July 29-30, 1960
07-29-1960
Pages 398-418
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
July 29-30, 1960
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, on Friday,
July 29, 1960. Present: Regents Anderson, Broadbent, Crumley,
Germain, Grant, Lombardi, Tyson; Comptroller Hayden, Engineer
Rogers, President Armstrong. Mr. Porter from the Office of the
Attorney General was present for the Friday afternoon and the
Saturday sessions. Mr. Humphrey, State Budget Director, and Mr.
Barrett from the Nevada Taxpayers' Association were present as
observers. Regent Arnold was ill on Friday but was present for
the Saturday session. Regent Elwell was out of the State. Re-
porters Laxalt, Mc Kenzie, Hulse, Aiken, and Robbins covered the
meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1960 were approved
upon motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Crumley, and
unanimous vote.
2. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented claims for approval as sub-
mitted by Comptroller Hayden.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved
as follows:
Regents' Checks, 90-367 to 90-415 inclusive for a
total of $564,073.19 for June.
State Claims, 90,1170 to 90-1189 inclusive and 90-160
for a total of $162,819.61 for June.
3. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented by the President for official acceptance by the
Board as follows:
Miscellaneous
From William Garell, Victor Cleaners, Reno - cleaned free
of charge approximately forty grey and green drapes used
for University ceremonials, the large American flag, a
gold star flag, and bunting.
From Cyril Clemons, Kirkwood, Missouri - copies of "The Mark
Twain Journal" and "Mark Twain and Dwight D. Eisenhower",
for the Library.
From Sigrid Moe, Las Vegas Branch, and Paul R. Eldridge,
Reno Campus - a copy of "Those Desert Hills and Other Poems"
by Mildred Breedlove, Poet Laureate of Nevada, for the
Library.
From August Holmes, Reno - a copy of "Un Palacio en la
Ciudad de los Dioses" by Laurette Sejourne, given to the
Library in memory of his wife, Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Frisch
Holmes.
From Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - check for $10 to be used
for the purchase of books for the Library, given in memory
of Allen Carter.
From Jo Hubbard Chamberlin, Director of Public Information,
Sleepy Hollow Restorations, New York - a copy of "Pontico
Hills" by William A. Owens, for the Library.
From George B. Mc Comb, St. Louis, Missouri - "A Collection
of Papers on Underground Pipeline Corrosion", Volumes I
through IV, for the Library.
From Walter S. Baring - "Writings on American History -
Annual Report of the American Historical Association" -
Volume II for the year 1955, and a complete set of the
"United States Code, 1958 Edition", for the Library.
From Dr. T. V. Ross, Gardnerville - books and magazines for
the Orvis School of Nursing Library.
From Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Reno - two checks in the amount
of $7.50 each to be used for purchase of professional books
for the Orvis School of Nursing, given in memory of Dr. N.
Fellner and Mamie Good.
From Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carlson, Jr., Carson City - volumes
on Art subjects for the Department of Art.
From Victor and Joseph Saturno, Reno - two large vases val-
ued at $400 to be turned over to the Art Department for dis-
play in the new Fine Arts building.
From the Estate of Agnes B. Momand - $100,000 which "repre-
sents the partial distribution approximating 64% of the
corpus of the trust at the time of Betty Roberts' death,
less reserves for terminating expenses and after giving
consideration to the estate taxes chargeable to the remain-
der."
From Harold's Club, Reno - an automatic record player for
use in conjunction with the University's Sound System.
From the Estate of E. R. Zalinski, Salt Lake City, Utah -
several folios of geologic maps and atlases, which had
formerly belonged to Mr. Zalinski, Geologist, Salt Lake
City, for the Mineral Industry Library of the Mackay
School of Mines.
From the Nevada Silver Centennial Committee, Roy A. Hardy,
Chairman - $500 from the surplus funds of the Nevada Silver
Centennial Committee to be used to supplement the Permanent
Revolving Fund for the University Press, and $700 represent-
ing the balance of the Centennial Fund to be used for the
purchase of needed equipment for the Mackay School of Mines
in memory of John W. Mackay and for the purchase of techni-
cal books for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From General Electric Foundation, Ossining, New York $25 to
match the contribution of F. B. Headley, already accepted.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $425,000
as the first installment on a total grant of $852,033 for
the construction of a Life Science Wing at the Max C.
Fleischmann College of Agriculture.
From the Nevada Title Insurance Company, Las Vegas - $500
as first payment toward the sponsorship of the Nevada South-
ern Business Administration Seminar in Real Estate. The
firm will contribute a total sum of $2,000 toward the
Seminar plus other services and commitments which will make
their contribution in excess of $3,000.
Scholarships
From B. E. O'Malia, Hawthorne - $500 to cover the El Capitan
Scholarship for the second semester of the 1959-60 school
year.
From Reno Business and Professional Women's Club - $150 to
cover the Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship
for the coming academic year.
From the Eugene Benjamin Company, Sacramento, California -
$150 to cover the Eugene Benjamin Scholarship for the coming
academic year.
From the General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan -
$100 to be used as a special scholarship for Calvin E.
Thompson for the second semester of the coming academic
year.
From the Women's Auxiliary to the Clark County Medical
Society - $500 to be used as scholarships for students at
the Nevada Southern Regional Division in accordance with
the following terms as outlined by the Auxiliary - "not to
exceed $250 each annually for deserving students interested
in pursuing the health career fields, registered in pre-
nursing courses."
Grants
From the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare -
$21,649 to cover a Counseling and Guidance Training Insti-
tute at the University of Nevada to improve the qualifica-
tions of personnel engaged in or preparing to engage in the
counseling and guidance of students in secondary schools in
the Summer of 1960.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write an appropriate note of thanks to each donor.
4. Amendatory Loan Agreement
President Armstrong read a proposed Amendatory Loan Agree-
ment, dated as of June 1, 1960, submitted by Housing and
Home Finance Agency for consideration by the Board of
Regents. The agreement incorporates the Women's Dormitory
into the original loan agreement for construction of Dorm-
itory and Dining Hall facilities. The Regents individually
read the loan agreement and Dr. Armstrong read aloud the
resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION #60-4
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada has heretofore filed with
the United States of America an application for a loan to
provide student and faculty housing, a dining hall and ap-
purtenant facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno,
Nevada (NEV. 26-CH-1 (DS)); and
WHEREAS, the Government has approved the request of the
Borrower that the amount of the loan contemplated by the
Loan Agreement dated as of November 1, 1958 be increased
from $1,382,000 to $2,012,000; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America acting by and through
the Housing and Home Finance Administrator has tendered an
Amendatory Loan Agreement modifying certain details of said
Loan Agreement accordingly; and
WHEREAS, said Amendatory Loan Agreement has been duly read
in open meeting of the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada, fully considered in accordance with all pertinent
rules of procedure and legal requirements, and made a part
of the records of said Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest
that said Amendatory Loan Agreement be approved and its
execution authorized:
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada that said Amendatory Loan Agreement
be and the same hereby is approved without reservation of
qualification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that A. C. Grant, Chairman of the
Board of Regents of the University of Nevada, be and he is
hereby authorized to execute said Amendatory Loan Agreement,
and Alice Terry, the Secretary thereof, be and he is hereby
authorized to attest the execution of said Amendatory Loan
Agreement.
Adopted and approved this 29th day of July, 1960.
/s/ A. C. Grant
Chairman
Board of Regents
ATTEST: /s/ Alice Terry
Secretary
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the Amendatory Loan
Agreement be approved, that the Resolution be adopted, and
that the Chairman of the Board of Regents be authorized to
sign on behalf of the Board.
5. Building Program
Mr. Rogers gave a progress report on the Building Program
as follows:
Married Housing Units will be ready for occupancy August 1.
Men's Dormitory was ready for occupancy July 5.
Dining Hall was ready for occupancy July 8.
The University has not yet been asked to inspect the
Dormitory or the Dining Hall, and there are still minor
items to be taken care of, which are in process.
The University expects to take over the Agricultural
Mechanics building on August 10.
The Library building is behind schedule on account of diffi-
culty in raising the slabs.
The Classroom and Physical Education building is behind
schedule due to some turnover in building personnel.
The Utility Distribution System on the Reno Campus is prac-
tically complete.
The Technological building plans are now complete, including
the Radiological Laboratory.
The design for the Life Science Wing has been started and
Mr. Parsons will start on the overall drawing without delay.
The design for the Women's Dormitory is under way, and has
been promised for sometime in the Fall of 1961.
Representatives of the National Institute of Health will
be on the Campus August 15 to discuss plans for the Life
Science Wing, to see if they would be willing to put money
into the project for research.
The Fine Arts building is not yet completed. Mr. Rogers
estimated that about one week's work remains to complete
the construction, but at the present time, no progress is
being made. The building is needed for the beginning of
the school year.
Mr. Bruce Thompson, representing the State Planning Board,
came into the meeting and the situation of the Fine Arts
building was discussed with him. Mr. Crumley expressed the
thought that the relationship of the University of Nevada
and the State Planning Board should be established in cases
where buildings are not completed on schedule and the Uni-
versity needs them for occupancy. Dr. Anderson called at-
tention to the fact that the Regents asked the Planning
Board to write the contractor and threaten to use the
liquidating claims clause. Mr. Thompson replied that such
a letter was written. Mr. Thompson said also that the
Planning Board will meet on August 5 and for that meeting
he would like as much information concerning the Fine Arts
building as possible, especially as regards deficiencies
which are holding up its completion. Mr. Rogers pointed
out that the inspector on the job has the list of defi-
ciencies and that he does not.
6. Bid Opening
A meeting to open bids was held in Room 205, Morrill Hall,
at 1:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 31, 1960. Present were
Comptroller Hayden, Administrative Assistant Mary Moulton,
and Assistant Engineer Whalen. Bid notice had duly appeared
in local papers for INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE WALKS AND
DRIVE.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Estate of I. Christensen - accompanied by
cashiers check,
Present 16-Foot Drive and Adjoining Walks $3,520.00
Replacement of Walk and an Addition at
the Main Entrance $ 880.00
Morgensen Construction Company - accompanied
by cashiers check,
Present 16-Foot Drive and Adjoining Walks $5,358.08
Replacement of Walk and an Addition at
the Main Entrance $1,246.40
Kris Siig, Concrete Contractor - accompanied
by cashiers check,
Present 16-Foot Drive and Adjoining Walks $5,950.00
Replacement of Walk and an Addition at
the Main Entrance $1,200.00
Ready Mix Concrete Company - accompanied by
cashiers check,
Present 16-Foot Drive and Adjoining Walks $4,425.80
Replacement of Walk and an Addition at
the Main Entrance $1,371.00
It is recommended that the bid of the Estate of I.
Christensen, in the total amount of $4,400.00 be ac-
cepted, and a contract be drawn to accomplish this
work. This bid is in line with the estimate prepared
by the University Engineer's Office, and the funds are
available in the Salary Reserve Budget in the amount
of $4,250.00 and in the Buildings and Grounds Repairs
Budget in the amount of $150.00
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
APPROVED: /s/ P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
7. Regents' Building Committee
Dr. Anderson, Chairman of the Committee, read and discussed
the minutes of the meetings held since the last regular
meeting of the Board.
Referring to the meeting of July 6, Dr. Anderson said that
some misunderstanding occurred as to whom should provide the
utilities and water connections to the new buildings. In
some of the recent construction projects, new utilities had
to be brought in. Mr. Rogers reported that the Men's Dorm-
itory and the Dining Hall had no delay on this account. The
Married Housing specifications call for the contractors to
visit the site and acquaint themselves with the area before
bidding, and in that capacity, the contractor should pursue
the utilities. It was Mr. Thompson's belief that if a con-
tractor is asked to build a building on a plot of land where
there are not utilities, it is up to him to see that utili-
ties are brought to the building, but as far as tying the
lines into the building, it is not his responsibility unless
that provision is in the contract. General discussion
followed.
Dr. Anderson read the minutes of July 6, 1960, as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
July 6, 1960
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents met at 7:45
P.M. on the above date in the Office of the President of the
University. Present were: Chairman Anderson, Mr. Arnold,
Mr. Crumley, and Dr. Lombardi. President Armstrong, Vice
President Young and Engineer Rogers were also present.
The first item of business concerned the action or the lack
of action of the State Planning Board regarding the comple-
tion of the four projects now under construction by Lembke
Construction Company, namely the Fine Arts building, the
Men's Dormitory, the Dining Hall and the Married Students
Housing. Mr. Rogers reported that the Planning Board had
first requested the bonding company as of June 20 to take
over the project. This did not occur. Then on June 24,
a letter was sent by the Planning Board to Lembke to the
effect that the Planning Board would take over completion
of the projects. As of this date, no formal action has
been taken pending the opinion of the Attorney General.
Mr. Rogers reported that the three HHFA projects mentioned
above will be completed probably within the next ten days.
The most serious problem concerns the Fine Arts building
which is still considerably removed from completion date
although a concentrated effort on the part of the contrac-
tor could wind it up within a few weeks. Mr. Rogers also
reported that the Agricultural Mechanics building and the
Greenhouse are moving toward completion very satisfactorily.
Another problem, the delay in the contract negotiation with
the architects for the Women's Dormitory by the State Plann-
ing Board was discussed. President Armstrong reported that
as of June 20 he had written a letter to Mr. Bissell and
other members of the Planning Board drawing the attention
of the Planning Board to the fact that a month's delay had
already occurred since the meeting on May 16 when the Build-
ing Committee and the Planning Board had reached agreement
on the firm of Vhey and Hellman. In view of the time sched-
ule for completion of the Women's Dormitory by September 1,
1961, any further delays create an extremely difficult sit-
uation. Mr. Rogers reported that he had had word through
the Planning Board that the contract with Vhay and Hellman
would probably not be negotiated for another week or ten
days. He indicated that a telephone call from Officals of
HHFA in San Francisco indicated amazement that the contract
with the architects had not been negotiated and the HHFA
Official reported that the Washington Office was pressing
them for a schedule of the Dormitory.
Mr. Rogers also reported that the Library building is behind
schedule because of difficulties with the raising of slabs.
Mr. Rogers reported that Mr. Bissell has still not provided
the University with project budgets on various buildings
under construction even though this information was promis-
ed to us at the meeting with the Planning Board on May 16.
After further discussion it was agreed that we should com-
plete our documentation of the various problems which have
developed in our relationships with the office staff of
the Planning Board and then request an informal discussion
with members of the Planning Board only, with the staff not
being present. Mr. Rogers indicated this could be ready
within a few days and the President was directed to arrange
an evening meeting with members of the Planning Board for
next week, on Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
The President was requested to write a second letter to the
Planning Board with regard to the selection of the contract-
ing of architects for the Women's Dormitory.
The Committee then considered the procedure for the selec-
tion of an architect for updating and revision of the plans
for the Life Science building which were originally drawn
in 1955, now that the University has received a grant of
$852,033 from the Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada for the
construction of this building. Mr. Rogers pointed out that
the plans must be almost completely revised from the orig-
inals because of increases and changes in space allocations.
Dr. Armstrong reported that Mr. Edward Parsons had drawn
the original plans but when the total scope of the project
was cut back, the Life Science Wing was not included. Mr.
Parsons had never been reimbursed for these plans. Dr.
Armstrong also reported that he had discussed informally
with a representative of the Fleischmann Foundation Trustees
whether they had a preference concerning the selection of an
architect and was told that this matter should be left en-
tirely to the Regents, but that certainly Mr. Parsons was
entirely satisfactory and acceptable to them.
Discussion then ensued as to whether or not Mr. Parsons
could carry the project alone or whether some other archi-
tect should be associated with him. Mr. Rogers indicated
that he believed Mr. Parsons alone can carry the work and
that he can do an excellent job for us because of his exper-
ience with the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture and
the School of Home Economics.
A motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, that Mr.
Parsons be retained as architect for the Life Science
building at a fee of not to exceed 7%, with the President
of the University and the University Engineer authorized to
negotiate the contract with him at the lowest possible fig-
ure, was unanimously approved.
Mr. Rogers presented final plans for the Science and
Technology building on the Las Vegas Campus for action by
the Building Committee. It was noted that the Radiological
Laboratory plans are not included, but that they will be
ready in a few days. After discussion, and the noting of
some deficiencies, which will be transmitted to the archi-
tect and the Planning Board by Mr. Rogers, a motion by Mr.
Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, that the plans be approved
subject to the Committee's recommendations for corrections
and also subject to completion and approval of the Radio-
logical Laboratory plans, was unanimously approved.
Mr. Rogers then presented the final plans for the Heating
Plant, Reno Campus, and it was noted that they call for a
single 15 million BTU boiler. Mr. Crumley raised the
question as to whether or not two boilers would be advis-
able so that one might be on a stand-by basis. It was
agreed that this question should be raised with the archi-
tect before final approval of the plans and Mr. Rogers is
to investigate with the architect the possible cost of two
10 million BTU boilers in place of one 15 million.
Subsequently, a motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr.
Crumley, to approved the plans, subject to a satisfactory
report by Mr. Rogers regarding the boilers as noted above
at the next meeting of the Building Committee, was unani-
mously approved.
The Committee noted that an agreement should be reached as
soon as possible with the Planning Board to obtain under-
writing for the salary for the Architect-Planner on the
University staff as was tentatively agreed by the Planning
Board with the Building Committee on May 16.
The Committee also noted that a meeting would need to be
held in the near future to discuss the requested capital
improvements for the University for the next biennium.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Mr. Crumley suggested listing the things on which the
University would like agreement with the State Planning
Board, and it was generally agreed that this be done.
Mr. Rogers proposed that the University enter into separate
agreement with Mr. Parsons for pre-planning of the research
portion of the Life Science Wing, with one-half of the fee
to come from Fleischmann funds and one-half from funds to
be received from the Institutes of Health. It was agreed
that the President should discuss this proposal with the
Fleischmann Foundation before the idea is carried further.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the Regents confirm the
action of the Regents' Building Committee in the employment
of Mr. Parsons -- at a fee of 6%.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the President confer with Mr. Parsons as
to whether he can handle plans for the Life Science Wing
with the Research Laboratories, or whether he should have
someone associated with him for the research portion of the
building.
Mr. Rogers discussed the Heating Plant as referred to in
the minutes of the Regents' Building Committee of July 6,
1960. Dr. Anderson recommended that plans be accepted for
the Heating Plant showing one boiler installed, with a sec-
ond boiler as a stand-by or alternate unit, and if funds
are not now available that sufficient funds be sought.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the recommendation above
be approved and that the two boilers be 15 million BTU.
Dr. Anderson read the minutes of the meeting of July 12,
1960, as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
with
Members of the Building Committee of the State
Planning Board
July 12, 1960
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents and members
of the Building Committee of the State Planning Board met in
the Office of the President of the University at 8:10 P.M.
on the above date. Present were: Regents Anderson, Chair-
man of the Building Committee, Arnold, Lombardi, Crumley and
Tyson; for the State Planning Board, Chairman Isbell, Mr.
Empey, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Fitz. President Armstrong and
Mr. Rogers were also present.
Chairman Anderson outlined the purpose of the meeting, to
discuss with members of the State Planning Board problems
relating to policy and operation of the University's Build-
ing Program. The first question raised was that of the
Architectural Planning Consultant as a member of the Univer-
sity staff to work with the State Planning Board in con-
junction with the development of the Master Plan for both
University Campuses. This had been previously discussed
with the Planning Board and it had tentatively been agreed
that the Planning Board would attempt to find funds to pro-
vide the salary of this individual. After considerable
discussion, it was brought out by Chairman Isbell and other
members of the Planning Board that under all the circum-
stances it would undoubtedly be more satisfactory for such
an individual to be a member of the State Planning Board
staff, but to be assigned to offices in the University so
that he might work closely with University Officials in
developing the Master Plan. Members of the Planning Board
agreed that funds would be sought with the understanding
that the University would correspondingly undertake to
finance part of the salary.
The major part of the evening's discussion centered around
certain problems which have been encountered by the Univer-
sity in the development of new buildings through the plann-
ing and construction stages. Typical of such problems in
the planning phases are the long delay in contracting with
the architects for the new Women's Dormitory, certain over-
sights on the part of the State Planning Board Office in
providing full information to the architects as to the scope
of projects requested by the University, and delays in con-
tracting with architects for the replanning of the Social
Science building and the Physical Science building.
In the construction area, a number of problems have arisen
in conjunction with the Library and the Fine Arts building
to a certain extent caused by policies and procedures of
State Planning Board Inspectors.
Lengthy discussion ensued concerning possible solutions.
Chairman Isbell pointed out that one of the serious problems
of the Planning Board was caused by insufficient staff to
carry the large number of projects under Planning Board
supervision.
Chairman Anderson asked whether there were ways in which
the University might assist the Planning Board in meeting
some of these problems by undertaking, for example, with
the consent of the Planning Board, to conduct some of the
negotiations with the architects and to assist in similar
areas. No final decision was reached.
The meeting concluded with a discussion of means of imple-
menting the Master Plan Program funded by the Legislature
in the last session. Mr. Isbell and Mr. Empey indicated
that the thinking of the Planning Board for a Master Plan
concerned largely Campus layout, with particular reference
to roads, walks, parking, utilities, terrain and similar
matters, without direct reference to the location of
buildings.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Dr. Anderson read the minutes of the meeting of July 27,
1960 as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
July 27, 1960
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents met in the
President's Office at 7:50 P.M. on the above date. Present
were: Chairman Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Crumley, President
Armstrong, Mr. Rogers. Absent were: Regents Tyson and
Lombardi.
The main business of the meeting consisted of consideration
of capital improvements to be requested of the Legislature
for the biennium 1961-63. Mr. Rogers presented a list of
needed buildings and capital improvements for consideration
of the Committee. Separate lists were provided for the
Reno and Las Vegas Campuses. Lengthy discussion ensued.
The cost figures of the various items were estimated and
after discussion, priorities were established for each of
the projects for both Campuses in accordance with the at-
tached list.
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend the approved
lists in the priority orders and in the amounts indicated
to the Board of Regents for appropriate action at the next
meeting of the Board.
The Committee agreed to recommend to the Board of Regents
that the President of the University be authorized to desig-
nate unallocated salary funds up to a maximum of $4,000 to
provide part of the salary of the contemplated Architect-
Planner discussed with the State Planning Board in conjunc-
tion with the development of a Master Plan, provided that
the Planning Board finds it possible to allocated from its
funds the balance of the necessary salary to add this in-
dividual to the Planning Board staff to work directly with
the University in the Master Planning Project.
Mr. Rogers reported further on the matter of boilers for
the new Heating Plant and indicated that the Heating Engi-
neer recommends that one 15 million BTU boiler would be
sufficient to maintain the University's needs for a consid-
erable period and that the danger of a breakdown would be
relatively minor. The cost of two 10 million BTU boilers,
Mr. Rogers reported, would be almost double that of one 15
million BTU boiler. Mr. Crumley felt that a standby boiler
would be very important as a precautionary measure. After
discussion it was agreed to withhold approval of the final
plans for the Heating Plant and refer the entire matter for
decision to the Board of Regents at its next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Mr. Rogers distributed the list of proposed capital im-
provements for 1961-62 and 1962-63 with probable priori-
ties as established by the Regents' Building Committee.
Dr. Anderson discussed the list and said that it is not
to be construed as the final request to the Planning Board;
that the two Boards will go over the list together before
final decision is reached. The list as presented follows:
RENO CAMPUS
Social Science Building
1961-62 Design $ 67,584
1962-63 Construction 1,212,416
Nuclear Building
1961-62 Construction 200,000
Student Health Facility & Student Union Addition
1961-62 Design & Constr. 335,000
Physical Science Building
1961-62 Design 110,000
1962-63 Construction 2,400,000
Distribution Heat Lines
1961-62 Design & Constr. 150,000
Clarke Library Building (remodel)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 50,000
Frandsen Hall (remodel)
1961-62 Design 24,000
1962-63 Construction 375,000
Mackay Science (remodel)
1961-62 Preplanning 4,500
1962-63 Design 9,000
Men's Dormitory
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
HHFA Loan
Women's Dormitory
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
HHFA Loan
School of Nursing Building
1961-62 Design & Constr. 315,000
Men's Physical Education & ROTC Facility
1961-62 Preplan & Design 75,000
1962-63 Construction 1,200,000
Home Management Residence
1961-62 Design & Constr. 65,000
Stadium
1961-62 Preplanning 20,000
1962-63 Design 100,000
Corporation Yard
1961-62 Preplanning 7,500
1962-63 Design 15,000
College of Education
1962-63 Preplanning 10,000
LAS VEGAS CAMPUS
Science & Technology Equipment
1961-62 Purchase 50,000
Library Building
1961-62 Construction 600,000
Dormitory & Dining Facility
1961-62 Design 30,000
1962-63 Construction 480,000
Fine Arts Building
1961-62 Preplanning 11,500
1962-63 Design 22,500
Utilities
1961-62 Design & Constr. 25,000
1962-63 Design & Constr. 25,000
Outside Courts & Grass Field for Physical Education
1961-62 Design & Constr. 22,000
General Classroom Building
1962-63 Preplanning 12,000
President Armstrong agreed that he could make available $300
to finish the planning of the old Agricultural building.
Referring to the capital improvements list, Mr. Germain
urged that design and construction of a Dormitory and a
Dining Hall for Nevada Southern be listed together as a
first year project, because of the great need. It was a-
greed that further study should be given to the probable
use of these facilities -- as to whether the Dormitory
should be for men or for women, how many students it should
accommodate, etc. It was agreed that some sort of survey
should be made to determine more accurately the needs of
students and prospective students at Nevada Southern.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Regents approve the
recommendation of the Building Committee that the President
be authorized to designate unallocated funds up to a maxi-
mum of $4,000 to employ an Architect-Planner, providing the
Planning Board provides the balance needed for the salary
of such person.
Dr. Anderson again asked for suggestions from other members
of the Board for submission to the Planning Board to be in
their hands in time for the meeting on August 5. He sug-
gested that it is necessary to find a way to separate from
the Planning Board entirely or to help the Planning Board
get enough help to carry the work load efficiently.
The meeting recessed at 12:10 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 1:10 P.M. by the
Chairman.
8. Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Orvis School of Nursing
President Armstrong submitted a proposed list of appoint-
ments and reappointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee
for the Orvis School of Nursing, requested by Dean Gilkey.
At the suggestion of Dr. Armstrong, the Regents agreed by
consensus to submit the list to the Regents' Liaison Commit-
tee for the School of Nursing for report and recommendation
to the Regents at their next meeting.
9. Land Grant Centennial
For the information of the Board, Dr. Armstrong read a let-
ter from the Association of Land-Grant Colleges and State
Universities calling attention to the Centennial Program of
the Association in 1962. The letter asked for some finan-
cial assistance from member Universities. Dr. Armstrong had
written for further information and a suggested amount which
might be expected from the University of Nevada. Report
will be made to the Board when a reply has been received.
10. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel recommendations were presented and recommended
for approval by Dr. Armstrong:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Extension of contract as follows:
C. E. Fleming, from June 30, 1960 to September 1, 1960, to
carry on the work of Associate Director of the Agricultural
Experiment Station until the arrival of his successor and
to work with his successor for the following two weeks (post
retirement appointment).
Appointments as follows:
Ray E. Ely as Associate Director of the Agriculture Experi-
ment Station (Rank 4) effective August 15, 1960, at a salary
rate of $14,000 based on twelve months' service (replacement
for Dr. Fleming).
John M. Connor as Graduate Assistant in Animal Husbandry at
a salary rate of $2400 based on twelve months' service,
effective June 7, 1960 and continuing through 1960-61 (to
fill an unfilled position).
Martin M. Fogel as Associate Irrigation Engineer and Exten-
sion Irrigation Specialist at a salary rate of $9100 based
on twelve months' service, effective September 1, 1960 (re-
placement for Mr. Louis Titus).
John H. Pursel as Assistant Agricultural Agent, Washoe
County (Rank 1) at a salary rate of $5800 based on twelve
months' service, effective August 15, 1960 (replacement
for Mr. Mills).
James Donald Schuh as Extension Dairy Specialist (Rank 2)
at a salary of $7700 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective August 1, 1960 (contingent upon receipt of Ph. D.
degree) (replacement for Dr. Stein).
William Harold Arnett as Assistant Professor and Assistant
Entomologist (Rank 2) in Plant Science, at a salary rate
of $7400 based on twelve months' service, effective August
1, 1960 (new position).
Claudia Jean Duffy as Instructor (part-time) in Home Econ-
omics at a salary of $450 for the Fall semester, 1960 (new
position).
Dorothy Sanford Terry as Graduate Assistant in the School of
Home Economics at a salary of $1200 for the academic year
1960-61 (new position).
Marie K. Carano as Graduate Assistant in the School of Home
Economics at a salary of $1200 for the academic year 1960-61
(replacement for Helene Reyburn).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
James C. Mc Cormick, Jr. as Instructor in Art at a salary
of $5500 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Bill O. Smith as Technician in Biology at a salary of $4800
for twelve months' service, effective July 1, 1960 (new
position).
Eleanor Diane Stover as Instructor in Chemistry at a salary
of $5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement for Dr.
Bernard Baker).
Jimmie G. Edwards as Instructor in Chemistry at a salary of
$5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement for Mr.
Pierotti).
Margarete Hagner as Instructor in Foreign Languages at a
salary of $5600 for academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Charles V. Wells as Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
at a salary of $6500 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Dr. Mc Murray).
Guilford M. Joyner as Assistant Professor of Health, Physi-
cal Education and Recreation at a salary of $6600 for the
academic year 1960-61 (replacement for Professor Martie).
Wilma L. Moore as Assistant Professor of Health, Physical
Education and Recreation at a salary of $6600 for the
academic year 1960-61 (new position).
John J. Intardonato as Graduate Assistant in History and
Political Science at a salary of $1800 for the academic
year 1960-61 (new position).
Chester F. Pinkerton as Lecturer in Mathematics at a salary
of $6000 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
William Harry Baumer as Instructor in Philosophy at a sal-
ary of $5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement for
Dr. Kerner).
John H. Mallett as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a salary
of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
James J. Ryan as Assistant Professor of Psychology at a sal-
ary of $6500 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
William Louis Simmons as Assistant Professor of Psychology
at a salary of $6400 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Dr. Dana).
Leonard Seymour Hommel as Instructor in Psychology at a sal-
ary of $5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Leonard H. Seyfarth as Graduate Assistant in Psychology at
a salary of $1200 for the academic year 1960-61 (new posi-
tion).
Alma P. Smith as Technical Research Assistant in Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $2675 for seven
months' service, effective July 1, 1960 (new position).
Arthur Claude Hastings as Instructor in Speech and Drama at
a salary of $5600 for the academic year 1960-61 (new posi-
tion).
Reappointment as follows:
Jerry Lee Gaines as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61.
James M. Kees as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a salary
of $900 for the Fall semester 1960.
AUDIO VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment as follows:
James Lee Mercer as Technical Assistant at a salary rate of
$4800 based on twelve months' service, effective July 25,
1960 (new position).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointment as follows:
Richard W. Trestrail as Assistant Professor of Economics at
a salary of $6600 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Mr. Plumley, transferred to another position).
Leonard Laudadio as Assistant Professor and Research Analyst
at a salary of $6600 for the academic year 1960-61 (new
position).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointment as follows:
Donald K. Perry as Lecturer in Education at a salary of
$6250 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement for Mr.
Whittemore).
Appointments in the 1960 Summer Sessions as follows:
Julien Bryan as Visiting Lecturer for Demonstrations on
Russia, Japan, the Middle East, and South America, June 29
and 30 - $750
Browning Churn as Visiting Lecturer in Education, main
session - $530
Kathryn H. Duffy as Assistant Professor of Business Admin-
istration, main session - $900
Alma Heaton as Assistant Professor of Physical Education,
first session - $300
James J. Hoyt as Assistant Professor of Business Adminis-
tration, main session - $900
Katharine Mergen as Lecturer and Assistant in English, main
session - $300
Harold Alfred Nelson as Visiting Lecturer in Sociology, main
session - $900
Mayrelee Fallquist Newman as Visiting Lecturer in Education,
main session - $900
Alden J. Plumley as Associate Professor of Business Admin-
istration, main session - $1050
Robert T. Roelofs as Associate Professor of Philosophy, post
session - $350
Charles P. Woods as Assistant Professor of Business Adminis-
tration, main session - $450
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointments as follows:
Warren H. Poland as Graduate Assistant in Civil Engineering
at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Mr. Arden).
Eugene V. Kosso as Assistant Professor of Electrical Engi-
neering at a salary of $7000 for the academic year 1960-61
(replacement for Mr. Domingos, on leave).
LIBRARY
Appointments as follows:
Nicholas Szigethy as Associate Catalog Librarian at a sal-
ary rate of $6000 based on twelve months' service, effective
September 26, 1960 (new position).
Robert C. Page as Assistant Catalog Librarian at a salary
rate of $5600 based on twelve months' service, effective
September 5, 1960 (replacement for Martin Dickstein).
Anna L. Cunningham as Catalog Assistant at a salary of
$4000 for twelve months' service, effective July 1, 1960
(new position).
Ruth O. Dahlgren as Assistant Loan Librarian at a salary
rate of $5700 based on twelve months' service, effective
August 1, 1960 (replacement for Mr. Horgan).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointments as follows:
Otto H. Haas as Distinguished Lecturer in Geology-Geography
at a salary of $9000 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Professor Lintz, on leave).
Richard D. Sands as Assistant Professor of Geography at a
salary of $6900 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Dr. Kramer).
Kenji Uchida as Laboratory Assistant in the Nevada Mining
Analytical Laboratory at a salary of $2520 for twelve
months' service, effective July 1, 1960 (replacement for
Mr. Clark).
Lewis S. Lohr as Graduate Research Assistant in the Nevada
Bureau of Mines at a salary of $2520 for twelve months'
service, effective July 1, 1960 (new position).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments as follows:
Robert E. Kittredge as Counselor and Assistant Professor at
a salary of $6500 for the academic year 1960-61 (new posi-
tion).
Lois Helen Cole as Assistant Professor of Business Adminis-
tration at a salary of $6300 for the academic year 1960-61
(replacement for Miss Brewington).
Charles L. Adams, Jr. as Assistant Professor of English at
a salary of $5950 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Mr. Donald I. Dickinson).
Lawrence Auerbach as Assistant Professor of Speech and
English at a salary of $5900 for the academic year 1960-61
(new position).
Irving Katz as Lecturer in Psychology for the Summer session
1960 at a salary of $450.
Maurice de Young as Director of the Nevada Southern Business
Administration Seminar in Real Estate at a salary of $500
for the period July 1, 1960 to October 31, 1960.
Appointments in the Evening Division, Fall semester 1960 as
follows:
James E. Balton as Lecturer in English - $250
Howard Chase as Lecturer in Music - $375
Hansen M. Cresap as Lecturer in Accounting - $375
Jerry Dye as Lecturer in Spanish - $375
Victor O. Fischer as Lecturer in Accounting - $750
Malcolm Graham as Lecturer in Mathematics - $250
Elmer Gunderson as Lecturer in Business Law - $375
Jay Jeffers as Lecturer in Geography and Geology - $750
Benjamin Kump as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - $495
Arnold E. Levitt as Lecturer in Chemistry - $622.50
Lloyd C. Nietling as Lecturer in Mathematics - $250
Lee Pivornick as Lecturer in French - $405
Bob Farrel Steere as Lecturer in Biology - $622.50
Herbert Wells as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - $495
Norman Wright as Lecturer in Mathematics - $375
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Appointment as follows:
Kenneth W. Clarke as Associate Professor of English and
Director of the Ely Off-Campus Center, at a salary rate of
$8700 based on twelve months' service, effective August 22,
1960 (new position).
Appointments for the 1960 Off-Campus Summer Session as
follows:
Willard Day - Psychology - Stead Air Force Base - $450
Randall T. Ross - Audio Visual Methods - Ely - $450
James Tigner - History - Stead Air Force Base - $450
Don D. Walker - English - Winnemucca - $525
Don D. Walker - English - Elko - $525
PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS SERVICE
Leave of Absence as follows:
Robert Laxalt, University Editor, for one year starting
September 1, 1960, without pay, in order that he might ac-
cept a Fulbright Award for research and writing on the
history and culture of the Basque people, and to spend one
month with the Library of Congress in an advisory capacity.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Appointments as follows:
William E. Rasmussen as Instructor and Director of Student
Employment and Financial Aids at a salary of $7400 based on
twelve months' service, effective July 1, 1960 (replacement
for Dr. Shirley).
James R. Hathhorn as Counselor and Instructor at a salary
rate of $7300 based on twelve months' service, effective
September 1, 1960 (new position).
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations above be
approved.
The appeal of Dr. Lowell Jones for promotion was referred
to a Faculty Appeal Committee for study and recommendation.
The Committee reviewed the case and reported its findings,
together with its recommendation that Dr. Jones be promoted
to Associate Professor effective with the beginning of the
1961-62 year.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the recommendations of the Faculty Appeal
Committee and of President Armstrong be accepted and that
Dr. Jones be promoted accordingly.
11. Regents' Salary Committee
Regent Crumley, Chairman, gave a progress report. A meeting
was called by Mr. Crumley for 10:00 A.M. on July 13, 1960.
Due to a variety of emergencies, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Tyson,
Mr. Germain and Mr. Elwell were unable to be present. Mr.
Crumley met with Dr. Armstrong and discussed the salary pat-
tern, salary policies, procedure for determining recommenda-
tions for salary increases, and other matters relating to
salaries. Mr. Crumley reported that further study should be
given to the matter of merit factors, and that when the
Faculty Committee had had opportunity to collect and study
its data, the Regents' Committee should meet with the
Faculty Committee for mutual discussion.
12. Radiological Laboratory
Dr. Armstrong presented a "Memorandum of Understanding
Between the University of Nevada (Southern Regional Divi-
sion) and the Division of Radiological Health, Public
Health Service, U. S. Department of Health, Education,
and Welfare" and recommended approval, saying that he be-
lieved it to be an equitable and fair arrangement.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the "Memorandum of Understanding" be ap-
proved and that President Armstrong be authorized to sign.
13. Daughters of the Nile Request
Dr. Armstrong presented the request of Mrs. H. R. Mighels,
General Chairman, 1963 Supreme Session, Order of the
Daughters of the Nile, for use of the University Gymnasium
for an International Convention during the week of June 9
through June 13, 1963. In view of the fact that there will
be approximately 3000 delegates attending the session, no
other place in Reno is adequate. The request had been re-
ferred to Dr. Young for conference with Mr. Hayden and Dr.
Broten. His recommendation is that the group be permitted
the use of the Gymnasium and that a daily charge of $100 be
made for the days it is actually in use.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Daughters of the Nile be granted use
of the Gymnasium as requested and upon the above terms.
14. Fish and Game Commission
As directed by the Board of Regents, President Armstrong
wrote to the State Planning Board regarding sites for the
proposed Fish and Game building. A reply was received
under date of July 25, 1960 which states:
"The Planning Board by formal action voted against
the following sites:
a. 2804 Kietzke Lane
b. Existing rearing ponds
c. The two, or any other sites near or at the
old or new Reno Airport
d. Any area on the existing University of Nevada's
Main Campus, Reno (which is bounded on the East
by Evans Avenue, the South by Ninth Street, the
West by University Avenue, and the North by the
future proposed land acquisition)
"The Planning Board by further action requested their
staff to make a study of the problem of obtaining a site
for the Fish and Game, and report back to the Planning
Board's Building Committee. This study was started by
the Planning Board staff, but was stopped pending the
University of Nevada's action on a potential site for
the Fish and Game at the University's Valley Road Farm,
next to the new Agricultural Mechanics Facility and Shop
building.
"Our study at no time re-included the possibility of
site use on the following:
a. 2804 Kietzke Lane
b. Existing rearing ponds
c. The two, or any other sites near or at the
old or new Reno Airport."
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried unani-
mously to table the matter until the University receives
further information from the Fish and Game Commission, and
that at that time the Regents take the request under further
consideration.
15. Less-Than-Degree Program
President Armstrong had previously mailed to the Regents
"Regulations and Procedures for Less-Than-Degree Programs",
a statement of policy developed by a committee of the Uni-
versity Council, approved by the University Council and sub-
sequently approved by the academic faculty of the Univer-
sity. Two kinds of patterns for Less-Than-Degree work at
the University were proposed:
A. Diploma Curricula - Programs usually requiring at least
two years of study, representing an organized curricu-
lum of collegiate-level work leading to a diploma.
1. For an organized and approved Less-Than-Degree Pro-
gram, usually requiring at least two years of study,
the University shall issue a diploma approved by
the Board of Regents.
2. A Diploma Program shall be offered only if it has
the sponsorship and approval of a College of the
University.
3. Institution of any Less-Than-Degree Program recog-
nized by a University diploma shall require study
and recommendation by the University Council.
4. Any new courses to be included in a Diploma Program
shall be introduced through an academic department
and approved according to usual procedures. The
University shall not include in such programs any
courses which are not of College level.
5. If any Less-Than-Degree Program is developed in
cooperation with any other school or agency, the
University diploma shall specify that it pertains
only to those portions of the Program directly
sponsored and supervised by the University -- that
is, only to regularly approved University courses
included in the Program.
6. Students in Diploma Programs shall meet the general
University entrance requirements and any additional
requirements imposed by the individuals programs.
7. Students in Diploma Programs shall be held to regu-
lar standards for class performance and scholarship.
That is, students in these programs shall be subject
to University rules regarding probations and sus-
pension and shall receive a diploma only if they
have an average of two grade points for every credit
attempted.
8. Students in Diploma Programs shall enjoy the privi-
lege of any regular student, including the follow-
ing:
a. Students in these programs may be allowed to
take any regular University courses for which
they have the prerequisites.
b. Students in these programs may transfer accept-
able credits to a Baccalaureate Program.
c. They may transfer to a four-year program at any
time, but students who transfer from a Diploma
Program to a Degree Program shall complete all
University and College requirements for the
degree.
B. Certificate Courses - Less extensive programs, which
might be only a single course or a group of related
courses, for whose completion a College might issue a
certificate.
1. With the approval of the President, the Faculties
of any College or Colleges may authorize the issu-
ance of a certificate certifying completion of a
course or of courses approved by the College.
2. Such courses may or may not carry University credit,
and the students need not be candidates for any
degree or diploma.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried
unanimously that the Less-Than-Degree Program, as presented,
be adopted effective at beginning of the coming semester.
16. Momand Estate
President Armstrong reported on latest correspondence in
regard to the Momand Estate in which check was enclosed
for $100,000 and attention called to the request of Mr.
Henderson for payment of $6000 on account of his princi-
pal commissions. Pending also is the request for payment
of $30,000 as fee to Breed, Abbot & Morgan for represent-
ing the University of Nevada in the settlement of the
Estate. The matter was discussed with Mr. Porter and
turned over to Mr. Porter for further study and advice,
especially as to whether or not this charge is a final one.
17. Budget Presentation
President Armstrong outlined briefly the process of build-
ing the University's budgets, starting at the department
level, the Dean, and on to the President, with a copy of
the budget forwarded to the Comptroller. Conferences were
then held with each Dean and Administrator, at which Dr.
Young and Mr. Hayden were also present. By invitation,
State Budget Director, Mr. Humphrey, also sat in on these
conferences. Budgets were for 1961-62 and 1962-63.
President Armstrong called on the Deans and Administrators
for their presentation of their budgets as follows:
Dean Gilkey for the Orvis School of Nursing
Dean Irwin for the College of Arts and Science
Dean Adams for the College of Agriculture
Dean Scheid for the Mackay School of Mines
Dean Blodgett for the College of Engineering
Mr. Rogers for the University Engineer's Office and
Buildings and Grounds
18. 4-H Club Camp
President Armstrong discussed a right-of-way and easement
rights for a water line at the 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe. The
water line has been moved from the position shown in the
easement map to a new location without permission. Mr.
Porter said he has been working with Mr. Rogers on the prob-
lem and that they now have the necessary document leading
toward legal action, and that he will keep the President
informed.
The meeting recessed at 4:55 P.M.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:10
A.M. on Saturday morning, July 30, 1960.
19. Budget Presentations, Continued
President Armstrong called on the following Deans and Admin-
istrators for their budget presentations:
Dean Holstine for the College of Education
Dean Weems for the College of Business Administration
Dean Drury for Statewide Services
Dr. Kelly for Audio Visual Communication
Mr. Hill for the University Library
During Mr. Hill's presentation it was brought out that the
budget for the Library was figured on the basis of a cen-
tralized Library, bringing into the Library the four separ-
ate Libraries now housed in the departments they serve.
Mr. Hill estimated that the cost of maintaining these sep-
arate Library units would amount to between $50,000 and
$60,000 per year in the very near future.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
with Mr. Arnold voting "no" and all other Regents voting
"aye", that on account of the cost of maintaining de-cen-
tralized Library units and in view of the service which
Mr. Hill is prepared to offer from the central Library,
the Regents approve the centralized Library system.
The Board recessed at 12:00 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
12:45 P.M.
19. Budget Presentations, Continued
President Armstrong called for budget presentations, as
follows:
Dean Basta for the Office of Student Affairs
President Armstrong presented budgets for -
a) Administration
b) Executive Vice President
c) Graduate School
d) Registrar and Admissions
e) Desert Research
f) Nevada Southern Regional Division
In discussing the Nevada Southern budget, Dr. Armstrong
distributed duplicated material prepared by Dean Carlson
giving detail of the budget request and urging that "Nevada
Southern should continue to plan for the Baccalaureate Pro-
gram in SELECTED AREAS." President Armstrong recommended
that the Regents go on record as approving the plan to move
into the Baccalaureate Program at Las Vegas, with the target
date for granting the first baccalaureate degrees to be at
the end of the Spring semester, 1964.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried unani-
mously that Nevada Southern be authorized to implement Bac-
calaureate Programs in selected areas to be recommended by
the Nevada Southern Administration and Faculty in general
conformity with proposal presented today by Dean Carlson.
It is understood that such implementation is contingent upon
adequate financial support and upon approval by the Regional
Accrediting Association.
Mr. Hayden presented the budget for the Comptroller's
Office and for General Expense
President Armstrong summarized the University budget as a
whole, calling special attention to the "plus programs" --
programs not now in operation and to be included in the
budget only upon approval of the programs by the Board of
Regents. Dr. Armstrong went through these "plus programs"
recommending their placement in the following categories
for each of the two years -- (1) highly desirable or in-
dispensible, (2) desirable, and (3) postponable. This
recommendation would reduce the amount requested for the
"plus programs" by about one-half the first year and by
about 30% for the second year.
In further discussion of the budget, Dr. Armstrong suggest-
ed that he would be willing to work with the Deans and the
Administrators to see if the budget could be cut back by
between $400,000 and $500,000 the first year of the bien-
nium, and by about $300,000 the second year.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that (a) the Regents approve the priorities
recommended by the President in the "plus programs" and
that (b) the Regents refer the entire University budget back
to the President with the request that he make further re-
ductions along the lines of his comments to the Board, and
that the revised budget be submitted to the Board at its
next regular meeting.
20. Ladino Dairy Sale
Dr. Anderson called attention to the $100,000 received from
sale of the Ladino Dairy, with more to come in. He asked
if the Agricultural Experiment Station could not use some
of this money for equipment and thereby cut down the budget
request. Mr. Hayden pointed out that the money is now being
used for the design and planning of building on the Main
Station Farm. Regents Crumley and Anderson suggested that
the agricultural equipment budget be studied and also that
the balance from the Ladino Dairy sale be studied to see if
any amount remaining after establishing the Dairy on the
Main Station Farm could be used to supplement the agricul-
tural budget.
21. Next Regents' Meeting
Dr. Armstrong suggested that the date for the next meeting
of the Board be set for presentation of the revised budget
requests.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the next meeting of the Board be set for
Saturday, September 10, 1960.
22. Association of Governing Boards
Mr. Crumley noted the coming meeting of the Association of
Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institu-
tions to be held in Seattle, Washington, October 19-22.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that Chairman Grant be author-
ized to attend the meeting as a representative of the Board.
23. Capurro Property
President Armstrong referred to the option held on the
Capurro property -- that the University must exercise the
option on the remaining 40 acres within the coming biennium.
Mr. Porter agreed, and it was then further agreed by con-
sensus that this item be included in the budget of the
biennium.
24. State Planning Board
Dr. Anderson presented a list of proposals for submission
to the State Planning Board, along the lines of discussions
to this and other meetings, and incorporating suggestions
from other members of the Board. The Regents considered
the proposals and made minor suggestions.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the proposals be adopted as follows, for
submission to each member of the State Planning Board, Mr.
Bissell, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Porter, and Governor Sawyer, in
time for consideration by the Planning Board at its August
5 meeting.
(1) That the Building Committee of the State Planning Board
meet with the University Building Committee and the
University Faculty Campus Planning Committee at least
four times yearly so that all will be more aware of the
thoughts of each as regards future development of the
University.
(2) That the State Planning Board notify members of the
Board of Regents' Building Committee, the University
President and the Chairman of the Campus Planning Com-
mittee of all meetings or conferences with Planning
Commissions, Highway Officials, Campus Master Planning
personnel and other Agencies or individuals where dis-
cussion bears on properties or highways or other devel-
opments of interest ot the University, so that they
may attend.
(3) The Board of Regents on July 29, 1960 authorized the
President of the University to designate some unallo-
cated funds to provide part of the salary of the con-
templated Architect-Planner-Coordinator previously
discussed with the State Planning Board in conjunction
with the development of the University Master Plans.
The Board of Regents requests that the Planning Board
decide without delay on its participation in this sal-
ary so that the Board of Regents can seek a suitable
individual and start preliminary studies for the
Master Planning Program.
(4) That the Planning Board strongly urge closer liaison
between its Managerial staff and University Engineer
so they may work more closely and efficiently to ex-
pedite the University Building Program. This would
include specifically (a) negotiating of contracts with
architects or contractors (delays here are an item of
special concern), (b) matters of land acquisition,
(c) preparation of bid advertising, (d) inspecting
and other ways in which the University might aid in
expediting appropriations into buildings and other
facilities. It is felt taxpayers' money will be con-
served and the University better served by closer
teamwork.
(5) The Regents re-emphasize their previous request that
the Manager of the State Planning Board provide the
University with project budgets on various buildings
under contemplated construction as soon as prepared
and certainly not later than provided to the archi-
tect. This has not been done adequately in spite of
previous requests and has resulted in confusion in
some building programs because of very significant
construction plans and other changes initiated at
the Planning Board level.
(6) That the State Planning Board empower the University
Engineer and his designates to deal directly with the
architect with like authority to that of the Planning
Board Director and Inspectors in correcting deficien-
cies or errors of construction, providing that such
deficiencies or errors are at once also reported to
the Manager of the Planning Board.
(7) That the Board of Regents go on record as urging the
Legislature to increase the budget of the State Plann-
ing Board so that they can augment their staff in or-
der to expedite all State Building Programs under their
supervision. This speed-up should result in eventual
economy.
(8) The Board of Regents again urges the Planning Board to
at once take legal action against such contractors as
appear without logical reason to be late on construc-
tion dates, invoking penalities for liquidated damages
as provided in the contracts. Some appear to have made
little effort to live up to contract completion terms
and the Board of Regents feel that more effective means
for enforcement are indicated.
(9) That the Board of Regents realizes the time consuming
qualities of some of the above requests; that if some
seem too difficult of execution, the Planning Board is
requested to delegate these to the Board of Regents of
the University, which will be glad to work cooperative-
ly with the Planning Board staff on them.
(10) That the Board of Regents is aware of the large work
load of the State Planning Board, that the University's
problems are only part of them, and that the Board of
Regents goes on record as being desirous of working
harmoniously and efficiently with the State Planning
Board for greater efficiency in working out their
mutual problems.
(11) That the Board of Regents respectfully request the
State Planning Board to consider the above matters and
to communicate with the Board of Regents regarding them
at their earliest convenience.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M., with the next meeting to be
held on Saturday, September 10, 1960.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
07-29-1960