July 7-8, 1972
07-07-1972
Pages 127-138
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
July 7-8, 1972
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 North Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D. (for a portion of
the meeting)
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson (for a portion of the
meeting)
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. William W. Morris
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Mr. K. Donald Jessup (UNS)
Mr. David C. Wilkins (CCD)
Mr. Mark H. Dawson (DRI)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Joe Crowley (UNR)
Dr. Tom Hoffer (DRI)
Mr. Mike Mason (CSUN)
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Chairman
Jacobsen.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of June 9-10, 1972 were
submitted for approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
2. Reports of Gifts
In addition to the gifts and grants reported in Ref. 2 as
included with the agenda, President Miller reported that the
second payment from Mr. Howard Hughes of $200,000 for basic
and continuing support of the School of Medicine has been
received. (Ref. 2 filed with the permanent minutes.)
Acceptance of the gifts and grants was recommended.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Guild,
carried without dissent.
3. Graduation List, UNR
President Miller presented a list of 682 graduates from UNR
in June 1972 (list identified as Ref. 3 and filed with
permanent minutes).
4. Foreign Travel Report, UNR
In accordance with the Board's policy on foreign travel,
President Miller reported the following:
Roland M. Rodgers and Philip J. Gilette, both of the School
of Medical Sciences, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada from August 22-25 to attend the semi-annual meeting
of the Western Regional Business Officers Section of the
Association of American Medical Colleges.
5. Class A Actions by UNR Faculty Senate
A. President Miller reported that the UNR Faculty Senate
had endorsed a recommendation by the Academic Standards
Committee, as follows:
A policy change is recommended, stating that the
Instructor is responsible for the evaluation of
each enrolled student throughout the instruction
period.
President Miller noted the 1972-73 calendar for UNR does
not have "a regular schedule of examination", i. e.,
there is no final examination period. The Committee
suggested that whether a final examination period should
be given and to whom can only be determined by the
instructor, and recommended that the statement in the
UNR catalog concerning final examinations be deleted and
replaced with the above statement.
President Miller recommended approval of the change in
policy as proposed, effective Fall, 1972. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
B. President Miller reported that the UNR Faculty Senate
had approved by a vote of 119 for and 77 against, a
recommendation for a change in policy concerning the
use of the grade "W". The proposed policy is:
It is the prerogative of an instructor to assign
the grade of "W" when in his judgment no other
grade is more suitable. Circumstances warranting
that decision include disappearance of the student
at an early stage of the course, or under circum-
stances which preclude the award of either a pass-
ing or failing grade. As with the assigning of
all grades, the giving of "W" is an act of good
faith on the part of the instructor. It must not
be used as a means of avoiding decisions that may
fairly be made, however onerous to the student of
instructor.
The present policy on withdrawals and an explanation of
the grade "W" as presently contained in the UNR catalog
was presented and discussed.
President Miller recommended approval, effective with
the 1972-73 academic year. Chancellor Humphrey concur-
red.
It was suggested there might be merit in some applica-
tion of this policy retroactively. President Miller
agreed and suggested that the proposal be adopted with
the provision that upon individual petition to the
President of the University, this policy may be made
retroactive, if, in the President's judgment, circum-
stances warrant application of the policy.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
6. Award of Bids, P. E. Complex, Phase I, UNR
President Miller reported that Federal approval to bid this
project should be received by mid-July and bids will be
called during the period between the July and September
meetings. President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended that the Plant and Property Committee be authorized
to review the bids and concur with the State Planning Board
in the award of the contract.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
7. Separation of Intercollegiate Athletics from Physical
Education, UNR
President Miller made the following report and recom-
mendation:
In line with discussions held between Dr. Laughter of
Physical Education, Richard Trachok, Director of
Athletics, and Dean Kirkpatrick over the past six
months, I recommend that effectively July 1 Inter-
collegiate Athletics be separated from the Department
of Physical Education. This new Department will re-
port directly to the President.
Briefly, the points of agreement on this recommenda-
tion are as follows:
For new faculty additions in either the Department of
Physical Education or the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics, a six member selection committee will be
formed representing the two Departments.
Either the Chairman of the Physical Education Depart-
ment or the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
could veto the appointment recommendation of the
selection committee. When a staff member with joint
responsibilities in the two Departments is unacceptable
to either the Department of Physical Education or the
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, his contract
will not be renewed.
Staff members assigned to the Department of Intercol-
legiate Athletics may be recommended for tenure for
the Department of Physical Education without obliga-
tion to be assigned to or to continue Intercollegiate
Athletic responsibility except by mutual agreement of
the Department of Physical Education and the Depart-
ment of Intercollegiate Athletics. Tenure will not be
granted to those members who are assigned to the Depart-
ment of Intercollegiate Athletics in the future. Pres-
ent staff members who are assigned to the Department
of Intercollegiate Athletics might seek tenure.
Women's Intercollegiate Athletics will continue to be
a function of the Department of Physical Education.
When a problem arises between the Department of Physi-
cal Education and the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics which cannot be resolved by the Chairman and
the Director, it will be referred to a committee of
six, three from each Department. If the Department
committee cannot solve the problem it will be referred
to a committee of four - Academic Vice President,
Dean of the College of Arts & Science, Chairman of the
Department of Physical Education and Director of Inter-
collegiate Athletics.
All new staff appointments will be processed through
the normal existing University channels.
Staff members with dual responsibilities must perform
satisfactorily in both areas of their assignments in
order to insure their continued employment at the
University.
The salary level of a teacher-coach must be the same
for his coaching activities as it is for his teaching
functions. There will be no mixing of salary levels
or steps within a single professional contract. How-
ever, the teacher-coach not eligible to gain tenure
should be additionally compensated for his lessened
job security. Teacher-coaches would not be promoted
in the usual sense of the word because the four aca-
demic ranks are tenurable designations. Teacher-
coaches, however, will be paid a salary equal to
specific rank and step. Since future teacher-coaches
will not gain tenure, their promotions would only be
reflected in their salary increases. Each of those
would be agreed upon by the Athletic Director and
the Chairman of the Department of Physical Education,
confirmed and approved in the standard fashion by
higher administrative authorities.
Upon the separation of Intercollegiate Athletics
from Physical Education, a transfer of 1.1 FTE from
Physical Education to Intercollegiate Athletics will
be made. One graduate assistantship valued at $2500
shall be transferred from the Physical Education De-
partment to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
to assist in coaching functions.
Based upon the above outline of budgetary consideration
and operational consideration and keeping in mind that
all members of the Department of Intercollegiate Ath-
letics will have teaching responsibilities, I recom-
mend the proposed division.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the recommendation but
noted the Board's policy is "that before any new degree pro-
gram or new Department may be added, such proposal must be
introduced at one meeting and voted upon no earlier than the
following meeting." Accordingly, this recommendation will
be scheduled for action at the September meeting.
In discussion following it was suggested by Regent Steninger
that if it is a valid argument that a teacher-coach not eli-
gible for tenure should be additionally compensated for his
lessened job security, then perhaps an option should be
offerred to other faculty of the opportunity of tenure or a
non-tenured status and more salary.
Dr. Anderson and Miss Thompson entered the meeting.
8. ECC Revenue Bond Resolution
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May, 1971 the Board
approved a negotiated sale to First National Bank of Nevada
of a $90,000 revenue bond issue to be financed from capital
improvement fee funds and to be used for construction of the
ECC Instructional building. He reported that the required
resolution has been prepared by Dawson, Nagel, Sherman and
Howard and has been reviewed by staff. The document was
distributed for the Board's review and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended adoption of the resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION #72-5
A resolution authorizing the issuance by the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada of the University's obli-
gations designated as the "University of Nevada, Elko CC.,
Capital Improvement Fee Revenue Bond, Series November 1,
1972", in the principle amount of $90,000.00, for the pur-
pose of defraying wholly or in part the cost of constructing
and otherwise acquiring for the University an instruction
building on the Campus of the Elko Community College, in
Elko County, Nevada, and acquiring equipment and furnishings
therefore, and structures, improvements and other appurten-
ances relating thereto; providing the form, terms and con-
dition of the bond, the manner of its execution, the method
of its payment and the security, therefor; other charges
from students attending the Elko Community College, and
from other facilities of the University; prescribing other
details concerning such bond and such facilities, including
but not limited to covenants and agreements in connection
therewith; ratifying action heretofore taken toward acquir-
ing such instruction building facilities and issuing such
bond; providing other details relating thereto; and repeal-
ing all resolutions in conflict herewith.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
9. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened June
8, 1972 for 166 items of office supplies. The low
bidders on a per-item-basis were:
Bidder No. of Items Est. Purchase
Zellerbach 88 $ 5,348.37
Armanko's 40 4,226.11
H. S. Crocker 21 1,423.22
Siri Office Equipment 4 1,111.65
Morrill & Machabee 2 182.60
Columbia Ribbon 10 94.20
Sears, Roebuck 1 11.64
$12,397.79
President Miller recommended award to the low bidder
on individual basis. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
B. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened June
13, 1972 for miscellaneous groceries for the Dining
Commons. Results were as follows:
Groceries Items Amount
Monarch Foods 69 $13,678.33
Abbott Supply 42 12,093.65
Milani's Illinois 2 1,770.30
Sierra Foods 1 1,046.70
M & R Products 7 942.55
Laura Scudder 1 375.00
Continental Coffee 3 112.92
Frozen Juices
Standard Brands Low 7,981.51
(Three Other Bidders)
Poultry
Reno Distributors Low 9,286.25
Calvada Sales Co. Low 1,046.00
Dairy Foods
Beatrice Foods Low 17,564.14
(Two Other Bidders)
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
award be made to the bidders noted above in the amounts
listed.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Guild, carried without dissent.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened June 29, 1972
for the purchase of a micro teaching video system to be
installed in the College of Education building. The
system is to have six cameras and video recorders and
is estimated at $46,000.
Following a review of the bids, it was recommended by
the Dean of the College that only three items be awarded
at this time, as follows:
System A - Video Recording
Chism School Supply $14,253.35
System B - Portable Studio
Chism School Supply $ 5,348.97
System E - Auditorium Audio
Chism School Supply $ 4,101.70
Mr. Pine recommended that a total purchase be approved
from Chism School Supply (the low bidder in each case)
of $23,704.82 with funds to come from the original
project budget. The balance of the purchase will be
readvertised at a later date. President Miller and
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Guild, carried without dissent.
D. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened
June 29, 1972 for the yearly purchase of glassware,
chemicals and laboratory supplies for the Chemistry
Department. The low bidders on a per-item-basis were:
Scientific Projects 237 $ 8,476.68
Central Scientific 206 7,330.20
Van Waters & Rodgers 32 749.60
La Pine Scientific 2 228.00
Ward's 1 52.98
$16,837.46
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
award to the bidders listed in the amounts noted. Funds
are available from State appropriation.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Guild, carried without dissent.
E. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened July
5, 1972 for a forensic comparison microscope for the
Law Enforcement Department. Bids were received as
follows:
Technical Instruments $4,554
American Optical Corp. 6,960
E. Lietz, Inc. 7,107
Mr. Pine reported that the bid of Technical Instruments
did not meet specifications and recommended award to
American Optical Corp. in the amount of $6,960.00.
Funds are available from State appropriation. Presi-
dent Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
F. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened by
the State Planning Board on July 6, 1972 for landscaping
the Physics building area at an estimated total of
$20,000. The following bid was received:
Arlington Nursery $29,880
Alternate #1 7,718
Mr. Pine noted that the base bid exceeded the estimate
by 20% and the total bid plus the alternate exceeded the
allocated funds by 50.8%. He reported that the State
Planning Board had requested that no action be taken on
this matter and that it was referred to the Plant and
Property Committee for action after an opportunity to
negotiate the bid downward.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
G. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened by
the State Planning Board on July 6, 1972 for replacement
of the boiler with a heat exchanger and extension of the
heat line to serve the Fleischmann Green House on the
main Campus. One bid was received:
Savage & Son $22,300
Alternate #1 ( 2,500)
$19,800
(Alternate #1 is a direct lay pipe in place of a lift
off lid on the heat trench.)
Mr. Pine recommended award to Savage & Son for a total
of $19,800. President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
H. Vice President Pine reported that plans and specifica-
tions have been completed for air conditioning Scrugham
Engineering-Mines. Bids will be opened by the Planning
Board in July.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that the Plant and Property Committee be authorized to
review the bids and concur in the award of the contract.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
I. Mr. Pine recalled that at the June meeting of the Board,
an award was made to Armanko's for furniture totaling
$4,649.20 as part of a larger bid. The 5% instate pref-
erence was allowed. He reported that Armanko's has now
notified the University that they cannot furnish the
desks as desired and have requested to be relieved of
the bid. The low bidder, E & I Cooperative, has been
requested to furnish the equipment and has accepted the
notification.
Mr. Pine recommended that the Board concur in the pur-
chase from E & I Cooperative in the amount of $4,521.31.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
10. Progress of University Projects
Vice President Pine submitted a progress report of all Uni-
versity capital improvement projects under the supervision
of UNR. (Report filed in Chancellor's Office.)
11. Implementation of Master's Program in Speech Pathology and
Audiology, UNR
President Miller requested authorization to implement the
previously approved Master's Program in Speech Pathology and
Audiology, effective Fall, 1972. Information concerning
funds and conditions which must be met for continuance of
the program beyond 1972-73 was set forth in a letter from
Vice President James T. Anderson (letter identified as
Ref. 10 and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
12. Implementation of Baccalaureate Degree in Law Enforcement,
UNR
President Miller requested authorization to implement the
previously approved baccalaureate degree program in Law
Enforcement, effective Fall, 1972. Information concerning
funds and conditions which must be met for continuance of
the program beyond 1972-73 was set forth in a letter from
Vice President James T. Anderson (letter identified as
Ref. 11 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval and also recommend-
ed when the Phase II presentation on Law Enforcement is made
by UNLV, the three instructional Divisions discuss their
plans for law enforcement programs and specific recommenda-
tions be made concerning placement of associate degree pro-
grams and the integration of these programs with baccalaur-
eate programs.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
13. Cornerstone Ceremonies, UNR Education Building
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
Grand Lodge of Masons in Nevada be requested to place the
cornerstone of Education building on Saturday, October 14.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
14. Award of Bids, Classroom Building and Resource Center, ECC
President Donnelly reported bids will be opened approxi-
mately August 15, 1972 for this project and recommended
the Plant and Property Committee be delegated authority to
review the bids and approve the contract. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Guild,
carried without dissent.
It was agreed that a formal resolution would be prepared for
introduction before the meeting adjourned for specific dele-
gation of authority to the Plant and Property Committee to
act on behalf of the Board of Regents for those projects
requiring action.
15. Cooperative Program with Washoe County School District
President Donnelly requested approval for a cooperative
WNCC-Washoe County School District operation of courses in
post-secondary adult education. This would enable a student
to elect to receive WNCC credit in post-secondary courses
included in this program. If a student takes such a course
for WNCC credit he will pay a Washoe County School District
fee (covering cost of instruction), plus $2.50 per credit to
WNCC for the capital improvement and student activity fees.
(Additional supporting data was presented and is filed with
the permanent minutes.) Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
16. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid, CCD
President Donnelly recommended approval of the following
allocation of grants-in-aid for 1972-73:
CCCC 10 FTE registration fees @ $256 $2,560
10 Indians 2,560
$5,120
ECC 6 FTE registration fees $1,536
10 Indians 2,560
$4,096
WNCC 6 FTE registration fees $1,536
10 Indians 2,560
$4,096
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the allocations
and a transfer of $13,312 from the CCD Contingency Fund to
the appropriate accounts to fund the grants-in-aid.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried with Mr. Steniinger and Mr. Guild oppos-
ing.
17. Signature Authority, Bank Accounts, CCD
President Donnelly recommended that signature authority on
Petty Cash and Depository Accounts for the three Community
Colleges be established as follows:
Elko Community College
Petty Cash Account - $500 - Nevada National Bank, Elko
Branch
Signature Authority: Elmer L. Kuntz Delete: Marie Adair
Virginia Jauregui Sue Ballew
Bernard Sadowski
Depository Account - Nevada National Bank, Elko Branch
Signature Authority: David C. Wilkins Delete: Edwin Carey
Henry Hattori
Edward L. Pine
Clark County Community College
Petty Cash Account - $1,000 - Nevada National Bank, 4th &
Carson Streets, Las Vegas
Signature Authority: R. Stephen Nicholson
John M. Rosich
Depository Account - First National Bank, Main & Oakey,
Las Vegas
Signature Authority: David C. Wilkins
Henry Hattori
Edward L. Pine
Western Nevada Community College
Petty Cash Account - $1,000 - First Nation Bank, Carson City
Signature Authority: James C. Davis Delete: Leon Van Doren
William Cozart
Joseph Ayarbe
Depository Account - First National Bank, Carson City
Signature Authority: David C. Wilkins
Henry Hattori
Edward L. Pine
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
18. Report of Disciplinary Cases, CCD
In accordance with the Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for
Members of the University Community, President Donnelly
reported that "there have been no violations at Elko
Community College, Clark County Community College and
Western Nevada Community College during the months of March,
April and May, 1972."
19. Graduation List
President Donnelly presented a list of 26 graduates from ECC
and 29 graduates from WNCC in May, 1972. (Lists identified
as Ref. 20A and Ref. 20B, filed with permanent minutes.)
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Educational
Policies Committee, reconvening into regular session at 2:15 P.M.
20. UNS Code
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the previous actions of the
various groups involved in the development of the revised
University Code and noted the enclosure of the proposed UNS
Code as amended at the June meeting. On behalf of himself
and the Presidents, he recommended the adoption of the new
Code, effective immediately.
Chancellor Humphrey also noted current faculty members have
already signed their 1972-73 contracts, which include by
reference the existing Code. He recommended the Board's
policy be that, for 1972-73, should a faculty member have a
personnel dispute covered by the Code, he may choose to have
proceedings handled either under the new Code or the exist-
ing Code.
A letter signed by Dr. Joseph Crowley and Dr. Paul Aizley
was distributed and Dr. Crowley and Dr. Aizley were request-
ed to comment. (Letter filed with the permanent minutes.)
Dr. Crowley stated that he did not recommend any substantive
alterations in the Code. However, he stated, the faculty
does not view the Code happily and he believed this view-
point should be expressed.
Dr. Aizley stated that there has not been sufficient time to
get a response from the faculty and he suggested that the
Code be adopted only as an Interim Code with final adoption
to be scheduled not earlier than March, 1973.
Dr. Anderson moved that Section 2.3.2 be amended to read:
"The faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom
in discussing his subject, but he should be careful not to
persist in teaching or using the classroom for discussing
controversial matters which have no relations to his sub-
ject." Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, failed with two
affirmative and seven negative votes.
Vice President Anderson pointed out that adoption of the
provisions in Section 4.8.1 (c) of twelve months notice of
non-reappointment after two or more years of service will
conceivably cause some problems, in that there are fewer
than twelve months left before the beginning of the next
contract period. He suggested this provision not become
effective until December 1, 1972. Chancellor Humphrey
agreed but recommended that this provision be included in a
statement of implementation and that the existing procedures
for persons with two or more years be followed until
December 1, 1972.
Mr. Guild moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendation.
Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
Dr. Crowley requested that the third sentence of Section 4.7
be amended to read: "These policy statements shall be
included in the Board of Regents Handbook and it shall be
the responsibility of each President to include such policy
statements or a summary of such statements in the divisional
administrative manual and the divisional faculty handbook."
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
Mr. Guild asked Dr. Crowley and Dr. Aizley to comment on the
faculty's opposition to the University Code as specified by
the six points in their letter.
Dr. Crowley responded by citing the following six areas of
disagreement:
(1) Interpretation of the Code.
(2) Formulation and implementation of policy on matter of
faculty rights and welfare.
(3) Inter-division coordination.
(4) Participation in the selection of System and Division
Officers and the definition of duties and responsibil-
ities.
(5) Causes of dismissal of tenured members.
(6) Right of appeal on personnel decisions.
(Transcript of Dr. Crowley's and Dr. Aizley's comments on
file in the Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Steninger moved adoption of the Code as amended. Motion
seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday,
July 8, 1972 at 9:10 A.M.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson (for a portion of the
(meeting)
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. William Morris
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly
President R. J. Zorn
Mr. Procter R. Hug, Jr.
Vice President James T. Anderson
Vice President Donald H. Baepler
Vice President Edward L. Pine
Mr. Herman Westfall
Mr. Edward Olsen
Mr. K. Donald Jessup
Mr. David C. Wilkins
Dr. Paul Aizley
Mrs. Jo Deen Flack
Dr. Tom Hoffer
Mr. Mike Mason
21. Preliminary Master Plan, WNCC
President Donnelly introduced Messrs. Pereira, Casazza,
Peetz & Kirby, architects and master planners for the WNCC
Campus. He noted that the preliminary plans had been pre-
sented earlier to the State Planning Board and to the WNCC
Advisory Board and had been approved by both groups.
Following presentation of the preliminary master plans by
Mr. William Pereira, President Donnelly and Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval by the Board.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
22. Preliminary Master Plan, CCCC
President Donnelly introduced Messrs. Hendricks, Wood,
Roberts and Clark from the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and
Mendenhall, architects and master planners for the CCCC Cam-
pus. He noted that these plans had been presented to the
State Planning Board and the CCCC Advisory Board and had
been approved by both groups. Following presentation of the
preliminary plans by Mr. Harry Wood, President Donnelly and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
23. Terms and Districts of Regents
Mr. Hug reported that he had been requested to appear before
a special commission of the Legislature to discuss the re-
apportionment statute that applies to the Board of Regents.
He noted that he had pointed out to the Commission there
was a technical error which would have to be corrected so
that the Board of Regents would have more than three members
after 1980.
Mr. Hug stated that the Legislature asked for an expression
from the Board, both before and after the election, on the
following two points:
(1) Is it desirable to have sub-districts in the election
of the Board of Regents?
(2) If there are sub-districts, is it desirable that the
Regents be required to reside in the district from
which they are elected?
In the discussion following, it appeared to be the consensus
of those present that sub-districts were desirable in Clark
County, but that residence in the sub-district from which he
is elected should not be required; sub-districts in Washoe
County were not desirable or practical since only one seat
would be in contention at any one time; however, it was
agreed that it was premature to take a formal position so
far in advance of the elections.
Miss Thompson and Mr. Mc Dermott left the meeting at 11:10 A.M.
24. CSUN Tuition Recommendation
President Zorn presented a resolution from CSUN as follows:
Tuition costs for incoming Freshmen should be frozen
for the duration of that student's education year, so
long as he attends without interruption. A student,
under this proposal, would pay the same amount each
year until he attains his degree.
This in no way is meant to put a halt to raising
tuition. It could be raised from year to year, but
only for incoming Freshmen and would only affect
them through their four years.
Mike Mason, CSUN President, noted that the resolution was
unanimously approved by the CSUN Senate on April 20, 1972
and presented the following points in support:
(1) The rising costs of tuition often prevents students
from continuing their education due to lack of funds.
(2) Families of students paying tuition would have an
easier time budgeting their money if they knew in
advance what the total cost of a four year education
would be.
(3) The University is a structure that is dedicated to the
education of the student and has it in its power to
ease the financial burden of attaining that education,
and shouldn't discriminate against the economically
deprived by making it more difficult for them to
acquire an education.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that this
proposal be referred to the Administration and that a report
and recommendation be made to the Board not later than
Spring, 1973, when the 1973-74 work program is presented.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
25. Report of Degrees Awarded
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in June the Board request-
ed information concerning the increase in the number of de-
grees awarded by the University. In accordance with that
request, a report was prepared and was enclosed with the
agenda (report identified as Ref. 22 and filed with per-
manent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey noted the report re-
flected a total of 7,025 degrees awarded by the University
of Nevada System over the five year period 1967-68 through
1971-72.
26. UNS/CCD Administrative Building
Chancellor Humphrey noted that it was originally planned to
have bids for this project opened during the week of July
3rd; however, it was concluded that opening bids the week of
July 4th holiday would not offer a good bidding situation
and bids have been called for August 2.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Plant and Property Committee be authorized to review the
bids and award the contract.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
27. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the following bids were
received for the printing of 4,000 copies of the third edi-
ition of The Nevada Adventure, by Dr. James Hulse:
Levison-Mc Nally, Co., Sparks $ 6,186.00
Consolidated Printers, Berkeley 6,342.00
State Printing Office, Carson City 10,411.00
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the recommendation of Ken
Robbins, Business Manager of the University Press, that the
contract be awarded to Levison-Mc Nally Co., of Sparks,
the low bidder.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
28. Delegation of Authority for Purchases in Excess of $5,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that authority be delegated
to the Presidents to approve purchases in excess of $5,000
that are required for their respective Divisions in the
interim between the July and September meetings. A full
report would be made to the September meeting of each pur-
chase made under this delegation of authority.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without disssent.
29. Transfer of Two-Year Programs
President Donnelly recalled that in March, 1971, the Board
voted to leave the 2-year programs in Electronics Engineer-
ing Technology and Engineering Design Technology with UNR
with the possibility of UNR developing 4-year programs in
these areas. The 2-year programs were scheduled to be
transferred to the Community College Division in the Fall
of 1972. Dr. Donnelly stated he still believed that this
was appropriate; however, the only way that WNCC could
operate the programs in the Fall of 1972 would be if UNR
were to transfer all the equipment and allow WNCC to use
the facilities to house the programs.
Dr. Donnelly recommended that UNR continue to operate the
two-year programs in Electronics Engineering Technology and
Engineering Design Technology for the 1973-75 biennium, but
that they be discontinued at the end of that period and WNCC
develop pertinent two-year programs in these areas to start
in the Fall of 1975. President Miller concurred. Chancel-
lor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
30. Amendment of By-Laws of Board of Regents
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May the Board reviewed
proposed changes to the By-Laws to accommodate that document
to the changes to satisfy the Board's requirement for the
consideration of amendment to the By-Laws and recommended
adoption by the Board. (Proposed amendment identified as
Ref. 29 and filed with the permanent minutes.)
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
31. Purchase of Property, UNR
President Miller requested authorization to purchase proper-
ty located at 1147 Evans Avenue, Reno for $21,000, subject
to an agreement to rent the home to the present owners for
one year at $160 per month. Funds are available for the
purchase in the Donald and Laura Warren gift account.
President Miller noted that the property is located immedi-
ately south of the Naval Reserve Training Center. Appraisal
was provided by Dale C. Bell, M. A. I., and is within the
range of the purchase price.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the purchase and
the subsequent rental for one year, with the income from the
property to be returned to the Warren gift account.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
32. State Planning Board Status Report
A status report of University projects under the supervision
of the State Planning Board was distributed with the agenda
(report on file in Chancellor's Office).
33. Resolution on Award of Contracts
Upon motion by Mr. Guild, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved that pursuant to Article II, Section 4 and
Article III, Section 6 of the By-Laws, the Board of
Regents delegates to the Plant and Property Committee
specific authority to act on behalf of the Board of
Regents to approve the awarding of bids by the State
Planning Board and to authorize the execution of
construction contracts binding the University of
Nevada for the following projects in amounts not ex-
ceeding the approved budgetary limit:
1. UNR P. E. Complex, Phase I
2. ECC Learning Resources Building
3. UNS Administrative Building
4. Landscape Physics Building Area, UNR
5. Air Condition Scrugham Engineering Mines Building,
UNR
6. Completion of UNLV Education Building and Site
Development
34. Higher Education Act of 1972
President Donnelly distributed information on the Higher
Education Act of 1972 and commented briefly on its provi-
sions and its anticipated effect on higher education in
Nevada (material on file in the Chancellor's Office).
35. Biennial Budget Request for 1973-75
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, Director of Institutional Studies and
Budget, presented the 1973-75 Biennial Budget Request. He
noted that the document distributed with the agenda was in
draft form to allow for any changes which the Board consid-
ered desirable. The purpose of the document, he stated, was
to display the necessary cost required to: 1) maintain the
existing programs of University of Nevada System at their
current level; 2) escalate the cost of the existing programs
by the inflation factor; 3) escalate cost of the existing
programs by an enrichment factor; 4) escalate cost of the
existing programs to fund recommended professional salary
increase; and 5) find new programs approved by the Board of
Regents for inclusion in this request.
Mr. Jessup then reviewed the parameters within which each
part of the budget was developed and presented comparative
data for the 1971-73 and 1973-75 bienniums.
In discussing the new programs which are included for UNLV,
President Zorn suggested that the estimate could be revised
downward to a total of $1,406,980. President Miller also
suggested that revisions could be made downward in the
estimates for new programs for UNR and it was agreed that
their revisions would be made prior to submission of the
budget request.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the total budget
request for existing programs for 1973-75 biennium of
$78,587,419 for a total not to exceed $2,941,125 for new
programs.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the budget request as sub-
mitted with the provision for any adjustment downward in the
amount requested for new programs as may be agreed upon by
the Administration. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Mr. Bilbray moved to table until after discussion of the
professional salary goal. Motion to table seconded by
Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Mr. Jessup presented information concerning variations in
the total cost of the biennial budget request caused by 3
of the many possible professional salary proposals. The
three proposals which were explored were:
(1) To continue to use the existing goal of maintaining a
sufficient average salary by rank equal to the 4th
place rank among the 11 Western Public Universities.
(2) To accept the recommendation of the UNR and UNLV Facul-
ty Senates to "achieve a position equal to the national
average of State Universities in terms of total compen-
sation with the determination of the goal based on the
latest AAUP data and projected increases in compensa-
tion patterns..." and "the goal achieved by rank".
(3) To accept the Officers' recommendation of achieving on
all ranks average compensation equal to all the ranks
average compensation of the average institution among
the principal State Public Universities in each of the
50 states.
Chancellor Humphrey explained the differences between these
three alternatives, noting that in the absence of Board ac-
tion at the June meeting to adopt a salary goal, the budget
had been prepared using the Officers' recommendation for
professional salary goal 1973-75.
Following discussion of the three alternatives and the con-
sideration involved in developing the Officers' recommenda-
tion, Mr. Bilbray moved approval of the professional salary
goal of an all ranks average compensation equal to the all
ranks average compensation of the average institution among
the principal State Public Universities in each of the 50
states. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried with Mr.
Guild opposing. Mr. Guild stated that he was opposed be-
cause he was willing to stay within the 5.5% increase per
year and believed the University was under an obligation to
do so. He also stated he did not believe such an increase
was justified when compared with other State employment.
Motion on approval of the budget request was removed from
table and carried without dissent.
36. Report of the Committee of the Whole
Mr. Jacobsen reported that the Committee of the Whole had
approved a Phase I proposal for a Dental Hygiene and Dental
Assistants program to be offered by WNCC and CCCC and recom-
mended that the Board authorize these proposals to proceed
to Phase II.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
07-07-1972