March 31-April 1, 1994
3-31-1994
Pages 128-195
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
March 31-April 1, 1994
The Board of Regents met on March 31 and April 1, 1994 in Room
1422, Cheyenne Campus, Community College of Southern Nevada,
North Las Vegas.
Members present: Dr. James Eardley, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Mr. Joseph Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Madison Graves, II
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Interim Chancellor John A. Richardson
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Vice President Herb Peebles, CCSN
Vice President Lorrie Peterson, WNCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Interim Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairman Barbara Nelson (CCSN),
Phil Boardman (UNR), Chris Gaub (Unit), Scott Hawkins (NNCC),
Dan Mc Clure (TMCC), Alan Mc Kay (DRI), Mark Melrose (WNCC), and
John Swetnam (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Eardley called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M. Thurs-
day, March 31, 1994, with all Regents present except Regents
Joseph Foley, Madison Graves, Lonnie Hammargren and June Whitley.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
February 17-18, 1994.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved to extend salaried sick leave for Professor
Joyce Ann Schwarz, CCSN, for six months as per the
provisions of Board Policy, Title 4, Chapter 3, Sec-
tion 13, Sick Leave. This request is based on a
statement from Professor Schwarz's physician as to
the severity of her medical condition.
(4) Approved to exend the sick leave for Renee Magrini,
Biology Science/Physical Science Instructor at WNCC,
for ten days as per the provisions of Board Policy,
Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 13, Sick Leave.
(5) Approved the following individuals to be appointed
to the College of Agriculture Advisory Board at UNR
for the period 1994 through 1996:
Thomas W. Ballow, Reno
Dallas Byington, Minden
Don J. Davis, Minden
Jack O. Walther, Reno
Craig Witt, Minden
(6) Approved authorization to utilize Capital Improvement
fees in the amount of $8000 on an emergency basis to
provide protection for WNCC's communication network.
The funds will be used to install Cisco routers on
the communication network.
(7) Approved authorization to utilize Capital Improvement
Fees in the amount of $100,000 to expand the facili-
ties of Publications/Reprographics at UNLV. This will
enable UNLV to provide the same level of service for
faculty and students who have evening classes.
(8) Approved authorization to utilize Capital Improvement
Fees in the amount of $45,000 for renovation of the
CCSN Executive Offices to house Business Services,
Human Resources and the Faculty Senate at the Shadow
Lane facility. This will include 9 offices, a work
room and a conference room.
(9) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 11, Special Course Fees for WNCC, as follows:
Eng 258 Ashland Theater Festival $75.00
(10) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees for UNR, with regard to the
Orientation fee, as follows:
UNR UNLV
Orientation:
For First-Time (Freshman) Students 50 15
(11) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees for UNR, with regard to the
Identification Card Fee, as follows:
UNR UNLV
Identification Card 7 5
(12) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees for Student Health and Accident
Insurance of the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee
Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada Com-
munity College, as contained in Ref. C-2, filed in
Regents' Office.
The UNR optional student health and accident insurance
is also available to all enrolled students at TMCC and
WNCC who are eligible for care at the UNR Student
Health Center (as noted in footnote #2 of the refer-
enced material).
The enrollment period for the Student Health Service
has been shortened from the 45th day after the first
day of class to the 15th day after classes begin
effective academic year 1994-95.
(13) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 15, Resident Hall and Food Service Rates at UNR,
as contained in Ref. C-3, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
(14) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17, Apartment Rentals at UNR, as contained in
Ref. C-4, filed in the Regents' Office.
(15) Approved the NNCC Summer Session Budgets for 1994, as
follows:
NNCC
Summer School
1993 1994
Projected Budgeted
Actual Estimate
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 24,216 $ 20,068
Revenue:
Tuition and Other Fees 44,761 50,832
Total Source of Funds $ 68,977 $ 70,900
Expenditures:
Professional Salaries $ 31,003 $ 23,600
Fringe Benefits 1,647 2,000
Classified Salaries 9,597 21,700
Fringe Benefits 2,707 5,600
Operating 3,954 6,000
Total Expenditures $ 48,909 $ 58,900
Ending Account Balance $ 30,068 $ 12,000
Total Use of Funds $ 68,977 $ 70,900
(16) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Department of
Human Resources/Division of Child and Family
Services (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1994
Amount : $7506 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide child care train-
ing.
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Department of
Human Resources/Health Division (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through March 31, 1994
Amount : $3000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR's Orvis School of Nursing to
develop a report relating to the
barriers to use of physician's
assistants, nurse practitioners
and certified nurse midwives in
community based primary care.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the State Depart-
ment of Business and Industry/Real Estate Divi-
sion (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $4000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to prepare questionnaire re-
garding amount of time devoted to
real estate work, affiliation
with professional organizations
and satisfaction with continuing
education program.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Department of
Human Resources/Health Division (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through September 30, 1994
Amount : $5000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to establish linkage between
the DHR UB82 data file and pre-
hospital run reports in Washoe
and Clark Counties.
F. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Nevada Power
Company (Easement)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $1 to Board
Purpose : Grant of Easement for Nevada
Power to carry out its installa-
tion and maintenance work for
the UNLV Physics building.
G. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Nevada Power
Company (Easement)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $1 to Board
Purpose : Grant of Easement for Nevada
Power to carry out its installa-
tion and maintenance work for
the Mc Carran Offsite Parking
Lot.
H. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Nevada Power
Company (Easement)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
for a period of five years
Amount : None
Purpose : Joint use and development of Sam
Boyd Silver Bowl.
I. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Lincoln County
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through September 30, 1994
Amount : $23,385 to UNLV
Purpose : Risk analysis for potential
transport of radioactive materi-
als through Lincoln County.
J. UCCSN Board of Regents/TMCC and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Motor Vehicles/Office of Traffic Safety
(Interlocal Agreement)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1994
Amount : $12,000 to TMCC
Purpose : TMCC to conduct motorcycle safety
and education course.
K. UCCSN Board of Regents/CCSN and the City of North
Las Vegas (Easement)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : None
Purpose : Water Utility Easement for
Cheyenne Campus.
Dr. Derby inquired whether items 9 through 14 were fair in-
creases. She did not want these increases to be miscontrued
as creative ways to raise the price of education in lieu of
raising tuition fees. President Crowley responded that
student increases are reviewed by various student organiza-
tions. Apartment rental increases are reflective of the
inflation rate of housing in the Reno area. Increases for
residence hall and food serrvice rates are a result of mas-
ter planning and a lengthy review to better manage enroll-
ment for the residential housing program. The cost of
providing catalogs, course schedules, placement testing and
other publications is not intended to make money off the
students, but to provide information.
ASTM President Don Isler stated that in regard to item 12,
Students Fees for Student Health and Accident Insurance, he
was never contacted on this issue which affects TMCC stu-
dents, as well as UNR and WNCC students. He requested
clarification on why the change from 45 days to 15 days
is being sought for approval.
Regents Foley and Whitley entered the meeting.
President Crowley responded that this health insurance is
voluntary for UNR, TMCC and WNCC students, and was reviewed
and approved by the Health Service Advisory Committee with
representatives from the 3 institutions. The rational for
the change is to allow students who were having problems
not to wait 45 days for enrollment. This change is to help
the students, not hinder them.
Mr. Graves entered the meeting.
Mr. Isler stated that this issue was not presented to the
student body population for consideration. President
Crowley replied that this type of issue generally does not
go before the student body nor the student government. A
compromise was set years ago that the Health Service Ad-
visory Committee would represent the student body on health
service and health insurance issues. Now, President Crowley
stated that it sounds like the student governments wish to
have this compromise reversed. He requested clarification
on this matter and stated that he was unsure of the urgency
to approve this item, although insurance rates are difficult
to obtain over a period of time.
USA President Mary Ann Lavelle stated that she too was un-
informed of the respresentation on the Health Service
Advisory Committee.
Mr. Klaich moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approval
of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the or-
der of the items as specified throughout the meeting. Mr.
Graves seconded.
Mr. Klaich added that if students wish to make recommenda-
tions concerning the representation of the Health Service
Advisory Committee, then an item can be brought forward at
a later date for consideration. Chairman Eardley stated
that this was an internal issue at the various institutions.
President Gwaltney applauded the UNR staff and the Health
Service Advisory Committee in helping the students receive
the maximum benefits allowed for voluntary student insur-
ance. He, too, is unaware of the representation on the
Committee and will investigate the matter.
Mrs. Berkley opposed. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Taranik introduced Dr. Claudia Miner who has re-
cently been appointed to service as DRI's Director of Devel-
opment. She has over 17 years of experience in development,
grants and contracts, and has worked with faculty on such
issues.
Dr. Miner addressed the Board and indicated that DRI will
be moving into a new era to secure grants and sees many
opportunities for DRI to expand. She plans to report to
the Board on significant results in the near future.
Mrs. Price stated that she has known Dr. Miner for some
time and agreed that she will be an asset to the insti-
tution.
President Crowley introduced the newly elected ASUN Presi-
dent Jason Frierson.
Vice President Herb Peebles introduced newly elected CCSN
Faculty Senate Chairman Barbara Nelson.
Mrs. Price introduced Lt. Col. Michael Dunegan, Army ROTC
Program.
Chairman Eardley introduced Mr. Mark Alden, candidate for
the Board of Regents.
3. Chairman's Report
Due to a scheduling conflict, Chairman Eardley invited Mr.
David Turner, UNLV student, to make a presentation that was
originally scheduled to be heard during the ad hoc Ethnic
Minority Affairs Committee meeting.
Mr. Turner reported on a student conference which he recent-
ly attended in Arizona. He read a declaration entitled,
"Student Government Sister-School Relationship Declaration
Between the Associated Students of the Navajo Community
College and the Consolidated Students of the University of
Nevada" to the members of the Board and showed a plaque that
will be displayed in the CSUN offices at UNLV. The declara-
tion is filed in the Regents' Office. He indicated that he
learned much about pride and hopes to instill those values
on the UNLV Campus.
Chairman Eardley invited Lt. Col. Michael Dunegan to address
the Board. Lt. Col. Dunegan distributed a Letter of Intent,
which is filed in the Regents' Office. Lt. Col. Dunegan
expressed his concern to reactivate the UNLV Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC) program which has been inactive for 3
years. UNLV students have been taking distant learning
courses with the UNR ROTC program, which is the only mili-
tary commissioning program of any armed services within the
UCCSN. He expressed the importance in teaching and broad-
ening the aspects of education to include ROTC. The Letter
of Intent describes methods in which to reactivate the UNLV
ROTC program. He indicated that the Army ROTC is ready to
work with UCCSN in reactivating the UNLV ROTC program, which
will be of no charge to UCCSN. He thanked the members for
allowing him to make the presentation and suggested that
Mr. Price would be a good source to work with on this issue.
He stated that he was hopeful in returning to the Board for
approval.
Chairman Eardley informed the members of the Board that this
issue is for information only at this time, and would have
to proceed through the normal channels to receive consider-
ation by the Board of Regents.
Chairman Eardley announced that President Meacham's mother
recently passed away and Vice President Herb Peebles would
be acting in his stead.
Chairman Eardley announced that President Calabro's son re-
cently passed away and Vice President Lorrie Peterson would
be acting in his stead.
Chairman Eardley gratefully acknowledged President Maxson
for all he has done for the students at UNLV, the Las Vegas
Community, the UNLV institution and the System. He con-
gratulated President Maxson on his new position as President
of Long Beach State which he will assume on June 1, 1994.
(President Maxson received a standing ovation.)
Chairman Eardley reminded the members of the Board that they
have the same obligations to the students of the Universi-
ties as they do to the students of the Community Colleges.
There should be no difference when acting as a member of
the Board of Regents.
Chairman Eardley announced that the Board of Regents will
be conducting three searches during the same time period --
Chancellor, President for CCSN and President for UNLV. Each
of these searches is vital to the State of Nevada, community
and UCCSN. Agenda items regarding each of these searches
will be forthcoming.
The CCSN Presidential Search Committee organizational meet-
ing has been scheduled for later this afternoon at 5:00 P.M.
and will be Chaired by Regent Carolyn M. Sparks.
The UNLV Presidential Search Committee is still being devel-
oped. The UNLV Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled for
April 19, at which time the Senate will make recommendations
for the faculty membership on the Institutional Advisory
Committee.
Chairman Eardley stated that the Board has agreed to select
a permanent Chancellor prior to the selections of the two
Presidents.
Chairman Eardley acknowledged the importance of the dedicat-
ed work being performed at the institutions. The Board of
Regents is dedicated to the institutions and the students.
The Board will do everything in its power to make each UCCSN
institution a better place.
4. Chancellor's Report
Interim Chancellor Richardson stated that he has initiated
the search for Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administra-
tion. He announced that Vice Chancellor Ron Sparks will be
retiring January 3, 1995. It is Dr. Richardson's intent to
bring the new Vice Chancellor on board this Summer to work
with Mr. Sparks on the executive budget so he/she would be
able to present it to the 1995 Legislative Session. Dr.
Richardson stated that he will be informing the Board of the
membership on the selection committee of which he is Chair-
man. He is hopeful that he will bring forth a recommenda-
tion for the position within 3 months. An advertisement
has been placed in the "Chronicle of Higher Education" and
the closing date is April 20, 1994.
Dr. Richardson announced that 19 Dwight D. Eisenhower Math-
ematics and Science grants have been awarded to institutions
of higher education in Nevada, totalling $315,416. These
grants aid in the improvement of quality of mathematics and
science teaching and instruction in the State. UNLV has 8
projects for a total of $165,149; UNR has 8 projects for a
total of $114,167; DRI has one project for $25,100; Sierra
Nevada College has 2 projects for $11,000; and 5 projects
are being conducted on a Statewide basis. Through this
program students and teachers have been served in all areas
of the State, with special emphasis placed on programs for
rural teachers and students who have far less access to
programs than their urban counterparts.
Mrs. Price questioned the process in selecting a Vice Chan-
cellor, and Interim Chancellor Richardson responded that
the process which is being used is three-fold:
1) Advertisements have been placed;
2) Solicitation for nominations from over 450 business-
es, which include sources from the NACUBO directory,
Vice Chancellor Sparks' counterparts from around the
country, and the Chancellor's counterparts from
around the country;
3) Affirmative Action procedures are being followed to
ensure solicitations from appropriate organizations,
and personal recruitment efforts are also being en-
couraged from staff and Presidents.
Mr. Foley stated that when Vice Chancellor Sparks was se-
lected, he thought it was a good idea because of his back-
ground with Nevada State government. He has been a great
benefit to the System throughout the years. However, Mr.
Foley stated that it is not necessary for UCCSN to hire
someone within Nevada who is a numbers cruncher, but needs
someone with political sway from within the State who has
a legal background.
Mr. Klaich noted that during the selection process for the
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Board members were
involved with the search. He questioned if that will be
true with this selection process, and Dr. Richardson re-
sponded that it is the intent of the committee to involve
Board members at the appropriate time, when finalists are
invited for a personal interview. The Board of Regents will
then receive a recommendation from the Chancellor for con-
sideration. Dr. Richardson also responded to Mr. Foley's
comments, in that the committee is soliciting candidates
from Nevada and will give equal opportunity to all candi-
dates.
5. Report and Recommendations of the Chancellor's Tuition and
Fees Advisory Committee
In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the Chancellor
appointed an Advisory Committee in December, 1993 to con-
sider and recommend appropriate levels of tuition and fees
for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 academic years. That Committee
has finalized its recommendations to the Chancellor and the
Board. Three recommendations have been made:
A. Tuition and Fees Rates, 1995-96 and 1996-97
By a vote of 5 to 4, the Committee approved recommend-
ing the rates listed below. Information reviewed by
the Committee in its deliberations is contained in Ref.
D, filed in the Regents' Office. The Committee held
hearings, one in Las Vegas and one in Reno, to allow
students to voice their input on the proposed levels.
Students classified as Nevada residents for tuition
purposes pay per semester credit registration fees.
Non-resident students pay non-resident tuition plus
per credit registration fees.
1994-95* 1995-96 1996-97
Undergraduate, $58.00 Same Same
Universities per credit
Graduate, $81.00 Same Same
Universities per credit
Community $30.50 Same Same
Colleges per credit
Non-Resident $4,750 $4,900** $5,100**
Tuition, per year per year per year
Universities
Non-Resident $3,000 $3,100** $3,200**
Tuition, per year per year per year
Community Colleges
*1994-95 tuition and fees levels were set by the UCCSN
Board of Regents in October, 1992 and are listed for
information purposes.
**The Committee based non-resident tuition increases for
1995-96 and 1996-97 on the Higher Eduction Price Index
(HEPI) of 3.4%. Figures are rounded.
B. Handbook Addition, Tuition and Fees Policy
The Chancellor's Tuition Advisory Committee recommended
that the Board consider a change to Board of Regents'
Handbook, Title IV, Chapter 17, Fees and Expenses, Sec-
tion 2, paragraph 1 as follows:
2. On a biennial basis, in the Spring of every even
numbered year, the Chancellor will Chair a System
Committee composed of elected student government
representatives, Campus Presidents, Regents and
Chancellor's Office staff to gather and review data
and to make recommendations to the Chancellor and
the Board on an appropriate level of tuition and
fees. The recommendation of this Committee will
be presented to the Board of Regents for their
consideration and action. Whenever practicable:
(A) two meetings (one in the Northern part of the
State and one in the Southern part of the State)
will take place prior to any final or binding de-
cisions made by the Board; and (B) the final de-
cision on tuition rates and fees for the biennium
will be determined by May 1 of every even numbered
year.
C. Differential Tuition
The Committee recommended that the Chancellor's Office
prepare information and recommendations on all current
differential tuition policies (i. e., Good Neighbor,
Children of Alumni) as soon as possible and report to
the Board of Regents.
Interim Chancellor Richardson explained the item in detail.
There had been considerable review of the information and
thorough discussion with the Committee and students, both
north and south. The intent is to carry out what is being
requested by this policy change. There will be no change
effecting students in this current academic year, or a year
from August, if there should be any changes.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Tuition and Fees Rates
for 1995-96 and 1996-97. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Mrs. Price stated for the record that she has been a student
at UNR and this does not present a conflict of interest for
her.
President Crowley requested for the record that the Board
be presented with the minority report with respect to the
Tuition and Fees Rates. Interim Chancellor Richardson
clarified that the four persons who did not support this
recommendation did so based on a disagreement relative to
the undergraduate and graduate resident tuition rates. It
was the feeling that the Legislature should be requested to
substantially help fund higher education and it would be-
hoove the System to ask the students to share in these in-
creases. Although they are modest increases, some Commit-
tee members felt that resident tuition should also be in-
creased. The Committee wished to avoid the past practices
of not modestly increasing tuition every year and then after
a legislative session increase tuition substantially at one
time.
Mrs. Sparks left the meeting.
It was felt that tuition should be modestly increased every
year so as not to have a significant impact on the students.
This proposal reverts back to the past practices.
President Crowley stated that the Committee considered in-
creasing the resident tuition by approximately $2. The past
experiences predisposed the Board to go to its present pol-
icy to avoid substantial increases at one time. He felt
that it was the Committee's directive to modestly increase
tuition and fees so that substantial increases would not be
instituted.
Mr. Klaich stated that a trend was being set where students
were asked to pick up their share for education, while the
State's share decreased. An argument had been given in
that the Legislature may have to raise tuition and fees, if
the Board did not. Mr. Klaich stated that if that were the
case, then so be it. Let the Legislature take the heat for
increasing student tuition and fees.
Mrs. Gallagher agreed with the remarks made by President
Crowley. The issue should be pursued in the Legislature
that higher education needs more money from the State to
provide quality education.
Dr. Derby agreed with Mr. Klaich's remarks and added that
the students have borne enough with imposed significant
tuition and fee increases. She stated that President
Meacham was very persuasive during the Committee meeting
and she wished he were available to explain this issue.
Mrs. Sparks returned to the meeting.
UNLV GSA President Sharlene Sayegh stated that she had voted
with the majority, not because she is a student, but because
she agreed with Mr. Klaich. Her vote was one of protest.
All options and resources need to be explored. She stated
that tuition and fee increases are necessary, but as a State
institution the State should give more financial support for
higher education.
ASUN President Jim Grogan stated that students are being
asked to pay more and more for less and less. He agreed
with keeping the same amount for the biennium and let the
Legislature impose the increase.
Upon questioning, Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that when
the budget presentations are made to the Legislature stu-
dents' concerns were included and that the trend has been
one of students paying a greater share of costs for higher
education, while the State's share has decreased.
Mr. Klaich stated that a strong case has been presented for
student tuition and fee increases, but he was concerned
with the real squeeze being placed on the middle-class stu-
dents. Higher education in Nevada is still a real bargain,
but wondered whether it is affordable for Nevada students.
Mr. Foley stated that the students are aware of what is
being charged and where the funds are being allocated; how-
ever, when the Board of Regents makes its presentations to
the Legislature, the figures are based on fictitious formu-
las that make it impossible to receive more funding.
Mrs. Price pointed out that most State Legislatures meet
annually; however, Nevada is unique and meets every two
years. The percentage of funding provided by the Legisla-
ture does not deviate much from year to year; however,
higher education is unique because its spending is based
on per student. She suggested that other sources be con-
sidered, such as donations, scholarships, etc. and how they
are expended.
ASUN President Jim Grogan stated that, in his opinion, the
Regents should not raise the fees. The Legislature should
have to raise the tuition and fees and take the heat for it.
Mr. Foley opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Tuition and Fees Policy. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Mr. Foley
opposed. Motion carried.
As Differential Tuition was an information item, the Board
directed the Chancellor's staff to prepare information and
recommendations on all current differential tuition policies
and report to the Board of Regents.
6. Approved Sale of All or Part of Kapo Mine Property, UNR
Approved the release for bid to sell all or part of the
following described property and mining lease:
The property is approximately 628 acres, described as Sec-
tion 19, Township 33 North, Range 43 East, Mount Diablo
Base and Meridian, Humboldt County, Nevada. It is near
Valmy, Nevada and more commonly known as the Kapo Mine or
the Marigold Mine. It was deeded to UNR in 1971 by Avice
May Berg/Clymer and Peter J. Kapo. The property is cur-
rently leased to Donald J. Decker, Suzanne Decker, Nevada
North Resources (U. S. A.), Inc., and Rayrock Mines, Inc.
(dba Cordex Exploration Co.). The lease is for 10 years
from August 1, 1988, and can be extended for two additional
10-year periods. Mining on the property began in late 1993
and has generated interest in the property. If, based on
the bid results, it is in the best interests of the Univer-
sity to sell all or part of the mining lease and/or proper-
ty, the funds may be used to complete the Mackay School of
Mines restoration project. The 4-story library portion of
the project is 23,200 square feet and when completed will
allow consolidation of the Engineering Library from Scrugham
Engineering and the Mines Library from the Getchell Library.
Modest remodeling of this vacated space will make it usable
for programs in critical need of more space. This consoli-
dation will also better serve students and faculty using
these libraries. This entire project will cost just over
$3 million.
President Crowley explained that if approved after bids have
been received, UNR will come back to the Board of Regents
for final approval to sell the lease. The proceeds from the
sale will go to the Mackay School of Mines' restoration
project.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to authorize the sale of all
or part of the Kapo mines property for the benefit of UNR.
Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Upon questioning, President Crowley responded that the mine
contains gold, and if it was determined that UNR should keep
this property, then the sale of this property would not be
sought. The estimate of worth was reviewed two years ago
by UNR geologists and mining economists, and it was deter-
mined at that time not to go forward. It will be necessary
to approach the appropriate people and test the market at
this time to see if selling this property would be in the
best interest for UNR. The bid process will solicit bids
from two or three mining companies.
Mrs. Price asked at what time do leases and contracts come
to the Board of Regents for consideration, and General
Counsel Klasic responded that all property sold or leased
does come to the Board and then is forwarded on to the
Governor, in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes. How-
ever, the foundation property is delegated to the Chancellor
for approval. All interlocal contracts are brought before
the Board for consideration and if there should be a contro-
versial factor on any contract, it is also brought before
the Board for consideration.
Motion carried.
7. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievement for
the institution. Ref. B is filed in the Regents' Office.
University of Nevada, Reno
Scott E. Casper
Western Nevada Community College
Roberta Trease
8. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achievement
from the institution. Ref. C is filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Don Isler
University of Nevada, Reno
Marc Terry Markwell
Community College of Southern Nevada
Paul Whiteman
9. Approved Emeritus Status
Approved the Emeritus status be granted to the following:
A. Community College of Southern Nevada - Approved Emeritus
status for George Carpenter, Professor of Behavioral
Sciences, effective June 30, 1994.
B. University of Nevada, Reno - Approved Emeritus status
for the following UNR faculty:
Joseph Beres, M. D., Physician, Student Health Center,
Emeritus, effective March 1, 1994
John Legarza, Head Golf Coach, Emeritus, effective
June 30, 1991
Mary B. Ansari, M. L. S., M. B. A., Director, Adminis-
trative Services & Branch Libraries, Library, Emeri-
tus, effective June 30, 1994
Franklin Black, M. D., Clinical Faculty, Emeritus,
effective June 30, 1994
William Tappan, M. D., Clinical Faculty, Emeritus,
effective June 30, 1994
C. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Approved Emeritus
status for the following UNLV faculty, effective May,
1994:
Thomas M. Cassese, Emeritus Professor of Education
Robert O. Boord, Emeritus Professor of Education
James B. Case, Emeritus Associate Professor of Education
John H. Warren, Emeritus Associate Professor of Educa-
tion
George Kavina, Emeritus Professor of Educational Admin-
istration and Higher Education
Andre Simmons, Emeritus Professor of Economics
Mr. Klaich moved approval of Emeritus status for CCSN, UNR
and UNLV faculty. Mr. Graves seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Approved the following recommendations for promotion or
assignment to rank:
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1994:
*Ellen J. Baker to Associate Professor in Biology,
College of Arts and Science
Bruce Bannister to Associate Professor in Family and
Community Medicine, School of Medicine
*Rafik Beekun to Associate Professor in Managerial
Sciences, College of Business Administration
Cynthia Birk to Rank 0 Associate Professor in
Accounting/CIS, College of Business Administration
*Daniel C. Bowman to Associate Professor in Biochemistry,
College of Agriculture
Cynthia M. Brown to Rank 0 Associate Professor in
Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine
James Carr to Professor in Geological Sciences, Mackay
School of Mines
*Grant R. Cramer to Associate Professor in Biochemistry,
College of Agriculture
Rhoda Cummings to Professor in Curriculum and
Instruction, College of Education
Dana Edbert to Rank 0 Assistant Professor in
Accounting/CIS, College of Business Administration
*George Fernandez to Associate Professor in Agricultural
Economics, College of Agriculture
Gary Fisher to Professor in Counseling and Educational
Psychology, College of Education
*Victoria Follette to Associate Professor in Psychology,
College of Arts and Science
*William Follette to Associate Professor in Psychology,
College of Arts and Science
Peter Goin to Professor in Art, College of Arts and
Science
*Dale W. Holcombe to Associate Professor in Veterinary
Medicine, College of Agriculture
*Burton Horowitz to Associate Professor in Physiology,
School of Medicine
Janita A. Jobe to Rank III, University Library
Gary E. Johnson to Rank 0 Associate Professor in Family
and Community Medicine, School of Medicine
Andrea Lenz to Rank 0 Associate Professor in Music,
College of Arts and Science
Emmanuel Maragakis to Professor in Civil Engineering,
College of Engineering
*Colleen A. Morris to Associate Professor in Pediatrics,
School of Medicine
Kambiz Raffiee to Professor in Economics, College of
Business Administration
*Dale S. Rogers to Associate Professor in Managerial
Sciences, College of Business Administration
Martha K. Savage to Rank 0 Associate Professor in
Seismological Laboratory, Mackay School of Mines
Marilyn Smith to Professor, Cooperative Extension
Barbara Thornton to Professor of Health Sciences,
College of Human and Community Sciences
Andrzej Trzynadlowski to Professor in Electrical
Engineering, College of Engineering
*Ann A. Tyler to Associate Professor in Speech Pathology
and Audiology, School of Medicine
*Joseba Zulaika to Associate Professor in Basque
Studies, College of Arts and Science
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1994:
*Diane Barone to Associate Professor, ICS, College of
Education
*Richard Beckman to Associate Professor, Architecture,
College of Engineering
*Randall Boone to Associate Professor, ICS, College of
Education
Felicia Campbell to Professor, English, Liberal Arts
Stephen Caplan to Associate Professor, Music, Fine &
Performing Arts
*Carole Case to Associate Professor, Criminal Justice,
Liberal Arts
*Changfeng Chen to Associate Professor, Physics, Science
& Mathematics
*John Crank to Associate Professor, Criminal Justice,
Liberal Arts
*Evelyn Gajowski to Associate Professor, English,
Liberal Arts
*Laxmi Gewali to Associate Professor, Computer Science,
College of Engineering
*Amanda Higgins to Associate Professor, Special
Education, College of Education
*William Jankowiak to Associate Professor, Anthropology,
Liberal Arts
*Brian Johnson to Associate Professor, Chemistry,
Science & Mathematics
*Jeffrey Kottler to Professor, Counseling & Ed. Psych.,
College of Education
Myoung-ja Kwon to Rank IV, Library
*Victor Kwong to Professor, Physics, Science &
Mathematics
*Shahram Latifi to Associate Professor, Electrical &
Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
*Kia Makki to Associate Professor, Computer Science,
College of Engineering
*Susan Miller to Associate Professor, Special Education,
College of Education
William Newman to Professor, Management, Business &
Economics
*Filiz Ozel to Associate Professor, Architecture,
College of Engineering
James Pink to Professor, Art, Fine & Performing Arts
*Wesley Roehl to Associate Professor, Tourism/Convention,
Hotel Administration
Laverna Saunders to Rank IV, Technical Services,
Library
R. Keith Schwer to Professor, Economics, Business &
Economics
*R. Venkatasubramanian to Associate Professor, Electrical
& Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
*Elspeth Whitney to Associate Professor, History,
Liberal Arts
*Woosoon Yim to Associate Professor, Mechanical, College
of Engineering
*Bernard Zygelman to Associate Professor, Physics,
Science & Mathematics
C. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommend-
ed the following promotion, effective July 1, 1994:
Nicholas Lancaster to Rank IV, Quaternary Sciences
Center
*Also recommended for Award to Tenure
Mr. Klaich moved approval of Promotion or Assignment to
Rank at UNR, UNLV and DRI. Mr. Graves seconded. Motion
carried.
11. Approved Recommendations for Award to Tenure
Approved the following recommendations for tenure:
Note: The titles stated in this agenda item are descriptive
only. Faculty are tenured in institutions, and not in
particular employment positions.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1994, to the
following:
*Ellen J. Baker, Biology, College of Arts & Science
*Rafik Beekun, Managerial Sciences, College of Business
Administration
*Daniel C. Bowman, Biochemistry, College of Agriculture
Stephen B. Castor, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology,
Mackay School of Mines
*Grant R. Cramer, Biochemistry, College of Agriculture
George Danko, Mining Engineering, Mackay School of Mines
*George Fernandez, Agricultural Economics, College of
Agriculture
*Victoria Follette, Psychology, College of Arts and
Science
*William Follette, Psychology, College of Arts and
Science
Cheryl Glotfelty, English, Arts and Science
*Dale W. Holcombe, Veterinary Medicine, College of
Agriculture
*Burton Horowitz, Physiology, School of Medicine
John N. Louie, Seismology/Geological Sciences, Mackay
School of Mines
Rosalie Marinelli, Health Sciences, College of Human
and Community Sciences
*Colleen A. Morris, Pediatrics, School of Medicine
*Dale S. Rogers, Managerial Sciences, College of
Business Administration
Edwin G. Smith, Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Ann A. Tyler, Speech Pathology and Audiology, School of
Medicine
John J. Warwick, Environmental and Resource Sciences,
College of Agriculture
Lee A. Weber, Biology, Arts and Science
*Joseba Zulaika, Basque Studies, College of Arts and
Science
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended award to tenure, effective July 1, 1994,
to the following:
Robert Aalberts, Finance, Business & Economics
*Diane Barone, ICS, College of Education
*Richard Beckman, Architecture, College of Engineering
*Randall Boone, ICS, College of Education
Mark Burns, Art, Fine & Performing Arts
*Carole Case, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts
*Changfeng Chen, Physics, Science & Mathematics
*John Crank, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts
Jeffrey Fiala, Theatre Art, Fine & Performing Arts
*Evelyn Gajowski, English, Liberal Arts
*Laxmi Gewali, Computer Science, College of Engineering
*Amanda Higgins, Special Education, College of Education
*William Jankowiak, Anthropology, Liberal Arts
*Brian Johnson, Chemistry, Science & Mathematics
Moses Karakorizian, Civil & Environmental, College of
Engineering
Gerald Kops, Education Admin. & Higher Education,
College of Education
*Jeffrey Kottler, Counseling & Ed. Psych., College of
Education
*Victor Kwong, Physics, Science & Mathematics
*Shahram Latifi, Electrical & Computer Engineering,
College of Engineering
Attila Lawrence, Architecture, College of Engineering
*Kia Makki, Computer Science, College of Engineering
*Susan Miller, Special Education, College of Education
Robert Molzon, Mathematics, Science & Mathematics
*Filiz Ozel, Architecture, College of Engineering
*Wesley Roehl, Tourism/Convention, Hotel Administration
Hal Rothman, History, Liberal Arts
Douglas Unger, English, Liberal Arts
*R. Venkatasubramanian, Electrical & Computer
Engineering, College of Engineering
Walter Vodrazka, Civil & Environmental Engineering,
College of Engineering
*Elspeth Whitney, History, Liberal Arts
*Woosoon Yim, Mechanical, College of Engineering
*Bernard Zygelman, Physics, Science & Mathematics
C. Community College of Southern Nevada - President
Meacham recommended award to tenure, effective July 1,
1994, to the following:
Ann Adams, Arts & Sciences
Susan Blizard, Arts & Sciences
John Esperian, Arts & Sciences
Carmen Forner, Arts & Sciences
Angela La Sala, Arts & Sciences
Gale Martin, Arts & Sciences
Charles Okeke, Arts & Sciences
Curtis Pantle, Arts & Sciences
Joe Delrosaria, Business & Industry
Ruell Fiant, Business & Industry
Larry Martin, Business & Industry
Alfred Zavodny, Business & Industry
Michael Mc Millian, Math, Health & Human Services
Howard Tomme, Math, Health & Human Services
Hyla Winters, Math, Health & Human Services
Clarissa Erwin, Academic Support
Carol Cravens, Student Services
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Remington
recommended award to tenure, effective July 1, 1994, to
the following:
Ed Martin, Occupational Education
Ralph Siler, Occupational/Music Education
John S. H. Smith, Humanities & Social Science
Glen Tenney, Math, Science, Computing, Business
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended award to tenure, effective July 1, 1994, to
the following:
William Doherty, Professional Business Studies
Harry Ednie, Learning Resource Center
Steven Streeper, Social Science
Jonathan Young, Applied Industrial Technology
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award to tenure, effective July 1, 1994,
to the following:
Robert Collier, Academic Affairs, Science
Christine Dakin, Academic Affairs/Fallon, Academic
Skills
Kerry Deal, Academic Affairs/Fallon, Business
Christine Fregulia, Academic Affairs, Allied Health
Timothy Haller, Academic Affairs, Social Science
Renee Magrini, Academic Affairs, Science
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Mr. Klaich moved approval of Award to Tenure for UNR, UNLV,
CCSN, NNCC, TMCC and WNCC. Mr. Graves seconded. (Motion
carried???)
The open meeting recessed at 11:55 A.M. and reconvened at 1:20
P.M., Thursday, March 31, 1994, with all Regents present except
Regent Berkley.
12. Approved 1994 Regents' Outstanding Student Awards
Each year the Board of Regents recognizes undergraduate and
graduate students on each Campus for academic accomplish-
ments, leadership ability, service contributions and poten-
tial for continued success. Awards and a $500 stipend are
presented to recipients at a reception held just prior to
Commencements. The 1994 awards will be presented to the
following:
University of Nevada, Reno
Kelly G. Wilson, Graduate Student
Mary Troy Ferguson, Undergraduate Student
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sharlene S. Sayegh, Graduate Student
Maryanne Dawicki, Undergraduate Student
Community College of Southern Nevada
Les Amis de Savarin, The Culinary Club
Northern Nevada Community College
Melody Carlyle
Truckee Meadows Community College
Don Isler
Western Nevada Community College
Terri Nair
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the 1994 Regents' Outstanding
Student Award recipients. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Berkley entered the meeting.
13. Approved Loan, TMCC
At the December 2-3, 1993 meeting of the Board of Regents,
TMCC was authorized to solicit proposals for a loan in an
amount up to $1.2 million for the purpose of constructing
the Applied Technology Center. The Center is a joint proj-
ect between TMCC and the TMCC Foundation with a total esti-
mated cost of between $2-2.4 million. The loan is to be
serviced with student capital improvement fee funds and a
request is to be made to the 1995 Legislature for authority
to issue a student fee revenue bond which will be used to
replace the loan.
Interim Chancellor Richardson and Vice Chancellor Sparks
recommended approval of the loan with the understanding
that the Foundation funds for their share of the cost of
the project be accepted by the Board at its next meeting
and be transferred to the UCCSN treasury to be used for con-
struction of the project. Also, State Public Works Board
and Legislative Interim Finance approval will be required
before the project can begin.
On behalf of Howarth and Associates, which has been solicit-
ing the proposals for this loan, Vice Chancellor Sparks
recommended Bank of America, which will offer 5.6% interest
rate for a 10-year period.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to grant a loan in an amount
up to $1.2 million to Bank of America at 5.6% interest rate
for a 10-year period for the purpose of constructing the
Applied Technology Center at TMCC. Dr. Derby seconded.
Mrs. Price opposed. Motion carried.
Dr. Gwaltney informed the members of the Board that the TMCC
Foundation already has $835,000 in hand for this project.
14. Approved Action Regarding the Chancellor's Position
The Special Committee of the Board distributed its report on
options for hiring a Chancellor to the Board of Regents for
its consideration. However, Mr. Graves stated that this
report actually did not have any relevance to the ultimate
recommendation made by the Committee. The report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
The Board of Regents considered the options for hiring a
Chancellor to fill the current vacancy in the position.
All possible options and actions, whether presented by the
Special Committee or not, were considered by the Board for
its decision on this matter.
Mr. Graves, Chairman of the Special Committee of the Board
and the ad hoc Chancellor's Search Committee, stated that
a meeting was held on March 30, 1994 in which invited out-
side experts offered advice to the Committee. Minutes of
that meeting are on file in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Berkley moved that the ad hoc Chancellor's Search Com-
mittee unanimously recommends that UCCSN immediately retain
the services of an executive search firm. The search firm
will be instructed to bring forth 15 applicants, while
complying with affirmative action guidelines, to the Commit-
tee. In addition, the Committee will be empowered to select
the executive search firm for the best price for the best
services provided. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that although she was absent during
the vote taken by the Committee, she strongly supports this
motion.
Mr. Foley questioned, as a point of order, if the ad hoc
Chancellor's Search Committee would be able to utilize those
70 applications that were previously submitted for the
search that was ultimately terminated. General Counsel
Klasic responded that the executive search firm could con-
tact those applicants. The executive search firm would not
be subject to Nevada's Open Record Law.
Mr. Klaich extended his appreciation to Mr. Graves for de-
veloping an appropriate and responsive motion for the Board
to consider. This is an attractive alternative to adhere
to the basic requirement of the law. The members of the
Board will then be allowed to review an attractive pool of
applicants prior to the final selection. He stated that he
was in support of the action.
Mrs. Price stated that she intended to vote for the motion;
however, with regard to Mr. Foley's question, it was her
understanding that if the executive firm should decide to
turn over the 70 applicants, then those applicants would be
under the Open Records Law, and the Board would be conduct-
ing an open search.
Dr. Derby requested the wording of the motion include that
the Committee request of the executive search firm a diverse
pool of 15. She did not feel that affirmative action
guidelines would encompass her concerns for a diverse pool.
Mr. Graves stated that her concerns were certainly the in-
tent of the motion.
Mrs. Berkley amended the above motion to read as: that the
ad hoc Chancellor's Search Committee unanimously recommends
that UCCSN immediately retain the services of an executive
search firm. The search firm will be instructed to bring
forth 15 applicants, while complying with affirmative action
guidelines and ensuring a diverse pool to the Committee.
In addition, the Committee will be empowered to select the
executive search firm for the best price for the best serv-
ices provided. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
A discussion was held regarding the previous Chancellor's
Search files, and it was explained that the applications
were destroyed when the search was terminated. Mr. Foley
stated that he was surprised that all the records were
unavailable. Secretary Moser stated that when the Board
of Regents terminated the search process, the original
files were returned to the candidates and she did not
have a record of those who applied.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval that Dr. John A. Richardson re-
main as Interim Chancellor until a permanent Chancellor is
selected. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mrs. Price stated that her comments are not personally di-
rected against John Richardson, but she requested that the
motion be amended to reflect that there are no predetermined
candidates for the Chancellor's position. She stated that
if there is a predetermined candidate it may restrict some
other candidates from applying. The search process should
attract those persons who really want to be UCCSN's Chan-
cellor. The motion should be made clear that Dr. Richard-
son will only be serving in this capacity on a temporary
basis, and that the Board of Regents, public sector, and
the executive search firm be made aware that there are no
predetermined candidates for the Chancellor's position.
This Board of Regents will be conducting an open, honest
and above board search.
Chairman Eardley indicated that it was his understanding
that Dr. Richardson did not want to accept a permanent
position as Chancellor, but would serve as Interim Chancel-
lor until a permanent Chancellor is selected.
Mrs. Price moved to amend the motion to include a statement
that clarifies that Dr. John Richardson has stated that he
does not want to become a candidate for the permanent posi-
tion of Chancellor.
Mrs. Berkley refused to make the above amendment a part of
her original motion.
Motion carried on the original motion.
Mrs. Sparks urged the Board to allow the selected executive
search firm to perform its job in a professional manner.
Mrs. Price responded to Mrs. Sparks' comment and prefaced
her remarks by stating that she learned of this concern
while attending an Association of Governing Board's seminar.
She suggested that the Board of Regents should become more
neutral in this process and make it very clear for the pool
of candidates that there is not an inside candidate. Her
amendment to the motion would address this issue.
Mrs. Berkley pointed out that this amendment would hinder
some other UCCSN employees who wanted to be considered for
the Chancellor's position.
Mr. Klaich suggested that Dr. John Richardson be addressed
as "Chancellor", then it would be a natural progression for
Dr. Richardson to return to his previous position as Vice
Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs when a permanent
Chancellor is selected. Mr. Klaich stated that he felt the
whole concept of "Interim" is inappropriate, that Dr.
Richardson is fulfilling the complete job description as
"Chancellor".
Mrs. Gallagher reminded the Board that it was in the process
of approving the hiring of an executive search firm. The
search firm will work as professionals and will speak to
each candidate personally, and if the candidates should pose
the question of an inside candidate, then the search firm
will respond openly and professionally.
Mrs. Price left the meeting.
NOTE: Mrs. Price requested the record to show that she left the
meeting in protest for systematically and over time being
impeded from full participation on this Board.
15. Approved Action Regarding the Presidential Search, CCSN
The Board of Regents discussed any possible matters neces-
sary to conduct the search to fill the position of President
of CCSN. The Board also considered and gave instructions
to the Search Committee on its conduct of the search.
Mrs. Sparks, Chairman of the ad hoc CCSN Presidential Search
Committee, requested direction from the Board on how to pro-
ceed with the search process: Does the Board wish to recom-
mend the procedure in which to conduct the search, or does
the Board wish to leave that decision up to the Committee.
The first organizational meeting of the ad hoc Committee
will be held later in the day.
Mr. Foley questioned if any action should be taken in light
of the limits that have been placed on the UCCSN search
process.
The open meeting recessed for a few minutes and upon reconvening
all Regents were present except Regents Graves, Hammargren,
Price and Whitley.
Mrs. Sparks stated that the Board has approved that the
Chancellor's search be handled by an executive search firm.
She requested an opinion from the Board as to how the CCSN
Presidential Search process should proceed.
Mr. Klaich stated that before either of the two Presidents
are selected, a Chancellor needs to be in place. The Chan-
cellor's Search will soon be underway to hire someone be-
fore the Presidential selections are made.
Mrs. Graves returned to the meeting.
Mr. Foley stated that the President's position is much more
important than the Chancellor's position. The President is
very vital to the institution. The President sits at the
helm of the institution, over students, faculty and staff.
This person is reponsible for the management of the insti-
tution and its budget. He did not feel that the Board of
Regents nor the Chancellor could represent the individual
institutions at the Legislature as well as the institutions'
own Presidents. It is incumbent on the President to present
the budget to the Legislature, and he felt that the Presi-
dent should be in place no later than the beginning of the
Fall semester.
Mrs. Whitley returned to the meeting.
Dr. Derby suggested that it might be valuable for each of
the Regents' search committees (CCSN Presidential Search
Committee and UNLV Presidential Search Committee) to meet
with their respective institutional advisory committees
and bring back to the Board a recommendation on how they
would like to proceed with the search process. With the
Chancellor's search soon to be underway, there are a lot
of preliminary steps to take before getting started with
the actual search process.
Mr. Graves responded to Mr. Foley's comments and disagreed
with his statement that the Presidents are more important
than the Chancellor, because the Chancellor is the Presi-
dents' boss. During the Presidential searches the candi-
dates are going to want to know who their boss is before
accepting a position.
Mr. Graves stated that after having to go through an ex-
perience with conducting a search, he questioned whether
the Board wished to comply with the Attorney General's
opinion, or conduct the search as in the past as a closed
search. The Board needs to vote on how UCCSN conducts
searches at this time.
Mrs. Sparks stated that she was not concerned with the
process, but with the charges from the Board to the
Committee. She did not think that the process should be
delayed because it would not be in the best interest of
the System.
Mrs. Berkley felt that each institution should be treated
differently, even though the Board of Regents and Chan-
cellor's Office tries to maintain continuity between the
institutions. The Board should be sensitive to the insti-
tution's distinct needs. She suggested that Mrs. Sparks
meet with the CCSN Presidential Search Committee to get
their input and come back to the Board with a recommenda-
tion. The Board should not mandate how each professional
search should be conducted.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she was concerned with the Board
not deciding how professional searches must be conducted.
The Board of Regents should either challenge the opinion of
the Attorney General and get a court opinion or proceed
without the Attorney General's opinion. There should not be
two different search processes being conducted by CCSN and
UNLV. The Board of Regents should give the CCSN Presiden-
tial Search Committee some direction.
Mrs. Berkley stated that at one time, she was very support-
ive of challenging the Attorney General's opinion, but has
been advised by General Counsel Klasic that this may take
approximately 15 months to complete the court process.
Dr. Derby did not think that the Board of Regents would be
shirking its responsibilities by asking the two Presidential
search committees to meet and discuss the possibilities and
then make recommendations to the Board of Regents. She
stated that she is a proponent of the collaborative process
and was inclined to discuss this issue with the committees.
She stated that because of the two presentations made to
the Special Committee of the Board, she agreed that the hir-
ing of an executive search firm is in the best interest of
the System at this time. However, she felt that the insti-
tutional advisory committees should be involved in the proc-
ess.
Mr. Graves moved approval that all searches be conducted in
the same manner, as they have been conducted in the past.
Mrs. Whitley seconded. Dr. Derby opposed.
General Counsel Klasic stated that the purpose of a lawsuit
would be to obtain records, and if a restraining order is
sought then the search may proceed; however, if a restrain-
ing order is not granted, then the search would have to be
discontinued and it may then take 5-18 months to complete
the search process.
Mr. Foley stated that he had serious concerns with the
motion because the UCCSN Code and the Board of Regents'
Bylaws stipulate that institutional advisory committees be
established to consist of student and faculty representa-
tives who will collaborate with the Regents' ad hoc commit-
tee in determining the process to conduct a search. He
did not feel that the Board of Regents has the authority
to pass the above motion.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she has been in favor of hiring
executive search firms, but the cost must be considered.
She questioned whether CCSN conducts its search in the
manner as in the past and it was challenged, could the
search then be turned over to an executive search firm,
and General Counsel Klasic responded that it depended
whether an order were to be issued to continue with open or
closed records. He was unable to determine at this time.
General Counsel Klasic clarified that in the past UCCSN has
conducted searches in various ways, and that it was his
interpretation that the above motion reflected that the
search process would be conducted in a confidential manner.
UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman John Swetnam introduced Dr. James
Stivers, UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman-Elect.
Dr. Swetnam stated that at some point the Board will have
to look at its obligation of who will perform the searches.
He did not think that UCCSN could afford hiring an executive
search firm for all the searches. It is very important to
include peers in the search process and the Board must
aggressively pursue confidentiality of the search process
in order to attract qualified candidates. He also stated
that the affirmative action guidelines are very important
in conducting searches.
Mrs. Berkley stated that she had received a number of calls
from CCSN faculty who have requested that the CCSN Presi-
dential search be completed as quickly as possible. She
felt that the Board should seek a definitive legal decision
on how to proceed with its searches.
Dr. Derby urged the Board members to defeat the motion and
request the search committees to make recommendations to
the Board for consideration.
Mr. Graves withdrew the motion.
A discussion was held between Board members and General
Counsel Klasic who stated that there is no actual case of
controversy that has been stated as yet against the Board
of Regents. It was suggested that the Board declare the
searches and convene committee meetings, then wait to see
if it will be challenged.
Mrs. Price returned to the meeting.
Chairman Eardley requested Mrs. Sparks to report back to
the Board after the first CCSN Presidential Search Committee
meeting is held. (This discussion is continued after item
19.)
Regent Whitley left the meeting; Dr. Hammargren returned to the
meeting.
16. Accepted UCCSN Professional Compensation Committee Recom-
mendations for FY 95-97
Carol Parkhurst, Chairman of the UCCSN Joint Professional
Compensation Committee, presented 3 recommendations for the
compensation package for the UCCSN FY 1995-97 biennial budg-
et request. She distributed a handout which is filed in
the Regents' Office.
The 3 recommendations are:
1) Cost of Living Adjustment to restore purchasing power
to 1991 level. If realized, it would be a 15.9% total
salary increase for professionals. This percentage is
based on catch-up salary increase premised on purchas-
ing power lost by employees in the 1993-95 biennium and
a cost-of-living increase for each year of the new bi-
ennium.
2) 2.5% funding for the professional merit pool.
3) Restore Health Benefits to the level in 1992.
Ms. Parkhurst presented several data tables which indicate
how UCCSN employees have suffered while other public employ-
ee groups have realized cost-of-living salary increases in
recent years. She stated that the Committee did not really
think the 15.9% cost-of-living recommendation would be ap-
proved, but it certainly makes a point of how UCCSN employ-
ees have suffered.
With regard to the 2.5% funding for the professional merit
pool, Ms. Parkhurst defended the University's position that
there are elaborate procedures that must be taken in order
to receive merit. The Community Colleges already receive
2.5% merit across the board; however, the Community Colleges
are only funded for 2%. Vice President Hoover agreed and
relayed that approximately 70% of the professional employees
at UNR received merit at differing amounts; merit is not
awarded across the board at UNR. This request is not in-
tended to restore the purchasing power of the professional
employees, as is the cost-of-living request for an increase
of 15.9%. Ms. Parkhurst stated that the 1995 Legislature
approved the 2.5% merit pool concept, but only funded 2%.
The additional .5% is important and the Committee would like
to see support for the funding of the entire merit pool.
Ms. Parkhurst stated that fringe benefits, especially health
benefits, are very important to the professional employees.
The Committee advocates working together with other State
agencies to restore the health benefits.
Upon questioning, Ms. Parkhurst responded that city and
county employees differ from State employees with regard to
benefits, such as employer-paid retirement. All State em-
ployees receive the same benefits. Vice Chancellor Sparks
indicated that in lieu of receiving pay increases or through
salary reductions, employees can elect to have the System
pay their share of their retirement, or it could be done
through a combination of these two methods to provide for
retirement benefits.
Mr. Klaich stated that the Professional Compensation Com-
mittee has brought forth a credible and well thought out
proposal, but he found it difficult to support because it
would be difficult to request this from the next legislative
session. It will be very difficult to restore requests to
the 1991 level.
Ms. Parkhurst explained that the Professional Compensation
Committee recommends that of the 15.9%, 11.9% be requested
for the 1994-95 biennium, and 4% be requested for the 1995-
96 biennium. Mrs. Sparks agreed that this request will be
very difficult without doing damage to the UCCSN budget.
Ms. Parkhurst stated that the Committee does not expect the
Board to go forward with the 15.9% increase, but wanted the
Board to realize how the UCCSN professional employees are
way behind in terms of salary increases. The data that has
been presented indicates a reasonable case to seek an in-
crease for the professional employees.
Interim Chancellor Richardson pointed out that the figures
presented should indicate to the Board that they should be
sensitive to the fact that State employees are not receiv-
ing salary incrases as other government agencies have been
in the past. He recommended that the Board accept the re-
port and take it under advisement to consider the Commit-
tee's request that part of its recommendations be considered
in the biennial budget process. Later, when the budget is
being finalized, then a request for employee compensation
could be set based on this report.
Mr. Foley indicated that this representation illustrates
the facts that have been discussed during the last 6 years.
UCCSN has been told that the Legislature and the Governor
have refused to favorably consider any revenue measures and
have frozen increases. This report indicates that a tax has
been placed on UCCSN employees by denying them any salary
increases.
Mrs. Berkley agreed, and felt the Board should go forward
with this factual information that supports UCCSN's claim
regarding salary increases. She supported the Committee's
recommendations.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that this request would
cost $57 million for just UCCSN for the 15.9% cost-of-living
increase, and $2.4 million for the funding of the 2.5% merit
pool.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the Professional Compensation
Committee report and directed Interim Chancellor Richardson
to work with this Committe in formulating a request for the
1995-96 budget. Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Eardley expressed his appreciation to the Profes-
sional Compensation Committee for the report.
Regent Foley left the meeting.
17. Approved the 1995-97 Biennial Budget Request
At the February, 1994 meeting, discussion was held on the
proposed UCCSN 1995-97 Biennial Budget Requests, with action
to follow at the March meeting. Vice Chancellor Sparks
briefly reviewed these items and presented them to the Board
for action.
A. 1995-97 Capital Improvement Request, New Construction
and Major Renovations, Ref. E, filed in the Regents'
Office.
B. Minor Repairs and Improvements Projects, Ref. F, filed
in the Regents' Office.
C. Parameters to be used in construction of the "Adjusted
Base" and "Program Maintenance" budgets, Ref. G, filed
in the Regents' Office.
D. Priority Requests for New Funding, Ref. H, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that the 1995-97 Capital
Improvement Request, New Construction and Major Renovations,
Minor Repairs and Improvement Projects need Board consider-
ation in order that they be submitted to the State Public
Works Board by May 1, 1994. He pointed out that there is
a change in the Capital Improvement Request, New Construc-
tion and Major Renovations list from what was presented at
the February Board of Regents' meeting. TMCC erroneously
included a request from the 1995 Legislature that did not
include 33,000 square feet, which reflects a change from
42% to 55.8% in the percentage deficit. Another adjust-
ment is under priority number 9 for CCSN which should be
redirected to the Sahara West Campus.
Chairman Eardley questioned the percentage deficit for UNLV
and Vice Chancellor Sparks responded that the 3.4% deficit
accounts for the space formula used for the library; how-
ever, it does not take into account the quality and age of
the facility. President Maxson added that the formula ac-
counts for classroom, office and laboratory space, but does
not account for facilities such as the library, health cen-
ter, etc. Based on accreditation reports, the UNLV library
was originally built to serve half of the current student
population. Vice Chancellor Sparks noted that the percent-
age deficits should only be used as a guide.
Chairman Eardley questioned whether the Board of Regents
would accept donations for projects that are not listed as
top priorities, and President Maxson responded that he would
hope that if a private donor came up with most of the fund-
ing for a building, the Board of Regents would not reject
the gift. He requested that the Board allow the institu-
tions to use their entrepreneurial experience to obtain
such donations.
Mrs. Sparks indicated that a new library building is one of
UNLV's priorities and has impact on accreditation of pro-
grams throughout the institution. President Maxson agreed,
but stated that other System building projects are also im-
portant. The UNLV library is now on the Capital Construc-
tion priority list and will indicate to donors that the
Board of Regents supports this project and will allow for
great fund raising potential.
Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the 1995-97 Capital Im-
provement Request, New Construction and Major Renovations,
along with the Minor Repairs and Improvements Projects.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
Vice Chancellor Sparks encouraged the Board to realign the
UCCSN operating budget to reflect the following 3-tier
budget process which is used by the State:
1) Adjusted Base
2) Program Maintenance
3) Enhancement
The UCCSN parameters are out of line with the State's proc-
ess and Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that he felt UCCSN
should comply with the State's guidelines. It would make
the budget process much smoother for the State if we comply
with their structure.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the Chancellor's Office
and the Presidents do not recommend the inclusion of pro-
jected enrollment increases in the Program Maintenance
budget. This is due to the required application of the
1993-94 actual student/faculty ratios to projected growth
which, due to suspension of previously approved student/
faculty ratios, are at an unacceptable level. All the
projections for enrollment increases are to be included in
the Priority Budget to be accompanied by the request to
restore full funding of the instruction formulas with cor-
responding increases in the support formulas.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that by following this new
process it would allow UCCSN to observe the reactions of the
Legislature and the Governor and to make necessary adjust-
ments. More importantly, it would allow UCCSN to use the
budget parameters that will allow UCCSN to construct its
budgets appropriately and use the State process to help
justify the need to restore funding to the budget formulas.
Vice Chancellor Sparks suggested that if the student/facul-
ty ratios turn out to be too high, then maybe the Board of
Regents might want to cap enrollments to maintain quality
education. This may allow the Governor and the Legislature
to get involved in the need to manage enrollments.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the Priority Requests for
New Funding and indicated that UCCSN's Strategic Direc-
tions are addressed in priorities 2, 3, 4 and 5. The
salary proposal would fall under priority 2 and he estimat-
ed that it will cost $50-60 million based on the UCCSN Com-
pensation Committee's recommendation. He reported that for
each 1% compensation increase, it will cost the System $2
million and $12 million for each 1% increase for all State
employees.
Vice Chancellor Sparks requested approval of the Adjusted
Base Budget and Program Maintenance Request, and the para-
meters for the Priority Requests for New Funding. A draft
of the budget will be forwarded for Board review at the
June, 1994 meeting, with final approval at the August meet-
ing in order for the UCCSN budget request to be submitted
to the Governor on September 1, 1994.
Mrs. Berkley moved to adopt the parameters for the Priority
Requests for New Funding, Adjusted Base and Program Mainte-
nance. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Vice Chancellor Sparks responded to a question regarding
the interim legislative study in that if it is the wish of
the Board, a bill draft will be submitted to request this
study.
Dr. Derby stated that she was satisfied to see that the
UCCSN Strategic Directions were being included in the budget
process. She congratulated UCCSN for its hard work in see-
ing this through.
Motion carried.
Chairman Eardley acknowledged Chef Giovanni Joe Delrosario and
his students for the wonderful display of food that they have
provided during this meeting. He mentioned that Chef Joe pre-
viously worked at TMCC and that CCSN is very lucky to have him
at their institution. The students then presented and offered
dessert samples to the members of the Board and those in the
audience.
18. Information Only: Report on Gaming Courses, CCSN
Dr. Herman Van Betten, Dean of Henderson Campus and Exten-
sion Centers, introduced Mr. Ray Eade, Chairman of the
Marketing and Resource Business Division at CCSN. Mr. Eade
reported to the Board that he has served CCSN for over 20
years and gave a brief overview of the gaming program. In
1981 the Board approved the Casino Management program at
CCSN, which was the first of its kind. The reason for im-
plementing this program was to allow the gaming industry the
opportunity to see the viability of such a program and that
this program would serve their needs.
The mission of the program is to address job entry level
positions; professional/career growth; specialized inter-
ests; and University transferability.
He indicated that CCSN now has a gaming laboratory which is
equipped with gaming tables, and simulates the casino en-
vironment.
In 1991 student enrollment in this program was 432 students;
1992 it enrolled 498 students; and in 1993 it has 568 stu-
dents enrolled. Approximately 75% of the enrolled students
are already employed in the casinos. Mr. Eade stated that
he was very excited for the future of this program and the
trend to legalize gaming in various States and countries
around the world. It has been reported that this industry
will create over 5000 jobs and has become the single largest
in the country. Entities from all over the country are re-
questing information on CCSN's model for gaming education.
CCSN works closely with UNLV's gaming institute and Mr. Eade
stated that he looks forward to the continued relationship
with UNLV and its gaming institute.
Chairman Eardley expressed appreciation for this presenta-
tion to Mr. Eade. Mrs. Gallagher commended the program in
serving the community's needs.
Mrs. Sparks made a very serious request of the CCSN gaming
students for them to contact Nevada's congressional repre-
senatives and request that the proposed 4% tax on gaming
be discouraged.
Mr. Eade invited those in attendance to feel free to visit
the gaming laboratory at CCSN.
19. Information Only: CCSN Faculty Presentation
The following CCSN faculty and students presented informa-
tion on outstanding programs at the College:
Dorothy Chase, Developmental Reading, Spelling & Vocabulary
Arlene Lambert, student of developmental education
Laura Cortez, student of developmental education
Marguerete Re, Developmental English
Autumn Keyes-Ita, Counselor
Carol Cravens, Counselor
John Hollitz, Research and Scholarly Works by Faculty
Barbara Nelson, Research and Scholarly Works by Faculty
Mrs. Price commended the faculty and students for the
presentations.
The open meeting recessed at 4:50 P.M. and reconvened at 9:12
A.M. Friday, April 1, 1994, with all Regents present except
Regents Berkley, Foley, Gallagher and Hammargren.
15. Approved Action Regarding the Presidential Search, CCSN
(continued)
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc CCSN Presidential
Search Committee meeting, held March 31, 1994, was made by
Regent Carolyn Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Organizational Discussion and Approval of Search Proc-
ess - Chairman Sparks announced the members of the
Institutional Advisory Committee and introduced the
members of the Board of Regents who will fulfill this
Committee assignment.
Mr. Foley relayed to the Committee members the history
of the Chancellor's search that was terminated due to
confidentiality issues. At first, Mr. Foley was dis-
mayed that the Chancellor's search was terminated, but
realized that by releasing the names of all the candi-
dates it may be hurtful to those candidates who were
currently holding a position. Confidentiality must be
respected while conducting searches for such positions
as the Chancellor and Presidents.
Mr. Foley explained injunctive relief court cases and
felt that they were an extraordinary remedy in the law.
Injunctive relief needs to show that the law is being
violated and that someone will suffer irreparable
harm. The evidence must clearly preponderate in favor
of the parties involved to reach relief. In his opin-
ion, the press would be harmed in that they could not
print a story. If the Nevada Press Association should
file a suit against the System, the press would prob-
ably seek an injunction to stop the search process.
Mr. Foley explained the process and stated that, in
his opinion, UCCSN could win if a lawsuit was sought.
Chairman Sparks stated the options before this Com-
mittee:
1) Hire an executive search firm.
2) Begin with same process as used in the past and
narrow the finalists' list to five names, which
at that time the five names would become public
record.
3) Completely open the search process.
She relayed to the Committee the opinions given by
two consultants who made presentations to the Special
Committee of the Board the previous night. Both
agreed that open searches are not as successful as
conducting a confidential search which releases only
the finalists' names.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that the CCSN Presidential Search
is very important and did not want to see this search
process compromised by opening the process to the
public. Board members have been advised that by keep-
ing the search closed it does increase the number of
qualified candidates. She stated that she felt there
was no difference between the Community College and
University Presidential searches. Both need to find
the most qualified person for these positions and the
Committees should not settle for second best. She
relayed to the Committee that when the previous Chan-
cellor's search was about to be made public record,
several candidates withdrew from the search.
Mrs. Whitley agreed with Mrs. Gallagher and emphasized
that it is difficult to get top candidates without
confidentiality.
Upon questioning, General Counsel Klasic stated that
Mr. Caesar Naples, consultant, had agreed to releas-
ing 15 finalists' names, but felt more comfortable with
a smaller number such as 10.
Chairman Sparks informed the Committee that the Chan-
cellor's search will be finalized prior to the final
selection of CCSN's President. It was felt that the
Chancellor is the President's Administrator and the
President should know who that person is before accept-
ing the position.
Upon questioning, General Counsel Klasic clarified that
prior practice under the current Open Meeting Law in-
volved closed sessions to discuss the qualifications
of the candidates. Currently, it is the Nevada Press
Association's position that since these positions are
public officers, then closed sessions cannot be held.
However, Mr. Klasic tends to disagree with their posi-
tion.
Interim Chancellor Richardson stated that he strongly
believed that the Search Committee can attract the best
highly qualified pool of candidates if the process is
confidential until the finalists are named.
Mr. Sandoval questioned General Counsel Klasic whether
he agreed with Mr. Foley's previous statement, and Mr.
Klasic agreed that any party could seek injunctive re-
lief, but there are never any guarantees in what the
courts will decide. The plaintiffs will have to demon-
strate that irreparable harm is being involved and the
defendants would have to argue there is an adequate
remedy of law. Plaintiffs would have to show a prob-
ability on success of merits. A temporary restraining
order may be issued to stop the search process. He
felt that losing the law suit is slim if an executive
search firm were hired to conduct the search. If the
Committee decides to conduct the search itself, then
the courts are split on whether the records are open.
Chairman Sparks informed the Committee that executive
search firms generally charge approximately 1/3 of the
first year's total compensation package plus expenses.
In addition, the finalists are brought to Nevada for
interviews with different entities across the State.
She estimated that by hiring an executive search firm
it would cost the Board of Regents approximately
$50,000.
General Counsel Klasic stated that he was concerned for
UCCSN's legal position if each search is conducted dif-
ferently.
Chairman Sparks indicated that she did not want to hold
up the process of selecting a new President for CCSN,
although she did not want to rush the process to sacri-
fice quality. She cautioned the Committee that the
media may try to impede the search process.
It was clarified that the term "regular" search would
be used to indicate the search process that has been
used before when the Committee conducts the actual
search.
Discussion was held regarding the use of an executive
search firm, their history, their success in Nevada,
their networking capabilities, etc.
Dr. Leary stated that if an executive search firm were
hired, the Committee would not have access to all the
applicants until the finalists are named by the firm.
He stated that he preferred conducting the search in
the regular manner.
On behalf of the Regents' ad hoc CCSN Presidential
Search Committee, it was approved to conduct the CCSN
Presidential search using the regular search process.
It was clarified that if by conducting a regular search
process qualified candidates are not in the pool, the
Search Committee could hire an executive search firm to
complete the search process.
On behalf of the CCSN Presidential Search Institutional
Advisory Committee, it was approved to conduct the CCSN
Presidential Search using the regular search process.
Interim Chancellor Richardson offered his and Mr. Doug
Burris' services to the Search Committee. They both
have Community College contacts throughout the country
and can encourage people to apply for this position.
At this time, there is no one person in mind, but they
will be able to solicit applications and nominations.
Chairman Sparks emphasized to the Committee members
that upon questioning they will have to defend this
position and the institution to the press.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she was confident that the
Committee would be able to conduct this search in the
regular manner and that there are qualified staff who
are knowledgeable in searches who will be beneficial
to the Committee.
(2) Discussion on Advertising - Chairman Sparks stated that
the Committee will need to review and determine the
guidelines for the President's position. Interim
Chancellor Richardson suggested that the Committee dis-
cuss the direction for the institution for the next 5
years. This will help in determining the guidelines
for the position.
(3) New Business - Board of Regents - It was suggested that
the next meeting be scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Monday,
April 11, 1994.
Mrs. Berkley returned to the meeting.
Mr. Graves moved to accept the report and recommendations of
the ad hoc CCSN Presidential Search Committee. Mrs. Sparks
seconded.
Upon questioning on how the Committee will proceed, Mrs.
Sparks responded that the Committee will meet on April 11
to review the job description, job requirements and request
the Chancellor to draft an advertisement for the Committee's
review, and then wait for response from interested persons.
Mrs. Sparks stated that the names of the 5 finalists will be
announced.
Regents Berkley and Price voted no. Motion carried.
20. Information Only: Public Comment
No public comment was made.
21. Approved Regents' Professorship
Approved CCSN President Paul Meacham be appointed a Regents'
Professorship effective July 1, 1994, and granted a leave of
absence from July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, in accordance
with the provisions of Regents' policy, Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 12, Presidential Transition. In addition, approved
that Dr. Meacham retain his status as a tenured member of
the faculty of CCSN granted to him by the Board of Regents
on October 3, 1983.
Effective July 1, 1995, Dr. Meacham will become a member of
the instructional faculty of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas under an agreement between him and the University.
All provisions of that agreement must be consistent with
Regents' policy, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 12, Presiden-
tial Transition.
Mr. Graves moved approval of the appointment of CCSN
President Paul Meacham as Regents' Professor, effective
July 1, 1994 and granted leave of absence. In addition,
Dr. Meacham will retain his status as a tenured member of
the faculty of CCSN. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion car-
ried.
22. Approved Emeritus, CCSN President
Approved to confer the title of "President Emeritus" on
Dr. Paul Meacham, effective July 1, 1994.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval to confer the title of "Presi-
dent Emeritus" on Dr. Paul Meacham, effective July 1, 1994.
Mrs. Price seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Sparks stated that she was sorry that Dr. Meacham was
not present to receive these acknowledgements and suggested
that the next Board of Regents' agenda reserve time for Dr.
Meacham to receive this acknowledgement and accolades.
23. Approved Choice of Catalog to Satisfy Graduation Require-
ments for UCCSN Transfer Students
Approved to revise current Board policy related to student
choice of catalog to satisfy graduation requirements for
students who transfer within the System from a Community
College. Ref. I is filed in the Regents' Office.
The amended policy would result in UCCSN transfer students
having the same opportunity for choice of catalog to satis-
fy graduation requirements as University "native" students.
This policy has been reviewed and endorsed by the UCCSN
Articulation Board, the Academic Affairs Council and the
Student Affairs Council.
Interim Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that cur-
rently, all institutional catalogs include language to
the effect that catalogs do not constitute contractual
agreements or commitments. General Counsel Klasic recom-
mended that similar language be added to this proposed
Handbook revision to include, "Institutional catalogs do
not constitute contractual agreements or commitments".
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the change to the Handbook re-
garding choice of catalog to satisfy graduation require-
ments for UCCSN transfer students, to include the amendment.
Mrs. Whitley seconded.
General Counsel Klasic stated that the additional language,
which he is recommending will alleviate litigation. Upon
questioning, Mr. Klasic clarified that student catalogs do
not serve as contracts between the student and institution,
whereas employee handbooks are a totally different type of
resource for employees.
Mrs. Steinberg stated that the intention of the proposed
policy is to send a message to the students and institutions
that the transfer centers have a responsibility towards the
students. The Handbook policy will reinforce the transfer
centrs' contracts.
Mrs. Sparks suggested that counselors and students at all
institutions be made aware of this policy change.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 9:29 A.M. to convene the Investment
Committee meeting and reconvened at 9:46 A.M. Friday, April 1,
1994, with all Regents present except Regents' Foley, Gallagher
and Hammargren.
Chairman Eardley relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Graves.
24. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held April 1, 1994, were made by Regent Daniel
Klaich, Chairman.
(1) Approved the following order in which Request for
Proposals (RFPs) will be issued for the purpose of
awarding separate bank contracts to provide custodial,
commercial and credit card processing services for the
UCCSN:
CUSTODIAL BANKING SERVICES
Approved the RFP for custodial banking services be
issued by the BCN Purchasing Department in 1994 with
award by the Board of Regents of a contract for
services to begin January 1995.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES
Approved the credit card processing services remain
separate from the Board of Regents' contract for
commercial banking services even though banks can be
considered in the selection process. In addition, it
was approved that an RFP for credit card processing
service be issued by the BCS Purchasing Department in
1995 for award of the contract by the Board of Regents
for services to begin on January 1, 1996.
COMMERCIAL BANKING SERVICES
Approved the RFP for commercial banking services be
issued by the BCN Purchasing Department in 1996 for
award of the contract by the Board of Regents for
services to begin in January 1, 1997.
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Chairman Klaich stated that the bidding process for
banking services had not been successful in the past
and there was a significant amount of change within
the banking industry that caused UCCSN to make no
changes until the banking industry settled. It is now
the time to bring the banking services to bid. This
may cause some difficulties with the Business Officers,
but it is necessary to get back on a time schedule.
The Investment Advisory Committee and Deputy Treasurer
Janet Mac Donald recommend the proposed schedule.
Mrs. Mac Donald stated that the proposed bidding
schedule is in the best interest of UCCSN, emphasizing
that the Board of Regents are the customer of the
banking industry. The UCCSN controllers are the ones
who work closely with the banks, and they would be the
ones to make the recommendations to the Investment
Committee. The Business Centers have always alternated
in issuing the RFPs and this process will be continued.
(2) Approved that beginning July 1, 1994 all disbursements,
for all UCCSN regular accounts be processed by First
Union Bank of North Carolina using positive pay and
controlled disbursement services. These services are
contracted for by Bank of America Nevada with First
Union Bank of North Carolina.
Chairman Klaich stated that a procedure should be es-
tablished so that UCCSN's funds will not be at risk
with today's high technology crime activities.
Deputy Treasurer Janet Mac Donald explained the pro-
cedure which involves daily electronically transmitting
the check number and corresponding check amount to
North Carolina, who will not honor any check not list-
ed. This on-line system will allow UCCSN to stop pay-
ment on issued checks and to add handwritten checks.
Any forgery of checks would be rejected by this proc-
ess. She stated that the reason for bringing this
procedure forward for consideration is to publicly
acknowledge that UCCSN is concerned about the protec-
tion of its funds. She stated that in her professional
opinion, this procedure will be mandated by all the
banks within a year or two. She explained that UCCSN's
actual funds will not reside in North Carolina, but
that she and her staff will wire the exact amount to
North Carolina each day to cover the checks cleared.
Mrs. Mac Donald informed the Committee that the Bank
of America is recommending this procedure to UCCSN,
although they will be losing the check clearing fees
to North Carolina. They feel it is a necessary pro-
cedure in today's business world. The UCCSN control-
lers have examined this procedure and recommend
approval.
Mrs. Sparks stated that the Investment Advisory Com-
mittee reviewed this procedure thoroughly and felt it
was the Board's duty to protect the System's funds.
She felt that this is part of the Board's fiscal
responsibility.
(3) Approved Investment of the Atmospherium Planetarium
Fleischmann Endowment Fund Principal in Capital Im-
provements, UNR - Since the Board of Regents are sole
trustees of the subject endowment fund, the Board ap-
proved the investment of endowment principal in equip-
ment and building improvements to the Planetarium.
The endowment is restricted to the support of the
Planetarium and staff concludes that the Planetarium
cannot continue to operate long-term without the pro-
posed capital improvements. This fact establishes
the requisite special circumstances under the law which
provides that it is appropriate to initially pay for
these improvements out of the endowment principal. The
principal outlaw of the permanent endowment is to be
reimbursed from the annual spending authority of the
Fleischmann Planetarium Endowment. The period of time
allowable for the total reimbursement of principal must
relate to the useful life of the equipment and build-
ing improvements. Staff recommended the following:
a. The Atmospherium Planetarium be authorized to use
principal to initially acquire the equipment and
building improvements specified so long as such
withdrawal of principal does not reduce the April
1, 1994 market value of the unit shares in perma-
nent endowment fund below $700,000.
b. The repayment of the principal is to take place in
20 years or less. The source of funds for the re-
placement of principal in the permanent endowment
pool is the annual 4 1/2% endowment spending dis-
tributed annually for the remaining unit shares
valued at $700,000 on April 1, 1994.
c. The repayment amortization is to begin on July 1,
1995 to allow the Atmospherium Planetarium needed
time when the operations are suspended and they
are without revenue to make the capital improve-
ments and acquire the equipment.
d. The use of the principal is not considered a loan
and does not bear interest, but by law is consider-
ed a substitution of investment of endowment prin-
cipal to benefit the restricted purpose for which
the donors created the endowment.
Deputy Treasurer Janet Mac Donald stated that the
proposed recommendation sets a precedence for other
endowment funds.
She informed the Committee that unless the Atmospherium
Planetarium improves its camera equipment and the size
of the facility, the program will no longer exist. The
restricted endowment is to be used solely to support
the Atmospherium Planetarium. By expending these funds
it becomes an investment into the facility. She empha-
sized that the investment must be paid back to the
permanent endowment fund over the life of the equip-
ment. The new equipment is estimated to last 20 years,
and the loan will be amortized over the 20 years, but
due and payable in 5 years. A progress report will be
made to the Board of Regents prior to the 5 year due
date.
Chairman Klaich agreed that 20 years is plenty of time
for amortization on this equipment. He agreed that
the project be reviewed in 5 years.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Investment Committee. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion
carried.
Chairman Eardley returned and resumed the gavel.
The open meeting recessed at 9:47 A.M. to convene the ad hoc
Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs meeting and reconvened at
9:55 A.M. Friday, April 1, 1994, with all Regents present except
Regents Foley, Gallagher and Hammargren.
25. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Ethnic
Minority Affairs
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Ethnic Minority Affairs meeting, held April 1, 1994, were
made by Regent June Whitley, Chairman.
(1) Approved the Final Draft of Committee Recommendations -
At its February meeting, the Committee discussed draft
recommendations to the Board of Regents. These draft
recommendations have been revised and are presented in
Ref. EM-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
Chairman Whitley stated that recommendations 1, 3, 4, 8
and 9 have received further revision since the Commit-
tee's February meeting. Recommendation 4, regarding a
permanent position in the Chancellor's Office, is still
being considered and worked upon.
Dr. Derby informed the Committee that the Status of
Women Committee has discussed recommendation 3, regard-
ing a permanent standing committee on diversity, and
generally supported a permament committee on diversity,
but that it should be a separate committee from the
Status of Women Committee with collaborative efforts
made on certain issues.
Mr. Graves moved to accept the report and recommendations of
the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs. Mrs.
Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Whitley requested that a timeline be placed on recom-
mendation number 12, which recommends that each Campus will
prepare an implementation plan to address the recommenda-
tions that were forwarded to the Board in Campus reports.
She suggested that the institutions report back to the
Board on or before the October Board of Regents' meeting.
Mrs. Steinberg will discuss this with the Council of Presi-
dents and bring back information to the Board.
26. Approved the Strategic Directions, 1994
The Board met in workshop session in January to discuss the
Board's Strategic Directions. Staff have prepared a draft
of the Board's Strategic Directions for 1994 based on that
discussion. The draft, contained in Ref. J, filed in the
Regents' Office, was presented for review by the Board.
Interim Vice Chancellor Steinberg reviewed the draft and
noted that research has been included in the 1994 Strategic
Directions.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the 1994 Strategic Directions.
Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Dr. Derby requested reassurance that by removing the diver-
sity statement it would not weaken or diminish the Strategic
Directions, and President Taranik responded that he too did
not wish to see this language removed, but was reassured
that this issue would be addressed elsewhere. Interim Vice
Chancellor Steinberg stated that the objective to address
the hiring and support of women and minorities was removed
from this section based on the majority response taken at
the Regents' Workshop that this objective was stated in
another strategic direction.
Mr. Klaich amended the motion to approve the 1994 Strategic
Directions with the paragraph encouraging the hiring and
support of women and minorities to remain in the Strategic
Direction. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
27. Information Only: Agenda for Action, 1994
In response to the Regents' Workshop session in January, the
Chancellor and the Presidents have prepared an Agenda for
Action for 1994 based on the Regents' Strategic Directions.
The Agenda contained in Ref. K, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice, was presented for information and review by the Board.
Mr. Klaich commended Interim Chancellor Richardson and
Interim Vice Chancellor Steinberg for assisting the Council
of Presidents on channelling efforts as reflected in this
documentation.
Upon questioning, Interim Chancellor Richardson stated that
the intent of the review of part-time faculty was also to
study their utilization.
Regents Berkley and Klaich left the meeting.
28. Information Only: Regents' Workshop
The Student Affairs Council presented a workshop on student
financial aid.
Mrs. Judy Belanger, UNLV Director of Student Financial Serv-
ices, and Mr. Jim Hadwick, WNCC Financial Aid Director, led
the workshop which covered the major aspects of student
financial assistance, such as national trends in student
aid, outline of the various programs, students' need for
assistance, and determining student eligibility. Two stu-
dents, Robert Draskovich and Jessie Juarez, addressed the
Board regarding the crucial role that financial aid played
in their completing College.
Mrs. Berkley returned to the meeting.
Information, an outline of the presentation and an applica-
tion for federal student aid, were distributed and are on
file in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Derby questioned whether there was an outreach function
that was extended to the middle school children and fami-
lies, and Ms. Belanger responded that their focus is on
high school children and families, although they would like
to go further and address the middle schools. Limited staff
and resources restricts their ability to perform this func-
tion at this time.
Upon questioning, Ms. Belanger responded that the percentage
between merit-based and need-based financial aid is somewhat
balanced, although need-based is more significant.
Ms. Belanger extended her appreciation to the Board for
implementing the student access program and she is hopeful
that State matching funds will soon be appropriated for
this program.
Chairman Eardley thanked Ms. Belanger, Mr. Hadwick and the
students for an informative presentation.
29. Information Only: UCCSN Student Financial Aid Study,
1992-93
Mr. Glen Krutz, Research Analyst, presented a summary of the
study to the Board and thanked the Financial Aid Officers
for their contributions. The report shows student financial
assistance information for the UCCSN by source (Federal,
State, institutional, private) and type (loans, grants, em-
ployment, scholarships). The report also compares Nevada's
financial aid efforts with other States in the U. S. and
shows trends in the Federal funding of student aid. This
is the second year that the report has been completed using
a System format and analysis. The study reveals that in
1992-93 Nevada ranked 38th in overall State grant programs
per student and 51st in need-based State grant programs
per student among 50 states and the District of Columbia.
These Nevada rankings should improve considerably in the
next year's report due to the new Nevada Access Monies.
The study also displays the national funding trend to loans
over grants in student aid.
Mrs. Sparks left the meeting.
Upon questioning, Mr. Krutz indicated that it is hoped that
the Clinton Administration will provide for direct lending
and create innovative ways to provide for the needy student.
He felt that the Pell Grants would show a decrease in next
year's report. Ms. Belanger added that Pell Grants are
distributed at the congressional level, allowing a student
a maximum of $4200, but the student only receives $2400
due to lack of appropriations. Dr. Derby suggested that
Board members lobby Nevada's congressional delegation on
this matter.
Interim Chancellor Richardson made an observation for the
Board of Regents to consider, that there is a great problem
at the institutional level. There is an increase in need
for student financial aid, along with increased work load
in the financial aid offices at a time when enrollments are
also increasing and the support formulas are not increas-
ing. There is not enough staffing for financial aid work-
flow and counseling that is needed to provide a good serv-
ice to the students. The financial aid offices are a great
pressure point across the nation, due to student and employ-
ee frustration. The Presidents will continue to seek fund-
ing for the support formulas. Mrs. Berkley suggested that
when the institutions make their Campus presentations, that
this issue should be highlighted.
NNCC Faculty Senate Chairman Scott Hawkins informed the
Board members that occasionally the instructors make a
difference in the students' lives by donating to scholar-
ships, which are reported in the study. NNCC is very proud
of this support.
Dr. Derby extended her appreciation to Mr. Krutz and the
financial aid officers for an excellent report; it was very
informative.
30. Report and Recommendations of the Academic, Research and
Student Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic, Research
and Student Affairs Committee meeting, held March 31, 1994,
were made by Regent Dorothy Gallagher, Chairman.
(1) Approved the M. A. in Criminal Justice at UNLV, as
contained in Ref. ARS-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
The master's program will emphasize theory and research
related to the nature of crime, law and social control,
and the administration of justice.
As the role of the criminal justice system has expand-
ed, there is an increasing need for advanced profes-
sional and academic positions. Based upon a large
number of active undergraduate majors and interest in
the proposed program, enrollment is estimated at 24-36
students and anticipated funding requirements will be
$155,400 during the 4th year of the program. Graduate
assistantships will be supported through the UNLV
Foundation for the first 4 years. This program has
been identified as a priority in UNLV's 1993-97 aca-
demic master plan.
(2) Approved the Ed. D. in Special Education at UNLV, as
contained in Ref. ARS-2, filed in the Regents' Office.
This proposal is a request for reactivation of the
Ed. D. in Special Education, which was phased out in
1985. The program will focus on two previously ap-
proved options in "Special Education Administrative"
and "Higher Education Generalist".
A moratorium was placed on admissions for this program
in 1985, due to concerns at that time related to the
program's funding structure and faculty resources.
However, the reactivated program would be funded from
University sources including the UNLV Foundation. As
well, two additional faculty members are being re-
quested under his proposal. It is estimated that
$165,860 will be required to support the reactivation
by the 4th year.
There has been continuing interest in this program
since it was placed on inactive status, and it is
anticipated that a potential pool of 20-30 individuals
would apply for admission during the first 3 weeks.
Mrs. Sparks stated that by reactivating this program it
will be meeting the demand in the community.
Dr. Derby questioned whether a needs analysis has been
performed, and President Maxson responded that this
program will train people to train other people to go
into professorships. The people trained in this field
are trained at the doctoral level. There has been a
great demand for this program. Dr. Derby stated that
her concern is that by reactivating this doctoral
program it may be perceived that UCCSN is only capping
enrollments for undergraduate courses. She stated that
there should be a compelling need for this program be-
fore expending funds on the program. President Maxson
stated that faculty are already in place and he has
received a firm commitment from the UNLV Foundation
that they will fund assistantships for this program.
Interim Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that
this program does meet a very clear need in the com-
munity. Mrs. Berkley stated that she was very sup-
portive of this program.
Upon questioning, President Maxson stated that this
program is right on track with the Academic Master
Plan at UNLV.
Mrs. Sparks added that those 20-30 doctoral students
will be dealing with 20,000 students in the Clark
County School District and the demand could triple.
Upon questioning, Interim Chancellor John Richardson
stated that policies regarding addition and elimina-
tion of programs are being discussed and proposed
changes will come before the Board for consideration.
(3) Approved the B. S. in Hotel Administration as an inter-
national option at UNLV, as contained in Ref. ARS-3,
filed in the Regents' Office.
This is a proposal to expand the existing B. S. program
which has been active at UNLV for many years, and is
considered to be one of the best in the world. A pro-
gram of study would be initially offered in Singapore,
in association with the Educational Institute of the
Singapore Hotel Association (SHATEC). Courses would
be offered by both UNLV and UNR through correspondence,
distance learning and on SHATEC Campus in Singapore.
It is anticipated that enrollment will reach a minimum
of 60 students. The program will be entirely self-
supporting.
The Campus is requesting approval of the international
option for this program and approval to charge a fee of
$544 for a 3-credit course, based upon a minimum of 30
students.
Chairman Gallagher stated that while UCCSN is capping
enrollments in Nevada and although it is a self-sup-
porting program, she questioned what the perception
would be for Nevada students. President Maxson replied
by stating that most Universities view themselves as
international institutions. The UNLV College of Hotel
Administration is rated the best in this field and
teaches 400 international students. The College is
performing outreach services around the world by offer-
ing an intern option to the program.
Dr. John Unrue, Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Senior Provost, explained that while reviewing this
program, he was sensitive to serving the students of
Nevada. This proposed program is a Summer Session
program and will not interrupt UNLV's courses. The
slated faculty are retired or adjunct and will not have
implications on the existing faculty.
Dr. David Christianson, Dean of the College of Hotel
Administration, stated that this program will enhance
the programs that already exist on the UNLV Campus.
A number of retirees have already accepted to partici-
pate in the program. He informed the Committee that
Singapore is the premier hotel association throughout
the Asian countries, and UNLV is very flattered to be
asked to join them.
Upon questioning, Dean Christianson stated that if the
program should no longer be self-supporting, the pro-
gram would be discontinued.
Mrs. Price questioned if the program would move towards
a gambling degree instead of a hospitality degree, and
Dean Christianson responded that gambling is currently
illegal in Singapore and he did not see this happening
in the foreseeable future. However, in other countries
it could be possible that UNLV would be approached to
teach gaming courses.
(4) Information Only: Grading Policy - The ASUN at UNR
placed a survey in the Campus newspaper, "Sagebrush".
The results of that survey were reported to the Board,
as contained in Ref. ARS-4, filed in the Regents'
Office.
ASUN President Jim Grogan extended his appreciation to
the Committee to allow him to present the results of
the survey. He highlighted the results of the survey
that was placed in the "Sagebrush" during the Fall and
Spring semesters. Of the 131 students and faculty that
responded to the survey, 123 indicated that they were
either strongly opposed or opposed to the new grading
policy for a variety of reasons. The most prevalent
reason for opposition is the lower GPA this policy
creates for the students. He stated that based on the
evidence from the survey and other discussions with
students, ASUN has concluded that the current grading
policy is unpopular among both students and faculty at
UNR. Mr. Grogan requested that the Committee hold
further discussions with students regarding the major
issues, inconsistency of the policy, and lack of un-
derstanding on the part of the students and faculty.
Chairman Gallagher reminded the Committee that this
item was placed on the agenda as an "information" item.
She extended her appreciation to ASUN for the work they
have done on this issue. She suggested that the Com-
mittee conduct a study with the other institutions and
discuss this issue further with the Chancellor and
staff.
Mr. Klaich reflected on the process of how this change
came about, with one person placing a complaint and
the Committee reacting. He felt that this was a big
mistake because since then, not one person has favored
this policy change. This may just be a poor policy.
Chairman Gallagher suggested that the policy remain in
place while the Committee reviews the policy.
Interim Chancellor Richardson reminded the Committee
that the Board of Regents had a policy that required a
consistent grading policy throughout UCCSN; however, it
was learned that the policy was not being followed.
When this issue was raised by a student, the Board
requested that either the policy be changed to reflect
what was being practiced, or one policy be created to
make the grading policy consistent throughout the
System. The Board elected to make the grading policy
consistent throughout the System and this was approved
after much deliberation by the Academic Affairs Council
and students. The Chancellor's staff recommends that,
since this is the first year that the policy has been
in effect, it would be advantageous to research this
issue using the current academic year to see if grade
point averages were affected. After further research
is performed in a "scholarly" way, the issue will be
brought back to the Committee for consideration.
Dr. Derby pointed out that the current grading policy
allows students to seek out and avoid faculty who
utilize the plus and minus system.
Upon questioning, Interim Chancellor Richardson ex-
plained that CCSN used the plus and minus grading
system prior to this policy and it was the faculty's
prerogative to either confer plus/minor or straight
grades. With the current grading policy it allows
the faculty more flexibility in conferring grades.
However, some may say that this is the inconsistency
of the current grading policy.
Mrs. Sparks stated that the flaw with this policy is
that the Board has allowed for more flexibility; how-
ever, the students feel that it is unfair. She stated
that, in her opinion, the current policy benefits the
border-line students, courses are tougher to pass than
straight grades, and that the plus/minus grading policy
is much more fair to the students.
ASTM President Don Isler clarified that this issue was
raised by a TMCC student who was concerned about the
transferability between TMCC and UNR when the two
institutions had different grading standards. When the
Board of Regents approved the current grading policy,
it allowed for an inconsistency with faculty members
making the choice of which grading standards he/she was
going to use. In reference to "Academic Freedom", Mr.
Isler stated that this grading policy does not affect
this privilege. However, he noted that the problem
arises when different sections of a course are being
taught by several different faculty members who do not
use the same grading standards. Students then learn
to "shop" for instructors.
UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman John Swetnam stated that
he has calculated the different grading standards and
found only a .02% difference. He agreed with Interim
Chancellor Richardson that the current policy be con-
tinued for a year and then reviewed.
President Crowley concurred with the recommendation to
review this policy after it has been in place for a
full year. He felt that it will be impossible to
create a "perfect" grading policy. He stated that it
was the Campus base that is creating the problem. This
current grading policy has been a major change for UNR
and he has heard several cases in which this policy has
seemed to create anxiety for graduate students, Nursing
students, etc. Although he is not sure these cases are
found to be true, he agreed that the policy should be
reviewed after a year, and suggested that this matter
be reserved until such a study is completed.
Mr. Grogan clarified that it is the position of ASUN
to review this policy with the hope of seeking con-
sistency.
(5) New Business - Board of Regents - Mrs. Berkley request-
ed that the Board members quit denigrating the Board
of Regents. This Board has gone through some tough
issues over the years, and needs to start pulling to-
gether as a cohesive body.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee.
Mr. Graves seconded. Motion carried.
31. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held March 18, 1994, were made by Regent Nancy Price, Chair-
man.
(1) Information Only: Follow-Up Report on the Scholarship
Program Audit, TMCC - Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up audit report of the
Scholarship Program, TMCC, July 1, 1992 through June
30, 1993. The follow-up report is filed in Regents'
Office.
Dr. Hammargren stated that it would be too cumbersome
to obtain Committee member signatures on the minutes
of the TMCC Scholarship Committee. Mr. Love explained
that it was necessary to have some type of documenta-
tion of how the members voted on the scholarship re-
cipients. Mr. Jim Claybrook, TMCC Financial Aid Coun-
selor, indicated that each Committee member does sign
a voting ballot on recommendations for scholarship re-
cipients. It was determined that the ballots would
serve as the documentation, and that the Chairman of
the Committee would sign the minutes.
Chairman Price stated that the Audit Committee has
discussed the need for standard procedures throughout
the UCCSN. Mr. Love informed the Committee that each
institution probably has a procedures manual in place
along with the Board of Regents' Handbook and the State
Administrative Manual, but he was not aware of the dis-
tribution of these manuals. After a lengthy discussion
Chairman Price directed Mr. Love to draft a memorandum
for the Committee's approval that will inform Depart-
ments of standard issues that would be audited. This
information should aid each Department in addressing
issues before the internal audit team arrives to per-
form its audit.
Dr. Hammargren questioned the issue of deficit spending
by the TMCC Scholarship Program, and Mr. Love responded
that donors indicate that they will donate to a speci-
fic scholarship, but when the scholarship is awarded,
the money has not yet been received. The Scholarship
Committee then expends funds from other institutional
accounts to cover the scholarship until the donation
is received. He also explained that some scholarship
accounts are minimal and the institution contacts the
donors to request how they would like the donation
expended. Sometimes the donors request that the dona-
tion be returned to them, rather than placing the don-
ation in the general scholarship account. Chairman
Price stated that this is another issue that should
follow a standard procedure throughout the UCCSN.
(2) Information Only: Follow-Up Report on the Library
Audit, CCSN - Acting Director of Internal Audit John
Love presented the fofllow-up audit report of the
Library, CCSN, July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993.
The follow-up report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(3) Information Only: Follow-Up Report on the Nevada Small
Business Development Center, UNR - Acting Director of
Internal Audit John Love presented the follow-up audit
report of the Nevada Small Business Development Center,
UNR, January 1 through December 31, 1992. The follow-
up report is filed in the Regents' Office.
Chairman Price indicated that she had a problem with
this audit, in that this is a Center that teaches
others on how to go into business, and the audit
indicates that the Center does not conduct its own
business correctly. UNR Controller Tom Judy explained
that the reason for some of the audit issues is that
the Nevada Small Business Development Center was merged
with the Bureau of Economic Research during the time-
frame in which this audit was conducted. He stated
that his staff has since then performed its own study
of this Department and found them to be very coopera-
tive with the recommendations. Mr. Judy indicated
that he is satisfied with the Center's performance.
Mrs. Sparks requested a copy of Mr. Judy's follow-up
report on the Nevada Small Business Development Center
at UNR to be sent to each Committee member.
(4) New Business
A. Board of Regents - Mr. Love gave updated informa-
tion on the discussion held during the February 11,
1994 Audit Committee meeting regarding State Pur-
chasing. Mr. Ray Moran, Director of Purchasing
at UNR, contacted State Purchasing regarding the
markup issue (5% markup on items, 15% markup for
UNLV). It was explained that there is a 5% mark-
up on items purchased specifically for institutions
and a 15% markup on standard stock items. The
State Purchasing Department indicated that they
would be looking at this discrepancy and ways to
reduce this surcharge.
Mr. Love gave updated information on the discussion
held during the February 11, 1994 Audit Committee
meeting regarding Department of Personnal and
Affirmative Action at CCSN with regards to part-
time employees and SIIS. According to Mr. Mike
Sauer, Associate Vice President for Finance at
UNLV, SIIS does not have a limit of days in which
an employee can file for SIIS benefits.
Dr. Hammargren suggested that each institution re-
quire some type of documentation within a certain
timeframe from employees who are injured.
Mr. Love gave updated information on the Unrelated
Business Income Tax (UBIT). There is a need for a
consistent reporting format throughout the UCCSN.
The two events centers are major entities that UBIT
effects. Mr. Love conducted a meeting with the two
events centers and representatives from Deloitte &
Touche. It was determined at this meeting that
UCCSN's methods are reasonable, but there is a need
for more documentation.
Mr. Bryan Merryman, Manager of Deloitte & Touche,
discussed the cost of doing a Risk Analysis at this
time. It was determined that this would be very
costly to UCCSN to have an external audit company
perform this task. Mr. Merryman suggested that
each institution perform its own self-analysis be-
fore having Deloitte & Touche perform a Risk
Analysis.
Chairman Price requested Mr. Love to make a presen-
tation at the March 31-April 1, 1994 Board of Re-
gents' meeting regarding Deloitte & Touche's state-
ments on alumni organizations and foundations.
There seems to be a difference in opinion on the
functions and reporting structures of these en-
tities with regard to the use of the institution's
name by private organizations such as these for
fund raising.
Mr. Love informed the Committee that there is a
need for expertise in tax law, and he suggested
that the Committee address obtaining additional
funding for tax consulting. UCCSN must be held
responsible for all tax implications, and at this
time UCCSN does not have the expertise. Chairman
Price stated that she would be calling upon the
Audit Committee members at the March 31, April 1,
1994 Board of Regents' meeting to discuss their
personal views on the Board's fiscal reponsibili-
ties.
B. Public - Mr. Mark Alden, candidate for the Office
of Board of Regent, offered to do some research
on tax matters between public and private organi-
zations.
Upon request, Mr. John Love reported to the full Board of
Regents on various activities being performed by the UCCSN
Internal Audit Department.
Teleconference meeting with Thomas and Mack Center and
Lawlor Events Center to discuss accounting methods with
Deloitte & Touche representatives. It was determined that
there are obtainable accounting methods for the two entities
that will be implemented for a more consistent reporting
method.
The cost of doing a Risk Analysis at this time has been
discussed with Deloitte & Touche representatives. It was
determined that this would be very costly to UCCSN to have
an external audit company perform this task, and was sug-
gested that each institution perform its own self-analysis
before having Deloitte & Touche perform a Risk Analysis.
There is a need for expertise in tax law, which will require
additional funding for tax consulting. UCCSN must be held
responsible for all tax implications, and at this time UCCSN
does not have the expertise. Deloitte & Touche have been
approached and given UCCSN's priority items for the future.
Deloitte & Touche will present a proposal to the Audit
Committee for consideration.
Chairman Price requested each Audit Committee member to
discuss his personal views on the Board's fiscal responsi-
bilities.
Mrs. Sparks stated that as a former Audit Committee Chair-
man, she has worked closely with the auditors and there was
a time when the institutions were fearful of the audit proc-
ess, but have since come to respect the audit team. She
stated that most audits indicate that the program does not
have a procedures manual and the Audit Committee is working
on this issue to make it easier for the programs and the
auditors. The Board members become involved in the activi-
ties that are presented to the Audit Committee. She stated
that she was very comfortable with the audit process and
that the internal auditors are doing an outstanding job.
She mentioned that the external auditors have always given
positive remarks about the internal auditors, controllers
and staff members throughout the System. Mrs. Sparks stated
that there is a great need for more staff in the Internal
Audit Department. She commended the Internal Audit Depart-
ment for its hard work under these circumstances.
Mrs. Price stated that she is very concerned about UCCSN's
ability to meet its fiscal responsibility through the
internal and external audit process. The problems which
Nevada faces are also national problems. She highlighted
the following concerns and the complete report is on file
in the Regents' Office:
During a meeting with outside agencies and professional
groups it was expressed that there are concerns about
using correct codes, travel authorization and reimburse-
ment, and the UCCSN organizational chart.
Inventory control concerns were presented during a meet-
ing with the Business Center North. Suggested technol-
ogy and methods to improve the process were discussed.
It was reported that the two Business Centers use dif-
ferent methods and amounts for tracing and valuing
assets.
There is a lack of procedure manuals throughout the
System, particularly for cash control; telephone veri-
fication procedures; scholarship criteria and records;
record keeping for personnel time and travel; and
inventory.
A request was made to change the organization chart and
UCCSN Code to reflect the reporting structure for audi-
tors. Auditors should report directly to the Board of
Regents instead of the Vice Chancellor for Finance;
however, a compromise was made whereas the auditors now
report to the Chancellor. There is still concern for
that -- the auditors should report directly to the
Board of Regents.
Concern has been raised regarding the bid process for
UCCSN external auditors. This process has been delayed
based on an understanding of a contract extension due
to the transfer to the CUFS system.
The Investment Committee has addressed the problem of
balancing cash and reconciling bank statements in the
future with the positive pay process; however, there
is a grave problem in terms of liability, responsibil-
ity, and management from past activities.
She requested the Chancellor and staff to review and make
recommendations to her complete report and the following
recommendations:
The Audit Committee become a Committee of the Whole and
part of the regular Board meeting;
Standard practice be established to insure outgoing
Administrators be protected by an additional audit so
they are not used as scapegoats for any future prob-
lems;
Incoming Administrators are aware an audit will occur
when they leave;
The audit function should report to the Board and not
the Chancellor.
Mrs. Price expressed her appreciation to Acting Internal
Audit Director John Love.
Mrs. Sparks stated that Mrs. Price's remarks reflected that
the external audit management letters indicated that there
was a problem with cash control and reconciliation during
the last fiscal year. She stated, for the record, that this
issue was discussed at an Audit Committee meeting and was
determined that it is being dealt with on the institutional
level at this time. Mr. Love stated that a follow-up report
is forthcoming to the Audit Committee on this issue. He
clarified that personnel is making this their top priority
and will be making some modifications to the CUFS system in
balancing bank statements.
Mrs. Price stated that there are unfilled positions through-
out the System that need to be funded in order for audit is-
sues to be handled in a more efficient manner so that the
Board can be assured that UCCSN does have internal control
in place.
Mrs. Sparks emphasized that the criticism being made is
toward the delay in balancing bank statements, but there
was no manpower to address this issue. There is nothing
illegal about this issue. The Department has been charged
to perform a day-by-day reconciliation until it is resolved.
The new CUFS system should eliminate this problem after
modifications are made to the program. There is a great
need for more manpower. Mr. Love added that TMCC has
indicated that 10% of a person's time was originally allo-
cated to reconciling the bank statements, but it has been
increased to 60%. Mrs. Price responded that she felt a
disturbance because if the statements are not reconciled,
it is not the bank's responsibility to reconcile them, it
is UCCSN's responsibility. She did agree that there was
a problem with resources to correct these inequities and a
lack of procedures manuals throughout the System.
Mrs. Sparks moved to accept the report of the Audit Commit-
tee. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
32. Report and Recommendations of the Status of Women Committee
A report and recommendations of the Status of Women Commit-
tee meeting, held March 18, 1994, were made by Regent Jill
Derby, Chairman.
(1) Approved to Retain a Status of Women's Committee on the
Board of Regents - The Regents' ad hoc Ethnic Minority
Committee is proposing that a UCCSN Committee on Diver-
sity be formed to address issues of gender equity and
ethnic minority affairs. After considerable discus-
sion it was agreed that the Board should retain the
Status of Women Committee as a separate standing com-
mittee for a time so that activity would not be di-
luted. Mr. Klaich stated his recollection from past
meetings was that the scope of this Committee was to
be narrowed with the on-going work left to the Campus-
es. Mrs. Berkley agreed, adding that while there were
parallels and common areas, there were distinct focus-
es for each of the Committees. Dr. Kirland suggested
that the two Committees meet jointly twice a year to
collaborate on parallel issues.
(2) Reviewed the Update of Interim Report - On February 4,
1994, the Committee met to update the "Interim Report
and Recommendations of the Regents' Ad Hoc Committee
on the Status of Women", first published in 1992.
Changes proposed during the February meeting and input
received in the interim had been incorporated into a
draft document.
After discussion it was recommended that Recommenda-
tion #23 be changed:
The UCCSN Board of Regents has adopted a strategic
direction concerning diversity, as follows, "The
UCCSN will recognize and reflect the diversity of
society within its institutions." In order to
advance that stragic direction, it is recommended
the need for a high-level position within the
Chancellor's Office be immediately recognized by
the Board and that this person be charged with the
responsibility for facilitating diversity efforts
Systemwide. The Chancellor should bring recommen-
dations to the Board of Regents on how this might
be accomplished within existing structure and con-
straints.
Interim Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg explained that
for the last 3 legislative sessions the Chancellor's
Office has requested an additional position; however,
that has never been authorized and the likelihood of
it happening this session is not very good. Addi-
tionally, there are competing demands on other issues
for staff such as Audit, Assistant to the Chancellor
for Community Colleges, diversity, personnel, collec-
tive bargaining, and facilities management. And, while
it is agreed these are all important issues, the ques-
tion is how to accomplish these much desired goals.
Dr. Derby offered a new recommendation which would be
similar to that being discussed in the Ethnic Minority
Affairs Committee concerning the evaluation of Presi-
dents. Suggested wording was:
The Board shall designate that one criteria for
evaluating the performance of the UCCSN Presidents
will be their success in advancing gender equity
on their Campuses. Presidents are encouraged to
use a similar criteria for evaluating the perform-
ance of their Campus Administrators.
It was agreed that further discussion by the full Com-
mittee should be held at a future meeting on an asso-
ciated issue concerning the question of an employee
electing a reduction of tenure and then returning to
work.
Ms. Tamela Gorden asked that Campuses forward to her
examples of Campus accomplishments for inclusion in
the report.
(3) Discussion of Pending UCCSN Code Changes - The Commit-
tee continued the discussion regarding proposed changes
to the UCCSN Code. Code Section 6.6.8 refers to a
"reasonable time" for the President to reach a deci-
sion. TMCC has objected to this and has requested
that 30 calendar days be used instead. Mr. Donald
Klasic, General Counsel, stated he was unaware of any
complaints that the President did not respond in a
timely manner; therefore, he did not see the necessity
of the change. Ms. Bridgett Boulton, TMCC, stated
that while no formal complaints have been made that
the process was held up by the President, many in-
formal complaints have been made.
Ms. Connie Capurro, WNCC, and Dr. Dolores Brosnan,
UNLV, stated they supported TMCC's position. Ms. Helen
Jones, UNR, stated she felt UNR probably would also
support the change.
Mr. Klasic stated that the President must have the
final authority for discipline of an employee. He
cautioned that the more procedural barriers there are,
the more cause there is for others to sue the insti-
tution or the System.
Dr. Derby stated that she felt there was consensus,
therefore this would be a recommendation of the Com-
mittee.
The Code currently provides for complaints to be re-
ported to the Administrative Officer chosen by the
Campus. General Counsel Klasic had proposed that this
should be changed to the President since UNLV is the
only Campus with Administrative Officers. TMCC dis-
agreed and proposed that complaints be filed with the
Affirmative Action Officer, but have revised their
proposal to have complaints filed with the Administra-
tive Officer as is currently the practice. Mr. Klasic
stated that the reason to assign this function to the
President was that the President is involved with all
other functions. He stated he did not have a problem
with TMCC's proposed change. Dr. Brosnan stated that
it would be very intimidating for a student to have to
file a complaint with the President. Ms. Boulton stat-
ed that another reason to change is that complaints are
often "handled" or "squelched" at the President's Of-
fice level and would never be referred to the Adminis-
trative Officer.
Dr. Derby stated that a final draft of the report would
be circulated to the members of the Committee, and that
the final report would be presented to the Committee
and the Board at the May 19-20, 1994 meeting.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Status of Women Committee. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
03-31-1994