April 1-2, 1977
04-01-1977
Pages 77-110
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 1, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 N. Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John A. Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda D. Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Max Milam, UNR
President Lloyd P. Smith, DRI
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Mr. Richard Belaustegui, Unit
Dr. Paul Burns, UNLV Senate
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/South Senate
Dr. Thomas Hoffer, DRI Senate
Dr. James T. Richardson, UNR Senate
Mr. Dan Russell, CSUN
Mr. Jim Stone, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:15 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of February 18, 1977 were
submitted for approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
The Board of Regents adjourned and reconvened as the Nevada
Higher Education Commission and then as the Higher Education
Facilities Commission. Following completion of the business of
those two Commissions, the Board reconvened as a Board of
Regents.
2. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported in Ref. 2
(filed with permanent minutes) was recommended.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
3. Investment Advisory Committee
The report of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
February 18, 1977 was submitted (identified as Ref. 3 and
filed with permanent minutes). At the request of Mr. John
Buchanan, the following additions were made to that report:
5th paragraph reflecting sale of certain securities to
include the dollar amounts realized:
4,000 shares Standard Brands @ 27 $108,000
6,100 shares Houston Industries @ 33 201,300
2,060 shares General Electric @ 50 103,000
3,000 shares Warner-Lambert @ 29 87,000
2,000 shares Beatrice Foods @ 25 50,000
Commercial paper to mature totaling 202,700
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$752,000
6th paragraph reflecting investment of above proceeds
to include dollar amounts:
4,000 shares Pacific Gas & Electric @ 24 $ 96,000
6,000 shares Miles Laboratories @ 26 156,000
500,000 Government, Corporate or Agency Bonds,
short-term, yielding approximately 7%
500,000
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$752,000
Confirmation of the actions of the Committee reflected in
the minutes was requested.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
4. Jot Travis Student Union
Final drawings for the addition to the Jot Travis Student
Union were presented by Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect,
and by the firm of Casazza & Peetz, project arthitects. A
review of the project scope and budget was included with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 4 and filed with permanent
minutes).
In addition, plans for the remodel of the ground floor of
Juniper Hall for use by the Student Health Services was also
presented. Source of funding and project budget are as
follows:
Higher Education Capital Construction Fund $121,473
University Funds (Dimmick Estate) 128,527
$250,000
Construction $205,000
Contingencies 9,225
Inspection 6,000
Architect/Engineering Fees 27,675
Plan Checking 1,700
Bid Advertising 400
$250,000
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the final drawings for the addition to the Jot Travis
Student Union and the remodel of Juniper Hall. Bids for
construction and for the necessary revenue bonds will be
advertised and a report of the results will be included in a
subsequent agenda.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
5. Mackay School of Mines, UNR
President Milam reported that, at the request of the Senate
Finance Committee, he and Chancellor Humphrey, Dean Baker of
the Mackay School of Mines, and the Mackay School of Mines
Advisory Committee had met with the Senate Finance Committee
on Thursday, March 17, to discuss accreditation problems re-
vealed by the recent review of the School by the Engineering
Council for Professional Development. Certain materials
were given to the Senate Finance Committee with the explan-
ation that they had not yet been reviewed by the Board of
Regents but would be included on the April 1 agenda. Ma-
terials submitted were (a) a comparison of accrediation re-
quirements versus the program situation in the Mackay School
of Mines (identified as Ref. 5A and filed with permanent
minutes); and (2) a list of immediate remodeling and equip-
ment needs totaling $379,810, as prepared by Dean Baker
(identified as Ref. 5B and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Milam noted that on March 4, the Senate Finance Commit-
tee was requested to appropriate $47,537 as a priority item
for personnel in the Mackay School of Mines.
Dr. Milam recommended that in view of the accreditation
problems identified in the exit interview by ECPD, the
Legislature be requested to appropriate general fund money
in the amount of $379,810 for equipment and remodeling.
During the discussion which ensued concerning the Mackay
School of Mines, particularly with respect to the negative
report of the ECPD team, Chairman Buchanan questioned why
this matter had never been raised with the Board previously.
In response to that question, UNR Faculty Senate Chairman
Richardson reminded the Board that the matter of inadequate
funding had been raised over the past several years and
particularly in regards to the Mackay School of Mines.
There was also a suggestion by Chairman Buchanan that the
Administration seek to determine, well in advance of the
submission of a budget, the amount of money which the Gov-
ernor would support as an appropriation for the University
out of the general fund and then budget toward that amount.
Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Dr. Lombardi and Mrs.
Knudtsen expressed opposition to such an approach, pointing
out that it is the Board's prerogative to determine the
programs the University will offer and the funding which
is required to support those programs. Chancellor Humphrey
stated that the Board has an obligation to submit to the
Legislature that budget which it believes will adequately
fund the University at the level which the Board believes
is satisfactory. He suggested that the Board would wish
to fully explore all of the ramifications of the method of
budgeting as suggested by Chairman Buchanan. (Transcript
of discussion on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the President's recommenda-
tion that the Legislature be requested to appropriate
$379,810 for equipment and for remodeling of the Mackay
School of Mines. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
President Milam recalled that in February the Board had
authorized an allocation of $15,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Fund to begin architectural studies
of the Mackay School of Mines building in cooperation with
the State Public Works Board, in order that appropriate
planning can be done for the use of private funds and for a
later request for University capital improvement monies.
Mr. Harry Wood reported that a committee, consisting of Dean
Arthur Baker, Vice President Edward Pine, Director of Physi-
cal Plant Brian Whalen, and System Architect Harry Wood had
met on March 22 to discuss the designation of an architect-
engineer and to establish the scope of work for the feasi-
bility study for the Mackay School of Mines building which
could be accomplished with the funds allocated by the Board.
Mr. Wood presented a recommendation of the Committee that
the firm of Esherick, Homsey, Dodge, and Davis, with assist-
ance from Clark Gribben, Jack Means or John Webster Brown,
be selected to accomplish a feasibility study for the
following general purposes:
1. To develop a planning program in cooperation with the
Dean and faculty of the School of Mines and the Chancel-
lor's Office for a facility, meeting the educational
needs of this school.
2. To develop viable alternatives of building rehabilita-
tion and or expansion to afford the necessary physical
space required to satisfy the program.
3. To determine whether any or all of the existing building
can by made structurally safe for conformance with
adopted building codes and standards.
4. To develop estimates of cost based on the various
alternatives and structural requirements for a usable
facility.
5. To investigate and suggest architectural solutions that
maintain the integrity of the existing Campus quadrangle
and are consistent with the University's master
development plan.
6. To develop a construction timetable for the orderly
progress of the viable alternatives should any one of
them be authorized and funded.
7. To summarize these findings in a working document that
will provide a vehicle to secure private and/or public
capital improvement funds to accomplish the most viable
alternative.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
6. Program Name Change, UNR
President Milam requested that the name of the "Electronic
Technology" program be changed to "Electronics Engineering
Technology" and the degree be designated "Associate of
Science in Electronics Engineering Technology". Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
7. Creation of Advisory Committee, UNR
President Milam requested permission to establish a Type 2
Advisory Committee, consisting of seven members, for the
Criminal Justice Program. The list of proposed members was
included with the Executive Session agenda. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
8. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1977-78, UNR
Board of Regents policy (Title 4, Chapter 14, Sections 2 and
3 of the Board of Regents Handbook), provides that grants-
in-aid for tuition and registration fees may be provided to
undergraduate "students from other states and foreign
countries, not to exceed a number equal to three percent of
the total matriculated enrollment of students for the last
preceding Fall semester."
Based on the 1976 Fall enrollment, 227 grants-in-aid are
available for both out-of-state students and Nevada
residents. President Milam recommended these grants-in-aid
be allocated as follows for 1977-78:
In-State Out-of-State
Athletics 100 100
Music 44 30
Foreign 0 15
Other 83 82
227 227
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the allocations
as recommended. He noted, however, the increased interest
in marching bands for both UNR and UNLV and suggested that
the Board discuss the advisability of allocation of grants-
in-aid for that purpose.
In the discussion concerning marching bands, it appeared to
be the opinion of ASUN President Stone and President Milam
that there was little interest on the part of UNR students,
whereas, it was the opinion of CSUN President Russell that
UNLV students would be interested. It was also the opinion
of several of the Regents that there was substantial inter-
est among the members of the Las Vegas community, particu-
larly among the Boosters.
It was agreed that an advisory committee would be formed to
investigate the level of interest in a marching band and to
identify possible sources of funding.
Mrs. Fong moved to table discussion of the marching bands
until a subsequent meeting. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the allocation of grants-in-
aid as proposed by President Milam. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
9. Request for Delegation of Authority, UNR
President Milam recalled that in February the Board had
authorized the development of plans and specifications for
construction of a swimming pool at the S-Bar-S Ranch. He
reported that the plans for a 25' x 50' pool have been com-
pleted and bids for construction will be opened April 8,
1977. Cost is estimated at $30,000 and funds are available
from the S-Bar-S Trust account.
Dr. Milam requested that, in order for construction on the
pool to commence as soon as possible, authority to review
the bids and award the contract be delegated to the
Administration, with a report to be submitted to the May
meeting. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried with Mr. John Buchanan and Mrs. Fong
opposing.
Mrs. Fong stated that she opposed based on information which
had been given to her by an employee assigned to the S-Bar-S
Ranch during an inspection trip she had made to the ranch
the previous day. She was critical of the decision to place
the pool within an existing pool, thereby resulting in a
smaller pool than had been there previously. She suggested
that by placing the pool at a different site, a larger pool
could have been constructed.
Mr. John Buchanan expressed concern about the size of the
pool and about the quality of pools which the University has
recently had constructed on the UNR and UNLV Campuses.
Vice President Pine responded to Mrs. Fong's concerns by
noting that the existing pool had been condemned by the
State Health Department because it was constructed below
grade and was being contaminated by the adjacent river.
The new pool is to be constructed above grade, to prevent
a recurrence of the contamination, and is being placed in-
side the existing pool shell because it is the more appro-
priate location for the pool. He also pointed out that the
pool is not intended to serve as a facility for water sports
or competition, but is intended only as a recreational
facility for the youth groups using the facility in the
Summer.
10. Revision of Estimative Budgets and Approval of Fund
Transfers
UNR President Milam requested approval of the following
revisions of estimative budgets for 1976-77:
A. Mining Engineering Sales & Service - The following
revisions result from a larger opening balance than
anticipated and a projection of the expenditure of
these additional funds:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 3,000 $ 4,229 $ 7,229
Sales and Service 15,000 15,000
Total $18,000 $ 4,229 $22,229
Expenditures
Prof Salaries $ $ 2,900 $ 2,900
Wages 3,000 2,700- 300
Fringe Benefits 300 300
Out-of-State Travel 2,000 2,000 4,000
Operating 10,000 2,000 12,000
Ending Fund Balance 3,000 271- 2,729
Total $18,000 $ 4,229 $22,229
B. Geology-Geography Sales & Service - The following re-
visions result from a larger opening balance than antic-
ipated and a projection of the expenditure of these
additional funds:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,000 $ 686 $ 1,686
Outside Sales 4,000 5,938 9,938
MSM Sales & Service 4,000 5,000 9,000
Lambertucci Account 1,000 1,000-
Total $10,000 $10,624 $20,624
Expenditures
Prof Salaries $ 4,306 $ 4,306- $
Fringe Benefits 465 400- 65
Wages 300 300
Out-of-State Travel 2,000 1,000- 1,000
Operating 2,000 16,259 18,259
Ending Fund Balance 1,229 229- 1,000
Total $10,000 $10,624 $20,624
C. School of Medical Sciences Planning Development - The
School of Medical Sciences anticipates larger income
through gifts to this account and requests authoriza-
tion to utilize the funds in the following manner:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 200 $ $ 200
Gifts 2,000 600 2,600
Total $ 2,200 $ 600 $ 2,800
Expenditures
Class Salaries $ $ 65 $ 65
Fringe Benefits 7 7
Out-of-State Travel 265 265
Operating 2,000 463 2,463
Ending Fund Balance 200 200-
Total $ 2,200 $ 600 $ 2,800
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
#181 $3,420 to School of Medical Sciences, Student Affairs
and Administration Operating, to aid in the process-
ing of student applications. These funds will permit
a one-year lease of a magnetic card selectric type-
writer and a service contract.
#202 $673 to Curriculum & Instruction to provide salary
for a classified employee previously paid from non-
State funds.
#203 $150 to Sociology Operating to partially fund a DEC
Writer computer terminal.
#204 $6,000 to Library to provide wages for a portion of
the Spring semester.
#205 $500 to Curriculum and Instruction to provide wages
for the balance of the fiscal year.
#206 $100 to Recreation and Physical Education to provide
wages assistance for Rock Climbing course offered
during Spring semester.
#207 $500 to Foreign Languages Operating for purchase of
a mimeograph machine.
#208 $1,200 to Supervised Teaching Operating to cover an-
ticipated mileage reimbursement for Spring semester,
cost of student teaching handbooks, and Counseling
and Guidance Internships, and $350 to Fringe Benefits
to provide for required NIC coverage.
#211 $2,700 to Mathematics Professional Salaries - $1,500
for a letter of appointment for Spring semester, and
$1,200 for a letter of appointment for Summer for a
faculty member to update the material used in the
video tape class.
#217 $18,900 to Geology-Geography to provide matching
funds to secure a National Science Foundation grant
to replace obsolete and worn-out microscopes in the
Optical Mineralogy and Petrography Laboratory.
#219 $6,793 to Social Services and Corrections Profession-
al Salaries to support a .50 FTE position for balance
of year and $2,296 to Classified Salaries to support
a position for balance of fiscal year. These posi-
tions were previously supported by a grant which has
terminated. An additional $1,528 is required to pay
for accrued annual leave to a professional employee
whose contract has been converted from "A" to "B".
#220 $10,000 to Admissions and Records to provide for the
production of audio visual and other types of
informational materials for prospective students.
Other Funds
#180 $6,720 to Intercollegiate Athletics Operating. Funds
were originally budgeted in salaries and fringe
benefits in error.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
11. Housing Program, UNR
President Milam reported that HUD has announced that $155
million will be available to assist institutions in provid-
ing housing for students and faculty members by direct loans
for rehabilitation, alteration, erection or purchase of
dormitories. Applications must be made by August 15, 1977
for these loans which will be made at an interest rate of up
to 3%.
Dr. Milam requested that legislative authority be sought for
issuance of the $1.5 million in revenue bonds to be used to
improve married student housing at UNR. Several alterna-
tives are under consideration but require additional staff
work. These alternatives include one or more of the follow-
ing: (1) Rehabilitation of one or two buildings at Stead;
(2) new construction near the Reno Campus; or (3) remodeling
of White Pine Hall.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the Board seek the necessary
legislative authority which would permit the University to
apply for the HUD loan and to issue $1.5 million in revenue
bonds to improve married student housing at UNR.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
12. Restoration of Morrill Hall, UNR
Vice President Pine presented the architectural plans for
the restoration of Morrill Hall, noting that they have been
approved by the UNR Alumni Association. Project budget is
as follows:
Stabilization and new roof $ 91,256
Exterior restoration 72,076
Interior restoration 481,256
North porch addition 46,000
$690,588
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the architectural plans, noting that construction bids
will be requested as funding becomes totally available.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
13. Valley Road Farm Easement
President Milam reported that the City of Reno has requested
an easement on Wells Avenue and Valley Road on property
which is part of the Valley Road Farm. The easement is to
provide a bicycle path on the north side of Interstate 80.
The area involved is approximately 3,200 square feet and
will revert to the University if no longer used as a bicycle
path. President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval by the Board.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
14. Churchill County Agricultural Service Center
Vice President Pine presented the final plans for the
Churchill County Agricultural Service Center, to be con-
structed from a loan from the Valley Road Farm proceeds
and to be repaid monthly from lease income. Project
budget is as follows:
Engineering and Architect $ 14,000
Construction 153,000
Contingencies 15,300
Utility Connections 5,000
$187,300
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
15. Reorganization of Community College Division
President Donnelly presented a proposed reorganization of
the Community College Division designed to accommodate to
the reduction in staff which will be available to CCD Admin-
istration under the Executive Budget. Dr. Donnelly stated
that, in his opinion, this reorganization would permit the
President's Office of the Community College Division to con-
tinue to perform its two main functions: (1) planning, or-
ganizing and supervising the three Community Colleges, and
(2) providing services to the four Campuses.
As part of the reorganization, President Donnelly recom-
mended the following changes in titles within the
President's Office:
(1) Business Manager to Director of Business Services
(2) Administrative Assistant to the President to Director
of Instructional Services
(3) Public Information Officer to Director of Publications
and Student Services
The services provided by the President's Office would be
supervised in the following manner:
(1) Accounting - The accounting functions would come under
the general supervision of the Director of Business
Services, assisted by the Controller, with one
accountant being charged with the specific supervision
for WNCC and NNCC and the other accountant for CCCC.
(2) Fund and Grants - The Director of Instructional Serv-
ices would supervise and coordinate all of these pro-
grams for each Campus and the Director of Business
Affairs would be charged with the fiscal responsibility
for all these programs.
(3) Instructional - These duties would be handled jointly
by the Director of Publications and Student Services
and the Director of Instructional Services.
(4) Registration/Finance - The Controller would have the
supervisory responsibility for these services with the
two previously mentioned accountants having direct
responsibility for their Campuses. Each Campus would
have a cashier to work directly with the personnel
mentioned above.
(5) Purchasing - The Purchasing Agent under the direct
supervision of the Director of Business Services would
handle these duties for WNCC and NNCC. The Director of
Purchasing at CCCC under supervision of the Director of
Business Services would handle these duties for CCCC.
(6) Personnel - The President would be responsible for all
full-time professional contracts and personnel. The
Executive Vice President of each Campus would be re-
sponsible for all part-time professional contracts and
personnel as well as all classified personnel. Com-
pliance with Affirmative Action and Title IX guide-
lines would be the responsibility of each Executive
Vice President.
(7) Budgeting - These duties would be handled by the
Director of Business Services under the direct
supervision of the President.
The revised budget which results from this reorganization
necessitates the elimination of the following professional
and classified positions:
(1) Assistant to the President (CCD)
(2) Personnel Director (CCD)
(3) Executive Dean of Administrative Services (CCCC)
(4) Associate Dean of Administrative Services (CCCC)
(5) Coordinator of Finance (CCCC)
(6) Assistant to the Purchasing Agent (CCCC)
(7) Principal Clerk Typist (CCD)
(8) Four Account Clerks (CCCC)
The revised budget request reflects a net total of $479,538
for 1977-78 and $494,065 for 1978-79, as compared with a
current work program figure of $609,792.
Chancellor Humphrey joined President Donnelly in recommend-
ing this reorganization and requested authority to transmit
the proposal to the Legislature as a compromise between the
original UNS budget request and the Executive Budget
recommendation.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
16. WNCC/South Campus Summer School Budget, 1977, Approval of
Fund Transfers, and Revision of Estimative Budgets, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
Summer School budget for WNCC, South Campus, for 1977:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,092
Student Fees 13,273
$15,365
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 7,000
Fringe Benefits 908
Operating 2,300
Ending Fund Balance 5,157
$15,365
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
transfer from the Contingency Reserve, WNCC/South Campus:
#1126 $11,000 to Instruction Operating for purchase of
Business instructional equipment, Law Enforcement
instructional equipment, Science instructional
equipment, film strips, maps and office equipment.
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
revisions to 1976-77 Estimative Budgets:
A. Child Care Center at Clark County Community College
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 524 $ $ 524
Fee Income 6,500 5,000 11,500
Total $7,024 $5,000 $12,024
Expenditures
Prof Compensation $2,524 $4,400 $ 6,924
Out-of-State Travel 500 400- 100
Operating 3,500 1,500 5,000
Ending Fund Balance 500 500-
Total $7,024 $5,000 $12,024
B. Food Services, Clark County Community College
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,750 $ $ 2,750
Sales & Services 137,500 93,000 230,500
Total $140,250 $93,000 $233,250
Expenditures
Class Compensation $ 21,969 $ $ 21,969
Wages Compensation 2,472 2,472
Out-of-State Travel 2,500 2,500
Operating 102,809 100,000 202,809
Ending Fund Balance 10,500 7,000- 3,500
Total $140,250 $ 93,000 $233,250
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
17. Bid Opening, Fuel Oil Tank Installation, WNCC/North
President Donnelly reported that bids were opened March 16,
1977, by the State Public Works Board, for the installation
of a fuel oil tank at WNCC in Reno. Bid results were as
follows:
A and A Plumbing and Heating $ 6,094.00
Petroleum Engineering 7,048.50
Paul's Plumbing Combustion and Equip. Co. 7,982.00
Savage and Son, Inc. 8,900.00
Hansen Mechanical 13,400.00
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board concur in the award by the State Public Works
Board of a contract to A and A Plumbing and Heating in the
amount of $6,094.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
18. Applied Physiology Laboratory, DRI
President Smith reported that the DRI National Advisory
Board, the DRI Senate and the UNLV Biology Department have
recommended that the DRI Applied Physiology Laboratory be
transferred to UNLV and be administratively supervised by
the UNLV Biology Department. President Smith and President
Baepler concurred in the proposed transfer. It was also
noted that Dr. Bruce Dill, founding Director of the Labo-
ratory, has resigned effective June 30, 1977. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval, effective immediately.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
19. Solar Research Facility
President Smith reported the following bids received by the
State Public Works Board on March 30, 1977:
Base Alt A B C Total
Cloud's Landscpg $8,778 $ 357.50 $168 $200 $ 9,503.50
ABC Landscpg 8,692 420.00 270 350 9,732.00
Artus Landscpg 5,200 4,130.00 400 450 10,180.00
Howard's Landscpg 9,498 490.00 405 400 10,793.00
Alternate A - Increase quantities in designated areas by
7 tons each.
Alternate B - Increase size of Photinia to 15 gallons.
Alternate C - Increase size of Arizona Cypress to 15
gallons.
President Smith and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board of Regents concur in the award by the State Public
Works Board of a contract to Cloud's Landscaping in the
amount of $9,503.50 (base bid plus all alternates).
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
20. Amendment to DRI Financial Plan
President Smith requested authorization to amend the 1976-77
Financial Plan for DRI by transfer of $4,000 from the
Reserve for Unrealized Income (Indirect Cost Recovery) to
Fund Recruiting and Screening Accounts (at $2,000 each) for
the Executive Directors of the Energy and Atmospheric Envi-
ronment Center and the Water Resources Center. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
21. Revision of Estimative Budgets, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following revi-
sions of the Estimative Budgets for 1976-77:
A. Energy and Atmospheric Environment Center Indirect Cost
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Indirect Cost Recovery $75,000 $48,540 $123,540
Expenditures
Prof Salaries $ $18,000 $ 18,000
Tech Salaries 12,000 12,000
Fringe Benefits 3,540 3,540
Operating 75,000 15,000 90,000
Total $75,000 $48,540 $123,540
B. Water Resources Center Administration
Revenue $30,000 $35,070 $ 65,070
Expenditures
Prof Salaries $ $28,000 $ 28,000
Tech Salaries 3,600 3,600
Fringe Benefits 3,470 3,470
Operating 30,000 30,000
Total $30,000 $35,070 $ 65,070
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
22. Approval of Fund Transfer, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following fund
transfer:
#77-016 $52,119 from the Energy Studies and Reorientation
Reserve to Energy Studies to provide salary
funding.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
23. Registration Fee/CSUN Fee
President Baepler recalled that in earlier action by the
Board, the consolidated registration fee as of Fall, 1977
was set at $21 per credit at UNLV, $22 per credit at UNR,
and $13 per credit at CCD. Distribution of that fee was
also determined by the Board. President Baepler reported
that CSUN has requested than an additional $1 per credit be
assessed UNLV students and that the proceeds of the increase
for undergraduate students registering for seven credits or
more be added to the CSUN budget.
Dr. Baepler recommended approval, noting that this would
bring the consolidated fee for UNLV to $22 per credit,
effective Fall, 1977. He further recommended that the
proceeds of the fee increase for undergraduate students
registering for six or fewer credits, and for all graduate
students, be placed in an Academic Scholarship Fund to
provide scholarships each year for UNLV students. He
estimated that this would provide $26,300 for this fund for
1977-78 and a proposed policy statement governing this
scholarship fund would be presented to the May meeting.
The funds available to CSUN from the proposed increase is
estimated at $145,600 for 1977-78, and would be budgeted by
CSUN for the radio station, the newspaper, special events,
and a full-time business manager, with exact allocations to
be reflected in the CSUN budget when it is presented for
Board review.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the proposed
increase in the consolidated fee.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason.
Mr. John Buchanan said that as a graduate student he object-
ed to being assessed for scholarships and moved to amend the
motion to provide that the fee increase not be assessed
graduate students and undergraduates registered for six or
fewer credits. Motion to amend was not seconded.
Mr. Karamanos moved to amend to provide that the monies re-
sulting from the $1 increase paid by graduate students be
utilized on behalf of graduate students at the discretion
of the President. Motion to amend seconded by Miss Mason,
failed by the following roll call vote:
No - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong,
Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi
Yes - Mr. Karamanos, Miss Mason
Abstain - Mr. Ross (Dr. Fred Anderson not present)
Main motion then failed by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. Karamanos, Dr. Lombardi,
Mr. Ross
No - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mrs. Knudtsen
Abstain - Miss Mason
President Baepler requested approval of the proposed fee
increase of $1 with the disposition of the proceeds of the
increase paid by graduate students and undergraduates
registered for six or fewer credits to be determined at a
later meeting.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos.
Mr. Karamanos moved to table. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Mrs. Knudtsen assumed the Chair.
Mr. James Buchanan moved to reconsider the closing of
Tonopah Hall. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried
without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 2:00 P.M.
24. UNLV Summer Salary Schedule for 1977
President Baepler presented the following recommendation
for the Summer 1977 Salary Schedule:
1976 Schedule Per Cr Hr 1977 Schedule Max Per Cr
B Contract Salary Salary B Contract Salary Hr Salary
$17,600 and up $550 $17,600 and up $550
16,000 to 17,599 500 16,000 to 17,599 500
14,450 to 15,999 450 14,400 to 15,999 450
12,800 to 14,399 400 12,800 to 14,399 400
9,120 to 12,799 1/32 of B 11,200 to 12,799 Contract
Salary up to 11,199 300
Visiting Faculty
Full Professor $500 Full Professor $500
Associate Professor 405 Associate Prof 425
Assistant Professor 320 Assistant Prof 350
Instructor 250 Instructor 300
Lecturer 300-500
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
25. Intercollegiate Athletics Contributions, UNLV
President Baepler noted that Mr. Leland Backus, an attorney
from Las Vegas, had written earlier in the month requesting
a discussion by the Board of the increase in the Intercol-
legiate Athletics Scholarship donation. President Baepler
stated that in a subsequent discussion Mr. Backus had ex-
pressed himself as being satisfied with the reasons for the
increase and was continuing as a donor to the program. Dr.
Baepler noted that the increase referred to was in the
amount of $100 and the 1977 campaign is going very well.
Chairman Buchanan suggested that a meeting be scheduled at
UNLV to provide an opportunity for an exchange of informa-
tion between the University and the community concerning
the fund drive for Intercollegiate Athletics.
26. Zora Faye Grant Bequest
President Baepler recalled that the February gift list for
UNLV had reported $117,053.02 received from the estate of
Zora Faye (Mrs. Archie) Grant. Mrs. Grant's will provides
that the funds are for UNLV "... on the condition that such
share be used ... for the purchase of books for the library
...". President Baepler requested that this money be desig-
nated by the Board as a fund functioning as an endowment,
with the income designated for the purchase of books for
the UNLV library. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
27. Approval of Fund Transfers and Revision of Estimative
Budgets, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
From Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#77-113 $1,800 to English Department to provide addition-
al wages for grading assistance and library inven-
tory.
#77-118 $4,000 to Library to provide additional operating
funds for the balance of the fiscal year.
#77-120 $8,140 to Nursing to replace funds which were
transferred out when position was not filled.
#77-139 $2,200 to Information & Publications to provide
wages for part-time student help for balance of
fiscal year.
#77-142 $1,000 to Dean's Office, College of Education, to
cover anticipated expenses and student teaching.
From Contingency Reserve, Intercollegiate Athletics
#77-132 $16,000 to Operating to provide funds for purchas-
ing of supplies and equipment, telephone and
postage, and other miscellaneous expenses.
From Contingency Reserve, Statewide Programs
#77-144 $2,060 to UNLV Museum to provide additional wages
for balance of fiscal year.
President Baepler requested approval of the following
revisions of estimative budgets for 1976-77:
A. Research and Administration - To correct amount of
opening cash balance and provide for expenditure of
increased revenue:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 5,000 $ 5,400 $10,400
Indirect Cost Recovery 10,000 2,000 12,000
Total $15,000 $ 7,400 $22,400
Expenditures
Wages Compensation $ $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Out-of-State Travel 10,000 10,000
Operating 3,000 4,000 7,000
Ending Fund Balance 2,000 1,900 3,900
Total $15,000 $ 7,400 $22,400
B. Childrens Theatre - To provide for expenditure of
revenue in excess of that originally budgeted:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,640 $ $ 1,640
Ticket Sales 6,750 2,000 8,750
Total $ 8,390 $ 2,000 $10,390
Expenditures
Prof Compensation $ 1,600 $ $ 1,600
Wages Compensation 2,260 2,260
Out-of-State Travel 1,250 1,100- 150
Operating 3,000 3,100 6,100
Ending Fund Balance 280 280
Total $ 8,390 $ 2,000 $10,390
C. CSUN
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 24,000 $ $ 24,000
Student Fees 130,000 130,000
Miscellaneous 36,260 15,000 51,260
Total $190,260 $15,000 $205,260
Expenditures
Class Compensation $ 8,043 $ $ 8,043
Wages Compensation 11,900 5,000 16,900
Operating 154,317 10,000 164,317
Out-of-State Travel 2,000 2,000
Ending Fund Balance 14,000 14,000
Total $190,260 $15,000 $205,260
D. Continuing Education - To provide for expenditure of
student fees in excess of that originally budgeted:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 87,883 $ $ 87,883
Student Fees 480,000 189,000 669,000
Total $567,883 $189,000 $756,883
Expenditures
Prof Compensation $280,508 $ $280,508
Class Compensation 62,093 62,093
Wages Compensation 10,000 16,000 26,000
Operating 135,000 170,000 305,000
Out-of-State Travel 3,500 3,000 6,500
Ending Fund Balance 76,782 76,782
Total $567,883 $189,000 $756,883
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
28. Tentative Professional Salary Schedule
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that if the Legislature has
authorized an appropriation before the May 13 meeting of
the Board of Regents, it would be desirable that the tenta-
tive Work Program for 1977-78 be reviewed at that meeting
and the Master List of Professional Positions be approved
so that contracts can be issued and the final Work Program
adopted on June 17.
Dr. Humphrey recalled that the Board's budget request for
1977-78 included a 10% increase in average compensation for
faculty. The Executive Budget included an average increase
of 5.5% for all faculty, plus an additional 2.5% for faculty
budgeted in the Instruction and Departmental Research func-
tional areas, and provided no increases for those making
$35,000 or more.
A recommendation of the UNLV Senate concerning faculty
compensation was included with the agenda. Dr. Humphrey
stated that recommendations from other Senates and from the
UNS Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Compensation will be
reported when received.
Dr. Humphrey also noted that in order for development of the
1977-78 Work Program to proceed, a tentative 1977-79 rank
and salary pattern was included with the Work Program
instructions which were distributed to the Divisions. This
tentative schedule provides a 5.5% increase for faculty
moved ahead one step from 1976-77. The instructions also
call for work programming an additional 2.75% for merit in-
creases. A further note was included to the effect that
salaries recommended for faculty included in the position
evaluation study would be subject to reconsideration when
the results of that study are known.
Dr. Humphrey requested that the Board concur in the use of
the tentative salary schedule and the work programming of
2.75% for merit increases in order that development of a
Work Program may continue, pointing out that if the appro-
priation falls below the amount anticipated, the money al-
located to merit increases would have to be reexamined. On
the other hand, if appropriations are more than the tenta-
tive figures being used, it may be possible to revise the
schedule. Final action on a rank and salary pattern will
be scheduled for the May meeting at which time all faculty
recommendations will be available.
President Milam stated that an 8-1/4% increase does not
leave sufficient funds for other areas of UNR. He reported
that the UNR Senate has endorsed a 5.3% across-the-board
increase with additional merit money to provide a merit
increase for one third of the faculty, totaling a 6.1%
increase in professional compensation.
Chancellor Humphrey acknowledged the insufficiency of funds,
noting that if funds were available, he would be recommend-
ing a 12.3% increase in professional compensation. His
recommendation is aimed toward staying as close to the sal-
ary goal as possible within the limits of funds which are
anticipated will be available. Dr. Humphrey further noted
that the proposed 8-1/4% increase will work reasonably well
for all Divisions with the exception of UNR. He stressed
the necessity of proceeding with a tentative salary schedule
and requested authorization to project the 8-1/4% increase
with the alternative of some other figure for UNR to be
considered at the May meeting.
It was agreed that the Board would not oppose the procedure
described by Chancellor Humphrey.
29. Selection of Architects and Engineers for UNS Capital
Improvement Projects
Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, presented the following
recommendations for consulting architects and engineers for
nomination to the State Public Works Board for the 1977-81
Capital Improvement Program:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
1. Remodel Tonopah Hall
Recommendation: Edward Delorenzo
Alternate: Tom Dobrusky
2. Remodel Old Gymnasium/New Museum, Phase II;
Alterations to Science Hall; Addition to Business
Services Building; and Athletic Field Storage
Recommendation: Cambeiro and Cambeiro
Alternate: Fred Doriot
3. Expansion of the Central Management System; Air
Condition Grant Hall
Recommendation: Dwyer, Lober and Cohen, Inc.
Alternate: D'Autremont, Helms and Associates
4. Campus Site Improvements including East-West Mall;
Southside Parking Lot; Flamingo Access Road; Land-
scaping at Maryland Parkway; Security Lighting at
Physical Education Complex; and Windbreak Multi-
Purpose Field
Recommendation: Boyle Engineering Company in
association with one of the landscape architects
listed below.
Alternate: Montgomery Engineers in association
with one of the landscape architects listed below.
Landscape Architects: a. Charles Saladino, ASLA
b. Melvin Lee Associates,
ASLA
c. Arbegast and Newton, ASLA
5. Addition to Dickinson Library
Recommendation: James B. Mc Daniel in association
with one of the consulting architects listed below.
Alternate: Jack Miller and Associates in associ-
ation with one of the consulting architects listed
below.
Consulting Architect: a. John Carl Warnecke and
Assoc - San Francisco
b. Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill - San Francisco
6. Addition to Chemistry Building (Observatory)
Recommendation: Jack Miller and Associates
Alternate: Leo Borns
7. Addition to Life Sciences Building (Greenhouse)
Recommendation: Jack Miller and Associates -
Architects of Record
8. Master Plan
Recommendation: John Carl Warnecke and Associates
- San Francisco
Alternate: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill - San
Francisco
B. University of Nevada, Reno
1. Master Plan
Recommendation: John Carl Warnecke and Associates
- San Francisco
Alternate: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill - San
Francisco
2. Development of site presently occupied by the
existing Rifle Range to be demolished; Walks and
Roads to Getchell Library; Development of site
presently occupied by the existing Electrical
Engineering and Mechanic Arts Building to be
demolished
Recommendation: Melvin Lee Associates, ASLA
Alternate: Charles Saladino, ASLA
3. Remodeling the Old Gymnasium; University Services
Building; Home Economics Building; Church Fine Arts
Building and Getchell Library
Recommendation: Rodger Simpson
Alternate: Edward Parsons
4. Campus Site Improvements; including the extension
and landscaping of the North Parking Lot; Access
Road to the Medical School; and Paving/Landscaping
at Agriculture, Morrill, Mackay Science, and
Renewable Resources Building
Recommendation: SEA Engineers in association with
one of the landscape architects listed below.
Alternate: Sharp-Krater and Associates with one of
the landscape architects listed below.
Landscape Architect: a. Arbegast and Newton, ASLA
b. Melvin Lee Associates,
ASLA
c. Charles Saladino, ASLA
5. College of Business Administration Building
Recommendation: Vhay and Ferrari, Ltd., in
association with one of the consulting architects
listed below.
Alternate: Dolven, Larson and Daniels in assoc-
iation with one of the consulting architects
listed below.
Consulting Architect
for Design: a. John Carl Warnecke and
Associates - San Francisco
b. Harry Weese and Associates
Chicago
c. Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill - San Francisco
d. The Architects
Collaborative - Cambridge
6. Addition to Church Fine Arts Building, Phase I
Recommendation: Sheehan and Haase
Alternate: Vhay and Ferrari, Ltd.
C. Community College Division
1. Northern Nevada Community College - Campus
Improvements
Recommendation: Hewitt Wells
Alternate: Arne Purhonen
2. Western Nevada Community College/Carson City -
Campus Improvements
Recommendation: Charles Saladino, ASLA
Alternate: Arbegast and Newton, ASLA
3. Western Nevada Community College/Reno, Phase III
Recommendation: Dolven, Larson and Daniels
Alternate: Casazza, Peetz and Associates
Consulting Architect for Planning and Design:
Ernest Kump and Associates - Palo Alto
4. Clark County Community College/West Charleston
Campus
Recommendation: Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall
Alternate: Gerald Moffitt and Associates in
association with one of the following consultants
for planning:
a. Caudill Rowlett Scott - Houston
b. Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum - San Francisco
c. Perkins and Wills - Chicago
d. Wurster, Bernardi and Emmons - San Francisco
e. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill - San Francisco
5. Clark County Community College/Henderson Campus
Recommendation: Gerald Moffitt and Associates
Alternate: Jack Miller and Associates
6. Western Nevada Community College/Carson City
Addition
Recommendation: Casazza, Peetz and Associates
Alternate: Sheehan and Haase
7. Western Nevada Community College/Fallon Campus
Recommendation: Daniel, Mann, Johnson and
Mendenhall
Alternate: Dolven, Larson and Daniels
D. Desert Research Institute
1. Desert Research Institute, Southern Nevada Facility
Recommendation: Leo Borns
Alternate: Jack Miller and Associates
E. University of Nevada System
1. Remodel Water Resources Building, Computing Center
Recommendation: Raymond Hellmann
Alternate: Edward Parsons
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Mr. John Buchanan stated that he believed the diversity
shown in the recommended selection of architects was good,
better than it has been in the past, and that he was pleased
to see that it was proposed to bring in outside consulting
architects who are from more competitive areas who will lend
their expertise to capital improvements which take place on
the Campuses.
30. USUNS Constitution
The Officers recommended approval by the Board of the pro-
posed constitution of the United Students of the University
of Nevada System (identified as Ref. 33 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
31. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chairman Buchanan requested an allocation not to exceed
$1,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account
to pay for the attendance of three Regents at the National
Conference on Trusteeship in Williamsburg, Virginia, on
March 13-15, 1977, sponsored by the Association of Governing
Boards. This amount is necessary to augment the Board's
out-of-state travel account to offset the estimated total
cost of $1,000 for attendance at the conference.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
32. Revision of Estimative Budgets
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following
revisions to Estimative Budgets:
A. Press Sales Account - There is a considerably larger
than anticipated opening cash balance and an additional
Bicentennial grant has been received. This revision
will provide increased spending authority to facilitate
maximum publishing by the Press during the current
fiscal year.
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Balance $ 5,000 $29,995 $34,995
Book Sales 52,000 52,000
Bicentennial Grant 2,500 2,500
Total $57,000 $32,495 $89,495
Expenditures
Out-of-State Travel $ 750 $ $ 750
Operating 51,250 27,495 78,745
Ending Fund Balance 5,000 5,000 10,000
Total $57,000 $32,495 $89,495
B. Northern Nevada Computer Facilities General Sales To
provide for expenditure of funds transferred from
Computing Center General Sales Account to fund
anticipated expenditures by this unit of the Computing
Center for the balance of the current fiscal year:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $75,083 $43,645 $118,728
Expenditures
Operating $75,083 $43,645 $118,728
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
33. Establishment of Managerial Group
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the U. S. Energy Research
and Development Administration (ERDA) has requested that a
Managerial Group for the University of Nevada System be
designated and authorized to negotiate, execute and admin-
ister contracts involving classified information. Dr.
Humphrey recommended compliance with this request by adop-
tion of the following resolution:
NO. 77-1
BE IT RESOLVED that the following officers of the University
of Nevada System shall be known as the Managerial Group as
described in the Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding
Classified Information:
Dr. Neil D. Humphrey, Chancellor
Dr. Donald H. Baepler, President, UNLV
Dr. Max Milam, President, UNR
Dr. Lloyd P. Smith, President, DRI
AND BE IT RESOLVED that these officers, acting as the
Managerial Group, have been processed or will be processed
for a personnel clearance for access to classified infor-
mation to the level of the facility clearance granted to
this institution, as provided for in the aforementioned
Industrial Security Manual;
AND BE IT RESOLVED that the said Managerial Group is hereby
delegated all of the Board's duties and responsibilities
pertaining to the protection of classified information under
classified contracts of the Department of Defense or User
Agencies of its Industrial Security Program awarded to the
University of Nevada System;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following members of the
of the Board of Regents shall not require, shall not have,
and can be effectively excluded from access to all classi-
fied information in the possession of the University of
Nevada System, and do not occupy positions that would enable
them to affect adversely the policies and practices of the
University of Nevada System, in the performance of classi-
fied contracts for the Department of Defense or User
Agencies of its Industrial Security Program, awarded to the
University of Nevada System, and need not be processed for
a personnel clearance:
Fred M. Anderson, M. D. Molly F. Knudtsen
James L. Buchanan, II Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
John A. Buchanan Brenda D. Mason
Lilly Fong John Tom Ross
Chris N. Karamanos
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
34. 1977 Summer Salary Schedule, UNR
President Milam recommended the following salary policy,
adopted for UNR in 1976, be continued in 1977:
Salaries for resident staff appointed to teach in the
Summer will be determined on the basis of the existing
formula, but with the following ceilings per rank:
Formula: Individual's Current Contract x .75 = Summer
Salary per credit
Ceilings per rank:
Instructor $325 per credit
Assistant Professor 400 per credit
Associate Professor 475 per credit
Professor 550 per credit
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
35. Request for Right-of-Way Easement, UNR
President Milam reported that the State Public Works Board
has requested a 10-foot easement, 32.06 feet in length, to
provide for a sewer connection for the Department of Human
Resources Facility on the UNR Campus. President Milam and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
36. Chancellor's Report
A. Dr. Humphrey reported the following legislative
committee hearings:
(1) A hearing the previous Thursday before Government
Relations Committee concerning AB 545 which would
require the University to once again become subject
to the State Purchasing Act in all of its aspects.
The University is now partially excluded. It
appears that the people on the Committee, some of
whom were sponsors of the bill, are satisfied that
the present method is satisfactory and the matter
should be dropped.
(2) A hearing on April 5 before the Human Resources and
Facilities Committee concerning SB 389 and SJR 16,
both of which have as their purpose the separation
of the Community Colleges from the Board of
Regents.
Chairman Buchanan requested comments from President
Donnelly concerning the legislation.
Dr. Donnelly stated that he did not wish to testify
for or against the bills but had been requested to
talk with the Committee about how other Community
Colleges throughout the country are organized.
Chancellor Humphrey requested that he be allowed to
represent the Board in opposing this legislation,
stating that he believed the most effective
administration of higher education in a state the
size of Nevada is under one Board. If the bill is
to be approved, he stated, he believed it would be
in the best interests of the Community Colleges and
the residual part of the System that some changes
be made in the legislation.
Following discussion concerning the proposed
legislation, Dr. Anderson moved that the Board go
on record as endorsing the University System as it
is now structured. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried with Mrs. Fong and Mrs. Knudtsen
abstaining.
Chairman Buchanan commented that it was his
interpretation of the foregoing motion that the
Board was on record as opposing the separation of
the Community Colleges from the University System
and he requested the Officers to support that
position before the Legislature.
B. Dr. Humphrey reported that a suit had been filed
concerning the access of handicapped students to the
Campus and requested a report from Counsel Larry Lessly.
Mr. Lessly reported briefly on a suit filed by the
American Civil Liberties Union, on behalf of two
handicapped students, filed as a class action.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that all laws have been
followed for new construction, with the UNLV and CCD
facilities in very good shape. However, the UNR Campus
is old and only limited progress has been made. He
recommended the Board approve a request to the Governor
and the Legislature for an appropriation of $1 million
from the State's general fund surplus to the State
Public Works Board in order that it might be used over
the next two years for solution of the most serious of
the University's access problems.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
C. President Milam reported that KOLO-TV station had been
destroyed by fire the previous evening and the Univer-
sity had been tentatively approached concerning the use
of the UNR facilities on a temporary basis. He request-
ed approval of such a lease in principle. Chancellor
Humphrey noted that a similar situation had been ap-
proved by the Board for UNLV following a fire in a Las
Vegas television station.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 23, Registration Fee/CSUN Fee -
President Baepler suggested that the revenues derived from
the $1 increase in the consolidated fee assessed under-
graduates registering for six or fewer credits and graduate
students be used for the purchase of library books.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval of the fee increase as pro-
posed, with the revenue derived from students eligible for
for membership in CSUN returned to the CSUN budget, and the
remaining funds (i. e., those derived from undergraduates
registering for six or fewer credits and graduate students)
added to the Library budget for purchase of books. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
37. Tonopah Hall
President Baepler recalled the reasons for the Board's
earlier action in directing that Tonopah Hall be converted
from a dormitory to an office and classroom building. He
noted that the dormitory has not been able to sustain it-
self financially and still owes $180,000 to the Capital
Improvement Fee fund; it does not make enough money to main-
tain itself, and it has not been successful programmatical-
ly. Dr. Baepler further noted that the Campus is now so
crowded that the space is badly needed for classrooms and
offices.
In the discussion following, Mr. Karamanos charged that the
dormitory was badly managed, and was unsafe in the event of
fire. He said that he had visited the building about a
month previous and had observed that the cement steps were
missing and stated that in the event of a fire, the occu-
pants could not get down from the top floor. He also stated
that he had been told by a staff member charged with the op-
eration of the building that the building was a fire trap
and the Administration had been told of the problem and had
not listened.
Dr. Humphrey stated that members of the Administration,
including himself, had been in the building many times and
had not identified a problem with the fire escape. He
suggested that if the situation is as represented by Regent
Karamanos, the dormitory be closed immediately and steps be
taken to correct the problems. A short recess was called
during which the officers conferred, following which Dr.
Baepler reported that the UNLV operations and maintenance
people had been instructed by telephone to effect immediate
repairs and to arrange for an immediate inspection by the
Fire Marshall to ascertain whether the building is livable
and to point out those immediate repairs that must be made
to make the building safe.
Mr. Karamanos moved that Tonopah Hall be kept in operation
as a dormitory until alternative student housing is provid-
ed. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried by the following
roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos, Dr. Lombardi, Miss
Mason, Mr. Ross
Not Voting - Mr. James Buchanan
38. New Business
(1) Miss Mason expressed concern about graduates who cannot
find jobs and suggested some study be done of utilizing
work/study funds to establish internships to provide
work experience for students before graduation. It was
agreed that Miss Mason would meet with the Financial
Aids staff to outline her concerns and then a discus-
sion would be scheduled at the next meeting.
(2) Dr. Richardson reported that the UNR Senate had taken
action requesting the Board to direct the Chancellor to
attempt to enlarge the bill presently before the
Legislature, which has as its purpose exemption of
medical doctors from the salary ceiling law, to in-
clude all University faculty.
In response to Dr. Richardson's request, Chancellor
Humphrey stated that, in his opinion, the Legislative
leadership has been quite consistent in its support of
the present salary ceiling law and that their interest
was to change it by increasing the Governor's salary
effective 1979. He pointed out that there is a special
problem related to marketability for physicians and
recommended against further effort on the part of the
Administration. No action was proposed by the Board.
(3) Chairman Buchanan suggested that the Administration go
back to the Legislature to see if the $1.3 million re-
quested for conversion of Tonopah Hall can be diverted
to construct the first segment of a building for Hotel
Administration. Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that
funds projected for this purpose were not general fund
monies and suggested that the request wait until the
next Legislative session in order that appropriate
planning could be done. President Baepler concurred.
(4) Mr. Karamanos offered to work with the College of Hotel
Administration faculty to reorganize and operate
Tonopah Hall.
(5) Dr. Lombardi moved that a resolution be adopted com-
mending the UNLV basketball team. Motion seconded by
Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
(6) Mrs. Fong asked that the Presidents look into space
utilization at all Divisions.
(7) Dr. Lombardi moved that the Chancellor be officially
commended on his appearances before the Legislature,
and his representation of the University during this
session, and for his defense of the rights of free
speech for all members of the University community.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without
dissent.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda sub-
mitted. The Information Agenda is on file in the Chancellor's
Office and contained the following items:
(1) Economic Education
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Report of Foreign Travel
(4) Board of Regents Special Projects Fund
(5) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(6) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(7) Abstract of Mackay School of Mines Press Releases
(8) Progress of University Projects
(9) Proposed UNS Code Amendment
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
04-01-1977