April 28-29, 1962
04-28-1962
Pages 183-206
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
April 28, 1962
The Board of Regents met on Saturday, April 28, 1962, in room
205, Morrill Hall, Reno Campus. Present: Regents Anderson,
Arnold, Broadbent, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Hug, Lombardi, Magee;
Engineer Rogers, Business Manager Humphrey, Executive Vice Pres-
ident Young, and President Armstrong. Chief Deputy Attorney
General Porter was present as Legal Adviser. Reporters Laxalt
and Bean covered the meeting for the Press. Messrs. Hancock and
Littlefield were present from the State Planning Board for the
items pertaining to the building program.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Grant,
who officially welcomed Procter Hug, Jr., appointed by Governor
Sawyer to fill the vacancy on the Board.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1962, were ap-
proved, upon motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell,
and unanimous vote.
2. Approval of Check Registers
President Armstrong recommended approval of the Check Reg-
isters submitted by the Business Office (attached).
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the Check Registers be
approved.
3. Transfer of Budgeted Funds
Dean Basta had submitted application to participate in the
National Defense Student Loan Program for the period of
July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 in the amount of $105,000.
Under provisions of the Act, the University must contribute
$10,300 to the program. President Armstrong recommended
approval of transfer of this sum from Alice Dimmitt Endow-
ment Income (Acct. #51-7002) to National Defense Student
Loan Fund (Acct. #61-4001).
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the above funds transfer be approved.
4. Acceptance of Gifts
President Armstrong presented a list of gifts which had been
received by the University and recommended offical accept-
ance by the Board of Regents, as follows:
For the Library, Reno Campus
From Regent Fred Anderson - "Medical Physiology", inscribed
by the author.
From Weld Arnold - "A Short History of Astronomy from Earl-
iest Times through the Nineteenth Century", "Proceedings of
the Academy of Political Science", January 1962, "The New
Look in Foreign Aid", and "The Observatory - A Review of
Astronomy".
From Professor John R. Gottardi, University of Nevada -
Victor Hugo "Novels", volumes 1-5.
From Congressman Walter S. Baring - 11 books on miscellan-
eous subjects.
From Mr. Bill Lohse, President of Student Union Board - "The
American College".
From Dr. Earl A. Loomis, New York - his book, "The Self in
Pilgrimage".
From Mr. F. A. Zimmerman, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Com-
pany, San Francisco - 4 books on miscellaneous subjects.
From Dr. and Mrs. Hermann B. F. Seyfarth, Reno - 25 volumes
of "The History of Nations".
From Mr. Sewell Thomas, Denver, Colorado - his book,
"Silhouettes of Charles S. Thomas" (for the Mines Library).
From Mr. Leslie B. Gray, Reno - $300 toward the purchase of
12 additions to the Burns Collection.
From Regent Fred Anderson - $15 to be used for the Depart-
ment of Nuclear Engineering, in memory of George S. Jolly.
From Miss Grace and Anne Rice, Reno - $5 to be used for the
Orvis School of Nursing, in memory of George S. Jolly.
From Dr. Harumi Befu, Department of Psychology, Anthropology
& Sociology - microcard edition of his book, "Preceramic
Japan".
From Bob Young (alumnus) and Mrs. Young, Whittier, Calif. -
two books written by them, "Sunday Dreamer" and "The Girl
from Boothill".
From Dean James E. Adams, College of Agriculture - "History
of the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society", Part II.
From Mr. Erskine Caldwell, San Francisco, California - "Say,
Is This the USA?", inscribed in memory of Newton Crumley.
From Senator Howard W. Cannon - "Orbital Flight of John H.
Glenn, Jr.", a hearing before the Senate Committee on
Aeronautical and Space Sciences.
From Dr. William F. Fort, Jr., California Free Enterprise
Association - 16 books.
From General Hyun Joon Shin, Reno - stamps, one of the
University Seal and one showing the tower of Morrill Hall,
for the Special Collections Room.
From Professor Ronald R. Williams, Department of Music -
"Noah" and other compositions by himself.
From Associated Women Students, University of Nevada - ap-
proximately $1,483 from their special account for purchase
of books.
From Dr. Forrest R. Holdcamper, Washington, D. C. - $25 for
purchase of books in the following order of preference -
first, books on Nevada History; second, books on Western
History; third, books on general United States History.
From various donors for the Newton Hunt Crumley Memorial
Book Fund - $6,303.05 (including the amount reported at the
last meeting of the Board).
For the Library, Las Vegas Campus
From Congressman Walter Baring - "Congressional Directory"
and "Biographical Directory of the American Congress".
From Mr. Collins K. Billings, Las Vegas - one book.
From Catherine Boyer, Las Vegas - 5 novels, and "Clark
County Assessment Lists".
From Senator Howard W. Cannon - "Congressional Directory"
and books and pamphlets.
From Cecil B. De Mille Trust - "The Autobiography of Cecil
B. De Mille".
From Mr. Phillip Earl, Boulder City - 1 Philosophy book.
From Dr. Paul C. Harris, North Las Vegas - "Variety - 56th
Anniversary Edition".
From Mr. Jon Harrison, Las Vegas - "The Bluebook of American
History".
From Jewel Joyce, Las Vegas - 44 College textbooks.
From Mrs. Harvey E. Luce, Las Vegas - 13 books on miscellan-
eous subjects.
From the Mechanical Packing Association, Inc. - "The Hand-
book of Mechanical Packing & Gasket Materials".
From Mr. Peter Miller, Las Vegas - 4 books.
From Mrs. Agness D. Mitchell, Las Vegas - "Phonics for
Children".
From Dr. Sigrid Moe, Nevada Southern Regional Division - 3
novels.
From the National Foundation, Clark County Chapter - 2
books.
From Mr. C. F. Newmann, Las Vegas - "Colorado River Commis-
sion of Nevada".
From Mr. Charles Rosenkranz, Las Vegas - 250 books on Math-
ematics and Engineering.
From Mr. W. M. Brown - "Transactions of the Metallurgical
Society of AIME".
From Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Burdick, Las Vegas - 45 non-fiction
books and 21 modern fiction and classics.
From the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation, New York -
"Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts (1639-1702)".
From the Southern District of the Nevada Society of Public
Accountants - renewal of the "Federal Tax Guide Service"
for two years in the amount of $94.
Miscellaneous
From International Business Machines Corporation - $50 to
match the contribution of Mr. John A. Goetz, Jr., a graduate
of the University of Nevada.
From the Nevada State Bar Association - $100 for the Jour-
nalism Department Discretionary Fund.
From Mrs. Frank Russell Payne, Palm Springs, California -
$200 for the Music Department Discretionary Fund.
From the following donors for the "Italian Immigration Fund"
to be used by Dr. Wilbur Shepperson of the Department of
History and Political Science to further his study on im-
migration of Italian peoples:
Mrs. Evelyn E. Di Pietro, Sparks - $20
Mr. Stephen D. Maffini, San Francisco, California - $50
Sons of Italy, San Francisco, California - $50
From various donors - $502.15 to the Music Concert Series
at Nevada Southern Regional Division.
From various donors in memory of William N. Ireland, father
of Bill Ireland of the Department of Health, Physical Edu-
cation and Recreation - $160 to the Wolf Club Loan Fund.
From the Nevada Bank of Commerce, Reno - $50 for the Mathe-
matics Contest.
From Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Day, Tucson, Arizona - $18.75 for
purchase of a class E, U. S. Treasury Bond to be presented
at the Governor's Day Ceremony.
From an anonymous donor - $750 for the President's Discre-
tionary Fund.
From an anonymous admirer of Robert Petrini - a loving cup
in his memory to be inscribed with the name of an outstand-
ing student each year who emulates Robert Petrini.
From Western Electric Company, San Leandro, California - two
semiconductor experimental kits for the Electrical Engineer-
ing Department.
From Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company, Sacramento,
California - offer to contribute to the Electrical Engineer-
ing Department quantities of technical papers, catalog ma-
terial, reference books, and guest lecturers on a compli-
mentary basis, plus a substantial discount on most equip-
ment purchased for educational purposes; and from Mr.
Richard P. Ash, Sales Engineer of the firm, $25 as a per-
sonal contribution.
From Bently Nevada Corporation, Minden - $40 toward an
Electrical Engineering Special Projects Fund.
From Reno Lions Club - $250 from their Club Charities Fund
to provide reading tapes for the use of blind persons in
this area under the sponsorship of Dr. Miller's Speech
Class.
Scholarships
From the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants -
$200
From John J. Ascuaga, Sparks Nugget - $500
From Bew H. Fong, The New China Club - $500
From the Western Electronic Education Fund of the Western
Electronic Manufacturers Association, Los Angeles, Califor-
nia - $500 "to encourage students to enter the field of
Electronic Engineering or one of its related scientific
fields".
From the China Lake Branch, American Association of Univer-
sity Women - $100 for Miss Marian Snearly (special scholar-
ship).
From Sales Executives Club of Northern Nevada - $200 for
prizes of scholarships in the Marketing Department, College
of Business Administration.
From Quota Club of Reno - $50 for the Orvis School of Nurs-
ing.
From the Reno Business and Professional Women's Club - $200
with the request that the name of their scholarship be
changed to "The Felice Cohn Scholarship Fund".
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $15,000
representing four annual payments in support of the scholar-
ship program for Agriculture and Home Economics.
From Kennecott Copper Corporation, New York - $1000 for
scholarship in the Mackay School of Mines and $1000 as a
grant-in-aid.
From various donors - $194 to the Carrie Brooks Layman
Scholarship Fund in memory of Joseph B. Layman, Librarian,
Emeritus.
From the Estate of Alma Holmshaw - $300 representing partial
distribution of the cash on hand, to be added to the Harry
F. Holmshaw Scholarship Fund.
From Mrs. J. A. Mc Kinnon, San Mateo, California - $50 to be
credited to the Mable Mc Vicar Batjer Memorial Scholarship
Fund.
From the Twentieth Century Club, Reno - $25 to be used as a
scholarship for the Speech Department and to be known as
"The Twentieth Century Club Theater Award".
Bequest
The Will of Edward J. Questa contains the following provi-
sion:
"All of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate
of whatsoever kind or nature, I hereby devise and be-
queath to the UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA to be used for the
purpose of providing scholarships at the University
for deserving graduates of Nevada High Schools who
have been active participants in the 4-H Program or,
in the event the 4-H Program is discontinued for any
reason, for Nevada High School graduates who are in-
terested in engaging in agricultural studies at the
University of Nevada. The devise and bequest hereby
made shall be administered by the President and Board
of Regents, or successor governing body of the Uni-
versity of Nevada, and shall be known as the E. J.
QUESTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND. It is my wish that, insofar
as possible, the fund created hereby shall be a per-
manent scholarship fund, but the Administrators of the
fund are authorized to invade the principal as well as
the interest of the fund, if, in their opinion, it is
necessary or desirable."
Grants
From United States Air Force, Office of Aerospace Research,
Washington, D. C. - $84,930 for the support of research
entitled, "Field Emission Studies of Surface Migration of
Refractory Metals" under the direction of Dr. Philip C.
Bettler of the Department of Physics, for a period of ap-
proximately three years.
From the Language Development Section, Division of Higher
Education, Office of Education, Washington, D. C. - $71,200
for a Summer Language Institute for Secondary Teachers of
Spanish, June 18 to August 11, 1962, under the direction of
Dr. C. W. Melz of the Department of Foreign Languages.
From the Link Foundation, New York - $500 to provide assist-
ance in planning programs in aerospace education for teach-
ers and parents, under the direction of Dr. Calvin H. Reed
of the College of Education.
From an anonymous donor - $12,000 in stock and cash for a
study on the immigrant impact on Nevada and for publication
of its results, under the direction of Dr. Wilbur Shepperson
of the Department of History and Political Science.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$19,360 for support of an In-Service Institute in Mathemat-
ics for Secondary School Teachers, under the direction of
Dr. E. M. Beesley of the Department of Mathematics.
From the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D. C. -
$37,900 to continue a project which provides for periodic
analysis of accumulation of radioactive fallout products
in cattle tissues, under the direction of Dr. Clifton
Blincoe, Agricultural Chemist, and Dr. Verle R. Bohman,
Animal Nutritionist.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $130,353
as an additional grant for the Atmospherium-Planetarium
building.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that, where ap-
propriate, a note of thanks be sent to the donor concerned.
5. Building Committee Meeting, March 27, 1962
Dr. Anderson discussed the minutes as follows:
BOARD OF REGENTS BUILDING COMMITTEE
March 27, 1962
Present: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Dr. Lombardi, Vice
President Young, Engineer Rogers, Assistant Engineer Whalen,
Librarian Heron, University Editor Laxalt; Mr. Fitz, Mr.
Hancock, Mr. Littlefield (State Planning Board); Mr. Brooks,
Mrs. Hicks (State Purchasing Office).
Library Furniture:
Members of the Committee studied samples of wood (technical)
furniture, wood shelving and lounge furniture.
Mr. Francis Brooks, State Purchasing Agent, was asked if he
had a statement to make. He quoted a letter of May 12, 1961
from Mr. M. George Bissell, then Secretary of the State
Planning Board, indicating that "there shall be no premium
furniture" for the Noble H. Getchell Library. He reviewed
the actions and discussions that had previously taken place
in connection with the Library furniture and quoted Nevada
Revised Statutes concerning his duties and responsibilities.
His main points on the lounge furniture were that:
(1) No detailed specifications were given.
(2) Complete samples of Herman Miller were not made
available by the company.
(3) Herman Miller is a restrictive line (a "Cadillac
line).
(4) After considerable study, he had come to the
decision that the Robert Johns line would meet
the University's needs at a considerable lower
purchase cost.
His main point on the wood (technical) furniture was that
the California testing laboratory found the samples es-
sentially equivalent.
Dr. Anderson pointed out that the University was concerned
about aesthetic qualities, longevity of service, and other
aspects, in addition to original purchase price.
Mr. Rogers stated that it was his understanding that samples
were to be provided for review and a final decision BEFORE
deliveries were made, but that complete orders already had
been delivered. Mr. Brooks agreed that this had been the
understanding. Mr. Rogers also expressed his concern that
the finish and construction of the wood (technical) furni-
ture did not appear to be equal.
Mr. Hancock said that he had asked Mr. Drieth of the Cali-
fornia testing laboratory if he considered Mid-Century
equivalent to Remington Rand in wood (technical) furniture
and that Mr. Drieth said he did "except for some manufactur-
ing gimmicks".
Mr. Whalen stated that he had talked to Dr. Drieth before
he had analyzed the items, and he then had said he had no
experience with library wood (technical) furniture.
Mr. Heron pointed out that there is pigment in the finish
that darkens the wood and that this is a very thin coat and
might show up easily if scratched or otherwise marred.
Mr. Fitz said that the Legislative Act charges the State
Purchasing Agent with making what amounts to a subjective
decision and that, of course, subjective decisions are apt
to vary. His personal opinion was that structurally the
Remington Rand pieces were superior to Mid-Century and that
the Herman Miller pieces were superior to Robert Johns.
However, in his mind, the substantial price differential
would offset the quality differential.
Dr. Lombardi stated that the University's experience with
Remington Rand for more than 20 years had been very good.
Dr. Anderson expressed the opinion that the University
should accept the Mid-Century line of wood (technical)
furniture if the company would guarantee the furniture.
Mr. Armanko was called in, and he stated that if anything
went wrong in a three year period the company would replace
the items.
Mr. Arnold moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that the wood
(technical) furniture and wood shelving, as recommended by
the State Purchasing Agent be accepted. Motion passed.
The Committee also went on record to the effect that the
Gunlocke chairs were acceptable.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Arnold seconded, that the Herman
Miller line rather than the Robert Johns line be accepted
for all lounge furniture (except the Gunlocke chairs). It
was pointed out that the California testing laboratory had
found that the Robert Johns furniture did not meet speci-
fications. Dr. Anderson reported that several absent
Regents had declared themselves in support of this position.
Motion passed. Mr. Brooks indicated that he thought this
decision could be implemented.
Further study is to be made of the executive desk and the
storage shell before action is taken. These must be match-
ing items of high qualify because they are to be located in
the Special Collections Room. Members of the Committee are
to look at samples in the warehouse and come to a decision
by telephone.
Bidding Procedure:
Mr. Hancock suggested that, in order to avoid problems in
the future, the University, the State Planning Board, and
the State Purchasing Agent should agree to acceptable lines
prior to bidding and that no other bidders should be ac-
cepted unless they submitted their specifications prior to
bidding and all three parties had agreed that their stand-
ards were comparable. This suggestion is to be taken under
study by the Board of Regents.
/s/ Kenneth E. Young
Acting Secretary
Building Committee Meeting, April 27, 1962:
President Armstrong discussed the minutes as follows:
BOARD OF REGENTS BUILDING COMMITTEE
April 27, 1962
The meeting was held in the President's Office and was
called to order at 2:20 P.M.
Present: Regents Grant, Magee, Germain, Elwell, Lombardi,
Arnold, Hug; President Armstrong, Engineer Rogers, Vice
President Young, Business Manager Humphrey, and Mr. Hollett
of the Engineer's Office.
Absent: Dr. Anderson
Mr. Grant presided in the absence of Chairman Fred Anderson.
Proposed Plaque for Engineering Mines Building: The Commit-
tee discussed a proposal by De Longchamps & O'Brien and
Alegre & Harrison that a metal plaque be installed in the
Engineering-Mines building. The Northern Executive Commit-
tee of the State Planning Board had indicated that it did
not favor the installation of such a plaque but that it
would not object if the Board of Regents desire it.
Motion was made and seconded that the University accept the
plaque with a reduction in size to 24 inch width and ac-
cepting the deletions made by the State Planning Board, ex-
cept that the Governor's name should be restored. Motion
passed.
Exterior Mural for Las Vegas Library: The Committee dis-
cussed a recommendation from the State Planning Board that
Kramer & Stone be awarded a commission to carry out an
exterior mural for the new Library on the Las Vegas Campus.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
State Planning Board recommendation be accepted. Motion
passed.
Estates: President Armstrong reported to the Committee that
the residue of the E. J. Questa estate, left to the Univer-
sity, includes the Questa residence in Reno. There is a
question as to whether the residence should be sold as part
of the settlement of the estate or accepted by the Univer-
sity. Hamilton and Marion Mc Caughey of Reno have offered
to purchase the home for $65,000. The President also re-
ported that the Mrs. Lucy Grimes Burton estate, left to the
University, includes the Burton residence in Fallon. The
same question pertains.
The Committee recommended that the matter be referred to Mr.
John Porter, the University's Legal Counsel, for his advice.
Property for Sale: President Armstrong read a letter from
Key Realty, offering to sell to the University for $52,500
a residence at 925 North Virginia Street.
The Committee directed the President to write Kay Realty,
informing that agency that the University at the present has
no funds available for such a purchase.
Trinity Church Property: President Armstrong read a letter
from Mr. Julius Bergen, proposing that the Trinity Church
exchange 17.4 acres of property (valued at $3500 an acre)
for 8.12 acres of Las Vegas Campus property (valued at $7500
an acre). Mr. Bergen also proposed, as an alternative, that
an attempt be made to have Flood Control authorities move
the alignment of the drainage ditch so that there would be
approximately eight acres of land between the ditch and
Flamingo Road.
The President and his staff were directed to continue dis-
cussions with Mr. Bergen relative to the exchange of proper-
ties. The failure of the flood control bond issue negates
Mr. Bergen's second proposal.
President Armstrong read another letter dated April 24, 1962
from Mr. Bergen, requesting the University's reaction to the
proposed sewer easement. The letter stated:
"I am sure you were advised that the $6,000 flood
control bond issue was defeated at Las Vegas by a 2-1
margin, as reported in the Press on April 12th. Per-
haps this development will also come up for consider-
ation by the Regents and have a bearing on their
thinking in connection with both Trinity's exchange
offer and the sewer alignment.
"Awaiting your advices after the meeting of the
Regents."
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, that Mr.
Bergen be advised that the proposed routing of the sewer
easement is satisfactory to the University. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
easement proposal, as requested by Clark County Sanitation
District No. 1, be granted, with the University Administra-
tion directed to work out any complications that might be
caused by the lease to the Radiological Laboratory. Motion
passed.
Library Furniture: The Committee discussed the remaining
item of furniture that has not been accepted for the Noble
H. Getchell Libary -- the desk and shell unit for the
Special Collections room. The low bid sample has been
viewed by several members of the Committee, and they re-
ported that they felt it was an inferior product.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, that the
Committee go on record that the proposed desk and shell
unit is not acceptable to the University. Motion passed.
Catholic Church Property: The Committee received the fol-
lowing report from Mr. Humphrey representing the thinking
of the Business Manager, the University Engineer, and the
Executive Vice Prsident concerning the problem of acquiring
the Roman Catholic Church property adjacent to the Reno
Campus.
RE: Recommendation Concerning Roman Catholic Church
Property on North Virginia
The Roman Catholic Church has offered to sell to the Univer-
sity the cemetery area, the church building, school and
house all adjacent to North Virginia Street, for the total
price of $650,000. Church authorities have stated that
they will not sell the cemetery unless the buildings named
are also sold.
The following schedule of payments is acceptable to Church
authorities:
$120,000 June 15, 1962. Church begins removal
of graves.
98,000 December 15, 1962 (est). Upon comple-
tion of grave removal.
162,000 March 15, 1963 (est). University takes
possession of cleared cemetery area.
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$380,000 Sub-Total
270,000 June, 1964 (est), but not later than
July 1, 1968, upon vacation of premises
of church building, school and house.
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$650,000 Total
The University has immediate need for additional Dormitory
housing. The preliminary recommendations of Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill in developing a Master Plan for the Campus
indicate approval of the entire area between North Virginia
and North Sierra and between Ninth Street and College Drive
for University housing. The cemetery area could be used for
four Dormitories, each housing at least 300 persons, and a
Dining Commons. Chapter 282, 1961 Statutes, authorizes the
issuance of H. H. F. A. revenue certificates, not to exceed
$2,400,000. This would be sufficient to buy the cemetery
land and construct two 300 occupancy Dormitories. If the
property were acquired according to the above time schedule
construction of one Dormitory could begin in early 1963 and
and second in 1964.
By the time the church and school are available the Univer-
sity will have urgent need for faculty offices and offices
for the staff of the Dean of Statewide Services. The school
could be used for offices or, if needed, as classrooms. The
church building could be used for offices, classes and con-
ferences without major remodeling at present, but without
much efficiency. The house and adjacent garage and cottage
should be removed and the area used for parking.
If the Board of Regents wished to proceed prior to January,
1963, the funding possibilities would be as follows:
The cost of the cemetery, estimated at between $300,000
and $350,000, could be paid from the interim financing
loan for the H. H. F. A. project and eventually placed
against the revenue certificates.
The Board of Regents would be obliged to encumber the
difference ($300,000 plus) from some other source.
The only unencumbered fund at this time is the balance
of the proceeds from the sale of the Ladino Dairy
($282,500 plus interest) which is being paid to the
University at a rate of $47,500, plus interest, each
year. It is assumed that the Board would not wish to
meet this obligation from these funds unless all other
possibilities failed. The other possibilities would
be: (a) direct appropriation by the 1963 session of
the Legislature; (b) Urban Renewal participation; or
(c) a bank loan for approximately five years to be
repaid from whatever sources the Board could legally
make available.
It should be noted here that although there is apparently
no formal obligation for the use of the proceeds of the
Ladino Dairy sale, Dean Adams considered this money pledged
for the improvement of University farms.
Recommendations
The Board of Regents make a formal offer to the Roman
Catholic Church to purchase the cemetery area for the
appraised value of $300,000. If this is not accept-
able a maximum of $350,000 should be offered.
Prior to July, 1962, the proposed use of the church
and school be further reviewed and definite use of
the facilities be determined. If this review justi-
fies the purchase of this property the Board of Regents
should place the request high on the priority list for
submission to the State Planning Board for funding by
State appropriation.
If the Roman Catholic Church declines to sell the
cemetery area on this basis, the Board of Regents
should take no further action except to place the
entire purchase on the priority list for funding by
State appropriation.
Vice President Young and Engineer Rogers concur in this
recommendation.
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
recommendations be accepted and that the President and his
staff be authorized to make a formal offer to the Church
to purchase the cemetery area for $300,000. If this is not
acceptable, a maximum of $350,000 should be offered. A
small option on the remainder of the property should be ne-
gotiated. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, that the
President and his staff be authorized to take whatever steps
are necessary leading to the eventual acquisition of the
remaining Church property through State appropriation. Mo-
tion passed.
Atmospherium: Mr. Rogers presented final plans for the
Atmospherium.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, that the
Committee approve the final plans for submission to the
Board. Motion passed.
Social Science Building: At its last meeting, the Board of
Regents directed that a study be made concerning the loca-
tion of the Social Science building. Mr. Rogers reported
on the results of his study, and recommended that the build-
ing be located, as originally planned, on site of Stewart
Hall and the Journalism building.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, that the
Committee recommend to the Board that the Social Science
building be located as suggested by the Office of the Uni-
versity Engineer and the Campus Development Committee --
on the site of Stewart Hall and the Journalism building.
Motion passed.
Master Plan: Mr. Hollett presented an analysis of the
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Master Plan and a revision of it
developed in the University Engineer's Office. The revision
included the following recommendations:
a. Locate Administration at main entry south of 9th
Street.
b. Locate Social Science on the old Stewart Hall-
Journalism site allowing for future expansion
into Ross Hall.
c. Locate Physical Science on the old Electrical
Engineering-Mechanical Engineering site and re-
model Mackay Science for Physics, design to allow
for future expansion for Chemistry and Physics
within these two buildings.
d. After the Stadium has been relocated, design
facilities for Library expansion, Humanities and
Fine Arts expansion, forming on amphitheater/
forum and creating a Fine Arts, Library and Girls'
Physical Education court to the east. This allows
us to retain Clark Field undisturbed for approxi-
mately 10 years.
e. Span the narrows of the draw with a new School of
Business building incorporating a wide balcony-walk
on the southern exposure.
f. Plan a new School of Education directly north of
the Fine Arts building.
The second plan has been reviewed and approved by the Campus
Development Committee, with minor revisions suggested.
No formal action was taken, but the President and his staff
were directed to continue working with Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill in an effort to bring Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's
plan more into conformity with the plan approved by the
Campus Development Committee.
The Committee also went on record as emphasizing the impor-
tance of obtaining advance planning money to determine a
specific new location for Mackay Stadium, to estimate the
cost of relocating it, and to work out a timetable for the
move.
/s/ Kenneth E. Young
Acting Secretary
Referring to the action of the Committee on April 27, con-
cerning Library Furniture,
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the action of the Committee be ratified
and that a conference be arranged with Mr. Brooks concern-
ing the furniture.
Dr. Anderson discussed a suggestion made by Mr. Hancock of
the Planning Board that, in order to avoid such problems
in the future, members of the University Administration,
the Planning Board, and the Purchasing Agent agree as to
what lines of furniture would be acceptable to the Univer-
sity prior to bidding. Mr. Porter called the attention to
the fact that even though such conferences are held and such
agreement reached, no firm could be excluded from bidding.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Administration be authorized to ex-
plore the feasibility of the above procedure, and if it
appears to be in order, that the procedure be followed.
President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. Humphrey, repre-
senting a study by Mr. Rogers, Dr. Young and Mr. Humphrey
regarding purchase of Roman Catholic Church Property on
North Virginia Street. He also discussed the item from the
minutes of the Building Committee of April 27.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Board approve the minutes of the Build-
ing Committee meetings and the recommendations contained
therein.
6. Building Program Progress Report
Mr. Rogers reported informally as follows:
Las Vegas Campus: Utilities project complete; Library pro-
gressing on schedule; Master Plan presented to Contact
Committee and Nevada Southern Campus Development Committee
on April 16, 1962.
Reno Campus: Heat Lines Extension, Life Science Addition,
and Women's Dormitory progressing with improved weather
conditions but all are behind schedule; Clark Administration
building remodeling started on April 16, 1962, and progress-
ing well; Scrugham Engineering-Mines building progressing
well, Mines Wing should be completed in September; Getchell
Library to be inspected by the architect next week; Jot
Travis Addition plans will be complete about May 1, 1962.
7. Bid Opening
A meeting to open bids was held in Dean Carlson's Office,
Frazier Hall, Nevada Southern Campus, at 2:00 P.M., Friday,
April 6, 1962. Present were Dean William D. Carlson, Mrs.
Fellman of the Dean's Office, and members of the bidding
firms. Bid notice had duly appeared in the Las Vegas Sun
for SURFACING OF PARKING LOTS, LAS VEGAS CAMPUS.
Bids were received and opened by Dean Carlson as follows:
Wells Cargo, Inc. - accompanied by bid bond
Base Bid, Lot A $4,800
Base Bid, Lot B 2,700
Total $7,500
Ideal Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. - accompanied by bid bond
Base Bid, Lot A $3,800
Base Bid, Lot B 2,087
Total $5,887
Las Vegas Paving Corporation - accompanied by bid bond
Base Bid, Lot A $3,818
Base Bid, Lot B 2,874
Total $6,692
It is recommended that the bid of Ideal Asphalt Paving Co.,
Inc., in the total amount of $5,887 be accepted, and a con-
tract be drawn to accomplish this work. This bid is within
the estimate prepared by the University Engineer's Office,
and the Southern Regional Division Building and Grounds
Repairs Budget, Account Number 01-9050-39.
Respectfully submitted
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
8. Renaming Center Street
Dr. Armstrong read a letter from the City Manager dated
March 5, 1962 informing the President that "the City Council
at their February 12, 1962 meeting reviewed a letter from
the Fire Chief relating to the changing of the name of
Center Street.
"In his letter the Fire Chief advised the Council that the
changing of Center Street to University Avenue would cause
confusion to the Fire Department in mistaking University
Avenue and University Terrace.
"Previous to this the name change was to become effective
on March 1. However, following the review of this letter
the Council reversed its decision and cancelled the order
to the name change."
9. Housing and Home Finance Agency Resolution
President Armstrong proposed a resolution providing for pub-
lic sale of University of Nevada Housing Revenue Certifi-
cates of 1959, covering construction of a Men's Dormitory,
a Women's Dormitory, housing for married students and facul-
ty, and Dining Hall. Mr. Porter had reviewed the Resolution
prepared by Dawson, Sherman, Nagel and Howard and declared
it was ready for adoption. The Resolution was read individ-
ually by the members of the Board. The point was made that
the University has not as yet received word from Housing and
Home Finance Agency that the Resolution has been approved by
that agency.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Resolution, No. 62-3,
be adopted and that the Chairman be authorized to sign on
behalf of the Board, pending approval by HHFA. (See pages
206-241 for Resolution #62-3.)
10. Fish and Game Lease
President Armstrong had received a request from Mrs. Lynn
Darney, Reno, to review the minutes of the Board of Regents
pertaining to the lease with the Fish and Game Commission,
and also the lease itself. The request was granted, and
following her visit to the Office for this purpose she re-
quested copies of the minutes and the lease. Mrs. Darney
stated in her written request, "I am the heir and great
granddaughter of the late Enoch Morrill, and writing in
behalf of Mabel Holcomb, heir and only surviving child of
Enoch Morrill". President Armstrong asked the Board for
instructions. Mr. Porter's opinion was that the material
could be supplied at her expense, and this phase of the
matter was discussed.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that copies of the excerpts from the minutes
of the meeting of the Board of Regents dated September 10,
1960 and October 29, 1960, which pertain to the agreement
with the Fish and Game Commission, and copy of the negotiat-
ed lease be made available to Mrs. Darney at no cost to her.
11. Course Fee, Armed Forces
President Armstrong read a letter dated April 5, 1962 from
Dean Drury of Statewide Services, stating as follows:
"For the past two years with the course fee at $11.00 per
credit hour, the amount charged the USAFI student has been
$3.50 plus the usual stationery and handling fee of $1.00
per credit hour. As the course fee will be changed to
$15.00 effective September 1, 1962, we recommend that the
rate be changed to $4.50 plus the usual handling fee of
$1.00 per credit hour.
"Further we recommend that the rate for the correcting of
lessons paid by the USAFI be changed to $1.10 from the 85
cents, which has been charged for the past two fiscal
years. At the present we are reimbursing the instructor
of a course at 75-85 cents depending upon the time lapse
in his correcting the assignment to $1.00-$1.10 effective
September 1, 1962".
President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the above fee charges for United States
Armed Forces personnel be approved.
12. Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan Awards
Mr. Arnold, Chairman of the Regents' Committee, reported on
the meeting held on April 27, 1962 at which time the follow-
ing recommendations were agreed upon for presentation to the
Board:
For Honorary Degrees:
Reverend John T. Ledger, Doctor of Divinity
Postmaster General J. Edward Day, Doctor of Laws
For Distinguished Nevadan Awards:
Mrs. Clara Beatty
Mr. H. H. (Harry) Cazier
Mr. K. O. Knudson
Professor Emeritus Vincent Gianella
Mr. John Mueller
The Committee took note of its action to nominate five in-
dividuals for Distinguished Nevadan Awards even though
previously the Regents had indicated a desire to keep the
number to three, and explained that it took the stand that
the previous action was intended as a guide, and not binding
action.
Dr. Anderson discussed his proposal that two books be main-
tained in the University Library, one for a record of Hon-
orary Degree recipients and one for Distinguished Nevadan
Award recipients, as part of the permanent archives of the
Library, which would include citations, photographs, and
biographical material.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the individuals nominated be approved, the
limitations previously set by the Regents as to numbers be
considered as a guide only, and that the permanent records
of recipients of Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan
Awards be maintained.
Subsequently, by telephone poll of the Board, the name of
Fred H. Settelmeyer was approved for a Distinguished Nevadan
Award at Commencement, 1962.
13. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
personnel recommendations:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Jack Knoll as Assistant Professor of Biology (rank dependent
upon receipt of Ph. D. degree by September 1, 1962) at a
salary of $6800 for academic year 1962-63 (new position).
Judith Ann Fey as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a salary
of $2000 for the academic year 1962-63 (replacement for
Eugene Fuller).
Harold Richard Holbo as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a
salary of $2000 for the academic year 1962-63 (replacement
for Emily Mc Pherson).
Darrell D. Bennett as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a
salary of $2000 for academic year 1962-63 (new position).
Sandra O'Delle Sites as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a
salary of $2000 for academic year 1962-63 (new position).
John Brockway Rogan as Associate Professor of Chemistry at a
salary of $8000 for academic year 1962-63 (new position).
Robert Dean Harvey as Assistant Professor of English (rank
dependent upon receipt of Ph. D. degree by September 1,
1962) at a salary of $6700 for the academic year 1962-63
(new position).
James Warren Hulse as Assistant Professor of History and
Political Science at a salary of $6500 for the academic
year 1962-63 (new position).
Mary Ellen Glass as Graduate Assistant in History and
Political Science at a salary of $2000 for the academic
year 1962-63 (replacement for Robert Strode).
Chiu-Shan Chen as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a salary
of $2000 for the academic year 1962-63 (replacement for
Mitchel Bloom).
Dick Henry Holze as Graduate Research Fellow in Physics at
a salary of $2400 for the academic year 1962-63 (to be paid
from Research Corporation).
Reappointment as follows:
Gerald A. Kitzman as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a
salary of $2000 for the academic year 1962-63.
Leave of Absence as follows:
James S. Robert, Associate Professor of History and Politi-
cal Science, for two years, without pay, for the academic
years 1962-63 and 1963-64 in order to participate in a
program to develop and improve training programs for public
employees in Pakistan.
AUDIO-VISUAL CENTER
Appointment as follows:
Donald G. Potter as Associate Director and Assistant Profes-
sor of Audio-Visual Communications, at a salary rate of
$10,000 based on twelve months' service, effective August
20, 1962 (new position).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointment as follows:
Michael John Klein as Graduate Assistant in the Bureau of
Business and Economic Research at a salary of $2000 for the
academic year 1962-63 (replacement for Michael Mc Kinnon).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointment as follows:
George D. Scudder as Research Associate at a salary rate of
$8000 based on twelve months' service, from April 1, 1962
to August 31, 1962 (salary to be paid from Shoal Project).
DOTEN DIARIES
Walter Van Tilburg Clark as Writer in Residence for a period
of eighteen months beginning July 1, 1962 at a total compen-
sation of $20,000. In this capacity, Mr. Clark will write
a book-length manuscript based on the historical diaries
of Alfred Doten. The book itself is projected for publi-
cation under the imprint of the University of Nevada Press
in 1964, the State's Centennial Year (special appointment).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
161 Supervising Teachers for the Spring semester 1962, 66
members of the 1962 Summer session.
LIBRARY
Appointments as follows:
Sheila Mc Murray as Associate Humanities Librarian, Rank I,
at a salary of $6600 for twelve months' service effective
June 1, 1962 and for academic year 1962-63 (new position).
Diane Janet Woolery as Technical Assistant, Acquisitions,
at a salary rate of $4500 based on twelve months' service,
effective March 15, 1962 (replacement for Mildred L. Rook).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments as follows:
Glenn M. Butterfield as Lecturer in English at a salary of
$375 for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement for Pat
Wiley).
Chester Lavaughn Landaker as Lecturer in Mathematics at a
salary of $6250 for the academic year 1962-63 (replacement
for Lloyd Nietling).
Charles Harvey Sheldon as Instructor in Political Science
at a salary of $6200 for the academic year 1962-63 (new
position).
7 Supervising Teachers for the Spring semester 1962.
1 Lecturer in the Professional Accounting Seminar, Spring
semester 1962. 6 staff members in the Real Estate Basic
Seminar, Spring semester 1962.
Leave of Absence as follows:
Celesta A. Lowe, Library Technician, for 20 days, without
pay, (in addition to 14 days accumulated leave time) from
June 18, 1962 through August 3, 1962, in order to make a
trip to Latin America.
NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT
Appointments as follows:
13 staff members for the Summer Language Institute, 1962.
PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SERVICE
Appointment as follows:
Charles A. Dromiack as Editorial Assistant in News Service
at a salary rate of $7200 based on twelve months' service,
effective March 8, 1962 (replacement for Beryl Anderson).
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Appointments as follows:
42 Lecturers in the Evening Division, Spring semester 1962.
22 Lecturers in National Defense Educational Act Program,
Spring semester 1962.
16 Lecturers in the Off-Campus Program, Spring semester
1962.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Leave of Absence as follows:
Jerry Wulk, Dean of Men, without pay, from September 1, 1962
to June 30, 1962, so that he may accept a Post-Doctoral
Fellowship in the Center for the Study of Higher Education
at the University of Michigan.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
14. Association of Governing Boards
The meeting and "School for Regents" held in San Francisco
March 19-21 was attended by Regents Magee, Lombardi and
Elwell.
Mrs. Magee reported on the Committee on University in World
Affairs and as a Regional Director. She spoke of the high
caliber of the speakers at the "School for Regents" - Dr.
Kroepsch, Director of the Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education, Dr. Wert, who is Vice Provost of Stanford
University, Dr. Gibson of the Stanford Research Institute,
and Dr. Adams who was former head of the American Council
on Education.
Dr. Lombardi reported on the group discussions which were
very helpful. Governor Brown of California was the main
speaker at the banquet and presented the Master Plan of
education in California, including budget figures which
were most impressive.
Mrs. Magee told of a plan by the Association to issue a
brochure setting forth the offerings of the member Univer-
sities and their outstanding features, at no cost to the
Universities.
15. National Conference of University Attorneys
Mr. Porter, as Legal Adviser to the Board of Regents, re-
ceived notice of the annual meeting of the National Confer-
ence of University Attorneys to be held June 17-20 in
Evanston, Illinois. He suggested that in addition to him-
self, that Regent Hug represent the Regents at the meeting.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried with
Regent Hug passing his vote, and all other Regents voting
"aye", that Mr. Porter and Mr. Hug be authorized to attend
the meeting as official representatives of the Board.
16. Procedure Governing Class "A" Actions
President Armstrong presented with his recommendation pro-
posals modifying the existing Code, to become effective
immediately, as follows:
1. Class A actions as determined by the University Council
shall be submitted in writing to all University Faculty
members.
2. At the time the Class A action is submitted to the Fac-
ulty the Council shall specify a time limit within which
changes may be proposed.
3. Faculty members submitting proposed changes, must do so
in writing to the Chairman of the Council within the
specified time limit.
4. Proposed changes shall be submitted for consideration by
the Chairman of the Council to the Executive Board. If
the Executive Board feels any of such changes should be
considered, it shall then submit them to the University
Council at its next meeting. Otherwise it shall submit
the original proposal for secret mail ballot to the
University Faculty.
5. When Class A actions are submitted for discussion of the
Faculty at a Faculty meeting, they shall not be subject
to amendment from the floor.
The University Council has approved the changes and they
were discussed at a meeting of the University Faculty on
March 22, 1962. They were then submitted to the University
Faculty for mail ballot. The votes were counted by Dr.
Edward Vietti, Secretary to the Faculty, and Dr. J. Patrick
Kelly, Chairman of the University Council. Vote was as
follows:
Approved 213
Disapproved 30
Abstained 1
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Total 244
Number of Ballots Mailed 358
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Procedure Governing Class "A" Actions
be approved, and that the Code be amended accordingly.
17. Committee Assignments
Chairman Grant made the following committee assignments for
the members of the Board:
(see insert)
Dr. Anderson expressed the thought that the entire committee
set-up of the Regents might well be given further study to
see if they are needed, if they are effective, and if their
functions should be defined.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that no change be made in the committee struc-
ture or committee assignments at this time, pending recom-
mendation of the By-Laws Committee.
Chairman Grant added Mr. Hug to the Committee on Foreign
Students.
18. Regents' Committee on By-Laws and Regulations
Final draft of the report by Cresap, Mc Cormick and Paget
was recently received by the Committee and is now under
study. Certain suggestions and comments in the report indi-
cate that it may be necessary for the Committee to have
further professional research done on organizational pro-
cedures and related matters. The Committee requested the
Board to authorize the President to obtain such professional
assistance as may be needed so that the Committee may make
final recommendations to the Board in the near future.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the President be auth-
orized to have a study made concerning the functions and
powers of this Board and how they may properly and more
effectively be exercised in the administration of the Uni-
versity.
19. Graduate Program
President Armstrong presented two items, and recommended
approval.
a) Recommendation by Academic Committee at meeting held on
April 17, 1962, transmitting with its approval a recom-
mendation of the Graduate Committee as subsequently
amended and approved by the University Council as fol-
lows:
Applicants who do not wish to meet the requirements
for admission to graduate standing and/or graduate
candidacy or are not eligible to pursue work towards
an advanced degree, or applicants who wish to take
only a limited amount of graduate work may, upon
presentation of proof (transcripts) that they hold
the baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-
year College or University, register as graduate
special students.
Registration in this category may be for graduate
credit. However, no work successfully completed
while in this category may be used towards an ad-
vanced degree at the University of Nevada.
b) Recommendation by Academic Committee at meeting held on
April 17, 1962, transmitting with its approval a recom-
mendation of the Graduate Committee subsequently ap-
proved by the University Council, as follows:
Any student, who as a non-candidate, successfully
completed graduate work prior to September, 1961,
and who cannot meet the present admission require-
ments, shall be admitted to graduate standing. It
should be clearly understood that such admission
to graduate standing does not imply admission to
graduate candidacy.
President Armstrong discussed the recommendations -- that
the first is a transition action, pending development of a
program for public school teachers which will lead to a
certificate rather than a degree.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the recommendations above (a) and (b) be approv-
ed, effective immediately.
20. Fees for Statewide Services, Summer Sessions and Non-Matric-
ulated Students
President Armstrong presented the statement concerning the
application of fee and tuition charges for Statewide Serv-
ices and for Summer sessions, as recommended by the Academic
Committee, and approved by Mr. John Porter, Chief Deputy
Attorney General.
1. Fees charged for course offerings of Statewide
Services and Summer sessions should be the same as
those charged RESIDENT non-matriculated students
in the University's regular academic program; spe-
cifically, $11 per credit hour at the present time;
$15 per credit hour for undergraduate students and
$16 per credit hour for graduate students, effective
with the Fall semester, 1962. No attempt should be
made to assess a tuition charge.
President Armstrong recommended approval, and pointed out
that it is within the structure approved by the Board in
January.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation be approved, effective Fall
semester, 1962.
21. Staff Waiver of Tuition and Fee Charges
President Armstrong presented a proposal covering fringe
benefits for the faculty and staff in relation to waiver of
fees and tuition charges as approved by the Office of the
Attorney General.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the recommendation be approved, effective
with the beginning of the Fall semester, 1962.
Dr. Anderson inquired of Mr. Porter if this action is in any
way discriminatory, and the opinion was that it is not. In
the case of faculty members, the waiver would be a part of
the contract for service to the University. The rule re-
garding Military personnel is based on the fact that resi-
dency of the child takes the residency of the parents, which
remains the place of residence at the time of entry into
service, and therefore cannot be acquired by change of Mili-
tary assignment, and that the Regents have the authority to
waive the out-of-state tuition to this group as a reasonable
service to the nation.
After further general discussion, the motion was approved
unanimously, with certain amendments, as follows:
I. Tuition and fee charges can be waived for full-time
staff members and Graduate Assistants who wish to take
courses at the University, under the following condi-
tions:
A. Staff Members
1. Professional staff members who are full-time
employees of the University may receive a
waiver of tuition and the registration fee
(but not special fees, where applicable).
This applies only to professional staff mem-
bers who are on the University payroll or
whose full-time appointments are approved by
the University. A person must continue as a
full-time employee during the entire period
of his enrollment in courses in order to qual-
ify for this privilege.
2. Professional staff members as defined in #1
above will be restricted to a maximum regis-
tration of six credits (including audit, non-
credit, or similar arrangements) and in any
case can take no more than two courses. No
exceptions will be allowed.
3. Professional staff members desiring to regis-
ter for University courses must have the ap-
proval of their Dean of College or Head of
Division and the President (or his delegated
representative).
4. Only under exceptional circumstances, for the
good of the University and in the nature of
in-service training, can classified and tech-
nical employees be allowed to take courses with
a waiver of tuition and the registration fee
(but not special fees where applicable). If
classes are to be taken during working hours,
specific arrangements for making up work-time
missed by classified and technical employees
must be indicated on the application form.
Approval must be obtained in the same manner
as for professional staff members.
5. On the Reno Campus, application forms are
available in the Office of the Executive Vice
President and must be completed and submitted
to the Business Office as part of the regis-
tration procedure. On the Las Vegas Campus,
application forms are available in the Office
of the Dean.
B. Graduate Assistants
1. Graduate Assistants, Graduate Fellows, and
Curator Assistants will receive a waiver of
tuition and the registration fee (but not
special fees, where applicable) if their con-
tracts specify such waiver as part of their
remuneration.
2. The granting of waiver of tuition and fees
does not automatically entitle the recipient
to other University privileges, such as fac-
ulty status.
II. Others
No tuition is charged legal residents of the State of
Nevada. Non-residents must pay tuition as specified,
except as exempted above or where legislation provides
otherwise (see NRS 346.540).
As an additional fringe benefit, the registration fee (but
not non-resident tuition, or ASUN, Student Union, Health,
Insurance or special fees) may be waived for spouses and
children of full-time professional staff members only.
There is no restriction on the number of credits involved,
for this purpose. Application must be made in the same
manner as specified for staff members.
In accordance with a previous ruling of the Office of the
Attorney General, spouses and children of full-time profes-
sional staff members must be residents of the State of
Nevada for a period of six months before they can be ex-
empted from non-resident tuition charges. Such residence
may however, be acquired while in attendance at the Univer-
sity.
Children of Military personnel who are on active duty in
Nevada, if such children themselves have been physically
present in Nevada for six months or more prior to matricu-
lation in the University, will not be charged non-resident
tuition.
22. Social Fees, Residence Halls
The Office of Student Affairs had requested permission to
add the now voluntary social fee of $5 to the Residence
Hall contract and thereby make it compulsory for all resi-
dents. The proposal included that the Dean of Men and the
Dean of Women have received specific requests from each Hall
Association to have their dues collected with the contracts.
These dues pay for social and sports activities, magazines
and newspapers, an Association President's room, and miscel-
laneous activities and expenses. The request was discussed
and Mr. Porte advised further study and consideration, since
this procedure would be construed as coercion on the part of
the University and an invasion of the rights of the individ-
ual students.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the request not be granted.
23. Out-of-State Tuition Waivers
At the last meeting of the Board, the Administration was
asked to review the procedure for granting waivers, partic-
ularly as to foreign students. President Armstrong discuss-
ed proposals submitted by the Faculty Scholarship and Prizes
Committee and the Academic Committee. President Armstrong
also read the report from Dr. Young on special help for out-
of-state students and recommended approval of the following
policy for awarding out-of-state awards:
The out-of-state tuition waivers are to be allocated
to worthy and deserving students as follows:
1) 15% of the total for foreign students
2) 70 waivers reserved for students who contribute to
University programs in activities
3) The balance for oustanding scholarship attainment
Any unused awards in (1) and (2) shall be assigned to cate-
gory (3).
The awards are to be administered by the Faculty Committee
on Scholarships as follows:
All recipients of Out-of-State Tuition Awards will be
required to maintain an overall grade point average of
2.00. Moreover, in receiving a mid-year renewal of an
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver each recipient so approved
will be required to show a minimum grade point average
of 2.00 for the Fall semester regardless of overall
grade point average.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the recommendations above for awarding
out-of-state tuition waivers be approved.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 A.M. so that the Regents might
attend the Mackay Day luncheon. The meeting was called to order
at 1:30 P.M. by Chairman Grant.
24. Library Operations
President Armstrong read and discussed the report and recom-
mendations of the Library Sub-Committee of the Academic
Committee submitted under date of March 16, 1962. This
Committee was appointed following action by the Board of
Regents on July 30, 1960, to establish a centralized
Library Program in the new Library. At the same time the
Board instructed the President to study the matter further
and to make recommendations to the Board.
Two outside experts were retained to visit the Campus, make
a study and submit recommendations. Also the Academic Com-
mittee appointed a Sub-Committee which has studied this
problem for a year and developed a comprehensive report.
The report, here submitted, was approved by the Academic
Committee and by the University Council.
Dr. Armstrong pointed out that this type of organization
will postpone the time when the Getchell Library will have
to be increased in size. He recommended approval of the
recommendations for immediate implementation.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried unani-
mously that the recommendations be approved as follows:
Recommendation I - All Library operations of the University
of Nevada should be the responsibility of the Director of
Libraries and administratively under the supervision of that
Office.
Recommendation II - When providing basic reference collec-
tions in divisional areas where justified, a decision should
be made in each individual case, based upon the following
criteria:
A. Economy in salary and operational costs to the Univer-
sity as a whole including salaries of both Library and
non-Library staff.
B. Economical and efficient use of present and future
available space.
C. The volume of use in the materials in the basic refer-
ence collection, as compared with their volume of use
if they were not so grouped and located.
D. Geographical location with reference to the Central
Library building, the Department to be served, and
Laboratory and research facilities.
E. Effect upon main Library operations, including over-all
effectiveness, feasibility of separation in certain sub-
ject matter fields, and possible duplication of books.
F. Degree to which the basic reference collection will
minimize need for numerous small collections in the
subject matter field.
G. National academic accreditation requirements.
Recommendation III - Application of the above criteria
(recommendation II) indicates the following:
A. Humanities: Library materials should be housed entirely
in the Noble H. Getchell Library building, where both
administrative and physical facilities are ideal.
B. Social Sciences: Library materials, also, should be
housed in the main Library building.
C. Natural Sciences: Library materials should be housed
in the main Library building, except for basic refer-
ence collections as indicated below. Basic reference
collections now in operation or under construction in
three divisional areas should be maintained as: Life
Sciences Collection (College of Agriculture and the
Department of Biology), Mineral Industries Collection
(School of Mines), and Engineering Collection (College
of Engineering). A single basic Physical Sciences and
reference collection, incorporating Physics, Chemistry
and Mathematics, should be established when facilities
are available.
Recommendation IV - Basic reference collections should be
"working" collections consisting primarily of materials ex-
pected to receive regular use by faculty and students. An
approximate maximum size of such a collection would be
25,000 volumes, although no collection should automatically
be allowed to grow to this size. This maximum figure should
be reviewed regularly to determine its continued applica-
bility.
Recommendation V - The Director of Libraries should make
periodic evaluations of each basic reference collection.
If, at any time, it should be indicated that the basic ref-
erence collection is not justifiable in terms of the above
mentioned criteria (Recommendation II) the collection should
be placed in the main Library building, provided space is
available there.
Recommendation VI - A request for an additional basic refer-
ence collection should be addressed to the Director of Li-
braries. He should then make a careful evaluation of the
request based upon the criteria given above (Recommendation
II). After consultation with the University Library Commit-
tee he should forward his evaluation, with recommendation,
to the President. Upon approval by the President the basic
reference collection should then be established.
25. Library Funds
President Armstrong reported for the information of the
Board that after checking all likely charges against the
President's Reserve Fund for the rest of the fiscal year,
it was possible to allocate to the Library on the Reno
Campus $40,000 and to the Library on the Las Vegas Campus
$13,000 to be added to their budgets for purchase of books.
26. Financial Statement, July 1, 1961 through March 31, 1962
Copies of the report were distributed to the Regents, and
Mr. Humphrey discussed the report briefly, stating that
there were no major problems. He pointed out that since
July 1, 1961, a procedure has been developed for the invest-
ment of surplus operating capital which will earn the Uni-
versity approximately $24,000 during fiscal 1961-62.
27. Statement by the Regents Regarding University Financial
Matters
Dr. Anderson read and discussed a statement prepared prev-
iously by himself which expressed the Regents' confidence
in the President in the recent issue between the Legislative
Counsel Bureau and certain members of the Legislature and
the University Administration regarding budget procedures
and fiscal matters. The proposal was discussed and the
consensus was that it would be well to issue some such
statement. President Armstrong suggested that a special
committee be appointed to study the matter of University
regulations with the Legislature, and prepare a written
statement to be circulated to members of the Board and
acted upon at their pleasure.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Chairman of the Board be empowered to
appoint such a committee.
Chairman Grant appointed Dr. Anderson Chairman, Mr. Porter,
Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Hug, and Mr. Laxalt, as the Committee.
Dr. Anderson called a meeting in the President's Office
immediately following the adjournment of the meeting of
the Board, and invited any other members of the Board who
would like to attend to be there also.
28. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board was set for Saturday, June 2,
1962, in Reno, to approve candidates for graduation. Formal
dedication ceremonies for the Getchell Library is scheduled
for 3:00 P.M. that afternoon
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
04-28-1962