June 25-26, 1992
06-25-1992
Pages 1-45
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
June 25-26, 1992
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Grant Hall,
Richard Tam Alumni Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Dr. James Eardley, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Members absent: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Stan Aiazzi, NNCC, for
President Ron Remington
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Acting Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairman Carolyn Collins (CCSN),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Richard Egami (DRI), Michon Mackedon
(WNCC), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Ellen Pillard (UNR), Robert Skaggs
(UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Vice Chairman James Eardley called the meeting to order at 10:00
A.M. Thursday, June 25, 1992, with all Regents present except
Regents Foley, Hammargren, Sparks and Whitley.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held May
14-15, 1992 and minutes of the special meeting held
June 9, 1992.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the following appointments to the School of
Medicine Advisory Board:
Larry Struve, Reno
Ron Zideck, Reno
(4) Approved awarding Mr. Chris Ault a $10,000 bonus for
his performance during 1991. As Head Coach of the
Wolf Pack football program, Mr. Ault was commended by
the Regents for an outstanding 1991 football season
and for the great honor he brought to intercollegiate
athletics within the State of Nevada. The University
would like to award this bonus to him with the source
of funding being $5000 from the Wolf Club and $5000
from the Intercollegiate Athletics Funds (non-state
budget).
(5) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Transportation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board through
May 31, 1993
Amount : $9000 maximum to UNR
Purpose : Investigation of a rockfall hazard
rating and mitigation for highway
rock cuts in Lake Tahoe area
(Nevada-California border).
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Human Resources/Division of Mental Hygiene
and Mental Retardation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: June 30, 1992 through June 30,
1993
Amount : $11,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide one Psychology
Doctoral Intern to perform full
range of appropriate psychological
services to Rural Clinics Admin-
istrative Office.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Human Resources/Division of Mental Hygiene
and Mental Retardation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $11,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide Psychology Doctoral
Interns to perform psychological
testing, individual, group and
family psychotherapy to Nevada
Mental Health Institute.
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the City of Reno
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: June 30, 1992 through July 1, 1993
Amount : $62,000 to City of Reno
Purpose : Reduction of amount to be paid to
City of Reno for dispatch services
on behalf of UNR PD.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Division of Real
Estate (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $42,838 to UNR
Purpose : Various real estate programs to be
presented in Reno and Sparks.
F. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Employ-
ment Security Department (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: August 1, 1992 through January
31, 1993
Amount : $24,500 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide hearings officers
to assist in Employment Security
Department in conducting unemploy-
ment compensation appeals hearings
in Reno.
G. UCCSN Board of Regents/Medical School and the
Nevada Department of Human Resources/Health
Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $6454 maximum to Medical School
Purpose : Medical School to provide facili-
ties and staff toward screening,
examination and recommend services
for the Children's Cleft Palate
Clinic.
H. UCCSN Board of Regents/Medical School and the
Nevada Department of Human Resources/Health
Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $6000 to Medical School
Purpose : Medical School to provide consul-
tation and education on communi-
cable diseases to the Carson City
Health Department.
I. UCCSN Board of Regents/Medical School and the
Nevada Department of Human Resources/Division
of Human Resources/Division of Mental Hygiene
and Mental Retardation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $172,290 to Medical School
Purpose : Medical School to provide psychi-
atric coverage to Rural Clinics
Offices in Carson City, Fallon,
Gardnerville, Yerington and Elko.
J. UCCSN Board of Regents/Medical School and the
Nevada Department of Human Resources/Division
of Health (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $19,200 to Medical School
Purpose : Medical School to conduct genetic
specialty clinics in concert with
staff of Special Children's
Clinics.
K. UCCSN Board of Regents/WNCC and the Nevada State
Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $1800 to SOICC
Purpose : Access to Nevada Career Informa-
tion System.
L. UCCSN Board of Regents/TMCC and the Nevada State
Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $1500 to SOICC
Purpose : Access to Nevada Career Informa-
tion System.
M. UCCSN Board of Regents/CCSN and the Nevada State
Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $2100 to SOICC
Purpose : Access to Nevada Career Informa-
tion System.
N. UCCSN Board of Regents/NNCC and the Nevada State
Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $600 to SOICC
Purpose : Access to Nevada Career Informa-
tion System.
O. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Division
of Real Estate (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $16,785 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to present continuing educa-
tion courses and seminars to real
estate licensees.
P. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Clark County
(Grant of Easement)
Effective Date: When approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $1 to UNLV
Purpose : Easement to Clark County to re-
construct, maintain and repair
underground and above-ground traf-
fic signal and intersection light-
ing facilities on Maryland Parkway
between Elizabeth Avenue and Cot-
tage Grove Avenue.
P. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and Clark County
(Grant of Easement)
Effective Date: When approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $1 to UNLV
Purpose : Easement to Clark County to re-
construct, maintain and repair
underground and above-ground traf-
fic signal and intersection light-
ing facilities on Maryland Parkway
between Elizabeth Avenue and Cot-
tage Grove Avenue.
Q. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993
Amount : $4500 to UNLV
Purpose : Endemic Fish Study.
R. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $12,425 to UNLV
Purpose : Fisheries Investigation at Lake
Mead.
S. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Transportation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $25,000 to UNLV
Purpose : Function Requirements Study for
potential of a Geographical In-
formation System (GIS) at Depart-
ment of Transportation.
Mr. Klaich moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approval
of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the or-
der of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Maxson welcomed Journalism Professor Mary Hausch
and her class to the meeting. Ms. Hausch is a former edu-
cation reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
President Maxson introduced Ms. Aliza Pro, Graduate Student
Association President at UNLV.
President Crowley introduced Mr. Laurence Doyle, Graduate
Student Association President at UNR.
3. Chairman's Report
Vice Chairman Eardley requested General Counsel Klasic to
brief the Board on the pending Nevada State Press Associa-
tion law suit that has been filed against the Board of
Regents.
General Counsel Klasic reported that the Board of Regents
held a closed personnel session on January 9, 1992 and as
a result the Nevada State Press Association filed a claim
that there was a violation of the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
The Attorney General's opinion stated that there was no
violation of the Nevada Open Meeting Law. However, the
Nevada State Press Association was not satisfied with the
opinion and filed a law suit in the later part of March
claiming that the Nevada Open Meeting Law was violated and
requested injunctive release be presented. There were
approximately 45 days to answer the response and on May,
on behalf of the Board of Regents, General Counsel Klasic
filed an answer as well as motion for summary judgement.
The Nevada State Press Association requested some addition-
al time to file and answer a brief. They filed an answering
brief earlier this month. There is now a little time to
file a reply brief and General Counsel intends to do this
in July. He felt that there may be a hearing at the end of
July on the motion at which time a decision will be made
to either grant the motion or deny it. If denied, then it
will go to trial at a later date.
4. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson announced that this meeting would be the
last meeting for Mrs. Karen Steinberg to serve as Acting
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He extended his
thanks to her serving as Acting Vice Chancellor during the
last 11 months.
Chancellor Dawson announced that Nevada has once again been
chosen to receive an EPSCoR grant. The annual meeting of
EPSCoR will be held in October in Las Vegas. Additional
details will be forthcoming.
A meeting with the Governor and Budget Director is scheduled
for Friday, June 26, 1992, at the Governor's Las Vegas Of-
fice. The persons that have been invited to participate
in this meeting on behalf of UCCSN are Regents Berkley,
Eardley, Foley and Klaich, and Presidents Crowley, Gwaltney,
Maxson and Meacham.
Chancellor Dawson reported that the Tuition and Fees Policy
Review Committee, which has representation from each of the
six instructional institutions as well as from students and
Regents, has met three times to discuss the UCCSN tuition
and fees policy. While the Committee will continue its work
over the Summer, it is anticipated that a draft policy will
be presented for Board review in August. This timetable
would enable incorporation of any new policy recommendations
into the biennial budget, as well as allow student review
and input early this Fall.
To date, the Committee has discussed the following issues:
The Regents should use several non-binding guides in
addition to the WICHE average (i. e., needs assessment
of UCCSN institutions, consumer prices, increase in
funding over the biennium, and other indices).
The Committee is examining whether all the WICHE states
should be in the comparison group which is used as a
non-binding guide. Also, the Committee is considering
separating the policies for Community Colleges and Uni-
versities.
There is a consensus that financial aid policy must be
linked to tuition and fees policy. Each time that fees
are raised, it has been suggested that a certain percent
of the raise be allocated to financial aid.
The Committee has suggested that the tuition and fee
levels should be set by the Regents bi-annually rather
than annually to be in line with the budget process.
Chancellor Dawson announced that Mr. Stan Aiazzi, NNCC Dean
of Student Services, will be representing President Ron
Remington during the meeting. President Remington is re-
covering from a recent leg injury.
Chancellor Dawson stated that the Regents' Workshop has been
rescheduled from October to December. Additional informa-
tion will be forthcoming.
5. Approved Emeritus Appointments
Approved the following emeritus appointments as recommended
by the Presidents:
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended:
Mary Dale Deacon, Librarian Emerita, effective June 30,
1992
Lloyd Nietling, Emeritus Associate Professor of Mathe-
matics, effective June 30, 1992
B. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended:
Richard H. Fashbaugh, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, effective July 1, 1992
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the emeritus appointments at
UNLV and UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
6. Approved the Tenure on Hire, UNLV
Approved tenure on hire for Dr. Robert Rossman, Professor
and Chairman, Department of Sport and Leisure Studies at
UNLV, effective August 24, 1992.
This request complies with the Board policy adopted April,
1992.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of tenure on hire for Dr. Robert
Rossman, Professor and Chairman, Department of Sport and
Leisure Studies at UNLV, effective August 24, 1992. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
7. Approved Recommendations for Award to Tenure
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration.
Note: The titles stated in this agenda item are descriptive
only. Faculty are tenured in institutions, and not
in particular employment positions.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following award to tenure, effective July 1,
1992, to the following:
Fritz H. Grupe, Accounting/Computer Information Systems,
Business Administration
James H. Trexler, Geology, School of Mines
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommended award to tenure, effective July 1, 1992, to
the following:
Maria G. Ramirez, ICS, College of Education
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of award to tenure for UNR and
UNLV. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment to
rank have been forwarded for Board consideration.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the following promotion, effective July 1, 1992:
Robert T. King to Professor, Oral History Program,
College of Arts and Science
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of Promotion or Assignment to
Rank at UNR. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Bylaw Change, Board of Regents
Approved a change to the Board of Regents' Bylaws, Article
VI, Committees of the Board, which establishes the Status
of Women Committee as a standing committee, as contained in
Ref. D, filed with the permanent minutes.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the change to the Board of
Regents' Bylaws. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Mr. Foley opposed.
Motion carried.
10. Approved Signature Authority, Surplus Property
The State of Nevada Purchsing Division now requires a new
resolution by the Governing Board of an agency to authorize
the purchase of surplus property from the State, as contain-
ed in Ref. E, filed in the Regents' Office.
While the Board of Regents' Bylaws already authorized the
Chancellor as the contract officer for the Board, Chancellor
Dawson requested approval for this specific authority to
satisfy the above request.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to grant signature authority
to the Chancellor or his designee when purchasing surplus
property from the State of Nevada. Mr. Klaich seconded.
Motion carried.
11. Approved Change in Terms of Promissory Note, WNCC
Approved a change in the terms of a promissory note for
WNCC, dated December 31, 1991 - Maximum Principal $500,000,
as contained in Ref. F, filed in the Regents' Office. This
change is at request of Mr. John Swendseid, Bond Counsel.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the change in terms of a prom-
issory note for WNCC, dated December 31, 1991. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 10:25 A.M. to move into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting, and reconvened at 10:40 A.M. Thursday,
June 25, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents Foley,
Sparks and Whitley.
12. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held June 25, 1992, were made by Regent Jill
Derby, Chairman.
(1) Information Only: Annual Report on UCCSN Programs
Holding Special Accreditation - Acting Vice Chancellor
Karen Steinberg provided an updated report on Univer-
sity and Community College programs holding special
accreditation, Ref. AA-1, filed in Regents' Office.
Chairman Derby questioned the need for this annual
report, and Mrs. Steinberg responded that there was
a concern regarding the number and types of programs
holding special accreditation several years ago. It
is provided as an information item for the Board of
Regents. The report also displays the cost of the
special accreditation to the institutions.
President Maxson stated that this report keeps the
Board informed of the special accreditation status,
expecially at the rapidly growing institutions, such
as UNLV. He noted that all the Campuses have received
accreditation for a number of programs, but he was
particularly proud of the programs accredited at UNLV.
(2) Approved a change in the reporting relationship of the
existing Women's Studies Program from the College of
Liberal Arts to a free-standing degree at UNLV, which
would report to the Senior Vice President and Provost.
The interdisciplinary Women's Studies Program is cur-
rently offered within the College of Liberal Arts, and
courses are taught by faculty within the College. With
the separation of the College of Fine and Performing
Arts from the College of Liberal Arts, the number of
courses from which the program can draw has been re-
duced. Ref. AA-2 is filed in the Regents' Office.
This change will respond to increased enrollment and
demand for participation in the program by providing
the opportunity to expand the curriculum into a range
of disciplines such as health, business, art, archi-
tecture or the sciences. No new resources are required
to implement this change.
(3) Approved the renaming of the current Master of Science
in Environmental Analytical Chemistry to the Master of
Science in Chemistry at UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-
1, filed in the Regents' Office.
With the addition of new faculty and course offerings
over the past several years, a broadening of the pro-
gram has occurred. This name change will offer stu-
dents the flexibility to specialize in one of several
areas, and will expand the employment opportunities
for graduates. This change can be made with existing
resources.
(4) New Business - Chairman Derby announced that the Aca-
demic Affairs Retreat has been scheduled for Tuesday,
July 21, 1992, in Reno.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 10:40 A.M. to move into the Legis-
lative Liaison Committee meeting, and reconvened at 11:10 A.M.
Thursday, June 25, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents
Sparks and Whitley.
13. Report and Recommendations of the Legislative Liaison Com-
mittee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee meeting, held June 25, 1992, were made by Regent
Shelley Berkley, Chairman.
(1) Approved to use Regents' Special Project Funds in an
amount up to $25,000 to prepare a computerized network
for legislative and other communication purposes.
Ms. Pamela Galloway, UCCSN Director of Public Informa-
tion, gave a brief history of the need to establish a
computerized network. This proposal gives all the
institutions the ability to communicate using modern
technology. The institutions will be able to convert
their current lists into a more user friendly data
base. This issue was discussed at the Council of
Presidents' meeting, which Chairman Berkley attended.
Ms. Galloway reported that the funds would be used
for the purchase of a software program, wages, and
operating expenses. She stated that the program would
be completed after Fall general election results are
known. She stated that the information gathered would
be useful during the next 10 years as it incorporates
new redistricting information.
Chairman Berkley questioned why the Regents' Special
Project Funds are being requested for this project,
and Ms. Galloway explained that the Regents' Special
Project Funds are non-state funds, non-tax dollars
and are derived from the interest generated from
donations to the System.
Mr. Klaich questioned the purpose of this program, and
Ms. Galloway explained that it will aid the Committee
in communicating with higher education consituents
and will provide a master list in order for informa-
tion to be sent to the names contained on the list.
In addition, each institution will be able to build
its own constituent lists.
Upon questioning, Ms. Galloway stated that the program
will be housed on each of the Campuses and the infor-
mation gathered will be on a voluntary basis.
Chairman Berkley stated that this program will provide
easier access to the persons contained in the data
base, especially during the legislative session. It
will bring UCCSN into a more democratic participatory
mode of communication. All the institutions will have
equal opportunity to provide and access information
from this data base. She is hopeful that letters
could be generated in a very short time. For example,
if a legislative committee is to address a particular
UCCSN issue, letters could be mailed to express UCCSN's
view on the issue.
Mr. Klaich questioned if there would be any ongoing
costs, and how this budget was originated, and Chair-
man Berkley stated that there will not be any addi-
tional costs, and clarified that the request should
reflect "not exceeding" the $25,000 from Regents'
Special Project Funds. She stated that the budget
was developed by staff and presented to the Council
of Presidents. She is hopeful that not all the fund-
ing would be used on this project.
Mr. Foley questioned whether all the institutions and
their legislative committees were in support of this
endeavor. Each President responded in support of this
establishment of the legislative committee network.
He further questioned if the Presidents would continue
financial support for the program and President Crowley
stated that the Campuses would be willing to support
the program after the initial start-up costs were
depleted.
Chairman Berkley extended her thanks to Ms. Galloway,
each institution, and expecially to UNR for sharing
its legislative expertise.
It was moved to approve the use of Regents' Special
Project funds in the amount up to $25,000 to be used
to prepare a computerized network for legislative
purposes, with the Chancellor's Office serving as the
oversight.
(2) Information Only: Review of Legislative Activity -
Chairman Berkley requested that each of the institu-
tions begin identifying Legislators in their particu-
lar area to invite to the Campuses. She felt that
more contact with Legislators, the more successful
UCCSN will be during the next legislative session.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Dr. Derby
seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 11:20 A.M. to move into the Status
of Women Committee meeting, and reconvened at 12:15 P.M. Thurs-
day, June 25, 1992, with all Regents present except Regents
Foley, Sparks and Whitley.
14. Report and Recommendations of the Status of Women Committee
A report and recommendations of the Status of Women Commit-
tee meetings, held June 11 and June 25, 1992, were made
by Regent Jill Derby, Chairman.
June 11, 1992
(1) Recommended Changes to Policies and Procedures Regard-
ing Sexual Harassment
Chairman Derby distributed a list of suggested issues
regarding sexual harassment for consideration by the
Committee, filed in the Regents' Office. She stated
that some of these suggestions may require changes to
current policies and procedures. After considerable
discussion, the following action was taken:
A. Independent advisor or consultant (to support,
counsel and inform the complainant).
Suggest that General Counsel be directed to draft
language to appoint an independent advisor or con-
sultant if the victim/complainant or petitioner
requests such a person.
B. Student participation in Hearing Committee. (UCCSN
Code Section 6.12.3(c))
Where a student is involved in a sexual harassment
matter, students are to be involved in the Hearing
Committee.
C. Representative gender balance to Hearing Committee.
(Also racial/ethnic where appropriate. UCCSN Code
Section 6.12.2(a))
There shall be mandatory language requiring appro-
priate pool balance and the institution shall make
every reasonable effort to see that the panel
selected from the pool reflects appropriate gender
and ethnic interest.
D. Direct Campuses to review and revise their Campus
policies and procedures for sexual harassment and
the way in which these policies and procedures are
administered and adhered to. (TMCC 6/10 & UNR 6/5)
Requested that the Board direct Campuses to review
and revise their Campus policies and procedures for
sexual harassment and the way in which these poli-
cies and procedures are administered and adhered
to. Such report to be returned to the Board not
later than its February 1993 meeting.
E. Reassignment. Language recognizing status dif-
ferentials so that complainant will not always
be moved. (UNR, June 5th #2)
In situations involving charges of sexual harass-
ment where reassignment of an individual is appro-
priate, reassignment shall be accomplished with no
presumption as to the guilt or innocence of the
party reassigned and no presumption as to the ease
of reassignment between the perpetrator and the
complainant.
Chairman Derby suggested a letter be sent to the insti-
tutions containing suggestions for their implementa-
tion:
A. Direct Campuses to review and revise Campus poli-
cies and procedures and complete them in time to
report to the Board of Regents at its February
1993 meeting.
B. Pass along the suggestion from the UNR Affirmative
Action Office that Campuses should have all com-
plaints (including sexual harassment) go through
the Affirmative Action Office first, where these
cases are thoroughly investigated. That Office
would then forward only those sexual harassment
cases where strong probable cause is shown.
C. Clarify the role of the Affirmative Action Officers
at the Campus level. (This is recommendation 15 of
the Status of Women Interim Report.) There appears
to be a need to clarify this reporting structure.
D. Add sexual harassment training to the training
program for members of the pool from which a hear-
ing panel is drawn.
(2) Future Activities
Unresolved items on the handout, and suggestions made
at this meeting, which might be considered by the Com-
mittee at a future time are:
Discouraging relationships among students/faculty.
Committee Recommendation #15 approved by Board.
This Committee meet with the Affirmative Action
Officers.
Continued discussion on statute of limitations for
reporting offenses.
All Campuses have a pool from which to draw the
hearing panel, and that appropriate training
be provided.
June 25, 1992
Dr. Derby presented two handouts, a summary of the recom-
mendations of the Committee meeting on June 11, 1992, and
a copy of a memorandum from General Counsel Donald Klasic
responding to the recommendations and how they might be
implemented in policies and procedures.
The Committee's recommendations were as follows:
1. Direct General Counsel to draft language to appoint an
independent advisor or consultant if the victim/com-
plainant or petitioner requests such a person.
General Counsel Klasic stated he felt this change would
be more appropriate placed in Title 4, Chapter 8 of the
Handbook, Student Recruitment and Retention Policy,
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative
Action Program for the University and Community College
System of Nevada. He suggested Chapter 8 then might
also need a change in title. Also, he asked for clar-
ification concerning the nature of this position.
Following a lengthy discussion, which included place-
ment in the Code or Handbook, that the person not be
a psychologist or social worker, and that the person
must be from the Campus in which the complaint was
filed, Chairman Derby asked that Dr. Kirkland consult
with the Campuses, develop wording for a recommendation
and submit it to General Counsel Klasic so that it can
be placed in the Code in Chapter 5 with a cross refer-
ence in Chapter 6.
In answer to a question, Chairman Derby explained that
training of this independent advisor would be up to
the Campus, but that there were several training models
already in place, the best of which appears to be the
Navy program. Chairman Derby stated that the Committee
has discussed holding a training session for leadership
at the Campuses on sexual harassment.
It was moved that the Committee recommend language con-
cerning an independent advisor to be placed in Chapter
5 of the Code with a cross reference in Chapter 6.
2. In sexual harassment cases where a student is involved
in a sexual harassment matter, students should be in-
volved in the Hearing Committee.
General Counsel Klasic stated that he was opposed to
making a student a mandatory voting member of a hearing
panel. He related that one of the reasons for attempt-
ing to expedite procedures was his past experience in
getting students to serve on the panel. He cited the
length of a hearing, the difficulty students have had
in rearranging class schedules to devote time to a 5-day
hearing, 9 to 5 each day, and the difficulty for stu-
dents when the hearing is held at the end of the semes-
ter during finals.
Student Government leaders Debbie Green, WNCC, Charlie
Covington, TMCC, and Samantha Dollison, UNR, objected
stating that the students were committed to the process
and would be available. General Counsel Klasic pointed
out that student governments have their own hearing
procedures when only students are involved.
General Counsel Klasic explained that he did not mean
students would not serve, rather it was his experience
that it was most difficult to speed up the process be-
cause of trying to schedule around the students. Dr.
Kirkland recommended leaving the former language which
includes student participation, citing the key to that
is that it provides a student perspective. President
Crowley suggested that there had been serious problems
in the past, but that perhaps the motion could be re-
visited in a year or two to see whether the problem has
continuted. Mrs. Berkley stated she would be willing to
incorporate that into the motion, and Dr. Kirkland
agreed; therefore, the motion will read:
It was moved to reinstate the former language that
would provide for student representation on hearing
panels, and that after a year or two of experience
review the matter to determine whether there has
been a problem with student representation and
whether the language would need to be changed.
General Counsel Klasic asked for clarification whether
the above would relate to sexual harassment cases only,
with the Chairman replying that it did.
3. There be mandatory language requiring appropriate pool
balance and that the institution shall make every rea-
sonable effort to see that the panel selected from the
pool reflects appropriate gender and ethnic interest.
General Klasic stated that he would recommend not making
this mandatory because this is not the most popular as-
signment on the Campus, and there undoubtedly will be
more and more of these cases coming up, but of primary
concern is the legal problem. He explained that if
there is a mandatory balance required, and that balance
is not maintained at all times, then litigation would
be forthcoming, and no matter whether the accused "har-
asser" was guilty or not, the case would be thrown out
on that basis. He did recommend a non-binding motion
indicating to the institution that they should make
every reasonable effort necessary to establish a faculty
hearing panel that was appropriately a cross section of
the employee population of the institution.
Mr. Klaich agreed, urging that every effort be made by
the Campuses to have a balanced pool, but for the legal
reasons above that it not be mandatory. UNR Faculty
Senate Chairman Ellen Pillard explained the selection
process of the pool at UNR and suggested that perhaps
the Campuses could track the membership of the pool for
a year or two to see whether the issue needs to be re-
visited.
It was moved that this particular recommendation of the
Committee be changed to read that the institution shall
make every reasonable effort to see that the pool and
the panel selected from the pool reflect appropriate
gender, interests and, where appropriate, ethnic or
other interests.
4. The Committee would recommend that the Board direct the
Campuses to review and revise their Campus policies and
procedures for sexual harassment and the way in which
these policies and procedures are administered and ad-
hered to, such report to be returned to the Board not
later than its February 1993 meeting.
Chairman Derby stated this did not require a Code change
or further discussion at this time.
5. In situations involving charges of sexual harassment,
where reassignment of an individual is appropriate,
that reassignment be accomplished with no presumption
as to the guilt or innocence of the party reassigned
and that no presumption as to the ease of reassignment
between the perpetrator and the complainant arise.
General Counsel Klasic stated that subsection 6.2.4 of
the UCCSN Code, adopted at the May meeting, provides for
possible reassignment of individuals in the case of a
sexual harassment complaint. Additional language would
be necessary which would require that no presumption
should arise as to the ease of reassignment between the
perpetrator and the complainant.
General Counsel Klasic reminded the Presidents and
Faculty Senate Chairmen that under the new policy adopt-
ed in May 1992, that hearing panels would now have to
be created on each Campus, and they should be created
before the next semester begins.
Chairman Derby stated that the Committee would be focus-
ing on sexual harassment training to be accomplished in
the Fall. She announced that Jill Winter, UNR Center
for Applied Research, has forwarded a survey aimed at
student assessment. Once the draft as been developed
it will be circulated to the Committee.
Dr. Derby moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Status of Women Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded.
UNR Graduate Student Association President Laurence Doyle
requested that students be reinstated in all other disci-
plinary procedures. Dr. Derby stated that his request would
need to be addressed outside the realm of the Status of
Women Committee.
Mr. Klaich requested General Counsel Klasic to report back
to the Board on the status of where student representation
was deleted from the UCCSN Code and/or Board of Regents
Handbook.
Motion carried.
15. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held June 17, 1992, were made by Regent Dorothy Gallagher,
Chairman.
Chairman Gallagher stated that Mrs. Shelley Berkley has not
attended any Audit Committee meetings in the last year.
Therefore, Mrs. Gallagher will ask Chairman Carolyn Sparks
if Mrs. June Whitley may be appointed to the Committee to
replace Mrs. Shelley Berkley.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Residential Life, July 1, 1990
through December 31, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Ms. Michelle Dudan, Assistant Director of Administra-
tive Services, stated that there have been improve-
ments since the last audit and deposits are made in
a more timely manner. Ms. Dudan also stated that
deposits are made on a daily basis.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the TMCC Associated Students July 1, 1990
through June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that telephone voting was in
violation of the Nevada Open Meeting Law and the
Board of Regents' policy. There were no budgets for
any of the year's activities and the student news-
paper, "Echo", had no procedures manual.
Dr. Rita Gubanich, Vice President for Institutional
Services, stated that these issues were addressed in
the March 23, 1992 response. Dr. Gubanich also stated
that a procedures manual is in process.
Ms. Kay Adair, ASTM President, stated that ASTM was
having meetings every week instead of twice a month
to reduce the time meetings could be missed before
action is taken.
Chairman Gallagher requested a progress report for
the October Audit Committee meeting.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Copy Machine Activity, January 1,
1991 through December 31, 1991, filed in the Regents'
Office.
Mrs. Cardinal stated there will be a follow-up report
in three months.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Scholarship Program, July 1, 1990
through October 31, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that the procedures manual has
been completed and there will be a follow-up report in
three months.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the WNCC United Students Association, July 1,
1990 through December 31, 1991, filed in the Regents'
Office.
Mrs. Diane Hilliard-Kraff gave the progress report.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the NNCC Child Care Center, July 1, 1990
through December 31, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Mrs. Cardinal reported that there have been major
improvements since the last audit.
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the NNCC Associated Students, July 1, 1990
through December 31, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Mrs. Cardinal reported that most of the report was
from a prior audit. Mrs. Cardinal stated that there
needs to be a policy for grants-in-aid and that Mr.
Phil Smith, Counselor, recently was assigned to advise
the students. There will be a follow-up report in the
Fall.
The following items were reported from the Information Agen-
da of this Committee:
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report on the UNR Laboratory Fees, July 1,
1989 through June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNR Residential Life and
Housing, July 1, 1990 through May 31, 1991, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that the student receivables and
tracking system have been implemented.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNR ASUN Bookstore, July 1,
1990 through June 30, 1991, filed in the Regents' Of-
fice.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that all problems have been
resolved.
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UCCSN Business Center North,
July 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990, filed in the
Regents' Office.
Mr. Tom Judy, Controller, reported that emergency
temporary staff has been added to take care of the
problems and stated that progress has been made. Mr.
Judy also stated that this audit has helped obtain
additional permanent staff positions.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Performing Arts Center,
July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1991, filed in the Re-
gents' Office.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that the Business Officers were
addressing liability questions for the System.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Institute for Real Estate
Studies, July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991, filed in
the Regents' Office.
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Purchasing and Contract
Management, July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Mike Sauer, Executive Assistant to Vice President
for Finance and Administration, stated that UNLV was
adopting the same Limited Purchase Order Policy as UNR
and that all Departments will be notified of the new
policies. There will be new manuals sent out to each
Department and Campus-wide training will be held.
Mr. Sauer stated that the Controller's Office reviews
the LPO's before checks are cut to the vendor.
Dr. Eardley asked why Campus Departments have LPO's
and Mr. Buster Neel, Vice President for Finance and
Administration, responded that LPO's can be used for
purchases up to $500,000, which greatly reduces the
work load.
(8) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the TMCC Laboratory Fees Charged,
July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1991, filed in the
Regents' Office.
(9) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the TMCC Admissions and Records
Office, January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990,
filed in the Regents' Office.
Chairman Gallagher stated that the FTE counts need to
be looked into especially with the Legislature start-
ing in January.
(10) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CCSN Registrar's and Bursar's
Offices, January 1, 1990 through May 31, 1990, filed
in the Regents' Office.
(11) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the WNCC Admissions and Records
Office, January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990,
filed in the Regents' Office.
(12) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the WNCC Laboratory Fees Charged,
1989-90 through 1990-91.
(13) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the NNCC Admissions and Records
Office, January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990.
(14) New Business - Chairman Gallagher stated that the
Audit Committee meetings will continue to be done by
video conference.
Chairman Gallagher announced the schedule for future
meetings:
August 12, 1992 - 1:30 P.M.
September 23, 1992 - 10:00 A.M.
November 4, 1992 - 10:00 A.M.
December 16, 1992 - 10:00 A.M.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Mrs. Gallagher extended her thanks to the UCCSN Internal
Audit staff for preparing such thorough audits.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 12:21 P.M. and reconvened at 1:10
P.M. Thursday, June 25, 1992 with all Regents present except
Regents Sparks and Whitley.
16. Approved Handbook Amendments, Hearing, UCCSN Code
Approved the amendments to the UCCSN Code, 6.2.2, Prohibited
Activity - System Community, and 6.9.8, Closed Hearings, as
contained in Ref. G, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the UCCSN Code amendments re-
garding Prohibited Activity - System Community and Closed
Hearings. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
These amendments to the UCCSN Code are a result of the dis-
cussions held with the ad hoc Committee on Status of Women
and both UNR and TMCC's Women Advisory Committees.
17. Approved Handbook Addition, UCCSN Code, Employment Contract,
DRI
Approved the addition to the UCCSN Code, 5.8.5 - Discontinu-
ance of Employment Contracts for Programmatic or Adverse
Institutional Financial Conditions as follows:
(c) For any appointment of 12 months or less, irrespec-
tive of any renewal, notice of nonreapportionment
of any faculty member in DRI shall be given in
accordance with 5.8.2 (above). In the case of a
faculty member whose appointment has been renewed
at least once and total time at DRI exceeds 23
calendar months, the nonreappointment shall be re-
viewed by a committee of the DRI Faculty Senate,
unless the faculty member concerned requests that
it not be so reviewed. The committee review shall
be forwarded to the President of DRI together with
recommendation of the center Director/Vice Presi-
dent. The decision of the President shall be
final.
President Taranik stated that this addition will bring DRI
into compliance with its current Faculty Manual. Mr.
Richard Egami, DRI Faculty Senate Chairman, stated that
the Faculty Senate concurred with the addition to the UCCSN
Code.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the UCCSN Code addition regard-
ing Employment Contracts at DRI. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Approved Handbook Addition, Religious Holiday Observation
Approved the following Handbook addition, Title 4, Chapter
20, Section 3, Absence from Class, UCCSN:
Section 3. Absence from Class.
1. There shall be no official absences from any University
class. It is the personal responsibility of the student
to consult with the Professor regarding absence from
class.
2. It is the policy of UCCSN to be sensitive to the reli-
gious obligations of its students. Any student missing
class, quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab
work because of observance of religious holidays shall,
whenever possible, be given an opportunity during that
semester to make up the missed work. The make-up will
apply to the religious holiday absence only. It shall
be the responsibility of the student to notify the in-
structor in writing, according to the policy of the
institution offering the class, if the student intends
to participate in a religious holiday which does not
fall on State holidays or period of class recess. This
policy shall not apply in the event that administering
the assignment at an alternate time would impose an un-
due hardship on the instructor of the institution which
could not reasonably have been avoided.
Any student who is denied a make-up option after appro-
priately noticing the instructor, shall have the right
to appeal that decision through the normal appeal mecha-
nism in place at that institution.
3. This policy statement along with additional relevant in-
stitutional policies, should be included in catalogues
or handbooks distributed to students and faculty.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook addition regarding
Religious Holiday Observation, with the amendment to add "in
advance" in paragraph 2 after the words "It shall be the
responsibility of the student to notify the instructor".
Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Mrs. Berkley commended Chancellor Dawson for his efforts in
developing this policy.
Motion carried.
19. Approved Operating Budget, FY 1992-93
Approved the UCCSN FY 1992-93 Operating Budget, filed in the
Regents' Office. Vice Chancellor Sparks made the presenta-
tion stating that the State Supported Operating Budget to-
tals $260.1 million. This compares to $237.5 million for
the 1991-92 fiscal year and represents a 9.5% increase.
The State Appropriations for fiscal year 1993 amount to
$207.6 million, representing 79.8% of the State Supported
Operating Budget. This compares to $191.8 million for the
1992 fiscal year and represents an 8.2% increase.
Other revenue sources budgeted in the State Supported Oper-
ating Budget total $52.5 million, representing 20.2% of the
State Supported Operating Budget. This compares to $45.7
million for the 1992 fiscal year and represents a 15% in-
crease. Student fees represent approximately 16.2% of total
revenue budgeted in the Operating Budget.
Included in the 1992-93 Operating Budget is an increase in
non-resident tuition from the fiscal year 1991-92 level of
$1800 per semester to $2025 per semester effective Fall
semester of 1992. Included in the non-resident tuition is
a surcharge of $75 per semester for the Universities sched-
uled to expire at the end of FY 93. Registration fees for
University students are increased by $5.50 per credit at
UNR ($5 to be retained in the operating budget) and by $6.50
per credit at UNLV ($6 to be retained in the operating budg-
et) effective Fall semester of 1992. Included in the regis-
tration fee is a surcharge of $3.50 per credit for UNR and
$4.50 per credit for UNLV to expire at the end of FY 93.
Graduate fees are increased by $8 per credit at UNR ($6.25
to be retained in the operating budget) and by $11.50 per
credit at UNLV ($9.75 to be retained in the operating budg-
et) effective Fall semester of 1992. Included in the grad-
uate fee is a surcharge of $1 per credit for UNR and $4.50
per credit for UNLV to expire at the end of FY 93.
Registration fees for the Community Colleges are increased
by $2 per credit ($1.75 to be retained in the operating
budget) effective Fall semester 1992. Included in the regis-
tration fee is a surcharge of $1 per credit to expire at the
end of FY 93.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that there is a 9.54% increase
in the total revenues between FY 92 and FY 93. He continued
to explain the reductions that UCCSN has experienced during
the last year. The State appropriations were reduced by
$6.6 million in FY 92, resulting in $185.2 million in total
revenue. For FY 1993 the general fund operating appropria-
tions have been reduced by $16.1 million and Vice Chancellor
Sparks anticipates that further reductions of between $5-10
million (2.5% - 5%) would be forthcoming when the Governor
makes a second reduction phase in early July.
Mr. Klaich questioned whether holding this discussion on
operating budgets was just an exercise, and Vice Chancellor
Sparks responded that the Board needs to give approval for
the spending authority that is equal to the budgets approved
by the Legislature. During the upcoming meeting with the
Governor, UCCSN needs to explain the impact of the next
slated reductions. UCCSN's budgets have already been re-
duced by 8%, and after the meeting with the Governor, it
may be reduced even further to approximately 10% for FY
1993.
Mrs. Gallagher questioned the Presidents whether an addi-
tional 5% reduction would cause personnel layoffs, program
cuts, or other impacts on the Campuses.
President Maxson stated that UNLV would experience enforced
enrollment capping by this Fall semester, and would elimi-
nate part-time employees who teach the larger classes. Any
personnel lay-offs would begin with non-teaching faculty.
President Crowley stated that UNR would accept whatever the
Governor decides, but it will have a far greater impact be-
yond this biennium, and such long-term effects would be
devastating.
President Maxson added that the Senior courses would be pro-
tected so as not to hold these students back from graduating
and UNLV would begin attrition at the Sophomore and Freshman
level classes. This will cause a lower enrollment level
this coming Fall semester because not as many class sections
could be offered.
Mr. Foley strongly felt that the Governor should call a
special session of the Legislature to address an additional
tax base. Mrs. Gallagher felt that it was an election year
which might preclude the Governor from calling a special
session.
President Meacham stated that the way to get out of a reces-
sion is to spend, and without salaries the people can not
spend. He felt a sales tax was inevitable and that salaries
should be the last resort for reduction.
President Gwaltney stated that approximately 76% of the
budget is allocated to salaries. TMCC has already imple-
mented plans for the next 24-36 months. If an additional
2% reduction is requested, TMCC will not have to lay off any
personnel. The teaching assistant accounts and part-time
staff will greatly diminish and capping enrollments may be
necessary.
Mrs. Berkley stated that the least attractive method to bal-
ance the budget would be on the backs of the employees.
Vice Chancellor Sparks informed the Board that 80% of the
UCCSN budget is allocated for salaries.
President Calabro stated that an alternative for WNCC is to
enroll more students in courses, but they would have to
rent additional space to accommodate the larger classes;
otherwise, capping enrollments will have to be implemented.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the State will begin the
next biennium with less revenue than is required to support
this biennium's budget. Currently the State is 13-14% short
of projected funding to support the FY 1993 legislative
approved budget.
He continued his report by stating that the Net FTE Students
for 1991-92 increased by 9.52%; however, UCCSN had been
budgeted for a 7% increase.
He reported on the 1992-93 Self-Supporting Budgets which
display the anticipated revenue and expenditures for each
fund supported by revenue sources other than State appropri-
ations and authorizations. The total of all UCCSN Self-
Supporting budgets currently reported for fiscal 1993 is
$73 million which compares to $64.9 million included in the
fiscal 1992 operating budget. These budgets contain funding
for 243.41 professional and 336.11 classified positions
throughout the System.
Dr. Derby left the meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the 1992-93 Operating
Budget and Self-Supporting Budgets. Dr. Hammargren second-
ed. Motion carried.
Dr. Derby returned to the meeting.
20. Approved Report on Committee on Multi-Year Professional
Contracts
President Crowley reported that the Committee on Multi-Year
Professional Contracts included 4 Presidents, serving as
consultants, and 4 Regents. He served as both Chairman and
a consultant. There was substantial discussion and it var-
ied between each of the institutions. They met on May 27,
1992 and approved the following recommendation:
That no revolving contracts will be issued for future
hires, and at the discretion of the Presidents, up to
3-year contracts may be issued to academic and non-
academic faculty. Any employee contract for more than
a 3-year period must first be approved by the Board of
Regents.
The Committee felt that this motion should be referred to
the Faculty Senates for review and comment this Fall, after
which it will be brought back to the Board for considera-
tion.
Mrs. Gallagher questioned whether faculty contracts had
already been awarded with the exception of those persons
brought to this Board at this time. President Crowley
stated that the motion from the Committee was referring
only to new hires.
Dr. Derby stated that she was concerned with existing re-
volving contracts not with multi-year contracts. She ques-
tioned the difference in Letters of Appointment (LOAs).
President Crowley stated the rationale of LOAs would differ
from Campus to Campus and from Department to Department. He
explained that the English Department relies heavily on re-
volving contract personnel teaching Freshman classes; how-
ever, these contracts are reviewed every year. He felt that
there should be a strong process of review of any revolving
contract. He added that the Campuses wish to look at all
of the problems associated with revolving contracts and work
out a solution.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Ellen Pillard stated that in the
English Department at UNR 14 of the 24 faculty are in 0-rank
(non-tenure) because they have found that it is a low cost
way to get quality instructors. These people come in on a
1-year contract for a probationary 3-year period and these
become performance based contracts. The Faculty Senate is
in the process of reviewing all 0-ranked provisions.
Mr. Klaich questioned if the first revolving contract was
issued to President Robert Maxson upon his hire in 1984,
and President Crowley stated that they were adopted in 1983
for CCSN.
Mr. Klaich suggested an amendment to the Committee motion
by adding "no revolving contracts or future issuance of
current revolving contracts".
President Taranik informed the Board that beginning this
year, DRI no longer issues revolving contracts.
President Crowley stated that the record would indicate that
prior to the Code changes in 1982-83, UNR had tenure for all
faculty. During the debate on the Code, the Campuses re-
sisted multi-year contracts, but the Board insisted and
adopted this provision to provide some security for those
persons no longer eligible for tenure as a result of these
Code changes. He noted that 24 faculty out of 2400 receiv-
ing these contracts is a small number and although there
may be problems, the Campuses are not abusing the privilege.
President Maxson reported that the UNLV Faculty Senate Ex-
ecutive Committee is in support of the Committee's motion.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the Committee's motion with a
report made back to the Board no later than December, 1992
for a full discussion of revolving contract policies. Dr.
Derby seconded.
President Crowley strongly disagreed with the above motion,
because he felt that the Committee's work is not completed
and they had referred it back to the Faculty Senates for
consideration and input before a final decision could be
reached. With the Board taking action at this time, it is
in opposition to committee process.
Motion carried.
21. Approved Professional Employees Salaries
In developing the budget reductions for the 1991-93 biennium
the Presidents recommended and the Board of Regents approved
delaying FY 92-93 salary increases until January 1, 1993.
The Presidents further agreed to not recommend any merit in-
crease for Administrators such as Deans, Vice Presidents and
Presidents. Ref. H, filed with the permanent minutes, is
consistent with that recommendation.
In addition to the above, President Meacham recommended a
$6000 car allowance for the two Vice Presidents at CCSN.
CCSN is now a 3-Campus institution requiring the Vice Presi-
dents to travel to all sites. With this auto allowance they
will be expected to use their private vehicles for this
travel.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the professional employees'
salaries as proposed in Ref. H. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Mr. Klaich questioned whether any salaries, other than DRI
or the auto allowance for CCSN Vice Presidents, are other
than merit increases, and Chancellor Dawson responded that
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs John Richardson and
Assistant to Chancellor for Community College Concerns
Doug Burris, whose contracts were recently approved inde-
pendently by the Board of Regents, are the only ones. Mr.
Klaich stated for the record that he loathed to vote for
any salary increase, but CCSN had displayed a budget re-
duction plan and performed a good job.
Motion carried.
22. Discussion on UCCSN 1993-95 Biennial Budget
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented a draft of the proposed
UCCSN 1993-95 Priority requests for discussion with the
Board, filed in the Regents' Office. He explained that
these are outside of the Base Budget request and were de-
veloped by utilizing the parameters that were approved by
the Board of Regents. UCCSN is likely to request a 15%
increase over the legislative approved Base Budget, which
amounts to 25% in excess of the State's ability to fund the
Base Budget. The first priority is to restore the Base
Budget.
Mr. Klaich stated that it is the Board's responsibility to
present to the Legislature the UCCSN's budget, but felt it
was pointless to discuss priorities for new funding. He
suggested that the Base Budget be submitted to the Legisla-
ture without the priorities. Vice Chancellor Sparks stated
that the Presidents have felt very strongly about expressing
their Campus needs to the Legislature. He noted that the
Presidents have reduced the priorities down to 3 priorities
which amount to $72.2 million:
1) Enhancing Instruction and Instructional Support Efforts
(Total UCCSN Priority - $32,198,278)
2) Equipment for Instruction and Research and Enhancing
Information and Accountability Systems
(Total UCCSN Priority - $27,500,000)
3) Economic Development and New Initiatives - Mixture of
previous priorities 3 and 4
(Total UCCSN Priority - $12,500,000)
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that to restore the Base
Budget it would take a 10% increase the first year and an
additional 15% over that if the growth/parameters/formulas
were funded. At this time, there are not projections of
increases in student fees until the tuition committee re-
ports to the Board and the Board approves the recommenda-
tions.
Upon questioning, Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that
UCCSN is requesting that the merit pool be funded at 2% in
the Base with an additional .5% priority 1.
Mrs. Gallagher felt that UCCSN will look ridiculous asking
for additional funding in light of the current economic
picture, but felt that everyone should fight to restore the
Base Budget.
Mrs. Berkley agreed with Mrs. Gallagher, but felt that the
Board should realize that the Legislature will not be satis-
fied with UCCSN's requests. She felt that it was important
to inform the Legislature of UCCSN's needs because UCCSN
cannot continue operating by performing more with less.
Vice Chancellor Sparks informed the Board that the UCCSN
budgets must be presented to the Governor on September 1.
He suggested that the Board conduct a special meeting in
July to consider the budget prior to the August 27-28 regu-
larly scheduled meeting.
Dr. Hammargren moved to schedule a special meeting in July
to discuss the budget prior to its being adopted in August
for presentation to the Governor. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Mr. Foley and Mr. Klaich voted no. Motion carried.
23. Approved Use of General Improvement Fees, WNCC and UNLV
A. Western Nevada Community College
Approved the use of WNCC General Improvement Fees in the
amount of $9500 to pay for increased counseling services
at the Fallon Campus for additional counseling services
in the rural centers.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to use WNCC General Im-
provement Fees in the amount of $9500 for the above
project. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Approved the use of UNLV General Improvement Fees in the
amount of $70,000 to provide network capabilities and
adequate hardware and software for White Hall to partic-
ipate in automated administrative/academic applications
as a test site. Dr. Warren Burggren, Chairman of Biol-
ogy, has agreed to serve as a test location.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to use UNLV General Improve-
ment Fees in the amount of $70,000 for the above proj-
ect. Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
24. Approved Use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds, WNCC
Approved the use of $50,000 of Capital Improvement Fee Funds
at WNCC to upgrade two instructional computer laboratories.
This includes equipment, cabling and software.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to use $50,000 of Capital Improve-
ment Fee Funds at WNCC to upgrade two instructional computer
laboratories. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds, CCSN
Approved the use of up to $20,000 in Capital Improvement Fee
Funds at CCSN to renovate the Health Sciences Center and
Phase II of the West Charleston Campus. The renovation
will consist of the creation of additional office space,
locker space and classroom space in the Health Sciences
Center, and security windows in the Registrar and Bursar
areas of the Phase II building. The construction would
occur over the Summer and be ready for Fall classes.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to use up to $20,000 in Capital
Improvement Fee Funds at CCSN to renovate the Health
Sciences Center and Phase II of the West Charleston Campus.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
26. Approved Use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds, UNLV
Approved to use up to $325,000 in Capital Improvement Fee
Funds at UNLV as follows:
Reconfiguration of parking lot on NE section $150,000
of the Campus. New construction projects will
diminish the number of parking spaces currently
available. These funds will enable the recovery
of a portion of these spaces.
New seating at the Judy Bayley Theatre. Cur- $175,000
rent seating is worn and outdated; mechanical
parts are no longer available. These funds will
correct this situation before safety concerns
arise.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to use up to $325,000 in Capital
Improvement Fee Funds at UNLV for the above projects. Mrs.
Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
27. Approved Music Recital Hall, UNLV
The Tom Beam Family Trust has announced its intention to
build a music building on the UNLV Campus. It is their
intention to use the $2,000,000 left to UNLV in Mr. Beam's
will as matching funds for the project. The building is
estimated to cost $8,000,000 and will be built at no cost
to UNLV. Approved the following:
1) Authorization to accept the gift;
2) Authorization to use the $2,000,000 from Mr. Beam's
will as matching funds; and
3) Authorization to seek Interim Finance and State Public
Works Board approval of the project.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to accept the gift from the
Tom Beam Family Trust; to use $2,000,000 from Mr. Beam's
will as matching funds; and to seek Interim Finance and
State Public Works Board approval of the project. Mr. Foley
seconded. Motion carried.
28. Approved an Easement, UNLV
Approved a UNLV easement to the County of Clark, a political
subdivision of the State of Nevada. This easement is neces-
sary to reconstruct, maintain and repair underground and
above ground traffic signal and intersection lighting facil-
ities on Maryland Parkway, between Elizabeth Avenue and
Cottage Grove Avenue.
"That portion of Section 22, Township 21 South Range 61
East, M. D. M., Clark County, Nevada ..."
Mr. Klaich moved approval of an easement to the County of
Clark. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
29. Information Only: Space, CCSN
President Meacham discussed additional space needs for the
Community College of Southern Nevada. In light of CCSN
becoming a multi-campus institution, he informed the Board
that CCSN would like to move the central administration
offices off the Campus. CCSN is in the process of locating
a site and seeking private donations to build the facility.
The open meeting recessed at 3:35 P.M. and reconvened at 8:05
A.M. Friday, June 26, 1992, with all Regents present except
Regents Berkley, Sparks and Whitley.
30. Approved Handbook Change, Bylaws, UNR
Approved the Handbook changes, Title 5, Chapter 7, UNR By-
laws as contained in Ref. J, filed in the Regents' Office.
These revisions have been approved by the Faculty Senate
and by the faculty at large by a 2/3 vote.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook changes regarding
UNR's Bylaws. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
31. Approved Financial Plan, Fiscal Year 1993, DRI
Approved the DRI Financial Plan, Fiscal Year 1993, which
was distributed at the meeting and is filed in the Regents'
Office. President Taranik reported that DRI experienced an
11% increase in research funding. Upon questioning, Presi-
dent Taranik explained that the regulation regarding Federal
Indirect Costs does not affect DRI, but does affect the Uni-
versities. Research institutions are addressed under a dif-
ferent section of the code which was revised in 1982.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the DRI Financial Plan for
fiscal year 1993. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
32. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for the institution, as contained in Ref. B, filed in the
Regents' Office.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mary Dale Deacon
Nancy M. Flagg
University of Nevada, Reno
Eva L. Essa
Jimmie Ralls
Truckee Meadows Community College
Betty Elliott
Sue Oriard
Community College of Southern Nevada
K. Larry Tomlinson
Western Nevada Community College
Richard Arrigotti
Desert Research Institute
David F. Miller
Northern Nevada Community College
Karen Martin
Cyd Mc Mullen
Mrs. Berkeley returned to the meeting, and Mrs. Whitley entered
the meeting.
33. Information Only: Outstanding Students Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achievement
from the institution, as contained in Ref. C, filed in the
Regents' Office.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Heidi Smith
Northern Nevada Community College
Toni Mendive
Susan M. Wilson
34. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Ethnic
Minority Affairs
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on Eth-
nic Minority Affairs meeting, held June 17, 1992, were made
by Regent June Whitley, Chairman.
(1) Approved that each Campus establish an Ethnic Minority
Affairs Task Force, with an appropriate distribution of
its members, to gather information from the Campuses
and report to the Committee by December, 1992.
Acting Vice Chancellor Karen Steinberg presented draft
data concerning statistics on Nevada population, K-12
enrollment, high school graduates, UCCSN enrollments,
and UCCSN employees. In answer to a question, Mrs.
Steinberg stated UCCSN does not have projections of
minority enrollments at this time, but that is some-
thing that could be done.
Dr. Miltenberger suggested the 1988 report of the
Student Minority Outreach Task Force, "Preparing to
Win", would be useful for the Committee to review.
It was moved that the President of each Campus appoint
a Task Force on Ethnic Minorities, with appropriate
distribution of membership to gather information and
report back to the Committee in December, 1992.
It was suggested that when the members of the Blue
Ribbon Task Force are appointed, the Campuses include
them in their deliberations. Suggestions for the
Campus Task Force to address:
Campus assessment including Campus hearings
Enrollments and employment of minorities in disci-
plines (EEO-6 report)
System Administration Office will establish a re-
porting format
Campus goals
The System Administration Office will prepare a check
list to summarize the information needed. Chairman
Whitley asked each Committee member to send Mrs.
Steinberg ideas of the kind of information which
should be gathered.
(2) Approved that a Blue Ribbon Task Force be appointed
with appropriate geographic, gender and race balance.
It was moved that a Blue Ribbon Task Force be drawn
from nominations, and that the Chairmen of the Campus
Task Forces serve as liaisons to the Blue Ribbon Task
Force.
Mrs. Whitley stated that the Blue Ribbon Task Force
could hold their meetings by video to save transporta-
tion costs and time. She asked that Committee members
submit nominees to Mrs. Steinberg prior to the Regents'
meeting in June. It was agreed that Causasians should
be included in the membership.
Mrs. Steinberg suggested that the Chairmen of the Cam-
pus Task Forces should meet together several times to
coordinate efforts. She offered to meet with each
Campus group as they begin to organize. Presidents
are to send to Mrs. Steinberg the names of the members
of their Task Forces.
The Chairman, working with Mrs. Steinberg, will select
the Task Force members from the names submitted.
(3) Approved a request for funds in the amount of $10,000
from Regents' Special Projects Funds. A discussion
was held on expenses for the Committee's work, includ-
ing the Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs.
Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
35. Rejected an Emergency Item: Review of Nevada State Press
Association Law Suit
Regent Hammargren requested an emergency item on the pending
law suit filed by the Nevada State Press Association. The
reason was for a decision and action in relation to the next
step of the process. He also demanded independent counsel
to review this law suit.
After a lengthy discussion it was determined that Dr.
Hammargren's request for an emergency item did not consti-
tute an emergency. Chancellor Dawson suggested that this
item could be posted for the next meeting, which would most
likely be a special meeting at the end of July.
36. Approved an Orgranization Review Initiative
Regents Derby, Berkley and Whitley requested approval of an
initiative which commits Board attention to a review of its
internal processes and functioning as a System Governing
Board, by whatever means it deems appropriate.
It is proposed that the Board address issues of concern re-
garding its governing process by undertaking a review of
its manner of operating as an elected board, as well as its
relation to the staff designated to serve the Board.
Dr. Derby distributed an outline of four goals she wished
to be addressed:
1) Advance Board and System Communication, Teamwork and
Consensus Building
2) Role Clarification
3) Enhance Organizational Performance
4) Promote Public Confidence
Dr. Derby felt that System-level business could only improve
by identifying problems and suggested a self-assessment be
performed. During the past year, UCCSN has experienced much
negative publicity and she felt that the public's perception
is a major issue to be addressed. To once again become a
"family" at the System-level, the System must have good com-
munications, good listening and talking skills and goodwill.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that this is a timely request, because
she too has felt that this Board is in disarray, which en-
courages outsiders to challenge the Board's authority. She
reminded the Board that Mary Lou Peterson, AGB Moderator,
addressed the Board some time ago, and told the Board mem-
bers what it could and couldn't do as Regents. She strongly
suggested that the Board perform a self-assessment with the
help from an outside consulting firm, such as AGB.
Mr. Klaich stated that while Mrs. Gallagher served as Chair-
man of the Board she held informative workshops on various
programs throughout the System, but since then the work-
shops have been discontinued and the Board members tend to
focus on individual personalities instead of what they are
actually supposed to focus on -- UCCSN. The Board has lost
cohesiveness, and perhaps its been brought on because of
the major issues the Board has had to deal with during the
past year. He noted that there were a total of 35 meetings
held last year, and felt that there may be something wrong
with the way the Board is performing its job to hold that
many meetings in one year. The Board must become more
responsive to the needs of UCCSN.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of an initiative for an organi-
zational review. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mrs. Whitley suggested that a workshop be scheduled for
December or thereafter to address the organizational review
to include the new members of the Board. She agreed with
Dr. Derby's proposed goals.
Dr. Derby suggested that the Board adopt the idea and commit
itself for better improvement. She did not want to see the
Board limit itself to one workshop.
Dr. Hammargren returned to the meeting.
Mr. Klaich requested each of the Board members to declare a
truce amongst themselves and to put the past years behind.
He suggested that the Board move forward and discuss higher
education issues. He felt that the Board has discussed
budget reductions, salary rollbacks, etc., but seemed to
miss the issue of turning away high school students, which
he felt is a high priority. The Board has focused on
issues, but not the product -- the students.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of a committee consisting of
the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board,
Chancellor and Regent Derby to develop a plan as to how the
Board should proceed on the organizational review and report
back to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting
with input from other Board members. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
Vice Chairman Eardley suggested that Board members should
take the time to gather information and pay attention to
items brought before the Board for consideration. He felt
that the Board tends not to listen to the really imporant
issues that face UCCSN. He posed a hypothetical question
to the Board: Out of the 35 meetings held during the past
year, how many issues directly affected the student?
Dr. Derby stated that leadership is critical to any enter-
prise and that the Board needs to work together.
Mr. Foley requested a summary of the issues addressed dur-
ing the past 35 meetings.
Mrs. Whitley stated that the members of the Board do not
have to agree on every issue, but should come away from
Board meetings as a cohesive group.
37. Approved Handbook Change, Covert Video Surveillance, UCCSN
Regent Shelley Berkley requested a change in the Handbook,
Chapter 1, Section 13, Covert Video Surveillance for UCCSN
as follows:
The use of covert video surveillance for anything other
than a criminal investigation on the Campuses of the
University and Community College System of Nevada is
prohibited. If, in a criminal investigation, such
video surveillance is used, it must be approved by the
President or the President's designee. This policy
shall not interfere with the legitimate use of video
taping for academic purposes.
Both Regents Berkley and Derby stated that there was not
enough time to contemplate the change made at the last Re-
gents' meeting when Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 13, Covert
Video Surveillance for UCCSN was approved.
Dr. Lori Temple, Chairman of the Committee on Surveillance,
stated that the Committee did discuss whether to include a
direct line of accountability, and decided that it was not
necessary. She was surprised to see the item back on the
agenda for further consideration without consulting the
Committee.
Mr. Klaich stated that if this new language poses an imposi-
tion, then so be it; that should always be the last resort
taken in a criminal investigation. He felt it was important
for the President to be made aware of video surveillance to
aid in a criminal investigation.
UNLV Police Chief David Hollenbeck requested the Board to
leave the policy as it was approved at the last meeting.
The new proposed language will hamper the Police Depart-
ment's performance in doing its job. He clarified that the
Police Departments are not involved in academic video tap-
ing.
President Crowley stated that he was unfamiliar with the
subject, but felt that in all likelihood a designee would
be appointed by the President if this new language is ap-
proved.
Dr. Temple reminded the Board that each institution had dif-
ferent police protection. She stated that the Las Vegas
Metro Police Department oversees CCSN and she stated that
they may not wish to get presidential approval to perform
covert video surveillance. She stated that she was disap-
pointed that this topic was not brought back to the Commit-
tee for further discussion to allow the Committee to bring
forth the recommendation. President Crowley agreed that
the process was not adhered to in this respect.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Ellen Pillard stated that she
brought this issue before the UNR Faculty Senate and they
had a concern with having a policy at all. She noted that
this language would only pertain to the two Universities,
because the other institutions do not have Campus Police
Departments.
President Maxson supported the proposed language, and felt
that if such a policy had been in existence UNLV would not
have been confronted with the negative publicity it has
received during the past year regarding the video taping
of the basketball class.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook amendment re-
garding Covert Video Surveillance. Dr. Derby seconded.
Mrs. Whitley moved to amend the above motion to exclude the
language "or the President's designee". Dr. Derby seconded.
President Crowley agreed that there should be a policy, but
indicated that circumstances could arise where the Presi-
dent is unavailable to approve such action; i. e., the Pres-
ident may be out of the country. He suggested that the lan-
guage include "or the President's designee".
Mrs. Whitley withdrew her amendment to the original motion.
Dr. Derby withdrew the second.
Dr. Derby stated for the record that it is not the intent of
the Board to permanently use a designee, but if at all pos-
sible the President should be made aware and give his/her
approval. President Maxson reiterated that the President
is responsible for "everything" that happens on his/her
Campus.
Motion carried on the original motion.
38. New Business
Mr. Klaich stated that he had read in the morning paper
allegations towards the UNLV Foundation, and requested the
Chancellor to investigate the matter and report back to the
Board.
In regard to the above issue, Dr. Hammargren stated that
when his reputation is smeared in the media, he cannot
address it at the Board meeting as an emergency item, but
when others' reputations are smeared it's alright to ad-
dress. He requested that the organizational review include
in its deliberations the relation between the Board of
Regents and the Foundations, and clarification of how an
agenda item can be placed on the agenda.
39. Land Acquisition in Clark County
There was a review of Board action on the land acquisition
in Clark County. Ref. I, filed in the Regents' Office.
Chancellor Dawson explained that Ref. I contains material
he received from an attorney in Australia concerning the
acquisition of space artifacts for a UNLV Space Museum. He
related that Regent Hammargren has written a letter to the
Board dated June 22, 1992, accepting all responsibility for
a memo he had written, which is filed with the permanent
minutes.
Dr. Hammargren discussed a handout he had distributed out-
lining his unsuccessful attempts to have the land acquisi-
tion on the Board agenda in December, 1991 and February,
1992 and could only be heard through special items or re-
ports to the Board. He stated staff had not cooperated or
given assistance to him in his efforts to obtain land from
Clark County. He also referred to a newspaper article
concerning a brief filed by Legal Counsel in response to
a suit filed against the Regents by the Nevada State Press
Association. He stated the article concerned him and felt
Legal Counsel should have contacted him prior to answering
the suit.
President Maxson stated that a letter had been sent to the
Clark County Commission on June 22, 1992, stating UNLV was
interested in the 118 acres bordered by Interstate 15 and
Russell Road for general education purposes with no restric-
tions and no financial obligations to the University.
Mr. Robert Mc Caffery, who has been assisting Dr. Hammargren
in obtaining this land as well as in acquiring the Hughes
flying boat from the Disney Corporation, presented a report
of activities. He stated that it appears Summa Corporation
is blocking the attempt to acquire the flying boat (Spruce
Goose), even though it appears there are a number of people
who would like to see it brought to Las Vegas for a tourist
attraction.
Mr. Klaich reminded Dr. Hammargren that the University does
business in a collegial manner and that he felt Dr. Hammar-
gren had not followed this procedure. Mrs. Gallagher stated
that she felt there was a lack of communication between Dr.
Hammargren and the Board on this project.
Mr. Foley stated his understanding was that the System would
acquire the land, and, if it did, and if Dr. Hammargren
acquired the flying boat, that this might be a place to
house the boat, although he questioned whether there was
financing for the acquisition and the maintenance for the
boat once it was in Las Vegas.
Chancellor Dawson stated that his understanding was that if
the System was to acquire the land, it should do so without
any restrictions and to use it for educational purposes.
In addition, he related a number of meetings had been held
concerning this property: with President Meacham, CCSN, who
has determined the land would not be suitable for Community
College classrooms; with President Taranik, who has stated
the land might be useful for some research projects for DRI
but not for the Southern Nevada Science Center because of
the noise factor; with Dr. Donald Baepler, UNLV, who stated
many times the noise level would prohibit many University
activities. Chancellor Dawson also stated the value of land
is really only that at which it could be sold, and this
property cannot be sold; or, if it is, the seller would be
liable for paying the amount determined by a Federal govern-
ment appraisal. He also related that although a pending
law suit against the property was settled in Nevada, the
individual involved has declared he would appeal the deci-
sion to the Supreme Court, and has 90 days to do so. Since
the 90 days extend to August 9, 1992, no action is warranted
until that time.
Chancellor Dawson stated that he felt staff has proceeded in
good faith, although not at the speed Dr. Hammargren may
wish.
Dr. Hammargren moved to reaffirm the Board's action to ob-
tain the land for UNLV and further to ask the Clark County
Commission to place the matter on their agenda for consider-
ation. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Mr. Foley questioned if Dr. Hammargren or Mr. Mc Caffery
had financial backing to obtain the flying boat and move it
to Las Vegas, then to house and maintain it. Mr. Mc Caffery
stated that last Fall there were 3 individuals who were in-
terested, although that is no longer true. Dr. Hammargren
stated that there is a new source for the funding and nego-
tiations are going forward.
Motion carried, with Mr. Foley voting no.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
06-25-1992