June 17-18, 1977
06-17-1977
Pages 1-23
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
June 17, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan (for part of the meeting)
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos (for part of the meeting)
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler
President Charles R. Donnelly
President Max Milam
President Lloyd P. Smith
General Counsel Larry Lessly
Mr. Dick Belaustegui (Unit)
Mr. George Eversull (CCCC)
Mr. Robert Hill (WNCC/S)
Dr. Paul Page (UNR)
Dr. Clarence Ray (UNLV)
Mr. Scott Lorenz (CSUN)
Mr. Nick Rossi (ASUN)
Mr. Andy Guardia (ASWNCC/N)
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 13, 1977, were
submitted for approval with addition of the following
actions which were taken by the Board but omitted in the
typing of the minutes:
56. State Science Advisor
Chancellor Humphrey reported that SB 197 had been
passed by the 1977 Legislature. This provides for
a State Science Advisor, to be appointed by the
Governor from a list of one-year sabbatical leave
applicants acceptable to the Board of Regents.
Dr. Humphrey recommended that the Board consider
applications at the June Meeting for a special sab-
batical leave for 1977-78 for this purpose. He
further recommended that qualified, eligible facul-
ty be urged to apply in order that this new avenue
of University-State government cooperation may be
utilized.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
57. Approval of Fund Transfer, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the follow-
ing fund transfer from the Contingency Reserve,
Statewide Programs:
#77-190 $5,000 to the Center for Business and
Economic Research to provide for letters
of appointment for professional staff for
research.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by
Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
58. Proposed Amendment to Regulations for Tuition
Charges
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in 1972, the
Board authorized participation by UNR in the
National Student Exchange Program. Under this
program, Nevada students may attend participating
institutions in other states and have the nonresi-
dent tuition waived. In return, UNR accepts an
equal number of out-of-state students on the same
basis. UNLV also participates in the program. Dr.
Humphrey noted that when the Board authorized
participation in the program, it was stipulated
that the maximum of six tuition waivers which would
be provided annually would be allocated from within
the existing number available under the provision
of NRS 396.540, which allows tuition waivers to
"students from other states and foreign countries,
not to exceed a number equal to three percent of
the total matriculated enrollment of students for
the last preceding Fall semesters."
Chancellor Humphrey reported that interest in the
program is continuing and it is believed desirable
that the number not be limited to six per Campus.
It is also considered desirable that the grants-
in-aid which are reserved for these students be
released to other qualified nonresidents.
President Milam and President Baepler requested
that the regulations for Tuition Charges (Chapter
21, Title 4, Board of Regents Handbook) be amended
so that out-of-state students who come to Nevada
through the NSE Program would comprise a third cat-
egory of students who would not be assessed out-of-
state tuition. Members of the Armed Forces sta-
tioned in Nevada and Nevada public school teachers
presently comprise the other categories of students
who are not assessed out-of-state tuition, regard-
less of residency. The following amendment to the
Handbook was proposed:
Section 12. A student who is attending the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas or the
University of Nevada, Reno through the
National Student Exchange program shall
be entitled to classification as an in-
state student for tuition purposes, and
for tuition purposes only, during the
time of the exchange. Time spent in
Nevada while a student is on exchange
shall not be counted toward satisfying
the resident requirement as described in
Paragraph 4 of these Regulations nor
shall such enrollment be included in the
"date of matriculation" for evaluation
of residency.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by
Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
59. Faculty Travel Fund, UNR
President Milam reported that UNR has received
$6,552.91 from the estate of Marion Lombard Hooton,
and noted that there is $6,268.50 available from
the Leslie and Alberta Harrington gift. Both funds
are unrestricted except that they are for the bene-
fit of UNR. Dr. Milam requested that these funds
be transferred to a UNR Faculty Travel Fund to be
used for necessary and desirable out-of-state
travel by faculty.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
In discussing the minutes of the May 13 meeting, it was
noted that Item 26 dealing with the ROTC Program at UNR
contained a note which placed a different interpretation
on the intent of the motion than was understood by those
voting in favor of the motion and it was suggested that it
would be appropriate that the matter be reconsidered.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the minutes as submitted with
the exception of the item dealing with the ROTC. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Dr. Anderson moved for reconsideration of the previous
action concerning ROTC. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
President Milam noted that the interpretation placed on the
motion by Dr. Lombardi indicated that his intent was that
ROTC be mandatory for both male and female students. Dr.
Milam suggested that reconsideration was appropriate and
presented the following points in support of his recommenda-
tion that Military Science be voluntary:
1) Despite allegations to the contrary, the UNR ROTC pro-
gram is of high quality. This is evidenced by the high
scores received by our students in the ROTC Advanced
Camp at Fort Lewis each Summer, by the high percentage
of our commissionees who receive active duty assignments
(87.5% last year, as compared to around 22% nationally),
and the excellent reports we receive back on those
students after they go on active duty.
2) The program currently is hampered by certain factors,
including the physical quarters occupied by the program,
various recruitment problems, and the mandatory feature
which creates sufficient peer pressure to discourage
even those students who otherwise would continue into
the advanced program.
3) It was planned to move the ROTC program into the remod-
eled gym. While it appears now that this may be neither
feasible nor desirable, the University still is commit-
ted to upgrading the physical facilities available to
the ROTC program.
4) We plan to accompany the voluntary program with a vigor-
ous recruitment program in the high schools and an ex-
panded exposure to ROTC as part of our orientation
program.
President Milam stated that he believed the net result would
be a strengthening of the program, both as to quality and as
to the number of graduates. Should these results not occur,
and should the University be in imminent danger of losing
the program as a result of eliminating the mandatory aspect,
President Milam stated that he would recommend at that time
the reinstatement of the requirement without the "Military
A" option.
A memorandum from ASUN President Mc Caskill was distributed,
in which Mr. Mc Caskill urged the Board to reconsider its
action and eliminate mandatory Military Science.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the ROTC program be made voluntary,
effective Fall, 1978, with the conditions as outlined by
President Milam for reinstatement should the program be in
danger of being lost, and that the status and success of the
program be reviewed in one year from the date of its be-
coming voluntary. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mrs.
Knudtsen, Miss Mason
No - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. Ross
(Mr. Karamanos was not present)
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Presi-
dents was recommended (report identified as Ref. 2 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
3. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
May 13, 1977 were submitted with a recommendation that the
actions of the Committee be confirmed (minutes identified
as Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
4. Installation of New Roof on Tonopah Hall, UNLV
President Baepler requested authorization for the expendi-
ture of approximately $20,000 from Corporate Trusts #35-02
and #35-03, Repair and Replacement Fund for Tonopah Hall
and Dining Commons, for the installation of a new roof on
Tonopah Hall. He noted that there is currently a balance
of $59,000 in these funds, of which not less than $30,000
should be retained for emergencies. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
5. Authority to Receive Income
President Baepler reported that UNLV will soon advance a
Phase I proposal for a master's degree program in Hotel
Administration. In anticipation of such a program, the
College of Hotel Administration has received pledges from
Las Vegas hotels of gifts totaling $200,000, and $10,000
has recently been paid by the MGM Hotel. Dr. Baepler re-
quested authority to establish a special fund to receive
these gifts and asked that the fund receive the interest
from its investment. Should the proposed master's program
not be approved when presented, the money will be returned
to the donors. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
6. Union Board and CSUN
President Baepler requested that his recommendation included
with the agenda that the Moyer Student Union Board be sepa-
rated from CSUN, effective July 1, 1977, be deferred until
the November meeting.
Mr. Ross moved that the matter be deferred until November.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
7. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following trans-
fers from the Contingency Reserve:
#77-023 $2,500 to the President's Office to provide for a
letter of appointment for Mr. Lorne Seidman, as
special legal counsel to the President.
#77-029 $3,543 to Graduate College Professional Salaries
to provide for a letter of appointment for the
Acting Graduate Dean for part of May and the month
of June.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
8. Request for Declaration of Financial Exigency, CCCC
President Donnelly requested that the Board declare a state
of financial exigency for the Administrative Services area
of Clark County Community College. He noted that in the
1977-78 budget, the Administrative Services area has been
incorporated into Business and Accounting Services under
Institutional Support. The positions of Executive Dean and
Associate Dean of Administration have been eliminated, along
with two classified positions. In addition, he noted,
$243,887 will be transferred from Clark County Community
College to Business Center, North. Dr. Donnelly stated that
the positions affected by the declaration of the financial
exigency will be relocated within the Division if possible.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
9. Proposed Changes for Community College Division
President Donnelly recommended the following title changes
within the Community College Division, effective July 1,
1977:
(1) Community College Division to Nevada Community
Colleges.
(2) Clark County Community College to Southern Nevada
Community College.
(3) Western Nevada Community College/South to Western
Nevada Community College.
(4) Western Nevada Community College/North to Washoe
Community College.
(5) The title of the Executive Dean at WNCC/N to Executive
Vice President.
President Donnelly suggested that "Nevada Community Col-
leges" more appropriately describes the nature of this
Division than does the present title, noting that the
Community Colleges would continue to be a separate Division
of the University of Nevada System. He further noted that
Clark County Community College serves 4 southern counties,
not just one, and he believed that Southern Nevada Commu-
nity College more aptly describes the wide geographical
range of that College.
Dr. Donnelly stated that for all practical purposes WNCC has
been split into two Colleges with only a name change needed
to complete the separation. The South Campus now covers
seven rural counties, so Western Nevada Community College
is considered to be the most appropriate title for that
College. The North Campus now serves only Washoe County,
so Washoe Community College aptly describes that Campus's
service area.
Dr. Donnelly recommended that the Executive Dean at the
North Campus, who serves as the chief executive officer of
that Campus and serves the same role as the three Executive
Vice Presidents, be given the same title.
Mr. Ross expressed opposition to the recommended name
changes, suggesting that President Donnelly was trying to
urbanize the Community Colleges to the disadvantage of the
rural areas. Dr. Anderson expressed concern that separation
of the two Western Nevada Campuses would set a precedent
which would be followed for Clark County. Dr. Donnelly
disagreed with both concerns, stating that there is no
neglect of the rural areas and no intention of splitting
future Campuses in Clark County into separate Colleges.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the recommendations with the
exception of (2) related to Clark County Community College.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the recommended changes in
titles, noting specifically the confusion which has existed
over the name of Clark County Community College with assump-
tions made that the College is operated by Clark County.
Andy Guardia, speaking on behalf of the Associated Students
of Western Nevada Community College/North, requested that no
action be taken to change the name of that Campus without
consultation with the students and a vote of the student
body.
The Chairman directed that further discussion on this item be
postponed to allow for opening of bids on the revenue bonds which
had been scheduled for a specific time.
10. Bid Opening for Student Union Addition Revenue Bonds
Chancellor Humphrey noted that bids had been received for $1
million in revenue bonds for the UNR Student Union building
addition. He introduced Dr. Guild Gray from the Las Vegas
office of Burrows, Smith and Co., and Mr. Michael Cherotas
from Dawson, Nagel, Sherman and Howard, the University's
bond counsel in Denver. Dr. Gray reported that all bids
received had been checked and the low bidder was Dean Witter
and Co. at a net effective interest rate of 5.619%. All
other bids were at 6%.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the bid of Dean Witter
and Co. be accepted and the following Post Sale Resolution
be adopted:
RESOLUTION No. 77-4
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S
OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,
RENO, STUDENT UNION BUILDING FEE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
MAY 1, 1977", IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING WHOLLY OR IN PART THE COST
OF CONSTRUCTING AND OTHERWISE ACQUIRING AN ADDITION TO,
AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING, THE JOT TRAVIS STUDENT UNION
BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO,
INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
THEREFOR AND APPURTENANCES RELATING THERETO; ACCEPTING
THE BEST BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; DESIGNATING
THE PURCHASER THEREOF, FIXING THE PRICE TO BE PAID THERE-
FOR, PROVIDING THE INTEREST RATES THE PRINCIPAL OF THE
BONDS SHALL BEAR, AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING
THE BONDS AND THE DESIGNATED IMPROVEMENTS; AMENDING THE
5-1-77 BOND RESOLUTION AND, EXCEPT TO THAT EXTENT, RATI-
FYING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD ACQUIRING SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS AND ISSUING THE BONDS; AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 9, Proposed Changes for Community
College Division
Mr. Ken Johnson, speaking on behalf of the Clark County
Community College faculty, stated that the proposed change
for Clark County had been discussed and was endorsed by the
faculty.
Father Caesar Caviglia also spoke, on behalf of the Clark
County Community College Advisory Board, in support of the
proposed change.
Mr. Ross moved to table the matter. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
11. Resolution From Henderson City Council
President Donnelly presented a resolution adopted by the
City Council of Henderson which offered 80 acres of land
in the City of Henderson for eventual use by the University
for Community College facilities. The cost would be $6,400;
however, the Henderson Council is also offering to spend a
like amount of money on improvements to the property.
President Donnelly recommended that the offer be accepted
and $6,400 be allocated from the CCCC Capital Improvement
Fee Fund. He noted that the Capital Improvement Program of
the Community College Division must be extensively restud-
ied as a result of the 1977 Legislature's actions. Acquisi-
tion of this property would not commit the University to
selection of this site; however, he recommended that the
property be acquired at this time under these very favorable
terms in order that the possibility not be precluded of this
location eventually being approved. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong stated that she had strong reservations concerning
acquisition of this particular piece of property because of
the Chairman's interest in an adjoining piece of property.
She also stated that Mr. Jerry Mack and Mr. E. Parry Thomas
had offered a site near the Clark County School District's
Vocational-Technical High School, and she reminded the Board
that Mr. Hank Greenspun had given the Board of Regents
property in the Henderson area to be used for a Community
College.
Chairman Buchanan explained that he held a ten percent
interest in a parcel of land, that he had acquired that
interest in lieu of payment of attorney's fees from a client
whom he had represented for a number of years, and stated
that he had had no contact with any of the parties involved
in making the offer of the land to the Board of Regents.
Chancellor Humphrey confirmed that Chairman Buchanan had
provided no input to the University staff in their study of
potential sites for a facility in Henderson for the Communi-
ty College. He said that when the matter was being discuss-
ed by Dr. Donnelly, Mr. Wood and himself that, to the best
of his knowledge, they were all unaware of Mr. Buchanan's
interest in land near any potential site.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the recommendation to acquire the
land with the understanding that in taking such action the
Board was not committed to that site as a location for a
Community College facility. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried with Mrs. Fong abstaining.
Mr. Karamanos entered the meeting.
12. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1977-78, CCD
President Donnelly recommended the following allocation of
grants-in-aid for 1977-78:
Regents'
Indians In-State
Clark County Community College 15 80
Northern Nevada Community College 20 10
Western Nevada Community College/North 6 40
Western Nevada Community College/South 5 20
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval with the addition of five Indian and
five Regents' grants-in-aid to the WNCC/South allocation,
with the additional funding to come from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried with Mr. John Buchanan opposing.
13. Mackay School of Mines Accreditation Report
President Milam noted that this was deferred from the May
meeting and asked that it be further deferred until July.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
14. Lease-Purchase of Property
President Milam requested approval to lease the Imperial
Lead Mine south of Reno to be used by students of the Mackay
School of Mines for field work and laboratory experiences,
and by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to do grant-
supported research. It is possible also that the Bureau
will use the mine to demonstrate and acquaint the general
public with what occurs in the development and uses of min-
eral resources.
Dr. Milam noted that the lease is $10,000 for 20 years
(i. e., $500 per year), and the total purchase price is
$50,000 with lease payments applied to the total. There
is an option to renew the lease for an additional 20 years
at $10,000, and to pay the $50,000 at the end of 40 years
with lease payments applicable to the purchase price. The
$10,000 down payment will be made from the Mackay School
of Mines Sales and Service accounts with the remainder to
to be raised from private sources over the next 20 years.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
15. Rancho San Rafael
Dr. Anderson read the following request from Mr. Clark
Santini and Mrs. Virginia Kersey, co-chairmen of the
Citizens for Rancho San Rafael.
As representatives of Citizens for Rancho San Rafael we
would like to request that the Board of Regents consider
the adoption of a resolution supporting the purchase of
the Rancho San Rafael property for park and recreation
purposes.
We would appreciate your placing this matter on the
June agenda for the Board of Regents consideration.
Such a stand would seem to be appropriate for the Board
to take because of the role the University System plays
in the present and future development of our community.
Mr. Ross moved that the Board of Regents support the acqui-
sition by appropriate city and county entities of Ranch San
Rafael for park and recreation purposes, and other community
uses including University uses. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
16. Alumni Action Day Report
President Milam noted that this item had been deferred from
the May meeting and asked that it be further deferred until
July.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
17. Medical School Registration Fee
President Milam requested that the registration fee for
medical students be increased to $1,200 per semester, effec-
tive Fall, 1977, and that the distribution of the fee be the
same as for an undergraduate taking 16 credits; i. e., $96
to Capital Improvement Fee Fund, $3.68 to Student Union
Operating, $16 to Student Union Capital Improvement, $24 to
Health Service, $21.92 to ASUN and $14.40 to Intercollegiate
Athletics, with the residual of $1,024 going to the budget
of the School of Medical Sciences. Nonresident students pay
the registration fee plus $6,000 per semester tuition, or it
is paid for them by the sending State if they are WICHE stu-
dents. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
18. Addition to Getchell Library
President Milam reported that the addition to Getchell
Library has been completed, with $65,800 remaining from the
Capital Improvement Fee funds dedicated to the project. He
recommended the funds be used for the following additional
remodeling of the Library:
(1) Exit control system for the south ground floor to
provide access to the Mackay School of Mines
Library separate from the Main Library entrance -
$14,980
(2) Removal of partitions on east end of ground floor to
accommodate MSM Library - $3,080
(3) Installation of new partitions for computer terminal
and student lounge area in south end of ground floor -
$4,925
(4) Relocation of door to close off old stack area,
installation of partitions in gifts and exchange unit,
installation of counter across north end of ground
floor, installation of partitions for Education library
assistant, installation of double glass doors in Room
22, installation of portable sound-absorbing panels in
Catalog Department, installation of telescoping metal
gates to close off top floor and south end of east
corridor at night - $3,740
(5) Purchase of furniture and equipment.
Fumigator unit for Room 266 $ 7,550
Five map cases, MSM Library 6,140
Six file cabinets, MSM Library 900
Twelve microfilm cabinets 4,800
Five microfilm readers 6,500
One microfiche reader-printer 2,500
Two microprint readers 700
Twenty book trucks 3,000
72-drawer catalog cabinet 1,515
One computer terminal for access to
"Ballots", Stanford University
Computerized Library 3,000
$36,605
(6) Contingency 2,470
$65,800
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
19. Churchill County Agricultural Services Center
Vice President Pine reported the following bids received
June 15, 1977 for construction of the Churchill County
Agricultural Services Center:
Nevada Builders Ed Gieratz Ross Builders, Inc.
Base Bid $151,999 $168,759 $152,000
Alt. A 8,610 6,900 8,200
$160,609 $175,659 $160,200
Alt. B 2,753 3,060 2,622
Alt. C 15,672 14,050 14,925
Alt. D 1,671 1,200 1,200
President Milam recommended that the contract be awarded to
Ross Builders, Inc., for the base bid and Alternate A for a
total of $160,200. Funds are available within the College
of Agriculture and will be repaid over a 10-year period from
lease proceeds. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
20. Proposed Lease of Stead Theater
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened June 15, 1977 for
rental of the Stead Theater, beginning at 1:00 P.M. each day
for not more than 12 hours daily, for a period of 5 years.
One bid was received from Mr. M. Tallon for $150 per month.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
bid be accepted, subject to approval of the General Services
Administration.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried with Mr. Ross abstaining.
21. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
President Milam recalled that the Board has previously
provided for necessary travel expenses for members of the
School of Medical Sciences Admissions Committee to attend
Committee meetings. Some of the members are faculty, some
students, and some practicing physicians. He noted that in
1976-77, $4,500 was allocated to this fund from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account. He requested that the
allocation for 1977-78 be $5,000 and that it again come from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
22. Revision of Estimative Budget and Approval of Fund
Transfers, UNR
A. President Milam requested approval of the following
revision of the Library Xerox Sales Estimative Budget
account to permit the expenditure of income for Xerox
paper and supplies:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Balance $ 500 $ 298 $ 798
Sales (Interdepartment) 29,500 1,500- 28,000
Recharge Credits 10,900 10,900
Total $30,000 $ 9,698 $39,698
Expenditures
Out-of-State Travel $ 800 $ 400- $ 400
Operating 28,700 3,406 32,106
Ending Fund Balance 500 6,692 7,192
Total $30,000 $ 9,698 $39,698
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
B. President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
From Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#290 $150 to Journalism to provide for Departmental
office supplies and miscellaneous operating for
the remainder of the year.
#286 $700 to Sociology Department operating and $385
to #292 wages to cover operating expenses and
work/study student wages connected with a special
seminar series, and $600 to fund a part-time
secretary in Social Psychology.
#294 $600 to Home Economics to purchase small
equipment needed for foods laboratory.
#301 $400 to Accounting & Information Systems wages
and $1,811 to operating to provide funds for
work/study students and operating for balance of
fiscal year.
From Ending Fund Balance, Estimative Budget Accounts
#298 $4,000 to Evening/Off Campus Programs (EPCE) to
offset the cost of increased effort to serve
rural communities of the State.
#300 $9,000 to Housing, Residence Hall Telephone
account, to cover monthly service charge for
remainder of fiscal year.
#303 $4,200 to Chemistry Breakage Sales to provide
matching funds for undergraduate teaching
laboratory equipment and stockroom supplies for
balance of fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the revision and transfers.
Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without dissent.
23. Requested Report on Space Assignment, UNR
President Milam recalled that Regent Fong has requested that
reports be prepared comparing the space assigned to a De-
partment with the credits taught by that Department. A re-
port from UNR was included with the agenda and is on file in
the Chancellor's Office.
24. Reports Concerning Allocation of Grants-in-Aid
In response to a request made at the May meeting, reports
were submitted concerning the actual allocations of grants-
in-aid for the 1977-78 academic year for all instructional
Divisions. (Reports are on file in the Chancellor's
Office.)
25. Deferred Fee Payment Regulations
Chancellor Humphrey noted that present Board policy concern-
ing deferred fee payments appears in Title 4, Chapter 13,
Section 7 of the Board of Regents Handbook, and reads as
follows:
All fees are due and payable at registration. Upon
request, a student registering for seven credits or more
may enter into a contract for delayed payment of fifty
percent of the assessed registration fee (and tuition)
during Fall or Spring semesters only. The second pay-
ment shall be paid not later than Friday of the sixth
week of instruction. There shall be no grace period
beyond that date and nonpayment of the second install-
ment will result in cancellation of registration.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Presidents Milam, Baepler
and Donnelly have recommended that this deferred fee payment
regulation be modified to incorporate the following three
basic principles, effective Fall, 1977:
(1) That the practice of administratively cancelling the
registration of students for the nonpayment of deferred
fees be discontinued.
(2) That any unpaid balance on a deferred fee payment be-
come an "accounts receivable" on the due date and be
treated as an "official fee hold" for future registra-
tion and transcript privileges.
(3) That a penalty fee of $5 per $100 (or fraction thereof)
of the unpaid balance may be charged each deferred fee
payment student who does not pay the total amount by
the due date.
Approval of these modifications would amend Section 7 as
follows:
All fees are due and payable at registration. Upon
request, a student registering for seven credits or more
may enter into a contract for the delayed payment of
fifty percent of the assessed registration fee (and
tuition) during Fall or Spring semesters only. The
second payment shall be paid not later than Friday of
the sixth week of instruction. There shall be no grace
period beyond that date. Any unpaid balance on a de-
ferred fee payment shall become a student accounts
receivable on the due date and be treated as an "offi-
cial fee hold" for future registration and transcript
privileges. A penalty fee of $5 per $100 (or fraction
thereof) of the unpaid balance shall be charged each
deferred fee payment student who does not pay the total
amount by the due date.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the proposed modifications.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
26. 1977 Open Meeting Law
An analysis of the new open meeting law and how it affects
the Board of Regents and the University of Nevada System was
presented by General Counsel Larry Lessly, as follows:
As a result of the enactment of AB 437 by the Legisla-
ture, the Nevada Open Meeting Law, as applicable to the
University of Nevada System, has been significantly
amended. NRS 396.100, which contained the open meeting
requirements applicable to meetings of the Board of
Regents, has been amended to delete all of the provi-
sions previously contained therein with respect to open
meetings and executive sessions of the Board. All open
meeting requirements for all public bodies, including
the Board of Regents, have been consolidated into NRS
Chapter 241. The Board of Regents and other UNS bodies
which advise or make recommendations to the Board of
Regents are "public bodies" under Chapter 241, as amend-
ed, and are subject to its provisions.
NRS Chapter 241 requires posting of notices of meetings
of the Board of Regents and other University "public
bodies". Such notices must be posted at the principal
office of the public body conducting the meeting and at
least three other separate prominent places within the
jurisdiction of the public body. In addition, notice
must be mailed to any person who has requested notice of
such meetings.
Under NRS 241.030, as amended, the Board of Regents and
any other UNS public body may hold a closed, executive
session only "to consider the character, alleged mis-
conduct, professional competency, or physical or mental
health of a person." That amended statute provides that
a public body may close a meeting "upon a motion which
specifies the nature of the business to be considered."
The amended statute provides further that Chapter 241
of NRS does not "permit a closed meeting for the dis-
cussion of the appointment of any person to public of-
fice or as a member of a public body."
NRS 241.040, as amended, provides that each member of a
public body who attends a meeting of the public body
where action is taken in violation of Chapter 241 of
NRS, with knowledge that the meeting is in violation of
Chapter 241, is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition,
the office of the member of the public body becomes
vacant upon a violation of NRS 241.040 by that member.
Wrongful exclusion of any person or persons from a
meeting of a public body is also a misdemeanor. A
private right of action exists on behalf of any person
denied a right under Chapter 241, and attorney's fees
may be awarded to a successful plaintiff.
The Board of Regents of the UNS is specifically required
by NRS 241.030 to "...establish for the student govern-
ments within the University of Nevada System require-
ments equivalent to those of this chapter, and shall
provide for their enforcement."
Minutes of a public body are designated by the Act to be
public records, to be available for inspection by the
public. Minutes of closed meetings become public re-
cords when the public body determines that the matters
discussed in the meeting no longer require confidenti-
ality, and the person whose character, conduct, compe-
tence or health was discussed has consented to their
disclosure.
The impact of the amendments to Chapters 396 and 241 of
NRS upon UNS is significant. The subject matter of
closed meetings has been severely restricted. Student
governments and all University entities which advise or
make recommendations to the Board of Regents are now
covered by the requirements of Chapter 241. The
effective date of the new statutes is July 1, 1977.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 1:50 P.M.
27. Allocations from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following allocations
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account:
A. Professional Personnel Interview Account for 1977-78
UNR (including School of Medical Sciences) $15,000
UNLV 8,000
CCD 5,000
DRI 1,000
Chancellor's Office and Unit -0-
$29,000
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
B. Division Host Funds
UNR (including School of Medical Sciences) $ 6,000
UNLV 3,000
CCD 4,000
DRI 1,000
$14,000
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
C. $70,000 to the UNS Computing Center to accomplish the
remodeling and air conditioning necessary at UNLV to
accommodate the computer.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
D. $30,000 to provide the compensation and necessary in-
state travel for a Director of Accounting Services in
the Office of the Chancellor (as twice recommended by
the independent auditors, although the position was re-
ferred to as either a Vice Chancellor for Finance or a
Director of Finance).
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that these allocations total
$143,000. The current balance of the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund is $175,252 and $100,000 owed to the
Fund by the Computing Center will be repaid July 1, 1977.
28. Work Program for 1977
The 1977-78 Work Program was presented for adoption, with
the following recommended modifications to the document
which was distributed to the Board:
A. University of Nevada, Reno
(1) School of Medical Sciences
a. Reduce the Contingency Reserve by $15,000
b. Reduce the Operating Budgets as
follows:
Behavioral Sciences $ 2,050
Biomedical Sciences 13,425
Laboratory Sciences 2,050
17,525
$32,525
(2) Business Center, North
a. Increase the Grants and Contracts Professional
Compensation by $21,065
b. Increase the Cashier, Registration and Accounts
Receivable Classified Compensation by 11,460
$32,525
B. Desert Research Institute
Retitle the position of Business Manager to Vice Presi-
dent for Administration, with Mark H. Dawson continuing
in the position, and delete the DRI Business Manager and
one FTE classified from the Business Center, North.
These positions had been anticipated as transferring
from DRI.
(Transcript of discussion and statements by officers in
support of Work Program is on file in the Chancellor's
Office.)
Mr. Karamanos moved adoption of the Work Program as sub-
mitted, with the amendments as presented above. Motion
seconded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
29. Selection of Architects and Engineers, CIP 1977-81
Chancellor Humphrey reported that in May the State Public
Works Board had concurred in the Regents' recommendations
for selection of consultants for UNS Capital Improvement
Projects for the period 1977-81, with the following
exceptions:
A. Modified appointments pending Regents' concurrence of:
(1) Boyle Engineering Co. in association with an
acceptable landscape architect for Miscellaneous
Campus Improvements at UNR (instead of Boyle
Engineering in association with one of three
designated landscape architects).
(2) James B. Mc Daniel for the Addition to Dickinson
Library at UNLV (instead of James B. Mc Daniel in
association with one of two designated consulting
architects).
(3) Charles Saladino for Campus Improvements at UNR
(instead of SE & A Engineers in association with
one of three designated landscape architects).
(4) Sheehan and Haase for Campus Improvements at WNCC,
Carson City (instead of one of two designated
landscape architects).
(5) Dolven, Larson and Daniels for WNCC/Reno, Phase II
(instead of Dolven, Larson and Daniels with Ernest
Kump and Associates, consulting architect).
B. Requested two additional recommendations for architects
for the Addition to Church Fine Arts, Phase I, at UNR,
since both consultants nominated by the Regents are
committed to other State projects.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the State Public Works Board
followed the Regents' recommendations in most instances,
particularly in the more important building assignments.
Their unwillingness to recognize the desirability of employ-
ing consulting planners and designers for the WNCC/Reno
project and the addition to the Dickinson Library at UNLV
is disappointing. However, Dr. Humphrey noted, their staff
recommendations were based on a desire to divide the
assignments evenly, taking into consideration all State
projects funded in 1977 and, in some cases, to simplify
contractual arrangements or provide maximum continuity for
Campus site improvements.
The Officers recommended that (1) the Regents concur in the
modifications suggested by the State Public Works Board as
reflected above, and (2) that no immediate action be taken
concerning the nomination of an architect for the Addition
to Church Fine Arts since this project is not scheduled to
commence until March 1, 1979.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
30. Addition to Renewable Natural Resources Building, UNR
Vice President Pine presented the final drawings for the
additions to the Renewable Natural Resources building. A
review of the project scope and budget was included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 34 and filed with permanent
minutes). President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
31. Purchase of Forestry Division's Nursery Facilities
President Milam recalled that in 1957, under an agreement
between the University and the Division of Forestry, nursery
facilities were established by the Division on the Main
Station Farm. This agreement provided an option to the
University for the purchase of materials, equipment, and
improvements should the Division remove its operation from
the Farm to another location. Dr. Milam reported that the
Division of Forestry has now advised the University that,
effective July 1, 1977, it will move its arboretum from the
Main Station Farm to a larger and more complete arboretum
facility in Washoe Valley and has offered to transfer the
following to the University:
Office building and shop, 24' x 48'
Two irrigation pumps
Nine acres of sprinkler installation - $4,500
Tool and tree storage shed
Two greenhouses, 30' x 50'
One lath house, 40' x 100'
Walk-in refrigerator
Domestic well and pump
Existing plantings, shrubs and trees 4,500
$9,000
President Milam recommended that the facilities offered by
the Division of Forestry be purchased for $9,000 with monies
to come from Experiment Station funds. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried with Mr. James Buchanan opposing.
32. Lease of Classroom and Office Space by NNCC
President Donnelly requested approval of a lease of class-
room and office space in the basement of the Main Post
Office in Winnemucca, for use by Northern Nevada Community
College for classroom teaching and related services. The
term of the lease is for one year, beginning June 1, 1977,
at $3,973.20 for the year. This will provide three class-
rooms, 892 square feet of office space and 154 square feet
of storage space. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
33. Improvements to Sadlier Way
Mr. Lessly commented on the appropriation by the 1977
Session of the Legislature (AB 252) for purposes of paying
UNR's share in the cost of improvement of Sadlier Way,
Valley Road and Wells Avenue, noting that subsequent to
the passage of the legislation it has been discovered that
in 1941 the University was a party to an agreement whereby
it was agreed that in the event that Sadlier Way was ever
improved by the City of Reno, the City and Washoe County
would be responsible for the costs, and not the State of
Nevada or the University of Nevada. He requested authority
to participate on behalf of the Board with the Reno City
Attorney in an approach to the Interim Finance Committee in
an attempt to resolve the matter and to determine whether
or not it is appropriate for the University to expend funds
as its share of the improvement of Sadlier Way.
No exception was taken.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda
submitted. That Agenda is on file in the Chancellor's Office and
included the following items:
(1) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Report of Foreign Travel
(4) Progress of University Projects
(5) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(6) Status Report from State Public Works Board
(7) Additional Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
06-17-1977