May 30-31, 1975
05-30-1975
Pages 103-146
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
May 30-31, 1975
The Board of Regents met in regular session on the above dates
in the Center for Religion and Life, 1101 N. Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
(Friday, 5/30) Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John A. Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Miss Helen Thompson
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Max Milam, UNR
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Lloyd P. Smith, DRI
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Vice President James T. Anderson, UNR
Vice President Brock Dixon, UNLV
Vice President Arthur Gentile, UNLV
Vice President Edward L. Pine, UNR
Vice President Herman Westfall, UNLV
Dr. Paul Aizley, Assistant to the President,
UNLV
Dr. Richard Dankworth, Assistant to the
President, UNR
Mr. Mark Dawson, Business Manager, DRI
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, Budget Officer, UNS
Mr. Harry Paul Wood, Architect, UNS
Dr. Alfred W. Stoess, Consultant, UNS
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information, UNLV
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information, UNR
Mr. Joseph Doser, WNCC Faculty Senate
Dr. Eugene Grotegut, UNR Faculty Senate
Mrs. Patricia Harris, DRI Faculty Senate
Miss Delia Martinez, Unit Senate
Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough, UNLV Senate
Mr. Patrick Archer, ASUN
Mr. Joseph Karaffa, CSUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:35 A.M.
Upon motion by Mrs. Fong, seconded by Miss Mason, the supple-
mental agenda was accepted.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of April 18-19, 1975 were
submitted for approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Divi-
sion Presidents was recommended (report identified as Ref.
2 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
3. Phase I Proposal for School of Veterinary Medicine, UNR
President Milam noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
Phase I proposal for the establishment of a one year pro-
gram in veterinary medicine at UNR for 10 students per year.
(Proposal on file in Chancellor's Office.) He pointed out
that students would transfer from UNR's one year program to
Colorado State University and other veterinary schools if
they could secure admission.
Dr. Milam reported that the UNR Faculty Senate had reviewed
the proposal and had recommended approval. He requested
Dean Bohmont to comment on the proposal as submitted by the
College of Agriculture.
Following Dean Bohmont's presentation, President Milam rec-
ommended approval of the Phase I proposal as submitted.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred, noting that approval of the
Phase I proposal would authorize the College to proceed
with the development of a detailed Phase II proposal. Chan-
cellor Humphrey also recommended that Counsel be requested
to proceed with the necessary legal action to secure a rul-
ing, prior to consideration of Phase II, as to whether or
not the Court will distribute the approximtely $446,000
from the Mac Millan bequest to UNR if such a program is
approved. He commented on a letter from Counsel for the
University of California, the contingent beneficiary of the
Mac Millan estate (letter idenitfied as Ref. 3B and filed
with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
4. Gund Ranch
President Milam recalled that in 1973 Mr. George Gund gave
to the University of Nevada a 2812 acre ranch in Lander and
Eureka Counties. The gift deed contained no use restric-
tions; however, it was separately agreed by the Board of
Regents at that time that the University would limit use of
the property to agriculture uses in connection with the
agricultural studies conducted by the Max C. Fleischmann
College of Agriculture at its Reno Campus. It was stipu-
lated by the donor that if the University should find it
necessary to sell or exchange the property, the proceeds
from the sale would be used to acquire "or the property
acquired in exchange will be" one or more properties in
Elko County similarly devoted to use in connection with
such agricultural studies and programs.
Dr. Milam noted the inclusion with the agenda of a resolu-
tion adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, Elko
County, which urged that Gund Ranch be leased or sold and
the Knoll Creek Experimental Station livestock operation
be reactivated, and that the Ranch Search Committee expedite
its efforts to locate and acquire an experimental ranch
(resolution identified as Ref. 6 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Dr. Milam also noted the inclusion with the supplemental
agenda of a report of action by the College of Agriculture
Citizens Advisory Board recommending that the feasibility
of phasing out the Reese River Experiment Station and
transferring its projects to Gund Ranch be studied, as
well as a recommendation that Knoll Creek Experimental
Station be closed down and its projects transferred, and
further recommended that the Gund Ranch be run on a tempo-
rary basis with any money spent there invested in such a
way as to enhance its resale value (report of action by
the Citizens Advisory Board identified as Ref. 6A and filed
with permanent minutes).
Dr. Milam noted the presence of Mr. Eyer Boies, Chairman
of the Elko County Commissioners, and further noted that
Regent Knudtsen had requested an opportunity to speak to
the resolution received from the Elko County Commissioners.
Mrs. Knudtsen made the following statement which Chairman
Buchanan instructed be recorded in the minutes:
I want to thank Chancellor Humphrey for placing this
item on the agenda and giving me an opportunity to
speak to the Resolution of the Elko County Commissioners
as it pertains to Knoll Creek, the Gund Ranch and re-
lated projects of the College of Agriculture. But
first I would like to give my qualifications to address
myself to these matters.
I have been actively engaged, and am still actively
engaged in ranching in Central Nevada. My operation
is typical of most Nevada ranches in that it includes
the raising of livestock and the growing of hay. Hay
and livestock are traditionally the major agricultural
products of Nevada. My ranching operation includes
deeded land and Federal grazing land under the supervi-
sion of the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest
Service. Over the years I have been the featured
speaker at Field Days held at Knoll Creek, at the
Reese River Experiment Station and at the Gund Ranch.
I have served, and still serve on the Citizens Ad-
visory Board for the College of Agriculture. Although
I am not a member I have participated in meetings of the
Ranch and Search Committee and the Committee to advise
on the operation of the Gund Ranch. These are only
some of the many contacts and associations which I
have had and still have with the College of Agriculture.
I give them today only to explain that I am not un-
acquainted with the matters I proposed to discuss.
It seems appropriate at this time to give some back-
ground on the role Colleges of Agriculture play in the
lives of farmers and ranchers. It is no exaggeration
to say that America's position as the world's producer
of food is due to the leadership given to agriculture
by our Land Grant Colleges. Land Grant Colleges, work-
ing through their Colleges of Agriculture and their
Experiment Stations, have brought about the agricul-
tural revolution which gives American the ability to
feed its expanding population and to have reserves for
export as well. Men and women engaged in agriculture
depend on the research findings and innovative theories
and practices of their State Colleges of Agriculture
whether they are raising garlic or potatoes or cows or
alfalfa or ornamental plants. More than any other
industry I can think of, agriculture is dependent on
the climate and soil conditions of its individual
areas of operation. This is why regional experiment
stations are of prime importance to agricultural pro-
ducers. County Agents in Clark County are confronted
with problems to solve vastly different from those en-
countered by their colleagues in Elko County.
Traditionally Nevada has not been an agriculturally
oriented state. However, with the population increase
consuming ever greater acreage of prime agricultural
land, the marginal and submarginal farm lands of Nevada
are being used increasingly. As population continues
to expand, Nevada will play an ever greater role in
food production for America and the rest of the world.
New agriculture is moving into Nevada from states where
prime agricultural lands are disappearing. When these
newcomers get here the first place they contact is the
College of Agriculture. They ask:
How do we raise alfalfa in the High Valleys?
What kind of fertilizer?
What about salinity?
What variety of crop should we plant and when
should we plant it?
What sort of insects and weeds need to be guarded
against?
Should we plan to calf our cows in Spring or Fall?
What breeds of cattle are best adapted to the en-
vironment?
It is possible to answer these questions and a host
of others from some ivory tower tucked away in the Max
C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture building on the
Reno Campus, but the chances are that such advice,
while strong on theory, will prove economically dis-
astrous in practice. This is why such value is placed
by ranchers and farmers on the existing research facil-
ities at Knoll Creek, Reese River, Grass Valley and at
the other exprimental stations throughout our State.
For the benefit of those Board members who may not be
familiar with the properties we are talking about:
Knoll Creek is situated in Elko County in the northern
part of the State near the town of Contact. It con-
sists of one acre of land where buildings and corrals
are situated. The remaining property is leased from
the Salmon River Cattle Company.
The Gund Ranch is located in Eureka and Lander Counties
and lies in the northern portion of Grass Valley. It
comprises several thousand acres of deeded land and
grazes cattle on the Federal Range operated by the
Bureau of Land Management. It has a carrying capacity
of 600 or 700 head of cattle and cuts over 1000 tons
of hay, mostly alfalfa.
The Reese River Experiment Station is located in Lander
County near Austin. It is a 40 acre parcel of land
irrigated by well water and is a typical high valley
operation.
Mr. George Gund gave the Gund Ranch in Grass Valley to
the University two years ago to be used as a research
facility, with the stipulation that if the ranch were
sold the monies realized must be used to purchase a
similar type operation in Elko County. The value of
the gift was appraised at $350,000. It was put out
to bid. In the meantime the cattle market had suffer-
ed a reverse, ranch property was depressed and the
country was in the throes of an economic recession.
No bid was received equal to the full value of the gift
and we could not sell the property under its appraised
value without jeopardizing Mr. Gund's position with
regard to the gift.
In the meantime, and for several years prior to Mr.
Gund's gift, a committee known as the Ranch Search
Committee had been actively seeking a Northern Nevada
ranch for the College of Agriculture to be used as a
research facility, primarily in the area of animal
husbandry but also in related fields of hay raising
and range utilization. Certain criteria had been set
by the committee to define the type of ranch they were
seeking. Primary among these conditions were location
on a paved highway, proximity to good schools and rural
electricity. The Gund Ranch met none of these require-
ments. But the Gund Ranch had one outstanding advan-
tage held by none of the other ranches under consider-
ation. It was free. It also was a really typical
Nevada ranch. Many of us thought it offered an excel-
lent opportunity for the College of Agriculture person-
nel to try its hand at running a ranch - the kind of
ranch known as a "rawhide outfit" with no frills, no
fancy buildings, a no-nonsense working ranch of the
type so many Nevadans do operate. This would be done
on a temporary basis with the understanding that when
opportunity arose it would be sold.
At a meeting last Fall, held at the Gund Ranch, after
careful consideration, a consensus was reached by
members of the Gund Ranch Committee. Art Glaser,
Hillary Barnes, Ned Eyre and quite a few others were
present as members. I attended as an interested
spectator. Eyer Boies was not with us.
At the annual meeting of the Citizens Advisory Board
held in Reno March 22nd, the thinking of the Gund
Ranch Committee was expressed in the following resolu-
tions:
9. In the interest of a more efficient and eco-
nomical operation in Northeastern and Central
Nevada, and to make a more consolidated con-
tribution toward solving various problems of
livestock raising, high valley agriculture,
and range utilization; BE IT RESOLVED: That
the possibility of phasing out the Reese River
Experiment Station and the feasibility of trans-
ferring present projects to the Gund Ranch, be
studied.
Carried.
10. In the interest of a more efficient and eco-
nomical operation in Northeastern and Central
Nevada, and to make a more consolidated con-
tribution toward solving various problems of
livestock raising, high valley agriculture,
and range utilization; BE IT RESOLVED: That
Knoll Creek be closed down as soon as practical
and that all projects currently being conducted
there be transferred to another facility.
Carried.
11. In the interest of a more efficient and eco-
nomical operation in Northeastern and Central
Nevada, and to make a more consolidated con-
tribution toward solving various problems of
livestock raising, high valley agriculture,
and range utilization; BE IT RESOLVED: That
the Gund Ranch be run on a temporary basis
but consistent with its role as an Experiment
Station. Any money spent on the Gund Ranch
should be invested in such a way as to enhance
the resale value of the property.
Carried.
These Resolutions were approved by a majority of the
Citizens Advisory Board.
Two days later, on March 24th, the Elko Board of Com-
missioners passed their Resolution which was forwarded
to Chancellor Humphrey who in turn forwarded it to the
members of the Board of Regents. Eyer Boies is Chair-
man of the Elko County Board of Commissioners. As I
understand it, his main objection to the College of
Agriculture's Citizen Advisory Board Resolutions was
with the proposed phasing out of the Knoll Creek Ex-
periment Station.
In the meantime another voice was raised in opposition
to the Resolutions of the Citizens Advisory Board and
the voice belonged to Mr. Telford Work.
Mr. Work is a Los Angeles newspaper publisher and a
good friend to the College of Agriculture. In 1965 he
gave the 40 acres on which the Reese River Experiment
Station is situated to the University for the use of
the College of Agriculture. At the time of the gift
it was understood that if at any time there was no
need for this facility it could be disposed of. This
station, like the others, has an advisory board composed
of local citizens. This advisory board objected to any
economy move which would deprive them of the Reese River
Station even though the same kind of projects could be
carried out at the Gund Ranch. Even more than the ad-
visory board Mr. Work did not want this to hapen. As
a newspaper man, he writes extremely well, and he voiced
his sentiments in a letter reprinted in all the Central
Nevada area newspapers.
It really is a compliment to the work currently being
done by the College of Agriculture at Knoll Creek and
in Reese River that such value is placed upon it as to
render the thought of transferring either station to
a different location is viewed with disfavor. The
main reason for proposing such a move was for consoli-
dation and economy. However the Citizens Advisory
Board advocated study and careful consideration before
making any such moves.
It would seem to me that any action at this time would
be a mistake. The friendship and support of people like
Eyer Boies and Telford Work is much too valuable to be
risked by any move of which they are not in favor.
These things have a way of working themselves out.
What I really wanted to do at this time was to explain
how all these conflicting resolutions came about and
to place them in their proper perspective.
Dr. Anderson entered the meeting at 10:00 A.M., during the above
statement by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Following the conclusion of Mrs. Knudtsen's statement, Mr.
Boies spoke briefly in support of the resolution from the
Board of County Commissioners, suggested again that the
Gund Ranch either be leased or sold.
Dean Bohmont noted that the College of Agriculture is
guided by and values the advice it receives from the
Citizens Advisory Committee which has recommended that
the Gund Ranch be utilized on a temporary basis. He re-
quested that no action be taken at this time to change the
status of any of the 3 operations (i. e., Knoll Creek,
Reese River, or the Gund Ranch), noting that the College
is still working to develop a solution.
Dr. Anderson moved that the 3 operations continue to be
operated as at the present until suitable replacements are
avilable. Motion seconed by Dr. Lombardi, carried without
dissent.
Mr. Ross entered the meeting at 10:30 A.M.
5. 1975-76 Work Program and Estimative Budgets
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of
a document containing the recommended Work Program and Es-
timative Budgets for 1975-76. As noted in the narrative
accompanying the Work Program, $47,202,943 was allocated
to general University operation and $10,636,601 was includ-
ed in the Estimative Budgets and the DRI Financial Plan.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the Work Pro-
gram and Estimative Budgets with the exception of the
budgets for Intercollegiate Athletics for UNR and UNLV.
He noted that the officers recommend that credits be es-
tablished for the budgets and existing personnel in Inter-
collegiate Athletics be issued contracts but that detailed
presentations by sports be submitted to the July meeting.
President Milam requested an adjustment to the UNR portion
of the Work Program to consolidate out-of-state travel
(now distributed among the various Colleges and Units)
into only two areas -- the School of Medical Sciences and
the President's Office.
Chancellor Humphrey also reviewed the history of the pres-
ent method of distribution of indirect cost recovery monies
at UNR (i. e., 87 1/2% to general University operation,
6 1/4% to a separate research development fund), noting
that this percentage allocation was approved in 1973 as a
temporary measure. He recommended, upon the request of
President Milam, that the percentage allocation be changed
back to the previous formula of 75% to general University
operation, 12 1/2% to the Department conducting the re-
search and 12 1/2% to a separate research development fund.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion concerning allocation of indirect cost recovery monies.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the Work Program and Esti-
mative Budgets as submitted, amended to reflect the lump
sum allocation of out-of-state travel monies as requested
by Dr. Milam. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without
dissent.
Dr. Anderson moved that commendation be sent to the Gover-
nor and the Legislature in appreciation for their support
of higher education. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried
without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 1:40 P.M.
6. Request for Interfund Loan to Computing Center
Mr. Niels Anderson, Director of the Computing Center, re-
viewed the present capability of the Computing Center, not-
ing that they presently have an option to purchase the CDC
6400 Central Computer now being leased, including 65K of
central memory, a console and two model 6681 Data Channel
Converters for $398,000, if the option is exercised by
June 30, 1975. He also noted that the Central Data Corpo-
ration has stated that the option will not be renewed. Mr.
Anderson stated that the possibility of a lease-purchase
through an intermediary company has been explored and the
cost over a 5-year period would be approximately $100,000
over the direct purchase price. He requested approval of
the lease-purchase and its payment over a 2-year period
with the use of an interfund loan from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Account of $177,628, and identified the
following additional funding:
Computing Center resources available:
6-30-75 and 7-1-75 Sales Fund $120,000
1975-76 budget for lease of computer 100,000
$220,372
Interfund Loan (from Board of Regents
Special Projects) 177,628
$398,000
Repayment of Interfund Loan
1976-77 budget for lease of computer $130,372
1977-78 budget (saved from computer lease) 47,256
$177,628
Mr. Anderson noted that it is presently projected that the
CDC 6400, with 80 ports, would be serviceable at least
through FY 1981. The cost of leasing the present computer
(now with 30 ports and adding 10 ports each year) would
be $1,037,332 for the 6 fiscal years, 1976-81. Purchase
would result in a savings of $639,332 over the 6-year
period. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the
exercise of the option and of the interfund loan.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
7. Request for Interfund Loans, UNR
President Milam recalled that in July, 1974 the Board ap-
proved interfund loans from UNR's Unemployment Compensa-
tion Pool of $10,000 to Central Office Services and $10,000
to Audio Visual's Photographic Sales Accounts, with loans
to be repaid by May 30 and June 30, respectively. Dr. Milam
requested approval of the following interfund loans from UNR
Parking Permits Account to permit repayment to the Unemploy-
ment Compensation Pool Account:
$7,500 to Audio Visual Photo Sales to be used to
finance inventory and to be repaid in 3 years.
$10,000 to Central Office Services Sales to be used
to finance inventory and to be repaid in 2 years.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
8. Air Conditioning, Home Economics Building, UNR
President Milam recalled that the 1973 Legislature approved
Campus improvement projects for UNR totaling $660,000. All
projects have been completed, or are under contract, with
the exception of the air conditioning of the Home Economics
building. Plans and specifications for that project have
been completed and the State Public Works Board is ready
to advertise and estimates the cost of the project at
$180,000. Dr. Milam noted that there is approximately
$110,500 available from the 1973 appropriation, requiring
at least $69,500 from other funds before the project can
be bid. He requested that the Board pledge $69,500 from
the UNR Capital Improvement Fee Fund for this purpose,
noting that there is presently an uncommitteed balance
(after deduction of 1/4 of the annual bond payment which
must remain in the pledged revenue account) of $111,412
which may be used for this purpose upon approval of the
Board.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $69,500 from the UNR
Capital Improvement Fee Fund be pledged to this project,
supplementing the available $110,500 remaining in the 1973
appropriation, and the State Public Works Board be request-
ed to proceed with the project.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
9. Revision of Residence Hall Policy, UNR
President Milam submitted a proposal for UNR housing desig-
nated to increase the attractiveness of University housing
to prospective residents (report identified as Ref. 7 and
filed with permanent minutes). Contained in the proposal
was a recommendation that effective Fall, 1975 residence
hall living be voluntary. Presently, University policy
requires that all Freshmen and Sophomore students under 21
years of age and not living at home live in University ap-
proved housing.
President Milam requested approval of the Board of the
proposal to change from mandatory residence in approved
housing and further requested the Board to underwrite a one
year experiment to the extent of pledging up to $50,000
from the UNR Capital Improvement Fee Fund if the experi-
ment should prove to be financially unsuccessful. Chan-
cellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Chairman Buchanan requested that there be an investigation
concerning the legality of permitting the use of vacant
dormitory space by minimum security inmates who would be
interested in attending College.
President Milam was requested to submit a report in the
Fall on the status of the residence halls.
Mrs. Fong spoke concerning a report she had received from
former ASUN President Tom Mayer, dated May 27, assessing
the status of the dorm repairs. Mrs. Fong requested that
the report be filed with the permanent minutes.
10. Proposed Changes in Residence Hall and Food Service Rates,
UNR
President Milam recommended the following changes in resi-
dence hall and food service rates, effective June 1, 1975:
A. Food Service Present Proposed
P/Day P/Sem P/Day P/Sem
Contract, Regular Semester
10-meal plan (M-F) $2.90 $229.10 $3.01 $235.00
(79 days) (78 days)
15-meal plan (M-F) $3.22 $254.38 $3.36 $262.00
(79 days) (78 days)
20-meal plan (M-Su) $3.13 $338.04 $3.25 $338.00
(108 days) (104 days)
15-meal plan (M-Su) $3.20 $ 22.40 wk
Cash Sales
Reno Campus
Breakfast $1.20 $1.25
Lunch 1.55 1.55
Dinner 2.15 2.15
Steak Dinner 3.25 3.40
Stead Campus
Breakfast 1.20 1.25
Lunch 1.50 1.55
Dinner 1.90 2.15
Summer Session
Daily Rate (3 meals) 3.95 4.50
B. Residence Hall Rates Present Proposed
Juniper Hall
Single Room $400.00 $380.00
Double Room 278.50 260.00
Lincoln Hall (21 small rooms)
Single Room 400.00 370.00
All Other Dormitories
Single Room 400.00 425.00
Double Room 278.50 305.00
Telephone 19.00 19.00
Damage Deposit 10.00 .00
Per Day, Single Occ 3.50 4.00
Per Day, Double Occ 2.50 3.00
Per Week, Single Occ 24.50 28.00
Per Week, Double Occ 17.50 19.00
Summer Session
Per Day, Single Occ 3.50 4.00
Per Day, Double Occ 4.50 5.00
Per Week, Single Occ 24.50 27.00
Per Week, Double Occ 31.50 35.00
C. Summer Rates, National College of the State Judiciary
(Reductions reflect discontinuance of daily maid
service)
Combined Daily Room & Board
Present Proposed
Single Occ $11.20 $ 9.60
Double Occ 7.70 p/person 8.30 p/p
Judge & Spouse 16.65 16.60
Dependent (over 6 yrs) 8.95 8.30
Dependent (under 6 yrs) 7.00 7.75
Room Rates Only
Single Occ 8.50 6.50
Double Occ 5.00 p/person 4.50 p/p
Dependent Child (dbl) 5.00 p/person 4.50 p/p
Dependent Child (sngl) 8.50 6.50
Board Rates Only
Meals - Judge (2 meals) 2.70 3.10
Dep or Spouse (3 meals) 3.95 4.50
Dep under six (3 meals) 2.00 3.25
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
There were comments from several students concerning the
food service; however, it was again stated by the Dean of
Student Services that the Food Committee had been active
and that complaints received by the Committee have been
acted upon. It was agreed that there would be a report to
the Board in the Fall from the Food Service Committee.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson.
Mr. John Buchanan moved to amend to table action of the
proposed changes in food service rates, as reflected in "A"
above, until Fall, 1975. Motion to amend seconded by Mrs.
Fong, failed by the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi,
Miss Mason, Miss Thompson
Yes - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong
Abstain - Mr. Ross
Main motion carried without dissent.
11. Restoration of Morrill Hall
President Milam endorsed a recommendation from the UNR
Alumni Association and the Morrill Hall Restoration Com-
mittee that Mr. Edward Parsons be designated architect for
the restoration of Morrill Hall. Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
12. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfrs from the Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated
Accounts:
#333 $10,098 to Men's Intercollegiate Athletics to cover
the annual salary for the Sports Information Director.
#517 $100 to the Political Science Department to provide
student help for remainder of fiscal year.
#541 $50 to Foreign Languages Department to cover oper-
ational needs for balance of fiscal year.
#552 $2000 to Library to cover anticipated expenditures
for wages and operating for balance of fiscal year.
#553 $5145 to School of Medical Sciences to cover oper-
ating expenditures.
#554 $1675 to the Chemistry Department to cover salaries
for graduate assistants.
#555 $667 to the Foreign Languages Department to cover
salaries for graduate assistants.
#556 $250 to the Chemistry Department to cover student
wages for balance of the academic year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved that the word "Men's" be removed from
the account identified in Transfer #333. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
Miss Thompson moved approval of the above transfers. Mo-
tion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without dissent.
13. Approval of Revisions of Estimative Budgets, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following re-
visions to Estimative Budgets for 1974-75:
The Mackay School of Mines requests the following revision
to the S. F. Hunt Endowment Income Estimative Budget to
cover additional operating and out-of-state travel expenses:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 2,175 $ 2,997 $ 5,172
Investment Income 6,500 1,021- 5,479
Total $ 8,675 $ 1,976 $10,651
Application of Funds
Out-of-State Travel $ 2,820 $ 976 $ 3,796
Operating 5,855 1,000 6,855
Total $ 8,675 $ 1,976 $10.651
The Mackay School of Mines requests the following revision
to the Mackay Endowment Income Estimative Budget to cover
additional wages, fringe benefits, out-of-state travel and
operating expenses:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 7,188 $ 3,016 $10,204
Investment Income 13,000 687- 12,313
Total $20,188 $ 2,329 $22,517
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $12,317 $ 0 $12,317
Wages 1,340 750 2,090
Fringe Benefits 931 125 1,056
Out-of-State Travel 2,500 1,000 3,500
Operating 3,100 454 3,554
Total $20,188 $ 2,329 $22,517
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
14. The Role of the Desert Research Institute
Chancellor Humphrey noted that at the time of Dr. Lloyd
Smith's appointment as Acting President of DRI, he had asked
Dr. Smith to prepare a position paper concerning the Insti-
tute, specifically to explore whether or not DRI should
continue as a separate Division of the System. Dr. Smith's
paper was included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 12
and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Smith commented briefly on the position paper he had
submitted, stating that he believed the DRI should be
maintained as a not-for-profit institution but it should
work closely with the Universities to make use of the many
talents available within each of the Divisions.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he believed the paper sub-
mitted by Dr. Smith was very important; however, he also
noted that it was not without controversy and that it had
been referred to the other Divisions for review and further
discussion would be scheduled for the November meeting.
15. Policy Statement, DRI
President Smith noted that Counsel has ruled that it is
legal for the University to enter into contracts on behalf
of the DRI which provide for confidentiality as to the re-
sults of the research. Counsel has further suggested that
it would also be desirable to have a policy statement
adopted by the Board of Regents. Accordingly, President
Smith and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following
be added as a new section in Title 4, Chapter 17, of the
Board of Regents Handbook:
The Legislative Act authorizing the creation of the
Desert Research Institute states that one of the
purposes to be achieved is the conducting of applied
research for industry, governmental or private agencies
or individuals. The objective is twofold: First, to
be of assistance to private and government agencies;
and secondly, to produce additional revenue to further
the purposes of the Desert Research Institute. The
Desert Research Institute is authorized and encouraged
to develop private research contracts. Where the needs
of the contractor require that the results of the re-
search be held confidential, a clause preserving such
confidentiality may form a part of the contract and
the preservation of such confidentiality in prior or
future contracts is expressly ratified and approved by
the Board. All contracts for applied research with
private industry shall, as a minimum, provide suffi-
cient revenue to cover the cost to the University.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
16. Proposed Change of Laboratory and Center Names
President Smith presented recommendations that the name of
the Western Studies Center be changed to Social Sciences
Center, and the name of the Desert Biology Laboratory be
changed to the Ecology and Bio-Energetics Center. An ex-
planation in support of the proposed change was included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 14 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this item had been referred
to the UNR and UNLV Divisions for review and action would
be scheduled at the July meeting.
17. DRI Bylaws
President Smith noted that the DRI Bylaws, as approved by
the Board of Regents in February, 1975, provide in Section
2.4 that "Written notification of resignation will be given
at least one month before the resignation is to take ef-
fect. Faculty members are free to resign at any time with
one month's notice without forfeiture of accumulated annual
leave or other privileges to which they would otherwise be
entitled." Dr. Smith also recalled that in March, 1975 the
Board approved an amendment to the Annual Leave Policy which
provides that "In any case, staff members whose contracts
are contingent on available funds shall be free to resign
at any time with two months' written notice without for-
feiture of accumulated annual leave or other privileges to
which they would otherwise be entitled."
The DRI Faculty Senate requested, and Dr. Smith concurred,
that an amendment to the DRI Bylaws be approved so that
the requirement in Section 2.4 on resignations will conform
to the two months specified in the Annual Leave Policy.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective upon
publication of the revised Bylaws by the President's Office.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
18. Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule, CCD
President Donnelly presented the following proposed salary
schedule for part-time faculty in the Community College
Division, noting that the semester-credit-hour schedule
is identical to the present schedule for CCD except for
the addition of more steps. The hourly basis schedule is
requested for those staff who are teaching in Federally
funded programs or those funded through vocational funds
distributed by the State Department of Education, which
are funded with instruction based on hours spent in the
classroom.
Proposed Part-Time Schedule
1975-76
Semester Credit Hour Basis
Step I II III
1 75 150 200
2 90 160 215
3 105 170 225
4 120 180 235
5 135 190 250
6 150 200 265
7 165 210 280
8 180 220 295
9 195 230 310
10 210 240 325
Hourly Basis
Step I II III
1 5 6 7
2 5.50 6.50 7.50
3 6 7 8
4 6.50 7.50 8.50
5 7 8 9
6 7.50 8.50 9.50
7 8 9 10
8 8.50 9.50 10.50
9 9 10 11
10 9.50 10.50 11.50
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1975.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
19. Lateral Progression CCD Salary Schedule
President Donnelly recalled that at the April meeting, a
salary schedule for CCD faculty was adopted to be effec-
tive July 1, 1975. He proposed the following provisions
for the lateral progression of CCD faculty on this schedule.
Lateral Progression on the Community College Salary
Schedule
1. A Community College faculty member may be eligible
to be considered for lateral progression on the
Community College salary schedule provided the
faculty member has met the following requirements.
2. SCHEDULE I TO SCHEDULE II
(a) Minimum of Master's degree for University
parallel faculty. Minimum of baccalaureate
degree for occupational faculty.
(b) Completion of course in Community College
work. (This requirement may be waived by
the Executive Vice President.)
(c) Minimum of four years on Schedule I.
(d) Recommendation by Executive Vice President
based on yearly evaluations.
(e) Upon completion of degree required in "A"
above, an individual is eligible for con-
sideration for the next schedule, regardless
of the number of years on this schedule.
3. SCHEDULE II TO SCHEDULE III
(a) Minimum of Master's degree plus 30 hours for
University parallel faculty. Minimum of
Master's degree for occupational faculty.
(b) Completion of course in Community College
work. (This requirement may be waived by
the Executive Vice President.)
(c) Minimum of four years on Schedule II.
(d) Recommendation by Executive Vice President
based on yearly evaluations.
(e) Upon completion of degree required in "A"
above, an individual is eligible for con-
sideration for the next schedule, regardless
of the number of years on this schedule.
4. SCHEDULE III TO SCHEDULE IV
(a) Minimum of earned doctorate for University
parallel faculty. Minimum of Master's de-
gree plus 30 hours for occupational faculty.
(b) Completion of course in Community College
work. (This requirement may be waived by
the Executive Vice President.)
(c) Minimum of four years on Schedule III.
(d) Recommendation by Executive Vice President
based on yearly evaluations.
(e) Upon completion of degree required in "A"
above, an individual is eligible for con-
sideration for the next schedule, regardless
of the number of years on this schedule.
5. Lateral movement on the schedule does not mean
movement at the same step, but does mean an in-
crease in salary.
President Donnelly reported that the CCCC and NNCC Faculty
Senates had taken action endorsing the above provisions.
He noted also the inclusion with the agenda of changes
proposed by the WNCC Faculty Senate.
Mr. Joe Doser, Chairman of the WNCC Faculty Senate, com-
mented on that Senate's proposal, requesting the following
changes to the proposed provisions:
a. Elimination of all degree requirements from Paragraph
A throughout the proposal as it relates to movement
to Schedules II, III and IV.
b. Modify Paragraph C throughout to read, "after a mini-
mum of four years on Schedule (I, II or III) an in-
structor will be considered for lateral progression."
c. Elimination of the phrase "Upon completion of degree
required in 'A' above," from Paragraph E throughout.
d. Elimination of the sentence "Lateral movement does
not mean movement at the same step but does mean an
increase in salary." at the bottom of the proposal.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the proposal
as submitted by President Donnelly and endorsed by the
CCCC and NNCC Faculty Senates.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried with Mr. Ross opposing.
20. Definition of Academic Year
President Donnelly requested that the definition of aca-
demic year for CCD be changed to specify that the academic
year shall be defined as the period from the middle of
August, as determined by each Community College calendar,
through May 31.
In the discussion following, it was determined that a
uniform policy statement concerning the definition of aca-
demic year should be developed effective for all 3 instruc-
tional Divisions.
Mrs. Fong moved that action be tabled until the following
morning. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without
dissent.
21. Deferred Payment Policy, CCD
President Donnelly recommended the following policy govern-
ing contracts for delayed payment of fees for CCD students,
effective Fall semester, 1975:
1. Contracts for delayed payment of registration fees and
tuition are available to regular full-time students (i.
e., those registered for 7 credits or more) at CCD,
allowing for 2 payments, 1/2 upon registration and the
2nd 1/2 by Friday of the 5th week of instruction with
a grace period of 5 working days.
2. Nonpayment of the 2nd installment shall result in can-
cellation of registration.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1975.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
22. NNCC Landscaping
President Donnelly noted that $23,000 is presently avail-
able in capital improvement funds for landscaping at NNCC.
He also noted that several years ago Mr. George Gund gave
$12,000 to NNCC without restriction and Dr. Donnelly re-
quested that this $12,000 be added to the landscaping budg-
et in order that the project could be as nearly complete as
possible. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
23. WNCC Space at Stead
President Donnelly noted that WNCC presently leases space
at Stead Campus, which is operated by UNR, at the actual
cost of providing all services. During 1974-75 WNCC has
occupied 7 buildings with a total of 68,495 sq. ft. of
space, for which they have been billed $119,865.75 (ap-
proximately $1.75 per sq. ft. per year). UNR has agreed
to credit $49,976.55 of this amount for remodeling done by
WNCC, leaving $69,889.20 due. President Donnelly stated
that $10,000 in WNCC funds and $4,889.20 in CCD funds
are available and requested approval of the expenditure
of $55,000 from WNCC capital improvement fee funds for
this purpose. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
President Donnelly also spoke concerning negotiations which
are now underway for the possible acquisition of Billing-
hurst Junior High School on a lease basis as an alternative
to Stead. Further information will be reported as it be-
comes available.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the recommendation for the pay-
ment for leased space at Stead. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
24. WNCC, Phase II
President Donnelly reported that bids had been opened May
13, 1975 by the State Public Works Board for the construc-
tion of Western Nevada Community College, Phase II, plus
all shared site work for this project and the DRI project,
Phase I.
Mr. Wood, System Architect, reviewed the results of the
bids (identified as Ref. 22 and filed with permanent min-
utes) and reported that the State Public Works Board had
approved the award of a negotiated contract to Corrao
Construction Company for the construction of Building and
Site Work in an amount not to exceed $2,170,221, subject
to State Public Works Board analysis of credit amounts
for proposed changes to reduce the contract, and a con-
tract to Sierra Pacific Power Company for the construc-
tion of utilities in the amount of $129,944.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
Board concur in the proposed action by the State Public
Works Board.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
25. Proposed Traffic and Parking Regulations, CCCC
President Donnelly presented, with his endorsement, proposed
traffic and parking regulations for Clark County Community
College Campus. Proposed regulations identified as Ref. 23
and filed with permanent minutes. Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended approval, effective immediately.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
26. Proposed Right of Way Grant
President Donnelly reported that Sierra Pacific Power Com-
pany has requested a 10-foot wide easement on the North
Reno Site for the purpose of constructing an overhead
power line and has requested a gas main easement, 20 feet
wide, for the purpose of providing service to the WNCC
Campus. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting
that the grant documents have been reviewed and approved
by Counsel.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
27. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly recommended approval of the following
fund transfers from Clark County Community College Con-
tingency Reserve:
$40,000 to Library operating for purchase of audio visual
equipment, security I. D. system, art collection,
microfilm readers, furnishings and periodical
microfilming.
$ 5,000 to General Expense operating for postage to year
end.
$45,000 to Occupational Instruction operating for class-
room supplies and instructional equipment.
$40,000 to University Parallel Instruction for classified
salaries to prepare accreditation self study and
for operating supplies and equipment.
$ 3,500 to Professional Grants-in-Aid for staff and family
registration grants-in-aid.
$ 6,000 to Student Services classified salaries for addi-
tional registration assistance.
$ 3,700 to Developmental Instruction operating for class-
room supplies and instructional materials.
$60,000 to Buildings and Grounds operating for increased
utility costs, security, supplies, contract main-
tenance, grounds equipment, bulletin boards and
miscellaneous maintenance shop furnishings.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
28. Nevada Insurance Education Foundation Chair, UNLV
President Baepler reported that the Nevada Insurance Edu-
cation Foundation has requested that consideration be given
to the establishment of a Chair at UNLV and has made a
recommendation for a designee to the Chair. He noted that
this Foundation was organized in 1969, through joint efforts
of the University of Nevada and the Nevada Independent In-
surance Agents. Its primary objective was to assist in
furthering insurance studies on the College level, as well
as for continuing education for those engaged in the busi-
ness of insurance in the State of Nevada. A Chair was
established at UNR in 1970, and in 1973, a professional
position in insurance was established at UNLV to which the
Foundation contributes approximately 50% of the salary.
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval of the establishment of the Nevada Insurance Edu-
cation Chair at UNLV.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
29. Response to Discrimination Charges, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that at the April meeting, the
UNLV Women's Caucus charged that certain acts of discrimina-
tion had occurred at UNLV in promotion and salary advance-
ment of women members of the professional staff and offer-
ed details of 4 cases which their spokesperson stated
proved the charge. As agreed, President Baepler submitted
a report concerning the statements made on behalf of the
Women's Caucus (report identified as Ref. 27 and filed with
permanent minutes). Dr. Baepler noted that he had invited
the UNLV Women's Caucus to send a representative to this
meeting at University expense but that they had declined
to do so.
Dr. Baepler commented further on the charges and his
response, stating that whenever inequities are identified
efforts are made to adjust them. These efforts would be
continued, he stated, and spoke briefly of the proposed
visits by Vice President Gentile to other schools for
review of their Nursing staffs and programs in an effort
to provide some criteria against which to make evaluations
concerning the UNLV Nursing Department. In response to
comments by Mrs. Fong that she had received complaints
from the southern Nevada medical profession that the UNLV
Nursing graduates were inadequately trained, President
Baepler stated that he had not received any such complaints
but would wish to be informed of any such concerns on the
part of the physicians or hospital staffs.
30. Proposed Reorganization of Student Personnel Services, UNLV
President Baepler proposed a reorganization of the Student
Personnel Services whereby that unit and the University
College would be merged into one administrative unit, to
be called Educational Services, to be directed by a Vice
President. Details of the organization were included in
a memorandum from President Baepler included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Code provides that this
type of administrative reorganization shall be approved
only after consideration by the unit and the Division
concerned, according to the Division Bylaws. Consultation
with staff or the Student Personnel Services and the Uni-
versity College has occurred, as indicated in President
Baepler's memorandum, and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval, effective July 1, 1975.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
31. Salary Schedule, Part-Time Faculty
President Baepler recommended that per-credit salary paid
to part-time faculty at UNLV be increased from $250 per
credit to $300 per credit, effective Fall semester, 1975.
He also proposed tha the $25 per credit extra pay for
teaching at Nellis Air Force Base be continued.
President Milam requested that this increase in the per-
credit salary also be extended to part-time faculty at
UNR, and proposed that the mileage differential paid to
UNR faculty also continue.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1975.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
32. Proposed Fee Schedule for Continuing Education Courses
President Baepler and President Milam recommended that the
per-credit-hour charge for courses offered through each
Division's Continuing Education Program be increased from
$19 to $23 per credit. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval, effective immediately.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
33. Performing Arts Center, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that several years ago the Board
officially designated the second phase of the Performing
Arts Center as the Artemus W. Ham Music Hall. However, he
noted, even before the building is open, it is being re-
ferred to as the concert hall and he requested that the
Board officially change the name to the "Artemus W. Ham
Concert Hall". Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
34. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following trans-
fers from the Contingency Reserve:
#75-180 $200 to Philosophy to provide additional operating
funds for balance of fiscal year.
#75-182 $2000 to Library to provide additional operating
funds for balance of fiscal year.
#75-167 $2200 to Women's Athletics to provide additional
operating funds for remainder of fiscal year.
#75-169 $2000 to Intercollegiate Athletics to provide
additional operating funds for remainder of
fiscal year.
#75-170 $1500 to Theatre Arts to provide additional funds
in wages for part-time help through end of fiscal
year.
#75-175 $622 to Biological Sciences to provide additional
wages money to pay replacement for terminated
graduate assistant.
#75-177 $1355 to Admissions to provide additional wages
money for student help.
From Ending Balance, Estimative Budget Accounts
#75-173 $15,000 to operating in Tonopah Hall and Dining
Commons Account to provide additional operating
funds for remainder of fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
35. Tennis Court Lighting, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that in October, 1974 the Board
approved the lighting of the tennis courts at UNLV at an
estimated cost of $41,000, with the funds to come from the
Physical Education Complex Project Contingency Fund. It
now appears that there will be little, if any, monies avail-
able in the Contingency Fund. It is also now estimated, he
stated, that the lighting of the tennis courts will cost
approximately $90,000 due to a change in design by upgrading
the quality of the lighting. This change in design was rec-
ommended by the Public Works Board and endorsed by the UNLV
Physical Plant Department.
President Baepler recommended that the $90,000 required for
the tennis court lighting project be made available from the
interest earned on the investment of the proceeds of the
Physical Education Complex revenue bond issue. That account
he noted will have earnings estimated at $464,780 by the
end of the project. Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
36. Revision of Estimative Budgets, UNLV
President Baepler recommended approval of the following
revisions to 1974-75 Estimative Budgets. In each case,
he noted, there is more revenue than was anticipated.
Theatre Projects
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,000 $ 0 $ 2,000
Sales and Services 24,000 3,000 27,000
Total $ 26,000 $ 3,000 $ 29,000
Application of Funds
Wages $ 4,500 $ 0 $ 4,500
Operating 17,575 3,000 20,575
Fringe Benefits 225 0 225
Out-of-State Travel 200 0 200
Ending Fund Balance 3,500 0 3,500
Total $ 26,000 $ 3,000 $ 29,000
Children's Theatre
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 500 $ 0 $ 500
Sales and Services 500 0 500
Gifts 500 0 500
Miscellaneous Revenue 3,000 2,113 5,113
Total $ 4,500 $ 2,113 $ 6,613
Application of Funds
Wages $ 1,900 $ 0 $ 1,900
Operating 1,900 2,113 4,013
Out-of-State Travel 200 0 200
Ending Fund Balance 500 0 500
Total $ 4,500 $ 2,113 $ 6,613
Motor Pool
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,500 $ 6,500 $ 9,000
Sales and Services 2,000 0 2,000
Recharges to Other Depts 26,500 17,500 44,000
Total $ 31,000 $ 24,000 $ 55,000
Application of Funds
Classified Salaries $ 6,611 $ 0 $ 6,611
Wages 440 0 440
Operating 23,300 22,000 45,300
Ending Fund Balance 649 2,000 2,649
Total $ 31,000 $ 24,000 $ 55,000
Student Personnel Sales and Service
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,000 $ 0 $ 2,000
Sales and Services 3,000 0 3,000
Overhead Revenue 1,200 1,500 2,700
Miscellaneous Revenue 2,900 0 2,900
Total $ 9,100 $ 1,500 $ 10,600
Application of Funds
Wages $ 2,710 $ 0 $ 2,710
Operating 3,790 1,000 4,790
Out-of-State Travel 1,500 500 2,000
Ending Fund Balance 1,100 0 1,100
Total $ 9,100 $ 1,500 $ 10,600
Central Stores
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Recharge to Other Funds $115,206 $ 30,000 $145,206
Opening Cash Balance 1,000 0 1,000
Total $116,206 $ 30,000 $146,206
Application of Funds
Classified Salaries $ 9,631 $ 0 $ 9,631
Operating 105,727 30,000 135,727
Ending Fund Balance 848 0 848
Total $116,206 $ 30,000 $146,206
Conferences, Institutes and Off-Campus
Current Revision Amended
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 50,000 $ 0 $ 50,000
Student Fees 322,636 80,000 402,636
Total $372,636 $ 80,000 $452,636
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $162,000 $ 0 $162,000
Classified Salaries 25,440 0 25,440
Wages 5,000 0 5,000
Operating 130,000 80,000 210,000
Out-of-State Travel 1,000 0 1,000
Ending Fund Balance 49,196 0 49,196
Total $372,636 $ 80,000 $452,636
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
37. Report of Status of Parking, UNLV
In response to a request from Regent Mason at the April
meeting, President Baepler discussed the parking situation
at UNLV, and presented a map detailing the present parking
areas and those planned for the future.
38. Report of UNLV Senate Concerning Tenure
President Baepler noted inclusion with the agenda of a
report from Senate Chairman Mc Cullough concerning tenure
(report identified as Ref. 31 and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Mc Cullough spoke briefly concerning the
report and the following recommendations of the Univer-
sity Senate contained therein:
1. Incoming faculty without prior 4-year College or Uni-
versity teaching experience should be critically re-
viewed after 3 years service with the University.
Their performance should be evaluated under the pres-
ent Code as if the Department were granting tenure.
Merit increases, or promotions, could be used as re-
wards to those permitted to stay while those not
meeting "tenure requirements" be subject to dismissal.
2. The present tenure policy should be continued.
3. There should not be any quota system on the number
tenured.
4. The Committee recommends fixed-term contracts not be
used to replace the existing tenure system.
5. Only those faculty members holding rank in an academic
unit as defined by the AAUP should be eligible for
tenure.
Additionally, Dr. Mc Cullough stated, the Senate endorsed
the announcement by President Baepler for the appointment
of an ad hoc committee to study alternatives to tenure for
non-teaching faculty who do not hold rank in an academic
unit. President Baepler reported that he supported the
Senate's recommendations and had appointed a committee to
study the possibility of creating an alternative method
of job security for those persons affected by the proposed
change.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that since amendment of either
Division Bylaws or the UNS Code would be required to effect
the changes proposed by the Senate, the Senate's report had
been referred to all Senates and to the Administration for
consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday
morning, May 31, at 9:05 A.M. All Regents, Officers and staff
who were present on Friday were again in attendance.
The Chair ordered Agenda Item 19, Definition of Academic Year,
removed from the table.
President Milam submitted the following proposed statement,
noting the concurrence of Presidents Baepler and Donnelly:
For contractual and other appropriate purposes, the
academic year shall be established annually in con-
formity with the academic calendar published in the
catalog of the respective Campus, as approved by the
Division President.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
39. Phase II, Anderson Health Science Building
Regent Anderson noted that the second phase of the Anderson
Health Science building was included in the Capital Improve-
ment Program request for 1975-69 but was not funded by the
Legislature. Subsequent to its inclusion, a grant of
$950,000 was received from HEW, and $350,000 from Fleisch-
mann Foundation. The Fleischmann Foundation grant carried
the condition that matching funds must be secured before
its grant would be available. Howard Hughes then agreed
that two yearly increments from the Hughes grant could be
used for matching the Fleischmann Foundation grant, thus
securing the funding for the building. Dr. Anderson
pointed out that using the Hughes money for this purpose
removes these funds from operating accounts and he recom-
mended that the Administration analyze the resources re-
maining in the UNR Capital Improvement Fee fund to see if
funds could be made available to the Medical School to
release part of the Hughes money back to operating and
that a report be brought back to the Board in July. Dr.
Anderson then requested that the foregoing be considered
as a motion. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried with-
out dissent.
40. Proposed Change in Grant-in-Aid Regulations
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in December, Regent
Anderson had requested that consideration be given to a
change in regulations which would provide for a partial
grant-in-aid, presumably 1/2, for faculty who are on at
least 1/2 time contract, but less than full-time. This
request was referred to the 4 Division Presidents.
Chancellor Humphrey reported the following responses from
the Division:
(a) The UNLV Senate and President Baepler recommended that
grants-in-aid be reserved for full-time faculty.
(b) President Donnelly recommended that the present regu-
lations not be changed to include less than full-time
faculty.
(c) The Unit Senate recommended that faculty members who
are on 1/2 time or more but less than full-time be
eligible for grants-in-aid proportionate to the FTE
amount of their contract. This would apply only to
faculty members and not to dependents.
(d) The DRI faculty and President Smith endorsed Regent
Anderson's recommendation.
(e) The UNR Faculty Senate and President Milam concurred
in Regent Anderson's recommendation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the grants-in-aid
benefit not be extended to part-time faculty at this time;
provided, however, that any full-time faculty member whose
contract is reduced to less than 1.00 FTE for financial
exigency reasons (such as LAP) shall continue to be eli-
gible for full grant-in-aid privileges.
In the discussion following, it was determined that addi-
tional information concerning the financial impact and
the number of potential faculty needed to be identified
prior to any action on this matter.
Chancellor Humphrey agreed, pointing out that these are
direct costs to the University but do not count as com-
pensation. He requested that the matter be further de-
ferred to permit an analysis of the costs involved.
Mrs. Fong moved to table until cost factors have been
determined. Motion to table seconded by Mr. Ross, carried
without dissent.
41. Legislation Concerning Smoking in Public Places
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Mrs. Fong had requested a
discussion concerning the University's plans for enforce-
ment of Chapter 326, 1975 Laws of Nevada (AB 17), which
becomes effective July 1, 1975. In response to that re-
quest Counsel Hug had been asked to provide some advice on
behalf of the Attorney General.
Mr. Hug stated that in his review of the law he found that
some phrases are ambiguous and in anticipation that other
agencies will be requesting an interpretation in prepara-
tion of the need to enforce this law, he had consulted with
the Attorney General's Office and would prefer to wait un-
til they are ready for a coordinated response so that ad-
vice to all agencies will be uniform.
42. Report of Out-of-State Travel
In response to a request from Regent Mason in April, Chan-
cellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
report of out-of-state travel by faculty, the kind of
travel authorized, for whom, total cost to the University
and identification of funds from which such travel is paid.
Chancellor Humphrey commented on the report and suggested
that other types of budgeting for out-of-state travel
need to be developed.
Dr. Anderson left the meeting.
43. Proposed Deadline for Return of Employment Contracts
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Miss Thompson had requested
that a policy statement be developed whereby a certain time
would be established within which employment contracts must
be returned to remain valid.
In response to this request, Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that the Senates and the Administration review this problem
and recommendations be made by November 1, 1975.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
44. Use of SAT and ACT Tests for Admission
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in April Regent John
Buchanan had requested a review by the instructional Divi-
sions as to whether or not SAT scores might be accepted
as well as ACT scores. President Baepler responded that
students are encouraged to take the ACT if they have not
taken either test, but if the student has already taken
the SAT it will be accepted.
President Donnelly reported that neither SAT nor ACT is
used for admission to CCD Campuses since admission is
open; however, the ACT Career Planning Profile is used for
many occupational programs.
President Milam reported that UNR presently requires the
ACT for Freshman admission and he proposed that it con-
tinue. An explanation of the requirement and rationale
for continuing it was included in a memorandum from Jack
Shirley, Director of Admissions (identified as Ref. 42
and filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. John Buchanan spoke of his experience with both the ACT
and SAT tests and suggested that further study into the
matter was justified.
Mr. Buchanan moved that this be referred back for further
review and asked that the Chancellor make a recommendation
concerning the possible substitution of SAT scores for ACT
when the applicant had already taken such test, and publi-
cation in the appropriate catalogs of such substitution.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without disent.
45. Proposed Amendment to UNS Code
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Code be amended to provide that CCD full-time faculty
are eligible for tenure. A proposed amendment was included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 43 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this proposal be re-
ferred to the Senates (in conformity with Section 1.2.3
of the Code) and be scheduled for action at the October
meeting of the Board.
Mr. Doser, WNCC Faculty Senate Chairman, made the following
statement in reference to the proposed Code amendment:
As the official representative for the faculty of the
Community College Division, I am here to present the
faculty viewpoint with regard to this agenda item.
The faculties do not concur with this item and ac-
cordingly do not wish to be considered under the
tenure provisions of the Code applicable to UNR and
UNLV faculties.
It is desired by the faculties that an alternate
proposal be developed. The Community College Divi-
sion Faculty Senates could submit an alternate pro-
posal for the September Regents' meeting. It is
realized that this delays action, due to the Summer
vacation period, but it is hereby requested that this
delay be authorized.
Due to the notice of this item arriving after the May
Faculty Senate meeting, the faculties have not had an
opportunity to develop a complete and adequate alter-
native proposal of fair dismissal. However, the
faculty cannot concur with this item as proposed be-
cause it does not include the following provisions:
a reasonable probationary period; adequate notice; an
impartial hearing officer; definitions of good cause;
and impartial review.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that this Code amendment
was proposed in response to legislation enacted in the
1975 Legislative Session and the amendment was proposed
in conformity with the requirement of the Code concerning
such amendments. He suggested that if the CCD Faculty
Senates wished to propose a different amendment, it was
appropriate that they do so and submit it for considera-
tion in conformity with the Code.
President Donnelly asked that it be noted for the record
that the assertions made in Mr. Doser's statement that the
proposed amendment did not contain provisions for a reason-
able probationary period, adequate notice, etc., were total-
ly inaccurate, and pointed out that the Code presently pro-
vides for all of these items and that the proposed amend-
ment would have the effect of including CCD faculty under
those provisions. He further noted that the UNS Code fol-
lows AAUP guidelines in these matters.
It was agreed that the CCD Senates would submit their
recommendations and this matter would be returned to the
Board for action at the November meeting.
46. Laboratory and Special Course Fees
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in December, 1974 the
Board reviewed all laboratory and special course fees
assessed by the 3 instructional Divisions, and directed
that all then existing special course fees and laboratory
fees at UNLV, UNR and CCD be continued for the balance of
the 1974-75 fiscal year, that authorization be discontinued
effective June 30, 1975, and that recommendations for any
special course fee or laboratory fee to be assessed after
July 1, 1975, be submitted for action by the Board at the
May, 1975 meeting.
Accordingly, the following recommendations were submitted
by the Division Presidents:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Special Music $75.00*
Chemistry Breakage 10.00* (refundable
if no breakage)
P. E. Special (Bowling) 10.00*
Ice Skating 17.50**
Canoeing 15.00+
Golf Green Fee+
Horsemanship 21.00+
Skiing Approximately 7.00 per session+
Billiards 7.00+
*Assessed and collected at time of registration
**Paid directly to Controller's Office after registration
+Paid directly to company involved for use of facilities
or equipment
Community College Division
Laboratory Fee 5.00 p/crs (where
applicable)
Refrigeration 8.00 - 30.00 per course
Welding 20.00 - 51.00 per course
Radiography 10.00 per course
Art 10.00 per course
Crafts 10.00 per course
Dental Labs 35.00 per course
Solid State Electronics 30.00 per course
Criminal Investigation 10.00 per course
P. E. #120 (Golf) 20.00 per course
University of Nevada, Reno
Sculpture (Art 163, 263, 383, 463,
464) 10.00 per semester
Printmaking (Art 185, 285, 383, 384,
483, 484) 10.00 per semester
Photography (Art 250, 350, 351, 450,
451) 10.00 per semester
Textile Design & Teaching Art (Art
296, 297, 342) 10.00 per semester
Ceramics (Art 175, 275, 375, 376,
475, 476) 5.00 per semester
Cinema (Art 256, 257, 357) 10.00 per semester
Chemistry & Biochemistry Laboratory
Courses (partially refundable
breakage & materials fees) 10.00 per semester
Private Instrument or Voice Instruc-
tion 75.00 per credit
Bowling (P. Ed. 106) 15.00 per semester
Beginning and Advanced Gold (P. Ed.
120, 121) 15.00 per semester
Orienteering (P. Ed. 125) 7.00 per semester
Recreational Shooting (P. Ed. 126) 40.00 per semester
Skiing (P. Ed. 129) 48.00 per semester
Ski Touring (P. Ed. 130) 26.00 per semester
Scuba Diving (P. Ed. 137) 30.00 per semester
Techniques of Archery, Badminton
& Bowling (P. Ed. 261) 4.00 per semester
Hematology & Immuno-Hematology (MedS
303, 304) 50.00 per semester
Clinical Microbiology I & II (MedS
306, 307) 55.00 per semester
Clinical Chemistry (MedS 409) 50.00 per semester
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above fees,
effective July 1, 1975, noting that these fees are in all
cases in addition to the per-credit-hour registration fee.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
47. Selection of Architects and Engineers for UNS Capital
Improvement Projects
A. Chancellor Humphrey stated that in order to proceed
with capital improvement projects as funding becomes
available, architects and engineers for these projects
must be nominated by the Board of Regents. He request-
ed that Mr. Wood, System Architect, review the proj-
ects concerned and comment on the recommendations for
project architects.
Mr. Wood submitted the following recommendations:
I. DRI - Phase I, Reno
This project, funded in 1973, is the initial
phase of building construction for the permanent
DRI facilities to be located on the site in
north Reno to be shared with Western Nevada Com-
munity College. The master development plan for
the entire 467 acre site was approved by the
Board in 1974. The Community College project,
the first stage of development of this site,
will begin construction next month. Some of the
general site development costs are to be financed
with both DRI and WNCC funds. Funds available
for this project, including those for general
site improvements, total $2,668,500, of which
$2,016,000 was authorized with Higher Education
Capital Construction funds in 1973 and $652,500
with State General funds in 1975.
Recommendations for nominations are as follows and
in the order listed:
1. Casazza, Peetz & Associates, Architects
2. Selden, Nespor, Larsen & Dolven, Architects
II. DRI - Solar Energy Research Building, Southern
Nevada
This project was authorized in 1975 with State
General funds. The total project budget is not
to exceed $370,000. The purpose of the building
is to provide a facility for research in the
design and performance of components of solar
energized systems for heating, cooling and power.
Recommendations for nominations are as follows
and in the order listed:
1. Leo Borns, Architect
2. Julius Gabriele, Architect
III. UNR - Campus Improvements
This project was authorized in 1975 with
$1,208,430 from the State General Fund and
$150,000 from the University Capital Improve-
ment Fee Fund for a total of $1,358,430.
Sub-projects can be categorized into A) Site
Improvements, B) Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Modifications, and C) Building
Improvements.
A) Site Improvements
1. SEA Engineers
2. Sharp, Krater & Associates, Engineers
B) Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Modifications
Central Management System
1. Stecher, Ainsworth & Associates, Engineers
2. Dinter Engineering
C) Building Improvements
The architect of record for the Physical Sci-
ences Complex is Casazza, Peetz & Associates.
Drawings, as well as the benefit of being
familiar with the project, belong to this
firm. The State Public Works Board indicated
a preference for the retention of Casazza,
Peets & Associates for the completion of
laboratories through the installation of
laboratory benches, etc. It is suggested
that this firm be nominated for the project.
IV. UNLV - Campus Improvements
This project was authorized in 1975 with
$1,339,200 from the State General Fund. Sub-
projects are site improvements concerning drain-
age, parking and landscaping.
Recommendations for nominations are as follows
and in the order listed:
1. Boyle Engineering
2. Montgomery Engineers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
B. Mr. Wood also presented a report concerning the 1975-79
Capital Improvement Program as approved by the 1975
Legislature (report identified as Ref. 45B and filed
with permanent minutes).
48. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1975-76
A. Chancellor Humphrey noted that NRS 396.540 provides
for tuition waivers to "students from other states and
foreign countries, not to exceed a number equal to 3%
of the total matriculated enrollment of students for
the last preceding Fall semester." Board of Regents
policy directs that these grants-in-aid be allocated
for (a) foreign students; (b) students who contribute
to University programs in activities; and (c) out-
standing scholarship attainment. These allocations
are subject to annual review and approval by the Board
of Regents. A student receiving a grant-in-aid for
payment of out-of-state tuition may, at the discretion
of the President, also receive a grant-in-aid for the
payment of registration fees; however, such an award
is not automatic.
Dr. Humphrey also noted that Board policy provides for
grants-in-aid for payment of registration fees, based
on the same 3%, and directs that these grants-in-aid
shall be divided in the same categories as those grants-
in-aid for out-of-state tuition.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
Board policy be amended to delete the requirement for
identical allocations of grants-in-aid for out-of-state
tuition and registration fees.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
B. Based on the 3% allowed, the following recommendations
were made for allocation of grants-in-aid for 1974-75:
In-State Out-of-State
University of Nevada, Reno
Music 44 30
Athletics 100 100
Other 64 78
Total 208 208
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Music 33 33
Athletics 83 83
Other 50 50
Total 166 166
Community College Division
CCCC 64
NNCC 7
WNCC 50
Each CCD grant-in-aid is for a total of 16 credits per
semester and a grant may be divisible among two or
more students or may be awarded wholly to one student.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the above
allocations of grants-in-aid for 1975-76.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried with Miss Mason opposing and Mrs.
Knudtsen and Mrs. Fong abstaining.
C. Chancellor Humphrey also noted that there is a separate
category, established by Board policy, of grants-in-aid
for payment of registration fees for Nevada resident
Indians, the number of which is determined annually by
the Board of Regents. The following recommendations
were made by the Presidents for allocation of such
grants-in-aid for 1975-76:
University of Nevada, Reno 20
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 11
Clark County Community College 10
Northern Nevada Community College 14
Western Nevada Community College 10
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
49. Administrative Salary Program
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in 1972, at the Board's
direction, work was begun on an administration salary
program which included most nonteaching, nonresearch facul-
ty. Although substantially completed in 1973, it was not
implemented. Early in 1974 the Board instructed the Ad-
ministration to proceed with the necessary work with the
objective of implementation during 1975-77. The study was
completed and tentative recommendations for salary ranges
for affected positions were distributed to the Board in
April and discussed in Executive Session with the under-
standing that following further review and discussion at
the Division level recommendations would be submitted to
the May meeting for action by the Board.
Chancellor Humphrey continued by noting that a question has
recently been raised by one of the Division Senates as to
whether or not adoption of such a salary program would be
in conflict with Section 4.5 of the UNS Code. This section
provides for the development of 3 salary schedules: one
for UNR, UNLV and the Office of the Chancellor and special
or service units; the second for DRI; and the third for
CCD. It further specifies that the schedule for UNR, UNLV
and special units shall be rank-related.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that although the Code includes
a procedure for its interpretation (Section 1.2.2), he
believed that it was preferable to request a clarifying
amendment of the Code. He had, therefore, invited the
Division Senates to address the problem of possible amend-
ment in order that the Administration and the Regents might
have the benefit of this advice, and had requested a re-
sponse from the Senates by November 1, 1975.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that further action by the
Board of Regents on the Administrative Salary Program be
deferred until the November meeting, and further recommended
that the Administration be directed to continue with the
development of this program to the point that implementation
could occur, if ultimately directed by the Board, prior to
the issuance of contracts for 1976-77.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
50. Faculty Work Load Proposal
For purposes of review, Chancellor Humphrey submitted the
following brief summary of previous action on this matter:
(1) In December, 1974 the Board of Regents adopted Resolu-
tion #74-3 which referred draft regulations concern-
ing faculty work loads to the various Faculty Senates
and to the Administration for review and recommendation
in order that adoption of a set of regulations might be
accomplished prior to the issuance of faculty contracts
for 1975-76.
(2) In March, 1975 the Board agreed that this subject would
be scheduled for action at the April meeting. Subse-
quent to the March Board meeting, the Chancellor, the
Presidents of the instructional Divisions (or their
designees), and Senate Chairpersons met to discuss
Resolution #74-3, and possible alternatives. No con-
sensus was reached at that meeting; however, follow-
ing the meeting a revision was prepared by Chancellor
Humphrey in an attempt to interpret possible areas of
agreement. The revision was included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 48A and filed with permanent
minutes).
(3) An alternate document was proposed by President Milam
(identified as Ref. 48B and filed with permanent
minutes).
(4) At the April meeting, Chancellor Humphrey reported
that President Donnelly, President Baepler and the UNLV
Senate had indicated concurrence with the document
identified as Ref. 48A. The Unit Senate had declined
to take action based on their conclusion that the doc-
ument affected only the instructional Divisions.
(5) Also at the April meeting, Joseph Doser, Chairman of
the WNCC Faculty Senate, reported the concurrence of
that group with the document identified as Ref. 48A,
with a minor change in wording in Section 12, whereby
the 5th line of that section would be changed to read,
"The prospectus shall classify these responsibilities
as any one, all, or any combination, of the following
...".
(6) At the April meeting, Dr. Pat Beaulieu reported that
the UNR Faculty Senate would wish to propose a number
of changes to the document identified as Ref. 48A.
Action on this matter was deferred until the May
meeting.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this subject be
scheduled for Board action in November, 1975, and that
the Administration coordinate further development of a
document for the Board's consideration.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
51. Approval of Fund Transfer
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfer from the Contingency Reserve, Chancellor's Office:
#75-22 $14,800 to Chancellor's Office operating account
to provide sufficient funds to pay for consulting
fees, equipment and printing costs in excess of
that budgeted. Offsetting transfers have been
made from salary and fringe benefit savings.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
52. Proposed Revision of Refund Policy, UNR and UNLV
President Milam and President Baepler jointly recommended
that:
(1) The refund policy be modified for all students, in-
cluding auditors, for net credit load reductions and
withdrawals from the University, effective with the
implementation of the per-credit-hour fee charges
for the 1975 Fall semester:
(a) 100% refund if initiated prior to the first day
of classes for an instructional period.
(b) 75% refund during the first two weeks of in-
struction in a semester.
(c) 50% refund during the third, fourth and fifth
weeks of instruction in a semester.
(d) No refunds after the end of the fifth week.
Note: Registration and capital improvement fees, and
the UNLV student union fee are included. Course re-
lated special fees shall be prorated based on actual
usage. Nonresident tuition shall be refunded per the
above schedule for load reductions to 6 credits or
less or for complete withdrawal.
(2) All supplemental fees (ASUN/CSUN/GSA, athletic, health
service) shall be refunding 100% only for complete
withdrawal from the University during the first two
weeks of the semester, with no refunds thereafter.
(3) No refunds shall be made for health and accident
insurance premiums.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1975.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
53. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi, Committee Chairman, presented the minutes of
the Investment Advisory Committee of April 18, 1975, and
recommended that the actions of the Committee be confirmed
(minutes identified as Ref. 37 and filed with permanent
minutes).
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
54. Health Service Fee, UNR
President Milam requested that the Health Service Fee at
UNR be increased from $18 to $25 per semester, effective
Fall semester, 1975. He noted that Dean Barnes had stated
that under the current fee structure the Student Health
Services would have a deficit of $70,000 in 1975-76, and
noted the following additional statements from Dean Barnes:
Total income has remained stable since 1970 when the
fee was last increased, while salaries and operating
expenses have increased each year. Professional and
classified salaries and fringe benefits will increase
by $43,290 next year. The cost of purchasing, pack-
aging and dispensing medications is expected to in-
crease by $11,000. Savings on salaries which were
realized this year are not anticipated for next year.
It is recommended that the current level of health
care be continued and that the Student Health Service
fee be increased from $18 to $25 per semester, ef-
fective Fall, 1975. This recommendation has the
support of the Student Health Service Advisory Board
and the Student Services staff. A majority of the
students who completed a questionnaire last Fall
preferred an increase in the fee to a reduction in
service.
The fees for Summer Session students are $1 for one
week, $3 for two to three weeks, and $5 for four to
six weeks. It is recommended that these fees remain
the same.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall,
1975.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
55. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Humphrey commented that the independently audited
Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 1974 was avail-
able and would be distributed.
56. New Business
Mrs. Fong requested information on the procedure used by
the Art and Music Departments to apply for grant funds,
particularly to the Nevada Allied Arts Council.
President Baepler reported that any Department wishing to
request funds makes a proposal which is checked through
the Grants and Contracts unit, and reviewed by the Busi-
ness Office, and then approved by the President. Presi-
dent Milam stated that the same procedure is followed at
UNR.
The action agenda was completed and the informaton agenda was
submitted. The information agenda contained the following items
and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
1) Ad Hoc System Committee on University Standards Report
2) Report of Disciplinary Cases
3) Board of Regents Special Projects Fund
4) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000
5) Report of Foreign Travel
6) Report of Fund Transfers
7) Summary of Press Releases from Mackay School of Mines
8) Progress of University Projects
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 A.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
05-30-1975