March 17-18, 1978
03-17-1978
Pages 187-214
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
March 17, 1978
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos (for part of the meeting)
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda D. Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Others present: Dr. Donald H. Baepler
Dr. William Berg, NNCC
Dr. Russell Bloyer, CCCC
Dr. Joseph Crowley, UNR
Dr. Jack Davis, WNCC
Dr. Brock Dixon, UNLV
Dr. Lloyd Smith, DRI
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Mr. Stan Aiazzi, NNCC
Ms. Joan Chambers, UNR
Ms. Jo Anne Dain, WNCC/N
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/S
Dr. Thomas Hoffer, DRI
Ms. Barbara Summers, Unit
Mr. Scott Lorenz, CSUN
Mr. Nick Rossi, ASUN
Mr. Tom Tatro, WNCC/S
The meeting was called to order at 9:50 A.M. by Chairman James
Buchanan.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 1978 and
the special meeting of February 24, 1978 were submitted for
approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi.
Dr. Lombardi stated that since he had not been present at
the February 10 meeting, he wished the record to reflect
that he was opposed to the action taken by the Board at
that meeting to remove Dr. Milam from the Presidency of UNR.
Mr. John Buchanan requested that the minutes of February 24,
1978, be corrected to reflect that he was not present at the
meeting.
Mrs. Fong requested that the minutes of the February 24
meeting be revised to reflect the reasons for her abstention
in the action designating Dr. Crowley as Interim President
for UNR. Mrs. Fong's abstention was later recorded as an
affirmative vote. (Note to minutes: The reasons for her
abstention were not stated at the February 24 meeting; how-
ever, later statements appearing in the newspapers attribut-
ed to Mrs. Fong, expressed her concern over what she felt
was lack of sufficient attention given in the nominating
process to an evaluation of Dr. Crowley's relationship with
students.)
Minutes as amended were approved without dissent.
2. Recommendation for Appointment of Chancellor
Chairman Buchanan noted that a Regents' Ad Hoc Committee
had concluded the recruitment for a new Chancellor and he
requested Mr. Ross, Chairman of that Committee, to present
the Committee's recommendation.
Mr. Ross reported that the Committee had held its final
meeting prior to the convening of the Board meeting and
unanimously endorsed the candidacy of Dr. Donald Baepler and
recommended his appointment as Chancellor. Mr. Ross noted
the absence of Mrs. Knudtsen, who along with Mr. James
Buchanan and Mr. Chris Karamanos, had constituted the other
members of this Committee, but reported that Mrs. Knudtsen
had asked that her endorsement of Dr. Baepler's candidacy be
communicated to the Board.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the appointment of Dr.
Donald Baepler as Chancellor of the University of Nevada
System, effective immediately. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi.
Mr. Ross moved to amend the motion to provide that Dr.
Baepler's appointment as Chancellor carries with it the
following conditions of employment:
(1) Retention of rank and tenure as Professor of Biology,
UNLV.
(2) Continuation of housing allowance at the rate provided
to the Presidents of UNR and UNLV, to be supplemented
by the establishment of a special account, with an ini-
tial allocation of $5,000, from which the monthly rent
and utilities for a furnished apartment in Reno would
be paid.
(3) Continuation of automobile allowance for University-
related travel in Las Vegas at the rate provided the
Presidents of UNR and UNLV, to be supplemented by a
similar allowance for such travel in Reno. These
allowances will be considered as complete reimburse-
ment for University-related travel within 100 miles,
one-way, of either the Reno or Las Vegas offices.
(4) Provision of a special account, to be initially estab-
lished at the level of $5,000 and to be supplemented as
required, to provide for necessary in-State travel by
the Chancellor and members of the Chancellor's staff.
Motion to amend seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
Amended motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Dr. Baepler expressed appreciation for the confidence re-
flected by the appointment and special appreciation for the
cooperation received from all units of the University Sys-
tem. He pledged his best efforts in meeting the challenge
of successfully selling higher education throughout the
State of Nevada.
Upon motion by Mrs. Fong, seconded by Miss Mason, the following
emergency item was added to the agenda:
3. Appointment of Interim President, UNLV
Dr. Baepler reported that a meeting of the UNLV Academic
Council, expanded to include some Directors, together with
the Executive Committee of the University Senate and a stu-
dent representative, had been held to select a nominee for
Interim President, in the event the Board approved his ap-
pointment as Chancellor. The unanimous recommendation of
that Committee was for the appointment of Dr. Brock Dixon
as Interim President.
Chancellor Baepler noted that Dr. Dixon has had extensive
administrative experience at three institutions of higher
education and brings the kind of background to the position
which will provide excellent continuity to the Campus. Dr.
Baepler stated that he was pleased to endorse the recom-
mendation of the Committee for the appointment of Dr. Dixon,
effective immediately and continuing until June 30, 1979, or
until appointment of a permanent President for UNLV has been
made, with the appointment as Interim President to carry the
normal salary and perquisites presently provided to the Uni-
versity Presidents.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
4. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Offi-
cers was recommended (report identified as Ref. 3 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
5. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. John Buchanan reported the following recommendations of
the Investment Advisory Committee, as a result of its meet-
ing preceding the Board meeting:
(1) Approval of recommendations from Valley Bank to sell
certain shares totaling $199,200, and for purchase of
certain shares totaling $268,000. (Shares proposed for
sale or purchase identified and filed with permanent
minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee.)
(2) Approval of recommendations from First National Bank to
sell certain shares held in the General Portfolio to-
taling $532,700, and shares held in the Engel Unitrust
totaling $28,200. (Shares proposed for sale are iden-
tified and filed with permanent minutes of Investment
Advisory Committee.)
(3) Approval of a proposal from American Investors to man-
age the Paul R. Pinching Memorial Scholarship Fund,
with corporate and personal guarantees from Mr. Lewis
Shuman and Mr. Russ Pinching for an annual return of
12%.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
Dr. Dixon deferred to Chancellor Baepler for presentation of the
following UNLV agenda items:
6. Postretirement Appointment
Chancellor Baepler recommended that Professor Richard
Strahlem be offered a postretirement appointment for
1978-79, in the College of Business and Economics.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
7. Phase I Proposal - Master of Science in Hotel Administration
Chancellor Baepler requested approval of the Phase I Propos-
al for a Master of Science in Hotel Administration, to be
offered by UNLV, and to authorize the planning to proceed
to Phase II. He noted that in addition to the material
covered in the Proposal included with the agenda is a con-
dition specified by the Graduate Council that at least 12
credits of this degree be taken in the College of Business.
When the Phase II Proposal is presented to the Board, it
will show how that curriculum is integrated into the Hotel
College curriculum.
Chancellor Baepler also noted that the costs of this new
program will be identified in the Phase II Proposal and it
is understood that there will be private funding available
to pick up the initial costs. Continuation of the program
will be subject to availability of State appropriated funds.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
8. Change in Department Name, UNLV
Chancellor Baepler endorsed a request by the College of
Education that the name of the Department of Educational
Administration be changed to Educational Administration
and Higher Education, effective immediately.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
9. Chinese Language Endowment Fund
Chancellor Baepler reported that UNLV has received contribu-
tions totaling $10,090.24 from Mr. and Mrs. Wing Fong and
friends, with a request that this amount be added to the
endowment fund and be designated as the Wing and Lilly Fong
and Friends Endowment Fund. The interest earned from the
investment of these funds would be used to provide Chinese
Language scholarships, with first consideration in the award
of such scholarships to be given to students seeking inter-
disciplinary degrees in Asian Studies, and for credit cours-
es taught under the auspices of the College of Arts and
Letters or the Continuing Education Division.
Mrs. Fong also asked that the second choice in the selection
of recipients of scholarships be students in the College of
Hotel Administration and third choice be persons traveling
to the Orient.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that the gift be accepted for
the purposes specified and that the funds be designated as
an addition to the endowment fund.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
10. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the following
transfer of funds from the Contingency Reserve:
#78-090 $10,098 to Biology to be used for matching funds
for grants for equipment.
#78-112 $15,000 from Intercollegiate Athletics Contin-
gency to Director's Office Operating to provide
additional operating monies.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
11. Revision of Refund Policy for UNLV Dormitory
Chancellor Baepler noted that the current policy governing
refund of residence hall and food service charges permits
refund of a certain percentage of the room payment and the
unused board payment for students who withdraw from housing
contracts. Dr. Baepler requested that this policy be revis-
ed, effective Fall semester, 1978 to permit refund of hous-
ing and food service charges only to those students with-
drawing totally from the University, in accordance with the
following schedule:
Weeks of Semester Refund Percentage
1-2 weeks 75% of room payment and
80% of unused board
payment
3-6 weeks 50% of room payment and
80% of unused board
payment
7-8 weeks 25% of room payment and
80% of unused board
payment
9th week to end of No refund
semester
The unused board payment is calculated at the actual
cost per day and varies according to head count and
contract.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
12. Proposed New CSUN Constitution
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of a new Constitu-
tion as proposed by CSUN, noting that the document had been
reviewed with University Counsel and with UNLV Administra-
tion. (Constitution identified as Ref. 11 and filed with
permanent minutes.)
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the proposed Constitution with
the provision that it be amended to require that the Vice
President for Finance and Communications, as the Officer in
line to succeed the President, shall also have completed 48
semester hours prior to filing as a candidate. Motion sec-
onded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
13. Report on Rebel Statue
At the request of Mrs. Fong, CSUN President Scott Lorenz
reported concerning the status of the Rebel Statue and its
proposed construction on the UNLV Campus. He reported that
approximately $5,000 of the estimated total cost of $25,000
is on hand and the construction will commence when the rest
of the funds have been collected.
Although there were several concerns expressed by individual
members of the Board and by others, it was concluded that
this was not an appropriate matter for Regent action. It
was agreed, however, that the recommendation for placement
of the statue would, when developed, be brought back to the
Board for consideration.
14. Special Senate NCAA Investigative Committee Report
In response to a request from Mr. Karamanos, an informa-
tional report was submitted concerning the Special UNLV
Senate NCAA Investigative Report. Included with the agenda
was a copy of that report, together with a copy of a report
of Senate action in response to the Committee's report, and
a response from President Baepler to the University Senate
(material on file in Chancellor's Office).
Mr. Karamanos stated that his reason for asking that this
matter be on the Regents' agenda was to reflect his concern
with the report by the Senate Committee.
15. CSUN Vending Machine Resolution
Dr. Baepler presented the following resolution by the CSUN
Senate:
That all profits generated by the dormitory vending
machines be deposited in the dorm association's account
to be used for dormitory sponsored activities to be
administered by the dorm association's executive board
and the Director of Student Services.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
Mr. Karamanos left the meeting.
16. Revision of Estimative Budgets, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following revi-
sions to Estimative Budgets to permit the expenditure of in-
creased revenue to be derived from indirect cost recovery:
A. Water Resources Center Operating
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Salaries
Professional $ $ 1,764 $ 1,764
Classified 3,010 3,010
Wages 5,000 5,000
Fringe Benefits 1,200 1,200
Total $ 5,000 $ 5,974 $10,974
Operating $13,000 $12,000 $25,000
Total $18,000 $17,974 $35,974
B. Atmospheric Sciences Center Operating
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Salaries and Benefits $ 67,492 $ 56,000 $123,492
Operating 91,291 18,000 109,291
Total $158,783 $ 74,000 $232,783
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
17. Phase I Proposal - Air Conditioning/Solar Technology
Program, CCCC
President Bloyer requested approval of a Phase I Proposal
for a new Certificate of Achievement and new Associate
Degree Program to be offered by Clark County Community
College and authorization for the planning to proceed to
Phase II. (Copy of Proposal on file in Chancellor's Of-
fice.) Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
18. Phase I Proposal - Respiratory Therapy Technician Program,
CCCC
President Bloyer presented a Phase I Proposal for a
Respiratory Therapy Technician program, to be offered by
Clark County Community College, and requested authorization
for the planning to proceed to Phase II. (Copy of Proposal
on file in Chancellor's Office.) Chancellor Baepler recom-
mended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
19. Dental Fees, CCCC
President Bloyer requested authorization to charge fees for
dental procedures performed by students in the Dental
Hygiene Clinic at CCCC. Initial fees would be as follows:
Procedure Fee
Prophylaxis and Bitewings
Adult Student and Faculty $5.00
Adult Nonstudent 8.00
Adult Nonstudent without Bitewing 5.00
Child (up to 18 years of age) 4.00
Fluoride Treatment 1.00
X-Rays
Bitewing (4 films) 3.00
Full Series (20 films incl. bitewings) 10.00
Periapical - each film .50
Occlusal Films 1.00
Impressions and Models 1.00
Control Program (3 visits) 3.00
Emergency Treatment 1.00
Subgingival Curettage & Root Planing
5.00/quadrant
Amalgam Polishing .50/tooth
1.00/quadrant
Desensitization .50/tooth
1.00/quadrant
Occlusal Sealants 1.00/quadrant
Dr. Bloyer noted that proceeds would be placed in the oper-
ating budget of the Dental Hygiene Program to be used as
a supplement to replace expendable items.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the above charg-
es with authority delegated to the President to review and
alter them periodically as required.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
20. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCCC
President Bloyer requested approval of the following fund
transfer from the Contingency Reserve:
#78-512 $18,000 to Repairs and Improvements to accomplish
the following projects: increasing the number of
welding booths, installing glass in second floor
corridor of Developmental Studies area, covering
outdoor kiln to serve as instruction space.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
21. Appointment to Advisory Board, CCCC
President Bloyer recommended the appointment of Mr. Ben
Schmoutey of Las Vegas to the Advisory Board of Clark
County Community College.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
22. Postretirement Appointment, NNCC
President Berg recommended that Bill Bellinger be offered a
postretirement appointment at .50 FTE for the 1978-79 aca-
demic year as an instructor in Auto Mechanics for Northern
Nevada Community College.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
23. Increase in Petty Cash Account, WNCC
President Davis requested approval to increase the petty
cash account for the North Campus from $1,000 to $2,000.
He noted that the account is used principally to cover
emergency refunds and emergency loans during the registra-
tion periods and signature authority has previously been
delegated to Executive Dean Jim Eardley and Dean Patricia
Miltengerger. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
24. Campus Remodeling, WNCC
President Davis noted that additional office and work
space is required at the South Campus to house faculty
and staff. He proposed to provide this additional space
by adding six temporary work stations at the north end of
the building spine, to be used until the addition to the
building is completed in 1980.
President Davis requested authorization to use up to
$15,000 from the WNCC Capital Improvement Fee Fund for
this purpose. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
25. Proposal for a Job Corps Training Center/Stead Facility
President Crowley reported that in April, 1977, UNR began
discussions with the Department of Labor concerning a Job
Corps Center at Stead. Since that time, DOL has completed
an extensive site survey and utilization study of Stead,
Secretary Ray Marshall has secured Governor O'Callaghan's
support of the proposal, and UNR has worked with officials
of DOL to develop a center concept which maximizes educa-
tional and training benefits for UNR students and faculty.
Dr. Crowley stated that the proposed Sierra Nevada Job Corps
Center is expected to be unique among all Job Corps Centers
in that UNR plans to interface its faculty and students with
the ongoing operations of the Center. Professional staff
and upper division/graduate students from seven Departments
within four Colleges will be involved on a daily basis with
corps member services, basic education and vocational edu-
cation programs. Staff and students from other Departments
and Colleges could be added at a later date, depending on
need and financial support.
The proposed center will be designed to serve approximately
600 youth, many from Nevada. It will employ up to 165 local
residents and have a federal budget of nearly $4 million
annually. In addition, Dr. Crowley explained, the DOL will
spend $800,000 to $1 million for renovation and upgrading of
Stead facilities to open the center.
President Crowley requested approval of the concept of UNR
serving as a prime contractor to the Department of Labor for
a Job Corps Training Center at the Stead Facility. Chancel-
lor Baepler concurred and recommended that the University
be authorized to proceed further with negotiations.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
26. Proposal for Creation of a Mackay Minerals Research
Institute, UNR
President Crowley recalled that in February the Board had
received a proposal for the creation of a University of
Nevada Mackay Minerals Research Institute at UNR. The
purpose of the Institute is to perform research in the
general field of nonrenewable resources and to provide for
the training of young scientists and engineers in the
discipline in which the Institute has expertise. A copy
of the proposal is on file in the Chancellor's Office.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval, noting that unless
funds are forthcoming from Federal sources, the Institute
will not continue.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
27. Proposed ASUN Constitution
President Crowley submitted a proposed new constitution for
ASUN, noting that the document had been reviewed with
Counsel. He noted that there are a few minor revisions
which appear desirable; however, he requested that the con-
stitution be adopted in principle with the understanding
that some particular parts of that document may be altered
at the next meeting of the Board. He noted that the con-
stitution has been approved by a vote of the UNR student
body and is scheduled to take effect on April 12.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval, noting that the
revisions referred to are minor and will in no way affect
the content of the document.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the constitution in concept
with minor revisions to be submitted to the next meeting
of the Board. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombard, carried
without dissent.
28. Approval of Fund Transfer, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of the following fund
transfer from the Contingency Reserve:
#66 $4,000 to Alumni Relations to offset increased costs
of printing various University publications.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
29. Revision of Estimative Budgets, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of the following
revisions:
A. Bureau of Mines Publication Sales
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,540 $22,833 $25,373
Publication Sales 55,000 15,000 70,000
Total $57,540 $37,833 $95,373
Expenditures
Operating $55,000 $37,000 $92,000
Ending Fund Balance 2,540 833 3,373
Total $57,540 $37,833 $95,373
B. School Facility Planning Lab
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $16,250 $31,429 $ 47,679
Outside Sales 35,000 36,918 71,918
Total $51,250 $68,347 $119,597
Expenditures
Professional $23,738 $20,879 $ 44,617
Graduate Fellows 3,800 3,800
Classified 8,749 17,617 26,366
Wages 500 4,500 5,000
Fringe Benefits 3,907 4,608 8,515
Out-of-State Travel 3,000 200 3,200
Operating 8,100 17,200 25,300
Ending Fund Balance 3,256 457- 2,799
Total $51,250 $68,347 $119,597
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
30. Bid Opening for Construction of Surface Drainage Bypass
President Crowley reported that bids were opened by the
State Public Works Board on February 21, 1978, for con-
struction of a surface drainage bypass of Manzanita Lake,
with the following results:
A. C. Shaw $20,124
Gerhart & Berry 23,467
H. M. Byars 28,000
President Crowley recommended that the Board concur in the
award by the State Public Works Board of a contract to A. C.
Shaw for $20,124. Funds are available from State appropri-
ated funds as part of the UNR Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
31. Postretirement Appointment, UNR
President Crowley recommended that Roy E. Anderson be of-
fered a postretirement appointment with the Student Health
Service at .15 FTE for the 1978-79 fiscal year. He noted
that Mr. Anderson has been serving as a pharmacist with the
Health Service since 1975 in order that the Health Service
may satisfy requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy con-
cerning the dispensing of medications.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
32. Proposed Change in Meeting Dates
Chancellor Baepler noted that when the 1978 Meeting Calendar
was adopted, the November meeting was scheduled to coincide
with the UNR-UNLV Football game on November 17 in Las Vegas.
That game has been rescheduled to September 16 and Chancel-
lor Baepler requested that the following changes in the
Meeting Calendar be approved:
Present Schedule Proposed Change
September 8 - UNLV September 15 - UNLV
October 13 - UNR October 20 - UNR
November 17 - UNLV December 1 - UNLV
January 5 - UNR January 12 - UNR
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
33. Request for Supplement to Litigation Fund
Chancellor Baepler reported that additional funds will be
required to pursue the settlement in California of the
Hughes Estate. He requested an allocation of $10,000 from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account for this
purpose.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
34. Grants-in-Aid for Rogan Children
Chancellor Baepler asked that the proposal for dedication
of grants-in-aid for tuition and registration fees for the
benefit of the children of the Las Vegas police officer re-
cently killed in the line of duty be removed from the agenda
to allow further review by the Administration. He noted
there is a question concerning how this might affect Mrs.
Rogan's retirement. This will also allow time to examine
the concept of this type of grant-in-aid and whether or
not it can be extended to other similar situations.
It was agreed that a policy statement would be developed for
this type of grant-in-aid, and this would be further con-
sidered by the Board at a later date.
35. Revision of Capital Improvement Fee Policy Statement
Chancellor Baepler noted the desirability of a minor revi-
sion to the Capital Improvement Fee Policy Statement in
order to clarify the way in which fees collected will be
accounted for. The paragraph which is presently subject to
misunderstanding reads:
Such fees shall be deposited in a Capital Improvement
Fee Fund with the fees collected from each Campus kept
separately.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that this paragraph be amend-
ed to read:
Such fees shall be deposited in a Capital Improvement
Fee Fund with the fees collected from each University
Division or Community College kept separately.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
36. Proposed Amendment to University Code
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in January President Smith
had submitted a proposed amendment to the University Code,
as approved by the DRI Faculty Senate. By inclusion on the
January agenda, the proposed amendment was referred to other
Senates with action by the Board of Regents to be requested
at the March meeting.
Chancellor Baepler reported that no negative responses had
been received as a result of Senate review and he recommend-
ed approval of the proposed amendment, as follows:
SECTION 3.5 Economic Security Provisions for Desert
Research Institute Faculty
3.5.1 DRI faculty are not eligible for appointment to
tenure; however, it is the policy of the University
that these faculty members shall enjoy the maximum
security which can be provided consistent with the
method of financing the Institute. Pursuant to this
objective, the minimal length of written notice of
termination will be related to length of employment
and rank within the Institute as follows:
One working day of notice for each calendar month
of service for all Rank 0 and Rank I personnel; one
working day of notice for each calendar month of
service plus 20 working days for Rank II personnel;
one working day of notice for each calendar month
of service plus 40 working days for Rank III per-
sonnel; one working day of notice plus 60 working
days for all Rank IV personnel. There will be a
be a minimum notice of 10 working days to any
employee whose term of employment in the Institute
is less than 10 calendar months. The maximum amount
of notice benefit that an employee may accrue shall
not exceed one calendar year. Accrued annual leave
shall not be considered a part of the termination
period and will be subject to separate cash reim-
bursement unless expended during the termination
period by the mutual consent of the terminated
employee and the Institute.
3.5.2 Any involuntary termination is subject to review by
an ad hoc committee of the Faculty Senate. Upon
notification of such termination, the Executive
Committee of the Faculty Senate will, within one
week, appoint said ad hoc committee unless receiv-
ing a written request to desist from the terminated
employee. The committee shall consist of at least
three faculty members chosen from throughout the
Institute. However, persons employed within the
center of the terminated individual shall not be el-
igible to serve. The Ad Hoc Committee will then con-
duct a full review of the case. Review considera-
tions shall include all items regarding terminations
contained in Section 2.1.4 and 3.4.3 of the Univer-
sity of Nevada System Code. In addition, particular
attention will be given to the employee's past and
potential contribution to the Institute. The Ad
Hoc Committee will then forward a report and recom-
mendation to the President, whose decision will be
final.
3.5.3 The Center Executive Director, in consultation with
the DRI President, shall decide whether a profes-
sional contract shall be discontinued. The faculty
member shall be given notification in writing by
the Executive Director and the President.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
37. Proposed Amendment to Board of Regents Bylaws
Chancellor Baepler requested consideration of an amendment
to the Board of Regents Bylaws to permit the Chancellor to
delegate signature authority for certain contracts. Such
instances would be those contracts on work-for-hire matters
in which the University Press is engaged. Other occasions
would be when the Chancellor is away from the Office and a
contract requires execution on behalf of the Board. Under
those circumstances, a delegation of authority would have
been prearranged by the Chancellor.
Dr. Baepler recommended that Article VI, Section 3 of the
Board of Regents Bylaws be amended as follows:
a. To sign all contracts and other instruments requiring
execution on behalf of the Board of Regents except
personnel contracts in the Divisions. Such authority
may be delegated in writing at the discretion of the
Chancellor.
In accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws governing
amendment, action by the Board will be requested at the
April meeting.
38. Reallocation of Indirect Cost Recovery Monies
Chancellor Baepler recalled that indirect cost recovery
derived from grants and contracts has historically been made
available to UNR and UNLV as flexible dollars to be utilized
in a variety of ways to stimulate additional research and to
provide a mechanism for enriching the academic programs of
each University. Originally, he noted, the distribution of
this revenue was 50% to general University revenue and 50%
to research and enrichment. However, several years ago
unrealized income problems at UNR prompted the Regents to
change to a formula that distributes 75% to general Univer-
sity revenue and 25% to research and enrichment.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that, effective with the
1978-79 Work Program, indirect cost recovery monies be
distributed 50% to general University revenue and 50% for
research and enrichment.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
39. Proposed Budget Parameters for 1979-81
Chancellor Baepler presented the following recommendations
from the Officers for budget parameters to be used in the
development of the 1979-81 Biennial Budget Request:
A. Instruction
Construction of the principal budgets of the instruc-
tional Divisions are based on the projections of full-
time equated students (FTEs) to be enrolled, and in-
clude the following elements:
(1) One FTE will equal 30 undergraduate credits or 16
graduate credits, using net enrollments for Fall
and Spring semesters, plus any interim session.
(2) Student-Faculty Ratio. The student-faculty ratio
used as an average for each principal budget will
be:
Universities 18:1
Community Colleges 22:1
Nursing 7.5:1
Medical School 3.5:1
(3) Faculty Compensation. A proposal will be present-
ed at a later date when the recommendation of the
System Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Compensa-
tion has been received.
(4) Graduate Assistants. Three regular graduate as-
sistant positions equal one FTE (full-time-equiva-
lent faculty). For budget purposes, there will be
one FTE graduate assistant position for every nine
FTE faculty positions.
(5) Classified Positions. There will be one classified
position for every four FTEs, plus one for each
Dean.
(6) Wages Positions. It will be assumed that there
will be $660 per FTE faculty member budgeted for
wages.
(7) Operating Expense. The operating expenses will be
budgeted based upon need.
(8) Out-of-State Travel. $200 per FTE, excluding
graduate assistants, will be used.
B. Research
Each University will budget $100,000 per year for
research stimulation.
C. Academic Support, Student Services, Institutional
Support, Library, and Operation and Maintenance of
Plant. These areas will be budgeted on a needs basis.
Chancellor Baepler noted the possibility that a change would
later be requested in the parameter suggested for classified
position budgeting. He also suggested that these parameters
represent the beginning of a phasing out of the formula ap-
proach to budgeting and a shift to a needs approach.
Miss Mason moved approval of the proposed budget parameters.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
40. Recommendations for Promotion in Rank or Assignment to Rank
Chancellor Baepler noted that recommendations were submitted
in February for preliminary review and discussion, with
action to be requested in March. Accordingly, approval of
the following promotions in rank or assignment to rank was
recommended, effective July 1, 1978:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Rosemary Witt, to Associate Professor of Nursing
Richard Brooks, to Research Professor
Richard Harp, to Associate Professor of English
Charles Rasmussen, to Associate Professor of Psychology
James Stivers, to Associate Professor of Music
Robert Moore, to Associate Professor of Management
Kevin Crehan, to Associate Professor of Education
George Kavina, to Professor of Education
Agnes Lockette, to Associate Professor of Education
Robert Fisher, to Associate Professor of Chemistry
Leonard Zane, to Associate Professor of Physics
*Jean Decock, to Professor of Foreign Languages
*Lorne Seidman, to Professor of Business Law
*John Vergiels, to Professor of Education
Assignment to Rank (reported for information)
James Dropp, to Rank II
Patrick Howe, to Rank II
Josephine H. Durham, to Rank II
Ralph W. Lyon, to Rank II
*Added to list of recommendations subsequent to the
February meeting.
B. University of Nevada, Reno
Johannes C. Guitjens, to Professor of Plant, Soil and
Water Science
Richard L. Siegel, to Professor of Political Science
George W. Twardokens, to Professor of Physical Education
Baldev K. Vig, to Professor of Biology
Leonard B. Weinberg, to Professor of Political Science
Thomas F. Cargill, to Professor of Economics
James L. Hendrix, to Professor of Chemical Engineering
Laing-Chi Hsu, to Professor of Geology
Katherine Everson, to Rank IV
Donald L. Klebenow, to Rank IV
Watkins W. Miller, to Associate Professor of Plant, Soil
and Water Science
Richard L. Post, to Associate Professor of Horticulture
Richard E. Brown, to Associate Professor of English
Susan De Voge, to Associate Professor of Psychology
Alan Gubanich, to Associate Professor of Biology
Paul Page, to Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre
Howard M. Reed, to Associate Professor of Economics
Joel S. Colton, to Associate Professor of Physiology
Darwin Bradfield, to Rank III
Virginia Gobeli, to Rank III
Ronald Gustafson, to Rank III
David H. Mathis, to Rank III
C. Linnis Mills, to Rank III
Michael B. Mooney, to Rank III
Sally S. Kees, to Rank III
B. Jean Margerum, to Rank III
Marsha H. Read, to Associate Professor of Home Economics
Loretta A. Amaral, to Rank III
Linda P. Newman, to Rank III
C. Desert Research Institute
Richard Bateman, to Associate Research Professor
John W. Fordham, to Research Associate, Rank IV
Patricia Harris, to Research Associate, Rank III
John W. Hess, to Associate Research Professor, Rank III
Roger L. Jacobson, to Associate Research Professor,
Rank III
D. Unit
Niels H. Anderson, to Rank IV
Brad Boman, to Rank IV
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
41. Recommendations for Award of Tenure
Chancellor Baepler noted that recommendations were submitted
in February for preliminary review and discussion, with
action to be requested in March. Accordingly, approval of
the following tenure recommendations was recommended, effec-
tive July 1, 1978:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Vicky Onyett, Associate Professor of Nursing
Mary Jane Watson, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Catherine Bellver, Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages
Robert Burgan, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
Carol Kimball, Assistant Professor of Music
Scott Locicero, Assistant Professor of History
Corina Mathieu-Higginbotham, Associate Professor of
Foreign Languages
Charles Rasmussen, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Richard Sutton, Associate Professor of Political Science
Thomas Wright, Associate Professor of History
Duane Baldwin, Associate Professor of Accounting
Ronald Browning, Assistant Professor of Management
Betty Yantis, Associate Professor of Management
Judith Dettre, Associate Professor of Education
Lawrence Golding, Professor of Physical Education
William Marchant, Associate Professor of Education
Alfred Mc Daniels, Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
John Tryon, Professor of Engineering
John Wert, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Leonard Zane, Assistant Professor of Physics
Susan Kendall, Rank II, Library
David Weide, Assistant Professor of Geoscience
Roger J. Barnson, Rank III Athletics
Wayne O. Pearson, Rank II, Athletics
*Thomas Tominaga, Assisant Professor of Philosophy
*Added to list of recommendations subsequent to February
meeting.
B. University of Nevada, Reno
Jean Gray, Area Extension Home Economist, Rank II
Joseph Marion, County Extension Agent-in-Charge, Rank II
Michael B. Mooney, Area Community Resource Agent,
Rank II
Bruce E. Blackadar, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Morris R. Brownell, Associate Professor of English
Richard A. Curry, Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages and Literatures
Susan De Voge, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Robert T. Griffin, Assistant Professor of Art
Thomas J. Nickles, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Richard H. Fashbaugh, Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
Bruce P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering
Eric S. White, Assistant Professor of Engineering Design
Technology
Eva L. Essa, Assistant Professor of Home Economics
Sally S. Kees, Assistant Professor and Home Economics
Extension Specialist
Lu Ann Nissen, Assistant Professor of Home Economics
Marsha H. Read, Assistant Professor of Home Economics
David M. Lupan, Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Jerry R. May, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science
Ronald C. Reitz, Associate Professor of Biomedical
Sciences
Clifford J. Stratton, Associate Professor of Anatomy
Yung Sam Kim, Associate Professor of Mining Engineering
Margaret Rockenbeck, Counselor, Rank II
President Crowley reported that Robert C. Beall, who had
previously been included on the list of those recommend-
ed for tenure, has submitted his resignation.
C. Clark County Community College
Henry C. Ayoub, Instructor/Automotive
Alfred P. Baca, Instructor/Developmental
Scott Brim, Instructor/Data Processing
George Carpenter, Instructor/Social Science
Val Z. Garner, Director/Community Services
Harriet Gettler, Instructor/Nursing
Ralph E. Hall, Instructor/Food Service
Fred Hymes, Jr., Electronics Tech./Audio Visual
Arlene Ann Jorgensen, Counselor
Autumn Keyes, Counselor
Constance Koplow, Instructor/Graphic Arts
Paul E. Kreider, Dean of Instruction
Judith Ann Morris, Counselor
Drusilla Jo Anne Raney, Instructor/Child Development
Heinz Rettig, Instructor/Business
Paul T. Swartz, Instructor/Business
K. Larry Tomlinson, Instructor/Liberal Arts and Social
Science
Robert J. Whelan, Administrative Assistant
D. Northern Nevada Community College
Juanita Karr, Director/Learning Resources
E. Western Nevada Community College
Charlotte L. Bowen, Director/Testing and Placement
Donald L. Carlson, Instructor/Sociology
Gary C. Carpenter, Specialist, Criminal Justice
John A. Caserta, Associate Dean, Community Service
James Claybrook, Counselor
Michelle Dondero, Counselor
Joseph G. Doser, Instructor/Business
Eupha Harvey, Instructor/Nursing
Max K. Johnson, Administrative Assistant to the
Executive Dean
Elliot R. Lima, Associate Dean, County Centers
Donald Lynch, Public Information Officer/Journalism
Instructor
Bert Q. Munson, Associate Dean, Liberal Arts
Lewis E. Scott, Instructor/Radiologic Technology
Elizabeth R. Sturm, Director/Learning Resources
Roberta Trease, Instructor/Business
John Tylczak, Learning Resource Specialist
Mary Wardlaw, Instructor/English
Patricia Weyl, Counselor
F. Unit
Niels H. Anderson, Director, Computing Center
Paul D. Franklin, Manager, System Software
Young O. Koh, Consultant for Statistics Applications
Mr. Ross moved approval of the recommendations as presented.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried by the following
roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. James Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Dr. Lombardi,
Miss Mason, Mr. Ross
No - Mr. John Buchanan
Upon motion by Mr. John Buchanan, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, a
supplemental agenda containing two items was admitted.
42. Allocations from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chancellor Baepler requested approval of the following
allocations from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account:
A. $2,437.48 to provide housing and automobile allowances
to Dr. Joseph Crowley, effective with his appointment
February 24, 1978, as Interim President of UNR and
continuing through June 30, 1978.
B. $3,000 to a special account from which to purchase new
academic attire for the Regents. Academic attire
presently used is in excess of sixteen years old and has
begun to to show the wear. This amount will provide for
the immediate purchase of nine caps and gowns (at $184
each) and will allow additional funds for purchase of
attire as required.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
43. Retention of Special Counsel
Chancellor Baepler reported that General Counsel Lessly,
with the concurrence of the Chancellor, had retained the
services of Fielden Woodward, Esq., of the law firm of
Woodward, Hobson & Fulton of Louisville, Kentucky, to rep-
resent the University in the litigation filed in State
court in Kentucky with respect to the UNLV-Louisville
basketball game which was not played due to weather con-
ditions. Mr. Woodward is proceeding to obtain the com-
plaint in the action and will file the appropriate response
on behalf of the University.
Chancellor Baepler requested consideration of the following
additional emergency item.
44. Morrill Hall Restoration
Chancellor Baepler reported that the bids for the restora-
tion of Morrill Hall had come in substantially in excess of
the funds available. He requested that the Board approve a
loan to the Alumni Association of $170,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account in order that the project
may proceed.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
45. New Business
A. Mrs. Fong noted that she was on the prevailing side at
an earlier meeting of the Board when it failed to ap-
prove a request to eliminate a physical examination as
a requirement for admission, and now wished to request
reconsideration of that action.
Mrs. Fong moved that the proposal to discontinue the
physical examination as a requirement for admission be
reconsidered. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, failed by
the following roll call vote:
No - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. John Buchanan, Dr.
Lombardi, Mr. Ross
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Miss Mason
B. Mr. John Buchanan noted that a certain amount of contro-
versy has occurred in the past several days concerning
the Physical Education Complex and stated that it was
his understanding that the students still have some
gripes about the Complex. He suggested that the item
be again scheduled for discussion at a subsequent Board
meeting and at that time there should be an explanation
of Legislative intent, how the building was funded, and
other factors concerning the operation of the complex.
Chairman Buchanan agreed that this would be scheduled
for discussion at the next meeting if the students
wished to present their concerns in writing in order
that they may be reviewed by the Board prior to the
meeting.
C. Mrs. Fong proposed that an item be placed on the next
agenda to require that all personnel hired by the
University be subject to a physical examination before
employment.
D. Mr. James Buchanan presented a request by Mr. Karamanos
that a report be submitted to a subsequent meeting con-
cerning the feasibility of having all Campus police un-
der the supervision of the Chancellor's Office, and a
recommendation concerning whether or not such personnel
should be hired as employees of the Community Colleges
rather than have such security provided by private
firms. This report should include estimates of costs
and recommendations from the Administration.
E. Mrs. Fong also asked that a report be made at a subse-
quent meeting concerning the retention of a public re-
lations firm on a contract basis rather than using in-
house personnel for information and public relations.
The Board of Regents adjourned and reconvened as the Higher
Education Facilities Commission for the purpose of reviewing
recommendations concerning applications received for Title VI-A
grants for the 1978 fiscal year. The applications and their
point ratings under the provisions of the Nevada State Plan are
as follows:
Category I -- (Laboratory and other special equipment,
materials and minor remodeling)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 90 points
University of Nevada, Reno 95 points
Category II -- (Television equipment, materials and minor
remodeling for closed circuit direct instruction)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 85 points
University of Nevada, Reno 100 points
Chancellor Baepler recommended that the Board of Regents, acting
as the Higher Education Facilities Commission, approve submission
of the applications of the University of Nevada, Reno for both
Category I and Category II.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
The meeting of the Board of Regents reconvened.
Mr. John Buchanan moved that the Board go into Personnel
Session to consider nominees for Distinguished Nevadans
and Honorary Degrees. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Following a Personnel Session, the Board reconvened in regular
session and took the following action:
Mr. Ross moved that the following awards be conferred by
UNR and UNLV at the May, 1978 Commencement:
University of Nevada, Reno
John Ascuaga, Distinguished Nevadan
Thelma Calhoun, Distinguished Nevadan
Wallie Warren, Distinguished Nevadan
Grace Dangberg, Honorary Degree
Neil Plath, Honorary Degree
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
William Peccole, Distinguished Nevadan
Judge Addeliar Guy, Distinguished Nevadan
William Morris, Distinguished Nevadan Judge
John Mowbray, Honorary Degree
Dr. Paul Sharp, Honorary Degree
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Mrs. Fong moved that the Board reaffirm its earlier posi-
tion that awards will not be conferred by the University
to an active political candidate. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
03-17-1978