June 25-26, 1987
06-25-1987
Pages 117-137
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
June 25-16, 1987
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Rooms 201-202,
Donald Moyer Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman
Mr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H. Dawson
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Ms. Elizabeth Nozero, Assistant General Counsel
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chairman
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Frank Hartigan (UNR),
Beverly Funk (CCCC), Bill Marchant (UNLV), David Wilkins (TMCC),
Steve Wheatcraft (DRI), Jim Williams (Unit), and Student Associ-
ation Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Klaich at 10:07 A.M.
on Thursday, June 25, 1987.
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 14-15, 1987.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the addition of the following person to the
WNCC Advisory Board:
Truett Loftin, Carson City
(4) Approved the following members for the UNLV Honors
Program Advisory Committee: (all from Las Vegas)
John H. Brebbia Augustin A. Orci
Larry Brown Leo Seevers
G. Bruce Becker Alice P. Shillock
Charles C. Bishop Judith Sligar
Thomas Brown David L. Sloan
Randall V. Capurro John A. Smith
La Wanna G. Clark Linda M. Smith
Kathy Dalvey Mary A. Smith
Albert A. Flangas Arlen G. Taggart
George Glendenning Douglas M. Todoroff
Wallace L. Harriman David G. Toeller
Robert J. Jirovec Chris L. West
Andrew S. Levy M. J. (Ted) Wiens, Jr.
Robert E. Nix Robert T. Wilkinson
Dennis Nolan Larry Woodrum
Lt. Randy L. Oaks
(5) Approved the following members of the CCCC Advisory
Board:
New Members Continuing Members
Paul Ashworth Sam Armstrong
Shelley Berkley Caesar Caviglia
Addelair D. Guy, III Kenny Guinn
Charles Lenzie Oscar Heinlein
Bob Seckendorf J. David Hoggard, Sr.
Hal Smith Laura Belle Kelch
William Southard Jim Seastrand
Denny Weddle Robert Wentz
(6) Approved the transfer of Dr. John Irsfeld of UNLV to
the President's Office with the title Deputy to the
President, effective immediately. Dr. Irsfeld had
been Executive Assistant in the office of the Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Provost. The base
salary will remain the same.
(7) Interlocal Agreements - UNR
A. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR and
the Washoe County School District which will pro-
vide for 15 graduate interns of the College of
Education to serve in the Washoe County School
District for the 1987-88 school year. Maximum
amount: $142,570.
B. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNS Board
of Regents on behalf of the School of Medicine and
the Washoe County District Health Department to
designate a faculty member to serve as the medical
consultant to the Health Department's Sexually
Transmitted Disease Program. Maximum amount:
$6,000 per calendar month.
C. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNS Board
of Regents on behalf of the University of Nevada-
Reno and the Nevada Department of Wildlife to pro-
vide clerical support and two Program Assistant II
positions. Total amount not to exceed $10,000.
D. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR Con-
tinuing Education and the State Department of Edu-
cation to provide a workshop on the UNR Campus
for up to 48 foreign language teachers. Total
amount not to exceed $5,280.
E. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR
School of Medicine and the Nevada State Health
Division, Department of Human Resources. The
School of Medicine will provide facilities and
staff toward screening, examination and recommend
services for the cranio-facial clinic, with clinic
hours scheduled during the academic semester.
Maximum amount: $4,300.
F. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR Con-
tinuing Education and the State Department of Edu-
cation to provide a workshop on the UNR Campus for
up to 35 teachers. Maximum amount: $3,180.
G. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR Con-
tinuing Education and the State Department of Edu-
cation. The contractor will assist in the plan-
ning and implementation of the Governor's Insti-
tute for Gifted and Talented Students to be held
August 2-8 at UNLV and August 9-15 at UNR. Maxi-
mum amount: $8,900.
H. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR Con-
tinuing Education and the Department of Commerce,
Real Estate Division. The contractor will provide
continuing education courses and seminars to real
estate licensees. Maximum amount: $14,509.
I. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR and
the Nevada Department of Wildlife to continue the
second year of the Bighorn Sheep research project
from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. Maximum
amount: $8,625.
J. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR and
the Nevada Department of Wildlife to provide for
an Antelope research project, "Pronghorn Popula-
tion Responses to a Systematic Removel Program",
effective July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. Maxi-
mum amount: $10,800.
K. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNR and
the Nevada Department of Wildlife to provide for
mapping and classification of wildlife habitat,
collection and analysis of harvest data, collec-
tion and preparation of biological samples, anal-
ysis of various fish and wildlife data to evalu-
ate potential impact of proposed land and water
use. Maximum amount: $12,500.
(8) Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNS Board of
Regents on behalf of Truckee Meadows Community College
and the Nevada State Health Division, Department of
Human Resources, to provide dental screening, examina-
tion and preventive services to eligible children who
may require dental treatment.
(9) Interlocal Agreements - UNLV
A. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNS Board
of Regents on behalf of the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas and the County of Clark to conduct
archaeological field classes and investigations
on county-owned property.
B. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNLV Con-
tinuing Education and the Department of Commerce,
Real Estate Division. The contractor will provide
continuing education courses and seminars to real
estate licensees. Maximum amount: $20,225.
C. Approved an Interlocal Agreement between UNS Board
of Regents on behalf of UNLV and the State Depart-
ment of Wildlife to provide for the collection of
biological data on special problems of wildlife
management, fisheries investigation. Maximum
amount: $10,126.53.
(10) Approved an additional year of leave without pay for
Chris Unterseher, Department of Art, for the 1987-88
academic year. He previously had been granted a leave
without pay for the 1987 Spring semester.
Mrs. Kenney moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approv-
al of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
2. Approved the Bid for the Sale of Bonds, UNLV
Authorized the sale of $7,710,000 University of Nevada Sys-
tem Universities Revenue Bonds as contained in Resolution
#87-6. Mr. Paul Howarth, UNS Bond Counsel, made a presenta-
tion to the Board and stated that he had received 8 bids,
with Prudential-Bache's bid of 7.36% on $7,710,000 awarded
in order to finance construction of student housing and a
Greek Row at UNLV. Legislators approved issuance of the
bonds. The plans call for constructing 2 dormitories hous-
ing some 250 students and 4 or 5 fraternity and sorority
houses on a 2-acre site on the southeastern part of the
UNLV Campus near Brussels Avenue.
Mrs. Whitley moved to accept the Prudential-Bache bid for
the sale of $7,710,000 University of Nevada System Univer-
sities Revenue Bonds as contained in Resolution #87-6. Mr.
Foley seconded. Mrs. Gallagher abstained because Nevada
National Bank will be involved in the sale and she serves
on the Board of Directors for Nevada National Bank. Motion
carried.
3. Introductions
President Maxson introduced Mr. Rob Rosenthal, KUNV Radio
Station Manager, who then introduced several students and
committee members involved with KUNV.
President Maxson introduced newly elected Faculty Senate
Chairman Bill Marchant.
4. DRI Liaison Committee Report
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher, Chairman, reported on the recent
Presidential search and extended her appreciation to the
Search Committee, faculty, Dr. Hidy and business associates
who contributed to an excellent search. She stated the Com-
mittee recommends that Dr. James Taranik be offered the
position of President of DRI.
Approved the appointment of Dr. James Taranik as President
of the Desert Research Institute, at a salary of $100,000
and a housing and car allowance, effective July 1, 1987.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment of Dr.
James Taranik to the position of President of DRI, at a sal-
ary of $100,000 and with perquisites the same as the cur-
rent Presidents receive, effective July 1, 1987. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Eardley commented on the valuable input the business
representatives contributed to the search. Mrs. Sparks com-
mended President Hidy and stated that the quality of candi-
dates reflected his work as President. President Crowley
stated that UNR would be losing an admired professional,
but DRI would be gaining one. He stated that the Mackay
School of Mines has advanced tremendously during Dr.
Taranik's tenure at UNR.
At the April, 1987 meeting, the Board approved the addition
of two Committee members to the Liaison Committee. Mrs.
Gallagher announced the appointments of Mr. John Goolsby
of Las Vegas and Mr. Joseph Murray of Elko as the additional
members.
5. Approved Waiver of Interest in Old College
In August of 1982, Reno Newspapers, Inc. donated a parcel of
real property and improvements on West Second Street in Reno
to Old College. Under the terms of the agreement, Old Col-
lege was not to sell the property. Furthermore, if Old
College was no longer able to use the real property in the
operation of its educational programs, the real property was
to be transferrred to another tax-exempt institution oper-
ating educational programs in the State of Nevada, or sold,
with the net proceeds to be distributed to the School of
Journalism of the University of Nevada-Reno. If no such
Department exists, then the proceeds were to be distributed
to another School of Journalism at a State-operated Educa-
tional institution in a State (other than the State of Ne-
vada) where Gannett Co., Inc. (Reno Newspapers' parent com-
pany) operates a newspaper. The decision on these matters
would rest with the trustees of Old College.
Old College requested that Reno Newspapers amend the fore-
going provision of the Donation Agreement, removing any re-
striction with respect to use of the real property in con-
nection with the operation of its educational programs.
Because of that request, Reno Newspapers suggested that the
University of Nevada release the interest, if any, it may
have asserted in the real property. The purpose of these
requests was to assist Old College's request to utilize the
buildings and property as it may see fit in the furtherance
of its educational programs.
Approved the waiver of interest in the real property at Old
College.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the waiver of interest in
the real property in Old College. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
6. Report and Recommendations of the Budget and Finance
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Budget and Finance Com-
mittee meeting, held June 25, 1987, were made by Regent
Carolyn Sparks, Chairman.
(1) Approved the expenditure of $50,370 of Capital Im-
provement Fee Funds to be used towards the installa-
tion of a Local Area Network System at both WNCC
Campuses.
(2) Approved the following addition to the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 11.6, Special Course Fees,
WNCC:
MUS 205 Chamber Ensemble $135 per course
MUS 259 String Instruments $135 per course
(3) Approved the following change to the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 10, Student Fees, UNR:
Current 1987-89
Annual Premium $138 $140
Semester Premium 57 58
Summer Session 30 31
(4) Approved the following changes to the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 15, Food Service Rates, UNR:
Two Semester Rate
1986-87 1987-88
a. Contract, Regular Semester
20-meal plan $1,030 $1,163
15-meal plan 930 1,062
10-meal plan 860 985
7-meal plan 810 934
b. Cash Sales - Academic Year & Summer Session
Breakfast $ 1.75 $ 2.15
Brunch n/a 2.95
Lunch 2.50 2.95
Dinner 3.50 3.75
Steak/Special Dinner 4.75 5.00
Dr. Crowley announced that these rates are commensu-
rate with a contract between UNR and Professional Food
Management.
(5) Approved a loan for the Jot Travis Student Union ex-
pansion at UNR. Construction is expected to begin in
early July on the expansion of the Jot Travis Student
Union. Total cost of this project is expected to be
approximately $1,548,000. To complete the funding for
the project, it will be necessary to borrow about
$300,000 for up to 7 years. The loan would be repaid
from the Student Union Capital Improvement Fee ac-
account.
General Counsel Klasic recommended an approval subject
to legal review of loan documents.
President Crowley explained that the expansion is
utilizing University and student funds; it is not ex-
pending any State funds for the project. He further
explained that additional features which will attract
the students require the loan of $300,000, and that
these features were not included in the original
architectural plans.
(6) Approved a transfer of $55,845 from the Capital Im-
provement Fund to the Jot Travis Student Union Expan-
sion account at UNR. Bids recently received on this
project require some funding beyond that available
from the Student Union Capital Improvement account.
Mr. Carl Gatson, ASUN President, spoke in support of
the transfer and the Jot Travis Student Union Expan-
sion at UNR.
(7) Approved an expenditure of $216,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund to construct a facility to house
the combined operations of central receiving, mail
service and central stores for a more efficient and
effective use of personnel at UNR. The 1985 Legisla-
ture had appropriated $150,000 to construct this
facility and it has been estimated that it will re-
quire approximately $216,000 more than that appropri-
ated.
This facility will not be operated by the Business
Center North, although each operation may extend co-
operative arrangements to the various northern
Campuses.
(8) Approved a loan of $200,000 from the Capital Improve-
ment Fund to cover additional costs involved in the
renovation of the Moyer Student Union. This loan
will be repaid at current interest rates from the
Moyer Student Union Capital Improvement Fund over a
period of 8 years.
President Maxson explained that the Moyer Student
Union building was constructed 20 years ago and that
it is estimated to cost an additional $800,000 to
remodel and enlarge the building. The students have
pledged $600,000, leaving a balance of $200,000. The
excess fees will amortize the loan and begin another
reserve account. The present reserve account of
$525,000 will be expended on retrofitting and remodel-
ing.
(9) Approved the following changes to the Handbook, Title
4, Chapter 17, Section 13, Residence Halls, UNLV:
Current Proposed
Room and Board, Regular Semester $1,335 $1,445
Plus Deposit * 25 50
Private Room Supplement 250 250
Summer Session (Room Only) ** 186 200
Summer Session (Private Room Supple.) 30 30
January Mini-Term (4 Weeks) 168 168
Room Only 8 8
* Deposit to be effective September, 1988
** To be effective Summer, 1988
Unless noted otherwise, these changes will be effec-
tive Fall, 1987.
(10) Approved a change to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
17, Section 10 for CCCC, which would increase student
fees from $1 to $2 per credit hour. This increase had
been requested by the Associated Students of Clark
County, as contained in Ref. B-10, filed with the
permanent minutes.
President Meacham explained that at the March, 1986
meeting, during the discussion and subsequent approval
of the Capital Improvement List, the La Casa Student
Center was introduced. At that time, Dr. Meacham
stated this was a special project of the students and
that because this was No. 25 on the list, CCCC planned
to seek other sources of revenue. The Board urged him
to also seek outside funding for other low priority
projects.
President Meacham introduced Mr. Doug Wall, Past ASCC
President, Mr. Fred Revnew, ASCC Vice President, and
Dr. Robb Bay, Student Activities Coordinator, as those
spearheading the project on the Campus.
In answer to a question concerning a separate account
for the project, Mr. Revnew replied that $2600 has
been donated.
Mrs. Sheerin stated that she felt fee increases should
be presented to the Board at one time and that they
should encompass all Campuses. Chancellor Dawson as-
sured the Board that that is the normal practice, but
this request is for a special project originating with
the students. President Crowley stated that UNR had
at various times brought similar requests to the
Board, also at the request of the students, concerning
their Student Union building.
(11) Approved the expenditure of $25,000 of the Capital
Improvement Funds for the Phase III building at NNCC:
$10,000 - Expanded Phone Service
15,000 - Window Shades
(12) The 1987 Session of the Nevada Legislature has approv-
ed the authorization of the expenditure portion of the
UNR and UNLV 1987-89 budget assuming a graduate regis-
tration fee increase of $9. This would raise the fee
from $41 to $50 per credit hour. Approved the in-
crease of the graduate registration fee.
President Crowley explained that this fee will improve
graduate stipends and will increase the number of
graduate assistantships.
(13) Approved to augment the 1986-87 State Appropriated and
Authorized Budget by approximately $25,000 in order to
utilize student fee income in excess of the currently
authorized amount.
(14) Approved an increase in the voluntary student Health
Service Fee from $35 to $40, effective Fall, 1987.
During the last 2 years, a voluntary fee has been col-
lected for eligibility for treatment at the Student
Health Service. UNR recently employed a consultant
to review the operation of that facility and many of
the consultant's recommendations will be implemented
over the next year. Included in those recommendations
regarding future funding was an increase in the vol-
untary fee.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Budget and Finance Committee. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
7. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendation of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held June 25, 1987, were made by Regent Jo Ann
Sheerin, Chairman.
NOTE: The following new program proposal received prior
approval to following the Phase I, II process. The
Phase I Proposal was approved by the Board in October
1985.
(1) Approved the Phase II Proposal for an MA in Ethics and
Policy Studies at UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-1,
filed in the Regents Office.
This degree will be offered through the Institute for
Ethics and Policy Studies, located within the Political
Science Department at UNLV. The program will be based
upon reasoning and ethics, law and history, and social
and political institutions and principles.
Admission to the program will follow UNLV graduate
school admission policies. Applicants must also write
a brief explanation as to why the program will be of
value to them. The curriculum will consist of a 21
unit core in ethics and policy studies and 9 electives,
selected by the student and adviser. A policy paper
will be required for completion of the program.
The 1st year budget is estimated at $10,370 increasing
to $36,120 by the 4th year.
This program will provide career adults with the op-
portunity to develop new skills in leadership and de-
cision making. 24 centers or institutes for ethics
and policy studies across the United States were re-
viewed in preparing the design for the program.
Funding for 1987-89 will be allocated from College and
Department of Philosophy funds. By 1989-91, costs
should be built into the base budget. Available facil-
ities are adequate at the present time.
Mrs. Sheerin commended Dr. Craig Walton who spearheaded
this program with dedication and determination.
Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the report and recommendation
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
8. Chairman's Report
Chairman Klaich announced that the Board of Regents will
host the second annual "Old Timer's Dinner" this evening.
He announced that the Regents and Officers will conduct a
workshop in Laughlin on September 30, October 1 and 2. He
requested that the Board members and Officers submit items
to the Chancellor's Office and that the Chancellor and Sec-
retary of the Board develop the agenda.
9. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson reported that SB23 stipulates that estate
tax funds will be divided equally between public schools
and the University of Nevada System, establishes advisory
boards representing each education group, and specifies that
an endowment sufficient to yield an annual income of $2.5
million per year will be established. The Board of Regents
may spend $2.5 million yearly. Other revenue and interest
will be deposited in the endowment. After the endowment is
sufficient to yield $2.5 million in interest, Regents may
spend excess funds. UNS will maintain control over the
endowment, and public schools can elect to participate in
the UNS Endowment Fund. The Advisory Committee will make
recommendations to the Board of Regents, which in turn will
report to the Nevada State Legislature or the Interim Fi-
nance Committee. The Advisory Board will consist of two
Administrators appointed by the Chancellor, two Regents
appointed by the Chairman, two faculty members chosen by
the faculty and one student chosen by student government.
With the exception of the student, who will serve a 1-year
term, Committee members will serve 3-year terms.
Chancellor Dawson provided an update of recent 1987 legis-
lative activities of concern to Nevada public higher educa-
tion. (A summary of 1987 legislation affecting UNS is
filed in the Regents Office.)
The Chancellor reported that the University of Nevada System
made some significant gains in the 1987 Nevada Legislature.
He cited establishment of an endowment for estate tax rev-
enues, acknowledgement of the importance of research and of
matching federal monies by funding the National Research
Foundation's EPSCoR project, establishment of budget formu-
las recognizing support services and graduate assistants,
expansion of the merit pool to include non-teaching faculty,
bonding of capital improvement projects, and the Legisla-
ture's plans to conduct an interim study of the State's tax
structure, among benefits to UNS.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that the benefits to UNS from the 1987
State Legislature were outstanding and she extended her ap-
preciation to Vice Chancellor Sparks, Chancellor Dawson,
Vice Chancellor Fox, President Crowley and Public Informa-
tion Director Galloway.
President Crowley emphasized the importance of partial fund-
ing of the formulas recommended by an interim legislative
committee studying methods of funding higher education.
10. Approved Promotion or Assignment to Rank, UNR
The following recommendation for promotion or assignment to
rank was forwarded by President Crowley for Board considera-
tion.
A. University of Nevada-Reno - President Crowley recommend-
ed the following promotion, effective July 1, 1987:
Watkins W. Miller, to Professor of Range, Wildlife and
Forestry
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the promotion at UNR. Mrs.
Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
11. Approved Emeritus Status, UNR
Approved the following for promotion to Emeritus status:
Lindley Manning, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineer-
ing
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the promotion to Emeritus
status at UNR. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
12. Report on the Endowment Investment Performance Review, UNS
Chancellor Dawson presented a report on the quarter ending
March 31, 1987 for the UNS Externally Managed Endowment
Investment Performance Review and stated that there was a
19.6% return for the first quarter. The endowment has
grown by 109% since its inception in 1985.
13. Approved the 1987-88 Operating Budget
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the tentative 1987-88 Oper-
ating Budget for consideration and reported that UNS will
receive $13.7 million in new money beyond what the Governor
recommended. He stated that the finalized Operating Budget
will be presented for consideration at the September, 1987
meeting. UNS will gain some 108 new professional and clas-
sified positions during the 1987-89 biennium, 75 of which
will be created at UNLV. Of the 108 total, 68 are new fac-
ulty positions and 30 are new classified positions. The
remainder are support personnel in areas other than in-
struction.
Funding was provided for: 24 new graduate assistants for
UNLV and UNR, initiation of a budget formula for support
services, a new formula that reduces the ratio of part-time
to full-time faculty at Community Colleges, a formula that
increases classified staff ratios at Community Colleges and
salary increases for graduate assistants from $5500 to $7000
annually. Community Colleges received $300,000 for library
book acquisitions, and the Universities received $400,000
to complete an on-line computerized library system begun
during the last biennium.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the tentative 1987-88 Oper-
ating Budget. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approved Board of Regents Calendar
Approved the following proposed Board of Regents calendar
for 1988:
Board Meeting Dates Location
January 28-29 Elko
March 3-4 Las Vegas
April 7-8 Reno
June 2-3 Las Vegas
August 25-26 Reno
October 6-7 Las Vegas
November 17-18 Reno
January 5-6, 1989 Las Vegas
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the Board of Regents 1988
Calendar. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
15. Approved Appointment of Executive Director, DRI
Approve the appointment of Dr. Carl A. Fox as Executive
Director of the Biological Sciences Center, DRI, at a
salary of $60,000, plus employer-paid retirement, effective
August 1, 1987.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Carl A.
Fox as Executive Director of the Biological Sciences Center
at DRI, at a salary of $60,000, plus employer-paid retire-
ment, effective August 1, 1987. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
16. Approved Lease, DRI
Approved a lease agreement for the DRI facility consisting
of approximately 3 acres located in Boulder City. Under
terms of the agreement, the property would be leased to the
DRI Research Foundation beginning June 25, 1987, and con-
tinuing for a period of 99 years for a minimum annual rent
of $1 per year.
Chairman Klaich requested that the lease be on the same
terms and conditions as the Dandini Park lease to the DRI
Research Foundation.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the lease agreement for the
DRI Boulder City facility with the same terms and conditions
as stated in the Dandini Park lease. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
17. Approved Appointment, UNR
Approved the appointment of Dr. James Taranik as Acting
Director for the Bureau of Mines and Geology at UNR.
President Crowley explained that the Nevada statutes require
Board of Regents approval of the Director of the Bureau of
Mines and Geology at UNR. The appointment of an Acting Dean
of Mackay School of Mines will be forthcoming, and this ap-
pointee will then serve as the Acting Director for the Bu-
reau of Mines and Geology. In the interim, he requested
that Dr. Taranik be appointed.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the appointment of Dr.
James Taranik as Acting Director for the Bureau of Mines
and Geology at UNR. Mr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
18. Approved Handbook Change, Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellow,
UNR
Approved the following policy, Title 4, Chapter 7, Section
7, Benefits - Postdoctoral Fellows:
Section 7. Benefits - Postdoctoral Fellows
1. Annual leave with pay will be accrued at 1 1/2 working
days per full month of continuous service, and shall
not be cumulative from fiscal year to fiscal year.
2. Sick leave with pay will be accrued at 1 1/4 working
days per full month of service, and shall not be cumu-
lative from fiscal year to fiscal year.
3. A group health insurance plan will be made available to
postdoctoral fellows.
Numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7 will remain the same.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
Postdoctoral Fellows at UNR. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
19. Approved to Sell Stock, UNLV
Approved the sale of 275 shares of Frontier Savings and Loan
stock. The stock was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Wing Fong in
December, 1983. The proceeds from the sale will go to the
engineering program at UNLV as specified by the donors.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval to sell 275 shares of Frontier
Savings and Loan stock for UNLV. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
20. Approved Loan, UNLV
Approved negotiations of a tax-free loan with a local bank
to borrow not more than $1,200,000 for a term not to exceed
10 years. The loan proceeds will be used to finish the
black topping of the parking lot at the Thomas and Mack
Center, and to install the remainder of the parking lot
lighting. The loan will be amortized from the $450,000
recently approved by the Legislature and from parking rev-
enues collected for events held at the Center.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval subject upon
review of loan documents.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval to seek a tax-free loan with a
local bank to borrow not more than $1,200,000 to finish the
black topping and lighting of the parking lot at Thomas
and Mack Center at UNLV. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion
carried.
21. Approved Professional Compensation, UNS
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.
Salary Proposed
1986-87 1987-88
UNR
Amato, H. $ 68,700 $ 70,761
Ault, C. 56,700 75,669*
Barnes, R. 59,400 61,776
Brown, D. --- 85,000
Dankworth, R. 68,600 72,030
Daugherty, R. 110,500 113,815
Dhingra, A. 75,400 80,678**
Dickens, R. 33,000 34,650
Epps, J. 70,000 73,500
Ferguson, N. 60,500 63,525
Gamble, S. 39,000 41,730
Jones, B. 72,600 77,682
Linn, Travis 62,200 66,554
Manning, J. 46,800 49,608
Meyers, F. 64,900 69,443
Morehouse, H. 62,700 65,835
Nellor, J. 67,500 70,200
Page, P. 70,400 75,328
Schrum, M. 67,700 70,408
Taranik, J. 69,900 ---
Wallace, S. 62,200 65,310
Donovan, R. 57,897 --- ***
Spencer, J. 40,680 --- ***
*Mr. Ault's base salary as Athletic Director is proposed
at $60,669. The additional $15,000 reflects the in-
corporation into his recommended salary of income de-
rived for the past several years from his position as
Head Football Coach. This income would continue as long
as he remains in that position. 3-year contract, UNS
Code Section 5.4.2.
**3-year contract, UNS Code Section 5.4.2
***EPR Employees. Actual contracts will reflect reduced
salaries as required by the EPR requirements.
UNLV
Ackerman, R. $ 53,000 $ 57,650
Anderson, D. 65,402 68,514
Emerson, D. 65,794 68,968
Irsfeld, J. 57,521 60,397
Jacobs, J. 31,000 32,550
Lujan, J. 38,006 41,906
Marshall, D. 61,315 64,154
Michel, M. 63,350 66,476
Pohl, N. 70,000 73,250
Raschko, L. 43,019 45,170
Rivera, L. 72,025 75,626
Rothermel, B. 65,988 69,287
Smith, R. 60,000 63,100
Unrue, J. 74,665 78,398
Vallen, J. 64,231 67,308
Westfall, H. 72,025 75,626
Wright, T. 62,606 65,984
DRI
Doherty, J. $ 42,792 $ 43,650
Fenske, P. 69,000 71,070
Fox, C. --- * 60,000
Pierson, W. --- * 69,000
Schulke, D. 69,000 71,070
Wagner, S. 47,736 50,124
Warburton, J. 69,000 71,070
Williams, C. 61,512 63,357
Wilson, D. 29,964 31,500
Winterberg, F. 64,236 66,168
*Acting Positions in FY 86-87
CCCC
Agonia, B. $ 34,939 $ 36,847
Balboni, A. 53,931 46,291
Brown, T. 44,000 46,320
Fiant, R. 44,000 46,820
Garner, V. 42,569 44,346
Gochnour, G. 43,500 45,805
Rawson, R. 67,901 71,438
Thomas-Sims, J. 52,000 54,560
Watts, L. 34,322 36,409
NNCC
Aiazzi, S. $ 45,040 $ 48,193
Greenhaw, C. 50,525 54,062
Karr, J. 44,550 47,669
TMCC
Garner, K. $ 41,865 $ 44,796*
Gubanich, R. 56,000 58,505*
Remington, R. 56,000 58,505*
Rainey, M. 45,000 47,025
Wilkins, D. 44,857 56,355**
*EPR Employees. Actual contracts will reflect reduced
salaries as required by the EPR requirements.
**Includes merit recommendation. Mr. Wilkins will be on
"A" contract during the 1987-88 year, serving as Faculty
Senate Chair.
WNCC
Davies, W. $ 48,930 $ 52,355
Dondero, M. 48,930 52,355
Garmon, J. 48,930 52,355
Officers and Chancellor's Staff
Crowley, J. N. $112,000 $117,600
Maxson, R. C. 112,000 117,600
Meacham, P. 69,875 73,400
Berg, W. 69,875 73,400
Gwaltney, J. 69,875 73,400
Calabro, A. 69,875 73,400
Dawson, M. $ 87,000 $102,000
Sparks, R. 68,500 78,300
Fox, W. 66,000 78,300
Klasic, D. 58,000 66,000
Moser. M. L. 37,500 50,000
Case, L. 67,000 --- *
Stetter, J. 48,000 49,440
*Resigned, effective July 1, 1987.
Chairman Klaich explained that the professional pool is
equivalent to the legislative package and that the Presi-
dents utilized those funds effectively. He stated that the
recommendations for Chancellor's staff salaries do not fol-
low Chancellor Dawson's recommendations, but are the Chair-
man of the Board's recommendations, which is the mean salary
of the Arkansas Survey. He stated he felt that the salaries
of the Chancellor's staff had fallen out of step with other
UNS salaries. He cited the low turnover rate among the
staff and their quality of work as major factors for the
decision, and further stated that this would show the Re-
gents' support for the staff.
Mrs. Whitley recommended that the Chancellor's housing al-
lowance should include an allowance for a home in the Las
Vegas area. Chairman Klaich assured Mrs. Whitley that the
Chancellor will be trying to locate a home in the south, and
that a request will be presented at the September meeting
for an additional housing allowance.
Chairman Klaich recommended that Community College Presi-
dents be given a housing allowance of $600 per month.
Mr. Eardley moved approval of the professional compensations
and $600 per month housing allowance for Community College
Presidents. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Master Plan, DRI/TMCC
Approved a Master Plan which includes facilities for DRI and
TMCC, as contained in Ref. B, filed with the permanent min-
utes. President Hidy and Gwaltney presented the plan at the
meeting.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the Master Plan for DRI and
TMCC. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Klaich and Mr. Eardley commended Presidents Hidy
and Gwaltney and their staffs for their cooperative efforts
in developing the Master Plan for both Campuses.
23. New Business
A. Mr. Eardley and Mrs. Sheerin reported on the Association
of Community College Trustees Conference held at Lake
Tahoe on June 10-13, 1987, which was hosted by Western
Nevada Community College and Lake Tahoe Community Col-
lege.
B. President Meacham announced that CCCC will be hosting
the AACJC National Conference in Las Vegas during
April, 1988 and encouraged the Board to attend the con-
ference.
The meeting recessed at 4:30 P.M. and reconvened at 9:00 A.M. on
Friday, June 26, 1987 with all Regents, Officers and staff pres-
ent.
24. Election of Officers
The Board of Regents Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2, stipu-
lates the election of Officers for the Board.
Section 2. The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected
from among the membership of the Board at the organizational
meeting of the Board held during the Board's last meeting of
the fiscal year ending during an odd-numbered year and shall
serve 2-year terms, to commence on the following July 1.
The Chairman or Vice Chairman may serve only two successive
terms in the respective office, but may be reelected to such
office after an intervening term. In the event of a vacancy
in office, the Board shall fill the vacancy for the remain-
der of their terms by election at the next regularly sched-
uled meeting of the Board. No person serving more than 3
successive years as Chairman or Vice Chairman shall be
elected to successive terms in those respective offices.
Mr. Klaich called for nominations for Chairman of the Board.
Mrs. Kenney nominated Mrs. Carolyn Sparks.
Mrs. Gallagher nominated Mrs. June F. Whitley.
Mr. Karamanos nominated Mr. Joseph M. Foley.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Mrs. Sparks: 4 votes - Regents Eardley, Kenney,
Sparks, Klaich
Mrs. Whitley: 3 votes - Regents Gallagher, Sheerin,
Whitley
Mr. Foley: 2 votes - Regents Foley, Karamanos
There not being a majority, the Chairman called for a second
roll call vote:
Mrs. Whitley: 5 votes - Regents Foley, Gallagher,
Karamanos, Sheerin, Whitley
Mrs. Sparks: 4 votes - Regents Eardley, Kenney,
Sparks, Klaich
Mrs. Gallagher moved unanimous approval of the election of
Mrs. June F. Whitley as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Eardley
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich called for nominations for Vice Chairman of the
Board.
Mrs. Whitley nominated Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher.
Mrs. Sparks nominated Mr. James Eardley.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Mrs. Gallagher: 5 votes - Regents Eardley, Whitley,
Gallagher, Karamanos, Klaich
Mr. Eardley: 4 votes - Regents Foley, Kenney,
Sheerin, Sparks
Mr. Foley moved unanimous approval of the election of Mrs.
Dorothy S. Gallagher as Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Foley extended his gratitude to Mr. Klaich for the time
and energy he has provided as Chairman of the Board. Mrs.
Sheerin, on behalf of the members of the Board, also extend-
ed congratulations to Mr. Klaich for his term as Chairman.
Mr. Klaich stated that his term has Chairman could not have
operated as smoothly as it did without the support from his
fellow members on the Board and the UNS family.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
06-25-1987