September 5-6, 1991
09-05-1991
Pages 95-140
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
September 5-6, 1991
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 231, Truckee
Meadows Community College, Reno.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Supervisor of Academic
Affairs
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Larry Goodnight (WNCC), Candace Kant (CCSN), Ed Nickel (NNCC),
Lonnie Pippin (DRI), Elizabeth Raymond (UNR), Lori Temple (UNLV),
Acting Chairman Becky Seibert (Unit) and Student Association
Officers.
Chairman Carolyn M. Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:50
A.M. Thursday, September 5, 1991, with all Regents present
except Regents Berkley, Foley, Hammargren and Whitley.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held June
27-28, 1991 and minutes of the special meeting held
August 1, 1991.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved an extension of sick leave for Deborah
Elliott-Martin, College of Agriculture at UNR.
(4) Approved a second year of leave of absence without
pay for Dr. Mohamed Yousef, Department of Biological
Sciences at UNLV, for the 1991-92 academic year.
(5) Approved an Advisory Board for the Information Science
Research Institute in the College of Engineering at
UNLV. This Board would provide aid and guidance to
the Institute and College in developing needed pro-
grams. Initial members would be as follows:
Barbara Cerny, Washington, D. C.
George Nagy, Troy, New York
Richard Casey, San Jose, California
Michael O'Donnell, Chicago, Illinois
Maria Zemonkova, Washington, D. C.
(6) Approved Emeritus status for Dr. Wilbur S. Shepperson,
Emeritus Professor of History at UNR, to be effective
August 1, 1991.
(7) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Division of
Environmental Protection of the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: February 28, 1991 to September
30, 1993
Amount : $63,500 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide studies, surveys
and investigations in accomplish-
ing the purposes of the Water
Pollution Control Program.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Division of
Environmental Protection of the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: January 1, 1991 to September
30, 1992
Amount : $43,500 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide studies, surveys
and investigations in accomplish-
ing the purposes of the Water
Pollution Control Program.
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Division of
Environmental Protection of the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: April 1, 1991 to September 30,
1992
Amount : $25,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide studies, surveys
and investigations in accomplish-
ing the purposes of the Water
Pollution Control Program.
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Commis-
sion on Economic Development (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through October 15, 1991
Amount : $2,500 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to access, extract and provide
to the Commission selected materi-
als from a statistical data bank
within the Division of Water Plan-
ning for use by the Commission.
E. UNS Board of Regents and Washoe High School
(Lease Agreement)
Effective Date: August 30, 1991 through June 30,
1992
Amount : None
Purpose : Lease of UNR building at 5600 Fox
Avenue in Stead to Washoe High
School for classroom space.
F. UNS Board of Regents and the City of Reno (Water
Rights Deed)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $10 to Board
Purpose : Board to grant Deed to divert from
the Truckee River and its tribu-
taries the water appurtenant to
land on UNR property (Mackay Sta-
dium Expansion) to the City of
Reno.
G. UNS Board of Regents/UNR Psychology Department and
the Nevada Department of Human Resources Division
of Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation/Sierra
Developmental Center (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992
Amount : $9360 maximum to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide one or more Psy-
chology Doctoral Candidate stu-
dents to Sierra Developmental
Center to provide full range of
psychological services.
H. UNS Board of Regents/UNR School of Social Work and
the Nevada Department of Human Resources Division
of Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation (Inter-
local Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992
Amount : $36,949 maximum to UNR
Purpose : UNR's Coordinator of Field Educa-
tion to serve as academic coordi-
nator and field education super-
visor of social work students at
MHMR's Mental Health Institute.
I. UNS Board of Regents/UNR Department of Psychiatry
and the Nevada Department of Human Resources
Division of Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992
Amount : $192,900 maximum to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide psychiatric cover-
age to Rural Clinics offices in
Elko, Fallon, Yerington, Carson
City, Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville and
Fernley on a regular basis.
J. UNS Board of Regents/UNR Department of Psychology
and the Nevada Department of Human Resources
Division of Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1992
Amount : $90,000 maximum to be added to
original contract for continua-
tion of services (for total of
$146,128.80)
Purpose : UNR's Director of Behavior Analy-
sis Specialization will supervise
and coordinate certain services
provided to the clients of MHMR's
Sierra Development Center.
K. UNS Board of Regents/UNR Department of Psychology
and the Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, Inc.
(Susanville, California) (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: August 1, 1991 through June 30,
1992
Amount : $13,200 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide one Psychology
Doctoral Candidate Intern to
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics,
Inc.
L. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV Department of Public
Safety, University Police Dispatch and Nevada
Department of Parole and Probation (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1992
Amount : $35,000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to provide dispatch services
to Parole and Probation Depart-
ment.
M. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992
Amount : $11,763.10 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to provide student assistant
to conduct fisheries investigation
at Lake Mead.
Mr. Klaich moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approval
of the prepared Agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Dr.
Derby seconded. Motion carried.
2. Introductions
President Gwaltney introduced Dianne Holt, Administrative
Assistant to the President; Marsha Lindeken, Assistant
to President; and Rose Taylor, President of Phi Beta Kappa
Honor Society at TMCC. Ms. Taylor introduced the following
members of TMCC's Phi Beta Kappa chapter: Melisse Ross,
Vice President; Linda Harrison, Secretary; and Pennie
Pagni, Treasurer.
President Crowley introduced newly appointed UNR Vice
President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Robert Hoover.
Chancellor Dawson introduced newly appointed UNS Research
Analysts for Academic Affairs, Tamela Gorden and Glen
Krutz.
3. Emergency Item to Approve a Resolution
Chairman Sparks requested approval of an emergency item to
consider approval of a resolution honoring the late Mr.
Thomas Beam.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of an emergency item to prepare
a resolution honoring the late Mr. Thomas Beam. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. (See item #42)
Mr. Foley entered the meeting.
4. Chairman's Report
Chairman Sparks announced the 1991-92 committee assignments
as follows:
Academic Affairs Committee Audit Committee
Jill Derby, Chairman Dorothy Gallagher, Chairman
Shelley Berkley Shelley Berkley
Daniel Klaich James Eardley
June Whitley
Budget and Finance Committee Investment Committee
Committee of the Whole Daniel Klaich, Chairman
James Eardley
Joseph Foley
Legislative Liaison Committee Research Affairs Committee
Shelley Berkley, Chairman Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman
James Eardley Joseph Foley
Daniel Klaich Dorothy Gallagher
June Whitley
ad hoc Committee on Admission ad hoc Committee on Health
Standards Care
Daniel Klaich, Chairman Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman
James Eardley Jill Derby
Joseph Foley Dorothy Gallagher
June Whitley
Ron Remington, NNCC
Robert Hoover, UNR
Herb Peebles, CCSN
John Unrue, UNLV
ad hoc Committee on Prisoner ad hoc Committee on Status
Education of Women
Joseph Foley, Chairman Jill Derby, Chairman
Jill Derby Shelley Berkley
Dorothy Gallagher Daniel Klaich
Joseph Crowley, UNR
Paul Meacham, CCSN
Isabelle Emerson, UNLV
Jacquline Kirkland, TMCC
ad hoc Committee on Native
American Education
Joseph Foley, Chairman
Jill Derby
Dorothy Gallagher
5. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson introduced newly appointed Assistant
to the Chancellor for Community Colleges, Mr. Doug Burris.
Mr. Burris has accepted a one-year appointment to address
Community College issues in Nevada.
Mrs. Berkley entered the meeting.
Chancellor Dawson reported that from the ad hoc Committee
on Faculty Relations recommendations, several have been
implemented. He referred to the following recommendations:
RECOMMENDATION 1 - A System Officer position should be
established in the Chancellor's Office to represent ex-
clusively the interest of Community Colleges.
Mr. Doug Burris has been hired on a one-year appointment.
RECOMMENDATION 2 - The Board of Regents shall meet on each
Community College Campus not less than once every other
year, during which time workshops will be conducted focus-
ing on Community College matters.
Regularly scheduled meetings have been calendared for
Community Colleges during 1991, 1992 and 1993.
RECOMMENDATION 3 - Additional avenues of communications
between faculty and Regents should be cultivated to en-
hance the Boards' awareness about faculty concerns.
The Board of Regents and TMCC's faculty will be meeting
later in this meeting.
RECOMMENDATION 10 - The Community Colleges should, indi-
vidually and collectively, assess themselves against "The
Futures Commission" recommendations prior to the next legis-
lative session in order to provide clear communication to
all constituencies on how Nevada's students, citizens and
industries will be served by our Community Colleges.
An agenda item regarding the response to the AACJC Futures
Commission Report has been slated for this meeting.
6. Approved Handbook Change, Leave Records
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section
17.3, Leave Records, as follows:
Section 17. Leave Records
3. Except for professional staff members of the Desert
Research Institute, annual and sick leave of a day or
more must be reported to the appropriate personnel
office. Professional staff members of the Desert
Research Institute must report annual or sick leave
of two hours or more to the appropriate personnel
office. Notwithstanding this provision, the salary
of a Desert Research Institute professional staff
member must not be reduced for an absence from work
for part of a day.
Assistant General Counsel Robert Ulrich stated that the
Desert Research Institute expressed certain reservations
during the May, 1991 Board of Regents' meeting concerning
the recent amendment to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 17. This admendment was necessary to conform
System professional leave policies to the Fair Labor Stand-
ards Act and its recent interpretation by the Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals in Abshire. He stated that the legal
risks have been explained to DRI, and that it is imperative
that DRI have this exception to the policy because of its
obligations under federal grants and contracts.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
leave records. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
7. Report and Recommendations of the Investment Committee
A report and recommendations of the Investment Committee
meeting, held August 29, 1991, was made by Regent Daniel
J. Klaich, Chairman.
Minutes of the August 29, 1991 meeting of the Investment
Committee were distributed and are as follows:
Chairman Klaich called the meeting to order and stated
the purpose of the meeting was to receive a report of
findings and conclusions from the Staff Evaluation
Committee for the Commercial Banking Services Proposal
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Ms. Joan Davis, Purchasing Division, Business Center
South, serving as Chairman of the Staff Evaluation
Committee, reviewed her memorandum dated August 27,
1991 containing the findings of the Committee, Ref. A,
filed in the Regents' Office. Three banks responded
to the bid proposal: First Interstate Bank of Nevada,
Security Pacific Bank and Valley Bank of Nevada. Pro-
posals were publicly opened on July 9, 1991. The Staff
Evaluation Committee recommended that a contract be
offered to First Interstate Bank of Nevada which they
felt could best serve UNS needs as outlined in the
proposal.
In response to a request from the Regents, Ms. Davis'
letter of August 27, 1991 was distributed to the bank
representatives present at the meeting.
Dr. Eardley asked whether the recently announced merger
of Valley Bank with Bank of America, and the rumor of
a merger of First Interstate Bank with an unknown,
larger bank, would affect this contract period. Ms.
Davis stated the Committee's knowledge of bank mergers
only came from media reports, that the bids were eval-
uated on the basis of the bid proposal distributed to
Nevada banks.
Chairman Klaich acknowledged the changing banking
climate for Nevada at the present time, and questioned
whether it might be better to defer the award of any
contract at this time providing UNS could negotiate
a fair fee with Valley Bank of Nevada to continue the
present services they provide.
Mr. Larry Charleton, Valley Bank of Nevada, stated they
were in the "due diligence" phase of their merger, and
felt it would be completed sometime next week, but
could not comment on what the merger would mean in the
way of services or enhancements.
Mr. Ron Wetzel, Senior Vice President of First Inter-
state Bank of Nevada, stated that he is not aware of
any on-going negotiations for a merger at this point,
that the rumor is media speculation. He added that
if a contractual agreement was made, there would be
no diminishment of services or changes to fees.
Mr. Foley questioned the weighting that was assigned,
and Chairman Klaich asked for an explanation of the
miscellaneous item in the weighting. Ms. Davis stated
there were ten questions in the miscellaneous section,
such as: personnel responsible for the day-to-day
operation, customized programs available, costs, cur-
rent electronic data interface capabilities, etc.
Weighting was done by each member of the Committee
individually, and the final decisions on weighting
were made by the Committee as a whole. She offered
that some of the questions were objective and some
were subjective. She stated it should be noted that
the evaluators were consistent within themselves; that
some evaluators are much more strict with their eval-
uations than others. Mr. Foley asked for a breakdown
of the weighting process. Ms. Davis stated that the
prime contenders, First Interstate Bank and Valley
Bank, were very close, but in the final analysis First
Interstate Bank was placed first by six evaluators and
Valley Bank placed first by three.
Chairman Klaich asked whether the current level of
services from Valley Bank was satisfactory and whether
they had the capacity to handle UNS commercial services,
if the decision was made to continue. Ms. Mac Donald
stated that they were and there was no evidence that
they could not continue.
Other questions asked of the Staff Evaluation Committee:
What is a lockbox?
How much foreign or international banking is done
by UNS?
At the present time UNR uses this service and
feels there is an opportunity to provide more
services to their operations in Europe and
Japan. UNLV also uses the service. It is felt
the activity will grow with growth of the pro-
grams.
Why is the technical equipment so important? Isn't
90% of the activity with payroll?
The largest part of the activity is with payroll
and these services are pretty standard. However
the exception items require a lot of staff time,
and having technology to handle these saves a
great deal. Deposits processing can be much
more troublesome in that deposits come in from
a number of sources and that operation is not
standardized.
Mr. Foley stated that his concerns are limited to the
process and the weighting discussed above. He related
that he would be unable to vote on this matter inas-
much as his son, Patrick Foley, is an employee of Valley
Bank of Nevada and was instrumental in preparing its
proposal.
Chairman Klaich summarized the position of the Commit-
tee which will recommend to the Board of Regents at
its September 5-6, 1991 meeting that the award of
commercial banking services for UNS be deferred to an
appropriate time, which will be recommended by staff,
contingent upon negotiations with Valley Bank of
Nevada to extend the current contract and obtaining
a fee schedule.
He thanked the banks and the UNS staff for their time
and efforts in the preparation of the bid and its
process. He stated that the Committee must make de-
cisions based on what it feels is best for UNS.
He announced that the Investment Advisory Staff Commit-
tee will meet at 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 30, 1991
in the Conference Room of the System Administration
building in Reno to discuss a $10,000,000 investment in
the Board of Regents' approved Common Fund Intermediate
Account.
Mrs. Whitley entered the meeting.
Dr. Derby requested clarification in that the decision to
award commercial banking services for UNS will be deferred
contingent upon negotiations with Valley Bank of Nevada to
extend the current contract and obtain a fee schedule is
solely based on the unstable banking conditions in Nevada.
Mr. Klaich responded in the affirmative and stated that the
most appropriate date to implement a change in commercial
banking services would be January, 1993.
Mr. Larry Tuntland, Executive Vice President of First Inter-
state Bank, stated that First Interstate Bank prepared its
proposal in good faith with much time spent on the proposal.
He felt that deferring the award of commercial banking is
the same as awarding the bid, unless the fee schedule re-
mains the same. He requested the Board of Regents to thor-
oughly review the bids and make the award based on the re-
view. If the fee schedule changes, First Interstate Bank
might not enter into other bid processes in the future.
He stated that he was unaware of any negotiations of merg-
ing with another bank at this time. He felt that the Board
of Regents was making a new award based on speculation.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that by deferring the award to a
later date the banking conditions would probably still be
in a state of flux, that the banking industry situation
will not be clarified for some time.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she would not participate in the
vote, due to a conflict of interest.
Dr. Derby questioned how the staff felt regarding the de-
ferring of the award and Ms. Mac Donald responded that she
felt the staff does not have the right to respond to that
deferral. The staff has made its recommendation and con-
tinues to support its recommendation.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
Dr. Eardley indicated that it was his understanding that
during the August 29, 1991 meeting the staff recommended a
deferral of the award. Ms. Mac Donald stated that defer-
ring the award was certainly an option, but that she was
compelled to support the staff recommendation.
Mrs. Berkley posed the following questions: 1) Why go
through the bid process involving the banks and staff, and
then have the Board of Regents make its own decision with-
out relying on the staff recommendation? 2) With the
banking industry in a state of flux, and may be for years
to come, will the Nevada banks have a better idea of sta-
bility within 6 months to 1 year? 3) If the award is
deferred, will the bid process start over again and will
this be an advantage or disadvantage to any one bank?
Mr. Klaich stated that it would be a disadvantage and if
it is unfair, it will be equally unfair to all participants.
Mrs. Berkley stated that she was prepared to accept the
staff's recommendation because she is not in a position to
evaluate banking services, but is able to judge the process
which the evaluation committee followed, and she is very
comfortable with the established process and felt it was
followed correctly.
Dr. Derby stated that she was uncomfortable about the
perception of UNS and felt that possibly banks will not
submit proposals to UNS in the future. She questioned
what difference it would make to defer to a year in that
the banking industry may still be unstable.
Mr. Clint Arnoldus, Executive Vice President of First Inter-
state Bank, stated that the banking industry is unstable
throughout the nation and indicated that banking at the
national level does not necessarily mean that the banking
at the local level will follow suit. He stated that there
are two major banks in Nevada, First Interstate Bank and
Valley National Bank of Nevada. Valley Bank of Nevada is
in the process of merging with Bank of America, which may
cause certain changes for Valley Bank of Nevada. Bank of
America could not merge with First Interstate Bank, because
it would then become a monopoly. If a bank merger would
take place with First Interstate Bank, then that bank's
headquarters would not have presence in Nevada. The con-
tract between UNS and First Interstate Bank would still
be honored. He felt that First Interstate Bank prepared
a fair bid and placed a tremendous amount of time and
effort into preparing the bid. He felt that if the Board
of Regents should go forward with Valley Bank of Nevada
with the fee schedule as stated in their proposal, it
will then become an award.
Mr. Tom Thomas, Valley Bank of Nevada, informed the Board
that within Nevada there were two banks considered to merge
with Bank of America, Valley Bank of Nevad and Security
Pacific Bank of Nevada. Valley Bank of Nevada will con-
tinue its service to UNS and will not change its way of
doing business with UNS, although he did state that there
may be operational changes starting in the beginning of
1992.
Again, Mr. Klaich stated that the Committee's recommendation
is solely based on the concern of the flux in Nevada's
banking industry.
Ms. Joan Davis, Purchasing Division, Business Center South,
serving as Chairman of the Staff Evaluation Committee,
stated First Interstate Bank was recommended by the Staff
Evaluation Committee based on review by controller's and
other employees who deal directly with the banking indus-
try on a daily basis. There were 11 questions stated in
the proposal and the Committee scored each question indi-
vidually. The scoring was based on services available at
the time of the proposal. Management, staff, service and
technology were questioned, and the Committee found that
First Interstate Bank was in a better position with regard
to technology. Valley Bank of Nevada may possibly change
its technological services in the future, but again, the
scoring was based on services available at the time of
the bid proposal.
Ms. Davis stated that she was unaware of how changes will
affect commercial banking services for UNS in the future.
Within five years (contract period), the Committee recog-
nizes that changes will be made in the long-term contract,
but felt that services would increase instead of decrease.
Mr. Tuntland, First Interstate Bank, again questioned
whether the Board was deferring the award or granting the
award to Valley Bank of Nevada. He emphasized that if the
Board should defer, then the fee schedule must remain the
same as stated in the present contract. He pointed out that
the bidding process did not question the flux in Nevada's
banking industry. He felt that a one year deferral will not
make much difference in regard to the instability of bank-
ing in Nevada.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval to reject the Investment Com-
mittee's recommendation to defer the award and moved to
accept the Staff Evaluation Committee's recommendation to
award the bid to First Interstate Bank. Dr. Derby seconded.
Mr. Klaich stated that Mr. Larry Charleton of Valley Bank
of Nevada stated during the August 29 meeting that he was
unable to comment on the merger. Mr. Klaich doubted whether
Valley Bank could supply significant information on the
merger until it was completed and felt that the merger
was at the due diligence stage at this time.
Mr. Patrick Foley, Valley Bank of Nevada, stated that
services would be changing and felt that they would be
beneficial to UNS.
Upon roll call vote, the motion failed:
Aye: Regents Derby and Whitley
Nay: Regents Berkley, Eardley, Hammargren and Klaich
Abstain: Regents Foley and Gallagher
Mr. Klaich moved approval to accept the Investment Com-
mittee's recommendation to defer for one year with a new
bid for services to commence January, 1993. Dr. Hammargren
seconded.
Upon roll call vote, the motion carried:
Aye: Regents Berkley, Eardley, Hammargren, Klaich
and Sparks
Nay: Regents Derby and Whitley
Abstain: Regents Foley and Gallagher
8. Approved Resolution, Bank Loan, TMCC
Approved Resolution #91-12 for a Qualified Tax-Exempt Obli-
gation bank loan of $350,000 for the purpose of financing
remodeling, improvements and equipment purchases at Old
Town Mall facilities. At its April, 1991 meeting, the
Board authorized TMCC to begin negotiations for such loan.
This loan will be repaid fom budgeted funds for off site
Campus facility rentals.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the resolution for a Qualified
Tax-Exempt Obligation bank loan of $350,000 for the purpose
of financing remodeling, improvements and equipment pur-
chases at TMCC's Old Town Mall facilities. Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 11:10 A.M. to move into Committee
meetings and reconvened at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 1991
with all Regents present.
9. Approved Mackay Stadium Improvements Water Rights Transfer,
UNR
Approved the transfer of UNR Mackay Stadium Improvements
Water Rights - 7.16 Acre Feet.
The Transfer is required for the restroom and V. I. P. Box
Facilities associated with the stadium expansion. The
transfer will be to the Sierra Pacific Power Company to
obtain water service for the project, as required by or-
dinance.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval upon review of
legal documents.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the transfer of UNR Mackay
Stadium Improvements Water Rights upon review of legal
documents. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
10. Approved Handbook Change, Definition of Residence Regula-
tions
Approved Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 15, Section 2,
Definitions, as follows:
2. The term "bona fide resident" designates a person who
resides in the State of Nevada with the intent of
making it his true, fixed and permanent home and place
of habitation, having clearly abandoned any former
residence and having no intent to make any other place
outside of Nevada his home. It also includes a person
who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United
States who has previously established a bona fide
residence in the State of Nevada, but who has been
transferred to a military posting outside of the State
of Nevada while continuing to maintain a legal resi-
dence in Nevada. When residence for a particular
period is required in these regulations, this shall
mean that the person has been physically present and
residing in the State during all the period for which
residence is claimed.
* * *
6. The term "legal residence" means a person's place
of fixed residence to which he intends to return
despite temporary residences elsewhere or despite
temporary absences.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the Handbook changes re-
garding definition of residency regulations. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
11. Report on Ethics in Government Law
General Counsel Klasic reported on the ethics in government
law. The "Report on the Amended Ethics in Government Law"
is filed with the permanent minutes as Ref. F.
Mr. Klasic stated that the previous Ethics in Government
Law contained a list of non-binding guidelines. Under the
amended law, these are now mandatory, binding requirements.
They are applicable to all public officers and public
employees in the legislative and executive branches of
State government. UNS is in the executive branch. DRI
and its employees are excluded from the requirements of
this law with respect to contractual or sponsored research
activities. Violations of the standards can be punished
by large civil fines. New provisions have also been added
to the list of ethical standards.
A "public officer" is defined as a person elected or ap-
pointed to a position which is established by the consti-
tution of the State of Nevada, a statute of this State
or an ordinance of any of its counties or incorporated
cities and which involves the exercise of a public power,
trust or duty.
A "pubic employee" is defined as a person who performs
public duties under the discretion and control of a public
officer for compensation pay by the State, a county or an
incorporated city.
General Counsel Klasic stated that, in his opinion, the
only public officers in UNS are the Board of Regents. Al-
though the Chancellor's position appears to be authorized
by statute, he believes that it is the Board of Regents,
in its consitutional discretion, that has established the
Chancellor's position and not the Legislature. None of
the President's positions are established by statute.
Mr. Klasic reviewed provisions regarding accepting an
honorarium, representing private clients, voting, the
Ethics Commission, financial disclosure, filing fees, and
other applicable laws.
In addition to any other penalty which may be imposed by
law, violation of the code of ethical standards may result
in a civil penalty of up to $5000 for a willful violation
of the law. A person may also be subject to disciplinary
proceedings by his employer if he is a public employee.
If he is a public officer, the officer may also be removed
from office by impeachment. In addition, if another person
financially benefits as a result of a violation of this
law by a public officer, the public officer may be required
to pay a civil penalty of up to twice the amount realized
by the other person.
Because of the many questions raised from this report, the
Board directed General Counsel Klasic to prepare a list of
"unwarranted" activities/events and common practices in
which members of the Board participate in the performance
of their duties as Regents for consideration with recom-
mendation by Counsel whether this list should be discussed
with the Ethics Commission.
In the meantime, it was suggested that if members of the
Board of Regents had any specific questions regarding this
law, they should contact General Counsel Klasic.
The open meeting recessed at 3:55 P.M. to attend a dedication
of the Dandini Gardens, and reconvened into a closed personnel
session at 8:00 A.M. Friday, September 6, 1991.
12. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Dr. Hammargren, seconded by Mrs. Gallagher,
the Board moved to a closed personnel session for the pur-
pose of discussing the character, alleged misconduct,
professional competence or physical or mental health of
a person in accordance with NRS 241.030.
The open meeting reconvened at 10:15 A.M. Friday, September 6,
1991 with all Regents present.
13. AACJC Futures Commission Response
President Calabro presented the report on Nevada's response
to the AACJC Futures Commission Report, entitled "Changing
with the Times: Challenging the Future", which is filed
in the Regents' Office. President Calabro has requested
a future workshop session be dedicated to this response.
Chancellor Dawson was directed to forward Nevada's response
to the AACJC upon acceptance by the Board.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to accept the report on Nevada's re-
sponse to the AACJC Futures Commission Report. Dr. Derby
seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Derby commended the people involved who produced such
a complete document. The ad hoc Committee on Faculty
Relations recommended to the Board that a response be made
to the AACJC Futures Commission and she was pleased that
it has been accomplished.
Upon questioning, President Calabro informed the Board that
each Community College formed its own faculty committee to
assess the highest priority in Nevada. After the responses
were accepted, Drs. Charles Greenhaw (NNCC) and John Scally
(TMCC) finalized the document for publication.
President Calabro introduced Ms. Anne Hansen, Director of
Information and Marketing at WNCC, who assisted in the
document's final preparation.
14. Approved Use of Interest Income on Bond Issue
Approved to use up to $1 million of interest income from
proceeds of a $10.7 million General Obligation Bond issue
approved by the 1989 Legislature for the construction of
the Health Sciences building on the UNLV Campus for furni-
ture and equipment.
Chancellor Dawson also requested approval to seek authori-
zation from the Interim Finance Committee.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval to use up to $1 million of
interest income from proceeds of a $10.7 million General
Obligation Bond issue for the construction of the Health
Sciences building at UNLV for furniture and equipment, and
to seek authorization from the Interim Finance Committee.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Chancellor Dawson explained that every bond issue generates
interest, but in this case the bonds were paid off by the
slot tax refund, therefore the interest is available. Vice
Chancellor Sparks added that usually the interest is re-
turned to the HECC fund. These are proceeds after arbitrage
payments to the Federal Government.
President Maxson stated that UNS was allocated funding for
the construction of a Health Sciences building at UNLV,
but was not allocated funding for equipment and furniture.
He stated that if this allocation is not approved, UNLV
will seek private donations to equip and furnish the build-
ing.
Motion carried.
15. Approved Rejoining the Association of Community College
Trustees
Approved to rejoin the Association of Community College
Trustees (ACCT) organization. This national organization
holds their annual conference in conjunction with the
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges
(AACJC), to which the Community Colleges belong.
Dr. Derby moved approval to rejoin the Association of
Community College Trustees. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Dr. Eardley gave a historical account explaining that the
reason UNS discontinued its membership with ACCT was that
UNS is unique, in that it governs two Universities, one
research institute, and four Community Colleges. It was
felt that the Association of Governing Boards would better
serve the needs of UNS because it addresses both Univer-
sities and Community Colleges.
President Gwaltney stated that by belonging to such organ-
izations as ACCT and AACJC it allows for interaction be-
tween Nevada's Community Colleges and other Community
Colleges across the nation. He felt it is very beneficial
for Nevada to belong to the organization.
President Calabro stated that former Regent Jo Ann Sheerin
was very active in ACCT and became a Board member on the
national level which brought much recognition to Nevada.
He felt that Nevada has something to contribute to this
organization and vice versa.
President Meacham agreed and added that the interaction
between states is very important and offers a different
way of approaching Community College issues.
President Remington stated that by networking with other
Community Colleges across the nation it can be very help-
ful to Nevada's Community Colleges.
Dr. Eardley stated that this organization is also benefi-
cial for lay Board members. He stated that he did not
realize how much the Community College Presidents were
involved in this organization.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 10:35 A.M. in order for the members
of the Board of Regents to meet with TMCC faculty who made pres-
entations to the Board for their information.
TMCC Faculty Senate Chairman Bill Baines introduced the follow-
ing faculty members:
Richard Brand, Academy Commander and Public Service Chair-
man, introduced Rod R. Lenzora, Academy Staff Officer
from the Reno Police Department, and Dave Nickerson, Acad-
emy Staff Deputy from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
They made a presentation on the High Sierra Regional Law
Enforcement Training Academy.
Debbie Kennedy, Student Recruitment Officer, introduced
Mona Burkheart, Minority Student Advisor. Their presenta-
tion was made on recruitment efforts at TMCC.
Jonathan Young, Instructor of Automotive Technology, in-
troduced students Craig Cummins and Brian Collins. They
discussed the Automotive Technician Educational Coopera-
tive (ATEC) program.
Al Rains, Department Chairman of Computer Information
Systems, discussed the computer information system program
being conducted at the Old Town Mall facilities.
James Conkey, Professor of Biology, introduced Grace
Cloninger, Lab Technician; Dawn Peterson, Administrative
Aide; John Clevenger, Professor of Chemistry; Phyllis
Henderson, Science Department Chairman; James Collier,
Instructor of Biology; David Myton, Instructor of Chemistry;
and John Adlish, Instructor of Biology. Their presentation
was held in the science laboratory and discussed various
projects undertaken by their department.
The open meeting reconvened at 1:05 P.M. Friday, September 6,
1991 with all Regents present except Regent Foley.
16. Approved Instructional Reorganization, TMCC
Approved the Instructional Reorganization at TMCC, as con-
tained in Ref. B, filed in the Regents' Office. President
Gwaltney introduced Dr. John Scally who presented the
reorganization proposal. This proposal is a result of
faculty forums and was developed by the faculty. The
proposal eliminates decision making within Administration
and transfers this duty to the faculty and students. It
is felt that this will assist in better communication be-
tween Administration, faculty and students. This proposal
was presented to the TMCC Faculty Senate and received ap-
proval of the concept.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the instructional reorganiza-
tion at TMCC. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
17. Approved the Associated Students of Community College of
Southern Nevada Constitution
Approved a new constitution proposed by the Associated
Students of Community College of Southern Nevada, as con-
tained in Ref. D, filed in the Regents' Office.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval with the
following additional amendment:
Section 005.006 should be amended to provide that a
notice of meetings of the Executive Board of the
ASCCSN Senate must be posted at least three working
days prior to the scheduled meeting. This change
is necessary in order to meet the requirements of
the Nevada Open Meeting Law and Board of Regents'
policy.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the new consitution proposed
by the Associated Students of Community College of Southern
Nevada, with the additional amendment proposed by General
Counsel Klasic. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
18. Approved a Handbook Addition, Satisfactory Progress Policy,
UNR
Approved an addition to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter
16.E, Section 18, Grades and Examinations at UNR, as
contained in Ref. C, filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook addition re-
garding the Satisfactory Progress Policy at UNR. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
19. Approved Partial Tuition Waiver for Alaska Airlines
Employees
Approved a partial waiver of out-of-state tuition for em-
ployees and their dependents of Alaska Airlines in the
process of establishing Nevada residency should the
airlines relocate in Nevada. A fee of $200 would be
charged which would be in line with the policy adopted by
the Board for graduates of designated high schools or
Community Colleges in states bordering Nevada when com-
munities in Nevada are their primary economic center.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of a partial waiver of out-
of-state tuition for employees and their dependents of
Alaska Airlines. Dr. Hammargren seconded.
Mr. Klaich stated he had a conflict of interest in that he
is a Board member of EDAWN and that his law firm represents
a group for Alaska Airlines.
Chancellor Dawson was questioned whether this policy would
set a precedent for other companies relocating to Nevada,
and Chancellor Dawson stated that each incident would be
handled case-by-case.
For clarification, General Counsel Klasic stated that a
residency policy is in place in the Board of Regents
Handbook.
President Meacham stated that CCSN would provide some
specialized training for Alaska Airline employees if they
are to relocate to Nevada.
Motion carried. Mr. Klaich abstained.
20. Approved 1991-92 Operating Budget
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the 1991-92 UNS Operating
Budget. At its June 1991 meeting, the Board had authorized
expenditures to continue at the 1990-91 level until the
Nevada State Legislature had finalized the UNS Biennial
Budget.
The University of Nevada System 1991-92 Operating Budget
of State Appropriations and Authorized Expenditures, here-
after referred to as the State Supported Operating Budget,
totals $237.5 million. This compares to $202.1 million
for the 1990-91 fiscal year and represents a 17.5% increase.
State appropriations for fiscal year 1992 amount to $191.8
million, representing 80.8% of the State Supported Operat-
ing Budget. This compares to $164.6 million for the 1990
fiscal year and represents a 16.5% increase.
Other revenue sources budgeted in the State Supported Op-
erating Budget total $45.7 million, representing 19.2%
of the State Supported Operating Budget. This compares to
$37.5 million for the 1990 fiscal year and represents a
21.7% increase. Student fees represent approximately
14.8% of total revenue budgeted in the Operating Budget.
Included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget is an increase in
non-resident tuition from the fiscal year 1990-91 level of
$1650 per semester to $1800 per semester effective Fall
semester of 1991. Registration fees for University stu-
dents are increased by $3 per credit ($2.25 to be retained
in the Operating Budget) effective Fall semester of 1991.
Graduate fees are increased by $6 per credit ($4.50 to be
retained in the Operating Budget) effective Fall semester
1991. Registration fees for the Community Colleges are
increased by $2 per credit ($1.50 to be retained in the
Operating Budget) effective Fall semester 1991.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the schedules which
summarize the fiscal 1991 State Supported Operating Budget
and provide comparisons with 1991 Operating Budget along
with detailed budgets for each appropriation area.
Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
The 1991-92 Operating Budget also contained the UNS self-
supporting budgets which display the anticipated revenue
and expenditures for each fund supported by revenue sources
other than State appropriations and authorizations.
Current Board of Regents policy requires that all accounts
except grants and contracts, regardless of amount, which
include the payment of salaries for one half-time position
or more, will be budgeted and are subject to approval by
the Board. Presidents have the authority to make trans-
fers within and made budget augmentations to these budgets
and report them to the Board annually.
The total of all UNS self-supporting budgets currently
reported for fiscal 1992 is $64.9 million which compares
to $49.8 million included in the fiscal year 1991 Operating
Budget. These budgets contain funding for 219.45 profes-
sional and 316.98 classified positions throughout the
System with the majority of the funding and positions as-
signed to Student Services, Institutional Support and
Auxiliary Enterprise Activities.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the self-supporting
budgets were approved at the June Board of Regents meeting.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether every individual budget
would be reduced by 4% if the Governor should request the
reduction, and Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that 4%
would be reduced on each Campus at the President's dis-
cretion.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to accept the 1991-92 Operating
Budget with minor corrections made to some of the headings
in the document. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
21. Approved Governor's Budget Contingency Plan Request
The Governor has requested the UNS to prepare contingency
plans reflecting 4%, 8.5% and 12% reductions in the UNS
1991-92 and 1992-93 State Appropriated budgets.
Vice Chancellor Sparks explained that the state revenues
collected are below the projection figures. The Governor
is examining alternative methods to overcome this short-
fall. Vice Chancellor Sparks felt that the Governor will
have to make a decision very soon if he is going to imple-
ment a reduction.
Mr. Foley clarified that the shortfall is not a result of
the tourist industry, but a result of decreased sales tax
revenue from the "big ticket" items; i. e., automobiles.
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented the 4% contingency budget
reduction plans prepared by the Campuses at the request
of the Governor. Plans have been prepared for each of the
two fiscal years of this biennium.
For fiscal year 1992, the majority of the reductions, $5.7
million, comes from delaying minor repairs and improvements.
At UNLV and CCSN, some new faculty positions would not be
filled and the Chancellor's Office, the University Press
and the agricultural programs at UNR would delay filling
much needed positions.
For fiscal year 1993, the majority of the reductions, $2.6
million, comes from freezing new faculty and faculty sup-
port positions and another $1.4 million is from support
services for faculty and students.
Campuses are unable at this time to produce 8.5% and 12%
contingency plans as requested by the Governor. The 8.5%
reduction systemwide totals $16.3 million for fiscal year
1992 and $17.6 million for fiscal year 1993. A 12% re-
duction would be $23 million and $25 million respectively.
Reductions of this magnitude in all likelihood would re-
quire layoffs since 80% of the UNS budget is allocated for
personnel.
In regard to the Chancellor's Office delaying the hiring of
the position of Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Mr.
Klaich emphasized that that position is a most critical
position and did not favor the proposal. Regents Berkley,
Derby, Foley and Sparks strongly agreed with Mr. Klaich.
Discussion was continued regarding other avenues to reduce
the Chancellor's Office budget and the Chancellor was
directed to develop another reduction proposal which did
not include delay in filling the Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs position.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the plan, which is filed
in the Regents' Office. The following table indicates
the proposed reduction amounts for 1991-92 and 1992-93.
Detailed information can be found in the document filed
in the Regents' Office.
Budget 1991-92 1992-93
System Administration $ 72,500* $ 76,600
UNS Computing Services 268,000 232,000
University Press 16,250 19,000
UNLV 2,424,761 2,661,772
UNR 2,517,467 3,029,533
School of Medicine 332,742 263,809
Cooperative Extension 115,350 0
Agriculture Experiment Station 129,072 0
CCSN 769,364 850,121
NNCC 162,200 182,500
TMCC 475,000 532,400
WNCC 291,000 321,100
DRI 85,500 89,800
UNS Total $7,676,056 $8,307,289
*The $72,500 is the proposed reduction amount for the de-
laying of the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval to accept the 4% reduction
contingency plan with the exception of the System Adminis-
tration Office for 1991-92 as presented and amended by the
Chancellor, and that a letter be sent to the Govenor ex-
plaining the reason why UNS did not prepare contingency
plans for the 8.5% and 12% reductions and that UNS wishes
to reserve the right to change allocations within the UNS
budgets. Mr. Foley seconded.
Mr. Foley moved to amend the motion by accepting the 4%
reduction contingency plan as scheduled for one year only.
Dr. Hammargren seconded.
Mrs. Gallagher stated at UNS Officials have met with the
Governor and agreed to the 4% reduction contingency plan
for the biennium. Mr. Klaich suggested that over the
biennium UNS has the right to reserve amendments to the
allocations within the 4% reduction contingency plan.
Dr. Hammargren withdrew the second to the amended motion.
The original motion carried.
Mr. Foley disagreed and felt that the delegation who met
with the Governor did not consider the opinion of the whole
Board and felt the agreement which was made with the Gover-
nor is not binding on the part of UNS.
President Meacham stated that the Campuses prepared their
contingency plans that were reduced to figures on paper,
and it does not reflect the turmoil spent on developing
the plan. He requested that the letter emphasize that
the Campuses cannot function appropriately under these
circumstances. He emphasized that this plan should not
be utilized as an alternative formula change.
Chairman Sparks indicated that a draft letter will be
prepared and facsimilied to the Regents and Presidents
for their input prior to its being sent to the Governor.
22. Approved Professional Salaries, 1991-92
Approved the 1991-92 Officer Professional Salaries as con-
tained in Ref. G, filed with the permanent minutes. Because
the State Legislature was still in session, the Board at
its June 1991 meeting authorized professional salaries to
continue at the 1990-91 level through September.
Request was also made to increase the appropriate salary
schedules to reflect the 4% cost-of-living increase
approved by the 1991 Legislature which is expected to go
into effect October 1, 1991. These schedules are found
in the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 17, Salary
Schedules.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the 1991-92 Officer Profes-
sional Salaries and to increase the appropriate salary
schedules in the Handbook to reflect the 4% cost-of-living
increase approved by the 1991 Legislature. Mrs. Whitley
seconded.
Mr. Klaich raised some concerns with the proposed salary
schedules, for example the Chancellor's Office portion
indicates merit and equity raises for its administrative
staff at the same time when the Chancellor has been di-
rected to reduce the budget by 4%.
Dr. Derby requested additional information be presented to
the Board of Regents prior to approval. She acknowledged
that although UNS uses the Arkansas Study as a comparison,
she requested that the UNS salary schedules be compared
with all public institutions. Dr. Derby felt that it would
be more beneficial for the Regents to compare all fringe
benefits and a complete salary package.
Mr. Foley requested a workshop session be scheduled to
discuss UNS salaries, and Chairman Sparks stated that it
would be addressed during the November Board of Regents
Fall workshop. Mr. Foley felt that if merit and equity
for Administrators were approved by the Board at this
time, it would send a message to the faculty that the
Board of Regents is changing its rules at this critical
time. He felt that the salary schedules should be approved
after the November workshop.
Dr. Hammargren moved to amend that the base salaries be
approved at this time and that after the workshop session
the merit and equity adjustments be presented again to the
Board of Regents. Dr. Derby seconded. Mr. Foley opposed.
Dr. Hammargren explained that the intent of his motion was
to allow the salary schedule to reflect the 4% cost-of-
living increase that has been approved by the 1991 Nevada
State Legislature, but does not include the proposed merit
or equity adjustments.
President Maxson urged the Board to approve the entire
salary schedule. He explained that merit at the Univer-
sities is strictly for meritorious performance and that
he fully supports the proposed salary schedule.
President Crowley stated that this was not the first time
this issue has created some difficulties on the part of the
Board in understanding what the salary recommendations in-
clude. He felt that this issue needs to be looked into in
great detail beyond the November workshop session and sug-
gested that a comprehensive study of the administrative
salary system be examined. President Crowley stated that
this recurring discussion on administrative salaries each
time is devastating to the morale of these people who are
absolutely key personnel to the effective function of each
of the institutions. He urged the Board to approve the
proposed salary schedule, absent the proposed amendment,
with the understanding that a workshop session will be
held to discuss this issue in greater detail.
Dr. Eardley felt that the Board of Regents are very inter-
ested in reviewing the entire salary package, which may
give the new Regents a better understanding of salary
adjustments. He requested that the Chancellor's staff be
more efficient in briefing Regents on salaries, etc. He
suggested that the proposed salary schedule be approved
and the matter then studied by the Board of Regents in the
near future.
President Calabro stated that WNCC makes comparisons with
other Colleges and the Campus feels that they would receive
equitable treatment if the proposed salary schedule is
approved.
Mrs. Gallagher suggested that the Board approve the pro-
posed salary schedule and then address it in the future
in a more logical manner.
Dr. Hammargren withdrew the amendment.
Mrs. Whitley agreed that the Board should approve the pro-
posed salary schedule. She felt that it was demoralizing
for the administrative staff when the Board of Regents
discusses the salaries without understanding of sufficient
information.
Dr. Derby withdrew the second to the amendment.
Dr. Derby stated that it is the Board of Regents' duty to
question issues such as this. The Board of Regents should
be furnished with sufficient information in order to make
an informed decision. She stated that her remarks should
not be taken personally, indeed she feels that UNS has out-
standing Administrators.
Mrs. Berkley agreed with Dr. Derby and added that the
Board of Regents must be able to justify its votes to its
constituency.
Chancellor Dawson stated that the goal of the Board of
Regents was to place all employees at the top quartile by
using the Arkansas Study as the guide. He stated that
there are three Administrators that fall below the median
by 17-19%. Chancellor Dawson is unaware of any data that
details perquisites for Administrators.
Mr. Klaich stated that the Legislature has been approached
regarding salaries. He indicated that there are several
studies and standardized lists available. UNS needs to
be up front with the Legislature and the people of Nevada
and stated that large salaries are inevitable for its
Administrators in order to retain them. This same discus-
sion took place with the Board several years ago and has
since dissipated; he assured the Board that it will not
dissipate this time.
Motion carried.
23. Information Only: Discussion of System Position
Dr. Hammargren requested a discussion on a System Facilities
Planner, or to reinstate the position of System Architect,
who would be responsible to establish the concept of value
engineering in order to obtain the best long-term return
on capital investments.
The value engineering concept is a critical review of
capital projects with an independent team review at
completion of 20% and 60% of the project design.
Dr. Hammargren requested a written statement be developed
by the Chancellor's staff to present to the 1993 Nevada
State Legislature and that this position be presented in
the next budget request.
Mrs. Berkley and Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting.
Chancellor Dawson stated that this position was requested
in the 1991-93 budget but was not funded, although the
Governor did approve the position. Chancellor Dawson stated
that this position will be presented to the Legislature
until it is funded.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting.
24. Approved Handbook Change, Salary Schedules, UNR
Approved the updated salary schedules for the 1991-92 fiscal
year for academic and administrative faculty, as contained
in Ref. E, filed in the Regents' Office.
These schedules are developed from salary data compiled
by Oklahoma State University (for academic salaries) and
the College and University Prsonnel Association (for
administrative salaries). The median of the salary sched-
ule (Q2) is the average salary for comparable positions
at the 49 principal public land grant institutions. The
schedule is then adjusted to reflect a 2.5% higher compara-
tive cost-of-living factor in the Reno area.
Mrs. Berkley and Mrs. Gallagher returned to the meeting. Dr.
Derby left the meeting.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the salary schedules for the
1991-92 fiscal year for academic and administrative faculty
at UNR. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
25. Approved Handbook Addition, Student Fees, UNLV
Approved an addition to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 10, Student Fees, as follows:
Section 10. Student Fees
Identification Card $ 5.00
Semester Validation $ 1.00
Replacement $10.00
(A correction was made to the original agenda item which
stated that the replacement cost was to be $20.00; it
should be $10.00.)
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Handbook addition regarding
student fees at UNLV, with the amendment to the replacement
fee at $10.00. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Derby and Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
President Meacham presented to each member of the Board of Re-
gents a newly designed CCSN tee-shirt.
26. Approved Change in Board of Regents' Meeting Schedule
Due to the COMDEX Convention in Las Vegas during the
regularly scheduled October Board of Regents' meeting,
resulting in the unavailability of rooms, the Board of
Regents approved changing the location of the October
24-25, 1991 meeting from Las Vegas to Reno.
In addition, approved changing the location of the Decem-
ber 5-6, 1991 meeting to Las Vegas from Reno because of
the Mozart Festival on the UNLV Campus.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to change the October 24-25,
1991 meeting from Las Vegas to Reno, and to change the
December 5-6, 1991 meeting from Reno to Las Vegas. Dr.
Eardley seconded. Regents Derby and Klaich opposed.
Motion carried.
27. Emergency Item to Approve Resolution, UNR
Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item
to consider approval of a resolution honoring Dr. Samuel
Marko Basta, who recently passed away.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of an emergency item to
consider approval of a resolution honoring Dr. Samuel
Marko Basta. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
28. Approved a Resolution, UNR
Approved the following resolution honoring Dr. Samuel Marko
Basta:
RESOLUTION #91-13
WHEREAS, Dr. Samuel Marko Basta was a dedicated and
outstanding Counselor, Professor and Dean at the
University of Nevada, Reno; and
WHEREAS, Dean Sam was a native of the State of Nevada,
and a 1938 graduate of the University; and
WHEREAS, Dean Sam was the first Counselor hired at the
University beginning in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Dean Sam served a distinguished career as the
Dean of Students for the University from 1957 to 1970
and Dean of Community Relations from 1970 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, Dean Sam is remembered as a special friend,
supporter, mentor, adviser, teacher and motivator of
students at the University; and
WHEREAS, this energetic, positive, kind, sensitive,
intuitive and humorous man touched the lives of thou-
sands of students through his counsel, guidance, caring
and friendship; and
WHEREAS, Dean Sam generously served the University and
community as Professor and Director of External Rela-
tions in the College of Education until his retirement
as Dean Emeritus in 1980, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University
of Nevada System extends to the family of Dean Sam
Basta sincere condolences on his death and expresses
thanks for his distinguished career at the University
and thanks for his many contributions to education
and to the community.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the resolution honoring Dr.
Samuel Marko Basta. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
29. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for their respective institutions.
Community College of Southern Nevada - CCSN Faculty Senate
Chairman Candace Kant announced the following CCSN out-
standing faculty:
Dana Roberson, Chairman of the Computer Information and
Technology Department, became a member of the faculty
at CCSN in 1988. She wrote for and obtained a $145,000
grant from the U. S. Government for implementation of
ARC/INFO application program and software, and she
participated in the successful effort to obtain a
donated $325,000 IBM AS/400 for CCSN. She has written
curriculum and lab manuals for PC-computer DOS, Com-
puter Fundamentals, Procomm, Lotus 1-2-3, Dbase III
Plus, Displaywrite 4, WordPerfect, Pagemaker, Smart
and Enable. She also wrote the lab manual for Intro-
ductory Computing Data Conversion and DeBug Tutorial.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - UNLV Faculty Senate
Chairman Lori Temple announced the following UNLV out-
standing faculty:
M. L. (Tony) Miranda, an Associate Professor in the
Department of Anthropology and the Director of the
Ethnic Studies program, came to UNLV in 1976. He
teaches courses in cultural and psychological anthro-
pology and has received a college-wide teaching award
for his personal and passionate approach to the
material. His service record includes work on the
Faculty Senate, work with the Graduate College, and
work on several College and department committees.
His refreshing approach to the study of Hispanics
in Nevada makes him a popular community resource and
a much sought after speaker. Most recently he has
completed a book entitled, "Out of the Shadows: A
Ethnohistory of Hispanics in Nevada". This work
documents the many significant contributions of
Hispanics in Nevada and reflects his commitment to
helping others understand the rich heritage of the
State. Dr. Miranda deserves special recognition for
both his most recent work and his continued out-
standing contributions to the University and the
broader community.
Mehran Tamadonfar joined the faculty at UNLV as an
Assistant Professor in 1987. Since then he has publish-
ed a book on Islamic Politics, has written several arti-
cles, and presented several papers on political systems
around the world. He has developed 12 new courses in
the Political Science Department and was selected as
the Outstanding Political Science Professor by the
UNLV Alumni Association. Dr. Tamadonfar has also
served the University community in many ways including
work on College and University curriculum committees
and a variety of Graduate College committees. His
most recent contributions have included numerous tele-
vision, radio and newspaper interviews and community
talks on the crisis in the Persian Gulf. His expertise
on Persian Gulf affairs has led to authorship of a book
entitled, "Beyond the Storm: The Politics of the
Persian Gulf War and Its Aftermath", focusing on the
emerging political realities in the Arab world, to be
published late next year. Dr. Tamadonfar deserves
special recognition for his excellent work in the
classroom, his commitment to University and community
service, and his unique contributions to the study of
the political implications of the Persian Gulf War.
University of Nevada, Reno - UNR Faculty Senate Chairman
Elizabeth Raymond announced the following UNR outstanding
faculty:
Virginia A. Haldeman, Associate Professor of Human
Development and Family Studies, and Nevada Cooperative
Extension Specialist for Family Financial Management,
was one of 11 national winners of a 1990 Impact 2000
Award from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. This
award recognizes the excellence and influence of her
educational program "Money Works", developed in co-
operation with Area Family Financial Management Spe-
cialist, Patricia A. Meyer.
Allen Gardner, Professor of Psychology, and Beatrix
Gardner, Professor of Psychology and Director of Ex-
perimental Programs, received international recogni-
tion this Summer in Florence, Italy. They accepted
a prestigious award, the "Premio Internazionale Le
Muse", previously won by sculptor Henry Moore and
painter Marc Chagall, among others. The award was
granted in recognition of the Gardners' work in teach-
ing American Sign Language to the chimpanzee, Washoe.
The Gardners have published extensively on this ground-
breaking study, and the latest award is but one more
example of the esteen in which their work is held.
Truckee Meadows Community College - TMCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Bill Baines announced that the faculty who made
presentations to the Board of Regents earlier in the
meeting are all outstanding faculty.
Desert Research Institute - DRI Faculty Senate Chairman
Lonnie Pippin announced the following DRI outstanding
faculty:
Gilbert F. Cochran, Research Professor, is a past
Faculty Senate Chairman. During the past four years
he has managed three major, multi-year research pro-
grams which involved the participation of several
faculty from DRI, UNR and UNLV. These inter-divisional
research programs have made major contributions to
problems which significantly touch on the welfare of
the State of Nevada and its environment. Two of these
programs involved the analysis of the environmental
effects of proposed Federal government actions and
provided recommendations on how to best manage and
minimize those effects. The third program, the first
of its kind in the nation, consisted of an analysis of
the accumulative effect of all military activities on
the environment throughout the State of Nevada.
Western Nevada Community College - WNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Larry Goodnight announced the following WNCC
outstanding faculty:
Joy Keating, Business Education Instructor, has been
involved in the Business Department at WNCC for over
15 years. She has continually developed and promoted
the latest findings in comprehensive Business Educa-
tion. Mrs. Keating has researched and implemented
current changes in the Word Processing area of Busi-
ness Education. Her continued pursuit of excellence
in teaching at WNCC has earned her recognition and
reward in the Business Department.
30. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments for their respective institutions.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - CSUN President Roderick
Colebrook announced the following UNLV outstanding student:
Randi Sue Smith is the Panhellenic Vice President of
Membership, and also a member of the Sigma Kappa
sorority. She is a very energetic and determined
person who has conducted one of the most successful
sorority rushes that UNLV has enjoyed. Her dedica-
tion and leadership led to an increase in the number
of women becoming sorority members. During the
Summer, Ms. Smith also participated as an orienta-
tion leader where she had the opportunity to share
her experience with new students. She is a prime
example of a hardworking and dedicated student.
Dr. Derby left the meeting.
31. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee meeting, held September 5, 1991, was made by Regent
Daniel J. Klaich, Acting Chairman.
(1) Approved the additions to the Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 5, Sections 2 and 4, Graduate Assistant
Policy, which clarifies the employment policies for
graduate students holding assistantships within the
University of Nevada System. As teaching and course
work responsibilities of graduate assistants employed
for 20 hours per week constitute a full-time commit-
ment, it is proposed that these students not be eli-
gible for additional employment within the System.
See Ref. AA-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
President Maxson stated a graduate assistantship is
regarded as a scholarship in order that the student
may make a full-time commitment to the graduate
program. President Crowley related that it is the
University's responsibility to move the student
through to degree completion, and more than 20 hours
per week employment causes a burden for the student.
(2) Approved the College of Human Performance and Develop-
ment at UNLV, as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the
Regents' Office.
This proposal requests College status for the existing
School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Three academic departments will be created as follows:
1) Health Education and Sports Injury Management, 2)
Kinesiology and 3) Sport and Leisure Studies.
This proposal will allow for restructuring of the
existing program coordinator model into formalized
departments within a College. The new, more efficent
organization will permit future growth and provide an
opportunity for faculty with common professional in-
terests and objectives to be located in appropriate
departments.
The financial impact of this change is estimated at
under $12,000 per year, primarily for stipends for the
three Department Chairs. No new faculty or facilities
are requested.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether the Physical Education
program had been deleted, and Dr. John Massengale,
Dean, stated that a national trend has changed the
term to Kinesiology. Therefore, a "P. E. teacher"
would major in Kinesiology and enroll in education
courses.
(3) Information Only: Report on Academic Planning Activi-
ties - Chairman Derby reported on Committee activities
related to academic planning. UNS brought in consult-
ants who made recommendations for future planning
activities last year, which the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee is reviewing for implementation.
Mrs. Steinberg, Supervisor of Academic Affairs, report-
ed that she had sent a packet of backgroup information
to the Regents, Presidents and Faculty Senate Chairmen
asking that each of them submit Systemwide goals to
be discussed at the Board of Regents' Workshop in
November.
Chairman Derby reported that there has been some con-
cern expressed about meeting the calendar timeline
for planning, and the Committee will review this
calendar as work progresses.
Mr. Klaich was concerned with current policies not
being enforced and suggested future discussions on
student assessment, new program presentations,
comprehensive program review, and undergraduate
education.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
32. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held September 5, 1991, was made by Regent Dorothy S.
Gallagher, Chairman.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Laboratory Fees, Fall 1990 and
Spring 1991. The audit report is filed in the Re-
gents' Office.
(2) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Continuing Education, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1990. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Cardinal reported that deposits were being taken
home and deposited at a later date. This has been an
existing problem and it has been recommended that the
deposits be taken to a night drop or returned to
Campus for better control.
Chairman Gallagher reported that the audit recommendations
were not being followed by the departments and requested a
meeting with the Audit Committee before the next Board of
Regents' meeting.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the CCSN Grants-in-Aid, Fall 1990 and Spring
1991.
The following items were reported from the Information
Agenda of this Committee:
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNR College Inn, July 1, 1988
through June 30, 1990. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Physical Education
Department, July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. The
follow-up report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the UNLV Telemedia Services,
July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. The follow-up
report is filed in the Regents' Office.
(7) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CCSN Motor Pool, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1990. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(8) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the Business Center South Surplus
Inventory Equipment, July 1, 1989 through December 31,
1990. The follow-up report is filed in the Regents'
Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
33. Report and Recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee meeting, held September 5, 1991, was made by
Regent Shelley Berkley, Chairman.
(1) Information Only: Organizational Meeting - The
Committee held a brief organizational meeting.
Chairman Berkley reported that although the 1991
session was just completed, it is time to begin the
1993 session and stated that she will be contacting
each Campus to discuss their plans.
Dr. Eardley requested that the Chancellor's Office
be included in all legislative strategy plans.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
34. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Admission Standards
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Admission Standards meeting, held September 5, 1991, was
made by Regent Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman.
At the July 16, 1991 meeting of the Committee several
tentative recommendations were considered regarding
admissions standards for the two Universities. These
tentative recommendations were reviewed along with
other recommendations forwarded to the Chairman by
Committee members.
Mr. Bill Baines, representing the Faculty Senate Chair-
men, presented their suggestion that instead of the
focus being on raising standards, the system focus on
assuring student success within the institutions. Their
suggestion would be for the Community Colleges and the
Universities to cooperate on a system of testing, place-
ment, promotion and counseling which would direct stu-
dents into those courses which would best assure their
completion. Included would be publicity emphasizing
this as an effort to help UNS students succeed rather
than fail. Along with this would be continued, strong
articulation efforts, as well as a highly visible cam-
paign with Nevada high schools in order that their
students understand the preparation needed to succeed
in College. The effect of such programs on Community
College budgets, staffing and facilities would need to
be studied.
President Remington agreed that intervention procedures
identifying students who need help would require budg-
etary consideration. Dr. John Unrue was also concerned
about the budget ramifications. He stated the UNLV
faculty is still interested in raising admission stand-
ards. Chairman Klaich cautioned that the data avail-
able now indicates that if the GPA is raised too high
it will politically disenfranchise too many Nevada
students. Dr. Unrue replied that many of those very
students are the ones who do not succeed anyway. Pres-
ident Gwaltney stated he felt an intervention program
would give students a choice of the institutions they
might wish to attend. Mr. Foley stated he felt the
Community Colleges should begin to move to attract
the more traditional student, to provide a Campus life
with sports, etc., and an automatic transfer program
to the Universities.
Dr. Unrue reminded the Committee that a number of stu-
dents are admitted with a 2.0 GPA, but that all Col-
leges are a 2.3 GPA requirement for admittance. Those
students with a 2.0 GPA must, of necessity, be un-
declared majors.
Chairman Klaich appointed a sub-committee of himself,
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Mr. Bill Baines, Dr. Herb
Peebles and Dr. Bob Hoover to draft proposed recom-
mendations for the Committee to review at its October
meeting.
President Crowley stated that the current UNS budgetary
formulas for academic support and student support are
inadequate and suggested the sub-committee members
discuss this aspect with those persons within the
system who are familiar with these formulas.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the ad hoc Committee on Admission Standards. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
35. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Health Care
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Health Care meeting, held September 5, 1991, was made by
Regent Dorothy S. Gallagher, Acting Chairman.
(1) Information Only: Report on School of Medicine Long-
Range Feasibility Study - President Crowley introduced
Dr. Miles Standish, Associate Dean of the School of
Medicine, who reported on the feasibility study for
long-range planning. Dr. Standish distributed a
draft document entitled, "Strategic Plan - Executive
Summary, July 1991", prepared by Deloitte and Touche's
Douglass Group, Health Care Consultants. The document
is filed in the Regents' Office. Dr. Standish high-
lighted the document. Dr. Hammargren stated that Dr.
Robert Daugherty, Dean of the School of Medicine, will
be prepared to discuss this document in further detail
and field any questions from the Committee at the
October meeting.
President Crowley stated that this document represents
an opportunity for the Board of Regents to learn more
about the School of Medicine by allowing the Board to
review faculty views and felt that this will assist
with the communication problem between the School of
Medicine and the Board of Regents.
Dr. Eardley questioned the School of Medicine's manage-
ment. President Crowley stated that the School of Med-
icine is a very unique institution and there is a need
for significant management and that the School of Med-
icine has to be an integral part of the University.
Dr. Standish added that there are a range of opinions
throughout the School of Medicine, but generally it
is felt that the basic science program should remain
in Reno along with primary and rural education, while
special education programs should be administered in
Las Vegas.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether the administration
structure should be separated from the University,
and President Crowley responded that it was ruled
out in the very beginning of the School of Medicine's
inception that the University would be administered
in both Reno and Las Vegas. The consultants did not
recommend a change to this structure.
Mr. Klaich stated he hoped that there would not be
any radical directions taken away from traditional
medical education, and Dr. Standish stated that it
is not their intention and will discuss with the
Committee any changes before they are implemented.
Mr. Foley questioned the status of the State Medicaid
Program and a University Hospital. Dr. Standish stat-
ed that the Medicaid Program is not a goal of the
School of Medicine, but rather a mandate from the
state Legislature, and that a University Hospital is
not part of the overall plan.
(2) Information Only: Comprehensive Plan for Health Care
Education in Nevada - The Committee began discussions
on producing a comprehensive plan for health care
education in Nevada which would assist an individual
in preparing for a career in health care.
Dr. Hammargren distributed a proposed calendar which
is filed in the Regents' Office. He directed Chancel-
lor Dawson to provide support staff to research re-
cruitment and retention efforts.
Dr. Miles Standish, Associate Dean of the School of
Medicine, introduced Ms. Nancy Rody, Deputy Director
of Area Health Education Centers. Ms. Rody discussed
the recruitment and retention efforts of AHEC in rural
Nevada.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the ad hoc Committee on Health Care. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
36. Information Only: Recommendations for Promotion or Assign-
ment to Rank, UNLV
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment
to rank have been forwarded for Board consideration. This
is an information item only, with Board action scheduled
for the October 24-25, 1991 meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson
recommends the following promotions, effective July 1,
1991:
Clarence Ray to Professor of Economics, Business and
Economics
Ebrahim Salehi to Associate Professor of Math Science,
Science and Mathematics
Robert Tracy to Associate Professor of Art, Fine and
Performing Arts
37. Information Only: Recommendations for Award to Tenure, UNLV
The following recommendations for tenure have been forwarded
for Board consideration. This is an information item only,
with Board action scheduled for the October 24-25, 1991
meeting.
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
President Maxson recommends award of tenure, effective
July 1, 1991 to the following:
Edward Davis, Assistant Professor of Social Work,
Liberal Arts
38. Emergency Item to Approve Sale of Property, DRI
Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item
to consider approval of the sale of property for DRI. The
offer to purchase is good only through September 10, 1991
and the Board will not meet again until October.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of an emergency item to consider
approval of the sale of property for DRI. Mrs. Berkley
seconded. Motion carried.
39. Approved Sale of Property, DRI
Approved the sale of property located at 888 Tam O'Shanter,
Las Vegas, which was gifted to the Board of Regents. An
offer has been received at the appraised value plus mis-
cellaneous costs.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval upon review of
the final documents.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the sale of property for
DRI upon review of the final documents. Mr. Klaich
seconded. Motion carried.
40. Emergency Item to Approve Sale of Property, UNLV
Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item
to consider approval of the sale of property in Las Vegas,
the proceeds of which will benefit UNLV. The reason for
the emergency is that there is an escrow closing on Octo-
ber 1, 1991 and the Board will not meet again until Octo-
ber 24-25, 1991.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of an emergency item to consider
approval of the sale of property for UNLV. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
41. Approved Sale of Property, UNLV
Approved to sell property located at 2101-2107 Western
Avenue. This property was donated April 23, 1981 by
Marjorie Barrick with 1/3 interest each shared by UNLV,
the Dan Plunkett Estate and Bishop Clarkson Memorial
Hospital. The property was appraised for $330,000 in
June 1991 and the offer is for $330,000 cash. The sale
would reduce UNLV's liability and produce a higher rate
of return for the Barrick Endowment.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval upon review
of the final documents.
Mr. Klaich moved approval to sell property for UNLV upon
review of final documents. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
42. Approved Resolution, UNLV
Approved a resolution honoring Mr. Thomas T. Beam, who
recently passed away.
RESOLUTION #91-14
WHEREAS, Thomas T. Beam, known to one and all as "Tom",
was a great friend of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas; and
WHEREAS, Tom Beam, through his intense interest in the
education of Nevada's young people, helped fund UNLV's
Frank and Estella Beam Hall, home of the Colleges of
Business and Economics, and Hotel Administration; and
WHEREAS, Tom Beam's own technical training as an
aeronautical engineer and his interest in technical
education led him to help fund Thomas T. Beam Engineer-
ing Complex, home of the Howard R. Hughes College of
Engineering at UNLV; and
WHEREAS, Tom Beam, whose daughter is an artist, funded
the remodeling and expansion of the Donna Beam Fine
Art Gallery at UNLV; and
WHEREAS, Tom Beam and the Beam family, through hard
work and dedication, helped make Southern Nevada what
it is today; and
WHEREAS, everyone who knew Tom Beam appreciated his
wit, his wisdom, and his unpretentious character; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents honor Tom Beam for
his dedication to higher education in Nevada and for
his contributions to his community and to the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the resolution honoring the
late Thomas T. Beam. Mr. Foley seconded. Motion carried.
43. New Business
Mrs. Berkley requested the Chancellor to prepare a des-
cription of the duties of the Board of Regents.
Mrs. Berkley requested consideration be given to possibly
changing the official name of the University of Nevada
System.
General Counsel Klasic informed the Board of a change to
the Open Meeting Law by stating that future agendas must
allocate time for public comments. He suggested that
under the agenda item, New Business, that it be broken
into two categories:
A) Board of Regents
B) Public
Chairman Sparks expressed her thanks to President Gwaltney
and his staff for hosting the Board of Regents on the TMCC
Campus. She also thanked the particpating faculty for their
presentations on several different and interesting programs
at TMCC.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
09-05-1991