May 14-15, 1987
05-14-1987
Pages 87-104
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 14-15, 1987
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Alumni Room,
Student Union, University of Nevada-Reno.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Mr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Council
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Frank Hartigen (UNR),
Heise (CCCC), Gary Jones (UNLV), Dale Pugsley (WNCC), Steve
Wheatcraft (DRI), David Wilkins (TMCC), Jim Williams (Unit) and
Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 2:10 P.M.
on Thursday, May 14, 1987.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting, held April
2, 1987, and the minutes of the special meeting, held
April 17, 1987.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in Ref.
C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved a 1-year extension of a leave of absence for
Kenneth M. Hanlon, Assistant Professor of Music at
UNLV.
(4) Approved Interlocal Agreements
A. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Board
of Regents and the Nevada State Bureau of Child
Care Services to provide child care training for
the Bureau in Fallon, Carson City, Elko, North Las
Vegas, Winnemucca, Nye County and Henderson. Child
Care Services will advance the amount of $3393 to
TMCC for services from March 16 to June 30, 1987.
B. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Nevada
Department of Wildlife and the Board of Regents on
behalf of UNLV for an amount not to exceed $18,000
for the period July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. The
services are to further the cause of wildlife man-
agement and education.
C. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Nevada
State Health Department, Department of Human Re-
sources and the Board of Regents, School of Medi-
cine, to provide a half-time pediatrician to serve
as Acting Medical Director at the Reno Special
Children's Clinic, at a maximum salary of $41,389.
General Counsel Klasic recommended that the follow-
ing words be added to the agreement between the
Nevada State Health Department, Department of Human
Resources and the Board of Regents, School of Medi-
cine, at the beginning of the sentence starting at
line 14 on page 2 of the agreement: "To the extent
authorized by law, the School shall be responsible
for all damages ...".
This limits the UNS's liability to the amount pro-
vided by law in NRS 41.035. General Counsel had
no objections otherwise to the agreement.
(5) Approved a change in the scope of work of Project No.
87-35 of the Public Works Board Project List known as
TMCC Campus Improvements. TMCC would like to include
a Campus Master Plan in the project in lieu of the re-
placement of carpeting.
Mrs. Sparks moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
2. Approved Site for Construction of System Administration
Building
Chancellor Dawson presented a report and recommendations on
site selections and construction of a System Administration
building, in which he stated that the objective of the pro-
posed project is to provide flexible, efficient and func-
tional work space for the existing number of staff members
in a building with access for the handicapped, in a loca-
tion that is accessible to the freeways, (and Carson City),
the airport and to the institutions of higher education in
the area.
On January 29, 1987, Mrs. Edna Brigham, Endowment Director,
appeared in Carson City at the Regents meeting to present
the offers for 405 Marsh Avenue and to request permission
to build, with Mr. Claude I. Howard's help, a 12,000-sq. ft.
building on the lot donated to the Regents, and previously
accepted by the Regents, by Messrs. Bradley, Dermody and
Howard, which is located at Mc Carran, Socrates and Enter-
prise.
The Chancellor's staff was asked to study alternative op-
tions for building sites, existing buildings for lease, and
existing buildings for sale.
At the April meeting, the Chancellor and Mrs. Brigham pre-
sented a notebook of alternative options available to the
Regents. The notebook contained the description of an ex-
isting building at Plumb Lane and Arlington Avenue which
the Board asked the staff to investigate and to negotiate
with the owner about the possibility of purchasing for ad-
ministrative quarters. The staff did investigate the pos-
sibility and found that the arrangement of the space needed
by the staff would prevent the renting of enough of the re-
mainder of the space to complete the financing of the proj-
ect.
On April 11, 1987, an ad was placed in Reno Newspapers, Inc.
requesting proposals for an existing building of 12,000 to
15,000 square feet with ready access to the airport and
freeways. The staff received 2 proposals for totally un-
suitable buildings, 1 proposal for a desirable but very ex-
pensive lot, and 2 proposals from developers who wanted to
build for the UNS. Of these 2, 1 was considerably more ex-
pensive than a project on the donated lot, and the other
proposal was attractive in price and quality of building,
but impossible because of the remote and inaccessible loca-
tion.
Chancellor Dawson requested approval to begin the construc-
tion process for a building of approximately 12,000 square
feet on the lot located at Mc Carran, Enterprise and Soc-
rates.
Mr. Claude I. Howard is still willing to help UNS with the
construction of this building and is urging construction to
begin as soon as possible. Chancellor Dawson read a letter
from Mr. Howard, filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Brigham expressed concern that UNS could risk spending
too much of the proceeds of the sale of the 405 March Avenue
building for rent if the project is not begun immediately.
Mrs. Brigham stated that Mr. Howard will save UNS a great
deal of time and money in the construction of this building,
so it is very important to accept his generous offer and to
take advantage of his interest and support for this project.
Mrs. Edna Brigham, Endowment Director, presented a slide
presentation on the proposed project.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval to accept the Chancellor's rec-
ommendation and to begin immediate construction on the prop-
erty located at the corner of Socrates, Enterprise and Mc
Carran Boulevard. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Mr. Eardley requested further information about the alter-
natives the Chancellor's staff investigated and Mrs. Brigham
described the various options as follows:
A. Mike Dermody - Dermody Business Park (8,000-square-foot
office building) - The existing building of 8,000 square
feet would be increased in size to 12,000 sq. ft.; cost
$8-900,000 for the completed building; accessibility is
not good for Business Center North and other Campuses;
and is located in the warehousing district.
B. Norman Dianda - Airport Park - Cost $1,020,000. Can
save $250,000 if UNS built their own building.
C. 275 Hill Street - Old Office Building - Not sufficient
space; would need rehabilitation.
D. 8th Street - Victorian House.
E. Kimmell Associates - 43,778 -sq. ft. lot - $5.50 per sq.
ft. would be $240,779.
F. There were additional sites as outlined in the presen-
tation at the April 2, 1987 meeting.
Chairman Klaich and Mrs. Sparks both stated that, in their
opinion, the Chancellor's staff had investigated all pos-
sibilities and answered all questions asked by the Board
members.
Motion carried.
3. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson provided an update of recent 1987 legis-
lative activities of concern to Nevada public higher educa-
tion. In addition to a summary of 1987 legislation affect-
ing UNS, which is filed in the Regents Office, Chancellor
Dawson presented information about final recommendations of
the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance
Committee on the UNS budget. The two money committees were
scheduled to hold a joint hearing soon to iron out differ-
ences in recommendations.
The Senate Finance Committee's recommendations call for $4.1
million more in State general funds than the Governor's rec-
ommendations. Assembly Ways and Means recommended $5.8 mil-
lion more for the biennium than the Governor recommended.
Neither includes recommendations concerning salary increases
and merit pay, or extension of the merit pool to include
non-teaching faculty. Compensation matters will be handled
separately.
Chancellor Dawson highlighted several specific pieces of
legislation, including AB725 and SB448 (see below), and
SB23, a bill that will determine how estate tax proceeds
are distributed in public schools and UNS. Dawson said
he planned to request several amendments to SB23 to estab-
lish a separate endowment pool administered by UNS, and to
create an advisory board that makes recommendations to the
Board of Regents. The Board, in turn, would report to the
Legislature's Interim Finance Committee or to the Legisla-
ture.
AB725 would require State agencies to prepare long-range
plans encompassing the next 8 years. The Board of Regents
and State Department of Education would be required to de-
velop a plan for public education to be to the Governor
by July 1, 1988. The plan would include justification of
goals, specific objectives every 2 years to meet estimated
budgetary requirements to achieve goals and objectives.
The bill is being heard by the Assembly Government Affairs
Committee and it is doubtful that it will pass.
SB448 prohibits simultaneous tenure on academic staff while
holding a UNS administrative position. The bill is being
heard by Senate Human Resources and Facilities Committee.
Chancellor Dawson expressed concern about a proposed mora-
torium on increases in retirement contributions which would
adversely affect TIAA-CREF participants. Because TIAA-CREF
is an annuity, the proposed moratorium would negatively im-
pact participants' funds while PERS employees would not be
affected because they are paid a fixed amount upon retire-
ment. The moratorium would amount to 1% each year, half of
which is paid by the employer and half by the employee.
He asked the Chairman of each Faculty Senate to discuss con-
cerns about the distribution of merit pay with respective
Senates and make recommendations to the System Compensation
Committee for consideration by the Board of Regents next
Fall.
The Chancellor distributed a handout summarizing a survey of
1987-88 salary increases in western states. The survey,
conducted by UNR several weeks ago, shows that of 13 Western
Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states,
9 indicated average salary increases of about 5.2% are like-
ly to be enacted. The figures apply to all professional
employees and, with one exception, do not include merit in-
creases.
Mr. Foley urged fellow Regents, Chancellor's Office staff
and institution Presidents to step up legislative efforts
to carry the message to lawmakers that "we need their full
support or we are going to regress not only in faculty sal-
aries but all aspects of our budget".
A continuation of the legislative discussion is on Page 104.
Mrs. Gallagher commended Chancellor Mark Dawson, Vice Chan-
cellor Ron Sparks, UNR President Joseph Crowley, and Public
Information Director Pamela Galloway for their work at the
Legislature.
President Crowley announced that later today there would be a
tour of the historical sites on the University of Nevada-Reno
Campus. The Campus has been registered as a National Historical
place.
4. Introductions
President Crowley introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Frank Hartigan and newly elected ASUN President
Carl Gatson.
President Calabro introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Dale Pugsley.
President Gwaltney introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman David Wilkins.
President Meacham introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairwoman Beverly Funk.
President Hidy introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Steve Wheatcraft.
Chairman Klaich extended is appreciation to all Faculty
Senate Chairpersons and Student Government leaders for their
interest, cooperation and support during their terms of
office.
5. Report of Spring 1987 and Annualized 1986-87 Enrollment
Vice Chancellor Fox and Karen Steinberg, Institutional Re-
search Coordinator, submitted Spring 1987 enrollment data
and the annualized System enrollment report for 1986-87,
Ref. B, filed with the permanent minutes. Dr. Fox and Mrs.
Steinberg presented a system overview and summary of the
enrollment figures.
The Spring 1987 Systemwide enrollment report shows the UNS
student population grew 4.6% in one year, with 48,988 stu-
dents enrolled this Spring. UNS is experiencing a very
positive enrollment trend with increases over the last two
years.
6. Approved Handbook Change, Purchasing Policy
Approved a change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 10,
Section 1, Purchasing Policy, as contained in Ref. C,
filed in the Regents Office.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
the Purchasing Policy. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
7. Approved Resolutions: Nevada's Tax Structure
The State Board of Education recently passed a resolution
encouraging the 1987 Nevada Legislature to support an in-
terim study of Nevada's tax structure. In addition, mem-
bers of the 1987 Nevada Legislature have asked University
officials for a showing of support for increasing State
revenues to meet the needs of higher education.
Mr. Foley requested that the resolutions emphasize the need
for UNS to support a tax increase in order to meet the basic
needs of UNS, and, therefore, requested that the original
resolution be separated into two resolutions in order to
emphasize the two important separate issues involved. Ap-
proved the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION #87-2
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is responsible for ad-
ministering the University of Nevada System to provide
programs of instruction at undergraduate and graduate
levels, sponsoring and undertaking programs of basic
and applied research which complement instructional
programs and contribute to the fullest realization of
Nevada's potential, and conducting continuing programs
of public interest for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, members of the Board of Regents are charged
with endeavoring to insure that necessary resources are
provided for the proper functioning of the University
of Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is dedicated to thinking
always in terms of improving educational opportunities
of Nevada's citizens first; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is committed to vigorously
seeking adequate funding for all University of Nevada
System institutions; and
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System is experiencing
substantial enrollment growth and ever-increasing de-
mands on its resources and services; and
WHEREAS, existing State revenues are not adequate to
meet the needs of Nevada's System of public higher
education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of
Nevada System Board of Regents urges the members of the
1987 Nevada Legislature to support a responsible tax
increase sufficient to provide for the needs of higher
education during the 1987-89 biennium.
RESOLUTION #87-3
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is responsible for ad-
ministering the University of Nevada System to provide
programs of instruction at undergraduate and graduate
levels, sponsoring and undertaking programs of basic
and applied research which complement instructional
programs and contribute to the fullest realization of
Nevada's potential, and conducting continuing programs
of public interest for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, members of the Board of Regents are charged
with endeavoring to insure that necessary resources are
provided for the proper functioning of the University
of Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is dedicated to thinking
always in terms of improving educational opportunities
of Nevada's citizens first; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents is committed to vigorously
seeking adequate funding for all University of Nevada
System institutions; and
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System is experiencing
substantial enrollment growth and ever-increasing de-
mands on its resources and services; and
WHEREAS, existing State revenues are not adequate to
meet the needs of Nevada's System of public higher
education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents
supports proposed legislation which would authorize an
interim legislative study of Nevada's tax structure to
create the stable revenues necessary to provide students
with the highest quality of education possible and en-
able them to become productive contributors to society.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to approve the two resolutions regard-
ing Nevada's Tax Structure. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion
carried.
8. Approved Loan, University of Nevada Press
Approved a loan to the University of Nevada Press in the
amount of $50,000 for the purpose of book production. The
loan would be made from Alice Dimmit E. I. account and would
be retired in two installments of $25,000 each on June 30,
1988 and June 30, 1989.
The Press now has an extensive list of manuscripts which
should be ready for publication within the next 24 months.
Annual sales have grown along with increased book produc-
tion; however, there are more quality manuscripts than the
Press is able to produce without additional financial as-
sistance. Ref. D is filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the loan to the University
of Nevada Press in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of
book production. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank, UNR
The following recommendation for promotion or assignment to
rank has been forwarded by President Crowley for Board con-
sideration.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed the following promotion, effective July 1, 1987:
Jannet M. Carmichael, to Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the promotion at UNR. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
10. Information ONly - Recommendation for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank, UNR
The following recommendation for promotion or assignment to
rank has been forwarded for Board consideration. This is
an information item only, with Board action scheduled for
the June 25-26, 1987 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
the following promotion, effective July 1, 1987:
Watkins W. Miller, to Professor of Range, Wildlife and
Forestry
11. Approved Emeritus Status, UNR and UNLV
A. Approved the following for promotion to Emeritus status
at UNR:
Alessandro Dandini, University Marshal Emeritus
Alessandro Dandini has been associated with the Univer-
sity of Nevada for nearly half a century. In April,
1958 he was named University Marshal and has served in
that capacity at all ceremonial events since that time.
He designed and supplied the materials for the Univer-
sity Mace.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the promotion to Emeri-
tus status at UNR. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion car-
carried.
B. Approved the following for promotion to Emeritus status
at UNLV:
Kathleen P. Lyons, Emeritus Associate Professor of
Education
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
status at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
12. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held May 14, 1987, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin, Chairman.
NOTE: The following new program proposal received prior
approval to follow the Phase I, II process.
(1) Approved the Phase I Proposal for an MFA in Art at
UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-1, filed in the Regents
Office.
This degree is a specialized program which will provide
course work in studio art in the areas of painting,
drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics
and video. Both BA and BFA programs are currently of-
fered through the Art Department.
The program will be small in scale, with enrollment
anticipated at 4-6 FTE during the 1st year of the pro-
gram, increasing to 8-12 by the 4th year. Funding is
projected at $64,000 annually, and will include one
new faculty position, part-time instructors, and two
graduate assistants.
This program will prepare graduates for teaching at
Community Colleges and Universities, where the MFA
degree is the terminal degree, as well as providing a
foundation for working artists. UNLV identifies this
program as one of its institutional priorities in the
1987-1991 UNS Planning Report.
Questions were asked regarding funding and the reten-
tion of graduates in Nevada. It was explained that
funding would be provided from existing resources, and
that a good number of graduates do stay in Nevada and
add to the cultural development of the State and re-
gion.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Phase I Proposal for
an MFA in Art at UNLV. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
(2) At the last Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Regent
Sheerin requested that the Campuses prepare comments
concerning procedures and examinations used to place
students in appropriate English and mathematics
courses. Each institution discussed their procedures
and examinations.
President Crowley explained UNR's procedures and ex-
aminations for placement and indicated that it is dif-
ficult to screen students when using computerized
registration. There is plenty of opportunity avail-
able to the students who are seeking help; i. e., the
advisement center.
Vice President Unrue explained that UNLV's procedures
and examinations for placement are very similar to
UNR's, although the reporting procedures are different,
but only in defining categories. The Admissions Office
at UNLV and UNR are now working togethr to consolidate
reporting methods.
Dr. Alan Balboni, Dean of Instruction at CCCC, reported
that generally the students are appreciative in re-
ceiving some guidance in placement for English and
Math.
Dr. Charles Greenhaw, Dean of Instruction at NNCC, re-
ported that at NNCC there is not an age discrimination
and for English they use an assessment test which con-
tains reading, writing and grammar. An oral interview
is used for math placement and it is highly successful.
Dr. Ron Remington, Dean of Instruction at TMCC, report-
ed that TMCC's procedures and examinations were very
successful, but it is ultimately the student's deci-
sion to be examined for proper placement.
Dr. John Garmon, Dean of Instruction at WNCC, informed
the Committee that WNCC sponsors faculty development
workshops in writing with Tahoe Community College.
The workshops use an interdisciplinary approach by
teaching how various subjects can utilize writing in
the curriculum.
Since 1981 UNR and UNLV have sponsored a project on
writing which is funded by the school district and the
Gaming Foundation for Education Excellence. The pro-
gram consists of special teachers who then teach other
instructors across the curriculum how to utilize writ-
ing in their curriculum. Approximately 2,000 teachers
have been taught and in turn have reached 20-30,000
students. The program has been very successful, and
President Crowley requested approval to approach the
1987 Legislature for an appropriation of $50,000 for
both UNR and UNLV in order to maintain this program.
Regent Foley expressed his support for this program.
President Gwaltney encouraged the Community Colleges to
support the technical courses as well as the develop-
mental courses. Community Colleges should not want to
discourage technical students because of their develop-
mental skills. Community Colleges should produce
"adequate" writers.
Regent Sheerin requested another discussion in the
future between the Community Colleges with regard to
placement according to skill level.
13. Report and Recommendation of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendation of the Audit Committee meeting,
held May 14, 1987, were made by Regent Joseph Foley, Chair-
man.
(1) The change in the audit guidelines as requested by the
Board has resulted in Campus Management Letters issued
by the outside auditors. Mr. Harold Scott, UNLV Con-
troller, presented the UNLV Management Letter, filed
in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Whitley asked if the procedures manual had been
finalized at UNLV, and Mr. Scott replied that the man-
ual has been drafted but was placed on hold until the
new financial system was on line which will require
many changes. She requested that the manual be fi-
nalized and utilized at this time.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the report and recommendation of
the Audit Committee. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion car-
ried.
14. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held May 14, 1987, were made by Regent
Carolyn Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
10, Student Fees - Summer Session, effective Summer
1987:
Current Proposed
NNCC 20 25
(2) There was considerable discussion on developing guide-
lines for Systemwide salaries. Chancellor Dawson re-
viewed a handout which consisted of excerpts from the
UNS Code, Board of Regents Bylaws, Policy Codification,
and the Twentieth Annual Rank-Order Distribution of
Administrative Salaries Paid 1986-87 (Arkansas Study).
The Chancellor stated that the Board of Regents has
adopted a policy to achieve the upper quartile of the
Arkansas Study for Universities and Chancellor staff
professionals, and the studies prepared by the Nevada
Bureau of Economic for the Community Colleges.
During a search for a new employee, salary discussions
are held with the finalist. Presidents stated they
would like to have the flexibility to negotiate with
the finalist taking into consideration Campus resources
and the current market-place, etc. Chairman Klaich
stated he felt that the above criteria would pose great
equity problems with the on-going administration and
faculty salaries.
A suggestion was made that when a candidate is to be
offered a salary higher than an established policy, a
letter of justification should be presented to the
Board of Regents.
The Board requested a policy be developed on profes-
sional salary guidelines, and the Chancellor was in-
structed to present additional detailed information
at the Board of Regents special meeting to be scheduled
later in May.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mrs. Gallagher second-
ed. Motion carried.
15. Report of DRI Liaison Committee
Mrs. Gallagher, Chairman, reported that there were 41 appli-
cations received to date for the position of DRI President
and were being reviewed by the DRI Liaison Committee.
16. Approved Addition to Student Government Bylaws, WNCC
Approved the following proposed additions to the Handbook,
Title 5, Chapter 19, of the United Students Association
Bylaws:
ARTICLE V
Section 1.
The United Student Association Executive Officers shall
receive Financial Aid of $240 per semester during their
terms of office. The Senators will receive $120 per
semester during their terms in office.
ARTICLE VIII
PRESIDENT:
The President shall preside at all Senate meetings; the
President shall represent the Student Government in the
College Community and the State meetings when and where
appropriate; the President shall monitor and report on
the progress and implementation of all actions and
transactions of the Student Government; the President
shall vote in Senate meetings only in the case of a
tie vote; the President shall appoint all students
serving on College committees, with approval of the
Senate. The President shall have the power to veto
Senate legislation. This veto can be overruled by a
60% majority vote in the Senate.
ARTICLE XII
Section 1. Probation and Impeachment
a. Reasons for probation shall consist of: Unsatis-
factory meeting attendance, lack of participation
in activities, and/or continuous failure to complete
assigned projects within the time period agreed upon
by the Student Government Members.
b. Probation must be initiated by a written notifica-
tion stating that the member has been put on pro-
bation and the reasons for that probation.
c. Upon receiving written notification of probation the
member shall have two (2) weeks in which to improve
his or her performance to the satisfaction of the
Senate. Failure to improve shall be grounds for
impeachment. More than one (1) probation, per mem-
ber, per administration period, shall also be
grounds for impeachment. Any member of Student
Government who has been impeached may not run for
any office for five (5) years following that im-
peachment.
d. Any member of the Student Government may be put on
probation and/or removed from office by a sixty (60)
percent vote of the Senate. Any impeachment must be
approved by the faculty advisor.
ARTICLE XIII
Section 2.
Amendments to this constitution may be ratified by re-
ferring proposed amendments to the student body for
their approval or rejection; a simple majority of the
students voting in an election for this purpose will be
adequate to recommend amendments to the constitution.
A majority vote of the Student Senate may also be ade-
quate to ratify amendments to the constitution.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the additions to the Handbook
regarding the United Students Association Bylaws at WNCC.
Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
17. Approved Changes to Student Government Bylaws, UNR
Approved amendments to the Associated Students of the Uni-
versity of Nevada-Reno, Title 5, Chapter 16, as contained
in Ref. E, filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the amendments to the Hand-
book regarding the Associated Students of the University of
Nevada-Reno Bylaws. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
18. Aproved Sale of Property, UNR
Approved the sale of a strip of land at an intersection in
Sparks. In December, 1985 the Board approved the sale of a
small portion of property at the corner of Pyramid Road and
Queens Way to the Nevada Department of Transportation for
$20,150. The property was used to widen and improve the
intersection of Pyramid and Queens.
After construction was completed, it was discovered that
NDOT has inadvertently extended the right-of-way further
into the University's property than it had intended. NDOT
wishes to rectify the error and has offered $4775 for 1732
square feet. This offer reflects the same valuation of
$2.75 per square foot that was paid earlier. Property
values have not changed and the offer is considered equi-
table.
In compliance with the provisions of the donors of the prop-
erty, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stokes of Sparks, the Nevada Coun-
cil of the Boy Scouts of America is to receive 1/3 of all
proceeds from the sale of this property.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the sale of property for UNR.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Resolution, UNR
Approved a resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of
the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
RESOLUTION #87-4
A RESOLUTION, conceived and drawn up by the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada System, and pre-
sented on this occasion to the National Council of
Juvenile and Family Court Judges:
WHEREAS, the National Council, founded in 1937, is the
oldest national judicial organization in the United
States and the only judicial training center of its
kind, and
WHEREAS, for 50 years the National Council has dedicated
itself to improving the juvenile and domestic justice
system by providing outstanding continuing education,
workshops and seminars for judges and other profession-
als, and
WHEREAS, the National Council has made valuable contri-
butions to judicial training and research, and makes
this information available to the judiciary and the
general public through its publications, and
WHEREAS, since 1969 the National Council has made its
home on the Campus of the University of Nevada-Reno, and
WHEREAS, every year, for the National Council, is the
Year of the Child,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada System congratulates
the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judg-
es on its 50th Anniversary, and that
THE BOARD OF REGENTS reaffirms its support of the fine
work of the National Council. We are proud to house
the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
on our Campus.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the resolution commemorating the
50th Anniversary of the National Council of Juvenile and
Family Court Judges at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
20. Approved Sale of Bond Issue, UNLV
Approved a resolution calling for the public sale of a Uni-
versity of Nevada System bond issue for UNLV's student
housing, dining commons and Greek Row in an amount not to
exceed $8.8 million.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the bond issue for UNLV's stu-
dent housing, dining commons and Greek Row at UNLV. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded.
President Maxson informed the Board that each month a cer-
tain percentage is placed in a contingency fund for main-
tenance expenditures so as not to deplete the Physical
Plants account. In regard to student housing, Dr. Maxson
announced that Dr. Robert Ackerman, Dean of Student Services
at UNLV, and Regent Sparks have spearheaded the campaign to
refurbish Tonopah Hall, and that Tonopah Hall has a waiting
list for occupancy. Students are very excited and enthused
about student housing at UNLV.
Motion carried.
Item #21 missing.
22. Approved Sale of Deed of Trust
Approved the sale of a deed of trust to Mr. Claude I. Howard
which Mr. Howard previously gave to the Board for the bene-
fit of the School of Medicine, on the Jones-Holt Office
building located at 515 South Third in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The balance due on the deed of trust, as of April 4, 1987,
was $353,181.12. Mr. Howard has offered to purchase the
deed of trust at its value at the time of purchase.
Mr. Howard requested that the proceeds from his purchase of
this trust deed be placed in the Medical School account
which contains income from gifts which he had made to the
School of Medicine along with the proceeds of the sale of
North Las Vegas shopping center, and that the entire account
be available for the construction of the Area Health Educa-
tion Center for the use of the Medical School and Clark
County Community College.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the sale of deed of trust.
Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich heard statements from community representatives
and students regarding the School of Home Economics, Department
of Interior Design at UNR. They requested that the Department of
Interior Design be placed under the direction of the Art Depart-
ment. Chairman Klaich explained that this issue was an adminis-
tration issue and should be resolved by UNR's Administration.
There was no action taken. Mrs. Sparks personnally requested a
follow-up report.
3. Chancellor's Report (continued)
In a lengthy discussion about other legislative concerns
involving the University System, Mr. Foley expressed con-
cern about achieving passage of a Senate Bill (SB29) which
would appropriate $1.2 million to equip and operate a Las
Vegas allied health center for use by CCCC and the School
of Medicine. It would house the Community College's health-
related programs and the Medical School's family practice
clinic. (A separate bill, SB27, would require the School
of Medicine to increase its Medicaid patient load to 10,000
patients by 1991.)
While SB29, now in the Senate Finance Committee, contains
only the $1.2 million appropriation to equip and operate the
allied health center, Mr. Foley felt that there is far more
at stake. The University System could lose an estimated $14
million.
The health center site involved 80 acres of Clark County
land located on Charleston Street donated by the federal
government to the Community College in 1971. The land,
which Mr. Foley said "is worth a minimum of $12 million",
must be used for educational purposes by the Community Col-
lege by 1991 or it will revert back to the federal govern-
ment.
In addition, Mr. Foley said philanthropist Claude I. Howard
of Las Vegas has pledged to build a first phase of 12,000
square feet, and a second phase of 6,000 to 8,000 square
feet to house the health center and family clinic.
Mr. Foley said, "We have a donation of land plus a building
worth about $14 million total. Its worth approximates the
UNLV Engineering building. That's the weight of it. But
we need to have the money to equip and operate it."
University officials reassured lawmakers during a recent
hearing that the new facility would not negatively impact
CCCC's Cheyenne Campus, and it would be an ideal location
to treat the Medicaid population because it is accessible
by public transportation and is situated in an area fast
becoming "the geographical center of the community".
While no official action was taken because the capital im-
provement project already is included on the Regents' list
of capital construction priorities, fellow Regents, CCCC
President Paul Meacham and UNR President Joe Crowley re-
iterated their support of the project.
23. New Business
A. Chancellor Dawson introduced Ms. Ann Oxborrow, secretary
in the Chancellor's Office, who will be graduating from
UNR this year.
B. Faculty Senate Chairman John Heise recited an original
poem regarding his term as Faculty Senate Chairman at
CCCC and wished the Board of Regents well in its en-
deavors.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
05-14-1987