June 12-13, 1981
06-12-1981
Pages 140-159
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
June 12, 1981
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Carlson Educa-
tion building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Robert A. Cashell, Chairman
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph N. Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President Jim Eardley, TMCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Clifford Murino, DRI
Secretary Bonnie Smotony
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 9:50 A.M.
1. Appointment of Special Counsel
Chancellor Bersi requested that the Board designate the firm
of Walther, Kev, Maupin, Oats, Cox, Lee and Klaich as Spe-
cial Counsel, with payment for services to come from the
Legal Fees Account. He introduced Michael Malloy, in at-
tendance at the Board meeting as a representative of the
firm.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del
Papa, carried without dissent.
2. Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A and
filed with permanent minutes) was recommended. The Consent
Agenda contained the following items:
(1) Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May
8, 1981, and the special meeting of May 29, 1981.
(2) Acceptance of gifts and grants.
(3) Request to sell 15 shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland
Corp. stock and 10 shares of Materials Research Corp.
stock, gifts to UNLV from Mr. William Hernstadt, for
the benefit of the Athletics Department.
(4) Appointment of Gerald Ayres, replacement for William
Slayton, Insurance Division, State of Nevada; and
Raymond Bohart, replacement for D. C. Norcross, Em-
ployers Association of Southern Nevada, Inc., to the
Advisory Board of the UNLV Center for Business and
Economic Research.
(5) Recommendation to formally act to dissolve the UNR
Foundation Fund Board, now that the UNR Foundation
has been incorporated and approved by the Secretary
of State.
(6) Request for an allocation of $12,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account to the UNR School of
Medicine Admission Selection Committee.
(7) Request to increase the per-credit hour fee for cor-
respondence courses from $23 to $28.
(8) Request to approve the following special fees for UNR,
effective for 1981-82:
RPED 223 Methods of Teaching Golf - $5
(increase of $1)
RPED 163 Horsemanship - $35
(new fee)
(9) Request for revision of estimative budgets for the
Las Vegas Archaeology program and the UNLV Theatre
Arts program.
(10) Approval of a 1-year lease, effective June 30, 1981,
between James and Sue Smith, for a mobile home in
Fernley, to be used to provide office, counseling,
and instructional space for WNCC, at a cost of $400
per month.
(11) Request for approval of the following expenditures
from the WNCC Capital Improvement Fee Fund:
a. $1500 to move from the old Fallon facility to
the new Fallon Center.
b. $5000 to move equipment, furniture and site
barriers during the replacement of carpet at
the Carson City Campus.
c. $3443 to provide a storage unit, installation of
mini-blinds, and electrical conduit to complete
the new Carson City addition.
Chancellor Bersi noted that the minutes of the special meet-
ing of May 29, 1981 had not been distributed in sufficient
time to insure adequate review and requested that approval
of those minutes be deferred to a subsequent meeting.
In response to a question from Mrs. Fong concerning the
status of the UNR Foundation (Item 5 of the Consent Agenda),
President Crowley stated that the Articles of Agreement are
under development, and final action by the Board is awaiting
a determination of the tax status.
Mr. Ross suggested that the Foundation Fund be retained as
a parallel organization with the Foundation until the tax
status has been finally resolved.
It was agreed that Chancellor Bersi would secure a written
recommendation from Counsel for consideration at a subse-
quent meeting; in the meantime, the Foundation Fund would
remain in place.
In reference to the request for funding for the School of
Medicine Admission Selection Committee (Item 6 of Consent
Agenda), Ms. Del Papa asked why these costs could not be
funded out of grant overhead monies, rather than the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account.
Dr. Crowley agreed that this was possible; however, he
pointed out that the Board had, over the entire existence
of the Committee, agreed that it would fund the travel re-
quired. Dr. Crowley also explained that the monies gener-
ated from grant overhead is allocated 50% back to the gen-
eral fund, 25% to two different funds in the Office of the
Graduate Dean and used for scholarships, and the remaining
25% amounts to approximately $15,000 which is then divided
among several competing accounts within the College.
Dr. Crowley suggested that the expenditure of this money to
support the Admissions Selection Committee is extremely
beneficial to the College and ultimately to the entire Sys-
tem and the Board.
Mr. Mc Bride acknowledged the importance of the work of the
Committee and suggested that the funding be provided; how-
ever, he urged that alternative funding be identified for
the future.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Consent Agenda, with
the exception of the minutes of the special meeting of May
29, 1981, and the recommendation contained in Item 5. Mo-
tion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride.
Mrs. Fong then moved to amend the motion to provide $11,400
to the School of Medicine Admissions Selection Committee,
rather than the $12,000 requested. Motion was not seconded.
Original motion then carried without dissent.
3. Proposed Administrative Changes, UNLV
President Goodall recalled that the Board had previously
provided funds for a study of the UNLV Administrative
Organization, subsequent to which a number of administra-
tive changes had been approved by the Board. Recommenda-
tions for additional changes have been developed which also
require Board approval.
Dr. Goodall recommended that the Admissions, Registrar and
Financial Aid Offices, which now report to the Vice Presi-
dent for Administration, be assigned to the Dean of Students
Services, and the Office of Audio-Visual Services, now re-
porting to the Administrative Vice President, be assigned to
the Academic Vice President.
He further recommended that the University College be re-
named the Academic Advising Center, be assigned to the Dean
of Students, and be administered by a Director. The Offices
of Information Services and Development, now reporting to
the President, will report to the Vice President for Admin-
istration, both continuing to work closely with the Presi-
dent on policy matters relating to their responsibilities.
President Goodall stated that there are no new offices or
budget lines created in this restructuring. The two primary
goals of this further reorganization would be to consolidate
all student services under the Dean of Student Services and
the strengthening of our Development and Public Information
functions by bringing them together under the Administrative
Vice President, where Alumni Relations is already located.
All major public contact offices will now be under the di-
rection of the Vice President for Administration.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
4. Proposed Exchange of University Land
President Goodall reported that several years ago, UNLV
received a gift of a parcel of property on the northeast
corner of Clark Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard, with
the understanding that any income or proceeds from the
parcel would be used by the College of Business and
Economics.
The owners of the property across the street, on the north-
west corner of Clark and Casino Center, have indicated an
interest in trading that parcel for the one owned by the
University, plus an additional $30,000 cash. In addition,
they would trade "as is", meaning that the University will
not be responsible for clearing several buildings in near-
slum condition, at an estimated cost of $5,000. Both par-
cels have been appraised and appear to be equal in value.
Dr. Goodall pointed out that the University would end up
with exactly the same amount of property it now currently
owns, and in nearly the same location and with the same
value, and will receive $30,000 in cash, plus being relieved
of the cost of clearing the currently-owned property. Based
on the foregoing, and the assumption that this transaction
would not be precluded by the current moratorium imposed by
the Board on the disposal of University-owned land, he rec-
ommended approval of this proposed land exchange. Chancel-
lor Bersi concurred, noting that approval of the Governor
is also required.
Mrs. Fong objected to the land exchange, expressing a
preference to a long term lease which would provide income.
Dr. Goodall stated that other alternatives had been explored
and it was the opinion of the Dean, the institution's busi-
ness officers, that it was in the University's best inter-
ests to agree to the exchange, adding that he shared that
opinion and recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing, based on the
objections stated above.
4. Bid Opening, Business and Hotel Administration Building,
UNLV
(Note: Numbering of minutes agenda items resulted in a
duplication of #4.)
President Goodall reported the following bids received by
the State Public Works Board for the UNLV Business and
Hotel Administration building:
Mc Carthy Bros. Construction
Base Bid $8,682,000
Alternate 1 25,000
Alternate 2 190,000
Alternate 3 86,000
Alternate 4 144,000
Alternate 5 117,000
Total $9,244,000
Zuni Construction Company
Base Bid $8,640,000
Alternate 1 32,000
Alternate 2 201,000
Alternate 3 121,000
Alternate 4 145,000
Alternate 5 118,000
Total $9,257,000
Mardian Construction Company
Base Bid $8,670,000
Alternate 1 23,500
Alternate 2 226,970
Alternate 3 90,257
Alternate 4 152,978
Alternate 5 124,624
Total $9,288,329
Sletten Construction Company
Base Bid $8,925,000
Alternate 1 31,000
Alternate 2 112,000
Alternate 3 73,300
Alternate 4 150,200
Alternate 5 130,400
Total $9,421,900
J. A. Tiberti Construction
Base Bid $9,060,000
Alternate 1 37,000
Alternate 2 232,000
Alternate 3 99,000
Alternate 4 142,000
Alternate 5 115,000
Total $9,685,000
Del Webb Construction
Base Bid $9,130,000
Alternate 1 43,000
Alternate 2 93,000
Alternate 3 150,000
Alternate 4 293,000
Alternate 5 120,000
Total $9,829,000
Alternates
1 - Install planters and benches
2 - Court covers and pertinent architectural, structural,
electrical, mechanical and plumbing elements
3 - Planter walls, landscaping, plantings, benches and
planters
4 - Food service equipment (except those in Alternate 5)
5 - Food service laboratory equipment
Dr. Goodall recommended that the Board concur in the award
of a contract by the State Public Works Board to Mc Carthy
Bros. Construction for the base bid plus all alternates
for a total of $9,244,000.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallaher, carried without dissent.
5. Proposed Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology,
UNLV
President Goodall reported that UNLV presently offers a
Master of Education degree, with a concentration in Exercise
Physiology. He presented a proposal to change this degree
title to a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, noting
that the faculty are already in place, and the courses are
already a part of the curriculum, and no additional budget
request is attached to the proposal. (Copy of proposal on
file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the proposal, but requested
that action on the motion be deferred until after lunch, at
which time he would request the Board also consider includ-
ing in their action a vote to encourage the College to pro-
ceed with a proposal for a doctoral program in Exercise
Physiology. Mr. Buchanan explained that two vacancies cur-
rently exist in the Physical Education Department, which,
if filled properly, would provide the required staffing for
the doctoral program. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride.
It was agreed that action on this motion would be deferred
until the Board reconvened following lunch.
6. Approval of Investment Account for Lake Mead Limnological
Research Center, UNLV
Dr. Goodall asked that this matter be deferred until a
subsequent meeting.
7. Discussion of Ed. D. Program, UNLV
President Goodall recalled that Regent Buchanan had raised
a question at a previous meeting concerning the status of
the Ed. D. program at UNLV, expressing his concern over a
reported imposition of a moratorium on the program by the
College of Education. Dr. Goodall noted that the College
is currently involved in an extensive long-range planning
process which may ultimately result in a proposal for a
moratorium; however, at this time UNLV is not making such
a recommendation.
At Dr. Goodall's request, Dean Richard Kunkel reviewed the
planning in which the College had been engaged over the past
2 years, a process which he said had included:
(1) Viewing teacher education as a University responsi-
bility (rather than only a College responsibility).
(2) An internal review of the existence, operations and
quality of all of the graduate programs; and
(3) A careful look at relationships with national
accreditation.
Dr. Kunkel pointed out that this type of planning is con-
sistent with the Regents' directive that long-range academic
planning occur within each institution, and is also con-
sistent with the Board's request when the program was au-
thorized that it be reevaluated in 5 years.
Chancellor Bersi agreed that this type of planning is ap-
propriate and necessary if the Board is to have the informa-
tion upon which to base its decisions on resource alloca-
tions.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that while the College is seeking
accreditation for its undergraduate programs, they be di-
rected to develop a proposal to move the doctoral program
forward toward accreditation pointing out that its current
status as a self-supporting program prevents that.
Ms. Del Papa suggested that the Board should first develop
its long-range academic Master Plan and establish some pri-
orities.
Dr. Bersi agreed that the academic Master Plan is critical
to continued planning; however, he suggested that the fact
that the Chancellor's Office has not done the required
System-wide planning should not stand in the way of a par-
ticular College's ability to respond to demonstrated need.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the Chancellor be authorized to work
with the UNLV College of Education to develop a proposal for
moving the Ed. D. program toward accreditation and to bring
back a report to a subsequent meeting. Motion seconded by
Mr. Mc Bride with a request that the motion be expanded to
also include the UNR program. Mr. Buchanan agreed. Motion
carried without dissent.
8. Proposed New Associate of Applied Science Degree/Legal
Assistant, CCCC
President Eaton recalled that in 1979 CCCC had conducted a
Community Needs Assessment which had identified a strong
interest in the establishment of a Legal Assistant program.
In response to that need, a proposal for an Associate of
Applied Science degree had been developed and approval to
initiate that program was being requested of the Board.
Copy of proposal on file in the Chancellor's Office.
Dr. Eaton noted that this proposed new program is included
in the draft academic Master Plan for CCCC and initiation
in 1981-82 will involve only part-time staffing costs.
In response to a question from Mrs. Fong concerning spe-
cialized library requirements, Dr. Eaton stated that Judge
Paul Goldman had offered access to his law library to stu-
dents in the program.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
9. Proposed Bylaws, CCCC
President Eaton requested approval of proposed Bylaws for
CCCC as developed by the faculty and administrative staff,
reviewed by the CCCC Advisory Board, approved by a majority
of the College faculty and reviewed by Legal Counsel. (By-
laws identified as Ref. F and filed with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Bersi recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
10. Report of Additional Gifts
President Eardley reported the following additional gifts
received by TMCC:
A 1970 Buick, valued at $1375, from Mr. Mack Mario
Bersi, Lodi, California
Five VT100 Computer Terminals, valued at $2150 each,
from Digital Equipment Corporation, through their
special grant program.
It was agreed that these gifts would be included in the
motion accepting the gifts reported with the Consent Agenda.
11. Proposed Revision to ASUN Constitution
President Crowley reported that changes in Articles V and VI
of the ASUN Constitution were approved in March by the ASUN
Senate and in a subsequent general election of the student
body (changes reflected in Ref. G and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Crowley recommended approval by the Board.
Chancellor Bersi concurred.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
12. Proposal for Establishment of University Club, UNR
President Crowley presented a proposal for establishment of
a Faculty Club at UNR to be housed in the College Inn.
(Copy of proposal identified as Ref. H and filed with per-
manent minutes.) Cost of converting the dining room of the
Inn into a lounge/bar, main dining area and several small
dining rooms for special functions is estimated at $54,284,
to be funded from the College Inn operating account, aug-
mented by a small loan from Physical Plant. Several cate-
gories of membership will be available, at an annual fee of
$25.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval with the stipulation that Re-
gents would be honorary members. Motion died for lack of
second.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride.
Mr. Ross objected, citing his representation of 6 rural
counties, pointing out that he did not believe such a
proposal would be favored by his constituency.
Motion carried with Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Ross opposing.
13. Proposed Increase in University Rentals, UNR
President Crowley recommended the following increases in
rental rates for University-owned apartments and houses,
effective July, 1, 1981:
Apartments Present Rate Proposed Rate
1262 N. Sierra (4 apts.) $100 $125
Houses
1202 North Virginia $180 $220
1039 Evans Avenue 175 215
1061 Evans Avenue 200 250
1065 Evans Avenue 140 200
1147 Evans Avenue 180 220
The rent collected by the University for these properties
is used primarily to cover the cost of utilities, mainte-
nance and repairs. The rates which have not been increased
since 1976 are minimal, considering the local market. The
proposed increases would keep the properties below market
levels and would allow for anticipated increases in the
cost of utilities and the cost of labor connected with
maintenance and improvements. Several of the units in-
volved with require considerable repairs and in the near
future to maintain suitable conditions for occupants and
to protect the University's investment.
Because of concerns expressed by several of the Regents that
the proposed rates were too far below the market value, and
the lack of specific policy relative to tenants, it was
agreed to defer consideration of this proposal until the
next meeting.
14. Proposed Change in Health Service Fee, UNR
President Crowley reported that students taking fewer than
7 credits may purchase health service care for a fee of $20
per semester. TMCC students pay $25 for the service. In
order to help meet the rising costs of the health care pro-
gram and to set an equitable standard for all concerned,
President Crowley recommended that the fee for UNR students
be increased to $25, effective Fall 1981.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
15. Request for Funding for Marching Bands
President Goodall and President Crowley requested alloca-
tion from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account of
$30,000 to each of the Universities for support of the
marching bands in 1981-82.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval, with the understanding that
other sources be found for support of the marching bands in
the future. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong.
Ms. Del Papa reminded the Board that there is presently a
moratorium on expenditures from the Special Projects Ac-
count. She suggested that if this motion is to be approved,
it be amended to allow any funds remaining of the $30,000
allocations be spent on other projects if not needed for
the marching bands.
Mr. Cashell recalled that the Presidents had been asked to
explore the suggestion that athletic tickets be increased
by a specified amount to be dedicated to the support of the
marching bands. He suggested that the $30,000 be advanced
to each University as a loan and be repaid from the proceeds
of the increased cost of the tickets.
Ms. Del Papa suggested an alternative to the increased cost
of tickets would be a parking fee to be assessed at athletic
events and dedicated to support of the marching bands.
Mr. Mc Bride's motion carried without dissent with the un-
derstanding that it carried authority for each of the
Presidents to reallocate any funds of the $30,000 alloca-
tion not used for the marching bands to other Campus proj-
ects, and with the understanding that the Presidents would
return to the August meeting with recommendations for
future permanent funding.
16. Proposed Transfer of School of Medicine
Mr. Mc Bride proposed that the Chancellor and the Presi-
dents, Faculty Senate Chairmen, Dean and Advisory Board of
the School of Medicine conduct such discussions are are
appropriate to adequately explore the feasibility of plac-
ing the School under the administrative supervision of
the Chancellor's Office. He suggested that the severe
budget cuts sustained by the School during the 1981 Legis-
lative Session had some north-south influence, and by mak-
ing it a State-wide, rather than UNR-based, some measure of
protection might be provided. Mr. Mc Bride requested that
a report concerning these discussions be presented to the
Board in the Fall.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the study proposed above be approved
by the Board. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without
dissent.
17. Report of the Audit Committee
Mrs. Whitley reported that the Audit Committee had met ear-
lier for the purpose of receiving an audit report from
Kafoury, Armstrong and Company of the UNR Intercollegiate
Athletics Program. The audit report revealed no problems
of substance and the one recommendation contained in the
report had already been implemented; i. e., the procedure
for receiving contributions from the Boosters has been
changed so that all monies are now received by the Uni-
versity. Mrs. Whitley recommended the Regents accept the
report of Kafoury, Armstrong and Company.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
18. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Karamanos presented the following report of the Invest-
ment Advisory Committee:
The Committee met earlier in the day and took the following
actions:
1. Received and approved a recommendation from Mr. Bob Lee
of First Interstate Bank for the sale from the main
portfolio of 76 shares of Litton Industries at market.
2. Received and approved a recommendation by Mr. Tom
Josephsen of Security Bank for the following purchase:
75,000 units U. S. Treasury Notes, 12% due 5/87
Trade Price $ 93
Approximate Price $69,750
Anticipated Income $ 9,000
Market Yield 13.65
3. Received and approved the following recommendations
from Mr. Monte Miller of Valley Bank for sell stops:
In the main endowment:
Raise Sell Stop
Sell Stop
Shares Description 6/5 6/12
1,000 Union Oil of Calif. 29 30 1/2
1,000 Texaco 33
Place Sell Stop
Shares Description
800 IBM
Recent Price = 59
*Sell Stop Price = 63
Approximate Value = 50,400
Approximate Gain/Loss = 4,616-
1,300 International Paper
Recent Price = 48 1/2
*Sell Stop Price = 61
Approximate Value = 79,300
Approximate Gain/Loss = 18,330
1,200 Norfolk & Western **
Recent Price = 47
*Sell Stop Price = 55
Approximate Value = 66,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 15,955
1,000 Union Carbide
Recent Price = 58 3/4
*Sell Stop Price = 77
Approximate Value = 77,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 25,858
2,500 Beneficial Corp **
Recent Price = 23 1/4
*Sell Stop Price = 27
Approximate Value = 67,500
Approximate Gain/Loss = 14,838
Total Value = $340,200
Total Gain/Loss = $ 70,365
*These sell stops are above market; therefore, the
market will have to continue its recent rise to
execute these orders.
**The account at this time holds 2500 shares of Norfolk
& Western and 5000 shares of Beneficial Corp.
In the Barrick Estate:
Raise Sell Stops
2,000 Exxon
Sell Stop 6/5 = 64
Sell Stop 6/12 = 66
Approximate Value = 132,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 21,482
2,000 Standard Oil of Indiana
Sell Stop 6/5 = 51
Sell Stop 6/12 = 53
Approximate Value = 106,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 26,938
Place Sell Stops
650 EG & G Inc.
Sell Stop 6/12 = 40
Approximate Value = 26,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 10,766
2,000 International Tel & Tel
Sell Stop 6/12 = 31
Approximate Value = 62,000
Approximate Gain/Loss = 10,106
1,407 Norton Simon, Inc.
Sell Stop 6/12 = 15
Approximate Value = 21,105
Approximate Gain/Loss = 1,848-
5,000 Showboat, Inc. ***
Sell Stop 6/12 = 18 1/2
Approximate Value = 92,500
Approximate Gain/Loss = 1,250-
***If the sell stop is reached on Showboat, it would be
sold off in small lots as the market permits, in order
to avoid a quick drop in price on this stock, which
is presently thinly traded.
4. Heard a presentation by Mr. Don Rossi of Merrill Lynch
concerning the Investment Performance Analyses for the
first quarter of 1981.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Committee's report and
recommendations. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried
without dissent.
19. Legislative Report
Chancellor Bersi presented the following report on the
final disposition of legislation of interest to the Univer-
sity:
AB 56 - UNR, UNLV Augmentation - Effective May 13, 1981
AB 489 - Multipurpose Pavilions - Signed by Governor
AB 573 - Postsecondary Education - Died in Committee
AB 587 - Drip Irrigation - To Governor
AB 641 - Modification of Open Meeting Law - Died in
Committee
AB 649 - Transfers Land from Mental Health to UNR for
Pavilion Access and Parking - To Governor
AB 662 - Corrects UNS Statutes to Actual Practice - To
Governor
AB 676 - Eliminates 95% Rule for UNS - To Governor
AB 696 - Increases Regents Per Diem - To Governor
AB 705 - Equipment Bill for UNS - To Governor
SB 283 - Restricts Sale of Agriculture Land - Died in
Committee
SB 296 - Lahontan Water Study (DRI) - To Governor
SB 338 - Computing Center Equipment - To Governor
SB 512 - WNCC, Fallon Campus Equipment - To Governor
SB 707 - Regents Reapportionment - To Governor
Chairman Cashell commended the Chancellor on his efforts
with the Legislature.
20. Proposed Increase in Student Fees
Chancellor Bersi reported that as part of the appropriation
approved by the 1981 Legislature, the following increases
in the per-credit registration fee and the out-of-state
tuition were recommended:
(1) The out-of-state tuition to be increased from $750
to $1000 per semester.
(2) The per-credit registration fee for the Universities
to be increased from $24 to $28 in 1981-82 and to $30
in 1982-83.
(3) The per-credit registration fee for the Community
Colleges to be increased from $13 to $16 in 1981-82
and to $17 in 1982-83.
Dr. Bersi recalled that at the special meeting on May 29,
1981, the Board had directed that the Work Program for
1981-82 be prepared reflecting projected revenue which these
proposed fee increases would provide and that adoption of a
new fee schedule be included on the June 12 agenda. Ac-
cordingly, the officers recommended approval of the above
increases in fees and tuition.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval, noting that he did so with
great reluctance. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, also
reluctantly, carried with Mr. Buchanan opposing. Mr.
Buchanan explained that his opposing vote was on behalf
of the Community College students and his concern for the
hardship this increase in fees would impose on those
students.
21. Report of the Budget Committee
Ms. Del Papa reported that the Budget Committee had met
the previous evening for the purpose of reviewing the sum-
mary work program for 1981-82, at which time the Committee
requested that the document be retitled "Operating Budget",
to more accurately reflect the nature of the document.
Ms. Del Papa requested approval of the draft document as
submitted to the Budget Committee and authorization to
establish the necessary operating accounts, with a detailed
operating budget to be presented at the August 3 meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the Board convene in closed personnel
session to consider the professional competence of certain
persons for whom salary recommendations or other conditions of
employment needed to be reviewed. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
The Board reconvened in open session following lunch.
22. Appointment of Dean of Continuing Education, UNR
President Crowley reported that a national search for the
position of Dean of Continuing Education has been completed.
4 of 112 candidates were interviewed, 2 of whom were sub-
sequently recommended by the Search Committee as "highly
acceptable". Dr. Neal Ferguson, who has been serving as
Acting Dean, is one of those 2 recommended.
Dr. Crowley recommended the appointment of Dr. Neal Ferguson
effective immediately at a salary of $36,207. (Copy of Dr.
Ferguson's vita identified as Ref. J, filed with permanent
minutes.)
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa,
carried without dissent.
23. Revision of Unit Bylaws
At Chancellor Bersi's request, consideration of the pro-
posed revision of the Unit Bylaws was deferred to a sub-
sequent meeting.
24. Proposed One-Year Suspension of Respiratory Therapy Program,
CCCC
President Eaton recalled that Clark County Community College
has been offering a one-year certificate program in Respira-
tory Therapy for the past several years. In March, 1981,
the coordinator for the program left CCCC and a national
search for a replacement has not been successful. Dr. Eaton
noted that this program is also dependent upon Las Vegas
area hospitals as clinical training sites. Lack of full-
time staff in this program area has resulted in notifica-
tion from these clinical facilities that these sites will
not be available to the College, effective immediately.
President Eaton recommended the Board of Regents approve
suspension of the Respiratory Therapy certificate program
while an aggressive search for a new coordinator continues
and relationships with area training sites can be reestab-
lished. She anticipated that the program would again be
available by June, 1982, if not earlier.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
25. Augmentation of Special Accounts
Augmentation of the following special accounts was request-
ed from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account:
Unit Interview and Recruiting Account $ 3,000
UNR Interview and Recruiting Account 10,000
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
26. Proposed Increase in Fees, School of Medicine
President Crowley reported that the School of Medicine has
proposed the following increases in the fees and tuition
for the 1981-82 academic year:
Current Proposed %
Annual Rate Annual Rate Increase
Resident tuition $2860 $3146 10
Nonresident tuition 6460 7429 15
Dr. Crowley also reported that the fee for WICHE students
is being increased in 1981-82 to $16,300 per year and to
$18,700 in 1982-83, and recommended that UNR medical stu-
dents receiving WICHE support be assessed a like amount.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley,
carried without dissent.
27. Proposed Amendment to Deferred Payment Policy
President Davis requested adoption of the following amended
policy governing deferred payment of fees at WNCC, effec-
tive Fall semester, 1981:
During Fall and Spring semesters, a student enrolling
for 7 or more credits can enter into a contract with
the College to defer payment of 50% of the registration
fee and out-of-state tuition. The unpaid balance is
due and payable not later than Friday of the 6th week
of instruction. Application for admission fees, labora-
tory fees, and costs of community services may not be
deferred. The registration of students who fail to
meet the deferred payment plan on the date set for such
payment will be cancelled.
President Eardley requested approval of an amendment to the
policy for TMCC, also effective Fall semester, 1981, as
follows:
Contracts for deferred payment of registration fees
which are in excess of $240 are available during the
registration period. Approximately 1/2 of the total
due is payable upon registration. The balance is due
and payable not later than Friday of the 6th week of
instruction. This option is available during the Fall
and Spring semesters only. Any unpaid balance on a
deferred fee payment becomes a student accounts re-
ceivable on the due date and is treated as an official
fee hold for future registration and transcript privi-
leges. A penalty fee of $5 per $100 (or fraction
thereof) is charged on the deferred balance not paid
by the due date.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
28. Request for Supplemental Funds for Assistant Counsel
Chancellor Bersi requested that sufficient funds be pro-
vided from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account
to continue the necessary support for Assistant Counsel
and the classified support and operating assigned to that
office, estimated as follows:
Professional .50 FTE $21,786
Classified 6,952
Fringe Benefits 3,218
Operating 1,500
Total $33,456
The remaining 1/2 of Mr. Rivera's salary, secretarial sup-
port and operating will be paid by UNLV under his 1/2 time
appointment as Endowment Officer for that institution.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 5, Proposed Master of Science Degree
in Exercise Physiology
Chairman Cashell noted that a motion was pending for ap-
proval of a proposal to designate an existing program as a
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Mr. Buchanan restated his motion that a Master of Science
in Exercise Physiology be approved for UNLV, as proposed by
President Goodall, and further that the College of Education
and the Department of Physical Education be encouraged to
proceed with development and submission of a Phase I pro-
posal for a doctoral program in Exercise Physiology. Motion
seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried without dissent.
29. Personnel Recommendations
Chairman Cashell reported that a closed personnel session
had been held during which no action was taken and no
motions offered.
Chancellor Bersi reported that AB 676, rescinding the 95%
rule on salaries, had not yet been signed by the Governor
and, therefore, in the absence of that signature, action by
the Board on salaries for administrators and officers must
be deferred until a subsequent meeting.
Dr. Bersi made the following report and recommendations
concerning personnel changes in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Resignation of Barbara Summers, effective June 30,
1981, with 28 days accrued annual leave for which she
must be paid. Dr. Bersi requested allocation of suf-
ficient funds for this purpose, either from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account or other unre-
stricted account available to the Chancellor's Office.
(2) Resignation of Harry Wood, effective June 30, 1981.
Dr. Bersi recommended the resignation be accepted by
the Board, thereby ratifying and completing the set-
tlement of all rights and claims of the University
of Nevada System and Mr. Wood.
(3) Resignation of Larry Lessly, effective May 29, 1981.
Dr. Bersi recommended acceptance of the resignation,
thereby ratifying and completing the settlement of all
rights and claims of the University of Nevada System
and Mr. Lessly.
(4) Resignation of Kenneth Partridge, effective June 30,
1981, with 33 days accrued annual leave for which he
must be paid. Dr. Bersi requested allocation of suf-
ficient funds for this purpose, either from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account or other unre-
stricted account available to the Chancellor's Office.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the Board accept the resignations
and ratification of settlement agreements for Larry Lessly
and Harry Wood, and further moved that the Board allocate
a total of $59,042.68 from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account, or other unrestricted account, to fund
settlement agreements and terminal annual leave owed as a
consequence of the resignations of Messrs. Partridge, Lessly
and Wood, and Mrs. Summers. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the Chancellor's Housing Allowance
for 1981-82 be approved at $1350 per month. Motion seconded
by Mr. Karamanos, carried with Ms. Del Papa and Mrs. Fong
abstaining.
30. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Bersi reported that the primary item on the Chan-
cellor's Report had to do with the inventory of University
land and holdings which the Board had requested in April.
This inventory has been completed, reviewed by each insti-
tutional President, and the complete document is now on
file. A summary of the inventory was distributed. This
summary lists property by institution and included the fol-
lowing information for each parcel:
Date of acquisition; legal description; acres/lots/
parcels address; grantor; and miscellaneous identify-
ing comments.
Dr. Bersi noted that there are approximately 20,572 acres,
most of which is held in the area of UNR. The next step is
for the appropriate Campus committees to complete their work
so that a series of recommendations can be developed for
disposition for Regents' review.
31. New Business
Ms. Del Papa requested that the Chancellor's Office review
the policy concerning the investment of surplus operating
capital. She further requested that the Presidents make a
recommendation concerning how money coming back to the
Campus from the investment of surplus operating capital
should be used.
Ms. Del Papa also commented on the incentive program spon-
sored by the State whereby State employees who offer sug-
gestions which save money or which improve productivity
are recognized. She suggested that the University should
have some kind of program along this line which would en-
courage suggestions for "red-tape cutting".
Ms. Del Papa also commended Chairman Cashell on his success
in raising matching money for the Nursing programs from the
Hospital Association.
Mr. Cashell explained that he had met with hospital admin-
istrators throughout the State and had encouraged their
participation with the University and with the Legislature
to provide supplemental funding for the Nursing programs.
Ms. Del Papa commented on a program which is being sponsored
by the Council for Advancement of Support of Education and
urged the Board to support the National Mindpower Campaign.
She requested a report by the August 3 meeting on what will
be done by the University of Nevada System to support this
program. After hearing from President Goodall about the
activity which is now occurring both at UNLV and UNR, she
asked that a System steering committee be appointed and be
prepared to report at the August 3 meeting. In the interim,
she requested that his steering committee meet with Dr.
Bersi to develop a plan. She also suggested that Mr. Mc
Bride be requested to attend a meeting in Washington, D. C.
in July (noting that he will be there on other business)
as the University's official representative, to participate
in the kick-off of this nationwide program.
Mr. Karamanos requested that the August 3rd agenda include
a discussion on the quality of the food service at UNR and
UNLV, and suggested that the contractor who provides this
service may not be in compliance with their contracts. He
requested that he be provided copies of the contracts for
review and it was agreed that the contracts would be for-
warded to the Chancellor's Office for review.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
06-12-1981