June 12-13, 1986
06-12-1986
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
June 12-13, 1986
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditorium
Student Union, University of Nevada-Reno.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert C. Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Mark Dawson, Deputy Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretry
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs John Fordham (DRI), Larry
Goodnight (WNCC), John Heise (CCCC), Phyllis Henderson (TMCC),
Donald Jessup (UNR), Gary Jones (UNLV), Jim Williams (Unit) and
Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 10:15 A.M.
on Thursday, June 12, 1986.
1. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held May 9,
1986.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in Ref.
C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approve forgiveness of a loan to NNCC in the amount of
$40,000. In 1984 NNCC borrowed $40,000 from its Capi-
tal Improvement Project Fund to replace the telephone
system. At that time it was anticipated the loan would
be replaced by savings generated from ownership of the
system. These savings have not materialized.
Mrs. Sparks moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepred agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Ms.
Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
Chairman Klaich introduced Governor Richard Bryan who sub-
mitted the following proclamation honoring TMCC President
V. James Eardley:
State of Nevada
A PROCLAMATION
By the Governor
WHEREAS, James Eardley has served the citizens of Nevada
for over 30 years as an educator and civic leader; and
WHEREAS, James Eardley was a major force in the founding
of comprehensive Community Colleges in Nevada and has
championed their 5-fold mission of occupational tech-
nical training, University parallel and pre-professional
programs, developmental education, community services
programs and counseling and guidance; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of James Eardley, Truckee
Meadows Community College has grown from an initial en-
rollment of 172 in 1971 to an enrollment of over 15,000
for the 1985/86 school year; and
WHEREAS, more than 80,000 people have been enriched
through their educational experiences at Truckee Meadows
Community College; and
WHEREAS, this enrichment is due to James Eardley's un-
failing concern for student success; and
WHEREAS, James Eardley's vision of the Community College
mission has been indelibly stamped on the atmosphere of
Community Colleges in Nevada;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD H. BRYAN, GOVERNOR OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim June 12, 1986, as
JAMES EARDLEY DAY
in Nevada and join friends and colleagues in wishing
him a most productive and fulfilling retirement.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be
affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 10th
day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and eighty-six.
Ms. Del Papa submitted the following resolution on behalf of
the Board of Regents and the University of Nevada System:
RESOLUTION #86-4
WHEREAS, V. James Eardley has served the State of Nevada
and its citizens for over 30 years in the field of edu-
cation, and
WHEREAS, he was among the early planners of the Commun-
ity College movement in Nevada and has become known as
the most outspoken proponent to Community Colleges in
Nevada, and
WHEREAS, he became the President of Truckee Meadows
Community College and through his skillful and able
hard work has guided Truckee Meadows Community College
to become an outstanding institution within the System,
and
WHEREAS, Jim Eardley strongly believes in educating
Nevadans at all levels to become productive citizens,
and
WHEREAS, Jim Eardley has announced his retirement effec-
tive June 30, 1986,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents
pays tribute to his accomplishments, extends its very
best wishes on his retirement, and firmly believes that
Jim Eardley will continue in his endeavors for education
and Nevada.
Given this 12th day of June, 1986 in Reno, Nevada.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Board of Regents reso-
lution for President Eardley. It was unanimously seconded
by all the members of the Board. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich introduced Dr. John Gwaltney, President-
elect at TMCC.
Vice President Richard Davies introduced newly elected ASUN
President Todd Plimpton.
President Maxson introduced Faculty Senate Chairman Gary
Jones and CSUN President Kirk Hendrick.
President Crowley introduced Faculty Senate Chairman Don
Jessup.
President Meacham introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman John Heise.
President Calabro introduced Faculty Senate Chairman Larry
Goodnight.
President Hidy introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman John Fordham.
President Eardley introduced Faculty Senate Chairman Phyllis
Henderson.
3. Approved the Appointment of Dean, Graduate School, UNLV
Approved the appointment of Dr. Ron Smith as Dean of the
Graduate School at UNLV, at a salary of $60,000, effective
July 1, 1986.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Ron
Smith to the position of Dean of the Graduate School at
UNLV, at a salary of $60,000, effective July 1, 1986. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
4. Approved Promotion to Emeritus Status
Approved the appointment of Robert Bersi as Chancellor Emer-
itus and Regents Professor, to be effective when he leaves
the position of Chancellor.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the promotion of Robert Bersi
as Chancellor Emeritus and Regents Professor, effective
when he leaves the position of Chancellor. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
5. Approved Regents Committee
Approved the following change in the Audit Committee:
Regent Joseph M. Foley, Chairman
Regent June F. Whitley
Regent Dorothy S. Gallagher
Regent Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the change in the Audit Com-
mittee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
6. Refinancing Bonds
The Bond Market would not produce the required savings as
approved by the Board; therefore, Deputy Chancellor Dawson
requested that, if necessary, an emergency meeting would
be called when market conditions are appropriate.
7. Approved Acceptance of Gift
A gift of $1,000,000 has been received from the Frances E.
Dant Estate for the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson requested acceptance of the gift
and, in accordance with the terms of the will, a determina-
tion of the manner in which the Medical School will use
these funds.
Chairman Klaich explained that the gift of $1,000,000 is a
partial distribution and that the final distribution is ex-
pected to be approximately $2 million. Mrs. Dant's will
specified that distribution of the gift was left to the
discretion of the Board of Regents for use by the School
of Medicine.
Ms. Del Papa moved to place the gift of $1,000,000 from the
Estate of Frances E. Dant into the University of Nevada
System Endowed Pool with the proportion of a number of the
shares of the pool being allocated to UNR on behalf of the
School of Medicine and, further, that the President of UNR
be responsible for approving the use of the distributed in-
come to benefit the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Ms. Del Papa, in support of her motion, stated that this is
the first $1,000,000 distributed from the estate of approxi-
mately $2,000,000 to the Board of Regents on behalf of the
School of Medicine. The magnitude of this gift is not often
received by the System. Mrs. Dant passed away leaving no
heirs and yet has left a legacy to the community and to the
State of Nevada, not only to the System, but also to several
other charitable organizations throughout the State. Ms.
Del Papa emphasized the importance of the Board of Regents'
appreciation and recognition to Mrs. Dant, because it is
that kind of recognition which encourages others to become
donors, to let others know of the need and the wonderful
things that can be done with this kind of legacy. It is
very important to build up the endowment pool in order for
the legacy to be enjoyed by future generations. Ms. Del
Papa suggested proposals be submitted for the second dis-
tribution for the benefit of the School of Medicine.
Chairman Klaich asked whether, if this gift is endowed, the
expenditures would be available to the School of Medicine
commencing with the 1986-87 fiscal year. Mrs. Brigham,
Endowment Director, replied that if the gift were endowed
immediately, it would earn 6% in the first quarter of the
fiscal year and distribution of the interest could be made
in September 1986 for that quarter.
President Crowley distributed a letter from Robert M.
Daugherty, Jr., Dean of the School of Medicine, as contain-
ed in Ref. E, filed with the permanent minutes. He dis-
cussed the Dean's proposal along with Vice President Davies'
review of that proposal. President Crowley stated that he
believes the System could realize greater benefits by spend-
ing the monies on the 3 new School of Medicine faculty pos-
itions. This kind of endeavor will attract high-quality
people for future research programs and gifts.
Dean Daugherty stated there were no other funds available
to fund the programs to attract these new faculty members
and that this would be a one-time expense. After one year,
the new faculty would receive grant funds. This recruitment
of new faculty would enhance the quality of research and the
School of Medicine.
Ms. Del Papa moved to reword the previous motion to allow
the current expenditures as outlined in Ref. E, and further,
to endow the residue of the estate gift so that the total
endowment would be in the approximate amount of $1,600,000
with the allowed expenditures proposed by Dean Daugherty
in the amount of $395,000. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
8. Approved Submission of Bill Drafts
Approved the Bill Draft Requests to be submitted to the
Legislative Counsel Bureau. General Counsel Klasic pre-
sented the following:
1. To provide for separate personnel policies and proce-
dures for post-doctoral fellows and physicians in the
UNS residency training program.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the above bill draft.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
2. To redefine the words "Board" and "University" in the
University Securities Law to provide that the Board of
Regents and the UNS are instrumentalities of the State.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the above bill draft. Ms.
Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
3. To clarify the constitutional authority of the Board of
Regents to borrow funds which are to be repaid by monies
not appropriated by the Legislature.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the above bill draft. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
4. To clarify the definition of the unclassified staff of
the UNS and to standardize references to the staff in
the NRS.
Mrs. Kenney move approval of the above bill draft. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
5. To repeal the prohibition against admitting students to
the UNS who are under 15 years old and other matters
relating thereto.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the above bill draft.
Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
6. To include the UNS General Counsel in the statutory
definition of the term "official attorney" for the legal
defense of State Officers and employees employed by the
UNS.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the above bill draft.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
7. To repeal the provision in NRS 463.385 which transfers
unappropriated balances in the Capital Construction
Fund for Higher Education on August 1 of each year to
the State General Fund.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the above bill draft. Mr.
Karamanos seconded. Motion carried.
8. To list the Community Colleges as institutions of the
University of Nevada, along with UNR and UNLV.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the above bill draft.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich directed the Legislative Liaison Committee
to respond to all bill drafts and submit copies of all bill
drafts to the members of the Board of Regents. He reminded
the staff and institutions that all requests for bill drafts
for UNS must go through this established procedure and re-
quested General Counsel Klasic to notify all Campuses of
this procedure.
9. Report on the System Compensation Committee
In March, 1986 the System Compensation Committee presented a
a report and policy recommendations for salaries for the
1987-89 biennial budget request. The Board requested that
costs be attached to the recommendations. Mr. Gordon Goch-
nour, Chairman of the Committee, presented a report stating
that the UNS Compensation Committee, with the endorsement of
the Council of Presidents, recommends the adoption of 3
major goals:
1. Expansion of the legislatively funded merit pool to in-
clude all UNS professional employees.
2. Adoption of the following comparison groups:
A. 51 principal land grant Universities for UNR and
UNLV comparison.
B. A random sample of 47 medium enrollment urban Com-
munity Colleges for Community College comparison.
3. A UNS salary goal of the top quartile of the comparison
groups.
Assuming the adoption of these 3 goals, the Committee rec-
ommended a State legislative funding package of 5% per year
of the biennium (10% total) to be distributed as determined
by each Campus. This will allow the UNS to begin movement
toward the goal of the top quartile in salaries for profes-
sional staff.
The Board reviewed comparative statistics illustrating the
comparison of UNR and UNLV professional salaries to 51
principal land grant Universities, and Nevada's 4 Community
Colleges. The purpose of the comparisons was to demonstrate
what percentage of pay increases would be necessary to place
Nevada's faculty salaries in the upper quartile of the com-
parison groups. The proposed salary increases would move
UNS from the median ranges toward the top quartile. See
Ref. F.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that in order for the in-
stitutions to maintain the median, UNR would need a 4.3%
increase for the biennium, UNLV a 5.8% increase for the bi-
ennium, CCCC a 5.3% increase for the biennium and TMCC a
7.9% increase for the biennium to be granted by the Legis-
lature. UNS is requesting a 10% increase for the 1987-89
biennium to begin moving towards the top quartile. The cost
for the biennium budget is $1.6 million to extend the merit
pool for non-teaching and $10.4 million for the 5% raise
per year, which totals $12 million for the biennium. The
request was $49 million submitted to the last Legislature
for the 1985-87 biennium.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the report of the System Com-
pensation Committee. Mr. Karamanos seconded. Motion car-
ried.
10. Approved the Cooperative Agreement, School of Medicine
Approved the cooperative agreement between the Board of
Regents and the Department of Human Resources for the fol-
lowing:
On January 10, 1986, the Board of Regents approved a
cooperative agreement between the Department of Human
Resources and the Board of Regents for the remainder
of the 1985-86 fiscal year, in which the School of
Medicine appointed a faculty member who also would
serve as Medical Program Coordinator of the Mental
Health Institute, with the Department paying the em-
ployee's salary and fringe benefits. This new agree-
ment covers the 1986-87 fiscal year. Nevada law re-
quires the approval by the governing bodies of each
party to an intergovernmental cooperative agreement.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the cooperative agreement
with the Department of Human Resources. Mrs. Kenney sec-
onded. Motion carried.
11. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Ms. Del Papa, seconded by Mr. Karamanos, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profes-
sional competence or physical or mental health of a person
in accordance with NRS 241.030.
Mr. Kirk Hendrick, CSUN President, introduced Vice President Mike
Muir and Senate President Jeff Chadwell.
12. Progress Report on Development of the 1987-89 Biennial
Budget Request
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented a progress report on the
1987-89 Biennial Budget Request. He outlined the 5 pri-
orities within the request as follows:
In the Enhancement Budget under Priority 1, the Board
is requested to approve the salary and merit package
as outlined by the System Compensation Committee.
Priority 2 will contain the budget for the formula ex-
pansion to include support service as outlined by the
Legislative Committee to Study Funding for Higher Edu-
cation.
Priority 3 will contain the instructional enhancement.
Priority 4 will contain the non-instructional enhance-
ment including a request to complete the Administrative
System Enhancement (ASE) project.
Priority 5 will contain new program requests.
Ms. Del Papa moved to expand the merit pool for all profes-
sional employees as outlined in the System Compensation
Committee recommendation, to increase professional salaries
5% per year, and to set the UNS Salary Goal at the top
quartile of the comparison groups. Mrs. Gallager seconded.
Motion carried.
13. Approved Compensation Schedule, UNR
Approved the proposed 1986-87 salary schedules for academic
and administrative faculty at UNR as contained in Ref. C,
filed with the permanent minutes. The 1985-86 ranges for
both have been adjusted upward to protect real income in
accordance with the model approved by the Board in June,
1985.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the compensation schedule at
UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approved Compensation Schedules, UNS
Approved the compensation schedules as contained in Ref. D,
filed with the permanent minutes. These schedules reflect
the 5% pay raise approved by the 1985 Legislature to be
effective July 1, 1986.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the compensation schedules
for UNS. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
15. Approved Administrative Salaries
Salaries for Administrators reporting to an Officer, and
professional staff at Step 20+, who are being recommended
for an increase in excess of the adjustment to the approved
salary schedule, require Board approval. All other profes-
sional salaries are determined by the responsible Officer.
All perquisites and terms are to continue at the approved
level except as indicated.
1985-86 1986-87
Salary Salary
UNR
Amato, H. $ 62,500 $ 68,700
Ault, C. 0 56,700**
Barnes, R. 55,000 59,400
Dankworth, R. 63,500 68,600
Daugherty, R. 100,500 110,500
Davies, R. 68,500 75,400
Dhingra, A. 68,500 75,400**
Dickens, R. 30,000 33,000
Ferguson, N. 55,000 60,500
Gamble, S. 35,500 39,000
Jones, B. 66,000 72,600
Krenkel, P. 61,000 33,500*
Linn, T. 56,500 62,200
Manning, J. 42,500 46,800
Meyers, F. 59,000 64,900
Morehouse, H. 57,000 62,700
Nellor, J. 62,500 67,500
Page, P. 64,000 70,400
Schrum, M. 61,500 67,700
Taranik, J. 63,500 69,900
Wallace, S. 56,500 62,200
Donovan, R. 55,804 57,897***
Gillette, P. 50,352 52,340
Schilling, J. 58,991 61,174
Spencer, J. 38,743 40,680
*Dean Peter Krenkel will be on leave from July 1, to
December 31, 1986 and will become Professor of Civil
Engineering in January, 1987. His recommended salary
for 6 months is $33,500.
**3-year contract, July 1, 1986, UNS Code Section 5.4.2.
***EPR (Employer Paid Retirement) Employees. Actual con-
tracts will reflect reduced salaries as required by the
EPR requirements.
UNLV
Unrue, J. C. 68,500 74,665
Westfall, H. 67,000 72,025
Rivera, L. 67,000 72,025
Andersen, D. 60,830 65,402
Emerson, D. 61,194 65,794
Marshall, D. 56,967 61,315
Michel, M. a. 58,967 63,350
Pohl, N. 0 70,000
Vallen, J. 59,268 64,231
Wright, T. 57,720 62,606
Lujan, J. 35,520 38,006
Raschko, L. 40,200 43,019
Rothermel, B. 61,204 65,988
Jacobs, N. J. 24,420 26,862
Deacon, M. D. 48,193 52,103
Crawford, J. 56,679 61,023
Golding, L. A. 53,767 58,644
Iyer, Ashok 38,674 42,208
Ladkany, S. 40,965 44,913
Mc Cullough, J. B. 49,628 52,266
Moujaes, S. 38,756 42,194
Nietling, L. 39,574 51,263
Roske, R. 50,976 53,629
Saville, A. 51,088 55,257
Stevens, W. 50,805 56,002
Verma, S. 60,471 64,495
DRI
Gold, A. 65,712 69,000*
Fenske, P. 65,712 69,000*
Hoffer, T. 64,764 68,004*
Irwin-Williams, C. 58,584 61,512*
Osmond, B. 60,276 63,288*
Warburton, J. 65,712 69,000*
Winterberg, F. 61,176 64,236
Wagner, S. (.75 FTE) 22,000 38,505
Doherty, J. 40,752 42,792
Wilson, D. 27,612 29,964
*Eligible for 15% of base salary under the DRI executive
bonus plan; employer paid retirement.
CCCC
Balboni, A. 47,786 53,931
Thomas-Sims, J. 44,373 52,000
Brown, T. 38,989 44,000
Fiant, R. 38,684 44,000
Gochnour, G. 35,830 43,500
Regan, J. 28,444 35,602
Hoggard, D. 40,305 45,488
Sauer, M. 33,807 38,155
Rawson, R. 63,164 67,980*
*Includes one merit step that has just been awarded and
calculated.
NNCC
*Aiazzi, S. 41,899 45,040
Greenhaw, C. 47,000 50,525
Karr, J. 41,443 44,550
*EPR Employee. Actual contract will reflect reduced
salary as required by the EPR requirements.
TMCC
*Gubanich, R. 48,000 50,400
*Gould, E. 48,000 50,400
Remington, R. 48,000 50,400
*Hillygus, G. (.50 FTE) 20,236(1.00 FTE)42,495
Wilkins, D. 41,679 42,672
*EPR Employees. Actual contracts will reflect reduced
salaries as required by the EPR requirements.
WNCC
Davies, W. 45,158 48,930
*Dondero, M. 45,158 48,930
Garmon, J. 45,158 48,930
*EPR Employee. Actual contract will reflect reduced
salary as required by the EPR requirements.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the administrative salaries
other than the Officers and Chancellor's staff, as presented
above. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Officers and Chancellor's Staff
Crowley, J. N. $ 87,000 $112,000
Maxson, R. C. 105,450 112,000*
Hidy, G. 68,000 71,400
Meacham, P. 65,000 69,875
Berg, W. 65,000 69,875
Gwaltney, J. 0 69,875
Calabro, A. 65,000 69,875
Bersi, R. M. 87,000 87,000
Dawson, M. 64,500 69,500
Sparks, R. 63,000 68,500
Fox, W. 58,000 66,000
Klasic, D. 54,000 58,000
Moser, M. L. 34,500 37,500
Case, L. 62,500 67,000
Stetter, J. 43,375 48,000
*Base = one-time merit bonus of $9,500.
Mrs. Sparks, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee,
indicated that most salary increases were based on 7.5%.
Chairman Klaich pointed out that although President Maxson's
base salary is large, the one-time merit bonus is more than
2.5% which he did not receive last year when other salary
increases were approved. The Legislature would like equity
and parity of salaries among Presidents, but salaries should
be viewed on an individual basis. The Board intends to re-
view each President's salary, which may result in changes
in the future.
Mr. Foley agreed with the Officer and Chancellor's staff
salary recommendations, but questioned the merit bonus for
President Maxson. He felt this did not result in equity
between the University Presidents. It was brought to the
attention of the Board that President Crowley's salary in-
crease does not cover the low salary he received in years
past; Mr. Foley did not feel the one-time merit bonus for
President Maxson was fair.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the administrative salaries
of the Officers and Chancellor's staff and the one-time
bonus for President Maxson. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Mr.
Foley voted no. Motion carried.
16. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Approved the following recommendation for promotion or as-
signment to rank as forwarded by the institution President.
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the following motion, effective July 1, 1986:
Terry J. Knapp
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the promotion or assignment to
rank at UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
17. Information Only - Recommendation for Promotion and Tenure
The following recommendation for promotion and tenure has
been forwarded to the Board for consideration. This is an
information item only, with Board action scheduled for the
August 28-29, 1986 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended promotion and tenure, effective July 1, 1986.
He indicated that this action is not for the Athletic
Director position, but for the teaching aspect of Dr.
Rothermel's position:
Bradley J. Rothermal
18. Approved Emeritus Status, CCCC
Approved those nominated for emeritus standing effective
upon their retirement:
Norma Morrison
Edwin Horn
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the emeritus appointments
at CCCC. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved the Use of Capital Improvement Fees, UNLV
Approved two capital improvement projects as follows:
1. Storage Building, Thomas and Mack Center - This building
is needed to accommodate the storage needs of various
activities, such as the Nationals Finals Rodeo held in
December of each year. The estimated cost of this
building is $117,000 and would be funded from the Capi-
tal Improvement Fund and paid back by Thomas and Mack
Center by a loan, with interest, over a period not to
exceed 5 years.
2. Storm Drainage Project for the Southwest Side of the
Campus - To provide for drainage of storm water from
the west side of Swenson. It will cost approximately
$85,000 to install 1700 feet of reinforced concrete
pipe. This will enable the University to fill in the
detention basins which run along Tropicana Avenue.
Inasmuch as these are capital construction projects, Presi-
dent Maxson also requested permission to seek approval from
the State Public Works Board and the Interim Finance Commit-
tee.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval to use Capital Improvement Fees
at UNLV for the above projects and to seek approval as re-
quired by law. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
20. Report on Reorganization of Scholarship Program, UNR
President Crowley presented a report on the reorganization
of the scholarship program which will occur by July 1, 1986.
These changes are the result of the retirement of the pro-
gram director.
President Crowley reported that Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Direc-
tor of Scholarships at UNR, is retiring on June 30, 1986. A
Scholarship Board, Chaired by Dr. Bill Wallace, Associate
Dean of the College of Arts and Science, has been created to
establish policy on the criteria for awarding scholarships,
develop a new scholarship program, select the recipients,
and award scholarships on a fair and equitable basis. The
7-member committee includes two faculty members, a student
recommended by ASUN, a member of the Enrollment Planning
Group, who is also an Administrator of the University, and
one of the Washoe County High School counselors, along with
a variety of consultants.
UNR will be launching new programs this next year: 1) Fo-
cusing on National Merit Scholars; 2) Programs focused on
the high school so that scholarships will be available to
those high schools who will choose recepients; 3) A Student
Leadership Program focused on high school leaders; i. e.,
student body officers, Boys' State and Girls' State repre-
sentatives. The National Merit and high school scholarships
will be renewable each year, making a 4-year commitment pro-
viding the performance is satisfactory. The National Merit
program will begin in 1986, while the other program will
probably begin in 1987.
Chairman Klaich relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Kenney.
21. Assignment of Lease, UNR
Approved the assignment of a lease to the Tonopah Divide
Mining Company.
On August 10, 1979, UNR entered into an agreement whereby
the Mammoth #3 mining claim in Tonopah was leased to a Mr.
Everett Berg, dba Falcon Exploration Company. The term of
the lease agreement is for 20 years, with an option to ex-
tend for an additional 20 years, with the proviso that the
terms and conditions can be modified by UNR. The lease
called for $250 per year, plus 5% of net smelter returns.
Mr. Berg requested that his interest be assigned to the
Tonopah Divide Mining Company, whose mining properties sur-
round Mammoth #3. Tonopah Divide Mining Company has agreed
to raise the minimum rental fee by $25 each year, beginning
August 10, 1986, to effect this assignment as provided by
paragraph 11 of the lease agreement.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the assignment of lease at
UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Easement, UNR
Approved an easement for Nevada Bell. The easement is for a
strip of land 20 feet x 2 feet, located at the Main Station
Field Laboratory. Nevada Bell proposes to place an anchor
to support an existing pole, located 25 feet from an exist-
ing water line. It currently has a project to place addi-
tional telephone cable facilities to provide relief for the
Edison Industrial Park in Reno. The real property involved
is situated within a portion of the west 1/2 of Section 16,
Township 19 North, Range 20 East, Washoe County.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the easement for Nevada Bell
at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved to Obtain a Loan for the Purchase of Land, UNR
Approved to obtain a loan of up to $400,000 to purchase
land.
In November, 1982 the Board authorized the purchase of land
to the north of Lawlor Events Center, and a number of par-
cels in the area have been acquired. UNR has an option to
purchase 4 additional parcels at a reasonable price. The
loan would be repaid over a 4- or 5-year period from the
Capital Improvement Fund.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval to obtain a loan for the pur-
chase of land at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
24. Approved the Appointment, Acting Dean, College of Engineer-
ing, UNR
Approved the appointment of Dr. Jon A. Epps as Acting Dean
of the College of Engineering at UNR at a salary of $64,720,
effective July 1, 1986.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of Dr. Jon A. Epps as Acting
Dean of the College of Engineering at UNR, at a salary of
$64,720, effective July 1, 1986. Mrs. Sheerin seconded.
Motion carried.
25. Approved the Parking and Traffic Regulations, UNR
Approved the following amendment to the Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 13, Part A, Section 2(17), Parking and Traffic Regu-
lations, UNR:
17. Meter and Coin Opertated Zone. No vehicle shall
occupy a space at a meter or coin operated area
without depositing the correct amount of money
and/or displaying the proper ticket on the dash
of the vehicle for the time needed. Vehicles
displaying a current University parking permit may
park in metered or coin operating zones without
paying between the hours of 8:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.
on instructional days only (Jot Travis Student
Union Lot being the exception). Persons display-
ing a current University parking permit may park
in the Jot Travis Student Union lot without pay-
ing from 8:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M. on instructional
days, and at all other hours on weekends and holi-
days, persons not displaying a current University
parking permit must pay.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing Parking and Traffic Regulations at UNR. Ms. Del Papa
seconded. Motion carried.
26. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held June 12, 1986, were made by Regent Joseph Foley, Chair-
man.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the University of Nevada System Payroll De-
partment, July 1, 1984 through September 30, 1985.
(See reference material filed in the Regents Office.)
The recommendations have been instituted except for the
support functions, which include improving management
and employing additional staff. Recruitment is under
way for a director, and additional staff is being re-
quested in the biennial budget.
(2) Information Only - In March, 1986 the Board received
the audit report for the Lawlor Events Center, Univer-
sity of Nevada-Reno, for July 1, 1984 through June 30,
1985. Follow up responses to the recommenations are
filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
27. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held June 12, 1986, were made by Regent
Carolyn Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved DRI's Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year End-
ing June 30, 1987. See Ref. B-1, filed in the Regents
Office.
(2) Approved the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 15.3, College Inn Student Rates. An increase
in the room and board rates for the College Inn is
needed for the 1986-87 school year. Rates were not
raised for 1985-86, and these proposed rates represent
an increase of slightly less than 5%.
Room and Board Per Semester Rates
1984-85 1986-87
Single - 15 meals $1,365 $1,430
Double, Regular - 15 meals 1,298 1,360
Large Double - 15 meals 1,358 1,420
Double Suite - 15 meals 1,458 1.525
(3) Approved the following changes in the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 10, Student Fees - Medical
School. Fees would increase approximately 10% at the
School of Medicine, effective for the Fall semester
of 1986. The last increase in fees was in 1984, and
costs have risen significantly since that time.
UNR Medical Students
(in-state) per semester $2,300
UNR Medical Students
(out-of-state) per semester $5,450
(4) At the March 13, 1986 Board of Regents meeting, approv-
al was given for the $38,500 cash sale of the coopera-
tive apartment from the Pittman Estate, located in Las
Vegas. The buyer has asked for terms and the following
has been negotiated:
1. Sale Price - $40,000
2. Down Payment - $17,500
3. Terms - Balance of $22,500 to be payable at 10%
amortized over 10 years.
Approved the sale of the apartment for UNR.
(5) Approved the utilization of the capital improvement
project funds at CCCC for the following projects:
1. 2,400 Sq. Ft. of Additional
Classroom Space $175,000
General classroom space is needed badly, and two
areas are being considered. One is the existing
sundeck located near the LTC and the other is
located off of the south main hall close to the
Planetarium. Cost would be the decisive factor
for the location.
2. Parking Lot Lighting Retrofit $ 25,000
Retrofit would include fixture replacement on
specific poles to include 1000 watt, high pressure
sodium bulbs. The second part would include the
replacement of existing bulbs to high pressure
sodium bulbs that require specific design to be
able to fit existing moguls and transformer output.
3. Cafeteria Furniture $ 20,000
Need to order more furniture to provide more seat-
ing and to retile entire cafeteria to assist with
sound abatement.
4. Matching Funds for Energy Grant $ 15,000
Received $39,580 from Federal Government for imple-
menting two energy conservation measures. Funds
are needed for the matching portion of the grant.
(6) Approved the following changes in the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 13, Residence Hall and Food
Service Rates at UNLV as follows:
Combined Board & Room Regular Semester
19 meals per week $ 1,335
deposit per semester 25 per semester
Private Room Supplement 250 per semester
Damage Deposit 25 per semester
Summer Session (room only) 186 per session
Summer Session (private room supple.) 30 per session
*January Mini-Term (4 weeks) 160 per session
Room Only 8 per day
*Effective January, 1984
(7) Approved spending $5000 from the Regents Special Proj-
ects Account for the National Youth Sports Program,
which is to be held on the UNLV Campus. This proposal
was not included for consideration in June, 1986.
President Maxson said this is a one-time request, and
UNLV will include it in its budget in the future.
(8) Approved spending $5000 for modifications to the phone
system for the new building at NNCC. See Ref. B-9,
filed in the Regents Office.
(9) Vice Chancellor Sparks presented a review of the 1986-
87 Operating Budget, which was distributed at the meet-
ing and is filed in the Regents Office. Approved the
1986-87 Operating Budget with the inclusion of the
self-supporting budget for Radiological-Toxicological
Safety Board.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Del Papa
seconded. Motion carried.
28. Report and Recommendation of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendation of the Investment Committee
meeting, held June 12, 1986, were made by Regent Frankie Sue
Del Papa, Chairman.
(1) Approved a proposed agreement with Sanford Bernstein to
allow it to trade in futures in the bond account. The
agreement will limit futures trading to 25% of the bond
account, all of which will be fully collateralized.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tion of the Investment Committee. Ms. Del Papa seconded.
Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich returned and resumed the gavel.
29. Report and Recommendation of the Legislative Liaison
Committee
A report and recommendation of the Legislative Liaison Com-
mittee meeting, held June 12, 1986, were made by Regent
Dorothy Gallagher, Chairman.
(1) At the May meeting, Presidents were asked to name rep-
resentatives from their Campuses for a Statewide legis-
lative support committee.
The committee is as follows:
Kenny Guinn - CCCC
Art Glaser - NNCC
Paul Bible - TMCC
Pete Rice - WNCC
David Clark - DRI
Conrad Ryan - DRI
Barry Becker - UNLV
Robert Pearce - UNR
Dorothy S. Gallager - Regent
Joseph M. Foley - Regent
Joan Kenney - Regent
Daniel J. Klaich - Regent
Mark Dawson - Staff
Ron Sparks - Staff
Mary Lou Moser - Staff
Pamela Galloway - Staff
The committee agreed that the Chairman would contact
each member by letter. Meeting dates for the full com-
mittee were suggested for August in conjunction with
the Board meeting, and again in October or November
prior to the opening of the Legislative Session.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
30. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held June 12, 1986, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin, Chairman.
The newly appointed student representative is Mr. Todd
Plimpton, ASUN President.
(1) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an AAS degree in
Court Reporting at CCCC, as contained in Ref. AA-1,
filed in the Regents Office.
The curriculum will consist of 64 credits, 32 of which
will be in the field of Office Administration. 3 new
courses in Office Administration will be developed, and
all other courses are in place. A 40-hour internship
will be required during the final semester.
The 4th year budget request will be $49,000 and in-
cludes one full-time faculty member, adjunct salaries,
and operating costs. Exisiting equipment and facili-
ties are adequate.
The date of implementation will be August, 1986.
This program meets a need in the Las Vegas area, and
Clark County Community College has developed a sound
curriculum to offer such a program. Accreditation for
the AAS in Court Reporting will be sought through the
National Shorthand Reporters Association.
Dr. Alan Balboni, Dean of Educational Services at CCCC,
stated that there were no other court reporting pro-
grams within the System, and that court reporters have
been receiving training from private schools within
Nevada.
There was discussion regarding requiring a second lan-
guage for this degree. Ms. Mary Williams, Director of
the Business Division at CCCC, said that for Interna-
tional Business a second language is a necessity. The
Committee directed CCCC to include foreign language as
an elective to the program. This addition will not in-
crease staff or change the budget request.
(2) Approved the Phase I Proposal for a Ph. D. in Anthro-
pology at UNR, as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the
Regents Office.
This degree will be a cooperative program between the
Department of Anthropology and the Desert Research In-
stitute Social Science Center. It will focus on an-
thropology and archaeology of the Great Basin and the
Far West. Students will concentrate on environmental
archaeology, historic archaeology, ethnohistory and
cultural anthropology. The program will include exist-
ing graduate courses, directed tutorial study and dis-
sertation research.
Enrollment will consist of a small number of carefully
selected students. By emphasizing the tutorial aspect,
and using existing facilities and faculty from both the
Anthropology Department and DRI, this degree can be
implemented with a small investment. A request is be-
ing made for $10,000 to support DRI faculty teaching
and $7,500 for an additional teaching assistant.
The Anthropology Department has received national rec-
ognition for its research and teaching of the anthro-
pology of the Great Basin and the Far West. In the
1983 UNR Comprehensive Program Review, it was recom-
mended that the Anthropology program be expanded and
enhanced.
It is anticipated that students will be drawn from
government agencies, private consulting companies and
Community College faculties. Funding will be sought
from University allocations, foundation funds and
federal grants.
Professor Don Fowler, Anthropology Department at UNR,
submitted a handout explaining the strengths of the
program, a major contribution from Nevada for a
Smithsonian Encyclopedia on the Southwest and the
Great Basin, and the internship program offered to
students from the private sector.
Mr. Karmanos moved approval of report and recommendations of
the Academic Affairs Committee. Ms. Del Papa seconded.
Motion carried.
31. Emergency Item: Request to Obtain Loan, WNCC
President Calabro requested approval to consider an emergen-
cy item on the agenda to negotiate a loan to construct a
building at WNCC. If addressed at the August Board meeting,
the building would not be ready by the time the Fall semes-
ter convenes.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept an emergency item concerning
the use of Capital Improvement Fees to construct a building
at WNCC. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
The Board of Regents accepted a metal building as a gift at
the June 27-28, 1985 meeting. The State Public Works Board
has approved construction and the equipment has been order-
ed. Construction would take approximately a month. Presi-
dent Calabro requested authorization to negotiate a loan
not to exceed $80,000 construction. Capital Improvement
Project Funds will be used to repay the loan over a 5-year
period.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the request to obtain a loan
at WNCC. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
32. Report on Capital Improvement Requests, DRI and UNR
Presidents Hidy and Crowley, along with several staff mem-
bers, presented a review of the capital improvement requests
for their institutions. These requests are contained in the
1987-91 System request approved by the Board and submitted
to the Public Works Board.
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
06-12-1986