July 23-24, 1966
07-23-1966
Pages 300-328
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
July 23, 1966
The Board of Regents met in the Travis Lounge of the Jot Travis
Student Union building, Reno Campus, on Saturday, July 23, 1966.
Present were Regents Anderson, Davis, Grant, Hug, Jacobsen,
Lombardi, Magee and White; President Armstrong, Vice President
Humphrey, Vice President Mordy, Chancellors Miller and Moyer
and Mr. Ed Pine. Representatives of the Press were Mr. Harlan
and Mrs. La Plante.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Anderson at 3:25 P.M.
1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, and
unanimous vote, the minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as distributed.
2. Report of the Investment Committee Meeting of July 7, 1966
Dr. Lombardi reported on the meeting of the Investment
Committee, as follows:
The Committee met at 12:00 noon in Hardy Room, Jot Travis
Student Union. Present were: Public member Mr. Julius
Bergen; Board members, Dr. Louis Lombardi, Mrs. Richard
Magee, Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. and Dr. Fred M. Anderson. Also
present were President Charles J. Armstrong and Vice Presi-
dent-Finance Neil D. Humphrey. Representing First National
Bank of Nevada were Mr. R. O. Kwapil, Vice President and
Senior Trust Officer, and Mr. Jerry Troyer, Trust Officer.
Dr. Lombardi, Chairman, presided.
(1) A portfolio review as of June 24, 1966, was mailed to
the Committee and all Regents the last week of June.
The Trust Department recommends no change in the port-
folio at this time. The Committee concurs.
(2) In accordance with policy established by the Board of
Regents on July 29, 1961, the accumulated unused bal-
ance of $4,000 of the D. C. Jackling Endowment income
#1 (Loan) Fund was transferred in June to the D. C.
Jackling Endowment #2 (Mackay School of Mines). The
Trust Department purchased U. S. Treasury Bills with
the $4,000 and asked for Committee concurrence. The
Committee approved this action.
(3) Mr. Kwapil reported that he had, in conformity with
Committee instructions, offered for sale the Univer-
sity's 25% interest in the Clay-Peters building on
North Virginia Street, Reno. To date the offer has
not been accepted.
(4) Mr. Humphrey explained a proposal by A. G. Becker & Co.
to provide a trust fund evaluation for a fee of $2,000
annually or brokerage commissions equal to that sum.
It was noted that the firm had offered to send a repre-
sentative to the next Committee meeting to fully ex-
plain the service. The Committee discussed this type
of service and the consensus was that no outside review
of the portfolio would be secured at this time.
(5) The next meeting was set for 12:00 noon, Thursday,
October 27, 1966, in the Hardy Room, Jot Travis Student
Union.
Meeting adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
Neil D. Humphrey
Acting Secretary
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissenting vote that the report of the Committee
be approved.
3. Report of the Plant and Property Committee Meeting of
July 22, 1966
Mr. Jacobsen reported on the meeting of the Plant and
Property Committee, as follows:
The Plant and Property Committee met in the Hardy Room of
Student Union building on July 22, 1966 at 9:45 A.M. with
Regents Anderson, Davis, Grant, Jacobsen, Lombardi, Magee,
Ronzone and White; President Armstrong, Chancellors Miller
and Moyer, Vice President Humphrey, Mr. Pine and Mr. Hancock
present.
Mr. Goldwater, Mr. Shepard and Mr. Tupper entered the
meeting.
(1) Zoning of Shepard-Tupper Property Adjacent to NSU
Motion by Davis, seconded by Grant, carried without
dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to the
Board that President Armstrong be advised to write a
letter to the Clark County Commissioners and reiterate
the University's stand in vigorously opposing the
establishment of the proposed Mc Donald's restaurant
on the Shepard and Tupper property located east of the
Boy Scout property on Maryland Parkway.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissent that the action of the Committee become
the action of the Board.
(2) Acquisition of Stead Air Force Base, Reno
Chancellor Miller and Dean Anderson gave a progress
report on Stead Air Force Base.
No action by the Board.
(3) Conservation Honor Camp at Stead Air Force Base
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University not oppose the establish-
ment of the Conservation Honor Camp at Stead Air Force
Base, if a classification is established whereby the
inmates convicted of acts of violence and those who
might pose a threat to the University activities are
not assigned to this camp.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissent that the action of the Committee become
the action of the Board.
(4) Urban Renewal, NSU
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University abandon any effort to
utilize urban renewal at NSU.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(5) Student Union, NSU
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board acceptance of the following course of action
on the Student Union project as NSU:
1. Have the Architect proceed with the design, with a
target of October 31, 1966 for submission of final
plans and specifications.
2. By the time the plans are completed we should know
whether or not HUD will issue a loan agreement. If
a loan agreement has been issued we can proceed
immediately to sell approximately $800,000 of
revenue bonds.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University Administration be author-
ized to enter into an agreement with the First National
Bank of Nevada for financing in an amount equal to the
HUD loan agreement at an interest rate of 3% per annum.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that they authorize the appointment of the
First National Bank of Nevada as Trustee for this pro-
ject at an initial fee of $1,000 and an annual fee of
$500.
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that they authorize appointment of Dawson,
Nagel, Sherman and Howard, attorneys at law, of Denver,
Colorado, as bond counsel on this project at a fee of
$1,650 for the first $1,000,000 of issue plus $0.75 per
$1,000 of issue above $1,000,000 plus necessary dis-
bursements.
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University Administration be author-
ized to enter into an agreement with Burrows, Smith &
Company of Salt Lake City, Utah, to serve as independ-
ent fiscal advisor for the marketing of these bonds or
certificates. The fee shall be equal to 3/4 of 1% of
the total non-HUD issue.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the action of the Committee become
the action of the Board.
(6) Dormitory-Dining Hall Project, Reno
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the State Planning Board be requested to
participate in the Dormitory-Dining Hall Project, Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissent that the action of the Committee become
the action of the Board.
(7) Concurrence in the Awards of Contracts
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board concurrence in the award of the contract to
Cerfoglio & Culter, Inc., in the amount of $4,445.50
for landscaping of area adjacent to Water Resources
building (DRI).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board concurrence in the award of the contract to
Allen Gallaway in the amount of $20,609 for the addi-
tion to the Agriculture Mechanics Shop, Valley Road
Farm, Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board concurrence in the award of the contract to
John Graham in the amount of $9,968 for the remodeling
of the ceiling in the Fine Arts Theatre, Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board concurrence in the award of the contract
to Pagni Brothers in the amount of $12,966 for a metal
building at the Valley Road Farm, Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried by
roll call vote that the recommendation of the Committee be
approved by the Board.
(8) Layman Scholarship Property, 1027 North Sierra Street,
Reno
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board approval of the sale of the Layman Scholar-
ship Property, 1027 North Sierra Street, Reno, for
$20,000 and to seek the Governor's approval.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(9) Cornerstone Ceremonies
The Grand Lodge has suggested September 24 as a date
for the cornerstone ceremonies for the Orvis School of
Nursing. They chose this date because it is the 100th
anniversary of the first cornerstone ceremony in the
State of Nevada, which was the U. S. Mint in Carson
City.
October 31 was the date suggested for the cornerstone
ceremonies for the Radiological Health Laboratory at
NSU.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(10) Diversion of U. S. Highway 395 near Reno Campus
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University Administration be author-
ized to present to the State Highway Department a
proposal that the traffic, especially northbound on
Virginia Street, be moved to Sierra Street at a 9th
Street connection; this connection to be considered by
the Highway Department in the design of the Interchange
that is to be constructed at the Intersection of North
Sierra, North Virginia, U. S. 395, Oddie Boulevard
Extended and the Ring Road.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(11) Beta Sigma Phi Agreement, NSU
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board approval of a minor modification to agreement
under Section I, "Sorority agrees to transfer the one
thousand nine hundred twenty-three (1,923) shares of
Fundamental Investors Mutual Fund stock, referred to
above, to University within a reasonable time after the
execution of this agreement, retaining, however, the
right to receive all cash and stock dividends together
with any and all year-end capital gains distributions
which shall be paid on the transferred shares until
such time as the stock is sold by University for the
specific use of constructing the Student Center build-
ing mentioned herein."
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(12) Caesar Dotta Lease of University Property for Grazing
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board approval of a lease with Robert Sloan, Sr.,
as Executor of the Estate of Caesar Dotta, for the
north-east corner of the Reno Campus to be used for the
grazing of milk cows. Mr. Caesar Dotta died before the
original lease was executed.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(13) Library, NSU
The Committee recommended that the following resolution
be adopted by the Board of Regents:
In recognition of the total dedication and tireless
efforts of the first full-time member of the University
of Nevada faculty assigned to the Las Vegas Campus,
And since his endeavors contributed to the establish-
ment of Nevada Southern University as the cultural
center of Southern Nevada,
And because the Library is traditionally the center of
academic life of the University,
BE IT RESOLVED that it is appropriate to name the
library of Nevada Southern University in honor of Dr.
James R. Dickinson, and that a suitable plaque be
installed.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(14) Stadium Lights
It was requested that the minutes show that the action
of the Board of Regents of June 10, 1966 in giving the
old stadium lights from Mackay Stadium to the City of
Fallon was vacated and the lights sold to the Carson
City Rotary Club. It was pointed out that at the time
the action was taken, the Board of Regents were unaware
that a bid had been received by the State Purchasing
Division from Carson City Rotary Club for purchase of
the stadium lights.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
4. Report of the Honorary Degrees Committee Meeting of
July 22, 1966
Mrs. Magee reported on the meeting of the Honorary Degrees
Committee as follows:
The Honorary Degrees Committee met at 9:20 A.M. with Regents
Grant, Magee, Lombardi, Jacobsen, Ronzone and White and
President Armstrong present.
In addition to considering suggestions for speakers for the
1967 Commencement at both Campuses, the Committee recommend-
ed that the Board of Regents establish a policy to specify
at which Campus Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan
Awards are to be presented to the recipients selected.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
5. Report of the Research Committee Meeting of July 22, 1966
Dr. Lombardi reported on the meeting of the Research
Committee, as follows:
The Research Committee met at 1:30 P.M. on the above date
with Regents Anderson, Grant, Jacobsen, Lombardi, Magee,
Ronzone and White present. Also present were President
Armstrong, Vice President Humphrey, Vice President Mordy,
Chancellors Miller and Moyer, Dr. Sill and Dr. Tueller.
(1) Whittell Forest and Wildlife Area Board of Control
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University reiterate its position
concerning Little Valley, that is, that Little Valley
will be retained in perpetuity by the University for
the purposes for which it is now being used.
The Committee also reviewed recommendations for changes
in the Board of Control for Whittell Forest and
recommendations from Vice President Mordy concerning
the administration of the area and authorized the
Administration to proceed in developing a reorganized
Board of Control.
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 P.M.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
6. Report of the Educational Policies Committee Meeting of
July 23, 1966
Dr. White reported on the meeting of the Educational Poli-
cies Committee as follows:
The Educational Policies Committee met at 2:50 P.M. on the
above date in the Hardy Room of the Jot Travis Student Union
building. Present were Regents Anderson, Davis, Grant,
Jacobsen, Lombardi, Magee, Ronzone and White; President
Armstrong, Vice President Humphrey, Vice President Mordy,
Chancellors Miller and Moyer. Dean Cain, Dean O'Brien and
Dean Kelly were present for portion of the meeting.
(1) Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and
Development
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that the University of Nevada's connection
with the Far West Laboratory be recognized and that the
following people be asked to serve a one-year term as
members of the Nevada Committee for the Far West
Laboratory:
M. B. Larson and John Gamble from the State Department
of Education.
Dean Edmund Cain and Dr. Jack Davis from the University
of Nevada.
James Butler from the Nevada State Education
Association.
A representative of the Nevada Association of County
Superintendents.
Al Seeliger for the Nevada State Trustees Association.
Ed Kane for the Washoe County School District.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(2) Sixth Year Educational Specialist Certificate Program
Proposal
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissenting vote that the Sixth Year Educational
Specialist Certificate program, as outlined by Dean
Cain, be recommended to the Board for approval.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(3) Special Students
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend
to the Board that the University Council, Reno and the
Academic Senate, NSU be requested to study the Special
Student Category with the hope that an early recom-
mendation will be forthcoming.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(4) Changes in Regulations Governing Graduate Study for
Nevada Southern University
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
with Regents Davis and Jacobsen opposing, that the
changes in regulations governing graduate study, as
outlined in Chancellor's Moyer's letter of July 8
(attached in permanent minutes) be recommended to the
Board for approval. In addition, the Committee recom-
mends to the Board the approval of a Master's degree
in Vocational Counseling to be offered at NSU.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried with
Mr. Davis and Mr. Jacobsen opposing, that the recommendation
of the Committee be approved by the Board.
7. Report of the Student Affairs Committee Meeting of
July 23, 1966
Mr. Davis reported on the meeting of the Student Affairs
Committee as follows:
The Student Affairs Committee met on the above date in the
Travis Lounge of the Student Union building, Reno Campus.
Present were all Regents, President Armstrong, Vice Presi-
dents Humphrey and Mordy and Chancellors Miller and Moyer.
(1) Request for NSU to Apply for Membership in Southern
California Athletic Association
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that NSU be allowed to submit an application
for membership in the Southern California Athletic
Association. In recommending approval of this appli-
cation, the Committee stipulated that the NSU Athletic
Department conform to the same policy as that in effect
at the Reno Campus concerning athletic grants-in-aid.
It was noted that membership in this Association would
permit participation in the baseball schedule of
1966-67.
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(2) Fee Waiver Proposal
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that the Committee recommend to
the Board that a waiver equal to the in-state fee be
incorporated with the out-of-state tuition grants de-
signed for intercollegiate athletics on both Campuses.
(Note: By previous action the Board ruled that when-
ever the in-state fee is waived, the capital improve-
ment fee shall also be waived.)
Motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
8. Report of the Development Committee Meeting of July 22, 1966
Dr. Anderson reported on the meeting of the Development
Committee, as follows:
The Development Committee met at 2:20 P.M. on the above date
in the Hardy Room of the Jot Travis Student Union. Present
were Regents Anderson, Grant, Jacobsen, Lombardi, Magee,
Ronzone and White; President Armstrong, Vice Presidents
Humphrey and Mordy, Chancellors Miller and Moyer and Mr.
Charles Russell.
The Committee heard a progress report from Chancellor Moyer
and Vice President Mordy concerning the Fine Arts building
and Research Fund Drives now underway at Nevada Southern.
The Committee also heard a progress report from Mr. Russell,
Director of Development, concerning the proposed brochure to
be published in cooperation with the Alumni Association.
No action by the Board.
9. Report of the Administrative and Personnel Committee Meeting
of July 23, 1966
Mrs. Magee reported on the meeting of the Administrative and
Personnel Committee, as follows:
The Administrative and Personnel Committee met on the above
date in the Travis Lounge of the Student Union building,
Reno Campus. Present were all Regents, together with
President Armstrong, Vice Presidents Mordy and Humphrey
and Chancellors Miller and Moyer.
(1) 1967-69 Budget Request
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissenting vote that the 1967-69 Budget
Request be approved as amended.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(2) Class A Action
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the Class A Action, as outlined in
Policy Bulletin #66-10, be recommended to the Board for
approval. This amendment to the University Code con-
cerns the right of appeal for individual members of the
professional staff of decisions pertaining to promo-
tion, salary increases, tenure and academic freedom.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
(3) Proposed Reorganization of University Faculty
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent the proposed reorganization of the
University faculty, as outlined in the attached docu-
ment (in permanent minutes). It was noted that the
reorganization plan for the Reno Campus is not complete
and until such time as it is ready for submission to
the Board, the Reno Campus will function under its
present organization and the University Council (minus
the Las Vegas representatives) will act on behalf of
the Reno faculty.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(4) Fee Requests, NSU
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissenting vote that the following fee requests
be recommended to the Board for approval:
(a) Approval of a $5-semester fee for the NSU Ballet
course. This is a new fee, and the entire fee
will be paid to a dance studio for the use of
their dance floor facility.
(b) Approval to increase the NSU bowling course se-
mester fee from $8.50 to $9.50. The bowling lane
company used for this program has increased its
price for the program and the entire amount of the
fee will be used to pay this service cost.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(5) Salary Increase for Mr. Brent Fabbi
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that the 1966-67 salary for
Mr. Fabbi be increased from the previously authorized
$7,549 to $8,262.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the recommendation of the Committee be approved
by the Board.
(6) Tentative Budget for Operation of Stead Facility,
1966-67
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissenting vote that the tentative budget for
operation of the Stead Facility, 1966-67, together with
the proposal for financing, be approved with the under-
standing that the problem of DRI participation should
be given further study. The proposal for financing is
outlined in the attached memorandum from Mr. Humphrey
of July 21, 1966.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(7) Auxiliary Enterprises at Stead Facility
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissenting vote that the following regulations
for opening and operating Dormitories and Dining
Facilities at the Stead Facility, and the estimative
budgets for the Dormitory and Dining Facility, as
outlined in Mr. Humphrey's memorandum of July 18, 1966
(attached in permanent minutes) be recommended to the
Board for approval:
(a) BOQ's 5401 and 5403 be the first housing units
opened and that they be opened one at a time
depending upon demand.
(b) This facility be considered "approved" housing but
occupancy be on a voluntary basis; however, every
effort be made to encourage Reno Campus students
to live in these facilities once the Reno Campus
Dormitories are full.
(c) Single students be assigned four to a unit, the
charge be $115 per student per semester and all
single students be required to also contract for
meal service. Should single students wish to be
assigned two to a unit, thereby allowing each to
have a private bedroom, the charge shall be $195
per student per semester.
(d) The charge for meal service shall be $285 per
semester and service shall be the same as at the
Reno Campus Dining Commons. Reno Campus students
living at Stead shall also have the privilege of
being serviced at the Reno Dining Commons for
lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday.
(e) Married students and faculty may rent these units
for $100 per month and may, if they wish, eat in
the Dining Hall on either contract or cash basis.
(f) BOQ's 5502 and 5503 be used as needed for confer-
ences and institutes utilizing the same rate
structure level of services and regulations as
apply on the Reno Campus.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
(8) Fee Change, Self-Supporting Programs
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
with Dr. White opposing, that effective Fall semester,
1966, the fee for self-supporting programs be raised
from $15 to $18 per credit hour to conform to the fee
charged for regularly scheduled day programs, with
the revenue to be credited to the self-supporting
programs.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the recommendation of the Committee
be approved by the Board.
10. Personnel Appointments were presented by President Armstrong
as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
John Morris Bryant as Assistant Animal Scientist and Resi-
dent Dairy Herdsman for the period July 15, 1966 to June 30,
1967 at the annual salary rate of $8,975 (replacement for M.
Le Grand Walker).
James R. Garrett as Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Economics and Agricultural Education, and Extension Market-
ing Specialist for the fiscal year 1966-67 - $10,044 (re-
placement for Donald Cocheba).
William Edmund Holtcamp as Graduate Research Assistant in
Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Education for the
period September 1, 1966 to May 31, 1967 - $2,070.
Syed Bashir Hussain as Research Assistant in Plant Science
for the fiscal year 1966-67 - $3,450 (replacement for
Thomas W. Townsend).
Lyle Glen Mc Neal as County Youth Leader for the period
August 1, 1966 to June 30, 1967 at an annual salary rate of
$7,193 (replacement for Isaac Mitts).
Norma Jean Meyerholz as Assistant Professor of Home Econ-
omics for the academic year 1966-67 - $7,479 (replacement
for Barbara Jo Chesser).
Richard J. Messinger as Graduate Research Assistant in
Plant, Soil and Water Science for the fiscal year 1966-67
- $3,450.
Monica E. Mote as Graduate Research Assistant in Agricul-
tural Economics (1/4 time) for the academic year 1966-67
- $1,380.
James Jack Murray as Junior Agronomist in Plant, Soil and
Water Science for the fiscal year 1966-67 - $6,480 (replace-
ment for Harris Hale).
Manuel Alvarez Rodriguez as Research Assistant in Agricul-
tural Biochemistry and Pest Control for the fiscal year
1966-67 - $3,450.
Timothy Michael Smith as Graduate Research Assistant in
Animal Science for the period July 15, 1966 to June 30, 1967
at the annual salary rate of $3,450.
James Lewis Verdi as Graduate Research Assistant in Agricul-
ture Biochemistry and Pest Control for the period July 11,
1966 to June 30, 1967 at an annual salary rate of $3,450.
Vincent Vitale as Graduate Research Assistant in Agricultur-
al Biochemistry and Pest Control for the period August 1,
1966 to June 30, 1967 at the annual salary rate of $3,450.
Rosalyn D. Wong as Instructor in Home Economics for the
academic year 1966-67 - $7,182 (new position).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Robert Daniel Basta as Student Laboratory Assistant in
Biology for the academic year 1966-67 - $1,920.
Joseph Vincent Battaglia as Graduate Assistant in Music for
the academic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (new position).
A. C. Brown as Graduate Assistant in English for academic
year 1966-67 - $2,300 (replacement for James L. Green).
Mary Jane Busby as Graduate Assistant in English for academ-
ic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (replacement for Grant W. Smith).
William R. Cobb as Lecturer in Speech and Drama for the aca-
demic year 1966-67 - $7,479 (replacement for Larry Hines).
Allen David Ferrari as Graduate Assistant in Biology for the
academic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (new position).
Sandra Lynn Gardner as Graduate Assistant in Biology for the
academic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (replacement for Emily Mc
Pherson).
Edward Leslie Hancock as Instructor in English (part-time)
for the Fall semester 1966-67 - $1,500 (partial replacement
for Robert M. Gorrell).
Sue Jean Johnson as Lecturer in English (part-time) for the
Fall semester 1966-67 - $1,875 (partial replacement for
Robert M. Gorrell).
Jerald Carl Merrill as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry for
the academic year 1966-67 - $1,150 (1/4 time).
James Kennosuke Mikawa as Assistant Professor of Psychology
and Psychological Service Center for the academic year
1966-67 - $9,558 (replacement for Richard Mc Clintic).
Melvin Lee Phillips as Graduate Assistant in Political
Science for the academic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (new
position).
Thomas J. Summers as Graduate Assistant in English for the
academic year 1966-67 - $2,300 (replacement for Elizabeth
Riseden).
Marjorie Lee Uhalde as Student Laboratory Assistant in
Chemistry (1/4 time) for the academic year 1966-67 - $960.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
James Charles Fawcett as Graduate Assistant in Economics
(1/4 time) for the academic year 1966-67 - $1,150.
John Bernard Williams, Jr., as Assistant Professor of
Management (1/2 time) for the academic year 1966-67 -
$4,779 (replacement for James S. Grant).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Gus Bundy as Research Assistant for the fiscal year
1966-67 - $5,992 (83.3 time).
Juanita J. Houlihan as Editorial Assistant for the fiscal
year 1966-67 - $8,262.
Mary Diane Metzger as Research Assistant for the fiscal year
1966-67 - $5,992 (83.3 time).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Maxine Polzin as Graduate Assistant in Secondary Education
for the academic year 1966-67 - $2,300.
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Gerald R. Reed as Assistant Professor to administer part of
Community Development Program for the period August 1, 1966
to June 15, 1967 at the annual salary rate of $10,044 (new
position).
John B. Williams, Jr., as Assistant Professor and Associate
Director of State Technical Services (1/2 time) for the
fiscal year 1966-67 - $5,735 (annual rate $11,470).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
James R. Firby as Lecturer in Geology-Geography for the
academic year 1966-67 - $7,182 (replacement for Joseph Lintz
on sabbatical).
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Jo Deen Goshorn as Assistant Professor of Nursing for the
academic year 1966-67 - $8,073 (new position).
Rita Sue Henschen as Instructor and Unit Supervisor in
Nursing for the fiscal year 1966-67 - $6,836 (new position).
Ann M. Voda as Assistant Professor of Nursing for the
academic year 1966-67 - $8,370.
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS NURSING PROGRAM
Rosemary Haughey Sands as Instructor in Nursing for the
academic year 1966-67 - $7,182 (replacement for Kathleen
Y. Lane).
DIVISION OF EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Eva C. Bortman as Lecturer in Education for the academic
year 1966-67 - $8,073.
Verdun Trione as Assistant Professor of Education for the
academic year 1966-67 - $8,073 (new position).
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS
Eugene Waddell Dawson as Assistant Professor of English for
the academic year 1966-67 - $8,964 (replacement for Edward
M. Singer).
Nanelia Seigfried Doughty as Instructor in English for the
academic year 1966-67 - $6,885 (new position).
Joel Irwin Friedman as Assistant Professor of Philosophy for
the academic year 1966-67 - $8,073 (replacement for John D.
Bailiff).
Robert S. Kaplan as Assistant Professor of Philosophy for
the academic year 1966-67 - $8,370 (new position).
Jerome M. Spevack as Instructor in English for academic year
1966-67 - $7,182 (replacement for William A. Heffernan).
Allen R. Weitzel as Instructor in Speech for the academic
year 1966-67 - $6,885 (replacement for Jerry L. Crawford).
DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Norman C. Jensen as Lecturer in Mathematics for the
academic year 1966-67 - $7,776 (new position).
Anne F. Wyman as Lecturer in Geology-Geography for the
academic year 1966-67 - $7,776 (new position).
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Yung Wei as Instructor in Political Science for the academic
year 1966-67 - $7,776 (replacement for Antonio Lapitan on
leave).
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. White, carried with-
out dissent that the above personnel action be confirmed.
11. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
President Armstrong recommended acceptance of the following
gifts and grants received by the University:
Library, Reno Campus, from the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baer and Arthur Sarnoff, New York,
N. Y. - copy of "David Sarnoff", by Eugene Lyons.
Mrs. Donald A. Bernard, Reno - $30 in behalf of Alumnae Club
of Pi Beta Phi.
The Honorable Howard W. Cannon, Washington, D. C. - three
copies of "Policy Planning for Aeronautical Research and
Development".
Mrs. K. J. Carpenter, Reno - contemporary photograph of
President Lincoln.
Mr. F. W. Da Costa, Reno - three books.
Mr. Vernon C. Durkee, Reno - $30 in memory of George
Springmeyer, Helen Wittenberg and Alpheus T. Eveleth.
Mrs. Alton E. Glass, Reno - papers of Frederick Elmer Glass
and Alton E. Glass for addition to the Nevada and the West
Collection.
Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Nevada, Reno - 13
rolls of microfilm of "Proceeding of the Grand Lodge of
Nevada, 1865-1962".
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $20 in memory of Mr. Rube
Goldwater and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker.
Mrs. August Holmes, Reno - $100 Life membership contribu-
tion.
Mr. Frank James, Palo Alto, California - a copy of his book,
"More Poems and Painting of the Orient".
Dr. Louis Lombardi, Reno - 67 books, including the sets of
"Our Times", "The March of Democracy", "The Book of Know-
ledge" and "The Galsworthy" set.
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Lovelock, Reno - $5 in memory of Alton
E. Glass.
Dr. N. Edd Miller, Reno - five books, including "Complete
Works and Letters of Charles Lamb".
Mrs. J. C. Reifschneider, Reno - typescript copy of Dr.
Charles L. Anderson's letters, original letters, family
photograph and other Anderson documents; also the Malone
report on Washoe County.
Mrs. Wiliam Stead, Reno - $20 in memory of Ron Musson and
Rex Manchester.
Mr. and Mrs. John Uhalde, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs.
Gabriella Mastroianni.
Mrs. Ronald Vogliotti, Reno - 11 volume set (including
index) of the "Messages and Papers of the Presidents".
Mrs. Margaret Wheat, Carson City - 55 maps of Nevada and
other western states, including large number related to
the Truckee-Carson Project.
Mr. and Mrs. Loring Williams, Reno - $5 in memory of Mr.
Will Sauer.
Mr. Robert W. Young, Whittier, California - copy of his
book, "The 49'ers".
Nevada Southern University Library:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams, Las Vegas - $13.50 to increase
library holdings in the field of drama.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of
Harve Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Collins, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of
Frances Northrop.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Egger, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of
Reno T. Wilkinson.
Foley Brothers, Las Vegas - $50 of which $20 was given in
memory of Caddie M. Deverell and Reno T. Wilkinson.
Mrs. J. W. Garehime, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Harve
Perry and Harry Brooks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley E. Harmon, Las Vegas - $60 in memory of
Harve L. Perry ($10); Aaron Weisbert ($20); Mae Devereaux
($20); Rube Goldwater ($10).
Mr. and Mrs. William Laub, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Anna
and Walter P. Casey.
Las Vegas Board of Realtors, Las Vegas - $100 to increase
Library holdings in the field of Real Estate.
Mr. Byron Kim Lilly, Las Vegas - $5 in memory of Reuben J.
Bradshaw.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mc Namee, Las Vegas - $7.50 in memory of
Harve Perry and $10 in memory of Joseph Perkins.
Mrs. Dorothy L. Minker, Las Vegas - $5 in memory of Mrs.
Frances C. Smith.
Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas - $100 in memory of Grant
Robison.
Messrs. Alan Peterson, Leo Devlin and Ed Leeds, Las Vegas -
$15 in memory of Harve Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert E. Price, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of
Elaine Zucker.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ronzone, Las Vegas - $20 in memory of
Mr. Harve Perry and Mr. Max Chason.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yoho, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of
Mrs. Frances C. Smith.
Scholarships and Prizes payments for both Campuses as
follows:
Mr. Cameron M. Batjer, Carson City - $150 to the Mabel
Mc Vicar Batjer Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $750 to
their Reno Campus scholarship account and $750 to the Nevada
Southern University scholarship account.
Fallon Business and Professional Women's Club, Fallon - $50
to their scholarship fund.
Jaycee War Memorial Fund, Tulsa, Oklahoma - $250 to their
scholarship fund, Reno and $250 to their scholarship fund,
Las Vegas.
Kennecott Copper Corporation, New York - $2,000 to their
scholarship fund ($1,000 to be used as a student stipend
and $1,000 as a grant-in-aid).
Mr. Ray Knisley, Lovelock, Nevada - $250 to the Raymond L.
Knisley Scholarship Fund.
Las Vegas Shrine Club, Las Vegas - $500 to their scholarship
account.
Lillie Stock Testimonal Fund, Carson City - $500 to their
scholarship account.
Lions Club of Las Vegas - $1,200 to their scholarship fund.
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants, Reno - $100
to their scholarship account.
Paradise Valley Improvement Association, Las Vegas - $353.65
to their scholarship account.
Reno Elks Lodge No. 597, Reno - $750 to their scholarship
account.
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Fort Smith, Arkansas - $450
to their scholarship account.
Royal Neighbors of America, Las Vegas - $150 to their
scholarship fund.
Soroptimist Club of Reno - $201.80 to their scholarship
fund.
Sunrise Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Las Vegas - $3,000 for
a Nursing scholarship.
Zion's First National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah - $5,000 to
the Josephine Beam Scholarship Fund, Reno Campus.
Miscellaneous Gifts, as follows:
ASARCO Foundation, New York - $750 for purchase of Atomic
Absorption Spechtrophotometer for Department of Mining
Engineering.
Bell of Nevada, Reno - $250 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Mr. Melvin Berning, Reno - $125 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Dr. Robert Breene, Reno - an Opacity File to the Physics
Department valued at approximately $300.
Mr. John H. Carter, Reno - $50 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Mrs. Harriet J. Catron, Reno - $250 for the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Delta Delta Delta Alumnae, Reno - $230 for the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Dilworth Junior High School P. T. A., Sparks - $100 for the
Teenage Opportunity Program.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Erskine, Reno - $100 for the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Mr. Edward Ferrell, Reno - $35 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $2,068.67 repre-
senting reimbursement to the University for law books
purchased during June, 1966 for the National College of
State Trial Judges.
Geigy Chemical Corporation, Yonkers, N. Y. - $250 to assist
the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Call Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey B. Gregory, Reno - $5 for the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Independent Exploration Company, Houston, Texas - a Seismic
Recording Truck to the Mackay School of Mines, valued at
$35,000.
Dr. Arnold Johannes, Reno - $25 to the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Nevada Bank of Commerce, Reno - $125 to the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Nevada State Museum, Carson City - $100 to the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Mr. John F. O'Mealy, Sparks - $65 for the Teenage
Opportunity Program.
Dr. Donald Potter, Reno - $50 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Mr. Robert Powell, Reno - $30 for the Teenage Opportunity
Program.
Reno Cancer Society, Reno - $7,200 which represents their
annual contribution to the Allie M. Lee Cancer Research
Project, $6,000, and $1,200 for Dr. Fletcher's laboratory
supplies.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reynolds, Reno - $500 to establish a
grant to be known as the "Precious Foundation" with half
dispensed to laboratory of Environmental Patho-Physiology
of the Desert Research Institute for research in the area of
Leukemia; remaining one-half awarded as scholarship to
student majoring in field of veterinary medicine with
recipient to be selected by College of Agriculture of the
University.
Mr. Norma Riddle, Las Vegas - $1,500 to the Fine Arts Fund
at NSU.
Mr. Ralph K. Wittenberg, Reno - equipment, supplies and art
library from estate of Helen Wittenberg valued at $1,751.
To the Nevada Southern University Music Concert Series:
Mrs. Margaret W. Gravett, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grier, Las Vegas - $300
Mrs. Tona Cashman Margison, Las Vegas - $50
Captain and Mrs. Robert Steffen, Las Vegas - $10
Grants, as follows:
American Chemical Society
$9,202 for study "Diffusion-Controlled Chemical Reactions"
under direction of Dr. R. D. Burkhart.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C.
$56,200 in support of Graduate Training Program entitled
"Social Psychology of Education" under direction of Dr. Paul
F. Secord.
$470,401 under Title I, Higher Education Facilities Act of
1963, for construction of a Physical Science building.
$118,258 for Nevada Occupational Research Coordinating Unit.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
$23,902 for program entitled "Investigation of the Propaga-
tion of Plasma Waves in Inhomogeneous Plasmas" under the
direction of F. Winterberg.
$78,470 for supplement entitled "Ground Data Support of
Geological Test Stand" under direction of Dr. M. J. Hibbard,
Dr. J. Lintz and Dr. D. B. Slemmons of Mackay School of
Mines.
National Science Foundation
$58,939 to be used for scientific purposes set forth in
statement entitled "Administration of Institutional Grants
for Science, 1966".
$16,940 for Las Vegas Campus to be used for the scientific
purposes set forth in the statement entitled "Administration
of Institutional Grants for Science, 1966".
$65,600 in support of research entitled "Adaptation in
Mammals and Man in the Desert" under the direction of
Dr. David B. Dill, DRI.
$35,000 in support of research entitled "Study of Optical
Properties of Organic Aerosols Important in Atmospheric
Hazes" under the direction of Dr. William T. Scott, DRI.
The Scripps-Howard Foundation
$5,000 in support of annual Scripps Grant in Journalism for
Department of Journalism.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried with-
out dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted and the
Secretary send appropriate notes of thanks to the donors.
12. Transfers of Funds
President Armstrong presented the following 1965-66 trans-
fers of funds with his recommendation for approval:
#363 $189.76 from Ceremonials, Nevada Southern University
to the President's Host Account to provide for
expenditures for Commencement.
#385 $1,233.73 from Sabbatical Leaves to Contingency
Reserve. This represents the residual balance for the
fiscal year.
#395 $16.46 from Dean's Office, Arts and Science, to Dean
of Student Affairs to cover deficit in out-of-state
travel account.
#407 $32,242.15. These are final closing entries to and
from Contingency Reserve and salary accounts.
President Armstrong also presented the following 1966-67
transfers of funds with his recommendation for approval:
#20 $4,240 from Buildings and Grounds, Reno, Repairs and
Improvements to Institutional Research to provide
funds for Senior-Clerk-Steno and usual complement of
office equipment for the position.
#21 $3,000 from Postage, Reno to Miscellaneous, N. O. C.
to provide necessary funds to pay water taxes and
miscellaneous charges.
#24 $11,172 from Buildings and Grounds, Reno, Repairs and
Improvements to Agriculture Information to provide
funds for position P-81-2 transferred from Desert
Research Institute to College of Agriculture.
#25 $11,500 from Buildings and Grounds, Reno, Repairs and
Improvements to Honors Study Board to provide funds
for five Graduate Assistants.
#28 $1,842 from Buildings and Grounds, Reno, Repairs and
Improvements and $1,425 from Nevada Bureau of Mines to
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department to
cover shortage in Position P-67-1.
#31 $450 from Board of Regents In-State Travel account to
President's Host account to provide for expense of
luncheons during meetings of Board of Regents. This
is in conformity with change in policy recommended by
State Budget Office in July, 1965.
#32 $350 from Ceremonials, NSU to President's Host Account
to provide for expenses of Commencement and other
ceremonies at Nevada Southern University which, by
request of State Department of Administration, are to
be charged to the President's Host Account.
#33 $350 from Ceremonials, Reno to President's Host Ac-
count to provide for expenses of Commencement and
other ceremonies at the Reno Campus which, by request
of State Department of Administration, are to be
charged to the President's Host account.
#34 $2,160 from Buildings and Grounds, Reno, Repairs and
Improvements to Dean of Student Affairs to correct
error in establishing final work program for 1966-67
and provide funds for 1/2 time clerical position.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the above fund transfers be approved.
13. Approval of Check Registers
President Armstrong recommended that the check registers, as
submitted by Mr. Humphrey, be approved.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried by roll
call vote that the check registers be approved.
14. The next meeting of the Board of Regents will be September
10, 1966 in Reno.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
Fred M. Anderson M. D.
Chairman
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary
07-23-1966