May 13-14, 1967
05-13-1967
Pages 99-135
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
May 13, 1967
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Travis Lounge
of the Student Union building, Reno Campus. Present were Regents
Anderson, Bell, Grant, Hug, Jacobsen, Lombardi, Magee and Smith;
President Armstrong, Vice Presidents Humphrey and Mordy;
Chancellors Miller and Moyer, Mr. Ed Olsen, Mr. Dan Walsh and
Mr. Ed Pine. Present from the Press were Miss Pat Rogero and
Mrs. Mimi La Plante.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Anderson at 9:30 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Smith and unani-
mous vote, the minutes of the meeting of April 8 were
approved as distributed.
2. Proposed Patent Policy
Discussion was continued from the Administrative and Person-
nel Committee of the proposed patent policy statement as
approved by the University Council, Reno Campus, and by the
Nevada Southern University Senate. Dean Anderson was pres-
ent at the request of the Board to discuss some of the
statements in the policy which were in question. Several
of the Regents present expressed concern that no procedure
was outlined in the policy statement which provided for
the distribution of proceeds to the inventory covered under
Item VI. It was felt that if the same distribution as out-
lined in Item VIII is to apply in all cases, the policy
statement should make it clar. There was further concern
expressed concerning the language of the document in that
it applied only to University personnel employed subsequent
to the date of the adoption of the document.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Magee, carried unani-
mously that the patent policy statement be referred back
to the Administration for further study and clarification
on points discussed and that a patent policy be developed
that would apply to all University personnal as of the
effective date of the adoption of the document.
3. Faculty Organization Plan of the Northern Campus
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the Faculty Organization Plan of the
Northern Campus, as set forth in Faculty Policy Bulletin
#67-10, be approved as submitted.
4. Distinction at Graduation
A recent Class A action by the Reno Campus University
Council, reported to the Faculty in Faculty Policy Bulletin
#67-9, and further clarified in Faculty Information Bulletin
#67-9, concerning the conferring of Distinction at Gradua-
tion was presented to the Board for approval. Approval of
this recommendation would result in the following wording
for the statement in the General Catalog:
"Distinction at Graduation: At Commencement, each graduat-
ing senior whose grade point average is 3.750 or higher
shall receive the Bachelor's Degree with High Distinction.
Each graduating senior whose grade point average is 3.500
or higher but less than 3.750 shall receive the Bachelor's
Degree with Distinction. To be eligible for these awards,
students transferring from other institutions must have a
grade point average of 3.750 or higher for High Distinction
(3.500 or higher but less than 3.750 for Distinction) on
transfer credits accepted by the University of Nevada and
also a grade point average of 3.750 or higher for High
Distinction (3.500 or higher but less than 3.750 for
Distinction) on credits earned in residence at the
University."
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
5. Open Meeting Law
As a result of reports in the Press that the Board of Re-
gents were holding closed meetings in violation of the
Nevada Open Meeting Law, Chairman Anderson reviewed for
the Regents Attorney General's Opinion No. 380, dated
January 31, 1967, which states "NRS 396.100 applies to
formal assemblages of the whole Board of Regents as a
deliberative body wherein there is joint official delib-
eration and action. This would not include committee
meetings conducted by less than the whole Board, for the
purposes of studying matters that may be presented to the
whole Board for official action."
6. Report of the Administrative and Personnel Committee Meeting
of May 12, 1967
Mrs. Magee presented the following recommendations of the
Administrative and Personnel Committee:
(1) Separation of Sociology and Anthropology Departments
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that effective July 1, 1967
the present Department of Sociology and Anthropology
become two Departments.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved.
(2) Appointment of Acting Dean of Graduate School, Reno
Campus
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board the appointment of Dr. Robert Gorrell as
Acting Dean of Graduate School, Reno Campus, during
the sabbatical leave of Dean Thomas O'Brien for the
academic year 1967-68.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation of the Committee be approved.
(3) Change in Status and Salary Change for Mr. Roland
Dick, General University Extension
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that Mr. Roland Dick's status
be changed from Instructor to Lecturer and that his
salary for 1967-68 be set at Rank II, Step 4, $10,590.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(4) Salary Adjustments for Dean Sam Basta and Dr. Robert
Whittemore, Office of Student Affairs, Reno Campus
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that the 1967-68 salary for Dean Sam
Basta be set at $16,050 and that the 1967-68 salary
for Dr. Robert Whittemore be set at $12,930.
(These salary adjustments were requested to correct an
inaccurate projection in the master list for 1967-68
approved at the April meeting.)
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
(5) Salary Adjustment for Harry Wolf, Nevada Technical
Institute
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the Committee recommend to the Board
that Mr. Wolf's salary for 1967-68 be adjusted to
$11,370 as recognition of increased responsibility
and compensation for change of duties.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation of the Committee be approved.
(6) Salary Adjustment for Dr. Donald E. Schmiedel, NSU
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend to the
Board that Dr. Schmiedel's 1967-68 salary be adjusted
downward one step to $9,150 from that earlier approved
because of a change in assignment. Dr. Schiedel will
not assume the duties of Department Chairman as
originally intended.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
(7) Sick Leave for Mary Hope Westbrook, Lecturer in
English, Reno Campus
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that Miss Westbrook be granted extend-
ed sick leave from April 12, 1967 until her recovery,
or until the end of her present contract.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(8) Leave of Absence without Salary for Floyd Edsall,
Associate Professor and Coach, Department of Health,
P. E. and Recreation, Reno Campus
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that Mr. Floyd Edsall be granted leave
of absence without salary for the 1967-68 academic
year for the purpose of attending the U. S. Army War
College.
(9) Leave of Absence without Salary for Katherine Fowler,
Desert Research Institute
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that Mrs. Katherine Fowler be granted a
leave of absence without salary for the 1967-68 fiscal
year to work on her Ph. D. at the University of Pitts-
burgh.
(10) Extension of Leave of Absence without Salary for Dr.
Lillian Overland, Desert Research Institute
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend to the
Board that Dr. Lillian Overland be granted an exten-
sion of her leave without pay until July 1, 1967.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
unanimously that the recommendations of the Committee con-
cerning leave of absence without salary for Floyd Edsall
and Katherine Fowler and extension of leave for Dr. Overland
be approved.
(11) Promotion to Emeritus, Claude W. Hammond, Mackay
School of Mines, Reno Campus
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that Professor Hammond be promoted to
Associate Professor of Metallurgy, Emeritus, effective
July 1, 1967.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(12) University of Nevada Purchasing Policy, Resolution
No. 67-5
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend to the
Board the adoption of the proposed Purchasing Policy.
RESOLUTION #67-5
University of Nevada Purchasing Policy
WHEREAS, Chapter 124, Statutes of Nevada 1967, exempts
the University of Nevada, including its Desert Re-
search Institute, from the general provisions of the
State Purchasing Act (Chapter 333, Nevada Revised
Statutes) and provides that the University may use
the State Purchasing Division on a voluntary basis
for any purchase, and further, that it "shall uti-
lize the facilities of the purchasing division to
obtain:
"1. All items procured by the purchasing division by
open-end contracts, including without limitation
motor vehicles, petroleum products, tires, tubes
batteries and selected office furniture; and
"2. Purchasing division warehouse items catalogued
and in stock;" and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents wishes to provide the
most economical purchasing procedure possible consis-
tent with reasonably rapid delivery, quality, dura-
bility and other factors affecting service and use as
required by the using Department of the University;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Re-
gents states that its purchasing policy is as follows:
1. Board Approval Required. No purchase order ex-
ceeding $5,000 may be issued until approved by
the Board of Regents.
2. In-State Preference. To the extent practicable,
service, price and quality being considered, all
purchases shall be made from vendors within the
State. The University Purchasing Department and
Desert Research Institute, when making direct
purchases, shall follow the provisions of Chapter
420, Statutes of Nevada 1967, which provides as
follows:
A. In awarding contracts for furnishing supplies,
materials or equipment either directly or
through a contractor or subcontractor, to the
State of Nevada or any political subdivision
thereof, to be paid for from public funds, a
bidder who furnishes such commodities produced
or manufactured in the State shall be awarded
the contract in preference to any competing
bidder who furnishes such commodities not
produced or manufactured in the State whenever
the bid of the competing bidder, taking into
consideration comparative quality and suita-
bility is less than:
(1) Five percent lower, if the amount of the
bid is less than $50,000.
(2) Two and one-half percent lower, if the
amount of the bid is $50,000 or more, but
less than $500,000.
(3) One and one-half percent lower, if the
amount of the bid is $500,000 or more.
B. In awarding contracts for furnishing supplies,
materials or equipment, either directly or
through a contractor or subcontractor, to the
State of Nevada or any political subdivision
thereof, the contract shall be awarded to a
bidder who furnishes such commodities supplied
by a dealer who is a resident of the State and
who has for not less than 2 successive years
immediately prior to submitting the bid paid
State and County taxes within the State on a
stock of materials of the kind offered and
reasonably sufficient in quantity to meet the
requirements of customers from such stock, in-
stead of shipping stock into the State to fill
orders previously taken, in preference to a
competing bidder who furnishes such commodi-
ties not supplied by such a resident dealer
whenever the bid of the competing bidder, tak-
ing into consideration comparative quality and
suitability, is less than:
(1) Five percent lower, if the amount of the
bid is less than $50.000.
(2) Two and one-half percent lower, if the
amount of the bid is $50,000 or more, but
less than $500,000.
(3) One and one-half percent lower, if the
amount of the bid is $500,000 or more.
C. When and to the extent that there is a con-
flict with any applicable Federal statute or
regulation the above in-state preference
regulation shall not apply.
3. Vendors List. The University Purchasing Depart-
ment shall maintain a list of all persons and
firms who wish to bid on University purchases.
The list shall be classified by type of item sup-
plied. Invitations to bid shall be sent to all
who have requested to be placed on the list and to
such others as may be determined necessary to
stimulate competition.
4. Basic Purchasing Procedure. All material, sup-
plies and equipment shall be purchased from the
lowest and best bidder after giving due consider-
ation to quality, availability and service.
A. Single item or conglomerate purchases from a
single vendor, the estimated cost of which
exceeds $1,000 shall be purchased after:
(1) the Purchasing Department advertises for
bids at least once in a newspaper of gen-
eral circulation in the area of the
Campus to be supplied and not less than
10 days prior to opening bids;
(2) gives written notice to all pertinent
vendors on the "vendors list"; and
(3) publicly opens, reads aloud and records
sealed bids.
B. All other purchases shall be made by the Pur-
chasing Department after following generally
accepted purchasing procedures for the econom-
ical and timely procurement of materials, sup-
plies and equipment. Written records of all
formal bids of informal "quotes" shall be made
and retained for five years.
C. With the written permission of the Vice Presi-
dent-Finance the procedure described in "B"
above may be followed for purchases of $1,000
or more if an emergency exists which, if not
resolved, might endanger the health and safety
of students or employees of the University or
the general public. In any such case a full
written record shall be made of the circum-
stances.
D. There shall be Purchasing Departments on both
the University of Nevada Campus and the Nevada
Southern University Campus.
5. Desert Research Institute Purchases.
A. Open-end contract items and items catalogued
and in stock in the State Purchasing Division
warehouse shall be procured by use of regular
University purchase orders through the Univer-
sity Purchasing Department.
B. The Desert Research Institute may make other
purchases from non-appropriated funds in
either of the following ways:
(1) In conformity with general University
purchasing procedures through the Univer-
sity Purchasing Department; or
(2) A Desert Research Institute project
principal investigator may use a special
Desert Research Institute purchase order
without going through the University Pur-
chasing Department. The special Desert
Research Institute purchase order must
clear the Controller's Office for encum-
brance purposes. The Director of the
Desert Research Institute may require a
principal investigator to file a memoran-
dum of justification for such purchases.
6. Scientific Equipment. Faculty may designate the
specific manufacturer of scientific equipment or-
dered but the Purchasing Department shall have the
responsibility of securing competition of vendors
whenever possible.
7. Printing. All printing orders shall be processed
through the University Press and Publications Of-
fice (Reno) or the Director of Publications and
Press Relations (NSU). At the discretion of
either of these offices printing orders may be
referred to the University Purchasing Department.
Printing shall be purchased with due consideration
given to quality, availability, economy and serv-
ice and in conformity with the following:
A. All provisions of the Nevada Revised Statues
pertaining to printing and the State Printing
Office shall be observed. In those situations
where University printing cannot be performed
by the State Printing Office, the University
may solicit private printing upon written
permission of the State Printing Office.
B. Except as provided below, all single item or
conglomerate purchases from a single vendor,
estimated cost of which exceeds $1,000, shall
be purchased only after solicitation of at
least three written bids.
C. Hard-cover books published by the University
Press, the estimated cost of which exceeds
$5,000, shall be contracted for only after
solicitation of at least three written bids.
D. Printing costing less than the above described
limits may be purchased without competitive
estimates after following generally accepted
printing purchasing procedures for the econom-
ical and timely procurement of printing.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be ap-
proved by the Board.
(13) Work Program for 1967-68
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried with-
out dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board the approval and adoption of the 1967-68
Work Program as prepared by Mr. Humphrey and recom-
mended by President Armstrong.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried unani-
mously that the Work Program for 1967-68 be adopted as
presented. Special note was taken of the recommendations
contained in the following transmittal letter from Mr.
Humphrey:
The Legislature provided 11 separate appropriations for
University operations for 1967-68; however, one appro-
priation for classified and technical salary adjustments
and hospitalization insurance adjustments was for alloca-
tion amoung 4 other functional areas. The summary of the
$16,364,784 of appropriations and authorized expenditures
work programmed for FY 1967-68 is on the schedule follow-
ing this transmittal letter.
No transfers are legally possible between separate appro-
priations. Should emergencies arise solutions must be
found within the specific functional budget group. This
problem, coupled with the modest contingency reserves es-
tablished in the 2 educational program areas and the com-
plete lack of contingency reserves in Statewide Programs
(Research and Extension) and General Administration, em-
phasizes the need for effective position control. I recom-
mend that the Board of Regents be requested to reaffirm the
policy that all salary savings in all salary accounts ac-
cruing after professional contracts are issued shall revert
to the appropriate contingency reserve. Transfers from
the contingency reserve would be processed as at present;
i. e., approval of the cognizant Chancellor, the President
and, if over $2,000, the Board of Regents.
The Executive Budget included a revenue account of $168,000
which was 100% of the research indirect cost allocation
rather than the 25% budgeted by the University. The Legis-
lature, in establishing the authorized expenditure for
the educational program areas, did not decrease the total
revenue estimate; however, a special letter of Legislative
intent was issued which concurred in the Board of Regents'
earlier resolution to credit 25% of indirect costs to Educa-
tional Programs. I have provided the mechanics for the
solution of this apparent conflict of instructions by budg-
eting the total authorized expenditure in Educational Pro-
grams located at the University of Nevada and establishing
a $126,000 (i. e., 75% of $168,000) "Reserve for Desert
Research Institute Indirect Costs". This will allow the
current practice of allocation of this revenue to continue
and 25% will be credited to Educational Programs located
at the University of Nevada and the remaining 75% will be
available to the project leader and the Desert Research
Institute as at present.
It will be noted that the Nevada Southern Technical Insti-
tute was not included in the authorized expenditure act.
This resulted from the fact that the budget submitted did
not include any receipts from student fees or Federal sub-
ventions. The proposed Work Program budgets the Federal
subvention now anticipated; however, student fees will be
accumulated and budgeted in FY 1968-69 as an opening cash
balance.
Also worthy of note is the fact that the Agricultural Ex-
periment Station and Agricultural Extension Service both
anticipate larger non-appropriated monies than provided
in the authorized expenditure act and FY 1967-68 work
programs have been increased accordingly.
I recommend the approval of the attached Fiscal Year 1967-68
Work Programs and adoption by the Board of Regents.
(14) Social Science Building Furniture
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend to the
Board that President Armstrong be empowered to concur
on behalf of the University in the award of the pur-
chase order for the furniture for the Effie Mona Mack
Social Science building by the State Purchasing Divi-
sion and the State Planning Board. This recommenda-
tion is made to expedite the award of the purchase
order since the bids will be opened May 24 and the
Board is not scheduled to meet until June 2.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried by
roll call vote that the reommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(15) Purchase in Excess of $5,000
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board the approval of the following purchase
in excess of $5,000: A Read-Write Incremental Magnet-
ic Tape Recorder for $6,000 for the Laboratory of
Atmospheric Physics, Desert Research Institute. This
tape deck must be compatible with the PDP-8 computer
and will be fabricated to specification by Precision
Instrument Company of Palo Alto. It was noted that
the U. S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclama-
tion has authorized this purchase under contract
#14-06-D-5995.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried by roll
call vote that the recommendation of the Committee be ap-
proved by the Board.
(16) NSU Library Drapes
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend that the
Board concur in the award of a bid by the William
Morrow Company of Sacramento in the amount of $6,006
to provide drapes for the addition of the NSU Library.
It was noted that the only other legal bid received
was from Town and Country Interiors (Las Vegas) for
$8,347.87. The State Purchasing Division has recom-
mended the award to William Morrow Company.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
(17) Transfer of Funds
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the Committee recommend to the
Board the approval of the following transfers of funds
to the Stead Campus Buildings and Grounds:
1. $5,374.52 from the Board of Regents Special Proj-
ects (1-51-4056) which is the balance of income to
be earned by the account before June 30.
2. The total available in the following unrestricted
endowment income accounts before June 30 estimated
as follows:
Miscellaneous or Anonymous (1-51-5001) 885.70
Alice Dimmitt (1-51-7002) 5,088.32
Lowell Daniels (1-51-7003) 380.36
Hayden Ellicott (1-51-7004) 6,253.78
A. B. Christensen (1-51-7005) 5,503.32
$18,111.48
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried unani-
mously that the transfer of funds be approved as recommended
by the Committee.
(18) Increase in Board and Room Rates
The following recommendation from Vice President
Humphrey was approved by the Committee and in turn
recommended to the Board of Regents for approval:
Present Proposed
Rate Rate Incr %
University of Nevada
Dining Commons
Academic Semester
(20 meals week) $285 $310 $25 8.8
Daily Cash Rate
(Summer) 2.90 3.15 .25 8.6
Per Meal Cash Rate
Breakfast .65 .75 .10 15.0
Lunch .90 1.00 .10 11.1
Dinner (regular) 1.35 1.40 .05 3.7
Sunday Dinner 1.35 1.50 .15 11.1
Steak Dinner 1.35 1.75 .40 29.6
A La Carte
Breakfast (no a la carte)
Lunch
Entree, incl. salad .55 .65 .10 18.2
Beverage .10 .15 .05 50.0
Soup .10 .15 .05 50.0
Dessert .15 .20 .05 33.3
Dinner (no a la carte)
Nye Hall - Semester 125a 140a 15 12.0
All other Halls
(Semester) 115a 140b 25 21.7
Summer and other use: (per day)
1 or 2 days 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0
3 to 6 days 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
1 to 6 days, special maid
service 3.50 5.00 1.50 42.9
7 days or more 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
7 days or more, w/special
maid service 3.50 5.00 1.50 42.9
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
a = plus $14 per semester for telephone service
b = plus $8 per semester for telephone service in
White Pine and Juniper
Nevada Southern University
Dining Commons
Academic Semester $285 $310 $25 8.8
Per Meal Cash Rate
Breakfast .65 .75 .10 15.0
Lunch .90 1.00 .10 11.1
Dinner 1.35 1.40 .05 3.7
Steak Dinner 1.50 1.75 .25 16.7
No a la carte service except in Snack Bar
Residence Hall 1.25 1.40 .15 12.0
Summer and other use: (per day)
1 or 2 days 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0
3 to 6 days 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
1 to 6 days, special maid
service 3.50 5.00 1.50 42.9
7 days or more 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
7 days or more, w/special
maid service 3.50 5.00 1.50 42.9
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
Nevada Technical Institute (Stead)
Dining Hall- Semester $285(7-d) $220(5-d)
Daily Cash Rate 2.90 3.15 .25 8.6
Per Meal Cash Rate
Breakfast .65 .75 .10 15.0
Lunch .90 1.00 .10 11.1
Dinner 1.35 1.40 .05 3.7
No a la carte service except as may be provided on
weekends
Residence Halls $115 $140 $25 21.7
(Semester)
1 or 2 days 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0
3 to 6 days 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
1 to 6 days, special maid
service 3.50 3.50
7 days or more 1.50 2.00 .50 33.3
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
7 days or more, w/special
maid service 3.50 day 3.50 day
+ meal ticket + meal ticket
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously that the increase in board and room rates as set
forth in the above statement be approved.
7. Report of the Plant and Property Committee Meeting of
May 12, 1967
Mr. Jacobsen reported the following recommendations of the
Plant and Property Committee:
(1) Easement for Sierra Pacific Power Company
It was recommended that an easement be granted to
Sierra Pacific Power Company across University property
in order that a gas line might be installed to the
central heat plant.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that an easement be granted to Sierra
Pacific Power Company across University property in
order that a gas line might be installed to the central
heat plant.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(2) Student Union Building, NSU
Mr. James Mc Daniel, Architect, presented the following
revisions in the plans, specifications and scope of
work for the Student Union building at Nevada Southern
University in order to arrive at the base bid:
Delete the following from the Scope of Work. Items are
in reference to Items Used in Contractors proposal for
a negotiated contract:
A : Substitute Vinyl Asbestos for Carpet $ 32,000
B-1: Delete Parking 40,000
B-2: Delete Parking 54,000
C : Delete Outside Pools 13,000
D-1: Delete Landscaping 89,000
E : Substitute Marblecrete for Stone 19,000
F : Substitute Accoustic Tile 4,300
G : Delete Mall Sidewalk 3,000
H : Delete Part of Lower Kitchen 15,000
J : Marblecrete for Concrete 12,000
M : Delete Heat Detectors 3,300
O : Delete Dome Lights 450
P : Delete Kitchen Equipment 37,000
Adjustment to Alternates B-1, B-2 and D-1
to include certain work 15,660
Total Alternates $306,390
The following items are changes to the original draw-
ings, specifications and are to revise same:
1. Change Handrail $ 10,050
2. Change Doors to Paint Grade 1,876
3. Delete Terrazzo 14,254
4. Delete Marble 6,780
5. Delete Ramps Substitute Concrete Stairs
(this includes $6,000 allowance for stairs
for purposes of budget) 18,073
6. Delete Brick Paving (Courtyard) 7,183
7. Delete Automatic Doors to Kitchen 3,183
8. Delete Marblecrete 6,600
9. Delete Screen Wall in Courtyard 2,489
10. Delete Portion of North Plaster Wall 1,590
11. Redesign Dome 5,000
12. Change Hardware 8,900
13. Change Stage Platform (this may be further
modified) ---
15. Change Accoustical Tile 1,000
16. Delete Thickened Slab Edges 6,477
17. Delete Passenger Elevator 12,660
18. Install Carpet on E. Wall Ballroom ADD 2,510
19. Install Carpet Stair #1 ADD 1,179
20. Install Carpet in Lounges ADD 8,165
21. Use Pine in lieu of Birch on Doors 1,822
22. Plumbing Changes 4,711
23. Mechanical Changes 3,216
24. Electrical Changes 9,527
Total Modifications $113,694
Recap. Base Bid $1,894,000
1. Alternate 306,390
1,587,610
2. Modifications 113,694
1,473,916
Budget 1,435,000
Over $ 38,916
It was agreed that the State Planning Board was to make
additional modifications in order that the contract
price would not exceed $1,435,000. These deductions
could include addition to present dining hall, interior
pool, louvres and modification of stairs.
Chancellor Moyer stated that these revisions had been
discussed with the students and they are in agreement.
An additional $190,000 will be needed to complete the
landscaping, parking and roadway. Chancellor Moyer
stated that this item will have top priority in a
request to the next legislative session.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board the approval of the present plans as revised
for the Student Union building at Nevada Southern
University and that the bid be awarded to J. A. Tiberti
Construction Company, Inc. at a negotiated price of
$1,435,000. Attorney General to approve this award.
Mr. Jacobsen stated that in reference to the contract for
the Student Union building at NSU, he wished to point out
that the University's original construction budget was in
the amount of $1,140,000. He further stated that the Plant
and Property Committee on May 12 approved a budget of
$1,435,000. The total project budget is for $1,725,000.
Mr. Jacobsen continued by saying, "In presenting this
project for final approval to the Board, I want to point
out that a negotiated contract will leave the University
with a building less complete than the Board had in mind
when we approved the final plan.
"The architect, Jim Mc Daniel, represented to the Plant and
Property Committee that if the project were redesigned to
be re-bid, that the same items deleted or changed in the
negotiated contract would be deleted or changed in the
revised plans.
"We were assured by both the architect and Bill Hancock,
State Planning Board Manager, that they believed that the
cost of the negotiated contract is equitable and substan-
tially near the price that would result from the usual re-
bidding process. We were also assured that the unsuccess-
ful bidders take no exception to this procedure.
"The State Planning Board Manager has stated that the At-
torney General has previously approved the concept of
negotiating downward with the lowest bidder.
"Chancellor Moyer has stated that he and his staff are
satisfied with the revised plans and he is anxious for
final approval. He assures us that he has discussed this
with the students at NSU who will be using and largely
paying for this facility and they find it acceptable.
"Chancellor Moyer has told us that he is aware of the need
to landscape the whole area surrounding this facility, to
complete the roadway to Maryland Parkway, and to have the
parking lot, all at a cost of approximately $190,000. He
stated that this item will have top priority in his request
to the Board of Regents in developing the next capital
improvement program. In view of these assurances and
after much deliberation, and subject to the final review
of the State Planning Board and the Attorney General, the
Plant and Property Committee voted to approve the nego-
tiated contract and I move that this action now become the
action of the Board of Regents."
Seconded by Mr. Grant, carried unanimously.
(3) North Virginia Street and Ring Road
Mr. John Bawden, State Highway Engineer, reported on
the meeting with the Reno Chamber of Commerce Commit-
tee of Roads and Streets and the Plant and Property
Committee of the Board of Regents held on April 20,
1967, concerning the widening of North Virginia Street
from Ninth Street to the junction of North Virginia
Street and Sierra Street. It was agreed that the
present restriction of requiring the staff of the
University to endeavor to have Sierra Street designat-
ed as U. S. 395 be lifted and that in addition further
study be given as to other feasible plans including
one that would involve possibly one way traffic on
Virginia and Sierra Streets be considered.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Smith, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that the Administration be instructed to
bring back definite recommendations no later than 60
days and to include recommendations for decreasing
traffic and for the safety of students.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Smith, carried with-
out dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(4) Fine Arts Building, Nevada Southern University
Subject to approval of the Board of Regents, the State
Planning Board has recommended James B. Mc Daniel as
the architect for the Fine Arts building at Nevada
Southern University.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Smith, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board the approval of the recommendation of the
State Planning Board that Mr. James Mc Daniel be desig-
nated as architect for the Fine Arts building at Nevada
Southern University, and that the State Planning Board
be advised of the action of the Board.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(5) Selection of Architect, Chemistry Building, NSU
The State Planning Board has voted to hold an architec-
tural competition for this project. The State Planning
Board, in cooperation with the University, will write
the program from which three architects will prepare
schematics. The schematics will be submitted to a jury
of five persons consisting of three architects (one of
whom will be Mr. Hancock, State Planning Board Manager)
the Chairman of the State Planning Board and a Univer-
sity of Nevada representative. The decision of the
jury is to be final. Each of the three architects from
the following list:
(1) B. Gabriele & Associates
(2) Hendricks & Associates
(3) Ira C. Marshak
(4) James Mc Daniel
(5) Jack Miller & Associates
(6) Gerald Moffitt & Associates
(7) Zick & Sharp
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board adoption of above policy for the Chemistry
building, NSU, as recommended by the State Planning
Board and that Gabriele & Associates, Hendricks &
Associates, Jack Miller & Associates, and Zick &
Sharp be named as the architects to prepare schematics
for the Chemistry building at Nevada Southern Univer-
sity.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(6) Consideration of Remodeling and Repair Bids
A. Bids were opened April 18 for air conditioning Room
217, Fleischmann Agriculture building. Nevada
Sheet Metal bid $2,660 and Hasco bid $2,385. Since
the low bid is $400 in excess of the estimate it is
recommended that all bids be rejected. Mr. Pine
stated the Buildings and Grounds will do this
project with staff.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissenting vote that the Committee
recommend to the Board that the two bids for the
air conditioning of Room 217, Fleischmann Agricul-
ture building, be rejected and that Buildings and
Grounds staff be authorized to do the work.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
B. Bids were opened April 25 for a pump at the Main
Station Farm. Reno Pump and Supply Company sub-
mitted the only bid in the amount of $5,825. This
is in excess of the estimate. Mr. Pine is attempt-
ing to modify specifications and, if successful,
will recommend award to Reno Pump and Supply
Company by negotiation.
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recom-
mend to the Board that the Administration be au-
thorized to award the bid for a pump at the Main
Station Farm to Reno Pump and Supply Company by
negotiation.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
by roll call vote that the action of the Committee be ap-
proved by the Board.
C. Bids will be opened May 23 for installation of
utilities to laboratory facilities in the Renewable
Resources building. Funds are available from the
College of Agriculture Capital Improvement Fund.
It is requested that President Armstrong be author-
ized to award the contract.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant,
carried without dissenting vote that the Committee
recommend to the Board that President Armstrong be
authorized to award the bid for installation of
utilities to laboratory facilities in the Renewable
Resources building, providing the bid is within the
funds available.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried by
roll call vote that the action of the Committee become the
action of the Board.
(7) Remodeling of Second Floor, Clark Administration
Building
Mr. Pine, Director of Physical Plant, has received a
request to investigate the feasibility of remodeling
space now occupied by General University Extension to
provide a conference room for the Board of Regents (and
other groups when not required by Board) and several
offices. It is recommended Mr. Russell H. Colpine,
architect for the remodeling of the Clark Library to
Clark Administration building, be engaged as architect
on an hourly rate basis to prepare a schematic and cost
estimates and the plan will be submitted to the Plant
and Property Committee for further consideration.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the Administration be authorized to
employ Mr. Russell Colpine as architect to prepare
plans for the remodeling of the space now occupied
by General University Extension, second floor, Clark
Administration building, to provide a conference room
for the Board of Regents (and other groups when not
required by the Board) and several offices, to be
submitted to the Board of Regents for review. The
architect fees to be funded from Buildings and Grounds
Improvement Fund.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(8) Nevada Southern Land Development Foundation
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Board of Regents give
consideration to requesting the Board of Trustees of
Nevada Southern Land Development Foundation to amend
their by-laws to provide for an increase in the size of
the Board from 11 to 15 members, two of which would be
the two new Regents from District #2, Mr. Thomas Bell
and Mr. Arthur Smith, with the other two members to be
selected by the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Hug further moved that the University advise the
Nevada Southern Land Foundation of the University's
interest in acquiring land lying between Paradise Road,
Maryland Parkway, Tropicana and Flamingo. Seconded by
Mr. Grant and carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Smith, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Committee con-
cerning the membership of the Board of Trustees be approved
by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the Committee con-
cerning the acquisition of property be approved by the
Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried unani-
mously that the action of the Trustees of the Nevada
Southern Land Development Foundation in amending the
articles so as to conform with specific law passed by
the Legislature be ratified and approved.
8. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
President Armstrong presented the following gifts and grants
for acceptance of the Board:
Library, Reno Campus
Mrs. W. Banister Barr, Reno - $10 in memory of Mrs. R. Edwin
Worley.
The Honorable Howard Cannon, Washington, D. C. - a copy of
the new Congressional Dictionary.
Miss Linda Dianda, Reno - copies of "The Politician" and
"The Democratic Dilemma" and several pamphlets and other
material.
Doubleday and Company, Inc., Garden City, New York - a copy
of "Print in a Wild Land" by John Myers.
Professor Paul Eldridge, University of Nevada, Reno - $4 for
a subscription to Western American Literature.
Mrs. August Holmes, Reno - copies of Veyrin's "Les Basques",
Gallop and Veyrin's "Pays Basques" and two 1966 issues of
Bulletin du Musee Basque.
Dean J. Patrick Kelly, University of Nevada, Reno - 10
cartons of books.
Professor Earl W. Kersten, University of Nevada, Reno - copy
of "Introduction to Geography" by Kendall, Glendinning and
Mac Fadden.
Dr. Harold Kirkpatrick, University of Nevada, Reno - set of
"The Words of the Late Right Honorable Joseph Addison", in
memory of Carolyn A. Kirkpatrick.
Professor Ira La Rivers, University of Nevada, Reno - 2
copies of his book, "Fishes and Fisheries of Nevada".
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker, New York - copy of the 1966 edition
of "Facts on the Major Killing and Crippling Diseases in the
United States Today".
Mrs. Charles Mazalewski, Reno - $5 to the Physical Sciences
Library.
Mr. George B. Mc Comb, St. Louis, Missouri - a copy of "A
Collection of Papers on Underground Pipeline Corrosion",
Volume IX.
Miss M. B. Myer, Reno - $20 to Physical Sciences Library.
Chancellor N. Edd Miller, University of Nevada, Reno - 9
books.
Dr. Samuel Ornstein, Reno - a collection of mental and
public health journals.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Osgood, Reno - $5 to the Physical Sciences
Library.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Phillips, Reno - $30 in memory of Mrs.
Spitz, Mr. Doyle and Mr. Depaoli.
Mr. G. E. Raffety, Carson City, Nevada - copy of his book,
"Poetry".
Dr. Frank Roberts, Reno - collection of medical journals.
Mrs. C. M. Skender, Reno - 6 cartons of books.
Mrs. Toska Slater, Reno - an autographed poem, "The Burial
of Bill Magee", by Sam Davis.
Dr. Horia Tanasescu, Mexico - a copy of his book,
"Existencialismo, Pensamiento Oriental y Psicoanalisis".
Dr. Horace B. Taylor, Reno - several medical journals.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Uhalde, Reno - $5 in memory of Lorraine
Spitz.
Professor Walter Voskuil, University of Nevada, Reno - copy
of his book, "The Economics of Water Power Development".
Mrs. Helen B. Waggoner, Vernon, Texas - copy of "The Kingdom
on Earth", by George M. Lamsa.
Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Williams, Reno - $5 to the Physical
Sciences Library.
Dr. L. R. Williams, Reno - copy of "Chemistry: Structure
and Reactions", by Milton K. Snyder.
Mrs. Eric R. Wilson, Reno - set of the Mc Graw Hill Encyclo-
pedia of Science and Technology, estimated value of $185.
Women's Faculty Club, University of Nevada, Reno - miscel-
laneous books.
Scholarships and Prized payments as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Campbell, Reno - $250 to the Scott
Campbell Memorial Scholarship.
Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation, Inc., Crystal Bay, Nevada -
$400 to their scholarship fund.
Elks National Foundation, Chicago, Illinois - $600
Colonel Thomas W. Miller, Reno - $100 to the Thomas W.
Miller ROTC Scholarship Fund.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Evanston, Illinois -
$150 to their scholarship fund.
Physics Department, University of Nevada, Reno - $8 to
Isabell Moe Scholarship Fund.
Sunrise Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Las Vegas - $800 to
Orvis School of Nursing students.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hawthorne, Nevada - $150 to the
V. F. W. Nevada ROTC Scholarship Fund.
Miscellaneous gifts as follows:
Admiral James Fife, Stonington, Connecticut - $500 to the
President's Discretionary Fund.
First National Bank of Nevada, Reno - $125 to the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada, Reno - $1,939.46
constituting reimbursement to the University for law books
purchased during March, 1967 for the National College of
State Trial Judges.
Professor A. L. Higginbotham, University of Nevada, Reno -
$100 to the Department of Journalism to be used an an award
to "an outstanding Nevada Journalism alumnus".
IBM Corporation, Reno - $100 to the IBM Matching Grants to
Education Program.
Mrs. Harry Mc Cray, Reno - a collection of mineral and rock
specimens, mining and geology books, and miscellaneous
publications to the Mackay School of Mines.
Mrs. Edith V. A. Murphey, Covelo, California - series of
maps to the Department of Anthropology, representing
culmination of research into Indian ethno-botany.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood T. Rose and Mr. William Rose, Reno - $10
in memory of Mr. Harry Depaoli to the Mechanical Engineering
Library Fund.
Mr. Thomas E. Smith, Sparks - laboratory glassware, valued
at $110, to the Mackay School of Mines.
Dr. F. W. Went, University of Nevada, Reno - $25 to the
Crisis Call Center.
Grants as follows:
Department of Army, Office of Civil Defense, Washington,
D. C. - $59,939 to the Civil Defense University Extension
Training Program for 1967-68.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada, Reno:
$35,578.17 for support of the Charles and Henriette
Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium for the period July 1,
1966 to February 28, 1967.
$85,000 representing the third quarter support of the Desert
Research Institute.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C.:
$29,200 in support of education of handicapped children;
i. e., mentally retarded, deaf, speech and hearing impaired,
visually handicapped, seriously emotionally disturbed,
crippled, or other health impaired.
$22,320 in support of the proposal entitled "Material and
Structural Design Seminar" under the direction of Dr. J.
Clark Davis, College of Education.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C.:
$65,400 in support of research entitled "Use of On-Line
Digital Computer in Weather Modification Field Projects",
under the direction of John P. Chisholm, Desert Research
Institute.
Research Corporation, Burlingame, California - $1,475 in
support of research under the direction of Dr. James K.
Kliwer, Department of Physics.
The Society of the Sigma Xi, New Haven, Connecticut - $200
awarded to Ronald H. Britten for the further study of:
Substrata Related Distribution of Bristlecone Pine (Pinus
Aristata).
Las Vegas Campus
Library
Mrs. Virginia K. Adams, Las Vegas - $8.55
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garehime, Jr. and Mrs. J. W. Garehime,
Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Edith Price.
Mr. Frank A. Linville, Las Vegas - technical periodicals
valued at $408.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $20 in memory of
Fred B. Lang, William Gibbons and Minnye Lillard.
Southern Nevada Association of Life Underwriters, Las Vegas
- $50
Dr. Adrien Vern Brugghen, Las Vegas - periodicals valued at
$24.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Mr. J. R. Crandall, Las Vegas - $10 to the Nevada Southern
University Music Concert Series account.
Dr. Chester C. Lockwood, Las Vegas - $25 to the Music
Concert Series.
The Exchange Club of Las Vegas - a Freedom Shrine.
Scholarship and Prizes payments as follows:
Clark County Attorney's Wives, Las Vegas - $600
Nevada State Golf Association, Las Vegas - $2,000 to be
distributed as follows:
$500 to Nevada State Golf Association Scholarship Fund
for Reno Campus.
$500 to Nevada State Golf Association Scholarship Fund
for Las Vegas Campus.
$500 to James Schuyler Memorial Scholarship Fund, Reno
Campus.
$500 to James Schuyler Memorial Scholarship Fund, Las
Vegas Campus.
Chapter P of the P. E. O., Las Vegas - $200 scholarship in
memory of Maude Frazier.
Sunrise Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Las Vegas - $3,000
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the gifts and grants as listed above be
accepted and the Secretary be requested to send thanks to
the donors.
9. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended the following personnel
appointments for both Campuses be confirmed:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
William O. Champney as Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Economics for the period August 1, 1967 to June 30, 1968 at
the annual salary rate of $10,900 (replacement for Jean B.
Wyckoff)
Dean Wallace Henderson as Assistant Professor of Animal
Science for the academic year 1967-68 at the annual salary
rate of $9,810 (replacement for D. W. Cassard)
Darwin W. Peterson as Instructor in Animal Science for the
academic year 1967-68 - $7,470 (replacement for Darrell
Foote on sabbatical)
Eugene A. Tolen as Assistant County Agent in Cooperative
Extension Serrvice for the period April 1 to June 30, 1967
at the annual salary rate of $7,193 (replacement for Richard
Post)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Loren C. Belknap as Associate Professor of Sociology and
Coordinator of Social Welfare for the fiscal year 1967-68 -
$12,540 (new position)
Merry Lepper Boardman as Graduate Assistant in Biology for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Paula
Klein)
Margaret Anne Bome as Graduate Assistant in Biology for the
academic year 1967-68 - $2,700 (replacement for William
Lutz)
Beverly Jo Brackenbury as Graduate Assistant in English for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,700 (replacement for Virginia
Ann Frost)
Arthur Ray Broten as Graduate Assistant in English for the
academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Mary Jane
Busby)
Robert Bruce Dugdale as Graduate Assistant in History for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Donald
Coleman)
Evelio Abundio Echevarria as Lecturer in Foreign Languages
for the academic year 1967-68 - $7,850 (replacement for
Gloria Astiazaran)
Frank Leo Fenton as Lecturer in English for the academic
year 1967-68 - $9,475 (replacement for R. D. Harvey on
leave)
Joyce Elnore Freeman as Graduate Assistant in Political
Science for the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement
for James Null)
Robert James Gillham as Graduate Assistant in Political
Science for the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement
for Mary Lee Pickett)
Thomas James Howell as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry
(3/8 times) for the academic year 1967-68 - $1,725 (re-
placement for Philip Haskett)
Allan Gene Kilen as Graduate Assistant in History for the
academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Hollie
Bartscht)
Mary Evalyn Lawrence as Student Laboratory Assistant in
Chemistry for the academic year 1967-68 - $960 (1/4 time)
Wayne N. Marchant as Student Laboratory Assistant in
Chemistry for the academic year 1967-68 - $960 (1/4 time)
Thomas Edward Metz as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Michael
Baker)
James Douglas Metzger as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry
(1/4 time) for the academic year 1967-68 - $1,150
William Roy Pecha as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,500 (replacement for Hsueh-
Liang Cho)
Jean Eldred Pickering as Graduate Assistant in English
for the academic year 1967-68 - $2,500 (replacement for
Garland Strother) (Foreign Student)
Michael John Pontrelli as Assistant Professor of Biology
for the academic year 1967-68 - $9,150 (replacement for
W. L. Haskell)
Jerrold Peter Scattini as Instructor and Assistant Foot-
ball Coach in Health, P. E. and Recreation for the
academic year 1967-68 - $7,850 (replacement for William
T. Daniel)
Jackson Robert Sheen as Student Laboratory Assistant in
Chemistry for the academic year 1967-68 - $960 (1/4 time)
Mary Arlene Swallow as Graduate Assistant in English for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for Tom
Massey)
Evalyn Titus Truex as Graduate Assistant in English for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300 (replacement for
Ronald Tyler)
*Thomas Allen Vician as Assistant Professor of Philosophy
for the academic year 1967-68 - $8,500 (replacement for
Robert Armstrong)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Nazir Ahmad Ansari as Associate Professor of Management
for the academic year 1967-68 - $12,000 (replacement for
Robert Coe)
Wilson Robert Haig as Assistant Professor of Finance for
the academic year 1967-68 - $10,450 (new position)
John Wayland Lord as Assistant Professor of Economics for
the academic year 1967-68 - $10,000 (replacement for
Albin J. Dahl)
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Santosh K. Srivastava as Graduate Research Assistant for
the academic year 1967-68 - $2,700
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Gary W. Farnsworth as Graduate Assistant in School Admin-
istration for the academic year 1967-68 - $2,300
Change in status as follows:
J. Patrick Kelly from Dean, General University Extension,
to Professor, Elementary Education, for the fiscal year
1967-68 - $15,000
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
William Alan Gilstrep as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineer-
ing for the fiscal year 1967-68 - $10,200 (replacement
for Lindley Manning)
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Wendell H. Dodds as Radio and Television Manager in Audio
Visual Communications for the fiscal year 1967-68 - $7,331
(change from Technical status to Professional status)
Robert C. Moncrieff as Instructor and 1/2 time Assistant
Director of Upward Bound for the period April 10 to June
30, 1967 at the annual salary rate of $8,618 (new position)
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Arthur Baker, III as Associate Director of Nevada Bureau
of Mines and Nevada Mining Analytical Laboratory for the
period April 1 to June 30, 1967 at the annual salary rate
of $16,816 (replacement for Richard Horton)
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Frances N. Douglas as Assistant Professor of Nursing for
the academic year 1967-68 - $8,500 (replacement for Barbee
Cassingham)
UNIVERSITY SERVICES
John A. Halvorson as Assistant Director of Admissions and
School Relations for the period July 19, 1967 to June 30,
1968 at an annual salary rate of $8,640 (new position)
*Rank contingent upon completion of requirements for Ph. D.
by 9/1/67, otherwise title will be that of Lecturer.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
unanimously that the above personnel recommendations be
approved.
10. Transfer of Funds
President Armstrong presented the following transfers of
funds of more than $2,000 with his recommendations for
approval.
#363 $3,000 from the Contingency Reserve to Postage,
Reno, to provide funds for the balance of the
fiscal year.
#365 $6,300 from the Contingency Reserve to Medical
Insurance Premiums to conform to Senate Bill 34.
Upon passage of this bill the amount of premiums of
group insurance was increased. This transfer should
provide funds for all presently employed and covered
personnel at the University for the balance of the
fiscal year.
#371 $2,024 from the Contingency Reserve to the Labora-
tories of Human Development to provide funds for
terminal leave payments of personnel.
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the above fund transfers be approved.
President Armstrong also reported the following transfers
for less than $2,000 for the information of the Board:
#364 $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve to Postage,
Nevada Southern University to provide funds for
the balance of the fiscal year.
#368 $540 from the Contingency Reserve to the Institution-
al Memberships account to provide funds for member-
ships on the approved list.
#375 $400 from the Contingency Reserve to the Music De-
partment to provide funds for the University March-
ing Band to participate in Armed Forces Day in
Tonopah, May 13, 1967.
11. Security Disclaimers for Thomas Bell and Arthur M. Smith,
Jr.
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, and
unanimous vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION #67-6
I, Charles Johnstone Armstrong, President of the
University of Nevada, a non-profit corporation, do
hereby certify that the following is a true and cor-
rect copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of
the Board of Regents of said corporation at a meet-
ing held on May 13, 1967, at which meeting a quorum
was present and acting throughout and said resolu-
tion has not been modified, amended or rescinded:
RESOLVED, that the following Regents who are
citizens of the United States will not require,
nor will have, and can be effectively denied
access to classified information in the pos-
session of the organization and do not occupy
a position that would enable them to affect
adversely the organization's policies or prac-
tices in the performance of contracts for the
Government:
Thomas G. Bell
Arthur M. Smith, Jr.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
the seal of said corporation, the 13th day of May,
1967.
Charles J. Armstrong
President
University of Nevada
12. Legislative Program Report
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, the
following final legislative program report for the 1967
Legislative Session was accepted.
Legislation Enacted
1. Program and Facility Planning
A. AB 512 authorizes the State Planning Board, with
the concurrence of the Board of Regents, to contract
for "educational consulting services relating to
the determination of the future needs and the plan-
ning of necessary programs and facility needs at the
University." The contracts may be for terms up to
5 years and the fee may not exceed 1/2 of 1% of the
total value of building construction contracts dur-
ing the term and in the area covered by the con-
tract. Presumably the fee would come from the money
authorized for construction of the buildings.
B. ACR 16 approves the establishment of the Nevada
Advisory Committee for Higher Education Planning.
This committee will participate in the comprehen-
sive planning project to be undertaken with
Federal funds.
C. SB 493 requires the University to prepare 2 5-year
plans (7-1-69 to 6-30-74 and 7-1-74 to 6-30-79)
showing:
(1) any anticpated new programs and expansions
of existing programs of instruction or re-
search, itemized by year and by purpose;
(2) the anticipated cost of each new or expanded
program;
(3) the amount and source of any moneys antici-
pated to be available from sources other
than legislative appropriation to meet each
item of anticipated cost; and
(4) any further information concerning its com-
prehensive planning which the Board of
Regents may deem appropriate.
The plans must be submitted to the Legislature not
later than January 30, 1969 and must biennially be
brought up to date for the "ensuing and next suc-
ceeding 5-year periods respectively".
2. Land Acquisition
A. AB 463, as amended, empowers the Board of Regents
to acquire by condemnation certain described lands
in Little Valley (Washoe County) and adjacent to
Nevada Southern University.
B. SB 373 empowers the Board of Regents to "purchase
real property for cash only or by making a cash
down payment and executing or assuming an obliga-
tion to pay the remainder of the price in deferred
installments." The bill provides that the "obli-
gation may be secured by a mortgage or deed of
trust of the real property acquired, but shall not
constitute an obligation of the State of Nevada."
C. SB 475 authorizes the formation of the NSU Land
Foundation and provides the mechanics for Founda-
tion debentures to be considered municipals and,
therefore, their interest income to be tax exempt.
D. See Capital Improvement Program below.
3. Medical School
A. AB 290 removes the indenture requirement from
WICHE contracts.
B. ACR 15 approves of further planning for a medical
school in Northern Nevada.
4. Purchasing and Inventory Control
A. AB 61 authorizes the University to do its own
purchasing except for items catalogued and in
stock in the State Purchasing Division warehouse
and items on open-end contracts of the State
Purchasing Division.
B. AB 76 requires the University to maintain equipment
and furniture inventory control and records.
C. SB 376 requires preference of up to 5% for in-state
vendors (please see proposed U. N. purchasing policy
for detail).
5. Insurance and Retirement
A. SB 216 provides workmen's compensation (NIC) cover-
age for University athletes.
B. AB 77 modifies the State's waiver of sovereign im-
munity on behalf of the University and our liabil-
ity policy may be changed to $25,000/$1,000,000.
C. SB 322 increases the contribution rate from 5.75%
to 6% of gross salary for both employee and employer
under the State Retirement Plan.
D. SB 34 increases the State (therefore the University)
participation in employee hospitalization insurance
from $3 per month to $8.54 per month per covered
employee.
E. SB 81 excludes Agricultural Extension employees
from participating in both State and Federal re-
tirement systems.
6. Miscellaneous
A. SB 143 authorizes the Alumni Association to incorpo-
rate as a not for profit corporation.
B. SB 136 adds 2 residents of Clark County to the
Board of Regents.
7. Appropriations for Operating Purposes
Please see 1967-68 Work Program document.
8. Capital Improvements
A. AJR 21 passed by the 53rd Session was adopted by
the 54th Session. This proposal to amend the State
Constitution by increasing the debt limit from 1%
to 3% of assessed valuation will be referred to
the people at the 1968 general elections.
B. The following Capital Improvement Program was
approved:
University of Nevada
Physical Science Complex (Phase I)
State G. O. Bonds $ 945,000
*University Revenue Bonds 1,651,584
Federal Grant or Gift 1,180,566
Total $3,777,150
Central Heat Plant Addition
General Fund Appropriation $ 308,300
Soc. Sci. Bldg. Furniture & Equipment
General Fund Appropriation $ 161,450
Bldg. Repairs, Misc
General Fund Appropriation $ 55,500
Sub-Total
General Fund Appropriation $ 525,250
State G. O. Bonds 945,000
*University Revenue Bonds 1,651,584
Federal Grant or Gift 1,180,566
Total $4,302,400
Nevada Southern University
Chemistry Building
State G. O. Bonds $ 392,500
*University Revenue Bonds 910,335
Federal Grant or Gift 267.165
Total $1,570,000
Fine Arts Complex (Phase I)
State G. O. Bonds $ 207,500
*University Revenue Bonds 554,500
Federal Grant or Gift 568,000
Total $1,330,000
Land Acquisition
State G. O. Bonds $ 734,000
Sub-Total
State G. O. Bonds 1,334,000
*University Revenue Bonds 1,464,835
Federal Grant or Gift 835,165
Total $3,634,000
Total
General Fund Appropriation $ 525,250
State G. O. Bonds 2,279,000
*University Revenue Bonds 3,116,419
Federal Grant or Gift 2,015,731
Total $7,936,400
*Title III loans, where available, will
be used first.
Bills which did not pass which are of interest to the
University:
1. AB 75 placing Desert Research Institute under
State Purchasing Act and prohibiting payment of
moving expenses for DRI employees.
2. AB 94 conferring general right of eminent domain
upon Board of Regents.
3. AB 430 reducing vesting in State Retirement from
25 years to 20 years.
4. AB 484 providing for establishment of Community
Colleges.
5. AB 489 changing name of Nevada Southern University
to Nevada State University.
6. SB 194 clarifying residence status of University
student who marries.
7. SB 175 requiring persons not engaged in lawful
business to leave buildings and grounds of public
agencies upon request of peace officer.
8. SCR 14 opposing establishment of a medical school.
9. SJR 16, 17, 19 and 20 all providing for greater
Legislative control over budgets, expenditures
and receipts of the University.
10. SJR 26 providing for appointment of Board of
Regents by Governor.
11. SCR 34 encouraging Board of Regents to study
feasibility of establishing a law school at NSU.
13. University Fund Structure
Because of the work load involved in the revision of the
1967-68 budget, Mr. Humphrey's staff had not been able to
prepare a visual aid presentation showing the flow of
University funds, as requested by Regent Bell. As an
interim measure, he did present a Summary of Fund Groups
(attached in permanent minute book) showing the purpose
and source of funds under the control of the University.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried with-
out dissent that the report as presented by Mr. Humphrey
be accepted.
14. Request for Authorization to Apply for Surplus Property
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
by roll call vote that authorization be given to College of
Agriculture to accept a surplus federal aviation authority
building to be moved to the new Pahrump Valley station.
(The building in question is steel, prefabricated and can
be moved from Tonopah to Pahrump Valley without much ex-
pense.)
15. Nevada Advisory Committee for Higher Education Planning
Chairman Anderson announced the following appointments to
the above Committee:
Mrs. Richard Magee
Dr. Juanita White
Dr. Fred M. Anderson
16. Next Meeting of the Board
Upon motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Grant, it was voted
(with Regent Magee opposing) that the Board meet on June 2
without prior meetings of committees and that the meeting
of the Investment Committee be called for June 2 during
lunch.
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 A.M.
Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Chairman
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary
05-13-1967