September 6-7, 1958
09-06-1958
Volume 8 - Pages 17-34
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
September 6, 1958
The Board of Regents met in Room 205, Morrill Hall, University
of Nevada on Saturday, September 6, 1958. Present: Regents
Anderson, Bastian, Broadbent, Elwell, Grant, Hardy, Lombardi,
Sawyer, Thompson; Comptroller Hayden, Academic Vice President
Wood, Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong. The meeting was
called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
Neil Humphrey of the Nevada Taxpayers' Association, Leola
Wohlfeil of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, and A. N. Jacobson,
Legislative Auditor, were present as observers. Reporters Jim
Hulse, Bryn Armstrong, Myram Borders and Robert Laxalt covered
the meeting.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Elwell, the
minutes of the meeting of August 6, 1958 were unanimously
approved.
2. Comptroller's Claims
Mr. Hayden presented the following claims for approval,
with the recommendation of the President:
Regents Checks, numbers 78-317 to 78-319 and 89-19 to
89-42 inclusive for a total of $353,743.11 for August.
State Claims, numbers 89-18 to 89-36 inclusive for a
total of $222,607.44 for August.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the claims be approved.
3. Candidates for Degrees
Academic Vice President Wood presented the list of candi-
dates for graduation as of August 22, 1958. These candi-
dates had been approved by the faculties of the several
Colleges and their records checked by the Registrar and
the Comptroller.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the candidates be approved, and that they
be granted degrees, as follows:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
Barry, Laurel Davis B. A.
Bennett, Evelyn Rule B. A.
Crowell, Robert Norman B. A.
Draper, Stanford Carson B. S.
Hale, Clarence F., Jr. B. S.
Schaad, Carlyle D. B. A.
Wagner, Edwin F. B. S.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Baskerville, Donald Eugene B. A. in Educ.
Brooks, Audrey La Verne B. A. in Educ.
Brooks, Marilyn U. B. S. in Educ.
Burton, Olive Viola B. S. in Educ.
Carter, Dorothy B. S. in Educ.
Flynn, John Joseph B. S. in Educ.
Goble, Jerrie Ann Germain B. S. in Educ.
Hart, James Lee B. S. in Educ.
Howard, Ethel Louise B. A. in Educ.
Johnston, Norman Charles B. S. in Educ.
Lee, Gwendolyn M. B. A. in Educ.
Lees, Nellie Dwyer B. A. in Educ.
Lokke, Freda Branch B. S. in Educ.
Mc Master, Mary B. S. in Educ.
Manning, Aglaia A. B. A. in Educ.
Miller, Rosemary Lewis B. A. in Educ.
Olsen, Janet Karen B. S. in Educ.
Parlanti, Helen M. B. S. in Educ.
Paterson, Orien Ethel B. A. in Educ.
Phalen, Charlotte Rose B. S. in Educ.
Piscevich, Lydia S. B. S. in Educ.
Reinero, Edith Mc Neilly B. S. in Educ.
Sandlin, Patricia Ann B. A. in Educ.
Smith, George William B. S. in Educ.
Strichter, Alysmay B. S. in Educ.
Williams, Marie B. A. in Educ.
Winternheimer, Ethel Bjornson B. S. in Educ.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bowling, James Edwin B. S. in C. E.
COLLEGE OF MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Crain, John Russell B. S. in Geol.
Forni, George Davidson B. S. in Geol.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Arenaz, Paul (Pablo) M. Ed.
Baird, Robert C. M. S.
Casey, Evelyn Harris M. A.
Dondero, Harvey Nicholas M. Ed.
Gorski, Edward L. M. Ed.
Kane, Edward Lawrence M. Ed.
Knight, Charles Henry M. Ed.
Le Fevre, Lamar M. Ed.
Mc Guire, Raymond Adam M. Ed.
Mangus, Bennie M. M. Ed.
Price, Preston Robert M. Ed.
Stauts, Diane M. M. A.
Williams, Kenneth C. M. Ed.
4. Personnel Recommendations
Dr. Wood presented and discussed the personnel recommenda-
tions as follows, and the President recommended approval:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
Reappointment as follows:
Richard W. Wilcox as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry
at a salary of $1500 for the academic year 1958-59.
Appointments as follows:
Elton Dupree as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a
salary of $1500 for the academic year 1958-59 (new
position under the Fleischmann Foundation Grant).
Jerry Lee Fenwick as Graduate Assistant in History and
Political Science at a salary of $1500 for the academic
year 1985-59 (new position under the Fleischmann Founda-
tion Grant).
Donald J. Mueller as Graduate Assistant in Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $1800 for the
academic year 1958-59 (new position under the National
Institute of Mental Health Grant).
Donald M. Trask as Graduate Assistant in Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $1500 for the
academic year 1958-59 (new position under the Fleisch-
mann Foundation Grant).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointment as follows:
Le Ore Cobbley as Lecturer in Education at a salary of
$4400 for the academic year 1958-59 (partial replace-
ment for Hazel Grubbs, resigned).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Resignations as follows:
Harvey Hallenbeck, Assistant Director, Bureau of Busi-
ness and Economic Research, effective September 30,
1958.
Robert L. Mc Gee, Lecturer in Accounting, effective
July 1, 1958.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointments as follows:
Loren H. Haverland as Assistant in Research in Animal
Husbandry, effective August 18, 1958, at a salary rate
of $3600 based on 12 months service (new position under
special grant from Agricultural Research Service).
Edmund R. Barmettler as Assistant Professor and Assist-
ant Agricultural Economist at a salary of $7500 for the
academic year 1958-59 (replacement for Dr. Seufferle,
who was promoted to replace Dr. Fischer, resigned).
Change in Status as follows:
William C. Behrens from Assistant Agricultural Agent,
Elko County, to Assistant Animal Husbandman, Specialist,
effective September 1, 1958, at a salary rate of $7400
based on 12 months service (replacement for Mr. Mankin,
resigned).
Resignations as follows:
Kenneth M. Julian, Rural Development Specialist for
Lincoln County, effective July 18, 1958.
Allen Duane Conn, Junior Herdsman at the Main Experi-
mental Station Farm, effective August 31, 1958.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointment as follows:
Richard W. Arden as Graduate Assistant in Civil Engi-
neering at a salary of $1500 for the academic year
1958-59 (new position under the Fleischmann Foundation
Grant).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Reappointments as follows:
Ray Germain as Lecturer in Journalism in the Evening
Division, at a salary of $525 for the Fall semester
1958.
R. Guild Gray as Lecturer in School Administration in
the Evening Division, at a salary of $337.50 for the
Fall semester 1958.
Appointments as follows:
Victor O. Fischer as Lecturer in Accounting at a salary
of $825 for the Fall semester 1958 (to fill an unfilled
position).
Marydean Martin as Library Technician at a salary of
$325 per month, effective September 1, 1958 (replacement
for Celesta Lowe, resigned).
William Glen Bradley, Jr. as Instructor in Biology at a
salary of $5500 for the academic year 1958-59 (replace-
ment for Lucy Bassett, resigned).
INFIRMARY
Reappointment as follows:
Robert Locke, M. D., as University Physician at a salary
of $4250 for the academic year 1958-59.
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Naomi M. Hainey as Catalog Assistant at a monthly salary
of $275 effective September 1, 1958 (replacement for
Faith Spencer, resigned).
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
5. Property Matters
The President called on Mr. Hayden for report.
a) Blair Property
Opinion has been received from the Attorney General that
it was not within the province of the University to use
gift money for such purpose.
b) Nielsen Property
Awaiting an opinion from the Attorney General since the
plan was dependent upon use of gift money for purchase,
as proposed in the Blair property matter.
c) Capurro Property
The State Planning Board, in the process of purchasing
this property, learned that the acreage being considered
does not agree with the original understanding of the
University, and the Attorney General has been asked for
an opinion. Further report will be made at the next
meeting of the Board.
d) Ladino Dairy
Mr. Hayden referred to Mr. Rogers, who had been working
on this matter. A study of the deeds and survey was
referred to the Attorney General, who advised in letter
of August 29, 1958, as follows:
August 29, 1958
Honorable William R. Wood
Acting President
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Dear Dr. Wood:
This is in reply to your letter of August 27, 1958,
regarding the request of Mr. Paul Elcano that the
Board of Regents execute a quitclaim deed conveying
to him a certain parcel of land lying immediately
south of the Ladino Dairy Experimental Farm.
We have studied the map left in this office by the
University Engineers and have been familiarized with
certain facts pertaining to the dispute which exists
as to the ownership of this particular land. We
feel that inasmuch as Mr. Elcano's claim is osten-
sibly based upon adverse possession, he should prove
his claim before a Court. Adverse possession in-
cludes both questions of law and of fact and this
office does not feel that it should assume any facts
as established without a proper hearing in the mat-
ter.
We, therefore, advise that the Regents take no ac-
tion at this time and that Mr. Elcano seek any re-
lief to which he may be entitled through proper
action.
Very truly yours,
Harvey Dickerson,
Attorney
By C. B. Tapscott
Deputy Attorney General
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that the Administration be authorized to
proceed with the establishment of a fence on the prop-
erty line as outlined in the deed from Mr. Fleischmann
to the University of Nevada.
The Secretary was directed to send a copy of the letter
(above) to Clark Guild, Jr., Attorney for Mr. Elcano.
6. President Armstrong
Mr. Grant called on Dr. Armstrong for a few words, and he
stated: "It is an honor and a privilege for me to serve
the University and the people of the State. I am deeply
conscious of the responsibility and grateful for the con-
fidence you have shown in me. I shall devote by best ef-
forts to carrying out that responsibility and to merit
the confidence placed in me. I know it will be a very
great pleasure to work with the staff and with the Board
of Regents."
Mr. Grant responded by stating that the new President would
have the whole hearted cooperation of the Board in making a
better school out of the University of Nevada.
7. Bid Openings
Mr. Rogers presented the report as follows:
a) Plastering & Painting, Artemisia Hall, Hartman Hall,
Lincoln Hall & Dining Hall - A meeting for opening
bids was held in the President's office on Friday,
August 8, 1958, at 4 P.M., notice having duly appeared
in local papers. Present: Engineer Rogers, Comptroller
Hayden and 2 members of bidding firms.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Leo Inama - accompanied by bid bond
Artemisia Hall - $2,323.12
Hartman Hall - 3,586.88
Lincoln Hall - 955.34
Dining Hall - 270.00
Total - $6,998.22 (actually $7,135.34)
R. M. James, Inc. - no bid bond, certified or
cashiers check enclosed
Artemisia Hall - $1,456.00
Hartman Hall - 1,531.00
Lincoln Hall - 1,533.00
Dining Hall - 50.00
Total - $4,570.00
Christensen Plastering Company - accompanied by
cashiers check
Artemisia Hall, Lathing and Plastering - $312.40
Work to start within 5 calendar days.
Julius Caselli - accompanied by certified check
Artemisia Hall - $1,471.20
Hartman Hall - 1,987.10
Lincoln Hall - 700.00
Dining Hall - 111.00
Total - $4,269.30
Work to commence within 10 calendar days after
receipt of notice to proceed and to be completed
within 3 weeks.
The bids were referred to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation.
Recommendation: R. M. James failed to enclose a bid
bond of any kind; therefore, his bid cannot be con-
sidered. Christensen Plastering Co. bid only on the
plastering, which is included in the other bids. He
should have bid to a painting contractor to give the
University a complete job. Julius F. Caselli offered
the low bid of $4,269.30, which is within the estimate
prepared by this office. It is recommended that Julius
F. Caselli be awarded the work and a contract be drawn
between that firm and the University. Funds for this
work are available in Dormitory budget.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
W. R. Wood, Acting President
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried unanimously that the recommendation and the award-
ing of the contract be approved.
b) Slabs, Gutters, Posts, etc., Plan & Grades, Main Station
Farm, Cattle Feeding Station - A meeting for opening
bids was held in the President's office on Friday,
August 15, 1958, notice having duly appeared in local
papers. Present: Comptroller Hayden, Engineer Rogers,
Assistant Engineer Whalen and 2 members of bidding
firms.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Harrington Construction Company - accompanied by
bid bond
Base Bid - $25,564.00
Alternate No. 1 - deduct 1,865.00
Alternate No. 2 - deduct 2,668.00
Alternate No. 3 - deduct 1,318.00
Commence work within 10 calendar days after re-
ceipt of notice to proceed, and complete work
within 60 working days.
Allen Gallaway - accompanied by bid bond
Base Bid - $26,488.00
Alternate No. 1 - deduct 1,542.00
Alternate No. 2 - deduct 3,011.00
Alternate No. 3 - deduct 1,826.00
Commence work within 10 calendar days after re-
ceipt of notice to proceed, and complete work
within 100 calendar days.
Glenn C. Williams - accompanied by bid bond
Base Bid - $29,000.00
Alternate No. 1 - 27,223.00
Alternate No. 2 - 27,459.00
Alternate No. 3 - 27,644.00
Commence work within 10 calendar days after re-
ceipt of notice to proceed, and complete work
within 60 days.
The bids were referred to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the low base
bid of $25,564, along with alternate #1 of $1,865 as
submitted by the Harrington Construction Company be
accepted and a contract be drawn with this firm for the
work involved. The funds ($23,699) for this project
have been budgeted in the Agricultural Experiment
Station budget.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
J. E. Adams, Dean, College of Agriculture
P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
W. R. Wood, Acting President
Motion by Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, car-
ried unanimously that the recommendation and the award-
ing of the contract be approved.
c) Miscellaneous Mechanical & Electrical Work, Artemisia &
Lincoln Halls - The bid opening was held in the Presi-
dent's office at 4:15 P.M. on Friday, August 15, 1958,
notice having duly appeared in local papers. Present:
Comptroller Hayden, Engineer Rogers and Assistant
Engineer Whalen.
One bid was received, which was opened by Mr. Hayden
as follows:
Harrington Construction Company - accompanied by
bid bond - $1611.11. Work to commence within 10
calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed,
and be completed within 60 working days.
The bid was referred to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation.
Recommendation: The amount of the bid is in line with
the estimate previously prepared by this office; there-
fore, it is recommended that this bid be accepted and
a contract be drawn with this firm for the work in-
volved. The funds are available in the Dormitory Fund
for this work.
Respectully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
Samuel Basta, Dean of Student Affairs
P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
W. R. Wood, Acting President
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the recommendation and the awarding of
the contract be approved.
d) Demolition of the Remaining Portion of Victory Heights
Housing Project - Bid opening was held in the Presi-
dent's office at 4 P.M. on Friday, August 29, 1958,
notice having duly appeared in local papers. Present:
Brian Whalen representing the University Engineer and
Alice Terry, Secretary to the Board of Regents.
One bid was received which was opened by Mr. Whalen
as follows:
Schoppers Nursery - accompanied by certified check -
$984.00. Work to be completed within 14 calendar
days from receipt of notice to proceed.
The bid was referred to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this bid be
accepted and a contract be drawn with Schoppers Nursery
Company for this housing unit demolition. Funds are
available in the Buildings and Grounds budget.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
C. J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the recommendation and the awarding
of the contract be approved.
8. Vandalism
Recent incidents of vandalism were discussed by Dr. Wood
and Mr. Rogers. It was agreed that the matter be given
further study and investigation, with a report to be made
to the Board of Regents.
9. Nuclear Engineering
An informal report was given by Mr. Hayden on the use of
the $40,000 received from the Atomic Energy Commission.
Equipment has been ordered and the items were carefully
selected and specified by Dr. Leifson, Chairman of the
Committee on Nuclear Engineering; the purchase has received
the approval of the State Purchasing Agent, without bid,
in view of the nature of the equipment.
Mr. Hardy asked that the record show commendation to Dean
Howard Blodgett for his article on "Nuclear Engineering and
Research" in the University of Nevada Bureau of Business &
Economic Research Business Review, issue of July 1958.
Mr. Hardy spoke of the progress in nuclear power, and called
attention, for the record, of an article stating that the
first full-scale nuclear power plant to operate in the
United States went critical on December 2, 1957. On Decem-
ber 18, the station began to produce electricity and on
December 23 it delivered on a test basis 60,000 kilowatts
of electricity net, which was more electricity than any
other individual reactor in existence.
Mr. Grant complimented Mr. Hardy, Dr. Leifson and Dr. Moose
for their tenacity in connection with the program at the
University of Nevada.
10. Turbo-Dynamics Contract
Dr. Wood explained the proposed contract between the Uni-
versity of Nevada and the Turbo-Dynamics Corporation for
Research on High Energy Solid Propellant Fuel-Oxidizer
Systems, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 during the
period of July 1, 1958 to December 31, 1958.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the contract be approved for signature.
11. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented for acceptance by the Board, as follows:
Miscellaneous
a) From KNEV-FM of Reno - loan, without cost, the necessary
equipment for live FM broadcasts from the University
Campus with provision for 1-hour free time per day,
Monday through Friday, plus time for the "Sunday at
Four" programs and other major special events at the
University.
b) From Standard Oil Company of California - 14 copies of
the book "Foreign Oil and the Free World" by Leonard
M. Fanning, for the Library and for use in classroom
teaching.
c) From Curtiss-Wright Corporation - $2083 as the August
payment on Curtiss-Wright Project No. 1.
d) From Senator George W. Malone - a large colored wall
map of the United States.
e) From the daughter of C. A. Eddy, deceased, through
Attorney Jon Collins of Ely - approximately 2000
volumes comprising the law library of Mr. Eddy.
f) From Kennecott Copper Corporation, Mc Gill - $500 as
a grant-in-aid to the College of Education.
g) From J. L. Block and Joe Wells of Las Vegas - collection
of books, magazines and paintings, composed mainly of
materials dealing with the Napoleonic Era, estimated
value of $9000, for the Nevada Southern Regional Divi-
sion Library.
Scholarships
a) From the Clark County Women's Medical Auxiliary - $500
to cover scholarships of $250 each to 2 students enter-
ing the Orvis School of Nursing.
b) From Sears Roebuck Foundation - check in the amount of
$1075 to be used, $875 for scholarships in Agriculture
and $200 for scholarships in Home Economics.
c) From the Colonial Hotel Company of Reno - $60 as payment
on the C. E. Clough Scholarship Fund.
d) From Raymond I. Smith of Reno - $5700 to cover Harold's
Club Scholarships for the coming semester.
e) From Sparks High School - $150 to be used as a special
scholarship from Vista Rock for Gary Wright.
f) From Douglas County High School - $150 as a special
scholarship for Larry Haberland representing the annual
Douglas County High School Memorial Fund Award.
g) From the anonymous donor - $600 as a scholarship for a
Freshman boy who meets the qualifications set up by the
Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.
h) From the Women's Auxiliary to the Washoe County Medical
Society - $350 as a special scholarship for Barbara
Brannen in the Orvis School of Nursing.
i) From the Southern Nevada Chapter of Nevada Society of
Registered Professional Engineers - $400 to establish
a Scholarship Loan Program. This was presented at the
meeting of August 6, 1958; conditions have been revised
as follows:
Southern Nevada Chapter
of the
Registered Professional Engineers;
Engineering Scholarship Loan Foundation
1. The fund is to be made available as a loan to
a student who has reached his Junior or Senior
year.
2. That the student be enrolled in some branch of
Engineering or in the Mackay School of Mines.
However, in event the faculty determines that
there is no worthy student who wants the loan,
in the Colleges noted above, then the faculty,
at their option may select a student from an-
other of the Science Schools such as Physics or
Chemistry.
3. That there be at least one member of the faculty
of the School of Engineering or from the Mackay
School of Mines on the committee that selects
the student.
4. That the student must start repayment of the
loan within one calendar year after leaving
school, except in event of required military
duty. The student at his option might start
repayment of the loan within the specified
year or start repayment upon termination of
his military career.
5. That the interest rate will be determined by
the faculty Scholarship Committee.
6. The distribution and collection of the loans
will be handled in accordance with the estab-
lished policy of the University.
Motion by Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write a note of thanks to the donors.
12. Engineering Transfer Bond
As requested at the last meeting, Mr. Rogers worked with
Dean Blodgett in providing greater safety in connection
with the Engineering Transfer Board. Protection in the form
of thin pieces of wood laid over the shoulders with holes
drilled in the wood for viewing makes it impossible to con-
tact the electrical connections.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that the report be accepted.
13. Citizen's Advisory Committees
President Armstrong called on Dr. Wood for the presentation
since he had previously worked on this project, and the
President recommended approval of the lists as presented.
a) The following members were proposed as an Advisory
Committee for the College of Business Administration:
Mr. Gary Adams, Gray Reids, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Harry Bidwell, Manager, Chamber of Commerce at
Elko, Nevada
Mr. Jay R. Brinton, President, First National Bank of
Ely, Ely, Nevada
Mr. A. E. Cahlan, Newspaperman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Peter Colefax, President American Potash Company,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Ray Downs, Tonopah, Nevada
Capt. Richard M. Farrell, Commanding Officer, Naval
Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada
Mr. Paul Garwood, General Manager Bell Telephone Company
of Nevada, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Peter Kelly, Director, State Board of Economic
Development, Carson City, Nevada
Mr. Tom Kent, President, I. H. Kent Company, Fallon,
Nevada
Mr. R. L. Knisley, Manager, Nevada Nile Corporation,
Lovelock, Nevada
Mr. Darwin Lambert, Editor, Ely Times, Ely, Nevada
Mr. Harold Laub, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mrs. Florence Murphy, Vice President, Bonanza Air Lines,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. E. J. Questa, President, First National Bank of
Nevada, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Andrew Ruckman, Executive Director Southern Nevada
Industrial Foundation, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Harvey Sewell, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Dan Symmes, Manager, Sonoma Inn, Winnemucca, Nevada
Mr. Albert Williams, Manager, Nevada Bank of Commerce,
Elko, Nevada
Mr. Tom Wilson, Advertising Agency, Reno, Nevada
b) The following members were proposed as an Advisory
Committee for the College of Education:
Mrs. Walt Brinkerhoff, State President, Nevada Congress
of Parents and Teachers Associations, Lovelock,
Nevada
Mr. John Buntan, State Director of Vocational Educa-
tion, Carson City, Nevada
Mr. Chester Davis, Secretary of Nevada State Education
Association, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Fred Dressler, Garnerville, Nevada
Mr. Howard Gray, State President of State Board of
Education, Reno, Nevada
Mr. George Early Harris, President Nevada Association
of School Administrators, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Andrew Mitchell, President of Elementary School
Principals Association, Boulder City, Nevada
Dr. L. A. Moren, Elko, Nevada
Mr. Halvor Phillips, Winnemucca, Nevada
Mr. Gerald Roberts, Tonopah, Nevada
Mrs. Byrd Sawyer, State Adviser to Future Teachers of
America, Fallon, Nevada
Mrs. Amy Stambaugh, Ely, Nevada
Mrs. Dewey Solomon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Byron Stetler, State Superintendent of Public In-
struction, Carson City, Nevada
Mr. Earl Wooster, County Superintendent, Washoe County
Schools, Reno, Nevada
c) The following members were proposed as an Advisory
Committee for the Mackay School of Mines:
Mr. Henry S. Curtis, Plant Manager, American Potash &
Chemical Corporation, Henderson, Nevada
Mr. W. G. Emminger, Nevada Industrial Commission, Carson
City, Nevada
Mr. Paul Gemmill, General Manager, Combined Metals
Reduction Company, Pioche, Nevada
Mr. Thomas Graham, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Reno, Nevada
Mr. Byron S. Hardie, Manager, Bristol Silver Mines
Company, Pioche, Nevada
Mr. John M. Heizer, Lovelock, Nevada
Mr. Burnette Henry, Works Manager, U. S. Gypsum Company,
Empire, Nevada
Mr. R. O. Jones, Western Manager, Standard Slag Company,
Gabbs, Nevada
Mr. J. C. Kinnear, Jr., General Manager, Kennecott
Copper Corporation, Mc Gill, Nevada
Mr. Omar J. Loeltz, U. S. Geological Survey, Carson
City, Nevada
Mr. A. E. Miller, General Manager, Yerington Mines, The
Anaconda Company, Weed Heights, Nevada
Mr. Julian Moore, Basic Management, Inc., Henderson,
Nevada
Mr. Eldridge Nash, Manager, Nevada Massachusetts
Company, Tungsten, Nevada
Mr. O. Perry Riker, Consulting Mining Engineer, Reno,
Nevada
Mr. Walter Smith, District Geologist, Shell Oil Company,
Ely, Nevada
Mr. Howard Wells, President, Wells-Cargo, Inc., Reno,
Nevada
Mr. H. P. Willard, Western Manager, Basic, Inc., Gabbs,
Nevada
d) The following members were proposed as an Advisory
Committee for the Nevada Southern Regional Division:
Mrs. Marge Phillips, member of the Southern Nevada
Campus Improvement Committee, Las Vegas, Nevada
Miss Maude Frazier, Assemblywoman from Clark County,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. R. Guild Gray, Superintendent of the Clark County
School District, member of the Nevada Southern
Campus Improvement Committee, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Richard Ronzone, graduate of the University of
Nevada, businessman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Julian Moore, Manager of Basic Management, Inc.,
at Henderson, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Elbert Edwards, Area Administrator of the Boulder
City Schools, graduate of the University of Nevada,
Boulder City, Nevada
Mr. Earl Hartke, Mayor of North Las Vegas, businessman,
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Dell H. Robison, member of the Board of Education
of Clark County, Logandale, Nevada
Mr. James L. Gibson, Plant Engineer at American Potash
in Henderson, Henderson, Nevada
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Advisory Committees be approved.
14. Ladino Dairy
Dean Adams was present to make the presentation. In meet-
ing of the Citizens' Advisory Committee to the College of
Agriculture, held on May 7, 1958, the following action was
taken:
Motion was made by Ray Knisley, as follows: Having reviewed
and agreed with the recommendations of the Advisory Commit-
tee made on September 22, 1955, proposing sale of the Ladino
Dairy Farm and having examined the facilities of that farm
and reviewed the proposal of the present staff of the Col-
lege of Agriculture to abandon its operation and establish
a modern dairy and facilities at the Main Station Farm in
its place, and being of the opinion that it would be a
breach of trust to the Fleischmann Estate to use the funds
derived from this sale for any other purpose, we recommend
that the Ladino Dairy Farm be sold at the most advantageous
price, the money derived from this sale to be used:
1. To establish modern dairy facilities as has been out-
lined by the said staff at this meeting.
2. Any surplus remaining to be used for the College of
Agriculture.
The motion was seconded by Fred Settlemeyer and in the
absence of objection, was declared adopted by Cyril Bastian
as Chairman.
/s/ Ray Knisley
Roy Brown
Eyer Boies
Norman D. Glaser
Joe Williams
Grant T. Anderson
C. A. Bastian
Fred Settlemeyer
Karl Marshall
Roy Young
Vernon Metcalf
Dean Adams explained that 2 appraisals were made, but both
were considered by the Committee to be too low.
Motion by Mr. Elwell to accept the report and the recommen-
dation was amended by Mr. Thompson to accept the report and
to accept the recommendation only as to the sale of the
Farm. Mr. Elwell accepted the amendment. Mr. Sawyer sec-
onded the motion, as amended, and it carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that a note of thanks be sent to the members
of the Citizens' Advisory Committee to the College of Agri-
culture for their report.
The meeting recessed at 12:20 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:05
P.M. Mr. Sawyer was unable to return for the afternoon session.
Mr. Art Palmer observed for the Legislative Counsel Bureau in
place of Mrs. Wohlfeil.
15. Alumni Association Budget
John Sala, Alumni Director, and Myneer Walker, President of
the Alumni Association, presented and discussed the proposed
budget for the coming biennium. The budget, as now pre-
sented, included income and expenditures from dues collect-
ed. The total requested from State appropriation was
$24,046.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried with
Mr. Bastian not voting and all others votes "aye", that the
budget be accepted and forwarded to the Legislature.
16. Personnel Items (Appeals)
President Armstrong called on Dr. Wood, who had worked on
the following personnel matters as Acting President.
a) L. E. Dunn - Report from the Chairman of the Committee
on Tenure and Academic Freedom stated that the Committee
has not yet considered the case of Dr. Dunn, who appeal-
ed for consideration regarding promotion to full Profes-
sor.
b) James Kidwell - Recommendation from the Committee on
Tenure and Academic Freedom was that appeal of Dr.
Kidwell for promotion to full Professorship be denied.
Report of the Committee action was forwarded to Dr.
Kidwell, who has now asked in writing for an opportu-
nity to discuss his appeal with the Board of Regents.
Upon recommendation of the President, the Chair asked
the Grievance Committee to meet with Dr. Kidwell.
c) James Hunter - The Committee on Tenure and Academic
Freedom considered the appeal of Mr. Hunter concerning
the change in his title and contract status. The Com-
mittee findings were that Mr. Hunter was formerly
Superintendent of the South Virginia Farm with the
title of Assistant Animal Husbandman, equivalent rank
of Instructor; when the Farm was sold, a change in Mr.
Hunter's duties resulted and his title was made that
of Herdsman, a technician status. The recommendation
of the Committee was that: (1) Mr. Hunter be re-
instated to a professional contract, and (2) any suc-
cessor to Mr. Hunter, in the position he holds, should
be appointed on a technician's contract. Following
general discussion, the President recommended that
the matter be referred back to the Committee on Tenure
and Academic Freedom for further study and clarification
with respect to the following items: (1) Does the
Committee believe Mr. Hunter possesses the necessary
qualifications for professional status; (2) Consider-
ation of consequences of granting professional status
with respect to his consequent immediate eligibility
for tenure and promotion; (3) If the Committee does
not believe that he possesses the necessary qualifica-
tions, then would the Committee consider the nature
of the precedent which would thus be established by
recommending action which is an exception to current
staff personnel policies.
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the recommendation of the President be
approved.
17. Armstrong Contract
Mr. Grant presented for consideration a contract with Dr.
Charles J. Armstrong showing an annual salary rate of
$17,500 based on 12-months service, without tenure, and
including use of house at 1080 Mount Rose Street with
utilities and use of Buildings and Grounds personnel in
maintaining the grounds, an expense account of $300 per
month against which an accounting is to be made for
actual expenses incurred in connection with the duties
of the office, use of a University car, and actual moving
expenses to Reno up to but not exceeding $1000.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the contract be approved, and that Mr.
Grant be authorized to sign on behalf of the Board of
Regents.
18. Ed Randall, Food & Drugs
Mr. Randall was present, with Attorney John Bartlett. Mr.
Randall presented ad discussed an "Organizational Plan for
Food & Drugs, Weights & Measures Departments" and also a
chart on the Financial Structure anticipating probable
growth of the State and demand for services. He also pre-
sented a budget request for the coming biennium in the
amount of $376,463.
Mr. Bastian discussed the administrative difficulties and
problem which the Food & Drugs Division has experienced and
expressed his belief that matters had gone so far that Mr.
Randall could not now bring the Department back to harmoni-
ous status.
Motion was made by Mr. Bastian and seconded by Mr. Elwell,
that because of the action of the Board of Regents on May
12, 1958, Mr. Randall be dismissed at the end of his pro-
bationary period, which is November 12, 1958.
Before a vote was taken, Attorney Bartlett spoke on behalf
of Mr. Randall, and requested that various phases of the
case be heard in open hearing when both those who are loyal
and those who are disloyal can be heard. He asked, further,
that Mr. Randall be given permission to dismiss 2 individu-
als whom Mr. Randall has charged with disloyalty. Mr.
Randall explained his efforts to carry out the work requir-
ed of his Department with what be believed to be inadequate
staff, poor equipment and lack of support on the part of
the University Administration.
Mr. Hardy reviewed the hearing which the Grievance Committee
conducted on Mr. Randall's case, and pointed out that Mr.
Randall at that time indicated his inability to perform all
the duties assigned to his Departments by laws enacted at
the last session of the Legislature. Mr. Dickerson, At-
torney General, at that time concurred in the fact that in-
creased duties had been placed on Mr. Randall at the last
legislative session, without provision for increased help
in the Department.
Vote on Mr. Bastian's motion, above, was then taken with
the following result:
"Aye" - Anderson, Bastian, Broadbent, Elwell, Grant,
Thompson
"No " - Lombardi
Not Voting - Hardy
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that Mr. Randall be offered his former posi-
tion as Chemist, effective November 12, 1958.
Motion by Mr. Bastian, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that the budget and the organizational plan
presented by Mr. Randall be submitted to the Legislature.
By unanimous informal agreement, the President was in-
structed by the Chair to study the situation of securing a
Head for the Department of Food & Drugs, Weights & Measures,
Petroleum Products Inspection.
19. Las Vegas License Matter
Chairman Grant presented a letter from the proprietor of
Pierre's College Inn in which he asked the attitude of the
Regents towards his application for license for serving
alcoholic beverages at his establishment, located some 750
feet from the Nevada Campus of the Southern Regional Divi-
sion. The matter was generally discussed, in regard to
this particular request, as well as its effect upon the
future growth of the area.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that a letter be written to the Chairman of
the Licensing Board of Clark County, with copies to members
of the Licensing Board and the County Commissioners, re-
questing that the license not be granted.
20. General University Budget
Mr. Hayden discussed cuts which had been made in the bien-
nial budget, in line with request of the Board of Regents
at the last meeting. The budget, as here presented, showed
a total for biennium of $11,295,388.50, with $8,611.424.50
requested from the Legislature to finance the budget.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that, in presenting the budget to the Legisla-
ture, the President is the official spokesman for the Uni-
versity.
Mr. Humphrey, representing the Nevada Taxpayers' Associa-
tion, commented favorably on the manner of preparation and
presentation of the University budget, especially from the
standpoint of public information; and he thanked the Regents
and the University Administration for cooperation in gather-
ing budget information for the Nevada Taxpayer's Associa-
tion.
There followed some discussion concerning a policy for
salary increases under the formula set up by the Personnel
Policy and Procedure for Professional Staff.
The Chairman appointed Regent Thompson to work with Dr.
Armstrong and Dr. Wood in preparing a resolution outlining
the views of the Board of Regents on salary increases.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that the University budget be approved as pre-
sented in this meeting in its final form.
21. Regents Meeting
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the October meeting of the Board be held
in Las Vegas.
22. Meeting with the Press
Upon proposal by Dr. Anderson, it was agreed that members
of the Press be invited to meet with the Regents on the
evening prior to the November meeting of the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
The next meeting was set for October 11, 1958 in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary