - President Crowley
recommended a two year leave of absence for Donald C.
Helm who will be at Morgan State University in a
position funded by a grant from the U. S. Department
of Energy. The period of the leave would be from
February 20, 1996 to February 19, 1998 without pay.
(4) Approved Sick Leave, UNLV - President Harter requested
an extension of sick leave for Roosevelt Fitzgerald,
a lecturer in Anthropology and Ethnic Studies. Mr.
Fitzgerald received extended sick leave through the
Fall 1995 semester and is still unable to return to
work. Another extension is requested through June 30,
1996.
(5) Approved College of Agriculture Advisory Committee,
UNR - President Crowley recommended the following in-
dividuals for appointment to the College of Agricul-
ture Advisory Committee for the period 1996 through
1998:
Mr. Jim Connelley, Mountain City
Mr. Tim Hafen, Pahrump
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen, Reno
Mr. Bob Quilici, Reno
Mr. Deloyd Satterthwaite, Tuscarosa
(6) Approved College of Architecture Advisory Board, UNLV
- President Harter requested approval of the follow-
ing individuals for appointment to an Advisory Board
to the College of Architecture, Construction Manage-
ment and Planning:
Mr. Michael Alcorn Mr. Frank Martin
Mr. Richard Beckman Mr. Lundon Meeks
Mr. Joel Bergman Mr. Eric Raecke
Mr. Richard Bulls Mr. Ted Rexing
Mr. Steve Carpenter Mr. Johnny Ribeiro, Jr.
Mr. Parker Derrell Mr. Thomas J. Schoeman
Ms. Theresa Dowling Mr. Rick Sellers
Mr. Robert Fielden Mr. Russell Skuse
Mr. George Garlock Mr. Bill Snyder
Mr. Jess T. Holmes Ms. Sally Taraban
Mr. Rick Holmes Mr. J. A. Tiberti
Mr. Mark Hoverstein Mr. Brett Torino
Mr. Kevin Jeffers Mr. Bill Wells
Mr. Attila Lawrence Ms. Sally Taraban
Mr. Ray Lucchesi Mr. J. A. Tiberti
Mr. James Main
(7) Approved Advisory Board, CCSN - President Moore re-
quested approval of the following individuals to the
Advisory Board of the Community College of Southern
Nevada:
Active Membership: Associate Membership:
Mr. D. Michael Ballard Ms. Iris Bletsch
Mr. Edward V. De Renzis Mayor Robert A. Groesbeck
Ms. Thalia Dondero Ms. Carol A. Jackson
Mr. Michael J. Miller Mr. Leland G. Smith
Mr. Bobby L. Siller Mr. Leonard A. Wilson
Mr. Steven O. Spaulding
(8) Approved Expenditure of Capital Improvement Funds,
WNCC - Approved the expenditure of Capital Improvement
Funds at WNCC in the amount of $57,000 for the follow-
ing:
Standardizing/upgrading telephone
system on Carson Campus $57,000
(9) Approved Expenditure of Capital Improvement Funds,
CCSN - Approved the expenditure of Capital Improvement
Funds at CCSN in the amount of $686,000 for the fol-
lowing:
Traffic Light Installation - West Charleston $176,000
Lighting/Signage - West Charleston 150,000
Cheyenne Campus - Improvements include:
Automobile Program, Landscaping of Grounds,
Parking Repairs, Identify Signage and others 280,000
Grounds Landscaping - West Charleston 30,000
Miscellaneous Campus Improvements - Cheyenne,
Henderson, West Charleston 50,000
Total $686,000
(10) Approved Allocations of Grants-in-Aid, 1996-97 - 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 the past preceding Fall semes-
ter." 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 1995, the Offi-
cers request the following allocation of grants-in-aid
for Fall 1996-97:
In-State Out-of-State
UNR
Athletics 75 115
Music 60 45
International Studies 0 25
Native American 20 5
Other (General) 189 154
Total 344 344
UNLV
Athletics 139 139
Music 83 83
Native American 30* 10*
Other 335 335
Total 587 567
WNCC
Regents 128
Native American 20
Total 148
CCSN
Regents 610
Native American 2
Total 612
GBC
Regents 64
Native American 15
Veterans 5
Total 84
TMCC
Regents 254
Native American 12
Total 266
*The allocation for Native American grants-in-aid is
not included in the 3% maximum and represents a
separate allocation.
(11) Approved Renewal of Lease, UNR - Approved request for
renewal of a ground lease between UNR and KCBN Radio.
In April, 1986, the Board of Regents entered into a
ground lease with KCBN Radio to lease a 5-acre radio
transmission tower site for a 10-year period. A 180-
foot radio tower and a small building were erected on
the site. Rental payments started at $5000 per year,
and periodically increased to $10,000 per year in 1993
to April 1996.
KCBN Radio is requesting a renewal of their lease to
the year 2013. The terms of the new lease would be
as follows:
$12,500 - April 11, 1996 to June 30, 2000
$12,500 + Annual CPI Adjustment - July 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2000
For the Board's consideration, KQLO Radio occupies a
similar tower site adjacent to the KCBN property and
pays an identical rental rate through 2013.
The College of Agriculture has given its approval to
renewing the lease.
(12) Approved Interagency Agreement Between UCCSN and State
Risk Management - Approved UCCSN to enter into an a-
greement with the State Risk Management Office to sup-
port the administration of the State Industrial Insur-
ance System (SIIS) accounts for calendar year 1996.
The agreement will increase the UCCSN ability to more
efficiently manage its retrospective rating plan with
SIIS and increase the opportunities for Systemwide
\avings. While the UCCSN remains relatively autono-
mous in its decision-making capacity, it benefits from
an association with other State entities working
through Risk Management.
(13) Approved Interlocal Agreements - Approved the follow-
ing Agreements:
A. Board of Regents/UNR and Washoe County (Assignment
of Water Rights)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : None
Purpose : Assignment of 1.12 acre feet of
ground water dedicated to Washoe
County for the Redfield Campus
property parcel map and develop-
ment by Pavich and Associates,
Inc.
B. Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State Health
Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: October 1, 1994 to September 30,
1999 (dates not amended)
Amount : Amendment of original contract
as follows: UNR to receive maxi-
mum of $61,000 for 2nd year or a
total of $118,000 through Septem-
ber 30, 1996 for the 1st 2 years.
Purpose : UNR to compile data on behavior-
al risk factors by Nevadans.
C. Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Department of
Transportation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Extension of time through March
31, 1996
Amount : Unchanged
Purpose : Characterization of Nevada's
binders and low temperature
properties of mixtures using SHRP
tests.
D. Board of Regents/UNR and Clark County (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $16,390 to UNR
Purpose : Desert Ecosystems and the Tor-
toise Education Program.
E. Board of Regents/UNR and Elko County (Lease Agree-
ment)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
for a term of 99 years
Amount : $10 per year to Elko County
Purpose : Relocation to Elko of Dodd/Beals
Fire Protection Training Academy.
F. Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Department of
Prisons (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through December 31, 1997
Amount : None
Purpose : Orvis School of Nursing Program
at the Department of Prisons.
G. Board of Regents/WNCC and the Nevada Department of
Transportation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1996
Amount : $10,000 to WNCC
Purpose : 40-Hour OSHA Training.
Mrs. Price requested a discussion of Item 10 on the Consent
Agenda.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exception of Item 10. Mr. Alden seconed. Motion carried.
(10) Approved Allocation of Grants-in-Aid - Mrs. Price
asked for an explanation of the allocation of grants-in-aid.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Allocation of Grants-in-
Aid. Mrs. Gallager seconded.
Vice Chancellor Anderes explained that by Statute, the Cam-
puses are allowed to award grants-in-aid equal to 3% of the
enrollment for the previous Fall. The State appropriates
an amount for grants-in-aid although the amount appropriated
is seldom enough to cover the actual number of grants which
could be awarded. President Crowley stated that the numbers
have a historical connotation and are revised each year and
presented to the Board for approval. The numbers shown in
this item are for the maximum number which could be awarded,
but they are not fully funded by the State; therefore, the
Campuses award grants only for the amount funded.
Motion carried. Mrs. Price voted no.
Mr. Klaich left the meeting.
20. Discussion of Fees
Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes stated that Ref. K (filed in the
Regents Office) contains all fee requests, exception tui-
tion and registration fees, from the Campuses. He related
that increased fees are related to inflation costs and not
many of those are increasing this year. UNLV has asked that
their request for student health and accident insurance fee
be withdrawn inasmuch as their bids came in lower than an-
ticipated at the time of the submission of the item.
Dr. Anderes presented information on the number of students
living in University housing and using dining passes. The
enrollment at UNLV is 13,166 and only 1,045 students live
in University facilities and also use dining facilities.
At UNR enrollment is 9,161 and only 950 live in University
facilities and 906 use dining passes. An orientation fee
for Freshmen and transfer students is required at both UNLV
and UNR. There are provisions made for students who cannot
afford the orientation fee and transfer students are able to
obtain the orientation information by phone. Mrs. Price
asked how much fees have increased over the last 3 years.
Ms. Berkley asked for a total cost per semester for full-
time students living on Campus and requiring meals and Mrs.
Price asked for similar information for part-time students.
Dr. Anderes stated that there are several meal plans avail-
able for students, therefore the cost would vary. Chairman
Graves asked that this information be available at the next
meeting for consideration with the increased fees.
21. Approved Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Chancellor Jarvis stated that the Presidents have forwarded
for Board consideration their recommendations for promotion
or assignment to rank. Each Campus has procedures for mak-
ing these decisions that include Department, Dean and Vice
Presidential review, as well as following policies which
have been approved by the Board. It has been the practice
of the Board to consider these promotions at 2 meetings,
the first for information, with action to follow at the
second meeting. Backup materials are on file in the System
Office. Chancellor Jarvis stated there was no Board policy
requiring that this item appear on 2 consecutive agendas
and, therefore, because of the thorough review on the Cam-
puses prior to their submission to the Board, suggested the
Board may wish to consider approving the recommendations at
a single meeting, or, the item could be brought back on a
Consent Agenda at the next meeting. Recommendations are
contained in Ref. L, filed in the Regents Office.
Mr. Alden moved approval of the recommendations for promo-
tion or assignment to rank as presented. Ms. Berkley
seconded.
Mrs. Sparks recalled that the 2-meeting requirement was put
in place because of a single telephone call when someone
objected to one of the recommendations. Mr. Graves stated
that the Presidents have followed policies and with the
review process on each Campus, he felt it was no longer
necessary for consideration at 2 meetings. Mrs. Gallagher
stated she felt the institutions were doing an exceptional
job with their reviews.
Motion carried.
22. Approved Recommendations for Appointment with Tenure
Approved the appointment with tenure as recommended by the
Campus Presidents. Each candidate has been evaluated and
reviewed in accordance with appropriate Board and Campus
policies. Ths list of candidates is contained in Ref. M,
filed with the permanent minutes.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the recommendations for
appointment with tenure as presented. Mr. Alden seconded.
Motion carried.
23. Reaffirmed Current Board Policy on Affirmative Action
The members of the Regents' Campus Environment Committee
requested that the Board of Regents review and reaffirm its
current policy on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative
Action and Student Recruitment and Retention as contained
in the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 1-3, attached
as Ref. N.
Dr. Derby moved approval to reaffirm the Board's policy on
Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Student
Recruitment and Retention as contained in the Handbook,
Title 4, Chapter 8, Sections 1-3. Ms. Berkley seconded.
Motion carried.
Dr. Derby left the meeting.
24. Approved Amendments to the UCCSN Code, DRI
Approved amendments to the UCCSN Code, Section 5.8, Desert
Research Institute. Section 5.8.2 of the UCCSN Code es-
tablishes the minimal requirements for providing DRI's
faculty with written notice of termination. After con-
sultation with, and concurrence of, the faculty of DRI,
President Taranik proposed the amendments as contained in
Ref. O, filed in the Regents Office.
Written notice of the amendments were circulated to the
Chancellor, Presidents and Faculty Senates at least 30 days
prior to the meeting in compliance with the UCCSN Code,
Section 1.3.3(a).
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the amendments to the UCCSN
Code, Section 5.8, Desert Research Institute. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Use of Funds for Applied Technology Center, TMCC
Approved for TMCC the use of an unused allocation portion
of its Phase 6B funding ($1.4 million) for the remodel and
equipment of the facility current under negotiation for an
Applied Technology Center. Also approved authority for the
System to seek approval from the Interim Finance Committee
for the use of the funds.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval for TMCC to use certain unused
allocation of its Phase 6B funding ($1.4 million) for the
remodel and equipment of the facility current under negoti-
ation for an Applied Technology Center, and for the System
to seek approval from the Interim Finance Committee for the
use of the funds. A letter of explanation should accompany
the request to the Interim Finance Committee. Mrs. Galla-
gher seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Price abstained be-
cause her husband is a member of the Nevada State Legisla-
ture.
Mr. Alden left the meeting.
7. Regents' Workshop: Budget Request (continued from page 164)
Capital Improvement Requests: Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes
stated that the Capital project priority setting includes
the status in prior biennial priority listing, the projected
space required, institutional priorities, and System pri-
orities, and maintenance and repair requirements. He ex-
plained that facilities' audits are performed on each Campus
to determine safety, electrical safety, etc. of the older
buildings.
The preliminary request contains 3 tiers totaling over $300
million for the System. Tier 1 facilities would total ap-
proximately $120.3 million; Tier 2 priorities total $67.7
million; and Tier 3 priorities total $112.1 million. The
list of proposed projects is filed in the Regents Office.
The list of projects will be discussed further with the
Presidents' Council and a firm list will be presented at
the April meeting.
Chairman Graves stated that the April Board meeting will be for
two days in order to accommodate the discussion necessary to
adopt parameters and guidelines for the biennial budget request.
It will be necessary to approve the Capital Improvement Request
for 1997-99 in order that it may be submitted to the State Public
Works Board.
26. Public Comment
Mrs. Gallagher stated she had been asked by Faculty Senate
Chair Linda Stetter to read into the record a letter sent
to the Board from the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Associ-
ated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Dear UCCSN Regents:
The Board of Directors and Apprenticeship Training
Committee of Sierra Nevada Chapter of Associated
Builders and Contractors extend their appreciation
to the UCCSN for its recent assistance. Because of
this collaboration, we are now the first ABC chapter
nationwide -- and the only construction apprentice-
ship training program we know of anywhere -- which is
using distance learning technology to deliver instruc-
tion.
A special word of thanks goes to Dr. Cliff Ferry of
Great Basin College for procuring apprenticeship
training funds from a State grant so that we could
start a pilot electrical apprenticeship training
program in the Elko area. Stan Popek and Steve Garcia
at Great Basin worked diligently with area contractors
in early discussions on how to implement this project.
These discussions resulted in a win-win articulation
agreement between ABC and GBC to attain advance stand-
ing in the construction apprenticeship program. It
will increase FTE at GBC, and Elko and Winnemucca bene-
fit because the quality of the construction work force
will be better as these communities grow.
At UNR Diane Laing, Gay Neuberger and Dawn Andone gave
us exceptional customer service by scheduling and co-
ordinating distance learning rooms at UNR, GBC-Elko and
GBC-Winnemucca. They spent extra time to introduce our
instructor to the technology and made valuable sugges-
tions on how to set up room monitors in each facility.
This coordination has resulted in unprecented coopera-
tion to provide TMCC apprentices access to distance
learning classes at UNR until TMCC's distance learning
equipment is installed. Since the classes are simul-
taneously offered in Reno, Winnemucca and Elko, this
demonstrates forward-looking collaboration among three
UCCSN institutions: TMCC, GBC and UNR.
Finally, we thank Chancellor Jarvis, Vice Chancellor
Richardson and academic officers from all UCCSN insti-
tutions for setting a series of critical discussions
on construction management curriculum and work force
development. Because of these discussions, we believe
we are close to having a single, Statewide articulated
degree in construction management. This will enable
Nevada companies to remain more competitive by having
an adequate and quality work force for growing communi-
ties. ABC looks forward to continuing a growing win-
win partnership with the UCCSN.
Yours truly
/s/ E. Dale Lowery
E. Dale Lowery, Chair
ABC Training Committee
Chairman Graves on behalf of the Board expressed apprecia-
tion for the letter. He congratulated the System employees
involved in the project and commended them for their ef-
forts.
27. New Business
None.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
03-01-1996