March 29-30, 1974
03-29-1974
Pages 43-84
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
March 29-30, 1974
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 N. Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
(March 29, 1974) Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Rev. Joseph Kohn
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William W. Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson (afternoon only)
Members absent: Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
Acting President James T. Anderson, UNR
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President John M. Ward, DRI
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., University Counsel
Mr. Edward L. Pine, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson, DRI
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, UNS
Mr. Harry P. Wood, UNS
Dr. John Malone, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, UNR
Mr. Mark Hughes, UNLV
Dr. Harold Klieforth, DRI
Mr. Bill Bonaudi, WNCC
Dr. Pat Geuder, UNLV
Professor Jo Deen Flack, UNR
Mr. Kenneth Robbins, UNS
Mr. Terry Reynolds, ASUN
Mr. Dan Wade, CSUN
The meeting was called to order on Friday March 29, 1974 at 9:20
A.M. by Chairman Harold Jacobsen.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of February 15, 1974
were submitted for approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
2. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants reported by the Presi-
dents was recommended (report identifed as Ref. 2 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
3. Howard E. Browne Scholarships
Acting President Anderson reported that information has been
received from First National Bank that the University is to
receive a scholarship trust provided by Mr. Howard E. Browne
to be used by UNR "to provide one scholarship each year in
the sum of $250 for a graduating senior of Humboldt County
High School to be awarded to a boy or girl selected by a
scholarship committee of the Humboldt High School and one
scholarship in the sum of $250 to be awarded to a worthy
graduating senior student of Lander County High Schools,
alternating annually between Battle Mountain and Austin High
Schools."
Chancellor Humphrey recommended acceptance of the trust and
the terms specified by the donor, noting that the assets
which will provide these scholarships are to be transferred
to the University to become part of the general endowment
fund.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
4. Room and Board Charges, UNR
A. Vice President Pine reported that board rates at UNR
are currently set at $243 per semester, or $3 per day
for a 5-day 15-meal plan. He requested that the rate
be increased to $267 per semester, or $3.30 per day,
effective Fall, 1974. He stated that the increase is
necessary to meet the increased cost of labor (7 1/2%),
utilities (21%) and food (8%). Mr. Pine also recom-
mended that a 5-day 10-meal plan be offered to Juniors
and Seniors at $2.50 per day ($211 per semester).
Acting President Anderson reported that the action
brought by the State of Nevada Employees Association
against the University to prevent the University from
contracting its food services had been decided by the
Supreme Court in favor of the University and noted the
decision including the following statement: "Notwith-
standing all this, we believe the record before us fails
to show that appellants (the University) have offended
these criteria, and instead it shows that they have
proceeded in absolute good faith, upon mature delibera-
tion, for highly substantial if not compelling reasons,
and with respect for their employees' legal right and
personal well-being. Therefore, the judgment of the
district court is reversed, without costs."
In view of the necessity for the University to now
renegotiate the food contract, it was agreed that no
action would be taken on the request for an increase
in food services until the negotiations have been
concluded.
B. Vice President Pine recommended an increase in resi-
dence hall rates at UNR, effective Summer Session, 1974,
as follows:
Increase
Per Semester Present Proposed $ %
Double Room $278.50 $298.50 $20.00 7.2
Single Room 400.00 420.00 20.00 5.0
Damage Deposit 10.00 10.00 .00
Telephone 19.00 19.00 .00
Regular Semester
Double Occupancy per day 2.50 2.70 .20 8.0
Single Occupancy per day 3.50 3.75 .25 7.1
Double Occupancy per week 17.50 19.00 1.50 8.6
Single Occupancy per week 24.50 26.25 1.75 7.1
Summer School
Double Occupancy per day 3.00 3.50 .50 16.7
Single Occupancy per day 4.00 4.50 .50 12.5
Double Occupancy per week 21.00 24.50 3.50 16.7
Single Occupancy per week 28.00 31.50 3.60 12.5
Married Student Housing
Monthly 75.00 75.00 .00
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
C. Vice President Pine also recommended the following
schedule be approved for room and board for the Trial
Judges for the Summer of 1974:
Daily Board and Room Rates
Proposed
Combined Board and Room 1973 1974
Single Occupancy $10.85 $11.20*
Double Occupancy 8.20 7.70*
Judge and Spouse 16.60 16.65*
Dependent (over 6 years) 4.65 8.95
Dependent (under 6 years) 3.70 7.00
1974 room rates are computed as follows:
Judge (single occupancy) $8.50 per day
Judge (double occupancy) 5.00 p/day p/person
Judge and Spouse 5.00 p/day p/person
Dependent Child (double occupancy) 5.00 p/day p/person
Dependent Child (single occupancy 8.50 per day
(Children will be assigned a roommate whenever possible.
If no roommate of proper age and sex is available, sin-
gle rate will be charged.)
1974 board rates are computed as follows:
*Meals - Judge $2.70 per day (2 meals only, break-
fast and dinner)
Dependent or Spouse 3.95 per day (3 meals)
Dependent under 6 2.00 per day (3 meals)
*Reflects reduction of one meal daily for Judge.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
In the discussion following, suggestions were made for im-
proving the Dormitories in an effort to make the residence
halls more attractive and perhaps decrease vacancy rates.
Mr. Morris moved that the Chancellor's Office be requested
to prepare a report concerning the feasibility of granting
waivers of room charges to deserving undergraduate students
and graduate assistants. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Steninger moved that residence hall rates as recommend-
ed above in 4.B and room and board charges as recommended
for the Trial Judges in 4.C above be approved. Motion
seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Rev. Kohn moved that income produced by the increase in
residence hall rates be used to improve the living condi-
tions in the Dormitories rather than to defray deficits.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, failed to carry.
5. Assessment of Increase of Special Fees, UNR
A. Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from the
Orvis School of Nursing that a $10 per semester fee be
charged to Nursing students in Skills and Self Learning
Lab, N. 201, N. 301 and N. 401. This fee will be used
to offset the cost of equipment and supplies used by
individual students.
Acting President Anderson also endorsed a request from
the Orvis School of Nursing that a $5 fee be assessed
for the National League for Nursing Standardized
Achievement Test which is administered at the end of
the Junior year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective
with the Fall semester, 1974.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
B. Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from the
School of Medical Sciences for the assessment of a $10
laboratory fee to each student who enrolls in HSCS 282,
Health Care: Assessment, noting that the fee would be
used to offset the cost of supplies and equipment used
by individual students.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective
with the Fall semester, 1974.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
C. Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from the
College of Arts and Science that an increase from $10
to $15 in the laboratory fee for Criminal Justice 224
be authorized and that a laboratory fee of $15 be
assessed students in Criminal Justice 424, noting that
these fees will be used to offset costs of supplies
and equipment used by individual students.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective with
the Fall semester, 1974.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
6. Proposed Increase in Student Fees, UNR
A. Acting President Anderson endorsed a proposal by ASUN
that the Intercollegiate Athletics fee at UNR be in-
creased from $7.50 to $9.00 per semester. Of this total
amount, $2.00 will be designated for the Women's Inter-
collegiate Athletics Program (which now receives 50
cents of the $7.50 fee).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective
Fall semester, 1974.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
Dr. Anderson requested that a progress report be sub-
mitted on Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at CCD and
UNLV in 3 months.
B. Acting President Anderson endorsed a proposal by ASUN
that the ASUN fee be increased from $20 to $21 per
semester, effective Fall semester, 1974, with the in-
crease of $1 to be allocated to intramural and recrea-
tion programs and be administered by ASUN.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
7. Proposed Optional Membership in ASUN
Acting President Anderson endorsed a request by ASUN Presi-
dent Terry Reynolds that, effective Fall semester, 1974,
membership in ASUN be extended on an optional basis to
graduate students and to part-time undergraduate students;
i. e., those enrolled for 6 credits or less. Payment of
the ASUN fee would allow the individual to participate in
all ASUN activities, receive ASUN publications and vote
in ASUN elections, but not hold ASUN elective office.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Division of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical
Sciences, UNR
Acting President Anderson endorsed a request by the School
of Medical Sciences that a separate Division of Laboratory
Medicine be established within the School of Medical Sci-
ences. The Division would encompass the discipline of
Pathology and the Medical Technology Program. This proposal
was developed based on: (1) a recommendation by the
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, representing the
American Medical Association and the Association of Ameri-
can Medical Colleges; (2) recommendations by the Dean,
Biomedical Science faculty, and Executive Committee of the
School of Medical Sciences; (3) rapid expansion of the
disciplines of Medical Technology and Pathology; and (4)
improved poor communications with pathologists, medical
technologists and hospitals in Nevada as well as with
other Medical Schools and professional organizations. Dr.
Anderson noted that no additional budget request is con-
templated. An organizational chart for the School of
Medical Sciences was included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 9 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that final action will be re-
quested in May.
9. Request for Change in Credits Required for Degree, UNR
Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from the Mackay
School of Mines for a change in the number of credits re-
quired for degrees in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Geological Engineering and Mining Engineering,
as follows:
Chemical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering -
from 128 to 134 credits - Justification: to follow
advice given to the School by the ECPD accreditation
team, and to bring curricula into line with other
Engineering curricula.
Geological Engineering - from 130 to 134 credits -
Justification: to follow recommendation from ECPD that
the required courses be expanded.
Mining Engineering - from 128 to 134 credits - Justi-
fication: to enable the School to meet the requirements
of ECPD.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall,
1974.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
10. Physical Sciences, Phase II, Investment Account
Vice President Pine reported that all new construction
and furnishings included in the budget for the Physical
Sciences Phase II have now been completed and the invest-
ment account has $94,932 remaining. He recommended the
investment account be closed, the remaining funds trans-
ferred to Corporate Trust 56 and be used to meet the
reserve account requirements and to provide a portion of
the next payment due.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
11. Lambertucci Mining Claims
Vice President Pine recalled that under the provisions of
the Will of Domenico Lambertucci, UNR acquired 68 patented
mining claims and 54 unpatented mining claims in and near
Tonopah. He also recalled that in 1969, the Board author-
ized the lease or sale of these properties and, in 1970,
following a public bidding procedure, accepted the bid of
the Hughes Tool Company for $500,000 for purchase of the
claims. The University was unable to transfer title, due
to protracted litigation with some of the heirs of Mr.
Lambertucci. In 1973 the Board authorized the recision of
the contract and returned the $125,000 deposit to the
Hughes Tool Company.
Mr. Pine noted that the litigation involving the mining
claims has now been resolved and title has been delivered
to the University. He requested authorization to adver-
tise the patented claims for lease for a period of 20
years, with a minimum monthly rate payable quarterly.
Opening of the bids will be scheduled in advance of the
May 10 meeting in order to permit a report and recommenda-
tion at that meeting.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Mr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Steninger, the
supplemental agenda was accepted for consideration.
12. Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture Land Transactions
Acting President Anderson reported that bids were opened
March 26, 1974 for sale of approximately 163 acres of the
Main Station Farm. One written bid was received from
Crocker Land Company of San Francisco in the amount of
$1,670,000.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended the bid be rejected and that a recommendation for
further action be submitted for consideration at a sub-
sequent meeting.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
13. Addition to Veterinary Science Research Center
Vice President Pine recalled that in December 1973 the
Board authorized a construction contract for an addition
to the Veterinary Science Research Center at the Main
Station Farm, and approved a total project budget of
$180,000. Of the total budget, $178,972.26 has been com-
mitted. Mr. Pine endorsed a request by the College of
Agriculture that the interior walls in the anatomy and
post mortem laboratories and the fish laboratory be
changed from wood frame and plaster-board to concrete
block to permit cleaning of the area with live steam.
This change will cost $3801.17 and will exceed the author-
ized budget by $1787.43 and will leave the project without
a contingency fund.
Mr. Pine requested the authorized budget be increased by
$6500 to provide for the requested change and to provide
a contingency fund for the remainder of the construction
period. He noted that funds are available in the Experi-
ment Station Facilities account.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
14. Request for Easement
Vice President Pine reported that the City of Reno has re-
quested an easement, 10 feet in width and 203 feet in
length, to construct a sewer at 15th Street and Virginia.
The construction will be north of the driveway into the
Stadium parking lot. Surface rights will be retained by
the University.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
15. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing transfers of funds:
#343 $500 to the Physics Department to provide coverage
for student wages.
#356 $1200 to the Psychology Department to continue support
for a secretarial position in the Clinical Psychology
Training Program.
#357 $14,675 to the College of Education to provide funds
for support payments to the high school teachers who
are involved in the Supervised Teaching Program.
#367 $3750 to the Art Department to cover Letters of
Appointment for 3 instructors for the Spring semester.
#368 $1500 to the Speech and Theatre Department to cover
a Letter of Appointment for the Spring semester.
#375 $391.56 to the Learning and Resource Center to cover
a portion of a classified salary.
#378 $1567.48 to Engineering Technology to cover the sal-
ary of a 1/2 time technician who has been reassigned
from the Electrical Engineering Department.
#379 $1325 to the Sociology Department to support a gradu-
ate fellow.
#381 $3000 to Intercollegiate Athletics to provide funds
to cover a Letter of Appointment for a Sports In-
formation Director.
#387 $250 to the Sociology Department to cover operating
expenses.
#395 $10,282 to the Industrial Mechanics Department to
purchase equipment for the new addition to the
Agricultural and Industrial Mechanics building on
Valley Road.
#400 $35,000 to the Department of Buildings and Grounds
to cover anticipated deficits caused by increased
rates for utilities.
#401 $10,000 to cover an anticipated deficit resulting
from the increased postage rates.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
16. Revisions of Estimative Budgets
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing revisions to estimative budgets previously approved for
1973-74:
1) The Audio Visual Communications Center requests the
following revision to adjust the budget to reflect
increased revenues and expenditures:
Account Name : Photo Sales
Account Number: 4-1-265-4910-002
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 5,317- $1,940 $ 3,377-
Interdepartmental Revenue 11,000 3,791 14,791
Total Source of Funds $ 5,683 $5,731 $11,414
Application of Funds
Operating $11,000 $9,000 $20,000
Reserve for Contingencies 5,317- 3,269- 8,586-
Total Applicatn of Funds $ 5,683 $5,731 $11,414
2) The Audio Visual Communications Center requests the
following revision to adjust the budget to reflect in-
creased revenues and expenditures:
Account Name : Radio/TV Sales
Account Number: 4-1-265-4910-005
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 2,365 $1,436 $ 3,801
Interdepartmental Revenue 2,500 2,500
Outside Sales 3,500 1,000- 2,500
Total Source of Funds $ 5,865 $2,936 $ 8,801
Application of Funds
Wages $ $ 500 $ 500
Fringe Benefits 20 20
Operating 3,965 2,535 6,500
Reserve for Contingencies 1,900 119- 1,781
Total Applicatn of Funds $ 5,865 $2,936 $ 8,801
3) The Chemistry Department requests the following revi-
sion to budget additional revenues and to adjust ex-
penditures to cover classified salaries:
Account Name : Chemistry Department Breakage Sales
Account Number: 4-1-265-5104-000
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 5,135 $1,603 $ 6,738
Student Fees 4,000 1,000 5,000
Interdepartmental Sales 8,000 8,000
Total Source of Funds $17,135 $2,603 $19,738
Application of Funds
Classified Salaries $ $1,500 $ 1,500
Wages 2,400 1,500- 900
Fringe Benefits 96 204 300
Operating 12,904 12,904
Reserve for Contingencies 1,735 2,399 4,134
Total Applicatn of Funds $17,135 $2,603 $19,738
4) The Chemistry Department requests the following revi-
sions to adjust the source of funding and provide for
graduate assistance and operating expenditures:
Account Name : NDEA Fellowship Department Allowance -
Chemistry
Account Number: 4-1-263-5104-003
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $18,000 $3,483 $21,483
Cost of Education Allownc 450 440 890
Total Source of Funds $18,450 $3,923 $22,373
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $ 9,870 $ $ 9,870
Graduate Fellows 265 265
Fringe Benefits 1,070 15 1,085
Operating 5,000 500 5,500
Reserve for Contingencies 2,510 3,143 5,653
Total Applicatn of Funds $18,450 $3,923 $22,373
5) The Chemistry Department requests the following revi-
sion to adjust the source of funding and provide for
additional research expenditures:
Account Name : NSF Traineeship Departmental Allowance
Account Number: 4-1-263-5104-004
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 3,442 $6,093 $ 9,535
Cost of Education Allownc 450 450
Total Source of Funds $ 3,442 $6,543 $ 9,985
Application of Funds
Operating $ 1,000 $5,500 $ 6,500
Reserve for Contingencies 2,442 1,043 3,485
Total Applicatn of Funds $ 3,442 $6,543 $ 9,985
6) The Managerial Science Department requests the follow-
ing revision to adjust revenues and expenditures to
reflect the increase in off-campus programs and to cover
a one-time payment in G. U. E. for a 1972-73 seminar
program deficit:
Account Name : Nevada Insurance Education Fund
Account Number: 4-1-360-5153-001
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 1,551 $ 890- $ 661
Nev Ins Education Foundtn 15,000 7,000 22,000
Total Source of Funds $16,551 $6,110 $22,661
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $11,025 $ 277 $11,302
Graduate Fellows 2,500 150 2,650
Fringe Benefits 1,338 31 1,369
Out-of-State Travel 500 500 1,000
Operating 1,000 5,000 6,000
Reserve for Contingencies 188 152 340
Total Applicatn of Funds $16,551 $6,110 $22,661
7) Mackay School of Mines requests the following revision
to budget the actual opening balance and to adjust ex-
penditure categories to cover additional salaries and
out-of-state travel:
Account Name : Mackay E. I.
Account Number: 4-1-360-5300-006
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 5,000 $7,857 $12,857
Endowment Income 13,000 13,000
Total Source of Funds $18,000 $7,857 $25,857
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $ 8,000 $3,000 $11,000
Wages 500 500 1,000
Fringe Benefits 943 400 1,343
Out-of-State Travel 2,557 1,500 4,057
Operating 4,000 4,000
Reserve for Contingencies 2,000 2,457 4,457
Total Applicatn of Funds $18,000 $7,857 $25,857
8) The Nevada Bureau of Mines requests the following re-
vision to program unanticipated revenue and increased
publication expenditures:
Account Name : Bureau of Mines Sales
Account Number: 4-1-265-5856-000
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 5,000 $14,145 $19,145
Publication Sales 22,000 18,000 40,000
Total Source of Funds $27,000 $32,145 $59,145
Application of Funds
Operating (Publishing) $22,000 $31,050 $53,050
Reserve for Contingencies 5,000 1,095 6,095
Total Applicatn of Funds $27,000 $32,145 $59,145
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
17. Medical Examination Requirement for Admission
Chairman Jacobsen noted that Mr. Darrell D. Luce, Christian
Science Committee on publication for the State of Nevada,
had requested an opportunity to make a statement to the
Board. Mr. Luce presented a prepared statement which re-
quested that an exemption for the medical examination re-
quired for admission be provided for individuals who op-
pose the medical examination on religious grounds. (Mr.
Luce's statement on file in Chancellor's Office.) Follow-
ing Mr. Luce's comments, statements were also made by two
UNR students in support of Mr. Luce's request.
Chairman Jacobsen recalled that in February, the Board had
discussed a recommendation from Regent Thompson that the
policy requiring medical examination for admission be re-
pealed, and referred the matter to the Administration for
review with a recommendation to be submitted to the sub-
sequent meeting. Mr. Jacobsen noted that Miss Thompson
was not present and suggested discussion of her request be
deferred until later in the day.
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of
a report from Robert Locke, M. D., Director, Student Health
Services, UNR, and suggested that since Dr. Locke was pres-
ent it might be helpful to have his comments. Dr. Locke
reviewed his report as submitted through the Dean of Stu-
dents (report identified as Ref. 34B and filed in the
Chancellor's Office).
Mr. Morris moved that Mr. Luce's request be approved and
that upon submission of a document releasing the University
from any responsibility in regard to health matters, a
student who verifies the fact that he or she is an adherent
of a religion that relies on prayer for healing, can be
exempted from all medical entrance requirements at the
University of Nevada on both Campuses. Motion seconded by
Mr. Steninger, failed with the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Buchanan, Dr. Lombardi
Yes - Mr. Morris, Mr. Steninger
Abstain - Mr. Jacobsen, Rev. Kohn
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 P.M.
18. Desert Biology Laboratory, Boulder City
Mr. Robert Fielden, of the office of Jack Miller and Associ-
ates, presented the final plans for the Desert Biology
Laboratory, to be constructed in Boulder City. A review
of the project scope and budget was distributed with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permanent
minutes).
President Ward and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
19. Report on UNR Graduate Program Admission Policy
Chairman Jacobsen noted the presence of Mrs. Patricia
Furchner, accompanied by Mr. Thomas R. C. Wilson, II, as
her counsel, and also noted that Deans O'Brien and Gorrell,
and Professors Varble, Mc Reynolds and Wallace of the
Psychology Department were present.
Acting President Anderson reviewed the earlier action of
the Board, commenting on the requests which had been made
at the May, 1973 meeting. A review of that action of the
Board was included in a report from Chancellor Humphrey
submitted with the agenda (identified as Ref. 8 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Mr. Wilson commented on a letter to Chancellor Humphrey
from Mrs. Furchner, dated May 28, 1974, noting that it had
been distributed to the members of the Board. (Mrs.
Furchner's letter filed with permanent minutes.)
In the discussion following the comments made by Acting
President Anderson, Chancellor Humphrey, Mr. Wilson, and
Professor Varble, concern was expressed that perhaps it
was inappropriate to discuss Mrs. Furchner's application
in an open meeting in that it was believed that it would
not be possible to discuss her application without discuss-
ing the applications of other students.
Rev. Kohn moved that the discussion be continued in
Executive Session. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
The regular meeting adjourned but reconvened within 5 minutes.
Chairman Jacobsen announced that it was the conclusion of the
Chair, acting on advice of Counsel, that this was not a appro-
priate matter for Executive Session.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that the Board faces a
situation of attempting to deal with an individual student
along with a policy problem. He noted that the Board has
set minimum standards for admission to the University and
to graduate programs but the University must also deal with
the problems created where there are graduate problems with
a great number of applicants but which must maintain a
limited enrollment to protect the quality of the program
that is desired, especially in view of funds available,
citing the Clinical Psychology Program as an example.
Another factor which must be considered, he noted, is
whether or not it is feasible to give Nevada residents
preference in admission to limited enrollment graduate
programs. At the same time, the University must have
the right to select the students who will be admitted
into these limited enrollment programs based on both ob-
jective and subjective evaluations. This then introduces
the problem of confidentiality of admission documents from
the standpoint of those people who are asked to write
letters of reference, who serve on admission boards, and
who must make judgments concerning admission of an in-
dividual student. Also, there must be a procedure es-
tablished whereby the student may appeal a denial of ad-
mission if he believes the University has acted in an arbi-
trary or capricious manner, and the University must always
be in a position to prove that it has not acted in such a
manner.
It was the consensus of the Board, and no exception was
taken by those present, that a meeting would be held in
Acting President Anderson's office, at a date convenient
for those involved, that the meeting would be conducted as
a hearing into Mrs. Furchner's request, and that all of the
facts concerning the selection procedure that Mrs. Furchner
and her counsel wished would be disclosed. It was further
agreed that participants in the meeting would include, in
addition to Mrs. Furchner and her attorney, Chancellor
Humphrey, Mr. Hug, Acting President Anderson and such
other University personnel as Dr. Anderson wished to in-
clude. A report would be made to the Board of Regents con-
cerning the conclusions reached at that meeting.
20. Sale of Gund Ranch
Acting President Anderson reported that bids were opened
March 26, 1974 for the sale of the Gund Ranch. One written
bid was received from Mr. D. M. Finch of Berkeley, Califor-
nia in the amount of $303,000. No oral bids were received.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended the bid be rejected and an estimative budget adopted
to permit the Gund Ranch to be operated during the haying
season.
The following estimative budget was proposed:
Estimative Budget - April 15 - October 15, 1974
I. Sources of Funding
A. Opening of Cash Balance $ 0
B. Revenue
Amount by Source:
Sale of hay (1200 tons at $60) $ 72,000
II. Application of Funds
A. Object Account FTE Amount
Classified Compensation 1.00 $ 4,730
Wages .45 2,000
Operating 32,000
Total 1.45 38,730
B. Ending Fund Balance 33,270
C. Total Application of Fudns $ 72,000
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. Air Conditioning of College of Agriculture Building
Vice President Pine reported that bids will be opened by
the State Public Works Board on April 9, 1974 for a contract
to air condition the College of Agriculture building. He
requested authorization to submit the results of the bids
and a recommendation to the Board by mail ballot so that
the contract would not be delayed until the May 10 meeting.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
22. Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Speech
Pathology, UNR
Acting President Anderson presented a proposal from the
School of Medical Sciences for an undergraduate program
leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in
Speech Pathology. Copies of the proposal were distributed
with the agenda and are on file in the Chancellor's Office.
The action will be submitted to the May 10 meeting for
final action.
23. Proposed Master's Degree in Speech Communcation and Theatre,
UNR
Acting President Anderson presented a proposal from the
College of Arts and Science for a Master's Degree in Speech
Communication and Theatre to be offered by the Department
of Speech and Theatre. Copies of the proposal were dis-
tributed with the agenda and are on file in the Chancellor's
Office.
This proposal will be submitted to the May 10 meeting for
final action.
24. Proposal for Study of Admission Standards
Chairman Jacobsen noted that Regent Kohn had submitted cer-
tain proposals which had been placed on the agenda, as
follows:
(1) When a student applies for admission and his academic
subjects are below average, the student should be re-
quired to attend a Summer program so designed that it
will determine whether the person lacks the ability,
thus ought not to go into the University and should
be so advised, or if he does have the ability then it
merely has to be called to his attention that he must
improve in a given field. Regent Kohn cited a program
at the University of Oklahoma known as "Project Thresh-
old" as an example.
(2) It would be advisable to secure the services of con-
cerned professionals to help us review the programs
that are offered and methodology used to teach them,
and that future new programs should be geared to
community needs, State needs, and all programs re-
viewed, and if some programs have outlived their use-
fulness they be phased out.
(3) Guidelines be developed for teachers who have been
teaching on either Campus for 10 to 15 years and re-
quest that such faculty bring themselves up to date
both on content and methodology by attending seminars
during the Summertime here or in other communities.
Regent Kohn commented further on his proposal, specifically
requesting that consideration be given to the establishment
of a remedial Summer Session program, to be offered at no
cost to the student and with no academic credit, to those
students who are identified as lacking the ability or prep-
aration to do College level work, with this remedial program
to be required prior to enrollment at the University.
In the discussion following, Mr. Morris stated that he be-
lieved recommendations (2) and (3) were proper but he be-
lieved the remedial program proposed by Rev. Kohn was in
the domain of the public school system. He suggested that
if a student is identified as deficient prior to enroll-
ment, the public schools should be concerned with the cor-
rection of the deficiency. He strongly urged that Uni-
versity admission standards be maintained.
President Donnelly reminded the Board that remedial or
development programs are one of the objectives of the
Community College Division and the Campuses are interest-
ed in fulfilling that part of their mission.
The officers recommended that Rev. Kohn's proposals be
referred to the Divisions' Senates with a report and
recommendation to be made to the Board not later than
Fall, 1974.
Rev. Kohn moved approval of the above recommendation.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Mr. Morris moved that a letter be sent to the State Board
of Education inviting their cooperation in resolving the
problem identified by Rev. Kohn, and requesting a joint
meeting with representatives of the State Department of
Education and County School Superintendents and members
of the University community. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 17, Medical Examination Requirment
for Admission.
Mr. Steninger suggested that Counsel be requested to re-
view the University's position in relation to the request
for an exemption of the medical examination requirement.
Mr. Hug agreed that it would be worthwhile to explore,
noting that the University might not be in a defensible
position as far as the public health factor is concerned
in that there are so many part-time students who are not
required to satisfy the medical examination regulation.
Mr. Steninger moved that the University's policy requiring
a medical examination for admission be referred to Counsel.
Motion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried without dissent.
25. Community College/University Articulation Policy
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Articulation Agreement
approved by the Board of Regents in April, 1972 is included
in the Board of Regents Handbook as Chapter 20. Amendments
though February, 1974 are included. Additional revisions
have been proposed by the Articulation Board and have been
included in an amended copy of Chapter 20 which, Chancellor
Humphrey noted, was included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 41 and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey reviewed the amendments and recommended approval
by the Board.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
26. Student Association Finances
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October, 1973, Counsel
Hug had advised that legally student body associations are
administrative arms of the University to whom certain duties
and responsibilities have been delegated by the Board. Pro-
ceeding from that advice, Dr. Humphrey noted that he had
recommended that student association funds be placed in the
current funds-unrestricted group and administered according-
ly. This would mean that University purchasing, personnel,
accounting, receipt of gifts, and contract policies and
procedures would be observed by the student governments.
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the October meeting,
the Board had adopted a motion to defer action on this
recommendation until procedures and regulations had been
developed by the students and the Campus administrations,
in consultation with the Chancellor and Counsel, and had
requested that a progress report be made in January, with
the anticipation that final action would be taken prior to
election of new student body officers, and with the under-
standing that if the Chancellor's recommendation is ap-
proved it would be implemented July 1, 1974. He noted that
a progress report had been made in January as requested.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that, effective July 1,
1974, student association funds be placed in the current
funds-unrestricted group and administered as are the other
funds included in this group, with the following points
observed:
A. The Constitution of each student association will guide
budget development and execution and no constitution
provision shall conflict with Board of Regents policy
and generally accepted accounting principles for Col-
leges and Universities. (The objective of these princi-
ples is to meet the public trust obligations for stew-
ardship and accountability, necessitating a system of
accounts and reports which will insure full disclosure
of the results of operations and financial position
of the funds.)
B. Established procedures for all purchasing, encumbrances
of funds, payroll, cash receipts and gifts, as stated
in the Division's administrative manual, shall be fol-
lowed, except as noted below.
C. A Division President may delegate to a full-time pro-
fessional business manager employed by a student as-
sociation, all or part of the responsibilities and
authority delegated to a Division controller or pur-
chasing director for other University funds. If such
delegation is made, (1) the associated students'
business manager will be guided by the same generally
accepted accounting principles for Colleges and Uni-
versities as are Division controllers; (2) an inde-
pendent public accounting firm will audit the associ-
ation's books annually and publish a certified state-
ment which shall be a public document.
D. Gifts shall not be accepted by a student association
until approved by the Board of Regents.
E. The contracting authority for student associations
shall be the Division President; provided, however,
that the President of CCD may further delegate this
responsibility to a Campus Executive Vice President.
Contracting authority shall not be used as a device
for censorship nor to control development of student
body policy; rather, the intent is to assure the
legally and fiscal responsibility of student body
transactions. If the contracting authority refuses
to execute the contract within five working days he
shall state his reasons in writing and return the
contract to the President of the student body organi-
zation. The President of the student body organization
may appeal this decision to the Board of Regents at its
next regular meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of
a report prepared by ASUN Business Manager Chris Cufflin,
approved by the ASUN Senate and transmitted by ASUN Presi-
dent Terry Reynolds (report identified as Ref. 42 and in-
cluded with permament minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey also noted that this item had been
placed on the agenda for discussion, with action scheduled
for the May meeting. He submitted a request from Terry
Reynolds that it be moved to an action item for UNR only.
Mr. Wade stated that UNLV is not willing that it be moved
to the action agenda.
Mr. Reynolds explained his reasons for requesting that this
item be acted upon at this meeting for UNR, noting that it
was his last meeting before going out of office and he
would prefer that the matter be settled while he was still
representing the UNR students. He also spoke in opposition
to the Chancellor's recommendation contained in paragraph E.
Statements were also made by other ASUN representatives in
opposition to the recommendation.
Following discussion, it was agreed that the item would
remain on the May agenda for action, and that the Board
would provide the necessary funds for Mr. Reynolds to
attend the May meeting in Las Vegas, in addition to the
attendance of the new ASUN President Tom Mayer.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday,
March 30, 1974 at 9:15 A.M.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Rev. Joseph Kohn
All officers and staff who were in attendance the previous day
were again present.
27. Reduction in Credit Requirements for Graduation, UNLV
President Baepler endorsed a recommendation by the Univer-
sity Senate that, effective for those admitted beginning
Summer, 1974:
A. The minimum University requirements for the bachelor's
degree be reduced from 128 to 120 credit hours and such
University requirements in Physical Education activities
as may be currently required; and
B. The minimum requirement for the two year degree be re-
duced from 64 to 60 credit hours and such University
requirements in Physical Education as may be currently
required.
President Baepler reported that the rationale presented by
the University Senate in support of this recommendation
noted that the proposal had resulted from consultation
between the Academic Standards Committee and the Chairmen
of Departments and Deans of the various Colleges, "most
of whom either approved of this proposal or had minor
reservations." The University Senate also stated that
this change in policy will bring UNLV into line with more
than 75% of the nation's Universities. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
28. Recommended Revisions to Academic Standards, UNLV
President Baepler endorsed the following recommendations
from the University Senate:
RECOMMENDATION #1 - Repeating a Course - A student may re-
peat any course once and not have the original grade
computed in his grade-point average. The original grade
will remain on the transcript with a slash through it.
The fact that UNLV has granted a degree to a student
shall not preclude his right to repeat a course for the
purpose of improving his grade. However, class stand-
ing will not be affected by the results. The original
grade will not be deleted from the record and the GPA
at the point that the degree was granted will not be
adjusted.
RECOMMENDATION #2 - Satisfactory Progress - In cooperation
with the respective College Deans, the Academic Stand-
ards Committee shall establish College level standards
subcommittees; the composition of which will consist
of students and faculty as determined by the Academic
Standards Committee. At the end of a semester each
College standards committee shall receive a list from
the Registrar of students in its College who have
failed to make satisfactory progress.
Unsatisfactory progress will be defined as having failed
to achieve a 2.0 grade-point average for the semester,
or having received an N in more than 50% of credits
attempted in a semester, or having been placed on aca-
demic probation. The College subcommittee shall have
the following responsibilities:
a. Inform the students that they are in danger of
going on academic probation, or that they have
already been placed on it.
b. Determine if a student is accumulating an exces-
sive number of N grades.
c. Limit the academic load of a student.
d. Recommend academic probation or suspension.
A student shall have a right to appeal to the Academic
Standards Committee all decisions handed down by the
College level subcommittees.
RECOMMENDATION #3 - Scholastic Probation - An undergraduate
student is placed on scholastic probation at any time
one or more of the following is applicable (this pro-
bation policy does not apply to Summer School or a
mini-semester):
a. The cumulative grade-point average is below 2.0.
b. The grade-point average for each of two consecu-
tive semesters is below 2.0 even though the cumu-
lative average is 2.0 or above.
c. The grade-point average for any semester is below
1.5.
d. If probation is recommended by a College standards
subcommittee and its recommendation is approved by
the University Academic Standards Committee.
A student is released from scholastic probation when
his cumulative grade-point average is above 2.0 or when
the academic standards committee in his College recom-
mends he be removed from probation. A student who had
an overall 2.0 or above grade-point average at the time
that probation occurred will be released from probation
at the end of the first subsequent semester in which a
2.0 average or above is achieved.
RECOMMENDATION #4 - Scholastic Suspension - A student is
placed on scholastic suspension for one or more of the
following factors (this suspension policy does not apply
to Summer School or the mini-semester):
a. If he is on scholastic probation for two consecutive
regular semesters.
b. If at the end of any semester a student is deficient
10 or more grade points on either the UNLV record
or the cumulative record.
c. If suspension is recommended by a College standards
subcommittee and its recommendation is approved by
the University Academic Standards Committee.
With the exception of Continuing Education courses, a
student on suspension from the University may not
register for credit, noncredit, or audit in any course
or program of instruction offered by the University
during a regular semester. Registration of academical-
ly ineligible students will be cancelled by the Uni-
versity.
RECOMMENDATION #5 - Requirements for Readmission - A stu-
dent placed on first suspension will be readmitted if
he achieves a 2.5 average for 6 credits or more by
attending Summer Sessions at UNLV, by correspondence
study, by taking courses for credit through Continuing
Education, or by taking transfer work at any accredited
institution. A student on seconded suspension must
achieve a 2.5 average for 12 credits or more in order
to be readmitted. If at any time a student's overall
grade point average equals 2.0, he will be readmitted.
A suspended student will not be placed on suspension
while attempting to remove himself from probation prior
to his readmission. Neither will students be subject
to probation or suspension during a mini-semester or
Summer School.
RECOMMENDATION #6 - Disqualification - A student readmitted
after a second scholastic suspension will be suspended
again whenever the semester grade-point average is less
than 2.0 and the total grade-point deficiency is 10 or
more. The Academic Standards Committee will review all
suspensions beyond the second one on an individual
basis and will make appropriate recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION #7 - A student who received a semester of F
under the pre-1971 grading system as a result of im-
proper withdrawal may have one semester's grades changed
to Withdraw Pass (WP) on his record by petitioning the
Academic Standards Committee.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of all of the above
recommendations.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
29. Proposed Change in Program Title
President Baepler recommended that the Medical Records
Program in the College of Allied Health Professions be
retitled "Medical Assistants Program". He stated that the
program, as it is presently constituted, does not meet the
typical medical records requirements, and both Sunrise and
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospitals have requested that the
name of the program be changed.
In the discussion following, it was agreed that perhaps the
suggested title also did not accurately reflect the nature
of the program and should be referred back to the College
for further review. Dr. Baepler also agreed to submit in-
formation concerning the curriculum at the time the matter
is brought back for discussion.
30. Proposed Bylaws, UNLV
President Baepler submitted, with his endorsement, the
proposed Bylaws of UNLV as approved by the University
Senate. Bylaws were distributed with the agenda (identi-
fied as Ref. 23 and filed with permament minutes). Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective immediately.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
31. Proposed Increase in Room and Board Charges, UNLV
President Baepler reported that negotiations between UNLV
and Saga Food Service for the 1974-75 academic year have
been concluded with a resulting 12% increase in the new
contract. That increase, together with the general in-
crease in utility rates, and the increase in classified
personnel salaries, makes it necessary to increase the
board and room charges. President Baepler requested ap-
proval of an increase from $575 per semester to $635 per
semester (an increase of $60 or 10.4%). He requested no
change in the private room supplement ($110 per semester)
or in the Summer rates.
Comparative data of board and room charges at other Uni-
versities for 1973-74 compared with 1972-73 was submitted
with the agenda. Chancellor Humphrey noted that informa-
tion is not yet available concerning 1974-75 charges at
other institution; however, he stated, a general increase
can be assumed due to inflation. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval of the requested increase, effective
for the 1974-75 academic year.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
32. Contract with Nevada Power Company
President Baepler recalled that in 1970, the Board author-
ized a 10-year contract between UNLV and Nevada Power Com-
pany. This contract allows the University to be billed
under the Large General Services (LGS) rate schedule which
provides a cost savings in excess of 8%. Dr. Baepler noted
that UNLV now has a substation on the north part of the
Campus and is now purchasing enough electricity through
that substation to also qualify for the LGS rate schedule.
He recommended that the University enter into a second
contract with Nevada Power Company for a 3 year period with
a contract demand of 1800 KW. He estimated that this would
provide a savings of approximately 8.4% on power originat-
ing through this substation. Chancellor Humphrey recommend-
ed approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
33. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following trans-
fers of funds:
#74-085 $2158 to provide an additional graduate assistant-
ship for the English Department.
#74-086 $2300 to provide an additional graduate assistant-
ship for the Department of Speech and Theatre Arts.
#74-088 $1526 to Department of Speech and Theatre Arts to
provide funds for the purchase of a cash register
for the Judy Bayley Theatre ticket office for cash
control purposes.
#74-095 $3800 to Anthropology to provide operating funds.
#74-097 $8800 to UNS Cooperative Development Project.
#74-100 $1800 to Psychology to provide operating funds.
#74-101 $1500 to Reading Center to provide operating funds.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
34. Environmental Studies Program, DRI
President Ward recalled that in 1970, the DRI National
Advisory Board recommended that "a program of environment
quality, drawing on the many pertinent resources of all the
present Centers (i. e., of DRI) and the rest of the Uni-
versity be initiated. An Environmental Quality Program
could be administered by the Director of the Institute,
with the aid of a Program Director and the Research Plan-
ning Committee." Dr. Ward noted that in response to this
recommendation, the DRI recommended that an Environmental
Quality Program be developed from existing laboratories
and centers of the Institute and that a Program Director
be designated. UNR and UNLV, noting that they too wished
to have environmental studies programs, requested at that
time that there be a cooperative effort in this area.
President Ward further recalled that in May, 1970 the
Board approved the DRI proposal designating it the Uni-
versity Program for Environmental Studies. The program
was originally administered by a committee, which was found
unworkable, and in July, 1971 the Board authorized the ap-
pointment of a Director of an Environmental Studies Program,
abolished the Environmental Studies Committee, and estab-
lished an Advisory Environmental Studies Committee to ad-
vise the Program Director.
President Ward reported that a review of the progress and
activities of the Environmental Studies Program has been
completed. The DRI Director's Council and Dr. Ward recom-
mended that the position of Director of Environmental
Studies Program be discontinued, effective June 30, 1974.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation and
suggested that the Advisory Environmental Studies Committee
be discontinued in its present form and reconstituted as
the UNS Environmental Studies Board in conformity with
Section 1.3.9 of the University Code. He stated that the
purpose of this Board would be the exchange of information
and coordination among the Divisions of the System concern-
ing such programs. He recommended that the present members
of the Advisory Environmental Studies Committee continue
to serve through September 30, 1974, consistent with the
terms of other UNS Boards.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
35. Night Depository Agreement, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of a Special Deposi-
tory Agreement with First National Bank, Spokane Branch,
Reno, for the use by WNCC of the night depository facili-
ties, with the following persons authorized to make de-
posits: Frank J. Burnham, Thomas Taylor and Clarence D.
Townsend. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
36. Culinary Arts Kitchen Project, CCCC
President Donnelly recalled that in December, 1973 the Board
authorized the CCD to lease facilities in Las Vegas for a
period of two years to be used as classrooms in connection
with the Culinary Arts Program offered by CCCC. These
facilities are located at 310 Wall Street, Las Vegas.
Dr. Donnelly endorsed a request from CCCC that a 50' x 50'
space in this leased facility be remodeled to provide a
production kitchen. A review of the project scope and
estimated cost was distributed with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 31 and filed with permament minutes). Estimated
cost is $120,000.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the project and
authorization to request the State Public Works Board to
select an architect/engineer and to proceed with the project
as soon as possible. He noted also that the lease provides
an option to renew for two years and commented that the
expenditure of this amount of money for leased facilities
would be economically sound only if the lease is to be re-
newed. President Donnelly stated that it was the intention
to exercise the option to renew.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
37. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
transfers of funds:
#949 $35,000 to Buildings and Grounds operating from Con-
CCCC tingency Reserve to provide funds for remodeling the
Culinary Arts kitchen.
#950 $5000 to Administration from Contingency Reserve to
NNCC provide funds for operating expenses through balance
of fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
38. Task Force Proposals
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that on February 15, the Board
of Regents concurred in Chairman Jacobsen's suggestion that
he confer with the officers of the University to develop a
specific proposal concerning Regent Anderson's suggestion of
task forces and that the proposal be ready for consideration
at the March 29 meeting. Dr. Humphrey stated that the vari-
ous suggestions made had been reviewed and presented the
following for consideration:
Assumed Objective and Procedure
It is assumed that Regent Anderson's objective was to
select a few significant problems of Systemwide im-
portance and assign these problems to a limited number
of task forces for development of a statement of find-
ings and recommendations. The task force statement
would then be referred to the Board of Regents and
action sought after students, faculty, administration
and Regents had had a reasonable opportunity for con-
sideration. It was also assumed that each task force
would consist of representatives of the various parts
of the University community and that all reports would
be received before the end of 1974.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested the following task forces be
considered:
Task Force #1 - General Subject: Academic Tenure
Task Force #2 - General Subject: Duplication of Courses
and Programs
Task Force #3 - General Subject: Student Services and
Related Areas
Task Force #4 - General Subject: Evaluation of Faculty
and Administrators
In the discussion following, opposition to the task force
concept was expressed and several alternative suggestions
were presented.
Mr. Steninger moved that the task force concept be rejected.
Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan, carried without dissent.
Mr. Morris moved that the Board adopt a policy of selecting
significant problems of Systemwide importance for study by
students, faculty, administration, Regents, alumni and oth-
er interested groups and that a reasonable opportunity be
given for discussion and consideration at a regularly
scheduled Board meeting. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
39. 1974-75 Work Program and Estimative Budgets
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the proposed 1974-75 Work
Program and all estimative budgets were included with the
agenda. He further noted that the format for this Work
Program is different from that of the previous years since
all budgets (except as noted in the document itself) af-
fecting a program area are grouped and displayed together.
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, Director of Institutional Studies and
Budget, commented on the document, explaining the process
used to develop the Work Program, the budget formula follow-
ed and what the various tables were intended to reveal.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that the Work Program had been
reviewed by the officers and was jointly recommended for
adoption by the Board.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
40. Acquisition of BLM Land for DRI and WNCC
Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, recalled that in February,
1971 the Board had authorized DRI to acquire 467.33 acres of
BLM land in north Reno to provide a central location for the
Institute and its programs. The land was acquired for a
total cost of $1,168.33. A patent on 158.22 acres was is-
sued and a 20-year lease on the remaining 309.11 acres was
executed with an option to purchase or renew.
Mr. Wood further recalled that in February, 1973 the Board
had approved the concept of the DRI and WNCC sharing the
north Reno site and using WNCC Phase II funds for develop-
ment. As planning has progressed, Mr. Wood stated, it has
become apparent that the location of both the DRI and WNCC
on this site generates an increased building land require-
ment and it is anticipated that the planners will recom-
mend locating some of the permament facilities on land
that is presently leased.
President Ward, President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended that in order to provide greater freedom in
developing the master plan and to realize maximum utiliza-
tion of the available land, an application be submitted by
the Board of Regents to the Bureau of Land Management for
acquisition of the 309.11 leased acres at a cost of $2.50
per acre plus the filing fee of $10.
In response to a question from Dr. Anderson, it was noted
that title to all property acquired by the University is
vested in the name of the Board of Regents.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
41. Proposed Revision to Regulations for Tuition Charges
Chancellor Humphrey noted that revisions have been proposed
to the Regulations for Tuition Charges (Title 4, Chapter
21, Board of Regents Handbook) as follows:
(1) To provide that tuition will be charged to out-of-state
student registering for 7 or more credits in a given
semester (Section 3).
(2) To provide that a student who registers and withdraws
before attending classes may have the determination
of his residency status set aside until such time as
he again applies for admission (Section 4.10).
(3) To clarify the status of alien students (Section 4.11).
(4) To provide for those exceptional cases which warrant
the exercise of some discretion on the part of the
appellate board and the President (Section 7).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of all items ex-
cept (1) which he noted will be further discussed with
the Cabinet prior to preparation of the 1975-77 budget.
(Chapter 21, amended to reflect the proposed revisions, was
included with the agenda, identified as Ref. 38 and filed
with permanent minutes.)
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
42. Addition to Board of Regents Handbook
Chancellor Humphrey noted that a new Chapter 10 of Title 4
of the Board of Regents Handbook had been developed to in-
clude current policy statements on Admission, Registration,
Grades and Examinations. No attempt had been made to de-
velop new policy or revise existing policy. Dr. Humphrey
noted the inclusion with the agenda of the draft (identi-
fied as Ref. 39 and filed with permanent minutes) which he
recommended be approved for inclusion in the Board of Re-
gents Handbook, with the understanding that recommendations
for amendments to the Chapter would be submitted to the
Board at a subsequent meeting.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
43. Duplication of University Parallel Courses
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in February the Board
considered a request from the UNR Faculty Senate that "The
duplication of University parallel courses in Western Nevada
be eliminated, and that the University of Nevada, Reno, be
given priority in such courses." He noted that the Board
had directed that this matter be referred to the Chancel-
lor's Advisory Cabinet for review with a recommendation to
be made to the March meeting. Accordingly, a meeting of
an ad hoc committee of the Advisory Cabinet was held on
March 1 and minutes of that meeting were included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 40 and filed with permanent
minutes). Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that the data
considered by the ad hoc committee did not support the
assumption that the CCD Summer Program was harmful to the
UNR Summer Session. He recommended that:
(1) The CCD Summer School class schedules for 1974, which
are not yet complete, be developed with due considera-
tion of the already published schedules of UNR and UNLV
and the Regential State Plan for CCD.
(2) In developing revenue proposals for the 1975-77 budget
request, continued consideration be given to registra-
tion fee adjustments which would remove or significant-
ly reduce the discrepancy now existing between the
Divisions.
(3) The Four-Year Master Plan for the System for 1975-79,
now in the process of development, address itself
specifically to the problem of inter-divisional com-
petition for lower division students in University
parallel courses.
Mr. Steninger moved approval, with a request that the
emphasis be placed on providing the best instruction at
the lowest cost to the student. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
44. Request for Study of Intercollegiate Athletics
Acting President Anderson presented, with his endorsement,
a request of the ASUN President that "a committee be formed
through the Chancellor's Office or the Division President's
Office to study the direction of intercollegiate athletics.
The makeup of the committee should consist of faculty,
students, administrators and Regents. Thirdly, I would
suggest that the committee be formed for one year only.
At the end of that year, suggestions will be made as to
the alternatives that may be followed, and decisions made
as to the direction of the program."
Chancellor Humphrey noted that his recommendation as con-
tained in the agenda that this be referred to a task force
was no longer viable. He suggested that the matter be
withdrawn and resubmitted at a later meeting with a recom-
mendation for a procedure for a study of intercollegiate
athletics as a System matter.
45. Proposed Increase in Graduate Fellow Salary Schedules
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in February, the Board
considered a recommendation from the UNR Faculty Senate,
endorsed by Acting President Anderson, that the graduate
fellow salary schedule be increased for 1974-75 as follows:
Proposed for Increase
Step Present 1974-75 $ %
5 $3450 $3600 $150 4.35
4 3250 3400 150 4.62
3 3050 3200 150 4.92
2 2850 3000 150 5.26
1 2650 2800 150 5.66
At the Board's direction, this matter was referred back to
the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet for a recommendation con-
cerning the advisability of a uniform salary schedule for
all assistants and fellows within the University System.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the officers recommend
that this schedule be adopted for the System and become
effective July 1, 1974.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
46. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the Investment Ad-
visory Committee meeting of February 15, 1974 (minutes
identified as Ref. 45, filed with permament minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the minutes be accepted and
the actions of the Committee be confirmed.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
47. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board allocate
$17,400 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund,
effective July 1, 1974, to provide salary and operating ex-
penses for a Special Staff Counsel to coordinate a deferred
gifts program for the University of Nevada System, for the
period March 1, 1974 through February 28, 1975. Dr.
Humphrey noted that this will supplement $8800 made avail-
able by UNLV prior to June 30, 1974.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
48. Approval of Fund Transfers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfer of funds:
#11 $600 from the Chancellor's Office Operating to the
University Press Operating to assist the University
Press in covering final production costs of the Doten
Journals.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
49. Cooperative Doctorate in Education, UNR and UNLV
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that prior to submission of
the 1973-75 biennial budget, the Board of Regnets had ap-
proved a doctorate-in-education program for both UNR and
UNLV, subject to funding. The 1973-75 budget request in-
cuded both programs but neither survived the gubernatorial
and legislative reviews. The 1973 Legislature did, how-
ever, adopt a concurrent resolution noting a large group
of potential applicants for a doctorate-in-education pro-
gram and requested the Board of Regents to "consider the
establishment of a doctoral program in education, within
existing appropriations and funds, at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno."
Chancellor Humphrey reported that in order to comply with
this legislative request the faculties of the two Colleges
of Education, working together, developed a cooperative
Ed. D. program which is practitioner-oriented, essentially
external in concept and basically self-supporting from stu-
dent fees. Students could be accepted at either UNR or
UNLV, spend the first Summer at their "home" institution
and the second Summer at the other Campus. Part-time aca-
demic work would proceed over approximately 3 academic
years. This would expose doctoral students to both facul-
ties and make available the resources of both libraries.
Although the student would pay a relatively high registra-
tion fee of $75 per credit for credits earned in courses
taught especially for this program (and the regular regis-
tration fee for any other courses), the total cost to the
student would be substantially lower than present alterna-
tives, due to the fact that he would be away from home
only one Summer and would not have to take a year's leave
of absence to study full time.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the proposal included with
the agenda was prepared by UNR and UNLV faculty and was in-
tended to serve as both Phase I and Phase II presentations.
He stated that comments concerning the UNR portion of the
proposal would be heard today and comments concerning the
UNLV portion would be presented at the May meeting at UNLV.
Acting President Anderson, Dean Edmund J. Cain and Dr. Edwin
Dodson spoke in support of the proposed cooperative doctor-
ate in education.
Final action will be requested in May.
50. Admission Requirements for Students in High School, UNR
Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from Dr. Jack
Shirley, Director of Admissions and Registrar, that special
authorization be granted to admit a limited number of high
school seniors, as an exception to the Board's policy gov-
erning the early admission of high school seniors, for the
1974 Fall semester on an experimental basis with appro-
priate follow-up to determine if a modification of the
present policy should be recommended. Specifically, Dr.
Shirley requested that up to 50 students in their last
semester of high school, who have a "B" average or above
with an ACT composite score within one standard deviation
of the 21 minimum score presently required, be admitted on
an experimental basis. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval, with the understanding that a report will be
submitted following evaluation.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
51. Bid Opening, Elevator for Education Building, UNLV
President Baepler reported that bids were opened March 13,
1974 for the installation of a second passenger elevator in
the Education building. Bids were as follows:
Contractor Equipment Bid Amount
Claude E. Cook Construction Montgomery $35,579
Sletten Construction Montgomery 33,759
Sletten Construction United State Elevator 31,359
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended award
to Sletten Construction for the installation of a United
States Elevator at a total cost of $31,359. Approximately
$2000 remaining in the project contingency funds will be
used with the balance to come from the Capital Improvement
Fee Fund.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without consent.
52. Landscape Architect, UNLV
President Baepler and UNS Architect Harry Wood recommended
that Wood-Saladino and Associates, Reno, be retained as
landscape architects for Campus planning at UNLV. Dr.
Baepler stated that the total fee will be $9000 with funds
to be transferred from the UNLV Contingency Reserve. De-
tails of the proposal were contained in Ref. 52 (and filed
with permament minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
53. Landscaping and Irrigation, WNCC, Phase I
President Donnelly reported that the additive alternative
for landscaping and irrigation for Phase I, WNCC, was in
the amount of $29,400. The construction contingency fund
has a present balance of $25,000 plus or minus; however,
the State Public Works Board wishes to retain $10,000 in
the project budget at this time.
President Donnelly reported that the State Public Works
Board has proposed that this part of the project be com-
pleted by utilizing $14,400 from the contingency fund and
the remaining $15,000 be provided by the University. Should
the project contingency fund have a surplus at the conclu-
sion of the project, the SPWB will refund the remainder.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
$15,000 be made available from the WNCC Capital Improvement
Fee Fund.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
54. Augmentation of 1973-74 Work Program, UNLV
President Baepler reported that UNLV will exceed its total
projected income for the current year by $170,669. He re-
quested that the UNLV budget be augmented by this amount
and suggested the following use of the funds:
1. Library Stacks $30,000
2. Angel Peak Expansion 32,359
3. Statistics Lab 18,160
4. Sewer and Water Line 15,000
5. Grant Hall Remodel-Art Dept 15,000
6. Outdoor Lighting 38,000
7. Sound Separation Door in
Bayley Theatre 7,500
8. Frazier Hall Landscaping 12,000
9. Library Computer Terminal 2,650
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that such
augmentation requires approval of the Department of Admin-
istration and concurrence of the Governor.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
55. Augmentation of the 1973-74 Work Program, CCD
President Donnelly reported that both NNCC and CCCC will ex-
ceed the student fee income budgeted within their 1973-74
Work Programs. He requested that the NNCC budget be aug-
mented by $10,000 and the CCCC budget be augmented by
$110,000, with the funds to be spent for educational equip-
ment and supplies, thereby reducing this category of ex-
penditure in 1974-75, and enabling the Colleges to meet
the additional professional salary requirements which are
anticipated in 1974-75 in order to accommodate the larger
than budgeted student enrollments. (Enrollment at NNCC
has increased 29.9% over the projected enrollment, and
CCCC enrollment has increased 34.6% over projected.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that such
augmentation requires approval of the Department of Ad-
ministration and concurrence of the Govenor.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
The action agenda was completed and the information agenda was
submitted. The information agenda contained the following items
and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000
(2) Foreign Travel Report
(3) Report of Disciplinary Cases, CCD
(4) Progress of University Projects
(5) Report of Fund Transfers
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
03-29-1974