April 2-3, 1976
04-02-1976
Pages 52-80
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 2-3, 1976
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the College of
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
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. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Mr. Thomas G. Bell, Associate Counsel
Dr. Eugene Grotegut, UNR Faculty Senate
Miss Delia Martinez, Unit Senate
Dr. Henry Sciullo, UNLV Senate
Mr. Paul Swartz, CCCC Senate (representing
CCD faculties)
Mr. Joseph Warburton, DRI Faculty Senate
Mr. Patrick Archer, ASUN
Mr. Joseph Karaffa, CSUN
Mr. Bob Sheppard, ASCC
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at
10:20 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1976
were submitted for approval with the following addition to
Item 6, Foreign Language Requirement, UNR: Regent Fong
commented to Dean Gorrell that "In evaluating the pros and
cons of a liberal arts education, I hope that you will also
define what a classical language is. Eastern, Middle
Western and some Western Universities in the U. S. recog-
nize Chinese, Japanese, Korean as classical languages. I
believe they should also be acceptable to the University of
Nevada."
Miss Thompson moved approval of the minutes with the addi-
tion as requested. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried
without dissent.
Dr. Paul Burns, Chairman-elect of the UNLV Senate, and Dr. James
T. Richardson, Chairman-elect of the UNR Senate, were introduced
by the outgoing Chairmen: Dr. Henry Sciullo and Dr. Eugene
Gortegut.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Divi-
sion Presidents was recommended (report identified as Ref.
2 and filed with permanent minutes). In addition to the
gifts and grants contained in Ref. 2, the following was
reported:
(1) A gift of the purebred Arabian mare, Tamafic, and her
colt, Majrafic, to the University of Nevada, Reno, by
Mr. E. A. Terras, San Diego, California. The gift is
estimated to have a value of $6,000.
(2) Continuation of the following two grants to DRI, under
the direction of Dr. James W. Telford:
$104,500 from National Science Foundation for a project
entitled "Investigation of the Planetary Boundary Layer
in Stable and Convective Conditions and Cumulus Clouds"
and
$31,700 from the Office of Naval Research for the
Marine Fog Charging Study.
Mrs. Fong moved acceptance of the gifts and grants as re-
ported. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without
dissent.
3. Investment Advisory Committee Report
Dr. Lombardi, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee,
presented the minutes of the Committee's meeting of February
20, 1976 (identified as Ref. 3 and filed with permanent
minutes) and requested confirmation of the actions of the
Committee as reported in those minutes.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Miss Thompson, seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, a
supplemental agenda containing seven items was accepted.
4. Assessment of Fees for Miniterm
In response to a request from Regent Mason, President
Baepler reported that the following fees were received by
UNLV for the 1975-76 miniterm:
Registration $15,576
Capital Improvement 4,086
Campus Union 1,362
Dr. Baepler noted, however, that the 1976 miniterm was down
significantly from the previous two miniterms and suggested
that the decrease in enrollment was perhaps due to the new-
ness of charging fees. In 1974 there were 1,390 students;
in 1975 1,310 students; and in 1976 681 students. There
were approximately 100 course offerings in each of the three
miniterms.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that the fees assessed during the
miniterm do not increase the total cost of a four-year de-
gree. Previously, full-time students were allowed to regis-
ter for miniterm courses without additional payment of fees;
however, under the per-credit fee assessment procedure which
became effective in Fall, 1976, a student pays only for the
credits for which he is registered.
Mr. Karaffa commented that in the past the students had en-
joyed the miniterm because it was free and because there was
a variety of courses offered.
Mr. Ross suggested that apparently the miniterm credits are
about the cheapest available to a student, pointing out that
a student may earn these credits in a short period of time,
at less expense to himself, as compared to earning the same
number of credits during the semester while he is paying
room and board over a longer period of time.
No action was taken to change the procedure for miniterm
registration.
5. Regent's Request for Information
As noted in the adgenda, Regent Fong had requested infor-
mation from President Baepler concerning (1) appointment of
an Affirmative Action Officer; and (2) plans concerning
Journalism's advertising and public relations. In response
to that request, President Baepler furnished the following
information:
(1) The committee has completed screening more than 230
applications from prospective Affirmative Action Offi-
cers for UNLV. The committee is now in the process of
gathering final documents and letters of reference on
the final candidates and will shortly be in the process
of interviewing finalists for the position. The ap-
pointment of the Affirmative Action Officer will become
effective as soon as the individual chosen is able to
assume the responsibilities of the position. If an in-
side candidate is selected, this could occur immediate-
ly, but if the person is from another insititution, it
may take several weeks before the person could come to
Campus.
(2) The area of Journalism, advertising and public rela-
tions is covered by the Department of Communication
Studies. The Communication Studies Department is cur-
rently a Department in transition, changing from a De-
partment in classical speech and rhetoric into a De-
partment of communication studies. It is currently
orienting its curriculum into four discrete channels,
each of which constitutes a major within the Depart-
ment. These four options are:
(a) Rhetoric and speech
(b) Public relations (including advertising)
(c) Media with a subarea for electronic media and a
subarea for print media
(d) Small group interactions - persuasion
Frank Moran, a student at UNLV, spoke in support of a Jour-
nalism Department and in support of the retention of Dr.
Richard Larson.
Fred Lewis spoke concerning the viewpoint of the news media,
expressing concern over what he termed as the "inadequately
prepared" graduate from UNLV who applies for employment in
the profession.
Following the statements by Mr. Moran and by Mr. Lewis, and
discussion by the Board, it was moved by Mrs. Fong that
President Baepler be requested to form an advisory committee
to the Department of Communication Studies for the identifi-
cation of the needs of the media so that the Department
might be better prepared to serve both the media and the
student. Motion seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, carried
without dissent.
6. Proposed Changes in Grading System, UNLV
President Baepler presented, with his endorsement, the fol-
lowing recommendation of the UNLV Senate for changes in the
present grading system:
(1) Reinstitute the F grade.
(2) Utilize the W as an in-house symbol.
(3) Institute the WF and WP.
(4) Slightly modify the use of I.
Implementation of the proposed changes would allow a student
to withdraw (W) before the end of the eighth week. Neither
course nor grade would appear on the transcript. After the
eighth week, but before final exam week, withdrawal from a
course would be listed withdraw-failing (WF), or withdraw-
passing (WP) on the transcript. WF and WP would not be com-
puted in the grade point average. The N grade would be
eliminated.
Modification of the use of the I would change the catalog
wording to allow a student up to one year to remove an in-
complete. This would permit the instructor and the student
to enter into a contract to remove the incomplete before an
agreed-upon deadline of up to one year. The instructor
would initiate the grade change. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval, effective Fall, 1976.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
7. Summer Session Salary Schedule, UNLV
President Baepler presented, with his endorsement, a recom-
mendation by the University Senate that the Summer Salary
Schedule be revised as follows:
Present Schedule (1975) Proposed Schedule (1976)
B Contract Summer Salary B Contract Summer Salary
Salary per cr. hour Salary per cr. hour
$16,000 and up $525 $17,600 and up $550
14,500 - 15,999 453-475 (max) 16,000 - 17,599 500
13,000 - 14,499 406-425 (max) 14,400 - 15,999 450
12,000 - 12,999 375 12,800 - 14,399 400
0 - 11,999 1/32 of B 9,120 - 12,799 1/32 of B
Contr. Sal. Contr. Sal.
The pay per credit hour for visiting faculty would remain
the same; i. e., $250, $320, $405 and $500 for instructors,
assistant professors, associate professors and full profes-
sors, respectively. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
8. Grant-in-Aid Policy
President Baepler noted that Section 11, Chapter 14, of
Title 4 of the Board of Regents Handbook, reads as follows:
A waiver of the capital improvement fee shall be granted
only to those receiving a grant-in-aid for payment of
registration fees as a condition of employment and to
those students at UNR who receive a grant-in-aid for
intercollegiate athletics. (B/R 5/71)
Dr. Baepler recalled that when this was adopted, the grant-
in-aid for the capital improvement fee was not extended to
UNLV student athletes because the revenue was needed to
meet bond payment requirements. However, he noted, the
revenue is now adequate and he recommended that the grants
be extended to UNLV by changing the policy statement to
read "...and to those students at UNR who receive a grant-
in-aid for intercollegiate athletics." Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval, effective Fall, 1976.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
9. Student Health Center Fee, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that when the designation of a
full-time student at UNLV was changed from nine to seven
credits, additional students became eligible for Health
Center service. The additional revenue, however, has not
offset the additional expense, especially with rising salary
costs and general cost increases. Dr. Baepler recommended
that the fee be changed, effective Fall semester, 1976, from
$2 to $3 per semester for full-time students who live off-
campus, with the $4 fee for dormitory students to remain the
same. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Withholding of Payroll Deductions
President Baepler requested that the Nevada Combined Health
Agencies be approved for voluntary payroll deductions from
UNLV staff and faculty. He noted that this program involves
six local agencies, each of which has conducted separate
fund raising activities in the past.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval but requested that
the voluntary payroll deduction be made available for all
staff and faculty of the System, noting that he had received
a request to this effect from Governor O'Callaghan April 1.
Miss Thompson moved approval for all personnel of the Uni-
versity of Nevada System. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
11. Revision of Estimative Budget, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following re-
vision to the 1975-76 Estimative Budget for Theatre Projects
to allow for the expenditure of revenue not previously
projected:
Budget Requested Revised
Change Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 7,400 $ 7,400
Revenue 17,000 $12,810 29,810
Total $24,400 $12,810 $37,210
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 1,500 $ 4,100 $ 5,600
Fringe Benefits 507 507
Wages 6,000 4,500 10,500
Operating 9,000 3,000 12,000
Out-of-State Travel 500 500 1,000
Ending Fund Balance 7,400 203 7,603
Total $24,400 $12,810 $37,210
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
12. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
Fund 101:
#76-078 From the Reserve for Contingency to Philosophy,
$3,000; to provide additional funds in operating
for the remainder of the year.
#76-083 From the Reserve for Contingency to Biological
Sciences, $6,000; to provide additional funds in
operating for the remainder of the year.
#76-084 From the Reserve for Contingency to Political
Sciences, $5,000; to provide funds in professional
salaries for the salary of Donald Schultz, replace-
ment for A. Tuttle while on sabbatical leave.
#76-092 From the Reserve for Contingency to Dean, College
of Arts and Letters, $2,198; the deficit in this
account is due to position being filled by transfer
from another Department on Campus and was at a
step higher than entry level for the grade.
#76-094 From the Reserve for Contingency to President's
Office, $6,708; funds to cover Letter of Appoint-
ment for fund raiser.
#76-096 From the Reserve for Contingency to Political
Science, $300; total salaries on all positions
filled was more than budgeted.
#76-097 From the Reserve for Contingency to Physics, $1,500
for one additional position assigned for the Spring
semester; vacant position in another area.
#76-100 From the Reserve for Contingency to Nursing, $247;
to provide funds for upgrade of classified position
to Principal Clerk Steno, effective February 16,
1976.
#76-101 From the Reserve for Contingency to Radiologic
Technology, $272; provide funds for upgrade of
classified position fromm Senior Clerk Steno to
Principal Clerk Steno, effective February 16, 1976.
#76-105 From the Reserve for Contingency to Physical Plant,
$32,000; to provide funds to continue upgrading
air-conditioning controls in Frazier Hall and to
provide telephone and sewer service to the Fish
Research Facility and other small projects for
Physical Plant.
#76-111 From the Reserve for Contingency to Admissions,
$1,200; to provide additional wages for the re-
mainder of this fiscal year.
#76-119 From the Reserve for Contingency to Biological
Sciences, $2,500; to provide funds to cover the
vehicle cost for the two Baja trips.
#76-121 From the Reserve for Contingency to Central Serv-
ices, $7,000; to provide funds in operating to
apply toward the total purchase price of a 4250
AM Total Copy System.
#76-125 From the Reserve for Contingency to Experimental
Studies of Materials at Low Temperature, $8,250;
to establish research support funds approved by
the University Research Council.
Statewide Programs:
#76-118 From the Reserve for Contingency to Center for Bus-
iness and Economic Research professional salaries,
$3,003; to provide funds in professional salaries
to cover letters of appointment of consultants.
#76-109 From the Reserve for Contingency to UNLV Museum
Wages, $4,350; to provide funds in wages for Art
students to assist Curator of Exhibits with the
installation of displays in the new Museum.
#76-123 From the Reserve for Contingency to Center for Bus-
iness and Economic Research professional salaries,
$1,447; to provide funds in professional salaries
for letters of appointment for consultants.
Estimative Budgets:
#76-124 From the Ending Fund Balance to Conferences,
Institutes and Off-Campus Wages, $7,000; to pro-
vide additional funds in wages.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
13. Exception to Board's Patent Policy
President Smith reviewed the Board's patent policy as re-
flected in Chapter 9 of Title 4 of the Board's Handbook,
and which provides: "The University has 90 days after dis-
closure (i. e., of a patentable discovery) to the University
to submit the patentable discoveries or inventions to the
Research Corporation. If the University does not submit the
discoveries or inventions to Research Corporation within 90
days, the individual is automatically released from any ob-
ligation to the University under this patent policy." The
contract between UNS and Research Corporation does not re-
quire that every discovery or invention be submitted to the
Research Corporation, nor preclude other courses of action.
Dr. Smith requested an exception to this policy so that a
contract may be developed by the San Francisco firm of
Schapp and Hatch, patent attorneys, for the patenting of a
pivoted blade wind turbine developed by Dr. James Telford.
Dr. Smith stated that he believed it would be in the best
interests of DRI for the Institute to manage and develop
the concept rather than submitting it to Research Cor-
poration. Dr. Telford does not take exception to this
procedure.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, suggesting that
the Board also specify that the University's share of gross
profit be 75% and Dr. Telford's share be 25%, the same dis-
tribution as is provided when Research Corporation rejects
a proposal.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
14. Saudi Arabian Research Proposal, DRI
President Smith requested authorization to submit a proposal
to King Abdulaziz University in Saudi-Arabia for the estab-
lishment of an interdisciplinary research and development
organization patterned somewhat after DRI which would oper-
ate under the auspices of KAU. Details of the proposal were
included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 15 and filed
with permanent minutes). The proposal will cover matters
such as objectives, organization, management, mode of oper-
ation with KAU, relation to the Ministries, initial fields
of R & D, space and equipment requirements, estimated costs
year by year for a five year period and DRI's management and
operational role during the initial five year period.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board authorize
such a proposal to be submitted and, if negotiations are
successful, a contract be signed, specifying that, as with
all University contracts, all Nevada and Federal laws and
University regulations be followed.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
15. Bid Opening, DRI, Phase I
President Smith reported that bids were opened April 1, 1976
by the State Public Works Board for construction on the
North Reno Site of the first phase of the Desert Research
Institute.
Mr. Harry Wood, University Architect, presented the results
of the bids (bid tabulation filed with permanent minutes),
noting that the low bidder was Mc Kenzie Construction Co.
with a base bid of $1,987,900. Mr. Wood reported that this
bid exceeds the project construction budget of $1,835,000;
however, it is within the legal limits which will permit the
State Public Works Board to negotiate a contract within the
budget. Mr. Wood also stated that the budget can be in-
creased by $73,500. He recommended the following:
(1) That the Board concur in the award by the State Public
Works Board of a contract to Mc Kenzie Construction
Co.; and
(2) That the Board authorize the increase in the total
project budget in the amount of $73,500.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred with Mr. Wood's recommendation
and requested approval by the Board.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
16. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
#76-029 $15,000 from the Weather Modification Reserve
Account to provide additional funding for the
Walker Lake Study.
#76-030 $22,000 from the Reserve Energy Studies Account to
provide funds to build a model blade wind tunnel.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
17. Change of Titles, DRI
President Smith requested that the Chief Administrator of a
DRI Center be titled "Executive Director" (rather than
"Director" as now titled) and that the Administrator of a
laboratory (sub-unit of a Center) continue to be titled
"Director". In support of his request, Dr. Smith noted
that when principal Divisions of DRI were named Centers and
the supporting laboratories were named laboratories, it be-
came obvious that there should not be Center Directors and
Laboratory Directors. He requested the change in order that
the necessary distinction would be made between the two lev-
els of Administration.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this change is being request-
ed now in order that directories might be printed; however,
he further noted that this is, in effect, an amendment to
the DRI Bylaws and the DRI Senate will propose the specific
wording required to amend those Bylaws.
Mr. Warburton, DRI Senate Chairman, stated that the Faculty
Senate had met to consider this matter and it is in complete
agreement with the recommended changes and the proposed
amendments to the DRI Bylaws will be presented to the May
meeting of the Board. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
18. Petition Concerning Mc Dermott Physical Education Complex,
UNLV
Chairman Buchanan reported the receipt of a petition in op-
position to the operation of the Mc Dermott Physical Educa-
tion Complex. In response to this petition, he had invited
spokesmen for the petitioners to present their complaints to
the Board of Regents. In opening the discussion, Chairman
Buchanan cautioned against any comments concerning individ-
uals, noting that such discussion must be limited to Execu-
tive Sessions, and requested those who planned to make
statements to limit their remarks accordingly.
Statements were made by four students, each identifying him-
self as a Physical Education major. Each of the students
expressed concern over what they termed the inadequacies in
the instruction they were receiving and the lack of access
to the facilities in the Physical Education Complex.
Dr. Anderson moved that the students, through their repre-
sentatives, submit a written report to President Baepler,
identifying their complaints both with the Physical Educa-
tion Department and the operation of the Physical Education
Complex, and that a report be submitted to the Board by
President Baepler not later than three subsequent meetings.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
President Baepler agreed that the action requested was ap-
propriate but emphasized that there must be a separation of
the problems. He noted that the question of the academic
programs of the Physical Education Department is being ad-
dressed and that the personnel aspects must be dealt with
by the Administration.
19. Day Care Center, UNLV
Chairman Buchanan reported the receipt of a petition from
students and faculty of UNLV who use the Day Care Center for
their children. In response to this petition, he had invit-
ed spokesmen for the petitioners to appear before the Board.
President Baepler reviewed the history of the Day Care
Center, noting that it had been established through the
efforts of CSUN and is financed by the Student Association.
It is presently operated in Tonopah Hall. The concern of
the parents has arisen because of the planned remodeling of
Tonopah Hall and the possibility that the facility could no
longer be accommodated there or elsewhere on the Campus.
Spokesmen for the petitioners requested assurances from the
Board of Regents that the Day Care Center would not be dis-
continued and, if it proved necessary to remove it from
Tonopah Hall, that substitute space be found for it on
Campus.
Mr. Ross moved that the Regents go on record as favoring the
the continuance of the Day Care Center, if it is determined
that there is suitable space for it on Campus. Motion
seconded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
20. Proposed Acquisition of Land by UNLV Land Foundation
President Baepler reported that the Land Foundation is con-
sidering the purchase of 18 acres of land, located at
Flamingo and Paradise Roads, and wished to have the Regents'
concurrence prior to the final decision. The Foundation
proposes to sell bonds with which to pay the purchase price
and the interest on the bonds for a period of four to five
years, at which time the University would then either budget
for the purchase of the land, or indicate that the land was
not needed and the Land Foundation would then sell the prop-
erty. The purchase price of the 18 acres is approximately
$1.68 million. President Baepler reminded the Board that
this property had previously been owned by the Land Founda-
tion and sold because it was not needed. He stated that it
is still not included in the University's physical planning.
President Baepler recommended that the Board of Regents con-
cur in the purchase of this property by the Land Foundation.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Chairman Buchanan requested that there be a review of the
membership of the Land Foundation and recommendations sub-
mitted to the next meeting for reappointment of existing
members and appointment of new members.
21. Torrey Pines (West Charleston) Campus of CCCC
In response to a request from Regent Fong for a status re-
port concerning what is being done to implement the feasi-
bility study of the Clark County Community College, Torrey
Pines Campus, President Donnelly reported that Phase I of
the proposed building on the Torrey Pines (West Charleston)
Campus is the top item on the priority list of capital im-
provements for CCCC. He noted its inclusion on the proposed
Capital Improvement Program for 1977-81 as #1 on the Group B
list, as follows:
CCD Clark County Community College $10,150,000
West Charleston Campus
$270,000 of this funding is from Capital Improvement
Fee Fund, $3,400,000 is from Capital Improvement Fee
Fund Revenue Bond, and the remaining $6,480,000 is re-
quested from the State General Fund.
Statements in support of the Torrey Pines Campus and re-
quests that it be given top priority in the University's
Capital Improvement request to be submitted to the 1977
Legislature were made by Assemblyman Floyd Mann, County
Commissioner Ron Lurie, and Mrs. Loretta Gibbs.
22. 1977-81 Capital Improvement Program Request
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of
the 1977-81 Capital Improvement Program request document,
in draft form, on which the Regents would be requested to
take action at the May meeting.
Following a review of the document by Mr. Harry Wood, System
Architect, Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that the document
projects an increase in the capital improvement fee for CCD
students from $2 to $4 per credit in 1977. Chancellor
Humphrey suggested that the draft document could be amended
by dividing Priority #1 of Group B into two projects (with
the West Charleston Campus and the Henderson project being
the two subprojects) with the possibility that additional
funds would be made available for both projects from the
capital improvement fee fund but with no change in the sug-
gested State general appropriation now projected at $6.5
million for CCD.
Mr. Ross moved that the draft be resubmitted in May for
action, with the changes suggested by Chancellor Humphrey,
but with any discussion as to priorities to occur at the
May meeting. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
23. Proposed Amendment to University Code
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January, President
Baepler had proposed the following amendment to Section
1.3.8 of the University Code:
SECTION 1.3.8 The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet
(a) The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet shall consist of the
Presidents of the four Divisions, the Chairman of each
Division Senate, and the Chairman of the Unit Senate,
and two student body Presidents as representatives.
One representative to be from the University Division,
and one from the Community College Division. The stu-
dent representative positions on each Division level
shall alternate with each Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet
meeting. The Chancellor may designate additional mem-
bers for special purposes. The Chancellor shall, at
the request of any Division President, invite the
President of the student body of that Division to par-
ticipate in discussion of specific items.
(b) The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet shall serve as the
principal method of liaison among the Divisions and
shall provide counsel to the Chancellor. Review of the
proposed agenda of the Board of Regents, budgets and
planning will normally be discussed with the Cabinet.
(c) The Cabinet will meet upon the call of the Chancellor.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the University Code specifies
the procedure for consideration of proposed Code amendments,
and that procedure had been followed. Sufficient time has
been allowed for consideration by all of the Senates. CCCC
and WNCC had endorsed the proposal, as had the UNLV Senate.
The UNR Senate had proposed the following wording as a sub-
stitute:
1.3.8 (a) The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet shall consist
of the Presidents of the four Divisions, the
Chairman of each Division Senate, and the Chair-
man of the Unit Senate, and one student body rep-
resentative elected by the Nevada Colleges Stu-
dent Government Council. The Chancellor may des-
ignate additional members for special purposes.
The Chancellor shall, at the request of any Divi-
sion President, invite the President of the stu-
dent body of the Division to participate in dis-
cussion of specific items.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that President Milam had en-
dorsed the UNR proposal and President Baepler had taken no
exception. He recommended that the language suggested by
the UNR Senate be approved.
Mr. Archer, ASUN President, spoke in opposition to the word-
ing, stating that the student body associations wished to be
able to rotate the representatives among the five associa-
tions so that each one would have an opportunity to partic-
ipate.
Mr. Ross moved that the proposed wording of the UNR Senate
be approved with the substitution of the word "selected" for
that of "elected". Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
24. Registration Fees Receivable from Agencies
In response to a request from Regent Mason for information
concerning the procedures followed when State or private
agencies pay registration fees for CCD students, President
Donnelly submitted the following report:
There are several federal, State and private agencies
that pay the registration fees for students enrolled at
all three Community Colleges. It is a part of our pro-
cedure to either have the student bring a signed form
from the agency authorizing his enrollment committing
the agency to pay the required fees, or to have the
agency send the College a list of names of students who
will enroll and with a commitment to pay the fees.
All agencies are billed as soon as possible after regis-
tration is completed for a particular registration per-
iod. Most agencies are prompt with their payments; how-
ever, some are not very prompt and these late payments
are what created the problems that Regent Mason wished
discussed.
In the past we had problems collecting fees from the
Nevada Prison, but these have now been corrected. We
have problems with AIB billing at WNCC since they wished
to withhold 10% until final grades are received. We
have always received the payments eventually. Two agen-
cies still owe money to CCCC at this time -- Nellis AFB
and NIC. In the past we have always received their
money.
We are concerned about the time lag in payment of these
billings and have instituted practices such as repeated
billings, cancellation of registration, and refusing to
allow students from agencies in deficit to enroll. How-
ever, because of the different payment schedules by
agencies, it is sometimes not possible for them to pay
before the next semester starts. We would, however,
refuse to enroll students from overdue agencies after
a semester has elapsed.
25. NNCC Campus Improvement
President Donnelly recalled that at the October 17, 1975
meeting, the Board approved the spending of an anonymous
gift for NNCC for landscaping and a sign. A total of
$29,477.98 is available for this purpose from the gift and
interest earnings. President Donnelly stated that upon
further study the College now believes it more desirable
to spend approximately $15,000 of the funds for outdoor
recreational hardcourts, $13,000 for landscaping and the
remainder for Student Union furnishings. President Donnelly
and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
26. Animal Disease Laboratory Building, NNCC
President Donnelly recalled that the Board had previously
given permission for the construction of an Animal Disease
Laboratory building by the Nevada State Department of
Agriculture on the NNCC Campus, but had reserved the right
of review of final exterior plans. He reported that the
plans were now complete and required review and approval
by the Board.
Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, presented drawings of the
proposed building and its location on the NNCC Campus plot
and recommended approval. President Donnelly recommended
approval. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
27. Road Construction, NNCC
President Donnelly reported that the City of Elko has re-
quested the Board of Regents to transfer title to a total of
1.324 acres to the City to be used for roadway purposes.
One parcel is .584 acre on the south side of the freeway and
the other parcel is .740 acre on the north side of the free-
way. Dr. Donnelly noted that the land is at the edge of the
Campus, will not interfere with the Campus and will improve
transportation to the Campus.
President Donnelly recommended approval, noting that approv-
al had also been recommended by the NNCC Advisory Board.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
28. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
transfer of funds from the NNCC Contingency Reserve:
#1091 $6,500 to Part Time Instruction - Operating, for
instructional supplies for rural and part time
classes with increased enrollments.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
29. Reorganization of WNCC
President Donnelly recalled that he had submitted to the
February meeting a recommendation for an administrative
division of WNCC into the North Campus and the South Campus.
The North Campus, centered in Reno, would include Washoe
County; the South Campus, centered in Carson City, would
include the other seven counties now being served by WNCC.
Details of the proposed organization were again included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 25A and filed with
permanent minutes).
Mr. Robert Rose, WNCC Faculty Senate Chairman, spoke in
support of the proposed reorganization, noting that it had
been endorsed by the Faculty Senate. President Donnelly and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective July 1,
1976.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried with Mr. Ross abstaining.
30. Graduate Student Association, UNR
President Milam noted that Board policy provides for review
and approval of all student government association constitu-
tions. He submitted a proposed constitution of the Graduate
Student Association of UNR with his recommendation for ap-
proval (identified as Ref. 26 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation with the
following addition to Article VIII, Amendments: "Amendments
to this constitution shall be subject to approval of the
Board of Regents."
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
31. Student Union Addition, UNR
President Milam recalled that in February, the Board of
Regents authorized the Administration to proceed with a $1
million revenue bond issue for an addition to the Jot Travis
Student Union, as previously authorized by the Legislature.
He noted that on previous bond issues the University has
retained a financial consultant to assist in placing the
issue. President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that Burrows, Smith and Company (with offices in Salt Lake
City and Las Vegas) be retained for this purpose and that
Dawson, Nagel, Sherman and Howard, of Denver, be used as
bond counsel. The total fee for both services will be
$10,000 and is consistent with fees paid on previous issues.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
32. Proposed Changes in Student Health Service
President Milam recommended that this matter be deferred
until the May meeting.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
33. Summer School Salaries, UNR
President Milam presented, with his endorsement, a recom-
mendation of the Faculty Senate and of Dr. Richard Dankworth
Director of Summer Session, that the policy for 1976 Summer
Session salaries be as follows:
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
24
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.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
34. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
#350 $1,800 to the Curriculum and Instruction Professional
Salary account to pay for a Letter of Appointment for
an instructor to teach two classes during the Spring
semester.
#351 $200 to the History Department's Operating account to
assist in the support of the 1976 conference being
held in Reno by Western Society for French History.
#354 $300 to the Physics Department's Wages account for
glass blowing services.
#360 $4,000 to the Chemistry Department's Operating account
to cover the purchase of equipment.
Intercollegiate Athletics Appropriation Area
#361 $15,000 to the Basketball Operating account to pay for
recruiting expenses, printing costs and team travel
costs which exceeded the budgeted amount for each of
these items.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
35. Efforts to Conserve Energy and Reduce Consumption of Fuel
In response to a request from Regent Fong, Presidents Milam,
Donnelly and Baepler submitted reports concerning what each
of the Divisions is doing to conserve energy and reduce the
consumption of fuel. (Reports are on file in the Chancel-
lor's Office.)
36. Las Vegas Real Estate Purchase Offer
Dr. Lombardi, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee,
reported that the University of Nevada System has received
an offer for the purchase of real estate received by UNLV
from the estate of Mary Alice de Vos, consisting of a 2.89
acre parcel, located on the NE corner of North Nellis Blvd.
and East Lake Mead Blvd. The real estate parcel was ap-
praised on September 7, 1973 by Mr. Ron Salisbury at a
"quick sale" value of $43,500, and a value of $52,000 if
there was unlimited time to find a buyer. The Board of
Regents, at its meeting on June 21-22, 1974, approved the
sale of this property; however, the sale was never consum-
mated due to problems which developed during escrow. Dr.
Lombardi reported that a new offer has now been received for
the purchase of this property for $50,000, less a broker's
commission of 7%, for a net purchase price of $46,500. The
terms are $13,000 cash with a $37,000 note, bearing 7% in-
terest, given for the balance of the purchase price. The
note would be payable at $275 per month for ten years with
a balloon payment at the end. UNLV has 28.125% interest in
this property with Brigham Young University holding the re-
maining 71.875% interest. BYU has indicated its willingness
to accept the purchase offer. Dr. Lombardi stated that the
Investment Advisory Committee had considered this matter at
its noon meeting and had voted approval. He requested con-
firmation by the Board of Regents of the Committee's action.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
37. Advisory Board and Committees
Chancellor Humphrey noted that there are presently many
advisory boards and committees within the University System.
It has been the practice that appointment of public members
to such boards or committees required approval of the Board
of Regents; however, upon occasion some appointments have
not been so reviewed. Furthermore, the practice of paying
per diem and travel expenses has varied and there is no
policy statement in effect concerning these groups.
The Officers recommended approval of the following policy
statement for inclusion in the Board of Regents Handbook,
as an addition to Chapter 1, Title 4:
Section 8. Advisory Boards and Committees: Public Members
Advisory boards and committees with public members may be
used by UNS Divisions upon the approval of the Board of
Regents. There shall be two types of advisory groups:
(1) those requiring Board of Regents approval of appoint-
ments; and (2) those which do not require Board approval
of appointments.
1. The advisory boards and committees whose members require
approval of the Board of Regents are as follows:
A. Community College Division
(1) Clark County Community College Advisory Board
(2) Northern Nevada Community College Advisory
Board
(3) Western Nevada Community College Advisory Board
B. Desert Research Institute
(1) Desert Research Institute National Advisory
Board
(2) State Advisory Council on Water Resources
Research
C. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(1) Advisory Board for Center for Business and
Economic Research
D. University of Nevada, Reno
(1) Medical School Advisory Board
(2) Medical School Admissions Committee
(3) College of Engineering Advisory Board
(4) College of Agriculture Citizens Advisory Board
(5) College of Agriculture Senior Advisory Board
(6) Committee to Study Programs for College of
Business Administration
(7) Mackay School of Mines Advisory Committee
(8) Mackay School of Mines Building Committee
(9) Atmospherium-Planetarium Campaign Committee
2. The advisory boards and committees whose members do not
require approval of the Board of Regents are as follows:
A. Community College Division Curricular Advisory
Committees
B. Nevada Steering Committee, Title I, Higher Education
Act of 1965 (Community Services), UNR
C. Agency on Aging Advisory Council, UNR
D. Advisory Committee for State Fire Service Training
Program, UNR
3. Appointments to advisory boards and committees shall be
for one year unless otherwise provided at the time of
appointment.
4. There shall be no salary, honorarium, travel expenses
or per diem paid to type 1 advisory boards or committees
except as follows:
A. Members who reside outside the city in which the
meeting is held may be paid for their transportation
and per diem expenses in conformity with State law
and regulations.
B. No member may be paid a salary or honorarium for
services except the members of the DRI National
Advisory Board.
5. There shall be no salary, honorarium, travel expenses,
or per diem paid to type 2 advisory boards or committees
except where such groups have been appointed in response
to a Federal or State law or regulation, or in conform-
ity with a grant or contract, and the funding agency
pays all such costs.
6. Advisory boards and committees are believed to render
a valuable service to the University of Nevada System.
Such boards and committees shall not have legislative
or executive authority, shall not administer programs,
and shall offer advice through established channels.
The President of the cognizant Division shall be noti-
fied in advance of each meeting of any advisory board
or committee and a copy of the minutes of each meeting
shall be on file in the President's office. When advi-
sory boards or committees are scheduled to take posi-
tions on issues which concern faculty welfare, the ap-
propriate Senate Chairperson should be invited to attend
the meeting as a resource person.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
38. Revision of Estimative Budget
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following re-
vision to the University of Nevada Press Estimative Budget
for 1975-76 to permit the expenditure of an additional grant
to the Press' Bicentennial radio program:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $1,182.44 $ 1,182.44
Nevada Bicentennial Agency;
Nevada Humanities
Committee Grants 7,973.10 $4,351.00 12,324.10
Total $9,155.54 $4,351.00 $13,506.54
Application of Funds
Operating $8,973.10 $4,351.00 $13,324.10
Reserves for Contingency 182.44 182.44
Total $9,155.54 $4,351.00 $13,506.54
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
39. Approval of Fund Transfer
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following
transfer:
#75-52 $14,796 from Computing Center Reserve for Contin-
gency to Southern Nevada Operations - General
Operating, to adjust funds to current expenditures.
Original allocation is inadequate to meet required
expenditures for fiscal year 1975-76.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
40. Bid Opening
Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, reported the following re-
sults of bid openings and the recommendation of the State
Public Works Board (bid tabulations identified as Ref. 37
and filed with permanent minutes):
(1) UNLV Remodel Museum of Natural History, Phase II -
3/4/76
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of a
contract to Empire Construction Company in the amount
of $23,337.
(2) UNR Revise Exhaust System, Chemistry Building - 3/11/76
The State Public Works Board recommends the award of a
contract to Gallagher Sheet Metal in the amount of
$168,560.
The Officers recommended that the Board of Regents concur in
the recommendations of the State Public Works Board for the
award of the above contracts.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
41. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid
Chancellor Humphrey noted that NRS 396.540 provides for tui-
tion waivers to "students from other states and foreign
countries, not to exceed a number equal to 3% of the total
matriculated enrollment of students for the last preceding
Fall semester." The Board of Regents policy provides for
grants-in-aid for payment of registration fees, based on the
same 3%, and directs that these grants-in-aid shall be di-
vided among the same categories as those grants-in-aid for
out-of-state tuition; i. e., (1) foreign students; (2) stu-
dents who contribute to University programs in activities;
and (3) outstanding scholarship attainment. Allocation of
these grants-in-aid is subject to annual review by the Board
of Regents.
Based on the formula prescribed, UNLV will be eligible for
190 in-state and 190 out-of-state grants-in-aid for 1976-77.
President Baepler recommended the following distribution:
Athletics 50% 95 each in-state and out-of-state
Music 20% 38 each
Other 30% 57 each
100% 190 each
Based on the formula prescribed, UNR will be eligible for
225 in-state and 225 out-of-state grants-in-aid for 1976-77.
President Milam recommended the following distribution:
In-State Out-of-State
# % # %
Athletics 100 44.5 100 44.5
Music 44 19.5 30 13.0
Foreign 0 --- 15 7.0
Other 81 36.0 80 35.5
225 100.0 225 100.0
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
42. Admission of Applicants with Criminal Records or Psychiatric
Problems, UNLV and CCD
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Section 12 of Chapter 10,
Title 4 of the Board of Regents Handbook reflects the
Board's policy governing the admission to UNLV and CCD of
applicants with criminal records or psychiatric problems.
President Baepler and President Donnelly recommended that
this policy be rescinded and the section deleted from the
Board of Regents Handbook effective immediately. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred, noting that action deleting a similar
policy for UNR was taken at the February meeting.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, failed with the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. John Buchanan, Miss Mason, Miss Thompson,
Mr. James Buchanan
No - Dr. Anderson, Dr. Lombardi
Abstain - Mrs. Fong
(Note to Minutes: Bylaws of the Board require that an
action must receive five affirmative votes to carry.)
43. Proposal for Common Course Numbering Method for UNS
Chancellor Humphrey commented on a proposal contained with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 40 and filed with permanent
minutes) for a common course numbering system to be effec-
tive Fall semester, 1977, and for a revision to the Commu-
nity College/University Articulation Policy. He noted that
the proposal is endorsed by Presidents Baepler and Milam and
opposed by President Donnelly. The proposal has been re-
ferred for consideration by Division Senates and action will
be requested in May. Chancellor Humphrey further noted the
inclusion with the supplemental agenda of a statement by
President Donnelly in opposition to the proposal (identified
as Ref. 40A and filed with permanent minutes).
There was a lengthy discussion concerning the proposal and
President Donnelly's opposition to it; however, no action
was requested pending review by the Division faculties.
44. UNS Insurance Placement
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following report in sup-
port of his recommendation that the Nevada Independent
Insurance Agents be designated as agent of record for all
UNS policies in exchange for certain specified services.
Since the organization of UNS the Administration of the
insurance program has been a responsibility of the
Chancellor's Office. Since June, 1971 Internal Audit
has carried out this responsibility for the Chancellor's
Office. Insurance duties performed by the Internal
Audit staff includes ordering and renewing insurance
policies, receiving and paying insurance premiums, fil-
ing insurance claims, reviewing leases and contract
agreements to determine UNS insurance responsibilities,
and arranging for certificates of insurance to be issued
when required. Internal Audit devotes substantial time,
averaging 1/2 man year, to UNS insurance administration.
A detailed listing of Internal Audit insurance duties is
attached as Reference A.
UNS insurance program has become more complex and it is
becoming increasing difficult to place our insurance
policies. It has been our practice to allow interested
agents an opportunity to submit a premium quotation for
the renewal of insurance policies. Lately, our attempt
to solicit competitive bids for placement of insurance
has been unsuccessful due to the fact that many large
insurance companies are reluctant or refuse to submit
premium quotations to several insurance agents all at-
tempting to place the same policy. Many large companies
will deal with the agent of record only. The UNS cur-
rently has 18 separate insurance policies through five
different insurance agents, and pays total premiums in
the current year of nearly $230,000. A listing of pol-
icies and premiums is attached as Reference B.
We are at the point where our insurance needs have be-
come so complex and the time demanded of Internal Audit
to administer the insurance program so great that we are
considering centralizing all of our insurance needs with
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents (NIIA). This would
involve designating NIIA to place all UNS insurance pol-
icies, submit claims to insurance companies, transmit
insurance premiums, and generally administer the UNS
insurance program. We have attached a general list of
the services that we would expect to be performed by
NIIA as Reference C. The Internal Audit staff met with
representatives of the NIIA to discuss the feasibility
of centralizing the insurance operation. NIIA assured
us that they are interested in handling the insurance
program of the UNS since risk management of State agency
insurance needs is the reason for the existence of the
insurance placement branch of NIIA.
We believe that centralization with NIIA would provide
needed expertise in the area of insurance and would free
Internal Audit time which could better be devoted to
auditing projects. We therefore propose that the Nevada
Independent Insurance Agents be designated the agent of
record for the UNS on existing policies as of July 1,
1976, and that NIIA be authorized to place all future
renewal policies. Our agent of record agreement with
NIIA would be subject to cancellation at any time by
the UNS.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
The Board of Regents adjourned and convened as the Nevada Higher
Education Facilities Commission for the purpose of review and ap-
proval of applications for Title VI, A grants under the U. S.
Higher Education Act of 1965. The applications received and
their point rating under the provisions of the State Plan were
submitted by Mr. Harry Wood and are as follows:
Category I - Laboratory and other special equipment, materials
and minor remodeling - $14,038
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 100 - $11,891
Northern Nevada Community College 80 - 2,147
University of Nevada, Reno 75 -
Category II - Television equipment, materials and minor remodel-
ing for closed circuit direct instruction - $3,510
University of Nevada, Reno 90 - $3,510
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 89 -
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Commission approve the
submission of the applications from UNLV and NNCC for Category I
grants and the application of UNR for a Category II grant.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried
without dissent.
The Commission adjourned and the Board of Regents reconvened.
45. Approval of Additional Fund Transfer, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following transfer
from the UNR Contingency Reserve:
#365 $2,000 to Civil Engineering for the purchase of hy-
draulic components and other operating expenses for
the remainder of the fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
46. Request for Loan from DRI Contingency Fund
President Smith reported that the present balance of the DRI
Contingency Fund is $173,414.94. He requested a loan of
$50,000 from this fund to the Fort Mohave Air Quality Pro-
gram so that work may be continued until a purchase order
from Southern California Edison Company is received. Dr.
Smith reported that DRI has received assurance that such a
purchase order is forthcoming. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday,
April 3, 1976, at 8:50 A.M. All Regents and Officers in attend-
ance the previous day were again present.
47. 1976-77 Work Program and Estimative Budgets
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
document containing the recommended work program, estimative
budgets and DRI Financial Plan for 1976-77. As noted in the
narrative accompanying the document, $52,891,203 was allo-
cated for general University operation and $8,900,870 was
included in the estimative budgets. In addition, the DRI
Financial Plan totaled $8,866,077.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the work program was using a
tentative salary schedule for graduate assistants (fellows).
He requested that in approving the work program, approval of
the following schedule also be given:
Step Present Schedule Proposed Schedule
1 $3,000 $3,200
2 3,200 3,400
3 3,400 3,600
4 3,600 3,800
5 3,800 4,000
In presenting the work program, Chancellor Humphrey comment-
ed that the document was fully endorsed by all of the Offi-
cers and was recommended to the Board for approval with the
understanding that the total budget figures for Intercolle-
giate Athletics at the two Universities were final, but a
detailed breakdown of the allocation among the sports and
between men and women would be provided at the May meeting.
Dr. Douglas Mathewson, Director of Institutional Studies and
Budget, presented slide illustrations of the formulas fol-
lowed in developing the work program and the ratios result-
ing from allocation of available resources within the ap-
propriation.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the work program as submit-
ted. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross.
Dr. Grotegut asked that the minutes record reflect two con-
cerns expressed by the UNR Faculty Senate:
(1) That future budgets contain more adequate funding in
the support areas than is reflected in the proposed
work program, pointing out that the constraints im-
posed by the necessary adjustments to inflation have
caused the area of support to suffer most.
(2) That action on the part of one Division can often have
an adverse effect on other Divisions, citing as an ex-
ample the Clark County Community College, which had an
original projection of faculty needs at 175 FTE, the
Governor's recommendation in response to that projec-
tion was for 142 FTE, and then the apparent ability of
that instructional unit to carry out its responsibili-
ties with 113 FTE. He suggested that this has direct
implications for all Divisions in that it could affect
the credibility of future budget requests.
Motion carried without dissent.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda sub-
mitted. The Information Agenda contained the following items and
is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) UNR Financial Aid Report
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(4) Report of Foreign Travel
(5) Board of Regents Special Projects Account Balance
(6) Abstracts of Press Releases
(7) Progress of University Projects
(8) Status Report, University of Nevada Projects
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
04-02-1976