April 2-3, 1960
04-02-1960
Pages 349-352
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
April 2, 1960
The Board of Regents met on Saturday, April 2, 1960 in the Gold
Room of the Nevada Hotel in Ely, Nevada. Present: Regents
Anderson, Arnold, Broadbent, Crumley, Elwell, Germain, Grant,
Tyson; Comptroller Hayden, Engineer Rogers, Academic Vice Pres-
ident Wood, Deputy Attorney General Porter, and President
Armstrong. Regent Lombardi was unable to be present because
of illness in the family. Darwin Lambert covered the meeting
for the Press.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Grant at 9:30 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1960 be
approved.
2. Gifts and Grants
Gifts and grants which had been received by the University
were presented to the Regents by President Armstrong with
his recommendation that they be accepted, as follows:
Miscellaneous
From Dr. S. T. Clarke, Reno - 209 volumes of particular
interest to the English Department, for the University
Library, at an appraised value of $856.25; and for the
English Department a high fidelity record player valued at
$850 plus an air conditioning fan valued at $80.
From Associated Women's Student Council, University of
Nevada - two books for the Mackay School of Mines Library
in memory of Robert Petrini.
From Minerals Refining Company, Murray, Utah - $50 for the
Mackay School of Mines Library.
From the Elko General Hospital - a painting of a nurse and
child to be hung in the Office of the Orvis School of
Nursing.
From the Nevada Social Welfare Conference - $50 to be ap-
plied towards the preparation of a Social Service Directory.
Mrs. Helene Aldaz, Counselor at Reno High School, who is
working towards her Master's Degree in Counseling in the
College of Education, has been designated as the recipient
of the gift to assist her in preparation of the Directory.
On January 31, 1960, the Dunes Hotel underwrote a concert
in conjunction with the Musicians Protective Union, Local
#369, to raise funds to assist Nevada Southern in building
its music library and presenting additional music programs
on the Campus. Amount raised and turned over to Nevada
Southern was $926.25.
From the Nevada Silver Centennial Committee, Inc. - $4500
representing the surplus funds from the Centennial celebra-
tion to be used to establish a Permanent Revolving Fund for
a University Press.
From General Electric Foundation, New York - $75 to match
the donations of P. W. Ianni and E. R. Uhlig.
From the estate of Jesse M. Whited - settlement of final
account, consisting of a check and securities at an approx-
imate total value of $38,236.03 as follows:
5,000 General Motors Acceptance Corporation Debentures
2-3/4% due 7/15/64
3,000 U. S. A. Treasury Notes, Series A 3-1/2% due
5/15/60
5,000 U. S. A. Treasury Notes, Series A 4% due 8/1/61
130 shares Crown Zellerback Corporation common stock
Cert. Nos. SF86538 for 100 shares and SF0107469 for
30 shares, both dated 1/20/60
159 shares General Motors Corporation common stock
Cert. Nos. WP 108-615 for 100 shares and WL 178-070
for 59 shares, both dated 2/10/60
80 shares Mc Kesson & Robbins Inc. common stock, dated
1/27/60, Cert. No. N015302
70 shares Phelps Dodge Corporation common stock, dated
1/26/60, Cert. No. B036041
37 shares Pacific Gas & Electric Company common stock,
dated 1/20/60, Cert. No. F1088541
25 shares Kennecott Copper Corporation common stock,
dated 1/25/60, Cert. No. Y88285
20 shares The Granada Company, dated 3/21/60, Cert. No.
C229 for 10 shares and Cert. No. P229 for 10 shares.
Scholarships
From El Capitan Club, Hawthorne - $500 to be credited to the
El Capitan Scholarship Fund.
From the Estate of Alma Holmshaw - $600 to be credit to the
Harry Holmshaw Scholarship Fund.
From Mr. and Mrs. Ted Griss, Las Vegas - $300 to be credited
to the Ted and Agnes Griss Scholarship Fund for the Southern
Regional Division.
Grants
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$14,860 for support of an "In-Service Institute in Mathemat-
ics for Secondary School Teachers", under the direction of
E. M. Beesley, Department of Mathematics, for a period of
approximately ten months, beginning on or about September 1,
1960.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write appropriate notes of thanks to the donors.
3. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong presented the following personnel items
and recommended that they be approved:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Irwin Peter Ting as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement for
Elton Dupree).
John Carroll Riggs as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry at a
salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61, contingent
upon receipt of the Bachelor's Degree (replacement for John
Petricciani).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointment of Supervising Teachers, Spring semester, 1960,
as follows:
John Brunson, Northside Junior High School - $75
Thomas Ogg, Northside Junior High School - $150
Kay Lammers, Northside Junior High School - $75
Appointments for the Summer sessions, 1960, as follows:
Le Ore Cobbley, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main ses-
sion - $700
Donald G. Cooney, Associate Professor of Biology, main
session - $1050
Willard F. Day, Assistant Professor of Psychology, main
session - $450
Melvin H. Dunn, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main ses-
sion - $900
Ted E. Edwards, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main ses-
sion - $1200
Harry C. Mc Kown, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main
session - $1000
Robert T. Roelofs, Associate Professor of Philosophy, main
session - $1050
Vivienne Worley, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main ses-
sion - $1050
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Esther Moyers as Order Assistant, Technical, effective
March 15, 1960, at a salary of $350 per month (temporary
position March through June, 1960)
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointment of Supervising Teachers for the Spring semester,
1960 as follows:
Susan Gulas, C. P. Squires School - $150
H. E. Hollingsworth, Rancho High School - $50
Lois L. Nellans, Red Rock School - $150
Dale Reese, Rancho High School - $50
Mrs. Clark Stewart, Townsite Elementary School - $150
Appointments for Summer session, 1960 as follows:
Lauren Brink, Lecturer in Speech and Education - $1400
Sheilagh Brooks, Lecturer in Anthropology - $470 plus
transportation allowance of $20
Eleanore Bushnell, Lecturer in Political Science - $1225
Howard Chase, Lecturer in Education - $450
Maurice de Young, Lecturer in Business Administration -
$1350
James Dickinson, Lecturer in English - $875
Michael Drakulich, Lecturer in Education and Physical
Education - $1050
Paul Harris, Lecturer in English and Speech - $600
Jay Jeffers, Lecturer in Education - $750
Alice Mason, Lecturer in Education - $300
Sigrid Moe, Lecturer in English - $900
Jacob S. Orleans, Lecturer in Mathematics, Education and
Psychology - $1750
Vivienne S. Worley, Lecturer in Education - $450 plus trans-
portation allowance of $75 and per diem allowance of $25
John Wright, Lecturer in History - $1050
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Appointments in the evening division, Spring semester, 1960
as follows:
Herbert Bauer, Lecturer in Public Health Administration -
$375 (Reno)
Willard Day, Lecturer in Psychology - $412.50 (Hawthorne)
Henry Domingos, Lecturer to teach non-credit course in
Transistors - $234 (Reno)
William H. Halberstadt, Lecturer in Philosophy - $337.50
(Reno)
Ira La Rivers, Lecturer in Education - $375 (Yerington)
Russell D. Lloyd, Lecturer in Economics - $337.50 (Reno)
T. R. Martin, Lecturer to teach a non-credit Management
Seminar - $337.50 (Reno)
Thomas Mc Dermott, Lecturer to teach a non-credit course
in Supervisory Techniques - $225 (Reno)
Robert Mc Queen, Lecturer in Psychology - $337.50 (Reno)
Calvin H. Reed, Lecturer in Education - $375 (Lovelock)
Robert T. Roelofs, Lecturer in Philosophy - $337.50 (Reno)
Irving J. Sandorf, Lecturer to teach a non-credit course
in transistors - $234 (Reno)
Gerald R. Shelby, Secondary Education - $375 (Ely)
Richard L. Sherwood, Lecturer to teach a non-credit course
in Effective Speaking - $225 (Reno)
Mary E. Shulter, Lecturer in Anthropology - $337.50 (Reno)
Murry Tripp, Lecturer in History - $375 (Ely)
Jackson X. Trippy, Lecturer in Education $375 (Lovelock)
R. De Verl Willey, Lecturer in Education - $375 (Zephyr
Cove)
Appointment in the 1960 off-campus Summer session as
follows:
Clarence E. Diebel, Lecturer in Education - $525 (Ely) and
$525 (Elko)
Emeritus status as recommended by joint meeting of Adminis-
trative and Academic Committee on March 15, 1960:
Upon motion by Dean Weems, seconded by Dean Blodgett, the
Committee, in an unanimous roll call vote, recommended that
Joe. E. Moose, Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of
Chemistry, be granted emeritus status, effective upon his
retirement June 30, 1960, and that this proposal be forward-
ed to the President for consideration and appropriate
action.
Upon a motion by Dean Adams, seconded by Dean Blodgett, the
Committee, in a unanimous roll call vote, recommended that
Charles E. Fleming, Associate Director of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, be granted emeritus status, effective
upon his retirement June 30, 1960, and that this proposal
be forwarded to the President for consideration and appro-
priate action.
Upon motion by Dean Irwin, seconded by Dean Adams, the
Committee, in a unanimous roll call vote, recommended that
John E. Martie, Professor of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation, be granted emeritus status, effective upon
his retirement June 30, 1960, and that this proposal be
forwarded to the President for consideration and appropriate
action.
President Armstrong reported that Dr. Wood has accepted the
Presidency of the University of Alaska and that he will take
up his duties there on July 1, 1960. Dr. Armstrong said
that the University, particularly the Administration, re-
grets losing Dr. Wood's services to the University and to
the State, especially to the Statewide Development Program,
which has been developed under his guidance. The honor
which has come to Dr. Wood in being offered the position of
President of the University of Alaska is an honor also for
the University of Nevada.
4. Bid Opening
Bid openings were reported by President Armstrong.
a) Referring to item 6 of the minutes of March 5, 1960, Dr.
Armstrong recommended, upon request of Mr. Rogers, that
the action accepting bids for Rework of Blowers and Duct
Work for Hoods, and Electrical Work in Connection with
Rework in Fleischmann Agriculture building, be rescinded
in order to be in a position to accept a more favorable
bid.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the action of the Board of March 5,
1960 in accepting the above mentioned bids be recinded.
b) Rework of Blowers and Duct Work for Hoods in Max C.
Fleischmann Agriculture Building and Electrical Work in
Connection with Rework - A meeting to open bids was held
in the Office of the University Engineer at 4:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, March 16, 1960. Present were Comptroller
Hayden and Engineer Rogers. Bid notice had duly appear-
ed in local papers for REWORK OF BLOWERS AND DUCT WORK
FOR HOODS IN MAX C. FLEISCHMANN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
and for ELECTRICAL WORK IN CONNECTION WITH REWORK OF
BLOWERS AND DUCT WORK FOR HOODS IN MAX C. FLEISCHMANN
AGRICULTURE BUILDING.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Ray Heating Products, Inc. - accompanied by cashiers
check - $1,993.34 for both jobs.
Reno Sheet Metal Plumbing and Heating Company - accom-
panied by cashiers check - $1,525.00 for Rework of
Blowers and Duct Work for Hoods.
Moltzen Electric Company - accompanied by bid bond -
$1,039.62 for Electrical Work in connection with
Rework of Blowers and Duct Work for Hoods.
The bids were referred to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation to the President and Board of
Regents.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid of Ray
Heating Products, in the amount of $1,993.34 for both
jobs, be accepted, and a contract be drawn to accomplish
this work. This bid is within the estimate as prepared
by the University Engineer's Office, and the funds are
available in Fleischmann Account #845.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: /s/ James E. Adams, Dean, College of
Agriculture
/s/ P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the bid be accepted
and a contract drawn with Ray Heating Products.
c) Remodeling Snack Bar Kitchen Equipment in Jot Travis
Building - A meeting to open bids was held in room 205,
Morrill Hall, University of Nevada, on Friday, March 25,
1960. Present: Comptroller Hayden, Assistant Univer-
sity Engineer Whalen and two members of the bidding
firm. Notice had duly appeared in local papers calling
for bids for REMODELING SNACK BAR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT in
JOT TRAVIS BUILDING.
Only one bid was received and it was opened by Mr.
Hayden at 4:00 P.M., as follows:
Dohrmann Hotel Supply Company - accompanied by a bid
bond - $7,326.55. Work to commence April 13 and be
completed April 23, 1960.
The bid was turned over to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this bid, as
submitted by Dohrmann Hotel Supply Company in the
amount of $7,326.55 be accepted and a contract be
drawn with them. This bid is in line with the esti-
mate as prepared by the University Engineer's Office
and the funds are available in the Snack Bar Equipment
and Alteration Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: /s/ P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
5. Building Program for the University, 1960-61
Dr. Armstrong reported.
a) Appropriations for capital improvements were made at
the last session of the Legislature as follows:
University of Nevada, Nevada Southern Campus
1. Master Plan (Chapter 261) $ 9,000.00
2. Design Library Building (Chapter 261) 40,500.00
3. Science and Technology Building
(Chapter 156) 657,600.00
4. Land Acquisition (Chapter 257) 213,500.00
5. Supplementary, Classroom and Physical
Education Building (Chapter 3) 48,750.00
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$ 969,350.00
University of Nevada, Reno Campus
1. Aerial Photographs, all University of
Nevada Campuses and Property; Topography
Map and Model, Reno and Nevada Southern
Campuses (Chapter 261) $ 12,700.00
2. Master Plan (Chapter 261) 48,280.00
3. Supplemental Funds, Acquisition of Real
Property (Chapter 261) 22,500.00
4. Furnish Fine Arts Building (Chapter 261) 50,000.00
5. Construct Central Heating Plant (Chapter
261) 377,600.00
6. Construct Engineering Building (Chapter
212) 1,188,272.00
Construct Engineering Building (Chapter
200) (Bonds) 1,500,000.00
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$3,199,352.00
Grand Total - $4,168,702.00
Dr. Anderson noted that the nuclear portion of the Engineer-
ing Mines building was not approved, and he understood that
some members of the Legislature had questions concerning
radiation. It was Dr. Anderson's suggestion that the Uni-
versity attempt to secure definite information regarding
the amount of radiation which might be expected from such a
Reactor Laboratory, and to consider whether it would be
more desirable from the standpoint of safety to have a
separate building for nuclear purposes or to have it as
part of the Engineering Mines building.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Board request the Administration to
continue to study the matter of radiation and what possible
dangers might accrue from it, and to contact suitable per-
sons or agencies for reliable information.
b) The Regent's Building Committee met on Thursday, March
31, and took action to request a variance for the pro-
jection booth in the new Engineering building which
will be used only occasionally and which does not meet
all requirements of the City Building Code.
In case final plans are ready for approval prior to the
next meeting of the Board for the Engineering Mines
building, the Central Heating Plant, the Science
Technology building at Las Vegas, utilities on Reno
Campus, utilities on Las Vegas Campus, landscaping Reno
Campus, and landscaping Las Vegas Campus, the Building
Committee requested authority to approve them on behalf
of the Board.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Regents' Building Committee be
authorized to approve final plans on the above named
projects if they should be ready for approval prior to
the next meeting of the Board.
The Building Committee took action to request authority
to select, in cooperation with the State Planning Board,
Architects or Engineers, as the case may be, for plan-
nings of the Library at Las Vegas, Master Plan for the
Las Vegas Campus, Master Plan for the Reno Campus,
aerial survey for Las Vegas Campus, and aerial survey
for Reno Campus, working with the State Planning Board.
Mr. Grant suggested that the Las Vegas members be con-
sulted regarding the projects on the Las Vegas Campus.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, car-
ried unanimously that the Regents' Building Committee
be authorized to recommend to the Planning Board the
Architect or Engineer for the above projects, and that
the Las Vegas members of the Board furnish to the
Building Committee names of Architects and Engineers
who would be acceptable to them for the Las Vegas proj-
ects.
Referring to above action regarding selection of
Architect or Engineer,
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the Regents' Building Committee be
authorized to select also, with the Planning Board, the
Architect for the Women's Dormitory when the money has
been received.
c) Dr. Anderson discussed the action of the Legislature in
appropriating money for Master Planning of both Campuses
which was not requested by the University but by the
Planning Board. He suggested that the Board consider
employment of an individual who would take over this
work as a primary project, to work with the University
Engineer. The question was raised as to whether or not
the salary for such a peson could be paid for this year
out of the appropriation for Master Planning.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that such a professional position be author-
ized and that the Building Committee be requested to
consider the responsibilities and duties of the position
in furthering Campus planning and development, and re-
port to the Board of Regents; and also that the Building
Committee contact the Planning Board to see if they will
work with the University in developing the program along
these lines.
It was noted that the State Planning Board will meet in
Las Vegas on April 9. It was agreed that the Chairman
of the Board should meet with them and ask them to post-
pone action on University Master Planning until the
Regents have an opportunity to study the matter and dis-
cuss it with them.
d) President Armstrong referred to previous action of the
Board in which the Administration was authorized to
include the request for a loan for the Women's Dormitory
with the loan for the other HHFA revenue bond projects,
and asked that the Chairman now be authorized to sign
the renewal notes at 2-7/8% interest.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the extension of the
notes be authorized, and that the Chairman be authoriz-
ed to sign the renewal request and payment of the in-
terest, as follows:
Note #1 for $370,000 with interest in the amount of
$5,318.75 and note #2 for $345,000 with interest in
the amount of $2,534.80.
e) President Armstrong read a letter from the Housing and
Home Finance Agency that advance planning funds for
the History building have now been approved.
f) Progress report on present building projects was given
by Mr. Rogers as follows: the Fine Arts building is in
final stages of completion and will be ready for final
inspection before the end of April; Dining Hall and the
Men's Dormitory will be completed by May 15; the Library
building is on schedule, columns have been raised and
some slabs have been poured; the Agricultural Mechanics
building has some side walls up; some grading has been
done on Nevada Southern Campus and the classroom and
Physical Education building has been started.
6. Legislative Report
President Armstrong reported as follows on legislation pass-
ed at the last session:
SB 37 - Approved use of facsimile signature by the
Comptroller. Dr. Armstrong called attention to
the fact that a facsimile signature machine would
now be needed.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold,
carried unanimously by roll call vote that the
Comptroller be authorized to purchase a facsimile
signature machine.
SB 69 - Allows Health Officer to teach courses in Public
Health Nursing at the University but does not per-
mit him to accept payment for the same.
SB 155 - Leaves of Absence - This bill conferred broad
powers on the Board of Regents to implement the
Policy Statement on Leaves of Absence and Related
Matters as approved in principle at the January
meeting. It was passed by the Legislature, but on
the last day the Bill Drafter discovered a consti-
tutional technicality and the Legislature adjourned
before the amended bill could be approved. As a
consequence, and in accordance with Deputy Attorney
General Porter's opinion, we are bound by existing
State legislation pending action by the 1961
Legislature. In the case of annual leave for pro-
fessional staff on A contracts, State Law limits
them, as members of the unclassified service, to
annual leave of 15 working days per year, instead
of the 22 working days contemplated in the new
policy.
AB 16 - Makes it possible for State agencies to participate
in insurance programs up to 50%. Necessary funds
to carry out the program may be included in next
year's budget if the Board agrees.
AB 175 - WICHE legislation - limits the amount of re-payment
of participants if they do not return to practice
in Nevada. The Attorney General's Office has been
asked for an opinion as to whether or not the pro-
vision is retroactive to existing contracts.
7. Emeritus Status
At the last meeting, President Armstrong was asked to pre-
pare a statement covering the granting of emeritus status
to retiring faculty members at the time it took action to
rescind its previous policy. The President presented the
following statement:
Emeritus status shall not be automatically awarded to
a member of the Faculty upon retirement, but the honor
is to be considered an award for meritorious service
and the procedures to be followed in making nominations
are those currently in use for similar matters of pro-
motion, the granting of tenure, etc. Specifically,
this means that individuals to be so honored should be
nominated by the Dean concerned, reviewed by the
Academic Committee and recommendation transmitted to
the President for the Board of Regents.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the statement above be adopted.
Recommendations for emeritus status presented at this meet-
ing under Personnel Recommendations were processed in this
manner.
At the suggestion of Mr. Grant, it was agreed that, as a
matter of procedure, a list of all persons who are retiring
be submitted to the Board of Regents, together with recom-
mendations for emeritus status.
8. Student Fees
President Armstrong recommended adoption of the following
fee changes effective with the Fall semester, 1960, as
recommended by the Ad Hoc Fee Study Committee:
Present Proposed
per semester per Semester
per Credit per Credit
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Evening Division, Off-Campus, and
Correspondence Fees $10 $11
Charges Against Students Assessed
Directly by the University
Fee for removing condition 3 5
General Deposit 10 Eliminate
Late application for graduation 3 5
Non-matriculated and part-time
students registering for
fewer than 7 credits 10 11
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the above fee schedule be adopted.
9. Graduate Consolidated Fees
President Armstrong presented, with his recommendation for
approval, the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Fee Study Commit-
tee regarding waiver of the Graduate Consolidated Fee as
follows:
"Upon motion by Dean Holstine, seconded by Mr. Kersey,
the Committee, in a vote of 5 in favor, 1 opposed,
recommended that the consideration be given to the pos-
sibility of a plan for waiving the consolidated fees
for a limited number of graduate students to encourage
well-qualified graduates to continue their studies."
President Armstrong recommended that the Board authorize the
establishment of a limited number of Regents' Graduate Study
Awards, not to exceed eighteen, to be available only to
qualified Nevada residents, in accord with the recommenda-
tion of the Fee Study Committee.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that not to exceed eighteen Regents' Graduate
Study Awards for qualified Nevada residents only, be estab-
lished, effective with the Fall semester, 1960, in which
graduate consolidate fees would be waived for recipients.
10. Insurance Committee
President Armstrong distributed copies of a memorandum
from the Insurance Committee of the University Council,
under the Chairmanship of Dean Weems, on Insurance Needs of
the University Staff, which covered the State Retirement
Plan; Old Age and Survivors Insurance; Health, Accident and
Hospitalization Insurance; Major Medical or Catastrope
Insurance; and Group Life Insurance. The Committee request-
ed that an adequate amount be set aside in the University
Budget at the earliest possible time for participation in
the Health, Accident and Hospitalization Insurance; the
Major Medical or Catastrophe Insurance; and Group Insurance.
The Regents' Committee on Insurance, headed by Mr. Crumley,
has been studying insurance plans and collecting information
as to the cost of different packages and types of insurance.
President Armstrong suggested that the report and recommen-
dations of the Council Insurance Committee be referred to
the Regents' Committee for information and further study.
There being no objection, the Chairman so ordered.
The meeting recessed at 12:00 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 1:30 P.M. by the
Chairman with all present who were at the morning session.
11. Distinguished Nevadan Awards
One additional name, that of Harry G. Cazier of Elko
County, was submitted by a local citizen through Mr. Grant
and was referred to the Regents' Committee on Distinguished
Nevadan Awards. The Regents' Committee recommended that
consideration of the award be postponed for this year in
view of the fact that the list already approved totals six,
two of whom are cattlemen and one from Elko County.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that no action on a Distinguished Nevadan
Award for Mr. Cazier be taken at this time.
12. General Electric Company Proposal
Dr. Armstrong reported that a meeting was held at the
University on March 31 to discuss the proposal of General
Electric Company. Present at the meeting were Dr. Lombardi,
Chairman, Dr. Anderson and Mr. Arnold, members of Regents'
Committee; representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, rep-
resentatives of the State Highway Department, Col. Yaden,
consultant to General Electric, and others. In the absence
of Dr. Lombardi at this Regents' meeting, Mr. Arnold report-
ed that the situation remains as it was at the last meeting,
that the University cannot provide funds to carry the pro-
gram. The University is interested in providing the re-
search facilities, however, because it could get answers to
many questions which would be helpful in the development of
the University. Mr. Arnold proposed that the President
write a letter to the Reno Chamber of Commerce expressing
the views and position of the University.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the President write a letter to the Reno
Chamber of Commerce indicating that the University is in-
terested in the project but cannot provide the necessary
financial resources, and suggesting that the Chamber of
Commerce undertake to raise the funds from interested
agencies.
13. Ladino Dairy Sale
Mr. Hayden reported that he had worked with Mr. Crumley in
preparing the ad for sale of the Ladino Dairy Farm and, as
agreed, had included the statement that each bidder would
be permitted to raise his bid by progressive amounts of a
minimum of 5%. Mr. Porter said that since the notice has
already appeared in the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco
Examiner, Pacific Coast edition of the Wall Street Journal,
and the Nevada State Journal, it should not now be altered.
The Regents agreed to proceed with the bids on this basis.
The bid opening has been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Wed-
nesday, April 20, and the auction for 2:00 P.M. on the same
day.
14. Salary Budget
President Armstrong reported. The University requested an
appropriation for the fiscal year of $4,706,667, or an in-
crease of 27.8% over the current year. The Governor cut
that amount by $980,000 and the budget went to the Legisla-
ture in that form. The Legislature restored $380,000 of the
amount cut by the Governor and passed the bill appropriating
$4,106,667. In meeting with the Deans and other Administra-
tors, a formula was agreed on as follows: that all of the
present positions with salary increases would be protected;
that 75% of all new positions, 10% increase in the operating
funds over current funds, 10% increase in travel funds, and
50% of the requested amounts for equipment would be avail-
able. Mr. Hayden prepared for each budget area a summary
following the formula and each Dean was given an opportunity
to work flexibly within that framework. Certain adjustments
were made in budget areas where necessary. Dr. Armstrong
then distributed the salary budget listing all positions
with present and proposed salaries. The lists were discuss-
ed and it was the consensus that more time should be given
by the Regents in study of the salary items before action
is taken. Dr. Armstrong asked for early action by the
Regents so that contracts might be issued as soon as pos-
sible, and also asked that there be no delay in filling new
positions and replacements for vacant positions.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the Chair appoint a committee of three
Regents who shall be authorized to study and act on the
salary recommendations, and to consider and act upon any
other matters pertaining to salaries; that a sub-committee
of three Regents be appointed to study the salary recom-
mendations for the Las Vegas staff and make recommendations
concerning them; and that Dr. Armstrong be authorized to
proceed with the filling of the new positions and replace-
ments for vacant positions.
Chairman Grant appointed as the committee to study and act
on salaries:
Mr. Crumley - Chairman
Mr. Tyson
Dr. Anderson
Chairman Grant appointed as the sub-committee to consider
salaries for the Las Vegas staff:
Mr. Elwell - Chairman
Mr. Germain
Mr. Grant
15. Dedication of Grant Hall
Mr. Germain suggested that, at the meeting of the Board in
Las Vegas on May 7, suitable ceremonies of dedication of
Archie C. Grant Hall be held as part of that meeting.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Regents hold dedication exercises for
Grant Hall in conjunction with the meeting of the Regents
on May 7.
16. Colorado River Property
Mr. Germain invited the Regents to make a trip on Sunday,
May 8, to see the property which he proposed to try to
secure for the University. The Regents agreed and Mr.
Germain offered to make the arrangements.
17. Swimming Pool, Las Vegas
Mr. Germain reported. The Paradise Valley Township wants
to put in a swimming pool and approached the School Board
about placing it on the grounds of the Elementary School.
The School Board had not granted the request, and prelimin-
ary advances have been made to the Las Vegas Regents to put
it on the Campus of Nevada Southern. The matter was dis-
cussed and it was agreed that the proposal should be care-
fully checked as to upkeep of the pool, supervision and
control of the pool, liability, etc. There being no ob-
jection, Chairman Grant asked the Las Vegas members of the
Board to discuss the proposal with the Paradise Valley group
and report back to the Board.
18. Whittell Property
Dr. Anderson, who had been instructed to receive suggestions
for names for the Whittell property, reported that no sug-
gestions had been sent to him.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Whittell property be named "The George
Whittell Forest and Wildlife Area".
19. Statewide Program, Ely
Dr. Armstrong discussed plans for a Director of off-campus
programs to be stationed in Ely. Dr. Wood and Dr. Drury
will work closely with Mr. Broadbent to make necessary
arrangements for establishing this office and program in
the Ely area.
20. Salary Projection Chart
Dr. Armstrong read from the minutes of the Academic Commit-
tee of March 15, 1960 as follows: "The Chairman distribut-
ed for information a salary projection chart showing what
salary pattern would be in effect if the range were extended
from step 18 to step 25. He requested that the Deans study
possibility of increasing the base for the salary pattern
by $10 per month, effective July 1, 1961. The salary pat-
tern is now in its third year of application, and this is
the time to consider its improvement." President Armstrong
suggested that each of the Regents study the proposal and
that the Special Committee on Salaries give more thought to
it for report at a later meeting, so that if it is accepted
the budget for 1960-61 could be made on that basis. This
procedure was approved by information agreement.
21. Health Facility, Student Union
President Armstrong reported. In view of the fact that the
Legislature did not appropriate funds to match the later be-
quest from the estate of Jot Travis, the University must now
decide whether or not to postpone addition to the Student
Union which would have provided a Health Facility for the
students. The question was raised as to whether or not the
original legislation for matching funds covered also later
grants, and Mr. Porter was of the opinion that it did not.
He offered to check to see what means the University should
take in regard to securing matching funds for the Travis
money. The Regents agreed that the Student Union Addition
and Health Facility would be high on our priority list for
next year.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that as a matter of policy the Student Union
Addition and Health Facility be placed at or near the top
of the list of capital improvements and that the next
Legislature be asked for matching funds.
The Regents agreed that it would be well for the State
Planning Board to know of the action of the Regents and to
ask the Planning Board to cooperate with the Regents in pre-
paring a design to be ready if and when matching funds are
available. Dr. Anderson offered to have the Regents'
Building Committee present the matter to the Planning Board,
and the other Regents agreed.
22. Sabbatical Leaves
Mr. Porter advised that the University of Nevada may grant
Sabbatical Leaves and use University funds to finance them.
No provision however was made in this year's budget for a
Sabbatical Leave Program. Dr. Armstrong explained a means
of putting in a limited Sabbatical Leave Program by having
department members assume part of the load of the member on
leave, and using part of the individual's salary to employ
part time help. This would work an inequity on small de-
partments which could not readily absorb the teaching load.
The matter was discussed by the Regents.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the University not implement the program
of Sabbatical Leaves until funds are available to finance
it adequately and equitably.
23. American Legion Trophy
President Armstrong read a letter from the Commander of the
American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post No. 1, which stated
that the Post wishes to sponsor an annual trophy to be pre-
sented to the outgoing Captain of the Sierra Guardsmen dur-
ing the Governor's Day Ceremonies held each year. The
letter stated it is the hope that the trophy will stimulate
interest in the Sierra Guardsmen within the scope of the
University of Nevada ROTC Program.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the offer to present an annual trophy be
accepted.
24. Student Parking
President Armstrong discussed a newspaper article which
appeared in the Nevada State Journal of March 26, 1960
stating: "University of Nevada students are parking in
graveyards, over the graves, on the sidewalks, in private
driveways and on people's grass as there is very little
parking area available, since buildings on the Campus have
taken over the former parking area. The Traffic Safety
Council recommended to the Reno City Council that it contact
the University of Nevada Regents and ask them to provide off
street parking for the University students." On March 31,
President Armstrong wrote to the President of the Traffic
Safety Council, sending a copy to Mayor Baker, explaining
that there are ample parking facilities on the Campus and
that, if the students are parking elsewhere, it is because
they choose to do so and not because they are forced to do
so. In the Nevada State Journal of April 2, another article
appeared stating that the Reno City Council had voted a
resolution requesting the Board of Regents to provide off
street parking.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the President be authorized to notify the
City Council of the University's position and previous
action in providing enlarged parking facilities.
25. Wood Resolution
Mr. Porter read the resolution he had prepared concerning
Dr. William R. Wood, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 60-3
WHEREAS, Dr. William Ransom Wood, Academic Vice-President
of the University of Nevada, has received notice of his
election and designation to the Office of President of the
University of Alaska, effective as of July, 1960; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Ransom Wood, Academic Vice-President
of the University of Nevada, has indicated his acceptance
of such designation and appointment to the Office of Presi-
dent of the University of Alaska, as an advancement in
position and a challenging opportunity for greater personal
service in the field of University education which he feels
compelled to accept; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
desires, in some manner, officially to take cognizance of,
and fittingly note, the very substantial and most important
services and contributions performed and rendered by Dr.
Wood in the field of education, by reason of his connection
and association with the University of Nevada, both to said
University and to the State of Nevada.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board of Regents, University of Nevada, on be-
half of itself, the Administration of the University
of Nevada, and the State of Nevada, hereby official-
ly thanks and expresses appreciation to Dr. William
Ransom Wood for the many, varied, and extensive and
important services and contributions performed and
rendered by him in the promotion and advancement of
education at the University of Nevada and to the
benefit of the people of the State of Nevada.
2. The Board of Regents, University of Nevada, herewith
officially desires to wish Dr. William Ransom Wood
all possible happiness and success in the position
of President of the University of Alaska, and in
the new, additional and challenging opportunity
therein available to him for ultization of his know-
ledge and experience for further promotion and ad-
vancement of University education.
3. The Board of Regents and the Administration of the
University of Nevada regret the loss and benefit of
Dr. Wood's said knowledge and experience to the
University and State of Nevada by reason of his
acceptance of the appointment to the Office of
President, University of Alaska; however, they
recognize and consider the election and designation
of Dr. Wood to said position not only a signal honor
and credit conferred upon him personally, but also
derivatively reflection of great honor and credit
upon the University of Nevada for the caliber and
qualifications of its faculty personnel, and great
honor and credit to the State of Nevada.
4. The Board of Regents, University of Nevada, highly
commends and congratulates the Board of Regents of
the University of Alaska for their excellent and
happy choice, election and designation of Dr.
William Ransom Wood as President of the University
of Alaska, deemed as eminently qualified and
equipped therefor.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: That this Resolu-
tion be made a matter of record in the official minutes of
this Board of Regents of the University of Nevada; and that
copies of same, signed on its behalf by the Chairman of the
Board, and, on behalf of the Administration, by the Presi-
dent of the University of Nevada, be transmitted and furn-
ished to the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska
and to Dr. Wood, in testimony of their appreciation of the
qualifications of Dr. William Ransom Wood, and the impor-
tant and substantial services and contributions performed
and rendered by him in the promotion and advancement of
education at the University of Nevada and in the State of
Nevada.
Motion duly made, seconded, and the foregoing Resolution
unanimously adopted by the Board of Regents, University of
Nevada, this 2nd day of April, 1960, in offical meeting held
in the City of Ely, Nevada.
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
By _________________
Chairman
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
By _________________
President
ATTESTED BY:
_________________
Secretary
(Seal)
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the resolution be adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 P.M.
The next meeting will be held in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 7,
1960.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
04-02-1960