April 13-14, 1968
04-13-1968
Pages 432-455
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
April 13, 1968
The Board of Regents met in regular session in Room 103 of the
Social Science building, Nevada Southern University, on Saturday,
April 13, 1968.
Members present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Magee
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Dr. Louis Lombardi
Others present: Acting Chancellor, Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller, U. N.
President Donald C. Moyer, N. S. U.
Dr. Patrick Squires, Acting Director, D. R. I.
Edward L. Pine, Acting Business Manager, U. N.
Herman Westfall, Business Manager, N. S. U.
Edward Olsen, Director of Information
John Spann, Attorney General's Office
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Anderson at 9:05 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, and
unanimous vote, the minutes of the meeting of March 9,
1968 were approved as distributed.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Acting Chancellor Humphrey reported the following gifts
and grants with his recommendation for acceptance by the
Board:
Reno Campus
Library
ASUN Homecoming Committee - $559 for the purchase of books.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bernard, Reno - $20 for the purchase of
books in memory of Mrs. Dan Franks and Mr. Clint Haley.
Busy Bouts Homemaker Club, Sparks - $15 for the purchase of
books in memory of Mr. James M. Johnson.
Mrs. John A. Casson, Reno - a copy of "The Democratic Book,
1936", valued at $50, inscribed by President Franklin
Roosevelt.
Dr. R. C. Fuson, Reno - copies of "Cannibalism and Human
Sacrifice" and "The Evolution of the Machine" to the
Physical Sciences Library.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Games, Reno - $5 for the purchase of
books in memory of Mrs. Walter Boudwin.
Grand Canyon Natural History Association, Grand Canyon,
Arizona - a copy of "The Story of Man at Grand Canyon".
Mr. Robert A. Griffen, Reno - galley proofs of his book,
"My Life in the Mountains and on the Plains".
Misses Margaret and Kathleen Griffin, Reno - $10 for the
purchase of books in memory of Dean Cecil W. Creel.
Mrs. A. L. Higginbotham, Reno - approximately 500 books and
250 newspapers, valued at approximately $1500.
Mr. James Kastris, Reno - 3 issues of "The Readers Digest"
in Braille.
Mrs. A. E. Laurent, Reno - a file of correspondence of Mr.
Noble H. Getchell.
Mr. James Metzger, Reno - a copy of "Le Dichroisme
Circulaire Optique".
Dr. N. Edd Miller, Reno - a 5-volume set of the "Works of
Edgar Allan Poe" and the book, "The Voice".
The Monday Club, Reno - $10 for the purchase of books in
memory of Mrs. Ralph King.
Dr. Donald E. Pickering, Beaverton, Oregon - 274 volumes
on primates, valued at $2400.
Mr. Bud F. Rude, Carson City - journals and a set of
"Chemical Abstracts", valued at $2230.
Mrs. Vera G. Sale, Reno - a copy of "The White Stallions
of Vienna" in memory of Mr. James Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeliger, Carson City - $14 in memory
of Mrs. Leola Pozzi and Mr. Alvin Jacobson.
Mr. Jack Selbig, Reno - a copy of "Practical Japanese
Conversation".
Mr. and Mrs. Leland G. Smith, Reno - a copy of "The White
Stallions of Vienna" in memory of Mr. James Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Uhalde, Reno - $5 for the purchase of
books in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Boudwin.
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, New York City -
a copy of "The Vulnerable Russians".
Dr. Walter Voskuil, Reno - 3 books.
Miss Mary Carol Wagner, Washington, D. C. - Microfilm
14904Z, set of LC printed cards, Mic 67-470, and 20 page
abstract of the account of standardizing OSJD Library.
Dr. Robert Whittemore, Reno - 22 books.
Mr. Basil Woon, Carson City - a copy of his book, "None
of the Comforts of Home".
Mrs. Louis A. Zeitlin, Santa Monica, California - a copy
of "The Queen of the Pirate Isle", valued at $15.
Mr. Laurence Wright, San Francisco, California - 13 books.
Contributions to the Library in Memory of Lieutenant
George M. Wisham, Jr.:
Mrs. A. Egland, Bakersfield, California - $20
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Honolulu, Hawaii - $5
Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell, San Jose, California - $5
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Community Service Council, Reno - $750 to the Crisis Call
Center.
E. G. and G., Incorporated, Las Vegas - $200 to the College
of Engineering for application to the membership fee in the
Association of Western Universities.
Dr. R. C. Fuson, Reno - $200 to the Chemistry Seminar Fund.
Gulf Oil Corporation, Los Angeles - $1000 for the activities
of the Mackay School of Mines.
Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company, Inc., Las
Vegas - $200 to the College of Engineering for application
to the membership fee in the Association of Western Uni-
versities.
Mr. Melvin H. Ruder, Columbia Falls, Montana - $75 to the
Journalism Department to acquire equipment in the photo-
graphy facility.
Mrs. A. H. Scott, Lovelock - many items of geologic and
technical interest, including ore specimens, books and
maps to the Mackay School of Mines.
Mrs. John S. Willim, Reno - miscellaneous furniture.
Contributions to Silas E. Ross, Jr. Memorial Fund for
Pre-Medical Department:
Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Johnson, Reno - $7.50
The Sagens, Reno - $25
Contributions to Planning and Development of the Medical
School:
Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Reno - $15 in memory of Mrs.
Jessie Franks.
Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Dr. Frank A. Russell, Dr. J.
Malcolm Edmiston, Reno - $30 in memory of William
W. Welsh and Shelley O'Connor.
Eli Lilly and Company, Oakland, California - $10,000
Mrs. Grace M. Rice and Miss Anne Rice, Reno - $5 in
memory of Mrs. Helen Kilian.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
AAUW, Reno - $355 scholarship to be administered by the
Graduate School.
America's Jr. Miss Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated,
Mobile, Alabama - $150 to Miss Shelley Loveless.
Judge William R. Beemer, Reno - $130 Spring semester
scholarship for Mr. Samson Ogunloye.
Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax, Virginia - $300
stipend for Miss Frances Witt.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Reno - 10 scholarships of
$500 for Nevada resident Indian students.
Las Vegas Traffic Survival School, Las Vegas - $500 to be
awarded to a student in the Department of Civil Engineer-
ing.
Colonel Thomas W. Miller, Reno - $100 to be awarded to a
student selected by the Military Department.
Charles Alan Pardee Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Zephyr
Code - $375 scholarship for Mr. James Nadeau.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club, Zephyr Cove - $175 Spring
scholarship for Malin Prupas.
Grants as follows:
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Reno
$3,324.42 to cover the cost of law books and Library
supplies purchased during January, 1968.
$1,608.64 to cover the cost of law books and Library
supplies purchased during February, 1968.
$750,000 to construct and furnish a building for the
National College of State Trial Judges.
$64,710 to the Desert Research Institute for remodel-
ing of the Sage building on the Stead Campus.
Reno Cancer Center, Incorporated, Reno
$300 for use in the Allie M. Lee Cancer Research
Laboratory under the direction of Dean C. Fletcher.
Union Carbide Corporation, San Francisco, California
$500 to the College of Agriculture for use in alfalfa
weevil control research.
Nevada Southern University
Library
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams, Las Vegas - $13.50 for purchase
of book.
Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Reno - $20 for purchase of books in
memory of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cahlan, Las Vegas - $35 for purchase
of books in memory of Mrs. Zora Grant and Mr. Calvin Cory.
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Daiell, Las Vegas - 29 books valued
at $86.50.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davison and Mrs. Lucile Morse, Las Vegas
- $18 in memory of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Mr. George Franklin, Sr., Las Vegas - 2 manuscripts.
Judge Clark J. Guild and Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $10
in memory of Mr. Calvin M. Cory.
Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Lombardi, Reno - $25 in memory of Mrs.
Zora Grant.
Mr. Paul D. Mc Dermott, Las Vegas - $15 in memory of Mrs.
Zora Grant.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richardson and Mrs. Leva Beckley, Las
Vegas - $20 in memory of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Mr. Richard Ronzone, Las Vegas - $25 in memory of Mrs.
Zora Grant, $30 in memory of Arden V. Lewis, Clarence
Dean Breeze and Calvin Cory, and $30 in memory of Mrs.
Elizabeth Monahan, Mrs. Mary J. Asworth and Mr. Winford
D. Phelps.
Mr. Albert Seeliger, Carson City - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Zora Grant.
Mrs. Ryland G. Taylor and Mr. Russell B. Taylor, Las Vegas
- $20 in memory of Mrs. Zora Grant.
The Pan Club, Las Vegas - $6 in memory of Mr. Libbey.
Southern Nevada Historical Society, Boulder City - 64
hand-made Indian baskets valued at $5000 on permanent loan.
Women's Auxiliary of Southern Nevada Chapter of the National
Society of Professional Engineers, Las Vegas - $15 in
memory of Mrs. Gladys Sweet.
U-Wah-Un Study Club, Henderson - $125
Contributions to the Nevada Southern University Music
Concert Series:
Dr. and Mrs. Lucien H. Imboden, Las Vegas - $25
Scholarship and Prizes Payments as follows:
Jewish War Veterans, Las Vegas - $194
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Fort Huachuca,
Arizona - $100
Rebekah Assembly of Nevada, Reno - $100
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America,
Local 1780, Las Vegas - $500
Contributions to the Performing Arts Center
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cadura, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. Hugh C. Follmer, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. Sebastian Mikulich, Las Vegas - $2000
Mr. Kenny Searles, Las Vegas - $1500
Dr. William H. Wilson, Las Vegas - $2000
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the gifts be accepted and the Secre-
tary be requested to send notes of thanks to the donors.
3. Estate of Noble H. Getchell
Mr. Humphrey reported that the University of Nevada will
receive approximately $28,200 when the estate of Noble H.
Getchell is settled. Had the amount been substantially
larger, Mr. Humphrey stated, the trustees of the estate
were to establish the "Noble H. Getchell Educational
Foundation", which would have as its purpose "the advance-
ment of the mining industry of the State of Nevada and
education at the University of Nevada generally." However,
because of the relatively small amount left for distribu-
tion, the trustees have made the entire amount available
to the University and President Miller has recommended
that the Board of Regents designate it as a fund function-
ing as part of our endowment fund without restrictions on
the use of the income from the fund. Mr. Humphrey stated
that he concurred in Dr. Miller's recommendation and re-
quested that:
(a) the Board of Regents designate this as a fund function-
ing as an endowment;
(b) the income be designated for educational purposes of
the University of Nevada; and
(c) annually, the President of the University of Nevada
make a recommendation for Board review for the dis-
tribution of the accumulated income.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation concerning dis-
tribution of the Noble H. Getchell Estate be approved.
4. Cecil W. Creel Award
Mr. Humphrey submitted, with his endorsement and that of
President Miller, a request from Dean Dale W. Bohmont that
an award fund be established at the University of Nevada
in memory of Dr. Cecil W. Creel, Dean Emeritus of the
College of Agriculture. The award would consist of monies
given as gifts in support of worthy projects to be admin-
istered by a selected committee of the College of Agri-
culture. Additional details concerning the award are con-
tained in a letter from Dean Bohmont, filed with the
permanent minutes.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the establishment of the award be
approved as recommended.
5. Personnel Appointments
Mr. Humphrey submitted the following list of personnel
appointments made during the previous month:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Daniel Jean Arosteguy, Graduate Research Assistant in
Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Education, for
the fiscal year 1968-69 - $3750
Joseph Kim Johnson, Assistant Extension Agent for Churchill
County, for the period March 15 to June 30, 1968 at the
annual salary rate of $7080 (replacement for John Moran)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Robert Edwin Diamond, Professor of English, for the aca-
demic year 1968-69 - $13,050 (replacement for Charlton
Laird)
* David Lee Harvey, Assistant Professor of Sociology, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $9475 (new position)
Alan Ray Hanson, Graduate Assistant in Physics, for the
academic year 1968-69 - $2500 (replacement for Mark D.
Wallace)
Charles Thomas Holt, Graduate Assistant in English, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $2500 (replacement of Norman
Hume)
* Weldon T. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $10,125 (replacement for
Peter Etzkorn)
John David Korn, Graduate Assistant in English, for the
academic year 1968-69 - $2900 (replacement for David
Overbey)
Lawrence Jackson Mc Collum, Assistant Professor of Military
Science, for the period February 13, 1968 (indefinite re-
placement for Major Schulz)
Paul Stephen Nolan, Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $2700 (replacement for Thomas
Howell and Gary Lee)
Peter F. Perreten, Graduate Assistant in English, for the
academic year 1968-69 - $2900 (replacement for Thomas J.
Summers)
* James T. Richardson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $10,125 (replacement for
Charles A. Drake)
* Contingent upon completion of requirements for Ph. D. by
September 1, 1968.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
George N. Baumariage, Adjunct Professor of Electrical
Engineering, for the period March 1 to June 30, 1968
(new position)
NEVADA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Kenneth A. Braunstean, Lecturer in Law Enforcement, for
the period April 1 to June 30, 1968, at the annual salary
rate of $10,200 (replacement for Vincent Swinney)
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
James I. Mason, Adjunct Professor of Education, for the
academic year 1968-69 (new position)
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
Rosalie Mary Fox, Instructor in English, for the Spring
semester 1968, at the annual salary rate of $6225 (tempo-
rary position)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Delbert S. Barth, Adjunct Professor of Physics, for the
period March 1 to June 30, 1968 (new position)
Wesley Everett Niles, Assistant Professor of Botany for
the academic year 1968-69 - $9800 (replacement for Jane A.
Reese) (if Ph. D. not received by September 1, 1968,
salary reverts to $9150)
Reynold Allen Shunk, Adjunct Professor of Physics, for
the period March 1 to June 30, 1968 (new position)
Mohamed K. Yousef, Assistant Professor of Biology, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $10,125 (temporary replace-
ment for W. Glen Bradley on Sabbatical)
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the above personnel appointments be confirmed.
6. Request for Extension of Leave of Absence without Pay
Mr. Humphrey presented a request from Miss Roberta Barnes,
Assistant Dean of Women, currently on leave of absence
without pay through June 30, that her leave be extended
until September 1, 1968 to permit her to continue her
studies at the University of California through the
Summer Session. Mr. Humphrey noted that her request had
been endorsed by Deans Mobley and Basta and by President
Miller, and he recommended approval by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the request for leave of absence be
approved.
7. Approval of Check Registers
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the check registers
as submitted by the Office of the Acting Business Manager
(filed in permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the check registers be approved as
submitted.
8. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee Meeting of
March 9, 1968
Mr. Humphrey presented the following minutes of the Invest-
ment Advisory Committee meeting of the above date, noting
that a quorum was not present at the meeting and that the
Trust Department of First National Bank had subsequently
confirmed all action with the members. He recommended
approval of the minutes and confirmation of the Committee
action.
A called meeting was scheduled for 12:00 noon in the dining
room of the University of Nevada Technical Institute at
Stead. The following members of the Committee were present:
Louis Lombardi (Chairman) and Paul Mc Dermott. Others
present were Board of Regents Chairman Fred M. Anderson,
Regent Juanita White, Vice Chancellor Wendell Mordy and
Dean Robert C. Weems, Jr. of the College of Business Ad-
ministration. Representing the First National Bank of
Nevada were: Mr. R. O. Kwapil, Vice President and Senior
Trust Officer, and Mr. Walter D. Bradley, Trust Officer.
There being no quorum, an official meeting was not held.
However, recommendations of the bank were presented.
The first was the proposed sale of
800 shares United Gas Corporation @76 1/2
500 shares Procter & Gamble Company @85
plus
$3000 in U. S. Treasury Bills
and the purchase of
1000 shares Purex Corporation, Ltd. @30
700 shares Transamerica Corporation @47 1/2
400 shares American Hospital Supply @78 1/2
200 shares White Motor Company (makes 1000 shares)
@48 1/2
The second was the investment of approximately $250,000 in
growth oriented stocks to be submitted by the bank for
Board approval.
There were no objections; in fact, there seemed to be
general approval of the recommendations.
Because there was no quorum, the bank agreed to prepare
detailed recommendations for submitting to the membership
for a mail ballot.
The proposed date and place for the next meeting was May
11 in Reno.
Robert C. Weems, Jr.
Acting Secretary
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the action of the Committee as
reflected in the above minutes be confirmed.
9. Proposed Admission Policy for Nevada Southern University's
General and Technical Institute
Mr. Humphrey reviewed the earlier action of the Board when
it had designated the Schools of Nevada Southern University
as Colleges and had deferred such designation of the Gen-
eral and Technical Institute until the admission require-
ments were clarified. He noted that a recommendation has
now been received from President Moyer that the admission
requirements for the College of General and Technical
Studies be equivalent to those of other Schools and Colleges
of Nevada Southern with the exception of a General Studies
Qualifying Program.
This program, initiated last year on an experimental basis,
provides for admission of students with a high school di-
ploma, but with a GPA of less than 2.3. These students
will be restricted to certain courses which the faculty
believes to be valid predictors of success at Nevada
Southern University. Students in the General Studies
Program who do not achieve a 2.0 average during their
first year will be dropped from the Program.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the request for desig-
nation of the General and Technical Institute as the
College of General and Technical Studies, effective July 1,
1968, with the College to be administered by a Dean.
Mr. Humphrey further recommended that the continuation of
the General Studies Qualifying Program be approved under
the guidelines set forth in a letter from Dwight A. Marshall
dated March 27, 1968, filed with the permanent minutes.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendations be approved.
Mr. Humphrey noted that this action is a significant ex-
ample of the autonomy of the two Universities. He stated
that this action makes the admissions standards and the
curriculum of the College of General and Technical Studies
at NSU different from the Nevada Technical Institute at
the University of Nevada. He added that this proposal for
a change had not been reviewed by the University of Nevada
faculty, nor will proposals by the University of Nevada
faculty which are considered of basically unilateral con-
cern be referred to the NSU faculty.
10. Proposed Class A Action Concerning Changes in Admission
Requirements and in Terminology for Unclassified and
Special Students
Mr. Humphrey presented the following recommendations from
the faculties of the two Universities, noting that in each
case the recommendations are endorsed by the two Presidents:
A. To simplify the Freshman admission requirements, it is
recommended that:
(1) The current "quality unit" admission requirement
for regular Freshmen and unclassified students
be converted to an "overall grade-point average"
requirement effective for all new students enter-
ing for the 1969 Fall semester; and
(2) An overall high school GPA of 2.3 (A=4, B=3, C=2)
be established as the minimum admission requirement
for regular Freshmen.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott,
carried without dissent that the above recommended
change be approved.
B. To provide for an early confirmation of acceptance
under the foregoing policy, it is recommended that
high school applicants who have earned an overall
grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, including the
first half of their Senior year, are eligible for
early confirmation of admission. Final admission
is contingent upon the receipt of an official high
school transcript showing the date of graduation.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the above recommended change be
approved.
C. To clarify the current admission terminology, it is
recommended that:
(1) The terms Unclassified, Unclassified on Probation,
Unclassified on Probation by Examination, be
replaced by the single term "Freshman on Proba-
tion".
(2) the term Probation no longer requires a reduction
in credit load, effective July 1, 1968. (A stu-
dent on probation usually will have his credit
load determined by consultation with his advisor
and, when necessary, by the Dean or Director of
the School or College.)
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommended change
be approved.
D. To make current University policy consistent internal-
ly, it is recommended that:
(1) Freshmen admitted on probation be removed from
"probation" when the proper subject deficiency
is removed, or 15 semester credits or more are
earned at the University with a cumulative GPA
of 2.0 or above.
(2) Students transferring to the University with
less than 15 acceptable transfer credits be re-
quired to satisfy both the transfer and Freshman
admission requirements.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the following sentence be added
to D. (1) - "All subject deficiencies must be removed
before graduation."
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved as amended.
E. Regarding Special Students, it is recommended that:
(1) The current credit load policy of six credits
of classroom instruction per semester be retained.
(2) The term "Non-Degree" replace the word "Special".
(3) Special students (non-degree) shall be subject to
the general University rules of suspension and
disqualification, effective September 1, 1968.
Current special (non-degree) students with a minus
-15 or more grade balance will be notified that a
"C" average or above must be maintained each
semester until such time as this deficiency is
reduced to minus -14 or less.
Regarding E. (1) above, Dr. Anderson spoke of the
restriction to six credits, expressing concern that the
restriction seems to encourage a student to waste his
time since it neither permits him to be completely
occupied with school nor does it allow him to be
employed full-time. Dr. White suggested that this
particular part of the recommendation be referred back
to the faculties.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved with the exception of E. (1) which would be
referred back to the faculty for further exploration.
11. Proposed Class A Action Concerning Change in Timing of
Freshman English, University of Nevada
Mr. Humphrey presented the following proposal from the
University of Nevada to change the timing of Freshman
English:
(a) The basic courses, presently numbered English 101-102,
shall be offered as two independent courses.
(b) The normal time for completing English 101 shall be
the first semester of the Freshman year. If a stu-
dent is obliged to register for English A the first
semester of registration, English 101 shall be taken
the second semester.
(c) English 102 must be taken prior to the time the stu-
dent attains Junior standing. Its timing may be
determined by the College in which the student is
registered or by the Department in which the student
has declared a major or field of concentration.
Mr. Humphrey noted that this proposal has received the
endorsement of President Miller and he recommended its
approval by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried with-
out dissent that the above proposal for the University of
Nevada be approved as recommended.
12. Proposed Class A Action Concerning Updating of Resident
Credit Requirements, University of Nevada
Mr. Humphrey presented the following proposal from the
University of Nevada faculty concerning updating of resi-
dent credit requirement regulations:
University of Nevada General Catalog, 1967-68, Page 43:
Resident Credit Requirements: A candiate for an
Associate or baccalaureate degree must complete
the last 30 semester credits in uninterrupted
resident credit, special examination or corres-
pondence excepted, on the Campus and in the College
or School from which the degree is expected.
The remainder of the policy statement on page 43 would be
the same, except:
(a) The last sentence "Associate degree students are
required to complete a minimum of 32 semester
credits in residence." would be deleted, and
(b) A statement that "credit earned at the Stead
Facility is considered the same as credit earned
on the Reno Campus" should be added for clari-
fication in the last paragraph.
Mr. Humphrey noted that this proposed change has been en-
dorsed by President lMiller and he recommended its ap-
proval by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above change be approved.
13. Proposed New Degree Programs for NSU
At Mr. Humphrey's request President Moyer and Dr. Dwight
Marshall presented proposals for the following new degree
programs, effective September, 1968:
(a) Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Radi-
ologic Technology. (Detailed proposal, as distributed
to Regents, is on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the program as
proposed.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the new program be approved
as recommended, effective September, 1968.
(b) Associate Degree in Radiation Health Technology.
(Detailed proposal, as distributed to Regents, is
on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the program as
proposed.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the new program be approved as
recommended, effective September, 1968.
14. Proposed New Degree Program for U. N.
At Mr. Humphrey's request, President Miller and Mr. Harry
Wolf presented a proposal for a new Associate Degree in
Business Technology Program effective September, 1968.
(Detailed proposal, as distributed to Regents, is on file
in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the program as pro-
posed.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the new program be approved as recom-
mended, effective September, 1968.
Regent Magee entered the meeting at this point.
15. Administrative Reorganization
(a) DRI Reorganization - Mr. Humphrey reviewed the earlier
submission by Vice Chancellor Mordy of a proposal for
the establishment of DRI as a not-for-profit corpora-
tion reporting to a separate board of trustees. Mr.
Humphrey noted that the Ad Hoc Committee for Adminis-
trative Reorganization had reviewed the proposal and
transmitted it to the two Faculty Senates. The
University of Nevada Senate had requested that con-
sideration be delayed until that group had an oppor-
tunity to adequately review the proposal. Mr.
Humphrey further noted that the Attorney General, in
a letter of advice, stated that the DRI proposal was
not possible under existing law. Dr. Squires has,
therefore, withdrawn the proposal for further study
by the DRI senior staff.
(b) Definition of the Duties of the Presidents and the
Chancellor - Mr. Humphrey presented a memorandum to
the Board which detailed a proposed amendment to the
By-Laws of the Board of Regents, noting that this
amendment would provide the basic definition of the
duties and responsibilities of the Presidents of the
University of Nevada and Nevada Southern University
and the Chancellor of the University of Nevada System.
He stated that this proposal had been developed by
Presidents Moyer and Miller and himself and was unani-
mously recommended by the 3 of them for approval by
the Board of Regents. (Memorandum is attached to
the permanent minutes.)
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the proposed amendment be approv-
ed on "first reading" and that final adoption occur
at the May meeting of the Board.
16. Report on the Programs and Activities of the General and
Technical Institute, Nevada Southern University
President Moyer introduced Mr. Dwight Marshall who, in
cooperation with other members of the staff of the Insti-
tute, presented a report on the General and Technical
Program following a general outline transmitted to the
Board with the agenda. (Outline filed in permanent min-
utes.)
17. Bond Bid Opening, NSU Chemistry Building
Chairman Anderson introduced Mr. Nicholas Smith, Vice
President of Burrows, Smith and Company, fiscal advisors
to the University for revenue bond issues.
Mr. Smith reviewed the bids received, noting that bids
had been received from Stern Brothers of Kansas City at
a net interest cost of $774,900 (net interest rate:
5.6329%); White Weld & Co., Chicago at a net interest cost
of $813,225.20 (net interest rate: 5.9114%); and John
Nuveen & Company at a net interest cost of $816,360 (net
interest rate of 5.9343%).
Mr. Smith recommended the bid of Stern Brothers of Kansas
City be accepted. Mr. Humphrey concurred and recommended
that Dr. Anderson, as Chairman, be authorized to sign the
necessary documents on behalf of the Board of Regents.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
The Board recessed for lunch and for a personnel session and
reconvened at 4:05 P.M. Present for this session of the meeting
were Regents Anderson, Bell, Hug, Magee, Ronzone, Seeliger and
White, and members of the staff.
18. Lease of Lakeside Drive Property
Mr. Humphrey reviewed the results of the telephone poll
concerning the proposal to lease the University residence
on Lakeside Drive and requested the Board to formally
confirm the affirmative vote cast by telephone (results
of poll filed with permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the Board formally confirm its affirm-
ative vote to lease the Lakeside Drive property to Mr.
William Lear for one year, at an annual rate of $9600,
with an option to renew for one year.
19. Approval of Location of Deep Freeze Unit on University of
Nevada Campus
Mr. Humphrey presented a request from the College of
Agriculture that it be allowed to place on the Campus,
immediately south of the Veterinary Science building,
a walk-in deep freeze unit to be used in conjunction with
its animal health teaching and research program. Mr.
Humphrey noted that President Miller had endorsed this
request and he recommended approval by the Board of
Regents.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
20. Proposed Condemnation of Property in Little Valley
Mr. Humphrey reviewed the earlier action by the Nevada State
Legislature in extending to the University the right of
eminent domain for a specific piece of property in Little
Valley. The Attorney General's Office, acting on that
authorization had prepared a formal Declaration of Inten-
tion to Condemn Real Property which Mr. Humphrey recom-
mended the Board of Regents adopt. (Document filed with
permanent minutes.)
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
21. Requests for Re-Zoning of Properties near NSU
Mr. Humphrey presented a recommendation from President
Moyer which proposed that the University oppose 2 requests
which are pending before the Clark County Planning Commis-
sion to change the zoning on the east side of Maryland
Parkway from R-1 to C-1 (limited commercial). One of these
requests is for construction directly across from Frazier
Hall and the other for construction on a lot across the
street from a point slightly north of Grant Hall; both
requests for the establishment of restaurants. Mr.
Humphrey concurred in President Moyer's recommendation
and requested approval by the Board.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
22. Design Contract for Heat Line Connection to Palmer Engi-
neering Building, U. N.
Mr. Pine reported that the Director of the State Depart-
ment of Administration, with the concurrence of the State
Planning Board, has authorized the University to negotiate
a design contract for providing heat line connections to
Palmer Engineering building. He noted that $11,013.98 is
available in a special appropriation and requested that
the Board approve the negotiation of a contract with
D'Autremont and Associates for the design of the heat
trench and lines and the unused balance of the appropria-
tion to be used for the necessary change order or contract
for construction. President Miller and Acting Chancellor
Humphrey both endorsed the request and recommended ap-
proval.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
by roll call vote that the above recommendation be approved.
23. Award of Construction Contracts and of Purchase Orders in
Excess of $5000
Mr. Humphrey presented the following recommendations for
award of contracts and purchase orders:
A. Bids were opened March 26, 1968 for the replacement of
a 2" gas line on the east side of the Quad, U. N. Bids
received were:
Robert L. Helms $ 4,189.25
Norman Thoyre 5,303.00
H. M. Byars Construction 5,400.00
Harker & Harker 6,303.15
D - L Construction Company 6,737.13
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to
R. L. Helms.
B. Bids were opened March 26, 1968 for paving at the
Church Fine Arts building and the Rifle Range lot,
U. N. Bids received were:
Robert L. Helms $ 4,189.00
Nevada Paving Company 4,589.00
H. M. Byars Construction 5,160.00
Sierra Paving Company 5,280.00
A. Teichert & Son 6,779.00
D - L Construction Company 8,625.00
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to R. L.
Helms.
C. Bids were opened March 26, 1968 for re-roofing Ross
Hall. Bids received were:
Howards, Inc. $ 3,134.36
L & L Roofing Company 3,384.00
Yancey, Inc. 3,838.00
Scott Roofing 4,115.00
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to
Howards, Inc.
D. Bids were opened on April 11, 1968 for furniture for
the Office of the Administrative Vice President, Uni-
versity of Nevada, and the Office of the Chancellor,
University of Nevada System. The following bids were
received for the furniture for the Chancellor's Office.
Morrill and Machabee, Inc., Reno $ 7,764.84
S. P. D. Office Equip. Co., Las Vegas 8,375.73
It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Morrill
and Machabee.
The bid for furniture for the Office of the Adminis-
trative Vice President was less than $5000. The con-
tract was awarded to Armanko Office Supply Company
for $1,316.88.
E. Bids were opened April 8, 1968 for remodeling of
lavatories in Lincoln Hall, U. N. The following bids
were received:
Allen Gallaway $19,980.00
Leonard W. Smith Construction Co. 20,337.00
A. S. Johnson Construction Co. 22,025.00
Rogers Bros, Inc. 22,596.00
Murphy Bros. Construction Co. 26,600.00
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Allen
Gallaway.
F. Bids were opened on April 9, 1968 for placement of a
sprinkling system in the Quad, U. N. The following
bids were received:
Warren's Lawn Sprinkling $ 6,418.00
Savage & Son, Inc. 9,815.00
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to
Warren's Lawn Sprinkling.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the award of contracts
as set forth in Items A through F above.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried by
roll call vote that the above recommendations be approved
and contracts be drawn to accomplish the work.
24. Installation of National Chapters of Alpha Delta Pi and
Delta Zeta Sororities on NSU Campus
President Moyer requested that the Board approve a request
from the Dean of Women of Nevada Southern University that
its local chapter, Phi Delta Chi, be permitted to affili-
ate with the National Sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and the
local chapter of Delta Phi Delta also be permitted to
affiliate with the National Sorority, Delta Zeta. Mr.
Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
25. Food Service Contract for 1968-69, NSU
Following review of the food service proposals received
by NSU for the fiscal year 1968-69, President Moyer endorsed
the recommendation of his staff that the contract of Saga
Food Service, Inc. be approved in conformity with the
following:
(a) Boarding Charges on sliding scale as listed below:
Rates per student per day
250 students and above $1.86
225-249 students 1.88
200-224 students 1.90
199 students and below 1.935
(b) Student employment payroll responsibility of Saga
Food Service, Inc.
(c) Contractor will provide 19 meals per week.
(d) Remainder of services as per present contract.
Letter of recommendation filed with permanent minutes. Mr.
Humphrey concurred and requested approval by the Board.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried by roll
call vote that the above recommendation be approved.
26. ROTC Programs
Mr. Humphrey presented recommendations from both Presidents
concerning ROTC programs at their respective Campuses.
Nevada Southern University - It was noted that a voluntary
ROTC program was recommended by an Ad Hoc Committee appoint-
ed by President Moyer. That report, filed with Board of
Regents for information purposes in February, was referred
to the Faculty Senate, the Academic Council and the faculty.
These three groups by majority votes oppose the establish-
ment of ROTC, either voluntary or compulsory, at NSU. Mr.
Humphrey noted that President Moyer recommended that "NSU
adopt voluntary ROTC in principle; program to be initiated
in the Fall of 1969 if the Nevada Legislature will fund
space and facilities and operating funds for the program
over and above other funding for the regular academic
programs at NSU." (Letter from President Moyer filed with
permanent minutes.)
University of Nevada - Mr. Humphrey noted that President
Miller had appointed a new Military Affairs Board to review
the problem of ROTC at the University of Nevada, adding that
the Board has now filed its report (report filed in perma-
nent minutes). That report, Mr. Humphrey stated, recommend-
ed that "entering male students not otherwise exempted meet
the military requirement of the University by electing one
of four options." President Miller urged adoption of this
recommendation.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Board approve the requests
of the two Presidents, with the program proposed at NSU to
become effective upon the granting of an ROTC program by the
US Army and the availability of space on or near the Campus,
but in no case earlier than Fall, 1969. He recommended that
the University of Nevada proposal become effective Fall,
1968.
During the period of discussion, Dr. Anderson invited par-
ticipation by student representatives present at the meet-
ing from both student bodies. Chuck Crawford, President
of the CSNS Senate, spoke briefly concerning a report
which had been forwarded to the Regents (copy filed with
permanent minutes) and members of the ASUN (Ernie Maupin,
ASUN President, Joe Bell, ASUN President-Elect, Richard
Harris, ASUN First Vice President, and Ted Dickson, ASUN
First Vice President-Elect) spoke briefly concerning the
recommendations of the Military Affairs Board.
Mr. Ronzone expressed concern that several members of the
Board, whom he said had strong reservations about certain
aspects of the recommendations concerning the ROTC programs,
had already left the meeting for other engagements and
moved that action be deferred until the May meeting at
which time they would be present. Mr. Bell seconded.
Motion failed by a vote of 4 to 2.
Mr. Hug then moved approval of the proposal for the Uni-
versity of Nevada. Mrs. Magee seconded. Mr. Seeliger
proposed an amendment to the motion to the effect that
the proposal be approved subject to final approval of
the details of the options. The amendment was accepted
and motion carried with 5 ayes and Regent Ronzone opposing.
Mrs. Magee then moved that action on the NSU proposal be
deferred until a subsequent meeting, Mr. Ronzone seconded
and the motion carried without dissenting vote.
27. English A Programs
Mr. Humphrey noted that a report on this subject will be
scheduled for the May meeting.
28. Resolution #68-7
Mr. Humphrey submitted a resolution concerning the issuance
of student fee revenue bonds for the construction of a
Chemistry building at Nevada Southern and recommended its
adoption by the Board of Regents.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Dr. White, carried with-
out dissent that the following resolution be adopted by
the Board.
RESOLUTION #68-7
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S
OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
STUDENT FEES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES MAY 1, 1968" IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $700,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING AND OTHERWISE ACQUIRING FOR THE UNIVERSITY
A CHEMISTRY BUILDING AT NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, AND
ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR AND OTHER
APPURTENANCES RELATING THERETO; ACCEPTING THE BEST BID
FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; DESIGNATING THE PURCHASER
THEREOF, FIXING THE PRICE TO BE PAID THEREFOR, PROVIDING
THE INTEREST RATES THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS SHALL BEAR
AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE BONDS AND THE
DESIGNATED IMPROVEMENTS; RATIFYING ACTION HERETOFORE
TAKEN TOWARD ACQUIRING SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUING THE
BONDS; AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH.
29. Amendment to By-Laws of the Board of Regents
Mr. Humphrey reviewed the earlier action of the Board of
Regents in discontinuing the practice of taking a roll call
vote under certain conditions. Mr. Humphrey noted that
this action was taken as the result of incorrect informa-
tion to the effect that the requirement was not a part of
the By-Laws, when in fact it is a requirement under the
present By-Laws (Article V, Section 7). He recommended
that the By-Laws be amended and that section read as fol-
lows:
A roll call vote of record shall be had upon request
of any member of the Board.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Dr. White, carried with-
out dissent that the above revision to the By-Laws be
approved on first reading with final adoption to occur at
the May meeting.
At Dr. Anderson's request a roll call vote was taken to
confirm all actions by the Board of Regents during the
March and April meetings not taken by roll call vote.
30. Policy Manual of the Board of Regents
Mr. Humphrey stated that the first draft of the codifica-
tion of existing Board of Regents policy was now ready for
distribution and requested each member to review the draft
carefully for any revisions which might be required. He
also noted that some of the material contained in the
draft is not currently considered policy of the Board but
has not been formally repealed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary
04-13-1968