May 18-19, 1979
05-18-1979
Pages 79-101
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 18, 1979
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, UNLV.
Members present: Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Robert A. Cashell
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Miss Brenda D. Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President William Berg
President Joseph Crowley
President Jack Davis
President Brock Dixon
President Paul Kreider
President Lloyd Smith
General Counsel Larry Lessly
Bonnie M. Smotony, Secretary
Also present were Senate representatives Kendall (Unit), Elliott
(WNCC/N), Van Vactor (UNLV), Christopher (CCCC), Marschall (UNR),
Pugsley (WNCC/S), and Jacobsen (DRI); and student representatives
Ritch (ASUN), Campbell (CSUN), and Schefcik (USUNS).
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 9:00 A.M.
1. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
The Chair was assumed by Mr. Karamanos for a meeting of the
Investment Advisory Committee. Mr. Cashell resumed the
Chair and Mr. Karamanos requested approval of the Board of
the following recommendations by the Investment Committee:
(1) Mac Millan Endowment, First National Bank
Sale of the following: Approx. Value
50,000 P.V. United Financial Corp.
8-1/8%, due 7/15/87 $ 46,000
25,000 P.V. European Coal & Steel Cmty.
8-1/8%, due 11/15/84 23,500
25,000 P.V. International Harvester Credit Corp.
8-3/4%, due 1/1/81 24,250
615 Harrah's 12,915
Total Sales $106,665
Purchase of the following:
100,000 P.V. U.S. Treasury Bonds at 8-3/4%,
due in 2008 95,000
Commercial Paper 11,665
Total Purchases $106,665
(2) Engel Unitrust, First National Bank
Sale of the following: Approx. Value
20,000 Comnonwealth of Australia
at 8.25, due 6/1/81 $19,800
20,000 Arco Pipeline
at 8.375, due 7/15/83 19,000
25,000 Commercial Credit Corp.
at 8%, due 1/15/81 24,250
Total Sales $63,050
Purchase of the following:
90,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds at 9-1/8%,
due 2009 $89,100
(3) Main Endowment Pool, First National Bank
Sale of the following: Approx. Value
4,365 United Nuclear Corp. $ 74,205
2,500 Dome Mines 255,000
6,153 Harrah's 129,213
Total Stock Sales $458,418
200,000 P.V. International Bank for Recon.
due 12/15/85 $192,000
Purchase of the following:
600,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds at 9-1/8%,
due 2009 591,000
(4) Valley Bank Endowment Pool
Purchase of the following at proposed price or lower:
1200 shares American Tel & Tel @ $ 52 62,400
150 shares IBM @ 270 40,500
3600 shares Merrill Lynch @ 18 64,800
2000 shares Phillips Petroleum @ 31 62,000
3400 shares Pittston Company @ 19 64,600
2500 shares Western Bancorp @ 26 65,000
2400 shares Weyerhaeuser Company @ 27 64,800
Total Purchases $424,100
Purchase of 250,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds with a matur-
ity from 1990-2010, present yield to maturity of these
bonds 9.20% to 9.30%.
Extension of a previous authorization, given in Novem-
ber, 1978, to purchase certain other stocks. Author-
ization to remain open and allow Valley Bank to select
from the the recommendations those stocks which appear
most desirable after a market correction, at which time
the approximate $580,000 available for that purpose
would be invested.
(5) Recommendation that the Investment Committee return to
its usual practice of meeting at lunch during regular
Board meetings.
(6) Extension of authorization to Security Bank given in
April, 1979, to sell 400 shares of American Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
Mr. Ross moved approval by the Board of the recommendations
of the Investment Advisory Committee as reported by Mr.
Karamanos. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without
dissent.
2. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the following
items contained on the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A
and filed with permanent minutes):
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 5, 1979
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
3. Augmentation of Special Accounts
4. Request for Expenditure of CIP Fee Funds, WNCC
5. Request for Budget Augmentation for Atmospheric
Sciences Center, DRI
6. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
7. Request for Leave of Absence Without Pay for Dunnovan
Sapienza, College of Hotel Administration, UNLV
8. Approval of Postretirement Appointments for M. J.
Miles, DRI; Elizabeth R. Sturm, WNCC/N, and Chauncey
Oakley, WNCC/N
9. Addition of Richard Bryan to College of Education
Advisory Committee, UNR
10. Proposed Amendments to UNLV Parking Regulations
In response to a request from a UNLV student that Item 10 be
moved to the Action Agenda in order that student objections
to some of the provisions could be heard, Mrs. Knudtsen
moved that Item 10, Proposed Amendments to Parking Regula-
tions, be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded
by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Miss Mason moved approval of the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried
without dissent.
3. Appointment of President Clark County Community College
Mr. Karamanos moved that the Board go into personnel session
for the purpose of discussing the professional competence of
the CCCC Presidential candidates. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Bride, carried without dissent.
Upon reconvening in open session, Mr. Buchanan moved that
the Presidential search be reopened, that the position be
readvertised, and that such action not be considered prej-
udicial to any candidate. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr.
Mc Bride, Mr. Cashell
No - Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos, Miss Mason
Abstain - Mr. Ross
4. Construction of El Rancho Drive Extension, WNCC
President Davis recalled that an appropriation of $301,000
had been requested from the Legislature to fund the exten-
sion of El Rancho Drive from the DRI and WNCC/Reno sites to
U. S. 395. The State Public Works Board has requested that
the City of Reno undertake the design and construction pro-
gram and, subject to concurrence of the Board of Regents,
the City has agreed to do so. Dr. Davis noted that it is
anticipated that the design will be completed by mid-Septem-
ber, 1979, with a contract to be awarded in October, 1979,
and construction to be completed before the end of the
1979-80 fiscal year.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that the Board of Regents
concur in this proposal by the State Public Works Board for
the City of Reno to design and construct the roadway con-
necting the University's facilities (DRI and WNCC/Reno) with
U. S. 395 North, by agreement between the City of Reno and
the Public Works Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
5. Renaming of Department of Laboratory Medicine, UNR
President Crowley recommended that the Department of Labora-
tory Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, be renamed the
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, effective
immediately.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
6. Request for Authorization for Assessment of Special Fees,
UNR
President Crowley requested authorization to assess the
following new special fees, effective Fall semester, 1979:
Criminal Justice 424-425 $15 per semester
Military Science 203 (scuba diving) 51
Recreation and Physical Ed. (skating) 20
Medical Technology 25
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval, noting that in each
case these fees are in addition to the regular per-credit
fee to meet special requirements for equipment or laboratory
supplies or to be passed through to agencies who provide
special facilities not available on Campus.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
7. Proposal for Fee Increase, School of Medical Sciences, UNR
President Crowley presented a request from Dean Scully for
an increase of $100 per semester (from $1,200 to $1,300) in
the registration fee to be assessed medical students, effec-
tive with the 1979-80 academic year (request identified as
Ref. B and filed with permanent minutes). Dr. Crowley noted
that this increase is required to offset the loss of Federal
capitation monies for medical students. President Crowley
and Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Proposal for Advanced Computer-Assisted Registration System
President Crowley presented a report from Dr. Jack Shirley,
Director Of Admissions and Registrar, UNR, on the feasibil-
ity of an advanced computer assisted registration system at
UNR. Dr. Crowley requested that this system be initiated at
UNR, noting that should it prove effective, UNLV has indi-
cated some interest in implementing the program for that
Campus. He noted also that the system requires funding for
three items. One is a classified position in Admissions and
Records which UNR will fund. The second is an Optical
Character Reader, costing between $60,000 and $70,000. If
funding for this equipment is not forthcoming from the Leg-
islature, Dr. Crowley suggested that it would be possible
to tie in with Washoe County equipment until such funding
does become available. The third item is a start up cost
of $20,000 to provide support for installing the system,
for which President Crowley requested an allocation from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the initiation of
this advanced computer-assisted registration system at UNR,
and allocation of $20,000 from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account to fund the start up costs.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
Mrs. Fong requested that registration be programmed by zip
code so that car pooling information could be available to
students.
9. Naming of Laboratory
President Crowley endorsed a recommendation of the College
of Engineering that the College Laboratory be designated
"The Clarence Jones Computer Library", in recognition of
the contributions to the College of Mr. Clarence Jones, a
graduate and benefactor.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Award of Bid for Grandstand Seating, Mackay Stadium, UNR
President Crowley reported that the following bids were
received April 15, 1979, for installation of 25 rows of
grandstand seating at the south end Of Mackay Stadium:
Chapman and Co., Salt Lake $ 83,950
O. S. O. Construction Co. 119,729
President Crowley noted that funds are available from the
Athletic Department and recommended award to Chapman &
Company for $83,950. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
11. Request for Right-of-Way and Easement
President Crowley reported that the City of Reno has entered
into a joint agreement with the Nevada Highway Department to
update the traffic signal system at the intersection of 9th
and Virginia Streets. In order to accomplish the necessary
work, the City has requested a right of way on the northeast
corner of that intersection to allow a larger curb return
radius to be constructed at approximately 25 feet, and has
requested an easement for the installation of a signal pole,
underground conduit runs and appurtenances for the system.
Removal of two trees will be necessary for the sidwalk and
curb setback on the return and for the combination signal
and luminary pole. Dr. Crowley explained that the trees
involved are a Chinese Elm in the middle of the return, and
the first cottonwood north of the corner, noting that both
species are on the City's nonallowed tree list.
President Crowley and Chancellor Baepler recommended the
right-of-way and the easement be granted to the City of Reno
for the purposes stated.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
12. Recommendation for Food Service Rates, UNR
President Crowley reported that bids had been received for
the food service contract for UNR and, acting within the
authority granted by the Board's policy on purchasing, a
contract had been awarded to Saga Food Service. He noted
that a number of committees and groups on Campus had review-
ed the various bids and were in agreement that the bid of
Saga should be accepted as the lowest responsive and respon-
sible bid. Dr. Crowley requested approval of the following
food service rates for 1979-80:
Contract Regular Semester Per Day Per Semester
10-meal plan $3.32 $372.00
15-meal plan 3.62 405.00
20-meal plan 3.82 428.00
25-meal plan (College Inn) 5.70 445.00
Cash Sales
Breakfast $1.45
Lunch 1.75
Dinner 2.30
Steak Dinner 3.75
College Inn Cash Sales
Breakfast $1.75
Lunch 2.25
Dinner 2.75
ASUN President Dave Ritch presented the following 4 requests
from the students which he stated would be submitted to Saga
for consideration during the coming year:
(1) Allow the students residing at College Inn to have the
option to obtain one of the different meal plans offer-
ed on Campus.
(2) If financially feasible, allow higher rates of trans-
ferability in the Snack Bar and Pyramid Lake Room.
(3) That a manager be available on the floor of the Dining
Commons for easier accessibility by the students.
(4) That Saga follow through with their proposal to deco-
rate the dining areas to create a more appetizing
atmosphere in which to dine.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the food service rates for UNR
for 1979-80 as recommended by President Crowley. Motion
seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
13. Proposal to Sell Property
President Dixon recalled that in 1968, Abe P. Miller and
Linnea C. Miller transferred to the University an undivided
1/2 interest in 40 acres located north of Nellis Air Force
Base and between the Old Salt Lake Highway and Interstate
Highway 15. The undivided 1/2 interest was appraised at
$12,000 at the time of the transfer. The proceeds were to
be used in construction of the Performing Arts Center; how-
ever, the University was unable to sell the land.
President Dixon reported that interest has been expressed by
two real estate firms in the possible sale of this property
and they have indicated that the owners of the other 1/2
interest are willing to join in the sale. He recommended
that the Board authorize the sale of the property, with the
minimum acceptable bid to be determined by a new appraisal,
and the Regents agree to payment of a real estate commis-
sion. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan noted that the new prison is under considera-
tion by the Legislature and one of the proposed sites for
this new facility is the Clark County area. He suggested
that if the new prison is located near this parcel of land,
it could very well increase its value. He proposed that it
not be offered for sale until the Legislature makes its
decision on the location of the prison.
Mr. Ross moved that this item be deferred until June 8.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
14. Proposed Constitution of Moyer Student Union Board
President Dixon recommended adoption of the Constitution for
the Moyer Student Union Board, as proposed by the Union
Board and CSUN's ad hoc Student Union Governance Committee,
and endorsed by the CSUN President, Director of the Student
Union, and the Vice President for Educational Services.
(Proposed constitution identified as Ref. E and filed with
permanent minutes.) Chancellor Baepler recommended
approval.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
15. Award of Tenure
President Dixon recalled that in April, action was deferred
for one month, without prejudice, on recommendations for
award of tenure to nine individuals at UNLV. He requested
approval of the award of tenure, effective July 1, 1979,
to the following:
Margaret Lyneis, Anthropology
Gerald Rubin, Social Work
Bhagwan Singh, Philosophy
Lawrence Dandurand, Marketing
Richard Hoyt, Finance
Kevin Crehan, Educational Foundations and Counseling
Carole Rae, Physical Education
Stephen Duffy, University College
Richard Kallan, Communication Studies
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
16. Proposed Amendment to Parking Regulations, UNLV
President Dixon recommended approval of modifications to the
Parking and Traffic Regulations for UNLV (identified as Ref.
C-10 and filed with permanent minutes). Changes over the
current regulations are:
(1) inclusion of controls for mopeds;
(2) increase in parking violation fines from $2 to $5,
and from $5 to $10 for unauthorized parking in
handicapped zones; and
(3) painting handicapped zones blue to render them more
distinctive.
Chancellor Baepler concurred in the recommended changes.
CSUN President Dan Campbell reported that the objection of
the students was to the increase of the parking violation
fines from $2 to $5, noting that it was not believed that
this would actually stop students from parking illegally,
but would result in some rather inflationary costs to
students.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the proposed amendment to the
traffic regulations. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried with Miss Mason opposing.
17. Report on AGB Conference
A report from Miss Mason on the AGB Conference held in Miami
in April was included with the agenda (identified as Ref. I
and filed with permanent minutes). Mr. Mc Bride also com-
mented briefly on the conference, and noted that tapes of
all the sessions had been purchased and would be circulated
to anyone interested in listening to them.
18. Proposal for Special Board Meeting
Chancellor Baepler noted that although a great deal of work
had been done based on tentative budget figures, approxi-
mately two weeks will be required following adjournment of
the Legislature, anticipated to occur shortly, before the
1979-80 Work Program and professional salary recommendations
can be finalized for Board consideration. Since the next
regular Board meeting is not scheduled until June 29, Chan-
cellor Baepler recommended that a special meeting be called
for the afternoon of Friday, June 8, in Reno, for consider-
ation of the Work Program and professional salaries for
1979-80, and such other matters as may be ready for Board
action at that time.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Tour of Little Valley
President Crowley noted that a number of Regents had indi-
cated an interest in a tour of Little Valley and agreed to
make the necessary arrangements for such a tour on the morn-
ing of June 8. It was agreed that those wishing to make
the trip would inform the Secretary of the Board as soon as
possible so that transportation could be arranged.
20. Division Host Funds
Chancellor Baepler recommended that the Division Host Fund
for DRI, established at $3,000 for 1978-79 by allocation
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account, be sup-
plemented by an additional $2,500, noting that marketing
activities of the Institute have increased substantially,
resulting in an increase of 60% in funded research expend-
itures. He also recommended that Division Host and Enter-
tainment Funds for 1979-80 be provided as follows and
that allocations be made from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account to bring each of these accounts to the
stated levels as of July 1, 1979:
1978-79 1979-80
UNR (including Med. School) $6,000 $4,000
Medical School -0- 2,500
UNLV 3,000 4,000
CCCC 1,500 2,000
NNCC 1,500 2,000
WNCC 1,500 2,000
DRI 3,000 4,000
Unit 2,000 3,000
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
21. Proposed Amendment to Board of Regents Bylaws
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in April the Board accepted
for first reading a proposed amendment to the Bylaws, with
final adoption to occur in May. The following amended
Article IV, clarifying the responsibilities of the Invest-
ment Committee, and creating the Audit Committee, was sub-
mitted for approval, effective immediately:
ARTICLE IV
Committees of the Board
Section 1. The Board shall have the following standing
committees: the Investment Committee, and the
Audit Committee.
Section 2. A standing committee shall consist of at least 3
persons who are elected members of the Board and
may have not more than 2 persons as advisory
members who are not elected members of the Board
and who possess special knowledge, skills and
experience in a related field.
A standing committee shall meet as directed by
the Board or when called by the Chairman of the
committee.
Notice of meetings shall be furnished to all
members of a standing committee by the committee
Chairman or the Secretary of the Board at least
3 days in advance of the meeting. All meetings
of the committee shall be called and held in com-
pliance with the provisions of NRS Chapter 241.
A majority of the membership of the committee
shall constitute a quorum to transact business;
however, a vote of at least 2 of the Board members
shall be required for action by the committee.
Committee members and the Chairman of the commit-
tee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the
Board for a term of 2 years, or until the next
organizational meeting of the Board.
Section 3. The Investment Committee shall have the following
areas of responsibility:
a. The formulation and recommendation for
approval by the Board of appropriate
investment policies to govern the investment
program of the University.
b. The recommendation for approval by the Board
of investment and reinvestment transactions
within the limits of the investment policies
approved by the Board of Regents.
Section 4. The Audit Committee shall have the following
areas of responsibility:
a. To provide assistance to the Board in
fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities
relating to accounting and reporting
practices, and
b. To maintain, by way of regularly scheduled
meetings, a direct line of communications
between the Board and the independent auditors
to provide for exchange of views and
information.
c. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the
Audit Committee shall:
(1) recommend to the Board a firm of certi-
fied public accountants which shall audit
the financial books and records of the
University;
(2) review and evaluate reports prepared by
the University's internal accounting and
management controls and make recommenda-
tions to the Board for appropriate
action; and
(3) review the annual financial statements
with the independent auditors.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Chairman Cashell reported that the Audit Committee, created
by the foregoing action, would be appointed at the June 8
meeting.
22. Proposed Amendment to Board of Regents Handbook
Chancellor Baepler reported that the UNLV Faculty Senate and
Graduate Council had recommended that the current policy re-
garding admission of faculty to advanced degree programs be
revised. That proposal had subsequently been referred to
UNR (the only other Division affected) and no exception had
been taken. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval, ef-
fective immediately, of the following amendment to Chapter
4, Title 4 of the Board of Regents Handbook:
Section 4. Advanced Degrees
A Faculty member, regardless of rank, may be permitted
to become a candidate for an avanced degree at the Uni-
versity, except that (1) students who enter a graduate
program and who by virtue of their advanced standing
are qualified for temporary appointment on the faculty
shall be permitted to complete their training while re-
taining such position, or (2) a faculty member may be
permitted to become a candidate for an advanced degree
outside his/her own Department if the request to do so
is approved by the appropriate graduate school commit-
tee, the Graduate Dean and the President.
In the discussion following, it was agreed that the proposed
new wording "regardless of rank" was unnecessary and should
be deleted.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the proposed amendment of
Section 4, to read "A faculty member may be permitted to
became a candidate for an advanced degree outside his/her
own Department if the request to do so is approved by the
appropriate graduate school committee, the Graduate Dean
and the President." Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, car-
ried without dissent.
23. Request for Authorization to Sell Revenue Bonds
At the Chancellor's request, Mr. Kenneth Partridge, Director
of Internal Audit, reported concerning the status of the
arrangements for the sale of revenue bonds as authorized by
the 1979 Legislature. Mr. Partridge noted that it had been
intended to request permission from the Board to proceed
with the sale of $5.1 million in bonds for the Dickinson
Library addition at UNLV, and $4 million for the UNR School
of Business Administration, as well as $2.2 million for
Phase III of WNCC. However, he reported there is one crit-
ical piece of legislation which has not yet been approved
which affects the Library and School of Business projects.
He recommended that action on these issues be deferred until
the June 29 meeting and authorization be given at this time
to proceed with the sale of $2.2 million in bonds for WNCC,
using $1.2 million of the proceeds to redeem an outstanding
interim debenture which had been authorized earlier. Mr.
Partridge requested adoption of the necessary resolution
authorizing the sale of the $2.2 million in revenue bonds
and such other actions as are necessary to complete this
transaction. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval and
adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-4
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATED BY THE SHORT TITLE "7-1-79 PUBLIC
SALE RESOLUTION"; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF THE
SECURITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, DESIGNATED AS THE
"UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM, COMMUNITY COLLEGES STUDENT
FEES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES JULY 1, 1979", IN THE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $2,200,000.00, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OTHER ACQUI-
SITIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER
FACILITIES ON THE CAMPUS OF THE WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AT RENO, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND
OTHER APPURTENANCES; 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. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
24. Proposed Summer Session Salary Schedules
(1) University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Dixon
recommended continuation of the 1978 Summer Session
Salary Schedule for UNLV for the 1979 Summer Session,
as follows:
1978 Schedule Max. Per Cr.
(B Contract Salary) Hr. Salary
$19,259 and up $650
17,777 to 19,258 600
16,296 to 17,776 550
14,814 to 16,295 500
13,333 to 14,813 450
up to 13,332 400
Visiting Faculty
Full Profesor $550
Associate Professor 475
Assistant Professor 400
Unranked/Lecturer 350-550
This proposed per-credit-hour salary is understood
to be a maximum allowable salary. A lower per-credit-
hour salary, when necessitated by low enrollment and
when agreed to by the instructor, is not precluded.
(2) University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley rec-
ommended the following schedule for UNR for Summer
Session 1979:
1978 Actual 1979 Proposed
I. Resident Faculty
Faculty 1978 Max 1979 Max
Rank Per Credit Per Credit
Professor 594 636
Associate Professor 513 549
Assistant Professor 432 462
Lecturer 351 376
Graduate Assistant 250 268
II. Visiting Faculty
Professor 500 535
Associate Professor 400 428
Assistant Professor 300 321
Unranked/Lecturer 250/500 268/535
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
25. Professional Salary Schedules for 1979-80
Chancellor Baepler made the following recommendations for
1979-80:
(1) The 1979-80 salaries of faculty be increased 8 percent
through a combination of step and percentage increases
by advancing each faculty member one step on the 1978-
79 salary schedule and increasing the dollar amounts of
the steps, and that unallocated professional salary
monies be used to fund promotions (lateral progres-
sions in CCD) and merit increases (or inequity adjust-
ments) in that order. (For example, if the cost of
advancing each faculty member on the existing salary
schedule is 3%, then each step would be increased by
5% to insure an overall increase of 8% for 1979-80.)
Amended salary schedules necessary to accommodate this
salary increase were included with the agenda and the
UNR/UNLV schedule (identified as Ref. H, Pg. 1) is
filed with the permanent minutes. Chancellor Baepler
noted that the CCD schedule would be amended, at the
request of the Community Colleges, to correspond ex-
actly with the procedure followed for the Universities
in the distribution of the 8% increase. Dr. Baepler
stated that the amended CCD schedule would be trans-
mitted to the Board as soon as it was printed.
(2) It is understood that the one-step increase on the
salary schedule will be given for satisfactory service
and may be withheld at the discretion of the Adminis-
tration. Faculty members at the top step of a rank
or a range would not automatically advance to a higher
step within a rank or range but receive the percentage
increase for that step.
(3) Advancement on the salary schedule be limited to one
step except where promotions or merit increases also
occur.
It was also agreed that the following preamble to the salary
recommendation would be included as part of the recommenda-
tion of the Officers:
In proposing a salary recommendation for 1979-80, the
Divisions wish to affirm their strong support for the
concept of merit and the vital need to appropriately
and equitably reward meritorious performance. The
priorities established in the 1979-80 salary recom-
mendation are based on consideration of the impacts
of inflation. Funds are available for only an 8%
overall increase. The Consumer Price Index annual
rate for the first quarter of 1979 was 13%. Current,
and conservative, projections suggest a rate of in-
flation for the coming year of approximately 10%.
Clearly, an 8% salary increase will be inadequate
to allow faculty members to keep pace with the cost
of living. This inadequacy is historical as well as
projected, inasmuch as the University professional
compensation increase in Nevada for the period 1969-
70 through 1978-79 salary recommendation emerges. Even
in the face of these statistics, it is essential that
merit be recognized as a major component of the Uni-
versity salary structure. It is also essential that
improved merit systems be developed and that ways be
found to insure the recognition of meritorious per-
formance even in times of high inflation.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion, including the proposed preamble. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
26. Medical Examination Requirements for Admission
Chancellor Baepler presented, with his endorsement, a recom-
mendation from President Dixon and President Crowley that
the policy requiring a physical examination for admission
to UNLV and UNR be discontinued, effective Fall, 1979. The
following rationale was cited in support of this request:
(1) The requirement is discriminatory and does not serve as
a public health measure since many hundreds of part-
time and continuing education students attend classes
without having the examination.
(2) Employees of the University are not required to take
the examination.
(3) The examination is believed to be often perfunctory,
and in the opinion of the Administration, an unneces-
sary financial burden to the student.
Mr. Buchanan objected to the introduction of this item, not-
ing that it had been voted down on previous occasions, and
stated that in his opinion this could not come back before
the Board except on a successful motion for reconsideration.
Mr. Lessly stated that this was a new Board and a motion for
reconsideration would not be required to introduce an item
defeated by a previous Board.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the recommendation that the
physical examination be discontinued as a requirement for
admission. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried by the
following roll call vote:
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen, Miss
Mason, Mr. Mc Bride, Mr. Cashell
No - Mr. Buchanan
Abstain - Dr. Lombardi
27. Request for Creation of Regents Standing Committee for
Community Colleges
Mr. Mc Bride requested that this proposal to amend the Board
of Regents Bylaws to accommodate the creation of a standing
committee for the Community Colleges be tabled. Chancellor
Baepler concurred and requested that it be withdrawn until
the appointment of the Community College Coordinator. Re-
quest was approved by consensus.
28. Request for Fund Transfer, UNR
President Crowley requested approval of a $11,212 transfer
from the Contingency Reserve to the Department of Biology
to provide for payment of 1/2 of a faculty member's salary
by arrangement with another State agency which employs this
person for the remainder of his time. Chancellor Baepler
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
29. Report from Regent Mason Concerning Meeting of May 6
A report concerning a meeting arranged by Miss Mason to
discuss problems and recommendations on "Blacks in Higher
Education", was included with the agenda, with a request
from Miss Mason that it be referred to the June 29 meeting
of the Board for consideration and action.
30. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Baepler reported that although the Legislature
was still in session, it appeared that the University's
capital improvement budget had been finalized and will be
a good one for all components of the University. He re-
ported that several bills introduced affecting the Board
of Regents and the organization of the University System
had been successfully stopped. Bills introduced by the
University, such as the bill to pool the University's bond-
ing funds, had been passed, and the sports facilities are
expected to be approved within the next week. He noted that
the operating budgets had been the major problem; however,
in spite of the psychology created by the tax reform meas-
ures under consideration and the concern posed by threatened
energy shortages, it appeared that the Community Colleges
will have some significant increases over their present
levels and substantial repairs had been made in the original
recommendations coming from the Governor's Office related
to the two Universities. Dr. Baepler suggested that the
University has done as well as possible, given the problems
of tax reforms and energy shortage concerns.
31. Appointment of Executive Dean, County Centers, WNCC
Chancellor Baepler requested the Board consider, as an emer-
gency item, the appointment of an Executive Dean for the
County Centers, WNCC/S.
President Davis recommended the appointment of Ronald P.
Martin as Executive Dean for the County Centers, WNCC/S,
effective July 1, 1979, at a salary of $25,000, replacing
Elliot Lima who is retiring (copy of vita filed with
permanent minutes).
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
32. New Business
(1) Chairman Cashell reported that he had received a re-
quest from CSUN Vice President Wyman that the athletic
fee assessed UNLV students be discussed at the June
meeting.
(2) Chairman Cashell noted that UNR and UNLV Commencements
were scheduled at the same time and date and requested
that there be adequate coordination among the Univer-
sities and Community Colleges to avoid such a conflict
in the future.
(3) Mr. Buchanan suggested that the Regents pursue private
funding in order to proceed with the establishment of a
Law School, noting that it has become apparent that the
Legislature is not sufficiently interested to provide
funding. He noted that Mr. Howard had, the previous
day, been reported by the newspapers as having pledged
$500,000 toward a Law School and that a previous offer
from Caesar's Palace of $1 million is presumed to still
be available. Mr. Buchanan asked that this matter be
placed on a future agenda for consideration, and fur-
thur suggested that a committee be appointed to inves-
tigate the possibility of securing sufficient funding
to endow a Law School at UNLV.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
05-18-1979