May 8-9, 1981
05-08-1981
Pages 108-132
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 8, 1981
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditorium
Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Mr. Robert A. Cashell, Chairman
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy Gallagher
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Chris Karamanos
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William J. Berg, NNCC
President Joseph N. Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President James Eardley, TMCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Clifford Murino, DRI
Vice Chancellor Larry Lessly
Secretary Bonnie Smotony
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs and Student Association
Presidents.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 9:35 a.m.
1. Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of the Consent Agenda, containing the following
items, was recommended (Consent Agenda identified as Ref. A
and filed with permanent minutes):
(1) Approval of minutes of meeting of April 3, 1981.
(2) Acceptance of gifts and grants.
(3) Augmentation of the following special accounts by
allocation from the Board of Regents Special Proj-
ects Account:
UNLV Interview and Recruiting Account $10,000
UNLV Campus Host Fund 1,000
School of Medicine Admission Selection
Committee 2,500
(4) Change in effective date of increase in a special
course fee for the UNR Art Department. This special
fee for class supplies was originally approved effec-
tive for the Fall semester, 1981, and was changed to
Summer, 1981.
(5) Appointment of Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa as Regent
liaison to the College of Arts and Science Advisory
Board.
(6) Reappointment of the following persons to two-year
term on the College of Education Advisory Board:
Mrs. George (Harriet) Basta, Reno
The Honorable Richard Bryan, Carson City
Miss Grace Dangberg, Minden
Mr. Jose Gastanaga, Reno
Mr. Harold Gorman, Reno
Mrs. Samuel C. (Joyce) Mc Mullen, Elko
Mrs. A. Edmund (Margaret) Muth, Reno
Mrs. Louis (Margaret) Peraldo, Winnemucca
Dr. Carlos Romo, Reno
Mr. Albert Seeliger, Graeagle
The Honorable Charles Springer, Reno
Mrs. Walter (Shirlee A.) Wedow, Sparks
(7) Approved the transfer of ownership of research equip-
ment brought to UNR by Dr. Michael Apicella to the
State University of New York at Buffalo, where he
has accepted a position.
(8) Approved a request for a revised grant of easement to
Nevada Bell to correct an error in location when the
grant was approved by the Board in December, 1980.
(9) Concurred in the award by the State Public Works Board
of a contract to Tower Construction Company for the
base bid and alternates A and B in a total amount of
$27,267 to accomplish Campus improvements at UNLV.
(10) Approved a $5,302 increase in the Estimative Budget
for CSUN and a $75,000 increase in the Estimative
Budget for UNLV Central Stores.
(11) Approved the following transfers of funds:
Clark County Community College
#81-530 $25,000 from the Contingency Reserve to
Campus Security to provide for additional
security coverage for balance of fiscal
year.
#81-532 $10,000 from the Contingency Reserve to
General Education Programs, Professional
Salaries, to provide for additional part-
time professional salaries. An offsetting
transfer has been made from Occupational
Programs.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
#81-124 $80,000 from the Contingency Reserve to
Physical Plant Repairs and Improvements,
Operating, to provide funds to assist in
building a free standing Butler type build-
ing to house ground crews, shops and storage.
Current Physical Plant space in the Museum
will be vacated.
Chancellor's Office
$7,572.35 from Contingency Reserve to Oper-
ating to cover operating costs for the
balance of the fiscal year. An offsetting
transfer has been made from professional
salary savings.
(12) Approved a request from the City of North Las Vegas
for a 10-foot wide drainage easement along the east
boundary of the CCCC Campus in order to control run-
off from a planned development in the area of the
College.
(13) Approved the following proposed budget for TMCC
Summer School for 1981:
Revenue:
Opening Cash Balance $ 5,142
Student Fee Income 62,000
Total $67,142
Expenditures:
Professional Salaries $55,500
Fringe Benefits 1,000
Operating 2,500
Ending Fund Balance 8,142
Total $67,142
(14) Authorized an expenditure of $1,000 from the WNCC
Capital Improvement Fee Fund to pay for window blinds
to be installed in 3 rooms of the new Carson Campus
facility.
(15) Adopted a revised resolution establishing a Manager-
ial Group in compliance with the Industrial Security
Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information.
President Murino reported that in addition to the grants
included in the gift list, DRI had received 3 grants total-
ing $991,000 from the National Science Foundation.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as sub-
mitted, with the additional gifts reported by President
Murino. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried without
dissent.
Ms. Del Papa referred to the Legislative Report which was
scheduled for discussion later in the meeting, stating that
in addition to what the report would include, she wished to
commend the Presidents and their staffs for their effective
lobbying efforts on behalf of the University, suggesting
that, for the most part, everything that could be done thus
far has been done.
Ms. Del Papa also commended Chancellor Bersi, stating that
his accomplishments in the short time he has been in the
State have been impressive and she was confident that he
would do an excellent job in representing the University in
the future sessions of the Legislature. She pointed out the
need for increased efforts on the part of all concerned in
presenting in a positive way the needs of the University and
explaining the mission of higher education in the State.
Ms. Del Papa further commented on the job done by Chairman
Cashell in representing the University System to the Legis-
lature, expressing her respect and admiration for his ef-
forts and leadership.
Mr. Ross suggested that there is one other arena in which to
pursue the University's budget request and that is by indi-
vidual lobbying to keep the pressure on between the 2 money
committees, in the hope that the University would get the
better of the two appropriations.
2. Allocation of Summer Session Fee, UNR
President Crowley recalled that at the April meeting, the
Board had approved a $3 increase in the Summer Session per-
credit fee. He recommended that the fee of $33 per credit
be allocated as follows:
Current Proposed
Instructional Programs $27.40 $30.00
Student Union CIP 1.00 1.00
Student Activity Fee 1.00 1.00
Health Service Fee .60 1.00
$30.00 $33.00
Chancellor Bersi recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa,
carried without dissent.
3. Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNR
President Crowley recommended the following promotions to
emeritus status, effective July 1, 1981:
Arthur Baker, III, Dean, Mackay School of Mines
James K. Murphy, Grants and Contracts Administrator
Mrs. Whitley moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del
Papa, carried without dissent.
4. Appointment of Acting Dean, Mackay School of Mines, UNR
President Crowley recommended the appointment of Professor
Joseph Lintz, as Acting Dean of the Mackay School of Mines,
effective July 1, 1981, and continuing until such time as a
permanent Dean is appointed, which is expected to be July 1,
1982. (Copy of Dr. Lintz' vita is filed with permanent
minutes.) Salary for Dr. Lintz will be determined after
the University budget is approved by the Legislature.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Bride, carried without dissent.
5. Appointment of Dean, College of Arts and Science, UNR
President Crowley recommended the appointment of Dr. Paul
Page as Dean, College of Arts and Science, effective im-
mediately, at an annual salary of $43,234. Dr. Crowley
reported that a national search for the position was con-
ducted over the course of the last year, and produced ap-
proximately 120 candidates, out of which two groups of
finalists (8 candiates in all) were interviewed. The proc-
ess did not yield a candidate for appointment.
Dr. Crowley noted that Dr. Page has been Acting Dean since
March, 1980, and was not an applicant for the Dean's posi-
tion. He commented that Dr. Page has done an excellent
job in an acting capacity and a majority of the Department
Chairmen in the College have recommended that he be given
the Deanship appointment. He further noted that all affirm-
ative action requirements have been satisfied by the exten-
sive national search.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
6. Additional Promotion Recommendations, UNR
President Crowley recommended the following promotions in
rank, effective July 1, 1981, noting that they were coming
forward at this time, following an appeal:
William R. Eadington to Professor of Economics
Jack F. Clarke to Rank IV, Student Services
Eva L. Essa to Associate Professor of Home Economics
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
7. Recommendation for Award of Tenure, UNR
President Crowley recommended that Pacito Manalo-Sears,
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medi-
cine, be awarded tenure, effective July 1, 1981.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
8. Proposed Increase in Summer Session Salaries, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of the following in-
crease in Summer Session salary schedule, effective with
the 1981 Summer Session:
1980 1981
$ per credit $ per credit
I. Regular Faculty
Professor 636 668
Associate Professor 549 577
Assistant Professor 462 485
Lecturer 376 395
Graduate Assistant 268 281
II. Visting Faculty
Professor 535 562
Associate Professor 428 449
Assistant Professor 321 337
Lecturer 268-535 281-562
Graduate Assistant 268 281
Note: This proposal will result in a 5% increase in salary
ceilings by rank. The amounts listed indicate the
maximum that an instructor may receive for teaching
a one-credit course. Additional credits taught will
be compensated at the same rate.
Chancellor Bersi recommended approval.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
9. Proposed Lease of Nevada 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe
President Crowley presented a proposal that the 33-acre
Nevada 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe be rented to Alta Sierra
Schools, Inc., for a 5-year period between Labor Day and
May 31. The Alta Sierra Schools operates accredited pri-
vate junior and senior high schools in California. The
proposal provides for a 1-year notice of termination.
Under the terms of the rental agreement, Alta Sierra will
winterize the barracks and other buildings needed for class-
rooms and laboratories, with these improvements to be ac-
complished under the supervision of the UNR Physical Plant
Director. It is estimated that these improvements will cost
approximately $54,000. In addition, Alta Sierra will re-
place 100 beds at a cost of $10,000; pay a minimum cash
rental for 9 months of $10,500, with a maximum contingent
upon enrollment of $31,500 per year; and pay all utilities
during the 9-month period, estimated at $6,000-$8,000 per
year, based on current utility costs.
President Crowley noted that the original proposal was for
a 3-year lease, renewable for 2 years, with a 2-year notice
of termination; however, the recommendation before the Board
was for a 5-year rental agreement, with a 1-year notice of
termination. Chancellor Bersi recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
10. Proposal for Establishment of a Faculty Club, UNR
This proposal was withdrawn for further study.
11. License Agreement, Fallon Campus, WNCC
President Davis requested authorization to enter into a
License Agreement with Churchill County for the purpose
of providing access to the Fallon Campus.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
12. DRI Office/Laboratory Space in Las Vegas
President Murino requested authorization to enter into a
lease agreement with First Commerical Center for 7450 gross
square feet at a cost of $1.09 per sq. ft. per month, in-
cluding utilities and janitorial service. He noted that
the DRI staff are presently housed in 3 duplexes consisting
of 1100 sq. ft. each, located on Maryland Parkway across
from UNLV, 2 of which are rented and 1 which is owned by
the Institute. The duplex which is owned by DRI is situ-
ated on a 41,947 sq. ft. parcel of land with a high value
for commercial use as it has frontage on Maryland Parkway
and Del Mar.
Dr. Murino further requested authorization to proceed with
offering the DRI Maryland Parkway property for lease.
Chancellor Bersi concurred, noting that a proposal to offer
this property for lease was previously approved and is,
therefore, assumed to be exempted from the 90-day moratori-
um imposed by the Board at the April meeting.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
In approving the foregoing recommendation to offer the prop-
erty for lease, it was agreed that this action does not in-
volve a decision on the use of the proceeds of such a lease.
13. Proposal to Offer Gift Property for Sale
President Goodall recalled that in 1977, UNLV acquired by
gift from Gilbert and Lois Buck 3 parcels of property total-
ing 5 acres located in San Bernadino, California. At the
time of the gift, the property was valued at $8,000; current
appraisal placed a value of $11,900 on the property.
President Goodall recommended the property be offered for
sale at its appraised value, through Glen Realty of Yucca
Valley, California, for a period of 6 months, with a 10%
commission. Proceeds of the sale would be used for the
benefit of the UNLV Athletics Department in compliance with
the conditions of the gift. Chancellor Bersi recommended
approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
14. Request for Access
Dr. Kenny Guinn presented a proposal by Nevada Savings and
Loan Association for the construction of an office on prop-
erty which is now owned by the Association adjacent to the
UNLV Campus to the south, requesting that access to the
facility be provided from University Road, which is owned
by UNLV. In explaining the traffic flow which is antici-
pated, as revealed by a traffic survey which was conducted,
Dr. Guinn assured the Regents that the Association plans an
attractive and well maintained facility and one that would
serve as a good neighbor to the University. Dr. Guinn pre-
sented a map illustrating the traffic flow which is antici-
pated and the parking entrances and exits which are planned.
President Goodall recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
15. Appointment of Dean of Students, UNLV
President Goodall recommended the appointment of Dr. O. C.
Daniels as Dean of Student Services, effective July 1, 1981,
at an annual salary for 1981-82 of $41,500. A copy of Dr.
Daniels' vita was distributed and is filed with permanent
minutes.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
16. Appointment of Dean of the College of Science, Mathematics
and Engineering, UNLV
President Goodall requested consideration, as an emergency
item, a recommendation for the appointment of a Dean for
the College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering, ex-
plaining that this is a crucial time in the recruiting
process and he did not wish to risk losing a very strong
candidate by an undue delay in confirming the appointment.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that this matter be added to the agenda
as an emergency item. Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley,
carried without dissent.
Dr. Goodall recommended the appointment of Dr. David Emerson
as Dean of the College of Science, Mathematics and Engineer-
ing, effective July 1, 1981, and that his initial appoint-
ment be for two years and without tenure. Dr. Goodall rec-
ommended that his salary for 1981-82 be $45,000. A copy of
Dr. Emerson's vita was distributed and is filed with per-
manent minutes.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
17. Proposed for Naming of UNLV Natatorium
Ms. Del Papa moved that the UNLV Natatorium be named for
James L. Buchanan, II, and that an appropriate plaque be
placed at ceremonies to be held on June 12, 1981. Motion
seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without dissent.
18. Proposed Increase in Dormitory Fees, UNLV
President Goodall requested approval of an increase of
dormitory rates, effective September, 1981, from $950 to
$1050 per semester. Chancellor Bersi concurred.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Revision to Refund Policy
President Eardley presented a proposed revision to the re-
fund policy, in which President Davis and President Berg
joined, to become effective for NNCC, TMCC and WNCC, effec-
tive immediatley. The amended policy reads as follows:
1. The refund for TMCC, WNCC and NNCC students, excluding
Summer Session, for withdrawal or net credit load re-
duction shall be:
a. 100% if initiated prior to the 2nd class session.
b. 75% if initiated during the first 2 weeks of in-
struction.
c. 50% if initiated prior to the end of the 4th week
of instruction.
d. No refund after the end of the 4th week of instruc-
tion.
2. The refund policy for TMCC, WNCC and NNCC Summer Session
shall be:
a. 100% if withdrawal or net credit reduction is initi-
ated before 2nd class meeting.
b. 50% if withdrawal or net credit reduction is initi-
ated during the 1st 20% of a Summer term or an in-
tensive course of 12 weeks duration or less.
c. No refund after 20% of the term has elapsed.
Chancellor Bersi recommended adoption of the foregoing pol-
icy for NNCC, TMCC and WNCC, effective immediately, noting
that the policy is presently under review by CCCC.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
20. Report on Trustee Liability Insurance
Ms. Del Papa stated that while at the AGB conference, she
attended a workshop on preventive law and trustee liability.
She stated she was concerned about the Regents' liability
and had asked UNS Legal Counsel to prepare a report giving
the status of trustee liability, Nevada indemnification
statutes and advice as to those potential problem areas of
liability as far as trusteeship and the Regents are con-
cerned.
Mr. Lessly stated he wished to discuss the insurance cover-
age the UNS has on Regents, as well as officers, faculty
and staff and would attempt to show how the insurance poli-
cies dovetail with the Nevada statutes with regard to lia-
bility. He stated that the University is well insured; it
is the only State agency that is insured with the exception
of the State Motor Fleet policy.
The UNS has a general liability policy with Continental
Insurance Company with limitations of over $500,000, on
which a premium of $58,000 per year is paid. The policy
covers bodily injury, physical damage; such things as ele-
vator collision, liability in real property, fire, etc.
There are exclusions, such as the equestrian facility at
UNR (other insurance covers that).
To cover liability, which is not bodily injury or property
damage in nature, the UNS has an errors and omissions policy
which is written with CNA. This is an idemnity policy which
means that you are required to defend yourself in court.
Upon completion of any litigation in which the policy cover-
age is in effect, you are indemnified for all costs of suit,
any judgments and with the understanding that there is a
$5000 retention (deductible). The policy has a limitation
of $2 million, the premium is approximately $8000 per year.
In answer to a question from Ms. Del Papa, Mr. Lessley stat-
ed that the exclusions include false arrest, libel, slander,
defamation of character, invasion of privacy, wrongful
eviction, assault and battery. The errors and omissions
policy is designed to cover those things that are done in
a decision making capacity rather than bodily injury or
physical damage.
Ms. Del Papa asked what affect this coverage has with re-
gard to the decision making capacity in such things as the
suits the UNS has had with regard to discrimination.
Mr. Lessly stated that the UNS has no civil rights coverage.
The reason the University is being defended in some suits
now by insurance carriers is that the complaints that are
filed are shotgun in nature; that is, they will allege
everything they can in the area of civil rights and also
other things such as breach of contract -- type of damage
allegations which are sufficient to cause the insurance
company, in many instances, to defend the Board of Regents
with reservation of rights, meaning that they will pay for
the defense, reserving the right to make a future determi-
nation as to whether insurance coverage actually exists,
meaning a judgment might not be paid in the event one was
rendered, even though the defense had been made by an at-
torney hired by the insurance carrier.
In addition to those two policies, the UNS has umbrella
liability insurance. There are two policies: one with
First State Insurance Company -- $1 million coverage with a
$10,000 retention, and a $36,000 annual premium. The 2nd
policy over and above the first umbrella policy is with
Associated National Insurance Company -- $4 million in
coverage with a $30,600 annual premium. The umbrella poli-
cies are coverage over and above the comprehensive general
policy, the auto policy, employer liability and liquor
liability policies. They do not include athletic partici-
pants, professional liability, foreign exposure, aircraft,
or errors and omissions. Those exclusions are covered else-
where.
All of the policies have specific exclusions, particular
programs are not covered. All of the loopholes are covered
with other policies. The policies are designed to cover
specific areas which are not covered in the general policy.
The rule has always been that if an activity is undertaken
in which there is a question as to insurance, the insurance
carrier is contacted to make a determination as to whether
insurance exists. If it does not exist, an attempt is made
to get a rider to cover the particular function. If such
cannot be obtained, and the function is particularly danger-
ous, it is up to the institution wishing to perform the
function to justify the risk in engaging in the activity
without insurance coverage.
In answer to a question from Mrs. Fong, Mr. Lessly summa-
rized the premiums as follows: Errors & Omissions, $7,772;
General Liability, $57,670; first level of umbrella cover-
age, $35,700; second level of umbrella coverage, $30,600;
with some other minor insurance policies.
Mr. Lessly stated that he wished to explain what happens
when a lawsuit is filed and in this manner explain the
dovetailing of the insurance coverage, as well as statutory
indemnity.
When a lawsuit is filed against the Board of Regents for
some action taken by them (such as denial of tenure, no
promotion, etc.,), it is referred to the insurance adjuster
representing the carriers who insure the University and the
Board of Regents. The adjuster will contact the company
and make a determination of whether coverage exists. If
coverage exists, the lawsuit will be defenced by a private
attorney retained by the insurance carrier. If there is a
question of coverage, they may still defend the Board of
Regents with a reservation of rights, which means that the
Board of Regents gets its defense and all costs of litiga-
tion covered by the insurance carrier, but there would be
a question on whether of not the carrier would pay the
judgment, if any.
Mr. Lessly continued by stating that if there is no insur-
ance, University Counsel defends against the lawsuit which
means that the University is going to pay the cost of de-
fense from University funds. In the event a judgment is
rendered against the Board of Regents, the Regents are in-
demnified for that judgment if they meet the following re-
quirements: (1) they must ask Counsel to defend them; (2)
the Board of Regents must cooperate with Counsel in good
faith in the defense of the action; (3) a determination has
to be made that the action of omission of which the Regents
are accused was not done wantonly or maliciously. If the
Regents meet this test, they would be indemnified by the
State of Nevada for any judgment against them.
Mr. Lessly stated that the State of Nevada has to be named
a defendant in each and every lawsuit in which the Regents
are a party. If the State is not named, Counsel arbitrarily
files an affirmative defense indicating that a necessary
party is not named in order that the State of Nevada cannot
say that it was unaware of a lawsuit in which a Regent is
involved and thereby not have to idemnify.
Mr. Lessly concluded his presentation by suggesting that it
would be difficult for the Regents to do something in a
meeting and have it found not to be in the course of the
performance of public duty. The only problem would be the
wanton or malicious rule; however, the Regents would have
to go pretty far to have their conduct referred to as wanton
or malicious on the record. As an example, if a Regent were
to state that an individual will never be granted tenure as
long as he sits on the Board and convinces his fellow Re-
gents to go along with him, this could be determined as
malicious. In the event something of this nature happened,
Mr. Lessly stated that he would not defend the Regents be-
cause it would not be proper for the State of Nevada or
the University to assume liability for such action.
In response to a question from Mrs. Fong concerning limita-
tion of liability on auto accidents by the State of Nevada,
Mr. Lessly stated that the State insures up to the limit of
sovereign immunity, which is $50,000; however, a judgment
could be rendered for more.
In response to a question concerning the amount of insurance
carried by the University, Mr. Lessly stated that there have
been a number of cases over the years which have been de-
fended by the insurance carriers, adding that the University
has done very well with regard to premium payment versus the
types of services provided.
Mr. Ross suggested that the Chancellor's Office take a look
at the economic aspect of the insurance carried by the Uni-
versity, adding that he felt that perhaps the umbrella in-
surance is too costly.
21. Report on 1981 Apportionment and Redistricting
At the April meeting, Dr. Eleanore Bushnell presented a
report prepared in response to a request from the Board
for assistance in developing a reapportionment plan in
anticipation that the Legislature would invite some input
from the Board. Subsequently, the maps which Dr. Bushnell
had used as illustration were reduced and distributed to
the Regents with the May 8 agenda.
It was agreed at the April meeting that the number of seats
on the Board would be kept at 9 and the subdistricts would
be reshaped to reflect the population figures revealed by
the 1980 Census, and that Dr. Bushnell would make a recom-
mendation at the May meeting on how those subdistricts
would be carved.
Dr. Bushnell's final report was distributed to the Board.
In summary, the report contained specific districting pro-
posals for Regent Districts 1 and 2, and a recommendation
for District 3, reading as follows:
The mathematical basis for the proposed Clark sub-
districts includes in several instances portions of
Census districts. This procedure was adopted to insure
that all subdistricts would be as compact as possible
and as nearly equal in residents as possible. When the
Legislature completes its own redistricting, some
changes, presumably slight, will occur in the 5 Clark
County Regent subdistricts.
No significant problem arises in the Washoe County sub-
districts. The 10 Assembly Districts need only be di-
vided equally between the 2 Regent subdistricts.
For Regent District 3, I recommend that the 2 sub-
districts be apportioned according to the Senate dis-
tricting plan with 2 Senate Districts being allotted
to each Regent subdistrict.
Dr. Bushnell suggested that when the proposals under con-
sideration by the Board, or any modification of them, are
adopted, they should be promptly transmitted to a Legisla-
tor with a request that they be presented to a legislative
bill drafter, pointing out that numbering of the legisla-
tive districts contained in the proposal is based on maps
G and H. Dr. Bushnell also suggested that the Legislator
who presents the Regents' redistricting proposal be inform-
ed that (1) minor alterations in the proposal are accept-
able, and (2) each Regent's residence must be retained with-
in his or her new district.
(Dr. Bushnell's final report, dated May 7, 1981, is filed
with permanent minutes.)
In discussing the proposal, Dr. Bushnell requested certain
changes to the proposal be made before forwarding to the
Legislature. Incorporation of those changes resulted in
the following final specific districting proposal:
WASHOE COUNTY DISTRICT 1
Subdistrict A to include:
Legislative Districts 23 - 22,910
25 - 18,304
26 - 18,472
27 - 18,589
28 - 19,553
Total 97,828
Subdistrict B to include:
Legislative Districts 24 - 18,931
29 - 18,128
30 - 19,346
31 - 18,594
32 - 18,888
Total 93,887
(N. B. Gerlach, Wadsworth, Verdi not included)
CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT 2
Subdistrict A to include:
Legislative Districts 6 - 18,554
7 - 18,892
17 - 19,073
19 - 18,366
Plus Census Block 6 of 9 - 2,173
All of 20 except block
47.02, and 1000 from block
47.01 - 14,070
Total 91,128
Subdistrict B to include:
Legislative Districts 1 - 18,836
2 - 18,379
3 - 18,890
4 - 18,708
Plus 8 except block 22.01- 14,885
Plus 2000 from tract 29.01
of 5 - 2,000
Total 91,698
Subdistrict C to include:
Legislative Districts 15 - 18,662
16 - 19,286
23 - 18,842
24 - 18,830
Plus all of 5 except block
29.01 - 17,036
Total 92,656
Subdistrict D to include:
Legislative Districts 13
except for block bounded
by Eastern, Tropicana,
Topaz and Russell - 19,420
14 - 19,829
21 -
22 - 39,166
Plus Census block 47.02
and 1000 from 47.01 20 - 5,463
Plus block 50 of 18 - 6,750
Total 90,628
Subdistrict E to include:
Legislative Districts 10 - 18,909
11 - 19,607
12 - 19,502
Plus all of 9 except
block 6 - 16,872
Plus block 22.01 of 9 - 3,919
Plus 12,699 from 18 - 12,699
Total 91,508
DISTRICT 3
Two subdistricts to be apportioned according to
the Senate districting plan with 2 Senate Districts
being allotted to each Regent subdistrict.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the proposal as amended.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
It was agreed that Ms. Del Papa would continue with her
responsibility for liaison with the legislature in this
matter and would submit the plan to the appropriate legis-
lative staff.
22. Proposed Consulting Architects and/or Engineers, UNS 1981-83
CIP
In response to a request from the State Public Works Board
for recommendations from the Board of Regents for consult-
ants to carry out the 1981-83 Capital Improvement Program,
the following list of proposed consulting architects and/or
engineers was presented for Board consideration:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(1) Expansion of Campus Storm Drainage System - Boyle
Engineering
(2) Record Vault in Frazier Hall - State Public Works
Board
(3) Energy Audits - JBA or Dwyer, Lober & Cohen
(4) Improvements to Swenson Avenue - Clark County
B. University of Nevada, Reno
(1) Remodel Thompson Auditorium - Vhay & Ferrari or
William Morris
(2) Fire Safety, Sage Building - William F. Conley or
Mark Simoncini
C. Clark County Community College
(1) Modifications to welding shop, vehicle fuel
facility, and rehabilitation of main entrance
door - DMJM
D. Western Nevada Community College
(1) Addition to parking lot and security fencing -
SE & A, Sharp-Krater, or Omni
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
23. Request for Supplement to Audit Fee
Chancellor Bersi reported that excess charges over that
which was estimated have been incurred in the conduct of
the Special Intercollegiate Athletics Audit performed by
Kafoury, Armstrong and Company, resulting in unbilled
charges in the amount of $5634. He requested authorization
to pay this amount from the Alice Dimmit Endowment Income
Account, an unrestricted account available to the Chan-
cellor's Office.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del
Papa, carried without dissent.
24. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Regent Gallaher, who served as Chairman of the Investment
Advisory Committee in the absence of Regent Karamanos,
reported concerning the two meetings of the Committee held
during the day, one at 8:00 A.M., and one during the noon
break.
Mrs. Gallagher reported that the Committee had endorsed a
recommendation from Valley Bank to sell the following stocks
held in the Edward Barrick Estate with the proceeds to be
retained in cash:
APPROXIMATE
UNITS DESCRIPTION PROCEEDS GAIN/LOSS
66,667 U. S. Treasury Bonds,* $ 56,583 $ 375
3.50% due 2/15/90
176 American Brands, Inc.* 3,806 1,254-
Pfd. $2.75
176 American Brands, Inc.* 7,348 1,375
Pfd. $2.67
150 City Investing Co.* 6,375 2,288
Pfd. Series B Conv. $2.00
45 American Nucleonics Corp.* 11 34-
Common Stock
333 First Savings & Loan Assn.* 2,997 0
228 Consolidated Natural Gas Co. 10,060 541
Common Stock
150 Diamond International Corp. 5,118 766
Common Stock
466 Exxon Corp. Common Stock 31,921 6,179
350 Gulf Oil Corp. Common Stock 11,812 633-
1,220 Houston Natural Gas Corp. 54,900 4,575
Common Stock
650 Imperial Corp. America 14,543 1,910-
Common Stock
250 Internal Business Machines 14,656 1,500-
Common Stock
593 Schlumberger, Ltd. 58,114 17,446
680 Shell Oil Co. Common Stock 27,115 8,071
650 Standard Oil of Indiana 37,131 11,436
Common Stock
400 VF Corp. Common Stock 14,800 6,050
204 Wisconsin Public Service 3,264 17-
Common Stock
Total $360,554 $53,754
*These assets have not been received back from the
transfer agent but will be sold the day they are
received.
Mrs. Gallagher also reported that the Investment Committee
had discussed a previous action by the Board to limit the
distribution of scholarship endowment earnings to 6%, with
the balance of the earnings to be returned to the corpus.
This action by the Board has not been implemented. The
Committee, therefore, proposes that the entire earnings of
the scholarship endowment accounts be allocated to scholar-
ship awards this year, and that Chancellor Bersi review
this matter and develop a recommendation for consideration
by the Board as early in the new fiscal year as possible.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Investment Committee's
report and recommendations. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Chairman Cashell reported that the scheduled meetings of the
Audit and Budget Committees for Thursday, May 7, had been cancel-
led; therefore, no reports from these Committees would be pre-
sented.
25. Legislative Status Report
Chancellor Bersi distributed a report concerning the status
of all outstanding legislation either directly or indirectly
affecting the University, commenting briefly on several
bills and pointing out that the most important legislation
is the University budget which is not reflected on the re-
port. (Report filed with permanent minutes.)
Chairman Cashell commented briefly on the status of the UNS
budget, pointing out that the Legislature is coping with
heavy demands on the State's resources and, although there
is sympathy on the part of members of the money committees
for the University's needs, there is not enough money to
meet all of the demands of the State. He stated that the
Regents and the Officers will continue to negotiate with
the money committees in an effort to improve the Univer-
sity's position.
Ms. Del Papa suggested that a different format be used in
future Legislative Sessions to chart the progress of legis-
lative bills.
Mr. Ross suggested that some consideration be given to
having a legislative lobbyist in Carson City during the
next Legislative Session to keep track of the University's
legislative program.
26. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Bersi submitted the following report for in-
formation and action:
(1) Proceeding from your request at the April meeting for
an inventory of all real property owned by the Board
of Regents, a preliminary property inventory was de-
veloped by using the information presently on file in
the Chancellor's Office. This preliminary report,
which has been distributed to each of the institution-
al Presidents, included: (1) a listing of property
held for the benefit of the institution, showing the
date of acquisition, legal description, size, address,
and the name of the grantor; (2) when available, a map
showing the location of the property; and (3) a copy
of transmittal document (i. e., deed, patent, etc.).
This inventory indicates that the University System
owns in excess of 100 parcels of real property. How-
ever, since many of these parcels adjoin or make up
the Campuses of UNR and UNLV, they do not appear as
separate parcels. Among the 100+ pieces of property
are 4 out-of-state properties (3 in California and 1
in Texas), and numerous farms/ranches and mining prop-
erties throughout Nevada.
Once the inventory is completed, the land utilization
study requested by the Board can be accomplished.
(2) In April, you concurred in the reassignment to the
Chancellor's Office the responsibility for completion
of the Faculty Workload Study, with the report to be
based on survey date of the current workload of the
faculty. The survey done at UNLV in Novembe, 1980,
was deemed to be adequate to the intent of the Regents'
request, so the UNLV faculty will not be resurveyed.
UNR is currently conducting a survey of the faculty of
that Campus, using a survey instrument similar to that
used at UNLV in order that the data from the 2 Campuses
will be comparable. Questionnaires which are now being
completed by the UNR faculty are due back in the Vice
President's Office by May 15, and analysis of the
questionnaire results will proceed from that point.
(3) I am pleased to report that Dr. Warren Fox, Associate
Dean of the College of Arts and Science, UNR, has been
selected as a 1981-82 American Council on Education
Fellow in Academic Administration. The purpose of this
program is explained in the attachment to this memoran-
dum. Dr. Fox has chosen to serve his fellowship in
Nevada in the Chancellor's Office, rather than go to
a different state. Among other activities, Dr. Fox
will carry the principal responsibility for completion
of the integrated System academic master plan.
Dr. Fox will be assigned full-time in the Chancellor's
Office. His salary for 1981-82 will continue to be
paid by UNR. I request sufficient funds be allocated
by the Board of Regents to approximate half of the re-
quired salary and fringe benefits in order to partially
reimburse the College of Arts and Science for the loss
of services during this period. An additional $2000 is
requested to fund in-state and out-of-state travel.
(4) I am pleased to report that the Truckee Meadows Com-
munity College student newspaper, Echo, has received
the following awards from the Rocky Mountain Collegi-
ate Press Association:
A. The 1981 President's Award Trophy
This prestigious single trophy award is presented
annually to the school which has demonstrated the
most progress, growth, accomplishments and achieve-
ments over the past year taking into consideration
not only journalism, but mass communications and
publications as well.
B. Division D Awards (1000 to 5000 FTE)
1st Place - Sports Feature - Tina Abate, "I'll
Try Anything Once"
Illustration - John Ryczkowski,
"Steel Rails West"
Special Section/Supplement - Carol
Zanetti, "Re-Entry"
2nd Place - Newswriting - Denise Siri
News Feature - Denise Siri
Bright/Humorous Short - Tina Abate
Poetry (Meadows Magazine) - Roger Graf
Editorial (Live Competition) - Carol
Zanetti
3rd Place - Feature Writing - Bill Pimpl
Investigative/Interpretive - Mary
Jardine
Editorial Writing - Carol Zanetti
Journalist of the Year - Carol
Zanetti
Kelsie Harder is the Faculty Advisor for this student
publication. As an additional item of interest, Kelsie
Harder is a UNR graduate and, as an undergraduate, was
active on the Sagebrush, UNR's student newspaper.
Mr. Mc Bride moved acceptance of the Chancellor's Report
and approval of the recommendation contained in (3) therein.
Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa, carried without dissent.
27. Reports and Requests from Regents
(A) Mr. Mc Bride asked, with reference to the Legislative
Report, that the Community College Presidents look
carefully at SCR 13 and report back to the Board of
Regents concerning the requirements of this legisla-
tion.
(B) Ms. Del Papa commented on the reception held the pre-
vious evening at TMCC, commending the College on the
arrangements, and also reporting briefly on the meet-
ing of the Truckee Meadows Community College Advisory
Board held on Wednesday evening.
(C) Ms. Del Papa recalled that information presentations
had been requested at each Board meeting and expressed
interest in that request being implemented.
Chancellor Bersi acknowledged the request, stating that
it was planned to commence those presentations later in
the Summer, beginning with a presentation on financial
aids.
28. Report of AGB Meeting
Ms. Del Papa presented the following report and recommenda-
tions stemming from the Association of Governing Boards
meeting in New Orleans:
7 of the 9 University of Nevada System Regents attended
the 1981 AGB meeting in New Orleans.
Dorothy Gallagher and I went to the seminar for new
Regents. The seminar consisted of an AGB film on Re-
gents' responsibilities. There was a general discus-
sion of the same and a question and answer session.
The rest of the conference consisted of concurrent
panel discussions which attendees could individually
select, and major speakers at lunch and dinner. I
attended the panels on "Preventive Law and Trustee
Liability", "Building a College/High School Partner-
ship", "The Board's Role in Admissions and Financial
Policy" and "Strategies for Creative Faculty Retire-
ment".
The main recommendations I would present to the Board
resulting from the Law and Liability discussion are
first, to request to our Legal Counsel for a written
discussion of our liability as Regents and also what
indemnification exists. Secondly, and more important-
ly, I believe it is imperative that we contract for a
"Legal Audit" of the System as soon as possible, in
that there are several areas of potential liability
that we need to assess immediately, particularly when
one considers what we have been spending on legal costs
and litigation settlements.
Regarding the College/High School Partnership seminar,
particularly in light of what is happening in education
as a priority in our State, I believe that the Board of
Regents and the Nevada State Board of Education should
meet jointly in the near future to discuss common prob-
lems and goals and, more importantly, cooperative ef-
forts. I am reviewing literature sent to me by the
President of Eastern Michigan University on the National
Center on Teaching and Learning, the purpose of which is
to bring about a better Eastern Michigan University/
High School Partnership.
Concerning Admissions and Financial Aid, the seminar was
enlightening, particularly since we, as Regents, may be
forced in the near future to reevaluate our admissions
policies. On the subject of Financial Aid, given the
Foundation efforts, I believe we, as Regents, must con-
tinue to do whatever we can to help with private fund-
raising and in particular see to it that fundraising
efforts are better coordinated on each Campus.
As for Creative Faculty Retirement, I obtained a copy
of the COFHE (Consortium on Financing Higher Education)
Study on Faculty Retirement. This was a very interest-
ing session. In light of the coming change in the fed-
eral Retirement Law, I believe that a committee under
the direction of the Chancellor should begin work on
this subject in the very near future.
All in all, the conference was interesting and educa-
tional. I have not finished reading the Handbook on
University Trusteeship given to me, but there are
several points there which I believe are applicable
to our System. The exchange with other Regents was
helpful. I think we should look into greater usage
of what AGB has to offer.
Mrs. Fong asked for a report from Mrs. Whitley regarding
the Black Trustee Workshop.
Mrs. Whitley stated that the issues dealt with the financ-
ing of black Colleges, and the problem of the 20% enrollment
of blacks in predominently white institutions with only 5%
graduating. They discussed the involvement of black trust-
ees in the AGB conferences and what committees these trust-
ees could serve on and what suggestions they might have
toward the programs of AGB.
Mr. Ross stated that he had attended a budget and a tenure
seminar at the conference. He stated that the UNS is fur-
ther ahead than any of the other seminar participants and
he stated he had spent as much time giving advice as getting
any.
29. Report of the Chairman
Mr. Cashell reported that consensus had been reached on the
dates for the Board Workshop planned for this Summer, to be
held July 31, August 1-2, 1981, at the Cal Neva at Lake
Tahoe. In view of these dates, Mr. Cashell suggested, and
the Board concurred, that the July 24 meeting scheduled for
Reno be moved to Monday, August 3, in order to minimize
travel.
30. New Business
Mrs. Fong suggested that there should be more articulation
between the public schools and the Universities and asked
that Drs. Goodall and Crowley report back to the Board with
regard to this situation.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
05-08-1981