March 3-4, 1988
03-03-1988
Pages 1-26
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
March 3, 1988
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Rooms 201-202,
Donald Moyer Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mrs. June F. Whitley, Chairman
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Patricia Crookham (NNCC),
Frank Hartigan (UNR), Beverly Funk (CCCC), Richard French (DRI),
Bill Marchant (UNLV), Dale Pugsley (WNCC), David Wilkins (TMCC),
Jim Williams (Unit), and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whitley at 10:10 A.M.
on Thursday, March 3, 1988.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held Janu-
ary 28-29, 1988.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the addition of the following persons to the
TMCC Advisory Board:
Fritsi Ericson
John Genasci
Bob Pearce
(4) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNR College Inn and the Nevada
Department of Wildlife
Effective: March 20 through March 30, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $4,000
Purpose : Provide one meeting room, lodging and
meals to accommodate 35 attendees.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Department of Educa-
tion
Effective: March 3 through June 20, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $4,000
Purpose : Tuition waivers for teachers, C & I
481/681 - Special Problems in Educa-
tion: Reading in the ESL Classroom -
Curriculum Considerations.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Department of Educa-
tion
Effective: April 1 through June 15, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $6,000
Purpose : Tuition waivers for teachers, C & I
481/681 - Special Problems in Educa-
tion: Language Arts Software in the
ESL Classroom.
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and Clark County Board of
County Commissioners
Effective: Not to exceed 5 years from the signing
date
Amount : 0
Purpose : Clark County to provide facilities and
instructors for courses SWK 419 and SWK
429.
E. UNS Board of Regents/DRI and Division of Environ-
mental Protection of the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources
Effective: March 1 through June 30, 1988
Amount : $9,900
Purpose : To conduct a performance audit and a
systems audit and conduct a Quality
Assurance Workshop.
F. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and Nevada Department of
Education
Effective: March 1 through April 1, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $2,000
Purpose : Tuition waivers for teachers, CIE/ESE
400 - Special Problems in Education:
Language Arts Software in the ESL
Curriculum.
G. UNS Board of Regents/University of Nevada School of
Medicine and Nevada Department of Prisons
Effective: September 1, 1986 until terminated by
either or both parties
Amount : $20,000 annually
Purpose : Facilitate continuing medical education
for prison physicians, physicians' as-
sistants and nurses through the School
of Medicine; coordinate the admission
of inmate patients to University-affil-
ated hospitals; contribute to the qual-
ity of medical care available to inmate
patients at University-affiliated hos-
pitals and facilities in Internal Medi-
cine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecol-
ogy, Family Practice and Nutrition med-
ical disciplines; establish clinical
learning opportunities for undergradu-
ates and graduates in nursing and psy-
chology at University-affiliated hos-
pitals and facilities.
Dr. Eardley moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Maxson introduced Cheryl Bowles, UNLV Faculty
Senate Vice Chairman; Paige White, Yellin' Rebel Staff
Writer; and William Dakin, Director of Career Planning and
Placement.
Dr. Daken addressed the Board of Regents on his past 21
years of service to UNLV and UNS. He stated that he is
proud of the contributions made to UNLV and the efforts the
Board of Regents has made for UNLV and UNS. He suggested
that the Board of Regents set aside time at each Regents'
meeting to meet with staff and faculty for exchange of con-
cerns and issues. He thanked the Board of Regents for their
support for higher education.
Mrs. Indrani Iyengar addressed the Board of Regents on the
issue of School of Medicine admission standards for foreign
medical graduates. President Crowley replied that this is
not an issue of discrimination, but an issue of how to eval-
uate the adequacy of foreign medical schools. The LCME has
set this standard and it has become law. General Counsel
Klasic stated that the State Board of Medical Examiners
should be addressing this issue, because the Medical Board
got the Legislature to pass the law on the subject and it
is the Medical Board which determines which Medical Schools
meet LCME standards, and that the Board of Regents should
abide by the law. President Crowley offered to prepare a
response to Mrs. Iyengar's concerns.
3. Chairman's Report
Chairman Whitley reported that a concerted effort to meet
the higher education needs of Nevada's minority youth is
under way in the University of Nevada System.
Following a Regents' retreat last Fall which focused on mak-
ing affirmative action a high priority, UNS established a
Student Minority Outreach Task Force.
Chairman June Whitley reported that candid discussions have
been held with community leaders representing American In-
dian, Black and Hispanic populations in northern and south-
ern Nevada and have yielded many common concerns.
These include:
The need for ongoing, sincere commitment from the "top"
- the Board of Regents, Chancellor and Presidents -- to
help minority students achieve success in higher educa-
tion.
Establishing a reward system for those involved in the
effort.
Keeping the task force intact on a permanent basis, mon-
itoring progress and being accountable for results.
Improving communications with minority communities to
increase awareness about what UNS Universities and Com-
munity Colleges offer and where students can go to re-
ceive assistance on Campuses.
Providing students with more help in the form of schol-
arships, financial aid, tutors, student and faculty men-
tors and role models, not only to recruit students but
to retain them and ensure they will be successful after
they have enrolled. This effort could involve estab-
lishing an "early warning system" during their first
semester on Campus.
Early intervention with students and families before
high school years to communicate the importance of
higher education and its accessibility.
Chairman Whitley stated that one of the highest UNS budget
priorities for 1989-91, complete funding of a series of
formulas in the base budget to shore up the infrastructure
of all UNS institutions, could provide funds necessary to
address minority needs. Expansion of the "Support Services"
formula includes student services such as recruitment and
retention programs, academic advising and tutoring programs.
And UNS could seek scholarship funds and financial aid for
minorities in its enhancement budget requests for new pro-
grams.
Some Clark County minority representatives have offered to
help UNS lobby Legislators to obtain the money necessary to
make these suggestions a reality.
The Statewide task force will continue meeting with minority
representatives this Spring, and will develop recommenda-
tions for presentation to the Board of Regents in June.
A student forum was held on the UNLV Campus to discuss the
UNS financial resources and to clarify misunderstandings on
the UNS budget process.
Chairman Whitley requested that the Chancellor's Office pre-
pare a booklet on UNS budgets to aid the general public in
understanding the budget process.
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Regent Kenney.
4. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson reported that the System Administration
building is progressing on schedule and the office should
begin moving into the new building in mid-April.
The 1987-88 Arkansas Study, the annual national comparison
of administrative salaries adopted by the Board of Regents
as the yardstick to measure how UNS Administrators rank in
comparison to counterparts at land-grant Universities
throughout the nation, was distributed at the meeting for
informational purposes only. This is one of several studies
that serve to guide UNS in its deliberations to establish a
salary request for the next biennia. The Chancellor's Of-
fice has contracted for University and Community College
faculty salary studies. The results will not be available
until later this Spring.
The UNS Compensation Committee, composed of faculty repre-
sentatives of all UNS institutions, has made a number of
recommendations to the Chancellor concerning salary and
benefits for consideration in developing the 1989-91 salary
request.
Chancellor Dawson reported that 3 national salary comparison
studies will be available this Spring to aid UNS in build-
ing a salary request: the Arkansas Study and faculty salary
studies showing how University faculty rank nationally com-
pared to all other land-grant schools, and how Community
College faculty in Nevada compare to counterparts in com-
parably sized urban Community Colleges throughout the U. S.
While results of the latter two studies aren't known, the
UNS Compensation Committee has been considering a number of
related issues. Among them:
University professional employees are the only group of
State workers which does not received 100% employer-paid
retirement. UNS faculty contribute 50% (or nearly 10%
of gross income) to retirement and the State contributes
the other 50%. When other employee groups such as pub-
lic school teachers and classified workers rank them-
selves nationally, it is according to total compensation
rather than salary. For this reason, the UNS Compensa-
tion committee is considering making a recommendation
that faculty rankings in national studies be based upon
compensation rather than salary.
The Committee will seek a compensation goal of reaching
the top quartile in the national ranking by the end of
the next biennium (1991).
The Committee unanimously endorsed the concept of Com-
munity College faculty and University faculty seeking
different percentage increases if studies of the two
groups result in one group needing a larger increase
than the other to reach the top quartile goal. (Pre-
viously, the Chancellor reported to the Board, that the
Compensation Committee unanimously endorsed a proposal
that merit pay be distributed differently by the two
groups in recognition of different job performance ex-
pectations between Community College and University
faculty.)
A statement was adopted by the Committee saying that
while faculty recognize the importance of full funding
of base budget formulas, they do not want the formulas
to be funded at the expense of achieving compensation
goals.
Because the effect of tax reform in 1986 has been to
eliminate tax write-off related to business expenses,
the Committee is considering a recommendation to seek
faculty development grants designed to offset the loss.
Also being considered is an improved "indirect cost
recovery" rate. Currently, the State receives 50% of
all grant monies faculty successfully obtain. The re-
mainder is given to UNS. The Committee is considering
a 25/75 ratio be sought from lawmakers.
And the Committee is considering a request that an
"equity pool" be sought to address salary equity prob-
lems throughout UNS.
Chancellor Dawson stated that when the UNS Compensation
Committee develops a final list of recommendations this
Spring, Chairman Kim Boal will be asked to present them to
the Board of Regents.
In another matter related to salaries, Chancellor Dawson
stated that recommendations establishing a Systemwide policy
governing salaries paid Administrators who return to the
classroom has been discussed by the Council of Presidents
and will be presented to the Board in April. The Board may
be asked to consider two separate sets of recommendations,
one for Universities and one for Community Colleges.
The Chancellor also distributed background information about
the Illinois College Savings Bond Issue, and suggested it
could be proposed to the Nevada State Legislature as a solu-
tuion to fund higher education capital construction needs.
(The Board of Regents previously endorsed efforts to in-
crease Nevada's bonding capacity to address a backlog of
capital construction needs. University System requests
totaling some $130 million were submitted to the Public
Works Board in late 1987. Many of the new facilities re-
quested by UNS have been sought for a decade or longer.
Faced with mounting pressure to maintain existing facili-
ties and construct new buildings to meet needs of skyrocket-
ing student enrollment, the Board of Regents announced plans
to try to recover the HECC Fund. The Higher Education Cap-
ital Construction Fund (HECC) was established from a federal
rebate on slot machine taxes. The first $5 million received
yearly by Nevada was directed to UNS but redirected to State
coffers during the State's recession in 1983. Attempts to
recover the funds in 1985 and 1987 were unsuccessful. The
Board of Regents, Chancellor's Office and Council of Presi-
dents agreed to step up lobbying efforts to recapture the
lost revenues.)
Earlier this week the UNLV Foundation sponsored a luncheon
with local female leaders in the Las Vegas community. Chan-
cellor Dawson commended the efforts in brining these leaders
together.
Chairman Whitley returned and resumed the gavel.
5. Updated Proposal for a Separate College of Engineering, UNLV
At the January meeting of the Board of Regents, approval was
given for creation of a separate College of Engineering at
UNLV. Dean William Wells presented a report updating activ-
ities since the establishment of a School of Engineering and
Computer Science in 1984.
The 1st phase of the new Beam Complex, a 101,000-square-foot
structure, will be completed next Fall. In addition to
original academic objectives for the expanded School in the
early 1980s, the School is considering other opportunities
such as academic programs in aerospace engineering, research
in transportation, nuclear waste management and information
science, and a master's degree program in architecture.
The meeting recessed and reconvened at 2:15 P.M. Thursday, March
3, 1988, with all Regents present except for Regents Gallagher
and Foley. Regent Karamanos entered the meeting at this time.
6. Approved Naming of Center, UNR
Approved the naming of the National Judicial Center the John
H. Midby and Daniel F. Byron National Center for Judicial
Education.
In October Mr. Midby and Mr. Byron, through their corpora-
tion, John H. Midby & Associates, committed $1 million to-
ward the National Center for Judicial Education Campaign.
This strategic gift enabled the University to reach its goal
and assure construction of the Center. The Center will
house the National College of Juvenile and Family Law and
UNR's Division of Continuing Education. It also will in-
clude over 10,000 square feet of flexible instructional
training space for adult continuing education.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the naming of the National
Judicial Center at UNR the John H. Midby and Daniel F.
Bryon National Center for Judicial Education. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Motion carried.
7. Approved Naming of Building, UNLV
Approved the naming of the UNLV Business Services building
the Herman W. Westfall Business Services building.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the naming of the UNLV Busi-
ness Services building the Herman W. Westgfall Business
Services building. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved the Appointment of Executive Director, UNSCS
Approved the appointment of Dr. Donald S. Zitter as Execu-
tive Director, UNS Computing Services, at a salary of
$69,500, effective April 15, 1988.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the appointment of Dr.
Donald S. Zitter to the position of Executive Director, UNS
Computing Services, at a salary of $69,500, effective April
15, 1988. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Chancellor Dawson expressed his gratitude to Dr. Warren Fox
for Chairing the Executive Director Search Committee.
9. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNLV
Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status for the following:
William Dakin, Director of Career Planning and Placement,
July 1, 1988
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
Status at UNLV. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNR
Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status for the following:
W. Harold Arnett, Professor of Entomology
John A. Bailey, Professor of Counseling and Guidance
Personnel Services
James D. Barger, Clinical Professor of Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine
Roberta J. Barnes, Dean of Student Services
Richard V. Cotter, Professor of Managerial Sciences
Richard T. Dankworth, Vice President for University
Advancement
Dana Davis, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Warren L. D'Azevedo, Professor of Anthropology
Alphonse J. Dingacci, Clinical Professor of Family and
Community Medicine
Ruth H. Donovan, Associate Director of Libraries
Don W. Driggs, Professor of Political Science
Don A. Greenwell, Extension Agent-in-Charge
Eugene K. Grotegut, Professor of Foreign Languages and
Literatures
Lucille R. Guckes, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
E. Irving Hackett, State Extension Specialist
Gerald W. Kimble, Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science
Donald A. Klebenow, Professor of Wildlife
Owen A. Knorr, Professor of Biology
John E. Nellor, Dean of the Graduate School and Research
and Professor of Biology
Marion M. Schrum, Dean, Orvis School of Nursing
Harry G. Smith, Professor of Entomology
Richard E. Wilson, Associate Professor of Economics
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
Status at UNR. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
President Crowley informed the Board that the promotion of
Eugene K. Grotegut, Professor of Foreign Languages and
Literatures, will be awarded posthumously. Professor
Grotegut passed away last month.
11. Information Only - Recommendations for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled
for the April 7-8, 1988 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
John W. Bell, to Rank IV, Nevada Bureau of Mines and
Geology, Mackay School of Mines
Berch Berberoglu, to Professor of Sociology
George G. Bierkamper, to Professor of Pharmacology
*Rhonda E. Cummings, to Associate Professor of Curriculum
and Instruction
Jane P. Davidson, to Professor of Art
William L. Eubank, to Associate Professor of Political
Science
Christopher H. Exline, to Professor of Geography
*Gary L. Fisher, to Associate Professor of Counseling
and Guidance Personnel Services
*Philip H. Goodman, to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine
*Gary Haynes, to Associate Professor of Anthropology
Piotr Hoffman, to Professor of Philosophy
Stephen J. Jenkins, to Associate Professor of Counseling
and Guidance Personnel Service
*Stuart T. Nichol, to Associate Professor of Veterinary
Medicine
*Robert G. Norris, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
*Nelson G. Publicover, to Associate Professor of Physiol-
ogy
John Rosecrance, to Associate Professor of Criminal
Justice
Mehdi Saiidi, to Professor of Civil Engineering
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommends the following promotions, effective July 1,
1988:
Cheryl Bowles, to Professor of Nursing
Vicky Carwein, to Professor of Nursing
Frank Dempster, to Professor of Counseling, Educational
Psychology and Foundations
Russell Hurlburt, to Professor of Psychology
Yoshi Ishikawa, to Associate Professor of Computer
Science & Electrical Engineering
Alan Miller, to Professor of Management
*Ronald Milne, to Associate Professor of Accounting
Frederick Preston, to Professor of Sociology
Satish Sharma, to Professor of Social Work
Eugene Smith, to Professor of Geoscience
Peter Starkweather, to Professor of Biological Sciences
Larry Strate, to Associate Professor of Finance
William Thompson, to Professor of Management
*Glenn Vent, to Associate Professor of Accounting
C. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommends
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
Daniel L. Freeman, to Rank III/Associate Research
Meteorologist, Energy & Environmental Engineering
Center
Lonnie C. Pippin, to Rank IV/Research Professor, Social
Sciences Center
Alan H. Simmons, to Rank III/Associate Research Profes-
sor, Social Sciences Center
Richard H. Stone, to Rank III/Associate Research Sci-
entist, Atmospheric Sciences Center
Normal F. Robinson, to Rank III/Associate Research Pro-
fessor, Energy & Environmental Engineering Center
D. University of Nevada System - Chancellor Dawson recom-
mends the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
Dale Paul Seaman, to Rank III of Supervisory Analyst/
Programmer
*Also recommended for Tenure.
12. Information Only - Recommendations for Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the April 7-8, 1988 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the follow-
ing:
Robert E. Blatz, Associate Professor of Accounting and
Computer Information Systems
Reinhard Bruch, Associate Professor of Physics
*Rhoda E. Cummings, Assistant Professor of Curriculum
and Instruction
Mehdi Etezadi-Amoli, Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering/Computer Science
*Gary L. Fisher, Assistant Professor of Counseling and
Guidance Personnel Services
Duane L. Garner, Professor of Animal Science
*Philip H. Goodman, Assistant Professor of Internal
Medicine
Virginia A. Haldeman, Associate Professor of Home
Economics
Helen C. Hall, Associate Professor of Home Economics
Steven C. Hayes, Professor of Psychology
*Gary Haynes, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Adolf E. Hieke, Associate Professor of English
Robert T. King, Rank III, Oral History Program, Library
Jack Lazerson, Professor of Pediatrics
Cleborne D. Maddux, Professor of Curriculum and
Instruction
Theodore J. Mitchell, Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
*Stuart T. Nichol, Assistant Professor of Veterinary
Medicine
*Robert G. Norris, Rank II, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
Kenneth J. Peak, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Olena K. Plummer, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
Physical Education and Dance
*Nelson G. Publicover, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Nicki L. Eoff Rippee, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
Physical Education and Dance
Robert S. Sheridan, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Robert H. Turner, Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
Richard A. Wirtz, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
Patrick Apfel, Assistant Professor of Radiological Sci-
ences, Health Sciences
Stanley Cloud, Associate Professor of Physics, Science,
Mathematics and Engineering
Mary Dale Deacon, Rank III of Library, Library
*Ashok Iyer, Associate Professor of Computer Science &
Electrical Engineering, Science, Mathematics and
Engineering
John Massengale, Professor of School of HPER, Education
*Ronald Milne, Associate Professor of Accounting, Busi-
ness and Economics
Loralee Nelson, Rank II of Library, Library
Peter Shiue, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sci-
ence, Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Elson Stetson, Professor of Curriculum & Instruction,
Education
*Glenn Vent, Associate Professor of Accounting, Business
and Economics
William Wells, Professor of Engineering, Engineering
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham rec-
ommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
C. A. (Al) Daniels, Director, Technical & Service
Occupations
Alison Mc Pherson, Director, Science and Health
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg rec-
ommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
Michael J. Mc Farlane, Instructor of Physical Science,
Physical Science
Mark Ports, Instructor of Life Science, Math, Science
and Computers
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to
the following:
Sigrun Coffman, Instructor of Developmental English,
Arts and Sciences Division
John Coles, Counselor, Counseling and Testing, Student
Services
Cynthia Davis, Instructor of Mathematics, Arts and
Sciences Division
Patricia Durham-Taylor, Instructor of Nursing, Health
Sciences Division
Scott L. Mac Donald, Instructor of Engineering Tech-
nology, Industrial, Technical & Public Service
Division
Elsie Reinhardt, Instructor of Mathematics, Arts and
Sciences Division
Virginia Rivers, Instructor of Biology, Arts and
Sciences Division
Anna Veltri, Counselor, Counseling and Testing, Student
Services
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommends award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to
the following:
Valerie Anderson, Reference Librarian, Learning
Resources
Bill H. Davies, Dean of College Services, College
Services
Dennis Hull, Coordinator, Counseling
Fred B. Kille, English/Developmental English, Educa-
tional Services
Jeanette Mellow, Instructor of L. P. N., Nursing
William Mewaldt, Instructor of Science, Fallon Campus
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
13. Approved Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1988-89
NRS 396.540 provides for tuition waivers to "students from
other states and foreign countries, not to exceed a number
equal to 3% of the total matriculated enrollment of students
for the past preceding Fall semester." Board policy pro-
vides for similar grants-in-aid for the same number of stu-
dents for the payment of in-State registration fees.
Based on enrollment figures for Fall, 1987, the Officers
request the following allocation of grants-in-aid for Fall,
1988-89:
In-State Out-of-State
UNR
Athletics 100 100
Music 40 25
*Music 20 20
**Foreign 0 15
Native Americans 20 0
Other (General) 88 108
Total 268 268
*In March, 1980 the Board of Regents authorized the Music
Department to nominate 20 additional in-state and 20
additional out-of-state grants-in-aid to assist the
Marching Band.
**Used at 30 1/2 awards.
UNLV
Athletics 132 132
Music 89 89
Native Americans 10 0
Other (General) 135 135
Total 366 356
CCCC
Regents 119
Native Americans 3
Veterans 3
Total 125
NNCC
Regents 15
Native Americans 17
Total 32
TMCC
Regents 79
Native Americans 6
Total 85
WNCC
Regents 36
Native Americans 7
Total 43
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the allocation of grants-in-aid
for 1988-89. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Regent Klaich.
14. Approved Handbook Change, Resident Physicians and Post-
Doctoral Fellows
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 2;
Chapter 7, Sections 1, 4, 5; and Chapter 18, Section 17, as
they apply to Resident Physicians and Postdoctoral Fellows,
and DRI Research Technologists. See Ref. B, filed in the
Regents Office.
In 1986 a question arose as to the legal status of resident
physicians and postdoctoral fellows relative to their em-
ployment status. The question was whether they were stu-
dents or employees and on the resolution of that question
depended the types of employment benefits to which they
would be entitled. A review of the applicable law resulted
in their being placed in a sort of "half-way house" as stu-
dent employees.
Recognizing this as a not very satisfactory solution, the
Board authorized the introduction of legislation to place
resident physicians and postdoctoral fellows in a special
category separate from the personnel policies and procedures
established for the professional and classified employees
of the UNS. This legislation was enacted and, therefore,
changes need to be made in the Board of Regents policies
pertaining to those persons.
A minor change has also been included in the reference to
accommodate the status of the DRI Research Technologists.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Resident Physicians and Postdoctoral Fellows and DRI Re-
search Technologists. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion car-
ried.
15. Approved Handbook Change, Student Financial Aids
Chancellor Dawson recommended that educational loans be made
available to qualified students who are enrolled on at least
a 1/2-time basis (6 or more credits for undergraduate, 5 or
more credits for graduate students). This change would make
our University loan policy consistent with the policies
which govern federally-funded financial aid programs. There
is a growing number of students who register for less than
a full program but still need financial assistance.
It was also recommended that loans be due and payable within
a year regardless of the student's graduation date. A loan
issued during the student's senior year is of no value if
the loan must be repaid prior to graduation.
Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 18, Sections 14,
15 and 17, Student Financial Aids. See Ref. C, filed in the
Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing Student Financial Aids. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
16. Approved Amendment to UNS Code
Approved an amendment to UNS Code, Section 6.17, Classified
Employees and Research Technologists.
At its meeting on January 29, 1988, the Board of Regents
approved a personnel manual for DRI Research Technologists.
The manual provides for a discipline hearing procedure which
differs from the discipline hearing procedure applicable to
most other members of the UNS community under the UNS Code.
In order to accommodate this change, the UNS Code must be
amended to exempt DRI Research Technologists from the pro-
visions of Chapter 6 of the UNS Code.
Section 6.17 Classified Employees and Research
Technologists
(a) Employees of the System who are in the classified
service of the State of Nevada shall be disciplined
only under the procedures established by the Nevada
Revised Statutes and the State Personnel Division
Rules for Personnel Administration.
(b) Research Technologists of the Desert Research Institute
shall be disciplined only under the procedures estab-
lished in the DRI Personnel Manual for Research Tech-
nologists, as authorized by the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the amendment to the UNS Code
regarding Classified Employees and Research Technologists.
Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Whitley returned and resumed the gavel.
17. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held March 3, 1988, were made by Regent
James Eardley, Chairman.
(1) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees, which will cause an increase in
tuition for Medical School students as follows:
Current Proposed
In-state per semester $2,300.00 $2,530.00
Out-of-state per semester $5,450.00 $5,995.00
This increase is a result of the Nevada State Legisla-
ture building a 10% tuition increase into the 1988-89
budget.
This change will also be noted in the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 4.3, Tuition, as follows:
3. UNR medical students receiving WICHE support shall
be assessed $22,000 annually; all other nonresident
medical students shall be assessed $11,990 annually
combined out-of-state tuition and registration fee.
(2) Approved to use $147,500 of the Capital Improvement Fee
Fund for the following projects at WNCC:
Studio One Architects - Phase III $102,000
Carson City (this amount to be
returned to Capital Improvement
Funds from legislative funding for
Phase III construction in August, 1988)
Unison Project PCB - Carson Campus 11,500
Metal Building - Carson Campus 6,000
Faculty Offices - Carson Campus 4,000
Carpet Building - Carson Campus 7,000
B & G - Grass for Landscape - Carson Campus 4,000
Miscellaneous - Mechanical maintenance for 13,000
Carson and Fallon Campuses
(3) Approved the following Self-Supporting Budget for
Community Service-Contracts at WNCC:
Community Service-Contracts
Unrestricted Funds
1987 1988
Projected Budget
Actual Estimate
Revenues
Opening Account Balance $ 0 $ 142
Join 21,784 22,356
Washoe Tribe 5,250 5,250
Voc Ed Single Parents 3,888 4,860
JTPA Single Parents 2,916 2,916
Pell 2,916 5,832
Other Agencies 1,944 2,916
Total Source of Funds $38,698 $44,272
Expenditures
Prof Salaries (FTE 1.0) $27,192 $29,911
Fringe Benefits 4,488 6,850
Operating 6,876 3,150
Transfers Out 0 2,000
Ending Account Balance 142 2,361
Total Use of Funds $38,698 $44,272
(4) Approved to seek the Governor's approval to augment the
1987-88 institutional operating budgets for increased
student fees. These increased fees are a result of en-
rollments which are greater than those projected in the
budgets.
It was explained that this augmentation would fund the
salaries of additional part-time faculty needed as a
result of increased enrollments.
Dr. Eardley requested that Chancellor Mark Dawson and Vice
Chancellor of Finance Ron Sparks conduct an informational
workshop for Regents on the budget process.
Chancellor Dawson informed the Committee that he, Regents
Sparks and Whitley, Vice Chancellor Sparks met with UNLV
students and discussed the UNS budget process. Many budget
issues were discussed and clarified. It is hoped that
similar sessions can be conducted within the System.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held March 3, 1988, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin.
(1) Approved the Ph. D. degree in Sociology at UNLV, as
contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents Office.
The current M. A. in Sociology will provide a strong
foundation for the Ph. D. program. Graduates will be
expected to gain a general mastery of sociology, as
well as a specialized mastery of two fields within the
discipline.
In addition to employment in academic positions, many
individuals in applied settings such as government
agencies and the private sector require training beyond
the master's level. This will fulfill a need as the
only doctoral program in sociology in Nevada. It is
projected that enrollment will reach 15 students by
the 4th year of the program.
Dr. John Unrue, Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Provost at UNLV, informed the Committee that the Uni-
versity Priorities and Program Committee is securing
additional funding from outside sources in addition to
the funding already established.
(2) Approved the major in Logistics Management at UNR, as
contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in the Regents Office.
The program will prepare graduates for logistics (or
distribution) management in industries such as trans-
portation, manufacturing and food processing.
The University of Nevada-Reno was contacted by the
northern Nevada warehouse distribution industry con-
cerning the need to establish such a program. Dona-
tions from private firms are anticipated to supplement
reallocation of College funds and new State funds.
With the exception of the 4th year of course work, the
majority of classes are currently in place. The pro-
gram will meet accreditation requirements of the
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.
The concept for this program was approved at the Decem-
ber 4, 1987 Board of Regents meeting. The support from
the private sector will enhance the program. President
Crowley stated that approximately $250,000 has already
been raised from the private sector and feels that $1
million can be raised as the program gets underway. He
is confident that the private sector will continue its
support.
TMCC is cooperating with UNR on this program and has
approached this on a continuing education basis. The
industry is becoming computerized and TMCC is training
those already in the industry in the Reno Sparks area.
(3) Approved the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts at
UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents
Office.
This program is designed as a specialized professional
degree in the performance and production disciplines of
theatre. It is a terminal degree which will build upon
the existing Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts pro-
grams.
The southern Nevada area, which includes a number of
hotel theaters and showrooms, provides an excellent
opportunity for observerships. In addition, regional
theatre companies will allow for interships and resi-
dencies.
Development of this degree was proposed in the UNLV
Master Plan of 1983 as well as the 1987-1991 UNS plan-
ning document. The program will complement the exist-
ing Masters' programs in related areas, including the
Master of Arts programs in Theatre Arts.
President Maxson introduced Beverley Byers-Pevitts,
Chairman of the Theatre Arts Department, and announced
that earlier this week a luncheon was held for the
women citizens of Las Vegas to encourage commitment to
the performing and visual arts at UNLV.
(4) Approved the AAS degree in Animal Health Technology at
CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-4, filed in the Regents
Office.
Graduates will be qualified for entry-level animal
health technician positions in veterinary clinics,
veterinary hospitals, or research facilities. The
planned date of initiation is Fall, 1988.
A survey of Nevada veterinarians indicates a desire to
hire technicians. In addition, it is anticipated that
national and State employment opportunities in this
area will increase in the future. Accreditation will
be sought from the American Veterinary Medical Associ-
ation.
3 or 5 existing related programs in allied health have
undergone formal review and are fully accredited. The
remaining 2 were recently implemented and are too new
for this type of review.
Dr. Herbert Peebles, Vice President for Academic Af-
fairs at CCCC, informed the Committee that this program
will supply technicians with education at the local and
Statewide level. Both large and small animal techni-
cians will receive training and clinical practice at
local animal clinics. There will not be animal experi-
mentation on the CCCC Campus, only in the local clinics
under the direction of a supervising veterinarian.
(5) At the January meeting of the Board of Regents, approv-
al was given for creation of a separate College of En-
gineering at UNLV. A report was presented to the full
Board of Regents at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 1988.
Mrs. Sheerin requested an update on nursing manpower in
Nevada. Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor for Academic Af-
fairs, stated that a report will be presented at the April
Board of Regents meeting and will contain information on the
nursing shortage.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mr. Klaich sec-
onded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Building, DRI
Approved construction of a Plant Growth facility building
at DRI.
President Taranik presented plans for a 4000-square-foot
plant growth facility to be constructed under the existing
Dandini building. The DRI Research Foundation has conducted
a fund-raising effort for this research plant growth facil-
ity as a part of the Biological Sciences component of the
NSF-EPSCoR Program. Funds raised to date total $135,000.
DRI will provide additional funds from Indirect Cost Re-
covery for equipment in addition to funds available from
the NSF-EPSCoR grant.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of plant growth facility at DRI.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
20. Approved Handbook Change, Summer Session Salary Schedules,
UNLV
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 18.1
Summer Session Salary Schedules at UNLV as follows:
1. Universityof Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Faculty
Professor $950 per credit hour
Associate Professor 925
Assistant Professor 900
Lecturer 800
Lab Assistant 650
Visiting Faculty
Professor $850 per credit hour
Associate Professor 750
Assistant Professor 650
Lecturer 500-700
Professor Emeritus: Depends upon rank at time of re-
tirement.
The per-credit-hour salary is understood to be a maximum
allowable salary. A lower per-credit-salary, when ne-
cessitated by low enrollment and when agreed to by the
instructor, is not precluded.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Summer Session Salary Schedules at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks sec-
onded. Motion carried.
21. Approved Extension of Lease, UNR
Approved the extension of a lease held by Rayrock Mines, dba
Cordex Exploration Company, lessee of UNR's Kapo Mining
Claims near Valmy, Nevada. The lease is up for renewal
August 1, 1988. Modifications to the lease are as follows:
1. Extend the lease for the period 1988-89 and increase the
annual minimum advance royalty payments from $1,325 to
the following:
1988-90 $10,000/year
1991 20,000
1992 25,000
1993 30,000
1994 35,000
1995-98 50,000/year
2. In 1998 the lessee will have the option to extend the
lease for the period 1998-2008, at a minimum advance
royalty payment of $50,000 per year.
3. In 2008 the lessee will have the option to extend the
lease for the period 2008-2018, at a minimum advance
royalty payment of $50,000 per year.
4. During the term(s) of the lease, the lessee will pay
production royalties for FIVE PERCENT (5%) of net
smelter returns. All production royalty payments shall
be first subject to credit against advance royalty pay-
ments.
5. Beginning August 1, 1989, and each year thereafter, all
minimum advance royalty payments will be adjusted to the
changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Region IX
(California, Nevada and Arizona), as published by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the extension of a lease at
UNR. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Reorganization, CCCC
Approved a reorganization at CCCC. President Meacham pre-
sented the details at the meeting. See Ref. D, filed in the
permanent minutes.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the reorganization at CCCC.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved the Sale of Property, UNLV
Approved an offer to purchase UNLV's 15% undivided interest
in the Carrollton Park Subdivision for $125,000. The offer
is contingent upon the buyer obtaining clear title to Lots
2 through 10 in Block 4 of the Subdivision.
Recent appraisals in the area indicate the offer is fair and
reasonable. Proceeds from the sale will be used to endow
scholarships for the UNLV soccer program, pursuant to the
wishes of the donor. Should the Board approve the offer,
UNLV and the buyer will begin negotiations with the owner of
the remainder of the subdivision for the transfer of the
specific lots requested. If negotiations are successful,
approval of the Governor will be obtained pursuant to NRS
396.430.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the sale of property at
UNLV. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved Use of Regents Special Project Fund
Approved spending up to $100,000 from the Regents Special
Project Fund for equipment in the new System Administra-
tion building.
The building is nearing completion with an expected occupan-
cy in mid-April.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval to spend up to $100,000 of the
Regents Special Project Fund for equipment in the new System
Administration building. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion car-
ried.
25. Approved Parameters and Priorities for Biennial Budget
1989-91
Approved the base budget parameters and the priorities for
new funding for the 1989-91 biennial budget. Vice Chancel-
lor Sparks presented the priorities and parameters.
The base budget provides funding to maintain existing Uni-
versity operations. "Priorities for New Funding" was re-
ferred to in the past as "Critical Needs" or "Enhancement"
requests.
The base budget request for the next biennium will include:
Returning student/faculty ratios to levels enjoyed
prior to 1981: 20:1 for Universities and rural Com-
munity Colleges, 24:1 for urban Community Colleges.
100% funding of 5 formulas by 1991 to provide Campuses
with stable funding in a variety of areas.
While the financial impact of incorporating formulas in the
base budget hasn't been determined, Vice Chancellor Ron
Sparks explained that initial estimates are approximately
$25 million over the biennium. Another $13 million will be
required to accommodate anticipated increases in student
enrollment through 1991.
The formulas were recommended to the 1987 Legislature by an
interim legislative committee that studied how higher educa-
tion is funded in other states throughout the nation. Prior
to that study, UNS budgets acknowledged instructional only
needs associated with growth in the full-time student popu-
lation. Because of limited revenues, the 1987 Legislature
was able to fund 20% of the formulas. If 100% funding is
achieved for 1989-91, UNS would receive:
A ratio of 70% full-time instructors to 30% part-time
faculty at its 4 Community Colleges. The 70/30 ratio
is the national average.
Some 220 graduate assistants for graduate and doctoral
programs at UNLV and UNR.
Funding for support services such as student services,
libraries, Campus security, replacement of equipment,
alumni services and maintenance of facilities.
Most formulas are based on the need to provide services for
increased numbers of students.
"Priorities for New Funding" included 4 catagories in the
following priority order: Salary and Professional Merit,
Economic Development and Diversification (such as Community
College developmental programs, University technical/lab
support, new equipment, scholarships and research enhance-
ments), academic and administrative computing equipment,
and requests for new programs.
UNS institutions are in the midst of developing budget pri-
orities. Their requests will be consolidated by the Chan-
cellor's Office and presented to the Board of Regents this
Summer. The UNS 1989-91 budget request is submitted to the
Governor on September 1, 1988, and to the Nevada State
Legislature in January, 1989.
President Maxson stated that he was concerned with the sal-
ary package and further stated "once we reach some agreement
on adequate salaries, I would say not another dime for any-
thing in what we call enhancement or wherever you put it
until all other dimes left over go into the base budget."
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Regent Klaich.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Base Budget parameters
and priorities for new funding of the 1989-91 biennial
budget. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval that the ratio for nursing be
placed at 7.5 to 1 for the Community Colleges and be in-
cluded in priority 2 under economic development and diver-
sification. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Mrs. Sheerin stated she felt one of the major concerns for
the coming legislative session would be in health care.
Motion carried.
Chairman Whitley returned and resumed the gavel.
26. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Mrs. Sparks, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profes-
sional competence or physical or mental health of a person
in accordance with NRS 241.030.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
03-03-1988