UCCSN Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes
08-26-1949
Volume 6 - Pages 160-183
REGENTS MEETING
August 26-27, 1949
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order
by the Chairman at 9:30 A.M., August 26, 1949, in the office of
the President. Present: Regents Hilliard, Sheerin, Arentz, Ross
and Acting President Parker.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 2-3-4, 1949 be dispensed
with, in view of the fact that each member of the Board had re-
ceived a copy, and that they be approved as submitted; and also
that actions of the Executive Committee on July 12, 1949 and
July 26, 1949, be confirmed.
Gazette reporter Frank Mc Cullough came into the meeting at 9:35
A.M.
President's Informal Report:
A. Lyman Bequest. A provision in the Will of Dr. George D.
Lyman reads as follows:
To the Permanent Endowment Fund of the Mackay School
of Mines of the University of Nevada, in memory of my
father and mother, Dean B. Lyman and Anna Dunlap Lyman,
the sum of $1000.
The matter is now in the hands of the Attorney General of
the State.
B. The old airplane and other junk in the area adjacent to the
new Engineering building have been sold and hauled away. A
total of $185 was realized from these sales.
C. University Publication. Routine work on revision of Univer-
sity publications has been in progress. First copies of the
new catalogue have been received. Proofs of the student
handbook and the Freshman handbook have gone to the State
Printer. Professor Higginbotham is at work on the pictorial
bulletin which he expects to have ready at about mid-year.
D. Administrative Council Meeting. On August 10, a joint meet-
ing of the Administrative Council with representatives of
the athletic interests was held in the President's office.
Mr. Harry Frost, Coach Joe Sheeketski, Mr. George Southworth
and Mr. Bill Blakely attended. Questions of eligibility were
the principal items of discussion. A strong spirit of co-
operation developed during the meeting and it ended on a
decidedly friendly note.
E. Naval Research Contract. Application for the renewal of the
Naval Research Contract on which Dr. Sears has been working,
has been made. A long distance telephone conversation with
the San Francisco Naval office, which handles these research
projects, indicated that there would be no difficulties in
obtaining its renewal for another year.
F. Repair and maintenance work done in the Electrical Engineer-
ing building by student labor was inspected by a representa-
tive of the Building Trades Council of Reno. The informal
understanding between Mr. Horn and the Building Trade Unions
is that maintenance will be handled by our own labor and new
work be handled by outside contractors. The Union inspector
felt that this line had been slightly over-stepped in the
Engineering building. The objectionable work was halted.
Mr. Horn reassured the Union representative as to our desire
to continue our cooperation along the lines which had proved
so satisfactory in the past.
G. The Indian service held its annual Summer School for agents
and teachers at Stewart, Nevada, this year. The Director
of the School requested that the University of Nevada recog-
nize their instruction as being at the College level. Their
curricula and the qualifications of their Instructors were
carefully reviewed here and the desired recognition given.
This was used by them as a basis for requesting credit for
their courses at other Universities where such credit could
be utilized by the student. At a later date certain courses
were given more specific approvals by the appropriate Depart-
ments here. On August 5, I personally visited the School at
Stewart and saw it in operation.
H. All faculty positions for the coming year have been filled
except one, in the Department of Geology. The resignation
of Mr. Prince was received orally only yesterday.
I. Y. W. C. A. Miss Jean Howden, YWCA Secretary, resigned ef-
fective September 1, and her vacancy has not yet been filled.
J. Legislative Council. On August 13, an article in the Nevada
State Journal stated that the State Legislative Council
Bureau was planning to consider University matters and gave
the impression that Dr. Gorman had already met with them.
I made inquiry of Dr. Gorman concerning that and he was kind
enough to call at my office and furnish me with rather com-
plete information regarding his contacts with that body. He
stated most decisively that he had not met with them; and
that he had, in casual conversation with individual members,
suggested that they avoid all muckraking and witch hunting;
but rather study the real needs of the University and plan
for the future instead of worrying about the past. To fur-
ther a better understanding of conditions and needs here, I
have invited the Legislative Council to visit the Campus on
the occasion of their next meeting or at any other convenient
time, with a view to touring the plant and discussing infor-
mally some of the matters on which they feel they need to be
informed if future planning is to be sound and logical. Mr.
Springmeyer called on me here in the office and we had a long
conversation along these same lines.
K. Bevilacquas. The bid of A. Bevilacqua for moving two build-
ings from the Reno Air Base to the Campus was accepted and
approved. About the time that this work was completed, it
was discucered that his cousin, J. Bevilacqua, had done the
job. I have not learned all the reasons why this mistake oc-
curred, but the principal one was undoubtedly the fact that
the two had at one time been in business together, although
they are now conducting similar businesses separately. The
bid originally submitted by A. Bevilacqua was $2100, while
the bid submitted by his cousin, J. Bevilacqua, who did the
job, was higher. Mr. Horn got the cousins, J. Bevilacqua
and his brother, in his office and told them that only $2100
was available for the job. They agreed to accept $2100 in
full payment for doing the work.
L. Senate Housing Bill. Senate Bill 2246, which amends the
National Housing Act, has provisions in which the University
may become deeply interested.
TITLE V -- HOUSING FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,
Section 501:
To assist educational institutions in providing housing
for their students and faculties, this section authorizes
a program of $300,000,000 in loans to educational insti-
tutions for the construction of housing. Such loans
would bear interest at the rate of 2 1/2% per annum, and
would be secured in such manner and repaid in such peri-
od, not exceeding 40 years, as the Administrator deter-
mines. The program would be administered by the Housing
and Home Finance Administrator.
I have wired our 3 representatives in the Congress request-
ing their support and have received communications from each
of them stating his interest and saying that he would do
everything possible to obtain favorable action.
M. Housing - Summer Session - 1949
Manzanita Hall - Normal Capacity - 49 singles
90 regular session
First Term Second Term
Students 34 Students 30
Artemisia Hall - Normal Capacity - 37 singles
100 regular session
First Term Second Term
Students 40 Students 28
Lincoln Hall - Normal Capacity - 125
First Term Second Term
Students 125 Students 125
Highland Terrace Housing Units - Normal Capacity 135
Normal Capacity 1st Term 2nd Term
Dormitory No. 27 Students 40 40 40
Dormitory No. 28 Students 45 45 45
Dormitory No. 30 Students 50 50 50
The capacity of the new Men's Dormitories will be 72 students
Campus Housing Units Trailer Court - Normal Capacity - 35
Students 96 Students 34
Faculty 16 Faculty 1
Couples 112 Couples 35
N. Summer School Enrollment
First Term Second Term
Men 365 Men 341
Women 258 Women 192
Total 623 Total 533
Of the above students, the following are:
First Term Second Term
Under G. I. Bill 203 200
Under Vocational Rehabilitation 14 11
Total 217 211
O. Estimation of Enrollment for Fall, 1949
Actual Fall Guess Fall
1948 1949
New Students
Freshmen - Nevada High School Graduates 299 280
Freshmen - Residents, Out-of-State High
School Graduates 47 30
Freshmen - Non-Residents, Out-of-State
High School Graduates 70 100
Transfers - (Listed as Freshman) 149 150
Old Students
Freshmen (total Freshman - 798) 233 230
Sophomores 443 440
Juniors 280 280
Seniors 169 205
Specials 49 50
Graduates 35 35
Totals 1774 1800
Actual Admits, Fall 1948
Freshmen 416
Transfers 149
Graduates 49
Specials 35
Total 649
Total Nevada enrollment of Nevada Students - School Year
1948-49
Fall 1228
Spring 126
2/1354
677 maximum out-of-state
Maximum out-of-state, allowable 677
Actual out-of-state, Spring 1949 531
146 additional allowable
Actual number of admits as compared with a year ago:
8/28/48 8/26/49
Resident - Nevada High School Graduates 283 249
Resident - Out-of-State H. S. Graduates 35 9
Non-Resident - Out-of-State H. S. Graduates 177 92
Transfers of all classes 96
Specials 9
Foreign 5
Totals 495 446(460)
P. Mapping the Campus. A project for mapping the Campus is
being initiated by the Engineering College. These complete
maps will provide a basis for plotting our utilities, for
future planning, and for other uses.
Q. Old Gymnasium. Professor Martie has requested that the old
Gymnasium be used for Physical Education classes and for
intramural games. He suggested the following policy:
1. That Physical Education classes (men and women) receive
first priority.
2. That second priority go to the intramural program (both
men and women).
3. That the old Gymnasium be used also for Freshman basket-
ball practice.
4. That the regular student body meetings be held in that
building.
Two requests have been submitted in addition to the above,
(1) from Mr. Horn for the continued use of his present
storage facilities, and (2) from the Military Department
for continued use of the Rifle Range in the basement.
Professor Martie has been asked to submit a more definite
and detailed plan for uses as indicated above plus a program
of faculty activity. It is then my intent to delegate to
Professor Martie the entire responsibility for managing the
old Gym and scheduling its use.
Mr. Springmeyer of the Legislative Council Bureau came into the
meeting at 9:36 A.M., during the above Informal Report.
Claims
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously, that the following
lists of claims, approved by the Executive Committee since
the last regular meeting, June 2-3-4, 1949 be approved:
June Claims
List No. 12, Regents Checks, numbered 89-312 to 89-349,
inclusive, for a total of $209,100.87.
List No. 13, State Claims, numbered 89-259 to 89-274,
inclusive, for a total of $24,407.35
July Claims
List No. 1, Regents Checks, numbered 90-1 to 90-24,
inclusive, for a total of $126,966.61.
List No. 1, State Claims, numbered 90-1 to 90-27,
inclusive, for a total of $43,576.82.
Bids
Comptroller Hayden was called in to tabulate bids which were
opened by Chairman Ross, as follows:
Fuel Oil
Bids for oil for the Central Heating Plant for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1949:
Sierra Fuel Company - posted price at time of delivery,
present price $1.90 per barrel f. o. b. Oleum, Calif.
Washoe Wood and Coal Yard - posted price at time of de-
livery. Present price $1.90 per barrel f. o. b. Oakland,
Calif. Present freight rate $1.26 per barrel.
Standard Oil Company - $1.90 to maximum of $1.95 per
barrel f. o. b. Richmond, Calif. Freight rate effective
September 1, 1949, $1.2697 per 42-gallon barrel.
Shell Oil Company - posted price at time of delivery.
Present price $1.70 per barrel f. o. b. Martinez. Pres-
ent freight rate $1.254 per barrel.
Texas Oil Company - no bid.
Richfield Oil Company - posted price at time of delivery.
Present price $1.90 per barrel for heavy fuel; $1.70 per
barrel for Bunker "C", f. o. b. Richmond, Calif. Present
freight rate $1.21867 per barrel.
Associated Oil Company - maximum $1.90 per barrel f. o.
b. Avon, Calif. Present freight rate $1.2187 per barrel.
Union Oil Company - maximum $1.90 per barrel for Indus-
trial Fuel Oil; $1.70 for Bunker, f. o. b. Oleum, Calif.
Present freight rate $1.26945 per barrel.
Reno Press Brick Company - $3.20 per barrel, f. o. b.
University of Nevada.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the above
bids be referred to the Comptroller for further study and
recommendation.
Garbage
For some years past, garbage has been collected by pri-
vate dealers without formal agreement for remuneration
to the University. During July bids were called for and
are submitted as follows:
John I. Armstrong $410
John Iratcabal 301
Caesar Dotta 325
Angelo Steneri 250
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the bid of
Mr. Armstrong be accepted (for Dining Hall).
Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing of the section from Virginia street to the
main Campus on the south side of Lincoln Hall, and the
section on the lower Campus which runs from Ninth Street
to the new Engineering building - Only one bid submitted
as follows:
Isbell Construction Company - "We proposed to grade,
place 2" of crushed gravel and 2" of asphaltic plant-
mix surfacing with seal coat on the roadway from
Evans Avenue to the new Engineer building, an area
30 feet wide by approximately 1,250 feet long, or
an area of approximately 37,500 square feet, for
the sum of 12 cents per square foot."
"Any additional work outside of this are, such as
parking areas or roadway approaches, will be charged
for at the above unit price per square foot."
Action was deferred for study and a visit to the parts
of the Campus concerned.
The President presented a map showing a proposed new
route for the road on the lower Campus, which would not
need to be changed when the Heating Plant is constructed.
Painting
Exterior of the President's house and the inside of the
new Men's Dormitory buildings. The following bids were
submitted:
President's House 1 Coat 2 Coats
Tom Johnson $ 896.40 $1,394.00
C. E. Springer 930.00 1,480.00
Quimby 860.00 1,338.00
Solari & Sons 1,190.00 1,830.00
Men's Dormitories - as per specifications
Tom Johnson $2,890.00
C. E. Springer 3,745.00
Quimby 2,785.00
Solari & Sons 2,992.45
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that consider-
ation be deferred until a visit is made to the buildings
and until Mr. Hayden and Mr. Horn submit their joint
recommendation.
Dining Hall
Purchases were discussed with Mr. Hayden and he stated that
the majority of items are bought locally. The only items
purchased out of town are those that are not stocked by any
local grocery concern. He further stated that all purchases
of food are handled by the Director of the Dining Hall, but
that purchases of equipment are handled by the Comptroller's
office on requisition.
President's Recommendations:
1) University Physician
a) Dr. Lawder. (See minutes of June 2-3-4, 1940.) Dr.
Lawder appeared before the State Medical Examining Board
on August 2, and the Board failed to pass him. He re-
turned to Galesburg and wired on August 11 that he was
no longer interested in the position. Dr. Lawder stated
in a letter dated August 15 that he felt the University
of Nevada should feel obligated to reimburse him for the
examining fee and for the expense of the trip to Reno.
The University is under no legal obligation to reimburse
Dr. Lawder for any part of his expenses. Recommendation
of the President was that he be not reimbursed for the
fee but that he be given an amount equal to the actual
train and Pullman fare, round trip from Galesburg, Il-
linois, to Reno.
Motion by Mr. Arentz, that Dr. Lawder be granted an
amount in lieu of fare, lost with Regents Sheerin and
Arentz voting "aye" and Regents Hilliard and Ross voting
"no".
b) Dr. Fortier. Application of Dr. Q. E. Fortier at Pioche,
Nevada, was presented.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that Dr. Q. E.
Fortier be employed as University Physician under con-
ditions as set forth by the Health Committee, from
September 15, 1949, to June 30, 1950, at a monthly rate
which is 1/12 of $7000, provided Dr. Fortier is licensed
to practice medicine in the State of Nevada.
c) Summer Session Service. There was some discussion about
having the Infirmary open and the Physician on duty dur-
ing the Summer Sessions. It was decided to bring the
matter up at a later meeting of the Board.
2) Standard Oil Scholarship
The Standard Oil Company of California has offered $2000 in
scholarship for University of Nevada students for the coming
school year. These would be awarded through the University
Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the scholar-
ships be accepted, and that conditions on which the awards
are to be made, be approved at a later date.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the Secretary
of the Board be instructed to write a letter of thanks to
the Standard Oil Company.
3) Miscellaneous Gifts
The President announced the following gifts, which have been
received since the last meeting of the Board:
a) J. C. Kinnear of the Kennecott Copper Corporation, New
York, donated $200 to the Student Union Building Fund.
b) Mrs. Edward North of Los Angeles, California made her
annual contribution of $5 toward the Student Union Build-
ing Fund.
c) Mr. Don Segerstrom, publisher of the Sonora (California)
Union Democrat, and University of Nevada Journalism
alumnus, has given an old Washington hand printing press
as an exhibit.
d) Mr. Neal Van Sooy, publisher of the Santa Paula (Cali-
fornia) Chronicle, has given about 50 books in the field
of Journalism.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the above
gifts be accepted and acknowledged.
4) Shrine Circus
The Shriners have held their Shrine Circus in Mackay Stadium
for the past 2 years and have completed the first 2 years of
a project for installing lights in the Stadium sufficient to
illuminate the field for night use. Those installations are
permanent and will be presented to the University.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the lights be
formally accepted when an offer in writing is received from
the Shriners.
5) Plant Engineer - Carl Horn
It was recommended that a Plant Engineer be not employed at
this time, but instead that Mr. Carl Horn be designated as
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds with an increase in
salary to $4800 per year; and that we call upon members of
the faculty or consultants outside the University to handle
special projects which cannot be handled by Mr. Horn.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the above rec-
ommendation be approved.
6) Administrative Assistant
The President stated that there is a need for a man at the
University of Nevada to handle public relations, to assist
students with their publications, to prepare statistical
information of all kinds, with particular attention to its
graphic presentation, for legislative and other uses, and
to serve as a coordinator for the various other agencies
within the University which have public relations functions,
e. g., the news service of the Department of Journalism, the
Extension Services, the athletic news from the Graduate
Manager's office, the Alumni Secretary, etc. The President
recommended Mr. E. G. Morrison of Piedmont, California, for
the position on a 1/2 time basis and presented a chart show-
ing the duties which Mr. Morrison would perform.
The Board recessed at 12:30 noon and was called to order by the
Chairman at 1:45 P.M. Present: Regents Hilliard, Sheerin,
Cahlan, Arentz, Ross; Acting President Parker; Legislative
Counsellor Springmeyer; and Reporter Mc Cullough.
Cutts Will
Attorney General Alan Bible came into the meeting to repre-
sent the Regents in the discussion of the Cutts Will. Mr.
Gordon Harris, Executor of the Estate of Mr. Cutts, Mr. John
Sanford, Attorney for Mr. Harris, and Mr. Ralph Wittenburg,
Attorney for the absent heirs, appeared before the Regents.
Mr. Sanford stated that Mr. Charles F. Cutts had died on
May 7, 1949, leaving two Wills, one dated October 24, 1946
and one dated February 18, 1949. The first Will leaves a
total of $15,000 to relatives, his books to the University
Library, his pictures and ceramics in trust for the Nevada
Art Gallery, and the balance of his possessions to the Uni-
versity of Nevada for a scholarship fund. The second Will
leaves everything to the Nevada Art Gallery.
Mr. Harris told of his close friendship and association with
Mr. Cutts, of his illness and death. He stated that Mr.
Cutts suffered from a heart condition which made it neces-
sary for him to be confined to his bed at times. It was the
feeling of Mr. Harris that possible undue influences had been
exerted upon Mr. Cutts at the time of the signing of the
second Will.
Mr. Wittenburg named the absent heirs and the amounts be-
queathed to them in the first Will. He expressed his doubts
that the second Will was valid.
Mr. Bible reviewed the case, as State Attorney General, from
the papers which had been submitted to him, and said that the
Regents should determine whether they wish to continue in
the contest of the Will or to compromise. He pointed out,
also, that, in his opinion, the statute of 1943 which gave
the Regents authority to accept, in trust, property for the
Nevada Art Gallery, was a very peculiar statute, since it
authorizes the University to accept a deed for land to be
held in trust, provided that no State funds be used for the
purpose of constructing this Art Gallery.
Mr. Ross reviewed the situation, pointing out that the Nevada
Art Gallery is not a part of the University, except that it
holds in trust for the Art Gallery some property which was
deeded to the University under this Act in June 1949. He
pointed out that Dr. Church had indicated that the Nevada Art
Gallery would be willing to have the University receive
$50,000.
Mr. Hilliard, Attorney for Dr. Church and the Nevada Art
Gallery, asked that, if court action is decided upon, the
Nevada Art Gallery be given time to secure another Attorney,
and that he be excused from voting as a Regent, in view of
his dual position.
Mr. Harris, Mr. Sanford and Mr. Wittenburg left the meeting
at 3:45 P.M.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the Regents
discuss a compromise with the Directors of the Nevada Art
Gallery.
Attorney General Bible left the meeting. Saturday, August
27, 10 A.M. was set for a meeting with the Directors of the
Nevada Art Gallery.
The Board recessed at 3:50 P.M. to visit certain buildings and
parts of the Campus in which they were especially interested.
The Regents inspected the new road surface which the State High-
way had completed the day before on the east-west stretch con-
necting University Avenue with Virginia Street immediately south
of Lincoln Hall.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:35
A.M., Saturday, August 27, in the President's office. Present:
All Regents and the Acting President.
Mr. Ross read the following telegram:
Silas E. Ross=
(DLVR BEFORE 930A) CHAIRMAN BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY
OF NEV RENO NEV=
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU REQUESTS BOARD OF REGENTS DEFER
ACTION ON ANY NEW APPOINTMENTS TO EXECUTIVE POSITION UNTIL
THIS BUREAU REPORT ON OPERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
IS COMPLETED=
PETER A BURKE CHAIRMAN=
Mr. Springmeyer came into the meeting at 8:45 A.M.
Mr. Hayden was called in for action on bids (deferred from Friday
meeting).
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the bid of the
Associated Oil Company be accepted.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the bid of Mr.
Quimby be accepted for painting the inside of the 2 new Men's
Dormitories.
Mr. Mc Cullough came into the meeting at 9:50 A.M.
Action on the bid of Isbell Construction Company for the roadways
was postponed, pending further study on the projects.
Nevada Art Gallery
At 10 A.M. the following Directors of the Nevada Art Gallery
met with the Regents: Mrs. Dorothy Dinsmore, Mrs. Minerva
Pierce, Mrs. Maude Taylor, Mr. Earl Ross and Dr. J. E.
Church.
Dr. Church, Chairman, spoke of plans for the Nevada Art Gal-
lery, his long association with Mr. Cutts, and of Mr. Cutts'
interest in the Art Gallery.
He referred to the second Will of Mr. Cutts, saying that he
had advised Mr. Cutts to make definite provision for the
Nevada Art Gallery, and that the second Will was made in the
presence of Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Arrington and himself.
Dr. Church suggested that the building of the Nevada Art
Gallery be planned jointly by the Art Gallery Board and the
Board of Regents, but the fostering of the Art Gallery be
under the Directors of the Art Gallery, selected so that the
Regents have entire confidence in that Board.
Mr. Bible brought up the matter of the veto power of the
Board of Regents, as provided by the Nevada Art Gallery,
saying that it would probably not hold up in court. He
believed that the Board of Regents, in accepting such veto
power, might be going beyond the powers granted them by the
State Constitution.
On behalf of the Board of Regents, Mr. Ross suggested the
following compromise:
1) That the heirs be allowed the amount set forth in the
Will dated October 24, 1946.
2) That the remainder of the cash estate, consisting pri-
marily of stocks and bonds, be equally divided between
the University of Nevada and the Nevada Art Gallery.
3) That the books go to the University Library and the
objects of art be held in trust for the Nevada Art Gal-
lery, in accord with the first Will.
4) That the University has no interest in the property at
643 Ralston Street.
A vote by the members of the Board of Directors of the Nevada
Art Gallery present was unanimously in favor of accepting the
compromise, and constituting a majority of the Board, the
compromise was declared accepted.
The suggestion was made by Mrs. Pierce that, in awarding the
scholarships from the Cutts Scholarship Fund, preference be
given to students who show promise in Art.
The members of the Board of Directors of the Nevada Art Gal-
lery left the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the Regents ac-
cept compromise and direct the Attorney General to forego
any contest of the Will.
Mr. Bible left at 11:25 A.M.
President's Recommendations (continued):
7) Dr. Paul H. Jensen - Student tour
Acting President Parker circulated a letter to the Regents
which Dr. Jensen had written explaining his proposal that
a conducted tour of Europe be arranged for next Summer.
At 11:35 A.M., Dr. Jensen appeared to present his plan in
person, as follows:
1. Tour to Western Europe: Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and Great Britain.
2. Will leave Reno June 15, 1950 and return September 1,
1950.
3. Cost of tour for each student - $775.
4. At least a high school diploma required for tour.
5. The University should give from 6 to 8 hours of semes-
ter credits for the tour.
6. Each student to pay tuition.
7. Director to be paid expenses and salary.
8. One lady to be Dean of Women with expenses paid, no
salary.
9. Each student will be required to write extensively on
the findings of each day.
10. Classes will be held on bus and ship conducted by the
Director.
11. One week will be spent as Haslev College near Copen-
hagen. Professors from the University of Copenhagen
will lecture in English on Literature, History, Cul-
ture, Agriculture, Home Economics and Art.
12. Bus in Europe will be provided by my brother, Walter
H. Jensen, who is with General Motors. The following
will be painted on bus: University of Nevada, Reno,
Nevada, U. S. A.
13. Every attempt will be made to stay in private homes so
the students may learn how people really live in other
countries. Many of my friends with the United Nations
will assist in this task.
14. The tour should be limited to 35 or fewer students.
15. Such a tour would give the University of Nevada local,
State, national and international publicity of the
highest quality. Every person and organization in
Reno and the State of Nevada will be happy to support
such an undertaking.
16. Daily reports would be sent to the newspapers of the
State during the tour. A final written report will
be made to the Board of Regents and the President of
the University of Nevada.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the President
be authorized to proceed with plans for such a tour, that
he give it the necessary publicity, and, if there is suf-
ficient interest, to place the project on the agenda for
a later meeting of the Board.
8) ROTC - Air Force
Since the total of students who will take ROTC work is not
sufficient to justify the continued maintenance of the two
Air Force courses and the one Army course which have been
presented during the past two years, it appears that the
Air Force will withdraw both of its courses.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the President
be authorized to complete final negotiations, subject to
the approval of the Executive Committee, including abroga-
tion of existing contracts and agreements which are neces-
sary to accomplish the withdrawals which are eventually
agreed upon and recommended to this University by the
Military authorities.
9) ROTC - Basic Students
President Parker presented a letter from Col. Smee stating
that it is the practice of the Department of the Army to
secure from all students entering advanced courses of ROTC
a statement that the student is not now and has never been
a member of any organization of group seeking to alter the
form of government of the United States by unconstitutional
means.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that, in view of the
fact that the basic course is a required course, no such
statement be required of basic students here.
10) Printing
The appropriation available for University printing by the
State Printer was set at $15,000 for the present biennium
by the 1949 Legislature. This makes unnecessary the full
time use of certain printing equipment now being operated
by the University to supplement the work done at the State
Printing Office.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that disposition of
the printing equipment be delegated to the President, sub-
ject to the approval of the Executive Committee of the
Regents, but that the services of a full time operator be
dispensed with.
11) Director of Public Relations
Referring to item No. 6 (see page 167), the appointment of
Mr. E. G. Morrison as Administrative Assistant was discuss-
ed.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that action be
postponed, pending further study.
12) New Dormitories
Remodeling of the buildings moved from the Reno Air Base
for Dormitory use is expected to be completed in time for
the opening of the Fall semester.
Latest estimate of Mr. Horn was presented as follows:
Cost of buildings $ 528.00
Footings, piers, flat slab work 3,858.04
Extras (plumbing, grading, etc.) 2,062.01
Moving buildings from Air Base 2,100.00
Other expenses estimated, such as
Heating Plant, carpentry, side-
walks, etc, bring the total to $47,155.85
Income:
Reserved for remodeling $20,000.00
Additional money allotted 13,000.00
$33,000.00
Balance needed to complete project $14,155.85
By unanimous agreement, the above estimate was accepted, and
authority was given to proceed with the work in getting the
Dormitory buildings ready for occupancy.
13) Duplicating Room
The basement of Morrill Hall and a basement room in the
Journalism building were visited and approved as suitable
quarters for the various duplicating machines now in the
President's office.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that $100 be appro-
priated for repair of a room for the duplicating equipment,
in additon to the $10 which is available from the budget of
the Buildings and Grounds Department.
14) President's Home
Painting and other routine maintenance work at the Presi-
dent's home was authorized by the Executive Committee in
the amount of $400. Upon inspection by the Chairman of the
Property Committee of the Board, it was evident that an
additional $200 would be necessary for such work as is
needed to keep the property in livable condition.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that an additional
$200 be appropriated for this purpose.
Since there is no laundry equipment in the President's home,
motion by Sheerin passed unanimously that an automatic
dryer be purchased at this time for not over $219 and that a
washing machine and mangle be added at a later date as need-
ed by the occupants.
15) Dean Palmer - State Board of Registered Professional Engi-
neers
When Dean Palmer assumed his present duties as Dean of the
College of Engineering, he was appointed by the Governor to
the position of Secretary of the State Board of Registered
Professional Engineers. A letter was presented from Dean
Palmer asking approval of the Board in continuing in that
office for an indefinite period.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that permission be
granted to Dean Palmer, as requested.
16) Summer School Graduating Class
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that the following
list of prospective graduates, who completed their work at
the Summer Session of 1949, be approved, subject to the rec-
ommendation of the general faculty, and that those so ap-
proved be granted the indicated degrees and diplomas. (See
page 199.)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Julia Verna Baker Ida Leer
Woodrow Wilson Cook Alphonsine Liotard
Lowell J. Cox Gerald Fred Lokke
Emery Jerome De Rushia John Jay Murphy
Robert Warren Gibson Samuel Maurice Osgood
Marilyn Hansen Griswold Marvin E. Picollo
Gordon Leslie Hawkins Lois C. Post
Galen P. Hopkins William Richard Trathen
Noel William Johnson
Bachelor of Science
Arthur James Bell Carl Maurice Robinson
Eli Evasovic Lois Hitchens Stewart
Raymond A. Mc Guire
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Fred Alexander Joice Robert Alfred Smith
Candidate for Teacher's Normal School Diploma
Martha Trulove Goble
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science
Lyle O. Mc Cartney
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Gordon Norris Boyer William M. Gerathty
Clark G. Dillon Kristian Tonning
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
John Choy
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Wallace Oliver Birdsall
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Robert Blanchard Jones Tetsuo Roy Nojima
17) Code
The President suggested that a more complete Code governing
policy and procedure in all Departments of the University
would be helpful to all concerned, and added that members
of the Board, in informal discussion, had recognized the
need for such a Code.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that the compilation
of such a Code by the President be approved and authorized.
Political activities policy for inclusion in the Code was
discussed.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that action on the
political activities policy be deferred for consideration
at the next meeting of the Board.
The Board recessed at 12:15 noon and was called to order at 1:20
P.M. by the Chairman, with all Regents, Acting President and Mr.
Springmeyer present.
18) Orr Ditch
A letter from Dr. Church was presented, asking the Regents
to take steps to make the Orr Ditch less of a hazard for
small children.
The letter was referred to the President for recommendation
at the next meeting of the Board.
19) Scholarship
Because the list of probations, suspensions and disqualifi-
cations issued by the Administrative Council at the close of
the 1949-50 school year was the largest in history, it has
caused much concern, and study is being given to the whole
situation.
Unanimous approval was given for the continuation of re-
search on a revised plan for entrance requirements to the
University.
20) Dormitories
Statements by the Dean of Women and the Dean of Men were
distributed showing estimated income and expenditures for
the coming academic year. The Dean of Men recommended that
rates in the new Men's Dormitories on the north rim of the
Stadium be set at the same figure as for the Dormitories at
Highland Terrace. The President pointed out that this would
undoubtedly result in a small loss.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that the rates be
set for the coming semester at the same figure as those for
Highland Terrace, the second semester's rate to be set after
figures have been submitted by the Comptroller, showing
actual costs and income.
Budgets for the Women's Dormitories and the Men's Dormito-
ries, as submitted by Deans Mobley and Griffin, for 1949-50,
were unanimously approved.
21) Walter S. Palmer, Sr. Salary
A letter from Walter S. Palmer was presented in which he
asked the Board to reconsider his salary as set by the Board
of Regents at their meeting of June 2-3-4, 1949, at $6420
per year.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the salary for
Walter S. Palmer be set at $6640, effective July 1, 1949,
1/2 from general University funds and 1/2 from State Analyt-
ical Laboratory Funds.
22) Faculty Pay
The current system of salary payment to faculty members in
10 monthly installments has not proved entirely satisfac-
tory. The President, after conferences with the Comptrol-
ler, 2 of the Deans, the Chairman of the Faculty Advisory
Committee, the President of the A. A. U. P. and various
other members of the faculty and administrative staff, rec-
ommended the following policy:
(1) That the first year of service for any faculty member
be contracted for at a yearly rate for a year ending
June 30 and payable in an appropriate number of month-
ly installments which shall be determined by agreement
with the members concerned. As most of the new members
begin their year about September 1, 10 installments
would be appropriate.
(2) For the second and all subsequent years, all faculty
members be employed at a specific annual rate payable
in 12 monthly installments. As for the first year of
employment, the contract year for all subsequent years
shall coincide with the fiscal year and end June 30.
(3) That all possible conditions governing employment, such
as tenure, retirement, health insurance, industrial
insurance, consulting privileges, office hours, leave,
responsibilities for Summer School, teaching load and
manner of salary payments, be embodied in the new Code.
(4) That the agreements between the University and the mem-
bers of its faculty and staff be more formal and spe-
cific in regard to terms of employment such as rate,
duration, tenure (when appropriate), etc. This para-
graph applies primarily to matters which apply to the
individual case and which cannot be included in the new
Code. It refers also to raises, the date they are
effective and (where appropriate) their duration. A
cost-of-living bonus, for example, should be distin-
guished from a permanent raise. Each fiscal year
should have its new contract which should leave open
no possibility of inferences regarding salary years
extending beyond the close of the fiscal year, June
30.
Motion by Mr. Cahlan passed unanimously that the above
recommendation be accepted.
Reporter Mc Cullough came into the meeting at 2:15 P.M.
23) Salary Readjustment
(See minutes of August 2, 1949.) Adjustments were made to
faculty members whose contract year began at some date other
than July 1, as recommended by the Comptroller, on the basis
of the amount of their beginning salary. It has now been
requested that consideration be given to readjustments based
on salaries current 2 years ago.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed, with Regents Sheerin, Arentz
and Hilliard voting "aye" and with Regent Ross voting "no",
that this plan for salary adjustments as recommended by the
Advisory Council, the Comptroller, Dean Wood, Dean Palmer
and other faculty members, be made, based on salaries cur-
rent 2 years ago.
Regent Ross stated that until such time as the minutes of
the previous action of the Board have been reviewed and Dr.
Gorman given a chance to explain the recommendation, if he
cares to, his vote is "no".
24) Insurance
A survey of steam boilers, pressure tanks and hot water
storage systems has been completed by the Comptroller and
recommendations for 3-year insurance coverage at a cost of
$2,395.61 was submitted.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that insurance
be carried as recommended and the policy secured through
the proper channels.
25) Registrar
The President reviewed the present set-up in the Registrar's
office and the Admissions office, pointing out that Mrs.
Rhodes is nearing retirement age, and that, looking to the
future, some steps should be taken to combine the two of-
fices under one Head, as is the case in most Universities.
Mr. Clarence Byrd and Dr. M. W. Deming were suggested as
successors to Mrs. Rhodes, who would be kept on in some
capacity until her retirement.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed that the matter be deferred
until the next meeting of the Board.
Motion by Mr. Hilliard lost by majority vote that the vote
on item 25 - Registrar - be reconsidered.
26) Housing Authority Dormitories
A letter was presented addressed to the Comptroller by Mr.
James E. Baker, Executive Director of the City of Reno
Housing Authority, in which a request was made for the Uni-
versity to consider changing the rentals of Dormitories
from the present $1116 per year to $1177, in view of the
increase in tax rates which the Housing Authority must pay.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the request be
granted.
Regent Cahlan left at 3:25 to catch a plane.
27) Curator
At the meeting on June 2-3-4, 1949 Perry W. Hayden was
named Curator, effective July 1, 1949.
Motion by Mr Hilliard passed unanimously that the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Perry W. Hayden, Curator, be and hereby
is authorized to sign all monthly reports or forms in
connection with the permission of this University to
use tax free alcohol for scientific purposes and that
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Alcohol
Tax Unit of the Treasury Department's Internal Revenue
Services at San Francisco in accord with the instruc-
tions in their letter of August 25, 1949 (14-315).
28) Paving
Bill in the amount of $4,035.60 was presented for approval
of the Regents.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the bill from
the City of Reno, Nevada, in the amount of $4,035.60 to
cover special paving assessment on Seventh Street from
Valley Road to Alameda Avenue, be approved in Chapter 263,
Section 1, 1949 Statutes of Nevada.
Personnel Recommendations:
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the following
recommendations, 1-22, inclusive, be approved:
Library
1) That, effective September 15, 1949, Sibylla Andrews
Gibson be appointed as Loan Librarian at a salary of
$2800 per year.
Animal Husbandry
2) That, effective September 1, 1949, Charles C. Adams,
Jr., be appointed as Assistant Professor at a salary
of $4000 for the academic year, 1949-50, in the place
of V. E. Scott.
Biology
3) That, effective September 1, 1949, the resignation of
E. W. Lowrance, Associate Professor, be accepted. Dr.
Lowrance has accepted a position at the University of
South Dakota.
4) That, effective September 1, 1949, Dennis H. Hall be
appointed as temporary Instructor at a salary of $3200
for the academic year, 1949-50, to replace Dr. Cooney.
5) That, effective September 1, 1949, Lowell L. Jones be
appointed as Lecturer at a salary of $4000 for the aca-
demic year, 1949-50, to teach the courses formerly
taught by Dr. Lowrance.
Chemistry
6) That, effective September 1, 1949, Joe E. Moore be ap-
pointed as Teaching Fellow on a 1/3-time basis at a
salary of $70 per month, with freedom from tuition and
general University fees in the Department, for the
academic year, 1949-50.
7) That, effective September 1, 1949, Warren Adams be ap-
pointed as Teaching Fellow on a 1/3-time basis at a
salary of $70 per month, with freedom from tuition
and general University fees in the Department, for the
academic year, 1949-50.
Economics, Business Administration and Sociology
8) That, effective September 1, 1949, the resignation of
Leonard E. Chadwick, Assistant Professor, be accepted.
Mr. Chadwick has been on leave from the University
since July 1, 1945, working toward an advanced degree.
9) That, effective September 1, 1949, Walter S. Palmer,
Jr., be appointed as part-time Lecturer in Business
Administration for the Fall semester 1949, at a salary
of $1000 for the semester, to teach classes which would
have been taken over by Mr. Chadwick.
Mathematics
10) That, effective September 1, 1949, Garner Mc Crossen
be appointed as Instructor at a salary of $3000 for the
academic year, 1949-50, in the place of Dr. Martin who
is not returning.
11) That, effective September 1, 1949, John Chamberlin be
appointed as Assistant at a salary of $550 for the Fall
semester, 1949.
12) That, effective September 1, 1949, Mrs. Ruth Van Dyke
be reappointed as Assistant at a salary of $2400 for
the academic year, 1949-50.
13) That, effective September 1, 1949, Mrs. Margaret
Williams be reappointed as Assistant at a salary of
$750 for the academic year, 1949-50.
Civil Engineering
14) That, effective September 1, 1949, John Bonell be ap-
pointed as Assistant Professor at a salary of $4400
for the academic year, 1949-50.
Geography
15) That, effective September 1, 1949, Harold A. Classen be
appointed as Instructor at a salary of $3400 for the
academic year, 1949-50.
Mining and Metallurgy
16) That, effective September 1, 1949, Roy E. Swift be ap-
pointed as Assistant Professor at a salary of $3600 for
the academic year, 1949-50.
17) That, effective July 1, 1949, the salary of Claude
Hammond, Instructor in Metallurgy and Assistant in the
State Analytical Laboratory, be increased $250 per year
from State Analytical Laboratory Funds, in addition to
the salary increase of $200 per year from teaching funds
granted to him at the June meeting of the Board.
Food and Drugs and Weights and Measures
18) That, for the month of October, 1949, A. J. Rafael,
Inspector, be granted a leave of absence, without pay,
in order that he might serve with the State Board of
Pharmacy for that month.
19) That, effective July 1, 1949, Darrell Lemaire, part-time
Chemist, be increased in salary from $125 to $150 per
month.
20) That, effective July 1, 1949, Henrietta Christiansen,
part-time Laboratory Helper, be increased in salary from
$35 to $50 per month.
21) That, effective July 1, 1949, Robert Cole, part-time
Janitor, be increased in salary from $75 to $90 per
month.
22) That, effective September 1, 1949, Darrell Lemaire be
appointed as full-time Chemist at a salary of $3600 per
year.
Board of Control - Agricultural Experiment Station
The Board recessed at 3:55 P.M. as a Board of Regents and
met as a Board of Control for the Agricultural Experiment
Station to consider the following recommendations:
1) That, Frank B. Headley be designated as Acting Superin-
tendent of the Newlands Field Station at Fallon, ef-
fective September 1, 1949, with no change in salary
status.
2) That J. H. Robertson, Associate Professor of Agronomy
and Range Management in the College of Agriculture, be
given the title in addition of Associate in Range
Management in the Agricultural Experiment Station in
recognition of his part-time research with that Depart-
ment, with no change in salary status.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the above
recommendations, 1 and 2, be approved.
The Board adjourned as a Board of Control for the Agricultural
Experiment Station and reconvened as a Board of Regents.
Mr. John Burns, reporter for the Nevada State Journal, came into
the meeting at 3:40 P.M.
The Comptroller was called in to present financial statements and
budgets, as follows:
1 - Estimated income and expenditures for biennium 7/1/49-6/30/51
for Public Service Funds.
2 - Estimated income and expenditures for biennium 7/1/49-6/30/51
for General University Funds
3 - Estimated operating expense for the University for the bien-
nium 7/1/49-6/30/51.
Salary Increases
Motion by Mr. Hilliard passed unanimously that the following sal-
ary increases be approved, effective July 1, 1949:
Inc Inc
from not fm
Present Gen Gen Proposed
Name Title Salary Funds Funds Salary
a. Chemistry Storeroom
Fink, Fred Storekeeper $2460 $240 $2700
b. Library
Johnson, Clare L. Cataloguer 3000 300 3300
Mershon, Georgia Loan Librarian 2700 300 3000
Enck, Julia H. Asst. Cataloguer 2700 300 3000
Noble, Mary K. Clerical Asst. 1920 180 2100
Holmes, Edith Order Librarian 3000 300 3300
c. Buildings and Grounds
Rickabaugh, Chas. Carpenter 3000 300 3300
Preuss, Herbert Greenhouse 2760 240 $ 60 3060
Rosasco, J. R. Gr. Foreman 2880 300 3180
Mullen, James Ht. Plant Fr. 2880 300 3180
Matthews, Claude Ht. Plant 2880 300 3180
Tait, Ray Ht. Plant 2880 300 3180
Harrington, G. A. Ht. Plant 2160 240 2400
Ehlo, Charles Ht. Plant 2160 240 2400
Chase, Louis Plumber 2880 300 3180
Lambright, A. C. Bus Driver 2400 180 2580
Moss, Wm. A. Watchman 2160 240 2400
Moyer, M. L. Watchman 2160 240 2400
Gallagher, Frank Clark F. Maint. 2880 120 3000
Strasdin, M. Clark F. Maint. 2880 120 3000
Marker, H. C. Chism Tr. Maint. 2880 120 3000
Raffetto, P. Power Mower 2496 156 2652
Ferretto, J. Power Mower 2496 156 2652
Tachino, L. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Didousis, L. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Rosasco, G. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Rosasco, B. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Crow, J. W. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Cox, Arthur Policeman 2400* 180 2580
Capurro, Joe Lawn 2184 156 2340
Smaston, Tom Lawn 2184 156 2340
Welch, J. P. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Whie Lawn 2184 156 2340
Feretto, F. D. Lawn 2184 156 2340
Wilson, Mrs. M. Janitress 2160 240 2400
Kelly, Mrs. May Janitress 2160 240 2400
Fletcher, Mr. Janitor 2160 240 2400
Fuller, E. B. Janitor 2160 240 2400
Boland, Clara Janitress 2160 240 2400
Dickson, Nellie Janitress 2160 240 2400
Heehs, Gertrude Janitress 2160 240 2400
Bailey, Annie Janitress 2160 240 2400
Knicke, Ed. Janitor 2160 240 2400
Hartman, Mrs. Ada Janitress 2160 240 2400
Larena, Nick Janitor 2160 240 2400
Hill, Mrs. Sophia Janitress 2160 240 2400
Steneri, Mary Janitress 2160 240 2400
Fletcher, Mrs. Janitress 2160 240 2400
Backman, A. M. Janitress 2160 240 2400
Devenzeni, Mrs. Janitress 2160 240 2400
Peck, Henry C. Janitor 2160 240 2400
Brady, Henry C. Janitor 2160 240 2400
Bell, Arthur Janitor 1080 120 1200
**Fletcher, Mrs. Janitress 1080* 120 1200
Marker, Ella Janitress 1080* 120 1200
Truex, R. E. Janitor 2160 240 2400
New Bur. of Mines Janitor 2400* 2400
Total $129,072$10,692 $141,024
$6,960* $1,260
*New Funds
**Replacement for President's house
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the following salary
increases be granted to members of the central clerical staff,
effective July 1, 1949:
Terry, Alice Secretary $3300 $300 $3600
Romano, Esther Clerk 3000 300 3300
Steiner, Adelaide Clerk 3000 300 3300
Moulton, Mary Clerk 2400 300 2700
Yori, Genevieve Clerk 2400 120 2520
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the following salary
increases be approved from Public Service Funds, effective July
1, 1949:
Inc Inc
from not fm
Present P. S. P. S.Proposed
Name Title Salary Funds Funds Salary
a. Veterinary Control
Records, Edw. Director $4800 $400 $400 $5600
Hilden, Agnes Lab. Tech. 3000 300 3300
Avansino, Shirley Steno 2040 300 2340
(to be granted $5 per month each 6 months during biennium)
b. Bureau of Mines
Couch, B. F. Secty. & Instr. 3810 180 100 4090
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the following salary
increases be approved for County Extension workers, effective
July 1, 1949:
Present Proposed
Name Salary Increase Salary
Churchill
York, Charles R. $4020 $300 $4320
Berry, Lena H. 3600 600 4200
Saval, Dolores 2220 30 2250
Clark
Wittwer, John H. 4740 460 5200
Davis, Lynn H. 3200 400 3600
Mc Cann, Patricia 2280 30 2310
Clark-Lincoln
Zimmerman, J. Hazel 3840 360 4200
Douglas-Ormsby
Anker, Leonard A. 3720 360 4080
Hailand, Frances 3240 240 3480
Douglas
White, Ann 1980 60 2040
Elko
Menke, Mark W. 4200 720 4920
Asst. Agent (4 mos) 1160 40 1200
Spezia, Rose 3240 480 3720
Cox, Dorothy 2280 120 2400
Esmeralda-Nye-Lander
Jensen, James G. 3540 480 4020
Clerk 2100 30 2130
Eureka-White Pine
Helphinstine, Wm. N. 4060 380 4440
Humboldt-Lander
Day, J. Kirk 3660 400 4060
Brown, Helen 2160 30 2190
Lincoln
Bunker, Ferren W. 3720 300 4020
Phillips, Romona 1980 30 2010
Lyon
Gardella, Louie A. 4060 500 4560
Elder, Madge 2940 660 3600
Bookman, Louise 1980 60 2040
Pershing
Batchelder, Fred G. 3720 300 4020
Talcott, Ann 1860 90 1950
Washoe
Albright, Archie R. 4260 360 4620
Mc Cartney, Lyle 3000 300 3300
Hayes, M. Gertrude 3960 240 4200
Mason, Venita 2340 180 2520
White Pine
Whelan, Robert J. 3000 540 3540
Cahill, Joyce 1920 90 2010
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the following sal-
ary increases for Agricultural Extension staff be approved, ef-
fective July 1, 1949:
Creel, Cecil W.
(70% Ext-30% College)
(To Sept. 1, 1949)
(Ext 100%-Sept. 1, 1949) $6300 $ 900 $7200
Byrd, Clarence E.
(66 2/3% Ext 33 1/3%)
(College to Sept. 1)
(100% Ext-Sept. 1, 1949) 4500 1080 5580
Grossholtz, Marie 3000 300 3300
Knippenberg, Edna
(July & Aug. 100%)
(Coll. Agr.)
(100% Ext-Sept. 1) 2130 120 2250
Whitehouse, Beulah 2010 120 2130
King, Ethel 2160 240 2400
Higginbotham, A. L.
(20% Ext-80% Journ.) 6132 508 6640
Champagne, Edna 2190 120 2310
Buckman, T. E. 5040 720 5760
Griffin, Margaret M. 4560 720 5280
Rice, Penelope (p/t) 180 120 300
Proebstel, Lois 2250 120 2370
Maloney, Paul 4920 720 5640
Reed, A. J. 4380 680 5060
Drummond, Don
(50% Ext-50% St.
Fire Board) 4000 600 4600
Patti, John 2400 600 3000
Schulz, Otto R. 4920 680 5600
Upson, Elsie (p/t) 1095 60 1155
Steinheimer, Ada 2070 120 2190
E. E. Wittwer's Successor
(20% Ext-to Sept. 1)
100% Coll of Agr Sept. 1) 5760 660 6420
Successor (10 Mo. Sept. 1) 3250
L. E. Cline & Successor 4260 740 5000
Agricultural Extension Budget was presented.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin that the budget be accepted, passed by
roll call vote, with Regents Hilliard, Sheerin and Ross voting
"aye" and Regent Arentz voting "no".
Road on lower Campus was discussed further, with Mr. Horn pres-
ent, who estimated that around 600 cars go in and out of the area
per day, and advised road fill if paving is not done. Mr. Horn
estimated that the program under consideration would cost about
$6000 and the President thereupon withdrew his recommendation for
this project.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the matter of road
repair be tabled.
Old Business
Regent Arentz presented the matter of the status of the
Mackay School of Mines, stating that he feels it is losing
prestige in its present situation.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that the University
Administration study the correspondence on file, as well as
investigate the situation here, and also learn what is being
done in other Universities and Colleges as regards the Mining
Division.
Mr. L. E. Cline
A letter was presented from Mr. L. E. Cline asking the Re-
gents to reconsider their previous action (see minutes of
June 2-3-4, 1949) regarding his retirement pay.
Motion by Mr. Arentz passed unanimously that Mr. Cline be
allowed full retirement benefit, that is, 1/3 of his salary
for the last 5 years, retroactive to July 1, 1949.
Mrs. F. W. Wilson asked that further consideration be given to
her request for salary of F. W. Wilson in lieu of leave of ab-
sence, as noted in following letter:
June 5, 1947
Professor F. W. Wilson
College of Agriculture
University of Nevada
Dear Professor Wilson:
Pursuant to our oral conversation today, this is my assurance
to you that your appointment of Animal Husbandry and Chairman
of the Department of Animal Husbandry is on academic tenure
until normal retirement for age and at the appropriate time
when requested by you, I will recommend to the Board of
Regents that you be given a semester's leave of absence on
full pay.
Yours very truly,
/s/ John O. Moseley
President
Motion by Mr. Sheerin passed unanimously that the Regents
stand by their former decision - that the request is not
in line with University policy and, therefore, be not
granted.
Mr. Springmeyer addressed the meeting, saying that he was highly
pleased with the advance in business practice of the University
evidenced by this 2-day meeting. He expressed his regret that
the telegram had been sent by a member of Legislative Counsel
Bureau (see page 168) and offered any help that the Bureau might
be able to give to the University Administration.
The meeting adjourned and the next meeting was set for sometime
in November at the call of the Chairman.