May 18-19, 1989
05-18-1989
Pages 112-137
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 18-19, 1989
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditorium
Student Union, University of Nevada-Reno.
Members present: Mrs. June F. Whitley, Chairman
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
President James Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Deborah Ballard-Reisch
(UNR), Paula Funkhouser (TMCC), Alan Gertler (DRI), Mike Hardie
(WNCC), Tom Kendall (Unit), Nancy Master (UNLV), Michael Mc
Farlane (NNCC), and Norma Suchy (CCCC) and Student Association
Officers.
Chairman June Whitley called the meeting to order at 8:40 A.M.
Thursday, May 18, 1989. Those present were Regents Whitley,
Derby, Eardley, Gallagher, Hammargren, Klaich and Sparks, and
Chancellor Dawson, General Counsel Klasic and Secretary Moser.
1. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Dr. Derby, seconded by Mrs. Gallagher, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose of
discussing the character, alleged misconduct, professional
competence or physical or mental health of a person in ac-
cordance with NRS 241.030.
The meeting recessed at 11:40 A.M. and reconvened at 8:20 A.M.
Friday, May 19, 1989, with all Regents present except Mr.
Karamanos who entered the meeting later.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April
6-7, 1989.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the following appointment to the DRI National
Science Advisory Committee:
W. Dale Compton, West Lafayette, Indiana
(4) Approved the following appointment to serve as anal-
ternate on the UNLV College of Engineering Advisory
Committee:
William A. "Bill" Yates, Long Beach, California
Dr. Yates would serve as an alternate for Mr. Albert J.
Jicha.
(5) Approved the following appointments to the Advisory
Committee for the Institute of Insurance and Risk
Management to be established at UNLV in the College of
Business and Economics.
The purpose of the Advisory Committee to the Institute
of Insurance and Risk Management is several fold.
First, it will advise the College of Business and
Economics on trends in the insurance profession to
enable the College to design a curriculum to meet the
needs of students of insurance insofar as those trends
are concerned. Second, the Committee will help the
College identify and recruit faculty that will work
with the professional community in developing continu-
ing professional education courses. Third, the Com-
mittee will identify and pursue sources of endowment
funds for a Chair of Insurance and Risk Management.
Interest from endowment will supplement salaries of
faculty in the insurance programs in order to attract
the highest quality of faculty.
Roger Burnley Kathy Mc Donald
T. C. Buckman Barbara Melioris
Randall V. Capurro Vern Ratzlaff
Joseph Citta Colleen Reed
Bruce Dennis Nancy Robinson
Patty Hutchinson Richard Schmalz
Thomas Kerestesi Larry Schmitt
Lou La Porta Robert Schnider
Bruce Layne Ben Smith
Rod Leavitt Ken Sparks
Alice Lynwalter Allen Vogal
Pamela Mackay
(6) Approved a 1-year extension of leave of absence for
Dr. Bill Robinson, Acting Director of the UNS Computing
Services, from the Department of Economics. This addi-
tional leave would permit Dr. Robinson to continue to
serve as Acting Director for the 1989-90 academic year.
(7) Approved leave without pay for the 1989-90 academic
year to Joel H. Lanphear, Ph. D., Associate Dean for
Administration Affairs, School of Medicine.
(8) Approved the following agreement:
The University of Nevada System Chancellor's Office, as
the State Agency for Higher Education, and the U. S.
Department of Education enter into an agreement that
ensures all certification (under P.L. 100-297), Title
II, Part A) and assurances (as required by Section
76.104 of the Educational Department General Adminis-
trative Regulations) of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Math-
ematics and Science Education Act are met.
This Act provides assistance to the states to improve
the quality of mathematics and science teaching and
instruction in the United States. The University of
Nevada System, as grant administrator, receives
approximately $158,833 for the July 1989 - September
1990 period to re-grant to institutions of higher
education to improve the quality of mathematics and
science teaching and instruction.
(9) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the State of Nevada,
Department of General Services
Effective: July 1, 1989 to July 1, 1990
Amount : $900 to UNR
Purpose : Lease of work area consisting of 110
square feet of office space and limited
storage in the northeast corner of the
Holly Park Field Laboratory "Shop/
Equipment Area" in Pahrump.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Department
of Wildlife
Effective: June 30, 1989 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $18,000 to UNLV
Purpose : Continuation of student research in
Bighorn Sheep Ecology.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife
Effective: July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $10,000 to UNLV
Purpose : Fisheries Investigation
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Department
of Wildlife
Effective: July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $5,000 to UNLV
Purpose : Endemic Fish Program
E. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Department of
Education
Effective: June 12 to June 30, 1989
Amount : $4,320 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV will provide 60% (3 weeks) tui-
tion costs for 24 teachers taking 6
unit class -- CIE/ESE 700: ESL Writ-
ing Workshop.
F. UNS Board of Regents/DRI and the Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection
Effective: March 31 to June 30, 1989
Amount : $9,900 to DRI
Purpose : DRI to assist the Nevada Division of
Environmental protection with its
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program.
G. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Junior Livestock
Show Board
Effective: July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $22,480 to UNR
Purpose : Program Coordinator of Junior Livestock
Show.
H. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Department
of Education
Effective: June 12 to June 30, 1989
Amount : $6,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR (Continuing Education) will provide
tuition waivers for 30 teachers taking
Special Problems in Education classes.
I. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Department
of Commerce/Real Estate Division
Effective: July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990
Amount : $7,550 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV will present continuing education
courses and seminars to real estate
licensees.
Mrs. Gallagher moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and ap-
proval of the prepared agenda with the authority to change
the order of items as specified throughout the meeting.
Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
3. Introductions
President Maxson introduced Steve Evenson, outgoing CSUN
President, newly elected CSUN President Joe Bunin and newly
elected Faculty Senate Chairman Nancy Master.
President Berg introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Michael Mc Farlane.
President Meacham introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Norma Suchy.
President Gwaltney introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Paula Funkhouser.
President Taranik introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Alan Gertler.
President Crowley introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Deborah Ballard-Reisch.
Outgoing UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Robert Mead stated that
he attended the Western Regional Conference of Senate Chairs
and realized that UNS faculties enjoy a much greater degree
of participation in several processes than do faculties of
other institutions. This is especially true in the budget
process. He stated that he has enjoyed serving and will
regret not being a part of the Senate Chairs.
Outgoing UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman Cheryl Bowles stated
that her term has been a valuable learning experience. She
thanked the Board of Regents for listening to the needs of
the faculty.
Outgoing NNCC Faculty Senate Chairman Patti Crookham thanked
the Board of Regents, Chancellor and staff, for listening
and assisting the Faculty Senate Chairmen.
Mr. Karamanos entered the meeting.
4. Report of the Ad Hoc NNCC Presidential Search Committee
A report of the ad hoc NNCC Presidential Search Committee
was made by Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher, Chairman. She stated
that the Committee was a hard-working and concerned Commit-
tee. They set up criteria for the position, set aschedule
and did their homework. She expressed her gratitude to
to them.
Mrs. Gallagher reported that there were 123 applications
which were narrowed down to 10 exceptional candidates. Ref-
erence checks were performed on each of these candidates and
the applications were narrowed to 5 candidates. Out of the
5, 1 withdrew to accept another position. The 4 candidates
were scheduled to interview in Elko, Reno and Las Vegas.
She stated that it was a great pleasure to announce that the
Institutional Advisory Committee and the Board of Regents
Committee overwhelmingly voted in favor to recommend Dr.
Ronald Remington to serve as the Northern Nevada Community
College President.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Ronald
Remington to the position of President of Northern Nevada
Community College at a salary and benefit package equal to
the salaries and benefits paid to the other Community Col-
lege Presidents after an adjustment is made for employer-
paid retirement. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Remington expressed excitement and pleasure for the
appointment, and assured the members of the Board that his
wife, Nancy, is also most pleased. He stated that he
learned many interesting facts about Elko and northeastern
Nevada and will be pleased to serve that area as President.
He thanked Secretary Moser and Regent Gallagher for their
assistance and management of the interview process.
5. Information Only - Recommendations for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank, UNR
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment to
rank have been forwarded for Board consideration. This is
an information item only, with Board action scheduled for
the June, 1989 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
the following promotions, effective July 1, 1988:
Richard E. Brown, to Professor of English
Milton T. Wolf, to Librarian, Rank IV
6. Information Only - Recommendations for Award of Tenure, UNR
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the June, 1989 meeting.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommends
award of tenure, effective July 1, 1989, to the follow-
ing:
Peter F. Brussard, Professor (Chair) of Biology, Arts
and Science
D. Lamont Johnson, Professor of C & I, Education
Manalur Sandilya, Assistant Professor of Managerial
Science, Business Administration
7. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status, UNLV and UNS
A. Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status at UNLV for
the following:
John R. Dettre, Emeritus Professor of Education
Harrie Hess, Emeritus Professor of Psychology
George J. Samson, Emeritus Professor of Education
B. Approved the promotion to Emeritus Status at UNS for
the following:
Marvin Baker, Emeritus Assistant Director of Administra-
tion Services, UNS Computing Services
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the promotions to Emeritus
Status at UNLV and UNS. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
8. Approved a Resolution
Approved the following resolution honoring Dr. William J.
Berg, President of Northern Nevada Community College:
RESOLUTION #89-2
WHEREAS, William J. Berg has served the University of
Nevada System since 1973, as executive Vice President
and President of Northern Nevada Community College; and
WHEREAS, during his 16-year tenure Northern Nevada
Community College has prospered greatly, growing in
numbers of faculty, staff and facilities not only in
Elko but in the 49,000-square-mile service area encom-
passing half the State of Nevada; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership many outstanding programs
have been initiated such as the AAS degree in Nursing,
diesel technology, advanced placement programs, the
child care center, and the Foundation; and
WHEREAS, he has continued teaching U. S. History every
year at Elko High School and at Northern Nevada Commu-
nity College; and
WHEREAS, he has recognized the needs of his community
by serving actively in the Elko Lions Club, the Elko
Ambulance Service, and the Senior Citizens Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Berg has elected to retire from his Presi-
dency to spend more time with family in the sun country
of Arizona or attending baseball games (especially those
those of his beloved Cubs);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada System on behalf of
its individual members, the Administration, the faculty,
staff and students hereby expresses its most sincere
appreciation to Dr. William Berg for his dedicated and
effective service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents pays
tribute to his many accomplishments, extends its very
best wishes on his retirement, and hopes Bill Berg will
continue his endeavors to better education and Nevada.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the resolution honoring re-
tiring President William Berg. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
9. Discussion on Changing the June, 1989, Board of Regents
Meeting
Discussion was held on changing the June, 1989, Board of
Regents meeting from June 29-30 to June 22-23. Mr. Klaich
felt that this might create difficulties for the Presidents
and Officers. President Crowley stated he had a serious
conflict with the change. President Taranik hoped that this
would not set a precedent for changing meetings because of
institutional scheduling around these meetings. Mr. Foley
stated that he would not be able to attend the meeting if
it were changed.
Dr. Eardley moved that the June 29-30, 1989 Board of Regents
meeting remain as scheduled. Dr. Hammargren seconded.
Motion carried.
10. Legislative Update
Vice Chancellor Ron Sparks presented an update on legisla-
tive activities. If approved, the HECC funds bill (SB 930)
will provide $55.5 million for construction projects. UNS
capital construction priorities 1 through 15 could then be
constructed. In approving this bill, the Executive Branch
will need to replace the HECC funds with $5 million per year
for the General Fund. An amendment to this effect will be
introduced. Some funding for UNS computing needs will be
addressed as a result of this legislation.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that because of projected
revenues this Legislative Session will require UNS to
maintain its stated operating budget, but it is hoped that
UNS will receive additional capital construction funding.
Mr. Klaich expressed his appreciation to Pamela Galloway,
Jim Joyce and Gary Young for their efforts in securing the
passage of Question 2 which increases the ceiling for State
bonded indebtedness. This will allow 3 major UNS projects
to be constructed during this biennium.
11. Health Care Education Task Force Report
The Board of Regents formed a Health Care Education Task
Force to begin assessing issues related to health care edu-
cation in the State, including the education of skilled
health care providers needed by Nevada. An interim progress
report was presented to the Board at the January, 1988 meet-
ing. Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
presented the final report of the UNS Health Care Education
Task Force.
Dr. Fox expressed his appreciation to those who gathered and
submitted information for this report.
The UNS Campuses are strongly committed to health programs.
During the 1987-88 school year, the UNS awarded 408 degrees
and certificates to students in the health care fields.
This represents about 12% of the total degrees awarded by
the UNS in 1987-88. Sixty-seven certificates were awarded
in health care field, representing 68% of total certificates
awarded; 209 associate degrees were awarded in health care
field, representing 28% of total associate degrees awarded;
75 baccalaureate degrees were awarded in health care field,
representing 4% of total baccalaureate degrees awarded; 11
master's degrees were awarded in health care fields repre-
senting 3% of total master's degrees awarded; and all 46
professional degrees were awarded to M. D.s.
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional Research,
highlighted the issues affecting health care education.
1) Certain demographic characteristics of the population,
such as growth, aging and income have tremendous im-
pact on health care and health care education.
2) The marketplace in health care is the nation's 3rd larg-
est industry in terms of gross employment, with approx-
imately 8 million people employed nationally. While
demand for health care providers is expected to in-
crease, supply may fall, especially in some fields. A
20-year national study of College Freshman reveals that
fewer students are selecting the health professions as
career goals.
3) The federal government, through its health care policies
directly influences health care workforce patterns and
health care education.
4) The effects of technology are visible in such areas as
increased frequency of transplants, new and sophisti-
cated equipment, and methods of prolonging life and
increasing general health of the population. Health
care providers are finding it difficult to remain cur-
rent in their fields of study.
5) Nationally, cost containment measures have resulted in
the emergence of health maintenance organizations,
preferred-provider organizations, and restructured
health insurance benefits resulting in reduced hospi-
talization coverage and increased outpatient benefits.
All of these result in a restructuring of the health
care industry and of health care education.
6) Environmental factors, such as the HIV disease is a
vivid reminder that health care providers work in an
environment with many hazards, including infectious
diseases. Working conditions, including irregular and
long hours, and for some professionals, relatively low
pay, are certainly contributing to shortages in certain
allied health and nursing fields.
The Task Force has reviewed health care education programs
in the University of Nevada System, national and local job
marketplace data, and current issues affecting the field.
Based on this study, and a desire to improve the information
on health care professions and the quality of related UNS
programs, the following recommendations are made:
1) The Board of Regents should collect appropriate data
concerning labor market issues relating to the health
professions which would assist the UNS in responding to
State needs, and coordinate such activities with repre-
sentatives from education, government and the health
care industry.
2) The Board of Regents should continue to monitor enroll-
ments and degree completions in health professions edu-
cation programs throughout the UNS.
3) The Board of Regents should seek resources to support
the appropriate expansion of current and new health
care education programs to help meet State workforce
demands.
4) The quality of health care education programs must be
maintained while Campuses seek to provide the number of
graduates needed to meet our appropriate share of the
State's future health care providers.
5) The UNS Campuses should continue to explore and develop
joint and articulated health care programs among the
Community Colleges and Universities.
6) The UNS should continue to participate in regional pro-
fessional educational exchange programs, such as WICHE,
as an alternative to developing high cost programs in
the State.
7) The UNS Campuses should develop recruitment strategies
for health professions programs that will result in
increased and diverse student participation in these
programs.
8) UNLV and UNR should continue to address an expected
shortage of nurses educated at the baccalaureate and
graduate levels.
9) All Campuses should seek specialized accreditation in
all health care programs in the interest of providing
high quality education.
10) UNS Campuses, through their regular physical planning
process, should further identify classroom and labora-
tory needs for health care education programs, and the
Task Force recommends that the Board of Regents estab-
lish these as a priority for funding.
11) Health care educational programs should further identi-
fy laboratory, computing and other equipment needs and
the Task Force recommends that the Board of Regents
establish these as a priority for funding.
12) Health care educational programs should maintain and
improve their ability to keep pace with new technology
and the practice of the profession.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether articulation issues were ad-
dressed in this report, and Dr. Fox informed him that a sub-
committee had addressed the issues. Nevada imports most of
its nurses from other states.
Dr. Fox stated that there will be a follow-up to this report
and the Campus Presidents will respond to nursing articula-
tion at that time.
Dr. Hammargren moved to accept the Health Care Education
Task Force Report. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion car-
ried.
Mrs. Sparks requested that the report be furnished to the
legislative health care committee.
12. Report on Systemwide Enrollments
Vice Chancellor Fox and Karen Steinberg, Director of Insti-
tutional Research, presented Spring, 1989 enrollment data
and the annualized System enrollment report for 1988-89 as
contained in Ref. B, filed with the permanent minutes.
Vice Chancellor Fox explained to the new Regents how and
when enrollments are reported.
Mr. Klaich requested that the two University Presidents
discuss enrollments in their engineering program. President
Crowley explained that he felt the new engineering facility
would aid in increasing enrollments in the UNR engineering
program.
Dr. Eardley requested information concerning non-credit non-
State supported headcount enrollment. Vice Chancellor Fox
explained that at the request of the Presidents the Chan-
cellor's Office is now collecting those enrollment figures
and reporting them to the Presidents. Currently not all
Campuses are able to report these enrollments consistently.
As data definitions and counting procedures are refined,
these enrollment figures will be forwarded to the Board of
Regents.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the report on Spring, 1989 en-
rollments and the annualized System enrollment report for
1988-89. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
13. Approved Handbook Amendment, Conflicts of Interest Pro-
hibited
Approved the amendment to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 10,
Section 1.8, Conflicts of Interest Prohibited, as contained
in Ref. C, filed in the Regents Office.
General Counsel Donald Klasic advised that this amendment
will bring the policy in line with a State statute which has
been recodified in part and repealed in part.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook amendment regard-
ing conflicts of interest prohibited. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Motion carried.
14. Approved Handbook Change, Summer Session Salary Schedules,
Community Colleges
Approved the change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 18.3, Summer Session Salary, Community Colleges,
as follows:
Section 18. Summer Session Salary Schedules
3. Community Colleges
a. Salary schedules for Summer Session faculty at the
Community Colleges shall be in accordance with the
following formula:
Per credit Summer Session salary = Academic Year
"B" Contract Salary x .75 divided by 10 x 2 divided
by 8.
Should enrollment in a class fail to produce the
revenues necessary to hold the class, the President
or the President's designee may, in lieu of cancel-
ling the class, negotiate and establish a mutually
agreeable salary at a rate less than that provided
above with faculty who are full time during the
academic year to teach the class for the Summer
Session.
b. Faculty who are part-time during the academic year
will be paid for Summer teaching on a per-credit
basis according to the same schedule used during
the academic year.
c. 8 credits will be considered a full teaching load
for the Summer Session.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Summer Session salary schedules at Community Colleges. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
15. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commitee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee meeting, held May 18, 1989, were made by Regent
Joseph M. Foley, Chairman.
(1) Chairman Foley requested that a discussion take place
concerning student retention and attrition. Student
retention is generally measured as the number of incom-
ing students who remain throughout the formal comple-
tion of their course of study. Attrition is generally
measured as the number of students who leave, or "drop
out" before completing their course of study. Fre-
quently cited reasons for students dropping out of
school include academic, financial, health and personal
considerations.
Vice Chancellor Warren Fox distributed a handout which
included a proposed plan of action. The plan proposes
to form an UNS ad hoc committee composed of representa-
tives of the Board of Regents, each Campus and the
Chancellor's Office. The purpose of the committee
would be to study attrition rates throughout the System
and to coordinate a Systemwide effort to reduce attri-
tion, if necessary.
Dr. Jackie Kirkland, TMCC Associate Dean of Student
Services, introduced Dr. Mary Bucknor-Smartt, TMCC
Director of Retention. Dr. Bucknor-Smartt explained
the Campuswide student retention program at TMCC. This
program was started with Title III Grant program money.
(2) Chairman Foley requested that a discussion take place
concerning educational assessment of students. The
Board of Regents passed the University of Nevada System
Policy on Student Assessment in January, 1989. Each
Campus will develop plans based upon Campus mission,
with a report submitted to the Board of Regents by
Spring, 1990. A general discussion concerning imple-
mentation of this policy was held. The current UNS
policy on student assessment was reviewed, particular-
ly as it relates to retention:
Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 6 UNS Policy on
Student Assessment
The University of Nevada System Board of Regents
requires that an appropriate plan of regular
student educational assessment be developed by each
Campus, with each Campus assuming responsibility
for developing the processes and procedures to be
used. Plans should be based upon Campus mission
and should be developed with multiple assessment
approaches which may include but not be limited to
testing.
Among other activities, regular regional accredi-
itation review will provide an overall assessment
of the Campus. Plans should reflect the mix of
programs and types of students.
Assessment approaches may vary at each institution;
however, the Universities and Community Colleges
should work together to develop common approaches,
where appropriate. The Chancellor's Office, with
the Campuses, will develop appropriate measures of
student persistence and performance, and will col-
lect and monitor these data on a Statewide basis.
Campus reports should initially be submitted to the
Board for information by Spring 1990, and subse-
quently each President should report to the Board
on the results of their assessment efforts on a
biennial basis.
16. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held May 18, 1989, were made by Regent Carolyn M. Sparks,
Chairman.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Police Department, July 1, 1987
through September 30, 1988. The audit report is filed
in the Regents Office.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNR Residential Life/Housing, July 1, 1987
through September 30, 1988. The audit report is filed
in the Regents Office.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the TMCC Learning Resources Center, July 1,
1987 through December 31, 1988. The audit report is
filed in the Regents Office.
(4) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on Business
Center North, Transfer of Inventory Records audit.
The follow-up report is filed in the Regents Office.
(5) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on UNS Com-
puting Services audit. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents Office.
(6) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on CCCC
Registration and Bursar's Office audit. The follow-
up report is filed in the Regents Office.
(7) Information Only - Internal Audit Director Sandi
Cardinal presented the follow-up report on CCCC Video
Instruction Program audit. The follow-up report is
filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
17. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held May 18, 1989, were made by Regent James
Eardley, Chairman.
(1) Approved the changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
Chapter 17, Sections 13, Residence Hall and Food Serv-
ice Rates, UNLV, as follows:
Section 13. Residence Hall and Food Service Rates, UNLV
Tonopah Hall $1,613.00 per semester
Room, Board and Phone 100.00 per semester
plus refundable
damage deposit
New Residence Halls $2,041.00 per semester
Room, Board and Phone 100.00 per semester
plus refundable
damage deposit
(2) Approved the changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
17, Section 10, Student Fees, UNR, as follows:
Section 10. Student Fees
American College Testing (ACT) Fee $30
Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) Fee 30
(3) Approved the changes to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
17, Section 18, The College Inn, UNR, as follows:
Section 17. The College Inn
1. College Inn Student Rates Effective July 1, 1989
Per Semester
a. Room and Board
Single - 15 Meal, Mon-Fri $1,575
Double, Regular - 15 Meal, Mon-Fri 1,491
Large Double - 15 Meal, Mon-Fri 1,559
Double Suite - 15 Meal, Mon-Fri 1,670
(4) Approved to use $8,500 from the Capital Improvement Fee
Fund for the following projects at NNCC:
a. Completion of Assaying Lab $3,500
b. Completion of Welding Lab Modification 2,500
c. Replacement of Air Conditioning
Compressor Units 2,500
(5) Approved to use $10,000 from the Capital Improvement
Fee Fund for the TMCC Endowment. The Robert Z. Hawkins
Foundation recently donated $10,000 to TMCC to purchase
a metal storage building (previously listed on the TMCC
items to be purchased from Capital Improvement Fee
Fund.) The Hawkins Foundation will give the $10,000 if
TMCC is allowed to exchange it for the $10,000 in Capi-
tal Improvement Fee Fund by the Board of Regents. This
would free the capital improvement money to qualify for
the 2-for-1 matching dollars in the endowment drive.
The $10,000 placed in endowment would be unrestricted,
would become $30,000 in the Title III endowment program
and would earn interest to meet College needs. The
Hawkins Foundation cannot give directly to the endow-
ment.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held May 18, 1989, were made by Regent Daniel J.
Klaich, Chairman.
(1) Chancellor Dawson and Vice Chancellor Sparks requested
consideration of President Crowley's proposal to have
UNR and the Board of Regents share equally in providing
$200,000 to the Mamie (Sugden) Kleberg Chair in
Historic Preservation. This would replace the funds
invested with American Investors Management, Inc.,
which were lost when that firm went into bankruptcy.
During the discussion, Mrs. Sparks questioned whether
or not this request would set a precedent for the Board
of Regents. She requested that a policy be developed
regarding this issue.
It was requested that the Chancellor schedule a meeting
of the Investment Advisory Committee to consider the
total cost and possible source of funds and, report to
this Committee at the June Board of Regents meeting.
(2) Discussion was held with Mr. Art Smith, Referee in
Bankruptcy, on the status of apartments located on the
NNCC Campus. Mr. Smith announced that two offers to
purchase the buildings have been received, either of
which would result in UNS being paid in full. Upon the
sale of the buildings, Mr. Smith would have the buyers
commit to future tenants, that existing tenants would
not be displaced and that student renters would receive
first preference.
Mr. Smith introduced Ms. Sally Armstrong, attorney, who
confirmed that UNS owns the land on which the apart-
ments are built. The buyers would have to agree to buy
into the remaining 43 years of the lease.
President Berg stated that rent increases are difficult
on students, especially if they are implemented during
the semester. The students would appreciate it if the
rent increases were implemented at the beginning of the
semester to aid them in planning their budgets.
19. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Community College Faculty Relations
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on Com-
munity College Faculty Relations, held May 18, 1989, were
made by Regent Jill Derby, Chairman.
Dr. Derby gave a summary of the last meeting of the Commit-
tee. At that meeting a mission statement was adopted and
discussion was held regarding a faculty questionnaire and
faculty hearings.
(1) The Committee adopted a format for a questionnaire
which will be sent to Community College faculty once it
is complete. Committee members are to send suggestions
for question content to Dr. Derby. A final draft will
be presented for consideration at the next meeting.
Mr. Klaich, serving as Acting Chairman during Dr.
Derby's absence last month, stated that a subcommittee
had developed 3 formats for the survey, after which he
and Ms. Raney, CCCC Faculty Senate Chairman, agreed on
one of these which was then forwarded to the Committee
members for their input. During this process there was
a great deal of confusion. Mr. Klaich apologized to
those who may have been offended during this process
and stated that there was no intention to dictate or
confuse the members of the Committee.
Dr. Derby stated that it is her feeling the survey is
to address broad areas, pointing out major or minor
problems. The Committee agreed that the survey should
be developed with a positive tone.
Mr. Klaich felt that this Committee will have to ad-
dress the issue of collective bargaining and requested
that the Committee begin discussion. Ms. Crookham,
NNCC Faculty Senate Chairman, disagreed and stated that
collective bargaining would be addressed as a last re-
sort. Mrs. Whitley stated that the Committee was es-
tablished to address and resolve Community College
problems, not collective bargaining. Further, she
stated that collective bargaining may be discussed
later, but not at this time.
The Committee reviewed all 3 survey formats. In re-
viewing the 3rd questionnaire, Mrs. Gallagher felt
that the questionnaire listed several problems all with
a major to minor scale. She felt it was a very nega-
tive approach. Mrs. Sparks agreed and further stated
that she felt the Committee was moving too fast and
great care should be taken with the development of the
survey. Mrs. Whitley stated there needs to be feed-
back for the positive actions which take place at the
Community Colleges.
Ms. Raney stated that the subcommittee was directed to
develop a questionnaire within a week of the last
meeting, which they did. She expressed her feeling
that the Regents don't really want to know what is
happening at the Community Colleges. The questionnaire
was developed with a list of problems derived from the
Faculty Senate Chairmen who are on the Campuses every
day and know the existing problems.
Mr. Robert Rose, Nevada Faculty Alliance representa-
tive, suggested using the format which lists positive
and negative issues in a check-off format inasmuch as
it would be much simpler to tabulate the results. This
survey could then be followed with the Campus hearings.
Mr. Klaich agreed and stated that the hearings would be
very informative and the survey would serve as backup
to the hearings.
President Meacham stated that he did not question the
motives of the Committee, but felt the Presidents would
have some input into the questionnaire. The subcommit-
tee included only faculty, and he felt that each group
(Regent, President, faculty, staff) should be repre-
sented on the subcommittee. Dr. Derby stated that the
Committee was trying to find out the concerns of the
faculty, therefore the subcommittee included only
faculty.
Mr. Mike Hardie, newly-elected WNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman, stated that the 3rd questionnaire was far
too negative and didn't include any positive state-
ments. He suggested that the title of the question-
naire be changed to a generic title, and a follow-up
to the questionnaire be sent during the Summer, since
most faculty will not be on the Campuses.
President Gwaltney raised 3 issues:
1) What will the Committee do with the final
tabulations?
2) If questionnaire is open-ended, who will tabu-
late results (emotional and debatable judg-
ments)?
3) The scale should be balanced between positive
and negative.
President Calabro stated that the mission of the Com-
munity Colleges should be addressed and referred to
the last meeting where Dr. Aims Mc Guinness addressed
the issue of the future of Community Colleges. Presi-
dent Calabro stated he felt that the questionnaire
should be used as a building instrument to better the
Community Colleges, inasmuch as there are many good
things happening at the Community Colleges and they
also should be addressed.
Dr. Jim Richardson, member of the Nevada Faculty Al-
liance, suggested that the open-ended questionnaire
be abandoned, and that a closed-ended questionnaire be
used with one open-ended question where they could
write suggestions. He also suggested that directions
might state that should an individual be mentioned that
questionnaire would be disregarded.
Dr. Derby re-appointed a subcommittee to consist of
one Regent (Jill Derby), one President (John Gwaltney),
and one faculty (Patti Crookham), to review the final
draft of the questionnaire.
(2) The next meeting will be held in conjunction with the
June Board of Regents meeting.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the ad hoc Committee on Community College Faculty Rela-
tions. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
20. Information Only - Waiver of Application, UNR
In accordance with UNR's on-going commitment to broaden the
effectiveness of the student recruitment efforts, the Uni-
versity will waive the Application for Admission fee for up
to 25 qualified low-income students per year. The Office
of Student Services will establish the criteria and selec-
tion process.
21. Approved Bylaw Changes, WNCC
Approved changes in the WNCC Institutional Bylaws, as con-
tained in Ref. D, filed in the Regents Office.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the WNCC Institutional Bylaw
changes. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Architects, UNLV
Approved the appointment of Holmes, Sabatini and Eeds archi-
tectural firm for the design of the new dormitories and
dining commons on the UNLV Campus.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the appointment of Holmes,
Sabatini and Eeds architectural firm for the design of the
new dormitories and dining commons at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks
seconded. Motion carried.
President Maxson informed the Board that construction will
begin in late September, 1989, and be completed in late
August, 1990.
23. Approved the Sale of Property, UNLV
Approved the sale of property for UNLV as listed below:
1) Abe Fox Gift, 2.5 acres, Paradise Valley, Clark County,
Nevada. Donated December 16, 1971, proceeds are to go
to the Center for the Performing Arts.
A. P. N. 160-770-007 Sales price $60,000
2) S. J. and Dessie M. Hall Gift, 22.91 acres (Forest
Economic Foundation), Las Vegas Boulevard North at
Sloan, Clark County, Nevada. Donated December 1, 1982,
proceeds are to go the Dessie M. Hall Library Endowment.
A. P. N. 520-660-006 Sales price $94,046
3) Forest Economic Foundation Gift, 20.94 acres, Las Vegas
Boulevard North at Sloan, Clark County, Nevada. Donated
December 1, 1982, proceeds are to go to the Hall Chair
for Economics.
A. P. N. 520-660-001 Sales price $85,959
General Counsel Klasic will review documents prior to the
sale.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to sell UNLV property. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
24. Report on Accreditation for Athletic Programs
Dr. Hammargren presented an update on accreditation for
athletic programs. He informed the Board that Andy Nixon,
UNLV Athletic Counselor, is very active in seeking accredi-
tation for athletic programs, and would be a source in ob-
taining information regarding this issue. The NCAA Confer-
ence will be held in August, 1989, and will be addressing
accreditation.
Dr. Hammargren offered several suggestions.
1) The Board of Regents designate a committee which will
develop a policy and deal with questions regarding
accreditation.
2) The committee would obtain copies of programs from
across the nation and review these programs.
3) After review of programs, the committee would develop
guidelines, and then request peers to review the
guidelines. The committee would schedule a symposium
and invite such persons as Joe Paterno, Head Football
Coach at Penn State; L. Jay Oliva, Chancellor and Vice
President of Academic Affairs at New York University;
Senator Bill Bradley; and representatives from the
National Association of Athletic Advisors, Center for
Study of Sports and Society, Association of Athletic
Directors, and the NCAA.
4) $20,000 to be allocated for sponsoring the symposium
in August. The Regents Special Projects Fund would
allocate $10,000, and the two Universities would
allocate $5,000 each.
Mr. Foley stated attention has evolved in response to the
Time magazine article addressing UNLV's athletic program.
He suggested that the Council of Presidents address this
issue and include for discussion a time frame and review
the proposal for a 5th year eligibility status which would
extend scholarships.
Chancellor Dawson suggested that Dr. Hammargren's plan be
brought back to the Board in June for further discussion and
action.
Chairman Whitley reminded the members of the Board that the
Regents have set certain priorities, one being the Community
College faculty relations, and they must address the issues
which are important to the System and the State of Nevada.
Mr. Klaich indicated that he felt the athletic program
accreditation is an emergency issue throughout the nation,
and it is appropriate and timely for the UNS Board of Re-
gents to take a leadership role in developing such policy.
Mrs. Gallagher requested the Investment Committee to submit
a report on the Regents Special Project Funds. President
Maxson stated that if the Regents Special Project Funds
could not be used, he was sure funds could be located
elsewhere.
25. Approved Resolution, UNS
Approved Resolution #89-3 authorizing the sale of University
of Nevada Student Fee Revenue Bonds. The resolution is
filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the resolution authorizing
the sale of University of Nevada Student Fee Revenue Bonds.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
26. Approved the Reorganization of the Office of Student
Services, UNR
Approved the proposed reorganization of the Office of Stu-
dent Services as contained in Ref. E, filed in the Regents
Office.
The proposal has been widely reviewed and refined over the
course of the 1988-89 academic year. The staff of the UNR
student services has been substantially involved in the
review and refinement process. The Faculty Senate consid-
ered the proposal at 2 separate meetings and, on May 10,
recommended approval.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the reorganization of the Office
of Student Services at UNR. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
27. Emergency Item: Acceptance of Offer, UNR
President Crowley requested approval to accept an offer for
the Vegas Verdes Apartment Motel in North Las Vegas. The
offer expires prior to the June Board of Regents meeting.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept an emergency item concerning an
an offer for UNR property. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion
carried.
The University has received an offer on the first trust deed
for the Vegas Verdes Apartment Motel in North Las Vegas.
The offer is a cash offer of $155,000 from Mr. Robert J.
Meagher of Las Vegas.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to accept the offer on the first
trust deed for the Vegas Verdes Apartment Motel in North
Las Vegas. Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
28. New Business
President Maxson stated that he felt the UNS legislative
activity was going well. He informed the Board that space
at the UNLV Campus is becoming very limited. There is a
possibility that UNLV will be able to lease classroom space
from the Methodist Church, Mormon Center, Boy Scouts of
America, and the Center for Religion and Life. Along with
the need for classroom space, personnel is a very much need-
ed resource. He urged extensive support for the Board of
Regents priorities at the Nevada State Legislature.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
05-18-1989