May 6-7, 1961
05-06-1961
Pages 45-59
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
May 6, 1961
The Board of Regents met in Grant Hall, Las Vegas Campus of the
University, on Saturday, May 6, 1961. Present: Regents Elwell,
Anderson, Broadbent, Germain, Grant, Lombardi, Magee; Engineer
Rogers, Vice President Young, Business Manager Humphrey and
President Armstrong. Chief Deputy Attorney General Porter was
present as Legal Advisor. Dean Carlson was present as an ob-
server. Miss Helen Gubler was present for part of the meeting
as an observer. Reporter Flynn covered the meeting for the
Associated Press. Regent Tyson was out of the State; Regent
Crumley was absent because of the pressure of business.
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of April 8, 1961 were approved upon
motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, and unani-
mous vote.
2. Claims
President Armstrong presented the attached claims as sub-
mitted by Mr. Humphrey, Business Manager, and recommended
approval.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
3. Acceptance of Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented for acceptance by the Board as follows:
Miscellaneous
From Weld Arnold, Carson City - copy of "Star Atlas" by
Winslow Upton, Brown University, published in 1896, for the
Library.
From the Ministry for State Council Administration, Republic
of Korea - copy of "Korea, Its Land, People and Culture of
All Ages" for the Library.
From Senator Howard W. Cannon, Washington, D. C. - copy of
"Rules and Manual, United States Senate" 1961 edition, for
the Library.
From Dr. Benjamin Drummer, Reno - 26 medical pamphlets and
journals for the Library.
From the Theosophical Press, Wheaton, Illinois - six volumes
on theosophical subjects, for the Library.
From Keith Sherwood, Reno - 290 volumes of general litera-
ture, old textbooks and children's books for the Library.
From Warren R. Howell, Howell Bookstore, San Francisco -
publications of the firm "Montgomery and the Portsmouth",
"Messenger of Destiny" and "Malaspina in California", for
the Library.
From N. E. Broadbent - payment out of pocket in the amount
of $143 to have books (gifts to the University) boxed and
moved to his basement for storing until suitable space
becomes available at the University.
From the Reno Section, Women's Auxiliary, American Institute
of Mining Engineers - $20 for purchase of A. I. M. E. pub-
lications for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From W. J. Thompson, Elko - specimens of ore from the
Tuscarora region for the Mackay Museum.
From Charles A. Steen, President and Chief Geologist, Utex
Exploration Company, Moab, Utah - $1,600 given anonymously,
to be used by Professor Anthony Payne of the Mackay School
of Mines to equip a geochemical prospecting laboratory for
teaching and research in Mineral Exploration.
From Sunrise Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Las Vegas - $500
to purchase books in the Nursing area for the Nevada South-
ern Library.
From Wells Cargo, Inc., First National Bank of Nevada, and
First Western Savings & Loan Association, Las Vegas - $350
each to be deposited to the account of the Nevada Southern
Regional Science Seminar.
From Joseph F. Mc Donald, Reno - in memory of Professor N.
E. Wilson and in behalf of the members of his family, the
original minutes record of the Society of Pacific Coast
Pioneers, organized at Virginia City on June 18, 1872, of
which Alf Doten was a member.
From the Reno Cancer Center - $2500 towards equipment or
projects in biological research at the University of Nevada
under the direction of the Desert Research Institute.
Scholarships
From the Reno Soroptimist Club - $1500 to continue the
Soroptimist Memorial Scholarships.
From the New China Club, Reno - $500 to cover the New China
Club Scholarships.
From the Nevada Beer Wholesalers Association - $100 to be
awarded to an outstanding student in Journalism, in honor
of Joseph F. Mc Donald.
From George A. Probasco, Reno - $100 for the Jack Myles
Memorial Scholarship in Journalism.
From the Crown Zellerbach Foundation, San Francisco - $500
to be used as a scholarship grant in the academic year be-
ginning with the Fall of 1961 for a Junior or Senior student
majoring in Journalism, with the following stipulations:
1 - Selection of the recipient must be made without
discrimination as to race, creed, sex, or country
of origin.
2 - Financial need is not to be one of the primary con-
siderations in the selection of the recipient since
our scholarships are intended to encourage students
of merit and promise.
3 - The scholarship should not be awarded to a student
who has previously held a scholarship from Crown
Zellerbach Foundation.
From the Women's Auxiliary, Nevada State Parmaceutical
Association - $50 to be deposited to the scholarship fund
for student Nurses.
From Las Vegas Board of Realtors - $70 to be awarded as a
prize scholarship to the student who obtains the highest
passing grade in the next course in Real Estate at the
Nevada Southern Regional Division.
From Mrs. J. L. Semenza, Reno - $100 to cover the Semenza
Scholarship in Business Administration.
Grants
From Research Corporation, New York - a Frederick Gardner
Cottrell Grant for the Department of Physics for a period
of three years in the total amount of $25,000, to be used
for strengthening research and education in Physics at the
University of Nevada. First payment of $10,000 has been
received.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$15,450 for support of an "In-Service Institute in Mathe-
matics for Secondary School Teachers" under the direction
of E. M. Beesley, Department of Mathematics, during the
academic year 1961-62.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$52,100 for the support of research entitled "Experiments
in Solidification and Melting of Water" under the direction
of Wendell A. Mordy, Desert Research Institute, and Richard
C. Sill, Department of Physics, for a period of approximate-
ly two years, beginning April 1, 1961.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary be instructed to write a note of thanks to each donor.
4. Commencement 1961
Dr. Armstrong reported as follows:
a) Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan Awards
The Committee of the Board of Regents met on April 14
and unanimously recommended the following honorary
degrees and awards:
Honorary Degrees - Katharine Riegelhuth, Litt. D.
Lloyd P. Smith, Sc. D.
Distinguished Nevadan Awards - Charles Gallagher
Frank Garside
J. Harvey Sewell
Mail vote was requested, and there were no dissenting
votes. The Administration then proceeded to invite
these individuals to accept the degrees and awards,
and received acceptance from all of them.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the action of the committee and the
Administration be approved.
b) Commencement Program
President Armstrong reported.
The Commencement meeting of the Board of Regents will
be held on Saturday, June 3.
The Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, June
4, at 4:00 P.M. The sermon will be given by Dr. Winston
Trever, Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, Penn-
sylvania; the invocation by Rabbi Phillip Weinberg,
Temple Emanu El, Reno; and benediction by Rev. Robert
Irwin, First Methodist Church, Reno.
The Commencement Exercises will be held on Monday, June
5, at 10:00 A.M. The address will be given by Governor
William A. Egan, State of Alaska; the invocation by
Ladd Cropper, Latter Day Saints Institute of Religion,
Reno; and the benediction by Rev. Thomas J. Daly, St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Las Vegas.
5. Resolution, Tax Free Alcohol
President Armstrong recommended adoption of the following
resolution which is necessary to effect the transfer of
authorization from Mr. Hayden to Mr. Humphrey:
RESOLUTION NO. 61-3
RESOLVED, that Neil D. Humphrey, Curator, be and
hereby is authorized to sign all monthly reports or
forms in connection with the permission of this
University to use tax free alcohol for scientific
purposes and that a copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Alcohol Tax Unit of the Treasury
Department's Internal Revenue Service at San
Francisco, in accord with letter of April 17, 1961
from the U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue
Service.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the resolution be adopted and that a copy
be sent to the Treasury Department's Revenue Service, as
directed.
6. Bid Opening
A meeting to open bids was held in room 205, Morrill Hall
on Friday, May 5, 1961. Present: Assistant Business Man-
ager, Hattori, Engineer Rogers, Assistant Engineer Whalen,
Vice President Young and representatives of the various
firms bidding for building the UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE,
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, NEVADA.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
Glenn Wiliams -
Accompanied by bid bond in the amount of 5% -
$12,887.00
Harrington Construction Company -
Accompanied by bid bond in the amount of 5% -
$20,247.00
Pagni Brothers -
Accompanied by bid bond in the amount of 5% -
$12,132.81
Ronald H. Flyge -
Accompanied by bid bond in the amount of 5% -
$12,987.00
K. W. Mansfield -
Accompanied by bid bond in the amount of 5% -
$12,880.00
The bids were turned over to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation to the President and to the Board
of Regents.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid submitted
by Pagni Brothers Construction Company in the amount of
$12,132.81 be accepted, and a contract drawn to accomplish
this work. This bid was within the estimate prepared by
the University Engineer's Office and funds are available
through a loan from the Dining Commons Residue Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Robert L. Kersey, Director, Student Services
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
7. Regents' Building Committee - State Planning Board
Dr. Anderson reported. A meeting was held in Carson City on
Monday, May 1, to which the University Administration and
Board of Regents were invited. Dr. Anderson, Mr. Rogers,
Dr. Young and Mr. Humphrey attended the meeting. Dr.
Anderson reviewed the items on the agenda which affect the
University, all of which were approved by the Legislature
at the last session.
Nevada Southern - 1961-62
Furnishings for the Science Technology building - no action
necessary.
Construction and Installation of Utilities - it was agreed
not to employ an architect but rather to have the University
staff make the plans after the location has been approved by
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Construction of a Library building - already designed by
James Mc Daniel, architect, and will be ready for bid the
middle of May. No action necessary.
Nevada Southern - 1962-63
Design of a Fine Arts building - the funds are not available
until July 1, 1962. This item will be considered during the
coming Summer, perhaps waiting until the Master Plan is far
enough along to coordinate the building with the Master
Plan.
Reno Campus - 1961-62
Acquisition of Real Property - money is available and the
Planning Board should exercise the option as soon as pos-
sible for the Capurro property. The Secretary to the Plan-
ning Board was so instructed by the Planning Board.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the Regents go on record as desiring that
the Planning Board exercise the option immediately, and that
the Planning Board be so notified.
Mr. Porter reported that the Nielsen property has now been
acquired.
The Weller property, also on North Virginia Street, will be
cleared and coordinated with the State Planning Board. Mr.
Weller is holding out on price because he considers that he
has commercial property in view of the fact that he conducts
real estate business from his home.
Design of Social Sciences (History) building - already in
the hands of Vhay and Associates, and has been approved for
them to go ahead with construction. They have already done
the design and preliminary plans which have been reviewed by
the Regents. Arrangements might be made whereby work could
start, with payment to be withheld until money is available
or payment might be made out of funds which could be reim-
bursed when the appropriation becomes available. The Plan-
ning Board agreed.
Construction of addition to Student Union building in com-
bination with Student Health Facilities, with State money to
be used along with money from the Travis Estate - Ferris and
Erskine were recommended as architects, and were accepted by
the Regents' Building Committee.
Extension and replacement of heating lines in quadrangle -
design contract has been written with de Autremont and
Helmic.
Remodeling old Library building - Russell Clopine, archi-
tect, was suggested by the Regents' Building Committee and
approved by the Planning Board.
Structural Survey of Morrill Hall - H. V. Lamberti, engi-
neer, was selected by the Regents' Building Committee and
approved by the Planning Board.
Engineering building - the $1,500,000 appropriated was
changed from bonding to general funds at the last session
of the Legislature. Bids were greater than the funds avail-
able and cutbacks have been accomplished. Mr. Rogers re-
ported that the University worked with the Planning Board
and the contractors and reached agreement as to deletions
and changes.
Two Dormitories were authorized with money to be derived
from revenue bonds. The law states that the Planning Board
may, at the request of the Board of Regents, participate in
this project. Architects were suggested but final choice
was not made because money is not available as yet. Mr.
Porter explained that the question of including the Planning
Board came up, and Russell Mc Donald (bill drafter) used
that wording because he felt that it was consistent with the
opinion from the Office of the Attorney General that it was
in keeping with the law setting up the Board of Regents.
Reno Campus - 1962-63
Construction of a Home Management Residence building - dis-
cussion was postponed because the money is not available
until July 1, 1962.
Design of Physical Science building - architect Frank Green
was selected a year ago to do advance planning on the proj-
ect and it was voted to continue with him. However, no
formal contract has been signed.
Advance Planning for Remodeling of Mackay Science Hall to
house the Physics Department - selection of architect was
postponed because money is not available until July 1, 1962.
Advance Planning for College of Education Facilities - ap-
propriation not available until July 1, 1962.
Fine Arts Building, Reno
Mr. Rogers reported that the State Planning Board staff,
at the time of approval of Lembke's final payment, showed
that $13,000 was available for completion of the building.
There is still available between $7,000 and $10,000. Mr.
Rogers suggested that the University Officials go through
the building and make a list of things that need correcting,
turn the list over to the Planning Board, and let that agen-
cy go ahead and accomplish them. Mr. Porter agreed that
this would be in order. The Regents agreed by assent.
Master Planning
According to the contract with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill,
the final Master Plan report is to be completed within 20
days after the University transmits all the information to
the firm, which is called for in the contract. The organic
sketches should be ready sometime during the Fall.
Aerial Surveys
The manuscripts have been prepared and the one for Las Vegas
Campus is in the hands of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be
used in the study for Master Plans for that area.
8. Regents' Building Committee - Campus Development Committee
The Regents' Committee met on May 2 with the Reno Campus
Development Committee. Minutes of that meeting were dis-
tributed to members of the Board. Dr. Anderson reported.
Purpose of the meeting was to try to formulate some guide-
lines for use in preparing information to be submitted to
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, so that that firm would be
aware of the thinking of the University. Dr. Anderson
suggested that the Las Vegas Campus Development Committee
make recommendations for the Regents' Committee to review.
Dean Carlson reported that he plans to use Chairmen of
academic areas as the Las Vegas Committee.
Recommendaions of the Reno Campus Development Committee of
April 4 were discussed at the meeting of May 2 as follows:
a) The Reno Campus of the University of Nevada should be
expanded as soon as possible to the east and west to
an approximate size of 300 acres. The eventual size
of the Campus should be at least 500 acres.
Comment: Dr. Anderson explained that the Campus Devel-
opment Committee feels that Campus expansion should ex-
tend west to Sierra Street and east to Evans Avenue.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, in drawing up tentative
plans, have allowed for no large quads or lakes. They
figured that the ultimate Campus size should be 245
acres for 15,000 students.
b) The Campus should be developed and organized in terms
of functional areas (living, recreational, academic,
corporation yard, etc.). Similar or related functions
should be located together wherever possible.
Comment: The Campus should be developed and organized
in terms of functions. Dr. Anderson requested on be-
half of the Building Committee that Colleges prepare
cardboard shapes of all the buildings it believes it
will require so that these can be placed on the Master
Plan by the time of the next meeting.
c) In planning future facilities, room should be provided
for the possible vertical and lateral expansion of each
function.
Comment: It was felt that there should be written into
the rules that this is not a rigid requirement but that
it should be considered especially for each building
that is planned. It was agreed that four stories would
be top limit for most University buildings.
d) Parking areas should be developed wherever possible, to
meet the following priority of needs -- faculty, staff,
graduate students, undergraduate students. Adequate
parking also should be provided for visitors and special
events.
Comment: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill suggested that the
Valley Road Farm be used for a Stadium. Dr. Armstrong
spoke of the deed restrictions, and Mr. Porter agreed to
check them.
e) Public service functions (Auditorium, Field House, Stad-
ium, etc.) should be located in the same general area
and at or near the periphery of the Campus, if possible.
Comment: The Committee agreed.
f) Because it is impossible to anticipate all future devel-
opments, facilities should be as flexible as possible
in design.
Comment: The question is to what degree will new teach-
ing devices, such as television, for example, be used in
the future.
g) Care should be taken in planning future facilities to
insure that the Campus geometry is characterized by
architectural harmony, both locally and in the large.
Functional and utilitarian aspects of buildings always
should be given first priority of consideration.
Comment: It was noted that architects frequently come
before the Board of Regents with drawings of proposed
buildings which do not fit in with the general archi-
tecture or pattern of the Campus, and many times the
architect wants his building to stand out from the rest,
rather than to conform. There should be some guiding
principles which the Regents can use in such instances.
h) The park-like quality of the Campus should be maintained
and further developed through the effective use of open
areas, such as quads and malls. Some areas should have
serviceable walkways and seating areas in order to main-
tain a proper balance between utility and aesthetics.
Comment: This is somewhat in conflict with the prelim-
inary thinking of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, whose idea
is to confine the Campus to a relatively small area.
i) Landscape architecture should maintain pace with the
aesthetic qualities of the Campus in general. Funds for
landscaping should be included in the budget for each
new building.
Comment: Mr. Rogers spoke, that it is not the present
policy of the State Planning Board to include such items
as landscaping in its request for appropriation. In
this connection, Dr. Anderson discussed parking areas -
what is necessary and how close to buildings should
parking be provided for faculty members and visitors to
the Stadium, the Atmospherium, etc.? How many parking
spaces should be provided in relation to student en-
rollment?
Dr. Anderson suggested that the Administration ask
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to have a representative
meet with Dr. Young, Dean Carlson and Mr. Rogers, the
Liaison Committee, and also with the Campus Development
Committee to discuss the above problem.
He then asked the Regents, if they approve, to go on
record as favoring a small amount of parking adjacent to
or near as possible to most buildings for faculty park-
ing.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, car-
ried unanimously that, where feasible, a small amount
of parking area be provided adjacent to, or as near as
possible to, most buildings to satisfy the parking needs
of the faculty.
Dr. Anderson asked for an expression from the Regents on
the matter of a park-like appearance for the Campus.
This was approved in principle by consensus.
Dr. Anderson called attention to item (a) above, recom-
mending that the ultimate size of the Campus should be
500 acres, and pointed out that the University must have
concrete information to present to Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill on this point.
j) Consideration should be given to the movement of student
and faculty traffic between classes, materials and serv-
ices from building to building, and visitors and groups
for special events about the Campus, particularly in re-
gard to the location of sidewalks, paths, and service
roads. Special thought should be given to the size and
surfacing of walkways in order to provide for safety and
convenience.
k) There should be periodic (annual, if possible) reap-
praisals of enrollment projections, building priorities,
and other data in order to update this information.
Functional Areas
The Committee discussed the need for designating certain
Campus areas for various functions. This topic will be
taken up at the next meeting. The Committee also discussed
the need for reviewing and projecting building priority
lists.
Comment: The matter was taken up at the following meeting
and the decision was to ask that the areas be indicated on
a map for easier study.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the report be accepted and the Regents'
Building Committee continue to work with the Campus Devel-
opment Committee; that Dr. Young be authorized to pull
together as much information on these matters as possible,
and prepare them for presentation to Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill, and ask them to discuss these items with the
Regents' Building Committee and the Committee of the State
Planning Board; and that a copy of this request and the
minutes of the meeting of the Campus Development Committee
be sent to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
9. Names for Buildings
Dr. Anderson called attention to the fact that there are
many buildings without official names and asked for a
letter from each member of the Board suggesting names. It
was agreed that an up-to-date list of unnamed buildings be
sent to the members of the Board. He asked also that the
Campus Development Committee suggest names for buildings.
10. Contour Campus Model
Money has been set aside by the Planning Board for a
contour model of the Las Vegas Campus. Chairman Grant
suggested that Dean Carlson be authorized to work with the
Las Vegas members of the Regents' Building Committee on this
project, and it was agreed. It was also agreed that the
Planning Board be informed of this action, along with a re-
quest for funds to carry out the project.
11. Nuclear Engineering
Dr. Anderson discussed the situation of the Nuclear Engi-
neering Department. There is not enough equipment at the
present time to carry the course through to an accredited
degree. Though the building was given top priority by the
Regents, money for it was not appropriated by the Legisla-
ture. Money given to the University by Terris Moore from
the Margaret Charitable Trust Fund is to be used for sci-
entific advancement and Dr. Anderson suggested that part of
the gift be designated for equipment for the Nuclear En-
gineering Department. The President recommended earmarking
$25,000 to $30,000 of the money for equipment during the
coming year, which would pay for all the equipment which
could be placed in the building at the present time.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that $30,000 of the Terris
Moore funds be set aside for purchase of equipment for
Nuclear Engineering, with the understanding that the amount
could be increased if matching funds became available.
12. Business Manager
Chairman Grant welcomed Neil Humphrey, Business Manager,
to the University family.
13. Regents' Building Committee - Campus Development Committee,
continued
Dr. Anderson discussed the meeting of May 2, 1961. Dr.
Young also was asked to report. He said that Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill have made some preliminary assumptions
which the Campus Development Committee and Dr. Anderson have
questioned. The firm has been so informed, and is recon-
sidering them. It may be necessary to request the Regents
to consider whether or not they want to go along with these
assumptions, since once established, they will become a
guide for the Planning Board and the Legislature in measur-
ing University needs.
Classrooms
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill recommended that the standard of
measurement for classroom utilization should be based on
the assumption that 80% of the seats would be used for 36
hours per week. The Skidmore firm has now agreed to restudy
this assumption.
Laboratories
a) Instructional Laboratories in which the Laboratory per-
iod consists of one or two hours will be utilized on an
average of 36 hours per week. Instructional Laborator-
ies in which the Laboratory period consists of three
hours will be utilized an average of 24 hours per week.
b) The number of stations required per instructional
Laboratory will be based on an 80% student station
utilization.
Comment: This is being reviewed. As the University
grows, it will be easier to comply with this figure.
Special Standards
The report of the Skidmore firm recommended so many square
feet per student on a sliding scale. Dr. Young said the
Campus Development Committee believed the rate to be too
severe a per square footage drop as enrollment increases.
The firm has been made aware of this thinking.
Enrollment Projections
In the enrollment projections, figures used were from the
Deans, who in turn used projections of the Bureau of Busi-
ness and Economic Research, but the Development Committee
believes them to be too low, since they do not allow for
changing conditions within the State, the Nation, or the
University.
Space Needs
Dr. Young said that in projecting space need the Skidmore
firm used an arbitrary factor in estimates for each of the
Colleges. The Campus Development Committee questioned the
factor used, particularly as it had been applied to certain
Colleges within the University.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Board of Regents concur in the expres-
sions of Dr. Young and request him to bring these matters
to the attention of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and of the
State Planning Board.
14. State Planning Board Meetings
Dr. Anderson called attention to the fact that the Planning
Board notifies Administration and members of the Regents'
Building Committee of meetings of their group a few days in
advance of the meeting, and does not furnish in advance an
agenda of the meeting, which makes it impossible for the
University representatives to be prepared or to re-arrange
schedules to attend.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Secretary-Manager of the State Planning
Board be requested to apprise the President and the Regents'
Building Committee of the agenda of meetings to which they
are invited at least ten days prior to the meeting date.
15. Building Program Report
Mr. Rogers reported on progress.
All buildings are progressing rapidly -- the Library, the
Heat Plant, and the Engineering-Mines building.
Completion date for the Library in Reno is August 1.
Final plans have been received on the Women's Dormitory in
Reno and the Library building in Las Vegas.
Final plans for the Life Science Wing are expected within a
few days.
Mr. Rogers suggested that the Regents' Building Committee
be authorized to approve final building plans in order
that the projects might proceed without delay. President
Armstrong so recommended, with action to be ratified by
the Board at its next meeting.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Building Committee be given general
authorization to approve final plans for current projects.
16. ASUN Scholarship Plan
President Armstrong presented the following request of the
Finance Control Board, with his recommendation for approval,
after Mr. Porter expressed the opinion that the plan is
legally in order.
In the past our Student Officers have received a monthly
salary of:
ASUN President $80.00 per month
ASUN First Vice President 64.00 per month
ASUN Second Vice President 57.60 per month
ASUN Secretary 60.00 per month
However, these monthly salaries have been subjected to in-
come tax deductions of approximately ten percent; and the
Finance Control Board felt that if we could replace these
monthly salaries by yearly scholarships, that this would
be a savings to the students.
Under our newly proposed policy the Finance Control Board
has set the scholarships to be:
ASUN President $750
ASUN First Vice President 600
ASUN Second Vice President 500
ASUN Secretary 450
These scholarships would be paid in four equal payments,
Twice per semester, at the end of the seventh and fifteenth
week of each respective semester.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the above scholarship plan for ASUN Offi-
cers be approved.
17. Bureau of Governmental Research
President Armstrong presented the action taken at the meet-
ing of the Academic Committee on March 14, 1961 approving
the statement of functions and organization of the Bureau
of Governmental Research as described in the catalog, and
recommended approval:
BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH
The Bureau of Governmental Research serves as a research
and service arm of the Department of History and Politi-
cal Science. At the present time it has three major
functions. First, the Bureau provides opportunities for
staff members and students to engage in research proj-
ects designed to advance the understanding of govern-
mental processes. Second, in support of the Depart-
ment's Teaching Program, the Bureau gathers information
concerning State and local governments in Nevada. As
part of this program, the Bureau maintains, in cooper-
ation with State, city and county Officials, a file of
current local government documents. Third, as a service
agency, the Bureau assists State and local agencies in
the solving of particular problems of public administra-
tion.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Bureau of Governmental Research be
approved, as per above statement.
18. Regents' Salary Committee
In the absence of Regent Crumley, Chairman of the Committee,
President Armstrong reported. The Committee was authorized
at the last meeting to act for the Board in approving sal-
aries for 1961-62. The proposed Code, which involves the
salary pattern, was discussed in a Faculty meeting and cer-
tain suggestions made which were forwarded to the Code and
Salary Committees of the Faculty. One question which came
up was whether or not individual faculty members should
see their evaluation report form. This matter was again
referred back to the Faculty Committee and the Committee
suggested that when the mail ballot is taken, it shall be
requested on the entire Code as it stands, and on the Code
including the statement that the faculty will be shown
their evaluation reports. No action will be taken until
this recommendation is reviewed by Mr. Crumley's committees.
The Regents' Salary Committee met with Dr. Armstrong on
April 21 and reviewed the recommended salaries College by
College, Department by Department, and page by page. In
some instances, certain changes were made. Vote was then
taken by the Regents' Salary Committee to approve, on be-
half of the Board of Regents, all salaries as submitted.
19. Working Budget, 1961-62
Copies of the budget had been mailed previously to the
members of the Board. Mr. Humphrey explained that before
he joined the staff, he was asked to make a study of the
fund structure and the budgets here presented for Funds 1,
2 and 3 are a result of that study. A complete statement
for all funds will be ready in June. In July, the balance
sheets will be available for further information. Follow-
ing that, there will be quarterly reports to the President
and the Board of Regents. The working budget, in accord
with Regents' action, is shown with three basic budgeted
funds.
Fund No. 1 - Basic University Operation
Fund No. 2 - Agricultural Experiment Stations, Federal
Monies
Fund No. 3 - Agricultural Extension Division, Federal
Monies
The budget was approved by informal assent.
20. Fiscal Year, Summer Sessions
Mr. Humphrey proposed that the fiscal year period used for
the University as a whole (July 1 to June 30) not be used
for Summer sessions, but that the fiscal period be changed
to include dates which cover an entire Summer session
period. He proposed that the Administration be authorized
to modify the fiscal period dates for Summer session, after
further conferences with Dean Holstine and Dean Carlson,
either to a calendar year or to the period May 1 to April
30, whichever appears to be the more workable. President
Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Administration be authorized to change
the fiscal period dates for Summer session accounts as
above requested.
21. Proposed New Positions
Summary of Proposed New Positions for 1961-62 were distrib-
uted to the Regents, allocated to Funds No. 1, No. 2 and
No. 3, in keeping with the budget form, except in the cases
of Federal funds, budgets for which have not been received.
President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the proposed new positions for 1961-62 be
approved.
22. Nevada Southern Regional Division
Regent Germain brought up the matter of another administra-
tive position for Nevada Southern, which was not included in
the list of new positions. He suggested that an Assistant
Dean or someone of like stature be appointed to assist Dean
Carlson. He felt that this rank is necessary from a public
relations point of view. Mr. Germain proposed that, if
possible, $25,000 be allocated to Nevada Southern for this
position and for additional operating funds. Mr. Elwell
backed up Mr. Germain's proposal.
President Armstrong explained the financial limitations and
expressed approval if money becomes available from income
later in the year. Mr. Germain then suggested that the
position be authorized, to be filled if and when funds be-
come available.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the position of Assist-
ant Dean for Nevada Southern be authorized as a new posi-
tion, to be filled if and when funds become available.
23. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
items:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointment as follows:
David C. Leonard as Junior Herdsman at a salary rate of
$4200 based on twelve months' service, effective April 15,
1961 (replacement for James Hillberry).
Leave of Absence, as follows:
Mary Ruth Cornwell, Assistant Professor of Home Economics,
for the academic year 1961-62, without pay, in order that
she might pursue a doctoral program on a fulltime basis.
Promotions as follows:
James G. Jensen, Agricultural Agent, Esmeralda, Lander and
Nye Counties, from Rank I to Rank II, effective July 1,
1961.
Marie Morgan, Home Agent, Washoe County, From Rank I to
Rank II, effective July 1, 1961.
Virginia E. Twitty, Home Agent Leader, Agricultural Exten-
sion Service, from Rank II to Rank III, effective July 1,
1961.
Rose M. Goss, Home Agent, Douglas, Ormsby and Storey Coun-
ties, from Rank I to Rank II.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Robert Grant Linderman as Graduate Assistant in Biology at
a salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replace-
ment for Dianna Matthias).
Eugene G. Fuller as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a
salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement
for Duke Drakulich).
Stanley Alonzo Pearl as Instructor in History and Political
Science at a salary of $5900 for the academic year 1961-62
(replacement for Charles Kunsman).
William Howard Tedford, Jr. as Graduate Assistant in Physics
at a salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replace-
ment for Donald Goldschen).
Harumi Befu as Assistant Professor of Psychology, Sociology
and Anthropology at a salary of $6000 for the academic year
1961-62 (replacement for Arnold Strickon).
Lionel Stanley Lewis as Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $6100 for the
academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Eileen Lee Halligan as Instructor in Mathematics at a salary
of $5600 for the academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Leaves of Absence, as follows:
J. Craig Sheppard, Professor of Art, for the academic year
1961-62, without pay, in order that he might study and do
creative painting in Paris. If granted sabbatical leave,
that leave arrangements would prevail.
Robert M. Gorrell, Professor of English, for the academic
year 1961-62, without pay, in order that he might accept a
Fulbright lectureship at the University of Helsinki in
Finland. If granted sabbatical leave, that leave arrange-
ments would prevail.
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
Dean C. Fletcher as Allie M. Lee Research Professor of
Biological Science at a salary rate of $14,000 based on
twelve months' service, effective August 1, 1961 (new
position).
George B. Maxey as Research Professor of Hydrology and
Geology at a salary of $10,000 for the year 1961-62 on
part-time basis, based on a salary rate of $15,000 for
full-time twelve months' service (new position).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
Robert Lee Autry, Jr. as Graduate Assistant in Secondary
Education at a salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62
(replacement for Theodore H. Moore).
E. M. Beesley, Professor of Mathematics - National Science
Foundation Summer Institute in Mathematics, Associate
Director except during the period from June 17 to July 29,
and Director during that period, May through August 1961 -
$1500.
R. N. Thompson, Associate Professor of Mathematics, to
serve as Director of the National Science Foundation Summer
Institute in Mathematics and as Instructor in Mathematics
in the Summer Institute, at a total salary of $3000.
Mr. R. Demers, Instructor in Mathematics - National Science
Foundation Summer Institute in Mathematics, June and July
1961 - $1500.
A. J. King, Graduate Assistant in Mathematics - National
Science Foundation Summer Institute in Mathematics, June
and July - $600.
Hazel Grubbs, Lecturer in Education, main session, 1961
Summer session - $960.
LIBRARY
Tenure as follows:
Helen J. Poulton, Agricultural Librarian and Assistant
Professor of Library Science, effective July 1, 1961.
Post-Retirement Appointments as follows:
Ruth A. Cutten, Binding Assistant, for one year, effective
July 1, 1961, with no change in salary.
James J. Hill as Science Librarian for one year as final
post-retirement appointment, at a salary of $8000 based on
twelve months' service (new position).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
5 appointments in the evening division, Spring semester
1961.
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Appointment as follows:
Argentina Logiakis Friedley as Instructor in Nursing at a
salary of $5016 for the academic year 1961-62 (new posi-
tion).
Leave of Absence, as follows:
Dorothy J. Button for the academic year 1961-62, without
pay, in order that she may spend the year obtaining a
Master's Degree in Nursing at the University of California
Medical Center Campus.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
24. Policy Statement re: Purchasing
A "Statement of Policy and Procedure for Purchasing at the
University of Nevada" had been prepared by Mr. Humphrey and
was distributed to the Regents with the recommendation by
Dr. Armstrong that it be approved. This policy statement
has been reviewed by the State Purchasing Agent and approv-
ed by him as complying with the spirit of the law creating
the State Purchasing Department.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the policy statement be approved, with
certain minor corrections.
25. Intercollegiate Boxing
On April 19, 1961 at the regular ASUN Senate meeting the
present situation of Intercollegiate Boxing at the Univer-
sity of Nevada was discussed. The Senate voted unanimously
to accept the following motion: "The ASUN Senate recommends
to the Eligibility and Athletic Committee that Boxing as a
major sport at the University of Nevada be continued."
On May 3, the Eligibility and Athletic Committee met to
discuss the present and future status of Varsity Boxing at
the University of Nevada, and to discuss a policy concerning
Boxing. Letter from the Chairman of the Committee dated
May 4, 1961 contains the following: "In view of the caliber
of the schools with the California Intercollegiate Boxing
Conference, the 'soundness' of this conference with regard
to protective rules, and the general success of Boxing at
the University of Nevada, the Eligibility and Athletic
Committee recommends that the Varsity Boxing program be
continued, and that the University of Nevada accept the
invitation to join the California Intercollegiate Boxing
Conference." President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that Varsity Boxing be continued at the Univer-
sity of Nevada and that the recommendation that the Univer-
sity of Nevada join the California Intercollegiate Boxing
Conference be approved.
26. Certificate in Public Administration
The Academic Committee, in meeting of March 14, 1961, ap-
proved the Certificate in Public Administration Program,
designed primarily to provide a systematic less-than-degree
course of study for employees and Officers of Federal, State
and local government agencies in Nevada. President
Armstrong recommended approval by the Regents, effective in
the Fall semester, 1961.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the Certificate in Public Administration
Program, above, be approved.
27. Citizens' Advisory Sub-Committee for Home Economics
President Armstrong recommended approval of the request of
Dean Adams and Dr. Horn that Mr. Frank Nelson, Manager of
Sears Roebuck Store, Reno, be appointed to the Committee
in place of Gary Adams, who resigned because he is moving
from Nevada.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the appointment be approved and that the
President be authorized to issue an invitation to Mr.
Nelson.
28. Residence Halls Rent
President Armstrong presented a request from the Office of
Student Services that all Residence Hall charges be made
$100 per semester instead of the current rate of $95 for
the old Halls and $100 for the new Residence Hall; and that
the present clause, "Members and pledges of fraternal organ-
izations who are required to take meals in the chapter house
may apply in the Office of Student Affairs for permission
to contract for room only. Students whose employment is
compensated partially by provision for meals may also apply
for this exception" be eliminated. Dr. Armstrong recommend-
ed approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the recommendations regarding Residence
Halls, above, be approved.
29. Resolution, Elwell
Regent Elwell discussed the following resolution and asked
that it be made part of the minutes of the meeting:
RESOLUTION NO. 61-4
WHEREAS, the public school system in Clark County is
among the fastest growing in the United States, and
WHEREAS, the turnover of teachers has been a major and
continuing problem before the Board of Education, and
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada is constantly ex-
panding facilities for higher education at the Nevada
Southern Campus at Las Vegas, and
WHEREAS, a concentrated program of educating Clark
County residents at the Las Vegas Campus is to teach
in the public schools would lower substantially the
large turnover of elementary and high school teachers,
and
WHEREAS, the lack of these facilities in past years
has been responsible for many of the finest young
people in Clark County seeking higher education in
other States, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada be recorded as favoring an ac-
celerated program of providing facilities on the
Nevada Southern Campus for degrees in Education as
well as in other fields for Nevada residents, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution
be transmitted to members of the Legislative Commission
for the advice of the Nevada Legislature.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Regents go on record as recognizing
the shortage of teachers annually in the Las Vegas area,
and want to do everything possible to try to keep Nevada
students in Nevada and to retain them as Nevada teachers.
30. National Conference of University Attorneys
Mr. Porter reported on the Conference, which he attended as
representative of the University. Mimeographed materials
from the meeting will be turned over to the University. It
was decided at the Conference to establish the group as a
permanent organization; a committee for constitution and by-
laws was appointed. Mr. Porter was elected to the Board of
Governors. Mr. Porter said that the group would welcome an
invitation to meet in Nevada, and he was authorized to ex-
tend an invitation.
31. Regents' Meetings
The next meeting was set for Saturday, June 3, 1961. The
following meeting will be held on Saturday, July 29, 1961
in Austin, Nevada. Regent Magee said there would be a
barbecue on Friday, July 28, so that the Regents could have
an opportunity to meet the residents of Austin and surround-
ing area.
The meeting adjourned at 1:35 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
05-06-1961