May 13-14, 1977
05-13-1977
Pages 111-149
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 13, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 N. Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler
President Charles R. Donnelly
President Max Milam
President Lloyd Smith
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Mr. Richard Belaustegui, Unit Senate
Dr. Paul Burns, UNLV Senate
Mrs. Joan Chambers, UNR Senate
Dr. Dale Donathan, WNCC Senate
Mr. George Eversull, CCCC Senate
Dr. Thomas Hoffer, DRI Senate
Mr. John Mc Caskill, ASUN
Mr. Joe Warpinski, CSUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 8:30 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of April 1, 1977 were
submitted for approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the
Division Presidents was recommended (report identified as
Ref. 2 and filed with permanent minutes).
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
3. Minutes of Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of a special meeting of March 31, and a regular
meeting of April 1, 1977, of the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee were included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 4A and
Ref. 4B, and filed with permanent minutes). Confirmation of
the actions of the Committee was recommended.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
4. Utilization of Work/Study Funds
In response to a request made by Regent Mason at the April
meeting concerning a study of the feasibility of utilizing
the federally funded work/study program to establish in-
ternships to provide work experience for students before
graduation, discussion was scheduled concerning what is
presently being done in this area by the various Campuses.
Mr. William Rasmussen, Director of Financial Aids for UNR,
spoke concerning Federal legislation which is intended to
provide funds for establishment of a Job Locator Service
which would help the student gain experience while still in
school in the field in which he is seeking a degree. Reg-
ulations for the expenditure of such funds have not been
approved. Once such regulations have been adopted, up to
$15,000 per year will be available to each institution for
establishment of this service. Mr. Rasmussen suggested that
pooling of funds (e. g., pooling of the $15,000 each avail-
able to UNR and WNCC, plus the 20% additional available to
each Campus) would provide funds for the establishment of a
consortium which would assist the student in finding the
kind of employment which would provide him with the exper-
ience desirable prior to graduation.
It was noted that Board action would not be required to
implement such a service but that appropriate discussions
would occur on the Campuses concerning the desirability of
such a procedure in the event such funds become available.
Upon motion by Mrs. Fong, seconded by Miss Mason, 11 supplemental
items were admitted to the agenda.
5. Request for Declaration of Financial Exigency, DRI
President Smith noted that the agenda mailed to the Board
contained a request that a financial exigency be declared
in the Applied Ecology Center. Subsequent to that time,
he stated, notification has been received that two Water
Resources Center grant applications will not be funded.
Loss of these expected grants, plus the complication of
the change of the Federal fiscal year (now October 1 to
September 30) places the Water Resources Center in a state
of financial exigency. President Smith also noted the
problems within the other Centers and requested that the
entire Institute be declared by the Board of Regents to
be in a state of financial exigency. He presented data
which reflected the financial situation for the Insti-
tute for the first 10 months of fiscal year 1977 (data
contained in Ref. 6 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board declare the
existence of financial exigency for the Desert Research
Institute.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Mr. Ross objected to the declaration, stating that he be-
lieved the action to be unnecessarily drastic and likely to
invite legal action by faculty affected by the declaration.
Dr. Tom Hoffer, DRI Faculty Senate Chairman, reported that
the financial situation of the Institute had been discussed
within DRI and by the Senate and it is believed that Presi-
dent Smith's request is fully justified and that there is
no alternative to the action he recommends.
Motion carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
6. Nevada Council on Economic Education
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in February, Regent
Anderson had requested that the Administration initiate
discussions concerning the teaching of Economics within the
University of Nevada System. A written report from Vice
President Gentile and Mrs. Barbara Schick, Director of the
Center for Economic Education, UNLV, was included with the
April Information Agenda. Chancellor Humphrey introduced
Mr. Neil Plath, Chairman of the Nevada Council on Economic
Education. Mr. Plath, Mrs. Schick and Dr. Louis Rittschof,
Director of the UNR Center for Economic Education, made an
informational presentation concerning the programs of the
Council.
Following the presentation and discussion by the Board, Dr.
Anderson suggested a follow up discussion be scheduled with-
in the next several months with Deans and Department Chair-
men and people from the public schools and that more time be
allowed for such a discussion.
7. Compensated Outside Professional Service by DRI Faculty
President Smith noted that the Board of Regents Handbook
presently contains the current Board of Regents policy
governing Compensated Outside Professional Services (Title
4, Chapter 4, Section 6). He reported that the DRI Faculty
Senate had requested that a policy statement specifically
related to such professional services by DRI faculty be
adopted and included in Chapter 17 of Title 4 of the
Handbook. Proposed policy statement is as follows:
1. Under conditions set forth below, limited professional
services rendered by a DRI faculty member to organiza-
tions or individuals outside of DRI for compensation is
recognized as a legitimate, and often desirable activity
for a faculty member.
2. Outside professional or scholarly service as contemplat-
ed by this section shall not adversely affect the per-
formance of the faculty member in regard to his or her
obligation and duties to DRI.
3. A faculty member engaged in providing compensated out-
side professional service shall inform the Executive
Director of his Center of the nature of the work and
the amount of his or her time likely to be involved
prior to the commencement of that service; and shall
receive a prompt written determination by the President
of DRI that the intended compensated outside profes-
sional service is not in conflict with any obligations
currently incurred or assumed by the Institute. Activ-
ity in new areas not presently a regular part of the
DRI efforts will not be considered to be in conflict,
even, for such an involved faculty member, if DRI sub-
sequently moved into such work.
4. Any faculty member performing outside professional
service shall inform those who engage him or her that
they are not acting in the name of the DRI and that the
DRI is not a party to the contract nor liable for any
actions of such faculty member.
5. In negotiating for a contract for outside compensated
professional service, a faculty member shall not use DRI
stationery or forms in any manner.
6. A faculty member working independently on an outside
compensated contract shall not use DRI facilities,
equipment or personnel not available to members of the
general public competent in such use. Use, involving
added direct costs to the DRI shall only be permitted if
proper consideration is made therefor, and such use is
authorized by the faculty member's Executive Director.
7. When a faculty member feels he or she has been unfairly
treated in matters regarding his or her consulting ac-
tivities, he or she may request the Senate of the DRI
to appoint a panel of three professional members of DRI
to hear and evaluate the evidence and make a recommenda-
tion for revision of the decision, where necessary, to
the Senate for transmission to the President.
8. A faculty member working independently on his or her own
time may obtain patents or copyrights on the results of
his or her work.
9. Records are to be kept of all approved consulting activ-
ities. Monthly reports of consulting time will be sub-
mitted to the President through the Executive Director.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Loan from Contingency Reserve, DRI
President Smith reported that the present balance in the DRI
Contingency Reserve is $185,295.66. He requested approval
of a loan of $24,000 from that fund to the Energy and Atmos-
pheric Environment Center to provide money to the X-Band
Radar project at the Palmer Station in Antarctica for ap-
proximately 3 months pending anticipated receipt of a grant
from the National Science Foundation. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
9. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
#77-018 $18,000 from the Contingency Reserve to the Energy
and Atmospheric Environment Center to provide
salary support for five graduate students.
#77-020 $9,871.11 from the Contingency Reserve to the
Water Resources Center to provide additional
salary support.
#77-022 $10,500 from the Contingency Reserve to the
Energy and Atmospheric Environment Center to pro-
vide travel funds for planned marketing and scien-
tific meetings, and operating funds for printing
of Pyramid final report, telephone, xeroxing and
freight.
#77-024 $15,000 from the Contingency Reserve to the Walker
Lake Weather Modification Project in the Energy
and Atmospheric Environment Center to provide
additional salary support for the remainder of FY
1977.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Fire Inspection, Tonopah Hall Dormitory, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that in April there was a discus-
sion concerning Tonopah Hall and the Board had directed that
the dormitory be kept in operation until alternative student
housing became available. At that same meeting, Regent
Karamanos expressed the opinion that the building was unsafe
in the event of fire. An immediate inspection by the Clark
County Fire Department was requested. Dr. Baepler noted the
inclusion with the agenda of a report from the Clark County
Fire Department (identified as Ref. 10 and filed with perma-
nent minutes). An analysis of the results of that inspec-
tion revealed that no major hazard existed for the safe
evacuation of occupants of the building and Dr. Baepler
reported that corrective measures have been taken in re-
sponse to the deficiencies which were identified.
11. Repair and Renovation of Tonopah Hall
President Baepler reported that the 1977 Legislature had
appropriated $100,000 for repair and renovation of Tonopah
Hall. He recommended that the Board submit the following
nominations for project architect to the State Public Works
Board:
(1) Welles, Tate & Kennedy
(2) Gerald Moffitt and Associates
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson and Mrs. Fong objected to the use of an archi-
tect and the payment of fees for what they considered minor
repairs and renovation which could be accomplished by Uni-
versity and State Public Works Board staff.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried by the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Fong
Yes - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. John Buchanan, Mr. Ross,
Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Miss
Mason
12. Optional Student Health Insurance Premium
President Baepler noted that optional student health insur-
ance is presently available to UNLV students at a maximum
premium of $20 per semester. Because of increasing costs
of health care, the insurance carrier is seeking a rate in-
crease of $9, effective in 1977-78. Dr. Baepler recommended
that the per-semester limit be increased to $35 for this
optional student health insurance, noting that the actual
charge is expected to be $29 and this authorization will
accommodate the larger amount if found necessary. Chancel-
lor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong objected to the increase, stating that she did not
feel, based on her own personal experience with a claim
against the insurance carrier, that they paid promptly
enough.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
13. Revision of Estimative Budget, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following re-
vision to the Physical Education Building Sales Estimative
Budget to allow for the expenditure of funds available from
increased building usage and accompanying fees:
Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 3,787 $ $ 3,787
Sales 50,213 10,000 60,213
Total $54,000 $10,000 $64,000
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 600 $ $ 600
Classified Salaries 3,318 3,318
Wages 32,767 32,767
Operating 16,315 10,000 26,315
Ending Fund Balance 1,000 1,000
Total $54,000 $10,000 $64,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
14. De Vos Bequest Property
A. Proposed Land Exchange - President Baepler noted that
UNLV holds a 18.125% interest in land in Sedona,
Arizona, acquired by bequest from Mary Alice De Vos.
Brigham Young University holds the remaining 71.875%
interest. Dr. Harner Selvidge of Sedona Land Company
has requested an exchange of approximately 9.76 acres to
even an irregular boundary in an area designated for
subdivision. The parcels proposed for exchange are
appraised at equal value. BYU favors the land exchange
and has requested action by the University of Nevada.
President Baepler recommended approval. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred, noting that transfer of this land
will also require concurrence of the Governor.
B. Proposed Sale of Property - President Baepler also noted
that UNLV holds a 28.125% interest in a 93 x 125 foot
vacant lot located at the southwest corner of Oak Creek
Boulevard and Highway 89A, in West Sedona, Arizona. BYU
holds the remaining 71.875% interest. The property was
acquired from the Mary Alice De Vos estate. President
Baepler recommended that the Board concur in the listing
of this property for sale at a price of $33,400 with a
ten percent commission. The property is zoned C-2.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred, noting that acceptance
of an offer will require approval of the Board and
concurrence of the Governor.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
15. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
President Baepler reported that he had received a bill for
$16,362.97 from Mr. Mike Leavitt, one of the principal per-
sons involved in the University's investigation of the NCAA
allegations. The amount covers Mr. Leavitt's accrued time
through the end of the investigation as well as copying
charges, secretarial overtime, travel expenses, long dis-
tance telephone charges, and hotel and car rental charges
which were necessary to conduct the investigation. Dr.
Baepler noted that the athletic budget is currently depleted
and requested a loan from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account to cover this expense, with the understand-
ing that the loan would be repaid from Intercollegiate
Athletics fund raising efforts during the coming year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
16. Requested Report on Space Assignment
At Mrs. Fong's request, a report had been prepared, and in-
cluded with the agenda, identifying 100% of net assignable
space at UNLV and reflecting the number of square feet as-
signed exclusively to each academic Department, or to any
other use; e. g., Library, Auxiliary Enterprises, etc. This
report also identified the space assigned as office, labora-
tory, classroom or other catagory with laboratory or class-
room space not assigned to a specific Department separately
identified. Mrs. Fong had also requested that the report
include for the current year the number of student credits
taught by each academic Department, and that there be a
comparison of the percentage of space assigned to the per-
cent of total credits taught by each Department.
Dr. Baepler commented on the report (on file in Chancellor's
Office), pointing out that there is no correlation between
the square footage occupied by a Department and the number
of student credits produced by that Department.
Mrs. Fong was critical of the report, noting that the com-
parisons between Business and Economics and the Department
of Biology are about 10-to-1, whereas, she said, the space
standards recited in the capital improvement program request
call for a comparison of 2-to-1. Dr. Baepler pointed out
that the College of Business and Economics has no dedicated
space assigned to it, a situation that would have been cor-
rected by conversion of Tonopah Hall, whereas the Biology
Department is in a new building with room for growth.
17. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid, UNLV
President Baepler reported that based on the 1976 Fall
enrollment, UNLV will be eligible for 202 in-state and out-
of-state grants-in-aid for 1977-78.
Dr. Baepler recommended the following allocation:
Athletic Department 101 each
Music Department 40 each
All Others 61 each
Dr. Baepler also noted that, as requested by the Board in
April, a committee is being formed to investigate the feasi-
bility of a marching band. However, he pointed out that it
is unlikely that a recommendation concerning the formation
of such a group will be ready for implementation during the
coming academic year and would not, therefore, affect the
allocation of grants-in-aid in 1977-78. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval of the allocations as proposed by
President Baepler.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval of the allocations as pro-
posed. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
Mr. Ross moved to amend the motion to require that a report
concerning the actual allocations of such grants-in-aid be
submitted to the June meeting. Motion to amend seconded by
Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Amended motion carried without dissent.
18. Request to Sell Stock, UNLV
President Baepler reported that UNLV has 465 shares of stock
of Combustion Equipment Associates, Inc., designated for the
Athletic Fund, and State of Israel bonds in the amount of
$4,000 with $2,000 designated for the Nevada Dance Theatre
and $2,000 for the Athletic Fund. He requested permission
to sell the stocks and bonds and deposit the funds in the
appropriate accounts. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Increase in Board and Room Rates, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of an increase of $42
per semester in room and board charges for Tonopah Hall,
effective with the Fall semester, 1977. This increase will
make the total fee per semester for the 12-meal plan $812,
and $846 for the 19-meal plan. The increase is required due
to the anticipated increase in food costs. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the proposed fee increase.
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Mr. Karamanos requested that President Baepler approach the
College of Hotel Administration faculty to determine their
interest in operating the dormitory and food service as part
of the curriculum of the College. Mr. Karamanos offered to
participate in a meeting for this purpose if Dr. Baepler
would arrange for one. Student representatives from CSUN
requested that if such a meeting were held they be included
since the discussion would involve student interests.
20. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
From Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#77-150 $800 to the Physics Department Wages to maintain
student assistants in the Department shop and in
research projects through the end of the current
fiscal year.
#77-160 $800 to Political Science Department Operating to
purchase a dictaphone.
#77-167 $1,285 to Extended Day Supplement to pay remaining
part-time contracts for the Spring semester.
#77-168 $5,222 to Insurance to fund increased premium
costs.
#77-183 $1,000 to President's Office to provide additional
operating funds for remainder of year.
From Ending Fund Balance, Estimative Budget Accounts
#77-153 $7,500 to CSUN General Expense Wages to cover
unbudgeted salaries for the Yell and the Day Care
Center.
#77-158 $12,000 to Central Office Services Operating to
provide necessary funds for remainder of current
fiscal year.
#77-162 $5,000 to Audio Visual Sales Operating to replace
money expended for Radio Communications.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
21. Mc Dermott Physical Education Complex, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that in November, 1976, CSUN was
invited to file a written report with the Regents concerning
the Mc Dermott Physical Education Complex, as a result of
complaints by the students about the operation of the
Complex. In response to that invitation, Mr. Gene Russo,
Chairman of a CSUN Investigation Committee, distributed a
report containing the Committee's findings and the follow-
ing recommendation:
"...that the Board of Regents fully fund the Physical
Education Complex thereby eliminating needed community
generated revenue. This idea has been endorsed by the
President, the Vice President of Educational Services,
the Dean of the Education Department, plus the Chairman
of the Physical Education Department."
Dr. Baepler recalled that when the facility was opened three
years ago, the Department was given a very modest increase
in their operating budget. At the same time, they were di-
rected to operate the building 24 hours a day. One of the
ways in which this was done was to encourage community use
to supplement operating funds. Dr. Baepler suggested the
Department was now in a position to evaluate the demands on
the building and to project what is reasonable to include in
the next biennial budget request for supplemental state
funding for operation of the facility.
22. Intercollegiate Athletics Scholarships
President Baepler referred to a letter included with the
agenda from Mr. Leland Backus, an attorney from Las Vegas,
concerning Intercollegiate Athletics scholarships (letter
on file in the Chancellor's Office). Dr. Baepler reported
that a meeting will take place within a very short time
for the purpose of informing persons from the community
concerning the fund raising efforts on behalf of Inter-
collegiate Athletics.
23. Expenditure from Student Union Reserve, UNLV
President Baepler requested authorization to spend $59,470
from the Student Union Reserve for the purchase of bookstore
fixtures. A report of the purchase was included in the In-
formation Agenda. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
24. Specialist in Education Degree
President Baepler noted that a Sixth-Year Specialist Degree
Program in Educational Administration is offered in the
College of Education at UNLV. He recalled that in 1970 the
Board approved three additional options for this degree:
Elementary, Secondary and Special Education. These options
were approved, subject to funding and inclusion in a work
program, but none has been implemented to date. Dr. Baepler
proposed that the option in Special Education now be added,
effective immediately, noting that it has no budgetary im-
pact due to the fact that sufficient courses and faculty
have been added since 1970. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
25. Professional Salary Schedule for 1977-79
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the April agenda had in-
cluded a review of the various proposals for salaries for
UNS faculty for 1977-79. At that meeting the Board had
agreed that development of a tentative 1977-79 Work Program
should proceed, utilizing a salary schedule which provides
a 5.5% increase for faculty moved ahead one step from 1976-
77 and that up to 2.75% additional could be allocated for
merit. It was understood that several appropriation areas
would have difficulty reserving this much merit money and
it was also understood that the various Faculty Senates and
and the UNS Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Compensation
had not yet reported; the report of the UNLV Senate had,
however, been distributed in April.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the UNS Ad Hoc Committee
on Professional Compensation had completed its deliberations
concerning a salary schedule for 1977-79 and had consulted
with the various Senates. The Committee's recommendations
were included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 49A and
filed with permanent minutes). Also included were the Rank
and Salary Schedules which would result (identified as Ref.
49B and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey further noted that a single recommenda-
tion had not been developed prior to the mailing of the
agenda, nor had consensus been reached in the Advisory
Cabinet meeting held on May 12. He suggested that the
Chairman of the UNS Ad Hoc Committee on Professional
Compensation present the Committee's recommendation and
that the Officers, spokesmen for the Senates and NSP follow
with their presentations.
Dr. Joseph Crowley, Chairman of the UNS Ad Hoc Committee on
Professional Compensation, presented the Committee's recom-
mendation as follows:
(1) A 6.4% across-the-board salary increase for all Divi-
sions based on an equivalent increase in the Consumer
Price Index for the period March 31, 1976 to March
31, 1977, to be achieved by adding 6.4% to each step
in the existing salary schedule.
(2) A maximum of 1% for all Divisions to be used for merit
increases and other professional compensation purposes.
(3) In the event more than 7.4% is available for salary
purposes (for example, 8.25%) the remainder of the
available funds to be used for a further across-the-
board increase in existing steps, providing such an
increase can be equitably borne by the respective
Divisions.
(4) Incumbents above step 20 also receive the across-the-
board increase proposed for all other faculty.
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board's policy was to
seek an all-ranks average equal to the average of the 50
principal State Universities. To achieve that goal this
year would require a 12.7% increase. The next alternative
would be to provide a 10% increase as included in the 1977-
79 budget request by the Board. However, neither alterna-
tive is available since the funds provided by Legislature
are not sufficient. Chancellor Humphrey recommended a 5.5%
adjustment to each step of the existing rank and salary
schedule, plus up to 2.75% authorized for merit increases,
with each Division instructed to exert every effort to ac-
complish a total average increase for incumbent faculty of
8.25%; recognizing, however, that some appropriation areas
will find this very difficult. Chancellor Humphrey endorsed
the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation that the across-the-
board increase of 5.5% be provided to incumbent faculty
above step 20, with anything additional for this group of
faculty subject to approval by the Board as a merit
increase.
President Milam stated that the Chancellor's recommendation
causes problems with UNR in maintaining a common schedule
with UNLV because of the number of appropriation areas at
UNR with insufficient funds to reach the 8.25% average in-
crease. He requested approval of a 5.5% across-the-board
increase plus 1.2% for merit for a total of 6.7% average
increase.
President Smith supported the Chancellor's recommendation
allowing for up to 8.25% increase, pointing out that DRI
does not follow a rank and salary pattern and all salaries
are allocated on a merit basis.
President Donnelly reported that the four CCD Senates and
the Executive Vice Presidents would prefer a 6.4% across-
the-board increase with 1.85% for merit; however, he stated,
they do support the Chancellor's recommendation of 5.5% and
up to 2.75% for merit for a total of 8.25%.
President Baepler stated that UNLV has used the Chancellor's
recommendation in developing the Work Program and supports
the 5.5% and up to 2.75% for a total of 8.25%.
Professor Jo Deen Flack representing the UNR Chapter of NSP
stated that they endorse #1 and #2 of the System Salary Com-
mittee proposal. She also reported that NSP is against any
differences in salary schedules for the two Universities.
Mrs. Joan Chambers reported that the UNR Senate endorsed the
salary goal adopted by the Board of Regents; however, be-
cause of the budget difficulties which UNR has, they support
the 5.5% across-the-board increase with 1.2% for merit for a
total of 6.7%, as presented by President Milam.
Dr. Paul Burns reported that although UNLV has 2 positions,
they endorsed the Chancellor's recommendation for 5.5% with
up to 2.75% for merit, and request that the only ceiling
approved would be the 8.25%.
Mr. Dick Belaustegui reported that the Unit Senate has
proposed that 3.2% of current salary be given as a fixed
increase, with a 3.2% adjustment to the current salary
schedule, and any amount above 6.4% to be used for merit.
Dr. Tom Hoffer reported that the DRI Senate supports an
8.25% increase and would not wish to see a ceiling of less
than that amount.
Dr. Dale Donathan reported that WNCC/N supports the Chan-
cellor's recommendation for up to an 8.25% total average
increase.
Mr. George Eversull stated that CCCC preferred the 6.4%
across-the-board increase but would support the Chancel-
lor's recommendation for 5.5% and up to 2.75% additional
for merit.
Mr. Cliff Blauert, speaking on behalf of the WNCC Chapter of
NSP, requested that the salary increase be distributed even-
ly to all faculty regardless of assignment, and proposed a
6.4% across-the-board and 1.85% for merit.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion for a 5.5% across-the-board increase and up to 2.75%
for merit, with incumbents above step 20 receiving the 5.5%
adjustment. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Mr. Ross moved to adjourn for lunch. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
The meeting reconvened following lunch and a meeting of the
Investment Advisory Committee.
Discussion resumed on Item 25, Professional Salary Schedule for
1977-79
Motion by Mr. Karamanos to approve the Chancellor's recom-
mendation carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
26. Voluntary ROTC Program
President Milam reported that for the past year, the
Military Affairs Review Board has been studying the UNR
Military Science requirement, and has voted unanimously to
recommend that the program be made voluntary. The text of
the Board's recommendations, as included with the agenda,
is as follows:
Whereas, the members of the Military Affairs Review
Board are unanimously in favor of retaining the
Military Science program at the University of Nevada,
Reno Campus, we recommend the following:
The Military Science program at the University shall be
made voluntary.
The Military Science Department shall be permitted to
give a Military orientation program to all incoming
Freshmen, without regard to sex, not to exceed two hours
in length. The orientation program is to be scheduled
by the Registrar's Office and the Office of Student
Affairs as a regular function of Freshman Orientation
Week.
The Registrar's Office or the Office of Student Affairs
shall make its facilities available for the Military
Science Department to include its material in mailings
to Freshmen students by the Registrar's Office or the
Office of Student Affairs.
Mr. Ross suggested that the ROTC program is an opportunity
to which students should be exposed and introduced Floyd
Edsall, Adjutant General of the Nevada National Guard.
General Edsall spoke concerning his own experience with
the ROTC program at UNR and the need to maintain both
quantity and quality in the officer manpower required by
the Military. General Edsall stated that he was personally
in favor of retaining the compulsory concept of the Military
Science program in order that entering Freshman would be
exposed to the Military, if it could be legally done.
Major Alan Mc Gill, Acting PMS, spoke concerning the program
at UNR and, responding to questions concerning the scholar-
ship aspect of the program, noted that a scholarship pro-
vides for payment of all registration and tuition fees,
all expenses in terms of books, lab fees and any ancillary
fees that may be involved. It does not pay for board and
room but does provide a stipend of $100 a month for ten
months of the academic year, tax free. Major Mc Gill stated
that in his opinion the ROTC was probably one of the most
important programs in generating officers for the national
defense establishment, noting that this year it generated
approximately 6,000 officers and in 1981 the Army ROTC pro-
gram is expected to produce approximately 10,000 officers,
not only for active Army units but also for Reserve and
National Guard units. He stated that his sole interest is
to insure that the ROTC program at UNR is operated in an
atmosphere which will produce both the quantity and the
quality student who will be a good junior officer within
the Armed Forces. He suggested that if the University is
able to provide the environment which will encourage the
young man and woman to look at the Military, then there
would be no objection on his part or on the part of his
superiors to the program being voluntary. He stressed, how-
ever, that the proper environment must be present to attract
the student and added that if that proper environment did
exist, he would be in favor of a voluntary program.
Mr. Kenneth Braunstein, Chairman of the UNR Military Affairs
Review Board, commented on the Board's recommendation and
the study and discussion which preceded the formulation of
that recommendation. Mr. Braunstein stated that the Commit-
tee was unanimously in favor of retaining a Military Science
program and believes that a voluntary program will strength-
en the Military Science program.
Mrs. Joan Chambers reported that the UNR Faculty Senate
endorsed the recommendation of the Military Affairs Review
Board that the program be continued on a voluntary basis.
Col. Robert Gundlach, former PMS, reviewed his service as
PMS with UNR and charged that the ROTC program is now at its
lowest point since 1961 when he assumed responsibility for
the program. He spoke of improvements which had occurred
under his command and expressed concern and regret over
what he stated was now a badly deteriorated program. Col.
Gundlach stated that the actual figures of commissioned
officers were in fact not as had been reported and suggested
that there was a real danger that the Army would remove the
program from the University of Nevada. He cited a number of
needs which he stated were critical to the success of the
ROTC program and urged the support of the Board of Regents
in revitalizing the program.
Col. Earl Ralf, former PMS, stated that he was speaking on
behalf of the General Westmoreland Chapter of the Associa-
tion of the U. S. Army, and quoted as follows from a posi-
tion paper developed by the Association:
"Since 1969, with the adoption on a trial basis, of the
present program, we have been concerned that the Univer-
sity, a State-supported school in a State where there is
comparatively little Statewide Military presence, has
not been meeting its obligation to its students to cre-
ate a definite awareness of the opportunities of a ci-
vilian Military career at a level commensurate with a
college graduate's education and potential."
Col. Ralf criticized the orientation program offered as an
option to the basic ROTC course and stated that the
Association recommended that the "ROTC program at the
University of Nevada be restructured to stress opportunity
for civilian Military careers, to emphasize Military tactics
and performance, to develop knowledge and leadership ability
as to actual Military tasks, and a minimum of one year of
successful attendance in the ROTC program be required of all
students, male and female." Col. Ralf, stating that he was
speaking for himself and not the Association, then charged
that every policy action taken by the Administration and
faculty since 1969 has been detrimental to the program. He
stated that the faculty and Administration had continually
agitated against the Military Science program and had, in
1970, disrupted Governor's Day. He recommended that the
matter be taken from the hands of the faculty and Adminis-
tration and suggested that if the Board of Regents couldn't
handle it perhaps it should go to the Legislature. He rec-
ommended that an ad hoc committee involving some active
Military people be appointed to resolve the matter.
Mr. John Mc Caskill, reported that ASUN joins with the
Military Affairs Review Board, the UNR Faculty Senate and
President Milam in recommending (1) that the ROTC program be
made voluntary and (2) that the Military Science Department
be permitted to give a Military orientation program to all
incoming Freshmen without regard to sex, not to exceed two
hours in length. Mr. Mc Caskill also reported that ASUN
Legal Counsel has stated that the ROTC requirement, as it
is now, will be in violation of Title IX.
Dr. Milam agreed that information received from HEW would
indicate that the Military Science requirement for male
students is likely to be declared to be in violation of
Title IX.
Drs. Anderson and Lombardi, Mr. Ross and Chairman Buchanan
all expressed their concerns over the impact upon the pro-
gram at this time if the requirement is removed and suggest-
ed that efforts be made to upgrade the program before chang-
ing to a voluntary status. Miss Mason disagreed, suggesting
that forcing students to participate in a bad program will
only compound the problem. Mrs. Fong questioned the ration-
ale of making Military training part of a required curricu-
lum in the University of Nevada System when there is no
longer a draft and Military service is no longer required.
Dr. Lombardi moved that the present Military Science re-
quirement be retained and that all efforts be made to up-
grade the program, and that ROTC be available to both men
and women students. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. Chris
Karamanos, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Ross
No - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mrs. Knudtsen,
Miss Mason
(NOTE TO MINUTES: Dr. Lombardi later instructed the
Secretary that his motion was intended to direct that
Military Science be a requirement for all students, i. e.,
male and female.)
27. Special Subsidy for Courses Offered in Rural Areas
Chancellor Humphrey noted that for many years the University
of Nevada System has attempted to meet the needs of the ru-
ral communities for programs of instruction. Although basic
administrative costs have been provided by Legislative ap-
propriation, the courses have not been funded and student
fees must cover instructors' compensation and travel. Ef-
forts have been made to use local instructors but difficul-
ty is often encountered in securing approval of the pro-
posed instructors by the responsible academic Departments.
Dr. Humphrey noted that there had been significant improve-
ment in the offering of State funded lower division and
vocational-technical courses since establishment of the
Community College; however, the problem of upper division
and graduate courses remains, with complaints having been
received from many parts of the State, particularly the Ely
area.
Dr. Humphrey reported that Dr. Richard Dankworth, Director
of Extended Programs and Continuing Education, had been re-
quested to develop a proposal for the funding that would be
required to subsidize a substantially improved service to
the rural areas. Dr. Dankworth's proposal was included with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 43 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Dr. Dankworth commented on his proposal, noting that upon
approval by the Board in 1976 of the merger of Summer Ses-
sion and General University Extension (now known as Ex-
tended Programs and Continuing Education), President Milam
had directed that immediate steps be taken to improve the
service to rural communities in northern Nevada and the
eastern slope of the Sierras, the service areas of UNR. A
second continuing education specialist was hired and the
Summer was spent in assessing the need in those rural
areas for upper division and graduate level courses. A
schedule for Fall and Spring 1976-77 was developed and in-
cluded a total of 42 courses, 21 of which were subsequently
cancelled because of insufficient enrollment to make them
self-supporting. Of the remaining courses, 19 were subsi-
dized at substantial cost to other Departments in EPCE.
Dr. Dankworth stated that this was not a result of poor
planning or lack of effort to deliver the service, but is
because of rather unrealistic requirements for place-bound
citizens in rural communities to support the total cost of
a course through their fees. He noted that the cost of such
courses includes professional salaries, travel and per diem,
course development, advertisement and management costs. To
provide a self-sustaining course in a rural community often
requires a higher enrollment than such a course would at-
tract on Campus.
Dr. Dankworth proposed that the Board establish a fund which
would assist in equalizing the opportunity for place-bound
Nevada adults to secure advanced education. The goal would
be to offer a minimum of two courses per year in communities
of less than 2,500 population, and a minimum of four courses
in larger rural communities. The fund would be used to sub-
sidize the difference between income generated from student
fees and the cost of the courses delivered. Dr. Dankworth
stated that, in his opinion, the University has an opportu-
nity and an obligation to contribute to the quality of life
in Nevada's rural communities by extending them a modest
but stable program of educational offerings at the upper
division and graduate level and he urged the Board's
approval.
Mr. George Munson, Director of Adult Education for White
Pine County School District, spoke in support of the subsidy
proposed by Dr. Dankworth and urged the Board's approval.
Mrs. Fong suggested that if it would cost $50,000 to offer
one course each in 15 communities, increasing the number of
courses to four in each community would cost $3 million.
Chancellor Humphrey explained the recommendation contained
in the agenda for $50,000 to be allocated from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Fund to a "Regents' Equalization
Fund for Rural Programs", with both UNR and UNLV having
access to this fund. He pointed out that the recommendation
is for the University nearest the community to be served to
offer the desired course, provided that University has the
appropriate program capability. Furthermore, efforts to
find and secure approval of qualified local instructors will
be renewed. If this experiment is successful, Chancellor
Humphrey proposed that efforts be renewed in 1979 to secure
State funding.
Mrs. Fong suggested that the program definitely favored UNR
since there are only two rural communities near Las Vegas,
and stated that if faculty members are solicited from UNLV
they would have to be paid much more in transportation costs
to cover the greater distance. Chancellor Humphrey again
pointed out that the proposal is for the University nearest
the community to provide the service, unless it is a program
which that Campus would not normally offer. He also empha-
sized the experimental aspect of the proposal with the un-
derstanding that the experience would be evaluated prior to
the next Legislative session.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
(NOTE TO MINUTES: Mrs. Fong later asked that the record
reflect that the reason for her opposing vote was that she
considered the potential costs to be too high.)
28. Presentation of Final Drawings, School of Medical Sciences,
Phase III, UNR
Mr. Wood introduced Mr. Edward Parsons, Project Architect,
who presented the final drawings for Phase III of the School
of Medical Sciences. A review of the scope and funding for
this project was included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 26 and filed with permanent minutes). President Milam
and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
29. Dorothe Mac Millan Estate
President Milam reported that UNR has received $415,018.20
from the estate of Dorothe Mac Millan. The terms of the be-
quest provided that the assets were to be distributed to the
University of Nevada, Reno, to be used to establish a School
of Veterinary Medicine within 5 years of her death; other-
wise, the trust assets were to be distributed to the Univer-
sity of California, Davis. On November 18, 1976, District
Judge Roy L. Torvinen found that the University had complied
with the terms of the bequest and ordered the distribution
of funds to the University.
Dr. Milam reported that the College of Agriculture has re-
quested that these funds be separately invested in securi-
ties that will provide a maximum sustained income. Dr.
Milam recommended that this be designated as a fund func-
tioning as an endowment and that the income through June
30, 1978, be spent for the following purposes and up to the
specified amounts:
(1) Equipment
a. Large animal ambulatory unit to be used to treat
University animals, to expose preveterinarian
students to large animal practice $ 4,000
b. Miscellaneous equipment for the School of
Veterinary Sciences; e. g., audio visual
cassettes, clinical pathology supplies,
anatomy specimens 5,000
(2) Internship Program
a. Salary for Dr. Taylor, as supervisor for
two months 5,000
b. Interns (10 students at $500 each) 5,000
(3) Scholarships to support UNR students continuing their
veterinary education within the WICHE compact or
contracts:
22 students at $1,125 each (1/2 of the students'
share of the total WICHE student exchange support
fee) 24,750
Total $43,750
Mr. Ross moved approval of the recommendation to the extent
that the proceeds from the Mac Millan Estate be adminis-
tered as a separate fund, functioning as an endowment, but
that the recommendations contained in (1), (2) and (3) be
left to a more legal determination. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
30. Remodel of Juniper Hall for Student Health Services, UNR
Mr. Pine reported that bids for this project were opened by
the State Public Works Board on May 12, 1977. Tabulation of
the bids is as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3
Vasco Associates $189,775 $ 8,100 $38,900 $22,800
Allen Galloway 191,363 8,370 34,644 17,811
Cunningham & Svensen 191,587 7,978 33,059 17,009
Walker Boudwin 233,000 11,792 38,513 22,383
Nevada Builders Inc. 199,790 8,269 34,298 15,983
Capriotti Construction 195,000 10,275 35,200 18,800
Bidder Total
Vasco Associates $259,575
Allen Galloway 252,188
Cunningham & Svensen 249,633
Walker Boudwin 305,688
Nevada Builders Inc. 258,340
Capriotti Construction 259,275
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board of Regents concur in the award by the State Public
Works Board to Vasco Associates for a total contract price
of $197,875 (base bid plus alternate 1).
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
31. Proposed Acquisition of Columbia Channel Gold Mining
Property in Little Valley
President Milam recalled that in 1959 the University of
Nevada was presented with a gift of 2,600 acres of land in
the Carson Range between Washoe Lake and Lake Tahoe. Named
for its donor, the George Whittell Forest and Wildlife
Area has been administered by a Board of Control as a bio-
logical field station and environmental research area for
the University of Nevada System. In its careful steward-
ship of this property, the Board has consistently supported
wide interdisciplinary use of the area for field studies and
teaching and it has kept facilities development to a minimum
in order to disturb the natural setting as little as
possible.
During the past 17 years, Dr. Milam noted, numerous theses
by UNR students have been based on investigations carried
out in Little Valley, and many classes in environmental
sciences have made field trips to the area. Current re-
search projects include studies of wildlife species, the
varied flora, forest management, fire protection, grazing
effects, archaeology, climatology, and environmental en-
gineering, including experiments in wind energy and solar
heating. While much of the surrounding region of Reno,
Carson City and Lake Tahoe is being rapidly developed and
altered, University professors and their students are using
the Whittell Forest to examine the past, study the present,
and explore the future of our natural environment.
Dr. Milam noted that 4 parcels of land in Little Valley do
not belong to the University. One small parcel at the lower
end is not too critical and there is no evidence that the
present owners plan to dispose of it. Two large parcels in
the upper Valley belong to affiliates of the Roman Catholic
Church. Another 40-acre parcel belongs to Mr. William
Sharon, and it is this property that is of concern to UNR.
The property has been listed for sale and it is believed
that if it is acquired by anyone other than the University,
legal proceedings will be initiated to assert access rights
across the Little Valley to the Sharon property.
President Milam recommended that the 40-acre parcel belong-
ing to Mr. Sharon be acquired and requested that funds for
its purchase be provided from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account. Mr. Pine reported that an appraisal of
the property had been obtained and the price for its pur-
chase has been set at $32,500.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the request to
acquire the property and further recommended that the fol-
lowing unrestricted UNR accounts be used for that purpose,
to be supplemented by up to $29,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account:
Noble Getchell E. I. 260-4100-003 $1,878
Effie Mona Mack Estate 260-4100-000 46
University Centennial 260-4100-004 488
Carolyn Beckwith E. I. 260-4100-006 664
John Colyer Gift 260-4100-008 322
John J. Partridge Gift 260-4100-009 131
$3,529
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
32. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
From Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Funds
#230 $8,250 to Speech and Theatre Operating to assist with
the Department's Spring production schedule and to
purchase curtains for the theatre.
#246 $6,450 to Sociology Department Operating to cover
costs of several lecturers who covered Spring semes-
ter courses while faculty member carried out admin-
istrative duties; $125 to Operating to cover cost
of a calculator, and $200 to Wages to fund a
work/study student who assisted with research.
#249 $500 to Managerial Sciences Operating to cover
printing costs for balance of the year.
#252 $700 to English Department Operating for unantici-
pated expenditures including purchase of a
typewriter.
#253 $1,000 to Student Services to fund the Special
Services tutorial program, writing clinic and serv-
ices for handicapped students during the last month
of the academic year.
#254 $4,000 to Medical Technology Professional Salaries to
cover salary of appointee to permanent position.
#256 $10,000 to Biology Department to purchase a research
microscope and $2,500 to purchase a tissue culture
incubator.
#257 $1,095 to Chemistry Department to purchase a sartor-
ius balance, and $550 to purchase a spectrometer, and
$1,400 to match a federal grant for purchase of a
teletype and an instrument computer.
#258 $1,695 to Physics Department to purchase three
electrostatic kits.
#259 $700 to Mathematics Department to purchase mass
storage for a mini computer.
#260 $950 to Journalism Department for purchase of two
typewriters.
#261 $300 to Physical Education Department to purchase a
scale for underwater weighing research.
#262 $675 to Psychology Department to purchase three
memory modules and one acoustic coupler.
#263 $475 to Political Science Department for the purchase
of a typewriter.
#265 $4,110 to Civil Engineering Department to purchase a
Surface Hydrological Unit and a triple prism
retroreflector assembly and related equipment.
#266 $5,150 to Electrical Engineering Department to
purchase microprocessors and related hardware.
#267 $3,700 to Mechanical Engineering for the remodeling
of the low-speed wind tunnel and various meters and
watches necessary for instrumentation.
#268 $4,095 to Engineering Technologies for the purchase
of electronic test equipment.
#269 $475 to Curriculum and Instruction for the purchase
of a typewriter.
#270 $220 to Counseling and Personnel Services, for the
purchase of DUSO kits.
#271 $7,570 to the Library for purchase of five card
catalog cabinets and $4,800 for three resensitizing
units.
#272 $5,240 to Audio Visual Communications for purchase
of slide projectors and 16mm projectors.
#273 $1,300 to Graduate Dean's Office to cover wages for
the balance of the year; $300 for in-state travel
expenses; and $2,800 to cover the cost of designing
and printing new graduate school forms.
#279 $3,000 to the College of Agriculture for the pur-
chase of a 10-inch metal lathe, and $3,200 for the
purchase of microscopes for the Wildlife Teaching
Laboratories.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
33. Remodel of Mackay Science Building, UNR
Mr. Pine reported that the School of Medical Sciences has
received a grant for $90,880 from the Veterans's Administra-
tion for alterations and remodeling of a portion of the
Mackay Science building to accommodate the Medical Technol-
ogy program. The remodeling will occur on the north end of
the second floor. The project budget is as follows:
Architect's fee $ 8,450
Laboratory furniture 43,700
Demolition and construction 38,730
$90,880
Mr. Pine presented the preliminary plans for this remodel,
as prepared by Edward Parsons, project architect. The
plans have been approved by the Veterans Administration.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the preliminary plans and authorization to bid the pro-
ject upon approval of the final drawings by the Veterans
Administration.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
34. Thomas D. Wyatt Estate
President Milam reported that UNR has received $125,000 from
the estate of Thomas D. Wyatt, M. D. The terms of the be-
quest provide that the funds are to "...be used entirely in
the discretion of the Board of Regents for the University of
Nevada Medical School, Reno, Nevada, and for medical pur-
suits as they may in their best judgment determine."
President Milam requested that the funds be expended in the
following manner:
$116,700 to be used to make up the balance of the
miscellaneous receipts income item included in the
1976-77 Work Program for the School of Medical Sciences.
$8,300 to repay the loan made to the School of Medical
Sciences from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Fund.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
35. Construction Bids, S-Bar-S Ranch Swimming Pool
President Milam recalled that in April, the Board had dele-
gated authority to the Administration to review the bids
and award a contract for construction of a pool at the S-
Bar-S Ranch, with the results to be reported to the May
meeting. Bids received were as follows:
Gottschalk Construction Company $21,390
Capital Gunite Company 23,100
Dr. Milam reported that the contract was awarded to
Gottschalk Construction Company for $21,390 and requested
confirmation of this action for minute record purposes.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried with Mr. John Buchanan and Mrs. Fong
opposing and Mr. Ross abstaining.
36. Request for Authority to Sell Stock, UNR
A. Dr. Milam reported that UNR has received five shares of
common stock of Gannett Co., Inc., the proceeds of which
are to be used by the UNR Journalism Department.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
stock be sold and the proceeds deposited to the
appropriate account.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
B. President Milam reported that UNR owns 100,000 shares
of Chemex Corporation stock, proceeds of which are to
be utilized for the enhancement of the Biochemistry re-
search programs of the Agricultural Experiment Station.
He endorsed a request by Dean Bohmont that 25,000
shares of the stock be sold and the proceeds from the
sale be used for minor remodeling of the old Veteri-
nary Medicine building and to strengthen current re-
search programs on natural plant products. In addition
the research effort has reached a state where there is
need for organic chemists in the postdoctoral category
to work on specific natural plant product isolations
and structure alterations. Proceeds of the sale in
excess of the amount required for remodeling would be
used for such personnel. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
37. Proposed Change in Fee Distribution
President Milam recalled that in May, 1976, the Board had
approved the distribution of fees for 1977-78 under the new
consolidated fee concept. Dr. Milam requested that the
distribution of the fees for UNR be amended as shown below:
Present Proposed
A. Undergraduate or Graduate Students,
6 or fewer credits
General Fund $14.40 $14.40
Capital Improvement 6.00 6.00
Student Union Capital Improvement 1.00 1.00
Student Union Operating .60 .40
Recreation Building Use .20
$22.00 $22.00
B. Undergraduate Students,
7 or more credits
General Fund $11.00 $11.00
Capital Improvement 6.00 6.00
Student Union Capital Improvement 1.00 1.00
Athletics .90 .90
Health Service 1.40 1.50
Student Association (Including
Recreation Building Use) 1.40 1.37
Student Union Operating .30 .23
$22.00 $22.00
C. Graduate Students
7 or more credits
General Fund $12.80 $12.80
Capital Improvement 6.00 6.00
Student Union Capital Improvement 1.00 1.00
Health Service 1.40 1.50
Student Association .30 .30
Student Union Operating .50 .25
Recreation Building Use .15
$22.00 $22.00
D. Summer Session
Instruction $27.40 $27.40
Student Union Capital Improvement 1.00 1.00
Summer Activity .40 1.00
Student Union Operating .20
Health Service 1.00 .60
$30.00 $30.00
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
38. Declaration of Financial Exigency, CCD
President Donnelly requested that the Board of Regents de-
clare a state of financial exigency for the Office of the
President and the Division Administration of CCD. He noted
that the budget for the President's Office for the next
biennium reduces personnel from 19 to 2, leaving on the
President and an Administrative Secretary. One professional
position and three classified positions will be transferred
to Western Nevada Community College. Six professionals and
seven classified positions will be eliminated. The profes-
sional positions are as follows:
(1) Assistant to the President
(2) Administrative Assistant to the President
(3) Business Manager
(4) Personnel Director
(5) Public Information Officer
(6) Controller
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the President's request,
adding that this reduction in personnel does not change the
status of the Community College Division within UNS and it
will continue to function as an autonomous Division of the
University System.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
39. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following fund
transfers from the Contingency Reserve, WNCC/North:
#1129 $6,500 to Janitorial Services Operating for contract
services at WNCC Phase II.
#1130 $7,044 to Campus Security Operating for contract
services with UNR.
#1131 $51,000 to Instruction Operating for purchase of
instructional equipment. Funds were made available
from professional salary savings.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
40. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in April the Board au-
thorized an allocation of up to $1,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account to supplement the Board's
Out-of-State Travel Account to permit attendance of 3 Re-
gents at the 1977 Annual Workshop in Williamsburg, Virginia
sponsored by the Association of Governing Boards. Dr.
Humphrey reported that an additional $356.72 is required
in order to clear the travel claims submitted.
Chairman Buchanan requested allocation of this additional
amount from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
41. Legislative Report
Chancellor Humphrey noted inclusion with the agenda of a
report concerning action by the 1977 Legislature of special
interest to the University of Nevada System. (Report iden-
tified as Ref. 44 and filed with permanent minutes.)
42. State Student Incentive Grant Program
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board had previously
approved requesting State monies in the amount of $150,000
per year to match a like amount available from the Federal
government to establish a State Student Incentive Grant
(SSIG) program. This program was recommended by Governor
O'Callaghan and the legislation was passed by the Assembly
but killed in the Senate Finance Committee.
Dr. Humphrey reported that the Federal agency responsible
for administration of this program has suggested that the
University request permission to use existing student grants
as the State's match in order to secure the Federal funds.
In order to meet the April 15 deadline for application, such
a proposal was submitted, contingent upon approval by the
Board at the May meeting. Dr. Humphrey stated that he had
discussed this proposal with Senator Floyd Lamb, Chairman of
the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Lamb had stated
that he did not believe this would be considered in viola-
tion of Legislative intent; however, he stated that he was
speaking strictly for himself and was not attempting to re-
present either his Committee or the Legislature in general.
The Officers recommended that the Board of Regents approve
the use of existing student grants as the State's matching
share in order to establish the SSIG program.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
43. Position Appointments in UNS
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in January, 1977, the
Board of Regents adopted the following recommendation:
"...that no existing professional or classified posi-
tion which becomes vacant may be filled except with the
specific written permission of the President of the
Division involved, and secondly, for the protection of
faculty who may be displaced, that a President may not
authorize employment of anyone in the professional or
classified service not presently employed within the
system until he has received written confirmation from
the other Presidents and from the Chancellor that no
qualified employee whose position is subject to discon-
tinuation or whose position has been discontinued with-
in the last 24 months is available for transfer."
Dr. Humphrey stated that the scope of the budgetary problems
are now fully understood with the two financial exigencies
recommended for declaration at this meeting yet to be
resolved. Accordingly, the Officers recommended that the
Board rescind its earlier action in this matter except as
it applies to those employees affected by the financial
exigencies declared in DRI and CCD.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
44. Work Program for 1977-78
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the tentative work program
for 1977-78 was distributed May 6. Work on the development
of a final document for action by the Board on June 17 is
continuing; however, Chancellor Humphrey suggested that
discussion would be helpful, particularly on that part of
the Work Program dealing with establishment of Business
Centers. Dr. Humphrey noted that the General Appropriation
Act of 1977 includes the following language:
The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada System
shall establish one or two Business Centers for the
business-related functions of the various Divisions in
the University of Nevada System. To accomplish the es-
tablishment of Business Centers, the Board of Regents
are authorized to transfer positions and funds from the
appropriations made by Section 24 for the System Admin-
istration, Community College Administration, University
Press, Statewide Programs-UNR, Intercollegiate Athletics
UNR, Intercollegiate Athletics UNLV, Statewide Programs-
UNLV, Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative
Extension Services, System Computing Center, Desert
Research Institute, University of Nevada-Reno, School
of Medical Sciences-UNR, University of Nevada-Las Vegas,
Clark County Community College, Western Nevada Communi-
ty College and Northern Nevada Community College to a
separate budget account or accounts established for a
Business Center or Centers.
In order to accommodate to this law, Chancellor Humphrey
recommended that the final work program include two new
functional areas: (1) Northern Business Center, and (2)
Southern Business Center. Southern will provide accounting,
purchasing and classified personnel services to UNLV.
Northern will provide these services for all other units.
The necessary personnel and operating costs will be drawn
from existing appropriation lines. The Southern Business
Center will be administered by the Vice President for
Business, UNLV, reporting to the President of UNLV. The
Northern Business Center will be administered by the Vice
President for Business, UNR, reporting to the President
of UNR.
Dr. Humphrey noted the distribution by President Smith of a
position paper in which Dr. Smith expressed strong reserva-
tions regarding the effect of the mandate by the Legislature
for the establishment of the Business Centers (position
paper on file in Chancellor's Office). Dr. Smith stated
that he was strongly opposed to any structure which would
hold him responsible for expenditures by his organization
and yet have the business affairs for the Institute admin-
istered by another organization.
Mr. Ross moved that the Administration structure the Bus-
iness Centers in a manner that complies with the Act and
bring it back to the June meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong.
In response to a question from the Chairman, President
Donnelly noted that CCD will also be required to work with
a Business Center not under the direction of the Division
President; however, he said the Division would do everything
possible to make it work in that he did not see any
alternative. He said that as long as the Division has
managerial direction over its budget the Business Center
concept should work.
Ms. Chambers reported that the UNR Faculty Senate had passed
the following three motions in reference to the proposal
under discussion:
(1) The UNR Faculty Senate wishes to go on record as oppos-
ing the consolidation since being forced by the Legis-
lature to do this violates the Board of Regents consti-
tutional autonomy.
(2) The Faculty Senate recommend to the Board of Regents
that UNR maintain its present arrangement for fiscal
operations in order to maintain its Divisional autonomy
in the area of business functions.
(3) If UNR is to be given additional responsibilities in
the business functions areas that we also be given the
necessary additional resources and personnel as deter-
mined by President Milam to accomplish the assigned
tasks.
Dr. Humphrey pointed out that in his opinion this mandate is
within the constitutional powers of the Legislature to as-
sign a duty to the Board of Regents. The Legislature has
not restricted the Board's powers; it has assigned a duty.
He also noted that the University had presented to the Leg-
islature the reasons why it was believed that the 4 autono-
mous Divisions should each have business services. The
Governor and the Legislature disagreed and they have been
given instructions which the University should now do its
best to make work, and then go back to the Governor and the
Legislature in 1979 and say, it works, we are happy with it,
here is what we believe needs to be adjusted. Or, it does-
n't work and here are our alternatives. He urged that the
Board not place itself in direct opposition to the Governor
and the Legislature when it is not known whether the mandate
which has been given the Board will or will not work.
Counsel Lessly concurred that the State Constitution clearly
states that the Legislature may define the duties of the
Board of Regents.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
45. Affirmative Action Plan, UNLV
Mr. Jim Kitchen, UNLV Affirmative Action Officer, reported
that the proposed Affirmative Action Plan for UNLV as in-
cluded with the agenda (plan on file in the Chancellor's
Office), had been reviewed and approved by the University
Senate, and was now ready for approval by the Board and
submission to the appropriate Federal agency.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that review by Legal Counsel and
by the System Equal Opportunity Officer had also occurred
with the following recommended changes:
Page 7 - Nepotism Policy
Delete entire section and substitute the following:
The Nevada Statute which sets forth the State of Nevada
policy on nepotism (NRS 281.210) infringes upon the
executive and administrative areas of the University
and is, therefore, to be regarded as being advisory
only under the decision of the Nevada Supreme Court in
King vs. Board of Regents, 65 Nev. 533 (1948). Thus,
the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada System
may accept the advice offered by the Legislature by
Statute or enact contrary regulations regarding nepo-
tism. NRS 281.210 would prohibit the employment of
relatives within the 3rd degree of consanguinity or
affinity of the "employing authority" only, namely, the
President of the University, and in certain specific
areas, the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents has
adopted the policy that "Unless otherwise provided by
State law, there shall be no nepotism constraint upon
the employment or advancement of University faculty."
Codification of Board Policy Statements, Title 4,
Chapter 4, Section 5.
Within the above-stated framework, it is the policy of
the University of Nevada System to seek to employ in
its faculty and staff positions the best possible em-
ployees who are to be selected on a competitive basis.
There are no prohibitions to the appointment of rela-
tives to the faculty or staff of the University in
the same or different Colleges or Departments, but no
faculty or staff member employed shall participate
in making recommendations or decisions specifically
affecting the appointment, retention, tenure, work
assignments, promotions, demotions, salary or other
status or interests of a relative.
If the present statement is to be retained, first
sentence under Classified should be changed to read
"Section 281.210 of Nevada Revised Statutes."
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Third sentence of paragraph 6 should be changed to read
"Community College Division", deleting the words "Clark
County District".
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Delete the question "Of what country are you a
citizen?" and substitute "Are you a citizen of the
United States?".
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval with the substitutions as suggested by Legal Counsel.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
46. Proposed Lease to Environmental Protection Agency
President Baepler requested authorization to negotiate with
the Environmental Protection Agency for a 2-year lease by
that agency of one laboratory in Biology for approximately
$2,000 per year. There would be no option for renewal be-
yond the 2-year period. He noted that the Life Science
building has significant laboratory space and provides room
for growth within the Biology Department, and it is assumed
that the Department will be able to accommodate the request.
He also noted that the building is heated and air-condition-
ed regardless of occupancy of one laboratory by EPA, and
their occupancy will not be a significant cost factor to
the University. Dr. Baepler requested that the proceeds
from the lease be deposited to a special account for the
Department of Biology, originally established by Dr. Juanita
White, which the Department hopes will reach a sufficient
level that it can become an academic endowment fund.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the lease,
subject to concurrence by the Governor, and approval of the
proposed use of the lease proceeds.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
47. Addition to Mackay Stadium, UNR
President Milam recalled that the 1977 Legislature had ap-
propriated $532,000 to the State Public Works Board for an
addition to Mackay Statium. He recommended that the Board
submit the following nominations for project engineer to
the State Public Works Board:
(1) John Webster Brown
(2) Grant A. Engstrom
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
48. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in November, 1976, the
Board authorized: (1) the grants-in-aid for all categories
of students at all times at UNR and UNLV be $11 per credit
and $8.50 per credit at CCD, and (2) students receiving a
grant-in-aid as athletes, professional staff and dependents,
graduate assistants (fellows), classified staff, and those
student body officers designated by the President, would
receive a waiver during the regular academic year of the
Capital Improvement Fee of $6 per credit at UNR and UNLV,
and $4 per credit at CCD. That action provides that during
the academic year a faculty member or his dependent attend-
ing either UNR or UNLV would pay $5 per credit, receive a
funded grant-in-aid for $11, and $6 would be waived. Those
attending CCD pay fifty cents per credit, receive a funded
grant-in-aid for $8.50, and $4 would be waived. During
Summer School, $19 per credit would be paid at UNR and UNLV,
and $4 per credit at CCD. The effect of this policy on
faculty and dependents attending Summer School was apparent-
ly not understood at the time.
In order that faculty are equitably treated, the Officers
recommended that the policy remain as adopted for all cours-
es during the academic year, and that during Summer School,
all but $5 per credit be waived (i. e., not a funded grant-
in-aid) at UNR and UNLV, and all but fifty cents per credit
be waived at CCD, provided a course has a sufficient number
of fee-paying students, not including those receiving waiv-
ers, to be offered. This would make the cost per credit to
faculty and dependents the same during Summer School as
during the academic year.
The Officers further recommended that the distribution of
the Summer School fee charged such students (i. e., $5 per
credit at UNR and UNLV, and fifty cents per credit at CCD),
be to the Estimative Budget account applicable (Health
Service, Student Union), etc., and the residual to the
instructional programs.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
49. Revenue Bond Resolutions, UNR
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolutions to permit the sale of $1 million in revenue
bonds for the UNR Student Union building addition:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-2
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S
OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,
RENO, STUDENT UNION BUILDING FEE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
MAY 1, 1977", IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING WHOLLY OR IN PART THE COST
OF CONSTRUCTING AND OTHERWISE ACQUIRING AN ADDITION TO,
AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING, THE JOT TRAVIS STUDENT UNION
BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,
RENO, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT AND FUR-
NISHINGS THEREFOR, AND OTHER APPURTENANCES RELATING
THERETO: PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE BONDS, THE MANNER OF THEIR EXECUTION, THE METHOD OF
THEIR PAYMENT AND THE SECURITY THEREFOR: PROVIDING FOR
THE DISPOSITION OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM CERTAIN STUDENT
FEES AND OTHERWISE: PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING
THE BONDS AND THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH: RATI-
FYING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD THE PROJECT AND
THE BONDS: PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO:
AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF THE
SECURITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA DESIGNATED AS THE
"UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, STUDENT UNION BUILDING FEE
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES MAY 1, 1977", IN THE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00; PROVIDING THE FORMS OF THE
NOTICES OF SUCH SALE: PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF
THE SALE AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH:
AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
50. Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund
President Milam reported that in 1968 Harry Jerome Wilson
and Betty Wilson created a Trust known as "The Jerry and
Betty Wilson Fund". Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have subse-
quently died. Under the terms of the trust, 50% of the net
current annual income of the Trust Estate is to be distrib-
uted to the University of Nevada, Reno, for the creation
and maintenance of a scholarship fund in memory of the
Wilsons. UNR will receive $1,181.48 from this trust for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1976.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board accept the "Jerry and Betty Wilson Fund" and that
a scholarship fund be established at UNR which will comply
with the terms of the Trust.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
51. ASUN Agreement
President Milam reported that ASUN and the UNR Administra-
tion have developed an agreement governing the operating
procedures for ASUN and the ASUN Bookstore, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada System hereinafter known as "The Regents", and
the Associated Students of the University of Nevada,
hereinafter known as ASUN, "desire to enter into an
agreement to establish terms and conditions upon which
the relationship between the said parties shall exist:
1. ASUN agrees that it is subject to all System and
Reno Campus policies, rules and regulations adopted
by the Regents, covered by this document, unless
otherwise agreed to by both parties.
2. ASUN agrees that all employees will be selected,
employed and promoted according to the Regents'
policies and that all fringe benefits as well as
salaries will be paid by ASUN to such employees.
The employment or discharge of any employees will
be a cooperative effort of the University of
Nevada, Reno, President and ASUN designees. Em-
ployee responsibilities, job descriptions, and
internal organization will be developed by ASUN
and approved by the UNR President.
3. Auxiliary enterprise operations (Bookstore), as
well as student activities will be supervised by
the ASUN Business Manager. Those activities in-
volving business operations, such as the Bookstore,
will be under the general supervision of the Vice
President of Business of UNR. Those activities
directly involving student activities, such as con-
certs, movies, dances, etc., will be under the gen-
eral supervision of the Dean of Students. The ASUN
Business Manager will be responsible to the two
above-named UNR employees.
4. The ASUN Bookstore management may purchase books and
supplies directly from publishers or suppliers or
may use the UNR purchasing office to assist in ASUN
purchases. All funds of any type will be deposited
with the UNR Controller. The Controller will pay
out funds upon submission of proper vouchers, if
funds are available. Surplus funds will be invested
by ASUN. Returns on investments will be the prop-
erty of ASUN. Investments may be made in any legal
business operating in the State of Nevada. Approval
of investments will be obtained from the UNR Presi-
dent or his designee.
5. Contracting authority for all services or independ-
ent contracts will be accomplished by ASUN. The
authorization or approval of each contract will be
subject to UNR administrative approval as to its
legality.
6. A Bookstore advisory committee of ASUN executive
officers, UNR Vice President for Business, ASUN
Business Manager, ASUN Bookstore Manager and member
of the College of Business shall offer assistance
to ASUN in this auxiliary enterprise. The ASUN
President will be the Chairman of the committee
and will establish the meeting dates.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the proposed agreement with the following language
substituted for the last two sentences of paragraph 4:
Investment of surplus operating capital of ASUN will be
made in the same manner as investment of other surplus
operating capital of University funds.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
52. Student Association Constitutions, WNCC
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval of the proposed student body association constitu-
tion for WNCC/North (identified as Ref. 39A) and the pro-
posed student body constitution for WNCC/South (identified
as Ref. 39B). Both documents are filed with permanent min-
utes. It was noted that adoption of two separate constitu-
tions will rescind the WNCC Constitution adopted in
February, 1972, and which appears in the Board of Regents
Handbook as Chapter 20, Title 4.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
53. Request for Increase in Student Activity Fee, CCCC
President Donnelly submitted the following resolution adopt-
ed by the ASCC Student Council of Clark County Community
College:
In order to improve and increase services and activities
offered to Clark County Community College Student Body,
we, the Associated Students of Clark County Community
College, resolve that student fees be increased from
fifty cents per credit to $1 per credit, beginning in
the Fall semester, 1977.
President Donnelly stated that he does not concur with this
resolution because he believes the consolidated per credit
fee of $13 is already high and he does not recommend an
increase. He noted that the students wished to have the
increase in order to build a fund for a student center;
however, he believed there were other ways of providing
this student center and he would continue to work with the
students in this matter. Chancellor Humphrey also recom-
mended against the proposed increase.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the request for a fee increase
be denied. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without
dissent.
54. Special Reduced Registration Fee
The Officers recommended that Section 5, Chapter 13, Title 4
of the Board of Regents Handbook be amended as follows:
1. Persons 62 years of age or older shall be permitted to
register for credit or as auditors in any course without
fee except as noted below.
2. Such registration shall not entitle a person to any
privileges usually associated with registration, e. g.,
student association membership, health service,
Intercollegiate Athletic tickets.
3. Persons 62 years of age or older may register in Summer
Session or Off-Campus credit courses (Independent Study
by Correspondence and field study programs excepted) and
in non-credit Continuing Education courses at UNLV or
UNR or in community service courses at CCD, all of which
are supported by registration fees, for one-half the
regular registration fee. Reduced fee benefits are
always subject to programs otherwise being self-
sustaining.
4. Nonmatriculated native speakers of any foreign language
may be permitted to register without fee for credit or
as auditors in literature courses in that language.
5. The consent of the course instructor may be required for
all such registration.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
55. Federal Funding, Reconstruction and Renovation Projects
In response to an inquiry at the April meeting from Regent
Mason, Mr. Harry Wood, System Architect, presented a report
concerning the availability of federal funding to remove
existing architectural barriers at its various facilities
where such conditions may exist. (Report identified as Ref.
46, filed with permanent minutes.) Mr. Wood reported that
there are not now, nor have there been at any time, federal
funds available for this specific purpose. Part E of Title
VII which authorizes grants and loans for reconstruction
and renovation projects has not been funded and the Depart-
ment of HEW is not accepting applications. Mr. Wood noted
that the Chancellor's Office maintains close contact with
both the regional and central offices of the Office of
Education, HEW, and should funds materialize for these
purposes, the conditions for such grants and loans will be
reported to the University Divisions and to the Regents.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda
submitted. The Information Agenda is on file in the Chancel-
lor's Office and contains the following items:
(1) Schedule of Remaining 1977 Board Meetings
(2) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(3) Report of Fund Transfers
(4) Report of Foreign Travel
(5) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(6) Progress of University Projects
(7) Press Release Abstracts, Mackay School of Mines
(8) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
05-13-1977