May 10-11, 1974
05-10-1974
Pages 85-107
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 10, 1974
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Education
building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Rev. Joseph Kohn
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
Acting President James T. Anderson
President Donald H. Baepler
President Charles R. Donnelly
President John M. Ward
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Mr. Thomas Bell, Associate Counsel
Vice President Edward L. Pine, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson, DRI
Mr. Harry Wood, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, UNS
Professor Jo Deen Flack, UNR
Dr. Pat Greuder, UNLV
Mr. Bill Bonaudi, WNCC
Mr. Robert Pinneo, UNS
Dr. Harold Klieforth, DRI
Dr. Kenneth Searles, CCCC
Mr. Tom Mayer/Mr. Terry Reynolds, ASUN
Mr. Dan Wade/Mr. Val Buhecker, CSUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:50 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of March 29-30, 1974
were submitted for approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
The gifts and grants as received by the Divisions and re-
ported by the Presidents were recommended for acceptance
(report of gifts identified as Ref. 2 and filed in permanent
minutes).
3. Proposed Change in Program Title
President Baepler recalled that in March the Board had re-
viewed a request from UNLV that the Medical Records Program
in the College of Allied Health Professions be retitled
"Medical Assistants Program". Action was deferred to permit
further review of this request by the College.
President Baepler renewed his recommendation that the title
of the program be changed to "Medical Assistance Program",
noting that this terminology conforms to national practice
and to the recommendation from the profession which ulti-
mately employs the graduate. Additional rationale was
presented with the agenda (identified as Ref. 3 and filed
with permanent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
4. Bid Opening, Campus Improvements
President Baepler reported that bids were opened May 7 by
the State Public Works Board for remodeling of Frazier Hall
and Grant Hall and for an addition to the Physical Plant
building. Bids were as follows:
George C. Brookman Construction Company
Base Bid $ 79,888
Alternate A-1 8,500
Total $ 88,388
Empire Construction Company
Base Bid $ 84,479
Alternate A-1 9,539
Total $ 94,018
Butler Enterprises, Inc.
Base Bid $ 89,280
Alternate A-1 13,587
Total $102,867
A. R. Lermusiaux, General Contractor
Base Bid $ 93,498
Alternate A-1 10,000
Total $103,498
Grove, Inc.
Base Bid $108,000
Alternate A-1 11,764
Total $119,764
President Baepler reported that there will be a credit of
$1090 for deletion of overhangs on the west end of the
building, resulting from an error in the drawings. Also,
there will be a credit of $170 to change the type of in-
sulation. He recommended that a contract for $87,128 be
awarded to George C. Brookman Construction Company. Funds
are available from the Higher Education Capital Construc-
tion Fund. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
5. Revisions to Estimative Budgets
President Baepler requested approval of the following re-
visions to estimative budgets for 1973-74:
A. The Athletic Department has requested a revision to the
Intercollegiate Athletics account and the Football ac-
count as a result of an increase in projected revenue,
as follows:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ $ $
Student Fees 32,000 32,000
Sales & Service 166,943 14,000 180,943
Total Revenue $198,943 $14,000 $212,943
Expenditures
Salaries
Professional $ 8,000 $ $ 8,000
Classified 20,563 20,563
Wages 2,000 2,000
Operating 147,486 14,000 161,486
Fringe Benefits 3,394 3,394
Out-of-State Travel 15,000 15,000
Ending Fund Balance 2,500 2,500
Total Expenditures $198,943 $14,000 $212,943
Football
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 500 $ $ 500
Student Fees 36,200 36,200
Sales & Service 130,656 19,000 149,656
Total Revenue $167,365 $19,000 $186,356
Expenditures
Operating $152,756 $19,000 $171,756
Out-of State-Travel 14,600 14,600
Total Expenditures $167,356 $19,000 $186,346
B. Continuing Education's Department of Conferences and
Institutes and Off-Campus is requesting a revision to
the estimative budget as a result of additional funds
received from unanticipated student fees, as follows:
Continuing Education and Summer Session
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 35,340 $ $ 35,340
Student Fees 287,000 67,500 354,500
Sales & Service 20,000 20,000
Total Revenue $342,340 $67,500 $409,840
Expenditures
Salaries
Professional $135,000 $10,000 $145,000
Classified 16,550 16,550
Wages 3,000 2,500 5,500
Operating 133,300 55,000 188,300
Fringe Benefits 12,850 12,850
Out-of-State Travel 700 700
Ending Fund Balance 40,940 40,940
Total Expenditures $342,340 $67,500 $409,840
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
6. Approval of Fund Transfers
President Baepler requested approval of the following
transfers of funds:
74-112 $500 from the Contingency Reserve to Dean's Office,
College of Education, to provide funds for the
purchase of equipment for the Reading Center,
Learning Resources Center and other office equip-
ment.
74-116 $1800 from the Contingency Reserve to Mathematics
to provide funds for wages for the experimental
tutoring program in introductory math classes and
to meet high enrollment in the new remedial course.
74-118 $4000 from the Contingency Reserve to Library to
provide additional operating funds for the re-
mainder of the fiscal year.
74-119 $1000 from the Contingency Reserve to History to
provide additional funds in wages and operating
for the balance of the fiscal year.
74-124 $12,033 from the Contingency Reserve to Presi-
dent's Office to provide salary funds for President
Baepler (previously budgeted salary transferred
to Contingency Reserve).
74-127 $500 from the Contingency Reserve to Art Depart-
ment to provide additional operating funds for
the remainder of the fiscal year.
74-128 $1600 from the Contingency Reserve to Psychology
to provide additional funds for the purchase of
a mini-computer system ($24,000 previously trans-
ferred).
74-131 $2500 from the Contingency Reserve to Extended Day
Supplement to provide additional funds for part-
time instructors needed for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
74-133 $1489 from the Contingency Reserve to History to
provide funds to cover classified salary increase
effective January 1, 1974.
74-134 $725 from the Contingency Reserve to Psychology
to provide funds to cover classified salary in-
crease effective January 1, 1974.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
7. Proposed Center for Business and Economic Research
President Baepler recalled that in December, 1973 the Board
considered a request from the College of Business and Eco-
nomics for the establishment of a Bureau of Business and
Economic Research at UNLV. The Nevada Development Author-
ity, a private organization, had pledged assistance in
raising initial funding. The first year budget was esti-
mated at $81,000. President Baepler noted that he had
supported the proposal, provided that no UNLV operating
monies were utilized by the Bureau during the 1973-75
fiscal years, adding that he would recommended high pri-
ority for its inclusion in the 1975-77 budget request as
a UNLV Statewide program.
President Baepler further recalled that the Board had
authorized the College to proceed with the planning of
this Bureau and the fund raising but had directed that a
more detailed plan be presented before the Bureau was ac-
tually established and a Director employed. That planning
was to include a review of the existing UNR Bureau of
Business and Economic Research to avoid any duplication of
activities.
President Baepler presented a revised proposal (identified
as Ref. 7 and filed with permanent minutes) and requested
approval of the establishment of the Bureau, noting that
it was his intention to include a request for funding for
the Bureau in the 1975-77 budget.
Statements in support of the proposal were presented by
General Zack Taylor, Nevada Development Authority, and
Dean George Hardbeck, College of Business and Economics.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Parking and Traffic Regulations, UNLV
President Baepler presented an amended copy of the Parking
and Traffic Regulations for UNLV, reflecting revisions to
the regulations proposed by the UNLV Traffic and Parking
Board, endorsed by the President. (Amendment identified
as Ref. 8 and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall semester,
1974.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Buchanan entered the meeting.
9. Cooperative Doctorate in Education, UNR and UNLV
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in March the Board re-
viewed a proposal by UNR and UNLV for a cooperative Ed. D.
Program. The proposal, prepared by the faculties of the
two Colleges of Education, was distributed with the agenda
in March (on file in the Chancellor's Office).
Following discussion, Acting President Anderson, President
Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
Miss Thompson moved that acceptance date for first students
into the program be set for January, 1975. Motion seconded
by Rev. Kohn, carried without dissent.
10. Proposed Program in Respiratory Therapy
President Donnelly submitted a proposal for a program in
Respiratory Therapy to be offered by Western Nevada Com-
munity College, effective Fall, 1974. The proposal was
included with the agenda and is on file in the Chancellor's
Office. Dr. Donnelly noted that the program is designed
to provide trained personnel in the Health Science area
of respiratory diagnosis and treatment. A Certificate of
Achievement and an Associate of Applied Science Degree will
be offered in the program. He further noted that employ-
ment potential for students completing the program appears
to be good. He proposed that the program be initiated at
WNCC with funding for the initial year to be accommodated
in the work program for 1974-75. The program will be
evaluated by an advisory committee composed of local hos-
pital personnel, therapists and medical doctors.
President Donnelly stated that the projected program en-
rollment is for 20 students in the first year with 30
students in the fifth year. Projected FTE faculty is
two for the first year and five by the fifth year. Area
hospitals have agreed to make the necessary clinical
equipment of their facilities available for students in
the program.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of this program
for WNCC only, with the understanding that should CCD wish
to offer the program at NNCC or CCCC additional review will
be required.
In conformity with the Board's policy concerning the addi-
tion of new programs, this will be submitted for action at
the June meeting.
11. Proposed Changes in Fees, CCD
President Donnelly recommended the following changes in
student fees at CCD, effective Fall, 1974:
Present Proposed
Fall Time Students
Student Association Fee $10 per semester .50 per credit*
Summer Session Students
Student Association Fee .50 per credit*
Auditors
Capital Improvement Fee 2.00 per credit
Student Association Fee .50 per credit*
Other Fees
Application Fee $5
Late Registration Fee $5 per day
Diploma Fee 10.00
Laboratory Fee 5.00 per course
where applicable
* Fee will not be accessed students enrolled in community
service courses or courses in extension centers.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
12. Request for Change in Signature Authority, CCD
President Donnelly requested that signature authority for
the CCCC Petty Cash Account be approved for Dr. R. Stephen
Nicholson, Executive Vice President, Mr. James Freeborn,
Dean of Administration, and Mrs. Josephine Durham, Director
of Accounting Services, and removing Dean John Rosich from
the existing authority. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
13. Amendment to NNCC Associated Student Body Constitution
President Donnelly presented, with his endorsement, a re-
quest by the Associated Students at NNCC that their Consti-
tution be amended to provide that election of officers shall
be held on the first Friday in December of each year, in-
stead of the first Friday in May. This amendment occurs in
Article III, Section 2.(a). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Bell entered the meeting at 11:15 A.M.
14. CCCC Student Constitution
President Donnelly presented, with his endorsement, a copy
of Clark County Community College's Student Constitution,
as proposed by the students and faculty of CCCC. He noted
that the document has been reviewed and approved by Uni-
versity Counsel.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the Constitution
as presented, noting the revision inserted in Article VI,
Sec. 1.C.1.
Dr. Anderson moved approval with the understanding that the
document would be amended to reflect the terms of office
for the Associated Student Officers. Motion seconded by
Rev. Kohn, carried without dissent.
15. Proposed Lease Agreements, CCD
A. President Donnelly requested authorization to enter
into a lease with the City of Henderson for a portion
of the Civic Center building (Rooms 31, 32, 33), located
on Lead Street, Henderson, for a period of one year,
starting February 6, 1973 and ending February 5, 1974,
with an option to renew for an additional year. The
rental is $1200, payable annually. The facilities are
used as classroom space by CCCC and President Donnelly
noted that it is intended that the facilities will con-
tinue to be used for the year beginning February, 1974.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that
the lease agreement has been reviewed and approved by
University Counsel.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
B. President Donnelly requested authorization to enter
into a lease with the First Presbyterian Church, Carson
City, for a building at 110 North Nevada Street, Carson
City, for a 10 month period (August 15, 1973 to June
30, 1974), for a monthly rental of $200. The space was
utilized for the LPN Program offered by WNCC.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that
the lease agreement has been reviewed and approved by
University Counsel.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
16. Approval of Fund Transfers
President Donnelly requested approval of the following
transfers of funds from the Contingency Reserve, Clark
County Community College:
951 $25,000 to Library for purchase of books.
952 $25,000 to Buildings and Grounds for operating ex-
penses.
953 $16,000 to Operating for normal operating expendi-
tures.
954 $165,000 to Occupational Instruction operating for
equipment; $71,835 will be spent for movable equip-
ment for the 5 laboratories included in Phase I of
the new building. The remaining $93,165 will be
spent for a closed circuit TV system with distribu-
tion to 12 classrooms.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
17. Desert Biology Laboratory, Boulder City
Mr. Mark Dawson, DRI Business Manager, reported that bids
for construction of the Desert Biology Laboratory were
scheduled to be opened May 7, 1974, but have been delayed
until Monday, May 13. He requested that the Board agree
to review and act upon the bids by mail ballot so that a
contract can be awarded by the deadline of June 1. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
18. Heating and Air Conditioning, Fleischmann Atmospherium-
Planetarium
Mr. Dawson reported that bids were opened May 7, 1974 for
air conditioning and heating of the Fleischmann Atmospheri-
um-Planetarium. Bids were as follows:
Barkman Plumbing and Heating $39,105
Clark Bros. Plumbing and Heating 43,587
J. W. Mc Clenahan 36,275
Savage & Son, Inc. 35,939
Mr. Dawson noted that the total cost for the project will
be shared by UNR and DRI, with UNR contributing $8500 to
convert the heating system from an electrical to a gas
fired system. The balance of the cost will be provided
from the Atmospherium-Planetarium Contingency Reserve
($22,000) and from operating funds in the Atmospherium-
Planetarium ($5,439). Mr. Dawson and President Ward
requested award of the contract to Barkman Plumbing and
Heating for $39,104. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
19. Approval of Fund Transfer, DRI
President Ward requested approval of the following transfer
of funds:
3059 $5000 from the Contingency Reserve to Charles and
Henriette Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium oper-
ating account to cover miscellaneous operating costs
not originally anticipated (e. g., billboard signs,
permanent signs in front of building, etc.).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
20. Change in Signature Authority, DRI
President Ward requested that Stephanie A. Siri and Edythe
L. Anderson be added as authorized signatures to the DRI
Petty Cash Revolving Fund at the North Virginia Branch of
Nevada National Bank, and that Carol A. Mengel be removed.
The other authorized signature on this account is Mark H.
Dawson. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. Consortium of Arid Lands Institutions
President Ward requested approval for the Desert Research
Institute to participate in a consortium of 4 Universities
dealing with arid land problems. A copy of the proposed
constitution was included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 20 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that the
participation of DRI in this consortium would not preclude
other Divisions' participation in a consortium for the same
purpose with different institutions.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
President Baepler introduced the new CSUN President for 1974-75,
Mr. Val Buhecker.
22. Student Association Finances
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the discussion of this matter
and the actions taken previously by the Board, noting that
since October, 1973 discussions have been held between
student body officers, Campus Administration and the
Chancellor's Office concerning the administration of the
student association funds. He noted that in March, the
Board had considered his recommendation in this regard,
and had received statements from ASUN officers, with the
understanding that further discussion would be held at the
May meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey restated his recommendation as follows:
Effective July 1, 1974 student association funds be placed
in the current funds-unrestricted group and administered
as are other funds included in this group, with the follow-
ing points observed:
A. The constitution of each student association will guide
budget development and execution and no constitutional
provision shall conflict with Board of Regents policy
and generally accepted accounting principles for Col-
leges and Universities. (The objective of these princi-
ples is to meet public trust obligations for steward-
ship and accountability, necessitating a system of ac-
counts and reports which will insure full disclosure
of the results of operations and financial position of
the funds.)
B. Established procedures for all purchasing, encumbrances
of funds, payroll, cash receipts and gifts, as stated
in the Divisions's administrative manual, shall be fol-
lowed, except as noted below.
C. A Division President may delegate to a full-time profes-
sional business manager employed by a student associa-
tion, all or part of the responsibilities and authority
delegated to a Division controller or purchasing direc-
tor for other University funds. If such delegation is
made, (1) the associated students' business manager will
be guided by the same generally accepted accounting
principles for Colleges and Universities as are Divi-
sion controllers, and (2) an independent public account-
ing firm will audit the association's books annually and
publish a certified statement which shall be a public
document.
D. Gifts shall not be accepted by a student association
until approved by the Board of Regents.
E. The contracting authority for student associations shall
be the Division Presidents, provided, however, that the
President of CCD may further delegate this responsibil-
ity to a Campus Executive Vice President. Contracting
authority shall not be used as a device for censorship
nor to control development of student body policy;
rather, the intent is to assure the legality and fiscal
responsibility of student body transactions. If the
contracting authority refuses to execute the contract
within 5 working days, he shall state his reasons in
writing and return the contract to the President of
the student body organization. The President of the
student body organization may appeal this decision to
the Board of Regents at its next regular meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he renewed his recommenda-
tion, adding, however, that after discussion with Mr. Mayer,
ASUN President, he wished to propose that authority for
agreements between a student association and a student for
the granting of a student association scholarship, or for
the lease by a student of equipment owned by the student
association, be delegated to the student association Presi-
dent.
A statement in opposition to the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion, specifically that part contained in paragraph E, was
made by Tom Mayer, ASUN President.
Mr. Morris suggested a substitute for paragraph E which he
stated he believed would be more acceptable to the student
organizations, as follows:
The Division President shall assure the legality of
student body transactions and has the authority to
stop the execution of a contract for legal reasons.
This authority shall not be used as a device for cen-
sorship nor to control development of student body
policy; rather, the intent is to assure the legality
of student body transactions. If the execution of a
student body contract is stopped by the Division
President for legal reasons, he shall state his reasons
in writing within 5 working days and return the con-
tract to the President of the student body organiza-
tion. The President of the student body organization
may appeal this decision to the Board of Regents at
its next regular meeting.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:15 P.M.
23. Proposed Master's Degree with a Major in Speech Communica-
tions or Theatre, UNR
President Anderson recalled that in March the Board had
reviewed a Phase II proposal for a Master's Degree in
Speech Communications or Theatre to be offered by the
Department of Speech and Theatre.
Additional statements in support of the proposal were made
by Professor James Owen, Chairman of Speech and Drama, and
Professor Bob Dillard, Director of Theatre. Dr. Owen dis-
cussed the projected student enrollment for both majors,
stating that the Department was prepared to recommend the
programs be discontinued if there was not sufficient in-
terest after a 3 year period.
President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval of the program to be initiated at UNR, Fall semester,
1974.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
24. Master Plan, WNCC and DRI
Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, Mr. Hewitt Wells, Project
Architect, and Mr. Dale Sprankel, Master Planner from the
firm of Ernest Kump, Associates, presented the master plan
for the 467 acre site in north Reno to be shared by the
Desert Research Institute and Phase II of WNCC. Detailed
requirements for the ultimate development were included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 31 and filed with
permament minutes). President Ward, President Donnelly and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 22, Student Association Finances.
Mr. Morris again restated his substitute proposal. Mr.
Buhecker, CSUN President, Mr. Dan Wade, former CSUN Presi-
dent, Mr. Terry Reynolds, former ASUN President, and Mr.
Tom Mayer, ASUN President, individually indicated agree-
ment with the proposal as suggested for amendment by Mr.
Morris.
Mr. Steninger moved that the Chancellor's recommendation
be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris.
Mr. Morris moved that the motion be amended to substitute
his proposed paragraph E for the Chancellor's paragraph E.
Motion to amend seconded by Dr. Anderson.
In response to a question by Mr. Steninger, Chancellor
Humphrey stated that in the spirit of compromise and in
that the student representatives believed that the sub-
stitute proposed by Mr. Morris was superior, he believed
that it would meet the needs of the Administration and
was acceptable to him.
Main motion as amended carried without dissent.
It was agreed that CSUN would investigate and obtain ade-
quate liability insurance.
25. Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Speech
Pathology, UNR
Acting President Anderson recalled that in March, the Board
reviewed a proposal by the School of Medical Sciences for
an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science
Degree with a major in Speech Pathology. He noted that
final action is now appropriate and requested approval.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Rev. Kohn moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
26. Division of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Sciences,
UNR
Acting President Anderson recalled that in March the Board
reviewed a proposal from the School of Medical Sciences
that a separate Division of Laboratory Medicine be estab-
lished within the School of Medical Sciences.
He noted that final action is now appropriate and requested
approval, effective July 1, 1974. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Rev. Kohn,
carried without dissent.
27. Air Conditioning of College of Agriculture Building, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids for air conditioning
of the College of Agriculture building were received on
April 9 and transmitted to the Board on April 16 with a
recommendation that the base bid and alternates #1 through
#5 be awarded to Clark Brothers for a total contract of
$264,595. On April 24, 1974, after having received 5
affirmative responses to the mail ballot, the State Public
Works Board was informed that the University concurred in
the award of a contract to Clark Brothers.
Subsequent to that action, Mr. Pine noted, efforts have
been made to identify additional funding for alternate #6,
air conditioning of the 3rd floor, for a total of $90,951.
Contingent upon approval of the request for augmentation
of UNR's 1973-74 budget by $100,000, Mr. Pine recommended
that the State Public Works Board be requested to award
alternate #6 of the bid submitted by Clark Brothers with
funding to come from the following sources:
From Augmentation of 1973-74 Budget $63,000
Noble Getchell Endowment Income 3,566
Bethelem Gift 2,500
Stanaway Briggs Bequest 59
L & A Farrington Gift 285
D & L Warren Gift 6,185
Lowell Daniels Endowment Income 1,495
A. Block Christensen Endowment Income 11,656
Balance Remaining in Library Steps
Repair Project 2,205
Total $90,951
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board confirm
the action taken as a result of the mail ballot; i. e.,
that the base bid and alternates #1 through #5 be awarded
for a total contract of $264,595, and that the State Public
Works Board be requested to award alternate #6, for $90,951
with funds to come from the above identified amounts, pro-
vided the operation budget augmentation is approved.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
28. UNR Budget Augmentation
Acting President Anderson reported that the projection of
revenue for UNR for the current fiscal year indicates a
surplus of $100,000 above the budgeted amount. Source of
these excess funds was identified in Ref. 25 (filed with
permanent minutes). Dr. Anderson recommended that author-
ity be granted to request a budget augmentation for this
amount, to be expended as follows:
Acquisition of a circular dichroism
spectrometer for Chemistry Department $ 22,000
Postage 5,000
Air conditioning 3rd floor of Agriculture
building 63,000
I & DR Operating Expenditures (various) 10,000
Total $100,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval noting that final
authorization was subject to review and approval by the
Director of the Department of Administration and the
Governor.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
29. Valley Road Farm Greenhouses
Vice President Pine noted that an area at the Valley Road
Field Laboratory has previously been designated as a
greenhouse area for cooperative use by the Agriculture
Research Service and the Forest Service, and by the
Agriculture Experiment Station. Mr. Pine reported that
the U. S. Forest Service wishes to erect an additional
27' x 80' greenhouse in this area and the Agricultural
Research Services plans a 36' x 60' greenhouse. Both
buildings will be used in research projects relating to
forage and shrub genetics. Utilities will be furnished
from a head house previously erected by the College of
Agriculture.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval by the Board for the location of these
buildings without cost to the University.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
30. Gund Ranch
Vice Preident Pine recalled that in March, the Board re-
jected a single bid for the purchase of the Gund Ranch and
approved an estimative budget to permit the ranch's opera-
tion during the haying season. He reported that Dean
Bohmont, College of Agriculture, has requested authoriza-
tion to enter into agreements for grazing on the Gund Ranch
and proposes a fee of not less than $6 per animal per month
and not to exceed 350 head of cattle. Acting President
Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
31. Main Station Farm
Vice President Pine recalled that in March, the Board re-
jected the single bid received for the 163 acres at the
Main Station Farm which the University has been authorized
to sell. Mr. Pine recommended that the land be offered
again, either in one parcel or in four separate parcels.
If there is an indication of interest or identification
of prospective purchasers, the property would be advertised
and bids furnished to the Regents for consideration at a
subsequent meeting. Acting President Anderson and Chancel-
lor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
32. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing transfers of funds:
From Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts:
405 - $4556 to the Music Department to cover an increase in
a professional position from .32 FTE to .50 FTE, and
to cover a letter of appointment for the Spring
semester to provide additional instructional support
during the extended sick leave of a faculty member.
413 - $100 to the Library to cover student wages in the
Life Science Library.
421 - $3667 to the Dean's Office, College of Business
Administration to cover conversion of a professional
contract from "B" to "A".
424 - $450 to Engineering Technologies to cover replace-
ment of equipment loaned and recently reclaimed by
the Manpower Development and Training Administration.
432 - $525 to the Dean's Office, College of Engineering,
to assist in setting up the Engineering Research
and Development Center.
434 - $1000 to the Mechanical Engineering Department for
wages and equipment to assist in setting up a flow
test section and a laser doppler velocimeter.
435 - $1000 to the Mechanical Engineering Department to
provide operating funds for the balance of the
fiscal year.
436 - $1000 to the Audio Visual Communications Center to
pay student wages through the balance of the fiscal
year.
442 - $2039 to the Anthropology Department to cover the
balance required for a letter of appointment.
443 - $1224 to the Physics Department to provide partial
salary support for a replacement for a professor
on sabbatical leave.
445 - $7000 to the Nevada Bureau of Mines to provide funds
for printing maps and paying field expenses.
461 - $2400 to the Biology Department to cover equipment
and supplies needed for new Zoology courses to be
offered in Fall, 1974.
462 - $2000 from Contingency Reserve, Estimative Budget
Account, to Operating, Mackay School of Mines Endow-
ment Account to cover operating expenditures for
balance of fiscal year.
471 - $300 to the Managerial Science Department to cover
operational requirements for the balance of the
fiscal year.
474 - $1600 to the Library to provide additional classi-
fied salary funds.
475 - $5000 to Women's Intercollegiate Athletics to pro-
vide funds for equipment purchases.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
33. Revision of Estimative Budgets
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing revision to an estimative budget for Women's Athletics
to reflect the actual beginning balance and additional
project revenue:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 940 $1365 $2305
Student Fees 5200 5200
Sales & Service - Interdepartment 50
Gifts 500 550
Fund Raising Project 500 500
(Error) 100
$6740 $1865 $8605
Application of Funds
Out-of-State Travel $ 250 $ 50 $ 300
Operating 6490 1815 8305
$6740 $1865 $8605
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
34. Nevada Archaeological Survey
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Nevada State Museum
in Carson City has proposed a State-funded Archaeological
Survey, under the auspices of the Nevada State Museum and
in cooperation with the University. He noted that inclu-
sion with the agenda materials of a copy of a proposal by
Dr. Thomas Layton, Director of the Museum (identified as
Ref. 32 and filed with permament minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this proposal had been en-
dorsed by President Baepler and Acting President Anderson
on behalf of UNLV and UNR and he recommended that the Board
of Regents also endorse the proposal and pledge its coopera-
tion to the Nevada State Museum in this endeavor.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
35. Residence Hall Report
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in March the Board of
Regents requested that a report be prepared concerning
"the feasibility of granting waivers of room charges to
deserving undergraduate students and graduate assistants."
In addition, he noted, there was discussion concerning
the possible development of recommendations for other
changes in residence hall conditions which would make the
facilities better places in which to live and, therefore,
more attractive to students.
Chancellor Humphrey presented a report containing 8 sug-
gestions which he proposed for implementation in 1974-75
on an experimental basis to determine if improvement re-
sults, noting that these were presented for discussion
only with a final report for action to be presented at the
June meeting. (Report on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Dr. Lombardi suggested that in addition to the 8 items con-
tained in the Chancellor's report, consideration be given
to the possibility of providing waivers of room rent for
athletes.
Miss Thompson moved that the report be referred back to
the Administration with action to be requested at the June
meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without
dissent.
Upon motion by Miss Thompson, seconded by Mr. Buchanan, one sup-
plemental item was admitted to the agenda.
36. Amendment of Title 4, Chapter 10, Board of Regents Handbook
President Donnelly recommended the following revisions to
Title 4, Chapter 10 of the Board of Regents Handbook:
Section 12. Admission of Applicants with Criminal Records
or Psychiatric Problems, UNLV and CCD
The following procedures shall govern the admission to the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or to the Community Col-
lege Division, of applicants with criminal records or
psychiatric problems, or for special cases as determined
by the Chief Student Personnel officer, except that this
procedure shall not be implemented for those students who
are currently institutionalized and enrolled in a Community
College.
1. The admission application shall contain questions con-
cerning history of psychiatric care or existence of a
criminal record.
2. Any applicant answering such questions affirmatively
shall be referred to a screening committee appointed
by the Chief Student Personnel Officer which shall
review each applicant's file and make a recommendation
to the Director of Admissions for final action.
a. The screening committee shall be authorized to
establish procedural guidelines subject to the
approval of the President.
b. The composition of the screening committee and
the background information required will vary with
the type of case being considered.
3. Action taken by the Director of Admissions is final,
subject to appeal to the President.
4. After enrollment, a student admitted under this policy
shall be responsible to an official appointed by the
screening committee. This official will work with the
appropriate parole officer or psychiatrist and the
medical and health services with total regard to the
well-being of the individual.
5. The University reserves the right to request the with-
drawal of any student whose continuance is considered
detrimental to his or her health or the health of
others, or whose conduct is unsatisfactory.
Section 14. Registration
4. A regular student who completes registration after
registration day is charged a late registration fee
and may be subject to a reduction in credit load
(not applicable to Community College Division).
Section 18. Grades and Examinations
1. Grades and Marks
c. Community College Division Grade Point Value
A - Superior 4
B - Above Average 3
C - Average 2
D - Below Average 1
I - Incomplete 0
W - Withdrawal 0
N - Audit 0
Pass/W 0
I is given to a student doing passing work but unable
to complete the course requirements. It is the respon-
sibility of the student to make the necessary arrange-
ments with the instructor for the removal of an incom-
plete grade.
Pass/W - Students may be graded on a Pass/W basis for
developmental courses.
Repeat - A student may repeat any course and have only
the highest grade counted as part of his total grade-
point average.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective immedi-
ately, noting that since the above revisions do not affect
the other Divisions, these proposed changes were not sub-
mitted to other Divisions for review.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
37. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the Investment Ad-
visory Committee meeting of March 29, 1974 (minutes identi-
fied as Ref. 37 and filed with permanent minutes). Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended acceptance of the minutes and
confirmation of the Committee's action.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
38. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following allocations
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account:
A. $3000 to each Division for Interview/Recruiting Ex-
penses.
B. $1000 to the Travel Expense Fund for Student Body
Representatives for travel to Board meetings during
1974-75.
C. Sufficient funds to provide Host Funds of $3000 to each
of the Divisions for 1974-75, with actual amounts to be
transferred to be determined by the June 30 closing
balances in the existing accounts.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
39. Approval of Fund Transfers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
fund transfers:
#13 $5500 from Computing Center Contingency Reserve to
Administrative Uses to augment the wages category to
provide programming support for systems analysts.
#14 $1000 from Computing Center Contingency Reserve to
Administrative Uses operating category to provide
additional in-state travel funds to and from Las
Vegas.
Offsetting transfers from salary savings have been made to
the Contingency Reserve.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
40. Chancellor's Report
A. Chancellor Humphrey presented for review and referral
to the Divisions, a draft of a "Policy Statement and
Affirmative Action Program for the University System",
requesting that it come back to the Board for action at
a later meeting.
B. Chancellor Humphrey also presented copies of the UNS
Financial Report, indicating that additional discus-
sions of this document would be scheduled for June if
desired.
C. Chancellor Humphrey reported briefly on the Articulation
Conferences held at UNLV on April 2 and at UNR on April
3.
41. Proposed License Agreement between NNCC and Elko Junior
Chamber of Commerce
President Donnelly requested authorization to enter into a
license agreement with the Elko Junior Chamber of Commerce
for the old Elko Golf Course Club House (which is leased
by the JC's from the City of Elko), to be used by NNCC for
a Senior Citizens Center, at a cost of $150 per month for
one year commencing April 1, 1974.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that the
License Agreement has been approved by University Counsel.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
42. New Business
A. Mr. Jacobsen asked that President Baepler request the
UNLV Senate to review tenure and evaluation of faculty.
B. Rev. Kohn asked for an opportunity at a subsequent
meeting to make a report on the AGB meeting in New
Orleans.
The regular agenda was completed and the information agenda sub-
mitted. The information agenda contained the following items and
is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
1. Foreign Travel Report, UNLV and UNR
2. Report of Disciplinary Cases, UNLV
3. Report of Fund Transfers, UNR, UNLV and DRI
4. Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000, UNLV, CCD and
UNR
5. Progress Report of University Projects
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
05-10-1974