May 11-12, 1968
05-11-1968
Pages 456-476
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
May 11, 1968
The Board of Regents met in regular session on the above date
in the Travis Lounge of the Student Union building, University
of Nevada.
Members present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas G. Bell (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller, U. N.
President Donald C. Moyer, N. S. U.
Dr. Patrick Squires, Acting Director, D. R. I.
(for a portion of the meeting)
Edward Olsen, Director of Information
Edward L. Pine, Acting Business Manger, U. N.
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by Chairman Fred M.
Anderson.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, the
minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1968 were approved
as distributed.
2. Dr. Lombardi spoke of his absence from the special Board
meeting on April 24, 1968 and requested that the record
reflect his affirmative vote for the appointment of Neil
D. Humphrey as Chancellor.
3. Dr. White spoke of the new schedule of Air West, specifical-
ly the schedule on Saturdays and Sundays between Las Vegas
and Reno. She suggested that the Administration might wish
to inform Air West of the inconvenience of the schedule for
people attending Saturday meetings in either of the two
cities. Mr. Mc Dermott suggested that Air West would not
reschedule to conform to the schedule of the Board meet-
ings; rather he said it might be more practical for the
Board to adjust its schedule. It was agreed to defer
further discussion on this matter until later in the day.
4. Acceptance of Gifts
Chancellor Humphrey reported the following gifts and grants
with his recommendation for acceptance by the Board:
University of Nevada
Library
Mrs. Joseph W. Baldecchi, Reno - 2 books, "Saint Peter" and
"Kennedy", in memory of Mr. John E. Horgan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cummings, Reno - $5 for the purchase of
books in memory of Mr. Chester C. Taylor.
Dr. R. C. Fuson, Reno - a copy of "Biographical Memoirs",
Vol. 39.
Dr. Cyrus Guss, Reno - 2 books, "Syntheses and Reactions in
Organic Chemistry" and "Fatty Acids and Their Industrial
Applications".
Dr. Thomas Howell, Reno - a copy of "The Fundamentals of
College Chemistry".
Mr. Pete Kroll, Reno - several books.
Professor Ira La Rivers, Reno - a copy of "A First Listing
of Ants of Nevada" (Biological Society of Nevada).
Professor Joseph Lintz, Reno - a copy of "Operating Guidance
Services for the Modern School".
Dr. Lon Mc Girk, Reno - two books, "Nevada Law of Water
Rights" and "Nevada Water Laws".
Professor Doyce B. Nunis, Jr., Los Angeles, California - a
copy of "Past is Prologue".
Mr. Neil W. Plath, Reno - a copy of "Manual of Excellent
Management", published by the American Institute of Manage-
ment.
Dr. Theodore B. Ross, Gardnerville - 5 medical books.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Aerojet General Corporation, Jackass Flats - $200 for appli-
cation to the membership fee for the Association of Western
Universities.
Admiral James Fife, Stonington, Connecticut - $500 to the
University of Nevada President's Discretionary Fund.
Garlock, Incorporated, Palmyra, New York - 3 seal adapter
kits, valued at $525.
Mrs. Adrienne Fuller, Hillsborough, California - $100 to
the Basque Studies Program.
Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno - $100 to the College
of Engineering for use in the snow load research project.
Westinghouse Astro-Nuclear Corporation, Jackass Flats -
$200 for application to the membership fee for the Associ-
ation of Western Universities.
Contributions to the Pre-Medical Deprtment:
Mrs. Hazel Mc Curry, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs.
Dorothy Boudwin.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sala, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs.
Dorothy Boudwin.
Scholarship and Prizes Payments as follows:
The American Legion, Reno - $200 scholarship to be presented
at Governor's Day ceremony.
Anonymous - $150 scholarship for a Journalism student.
Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, Reno - $1250. $1000 of this
is to be added to the principal sum and $250 for the coming
year's scholarship for a graduate of Earl Wooster High
School.
Ford Motor Company Fund, Dearborn, Michigan - $2000 to
establish a fund from which the interest will be used to
grant fellowships to graduate agricultural students.
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents, Carson City - $500
scholarship stipend to be awarded to a student majoring
in the field of Insurance.
Nevada State Pharmaceutical Association, Sparks - $150 to
be awarded to a student in the Orvis School of Nursing.
Security National Bank, Reno - $200 ROTC scholarship.
The Honorable Bruce R. Thompson, Reno - $100 to the Reuben
C. Thompson Scholarship Fund.
The Honorable Gordon R. Thompson, Carson City - $100 to
the Reuben C. Thompson Scholarship Fund.
Grants as follows:
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Reno
$66,667 representing the 3rd quarter support for the
Desert Research Institute.
$2,484.81 to cover the cost of law books and library
supplies purchased during March, 1968.
The National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C.
$48,500 for the support of research entitled "Optical
Properties of Organic Aerosols Important in Atmos-
pheric Hazes", under the direction of William T. Scott.
Nevada Southern University
Library
Mr. Robert Barringer, Las Vegas - a special collections
book.
Mr. and Mrs. James Cashman, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Siefert, Las Vegas - $50 in memory of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Mr. and Mrs. James Cashman, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Siefert, Las Vegas - $25 in memory of Mrs. Marie Van Tobel.
Judge Roger T. Roley, Las Vegas - $20 in memory of Mrs.
Zora Grant.
Mr. George C. Monahan and fellow workers of the Clark
County Engineering Department, Las Vegas - $30 in memory
of Mr. Gene A Courtney.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Richardson and Mrs. Lena G. Beckley,
Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mrs. Marie Van Tobel.
Mr. Richard Ronzone, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Marie Van Tobel.
Mr. Thomas C. Stoew, Lake Arrowhead, California - $10 in
memory of Mr. Calvin Cory.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. White, Boulder City - $25 in memory
of Mrs. Zora Grant.
Contributions to the Nevada Southern University Music
Concert Series:
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Grier, Las Vegas - $635
Dr. Chester Lockwood, Las Vegas - $25
Dr. Robert B. Pearsall, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trapletti, Las Vegas - $20
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
Breakfast Optimist Club of Las Vegas, Las Vegas - $450
Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Eta Chapter, Las Vegas - $50
Jewish War Veterans, Las Vegas - $180
Las Vegas Chapter of Executive Secretaries, Las Vegas - $400
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents, Carson City - $500
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants, Reno - $200
Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company, Las Vegas -
$1000
Grants as follows:
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. - $62,500
for support of research entitled "Adaptations in Mammals
and Man to Desert and Mountain", under the direction of
Dr. David B. Dill.
Contributions to the Performing Arts Center:
Mr. George L. Abrums, Las Vegas - $250
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Bartlett, Henderson - $200
Mr. Robert R. Belliveau, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bardshaw, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. Malcolm Clark, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Close, Las Vegas - $200
Close, Bilbray, Kaufman, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. Nelson Conway, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Daiell, Las Vegas - Stock
valued at $2295
Dr. Harold L. Feikes, Las Vegas - $200
Gaudin Motor Company, Las Vegas - $2000
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Gravett, Las Vegas - $1000
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hartman, Las Vegas - $100
The Henderson Clinic, Henderson - $1000
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Holst, Las Vegas - $1000
Dr. James M. Jones, Las Vegas - $100
Johnson, Joeckel, Bartley and Associates, Las Vegas -
$250
Dr. Harris W. Knudson, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. James Lum, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Martini, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott, Las Vegas - $2000
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Morris, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Panos, Las Vegas - $200
Mrs. Florence Relin, Las Vegas - $200
Ross, Synder, Goodman and Bryan, Las Vegas - $150
Mr. William Rothenbert, Las Vegas - $15
Sahara-Nevada Corporation, Las Vegas - $2000
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Saville, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. Frank Sennes, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. Jim L. Shetakis, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. Robert M. Taylor, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. White, Boulder City - $500
Wonder World, Incorporated, Las Vegas - $250
Dr. Philip J. Youngblood, Las Vegas - $200
Mr. Stanley A. Zur, Las Vegas - $250
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Nevada Resort Association, Las Vegas - $5000 in support of
the Hotel Administration Program.
Miss Helen R. Thompson, Las Vegas - $780 for oiling the
parking area.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the gifts be accepted and the Secre-
tary send notes of thanks to the donors.
5. Personnel Appointments
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following list of person-
nel appointments made during the previous month:
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
ADMINISTRATION
Garry Dean Vance, Systems Analyst Programmer, February 19
to June 30, 1968 at the annual salary rate of $11,760 (new
position)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Frank Geile Baglin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $9800 (replacement for D. G.
Mac Donald)
* Peter Benedict, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $9475 (replacement for C. M.
Aikens)
Jack Heath Cook, Assistant Professor of Health, P. E. &
Recreation, for the academic year 1968-69 - $11,100 (re-
placement for Richard Dankworth on Sabbatical)
Albert C. Gates, Graduate Assistant in Physics, for the
academic year 1968-69 - $2500 (replacement for Lois Kurtz)
Melvin Paul Hanson, Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry,
June 1-30, 1968 - $700, July 1 to August 31, 1968 - $1400
(temporary special research assignment with Dr. Shin)
Robert Clark Hooper, Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
for the academic year 1968-69 - $10,450 (new position)
Aubrey James Kline, Jr., Graduate Assistant in English,
for the academic year 1968-69 - $2900 (replacement for
Jean Pickering)
Anne Marie Lesperance, Graduate Assistant in English, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $2500 (replacement for Paul
Neumann)
Paula Emmert Mishaga, Graduate Assistant in English, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $2500 (replacement for Bruce
Bledsoe)
James Charles Shields, Instructor in Political Science,
for the academic year 1968-69 - $8500 (replacement for
Stanley Pearl)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Edward Goodman, Assistant Professor of Special Education,
for the academic year 1968-69 - $11,370 (new position)
(HEW Grant)
* John P. Wortman, Associate Professor of Guidance and
Counseling, for the academic year 1968-69 - $12,540 (new
position)
* Contingent upon completion of all requirements for the
Ph. D. degree by September 1, 1968.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Ross W. Smith, Associate Professor of Metallurgy, for the
academic year 1968-69 - $13,375 (replacement for Claude
W. Hammond)
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
John M. Vergiels, Assistant Professor of Education, for
the academic year 1968-69 - $9800 (unfilled position for
1967-68)
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Scott Louis Locicero, Lecturer in History, for the academic
year 1968-69 - $9150 (replacement for Harry Murphy)
Edward Lovinger, Professor of Psychology, for the academic
year 1968-69 - $14,675 (replacement for Jacob Orleans)
Joseph Francis Raney, Assistant Professor of Psychology,
for the academic year 1968-69 - $10,125 (replacement for
Albert Pettit)
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent that the above personnel appointments be
confirmed.
6. Approval of Check Registers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the check
registers as submitted by the Office of the Business
Manager, University of Nevada (filed with permanent
minutes).
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the Check Registers be approved as
submitted.
7. Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfers of budgeted funds:
#486 $3200 from the Contingency Reserve, Instruction,
Nevada Southern University to Public Occasions
Board to provide additional operating funds for
the Fine Arts Festival.
#498 $4084.83 from the Contingency Reserve, Instruction,
NSU to the Registrar's Office to provide operating
funds for the balance of 1967-68.
#505 $3984.83 from the Contingency Reserve, Instruction,
NSU to the President's Office to provide funds for
wages for the balance of 1967-68.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above fund transfers be approved
as recommended.
8. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of a transfer of
$1000 from the Alice Dimmitt Endowment Income Fund (1-51-
7002), an unrestricted endowment, to a special account to
handle the interview expenses for the NSU Academic Vice
President candidates. Chancellor Humphrey further recom-
mended that expenditures from the account be limited to
the necessary interview expenses (i. e., travel and per
diem of candidates, plus Committee luncheons) and that
Dr. Robert Smith, Committee Chairman, have signature
authority on the account, subject to counter-signature
by Business Manager Herman Westfall.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, car-
ried without dissent that the above fund transfer be
approved for the purpose indicated.
9. Increase in Summer Student Activities Fee, University of
Nevada
Chancellor Humphrey presented a request from President
Miller that the Summer student activities fee be increased
from the present $1 to $3 for students enrolled in 3 credits
or more per term and $2 for students enrolled in 1 or 2
credits. President lMiller spoke of the need for support
of extracurricular programs for the Summer students and
noted that this increased fee would provide the funds for
the establishment and maintenance of cultural and recrea-
tional programs and for the publication of a minimum of
six issues of the Sagebrush.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the increase in fees be approved as
recommended.
10. Revision of By-Laws of Board of Regents
Chancellor Humphrey submitted for final adoption revisions
to the By-Laws concerning the duties and responsibilities
of the Chancellor and the Presidents. (The complete draft
of the revision is filed with the permanent minutes of the
April 13, 1968 meeting.)
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the By-Laws of the Board be amended
by the adoption of the definition of the duties and respon-
sibilities of the Chancellor and Presidents.
Chancellor Humphrey also submitted for final adoption the
proposed revision to the By-Laws concerning a roll call
vote. This revision was also adopted on "first reading"
at the April 13 meeting of the Board (complete text of
amendment is contained on page 454 of the April 13 minutes).
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the By-Laws be amended to delete the
requirement for a roll call vote except when requested by
a member.
11. Advanced Placement Program
Chancellor Humphrey presented a recommendation from Presi-
dent Miller that an Advanced Placement Program be implement-
ed at the University of Nevada effective Fall semester,
1968. In making this recommendation, President Miller
noted that this had come forward as a recommendation of
the Policy Committee on Academic Standards and the faculty
had subsequently voted affirmatively on the following
policy:
Advanced placement and/or credit is granted entering
Freshmen who present satisfactory scores on one or
more of the College Board Advanced Placement Examina-
tions subject to these limitations:
a. Appropriate credit and a corresponding grade is
granted for scores of 3 (C), 4 (B) and 5 (A).
b. All examinations are subject to validation by the
Department concerned.
c. Credit is not considered as resident credit.
d. A maximum of 30 semester credits may be earned
through placement examinations, special examina-
tions, and correspondence study. No more than
15 semester credits may be earned in either
special examinations or correspondence study.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the NSU Academic Council and
Faculty Senate had also approved a similar Advanced Place-
ment Program for NSU. President Moyer's letter of March 12,
1967 outlined the recommended policy for NSU as follows:
1. NSU recognizes and participates in the Advanced
Placement Program; hence, assures successful
candidates that University credit can be earned
by achievement of satisfactory Advanced Placement
scores.
2. The Division involved will evaluate the test scores,
the content of the course covered, etc., and will
approve (or disapprove - for reason) grade and
credit to be granted.
Advanced Placement scores of 5 - grade will normally
be A for one (or perhaps for two) semesters of work.
Advanced Placement scores of 4 - grade will normally
be A for one semester of work (or perhaps B for two
semesters of work).
Advanced Placement scores of 3 - grade will normally
be B for one semester of work.
Advanced Placement scores of 1 or 2 - neither credit
nor placement granted.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the Advanced
Placement Program for both Universities and implementation
as soon as feasible.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the proposed programs be approved
as recommended.
12. Allocation of Out-of-State Fee Waivers
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed an earlier request by the Board
that the distribution of out-of-state fee waivers (limited
to 3% of previous Fall semester enrollment) be brought for-
ward for action each year. Accordingly, President Miller
made the following recommendation concerning the allocation
for the University of Nevada:
Type of Award Percentage
Music 23
Athletics 50
Other 27
President Miller noted that there is no change from the
percentage of distributions as approved for the past two
years.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation for the
University of Nevada be approved.
President Moyer made the following recommendation for al-
location of out-of-state fee waivers for Nevada Southern:
Type of Award Percentage
Music 20
Athletics 50
Other 30
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation for Nevada
Southern University be approved.
13. Physical Examination for Student Teachers
Chancellor Humphrey presented a proposal from President
Miller to require a physical examination of all student
teachers prior to their assignment to a public school.
President Miller explained that the recommendation had
originated within the College of Education as a way of
meeting an obligation on the part of the University to
insure that students who participate actively in the
public school program are physically fit.
Dr. Anderson suggested that the Regents might benefit by
having more specific information concerning the physical
examination which might be required; e. g., what kind of
health problems would prevent a student from being allowed
to participate?
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the matter be tabled until the next
meeting.
14. NSU Report on Improving Instruction
Chancellor Humphrey referred to an earlier discussion by
the Board concerning the methods used to evaluate faculty
and the Board's expression of interest in a continuing
effort on the part of the Presidents in developing more
effective evaluation procedures. Mr. Humphrey noted that
in response to this request by the Board, President Moyer
had forwarded a report concerning "improving instructional
excellence at NSU." The report consisted of individual
reports of the School Directors and was forwarded with
the agenda.
Presidnt Moyer commented on the reports from the various
School Directors, noting that these efforts to improve
the instructional excellence are continuing.
Mr. Seeliger asked if individual reports might be scheduled
from each of the Deans and Directors.
15. Agreement Between University and State Planning Board
Chancellor Humphrey noted that in University construction
projects undertaken by the State Planning Board which in-
volve monies under the control of the Board of Regents
(e. g., Title I grants, Title II grants, Title III loans,
revenue bond issues), it is customary to have a contract
between the State Planning Board and the Board of Regents
so that the monies are available at the appropriate time.
He recommended approval of such a contract for Phase I,
Physical Science Project, U. N. (contract filed with
permanent minutes).
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that such a contract be approved and
signed by the appropriate contracting officer.
16. Award of Construction Bid
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened on April 23, 1968
for remodeling the basement of the Veterinary Science
building, U. N.
Bids received were:
Base Alt. #1 Alt. #2
Independent Sheet Metal $3,710.00 $552.40 $363.10
Nevada Sheet Metal 3,978.00 412.00 192.00
Advanced Metal Products 3,981.36 301.19 390.63
Gallagher Sheet Metal 4,963.00 362.00 321.00
Alternate #1 provides for extension of ducts to the south.
Alternate #2 provides for extension to N/W corner room.
Mr. Pine recommended that the contract be awarded to
Independent Sheet Metal at the base bid of $3710, noting
that $3200 would be provided from College of Agriculture
monies and $510 would be paid from Buildings and Grounds
Repair and Improvement accounts.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, car-
ried without dissent that the bid of Independent Sheet
Metal be accepted and the contract awarded to accomplish
the project.
17. BLM Lands
Mr. Pine reported on recent report made by him to the Uni-
versity of Nevada Academic Council concerning the availa-
bility of Government lands throughout the State. This
report, accompanied by maps and information concerning re-
quirements for the acquisition or lease of such lands, was
submitted as a preliminary to determining what lands might
be desirable for acquisition by the University of Nevada.
Mr. Pine reported also that no further requests have been
received from NSU since last August when the Board approved
the application for lease of 4800 acres. This land is now
being leased on an annual basis at 25 cents per acre and
can be purchased at anytime.
In response to a question concerning the status of an ap-
plication for land on the Colorado River, Mr. Mc Dermott
stated that the application had been approved. Discussion
revealed the land in question to be a 50 acre tract on
the Colorado River which the University has requested for
recreational and educational purposes.
Mr. Mc Dermott stated that it has been the policy of the
Colorado River Commission to sell this land in large
blocks to parties who have plans for developing it.
Mr. Grant asked if the University must wait until the total
indebtedness is erased before the land can be transferred
to the University. Mr. Mc Dermott said no, as soon as the
particular area of land is paid for, it can then be trans-
ferred. He pointed out that although most of this land is
being sold, several parcels are available at no cost, e. g.
to the University or to the Boy Scouts.
The discussion also revealed that the land covered by the
application does not carry water rights and Mr. Mc Dermott
suggested an application be submitted so that it would be
on the record.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried without
dissent that the University investigate the possibility of
applying for water.
Mr. Mc Dermott added that this land is raw desert about 15
miles from Boulder City. He added that he thought it im-
portant for the Regents to understand that it takes a lot
of money to develop such property and said he considered
it was wise to apply for a small area in that it would not
be feasible to develop a larger tract.
18. Plans and Specifications for Physical Sciences Complex,
U. of N.
Mr. Pine reported that the U. S. Office of Education has
approved the plans and specifications submitted for Phase I
of this project, subject to certain minor modifications.
The State Planning Board will have these modifications
completed in May at which time a request will be made for
permission to bid the project. Mr. Pine added that requests
had already been sent to Senators Bible and Cannon for their
assistance in obtaining an early bid date. Mr. Pine also
noted that the construction costs are estimated to be $3.6
million with a total project cost of $3.9 million. It is
hoped the project will be underway by June with occupancy
no later than Spring 1970.
19. Proposal for Change in Zoning, NSU
President Moyer recommended that the Board oppose a request
now pending before the Clark County Planning Commission for
rezoning from R-1 to R-4 a parcel of land adjacent to Nevada
Southern. He noted that this parcel is immediately west of
the area on which the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
building will be constructed and immediately west of land
recently purchased from the NSU Land Foundation.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the request for rezoning be opposed.
20. Progress Reports on University Projects
In addition to the Progress Report on University capital
improvement projects for the University of Nevada distribut-
ed with the agenda, a status report on State Planning Board
projects for both U. N. and NSU was distributed. (Both
reports filed with permanent minutes.)
Concerning the Chemistry building at Nevada Southern,
President Moyer reported that the final plans are in
process and the building should be ready for occupancy by
September 1969.
In reponse to an inquiry from Mr. Jacobsen concerning when
the preliminary plans would be available for review by
the Board of Regents, President Moyer suggested that he
did not know but that the Planning Board might be able to
answer.
21. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000
Chancellor Humphrey presented a request from the Data
Processing Center of the Desert Research Institute for
permission to purchase $398,880 of computer equipment
from Scientific Data Systems. He noted that a recent
grant of $398,880 from National Science Foundation
makes the purchase possible. (The list of equipment to
be purchased is filed with permanent minutes.)
Because Dr. Squires, Acting Director of Desert Research
Institute, was not present to respond to questions asked
by several of the Regents, Mr. Jacobsen moved, seconded
by Mrs. Knudtsen, that the matter be tabled until Dr.
Squires could be located. Motion carried.
22. English A
President Miller reported on a recent proposal from the
University of Nevada faculty that in order to implement
the admission requirements related to English, an Experi-
mental Program in English A Enrollment be initiated. Dr.
Miller reviewed the admission requirements approved by
the Board of Regents whereby effective in the Fall of 1968
the entering Freshman students must have completed four
years of high school English or three years with a B
average or better. He recommended approval by the Board
of the following:
An experimental program in English A enrollment be
implemented for a two-year period:
(1) Beginning September 1, 1968, students who have
completed four years of high school English or
three years with a B average or better and whose
placement scores are below the established place-
ment levels will be given the option of taking
either English A or English 101. The English
Department in cooperation with the Office of
Counseling and Testing will apprise each student
and his high school officials of the recommended
course. Students who select the option of English
101 and fail the course must then take English A
unless they can qualify for English 101 by again
taking and passing the placement examination.
(2) During the experimental period beginning September
1, 1968, a student who has not completed 4 years
of high school English or 3 years with an average
of B or better and whose placement scores are
below established levels will be placed in English
A. A student who has not completed 4 years of
high school English or 3 years with a B average
or better but whose placement scores are above
established levels will be placed in English 101.
(3) During the experimental period beginning September
1, 1968, negative grade points will not be assessed
for failing English A.
In the discussion following President Miller's recommenda-
tion, concern was expressed that too many students were
arriving at the University improperly prepared for College
level work because of an inadequate English education.
Mr. Mc Dermott asked what percentage of the Freshman class
was involved each year in English A. President Miller
responded that he did not know the percentage, but that
it was decreasing each year and it is expected that English
A will eventually disappear.
Dr. Moyer stated that NSU is working with the Clark County
public schools and at present wishes to retain the procedure
of assigning students to English A based on the results of
the English placement test. He added that NSU has already
discontinued negative grade points for failing English A.
Chancellor Humphrey presented a recommendation, in which
both Presidents concurred, that the $54 fee for English A
be continued through the present biennium but that budget
planning for the 1969-71 biennium include aboliton of this
special fee and the necessary teaching expenses be paid
from the General University Operation budget.
There was considerable discussion on the matter of a $54
additional fee for English A.
Mr. Jacobsen stated that he did not agree that the extra
fee should be charged. Mrs. Knudtsen responded by suggest-
ing that the only alternative, in her opinion, would be to
deny the student admission until he could satisfy the
English requirement. She added that she did not believe
the University should be penalized for the student's lack
of preparation by having to pay for a high school level
course.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
with Regents White and Knudtsen opposing that the $54 fee
for English A be discontinued in 1969 and provision for
the teaching expenses be included in the 1969-71 biennial
budget request to the Legislature.
23. A. ROTC at NSU
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the earlier discussion
on ROTC at Nevada Southern at the April 13 meeting
at which time this matter was deferred until a later
meeting. He recommended that the matter be referred
back to the NSU faculty with the request that con-
sideration be given to the early implementation of
some of the ROTC options adopted for the University
of Nevada and further consideration given to making
a voluntary officers training program available to
those NSU students who wish to take advantage of such
a program. Chancellor Humphrey further recommended
that the faculty report be made available by early
October, 1968.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott,
carried without dissent that the Chancellor's recom-
mendation be approved.
B. ROTC at U. N.
President Miller distributed some material concerning
ROTC at the University of Nevada with a comment that
he would wish to discuss this at a future meeting.
(Material is on file in Chancellor's Office - consists
of statements concerning experience of other schools
when changing to a voluntary ROTC program, and informa-
tion concerning options to be offered to the students.)
24. Proposed New Degree Programs at NSU
President Moyer introduced Dr. Ralph Roske, Director of the
School of Social Science, who presented a request for a
Master of Arts in History, to be initiated at NSU in
September 1968. (Detailed proposal, as distributed with
the agenda, is on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Dr. Roske stated that this new degree program is being
offered in response to a request by the people in the
Clark County area. He stated that there is an increasing
demand for this kind of program and he felt they could
proceed through this biennium with their present appro-
priation.
He stated that the projected enrollment indicates starting
with 10 majors (there are 35 students now taking graduate
work in History). He added that they expect to have a
small controlled group, anticipate many public school
teachers but will have to be very selective with students.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the program.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that a Master of Arts in History be offered
at Nevada Southern University, beginning in September 1968.
Dr. Roske also presented a request to offer a Master of
Arts in Psychology at NSU beginning in September 1968.
(Detailed proposal on file in Chancellor's Office.)
Mrs. Knudtsen asked if the initiation of these graduate
programs would place an intolerable burden on the NSU
faculty, noting that they have frequently expressed
concern over the large numbers of undergraduates they
are faced with.
Dr. Roske replied that he feels they have adequate staff
and would propose to handle the increase by more effective
utilization of this staff.
Dr. Anderson referred to statements made by NSU Administra-
tion that students had to be turned away because of the
lack of sufficient faculty. He expressed concern that these
new programs might divert faculty from the ever increasing
undergraduate load.
President Moyer stated that the situation would be tight
and he did not know how many students might be turned
away. He added that it is vital that their programs be
balanced and in weighing all factors he believed the
addition of graduate programs was justified.
Dr. Roske stated that graduate programs are necessary if
the University is to attract good faculty.
President Moyer added that many requests for Master's
Programs have been held back by his Administration be-
cause of undergraduate commitments but noted again that
proper balance must be accomplished between undergraduate
and graduate offerings.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that it is desirable for NSU to
make careful advances into the graduate areas and recommend-
ed approval of the Master of Arts in Psychology.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that a Master of Arts in Psychology be
offered at Nevada Southern University beginning in
September 1968.
25. Approval of Purchase of Equipment for Computer Center
Discussion resumed on the request of the Desert Research
Institute for permission to purchase $398,880 of computer
equipment. Dr. Squires reviewed the history of the selec-
tion of the Sigma 7 and the negotiations between the Uni-
versity of Nevada and Scientific Data Systems up to the
present time. He noted that Scientific Data Systems has
agreed to install the equipment and allow a free 30-day
testing period by the University; this testing period will
begin only after Scientific Data Systems has completed all
of its tests and certifies to the working condition of the
computer. Rental of $8000 per month will begin following
the 30-day testing period.
Dr. Squires spoke of some of the environmental problems
they are experiencing; e. g., when the air conditioning
goes on, the computer will not operate. However, he said
there is no question but what the problems can be solved.
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, the previous motion was re-
turned to the floor. The motion by Dr. White, seconded by
Dr. Lombardi, that the purchase be approved carried without
dissent.
26. Work Program for 1968-69
Chancellor Humphrey presented the revised Work Program for
1968-69 which was transmitted to the Board with the agenda.
His transmittal letter concerning the Work Program reads
as follows:
In December, 1967, the Board of Regents approved
a Tentative Work Program for 1968-69 which totaled
$16,410,479. This early approval allowed planning
to proceed for the coming year and has been of sig-
nificant assistance.
Submitted for your consideration and approval is
the revised 1968-69 Work Program for General Uni-
versity Operation and selected budgeted programs
totalling $16,230,170 or 7.0% more than the
$15,189,794 revised 1967-68 Work Program. The
$180,309 decrease from the tentative Work Program
is almost exclusively a result of a decrease in
Federal and other non-appropriated monies in
Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension
Service.
The total money available to each University is a
function of the Legislatively approved appropriation
and authorized expenditure acts. The allocations of
monies within these separate appropriations have
been developed with the full cooperation of the
Presidents and are endorsed by them. In several
cases it is not possible to fully reflect the ad-
ministrative reorganization which has occurred due
to the way the accounts were arranged when the ap-
propriations were made in 1967. All such changes
will be made in developing the 1969-71 biennial
budget.
Sufficient summary tables are included in this docu-
ment that further summarization here would be repeti-
tious.
The 1968-69 Work Program is recommended for approval.
Chancellor Humphrey called particular attention to the fact
that the University System is locked into the appropriation
from the State Legislature which prohibits the transfer of
funds between appropriations; i. e., no funds may be trans-
ferred from General Administration to the University of
Nevada, nor can funds be transferred from the University
of Nevada to Nevada Southern University or vice versa.
Mr. Ronzone requested comments by the two Presidents.
President Miller stated he believed that it was the best
that could be done within the funds available. President
Moyer agreed.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the revised Work Program for 1968-69
be approved as submitted.
27. Schedule of Meetings of the Board of Regents
Chancellor Humphrey spoke of a new flight schedule recently
adopted by Air West which reflected a cancellation of the
Saturday evening flights between Las Vegas and Reno. He
suggested that in view of this new schedule the Regents
might wish to consider their future meeting schedules.
Dr. Lombardi suggested starting the meetings on Friday
afternoon and continuing on Saturday morning.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Dr. White, carried without
dissent that the Board meetings begin on Friday at 3:30
P.M. when meeting in Las Vegas and on Friday at 2:00 P.M.
when meeting in Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that this new schedule of meetings begin
with the May 31 meeting.
Concerning NSU's Commencement on Monday, June 3, it was
moved by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, that it
remain at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried.
28. Suggested Hearing Procedure for Faculty with Tenure
Chancellor Humphrey spoke of problems recently encountered
in an appeal where it became apparent that the University
Code is inadequate insofar as the procedure to be followed
in conducting a hearing. Accordingly, a committee con-
sisting of Mr. Charles Ross, President, AAUP, U. N., Dr.
Paul Burns, President, AAUP, NSU, and Dean Laurance M.
Hyde, Jr., National College of Trial Judges (serving as
Chairman), developed proposed hearing procedures.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Committee had submitted
two versions of a statement of policy, identical except
that Version #1 makes the Faculty Hearing Committee decision
binding (i. e., it would be a board of arbitration). He
added that, in view of the Code provision that "The decision
of the Board of Regents is final", it appeared that Version
#1 would be a substantive change. He recommended that:
(1) Version #2 be approved as the temporary procedure
to be followed in hearings conducted under Chapter IV,
Section I, paragraph 1.5 of the University Code except
that a full stenographic record be kept of a hearing
rather than only upon request; and
(2) The Committee's letter of transmittal, Version #1 and
Version #2 be referred to the two Presidents with the
request that they refer the matter to their Faculty
Senates and that they and the Senates make recommenda-
tions for changes in either the statement of policy
or the Code which seem desirable.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendations be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 2:05 P.M.
05-11-1968