May 7-8, 1960
05-07-1960
Pages 367-383
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
May 7, 1960
The Board of Regents met on Saturday, May 7, 1960, in Archie C.
Grant Hall on the Las Vegas Campus of the University of Nevada.
Present: Regents Anderson, Arnold, Crumley, Elwell, Grant,
Germain; Engineer Rogers, Academic Vice President Wood, Deputy
Attorney General Porter, and President Armstrong. Dean Carlson
was present as an observer. Regent Tyson was present for the
dedication ceremony and for the afternoon session. Regent
Lombardi was absent because of illness in the family. Regent
Broadbent was absent for business reasons. Bob Laxalt covered
the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Grant at 9:15 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1960 were approv-
ed upon motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, and
unanimous vote. Minutes of the special meeting of April 20,
1960 were approved upon motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by
Mr. Crumley, and unanimous vote.
2. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the claims, submitted to him
by the Comptroller as follows, with his recommendation that
they be approved:
Regents Checks, number 90-244 to 90-279 inclusive for a
total of $514,915.11 for March.
State Claims, number 90-1107 to 90-1126 and 90-109 to
90-128 inclusive for a total of $373,620.02 for March.
Regents Checks, number 90-280 to 90-315 inclusive for a
total of $618,736.37 for April.
State Claims, number 90-1127 to 90-1147 and 90-129 to
90-143 inclusive for a total of $351,652.58 for April.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the claims be approved.
3. Gifts and Grants
Gifts and grants which had been received by the University
were presented by the President with his recommendation
that they be accepted, as follows:
Miscellanous
From Richard H. Reichold through The Society for the
Preservation of the American Musical Heritage - one stereo-
phonic recording for the Library.
From Mr. and Mrs. Charleton Laird - one autographed copy of
British edition of "The Tree of Language" for the Library.
From Weld Arnold, Carson City, a book, "Figures of
Equilibrium of Celestial Bodies", by Kopal, for the Uni-
versity Library.
From the American Cancer Society, Reno Office - privilege
of ordering books and magazines to the amount of $100
charged to the American Cancer Society, for the Orvis
School of Nursing.
From the Women's Auxiliary to the Clark County Medical
Society - $500 for the purchase of models and materials
for classes in Human Biology at the Southern Nevada
Division.
From the State Bar of Nevada - $100 to be added to the
Department of Journalism Discretionary Fund.
From Jack C. Van Gundy, Chief, Service and Supply Branch,
Department of Water Resources, Sacramento, California -
publications of the Department for the Mackay School of
Mines Library.
From L. J. May, Jr., a graduate of the Mackay School of
Mines, now at Fort Hood, Texas - specimens of igneous and
sedimentary rocks from the Llano area of Texas, and
Larvikite from Larvik, Norway, for the Mackay School of
Mines Museum.
From the American Trust Company, San Francisco - $788.95
representing the balance cash on hand in the Jesse M.
Whited Trust.
From Dr. S. T. Clarke, Reno - a Studebaker truck with
cattle rack, valued at $500 for the College of Agriculture.
Scholarships
From the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants - a
check for $100 to cover the first scholarship award of the
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants.
From Mrs. Ella P. Kind, Sparks - $500 as a special scholar-
ship for Miss Lynn Walsh.
From the Reno Branch, American Association of University
Women - $7.50 to be applied to the Nursing Scholarship Fund.
From Kennecott Copper Corporation, New York - $1000 to cover
the Kennecott Copper Corporation Scholarship for 1960-61,
and $1000 as a grant-in-aid to the University.
From Zion's First National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah -
$1,375 to cover the Josephine Beam Scholarships at the
University.
From the Nevada State Press Association - $187.50 to com-
plete the payment for the Nevada State Press Association
Scholarships for 1959-60.
From the Las Vegas Sun, Inc. - $750 to be credited to the
Las Vegas Sun Scholarship Account.
From Sparks 20-30 Club - $100 to cover the Sparks 20-30
Club Scholarship for the Spring semester, 1960.
From Mrs. J. L. Semenza, Reno - $100 to cover the Semenza
Scholarship in Business Administration.
From the Rebekah Assembly of Nevada - $50 to cover the
Rebekah Assembly of Nevada Scholarship awarded to Danny
Winters.
From the Sigma/Alpha/Epsilon Fraternity, University of
Nevada - a special scholarship in the amount of $150 for
a member of the Fraternity.
Grants
From the National Institute of Mental Health, Department of
Health, Education and Welfare - notification of Grant of
$22,966 for research by Dr. Paul F. Secord and Dr. Carl W.
Backman of the Department of Psychology on Interpersonal
Factors in Behavioral Stability.
From the National Defense Student Loan Program, Department
of Health, Education and Welfare - $6,431 as a supplemental
Federal Capital Contribution (Fiscal Year 1959-60) to the
National Defense Student Loan Fund.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the gifts and grants be accepted and that
the Secretary write appropriate notes of thanks to the
donors.
4. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
personnel recommendations:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Berthold Karoly Szirotny as Instructor in English at a sal-
ary of $5400 for the academic year, 1960-61 (replacement
for Carolyn French).
Edrie Marlene Ferdun as Instructor in Health, Physical
Education and Recreation at a salary of $5400 for the aca-
demic year 1960-61 (replacement for Barbara Lane).
John A. Legarza as Graduate Assistant in Health, Physical
Education and Recreation at a salary of $1800 for the aca-
demic year, 1960-61 (replacement for Robert J. Jones).
Harold L. Kirkpatrick as Assistant Professor of History and
Political Science at a salary of $6000 for the academic
year, 1960-61 (new position).
Theodore E. Conover as Assistant Professor of Journalism
at a salary of $6500 for the academic year, 1960-61 (re-
placement for Robin Hood).
Ronald Alvin Macauley as Assistant Professor of Mathematics
at a salary of $7200 for the academic year, 1960-61 (re-
placement for Dr. Edwin Elliott).
Robert Eugene Collison as Lecturer in Mathematics at a sal-
ary of $6000 for the academic year, 1960-61 (replacement
for Gerald Silberman).
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointment as follows:
William Dennis Thoren as Assistant Agricultural Agent,
White Pine and Eureka Counties, at a salary rate of $5800
based on twelve months service, effective April 18, 1960
(replacement for A. Z. Joy, promoted to Agricultural Agent).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointments as follows:
Alice Bell White as Assistant Professor of Business Admin-
istration at a salary of $6000 for the academic year, 1960-
61 (new position).
Walter Stanley Palmer, Jr., as Associate Professor of Bus-
iness Administration and Economics at a salary of $8350
for the academic year, 1960-61 (replacement for Martin S.
Greene).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointment as follows:
La Verne B. Rollin as Editorial Assistant in the Nevada
Bureau of Mines, effective May 9, 1960, at a salary rate
of $4800 based on twelve months service (new position).
SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments as follows:
Collins Billings as Audio-Visual Technician at a salary of
$4800 based on twelve months service, effective July 1,
1960 (new position).
James Everett Deacon as Assistant Professor of Biology at
a salary of $5950 for the academic year, 1960-61 (new
position).
Charles Edward Frazier, Jr., as Assistant Professor of
History at a salary of $6100 for the academic year, 1960-
61 (new position).
Lloyd C. Nietling as Instructor in Mathematics, at a salary
of $5850 for the academic year, 1960-61 (replacement for
Edward Berger).
Irving Katz as Assistant Professor of Psychology at a sal-
ary of $6500 for the academic year, 1960-61 (new position).
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Appointments in the Evening Division as follows:
Harry M. Chase, Jr., Political Science, 8/15/60 - 8/26/60 -
$300 (Ely)
Ted Heath, Physical Education, 2/18/60 - 6/3/60 - $125 (Ely)
Frederick A. Lawrence, Chemistry, 2/22/60 - 6/3/60 - $250
(Ely)
Douglas Thompson, Tabulating Technician, 4/5/60 - 5/31/60 -
$250 (Carson City)
Clair D. Woodward, Music, 2/23/60 - 6/3/60 - $250 (Elko)
Barbara Longero, Keypunch Operating, 4/5/60 - 5/31/60 -
$250 (Carson City)
Jack Loy, Keypunch Training, 1/12/60 - 5/31/60 - $200
(Carson City)
Richard N. Meyer, Survey Course in Data Processing - 4/5/60
to 6/7/60 - $325 (Reno)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointment of Supervising Teachers for the Spring semester
1960 as follows:
Fairy Utter, Northside Junior High School - $37.50
Glen C. Terry, Billinghurst Junior High School - $75
Robert C. Teddy, Billinghurst Junior High School - $75
Helen Leonard, Sparks High School - $75
Buddy Garfinkle, Peavine School - $30
Ann Cason, Reno High School - $75
E. Yvonne Carson, Billinghurst Junior High School - $75
Helen Bledowski, Central Junior High School - $75
Raymond Aiazzi, Billinghurst Junior High School - $75
Appointments for the Summer sessions, 1960, as follows:
George Barnes, Director NSF Institute, June 20 to August
14 - $500
John L. Carrico, Associate Professor Music, first, main
and post sessions - $1,750
Harold Goddard, Assistant Professor of Music, post session -
$300
W. Keith Macy, Associate Professor of Music, main, post and
first sessions - $1,750
Edna Martin, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main session -
$900
Lon S. Mc Girk, Jr., Associate Professor of Geology, main
session - $1,050
Robert Mc Queen, Assistant Professor of Psychology and
Counseling Institute, first and main session - $1,350
Florence E. Petzel, Visting Lecturer in Home Economics, main
session - $525
James E. Wulk, Assistant Counseling Institute, main session
$285
Reappointment as follows:
Robert G. Whittmore as Lecturer in Education for July and
August 1960 at a total salary of $1,250 (service necessary
in connection with the Summer session).
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Appointments as follows:
Wilma York as Assistant Professor (with Associate Profes-
sor-ship contingent upon receipt of Master's Degree) at a
salary of $7500 for the academic year, 1960-61 (new posi-
tion).
Deloris J. Darden as Assistant Professor of Nursing at a
salary of $6500 for the academic year, 1960-61 (replacement
for Marjorie Bauer).
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Richard M. Palcanis as Catalog Librarian, effective May 1,
1960, at a salary rate of $6500 based on twelve months
service. He is being transferred from Serials Librarian
(replacement for Herman Storm).
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
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The President then presented recommendations for reorgani-
zation of the Administration of the University consequent
upon Dr. Wood's leaving the University, and discussed them
as follows:
1) That effective July 1, 1960 the present designation of
the Office of Academic Vice President be changed to that
of Executive Vice President.
2) That to the Office of the Executive Vice President there
be assigned the duties of general internal administra-
tion of the University as designated by the President,
with specific supervision of the Office of Admissions
and Registrar, Office of Student Affairs, Library,
Central Stenographic Services, Audio Visual Services,
academic schedule and calendar, space allocations and
space studies, institutional studies and research, gen-
eral supervision of mechanics of the academic program,
cooperation with President's Office in the Development
Program, and other duties as assigned by the President.
3) That direction of the Desert Research Institute be as-
signed either to a new fulltime staff member or as a
collaterial duty of the Dean of the Graduate School, in
view of the fact that we are seeking a new Dean with
research background.
4) That the present Statewide Services which have been car-
ried as collaterial duties by the Academic Vice Presi-
dent be re-assigned from that Office and given academic
status under a separate Dean who would report to the
President as do other Deans.
5) That the academic personnel and program functions be
assumed directly by the President.
6) That the Executive Vice President be made Chairman of
the Administrative Committee and the President be
Chairman of the Academic Committee.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the plan of reorganization recommended by
President Armstrong above be approved.
President Armstrong recommended the appointment of Dr. Lloyd
A. Drury as Dean of Statewide Services, at some increase in
salary to come from the President's Reserve Salary Fund,
effective July 1, 1960.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that Dr. Drury be appointed Dean of Statewide
Services, as recommended by President Armstrong.
President Armstrong recommended that appointment of Dr.
Kenneth E. Young as Executive Vice President of the Univer-
sity of Nevada, effective July 1, 1960, on a twelve months
contract at a salary of $15,500 for the year.
Dr. Young was highly recommended by four individuals of high
educational position. He has been active in the Northwest
Association of Higher Education, having served on the Higher
Commission of the Association. He was Dean of Faculty at
the University of Alaska, 1957-59. During the past year he
has attended the University of Michigan at the Center for
Advanced Study of Higher Education on a post-doctoral fel-
lowship -- one of five qualifying under a grant from Ford
Foundation.
Motion was made by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, that
the appointment of Dr. Young be approved. Dr. Anderson
proposed to amend the motion to postpone voting until the
afternoon session in order to give the Regents more time
to study the qualifications of Dr. Young. Mr. Arnold ac-
cepted the amendment and the vote was unanimous to postpone
action under after lunch.
Regent Germain spoke for the three Las Vegas Regents in pro-
posing that consideration be given to changing the title of
Michael Drakulich to Athletic Director for Nevada Southern
Regional Division, at no advance in salary, in view of the
fact that he actually performs the duties of that position.
Mr. Grant called on Dean Carlson and he expressed himself
as having had this change in mind for the future.
Motion was made by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Elwell,
that Mr. Drakulich be given the title of Athletic Director
for Nevada Southern Regional Division effective July 1, 1960
at no increase in salary. By consensus, vote on the motion
was postponed until the afternoon session for further study
and discussion.
5. Health Committee Recommendations
President Armstrong presented the following recommendations
from the Health Committee:
1) The Student Health Committee recommends that the serv-
ices of a qualified consultant be secured to study our
present Health Service and to advise the Committee, the
Dean of Student Affairs, and the Infirmary staff on the
best policies and procedures to follow to adquately take
care of the health of our increasing student population.
The Health Committee feels that the cost of the consul-
tant should be paid for out of the Student Health Fund.
2) The Student Health Committee recommends that payment of
the health fee be required of all students registered
for 6 or more credits and that all other students be
denied the privilege of paying the health fee. This
will exclude the following classification of students:
1. Non-matriculated students
2. Evening division students (unless enrolled for
more than 6 hours AND required to pay the con-
solidated fee)
3. Part-time students
4. Auditors
5. Staff members (unless registered for more than
6 credits)
Policy changes needed to implement the recommendations:
A. Graduate students carrying more than 6 credits shall be
required to pay a consolidated fee including the health
fee. At present payment of the health fee is optional
for graduate students. This recommendation has been
approved by the Fee Committee and is included in their
recommendations to the President.
B. Delete from the catalog the statement that students who
do not pay the consolidated fee may take advantage of
the benefits of the Health Service by paying a special
health fee.
President Armstrong recommended that these two recommenda-
tions of the Health Committee be referred to a special com-
mittee of the Regents.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the Chair appoint a Regents' Committee to con-
sider the recommendations and report to the Board at a later
date.
Chairman Grant appointed Drs. Andrson and Lombardi to serve
as the Regents' Committee.
6. Bid Opening
President Armstrong reported as follows:
A meeting to open bids was held in Morrill Hall, room 205,
at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, April 11, 1960. Present were
Comptroller Hayden, Assistant Engineer Whalen, Robert
Kersey, Director Jot Travis Student Union, and two members
of bidding firms. Bid notice had duly appeared in local
papers for INSTALLATION OF DINING HALL SOUND SYSTEM AND
CONNECTION TO JOT TRAVIS STUDENT UNION SOUND SYSTEM.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Harrison Sound Supply Company - accompanied by cashiers
check, Altec, $3,977.60, Du Kane, $2,742.40 - work to
be completed in 40 days.
Radio Supply of Nevada - accompanied by bid bond -
$3,085.69 - work to be completed in 30 days.
The bids were referred to the University Engineer for study
and recommendation to the President and Board of Regents.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid of Harrison
Sound Supply Company, Du Kane, in the amount of $2,742.40
be accepted, and a contract be drawn to accomplish this
work. This bid is within the estimate prepared by the
University Engineer's Office, and the funds are available
in Dining Hall Equipment and Jot Travis Student Union
Equipment funds.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: Robert L. Kersey, Director, Student Services
P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the bid
and the awarding of the contract be approved.
7. Regents' Salary Committee
Chairman Grant appointed as the Regents' Committee to work
with the University Administration on Salaries, (recommend-
ed by the Regents' Special Salary Committee in meeting of
April 20, 1960) the same Special Salary Committee with the
exception of Mr. Grant, making the Committee composed of
Regents Crumley, Chairman, Anderson, Tyson, with Regents
Elwell and Germain representing Nevada Southern.
8. Building Program
Engineer Rogers gave a progress report. There are some
changes in rates of progress from those reported at the
last meeting -- all jobs are moving very slowly. The Fine
Arts building will be completed about June 1 and according
to the contract should have been completed by April 18.
He suggested that the contracting firm (not the local rep-
resentative) be notified that they are not performing the
job as the University believes it should.
A meeting was held with HHFA and the State Planning Board
staff and an agreement was reached that Lembke Construction
Company has not justified the claim for time extensions due
to the strike. Lembke Construction Company is lagging on
the Dining Hall, Married Housing and Men's Doromitory. A
letter informing the contractor that the work is not pro-
gressing fast enough has been sent by the Planning Board.
Married Housing will be completed about May 10, the Dining
Hall about June 15, and the Men's Dormitory about June 1.
The Greenhouse job is substantially complete. The Planning
Board inspected it on April 21 and Mr. Rogers will do final
inspection on Monday next. The Agricultural Mechanics
building is progressing as it should; the Physical Education
and Classroom building in Las Vegas is progressing satisfac-
torily; preliminary plans are in for the Radiological Lab-
oratory in Las Vegas.
9. Married Student Housing
President Armstrong presented a tentative policy for prior-
ity consideration for occupancy of Married Student Housing
as follows:
1. Priority consideration will be given in the following
order:
a. Both husband and wife are Nevada resident students
and have Senior class standing.
b. Husband or wife is a Nevada resident student with
Senior class standing.
c. Husband and wife are Nevada resident students with
Graduate Candidate standing.
d. Husband or wife is a Nevada resident student with
Graduate Candidate standing.
e. Husband and wife are Nevada resident students with
Junior class standing.
f. Husband or wife is Nevada resident student with
Junior class standing.
g. For other than Nevada residents priority consider-
ation will be based on the above class standing of
the student or students.
2. The student member of the family must be a full-time
student as defined in the University catalog.
3. Leases:
a. Applications must be on file at the Housing Office
prior to May 31.
b. Leases will begin on July 1 of each year and will
be for 12 months to terminate on June 30.
c. Leases are renewable at the end of the first year
of lease; new priorities may be established at that
time.
4. Final determination of occupancy will be made following
a personal interview in the Office of Student Affairs.
5. Families will make individual arrangement for water,
gas, electricity connection and telephone service and
for payment of same.
6. Faculty applications will be handled on a first come
first serve basis from new faculty appointments.
Their chronological priority will be determined upon
receipt of the deposit and signed contract. Faculty
leases will be for one year and will run from July 1
to June 30. They will be for one year only and may not
be renewed by the same family.
Tentative Conditions of the Contract
1. Neither alcoholic beverages nor firearms will be kept
on the premises. Fire arms may be registered and stored
under lock and key in the Housing Office (new Men's
Dormitory).
2. No domesticated animals or birds may be kept on the
premises.
3. Couples may not move into the housing unit with more
than one child.
4. A notarized statement of income for the previous calen-
dar year must be submitted and statements of anticipated
income for the year in which occupancy begins must also
be submitted. Couples with gross joint income of over
$4,000 per year will not be considered. This section
does not apply to faculty applications.
5. Options to sub-lease for the Summer months may be made
only with the specific approval of the Housing Office.
6. No student family may occupy a housing unit for more
than 2 years.
7. Payments are to be made at the Housing Office on the
first of each month for the succeeding month. A $25
damage and lease protection deposit will be made with
the first payment and will be refunded upon the termina-
tion of the lease providing no unusual damage is found
or if lease has not been terminated by the tenant prior
to its normal expiration. No refunds will be given on
monthly payments nor will the $25 deposit be refunded
if the family unit terminates the lease prior to the
lease period.
8. Reasonable care will be exercised in the use of the
units. They will be left in a clean condition upon
termination of the lease.
9. University authorities shall have the right to inspect
units at anytime for reasons of health, maintenance or
sanitation.
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The question was raised as to Veterans' preference, since
the project is financed by government loan, and as to how
tenancy would be handled if a student lived in the unit for
two years and still had not graduated.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the policy as submitted be approved tentatively,
with the understanding that a check be made on any provision
of HHFA on Veterans' preference and that the two year ten-
ancy policy be clarified.
10. Ladino Dairy Farm
Mr. Crumley read a copy of the letter addressed to the
Governor signed by Deputy Attorney General Porter informing
him of the action of the Board of Regents in selling the
Ladino Dairy Farm and requesting his approval of the same.
As soon as the expected approval is received, the success-
ful bidder will proceed with escrow papers.
11. The All American Society
Mr. James R. Needles, Executive Director of the "All
American Society", met with the Regents to discuss the
request of that Society for use of University facilities.
He asked for use of Mackay Stadium for activities over the
Fourth of July holiday concluding with a fireworks display
-- the entire program to be underwritten by Raymond I.
Smith. The Regents and Mr. Porter discussed the liability
of the University in the fireworks display, and the need
to have the Reno Fire Department handle this part of the
program, if it is to be put on at all.
The meeting recessed at 10:50 A.M. for dedication ceremonies of
the Archie C. Grant Hall.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon, with
Regent Tyson and Governor Sawyer present in addition to those
who were present at the morning session.
Governor Sawyer and the Regents discussed the sale of the Ladino
Dairy Farm.
12. Orr Ditch
Mr. Rogers explained the Orr Ditch situation. An inverted
siphon was installed on a one-year trial basis. The Univer-
sity should now give a new easement along the siphon to the
Orr Ditch and Water Company in exchange for the easement
held by the Orr Ditch and Water Company along the old ditch.
President Armstrong recommended that the easement be given
to the Orr Ditch and Water Company. The Governor agreed
that the recommendation was in order.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the easement be abandoned, subject to the
Governor's approval.
The meeting recessed at 12:10 P.M.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. with all
present who were at the morning session, plus Mr. Tyson.
13. Women's Dormitory Assignments
President Armstrong presented a recommendation from the
Office of Student Affairs, submitted in view of the short-
age of Dormitory space for the coming year. It is antici-
pated that the University will be short approximatly 161
spaces for women students. The Office of Student Affairs
recommends use of the new Men's Dormitory for women, so
that women students 21 and over may be permitted to live
in off-campus residences which have been inspected and
approved by the Dean of Women's Office. At the same time
Artemisia Hall will temporarily be used for men students.
President Armstrong recommended that these proposals be
approved.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the recommended plan for providing housing
for women students be approved.
14. Fish and Game Commission
President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. Daniel Evans of
the Fish and Gaming Commission, written at the request of
the Regents (action taken at the meeting of April 20, 1960).
The letter listing the following benefits to the University:
1. Assistance in classroom instruction from staff personnel
on a special assignment basis.
2. Cooperation with the Veterinarian Division of the
Department of Agriculture located at the University of
Nevada as it pertains to the diseases of livestock, game
birds, game animals and fish.
3. Field training for wildlife students at fish hatcheries
and game management areas.
4. Possible Summer employment for a limited number of wild-
life students.
5. Basic research projects that could be handled by the
University.
At the present time, University courses in Game Management
are not sufficient to qualify students for employment with
the Nevada Fish and Game Commission. The Fish and Game
Office located on the University Campus would, with other
measures being contemplated, improve the situation a great
deal.
The matter was discussed and problems which the University
might encounter were noted. President Armstrong recommended
that a committee be appointed to study the request, or that
it be referred to the Campus Development Committee.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the request be referred to the Campus
Development Committee for study and recommendation, and
that the matter then be referred to the Regents' Building
Committee, which would have power to act.
15. All American Society (continued)
Mr. Needles was again present to discuss the request for
use of University facilities. He explained that the "All
American Society" is an organization of patriotic American
citizens who are dedicated to the concept of personal free-
dom, and is a tax exempt organization. At a meeting of the
Directors of the Society in Reno it was agreed to hold an
old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration this year in Reno,
to last for three days.
President Armstrong recommended that the matter of final
approval of the request be given to the five Regents in the
Reno area, on the assumption that this committee is satis-
fied that adequate public and property liability is being
provided.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Regents' Committee of five members from
the Reno area review the request with the President and if
it is established to the satisfaction of Legal Counsel that
adequate coverage will be provided and the President and
the Committee believe that all other arrangements are in
order, that authority be given to the Committee to grant
the request of the "All American Society" for this year
only, and it is to be understood that the Board of Regents
does not wish to have it indicated that the Board is or is
not co-sponsoring the celebration.
16. Class A Actions of Faculty
President Armstrong presented Class A actions voted by the
Faculty for formal ratification by the Board of Regents,
as follows:
1. Change in dates for terms of membership in University
Council from July 1 to June 1.
2. Institution of a two-day reading period preceding final
examinations, on a trial basis. The period will include
Saturday, May 21, and Monday, May 23, 1960. All Univer-
sity appointments on these dates will be cancelled, with
the understanding that students will use the period for
review, study, reading and other constructive activities
in preparation for final examinations.
A third item proposed "Regulations and Procedures for Less-
Than-Degree Program". President Armstrong suggested further
study in some detail by the Board, either by a committee or
by the Board as a whole, on this proposal.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that items 1 and 2 of Class A actions be approved.
It was the consensus that, regarding the less-than-degree
program, explanatory material be sent to all members of the
Board for study before the next meeting.
17. Working Budget
President Armstrong distributed copies of the working
budget, other than salaries, and discussed again the
process used in its preparation (item 14, minutes of
April 2, 1960).
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the working budget, as
presented, be approved.
18. Michael Drakulich
Change in title for Michael Drakulich was again discussed,
and it was agreed that the vote now be taken.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that Michael Drakulich be given the title,
Director of Athletics for Nevada Southern Regional Division,
effective July 1, 1960 with no increase in salary. It was
agreed that the policy of relationship between the Reno and
Las Vegas Campuses is a matter not to be determined by in-
dividual titles, but rather by the Board of Regents and the
Administration.
19. Dr. Kenneth Young
President Armstrong requested that consideration now be
given to the postponed action on the appointment of Dr.
Kenneth E. Young as Executive Vice President and Professor.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the appointment of Kenneth E. Young as
Executive Vice President and Professor, effective July 1,
1960 at a salary of $15,500 for the year 1960-61 on a
twelve months basis be approved.
20. Building Committee, Meeting of April 26, 1960
Copies of the minutes as follows were distributed and Dr.
Anderson discussed the actions of the Committee:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
April 26, 1960
The Committee met in the Office of the Prsident of the
University at 7:30 P.M. on the above date. Present were:
Dr. Anderson, Chairman, Mr. Arnold, Dr. Lombardi, Mr.
Crumley, Mr. Tyson, Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong.
Dr. Anderson opened the meeting by requesting President
Armstrong to review actions taken by the State Planning
Board at their meeting on April 7 in selecting an archi-
tectural firm for the Master Planning of the Reno and Las
Vegas Campuses and architects for the planning of the
Library on the Las Vegas Campus. According to Mr. Bissell's
report of the meeting to President Armstrong, at which
Regents Grant and Germain were present, the selection of
these architects was approved by the two Regents. Mr. Grant
and Mr. Germain had subsequently indicated to President
Armstrong that they were not aware that they were giving any
such approval but nevertheless the Planning Board has pro-
ceeded under this assumption. The firm of Skidmore, Owings
and Merrill has been contacted by the Planning Board for
the Master Planning and the firm of Knighton and Mc Daniels
of Las Vegas for the Library.
Extensive discussion followed.
A motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
Regents propose to the State Planning Board that our own
involvement in planning for the long-range development of
the University's Campuses over a period of years, even
though limited in extent, clearly indicates that Master
Planning is best and most satisfactorily a continuous proj-
ect, integrally related to the year-to-year operations of
the University, and that, therefore, optimum use of State
funds appropriated for Master Planning should involve a
professional position for a qualified Master Planner and
Campus Development Coordinator on the University staff.
Accordingly, the Regents propose that the salary for the
year 1960-61 of this Master Planner be allocated from
State funds appropriated for Master Planning, with the
understanding that the University will attempt to continue
the position within the University budget thereafter; and
that some properly qualified architectural firm be brought
in on a consulting basis from time to time. The Master
Plan of a Campus cannot be crystallized at any one time;
rather it must be flexible and be continually revised in
the light of the changing needs of the University and of
the people of the State whom it serves. The Regents are
concerned that the best possible use of State funds be
made, in consideration of the many variable factors in-
volved in long-range planning for a growing and developing
organism such as a State University.
Unanimously approved.
It was agreed that members of the State Planning Board
should be approached on an individual basis by members of
the Building Committee to discuss this recommendation with
them prior to a formal meeting with the Planning Board.
It was noted that the Legislature has appropriated sums in
the following amounts which are related to the Master
Planning Program:
Aerial photographs, topographical maps, etc.
of all University properties $12,700
Master Plan, Reno Campus 48,280
Master Plan, Las Vegas Campus 9,000
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$69,980
A motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, that, in
order to implement the previous motion, the following pro-
cedure is recommended to the Planning Board by the Building
Committee of the Regents:
1. That a qualified Master Planner and Campus Development
Coordinator approved by the Board of Regents be employ-
ed by the State Planning Board, his salary for 1960-61
to be allocated from the funds appropriated by the State
Legislature for Master Planning of the two Campuses, and
his employment thereafter to be by the Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada with funds provided by their
regular budget.
2. That selection of the Master Planner be made by a joint
committee of the Planning Board and the Building Com-
mittee of the Regents, consisting of not more than three
members of each group.
3. That the joint committee so constituted be authorized by
both bodies to proceed with details of implementing the
Master Plan.
Unanimously approved.
It was agreed that members of the State Planning Board would
be contacted by individual members of the Board in advance
of the formal meeting with them as follows:
Mr. Isbell - Dr. Anderson
Mr. Fitz - Mr. Crumley
Mr. Thompson - Dr. Anderson
Mr. Empey - Mr. Tyson
Mrs. Sandorf - Dr. Anderson
Father Ryan & Abe Miller - Mr. Grant
Fred Gibson & Mr. Hanks - Dr. Anderson
It was further agreed that Dr. Anderson will ask Mr. Isbell,
Chairman of the State Planning Board, for a formal meeting
with the Building Committee at the earliest possible moment.
Engineer Rogers gave a progress report on buildings current-
ly under construction as follows:
Fine Arts, to be completed May 15
Greenhouse, to be completed April 21
Married Housing, to be completed May 1
Dining Hall, to be completed June 1
Men's Dormitory, to be completed May 25
Agricultural Mechanics Building, roof now being applied
Library, slabs are being poured for the walls
Physical Education Building, Las Vegas, work is pro-
gressing on the footings and floor slab
A motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that the
Building Committee of the Regents confirms the selection of
the architectural firm of Knighton and Mc Daniels for the
Nevada Southern Library, with the request to the Planning
Board that a qualified library consultant be employed by
the architects prior to submittal of preliminary plans, in
order to check the preliminary plans to insure that satis-
factory Library uses are provided for.
Unanimously approved.
Mr. Rogers reported on various deficiencies of the buildings
which are now being completed: for example, in the case of
the Greenhouse, the Planning Board inspection listed only
three items which need to be corrected, whereas Mr. Rogers'
and Mr. Whalen's inspection indicate 77 items. Similar
problems are arising in the Fine Arts building.
Mr. Rogers, at President Armstrong's request, is documenting
in detail all such instances and will insist upon their cor-
rection before acceptance. It was noted that ultimately
when we discuss these problems with the Planning Board we
should be in a position to document the entire situation.
As the using agency, the University will suffer for inade-
quate supervision and inspection by the Planning Board.
Mr. Rogers also reported that the State Planning Board Of-
fice does not provide us with the scope prepared by the
Planning Board for buildings, nor the building budget; and
as a result, the Science and Technology building in Las
Vegas is some $80,000 over the appropriation because of a
different scope given by the Planning Board to the archi-
tects instead of the one submitted by the University. It
was agreed that Mr. Rogers should proceed with this docu-
mentation in preparation for a later meeting with the
Planning Board when we can insist that such information be
provided to us in advance.
Mr. Rogers reported that the loan for the Women's Dormitory
is near completion of approval and we should be prepared to
make recommendations to the Planning Board for selection of
an architect. The firm of Lockhard, Casazza and Hancock
was suggested and it was agreed that this firm would be con-
sidered and that any other suggestions by members of the
Building Committee can be made either before or at the
May 7 meeting of the Regents.
It was pointed out that it is very urgent that design and
construction be expedited so that the building may be avail-
able for September, 1961. Mr. Rogers was asked to check
the work-loads of local architects and be prepared to make
recommendations on their ability to meet this time schedule.
At this point, Dr. Fletcher, Director of the Cancer Research
Laboratory at Washoe Medical Center, entered the meeting, at
Dr. Anderson's invitation, to discuss with the Committee the
possibility of integrating cancer research with our newly
created Desert Research Institute. Funds are available
through the Reno Cancer Center for research.
Dr. Fletcher indicated that no specific projects, or the
means of funding them, have yet been determined, but the
value of University sponsorship is an important considera-
tion. He pointed out that the objective is to provide
facilities for local physicians interested in specific
projects and space is needed for laboratory animals and
equipment.
It was agreed that such a relationship would be of real
mutual benefit providing a cross-fertilization of research
interest as well as public service. It was noted that the
University can provide laboratory space for the moment on
a temporary basis and later on a more permanent basis
through the Desert Research Institute. The consensus was
that the University should favor such a relationship, to
be referred for final approval to the Administration and
to the Board of Regents.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Charles J. Armstrong
Dr. Anderson thought that apparently the Planning Board took
the presence of two members of the Board of Regents at their
meeting in Las Vegas as authority to employ the firm of
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill for Master Planning. Dr.
Anderson suggested that the Board ask for a meeting with the
Planning Board and the Regents' Building Committee in the
near future to discuss this and other matters. There was
agreement by consensus.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the minutes of the Regents' Building Committee
of April 26, 1960 be approved, with certain corrections
included in the above transcript.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that since it appears that several of the Uni-
versity buildings under construction are considerably behind
schedule; that failure of completion by originally projected
dates would cause great inconvenience and embarrassment to
the University program, that the Board of Regents is aware
that the State Planning Board has notified the contractors
regarding their failure to meet adjusted contract comple-
tion dates on the Dining Hall, the Fine Arts building, the
Men's Dormitory and the Married Housing projects; that the
Board of Regents expresses its grave concern over these
matters and urges the State Planning Board to continue
strong action to expedite the completion of these buildings
for occupancy and use, even to invoking the liquidated
damage clauses in accordance with the contracts.
21. State Advisory Mining Board
Dr. Anderson discussed a letter which the Chairman of the
Advisory Mining Board of the State of Nevada had given to
him for Dr. Armstrong and through Dr. Armstrong, to the
Board of Regents, since Dr. Armstrong had already left for
Las Vegas. The State Advisory Mining Board desires to dis-
cuss certain matters in connection with the State Bureau of
Mines with the University Administration and the Board of
Regents. The matter was referred to the Regents' Liaison
Committee on the Mackay School of Mines with the addition of
Dr. Anderson for an early meeting with the State Advisory
Mining Board.
22. Citizens' Advisory Sub-Committee for Home Economics
President Armstrong presented the following recommendations
received from Dr. Horn with the endorsement of Dean Adams
concerning the Citizens' Advisory Sub-Committee to the
College of Agriculture on Home Economics, and recommended
approval:
"The Home Economics Sub-Committee of the Citizens' Advisory
Board comprised thirteen members in February, 1958. Since
that time and during the past year, three members resigned.
Two other members have not attended the meetings, so that
the maximum participation to date has been about eight. In
June of 1960, the one-year terms of four members will ex-
pire, thus leaving five active particpants on the Board.
"It is recommended that the size of the Committee be en-
larged to include both professional people contributing to
the subject matter of Home Economics and persons with ex-
tended contacts in the community to represent more varied
interests.
"We submit the following list of names for your considera-
tion:
3 Years 1960-63
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Miss Frances Humphrey - appointed in 1960 to replace Mrs.
Aiazzi, reappointed for 1960-63
127 East 8th
*Mrs. Nevada Wheeler - 25 Moore Lane
*Mrs. William Savage - 655 Hillcrest Drive
*Mr. Albert Seeliger - 715 West Fifth St., Carson City
*Mr. Frank Bender - 1335 Dartmouth Drive
*Mr. Frank A. Tracy, Mr. B. E. Lowe, or Mr. Roy Torvinen of
Sierra Pacific Power Company
- 220 South Virginia
2 Years 1960-62
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Miss Margaret Griffen - appointed in 1958 for three years
Mrs. Genevieve Pieretti - appointed in 1958 for three years
Dr. Martin Levine - appointed in 1958 for three years
Mr. Gary Adams - appointed in 1958 for three years
*Miss Myrl Nygren - 1905 Keystone Ave.
*Mrs. E. H. Fitz - Hunter Place
1 Year 1960-61
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Mr. Edward Parsons - appointed in 1958 for two years
Mr. Eugene Wait - appointed in 1958 for two years
Dr. Howard Busching - appointed in 1958 for two years
*Mrs. Walt Brinkerhoff - Lower Valley, Lovelock
*Mr. Thomas Wilson - 475 S. Arlington
*Mr. Doyle Robinson - 136 Greenridge Drive
Blank = Reappointment
* = New Appointments
"We are suggesting that the size of the Committee be extend-
ed from thirteen to eighteen, and that new appointments, for
the most part, be for more than one year since it takes al-
most that length of time to acquaint new members with the
activities and functions of the group.
"Our tentative plans are to have a joint meeting in May of
outgoing and incoming members. We ask, therefore, that if
the suggested list is approved, invitations be extended to
the new people in sufficient time to include them in the
May meeting."
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried unani-
mously that the recommendations above be approved and that
the individuals so recommended by invited to serve as
indicated.
23. Pierotti Request for Equipment
During April 1959 Mr. Pierotti received a grant from the
Research Foundation for $5000, part of which was received
and part of which is to be received this year. Now Dr.
Pierotti has decided to leave the University of Nevada.
The balance of the grant will be returned to the Research
Foundation. Dr. Pierotti requests that he be permitted to
take with him a cathetometer which was purchased out of
the first receipts of the grant, and which would be very
valuable to him in continuing research at his new location.
The Institution to which he is going is amenable to paying
cost of transferring the item. President Armstrong has word
from Dr. Williams, Chairman of the Chemistry Department,
that the piece of equipment would probably not be of use to
anyone in the Department in the foreseeable future, and he
is willing that it be given to Dr. Pierotti. The Research
Foundation is also agreeable to this procedure.
Dr. Armstrong pointed out that there is no assurance such
a piece of equipment might not become valuable to the Uni-
versity in the future, and that a question of policy is
involved in releasing University-owned equipment, no matter
how reasonable the request.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the University not release the equipment, as
requested by Dr. Pierotti.
24. Land, Colorado River
Regent Germain renewed his invitation to the Regents to
visit the site on the Colorado River, referred to in the
minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1960. Mr. Germain pro-
duced a map showing location of the area under question.
It was agreed that those Regents who could make the trip
should accompany the Las Vegas Regents on Sunday, the
following day. While there was no assurance that this
property would be available to the University, Mr. Germain
believed that it was worth looking into. There was some
discussion as to probable cost to the University and it was
agreed that this was a matter to be considered.
The next meeting was set for Sunday, June 5, 1960, at 1:00 P.M.
to approve candidates for degrees.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
05-07-1960