April 2-3, 1987
04-02-1987
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 2, 1987
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 340, Western
Nevada Community College, Carson City.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Mr. James Eardley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs John Fordham (DRI), Larry
Goodnight (WNCC), John Heise (CCCC), Phyllis Henderson (TMCC),
Donald Jessup (UNR), Gary Jones (UNLV), Jim Williams (Unit) and
Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 11:20 A.M.
on Thursday, April 2, 1987.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting, held
February 19-20, 1987.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the following persons be added to the Mackay
School of Mines Advisory Board to UNR:
Frankie Sue Del Papa, Carson City
Brian A. Wilson, Sacramento, California
(4) Approved official recognition of the Professional Ad-
visory Board of the Reynolds School of Journalism.
Approved the following persons to serve on the Board:
Edward Allison, Washington, D. C.
Lou Cannon, Washington, D. C.
John Csia, Reno
Mark Curtis, Reno
Fred Davis, Reno
Ruthe Deskin, Las Vegas
Barbara Henry, Rochester, New York
Earl Johnson, Las Vegas
James Joyce, Las Vegas
Everett Landers, Reno
Robert Laxalt, Carson City
Warren Lerude, Reno
Frank Mc Cullough, San Francisco, California
Gene Mc Kenna, Reno
Rollan Melton, Reno
Ruth Mills, Sparks
Bourne Morris, Reno
Robert Ordonez, Reno
Candice Pearce, Reno
Sig Rogich, Las Vegas
Edward Scripps II, Honolulu, Hawaii
Fred Smith, Las Vegas
Mae Steninger, Elko
Richard Stout, Reno
Tom Wixon, Gardnerville
(5) Authorized negotiations with Dr. Robert Bersi for up
to a 2-year leave of absence without pay beginning
July 1, 1987.
(6) Approved the following:
A. Extended salaried sick leave for Jerry D. Budy,
Range, Wildlife and Forestry Department, College
of Agriculture, beginning April 20, 1987. On
August 7, 1986 he suffered a Lacuna stroke and by
April 20, 1987 he will have used all his accumu-
lated sick and annual leave.
B. Extended salaried sick leave for Nursing Instruc-
tor Veronica Bocchese for the remainder of the
school year because of a back injury. She is cur-
rently able to fulfill her lecture commitment, but
laboratory duties are being handled by a part-time
instructor.
(7) Approved an agreement between UNS and the Department
of Human Resources, Division of Mental Hygiene and
Mental Retardation, which contracts for the services
of the Medical School to assist in the recruitment,
assessment and evaluation of candidates for the posi-
tion of Senior Psychiatrist.
(8) Approved the following person be added to the State-
wide Advisory Committee at DRI:
Mr. Robert Seale, Reno
(9) Approved an interlocal agreement between the Univer-
sity of Nevada System and the Nevada Commission on
Economic Development for an amount not to exceed
$15,000. Under the agreement, UNS will prepare a
report of tax generation potential association with
the Superconductor Super Collider (SSC) and incorpo-
rating conclusions in consultation with relevant SSC
contractors and the Commission.
(10) Approved an interlocal agreement between UNLV and the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in an
amount not to exceed $57,200. This agreement will
allow the Division of Limnological Research at UNLV
to conduct monitoring of Lake Mead for the Division of
Environmental Protection.
(11) Approved a 1-year extension of leave without pay for
Dr. Joy Leland at DRI. Dr. Leland is one of the
earliest employees of the DRI and has served the in-
stitute with great distinction for over 20 years.
She is continuing her research in the social sci-
ences, and will continue to be an important member of
the DRI staff.
Mrs. Kenney moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and ap-
proval of the prepared agenda with the authority to change
the order of items as specified throughout the meeting.
Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
2. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mrs. Kenney, seconded by Mrs. Gallagher, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profession-
al competence or physical or mental health of a person(s)
in accordance with NRS 241.030.
The open session of the Board of Regents began at 1:15 P.M. on
Thursday, April 2, 1987.
Vice Chancellor Fox introduced Mr. Steve Foster, Research Assist-
ant, who demonstrated to the Board of Regents the computerized
UNS Transfer Guide.
3. Introductions
President Hidy introduced Mr. Dale Schulke, Acting Vice
President at DRI.
President Crowley introduced Dr. Frank Hartigan, Vice Chair-
man of the Faculty Senate at UNR.
4. Chairman's Report
Chairman Klaich announced that Governor Bryan has approved
the sale of the System Administration building located at
405 Marsh Avenue, Reno.
Governor Bryan wrote a letter to Chairman Klaich announcing
that UNR has been declared a National Historic District.
(The letter is filed with the permanent minutes.) Chairman
Klaich requested Secretary Moser, Chancellor Dawson and
President Crowley to arrange a reception to commemorate
this honor during National Historic Preservation Week which
begins May 9, 1987.
Chairman Klaich reported on the meeting held on March 11,
1987 with Chancellor Dawson, General Counsel Klasic and Mr.
Edgar Collins, Oakland Area Office Director of the Office
of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Mr.
Collins explained the purpose of OFCCP, obtaining informa-
tion about the UNS preparatory to OFCCP audits of insti-
tutions of the UNS, determining progress on last year's rec-
ommendations by the OFCCP on improving the Board's affirma-
tive action responsibilities, and updating Chairman Klaich
and Chancellor Dawson on the OFCCP's audit of UNR.
Recommendations designed to improve UNS programs are as
follows:
OFCCP recommended creating a Systemwide affirmative ac-
tion officer position, but it was explained that the
approach might not be workable, given the federated
nature of UNS in which primary authority rests with the
institutions. If the Board of Regents delegates author-
ity for affirmative action compliance to the Campuses,
however, it must institute rigorous reporting require-
ments to ensure that institutions are progressing toward
affirmative action goals. The OFCCP, the Chancellor's
Office and the Council of Presidents will create a re-
porting format to measure progress.
The progress in meeting affirmative action goals becomes
a part of Presidential evaluations and OFCCP recommended
a formula for quantifying Presidents' progress.
OFCCP recommended conducting an inventory of facilities
to determine accessibility to the handicapped.
OFCCP recommended earmarking scholarships for protected
groups and OFCCP may provide lists of potential donors
who might also benefit from a reciprocal compliance
arrangement.
The Board was encouraged to step up its outreach activi-
ties in Nevada communities to let citizens know it is
serious about forwarding goals of affirmative action.
This is also recommended to be a major activity of the
Presidents.
While tenure and promotion decisions are determined at
the Campus level, information provided to the Board may
be structured to ensure there is not a "short-circuiting
in the tenure and evaluation process."
Chairman Klaich expressed his confidence that resulting af-
firmative action policies can be implemented without the
Board of Regents becoming involved in Campus administration.
Mr. Eardley and Mrs. Whitley requested information regarding
the recent Supreme Court ruling on feminism. It was decided
that this topic would be explained at the upcoming Regents
Workshop.
5. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson provided an update of recent 1987 legisla-
tive activities of concern to Nevada public higher educa-
tion. In a review of TIAA-CREF, the State insurance com-
missioner found that CREF is not licensed to sell life in-
surance in Nevada, so TIAA has introduced legislation to
make it legal for CREF to sell insurance.
It appears UNS will not be able to defeat S. B. 161, a pro-
posed bill reducing use of temporary, part-time employees
for 480 hours annually to 160 hours yearly. The measure,
endorsed strongly by the State of Nevada Employees Associ-
ation, would exempt UNR and UNLV pavilion workers and per-
sons hired part-time to assist Community Colleges with
registrations.
Chancellor Dawson discussed several issues related to Ques-
tion 5 funds, which are the Federal estate tax funds revert-
ed back to Nevada. The Chancellor's Office is working with
key lawmakers to amend S. B. 23, a bill sponsored by Senator
Don Mello, addressing distribution of funds. UNS is pro-
posing that monies be set aside in an endowment fund ad-
ministered by UNS rather than placed in the State general
fund. UNS would budget a pre-determined amount annually and
the remainder of collections would be used to build an en-
dowment of $50 million. Once the endowment is established,
excess proceeds would again be made available to UNS in-
stitutions for one-shot academic enhancements. Any retro-
active collections would assist in building the endowment.
A plan by the Senate Finance Committee to use $325,000 to
pay a debt the State Department of Education owes the fed-
eral government "is not keeping faith with the voters,"
so stated Chancellor Dawson. And UNS plans to "vigorously
oppose" S. B. 312, a bill sponsored by Senators Nick Horn
and Ray Rawson that would establish a separate commission
appointed by the Governor on a geographically proportioned
basis to spend up to $1 million during 1987-89 for "programs
which further educational activities relating to speech,
drama, the theater, dance, music and for education of handi-
capped pupils." Any education organization which has been
in existence for 2 years would be eligible, and preference
would be given to organizations which teach or train handi-
capped students without charge.
President Meacham expressed concern about passage of S. B.
29, a bill that would appropriate $1.2 million to equip and
operate a health science center in Las Vegas. Regents ap-
proved a request to allow Las Vegas philanthropist Claude I.
Howard to construct a clinic and health science center on
West Charleston Street in Las Vegas for use by CCCC. It
would also house the School of Medicine's southern Medicaid
clinic. Construction will be financed by $490,000 generated
through the sale of the North Las Vegas Shopping Center own-
ed by Mr. Howard and donated for use by the Medical School.
And Mr. Howard has agreed to donate the remaining costs of
building the facility. Funds to operate and equip the fa-
cility would be available if S. B. 29 passes.
General Counsel Klasic reported on the class action suit
brought against the Board of Regents regarding longevity pay
for all System employees. The court upheld Mr. Klasic's
motion for summary judgment against employees who brought
the suit and in favor of the Board. Mrs. Gallagher highly
commended General Counsel Klasic.
6. Approved Amendment to Handbook, Affirmative Action Pro-
cedures
Approved an amendment to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8,
Section 8, as contained in Ref. B. This proposal would
amend the System procedures for handling affirmative action
complaints which will streamline the complaint process, es-
tablish a surer method of choosing members of an affirmative
action grievance committee, eliminates redundant or unneces-
sary procedures and clarifies the remaining procedures.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Affirmative Action Procedures. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
ASUN President Todd Plimpton reported on the accomplishments of
ASUN during his term as President, such as reducing the speed
limit on Virginia Street, creating "Blue Thunder", cooperating
with other student associations, donating a gift from the Class
of '87 to UNR Campus, and conducting a self-study of the ASUN
Bookstore. He extended an invitation to the Board members to
attend the ASUN Banquet on April 4, 1987.
7. Approved the Resolution: UNLV Rebels Basketball Team
Approved the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-1
WHEREAS, the UNLV Running Rebel basketball team has been
number 1 in the country for most of the 1986-87 season,
and
WHEREAS, the Running Rebels were the champions in their
division, and
WHEREAS, the Running Rebels proceeded to the NCAA play-
offs, winning their games, and
WHEREAS, the Running Rebels were then able to take all
Nevadans with them to the exciting NCAA Final Four games
in New Orleans, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents commend the members
of the Running Rebel basketball team, and their coach,
Jerry Tarkanian and his staff for so ably representing
their University, the System and the State, and, FURTHER
BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board extends congratulations to
these young men and every good wish for their future
endeavors.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the resolution regarding the
UNLV basketball team. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion car-
ried.
Chairman Klaich left the meeting. Mrs. Kenney, Vice Chairman,
assumed the gavel.
8. Approved Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
by institution Presidents for Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed award of tenure, effective July 1, 1987, to the fol-
lowing:
George Bierkamper, Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Robert E. Blesse, Rank III, Library
Kimberly B. Boal, Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
*Paula W. Brown, Rank II, Cooperative Extension Service,
College of Agriculture
Susan M. Ervin, Assistant Professor of Nursing
*William Gerthoffer, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Gerald Gifford, Professor of Range, Wildlife & Forestry
*Viktoria Hertling, Assistant Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
*Martha Hildreth, Assistant Professor of History
*George C. Hill, Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Education & Communications
*Karen L. Hinton, Rank II, Cooperative Extension Service,
College of Agriculture
Marianne C. Papa, Rank II, Cooperative Extension Serv-
ice, College of Agriculture
Ramana G. Reddy, Associate Professor of Chemical &
Metallurgical Engineering
Sachiko T. St. Jeor, Associate Professor of Nutrition
Education & Research Program
John M. Strefeler, Associate Professor of Accounting &
Computer Information Systems
*William S. Templeton, Associte Professor of Curriculum &
Instruction
*Janet Usinger-Lesquereux, Rank II, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
*Tracy L. Veach, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences
*Guy Wagener, Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages &
Literatures
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1987, to the
following:
Dale Anderson, Counseling, Educational Psychology &
Foundations, Education
Cheryl Bowles, Nursing, Health Sciences
Cathie Kelly, Art, Arts & Letters
Daniel Mc Allister, Management, Business and Economics
Douglas Reynolds, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Science,
Mathematics and Engineering
Robert Smith, Economics, Business and Economics
Michael Stitt, English, Arts & Letters
*Alan Stutts, Hotel, Hotel Administration
Skip Swerdlow, Finance, Business and Economics
C. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1987, to
the following:
Daniel Adams, Business Division
Ann Bell, Health Sciences Department
Linda Blakey, Admissions and Records
Kent Duffy, Learning Resources Center
Aurora Eustaquio, Arts & Science Division
Paula Funkhouser, Business/Management Division
Phyllis Henderson, Arts & Science Division
Mark Johnson, Industrial/Technical & Public Service
Jackie Kirkland, Student Services
Nadine Phinney, Learning Resources Center
Rebecca Porter, Arts & Science Division
Steven Zideck, Arts & Science Division
D. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1987,
to the following:
*Jack Anderson, Automotive Instructor, Educational
Services
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Awards of Tenure. Mrs.
Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded by the institution Presidents
for Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed the following promotions, effective July 1, 1987:
David O. Antonuccio, to Associate Professor of Psychia-
try & Behavioral Sciences
*Pauls W. Brown, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
*William T. Gerthoffer, to Associate Professor of Pharma-
cology
Peter J. Goin, to Associate Professor of Art
*Viktoria Hertling, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literatures
*Martha Hildreth, to Associate Professor of History
*George C. Hill, to Associate Professor of Agricultural
Education & Communications
*Karen L. Hinton, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
A. Z. Joy, to Rank IV, Cooperative Extension Service,
College of Agriculture
Claude K. Lardinois, to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine
Robert J. Morrison, to Professor of Art
Kenneth J. Peak, to Associate Professor of Criminal
Justice
Keith Priestley, to Professor of Geological Sciences
Phyllis A. Reed, to Associate Professor of Social &
Health Resources
David R. Seibert, to Professor of Speech & Theatre
Catherine P. Smith, to Professor of Music (retroactive
to July 1, 1986)
*William S. Templeton, to Professor of Curriculum &
Instruction
Dave Torell, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension Service,
College of Agriculture
*Janet Usinger-Lesquereux, to Rank III, Cooperative
Extension Service, College of Agriculture
*Tracy L. Veach, to Associate Professor of Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences
*Guy Wagener, to Associate Professor of Foreign Languages
& Literatures
Larry A. Walters, to Associate Professor of Speech &
Theatre
Robert J. Watters, to Professor of Geological Sciences
Joan S. Zenan, to Rank IV, Savitt Medical Library,
School of Medicine
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1987:
Leslie Cummings, to Associate Professor of Hotel
Robert Dodge, to Professor of English
Shelley Heaton, to Rank II, Library
Stanley Hillyard, to Professor of Biological Science
Martha Knack, to Professor of Anthropology
Laralee Nelson, to Rank II, Library
William Quain, to Associate Professor of Marketing
John Stefanelli, to Professor of Hotel
*Alan Stutts, to Associate Professor of Hotel
George Urioste, to Professor of Anthropology
David Weide, to Professor of Geoscience
Evangelos Yfantis, to Professor of Computer Science/
Electrical Engineering
Leonard Zane, to Professor of Physics
C. Desert Research Institute - President Hidy recommended
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1987:
Abul K. Bhuiya, to Rank IV of Radiological Safety Board
Jonathan Davis, to Research Professor of Social Sciences
Richard Egami, to Research Associate IV of Energy En-
vironmental Engineering Center
David P. Rogers, to Rank III of Energy and Environmental
Engineering Center
Jeff Seemann, to Associate Research Professor of Bio-
logical Sciences Center
John G. Watson, to Rank IV of Energy and Environmental
Engineering Center
Larry Young, to Research Associate III of Atmospheric
Sciences Center
*Also recommended for Tenure.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Promotions or Assignments
to Rank. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
10. Information Only - Recommendation for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank, UNR
The following recommendation for promotion or assignment to
rank has been forwarded for Board consideration. This is an
information item only, with Board action scheduled for the
May 14-15, 1987 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
the following promotion, effective July 1, 1987:
Jannet M. Carmichael, to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine
11. Report on Articulation Issues in the University of Nevada
System
In January, 1987 the Board of Regents requested that a prog-
ress report on the transfer of students and credits (espe-
cially in nursing programs) be prepared for the April meet-
ing of the Board. Since that time, the UNS Articulation
Board has met and nursing program representatives have been
contacted. Vice Chancellor Fox presented an overview of
nursing articulation issues, filed in the Regents Office.
There was some discussion on whether or not the National
League of Nursing (NLN) should accredit the System's nursing
programs. President Berg stated that he felt it was not
necessary since the State Board of Nursing accredits the
programs. President Gwaltney stated that NLN accreditation
is costly and also felt it was not to the System's advan-
tage. Mrs. Sheerin pointed out that the System is trying
to build a "ladder" program with incomptable programs;
therefore, these programs must be re-worked. President
Meacham indicated that UNLV has NLN accreditation and CCCC
will seek NLN accreditation. Nursing representatives
throughout UNS are working to address student transfer
problems. The Board requested that articulation problems
be addressed in a "timely manner".
12. Report of DRI Liaison Committee
A report of the DRI Liaison Committee meeting, held March 6,
1987, was made by Regent Dorothy Gallagher, Chairman. She
presented "Report and Recommendations from the DRI Liaison
Committee", filed in the Regents Office. Mrs. Gallagher
requested approval of two additional people to serve on the
Search Committee.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of two additional people to
serve on the DRI Presidential Search Committee. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Motion carried.
13. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held April 2, 1987, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin, Chairman.
NOTE: The following two programs, AAS in Ophthalmic Tech-
nology and the AAS in Nursing, previously had had
Phase I approval by the Board of Regents, and for
the completion of new program review requirements,
the Phase II is required.
(1) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an AAS degree in
Ophthalmic Technology, as contained in Ref. AA-1, filed
in the Regents Office.
This program will provide a cost-effective means to
provide trained technicians who will function as as-
sistants to the ophthalmologist.
The curriculum will consist of 69 credits, with 35
credits in the major area. A minimum ACT composite
score of 17 and a 2.5 grade point average will be re-
quired for admission to the program. A 2.0 GPA will
be required for completion, with a "C" or higher in
each required course.
Funding is projected at $14,300 for the 1st year of
the program. This will be decreased to $12,200 by the
4th year. This is due to expected attrition and ad-
mission of students only on an every-other-year basis.
Students who complete this degree will be eligible for
admission to the proposed BS in Health Care Administra-
tion program at UNLV, with credits earned in the major
field applying toward completion of the major concen-
tration requirements.
Further, CCCC will seek accreditation for this program
by the American Medical Association's Committee on
Allied Health Education and Accreditation. Upon com-
pletion of the degree, graduates will be eligible to
write the national examination for certification as
ophthalmic technicians.
Professional practitioneers in the Las Vegas area, of-
ficials of the Joint Commission on Allied Health Per-
sonnel in Ophthalmology, and directors of accredited
programs in other states were consulted on program
plans.
The Phase I Proposal was approved by the Board of Re-
gents in January, 1987.
Mrs. Sheerin questioned if two faculty members were
sufficient for this program, and President Meacham
stated that there is a problem, but it can be overcome.
The two faculty members are a combination of part-time
faculty which have been reassigned, and there is a
full-time faculty in the program.
(2) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an AAS degree in
Nursing at CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in
the Regents Office.
This program will enable CCCC to offer nursing educa-
tion opportunities at two levels. A ladder curricu-
lum (1-plus-1) will allow students to receive a prac-
tical nursing certificate after 1 year of training,
and an AAS degree with a major in nursing after the
completion of 2 years.
Admission to the program will require completion of the
Practical Nursing Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0, a
minimum ACT composite score of 17, and current Nevada
licensure as a Practical Nurse. The curriculum will
consist of 34 credits. Completion of the practical
nursing certificate and AAS will require a total of 70
credits.
Funding for the program is projected at $89,063 by the
4th year, and includes salaries for additional faculty,
travel and indirect costs. Existing facilities and
equipment are adequate at this time.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is currently phas-
ing out its Associate Degree Nursing Program. This
action, combined with an acute shortage of nurses in
southern Nevada, will increase the demand for enroll-
ment in this program. 2-plus-2 articulation between
CCCC and UNLV will be retained. It is anticipated that
50 students will enroll annually.
CCCC has maintained contact with the Nevada Board of
Nursing in order to ensure the program meets all re-
quirements for approval. It is anticipated that ac-
creditation will be sought from the National League
of Nursing.
The Phase I program was approved by the Board of Re-
gents in October, 1985.
Mr. Eardley questioned whether the articulation of
nursing programs is being addressed and President
Meacham stated that the State Board of Nursing and
the Academic Affairs Council have specifically ad-
dressed nursing articulation and are supportive of the
decisions made thus far. Dr. Alison Mc Pherson, Di-
rector of the Science and Health Department at CCCC,
reviewed the different degree-granting programs and
the years in which it takes to achieve the degree or
certificate. Mr. Eardley asked if the LPN program
has a similar core program in order for easy transfer.
Dr. Mc Pherson replied that the LPN program does trans-
fer into a 2-year program and that UNLV accepts approx-
imately 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Science de-
gree. UNR also complies with this transfer.
Vice Chancellor Fox informed the Committee that he had
sent a letter to each institution questioning their
position in seeking National League of Nursing (NLN)
accreditation. Each institution has responded, with
the majority of institutions not wishing to seek ac-
creditation from NLN. CCCC stated that they would con-
tinue to proceed in seeking NLN accreditation.
Dr. Gwaltney proposed that NLN accreditation should be
a Systemwide decision, not one made by an individual
Campus. Vice Chancellor Fox disagreed with the System-
wide approach by stating that if NLN accreditation is
granted at the Community College level, transferring to
the Universities would be much easier.
Mr. Eardley emphasized the importance of standardized
articulation between institutions, especially for the
sake of the students.
Mrs. Sheerin requested the accreditation issue be
clarified at the next meeting.
Mrs. Sheerin asked about the progress on testing stu-
dents for placement in math classes and English classes
at CCCC. Dr. Alan Balboni, Dean of Education Services
at CCCC, stated that English placement was functioning
well and that CCCC uses a national test in placing
students. As for math, there is not an overall place-
ment test so the interested students must see a coun-
selor for appropriate placement.
NOTE: As approved by the Board of Regents in December, 1986
the following 3 programs, AAS Machine Technology, AAS
Child Development and the AAS in Medical Records
Technology are following a new format for program
review.
(3) Approved the AAS degree in Machine Technology at WNCC,
as contained in Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents Office.
A description of the program can be found in Ref. AA-3.
This program will provide the skills necessary for em-
ployment in the machine trades field, as well as up-
grade skills for those who are currently employed and
desire additional training. The planned date of initi-
ation is Fall, 1987.
In the WNCC service area there are many manufacturing
firms which have a need for trained machine technolo-
gists. Currently, this need is not being met.
A total of 72 credits will be required in this program,
including 39 credits of new core courses in the machine
technology area. A minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 will be required for completion of the
program.
Two existing related programs are the AAS in Manufac-
turing Engineering Technology and AAS in Welding Tech-
nology. The latter program was reviewed in 1985 and
found to be operating within performance standards,
with an average student enrollment of 60-70 students
per semester. It is recognized throughout northern
Nevada as a model program. The Manufacturing Engineer-
ing Technology is a new program implemented in 1986.
Funding for the program will initially require 4 part-
time faculty at a total of $6400 per year. It is hoped
that 1 full-time faculty position will be funded in
subsequent years. No additional facilities or equip-
ment will be required.
Dr. John Garmon, Dean of Educational Services at WNCC,
stated that an advisory committee was established 3
years ago to address machine technology, and in 1985
the Legislature funded the program. A survey was con-
ducted which indicated that there were 171 job openings
in machine technology throughout the State of Nevada
with only 45 qualified persons to fill the positions.
He introduced Mr. Ted Melsheimer of Mustang Manufac-
turing and Mr. Mike Anselm of Sierra Cast. They both
serve on the advisory committee and made personal
statements in support of the machine technology at
WNCC.
Mrs. Sheerin questioned the placement of this program
at WNCC, and President Calabro stated that there is a
definite need throughout the State, but an immediate
need in the Carson Valley area. Mrs. Sheerin was
pleased with the cooperation between NNCC and the
business industry.
There was discussion on the fading apprenticeship pro-
grams in the work force. It was stated that education
provides theory that persons do not receive on the job,
but the industry cannot afford apprentice programs any
longer.
A critical goal for this program is to achieve a full-
time faculty member. Dr. Garmon stated that the ad-
visory committee will serve on the screening committee
for the full-time faculty who will be a liaison person
with business and industry.
Mr. Eardley stated he hoped that with the great amount
of money going towards equipment and supplies that TMCC
would not duplicate this program, and with the demand
for this program being requested throughout the State,
this program should be coordinated Statewide.
President Calabro related the reason the program review
stated that there will be no effect on other programs
is because there will not be resources from other pro-
grams used to support the machine technology program,
but there will be programmatic impact.
(4) Approved the AAS degree in Child Development at TMCC,
as contained in Ref. AA-4, filed in the Regents Office.
A description of this degree can be found in Ref. AA-4.
This program will provide the training needed for em-
ployment in child care facilities such as pre-schools
and day care centers. The date of implementation is
planned for Fall, 1987.
There is a need for improved quality of child care in
the community, and a number of people currently employ-
ed in child care facilities may wish to upgrade their
job skills. In addition, the local need for facilities
is expected to increase in the future.
Graduates of the program will have completed a total
of 60 credits, with 39 credits in the major area. At
present, no new courses are planned. However, courses
may be added as electives in response to community
needs. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or
better will be required for completion of the program.
Programs related to this proposal include certificates
of achievement in "Teacher" and "Director". A review
of the curriculum in 1985 and 1986 resulted in the
addition of several courses to the program.
The 1985 Legislature provided funding for one full-time
child development instructor. Therefore, for the 1st
year of the program no funds are requested. The 4th
year funding is estimated at $66,000 and will include
2.5 FTE faculty.
Dr. Ron Remington, Dean of Instructional Services at
TMCC, introduced Mrs. Betty Elliott, Chairman of the
Science Department at TMCC, and Ms. Susan Oriard, In-
structor of Child Development at TMCC, who both pre-
sented statements in support of the AAS degree in Child
Development at TMCC.
Mr. Eardley asked what the requirements are for child
care centers, and Mrs. Elliott replied that a person
only needs 3 hours for teaching in Washoe County. Each
county has its own requirements. She continued by
stating that many child care center directors have
served on the Advisory Board for Child Development
and have contributed towards the curriculum. Mr.
Eardley asked if there is a required license for any-
one who takes care of children and was answered in the
affirmative. There is only one known employer in
Battle Mountain who sponsors child care for its employ-
ees, but this has become a national movement and will
be implemented more and more thoughout the country.
Mrs. Sheerin questioned the articulation issue for
this program and was informed that some courses could
be repeated at the University level.
It was noted that such issues as child pornography and
child abuse are addressed in several of the classes
with one class devoted entirely to child abuse.
Mrs. Sheerin asked for a summary on the English and
math testing programs at TMCC. Dr. Remington stated
that TMCC has an extremely good success in placement.
The Open Door policy was addressed and it was indicated
that students 25 and older are not mandated to be test-
ed for placement in English, but they do have to write
a paragraph to indicate their knowledge. Mrs. Sheerin
requested that English and math placement programs be
addressed at the next meeting.
(5) Approved the AAS degree in Medical Records Technology
at CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-5, filed in the Re-
gents Office.
A description of this degree can be found in Ref. AA-5.
The program will consist of 64-67 credit hours, with a
minimum 2.0 grade point average required for gradua-
tion. The anticipated date of initiation is September,
1987.
Individuals who complete this program will be trained
for employment in hospitals, ambulatory and long-care
facilities, State health departments and other organi-
zations. There is currently a short supply of trained
individuals in the State, and recruitment is costly.
Curriculum for the program will include 42 credits in
the major field, plus the general education require-
ments for the AAS degree. Accrediting and certifying
organizations were consulted in the process of develop-
ing this proposal, and accreditation will be sought
for the program. UNLV plans to propose a program in
Medical Records Administration which will articulate
directly with this AAS degree.
Related allied health programs at CCCC include Dental
Hygiene, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Res-
piratory Therapy and Paramedic Medicine. Formal re-
views were undertaken for the Nursing and Respiratory
Therapy programs in Spring, 1986. The Dental Hygiene
program was reviewed two years earlier. All received
excellent ratings. Both the Medical Laboratory Tech-
nology and Paramedic Medicine are new degree programs,
approved by the Board of Regents in 1986.
Funding is projected at $6,500 for the 1st year of the
program, increasing to $26,000 by the 4th year. This
estimate will include a half-time coordinator and part-
time instructors. Equipment and facilities are ade-
quate at the present.
Mrs. Sheerin complimented CCCC for the efficient and
most complete proposal which was submitted.
Mrs. Kenney requested a follow-up report on this pro-
gram after it gets underway.
Dr. Mc Pherson stated that there is no full-time facul-
ty at this time, but it will be a high priority in the
future. There will be a coordinator for both the
Medical Records Technology and Ophthalmic Technology
programs because the medical field is short of faculty
who are willing to work for a College faculty wage.
Mrs. Sheerin requested that future proposals submitted
for any and all programs should include problems which
the program may encounter.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mr. Eardley seconded.
Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich returned and resumed the gavel.
14. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held April 2, 1987, were made by Regent June Whitley, Act-
ing Chairman.
(1) Approved the audit of the UNLV Center for Survey Re-
search, January 1, 1985 through June 30, 1986.
The audit report was distributed at the meeting and is
filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Whitley requested Chancellor Dawson, General
Counsel Klasic and business officers to develop a sys-
tem policy for professional staff members regarding
outside compensation such as consulting and out-of-
state research projects. Chancellor Dawson described
to the Committee the Federal ruling on "A" and "B"
contracts.
(2) Approved the audit of the UNLV Library Department,
July 1, 1985 through December 31, 1986.
The audit report was distributed at the meeting and is
filed in the Regents Office.
(3) The change in the audit guidelines requested by the
Board has resulted in Campus Management Letters issued
by the outside auditors. The presentations were made
by Campus controllers.
Ms. Paula Ringkob, TMCC Associate Dean of College Serv-
ices, presented the Management Letter for TMCC, which
is filed in the Regents Office. She noted that checks
over $10,000 are manually signed by two signators.
Mr. Bill Davies, Dean of College Services at WNCC,
presented the Management Letter for WNCC, which is
filed in the Regents Office. He noted that large
checks are manually signed by two signators.
Mr. Tom Judy, UNR Controller, presented the Management
Letter for UNR, which is filed in the Regents Office.
Ms. Ann Audrain, DRI Controller, presented the Manage-
ment Letter for DRI, which is filed in the Regents
Office.
Mrs. Whitley requested that a System policy regarding
dual check signatures should be developed. Some of the
smaller institutions do not have sufficient staffing
for dual check signatures.
(4) Approved the Foundation Guidelines, as contained in
Ref. A-4, filed in the Regents Office. At the February
19-20, 1987 meeting, the Board directed the Audit Com-
mittee to clarify the administrative and accounting
guidelines for the foundations. Those clarifications
have been made.
Mr. Eardley requested a full report on the relationship
between the foundations and the Board of Regents, in
particular the reporting guidelines.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
15. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held April 2, 1987, were made by Regent
Carolyn Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved the changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
17, Section 11.3, Special Course Fees at CCCC. A lab
fee of $155 to be issued for the 1-credit music in-
struction courses listed below:
Mus 151 Piano Mus 251 Piano
Mus 153 Voice Mus 253 Voice
Mus 155 Brass Instruments Mus 255 Brass Instruments
Mus 157 Woodwinds Mus 257 Woodwinds
Mus 163 Organ Mus 263 Organ
Mus 161 Drums Mus 259 Percussion
Mus 165 Guitar Mus 261 Drums
Mus 167 Bass Mus 265 Guitar
Mus 169 Synthesizer Mus 267 Bass
Mus 171 Music Theory Mus 269 Synthesizer
Mus 271 Music Theory
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change
regarding Special Course Fees at CCCC. Mrs. Kenney
seconded. Motion carried.
(2) Approved establishment of ranges for different ad-
ministration levels so that each individual insti-
tution may develop salaries and/or steps within the
parameters of this plan.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE
SALARY PLAN
("A" Contract)
Level Title Salary Range
6 Vice President $54,150 - $62,797
5 Dean 48,735 - 56,517
4 Associate Dean/Assistant Dean 43,862 - 50,866
3 Director III 39,475 - 45,779
2 Director II 35,527 - 41,201
1 Director I 31,975 - 37,081
The proposed plan is based on a survey of salaries,
with the midpoint being the average of salaries. Mrs.
Whitley asked if the salary levels dealt with perform-
ance standards, and was answered in the affirmative.
There will be no salaries given above $62,797. The
criteria for Directors is different on each Campus,
therefore Directors' salaries will be handled individu-
ally on the Campuses. This plan will provide flexibil-
ity for the Community Colleges.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Salary Plan for
Community College Administrators. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
(3) Approved the 1987 Summer Session Salary Schedule, which
would require a change in the Handbook, Title 4, Chap-
ter 3, Section 18.1, Summer Session Salary Schedules,
as follows:
1. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Resident Faculty, based on "B" contract salary, as
follows:
All ranks $800 per credit hour
Visiting Faculty
Full Professor $800 per credit hour
Associate Professor $650 per credit hour
Assistant Professor $600 per credit hour
Unranked/Lecturer $500-700 per credit hour
The per-credit-hour salary is understood to be a
maximum allowable salary. A lower per-credit sal-
ary, when necessitated by low enrollment and when
agreed to by the instructor, is not precluded.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Handbook changes re-
garding Summer Session Salary Schedules at UNLV. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
(4) Approved the expenditure of $40,000 of Capital Improve-
ment Fee Funds for the architectural, civil engineer-
ing and soil tests for the Health Sciences building,
which is planned for the West Charleston property at
CCCC.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of Capital Improvement Fee
Funds at CCCC. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
(5) Dr. Robert Daugherty, Dean of the School of Medicine,
presented the expenditure report for 1986-87 for the
Dant Gift Funds. All expenditures are consistent with
the budget approved by the Board last year. The School
of Medicine has not spent approximately $25,000 and
will retain this money to provide future research sup-
port.
DANT GIFT EXPENDITURE REPORT
1986-87
Physiology
Research Equipment $157,769
Lab Technician 21,895
Research Lab Remodeling 49,199
Moving Expenses for Lab Equipment 10,408
Total $239,271
Pharmacology - John Sutko, Ph. D.
Research Equipment and Lab Move $ 30,000
Psychiatry - Richard Rahe, M. D.
Salary and Fringe Benefits $ 47,704*
Total Expenditures $316,975
Commitments 52,296
TOTAL $369,271
*Total commitment for 3 years is $100,000. Remain-
der of $52,296 will be spent during 1987-88 and
1988-89.
(6) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees to increase the Summer Session
fees:
Current Proposed
CCCC 25 27
TMCC 24 27
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Handbook changes
regarding Student Fees for Summer Session at CCCC and
TMCC. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
16. Nominations for Honorary Associate Degrees
At the January, 1987 meeting, creation of a new Honorary
Associate Degree award for the Community Colleges was ap-
proved.
Mrs. Gallagher moved, and Mrs. Kenney seconded, that an
Honorary Associate Degree be presented to the following per-
sons with presentations made at Commencement at NNCC in May,
1987:
Hugh Collett, M. D.
Warren L. Monroe
Ruth Roseberry
Motion carried.
Mrs. Kenney moved, and Mrs. Sparks seconded, that an Honor-
ary Associate Degree be presented to the following persons
with presentations made at Commencement at CCCC in May,
1987:
Claude I. Howard
Laura Belle Kelch
Motion carried.
Mr. Eardley moved, and Mrs. Sparks seconded, that an Honor-
ary Associate Degree be presented to the following persons
with presentations made at Commencement at TMCC in May,
1987:
Frankie Sue Del Papa
John Ascuaga
Motion carried.
Mrs. Sheerin moved, and Mrs. Whitley seconded, that an
Honorary Associate Degree be presented to the following
person with presentations made at Commencement at WNCC in
May, 1987:
Anne Berlin
Motion carried.
17. Approved Increased Spending Authority
Approved seeking authorization for increased operating budg-
ets for FY 86-87 for UNLV, TMCC and NNCC based on additional
student fees collected during Spring semester due to an in-
crease in enrollment. At UNLV these funds would be used for
part-time faculty in instruction.
UNLV - $400,000
TMCC - $ 40,000
NNCC - $ 10,000
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of authorization for increased
operating budgets for FY 86-87 for UNLV, TMCC and NNCC.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
18. Approved Sale of Highland Park Property
Approved the sale of property located in the Highland Park
Industrial Development in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the time that American Investment Management, Inc.
(AIM) was under contract to the UNS for the investment of
funds, AIM had invested some of these funds in a 70% in-
terest in a strip of property in the Highland Park Industri-
al Park located in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Mr. Montero, who
also contracted with AIM for investment purposes, invested
in the remaining 30% of this property.
However, AIM is no longer in business and the principal
owners of the firm are in bankruptcy. It has been discover-
ed that the UNS title to this property is clouded. A pre-
liminary title search has revealed that there have been
numerous transactions involving this property prior to the
UNS taking an interest in the property, all of which has
confused the issue of who has clear title to the property.
Moreover, Security National Bank, to which one of AIM's
prinicpal owners apparently owed money, has foreclosed on
this property and purchased it under a sheriff's sale. To
further complicate the matter, it appears that the previous
owners of the property, for some reason continuing to be-
lieve that the property was still in their name, rented the
property to Donrey Media, Inc. for the construction of a
large billboard. The principal owners of AIM had filed a
law suit against Donrey Media, Inc. concerning the place-
ment of the billboard. The UNS and Mr. Montero have become
the succeeding parties in interest in this law suit. Final-
ly, back taxes have been accumulating on this property,
which Mr. Montero has been paying.
The UNS has received an offer from Mr. Montero, through his
attorney, to purchase its 70% interest in this property for
$5000. Mr. Montero's offer is made with full knowledge of
the clouded title to the property, as well as with knowledge
of the pending litigation. Mr. Montero feels that he would
be in a better position to resolve this matter if he had
sole interest in the property. The UNS would not be re-
quired to supply a warranty deed, but merely a quit claim
deed for the property.
Given the legal cloud on the title to this property, as well
as the pending litigation, the Chancellor and the General
Counsel believe that it is to the UNS' best interest to
accept this offer.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the sale of Highland Park
property. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting at this time.
19. Approved Negotiations for System Administration Building
Chancellor Dawson presented a report and recommendations on
the site locations in the greater Reno-Sparks area. The
present System building, located at 405 March Avenue, has
been sold at its appraised value of $540,000. Proceeds will
be applied toward the purchase or building of a larger fa-
cility. One site under consideration is a 20,800 square
foot office complex located at the corner of Arlington Ave-
nue and Plumb Lane. Because that building is larger than
space needed to house the Chancellor's staff, additional
space could be rented to help pay off the loan needed to
purchase the building.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval to begin negotiations on the
property at Arlington Avenue and Plumb Lane which, when
near finalization, will be recommended to the Board, and if
the proposed office complex is not fully leased and rental
income has a shortfall, Regents Special Projects Funds will
be utilized. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
20. Approved Construction, CCCC
Granted permission for Mr. Claude I. Howard to construct on
the West Charleston Street property, now owned by the Uni-
versity of Nevada Board of Regents, a building that he will
donate to the Board of Regents for the use of Clark County
Community College and the University of Nevada School of
Medicine. The building will service the Area Health Educa-
tion program and will contain clinic facilities to be oper-
ated in conjunction with the School of Medicine. Chancellor
Dawson further requested that for the construction of this
building Mr. Howard be allowed to use funds accumulated in
a Medical School account from the deeds of trusts which were
given by him for the use of the School of Medicine. This
account will contain approximately $490,000 after the com-
pletion of the sale of the North Las Vegas Shopping Center
and after the loan on the Family Practice Clinic is retired.
Chancellor Dawson believes the use of these funds for this
purpose is justified since Mr. Howard plans to duplicate in
Las Vegas the clinic building constructed on the Reno Campus
for the use of the School of Medicine. Mr. Howard will per-
sonally finance costs of construction in excess of these
funds.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the construction at CCCC.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher returned to the meeting at this time.
21. Approved Personnel Changes, DRI
Approved the appointment of Mr. Dale Schulke as Acting Vice
President of DRI, at a salary of $65,000, effective March
16, 1987.
Approved the change of Title for DRI's Controller to Assist-
ant Vice President and Controller, and that Ms. Anne Audrain
be appointed Assistant Vice President and Controller of DRI,
at a salary of $46,000, effective March 16, 1987.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment of Mr. Dale
Schulke as Acting Vice President of DRI, at a salary of
$65,000, effective March 16, 1987, and the change in title
for DRI's Controller to be changed to Assistant Vice Presi-
dent and Controller, and that Ms. Ann Audrain be appointed
to that position at a salary of $46,000, effective March 16,
1987. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Bond Issue for Building, DRI
Approved seeking legislative authorization for bonding in
the amount of $4.5 million to construct buildings in the
Dandini Research Park. The bond's debt service will come
from indirect cost recovery.
President Hidy explained that DRI will continue to pursue a
private developer to construct the buildings in the Dandini
Research Park which will consolidate DRI's faculty by re-
locating faculty from Stead to the Dandini Research Park.
The $4.5 million is an option to the preferred private de-
veloper. There is no statutory debt limit for UNS, and DRI
will only pursue the bonding if DRI can manage the debt
service.
Mr. Eardley moved approval to seek legislative authorization
for bonding in the amount of $4.5 million for construction
of buildings in the Dandini Research Park. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved Easements, UNLV
Approved the following easements:
A. A 20-foot wide easement on the Silver Bowl property to
Clark County to place a new sewer line. This new sewer
line will alleviate current sewer problems at the Silver
Bowl and will be paid for by Clark County funds.
B. A 20-foot wide easement to replace the old sewer line
that is presently located on the site of the Thomas Beam
Engineering building. The new sewer line would run im-
mediately east of the Engineering building and would not
interfere with any planned building on the UNLV Campus.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the easements at UNLV.
Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved Revisions to Moyer Student Union Constitution, UNLV
Approved the revisions to the Moyer Student Union Constitu-
tion as provided in Ref. C., filed in the Regents Office.
In February the Regents approved in concept that students be
appointed rather than elected to office. This revision is
a result of that action.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the revisions to Moyer Stu-
dent Union Constitution at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
25. Approved Bond Issue, UNLV
Approved seeking legislative authorization for bonding in
the amount of $8.8 million to construct dormitories, dining
commons and Greek housing on the UNLV Campus. Debt service
on the bonds will come from revenues charged for using the
facilities.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval to seek legislative authoriza-
tion for bonding in the amount of $8.8 million to construct
dormitories, dining commons and Greek housing at UNLV. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
26. Approved to Lease Land, WNCC
Approved seeking the Governor's approval to lease land in
Fallon to a private developer to construct College class-
rooms and offices. The facility will be a maximum of 7500
square feet, with additional space for 90 parking spaces
and landscaping. The completed facility will then be leased
back by the College by the developer.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to seek the Governor's approv-
al to lease land in Fallon for the purpose of constructing
College classrooms and offices at WNCC. Mrs. Sheerin sec-
onded. Motion carried.
27. Approved Appointments, UNR
President Crowley presented recommendations for the follow-
ing appointments:
A. Approved the appointment of Dr. Dennis G. Brown as Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemis-
try with tenure at UNR, at a salary of $85,000, effec-
tive July 1, 1987.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment of Dr.
Dennis G. Brown to the position of Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry with tenure
at UNR, at a salary of $85,000, effective July 1, 1987.
Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Mr. Eardley requested that the Board review the salaries
and inequities of the current professionals at the in-
stitutions and review the current salary schedules.
Chairman Klaich cautioned the Presidents that salaries
are a major issue in the Legislature and the Legislature
may not grant any raises or any merit increases for Ad-
ministrators.
President Crowley stated that the salary of $85,000 in
administration is in the middle of the national average
of the Arkansas Study, and that this salary is reason-
able within the market-place.
President Hidy supported this appointment, President
Gwaltney urged approval by the Board and President
Meacham stated that our System is very unique in that
Universities and Community Colleges are governed by
the same Board, and he also urged approval. UNR Faculty
Senate Chair Donald Jessup strongly supported the ap-
pointment on behalf of the faculty at UNR.
Motion carried.
B. Approved the appointment of Dr. Jon A. Epps as Dean of
the College of Engineering at UNR, at a salary of
$70,000, effective immediately.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Jon
A. Epps to the position of Dean of the College of Engi-
neering at UNR, at a salary of $70,000, effective im-
mediately. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
C. Approved a multi-year contract for the Head Basketball
Coach at UNR.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of a multi-year contract
not to exceed 4 years for the Head Basketball Coach at
UNR. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
28. Approved Loan, UNR
Approved a loan of up to $550,000 from the Capital Improve-
ment Funds to equip and furnish the Church Fine Arts addi-
tion. This loan would allow this new addition to be fur-
nished and equipped and put into use at an earlier date.
In the Summer of 1985, a fund-raising campaign was under-
taken to raise funds for the construction of the south half
of the Church Fine Arts music addition and to purchase
equipment and furnishings for both new wings of the build-
ing. At the conclusion of the campaign in January of this
year, more than $2,250,000 in gifts and pleges had been re-
ceived. Of the $629,000 in pledges currently outstanding,
$556,000 is receivable from corporations and foundations and
a significant portion of this is receivable beyond the cur-
rent year. Repayment of the loan would be from the pledges
as they are received.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the loan of up to $550,000
from the Capital Improvement Funds for equipping and fur-
nishing the Church Fine Arts addition. Mrs. Sparks second-
ed. Motion carried.
President Crowley announced that the dedication of the
Church Fine Arts Redfield Theatre is scheduled for April
24, 1987.
29. Emergency Item: Amendment to Interlocal Agreement, CCCC
President Meacham requested approval to consider an emer-
gency item on the agenda to amend a previously approved
Interlocal Agreement #55-86-05521/619 between the Economic
Security Department and CCCC. The services provided by CCCC
to the JPTA program in the original agreement are now under
way and will be completed prior to the May 14-15, 1987 Board
meeting.
Mrs. Whitley moved to accept an emergency item concerning
the amendment to an Interlocal Agreement at CCCC. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
The amendment dealt with program modifications to more prop-
erly meet the needs of the students in the JPTA program.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the amendment to the Inter-
local Agreement between the Economic Security Department and
CCCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
30. Emergency Item: Use of Capital Improvewment Projects Funds,
CCCC
President Meacham requested approval to consider an emer-
gency item on the agenda to use certain funds at CCCC.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to accept an emergency con-
cerning expenditure of item funds at CCCC. Mrs. Sheerin
seconded. Motion carried.
Approved a transfer of $17,000 for CCCC capital construction
project. In 1985 the Legislature approved a capital con-
struction project for CCCC, which has encountered continual
delays. The bids for the project were finally opened on
March 31, 1987, and came in $17,000 over budget. Request
was made to transfer $17,000 from the furniture and equip-
ment item of the budget to construction costs, and to re-
place that with a $17,000 transfer from funds remaining from
a $175,000 classroom remodeling project previously approved
by the Board.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the transfer of $17,000 for
CCCC capital construction project. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
31. New Business
A. President Maxson announced the death of Mrs. Mary Boyd,
wife of Mr. Sam Boyd, both of whom have been strong
supporters of UNLV. President Maxson requested that
the Chancellor's staff send something on behalf of the
Board to the Boyd family in remembrance of Mrs. Mary
Boyd.
B. President Crowley apologized for the 2 UNR events that
have been scheduled on the same night, 30 miles apart.
The College of Arts and Science is having a reception
at the Governor's Mansion at 6:00 P.M., and the Scripps
Dinner will began at 8:00 P.M. in order to accommodate
the Regents' schedule.
C. Chairman Klaich added his personal comments to the UNLV
Running Rebel Basketball team. He followed the team
with great pride both on and off the court and they have
brought a great deal of attention to the State and they
and proved throughout the season they were winners; they
proved in the Final Four that they can also be gracious
and dignified losers. We appreciate everything they
have done.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
04-02-1987