May 9-10, 1980
05-09-1980
Pages 38-79
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 9, 1980
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Robert A. Cashell, Chairman
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
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
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairpersons Campana, Claybrook,
Elliott, Fry, Gochnour, Melrose, Moser and Seibert, and repre-
sentatives of student associations.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 10:45 A.M.
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda, containing the following items, was sub-
mitted for adoption:
(1) Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March
28, 1980, the special meeting of April 10, 1980, and
the emergency meeting of April 21, 1980.
(2) Acceptance of gifts and grants as reflected in Ref.
C-1.
(3) Extension of leave of absence without pay for Cliff
Blauert, Sociology Instructor, TMCC, for one year,
due to family illness.
(4) Extension of leave of absence without pay for Aaron
Goldman, Professor of Mathematics, UNLV, for one year,
to continue research at Los Alamos Scientific
Laboratory.
(5) Expenditure of $2,500 from the WNCC Capital Improve-
ment Fee account for furniture and equipment consult-
ants for the Carson Campus new 20,000 square foot
addition.
(6) Delegation of authority to award a contract for the
remodel of shower rooms on three floors of Juniper
Hall, at an estimated cost of $35,000.
(7) Authorization to establish an emergency loan fund at
WNCC, in the amount of $2,000 from United Students
Association fees, with President Davis and Accountant
Melba Oliver holding signature authority on the
account.
(8) Augmentations from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account, as follows:
Office Special In-state Travel Account $5,000
Chancellor's Special Housing Allowance 5,000
WNCC Interview and Recruiting Account 5,000
CCCC Interview and Recruiting Account 5,000
Board of Regents Host Account 5,000
Student Body Presidents' Travel 5,000
Radiological Safety Board Supplemental Funding 6,000
(9) Appointment of Ted Sanders, Superintendent of Public
Instruction, Nevada State Department of Education, to
the College of Education Advisory Board, to replace
Dr. Ralph Di Sibio.
(10) Approval of the following fund transfers:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
President Goodall requests approval of the following
fund transfers:
Fund 101
#80-151 From the Reserve for Contingency to Engi-
neering, $16,644; salary payment for fiscal
year 1979-80 for Lawrence E. Ita through
April 11, 1980.
Ending Fund Balance
#80-136 From the Ending Fund Balance to Operating
in Continuing Education, $90,000; funds
needed to cover unencumbered expenses for
the remainder of fiscal year.
Clark County Community College
President Eaton requests approval of the following
fund transfers:
Fund 103
#80-532 From the Reserve for Contingency to
Occupational Programs, $23,200; additional
funds needed in Operating for equipment.
#80-545 From the Reserve for Contingency to Security
$17,000; additional funds needed in security
operating. Available from Services.
#80-554 From the Reserve for Contingency to Univer-
sity Parallel, $18,200; funds needed for
professional letters of appointment and for
employees annual leave who are going from
"A" to "B" contracts.
#80-555 From the Reserve for Contingency to Rural
Teaching, $48,200; funds needed for profes-
sional letters of appointment.
#80-559 From the Reserve for Contingency to Word
Processing, $15,500; additional funds needed
in operating account to cover costs of new
equipment.
#80-560 From the Reserve for Contingency to Grounds
& Maintenance, $14,000; additional funds
needed in operating account to cover costs
of supplies.
#80-567 From the Reserve for Contingency to Library,
Operating, $11,465; additional funds needed
operating account to purchase equipment.
System
Chancellor Baepler requests approval of the following
fund transfer:
#80-1 From the Reserve for Contingency, $12,492.06
to augment student wages. An off-setting
transfer has been made from professional
salaries savings.
Desert Research Institute
President Murino requests approval of the transfer of
$29,673 from Weather Modification, Operating to Sala-
ries and Equipment to provide additional funds for
analyses work.
(11) Approval of a request from Carson City for an exten-
sion of 440 feet to an existing easement at the WNCC
Campus for roadway and utility purposes, bringing the
total amount of land dedicated to utilities to approx-
imately .606 acres.
(12) Granting of extended sick leave to Gary Carpenter,
Instructor in Law Enforcement at WNCC, for a period of
six months effective in mid-June when he will have ex-
hausted all available sick and annual leave.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the Consent Agenda as submit-
ted. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong.
Chancellor Baepler noted the inclusion on the gift list of
an offer of 500 shares of A T & T stock, with a stipulation
placed on the gift that it not be sold. He asked that this
gift be deleted from the recommendation for acceptance to
allow for time to negotiate with the donor concerning this
restriction. Chancellor Baepler also noted the gift of
American Selected stock and requested authority to sell this
stock and to use the proceeds for the benefit of the Mackay
School of Mines Library, as requested by the donor.
Motion carried without dissent.
2. Report of Investment Committee Meeting
Mr. Karamanos, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee, reported the following actions taken by the Committee
at its meeting earlier in the day:
(1) Received a report and recommendations from Mr. Bob Lee
of First National Bank for the following purchases, to
be implemented on Monday, May 12:
From the Main Endowment
6,600 shares Crocker National at 28-7/8
5,500 shares Aetna Life & Casualty at 35
6,600 shares Quaker Oats at 27-5/8
From the Engel Unitrust
200 shares (SGP) Schering-Plough, at 36-3/4
200 shares (CKN) Crocker National, at 28-7/8
200 shares (AET) Aetna Life & Casualty, at 35
100 shares (UCL) Union Oil, at 46-1/2
200 shares (AT) Quaker Oats, at 27-5/8
150 shares (SYN) Syntex, at 39-3/4
5M Holiday Inns Bonds CT., 9-5/8%, due 2005
From the Mc Coskey Endowment
15M Holiday Inns CVT. Bond, 9-5/8%, due 2005
500 shares Crocker National, at 28-7/8
300 shares Bankers Trust, at 45-7/8
400 shares Aetna Life & Casualty, at 35
400 shares Schering Plough, at 36-3/4
400 shares Syntex, at 39-3/4
500 shares Quaker Oats, at 27-5/8
From the Mc Millan Endowment
300 shares Crocker National, at 28-7/8
200 shares American Home Products, at 26-3/4
(2) Received a report and recommendation from Mr. Monte
Miller of Valley Bank for the following purchases,
to be implemented on Monday, May 12:
From Account 52-000113-2
1,400 Boeing, at market value, current price 34
1,500 ASARCO, at market value, current price 33
1,400 Philip Morris, at 35, current price 38 3/4
1,000 Union Oil, at market value, current price 49
700 Honeywell, at 65, current price 74
1,000 American Telephone, at 50, current price 53
2,000 Anheuser Bush, at 25, current price 27
(3) Instructed Vice Chancellor Partridge to meet with rep-
resentatives of Valley Bank and First National Bank of
Nevada to develop a proposal for the transfer of assets
from FNB to Valley Bank for those endowment funds cur-
rently held by FNB which are for the benefit of UNLV.
The Committee requested that the proposal to effect the
transfer, to be effective July 1, be presented to the
Investment Advisory Committee at its June meeting.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the Investment Committee's
report and actions. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
3. Request for Personnel Session
Chairman Cashell recalled that at the special meeting of
April 10, Regent Karamanos had requested that a personnel
session be called at this meeting to discuss what he had
characterized as "disturbing information" and that Dr. Jim
Richardson and Dr. Paul Page be asked to attend. Mr.
Cashell reported that Mr. Karamanos had subsequently with-
drawn his request, indicating that he had checked out the
information and had found it to be false.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the request for a personnel session
be removed from the agenda. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley.
Mr. Buchanan objected, suggesting that since the allegations
which had appeared in the Press could be detrimental to
their reputations, perhaps Drs. Richardson and Page might
wish to be heard to refute the allegations.
Mr. Cashell reported that Drs. Richardson and Page had re-
quested an open meeting and had asked that they be furnished
with any information concerning the allegations by the pre-
ceding Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. However, by that time, Mr.
Karamanos had concluded that there was no truth to the in-
formation he had received and he wished to withdraw his re-
quest for a personnel session.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that regardless of the request to
withdraw the matter, Drs. Page and Richardson had a right to
a hearing and the matter should be withdrawn only if Drs.
Page and Richardson wished to withdraw it. He suggested
that they be given an opportunity to say something to the
Board in their own defense.
Mr. Karamanos asked if Drs. Page and Richardson had with-
drawn their request for an open hearing. Mr. Cashell
pointed out that they had nothing to withdraw since the
Board had not replied to their request for information.
Mr. Buchanan said he did not believe the Board had to send
them a list of particulars; there is nothing in the Bylaws
that requires such action by the Board.
Mr. Cashell agreed there was no requirement in the Bylaws;
however, the Code provides a procedure for bringing charges
against members of the University Community.
Mr. Lessly stated that the only allegations that have been
made in this matter are those which appeared in the Press.
He suggested that unless the Board has a personnel session
to air the matter, there are no charges. If there are
charges to be made against faculty members, then the Board
would proceed under the Disciplinary Procedures referred to
by Chairman Cashell.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that Drs. Page and Richardson be con-
tacted to determine if they wished to make a statement, or
if they wished to have the matter removed from the agenda.
Following a short recess, it was reported that Drs.
Richardson and Page had indicated they did not wish to
appear before the Board but asked that Dr. Dave Seibert read
their letter of May 2, 1980 into the Board record. The let-
ter, addressed to Chairman Cashell, follows:
We have learned, informally through the news media,
that one member of the Board of Regents, Mr. Chris
Karamanos, has requested our presence at the May 9th
meeting of the Regents in Las Vegas to discuss disturb-
ing information allegedly slurring the University
System and Chancellor's Office (Las Vegas Sun, April 28,
1980). Although it is not clear why our presence has
been requested, we want to express our willingness to
attend such a meeting, at University expense, if you
think that our presence will contribute to the clari-
fication of any issues before the Board. We have both
worked in various capacities over the years for the
betterment of the University and desire, even under
these unique circumstances, to continue to do what is
best for the University.
Thus, we are willing to appear at the May 9th meeting
to answer questions. However, since this is a very un-
usual procedure, we request the following: If any spe-
cific charges of impropriety are to be brought against
us by Mr. Karamanos or any other Regent, Officer of the
University or other person(s), we want to be informed of
such charges in advance, and of any witnesses that might
be called to testify. Since time is short, we would
like to request that such specific information be given
to us by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 7, 1980. We also
request that the hearing or personnel session be open
to the public. We have nothing to hide, and much pre-
fer to answer questions in public view. We further as-
sume that our attending such a session does not in any
way waive our right of due process guaranteed under the
UNS code and UNR Bylaws.
I trust you understand that these requests are not made
out of any desire to obstruct the Regents in their re-
sponsibilities. We only desire that the matter(s) at
issue be fairly presented to the Regents and the public,
and that we be afforded appropriate individual
protection.
Signed/ Paul Page and Jim Richardson
Mr. Karamanos stated that he was not making an accusation
against Dr. Page and Dr. Richardson as individuals, adding
that there was some information he wanted to find out from
them and he believed that he had received it from Dr.
Richardson prior to the writing of the letter which had
been read, and expressed a certain annoyance at the writing
of the letter. Mr. Karamanos stated that Dr. Richardson
had assured him that he had given him all of the answers
needed, and that he, Mr. Karamanos, considered the matter
closed. He stressed that there were no actual charges, and
the information he had requested concerned affirmative ac-
tion on the Reno Campus. As to the report in the Press, Mr.
Karamanos stated that he was not the source for that infor-
mation and he did not know where the Press had gotten their
information concerning Dr. Baepler or anyone else.
Mr. Karamanos added that he wanted to assure Dr. Page, Dr.
Richardson and Dr. Marschall, and others on the Reno Campus,
that he supports the programs in Reno; however, he was con-
cerned that the affirmative action policy and the University
Code procedures were not being followed, and that concern
had resulted in his inquiries. He further expressed himself
as being satisfied.
Mr. Cashell offered the following statement for the record:
The University of Nevada System Code, Chapter 2, con-
tains the statement on Academic Freedom and Responsi-
bility. Section 2.3.3 of that Chapter reads: "The
faculty member is a citizen of his community, a member
of a learned profession and an employee of an educa-
tional institution. When he speaks, writes or acts as
a citizen he shall be free from institutional censor-
ship or discipline."
On behalf of the Board, I would like to express regret
that this item was placed on the agenda and has received
so much public attention. Professional reputations have
been unnecessarily damaged and careers have been threat-
ened. A number of people have been required to spend a
considerable amount of time responding to charges and
allegations based on hearsay and which have subsequent-
ly proved to be groundless.
The University has established procedures for dealing
with matters of this type and I strongly encourage each
of us as individuals and the Board as a whole to require
that these procedures are followed.
Mr. Karamanos objected, stating that he had followed the ad-
vise of Counsel in placing this matter before the Board and
he believed that it was done properly.
Chairman Cashell disagreed, stating that he believed that
such a matter should have been discussed in a personnel ses-
sion before it was aired in public and in the Press. Mr.
Karamanos stated that he had not provided the Press with any
information. It was pointed out, however, that the firm
handling Mr. Karamanos' public relations had given the no-
tice withdrawing the request for personnel session to the
media. Mr. Karamanos again stated that he had followed the
advise of Counsel in placing this request for a personnel
session on the agenda.
Mr. Lessly reviewed the procedure, stating that any Regent
is entitled to ask for a personnel session to discuss any-
thing covered by the Nevada Open Meeting Law with respect
to a faculty member; i. e., professional competence, alleged
misconduct, mental or physical health. If, Mr. Lessly stat-
ed, out of that personnel session there are any charges,
those charges would then be processed under the University
Code.
In response to Chairman Cashell's suggestion that perhaps
the Board should have been given an opportunity to hear what
was causing him concern before he asked that the matter be
included on the agenda, Mr. Karamanos stated that he had
been specifically advised by Counsel on the procedure to
follow, he had done so and did not wish to be reprimanded
for his actions.
Mr. Lessly noted that there was a motion on the floor to
withdraw the request for a personnel session. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen,
Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Mc Bride, Mrs. Whitley
Abstaining - Mrs. Fong
(Mr. Ross not present)
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the statement read by Chairman
Cashell be accepted as a statement by the Board. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Whitley, carried by the following roll
call vote:
No - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karmanos
Yes - Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Mc Bride,
Mrs. Whitley, Mr. Cashell
4. Traffic Control, Maryland Parkway
President Goodall noted that this matter was before the
Board in response to the Regents' request at the special
meeting of April 10 that a report and recommendation be pre-
sented concerning the University's participation in the
purchase and installation of flashing safety lights on
Maryland Parkway. Dr. Goodall reported that consultations
had been held with Clark County Officials and a proposal
had been developed for installation of flashing traffic
lights at the north end of the Campus at Maryland Parkway
and Cottage Grove and at the south end at Maryland Parkway
and University. The County has taken the position that
they would build the lights at bid for which the University
would reimburse them at an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Mr. Mc Bride noted that the County is installing traffic
lights and controls in the vicinity of the Campus and sug-
gested that the University wait to assess the effect those
controls have on the traffic before agreeing to the expend-
iture of $25,000.
President Goodall noted that the speed limit has been reduc-
ed but has not had a marked impact on the flow of traffic on
Maryland Parkway. He also noted that there will be a stop
light installed at new entrance to the Campus on Maryland
Parkway, which should be operational by the beginning of the
Fall semester.
Mr. Karamanos suggested that the Regents investigate the
availability of assistance from the Independent Insurance
Agents in funding the flashing lights, stating that he had
received information that this organization frequently par-
ticipates in funding costs of this type of traffic lights
in school zones.
It was also suggested that the University explore with the
local law enforcement agencies some kind of intense traffic
patrol for a period of time to reinforce the reduction in
speed limit.
CSUN President Campbell urged Board action on funding for
the flashing signals, stating that lowering the speed limit
has had little impact on the traffic on Maryland Parkway and
pointed out that there are many handicapped people and sen-
ior citizens who must cross Maryland Parkway daily.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the allocation of up to $25,000
toward the purchase and installation of the flashing yellow
lights as explained by President Goodall. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Whitley, carried without dissent.
5. Proposed Long-Term Land Lease
President Goodall recalled that the master plan for UNLV
reserves an area at the southern part of the Campus for
fraternity/sorority housing. He noted inclusion in the
agenda of a formal request for Board approval of a long-
term land lease on one acre in this reserved area for the
purpose of constructing a fraternity house.
Jim Luce, Treasurer of Sigma Chi, presented a preliminary
sketch depicting a one-story house to accommodate 32 resi-
dents, and to include rooms for meetings and parties, and
a kitchen, provisions for parking, with the ability to ex-
pand the house beyond its initial 16 bedrooms if determined
at a later date to be desirable.
The area reserved for fraternity and sorority housing con-
tains a total of 643,000 square feet, or 14.95 acres, which
Mr. Luce noted, would accommodate one house per acre for a
total of 14 houses, with one acre to be reserved for a park.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the proposal from Sigma Chi,
subject to subsequent legal review and with design approval
reserved to the University. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
6. Proposed Names for University Facilities
President Goodall recommended that the Teacher Education
building be named the "William D. Carlson Education" build-
ing, in honor of Dr. Carlson's long and valuable service to
the University, particularly to UNLV, noting that Dr.
Carlson will retire at the end of the current academic year.
Dr. Goodall also recommended that the Campus baseball field
be named the "Roger Barnson Field" in memory of the late Mr.
Barnson.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
Mrs. Fong suggested that consideration be given to naming
the auditorium in the Education building in honor of Dr.
Holbert Hendrix. It was agreed that this suggestion would
be included on the next agenda.
7. Proposal for Major in Computer Science, UNLV
President Goodall presented a proposal requesting author-
ization for the Department of Mathematics to offer the de-
grees of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts with a
major in Computer Science. (A copy of a combined Phase I
and Phase II proposal was distributed with the agenda and
is on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Dr. Goodall noted that the courses involved in the programs
are already being taught on Campus and there should be no
additional financial resources necessary to put the proposal
into effect. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Proposed Increase in Dormitory Fees, UNLV
President Goodall recommended an increase in dormitory fees
of $25 per semester, effective with the 1980-81 academic
year, bringing the total dormitory fee to $1,900 per year.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
9. Appointment of Director of Office of Information Services,
UNLV
President Goodall recommended the appointment of Les Raschko
as Director of the Office of Information Services for UNLV,
effective July 1, 1980, at a salary of $27,500. Background
information on Mr. Raschko was included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. B and filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
Mr. Ross entered the meeting at 11:40 A.M., during the discussion
of the following item.
10. Land Acquisition Fund, UNR
President Crowley recalled that UNR's Capital Program re-
quest for the current biennium included $5 million for land
acquisition, adding that although this request had not been
funded, it had received a sympathetic hearing in the
Legislature.
Dr. Crowley suggested a new approach in the 1981 session,
consistent with the recommendations expressed by Legislators
during the 1979 session. He proposed that a land acquisi-
tion fund of $1 million be requested, to be justified by
reference to specific properties for which appraisals are
available. He noted that four such properties have been
identified, valued at $618,000, and additional properties
will be identified and appraised prior to the 1981 session.
President Crowley recommended that this request be approved
and incorporated into the Capital Program Request to be
submitted to the Public Works Board. Chancellor Baepler
concurred.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
11. Request for Remodeling Funds, UNR
President Crowley reported that the removal of the audio-
visual function from the Anderson building of the School of
Medicine makes it possible to remodel space previously occu-
pied by that operation into faculty and study laboratories.
He also reported that it is anticipated that an existing
multidisciplinary laboratory in the Manville building will
be divided into two separate spaces.
Dr. Crowley requested that the Regents authorize up to
$200,000 of the Hughes payment for the remodeling costs,
with the understanding that, if appropriate, the funds will
be reimbursed to the Hughes account from the anticipated
$250,000 to be derived from the Scarlett Estate.
Chancellor Baepler reported that subsequent to the prepara-
tion of this agenda item, there had been a change in the
possible amount of the Hughes money that would be reverted
to the State of Nevada and stated that it is very likely
now that there will not be $200,000 remaining. He recom-
mended that if this request from President Crowley is ap-
proved, it be subject to the availability of funds.
President Crowley recommended that whatever portion of the
Hughes money is ultimately available be approved for use
for this purpose.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
12. Sale of Chemex Stock
President Crowley reported that the Board of Regents holds
50,000 shares of Chemex stock, given for the purpose of sup-
porting the natural products research program of the College
of Agriculture. He noted that Dean Bohmont has requested
that 25,000 shares of this stock be offered for sale consis-
tent with the value in the market at a future date for the
benefit of the Biochemistry Program of the College. Presi-
dent Crowley recommended approval. Chancellor Baepler
concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
13. Proposed Amendment to Deferred Payment Policy
The following amendment to the Deferred Payment Policy was
proposed by UNR in December, 1979 and was referred to all
instructional institutions for consideration:
Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 7.
Contracts for deferred payment of room and board costs
and/or registration fees which are in excess of $200 are
available during the registration period. Approximately
one-half of the total due is payable upon registration.
The balance is due and payable not later than Friday of
the sixth week of instruction. This option is available
during Fall and Spring semesters only. The registration
of students who fail to meet the deferred payment plan
on the date set for such payment will be cancelled.
President Crowley requested that this amendment be approved,
with application confined for now to UNR, pending further
study by UNLV. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
14. Request for Fee Increase, UNR
Consideration of a proposal for a $1 increase in the per-
credit registration fee was removed from the agenda, for
consideration in June.
15. Proposed Increase in Food Service Rates, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of following changes
in food service rates for 1980-81:
Academic Current Proposed
Year Per Day Per Semester Per Day Per Semester
20-meal $3.82 $428.00 $4.27 $486.80
15-meal 3.62 405.00 4.02 458.30
l0-meal 3.32 372.00 3.65 416.10
Cash Sales
Breakfast 1.45 1.65
Lunch 1.75 2.00
Dinner 2.30 2.55
Steak Dinner 3.75 4.20
Summer Session
Daily Rate 4.85 6.50
Breakfast 1.50
Lunch 2.25
Dinner 2.75
Steak Dinner 4.00
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
16. Administrative Organization Review, UNR
President Crowley recalled that in November, 1979 the Board
allocated funds for a review by an outside team of consult-
ants of the administrative structure of UNR. A report filed
by the consultants was included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. C and filed with permanent minutes). President
Crowley stated that he would make specific recommendations
to the June meeting in response to the report.
17. Appointment of Vice President for Business, UNR
President Crowley recommended Dr. C. Thomas Baxter, Jr. be
offered the appointment of Vice President for Business for
UNR, at an annual salary of $46,000. Dr. Crowley stated
that Dr. Baxter has requested an additional period of time
to consider the offer and, after consultation with Chancel-
lor Baepler, he requested approval of the appointment con-
tingent upon acceptance by Dr. Baxter. If the offer is not
accepted, President Crowley requested that the Board agree
to a special meeting on May 17, immediately preceding UNR's
Commencement, to consider an alternate recommendation.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval.
Mr. Buchanan objected, stating that he believed the Board
should not approve the appointment until the candidate has
indicated he would accept the position if offered.
President Crowley stated that it would be satisfactory to
withhold the appointment until Dr. Baxter's acceptance has
been received, with confirmation of the appointment or an
alternate appointment to occur at a special meeting on May
17.
Mr. Mc Bride agreed to withdraw his motion.
Mr. Buchanan moved that action on this matter be deferred
until acceptance is received, and that a special meeting of
the Board be called for 8:30 A.M., Saturday, May 17, in
Reno. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without
dissent.
18. Appointment of Dean of Nursing, UNR
President Crowley recommended the appointment of Marion M.
Schrum as professor and Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing,
commencing January 1, 1981, at an annual salary of $44,647.
A copy of Dr. Schrum's vita was distributed and is filed
with permanent minutes.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Three-Year Contracts for Coaches, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of appointments on
three-year contracts for Christoper Ault with a salary of
$32,459 for 1980-81, and for William Russell Allen at a
salary of $35,084 for 1980-81, with salaries to be adjusted
in subsequent years according to terms in the contracts.
Dr. Crowley reported that this is a frequent practice among
Big Sky conference schools and is designed to relieve some
of the pressure on a coach during the first year or so when
a program is building.
Mr. Mc Bride questioned the rationale of offering multi-year
contracts to coaches when Presidents are presently restrict-
ed to one-year contracts.
Mr. Buchanan stated that he was opposed to this practice,
pointing out that this was not done at UNLV, and suggested
that it would expose the University to a situation where, if
there were a problem with a coach during the period of such
a contract, the time remaining under that contract would
have to be bought out. Mr. Buchanan also stated that, in
his opinion, if a one-year contract is appropriate for a
President, it ought to be good enough for a coach.
Mr. Ross moved that this proposal be tabled. Motion second-
ed by Mr. Buchanan, carried without dissent.
20. Appointment of Acting Executive Center Directors, DRI
President Murino recommended that Dr. Joy Leland be appoint-
ed Acting Director of the Social Sciences Center, replacing
Dr. Don Fowler, with the addition of a $500 per month admin-
istrative increment in salary during her period of service
as Acting Director.
President Murino also recommended that Dr. Peter Krenkel,
presently serving as Executive Director of the Water
Resources Center, be appointed to serve concurrently as
Acting Director of the Bioresources Center until appointment
of a permanent Executive Director.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. Bid Opening, Campus Improvements, CCCC
President Eaton reported that bids were received May 1, 1980
for Campus improvements for the College, with the single
bidder being Cooke and Kerzetski Construction Company of
Las Vegas. President Eaton requested that the Board concur
in the award by the State Public Works Board of a contract
for $227,475 for bid Item 1 and Alternate A, and that the
University award a separate contract for $76,768 for bid
Item II, with both contracts to be awarded to Cooke and
Kerzetski. The total cost to accomplish the Campus improve-
ments project is $304,243, considerably below the budgeted
funds of approximately $345,000.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
22. Gaming Careers Program, CCCC
President Eaton recalled that at the request of the Board
of Regents, CCCC initiated a Gaming Careers Program in the
Spring of 1980. In order to continue and expand this pro-
gram during 1980-81, Dr. Eaton requested an allocation of
$19,890 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account
to accommodate part-time faculty salaries, equipment and
supplies. She noted that this will enable the College to
continue with the casino management option, and initiate
the slot repair management option contained within the
program. Full funding for the Gaming Careers Program is
being included in the College's 1981-83 Biennial Budget
Request. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi.
Mrs. Fong expressed concern about initiating programs of
this nature from Regents' funds and then requesting the
Legislature to pick up the cost of continuing the program.
Chancellor Baepler stated that he agreed with the philosophy
expressed by Mrs. Fong; however, he pointed out that the
program was started at the express request of the Regents.
The funds requested represent start-up costs and the program
will begin to generate student fees.
Dr. Eaton reported that there are approximately 160 students
enrolled presently in five courses, with 26 courses sched-
uled for next year. She acknowledged the concern expressed
by Mrs. Fong, pointing out that the College has retained
only part-time staff, has made a minimal investment in
equipment, and has not dedicated any space to the program.
If funding for continuation of the program is not provided
by the Legislature, President Eaton stated that the program
has been a successful experiment and if allowed to continue
increased enrollment is anticipated. She also pointed out
that this program has received a great deal of cooperation
from UNLV's College of Hotel Administration in an effort to
establish transferability of credits.
Motion carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
23. Outreach Program, CCCC
President Eaton reported that CCCC has provided credit pro-
gramming to urban and rural Outreach Centers since 1975.
Enrollments in Clark County alone have increased four-fold
during this time period, as reflected in Ref. D, included
with agenda and filed with permanent minutes.
Dr. Eaton further noted that a recently completed Community
Needs Assessment indicated that 54% of the residents of the
County who responded to the survey prefer to take classes
at a local high school, public building, or shopping center,
suggesting that CCCC can anticipate additional demand for
Outreach services within its service area.
Dr. Eaton requested an allocation of $26,140 from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account to initiate and expand
Outreach credit offerings in Clark County, at Boulder City,
Mesquite, Indian Springs, Overton (Moapa Valley) and Jean,
as well as Pahrump in Nye County. These funds would be used
to provide the following during 1980-81:
Instruction $16,640
Program Coordination 7,500
Supplies and Equipment 1,000
Travel and Telephone 1,000
$26,140
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Chairman Cashell suggested that funding for expansion of
this program should be requested from the Legislature by
inclusion in the Biennial Budget under development now.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the request. Motion sec-
onded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:45 P.M.
24. Design Development Drawings, Business and Economics and
Hotel Administration Building, UNLV
Preliminary plans for this project were presented by Nevada
Architronics. This project, comprised of approximately
115,000 gross square feet, will be funded from the Capital
Improvement Fee Fund ($3,236,000), Capital Improvement Fee
Fund Revenue Bonds ($2,000,000), and the Higher Education
Capital Construction Fund ($6,550,000). The total of
$11,786,000 for the project is allocated, $9,775,000 for
construction and $920,000 for furnishings and equipment.
In viewing the proposed siting of the building, concern was
expressed that there was too much crowding of buildings and
not enough parking space; however, Chancellor Baepler re-
called that the master plan which had been approved earlier
had advanced the concept of bringing structures closer to-
gether to minimize the problems of maintenance and to con-
serve water by taking some of the lawn areas out of produc-
tion. He also pointed out that a second building is master-
planned for the adjacent site, and that parking will be pro-
vided with construction of the new special events center.
In discussing the preliminary plans for the second level of
the building, Mrs. Fong objected to the placement of the
kitchen on that level, citing the inconvenience and addi-
tional costs of maintenance. It was pointed out that the
kitchen facility envisioned is not intended to train cooks,
but to teach the management of cooks, and that the kitchen
will be a demonstration area, not a commercial enterprise.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the design as presented,
with the stipulation that the architects resolve to the
satisfaction of the users that the second floor kitchen is
the most appropriate location. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
25. Design Development Drawings, Special Events Center, UNLV
W2C Architects presented design development drawings for
the UNLV Center for Continuing Education and Special Events.
The project scope includes the arena and spectator area, the
general building, the continuing education center, Athletic
Department administration facilities, athletic sports facil-
ities, and food service function. The total project devel-
opment cost is $30 million, of which $26,509,200 is for
construction.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the Design Development draw-
ings as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, car-
ried without dissent.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that the Board require that appro-
priate plaques be placed on all University buildings, iden-
tifying the current Regents and Officers at the time of the
the building's approval.
26. Request for Approval of New Academic Programs, WNCC
President Davis, assisted by WNCC staff and members of the
WNCC Curriculum Advisory Committees, presented proposals
for establishment of new two-year programs in Automotive
Technology, Surveying Technology, Welding Technology, and
Traffic Safety. (Copies of proposals on file in Chancel-
lor's Office.)
President Davis noted that the proposed new programs will
not require new facilities or additional monies from the
Legislature and requested authorization to proceed with
their implementation.
Mrs. Fong questioned the offering of English and Communica-
tions in the second year rather than requiring these courses
in the first year. It was pointed out that the primary pur-
pose of this kind of occupational program is to train people
to make a living and support themselves and their families
and although communications is important, it has to be a
secondary consideration.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
27. Phase I Proposal, Diesel Mechanics, NNCC
President Berg presented a Phase I proposal for a one-year
certificated program in diesel mechanics to be offered by
NNCC. He noted that the initial year of this program, fund-
ed by CETA, is nearing completion and the College has been
assured of funding for a second year, after which the
Legislature will be asked to provide for this program with-
in the College's appropriation. (Copy of Phase I proposal
on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
President Berg requested approval of the Phase I proposal
and authorization to proceed with development of a Phase II
proposal. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
28. Proposal for Funding for ASTM Child Learning Center
ASTM President Richard Harjo requested that this proposal
for funding be withdrawn from the agenda to permit further
study by ASTM to insure that any Child Care Center ultimate-
ly established at TMCC can be self-supporting.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
29. Proposed Change in June Meeting Date
Chancellor Baepler reported that he and several of the
Presidents would be involved in a meeting of the Northwest
Association of Schools and Colleges on June 20, the date of
the next scheduled Board meeting, and requested that the
meeting be moved to Friday, June 27, to be continued on
Saturday, June 28, to allow for presentation of the Law
School Study.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
30. Proposed Increase in Athletic Tickets
At the request of Regent Buchanan, the agenda included a
proposal that tickets for all athletic events be increased
by 25 cents, with proceeds of that increase to be dedicated
to the Marching Bands.
Mr. Buchanan stated that his reason for proposing this in-
crease is that the Legislature has previously turned down
the University's request for funding for the Marching Bands
and he was offering this method of providing a continuing
source of revenue from the people who will be attending
athletic events. He estimated that this increase would
provide 50 percent of the total band budgets required. Mr.
Buchanan suggested that, if approved, this increase not be
implemented until the 1981-82 season.
Mr. Mc Bride said he disagreed with this proposal, stating
that he did not believe the Board of Regents should involve
itself in setting ticket prices. He suggested that this
kind of action was entirely within the authority of the
Presidents and the Board should not be involved.
President Goodall stated that he and President Crowley have
conferred and are working closely on a legislative request
and suggested waiting until after the legislative session
before making a decision on this kind of fee increase.
Mr. Buchanan said he was not opposed to deferring this until
just prior to the time when ticket prices for 81-82 must be
established, and agreed to table until May 1981.
By consensus it was agreed that the matter would be tabled
and the Presidents would bring back a recommendation in May,
1981.
31. Vocational Education Data System (VEDS)
Chancellor Baepler presented a request from the Community
College Presidents for $6,744 from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Account to be used to implement an auto-
mated Vocational Education Data System (VEDS) to provide
reports required from HEW of all Community Colleges. The
UNS Computing Center has determined a cost of $21,944, of
which $10,000 will be provided through Federal funds, $5,200
will be State in-kind services, leaving a balance of $6,744
unfunded.
Dr. Baepler noted that presently the Campuses are required
to prepare these reports manually. The Computing Center has
approval for the Federal funds of $10,000 and can begin set-
ting up the system immediately upon receipt of the $6,744.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the request.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
32. Recommendations for Award of Tenure
A. WNCC - President Davis recommends that Harry L.
Steinert, Director of Admissions/Registrar, WNCC, be
awarded tenure, effective July 1, 1980.
B. UNR - President Crowley recommended that Michael
O'Rear, Financial Aid, Student Services, UNR, be
awarded tenure, effective July 1, 1980.
C. TMCC - President Eardley recommended that Patricia
Hampton, Dental Assisting Instructor, TMCC, be awarded
tenure, effective July 1, 1980.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
33. 1981-1985 UNS Capital Improvement Program Request
Chancellor Baepler noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
copy of the UNS Capital Improvement Program Request for
1981-1985, as amended by the Board's action at the March 28,
1980 meeting.
Mr. Mc Bride moved for reconsideration of the action taken
by the Board on March 28, 1980, related to the 1981-85
Capital Improvement Program Request. Motion for reconsid-
eration seconded by Mr. Ross, carried with Mrs. Fong and
Mr. Buchanan opposing.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the proposed 1981-85 Capital
Improvement Program Request as originally submitted to the
March 28, 1980 meeting, identified as Ref. F-2, with the
following amendment:
Projects 1 through 10 on the original list approved in
the order listed and submitted to the Public Works Board
and to the Legislature as the University's Capital
Improvement Program Request for 1981-85, that projects
11 through 21 be placed on an unranked second list, and
that a West Charleston facility be added as a third item
on that second list under the CCCC projects.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley, carried with Mr. Buchanan
opposing.
The amended Capital Improvement List, Projects 1 through 10,
is as follows:
Estimated
Priority Project Cost
1 DRI Southern Nevada Facility (a) $ 3,654,000
2 UNR Addition to Church Fine Arts,
Phase I (a) 2,700,000
3 UNLV Addition to Chemistry and
Life Sciences Building (a) 1,978,000
4 CCCC Renovation of Existing Instructional
Space 827,000
5 UNLV Campus Improvements (c) 2,034,000
6 WNCC Roads, Parking, Landscaping
Carson City and Fallon Campuses 344,000
7 UNR Campus Improvements, I 1,610,000
8 NNCC Campus Structure, Phase III 985,000
9 UNLV Physical Plant Building 5,919,000
10 UNR Addition to Church Fine Arts,
Phase II 5,365,000
$25,416,000
(a) Authorized in 1977, rescinded by the 1979
Legislature.
(b) Subject to adjustment pending State Public Works
Board's final estimates of cost.
(c) Includes modifications to John Wright Hall.
34. Report of Finance Committee
Mr. Mc Bride presented the following report of the Finance
Committee meeting of May 8, 1980:
(1) Presentation of Audit Program Expansion - In response
to an earlier request, representatives from Kafoury,
Armstrong, Turner, the University's independent audi-
tors, presented a proposal for expanding the audit
procedures of revenue producing activities of all UNS
institutions. Specifically, it was proposed that such
an expanded audit be conducted, the team performing the
consolidated financial statement audit and be closely
integrated. 6 areas were selected for initial review:
(a) Housing/Food Services
(b) Athletics
(c) Student Associations - ASUN/CSUN
(d) Bureau of Mines Sales
(e) Physical Plant/Motor Pool
(f) Theatre
Fee proposed for the expanded audit is $14,200.
Details of the proposed audit program expansion are
filed with permanent minutes of Finance Committee.
Following presentation and discussion of the proposal,
Mrs. Fong moved that the Committee recommend the KAT
proposal be accepted by the Board and that the cost
be funded from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
Although not a part of the proposal offered by KAT,
there was discussion concerning the University's ac-
counting system, with suggestions that there be a care-
ful look at the findings of the ADL study of the Com-
puting Center now under review by the Administration.
Mr. Mc Bride expressed concern about the deficiencies
in the accounting system and suggested that the Board
be requested to consider the appointment of a System-
wide committee (to be composed of the UNLV Controller,
the new Vice President for Business at UNR, the Senior
Staff Auditor and the Senior Budget Analyst in the
Chancellor's Office, and the Assistant Director for
Administrative Uses in the Computing Center), to
thoroughly review the University's financial account-
ing services.
(2) Proposed Work Program - A draft of the 1980-81 Work
Program was discussed, with Vice Chancellor Partridge
commenting on the procedure used in its development,
and reporting that there had been careful review of
the 1979 Legislative history and he was confident that
there was full compliance with Legislative intent.
After considerable discussion by the Committee, Mr.
Griffith moved that adoption of the Work Program be
recommended to the Board of Regents. Motion seconded
by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
(3) Request for Assistance in Correction of Salary Inequi-
ties - Chancellor Baepler reported that, as agreed at
the March 28 meeting, comparative data on regional Com-
munity Colleges was being collected and profiles of
faculty at Nevada's Community Colleges were being
developed.
Also, in response to the Board's request, President
Eaton presented a proposal for a salary study to be
undertaken at Nevada's Community Colleges.
It was agreed that Dr. Eaton's proposal would be used
as a guide, that a definition of "experience" would be
developed, and that the Chancellor would arrange the
necessary meetings of the Community College Presidents
and Senate Chairpersons to complete the proposed salary
study.
Mr. Mc Bride reported that subsequent to the Finance
Committee meeting, it had been agreed among the Offi-
cers that a meeting would be held in Reno on May 15 to
discuss this matter and that a report would be made to
the Board on June 27.
(4) Review of Biennial Budget Request for 1981-1983 - At
the request of Regent Mc Bride, the Officers discussed
alternatives to the tentative budget figures which had
been approved earlier; specifically, how they would
propose to accommodate to a reduction in the magnitude
of 10-20% or more, if necessary.
Following extensive discussion, it appeared to be the
consensus of those present that development of the
detailed budget should proceed in conformity with the
parameters adopted earlier, but with a backup position
of a 20-1 student faculty ratio, rather than a differ-
entiated staffing pattern, reflected in the parameters.
There was a discussion of an increase in student fees,
but no action was suggested by the Committee other than
general agreement among those present that this possi-
bility should be further explored as the time for the
1981 Legislative Session approaches.
(5) Report of UNS Professional Compensation Committee - Dr.
Paul Page, Chairman of UNS Professional Compensation
Committee, presented the following information concern-
ing the financial implications of the Committee recom-
mendations for 1981-83 (detailed memorandum filed with
permanent Committee minutes):
Shortfall - Funding of the shortfall would require an
appropriation of slightly less than $4.7 million.
1981-82 - The Committee's tripartite biennium recom-
mendation calls for:
1. An annual CPI adjustment which uses the Western
Regional All Urban CPI on a calendar year basis;
2. A maturation salary pool equal to one step for
each professional FTE; and
3. A merit, promotion, and equity adjustment pool
equal to one step for each professional FTE.
The % increase in State appropriations for salary
that would be required is:
CPI adjustment 11.9%
Matural salary adjustment pool 2.5%
Merit, promotion, and equity
adjustment pool 2.5%
16.9%
The total State appropriation necessary to provide a
16.9 % salary increase and for fringe benefits would
equal approximately $53.2 million for 1981-82. (A 1%
increase in compensation is approximately $407,000).
The CPI adjustment was calculated by using the 1979
Western Regional All Urban CPI on a calendar year
basis. The CPI adjustment using the 1980 Western
Regional All Urban CPI will be greater unless infla-
tion declines during the rest of the calendar year
1980.
1982-83
The % increase in State appropriations for salary
that would be required is:
CPI adjustment 9.2%
Maturation salary adjustment pool 2.5%
Merit, promotion, and equity
adjustment pool 2.5%
14.2%
The total State appropriation necessary to provide a
14.2 percent increase and for fringe benefits would be
approximately $60,750,000 for 1982-83. (A one percent
increase in compensation is approximately $532,000.)
The CPI adjustment was calculated using the official
estimate of the average increase in the CPI for 1981.
Biennial Compensation
1981-82 $ 53,200,000
1982-83 60,750,000
$113,950,000
An appropriation of nearly $114,000,000 would be an
increase in professional compensation of 44.3% from
the previous biennium.
If the Committee recommendation is calculated without
including the shortfall, $47,600,000 would be required
for 1981-82, $54,400,000 for 1982-83, or $102,000,000
for the biennium. This would be an increase of 29.2%.
There appeared to be consensus among the members of the
Finance Committee that consideration should be given by
the Compensation Committee to an ratification of its
recommendation; specifically, to withdraw the proposal
of a maturation salary pool of 2.5% and increase the
merit, promotion and equity adjustment pool to 3.5%,
with the CPI component to remain as a variable (re-
flecting the actual figure when known).
It was agreed that the Compensation Committee would present
its recommendation to the Board as part of the Finance
Committee's report, and the Officers would also make their
recommendation at that time.
Following presentation of the minutes of the Finance
Committee, Chancellor Baepler commented on the Work Program
for 1980-81, pointing out that the second year of any bien-
nium, such a work program is pretty well patterned after the
first year, and thus there are no substantial changes in the
1980-81 document. He further noted that Vice Chancellor
Partridge had examined the Work Program in an effort to
determine that it meets Legislative intent and had confirmed
that it does. Chancellor Baepler recommended adoption of
the Work Program as submitted.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the Work Program as present-
ed. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
Dr. Paul Page, Chairman of the System Compensation Commit-
tee, reported that subsequent to making a report and recom-
mendation to the Finance Committee the previous day, the
Committee had modified its recommendations as reflected in
the Finance Committee report and wished to recommend the
following to the Board of Regents:
(1) A separate request be submitted to the Legislature to
fund the shortfall, estimated at 11.7% or $4,700,000,
to be added to the salary base in January, 1981.
(2) A 1981-83 recommendation of an annual CPI adjustment
using the Western Regional All Urban CPI on a calendar
year basis, and a merit, promotion, and equity adjust-
ment pool equal to 3.5% for each professional FTE.
(3) The Administration be directed to seek repeal by the
Legislature of the 95% law now in effect.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the System Compensation Committee
recommendation, as modified, be accepted and accommodated
into the 1981-83 Biennial Budget Request and that the re-
maining items on the Finance Committee report be approved.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley, carried without dissent.
35. Proposed Professional Salary Schedule for 1980-81
Chancellor Baepler reported that the UNS Professional
Compensation Committee has recommended that the 6% in-
crease in professional salaries appropriated by the 1979
Legislature for 1980-81 be distributed among incumbent
faculty in the following manner:
(1) That all incumbent faculty advance one step, or
equivalent, on the salary schedule;
(2) That each step and half-step on the current schedule
be increased by 4.%; and
(3) That .5% be used for merit, equity adjustments, and
promotion/lateral movements.
Chancellor Baepler noted that the amount necessary to ad-
vance all faculty by one step has been calculated at 2.5%.
Faculty at step 20 or step 20+ at each rank or range would
receive a dollar amount equal to the dollar amount of a step
for that rank or range.
Based on the foregoing, 1980-81 Rank and Salary Schedules
were prepared and were included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. J and filed with permanent minutes).
The Officers recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Dave Seibert read the following
statement for the record:
Mr. Chairman, my fellow Faculty Senate Chairpersons have
authorized me to read into the record the following
brief statement that comes from the UNR Faculty Senate
as reflecting all of the sentiments of the Senate Chair-
men present.
While acknowledging the efforts of good faith of all
parties in negotiating a 1980-81 salary increase from
the 6% approved by the Legislature, the UNR Faculty
Senate wishes to reflect frustration and futility ex-
pressed by members of the System and Senate Salary
Committees. This statement, unanimously approved on
May 1, 1980, was "in view of the serious ramifactions
for higher education in the State of Nevada, the UNR
Faculty Senate expresses its dismay at the further
loss of real income imposed on the faculty by the
inadequacy of money allocated to the University of
Nevada System."
Motion carried without dissent.
36. Storage of Low Level Waste
Chancellor Baepler requested that the proposal for construc-
tion, from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund, of
facilities at UNR and UNLV for storage of low-level radio-
active waste be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
Mr. Buchanan moved to table. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
37. Request for Funds to Acquire Computerized Records System
Chancellor Baepler presented a request from President
Crowley and President Goodall for an allocation of up to
$70,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account
to be used for the acquisition of a computerized records
system for the two Alumni and Development Offices. He noted
that the system would be acquired through competitive bid-
ding, would be operated out of the Computer Center, and
would offer a computerized records program to all System
institutions. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval.
Mr. Buchanan objected to the use of Board of Regents Special
Projects Funds to underwrite this project, and asked how it
was proposed to fund the ongoing costs once the equipment
was acquired.
President Crowley explained that the work of putting the
records into the system, once it was acquired, would be done
by the staffs of the two Alumni Offices. He suggested that
the improvement in records which will be possible with this
equipment will increase the ability of these two offices to
raise funds.
President Goodall agreed, suggesting that the University
System is going to have to utilize every resource available
to increase its ability to raise money, adding that, in his
opinion, the best expenditure of money is that which enables
an organization to raise more money.
Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried with Mr. Buchanan
opposing.
38. Proposed Revision to Policy Controlling Investment of
Surplus Operating Capital
Chancellor Baepler reported that the Intercollegiate
Athletics Committee, appointed by the Board to review and
develop recommendations concerning the accountability and
budgeting for revenue and expenditures of Intercollegiate
Athletic Program funds, has recommended an amendment to
existing Board policy to provide that interest earned from
the temporary investment of nonappropriated funds received
by the two Intercollegiate Athletic Programs be credited
back to the ICA accounts.
Chancellor Baepler and the Presidents concurred in this
recommendation, to become effective immediately.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
39. Proposed Code Revision Concerning Economic Security
Provisions for Unranked, Nonteaching Professional
Employees
Chancellor Baepler requested that this proposed Code
revision be further deferred until the June meeting.
40. Report and Recommendation on Campus Police
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in June, 1979 Chairman
Cashell had asked for a report and recommendation on the
various Campus Police organizations and the handling of se-
curity on the Campuses. This matter was further discussed
in September, 1979 and it was agreed that the Chancellor
would, in cooperation with the Campus Presidents, prepare
a report for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
Chancellor Baepler reported that each institution has ex-
amined its security procedures and it is believed that the
present systems are adequate and no action is requested.
41. Host Funds
Chancellor Baepler recommended that the following host funds
be established for 1980-81 at the levels indicated, to be
funded from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account:
UNLV Host Fund $4,000
UNR Host Fund 4,000
DRI Host Fund 4,000
TMCC Host Fund 2,000
CCCC Host Fund 2,000
WNCC Host Fund 2,000
NNCC Host Fund 2,000
Unit Host Fund 3,000
UNR School of Medicine 2,500
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
42. Report of AACJC Meeting
Regent Mc Bride suggested that, in the interest of time,
that he send each Regent a copy of his comments and obser-
vations of the recent AACJC Conference in San Francisco.
43. Report of AGB 1980 National Conference on Trusteeship
Regent Fong distributed a memorandum containing her com-
ments and observations on the 1980 National Conference on
Trusteeship (report filed with permanent minutes). Mrs.
Whitley commented briefly on her reaction to several of
the Workshops in which she participated.
44. Appointment of Graduate Dean, UNLV
President Goodall recommended the appointment of Dr. James
F. Adams as Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of
Educational Psychology, effective July 1, 1980, at an annual
salary of $41,327. A copy of Dr. Adams' vita was distribut-
ed and is filed with the permanent minutes.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
Mr. Ross requested that the record reflect the Board's
appreciation for Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough's service as Acting
Dean and for his effective handling of a difficult task.
45. Recommendation for Award of Sabbatical Leave
President Goodall recalled that when Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough
accepted the appointment of Acting Dean of the Graduate
College, he was called back from a sabbatical leave. He
also recalled that Professor Sciullo had been awarded a
sabbatical leave for the current academic year but had died
before he commenced the leave, thus leaving a vacant sab-
batical leave.
Dr. Goodall recommended that the sabbatical leave, vacated
by the death of Dr. Sciullo, be awarded to Dr. Joseph Mc
Cullough. He stated that it had been pointed out to him by
the UNLV Senate Chairman that this had not gone through the
normal Senate review process. However, although he wanted
to assure the Senate that the people on the alternate list
will be treated fairly, Dr. Goodall stated that because of
the deadline faced by Dr. Mc Cullough, who has been awarded
a Fulbright Fellowship in Finland, he recommended that the
sabbatical leave be awarded at this time.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
46. Proposed Acquisition of Commercial Space in Las Vegas
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that the Chancellor's Office look
into the cost and feasibility of renting commercial office
space in Las Vegas to provide office accommodations for
the Regents who reside in southern Nevada.
Chancellor Baepler explained further, suggesting that this
would provide an office and a staff member in Las Vegas, a
person who could handle all of the Regents correspondence,
their travel arrangements, and could maintain the necessary
contact with Regents.
Mrs. Fong questioned the necessity for incurring the expense
of renting commercial space, suggesting that such space be
provided on one of the University's Campuses.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that the office space be provided and
that it be staffed by dividing the position of Secretary of
the Board into two half-time positions, one to be located in
Reno and one to be located in Las Vegas.
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that these were two separate issues
and that he was asking only for someone to look into the
availability of space and its cost. He objected to consid-
ering the splitting of the Board Secretary's position until
after a study of System Administration is completed.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the position be divided 1/2 FTE in
Las Vegas and 1/2 FTE in Reno. Motion died for lack of a
second.
It was agreed that the question of commercial space in Las
Vegas would be explored and a report made to the Board.
47. Proposal for Study of System Administration and Office of
the Chancellor
Chairman Cashell recommended that, in view of the Chancel-
lor's announced resignation, to become effective June 30,
1981, the Board of Regents engage the firm of Cresap, Mc
Cormick and Paget, Inc., to conduct a study of System
Administration, with the following objectives:
(1) To analyze and make recommendations to the Board of
Regents concerning the role of the Office of the
Chancellor:
(a) Support it should provide to the Board of Regents;
(b) Oversight it should exercise of the institutions
of the University of Nevada System;
(c) The support services it should provide to those
same institutions; and
(d) The public information responsibilities it should
fulfill on behalf of the University of Nevada
System as a whole.
(2) To develop a set of specifications for candidates for
the position.
The scope of the study would be to provide detailed recom-
mendations with relation to the objectives, and conclusions
with regard to the Office of the Chancellor and the rela-
tionship it should maintain with the Board of Regents and
the member institutions of UNS. Further, to provide con-
ceptual (rather than detailed) recommendations with regard
to (a) the impact or effect of what is recommended; and (b)
any changes necessary in the key management process.
In depth interviews would be conducted with all Regents,
with the Chancellor, with key individuals in the Office of
the Chancellor (with those individuals being identified as
those responsible for a function which provides service to
member institutions), and with Presidents of each of the UNS
member institutions and key subordinates of those Officers.
The proposed period of the study would be three months, from
mid-June to mid-September. Cost of the study would be
$35,000.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong.
In response to a question from Mr. Ross, Mr. Cashell ex-
plained that his purpose in recommending this study was to
determine what type of System Administrative organization
the University needed, whether the Chancellor's Office ought
to be restructured or should remain with its present organ-
izational pattern, and whether certain processes ought to
be modified or eliminated.
Mr. Buchanan stated that he saw nothing wrong with the way
the Office of the Chancellor is now organized, that there
was nothing wrong with the way it was presently working, and
he did not believe that $35,000 was warranted. Mr. Buchanan
further stated that he had understood from some of the com-
ments made by the Chairman at the time the Chancellor's res-
ignation was announced, that perhaps there was some question
of whether or not the Chancellor's Office was actually need-
ed, adding that in his opinion there had never been any
problem with the Chancellor's Office and he didn't believe
there was any reason for a change.
Mr. Cashell stated that he believed that with a pending
change in leadership, it was an appropriate time to look
at the organizational structure.
Mr. Ross expressed concern that such a study might produce
a recommendation that the Board would not feel it could sup-
port but could be used by the Legislature; suggesting that
such a situation could occur if the study recommended that
the Chancellor's Office be abolished, and the Legislature
agreed and refused to fund the operation. He suggested
that perhaps an in-house study be done first, with the pres-
ent Chancellor offering his recommendations and perhaps even
asking former Chancellor Humphrey for his recommendations.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
No - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Fong
Yes - Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Mc Bride,
Mrs. Whitley, Mr. Cashell
Abstaining - Mr. Ross
Mr. Karamanos not present
Mr. Buchanan again expressed his objections, stating that
commissioning such a study would commit the Board to abide
by its conclusions and recommendations.
48. Report of Committee Appointments
Chairman Cashell reported the following committee assign-
ments:
A. Regents' Ad Hoc Committee, authorized by the Board of
Regents at the March 28, 1980 meeting, to "develop, in
consultation with the Chancellor and the Presidents, a
procedure for Officer assessment/evaluation, based upon
mutually acceptable management objectives."
Mrs. Lilly Fong, Chairman
Dr. Louis E. Lombardi
Mr. John Tom Ross
B. Code Revision Committee, authorized by the Board of
Regents at the March 28, 1980 meeting, "to proceed
immediately with necessary revisions to the University
of Nevada System Code, to update that document and to
more clearly define the responsibilities and authority
of the Regents and Officers, and the prerogatives of
faculty."
Chancellor Donald H. Baepler, Chairman
Regent James L. Buchanan, II
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President James Eardley, TMCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Clifford Murino, DRI
William Christopher, CCCC
David Emerson, NNCC
Mary Sue Ferrell, WNCC
Jerald Frandsen, TMCC
Joy Leland, DRI
James Richardson, UNR
Bonnie Smotony, Unit
Mary Jane Van Vactor, UNLV
C. Committee to Review Financial Accounting Services, as
recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the
Board of Regents on May 9, 1980, "to thoroughly review
the University's financial accounting services."
Harold Scott, UNLV Controller, Chairman
Kathy Kossick, Senior Staff Auditor, Chancellor's
Office
Linda Battersea, Senior Budget Analyst, Chancellor's
Office
Marv Baker, Assistant Director, Administrative Uses,
Computing Center
Mike O'Carroll, KAT, Consultant
Chairman Cashell asked that the committees make monthly
reports to the Board concerning their progress.
49. Mrs. Whitley spoke about an article in the May 1, 1980 issue
of the Yell, headlined "Blacks Point to Discrimination," ex-
pressing a great deal of concern. She quoted the following
from the article: "...One of the problems is that there
seems to be a desire for some white faculty to encourage
white students to not take classes from black faculty." and
"...I have also been told by some minority faculty that some
white faculty who have been seen talking to them are penal-
ized for associating with minority faculty."
President Goodall noted that he and Mrs. Whitley had dis-
cussed this article earlier and he, too, was concerned and
the matter would be looked into and a specific response to
the charges contained in the article would be discussed with
the Board at a subsequent meeting.
It was agreed that Mrs. Whitley and Mrs. Fong would be added
to the mailing lists to receive communications and reports
from the various Minority Affairs Committees.
Upon motion by Mrs. Fong, seconded by Mr. Ross, the Board conven-
ed into personnel session to discuss recommendations concerning
salary and perquisites for officers and selected staff. Upon
reconvening into open session, the remaining items on the agenda
were discussed.
50. Salary and Perquisites Requiring Board Approval
Upon motion by Mr. Buchanan, seconded by Mrs. Whitley, the
following salaries and perquisites were established for
1980-81:
SALARIES
1979-80 1980-81
Incumbent Salary Salary % Increase
D. H. Baepler $47,500 $47,500 0*
W. J. Berg $40,500 $42,930 6.0
J. N. Crowley $47,500 $47,500 0*
J. Davis $43,000 $45,580 6.0
J. V. Eardley $43,000 $45,580 6.0
J. Eaton $43,000 $45,580 6.0
L. P. Goodall $47,500 $47,500 0*
C. J. Murino $47,500 $47,500 0*
*Maximum allowed by statute.
UNIT
N. H. Anderson $40,535 $42,987 6.0
R. P. Laxalt $38,141 $40,497 6.2
L. D. Lessly $36,944 $40,252 9.0
K. W. Partridge $34,949 $37,177 6.4
B. M. Smotony $25,142 $26,800 6.6
UNLV
B. Dixon $42,998 $45,550 5.9
H. Westfall $42,998 $45,550 5.9
R. Glennen $42,998 $45,550 5.9
M. A. Michel $39,737 $42,157 6.1
G. Hardbeck $41,333 $44,232 7.0
J. Vallen $39,737 $42,572 7.1
R. Smith $41,333 $43,817 6.0
A. Negratti $37,000 $39,667 7.2
J. Kitchen $28,618 $30,408 6.3
J. Unrue $38,943 $42,157 8.3
R. Kunkel $40,136 $42,572 6.1
DRI
M. Dawson $40,500 $43,500 7.4
W. Kocmond $46,000 $47,500* 3.3
P. Krenkel $46,000 $47,500* 3.3
F. Laliberte $18,300 $19,900 8.7
C. Stojanoff $40,000 $45,000 12.5
F. Winterberg $36,600 $38,800 6.0
*Maximum allowed by statute.
CCCC
Dale A. Johnson $27,231 $27,434*
*Salary adjusted to place on step.
NNCC
S. Aiazzi $21,995 $23,566 7.2
J. Karr $23,665 $25,306 6.9
C. Greenhaw $27,005 $28,786 6.6
W. Davies $25,335 $27,046 6.8
TMCC
P. Miltenberger $30,967 $32,939 6.4
D. Wilkens $36,720 $38,923 6.0
J. Caserta $30,967 $33,673 8.7
G. Hillygus $30,614 $32,939 7.6
B. Munson $30,967 $32,939 6.4
WNCC
M. Berasain $28,849 $30,737 6.5
R. Martin $25,001 $26,698 6.8
G. Tavernia $30,614 $32,572 6.4
UNR
D. Bohmont $43,535 $46,106 5.9
R. Hughs $43,207 $45,765 5.9
E. Cain $43,535 $46,106 5.9
C. Breese $42,120 $44,635 6.0
D. Downer $34,949 $37,592 7.6
A. Baker, III $42,120 $44,635 6.0
Paul Page $36,984 $39,534 6.9
J. Nellor $43,122 $45,677 5.9
H. Morehouse $37,742 $40,082 6.2
J. Shirley $39,737 $42,157 6.1
R. Barnes $36,146 $38,422 6.3
S. Gamble $21,258 $23,249 9.4
K. D. Jessup $37,742 $40,497 7.3
H. J. Wolf $32,555 $34,687 6.5
F. P. Mc Creary $33,035 $35,140 6.2
J. T. Nault $19,454 $20,896 7.4
E. Mazzaferri $71,212 $74,890 5.2
R. Dankworth $41,721 $45,050 8.0
R. Trachok $36,545 $38,837 6.3
D. Tone $28,496 $30,369 6.6
UNR
W. Shepperson $38,609 $40,912 6.0
M. Horn $36,022 $38,931 8.1
A. Thompson, M. D. $47,475 $50,938 7.3
R. S. Mc Clintock $41,333 $44,231 7.0
PERQUISITES
To be paid from Board of Regents Special Projects Account,
unless otherwise indicated.
(1) Existing automobile and housing allowances for Chancel-
lor and Presidents increased by $100 per month.
(2) Existing automobile allowances for Vice Chancellor
Lessly and System Endowment Officer Rivera increased
by $100 per month.
(3) Existing automobile allowance for Vice President Dawson
increased by $50 per month, to be paid from DRI
Operating funds.
(4) Automobile allowances at a level of $250 per month
(one-half of normal allowance) established for Vice
Chancellor Partridge and Board Secretary Smotony.
51. Resignation of Chancellor Baepler
Mr. Buchanan moved that Chancellor Baepler's resignation,
effective June 30, 1981, be accepted with regret and that a
committee be established to begin a search for a successor
by September, 1980. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried
without dissent.
52. New Business
Mr. Mc Bride requested that the June 27 agenda include con-
sideration of the student fee structure proposal by Presi-
dents Goodall and Crowley.
53. Award of Tenure
Chairman Cashell noted that Dr. Eaton was the only institu-
tional President without tenure and proposed that she be
considered for tenure, effective immediately.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley,
carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
05-09-1980