March 14-15, 1986
03-14-1986
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
March 13-14, 1986
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 321-233, West-
ern Nevada Community College.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Joseph M. Foley (on 3/14/86)
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Vice President John Unrue, UNLV
Dr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Mark Dawson, Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Gretchen Billow (WNCC),
John Clevenger (TMCC), James Deacon (UNLV), Christopher Exline
(UNR), George Isham (CCCC), Jim Williams (Unit), and Student
Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 10:00 A.M.
On Thursday, March 13, 1986, the Board of Regents held a workshop
led by Dr. Ray Bacchetti, Stanford University, who discussed how
Universities and Colleges differ organizationally from business/
industry. Dr. Bacchetti explained that the University is pre-
sented with the challenge of moving forward while structured
internally with 3 main groups, the Board, the Administration and
the faculty, who view the world very differently and work in
different time frames. The challenge lies in seeing "how not to
have power struggles and figure out who is accountable to whom."
1. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Ms. Del Papa, seconded by Mrs. Kenney, 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 Board reconvened at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 14, 1986.
2. 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
January 9-10, 1986.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the appointment of the following members to
the DRI Statewide Advisory Committee:
David W. Clark, Reno
Thomas R. Clark, Las Vegas
Bob Lewis, Reno
David Mc Nelis, Las Vegas
John S. Baker, Reno
Arthur Anderson, Incline Village
Conrad Ryan, Las Vegas
General R. G. "Zack" Taylor, Las Vegas
Honorble Clifton Young, Reno
Joseph Murray, Elko
David Fullstone, Sparks
(4) Approved the appointment of the following member to
the College of Engineering Advisory Board, UNR:
Robert Churn, Reno
(5) Approved the appointment of the following as replace-
ment and/or continued members of the College of Agri-
culture Citizens Advisory Board at UNR:
Kelly Buchner, Reno
Chris Gansberg, Sr., Gardnerville
Karen Hayes, Las Vegas
John L. Mc Lain, Carson City
William A. Molini, Reno
Larry L. Pedrett, Minden
(6) Approved the establishment of an Advisory Committee
for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada Insti-
tute of Contemporary Art and the appointment of those
listed below to serve as members.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has established
the Nevada Institute of Contemporary Art. The primary
purpose of the Institute will be to foster public un-
derstanding and appreciation of contemporary art. The
Institute will serve Las Vegas by becoming a focal
point for cultural enjoyment, seeking to educate the
public and serving to encourage and inspire further
growth in the areas of artistic creativity. The In-
stitute is affiliated with the UNLV Department of Art.
Mr. Patrick Gaffey, Executive Director, Allied
Arts Council
Mr. Steven Molasky, CEO, Pacific Properties and
Development Corp.
Mr. Michael Saltman, Larkin-Saltman Investments
Dr. Thomas Wright, Dean, College of Arts &
Letters, UNLV
Mrs. Elaine Wynn, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Mr. Park Fine, President, American Nevada Corp.
Mr. Tom Holder, Chairman, Department of Art, UNLV
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa, Regent, UNS
(7) Approved the establishment of an Advisory Committee
for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Arboretum and
the appointment of the following to serve as members:
Mr. Robert Morris, Area Extension Agent
Mr. Linn Mills, Area Extension Agent
Mr. William Blaine, Horticulturist
Mr. Nanyu Tomiyasu, Horticulturist
Dr. Wesley Niles, Botanist, UNLV
Dr. William Pratt, Curator of Collections, UNLV
Museum
Mr. John Smith, Horticulture Coordinator, CCCC
Mr. John Jones, Resource Manager, Nevada Division
of Forestry
Mr. James Sells, Arborist
Mr. Dennis Swartzell, Superintendent of Grounds,
UNLV
(8) Approved an extension of leave without pay for the
1986-87 academic year for Barbara C. Thornton, Depart-
ment of Social and Health Resources at UNR. She was
granted a 0.5 FTE leave without pay for 1985 Spring
Semester, and a full-time leave without pay for the
1985-86 academic year.
(9) Approved an extension of leave without pay at UNLV
for the following:
Dr. Philip Taylor, Department of Management
Mr. David Pearl
(10) Information Only - President Hidy regrets to inform
the Board of Regents that Dr. Chris Stojanoff has re-
signed as Director of the Environmental Energy Center
at DRI. DRI is examining alternatives for the use of
the Boulder City facilities and will organize an ap-
propriate search for a new Director.
(11) Approved the Joint Powers Agreement which has been up-
dated to reflect the following changes.
In 1985, the federal government changed the service
area of the Far West Laboratory for Educational Re-
search and Development so that the region now consists
of the states of Arizona, California, Utah and Nevada.
Prior to this time the southern half of Nevada was in
a region serviced by the Southwest Laboratory. Nevada
has two representatives on the Far West Board of Di-
rectors. Dr. Edmund Cain, former Dean of College of
Education, UNR, represents the northern part of the
State. Regent Joseph Foley, representing southern
Nevada, has been appointed to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Regent Del Papa. This term runs
until May 31, 1988.
Mrs. Kenney moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda and ap-
proval of the prepared agenda with the authority to change
the order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Ms.
Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
3. Introductions
President Calabro introduced his secretary, Mrs. Terry
Tauebel, and extended his gratitude for her services to
WNCC.
Chairman Klaich thanked everyone throughout the System who
has supported him and his family through his father's ill-
ness.
Chairman Klaich introduced Vice President for Academic
Affairs at UNLV, Dr. John Unrue, who was designated the
spokesperson in President Maxson's absence.
4. Emergency Item: Application for Federal Emergency Agency
(FEMA)
President Crowley requested approval to consider an emergen-
cy item on the agenda concerning application to FEMA for
Federal disaster assistance. The deadline for applying was
March 14, 1986, and this was the reason for the emergency
item.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept an emergency item concerning
application to FEMA. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion car-
ried.
President Crowley explained the need to apply to the State
and to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assist-
ance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 93rd
Congress), or from the President's Disaster Relief Fund,
for the destruction caused by the recent flooding on the
UNR Campus.
Approved the appointment of Mr. Brian J. Whalen, Director
of the Physical Plant at UNR, as the agent to execute for,
and in behalf, of the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the application for financial
assistance and the appointment of Mr. Brian J. Whalen as
the agent. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
5. Emergency Item: Sale of Property, UNR
President Crowley requested approval to consider an emer-
gency item on the agenda concerning the sale of property in
the Ida Pittman Estate. It was feared an offer to purchase
would expire before the Board's next meeting in May and
this was the reason for the emergency item.
Mrs. Sparks moved to accept an emergency item concerning the
sale of property in the Ida Pittman Estate. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
President Crowley informed the Board that the appraised
value of the cooperative apartments property in Las Vegas
is $45,000. There has been a $38,500 offer to purchase the
property before the next Regent's meeting. He noted several
reasons for this decrease, such as cooperative association
fees, maintenance, buyer's own stock in the property, and
there are no children or pets allowed.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval to sell the cooperative apart-
ments property in Las Vegas for $38,500. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
6. Architectural Presentation of Phase IV, TMCC
President Eardley introduced Mr. Fred Dolven, Dolven Larson
Associates, who presented an overview of the approved Phase
IV addition at TMCC.
This will add 55,000 sq. ft. to the present Campus and it
will accommodate the Local Area Network (LAN).
President Eardley also described the capital improvement
requests for Phase V and VI and related these projects to
the facility Master Plan for TMCC, as contained in Ref. C,
filed in the Regents Office.
7. Approved the Institutional Goals Statement, TMCC
Approved the 1986-87 Institutional Goals Statement for TMCC,
as contained in Ref. B, filed with the permanent minutes.
President Eardley requested that this statement be left open
for the new President to discuss with staff and make appro-
priate changes as necessary.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the 1986-87 Institutional
Goals Statement at TMCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
8. Approved the Revision to Public Works Board Project #85-8A,
CCCC
Approved a revision to the Public Works Board Project #85-8A
to include construction of a new building rather than to re-
model the existing building to house the ceramic programs at
CCCC as recommended by the State Public Works Board. This
revision will not increase the original cost of the project.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the revision to Public Works
Board Project #85-8A for CCCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
9. Approved Personnel Appointments
University of Nevada System
Mrs. Gallagher, Chairman of the Regents TMCC Presiden-
tial Search Committee, stated that the Regents and the
Institutional Advisory Committee conducted an extensive
national search. It is the recommendation of the Com-
mittee that Dr. John W. Gwaltney, President of Pratt
Community College in Pratt, Kansas, be appointed. Mrs.
Gallagher related that there was a number of well-quali-
fied applicants.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the recommendation of
Dr. John Gwaltney as President of TMCC with the same
salary and all appropriate perquisites and allowances
of the other Community College Presidents. Mrs. Kenney
seconded.
Ms. Del Papa stated that selecting System Officers is
the most difficult and most important decision a Regent
makes while in office, because of the responsibility to
choose effective Officers to conduct efficient UNS busi-
ness. The decision was difficult to make, but she em-
phasized the search process was fair and thorough. She
commended the personnel at TMCC, stating they were co-
operative and helpful throughout the search process.
Motion carried.
University of Nevada-Reno
Approved the appointment of Mr. Christopher T. Ault to
the position of Director of Athletics at UNR, at a sal-
ary of $56,700, effective July 1, 1986.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the appointment of Mr.
Christopher T. Ault to the position of Director of Ath-
letics at UNR, at a salary of $56,700, effective July 1,
1986. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich emphasized the importance of this ap-
pointment and Ms. Del Papa expressed her support. Dr.
Chris Exline, Chairman of the search, stated the Commit-
tee emphasized the need for commitment to academics in
athletics, along with a commitment to women's sports
and to non-sports.
10. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Approved the following promotions or assignment to rank ef-
fective July 1, 1986:
A. University of Nevada-Reno
Robert E. Blesse, to Rank III, Library
*Bonnie Brinton, to Associate Professor of Speech Pathol-
ogy & Audiology
Lucille R. Guckes, to Professor of Curriculum & Instruc-
tion
*Robert W. Hammond, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
Robert Thomas King, to Rank III, Library
*Cecile Lindsay, to Associate Professor of Foreign Lan-
guages & Literatures
Francesco Manca, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Nelson Rojas, to Professor of Foreign Languages &
Literatures
Stephen St. Jeor, to Professor of Microbiology
Kenton M. Sanders, to Professor of Physiology
Donald W. Winne, to Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
*John Bates, to Associate Professor of Counseling, Edu-
cational Psychology and Foundations
William J. Corney, to Professor of Management
Andrea Fontana, to Professor of Sociology
Joseph Fry, to Professor of History
Richard Harp, to Professor of English
James Hazen, to Professor of English
Carol Kimball, to Professor of Music
*Nancy Master, to Rank III, Library
Lyell E. Metcalf, to Associate Professor of Hotel
Administration
Gary Palmer, to Professor of Anthropology
Rick Tilman, to Professor of Political Science
*Also recommended for Tenure.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the promotion or assignment
to rank. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried. Mrs.
Whitley voted no.
11. Approved Award of Tenure
Approved the following awards for tenure effective July 1,
1986:
A. University of Nevada-Reno
Renato G. Bautista, Professor of Chemical/Metallurgical
Engineering
*Bonnie Brinton, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology
& Audiology
Michelle A. Gross, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
P. E. and Dance
*Robert W. Hammond, Extension Agent-in-Charge of Southern
Extension Area
Gregory J. Highison, Associate Professor of Anatomy
Ling-Jung Koong, Associate Dean and Associate Director
of Animal Science
*Cecile Lindsay, Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
Phyllis A. Reed, Department Chair of Social & Health
Resources
Julie Schorr, Associate Professor of Nursing
Gordon B. Severance, Professor of Managerial Science
Stewart W. Shankel, Professor of Internal Medicine
Dave Torell, Area Extension Specialist of Southern
Extension Area
Larry A. Walters, Assistant Professor and Director of
Technical Theatre of Speech and Theatre
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
*John Bates, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Educa-
tional Psychology and Foundations
Ranel Erickson, Associate Professor of Management
*Nancy Master, Reference Librarian of the Library
William Robinson, Assistant Professor and Director of
Business and Economics
James Selser, Associate Professor of Science, Math and
Engineering
Evangelos Yfantis, Associate Professor of Science, Math
& Engineering
C. Clark County Community College
Alan Balboni, Dean of Educational Services
D. Truckee Meadows Community College
Deborah Baker, Radiologic Technology, Allied Health
Mary Love, Nursing, Allied Health
Diana Mc Coy, Economics, Arts & Sciences
Anne-Louise Pacheco, Publications & Public Information,
Arts & Science
Keiko Pitter, Business, Business/Management
Paula Ringkob, Controller, Business/Management
John Septien, Welding, Industrial/Technical and Public
Service
E. Western Nevada Community College
Michon Mackedon, English
Claude B. Peden, Auto/Diesel
Donna Sacks, Counseling Services
Sable Shaw, Allied Health Programs and ADN Program
F. Northern Nevada Community College
Ruth Holland, Coordinator/Instructor, Nursing
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of award of tenure. Mrs.
Sparks seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Whitley voted no.
12. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status
Approved the following be appointed to emeritus standing,
effective upon their retirement.
A. University of Nevada System
V. James Eardley, President Emeritus Status, TMCC
B. University of Nevada-Reno
Roscoe M. Booth, Professor of Music
Americo Chiarito, Assistant Reference Librarian
Hugh S. Collett, M. D., Clinical Professor of Surgery
Elisabeth Jane Constantino, Lecturer in Mathematics
Martin H. Dickstein, Assistant Catalog Librarian
*Thomas V. Frazier, Professor of Physics
Paule-Colette Fricke, Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
Ronald H. Gustafson, Chairman, Western Extension Area
Thomas K. Hood, M. D., Clinical Professor of Surgery
Anthony L. Lesperance, Professor of Animal Science
Robert A. Manhart, Professor of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science
Barbara Jean Margerum, State Extension Specialist
David H. Mathis, Extension News Editor
Robert Mc Queen, Professor of Psychology and Scholarship
Chairman
Wayne L. Miller, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engi-
neering
Howard W. Owen, M. D., Clinical Professor of Surgery
Keith G. Papke, Economic Geologist
John M. Read, M. D., Clinical Professor of Internal
Medicine
Elmer R. Rusco, Professor of Political Science
Richard M. Trachok, Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
*Thomas V. Frazier retired in 1985, but was inadvertently
not submitted to the Board for Emeritus Status.
C. Truckee Meadows Community College
Ms. Esther Chalmers, Nuring Instructor Emeritus
(Ms. Chalmers retired in 1977, but inadvertently was not
submitted to the Board of Emeritus Status.)
D. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Richard Byrns, Professor of English
William T. White, Professor of Economics
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of promotions to Emeritus
Status. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried. Mrs.
Whitley voted no.
In response to a question posed by Mrs. Whitley, the Presi-
dents indicated which candidates for promotion or assignment
to rank, tenure and emeritus status represented minorities.
Mrs. Whitley voted in the negative on all motions because
affirmative action information was not submitted with the
recommendations. Chairman Klaich stated that he did not
take affirmative action lightly and cited that he attended
a 2-hour interview/audit with the Department of Labor which
has recommended additional policy and guidelines. General
Counsel Klasic has been directed to address this request and
will bring policy and guidelines to the Board for review and
possible action.
13. 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 May 8-9, 1986 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed award of tenure, effective July 1, 1986, to the fol-
lowing:
William L. Eubank, Assistant Professor of Political
Science
14. 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 May 8-9, 1986 meeting.
A. University of Nevada System - Deputy Chancellor Dawson
recommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1986:
Lois Kurtz, to Rank III, Senior Software Systems Analyst
Robert Kunkle, to Rank III, Senior Software Analyst
Becky Seibert, to Rank III, Support Services Manager
B. Desert Research Institute - President Hidy recommends
the following promotion, effective July 1, 1986:
John W. Hess, to Rank IV, Research Professor
15. Reports from Presidents on 1986-87 Goals
Each President reported on his 1986-87 institutional goals.
University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley announced the
1986-87 goals for UNR:
1. To continue the process of streamlinging academic and
fiscal planning.
2. To continue the effort to develop and allocate addi-
tional resources to designated centers of excellence.
3. To begin implementation of the student recruitment,
academic advisement and retention plan.
4. To continue to build a stronger affirmative action and
minority student recruitment capability.
5. To develop new approaches and strategies for inter-
collegiate athletics.
6. To expand the effort to attract private fund support
through the Office of Development and the UNR Founda-
tion.
7. To initiate planning towards accomplishment of signifi-
cant administrative reorganization by 1987-88.
8. To continue to expand the work of government relations.
9. To continue to expand the work of community relations.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Vice President Unrue an-
nounced the 1986-87 goals set for UNLV:
1. Enhance the academic reputation of the University and
continue to develop and implement additional selective
and appropriate academic programs at the baccalaureate,
master's and doctoral levels.
2. Uphold the authority and integrity of the President's
Office at UNLV with special emphasis upon institutional
control in all areas over which the University should
exercise authority and ensure accountability.
3. Provide essential fund raising for academic programs
and for faculty and student development and increase
sponsored research.
4. Attract the best and brightest students from the State
of Nevada, including those from the Community Colleges,
and continue to respond to the needs of minority stu-
dents with an increased emphasis on minority recruit-
ment.
5. Continue to make progress to earn accreditation for
all of our academic programs that have an appropriate
accrediting body.
6. Hold the confidence of the Regents, faculty, staff and
students in the President's ability to lead the Uni-
versity.
7. Increase and improve student housing on Campus.
8. Examine the applicability of national trends concerning
the development of assessment and evaluation programs
for UNLV Campus. Continue review of administrative
structure and programs to ensure most effective use of
resourses.
9. Recruit and retain the best faculty scholars and staff.
10. Continue support for the development of the library to
meet new program and research needs of a comprehensive
University.
Clark County Community College - President Meacham announced
the 1986-87 goals for CCCC:
1. Continued emphasis on instructional excellence as the
cornerstone of our educational efforts. This will be
accomplished by two primary methods:
a. Developing and utilizing unobstrusive measures of
instructional effectiveness.
b. Encouraging and rewarding faculty and staff members
who exhibit exceptional efforts in this regard.
2. Provide the leadership necessary to guide the College
toward greater institutional stability which will be
apparent in the following areas:
a. Fiscal stability
b. Operational stability
c. Effective utilization of space
d. Scheduled and periodic review of program areas
3. Provide for more effective community involvement in the
institutional life of the College. Major areas of
attention will be as follows:
a. Institutional access
b. Specialized population
c. Business and industry
4. Continue efforts to furnish the leadership that will
allow CCCC to contribute in significant and meaningful
ways to a systems approach to providing for the higher
educational needs of Nevadans. This goal involves the
following parameters:
a. Chancellor's Office
More effective and timely representation of CCCC's
plans and needs to the Chancellor's Office ... and
visa versa.
b. Other UNS Institutions
1. Developing a series of Systemwide staff devel-
opment programs.
2. Instituting a teacher-exchange arrangement with
at least one UNS institution.
c. Business and Computing Centers
1. Developing a closer working relationship within
the appropriate CCCC and Center staffs.
2. Reducing the incidence of returned paperwork
due to improper processing at the Campus level.
5. Create a permanent display for photographs of members
of the Board of Regents.
16. Nominations for Distinguished Nevadan, UNR and UNLV
Mrs. Kenney moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that the follow-
ing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNLV in May,
1986:
Mrs. Florence Lee Jonse Cahlan
Mr. Herb Mc Donald
Judge John F. Mendoza
Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher moved, Ms. Del Papa seconded, that the fol-
lowing persons be honored as Distinguished Nevadans and that
the awards be presented at Commencement at UNR in May, 1986:
Senator Paul Laxalt
Mr. Warren L. Monroe
Leon and Jacqueline Nightingale
Mr. William K. Woodburn
Motion carried.
17. Nominations for Honorary Degrees, UNR and UNLV
Ms. Del Papa moved, Mrs. Kenney seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNR in May, 1986:
Mr. V. James Eardley
Mrs. Marilyn Melton
Motion carried.
Mrs. Sparks moved, Mrs. Whitley seconded, that an Honorary
Degree be presented to the following persons with presenta-
tions made at Commencement at UNLV in May, 1986:
Mr. William Boyd
Mrs. Margaret Elardi
Mrs. Elaine Wynn
Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich extended his thanks on behalf of the Board
to Mr. Rick Stetter, Director of the University of Nevada
Press, for the gold embossed folders presented to each
member.
15. Reports from Presidents on 1986-87 Goals (continued)
Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro an-
nounced the 1986-87 goals for WNCC.
1. Update the College long-range plan to reflect the peri-
od from 1986 through 1990. This plan will be coordin-
ated with the UNS long-range plan through the year
2000.
2. Increase the number of Community Service courses and
workshops. Expand the Summer Session to reflect stated
community needs.
3. Support the University of Nevada System and WNCC Budget
Request in the Legislature.
4. Support the approval of the next phase of construction
for the Carson Campus in the Legislature.
5. Implement a full-scale College marketing plan that is
directed toward the following results:
a. Increase enrollment of recent high school gradu-
ates.
b. Increase enrollment in new programs related to
Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
c. Increase customized training programs for business
and industry.
6. Secure resources to erect the metal building for the
machine shop facility.
7. Plan for the local area network and coordination with
UNS telecommunications efforts.
8. Continue to utilize the WNCC Advisory Board as a re-
source for community input and the development of ex-
ternal resources.
9. Complete remodeling of the Carson Campus faculty of-
fice area.
10. Enhance Campus level management information systems
through the utilization of microprocessors and related
software.
11. Continue work on a comprehensive staff development
program.
Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg announced
the 1986-87 goals for NNCC:
1. Updating 4-Year Plan: With the flexibility a Community
College must possess in meeting the needs of its serv-
ice area, a shorter period of planning than 10 years is
needed. Therefore, NNCC will use 4 years because this
gives the equivalence of 2 biennia and it will be up-
dated at 2-year intervals.
2. Evaluation of Agriculture Program: As mentioned last
year, this is still a problem area. NNCC requested the
assistance of UNR in an evaluation of this program. As
a result of this assistance, NNCC will either modify
the program to better meet the needs of the service
area or recommend to the Board that the program be dis-
continued.
3. Completion of Phase III: The architect has indicated
a November 1986 deadline for completion, and it is in-
tended to use the period between semesters for movement
into the facility.
4. Modification of Lundberg Hall: The movement of student
services from Lundberg Hall will permit modification of
this facility to better meet instructional needs which
have arisen since the facility was completed in 1973.
The proposed modification will be ready by the time the
Legislature meets in 1987 ($100,000 capital improvement
program).
5. Creation of White Pine Advisory Committee: The County
School Adult Vocational Advisory Committee of White
Pine has been disbanded. NNCC will replace it with a
new committee. Assuming success, it will serve as a
model for other larger communities in the NNCC service
area.
6. Improved Telecommunications between Elko and Winne-
mucca: NNCC is exploring the feasibility of using the
existing microwave link to establish better and cheaper
communications between the two centers. This would in-
volve computers, phones, etc. If the concept proves
feasible, then NNCC would explore links with the other
centers it serves.
Desert Research Institute - President Hidy announced the
1986-87 goals for DRI:
1. Improve the EEEC leadership and organization by ad-
dressing the need for a change in center executive
director, and recruiting a new director as needed.
2. Strengthen two designated centers of excellence for
staff and program -- these are (1) the Center for Arid-
Lands Regional Air Quality Studies, and (2) the desig-
nated (NOAA-sponsored) Regional Climate Center.
3. Accommodate building space needs through construction
of a new DRI building in the Dandini Research Park,
and resolve the constraints on development of the park
within the federal government.
4. Improve the activities of the DRI Research Foundation
supporting the Dandini Park development, and fund
raising for the new Biosciences Center greenhouse
facilities.
5. Extend the cooperative research and education among
DRI, UNR and UNLV by expanding faculty interactions,
and instituting joint programs in Departments, includ-
ing physics, engineering and the biosciences.
18. Approved Lease, UNR
Approved the lease for Central Nevada Field Laboratory which
has been negotiated with the Lander County Development Cor-
poration.
Dean Bernard Jones, College of Agriculture, explained there
was a person located on the property year round, but that
the property was only utilized by the College during the
Summer months. A family has agreed to lease and maintain
the property.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the lease for the Central
Nevada Field Laboratory. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
19. Discussion of Joint Publication
At a joint meeting with the State Board of Education in
December, it was suggested that a joint report on education
in Nevada be published prior to the next State Legislature
Session.
Because the topic had not been placed on the agenda, a deci-
sion could not be made at that meeting. Mrs. Gallagher sug-
gested that this item be addressed by the Academic Affairs
Committee.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to refer this item to the
Academic Affairs Committee. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion
carried.
20. Approved Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1986-87
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, 1985, the Officers
request the following allocation of grants-in-aid for Fall,
1986-87:
In-State Out-of-State
UNR
Athletics 100 100
Music 40 25
Foreign 0 15*
Other (General) 121 121
Total 261 261
*30 1/2 awards
UNLV
Athletics 99 99
Music 76 76
Other (General) 107 107
Native Americans 10
Total 292 282
CCCC
Regents 104
Native Americans 10
Total 114
NNCC
Regents 15
Native Americans 17
Total 32
TMCC
Regents 72
Veterans 2
Native Americans 3
Total 77
WNCC
Regents 30
Native Americans 11
Total 41
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the allocation of Grants-in-
Aid for 1986-87. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
21. Approved Handbook Change, Title 4, Chapter 18, Section 5,
Grants-in-Aid, Professional Staff and Dependents
Approved the following change to the Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 18, Section 5, Grants-in-Aid, Professional Staff
and Dependents:
For the purposes of this chapter, "financially dependent
child" shall mean a natural, adopted or stepson or step-
daughter of a professional staff member who receives at
least 50% of his or her financial support from the pro-
fessional staff member and/or the professional staff
member's spouse. The professional staff member must
complete and sign a dependency each time a grant-in-aid
is issued.
Based on the current wording of Title 4, Chapter 18, Section
5 of the Board of Regents Handbook, a possibility exists
that a formerly financially dependent child, one who marries
and does not change his or her name, may receive an unwar-
ranted grant-in-aid because the Administration has not re-
ceived notice of the child's change in dependency status.
The above policy revision will have the effect of placing
the professional staff member on notice that the "child"
must be financially dependent. This gives assurance that
even if the child does marry and does not change his/her
name, the professional staff member must verify each time
a grant-in-aid is issued that the child is a financial
dependent.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing grants-in-aid for professional staff and dependents.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
22. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held March 1, 1986, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin, Chairman.
(1) Approved changing the Geotechnical Science program at
NNCC.
As a result of an informal program review, it was pro-
posed that it be restructured slightly to accommodate
the 3 main divisions of labor in the mining industry.
While the restructuring will leave the core program
intact, changes in elective areas will allow students
to select one of three options: Geotechnical, Metal-
lurgical and Engineering. The degree title Geotech-
nical Science would be replaced with Mining Technol-
ogy. Students would have more analytic classes,
mathematics, chemistry and computer requirements. The
engineering emphasis would require more surveying,
computer and computer-assisted drafting courses.
As this is not a new program, no Phase I, II proposals
were required.
(2) Approved the Phase I proposal for an AAS degree in
Paramedic Medicine at CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-2,
filed in the Regents Office.
This proposal will provide students with a 3-tiered
program. Participants who complete one semester may
receive an Emergency Medical Technician II certifica-
tion; those who complete the one-year program will re-
ceive a Paramedic certification, and two-year gradu-
ates will be awarded the AAS in Paramedic Medicine.
The program has been designed to meet the accredita-
tion standards of the American Medical Association and
Emergency Department Physicians Association. 20 to 25
FTE students are anticipated to enroll during the 1st
year of the program, increasing to 45 FTE by the 4th
year.
The planned date of implementation is August, 1986.
The majority of faculty, facilities, equipment and
core courses are currently in place. An additional
part-time instructor and laboratory assistant will be
necessary during the 1st year of the program. The
estimated budget for the 4th year is $42,000, and
includes an additional full-time instructor.
(3) Approved the Phase I proposal for an AAS degree in
Court Reporting at CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-3,
filed in the Regents Office.
Completion of this program will prepare students for
careers as courtroom hearing and conference reporters.
Career opportunities are available at all levels of
government and range from reporting stenographer to
civil service and specialized reporting.
Funding needs are estimated at $10,000 for the 1st
year to provide for part-time faculty salaries. One
full-time faculty member, plus adjunct faculty and
equipment needs will call for $45,000 by the 4th year
of the program.
The planned date of implementation is August, 1986.
(4) Approved the Phase II proposal for an MS degree in
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
at UNR, as contained in Ref. AA-4, filed in the Re-
gents Office.
This multidisciplinary program will involve Depart-
ments in the Colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sci-
ence, and Business, as well as the School of Medicine.
Students will be awarded a degree from a traditional
Department, with emphasis on Computer Integrated
Manufacturing Systems Engineering. A curriculum
committee, with representatives from the particpating
Department, will oversee the program.
A 32-credit curriculum will consist of courses defined
as "breadth" and "depth" courses. "Breadth" courses
will be selected by the student from 3 areas of ex-
isting courses, and will involve cooperative programs
between the University and industries. Students will
have an opportunity to work at industrial sponsors'
plants. "Depth" courses will be completed in the stu-
dent's traditional department. UNR plans to implement
the program in the Spring of 1987.
Funding will be provided primarily by outside sources.
Xebec Corporation will provide $150,00 of the total
1st year budget of $265,000. The Computer-Aided De-
sign Laboratory, also provided by Xebec, will be a
major component of the program.
The Phase I proposal was approved by the Board of
Regents in October, 1985.
(5) Approved the name change of the Department of Medical
Technology of the School of Medicine to Department of
Clinical Laboratory Science.
(6) Approved the Phase I proposal for an MA for the Teach-
ing of Mathematics at the University of Nevada-Reno,
as contained in Ref. AA-6, filed in the Regents
Office.
This program, designed for practicing secondary
school teachers, will provide an emphasis on subject
matter preparation in the area of mathematics. It
is designed as an interdisciplinary program between
the College of Education and the College of Arts and
Science. Students will be required to demonstrate
competency in 5 areas of mathematics which relate to
the professional needs of secondary teachers. These
courses, as well as those in the College of Education,
are currently in place and will require little or no
modification.
The program will fill a gap between the existing mas-
ters' degrees in education and in mathematics by pro-
viding a terminal degree which emphasizes subject
knowledge.
A recent report revealed that close to 400 full- or
part-time mathematics teachers will be hired in the
northern portion of the State during the period 1982-
1990. In order to accommodate teachers, 2/3 of the
classes will be offered in the Summer; therefore, no
State funds will be required during the 1st year of
the program. $15,000 is requested by the 4th year,
which includes support of two teaching assistants.
No new faculty are needed, and existing facilities
and equipment are adequate to support the program.
4th year enrollment is projected at 15 FTE.
(7) Approved the Phase I proposal for a Ph. D. in En-
vironmental Biology at the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, as contained in Ref. AA-7, filed in the Re-
gents Office.
This degree will provide graduates with a broad back-
ground which can be utilized in academia, government
and industry. In addition, the program will allow
specialization in one of 4 areas: Environmental
Physiology, Comparative Ecophysiology, Aquatic Biol-
ogy or Desert Biology. This preparation will allow
graduates to respond to the special needs of southern
Nevada. Currently, only 6 doctoral degees in the
area of environmental biology are offered in the
western states. This degree will be the first Ph. D.
offered at UNLV.
Rapid growth in southern Nevada has resulted in a need
for locally trained scientists who can respond to im-
pact on the biological resources in the area. This
program will place special emphasis on State and local
needs. Faculty are in place, or are being added, and
library holdings are being enhanced. It is expected
that there will be an opportunity to share resources
and research opportunities with UNR and DRI.
1st year enrollment is projected to be 4 FTE, increas-
ing to 16 by the 4th year of the program. Funding
will be provided through State allocations and grants,
contracts and gifts. Included in the request is
$300,000 for a research facility which will provide
the capability to control important environmental
factors.
Dr. Pete Starkweather, Chairman of the Biology Depart-
ment at UNLV, stated there will be a cooperative work-
ing effort among UNR, DRI and UNLV.
The request for $300,000 will be included among capi-
tal improvement requests, but if that should fail,
faculty and classified positions will be funded from
other sources and new resources will be established.
(8) Approved the Phase II proposal for an Associate of
Science degree at Northern Nevada Community College,
as contained in Ref. AA-8, filed in the Regents Of-
fice.
This degree, an alternative to the Associate of Arts
degree, will consist of 60-64 credits, with 18 credits
required in the science and mathematics areas. All
required and elective courses listed in the Phase II
proposal can be covered by the present curriculum.
More specialized courses can be provided through a
telecourse or PLATO. Requirements for admission and
completion of the degree will be similar to those for
the Associate of Arts degree.
The AS degree will better prepare students to transfer
into 4-year programs in science and engineering. Es-
timated 1st year funding will total $74,100, decreas-
ing to $5,500 in the 4th year. This is required pri-
marily for remodeling and equipment needs. Existing
faculty and staff are sufficient to offer the program.
The Phase I proposal was approved by the Board of
Regents in December, 1985.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of all the above programs. Mrs.
Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
(9) Mrs. Sheerin stated that because the review and ap-
proval by the Board of Regents of new programs at
Nevada Campuses is an extremely important Board func-
tion, and because needed resources to support new
programs are often barely adequate, the Board should
consider coupling the approval of new programs with
a review of existing programs, especially in areas
related to the degree. If, for example, the new
proposed program is in the area of the sciences, then
the proposal for a new program, or programs, should
be accompanied by a program review of related pro-
grams in that science.
Currently, using established guidelines from the
Handbook for program review, and utilizing the Phase
I, Phase II process for new programs, programs can
be submitted to the Board of Regents through the
Academic Affairs Committee at any meeting of the
Board. To provide for better planning and better
coordination of the degree proposal process, the
Board might consider receiving both requests for new
programs and a status report on existing programs
twice yearly: in the Fall and in the Spring.
Vice Chancellor Fox, the Academic Affairs Council and
the Council of Presidents have been requested to de-
velop a proposal to accomplish such a review process
and present it to the Board for consideration, with
a progress report on these activities to be scheduled
for the next Board meeting.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Academic Affairs Committee
report. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
(10) A discussion of the document, Proposal for Alternative
Methods to Satisfy New University Admission Require-
ments, was held. The document is filed in the Regents
Office. Vice Chancellor Fox stated that there have
been lengthy discussions between UNR and UNLV, but
that this document will need to be communicated to
Nevada high schools as well as to inquiries from out
of State.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the alternative
methods to satisfy new University admissions require-
ments. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Kenney requested that the State Vocational Edu-
cation office be notified of these alternative meth-
ods.
23. Approved Reinstatement of Regents Ad Hoc Committee
In accordance with policy, the Board of Regents ad hoc Com-
mittees expire after one year. Approved that the ad hoc
Committee on DRI Liaison be reinstated. (The Chairman
appointed the following to serve: Dorothy S. Gallagher,
Chairman, Joan Kenney, June Whitley, Mr. Art Anderson and
Mr. Fred Gibson.)
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the reinstatement of the ad
hoc Committee on DRI Liaison. Ms. Del Papa seconded.
Motion carried.
24. Report of Capital Improvement Requests, NNCC and WNCC
At the January 1986 meeting, the Board requested that Cam-
puses develop presentations outlining their Capital Improve-
ment requests. NNCC and WNCC made presentations. (UNLV and
CCCC are scheduled for the May meeting; UNR and DRI are
scheduled for the June meeting.) For TMCC's Capital Im-
provement requests, see item 6 above.
Northern Nevada Community College
Northern Nevada Community College will request $100,000
in its 1987-89 Capital Improvement request to cover the
expense of remodeling Lundberg Hall once NNCC has oc-
cupied the Instructional Building Phase III (January,
1987). Should proposed modifications exceed $100,000,
NNCC will seek permission of the Board of Regents to
use additional NNCC Capital Improvement funds.
Western Nevada Community College
Staff members of WNCC presented details of their Capital
Improvement projects, and explained the need for more
classrooms, laboratories, and office space at the Carson
City and Fallon Campuses.
25. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held March 13, 1986, were made by Regent
Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved the following Summer Session budgets. The
WNCC budget includes an increase in fees as reflected
in item 3(a) below.
WNCC, see Ref. B-1a, filed in the Regents Office
UNLV, see Ref. B-1b, filed in the Regents Office
(2) Approved the Handbok change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 8.1 and 6, Refund Policy, WNCC, as contained
in Ref. B-2, filed in the Regents Office.
(3) Approved the following changes:
WNCC - Summer Session Fee from $24 to $27 per credit,
effective Summer 1986
TMCC - Placement Office Fees
$5 - Placement Office Registration
$5 - Placement Office for Reactiving and
Updating Credentials
These will be new fees and Student Placement files
will be maintained for 10 years after initial regis-
tration if the file is not udpated. If the file is
updated, it will be maintained for 10 years after the
last update.
The purpose of this request is to move the TMCC Job
Placement Center towards the goals of creating place-
ment files for TMCC graduates.
Student participation in the placement service is
voluntary.
UNR - Health Service Fee from $30 to $35 (See Ref.
B-3, filed in the Regents Office.)
A UNR committee was established to study student
health fees and the consensus of this committee, the
Student Senate and ASUN was to continue with the
student health fees on a voluntary basis and to con-
tinue allotting $.90 to the Health Service and a $10
late fee charged if a student signs up for health
fees in the middle of the semester.
ASUN President Ted Lancaster distributed a survey of
students' opinions regarding the health service fee,
which is filed in the Regents Office.
UNR will report back on this issue after a one-year
trial period.
(4) Approved the following change:
UNR - Private Instrument and Voice Instruction from
$75 to $125 per credit
The Music Department and the College of Arts & Science
have proposed a fee increase for private music lesson
courses from $75 to $125, effective Fall, 1986. Maxi-
mum charge for student registering for two or more
credits would increase from $150 to $250. The last
increase for private music lesson courses was in 1969.
(5) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 15, Residence Hall and Food Service Rates,
UNR, as contained in Ref. B-5, filed in the Regents
Office.
(6) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 17.2 and 4, Rental of Stead and Off-Campus
Apartments and Houses, UNR, as contained in Ref. B-6,
filed in the Regents Office.
(7) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 2, Delinquent Accounts, as contained in Ref.
B-7, filed in the Regents Office.
(8) Approved the use of Capital Improvement Funds for
projects as follows:
WNCC $ 7,375 Architectural services for planned
faculty area remodeling.
NNCC $ 2,000 Modification of electrical wiring to
handle computers.
$ 4,500 Construction of a pit in diesel facil-
ity to house a dynamometer.
$ 6,500 Total
UNR $48,021 Construct an overlay on the existing
road from Virginia Street to the
recently completed Family Medicine
Clinic's Brigham building and build
a concrete turnaround for buses at
that facility. Citifare has agreed
to provide bus service to the front
door of the clinic and the overlay
to the road is required to handle
the additional load.
(9) Approved the following estimative budget for JTPA,
JOIN Office Occupations/Clerical Lab at WNCC:
JTPA
JOIN Office Occupations/Clerical Lab
Registration $ 6,000
Lab Fees 2,000
Textbooks 2,100
Materials/Supplies 1,000
Indirect Costs 2,340
Special Assistance and Additional
Instruction 4,000
Operating 2,000
Total $19,440
This budget is to support 20 students referred to this
program.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of items 1 through 9 of the
Budget and Finance Committee Report. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
(10) Information Only - Vice Chancellor Sparks presented
the report of the 1984-85 UNS Operating Budget vs.
1984-85 Actual Results as an information item. The
report is filed in the Regents Office.
(11) As provided in Title 4, Chapter 10, Section 6.2(a) and
(d), the Committee accepted proposals requesting fund-
ing from the Regents Special Projects Funds. The un-
expended amount of the fund is $57,315. Proposals
from Campuses total $249,332, and Regents/staff pro-
posals total $113,000. Vice Chancellor Dawson with-
drew a request from the University of Nevada Press.
The Committee will meet prior to the next Regents
meeting to review the policies for the use of these
funds and all submitted proposals.
(12) Mr. Gordon Gochnour, Chairman of the System Compensa-
tion Committee, presented compensation recommendations
for the 1987-89 biennium (filed in Regents Office).
Upon acceptance of the report, the Chairman requested
the Compensation Committee report the cost of this
salary package at the next meeting.
(13) Approved the categories outlining new funding in the
enhancement budget, but postponed establishing a
priority order until dollar amounts are affixed to
the requests. The categories are:
1. Professional Salaries
The specific salary recommendation will be de-
veloped when the latest comparative salary data
for the current fiscal year becomes available.
However, several components of the recommendation
include extending the merit program to all UNS
professional employees, providing a cost of living
increase and establishing salary goals.
2. Non-Instructional Support Positions
This priority will include the most critical sup-
port positions which relate directly to enrollment
and instructional growth. It also will correspond
to the expansion of the funding formula currently
being developed by the Legislative Committee
Studying Funding for Higher Education. These sup-
port positions will include areas such as student
services, institutional support, academic support,
O & M of plant and support for business centers.
3. Instructional Enhancement
Instructional enhancement proposals are being de-
developed and will include strengthening develop-
mental student/faculty ratios and the full-time/
part-time ratios in the Community Colleges, re-
quests for additional graduates, teaching and lab
assistants, equipment, libraries, research, schol-
arships and grants-in-aid.
4. Non-Instructional Enhancement
Included within this priority will be additional
support positions, O & M of plant, equipment, etc.
Also, Chancellor's Office, Computer Center, Uni-
versity Press and DRI requests will be included.
5. New Programs
Requests such as creation of new centers of ex-
cellence, staff development, telecommunications
and quick-start programs will be included in
priority #5.
26. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held March 13, 1986, were made by Regent Whitley, Chairman.
(1) Vice Chancellor Sparks introduced representatives of
Kafoury-Armstrong, who presented the UNS Management
Letter and recommendations for 1984-85. Mr. Larry
Helseth, Mrs. Debbie Smith and Mr. Tom Brooker, from
Kafoury-Armstrong, presented the financial audit and
management letters. Mr. Helseth referred to the con-
solidated report, which encompasses all the Campuses
and the System. After a lengthy discussion, it was
agreed that format changes need to be made, and that
it would be much more informative and helpful to Re-
gents to have an audit report of each institution.
The staff was directed to develop a new format, working
in conjunction with Kafoury-Armstrong.
Also brought out in the discussion was that because a
decentralized controller system is used, there is no
one currently on the staff responsible for a procedures
book which would govern a Systemwide approach to re-
porting. Upon questioning of the staff, it was learned
that this would indeed be helpful, but it requires a
knowledgeable person to write and maintain a procedures
manual. The Chancellor's staff was directed to return
to the Audit Committee with a proposal for accomplish-
ing this task. The Campus business officers supported
this move, stating that this should be a part of a
management information system.
Mr. Brooker reviewed the Business Center South audit
and described the recommendations which had been made.
Mr. Scott, Controller of BCS, responded that the human
controls are in place, but the gearing up for computer
control is about a year away. The funds appropriated
($2.5 million for MIS) by the 1985 Legislature will be
utilized in that time to apply to the antiquated system
now in use. Further, he stated that all recommenda-
tions for UNLV and CCCC have been addressed.
Ms. Debbie Smith presented the Business Center North
and System audits and outlined the recommendations for
improvements. Ms. Smith stated they had had a tremen-
dous response from the various Campuses and the System
to the recommendations and that Kafoury-Armstrong feels
much more positive.
Mr. Dhingra, BCN, related that it has in place the cor-
rections suggested by Kafoury-Armstrong, although in
some instances alternative methods have been used rath-
er than those outlined in the report. These alterna-
tives have been approved by Kafoury-Armstrong.
In a prior audit UNR had been directed by the Audit
Committee to install cash registers, as recommended by
the report. Mr. Dhingra reported that they had been
waiting for the MIS to be funded in order to coordinate
the equipment so there would not be additional expense.
However, since that request for $7 million for an MIS
system was not forthcoming from the Legislature, an
alternative procedure was developed and has been ap-
proved by the auditors. The cash registers have not
been installed and will not now need to be installed.
(2) Accepted the audit report and recommendations for
Lawlor Events Center, UNR, as presented by Mrs. Sandi
Cardinal, Director of Internal Audit. Mrs. Cardinal
reported that all the recommenations have been imple-
mented or are in the process of being implemented.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson reported that it has been the
policy not to tag items under $500 for inventory pur-
poses. However, a number of these smaller items are
now missing and an alternative method for keeping con-
trol of these needs to be developed.
Mr. Klaich commended Mr. Bob Dagitz, Director of Lawlor
Events Center, for his management of the Center. Mr.
Dagitz will be leaving Reno shortly to assume another
position.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal reported on a
followup of previous audits as requested by the Board
of Regents. (Complete responses are filed in the Re-
gents Office.) Mrs. Cardinal reported that all recom-
mendations have been implemented.
UNS - Unused Annual Leave
(July 1, 1984 through June 30, 1985)
UNLV - Concert Hall Facilities
(January 1, 1983 through June 30, 1985)
UNLV - Consolidated Students of the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas (CSUN)
(July 1, 1984 through September 30, 1985)
CCCC - Registration and Cashiering Systems
(Fall Semester, 1984 and Spring Semester, 1985)
(4) Information Only
Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal stated they
found no changes made from the previous sholarship
office audit; however, there will be a reorganization
of the scholarship office on July 1, 1986. A followup
audit is scheduled shortly thereafter.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Ms. Del Papa seconded.
Motion carried.
27. Approved Sale of Property, UNLV
Approved the sale of two parcels of land consisting of 5.53
acres for $4,600 and 7.58 acres for $11,100 to the City of
Los Angeles for power line easements. This land was given
to the University by Pabco Gypsum Properties for use in geo-
logical studies, and funds received will be placed in the
Geoscience Sales Account. The University retains the right
to conduct geological studies on this land.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval to sell UNLV property. Mrs.
Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
28. Approved Easement, UNLV
Approved a request to grant the Nevada Power Company and the
Central Telephone Company a 10' x 10' easement at the north-
east corner of the Houssels House. The easement is needed
to provide electrical and telephone service to the Houssels
House.
Ms. Del Papa moved for approval of the easement at UNLV.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
29. Approved the Naming of the New Mines Building, UNR
Approved naming the new Mines building including the exist-
ting structure recently completed and the proposed 80,000
sq. ft. addition, the "Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering
Center".
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to name the new Mines building
the "Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering Center". Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Unanimously carried.
30. Accepted Deed to Stead Acreage, UNR
Accepted the Quitclaim Deed to 7.76 acres of land at Stead
which was used formerly by the Reno National Guard. There
is a 30-year restriction on the property requiring that it
must be used only for educational purposes.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval to accept the Quitclaim Deed at
Stead. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
31. New Business
A. Chairman Klaich related that the members of the Board
will conduct an intensive workshop this Summer and re-
quested that members of the Board, Presidents and Chan-
cellor's staff submit subjects to be discussed.
B. The Board discussed various methods of managing the
timeframe required at Board of Regents meetings. Mrs.
Gallagher is opposed to meeting every two months because
the full agenda does not allow the Board to fully dis-
cuss important issues. Ms. Del Papa suggested block
motions be utilized more frequently and Mrs. Sheerin
suggested teleconferencing special Campus presentations
which save on faculty travel expenses.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
03-14-1986