UCCSN Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes
06-02-1949
Volume 6 - Pages 134-157
REGENTS MEETING
June 2-4, 1949
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order
by the Chairman at 2:10 P.M., June 2, 1949, in the office of the
President. Present: Regents Hilliard, Sheerin, Arentz, Ross;
Comptroller Gorman; President Moseley; and reporters Bob Trego
and Bryn Armstrong. Deans Wood, Palmer and Creel were also
present.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the reading of the
minutes of the meeting of February 18-19, 1949, be dispensed with
in view of the fact that each member of the Board had received a
copy, and that they be approved as submitted.
President's Informal Report:
A. Enrollment Summary, 1948-49
Graduate Students 53
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Seniors 128
Juniors 175
Sophomores 333
Freshmen 616
Specials 55
1307
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Mackay School of Mines
Seniors 15
Juniors 37
Sophomores 32
Freshmen 66
Specials 3
153
School of Civil Engineering
Seniors 7
Juniors 18
Sophomores 25
Freshmen 64
114
School of Electrical Engineering
Seniors 8
Juniors 29
Sophomores 29
Freshmen 57
Specials 4
127
School of Mechanical Engineering
Seniors 11
Juniors 14
Sophomores 22
Freshmen 50
97
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
School of Agriculture
Seniors 2
Juniors 10
Sophomores 10
Freshmen 48
Specials 5
75
Department of Home Economics
Seniors 3
Juniors 5
Sophomores 12
Freshmen 22
Specials 2
44
Total University 1970
Enrollment of Men 1444
Enrollment of Women 526
Total Summer School, 1948 1051
3021
Less names counted twice 675
Grand Total Enrollment 2346
B. Degrees Conferred
Summer 1948 - June 1949, inclusive
Bachelor Degrees 220
Advanced Degrees 3
Total 223
College of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Arts 92
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 5
Bachelor of Science 22
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminsitration 29
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 2
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology 1
Total 151
College of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics 2
Total 6
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 12
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 12
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 10
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering 9
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering 5
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering 15
Total 63
220
Advanced Degrees
Master of Arts 2
Master of Science 1
Total 3
C. Gifts
1) The Women's Relief Corps sent a check in the amount of
$500 to be credited to the G. A. R. Scholarship Fund.
2) Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Orvis of Reno added $1000 to the
President's Discretionary Fund.
3) Mrs. Frank R. Payne of Reno donated $200 to the Presi-
dent's Discretionary Fund.
4) Mrs. Charles S. Nichols of Reno has donated the library
of her late husband, as follows:
22 Vols. Morrison's Mining Reports
2 Vols. United States Mining Statutes Annotated
2 Vols. Lindley on Mines
3 Copies of Constitution of the United States,
Revised and Annotated
5) Mrs. Fred L. Cole donated the library of mining books
which belonged to her husband to the University of
Nevada.
6) Mr. and Mrs. George Springmeyer of Reno have donated $50
to the Home Economics Nursery School in memory of Mrs.
Springmeyer's father, Mr. Justus Ruperti.
7) The Ghiberti doors donated by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
have been received and will be stored until they can be
used in a University building.
President's Recommendations:
A. Recommendations for Degrees
To be submitted following the general faculty meeting to be
held at 4 P.M., June 2, 1949.
B. Recommendations on Personnel
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that approval of any
salary items in the following recommendations be contingent
upon approval of the regular budget which will be presented
later.
Infirmary
1) That, effective September 1, 1949, Miss Mary Rotter, R.
N., be reappointed as Head Nurse at the Infirmary at the
salary of $230 per month for the academic year 1949-50,
for 9 months service, payable on a 10-month basis, plus
meals when on duty at the Infirmary, plus laundry of
uniforms.
2) That, effective September 1, 1949, Mrs. Theodora
Lamberson, R. N., be reappointed as Assistant Nurse
at the Infirmary for the academic year 1949-50, at a
salary of $225 per month for 9 months service, payable
on a 10-month basis, plus meals while on duty at the
Infirmary, plus laundry of uniforms.
3) That, effective September 1, 1949, Mrs. J. B. Lynch be
reappointed as Assistant Nurse at the Infirmary for the
academic year 1949-50, at a salary of $150 per month
for 9 months service, payable on a 10-month basis, plus
a room at the Infirmary, plus meals when on duty at the
Infirmary, plus laundry of uniforms.
Biology and Horticulture
4) That, effective September 1, 1949, Thomas Morton Little
be appointed as Assistant Professor of Horticulture-
Botany at a salary of $3600 for the academic year 1949-
50, 1/2 time to be allotted to each Department.
Biology
5) That, effective September 1, 1949, Frank Richardson be
advanced in rank to Associate Professor of Biology.
6) That, effective September 1, 1949, Frank Richardson be
increased in salary to $4500 per year.
Chemistry
7) That, effective September 1, 1949, Jack L. Henry be ap-
pointed as Instructor in Chemistry at a salary of $3300
for the academic year 1949-50.
8) That, effective September 1, 1949, H. Jerome Seim be ap-
pointed as Instructor in Chemistry at a salary of $3300
for the academic year 1949-50.
Education
9) That, effective September 1, 1949, Miss Genevieve
Pohlman be appointed as Assistant Professor of Education
on a 1/2 time basis, at the University salary of $1500,
for the academic year 1949-50. The University will
carry Miss Pohlman on the payroll for $4000, paid in
10 equal monthly installments, but will be reimbursed
to the State Department of Vocational Education for
$2500 of this amount. Travel expenses will be paid
by the University but reimbursed by the State Depart-
ment.
English
10) That, the leave of absence of John R. Butterworth, In-
structor in English, be extended without pay, for the
academic year 1949-50, in order that he may continue
work toward the Ph. D. degree.
11) That, effective September 1, 1949, Robert M. Gorrell be
advanced in rank to Associate Professor of English.
12) That, effective September 1, 1949, Robert M. Gorrell be
increased in salary to $4500 per year.
13) That, effective September 1, 1949, Paul Eldridge be
advanced in rank to Professor of English.
14) That, effective September 1, 1949, Paul Eldridge be in-
creased in salary to $5200 per year.
15) That, effective September 1, 1949, John W. Morrison be
appointed as Instructor in English at a salary of $3600
for the academic year 1949-50.
16) That, effective September 1, 1949, James R. Dickinson
be appointed as Instructor in English at a salary of
$3500 for the academic year 1949-50.
17) That, effective September 1, 1949, A. Stuart Daley be
appointed as Instructor in English at a salary of $3600
for the academic year 1949-50.
18) That, effective September 1, 1949, Raymond J. Pflug be
appointed as Instructor in English at a salary of $3100
for the academic year 1949-50.
Foreign Languages
19) That, effective September 1, 1949, Robert H. Poole be
appointed as Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
at a salary of $4000 for the academic year 1949-50.
20) That, effective September 1, 1949, Eugene M. Gibson be
appointed as Instructor in Foreign Languages at a sal-
ary of $3300 for the academic year 1949-50.
21) That, effective September 1, 1949, Charles F. Hennecke
be appointed as Instructor in Foreign Languages at a
salary of $3400 for the academic year 1949-50.
History and Political Science
22) That, effective September 1, 1949, Russell R. Elliott
be appointed as Assistant Professor of History and
Political Science at a salary of $3600 for the academic
year 1949-50.
Home Economics
23) That, effective September 1, 1949, Miss Virginia Carroll
be appointed as Lecturer in Home Economics at a salary
of $2400 for the academic year 1949-50.
Electrical Engineering
24) That, effective September 1, 1949, Richard E. Trueman be
appointed as Instructor in Electrical Engineering at a
salary of $3400 for the academic year 1949-50.
Geology and Geography
25) That, effective February 1, 1949, the salary increase
for John H. Thompson, Instructor in Geography, to $1700
for the Spring semester, 1949, be approved.
26) That, effective September 1, 1949, Richard Larson be
appointed as Assistant Professor of Geology at a salary
of $3800 for the academic year 1949-50.
Mechanical Engineering
27) That, effective September 1, 1949, Dr. Everett W. Harris
be advanced in rank to Professor of Mechanical Engineer-
ing.
28) That, effective September 1, 1949, Everett W. Harris be
increased in salary to $5200 per year.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the above recom-
mendations, 1 through 28, be approved.
Food and Drugs
29) That, effective July 1, 1949, Victor Cokefair, Inspec-
tor, be retired.
30) That, effective May 1, 1949, the appointment of Robert
B. Mills as Inspector at a salary of $250 per month
(in the place of Mr. Cokefair) be approved.
Nevada State Bureau of Mines
31) That, effective March 16, 1949, the employment of Victor
Kral as Engineer-Geologist on a month to month basis at
a salary of $340 per month (in place of Carl Stoddard,
resigned) be approved.
Agricultural Extension Division
32) That, effective July 1, 1949, the title of Albert J.
Reed be changed from Extension Dairyman to Extension
Animal Husbandryman, because of the merging of the
Dairy Project into an Extension Animal Husbandry Proj-
ect, to include both Range Livestock and Dairy Work.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed unani-
mously that the above recommendations, 29 through 32, be ap-
proved.
At 2:30 P.M. the Board recessed as a Board of Regents and con-
vened as a Board of Control for the Agricultural Experiment
Station to consider the following recommendations:
1) That, effective July 1, 1949, the Department of Esti-
mating and Planning be changed to the Department of
Agricultural Economics because of the discontinuance
of the project on Estimating and Planning and the as-
signment of a new project in the field of Agricultural
Economics.
2) That, effective July 1, 1949, the title of Howard G.
Mason be changed from Head of the Project in Estimating
and Planning to Agricultural Economist.
3) That, effective July 1, 1949, the title of Mrs. Mabel
Hartley be changed from Assistant in Estimating and
Planning to Assistant Agricultural Economist.
4) That, effective July 1, 1949, Director C. E. Fleming,
at his request, because of increased administrative
duties, be released as Chief of the Department of Range
Management.
5) That, effective July 1, 1949, Mark A. Shipley, now As-
sociate in Range Management, be named as Chief of the
Department of Range Management.
6) That, effective July 1, 1949, F. B. Headley be reap-
pointed as Chief of the Department of Farm Development
for the year ending June 30, 1950. Mr. Headley has
reached retirement age but has indicated his willing-
ness to accept appointment for another year.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the above
recommendations, 1 through 6, be approved.
The Board adjourned as a Board of Control for the Agricultural
Experiment Station and reconvened as a Board of Regents.
C. Recommendations on Policy
1) That $2400 from the general funds of the University be
applied on the salary of the Athletic Director (Coach)
for the academic year 1949-50 as requested by the Board
of Athletic Control at its meeting of May 26, 1949.
Action was postponed until after a meeting with the members
of the Board of Athletic Control, scheduled for 11 A.M., June
3, 1949.
Salary Increases
President Moseley presented the recommendations as received
by the Academic Deans, for salary increases in their respec-
tive Colleges as follows:
Dean Wood, College of Arts and Science
Dean Palmer, College of Engineering
Dean Creel, College of Agriculture
Each Dean discussed briefly his recommendations and answered
questions from the Regents.
At 3:30 P.M., Deans Wood and Palmer left the meeting, there
being no further questions on their salary lists.
Dean Creel presented his list of recommended salary increases
for County Extension Agents. After some discussion, Chairman
Ross directed the Comptroller, Dean Creel and Director
Fleming to prepare budgets for the entire Extension Division
and Experiment Station staffs for presentation to the Regents
showing present salaries, proposed salaries, amount of in-
crease, and from what funds - assuming that the recommenda-
tion for administrative salaries is accepted.
Reporter Trego left the meeting at 3:35 P.M.
Federal Research Funds
Dr. Gorman read from his report to the Regents under date of
May 25, 1949, as follows:
We requested $44,000 to offset Federal Funds in Research
and Marketing for the support of the Tomato project, al-
falfa and fertilization studies. This was arbitrarily
cut to $32,000 by the Senate (the amount we received in
1947), cut again by the Assembly to $24,000 and passed
for $24,000 or $12,000 per year. If we can budget a
minimum of $21,000 per year for these projects the gov-
ernment will offset it by a like amount and in addition
our allocating a minimum of $21,000 per year will make
available to the University an additional $8,000 for the
Feeding and Stock Breeding project and approximately
another $8,000 for this or similar work without offset
from other funds. In other words, by allocating $21,000
per year from University funds, the University will re-
ceive $21,000 from Federal funds as an offset plus an
additional $16,000 from Federal funds without the neces-
sity of offset.
Therefore, considering the importance of the Stock Breed-
ing project to the farmers of the State and the prestige
it would give the University in Agricultural work, I
would suggest that $5,000 of the June 30, 1949 balance
of $15,000 be used as a supplement to the State appro-
priation of $12,000 for the ensuing year, making a total
of $17,000 for the ensuing year from State funds. The
remaining $4,000 to come from Experimental Station Sales
fund, which has already been revised to include $4,000.
The $21,000 for 1949-50 would then be made up as follows:
$12,000 State Appropriation
5,000 Public Service Funds
4,000 Station Sales
$21,000 Total
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the above
matter as outlined by Dr. Gorman be approved.
Dean Creel left at 3:50 P.M.
At 3:55 P.M. the Board recessed until the following morning.
The recessed meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order
in the President's office at 10:10 A.M., June 3, 1949, by Chair-
man Ross. Present: Regents Sheerin, Hilliard, Arentz, Ross;
and President Moseley. The following members of the Honorary
Board of Visitors had assembled for their annual meeting, and
exchanged greetings with the Board of Regents: Mr. Harry A.
Benedict, Mrs. Mildred Campbell, Mrs. W. N. Ireland, Mr. I. R.
Crandall, Mr. Peter Etchart, Mr. R. T. Williams, Mr. P. L.
Woodgate, Mr. H. M. Wilson and Judge Badt, Acting Chairman.
After welcoming the members of the Honorary Board of Visitors
and thanking them for their services, Chairman Ross called the
Regents to the Comptroller's office to meet with Dr. Gorman and
to consider his report.
Reporter Lloyd Rogers was present in the Comptroller's office.
Comptroller's Report:
(1) Claims
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the follow-
ing lists of claims, approved by the Executive Committee
of the Regents since the last regular meeting, be ap-
proved:
February claims -
List No. 8, Regents Checks numbered 89-205 to 89-236,
inclusive, for a total of $198,146.33.
List No. 8, State Claims numbered 89-154 to 89-173,
inclusive, for a total of $70,451.47.
March claims -
List No. 9, Regents Checks numbered 89-237 to 89-261,
inclusive, for a total of $168,341.87.
List No. 9, State Claim numbered 89-173A for a total
of $3,500.
List No. 10, State Claims numbered 89-174 to 89-202,
inclusive, for a total of $79,813,77.
April claims -
List No. 10, Regents Checks numbered 89-262 to 89-285,
inclusive, for a total of $164,291.79.
List No. 11, State Claims numbered 89-203 to 89-233,
inclusive, for a total of $86,695.29.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the follow-
ing claims, presented herewith for approval be approved:
May claims -
List No. 11, Regents Checks numbered 89-286 to 89-311,
inclusive, for a total of $157,049.81.
List No. 12, State Claims numbered 89-234 to 89-258,
inclusive, for a total of $87,524.12.
(2) Retirement
Eligible for retirement on June 30, 1949: G. W. Sears,
Professor of Chemistry, and F. B. Headley, Head of the
Department of Farm Development of the Experiment Station.
Reporter Armstrong came into the meeting at 10:50 A.M.
(3) Mackay Museum
Halls, lecture rooms and offices in the Mackay School of
Mines building have been repainted, leaving only the Museum
unpainted and with no money in the budget to meet the ex-
pense.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that the Comptroller be authorized to have the
Museum repainted at a cost not to exceed $2500 to be paid
from the income of the Mackay Endowment.
(4) Reno Army Air Base Boilers
Since the State Planning Board decided not to use the
boilers purchased from the Reno Air Base in the University
Heating Plant, they were of no use to the University. Per-
mission was secured from the War Assets Administration to
advertise the boilers for sale. The Ocean Shore Iron Works
of San Francisco bid $4150 and Brown and Anderson of Reno
bid $4844, which bid was accepted. Purchase price of $910
was replaced in the University funds, leaving $305 paper
profit. Transfer papers and release for the University
have been received.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that the action of Dr. Gorman be approved
and that he be thanked for a good job well done.
(5) New Gymnasium Accoustics
Charles (Ty) Short, University of Nevada student, is writ-
ing a thesis on the improvement of accoustical qualities
in the new Gymnasium. After consulting with experts, Mr.
Short recommends the use of 6 reflex parabola speakers to
be purchased at a cost not to exceed $750.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that the expenditure of $750 be authorized
for the above purpose.
(6) Business Officers Meeting
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed
unanimously that Mr. Hayden attend the meeting of the
Association of Business Officers of Western Universities
to be held in Denver, Colorado, June 26, 27, 28 and that
he be granted the customary travel allowance for attendance
at such meetings.
Board of Athletic Control (See President Moseley's recommendation
on Policy)
At 11 A.M. members of the Board of Athletic Control met with
the Regents as follows: James Mc Nabney, E. M. Beesley, M.
W. Deming, Harry Frost, Coach Sheeketski, Joe Libke, Carl
Robinson, Paul Reimer; present also were William Blakely and
George Basta representing the Alumni Executive Committee.
Reporters Armstrong, Rogers and Bennyhoff entered the meeting at
this point.
Chairman Ross presented the request of the Board of Athletic
Control for $2400 from general funds to be applied to the
salary of the Athletic Director. Dr. Gorman read a report
showing a balance due from the Downtown Athletic Scholarship
Committee of $25,742.24 ($18,746.20 to June 30, 1948, and
$6,996.04 from June 30, 1948 to April 30, 1949).
Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that the Regents approve the request of the
Board of Athletic Control, who will, in turn, apply $2400
to the Dining account.
Mr. Frost thanked the Board for the action and for their
continued cooperation.
Mr. Blakely, President of the Alumni Association, intro-
duced Mr. Basta who presented his proposal to enlarge the
Stadium by securing donations of material and labor from
general contractors and individual firms, a number of whom
he has already contacted. It is believed that sufficient
donations can be secured to increase the seating capacity
from its present 6900 in the Stadium plus 1200 in temporary
bleachers to approximately 15,000. Mr. Frost, speaking for
the Board of Athletic Control, approved the proposal of Mr.
Basta.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed
unanimously that the Alumni Association be given the ap-
proval of the Regents in carrying out the proposal as out-
lined by Mr. Basta.
Mr. Basta thanked the Board and stated that he will present
plans for their approval when such plans are prepared.
Return to Comptroller Gorman's report.
(7) Pipe - Reno Army Air Base
Authority was requested to transfer the larger size recent-
ly obtained from the Reno Army Air Base for use on the Uni-
versity Dairy Farm and to transfer the smaller size for use
at the Knoll Creek Station in Elko County for irrigation
purposes.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that allocation
of the pipe be approved, and that such allocation be under
the direction of Dean Creel and Director Fleming.
(8) Architect Ed S. Parsons
The original contract with Mr. Parsons provided for a final
payment of $3500 for preparation of proposal and contract
forms, the issurance of certificates of payment, the keep-
ing of accounts, the general administration and supervision
of the work. However, since the plans are not to be used,
payment has not been made.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the Regents
approve the agreement as approved by the Attorney General
providing that if and when the plans of Mr. Parsons for
a Classroom building are used, the final payment of $3500
be made to Mr. Parsons.
(9) Highway Request for Gravel from the Dairy Farm was present-
ed.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the Chairman
of the Board be authorized to sign an agreement with the
State of Highway Department to remove gravel from the Uni-
versity Dairy Farm, the Highway Department to pay 3 cents
per cubic yard or 2 cents per ton for the gravel removed
and to repair or relocate any ditches to the satisfaction
of the University at no cost to the University.
(10) Cutts Wills
Two Wills of Charles F. Cutts have been filed in Court and
the Court has been asked to determine which Will is en-
titled to probate.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed
unanimously that if the other beneficiaries contest the
Will, the University will join with them.
(11) Sullivan Will
Notice has been received that Mrs. Vern Sullivan, a resi-
dent of Las Vegas and a graduate of the University, died
on April 5, 1949, and bequeathed $500 to the University.
(12) Darlington Will
Notice has been received that Lilyan M. D. Darlington, who
died in Reno on March 11, 1949, has named the University
Department of Astronomy as a legatee.
(13) Daniels Will
Lowell Daniels of Tonopah left a bequest in his Will to
the University of Nevada.
(14) Henry Albert Prize
Mrs. Albert sent a check for $100 to purchase one Debenture
of American Telephone and Telegraph and advised that she
has purchased two additional Debentures which would be
turned over to the University. Since the University owns
7 Rights of purchase, Mrs. Albert had to purchase on the
market 12 Rights (6 Rights for one Debenture).
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the Univer-
sity remit to Mrs. Albert the amount it will receive from
its one unused Right.
(15) Electrical Building Repair
Request has been made by Professor Sandorf, with approval
of Dean Palmer, for $2900 for improvements in the Elec-
trical Engineering building, some structural changes in-
volved.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that $2900 be
included in the next budget after July 1, for such repairs,
the work to be done subject to the approval of the Build-
ings and Grounds Committee of the Regents.
(16) Scales for Farm
Scales worth $8500 were secured from the War Assets Ad-
ministration Surplus Property at a cost to the University
of $45.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the bid of
A. Bevilacqua of Reno in the amount of $1729 for moving
the scales from the Reno Army Air Base and reinstalling
them at the University (Ladino) Dairy Farm be approved,
and that Chairman Ross be authorized to sign such an
agreement when approved by Mr. Hilliard.
The Board recessed at 12:30 noon for luncheon at the Dining Hall,
and reconvened in the President's office at 2:25 P.M.
Chairman Ross called the meeting to order. The 4 Regents, the
President and reporters Trego and Armstrong were present. Mr.
Fleming and Dean Creel also were present.
Director Fleming presented the request of the farmers and resi-
dents in and near Knoll Creek Station in Elko County for the
University to join with them in the building of a dam at a cost
of $250,000 for an electrification project.
Acting as a Board of Control for the Agricultural Experiment
Station
Mr. Fleming was instructed to inform the authorities in
charge that, under federal regulations, the University
cannot enter into an agreement for more than one year, and
that therefore, it is impossible to join with the residents
of Elko County in a long range project.
At 2:55 P.M. reporter Trego left the meeting.
At 3:05 Mr. Creel and Mr. Fleming returned with their budgets and
salary increases, which the Regents accepted for later considera-
tion.
Survey of Campus
Mr. Harry S. Allen, Director of the Nevada Taxpayers Associ-
ation, is requesting permission to make a survey of the Uni-
versity on a fact finding basis, covering only adminstrative
management.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that permission
be granted, provided no expense is involved for the Univer-
sity.
Sirkegian Memorial Fund
President Moseley read a letter from Mr. Arthur J. O'Connor
of Kimberly, Nevada, stating that $1102 had been contributed
by friends of Sirkegian to establish a memorial loan fund.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed unani-
mously that a letter of thanks be written to Mr. O'Connor
and to Mrs. Sirkegian accepting the money and that the mat-
ter be referred to the Director of the School of Mines and
Mrs. Sirkegian for final disposition, with the suggestion
that a small interest rate be charged for loans from the
fund.
Fallon Farm
President Moseley read a letter from Senator Mc Carran ask-
ing for the Regents to state their position on the Newlands
Farm at Fallon. The matter was reviewed and the Regents
reiterated their former action, as follows:
The Regents had received word that a number of Experi-
mental Station farms were going to be sold and that the
University was being offered the opportunity to get the
Newlands Farm at Fallon fee simple, providing that it
would continue existing projects on the farm, and that
otherwise the farm would be sold at public auction.
The University, having considerable financial stake in
the farm already and feeling that it would be to best
interest of the State, offered to take the farm pro-
viding it could be obtained in fee simple. The intent
was that when all those projects now started were com-
pleted (probably 6 to 8 years) the farm would probably
be sold, depending, of course, on the State Legislature.
The Board recessed at 4 P.M. to join with the Honorary Board of
Visitors and the graduating class for tea at the President's
home.
The recessed meeting of the Board was called to order at 9:45
A.M., Saturday, June 4, 1949, in the President's office. Pres-
ent: Regents Hilliard, Sheerin, Arentz, Cahlan, Ross; and
President Moseley.
A. Recommendations for Degrees
Motion by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed
unanimously that the following candidates for degrees, as
approved by the University faculty at its meeting on June
2, 1949, be approved and that they be given the indicated
degrees and diplomas:
Reporters Rogers, Armstrong and Bennyhoff came into the meeting
during the above motion.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Catherine May Aldrich *Thomas John Kalmanir
Chester J. Anderson Robert Stanley Keiffer
Betty Sue Boggess William Andrew Kornmayer
Mary Jane Boyle Eleanor Corle Lee
*Elizabeth Burr Eli Livierato
Evelyn Marguerite Callahan John L. Lowden
Augustine Francis Cammerano Marilyn L. Mac Donald
Robert Warren Carrick Doris Maloney
Patricia Crandall Jane Elizabeth Mc Tavish
Roberta La Rue Creveling Donald James Metzker
Harold D. Dale, Jr. Beverly Jean Minor
Duke Drakulich Bonny Molignoni
Helen Rosalie Enke William Wesley Morris
Theodore G. Ensslin Rita Angela Mortara
*Gennaro Falconeri Bebe George Munn
Elwyn Francis Freemonth Robert Arthur Palmer
Raymond Francis Gardella Robert Andrew Paterson
George M. Getto John Row Pelizzari
Marvin Dick Gilbert Lois Reeves
Barbara J. Gould Eric Leonard Richards
Phyllis B. Green Cora Lee Shawe
*Mary Cathleen Hanley Marjorie Marie Simon
Barbara Anne Hodge Kenneth Jack Sinofsky
Orville L. Holderman Howard Wright Thompson
Helen Lorraine Houghton *Richard Matthew Trachok
E. Warren Hursh James L. Wehrle
Marilyn James Scott C. Whitney
Rex Jamison Bonifacio Yturbide
Joylin Johnson Mary Zorzakis
Louie S. Joseph
*Will receive, in addition, Teacher's Diploma of High
School Grade
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Roger Wayne Brander Brunson Mitchell Harris
William Grant Gillis Rev. Maurice L. Welsh
Doris Hanssen
Bachelor of Science
Warren Howard Adams Abe Kaplan
Dudley Wilder Brooks Lyman Daniel Linfesty
Richard James Brundy Sinclair Lewis Melner
John Leslie Chamberlin Joseph Moore
Anthony J. Cudinski Leslie Edward Morrow
Stanley N. Davis George P. Tavernia
Charles C. Duffy Marrium Anne Taylor
Robert W. Hauk Kenneth Charles Williams
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Thornton L. Audrain Mario John Isola
Aurello Alfred Barbieri Donald H. Morris
William Morris Belew Daniel Orlich
William Ellory Buck John A. Patti
John H. Carter Patricia Gloria Sadler
Richard Walter Colon Lyman Wayne Schwartz
Ronald J. Du Pratt William H. Sherwood
Henry N. Gallues John Van Tuyl Stever
John T. Helstowski Ross J. Weller
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Donald Joseph Lyman Wallace W. Schulz
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology
Felix Justycky
Two-Year Normal Diploma
Winneva Fern Miller
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Robert Putnam Dana Michael Galli
Calvin A. Fricks
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics
Althea Belle Benedict Meryde Grace Brown
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Harter Ross Bruch Arthur Royce Gregory
Robert S. Bryant Norman W. Hoover
Lloyd Wm. Clements Emmet Clifton Johnson
Ralph D. Drown Donald H. O'Hagan
John Louis Dupont John William Smith
J. Rodney Earl Fred L. Talley, Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
James E. Chester Eugene M. Menke
Harold Roy Clari Thomas H. Orrock
Harvey Barrett Foulkes Louis C. Pico, Jr.
Wallace Glenn Green Jerry M. Roberts
Earl Jay Houghtaling Rondell Bryce Shaw
Robert Wilson Houser Frank Marion Torre
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
James Mason Helmick Dale Kishpaugh
Richard Travis Hutton Henry Inghram Morehead
Walter Talmadge Johnson, Jr. George Edward Newell
Jerome C. Kegel Walter J. Wanke
Joseph Francis Kinney
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Jerome Ward Boettcher Robert K. Madsen
Chester Francis Collins Harold E. Nellis
Robert Carlton Horton Allen S. Rogers
Leonard Katz
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Douglas Baker Norman Francis Warren
Joel Maurice Morris R. Terrance Webster
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Kaare Aalde Ray Frank Gough
James Robert Barkley Joe Robinson Mathis
Alberto H. Barrios Robert Paul Steele
Donald A. Damkroger Fred W. Whitford
William H. Ebert Williams D. Williams
William D. Fugit
ADVANCED DEGREES
Master of Science
Robert Norman Tompson
Resignation of President Moseley
Chairman Ross read the following letter:
June 4, 1949
Hon. Silas E. Ross
Chairman, Board of Regents
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Dear Mr. Ross:
As previously submitted to you orally, I beg leave to
present herewith my written resignation as President
at the University of Nevada, effective July 1, 1949.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ John O. Moseley
President
Motion by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Arentz, passed with
Mr. Ross voting "no" and all other Regents voting "aye", that
the resignation be accepted.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed unani-
mously that, in consideration of past services, and in view
of the fact that the Regents feel, in part, responsibility
for some of the things that have happened, President Moseley
be retained on the payroll for the full amount of his salary
for one year, the method of payment and type of services to
be determined later.
Leave and Retirement for Comptroller Gorman
Chairman Ross read the following letter:
April 21, 1949
To the Honorable, the Board of Regents
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Gentlemen:
Since 1911 I have served the University of Nevada as
Comptroller, Treasurer, Purchasing Agent, Military
Property Custodian and Curator, and since 1936 as Vice
President, Comptroller, Treasurer, Purchasing Agent,
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Military
Property Custodian and Curator. During the period
from September 2, 1943 to June 30, 1944 in addition
to the above duties, I served as Acting President.
In view of my many years of service in these capacities,
I hereby make formal application for one year's leave
of absence from July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, on full
pay at my present salary, and that on July 1, 1950,
having then reached retirement age, that I be retired
under the terms of the University Retirement Plan at
an annual salary of $1800.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ C. H. Gorman,
Vice President and Comptroller
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed with
Mr. Sheerin voting "no", and all other Regents voting "aye",
that the request of Dr. Gorman be granted.
Record of Dr. Moseley
Regent Sheerin expressed the desire to have it clearly under-
stood by the public that Dr. Moseley's resignation comes at
his own suggestion, and presented the following statement,
which, together with a statement of his accomplishments as
President, would be released to the Press:
The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada, having
with regret received and accepted the resignation of Dr.
John O. Moseley, President of the University of Nevada,
which had been tendered previously on many occasions be-
cause of his desire to enter into another field of work,
takes this opportunity of endorsing and placing on record
the following accomplishments of the Administration of
President Moseley, 1944-49. We feel that the impress of
Dr. Moseley's personality and ability will remain long
upon the University as a tribute to his good work. We
wish him well in whatever fields of endeavor he may in
the future be engaged.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the matter be
tabled for the time being to give the Regents an opportunity
to look it over.
Applications for Position of Comptroller
Chairman Ross presented the application of Mr. Kerwin Foley
and Mr. Louis K. Hawkins for the position of Comptroller of
the University. No application had been received from the
present Assistant to the Comptroller, Mr. Hayden.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan passed unani-
mously that Mr. Hayden be retained as Comptroller.
Mr. Hayden was called in, accepted the position with thanks,
and stated that he will gladly work under the President of
the University and that he will cooperate to the utmost with
the President and the Regents.
Reporter Bennyhoff left the meeting at 11:20 A.M.
Recommendations of Academic Deans:
(1) Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed unani-
mously that, effective September 1, 1949, for the academic
year 1949-50, the following items, as presented by the Dean
of Arts and Science, be approved:
Art
Mrs. Helen Joslin, Lecturer in Art, $3600
Biology
Ira La Rivers, Assistant Professor of Biology, $3800
*Thomas M. Little, Assistant Professor of Botany and Horti-
culture, $3600 (1/2 Arts and Science, 1/2 Agriculture)
*Frank Richardson, Associate Professor of Biology, $4500
Chemistry
George W. Sears to be retired as Emeritus Professor of Chem-
istry, effective July 1, 1949 (as reported by the Comp-
troller)
R. J. Morris, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, $4000
Richard Panzer, Fellow in Chemistry, $1100
*H. Jerome Seim, Instructor in Chemistry, $3300
*J. L. Henry, Instructor in Chemistry, $3300
Economics, Business Administration and Sociology
L. E. Chadwick to return from leave, Assistant Professor of
Economics, Business Administration and Sociology, $4200
Ernest Inwood to return from leave, Professor of Economics,
Business Administration and Sociology, $5600
L. W. Skinner, Lecturer in Economics, Business Administra-
tion and Sociology, $1250 (part-time)
Francis Bagley, Lecturer in Economics, Business Administra-
tion and Sociology, $350 (part-time first semester only)
J. M. Hoyt, Instructor in Economics, Business Administration
and Sociology, $3200
I. E. Gunn, Instructor in Economics, Business Administration
and Sociology, $3600
R. C. Bernhard, Lecturer in Economics, Business Administra-
tion and Sociology, $2100 (part-time)
Mrs. Ethel Wright, Lecturer in Economics, Business Adminis-
tration and Sociology, $1300 (part-time)
Gordon C. Shelley, Lecturer in Economics, Business Adminis-
tration and Sociology, $1600 (part-time)
Education
P. H. Jensen, Assistant Professor of Education, $4000
Mildred Klaus, Assistant in Education, $250 (part-time)
*Genevieve Pohlman, Assistant Professor of Education, $1500
John Bunten, Lecturer in Education, $600 (part-time)
English
G. L. Richards, Assistant Professor of English, $4300
Ferdinand Helm, Instructor in English, $3500
John Milstead, Instructor in English, $3300
Edwin Semenza, Lecturer in English, $1500 (part-time)
*John R. Butterworth, leave of absence extended for one year
without pay
*R. M. Gorrell, Associate Professor of English, $4500
*Paul Eldridge, Professor of English, $5200
*A. Stuart Daley, Instructor in English, $3600
*Raymond J. Pflug, Instructor in English, $3100
Mabel Brown, Assistant in English, $600 (part-time)
*John W. Morrison, Instructor in English, $3600
*James R. Dickinson, Instructor in English, $3200
Foreign Languages
Lawton Kline to return from leave, Assistant Professor of
Foreign Languages, $3600
Mabel Brown, Assistant in Foreign Languages, $1800 (part-
time)
*Charles F. Hennecke, Instructor in Foreign Languages, $3400
*Eugene M. Gibson, Instructor in Foreign Languages, $3300
*R. H. Poole, Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages, $4000
History and Political Science
Owen Ulph, Assistant Professor of History and Political
Science, $4200
*Russell R. Elliott, Assistant Professor of History and
Political Science, $3600
Journalism
Keiste Janulis, Assistant Professor of Journalism, $3800
Michael Graban, Instructor in Journalism, $3300
Mathematics
E. A. Davis, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, $3800
M. R. Demers, Instructor in Mathematics, $3600
Philosophy
E. E. Ericksen, Lecturer in Philosophy, $5000
Frank Hinman, Instructor in Philosophy, $3300
Physical Education - Men and Women
G. A. Broten, Instructor in Physical Education, $3300
Faye Briggs, Instructor in Physical Education, $2900
Marjorie Price, Instructor in Physical Education, $3100
Physics
R. E. Worley, Assistant Professor of Physics, $4000
Frank Inman, Instrument Maker and Lecturer in Physics, $3600
Richard Tarble, Assistant in Physics, $600 (part-time)
Psychology
Jack Grafton, Instructor in Psychology, $3300
Paul Brewer, Instructor in Psychology, $3200
*See President's Recommendations
Salary Increases as follows (no reappointment necessary)
Present Proposed
Salary Salary Increase
Art
Sheppard, J. C. Asst. Prof. $3600 $4000 $400
Biology
Billings, W. D., Assoc. Prof. 4700 5200 500
Lowrance, E. W., Assoc. Prof. 4700 5200 500
Chemistry
Moose, J. E., Professor 5040 5600 560
Williams, L. R., Assoc. Prof. 4400 4900 500
Economics, Business & Sociology
Webster, M. J., Professor 5060 5600 540
Plumley, A. J., Asst. Prof. (p/t) 3540 4000 460
Education
Ruebsam, Edith, Assoc. Prof. 4220 4700 480
Puffinbarger, J. P., Asst. Prof. 3750 4200 450
English
Laird, C. G., Professor 5060 5600 540
Hume, R. A., Assoc. Prof. 4700 5200 500
Miller, W. C., Assoc. Prof. 4020 4700 680
Foreign Languages
Murgotten, F. C., Professor 5060 5800 740
Gottardi, John R., Assoc. Prof. 4400 4900 500
Melz, C. F., Assoc. Prof. 4220 4700 480
Dandini, A. D., Asst. Prof. 3600 4000 400
History and Political Science
Hicks, C. R., Professor 5300 5800 500
Smith, C. C., Professor (p/t) 4200 4700 500
Hutcheson, A. E., Assoc. Prof. 4500 5200 700
Journalism
Higginbotham, A. L., Professor (p/t)4332 4640 308
Mathematics
Beesley, E. M., Assoc. Prof. 4400 4900 500
Music
Post, T. H., Professor 5300 5800 500
Tate, R., Asst. Prof. 3960 4360 400
Physical Education
Martie, J. E., Professor 5300 5800 500
Scranton, C. M., Assoc. Prof. 4220 4700 480
Russell, Ruth, Asst. Prof. 3750 4200 450
Physics
Leifson, S. W., Professor 5300 5800 500
Blair, G. B., Assoc. Prof. 4500 5200 700
Hansen, J. M., Asst. Prof. 3800 4200 400
Psychology
Irwin, R., Professor 5060 5600 540
Appointments to be made later if registration does not de-
crease and replacements can be found:
Biology
Replacement for Dan Cooney $3200
Chemistry
Two Fellow in Chemistry $1100 each 2200
Mathematics
Van Dyke, Ruth, to be reappointed Assistant in
Mathematics 2400
Williams, Margaret, to be reappointed Assistant
in Mathematics (p/t) 750
Replacement for A. V. Martin 3540
Replacement for Charlotte Carter 3400
(2) Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that, effective September 1, 1949, for the aca-
demic year 1949-50, the following items, as presented by
the Dean of Engineering, be approved:
Civil Engineering
Charles Breese, Instructor in Civil Engineering, $3600
Mechanical Engineering
*Everett W. Harris, Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
$5200
William Van Tassel, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering,
$3600
Jay Schumacher, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, $2100
(part-time)
Electrical Engineering
Harold J. Henriks, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engi-
neering, $4400
Dale Mc Leod, Instructor in Electrical Engineering, $3600
*Richard E. Trueman, Instructor in Electrical Engineering,
$3400
Geology Department
Robert Prince, Assistant Professor of Geology, $3800
Berton J. Scull, Instructor in Geology, $3600
*Richard Larson, Assistant Professor in Geology, $3800
*See President's Recommendations
Salary Increases as follows (no reappointment necessary)
Present Proposed
Salary Salary Increase
Electrical Engineering
Sandorf, I. J., Professor $5300 $5800 $500
Civil Engineering
Blodgett, H. B., Professor 5300 5800 500
Poolman, R. B., Asst. Prof. 3600 3900 300
Mechanical Engineering
Van Dyke, J. R., Professor 5300 5800 500
Ryan, J. T., Supt. of Shops
(12 mos.) (July 1, 1949) 3750 4050 300
Mining & Metallurgy
Smyth, Wm. I., Professor 5060 5600 540
Couch, B. F., Instructor
(July 1, 1949) 3810
From teaching funds .... 1060 1160 100
Hammond, C. W., Instructor 3600
From teaching funds .... 1650 1950 300
Geology
Gianella, V. P., Professor 5300 5800 500
Appointments to be made later:
Civil Engineering
Replacement for James D. Rogers $4400
Mining and Metallurgy
New Instructor 3400
Geology & Geography
Replacement for John Thompson 3600
(3) Discussion on the Agricultural College followed, especially
as to its administration. Dr. Moseley presented to Mr.
Creel's recommendation that there be no Director of Resident
Teaching but that he move his office to the Agricultural
building, and with the assistance of Mr. Byrd as Assistant
to the Dean, take over the administration of the College of
Agriculture.
(a) Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Arentz, passed
unanimously that, for the time being and effective
September 1, 1949, the organization of the agricultural
set-up at the University be changed to make the Direc-
tor of the Experiment Station, the Director of the Ex-
tension Division and the Director of Resident Teaching,
directly responsible to the President of the Univer-
sity.
(b) Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed
unanimously that Mr. Creel be retained as Director of
Agricultural Extension Division; and that Mr. Fleming
be retained as Director of the Agricultural Experiment
Station.
(c) Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed
unanimously that, effective September 1, 1949, Mr.
Eldon E. Whittwer be named as Director of Resident
Teaching in Agriculture.
(d) Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that, effective
September 1, 1949, Dr. Earl W. Sheets be reappointed as
Acting Professor of Animal Husbandry at a salary of
$5800 for the academic year, 1949-50.
(e) Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that, effec-
tive September 1, 1949, for the academic year 1949-50,
the following items, as presented by the Dean of Agri-
culture, be approved:
Animal Husbandry
Earl W. Sheets, Acting Professor of Animal Husbandry,
$5800 (see above action (d))
Horticulture
Thomas M. Little, Assistant Professor of Botany and
Horticulture (see President's recommendations)
Home Economics
Virginia Carroll, Lecturer in Home Economics, $2400
Salary Increases as follows (no reappointment neces-
sary)
Present Proposed
Salary Salary Increase
Animal Husbandry
Walter, Legrand, Asst. Prof
(half-time) (July 1, 1949)$1800 $2000 $200
Agronomy
Titus, Louis, Professor 5060 5500 440
Robertson, J., Assoc. Prof. 4700 5200 500
Dunn, L. E., Assoc. Prof. 4700 5200 500
Home Economics
Swift, Mildred, Professor 5060 5500 440
Pope, Jessie, Assoc. Prof. 4220 4700 480
Marsh, Alice, Asst. Prof. 3950 4400 450
Appointments to be made later:
Animal Husbandry
Assistant Professor to teach the classes
formerly taught by Professor Scott $3750
Home Economics
Replacement for Mrs. Pico, Graduate Assistant 1000
At 11:25 A.M. Dean Creel was called into the meeting and was ap-
prised of above actions pertaining to the agricultural set-up.
At 11:35 A.M. Dr. Wittwer was called into the meeting. He ac-
cepted the position as Director of Resident Teaching in Agricul-
ture and promised full cooperation in working for the good of the
University and the people of the State and in carrying out the
policies of the Board of Regents and the President. He stated,
also, that he can and will work in complete cooperation with
Directors Creel and Fleming.
Agricultural Experiment Station
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed unani-
mously that effective July 1, 1949, salary increases for the
Agricultural Experiment Station staff be approved as follows:
Present Proposed
Salary Salary Increase
C. E. Fleming, Director $6000 $6900 $900
Agnes Schmith, Secretary 3000 3300 300
Gloria Ghiglieri, Librarian 2400 2460 60
F. B. Headley, Chief Farm Dev. 5040 5600 560
Howard Mason, Agric. Economist 4200 4860 660
Mabel Hartley, Asst. Agric. Econ. 3000 3300 300
Mark A. Shipley, Chief Range Mgt. 4200 5000 800
Walter Neilson, Asst. Range Mgt. 2820 3200 380
Henry Johnson, Asst. Range Mgt. 2820 3200 380
C. A. Brennan, Range Economist 4500 5200 700
Edward Records, Veterinarian (p/t) 2400 2800 400
L. R. Vawter, Vet. Tech. 4800 5600 800
E. L. Sandy, Lab. Asst. 2160 2400 240
M. R. Millen, Chemist 4800 5600 800
V. E. Spencer, Assoc. Soils Res. 4740 5600 860
Lois Cazier, Clerk-Tech. 2820 3132 312
William Goodale, Asst. Soils Res. 3900 4500 600
Howard Sommer, Asst. Soils Res. 3300 3900 600
Herbert Preuss, Greenhouse (p/t) 300 360 60
Ray K. Peterson, Horticulturist 4500 5200 700
Administration Salaries
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that, effective July
1, 1949, salary increases for administrative personnel of the
University be approved as follows:
Present Proposed Amount From
Salary Salary Increase G. F.
Frederick Wood, Dean $6300 $7200 $900 $900
S. G. Palmer, Dean 6300 7200 900 900
F. W. Traner, Dean 6000 6800 800 800
H. N. Brown, Director 6000 6800 800 800
J. A. Carpenter, Director 6000 6900 900 450
W. S. Palmer, Sr., Director 6000 6420 420 210
R. S. Griffin, Dean Men 5520 6420 900 900
Elaine Mobley, Dean Women 5280 6180 900 900
J. J. Hill, Dir. Library 5520 6420 900 900
M. W. Deming, Dir. Adm.
(teaches half-time) 5520 6420 900 900
J. C. Rhodes, Registrar 3900 4800 900 900
Food and Drug Salaries
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed unani-
mously that, effective July 1, 1949, salary increases for the
staff of the Food and Drug Department be approved as follows:
Present Proposed Amount Publ Petr
Salary Salary Increase Serv Food
W. B. Adams, Commissioner $6000 $6420 $420 $210 $210
E. L. Randall, Chem. 4200 4800 600 300 300
A. J. Rafael, Insp. 3900 4500 600 300 300
E. L. Cobb, Insp. 3600 4200 600 300 300
Juanita Holmes, Clerk 3000 3300 300 150 150
Hayden Salary
Motion by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed unani-
mously that the salary of Perry W. Hayden as Comptroller of
the University be fixed at $6100, effective July 1, 1949.
Wittwer Salary
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed unani-
mously that Eldon E. Wittwer's salary as Director of Resident
Teaching in Agriculture be fixed, effective September 1,
1949, at $6420.
Hayden Title and Duties
Motion by Arentz, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed unanimously
that, in addition to being Comptroller, Perry W. Hayden be
named Treasurer of the University, Military Property Custodi-
an and Curator, effective July 1, 1949.
At 12:35 noon the Board recessed for luncheon in the University
Dining Hall and reconvened in the President's office at 1:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ross with all Regents
and the President present.
Appointment of an Acting President
By unanimous agreement of the Board of Regents, Colonel
Gilbert E. Parker was appointed as Acting President of the
University for one year beginning July 1, 1949, at a salary
of $8000 for the year plus the usual entertainment fund,
with the understanding that he is to move into the home on
the Campus on September 1, 1949.
Colonel Parker met with the Board of Regents and agreed to
accept the position of Acting President on the above terms.
Audit of the University
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the State
Auditor be requested to make an audit of the University as
of June 30, 1949; and that all necessary transfer of signa-
tures be taken care of with the various banks in which the
University has deposits or safety deposit boxes.
University Physician
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed unani-
mously that, effective September 1, 1949, Homer L. Lawder, at
a salary of $7000 per year, payable in 12 monthly install-
ments, provided the money is available and provided that Dr.
Lawder secures a State license or is otherwise qualified to
perform the duties of his office.
Employee Past Retirement Age
Victor E. Cokefair, Inspector in the Food and Drugs Depart-
ment, was past 70 years of age when the University Retire-
ment Plan went into effect and was, therefore, not eligible
for participation.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the matter of
some retirement compensation for Mr. Cokefair be referred
back to Commissioner Wayne Adams to see if any money is
available from this fund which can be used to pay Mr. Coke-
fair for nominal duties in the Department.
W. F Hoskins of the Chemistry Department, having been assigned
nominal duties at a nominal rate of pay, can be continued on his
present arrangement.
Fred Woolcock, Building Custodian of the Mackay School of Mines,
having rejected the University Retirement Plan, the University is
unable to provide any retirement compensation for him.
Reporter Armstrong left the meeting at 2:30 P.M.
Salary Increases - Non-Academic
Since no salary increases have been made to non-academic em-
ployees of the University, motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unani-
mously that the Departmental budgets be referred to the Comp-
troller and the academic Deans for possible revision to see
if some funds can be made available for these purposes.
Advisory Council for Retirement and Extension Workers
President Moseley presented a petition signed by M. R.
Miller, Thomas Buckman and Mark Menke asking that an Advisory
Council be set up for Experiment Station and Extension Divi-
sion workers on the same principle as the Faculty Advisory
Council for the academic division of the University.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed unani-
mously that the petition be tabled for action at the next
regular meeting, during which time more information can be
secured.
Cline Retirement
President Moseley read a letter from Mr. Creel, dated May
31, 1949, stating that Mr. L. E. Cline now asked that he be
permanently retired, effective June 30, 1949, and that he be
granted such benefits as are due him under the University
Retirement System, commencing July 1, 1949.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the Regents re-
new their previous offer to Mr. Cline that the University
will match whatever payments are due Mr. Cline from the
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association.
Artemisia Books
At 3 P.M. Gene Mastroianni, Graduate Manager, and Bob Kent,
Business Manager for the Artemisia, appeared before the Re-
gents to request that the Regents pay $5 per copy for the
Artemisia since the price has been increased to the students
and the Artemisia will be published at a loss without this
University support.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, passed unani-
mously that the Regents agree to purchase 100 copies at $5
per copy.
Women's Dormitory Rates
Motion by Mr. Arentz, seconded by Mr. Sheerin, passed unani-
mously confirming the mail vote adopting the following reso-
lution:
RESOLVED, that room rent in the Women's Dormitories be
increased for the academic year 1949-50 by 33 1/3% over
current rates.
The Comptroller was directed to set up and keep such records
as would determine, so far as possible, a cost and expense
analysis in total and per person, including all expenses
applicable to the operation of the Dormitories.
Salary Adjustments (10 months basis)
President Moseley read a letter signed by Dr. Beesley as
Chairman of the Faculty Advisory Council asking that the
method of figuring salary adjustments when the faculty
salaries were changed from a 12 to a 10 months basis, be
reviewed.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the matter be
tabled for action of the next meeting of the Board.
Faculty Committees on Retirement Plans
President Moseley reported that the Faculty Committee ap-
pointed to study the State Retirement System will submit
its report to the Regents when the matter has been given
further study. For the present, the Committee recommends
that "the University continue under the present plan for
another year or possibly two years, when the question be
again examined on the basis of additional data that will
then be available."
J. P. Puffinbarger
At the request of Professor Puffinbarger, President Moseley
had written to the Attorney General concerning Mr. Puffin-
barger's request for promotion, based on a State Legislative
enactment that no person shall lose his seniority status by
reason of being absent on military duty. A letter from Mr.
Annand, Deputy Attorney General, states:
Section 7733 N. C. L. 1929 makes it the duty of the
President of the University, under the direction of
the Board of Regents, to manage all matters connected
with the institution.
It, therefore, appears that the Board of Regents and the
President pass on the qualifications of Professors em-
ployed at the institution.
Statement of President Moseley's Accomplishments
Motion was made by Mr. Sheerin that the statement presented
by him on Saturday morning concerning Dr. Moseley's resigna-
tion, accompanied by a record of accomplishments, be released
by the Regents for publicity throughout the State, in fair-
ness to Dr. Moseley in view of the unfavorable publicity
which has appeared in local papers.
After some discussion, Mr. Arentz moved the question, and
the motion passed unanimously.
Selection of a New President
(1) It was agreed that a list of specifications be prepared
by Chairman Ross and submitted to the Regents for ap-
proval.
(2) Motion by Mr. Sheerin, seconded by Mr. Cahlan, passed
unanimously that all applications for the Presidency
be referred to the Chairman for the reply that they will
be placed on file and in due time will be presented for
consideration of the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M. until the next regular meeting
to be at the call of the Chairman