June 30, 1978
06-30-1978
Pages 3-28
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
June 30, 1978
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II (for part of the
meeting)
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Members absent: Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President J. Clark Davis, WNCC
President Brock Dixon, UNLV
Dr. Paul Kreider, CCCC
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Mrs. Bonnie Smotony, Secretary
Mr. Cliff Blauert, WNCC/N
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/S
Dr. Joy Leland, DRI
Dr. Vernon Mattson, UNLV
Dr. Paul Page, UNR
Ms. Barbara Summers, Unit
Ms. Cara Caesar, CCD
Mr. Gregory Neuweiler, ASUN
Mr. Chuck White, CSUN
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Knudtsen at
10:45 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1978, and the
emergency meeting of June 10, 1978, were submitted for
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
2. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the
Officers was recommended (report identified as Ref. A and
filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
3. Phase II Proposal - Master of Science in Geoscience
President Dixon presented a Phase II Proposal for a Master
of Science Degree in Geoscience, to be offered by UNLV, and
requested approval of the program and authorization to in-
clude it on the new program requests to the 1979 Legisla-
ture. Implementation would be contingent upon funding by
the Legislature. (Copy of proposal on file in Chancellor's
Office.) Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Mr. James Buchanan entered the meeting and assumed the Chair.
4. Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay
President Dixon recommended that Mary Sudholt, Director of
Learning Resource Center, be granted a one-year extension
for the 1978-79 academic year of her leave of absence with-
out pay in order that she may continue her work toward the
Doctorate.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
5. Proposed Change in University Senate
Dr. Vernon Mattson, Chairman of the University Senate, re-
ported that the faculty of UNLV have approved an amendment
to the Constitution of the University Senate which estab-
lishes a new criterion for eligibility to serve on the
Senate. Previously, all faculty and students were eligible
for election to the Senate. Under this amendment, a Senator
must be a faculty member of one of the several Colleges:
Allied Health; Arts and Letters; Business and Economics;
Education; Hotel Administration; or Science, Mathematics
and Engineering; or a member of the Library staff.
On the basis of this approving vote, Dr. Mattson reported
that the UNLV Senate Executive Committee requests concur-
rence of the Board of Regents in this change, thereby pro-
viding authority to implement the necessary changes and to
have those changes reflected in possible amendments to
Division Bylaws which will ultimately come forward for
Board consideration. President Dixon and Chancellor Baepler
recommended approval of the Senate Executive Committee's
request.
Opposition to the proposed change was expressed by Ms. Karen
Emigh, on behalf of the classified employees, and by Chuck
White, on behalf of CSUN; however, both spokespersons ap-
peared to be agreeable to a compromise of a joint student
faculty and joint faculty/classified employees committee.
Following discussion by the Board, during which concern was
expressed that all members of the University community have
some kind of representation, it was noted by President Dixon
that this kind of representation does exist -- through CSUN,
through the Classified Employees Council, through the pro-
posed Faculty Senate, and through the direct contact between
the President and his Administrators, and between the Presi-
dent and all other groups and individuals on the Campus.
Dr. Anderson moved that this matter be considered as a dis-
cussion item at this time and further consideration be given
to the Senate Executive Committee's request when the specif-
ic amendments to the Division Bylaws are proposed. Motion
seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, carried without dissent.
6. Revision of Estimative Budget For Intercollegiate Athletics
UNLV President Dixon requested approval of the following re-
vision to the 1978-79 Estimative Budget for the Director's
Office, Intercollegiate Athletics:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Sales & Service $561,449 $255,314- $306,135
Miscellaneous Revenue 51,000 5,000- 46,000
Student Fees 368,000 368,000
Total $612,449 $107,686 $720,135
Expenditures
Professional Compensation $189,962 $ 35,783 $225,745
Classified Compensation 41,749 1,325 43,074
Wages Compensation 21,008 8,383 29,391
Operating 330,400 58,825 389,225
O-S Travel 23,575 9,125 32,700
Ending Fund Balance 5,755 5,755-
Total $612,449 $107,686 $720,135
Dr. Dixon stated that the revision is primarily to reflect
the increase provided by the $2 per-credit-hour fee approved
by the Board at the May 26 meeting, allowing the Department
to request a reduction in the amount in sales and services
to show a lesser dependence for operations on the gift ac-
count. The amount thus saved from the gift account will be
used for athletic stipends, books, etc. The increase in
expenditures will be for women's sports and minor sports.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
It was agreed that a proposal by Regent Karamanos for the
development of an academic advisement program for athletes,
included on the supplemental agenda, be discussed in
conjunction with the request for revision of Estimative
Budget, in that the two items were closely related.
Mr. Karamanos' proposal, introduced and tabled at the May
meeting, and resubmitted on this agenda, called for the
assignment of one faculty member on a full-time basis to be
responsible for providing academic advisement to all male
and female athletes. The counselor would be under the
administrative supervision of the Vice President for
Educational Services, would be housed in the University
College, and would be funded by the Athletics Department.
Dr. Dixon stated that he believed that the appointment of an
academic advisor for student athletes was an administrative
matter and he had requested Mr. Karamanos to withdraw the
proposal from the Regents' agenda. He pointed that such
action on the part of UNLV does not require the direction of
the Board to provide this counseling service. Mr. Karamanos
agreed to withdraw the proposal.
Mr. Roger Barnson explained how the Estimative Budget revi-
sion was constructed and how the increased funds would be
expended.
In response to a suggestion by Mr. John Buchanan that ap-
pointment of an academic advisor for athletes was discrim-
inatory in that no other group of students is provided such
service, Dr. Dixon explained the special circumstances which
surround students who participate in intercollegiate athlet-
ics, specifically, eligibility for participation, for schol-
arships, progress toward graduation, etc.
Dr. Dixon also pointed out that membership in the Western
Athletic Conference requires that the University certify
all participating athletes are progressing satisfactorily,
both quantitatively and qualitatively, toward graduation.
Mr. John Buchanan again expressed concern that such action
would be discriminatory and recommended against any type of
money to this function.
In response to an inquiry from Dr. Anderson concerning the
source of funds from which a proposed academic advisor for
athletes would be paid, Dr. Dixon stated that it was in-
tended that the position would be paid from the Estimative
Budget under discussion, not from State appropriated monies
or Booster contributions.
Vice Presidents Gentile and Glennen spoke concerning the
proposal for an academic advisor for athletes and the ra-
tionale for its being advanced and supported. Both express-
ed the concern that the University must meet the needs of
this group of students.
Mr. John Buchanan moved that the revision to the Estimative
Budget be approved as recommended, but that no funds be pro-
vided from this Estimative Budget for the support of an
academic advisor for athletes. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Fong, carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mrs. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr.
Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Miss Mason
No - Mr. James Buchanan
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M. for lunch and reconvened at
1:55 P.M.
7. Discussion of Tadlock Report and Other Community College
Matters
Chairman Buchanan noted that by previous agreement one hour
had been set aside for public discussion of the Tadlock
Report as it concerns Clark County Community College, and
for an opportunity to hear from anyone in the southern
Nevada area who wished to speak on Community College mat-
ters. Mrs. Fong introduced a delegation who spoke in sup-
port of a Community College Facility in the West Charleston
area of Las Vegas.
Following the above presentation, Father Caesar Caviglia,
speaking on behalf of the CCCC Advisory Board, stated that
the Advisory Board is in general agreement with the Tadlock
Report.
8. Contract for Radio Sports Rights, UNLV
Chairman Buchanan reviewed the circumstances surrounding the
bidding of the contract for UNLV sports broadcasts, and ex-
plained the reason for his decision to request the Board of
Regents, acting in its corporate capacity, to review the
bids and award the contract. Mr. Buchanan noted that Mr.
Karamanos had, the previous year, served as Chairman of a
Regents' ad hoc Committee for the purpose of participating
with the Administration in the development of specifications
for bids and award of a contract for radio and television
coverage for UNLV's basketball games for the 1977 season.
Mr. Buchanan also reported that the Committee, under Mr.
Karamanos' continuing Chairmanship, had again reviewed the
bids for the radio broadcasts of the football and basketball
games for the ensuing 2-year period and asked Mr. Karamanos
to present the recommendation to the Board concerning the
award of a contract.
Mr. Karamanos reported that a meeting had been held with
President Dixon, Vice President Westfall, Athletic Director
Ireland, and Purchasing Director Cunningham, and, as a re-
sult of that meeting, it was decided that the bid would be
awarded to KLUC Radio for the broadcast rights to UNLV's
basketball and football games for the next two years.
Because of concerns expressed by several of the Regents that
it was difficult to make a decision without having all of
the information which the Committee has access to, it was
agreed to defer action until later in the meeting to provide
time for the Administration to prepare more information con-
cerning the details of bids for review by the full Board.
Chairman Buchanan left the meeting and Vice Chairman Knudtsen
assumed the Chair.
9. Campus Improvements, UNR and UNLV
Architect Harry Wood introduced Mr. Charles Saladino,
Landscape Architect, and Mr. Leroy Givens, Boyle Engineering
Company, who presented design concepts for Campus improve-
ments at UNR and UNLV.
Included in the UNR project are: demolition of obsolete
structures, irrigation, walks and roads, and paving and
landscaping in various areas of the Campus, for a constuc-
tion budget of $863,200.
Included in the UNLV project are: paving, landscaping, and
lighting in various areas of the Campus, with a construction
budget of $602,100.
Funds for both projects are available from the Higher
Education Capital Construction Fund.
In response to an inquiry concerning a possible traffic haz-
ard at the entrance to one of the UNLV parking lots included
on the plan, it was noted that a future access road would
alleviate the problem and an immediate correction could be
accomplished by the widening of the road leading to the
parking lot, which could be done with the use of Campus
maintenance funds. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval
of the design concepts as presented. He noted that they
conform closely with the Warnecke master plan and the prob-
lem noted with the one parking lot will be corrected.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
10. Appointment of Interim President, CCCC
Chancellor Baepler recommended the appointment of Dr. Paul
Kreider as Interim President for CCCC, effective July 1,
1978, and continuing until the selection and appointment of
a permanent President. (Note: It was assumed that Dr.
Kreider would be provided the same salary and perquisites
as previously authorized for Dr. Bloyer.)
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
11. Bookstore, CCCC
President Kreider reported that the present owner-operator
of the Cheyenne Bookstore no longer wishes to provide book-
store service to CCCC. In anticpation of this occurring,
alternative arrangements have been investigated and the
following determination has been made:
(1) The company which operates the bookstore for UNLV is
not interested in an operation at CCCC.
(2) Dalton's Bookstore is not interested in a store on the
Campus but would be willing to sell CCCC's books from
their store. This is considered unacceptable except as
a last alternative.
(3) Follett Book Company of Chicago has expressed interest
in operating a bookstore at CCCC and is preparing a
proposal which essentially calls for the following:
(a) A three-year contract extending from July 1, 1978
to June 30, 1981.
(b) Ninety days notice of cancellation with cause by
each party.
(c) The College will receive 5% of the net revenue
with payments received monthly.
(d) The College will provide 1800 sq. ft. of secure
area, utilities (heat, water, air conditioning,
light), and trash service.
(e) The company will provide furnishings and equipment
and inventory of books, supplies, etc.
(f) Books will be sold at publisher's suggested retail
price, plus 5%.
Dr. Kreider requested that he be authorized to proceed with
negotiations with Follett Book Company, along the lines
outlined above, in order that a contract may be executed
at the earliest possible date.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval, with the under-
standing that the contract will be submitted for review
by Counsel prior to execution.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
12. Phase II Proposal - Respiratory Therapy Technician Program,
CCCC
President Kreider presented a Phase II proposal for a
Respiratory Therapy Technician Program, to be offered by
Clark County Community College, and requested approval and
authorization to include this in the new program requests to
be submitted to the 1979 Legislature. Implementation would
be contingent upon funding by the Legislature. (Copy of
proposal on file in the Chancellor's Office.) Chancellor
Baepler recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 11, Bookstore, CCCC, at Mrs. Fong's
request
Mrs. Fong reported that she had been informed by Mr. Ray
Williams, owner of the Cheyenne Bookstore, who she noted
was present, that he had a $50,000 inventory of books order-
ed by the CCCC faculty which were not sold. Mrs. Fong sug-
gested that the Board had an obligation to purchase these
books from Mr. Williams if they were going to contract with
another bookstore.
Mr. Williams explained that some publishers will buy back
the books but only if he assumes the freight costs incurred
in returning the books to them, and he requested that the
Board require that the books be purchased by whomever takes
over the bookstore.
General Counsel Lessly stated that the Board of Regents has
no authority to require Follett Book Company to purchase Mr.
Williams' inventory, and no legal obligation to reimburse
him for any costs he may incur in disposing of inventory.
Chairman Knudtsen suggested that this was a more appropriate
matter for discussion between Mr. Williams and Follett Book
Company. Mr. Williams stated that he had discussed it with
representatives of Follett Book Company and they had agreed
to purchase some of the books; however, he wished to have
them purchase the entire textbook inventory.
General Counsel Lessly again advised that the Board had no
authority to intervene in this matter.
The Chair declared the discussion closed.
13. Collective Bargaining Regulations
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in April, 1978 the Board
approved certain changes to the Collective Bargaining
Regulations as recommended by the ad hoc committee, the
Senates, and the Administration. At that time, it was
noted that several points were still under discussion and
it was anticipated that additional amendments would be sub-
mitted for Board review in June.
Chancellor Baepler submitted the following proposals for
changes in the Collective Bargaining Regulations, noting
that consensus had been reached between the ad hoc commit-
tee amd the Administration. He recommended approval by
the Board.
Section 12. "President" means the Chief Administrative
Officer of the University of Nevada, Reno; University
of Nevada, Las Vegas; Desert Research Institute; Clark
County Community College; Northern Nevada Community
College; and Western Nevada Community College.
Section 20. Upon verification by the Chancellor that
the above requirements have been met, he shall place
the application for recognition on the agenda as an
action item of the next regularly scheduled meeting of
the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents shall at
that meeting provide for the American Arbitration
Association, or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service, or another neutral third party or organization
acceptable to all parties to conduct an election in ac-
cordance with the rules of the party or organization
selected. The election by secret ballot among the em-
ployees for whom representation is sought shall be held
no sooner than 15 calendar days and no longer than 45
calendar days from the date of the Board of Regents
meeting at which the request was presented.
Section 21.
1. In an election among the employees for whom repre-
sentation is sought, two issues shall be placed on
the same ballot: (a) for or against representation
and (b) the candidate organizations for representa-
tion which have been validly placed on the ballot.
2. The first part of the ballot shall be worded as
follows: A recognized employee organization has
applied to represent all the eligible employees in
this unit for purposes of collective bargaining
with the Administration. If a majority of those
voting specify "yes", then one of the organizations
of the second part of the ballot shall be elected
to serve as the employees' agent.
Vote for one alternative: Yes, I want an employee
organization designated
as my agent for collec-
tive bargaining purposes.
No, I do not want collec-
tive bargaining.
3. If a majority of the employees casting ballots on
the first part of the ballot vote "no", the party
or organization conducting the election shall not
count the votes cast for labor organizations of the
second part of the ballot.
Section 22.
1. The second part of the ballot shall be worded as
follows: If a majority of those employees voting
on the issue of collective bargaining favor the
designation of an agent for collective bargaining
purposes, one of the following organizations shall
be so designated. Regardless of how you voted on
the first part of the ballot, vote for one of the
organizations listed below to serve as agent for
collective bargaining purposes.
----------------- (organization)
----------------- (organization)
----------------- (organization)
2. After the Board of Regents has set the date of
the election, additional employee organizations
seeking to represent the eligible employees of the
unit may file an application with the Chancellor.
The application shall contain the information
specified in Section 19, subsections (a) through
(d) of this chapter. If such organization also
submits, no later than ten calendar days prior to
the election, signed evidence of interest in being
so represented from no less than ten percent of the
eligible employees contained in the unit, the organ-
ization shall be included on the ballot of the
election.
3. The results of the election shall be binding on all
parties as of the date certified by the party or
organization conducting the election, and no other
application or elections involving the same employee
unit shall be accepted or permitted for a period of
one calendar year from the date of the certifica-
tion, with the exception of a runoff election which
might be necessitated where more than two employee
organizations were listed on the second part of the
ballot and no organization received a majority of
the votes cast. Runoff elections shall be held no
sooner than 5 calendar days and no longer than 10
calendar days after the election.
Section 23.
3. No notice of intent to decertify shall be considered
during the effective term of a contract except for a
period of not more than 180 calendar days to not
less than 120 calendar days before its date of ter-
mination. For the purpose of timeliness of notice,
an existing written collective bargaining agreement
for a term in excess of 2 years shall be treated as
a 2-year agreement.
Section 27. Whenever a recognized employee organization
or the Board of Regents desires to negotiate concerning
any matter which is subject to negotiation pursuant to
this chapter, it shall provide written notice to the
other party. The employee organization and the Board
of Regents may not provide written notice to the other
party for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of
certification of the election by the party or organiza-
tion conducting the election. Collective bargaining
agreements resulting from such negotiations shall be for
a duration of not less than 2 years, with this agreement
duration to be congruent with the fiscal biennium con-
cept used within the University System. The minimum
duration required by this Section does not preclude
agreements for more than 2 fiscal years, nor does the
minimum duration apply to the initial agreement nego-
tiated between the University and the employee organi-
zation.
Section 30. The recognized employee organization and
the negotiating representative for the Board of Regents
shall promptly commence negotiation upon receipt of
notice as specified in Section 27 of this chapter.
Section 31. During the course of negotiations, the
parties may mutually agree to utilize the services of
a mediator to assist them in resolving their dispute.
If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator, either
party may request from the American Arbitration Associa-
tion, or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,
or another neutral third party or organization a list of
7 potential mediators who have a background in post sec-
ondary education. The parties shall, within 3 days,
select their mediator from this list by alternately
striking one name until the name of only one mediator
remains, who will be the mediator to consider the dis-
pute in question. The employee organization shall
strike the first name. The mediator shall have the
authority to schedule meetings between the parties.
The University and the employee organization each shall
pay 1/2 of the cost of mediation; however, each party
shall pay its own costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of its case.
Section 32.
2. If the parties are unable to agree on an impartial
factfinder within 5 calendar days, either party may
request from the American Arbitration Association,
or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,
or another neutral third party or organization a
list of 7 potential factfinders who have a back-
ground in post secondary education factfinding.
The parties shall, within 3 calendar days, select
their factfinder from this list by alternately
striking one name until the name of only one fact-
finder remains, who shall be the factfinder to hear
the dispute in question. The employee organization
shall strike the first name.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
Chancellor Baepler also submitted a recommendation by the
Committee to amend Section 26 by addition of the following
paragraph:
3. Any disputes arising from the interpretation or ap-
plication of this policy shall be submitted to the
American Arbitration Association for arbitration.
The award of the arbitrator shall be binding on
both parties.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that no change be made in the
existing regulations. Arguments supporting and opposing the
proposed change were included in Ref. H and filed with per-
manent minutes.
Dr. Alan Mori, Chairman of the ad hoc Committee, Dr. Jerome
Edwards, President of the UNR Chapter of NSP, and Mr. Jim
Altman, Staff Attorney for NEA, spoke in support of the
proposed change.
Dr. Lombardi moved that no change be made in Section 26 of
the Regulations. Motion seconded by Mr. John Buchanan,
carried with Mr. Karamanos opposing.
Chancellor Baepler presented the Committee's recommendations
for a change to Section 34, as follows:
Recommends a last best or last final offer procedure for
resolving an impasse in negotiations by substitution of
the following wording for subsection 3, and addition of
subsections 4 through 8.
3. If no agreement can be reached pursuant to Section
34.2, an impasse exists and the issues in dispute
shall be resolved by a three-member arbitration
panel.
4. Said panel shall be comprised of three arbitrators,
one selected by the University, one selected by the
negotiating unit, and a third and impartial arbi-
trator shall act as Chairman of the panel. If the
the parties are unable to agree on the impartial
arbitrator within five calendar days, either party
may request from the American Arbitration Associa-
tion a list of 7 potential arbitrators. The parties
shall, within 3 calendar days, select the impartial
arbitrator from this list by alternately striking
one name until the name of only one remains, who
will be the impartial arbitrator to serve as Chair-
man of the panel. The employee organization shall
strike the first name.
5. The arbitration panel shall, acting through its
Chairman, hold a hearing within 10 calendar days
after the date of appointment at a place within the
locality of the unit involved. The Chairman shall
give at least 7 calendar days notice in writing to
each of the arbitrators, and to the representatives
of the University and the negotiating unit of time
and place of such hearing. The Chairman shall pre-
side over the hearing and shall take testimony.
The proceedings shall be informal. Any oral or
documenting evidence and other data deemed relevant
by the arbitration panel may be received into evi-
dence. The arbitrators shall have the power to
administer oaths and to require by subpoena the
attendance and testimony of witnesses, the produc-
tion of books, records and other evidence relative
to or pertinent to issues presented to them for
determination.
6. The hearing may be continued at the discretion of
the panel and shall be concluded within 40 calendar
days from the time of commencement. At the conclu-
sion of the hearing, the negotiating unit and the
University shall each submit to the panel a written
statement containing its last and best offer for
each of the issues in disputes. The panel shall
take said statements under advisement. Within 10
calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing,
a majority of the panel shall select, on an issue
by issue basis, the terms for the award and shall
immediately give written notice to the parties.
7. In the event that the representatives of the parties
mutually resolve each of the issues in dispute and
agree to be bound accordingly, said representatives
may, at any time prior to the final decision by the
panel, request that the arbitration proceedings be
terminated. The panel, acting through its Chairman,
shall terminate the proceedings.
8. Each of the parties shall provide compensation for
the arbitrator which he has selected pursuant to
this section. The remaining costs of the arbitra-
tion proceedings under this section shall be divided
equally between the parties.
Dr. Mori and Mr. Altman spoke in support of the recommenda-
tion. Arguments supporting and opposing the amendment were
included in Ref. I (filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Baepler recommended that no action be taken to
amend Section 34.
Mr. John Buchanan moved that no change be made to Section
34. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried with Mr.
Karamanos opposing.
Mr. James Buchanan returned to the meeting.
Mr. Robert Hill, Chairman of the WNCC/South Faculty Senate,
expressed his concern that some provision be made at the
appropriate time for the three Community Colleges to each be
treated separately for bargaining purposes, noting his fear
that geographical separation makes functioning of the three
Colleges as one unit difficult, and further noting that one
of the Campuses could, conceivably, require or deny collec-
tive bargaining for the remaining two Colleges if they con-
tinue to be treated as a single unit.
Chancellor Baepler recalled that this matter had been dis-
cussed by the ad hoc Committee, at Mr. Hill's earlier re-
quest, and the Committee took no action other than to refer
it to the Chancellor. Dr. Baepler stated that he had not
arrived at any philosophical view at this point but pre-
ferred to delay any further consideration of this until the
organizational structure of the Community Colleges has been
determined.
Mr. James Buchanan resumed the Chair.
14. Phase II Proposal - Certificate of Achievement in Solar
Energy Technology
President Kreider presented a Phase II proposal for a pro-
gram leading to a Certificate of Achievement in Solar Energy
Technology and/or Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology,
and a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Air
Conditioning/Solar Technology. (Copy of proposal on file
in Chancellor's Office.)
President Kreider requested approval and authorization to
include this in the new program requests to be submitted to
the 1979 Legislature. Implementation would be contingent
upon funding by the Legislature. Chancellor Baepler recom-
mended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
15. Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay
President Crowley recommended that Dr. Terry Woodin, De-
partment of Biochemistry, be granted an extension of her
leave of absence without pay for an additional year through
June, 1979. He noted that Dr. Woodin had asked for this
extension in order to complete the establishment of a bio-
chemistry program at Catholic University School of Medicine
and to complete research she has begun there.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
16. Special Fees, UNR
President Crowley requested the following new assessment and
increase in special fees, effective Fall semester, 1979:
New Assessment
Anthropology 309 (cross listed with History,
Biology, Art and Home Economics) $15.00
Increase in Existing Assessments
Current Proposed
Bowling (RPEd. 158, 159) $15.00 $20.00
Recreational Shooting (RPEd. 164) 40.00 50.00
Golf (RPEd. 160, 161, 162) 15.00 20.00
Dr. Crowley noted that each of these fees is in addition to
the per-credit-hour fee and will be passed through to the
agency whose facilities are used in offering the course.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
17. Optional Student Health and Accident Insurance, UNR
President Crowley noted that the current student health and
accident insurance policy expires at the end of the second
Summer Session. Bids on a new policy were requested and re-
sponses received from five carriers, three of whom proposed
optional plans. Dr. Crowley also noted the inclusion with
the agenda of a report from Dr. Robert Locke, Director of
Student Health Services (identified as Ref. E and filed with
permanent minutes).
Dr. Crowley endorsed the recommendation of Dr. Locke, as
contained in his report, and that of Dean Roberta Barnes
that award be made to Associated Student Plans International
at a premium of $108.50 for the calendar year, or $40 per
semester and $30 per Summer.
ASUN President Greg Neuweiler reported that he had no offi-
cial student position to report on this matter since there
had not been an opportunity for student government to for-
mally consider and act upon it; however, he noted that since
the insurance plan is optional he did not believe there
would be any opposition to it. Chancellor Baepler recom-
mended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
18. Postretirement Appointments, UNR
President Crowley recommended approval of the following
postretirement appointments for 1978-79:
(1) Vernon E. Scheid - to teach Min. E. 472, 772, World
Mineral Economics, and to conduct research on the
mineral economics of the State of Nevada.
(2) Harry H. Bradley, as Coordinator and Lecturer,
Community Development, Extended Programs.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
19. Bid Opening, Extension of Heat Trench, UNR
President Crowley reported that bids were opened June 28,
1978 for a project to extend the heat trench and piping to
the Building and Grounds Shop at UNR. He recommended award
to the low bidder, Paul's Plumbing & Combustion Equipment
Co., for $25,947.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
20. Request to Join Big Sky Athletic Conference, UNR
President Crowley requested authorization for UNR to accept
an invitation to membership in the Big Sky Athletic Confer-
ence on condition that eligibility for championship compe-
tition would commence no earlier than July 1, 1979. He dis-
tributed background information concerning the alternatives
to the Big Sky Conference which had been considered by the
University (filed with permanent minutes). Dr. Crowley
reported that this membership had been discussed with the
ASUN government, the Faculty Senate, the Intercollegiate
Athletics Board, the Athletic Department staff, and the
Board of Directors of the Wolf Club, and had received strong
support from these groups.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos.
ASUN President Neuweiler reported that the ASUN Senate
totally supports UNR's membership in the Big Sky Conference.
Motion carried without dissent.
(Note to Minutes: Because of airline schedules, all of the
officers except Chancellor Baepler and President Kreider
were absent from the balance of the meeting.)
21. Request for Reinstatement of CCD Presidency
Chancellor Baepler reported that the Joint Legislative
Subcommittee had recommended that a top-line Administrator
be restored to the University of Nevada System, to be re-
sponsible for the Community Colleges, at the same kind of
cabinet rank that the two University Presidents and the DRI
President hold.
In view of this recommendation, Dr. Anderson had requested
inclusion on the agenda of consideration of the reestablish-
ment of the CCD Presidency, and authorization by the Board
for addition of such a position with supporting staff to
the Biennial Budget Request to be presented to the Board in
August and to the Budget Office September 1.
Chancellor Baepler suggested that there needs to be some
study given to this recommendation and to any alternatives
which may be identified. He recommended that a budget item
be included, as requested by Dr. Anderson, and that a pro-
posed reorganization of the administrative structure of the
Community Colleges be presented to the Board of Regents af-
ter the August meeting at which the final public hearing on
the Community Colleges will be held.
It was agreed that no action by the Board would be appro-
priate at this point, and that the Chancellor would proceed
with the inclusion of a budget item and with preparation of
a position paper concerning reorganization.
Mr. Karamanos moved to table this item until a subsequent
meeting. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without
dissent.
22. Request for Loan From the Contingency Reserve, DRI
Chancellor Baepler presented a request from President Smith
for approval of a loan of $35,000 from the Contingency
Reserve to the Water Resources Center to purchase a position
determining system, with the loan to be repaid over a 3-year
period from a contract with the Department of Energy. He
noted that the present balance in the Contingency Reserve
is $162,395.92.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
23. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. John Buchanan presented the following recommendations
from the Investment Advisory Committee:
(1) Approval of a revision of the Investment Advisory
Agreement with Security National Bank related to
revision of the instructions concerning distribution
of income.
(2) Approval of a proposal by American Investors Management
for investment of $17,000 from the Pinching Memorial
Scholarship Fund in a deed of trust on property located
in Sparks, Nevada.
(3) Approval of following recommendations from First
National Bank:
a. Conversion of $100,000 of United Nuclear Cvt. to
common stock.
b. Purchase of 2,500 shares of Dome Mines.
(4) Approval of a change in agenda procedures for the
Investment Advisory Committee to provide that all
materials will be transmitted to the Committee through
the office of the Board's Secretary.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval of the recommendations of
the Investment Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
24. Request for Authorization for Foreign Travel and Proposal
for Change in September Board Meeting Date
Chancellor Baepler reported that he and President Smith had
been invited to participate in and present papers to the
Cairo International Workshop at the American University in
Cairo, September 9-15, 1978. This workshop, sponsored by
the National Science Foundation, is concerned with appli-
cations of science and technology for desert development.
He requested authorization for foreign travel for himself
and Dr. Smith from September 6-16 for this purpose. Dr.
Baepler also requested that the September 15 Board meeting
be rescheduled to September 22 in order to accommodate
this travel.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 8, Contract for Radio Sports Rights,
UNLV
As requested by the Board, the following information was
submitted concerning the bids received for radio broadcast
of football and basketball games for a two-year period:
American Radio Air Force $32,050.00
Robert J. Blum Productions 50,800.00
KLUC Radio 42,000.00
KORK Radio 28,600.00
KLAV Radio 20,518.00
The bids requested only the dollar amount to be paid UNLV
for the radio broadcasting rights. The bid also stated
that "The University reserves the right to approve all
announcers as to their being capable of broadcasting
within the standards of the industry."
NOTES
1. KLUC did not include Tokyo football games.
2. With their bid KLUC included $79,400.00 of
promotional advertising.
3. With their bid KLAV included $23,360.00 of
promotional advertising.
4. On June 8, 1978 Robert Blum Productions submitted
a letter showing promotional advertising at
$163,296.00. This was after the public opening
of all bids and results made known.
5. If promotional advertising is included, the high
bids are as follows:
Robert J. Blum Productions $214,096.00
KLUC 121,400.00
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the bid of KLUC. Motion
seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, failed by the following roll
call vote:
Yes - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. John Buchanan, Mr.
Karamanos
No - Mrs. Fong
Abstain - Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi,
Miss Mason
Dr. Anderson requested advice from Counsel concerning the
legal implications involved in the award of this contract.
Mr. Lessly advised that the Board is not bound by the Local
Government Purchasing Act with respect to bids, as are other
State agencies, in that the Regents may accept or reject any
and all bids, and may take the best bid insofar as it is
considered to be in the best interest of the University.
In response to a request from Dr. Anderson for a recommenda-
tion from the Administration, Chancellor Baepler read the
following recommendation submitted by President Dixon prior
to his leaving the meeting:
Perhaps the Regents should know that while meeting
with Mr. Karamanos, the UNLV Administration did concur
in the analysis of the bidding and agreed that KLUC
offered a bid which was in total terms superior to Mr.
Blum's. The $8000 differential was thought to be
more than offset by the panel of announcers and by
the other desirable elements in the KLUC bid. Follow-
ing the meeting we were instructed to award the con-
tract to KLUC and we issued them a standard statement
of our intent to contract with them.
Chancellor Baepler also stated that he had, as had President
Dixon, proceeded on the assumption that this was a matter to
be determined by the Board and had therefore not analyzed
the bids; however, he endorsed the recommendation of Presi-
dent Dixon and his staff.
Dr. Anderson moved for reconsideration of the motion to
award the broadcast rights to KLUC. Motion to reconsider
seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
Motion to award the broadcast rights to KLUC carried with
the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. Karamanos,
Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi,
Miss Mason
No - Mrs. Fong
Mr. Karamanos moved that any future actions regarding award
of radio and television contracts for sports broadcasts be
handled through the respective President's office and the
Regents' ad hoc committee be discontinued. Motion seconded
by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
25. UNR Boxing Team
Dr. Anderson read the following letter concerning UNR's
Boxing Team:
I have often wondered why Jim Olivas and his UNR
Boxing Team haven't received appropriate recognition
from University Officials. No other University team,
so far as I know, has ever won a national champion-
ship. Jim Olivas' teams have won two, the latest in
1978. No other UNR teams, so far as I know, have
performed for nationwide television. Olivas' 1978
team was pictured on national TV for 3 consecutive
nights this past Spring while winning its second
national championship. At one juncture, television
cameras were directed on Olivas, and the announcer
said, "Jim Olivas is one of the very best College
boxing coaches in America." Watching Nevada's team
perform so well must surely have convinced everyone
in the nationwide audience that the announcer was
right. I am aware, and also very proud, of the
exposure given by the national media to UNLV's out-
standing basketball team, and the recognition ac-
corded them by everyone connected with the Univer-
sity. Similar recognition, I submit, is due the
UNR Boxing Team and its coach.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that a letter of commendation be sent
on behalf of the Board to Mr. Olivas and his boxing team.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
26. State Science Advisor
Chancellor Baepler recalled that the Board had previously
approved funding for the Governor's State Science Advisor
for a one-year period; however, the position was not filled.
He recommended, noting President Smith's concurrence, that
Dr. Gilbert Cochran of the Water Resources Center, be grant-
ed a leave of absence with pay for the period July 1 through
December 31, 1978 to serve as the Governor's Science Advisor
with his salary to be funded from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Account.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
27. Revision of Estimative Budget for Radiological Safety Board
Chancellor Baepler requested the following revision to the
Estimative Budget for Radiological Safety Board to reflect
an additional $2,500 in subsidy funds:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 5,000 $ $5,000
Subsidy from Other Funds 22,700 2,500 25,200
Total $27,700 $2,500 $30,200
Expenditure
Professional Compensation $15,138 $2,095 $17,233
Classified Compensation 3,652 3,652
Operating 8,810 405 9,215
O-S Travel 100 100
Total $27,700 $2,500 $30,200
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
28. Division Host Funds
Chancellor Baepler requested that the Division Host Funds
be brought to the following levels for 1978-79 by an allo-
cation from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account:
UNR (including Medical School) $6,000
UNLV 3,000
CCCC 1,500
NNCC 1,500
WNCC 1,500
DRI 3,000
Unit 2,000
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
29. College Inn Room Rates
Chancellor Baepler reported that the Interim College Inn
Committee, comprised of representatives of the University,
the National Judicial College and the National Council of
Juvenile and Family Court Judges, has recommended the fol-
lowing increases in student room rates for the College Inn
for the 1978-79 academic year:
Recommended
1977-78 1978-79
Semester Rate Semester Year
Small Single $453 $500
Single 538 585
Double 415 465
Large Double 478 525
Double Suite 528 575
Chancellor Baepler endorsed President Crowley's recommenda-
tion for approval, noting the proposed increases are design-
ed to cover the inflation in costs of funding a residential
facility. They are similar to those under consideration by
the management firm which has had the responsibility of op-
erating the facility under Prudential's ownership and are
approximately proportionate to increases approved earlier
for the University's other residence halls.
ASUN President Gregory Neuweiler expressed support of the
proposed increase.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
30. Expenditure of Unrestricted Funds
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in October, 1977 the Board
authorized a contract for consulting services of Tadlock
Associates at a not-to-exceed project cost of $49,700, in-
cluding labor, fees and direct costs. The services for
which the University contracted have been provided and the
funds expended. However, additional time and staff travel
has been requested from Tadlock Associates to attend the
public hearings in Elko, Las Vegas and Reno, and additional
expenses have been incurred.
Dr. Baepler requested authorization for the expenditure of
up to $2,000 from unrestricted endowment income available
to the Chancellor's Office to fund this additional expense.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried with Mr. John Buchanan abstaining and
Mrs. Fong opposing.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the following two emergency items be
admitted to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried
without dissent.
31. Lease of Kapo Property
Chancellor Baepler reported that bids were opened June 27,
1978 for the lease of 628 acres in Humboldt County. The
lease is for a period of ten years, with ownership to remain
with the University.
One bid was received from Decker Exploration for lease of
the mineral rights for $2.11 per acre per year, or a total
of $1,325.08 with a five percent royalty on net proceeds.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the Board, sub-
ject to concurrence of the Governor.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
32. Main Station Farm
Chancellor Baepler reported that bids were opened June 20,
1978 for sale, lease of trade of three parcels, totaling 255
acres, of Main Station Farm. Seven bids were received and
are under review. A report of the bids was distributed
(filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Baepler endorsed a recommendation from Dean
Bohmont and President Crowley that an ad hoc committee of
the Board of Regents be appointed to participate in further
negotiation with the bidders and that a recommendation be
developed for consideration by the Board in August.
Chairman Buchanan agreed and appointed the following
committee:
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen, Chairman, Mr. James Buchanan, II,
Mr. Chris Karamanos and Dr. Louis Lombardi.
Mr. John Buchanan moved to defer the remaining agenda items until
the August meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent. Items deferred were as follows:
Proposed Change to Annual Leave Policy
Proposed Amendment of Board of Regents Bylaws
Proposed New Constitution for USUNS
Photographs of Officers
Fleishmann Foundation Proposals
Authority of Individual Regents
Request for Committee on Tenure
College-Level Instruction Offered in Nevada by
Out-of-State Institutions.
33. New Business
Mr. Karamanos expressed concern about what he believed to be
a critical situation with the UNLV Police Department and re-
quested Board consideration of financial assistance to the
Department.
Chancellor Baepler noted that President Dixon had been ex-
cused earlier and suggested that any discussion or action
concerning the UNLV Police Department deserved the partici-
pation of the Campus Administration.
In the discussion following, it was noted that a new budget
period for the University would commence the following day
and would permit the President to take whatever immediate
steps were required. It was agreed that this would be
scheduled for discussion at the August meeting, together
with a report concerning the status of the services provided
to both UNLV and CCCC.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
06-30-1978