June 5-6, 1960
06-05-1960
Pages 384-397
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
June 5, 1960
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, University
of Nevada, on Sunday, June 5, 1960. Present: Regents Anderson,
Arnold, Crumley, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Lombardi; Comptroller
Hayden, Engineer Rogers, Vice President Wood and President
Armstrong. Regent Tyson was out of the State; Mr. Broadbent
was ill and sent his regrets.
Reporters Laxalt and Armstrong covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 P.M. by the Chairman.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Elwell, the
minutes of the meeting of May 7, 1960 were approved.
2. Fish and Game Commission
President Armstrong reported on developments since the last
meeting of the Board of Regents. The Campus Development
Committee and the Regents' Building Committee studied the
request of the Fish and Game Commission for a site for a
permanent building to be used as headquarters for the
Commission. Two University sites were proposed -- one on
the Experimental Farm on Valley Road and the other on
Evans Avenue behind the Bureau of Mines building. The
Building Committee felt that the Regents needed more infor-
mation regarding the benefits to the University and to the
Fish and Game Commission of their locating at the Univer-
sity of Nevada, and Mr. Frank Groves of the Fish and Game
Commission was invited to meet with the Regents.
Dean Adams and Dr. La Rivers were present also upon invi-
tation of the President. Mr. Groves reviewed the building
situation of the Fish and Game Commission for the informa-
tion of the Board. At one time the Office was in the
Biology Laboratory of the University, has moved twice since
that time, and for the past eight years has been at its
present location on a rental basis. The last Legislature
approved a bill for construction of a building from Fish
and Game Commission funds on the basis that a site would
be provided at no cost. The site offered by Washoe County
was unacceptable to the State Planning Board. At the pres-
ent time, three sites are under consideration -- one offer-
ed by the City of Reno near the Reno Airport, and the two
at the University. Mr. Groves indicated that any one of
them would be acceptable to the Fish and Game Commission.
Dean Adams spoke for the College of Agriculture saying
that they would be willing and able to give any reasonable
amount of land on the Valley Road Farm for a Fish and Game
building. In terms of possible cooperation between the two
agencies, he thought that location on the Campus would be
a good thing. Dr. La Rivers spoke of research possibilities
and assistance to students, and expressed his approval of
having the Commission on the Campus. Mr. Rogers expressed
the views of the Campus Development Committee, which recom-
mended the site on Valley Road rather than the one on Evans
Avenue. In the discussion of the Committee as to whether
the organization should be located on the Campus at all,
more were in favor than were opposed to it.
Mr. Crumley discussed the matter and suggested that if the
State Planning Board has no serious objection to the airport
site, it appears that the Regents would not be in order to
give up University property to the Fish and Game Commission
nor to any State agency or for any other purpose if another
site is available which is acceptable.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that, in view of the fact that the three sites
indicated above are equally acceptable to the Fish and
Game Commission, the President be directed to write a
letter to the State Planning Board outlining the situation
and saying that the Regents understand from Mr. Groves that
he believes the State Planning Board is not in favor of the
airport site; and that before action is taken by the Board
of Regents, they would like to have from the State Planning
Board an expression of its position as to whether or not it
would be in favor of the airport site for the Fish and Game
Commission Headquarters building.
3. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the following claims as sub-
mitted by Comptroller Hayden and recommended approval:
Regents Checks, number 90-316 to 90-366 inclusive for a
total of $606,574.02 for May.
State Claims, number 90-1148 to 90-1169 and 90-144 to
90-152 inclusive for a total of $122,803.35 for May.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
4. Candidates for Degrees
Dr. Armstrong presented the list of candidates for degrees
as of June 3, 1960 as submitted by Dr. Wood, and recommended
approval. These candidates had been approved by the Facul-
ties of the several Colleges and their records had been
checked by the Registrar and the Comptroller.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the candidates be approved and that they
be granted the indicated degrees, as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Capurro, Charles Richard B. S. in Agric.
Connor, John Michael B. S. in Agric.
Jordan, John Loren B. S. in Agric.
Lynch, Ronald B. S. in Agric.
Parks, Donald Eugene B. S. in Agric.
Short, Richard Temple B. S. in Agric.
Slater, Clarence Harold B. S. in Agric.
White, John Aaron B. S. in Agric.
SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS
Brown, Carolyn Elizabeth B. S. in Home Ec.
Byrne, Beverly Jean B. S. in Home Ec.
Mc Bain, Helen Carol B. S. in Home Ec.
Miller, Marjorie Ries B. S. in Home Ec.
Rittenhouse, Edith Muriel B. S. in Home Ec.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Adams, Belinda Alta B. S.
Allison, George Vine, Jr. B. A.
Atcheson, Sallie B. A.
Baker, Charles William B. S.
Bastian, Philip Lewis B. A.
Batchelder, Margaret Settelmeyer B. A.
Berscheid, Dewey M. B. A. in Journ.
Booth, Effie M. B. A.
Borden, Melvin Francis B. A.
Breen, Peter Ingram B. A.
Brown, Robert S., Jr. B. A. in Journ.
Bucchianeri, Virgil Attilio B. A.
Buck, David A. B. S.
Chapman, Wayne B. A.
Christiansen, Carol Joy B. A.
Coatney, Richard Allen B. S.
Dark, Gloria Mc Donald B. S.
Davis, Raymond P. B. S.
Devine, Clifford Patrick, Jr. B. A.
Duffy, Maureen B. A.
Ellison, Joseph William, Jr. B. A.
Ferrari, John Wingate B. A.
Frietag, Elsa Lynn B. A.
Fuller, Eugene G. B. S.
Gough, Harold Edwin B. A.
Crafton, Judith Ann B. S. in Chem.
Gray, Irmalee Ann B. A.
Grieder, Josphine Booth B. A.
Hansen, David Wallace Henry B. A.
Harris, Kress Ryan B. A.
Hernandez, Raul Joseph B. A.
Heward, Barbara Ellen B. A.
Hoe, Betty Heath B. A.
Hoffland, Virginia Lee B. A.
Huntsman, Jon A. B. S.
Jackson, Robert Howard B. A.
Kendall, Marius William B. S. in Chem.
Kendrick, Frank C. B. A.
Kramer, Wayne Braxton B. A.
Kuehnert, Ragnar B. A.
Lambert, Thomas L. B. S. in Chem.
Little, Raymond Balcom B. A.
Mc Cann, Thomas Michael B. A.
Mc Donald, Janis Ann B. A.
Mc Pherson, Emily Kral B. S.
Maas, Stephanie Marie B. A.
Madsen, Richard Wellington B. A. in Journ.
Maffi, Richard Stephen B. S.
Meyer, Margaret Jeanette B. S. in Chem.
Moore, Donald Eugene B. S.
Nelson, Mary Frances Ritschel B. A.
Parkhurst, Noel Bruce B. S.
Reynolds, Patricia Anne B. A.
Robinson, Harold Mc Rea B. A.
Rosenbaum, Ross Ian B. A.
Ryan, Robert Dominic B. A. in Journ.
Rynecki, Alexander B. S.
Samon, Judell Burton B. A.
Shanks, Donald Evan B. S.
Sharp, F. De Armond B. A.
Smith, Beatrice R. B. A.
Spencer, John Stokes B. S.
Sullivan, Don Allyn B. S. in Chem. Tech.
Swart, Barbara Jean B. A.
Swink, Jesse Edwin B. A.
Ting, Irwin Peter B. S.
Welch, Charles Edward B. A.
White, Sharon Kay B. A.
Wilkerson, Sharon B. A.
Williams, David Frank B. S.
Yasmer, Maynard Ream B. A.
Wogan, Dolores Steinheimer B. A.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Andreas, Gary Milton B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Blakely, James Eugene B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Bosta, John Franklin B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Bremner, Douglas Roger B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Dobson, Percival Douglas Grenside B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Dyer, Charles John B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Foster, Raymond Bernard B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Harper, Charles L. B. A.
Hartmann, George H. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Hay, James Leon B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Herman, Richard C. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Hoy, David Ralph B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Johnson, Gordon Ray B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Kowalski, Adam Lawrence B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Mc Intyre, Walter Blaine B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Minetto, John Eugene B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Moore, Theodore Heidtman B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Ottem, Ingebrigt Ira B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Oxborrow, Larry Grant B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Peterson, Lynn Marley B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Petroni, Edward William B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Pieretti, Dominek John B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Pong, Jack C., Jr. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Prevost, Dale Thomas B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Provin, William O. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Pullman, Robert P. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Reichman, Frederick Wallace B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Schilling, Heinz Albert B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Schnider, Robert Morris B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Schulz, Donald Martin B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Seeliger, John Francis B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Strawn, Le Roy Francis B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Tang, Curtis Rumohr B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Tessler, William M. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Thomas, Edward Maurice B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Turner, Clyde Turrell B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Vannoy, William J. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Winter, Daniel Leland B. S. in Bus. Adm.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bailey, Eileen Mc Leod B. S. in Educ.
Balmain, Janet B. B. A. in Educ.
Beer, Frances Mavia B. S. in Educ.
Benedict, Marian Joyce B. A. in Educ.
Bengoa, Ann Darlene B. S. in Educ.
Bennets, John Palsgrove B. S. in Educ.
Best, Jean Catherine B. S. in Educ.
Borden, Charles Edward B. S. in Educ.
Boyd, Elizabeth Ann B. S. in Educ.
Breen, Frances Ingram B. S. in Educ.
Breenan, Martha Gay B. S. in Educ.
Broderdorf, Donald W. B. A. in Educ.
Brown, Paul Lewis B. S. in Educ.
Buck, Judith Ellen B. S. in Educ.
Burns, Robert James B. S. in Educ.
Ceccarelli, Raymond L. B. A. in Educ.
Clawson, Frank Stewart B. A. in Educ.
Coate, Mary Diann B. S. in Educ.
Damon, Ernest Lyle B. S. in Educ.
Drisdale, Joan Louise B. S. in Educ.
Dumble, Joanne Dee B. S. in Educ.
Edmondson, Betty Virginia B. S. in Educ.
Emanuel, Louis Kenneth B. S. in Educ.
Foltz, Barbara Lee B. S. in Educ.
Frost, Sharon Sorensen B. A. in Educ.
Goodrich, Kenneth E. B. S. in Educ.
Hale, Lola B. S. in Educ.
Hanf, Emmy Lynn B. S. in Educ.
Harrington, John David B. A. in Educ.
Harris, David John B. S. in Educ.
Kasunic, George Joseph B. S. in Educ.
Kelley, Kay Ardis B. A. in Educ.
Kuehnert, Helen Hopper B. S. in Educ.
Kuttler, Joanne Hyde B. A. in Educ.
Lommori, Mario M. B. S. in Educ.
Lyon, Merle Wines B. A. in Educ.
Mc Gehee, Gayle Avis B. S. in Educ.
Madariaga, John B. A. in Educ.
Marsh, Phinnie H. B. S. in Educ.
Nelson, Grace Lucille B. S. in Educ.
Norris, James Wayland B. S. in Educ.
Olds, Irma Irene B. S. in Educ.
Owen, Iris Annette B. S. in Educ.
Payne, Grace Abbott B. S. in Educ.
Petre, Maurice Michel B. A. in Educ.
Petrini, Nancy Rose B. A. in Educ.
Pieretti, Eugene Robert B. S. in Educ.
Provin, Nancy Hansen B. S. in Educ.
Pruett, Ann Souza B. A. in Educ.
Rainey, Carra Helene B. S. in Educ.
Riley, Sally Ann B. S. in Educ.
Rivkin, Jean Lenore B. A. in Educ.
Rothschild, Lois Helene B. A. in Educ.
Rusk, Wally R. B. S. in Educ.
Rutherford, Paul R. B. S. in Educ.
Sanders, Archable O'Neill B. S. in Educ.
Schaeffer, Joan L. K. B. S. in Educ.
Schneider, Judith Kay B. S. in Educ.
Signalness, Alice M. B. S. in Educ.
Smith, Loralee B. S. in Educ.
Stiff, Sharon Lorris B. S. in Educ.
Teglia, Sharon Rose B. S. in Educ.
Thiex, Carol Eileen B. A. in Educ.
Tolotti, Ruth Bowrin B. S. in Educ.
Walker, Charles Henry B. S. in Educ.
Watts, Lealon Ellis B. S. in Educ.
Weaver, Georgie Frances B. S. in Educ.
West, Neill E. B. S. in Educ.
Wilson, Jack Dean B. A. in Educ.
Wright, Joseph C. B. S. in Educ.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Aldrich, Peter Starkey B. S. in E. E.
Bastian, James Grant B. S. in C. E.
Bonci, Richard Arthur B. S. in M. E.
Boucher, George Raymond Evans B. S. in M. E.
Bradley, Ralph J. B. S. in E. E.
Brooke, John Roy B. S. in C. E.
Brown, Columbus Marshall B. S. in E. E.
Brown, John Monte B. S. in E. E.
Brown, Roger Purcell B. S. in M. E.
Brunetti, Lawrence Gene B. S. in E. E.
Byrd, Ronald Dallas B. S. in C. E.
Churn, Robert Browning B. S. in C. E.
Compton, Jacob C. B. S. in C. E.
Corrigan, Joseph Edward B. S. in M. E.
Damon, Donald Larry B. S. in E. E.
Dirksen, John Paul B. S. in E. E.
Dolan, William Donald B. S. in E. E.
Ellisen, Earl William B. S. in C. E.
Flynn, Yvonne J. Erb B. S. in C. E.
Frenkel, Robert Leland B. S. in M. E.
Gardner, James Neil B. S. in M. E.
Gerbich, Charles Christopher B. S. in M. E.
Gilmore, Leonard William B. S. in E. E.
Handley, Wilbur C. B. S. in E. E.
Haug, Phillip Russell B. S. in C. E.
Henderson, William Frank B. S. in E. E.
Hughes, Richard Smith B. S. in E. E.
Jackson, Carl Raymond B. S. in C. E.
Jenkins, Bobbie Jean B. S. in E. E.
Johanson, David Franklin B. S. in M. E.
Jones, Max La Mar, Jr. B. S. in E. E.
Lowder, Charles Allen B. S. in E. E.
Lyon, Robert Charles B. S. in C. E.
Mc Partland, James O. B. S. in E. E.
Marshall, Reid Allan B. S. in E. E.
Mead, Daniel Ross B. S. in M. E.
Myers, Jack Alan B. S. in M. E.
Nakada, John Hachiro B. S. in M. E.
O'Neal, Gary Lewis B. S. in C. E.
Randall, James Raymond B. S. in C. E.
Shaft, Fred Lee B. S. in M. E.
Shepard, Joseph Jay B. S. in E. E.
Sloan, Thomas A., Jr. B. S. in E. E.
Stroeh, Joachim D. B. S. in E. E.
Terrell, David Stanley B. S. in C. E.
Viani, William Norman B. S. in E. E.
Whisler, John Gary B. S. in E. E.
Whitaker, Tommy Dean B. S. in E. E.
Wilson, Delbert William B. S. in E. E.
Young, Richard C. B. S. in C. E.
Zilkey, Franklin G. B. S. in C. E.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Condie, Bruce Austin B. S. in Met. Engr.
Evezich, Peter Eli B. S. in Geol. Engr.
Havelik, Karel B. S. in Min. Engr.
Hughes, Richard Alan B. S. in Min. Engr.
Jones, Denny Alan B. S. in Met. Engr.
Lyda, Gordon Russell B. S. in Min. Engr.
Newman, Harold C. B. S. in Met. Engr.
Schenk, Robert Cardell B. S. in Met. Engr.
Taylor, Theodore F. B. S. in Min. Engr.
Watson, Charles S., Jr. B. S. in Geol.
Wright, William Wurtsbaugh B. S. in Min. Engr.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Arden, Richard William M. S.
Bailey, Harold A. M. of Educ.
Baker, David Hanly M. A.
Chretien, Jeanne Pursel M. A.
Cunningham, Alonzo Lynel M. of Educ.
Dosanjh, Jarnail Singh M. of Educ.
Dahlke, Arnold Evert M. A.
Eisinger, V. John M. S.
Foard, Donna Belle M. of Educ.
Frugoli, Josephine Tyrrell M. A.
Jeanbart, Munir M. S.
Koenig, Alfred E. M. A.
Petricciani, John C. M. S.
Pfeifle, Marian G. Palmer M. of Educ.
Piperato, Frank Paul M. of Educ.
Reyburn, Helene Baker M. S.
Savall, Duane U. M. of Educ.
Stathis, George John M. S.
Wagner, Edwin Ferris M. S.
Waite, Kathleen Barnette M. of Educ.
Wilson, George Menes M. S.
Wood, Dorothy Jane M. A.
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Leone, Anthony Civil Engineer
5. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented by Dr. Armstrong with his recommendation for official
acceptance by the Board of Regents, as follows:
Miscellaneous
From the Reno Branch of the American Association of
University Women - a year's membership to Mrs. Helen Hopper
Kuehnert, a member of the graduating class of 1960.
From the Blackwell Memorial Committee, Melrose, Massa-
chusetts - a book, "Lucy Stone, Pioneer of Women's Rights",
by Alice Stone Blackwell, for the University Library.
From Mr. Al de Koenig, Reno - "Year", 1953, 1954 and 1955
for the University Library.
From Dr. S. T. Clarke, Reno - five cartons of medical
journals, 13 volumes of the Transactions of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolarynglogy, 5 volumes of
the Archives of Ophthalmology, and the publication
"Ophthalmic Memoranda" by John Foote, for the University
Library.
From Dean Joe E. Moose - $14.19 to be credited to the "Joe
E. Moose Research Award" account.
From Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno - $20 for purchase of profes-
sional books for the Orvis School of Nursing Library, in
memory of Jess Denton, Beverly Thiessen and John R. Banks.
From Mr. Paul C. Schraps, Vacaville, California - 128 vol-
umes of transactions, reference and textbooks for the
Mackay School of Mines Library.
From Jacuzzi Bros., Inc., Richard, California - a three
stage assembly of a self-priming deep well jet pump to be
used for instructional purposes in the Department of
Mechanical Engineering.
From Mr. Norman C. Cornwall, Las Vegas - $40 to establish
"The C. Norman Cornwall Revolving Trophy Fund for the High
School Forensic Tournament".
From the 59th reunion class of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite, Orient of Nevada - $200 to be used in assist-
ing the development of the Nevada Southern Regional Division
Library.
From Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $200
to establish a Physical Science Award for the academic year
1960-61 at the Southern Regional Division.
From Mrs. Edith W. Albert, Des Moines, Iowa - $300 to be
credited to the Henry Albert Senior Public Service Price
Account.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $47,500
toward the Desert Research Institute Program.
Scholarships
From Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Province Philanthropy
Committee - $66 to provide a scholarship for teachers in-
terested in taking courses in working with the gifted stu-
dent during the Summer of 1960 at the University of Nevada.
From the Newman Club, Reno - $150 to be used as the Newman
Club Scholarship during the 1960-61 academic year.
From the Women's Auxiliary Nevada State Pharmaceutical
Association - $50 to be added to the Orvis School of
Nursing Scholarship Fund.
From Harry J. Frost, Reno - $100 to cover the Lunsford
Scholarship in Journalism for the 1959-60 school year.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write notes of thanks to the donors.
6. Regents' Building Committee
Dr. Anderson read and discussed the minutes of the Regents'
Building Committee as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
May 16, 1960
Members of the Building Committee of the Board of Regents
met with members of the State Planning Board at 8:00 P.M. on
the above date in Mr. C. V. Isbell's Office. Present were
the following members of the Regents' Building Committee:
Dr. Anderson, Chairman, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Crumley, Dr.
Lombardi. Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong were
also present.
Members of the State Planning Board, in addition to pro-
fessional staff, were Mr. Bruce Thompson, Vice Chairman,
Mr. Empey, Mr. Fitz, Mr. Sandorf.
The first item for discussion was the matter of the aerial
surveys of all University properties and the topographical
maps and models of the two Campuses authorized by a State
appropriation in the 1960 session of the State Legislature.
It was agreed that Mr. Bissell and Mr. Rogers would obtain
full information on the cost of such surveys for a decision
by the joint groups next week.
Dr. Anderson presented the recommendation of the Board of
Regents, approved at the last Board meeting as a result of
a recommendation made by the Building Committee, to the
effect that the State Planning Board and Board of Regents
should jointly choose a qualified individual who could
serve as a Planning and Campus Development Coordinator on
the staff of the University, in connection with the Master
Planning appropriations authorized by the 1960 Legislature.
Such an individual would work closely with the architectural
firm conducting the Master Planning, and his salary during
the coming year would be paid from the State appropriation.
It is then understood that the Board of Regents would re-
quest continuation of this position on the University staff
thereafter in the University budget.
Considerable discussion ensued and it was finally agreed
that Mr. Bissell would invite Mr. John Rogers of the archi-
tectural firm of Skidmore, Ownings and Merrill to meet with
the Building Committee next week to explore these possi-
bilities.
The Planning Board recommended as architects for the Women's
Dormitory, the following firms, in order of preference:
1. Vhay and Hellman
2. Lockhard, Casazza, Parsons & Associates
3. Raymond Hellman
4. Lockhard & Casazza
The Regents' Building Committee withdrew to consider these
recommendations and on motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr.
Crumley, voted unanimously to approve the Number 1 recom-
mendation, the firm of Vhay and Hellman.
This was then reported by Dr. Anderson to the State Planning
Board and agreement reached that Mr. Bissell would proceed
to negotiate a contract with Vhay and Hellman for the
Women's Dormitory.
The Regents' Building Committee then resumed its separate
session and on motion of Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, voted to accept all final plans for the utility
extension on the Reno Campus, as submitted by Mr. Rogers.
The Building Committee had specifically been authorized to
act for the Board in this capacity.
Mr. Rogers then presented preliminary plans for the
Radiological Laboratory in Las Vegas as presented by the
architects. Some suggestions and corrections were noted
by Mr. Rogers. After discussion, on motion by Dr. Lombardi,
seconded by Mr. Crumley, preliminary plans were approved.
There was further discussion of the request of the Fish and
Game Commission for a grant of approximately two acres on
the University Campus to provide a site for the office
building of the Fish and Game Commission. A site on the
Experiment Station Farm had been recommended by the Campus
Development Committee. After considerable discussion, Dr.
Anderson requested President Armstrong to invite Mr. Groves
of the Gish and Game Commission, Dean Adams of Agriculture,
and Dr. La Rivers of Biology to attend the next meeting of
the Board of Regents on June 5 to answer questions and ex-
plain in further detail the advantages which might accrue
to the University in providing a site for this purpose.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
May 23, 1960
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents met with
members of the State Planning Board at 7:00 P.M. on the
above date in Mr. C. V. Isbell's Office. The following
members of the Regents' Building Committee were present:
Dr. Anderson, Chairman, Mr. Arnold, Dr. Lombardi, Mr.
Tyson. Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong were also
present.
The following members of the State Planning Board were pres-
ent: Mr. Isbell, Chairman, Mr. Empey, Mr. Sandorf, Mr.
Thompson, Mr. Fitz, members of the professional staff and
Mr. John Rogers of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
Mr. Bissell presented cost estimates for the aerial surveys
of the University property, approximately $4,000. After
some discussion, it was voted that all properties of the
University should be photographed at two-foot contours with
the exception of the Little Valley property which will be
done on five-foot contours. Mr. Rogers estimated the cost
of models of the two Campuses at approximately $5,000.
After some discussion, the Planning Board voted that a
contract be negotiated with the firm of Sprout for aerial
surveys.
Mr. Rodgers of the firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill then
outlined the scope of the proposed Master Planning to be
undertaken by his firm, including an educational Master
Plan, estimates of enrollments, space needs, and similar
matters. There was lengthy discussion of the Regents' pro-
posal to add an architect planner to the University staff
and a number of possibilities were explored to find the
necessary funds for his employment. No final decision was
reached.
Mr. Bissell reported on delays in the four building projects
on the Reno campus now under construction by Lembke. In the
case of the Dining Hall, the architect, Mr. Green, has rec-
ommended that the Planning Board take over the completion of
the building because it is impossible to make a satisfactory
arrangement with Lembke. The Fine Arts building is so far
behind schedule that a problem of double storage charges for
furniture which had been ordered will soon arise.
There was considerable discussion of possible courses of
action and the Planning Board finally voted to establish
completion dates for all these buildings in consultation
with the architects and then to advise the Bonding Company
of the dates set; and on Lembke's failure to complete on
schedule, the Planning Board would then request the Bonding
Company to take over to assure completion of the buildings.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
7. Building Program - Progress Report
Mr. Rogers reported. Neither the water nor the sewage line
has been extended to the Fine Arts building, nor has the
sewage line been extended to the Dining Hall. However, he
did not believe that this has delayed the contractors be-
cause the utilities can be hooked up at any time and the
transfer made at that time. The Fine Arts building was to
have been completed by April 18 including a 47-day time
extension on account of the plumbers' strike, and is not
yet complete. The Dining Hall completion date was April 15
and is not yet complete, and the same is true of the Men's
Dormitory. The Classroom and Physical Education building in
Las Vegas is approximately a month behind schedule, but the
architect is working with the contractor to try to get the
building finished by the projected date of completion.
8. ASUN Fee
President Armstrong presented a letter from Dan Sobrio, ASUN
President, which stated -- "By vote of the student body, the
ASUN fee has been raised to $17.50 per semester as approved
by the Fee Study Committee. In this raise, there has been
no additional amount relegated to Athletics." President
Armstrong recommended that the Regents approve the change
in ASUN fee from $14.00 to $17.50.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the ASUN fee increase be approved, and that the
Comptroller be authorized to collect $17.50 per semester,
effective with the Fall semester, 1960.
9. Agriculture Department Changes
President Armstrong presented the request of Dean Adams,
submitted with the endorsement of Vice President Wood, to
change departmental titles in the College of Agriculture,
effective July 1, 1960, as follows:
Agronomy and Range Management to Plant Science
Soils and Plant Nutrition to Soils Science
In explanation, Dean Adams' memo stated -- "The present name
for Agronomy and Range Management is not appropriate, inas-
much as we have added a staff member in Horticulture. We
are planning to add an Entomologist and it is thought that
the name of the Department of Plant Science will be more
appropriate, even though an Entomologist does not fit into
that title. In the case of the Department of Soils and
Plant Nutrition, we contemplate adding an Irrigation
Engineer and we feel that the term Department of Soils
Science is sufficiently broad to include water management
work."
President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the department changes above be authorized,
effective July 1, 1960.
10. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel recommendations were presented by Dr. Armstrong
as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointments as follows:
Lloyd F. Emmons as Graduate Research Assistant in Agronomy
and Range Management at a salary rate of $2400 based on
twelve months' service, on a part time basis, effective
July 1, 1960 (replacement for Gary Goade).
Theodore Allen Butler as Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Mechanics at a salary of $7700 based on twelve months' ser-
vice, effective July 1, 1960 (replacement for Louis Titus,
retiring June 30, 1960).
Katherine Elizabeth Everson as Home Agent, Clark County,
at a salary of $6600 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective June 13, 1960 and continuing through the year 1960-
61 (replacement for Virginia Twitty, transferred to position
of Home Agent Leader).
John L. Jordan as Assistant Agricultural Agent, Lyon County,
at a salary rate of $5400 based on twelve months' service,
effective June 7, 1960, and continuing through 1960-61
(replacement for Willian Bunnett).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointment as follows:
Ken H. Fujii as Graduate Assistant in School Administration
and Supervision at a salary of $1800 for the academic year
1960-61 (new position).
Appointments in the Summer session 1960 as follows:
John H. Cornehlsen, Visiting Lecturer in Education, main
session - $1200 plus $125 travel expense.
Zada Iona Mowrer, Assistant Professor of Physical Education
first session - $300
Samuel L. Ornstein, Visiting Lecturer in Psychology, main
session - $300
Alfred L. Schmied, Visiting Lecturer in Music, main session
$1200
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Thomas Olai Vassdal as Technical Assistant in the Department
of Art at a salary of $4800 based on twelve months' service,
effective July 1, 1960 (new position).
Don A. Sullivan as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry at a
salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Michelle Moran).
Margaret Anne Bome as Graduate Assistant in English at a
salary of $1800 for academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Charles Robert Craig as Graduate Assistant in English at
a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new
position).
Virginia Lee Hoffland as Graduate Assistant in English at
a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new
position).
John J. Jackson, Jr., as Graduate Assistant in English at
a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new
position.
Katherine Mergen as Graduate Assistant in English at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Paul Roman Neuman as Graduate Assistant in English at a
salary of $1800 for academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Harold Robinson as Graduate Assistant in English at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Lucyanne Sawyer as Graduate Assistant in English at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Barbara Davis).
Willis J. Ireland as Assistant Professor of Health, Physical
Education and Recreation, at a salary of $6100 for the
academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Diane Driver as Graduate Assistant in History and Political
Science at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61
(new position).
Nathan H. Workman as Graduate Assistant in Music at a salary
of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Alex Simerenko as Instructor in Sociology at a salary of
$5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position in the
Psychology Department).
Arnold Strickon as Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $5770 for the
academic year 1960-61 (replacement for Mary Sellers).
Change in Contract as follows:
Richard T. Dankworth, Assistant Professor of Health,
Physical Education and Recreation from a B to an A contract
(9 months basis to 12 months basis) at an additional salary
of $1500 to be charged to Summer Session Receipt Account.
Leave of Absence as follows:
Thomas Frazier for a one-year extension, 1960-61, of his
leave of absence, without pay, in order that he might take
advantage of an offer of a second year continuation of his
Fulbright Grant (Physics Department).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointment as follows:
Larry J. Larsen as Assistant Professor of Economics at a
salary of $6600 for the academic yer 1960-61 (replacement
for Levern Graves).
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointment as follows:
Charles F. Fell as Associate Professor of Electrical Engi-
neering at a salary of $7600 for the academic year 1960-61
(replacement for Eugene Menke).
Leave of Absence as follows:
Henry Domingos for a two-year leave of absence, without pay,
effective July 1, 1960, in order that he might continue
graduate studies toward the Ph. D. Degree at the University
of Washington. Mr. Domingos does not have tenure. If the
leave is granted, it is understood that the position will
be held open for him and that he would be expected to re-
turn to the Faculty of the University of Nevada for the
academic year 1962-63.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
Approval of contracts as follows:
James Mc Nabney, Graduate Manager and ASUN Bookstore Manager
at a salary of $8200 for the year 1960-61 based on twelve
months' service.
Trinie Erquiaga, Administrative Assistant to the Graduate
Manager and ASUN Bookstore Manager, at a salary of $5400
for the year 1960-61 based on twelve months' service.
Benny P. Echeverria, ASUN President, at a salary of $720
for the period May 15, 1960 to May 15, 1961 based on nine
months' service.
Diana T. Isola, AWS President, at a salary of $540 for the
period May 15, 1960 to May 15, 1961 based on nine months'
service.
Joyce E. Casazza, ASUN Secretary, at a salary of $540 for
the period May 15, 1960 to May 15, 1961 based on nine
months' service.
PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SERVICE
Appointment as follows:
Kenneth Robert Robbins as Editorial Assistant at a salary
of $7000 based on twelve months' service, effective July 1,
1960 (new position).
SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments as follows:
Charles Ross as Assistant Professor of Art at a salary of
$6500 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Andre Simmons as Assistant Professor of Business Adminis-
tration at a salary of $7260 for the academic year 1960-61
(new position).
James E. Belton as Lecturer in English at a salary of $5900
for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
G. Boyd Adams as Instructor in Health, Physical Education
and Recreation at a salary of $5800 for the academic year
1960-61 (new position).
Clarence Nathan Stone as Instructor in Political Science
at a salary of $5900 for the academic year 1960-61 (unfilled
position).
Claudette R. Lawson as Library Technician at a salary of
$3900 based on twelve months' service, effective July 1,
1960 (new position).
Bob C. Linn as Laboratory Technician (Science) at a salary
of $4300 based on twelve months' service, effective July 1,
1960 (new position).
Appointments in the 1960 Summer Session as follows:
Paul Davey, Lecturer in Mathematics - $300 (Nellis Air Force
Base)
Jay Jeffers, Lecturer in Geology - $450 (Nellis Air Force
Base)
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
11. Ladino Dairy
Proposal by V. R. Bohman, Chairman of the Animal Husbandry
Department, endorsed by Dean Adams, was presented by Dr.
Armstrong as follows:
It is proposed that by November 1 we relinquish use of
all pasture and hay land on the Ladino Dairy. However,
it is requested that we obtain permission to use the
buildings for 1 year, or until May 1, 1961. This pro-
posal would make it possible for the purchasers of the
Dairy to start any work on the place 3 months sooner
than they had normally anticipated. This could be of
possible material advantage to them.
It will be necessay for the University to begin feed
purchases no later than the middle of June. If we
could obtain use of the buildings and Dairy set-up for
1 year, this feed could be stored at the present Dairy
without moving it once again at the time that the fa-
cilities at the Main Station Farm are completed. This
would be of material advantage to us. If such an agree-
ment could be arranged, it would certainly be appre-
ciated.
President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the proposal be approved and that the Pres-
ident be authorized to negotiate with the purchasers and to
work out with them an agreeable arrangement along the lines
of the proposal.
12. Resident Hall Matters
(a) President Armstrong read a letter from the Executive
Representatives of Lincoln Hall requesting the Regents
"take the necessary and proper action to see that these
returning out-of-state students (listed) be placed in
dormitories after returning Nevada students, but be-
fore Nevada Freshmen". The present rule is that when-
ever the requests for the University of Nevada Resi-
dence Hall privileges exceed the number than can be
accommodated, preference shall be given (1) to Nevada
students; (2) to formerly enrolled students from out-
side Nevada; (3) to new students from outside Nevada.
The matter was discussed and it was the consensus that
the rule now in effect be enforced on the basis that
the University of Nevada is a tax-supported agency and
Nevada students must be served first.
(b) President Armstrong presented with his recommendation
for approval contract forms for University Residence
Hall contracts for 1960-61 which include the following
change from previous contracts:
Prior statement: "The Board of Regents' policy
provides that all residents of University Residence
Halls should contract for room and board. Members
and pledges of fraternal organizations who are re-
quired to take meals in the Chapter House may apply
in the Office of Student Affairs for permission to
contract for room only. Students whose employment
is compensated partially by provision for meals,
may also apply for this exception."
Proposed statement: "Up to September 18, 1960
special permission to cancel this contract may be
requested by those students who join a fraternal
organization. This request is made at the Office
of Student Affairs."
Dr. Armstrong explained that the request is being made
because, with heavy amortization schedule on the new
Dining Hall and Residence Hall, the University will
need guaranteed income. The date of September 18 was
chosen because this is after formal fraternity and
sorority rushing and students who are interested in
joining a fraternal organization will have been
pledged by that time.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the contract change be approved.
13. Amercian Legion Request
Chairman Grant received a letter from the American Legion
requesting that, due to the increase in cost not only for
transportation but for food and other miscellaneous ex-
penses, the Board give consideration toward the elimination
of the charge for domiciliary care for participants in Boys'
State. The Regents and the President discussed the request
and it was the consensus that since this is an item which
cannot be budgeted, and there are no other funds which can
be used for the purpose, the Regents do not have the right
to give free domiciliary care to any group, no matter how
worthy. It was agreed that the President be authorized to
write to the American Legion on behalf of the Board explain-
ing the position of the University.
14. Regents' Committee on Health Services
(a) Dr. Anderson reported for Dr. Lombardi and himself on
the recommendation that a qualified consultant be em-
ployed to review the present Health Service of the Uni-
versity. He proposed that President Armstrong ask the
Washoe County Medical Society to appoint a committee
of three doctors to study the problem with the Univer-
sity Health Committee and make recommendations.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the proposal of Dr. Anderson be ap-
proved and the President be authorized to make the
request of the Washoe County Medical Society.
(b) Memo from Ruth Russell, Chairman of the Faculty Health
Committee, under date of May 23, 1960 states that there
was a typographical error in the recommendation regard-
ing the Health Fee submitted to the Board of Regents at
the meeting of May 7, 1960. The recommendation should
read "That payment of health fee be required of all
students registered for seven or more credits and that
all other students be denied the privilege of paying
the health fee".
15. Land, Southern Nevada
The Regents discussed the proposed application for land con-
sisting of all of Section 9, T20S, R60E, MDB & M, Clark
County, 640 acres.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the President be authorized to file formal
application with the Bureau of Land Management for the land.
16. Dr. Wood
Dr. Lombardi noted that the next meeting of the Board of
Regents will be without the presence of Academic Vice Pres-
ident Wood, wished him godspeed on behalf of the Board, and
thanked him for the good work he has done at the University
of Nevada. Dr. Wood expressed deep appreciation not only
for the fine resolution previously adopted by the Board,
but also for the six wonderful years of association with the
Regents in Nevada and for the friendships developed with the
members of the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 P.M.
The next meeting was set for July 22-23 for consideration of the
budgets for 1961-62 and 1962-63.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
06-05-1960