April 9-10, 1992
04-09-1992
Pages 24-84
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
April 9-10, 1992
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 169B, Lecture
Room, Community College of Southern Nevada, 6375 West Charleston
Blvd., West Charleston Campus, in Las Vegas.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
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, CCSN
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Acting Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Larry Goodnight (WNCC), Candace Kant
(CCSN), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Lonnie Pippin (DRI), Elizabeth Raymond
(UNR), Lori Temple (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Carolyn M. Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:50
A.M. Thursday, April 9, 1992, with all Regents present except
Regent Hammargren.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda, (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the special video meeting held
February 13, 1992, minutes of the regular meeting held
February 27-28, 1992, and minutes of the special meet-
ing held March 12, 1992.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the Minority Engineering Program Advisory
Board at UNLV. The purpose of this Advisory Board
will be to assist the Minority Engineering Program
in increasing the enrollment, retention, professional
development, and graduation of underrepresented minor-
ity students majoring in the disciplines of Engineer-
ing and Computer Science in the Howard R. Hughes Col-
lege of Engineering by providing appropriate advice,
support and direction from industry.
R. Charles Clay Roger Gonzales
Rodolfo (Rudy) Cruz E. Lavonne Lewis
Frank Di Sanza Eugene E. Mc Gaugh
Norman Gindrat Lee Sandoval
William Theisen James F. Wunderlin
Walter J. White John Moore
Dr. Derby questioned the membership of the Minority
Engineering Program Advisory Board at UNLV, whether
any consideration was given to selecting women to
serve on the Committee. President Maxson indicated
that he would make this suggestion to the Dean of
the College of Engineering and further stated that
the UNLV College of Engineering enrolls approximately
1/2 females in its student population.
(4) Approved the following appointment to the WNCC Advi-
sory Board:
Steve Smith, Carson City
(5) Approved an easement to the Nevada Power Company to
provide electricity to CCSN's West Charleston Campus,
effective upon execution of agreement and subject to
review of documents by General Counsel.
(6) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17.2, Stead Campus apartments, and Section 17.4,
Other Apartments and Houses Owned by the University,
UNR, as contained in Ref. C-2, filed in the Regents'
Office.
(7) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 11.1, Special Course Fees at UNR, as follows:
1. University of Nevada, Reno
Private instrument and
Voice instruction $150.00 per credit
(8) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees, UNR, as follows:
UNR UNLV
Orientation:
For First-Time Freshmen
(effective Summer Session I,
1990) NA 15
Spring Semester
Day Program 25 NA
Evening Program 10 NA
Summer Program 25 NA
Fall Semester
Day Program 25 NA
Evening Program 10 NA
Off-Site Orientation 45 NA
(9) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 15, Residence Hall and Food Service Rates, UNR,
as contained in Ref. C-3, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
(10) Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 10, Student Fees, WNCC, as follows:
CCSN NNCC TMCC WNCC
Late Registration Fee
(for students registering
for 7 credits or more)
Per day 5 NA NA NA
Maximum, regular semester 25 NA NA NA
Maximum, Summer session 10 NA NA NA
(11) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Changed from April 15, 1991 -
June 30, 1992 to April 15, 1991 -
December 31, 1992
Amount : No change in previous contract
price of $81,466 payable to UNR.
Purpose : To extend the termination date
of an existing contract.
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Bureau of Services for Child Care (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: February 1 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $6020 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide child care train-
ing to child care providers.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Junior
Livestock Show Board (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
Amount : $27,790 to UNR
Purpose : To provide services to the Nevada
Junior Livestock Show Board for
the coordination and exhibition
of the Junior Livestock Show.
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Health Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: December 16, 1991 to March 31,
1992
Amount : $7927 to UNR
Purpose : To provide staff support from the
UNR Office of Rural Health to the
State Health Division under the
Primary Care Cooperative Agree-
ment.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and University Medical
Center of Southern Nevada
Effective Date: February 28, 1992 to February 28,
1993
Amount : None
Purpose : Renewal of affiliation agreement
for medical education.
Chairman Sparks confirmed that the School of
Medicine is comfortable with the interlocal agree-
ment between the University Medical Center of
Southern Nevada.
Mrs. Berkley 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.
Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Remington introduced Mr. Joel Munson, Coordi-
nator of the NNCC Ely Center.
President Calabro introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Michon Mackedon.
President Meacham introduced Dr. John Berg, Dean of Science
and Health at CCSN.
President Taranik introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Richard Egami.
President Crowley introduced newly elected ASUN President
Samantha Dollison.
3. Chairman's Report
Chairman Sparks announced that Dr. Jim Eardley has been
recently honored by the Nevada Adult Education Association
for his long commitment to life-long learning. He was given
the 1992 Commendation Award at the Association Conference
held in Las Vegas in late March.
Chairman Sparks indicated that there is still time to sign
up for the Nevada Test Site Tour, sponsored by DRI. The
day-long tour will be held on Wednesday, June 24 and will
begin at 6:30 A.M. to conclude with dinner at the Test Site
restaurant. Secretary Moser will be taking reservations for
the tour.
4. Approved Appointment of Men's Basketball Coach, UNLV
Approved a 5-year contract for a Men's Head Basketball Coach
at UNLV for Mr. Rollie Massamino.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment for Mr.
Rollie Massamino for a 5-year contract as the Men's Head
Basketball Coach at UNLV. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
President Maxson stated that Mr. Massamino has been the
Men's Head Basketball Coach at Villanova during the past
19 years. Coach Massamino has graduated 62 basketball
players on time over the past 19 years.
Mr. Klaich requested the term of the contract be explained
and President Maxson stated that the base salary is $106,000
with $89,000 allocated from State funds; $105,000 for pub-
lic relation fees with an agreement that UNLV can recover
either a portion or all of the fees for public appearances;
$175,000 for TV/radio/newspaper package with the Athletic
Department assisting with private business arrangements as
is done with other Coaches around the country. All busi-
ness arrangements will be handled by the University, not
privately by the Coach.
Mr. Klaich stated that he has received very positive remarks
from his constituents on the selection of Coach Massamino.
UCCSN is very pleased with Coach Massamino's values both
on and off the court. Mr. Klaich stated that he was per-
sonally pleased with the selection.
When questioned by her constituents, Mrs. Berkley asked
President Maxson to give her the amount the Coach will be
making so that she could relay this information to her
constituents. President Maxson stated that donors will
donate vehicles to the Coach; there will be no house nor
housing allowance provided; and the retirement will be the
same as for other employees of the University. President
Maxson assured Mrs. Berkley that the final contract will
be reviewed by General Counsel Klasic.
Mrs. Berkley requested that in the future the Board members
should be able to see the actual 5-year contracts before
considering their approval.
Dr. Eardley stated that he has communicated with other Big
West Conference Coaches and they are delighted to have Coach
Massamino in the Big West Conference. Coach Massamino has a
tremendous record of graduating students and Dr. Eardley
commended UNLV for attracting Coach Massamino to Nevada.
Mr. Klaich stated that the Board of Regents can now refocus
on the pertinent issues of higher education. He congratu-
lated Athletic Director Jim Weaver for the selection of
Coach Massamino.
Motion carried.
Coach Rollie Massamino addressed the Board of Regents and
began by saying that he is very proud to be UNLV's new
Men's Head Basketball Coach. He stated he has already met
a number of faculty, Regents, and community persons, and
feels very confident that he has made the right choice by
coming to UNLV. He admitted that he was hesitant at first,
but felt it would be a new challenge. He commended Presi-
dent Maxson and Athletic Director Jim Weaver for convincing
him and his family to come live in Las Vegas and become part
of Nevada. He stated that education is the most meaningful
aspect to his career; graduates are more significant than
winning the Final Four competition. He will continue his
philosophy that academics come first and basketball is
second.
He has met with each player, individually and collectively,
and is elated with the enthusiasm of the young athletes.
The players have all committed to continue their work on
their degrees while playing basketball. He relayed that
when recruiting basketball players, he speaks to the ath-
letes and parents about academics, basketball and social
life, in that order. He feels that if the student is un-
happy in one of these aspects, he will be unhappy in the
others. Coach Massamino has met with the UNLV Faculty
Senate and they are very excited about "bridging the gap"
to make education successful for the athletes.
Coach Massamino thanked the Board for the opportunity to
be a part of the great State of Nevada and concluded by
saying, "Education is a game, played for stakes, but to
compete, must be a master of the game."
5. Approved a Revenue Bond Sale Resolution, UNLV
Approved the Revenue Bond Sale Resolution #92-6 in the
amount of approximately $3,055,000 for the Thomas and Mack
Project at UNLV. At the February 1992 meeting, the Board
authorized the Chancellor to seek a negotiated bond sale.
Paul Howarth, Howarth and Associates, and John Swendseid,
Swendseid and Stern, presented the results of the negotia-
tion with their recommendation of Valley Bank of Nevada
for 15 years at 6.34%.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Revenue Bond Sale Resolu-
tion #92-6 in the amount of approximately $3,055,000 for
the Thomas and Mack Project at UNLV to be awarded to Valley
Bank of Nevada for 15 years at 6.34%. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Mr. Klaich questioned Mr. Howarth on whether he had experi-
enced any conclusions between the recent competitive sale
and this negotiated sale of bonds, and he replied that both
sales were extremely successful.
Motion carried.
6. Approved Loan, UNLV
Approved the bid for the loan for UNLV's Fertitta Complex
(Resolution #92-7) in the amount of $400,000. The Board
at its February 1992 meeting had authorized the Chancellor
to seek bids for the loan.
UNLV Vice President for Finance Buster Neel reported that
they had received four responses to the bid process with
Nevada State Bank offering the lowest interest rate of
5.875%, which he recommended to the Board for approval.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the loan for UNLV's Fertitta
Tennis Complex in the amount of $400,000 to be awarded to
Nevada State Bank. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Vice President Neel stated that the loan would be repaid
by December 1993 with pledges from Mr. Frank Fertitta.
Motion carried.
7. Discussion on Role and Mission Statements
Chancellor Dawson introduced Dr. Harold Enarson, Senior
Advisor, WICHE, who discussed with the Board its role in
review and revision of Campus role and mission statements.
Dr. Enarson commented that the UCCSN publication, "Strategic
Directions", is a superb document and he acknowledged Mrs.
Gallagher for her efforts in getting this process started
several years ago.
An open discussion followed. Dr. Derby questioned the role
of the Board in establishing role and mission statements.
Dr. Enarson stated that the Board of Regents has the ulti-
mate responsibility in approving Campus role and mission
statements, which should include working with the insti-
tutions from the very start of the process to accomplish a
workable end result.
The role and mission statements are important documents,
although they are very easy to get locked into. The insti-
tutions must be defined to allow differentiation of func-
tions between them. The documents must be brief, concise,
and provide guidance so that others, i. e., Legislators,
can review and understand the documents.
The easiest section of the documents is the historical
information which describes the institutions' past and
present. The difficult section is in the futuristic de-
sign of the institution and its aspirations. It is not
only difficult intellectually, but must also sketch a
design that may pose opposition and issues that are ir-
reconcilable, because no one knows what opportunities may
arise in the future. The institutions should be challenged
to do their best.
Upon questioning, Dr. Enarson stated that guidance from
the Board and institutions is crucial. The Board has the
responsibility to approve the role and mission statements.
Whereas the institutions have their own set of interests,
a degree of mutuality among the institutions must also
exist.
Dr. Enarson stated that the Board is reviewing role and
mission statements for a very good reason, but should not
get mesmerized and think that once the task is completed
the problems will go away. The choice and decision making
process will still be there.
Mrs. Gallagher questioned Dr. Enarson asking if he had
reviewed the role and mission statements prepared by the
7 UCCSN institutions, and he replied that he had. He stated
that the Community College mission statement is broad enough
to not be constrictive. It should supply a solid foundation
from which to build the academic or institutional work plan
which will follow.
In regard to the admission standards, Dr. Enarson stated
that the following 3 issues should be addressed:
1) Affordability Access,
2) Geographic Access, and
3) Time of Day Access
Dr. Enarson stated that the University role and mission
statements were too general and too broad. The institutions
need to bring the documents into focus.
Chairman Sparks questioned whether the Board of Regents
should assign programs to institutions and then on an annual
basis state specific goals, or should the Board provide
guidance with "yes" or "no" responses from the institutions.
Dr. Enarson stated that the Board has a legal obligation to
decide on a wide range of issues. Nevada is fortunate that
the "coordinating board" and the "governing board" roles
are housed in one Board of Regents. Dr. Enarson stated that
as a "coordinating board" the Regents will be remembered for
addressing the issues. He warned the Board members that
"the urgent drives out the important for the Board." He
also cautioned the Board that the further into the future
a plan advances, the more easily it will be defeated. He
suggested that a work plan be developed for the short-term.
Mrs. Whitley left the meeting.
Upon questioning by Dr. Eardley, Dr. Enarson stated that
the institutions are administered by professionals, who
usually have "tunnel vision", but the Board members must
represent the entire State in which they serve. The Board's
lay perspective is a great asset. He commended the members
for asking tough questions and demanding answers.
Mrs. Whitley returned to the meeting.
Dr. Enarson suggested that the System have its own role and
mission statements, but cautioned not to get too involved
in the documents.
The open meeting recessed at 11:14 A.M. to move into Foundation
meetings and the Research Affairs Committee meeting, and re-
convened at 11:45 A.M. Thursday, April 9, 1992, with all Regents
present.
8. Report and Recommendations of the Research Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Research Affairs Com-
mittee meeting, held April 9, 1992 were made by Regent
Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman.
(1) Information Only: Advance Planning for Potential Use
of the University Park - Chairman Hammargren requested
that the Committee discuss the advance planning for
potential use of the proposed University Park, which
may include research activities.
Chairman Hammargren informed the Committee that the
Clark County Commission has requested that all their
questions of the UCCSN be answered by 12:00 noon Fri-
day, April 10, 1992. One issue brought to the atten-
tion of UCCSN was the noise level, but Chairman
Hammargren responded that the noise level on UNLV's
Campus is higher than that of the proposed University
Park.
Chairman Hammargren stated that a second proposal is
being considered by the County, which is to allocate
a portion of the land for a "Park and Ride" lot.
Chairman Hammargren suggested that UCCSN request half
of the land for the proposed University Park.
With regard to the Spruce Goose, Chairman Hammargren
stated that the Disney Corporation has released its
lease to keep the flying boat. A proposal has been
received from Tampa, Florida to purchase the flying
boat and incorporate it into an aquarium project.
Chairman Hammargren suggested that the Regents sub-
mit an option on land from the County and then solicit
private funds to operate the University Park.
Chairman Hammargren stated that ESI, an engineering
firm, has developed a land use plan. At this time,
Chairman Hammargren stated that he has a sound
financial plan to operate the University Park, but
if the funding failed, then the land will not be
purchased from the County.
(2) Chairman Hammargren introduced DRI Vice President for
Research Bill Bishop, who gave a brief history of the
selection process for the Regents' Researcher Award.
The Selection Committee consists of 3 faculty members
and the Research Affairs Council members. Dr. Bishop
introduced Dr. Warren Burggren, UNLV Professor of
Biological Sciences, who Chaired the Selection Commit-
tee.
Dr. Burggren stated that the Committee was very im-
pressed with the nomination of Dr. David Lightner,
Fuson Professor of Chemistry at UNR. Dr. Lightner
is a world renowned synthetic organic chemist. He
is particularly noted for his pioneering work in
circular dichroism spectroscopy, and for his research
into the mechanism of action of phototherapy in neo-
natal jauntice.
Chancellor Dawson stated that he has worked closely
with Dr. Lightner in the EPSCoR program and he strongly
endorsed the nomination. Dr. Lightner will be awarded
a $5000 stipend from the Board of Regents.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval for the report and recommenda-
tions of the Research Affairs Committee and, in addition,
the nomination of Dr. David Lightner as the Regents' Re-
searcher for 1992. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Sparks commended Dr. Burggren for his assistance
in the selection process during the past three months.
General Counsel Klasic stated that he had just received a
working draft letter from David Crosby regarding the ap-
plication for the conditional option on the proposed land
for the University Park. General Counsel Klasic raised
concerns that Mr. Crosby cannot speak for the University
and Community College System of Nevada, and that the draft
letter is for acquiring land for a specific purpose that
had not yet been approved by the Board of Regents.
General Counsel Klasic stated that the original motion of
the Board of Regents at its December meeting, did not
reference the Spruce Goose purchase. Dr. Hammargren stated
that the Clark County Commissioners are aware of the intent
of purchasing the land, and stated that the Commission needs
a legal opinion by 12:00 noon, Friday, April 10, 1992. Gen-
eral Counsel Klasic cautioned the Board that the draft let-
ter focuses on the particular project of the Spruce Goose,
and he did not think the Board should be backed into a cor-
ner by submitting this letter without the consent of the
Board.
It was Chairman Sparks' understanding that the Chancellor
was directed to hire architects to develop a plan for the
proposed property. Dr. Hammargren stated that the plan has
been developed. Chancellor Dawson explained that last Fall
he approached the Clark County Commission to petition the
land for University purposes. He met with President Meacham
and is proceeding with the plans that have been developed by
Collins Brothers. He later met with the Airport Authority,
which opposed the project. Chancellor Dawson stated that
he has not deviated from the initial intent of the Board of
Regents for an educational purpose for the land, but felt
that he needed further direction from the Board at this
time.
General Counsel Klasic stated that the draft letter does not
represent the intent of the Board of Regents, neither does
Mr. Crosby. Chairman Sparks questioned who David Crosby
represented and Dr. Hammargren replied that Mr. Crosby has
volunteered his time to this project and is a member of the
Close, Close and Brown law firm located in Las Vegas. Gen-
eral Counsel Klasic requested the Board to direct him on
how they wished to be represented to the Clark County Com-
missioners, i. e., propose an option, or leave it open-
ended. He reminded the members of the Board that the plans
for this property have not been approved by the Board at
this time.
Chairman Sparks questioned whether UCCSN was working in
conjunction with another entity regarding this project,
and Dr. Hammargren stated that Nevada NASA is working with
the private projects concerning this proposal for an educa-
tional facility.
General Counsel Klasic offered to redraft the proposed let-
ter to reflect the intentions of the Board of Regents under
the Chancellor's signature.
The open meeting recessed at 12:00 noon to move into the ad hoc
Committee on Health Care meeting and reconvened at 12:10 P.M.
Thursday, April 9, 1992, with all Regents present.
9. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Health Care
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Health Care meeting, held April 9, 1992, were made by
Regent Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman.
(1) As requested by Chairman Hammargren, a report was
distributed and presented on all System health care
programs, with the exception of Nursing and Medicine
(Ref. HC-1) is filed in the Regents' Office). Act-
ing Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg ackowledged the
assistance of the following Campus representatives:
John Berg, CCSN; Georgeanna Smith, NNCC; Elsie Doser,
TMCC; Vicky Carwein, UNLV; Bill Cathey, UNR; and
Lorrie Peterson, WNCC, and introduced those in at-
tendance. Mrs. Steinberg indicated that these persons
were responsible for compiling the report and thanked
them for their input. This information could be uti-
lized in developing a System brochure of health care
programs throughout UCCSN to be distributed to Junior
and Senior High School students in Nevada.
Upon questioning, Dr. Lorrie Peterson stated that
emergency medical technology courses at WNCC do not
lead to a degree. The courses provide certification
before the student enters the agency's training pro-
grams. It is not anticipated that these courses would
offer a degree in the future.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the ad hoc Committee on Health Care. Mrs. Berkley
seconded. Motion carried.
10. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Mrs. Gallagher,
the Board moved into a closed personnel session for the
purpose of discussing the character, alleged misconduct,
professional competence or physical or mental health of a
person(s) in accordance with NRS 241.030.
The open meeting reconvened at 3:20 P.M. Thursday, April 9, 1992,
with all Regents present except Regents Gallagher and Hammargren.
11. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Ethnic
Minority Affairs
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Ethnic Minority Affairs meetings, held February 27, 1992
and April 9, 1992, were made by Regent June F. Whitley,
Chairman.
February 27, 1992
Prior to the call of the meeting, Chairman Whitley requested
that Rev. Jesse Scott be allowed to address the Board of
Regents. The Board of Regents, at that time, were address-
ing regular agenda items which delayed the convening of the
Committee meetings.
Rev. Jesse Scott, President of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People, stated that after 21
years the System is proceeding in the right direction, but
not fast enough for his liking. The Board of Regents has a
legal and moral commitment to the education of people in
the State of Nevada. Nevada needs viable taxpayers and
without education the citizens cannot compete in the work
force. He suggested that the Board of Regents and the State
Board of Education begin working with each other in meeting
the demands of the citizens. He challenged the Board of
Regents to address the issues regarding ethnic minorities,
such as hiring minorities at the University level. He
indicated that Nevada has 10% minorities, the NCAAP wants
10% of the responsibility to get 10% administrative posi-
tions for its people.
Rev. Scott requested the Board of Regents to address the
following issues in a timely manner:
1) Hire a minority Director for the Thomas and Mack Center,
UNLV;
2) Employ quality faculty with tenure;
3) Consider hiring a black basketball Coach at UNLV;
4) Postpone legislation regarding the grade point average
of 2.5 to allow time for the students to get used to
the idea;
5) Increase remedial and tutorial services;
6) Provide alumni scholarships for program support;
7) Require Campus Police to handle confrontations on the
Campus;
8) Memorialize Thomas Wilson, Professor at UNLV; and
9) State timelines for response to the above issues.
The NCAAP are patient and supportive, but wish the Board of
Regents to seriously think about the possibility that the
NCAA is a racist organization.
Mrs. Carolyn Sparks stated that the issues will be referred
to the appropriate people and responded to in a timely
manner.
The actual meeting of the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minor-
ity Affairs convened.
(1) The Committee held an organizational meeting and
Chairman Whitley stated that it was her intention
for the Committee to focus on ethnic minority issues
Systemwide. The Committee will focus on students,
faculty and Administration as well as Campus climate.
Over the next few meetings the Committee will discuss
its specific goals and direction. It is hoped that
when the Committee has finished its work, it will have
a Systemwide report reflecting current information and
recommendations for improving diversity throughout the
System.
Chairman Whitley has asked the Chancellor's Office to
begin gathering information from the Campuses and from
other States that will be available at the next meet-
ing in April. The Committee members will receive re-
quests for information in the next few weeks.
Chairman Whitley stated that she would like to appoint
a Systemwide blue ribbon task force to assist this
Committee. The task force would be composed of approx-
imately 20 members from minority communities throughout
the State. She requested each of the members to for-
ward to Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg the
names of suggested task force members before the next
meeting, so that the Committee can work on forming the
task force in the near future. The task force would
meet with this Committee approximately twice over the
next year and would provide input from minority com-
munities in the State.
April 9, 1992
(1) The Committee reviewed the 1988 Systemwide Report of
the Student Minority Outreach Task Force and was up-
dated on the Campus information contained in the re-
port. Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg reviewed
the following recommendations which are contained in
the report. The report, Ref. EM-2, is filed in the
Regents' Office.
1. The University and Community College System of
Nevada Board of Regents should adopt a written
policy endorsing and encouraging minority student
recruitment, admission and retention throughout
UCCSN.
2. The Board of Regents and the institutional Presi-
dents should creatively seek resources for support
of minority recruitment and retention programs.
3. The University and Community College System of
Nevada should establish a minority grants-in-aid
program.
4. The Board of Regents should direct each Campus
President to develop a Campus plan for recruitment,
admission and retention of minority students based
on the the findings of this report. This plan
should reflect the Campus community and Campus
mission and should include the following elements:
a) Goals and objectives that can be measured
b) Evaluation and accountability measures
c) Timetable
d) Available resources
e) Description of program activity in the areas
of outreach, financial aid, academic support
and student life support
Campus plans should be submitted initially to the
Board by its November 1988 meeting, and the Board
should request an annual review of these plans.
5. The UCCSN Task Force on Student Minority Outreach,
or a similar group, should continue to meet twice
a year for the purpose of maintaining communication
on this issue throughout the System and between the
System and the minority communities in the State.
The Task Force should continue to monitor System-
wide progress and prepare a Systemwide report on
minority student enrollment and retention to assist
the Board of Regents in their annual review of
Campus plans.
Each of the Presidents gave a brief progress report on
their respective Campus activities regarding minority
issues.
Chairman Whitley requested that Mrs. Steinberg update
the 1988 report to include current faculty, Administra-
tion, and student data.
Mrs. Berkley suggested that the ad hoc Committee on
Ethnic Minority Affairs become a standing Committee of
the Board of Regents.
(2) Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg presented a
summary of examples of what some selected State Sys-
tems/Boards have done in the areas of diversity, with
an emphasis on mission or goal statements in Ref. EM-1,
which is filed in the Regents' Office. The Chancel-
lor's Office is requesting additional information and
reports from these and other States for the Committee's
review. She highlighted examples from the Arizona
Board of Regents, State Board of Education and State
Community College Board; Colorado Commission on Higher
Education; University of Wisconsin System; and Montana
Board of Regents.
Dr. Derby requested more information before developing
a draft of goals and objectives for the Committee.
Chairman Whitley requested that Chancellor Dawson speak
to the Legislature regarding incentives to Campuses to
do a better job in serving the needs of minority stu-
dents and, through financial incentives, to support
those Campuses already doing a good job.
Chairman Whitley felt that it is very important for the
Campuses to allocate funds for recruitment and hiring
of minorities and requested the Campuses report back
to the Committee regarding this matter. If the Campus-
es cannot allocate funds at this time, then the Campus-
es would be unable to meet the demands of recruitment
and hiring. President Crowley suggested that the Com-
mittee establish Systemwide goals and objectives, and
then search for appropriate funds for the Campuses.
Dr. Derby suggested that the Committee, at its next
meeting, review a draft of goals and objectives. In
addition, she invited other members of the Board to
submit suggestions of people to serve on the task
force to Mrs. Karen Steinberg.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs. Mrs.
Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approved Purchase of Land, NNCC
Approved the purchase of land located in Ely, Nevada at a
purchase price of $2.50 per acre from the Bureau of Land
Management. NNCC has been renting facilities in this
community. An opportunity has arisen whereby NNCC is eli-
gible for a Federal grant to construct a facility.
President Remington introduced Mr. Joel Munson, Coordinator
of the Ely Center, who explained that the land would be
used to build a center to house vocational skills programs,
such as mining and computer courses, along with interactive
television capabilities. President Remington assured the
Board that this center is in line with the Campus Master
Plan and it is a proposition that NNCC can manage.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the purchase of land and
authorized President Ron Remington to execute the legal
documents. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved Resolution, NNCC
Approved the following resolution to accept a Federal grant
in the amount of approximately $895,000 for an educational
center in Ely, Nevada.
RESOLUTION #92-8
The Board of Regents authorizes Northern Nevada Com-
munity College to accept, when and if offered, a public
works grant of approximately $895,000 from the Economic
Development Administration, U. S. Department of Com-
merce, to construct a vocational skills training center
in Ely, Nevada.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the resolution to accept a
Federal grant in the amount of approximately $895,000 for
an educational center in Ely, Nevada to be operated by
NNCC. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 3:30 P.M. to move into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting and reconvened at 4:00 P.M. Thursday,
April 9, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents Eardley,
Foley and Hammargren.
14. CCSN Faculty Presentations
Vice President Herb Peebles introduced Dr. John Berg, Dean
of Health and Science at CCSN. Dr. Berg thanked the members
of the Board for allocating time for the CCSN faculty to
make brief presentations regarding some of the health pro-
grams at CCSN. He mentioned that the new Health and Science
building is located on an 80-acre parcel of land, with the
Clark County Library located alongside the property, which
will also focus on a medical library for the students.
Dr. Eardley entered the meeting.
The following faculty members made brief presentations to
the Board:
Raymond Rawson, Dental Hygiene
Carolyn Anderson-Stewart, Medical Records Technology
Philis Beilfuss, Emergency Medicine
Joe Cracraft, Physical Therapy
Jean Rose, Medical Laboratory Technology
Ron De Bellis, Pharmacology
Frazine Jasper, Nursing
Mrs. Whitley left the meeting during the presentations.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether the System students had first
choice for clinical experiences in the health facilities in
Southern Nevada, and it was explained that the health facil-
ties in Southern Nevada have limitations, one being that
out-of-state students who require clinical experiences are
also utilizing these clinical spots. There is a need to
discuss this issue with the local area hospitals.
During the presentation, Governor Robert Miller arrived and pre-
sented a proclamation recognizing the importance of the four
Community Colleges in higher education in the State of Nevada.
The open meeting recessed at 5:00 P.M. and reconvened at 8:10
A.M. Friday, April 10, 1992, with all Regents present except
Regents Berkley, Foley, Hammargren, Sparks and Whitley. Vice
Chairman Eardley conducted the meeting.
15. Regents' Workshop
The Regents met in workshop session in Room 169B, Lecture
Room, West Charleston Campus, Community College of Southern
Nevada.
Transfer and Articulation - In October 1990, the Board of
Regents accepted a comprehensive study and report on trans-
fer and articulation completed by the UCCSN Articulation
Board. At that time, it was requested than an update be
made to the Board of Regents at a future time.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg conducted the work-
shop session to review the "Progress Report to the Board of
Regents on Transfer and Articulation within the University
and Community College System of Nevada", which is filed in
the Regents' Office. The report outlines recent activities
within the UCCSN and proposes recommendations to enhance
communication and articulation.
Mrs. Steinberg introduced the following representatives of
the Articulation Board who presented an overview of the
report and related discussion:
Paul Burns, UNLV
Michelle Dondero, WNCC
Melisa Choroszy, UNR
Jeff Halverson, UNLV
Stan Aiazzi, NNCC
Chairman Sparks returned and resumed the gavel.
The following recommendations are proposed by the Articu-
lation Board, and endorsed by the UCCSN Academic Affairs
Council. The primary focus of these recommendations is
improved communication, which was an issue identified in
the 1990 Transfer Report. If adopted, these policies
should greatly enhance communication among students, coun-
selors, faculty and Administrators at all Campuses.
1. Local Partnership Agreement - Current policy states that
all Community College transfer courses should follow a
Statewide system of course designation. This policy
was established to facilitate the transfer process for
students within the System. Although historically the
two Universities have evolved separately and do not
always have similar course numbers or titles, common
course designation within the UCCSN has always been a
priority.
The identification of common introductory-level courses
at all Campuses has been the focus of Systemwide Faculty
Task Forces in their efforts to standardize course
prefixes, credits, content and perquisites at all
Campuses to the greatest extent possible. The intent
is to continue efforts for such Systemwide consensus.
2. Articulation Coordinators - The appointment of Articula-
tion Coordinators at all Campuses who will serve as
primary contacts in all matters related to transfers.
3. Cross Representation on Curriculum Committees - To
provide the opportunity for Community College and Uni-
versity representatives to participate in curriculum
committee meetings held by other Campuses. This is
extremely beneficial in that it permits dialogue about
changes which affect transfer and articulation before
the changes are made, and provides the opportunity for
the institutions to review proposals in light of their
impact on Community College curriculum.
4. Credits Accepted in Transfer - To revise current Board
of Regents' policy by eliminating the maximum number
of credits which a University will accept in transfer.
This will provide greater flexibility for the Community
College student in transferring courses to the Univer-
sity, and for the University in accepting Community
College courses.
Mrs. Berkley entered the meeting.
It was stated that although the Articulation Board has made
great strides in addressing articulation and transfer is-
sues, articulation issues will continue as changes are made,
new requirements are established, and courses are added or
deleted.
Upon questioning, Mrs. Dondero stated that as delivery
systems change, the institutions must be aware of the im-
pact these changes will make with accrediting boards that
look very closely at the programs, especially telecommuni-
cations courses.
Chairman Sparks stated that communication with students is
a problem and she questioned whether this has been addressed
by the Articulation Board. Dr. Choroszy stated that Com-
munity College workshops are held on a regular basis. Mrs.
Steinberg added that the Campuses are moving towards estab-
lishing Transfer Centers and agreements with students. She
felt that these changes will enhance the communication issue
with students.
Dr. Paul Burns stated that the new admission standards are
great, but felt the GPA requirement may have to be revisit-
ed in the future because the minimum GPA in the individual
Colleges are higher than the minimum University GPA that
was recently established. President Maxson agreed that the
minimum GPA should be raised to facilitate the transfer
student being comparable to the native student, who must
have a higher minimum GPA to get into several University
programs.
Indirect Cost Recovery - The Research Affairs Committee
requested a workshop session on Indirect Cost Recovery to
inform Regents of the many changes taking place in this
area. The Vice Presidents for Research, Dr. Kenneth
Hunter, UNR; Dr. Bill Bishop, DRI; and Dr. David Mc Nelis,
UNLV; made presentations.
Dr. Hunter distributed a handout that described information
on Indirect Cost Recovery, which is filed in the Regents'
Office. Dr. Hunter explained that "Direct Costs" can be
specifically identified with a particular sponsored project
(e. g., salary for a technician working on the project),
and "Indirect Costs" cannot be easily assigned to a particu-
lar sponsored project (e. g., cost of heating or air con-
ditioning).
The FY91 expenditures for all UCCSN insititutions were as
follows:
Total Direct Costs $64.4 million
Total Indirect Costs $10.5 million
Total Expenditures $74.9 million
Dr. Hunter reported that the Federal government has mandated
a 26% cap on administrative components of indirect costs,
although non-profit organizations like DRI are not affected
by this new cap. The projected impact on FY 92 indirect
cost recovery at UNLV is $150,000 and at UNR is $300,000.
The institutionally retained indirect costs from research
and other sponsored projects were discussed and UNLV re-
tains 50% (100% above $950,000), while UNR retains 50%
(100% above $1,500,000). Mrs. Gallagher questioned if
UCCSN should approach the Legislature to reduce these
amounts, and Dr. Hunter stated that it would be very
helpful and suggested that research should be looked at
as an expanding business within the System which is very
important to the institutions. President Crowley agreed
and suggested that UCCSN's goal should be 100%.
Chairman Sparks thanked all who participated in the two
workshop discussions.
Mrs. Whitley entered the meeting.
16. Approved 1993-95 Biennial Budget Priorities for New Funding
and Base Budget Parameters, UCCSN
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the UCCSN 1993-95 Biennial
Budget Priorities to be used in requesting New Funding and
Base Budget Parameters for consideration, filed in the
Regents' Office. The parameters and priorities are neces-
sary in order that Campuses may begin the biennial budget
process.
The Base Budget Parameters for 1993-95 Biennium are as
follows:
Using the FY 1993 budget as a base, budgets will be extended
into the 1993-95 biennium by applying parameters approved by
the Board of Regents. These parameters are:
1. Apply current student/faculty ratios to projected
enrollments.
Estimated at $12.5 million for FY 94; $7.4 million
more for FY 95
2. Request 50% of the difference between full funding and
workprogrammed amounts for formulas adopted in 1986 by
the Legislative Committee Studying Funding of Higher
Education (LCB 87-30). These formulas include the
following:
(a) Support Services formulas for Academic Support,
Student Services, Institutional Support and O & M
of facilities.
(b) Graduate Assistant formula to increase Graduate
Assistant salaries and to create additional
Graduate Assistant positions.
(c) Library book acquisition formulas based upon the
number of programs offered, number of faculty and
number of students.
(d) Annual equipment replacement formula based on
equipment inventories and price indices.
Estimated at $9.4 million for FY 94; $2.0 million
more for FY 95
3. Request 50% of the difference between full funding and
workprogrammed amounts for the legally authorized
grants-in-aid (including increases for increased
Graduate Assistant positions).
Estimated at $1.0 million for FY 94; $50,000 more
for FY 95
4. Request 2% merit pool for all professional positions
except Administrators at or above the Dean's level.
Estimated at $2.6 million for FY 94; $2.9 million
more for FY 95
5. Request inflationary increases for book acquisitions
and Departmental operating.
Estimated at $3.5 million for FY 94; $3.6 million
more for FY 95
6. Request funds to maintain equipment purchased with
Estate Tax funding authorized by the 1991 Legislature
at 6% of acquisition cost.
Estimated at $100,000 for FY 94; no additional for
FY 95
7. Request State funds to continue programs currently
authorized by the Legislature which are funded from
the Estate Tax or Federal funds where appropriate
(EPSCoR I program and Area Health Education Centers
(AHEC)).
Estimated at $1.5 million in general fund for
FY 94; $100,000 additional for FY 95
8. Add operating funds for new facilities scheduled to
come on line during the 1993-95 biennium.
Estimated at $2.0 million for FY 94; $100,000
more for FY 95
9. Request funds for special provisions addressing unique
situations such as utility rate increases and increased
utility usage, expected increase in insurance, rent and
postage rates, mandatory Federal regulations for the
handicapped and hazardous material disposal.
N/A
10. In addition to these base budget parameters, UCCSN re-
quests the same cost of living salary increases granted
other State employee groups, including K-12 teachers,
for UCCSN professional, classified, Teaching Assist-
ants, Letters of Appointment and wages positions.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED INCREASE FOR FY 94 - $32.6 MILLION; $16.2
MORE FOR FY 95
% INCREASE OVER FY 93 LEGISLATIVE APPROVED BUDGET - 12.7%;
5.6% MORE FOR FY 95
% INCREASE OVER REDUCED BUDGET - 19.2%; 5.6% MORE FOR FY 95
Chairman Sparks relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Eardley.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the UCCSN Base Budget
Parameters for 1993-95 Biennium. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the UCCSN suggested cate-
gories and priorities for new funding, as follows:
1. Enchancing instructional and instructional-support
efforts for undergraduate and graduate programs.
2. Providing equipment for instruction and research and
enhancing information and accountability systems.
3. Enhancing Economic Development efforts.
4. Meeting emerging initiatives and new programs.
Chairman Sparks returned and resumed the gavel.
Acting Vice President Steinberg stated that the priorities
are in sync with the Academic Master Planning Strategic
Directions that were developed during the 1991 Fall Regents'
Workshop.
President Crowley suggested that the priorities become more
marketable by heavily emphasizing the importance of teach-
ing under priority number one. Vice Chancellor Sparks in-
dicated that this list is not inclusive and may be subject
to change during the budget process. Mr. Klaich stated
that he felt strongly about the allocation of funding for
teaching as the number one priority.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the suggested categories and
priorities for new funding as broad categories only. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 11:16 A.M. to move into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting and reconvened at 11:50 A.M. Friday,
April 10, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents Foley,
Hammargren and Whitley.
17. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meetings, held February 27, 1992 and April 9, 1992,
were made by Regent Jill Derby, Chairman.
February 27, 1992
(1) A policy on student assessment was approved by the
Board of Regents in January 1989, with preliminary
plans submitted by each of the Campuses in the Spring
of 1990. A report was made on current UCCSN assess-
ment activities, including national assessment trends
and criteria used, contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that
each Campus has developed an appropriate plan of
regular student educational assessment and will bian-
nually submit a follow-up report. She indicated that
several survey instruments are used throughout the
System to collect data on student assessment. The
institutions have been innovative and are on the cut-
ting edge of assessment activity compared with other
institutions from around the country.
Mrs. Steinberg introduced Dr. Cliff Ferry, Director
of Curriculum and Instruction at NNCC, who distributed
samples of assessments performed on the employer oc-
cupational needs and clerical skills. He stated that
the employers surveyed learned about the NNCC Campus
and vice versa. There was much cooperation with only
2% of the businessess asked to perform the survey
stating that they were unable to do so at this time.
There is much interest in the cooperative education
programs. Mr. Ferry stated that those businessess
requesting additional information about NNCC were
provided with the information.
Chairman Derby stated that this is an excellent op-
portunity for the System and community relations.
Mrs. Steinberg introduced Dr. Jane Nichols, Coordina-
tor of the Core Curriculum and Assessment at UNR, who
distributed a report on CIRP and CSEQ national surveys.
The results of these surveys provide very valuable
information to the Campus in developing better plans
for the students' needs. She cited an example that
more UNR students are working with less family finan-
cial support for education. This is not a national
trend, but affects planning for UNR's programs and
student advisement.
Mrs. Whitley stated that she is Chairing a newly-
appointed ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs
that may be able to address some of the issues in this
report regarding minorities.
President Crowley explained that UNR hosts a breakfast
each year and invites minority leaders to share ideas
regarding higher education. Many valuable ideas are
gathered and a follow-up report is made at the next
year's breakfast.
(2) A proposed format for an annual report to the Board of
Regents on the review of existing academic programs,
approval of new programs, and programs which have been
deleted or placed on inactive status was discussed
(Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents' Office). The Com-
mittee reviewed this draft and determined other appro-
priate information is needed prior to the approval of
the final format. The Committee also heard information
on program review practices in other States and re-
quested additional information from a recent program
review performed by Yale University.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg reviewed the
format in detail and stated that the format will pro-
vide an excellent summary for review of programs.
Dr. Eardley requested that an addition be made to the
report to include the programs that have been elimi-
nated within the last 10 years and the results of what
happened to the students and faculty/staff of these
programs upon elimination.
Mrs. Steinberg indicated that the SHEEO report cited a
summary statement of a Board's responsibility for pro-
gram review developed by the California Postsecondary
Education Commission that is worth considering in the
deliberations. She proceeded to read that summary
statement as follows:
"The basic assumption that a major portion of
academic program evaluation should be done at the
institutional level drives both theory and prac-
tice. However, while academic departments are
the most appropriate locus to determine the proper
structure and content of a program or curriculum
and campus administrators can best decide how these
programs relate to the institution's mission, func-
tion, and role, there is also the need in the case
of multicampus systems for someone to judge how a
program relates to the programs of other institu-
tions in the state and indeed, to the state as a
whole.
"All three perspectives are needed for a fully
informed judgment about academic programs, be it
in planning, approval or review. Such a shared
responsibility can be sensitive at best to imple-
ment. (June 1990)"
Mrs. Steinberg reviewed the "Overview of Program
Review Activities" as contained in Ref. AA-2. This
overview compares other states to the current UCCSN
policies on program review. She suggested that the
Board of Regents implement an annual report from the
Campuses, and in addition, review the current policy
and possibly strengthen its implementation.
Chairman Derby stated that the reference material
describing the difference between our System and
other states is very helpful and thanked Mrs.
Steinberg for the clarity.
Mr. Klaich questioned the purpose of a program review,
and Mrs. Steinberg emphasized the "need in the case of
multicampus systems for someone to judge how a program
relates to the programs of other institutions in the
system. It remains to the central coordinating or
governing agency or board to judge how a program re-
lates to the programs of other institutions in the
state and indeed, to the state as a whole." Chairman
Derby agreed that there should be a Systemwide per-
spective. Mrs. Berkley felt that this is a very im-
portant role for the Board of Regents and felt very
comfortable in performing a program review.
Mr. Klaich stated that he was hopeful that this process
would obtain an achievable goal and would not waste
time.
UNR Vice President of Academic Affairs Robert Hoover
stated that comprehensive program reviews can send the
wrong message to the Campus by way of misinterpreta-
tion of providing an emphasis on reducing programs.
The faculty will usually protect the programs. He
suggested that the message to faculty should be posi-
tive and that it is the intention of the Board to en-
hance and reward the programs. Mrs. Gallagher agreed
and felt that the Board of Regents should be held
accountable.
President Calabro stated that an academic review proc-
ess is conducted in compliance with obtaining Northwest
Accreditation. Academic review becomes an on-going
process as the Campus performs self-study in response
to the Northwest Accreditation Association's recom-
mendations.
Mr. Doug Burris, Special Assistant to the Chancellor,
stated that a distinction should be made in that the
Board tends to perform a continuous program review.
Mr. Klaich requested that section "III. Programs
Deleted or Put on Inactive Status over the Past Year"
of the annual report to the Board of Regents be deleted
from the format.
President Crowley stated that he would be more com-
fortable if more time was given to review the proposed
format at the Campus level within the next month.
Mr. Klaich requested that additional suggestions be
submitted to the Committee for its review at the next
meeting. Chairman Derby agreed.
April 9, 1992
(1) Approved the Orvis School of Nursing at UNR to become
a unit within the College of Human and Community
Sciences (HCS) of the University of Nevada, Reno, as
contained in Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents' Office.
Information concerning the organizational status was
distributed at the meeting as Ref. AA-3.
Both the Orvis School of Nursing and the units within
the College of Human and Community Sciences prepare
students as health professionals, deal with needs of
individuals and families over the lifespan and empha-
size the human dimension of community life. Since
OSN and HCS share similar academic and professional
goals, both OSN and HCS will benefit from the reorgan-
ization in regard to the enrichment of student clini-
cal/practicum experiences, sharing of faculty expertise
through course offerings, interdisciplinary research
opportunities, and health related services provided
to the community.
The mission and goals of OSN and HCS are very similar
and highly compatible. The Director of OSN will have
a joint appointment in the School of Medicine which
is intended as a way to improve communication and
further common interests between the faculty in the
School of Medicine and the Orvis School of Nursing.
No major new resources are needed. Some operating
money will be required to reprint brochures and inform
community health care professionals of the reorganiza-
tion. Total costs to OSN and HCS following reorganiza-
tion will not be significantly different from antici-
pated costs to those areas should there have been no
reorganization.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that the
Academic Affairs Council met on April 8, 1992, and
recommends this change, as did Chancellor Dawson.
UNR Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert Hoover
introduced Dr. Jean Perry, Dean of the College of
Human and Community Science at UNR, and Dr. William
Cathey, Associate Vice President for Instruction and
Undergraduate Programs at UNR. Both persons have
worked diligently in providing a solution to the
Nursing Program's situation. The Orvis School of
Nursing has become, over the years, increasingly
isolated in the University and within the State of
Nevada. Dr. Hoover explained the process that was
used to review OSN and to arrive at the conclusion
of become a unit within the College of Human and
Community Sciences. The Faculty Senate has reviewed
the report and recommends approval of the change. He
clarifed to the Committee that the State Board of
Nursing is reconsidering the proposal of placing OSN
on probation; it is not on probation at this time.
Upon questioning, Dr. Hoover stated that the faculty
of OSN voted 5:4 in favor of the change, and HCS
faculty voted 28:4 in favor of the change.
Dr. Eardley questioned the Dean's position in handling
such a difficult change, and Dr. Hoover stated that
the Deanship has been reviewed carefully and it was
determined that Dean Perry would be able to success-
fully handle the change. It was felt that the Dean
would not have to know all the intricacies of the
Nursing Program, but would have to be knowledgeable
of fiscal management, personnel motivation, and
futuristic vision.
In discussing the role of the State Board of Nursing,
the Committee felt that it was not that Board's author-
ity to approve curriculum of degrees; it is the Board
of Regents' responsibility, although communication must
be maintained between the two entities to obtain
accreditation.
Dean Perry stated that this reorganization has created
a positive atmosphere in recruiting for professional
positions. This year has seen the strongest applicant
pool ever. Recruiting has not been an issue this year.
Mr. Klaich stated that when a school votes for a change
it sends a powerful signal that something should be
done. He is hopeful that the Administration can facil-
itate the mechanics of this change successfully and
will be able to increase the growth within the school.
(2) Approved the change of the reporting relationship of
the Greenspun School of Communication at UNLV from
the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts to the Senior
Vice President and Provost, as contained in Ref. AA-1.
This proposal is in response to a recommendation of the
national accrediting body to separate the existing
school into an autonomous unit. No financial impact
is anticipated.
(3) At the February 1992 meeting of the Board, the Academic
Affairs Committee reviewed a draft format for an annual
report to the Committee on academic program review.
The Committee requested that the Council of Presidents
be given an opportunity to review the proposed format.
Approved the changes recommended by the Presidents as
well as by the Chancellor and his staff have been
incorporated in the draft contained in Ref. AA-2, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Berkley requested a listing of all Ph. D. programs
at UNLV and UNR and the cost of each program.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that the
proposed format consists of a two-step process:
1) annual reporting process, and
2) latitude to request a report at any time
during the year.
She suggested that the proposed format for academic
program review be put in place for at least a year,
with incremental changes made as deemed necessary.
(4) New Business - Chairman Derby requested the following
items be placed on the next Committee agenda:
1) Update on Campus Academic Plan
2) Summer Retreat for the Committee to Review
Academic Planning and Mission Statements
3) Discussion of New Program Approval
Dr. Eardley suggested that the Summer retreat address
the attitude between Freshmen/Sophomore students vs.
Junior/Senior students across the country, to include
attitude regarding research.
Upon questioning, Mrs. Gallagher suggested that new
programs be deferred until the academic master plans
have been approved. Mrs. Berkley objected to the
suggestion because of the lengthy time it may possibly
take to approve the academic master plans. UNLV is
an up and coming institution and she did not want to
see UNLV's programs held back because of this. Chair-
man Derby felt that the academic master plan is near-
ing completion, although Faculty Senate Chairman
Elizabeth Raymond stated that UNR is about 18 months
away from completion. Mrs. Steinberg stated that she
would have a better sense of the completion date after
the initial Campus reports are submitted. Mrs.
Gallagher suggested that the 2-year work plan be
associated with the budget plans.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Approved Handbook Change, "Good Neighbor" Tuition
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
4.6, Good Neighbor Tuition.
In 1988, the Board approved a differential tuition rate of
$200 per semester to be charged to specifically designated
high school or Community College graduates from schools
bordering on Nevada. Due to the increase in tuition and
fees both in these neighboring States and in Nevada, it is
recommended that this differential tuition be charged to
the level of instate fees plus 50% of that amount. This
level of differential tuition is the same as that charged
by all WICHE States that participate in the Western Under-
graduate Exchange (WUE) program. Only California and
Arizona do not participate in this program. This recom-
mended policy would allow students in neighborning commu-
nities of California and Arizona to attend Nevada schools
under the same financial circumstances as students from
other WICHE/WUE States.
Section 4.6 Good Neighbor Tuition
A graduate of a specifically designated high school or
Community College in a State bordering on Nevada may be
charged a differential tuition of current instate fees
charged an FTE undergraduate student plus 50 percent of
that amount when enrolling as an undergraduate or grad-
uate student at the Universities and Community Colleges
of the University and Community College System of
Nevada. 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 consecu-
tive months prior to the first day of the semester in
which enrollment is sought, may also be charged a dif-
ferential tuition.
Ms. Susan Wright, TMCC student, stated that she supported
the above language change recommended by Chancellor Dawson.
Previously, she had a concern with the proposed increase
from $200 to $600, which would have put a great hardship
on several "good neighbor" students.
Mrs. Whitley entered the meeting.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
the "Good Neighbor" tuition. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
Upon questioning, Dr. Eardley explained that Community Col-
leges in Nevada have higher tuition fees compared to Cal-
ifornia and other States because Nevada does not have a
local tax base to support its programs.
19. Approved Handbook Change, Children of Alumni Tuition
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
4.7, Children of Alumni Tuition.
In 1990, the Board approved a differential tuition rate
of $200 per semester to be charged to children of alumni
of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or the University
of Nevada, Reno, who reside outside of Nevada. Due to the
increase in tuition and fees, it is recommended that this
differential tuition be changed to the level of instate
fees plus 50% of that amount. This level of differential
tuition is the same as that charged by all WICHE States
that participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
program. This recommended policy would allow children of
alumni of the two Universities to attend Nevada schools
under the same financial circumstances allowed students
participating in the WICHE/WUE program.
Section 4.7 Children of Alumni Tuition
Children of alumni of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, or the University of Nevada, Reno, who reside
outside of Nevada are eligible for a differential tui-
tion rate of current instate fees charged an FTE under-
graduate student plus 50 percent of that amount per
semester, under the following conditions:
a. The parent(s) must have earned a baccalaureate
degree from either the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, or the University of Nevada, Reno.
b. The child must enroll in the same University as
his or her parent(s) to be eligible for the dif-
ferential rate.
c. The differential tuition rate applies for under-
graduate studies only.
This policy is effective for qualified students enrolling
for the Fall 1990 semester. No reclassification under this
policy shall give rise to any claim for refund of tuition
already paid to the Board of Regents. A review of this
pilot program will be conducted after a one-year period.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Children of Alumni Tuition. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
20. Approved Emeritus Appointments
Approved the following emeritus appointments as recommended
by the Presidents:
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends:
Arthur Gould, Television and Film Specialist, Emeritus,
effective July 1, 1992
James Kliwer, Professor of Physics, Emeritus, effective
December 15, 1992
Chris Unterseher, Professor of Art, Emeritus, effective
July 1, 1992
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends:
Mark Beals, Professor of Education, Emeritus, ef-
fective immediately
Judith Dettre, Professor of Education, Emeritus,
effective immediately
Richard V. Wyman, Professor of Civil and Environ-
mental Engineering, Emeritus, effective June
30, 1992
C. Northern Nevada Community College - President Remington
recommends:
Charles R. Greenhaw, Dean of Instruction, Emeritus,
effective August 1, 1991
D. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommends:
Jo Anne Dain, Professor of Word Processing, Emeri-
tus, effective June, 1992
Karen Garner, Executive Director of Development and
Affirmative Action Officer, Emeritus, effective
July, 1992
Bernice Mathews, Director of Health Services, Emeri-
tus, effective July, 1992
Faye Wood, Professor of Sociology, Emeritus (post-
humously) deceased October, 1991
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Emeritus appointments for
UNR, UNLV, NNCC and TMCC. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
21. Approved Recommendations for Award to Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration.
Note: The titles stated in this agenda item are descriptive
only. Faculty are tenured in institutions, and not
in particular employment positions.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to the
following:
*Brent Bowman, Accounting/CIS, Business Administration
Barbara Butler, Business Reference Library, Library
Maria Hsia Chang, Political Science, Arts & Science
Jaak Daemen, Mining Engineering, Mines
*Mary Ann Demchak, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
*Larry Engstrom, Music, Arts & Science
*Donald C. Helm, Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology, Mines
Eric Herzik, Political Science, Arts & Science
*Mark B. Judkins, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture
*Kathleen Keef, Pysiology, Medicine
Berry Lyons, Geological Sciences, Mines
John Marini, Political Science, Arts & Science
*Nancy Markee, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture
*Colleen Murray, Human Development & Family Studies,
Human & Community Sciences
Lewis Oring, Range, Wildlife & Forestry, Agriculture
Dean Pierce, Social Work, Human & Community Sciences
Chris Pritsos, Agricultural Experiment Station, Agri-
culture; Nutrition, Human & Community Sciences
Banmali Rawat, Electrical Engineering, Engineering
*Michael Robinson, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
Stephen Tchudi, English, Arts & Science
Susan Tchudi, English, Arts & Science
*Roger Walker, Range, Wildlife & Forestry, Agriculture
Michael Warner, Curriculum & Instruction, Education
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992,
to the following:
Robert Brewer, Theatre Arts, College of Fine & Perform-
ing Arts
James Busser, Sport & Leisure Studies, College of Human
Performance & Development
James Cross, Marketing, College of Business & Economics
*Nasser Daneshvary, Economics, College of Business &
Economics
*Charles Deutch, Biological Science, College of Science
& Mathematics
*Jeffrey Gelfer, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
David Hames, Management, College of Business & Economics
Paul Hintzen, Physics, College of Science & Mathematics
Vernon Hodge, Chemistry, College of Science & Mathe-
matics
*Cathy Hurst-Hoffman, Theatre Arts, College of Fine &
Performing Arts
*Malvin Jameson, Finance, College of Business & Economics
Jeffrey Kern, Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
Lawrence Klein, History, College of Liberal Arts
Audrey Mc Cool, Food & Beverage, College of Hotel
Administration
Marilyn Ohlausen, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
Ernest Peck, Dean, College of Science & Mathematics
Pasha Rafat, Art, College of Fine & Performing Arts
*Willard Rollings, History, College of Liberal Arts
Dimitri Shalin, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts
*Mehran Tamadonfar, Political Science, College of
Liberal Arts
David Weiller, Music, College of Fine & Performing Arts
Susan Whiston, Counseling & Educational Psychology,
College of Education
Richard Wiley, English, College of Liberal Arts
*Martha Young, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
Stanley Zehm, Instructional & Curricular Studies,
College of Education
C. Community College of Southern Nevada - President Meacham
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Carolyn Anderson-Stewart, Medical Records, Science &
Health
Bette Brickman, Developmental Studies, Arts, Hum & SS
Frances Brown, Nursing, Science & Health
Dorothy Chase, Developmental Studies, Arts, Hum & SS
Thymios Carabas, English & Foreign Language, Arts, Hum
& SS
Alexandra d'Aste-Surcouf, English & Foreign Language,
Arts, Hum & SS
Victoria Dominguez, Acct & Finance, Business
Albert Fisher, Acct & Finance, Business
Frazine Jasper, Nursing, Science & Health
James Pomeroy, Arch & Graph Tech, Ind & Serv Tech
Theresa Raglin, Dental Hygiene, Science & Health
Leslie Shipp, English & Foreign Language, Arts, Hum &
SS
D. Northern Nevada Community College - President Remington
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Georgeanna Smith, Nursing
Edgar Nickel, Learning Resource Center
Carl T. Cook, Automotive
E. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Gwaltney
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992,
to the following:
Barbara Bowes, Nursing
Richard Brand, Public Service
Amedeo Leon Lucchesi, Electronics
F. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended award of tenure, effective July 1, 1992,
to the following:
Roy Askins, Sociology/Psychology, Academic Affairs
Connie Capurro, Counseling, Administrative Affairs
Irene Joanette, Business, Academic Affairs
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of Award to Tenure for UNR, UNLV,
CCSN, NNCC, TMCC and WNCC. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
22. Approved Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to
Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded for Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotions, effective July 1, 1992:
John A. Anderson to Professor of Geology, Mines
Thomas C. Barcia to Associate Professor of Radiology,
Medicine
Robert E. Blesse to Rank IV, Library
*Brent Bowman to Associate Professor Accounting/CIS,
Business Administration
*Mary Ann Demchak to Associate Professor of Curriculum
& Instruction, Education
*Larry M. Engstrom to Associate Professor of Music,
Arts & Science
Dwight Egbert to Professor of Electrical Engineering,
Engineering
Joanna Frueh to Associate Professor of Art, Arts &
Science
Fritz Grupe to Associate Professor of Accounting/CIS,
Business Administration
Mark R. Hall to Professor of Microbiology, Medicine
Thomas Harris to Professor of Agricultural Economics,
Agriculture
*Donald C. Helm to Professor of Geology, Nevada Bureau
of Mines & Geology, Mines
Gregory Highison to Professor of Anatomy, Medicine
Joseph R. Hume to Professor of Physiology, Medicine
*Mark B. Judkins to Associate Professor of Veterinary
Medicine, Agriculture
*Kathleen Keef to Associate Professor of Physiology,
Medicine
Trudy Larson to Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Medicine
F. Roy Mac Kintosh to Professor of Internal Medicine,
Medicine
*Nancy L. Markee to Associate Professor of Agricultural
Economics, Agriculture
Donald B. Mc Gregor to Professor of Surgery, Medicine
Denise Mc Kee to Associate Professor of Family & Com-
munity Medicine, Medicine
John Mills to Professor of Accounting, Business Admin-
istration
*Colleen Murray to Associate Professor of Human Develop-
ment & Family Studies, Human & Community Sciences
Linda P. Newman to Rank IV, Library
Kenneth J. Peak to Professor of Criminal Justice, Arts
& Science
*Michael Robinson to Associate Professor of Curriculum
& Instruction, Education
Jeffrey R. Seeman to Professor of Biochemistry, Agri-
culture
Susan Stewart to Rank III, Library
*Roger F. Walker to Associate Professor of Range, Wild-
life & Forestry, Agriculture
Glee M. Willis to Rank III, Library
B. Desert Research Institute - President Taranik recommend-
ed the following promotions, effective July 1, 1992:
J. Chow to Rank IV, Research Professor, Energy & Envi-
ronmental Engineering Center
S. Tyler to Rank III, Associate Research Professor,
Water Resources Center
B. Wharton to Rank IV, Research Professor, Biological
Sciences Center
C. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended the following promotions, effective July 1,
1992:
John Bowers to Full Professor of English, College of
Liberal Arts
*Nasser Daneshvary to Associate Professor of Economics,
College of Business & Economics
*Charles Deutch to Associate Professor of Biological
Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics
Anthony Ferri to Associate Professor of Communication
Studies, College of Liberal Arts
*Jeffrey Gelfer to Associate Professor of Instructional
& Curricular Studies, College of Education
*Cathy Hurst-Hoffman to Associate Professor of Theatre
Arts, College of Fine & Performing Arts
*Melvin Jameson to Associate Professor of Finance,
College of Business & Economics
W. Paul Jones to Full Professor of Counseling & Educa-
tional Psychology, College of Education
Cathie Kelly to Associate Professor of Art, College of
Fine & Performing Arts
Thurston Miller to Librarian II
*Willard Rollings to Associate Professor of History,
College of Liberal Arts
Stephen Rowland to Full Professor of Geoscience,
College of Science & Mathematics
James Selser to Full Professor of Physics, College of
Science & Mathematics
Jeffrey Stitt to Associate Professor of English, College
of Liberal Arts
*Mehran Tamadonfar to Associate Professor of Political
Science, College of Liberal Arts
Robert Winokur to Associate Professor of Biological
Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics
*Martha Young to Associate Professor of Instructional
& Curricular Studies, College of Education
*Also recommended for Award of Tenure.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of Promotion or Assignment to
Rank for UNR, DRI and UNLV. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
23. Information Only: Recommendations for Promotion or
Assignment to Rank, UNR and UNLV
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled
for the May 14-15, 1992 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends the following promotion, effective July 1, 1992:
*La Verne M. Jeanne to Associate Professor of Anthro-
ology, College of Arts and Science
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends the following promotion, effective July 1,
1992:
*Hans-Hermann Hoppe to Professor of Economics, College
of Business and Economics
*Also recommended for Award of Tenure.
24. Information Only: Recommendations for Award to Tenure,
UNR and UNLV
The following recommendations for award to tenure have been
forwarded for Board consideration. This is an information
item only, with Board action scheduled for the May 14-15,
1992 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mends the following award to tenure, effective July 1,
1992, to the following:
*La Verne M. Jeanne, Anthropology, Arts and Science
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends award to tenure, effective July 1, 1992,
to the following:
*Hans-Hermann Hoppe, Economics, College of Business and
Economics
*Also recommended for Promotion or Assignment to Rank.
25. Approved Handbook Change, Tenure Policy for New Faculty,
UCCSN
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section
3.3.1, Tenure for University Faculty, as contained in Ref.
B, filed in the Regents' Office. This will clarify the
conditions whereby tenure may be awarded to new faculty.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change re-
garding Tenure Policy for New Faculty, UCCSN. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Eardley stated that to become a tenured faculty, the
person must go through a tremendous process. UNR Faculty
Senate Chairman Elizabeth Raymond agreed, and stated that
this policy will provide tenure for those new faculty who
have earned tenure at other institutions.
26. Approved Tenure on Hire, UNR
Approved tenure on hire for James N. Seiber, Department of
Range, Wildlife and Forestry, College of Agriculture, UNR,
as Sierra Pacific Professor of Environmental Sciences and
Director of the University Center for Environmental Sci-
ences and Engineering.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the tenure on hire of
Range, Wildlife and Forestry at UNR. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
27. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Status
of Women
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Status of Women meetings, held February 19, 1992 and
February 27, 1992, were made by Regent Jill Derby, Chairman.
The Interim Report and Recommendations of the Regents' ad
hoc Committee on Status of Women was first distributed at
the February 27, 1992 meeting, filed in the Regents' Office.
February 19, 1992
(1) Chairman Derby stated that the ad hoc Committee has
been in existence over a year and felt it was time to
prepare an interim report to be presented to the
Board of Regents. Ms. Tamela Gorden, UCCSN Research
Analyst, distributed a draft of the "Interim Report
and Recommendations of the Regents' Ad Hoc Committee
on the Status of Women - February 27, 1992".
The Committee was directed to discuss the interim
recommendations and report for final presentation to
the Board at the February 27-28, 1992 meeting. Each
section of the report (Overview, Process, Findings
and Recommendations) was discussed and changes were
made to the document. Ms. Gorden was instructed to
incorporate the changes into the document, facsimile
the corrected document to the Committee members on
Friday, February 21, 1992 for Committee input to be
received by Ms. Gorden on Monday, February 24, in
order for the final report to be made available to
the Committee on Thursday, February 27, 1992 for
presentation to the full Board.
President Meacham stated that the Arizona Board of
Regents' report has been a model to this Committee
and he questioned their track record. Dr. Derby
stated that the report has been in existence for 2-3
years and indicated that she would send a copy of the
report to him for his review.
February 27, 1992
(1) Approved the Interim Report and Recommendations of
the Regents' Ad Hoc Committee on Status of Women,
filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich commended Chairman Derby on her leadership
of the Committee, stating her leadership goes beyond
the expectations of being a lay person on the Board.
Mrs. Berkley agreed.
Chairman Derby commended the Campus Advisory Commit-
tees and their Chairmen.
(2) Discussion was held on the Commitee's status and future
plans. Chairman Derby directed the Campus Advisory
Committees to report to the ad hoc Committee on Status
of Women with its plan for implementation of the
recommendations described in the above interim report,
along with goals, within the next six months.
Chairman Derby stated that the interim report includes
a recommendation to sponsor education at the System
level in order to raise awareness of women's issues.
She requested the Committee to discuss a possible work-
shop at its next meeting in April. Mrs. Berkley stated
that in light of the recent Supreme Court decision,
institutions can now be held accountable for sexual
harassment, and it is very important to educate our
Administration and faculty.
In addition, Chairman Derby requested a discussion
regarding the overall diversity throughout UCCSN.
Dr. Derby thanked UCCSN Research Analyst Tamela Gorden for
her enormous help and invaluable work she performed for the
Committee. Dr. Derby also commended the Campus Advisory
Committees and institutional Presidents for their support.
Dr. Derby explained that the Committee developed an "inter-
im" report because the Campus assessment surveys took most
of the year to process. The Campus Advisory Committees
are becoming permanent Committees in order for the tasks
to be carried forth. She noted that there were 7 Campus
Committees; however, a System-level Committee was overlooked
and she is hopeful to establish such a Committee at the next
meeting.
Dr. Derby reviewed the interim report, which contained 18
recommendations proposed by the ad hoc Committee on Status
of Women.
Chairman Sparks indicated that recommendation #1, the
Regents' ad hoc Committee on Status of Women be made a
permanent Regents' Committee, may require a Regents' Bylaw
change. Dr. Derby agreed, and requested General Counsel
Klasic to draft appropriate language. Mrs. Gallagher
suggested that the Committee remain an ad hoc Committee
in order for the Committee to retain its current membership.
General Counsel Klasic suggested that the Committee be
structured in the same manner as the Regents' Research
Affairs Committee, whereby the Committee has its own Ad-
visory Committee. Dr. Derby suggested that a third level
of Regents' committee be developed, other than "Standing"
and "ad hoc" committees, to include ad hoc type of member-
ship.
Mrs. Berkley stated that by creating a permanent Committee
it makes a statement to the public that the Regents are
serious about women's issues, otherwise the issues may get
pushed aside.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the ad hoc Committee on Status of Women, and directed
General Counsel Klasic to draft apporpriate language for
the establishment of a permanent Committee for the Status
of Women. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 1:15 P.M. to move into the Legis-
lative Committee meeting and reconvened at 1:45 P.M. Friday,
April 10, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents Foley
and Hammargren.
The Legislative Committee addressed an informational item re-
garding Campus progress reports. Chairman Berkley stated that
she had met with each President or designee to discuss legis-
lation issues at each institution. The meetings were very
positive. She requested each President to prepare a written
report indicating the timeline for legislative progress to be
presented at the May meeting, to include procedures for approach-
ing the Legislature and to include a proposal on the process so
as not to become dependent on individual people in the future.
Chairman Berkley requested each President give a detailed verbal
report on future legislative endeavors.
President Gwaltney reported that he has met with the TMCC Ad-
visory Board's Budget Committee to request persons to contact
individual Legislators; a publication will be forthcoming re-
garding Community College funding on national standards; and
TMCC will invite Legislators, business people, students, and
faculty to the Campus to inform them of TMCC's needs.
President Calabro reported that he has met with the internal
Legislative Steering Committee at WNCC and plans to add external
Advisory Board members to this Committee; WNCC will invite Legis-
lators and business/industry people to the Campus to inform them
of WNCC's needs; and WNCC facilities will be made available to
System personnel during the legislative session.
President Meacham reported that he has met with the President's
Cabinet; CCSN will host breakfast meetings with Legislators;
CCSN Legislative Liaison contacts are Thomas Brown and Herman
van Betten; CCSN will sponsor a candidate forum; and will pro-
vide new district maps to faculty, staff, Advisory Board members.
President Maxson announced that he had appointed Vice President
Buster Neel as the UNLV Legislative Liaison. Vice President Neel
reported that he has met with the UNLV Foundation and UNLV Alumni
representatives; the database on employees should be completed by
this Summer; UNLV will host breakfast and lunch meetings with
Legislators; he will meet with President Crowley, Bob Dickens
(UNR), and Jim Richardson (UNR) to discuss legislative issues
and lobbying efforts; and he will be spending much time at the
Legislature in 1993.
President Crowley reported that the UNR Citizen Legislative
Steering Committee and Faculty Legislative Steering Committee
has been in existence for several yers; UNR hosts the Annual
Nevada Leadership Forum and the Blue and Silver dinner; UNR
will meet with Legislators this Summer and after the elections;
UNR will invite Legislators and business/industry people to the
Campus to inform them of UNR's needs; and the database is being
established and will be referred to as the "Action Group" (this
group will respond to issues and lobbying efforts by calling
constituents and Legislators in a timely manner).
Chairman Berkley requested Vice Chancellor Ron Sparks to estimate
how much this database will cost the System to maintain. She
requested the Presidents to name a contact person and that when-
ever the Campus meets with a Legislator(s) that she be contacted
in order to better coordinate the legislative effort.
Mr. Klaich suggested that the Campuses begin sending "good news"
to the Legislators at this time and then again every three weeks
or so. Mr. Gallagher agreed and suggested that Legislators be
invited to the Campuses to see for themselves the needs of the
Campuses (this too should be orchestrated).
28. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meet-
ings, held January 23, 1992, February 19, 1992 and April 1,
1992, were made by Regent Dorothy S. Gallagher, Chairman.
January 23, 1992
(1) Approved Financial Statements and Constructive Service
Letters, UNR, UNLV, DRI, TMCC, CCSN, WNCC and NNCC -
Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal introduced Mr.
Dennis Gauger and Mr. Glen Storer of Deloitte &
Touche, UNS independent auditing firm. Mr. Gauger
reported that all the Financial Statements received
clean opinions with no material weaknesses. He
noted that the adoption of depreciation has been
included in these statements, which indicates a
significant impact on the fund balance at each Campus.
In addition, the recommendations regarding the EDP,
which was reported to the Committee in December, are
reflected in each report.
The Financial Statements and Constructive Service
letters are filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Storer explained the auditing process whereby
each Campus prepares its own actual financial state-
ment and the independent auditors issue an opinion
on the statement.
Upon questions regarding the depreciation, Mr. Storer
referred to "Note 2 - Accounting Change" in each
financial statement. Each Campus adopted deprecia-
tion for all long-lived assets for the year ended
June 30, 1991. The new method of accounting was
adopted to conform with Statement of Financial Ac-
counting Standards No. 93, which requires depreci-
ation for all non-for-profit enterprises. The
comparative totals of the prior year have been re-
stated to apply the new method retroactively. The
effect of the change decreases the Plant Fund bal-
ance at June 30, 1991, to record the current year's
depreciation and to reduce the Plant Fund balance
at July 1, 1990 to recognize the cumulative effect
of adopting depreciation.
Chairman Gallagher questioned how buildings are de-
preciated and Mr. Storer explained that buildings
are fully depreciated if they have reached a life
of 40 years. Vice President Ashok Dhingra informed
the Committee that UNR has several buildings that
have not reached 40 years. Equipment depreciation
is noted as a line item in the statements of each
Campus.
Mr. Storer expressed his appreciation to the Control-
lers and staff for being cooperative throughout the
audit process.
Chairman Gallagher asked the independent auditors if
they had any comments in regard to UCCSN, and Mr.
Storer stated that reporting consistency between the
institutions has improved, but will need to be con-
tinually reviewed, especially the reporting and
treatment of like transactions.
Mrs. Cardinal informed the Committee that the contract
with Deloitte & Touche expires June 30, 1992, there-
fore the bidding process will begin soon.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Laboratory Fees, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that Laboratory fees are being
reviewed on the Systemwide level. Chairman Gallagher
suggested that a Systemwide policy be developed to
address extra-ordinary fees.
(3) Internal audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR JTU Activities Office, July 1, 1989
through December 31, 1990, filed in the Regents'
Office.
Dr. Eardley noted that the last audit performed on
the UNR JTU Activities Office was in 1978-79. Mrs.
Cardinal explained that the JTU Activities Office was
reviewed in the mid 1980's, but a report was not made
at that time.
Chairman Gallagher stated she was concerned that some
1978-79 recommendations have still not been imple-
mented. Mr. Pete Perriera, Director of the Student
Union, responded that the Student Union has been
overwhelmed during the last several years without
any increase in staff or space. He assured Chairman
Gallagher that the recommendations would be imple-
mented and indicated that Controller Tom Judy was
addressing some of the recommendations.
Chairman Gallagher stated she was concerned with the
lack of response to the Internal Audit recommenda-
tions and requested that a follow-up report be pre-
sented within six months of the audit report and
recommendations. Mrs. Cardinal stated that follow-
up reports are brought before the Committee within
three months of the original report and another
audit is performed every three to five years.
Chairman Gallagher emphasized the importance of the
Audit Committee and felt that it was critical to have
commitment from the members of the Committee and the
Campuses for implementation of recommendations.
Vice President Dhingra stated that UNR will perform
internal reviews periodically throughout the Campus,
but especially with the Departments that handle cash.
Dr. John Marschall, Associate Dean of Student Life,
stated that the cash handling will be moved to a
separate office and that an Accountant has been hired
to oversee the budgeting of the Student Union.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Residential Life and Housing, July 1,
1990 through May 31, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR ASUN Bookstore, July 1, 1990 through
June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Office.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the BCN Surplus Equipment Inventory, July 1,
1989 through December 31, 1990, filed in the Regents'
Office.
Upon questioning, Vice President Dhingra explained
that the BCN inventory process is difficult with only
two employees performing inventory for five institu-
tions and in light of the recent budget reductions,
there will not be any new employees hired. He sug-
gested that BCN assess the institutions for this
service, but, again, with the budget reductions the
institutions would probably not support this expendi-
ture. Dr. Eardley stated that it should be the De-
partment Chairmen who should be held responsible for
equipment inventory. Dr. Rita Gubanich, TMCC Vice
President, felt that with the high turnover of new
technology, it would be difficult to track each piece
of equipment. BCN does have an annual inventory proc-
ess established, but with insufficient manpower it is
very difficult to maintain. Ms. Anne Audrain, DRI
Controller, informed the Committee that DRI employs
one 1/2 time employee who maintains the inventory at
DRI.
In regard to disposition of excess invesntory, Mr.
Art Lenon, UNR Purchasing Director, stated that BCN
performs well when audited and indicated that the
percentage of finds is above 97%.
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the TMCC Laboratory Fees, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Office.
Vice President Gubanich explained that TMCC charges
a $5 fee to students who use the Computer Lab. This
fee pays for paper, ink, supplies, etc. The Lab is
opened all day, Monday through Saturday, and the
demand has increased tremendously with 500-600 stu-
dents using the Lab during one semester. She felt
the $5 was not excessive. Chairman Gallagher sug-
gested that TMCC may want to consider raising this
Lab fee to $10 to help defray the costs of having
the Lab open on the weekends.
(8) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the TMCC Admissions and Records Office,
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Chairman Gallagher noted that prior recommendations
have not been implemented and requested a follow-up
report.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the Nursing
prefix in regard to calculating FTE. It was felt
that the integrity of the budget must be guarded and
FTEs must be calculated the same throughout the
System. Vice President Dhingra suggested that the
most direct way to calculate FTE is by counting all
sources of funding which generate FTE, but Vice
Chancellor Sparks indicated that institutions are
resistant to the approach.
Mr. Bill Davies, WNCC Vice President, stated that
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg has been very
instrumental in providing a description for calculat-
ing FTE. He stated that the Nursing Program is the
most costly program.
Chairman Gallagher requested that the issue of Nursing
prefixes be brought before the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee.
(9) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the NNCC Admissions and Records Office,
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mr. Stan Aiazzi, Dean of Student Services, indicated
that the Ely and Winnemucca Centers could not meet
the deadline for sending grades to the Admissions and
Records Office, so prior to facsimile machines the
grades were recorded over the telephone. This process
has been corrected now that facsimile machines are at
each Center.
(10) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the WNCC Admissions and Records Office,
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mr. Davies indicated that a Director of Admissions
and Records has been recently hired and the recom-
mendations would be implemented.
The following items were reported from the Information
Agenda of this Committee:
(11) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNR Rental Property, July 1,
1989 through September 30, 1990, filed in the Regents'
Office.
(12) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNR Stead Apartments, July 1,
1989 through June 30, 1990, filed in the Regents'
Office.
(13) New Business - Dr. Eardley questioned what amount is
refunded to students and if it affected the FTE cal-
culation, and Mr. Tom Judy, UNR Controller, stated
that it was difficult for UNR to determine the amount;
Mr. Aiazzi stated that NNCC lost 18 FTE due to re-
funds; and Mr. Bill Davies stated that WNCC lost
approximately 1800 out of 20,000 students. Vice
Chancellor Sparks informed Dr. Eardley that the stu-
dent fees and refunds are projected, with 50 cents
per credit used to project the refund amount. Fur-
ther, Federal regulations dictate the refund policy
for students on financial aid.
Chairman Gallagher stated that it was her intention
to hold the Audit Committee meetings separate from
the regularly scheduled Board of Regents' meetings.
Several people agreed and stated that it will give
the institutions a chance to work problems out without
the constraints. Chairman Gallagher announced that
the next Audit Committee meeting will be held at 9:30
A.M. Wednesday, February 19, 1992, by video confer-
ence.
February 19, 1992
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Consolidated Students of Nevada,
July 1, 1990 through May 31, 1991. The audit report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
It was stated that there has been a high turnover
with the Business Manager's position which is a con-
tributing factor to the lack of implementation of the
prior audit recommendations.
CSUN President Roderick Colebrook stated that he is
well aware of the CSUN problems and has worked dili-
gently with Ms. Lori Snyder, CSUN Business Manager,
to implement the audit recommendations. Ms. Snyder
stated that the recommendations have been addressed
and procedures have been implemented.
Chairman Gallagher questioned when the Audit Committee
could expect a follow-up report to this audit, and
Mrs. Cardinal indicated that it would be made during
the upcoming Summer or Fall.
Dr. Eardley commented that since there has been such
a high turnover with the position of the CSUN Busi-
ness Manager, it would be the responsibility of the
Vice President for Student Services to be fully aware
of the CSUN operations. Chairman Gallagher requested
Vice Prsident Harry Neel to convey Dr. Eardley's re-
marks to Vice President Robert Ackerman.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Institute for Real Estate Studies,
July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991. The audit report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
Vice President Neel stated that each recommendation
has been addressed.
It was explained that the Real Estate courses are
operated through Extended Education under the direc-
tion of Dr. Paul Aizley, and the Real Estate seminars
are operated through the Lied Institute for Real
Estate Studies at UNLV under the direction of Mr.
Mike Clauretie. Dr. Aizley added that all non-
credit courses are maintained by Extended Education
and that all fees are collected by the Lied Institute
for Real Estate Studies.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Army Research Center, July 1, 1987
through June 30, 1991. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Purchasing and Contract Management,
July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991. The audit report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
Vice President Neel indicated that UNLV is making an
attempt to educate Campus personnel on the use of
Limited Purchase Orders (LPO's), and stated that
there were relatively few incidences that occurred
with regard to the incorrect use of LPO's.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that a follow-up report would
be forthcoming during the next 3 to 4 months.
(5) Internal Auditor Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Admissions and Records, January 1,
1990 through May 31, 1991. The audit report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
Upon questioning, Dr. Jean Thomas-Sims indicated that
CCSN Community Education courses are non-credit cours-
es taught by the Community College.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg stated that
clarification has been relayed to each of the Campuses
in regard to FTE and headcount submission of data, and
each Campus is complying with the new definitions used
in the reporting format.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the WNCC Laboratory Fees, fiscal years 1989-
90 and 1990-91. The audit report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
WNCC Controller Dane Apalategui indicated that dif-
ferent Lab fees used to be charged for the rural
courses and the Carson City Campus, but since the
restructuring of administrative personnel at WNCC the
Lab fees have been corrected and are consistent. Each
Department has a Lab fee account and each semester the
Lab fees are reviewed to determine if too much or too
little is being collected.
Dr. Eardley stated that in the past fees were regu-
lated by policy, and suggested that the Campuses keep
control of issuance of Lab fees because they can easi-
ly get out of hand.
The following items were reported from the Information
Agenda of this Committee:
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Laboratory Fees, Fall
1990 and Spring 1991. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(8) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Continuing Education
Division, July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1991. The
follow-up report is filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Paul Aizley stated that on-site registration is
minimal due to the new phone-in registration process
and that drop-boxes have been installed on the Campus
with security accompanying the person who deposits
the money into the boxes.
(9) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CCSN Professional Grants-in-
Aid, Fall 1990 and Spring 1991. The follow-up report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
(10) New Business - Dr. Eardley informed the Committee that
on occasion Regents have been requested to change
grades for students who are constituents of the Re-
gents. He felt that grade changing policies should
be very strict and that Regents should not interfere,
but refer the matter to the President of the insti-
tution concerned.
April 1, 1992
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Physical Plant, July 1, 1990 through
June 30, 1991. The audit report is filed in the Re-
gents' Office.
Chairman Gallagher stated, for the record, that every
Department within UCCSN needs good documentation, be-
cause the State will be looking at UCCSN much closer
than before. Vice President Neel stated that the
UNLV Physical Plant is undertaking better documenta-
tion for its Department.
Upon questioning, it was explained that the vehicles
located in Mexico are used by the UNLV Geology De-
partment during its field trips once or twice a year.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Summer Session, Summer 1990 and
Summer 1991. The audit report is filed in the Re-
gents' Office.
Dr. Aizley was commended for showing a profit for the
UNLV Summer Session program.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Graduate College Admissions, July 1,
1990 through June 30, 1991. The audit report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Limited Entry Programs, Fall 1991.
The audit report is filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Hoggard stated that a policy regarding Laboratory
grade posting has been established and will be ob-
served.
It was clarified that the requirement for health
insurance for Nursing and Dental Hygiene students
is to provide insurance coverage for the students if
they should be exposed to illnesses and/or diseases
from the clinics that may require medical attention.
It is a requirement of the County Health Department.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the NNCC Laboratory Fees, fiscal years 1989-
90 and 1990-91. The audit report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
Chairman Gallagher stated that all institutions have
now had their Laboratory fees audited and reported to
the Committee during the past year.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
Dr. Eardley left the meeting.
29. Approved Community College Role and Mission Statement
The University and Community College System of Nevada's
Community College Mission (Ref. C, filed with the perma-
nent minutes) was presented to the Board for information
at the February meeting and was presented by Mr. Doug
Burris, Assistant to the Chancellor, who stated that the
role and mission statement correlates with the academic
master planning process and the Board of Regents' Strategic
Directions. The Community College mission statement orig-
inally contained five statements, however a sixth statement
was added regarding "Business and Industry Partnering Pro-
grams" in order to address the State's economic development
efforts.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Community College Role
and Mission Statement. Dr. Derby seconded.
President Meacham noted for the record that each mission
statement is "equally" important. President Calabro stated
that his mission statement reflects several reports and
the Community College's own Future's Report. President
Remington stated that this mission statement will be dis-
tributed to Community College faculty and staff.
Motion carried.
The mission statements for DRI, UNR and UNLV are undergoing
further Campus review and will be presented at a later
date.
30. Approved Legislative Bill Draft Requests, UCCSN
Legislative Bill Draft Requests are due prior to the next
Board of Regents' meeting. Approved the following:
a. Clarification - UCCSN contract with investment companies
to establish retirement programs.
b. Exclude all employees of UCCSN from jurisdiction of
Committee on Group Benefits.
c. Membership on Committee on Benefits.
d. Fair representation on Committee on Benefits.
e. HECC Funds.
f. Exempt UCCSN from NRS 333 State Purchasing Act.
g. $10 million in Revenue Bonds to provide additional
Residence Life facilities on the UNLV Campus. Repay-
ment of these bonds will be derived from student fee
revenue generated by these facilities.
h. $6 million in Revenue Bonds to construct an Athletic
Complex facility on the UNLV Campus. Repayment of
these bonds will be derived from donations from the
private sector.
i. $1.4 million in Revenue Bonds to construct a technical
building at TMCC.
(UCCSN name change was previously approved by the Board,
December 1991.)
Dr. Eardley returned to the meeting; Mr. Klaich left the meeting.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the legislative bill draft
requests for UCCSN. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
31. Approved Handbook Change, Emeritus Policy, UCCSN
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 26,
Emeritus Status, as contained in Ref. D, filed with the
permanent minutes. Although each institution has establish-
ed practices related to the awarding of emeritus status, a
Systemwide policy will clarify policies and procedures
throughout the UCCSN.
Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Emeritus Status. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher returned to the meeting.
32. Approved Handbook Changes, Registration, Deferred Payment
Policy and Refund Policy, UNLV
President Maxson requests approval of Handbook changes,
Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 11.7, Registration; Title 4,
Chapter 17, Section 7.1, Deferred Payment Policy; and
Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 8.2, Refund Policy at UNLV,
as contained in Ref. F, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing registration, deferred payment policy and refund policy
at UNLV. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
33. Approved Handbook Change, Deferred Payment Policy, WNCC
Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 7,
Deferred Payment Policy, WNCC.
The existing deferred payment policy at WNCC is the most
conservative in the State. The two Universities allow
deferments for credit loads of 7 or more credits and NNCC
and CCSN allow deferments for credit loads of 6 or more
credits. WNCC would like to change the policy to be more
compatible with the rest of the University and Community
College System.
3. The following policy is applicable to TMCC:
Contracts for deferred payment of registration fees
are available during registration periods at TMCC
for students taking twelve (12) or more credits.
special fees and approximately 1/2 of the tuition
fee are payable at registration. The unpaid balance
is due and payble not later than Friday of the 6th
week of instruction. Application for admission
fees, Laboratory fees, and costs of Community Serv-
ice credits may not be deferred. If payment for
deferred fees has not been made by the prescribed
date, the account will be considered delinquent
and the student will be placed on financial hold
for future registration, transcript, diploma or
certificate privileges. A penalty fee of $10 per
$100 (or fraction thereof) will be charged on all
delinquent accounts.
6. The following policy is applicable to WNCC:
Contracts for deferred payment of registration fees
are available to students who register for seven
(7) or more semester credit hours in a Fall or
Spring semester. Application for admission fees,
Laboratory fees, and cost of Community Service
credits and courses may not be deferred. Special
fees, i. e., Lab fees, insurance, etc...., and
approximately 1/2 of the registration and tuition
fees are payable at registration. The unpaid
balance is due and payable no later than Friday
of the sixth week of instruction. If payment for
deferred fees has not been made by the prescribed
date, the account will be considered delinquent
and the student will be placed on financial hold
for future registration, grade, transcript, diploma,
and certificate privileges. A penalty fee of $10
per $100 (or fraction thereof) will be charged on
all delinquent accounts. The Registrar is author-
ized, if necessary, to officially withdraw a stu-
dent from classes for nonpayment with the unpaid
balance treated as a student receivable.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change re-
garding deferred payment policy at WNCC. Dr Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
34. Approved the Community College Month Resolution
President Calabro has been selected as the Community College
Month Coordinator and presented to the Board, on behalf of
the Community Colleges in the System, a resolution declar-
ing April as Community College Month in Nevada, contained
in Ref. G, filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the resolution declaring
April as Community College Month in Nevada. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich entered the meeting. Mrs. Berkley left the meeting.
35. Approved Regents' 1992 Student of the Year Awards
The Board of Regents authorized an annual Student of the
Year Award to begin in 1992. The System Student Affairs
Committee developed guidelines for the award. Each Campus
selected a Committee to review applications and nomina-
tions were sent to the Board for consideration. The Board
announced the recipients, one from each Campus, for the
1992 Student of the Year Award, and allocated a $500 sti-
pend to each recipient.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - John Christensen
University of Nevada, Reno - Alana Kroll
Community College of Southern Nevada - John Kelley
Western Nevada Community College - Lauri M. Whitaker
Northern Nevada Community College - Amber Vance
Truckee Meadows Community College - Lisa Martinez
President Maxson informed the Board that UNLV's recipient,
John Christensen, is a student athlete, whereby the eli-
gibility for receiving the $500 stipend would be cleared
through NCAA regulations.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of awarding the above Regents'
1992 Student of the Year recipients a $500 stipend. Dr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley returned to the meeting.
36. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for the intitution, as contained in Ref. H, filed in the
Regents' Office.
University of Nevada, Reno
Ellen Baker
John A. Kleppe
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Stephen Duffy
Gerald E. Landwer
UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman Lori Temple announced that
in an effort to recognize the many outstanding accom-
plishments of members of the UNLV community, a new award
for professional staff members was created and given for
the first time to Mrs. Nancy Flagg, Special Assistant
to the Senior Vice President and Provost.
Community College of Southern Nevada
Janet K. Mastalir
Jeri L. Wallis
Northern Nevada Community College
Richard Mc Nally
Truckee Meadows Community College
Daniel Mc Clure
Rebecca Porter
Western Nevada Community College
Stephanie F. Arrogotti
Michon Mackedon
Desert Research Institute
Dale W. Johnson
37. Information Only: Outstanding Students Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each student govern-
ment officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments from the institution, as contained in Ref. I, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Dianne Higgins Davis
Western Nevada Community College
Doak Davis
Community College of Southern Nevada
Ryky Patterson
Jerry Perkins
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Warren White
38. Approved Budget Augmentation, UCCSN
Authorized to seek Interim Finance approval to augment
Campus budgets for increased student fees resulting from
increased enrollment.
Dr. Eardley moved approval to seek Interim Finance approval
to augment Campus budgets for increased student fees result-
ing from increased enrollment. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
The meeting adjourned at 2:55 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
04-09-1992