May 9-10, 1969
05-09-1969
Pages 40-77
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 9, 1969
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Jot Travis
Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D. (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller, UNR
President R. J. Zorn, UNLV
Acting Director Joseph A. Warburton, DRI
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager, UNLV
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information, UNR
Dr. Don Driggs, Faculty Senate Chairman, UNR
Mr. Roger Miller, Faculty Senate Chairman, UNLV
Dr. William Butcher, Faculty Senate Chairman,
DRI
Mr. Jim Hardesty, ASUN President
Mr. Bill Terry, CSUN President
Mr. John Cevette, CSUN President-Elect
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hug at 9:40 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 1969 were
approved as distributed.
2. Professor Roger Miller, Chairman of the UNLV Faculty Senate,
read a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board of
Regents expressing appreciation for the increased involve-
ment of the faculty which had occurred during the past year.
3. Chairman Hug introduced Mr. John Cevette, CSUN President-
Elect and welcomed him to his first Board meeting.
4. Acceptance of Gifts
President Zorn presented the following list of gifts and
grants received by UNLV:
Library
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Mlynarczyk - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Seaton.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wengert - $20 in memory of John E. Mc
Manis.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams - $11.25
Performing Arts
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Searles - $1500
Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Mikulich - $2000
UNLV Athletic Program
Mr. Herb Biddulph - $500
Mr. J. K. Biegger - $1000
Mr. Jackie Gaughan - $1000
Mr. William Morse - $1000
Mr. Buddy Sarkissian - $500
Music Concert Series
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grier - $1000
Mr. A. R. Keitel - $10
Mrs. Barbara Keitel - $10
Scholarships
Mr. Charles Kandel, Jewish War Veterans - Post 711, c/o
Sands Hotel - $350
Mr. Antonio Morelli - Antonio Morelli Friends of Music
Endowment Fund, the income from which is reserved for
UNLV Music Education Scholarships - $5000
Miscellaneous
Mr. Edward Lovinger - 177 Tam Juniper Plants valued by
the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor at $1416.
Grants
Department of Health, Education and Welfare under Instruc-
tional Equipment Grants Program, Part A, Title VI, Higher
Education Act of 1965, Project #04-087684 - $13,055
Department of Health, Education and Welfare; training pro-
gram in area of mentally retarded and emotionally dis-
turbed children, Project #381137 - $9000
President Miller presented the following list of gifts and
grants received by UNR:
Scholarships
American Legion, Department of Nevada - $200 representing
two $100 Military Scholarships to be selected by the
Military Department.
Anglim, Mrs. Morgan - $50 to the Morgan Anglim Memorial
Scholarship Fund, awarded to Frederick Reid.
Harold's Club - $150 scholarship awarded to Fred Reid, stu-
dent in the Art Department.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation - $500 to Indian Education
awarded to Larry R. Frank.
Miller, Colonel Thomas W. - $100 ROTC scholarship, re-
cipient to be selected by the Military Department.
Reno Business & Professional Women's Club - $200 in memory
of Dr. Christie Brown and Felice Cohn. To be awarded to
a Sophomore or Junior woman.
The Estate of Ida C. Robinson - $300 scholarship known as
MARY ELIZABETH TALBOT SCHOLARSHIP.
Anonymous - $1000 to the School of Nursing, to be given in
the name of "A Friend of the Orvis School of Nursing".
Anonymous - $100 award to the Edwin Booth Award Fund, award-
ed to an outstanding student in the theatre.
Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. - $500 scholarship known as:
James F. Ryan Memorial Scholarship.
IBM Corporation - $500 matching contribution to the James
F. Ryan Memorial Scholarship.
Wisham, Mr. and Mrs. George M., Bakersfield, California -
$500 to the George Wisham (ROTC) Scholarship Fund. This
award was presented on Governor's Day by the Military
Science Department.
Miscellaneous
The following is a list of contributions to the Sigma Xi
Installation and the annual Nevada Science Fair Fund:
Anaconda Company - $100
Basic Refractories - $100
Bell of Nevada - $200
E. G. & G. - $50
Foote Mineral Company, Exton, Pennsylvania - $50
Kennecott Copper Corporation - $100
Sierra Pacific Power Company - $250
Standard Slag Company - $50
Technical Instrument Company, San Francisco, Cali-
fornia - $50
Union Carbide Exploration Corporation - $5
Humphrey's Engineering Company, Denver, Colorado - indus-
trial ore concentrator to Mackay School of Mines.
Newspaper Fund, Incorporated, Princeton, New Jersey - $3000
for Editing Intern Program and $1875 for Summer Workshop
for High School Teachers.
Noranda Exploration Company, Limited - electromagnetic
dipangle system to Mackay School of Mines.
Library
Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. - $5 in memory of Lt. Col.
Mervin Johnson.
Guild, Guild & Cunningham - $10 in memory of Elwood Hill.
Guild, Guild & Cunningham - $10 in memory of Dr. Peter
Jensen.
Legman, Mrs. Gershon, La Cle des Champs, Valbonne (A. M.),
France - a copy of her husband's book "The Fake Revolt".
Lombardi, Dr. Louis E. - $15 in memory of Mr. Frank (Tim)
Wilson.
Wear, Mrs. Edward - 2-volume edition of the "Encyclopedia
of the Great Composers and Their Music", by Milton Cross.
Miscellaneous
Northern Nevada Association of Life Underwriters - $150
for use of the College of Business Administration and the
University of Nevada, Reno, Library for the purchase of
books and library materials in insurance and related
fields.
Grants
Office of Economic Opportunity, Washington, D. C. - $106,005
to Project Upward Bound.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C. - $19,600 to Project #381138, College of Education,
Teddy Tower, Project Director.
Alumni Association Annual Giving Program:
Sam M. Ackerman, Whittier, California - $10
Lois Adams, Chico, California - $10
Fred M. Anderson, M. D., Reno - $15
Fred M. Anderson, M. D., Reno - $20
A. Wayne Ashley, San Jose, California - $5
Enfield B. Bell, Sydney, N. S. W., Australia - $20
Katherine Chambers, Reno - $10
George F. Duborg, Charlottesville, Virginia - $10
Frances E. English, Reno - $10
Grant A. Engstrom, Placerville, California - $10
Nolan W. Gault, Sparks - $10
General Electric Company - $25
Tim Grant, Reno - $10
Alfred W. Hansen, Chowchilla, California - $5
Gerald B. Hartley, Jr., Reno - $20
Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, California - $10
IBM - $50
Dorothy Kunsch, Reno - $25
Judie G. Leonard, Las Vegas - $5
Motorola Foundation - $50
Edwin D. Murray, Clinton, Washington - $100
Jack P. Strickland, Reno - $5
Donald C. Tibbals, Pebble Beach, California - $10
Michael C. Tippett, Salt Lake City, Utah - $15
Joann Willey, Sacramento, California - $25
James T. Wright, Hawthorne, California - $10
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted and
the Secretary be requested to send notes of thanks to the
donors.
5. Antonio Morelli Friends of Music
President Zorn reported receipt of $5000 an an initial gift
for the establishment of the Antonio Morelli Friends of
Music Scholarship Fund to assist UNLV Music students. He
recommended acceptance of the gift under the terms of the
Founding Articles and Administrative Procedures (filed
with permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the gift be accepted and the terms
of the gift be approved.
6. Training Agreement with Nevada National Bank
President Miller presented a proposal by Deans Weems and
White for a training agreement between Nevada National
Bank and the University of Nevada as follows:
As Deans of the Colleges of Business Administration
at Reno and Las Vegas, we recommend to the Board of
Regents via appropriate channels, that the following
proposal be accepted in principle by the Board of
Regents. Further details are to be agreed upon be-
tween the Deans of the Colleges of Business Adminis-
tration and the officials of the Bank, and to be
approved by the Presidents and the Chancellor of
the University of Nevada System.
The Nevada National Bank, through its Chairman of
the Board, John H. Hickman, has proposed to estab-
lish 4 graduate fellowships and 4 graduate assistant-
ships at the University of Nevada. They are to be
divided equally between the Colleges of Business
Administration at Reno and Las Vegas.
The graduate assistantships carry a stipend, which
includes a part-time working arrangement with the
Nevada National Bank, that will be approximately
equivalent to existing assistantships on both
Campuses. However, this arrangement involves full-
time Summer employment in the Bank as well. The
assistantships include a payment of fees by the
Bank, and contribution toward books and other study
materials. The internships include part-time Summer
working arrangements with the Bank, and some con-
tribution toward University fees.
In addition, the Bank proposes to make gifts to the
Colleges of Business Administration of $1000 annually
for each graduate fellow and intern. Taken as a
whole, the Bank's proposal comes to some $35,000 an-
nually, inclusive of payments to the student for work
activity performed and gifts to the University.
President Zorn and President Miller endorsed the proposal.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the acceptance
of these graduate fellowships and graduate assistantships
and further recommended that the Administration be author-
ized to enter into the necessary contractual agreement
with Nevada National Bank.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
7. Report of Personnel Actions
Upon motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, the
following personnel actions were approved as recommended
by the appropriate officers:
UNR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Douglas Alan Reynolds, Extension Agent for Indian Programs,
Owyhee, 5/3-6/30/69 - annual rate $9420 (replacement for
Chad Gibson)
John E. Wood, Professor of Wildlife Management, Renewable
Natural Resources Division, fiscal year 1969-70 - $17,460
(position unfilled in 1968-69)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Paul H. Chamberlain, Graduate Assistant in Chemistry,
academic year 1969-70 - $2500 (replacement for Yoo Hang
Kim)
Paul David Elcano, Graduate Assistant in English, academic
year 1969-70 - $2500 (replacement for Larryetta Schall)
Gregory N. Gabbard, Assistant Professor of English, aca-
demic year 1969-70 - $9875 (replacement for Howard Starks)
Raymond L. Gonsalves, Assistant Professor of Health, P. E.
and Recreation, academic year 1969-70 - $11,750 (replace-
ment for Jerrold Scattini, moved to new position)
Robert Lee Moog, Graduate Assistant in English, academic
year 1969-70 - $2500 (replacement for Arthur Broten, Jr.)
Andrew Vogel, Graduate Assistant in English, academic
year 1969-70 - $2700 (replacement for Ann Marie Lesperance)
Capt. Edward R. Erkman, Assistant Professor of Military
Science, indefinite, start April 10, 1969 - (replacement
for Robert Garrett)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Robert L. C. Miller, Lecturer in Accounting, academic year
1969-70 - $13,375 (replacement for Froilan Flores)
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Patrick L. Beaulieu, Assistant Chemist, NBM & NMAL, 4/1-
6/30/69 - $11,370 (replacement for Harold Vincent)
Edward C. Bingler, Associate Mining Geologist in NBM,
5/1-6/30/69 - $13,320 (position unfilled in 1968-69)
LIBRARY
Stephen Alonzo Powell, Acquisitions Librarian, 4/1-6/30/69
- $2452.50 (base $9810) (replacing Dorothy Hamel)
Dorothy Mae Hamel, AEC Librarian, 4/1-6/30/69 - $2625 (base
$10,500) (special contract agreement with AEC)
8. Approval of Check Registers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the check
registers as submitted by the Business Manager, UNR
(filed with permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the check registers be approved as
submitted.
9. Approval of Fund Transfers
Upon motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, the
following fund transfers were approved as recommended by
the Chancellor:
#480 $2200 from Contingency Reserve, UNR, to Press and
Publications to provide funds for publication of
Graduate Catalog.
#484 $202 from Chancellor's Office, Operating, to Insti-
tutional Memberships, to provide funds for approved
memberships.
Dr. Anderson asked for a report on institutional member-
ships. Chancellor Humphrey agreed to transmit such a
report.
10. Approval of Preliminary Plans for Law Library
President Miller introduced Judge Laurance Hyde, Jr., Dean,
National College of State Trial Judges, and David Vhay,
A. I. A., Architect for the Law Library to be constructed
on the UNR Campus under a grant from the Max C. Fleischmann
Foundation.
Judge Hyde and Mr. Vhay presented the preliminary plans.
Mr. Ronzone asked if the construction of this building
would be considered as a step toward a Law School. Presi-
dent Miller said the building was not intended to serve
a Law School. Its construction, he said, was to honor a
commitment to the National College of State Trial Judges.
Mr. Bilbray said that some of the Regents are afraid that
a year from now there would be another battle over a Law
School.
Dr. Zorn said that he was concerned and suggested that
note be taken of this discussion of whether plans involve
a Law School. He suggested that a feasibility study be
made and that this building not be considered a deter-
minant factor in the eventual initiation of a Law School.
President Miller agreed and pointed out that the National
College of State Trial Judges is an ongoing program and
the Law Library is designed to serve the needs of that
College and will be required for that purpose regardless
of any future location of a Law School.
Mr. Jacobsen pointed out that construction of this building
is merely an extension of a decision made 5 years ago when
the National College was invited to the University of
Nevada.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the preliminary plans for the Law
Library be approved.
Mr. Hug spoke of the value to the University of Nevada
which has been gained by the addition of the National
College to the Campus, noting the national recognition
that has been achieved by the programs conducted by the
College.
11. Approval of Application for Title II Grant
Mr. Pine reported that an application for $300,000 for
the Physical Sciences Complex, Phase II, Physics building,
under Title II, Graduate Facilities, was ready for sub-
mission by UNR and requested approval by the Board. Pres-
ident Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the application be approved for
submission.
12. Mr. Pine submitted a progress report on construction proj-
ects under the supervision of the UNR Physical Plant
Department (report on file in Chancellor's Office).
Mr. Seeliger asked about the status of the planning for
the Education building, UNR. Mr. Pine noted that all
parties concerned have been meeting to develop these
plans, however, he said, the matter is not yet ready to
come to the Board. He said he would like to have an
opportunity to discuss this matter with the Plant and
Property Committee prior to the next Board meeting.
Mr. Grant asked about the status of the planning for the
UNLV Education building. Dr. Zorn said they are ready
to start preliminary planning with the architect.
It was agreed that a meeting of the Plant and Property
Committee should be scheduled for a date prior to the
next Board meeting.
13. Proposed Architectural Competition for Humanities Building
Mr. William Hancock, Manager, State Planning Board, stated
that the Planning Board had earlier requested consideration
by the University of an architectural competition for the
design of the Humanities building. However, he said, in
view of the recommendation by both President Zorn and
Chancellor Humphrey, the Planning Board had withdrawn its
request for a competition for this project and had selected
Zick & Sharp as the architects. Mr. Hancock pointed out
that the Planning Board strongly supports competitions on
all appropriate buildings and stated that he had been
directed to advise the Board of Regents and the University
Administration that it will require architectural compe-
titions on all future projects which are considered appro-
priate and of significant size to warrant competitions.
(Note to minutes: Letter from Mr. Hancock to Mr. Humphrey,
dated May 5, 1969, re this matter filed with permanent
minutes.)
President Zorn expressed appreciation to the State Planning
Board for the consideration given to the University's
recommendation on this matter.
Mr. Hancock noted that final plans should be available by
February 1970; occupancy should be possible by Summer of
1971. He cautioned that the most critical point in main-
taining this schedule would be the coordination between
the Campus representatives and the architect.
14. Revision to Foreign Language Requirements for Ph. D. Degree
President Miller presnted a recommendation from the UNR
Graduate Council which would revise the foreign language
requirements for the Ph. D. degree, as follows:
As a requirement for the Ph. D. degree, every student
must demonstrate proficiency in one language other
than his native tongue. The language will be selected
in consultation between the student and his Department
advisors. The language chosen should contribute to
studies in the student's field and should be English
if the student's native tongue is not English.
Though the student's ultimate goal should be an ability
to "communicate" in the chosen language, he must demon-
strate at least 2nd year College proficiency in that
language. The achievement of that level of proficiency
may be demonstrated by any of the following methods:
1. By presentation of an undergraduate transcript
showing completion with a grade of "C" or better
of at least 3 semester hours in a 4th semester
undergraduate College course in the chosen foreign
language or in an equivalent College course as
determined by the Foreign Language Department.
These credits must have been acceptable toward
a baccalaureat degree in an accredited institu-
tion.
2. By submitting an official transcript from an
accredited institution showing satisfactory
completion of a graduate foreign language re-
quirement.
3. By registering in a 4th semester language course
and passing it with a "C" or by passing the final
examination in that course with a "C".
4. By receiving a satisfactory score in the Graduate
School Foreign Language Test (GSFLT) of the Edu-
cation Testing Service (ETS) before or after ad-
mission to Graduate School. The score must be at
the 33rd percentile or higher when compared to
ETS data for students enrolled in a standard 4th
semester undergraduate College course in the
language. (The specific percentile requirement
will be reviewed periodically.)
Individual academic Departments may require the
student to demonstrate additional skills in the
foreign language he has chosen and may require
proficiency in additional languages. (Students
should consult the University catalog and in-
dividual Departments concerning Departmental
requirements.)
5. For approved languages which cannot practically
be tested by the above procedures, the student
may meet the requirement by passing examinations
specified by the Department of Foreign Languages
or its designate.
It is recommended that all prospective graduate stu-
dents complete their graduate foreign language re-
quirements as undergraduates.
These regulations will become effective for graduate
students first entering Graduate School in the Fall
semester of the 1969-70 academic year.
Students enrolled in the Graduate School prior to the
Fall semester 1969-70 have the option of graduation
either under the requirements of the year they first
enrolled in the Graduate School or under the degree
requirements of the year they receive their degree.
No combination of requirements will be permitted.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the revision be approved as recom-
mended.
15. Pass/Fail Grading System
President Miller reported that the UNR Graduate Council had
recently approved the adoption of a pass/fail grading sys-
tem, as follows:
To increase the freedom of a student to take courses
outside his major without high risk to his grade point
average, the following policy is proposed for adop-
tion:
I. A student may choose to have certain graduate
courses entered on his transcript with pass or
fail only recorded. The selection of courses
so recorded is the privilege of the student
within the following restrictions:
A. Pass-fail grades may not be recorded for
courses which are an essential part of the
subject matter preparation of the student
in a particular discipline or which are
direct preparation for his chosen thesis
area, as determined by his advisory com-
mittee.
B. Courses recorded as pass-fail are not used
to compute grade point averages; however,
up to 3 credits may be applied toward the
minimum requirements for a Masters Degree
and up to 9 credits may be applied toward
the minimum requirements for a Ph. D.
Approval of the student's advisory commit-
tee is required prior to registration for
courses recorded as pass-fail if the
courses will be used to meet minimum degree
requirements.
II. Selection of pass-fail recording of the grades in
a course will be made at registration; changes
from letter grade to pass-fail during the semes-
ter are not possible.
III. Pass-fail grade recording is the prerogative of
the student; the instructor will assign the
appropriate letter grade (A-F) except as pro-
vided in IV. The change to pass-fail will be
made during the grade recording process. Since
a grade of C or better is required for accept-
able graduate credits, grades of D and F will
be recorded as fail and A, B and C will be re-
corded as pass.
IV. Certain courses may be graded only as pass-fail.
Such courses must be of a nature so as to not be
in conflict with Section I; i. e., they may not
be required in any graduate discipline nor an
essential part of any student's program of
courses. Courses which are designated pass-fail
will be clearly marked in the catalog and schedule
of classes. Designation of a course as one in
which pass-fail grades only are recorded is a
course change, subject to the normal approvals
for such changes.
In response to a question from Dr. Anderson, Dean O'Brien
stated that this pass/fail system should not involve any
problems for transferring students.
16. Limit on Extension Teaching
President Miller requested approval of a recent Class A
Action by the UNR faculty that "regular full-time profes-
sional staff members shall teach no more than one course
in addition to their regular academic loads in any one
semester. In special circumstances, the Department
Chairman, with the approval of the Dean of the College
involved, may make an exception."
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1969.
There was discussion of the amount of time faculty mem-
bers spend on outside consulting activities and what
safeguards are used to maintain effective contribution
to his principal function at the University.
There was also discussion of the status of the student
evaluation of faculty projects now under way on both
Campuses with Joe Bell and Bill Terry reporting for their
respective Campuses.
Bill Terry noted that first publication of the results of
the evaluation at UNLV will be out before the end of the
semester and copies will be forwarded to the Board of
Regents.
Joe Bell noted that the form used in the pilot program at
UNR had been developed after review of the UNLV form. He
also noted that the materials had been sent to UNR Faculty
Senate.
Mr. Bilbray suggested the Presidents be requested to urge
their faculties to cooperate with the students in the
conduct of these evaluations.
Mr. Hug said that, in his opinion, this was an effective
way for the Regents to have some evaluations of the ef-
fectiveness of the individual faculty member.
Dr. Zorn agreed that cooperation by the faculty should be
encouraged but pointed out that this could not be com-
pulsory.
The discussion returned to the proposal on the limitation
on extension teaching.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the proposal be approved as recom-
mended, effective Fall semester, 1969, for UNR only.
17. Department of Social Services and Corrections, UNR
President Miller requested that a separate Department of
Social Services and Corrections be established in the
College of Arts and Science, noting that this program is
presently a part of the Sociology Department. Dr. Miller
recalled a similar request at UNLV which had been approved
by the Regents, noting that, as in the case of the program
in Las Vegas, the one in Reno was also receiving subsidy
from the State and Federal programs. Dr. Miller intro-
duced Dr. Harold Kirkpatrick, Acting Dean of the College
of Arts and Science, and Dr. Loren C. Belknap, Coordina-
tor of the Social Services Program.
Dr. Belknap reviewed the history of the program, noting
that it had been initiated in 1967 through support from
the State of Nevada. (Additional supporting data was
presented in a letter from Dr. Belknap included with the
agenda, and filed with permanent minutes.)
Mr. Jacobsen asked what differences exist between Sociol-
ogy and Social Services. Dr. Belknap explained that the
sociologist is one whose principal role is one of study
whereas the social worker is a practitioner. Mr. Jacobsen
asked if these two areas would be totally separated. Dr.
Belknap answered no because each Department would be
offering courses of interest to the other Department's
students.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
with Regent White opposing that the proposed Department
be established. Dr. White stated that her opposition was
based on her belief that creation of a new Department
would involve too much separation.
18. Interdisciplinary Ph. D. Program in Engineering, UNR
President Miller presented a proposal for an Interdisci-
plinary Ph. D. Program in Engineering to be offered at
UNR (copy of proposal on file in Chancellor's Office).
At President Miller's request, Dean James T. Anderson,
College of Engineering, reviewed the history of the
development of this proposal and summarized the details
contained in the document.
Dean Anderson stated that the College of Engineering has
experience in doctoral programs in that they have been
cooperating with the College of Agriculture and Mackay
School of Mines since 1965 in offering the Ph. D. degree
in Hydrology. He noted that within the College of En-
gineering there are 11 faculty who presently hold the
doctorate; there are a number of research laboratories
already in use for master's degree programs which will
serve the needs of a Ph. D. program, such as the Solid
State Laboratory, the Cryogenic Facility, the subsonic
and supersonic wind tunnels, the hydrogen bubble genera-
tor, the neutron generator, plus a great deal of stand-
ard instrumentation and testing equipment which is used
for undergraduate and graduate instructional research
work.
Dean Anderson reported that the College of Engineering
now offers 57 dual listed courses (600-700 level) in
Engineering which both undergraduate and graduate stu-
dents now take, and 88 graduate courses (900 level) in
Engineering listed in the catalog, thus requiring very
few, if any, additional courses to support the Ph. D.
degree program.
With reference to the present library holdings, Dean
Anderson pointed out that whereas the Clapp-Jordan formula
recommends a minimum of 25,000 books in a field of con-
centration, there are presently available in the Engineer-
ing, Mines, Physical Sciences and DRI libraries, a total
of 42,000 books. Also, whereas, the Clapp-Jordan formula
recommends a minimum of 176 periodical titles for a field
of concentration, there are presently 500 titles in Engi-
neering alone, with 800 more in Mines, Physical Sciences
and DRI.
With reference to the future budget, Dean Anderson noted
at the present time the College of Engineering is already
handling a few doctoral candidates in the Hydrology pro-
gram. He also noted that one NSF traineeship is reserved
to support a doctoral candidate if the Engineering pro-
gram is approved and they are in the process of applying
for National Defense Education Act support, subject to
approval of the program. He pointed out that having a
Ph. D. program will make UNR eligible for traineeships and
fellowships and certain types of research grants, in addi-
tion to the graduate teaching assistantships which would
be generated to support doctoral candidates. Thus, he
said, the 10 students in residence which are projected
could be handled using the above sources of support and
the currently available laboratories and courses. How-
ever, he said, by 1971, to handle the combined load of
increased masters' enrollment, plus the Ph. D. enrollment,
one FTE faculty will probably be needed, plus 1 1/2 sup-
porting positions.
Dean Anderson concluded by noting that this program had
been projected in the College's 10-year planning, for
initiation in 1969 and had been included in the UNR 10-
year program. He stated that he believed it to be a
practical, economical proposal that would make the best
use of present resources and should strengthen the present
undergraduate and graduate work.
President Miller recommended approval of the new program
as proposed. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved that the Interdisciplinary Ph. D. Pro-
gram in Engineering be approved as recommended. Motion
seconded by Mr. Jacobsen.
Mr. Bilbray expressed concern that there was evidently
a lack of any long range plan for the initiation of new
programs at the University and asked for an explanation
of the 10-year planning document to which Dean Anderson
had referred.
President Miller recalled that the Board of Regents had
adopted a 10-Year Plan for the System which had included
the new program projections for each Campus.
(Note to Minutes: "Charting a Course for the University
of Nevada System", a Ten Year Budget for 1969-79, was
adopted by the Board of Regents on January 11, 1969, upon
motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, "with the
full understanding that it is a planning document and
subject to amendment." This plan had been developed in
compliance with a statute adopted by the 1967 Legislature
and was forwarded to the 1969 Session of the State Legis-
lature after adoption by the Board of Regents.)
Dr. Anderson pointed out that at the time the Ten Year
Program Document had been discussed and adopted, it had
been pointed out by both Presidents and by the Chancellor
that this should be considered a planning document and
should not be considered rigid.
Acting Director Warburton expressed congratulations to
the College of Engineering that it had reached the point
of excellence which would permit it to offer such a pro-
gram. He added that it would be his hope that DRI could
continue to cooperate with the College through joint
appointments.
Dr. Zorn stated that he had no objections to the proposed
program but would wish to speak later to what he consider-
ed a proliferation of new programs.
Dr. White stated that she considered the program too
expensive.
Dean Anderson pointed out that this is a self-limiting
program in that you must attract the grants to attract
the students.
Dr. Anderson spoke of the advances in Engineering technology
that have been made in past years and that are continuing
and suggested that future demands are such that a doctoral
level program is necessary if the University of Nevada is
to keep pace.
Dr. Zorn stated that it is a matter of concern to him
that the Universities continue to have a plan for de-
velopment but urged some coordination between the Campuses
in the development of these plans. He said he did not
think the State of Nevada can support duplicate programs.
Dr. Zorn continued by pointing out that UNLV's growth is
restricted because of the demands on the undergraduate
programs; in the meantime, more and more territory is
being pre-empted. He suggested the need for some projected
master planning which would coordinate the plans of both
Campuses. Dr. Zorn also expressed concern over the pre-
emption of funds. He recommended that coordination occur
and some priorities be established. He further recommended
a moratorium on new programs.
President Miller agreed that there should be coordination
but said he did not agree to a stoppage of new programs.
He recalled that two new graduate programs were approved
for UNLV at the last meeting and expressed opposition to
a moratorium on either Campus.
Dr. Lombardi stated that the Board of Regents must concern
itself with unnecessary duplications of programs.
Mr. Bilbray moved to table further consideration of this
proposal until a Regents' committee could be appointed to
examine the matter of duplication of programs. He sug-
gested a committee be appointed by the Chairman and be
allowed two months to complete its study. Motion was not
seconded.
Dr. Anderson expressed opposition to the motion to table,
pointing out that the College of Engineering is well es-
tablished and had presented an excellent plan which would
be financed without State funds.
Mr. Hug asked Dr. Zorn if this program was of specific
concern to him. Dr. Zorn said he was not primarily con-
cerned with this proposal, but felt the need to sort out
objectives for both Campuses. Mr. Hug agreed that there
must be an analysis of the plans for each Campus.
Mr. Bilbray again moved to table consideration of this
proposal. Motion seconded by Dr. White and was defeated
by a vote of two in favor and eight opposing.
Dr. White said she thought there had been an agreement
that a longer period of time would be allowed for study of
new programs before action was requested and repeated that
she felt this program was too expensive.
Mr. Bilbray said he felt there should be time for the
Regents to consult with the faculty on the Las Vegas Campus.
Mr. Jacobsen said he opposed consulting one faculty con-
cerning academic programs proposed by the other faculty,
pointing out that this was an objection registered by
both faculties and both Campus Adminstrations.
Mr. Ronzone suggested that a doctoral program should re-
quire one month interim before action is requested.
Mr. Jacobsen recalled that Dean Anderson had first spoken
of a Ph. D. program when he came to the University in 1963.
He also pointed out that the Regents had received the pro-
posal 10 days prior to the Board meeting and requested a
vote on the motion.
Motion carried with Regent White opposing.
Mr. Hug said he believed the suggestion for a committee to
study the whole matter of coordination of academic programs
was a good one and agreed to consider the appointment of
such a committee.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:50 P.M.,
at which time Mr. Hug reported that he was prepared to refer
the matter of coordination and development of new programs to
the Educational Policies Committee and would suggest to its
Chairman, Mr. Thomas Bell, that the Committee meet prior to
the next meeting of the Board to develop plans on how to
approach the problem of new and existing programs to avoid
unnecessary duplication.
Dr. Anderson left the meeting.
19. Allocation of Out-of-State Fee Waivers, UNLV
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed NRS 396.540 which reads: "In
its discretion, the Board of Regents may grant tuitions
free each University semester to worthwhile and deserving
students from other states and foreign countries, in num-
ber not to exceed a number equal to 3% of the total matric-
ulated enrollment of students for the last preceding Fall
semester."
President Zorn presented the following recommendations for
the allocation of out-of-state fee waivers at UNLV for
1969-70 based on a total regular student enrollment in
Fall, 1968, of 3651:
Athletics 50% or 55
Music 20% or 22
Other 30% or 33
100% or 110
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
(Note to Minutes: Using the same definition for regular
student enrollment; i. e., matriculated enrollment, the
number of out-of-state fee waivers available to UNR in
1969-70 would be 3% of 5714 or 171 waivers. This figure
was incorrectly reported at the April meeting as 203
waivers, based on an enrollment figure of 6722.)
Dr. Zorn commented that it is his understanding that UNLV
faculty are pushing for an increase in the 3% limitation.
20. Request for Redefinition of Special Student
President Zorn presented a request which had been forwarded
earlier by Vice President Baepler that special students
(since redefined as non-degree students) be permitted to
carry two courses totaling up to 8 credits (this student
is now restricted to two courses totaling 6 credits).
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that there should be an
understanding of how the fee would be assessed, pointing
out that the consolidated fee is now assessed students
carrying 7 or more credits.
President Zorn said it was the intention that a per credit
fee would be assessed for 8 credits or less and the con-
solidated fee would be applicable only to the student en-
rolled for 9 or more credits.
Mr. Seeliger asked if there had been any consideration
of such action at UNR. President Miller said it had not
been discussed.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
21. Proposal to Increase Room and Board Charges, UNLV
President Zorn reported that he would recommend at the June
meeting that there be a 10% increase in board and room
charges at UNLV beginning with the 1969-70 fiscal year. Dr.
Zorn noted that food prices have been increasing at the
rate of 5% per annum, and it is intended that meals will
be increased from 19 to 20 per week. He also noted that
salary increases have been approved for classified person-
nel on the Dormitory staff and a maintenance position
must be added. Dr. Zorn also noted that it is necessary
to begin repayment of an earlier loan from Reno's Auxil-
iary Enterprises.
President Zorn reported that this matter has been dis-
cussed by Student Personnel staff with appropriate stu-
dent boards and has received a strong endorsement. He
requested that action not be taken until the June meet-
ing, noting that it had been included as an information
item now to provide advance notice to students.
President Miller indicated that he would be recommending
a similar increase at the June meeting.
22. Proposal to Delete Fee
President Zorn recommended that the $1 fee charged for
a change in registration be deleted, effective July 1,
1969, at UNLV.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the recommendation, noting
that a similar action had been taken at the April meet-
ing at the request of UNR.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the fee be discontinued as recom-
mended.
23. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5000, UNLV
President Zorn reported that the following bids were re-
ceived on April 22, 1969 for the purchase of microscopes
for the Department of Biology:
Western Scientific $ 4,828.00
Carolina Biological (Incomplete) 5,805.00
KEK Scientific 7,975.00
Standard Scientific (Incomplete) 8,434.00
Sargent-Welch Scientific 8,958.00
Van Waters & Rogers 9,333.60
Carl Zeiss 15,227.00
President Zorn stated that the bids of Western Scientific
and Carolina Biological did not meet specifications and
recommended that the bid of KEK Scientific in the amount
of $7975 be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
24. Proposed Supplement to English A Program
President Zorn noted that in May, 1968 the Board voted to
discontinue the $54 fee for English A effective Fall
semester, 1969. He stated that he anticipates that there
will be an unexpended balance of $3300 in the English A
account at UNLV and requested that these funds be made
available as a supplement to the regular State appropriated
instructional budget for English A.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
25. Senate Bill 139
Chancellor Humphrey reported that SB 139 was approved by
the Legislature and has been signed by the Governor
(Chapter 337, 1969 Statutes). He pointed out that a re-
quirement of the bill is that a "proper official" must be
"designated by the administrative officer or board in
charge of such building."
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board of Regents
designate the President, UNR, and the President, UNLV, or
their designees as the "proper official" in charge of all
buildings on their respective Campus.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
26. Report on Current Admission Requirements
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in March, 1969 the Board
requested that a report be presented in May by the Ad-
missions Officers on the current undergraduate admission
requirements. He noted the presence of Dr. Jack Shirley,
Director of Admissions, UNR, and Mr. Dallas Norton, Di-
rector of Admissions, UNLV, and suggested that they might
wish to make their presentations.
Dr. Shirley reviewed the admissions requirements at UNR, as
follows:
SUMMARY OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR 1969
I. REGULAR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. ASSOCIATE
1. First Year High school gradua-
tion or equivalent
(GED, ACT) for pro-
grams in Agriculture,
Home Economics, Engi-
neering Technology.
2. Second Year C average on above on
(Transfer) all acceptable trans-
fer credits.
B. BACCALAUREATE
1. Freshman Graduation from an
accredited or ap-
proved high school
with:
a. Grades - GPA of
2.3 (A=4) or
above on all
subjects.
b. Subjects - Eng-
list - 4 units,
Math - 1 unit,
Science - 2 u-
nits, Social Sci-
ence - 2 units,
(Am. Govt. or
History), plus 2
other academic
units (10 minimum
academic units).
c. Total Units - 16
or more.
2. Freshman on Proba- Graduation from an
tion (Nevada resi- accredited or ap-
dent only) (Previ- high school with:
ously Unclassified)
a. Grades - GPA 2.0
and 2.29 (A=4) on
all subjects.
b. Subjects - Non-
completion of any
specific subject
(s) as noted
above.
c. Test - If overall
GPA is less than
2.0, applicant
must qualify on a
combination of
ACT scores and
high school
grades.
3. Transfer C average or above
on all acceptable
transfer credit.
II. NONDEGREE
(Previously special) High school gradua-
tion, or 21 years of
age or over. May
register without
formal admission.
(6 credits of class-
room instruction is
the maximum regis-
tration per semester.
In addition, 2 cor-
respondence courses
may be taken simul-
taneously.)
COMMENTS
Applicants who do not qualify for baccalaureate admis-
sion may remove deficiencies by attending as a NON-
DEGREE student.
Under previous policy a high school grade (quality)
deficiency could be removed by completing specific
University courses with a grade of C or above. The
revised admission requirement necessitates the es-
tablishment of an acceptable minimum standard for
NONDEGREE students to qualify for admission to the
Freshman on Probation classification.
President Miller also resubmitted, with his request for
approval by the Board, the following recommendations by
the UNR faculty concerning admission of disapproved high
school students:
NEVADA RESIDENTS: Disapproved RESIDENT applicants
are required to earn a C average or above in approved
academic courses numbered 100 or above for the number
of credits specified by the corresponding ACT com-
posite standard score:
ACT Composite Minimum Academic Credits Required
21 and above 6 semester credits
20 9 semester credits
19 12 semester credits
18 or less 15 semester credits
NOTE: The classification is "Freshman on Probation"
when admission is gained in this manner.
NONRESIDENTS: Disapproved NONRESIDENT applicants are
required to earn a minimum of 15 acceptable semester
credits in courses numbered 100 or higher with a C
average or above to qualify for admission.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
with Mr. Seeliger opposing, that the above recommendation
be approved. Mr. Seeliger noted that his opposition was
based on his belief that admission requirements for the
two Campuses should be uniform.
Mr. Norton presented the following summary of admission re-
quirements for UNLV:
I. Student Classifications
A. Undergraduate (identical entrance requirements
for 2 and 4-year degree programs)
1. Regular:
Freshman - 2.30 GPA minimum required sub-
ject pattern.
Transfer - 2.00 (C) GPA minimum (and eli-
gible to return to previous Uni-
versity).
2. Probationary:
Freshman (resident) GPA 2.00 - 2.29 or sat-
isfactory combined ACT and high school
record (or adult resident non-high school
graduate with satisfactory ACT scores).
Transfer less than 2.00 (C) GPA - Admitted
by Admissions Committee.
(Release from probation: Upon achievement
of 15 semester hours with "C" or better
average and corrections of any specific
subject deficiency.)
3. Qualifying (non-degree):
High school diploma or equivalent (out-of-
state requires 2.00 (C) high school GPA -
if College credits earned (less than 15)
may admit on diploma as long as deficiency,
if any, on College work is not greater than
-4).
(Transfer to degree program upon satis-
factory completion of prescribed courses.)
4. Special (part-time non-degree):
Admission not required; limit 6 hours per
semester.
B. Graduate
1. Graduate Standing:
2.50 GPA minimum (or 3.00 for last 2 years)
or satisfactory GRE (or ATGSB) scores.
2. Graduate Special (non-degree):
Verification of Bachelor or higher degree
or satisfactory GRE (or ATGSB) scores if
from unaccredited College.
There was discussion of the differing admission require-
ments of the 2 Campuses, particularly of the Qualifying
Program offered by UNLV which has as its only restriction
a high school diploma or equivalent. In response to a
question concerning the success factor of the students in
this program, Mr. Norton stated that it had been good but
suggested that even if only 10% of those attending achieved
success it was worthwhile.
Mr. Jacobsen suggested that some kind of study be done on
this program which would show how many people have been
hurt by being allowed to enter an academic program and
failing when they should perhaps have been counseled into
another area.
27. Revision to Faculty Bulletin #853
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the earlier action on this
matter, noting that a recommendation from UNLV had been
brought to the Board at a previous meeting at which time
the Board had requested that a uniform policy statement
be developed for the System. Subsequent to that time,
student and faculty committees on both Campuses have been
involved in developing a revision to the policy on "Use
of University Facilities" and a joint report had been
developed and endorsed by both Presidents, as follows:
POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
University facilities, including Campus grounds, are
provided primarily for the support of the regular
educational functions of the University and the
activities necessary for the support of these func-
tions. The University's functions take precedence
over any other activities in the use of University
facilities.
Freedom to speak and to hear will be maintained for
students, faculty and staff and University policies
and procedures will be used to provide a full and
frank exchange of ideas. An effort should be made
to allow a balanced program of speakers and ideas.
An invitation to speak at the University does not
imply that the University endorses the philosophy
or ideas presented by the speaker.
University facilities may not be used for the purpose
of raising monies to aid projects not related to some
authorized activity of the University or of University
groups, and no efforts at conversion and solication
by uninvited noncampus groups or individuals will be
permitted on Campus.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that Faculty Bulletin
#853 be rescinded and replaced by the joint policy state-
ment as recommended by the 2 Campus Committees and the
2 Presidents.
President Miller stated that it had seemed to him that
the Committees had developed a statement which essentially
incorporated the existing policy and had deleted the pro-
cedure. He suggested the procedure should be worked out
on each Campus.
Dr. Zorn concurred, noting that this policy had received
a great deal of study.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the policy statement be approved as
presented with the understanding that its implementation
would be the responsibility of the Administration.
28. Selection Procedures for University Officers
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the various actions by the 3
Faculty Senates (resolutions filed with permanent minutes).
He further noted that the Coordinating Council had met on
May 7, 1969 and presented the following report of the meet-
ing.
The Coordinating Council on May 7, 1969, following
consideration of 3 different resolutions adopted by
the 3 Faculty Senates, has recommended that the Board
of Regents consider amendment to its By-Laws to in-
clude the following policy:
I. Systemwide Officers
A. The Faculty Senates of the 3 units shall par-
ticipate in a meaningful manner in the crea-
tion of new Systemwide administrative posi-
tions which will have a significant impact
on the teaching and/or research tasks of the
University of Nevada System.
B. A faculty screening and nominating committee
shall be established whenever a vacancy occurs
in the position of Chancellor or in any System-
wide administrative position which has impact
on the teaching and/or research tasks of the
University of Nevada System. Such committee
shall proportionately represent the faculty
of each unit of the University of Nevada Sys-
tem. The committee members shall be elected
under procedures established by the respec-
tive Faculty Senates, and the 2 Student Body
Presidents shall be ex officion members. The
committee shall conduct a nationwide search
for the best candidates and shall make its
recommendations through the Chancellor to the
Board of Regents. The Chairman of the commit-
tee, who shall be elected by the membership,
shall have full access to the Board in all
personnel sessions concerned with the appoint-
ment of the officer in question.
II. Officers of the University of Nevada, Reno*
A. The Faculty Senate shall particpate in a mean-
ingful manner in the creation of new adminis-
trative positions which will have a signifi-
cant impact on the teaching and/or research
tasks of the University of Nevada, Reno.
B. A faculty screening and nominating committee
shall be established whenever a vacany occurs
in the office of the President or in any
University-wide administrative position which
has a significant impact on the teaching and/
or research tasks of the University of Nevada,
Reno. The committee members shall be elected
under procedures established by the Faculty
Senate, and the ASUN President shall be an
ex officio member. The committee shall con-
duct a nationwide search for the best candi-
date and shall make its recommendations through
the Chancellor (in the case of the position of
the President), or the President to the Board
of Regents. The Chairman of the committee, who
shall be elected by the membership, shall have
full access to the Board in all personnel ses-
sions concerned with the appointment of the
officer in question.
* Assuming appropriate rewording to reflect the
appropriate division of the University System;
i. e., University of Nevada, Reno; University
of Nevada, Las Vegas; Desert Research Insti-
tute; or Community College Division.
The vote on this matter was 5 in favor and 1 abstention
by the regular voting members and 2 in favor and 1 ab-
sent by the DRI advisory voting members.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the Coordinating Council is asking
for consideration of a Systemwide policy that would provide
that the Faculty Senates would participate in the creation
of new administrative positions. He further noted that it
was understood that the Coordinating Council was not refer-
ring to staff positions in the Chancellor's Office nor
staff positions in a President or Director's office. The
Council is also requesting committees shall be established
to assist in the filling of vacancies at an administrative
level.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested the 3 administrative officers
might wish to comment.
President Miller stated he had no further comment other
than that made in his letter concerning the UNR Faculty
Senate's recommendation (filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Zorn suggested that there must be some clarification of
the Senate's action; e. g., which administrative positions
would be involved.
Dr. Driggs suggested that an Academic Vice President would
be an appropriate example of a position which should re-
ceive faculty particpation. Most important would be those
positions with line functions, he said. He added that de-
tails could be worked out later and if there is a question,
then the faculty should be consulted.
Mr. Warburton expressed concern over the proposed faculty
involvement in the creation of new administrative positions
and suggested this needs a clearer definition. He said he
believed the mechanism suggested for filling vacancies is
reasonable; however, he was concerned over how far discus-
sion of the creation of a position should go.
Mr. Hug suggested a number of areas which might need clar-
ification: Would the Faculty Senates be the appropriate
ones to participate or should such a committee be appointed
in a different way? How about student involvement in crea-
tion of a position? How about the term "impact"? Would
"consulted" be preferable to "participate"? The use of the
word "proportionately" was disturbing; would it not be bet-
ter for each Division to have equal voice? Is it really
intended that only the Chairman have access to the Board of
Regents meeting? Is it valid to suggest that he be present
at all personnel sessions? Should not the Board of Regents
reserve to itself the final decision and be able to discuss
it without others present?
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he felt the spirit of the
recommendation was understood. He recommended that this
matter be referred to the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet
for development of a specific rewording for an amendment
to the Board's By-Laws, taking into consideration the
reservations stated and complying with the spirit of the
faculty proposal.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested the positions involved should be
spelled out.
Mr. Hug suggested the Regents must keep in mind that the
Constitution provides that the University of Nevada is to
be controlled by the Board of Regents and the Board must
exercise its obligation. The Regents have, he said,
delegated to administrative officers and to the faculty
in many areas. He said he had always believed it to be
a good idea but was concerned over recent events which
had caused him to wonder whether the faculty have acted
responsibly. He said, in his opinion, participation by
faculty in making policy demands responsible action on
the part of those faculty.
Mr. Hug stated that he was referring to recent faculty
action in attacking one of the University officers per-
sonally when their action should have been directed to
the policy of the issue rather than to the person. He
suggested the Regents should perhaps reconsider the type
of faculty participation they have been encouraging.
Mr. Bilbray stated that UNLV Faculty Senate in its criticism
recognized that the acts of the Regents were merely in re-
sponse to a recommendation by the Chancellor.
Mr. Jacobsen stated that he objected to the assumption that
the Regents were "rubber stamps".
Mr. Bilbray stated that the major problem is that there is
an open lack of faith on the part of at least 2 Faculty
Senates in the chief executive officer of the System. He
said the Chairman's suggestion was not good.
Mr. Humphrey questioned whether Mr. Bilbray's remarks were
accurate, pointing out that he was aware that his action
in one regard had been evaluated by the faculty but he was
not aware that the faculty had attempted to evaluate his
total performance as Chancellor. He suggested that Mr.
Bilbray was going too far in interpreting to the Press his
own feelings and crediting them to the faculty. He also
suggested that it was particularly irresponsible to make
such statements based on discussions with a few, unnamed
faculty.
Mr. Hug stated that the administrative officers of the Uni-
versity are representatives of the Board of Regents. He
also stated that the Board of Regents is given the responsi-
bility of operating the University and is responsible to the
people of the State of Nevada. He questioned whether it was
up to other people to evaluate the performance of the ad-
ministrative officer of the University; rather, he suggested
they should confine their evaluation to policy.
Dr. Driggs said he felt the faculty had acted very responsi-
bly. He suggested that the faculty were very much concerned
with the University and urged the Regents to continue to
work together with the faculty and continue to encourage
faculty involvement.
Dr. Driggs also stated that it was his understanding that
in spite of the newspaper account of UNLV's action, he
believed it was not a censure but taking issue over a
specific action.
Mr. Seeliger suggested that in view of this, perhaps it
was the responsibility of the faculty to see that the
newspaper account was corrected.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the action had stemmed from his
appointment, with Board of Regents approval, of a Director
for the Computing Center. He noted that in discussions
with the Coordinating Council on May 7, at which time the
resolutions of the Faculty Senates had been discussed, he
had informed the Coordinating Council members that at such
time as the Board voted to amend its By-Laws to incorpor-
ate the recommendation of the Coordinating Council, he
would immediately refer the consideration of the Vice
Chancellor for Computing Systems to the Faculty Senates.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried with-
out dissent that the recommendation of the Chancellor that
the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet be requested to develop
an amendment to the Regents' By-Laws to incorporate the
faculty proposal be approved.
29. Rules and Regulations for Visitation Privileges in Resi-
dence Halls
President Miller reported that a meeting of the Student
Affairs Committee of the Board of Regents had been held
in April with students from the UNR Campus for the pur-
pose of discussing rules and regulations concerning
visitation privileges in the residence halls. He recom-
mended that development of these rules and regulations
be delegated to the Administration for implementation
and action.
President Zorn reported that a similar meeting of the
Student Affairs Committee had been held in May with
students from the UNLV Campus and he concurred with Pres-
ident Miller's recommendation.
Mr. Ronzone, Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee, said
he had been much impressed by the manner in which the stu-
dents had handled their meeting with the Regents and their
positive approach to the situation. Mr. Hug agreed that it
had been a pleasure to meet with the students and to listen
to their presentation.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the development of rules and regula-
tions concerning visitation privileges in the residence
halls be delegated to the Administration for implementa-
tion and action.
Mr. Jim Hardesty, ASUN President, expressed appreciation
for the Regents taking the time to meet with them and
discussing with them the matters of concern to the stu-
dents.
Dr. White suggested that there were additional areas in
which students have good ideas and she encouraged more
meetings with the students.
30. Candidates for Degrees
President Zorn suggested that some consideration be given
to the procedure this year for approval of candidates for
degrees, pointing out that UNLV Commencement is scheduled
the day before the Board of Regents and that some provi-
sion must be given to the approval of this year's graduates.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that provisional approval of June, 1969
candidates for degrees be given subject to confirmation
by Administration.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested that this be adopted as continuing
policy and moved that approval of candidates for degrees
shall be made by the Presidents of each Campus and the
final list presented to the Board of Regents. Motion
seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without dissent.
31. Consideration of Policy Statement
Mr. Jacobsen suggested that the Board of Regents consider
the adoption of a policy statement, as follows:
It shall be the policy of the Board of Regents that
before any new degree programs or new Departments can
be added, such proposals must be introduced at one
meeting and voted upon no earlier than the following
meeting.
Mr. Jacobsen requested that this policy statement be con-
sidered and that action be requested on its adoption at
the June meeting.
32. Edith Albert Estate
Chancellor Humphrey reported that final settlement of the
Edith Albert Estate is nearing completion and reported as
follows on the valuation of the assets and the provisions
of the will:
Valuation of the assets of the Edith Albert Estate,
as per Mr. Walter Bradley, Trust Officer, First
National Bank:
Cash (as of January 3, 1969) $ 15,846.80
Common Stocks (current as of 4/28/69) 391,724.38
Convertible Bonds 10,008.75
Treasury and Municiple Bonds 51,610.00
Total $469,189.93
Provisions of the Will:
All of the rest and residue of my estate ... I
give, devise and bequeath to the Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada, in trust ..." "to
invest, conservately, the capital funds and corpus
of said trust in securities registered on the New
York Stock Exchange which are eligible for invest-
ments by savings banks chartered in the State of
Nevada.
... for the creation of one or more annual scholar-
ships to be provided from the income of the in-
vested assets of said trusts..." "... no one
scholarship will exceed $2000.
To be eligible for such scholarships, students must
be bona fide residents of the State of Nevada, must
be enrolled for study at the principal University
of Nevada located at Reno and not at some branch of
said University, and such recipients must have com-
pleted their first 3 years of undergraduate study
with creditable grades.
Also, that a fair and equitable procedure be worked
out for the repayment of such scholarships and that
the monies repaid will become immediately available
for additional scholarships.
In the event that all of the income from said trust
is not used for scholarships for each and every
year, then I desire that such uncommitted funds be
added to the principal corpus of this trust.
President Miller referred back to Chairman Hug's comments con-
cerning faculty involvement and stated that he was sure Regent
Hug had not meant to restrict the right of faculty members to
criticize their administrative officers. He stated that within
the bounds of good taste, an administrative officer should be
subject to criticism. Mr. Hug agreed, but stated he was opposed
to a faculty group getting together to censure a person. He
said that, in his opinion, the faculty should be free to take
issue with a policy but not to personally attack a person.
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, the follow-
ing items were added to the agenda:
33. Community College Division Budget
Chancellor Humphrey presented a proposed budget for the
Community College Division and the Elko Community College
for consideration by the Board, noting that its adoption
would make it possible to begin recruiting (budget filed
with permanent minutes).
Mr. Seeliger asked if the budget had been approved by the
Advisory Board in Elko. Mr. Humphrey pointed out that
the Board of Regents would be appointing a new Advisory
Board as of July 1, 1969 and that the proposed budget
had not been admitted to the existing Advisory Board,
but should go to the new Board and any suggestions they
have for amendment should be given consideration.
Mr. Seeliger suggested that a committee from the Board
of Regents, the State Board of Education and the Community
College Advisory Board plan to meet after July 1, 1969 so
that there is every precaution taken to keep all those con-
cerned properly informed.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the budget document be approved as
submitted.
34. Bid Openings
A. Mr. Pine reported that the Nevada Bureau of Mines,
Mackay School of Mines, had requested the printing of
1600 Lincoln County topographic maps and prices were
received as follows:
William & Heintz, Washington, D. C. $6,160.00
The National Survey, Vermont 9,978.00
The Steck Company, Texas no bid
Mr. Pine recommended that award of the contract to
William & Heintz. President Miller and Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened at 2:00 P.M.,
May 8, 1969 for the sale of the Lakeside Drive prop-
erty. He noted that one bid was received from Mr.
and Mrs. William B. Sullivan for $90,000, through the
real estate firms of Walters and Humphrey.
Mr. Pine recommended the bid of Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan
be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
with the following roll call vote:
Yes - Regents Bilbray, Grant, Hug, Jacobsen,
Knudtsen, Seeliger
No - Regents Lombardi, Ronzone, White
Regents Anderson and Bell absent.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
05-09-1969