May 11-12, 1973
05-11-1973
Pages 1-36
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 11-12, 1973
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 No. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James Buchanan, II
Miss Flora Dungan
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Others present: Neil D. Humphrey, Chancellor
President N. Edd Miller, UNR
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President R. J. Zorn, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson (representing President
John Ward, DRI)
Vice President James T. Anderson, UNR
Vice President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
Vice President Edward L. Pine, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, UNLV
Mr. Harry Wood, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, UNS
Mr. Mark Hughes, UNLV
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Dr. Paul Aizley, UNLV
Dr. Joseph Crowley, UNR
Dr. Paul Fenske, DRI
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, UNS
Mr. Chauncey Oakley, CCD
Mr. Terry Reynolds, ASUN
Mr. Dan Wade, CSUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:15 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the regular session of April 13, 1973 were sub-
mitted for approval. Mrs. Joyce requested that the minutes
be corrected to reflect that the Regents had endorsed the
concept of the Justice Studies Program if review by the
Administration proves the program to be feasible.
Miss Thompson moved approval of the minutes as corrected.
Motion seconded by Miss Dungan, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts
Gifts and grants received by all Divisions of the University
were reported (report contained in Ref. 2 and filed with
permanent minutes). President Zorn reported that, in addi-
tion to the gifts contained in his report, UNLV had received
a Presidential Medal as a gift from CSUN which has an ap-
praised value of $1000. The gift was presented by CSUN to
the President at UNLV's Commencement on May 9, 1973.
Miss Thompson moved approval of the gift and grants as
reported. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without
dissent.
3. Proposed Change in Meeting Location
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the schedule for 1973
meetings calls for the Board to meet on July 13 in Elko and
September 17 in Las Vegas. The Wolfpack Booster Club has
scheduled the annual Governor's barbecue for July 13 and
has requested that the Board consider changing the meeting
place for July. Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board meet at UNR on July 13 and the September meeting be
held in Elko. He pointed out that this has the advantage
of making attendance at the Governor's barbecue possible
and, by September, the second building at Northern Nevada
Community College should be ready for occupancy.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
4. Final Plans - Western Nevada Community College, Phase I
President Donnelly introduced Ralph Casazza and Carl Peetz
from the firm of Casazza, Peetz and Associates, architects
for the Western Nevada Community College, Phase I.
He also noted that a summary of the project was included
with the agenda (summary identified as Ref. 4 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Mr. Wood reviewed the history of the project and also re-
quested the Board to approve granting two easements for
utilities and dedication of lands for two roads located
on the College site in order to provide the necessary
vehicular access and required services for the construction
of WNCC. Mr. Wood explained that the authorization is re-
quired for purposes of in the future to extend the roads
for public use. It is also assumed that the land within
the easements may be freely utilized by the College for any
purpose other than permanent construction.
Following presentation of the final plans by Mr. Peetz,
President Donnelly reported the plans had been reviewed
and approved by the staff of the College, by the WNCC Ad-
visory Board and by the State Planning Board. He recom-
mended approval by the Board of Regents of the final plans
as presented and of the easements and dedications requested
by Mr. Wood. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the requested easements and
land dedication. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried
without dissent.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the final plans as presented.
Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Morris, and unani-
mous vote, the supplemental agenda was admitted.
5. Bid Opening, Clark County Community College, Phase I
President Donnelly reported that bids were received for this
project (summary of project identified as Ref. 5 and filed
with permanent minutes) on May 3 and the results were as
follows:
Contractor Base Bid Alt #1 Total
Sletten Construction Co. $1,377,000 $51,500 $1,428,500
Sierra Construction Co. 1,409,000 54,000 1,463,000
John Yoxen Co. 1,452,200 58,668 1,510,868
Argus Construction Co. 1,475,000 58,000 1,533,000
Zuni Construction Co. 1,496,000 65,000 1,561,000
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. 1,515,000 59,000 1,574,000
Claude Cooke Construction Co.1,522,207 69,565 1,582,772
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board of Regents concur in the award to the low bidder,
Sletten Construction Company, for $1,428,500, noting that
this is $71,500 below the construction budget of $1,500,000.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
6. Night Depository Account, Clark County Community College
President Donnelly reported that Clark County Community
College has requested authority to enter into an agreement
with First National Bank for the use of special night
depository facilities during registration periods. He
recommended that the agreement be authorized and that
James S. Freeborn and Donald I. Starr be designated as
representatives for this purpose. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
7. Revision of Work Program for 1972-73
President Donnelly recalled that at a prior meeting the
Board had approved a request for an augmentation to the
Community College Division Work Program and this request
had subsequently been approved by the Governor. This
augmentation was made possible by the inclusion of the
larger than budgeted revenues from student registration
and requires revision to the Work Program for CCCC and WNCC.
(Details of the revision are included in Ref. 7 and filed
with permanent minutes.) Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval of the revisions as requested.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
8. Signature Authority for Petty Cash Account, DRI
Mr. Mark Dawson, representing President Ward, recommended
that Carol A. English be added as an authorized signature
on the Petty Cash Account maintained by DRI at the North
Virginia Branch of the Nevada National Bank. Mr. Dawson
noted that Mr. Gerald Stotler, previously authorized on
this account, has resigned effective April 30, 1972. (The
other authorized signature is Mr. Dawson, DRI Controller.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
9. Proposed Changed in Policy on Graduation with High
Distinction and Distinction, UNR
The current policy regarding Distinction at Graduation in
effect at UNR and UNLV since January 12, 1968 was distribut-
ed with the agenda.
President Miller endorsed a recommendation of the UNR
Faculty Senate that the policy statement be amended for UNR
to read as follows:
Each graduating senior who earns a minimum of 64
semester credit hours in residence at the University
of Nevada, Reno in courses graded A through F with a
GPA of 3.75 or better receives the baccalaureate
degree with High Distinction (or with Distinction,
if the GPA is between 3.5 and 3.75). Each transfer
student from another institution must satisfy the
same requirements and have a combined transfer-Uni-
versity GPA of 3.75 or higher for High Distinction,
or 3.5 or higher for Distinction.
In both cases, the GPA is based on all courses taken
for credit at the University of Nevada, Reno and at
the prior institutions.
President Miller noted that under present policy, a
student who earns one credit or more at another insti-
tution with a transfer GPA of less than 3.5 is excluded
from consideration for graduation with Distinction.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above
change in policy, effective immediately, applicable to
UNR, with the current policy remaining in effect for
UNLV until such time as a request for change is made.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
10. Graduate Program Admission Policy
President Miller introduced Mr. Thomas "Spike" Wilson,
attorney, appearing on behalf of Mrs. Patricia Furschner
of Reno who had requested an appearance before the Board
to discuss the University's policy concerning admission
to graduate programs.
Mr. Wilson noted that Mrs. Furschner is a candidate for
admission to the Ph. D. Program in Clinical Psychology
and described the circumstances surrounding her applica-
tion. Mr. Wilson stated that he was not present to
prosecute Mrs. Furschner's application for admission;
rather he wished to request the Board to conduct an in-
quiry into the policy for admission to graduate programs.
Specifically, he requested an examination of 2 questions.
1. What is the University's policy with regard to Nevada
residents seeking admission; and
2. What is the University's policy with regard to a
candidate who has received the bachelor's degree
from the University of Nevada.
President Miller stated that UNR has no policy discrimina-
tion either against those receiving the bachelor's degree
from UNR, or against Nevada residents who seek admission
to a graduate program. Vice President Anderson agreed but
noted frequently students who have received a bachelor's
degree from UNR, and who have a choice, are advised to do
their graduate work at a different institution. He pointed
out that this designed to offer the student balance in
his education and results frequently in the individual
being more attractive in the employment market.
Dr. Gerald Ginsburg, Chairman of the Department of Psy-
chology, UNR, stated that the Department of Psychology
does not have a policy which would exclude Nevada B. A.s
and has never had such a policy. However, he noted, at
the time he became Chairman of the Department and con-
tinuing until 1971, there were Departmental guidelines
which provide that students who received their B. A.s in
Psychology from UNR were strongly advised to go elsewhere
and would not be admitted to the graduate program at UNR
except in unusual circumstances. This Departmental policy
has now been changed.
Miss Dungan moved that this be referred to the Administra-
tion for a recommendation clarifying the policy for admis-
sion to Graduate School. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Steninger moved to amend to require that in addition
to the recommendation for clarification, there also be a
response as to why the policy as stated did not apply in
the case of Mrs. Furschner. Amendment accepted by Miss
Dungan and Dr. Lombardi.
Mr. Wilson suggested some attention be given to how many
Nevada students are discouraged from making application.
President Miller again emphasized that there is no Univer-
sity policy which allows discrimination in admission to
graduate programs.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that the study of this
problem would require attention to the following 3 areas:
1. Departmental policies which, if at variance with Uni-
versity policy, might have the effect of negating Uni-
versity policy;
2. What preference is or should be given to Nevada resi-
dents, especially to graduate programs with limited
enrollments; and
3. What appeal procedure is available to a student who
is denied admission.
It was agreed that this would be included in the review
requested.
Motion carried without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen announced that on advice of Counsel, the discussion
on the narcotics problem at UNLV, because it involved specific
individuals and charges against those individuals, would be held
in Executive Session. He agreed that should the discussion in-
volve any general areas it would be moved to Open Session.
11. Transfer of Speech Pathology and Audiology, UNR
President Miller recommended that the program in Speech
Pathology and Audiology be transferred from the adminis-
tration of the College of Arts and Science to the School
of Medical Sciences, effective July 1, 1973. He noted that
this would be an administrative shift only and would not
involve a change in either the level of budgeting or scope
of the program. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
12. Military Science Credit, UNR
President Miller endorsed a recommendation by the UNR
Faculty Senate for a change in policy concerning credit
for Military training. The present policy as stated in
the UNR catalog, page 36, is:
Advanced standing credit or advanced placement for
active military service or active duty for training
(ACDUTRA) under honorable conditions in the Armed
Forces of the United States is granted in accordance
with the advanced standing regulations. Upon pre-
sentation of a copy of the report of separation (CD
Form 214) to the Office of Admission, credit is
granted on a individual basis as follows:
1. Two or more years' active duty as a Commissioned
Officer receives 14 semester credits which is
equivalent to upper division Military Science.
2. Credit granted is considered as equivalent to a
grade of S for graduation purposes.
President Miller noted that the proposed change is to
delete the above paragraph and insert a new statement in
keeping with the following policy:
Credit for Military training will be awarded in con-
sonance with the American Council on Education Guide.
As indicated in the catalog statement, current policy per-
mits a student with 2 or more years' active duty as a
Commissioned Officer to receive 14 semester credits which
is equivalent to upper division Military Science. Credit
is not presently available to students for other types of
Military training programs.
President Miller noted that the American Council on Educa-
tion has for some time undertaken to evaluate Military
courses as to whether they should qualify for academic
credit. A guide to these evaluations was published in
1968 and supplementary bulletins are issued every 60 days.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the recommended
change in the policy concerning credit for Military training
at UNR, effective July 1, 1973.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
13. Department of Law Enforcement, UNR
President Miller endorsed a recommendation from the Depart-
ment of Law Enforcement by the Faculty Committee of the
College of Arts and Science, the Undergraduate Council and
the Academic Council of UNR, that the Department name,
course listing and all approved degrees be changed, effec-
tive this Fall, from Law Enforcement to Criminal Justice.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval effective Fall,
1973.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
14. Proposed Change in Requirement for Graduation, UNR
President Miller endorsed a request from the College of
Engineering to change the total hour requirement for gradu-
ation in the Associate Degree program in Electronics Tech-
nology from the present 68 credit hours to 70 credit hours.
He noted that this change results from the offering of 3
credit courses rather than 2 credit courses in the 2 re-
quired Physics courses.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval effective July 1,
1973.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
15. Proposed Change in Penalty for Academically Suspended
Students, UNR
President Miller endorsed a recommendation by the UNR
Faculty Senate that a change be made in the policy concern-
ing suspended students to provide that "An academically
suspended student should have the same privileges that a
disqualified student presently has and can register as an
auditor and in non-credit courses."
He noted that currently disqualified students may register
as auditors and in non-credit courses but suspended stu-
dents are prohibited from doing so. Excerpts from the UNR
catalog concerning suspension and disqualification were
included with the agenda.
President Zorn requested that this change also be appli-
cable at UNLV.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of this change
in policy for UNR and UNLV, effective immediately.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
16. Report on Function and Role of the Main Station Field
Laboratory
President Miller recalled that in March copies of a report
on the function and role of the Main Station Field Labora-
tory were distributed to the Board. He noted the report
was again enclosed for information, along with comments and
recommendations by the College of Agriculture. (Report on
file in Chancellor's Office.)
17. Residence and Dining Hall, UNR
President Miller reported concerning occupancy and continu-
ing loss of revenue experienced by Residence Halls and the
increased costs and resulting deficits in the Food Service
Department. President Miller made the following recommenda-
tions:
(1) Increase the room rates, effective for Summer School,
1973 and Fall, 1973 as follows:
Present Proposed Increase
Per Semester Amount Amount $ %
Double Room $262.00 $278.50 $16.50 6.3
Single Room 385.00 400.00 15.00 4.0
Damage Deposit 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.0
Telephone 16.50 19.00 2.50 15.2
Regular Semester
Room per day - dbl occp 2.00 2.50 .50 25.0
Room per day - sgl occp 3.00 3.50 .50 17.0
Room per week - dbl occp 14.50 17.50 3.00 20.7
Room per week - sgl occp 21.00 24.50 3.50 16.7
Summer School
Room per day - dbl occp 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0
Room per day - sgl occp 3.00 4.00 1.00 33.3
Room per week - dbl occp 14.00 21.00 7.00 50.0
Room per week - sgl occp 21.00 28.00 7.00 33.3
(2) Abolish the Food Services Section of the UNR Housing
and Food Services Department, effective July 1, 1973
and provide for food service by contract with Profes-
sional Food Management. President Miller noted that
this company was selected by a student-administration
committee after consideration of 3 companies. The
President recommended that the Dining Hall rate be
established for 1973-74 at $217.50 per semester. He
noted that the employees of the Food Service Depart-
ment were in the classified services and would fall
within the provisions of the State statutes and regu-
lations covering abolishment of positions.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above recom-
mendations.
Mrs. Joyce moved that an investigation be made by the Ad-
ministration of what alternative uses can be made of the
Residence Halls. Motion seconded by Miss Dungan, carried
without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 2:10 P.M.
18. Robin Ryser Memorial Research Fund in Psychology, UNR
President Miller requested that the Robin Ryser Memorial
Research Fund in Psychology established with gift monies
in memory of Robin Ryser, a former student at UNR and the
son of a faculty member, be redesignated as a fund func-
tioning as an endowment. He noted that there is presently
$904.06 in the account and it is intended that any addi-
tional contributions made in memory of Mr. Ryser be de-
posited to the endowment. Proceeds from the endowment will
continue to be used for research projects in Psychology.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
19. Request for Laboratory Fee, UNR
President Miller recommended that a $10 per student labora-
tory fee be assessed students in Animal Science 206, Horse
Husbandry, effective July 1, 1973. He noted that this fee
will be used for animal maintenance ($7.50 per student) and
for student supplies ($2.50 per student). Student supplies
include rope for halters and similar materials. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
20. Proposed Change in Transcript Fee, UNR
President Miller reported that the current fee for tran-
scripts is $1 per copy for the first copy and 50 cents
for each additional copy beyond the first. He noted that
this policy has been in effect since 1930. He recommended
that the 50 cents per copy fee for additional copies be
discontinued effective immediately and that the standard
charge of $1 per copy be applied for all transcripts re-
quested. In support of this recommendation for a change
in fee, President Miller reported that:
1. A survey of the State Universities in Arizona, Cali-
fornia, Oregon and Washington showed that all but one
of these Universities charge $1 per copy.
2. Most students assume fee to be $1 per copy and send
that much money with their requests. If they order
more than a single copy, a refund is due them.
3. The Controller's Office estimates the cost of a refund
check to be about $4. From January 1, 1972 to March,
1973 it cost the University almost $2000 to process
refunds for transcripts.
4. The estimated production cost of a transcript presently
is approximately 75 cents and is expected to increase.
President Zorn requested that this recommendation be broad-
ened to include UNLV.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of this change in
fees for UNR and UNLV, effective immediately.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
21. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Property, UNR
President Miller reported that SB408, which permits acquisi-
tion of tax delinquent properties by the University, was
approved by the Governor on April 5, 1973 and becomes ef-
fective July 1, 1973 as Chapter 220, 1973 Statutes of
Nevada.
President Miller reported that parcel 69-76 in Clark
County is available for such acquisition. This parcel
of 7.75 acres has been used for several years by the
Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station at Moapa Valley.
The Experiment Station wishes to continue the use of the
property. President Miller recommended that the Board of
Regents make application to the Clark County Board of Com-
missioners or Commission to acquire this parcel under the
provisions of Senate Bill 408. Chancellor Humphrey con-
curred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
22. Request for Right-of-Way, UNR
Mr. Pine reported that Bell Telephone Company has requested
a right-of-way on the Stead Campus, between Stead Boulevard
and Military Road, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
32, T21N R19E, south of the College of Agriculture range
plots, for the installation of underground cable to be
placed at a minimum depth of 3 feet.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval of the right-of-way subject to the concurrence of
the Office of Surplus Property Utilization, HEW.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
23. Approval of Budget Transfer, UNR
President Miller requested approval of the following trans-
fer of funds:
#477 $350 from the Contingency Reserve to the Department
of Engineering Technology, College of Engineering,
to provide for needed supplies.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
24. Terms of Regents
Mr. Hug recalled that AB18, which requires that members of
the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada System be
residents of the sub-districts from which they are elected,
had been signed by the Governor and becomes effective July
1, 1973, as Chapter 183, 1973 Statutes of Nevada. A copy
of the bill was included with the agenda and is filed with
the permanent minutes (identified as Ref. 24). Mr. Hug
noted that this bill provides that at the general election
in 1974, one member of the Board from District #2 (Clark
County) shall be elected for a term of 2 years. The seats
affected by this legislation are those held by Mr. Morris
(representing sub-district A) and Miss Thompson (represent-
ing sub-district C). Also at the general election in 1974,
one member from District #3 (the small counties) shall be
elected for a term of 6 years and one for a term of 2 years.
The seats affected are those held by Mr. Steninger (sub-
district A) and Mr. Jacobsen (sub-district B).
Only one member will be elected in 1974 from District #1,
Washoe County. That seat is presently held by Dr. Lombardi
who represents sub-district B. The term will be 6 years.
Mr. Hug requested that the Board make a determination as to
which sub-district in Clark County will have the 6 year term
in 1974 and which will have the 2 year term, and which sub-
district in the small counties will have the 6 year term
and which will have the 2 year term.
Miss Dungan moved that the sub-district C in Clark County
be for 6 years and sub-district A be for 2 years. Motion
seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without dissent.
Miss Dungan assumed the Chair.
Mr. Jacobsen moved that sub-district A in the small coun-
ties be for 6 years and that sub-district B be for 2 years.
Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen assumed the chair.
25. The Physically Handicapped
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January the Board had
instructed the Administration to identify existing problems
of access for handicapped students and others, to suggest
solutions to those problems, and to present recommendations
designed to avoid such problems in future construction.
Mr. Harry Wood, UNS architect, commented that the Adminis-
tration of the Divisions of the University of Nevada System,
with assistance from the Chancellor's Office, had made in-
vestigations to determine what, if any, corrections must be
made to accommodate the handicapped. Mr. Wood's report was
included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 25 and filed
with permanent minutes). Mr. Wood summarized findings of
his investigation and the details concerned in his report.
26. Amendments to Articulations Agreement
Chancellor Humphrey reported that amendments to the Articu-
lation Agreement had been proposed by the Articulation
Board and were referred to the respective Divisions. No
exceptions had been taken. He noted the inclusion with
the agenda of an amended document (identified as Ref. 26
and filed with permanent minutes). Amendments include
addition of a paragraph #4 to Section 2, which reads as
follows:
Applicants who earn an Associate Degree from the
Community College Division qualify for admission
to a University Division.
(a) The receiving University will evaluate all
University parallel courses attempted at the
Community College (and any other educational
institution attended) and compute an overall
admission grade point average in accordance
with the institution's transfer policy.
(b) If the overall transfer grade point average
computed by the receiving University is less
than C, admission is "on probation" and all
grade point deficiencies must be removed prior
to graduation.
(c) If the admission deficiency is minus 15 grade
points or more below a C average, the student
must earn a C average or better each semester
until the deficiency is reduced to minus 14
grade points or less; otherwise, academic sus-
pension will occur in accordance with the
established regulations governing all students.
A further amendment occurred in Section 4, to revise para-
graph 1 to read:
A student who transfers within the University from a
Community College to a University may choose one of
three catalogs to satisfy the baccalaureate require-
ments.
(a) The catalog in effect for the year of admission
to the Community College provided enrollment is
continuous within the System until completion of
the baccalaureate degree or,
(b) The catalog effective for the year of admission
to a University Division for a baccalaureate
degree or,
(c) The catalog effective for the year of graduation
from a University Division with a baccalaureate
degree.
The combination of the various catalog requirements
is not permitted.
A new paragraph 4 to Section 4 to read:
Credit completed within the University of Nevada System
does not constitute an interruption of the resident
credit regulation in satisfying the minimum on-campus
resident credit requirement for graduation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above
amendments, effective immediately.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
27. Proposed Amendment to University Code
President Miller recalled that at the March meeting of
the Board an amendment to the University Code was pro-
posed. In accordance with the procedure for amendment,
this material was referred to the Senates of the various
Divisions for review, with notice that the proposed
amendment would be placed on the Board's action agenda
in May.
The proposal is to amend Section 5.2.5 of the Code as
follows:
5.2.5 Suspension
(a) For Students: Exclusion for a definite period of time
from attending classes and participating in other Uni-
versity activities as set forth in a notice to the
student. The official transcript of the student shall
be marked "Disciplinary Suspension Effective _________
to ___________"; the parents are notified of the action
for students under majority age.
A new student who is not currently enrolled at the
University and who was not registered during the
previous semester may request that the notation of
disciplinary suspension be removed from his permanent
record when two years have elapsed since the expira-
tion of the student's suspension. Such requests must
be submitted in writing to the President of the Di-
vision. If the request is not granted, the student
may submit another request after one year.
(b) For Employees: Exclusion from assigned duties with
or without pay.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the proposed amendment
has been reported as approved by the UNR Faculty Senate as
a Class A Action, and has been approved by the UNLV Uni-
versity Senate. No exception has been taken by CCD. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval effective July 1, 1973.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
28. Report of Grading Study
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January, 1973 the Board
instructed that the 3 instructional Divisions make a "study
of the feasibility of students being allowed to repeat a
course in which they received a relatively low grade or a
failure, have the previous credits and grade eliminated
from their record and the new credits and new grade placed
in their record.
Reports concerning this review were requested with either
tentative or final recommendation to be made at the May
meeting.
President Donnelly pointed out that Community College
Division grading system does not allow the F grade. Ac-
cordingly, a study by that Division would not seem ap-
propriate.
President Zorn referred to a later item on the agenda
concerning a recommendation from UNLV for discontinuance
of the F grade. He suggested that if approved by the
Board, this will effectively accommodate to the request.
President Miller stated that the grading system is under
study by UNR and that a report will be available at a
later meeting.
29. Proposed Change in Grading System, UNLV
President Zorn recommended that effective Fall, 1973 the
following changes be made for UNLV:
(1) The use of F grade be discontinued and the A, B, C,
D, N and S/N grading system be adopted.
An explanation of the grading system referred to above is
as follows:
A - Superior
B - Above Average
C - Average
D - Below Average
N - No Credit
I - Incomplete
X - Hold Grade (used for research projects extending beyond
the semester)
S - Satisfactory (S/N to be used in Pass/Fail courses)
N Grade - Indicates that the student has failed to complete
a course satisfactorily and will receive no credit
for it.
I Grade - Indicates that a student has not completed all of
the requirements for the course at the end of the
semester with a reason good enough to satisfy the
instructor. Incomplete will revert to a desig-
nated grade after one year if the requirements
have not been made up by that time.
X Grade - Restricted to research projects extending beyond
one semester. At the time the project is suc-
cessfully completed, the instructor will assign
a grade to replace the X.
(2) The point at which a student is put on academic sus-
pension be raised from minus 15 (-15) grade points to
minus 10 (-10) grade points.
President Zorn noted that arguments presented in favor of
eliminating the F grade were:
1. Emphasis placed on achievement, not failure;
2. The student can more easily recover from a
disastrous semester; and
3. More uniformity in grading is expected than
presently occurs with the N and F both available.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval effective Fall,
1973.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried with 3 opposing votes.
30. Approval of Fund Transfer, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfer of funds in the UNS Computing Center:
#720 $5304 from the Contingency Reserve to Operating to
cover additional required operating expenses. A
corresponding transfer has been made to the Con-
tingency Reserve.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
31. Proposed Amendment to By-Laws
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the April meeting the
Board requested Counsel to prepare a proposed amendment to
the By-Laws for preliminary consideration at the May meet-
ing. Such proposed amendment would accomplish the follow-
ing:
1. Article II, Section 2, would reflect 9 members elected
for overlapping terms of 6 years each.
2. Article II, Section 4, would provide for appointment by
the Chairman of committees to consider such matters as
may be referred to them, but would abolish all standing
committees with the exception of the Investment Advisory
Committee.
3. Article V, Section 6, would be amended to eliminate the
requirement for the reading aloud of motions, resolu-
tions and proposals before vote unless requested by a
Regent.
Mr. Hug presented proposed amendments to the By-Laws as
follows:
Article II, Section 2, shall be amended to read as follows:
Composition Section 2. The composition of the
Board and the terms of its members
are prescribed by law.
a. The members are elected by the
people.
b. 9 members are elected, with
overlapping terms of 6 years
each.
Article II, Section 4, shall be amended to read as follows:
Delegation of Section 4. The Chairman shall ap-
Authority to point the Investment Advisory Com-
Committees mittee as a standing committee, with
the membership and responsibilities
as set forth in Article IV, Sections
1 and 2. Special committees may be
appointed from time to time for
specific purposes as provided in
Article IV, Section 3.
ARTICLE IV
Committees of the Board
Investment Section 1. The Board shall have one
Committee standing committee to be known as
the Investment Committee.
a. The Investment Committee shall
consist of at least 3 persons
who are elected members of the
Board and not more than 2 per-
sons as advisory members who
are not elected members of the
Board and who possess special
knowledge, skills and exper-
ience in the field of invest-
ments.
b. The Investment Committee shall
meet as directed by the Board
and when called by the Chairman
of the Committee.
c. Notice of meetings shall be
furnished to all members by the
Chairman of the Committee or the
Secretary to the Board at least
5 days in advance; notice may be
given by voice, mail or tele-
gram. Meetings may be held on
shorter notice by waiver of the
majority of the Committee in
the event of an emergency.
d. A majority of the membership of
the Committee shall constitute
a quorum to transact business.
However, a vote of at least 2
of the Board members shall be
required for official action of
the Committee.
e. Committee members and the Chair-
man of the Committee shall be
appointed by the Chairman of
the Board for a term of 2 years,
or until the next organizational
meeting of the Board.
Reponsibilities Section 2. The Investment Committee
of the Committee shall have the following areas of
responsibility:
a. The formulation and recommenda-
tion for approval by the Board
of appropriate investment poli-
cies to govern the investment
program of the University.
b. The execution of investment and
reinvestment transactions within
the limits of the investment
policies approved by the Board
of Regents, provided that regu-
lar reports of such transactions
shall be made for the informa-
tion of the Board.
Special Section 3. Special committees, with
Committees a specific purpose, and a fixed ten-
ure, may be appointed from time to
time, as deemed necessary by the
Board.
a. Any special committee and its
Chairman shall be appointed by
the Chairman of the Board or
the presiding officer acting in
his stead.
b. There shall not be fewer than 3
members appointed to a special
committee.
c. When a special committee is ap-
pointed for a future assignment,
the members thereof shall be ap-
pointed from those members of
the Board who indicate their
availability for the prescribed
assignment.
d. The Chairman of the Board may
participate as a member of a
special committee but may not
serve as its Chairman.
e. Notice of meetings shall be fur-
nished to all members by the
Chairman of the committee or
the Secretary to the Board at
least 5 days in advance; notice
may be given by voice, mail or
telegram. Meetings may be held
on shorter notice by waiver of
the majority of the committee in
the event of an emergency.
f. Committee action shall be re-
ported to the Board at its next
regular meeting.
g. Action taken by any committee
shall not be binding upon the
Board until approved by the
Board, unless the committee has
been given specific authoriza-
tion to act for the Board.
h. In the event that the Board has
given authorization to act, the
Board may, upon hearing the re-
port of the committee action,
endorse such action by ratifica-
tion. However, lack of ratifi-
cation does not affect the fi-
nality of the committee action.
Article V, Section 6, shall be amended to read as follows:
Reduction of Section 6. At the request of any
Motions Regent, motions, resolutions and
proposals shall be read aloud in
entirety by the Secretary before
being voted upon.
Mr. Morris moved approval of the proposed amendment. Motion
seconded by Miss Thompson, carried without dissent.
In accordance with Board provisions concerning amendment of
Board of Regents By-Laws, this proposal will be resubmitted
to the Board for final approval at the June meeting.
32. Work Program for 1973-74
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the Work Program for General
University Operation for 1973-74, noting that it includes
$33.8 million of which $26.6 million is State appropriated,
a 28.6% increase over the current year. He reported that
a total student enrollment of 19,585 is anticipated for
Fall, 1973, a 16.1% increase over last Fall, and a full-
time equated enrollment of 13,345, an increase of 13.1%.
Chancellor Humphrey requested preliminary review at this
meeting with final action in June.
Mr. K. D. Jessup, Director of Institutional Studies and
Budget, reviewed the procedure followed in the development
of the Work Program. He noted that the first priority was
to provide a 9% increase in compensation for professional
employees. The budget does not include any increase in
student registration fees or out-of-state tuition.
President Miller reported that subsequent to the prepara-
tion of the Work Program, he had developed 3 additional
recommendations for consideration by the Board in the
adoption of the final Work Program:
1. A temporary change in policy concerning indirect cost
recovery to provide that of the total, research grants
will provide 87.5% and training grants will provide
12.5% to be allocated to the general fund.
2. Effective increase in the present registration fee sur-
charge of $120 per semester in School of Medicine
Sciences to $345 per semester, with the resulting in-
come added to registration fee income and the Medical
Sciences budget for 1973-74 be increased by that
amount.
3. Income received from WICHE students accepted into the
Medical School program also be added to the Medical
Sciences budget for 1973-74.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the above recommendations. He
noted that the budget for the System is substantially in-
creased with the exception of UNR and the UNS Computing
Center.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that there are substantial
problems in attempting to work program UNR's appropriation
and efforts have been made to put additional money in to
relieve part of the problem. He reported that the antici-
pated Bankhead-Jones money has been work programmed with
the understanding with the Legislative appropriation
committees that should these funds not be received, the
University is welcome to approach the Interim Finance
Committee for their replacement.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Work Program is presented
as an officer's document with a joint recommendation for
approval.
Dr. Joseph Crowley presented a prepared statement on behalf
of the UNR Faculty Senate, opposing the Work Program for
UNR. (Statement filed with permanent minutes.) Contained
in that statement were the following two resolutions adopted
by the UNR Faculty Senate on Tuesday, May 8, 1973:
1. That the Senate's representative express extreme
concern to the Board of Regents at its next meeting
concerning the financial situation at UNR. (Passed
unanimously.)
2. That the Senate resolves that the present Work
Program severly penalizes the entire University
program, and urgently requests the Regents to seek
additional support from the Interim Finance Com-
mittee for the Medical School, so that this sup-
port does not as now have to be taken from the
rest of the University budget. (Passed with one
vote opposing and two abstaining.)
Additional statements concerning the Work Program were made
by Dr. Don Driggs, Dr. James Richardson, Dr. Ann However,
Dr. Alan Ryall, Dean Robert Gorrell, Dr. Thomas Tucker,
Dean Eleanor Knudson, Mr. Terry Reynolds and Dean George
Smith.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday,
May 12, 1973 at 9:10 A.M.
Discussion resumed on Item #32, Work Program for 1973-74
President Miller presented a prepared statement in support
of the recommended Work Program and in response to state-
ments made by faculty the previous day. He agreed that
UNR is faced with a serious financial situation. Much of
this, he suggested, was brought about by reduced enroll-
ment, a 5.2% increase in total funding and at the same
time the necessity, within that increase, to accommodate
a 9% increase in faculty compensation. (Statement filed
with permanent minutes.)
Additional comments concerning the Work Program were also
made by Vice President Anderson, K. D. Jessup, Dr. Eugene
Grotequt and Mrs. Annette Ezell.
Final action on the Work Program will be scheduled at the
June meeting.
33. Report of Legislative Action
Chancellor Humphrey reported as follows concerning legisla-
tion affecting the University which is not separately re-
ported in the agenda.
1. Operating Budget for 1973-75 biennium was approved in
the same amount as recommended by Governor O'Callaghan,
including adjustments made and agreed to during the
session. This results in a 1973-75 authorization of
$70,737,687. This is $17,101,092 more than the cur-
rent biennial authorization, representing an increase
of 32%.
2. Capital Improvement Program. The Legislature authorized
10 out of 11 projects requested for the 4-year period
1973-77. This is a $25.6 million program. $20 million
of this will come from slot machine tax rebates during
the 4-year period, $2.2 million from a loan from the
general fund which is to be repaid in 1977 from the
slot machine tax rebate fund. $2,030,000 from a revenue
bond issue for UNR's Student Union and the balance from
either cash ($1,390,000) on hand or revenue bond issues.
3. Miscellaneous Legislation of Interest
a. Collective Bargaining. Numerous bills were intro-
duced which would have allowed the University to
bargain with agents of the faculty and for the
State Administration to bargain with agents of the
classified employees. A compromise bill passed
the Senate which was acceptable to the Administra-
tion but it failed in committee in the Assembly.
b. ACR48 authorizes the University to proceed with
planning a Law School at UNLV. This is discussed
in detail elsewhere in the agenda.
c. ACR56 requests the Board of Regents to consider
establishment of a doctoral program in Education,
within existing funds, at UNR and UNLV. These
programs have been approved by the Board subject
to funding at both Universities. We will have a
report on this problem at the June meeting.
d. AB18 requires Regents to reside in sub-district
from which they are elected. Discussed in detail
earlier.
e. AB213 gives State Health Department authority to
inspect UNS Residence Halls and Dining Halls.
This authority was hazy.
f. AB286 removes the Foreign Language Departments
from the 5% restriction on employment of aliens
which applies elsewhere in UNS.
g. AB351 authorizes DRI to do research concerning
solar energy as source of power generation.
h. AB377 provides that permission of State Board of
Examiners is no longer required for out-of-state
travel.
i. AB407 makes the selling of term papers a crime.
j. AB597 appropriates $134,154 to NNCC for furniture
and equipment for new buildings.
k. SCR16 requests the Board of Regents to "extend to
the returning Vietnam veterans enrollment and
other courtesies" and to develop a policy with
respect thereto. We will report further on this
in June.
l. SCR29 requests Governor to appoint committee to
study feasibility of community recreation and
sports facilities in Clark and Washoe counties.
m. SCR30 congratulates the University on its 100th
anniversary.
n. SB48 changes the time frame for required long-term
planning from 10 years to 4 years.
o. SB166 makes workmen's compensation medical coverage
for University athletes permissive instead of man-
datory.
p. SB247 appropriated $100,000 each to UNR and UNLV
for special emergency Campus improvements.
q. SB383 changes in-state per diem from $20 to $25 and
the out-of-state per diem from $25 to $15 plus "a
reasonable room rate" which will be determined by
the State Board of Examiners. It also increases
the private car allowance from 12 cents to 14 cents
per mile when used for the State's convenience and
from 7 1/2 cents to 8 cents per mile when used for
the traveler's convenience. This law allows agen-
cies to adopt regulations to pay less than the
amounts specified "where unusual circumstances
make such rate desirable".
r. SB408 permits acquisition of tax delinquent prop-
erties by the University.
s. SB413 excludes students employed by the University
from unemployment compensation law.
t. SB416 changed name of Elko Community College to
Northern Nevada Community College.
u. SB430 removed restriction on power of Board to sell
or lease University property acquired from the
Federal government.
v. SB445 appropriated $32,000 to University for Agri-
cultural Experiment Station to study application
and use of irrigation water within drainage basins
of Truckee and Carson rivers.
w. SB561 authorizes counties with less than 100,000
population to establish a medical scholarship pro-
gram to "induce students in the medical professions
to return to such counties to practice."
x. SB640 enlarges the State Retirement Board from 5 to
7 members, reduces the vesting period from 15 years
to 10 years and provides for a premium of 7% each
by employee and employer rather than 5% at present.
It also provides that new employees between 36 and
45 shall contribute 9% and if 46 or older they shall
contribute 11%.
y. SB646 appropriates $160,000 to the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources to enable that
Department to contract with DRI to continue the
research project in weather modification and man-
agement known as the Pyramid Lake Project.
z. AB815 which was intended to increase from 6 months
to 12 months the residence requirement for Uni-
versity and College tuition purposes and permit
the Regents to enter into exchange agreements with
other states for Community College students was
defeated.
34. Narcotics Problem at UNLV
Chairman Jacobsen reported that the Regents had met in
Executive Session with representatives of the State Nar-
cotics Agency; however, it was concluded that it was not
an appropriate subject for Executive Session and the meet-
ing was adjourned. The only thing discussed was a report
by President Zorn of the chronological order of events
as related to the incident.
It was agreed in the discussion following that:
1. The Board should be informed concerning this problem
and the Administration should report at a subsequent
meeting the detailed procedures for enforcement;
2. Concern felt by all Regents over the use of news media
in this fashion; opinion was expressed that University
community should not be treated differently from any
other individuals;
3. Disciplinary Rules need review and possible revision to
enable Univeristy to deal with violation of University
regulations which occur concurrently with violation of
criminal law.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the Administration initiate review
in the following 3 areas:
(1) Revision of the Code to provide procedure for handling
concurrent proceedings;
(2) Cooperation with outside authorities in matters involv-
ing the University community; and
(3) A clarification of the circumstances under which a
student may be suspended for disciplinary reasons
pending a hearing.
Motion seconded by Miss Thompson.
Dr. Anderson asked about the reported use of CSUN funds for
bail bond purposes. Mr. Wade explained that 4 students
were given loans for this purpose but had signed agreements
to repay.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that expenditure of public monies
for purposes of individual loans for bail bonds is question-
able. He pointed out that these are fees imposed by the
Regents to be administered in a certain way and recommenda-
tion concerning procedures will be developed and discussed
at a future meeting.
Motion carried without dissent.
35. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid, UNLV
President Zorn recommended that for the 1973-74 academic
year, allocation of grants-in-aid available to UNLV in con-
formity with NRS 396.540 be distributed 50% for athletes,
20% for Music and 30% for other academic areas. The total
number of grants-in-aid available for Fall, 1973 is 157.
Details concerning the distribution of such grants made
was presented with the agenda (identified as Ref. 34 and
filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the allocation
of grants-in-aid as recommended by President Zorn.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried with Miss Dungan opposing.
36. Law School
President Zorn reported that the Legislature has expressed
its conclusion that a Law School is needed in the Univer-
sity of Nevada System, its intent that it be located at
UNLV, and its desire to have more information concerning
the cost. This intent was expressed in ACR48, adopted by
the 1973 Legislature (identified as Ref. 35 and filed with
permanent minutes). He noted that no monies were appro-
priated. He noted also that the resolution states that
the University is "authorized to employ a person who would
be qualified to serve as a Dean of a Law School from (non-
appropriated) funds ... to develop plans for the physical
facilities of a Law School, including a Law Library and
for the faculty and staff ... ".
The resolution provides that the information developed be
submitted to the Regents and to the 1975 Legislature.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board of Regents approve the following plan:
1. Establish a Statewide Law School Advisory Committee to
assist in raising funds for the study and the School
and to review the planning and give the Board of Re-
gents and the Legislature the benefit of its advice.
2. Authorize President Zorn to proceed with planning,
with the objective of completing all planning in time
to include a budget in 1975-77 request for the opening
of a Law School in Fall, 1975, provided the 1975
Legislature appropriates money for this purpose.
3. Authorize President Zorn to employ a Study Director
at which time as sufficient gift monies are received
with which to pay his salary and related costs
through June 30, 1975.
Mr. Morris expressed concern that the provision in sub-
paragraph 2 would imply an obligation on the part of the
Board to establish a Law School and assure its opening by
the Fall of 1975. Following discussion, it was agreed that
this matter would be deferred until after the lunch hour
and that an attempt would be made to restate the recommenda-
tion in sub-paragraph 2.
The Board adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:05 P.M.
Discussion on Item #36 resumed.
The substitute recommendation for sub-paragraph 2 was pre-
sented as follows:
Authorize President Zorn to proceed with preliminary
studies concerning a Law School with objective of
developing sufficient information to enable the Board
of Regents to submit such planning, with their recom-
mendations, to the Governor and the 58th Legislature
in time for a decision on establishment (with related
budget) for a Law School. It is intended that such
planning be processed through faculty and administra-
tive channels prior to review by the Board of Regents.
Further amendment to the establishment of an Advisory Com-
mittee was offered upon motion by Miss Dungan, seconded by
Mrs. Joyce and unanimous vote, to provide that the Com-
mittee should include faculty, students and administrative
representation as well as off-campus representation.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the substitute sub-paragraph 2 be
approved. Mr. Morris seconded, carried without dissent.
Miss Dungan moved approval of the recommendation as amended.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce, carried without dissent.
37. Proposed Changes in Student Classification, UNLV
President Zorn recommended the following changes in the
classificatons of post-baccalaureate students:
(1) Retain the regular graduate standing student who meets
all qualifications for admission to the graduate pro-
gram.
(2) Retain the graduate provisional status for students who
wish to be admitted to the program but who have defi-
ciencies that must be made up before they obtain regu-
lar standing.
(3) Discontinue the use of "Graduate Special" and "Graduate
Transient" to be replaced by a new category to be re-
ferred to simply as "special student".
(4) Retain the present limit of 8 credits or less per
semester for undergraduate "special students" but
allow the special student at the post-baccalaureate
level to petition the Office of Admissions for permis-
sion to carry more than 8 credits and permission will
automatically be granted. (Supporting material identi-
fied as Ref. 37 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Summer,
1973.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
38. Optional Liability Insurance for Students
President Zorn recalled that in March the Board authorized
the inclusion of a rider on the University's liability
policy to provide optional liability coverage for students
in Social Services and Corrections, Nursing and Education
at UNR and UNLV. President Zorn requested that this op-
tional coverage be extended to X-Ray students in the
Department of Radiological Technology at UNLV. The fee
would be $10 per student per semester and would be assessed
those students selecting the coverage.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
39. Proposed Additions to Physical Education Complex
Construction Project
President Zorn reported that the contract for the con-
struction of this facility is $4,854,300, which is approxi-
mately $170,000 less than the approved constuction budget.
This gives the University the opportunity to reinstate
certain construction items that were deleted earlier as
well as shift funds from the construction budget to the
equipment budget for fear that the construction costs
would deplete the funds available.
President Zorn reported that he had asked University staff
to list items in order of priority for incorporation into
the project. He noted that all of the items are directly
related to the total Physical Education Complex and, in
general, restore to the Complex items that were omitted
or deleted earlier.
President Zorn recommended the following major items be
included:
1. Signal generator for clock correction
2. A scoreboard and timing device for the Natatorium
3. Mercury vapor lightning fixtures in lieu of fluorescent
in the Gymnasia
4. A tempered glass backwall in the championship handball
court
5. Additional landscaping, irrigation and fencing through
the Physical Education Complex
6. Site lighting
President Zorn also requested that $75,000 be shifted from
construction funds to furniture and equipment costs, noting
that an itemized list of equipment has been prepared and
has been approved.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Administration be authorized to request the State Planning
Board to call for costs and subsequently issue a change
order to increase the construction contract in an amount
not to exceed $170,000 for the purpose of incorporating
some or all of the above mentioned items. Although con-
struction project change orders are not usually referred
to the Board, Chancellor Humphrey noted that this one is
major and it seems reasonable to discuss the matter and
seek the Board's concurrence.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
40. Phase II, Law Enforcement Program, UNLV
President Zorn recalled that at the June, 1973 meeting, the
Board approved Phase I of the Law Enforcement Program pro-
posal. He noted the inclusion with the agenda of a Phase
II presentation which he recommended for approval and ini-
tiation at UNLV. President Donnelly noted that the Phase
II for Law Enforcement at UNLV provides for the continua-
tion of an Associate Degree program in Law Enforcement.
He recalled that at the time of the Phase I presentation
by UNLV the Board had instructed that when the Phase II
presentation of the Law Enforcement Program was made by
UNLV, the 3 instructional Divisions would discuss the Law
Enforcement Programs and specific recommendations would be
made concerning placement of Associate Degree Programs and
the integration of these programs with baccalaureate pro-
grams. He requested that discussion of the Phase II pro-
posal for Law Enforcement at UNLV be deferred until after
the discussion had occurred.
Chancellor Humphrey agreed and requested the matter be
tabled until June.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried with Mr. Morris opposing.
41. American Studies Program, Phase II, UNLV
President Zorn recalled that at the April, 1973 meeting
the Board approved a modified Phase I presentation for a
proposed American Studies Program. He requested that,
since there are no budgeting considerations and the courses
are available, this also be considered as substituting for
the Phase II presentation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval and initiation
of the degree program at UNLV in Fall, 1973.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
42. Transfer of Funds, UNLV
President Zorn requested approval of the following transfer
of funds:
#73-93 $1400 from Contingency Reserve to Foreign Languages
to provide funds to cover part-time employees for
the remainder of this fiscal year.
#73-94 $500 from Contingency Resrve to Foreign Languages
to provide funds for operating expenses for the
balance of this fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
43. Central Heating Plant Bids, UNR
President Miller reported that the State Planning Board
had opened bids April 24 for modification to the Central
Heating Plant pumping and flow regulation system. Bids
were as follows:
Reno Sheet Metal Co. $11,469
Hillcrest Plumbing 12,484
Savage & Son 20,101
President Miller recommended concurrence in award of the
contract to Reno Sheet Metal. Chancellor Humphrey con-
curred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
44. UNR Main Station Farm Improvements
President Miller requested approval of the expenditures of
$45,200 from the Experimental Station Research Facility Fund
to improve the feed lot area on the Main Station Farm. The
money would be allocated as follows:
Prefab metal building 60' x 144'
(to be used as protection) $25,000
Steel tubing corrals 10,000
Cattle waterers 2,000
Water lines, 2" copper, 500' 1,250
Drain lines, 8" transite, 1,000' 3,290
Select fill, 800 tons 3/4" rock 2,200
Concrete for walkway & feed area 1,460
Total $45,200
President Miller noted that bids would be called for as
required. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
45. Protest of Utility Rate Increases
Vice President Pine reported that Sierra Pacific Power
Company has filed a rate increase request which, if ap-
proved, would cost UNR $103,000 for the 1973-74, a 22%
increase. President Miller recommended that the Univer-
sity join Washoe County, Washoe County School District
and the cities of Sparks and Reno in opposing the in-
crease and that the services of a utility consultant be
secured in cooperation with these other agencies at a
cost not to exceed $2000 for UNR. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
46. Increase in Student Fee for General University Extension,
UNR
President Miller recommended that effective immediately,
General University Extension course fees be increased from
$19 to $22 per credit. In support of the recommended in-
crease in fee, President Miller submitted a memorandum
from Dean Robert G. Whittlemore, General University Ex-
tension (memorandum identified as Ref. 47 and filed with
permanent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
47. Proposed Gift of Gund Ranch
President Miller recalled that at the April 13 Board meet-
ing, the Board had received information concerning the
proposed gift to the University of the Gund Ranch in Elko
County. President Miller reported the College of Agricul-
ture has entered into negotiations concerning details of
this proposed gift and that Mr. Gund had met with officials
of the University on May 3, 1973. The College of Agri-
culture has concluded that the gift will be of value to
the University; however, the details of water rights and
the description of the gift itself are still being deter-
mined.
Final recommendation on the gift will be available to the
Board of Regents at their June meeting in Las Vegas.
48. UNLV By-Laws
President Zorn reported that the UNLV By-Laws had been
approved by the University faculty and had been referred
to University Counsel for review and would be presented
to the Board at the June meeting for action.
49. Interim Funding, Capital Improvement Program
Chancellor Humphrey reported that William Hancock, State
Planning Board, had requested Board of Regents concurrence
in the award of design contracts for capital improvements
and an assurance that the Board would stand behind these
contracts financially, if necessary, between now and July
1, 1973 at which time the capital improvement monies be-
come available. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of this concept and commitment of such funds as might be
necessary from the Board of Regents Special Project Fund.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
50. New Business
1. Miss Dungan commented on a letter which had been re-
ceived from the Nevada Association of Health, Physical
Education and Recreation requesting consideration by
the University of a certified recreation major or
minor course of study. She requested that this request
be referred to the University Administration.
President Zorn reported that this matter is being
studied by UNLV and he would be prepared to bring back
a report at a later meeting.
President Donnelly also reported that this is a very
popular 2-year program and that he would bring back a
report as the information is developed.
President Miller reported that UNR does not presently
have a program in this area, but has many courses
being offered in the field of recreation and he will
bring back a report at a later meeting.
2. Miss Dungan requested consideration by the Administra-
tion of the possibility of an interdisciplinary program
to be offered during a field trip, possibly 6 to 8 weeks
on either a bus or a boat. It was agreed that the in-
structional Division would review this and report back
at a subsequent meeting.
3. Mr. Morris suggested that some attention be given to the
review of various University of Nevada forms requiring
signatures by less than 21 year old students in re-
lation to legislation conferring majority on 18 year
olds.
4. Mr. Jacobsen requested a study of the duplication of
programs within the University of Nevada System.
5. Mr. Jacobsen suggested some attention be given to the
consideration of structured discussions between Regents
and faculty.
51. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi reported that the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee had met on Wednesday, May 9 in Las Vegas to receive
presentations by 3 banks with Trust Departments in Las
Vegas, for the management of a $1 million endowment fund.
Dr. Lombardi presented the following recommendation of the
Investment Advisory Committee:
That the Valley Bank of Nevada be selected for the
administration of the endowment fund established as
a result of the De Vos Estate distribution.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the recommendation of the
Investment Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
52. Information Agenda
All business on the regular agenda was concluded and the
information agenda was considered. The information agenda
included the following and is on file in the Chancellor's
Office.
1. Foreign Travel Report
2. Report of Disciplinary Cases
3. Purchase in Excess of $8000
4. Report of Budget Transfers
5. Progress of University Projects Report
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
05-11-1973