July 22-23, 1977
07-22-1977
Pages 24-59
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
July 22, 1977
The Board of Regents met in regular session on the above date in
The Center, 1101 N. Virginia, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
Vice President Robert Gorrell, UNR
President Lloyd P. Smith, DRI
Executive Vice President William Berg, NNCC
Executive Vice President Russell Bloyer, CCCC
Executive Vice President Jack Davis, WNCC
General Counsel Larry Lessly
Mr. Robert Anderl, UNLV Senate
Mrs. Joan Chambers, UNR Senate
Mr. George Eversull, CCCC Senate
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/South Senate
Dr. Thomas Hoffer, DRI Senate
Ms. Barbara Summers, Unit Senate
Mr. John Mc Caskill, ASUN
Mr. Scott Lorenz, CSUN
Mr. Andy Guardia, ASWN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:45 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Regular and Executive meetings of June
17, 1977 were submitted for approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Di-
visions was recommended (report identified as Ref. 2 and
filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that a supplemental agenda had been
prepared and pointed out that all but two of the items contained
therein had been posted three days prior to the meeting as re-
quired by the new Open Meeting Law. In addition, he stated that
UNR had one additional personnel item which required attention.
Mr. Lessly commented that as long as the three items to which Dr.
Humphrey referred were not known at the time the agenda was pre-
pared and posted, and if the Board in its discretion finds that
it is necessary to act upon these items at this meeting, as
opposed to delaying them, then in his opinion there was no
violation of the Open Meeting Law.
Mrs. Fong moved that the additional items be admitted to the
agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, carried without
dissent.
3. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
A report of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
June 17, 1977 was submitted with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Fong moved that the actions of the Committee as report-
ed in the minutes be confirmed. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
4. UNR Alumni Action Day
A report was submitted by Dr. Harry Gianneschi, Director of
Alumni Relations and Development, concerning the First
Alumnl Action Day held at UNR on April 14, 1977 (report on
file in Chancellor's Office). Dr. Gianneschi commented on
the program, noting the cooperation received from the par-
ticipants and expressing his satisfaction with the results.
Mr. Don Heath, President of the Alumni Association, reported
that the Association plans to take a more active interest in
the meetings of the Board of Regents and plans to have a
representative attend future meetings as an observer and to
be available to serve in whatever capacity is appropriate.
5. Mackay School of Mines Accreditation Report
Dr. Gorrell noted inclusion with the agenda of the copy of
a report from from the Engineers' Council for Professional
Development which has been distributed earlier to the Senate
Finance Committee, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee,
the Governor's Budget Office and the Board of Regents. Dr.
Gorrell noted that this report had been submitted following
a visitation by ECPD to the College of Engineering and the
Mackay School of Mines.
Dean Baker responded to questions from the Regents concern-
ing the outlook for the Mackay School of Mines. He stated
that, in his opinion, the support received from the 1977
Legislature would essentially assure accreditation of the
School. He noted, however, that a final report from ECPD
had still not been received. Dean Breese also responded
to questions from the Regents concerning the College of
Engineering. (Report identified as Ref. 5 and filed with
permanent minutes.)
Dr. Humphrey commented on the way in which evaluation re-
ports have been handled previously, noting that they have
usually been considered extremely confidential because of
the conditions imposed by the accrediting agencies. However
he stated, the Presidents have now been requested to furnish
to the Chancellor's Office copies of all current accredita-
tion reports which will then be copied and provided to the
Regents. In addition, he stated that he has requested to be
included in all exit interviews by evaluation teams.
Mr. Karamanos entered the meeting during the previous discussion.
6. Appointment at Salary in Excess of Salary Schedule
Dr. Gorrell requested approval of the appointment of Dr.
Donald Pickering as Professor of Pediatrics, School of
Medical Sciences, at a salary of $55,000 effective August 1,
1977. Dr. Pickering will assume full-time responsibility
for the development of the Pediatric program in the School
of Medical Sciences.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
7. Campus Improvements, UNR
Dr. Gorrell reported that bids were received by the State
Public Works Board on June 23, 1977 for the following proj-
ects and are tabulated below:
Install New Fire Hydrant
H. M. Byars Construction Company $17,000
Gerhardt and Berry Construction Co. 8,860
Install New Gas Lines
H. M. Byars Construction Company $10,800
Gerhardt and Berry Construction Co. 9,405
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the Board
concur in award by the State Public Works Board of contracts
to Gerhardt and Berry Construction Company for $8,860 for
installation of the new fire hydrant and $9,405 for instal-
lation of new gas lines.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
8. Bid Openings, UNR
A. School of Medical Sciences, Phase III - Bids were open-
ed July 20, 1977, with the following results:
Bidder Base Bid Alt. A Alt. B Alt. C
Vasko & Assoc. $806,900 $1,600 $ 850 $ 9,100
K & W 843,667 2,200 1,300 10,000
Walker Boudwin 855,500 9,708 11,085 8,988
Bidder Alt. D Alt. E
Vasko & Assoc. $3,900 $11,800
K & W 3,400 12,300
Walker Boudwin 5,561 17,561
Alt. A - Sidewalk Paver Blocks
Alt. B - Turfstone Blocks
Alt. C - Site Development (Landscaping and Irrigation)
Alt. D - Lobby Ceramic Tile
Alt. E - Bookcases, Magazine Racks and Storage Shelves
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended a con-
tract be awarded to Vasko and Associates for the base
bid and Alternates A and B in the amount of $809,350.
Since the construction budget is $780,000, and since
the Federal Government will not allow a reduction in
the project nor a transfer of other project funds to
increase the construction budget, Dr. Gorrell and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the construction
budget be increased by $29,350 with previously author-
ized funds from the Dimmick Estate Bequest in order to
award the contract and proceed with the project.
B. Addition to Renewable Natural Resources Building - Bids
were opened July 14, 1977, with the following results:
Low and only bid received - Vasko and Associates, Reno
Base bid - $847,422, Alternate A - $10,400 (paving)
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
Board concur in the award of a contract to Vasko and
Associates for the base bid of $847,422 to be financed
with the construction budget of $830,000; unobligated
funds of $11,250, and $6,172 from the $35,000 furnish-
ings and equipment budget. It was noted that the con-
tingency fund of $29,300 will be adequate to finance
and implement Alternate A and reinstate $6,172 of the
furnishings and equipment budget while the project is
under construction.
C. Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Tennis Courts - Bids were
opened July 14, 1977, with the following results:
Bidder Base Bid Alt.A Alt.B Alt.C Alt.D
Nevada Paving Inc. $48,479 $1,319 $1,800 $12,700 $660
Sierra Paving Inc. 51,017 1,500 1,650 17,930 800
Alt. A - Windscreen Curtains
Alt. B - Wood Benches
Alt. C - Shade Structure
Alt. D - Tennis Nets
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
Board concur in an award by the State Public Works Board
of a contract to Nevada Paving, Inc., for the base bid
plus Alternate A in the amount of $49,798. UNR will
construct benches and the shade structure will be rebid
at a later date. The nets will be purchased directly.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the recommendations contained
in A, B and C above. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried
without dissent.
9. Request for Easements, UNR
It was reported that Sierra Pacific Power Company has re-
quested a 10' x 10' electrical power service easement at the
Stead Campus near the intersection of Mt. Mc Clellan and
Babcock Streets south of the SAGE Administration building.
It was also reported that the City of Reno has requested a
15' x 605' sewer easement near the SAGE building at Stead
to provide sewer facilities for properties facing the
University Campus at Stead.
President Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
easements be granted, noting that the documents have been
reviewed and approved as to form by Counsel.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Approval of Estimative Budgets, UNR
Dr. Gorrell requested approval of the following Estmated
Budgets for 1977-78:
A. Mac Millan Endowment Income
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 8,516
Investment Income 36,000
Total Income $44,516
Expenditure of Funds
Professional Salaries (0.16 FTE) $ 4,883
Fringe Benefits 585
Operating 26,000
Out-of-State Travel 1,000
Ending Fund Balance 12,048
Total Expenditure $44,516
B. Division of Educational Support and Communication Sales,
SMS
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $10,817
Contracts and Billings 31,100
Total Income $41,917
Expenditure of Funds
Classified Salaries (1.00 FTE) $ 9,694
Fringe Benefits 1,280
Wages 3,000
Operating 23,860
Ending Fund Balance 4,083
Total Expenditure $ 41,917
C. Gund Ranch
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 33,209
Outside Sales 123,000
Total Income $156,209
Expenditure of Funds
Classified Salaries (2.00 FTE) $ 20,700
Fringe Benefits 2,735
Wages 6,000
Fringe Benefits 60
Operating 71,800
Out-of-State Travel 600
Ending Fund Balance 54,314
Total Expenditure $156,209
D. Feed Mill Operations
Revenue
Outside Sales $ 3,500
Expenditures
Operating $ 3,000
Ending Fund Balance 500
Total Expenditure $ 3,500
E. M. S. F. Feed Mill
Revenue
Outside Sales $ 6,500
Expenditures
Operating $ 6,000
Ending Fund Balance 500
Total Expenditure $ 6,500
F. Agricultural Media
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 8,669
Outside Sales 300
Recharge Credits 10,000
Total Income $ 18,969
Expenditures
Wages (.60 FTE) $ 3,000
Fringe Benefits 30
Operating 7,000
Ending Fund Balance 8,939
Total Expenditure $ 18,969
G. Meat Lab Revolving Fund
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 3,900
Outside Sales 10,000
Total Income $ 13,900
Expenditures
Wages (.48 FTE) $ 2,400
Fringe Benefits 24
Operating 8,500
Ending Fund Balance 2,976
Total Expenditure $ 13,900
H. 4-H Club Camp
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 5,439
Rental Income 22,000
Total Income $ 27,439
Expenditures
Classified Salaries (.66 FTE) $ 9,438
Wages 3,000
Fringe Benefits 1,275
Operating 13,000
Ending Fund Balance 726
Total Expenditure $ 27,439
I. X-10 Programs
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 6,537
Outside Sales 5,000
Total Income $ 11,537
Expenditures
Operating $ 2,850
Out-of-State Travel 650
Ending Fund Balance 8,037
Total Expenditure $ 11,537
J. Agriculture Communications & Publications
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 37,963
Recharge Credits 4,000
Total Income $ 41,963
Expenditures
Operating $ 14,000
Ending Fund Balance 27,963
Total Expenditure $ 41,963
K. Research, Emergency & Contingency Fund
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 19,640
Overhead Revenue 5,000
Total Income $ 24,640
Expenditures
Operating $ 2,400
Ending Fund Balance 22,240
Total Expenditure $ 24,640
L. Ladino Dairy
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 26,888
Endowment Income 24,739
Total Income $ 51,627
Expenditures
Wages (.90 FTE) $ 4,505
Fringe Benefits 45
Operating 25,077
Ending Fund Balance 22,000
Total Expenditure $ 51,627
M. S-Bar-S Ranch
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 9,448
Endowment 95,000
Rental Income 1,400
Total Income $105,848
Expenditures
Professional Salaries (1.00 FTE) $ 15,682
Classified Salaries (1.00 FTE) 14,384
Wages (.48 FTE) 2,400
Fringe Benefits 3,543
Operating 57,240
Out-of-State Travel 240
Ending Fund Balance 12,359
Total Expenditure $105,848
N. Experiment Station Sales
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $129,900
Outside Sales 161,000
Rental Income 14,000
Total Income $304,900
Expenditures
Operating $173,000
Out-of-State Travel 2,000
Ending Fund Balance 129,900
Total Expenditure $304,900
O. Experiment Station Research Operation
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 59,617
Outside Sales 20,000
Total Income $ 79,617
Expenditures
Operating $ 50,000
Ending Fund Balance 29,617
Total Expenditure $ 79,617
P. Extension Service Sales
Revenue
Outside Sales $ 3,500
Expenditures
Operating $ 3,000
Ending Fund Balance 500
Total Expenditure $ 3,500
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
11. Remodel of Mackay Science Building, UNR
Mr. Pine reported the following results of bids received
July 21, 1977:
Alternate 1
Contractor Base Bid Air. Cond.
Rogers Bros. $47,735.00 $20,440.00
Nevada Builders, Inc. 49,576.00 23,205.00
Resource Development 55,439.00 23,346.00
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the
base bid of Rogers Bros. in the amount of $47,735 be
accepted.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
12. Contract Food Service, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened July 8,
1977 for contract food service for UNR. Bids were received
from SAGA, ARA, Service Systems and Professional Food
Management on a per-day basis, as follows:
Service
SAGA ARA Systems PFM
20-meal $2.59 $2.78 $3.05 $3.15
Week
15 meals 2.94 2.87 2.80 3.24
M-F
10 meals 2.80 2.65 2.72 2.93
M-F
Mr. Pine noted that a committee of students and faculty in-
terviewed all bidders and the consensus of the committee is
that the bid of SAGA Food Service be accepted, effective at
breakfast, August 8, 1977. Accordingly, he recommended that
the food service rates for UNR be changed to reflect the bid
of SAGA plus a surcharge of 8% to provide for debt service
and payment of utilities and repairs, resulting in the
following rates:
Contract, Regular Semester Per Day Per Semester
10-meal plan (M-F) $3.03 242.50 (80 days)
15-meal plan (M-F) 3.18 254.50 (80 days)
20-meal plan (7 days) 2.80 313.50 (112 days)
Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
13. Revision of Work Program, School of Medical Sciences
Dean George Smith noted that the School of Medical Sciences
is in the process of planning and preparing for the transi-
tion from the current two-year program to a four-year degree
granting program. The faculty and Administration of the
School have completed an extensive review of the staffing
required for 1977-78 to carry on the current program and to
continue the planning effort for the new program. As a
result, they have requested a revision of the 1977-78 Work
Program which was approved at the June meeting and Dean
Smith noted the inclusion with the agenda of the revision
which has been developed, pointing out that the total dollar
amount has not changed (revision identified as Ref. 13 and
filed with permanent minutes). Dr. Gorrell and Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motions seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
14. Orvis School of Nursing
Vice President Gorrell presented a request from the Orvis
School of Nursing to offer a Master of Science in the
Nursing Program by reallocation of OSN resources and re-
duction of four students per year in the Baccalaureate
Program. He noted that the school has previously been
authorized to offer such a program but had discontinued the
program when Federal funds were no longer available. Dr.
Gorrell noted inclusion with the agenda of supporting
material from Dean Vera Brand (identified as Ref. 14 and
filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
15. Revision of UNLV Affirmative Action Plan
President Baepler requested a revision to the Affirmative
Action Plan for UNLV which had been approved earlier. He
noted that the proposed revision occurs in paragraph 2 of
Procedure for Processing Completed Applications. The orig-
inal wording provided that the operating supervisor meet
with the Search Committee but omitted meeting with the
Affirmative Action Officer prior to meeting with the Commit-
tee. Dr. Baepler submitted a revised text (identified as
Ref. 15 and filed with permanent minutes) which provides
that the Affirmative Action Officer will be consulted
prior to the meeting with the Search Committee. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
16. Approval of Fund Transfer, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following trans-
fer from the Contingency Reserve:
#78-002 $16,680 to the Deans Office, College of Hotel
Administration, to provide an operating budget and
salary and fringe benefits for an Administrative
Secretary.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
17. Estimative Budgets for 1977-78, DRI
President Smith requested approval of the following New
Estimative Budgets and revisions to existing Estimative
Budgets for 1977-78:
A. DRI Xerox Sales
Operating
Machine Rental $ 8,400
Supplies (paper, toner, etc.) 1,800
Total Expenditures $10,200
Income
Recharge Credits $10,200
B. Scientific Analysis
Salaries and Fringe Benefits FTE
Professional Salaries 1.25 $20,886
Graduate Fellows 0.16 1,520
Technical 0.20 3,914
Fringe Benefits 5,222
Total Compensation $31,542
Operating
Chemicals $ 3,000
Lab Supplies 3,000
Electro-Mechanical Components 4,000
Equipment 4,000
Total Operating $14,000
Total Expenditures $45,542
Revenue
Recharge Credits $45,542
C. DRI Building
Total
Approved Adjstmnt Requested
Revenue
Indirect Cost Recovery $100,000 $100,000
Opening Cash Balance $ 63,100 63,100
Total Income $100,000 $ 63,100 $163,100
Expenditures
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Classified Salaries $ 9,600 $ 9,600
Wages 4,000 4,000
Fringe Benefits 2,500 2,500
Total $ 16,100 $ 16,100
Operating
Utilities $ 18,000 $ 14,000 $ 32,000
Telephone Rental 18,000 18,000
Janitorial 21,000 21,000
Garbage Collection 1,000 1,000
Maintenance 12,000 12,000
Equipment 8,000 8,000
Painting, Carpentry 12,000 12,000
Supplies 12,000 12,000
Furnishings 25,000 25,000
Miscellaneous 6,000 6,000
Total Operating $100,000 $ 47,000 $147,000
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Total Expenditures $100,000 $ 63,100 $163,100
D. Vice President for Administration
FTE Approved FTE Adjustment
Classified Salaries 0.50 $ 5,687 1.00 $ 8,383
Fringe Benefits 3,518
Total 0.50 $ 5,687 1.00 $11,901
Operating $45,000 11,901-
Total $50,687 -0-
Income
Indirect Cost Recov. $50,687
Total Requested
Classified Salaries 1.50 $14,070
Fringe Benefits 3,518
Total 1.50 $17,588
Operating $33,099
Total $50,687
Income
Indirect Cost Recov. $50,687
E. Water Resources Center
Total
Approved Adjust Requested
Operating
Utilities $ 18,000 $ 14,000 $ 32,000
Revenue
Indirect Cost Recovery $18,000 -0- $18,000
Expenditures
Wages $ $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Operating 18,000 5,000- 13,000
Total $18,000 $ -0- $18,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
18. Approval of Estimative Budget, WNCC
Executive Vice President Davis requested approval of the
following Estimative Budget for the Associated Students,
WNCC/North Campus, for 1977-78:
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 7,110
Student Fee Income 19,500
Total Income $26,610
Expenditures
Wages $ 2,300
In-State Travel 2,700
Grants-in-Aid 1,500
Athletics 5,850
USUNS Dues 500
Publications 2,800
Organizations 3,000
Student Activities 7,500
Ending Fund Balance 460
Total Expenditure $26,610
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
19. Optional Student Health Insurance, CCD
Executive Vice President Davis reported that the Community
Colleges had solicited proposals for an optional student
health and accident policy for 1977-78 and had received
bids from World Book Life Insurance Company and from
Heritage, tabulations of which were included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 19 and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Davis reported that three Executive Vice
Presidents and the Deans of Student Services recommend
that the policy offered by World Book Life Insurance
Company be accepted at a semester premium of $20 and an
annual premium of $51, with optional maternity coverage
available at $55 per year. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
20. Preliminary Drawings, Campus Service Center, CCCC
System Architect Harry Wood presented the preliminary draw-
ings for the Campus Service Center at CCCC, noting that the
funding of $313,000 is from the General Fund. The project
budget and scope are as follows:
Project Budget:
Professional Services $ 24,100
Construction, including contingency 273,800
Inspection and Testing 14,300
Miscellaneous Costs 800
$313,000
Project Scope:
Building Maintenance Shop 2,000 SF
Grounds Maintenance Shop 2,000 SF
Offices, 2 at 200 SF each 400 SF
Materials, supplies and tool storage 1,000 SF
Staff Rest Rooms and Lounge 600 SF
6,000 SF
Executive Vice President Bloyer proposed that this project
be bid simultaneously with the remodeling of the Dental
Hygiene Suite. In order to expedite both projects, he
recommended that the Board approve the preliminary plans
for the Service Center and authorize the State Public Works
Board to bid both projects as soon as possible. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
21. Special Fees, CCD
Executive Vice President Bloyer requested authorization to
assess the following new fees for CCD students, effective
Fall, 1977:
Any laboratory science course $ 5.00
Child Development laboratory course 5.00
Developmental laboratory course 5.00
Graphic Arts laboratory course 15.00
Bowling course 20.00
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that this
special fee is assessed in addition to the regular per-
credit fee.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
In response to comments by Mr. Karamanos concerning receipt
of a number of letters from CCD students complaining that
courses taken at the Community College were not being ac-
cepted for transfer to the University, Chancellor Humphrey
suggested that the Articulation Board hold two public meet-
ings prior to the October meeting in order that students,
faculty and other interested persons could be fully informed
concerning the procedure for transfer of courses and to give
those persons an opportunity to inform the Articulation
Board of any problems.
22. Proposed Cooperative Agreements, WNCC
Executive Vice President Davis requested approval of the
following agreements between WNCC and local School Districts
for lease of classroom facilities:
A. Carson City School District - for classroom space,
utilities and custodial maintenance for which WNCC will
pay $8,000 for the 1977-78 school year.
B. Churchill County School District - for the use of Oats
Park Elementary School for which WNCC will pay $8,000
per year. Utilities and maintenance and upkeep of the
premises will be the responsibility of WNCC, except for
the gymnasium which shall be maintained by the District
and its use shared between the College and the District.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
23. Request for Delegation of Authority
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Board will not meet again
until September 16; however, it is anticipated that some
purchase orders in excess of $8,000 will be required prior
to that time. He requested that the Board grant authority
to the Division Presidents and College Executive Vice
Presidents to issue such purchase orders as are required,
with a report to be made to the September meeting.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
24. Nevada Student Incentive Grant Program
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Chancellor's Office
had been designated the single State Agency responsible for
the Nevada Student Incentive Grant Program and that Federal
funds in the amount of $191,383 had been set aside for use
in Nevada during FY 1977. Matching funds for this purpose
were not provided by the 1977 Legislature; however, the
U. S. Office of Education has approved the use of alterna-
tive funding for Nevada's matching dollars.
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the establishment
of the NSIG program and appointment of an advisory board to
develop the necessary regulations for the program. He in-
troduced Mrs. Mary Lou Moser, Budget Analyst, Office of the
Chancellor, to further explain the program.
Mrs. Moser noted that the alternative funds which may be
used to qualify as matching funds are those contributions
to Institutions derived from third parties, including the
postsecondary institutions themselves. Sources of such
funds to the University of Nevada System institutions might
be scholarships and appropriated monies for those grants-
in-aid which qualify under the Federal regulations. Sources
available to private postsecondary institutions would be
appropriations from their respective boards or scholarships.
Mrs. Moser proposed that the advisory board, which will
report to the Chancellor, consist of financial aid
Administrators from each of the following institutions:
University of Nevada, Reno - one member
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - one member
Community College Division - one member (to rotate
among the three Colleges, beginning with CCCC)
Private four-year - one member (from Sierra Nevada
College)
Private postsecondary and proprietary - one member
(to be appointed by the Nevada Association of
Proprietary Schools)
Mrs. Moser also noted that under this program, awards of up
to $1,500 may be made to needy undergraduate students who
are residents of Nevada. Recipients must maintain academic
standing.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the establishment of the NSIG
program and the appointment of the advisory board as recom-
mended. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without
dissent.
25. Proposed Addition to Board of Regents Handbook
Chancellor Humphrey submitted proposed regulations for meet-
ings of the UNS Student Government Associations which had
been prepared by Counsel, in order to comply with the Open
Meeting Law (identified as Ref. 25 and filed with permanent
minutes).
CSUN President Scott Lorenz requested that this matter be
tabled until a subsequent meeting to permit student review
and revision. General Counsel Lessly pointed out that the
legislation passed by the 1977 Session requires that the
Board of Regents adopt such regulations and suggested that
rather than defer adoption, the students be given an oppor-
tunity to review and suggest amendments to the regulations
at a subsequent meeting.
The Officers recommended approval of the proposed regula-
tions for inclusion in the Board of Regents Handbook as
Section 8 of Chapter 12, Title 4.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 1:35 P.M.
26. Proposed Amendment to Regents Bylaws and UNS Code
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in June, the Board decided
not to offer a contract to Dr. Charles Donnelly as President
of the Community College for 1977-78, and instructed that
appropriate amendments to the Bylaws and the Code be prepar-
ed to (1) discontinue the position of President of CCD; and
(2) retitle the CCD Executive Vice Presidents as Presidents
and provide that they report to the Chancellor and that they
be treated in a manner similar to the division Presidents.
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following proposed amend-
ment to the Bylaws:
ARTICLE VI
Officers of the University of Nevada System
Designation Section 1. The Officers are the Chancellor
of the University of Nevada System and the
Presidents 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.
Appointment Section 2. No change
Chancellor Section 3. No change
Presidents Section 4. The President of each UNS Division
or of each Community College Division shall be
the chief administrative officer of that
Division or, in the case of the Community
Colleges, of the College, and shall report to
the Board of Regents through the Chancellor.
In the following list of duties, the word
"College" shall be substituted for "Division"
for Community College Presidents. In carrying
out his responsibilities his duties shall
include the following:
a. To provide leadership in the planning and
implementation necessary for the success-
ful operation of the Division and to in-
sure that the Division develops to its
potential;
b. To be the appointing authority for all
professional personnel in the Division,
subject only to the Code, and to execute
personnel contracts;
c. To review the quality of performance of
all professional personnel in the Division
and to either take final action or recom-
mend action to the Board of Regents on
personnel matters in conformity with the
Code;
d. To make recommendations concerning all
budgets in the Division and to administer
approved budgets;
e. To transfer budget credits, which in his
judgment are no longer necessary, to the
appropriate contingency reserve and to
transfer budget credits from the contin-
gency reserve to functional accounts sub-
ject only to the condition that all such
transfers shall be reported to the Board
at its next regular meeting and transfers
of $5,000 or more to any Department, or
which cumulatively equal $5,000 during one
fiscal year, shall be subject to approval
of the Board;
f. To authorize the transmission of applica-
tions or requests for grants, contracts
or gifts to individuals, foundations,
corporations and the Federal government,
except when the rules or regulations of
the potential donor require approval by
the Board of Regents;
g. To be the principal spokesman for the
Division and to represent the Division
before the Board of Regents and all other
appropriate bodies; and
h. To perform such additional duties as the
Board may direct.
Relationships Section 5. No change of the Officers
Section 6. It is the intent of the Board
that the three Community College Division
Presidents function as a joint or collective
executive in cooperation with the Chancellor
on matters which are Division-wide.
Dr. Humphrey also submitted the following proposed amendment
to the Code:
1.3.8 The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet
(a) The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet shall consist
of the Presidents 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, the
Chairman of each faculty or University Senate,
the Chairman of the Unit Senate, and one stu-
dent body representative selected by the
United Students of the University of Nevada
System. The Chancellor may designate addi-
tional members for special purposes. The
Chancellor shall, at the request of any
President, invite the President of the student
body of that University or College to partici-
pate in discussion of specific items.
(b) The Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet shall serve
as the principal method of liaison among the
Divisions and shall provide counsel to the
Chancellor. Review of the proposed agenda of
the Board of Regents, budgets and planning will
normally be discussed with the Cabinet.
(c) The Cabinet will meet upon the call of the
Chancellor.
SECTION 1.4 - Officers of the University
1.4.1 The Officers of the University are the Chancellor of
the System and the Presidents 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.
1.4.2 No change
1.4.3 No change
1.4.4 No change
In submitting the proposed amendments, Dr. Humphrey noted
that the Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board
by a 2/3 vote of all members (i. e., 6 affirmative votes),
provided that written notices and copies of such planned
amendment shall have been given to each member of the Board
of Regents at least thirty days prior to the meeting at
which amendment action will be requested. He also noted
that amendments to the Code must be referred to all Senates
for consideration and recommendation and at least two months
shall be allowed for such consideration. Accordingly, he
requested that action on the proposed amendments be sched-
uled for the October 14, 1977, meeting of the Board. In-
cluded with the agenda were the following communications
concerning the nonrenewal of Dr. Donnelly's appointment as
President and the proposed Code and Bylaws amendments:
(1) Letter from Mrs. Joan Chambers, Chairman of the UNR
Faculty Senate.
(2) Letter from Professor Jo Deen Flack, President of the
UNR Chapter of NSP.
(3) Letter from Dr. Hugh Collett, Chairman of the WNCC
Advisory Board.
(4) Letter from Ms. Barbara Summers, Chairman of the Unit
Senate.
Mrs. Fong reported that she had written to the Attorney
General requesting his opinion concerning the appropriate-
ness of the Board's action in Executive Session in June and
had received the following response from Mr. Robert List,
which she requested be included in the minutes:
Dear Mrs. Fong:
I am in receipt of your letter of July 8, 1977, wherein
you raised a question concerning an Executive Session of
the University of Nevada Board of Regents held on June
17, 1977.
I have reviewed both the official minutes and a verbatim
transcript of the meeting, the provisions of the Univer-
sity Code and the terms of NRS 396.100, which was the
Open Meeting Law applicable to the Board of Regents at
the time; and I have concluded that the deliberations
and action taken were substantially concerned with the
job performance and the continued employment of a public
officer or employee and therefore, were properly con-
sidered at an executive session.
As part of the determination not to reappoint the indi-
vidual involved, a corollary decision was made not to
fill the position of President of the Community College
Division with someone else at that time, thus giving
the impression that the position itself had been elim-
inated.
However, the position of President of the Community
College Division may be eliminated only through proper
amendment of the University's Code and By Laws. I am
informed that Item No. 29 on the agenda for the July 22,
1977 meeting of the Board of Regents concerns considera-
tion of the required amendments to the Code and Bylaws
for achievement of this purpose. This matter must be
presented, deliberated and decided in a meeting open to
the public.
In preparing this opinion, I have consulted with the
University's General Counsel, Deputy Attorney General
Larry D. Lessly, who was present at the June 17 meeting
and who concurs with my conclusions.
Robert List
Attorney General
Dr. Anderson moved that no further action be taken in regard
to the proposed amendments to the Code and Bylaws. Motion
seconded by Dr. Lombardi, failed by the following roll call
vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Fong, Dr. Lombardi, Miss Mason
No - Mr. John Buchanan, Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen,
Mr. Ross, Mr. James Buchanan
Statements in opposition to the action taken by the Board in
June to discontinue the Office of the President of CCD were
made by the following persons:
Professor Jo Deen Flack on behalf of the UNR Chapter of
NSP
Mr. Jim Stone, on behalf of USUNS
Mr. Grant Anderson, on behalf of the WNCC Advisory Board
Mrs. Joan Chambers, on behalf of the UNR Senate
Dr. Lombardi moved that a contract as President of CCD be
offered to Dr. Donnelly. Chairman Buchanan ruled the motion
out of order in that Dr. Lombardi had not voted on the pre-
vailing side at the previous meeting and could not, there-
fore, move for reconsideration of the previous action.
No further action was taken and the proposed amendments were
declared to be before the Senates for review, with action by
the Board of Regents scheduled for the October meeting.
27. Change in Summer Session Salary Schedule
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following proposal by
the UNR Senate:
That the UNR Summer Session Salary Schedule for 1977
be increased by 8% for all faculty who would normally
be covered by the PERS or the TIAA retirement plans in
lieu of the University's 8% contribution to those plans,
unless the University is required to contribute to
Social Security for Summer School salaries.
Dr. Humphrey noted that contributions to retirement programs
based on Summer Session earnings were discontinued by the
1977 Legislature, and it has been determined that Social
Security payments on those earnings are not required. Ac-
cordingly, the officers recommended that the Summer School
Salary Schedules for all resident faculty be increased by
8%, effective July 1, 1977. Resulting schedules were in-
cluded with the agenda (identified as Ref. 26 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
28. Proposal for Exemptions from Salary Restrictions
Mrs. Joan Chambers, Chairman of the UNR Faculty Senate, re-
ported the following motion passed by the UNR Senate on
June 9:
...that the Faculty Senate take advantage of the
provisions in AB 421 to seek removal of any salary
ceiling on members of the University of Nevada System,
and, further, that the Senate seek removal of any
limitations of less than $38,000 on B contracts.
In accordance with that motion, Mrs. Chambers requested:
(1) That the Board of Regents consider declaring that NRS
281.123, which limits the salary of a State employee
to 95% of the Governor's salary, is not applicable to
members of the University of Nevada System.
(2) That if the action suggested in #1 is not deemed feasi-
ble, that the Board avail itself of the opportunity
provided in AB 421 to seek exemption of this limita-
tion on University of Nevada System salaries from the
Governor or from the Interim Finance Committee.
(3) That the Board declare that the 95% law does not extend
to University of Nevada System members who are on B
contracts on the ground that a B contract is considered
a full year's salary.
Vice President Gorrell reported that although he and Presi-
dent Milam agreed with the concept, they did not support the
requests in (1) and (2); however, they did endorse the re-
quest in (3) based on their support of the concept that a B
contract faculty was, in fact, employed year round in that
he was obligated to remain professionally current. Dr.
Baepler stated that he agreed that a B contract faculty is
a full-time professional, but pointed out that a B contract
has a beginning and an ending date and service beyond that
date implies a supplemental salary. Dr. Humphrey commented
on the UNR Faculty Senate proposal, noting that NRS 281.123,
adopted by the 1975 Legislature, provides as follows:
1. Except as provided in subsection 2, the salary of a
person employed by the State of Nevada, any political
subdivision of the State or any agency of the State
shall not exceed 95 percent of the salary for the
Office of Governor during the same period.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 shall not operate to
reduce the salary which any public employee was
receiving on June 30, 1975.
Chancellor Humphrey commented that UNS has followed that Law
since it became effective July 1, 1975, and noted that since
the Governor's salary is presently $40,000 per year, the
maximum for others is presently $38,000 per year.
Dr. Humphrey noted that the 1977 Legislature amended the law
to provide that subsection 1 did not apply to the salaries
of physicians and surgeons employed full time by the State
and the 1977-78 Work Program included several salaries in
excess of $38,000 for physicians in the School of Medical
Sciences, UNR. The 1977 Legislature also amended NRS 281
by adding the following subsection:
1. The Interim Finance Committee may approve applications
from agencies of the State for exceptions to limitations
on salaries which are expressed as percentages of
salaries paid to another person or authorized for
another position.
2. The chief officer of a State agency may submit applica-
tions for exception for any person or position within
his agency to the Governor who, if he approves, shall
present these to the Interim Finance Committee.
3. The Interim Finance Committee may approve an exception
under this section if it finds that:
(a) If the application is for a particular officer or
employee, the person has exhibited exceptional
qualifications or ability; or
(b) If the application is for a position, the position
requires unusual skill, ability, knowledge or some
other quality, and that under statutory salary
limitations there is no qualified person seeking
to fill the position.
(c) The Interim Finance Committee shall return an
application for a state officer, employee or
position to the chief officer of the agency with
its approval or disapproval and, if it has approved
the exception, make an allocation from the con-
tingency fund, unless the exception is to begin
on or after July 1 of an odd-numbered year and
provision has been made in the agency budget for
the increase in salary.
Dr. Humphrey pointed out that the UNS rank and salary
patterns have long provided that the academic year (or B)
schedule is .8333 (or 10/12ths) of the 12-month (or A)
schedule. This schedule, first developed in the 1950's and
reaffirmed several times, was adopted on the concept that
faculty on academic year contracts had a ten-month obliga-
tion to the University and if they worked longer (e. g.,
taught Summer School or otherwise had duties assigned in
the Summer) they would be paid extra. Consequently, since
1975 the interpretation within UNS of NRS 281.123 has been
that if the salary ceiling was $38,000 "during the same per-
iod" (i. e., a year), it was to apply to A contract faculty
at $38,000 and for B contract faculty at $31,655 (i. e.,
.8333 or 10/12ths of $38,000). Chancellor Humphrey also
noted that the 1977 Legislature had increased the Governor's
salary to $50,000, effective 1979, therefore allowing for
the 1978-79 ceiling to rise to $42,750 and thereafter to
$47,500.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended against the request by the
UNR Faculty Senate.
Mrs. Fong moved that the UNR Faculty Senate request be
denied. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without
dissent.
29. Revision of Work Program for 1977-78
Chancellor Humphrey reported in view of the discontinuance
of the Presidency of CCD, it was recommended by the three
Executive Vice Presidents of the Community Colleges, Presi-
dent Milam, President Baepler, and the Business Officers of
CCD, UNR and UNLV, that business services for Clark County
Community College be offered by the Business Center, South
(instead of Business Center, North, as had been anticipated
in the Work Program adopted by the Board in June). Accord-
ingly, this recommendation was communicated to the Board,
with the Chancellor's endorsement, on June 24-25 and no
exception was taken.
Dr. Humphrey recommended that for minute record purposes,
the Board confirm the action taken to amend the Work Program
by a reduction of $247,007 in the Business Center, North,
with a like increase in the Business Center, South (new
budgets identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permanent
minutes).
In addition, Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Work Program
had anticipated that there would be a half-time Personnel
Director for CCD, budgeted to the Business Center, North.
The position was filled by Leon Van Doren, with the other
.50 FTE of his appointment budgeted to WNCC-N. With the
pending dissolution of the Division level administration of
the Community College, it becomes appropriate to eliminate
the position of Personnel Director and transfer its incum-
bent, Mr. Van Doren, to full time with WNCC.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the amendment of the Work
Program by reduction of the Business Center, North by .50
FTE professionals and $10,651, increasing Western Nevada
Community College, North, by like amounts within the
instruction function.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
30. Request for Sabbatical Leave
Chancellor Humphrey submitted a request from Dr. Charles
Donnelly for a sabbatical leave for six months beginning
July 1, 1977, with an additional request for waiver of the
requirement that a faculty member receiving a sabbatical
leave return to the System for a like number of months.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the request for sabbatical
leave and waiver of the requirment to return. Motion sec-
onded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
Mrs. Fong moved to amend to provide that Dr. Donnelly be
permitted to accept an administrative position in CCD, if
offered, rather than a teaching position, upon his return.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Amended motion carried without dissent.
31. State Science Advisor
Chancellor Humphrey noted that SB 197, adopted by the 1977
Legislature, provides for appointment by the Governor of a
State Science Advisor from a list of one-year sabbatical
leave applicants acceptable to the Board of Regents. He
recalled that the Board had agreed to fully fund this leave
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund with no
reduction in salary for the person appointed. The one ap-
plication received, from Mr. Roger Steele, was included with
the agenda (identified as Ref. 31 and filed with permanent
minutes). Dr. Humphrey also noted the receipt of a letter
from Mr. Bruce Arkell of the Governor's Office of Planning
Coordination, in which the Board was requested to delay
submitting applications until the next year (letter identi-
fied as Ref. 31A and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey suggested that in view of the communi-
cation on behalf of the Governor, further action by the
Board would be inappropriate.
Mr. Ross moved that this matter be deferred until next
year. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without
dissent.
32. Requested Changes and Additions to the Master List
University of Nevada, Reno - Vice President Gorrell
recommended the following changes:
(1) Dr. Jerry May, School of Medical Sciences - Award of a
four step administrative increment in recognition of
duties as Chairman of Admissions Committee. This will
change salary from Rank II, Step 16, $23,755, to Rank
II, Step 20, $26,003. He will remain on an A contract.
(2) Jonathan F. Feinberg, M. D., Assistant Professor of
Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences - Adjust-
ment in salary from $42,800 to $44,000.
(3) De Witt Baldwin, M. D., School of Medical Sciences -
Increase in salary from $50,000 to $52,500 as an
administrative increment in connection with his new
post of Assistant Dean for Rural Health.
(4) Dr. Douglas Leister, Department of Managerial Sciences,
School of Business Administration - Change from B to A,
effective August 1, 1977. Dr. Leister has been assign-
ed to the Department of Transportation for the next two
years. His salary will be at a base of $28,725 and the
Department of Transportation will reimburse the Univer-
sity monthly for all costs, including fringe benefits.
(5) Roslyn Zimmerman, School of Medical Sciences - Change
0.60 FTE, A contract, to 0.50 FTE, B contract. Rank
and step will remain the same.
(6) Dr. R. S. Mc Clintock, Student Health Services - From
an A contract (Rank IV, Step 19, $36,041) to a B con-
tract at the same rank and step ($30,038).
Western Nevada Community College - Executive Vice President
Davis recommended the following changes:
(1) Dr. Larry Crandall, Director of Learning Resources,
WNCC/S Change in salary from $23,000 to $23,210 to
correct an error in calculation.
(2) Lewis Scott, Instructor/Radiologic Technology, WNCC/N
Adjustment in salary from Rank I, Step 4, $13,789, to
Rank 1, Step 5, $14,277.
(3) Barbara Taylor, Learning Resource Specialist, WNCC/S
Adjustment in salary from Rank 3, Step 1 ($8,437 at .50
FTE), to Rank 3, Step 2, $8,735, in recognition of
award of doctorate.
(4) James Claybrook, Counselor, WNCC/S - Adjustment in
salary from Rank 1, Step 4, $11,488 to Rank 1, Step
5.5, $12,097, to correct an inequity and in recognition
of award of master's degree.
(5) Constance Fry, Learning Manager - Add to Master List at
Rank 2, Step 2, $13,242, B contract.
(6) Harry Scharmann, Learning Manager - Add to Master List
at Rank 2, Step 2, $13,242, B contract.
(7) Thomas Tooke, Learning Manager - Add to Master List at
Rank 2, Step 2, $13,242, B contract.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Baepler
recommended the following changes:
Pos. No. Name Budgeted Adjust to
Nursing
P-22002 Onyett, V. L. B-R2 S10 16,986 A-R3 S5.5 21,247
Anthropology
P-72113 Miranda, M. L.B-R1 S11.5 14,533 B-R2 S5 14,646
Art
P-72091 Ramstedt, N. B-R1 S9 13,518 B-R2 S5.5 14,880
English
P-72017 Irsfeld, J. H.B-R4 S4 21,158 A-R4 S4 24,333
(11 1/2 mos.)
Foreign Languages
P-72023 Hilgar, M. F. B-R3 $6.5 18,230 B-R3 S7 18,492
Psychology
P-72119 Hurlbert, R. B-R2 $4.5 14,412 B-R2 S5 14,646
Business & Economics
P-32003 Browning, R. B-R2 $11.5 17,688 B-R0 $11.5 17,688
P-32006 Anderson, R. B-R0 $11.5 17,688 B-R0 $11 17,454
P-32007 Newmann, R. B-R4 $5.5 22,046 B-R4 $6.5 22,638
Curriculum & Instruction
P-42005 Boord, R. O. A-R4 S10 29,651 A-R4 S10 28,415
(11 1/2 mos.)
Educational Foundations & Counseling
P-42027 Hovey, R. L. A-R3 S7.5 22,503 B-R3 S7.5 18,754
Mathematics
P-82016 Bhatnagar, S. B-R3 S7 18,492 B-R3 S8 19,016
P-82022 Nietling, L. B-R3 S14 22,160 B-R3 S15 22,684
P-82050 Werth, J. L. B-R3 S7.5 18,754 B-R3 S8 19,016
Dean's Office, Allied Health
P-22001 Michel, M. A. A-R4 S16.5+ 28,980(.84)A R4 S16.5+
34,500(1.00)
Intercollegiate Athletics
P-63007 Mc Quarn, G. B-R0 S19 21,198 A-R0 S12.5 21,788
P-63010 Readout, R. A-RO S9.5 20,102 A-R0 S12.5 21,788
Non-Fund 101
P-90021 Gay, D. A-R0 S8 19,259 A-R0 S9 19,821
P-90025 Rogers, R. D. A-RO S8 19,259 A-R0 S9 19,821
P-90032 Olive, C. J. A-RO S2.5 13,057 A-R0 S3 13,301
Estimative Budgets
P-91002 Saxton, F. A-R1 S8 15,741 A-R1 S9.5 16,473
P-91004T Vanda, C. A-R0 S0 9,605 A-R0 S0 9,770
P-91009 Goldberg, C. A-R2 S5 17,573 A-R2 S5.5 17,854
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
33. Request to Sell Bonds
Vice President Gorrell reported that in February, 1976 UNR
received two $5,000 bonds from Karen Corporation as a gift
to the School of Medical Sciences. He requested approval to
sell these bonds back to Karen Corporation for the amount of
the principal ($10,000). Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
34. Request for Exception to Patent Policy, DRI
President Smith requested an exception to the University's
Patent Policy as reflected in Title 4, Chapter 9 of the
Board of Regents Handbook, specifically in Section 7 which
requires all discoveries to be assigned to the University.
The exception will permit the acceptance of a purchase order
from Southern California Edison for DRI to provide labor,
material and equipment to conduct particulate studies in
the Power Plant effluent at the Mohave Generating Station
during the period June 1 through December 31, 1977. The
purchase order, for a total of $32,628, requires that all
discoveries, patents, etc., resulting from work performed
by DRI on this project, be assigned to SCE. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
35. Advisory Board for Historic Preservation and Archaeology
Chancellor Humphrey reported that SB 359, which was approved
by the 1977 Legislature, provides for the creation of an
Advisory Board for Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
The Board is to be appointed by the Governor by selecting
one member from each list of three names to be submitted by
several designated organizations, one of which is the Board
of Regents. A separate list of three is to be submitted by
the "executive head of the Desert Research Institute".
In addition to the responsibilities specified in SB 359,
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Governor wishes to struc-
ture this Board in such a way as to satisfy the regulations
for continued receipt of Federal funds (discontinuing a non-
statutory committee which was established for this purpose).
Accordingly, the Governor has requested that nominees to
this Board meet certain qualifications. The Board of
Regents is requested to submit one nominee who is either an
architectural historian, or someone with a graduate degree
in architectural history, art history, or historic preserv-
ation, or someone with a bachelor's degree and experience
in the above areas; one nominee who is an architect; and
one nominee who is interested in the above areas.
President Baepler, President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended the following three individuals be submitted by
the Board as nominees to the Advisory Board for Historic
Preservation and Archaeology:
Dr. Claude Warren, Professor of Anthropology, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas - Dr. Warren received the bache-
lor's and master's degrees from University of Washington
and the Ph. D. from the University of California, Los
Angeles. Dr. Warren has a great deal of experience
and interest in discovery and restoration of historical
sites, and is presently engaged in an archaeological
site report for excavation at the Valley of Fire.
Mr. Harry Paul Wood, Architect for the University of
Nevada System - Mr. Wood received his bachelor's and
master's degrees in architecture from the University of
California. He is licensed to practice in California
and Nevada, and holds the NCARB Certificate of Regis-
tration. During more than 25 years of varied practical
experience, Mr. Wood has traveled extensively, placing
particular emphasis on the study of architectural his-
tory both in the United States and abroad.
Dr. James T. Anderson, Professor of Engineering,
University of Nevada, Reno - Dr. Anderson holds the
Ph. D. degree from the University of London, and has
served the University of Nevada as Dean of the College
of Engineering and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
He has also maintained an active interest in historical
monuments and archaeological information in the State
of Nevada. He has lectured at the University as part
of the Nevada Lore series, and was active as a leader
in the project for marking overland emigrant trails
throughout the State.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
36. Designation of Assistant General Counsel
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed a recommendation by General
Counsel Larry Lessly and President Baepler that Lorne
Seidman, Special Counsel to the UNLV President, be desig-
nated Assistant General Counsel. As Assistant General
Counsel, Mr. Seidman would be under the authority of and
would report to the General Counsel with respect to all
legal matters in which he is involved. He would continue
in his present faculty position at UNLV and would continue
to provide the same type of internal legal advice at UNLV
as he presently does. His designation as Assistant General
Counsel would authorize him to act as legal representative
for the University in personnel administrative hearings and
he would also be available to respond in emergencies to
assist General Counsel with respect to legal matters in-
volving other Divisions of the System occurring in Clark
County. Attorney General List is prepared to deputize Mr.
Seidman as a Special Deputy Attorney General if his desig-
nation as Assistant General Counsel is approved by the
Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
37. Regents' Duties and Obligations
At the request of Mr. Karamanos, a discussion was scheduled
concerning the duties and obligations of a Regent to his
district, the State and the University. A copy of a letter
from General Counsel Lessly, responding to Mr. Karamanos'
question concerning this, was distributed (letter filed
with permanent minutes).
Mr. Karamanos expressed concern over the newspaper articles
which had appeared following the June meeting concerning the
Chancellor's relationship to the Board and suggested that it
would be appropriate that this matter be clarified by adop-
tion of a resolution extending to the Chancellor the full
support of the Board of Regents and commending him for his
service to the University.
Mr. Karamanos moved that an appropriate resolution be so
adopted. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without
dissent.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the Board indicate its complete
support and confidence in the Officers of the University.
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
38. Radio and Television Coverage of Athletic Events
At Mr. Karamanos' request, President Baepler reported con-
cerning a meeting planned for the following week related to
radio and television coverage of UNLV athletic events,
principally the basketball games. He explained that each
year the University is very severly criticized for the way
in which contracts for this coverage are handled. In the
past, the University has drawn up the specifications, ad-
vertised to all radio and television stations on a bid
basis, analyzed the bids, and awarded the contract to the
station that came in with the highest bid. This has not
always been easy or satisfactory, he noted, since bids sub-
mitted do not exactly fit the specifications. An alterna-
tive has been identified; that is, advertise on a bid basis
for a single broker or producer and that person who offers
the best bid meeting the specifications has the responsibil-
ity to fill out and package it with radio and TV stations.
Consideration of this alternative has also caused criticism
of the University. A meeting is scheduled on Tuesday with
members of the media, at which time the University hopes to
receive constructive suggestions as to how best to proceed.
He emphasized that nothing has been advertised and the
University is free to go in either direction.
Mr. Karamanos moved that a committee of Regents be appointed
by the Chairman to attend the meeting, participate in devel-
oping the specifications for the bid and the committee then
be delegated authority to act on behalf of the Board in
awarding the contract. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
It was agreed that the Chancellor and Counsel should also
participate in meetings and development of specifications.
(Note to Minutes: Following the meeting, the Secretary was
informed by the Chairman that Regents Karamanos, Fong,
Mason and James Buchanan would be the committee.)
39. Post-Retirement Appointment
Vice President Gorrell requested approval of a post retire-
ment appointment for Professor Ethel Diedrichsen as Visit-
ing Associate Professor of Home Economics for the 1977-78
academic year. Professor Diedrichsen is 67 years of age
and is retired from the faculty of the University of
Nebraska.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
40. Chancellor's Report
A. History of Capital Improvement Funding - Chancellor
Humphrey noted that a question was recently asked
concerning funding for UNS capital improvements in
recent years. As a result, a review was conducted of
the program as authorized by the Legislature from 1967
forward in order to reflect what has happened since the
System was organized in 1967-68. This review shows the
following:
% of State % of
Total Projection Total General Fund Total
UNLV $ 43,170,255 40.4 $13,942,118 54.6
UNR 32,626,806 30.6 4,576,718 17.9
CCD 24,833,609 23.3 5,982,254 23.4
DRI 5,836,994 5.4 1,022,500 4.1
UNIT 245,000 .3 -0- ----
TOTAL $106,712,664 100.0 $25,523,590 100.0
Above does not include projects funding exclusively
with private or Federal monies or a combination of
these two sources. See below.
$2,209,500 repaid to General Fund in 1977 from Higher
Education Capital Construction Fund (i. e., slot mach-
ine tax rebate).
The analysis also reveals the distribution by geo-
grafic area to be as follows:
Las Vegas Area $ 56,743,549
Reno/Carson City Area 48,350,042
Elko Area 1,619,073
Total $106,712,664
Not included in the projects listed above are those
funded exclusively with private or Federal monies or
a combination of these two sources. These projects
totaled $10,000,000 at UNLV and $4,716,000 at UNR.
B. Chancellor Humphrey reported as follows concerning the
Fleischmann Foundation:
In October, 1976 the Board of Trustees of the Max C.
Fleischmann Foundation revised its Information Leaflet
by adding the following paragraph:
(6) No applications anticipating the Foundation's
termination are being accepted. All such
grants will be initiated by the trustees. In
the interim all current requests will be hon-
ored and processed in the usual manner.
They determined that June 30, 1977, would be the final
cutoff date for the acceptance of regular applications
and that thereafter only applications will be accepted
which are initiated by and invited by the trustees.
Following usual University of Nevada System practice,
three grant proposals were advanced to the Foundation
prior to June 30, 1977. In December 1976 we requested
$271,000 for a handicapped child research and service
facility at UNLV, and $324,000 for instruments and
equipment for the Biomedical Research Program of the
School of Medical Sciences at UNR. In May 1977 we
requested $2,624,800 to purchase and remodel the College
Inn on North Virginia Street, Reno, to be used by the
National College of the State Judiciary, the National
Council of Juvenile Court Judges, and UNR Continuing
Education programs. These proposed grants were request-
ed not in anticipation of the Foundation's termination,
but rather from current annual income.
The trustees have recently informed me that the three
grant proposals now before them, and all projects ini-
tiated by the trustees in the future, will be consid-
ered against the total assets of the trust. They have
further informed me that:
(1) Whatever amounts the University of Nevada
System may eventually receive will not exceed
ten percent (10%) of the total monies granted
between now and July 1980, and that no organ-
ization should assume that it is guaranteed
any grants nor a specific mininum;
(2) That in all probability the trustees will not
act upon these grant applications now before
for some time; and
(3) That the trustees will be initiating an invi-
tation to the Board of Regents for one or more
applications.
In view of this information, I recommend that the
University of Nevada System withdraw the three grant
requests now pending, restudy the entire matter, and
develop a set of grant requests in anticipation of the
invitation from the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendations
that the three applications now pending with the Foundation
be withdrawn and a new set of grant requests be developed.
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
41. New Business
A. Mrs. Fong requested clarification concerning the news-
paper articles reporting that sorority and fraternity
houses would be constructing facilities on the UNLV
Campus on land to be provided by the University.
President Baepler noted that the Master Plan developed
for UNLV a number of years ago had reflected a part of
the Campus dedicated to sorority and fraternity houses.
He also pointed out that a new master plan is being
developed and any dedication of a part of the Campus for
this purpose would be subject to review by the Board as
the Master Plan is developed.
Chancellor Humphrey agreed that as the master plan is
being developed, the narrative upon which the plan is
based will be reviewed by the Board of Regents and that
matter can be specifically addressed at that time.
B. Mr. Karamanos requested that President Baepler look into
the feasibility of training UNLV Hotel Administration
students at the Clark County Culinary Arts facility in
the area of food preparation. President Baepler agreed
to approach the College of Hotel Administration concern-
ing this.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda sub-
mitted. Included on the Information Agenda was an annual report
of compliance to the University's Affirmative Action policy. Ms.
Martinez commented briefly on what appeared to be several profes-
sionals earning salaries below the salary schedule. However, she
explained, this was data concerning individuals on contract for
less than a year and whose salary had not been converted to an
annual figure.
The Information Agenda also contained the following items:
(1) Report of Foreign Travel
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(4) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(5) Report on Space Assignment, CCD
(6) Progress of University Projects, UNR
(7) Report of Professional Personnel Appointments
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
07-22-1977