April 23-24, 1971
04-23-1971
Pages 91-118
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 23-24, 1971
The Board of Regents met on April 23, 1971 in the Travis Lounge,
Jot Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Director Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
Director John M. Ward (DRI)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Business Manager Edward Pine (UNR)
Business Manager Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Gene Barbagelata, Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information, UNR
Dr. Edmund Barmettler, UNR Faculty Senate
Dr. Don Fowler, DRI Faculty Senate
Dr. John Vergiels, UNLV Faculty Senate
Mr. Marvin Baker, System Faculty
Mr. Richard Myers, CSUN
Mr. Dan Klaich, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:30 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, the
minutes of the meeting of March 12-13, 1971 were approved as
distributed.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Chancellor Humphrey recommended acceptance of the gifts and
grants as reported in Ref. A (filed with permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the gifts be accepted and the Secretary
be requested to send an appropriate acknowledgment to the
donors.
3. Report of Personnel Appointments
Approval of the following appointments was recommended by
the appropriate officers:
UNR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Wendy R. Mc Govern, Area Expanded Food and Nutrition Agent,
1/16/71-6/30/71 - $8,850
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Stephanie Lorigan, Graduate Teaching Fellow, 3/1/71-6/30/71
- $2,500 (replacement for David Phoenix)
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Theodore J. Glenn, Program Assistant, 4/1/71-6/30/71 -
$15,000
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGES
Mattie Gammon, Fiscal Officer, 2/1/71-6/30/71 - $8,500
Mary Volpa, Manager, Training Services, 3/1/71-6/30/71 -
$6,960
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Louis Clar, Clinical Instructor, 3/1/71-6/30/71
Marjorie Neff, Clinical Instructor, 3/1/71-6/30/71
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
John M. Edmiston, Associate Director, Division of Clinical
Sciences; Lecturer in Surgery, 3/1/71-6/30/71 - $687.50
monthly 1/4 time
Thomas Scully, Director, Division of Clinical Sciences;
Professor of Pediatrics, 3/1/71-6/30/71 - $687.50 monthly
1/4 time
UNLV
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
David Allen Boyd, Graduate Assistant, 2/1/71-6/30/71 -
$1,250
STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES
Eleanor Harris, Financial Aids Counselor, 7/1/71-6/30/72 -
$8,460
DRI
Maurice J. Miles, Research Assistant, 12/30/70-6/30/71 -
$587.50 monthly 1/2 time
Vern N. Smiley, Research Professor, 5/1/71-6/30/71 - $1,930
monthly
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent that the appointments be approved as
recommended.
4. Equal Employment Opportunity in the State Cooperative
Extension Service
President Miller reported that Title 7 - Agriculture, Sub-
title A-Office of the Secretary, Part 18-Equal Employment
Opportunity in the State Cooperative Extension Service
requires compliance with certain Federal regulations. He
noted that Dean Bohmont has prepared a detailed program
which is believed will offer evidence leading to approval
of compliance.
Dean Bohmont commented on the program, noting that it
specifically provides:
(1) That the President shall charge the Director of
Cooperative Extension with the responsibility for
complying with provisions of Title 7;
(2) That the Director of Cooperative Extension shall charge
the County Extension Agents with responsibility for
carrying out specific county programs; and
(3) That a home economics coordinator be designated on
Campus to carry out these matters for Home Economics
Extension employees.
President Miller recommended approval of the proposed pro-
gram. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
5. School of Medical Sciences
President Miller recalled that in January 1969, when the
Medical Education Feasibility Study was presented to the
Board, prior to its presentation to the State Legislature,
the graduate degree of Master of Science in Health Sciences
was discussed. Also in February 1971, it was reported that
UNR would make a presentation in April concerning finaliza-
tion of degree programs to be included in the School of
Medical Sciences. President Miller noted that the report is
not complete and requested that presentation be deferred
until the May meeting.
The Board concurred with the request.
6. ASUN Constitution
Chancellor Humphrey recalled in February 1971, the Board
gave interim approval to the ASUN Constitution until April,
subject to review and modification and directed "the docu-
ment be referred back to the Administration, the Attorney
General and ASUN for further study and referral back to the
Board through the Student Affairs Committee."
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed earlier action of the Board,
noting that when the document had been submitted in February
certain exceptions were taken to provisions in the Consti-
tution and the ASUN was requested to review the document
in reservations expressed by the Chancellor, the Deputy
Attorney and members of the Board.
Mr. Klaich stated that the ASUN does not plan to recommend
any modifications or revisions to the Constitution and
wishes to have the document again presented to the Board.
President Miller recommended that interim approval of the
ASUN Constitution be extended until May 28-29, 1971 at which
time reconsideration of the document will be requested.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Miss Thompson, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
7. ASUN Fees
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the ASUN fee presenty assess-
ed undergraduate students at UNR is $27.50 per student per
semester. These fees are collected by the University but
are allocated by the Finance Control Board of ASUN. Of this
total fee, $7.50 is earmarked by Board of Regents action
(March 12-13, 1971) for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Mr. Jacobsen read a letter from Dr. Joseph Libke, President,
Wolf Pack Boosters Club, which recommended that the $7.50 be
retained for men's intercollegiate athletics, that financial
support for women's athletics be provided from an increase
in student fees and the present allocation be separated from
ASUN fees or from control of the ASUN Finance Control Board.
(Letter filed with permanent minutes.) President Miller
introduced members of the Wolf Pack Booster's Club and mem-
bers of the Athletic Department who spoke in support of the
recommendations contained in Dr. Libke's letter.
Mr. Dan Klaich, President of ASUN, spoke in support of a
resolution adopted by the ASUN Finance Control Board for the
handling of $7.50 allocation to intercollegiate athletics.
(Resolution identified as Ref. C and filed with permanent
minutes.) Specifically, that resolution recommended that
the $7.50 presently allocated to intercollegiate athletics
remain in the control of ASUN and that a minimum of $.50 of
the fee be apportioned to women's intercollegiate athletics.
The resolution also specified the manner whereby funds would
be allocated to the athletic programs by the ASUN Finance
Control Board and in what percentages.
Mr. Klaich also spoke in opposition to the recommendation
that this matter be considered as an information item only
until the May meeting at which time action would be request-
ed. He expressed concern that a delay until May would make
it inconvenient both for the students and for the Athletic
Department.
President Miller stated that the recommendation that he was
prepared to make, for action in May, was the allocation of
student fees to intercollegiate athletics be kept at $7.50
per student per semester; that the fee be separated from the
ASUN fee and established in a distinct and separately iden-
tified fund; that $.50 of this fund go to women's athletics,
the amount to be reviewed annually by a committee which
would review the budget and make recommendations to the
President's Office.
Miss Del Papa expressed strong opposition to separating this
fee from the ASUN total fee and to the recommendation that
control be removed from the Finance Control Board.
Mr. Jacobsen called for an end to the discussion, noting
that action would be requested in May.
Miss Del Papa objected, stating that the students wished to
have action at the meeting today. Mr. Klaich agreed, stat-
ing it had become clear that there was no longer a disagree-
ment on the allocation of $7.50 and the only matter to be
resolved was that of student control. Jon Wellinghof also
agreed, stating that he believed the Board had already had
time to consider the matter and should take action on it
now.
The Board recessed for a brief period after which Chairman
Jacobsen stated that an opportunity would be provided on the
following day for further discussion on this matter if the
Board wished. However, he stated, he would not call for
action on the matter until then.
8. UNR Marching Band
President Miller endorsed a recommendation by the ASUN, De-
partment of Music, and the Dean of the College of Arts and
Science that the present marching band at UNR be discontinu-
ed and in its place a pep band be utilized for basketball
games and other sports situations. He also recommended the
$.50 per student per semester which is allocated from the
ASUN fee to the marching band be allocated to the pep band
for one year after which the situation would be reviewed and
an adjustment made to reflect level of support required to
sustain the pep band. Mr. Ted Puffer, Chairman of the Music
Department, stated the Department is in favor of the pep
band and believes that it is more feasible to attempt to
support this kind of activity rather than to continue with a
marching band. He estimated that an investment of between
$4,500 and $7,000 would permit the changeover, after which
the support required would be substantially reduced. Mr.
Klaich reported that ASUN totally supports the proposed pep
band and recommended that the $.50 allocation be allowed to
revert to the ASUN general fund with the understanding that
ASUN would support the pep band at whatever level of alloca-
tion is required.
President Miller stated that he would endorse that request
and recommend approval of the Board for:
(1) Discontinuance of the marching band;
(2) Replacement by a pep band;
(3) Reversion of the $.50 allocation to the ASUN general
fund; and
(4) Acknowledgment of ASUN's commitment to totally support
the pep band financially.
Mr. Bilbray moved that the recommendation of President
Miller be approved. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson.
Mr. Morris moved to amend the motion to provide the $.50
allocation be earmarked for the pep band and be turned over
to the Music Department to be used at the discretion of the
Department for the benefit of the pep band. Motion to amend
seconded by Dr. Anderson, failed with two affirmative and
seven opposing votes. Main motion carried without dissent.
9. Alcoholic Beverage Policy
President Miller recalled that in February the Board approv-
ed certain changes in rules relative to use of liquor in ap-
proved housing, applicable only to UNR. In approving this
change the Board directed that an informational report con-
cerning implementation of the policy be brought back to the
Board in April. (Report identified as Ref. E, filed with
permanent minutes.)
President Miller also noted, as requested by Mr. Morris,
all quarterly reports of disciplinary cases handled at UNR
during the past year were also included with the agenda.
Members of the Student Affairs Office Staff reported on the
process followed to implement the change in policy and also
on the experience in administering the policy. All members
of the staff expressed satisfaction with the policy.
President Miller noted that the action of the Board in
February had been to approve the change in policy "for the
balance of the current semester." He also expressed satis-
faction with the policy and recommended its provisional
status be removed. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval of the recommendation. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Mr. Mc Dermott stated that he would prefer more experience
with the policy before permitting it to become permanent.
Mr. Morris agreed.
Mr. Hug suggested weight be given to the experience the
people in Student Affairs are finding to be the case. He
noted the policy is apparently working successfully and
the fact that there are violations reported indicate the
policy is being enforced. He recommended the provisional
status be removed.
Motion carried with the following roll call:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Hug, Mrs.
Knudtsen, Miss Thompson
No - Mr. Mc Dermott, Mr. Morris, Mr. Steninger
Abstain - Mr. Jacobsen
The meeting recessed for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 P.M.
10. State Planning Board
Mr. Jacobsen noted the presence of members of the State
Planning Board who had been involved with the Regents at the
request of Mr. William Flangas. Mr. Bert Fitz, Chairman,
introduced members of his Board: Mr. William Flangas, Mr.
Gene Empey, Mr. I. J. Sandorf, Mr. Joe Sheehy, Mr. Peter
Echeverria and Mr. Sam Krug.
Mr. Fitz expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet
with the Board of Regents and to discuss certain matters
concerning University capital improvements. He expressed
satisfaction generally with the relationship between the
Board of Regents and the State Planning Board but noted from
time to time there are some areas which cause confusion.
Mr. Fitz stated that the State Planning Board had, at their
meeting earlier in the day, referred to independently writ-
ten memorandums; one written by Chancellor Humphrey (identi-
fied as Ref. K and filed with permanent minutes), and one
written by Mr. Hancock, Manager of the State Planning Board
(also filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Fitz noted that the majority of the members of the State
Planning Board feel there is still some doubt about the way
projects funded by other than State sources are to be hand-
led. He stated that the Planning Board "takes no exception
to the concept that the scope of the facility being complet-
ed is entirely within the boundaries of the Board of the
Regents"; however, he added, "the Planning Board members
feel they have a responsibility for the ultimate use of all
public lands." Even though a facility to be constructed on
land acquired by the Board of Regents will be handled en-
tirely by the University, the Planning Board might be re-
quired in the future to provide additional facilities with
appropriated money. The Planning Board should, therefore,
be consulted when planning is entered into and prior to
the acquisition of property. Mr. Fitz continued by stating
that in connection with the siting of the specific build-
ings, the same argument would apply. In these two areas,
acquisition of property and siting of special buildings,
more cooperation between the State Planning Board and the
Board of Regents was desirable.
Mr. Mc Dermott asked if point #2 of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation contained in the memorandum identified as Ref. K
did not deal with that concern; that is, the "University
continue to maintain primary responsibility for projects
not involving any State funds, with the State Planning Board
serving in a consultive capacity by agreement between the
State Planning Board and the University."
Mr. Fitz agreed that it did fulfill the request the State
Planning Board had, if it were observed, but stated some
of the members of the Planning Board feel that perhaps there
should be a more explicit understanding in this capacity.
He noted that "by agreement" does not necessarily insure
that the University will consult with the Planning Board or
will use the Planning Board.
Mr. Humphrey suggested that the essence of the discussion
seemed to be the State Planning Board is suggesting that
the basic agreement between the two Boards be amended to
provide that the State Planning Board will be consulted.
Mr. Fitz agreed.
Mr. Fitz also agreed that the State Planning Board has been
consulted in the past, adding there was only one project
in which they felt they were a little "out in left field",
that being the Health Related Science facility. He noted
that the State Planning Board was not aware of the situation
until they were asked to review the final plans.
Mr. Echeverria commented that the Related Health facility
site was selected on the northern portion of the Campus.
The State Planning Board did not have an opportunity to re-
view those plans or the site selection or location because
of the time element involved in having them approved by HEW.
Mr. Echeverria stated that there was concern in the Planning
Board had there been an opportunity to plan the location
of the facility with the University, the State Planning
Board would not have selected the northernmost location
which had been chosen.
Mr. Humphrey suggested some clarification might be useful.
He noted that the area selected for the Health Related Sci-
ence facility was approved by the Board of Regents several
years ago. He suggested that if there was concern about the
location it need not have waited until now to be expressed.
(Note to Minutes: The ten acre site was dedicated to the
School of Medical Sciences in January, 1968.)
Mr. Pine agreed, noting that he had discussed the location
of the facility with Mr. Hancock, and that Mr. Berger of the
State Planning Board staff had worked with the University
staff in developing the plans. He also pointed out that the
Skidmore, Owings, Merrill master plan for UNR had dedicated
the area on which the building is to be located to the
Professional Colleges.
Mr. Echeverria stated that he was not aware of the proposed
location until the final plans were submitted to the State
Planning Board for review.
Mr. Humphrey pointed out that under the basic agreement
between the Board of Regents and the State Planning Board
there is no obligation to inform the State Planning Board
when the project is not funded from State monies. He noted
the University and the State Planning Board had developed
a specific agreement for the Health Related facility, ap-
proved by both Boards, and the agreement had been followed
by the staffs of the two Boards. He continued by stating
that he believed the present basic agreement is important
and necessary and pointed out that the University Adminis-
tration does not recommend amendment to the agreement.
Mr. Empey suggested perhaps the Board of Regents did not
look at the function of the State Planning Board as he did.
He said he believed the Planning Board is obligated to de-
termine future needs of the State agencies and because of
shortage of land should integrate planning as far out in the
future as possible. He suggested that an addition be made
to the basic agreement to provide for site selection by the
State Planning Board.
Dr. Anderson moved that it be the policy of the Board of
Regents that the State Planning Board be notified of prelim-
inary site selection in case they wished to express a dif-
ference of opinion. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris.
Mr. Steninger pointed out that this was contrary to the
Chancellor's recommendation, endorsed by the other Univer-
sity Officers, and stated he would prefer to have the Uni-
versity retain the option. Dr. Anderson stated that his
recommendation called for consultation only.
Mr. Bilbray moved that Dr. Anderson's motion be tabled and
the Board of Regents continue under its present agreement
with the State Planning Board. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger and carried with the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Hug, Mr. Morris
Yes - Mr. Bilbray, Mrs. Knudtsen, Mr. Mc Dermott,
Mr. Steninger, Miss Thompson
Abstain - Mr. Jacobsen
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion as contained in Ref. K. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Dermott, carried without dissent.
For clarification, the following recommendation of the
Chancellor was restated as follows:
(1) The agreement between the University and the State
Planning Board continue in effect for those capital
improvement projects involving State funds.
(2) The University continue to maintain primary responsi-
bility for projects not involving any State funds, with
the State Planning Board serving in a consultive capac-
ity by agreement between the State Planning Board and
the University for each project.
(3) The University maintain responsibility for Campus proj-
ects with the understanding that the Campus master
plans will be adhered to as closely as is feasible but
that it is a plan which is subject to amendment.
(4) Additional State funding be solicited to further accel-
erate the University capital improvement projects.
(5) The excellent cooperation between the State Planning
Board staff and the University staff be maintained to
resolve problems of a mutual nature related to the
University's capital needs.
Mr. Hug moved that when a site has been selected by the
Board of Regents, the State Planning Board be informed of
that site selection so that the Board of Regents is assured
that the site has been called to their attention. Motion
seconded by Mr. Anderson, carried without dissent.
11. Matching Funds for Nursing Student Loan Program
President Miller reported that the UNR Nursing Student Loan
Program has received an additional allocation of $3,214
requiring a matching contribution of 1/9 or $357. He re-
quested that the required matching funds be provided by a
transfer of $357 from the Goodfellow Loan Fund. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
12. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000
A. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened April 7, 1971
for a contract with the Renewable Natural Resources
Department, College of Agriculture, to conduct aerial
photography over a 2,000 square mile area in Las Vegas
and Central Nevada. One bid was received: Interna-
tional Imaging Systems, Mountain View, Calif. - $8,900.
President Miller recommended award of the contract to
International Imaging Systems. Funds are avilable from
the Department of the Interior. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Miss Thompson, car-
ried without dissent above recommendation be approved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened April 9 for the
purchase of a Multi-Channel Analyzer System to be used
by the Nuclear Engineering Department, College of Engi-
neering, to identify substances that are radio-active
and to measure the gamma rays emitted by radio isotopes.
Bids were received as follows:
Nuclear Data, Inc., Palatine, Illinois $ 5,931
Northern Scientific, Menlo Park, California 8,300
Nuclear Diodes, Inc., Prairie View, Illinois 8,350
Nuclear Chicago, Cupertino, California 9,700
Canberra Industries, Meriden, Connecticut 11,860
President Miller recommended award of the contract to
Nuclear Data, Inc., Palatine, Illinois, in the amount of
$5,931. Funds are available from AEC grant funds and
Departmental funds. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Steninger,
carried wtihout dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
C. Mr. Pine reported that the College of Agriculture has
requested the lease-purchase of a Freeman Hay Baler for
the Main Station Farm, at a total cost of $13,765 to be
paid in four annual installments of $2,500 and a fifth
year final payment of $3,765.
President Miller recommended approval, noting that funds
are available from Federal and State allocations to the
College.
Mr. Bilbray moved that this matter be tabled until the
May meeting at which time information be provided con-
cerning amount of hay baled annually and cost of compar-
able balers. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried
without dissent.
13. Report of Purchase
President Miller reported that in March, the Administration
was authorized to receive bids and award a contract for the
purchase of water distribution equipment for use in Newlands
Project, contingent upon appropriation of the required funds
by the State Legislature. AB 157, appropriating $19,829,
was passed and the equipment purchased from four suppliers,
each low bidders on specified items, at a total cost of
$8,909.24.
14. Health Related Science Building
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened April 7, 1971 for
construction of the Health Related Science building. Six
bids were received:
Johnson and Mape Construction Co., Sacramento $624,500
Capriotti-Lemon and Associates 630,944
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. 633,515
Leonard W. Smith Construction Co. 642,137
Walker Boudwin Construction Co. 660,356
A. S. Johnson Construction Co. 666,129
A review of the project funding and estimative budget as
approved by the Board of Regents, February 12-13, 1971 was
included with the agenda, as follows:
Funding
"Non-appropriated funds available to Regents" $ 300,000
Kellogg Fund Grant 60,000
H. E. W. Grant 686,010
$1,046,010
Project Budget
Architect/Engineer $ 55,730
Site Investigation 2,135
Construction 782,145
Contingency 14,000
Movable Equipment 149,000
Inspection 12,000
Access Road & Outside Utilities 31,000
$1,046,010
President Miller requested approval to recommend the low bid
of Johnson and Mape Construction Co. to the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare for acceptance. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
15. Extension of Heat Trench
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened April 14, 1971 for
extension of the Heat Trench to the site of the College of
Education building, UNR. Funding for the project was auth-
orized at the November, 1970 meeting with $100,000 to be
allocated from the UNR Capital Improvement Fee Account.
Bids received were:
Harker & Harker $ 94,553
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. 102,480
Savini Construction Co. 118,400
President Miller recommended award of the contract to
Harker & Harker. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
16. Large Animal Facility
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened April 22, 1971 for
construction of the Large Animal Facility, UNR; however, all
bids were rejected and the project will be rebid.
17. Progress of University Projects
Mr. Pine filed a status report on capital improvement proj-
ects under the supervision of the Director of Physical
Plant, UNR. A report from the State Planning Board was also
distributed. (Both reports are on file in the Chancellor's
Office.)
18. Memorial Statement
President Miller presented, with his endorsement, a recom-
mendation by the faculty of the College of Arts and Science,
UNR that the following statement in memory of Dean Frederick
Wood be adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION #71-11
Dr. Frederick Wood was born December 17, 1889 in Zionsville,
Indiana, and died December 4, 1970 in Lake Worth, Florida.
After schooling in his native state, he received the B. A.
degree of the University of Wisconsin in 1915 and the M. A.
a year later and served as instructor in Engineering
Mathematics for two years there.
He served as First Lieutenant, U. S. Army Field Artillery,
in World War I and saw action in the Moselle River area in
France. He returned to the University of Wisconsin as an
instructor and received his Ph. D. degree in 1923. There-
after, he was Head of the Department of Mathematics at the
State Normal Schools in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Lake Forest
College, Georgia, Wesleyan College and Hamline University,
where he also held a Deanship. He became Dean of the Col-
lege of Arts and Science at the University of Nevada in 1938
and continued in that position until he retired in 1955.
During World War II he assumed additional heavy responsibil-
ities as Academic Director of Army Training Programs.
He was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advance-
ment of Science and belonged to the American Mathematical
Society, Mathematical Association of America, Scabbard and
Blade, Gamma Alpha, Sigma Xi and Phi Kappa Phi. He has
served as a regional Chairman of the Mathematical Associa-
tion of America. He was regarded as an outstanding teacher
of mathematics and many of his students have gone on to
distinguished careers in the field. As Dean of the largest
College during a period of considerable expansion, Dean Wood
was certainly one of the most influential faculty members
and a major contributor to the progress and development of
his College and the University.
After retirement, Dean Wood divided his time between homes
in Florida and upper Michigan. He is survived by his wife,
Frances, and sons Frederick, Jr., Physician of Kenosha, Wis-
consin, and Donald, Nuclear Physicist of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, 5 grandchildren, and 7 brothers and sisters.
Although Dean Wood never sought the spotlight, he was a
strong man and his efforts to solve the problems and raise
the standards of this University are permanently memorial-
ized in traditions and procedures which we still follow.
There have been few men who have done more that was good
for any University than Frederick Wood did for this one.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Morris, carried with-
out dissent that the above memorial statement be adopted.
19. Provisional Graduate Standing Category
President Zorn presented, with his endorsement, a recommen-
dation by the UNLV Graduate Council for a new policy per-
taining to provisional graduate standing, as follows:
A student who has been denied admission to Graduate
Standing because of an overall undergraduate grade
point average of less than 2.50 may be granted ad-
mission as a Provisional Standing student upon ap-
proval of the Department Chairman, the Dean of the
College and the Graduate Dean. Provisional Standing
may be changed to Graduate Standing upon successful
completion of one semester of full-time graduate
study -- specifically, a minimum of 9 credit hours
previously approved by the Department Chairman. 10
weeks of full-time graduate study in a single Summer
may be regarded as equivalent (9 course credits would
constitute an acceptable full load during the 2 sessions
of the Summer).
A student may not remain on Provisional status for
more than one semester. It is the student's responsi-
bility at the end of the semester to file for a change
of status. Change of status must be effected prior
to the close of the late registration period. Should
change in status not be effected, the result will be
denial of admission to Graduate Standing through the
Provisional Standing procedure. The GRE route, how-
ever, will still be open.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Summer,
1971.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
20. Graduate Student Organization, UNLV
President Zorn recalled that in April, 1970, the Board ap-
proved a Graduate Student Organization at UNLV, approved
the assessment of a $2 per semester fee, but deferred ap-
proval of a proposed Constitution. He noted that he would
not recommend further consideration of the Constitution.
He also noted that collection of the $2 per semester fee
was never implemented. In view of the above, President Zorn
recommended that recognition of the Graduate Organization be
withdrawn and the assessment of the $2 per semester fee be
rescinded. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Morris, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
21. Report of Disciplinary Cases
President Zorn reported for the period December 15, 1970
through March 15, 1971, there have been no complaints filed
at UNLV under the provisions of the Interim Rules. He noted
that during this period a former student was involved in
violence and harassment directed at several UNLV students
but left the Campus upon request.
22. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000
Mr. Westfall reported that bids were requested from five
suppliers for the purchase of eight teletypes and auxiliary
equipment to be used in a statistical laboratory in the
Mathematics Department. One bid was received from Eastern
Dynamics Corporation for $7,124.
President Zorn recommended approval of the purchase with
funds from an NSF grant. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Morris, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
23. Transfer of Funds
President Zorn recalled that in December, 1967, the Board of
Regents, upon the recommendation of Dr. Moyer, authorized
the use of Football Gifts Fund monies (i. e., money collect-
ed from Athletic Boosters) for expansion of the locker
room in the gymnasium. The total cost of the expansion was
$27,339.80 of which $20,916.82 was from gift funds.
President Zorn noted that Regent Morris had requested that
the Board authorize the repayment of this fund in order that
its chronic deficit might be overcome and each year's
operation become self-supporting.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that had the Football Gift Account
not been used for this purpose the cost would have been paid
either from Buildings and Grounds operating monies or the
Capital Improvement Fee Fund. He recommended $20,916.82
be transferred from the UNLV Capital Improvement Fee Fund
(510-860-3760) to the UNLV Intercollegiate Athletics (spec-
ifically, Football 1-40-261-5611).
Chancellor Humphrey also noted the inclusion of an analysis
of the UNLV Capital Improvement Fee Fund with the agenda
(identified as Ref. I and filed with permanent minutes).
He stated the fund will have an unencumberred balance June
30, 1971 of $47,000. In July a bond service payment of
$109,000 is due which will temporarily put the fund in a
deficit position if the Performing Arts building payment is
also made; however, Fall 1971 receipts will be adequate to
again bring the fund into balance.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the transfer as
requested.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
24. Confirmation of Interfund Loan
President Zorn noted that in February, 1967, the Board of
Regents adopted a policy for the use of Capital Improvement
Fee monies which included the use of thse monies as loans to
"dormitory and dining hall bond debt service funds in the
event such funds are unable to meet their annual payments".
Such loans were, however, to be submitted to the Board of
Regents for approval. In developing the FY 1970 Financial
Statements, it was determined that three loans from the UNLV
Capital Improvement Fee Fund had been made to UNLV residence
hall and dining commons debt service accounts without refer-
ence to the Board of Regents. These were:
Fall, 1967 $50,350
Spring, 1968 25,000
Spring, 1970 26,300
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that, for the record, these
interfund loans be approved, with the understanding that
such loans shall not be made in the future without prior
approval by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
25. Request for Right of Way and Easement
Mr. Westfall presented a request from the Nevada Power
Company for a right of way grant and an electrical sub-
station easement at UNLV. The right of way will extend from
the north boundary of the Campus to the site of the new sub-
station to be built to service the Education and Humanities
buildings and future buildings in the area, continuing in a
north-south line between the Chemistry building and the
Education building. This will, he noted, provide a power
loop connecting an existing electrical sub-station with the
one to be constructed. All wiring will be underground. The
easement requested is over an easement already granted to
the Clark County Sewer District.
President Zorn recommended approval. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred, noting that the right of way grant document has
been reviewed and approved as to form by Deputy Attorney
General Barbagelata.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
26. Report of the Committee on the Developing University
President Zorn reviewed the report of the Committee on the
Developing University and some of the provisions for reor-
ganization of UNLV which are contained in the recommenda-
tions of the Committee. Action will be requested at the May
meeting. (Report is on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
27. Upon motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Hug, the supple-
mental agenda was accepted for consideration by the Board.
28. Matching Funds for Nursing Student Loan Program
President Zorn reported that the UNLV Nursing Student Loan
Program has received an additional allocation of $8,582,
requiring a matching contribution of 1/9 or $954. He
requested approval of a transfer of the required matching
funds from the Lowell Daniels Endowment Income Account
(4-029-6503).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
29. Mr. Bilbray commented that the University funds had been ex-
pended to have a fence erected around the construction site
of the Performing Arts Center to protect young children who
wander onto the Campus, particularly on weekends. However,
he stated, the contractor has on several occasions left the
gate open so the possible danger to children still exists.
Mr. Bilbray moved that the construction company be requested
by the University Administration to keep the gates locked.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
30. Selection of Architects and Engineers
Chancellor Humphrey reported that an effort to expedite the
capital improvement program approved by the 1971 Legisla-
ture, the State architects/engineers for the following
projects:
A. Site Development, UNR - Mr. Pine recommended the firm of
d'Autremont, Helms and Associates, Los Angeles, to serve
as architect/engineer for this project consisting pri-
marily of addition of heat generator and extension of
the heat trench to the Gymnasium and Church of Fine
Arts. President Miller concurred. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
B. Community College Instructional Building, ECC - Dr.
Donnelly recommended that three firms be nominated by
the Board of Regents with the final selection to be
made by the State Planning Board. Firms recommended
were:
Raymond Hellman, Reno
Arne Purhonen, Elko
Hewitt Wells, Reno
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Steninger,
carried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
C. Chancellor Humphrey reported that the architects for the
Physical Education Complexes were selected by architec-
tural competition; Mr. James Mc Daniel for the UNLV
project and Mr. Ted Selden for the UNR project. He also
noted that Boyle Engineers of Las Vegas had been retain-
ed by the State Planning Board for the UNLV Landscaping
and Site Development project.
Mr. Hug spoke about the architect for the UNLV Physical
Education Complex, asking if there was any way to take
action to insure this project is designed within the
money available. He recalled that the last two projects
designed by Mr. Mc Daniel had exceeded the estimated
budget by substantial amounts. He requested that Mr.
Mc Daniel be advised of the Board's concern.
31. Request to Establish Bank Account
President Miller requested authorization to establish a bank
account at United California Bank, Terminal Annex, Los
Angeles, California, to be used to deposit payments made by
UNR students in repayment of NDSL loans. Withdrawals will
be made on a weekly basis to presently established accounts
in the Reno area. Signature authority for withdrawals was
recommended for: Henry Hattori
Daniel Pease
Edward L. Pine
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
32. Proposed Salary Schedule
Dr. Donnelly presented a proposed salary schedule for
Community College Division professional staff for 1971-72.
(Schedule identified as Ref. J and filed with permanent
minutes.) Comparative data was also distributed at meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Steninger, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that proposed salary schedule be approved.
33. Approval of Signature Authority
Dr. Donnelly reported that Elko Community College presently
has a $500 Petty Cash Account on deposit at Nevada National
Bank. He recommended the following signature authority for
withdrawals from this account: Elmer L. Kuntz
Sue M. Ballew
Bernard Sadowski
Marie P. Adair
Dr. Donnelly noted that the College also has a depository
account and recommended that the above persons be authorized
for the Night Depository Agreement covering this account.
Signature authority for payment from the depository account
rests with UNR Controller's Office. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Steninger, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
34. Business Technology Programs, UNR-CCD
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in March the Board re-
quested UNR and CCD consult concerning the transfer of the
Business Technology Program, presently administered at NTI,
to the Community College Division July 1, 1971. He noted
that President Miller and Director Donnelly and their staffs
have developed an agreement, involving the use of General
University Extension, whereby students presently enrolled at
NTI in the Business Techology Program may complete the pro-
gram by attending classes in the Community College Division
but receive the associate degree from UNR. (Agreement
identified as Ref. L and filed with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Steninger, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the agreement be approved.
35. Administration of University Endowment Fund
Chancellor Humphrey noted that in March, information was
requested concerning the brokerage firms used by First
National Bank in its administration of the University's
endowment account. He presented a letter from Mr. E. Thayer
Bigelow, Senior Vice President, explaining the bank's pro-
cedure (letter identified as Ref. M and filed with permanent
minutes).
36. Student Evaluation of Instruction
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the November, 1970
meeting of the Board, a motion was passed which directed the
Presidents of UNR and UNLV and the Director of CCD to
"consider and of UNR develop, facilities to a plan for
implementation of a student evaluation of faculty with the
understanding that the Board would assist in funding such a
program, with the amount of funding to be determined follow-
ing presentation of the proposals in March, 1971." At the
March, 1971 meeting the following proposals were presented:
(a) President Zorn distributed a "Survey of Student Opinion
of Teaching, Sequence of Course Evaluation Procedures"
for Spring, 1971 and a cost estimate as follows:
Cost of commercial printing of
4,000 copies of course evaluation
book $2,800 to $3,000
Cost of key punching data 150
Labor cost (student writers and testers
and a programmer) 850
Total estimated cost $3,800 to $4,000
A charge of $.25 per copy was proposed for books sold
to students.
(b) President Miller presented a "Report on Teacher Educa-
tion by Students" which reported on a survey conducted
December, 1970. Participation was voluntary on the
part of the faculty and 28% of the UNR teaching faculty
partipated.
(c) Director Donnelly presented a proposal to use the
"Institutional Self-Study Service" of the American
College Testing Program. This service "provides a
comprehensive research report that allows students to
express their opinions about many aspects of the insti-
tution and about their development in various areas."
Chancellor Humphrey made the following recommendations:
(1) That the out-of-pocket costs of student evaluations of
faculty be divided into two categories:
(a) costs related to gathering and compiling data; and
(b) printing of the results.
(2) That in view of the Board's attitude of support of this
project and Administration's commitment, $4,000 each
be made available from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Fund to UNR and UNLV and $200 to the Elko
Community College;
(3) That any unused funds be returned to the fund; and
(4) That each President decide whether a charge is to be
made for copies of the documents.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
37. Proposed Changes in Titles
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in March the Board agreed
to the inclusion on this agenda, for action, a recommenda-
tion the titles of the Directors of DRI and CCD be changed
to President. Subsequent to that meeting he noted that a
resolution had been received from the Elko Community College
Advisory Board opposing any change in the title of the
President of Elko Community College.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that despite the expressed oppo-
sition by the Elko Community College Advisory Board, he
wished to recommend that:
(1) The title of the Director of DRI be changed to
President, effective immediately;
(2) The title of the Director of CCD be changed to
President, effective immediatley;
(3) The title of the President of Elko Community College
be changed to Executive Vice President, effective
immediately;
(4) The title of the executive officer of future Community
Colleges be that of Executive Vice President; and
(5) Article VI of the Board of Regents By-Laws be amended
to accommodate the change in titles.
A proposed amendment was submitted (identified as Ref. P and
filed with permanent minutes) for first reading with final
adoption to occur at the meeting in May.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Miss Thompson, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
38. Change in Meeting Dates
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the June meeting is presently
scheduled for June 11-12 in Las Vegas. This date follows
the May 28-29 meeting in Elko by only two weeks. He recom-
mended the June meeting be cancelled, noting that the July
meeting is scheduled for July 16-17 in Reno.
Motion by Mr. Steninger, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Board resumed at 2:00 P.M., Saturday,
April 14, 1971 in the Center for Religion and Life, Reno. All
Regents, officers and staff present the previous day were again
in attenance.
Discussion resumed on Item 7, ASUN Fees
President Miller again presented his recommendation concern-
ing the student portion of funding for intercollegiate
athletics as follows:
1. That the present $7.50 allocation be retained and not
increased.
2. That this portion of the ASUN fee be separated out as an
athletic fee so that the ASUN fee would be $20.00, the
athletic fee, a separate fee, would be $7.50.
3. That for the present, $.50 of the present $7.50 fee be
allocated to women's intercollegiate athletics. This
ratio of the allocation should be reviewed annually by
the President's Office with an appropriate recommenda-
tion to the Board of Regents.
4. That a subcommittee of the Intercollegiate Athletics
Board made up of an equal number of students and faculty
be asked to review and make recommendations to the
President's Office on estimative budgets for
intercollegiate athletics.
5. These estimative budgets with the President's recommen-
dation would be submitted in the usual course to the
Board of Regents.
Mr. Bilbray expressed opposition to acting on this matter,
noting the item was brought forward for information with
action to be taken in May. He moved that action be deferred
until May. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris.
Motion to defer failed with two affirmative and seven
negative votes.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved that President Miller's recommendation
be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger.
Dr. Anderson moved to amend the motion to provide $1 per
year ($.50 per semester) increase in the fee to be allocat-
ed to women's athletics. Motion to amend seconded by Mr.
Morris.
Motion to amend failed with six negative and three
affirmative votes.
Dr. Anderson moved to table until the May meeting. Motion
to table seconded by Mr. Morris, failed with three
affirmative and six negative votes.
Mr. Mc Dermott's motion to approve President Miller's recom-
mendation carried with Mr. Morris and Dr. Anderson opposing.
39. Report of Current Classes with Enrollment of Less than Ten
Students
Chancellor Humphrey noted that, at the request of Miss
Thompson, Institutional Studies Officer, Mr. K. D. Jessup,
compiled a list of all classes presently taught at UNR and
UNLV with enrollment of less than ten students. Miss
Thompson had requested this matter be scheduled for discus-
sion and copies of the report were distributed, accompanied
by her memorandum, as follows:
I asked for information concerning classes in which
enrollment is under 10. The Chancellor's Office sup-
plied me with the following lists. They are broken
down to show the name of the instructor, whether he
has tenure or not, the discipline and course number,
whether it is regularly scheduled or an independent
study course, as well as the enrollment figure.
I am upset at the figures these list presents. There
is a total of 367 courses offered at UNR involving
256 faculty members and 190 at UNLV involving 99
faculty members. Of these at Reno, there are 167
which are independent courses, 201 regularly sched-
uled courses and 1 listed as both. At Las Vegas,
there are 76 independent courses, 114 on the regular
schedule and 8 listed as both. My counting could be
off a little but I cannot understand how any class
can be both regularly scheduled and an independent
course which is entirely between one or two students
and one given faculty member.
I have not checked it out completely, but I know that
in at least one Department at UNLV, the professor is
given no credit for his independent study courses.
This means that all such courses are completely in
addition to his regular teaching load. This is only
right in my opinion, since by the title of the course
itself, the work of the student is independent of the
professor and therefore should take about four hours
of faculty time per semester. Should independent
study involve more faculty time than this, I would
have to conclude that the study isn't very independent
and, therefore, set up just to indulge the personal
interest of one or two students.
If we, as Regents, have the good of the most number
of students as one of our prime goals, then we should
take a long, careful look at these lists and the facts
they represent, and note that a great many faculty
hours are expended for a relative few and faculty hours
mean money, and that's something we're complaining about
being short of. How can we continue to justify using
faculty salaries for a few upper division or graduate
students and then have to either eliminate lower divi-
sion classes for lack of faculty or increase class size
to such a number that there is only time for lecture
and discussion is prohibitive? Many of the faculty
listed have tenure. Is it that we allow all these few-
student classes to continue because we are bound to pro-
vide classes for the professors with tenured contracts?
If this latter is the case, then it is my firm belief
that we should take a very critical look at our tenure
system. There is little doubt that most faculty would
rather teach small classes of upper division students,
but let me say again that we fail the greatest number
by serving only a few. It would be wonderful if we
had sufficient funds available to hire faculty to
serve both ends, but we don't and aren't likely to be
in that enviable position for a number of years to
come. So I feel that as officials elected by the
people of this State, we would be derelict in our duty
to them and ourselves if we do not try to balance our
own efforts to serve the ends for which our University
is dedicated and provide a better education for the
most number of students at the lower academic level.
This was started as a mere compilation of the figures
contained within the two lists attached, but I have
elaborated because I feel strongly about the posi-
tion the University is in and want to diminish the
areas within which we have so recently come under
attack.
Miss Thompson explained that her purpose in requesting this
be brought to the Board for discussion was to bring atten-
tion to what appears to be an unreasonable number of faculty
dedicated to a small number of students.
Miss Thompson also asked for clarification on the methods
used to determine a faculty member's teaching load. Explan-
ations were offered by President Zorn and President Miller
which indicated that the situation varies from one individ-
ual to another or from Department to Department depending
on the circumstances but all factors are considered in
reaching a computation.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he believed the comments
offered by Miss Thompson were important and the implications
of the study done at her request will be dealt with in the
preparation of the Work Program which will come to the Board
in May.
Extension of Interim Rules
Upon motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Miss Thompson,
the Interim Rules were extended until the next meeting of
the Board scheduled for May 28-29, 1971.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
(Mrs.) Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
04-23-1971