March 3-4, 1962
03-03-1962
Pages 163-182
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
March 3, 1962
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, Reno Campus,
on Saturday, March 3, 1962. Present: Regents Anderson, Arnold,
Broadbent, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Lombardi, Magee; Mr. Porter,
Chief Deputy Attorney General was present as Legal Adviser. The
State Planning Board was represented by Messrs. Hancock, Sandorf,
Thompson, and Isbell, who were present for discussions pertaining
to the University's building program. Mr. Barrett, State Budget
Director, was present as an observer.
Reporters Leavy, Miles, Laxalt, Bean, Toddy Watkins, and a Jour-
nalism student covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1962 were approved
upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, and
unanimous vote.
2. Check Registers
President Armstrong recommended approval of the Check Regis-
ters, as submitted by the Business Manager, as attached.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Check Registers be
approved.
3. Candidates for Degrees
President Armstrong presented with his recommendation the
list of candidates for graduation as of January 24, 1962.
These candidates had been approved by the faculties of the
several Colleges and their records checked by the Registrar
and the Business Office.
SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS:
Frade, Marianne Elaine B. S. in H. Ec.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE:
Anderson, Andrew Vance B. S.
Arrizabalaga, Joan Frances B. A.
Cannon, John Michael B. A.
Chambers, Howard Paul B. A.
Coffman, Larry Roger B. A.
Douglass, Patricia Ann B. A.
Humlicek, Janice B. A.
Kroushi, Nancilyn Sanders B. A.
Lutz, David E. B. A.
Martin, Frederick Merlin B. S.
Moss, Merle Rae B. S.
Piper, Larry Warren B. A.
Reynolds, Ronald R. B. A.
Rosse, Herman La Verne, Jr. B. S. in Chem. Tech.
Stotler, Colleen Clayton B. A.
Van Houck, Valere C. B. A.
Youngs, Susan Roy B. A.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Geertsema, Richard H. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Grohs, Arthur Clair B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Joyce, Jewel Gage B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Keegan, Thomas Gardner B. S. in Bus. Adm.
King, Richard Norman B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Longacre, David Gene B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Magaddino, Peter James B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Mc Gehee, Robert N., Jr. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Moody, William Raymond B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Mullins, William E. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Phelps, Lonnie Gene B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Wells, Howard A., Jr. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION:
Anderson, Mary Dow B. S. in Ed.
Carleton, Jacqueline Coats B. S. in Ed.
Clark, Marie Larson B. S. in Ed.
Cobb, Alice Andrea B. S. in Ed.
Coppin, Edward C. B. S. in Ed.
Corley, Robert Martin B. A. in Ed.
De Klotz, Gladys Faye B. A. in Ed.
Elwart, Jo Anne Constance B. A. in Ed.
Garcia, Jo Anne Mc Nalley B. S. in Ed.
Genasci, John Edmund B. S. in Ed.
Markhart, Carmelita Marvin B. S. in Ed.
Mc Alister, Norton B. B. S. in Ed.
Mason, De Ann Mc Gowan B. S. in Ed.
Mickey, Lo Ren B. S. in Ed.
Moore, Benjamin Clarence, Jr. B. S. in Ed.
Mross, George Alexander B. A. in Ed.
Perkins, Anne Brownlie B. S. in Ed.
Rhodig, Phyllis Read B. S. in Ed.
Ripley, Richard Pete B. S. in Ed.
Swinney, Vincent G. B. S. in Ed.
Vidano, Robert Joseph B. S. in Ed.
Wood, Marguerite Savage B. A. in Ed.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING:
Colen, Steven Alfred B. S. in M. E.
Stone, Edward Walter B. S. in C. E.
Swainston, Harry Wright B. S. in E. Sc.
Whipple, Delano Edward B. S. in M. E.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES:
Heagerty, Dan Joseph B. S. in Geol. Engr.
Jones, William Warren B. S. in Geol. Engr.
Uchida, Kenji B. S. in Met. Engr.
ADVANCED DEGREES:
Aldaz, Helene Stark M. of Ed.
Carlisle, Eugene Dale M. A.
Clark, Henry Louis M. of Ed.
Clute, Doris R. M. of Ed.
Di Silvestro, I. Anthony M. of Ed.
Evans, Frederika B. M. A.
Graviet, Donald Le Roy M. of Ed.
Holman, Ila Eason M. A.
Klinchuch, George Clarence M. of Ed.
Livsey, Herbert F., Jr. M. of Ed.
Nelson, Marguerite C. M. of Ed.
Schuyler, Donald R. II M. S.
So, John Jon M. S.
Speth, Charles Franklin M. S.
Strandberg, James Michael M. A.
Wasden, Howard A. M. of Ed.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the candidates be approved and that they
be granted the indicated degrees and diplomas.
4. Gifts and Grants
President Armstrong presented the following list of gifts
and grants which had been received, and recommended formal
acceptance by the Board:
For the Library, Reno Campus
Books (unless otherwise noted) from the following donors:
Weld Arnold, Carson City
Mike Cannon, Reno
Vernon Durkee, Reno
Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno (in memory of Mrs. Hazel
Denton)
Frank Vernon, Reno - copy of the Declaration of
Independence
Mrs. Richard Magee, Austin
From various donors - $4,873.75 for the Newton Crumley
Memorial Book Fund
For the Library, Las Vegas Campus
Books (unless otherwise noted) from the following donors:
Mrs. Ruth Berg, Las Vegas, two cartons of classical
piano scores
Congressman Walter S. Baring
Miss Ann Brewington, Las Vegas
Dr. Lauren L. Brink, Nevada Southern
Dr. Eleanore Bushnell, Nevada Southern
Mr. Peter S. Miller, Las Vegas
Dr. Sigrid Moe, Nevada Southern
Dr. Jacob Orleans, Nevada Southern
Mr. A. J. Shaver, Las Vegas
Mr. Clarence Stone, Las Vegas
Mr. Donald Mc Garrow, Las Vegas
Mr. Charles Ross, Nevada Southern
Miscellaneous
From Bell Telephone Company of Nevada - $50 for the
Mathematics Contest.
From Edward R. Uhlig, Ossining, New York - $25 under the
General Electric Matching Funds Program.
From Dr. Lon S. Mc Girk, Mackay School of Mines - issues of
"Surveying and Mapping Journal" and "The Journal of American
Concrete Institute" for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From the Hancock Foundation, Reno - $2500 for purchase of
equipment by the Desert Research Institute for the Allie M.
Lee Research Professorship.
From Titanium Metals Corporation, Henderson - a Bausch and
Lomb Littrow Spectrograph and a Jarrell-Ash Varisource Unit,
at a resale value of $3000 for Nevada Southern.
From the De Luca Importing Company, Las Vegas - $1000 for
purchase of bound science periodicals for the Library of
Nevada Southern in memory of John J. De Luca.
From the following donors for the Nevada Southern Music
Concert Series:
Charles W. Ross, Nevada Southern Regional Division - $10
Mrs. Madison Martin, Las Vegas - $30
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bunch, Las Vegas - $25
Bill Willard, Las Vegas - $25
Mrs. Alice Morgan, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Lin Rothwell, North Las Vegas - $5
Ruth Boyd, Las Vegas - $20
Flora Dungan, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. David Boyer - $25
Mildred Dishner - $10
Scholarships
From L. H. Winer, Mill Valley, California - $50 for the Rita
Hope Winer Scholarship Fund.
From Mr. Robert Compston, Smith, Nevada - $25 for the Mabel
Mc Vicar Batjer Memorial Scholarship Fund.
From the Nevada State Nurses Association, District III, Las
Vegas - $200 for the scholarship fund of the Orvis School of
Nursing.
From the University Scholarship Foundation, Beverly Hills,
California - $150 for a scholarship fund for the Art
Department.
From the Nevada Rebekah Assembly - $100 for the Rebekah
Assembly Scholarship.
Loan Fund
From the Wolf Club, Reno - $400 to establish the Wolf Club
Revolving Loan Fund, under the following conditions:
This gift shall be known as the Wolf Club Revolving Loan
Fund and the principal and the income thereof shall be
used at the discretion of said Board of Regents in fur-
thering the objectives herein stated:
1. The maximum loan which may be granted from this fund
shall not exceed the total of consolidated fees and
tuition during any semester.
2. There shall be no interest charged the user of this
loan fund.
3. Repayment shall be due and payable on each loan
within five years of the date of application for
each individual loan granted.
4. Eligibility to borrow from this loan fund shall be
restricted to full-time students engaged in student
activities at the University of Nevada, who, for
various reasons, are unable to secure needed finan-
cial assistance through normal University channels.
5. It is expected that Department Heads, or a person
designated by the Department Head, will initiate
and certify as to the eligibility of an applicant
to the Director of Financial Aids. The Director of
Financial Aids, after careful consideration, will
forward only those applications consistent with es-
tablished policies to the executive officer of the
Wolf Club for review and recommendation. Final
acceptance or rejection of any or all applications
is to be delegated to the appropriate University
Official (normally through the Director of Financial
Aids to the Vice President for final approval).
6. As long as the Wolf Club continues its formal organ-
ization the executive officer shall reserve the pre-
rogative of review and recommendation on any or all
loan applications forwarded to him by the Financial
Aids Officer. Should the Club disband at some fu-
ture date, the principal and repayments of this fund
shall be used in the above manner and intent under
the supervision of an appropriate University Offi-
cial appointed by said Board of Regents.
I further direct and declare that it is our intention
that the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
shall, at any date in the future, have a large and wide
discretion in the use of such fund for such purposes as,
in their opinion, the same can be so used as to be the
most beneficial to said University of Nevada in line
with the intent herein stated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Dale Whiddett, D. D. S.
President, Wolf Club
Grants
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$8,065 for support of an "Undergraduate Science Education
Program" under the direction of Paul F. Secord, Department
of Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology; and $23,525 for
support of a "Summer Science Training Program for Secondary
School Students" under the direction of Wendell A. Mordy,
Department of Atmospheric Physics, Desert Research Insti-
tute.
From the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare,
under the National Defense Graduate Fellowship Program - 3
graduate fellowships totaling $7,500 each for a 3-year per-
iod of study toward doctoral degrees in the Geology Depart-
ment of the Mackay School of Mines, plus $2,500 additional
to the University toward cost of conducting the program.
Requests
From the Agnes B. Momand Estate (Betty Roberts Trust) -
$93,816.75, representing the final payment of principal
and interest in accordance with the terms of the decree.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the
Secretary write a note of thanks to each donor.
5. Bid Opening
President Armstrong reported as follows: A meeting to open
bids was held in room 202, Morrill Hall, at 2:00 P.M., on
Thursday, January 4, 1962. Present were Assistant Business
Manager Hattori, University Engineer Rogers and representa-
tives of bidding firms. Bid notice had duly appeared in
local papers for DINING COMMONS, GARBAGE PORCH EXTENSION,
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, NEVADA.
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
Pagni Brothers Construction Company - accompanied by
bid bond - Base Bid $2,165.00
Leonard W. Smith, General Contractor - accompanied by
bid bond - Base Bid $1,395.00
It is recommended that the low bid as submitted by Leonard
W. Smith, General Contractor, be accepted and a contract be
entered into with that firm to accomplish the work.
The bid is in line with the estimate prepared by the Uni-
versity Engineer's Office and funds are available in the
Dining Commons Reserve Fund #22-0250-80.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
Robert Kersey, Director of Student Affairs
Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
Kenneth E. Young for Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
6. Regents' Building Committee Meeting, January 18, 1962
Dr. Anderson read and discussed the minutes, as follows:
BUILDING COMMITTEE BOARD OF REGENTS
January 18, 1962
Present: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Crumley, Mrs. Magee,
Dr. Lombardi, Vice President Young, University Engineer
Rogers, Assistant Engineer Whalen, University Editor Laxalt,
Business Manager Humphrey, Director of Student Services
Kersey, Mr. Graham Erskine and Mr. Joseph Harden.
1. Addition to Student Union Building
Mr. Graham Erskine and Mr. Joseph Harden of Ferris and
Erskine presented proposed revised parti sketches for
the addition to the Student Union building. It was ex-
plained that the deletion of the bowling alleys and the
reduction of size in the student health service had
made it desirable to revise the plans previously approv-
ed by the Committee. The revised parti sketches have
been reviewed and approved by the Faculty Building Com-
mittee and the University Engineer. Dr. Lombardi moved,
Mr. Arnold seconded, that the proposed parti sketches be
approved. The motion was passed. Mr. Rogers will re-
port this action to the State Planning Board.
2. Library Furniture
Dr. Anderson reviewed the background of this problem,
as follows:
a. At a meeting on September 16, 1961, Mr. Francis
Brooks, State Purchasing Agent, agreed to make
arrangements to have samples of certain disputed
items of Library furniture made available for in-
spection by the Board of Regents and to inform the
manufacturers not to proceed with the production of
these items until it was determined that they met
specifications.
b. In a letter to Mr. Brooks on November 7, 1961, Mr.
James D. Rogers, University Engineer, confirmed this
agreement and listed the disputed items.
c. By January 5, 1962, a complete shipment of Library
tables, one of the items under dispute, had been
delivered to the University by Estey Corporation.
Mr. Rogers called Mr. Brooks and notified him of
this delivery and the University's concern that
this was not in line with our agreement.
d. On January 6, 1962, the Board of Regents was noti-
fied of this development, and the Board voted unani-
mously that a letter be sent to Mr. Brooks, with
a copy to Governor Grant Sawyer, asking that Mr.
Brooks proceed to bring samples of the disputed
items before the Board of Regents as soon as pos-
sible and reminding him that the manufacturers of
these items are not to proceed with the orders until
such time as the samples have been examined to de-
termine that they meet specifications. Such a let-
ter was sent to Mr. Brooks as of January 18, 1962.
e. Tentative plans have been made to move into the new
Library building between semesters (January 22-31).
Technical wood furniture and lounge furniture are
among the disputed items and will not be available
at the time of the move. However, the Library can
get by without these. If the disputed tables are
not accepted, the Library will either have to: (1)
postpone the move or (2) use temporary tables of
some kind on a highly makeshift basis.
It was reported that Dr. Young, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Whalen
and Mr. Heron had examined the tables, and as a result
of this examination the following questions have been
raised:
a. The table tops show indications of warpage. Is
the amount of warpage (3/8 inch) acceptable? Will
this warpage increase?
b. The side rails on the tables are so deep that the
arms on the chairs will not clear them when the
glides on the table legs are in low position. How
can this be corrected?
c. Does the finish on the metal meet specifications?
The paint has been sprayed rather than dipped. Are
these equivalent processes? Was the metal "bonder-
ized" as called for in the specifications?
d. Are the table edges handworked as called for in the
specifications?
e. Are the glide mounts installed with a heavy steel
plate inside the table legs as called for in the
specifications?
f. The table legs do not have an inner-channel. Do
they meet specifications?
It was pointed out that these and any other questions
that might be raised concerning the meeting of speci-
fications involve technical knowledge regarding pro-
duction methods, material equivalencies, etc., and that
this knowledge is not possessed by any one at the Uni-
versity.
The following courses of action were discussed:
a. In regard to Mr. Brooks' violation of agreement:
(1) The University might ignore this matter (be-
yond the letter that already has been sent to
Mr. Brooks, with a copy to the Governor).
(2) The University might issue a statement to the
Press, emphasizing the bad faith involved, and
the inconvenience caused the University.
(3) The University might refuse to accept the furn-
iture on this ground, aside from other consid-
erations (see below).
b. In regard to the acceptance or rejection of the
furniture:
(1) The University might accept the tables as de-
livered, with expressed reluctance and reser-
vations.
(2) The University might reject the tables because
they were delivered in violation of the agree-
ment with Mr. Brooks (see above).
(3) The University might reject the tables because
it is believed that they do not meet specifi-
cations.
(4) The University might refuse to accept the tab-
les until it is determined by expert analysis
that they do meet specifications.
(5) The University might refuse to accept the tab-
les until the supplier will make certain writ-
ten guarantees concerning the condition and
life of service of the furniture.
Governor Grant Sawyer, who was on Campus, was invited to
join the group while they inspected the tables. The Re-
gents requested that a sample of the table be submitted
to an independent testing agency for a determination as
to whether or not the table meets specifications. Gov-
ernor Sawyer agreed to this request and stated that he
would direct Mr. Brooks to get in touch with the Univer-
sity Engineer's Office immediately in order to work out
arrangements for such a test of the table and other dis-
puted items.
Governor Sawyer suggested that the Board of Regents ask
the Attorney General for an opinion concerning the Uni-
versity's constitutional status and whether or not this
might free the University from the control of the State
Purchasing Board.
/s/ Kenneth E. Young
Acting Secretary
Mr. Rogers reported that he had discussed with the State
Planning Board the revisions and deletions as agreed upon
by the Regents' Building Committee for the addition to the
Student Union building.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Board ratify the parti sketches for the
addition to the Student Union, with revisions and deletions,
as approved by the Building Committee, and accept the min-
utes of the meeting.
7. Regents' Building Committee Meeting, March 2, 1962
Dr. Anderson discussed the minutes of the meeting.
BOARD OF REGENTS BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
March 2, 1962
The Board of Regents' Building Committee met in President
Armstrong's Office in Morrill Hall at 9:30 A.M. on the above
date.
Present were: Dr. Anderson, Chairman, Dr. Armstrong, Mr.
Germain, Mr. Grant, Mr. Humphrey, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. James
Rogers, and Dr. Young. Due to weather conditions, Mr.
Arnold was unable to come to the meeting until later in the
morning during the discussion on the building program.
Mr. Rogers reported on the highway situation as it concerns
the University. A meeting was held on February 23, 1962
with the Deputy Highway Engineer and his staff, and Mr.
Hancock of the State Planning Board. Oddie Boulevard was
placed first on the County Engineer's list for improvement
as a secondary highway. This recommendation, when approved
by the County Commissioners, will go to the Highway Depart-
ment. If Oddie Boulevard does get number one priority the
work will start immediately with the use of Federal funds
for secondary highway improvement. Mr. Rogers believed this
would be a great asset to the University in solving traffic
problems in this area.
There had been some design done to widen North Virginia
Street from Artemisia Hall to Sierra Street, but the Highway
Department is reluctant to do this as it posed several prob-
lems -- one being the light at the intersection of North
Virginia and East Ninth which causes some difficulty in bad
weather on this slope, with cars skidding. Mr. Rogers stat-
ed that the Highway Department does not wish to maintain
Virginia Street as an alternate highway when 395 is routed
through the eastern part of the City.
Mr. Rogers then suggested that the Regents support con-
struction of Oddie Boulevard and to minimize the effort to
widen Virginia Street.
The point was raised as to how the motel operators on
Virginia Street would take this, but Dr. Young pointed out
that they would most certainly still have the benefit of the
parents coming in from out of town to see students register-
ed at the University. Mr. Rogers felt that we should argue
against Virginia Street being used by trucks and buses and
felt that they should use Sierra Street and Oddie Boulevard
when completed.
In considering the growth of the Campus across Virginia
Street, it was agreed that North Virginia Street should be
taken out of the highway system and used as a Campus street.
Mr. Rogers felt that the Regents should take a firm stand
on the development of Oddie Boulevard and the widening of
Sierra instead of North Virginia Street as an alternate
highway. The above was recommended to the President by Mr.
Rogers.
Furniture
Mr. Francis Brooks, Director of State Purchasing Department,
was asked to enter the meeting to give a progress report on
the Library furniture, Reno Campus. He stated that the
analyst for the State of California Testing Laboratory at
Sacramento had completed the tests but he had not as yet
received the results.
It is understood that about three months are allowed before
warpage could be determined and Mr. Brooks stated that we
are covered for anything showing faulty within a year.
Lounge furniture may not be acceptable. Dr. Armstrong asked
if these were not the same items that had been criticized
previously and Mr. Brooks answered in the affirmative. He
did say the chairs had passed inspection and one small cof-
fee table. It was noted that the entire items 16, 17 and
18 would be rejected and go to another furniture manufac-
turer.
There has been one difficulty in that the time lapse between
submission of bids and the awarding of bids poses a problem
-- bids might be submitted on a certain stock item but by
the time the bid is awarded the company may have stopped
making that particular number, Mr. Rogers said, in refer-
ence to the 1400 reading chairs.
Mr. Brooks stated that the chairs which Morrill and Machabee
submitted did not meet specifications -- the chairs sent
were different than the sample submitted.
Mr. Brooks recommended acceptance of the 1400 chairs for the
Library and Mr. Rogers concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, that the
1400 reading chairs be accepted. Motion carried.
Mr. Rogers is to contact Armanko's for them to take a table
top for inspection and make a report on the Agriculture
Library furniture.
Mr. Grant then spoke on specifications for the Library
furniture for Nevada Southern and said he wished to empha-
size the extreme heat conditions and that very careful con-
sideration should be given the type of glue used in the
furniture for Las Vegas.
Dr. Anderson asked Mr. Brooks regarding samples of the
lounge furniture and Mr. Brooks said he expected them the
first part of the week and would let Dr. Anderson know when
they were received.
It was strongly stressed that in the matter of future pur-
chases there was to be a closer working together by all con-
cerned in order to avoid such difficulties again arising.
Samples of the remaining articles of Library furniture will
be available for the examination by the Regents' Building
Committee wihin the next ten days.
Building Program Report
Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Hurley and Mr. Kirkpatrick from the firm of
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill then came into the meeting to
present a progress report.
Mr. Rodgers stated they were basing space in accordance with
the resolution by the Board of Regents and they had increas-
ed everything by 10% over their last submittal; that they
had made over changes on things which they had discovered
regarding physical planning such as the Laboratory School
which is a possibility.
He then proceeded to point out some salient features of the
Campus which now exist and stated that one distinct feature
as developed was Manzanita Lake which was the focal point
for student activities and from which one can get a beauti-
ful view of the surrounding mountains. He showed the build-
ings which had come into being since the war; that Clark
Hall was being remodeled for an Administration building and
the Dormitory area as now established. The first map or
drawing showed buildings located within the perimeter of a
five minute walk to the new Library, with the second circle
on the map denoting the distance of a 10 minute walk from
the Library.
The second drawing of the Master Plan showed the projection
based on a ten year period at the end of which it is esti-
mated we should have approximately 7,000 full time students
on Campus -- 1972.
The firm has tried to plan capability of land which the
University has now, and what land should be acquired.
The original quadrangle is the center of the University as
it now stands -- at least the center of the old University.
We should now start developing further north -- it will be
necessary sooner or later.
Mr. Rodgers pointed out in some detail their thinking re-
garding the overall physical and architectural linking to-
gether of the various present and proposed University
buildings to create a well organized plan for the grouping
of certain buildings according to their academic environ-
ments.
He pointed out the proposed student housing in the northern
area; said one of the things they must find land for is more
room space for married housing; indicated parking area, and
suggested relocation of Athletic Field -- Mackay Stadium.
Dr. Anderson asked if there were not a need to have some
kind of amphitheatre. Mr. Rodgers pointed out where this
could be done in connection with the new Auditorium which
will be needed and which might be developed with an outdoor
stage.
Dr. Anderson then asked to what degree is there any parking
planned. Mr. Rodgers showed the proposed buildings which
were being thought of in terms of three stories high and
interspersed with parking facilities.
Mr. Rodgers pointed up three other things needing land area
-- married housing and fraternity housing which would grow
in proportion to the student population; the College of
Education Laboratory for Experimental School. For this
School the normal amount of land roughly calculated would
be perhaps 8 or 9 acres. One possible site for it, which
had been discussed yesterday, would be quite convenient and
accessible to students going to school -- the area of the
old low cost housing site. The City now owns this and is
talking about converting it into a park. Mr. Rodgers stated
there would be other buildings required for the College of
Education in addition to this one.
In speaking of the present quadrangle, Mr. Rodgers stated
that unless we can preserve it and build around it, he felt
the entire character of the University would change. There
was much discussion pro and con regarding preserving the old
style buildings -- perhaps building new buildings in the
style to match. During this discussion Dr. Armstrong stated
that there was no intention of razing Morrill Hall. Mr.
Rodgers stated he felt somewhat out of place preserving old
buildings constructed years ago but said it was up to the
University and Regents as to their desire.
In discussing the removal of older buildings and their re-
location, Dr. Armstrong asked what sort of money it would
take to move the old Agriculture building. Mr. Rodgers'
answer was that it would cost about $7.50 per square foot
-- a total of approximately $200,000. Dr. Armstrong then
asked that in the case of the Life Science Wing which had
been partly financed by Federal funds, would the University
be able at sometime in the future to relocate this function.
It was thought that this would be acceptable so long as
space was provided for it.
Dr. Armstrong asked if the plan was to use the contours of
the land or if it was planned to do a great deal of level-
ing and filling. Mr. Rodgers stated that the plan was to
use the contours as were and that only one place might have
to be slightly levelled and that was part of the hillside
in the approximate south central section of Mackay Stadium.
There was much discussion regarding the locating of the
Social Science building which is coming up in the near fu-
ture for design. One location indicated on the Master
Plan was on the field of Mackay Stadium, and there was more
discussion regarding the abandonment of this Stadium and the
repercussions that might arise, particulary from the donors.
It was apparent that the University is going to grow to the
north of the present buildings and that another Stadium and
Athletic Field will have to be built. Mr. Germain stated
that the Legislature would ask what the size of the new
field would be and what it was going to cost. Dr. Armstrong
pointed out that Mackay Stadium would necessarily have to be
abandoned immediately if we were to plan for that location
for the Social Science building and that since the Legisla-
ture did not meet again until next year we would be in the
position of planning something for which we would not have
authorization.
Mr. Rogers, University Engineer, stated that the Physics
building indicated as to being located in the vicinity of
Hartman Hall, and the Social Science building indicated to
be on the field at Mackay Satdium should be interchanged
to fit better within the two different environments as
shown by the Master Plan. This would not necessitate the
decision for abandonment of Mackay Field at this time.
Motion by Mr. Weld Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that
the Social Science building be located in the general area
adjacent to Hartman Hall. Passed by voice vote with Mr.
Germain abstaining.
Other proposals were asked for and none were forthcoming.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Margaret De Reemer
Acting Secretary
a) Blue Key - Manzanita Lake
Blue Key organization had passed on to the University
Administration an offer of $3000 to it to be used for
cleaning Manzanita Lake if the donor were honored by
having Manzanita Lake renamed after a relative (Evans)
who formerly owned land on which the University is now
situated or that a building on the Campus be so named.
President Armstrong proposed that a memorial plaque
be placed near the Dining Commons noting the signifi-
cance of the donation.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, car-
ried unanimously that President Armstrong be authorized
to try to work out something along this line with the
donor.
b) Highways, Vicinity of Reno Campus
Referring to the item in the minutes,
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Board go on record as urging the
State Highway Department to complete Oddie Boulevard
through to Highway 395.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried unanimously that the Regents go on record as urg-
ing the State Highway Department to defer any proposed
changes regarding North Virginia Street at the present
time and urge that the main arterial traffic be shifted
to the West (Sierra Street).
c) Library Furniture
There was general discussion regarding the Library furn-
iture, especially as to whether or not the Regents'
Building Committee should be empowered to act for the
Board in accepting it.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Building Committee be authorized to
act on behalf of the Board in accepting or rejecting
Library furniture.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Regents'
Building Committee that the 1400 reading chairs be
accepted, be approved.
8. Master Plan
Mr. Rodgers of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill was present and
discussed the report of his firm as it covers Campus growth,
placement of buildings and other structures, acquisition of
land, etc., with use of model plans.
Discussion centered especially around placement of the
Social Science building and the Physical Science building.
It was generally agreed that the University is not in a
position to place the Social Science building in the loca-
tion indicated by Mr. Rodgers because it would encroach upon
Mackay Stadium, and there is no immediate plan nor money to
move Mackay Stadium to another location. The University
Engineer, Mr. Rogers, stated that no immediate action was
necessary on the relocation of Mackay Stadium because the
Social Science building would better serve its academic
function if located where the Physics building was located
in Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Master Plan, which was the
westernmost building of a new quadrangle located south of
the U. S. Bureau of Mines building and directly west of
Brooks Avenue. He stated that for the same reason the
Physical Science building should be in the location pro-
posed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for the Social Science
building. This would place it adjacent to and directly
east of the Physical Science building as shown on their
Master Plan. He stated that the budget for the Social
Science building as now planned would not provide suffi-
cient funds for utilities to the new building. Mr. Grant
proposed that a further study should be made of this loca-
tion for the building, together with the cost of extending
the utilities to it. Mr. Rodgers of Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill stated that his firm could study the relocation of
the Social Science building and have a report within two
to three weeks.
Mr. Hancock estimated cost of the heat lines to be around
$60,000; Mr. Rogers believed it would be close to $100,000.
Mr. Rogers suggested that he be permitted to restudy the
area north and east of the Stadium, and the buildings in-
volved, and submit in writing his recommendations with
reasons stated. It was informally agreed that the building
architect could properly be included in the study group.
Mr. Hancock estimated that about four or five months would
be needed for the architect to draw his plans. They would
then have to be checked and let out for bid, and must be
ready by the latter part of September for presentation to
the Legislature.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Social Science building be located
northeast of Mackay Stadium, taking into account factors
which were discussed in the meeting of the Board today.
9. Progress Report Building Program
Mr. Rogers discussed the following report on the building
program, as submitted by the State Planning Board Manager:
A. Funded Design Projects
1. Social Science Building, Reno Campus - Architectur-
al negotiations with David Vhay have been deferred
to permit the University to re-evaluate the space
requirements in accordance with the developed Master
Plan criteria, and to permit the Master Planning
firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to completely
analyze the site requirements of this project (Mr.
Rogers stated that Skidmore, Owings & Merrill re-
ceived above information 2/8/62).
2. Advance Planning and Design of a Physical Science
Building, Reno Campus - Further progress on this
project is dependent upon:
(a) Master Planning site criteria
(b) Re-evaluation of space requirements by the
University
(c) Selection by the University of one of the
three architectural firms recommended by the
State Planning Board
3. Design of Men's and Women's Dormitories, Reno
Campus - Further action is pending receipt of in-
structions from the University of Nevada to proceed.
4. Addition to the Student Union Building and Student
Health Facility, Reno Campus - Preliminary plans
have been approved and the architects are preparing
the intermediate submission for review.
5. Structural Survey of Morrill Hall, Reno Campus -
Completed and transmitted to the University for
analysis with the recommendation from this Office
that consideration be given to its demolition.
6. Master Plan and Models, Both Campuses - Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill submitted a progress schedule in-
dicating completion of the subject projects early
in September, 1962. Review of the physical planning
criteria has been scheduled for March 1-3, 1962.
7. Construction of Outside Courts and Landscaping, Las
Vegas Campus - Action has been deferred pending fur-
ther development of the Master Plan.
8. Rehabilitation and Extension of Utilities, Las Vegas
Campus - Bidding of proposed underground telephone
system has been cancelled due to lack of funds. The
funds intended to finance this project have been ob-
ligated for the completion of the primary power sys-
tem (refer to item B-7 following).
B. Funded Projects Being Bid or Under Construction
1. Remodeling Clark Library, Reno Campus - Bids are to
be received on March 13, 1962.
2. Rehabilitation and Extension of Utilities (Power
and Fire Alarm) - Bids are to be received on March
1, 1962.
3. Extension of Heat Lines, Reno Campus - Progress has
been limited due to inclement weather and the nec-
essity of making certain changes in alignment to
coordinate this work with the proposed Jot Travis
Student Union building addition.
4. Engineering Building, Reno Campus - Due to inclement
weather, progress has been curtailed.
5. Women's Dormitory, Reno Campus - Job progress has
been stopped due to inclement weather preventing
structural concrete work.
6. Getchell Library, Reno Campus - The contractor is
completing certain miscellaneous items of work and
upon satisfactory completion of the items, the
building will be conditionally accepted. Items of
work that cannot be completed due to the seasonal
weather conditions are to be completed prior to
May 1, 1962. Further progress on the furnishings
is pending receipt of the results of the authorized
physical testing.
7. Primary Power, Las Vegas Campus - The project is
behind schedule due to the delay in receiving equip-
ment added to the contract by a Change Order neces-
sitated by the Southern Nevada Power Company's poli-
cies pertaining to the installation of metering and
service equipment.
8. Library Building, Las Vegas Campus - On schedule and
progressing satisfactorily.
9. Science and Technology Building, Las Vegas Campus -
Delays in receiving equipment and furnishings is
delaying the complete occupancy of this project.
The correction of deficient work covered by job
guarantees has been ordered.
C. Miscellaneous Projects
1. Acquisition of Weller Property - Has been referred
to the Attorney General to initiate condemnation
proceedings.
D. Funded 1962 Projects
Initial action on these projects pending availability of
funds on July 1, 1962, has been deferred at the request
of the University to permit a re-evaluation of space re-
quirements. A combined Regents' Building Committee and
State Planning Board Executive Committee meeting con-
cerning these projects has been tentatively scheduled
during the month of June, 1962.
Discussion followed as to the future of Morrill Hall. The
Planning Board recommended that it be removed. The Presi-
dent and the Regents expressed their belief that it should
be retained as a landmark, since it was the first building
on the Reno Campus and it is the last of the older buildings
remaining. Mr. Hancock estimated that it would cost approx-
imately $60,000 to recondition Morrill Hall, and said that
even then it could not be put in shape to pass building in-
spection. Mr. Hancock and Mr. Rogers suggested further
study, with recommendation at a later meeting. The Regents
agreed informally that this be done.
Mr. Rogers reported on the proposed storm drain as part of
the flood control project in Las Vegas. There is some ques-
tion as to whether or not the University should attempt to
keep the drain from crossing University property in its
present channel, as less valuable footage along Flamingo
Road would be lost by following the present channel. If
the drain were realigned, it would be necessary to pass
through high ground, necessitating the removal of a much
larger quantity of earth, and in addition would add to the
expense of the right-of-way, and would, in his opinion, re-
duce University property value. He proposed a routing in
the present channel which, if raised and back-filled, would
decrease the amount of land lost by the University, and it
could also then be bridged by a building. Since funds have
not yet been obtained for the project, no action was in
order.
10. Atmospherium Planetarium
Mr. Rogers reported that final plans are near completion,
and will be ready for acceptance at an early date.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the Regents' Building Committee be author-
ized to approve the final plans for the Atmospherium-
Planetarium on behalf of the Board.
11. Evans Avenue Extension
Mr. Rogers discussed the extension which is proposed by the
City of Reno, but for which the University has no funds
budgeted to meet its share of the expense. Two plans were
proposed to the City -- one that the City proceed with the
extension and request the next Legislature to appropriate
funds to meet the cost, or that the extension be deleted
from the program until money has been appropriated by the
Legislature. Mr. Rogers then discussed a proposal which
has been made to the City Manager to put in the pavement
and gutters, and later put in the sidewalks. He pointed out
that this project would join the two sections of pavement
on Evans Avenue. President Armstrong recommended approval.
Approximately $1500 is available for the work in Buildings
and Grounds Repairs and Improvement Fund.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the above proposal for
paving as recommended by the President be approved.
12. International Student Program
Dr. Anderson reported. Four people, including himself, at-
tended the Annual Meeting of Foreign Student Advisors. Dur-
ing the trip, the group also studied requirements to be met
as set up by the Immigration Officers and other groups and
agencies, in bringing foreign students to the United States.
He reported that two scholarships have now been obtained
locally for foreign students -- one for a Basque or Spanish
student and one for a Free Chinese student. These scholar-
ships would provide transportation and full maintenance.
Dr. Anderson explained the African Scholarship Program of
American Universities whereby a scholarship of $1500 is made
available for each student accepted. That amount is refund-
able for use the following year for another such scholarship
so that there is no additional cost. The amount is consid-
ered adequate to maintain a student for one year. If the
program is discontinued, the originally invested money will
be returned.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the President be asked
to see if $1500 can be found to finance one such scholar-
ship, which would then be continued on its own, plus a tui-
tion waiver.
Other suggestions which were discussed for foreign students
were a course in English for Foreign Students, Graduate
Assistants in Foreign Languages Laboratories, splitting of
out-of-state waivers to increase the number of students who
could be benefited, and employment of a Student Counselor
who would give about one-fourth time to foreign students.
It was agreed by consensus that these suggestions of help
be given further study.
13. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended the following personnel
items:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Reappointment as follows:
Charles F. Speth as Graduate Research Assistant in Animal
Husbandry at a salary rate of $5400 based on twelve months'
service, effective February 15, 1962.
Post-Retirement Appointment as follows:
Walter Dye, Research Agricultural Chemist, Rank 4, for the
year July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963, contingent upon certifi-
cation by a physician as to Dr. Dye's physical fitness to
discharge his duties.
Leave of Absence as follows:
George A. Myles, Assistant Professor and Assistant Econo-
mist, without pay, for two years beginning September 1, 1962
in order that he might work toward a Ph. D. degree at Stan-
ford University, and with the understanding that he will re-
turn to the University for a period of time thereafter at
least equal to that of his last contract.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Frederick Merlin Martin as Graduate Assistant in Biology at
a salary of $2000 for the academic year 1962-63 (new posi-
tion).
Erich Walter Bretthauer as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry
at a salary of $250 for the Spring semester 1962 (partial
replacement for Meryl Deming, on sabbatical leave).
Edward Hussey as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry at a salary
of $250 for the Spring semester 1962 (partial replacement
for Meryl Deming).
Susannah Belford Walker as Instructor in English at a salary
of $2750 for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement for
Berthold Szirotny).
John Paul Tighe as Graduate Assistant in Health, Physical
Education and Recreation at a salary of $1000 for the Spring
semester 1962 (replacement for John E. Genasci).
Richard O. Ulibarri as Instructor in History and Political
Science at a salary of $2800 for the Spring semester 1962
(replacement for A. E. Hutcheson, on sabbatical leave).
Marvin J. Roth as Associate Director in the National Defense
Education Act Summer Language Institute, at a total salary
of $1080 for the period February 12 to June 15, 1962 (salary
to be paid from National Defense Education Act funds).
Leave of Absence as follows:
Ronald R. Williams, Assistant Professor of Music, for the
academic year 1962-63, without pay, in order that he might
accept a Danforth Foundation Teacher Study Grant, upon con-
dition that he will return to the University for a period
of time at least equal to that of his last contract.
Academic Status for Military Personnel:
The Academic Committee and the University Council approved
the recommendation that effective July 1, 1962, Master
Sergeants and Sergeants First Class be classified as In-
structors upon the recommendation of the Professor of
Military Science, the Dean of the College of Arts and
Science, and the President of the University, contingent
upon the individual so designated meeting certain qualifi-
cations to be set up by the Dean and the President.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Reappointment as follows:
Len Sterling as part-time Lecturer in Accounting at the rate
of $100 per month for the Spring semester 1962.
Appointment as follows:
James Seafield Grant as Assistant Professor of Business
Administration at a salary of $3500 for the Spring semester
1962 (new position).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
David Arthur Stephenson as Research Associate in Geology at
a salary rate of $6300 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective February 1, 1962 (salary to be paid from A. E. C.
Shoals Project).
Patrick Anthony Domenico as Research Associate in Hydrology
at a salary rate of $7200 based on twelve months' service,
effective January 15, 1962 (salary to be paid from A. E. C.
Shoals Project).
Todd H. Eachus as Graduate Assistant in Psychology, Sociol-
ogy and Anthropology at a salary of $2000 for the Spring
semester 1962 (salary to be paid from National Institutes of
Health Project).
Charles K. Stidd as Technical Associate for Research in
Meteorology at a salary rate of $10,000 based on twelve
months' service, effective March 1, 1962 (salary to be paid
one-third each from Bureau of Reclamation, National Science
Foundation Project and Desert Research Institute).
Maryann K. Stephenson as temporary Technical Assistant at
a salary rate of $315 per month effective February 19, 1962
(salary to be paid from Fleischmann Foundation Grant).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Reappointments as follows:
Mary Ellen Schwartz as Graduate Assistant in School Admin-
istration and Supervision at a salary of $2000 for the
Spring semester 1962.
Appointment as follows:
Henry William Knapp as Associate Professor of Education at
a salary of $4250 for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement
for Donald Potter who is being transferred to another posi-
tion).
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointment as follows:
Blase Cilweck as Graduate Assistant in Civil Engineering at
a total salary of $800 for the period March 1 to June 30,
1962 (new position).
John Jon So as Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at a sal-
ary of $3000 for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement for
I. J. Sandorf, on sabbatical leave).
Wendell A. Johnson as Graduate Assistant in Electrical
Engineering at a salary of $1000 for the Spring semester
1962 (new position).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointment as follows:
Foster Q. Wright as Museum Assistant at a salary of $2000
for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement for Sidney F.
Gray).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Reappointment as follows:
Sigrid Moe as Lecturer in English at a salary of $375 for
the Spring semester 1962 (unfilled position). Dr. Moe is
currently teaching courses in English.
Appointments as follows:
Charles E. Cheatham as Lecturer in Sociology at a salary of
$375 for the Spring semester 1962 (unfilled position).
W. Thomas Marcek as Lecturer in Sociology at a salary of
$375 for the Spring semester 1962 (unfilled position).
William Lantz Haskell as Instructor in Biology at a salary
of $6275 for the academic year 1962-63 (replacement for
William Glen Bradley, on leave).
Anne C. Fowler as Instructor (or Assistant Professor upon
completion of Ph. D. degree by July 1, 1962) in Sociology
at a salary of $6160 for the academic year 1962-63 (new
position).
Five appointments in the Real Estate Appraisal Seminar,
Spring semester 1962.
Twelve appointments in the Spring semester 1962 Evening
Division.
Four appointments in the X-Ray Technician Program for the
academic year 1961-62.
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Thirteen appointments in the Off-Campus Program, academic
year 1961-62.
Two appointments in the National Defense Education Act
Program, 1961-62.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
14. Regents' Salary Committee
Chairman Grant had appointed Mr. Broadbent as Chairman of
the Committee and added Mr. Arnold to the membership. The
Committee met on the day before the present Regents' meet-
ing -- minutes attached.
President Armstrong noted that at the last meeting of the
Board, the Revised University Code was approved which in-
cluded an improved rank and salary pattern for the Univer-
sity, with the understanding that the Administration would
attempt to make the transition as rapidly as funds permit.
The Business Manager and the Vice President, as well as
the President, reviewed the recommendations of the Deans
applying the salary pattern within availability of funds,
and it was found possible to make most of the transitions
at the present time. Along with his new contract, each
faculty member will have an indication of the step in which
the salary will place him and in what step he should be
according to the Code. He will have an opportunity to re-
view the matter with his Dean or Department Chairman if he
has a question.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the salary list be
approved, that the Administration be authorized to make all
related adjustments in the 1962-63 budget as adopted January
6, 1962, and that corrected copies be distributed to the
Board.
15. Ph. D. Program in Chemistry
Dr. Armstrong presented proposal of the Chemistry Department
to offer a Ph. D. degree, with his recommendation for ap-
proval. The proposal had been reviewed by the Committee
on Graduate Study, the Academic Committee and the University
Council and in each instance received approval. The propos-
ed program can be put into effect in September of this year
within the present budget framework and with the present
personnel.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the Ph. D. program in Chemistry be approved
as presented, effective with the Fall semester, 1962-63.
16. Nevada Southern Foundation
In the last meeting of the Board, the proposal was referred
to Mr. Porter for study and opinion. Mr. Porter reported
in a letter to Dr. Armstrong "that there is no real neces-
sity or advantage in having an intermediary non-profit
corporation, from the tax standpoint of the University",
since "the University, as an instrumentality of the State
of Nevada and an educational institution, is presently tax-
exempt and will continue to enjoy such status. ... In
addition, the University of Nevada already enjoys tax-exempt
status as an instrument of the State of Nevada, under ap-
plicable laws and Internal Revenue Service rulings". The
letter further pointed out that there might be considerable
delay in receiving a favorable tax ruling from the Internal
Revenue Service which would retard the development program
for Nevada Southern.
It was agreed that the President inform Mr. Brown and Mr.
Jones, enclosing a copy of Mr. Porter's letter.
The meeting recessed at 12 noon for luncheon in the Jot Travis
Student Union building.
The recessed meeting was called to order by Chairman Grant at
2:00 P.M.
17. Association of Governing Boards
Mrs. Magee, Dr. Lombardi and Mr. Germain indicated an in-
terest in attending the annual Spring Conference in San
Francisco March 19 through 21 and were named as delegates.
18. Newton Crumley
Upon request of the Chairman, President Armstrong had pre-
pared a Resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION #62-2
We, the members of the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada, hereby formally take note, with a profound sense
of sorrow and loss, of the untimely death on February 10,
1962, of our Fellow-Regent Newton Hunt Crumley. A native
Nevadan of pioneer stock and a graduate of this University,
Newton Crumley devoted a lifetime to the service of his
Alma Mater, his State, and his Country. He served as a
member of this Board from 1950 to 1954, then, after a term
in the Nevada State Legislature as Senator from Elko County,
he was returned to the Board of Regents in 1958, serving as
Regent until the time of his death.
Always active in the concerns of the Board, he was a member
of many of its committees, and in particular provided dur-
ing the past two years vigorous and constructive leadership
as Chairman of two of its most important committees, those
on University Code and Regents' By-Laws and on Faculty Sal-
aries.
We shall miss beyond reckoning his wise counsel, his pene-
trating judgment, his warm humanity, the vital force of his
personaltiy, and his selfless devotion to the betterment of
this University; but most of all we shall miss, with a very
personal sense of loss, the warm fellowship which each of us
shared with him.
To Mrs. Crumley and the children we extend our most heart-
felt sympathy, and the hope that they may be comforted and
strengthened by the knowledge, attested to by every citizen
of this State and by all who knew him, that Newton Crumley
was a great gentleman, who left the world a better place for
his having lived in it.
Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
/s/ A. C. Grant, Chairman L. E. Lombardi, Vice Chairman
N. E. Broadbent Fred Anderson
Weld Arnold Raymond Germain
William Elwell Molly Magee
Charles Armstrong, Alice Terry,
President of the Secretary to the Board of
University Regents
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Resolution be adopted, spread on the
minutes of this meeting and sent to the family of Mr.
Crumley.
The Academic Committee, at its last meeting, adopted a
Resolution which also is to be forwarded to Mrs. Crumley.
19. Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan Awards
Suggestions for nominations are to be forwarded to Mr.
Arnold, Chairman of the Committee, or to the President's
Office, so that the Regents' Committee can meet and submit
recommendations to the Board prior to its next meeting. Dr.
Armstrong informed the Board that the Deans and Department
Chairman had also been asked for suggestions from the facul-
ty. As previously agreed Honorary Degrees are to be held to
two, and Distinguished Nevadan Awards to three.
20. ASUN News Service
President Armstrong read a letter from ASUN News Service,
newly established, reporting the general policy of the News
Service and offering complete cooperation with the Univer-
sity News Service and the University Administration. It
was agreed informally, upon suggestion by Mr. Germain, that
the President write a letter to the students commending them
on behalf of the Board.
21. Book Walk, Library
President Armstrong reported on the student project "Book
Walk", which effectively moved books from the old Library
to the new Noble Getchell Library in short time and good
order. Mr. Heron estimated that $3500 had been saved by
the project, and President Armstrong authorized that that
amount of money be transferred to the Library budget for
purchase of books.
22. Addition to Student Union Building
In view of the fact that the Regents will not meet until
late in April, President Armstrong recommended that the
Regents' Building Committee be authorized to approve final
plans for the addition to the Student Union building and
Student Health Facility, so that there will be no unneces-
sary delay in proceeding with the project.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Regents' Building Committee be author-
ized to approve final plans on the above project on behalf
of the Board.
23. Sigma Phi Epsilon Petition
President Armstrong presented a request for a charter from
Sigma Phi Epsilon Colony, as submitted and recommended by
Dean Basta. Supporting data showed the Colony's financial
solvency, high scholastic ranking (highest in the fraternity
list), membership, services to the Campus, and projected
plans -- all of which were very favorable. President
Armstrong recommended that a charter be approved for the
Colony to be established as a national fraternity.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that a charter be approved for Sigma Phi Epsi-
lon Colony to become a national fraternity on the Univer-
sity of Nevada Campus.
24. ASUN Representatives re: Increase in Tuition and Fees
By permission of President Armstrong and the Regents, Paul
Bible, ASUN President, and Iradj Forootan, foreign student,
presented a petition on behalf of the Student Senate that
the Regents reconsider the increase in fees and tuition,
and especially that they not make the increase in out-of-
state tuition effective upon the students already enrolled
at the University. It was pointed out that the increase
would affect 23 undergraduate foreign students, who are un-
able to work on the Campus to supplement their income be-
cause of the State law prohibiting employment of foreigners.
Mr. Bible had taken a poll of out-of-state students which
indicated that a large number of them would not be able to
return because of the increase in tuition. He stressed the
point that the provisions for repayment of loans (that loans
must be paid before graduation) makes it very unlikely that
loans would solve the problem for Senior students.
President Armstrong expressed sympathy on the part of him-
self and the Board and offered to look into the possibility
of splitting tuition waivers so that they would benefit two
students per waiver and thus would keep the tuition amount
to be paid the same as it is at present. It is hoped that
legislation will be enacted at the next session which will
permit part-time employment of foreign students on the
Campus. Doug Ketran was present also as an out-of-state
Engineering student and presented the case for students in
his status. The President offered to explore all possible
means of alleviating the situation, including a review of
the entire loan program, the scholarship program, and the
tuition waiver program. Chairman Grant complimented the
students for their presentation, saying that it indicated a
great deal of thought and research.
Dr. Lombardi spoke of the cuts which had been made in the
past by the Governor and the Legislature in the University's
requests for State appropriations. He asked that it be made
a matter of record that this lack of State support, in his
opinion, made it necessary for the Regents to increase fees
and tuition in order to carry on the program of the Univer-
sity.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Regents authorize the President to in-
vestigate the ways in which the scholarship program, loan
funds, and tuition waivers might best be utilized to allev-
iate the situation created by increase of fees and tuition,
especially as it affects foreign students.
Mr. Porter spoke in sympathy for the students affected by
the increase but gave his opinion that legally the Univer-
sity cannot make the increase applicable to incoming stu-
dents without making them applicable to students already on
the Campus, because that would be discriminatory. He said
that the law makes only one definition of resident students
and non-resident students, and that both foreign students
and out-of-state United States citizens fall into the same
category legally.
25. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Regents was set for
Saturday, April 28, 1962 in Las Vegas.
Note: Upon further checking, it was noted that April 28
is Mackay Day on the Reno Campus and the meeting
was ordered by the Chairman to be held in Reno.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
03-03-1962