CCSN Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes
April 4-5, 1991
04-04-1991
Pages 73-115
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 4-5, 1991
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 209, New West
building, Western Nevada Community College, Carson City.
Members present: Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
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 Chairmen Alan Balboni (CCSN),
Richard Brown (UNR), Don Carlson (WNCC), Isabelle Emerson (UNLV),
Paula Funkhouser (TMCC), Michael Mc Farlane (NNCC), Steve Mizell
(DRI), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Dorothy Gallagher called the meeting to order at 9:09
A.M. Thursday, April 4, 1991, with all Regents present except
Regents Berkley, Klaich and Hammargren.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with permanent minutes) containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
February 14-15, 1991.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanment minutes.
(3) Approved a waiver of the one-year notification for
early retirement for Professor James Kliwer, Depart-
ment of Physics at UNR. Requested date of retirement
is December 15, 1991.
(4) Approved extended salaried sick leave for one year
for David F. Miller, Director of the Atmospheric
Chemistry Lab and Research Professor at DRI.
(5) Approved an extension for leave without pay for James
Kilby, a Lecturer in Hotel Administration at UNLV,
through the Fall, 1991 semester.
(6) Approved an administrative leave of absence for Bernie
Chavies, Athletic Trainer at UNLV, from July 8-29,
1991. Mr. Chavies has been selected by the U. S.
Olympic Committee and the Sports Medicine and Science
Committee to participate as a volunteer athletic
trainer in the U. S. Olympic Festival - '91.
(7) Approved the appointment of Mr. Darrell Plummer to
the College of Business Administration Advisory Board
at UNR.
(8) Approved the following individuals be added to the
College of Arts and Science Advisory Board at UNR:
Ms. Toni Lowden
Mrs. Carol Mousel
Mr. Tatsuro Tsuji
Mr. Jose Velez
Mr. Rick Whitsell
(9) Approved the following lease renewals for UNR:
1. United States Postal Services, on the Ruth,
Nevada Post Office property. The new agree-
ment is for a 5-year period at a monthly
rental of $250, beginning May 1, 1991, plus
two 5-year renewal options at $290 and $355
per month, respectively. The Postal Service
has been paying $200 per month.
The building and property were given to the
University of Nevada, Reno, on behalf of the
Mackay School of Mines, by Kennecott Copper
Corporation in 1985. Proceeds from the rent
go to maintain the facilities, which is joint-
ly used by Mines for field trips.
2. United States Department of Agriculture, on the
Fallon Service Center building. The lease will
be for three years, beginning October 1, 1990
through September 30, 1993, at a rate of $3467.97
per month, or $41,615.64 per year.
General Counsel Klaisic recommended approval pending
review of final lease documents.
(10) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the City of Reno
Effective Date: Upon execution of the easement
by the Board's agent and approval
by the Governor
Amount : None
Purpose : UNS Board of Regents/UNR to pro-
vide a permanent easement to the
City for the construction, main-
tenance and use of sanitary sewer
lines on the UNR Campus.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the City of Reno
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent and approval by the Gover-
nor
Amount : None
Purpose : UNR to grant the City a permanent
easement for the construction,
maintenance and use of storm
drain lines and for an open drain
ditch on the UNR Campus.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the State of Nevada
125th Anniversary Commission
Effective Date: November 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991
Amount : $8142 to UNR
Purpose : This is an amendment to increase
the compensation to UNR to pro-
duce copies of the Basque Aspen
Carving Video.
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and State Division of
Environmental Protection
Effective Date: January 1, 1991 to September 30,
1992
Amount : $15,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to study the feasibility of
transferring water with photo-
voltaic pumping systems.
E. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the State Department
of Administration
Effective Date: January 1 to December 31, 1991
Amount : $1000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide four quarterly
economic forecasts during cal-
endar year 1991.
F. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Department of
Human Resources
Effective Date: February 1 to June 30, 1991
Amount : $4505 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide child care train-
ing for child care providers in
various smaller communities in
the State of Nevada.
G. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and City of Reno
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent and approval by the
Governor
Amount : $10 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to dedicate a portion of
the property that it owns along
Sierra Street to the City of Reno
to enable City to widen Sierra
Street.
H. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Southern Nevada
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent
Amount : $40,000 to UNR
Purpose : Amends previous interlocal agree-
ment to increase the cost of
UNR's services.
I. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Division of Mental
Hygiene and Mental Retardation
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent to June 30, 1993
Amount : $2000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR will provide consultation
and training sessions for Mental
Retardation staff.
J. UNS Board of Regents/NNCC and Sierra Pacific
Power Company
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent and approval by the
Governor
Amount : $1 to NNCC
Purpose : Board/NNCC to grant an easement
to Sierra Pacific Power Company
for underground electric distri-
bution on the NNCC Campus.
K. UNS Board of Regents/DRI and Sierra Pacific
Power Company
Effective Date: Upon execution by the Board's
agent and approval by the
Governor
Amount : $1 to DRI
Purpose : UNS Board of Regents/DRI to grant
an easement to Sierra Pacific
Power Company for water storage,
electric, gas, drainage, roadway,
ingress and egress on DRI prop-
erty.
L. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and Thomas and Mack
Center and Clark County Juvenile Court System
Effective Date: July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991
Amount : $125 per day from Thomas and
Mack Center to Clark County Juve-
nile Court System
Purpose : UNS Board of Regents/UNLV to pro-
vide juvenile public service op-
portunity with supervision.
Dr. Eardley moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mrs.
Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 9:10 A.M. to move into committee
meetings. The regular meeting reconvened at 10:00 A.M. Thursday,
April 4, 1991 with all Regents present except Regents Hammargren
and Klaich.
2. Report and Recommendations of the Legislative Committee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Committee
meetings, held January 24, 1991 and February 14, 1991 was
made by Regent James Eardley.
January 24, 1991 Meeting
(1) Chairman Klaich stated that the Governor presented the
State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 23,
1991, and released his recommendations on the UNS
Budget. The recommendations are found in the "UNS
1991-93 Biennial Budget Request, Governor's Recommenda-
tions" which is filed in the Regents' Office. Vice
Chancellor Sparks explained the Governor's recommenda-
tions to the Committee.
After lengthy disucssion of the recommendations, Vice
Chancellor Sparks stated that the Council of Presidents
would be developing a list of appeals to be presented
to the Board of Regents at its next meeting in Febru-
ary.
Mrs. Gallagher emphasized the importance of the System
approaching the Legislature with one voice. The System
must make it known that they support the Governor's
budget and would support a tax package that would be
beneficial to higher education in Nevada. She stated
that it is important to lobby the Legislature on the
appeals, but that the appeals should not replace any-
thing on the base budget.
Mrs. Sparks requested that mini-workshops be held to
inform various groups, such as faculty and students,
about the UNS budget request, Governor's recommenda-
tions and UNS appeals.
Chairman Klaich suggested that the members of the
Board, the Presidents and Chancellor's staff hold a
"dress rehearsal" prior to making testimony before
the money committees at the Legislature.
February 14, 1991 Meeting
(1) Approved to seek legislation for $71 million in Revenue
Bonds to construct a building on the UNLV Campus to be
leased to the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1989
UNS requested, and the Legislature approved, $40 mil-
lion in Revenue Bonds for this project. Now, in 1991
the projected cost of this building is $71 million, and
has been increased to 245,000 square feet plus parking
garage.
There will be no cost to Nevada or UNS. The U. S.
Congress must approve the leasing of the building,
which will probably be located across from the DRI
Southern Nevada Science Center and next to the soccer
and baseball fields. UNLV would recover ten acres on
its Campus plus the buildings and labs now occupied by
EPA.
(2) Vice Chancellor Sparks announced the first Legislative
hearing for UNS Biennial Budget request is scheduled
for Assembly Ways and Means Committee on February 28
and March 1 from 7:30 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. each day.
The format will be for the Board Chairman to give an
opening statement, followed by the budget overview by
Vice Chancellor Sparks, then the 7 Presidents would
discuss their budgets. Vice Chancellor Sparks will
then discuss the UNS appeals to the Governor's recom-
mended budget.
Mr. Klaich requested a written outline of the pro-
cedure, suggesting that individual testimony should
be neither repetitive nor boring. It was agreed that
faculty and students should be represented. Faculty
Senate Chairmen had selected Dr. Richard Brown, UNR
as their spokesman, and Mr. Jason Geddes, ASUN Presi-
dent was selected as the student representative. A
dress rehearsal was scheduled for February 27 in Reno.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Legislative Committee. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 10:05 A.M. to move into committee
meetings. The regular meeting reconvened at 11:00 A.M. Thursday,
April 4, 1991 with all Regents present except Regents Klaich and
Hammargren.
3. Emergency Item to Accept Resolution, UNLV
Mrs. Berkley requested approval of an emergency item to
consider a resolution honoring the UNLV Men's Basketball
Team. A dinner will be held in their honor in Las Vegas
later this day.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of an emergency item to consider
a resolution honoring the UNLV Men's Basketball Team. Mrs.
Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
4. Approved Resolution, UNLV
Mrs. Berkley requested approval of the following resolution
honoring the UNLV Men's Basketball Team:
RESOLUTION #91-4
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Men's
Basketball Team has demonstrated an outstanding record
of success over the last several years in the Big West
Conference and throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Men's Basketball Team at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas has just completed one of the most
successful seasons ever in College basketball, conclud-
ing with the Team's fourth appearance in the Final Four
of the National Collegiate Athletic Association National
Championship Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the Men's Basketball Team's 45-game winning
streak over the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons is the
fourth longest winning streak in intercollegiate his-
tory; and
WHEREAS, five senior student-athletes in the Men's
Basketball Program are on track to get their degrees
this year from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas;
and
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Runnin'
Rebels have well represented their University, the
University of Nevada System, the City of Las Vegas
and the entire State of Nevada; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents and the University of
Nevada System are proud of the Coach, team members,
staff, students, fans and supporters of the UNLV
Runnin' Rebels; now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, by the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada System that the Board extends its heartiest con-
gratulations and expresses its deep appreciation to
Coach Jerry Tarkanian, his coaching and administrative
staffs and the student-athletes in the Men's Basketball
Program who have demonstrated their excellence, commit-
ment and loyalty to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
and the State of Nevada.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the resolution honoring the
UNLV Men's Basketball Team. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion
carried.
General Counsel Klasic expressed his gratitude to Assistant
General Counsel Brad Booke for his diligent efforts in success-
fully getting the NCAA to reverse its decision and permitting
UNLV to participate in post-season basketball for the 1990-91
season.
The open meeting recessed at 11:06 A.M. to move into committee
meetings and then into a closed personnel session.
5. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Dr. Hammargren, seconded by Mrs. Sparks, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose of
discussing the character, alleged misconduct, professional
competence or physical or mental health of a person in ac-
cordance with NRS 241.030.
The open meeting reconvened at 8:15 A.M. Friday, April 5, 1991
with all Regents present except Regent Klaich.
6. Regents' Workshop
The Board met in workshop session in Room 209, New West
building, Western Nevada Community College, Carson City.
Multi-Campus Community Colleges - Dr. Alfredo G. de los
Santos, Jr., Vice Chancellor for Educational Development
at Maricopa Community Colleges, gave a presentation on the
philosophy, purpose, and structure of multi-campus Commu-
nity Colleges. He distributed a handout containing assorted
materials describing the Maricopa Community Colleges System.
The material is filed in the Regents' Office. He gave a
brief historical view of Community Colleges and their mis-
sions and offered the following strategic planning goals for
Maricopa Community Colleges:
A. Provide, throughout the curricula, the essential skills
and knowledge our students need in order to function in
a changing world.
B. Increase access and success for students who are "at
risk" of educational failure.
C. Resolve issues of financial support for the Maricopa
Community Colleges.
D. Hire and retain the best faculty.
E. Conduct district-wide longitudinal studies to track
student educational progress.
F. Expand the utilization of technology for instructional
support.
G. Undertake steps to promote cross-cultural understanding
and empathy in a diverse world community.
H. Emphasize support for economic development activities
to better serve our communities.
He stated that in order to achieve a successful multi-campus
Community College, the strategic planning process is slow.
He suggested that before UNS Community Colleges branch out,
they should be sure the Campus is strong to support such an
endeavor. In visting the Community College of Southern
Nevada, Dr. de los Santos stated that the structure of that
Campus is moving in the right direction. In discussing a
"Campus without walls", he stated he felt that Nevada was
too large, geographically, to successfully participate in
this concept. He mentioned that 55% of the funding for
Maricopa Community Colleges is derived from local revenues,
33-20% is from State revenues, 12% is from student tuition
at $25 per credit hour, and the remainder is from other
miscellaneous sources.
Dr. de los Santos informed the Board that Maricopa Community
Colleges will be sponsoring an AACJC Conference in 1992, and
invited the Board of Regents to attend and to visit the
institution.
Chairman Gallagher thanked Dr. de los Santos for the invita-
tion and an excellent presentation.
The open meeting recessed at 9:15 A.M. to move into Foundation
meetings. The regular meeting reconvened at 9:27 A.M. Friday,
April 5, 1991 with all Regents present except Regents Derby,
Foley and Klaich.
7. Approved Emeritus, UNR
Approved promotion to emeritus for the following faculty
members effective July 1, 1991:
William B. Rydell, Jr., M. D. Professor of Surgery Emeritus
J. Malcolm Edmiston, M. D., Professor of Surgery Emeritus
Wallace J. Peterson, Area Livestock Specialist Emeritus
Gordon B. Severance, Professor of Business Law Emeritus
Robert E. L. Taylor, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
Emeritus
Robert N. Tompson, Professor of Mathematics Emeritus
Samuel Dees Wood, Serials Librarian Emeritus
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the promotions to emeritus
at UNR. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved Appointment Vice President for Academic Affairs,
UNR
Approved the appointment of Dr. Robert Hoover as Vice Presi-
dent for Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science
with tenure, effective July 1, 1991. His salary will not be
finalized until the close of the legislative session, but
will be approximately $103,000-107,000 per year.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Robert
Hoover as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
of Political Science with tenure, effective July 1, 1991,
with an annual salary between $103,000-107,000. Mrs.
Berkley seconded.
Mrs. Sparks questioned if the proposed salary was comparable
to UNLV's Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
salary, and President Crowley explained that the salary at
UNLV is currently $102,000, and UNR will provide a salary
2% below UNLV's salary upon closure of the 1991 legislative
session.
Motion carried.
9. Approved Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to
Rank
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1991:
Sitadri N. Bagchi to Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Arts and Science
*Cynthia L. Baldwin to Associate Professor of Counsel-
ing and Educational Psychology, Education
*Deborah Ballard-Reisch to Associate Professor of Speech
Communication and Theatre, Arts and Science
*John Balliette to Rank III, Cooperative Extension,
Agriculture
Reinhard Bruch to Professor of Physics, Arts and Science
Barbara E. Butler to Rank III, Library
*Jason C. Davison to Rank III, Cooperative Extension,
Agriculture
Eva L. Essa to Professor of Human Development and
Family Studies, Human and Community Sciences
Mehdi Etezadi-Amoli to Professor of Electrical
Engineering, Engineering
*Cahit A. Evrensel to Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, Engineering
*Miles Greiner to Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, Engineering
*Gary J. Hausladen to Associate Professor of Geography,
Arts and Science
Jake Highton to Professor of Journalism
*Jeanne M. Hilton to Associate Professor of Human Devel-
opment and Family Studies, Human and Community
Sciences
Dorothy Hudig to Professor of Microbiology, Medicine
Robert Karlin to Associate Professor of Geological
Sciences, Mines
*Leslie J. Krysl to Associate Professor of Animal
Science, Agriculture
*William G. Kvasnicka to Professor of Veterinary Medi-
cine, Agriculture
*David K. Lambert to Associate Professor of Agricultural
Economics, Agriculture
John G. Lenz to Professor of Music, Arts and Science
*Margaret E. Mc Intosh to Associate Professor of Curric-
ulum and Instruction, Education
Bruce T. Moran to Professor of History, Arts and Science
*Robert S. Nowak to Associate Professor of Range, Wild-
life and Forestry, Agriculture
*Elaine L. Pedersen to Associate Professor of Agricul-
tural Economics, Agriculture
Chris A. Pritsos to Associate Professor of Nutrition,
Agricultural Experiment Station and Human and
Community Sciences
*C. Elizabeth Raymond to Associate Professor of History,
Arts and Science
Ramana G. Reddy to Professor of Metallurgical Engineer-
ing, Mines
*Emma Sepulveda-Pulvirenti to Associate Professor of
Foreign Languages and Literatures, Arts and Science
James H. Trexler to Associate Professor of Geological
Sciences, Mines
Thomas L. Watterson to Professor of Speech Pathology
and Audiology, Medicine
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1991:
*Yahia Baghzouz to Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering, College of Engineering
Laurence Barton to Associate Professor of Management,
College of Business and Economics
James Busser to Associate Professor of Health, P. E.
and Recreation, School of Health, P. E. and
Recreation
*James Cardle to Associate Professor of Civil Engineer-
ing, College of Engineering
*Robert Chatfield to Full Professor of Finance, College
of Business and Economics
*Rohan Dalpatadu to Associate Professor of Mathematics,
College of Science and Mathematics
*Ajoy Kumar Datta to Associate Professor of Computer
Science, College of Engineering
*Ernest Dubendorfer to Associate Professor of Geoscience,
College of Science and Mathematics
David Hames to Associate Professor of Management,
College of Business and Economics
*Chih-Hsiang Ho to Associate Professor of Mathematics,
College of Science and Mathematics
*Thomas Leslie to Associate Professor of Music, College
of Fine and Performing Arts
Marilyn Ohlhausen to Associate Professor of Instruc-
tional and Curricular Studies, College of Education
Ellis Pryce-Jones to Full Professor of Theater Arts,
College of Fine and Performing Arts
Maria G. Ramirez to Associate Professor of Instruc-
tional and Curricular Studies, College of Education
Kenneth Schott to Librarian II
*David Shelton to Associate Professor of Physics, College
of Science and Mathematics
*Patti Shock to Associate Professor of Tourism and Con-
vention Administration, College of Hotel
*Wendy Starkweather to Librarian III
Susan Whiston to Associate Professor of Counseling and
Educational Psychology, College of Education
C. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommends
the following promotions effective July 1, 1991:
Elbert N. Cooper to Rank III, Water Resources Center
Gregory H. Henton to Rank III, Quaternary Sciences
Center
Stephen W. Wheatcraft to Rank IV, Water Resources
Center
*Also recommended for Tenure.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the recommendations for
promotion or assignment to rank at UNR, UNLV and DRI.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved Recommendations for Award to Tenure
Approved the following recommendations for tenure:
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following awards of tenure, effective July 1,
1991:
Duncan M. Aldrich, Library
John G. Anderson, Seismology and Geological Sciences,
Mines
*Cynthia L. Baldwin, Counseling and Educational Psychol-
ogy, Education
*Deborah Ballard-Reisch, Speech Communication and
Theatre, Arts and Science
*John Balliette, Cooperative Extension, Agriculture
Donald R. Bear, Curriculum and Instruction, Education
James R. Carr, Geological Sciences, Mines
David Coulson, Journalism
*Jason C. Davison, Cooperative Extension, Agriculture
Ronald Dillehay, Psychology, Arts and Science
*Cahit A. Evrensel, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
Mohammed S. Fadali, Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Chrisitan J. Faltis, Curriculum and Instruction, Edu-
cation
George Foldesy, Educational Leadership, Education
Hudson A. Glimp, E. L. Wiegand Professor, Agriculture
Miles Greiner, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
*Gary J. Hausladen, Geography, Arts and Science
*Jeanne M. Hilton, Human Development and Family Studies,
Human and Community Sciences
*Leslie J. Krysal, Animal Science, Agriculture
*William G. Kvasnicka, Range, Wildlife and Forestry,
Agriculture
*David K. Lambert, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture
*Margaret E. Mc Intosh, Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
*Robert S. Nowak, Range, Wildlife and Forestry,
Agriculture
*Elaine L. Pedersen, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture
Mark A. Pinsky, Mathematics, Arts and Science
*C. Elizabeth Raymond, History, Arts and Science
David A. Schooley, Biochemistry, Agriculture
*Emma Sepulveda-Pulvirenti, Foreign Languages and Liter-
atures, Arts and Science
Michael F. Simons, Library
Jeanne Wendel, Economics, Business Administration
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended the following awards of tenure, effective
July 1, 1991:
*Yahia Baghzouz, Electrical Engineering, College of
Engineering
*James Cardle, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering
*Robert Chatfield, Finance, College of Business and
Economics
Terrence Clauretie, Finance, College of Business and
Economics
*Rohan Dalpatadu, Mathematics, College of Science and
Mathematics
*Ajoy Kumar Datta, Computer Science, College of Engineer-
ing
*Ernest Dubendorfer, Mathematics, College of Science and
Mathematics
John Filler, Special Education, College of Education
Gerald Goll, Hotel Management, College of Hotel
*Chih-Hsiang Ho, Mathematics, College of Science and
Mathematics
Jeff Koep, Theater Arts, College of Fine and Performing
Arts
W. Paul Jones, Counseling and Educational Philosophy,
College of Education
Wayne Label, Accounting, College of Business and
Economics
Wayne Lanning, Counseling and Educational Psychology,
College of Education
*Thomas Leslie, Music, College of Fine and Performing
Arts
Brent Mangus, Health, P. E. and Recreation, School of
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Beth Mehocic, Dance Arts, College of Fine and Perform-
ing Arts
G. D. Newbould, Finance, College of Business and
Economics
William Newman, Management, College of Business and
Economics
Ebrahim Salehi, Mathematics, College of Science and
Mathematics
Laverna Saunders, Library
*David Shelton, Physics, College of Science and Mathe-
matics
*Patti Shock, Tourism and Convention, College of Hotel
*Wendy Starkweather, Library
Robert Tracy, Art, College of Fine and Performing Arts
Charles Whitney, English, College of Liberal Arts
C. Community College of Southern Nevada
President Meacham recommended the following awards of
tenure, effective July 1, 1991:
Tony Alston, Industrial Tech, Industrial and Service
Technologies
Philis Beilfuss, Emergency Medicine, Science and Health
Kevin Burr, Arch & Graphics Teach, Industrial and
Service Technologies
Cheryl Cornelius, Counseling, Student Development
Susan Hollingshead, Dental Hygiene, Science and Health
Janet Mastalir, Learning Resources Center, College
Services
Florence Okada, Nursing, Science and Health
John Smith, Industrial Tech, Industrial and Service
Technologies
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Remington
recommended the following award of tenure, effective
July 1, 1991:
Richard J. Mc Nally, Humanities, English
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended the following awards of tenure, effective
July 1, 1991:
Margaret A. Bome, Developmental English, Arts and
Sciences
Charlotte Cox, Accommodations Specialist, Student
Services
Dan Mc Clure, Counseling, Student Services
David C. Surges, Managerial Sciences, Occupations
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended the following awards of tenure, effective
July 1, 1991:
Diane Hillard Kraff, Counseling, College Services
Lorrie Peterson, Educational Services
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the recommendations for tenure
at UNR, UNLV, CCSN, NNCC, TMCC and WNCC. Mrs. Sparks sec-
onded. Motion carried.
11. Information Only: Recommendation for Promotion
The following recommendation for promotion has been forward-
ed for Board consideration. This is an information item
only, with Board action scheduled for the May 16-17, 1991
meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends the following promotion, effective July 1, 1991:
Robert H. Turner to Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
Engineering
Dr. Derby and Mr. Foley entered the meeting and Dr. Eardley left
the meeting.
12. Approved Amendment to Board of Regents' Bylaws
Approved the proposed amendments to the Board of Regents'
Bylaws, as contained in Ref. B, filed with the permanent
minutes, which include the addition of the Research Affairs
Committee, a Board of Regents' standing committee. This
committee shall coordinate and provide guidance for the
development, review and implementation within UNS of re-
search projects, applied research and development, Univer-
sity-Industry technology transfer and techology-based
economic development and shall recommend policies concern-
ing the same to the Board.
This amendment was given the first reading at the February,
1991 meeting.
Dr. Arthur Anderson, consultant, addressed the issue of the
Research Affairs Committee. He gave a brief description of
two programs that have evolved with UNS' aid, NISET and
EPSCoR. NISET is a group of industry leaders from around
the State who recommend strategic planning for Nevada and
provide a technical transfer between higher education and
the public sector. EPSCoR is a program that has been tre-
mendously successful in Nevada and has generated a state-
wide view for Nevada. The National Science Foundation has
inspired this program in the smaller states throughout the
United States. EPSCoR has instigated 11 multi-Campus pro-
posals and 6 proposals submitted by women. Dr. Anderson
stated that there are now 20 states that form the EPSCoR
Coalition.
Dr. Eardley returned to the meeting.
Recently UNS has obtained a NASA planning grant and a De-
partment of Energy planning grant. The National Science
Foundation matching grants are a great concern to the State
of Nevada. Nevada has significant science resources with
substantial opportunity for UNS. Dr. Anderson stated that
he thoroughly supported the Research Affairs Committee.
Chairman Gallagher expressed her appreciation to Dr.
Anderson for his tremendous work on the NISET project.
UNS hosted its first organizational meeting.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the Board of Regents'
Bylaws amendment which creates the Research Affairs Com-
mittee. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mrs. Berkley stated that she was supportive of the theory
of the committee, but has been approached by Faculty Senate
Chairmen who object to the creation of the new committee.
She felt that the faculty would be affected and that they
should be involved in the committee. The priorities of the
Presidents should be addressed and understood prior to
creating this committee. She suggested that Vice Chancel-
lor Warren Fox, UNR and UNLV Academic Vice Presidents, DRI
Vice President and Faculty Senate Chairmen reside on a
committee to discuss the proposed standing committee's
charge prior to the Board's approval.
Dr. Hammargren offered an explanation of the need for this
type of committee. There are several grants that are
available to UNS, but there needs to be a coordinating com-
mittee to obtain these grants. The committee is not a con-
trolling body over the faculty. Faculty will still be able
to perform its own research. The Regents' committee will be
a catalyst in obtaining statewide grants.
Chairman Gallagher reiterated that the Regents' committee
will not be interfering with faculty research and research
grants. The committee will serve as a coordinating commit-
tee for national grants and projects that are made avail-
able to UNS which may involve several institutions.
Faculty Senate Chairmen were concerned with academic free-
dom, cooperation between institutions, and supervision of
the projects. They felt that the Regents' Committee would
be monitoring and prioritizing the projects throughout the
System. They suggested that research experts serve on the
Regents' Committee; the committee cooperate with the Aca-
demic Affairs Council; and the Community Colleges become
involved in the committee.
President Taranik spoke in favor of the Regents' Research
Affairs Committee. He stated that he did not perceive the
committee as a hinderance to faculty research. The commit-
tee is set up to review cooperative efforts in obtaining
grants and projects for the System. He gave a brief history
of the UNS research efforts since 1959, and also provided
information regarding other states and their efforts in ob-
taining research grants and projects. This committee will
provide information to the full Board of Regents regarding
research opportunities.
President Crowley stated that he had some concerns about
the committee, but those concerns have been addressed. He
felt that the three Presidents (UNR, UNLV and DRI) were in
agreement in creating this committee. He suggested that
language be prepared to allay any fears about academic
freedom and to assure non-interference of the present Uni-
versity research programs.
President Maxson agreed with Mrs. Berkley's concerns. He
has been approached by the Faculty Senate regarding aca-
demic freedom and past projects that did not need a speci-
fic committee to oversee its application. He stated that
there were several concerns that have been brought to his
attention and he feels that there needs to be a comfort
level proposed prior to approving this committee.
Upon questioning by Mrs. Sparks, President Taranik explained
the process in which the committee would operate. The Re-
search Affairs Council, which consists of UNR, UNLV and DRI
Vice Presidents, meet informally. They review announcements
to submit proposals for any grants or projects in which UNS
may have an interest. Usually the research is multi-dis-
ciplinary and is in need of resources. The Council alerts
the research faculty and then coordinates with the faculty.
Requests for funding are brought to the Board of Regents
for these projects; i. e., EPSCoR, and projects may also
need additional funding from State revenues. The Council
reports to the Chancellor, who in turn identifies the proj-
ects to the Board of Regents. This process is lengthy, and
President Taranik feels that the proposed committee could
respond to these proposals in a shorter length of time. He
views this committee as a "pro-active" committee which will
not harm the faculty.
Chairman Gallagher stated that, if the committee is approv-
ed, the Board of Regents can discuss the committee's prog-
gress and performance in the future. The Presidents and
Vice Presidents for Research will be involved; however, it
is not the Board's intentions to instruct them how to ob-
tain the grants and programs, nor how to perform the re-
search.
This committee will aid the Regents in becoming a more
informed Board on large grant commitments.
President Maxson was reassured that the Research Affairs
Committee will not mandate to the Campuses which projects
to undertake. The committee will be working closely with
the Presidents, Vice Presidents for Research, and the
Chancellor. It will not be a regulatory committee.
Mrs. Berkley strongly suggested that guidelines be submitted
to the Board of Regents prior to establishing this committee
and suggested that the item be tabled.
Dr. Hammargren amended the motion with the understanding
that the Research Council and the Research Affairs Committee
will submit guidelines to the Board of Regents for its con-
sideration. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried upon roll call vote.
Ayes: Regents Derby, Eardley, Foley, Hammargren,
Whitley and Gallagher
Nays: Regents Berkley and Sparks
Regent Klaich was absent.
13. Reapportionment
The Board at its January, 1991 meeting approved increasing
the membership on the Board to 11 members and requested Mr.
Tim Haller, consultant, to prepare Regent districts based
on both an 11- and 9-member Board.
Mr. Haller presented district maps which were discussed
with each Regent regarding his particular district and how
it associated with the other districts in the State. The
maps are filed in the Board of Regents' Office.
Mr. Haller pointed out that if an 11-member Board were to
go into effect, it would be helpful to recommend to the
Legislature which seats would hold 4-year terms and 6-year
terms. This determination would affect the 1992 election
for the two new districts F and G, as referenced in the
district maps. It was decided that District F would hold
a 6-year term and District G would hold a 4-year term for
the 1992 election and thereafter a 6-year term.
Chairman Gallagher requested Mr. Haller to contact the
State Board of Education and present the Board's recommenda-
tion on reapportionment for the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Berkley commended Mr. Haller on a masterful job and
presentation to the Board of Regents.
Dr. Eardley moved approval to accept the plan for redis-
tricting as submitted. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
14. Introductions
President Crowley introduced outgoing ASUN President Jason
Geddes, newly elected ASUN President Derek Beenfeldt, and
newly elected UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Elizabeth Raymond.
President Taranik introduced outgoing DRI Faculty Senate
Chairman Steve Mizell and newly elected DRI Faculty Senate
Chairman Lonnie Pippin.
President Calabro introduced outgoing WNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Don Carlson and newly elected WNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Larry Goodnight.
Mrs. Berkley and Mr. Foley left the meeting.
15. Report on Systemwide Enrollments
Approved the report on Systemwide Enrollments. The report
was presented by Vice Chancellor Fox and Karen Steinberg,
Director of Institutional Research, and included Spring
1991 enrollment data and the annualized system enrollments
for 1990-91. The report is filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Steinberg reported that headcount enrollments have
increased by 10.6% with the 1990 total at 59,305, and 1991
total at 65,581. The total FTE enrollment increased by
8.9% and the annualized enrollment headcount total increased
by 11.4%. State supported enrollment increased by 5.9%.
Mrs. Berkley returned to the meeting.
Dr. Eardley expressed concern about the community service
courses taught at the Community Colleges. Mrs. Steinberg
stated that the Fall enrollment report will contain these
figures.
President Gwaltney stated that he did not feel the enroll-
ment report reflected the Community College mission state-
ment, in that the self-funded programs are not calculated
into the report.
Mrs. Steinberg stated that the official numbers that are
reported are closely linked with the budget process, and
that the non-state supported non-credit enrollment figures
are not reported at this time. They are reported sepa-
rately in the Fall enrollment report.
Mrs. Whitley moved to accept the report on Systemwide
Enrollments. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
16. Approved Amendment to UNS 1991-93 Biennial Budget Request
Approved the amendment to the UNS 1991-93 Biennial Budget
Request for UNR to reflect the increase in student enroll-
ments. Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that the enroll-
ments reflect a 4.4% increase, but they are actually a
6.3% increase for UNR. In 1992 the budget stated a 2.7%
increase and in 1993 a 2.2% increase, but the figures have
been amended to 3.7% and 3.2%, respectively. New faculty
positions for 1992 are 4.6 and 11.5 for 1993.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the amendment to the UNS
1991-93 Biennial Budget Request. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Motion carried.
17. Approved Augmentation of 1990-91 Operating Budgets, UNS
Approved to seek an augmentation from Interim Finance and
the Budget Office for the 1990-91 UNS Operating Budgets.
This augmentation is due to increased student enrollments.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that the institutions
have exceeded their projected enrollment and collected
student fees in excess of their budgets.
Dr. Eardley moved approval to seek an augmentation from
Interim Finance for the 1990-91 UNS Operating Budgets.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
18. Approved Handbook Change, Grants-in-Aid, UNS
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 18, Section 7,
Grants-in-Aid, Nevada Resident Widows/Widowers and Depend-
ents of POW/MIAs of the Middle East War, as contained in
Ref. C, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Grants-in-Aid for Nevada Resident Widows/Widowers and De-
pendents of POW/MIAs of the Middle East War. Mrs. Berkley
seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Handbook Change, Community College Salary Plan
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 17,
1991-92 Community College Faculty Salary Plan, as contained
in Ref. D, filed in the Regents' Office. The plan, develop-
ed as a result of joint efforts of faculty and Administra-
tion from each of the four UNS Community Colleges, replaces
the 1989-90 Community College Faculty Salary Plan currently
listed in the Handbook.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing the Community College Faculty Salary Plan. Mrs. Sparks
seconded.
Dr. Eardley stated that this Handbook change allows the
Community Colleges to have different salary bases. He
objected to the Community Colleges establishing their own
salary bases.
Dr. Eardley moved to amend the motion by stating that one
salary base will be established for all Community Colleges.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
President Remington stated that there is not sufficient
funding for all the Community Colleges to have the same
salary base. CCSN Faculty Senate Chairman Alan Balboni
agreed with President Remington.
President Calabro stated that the base will drive the re-
mainder of the salary schedule. It is probable that all
the current faculty will be placed on this proposed
schedule.
President Meacham stated that this proposal has been in
the works for some time and it was difficult to arrive at
this proposal because there are not sufficient funds.
Motion carried.
20. Approved Salary Increases, NNCC
Approved the following salary adjustments retroactive to
January 1, 1991. These adjustments will provide salary
equity among the Deans at Northern Nevada Community College.
A. Carl Diekhans was promoted from Associate Dean of Col-
lege Services to Dean of College Services at NNCC, with-
out a raise in salary, at the June 28-29, 1990 Board
meeting. It is now recommended that Mr. Diekhans' sal-
ary be increased to $66,105 per year.
B. Mr. Stan Aiazzi, Dean of Student Services, salary be
increased to $66,105 per year.
C. Dr. Charles Greenhaw, Dean of Educational Services,
salary be increased to $68,915 per year.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the salary adjustments retro-
active to January 1, 1991 for the Deans at NNCC. Dr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
21. Approved the UNS Code and Handbook Changes, Definition for
Professional Staff
Approved the changes to the UNS Code Sections 1.1 Defi-
nitions; and Sections 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 limiting
tenure to "academic faculty" at the Community Colleges,
as recommended by the Community College Compensation
Committee, as contained in Ref. E, filed in the Regents'
Office.
Should the Code changes be approved, Handbook changes would
be necessary, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 2, Standards for
Defining the Professional Staff, as contained in Ref. F,
filed in the Regents' Office.
General Counsel Klasic stated that the proposed changes
were mailed to the Presidents and Faculty Senate Chairmen
for comments. General Counsel Klasic did not receive any
comments.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the changes to the UNS Code
and Handbook regarding the definition for professional
staff. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Handbook Change, Guidelines for Nominations, UNS
Approved changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 2,
Section 10, Guidelines for Distinguished Nevadan Nomina-
tions, Honorary Doctorates and Honorary Associate Degrees,
as contained in Ref. G, filed in the Regents' Office.
At the February, 1991 meeting the Board requested these
guidelines be reviewed.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Guidelines for Distinguished Nevadan Nominations, Honorary
Doctorates and Honorary Associate Degrees. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved Handbook Change, Purchasing Policy, UNS
Approved changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 10,
Section 1, Purchasing Policy, as contained in Ref. H,
filed in the Regents' Office.
The System Business Officers have recommended that the bid
limits be increased from $7500 to $10,000 effective July 1,
1991. This would bring UNS policy in line with State of
Nevada policy.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
purchasing policy. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved Handbook Change, Constitution of United Students
Association, WNCC
Approved the changes to the Constitution of the United
Students Association at WNCC, as contained in Ref. I, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the changes to the Constitu-
tion of the United Students Association at WNCC. Dr. Derby
seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Resolution for Loan, Child Care Center, WNCC
Approved a loan from Valley Bank of Nevada in the amount of
$500,000 to finance a Child Care Center for WNCC.
RESOLUTION #91-5
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF NEVADA THAT:
The Officers of the University are hereby authorized
to borrow up to $500,000 from Valley Bank of Nevada
for the purpose of constructing, improving and equip-
ping a Child Care Center on the Carson City Campus of
Western Nevada Community College, pursuant to the
Bank's response dated October 12, 1990 to the Univer-
sity's request for proposals. The loan is hereby
designated as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation"
under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the resolution for a loan to
finance a Child Care Center at WNCC. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Motion carried.
26. Approved Resolution for Loan, UNS Computing Services
Approved a Bank Qualified, Tax-Exempt Loan for purchase of
an academic computer system for UNS Computing Services.
RESOLUTION #91-6
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF NEVADA THAT:
The Officers of the University are hereby authorized
to solicit proposals for a $500,000 bank loan for the
purpose of acquiring and installing an academic com-
puting system for the University. The loan is hereby
designated as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" under
Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the resolution for a bank-
qualified, tax-exempt loan for UNS Computing Services.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
27. Approved the Progress Report, Community College Technical
Education
At the Regents' Workshop held in April, 1990, presentations
and discussions were held on the report "Technical Education
at Nevada's Community Colleges". Several recommendations
were presented at that time. A progress report was made by
Vice Chancellor Fox and he distributed a handout which
contained 11 recommendations from the ad hoc Technical Edu-
cation Committee. The handout is filed in the Regents'
Office.
Dr. Derby moved to accept the report on Community College
Technical Education. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
28. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for their respective institutions.
Western Nevada Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Don Carlson announced the following WNCC outstanding
faculty:
Mike Sady, Science Instructor, has devised a basic
tutorial software program for Chemistry 101, which
applies his own teaching methods to a variety of
practice lessons. He was instrumental in obtaining
one of the first grants awarded to Community Colleges
by the prestigious National Science Foundation under-
graduate instrumentation and laboratory program. In
addition, Mr. Sady pursues independent research proj-
ects, and has written articles which are to be pub-
lished in two scientific publications.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Faculty Senate Chairman
Isabelle Emerson announced the following UNLV outstanding
faculty:
Ralph Buechler, Foreign Language Department, has gained
a reputation as an excellent teacher and helpful col-
league. He has presented four papers and published two
articles along with a recently published book, "Science,
Satire and Wit: Essays of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg".
David Kreamer, Geoscience Department, is the first
Director of the masters' level Water Resources Manage-
ment Program. During the first year, three students
have been working in the program. Dr. Kreamer expects
to have 10-15 by the Fall of 1991 and probably 20-25
by the following Spring. He has performed his own
research in water quality and contaminate studies and
has presented several workshops.
University of Nevada, Reno - Faculty Senate Chairman Richard
Brown announced the following UNR outstanding faculty:
John Lenz, Music Department, is a 1991 recipient of the
Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, along with
only two other Nevadans. He appears frequently in mu-
sical groups on the UNR Campus, as well as with the Reno
Philharmonic, the Reno Chamber Orchestra and the Nevada
Opera Orchestra.
Maurice C. Fuerstenau, who came to UNR in 1988 as Echo
Bay Mines Distinguished Professor in the Department of
Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering, has been elected
to the National Academy of Engineering. He is the first
Nevadan to be so honored. The National Academy of
Engineering is the most prestigious engineering-related
institution in the United States, and serves in an ad-
visory capacity to Congress and the Executive Branch
of the federal government on engineering issues.
Truckee Meadows Community College - Faculty Senate Chairman
Paula Funkhouser announced the following TMCC outstanding
faculty:
Keiko Pitter, Director of Information Technology Serv-
ices, is the author of 18 computer textbooks which are
used by other schools across the nation. She is a
nationally recognized speaker and consultant in micro-
computer training and curriculum. She has taken a
leading role on the UNS computer and systems-related
committees and was instrumental in the acquisition
and installation of the IBM System 38 and AS400 com-
puters at TMCC. She has served the College as an
effective teacher, Department Chair and coordinator
of administrative and academic computing.
John Clevenger, Science Instructor, has been honored
by his colleagues during the annual meeting of the
National Science Teachers Assosication and Society
for College Science Teachers conference in Houston and
was selected as the SCST/Kendall-Hunt Teacher Exemplar
for 1991.
Mrs. Berkley and Dr. Derby left the meeting.
29. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each student govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments for their respective institutions.
University of Nevada, Reno - ASUN President Jason Geddes
announced the following UNR outstanding student:
Tricia Megquier has served as an Arts and Science
Senator and ASUN Election Board Chairman. The voter
turn-out was increased due to her diligence. She has
served on the United Way Campaign and raised a signifi-
cant amount of donations.
Western Nevada Community College - USA President Margaret
Moore announced the following WNCC outstanding student:
Jessica Hancock is a highly motivated, enthusiastic,
and intelligent student. She is always willing to
help other students grasp difficult Chemistry theories
and devote the time needed to sustain high standards in
her own education.
Northern Nevada Community College - NNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Mike Mc Farlane announced the following NNCC
students:
Jaynie Wayson is an excellent student and conscientious
about her studies. She has demonstrated a determination
to persevere in spite of her personal trials and chal-
lenges.
Tracy Hartman is an excellent full-time student while
holding a part-time position at NNCC. Her drive and
determination to receive a teaching degree has been
exhibited at NNCC and the educational system in Nevada
will benefit from her both as a student and as a
teacher.
30. Approved the Optional Retirement Plans for Professional
Employees
Approved the following plans:
A. Optional Retirement Plan Carriers
Upon extensive review of proposals submitted by 11
companies, the UNS ad hoc Optional Retirement Plan
Committee selected two organizations (one insurance
carrier and one mutual fund company) to provide alter-
native investment management and administrative serv-
ices as alternatives to the current TIAA-CREF retire-
ment program. The two providers selected are:
1) Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC),
a life insurance company, and
2) T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., a mutual fund
company.
Ref. J contains additional information and is filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the two optional retire-
ment plan carriers. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
B. Retirement Plan Redesign
In order to comply with current federal regulations
governing contributions to qualified retirement plans,
it was necessary to redesign the current 401(a) plan
with a 414(h) pick-up contributions to a hybrid 401(a)/
403(b) plan, as contained in Ref. K, filed in the Re-
gents' Office. Ref. K was revised and that is also
filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the retirement plan
redesign. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
31. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held April 4, 1991, was made by Regent Joseph
M. Foley.
(1) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 16.II,
English Placement Scores. Ref. AA-1 is filed in the
Regents' Office.
At the recommendation of the UNS Academic Affairs
Council, a systemwide committee was established to
review the placement scores for Freshman composition
courses at all Campuses. The committee had recommend-
ed that the Board of Regents' policy be revised to
raise the test scores for placement in English 101
and 102, effective Fall 1991.
It was felt that these scores would more accurately
reflect minimal competence required for success in
these courses.
(2) Approved the Associate in Science degree at WNCC.
Ref. AA-2 is filed in the Regents' Office.
The Associate in Science program was designed as a
transfer degree, with three possible emphases:
Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathe-
matics.
The primary objective in offering this degree is to
encourage students to pursue programs in Mathematics
and the Sciences, to meet the increasing demand for
individuals trained in these areas. WNCC has worked
closely with UNR to facilitate articulation of the
program in both general education and the areas of
emphases. NNCC currently offers the Associate of
Science degree and CCSN offers an Associate of Arts
in Science.
It is anticipated that 120 FTE students will be en-
rolled in the program by its 4th year. All courses
are currently offered by WNCC. The addition of a
Physical Science Instructor, Teaching Assistants and
operating funds is estimated at $90,000 by the begin-
ning of the 4th year.
(3) Approved the AAS in Drafting Technology at WNCC. Ref.
AA-3 is filed in the Regents' Office.
This degree will expand the existing Certificate
Program in Drafting, providing graduates with in-
creased opportunities for employment or advancement.
Currently, a need exists in the WNCC service area for
individuals with skills in drafting and computer aided
design. Employment opportunities exist in State and
local agencies as well as private industry, as pres-
ently many local industries must recruit trained
workers from out of state.
It is estimated that 250 students (50 FTE) will be
enrolled in the program by its 4th year. No addition-
al funding, facilities or equipment are needed at the
present time.
(4) Approved the AAS Degree in Medical Laboratory Tech-
nology at WNCC. Ref. AA-4 is filed in the Regents'
Office.
This proposed program will be a collaborative effort
between the University of Nevada School of Medicine
and NNCC to address a need for rural health care
technicians.
The AAS degree will provide trained technicians who
will be prepared for entry-level practice in medical
centers, physicians' offices and hospitals. In addi-
tion, as a Capstone program, it will provide an oppor-
tunity for transfer into the UNR baccalaureate Medical
Technology program, with Junior standing.
4th year enrollment is estimated at 10 FTE students.
Federal grant funds will support the program until
June, 1993. NNCC and UNSOM instructional and operat-
ing budgets will be utilized to provide 1 FTE staff
position beginning July, 1993.
(5) Approved the MS Degree in Liberal Studies at UNLV.
Ref. AA-5 is filed in the Regents' Office.
This interdisciplinary degree was developed, in part,
for part-time adult students who wish to pursue an
advanced degree in the tradition of the Liberal Arts.
This nonprofessional program is designed to encourage
critical and creative thinking at an advanced level.
It is anticipated that teachers, professionals in other
fields as well as other adults will enroll in this
program. The curriculum includes an 18 credit core in
one of the following four areas: Arts, Humanities,
Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences.
Estimated enrollment by the 4th year of the program is
40 students. A budget of $52,720 will provide for a
part-time Director, Secretary and operating costs.
(6) Approved the BS Degree in Human Ecology at UNR. Ref.
AA-6 is filed in the Regents' Office.
This proposed program will offer three emphases focus-
ing on the relationships of individuals and families
and their larger environment: Multicultural Human
Sciences; Community Services Administration; and Human
and Community Public Policy Studies.
This program will prepare graduates for a number of
career opportunities related to human service occu-
pations. Subsequent to the elimination of the UNR
School of Home Economics, a commitment was made to
maintain accreditation with the American Home Eco-
nomics Association. Consideration was given to this
in the development of the core curriculum in Human
Ecology, and the program will be submitted for accredi-
tation from this organization.
It is anticipated that 32 FTE students will be enroll-
ed in the program by the 4th year. A projected budget
of $94,000 will include a coordinator and four letters
of appointment.
Mr. Foley moved approval of items 1-6 of the Academic Af-
fairs Committee report and recommendations. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley and Dr. Derby returned to the meeting.
(7) Approved the replacement of the existing Ph. D. in
Biology with the Ph. D. degree in Ecology, Evolution
and Conservation Biology at UNR. Ref. AA-7 is filed
in the Regents' Office.
This program is part of an overall restructuring in
the Life Sciences.
A review of Ph. D. offerings in the Biological Sciences
in conjunction with Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges Institutional Self-Study Report indicated
a need to centralize the various resources in the
Biology Sciences. In response, this program has been
developed as an intercollege, interdepartmental and
interdisciplinary program involving the Colleges of
Arts and Science and Agriculture.
Enrollment is anticipated to reach 25 by the 4th year
of the program, with 5 new and 20 continuing students.
As faculty are presently in place for the existing
Ph. D., an estimated $123,000 will be utilized to
provide a Program Director, Secretary and Graduate
Assistantships.
(8) Approved the replacement of the existing Ph. D. in
Pharmacology with the MS/Ph. D. in Cellular and
Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at UNR. Ref.
AA-8 is filed in the Regents' Office.
This program has been developed as part of a reorgan-
ization of existing programs.
This expanded program will provide graduates with an
opportunity to prepare for a variety of careers in
the cellular and molecular aspects of Pharmacological
and Physiological Sciences. Students will be admitted
into the doctoral program; however, the masters degree
will be offered and may be recommended as an inter-
mediate degree enroute to the Ph. D.
As the Ph. D. program in Pharmacology is currently
offered, faculty are presently in place for the re-
vised program. An estimate of $105,000 will provide
for graduate student stipends, secretarial and oper-
ating expenses.
Vice President Bill Cathey, in answer to a question
from Mrs. Sparks, stated that the Directors and
equipment replacements for this and the program
detailed in item (7) above, will be phased in as
funds become available.
Mr. Foley commended the reorganization of the two
programs, adding that this is training beyond basic
medicine and these will be the people who will make
the break-through in Science. Dr. Cathey stated that
those involved are continually seeking grants to fund
the programs.
Mr. Foley moved approval of items 7 and 8 of the Academic
Affairs Committee report and recommendations, with the
exception of the fiscal note on each item to be deleted.
Dr. Hammargren seconded.
Dr. Derby questioned if these programs were replacements,
then why is UNR requesting additional funding. Vice Presi-
dent Bill Cathey responded that the additional funding is
for graduate assistant stipends.
Motion carried.
32. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held April 4, 1991, was made by Regent June Whitley.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR College Inn, July 1, 1988 through
June 30, 1990. The audit report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Physical Education Department, July
1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. The audit report is
filed in the Regents' Office.
Vice President Harry Neel reported a new Director has
been hired for this Department and that all recommenda-
tions will be implemented.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV TeleMedia Services, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1990. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Vice President Neel announced the difficulty in track-
ing rental equipment; however, procedures have now
been changed and all recommendations are being imple-
mented.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Motor Pool, July 1, 1989 through
June 30, 1990. The audit report is on file in the
Regents' Office.
The following information item was a follow-up report:
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Economic Education, July
1, 1989 through March 31, 1990. The audit report is
on file in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion
carried.
33. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee meeting, held April 4, 1991 was made by Regent
James Eardley.
(1) Approved the authorization to use up to $35,000 of
Capital Improvement Fee Funds to complete the UNLV
Sports Injury Research Center facility. These funds
will be used for sitework, landscaping, and other
related expenses.
(2) Approved the authorization to use up to $88,171 of
Capital Improvement Fee Funds at WNCC for the follow-
ing purposes:
WNCC requests approval to either purchase
or lease two (2) trailers to provide
additional space for the Financial Aid
Department and faculty offices. (Est. cost) $60,000
Complete College Services expansion
remodel project 5,171
SIS telephone registration system required
hardware and software 23,000
Total Capital Improvement Funds $88,171
In addition, approved to authorize the use of $64,856
of General Improvement Funds at WNCC for the following
purposes:
Local Area Network $ 3,000
Receptionist/Information Center 11,240
Computer purchases required for SIS 13,916
CWS and SEOG Federal match requirement 8,500
Student lounge furniture 3,200
XS Gallery track lighting 2,000
Temporary professional positions to aid
in the implementation of SIS on-line
registration. 23,000
Total General Improvement Funds $64,856
(3) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 9, Student Fees, as follows:
Graduation, Diploma or Certificate Fee,
all programs $25
(4) Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 15, Residence Hall and Food Service Rates, UNR.
The rates are on file in the Regents' Office.
ASUN President Jason Geddes stated the students' ob-
jections to mandatory food plans for students other
than Freshmen. Vice President Patricia Miltenberger
stated that both the faculty and student committees
had agreed to the changes presented. She pointed out
that the current food service contract was in its 3rd
year and would be put to bid again next year.
(5) Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 17.1, 17.2 and 17.4, Apartment Rentals, UNR,
which are on file in the Regents' Office.
(6) Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 18, The College Inn, which are on file in the
Regents' Office.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Motion carried.
34. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held April 4, 1991, was made by Regent James
Eardley.
Approved a policy statement for Banking Services to be
codified in the Handbook as Title 4, Chapter 10, Section
1(9).
Mrs. Janet Mac Donald, Deputy Treasurer, explained that UNR
is once again ready to contract for banking services; that
Business Center South would be handling the procurement;
that an RFP would be sent on April 8, 1991 to each Regent
and to all banks doing business in Nevada. The following
policy was offered for consideration:
Banking services for the University of Nevada System
will be awarded for a period of 5 years, with a 2
year option to extend, and with an option to cancel
for non-performance. The selection process shall
involve issuance of a technical Request for Proposal
(RFP) developed by the UNS Treasurer's Office. The
Business Center North and Business Center South Pur-
chasing Departments, on a rotation basis, shall issue
the RFP and insure compliance with the Board of Regents
and State of Nevada procurement regulations.
An RFP will be provided to members of the Board of
Regents prior to sending it to all banks in the State
of Nevada. An Evaluation Committee consisting of
Controllers from all UNS institutions and the UNS
Treasurer's Office shall develop the evaluation cri-
teria and rank the banks responding to the RFP. Upon
completion of the evaluation process the committee
will submit a report on its findings to the Board of
Regents prior to requesting the Board's approval of
a contract to a specific bank to provide the services
required by the UNS.
Upon recommendation by the Business Centers, it was agreed
that a 5-year contract was minimal and that an option to
extend that time 2 years would be added.
Mr. Foley explained that he had severe problems with the
bank selection process last year. He stated he felt the
Evaluation Committee should not make a final recommendation,
but should present their evaluations to the Board of Regents
inasmuch as it is the Board who has the fiduciary responsi-
bility for the System and must make those kinds of final
decisions. Further, he felt the Board should determine
the weighting on the evaluations and that the weighting and
the procedures must be made known to the banks. Mrs. Mac
Donald replied that the procedures are a part of the RFP,
but that the weighting is not in order to protect the UNS
institutions and to comply with Board of Regents and State
of Nevada procurement procedures. However, the weighting
is determined by the Evaluation Committee prior to the
receipt of any of the bids in order that the process remain
fair to all bidders. Mrs. Mac Donald explained that the
Evaluation Committee is composed of the Controllers within
the System and that these are the people who work directly
with the banks and by their training have the knowledge and
experience to make a recommendation to the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Berkley suggested a compromise; that the Board have
more input into the process, but that UNS staff expertise
is also needed.
It was agreed that the RFP would be sent to the Regents
prior to its being distributed to the banks and that the
Evaluation Committee's report would be sent to the Board
before the Board acted on the recommendation. The above
policy reflects these changes.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Investment Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
35. Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Status of Women
A report of the ad hoc Committee on Status of Women meeting,
held April 4, 1991, was made by Regent Jill Derby.
(1) Dr. Derby explained that advisory committees are being
established on each Campus to assess women's issues
and gather data. Ms. Jill Winter, consultant, will
meet with each of these committees to assist with a
self-study.
President Ron Remington, NNCC, introduced Ms. Val
Easterly who reported on the women's studies activi-
ties on their Campus. 70% of the students are women
and 50% of the full-time faculty are women. Of the
administrative positions, 47% are held by women as
are 57.1% of the faculty division Chairs, while 87%
of the classified positions are filled by women.
Of the total personnel, 65% are women.
(2) Dr. Derby reported on a conference held at Harvard
University which she, Dr. Isabelle Emerson, UNLV,
and Ms. Jackie Kirkland, TMCC, attended. The report
is on file in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Isabelle Emerson, Faculty Senate Chairman at UNLV,
reported that their Status of Women Committee has be-
come a standing committee of the Senate.
Dr. Derby moved to accept the report of the ad hoc Committee
on Status of Women. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
36. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Admission Standards
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Admission Standards meetings, held February 15, 1991 and
April 4, 1991, were made by Regent James Eardley.
February 15, 1991 Meeting
(1) Goals for the Committee were drafted at the January 7,
1991 meeting, and reported to the Board of Regents.
The Committee reviewed these goals, and after some
discussion Vice Chancellor Fox presented a new draft
of suggested goals, which were then used throughout
the remainder of the discussion. The new goals are
as follows:
1) Develop admissions standards that are geared to
promote the success of students.
2) In developing these standards, consider current
standards of comparable institutions but in the
unique circumstance of the University of Nevada
System.
3) Be sensitive to the particular needs of certain
groups, including minority, nontraditional, and
disadvantaged students.
4) Address budgetary impacts of new standards both
at the Universities and at the Community Colleges.
5) Recognize the importance of other constituencies in
the success of this undertaking, including State
Board of Education and local school districts.
(2) Discussion on the Committee's charge to the Subcommit-
tee on Collection of Data was held. The Subcommittee
on Data Collection has been instructed to work with
Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional Research,
to identify statistics to be collected, and to stand-
ardize Campus studies. Chairman Klaich stated it is
imperative that the Committee devise a meaningful data
base that will aid in retrieval of information for
various reports.
Dr. Eardley questioned why we should raise admission
standards and if the two Universities have the same
standards. He felt that it may only create failures
if students are unable to meet these standards.
ASUN President Jason Geddes suggested to the Committee
that a plan should be set describing what the Univer-
sity of Nevada System should offer its students in re-
gard to admission standards. Students have the right
to attend our institutions and to succeed from them.
He agreed that admission standards should be set so
that there is a distinction in where students should
be placed in order to succeed.
Chairman Klaich emphasized that there has been no
decision to change the admission standards, and that
they will review UNS and other institution standards,
and that Committee members should have no preconcep-
tions of changing at this time.
Chairman Klaich appointed Bill Cathey, Herb Peebles
and John Unrue to work with Mrs. Steinberg on the
Subcommittee on Collection of Data. He requested
models and information on correlation of test scores
to be brought before the Committee for discussion
purposes.
Again, Chairman Klaich emphasized that the perception
by the public is that we have already decided to raise
the standards, and this is not true, no decisions have
been made. Prior to making such decisions, data must
be collected and facts must be presented.
(3) Discussion on the future directions for the Committee
was held. Chairman Klaich requested the Committee to
develop questions and a report from the Data Subcom-
mittee. He stated that when the Committee has formu-
lated a draft of recommendations, then the Committee
will proceed with the decision-making process.
April 4, 1991 Meeting
(1) Vice Chancellor Warren Fox and Director of Institution-
al Research Karen Steinberg reported on the meeting of
the Data Subcommittee held Friday, March 8, 1991. Mrs.
Steinberg and Mrs. Harris, UNS, designed a survey sent
to 12 WICHE States to identify admission policies and
practices. The results will be presented upon comple-
tion.
The Subcommittee recommended the following design to
gather relevant UNLV and UNR data:
1) Using Fall 1989 enrollment data, 1st-time Freshmen
who are recent high school graduates will be iden-
tified as "successful" students (eligible for con-
tinued enrollment in Spring 1990) or "unsuccessful"
students (suspended, on probation).
2) Demographic data will be collected for each of
these groups (gender, age, race/ethnic designation,
high school GPA, high school rank, ACT/SAT scores,
and high school core).
3) A "profile" of both "successful" and "unsuccessful"
students will be compiled.
4) A separate profile of the entering class will be
compiled.
The data will be compiled by each University Admission
Office and each Office will receive funds from the
Committee to assist with data collection efforts.
(2) The Subcommittee will provide a preliminary report in
June. Mr. Foley asked for information on a study
conducted in Minnesota.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of ad hoc Committee on Admission Standards. Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Motion carried.
37. Approved Sponsorship of the Mozart Festival, UNLV
Faculty Senate Chairman Isabelle Emerson made a report and
recommendation concerning a Mozart Festival to be held on
the UNLV Campus. See Ref. L, filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Emerson requested that the Board of Regents sponsor the
closing reception on December 5, 1991. President Maxson
clarified that this sponsorship would be in name only and
would not involve any funding.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval to sponsor the closing
reception on December 5, 1991 in name only, without
financial support. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
38. Emergency Item to Grant Easements, CCSN
Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item
to consider granting two easements to the Las Vegas Water
District for fire-line check valves. Construction is
currently under way on the Health Sciences Center Building
Phase II at CCSN, and it is imperative that these easements
be granted for fire protection purposes. Therefore, this
item cannot wait until the next meeting of the Board of
Regents.
Mr. Foley moved approval of an emergency item to consider
granting two easements to the Las Vegas Water District on
behalf of CCSN. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
39. Approved Easements, CCSN
Approved the granting of two water easements for CCSN. The
Health Science Center Phase II is presently under construc-
tion. The project was bid while the Las Vegas Valley Water
District was completing its final review of the utility
plans. The result of the Water District's final review
effects CCSN's property.
A. Easement of 15' x 20' fire-line double detector check
valve assembly.
B. Easement of 20' x 25' fire-line double detector check
valve and three each RPPA valves.
Dr. Derby moved approval of granting two water easements
for CCSN. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
40. Emergency Item to Sell Property, School of Medicine
Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item
to consider the sale of the Vegas Verdes Motel property.
The proceeds from this sale will provide funding for the
construction of the School of Medicine Speech Pathology and
Audiology building which will soon be under construction and
it is imperative that this sale be expedited. Therefore,
this item cannot wait until the next meeting of the Board
of Regents.
Dr. Derby moved approval of an emergency item to consider
the sale of the Vegas Verdes Motel property. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
41. Approved the Sale of Property, School of Medicine
Approved the sale of the note secured by the deed of trust
on the Vegas Verdes Motel at 1635 North Main Street in
North Las Vegas to Mr. Kanjibhai Patel for $175,000. The
balance on the note as of April 1, 1991 is $253,831.15.
Based on a recent evaluation of the property by Mr. David
Boyer, a Las Vegas real estate broker, the note was valued
at between $134,000 and $155,000.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the sale of the note
secured by the deed of trust on the Vegas Verdes Motel in
North Las Vegas to Mr. Kanjibhal Patel for $175,000. Mrs.
Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
42. New Business
In new business the following item was considered:
Mrs. Sparks thanked President Calabro and his staff for a
beautiful setting for the Board of Regents' meeting. Presi-
dent Calabro stated that it was their pleasure in hosting
the Board of Regents' meeting.
The meeting adjounred at 1:20 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
04-04-1991