April 7-8, 1988
04-07-1988
Pages 27-51
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 7, 1988
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 231, Truckee
Meadows Community College in Reno.
Members present: Mrs. June F. Whitley, Chairman
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn Sparks
Members absent: 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 Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President James 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 Chairs Patricia Crookham (NNCC),
Frank Hartigan (UNR), Beverly Funk (CCCC), Bill Marchant (UNLV),
Dale Pugsley (WNCC), Steve Wheatcraft (DRI), David Wilkins (TMCC)
and Jim Williams (Unit), and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whitley at 1:15 P.M.
on Thursday, April 7, 1988.
1. Approved to Name Building, CCCC
Approved naming the new building at West Charleston and
Torry Pines in Las Vegas the Claude I. Howard Health Sci-
ences Center.
Mr. Foley moved approval to name the new building located at
West Charleston and Torrey Pines in Las Vegas, the Claude I.
Howard Health Sciences Center. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
President Meacham stated that the Claude I. Howard Health
Sciences Center will be an asset for UNS now and in the
future, and expressed gratitude for this new building. The
construction was problem-free and will be completed ahead
of schedule.
2. Approved Acceptance of Gift and Naming of Building
Approved naming the new System Administration building the
Claude I. Howard University of Nevada System Administration
building, located at 2601 Enterprise Road in Reno.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval to name the new System Admin-
istration building in Reno the Claude I. Howard University
of Nevada System Administration building. Dr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
Chancellor Dawson introduced Mr. Claude I. Howard and Mr.
Robert Meagher of Meagher Construction and expressed his
great appreciation on behalf of the Chancellor's staff for
the beautiful, and well-constructed System building.
On behalf of the members of the Board of Regents, Chairman
Whitley expressed her appreciation to Mr. Howard and Mr.
Meagher for their contributions to the University of Nevada
System.
Mr. Klaich commended Mrs. Edna Brigham for her hard work and
stamina in all aspects of completing the System building.
Accepted a gift in the amount of $150,000 from Mr. Claude I.
Howard to the Board of Regents for the new System Adminis-
tration building.
Mrs. Gallagher moved acceptance of a gift in the amount of
$150,000 from Mr. Claude I. Howard for the new System
building. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting recessed and reconvened at 3:05 P.M. with all Regents
present except Regent Karamanos.
3. 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 March
3, 1988.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the addition of the following person to the
WNCC Advisory Board:
Connie Walters, Fallon
(4) Approved the addition of the following persons to the
UNLV Professional Accounting Advisory Council:
Steve Comer, Las Vegas
Dennis C. Gomes, Las Vegas
Roger L. Kreml, Las Vegas
B. Michl Lloyd, Las Vegas
John G. Miner, Las Vegas
Phillip C. Pechman, Las Vegas
L. Ralph Piercy, Las Vegas
Thomas W. Schalk, Las Vegas
(5) Approved the addition of the following persons to the
NNCC Advisory Board:
Dick Block, Elko
Ken Brunk, Elko
Sharon Feltman, Jackpot
Dave Roden, Winnemucca
Garry Thielen, Battle Mountain
James Zacharias, Wendover
(6) Approved the extension of sick leave with pay for 90
days to Mr. Wayne Smith. Mr. Smith, Assistant Control-
ler at UNR, suffered a stroke while at work on January
14, 1988. He has been on annual and sick leave since
that time and the accumulated leave will expire on
May 16, 1988.
(7) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Commission on Economic
Development
Effective: Upon signature through June 30, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $25,000
Purpose : Conduct study of the advertising cam-
paign for the Commission to promote
economic or industrial development.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Nevada State Bureau of
Services for Child Care (Department of Human Re-
sources
Effective: March 10 to June 30, 1988
Amount : $3,512
Purpose : Child care training.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Department of
Education
Effective: April 29 through June 15, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $2,000
Purpose : Provide tuition waivers for maximum of
40 teachers, C & I 487/687 - Special
Topics in Education: "Teaching and
Testing for Proficiency in the Foreign
Language/ESL Classroom".
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and Department of
Education
Effective: May 1, 1988 through January 1, 1989
Amount : Not to exceed $8,450
Purpose : Provide tuition waivers for planning
and implementation of the Governor's
Institute for Gifted and Talented
Students to be held at UNLV.
E. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and Department of
Education
Effective: April 6 through April 11, 1988
Amount : Not to exceed $2,000
Purpose : Provide tuition waivers for a maximum
of 40 teachers, CIE/ESE 499/500 -
Special Problems in Education: "Higher
Order Thinking and the LEP/NEP Student"
Mrs. Gallagher 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. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
4. Introductions
President Gwaltney commended the TMCC staff for preparation
in hosting the Board of Regents meeting. He announced that
the Redfield Foundation has donated $50,000 for the Endow-
ment Challenge Grant Program and will match up to $50,000
in the second year. He extended his appreciation to Dr.
Karen Garner, Executive Director of Development and Founda-
tion, and Ms. Paula Ringkob, Associate Dean of College
Services, for their efforts in obtaining the grant.
President Maxson introduced Kirk Hendrich, outgoing CSUN
President; Denise Gentila, CSUN Vice President; newly elect-
ed CSUN President Steve Evenson; and Tristam Harrington,
CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore.
President Crowley introduced Carl Gatson, outgoing ASUN
President, and newly elected ASUN President Adam Fairfield.
5. Chairman's Report
Chairman Whitley reported that she attended the Association
of Governing Boards Conference in Washington, D. C. on March
11-15, 1988, along with Chancellor Mark Dawson and Secretary
Mary Lou Moser. The Seminar for Board Chairpersons and
Chief Executives of Public Institutions was exceptional.
6. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson reported that $1,000 had been donated to
the Kara Funk Memorial on behalf of the Board of Regents.
The System Administration building walk-through has been
scheduled and moving day is scheduled for April 19, 1988.
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin is Second Vice President of the Associ-
ation of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a national high-
er education organization, and will soon be up for election
for the position of First Vice President. She has accepted
the invitation to serve on the WNCC Advisory Board, and
would like to continue serving on the ACCT Board of Direc-
tors, and this will will require funding.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that this service has added credibil-
ity to UNS and Nevada, and said she felt that Mrs. Sheerin
has performed an excellent job in representing higher edu-
cation and the State of Nevada. Mrs. Sparks also commended
Mrs. Sheerin for her service.
Chancellor Dawson stated that he would interpret the posi-
tive comments as authority to continue paying the costs of
serving on the national board.
Presidential evaluations are in progress and on April 28,
1988, out-of-state consultants will visit Nevada as part of
the evaluation of UNR President Crowley. The Chancellor
will report to the Board of Regents at its June 2-3 meeting.
Evaluation questionnaries have been mailed and are in the
process of being tallied for WNCC President Calabro.
On March 18, 1988 President Jose Antonio Ardanza of the
Basque Country visited Nevada. The President recognized
the Basque Studies Program at UNR and has committed to a
cultural exchange between the Basque people and UNR. In
addition, a working relationship with the University of
Nevada Press was established, and the Basque Country will
subsidize several Basque publications. Student scholarships
have been established for the Basque Studies Program at UNR.
General Counsel Don Klasic reported that on March 29, the
court ruled in favor of UNS in the case of Barmettler vs.
UNS. The case could be appealed to the Nevada State Supreme
Court.
On March 31 the Nevada State Supreme Court found in favor
of UNS in the case of Roberts vs. UNS. This case dealt with
whether UNS professionals are eligible for longevity pay.
A new suit was filed on March 31: NSEA vs. Whitley, Meacham
and Dawson. This case pertains to collective bargaining.
In order for the System to vote on whether to establish
collective bargaining 30% of all UNS professional faculty
would have to sign a petition calling for an election to be
conducted.
Mrs. Gallagher commended General Counsel Klasic for his
legal service to the System.
7. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment to
rank were forwarded for Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
John W. Bell, to Rank IV, Nevada Bureau of Mines and
Geology, Mackay School of Mines
Berch Berberoglu, to Professor of Sociology
George G. Bierkamper, to Professor of Pharmacology
*Rhoda E. Cummings, to Associate Professor of Curriculum
and Instruction
Jane P. Davidson, to Professor of Art
William L. Eubank, to Associate Professor of Political
Science
Christopher H. Exline, to Professor of Geography
*Gary L. Fisher, to Associate Professor of Counseling and
Guidance Personnel Services
*Philip H. Goodman, to Association Professor of Internal
Medicine
*Gary Haynes, to Associate Professor of Anthropology
Piortr Hoffman, to Professor of Philosophy
Stephen J. Jenkins, to Associate Professor of Counseling
and Guidance Personnel Service
*Stuart T. Nichol, to Associate Professor of Veterinary
Medicine
*Robert G. Norris, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
*Nelson G. Publicover, to Associate Professor of Physi-
ology
John Rosecrance, to Associate Professor of Criminal
Justice
Mehdi Saiidi, to Professor of Civil Engineering
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1988:
Cheryl Bowles, to Professor of Nursing
Vicky Carwein, to Professor of Nursing
Frank Dempster, to Professor of Counseling, Educational
Psychology and Foundations
Russell Hurlburt, to Professor of Psychology
Yoshi Ishikawa, to Associate Professor of Music
*Ashok Iyer, to Associate Professor of Computer Science
& Electrical Engineering
Alan Miller, to Professor of Management
*Ronald Milne, to Associate Professor of Accounting
Frederick Preston, to Professor of Sociology
Satish Sharma, to Professor of Social Work
Eugene Smith, to Professor of Geoscience
Peter Starkweather, to Professor of Biological Sciences
Larry Strate, to Associate Professor of Finance
William Thompson, to Professor of Management
*Glenn Vent, to Associate Professor of Accounting
C. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommend-
ed the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
Daniel L. Freeman, to Rank III/Associate Research
Meteorologist, Energy & Environmental Engineering
Center
Lonnie C. Pippin, to Rank IV/Research Professor, Social
Sciences Center
Alan H. Simmons, to Rank III/Associate Research Profes-
sor, Social Sciences Center
Richard H. Stone, to Rank III/Associate Research Sci-
entist, Atmospheric Sciences Center
Norman F. Robinson, to Rank III/Associate Research Pro-
fessor, Energy & Environmental Engineering Center
D. University of Nevada System - Chancellor Dawson recom-
mended the following promotion, effective July 1, 1988:
Dale Paul Seaman, to Rank III of Supervisory Analyst/
Programmer
*Also recommended for Tenure.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of promotions or assignments
to rank as recommended by UNR, UNLV, DRI and UNS. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure were forwarded for
Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
Robert E. Blatz, Associate Professor of Accounting and
Computer Information Systems
Reinhard Bruch, Associate Professor of Physics
*Rhoda E. Cummings, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and
Instruction
Mehdi Etezadi-Amoli, Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering/Computer Science
*Gary L. Fisher, Assistant Professor of Counseling and
Guidance Personnel Services
Duane L. Garner, Professor of Animal Science
*Philip H. Goodman, Assistant Professor of Internal
Medicine
Virginia A. Haldeman, Associate Professor of Home
Economics
Helen C. Hall, Associate Professor of Home Economics
Steven C. Hayes, Professor of Psychology
*Gary Haynes, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Adolf E. Hieke, Associate Professor of English
Robert T. King, Rank III, Oral History Program, Library
Jack Lazerson, Professor of Pediatrics
Cleborne D. Maddux, Professor of Curriculum and
Instruction
Theodore J. Mitchell, Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
*Stuart T. Nichol, Assistant Professor of Veterinary
Medicine
*Robert G. Norris, Rank II, Cooperative Extension
Service, College of Agriculture
Kenneth J. Peak, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Olena K. Plummer, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
Physical Education and Dance
*Nelson G. Publicover, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Nicki L. Eoff Rippee, Assistant Professor of Recreation,
Physical Education and Dance
Robert S. Sheridan, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Robert H. Turner, Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
Richard A. Wirtz, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
Patrick Apfel, Assistant Professor of Radiological
Sciences, Health Sciences
Stanley Cloud, Associate Professor of Physics, Science,
Mathematics and Engineering
Mary Dale Deacon, Rank III of Library, Library
*Ashok Iyer, Associate Professor of Computer Science &
Electrical Engineering, Science, Mathematics and
Engineering
John Massengale, Professor of School of HPER, Education
*Ronald Milne, Associate Professor of Accounting, Busi-
ness and Economics
Loralee Nelson, Rank II of Library, Library
Peter Shiue, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sci-
ence, Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Elson Stetson, Professor of Curriculum & Instruction,
Education
*Glenn Vent, Associate Professor of Accounting, Business
and Economics
William Wells, Professor of Engineering, Engineering
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the
following:
C. A. (Al) Daniels, Director, Technical & Service
Occupations
Alison Mc Pherson, Director, Science and Health
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg rec-
ommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988; to the
following:
Michael J. Mc Farlane, Instructor of Physical Science,
Physical Science
Mark Ports, Instructor of Life Science, Math, Science
and Computers
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1 1988, to
the following:
Sigrun Coffman, Instructor of Developmental English,
Arts and Sciences Division
John Coles, Counselor, Counseling and Testing, Student
Services
Cynthia Davis, Instructor of Mathematics, Arts and
Sciences Division
Patricia Durham-Taylor, Instructor of Nursing, Health
Sciences Division
Scott L. Mac Donald, Instructor of Engineering Tech-
nology, Industrial, Technical & Public Service
Division
Elsie Reinhardt, Instructor of Mathematics, Arts and
Sciences Division
Virginia Rivers, Instructor of Biology, Arts and Sci-
ences Division
Anna Veltri, Counselor, Counseling and Testing, Student
Services
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to
the following:
Valerie Anderson, Reference Librarian, Learning
Resources
Bill H. Davies, Dean of College Services, College
Services
Dennis Hull, Coordinator, Counseling
Fred B. Kille, English/Developmental English, Educa-
tional Services
Jeanette Mellow, Instructor of L. P. N., Nursing
William Mewaldt, Instructor of Science, Fallon Campus
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of award of tenure for UNR, UNLV,
CCCC, NNCC, TMCC and WNCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
9. Information Only - Recommendations for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment to
rank were forwarded for Board consideration. This is an
information item only, with Board action scheduled for the
June 2-3, 1988 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
the following promotion, effective July 1, 1988:
Edward F. Wishart, to Professor of Mathematics
B. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommends
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
John L. Bowen, to Rank III, Energy and Environmental
Engineering Center
Dennis Ghiglieri, to Rank III, Water Resources Center
Engineering Center
10. Information Only - Recommendations for Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure were forwarded for
Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the June 2-3, 1988 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
award of tenure, effective July 1, 1988, to the follow-
ing:
James N. Brune, Rank IV, Seismological Laboratory,
Mackay School of Mines
Nouha Salibi, Assistant Professor of Physics, College
of Arts and Science
Harrison H. Sheld, Associate Professor of Obstretrics
and Gynecology, School of Medicine
11. Approved Awarding of Emeritus Status, UNS, TMCC and WNCC
The following persons have been recommended for emeritus
status:
UNS - Acting Executive Director Warren Fox recommended Lois
Kurtz, Senior Software Systems Analayst Emeritus.
TMCC - President Gwaltney recommended Dorothy Button, In-
structor of Nursing Emeritus.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of promotion to Emeritus
Status. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approved Waiver of Notice of Intent for Early Retirement,
UNLV
Approved waiving the 1-year notice of intent to retire for
Chester K. Davis, Documents Librarian, for an early retire-
ment incentive payment. Mr. Davis plans to retire June 30,
1988.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the waiver of notice of intent
for early retirement for Chester K. Davis at UNLV. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved Housing Allowance
Approved a $12,000 Las Vegas housing allowance for DRI Pres-
ident James Taranik. President Taranik spends considerable
time in Las Vegas developing DRI in southern Nevada.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of a $12,000 housing allowance
for DRI President Taranik. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Mr.
Klaich opposed. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich explained that he was not in favor of singling
out one Officer's perquisites for review, saying he felt
that all Officers' perquisites should be brought before the
Board at the same time. Chancellor Dawson stated that Pres-
ident Taranik needs a commitment so he can take advantage of
lower interest rates on the mortgage and locate a residence
in Las Vegas.
14. Approved Board of Regents Calendar
Approved the following proposed Board of Regents calendar
for 1989:
Board Meeting Dates Location
January 12-13, 1989 Las Vegas
February 23-24, 1989 Carson City
April 6-7, 1989 Las Vegas
May 18-19, 1989 Reno
June 28-29, 1989 Las Vegas
September 7-8, 1989 Reno
October 19-20, 1989 Las Vegas
December 7-8, 1989 Reno
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Board of Regents calendar
for 1989 with the amendment to hold the February 23-24
meeting in Carson City. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
15. Report on Nursing Shortages in Nevada
Pursuant to a previous request by the Board, Vice Chancellor
Fox presented a report on the nursing shortage in Nevada,
which is filed in the Regents Office. In a related matter,
the Community Colleges will meet with a national consultant
to identify requirements each must meet to achieve accredi-
tation from the National League for Nursing.
Nationally, most large hospitals had vacancy rates in excess
of 15%. The Nevada vacancy rate for nurses in hospitals
averaged 8.25% in 1987. Washoe County vacancy rates average
8.6%; Clark County vacancy rates average 11.3%.
Senator Raymond Rawson, Chairman of the Nevada Legislature's
Committee on Health Care, has indicated support for promo-
tion and expansion of UNS nursing programs to address the
shortage.
Chairman Whitley relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Gal-
lagher.
16. Approved Proposal on Health Services, UNR
President Crowley presented a proposal concerning student
health services at UNR. A Campus committee has been review-
ing alternatives, and has recommended that the School of
Medicine operate the University's Student Health Service to
provide expanded health care programs, expanded hours of
operation, a 24-hour on-call physician service, access to
consulting doctors and reduced costs of operation.
The School of Medicine has made a commitment to treat UNR
students as a higher priority than the general population
in its Family Clinic. The UNR Student Health Advisory Com-
mittee would continue to serve and to aid in the transition.
Retention of the current health service staff will be a high
priority with no loss of salary.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the concept of the School of
Medicine to operate the health services at UNR and that UNR
will make a report at the June meeting on the transitional
problems. If the proposal as presented is not feasible, a
report will be made to that effect. Dr. Eardley seconded.
There will be 2 sites: Health Center I in Juniper Hall and
Health Center II in Family and Community Medicine Center.
A shuttle transportation system will be established for the
convenience of the students who are referred from one site
to the other.
Mr. Carl Gatson, ASUN President, emphasized that the student
is the primary concern and that it is important for the stu-
dent health service to remain on Campus. He stated that the
students want it made very clear that their needs will be
addressed prior to those of the general public.
Mr. Paul Gowans, concerned citizen, said handicapped stu-
dents were concerned about transportation to and from the
Medical School's Clinic. The planned 15-minute time frame
may not be adequate for the handling of the handicapped stu-
dent. He stated a more personalized transportation system
is needed, and requested that funding be made available for
this purpose. Dr. Crowley responded by saying transporta-
tion needs of the handicapped would be provided.
Motion carried.
17. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held April 7, 1988, were made by Regent Joseph
Foley, Chairman.
(1) In January the Board of Regents approved a motion call-
ing for all UNS nursing programs to obtain accredita-
tion by the National League of Nursing (NLN) no later
than June 30, 1989.
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs,
distributed a report addressing the proposed timetable
and accreditation cost estimates as submitted by the
Community College Presidents. In the report the Pres-
idents asked for an extension beyond the June 30, 1989
deadline. The Committee denied this request. (This
report is filed in the Regents Office.)
Ongoing costs for the Community Colleges are estimated
to be $598,920; most of the costs would fund additional
faculty positions.
Vice Chancellor Fox emphasized that NLN accreditation
will not solve all articulation and transfer problems,
but will improve the process.
Mr. Foley reiterated that the NLN nursing accreditation
task will continue to follow the original time schedule
of implementation of June 30, 1989.
(2) Approved the following policy statement for inclusion
in the Board of Regents Handbook as a guideline for
Community College designation of course prefixes.
It is the intent of the Articulation Board that all
Community College transfer courses follow a State-
wide system of course designation. Although not
encouraged, exceptions to this policy are permit-
ted. Any exceptions must be reported to the Artic-
ulation Board for information.
The Community Colleges are also encouraged to
coordinate and standardize the course prefixes for
nontransferable courses.
This statement will be placed in the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 14, as Section 12, Community College Course
Prefixes. The remaining sections of Chapter 14 also
will be renumbered.
Mrs. Sheerin requested that an alternative term be
pursued for "terminal degree", stating that she felt
it had a negative connotation.
(3) Approved the AAS degree in Computer Technology at TMCC,
as contained in Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents Office.
The program will provide a foundation for graduates in
computer hardware, software, maintenance and applica-
tions.
There is a high demand for electrical/electronic tech-
nicians in Nevada, as reflected by approximately 50 job
openings per year in the local area. Enrollment is
anticipated to reach 40 FTE by the 4th year of the
program.
Mr. Foley commended Dr. Ron Remington, Vice President
of Instruction at TMCC, and his staff for developing
the program.
(4) Approved the Ph. D. in Metallurgical Engineering at
UNR, as contained in Ref. AA-4, filed in the Regents
Office.
The research-oriented program will focus on the link
between the scientific knowledge of minerals, metals,
materials and man-made products.
The growth of the mining industry in Nevada, as well
as the desire for economic diversification, requires a
high degree of technical and research training such as
will be provided through the Ph. D. in Metallurgical
Engineering. In addition, there is sufficient demand
from qualified students to support the program.
(5) The Committee discussed consideration of increasing
admission standards at UNR. The proposed standards are
the result of year-long discussions on the UNR Campus
and have been discussed at the Council of Presidents.
UNR's proposal calls for a minimum Freshman entrance
requirement, effective in Fall, 1991, of graduation in
the top half of one's high school class, or a 3.0 grade
point average (rather than 2.3), or a composite ACT
score of 20.0, or an SAT score of 925. The proposal
included establishment of a committee to review in-
dividual cases involving minority, non-traditional and
re-entering students.
President Crowley stated that admission standards were
addressed nearly 20 years ago in the "Sharp Report"
made to the 1967 Nevada State Legislature. UNR has
reached a level of maturity and quality to address this
issue. Several other western states have increased
their admission standards, so this is not a new concept
in the West. He reported that not all changes can be
addressed until the policy goes into effect and is im-
plemented. He stated that he felt this policy would
only affect a small minority of potential UNR students.
Community Colleges may be able to better serve these
students by helping them to acquire developmental
skills and aiding them to transfer to the Universities.
Mrs. Whitley queried how students who do not meet the
standard would be assisted, and President Crowley re-
sponded that an undergraduate committee would meet with
those students and advise them on available alterna-
tives. There will be some exceptions to the standards,
of course. The committee would communicate with high
school teachers, counselors, interview the student, and
ask the student to write a paper. This would be a pos-
itive committee, not an appeals committee.
President Crowley listed some of the major concerns
with this policy, including: 1) the impact on minori-
ties; 2) the impact on non-traditional students; and
3) the impact on budgets at the Universities and the
Community Colleges.
Dr. Dennis Brown, Vice President of Academic Affairs,
distributed a handout and highlighted some of the
statements. In 1986, 117 students would not have met
the stated criteria. In 1987, 146 Nevada Freshmen
would not have been admitted. For the 117 Nevada
Freshmen who would not have been accepted in 1986, UNR
is not aware of any who actually re-enrolled in Fall,
1987. The report concluded that the academic profile
of UNR minority students is nearly identical to that
of the entire student body with regard to the impact
of UNR admissions standards. The group of non-admis-
sible students currently fares very poorly at UNR.
In regard to the undergraduate committee, Mrs. Sparks
questioned if this procedure would insult the student,
and Dr. Brown stated that the student would not be
aware until after the committee had reviewed the ap-
plication.
Mrs. Sheerin stated that UNR would no longer be an
"open-door" institution and queried how UNR was plan-
ning to reach out to the high school students before
they turn away and/or before applying. Dr. Brown in-
formed her that the admission standards would be made
very clear to high school counselors and UNR would con-
tinue its recruitment efforts.
Mrs. Sparks suggested that since the new high school
graduation requirements will be effective in Fall, 1989
increased admission standards should be addressed at a
later date to see how the new course requirements will
impact student enrollment. She stated she felt that
high school students need a period of adjustment.
President Crowley stated that the proposed admission
standards would not have a major effect on the new
graduation requirements.
Mr. Klaich expressed support for the increased admis-
sion standards at UNR, stating that students will suc-
ceed and concerns of minorities will be addressed. UNR
will make every attempt to help the "high risk student"
succeed. The financial burdens at the University and
Community Colleges will have to be addressed. UNR is
not an "elitist" institution, and the System must make
sure that the State does not view UNR in that respect.
He stated that he felt that the policy should be stud-
ied further and developed, and that the Board of Re-
gents should endorse this proposal.
Mrs. Whitley stated that she had been approached by
several different groups who are very concerned with
this proposal. UNLV is not prepared to increase its
standards yet. Mr. Klaich stated that this proposal
is not binding for UNLV.
Dr. Eardley reminded the Committee that the Community
Colleges were developed to encourage students. The
Community Colleges are mature institutions and do not
create failures among students. The increased admis-
sion standards will only make a student more success-
ful and Dr. Eardley stated that he fully supported
this proposal.
Mrs. Sparks stated that she was in support of the pro-
posal, but felt that the timing was wrong. The new
budget formula will be affected by any decline in en-
rollments. Additional funding should be sought if
this were to go forward.
Mr. Frank Page, concerned citizen, stated that this
proposal violated the intent of UNR's mission as a
land grant institution and disagreed with the proposal.
Dr. Bill Marchant, UNLV Faculty Senate Chair, read a
UNLV Faculty Senate resolution supporting a Systemwide
policy and a collaborative effort between the Univer-
sities. Dr. Frank Hartigan, UNR Faculty Senate Chair,
stated that after long and hard debates over this is-
sue the UNR faculty support the proposal and are will-
ing to take a risk.
Vice Chancellor Warren Fox stated that the Chancellor's
Office had not reviewed the proposal and requested that
the proposal be developed more extensively before im-
plementation.
President Gwaltney stated that TMCC would be ready to
accept more students and supported UNR's proposal.
President Maxson also expressed his support and asked
that a Statewide mission be established to provide for
the specific needs of all students. He further offered
that UNLV would be willing to entertain a similar pol-
icy in the future and stated that he did not feel it
necessary to delay UNR's proposal.
Mrs. Gallagher expressed her support for the proposal
by stating that UNS should be concerned about the
quality of education it delivers. At this time, there
is not much funding for high-quality programs, and sug-
gested that this proposal may protect those programs.
President Meacham expressed concern about the financial
impact this proposal would have on the Community Col-
leges, and requested assistance from the Board when the
need arises. President Crowley responded that he was
sensitive to the Community Colleges and suggested that
the need for improved developmental education ratios
sought in funding of formulas be emphasized during the
1989 Legislative Session. If they will not support the
proposal, then UNR would withdraw the policy. He re-
ported that UNR is one of the last land grant institu-
tions to increase its standards. It is not the intent
of UNR to hurt any student, only to help them. He
stated that this proposal is the most important pro-
posal he has had to bring to the Board during the 10
years of his Presidency.
Mrs. Sparks said she felt that without a recommendation
from the Chancellor's Office this should not be ap-
proved, and requested that the motion be amended to
postpone taking a final vote until the Special Meeting
on April 23, 1988.
President Crowley explained that this proposal did not
go before the Academic Affairs Council because it was
discussed at the Council of Presidents meeting. Chan-
cellor Dawson stated a major concern was the impact in
the biennial budget for the Community Colleges and, in
his estimation, this is the correct time to bring this
proposal before the Committee.
Mrs. Sheerin amended the original motion to add that a
staff recommendation be brought before the Committee on
April 23, 1988.
It was requested that UNR prepare additional informa-
tion on the drop-out rate and that information be
available on student/faculty ratios and part-time/
full-time ratios for all institutions.
Mr. Klaich disagreed that UNR would be taking a risk at
the expense of the Community Colleges. President Crow-
ley stated that there would be a slight financial im-
pact initially but that this is not a very large risk
for UNS. President Berg stated that the increased ad-
mission standards will not harm students. On the con-
trary, it would help students succeed at the Community
College level and better prepare them for University-
level study.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held April 7, 1988, were made by Regent Carolyn Sparks,
Chairman.
(1) Approved the audit report and recommendations of UNR
Continuing Education. Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the audit of the UNR Continuing
Education, January 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987, filed
in the Regents Office.
(2) Approved audit report and recommendations of Lawlor
Events Center at UNR. Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the audit of the UNR Lawlor Events
Center, July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987, filed in
the Regents Office.
The last audit for the period ending June 30, 1985,
contained a few recommendations which have not yet been
implemented and Mr. Tom Judy, Assistant to the Vice
President of Finance and Administration and Controller
at UNR, explained that a change in personnel has caused
a delay in implementation. These items will be addres-
sed and reported back to the Committee.
(3) Approved audit report and recommendations of the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions at UNLV. Internal Audit
Director Sandi Cardinal presented the audit of UNLV
Office of Undergraduate Admission, July 1, 1986 through
June 30, 1987, filed in the Regents Office.
(4) Approved audit report and recommendations of the
Graduate College Admissions at UNLV. Internal Audit
Director Sandi Cardinal presented the audit of UNLV
Graduate College Admissions, July 1, 1986 through June
30, 1987, filed in the Regents Office.
(5) Information Only, follow-up report on Continuing Edu-
cation at UNLV. Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal
presented the follow-up report on the UNLV Continuing
Education audit, filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion ca-
ried.
19. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held April 7, 1988, were made by Regent
James Eardley, Chairman.
(1) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 15, Residence Hall and Food Service Rates, UNR,
filed in the Regents Office.
Dining Commons: The Professional Food-Service Manage-
ment (PFM) has requested an increase of approximately
5% based upon projected increases in food, operating
costs and salaries. In order to cover the costs of
operating the Dining Commons, replace obsolete equip-
ment, etc., the rates requested by PFM have been in-
creased 15% of the 5%. Therefore, UNR is requesting
a little less than a 6% increase.
Residence Halls: The last increase in residence hall
rates was for 1986-87. An increase of approximately
10% is sought for salary increases, increases in oper-
ating costs, and deferred maintenance problems.
(2) Approved a loan from the Capital Improvement Fee Fund
in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for the Animal Care
Facility at UNR.
Assembly Bill No. 613, passed by the 1987 Nevada State
Legislature, authorized the issuance of $2,200,000 in
State General Obligation bonds to construct a building
to house reasearch (Animal Care Facility) on the UNR
Campus. Sale of the bonds will not be authorized until
after August 30, 1988.
To avoid delaying this project until after the sale of
bonds, permission is requested to borrow the required
amount for architect fees, plan checks, soil tests and
other miscellaneous costs. The Capital Improvement
Fee Fund would be repaid from the proceeds of the bond
sale.
(3) Approved using up to $425,000 from the Capital Improve-
ment Fee Fund to begin design and planning of the new
UNR engineering laboratory center.
The 1987 Legislature appropriated $425,000 for design
and planning with the stipulation that UNR raise $1
million in private funds. The funds are scheduled to
be released August 1, 1988.
UNR has received $1,105,150 in confirmed contributions
and pledges, and oral pledges of $105,000. Confirma-
tion letters for these oral pledges are being processed
and the capital campaign will continue for several more
months. President Crowley plans to inform Governor
Bryan of the donations so that the State Controller can
release the appropriated funds.
The Capital Improvement fee Fund will be replenished
when State funds are released August 1, 1988.
(4) Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees, UNLV. The late fee for Summer
registration will be increased from $10 to $25.
UNR UNLV CCCC NNCC TMCC WNCC
Late Registration Fee
(for students registering
for 7 credits or more)
Per day 5 5 5 3 5 5
Maximum, regular semester 25 25 25 25 25 25
Maximum, Summer Session 10 * 10 10 10 10
*Late registration fee for
any student registering late
for any UNLV Summer Session
course
Per day 25
Maximum per session 50
(5) Approved adoption of the following salary schedule with
the understanding that the Community College Presidents
will develop criteria for uniform initial placement and
guidelines for method of movement on the salary sched-
ule common to all UNS Community Colleges. When this
criteria is developed, it will be presented to the
Board of Regents.
Minimum Median Maximum
$17,988 $29,500 $48,380
A Handbook change will be required in Title 4, Chapter
3, Sections 15 and 16, Salary Schedules, Community
Colleges.
Community College Faculty Senate Chairmen met jointly
to develop a common salary schedule, and endorsed the
proposal. They also said they would play an active
role in developing initial placement and movement cri-
teria.
One proposal will be to adjust the median annually
based upon results of national salary studies among
comparable Colleges.
One benefit of the new schedule is that it allows in-
stitutions flexibility in addressing salary equity
concerns.
General Counsel Klasic requested that authority be
given to the Chancellor's Office, upon approval of
this criteria, to make amendments to the UNS Code per-
taining to ranges as an eligibility requirement to
receive tenure.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
20. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held April 7, 1988, were made by Regent Daniel
Klaich, Chairman.
(1) Approved modifying the targeted asset allocation for
the Sanford Bernstein & Co., Inc. account from 72.5%
Equity/27.5% Fixed Income to 60.0% Equity/40.0% Fixed
Income. The change is to be accomplished by June 30,
1988 to reduce the UNS Permanent Endowment Pool overall
investment allocation to equities.
(2) Approved a reduction in the 1989-90 spending rate from
5% to 4 1/2%. It is estimated that the reduction in
the spending rate will not reduce the dollars allocated
to the programs supported by the endowment fund. The
purpose of the reduction is to increase the realiabil-
ity over time of a steady flow of income to the pro-
grams supported by the endowment funds.
(3) Approved to invest $2,000,000 of additional endowment
funds with Quest Advisory Group Co. for the Royvest
Trustees Fund.
The investment will fill a void in an asset category
for the UNS Permanent Endowment Pool by adding a manag-
er targeting equity in small capitalization companies.
(4) Approved to invest operating fund cash assets with
Sanford Bernstein & Co., Inc. using its intermediate
cash management services. Investment goals for oper-
ating funds placed with Sanford Bernstein & Co., Inc.
will be to exceed returns on conventional money market
securities, outperform the Merrill Lynch 1-3 year
Treasury Index, and achieve consistently positive re-
turns on an annual basis. Operating funds placed with
with Sanford Bernstein & Co., Inc. will not require
immediate liquidity.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Investment Committee. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion
carried.
21. Approved Handbook Change, Scholarships, UNR and UNLV
Approved the change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 18,
Sections 11, 12 and 13, Scholarships, as contained in Ref.
B, filed in the Regents Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
scholarships at UNR and UNLV. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion
carried.
22. Approved Good Neighbor Policy, UNLV and CCCC
Approved the Good Neighbor Tuition Policy for southern Ne-
vada, as follows:
A graduate of a specifically designated high school or
Community College in a state bordering on Nevada may be
charged a differential tuition when enrolling as an
undergraduate or graduate student at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas, or at Clark County Community College.
Furthermore, any person who resides in a county in which
a designated high school or Community College is located
and who has maintained a bona fide legal resident status
for a period of at least 12 consecutive months prior to
the first day of the semester in which enrollment is
sought, may also be charged a differential tuition.
Those high schools and Community Colleges located in
Arizona, Southern California and Utah bordering on Ne-
vada and for which a town or a city in Nevada provides
a significant source of goods and services, include the
following:
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave Union High Schools
Kingman High School
Bullhead City High School
Colorado City High School
Lake Havasu High School
Mohave Community College (3 Campuses)
San Bernardino County, California
Baker Valley High School
Monument High School
29 Palms High School
Sky High School
Yucca Valley High School
Needles High School
Silver Valley High School
Inyo County, California
Big Pine High School
Palisades High School
Bishop High School
Death Valley High School
Owens Valley High School
Lone Pine High School
Washington, County, Utah
Dixie High School
Pine View High School
Hurricane High School
Enterprise High School
Millcreek High School
Dixie College
Iron County, Utah
Cedar High School
Parowan High School
Southern Utah State College
The differential tuition will be $200 per semester, a
$900 reduction from the standard $1,100 non-resident
tuition rate.
This policy will be effective for qualified students
enrolling for the Fall, 1988 semester. No reclassifi-
cation under this policy shall give rise to any claim
for refund of tuition already paid to the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada System.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Good Neighbor Policy at
UNLV and CCCC. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich commended Presidents Maxson and Meacham for
this policy.
23. Information Only - Update on LANS, CCCC
Vice President Herbert Peebles presented an update on the
Local Area Network System (LANS) at CCCC, and stated that
the 1st phase has brought 200 computers online. Henderson
and West Charleston Campuses will be linked to the system
later, at a minimal cost.
24. Approved Changes, De Vos Scholarship, UNLV
Approved changes to the De Vos Scholarship requirements as
contained in Ref. C, filed in the Regents Office. President
Maxson stated that these changes will recognize transfer
students and do not violate the donor's intent.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the changes to the De Vos
Scholarship requirements at UNLV. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
25. Approved Guidelines for Determining Change in Tuition Status
Approved the Guidelines for Determining Changes in Tuition
Status as contained in Ref. D, filed in the Regents Office.
These guidelines will bring Nevada in line with the policies
of other states and will standardize UNS procedures.
Mr. Klaich asked if School of Medicine students would be in-
cluded in these guidelines. President Crowley stated the
School of Medicine has its own guidelines. General Counsel
Klasic clarified that these changes do not affect the Hand-
book, and that UNR and the School of Medicine may want to
finalize their own internal guidelines.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the Guidelines for Determining
Change in Tuition Status. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
26. Approved Handbook Change, Regulations for Determining
Residency and Tuition Charges
Approved changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 15, Sec-
tions 2 and 3, Regulations for Determining Residency and
Tuition changes. These changes state that enrollment in
Community College service courses and Summer Sessions,
which are not State funded, shall not be used in determin-
ing date of matriculation for evaluation of residency.
(Ref. E is filed in the Regents Office.)
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
regulations for determining residency and tuition charges.
Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
27. Discussions of 1989-91 Biennial Budget
Vice Chancellor Ron Sparks distributed the UNS comparative
budget charts 1981-83 through 1987-89, which is filed with
the permanent minutes, and highlighted the comparisons.
State appropriations to UNS have increased considerably
between 1984 and 1988.
For the instruction Campuses, excluding the School of Medi-
cine, appropriations from the State General Fund in 1988
were 81% of the total revenue, or $85.4 million, as compared
to 1984 when the State General Fund going to UNS was $54.6
million, or 74% of the total revenue. Student fees during
that time have decreased as a percentage of the total reve-
nues, going from 23% of the total or $17.3 million in 1984,
to 17% of the total or $18.1 million in 1988. Enrollment at
all institutions during the same period rose 4% from 21,236
in 1984 to 22,155 in 1988.
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board