March 5-6, 1993
03-05-1993
Pages 72-115
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
March 5-6, 1993
The Board of Regents met on March 5-6, 1993 in the Grand Hall,
Richard Tam Alumni Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Madison Graves, II
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony D. Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Ron Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Dr. John Richardson, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Carolyn Collins (CCSN), Diane Dietrich (Unit), Richard Egami
(DRI), Michon Mackedon (WNCC), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Ellen Pillard
(UNR), Robert Skaggs (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Carolyn Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:45 A.M.
Thursday, March 5, 1993, with all Regents present except Regents
Hammargren and Whitley.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
January 7-8, 1992.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1.
(3) Approved the following appointments to the UNR College
of Agriculture Advisory Board:
Jim Connelley, Mountain City
Tim Hafen, Pahrump
Molly Knudtsen, Reno
Bob Quilici, Reno
Deloyd Satterthwaite, Tuscarora
(4) Authorized the use of $95,000 of Capital Improvement
Fee Funds at TMCC for the following projects:
Old Town Mall $75,000
Washoe County Library Remodel
Includes 3 classrooms, office space,
ESL/GED program, library space and
student study space.
Americans with Disabilities Act $20,000
Funding to provide readily achievable
barrier removal and other facility
requirements of the ADA Act.
(5) President Maxson requests authorization to use up to
$155,000 of Capital Improvement Fee Funds at UNLV for
the following projects:
To complete space requirements for $ 25,000
the Women's Center in the new Student
Services building.
To create two laboratory/office spaces $ 35,000
in White Hall.
To address roofing needs on the Campus. $100,000
(6) NRS 396.540 provides for tuition waivers for "stu-
dents from other states and foreign countries, not
to exceed a number equal to 3% of the total matric-
ulated enrollment of students for the past preced-
ing Fall semester." Board policy provides 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 1992, approved
the following allocation of grants-in-aid for Fall
1993-94:
In-State Out-of-State
UNR
Athletics 100 100
Music 40 25
*Music 20 20
Foreign 0 15
**Native Americans 20 0
Other (General) 159 179
Total 339 339
*On March 28, 1980 the Board of Regents approved for
the Marching Band a separate budget allocation that
had the effect of granting it the equivalent of 20
additional in-state and 20 additional out-of-state
grants-in-aid.
**A standing Regent policy also allocates 20 in-state
grants-in-aid to Nevada Resident Native Americans.
UNLV
Athletics 105 105
Music 53 53
Other 369 369
Total 527 527
*Native Americans 40 40
*The allocation for Native American grants-in-aid
is not included in the 3% maximum and represents
a separate allocation.
CCSN
Regents 87
Veterans 0
Native Americans 0
Total 87
NNCC
Regents 61
Veterans 22
Native Americans 5
Total 88
TMCC
Regents 271
Native Americans 12
Total 291
WNCC
Regents 140
Native Americans 20
Total 160
(7) Approved the following Self-Supporting Budget for
Human and Community Sciences at UNR:
Human and Community Sciences/Center for Applied
Research
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 0 $ 10,224
Revenue:
Fees 48,024 136,855
Transfers In 4,413
Total Source of Funds $ 52,437 $147,079
Expenditures:
Graduate Assistant Salary $ 0 $ 16,000
Classified Salaries 30,762 23,200
Wages 2,449 2,760
Fringe Benefits 3,445 2,197
Operating 3,665 10,161
Out-of-State Travel 417 1,000
Total Expenditures: $ 40,738 $ 55,318
Transfers Out: 1,475 1,500
Ending Balance: 10,224 90,261
Total Use of Funds $ 52,437 $147,079
(8) Approved to grant an easement to the Clark County
Sanitation District. This easement is necessary to
lay an underground sewer pipeline on Harmon Avenue
and Gym Road.
(9) Approved the following easements:
A) Henderson Campus - Grant of Easement with Nevada
Power Company for the pullbox and meter cabinet
on the Welding Lab addition.
B) West Charleston Campus - Easement with Las Vegas
Valley Water District for the relocation of the
District's Air Vacuum - Air Release Assembly
presently located within the sidewalk area of
Oakey Boulevard.
(10) Approved the grant of a right-of-way for Nye Lane
relocation. Initially, the Planning Commission re-
quested an easement, which the Board had granted;
however, they are now requesting a dedicated right-
of-way for Nye Lane. This is compatible with the
overall Campus master plan.
(11) Approved the offer presented by Washoe County School
District of $250,000 to purchase a vacant 7.63+ or -
acre parcel of land at Stead. The School District
intends to build an elementary school on the site.
The appraisal summary is contained in Ref. C-2.
(12) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 10, Student Fees, Reinstatement Fee, UNR:
Reinstatement Fee (for students whose
registration or enrollment was canceled
due to non-payment of fees) 50% of tuition
Maximum, Summer Session 75
(13) Approved of a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 10, Student Fees:
American College Testing (ACT) Fee 35
Millers Analogies Test 50
(14) Approved of a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 13,
Article IX, CSUN Services:
(G. Radio Station, etc. deleted)
This will allow KUNV to operate independently of
CSUN. This matter has passed a vote of the CSUN
Senate.
(15) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 11.6, Special Course Fees, WNCC:
OH 106B Floral Design/Silk - deleted
OH 204B Floral - Welding - deleted
RPED 104 Scuba 65.00 per course
RPED 204 Advanced Scuba 65.00 per course
(16) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 11.4, Special Course Fees, NNCC:
Specialty Stainless Steel Welding
Certification $350
(17) Chancellor Dawson requests approval of the following
interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents and the City of Reno
(Water Rights Deed)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board
Amount : $10 to Board of Regents
Purpose : This deed authorizes the delivery
of not to exceed 4.76 acre feet
of water per season from the
Pioneer Ditch for the Sports
Medicine Facility at UNR.
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Employ-
ment Security Department (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board
Amount : $35,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide one or more hear-
ings officers to assist Employ-
ment Security Department in con-
ducting Unemployment Compensa-
tion Appeals hearings in Reno
and Las Vegas.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/School of Medicine and
Nevada Department of Human Resources/Division
of Health (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board
Amount : $75,436 to Medical School
Purpose : School of Medicine to conduct
assessment of mercury levels in
blood and urine of individuals
in and around the site of impact
designated as the Carson River
Superfund Site (survey to include
no fewer than 200 residents of
Dayton).
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Commerce/Real Estate Division (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board through
June 30, 1993
Amount : $16,785 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV shall provide real estate
education courses.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/CCSN and the Clark County
Health District (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $29,487 to CCSN
Purpose : CCSN to prepare functional Basic
Automobile Emission Systems
Training courses for approxi-
mately 80 students.
Mrs. Gallagher moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and
approval of the prepared agenda with the authority to
change the order of items as specified throughout the
meeting. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Gwaltney introduced Ann Dougherty, TMCC's new
Affirmative Action Officer, and Don Isler, the newly elected
ASTM President. Dr. Gwaltney reported that due to a serious
illness, the Past President Charlie Covington, stepped down
early from that position.
President Remington introduced Lynn Mahlberg, NNCC Director
of Admissions and Records, who will also be assuming the
position of Acting Dean of Student Services during Stan
Aiazzi's one-year leave.
President Maxson announced that the UNLV Faculty Senate had
issued a letter of support for Regents Foley and Sparks
during the recent recall effort. He said the faculty recog-
nizes the accomplishments and integrity of these two Regents
and wished to commend them for their dedication to the Uni-
versity and Community College System. Mrs. Sparks said the
support of the Faculty Senates was greatly appreciated. Mr.
Foley echoed that appreciation.
Mrs. Whitley entered the meeting.
3. Chairman's Report
Chairman Carolyn Sparks welcomed Regents Graves and Price
to their first full meeting in Las Vegas. Mrs. Sparks
thanked all the faculty and staff who offered support
during the recall effort against her. She further thanked
members of the Board for their continued support of aca-
demics in higher education.
4. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson announced that Leslie Jacques had a baby
boy, Michael, on Wednesday, March 3, 1993, and extended his
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jacques.
Congratulations were extended to President Remington and
his staff for recently being granted full National League
of Nursing (NLN) accreditation of the NNCC Nursing Program.
Full accreditation was awarded, and the program was approved
with no recommendations or deficiencies. NLN has requested
permission to use the NNCC report as a model. The Board
added their congratulations for the outstanding accomplish-
ment.
Last Fall a committee was established and given a charge to
develop a common reporting format or guidelines to govern
foundation reporting of gifts to the Board. The committee,
Chaired by Sandi Cardinal, Director of Internal Audit, sub-
mitted draft recommendations in September. The draft guide-
lines have now been distributed to all foundations with a
memorandum informing them that the proposed policy will be
on the April Board of Regents' agenda for approval. Mr.
Dawson cautioned that not all of the foundations agree to
the language he is recommending, and during the May meet-
ing the Board will have to determine whether it is sound
policy.
Mrs. Sparks asked Regents to review the draft policy recom-
mendations and contact Chancellor Dawson with questions.
5. Approved Emeritus Appointment
Approved the following emeritus appointment as recommended:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommends the following, effective May 18, 1993, upon
retirement:
Reuben Neumann, Emeritus Professor of Accounting
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the emeritus appointment at
UNLV. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
6. Information Only: UCCSN Transfer Center Planning
Dr. Doug Burris, Director of Community College Affairs,
reported that at the December 5-6, 1991 meeting the Board
amended UCCSN Admission Standards. Along with such items
as increasing the overall minimum grade point average to
2.5, the Board also directed the institutions to:
1) develop Transfer Support Centers for the purpose
of offering special assistance to "at-risk" students
in their effort to transfer from a Community College
to a University;
2) design a program that would support the transfer of
these students through the use of individual stu-
dent contracts guaranteeing placement of the stu-
dent in a given major upon satisfactory completion
of the requirements of the contract; and
3) special attention be given to enhancing student
diversity.
The Board directed that each Campus develop an institutional
plan to implement this portion of the standards and that
such plans be reported to the Board.
Mr. Burris reported that each Campus has established a
transfer center committee. Two workshops, attended by 155
faculty and staff north and south, were conducted at the
beginning of the development process. In June, 1992 the
Presidents agreed that the Chair of each Campus committee
should sit on a System steering committee. In the Fall
the Campus transfer centers were in place and the steering
committee began work on institutional plans.
Each of the Campus Transfer Center Advisory Committee
Chairmen reported on Campus plans as follows:
Truckee Meadows Community College
Dr. Dan Mc Clure reported that the creation of transfer
centers on each Campus has allowed transfer to be pool-
ed together in one area eliminating duplication of ef-
fort and greater efficiency. This effort has greatly
improved transfer between TMCC and UNR. Students re-
ceive greater attention, which will enhance outreach,
and enrich the attention to under-represented students.
However, one major concern is funding to staff the
centers. Currently, funds are being "borrowed" to
operate the TMCC Center.
Dr. Derby asked if all students are able to take ad-
vantage of the contracts or is it limited to just
certain disciplines. Mr. Mc Clure reported that there
are still two program areas that are being worked on,
but the goal is to have contract education available
to all TMCC students by this Fall.
Mrs. Price asked if the Campuses have a degree audit
reporting system available on computer for student
access. It was reported that currently the System
does not have this capability. Mr. Burris reported
that UC Irvine has a program called "Project Assist".
He said it is expensive to initiate, but is a good
tool for students. He agreed to send information on
that program to Mrs. Price.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
Dr. Eardley asked about TMCC efforts to meet with high
school counselors, and questioned how occupational
courses fit into the core curriculum for transfer pur-
poses. Mr. Mc Clure reported that twice yearly College
counselors meet with high school representatives so
much dialogue exists between the two groups. In some
areas occupational courses will not transfer, but
students interested in seeking a bachelor's degree are
counseled so they will be aware of courses which trans-
fer for credit.
Mrs. Gallagher asked about transfer from TMCC to UNLV.
Mr. Burris reported that during April and May the
committees will meet to work out the rest of the de-
tails.
University of Nevada, Reno
Dr. Pat Miltenberger reported that, during her time at
Santa Rosa Junior College, they had 22 signed agree-
ments with other California Colleges, and she can at-
test to the fact that the Centers work well for under-
represented students. On Feb. 21, 1993, the UNR Aca-
demic Coordinator for Transfer Students was reassigned
to the Office of Admissions and Records to staff the
Transfer Center. A special financial aid officer will
be assigned to Transfer Center referrals and to conduct
outreach activities. Strong emphasis will be put on
retention of the transfer students. The contract con-
cept assures both the Campuses and students of goals
and objectives in writing, thus avoiding difficulties
arising from students changing direction in their
program.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting.
Mr. Klaich questioned funding for staff, the space
available for the Center, and how students will learn
of the Center. Dr. Miltenberger said space is being
remodeled in the Thompson Student Services building,
and for now transfer students will be hired as office
staff. The infrastructure is still being developed; the
next step will be publicizing the Center's existence.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
Regents applauded the progress being made at the Campus-
es. Mrs. Sparks asked UNLV Vice President John Unrue to
address a question on the difficulty of transferring of
correspondence credits from UNR to UNLV. Recently a
student wrote to Regents to complain that only 15 of
his 60 UNR correspondence credits were deemed trans-
ferable by UNLV officials. Dr. Unrue assured the Board
that his academic people are examining this particular
case, and explained that transfer correspondence courses
has not, to his knowledge been an issue for the Univer-
sity. But the rather old policy governing these trans-
fer credits will be examined.
Community College of Southern Nevada
Patricia Butler reported that CCSN is committed to the
transfer center concept, and actively addressing 2+2.
Paul Burns, Chairman of the UNLV Transfer Center Steer-
ing Committee, sits on the CCSN committee. She intro-
duced Charles Wilson, Director of the CCSN Transfer
Center, who will work closely with the Universities as
a facilitator. Counselors within the College will as-
sist students with the details of transfer; i. e., con-
tracts. It is planned that by Fall 1993 the Transfer
Center will be located in the Career Centers at all
three CCSN Campuses. After the space is remodeled at
the Cheyenne Campus, the Career, Retention and Transfer
Centers will be housed in the same area.
Mr. Foley entered the meeting.
Mrs. Whitley commended Mrs. Butler and her staff for
the success to date on the Transfer Center efforts.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Paul Burns discussed his work with CCSN's committee.
It is critical for the University to understand what is
needed at the Community College level for transfer to be
successful. He highlighted a pending grant which, if
funded, will allow for a joint appointment Science and
Minority Students Advisor position for CCSN and UNLV.
This individual will prepare minority students at CCSN
to understand University programs and requirements.
Often students are admitted to the University but do
not have the prerequisites to enter a particular pro-
gram, but are allowed probationary status with a
College until completing the necessary prerequisites.
Western Nevada Community College
Nick Paul reported that there has always been a problem
in identifying the students who may be interested in
transferring to the Universities. Because funding is
not currently available to establish a separate Trans-
fer Center office, the Career Center and Transfer Center
functions at WNCC are merging. He said the Center will
offer students assistance in identifying a career, and
the course work necessary to complete a program.
Mrs. Whitley left the meeting.
Northern Nevada Community College
Lynn Mahlberg reported that because the Universities
are beginning to offer programs on the NNCC Campus,
some curriculum changes have taken place. She dis-
tributed copies of a brochure advertising the Transfer
Center and a table depicting degrees and requirements.
She said the transfer agreements are being formulated.
Efforts are underway to target students seeking Associ-
ate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to identi-
fy those desiring to transfer to a four-year program.
NNCC currently does not have the necessary funding to
establish a separate Center, therefore the effort is
being conducted through the Student Services Center on
Campus.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
Mr. Burris concluded the presentations by explaining
that the Transfer Centers will not solve all articula-
tion problems but will enhance efforts to identify
where problems exist. He congratulated the Campuses
for their hard work on this issue, and stressed the
tremendous benefit the Centers, and transfer contracts
will be to students.
Mrs. Whitley entered the meeting.
Dr. Derby asked where the funding will come from to
support this effort. Mr. Burris reiterated that the
Campuses have had to reallocate people and funds to
get the Transfer Centers started, but that it is
anticipated that State funding will be available in
the future.
7. Development of Policy, Partnerships with Private Corpora-
tions
In response to a request from Regent Derby, Chancellor
Dawson recommended that a committee be established to
develop policy guidelines regarding partnerships with
private corporations that will allow proper scrutiny and
evaluation of proposals presented to UCCSN. The following
will be asked to sit on the committee and Janet Mac Donald
has agreed to Chair the group:
Regent Jill Derby Gordon Gochnour, CCSN
Regent Jim Eardley Ken Hunter, UNR
Regent Maddie Graves Janet Mac Donald, UCCSN
Regent Nancy Price David Mc Nelis, UNLV
Bill Bishop, DRI Michael Rainey, TMCC
Mrs. Sparks urged all Regents to forward comments and/or
concerns on this issue to the Chancellor. Mr. Klaich
stressed that both substantive and procedural guidelines
must be developed, and offered to lend legal assistance
to the committee.
8. Discussed Use of Name, University of Nevada, Reno
President Crowley with the audio-visual assistance of Mr.
Jim Johnson, UNR Director of Communications, presented an
overview entitled "What's in a Name?". During the slide
and overhead presentation, Dr. Crowley pointed out that
nationally, Universities, because of the length of their
formal names, are given nicknames.
Historically, 1885 to 1969, the University in Reno had been
called the University of Nevada. In 1969, without any fore-
thought or discussion with the Campus, the Board of Regents
voted to add Reno to the University's name. He pointed out
that all other Campuses Systemwide have been allowed time
for much Campus discussion by students, faculty and Admin-
istration before a recommendation for name change came to
the Board. UNR is the only institution in the System which
was not allowed this collegial process. Confusion about
what to call the Campus has existed since the 1969 deci-
sion, a fact that became evident in 1989, when UNR went
through a comma versus a dash controversy, and again with
the move to the Big West Conference this past year.
The use of the State's name as the "nickname" for the Uni-
versity has precedence in other states where the original
or first Campus continues to carry the state name (i. e.,
California, Colorado).
Mr. Foley pointed out that Rollan Melton, a respected
Gazette-Journal columnist, and strong supporter of the
University and System, wrote a column dated December 21,
1992, berating officials at UNR for promoting the use of
the name Nevada nationally. He wrote that during the UNR
football game played at the Silverbowl in Las Vegas, tele-
vision viewers heard much about Las Vegas but Reno was
never mentioned as the city where the University is located.
Mr. Foley said the name was officially changed in 1969 by
a vote of the Board of Regents and UNR must recognize that
fact.
Mrs. Berkley said that she was a Student Body President at
UNLV when the name was changed from NSU to UNLV, and the
name change was sold to the students as a way to recognize
the two institutions as equal. She said the use of the
name "Nevada" by UNR is not defensible to her constituents.
UNLV students Laura Reeves and Megan Shreever addressed the
issue. Both stressed how upset UNR's use of "Nevada" has
made students on their Campus. UCCSN is a System, no one
Campus should claim the State name as the school's nick-
name. UNLV students feel the institutions are equal in
importance in the State, but this issue has caused UNLV
students to think UNR feels superior.
Robert Skaggs, UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman, requested that
the Board of Regents not allow UNR to continue to use the
name "Nevada" because it connotates a status difference
to faculty and staff at UNLV.
Dr. Derby discussed the importance of being allowed to
choose a name for oneself. She said that a name change
should not have been imposed on the University without
input from the faculty, staff and students. It is a matter
of respect to honor a principle or usage that an institu-
tion selects for itself.
Pam Hicks, President of the UNLV Alumni Association, report-
ed that the 23,000 alumni in the Las Vegas area do care
what their sister school calls itself. She said the alumni
feel that UNR's encouragement of the use of "Nevada" is
degrading, and makes UNLV sound like an extension school
of UNR. She stated that use of the nickname does not make
it correct, and in this case will serve as a corrosive is-
sue between the two Universities in Nevada.
Mrs. Gallagher said the problem is the process used to ar-
rive at a name change. Reno is the only institution which
was not allowed to come before the Board to recommend its
own name.
Leonard (Pat) Goodall discussed that nationally, when a
Board struggles with names of institutions, it is almost
always the geographical designation within a State that
determines the institution's name.
Mr. Klaich expressed surprise and dismay at the strength
of the comments about non-parallelism. He said it is
confusing that a discussion on a Campus name has evolved
to a discussion on status. He questioned the Board's
purview to mandate equality or dictate self-esteem.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
Mr. Graves expressed concern about the importance this
issue has gained. He said he believes in a Campus deter-
mining its own name as long as it doesn't come at the ex-
pense of another Campus, and recommended this issue be
scheduled for September meeting for action. Mrs. Sparks
suggested that the issue be scheduled for discussion at the
next Reno meeting so individuals at UNR have an opportunity
to speak.
Ellen Pillard, UNR Faculty Senate Chairman, said she is
very confused by the issue. She said UNR will always be
identified as the University of Nevada, Reno, and that all
faculty identify themselves as UNR employees.
Dr. Eardley suggested that this is an athletic, rather than
an academic, issue. He stressed confusion about the con-
ceived damage to UNLV for Reno to be referred to as "Nevada"
for athletic purposes.
Dr. Maxson responsed that he understands the confusion by
UNR at the hostility this one issue is causing on the UNLV
Campus, and at first he thought it frivolous. But he said
he called the Big West Conference office to complain about
the use of the name "Nevada" and was told that officials
at UNR had been asked to use the name. Also, recent publi-
cations brought to his attention tout UNR faculty members,
scheduled to conduct a seminar on the UNLV Campus, as fac-
ulty of the "University of Nevada".
John Unrue, UNLV Vice President and Provost, discussed that
the UNR-UNLV relationship was once a "flagship" relation-
ship. But as the population in the south grew and the
Campus enrollment and programs have grown, this relation-
ship has changed. UNLV is now a full-service University
equal to UNR. He urged the Regents to be very sensitive
to a name change that "appears" condescending.
Dr. Crowley stressed that no name change has taken place;
UNR will always be the University of Nevada, Reno. He im-
plored understanding of the fact that in the north the is-
sue remains that a name was imposed on the Campus 24 years
ago to which the institution had no say. Dr. Crowley
cautioned that it is very divisive for the Board of Regents
to dictate the use of a nickname of an institution.
9. Closed Session
Dr. Eardley moved that a closed session be held for the
purpose of discussion of the character, alleged misconduct,
professional competence, or physical or mental health of an
employee(s) of the UCCSN, a public official(s), and/or
private person(s). Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 1:00 P.M. and reconvened at 2:20
P.M. Friday, March 5, 1993 with all Regents present except Regent
Foley.
10. Information Only: Report from the UNLV Engineering Advisory
Board
President Maxson introduced UNLV Engineering Advisory Board
Vice Chairman Virginia Valentine, who presented the plans
for Phase II of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering complex.
Ms. Valentine explained that currently the UNLV College of
Engineering has 1000 students enrolled in its program. It
is projected that by the year 2000 the enrollment will
double. In the Phase II expansion an additional 113,500
square feet of space is proposed. In light of the antici-
pated increase in enrollment, coupled with the expected
shortfall in the engineering industry, the Engineering
Advisory Board feels the time is right to begin the
planning process of Phase II.
William Snyder and George Garlock of the architectural firm
of Tate and Snyder provided a model of the proposed expan-
sion and discussed the planned space usage.
Dr. Maxson explained that the information item was placed
on the agenda in an effort to give the Board of Regents ad-
vanced notice that the Engineering College is in the plan-
ning stage of the project. The project is included in the
Campus physical master plan, and will fold into other
capital construction priorities on the Campus. Once that
process has been followed, UNLV will seek Board approval
for the project. Planning funds will be requested in the
1995-97 Budget Request.
11. Nominations for 1993 Distinguished Nevadan Awards
Distinguished Nevadan Awards are bestowed by the Board of
Regents to individuals who are present or former residents
of the State for "significant achievements contributing to
the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement
of Nevada and its people, or for exceptional service to
the State or nation that has influenced constructively
the well-being of mankind."
The 1993 Distinguished Nevadan recipients will be honored
at ceremonies in conjunction with Commencement in May.
Mrs. Price moved approval, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the
following persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in
May, 1993:
Richard W. Bunker
Mary "Mitzi" Hughes
Louis J. Wiener, Jr.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval and Dr. Eardley seconded, that
the following persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans
and that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in
May, 1993:
James W. Calhoun
Louis Mead Dixon (posthumously)
Barbara Van Meter Hug
James A. Joyce (posthumously)
Elizabeth W. and Charles H. Stout (Charles,
posthumously)
Motion carried.
12. Nominations for 1993 Honorary Associate Degrees
Mrs. Whitley moved, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at CCSN:
Selma F. Bartlett
James J. Ratigan
Motion carried.
Dr. Derby moved, Mrs. Berkley seconded, that the following
person be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the award be presented at Commencement at WNCC:
Virgil Getto
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Mrs. Gallagher seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree
and that the awards be presented at Commencement at NNCC:
Mark and Kathryn Chilton
Helen and Fred Harris (Fred posthumously)
Motion carried.
Dr. Eardley moved, Mr. Klaich seconded, that the following
person be honored with an Honorary Associate Degree and
that the award be presented at Commencement at TMCC:
John J. "Bud" Russell
Motion carried.
13. Nominations for 1993 Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Mr. Graves moved, Mrs. Berkley seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Doctorate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May:
Jean Nidetch
Fred W. Smith
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that the following
persons be honored with an Honorary Doctorate Degree and
that the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May:
William W. Bliss
William O. Bradley
Motion carried.
14. Emergency Item: Acceptance of an Emergency Item
The Board approved the addition of an emergency item to the
meeting agenda as follows:
Dr. Eardley moved to accept the emergency item to the agen-
da. Mrs. Price seconded. Motion carried.
15. Emergency Item: Resolution for James Joyce
Chancellor Mark Dawson read a resolution for Mr. James
Joyce, a long-time supporter of higher education in Nevada,
who passed away on March 2, 1993. (Identified as Ref. 15,
filed with the permanent minutes.)
Regent Berkley thanked the Board for the resolution for Mr.
Joyce, who was a close personal friend and mentor to her.
Mr. Klaich expressed sympathy to the family of Mr. Joyce
and complimented the wording of the resolution.
Dr. Eardley moved for acceptance of the resolution for Mr.
Joyce. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 4:15 P.M. to go into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting and reconvened at 5:12 P.M.
16. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee meeting, held March 5, 1993, were made by Regent
Jill Derby, Chairman.
(1) Approved Master of Science in Kinesiology, UNLV - The
Committee recommended approval and that the item be
forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration
to change the title of the existing Master of Educa-
tion in General Physical Education program to read
Master of Science in Kinesiology, as contained in Ref.
AA-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
A reorganization in 1991 included the renaming of the
Department of Physical Education to the Department of
Kinesiology. The proposed degree title will more
appropriately reflect and define this change. The
curriculum is in place, and no additional resources
are required.
(2) Approved Ph. D. in Hospitality Administration, UNLV -
The Committee recommended approval and that the item
be forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration
of the Ph. D. in Hospitality Administration at UNLV,
as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
This proposed doctoral program will build upon the
current M. S. degree in Hotel Administration, and will
incorporate faculty and curriculum from the Colleges
of Hotel Administration, Business and Economics and
Liberal Arts.
In response to the extensive growth in the hospital-
ity industry, a doctoral program will provide the
opportunity to conduct needed research related to
problems in Nevada and elsewhere, as well as prepare
faculty to teach in hospitality education programs.
As only a few other Universities in the country offer
such a degree, it is anticipated that enrollment will
be substantial, surpassing 20 students by the 4th
year of the program. If approved, 5 graduate assist-
ants will be required. The projected budget by the
4th year of the program is $83,000. Funds will come
from regular budgeted sources and/or extramural fund-
ing.
Dr. John Unrue, Senior Vice President and Provost,
stated that the 2 top schools in the world are at
Cornell and UNLV. Currently, 3 schools offer the
doctoral program: Cornell, Purdue and Virginia Tech-
nical. He related that UNLV has committed this as a
priority in its academic master planning.
Dean David Christianson briefly reviewed the program.
Dr. Derby stated that the program had been submitted
to the Academic Council in April, but had not been
forwarded until the acceptance by the Board of the
Academic master plan. Dean Christianson stated that
students will draw inter-disciplinary credits from
areas of their choice after consultation with an
advisor. This program will provide faculty for other
Universities. There are two faculty members who hold
the Ph. D. in this area.
Mrs. Price questioned the value of this degree and the
"hands-on" approach. Dr. Kye-Sung Chon, Associate
Professor of Tourism and Convention Administration,
holds this degree and reported that the concepts for
his program were different from business, but was
central to marketing strategy orientation. His Ph. D.
dissertation was entitled, "Psychological Aspect of
Tourism - Why or Why Not Satisfied?" Mrs. Price added
that because this degree covers such a broad range of
topics it was difficult to understand how this could
be a specific academic program. This program is one
of 5 Ph. D. programs in the master plan.
Mrs. Price questioned the reason for bringing the
program at this time and the format of the presenta-
tion. Although this program is tied to a gift which
was on the Board's agenda, it was explained that this
program has been in the planning stages for some time
and that there are students in the pipeline waiting
for the approval of the program. If the program is
not approved, these students will be forced to go
elsewhere. Vice Chancellor Richardson explained that
all programs are brought to the Board in this format
and assured Mrs. Price that a great deal more back-
ground material exists, which is thoroughly reviewed
on the Campus, the System Academic Council, the Vice
Chancellor and his staff prior to appearing on the
Regent agenda. Further, it was explained that all
new programs are not brought to the Board at the
same time. When the System begins planning for the
1995 Legislative Session this Fall, the Regents will
see the academic and budget planning processes meld.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that there seems to be confusion
of the Board role, that the academic master planning
gives the System and the institution a framework and
that it is not the role of the Board to examine each
request from the "grass roots up". The Board must
trust that the staff has the expertise to examine the
programs and be certain they fit into the master plan-
ning.
(3) Received the Institution Academic Master Plans - The
Committee recommended to receive the institution aca-
demic master plans and that they be forwarded to the
Board of Regents for consideration. It was explained
that it is understood these plans all require addi-
tional "fine-tuning"; therefore, the Board will be
asked to receive them, rather than approving them.
These plans were presented to the Board at a workshop
held on February 3-4, 1993. A review of each plan and
full Board discussions were held at that time.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mr. Graves second-
ed. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 5:15 P.M. to go into the Investment
Committee meeting and reconvened at 6:40 P.M.
17. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held March 5, 1993, were made by Regent Dan Klaich,
Chairman.
(1) Approved the Gift and Contract from Ace Denken - The
Committee recommended approval and that the item be
forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration
the acceptance of the $2 million gift and contract
with the Ace Denken Company. the Ace Denken Company,
Ltd. (ACE) proposed a $2 million gift to UNLV to:
1) establish the Ace Denken Company Doctoral
Degree in Hospitality Administration Endowment
(the Endowment), the corpus to be held in per-
petuity and only to use the income therefrom,
and the University was to establish a Ph. D.
in Hospitality Administration.
2) ACE would be recognized as follows:
an annual award to a faculty member in research
to be awarded the Ace Denken Company Distin-
guished Professorship;
four Ph. D. scholarships to be named the Ace
Denken Company Doctoral Scholars;
the College to publish a journal each academic
year to be named for the Ace Denken Group of
companies and focusing on problems and solu-
tions to problems in casino and gaming in-
dustry;
an annual report for ACE identifying trends
in gaming technology;
all worldwide communications publicizing the
Ph. D. to identify the support of ACE;
An annual seminar on the gaming industry for
ACE's management and ACE's invited guests.
Recommendations to amend the agreement were presented
which stated that endowments lasting for eternity are
appropriate for distinguished professor awards and
student financial aid as described in the agreement
but not for the very specific research requirement also
included in this agreement. Research contracts gener-
ally last for a specific period of time and include
budgeted expense plus overhead.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
Dr. John Unrue, UNLV Senior Vice President and Provost,
explained that the Ph. D. program had been planned and
accepted by the System Academic Affairs Council prior
to the gift ever having been received. Because of the
decision of the Board that no programs be brought for-
ward until after the completion of the academic master
plans, this program was held and not presented for ap-
proval until this meeting.
Dean David Christianson, College of Hotel Administra-
tion, assured the Board the Ph. D. program had been in
place and funded by the University prior to the ACE
gift or grant. He explained that the program was a
top priority of the Campus, and when this gift became
available, it was thought a coup for the College. The
gift, or grant, deals almost exclusively with research:
a distinguished professorship, a Chair, student sti-
pends, a research journal. It provides a margin of
excellence that would make UNLV very competitive for
the best students in the country. He explained that
counsel had reviewed the contract.
Mrs. Janet Mac Donald, UCCSN Deputy Treasurer, stated
her concern was for UNLV and in protecting UNLV. She
explained that the first part of the contract pertain-
ing to the scholarships and the endowed Chair are
legitimate items to be included in an endowment. Her
concern was that the terms of agreement concerning the
seminars and the research journal should be in a sep-
arate document with a time limit expressed. She fur-
ther explained that the manner in which the agreement
is written gives full control to ACE as to who would
be invited to the seminars and for the production of
a journal in perpetuity. There also is a clause which
gives ACE the right to turn their interests to someone
else, should they so choose. Ms. Mac Donald felt this
was not in the best interests of UNLV. She stated the
name of UNLV is very valuable and must be protected
when it is associated with other organizations and
groups.
Dean Christianson stated that the specificity within
the agreement came from the faculty of the Hotel Col-
lege. The Dean stated that they had followed what
they considered good form in the absence of any Board
policy on the writing of endowments. He noted that
the negotiations which took place were done in good
faith, but always with the consideration that the con-
tract must be approved by the Board of Regents. He
added that he felt there was a "face" issue involved
and what that means in the Oriental culture.
(Note: A System committee has been established to
review and recommend changes and/or additions for
policies and guidelines concerning endowments.)
Regent Eardley referred to a letter sent to Regents by
fax apparently from a UNLV faculty member accusing
another Campus of trying to defeat this contract, and
implying that there were racial overtones to the mat-
ter. Dr. Unrue replied that the allegtions were cer-
tainly not true.
Regent Graves stated that he certainly was in favor of
the gift and would so vote, but felt the contract was
not particularly well written. In answer to a question
from Mr. Graves, Ms. Mac Donald replied that she only
learned of the contract when asked for instructions on
the wire of the $2 million. She then asked for a copy
of the contract and became concerned when she had dif-
ficulty obtaining information on the foreign company.
Mr. Graves questioned how a press conference could be
held on a gift the Board had not yet approved. Presi-
dent Maxson stated that donors often want the appropri-
ate recognition, and if a gift must be noticed on an
agenda then await the Board meeting, it is no longer
a newsworthy item.
President Maxson offered to attempt to negotiate the
contract on point number 4 by removing the phrase,
"and any other designated persons as determined by
Ace". Mrs. Berkley questioned why, if UNLV would be
negotiating the one phrase, it could not negotiate
other changes within the contract that are in question
by the Board. Mrs. Berkley further questioned why
these changes were not made by UNLV when they first
arose and prior to bringing it to the Board. The con-
cerns had been raised in December, 1992 and they are
still concerns today. Dean Christianson replied that,
in his opinion, to amend this contract is to deny the
contract.
Regent Price stated her concerns were procedural. She
learned of the program though the news media and won-
dered why a gift was accepted when the Ph. D. program
had not yet been accepted by the Board. She stated
she had waited for information about this matter, but
none was forthcoming, and then had begun asking ques-
tions. Upon inquiry, she had learned that the attorney
checks contracts for legality, but not necessarily for
content. In a question to the Dean, she asked for the
cost of publishing the journal in question, the number
of copies and distribution. Dean Christianson replied
that no number had been put into the contract because
the College wanted to have the flexibility to do what
needed to be done. Mrs. Price also questioned why
ACE should have final say on a student's dissertation.
Regent Gallagher urged that the contract be renegotiat-
ed and brought back to the Board. Regent Eardley asked
whether the ACE Company had sought a license in the
State of Nevada. The Dean replied that he understood
they had negotiated with a major strip hotel, but did
not know the outcome.
President Maxson argued the case that a good many en-
dowments have "strings attached". He asserted that
the University would only spend on this, or any other,
program the amount earned through interest. He in-
dicated that in this case, a journal would be publish-
ed and a seminar held only if the money was available.
Throughout the discussion no Regent had argued against
the gift, but rather only on the terms of agreement.
They all stated unequivocally they were in favor of the
gift, but just wanted to be certain UNLV was protected.
Mr. Klaich stated that Mr. Foley had requested that a
vote not be taken by the full Board unless he was
present. It was pointed out that to wait until the
next day, Dr. Derby would not be present.
Mr. Klaich moved for the acceptance of the Ace Denken Com-
pany Endowment and the execution of the contract as pro-
posed. Dr. Eardley seconded. Upon roll call vote, the
motion failed.
Aye: Berkley, Eardley, Graves, Klaich, Sparks
Nay: Derby, Gallagher, Hammargren, Price, Whitley
Absent: Foley
A discussion on the report and recommendations of the
Investment Committee continued after item 37.
The Board of Regents meeting reconvened at 6:40 P.M.
The open meeting recessed at 6:45 P.M. to go into the Research
Affairs Committee meeting, and reconvened at 7:05 P.M.
18. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Research Affairs
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Research Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held March 5, 1993, were made by Regent Lonnie
Hammargren, Chairman.
(1) Approved the 1993 Recipients of the Nevada Regents'
Award for Creative Activities and the Nevada Regents'
Researcher Award - The Committee recommended approval
and that the item be forwarded to the Board of Re-
gents for consideration of the following nominees for
the 1993 Nevada Regents' Creative Activities and
Nevada Regents' Researcher Awards:
Nevada Regents' Award for Creative Activities:
Professor Richard Wiley
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada Regents' Researcher Award:
Professor Maurice Finocchiaro
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(2) New Business - Dr. Mc Nelis announced that Eric W.
Brethour has been named the Executive Director of
NISET.
Mrs. Price asked if it would be possible to establish
a patent office for the Board. Mr. Mc Nelis agreed
to meet with Mrs. Price and review the Board's policy
on Intellectual Properties Agreements.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Research Affairs Committee. Mr. Graves second-
ed. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 7:06 P.M. to go into the Status of
Women Committee meeting, and reconvened at 7:14 P.M.
19. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Status of Women
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Status of Women Commit-
tee meeting, held February 11, 1993, were made by Regent
Jill Derby, Chairman.
(1) Sexual Harassment Educational Workshop - Chairman Derby
announced that Dr. Beverly Ledbetter, Vice President
and General Counsel for Brown University, will present
a workshop on sexual harassment education for UCCSN
Administrators at the Board meeting in February. The
workshop will be videotaped.
(2) Review of Interim Report Recommendations and Assessment
of Campus Progress - Draft Campus interim reports were
presented by the following:
Mary Stewart, UNR
Isabelle Emerson, UNLV
Stephanie Livingston, DRI
Val Easterly, NNCC
Connie Capurro, WNCC
Virginia Rivers, TMCC
Janice Reid, CCSN
The Campus committees were requested to finalize their
implementation plans for presentation to the Board at
the April meeting. The Committee timetable was also
reviewed and revised.
(3) Progress Report on Student Survey Progress - Jill
Winter, UNR Center for Applied Research, reported on
the status of the student survey efforts. She related
that a draft survey had been faxed to each of the
Campuses and as soon as their corrections and input
have been received the survey will be finalized into
four pages.
(4) Review of Affirmative Action Offices - Recommendation
#15 of the Committee's Interim Reports stated,
"The institutions shall assess the organization
and functions of its Affirmative Action office
and make such changes as are deemed necessary to
insure the effectiveness of the office."
It was reported that UNR has a 26-member committee
reviewing its Affirmative Action office, at the direc-
tion of the President. A consultant was brought in to
assist in the beginning of the study. To date, sub-
committees have reviewed grievance procedures, data
gathering, hiring/promotion/retention, and types of
discrimination. Three new sub-committees are working
on reorganization of the office, structure and report-
ing systems, and future evaluations. The reports and
recommendations are due in May or June. Dr. Derby
asked that she be sent a summary once the study is
complete.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Status of Women Committee. Mr. Klaich second-
ed. Motion carried.
As a Point of Order, Mrs. Price asked that the Regents be allowed
to review the draft letter to Ace Denken before it is mailed.
The open meeting recessed at 7:20 P.M. and reconvened at 11:30
A.M. Saturday, March 6, 1993, with all Regents present except
Regents Berkley, Derby, Foley and Hammargren.
20. Accepted Affirmative Action Report
A presentation was made on System compliance requirements
for affirmative action as well as a presentation of Systems
data regarding students and faculty by gender and race/
ethnic designation, promotion and tenure, and hiring data
for the past year.
Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional Research, briefly
reviewed the 1992 Affirmative Action Report (on file with
the minutes of the meeting). Data contained in the report,
presented to the Board annually, reflects UCCSN trends and
is a useful tool for examination of the System's affirma-
tive action efforts and for use in developing policy, if
necessary.
The report addresses Campus by Campus and Systemwide data
on students and staff. Mrs. Steinberg pointed out that
overall minority student enrollment increased from 11% to
17% and female enrollment increased from 54% to 55% from
the Fall 1985 to Fall 1992. During the period 1989 to 1992
female staff members Systemwide remained at 48%. In 1992
85% of the total staff employed Systemwide were white and
15% were designated members of a minority race/ethnic group.
Regent Hammargren entered the meeting.
Mrs. Steinberg introduced members of the panel of Campus
Affirmative Action Officers who discussed current affirma-
tive action issues and System responses. The panel members
included: Thomas Brown, CCSN, Ann Dougherty, TMCC, John
Lujan, UNLV, Lynn Mahlberg, NNCC. Ann Mueller, DRI, Judy
Sambrano, Unit, Celine Sullivan, WNCC, and David Torres,
UNR.
John Lujan, UNLV Director of Affirmative Action, briefly
reviewed the process of hiring professional employees in
the System. He explained that, although the process dif-
fers from Campus to Campus, the Affirmative Action Officers
are responsible to monitor all searches for professional
employees, to ascertain women and minorities are represent-
ed on the Search Committees and are considered for open
positions.
David Torres, UNR Director of Affirmative Action, reported
on the dual status of classified employees - State versus
UCCSN employee. He discussed that the State mandated method
of hiring individuals in the classified system sometimes
precludes the ability to diversify in those positions.
Mrs. Steinberg said all of the individuals responsible for
Affirmative Action in the System are working very hard to
diversify the workforce.
Regent Berkley enterred the meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher congratulated Mrs. Steinberg and the panel
members, and reminded everyone that the System has made
great strides forward in the past ten (10) years in diver-
sification.
Dr. Eardley moved to accept the 1992 Affirmative Action
Report. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
21. Information Only: UCCSN Faculty Workload Study
A summary of the results of the UCCSN Faculty Workload Study
(on file with the permanent minutes in the Regents' Office)
were presented by Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional
Research. The survey was conducted to determine full-time
faculty workload levels throughout the UCCSN for the Fall
1992 semester.
The report was developed by staff in the Chancellor's
Office in conjunction with a Systemwide Committee. Data
for the two Universities were not complete and were to be
mailed the following week. Of the questionnaires distribut-
ed, 76% of the faculty responded. It is anticipated that
by the time the additional UNLV data are received the re-
sponse will closer to 100%. Instructional faculty were
asked to complete questionnaires in an effort to assess
total workload in four areas: 1) teaching/instructional
activities, 2) internal service, 3) research/scholarship,
and 4) public service activities.
During the Fall 1992 semester, the Community College faculty
reported spending an average of nearly 60 hours per week in
professional activities as follows: 77% (46 hours) was
spent in instructional activities; 11% (7 hours) in duties
related to internal service; 10% (6 hours) in research,
scholarship or creative work activities, and 2% (1 hour)
in public service activities.
At the Universities, preliminary data reported (subject to
revision) shows that, on the average, a full-time faculty
member works 61.4 hours a week. Teaching/instructional
hours - 36.4; research/scholarship - 15.9; internal service
- 7.5; public service - 1.6.
Mr. Graves questioned the availability of data for part-
time researchers/instructors, as well as graduate assist-
ants. Discussion on the use of part-time instructors,
particularly on the Community College Campuses, ensued.
Mrs. Steinberg agreed those data on part-time instructors
and graduate assistants could be helpful, and agreed to
report that information in future reports.
Mrs. Steinberg suggested that in periods of budgetary con-
straint, it is natural that faculty workload be closely
examined. She said this report is a first step to dispel
the myth that faculty are underworked. She cautioned Re-
gents not to examine each individual, but rather look at
the broader national trends. Nationally, it has been recog-
nized that credit hours taught cannot be dictated by policy,
but rather the movement is toward maximizing talent within
individual Departments. Dr. Crowley added that it is rec-
ognized nationally that accountability is best monitored
at the Department level, from there to the President, and
then to the Board.
Mr. Klaich questioned inclusion of public service as part
of the faculty's workload. Dr. Corwley responded that
public service is part of the mission of the Campuses and
thus needs to be defined as part of an employee's job.
Mrs. Price requested that Regents receive information on
full-time faculty teaching less than 9 credits. Mr. Graves
added that if there are full-time faculty members teaching
less than one course, an explanation should accompany the
information.
Dr. Eardley pointed out that there are faculty who do not
teach classes; i. e., medical school and agriculture ex-
tension offices. Dr. Maxson pointed out that often research
grants pay a faculty member's salary allowing salary savings
to hire faculty to take the researcher's teaching load.
Robert Skaggs, UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman, said that it
is also a myth that research in a University harms under-
graduate education. He said the research graduate program
makes it possible to free up a faculty member's time.
22. Information Only: Report on Expenditure of Funds, Nevada
NASA
Regent Hammargren introduced Mr. Robert Mc Caffery to pre-
sent a report on the expenditure of funds in the amount of
$10,000 from Regents' Special Project Funds to the Nevada
NASA for land acquisition (report on file with the permanent
minutes in the Regents' Office).
Mr. Mc Caffery reported that although the effort to procure
the Spruce Goose was unsuccessful, it brought air space to
light in the community and started a movement for a Space
Museum.
23. Information Only: Nevada Workforce Group Consortium
Mr. Doug Burris, Director of Community College Affairs, re-
ported on the activities of the Nevada Workforce Group Con-
sortium. He recounted that the Board Chairs and Executive
Staff of the human resource development agencies and organ-
izations of Nevada were convened in December 1991 by Gov-
ernor Bob Miller to discuss strategies for enhancing the
quality of Nevada's workforce through improved coordination.
The agencies and organizations involved include:
University and Community College System of Nevada
State Department of Education
Commission on Economic Development
State Job Training Office
Employment Security Department
State Industrial Insurance System
State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
Rehabilitation Division/Department of Human Resources
State Welfare Board
Mr. Burris said that the draft report, "Executive Summary -
Report to the Nevada Workforce Agencies and the Nevada
Workforce Group" (on file in the Regents' Office), repre-
sents the combined efforts of the consortium. The scope
of the project has been to look to the future and develop
opportunities for improved coordination, rather than to
audit the practices of the past. The report summarizes
the activities of the Nevada Workforce Consortium to im-
prove services to clients of public education, employment
and training services through enhanced interagency coordina-
tion. This effort is intended to be responsive to the pub-
lic's expectation that government be efficient, effective
and cooperative. The organizations involved met throughout
1992 and established a process for coordinating activities
at the State level and have also developed, secured funding
for, and initiated a project to extend that cooperation to
the local level.
Chairman Sparks thanked Mr. Burris for his review of the
report and activities of the Nevada Workforce Group Con-
sortium.
24. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Gov-
ernment Officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments from the institution. Reference material is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Charlene "Charlie" Covington
Mrs. Sparks asked that the President convey the Board's best
wishes for Mrs. Covington's speedy recovery.
The open meeting recessed at 2:00 P.M. to go into the Legislative
Liaison Committee meeting and reconvened at 2:40 P.M.
25. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Legislative
Liaison Committee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee meeting, held March 6, 1993, were made by Regent
Shelley Berkley, Chairman.
(1) Report on Student Government Activities - Mrs. Samantha
Hudson, ASUN President, reported that all student gov-
ernment organizations have been meeting to coordinate
legislative activities. Activities include sending
post cards to Legislators, distributing a petition for
signature concerning funding for higher education,
establishing a food bank to help students, holding
continuing education seminars on the legislative proc-
ess, inviting Legislators to the Campus, a letter-
writing campaign, developed a fact sheet, sending
quotes, comics to Legislators, used theme of "No More
Tightening the Belt on Nevada's Future", and sent
belts to Legislators, and, establishing a "Bill Watch"
on legislation.
UNR, NNCC, WNCC and TMCC held a Higher Education Day
at the Legislature on March 4, 1993, which was very
successful. They talked with a number of Legislators
and held a rally and barbecue at the Legislative
building in Carson City.
Mrs. Hudson thanked all who participated - faculty,
staff and students, and Mrs. Berkley and other Admin-
istrators in attendance.
(2) Report on Legislative Activities - Vice Chancellor
Ronald Sparks reported on the UCCSN hearings before
the joint meeting of the Senate Finance and Assembly
Ways and Means Committees in February, and announced
dates for upcoming hearings with the Ways and Means
sub-committee on Higher Education which will be held
on the UNR and UNLV Campuses. He related that the
Governor's Reorganization Plan and the shut down of
the prison honor camps appear to be in trouble. The
$15 million reduction from this year's K-12 budget
will be introduced soon. All of these have impacts
on the UCCSN request to be first in line for any
additional revenues in the form of triggers.
(3) Report on Campus Legislative Activities - The Presi-
dents each reported on the various legislative activ-
ities which are ongoing on their Campuses.
Mrs. Berkley asked that Committee members plan to spend one
day a week at the Legislature: Dr. Eardley - Tuesdays; Mr.
Graves - Mondays; Mrs. Price - Wednesdays; and Mrs. Berkley
- Thursdays. She also asked that the Presidents be more
visible in the halls of the Legislature.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting.
26. Code Amendment, Independent Adviser, Sexual Harassment
Cases
Approved an amendment to the UCCSN Code, Section 6.2.4,
Sexual Harassment, as contained in Ref. D of the agenda.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the amendment to the UCCSN
Code regarding Sexual Harassment. Mr. Eardley seconded.
General Counsel Donald Klasic suggested two further addi-
tions to the amendment.
Mr. Klaich amended the motion to include the amendments
suggested by General Counsel. Dr. Eardley concurred.
Motion carried as amended.
27. Approved Handbook Change, Nevada Regents' Award for Creative
Activity
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 12,
Nevada Regents' Award for Creative Activity as contained in
Ref. E, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Nevada Regents' Award for Creative Activity. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher entered the meeting.
28. Approved Handbook Addition, Policy of the Board of Regents
Approved a Handbook addition, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 4,
to clarify the Chancellor's authority to speak on behalf of
the UCCSN before legislative committees' hearing bills on
which the Board of Regents has not yet had an opportunity
to take a position, as contained in Ref. F, filed in the
permanent minutes.
Chancellor Mark Dawson reminded the Regents that he had
mailed the proposed policy addition to them with a request
for comment. No comment was forthcoming.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook addition regarding
the authority of the Chancellor to speak on behalf of the
Board of Regents. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Dr. Crowley pointed out that bills often pertain to a Campus
and require Campus expertise to address.
Mr. Klaich amended the motion to add the wording "or his
designee" to allow the Chancellor to utilize Campus exper-
tise on particular bills. Dr. Eardley concurred. Motion
carried as amended.
29. Approved NNCC Seeking Interim Finance Approval of Ely
Facility
Dr. Remington reminded the Board that in April, 1992 they
approved a grant proposal which committeed NNCC to seek
matching funds for a building in Ely. The next step is
to seek permission from the Interim Finance Committee and
State Public Works Board for the project.
Dr. Eardley moved approval for NNCC to present the Ely
building project to the Interim Finance Committee and State
Public Works Board. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
Regent Graves entered the meeting.
30. Approved ASB Constitution, NNCC
Approved the Constitution of the Associated Students of
Northern Nevada Community College, as contained in Ref. G,
filed with the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the ASB Constitution, NNCC.
Mrs. Price seconded. Motion carried.
Regent Hammargren left the meeting.
31. Approved Reorganization Plan, CCSN
President Meacham presented the reorganization plan for
CCSN, as contained in Ref. H, filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Meacham discussed the growth from 9,000 to 27,000 stu-
dents during his term as President. CCSN now has 3 Campus-
es: the main Campus in North Las Vegas, the Health Sciences
Center, and the Henderson Campus. Vice President Herb
Peebles discussed the intensive process involved in the
reorganization, which included faculty and students. Many
national multi-campus models were examined in the process.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the reorganization plan for
CCSN. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
Chancellor Dawson said that he recommends approval of the
CCSN reorganization plan; however, he also recommended that
a Systemwide policy for administrative structure of instruc-
tional units be developed, and charged the Academic Affairs
Council to develop a draft policy.
32. Approved Establishing a Corporation to Manage the Dandini
Research Park, DRI
Approved establishing a separate corporation to manage the
development of the Dandini Research Park. The DRI Founda-
tion Board approves the corporation concept. The trustees
of the not-for-profit corporation will be appointed by the
Board of Regents.
Mr. Graves moved approval of establishing a DRI corporation
to manage the Dandini Research Park. Mrs. Price seconded.
President Taranik reported that the current DRI Foundation
will be released of any responsibility for Dandini Research
Park, and the new corporation will assume responsibility
for Dandini Research Park development only.
Dr. Eardley questioned when buildings and land revert to
the Board of Regents. Dale Schulke, DRI Vice President
for Finance and Administration, said after 30 years, assets
constructed on the property revert to the corporation, then
to the Board. Mr. Graves, who is also a member of the DRI
Advisory Board, reported that the Dandini Park, when fully
developed, could bring in $40 million a year.
Motion carried. Mrs. Price abstained.
33. Approved Handbook Amendment, Equal Opportunity and Affirma-
tive Action Policy
Approved an amendment to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8,
Section 1, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy,
UCCSN, in order to bring the policy into conformity with
NRS 613.325 and federal legislation.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of a Handbook amendment regarding
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
34. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for the institution. Ref. B is filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Scott Locicero
Community College of Southern Nevada
George Frederick Isham
Western Nevada Community College
Joy Marie Keating
35. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meet-
ings, held December 16, 1992, February 2, 1993 and February
16, 1993, were made by Regent Dorothy Gallagher, Chairman.
December 16, 1992 Meeting
(1) UCCSN Consolidated Financial Statement - Representa-
tives from Deloitte & Touche, UCCSN independent audit-
ing firm, reported on the June 30, 1992 UCCSN Finan-
cial Statement, and gave a clean opinion. The Finan-
cial Statement is filed in the Regents' Office.
(2) UCCSN Constructive Service Letter - Representatives
from Deloitte & Touche, UCCSN independent auditing
firm, reported on the June 30, 1992 UCCSN Construc-
tive Service Letter. The Constructive Service Letter
is filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Glen Storer reported that all items have been
addressed except for electronic data processing
disaster planning. Mrs. Sandi Cardinal, Director
of UCCSN Internal Audit, responded that the UCCSN
Computing Services is in the process of updating the
existing plan to reflect the current computing en-
vironment. Chairman Gallagher requested Mrs. Cardinal
to report back on the completion date expected by the
UCCSN Computing Services on this plan.
Mr. Storer mentioned that the Student Information
Services (SIS) System access security should be
updated to ensure that only users who are authorized
and have a business need are granted access to student
records and financial aid. Ms. Cardinal responded
that this issue is being addressed.
In addition, Mr. Storer recommended that UCCSN per-
form a thorough review of the College and University
Financial System (CUFS) and design appropriate imple-
mentation procedures that would correct problems
noted with the fixed asset system, such as equipment
purchases not recorded timely, modifications to
equipment or transfers of equipment from one location
to another are recorded as disposals and then repur-
chases, and disposed equipment be recorded with
original cost less accumulated depreciation expense.
UNR and UNLV responded that they are addressing these
issues.
(3) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Thomas and
Mack Center, UNLV - Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the audit of the UNLV Thomas and
Mack Center, July 1, 1990 through February 28, 1991.
The audit report is filed in the Regents' Office.
UNLV Athletic Director Jim Weaver stated that an
internal audit committee has been established at
Thomas and Mack Center which includes 3 members from
entertainment and 3 members from athletics.
(4) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Extension
Centers, CCSN - Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the audit of the CCSN Extension
Centers, July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The
audit report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(5) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Fleischmann
Planetarium, UNR - Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the audit of the UNR Fleischmann
Planetarium, July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The
audit report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(6) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Nevada
Bureau of Mines and Geology, UNR - Acting Director
of Internal Audit John Love presented the audit of
the UNR Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, July 1,
1991 through May 31, 1992. The audit report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(7) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Fallon
Campus Business Office, WNCC - Acting Director of
Internal Audit John Love presented the audit of the
WNCC Fallon Campus Business Office, July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1992. The audit report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
It was recommended that student registration funds be
deposited within 24 hours of receipt during the 3
registration periods throughout the year.
February 2, 1993 Meeting
(1) Approved Audit Report and Recommendations, Student
Development Center, UNLV - Acting Director of In-
ternal Audit John Love presented the audit of the
UNLV Student Development Center, July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1992. The audit report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(2) Approved the Audit Report and Recommendations, College
of Hotel Administration, UNLV - Acting Director of
Internal Audit John Love presented the audit of the
UNLV College of Hotel Administration, July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1992. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
It was requested that Mr. Love ensure that procedures
for approval of contracts is being followed.
Dean Christenson explained that the procedures for
the scholarships awarded minority students are in
the process of being revised and that they will be
reviewed by Assistant General Counsel David Hintzman
before being accepted.
Mrs. Whitley volunteered to serve on this Committee
along with the Dean and Affirmative Action Officer
John Lujan.
Mr. Mike Sauer, UNLV Controller, informed the Commit-
tee that the UNLV Financial Aid Office will send a
letter to all Deans informing them that all scholar-
ship decisions must be documented in minutes of the
various Department committees. This would ensure
an audit trail to determine that donors wishes are
being followed.
Chairman Gallagher agreed to send a similar letter
from the Audit Committee to all Presidents. It is
most important that donors' wishes are followed.
(3) Approved the Report and Recommendations for the Col-
lege of Agriculture, UNR - Acting Director of Internal
Audit John Love presented the audit of the UNR College
of Agriculture, July 1, 1990 through March 31, 1992.
The audit report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(4) Information Only: Follow-up Report on Business Center
North, Professional Food-Service Management - Acting
Director of Internal Audit John Love presented the
follow-up report of the BCN Professional Food-Service
Management, September 1, 1990 through August 31, 1991.
The report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(5) Information Only: Follow-up Report on Grants and
Contracts, UNR - Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the UNR
Grants and Contracts, July 1, 1990 through September
30, 1991. The report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(6) Information Only: Follow-up Report on Associated
Students of the University of Nevada, Reno - Acting
Director of Internal Audit John Love presented the
follow-up report of the Associated Students of the
University of Nevada, Reno, July 1, 1990 through
February 29, 1992. The report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
Mr. Tom Judy, UNR Controller, stated that ASUN office
is working very actively to comply with the audit
recommendations. His office will monitor to assure
compliance. The problem is with the turnover in
Student Government Officers and ensuring they under-
stand and are trained in managing the fiscal affairs.
Chairman Gallagher requested a follow-up report be
given to the Committee within the next several months.
(7) Information Only: Follow-up Report on Office of
Undergraduate Admissions, UNLV - Acting Director of
Internal Audit John Love presented the follow-up
report of the UNLV Undergraduate Admissions, Fall
1991. The report is filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Larry Mason, UNLV Director of Admissions, reported
that one person from his office has been assigned to
review these records each semester to ensure compli-
ance.
(8) Information Only: Follow-up Report on Health Sciences
Center, CCSN - Acting Director of Internal Audit John
Love presented the follow-up report of the CCSN Health
Sciences Center, July 1, 1991 through January 31,
1992. The report is filed in the Regents' Office.
February 16, 1993 Meeting
(1) through (15)
Financial Statements and Constructive Service Letters,
UCCSN, UNR, UNLV, DRI, TMCC, CCSN, WNCC, NNCC - Chair-
man Gallagher introduced Mr. Dennis Gauger, Deloitte
& Touche. Mr. Gauger explained that he would discuss
the 7 separate institutional financial statements in-
asmuch as they were each given unqualified opinions.
He related that all institutions within the System use
the same format. He distributed a booklet, "Public
Sector Audits" for members of the Committee, which
explains the procedures used. He stated that the
Regent Committee fulfills the role with the auditors
very nicely and that their auditors are comfortable
in being able to discuss with the Committee at any
time, any concerns they might have.
Mr. Gauger reviewed with the Committee a summary
report prepared by Deloitte & Touche, filed in the
Regents' Office.
Significant Accounting Policies. There were no sig-
nificant changes in previously adopted accounting
policies or their applications.
Management Judgments and Accounting Estimates. There
were no significant changes in accounting estimates
or in management's judgments relating to such esti-
mates.
Significant Audit Adjustments. All proposed audit
adjustments were reviewed with management and were
determined to not materially, either individually
or in the aggregate, have a significant effect on
the financial reporting process.
Other Information in Documents Containing Audited
Financial Statements. The firm looked at new bond
issues for the System which had occurred, but found
no inconsistencies.
Disagreements with Management. No disagreements.
Consultation with Other Accountants. There were no
consultations with other accountants about auditing
and accounting matters in 1992.
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit.
None.
Management Consulting Services. None.
Mrs. Price asked for clarification on the term of
related parties and related transactions. Mr. Gauger
stated that was more of a problem in a commercial
setting; however, they are sensitive to the issue but
there are very few within a University setting. He
added that during the last 3 or 4 years, there have
been no transactions significant enough to comment on
in audits of the System.
In a discussion concerning standardized reports for
institutions within the System, Mrs. Gallagher com-
mended the System Financial Officers and Deloitte &
Touche for standardizing these reports for easy com-
parison for the lay Board.
Mr. Brian Merryman, Deloitte & Touche, reported on
the Management Letters for the institutions.
Fixed Assets. All Campuses. An apparent problem in
the software reporting, rather than with management.
The matter was reviewed with management and the soft-
ware is being changed. In answer to questions from
the Regents, Mr. Merryman replied that the new CUFS
system was being implemented at the time of the audit.
Mrs. Sandi Cardinal, Director of Internal Audit, stat-
ed that this will be monitored throughout the year to
be certain the software is correct.
Grant Administration. There were problems noted in
the administration of grants at NNCC, to which NNCC
management responded. They have now hired a person
to handle grants. In the past, accounting for NNCC
was done at TMCC, but has since been moved to NNCC.
With the hiring of the new person, there should be no
further problems.
Mr. Gauger related the relationships between the in-
house and external auditors is very good. In answer
to a question from Mrs. Price concerning the Founda-
tions, Mr. Gauger stated that his firm audits only
the UNLV Foundation. Mr. Tom Judy, Controller at UNR,
stated that all Foundations are audited and are re-
sponsible to the Board and make annual reports. At
UNR, all gifts go through the Development Office and
Deloitte & Touche does audit these transactions be-
tween the Foundation and the Campus.
Mr. John Love, Acting Director, related that the in-
ternal auditors have found the Foundations to be very
cooperative and open in all their dealings.
(16) Report on Recently Reported Embezzlement, Research
and Educational Planning Center, UNR - Mr. Love stated
that the UNR student newspaper, "Sagebrush", had re-
ported an alleged embezzlement at the Research and
Educational Planning Center, UNR, and that the matter
is in litigation. He distributed a handout outlining
the involvement of Internal Audit. He has received a
letter from Dean Frank Meyers outlining procedures
they have taken to ensure protection of accounts in
the future; i. e., there will be a separation of du-
ties, quarterly reports will be submitted, independent
contractors will be given the procedures, purchases
will go through several checks within the College of
Education.
Mr. Judy explained it is estimated that $123,000 is
involved. It appears that the independent contractor
documents were falsified. At first it was thought a
fictitious name was used, but that has not been the
case. It appears that one person had too much re-
sponsibility. Documentation was there, but the same
person was responsible for submitting and approving
the documentation.
In answer to Mrs. Price's question, Mr. Judy stated
that particular area had probably not been audited
before. Mr. Love related that federal programs come
under the AOMB 133 audits. Mrs. Price asked whether
there were enough auditors in the System, with Mr.
Love replying that there were not at the moment.
However, they are doing a risk analysis on all De-
partments now to determine what should be audited.
That report will be finished by the end of the year.
Mr. Gauger stated that Deloitte & Touche do the fed-
eral grant audits every 2 years. He added that he
did not believe there were enough internal auditors.
Mr. Merryman related that a review has been scheduled
of the internal audit process and at its conclusion
they will make recommendations. (The funding for the
review has been included in the UCCSN 1993-95 Biennial
Budget Request. If funded, the audit will be sched-
uled after July 1, 1994.)
Mrs. Price asked who did the legislative audits, with
Mr. Gauger replying that recently those have been
contracted to outside auditors. Deloitte & Touche
has done them for the University.
Mr. Gauger commended the internal audit staff and
controllers and their staff people for their cooper-
ation and assistance.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the reports and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
36. Approved Wetlands Agreement, UNR
Approved a wetlands agreement for UNR. The Airport Author-
ity of Washoe County requested a Grant of Conservation Ease-
ment from the Board of Regents of the University and Com-
munity College System of Nevada, University of Nevada, at
the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station (Farm) adjacent
to the Steamboat Creek in order to construct the wetlands
mitigation and stream restoration which will be required
as mitigation for the airport expansion project. The proj-
ect involves approximately 17 acres of University owned land
in this area. In exchange, the project will allow grading
of approximately 8 acres of this parcel. Graduate assist-
ants will work on the project and the area will provide an
indefinite future for graduate assistant research.
Mr. Klaich stated that his law firm represents the Airport
Authority of Washoe County; therefore, he would not vote
on the matter.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to approve the wetlands agreement for
UNR concerning the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
(Farm) land adjacent to the Steamboat Creek for the con-
struction of wetlands mitigation and stream restoration.
Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Klaich did not
vote.
37. Approved Payment of Outstanding Bill, UNLV
Approved to pay an outstanding bill from non-State funds as
outlined in Ref. I, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved for approval for UNLV to pay an outstand-
ing bill from non-State funds. Mr. Graves seconded. Motion
carried.
The Board recessed to go into the Investment Committee meeting.
17. Report and Recommendation of the Investment Committee
(continued)
The Investment Committee reconvened with all members present
except Mr. Foley.
President Maxson asked the Committee whether the Board would
reconsider its motion, which ended in a tie vote, then ta-
bling the motion with instructions to the President to nego-
tiate the agreement and bring back to the Board for con-
sideration any changes that might be made.
Chairman Klaich stated that action on the motion must be
made by the Board, but that he would entertain comment by
the Committee.
The President further explained that it would be in the
interest of the University to renegotiate the terms of the
contract with a "table" vote rather than a "no" vote. This
would allow the College to express the fact that the Board
is very grateful for the offer of this gift, but does have
some technical problems which they would like worked out
before final acceptance.
Regent Price stated that to reconsider a vote, the motion
must come back to the Board in the same manner and could
not be changed. General Counsel Klasic stated he felt the
item could be put back on the table because the Board would
be reconsidering the concept of accepting or rejecting the
endowment.
Regent Price asked why a new item could not be placed on the
next regularly scheduled Board meeting agenda. It was ex-
plained that the $2 million currently is in the endowment
pool. However, by virtue of the "no" or tie vote, the money
would have to be returned to the company on the next working
day; whereas, with a "table" vote, the University could keep
the funds and continue negotiations. It was pointed out
that it might not be that easy to get the funds returned
once sent back to the donor.
Regent Klaich stated for the record that the University
should understand that if a contract is brought back to
the Board it must address the concerns as expressed by the
Board, or other votes could be switched to vote against it.
After considerable discussion, and without having a copy of
"Robert's Rules of Order" to consult, it was agreed that the
Committee would recommend to the Board reconsideration of
the motion and vote.
The Board of Regents' meeting reconvened at 4:00 P.M. with all
Regents present except Mr. Foley and Dr. Derby.
Chairman Sparks explained that the Investment Committee has
asked the Board to reconsider its vote of the previous day
concerning the Ace Denken contract.
Mrs. Price stated that she felt the item should be put on
the next agenda. However, if the Board was to reconsider
the motion, that the motion cannot in any way be changed.
General Counsel Klasic stated he felt the motion could be
tabled, and when brought back it could be changed. Chan-
cellor Dawson suggested that the motion could be brought
back at the next meeting and approved or disapproved. There
could also be an item on the agenda which contained a chang-
ed contract in case the first motion is disapproved. Mrs.
Berkley again expressed her concern that the contract had
not been corrected prior to its coming to the Board.
The Chairman explained that if the motion is tabled, the $2
million gift would not be returned, but the University could
renegotiate the contract and bring it back to the Board.
Mrs. Whitley, having voted no, moved to reconsider the mo-
tion to accept the Ace Denken Company Endowment and the
execution of the contract as proposed. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved to table the report of the Investment Com-
mittee until the next meeting of the Board. Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
03-05-1993