August 7-8, 1970
08-07-1970
Pages 227-263
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
August 7, 1970
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Donald C. Moyer
Campus Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. R. J. Ronzone (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Dr. Fred M. Anderson
Mr. Archie Grant
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller, UNR
President R. J. Zorn, UNLV
Director Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
Director John M. Ward, DRI
Mr. Daniel R. Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney
General
Dr. Edmund Barmettler, UNR Faculty Senate
Dr. John V. A. Sharp, DRI Faculty Senate
Dr. Janet Travis, UNLV Faculty Senate
Miss Frankie Sue Del Papa, ASUN President
Mr. Richard Myers, CSUN President
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson, Budget Officer, UNS
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, Institutional Studies
Officer, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information, UNR
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information, UNLV
Dr. Donald Baepler, Vice President, UNLV
Mr. John Dolan, Deputy Budget Officer, State
of Nevada
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Procter Hug, Jr. at
10:40 A.M.
1. Upon motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, the
supplemental agenda was accepted as distributed.
2. Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
the minutes of the meeting of July 10, 1970 were approved
as distributed.
3. Acceptance of Gifts
Upon motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
the following gifts and grants were accepted by the Board:
UNLV
Library
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $11.25
Mr. Joseph M. Foley, Las Vegas - $25 in memory of Mr. Eugene
H. Creel.
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Las Vegas - $25 in memory of Mr.
Eugene H. Creel.
Mr. and Mrs. Garland J. Ronnow, Las Vegas - $10 in memory
of Mrs. Sophia Potter.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles English, Covelo, California - $10 in
memory of Mr. John Richard Norton.
Performing Arts:
Mr. H. M. Sloan, Las Vegas - $150
Dr. Leslie E. Soper, Las Vegas - $1000
Scholarships:
Musicians Wives Club, Las Vegas - $1000
Hotel Sales Management Association, Las Vegas - $500
Music-Concert Series:
Mrs. Sarah Rutman, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cadura, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Holmes, Las Vegas - $25
Mrs. Laura S. Gronvold, Las Vegas - $25
Mrs. Madison Martin, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. and Mrs. Bogdan Glinski, Las Vegas - $25
Athletic Grants-in-Aid:
Mr. Wayne O. Pearson, Carson City - $750
Mr. John B. Marlin - $50
Acme Electric, Las Vegas - $400
Governor Paul Laxalt, Carson City - $375
Cardivan Company, Las Vegas - $100
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Marks, Las Vegas - $100
A-Paradise Travel Service, Las Vegas - $100
Tropicana Motel of Las Vegas, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. George E. Graziadei, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Howard, Las Vegas - $50
Leavitt, Felgar & Briars Insurance Agency, Las Vegas -
$1500
Sproul Homes of Nevada, Las Vegas - $1500
Dr. Stanley Ames, Las Vegas - $375
Sahara Nevada Corporation, Las Vegas - $4500
Mr. James Cashman Jr., Las Vegas - $1500 in memory of
Mr. James Cashman, Sr.
Mr. Irving Star, Las Vegas - $375
Dunes Hotel and Country Club, Las Vegas - $1500
Dr. Russell Miller, Las Vegas - $300
Mr. J. K. Houssels, Jr., Las Vegas - $375
Mr. Harry Lahr, Las Vegas - $1500
Mr. Phil Felegy, Las Vegas - $1500
Mr. Gene Maday, Las Vegas $375
Laxalt, Bell, Berry, Allison & Le Baron, Las Vegas -
$300
Mr. Al Benedict, Las Vegas - $1500
Mr. Bob Johnston, Las Vegas - $750
Dr. Joseph L. Fink, Las Vegas - $375
Mr. Charles Frias, Las Vegas - $1500
Parraguirre, Rose, Pico & Norwood, Ltd., Las Vegas -
$100
Grants
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington,
D. C. - $6228 for Department of Biological Sciences Re-
search.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C. - $13,320 for Student Nursing Loan and Nursing Schol-
arship.
Department of the Interior, Death Valley, California - $1000
in support of Biology research project.
Department of Health, Welfare and Rehabilitation, State of
Nevada, Carson City - $129,494
Nevada Tuberculosis and Health Association, Reno - $10,000
Miscellaneous Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Casella, Las Vegas - $50 for promo-
tion of television program for Economics course.
UNR
Library
Mr. Kenneth L. Ball, San Francisco, California - 1 carton
of books and papers, valued at $104.25.
Mrs. G. E. Benham, Reno - 163 issues "U. S. News", 106
issues "Readers' Digest", valued at $27.
Mrs. Linda Drumm, UNR - 9 books, valued at $12.
Dr. Dean C. Fletcher, UNR - 345 books, 855 periodicals and
miscellaneous material, valued at $1600.
Professor Don D. Fowler, Reno - reprint of "Smithsonian
Journal of History", Vol. 3, 1948, Article on the John
Wesley Powell Exploration and hardbound copy of
"Anthropology of the Canyon Country", by Don and Catherine
Fowler, valued at $5.
Wesley W. Hall, M. D., Reno - 2 books, 25 miscellaneous
medical journals and publications, 6 binders of reports,
transcripts, proceedings and minutes of the AMA, valued
at $80.
Professor Everett Harris, Reno - blueprint map of the
Emigrant Trails, valued at $5.
Dr. John C. Houghton, Reno - 1 carton scientific journals,
18 issues of "American Scientist", 90 issues of "American
Meteorological Society", 35 issues of "Journal of Meteor-
ology", valued at $200.
Dr. Lowell L. Jones, UNR - 11 books, 16 "Pacific Natural-
ist", 44 California Academy of Sciences Occasional Papers,
131 Proceedings, valued at $100.
Janet W. King, UNR - 3 books, valued at $4.
Nevada Real Estate Advisory Commission, Carson City - $300
to be used for the selection of books for the creation of
a Real Estate Library for the University of Nevada, Reno.
Mrs. Gwen Overton, Reno - 5 books (International Library of
Music), valued at $20.
Dr. Gary L. Peltier, UNR - 5 books (Education), valued at
$8.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Luke Aluevich, Reno - 3 Honeywell-Rondell 100 Slide
Projectors, 1 Revere 3M Sound Slide Projector, and 1 8mm
Regular Walz Movie Editor to the Audio Visual Department,
valued at $730.
Alumni Association, UNR - $4758.50 from 177 members and
friends of the Alumni Association, contributions from
June 24 through July 17, 1970.
Geigy Chemical Corporation, San Rafael, California - $200
to the School of Medical Sciences.
Robert F. Heizer, Berkeley, California - 2 watercolors by
Gilbert Natches, a Northern Paiute Indian, painted in 1914,
no value given.
Hercules, Inc., Magna, Utah - 4 boxes surplus Polaris
Missile rocket components, to the Mechanical Engineering
Department, valued at $25-30,000.
National Cash Register Company, Sparks - 11 major items
from National Cash Register System 390, to the Electrical
Engineering Department, valued at $80,000.
Scholarships
Nevada Association of Medical Assistants, Reno - $200 to
the Nursing Scholarship Fund, $100 to be awarded to
Marjorie Kehiaian for the academic year 1970-71.
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents, Reno - $500 to the
Paul Hammel Memorial - Independent Insurance Agents Schol-
arship Fund, to be awarded to Mr. Richard A. Beach for the
academic year 1970-71.
Gary K. Roberts, Monterey, California - $100 to be used to
establish new scholarship to be known as Miscellaneous
(Florence Polish Memorial) Scholarship, to be awarded to
Catherine Ann Kelly, for the academic year 1970-71.
Western Nevada Veterinary Society, Sparks - $300 to the
Western Nevada Veterinary Society Scholarship Fund, to be
awarded to Michael E. Scott for the academic year 1970-71.
Grants
U. S. Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. - $16,500 to
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Office of Academ-
ic Assistance, under the direction of Mr. W. E. Rasmussen.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D. C.
$5100 (revised grant award) for OEG-0-70-3951 Social
Psychology of Education under the direction of Dr.
Secord.
$8451 for Medical Library Resource Grant.
$9850 for Professional Nurse Traineeship Program.
$24,336 to the Nursing Student Loan, Nursing Scholar-
ship to the Orvis School of Nursing.
$32,778 Training Grant in Social Psychology, under the
direction of Gerald P. Ginsburg.
$11,694 research grant for the Orovada, Nevada Basin
Environmental Study under the direction of Benjamin
R. Payne.
Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Reno - $30,600 for second
payment of 3 year grant in connection with National Council
of Juvenile Court Judges.
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Mc Gill - $9975 grant-in-aid
to support research on ecological analysis of flora and
fauna in vicinity of Mc Gill, Nevada, awarded to the College
of Agriculture.
Physicians' Consulting Laboratories, Reno - $1000 as first
installment of a $5000 grant to the School of Mecial Sci-
ences, to establish the Lawrence A. Parsons, M. D., Memorial
Chair of Pathology.
DRI
U. S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation - $7000
for project entitled "Las Vegas Wash", under the direction
of Alan Peckham.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare - $13,335 for
a one year contract for "Adaptation in Mammals & Man to
Desert and Mountain", under the direction of Bruce D. Dill.
Bureau of Reclamation - $900,000 for 5 year contract for
"Truckee Basin Research" under the direction of J. A.
Warburton.
U. S. Army - $5000 for a 6-month contract for "Aircraft
Study of First 1000 Meters" under the direction of J. W.
Telford.
Office of Water Resources Research - $60,000 for a one year
contract for "Application of Simulation Theory to Water
Resources and Planning and Management - Phase II" under the
direction of G. B. Maxey.
Office of Water Resources Research - $50,000 for a one year
contract for "Research and Analysis to Plan, Develop and
Manage a Ground and Surface Water Supply - Phase III", under
the direction of G. B. Maxey.
4. Report of Personnel Appointments
Upon motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, the
following personnal actions were confirmed as recommended by
the appropriate officers:
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Ruth Mac Fadden Hendricks, Graduate Assistant, AY 1970-71 -
$2500
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
Federick Lee Olson, Lecturer in Theatre Arts, AY 1970-71 -
$12,950 (replace Paul Roland)
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
Vladimir Honsa, Professor of Spanish, AY 1970-71 - $16,925
(replace Harry Dennis)
Lydia Ozuna, Graduate Assistant, AY 1970-71 - $3000
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Maurice Borasky, Graduate Assistant, AY 1970-71 - $2500
Dolores Ann Christensen, Graduate Assistant, AY 1970-71 -
$2500
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Dwain S. Peterson, Associate Professor of Social Service,
AY 1970-71 - $12,950 (replace Greenblatt)
Gary Mac Arthur Rogers, Graduate Assistant, AY 1970-71 -
$2500
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Phyllis B. Acosta, Associate Professor of Nutrition, Home
Economics and Medical School, 9/7/70 to 6/30/71 - $19,110
(replacement for Mary Margaret Wilson; 3/4 Ag., 1/4 Med.
School)
Stanley S. Detering, Assistant Agricultural Economist,
Ag. & Resource Economics, FY 1970-71 - $12,750 (vacant
position)
Lillian G. Fritchie, Food & Nutrition Specialist, FY 1970-
71 - $11,400 (temporary position)
Joseph C. Butterman, Graduate Teaching Fellow in History,
AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Eric Moody)
Rudolph R. Griego, Graduate Research Fellow in RNR, 9/1/70
to 5/31/71 + 3 Summer months - $3750 (replacement for
Richard Delmas)
William R. Howe, Graduate Research Fellow in RNR, 9/1/70
to 5/31/71 + 3 Summer months - $3750 (vacant position)
David K. Ikari, Graduate Research Fellow in Agriculture and
Resource Economics, 9/1/70 to 5/31/71 + 3 Summer months -
$3750 (replacement for Gerald Tower)
Everett J. Pollard, Family Life Area Extension Specialist,
AY 1970-71 - $11,190 (vacant position)
Charles F. Robinson, Graduate Research Fellow in RNR,
9/1/70 to 5/31/71 + 3 Summer months - $3750 (replacement
for Garwin Lorain)
Scott J. Seher, Graduate Research Fellow in RNR, 9/1/70 to
5/31/71 + 3 Summer months - $3750 (replacement for Kenneth
Riemer)
Harry G. Smith, Jr., Pesticide Specialist in Biochemistry,
9/1/70 to 6/30/71 - $12,990 (replacement for Lloyd Stitt)
Robin J. Tausch, Graduate Research Fellow in RNR, 9/1/70
to 5/31/71 + 3 Summer months - $3750 (replacement for
Gerald Tower)
William D. Ulrich, Extension Agent, Pershing County, 7/13/70
to 6/30/71 - $9240 (replacement for Robert Ferraro)
Walter C. Wilson, Assistant Professor of Resource Economics,
FY 1970-71 - $12,300 (temporary position)
Mary Zipperer, Extension Home Economist, White Pine County,
FY 1970-71 - $8460 (replacement for Jean Davis Cain)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Carl E. Andra, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English, AY
1970-71 - $2900 (replacement for Elizabeth O'Connell)
Stephen Gregg Bailey, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Foreign
Language and Literature, AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement
for Anthony Spanos)
Diane V. Belluomini, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Foreign
Language and Literature, AY 1970-71 - $2700 (replacement
for Anthony Spanos)
Elmer J. Cole, Jr., Assistant Professor* of English, AY
1970-71 - $9875 (Sabbatical and LWOP replacement for David
Hettich and William Jacobsen)
Kenneth R. Coleman, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Philosophy,
AY 1970-71 - $2500 (new position)
Thomas A. Dardis, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Physics, AY
1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Clinton Case)
Sven Oscar Loevgren, Associate Professor of Art, AY 1970-71
- $12,100 (replacement for Sheila Ross)
Robert Warren Mead, Assistant Professor of Biology, AY
1970-71 - $10,250 (replacement for Lowell Jones)
Sharon Kay Parker, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Political
Science, AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Ashley Hall
and Harold Depoali)
Richard Edward Pavlik, Lecturer in Journalism, 1/3 time, AY
1970-71 - $4166 (vacant position)
Gail J. Ricks, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English, AY
1970-71 - $2700 (replacement for Larry Een)
Linda J. Riley, Graduate Teaching Fellow in History, AY
1970-71 - $2500 (vacant position)
Theodore L. Rowland, Lecturer in Music, AY 1970-71 - $9975
(replacement for Louis Richmond)
Darlene S. Russell, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English, AY
1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Marjery Welsh)
Margaret Saunders, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Physics, AY
1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Bruce Norris)
John Clinton Seher, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Chemistry,
AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Paul Chamberlain)
Juanita Joy Self, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English, AY
1970-71 - $2700 (replacement for Jessie Coffee)
William N. Stephenson, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Political
Science, AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Samuel Taylor)
Joseph G. Tkac, Jr., Graduate Teaching Fellow in Physics,
Fall semester 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for Hilton
Atherton)
Allen W. Verstuyft, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Chemistry,
AY 1970-71 - $2500 (replacement for Rae Athanacio)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jon N. Bengtson, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Marketing, 1/4
time, AY 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for Susan Wisley)
Richard A. Bentson, Graduate Research Fellow in Accounting,
1/4 time, AY 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for John Miller)
Johanna Cavanaugh, Lecturer in Accounting, AY 1970-71 -
$9875 (replacement for Rosaline Weaver)
Leland V. Entrekin, Graduate Research Fellow in Marketing,
AY 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for Michael Vader)
John B. Kaye, Lecturer in Management, AY 1970-71 - $12,125
(vacant position)
Edwin A. Meyer, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Marketing, 1/4
time, AY 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for Larry Goodnight)
Lynwood M. Read, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Marketing, 1/4
time, AY 1970-71 - $1250 (replacement for Robert Nor Velle)
BUSINESS MANAGER
Lloyd E. Blair, Accountant, Controller's Office, FY 1970-71
- $13,650 (replacement for Gerald Weishaar)
Susan Mary Brewer, Administrative Programming Advisor, UNS
Computing Center, 7/1 to 12/31/70 - $5205 (temporary ap-
pointment)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Robert Le Roy Friedli, Assistant Professor* of Elementary
Education, 9/1/70 to 6/30/71 - $11,850 (replacement for
Melvin Dunn)
Craig James Isaia, Graduate Teaching Fellow in School
Administration and Supervision, AY 1970-71 - $2500 (re-
placement for Donald Hartman)
Claire Wagner Tupper, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Reading
Clinic, AY 1970-71 - $2500 (new, temporary position)
GETCHELL LIBRARY
Joan L. Chambers, Assistant Reference Librarian, 9/1/70 to
6/30/71 - $8460 (replacement for John Knightly)
Yoshiko T. Hendricks, Assistant Catalog Librarian, 7/13/70
to 6/30/71 - $8460 (replacement for Darlene Williams)
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Narayanaswami Dasarathi, Lecturer in Geology-Geography, AY
1970-71 - $11,000 (Sabbatical replacement for E. R. Larsen;
1 year only)
Joseph F. Fischer, Assistant Professor* of Geology, AY
1970-71 - $10,250 (replacement for David Slemmons on leave;
1 year only)
Thomas E. Smith, Lecturer in Geology-Geography, AY 1970-71 -
$11,000 (Sabbatical replacement for M. J. Hibbard; 1 year
only)
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Martha Ann Baker, Assistant Professor of Nursing, AY 1970-
71 - $9500 (Sabbatical replacement for Alene Dickinson)
Mary Lou House, Associate Professor of Nursing, AY 1970-71
- $12,100 (replacement for Afton Pratt)
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Robert G. Kenney, Associate Dean of Students, 8/1/70 to
6/30/71 - $14,010 (replacement for James Hathhorn)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION
ELKO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Harold Judge, Instructor, Electronics, 9/1/70 to 6/30/71 -
$11,000
Bernard Sadowski, Instructor, Physical Science, 9/1/70 to
6/30/71 - $12,500
SOUTHERN NEVADA MDT SKILL TRAINING CENTER
Harvey D. Moore, Supervisor of Counseling, 8/1/70 to 7/31/71
- $15,000
DRI
Richard L. Cooley, Research Associate, 7/15/70 - 6/30/71 -
$14,520 (Center for Water Resources Research)
Klaus W. Nielsen, Research Associate, 7/1/70 - 6/30/71 -
$15,030 (Laboratory for Atmospheric Physics)
John Sanders, Research Associate, 7/13/70 - 6/30/71 -
$14,010 (Center for Water Resources Research)
Edward Slingland, Research Assistant, 7/6/70 - 6/30/71 -
$10,410 (Center for Water Resources Research)
Roger Steele, Research Professor, 7/1/70 - 6/30/71 - $23,000
(Laboratory for Atmospheric Physics)
Clarence Sakamoto, Adjunct Research Associate, 7/1/70 -
6/30/71 (Laboratory for Atmospheric Physics)
Jerome A. Westphal, Research Assistant, 7/1/70 - 6/30/71 -
$10,800 (Center for Water Resources Research)
Roy Whitacre, Assistant to the Head, Center for Water
Resources Research, 7/1/70 - 6/30/71 - $18,600
*Ph. D. Contingency
5. Memorial Resolution
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. White, the
following resolution was adopted in memory of Dr. Donald
D. Allen:
The Regents of the University of Nevada System express
sincere sorrow over the death of Dr. Donald D. Allen,
31, a respected faculty member of the Department of
Physics and Astrophysical Sciences of the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Dr. Allen joined the College of Science and Mathematics
at UNLV in 1967, following completion of his doctoral
study at the University of Colorado. He arrived just
as the Department of Physics was being created and
graduate and undergraduate degree programs established.
He was responsible for supervising some of the earliest
thesis work in the Department and provided considerable
consulting service to industrial firms in the community,
but his greatest strength was his interest and ability
in explaining Physics to undergraduates and devising
apparatus to demonstrate difficult concepts. His stu-
dents remember and respect him as an outstanding teacher
and person.
In spite of many months of recurring illness, he con-
tinued teaching through the Spring of 1970. His ex-
ample of courage and determination during the last
difficult months was an inspriration to friends and
colleagues. The University has benefited greatly from
his service. The Board of Regents extends its sympathy
to his widow, Sally Ann, and his two children.
6. Amendment to Traffic Code, UNLV
President Zorn presented revisions to the Traffic Code as
adopted by the UNLV Campus Parking and Traffic Committee,
effective July 1, 1970, and recommended ratification by the
Board (revisions filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the revisions be approved as recom-
mended.
7. Evening Division Fee, UNLV
President Zorn recalled that at the July meeting the Board
had approved a recommendation that a $3 per credit hour
capital improvement fee be assessed all Evening Division
and Summer Session students, as it is to part-time day
students. Dr. Zorn stated that subsequent discussion of
this matter reveals that if this $3 assessment is added to
the present Evening Division fee of $21, it will cause that
fee to exceed the fee charged to all other part-time stu-
dents. He requested that the Evening Division fee remain
at $21 per credit hour and the $3 per credit hour capital
improvement fee be made available to that fund by redis-
tribution of the present fee; i. e., that $16 for tuition,
$2 for Student Union fee and $3 for capital improvement fee,
noting that this is the distribution of fees in effect for
other part-time students. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
8. Humanities Building, UNLV
President Zorn reported that bids were opened July 21, 1970
for construction of the Humanities building, UNLV. The low
bid by Sierra Construction, Inc. of Las Vegas was for
$3,248,000 which exceeds the estimate of $3,110,000 by
$138,000. On July 23, 1970, the Regents were consulted by
telephone concerning a joint recommendation by Mr. Hancock,
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey that the base bid of
Sierra Construction of Las Vegas be accepted by diversion of
the necessary monies from the furnishings budget. This
would enable the building to be constructed and would leave
a contingency fund of $89,500 and a furnishings fund of
$53,000. The contingency fund, if unused, would be avail-
able for furnishings and the State Planning Board would
join with the University in requesting additional furnish-
ings money from the 1971 Session. An estimated $160,000
supplemental appropriation would be required.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that although it was not pos-
sible to talk with 4 of the Regents, 7 had been contacted
concerning the above recommendation and had expressed con-
currence with the above procedure. He recommended that
the Board confirm its concurrence in the award of the bid
to Sierra Construction, Inc. of Las Vegas in the amount of
$3,248,000.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
Mr. Ronzone entered the meeting at 10:55 A.M.
Dr. White suggested that the Board of Regents again request
the Legislature to take action concerning an increase in
the limit of the State's bonded indebtedness. It was agreed
that it would be appropriate to discuss this at the October
or November meeting along with other legislative matters
which the Board would wish to present to the Legislature in
1971.
9. Performing Arts Center, UNLV
President Zorn reported that bids are scheduled to be opened
by the State Planning Board for the Performing Arts Center
on September 9, 1970. He noted that the Board is not sched-
uled to meet until October and requested some provision for
securing Board action in the interim.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board agree to a
telephone poll following review of the bids, assuming that
the bids received will be within the budget and that no
negotiation will be required. Results of the telephone poll
could be confirmed at the October meeting.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
10. College of Education Building, UNLV
President Zorn reported that information had been received
from Mr. Howard Barrett, Director of the Department of
Administration, State of Nevada, that the State G. O. Bonds
for the College of Education building are scheduled for sale
August 26. The proceeds will then be available to the State
Planning Board by September 15 which will allow a construc-
tion bid date of approximately October 20.
11. Centrex Contract, UNLV
President Zorn requested authorization to enter into a con-
tract with Central Telephone Company, Southern Nevada Divi-
sion, for the installation of a Centrex Telephone System at
UNLV in August, 1971, at a rate of approximately $1160 per
month.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the contract be ap-
proved and monies included in the 1971-73 UNLV budget for
this purpose.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Dr. White, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
12. Physical Science, Phase II, UNR
President Miller reported that bids are scheduled to be
opened by the State Planning Board on September 17, 1970,
for the construction of Physical Science, Phase II. He
requested that provision be made for securing Board action
prior to the October meeting, as had been requested for
the Performing Arts Center.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board agree to a
telephone poll following review of the bids, assuming that
the bids received will be within the budget and that no
negotiation will be required. Results of the telephone poll
could be confirmed at the October meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
13. National College of State Trial Judges
Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 23, 1970 by the
National College of State Trial Judges for the construction
of a Library and office facilities on the UNR Campus. Bids
were as follows:
Base Bid Alt. #1
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. $1,018,897 $55,000
Johnson-Boscovich 1,031,966 53,356
Brunzell Construction Co. 1,058,000 59,400
Mr. Pine noted that this matter was reported for information
only since the Board has no obligation to participate in the
award of this contract.
14. Capital Improvement Projects
A report from the Director of Physical Plant on the status
of all capital improvement projects under the supervision
of UNR was transmitted with the agenda. A similar report
from the State Planning Board was distributed. (Both re-
ports are on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
15. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, UNR
A. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 17, 1970
for carpeting in White Pine Hall and Juniper Hall.
Bids were:
Dain's Rug and Carpet $8,707.08
Home Furniture 8,915.93
Carson Furniture 9,148.50
Key Carpets 7,762.50
Mr. Pine stated that the Key Carpets proposal did not
conform to specification. He recommended award to
Dain's Rug and Carpet with funds to come from reserve
accounts of Corporation 30 which are available for
equipment replacement. President Miller and Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 17, 1970
for the purchase of laboratory equipment, chemicals
and general supplies for the Chemistry Department,
College of Arts and Science. Bids were:
Van Waters & Rogers, Sacramento $18,545.00
Sargent-Welch Scientific, Anaheim 20,290.41
President Miller recommended award to Van Waters &
Rogers, noting that funds are avilable from budgeted
accounts. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 27, 1970
for 150 tons of pelleted dairy ration and 10 tons of
calf starter. One bid was received from Albers, Inc.,
of Reno:
150 tons of dairy ration @$67.40 $10,110
10 tons of calf feed @$110.00 1,100
$11,210
President Miller recommended award to Albers, Inc.,
noting that funds are available within the budget of
Agricultural Experiment Station. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
D. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 28, 1970
for 166 items of athletic equipment. Bids were re-
ceived from 14 suppliers and low bids on items were
as follows:
No. of Items
The Sportsman, Reno 128 $ 9,390.45
Sierra Emblem, Reno 5 34.05
Idaho Sporting Goods, Boise 12 422.85
Wolf Pack Sports, Reno 4 610.75
Champion Products, Oregon 6 806.34
Turf Equipment, Las Vegas 1 173.75
Bill Perrin Products, Wisconsin 1 27.00
M-F Athletic Co., R. I. 2 48.95
Championship Wrestling, Iowa 2 100.80
Total 161 $11,614.94
Mr. Pine stated that 4 items will be rebid and 1 item
had been cancelled. He recommended that award be made
on the 161 items to the low bidders as listed. Funds
are available from State appropriated monies and Inter-
collegiate Athletic Funds. President Miller and Chan-
cellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approv-
ed.
E. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 30, 1970
for 20 items of office furniture for the School of
Medical Sciences. Bids were received from 3 suppliers
and low bids on items were as follows:
No. of Items
Morrill & Machabee, Reno 14 $ 3,713.66
Armanko Office Supply, Reno 6 4,826.71
Total 20 $ 8,540.37
The 3rd bidder was SPD Office Equipment, Las Vegas
President Miller recommended award be made to the two
low bidders as listed above, noting that funds are
available from a Kellogg Foundation grant. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
F. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 29, 1970
for the purchase of several items of camera projection
equipment for Audio Visual. Low bids based on items
were:
Chism School Supply, Reno $ 1,088.80
Alpha Photo, Oakland 394.90
Royce Photo, Glendale 56.05
Camera Shop, Berkeley 66.00
Mc Curry's, Reno 3,043.97
$ 4,649.72
It had been estimated that this total purchase would
exceed $5000 and required Board of Regents action;
however, Mr. Pine noted that since the total purchase
was under the $5000 limit, the bids were awarded to
the above suppliers in the amounts listed.
G. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened July 29, 1970
for the purchase of a hydraulic compactor by the Civil
Engineering Department, College of Engineering. A
single bid was received from James Cox & Son, Colfax,
for $5800.
President Miller recommended award to James Cox & Son.
Funds are available from NSF grant and budgeted ac-
counts within the College. Chancellor Humphrey con-
curred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
16. Auxiliary Enterprises Accounts, UNR
A. Mr. Pine reported that the UNR Auxiliary Enterprises
accounts at the Reno Campus had the following balances
as of June 30, 1970:
Deficit Accounts:
1-61-3001 Dining Commons $114,949.48-
1-61-4002 White Pine Hall 4,529.91-
1-61-4010 Aux. Ent. Payroll 6,744.83-
1-62-3004 Lincoln Hall
Renovation 53,229.25-
1-62-4005 Artemisia Hall 2,810.97-
Total $182,255.44-
Surplus Accounts:
1-61-4001 University Village $ 20,250.97
1-61-4007 Nye Hall 33,153.48
1-61-4006 Juniper Hall 649.51
1-62-4003 Manzanita Hall 17,794.26
1-62-4004 Lincoln Hall 17,632.03
1-61-2048 Rent Income 5,009.52
Subtotal $ 94,489.77
1-61-3001 Aux. Ent. Reserve 76,728.76
Total $171,218.53
Unfunded deficit $ 11,036.91-
Mr. Pine requested that the $182,255.44 of deficit
accounts be funded by transfer of $94,489.77 from the
surplus accounts, $76,728.76 from the Auxiliary Enter-
prises Reserve, and $11,036.91 from the UNR Capital
Improvement Fee Fund, noting this would bring all UNR
Auxiliary Enterprises accounts to a zero balance to
start 1970-71 fiscal year operations. President Miller
and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
B. Mr. Pine reported that the UNR, Auxiliary Enterprises
accounts at Stead Campus had the following balances as
of June 30, 1970:
Surplus Accounts:
1-61-7052 5400 Series Apartments $ 9,779.38
Deficit Accounts:
1-62-7001 Dining Hall $ 26,993.05-
1-62-7051 3300 Series Res. Halls 5,859.76-
1-62-7053 5500 Series Conf. and Res. Halls 1,171.00-
Total $ 34,023.81-
Mr. Pine requested that deficits totaling $34,023.81 be
funded as follows:
1-62-7052 5400 Series Apts. $ 9,779.38
1-62-5001 University Rental Account 24,216.58
1-4-26-3001 B/R Special Projects 27.85
Total $ 34,023.81
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent that the above recommendation
be approved.
C. Chancellor Humphrey stated that these transfers will
resolve the UNR and UNR, Stead, Auxiliary Enterprises
deficits for 1969-70 fiscal year; however, the difficul-
ties these accounts have encountered may not be resolved
in fiscal 1970-71. He noted that the Estimative Budgets
for 1970-71 have been adopted based on certain assump-
tions concerning occupany rates. If these occupancy
rates do not materialize the budgets will, of course,
have to be adjusted immediately to avoid continuing
deficits.
17. Edwin W. Stadtmuller Estate
President Miller recommended that funds generated by the
Edwin W. Stadtmuller bequest ($25,000 to UNR to establish
the Frederick and Anna Stadtmuller Memorial Scholarship)
be administered by the Scholarships and Prizes Board in
conformity with the standards usually applied by that
Board and that no predesignation be assigned as to recip-
ient. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
18. Centennial History of the University of Nevada
President Miller recalled that in December 1963 the Board
reviewed a proposal for the writing of the history of the
University of Nevada and agreed that unrestricted endow-
ment earnings might be used for financing the project.
He noted that he had renewed discussions concerning this
project in anticipation that such a publication might appear
in 1974, the Centennial Year for the University of Nevada.
President Miller reported that Professor James Hulse has
agreed to write the Centennial History and had submitted a
budget for the project totaling $7900 for two years. He
requested that funds be provided from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that $7900 be allocated from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Fund for this purpose.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
19. Change of Departmental Designation
President Miller presented a request that the Department
of Elementary Education, UNR, be retitled Elementary and
Special Education, effective September 1, 1970. President
Miller pointed out that for the past five years Special
Education has been a part of the Elementary Education
Department and programs have been conducted to meet the
requirements for Special Education teachers and specialists
for the State of Nevada during this period. He noted that
the Dean of the College has indicated that he does not
wish to recommend a separate Department of Special Educa-
tion, but prefers to continue this program in conjunction
with Elementary Education administrative staff and facili-
ties; however, believes that it is important to be able to
designate through transcript records the focus of the
students who are specializing in Special Education. Dr.
Miller agreed with Dean Cain's recommendation that this
could be accomplished through the change in the Departmen-
tal name and recommended approval by the Board of Regents.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
20. Amendment to Student Bill of Rights, UNR
President Miller presented a request from the Graduate
Placement Office, ASUN President and Faculty Senate Chair-
man that the Student Bill of Rights be amended to insure
that confidential records in the placement offices, main-
tained for the purpose of future employment placement,
will be protected. He recommended that the document be
amended as follows:
III Student Records
C. Access to his records and files is guaranteed
every student subject only to reasonable reg-
ulations as to time, place and supervision,
with the exception of confidential evaluation
and references in the graduate and other place-
ment offices, which may be required for the
purpose of securing placement in business,
industry, government or education.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
21. Revision of ASUN Fee Refund Schedule
President Miller presented a request from the ASUN Finance
Control Board and the ASUN President that ASUN fee refunds
be granted in full until two weeks after the date of regis-
tration and that after that date no refunds be granted. He
noted that presently there is a graduated fee refund sched-
ule over a 6 week period.
President Zorn stated that this recommendation by ASUN has
been considered by UNLV and, with the concurrence of the
Business Manager and CSUN officers, he requested this re-
vision in fee refund schedule also be approved for UNLV.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the requested
revision to the fee refund schedule for both ASUN and
CSUN, effective Fall semester, 1970.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
22. Instructional Extension Activities
Chancellor Humphrey noted that at present both UNR and UNLV
are authorized by Board of Regents policy to offer extension
courses anywhere in Nevada. Elko Community College is au-
thorized to offer extension courses at Nevada State Prison
in Carson City, Nevada State Girls Training Center in
Caliente and Nevada Youth Training Center in Elko. Mr.
Humphrey reported that he had met with President Miller,
President Zorn, Director Donnelly, Dr. Robert Whittemore,
Dean of General University Extension, UNR, and Mr. Hubert
Johnson, Director of Summer Session and Continuing Educa-
tion, UNLV, on July 13, 1970 to discuss the existing policy
and to determine if a recommendation could be developed
which would provide authority for the Community College
Division to offer extension courses and which might improve
the administration of extension activities. Various ideas
were discussed, he said, including (1) geographical divi-
sion of the State between UNR and UNLV; (2) use of a "home
base" concept whereby an area close to each Campus would be
served only by that Campus but all other areas could be
served by either Campus; and (3) return to central admin-
istration of extension activities using personnel from the
System.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that agreement was reached on the
following items and these were recommended for approval by
the Board:
(1) The Community College Division shall be authorized to
offer extension courses and program throughout the
State and one position, plus operating money for that
position, shall be budgeted;
(2) UNR and UNLV shall continue to offer extension courses
and programs throughout the State; however, appropri-
ated monies shall be made available to each Campus for
only one position, plus operating money for that posi-
tion (since all other costs of offering courses will
be met from registration fees, it is assumed that the
economics of travel costs will keep each Campus out
of the natural "service area" of the other Campus);
(3) A UNS committee for coordination of extension activi-
ties shall be established with representatives desig-
nated by each of the 3 instructional Division Heads
(Chancellor Humphrey noted that it was his intention
to call a meeting of this committee and to serve, at
least in the beginning, as its Chairman. He stated
that he believed this could be the right method to
allow decentralized extension administration but still
provide sufficient coordination to insure that instruc-
tional extension activities are available throughout
the State without unnecessary and costly duplication.);
(4) Before offering a course in the vicinity of the other
Campus, the Director of Off-Campus Programs shall be
obligated to discuss this with his counterpart on the
other Campus; and,
(5) The Director of Off-Campus Programs shall neither
negotiate nor contract for the services of a faculty
member from another Campus without the permission of
the President of that Campus.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Cooperative Extension was not
included in the discussion and is not affected by the above
recommendations; however, there is agreement that Coopera-
tive Extension activities justify Systemwide discussion and
a meeting on this subject is anticipated. Presidents Miller
and Director Donnelly expressed concurrence in the above
recommendation.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendations be approved.
23. State Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that new appointments had
recently been made by the Board of Regents to the State
Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences and noted that a
report had been submitted concerning the organizational
meeting of the new members. New officers for the coming
year are:
Chairman - Donald G. Cooney, Ph. D.
Secretary-Treasurer - George T. Smith, M. D.
Member - Robert B. Smith, Ph. D.
Examiners for the 5 areas for the September 8, 1970 examina-
tions will be as follows:
Anatomy - Richard Licata, Ph. D., Professor of
Anatomy, UNR School of Medical Sciences
Bacteriology - Donald G. Cooney, Ph. D., Professor of
Biology, UNR
Chemistry - Robert B. Smith, Ph. D., Dean of College
of Science and Mathematics, UNLV
Physiology - Dean C. Fletcher, Ph. D., Professor of
Biochemistry, UNR School of Medical
Sciences
Pathology - V. A. Salvadorini, M. D., Physicians
Consulting Laboratory, Reno
24. Commission for Culturally Deprived Students
Mr. Hug recalled that he had requested that his proposal
for the creation of this Commission be distributed at the
July meeting so that individual Regents might have an op-
portunity to review it prior to discussion and possible
action at this meeting (proposal filed with permanent
minutes). He stated that he believed there needs to be a
broadly based commission of this sort, representative of
the entire State and its citizens, to identify what must
be done for those students who are educationally dis-
advantaged.
Mr. Hug noted that there has been some criticism of the
name, specifically its reference to "culturally deprived"
students. He said he believed the criticism is well taken
because it may create a negative implication among those
whom it is designed to help and such was not his intention
in proposing that particular name. He pointed out that the
name is not important and can easily be changed -- the idea
is important and must be pursued if the Board of Regents
and the University are to fulfill their obligation to pro-
vide educational opportunities to all students regardless
of their backgrounds and preparation.
Mr. Hug also spoke of the size of the Commission, noting
that the makeup which is proposed results in a rather large
group and perhaps should be adjusted downward. He said the
size is not the important factor -- the idea is that the
Board of Regents must devote some thought as to how to as-
sist those persons who have the basic native intelligence
to proceed with a College education. Attention must be
given to discovering the most effective means of reaching
these students. For some, he said, the Community Colleges
might be the appropriate level; for others, perhaps more
attention needs to be given at the high school level. The
Commission would be in a position to study this matter in
depth and to consult with the people in this State and in
other states to identify the problem areas and to determine
ways in which the University can be most effective.
Mr. Bilbray suggested this proposal be referred to a com-
mittee of the Board of Regents so that details could be
worked out, adding that he did not believe the arbitrary
creation of a commission would be productive.
Mrs. Knudtsen agreed that development of the full scope of
such a commission should be given careful attention but
added that she believed the idea was good and suggested its
creation be approved. She agreed with the concern expressed
about the name.
Dr. Lombardi suggested the name "Commission for Educational
Opportunity" be substituted.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the name be changed to "Commission
for Educational Opportunity". Motion seconded by Dr.
White, carried without dissent.
Mr. Ronzone asked if the Higher Education Advisory Committee
could be requested to perform the function envisioned for
this commission. Mr. Hug stated that he did not believe
the makeup of the HEAC would lend itself to this particular
study in that HEAC is not oriented toward this kind of prob-
lem. Mrs. Knudtsen agreed, citing some of the areas for
which the HEAC was created and some of the functions it has
performed.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the Board proceed with the estab-
lishment of the Commission for Educational Opportunity and
with discussion of its composition. Motion seconded by
Dr. Lombardi.
President Miller stated that he had two concerns related
to this proposal. One was his belief that the problem of
educational opportunity was not restricted to the College
level. In fact, he said, many of the problems encountered
at the College level were directly associated with previous
formal or informal education. An attack on this problem
requires close coordination with other agencies and insti-
tutions. He suggested that the Board undertake a call
for a Statewide commission, not concerned just with the
University of Nevada but with education at all levels with-
in the State.
President Miller said his second concern related to the ac-
tivities of the committee at UNR which has been in existence
for two years and which is concerned with dealing directly
with problems at the Campus level. He suggested that such
a committee, smaller in membership, is more effective be-
cause the problems at each Campus are different.
Dr. Donnelly spoke in support of Mr. Hug's proposal, point-
ing out that the Community Colleges hope to be able to meet
the needs of these educationally disadvantaged students and
such a commission would be useful in helping to identify
problem areas and to assist in developing ways to provide
educational opportunities to this group. He suggested that
the size of the Commission would not be a problem if there
were provision for working subcommittees.
Dr. Zorn stated that he believed the Commission was a worthy
idea. He expressed concern about the size but also comment-
ed that it would be desirable to include representation from
the Spanish speaking population in Southern Nevada.
Mr. Bell expressed support of the idea of the commission,
but suggested that a time limitation of one year be imposed
and a financial ceiling be set.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he endorsed the idea of the
Commission and believed that it would be a worthwhile under-
taking. He added that he shared some of the apprehensions
concerning the size of the group. He also stated that he
did not believe the Commission should be considered as tak-
ing the place of the Campus group which President Miller
referred to; rather, it should contribute some valuable in-
put to assist the Campus groups.
Motion carried without dissent.
Mr. Ronzone moved that this proposal be referred to the
Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet with a request that the
group develop guidelines for the direction of the Commis-
sion and prepare recommendations for its composition, with
a report to be made at the October meeting. Motion second-
ed by Mr. Bilbray.
Discussion of the motion was deferred to permit the meeting to
adjourn for lunch. The Board reconvened in regular session at
1:30 P.M.
25. Graduate Teaching Fellows and Assistants
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May the Board requested
that a "determination for budgeting purposes be made of the
feasibility of changing the function of Graduate Assistants
from one of teaching to one of assisting the Professor in
charge of the classroom." In June the Chancellor's Office
presented a report titled "A Possible Approach to the Change
of Function of Graduate Teaching Fellows or Assistants."
The report was referred to Presidents Zorn and Miller for
their consideration and they were requested to return to
the Board at the August meeting with "reports concerning
the use of Graduate Fellows and Assistants and the feasi-
bility of modifying their function", with the purpose of
possible modification of the 1971-73 budget.
President Zorn commented on the report from UNLV (identified
as Ref. L and filed with permanent minutes), noting that
several Departments at UNLV use Graduate Assistants more
than others. He stated that some adjustments could be made
but UNLV would need time to make the transition. They
would, however, proceed with appropriate steps to satisfy
the need for more supervision of Graduate Students.
President Miller commented on the report from UNR (identi-
fied as Ref. M and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that:
(1) The reports from UNR and UNLV be accepted and further
effort be directed toward the modification of the
function of Graduate Fellows and Assistants and a
complete report and recommendation be developed for
each Campus to be presented to the Board not later
than January 1971 (in order that agreement might be
reached before the 1971-72 Work Program is developed
and before commitments are made to Graduate Students
for 1971-72 employment); and
(2) The Presidents be instructed to make every effort to
insure that for 1970-71 teaching loads of Graduate
Assistants or Fellows are not in excess of 2 courses
per semester, and that adequate faculty supervision
and guidance is provided to these students in their
best interests and the best interests of the under-
graduates they are teaching.
Mr. Seeliger asked that consideration also be given to a
report from the students on how they evaluate the teaching
effectiveness of Graduate Assistants. Miss Del Papa and
Mr. Myers agreed to furnish such a report.
Mr. Hug suggested that this report be furnished to the
October meeting. He also expressed continuing concern
about the function of the Graduate Assistant, stating that
he believed there must be a change in the direction of
Graduate Teaching Assistant, even to giving it top priority
in the budget.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that any change in the budget
request would have to be done immediately and would there-
fore not have the benefit of the President's reports. He
suggested that the students' reports be scheduled for the
October meeting, thereby giving the Presidents the benefit
of this additional input before they submit their reports
in January, and that any change in budget desired be ac-
complished in January before legislative consideration of
the University budget.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the Chancellor's recommendations (1)
and (2) above be approved.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that reports from the students of both
Campuses concerning their evaluation of Graduate Teaching
Assistants be scheduled for the October meeting.
24. Commission for Culturally Deprived Students (continued)
Discussion resumed on Mr. Ronzone's motion that the direc-
tion and composition of the Commission for Educational
Opportunity be developed by the Chancellor's Advisory
Cabinet.
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the discussion, agreeing that
the Advisory Cabinet would, using Mr. Hug's proposal as a
base document, attempt refinements in the scope of the
Commission and develop recommendations for the appoint-
ments. The Board would then be requested to consider at
its October meeting an amended document as to purpose and
function of the Commission and nominations for appointments.
Motion carried without dissent.
26. Authorization to Purchase
Chancellor Humphrey stated that, in view of the fact that
the next scheduled meeting of the Board is not until
October 9, 1970, it is important that a method be available
for the processing of purchases in excess of $5000 which
may be required. He recommended that the Division Heads
be authorized to approve such purchases in excess of $5000
as they consider necessary to the efficient operation of
their Divisions, following the approved bidding procedures
as required by University regulations, with a report of
the pertinent facts to the Board of Regents at the October
meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
27. Annual Educators' Conferences
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $300 each be allocated
to UNR and UNLV, by transfers from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Fund, to provide funds for the luncheons
to be held in connection with the Annual Educators' Con-
ferences scheduled for the Fall.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
28. Wildlands Research Coordination Board
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $800 be made available
to the Wildlands Research Coordination Board from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account to provide funds for
in-state travel and to allow the Board to meet on both
University Campuses and a field trip with the U. S. Forest
Service to Central Nevada.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
29. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the Investment
Advisory Committee meeting of July 10, 1970, as follows:
The Committee met at 12:00 noon in the Hardy Room of the
Jot Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Present were: Committee Members, Dr. Louis Lombardi,
Chairman, Mrs. Molly Knudtsen, Dr. Fred Anderson, Mr.
Albert Seeliger; Public Members, Mr. Julius Bergen and
Mr. Arthur M. Smith, Jr.; Bank Representatives, Mr. Thayer
Bigelow and Mr. Walter Bradley. Also attending were Regent
Harold Jacobsen, Dean Robert C. Weems, Consultant, and
Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey.
A portfolio review as of June 30, 1970 had been mailed to
all members. As of that date Agency 522 had market value
of $6,054,430 and the 1960-70 income was $315,976 or 5.2%.
Mr. Bradley discussed the comparative figures for the en-
dowment portfolio, June 30, 1969 to June 30, 1970, adjusted
for new additions to the fund. This revealed a loss of
$1,184,365 or 17.1%. It was agreed that this loss (com-
pared to Dow Jones averages and other bench marks) was
reasonable. (Copy of report is filed with permanent min-
utes.)
Mr. Bradley distributed copies of the First National Bank's
Investment Policy Statement of July 8, 1970. (Copy of re-
port is filed with permanent minutes.)
Mr. Bradley requested approval of the purchase of $25,000
par value, 8 7/8% J. C. Penney bonds. Mrs. Knudtsen moved
that this purchase be approved, Mr. Seeliger seconded, and
the motion passed unanimously.
It was agreed that the fund's 1/4 interest in the Clay
Peters Building Corporation would be offered for sale at
$100,000 cash and that, subject to sale, membership on the
Board of Directors of the corporation would be requested.
It was noted that additional investments would be necessary
before the Committee's next meeting October 9, 1970, and
that approval would be sought be the Bank, by telephone or
letter.
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
Submitted by Neil D. Humphrey, Chancellor
Secretary
Investment Advisory Committee
Chancellor Humphrey recommended confirmation of the action
of the Committee as reported in the minutes.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
30. Resolutions Concerning Revenue Bond Sale
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the University's bond
counsel (Dawson, Nagel, Sherman & Howard) and the Univer-
sity's bond fiscal advisor (Burrows, Smith and Co.) had
informed the University of Nevada of recent experience at
the University of Utah and Utah State University which
would affect the Board's adoption of resolutions at the
July meeting. At those institutions, which are subject
to a University Securities Act similar to Nevada's and with
similar bond resolutions, it was determined that interest
subsidies provided by the Federal Government could not be
considered income for purposes of coverage of the issue.
The two recent issues by the University of Nevada (Physical
Science, Phase II, UNR, and Education Building, UNLV) have
no such subsidy; however, it is assumed that some future
issues will. He recommended, therefore, that the resolu-
tions previously adopted (#70-3 and #70-4), authorizing the
sale of $1,900,000 UNR revenue bonds for the Physical
Science, Phase II, and the $1,600,000, UNLV revenue bonds
for the Education Building, UNLV, be rescinded and resolu-
tions #70-5 and #70-6 be adopted, subject to staff review.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that resolutions #70-5 and #70-6
have been prepared to include provision for the interest
subsidy on any future issues to be considered for coverage
purposes.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
31. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, DRI
A. Dr. Ward reported that bids were opened July 24, 1970
for drilling, testing and casing ground water test holes
in the Las Vegas-Henderson area.
Drilling and Pumps, Inc. $27,200
P. H. Thompson 22,425
Dr. Ward recommended that the bid of P. H. Thompson be
accepted, noting that funds are available in account
1-6-037-7010. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
B. Dr. Ward reported that the following bids were received
for an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer:
Van Waters & Rogers-Phillips SP90B $ 6,650
Varian Aerograph - Varian AA-5 8,400
Perkin-Elmer - Perkin-Elmer 403 19,375
Dr. Ward noted that the Phillips instrument offered by
Van Waters & Rogers is of foreign manufacture and is
not widely used in similar laboratories. In addition
to the supply part problem attending the service of any
foreign instrument in this country, Dr. Ward stated that
the Phillips instrument does not have as good a history
of satisfactory performance as does Varian Aerograph.
He recommended the bid of Varian Aerograph be accepted.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be ap-
proved.
32. Architectural Competitions, Physical Education Complexes
Chancellor Humphrey reported that information has been re-
ceived from Mr. William Hancock, Secretary to the State
Planning Board, that the competition drawings for the UNR
and UNLV Physical Education Complexes were judged on July
23. The jury selected the solution presented by Selden
and Stewart for the UNR project and the solution presented
by Moffitt and Mc Daniel for the UNLV project. The Board
asked that the solutions be presented for their information
at the October meeting.
33. Lease of Stead Campus Theater
Mr. Pine reported that Mr. Eugene Haydon has presented an
offer to lease the theater at Stead Campus for $150 per
month for a period of one year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, subject to ap-
proval by the Attorney General and by the U. S. Department
of Health, Education and Welfare.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
34. In-State Fee Waivers for Nevada Resident Indians
Dr. Donnelly recalled that in June 1967 the Board establish-
ed a separate category of in-state fee waivers permitting
the allocation of up to 20 resident fee waivers to Nevada
resident Indians. These waivers are not included in the
group of in-state fee waivers which is based upon 3% of the
total student enrollment. Recipients of these fee waivers
must have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average for continu-
ation of this award; however, the review for this purpose
is made at the end of the year rather than at the end of
the first semester.
Dr. Donnelly recommended that 10 such in-state fee waivers
be allocated to Nevada resident Indians for 1970-71 academic
year for Elko Community College. Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended approval.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
35. 1971-73 Biennial Budget Recommendation
Chancellor Humphrey commented on the summary of the 1971-73
Biennial Budget recommendation which had been transmitted
with the agenda. He noted that the budget had been dis-
cussed at length with the individual Division Heads and
in the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet. He noted that ad-
justments had been made in the Division budgets with know-
ledge of interrelationship of the total budget, and atti-
tudes expressed by the Regents at the July meeting when
preliminary figures were reviewed.
Mr. Humphrey stated that several changes had been agreed to
in the July 29 meeting of the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet
but had not been incorporated into the printed document
which had been transmitted to the Board:
(1) Faculty Senates of the 4 Divisions shall be budgeted
at $9000 each for 1971-72 and $10,000 each for 1972-
73. (This represents an increase for UNR and UNLV
of $1500 in 1971-72 and $2500 in 1972-73 and in in-
crease for DRI and CCD of $9000 in 1971-72 and $10,000
in 1972-73.)
(2) Environmental Quality Program in Jointly Administered
Programs of Research and Public Service increased from
$31,800 in 1971-72 and $33,850 in 1972-73 to $50,000
for each year of the biennium.
Incorporating these increases into the budget request re-
sults in slight changes in the requested figures. Chan-
cellor Humphrey distributed a replacement page 22 showing
the changes.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that President Miller, President
Zorn, Director Ward and Director Donnelly have expressed
general concurrence with the total budget request; however,
each of them had certain reservations concerning their
individual Division budgets and were prepared to comment on
this.
Dr. Ward stated that he did concur in the total budget re-
quest and that the staff of DRI understands why the reduc-
tions were made in the requests submitted by the Institute.
He also stated that he and the staff at DRI are pleased and
encouraged that the Chancellor had agreed with the philoso-
phy of requesting State appropriation for DRI programs.
Dr. Zorn expressed concurrence with the total budget request
adding that UNLV can live with the amount requested but
would have serious problems accommodating to any significant
further cuts in the request. He pointed out that careful
attention had been given to the budget request originating
from each Department on Campus and reduction had been neces-
sary in many instances. He expressed concern that further
reductions by the Legislature would seriously inhibit UNLV's
ability to service the student load during the next bien-
nium.
President Miller said he supported the budget request also;
however, he pointed out that it does represent a series of
compromises. He requested consideration of the Board of
two additions to the UNR budget:
(1) $25,000 for each year for professional and support
positions for General University Extension; and
(2) $168,650 additional for the two years of the bi-
ennium to support the initial development of a
greenhouse program in Southern Nevada by the
College of Agriculture.
Chancellor Humphrey commented on the request from the Col-
lege of Agriculture, stating that he could not support a
recommendation for that amount in that he did not believe
the University belonged in this operation if it were not
to be substantially self-supporting. He noted that negoti-
ations were still proceeding on this gift from Garden Farms
and it was not yet clear whether the greenhouse complex
would come to the University.
Mr. Walsh commented on a meeting which has been scheduled
for August 13 to work out additional details on the gift
and to determine if there was a possibility of eliminating
the mortgage. He stated that it appears they will not be
able to do this.
Mrs. Knudtsen expressed concern over this request from the
College of Agriculture, pointing out that Dean Bohmont had
earlier represented this project as being completely self-
supporting. (Note to minutes: Original presentation made
to Board of Regents July 10-11, 1970, Ref. E.)
President Miller stated that he agreed with the Chancel-
lor's recommendation that this not be included in the budget
request but had agreed to present Dean Bohmont's request for
reinstatement to the Board of Regents.
Mr. Bilbray moved that the request for appropriation for
the operation of the greenhouse not be reinstated in the
budget request. Motion seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
with Dr. White opposing.
Dr. Donnelly stated that he supported the budget request as
presented. In commenting on the Community College budget,
he pointed out that it is based on predicted enrollments
which in turn were based on the experience of other states
since Nevada has no historical data to draw from. He added
that he believes the projections to be valid under the
circumstances.
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed Pages 37 and 38 of the budget
document wherein it is proposed that a fee and tuition
structure be tentatively adopted by the Board of Regents
to permit the Presidents to discuss an increased fee
schedule with student government in the Fall.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval of the budget recommendation
as proposed by the Chancellor and endorsed by the Division
Heads, including the two changes agreed upon in Advisory
Cabinet but not printed in the document. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
(Mrs.) Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
08-07-1970