September 8-9, 1973
09-08-1973
Pages 70-85
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
September 8, 1973
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Regular Session at
the Northern Nevada Community College, Elko.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Miss Flora Dungan
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Members absent: Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Helen Thompson
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
Acting President Donald Baepler (UNLV)
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNS)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Mr. Harry Wood (UNS)
Mr. K. Donald Jessup (UNS)
Dr. Paul Fenske (DRI)
Dr. Pat Geuder (UNLV)
Ms. Dorothy Call (NNCC)
Mrs. Jo Deen Flack (UNR)
Mr. Terry Reynolds (ASUN)
Mr. John Morlan (CSUN)
Mr. Robert Lage (NNCC)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 8:45 A.M.
1. NNCC Associated Students
Mr. Robert Lage, President of NNCC Associated Students, wel-
comed the Regents to Elko and expressed appreciation on be-
half of the NNCC students for the support of the Board in
providing the buildings, the staff and the program to the
students of Northern Nevada.
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of July 13, 1973 were
submitted for approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
3. Report of Gifts
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Offi-
cers was recommended (report identified as Ref. 3 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
4. Bid Opening, Phase I, WNCC
President Donnelly recalled that in July the Board author-
ized the Administration to review the bids for this project,
received July 27, 1973, and award a contract following a
poll of the Board. Accordingly, he noted, under date of
August 1, the results of the bids were transmitted to the
Board with a recommendation that a construction contract be
awarded to Carrao Construction Company in the amount of
$1,070,498. Responses to the mail ballot were affirmative
and the contract was awarded by the State Public Works
Board on August 17, 1973.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
confirmation of the action taken as a result of the mail
ballot.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
5. Change in Signature Authority, NNCC
President Donnelly reported that changes in personnel at
NNCC make it necessary to make changes in signature author-
ity on the petty cash account which the College presently
has at the Elko Branch of Nevada National Bank. He request-
ed that signature authority be granted to Dr. William Berg,
Executive Vice President, and Evelyn Jones, Account Clerk.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
6. Northern Nevada Community College, Phase II
A. President Donnelly recalled that at the July meeting,
concern was expressed over the delay in the completion
of the second building at the NNCC Campus. At the
request of the Board, Mr. Hug inquired of the State
Public Works Board concerning the delays. Dr. Donnelly
reported that subsequent correspondence between the
contractor, the architect and the State Public Works
Board indicates that the delay was caused by weather
conditions, and shortage of labor and materials. That
correspondence also revealed that the State Public Works
Board believes that the contractor is making an effort
to complete the project as rapidly as possible and
anticipates total completion by mid-September.
B. President Donnelly also recalled that the Board had
requested the Administration to initiate a review of
construction contracts and develop recommendations for
inclusion of liquidated damages clauses. In accordance
with that request, a report had been filed by Harry
Wood, UNS Architect (report identified as Ref. 6 and
filed with permanent minutes). That report indicated
all projects contracted for by the State Public Works
Board include liquidated damages clauses.
7. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following
transfer of funds:
#2 $7,000 from the Contingency Reserve to the University
Press Operating category to increase funds available for
book production. A transfer from Professional Salary
Savings was made to the Contingency Reserve.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
8. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
July 13, 1973 were submitted for approval (minutes identi-
fied as Ref. 8 and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey requested confirmation of the actions of
the Committee as reported in the minutes.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Dungan,
carried without dissent.
9. Proposed Establishment of Reading Center, UNLV
Acting President Baepler requested authorization to estab-
lish a Reading Center within the College of Education,
effective with the Fall semester, 1973. The primary func-
tions of the proposed Center and specific services to be
offered were detailed in a proposal included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 9 and filed with permanent
minutes). Also included in the proposal was a Fees and
Service Policy for the community services function of the
Center.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that the
Board's policy required that establishment of new Depart-
ments and Centers be submitted to two successive meetings
prior to final approval. Therefore, this matter would be
scheduled for final approval at the October meeting.
Mr. Morris moved approval of the establishment of the Center
and the Fees and Service Policy, as proposed, with the stip-
ulations that the Center be authorized to operate on an ex-
perimental basis until the October meeting at which time
final approval could be requested. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
10. De Vos Estate
A. Acting President Baepler noted that UNLV presently holds
9/16ths of 50% interest in a 48.36 acre parcel of land
in Sedona, Arizona, received as part of the De Vos
estate. An offer to purchase the land as been received
by Deseret Trust Company in the amount of $3,000 per
acre with $14,500 down payment and annual installments
over seven years bearing interest at 7 1/2 percent per
annum. An acre will be released upon the receipt of
each $5,000 of the $145,000 total sales price. UNLV's
interest will amount to $40,781.25.
Dr. Baepler recalled that the assets of the De Vos
estate have been dedicated by the Board of Regents to
scholarships and noted that this land, as one of the
assets, does not produce income and will require future
cash expenditures for property taxes.
Acting President Baepler recommended the offer to pur-
chase be accepted and the proceeds of the sale be added
to the De Vos Endowment Fund. Chancellor Humphrey con-
curred, noting that the sale of University property
required approval of the Governor.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
B. Dr. Baepler noted that an additional asset in the De Vos
estate is a small strip of land 24.7' x 659', also lo-
cated in Sedona, Arizona. The owner of the surrounding
property has offered to purchase the land for a nominal
sum. Continued ownership of the parcel is of no benefit
to the University and the owner of the surrounding prop-
erty could challange the University's interest in the
land as an adverse holding of property.
Acting President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended the parcel be sold for $250 and the proceeds be
added to the De Vos Endowment Fund, noting that as in
the preceding item, sale of this land also requires
approval of the Governor.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
11. Approval of Preliminary Plans, UNLV Life Sciences Building
Preliminary plans for this project were presented by Mr.
Robert Fielden of Jack Miller and Associates. A summary
of the project was included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. 11 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Wood, UNS Architect, Acting President Baepler and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the preliminary
plans as presented.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
12. Installation of Second Elevator, College of Education
Building, UNLV
Acting President Baepler recommended the addition of a sec-
ond elevator in the College of Education building at an es-
timated cost of $40,000. He stated that approximately
$2,000 remained in the project contingency fund and the
balance of the total cost could be made available from the
UNLV Capital Improvement Fee Fund. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
13. Security Force, UNLV
Acting President Baepler recalled that in June a report on
the UNLV Security Force was presented for information and
discussion. One of the principal items in the discussion
resulting from the report was the question of whether the
Security Officers on the Campus should be armed. At that
time, UNLV agreed to undertake a survey in an attempt to
discover any significant changes in security operations at
various Campuses since a 1968 survey.
Dr. Baepler submitted a report from Dean Brock Dixon con-
taining the results of UNLV's recent survey, noting his con-
currence with the conclusions stated in the report and en-
dorsing Dean Dixon's recommendation that UNLV Security
Officers be equipped with mace. (Report on file in
Chancellor's Office.)
14. Request to Establish Student Union Reserve Account, UNLV
Acting President Baepler requested that a reserve account
in the amount of $60,000 be established for the Moyer
Student Union to provide funds for future remodeling,
emergency maintenance or expansion. The funds will be
provided from a surplus in the Moyer Student Union oper-
ating fund balance. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
15. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
Acting President Baepler requested approval of the following
transfers of funds:
#74-003 $7,857 from the Contingency Reserve to the Office
of Information to fund the position of Editorial
Assistant, transferred from Classified Service.
#74-004 $12,726 from Classified Salaries, Intercollegiate
Athletics Estimative Budget, to Professional
Salaries, Intercollegiate Athletics, to provide
salary funds for Athletic Business Manager.
#74-007 $13,496 from Contingency Reserve to Purchasing to
provide for salary for Purchasing Administrator
transferred from Professional to Classified
Salaries.
#74-012 $39,672 from Contingency Reserve to Dean, Exten-
sion Research Development, to provide budget for
Department.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
16. CSUN Finances
Acting President Baepler recalled that in July, the Board
had deferred action on a request by Dan Wade, CSUN Presi-
dent, that CSUN funds be removed from an agency account
and placed back into a separate bank account under CSUN
control. He noted that this delay was granted to allow an
opportunity for UNLV Administration to review the matter
and to make a recommendation at the September meeting.
Dr. Baepler reported that Mr. Wade was not able to be pres-
ent at the September meeting and had requested the matter
be further deferred until October. Dr. Baepler and
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the request.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
17. Request for Increase in Board Rate, UNR
President Miller reviewed the legal action which had been
taken in response to a decision by the Regents to contract
the food services at UNR to an outside firm. In conformity
with the Court's decision requiring the University to con-
tinue the food service and to retain the classified em-
ployees assigned to that area, President Miller recommended
the board rate at UNR be increased to $243 per semester,
effective with the Fall semester, 1973. In recommending
the increase, President Miller noted the dining commons had
experienced a $221,343 deficit during the 1972-73 fiscal
year and even with the reduction in personnel and the
increase in food contracts which has occurred during the
current semester, a deficit for the current fiscal year
will result without the increase requested.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the requested increase.
Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan.
In the discussion following, concern was expressed over the
increasing costs to students and consideration was given to
several alternatives, including the possibility of discon-
tinuing food service altogether, or retaining the present
board rate with the hope that increased revenues in future
years would offset the anticipated deficit this year. How-
ever, it was pointed out by Chancellor Humphrey that by
incurring a deficit this year, future students would be
obligated to pay increased costs in order that present
students would not be assessed. Also, it was pointed out
that some type of food service is required for those stu-
dents living in the dormitories and under the court order,
a snack bar food service could not be substituted.
Motion to approve the requested increase in board rate was
approved without dissent.
18. Construction of Pedestrian Walkway, UNR
President Miller reported that bids were opened August 9
for construction of a pedestrian walkway from Palmer Engi-
neering to the Education building. Bids were as follows:
Base Bid Alt. A Total
I. Christensen $19,320 ------ $19,320
Valley Concrete 23,998 ($500) 23,498
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
the Board concur with the State Public Works Board in
awarding the bid to I. Christensen & Co., in the amount of
$19,320. Funds are available from the Higher Education
Capital Construction Fund.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
19. Heat Trench Extension to Physical Education Complex, UNR
President Miller reported bids were opened August 9 by the
State Public Works Board for extension of the heat trench
to the Physical Education Complex. Bids were as follows:
Base Bid Alt. A Total
Harker & Harker $ 76,490 $ 7,777.77 $ 84,267.77
Reno Sheet Metal 72,000 17,300.00 89,300.00
Mc Kenzie Constr. 105,800 17,680.00 123,480.00
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
Board concur with the State Public Works Board in awarding
the contract to Harker & Harker in the amount of $84,267.77.
By previous action of the Board, funds are available from
the earned interest from the PE Complex revenue bond sale
proceeds, which presently amounts to $321,686. President
Miller and Chancellor Humphrey also recommended that $86,000
be transferred to fund the Heat Line Extension and any funds
remaining upon completion of the work be returned to the
interest account.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
20. Request for Approval of Transfer from Corporate Trust, UNR
President Miller requested approval of the withdrawal of
$9,038.17 from Corporate Trust Reserve accounts to be used
in equipment and building maintenance:
Equipment Building Total
Reserve Reserve
Corporate Trust 30
Student Housing $ 489.95 $1,772.50 $2,262.45
Dining Commons 4,304.19 805.10 5,109.29
$4,794.14 $2,577.60 $7,371.74
Corporate Trust 36
Student Housing $ 632.00 $1,034.43 $1,666.43
-------- -------- --------
Total both Proj $5,426.14 $3,612.03 $9,038.17
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
21. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Account
President Miller reported that the new Admissions Committee
of the School of Medical Sciences will be in operation dur-
ing the coming academic year. He noted that the membership
is broadly representative of the State, with especially
strong representation from Clark County, and it is antici-
pated that approximately six meetings of the Committee will
be required, at an estimate cost of $2,525.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
expenses of this Committee be met by allocation from the
Board of Regents Special Projects Account.
Miss Dungan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
22. Replacement of Getchell Library Steps, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids for replacement of
Getchell Library steps were requested for August 22; how-
ever, no bids were received. The State Public Works Board
has readvertised the project with a bid opening date of
September 13. The project cost is estimated at $25,000
and funds are available from the 1973-75 Capital Improve-
ment Program.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
bids be reviewed and a recommendation for award be submitted
to the Board by mail ballot.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
23. Nye Hall, UNR
Mr. Steninger introduced Mrs. Dorothy Gallagher, from Elko,
who had requested an opportunity to discuss with the Regents
her concerns over the living conditions on Campus at UNR.
Mrs. Gallagher commented that contrary to the impressions
left from the newspaper stories, she had not asked for time
on the agenda to criticize the University, the Administra-
tion or the Regents. She stated that she wished to express
her concern and to offer her support as well as the support
of other interested parents in whatever program the Regents
and the Administration would propose to improve the living
conditions on Campus and to perhaps provide a more attrac-
tive place for students to live. Her primary concern, she
said, was that if students were given adult privileges and
adult freedoms, they should also assume the responsibility
for adult behavior and she would support any program devel-
oped by the Regents to encourage students to act with
responsibility.
In the discussion following, Dean Roberta Barnes commented
on some of the conditions existing presently in the dorms,
some of the steps which have been taken to make dormitory
living more attractive, and some of the plans which are
being developed to encourage more participation by the dorm
residents in supervision of the residence halls. President
Miller also commented on the residence hall situation, not-
ing that the Administration is presently holding discussions
concerning changes in housing and food services designed to
improve the living conditions and to make dormitory life
more attractive to the students.
24. Construction of Metal Shelter for Main Station Farm Feed
Lot, UNR
President Miller reported that bids were opened August 22,
1973 for a metal building shelter for the feed lot at the
Main Station Farm. The building is a quonset-type metal
roof shelter, set on posts and placed on a concrete founda-
tion. It is 80' by 144' and is to provide shelter to the
animals while feeding. Results of the bids were as follows:
Ron Krump Construction $28,757
S & J Building Contractor 38,943
President Miller recommended that award be made to Ron Krump
Construction, noting that funds are available from the
College of Agriculture Facilities account. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
25. Addition to Agricultural & Industrial Mechanics Building,
UNR
President Miller reported that bids were opened July 24,
1973 for an addition to the Agricultural and Industrial
Mechanics building at the Valley Road Field Laboratory.
Bids were as follows:
Base Bid Alt. 1 Total
Pagni Bros. $84,889 $1,800 $86,689
Roberts & Shaver 94,225 1,800 96,025
(Alt. 1 is completion of electrical and lighting work in
the woodworking and welding shop areas.)
President Miller noted the low bid of $86,689 exceeds the
$58,000 currently available from facilities funds of the
Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension
Service and recommended the balance of the funds be made
available from proceeds from the sale of the Valley Road
Farm land to the State Highway Department. President Miller
submitted a status report of the College of Agriculture
projects which were planned or approved and the associated
funds available to pay for them, as prepared by Dean Bohmont
(report filed with permanent minutes).
It was agreed that this matter would be deferred until after
lunch and after the disucssion of an item dealing with the
Main Station Field Laboratory.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:15 P.M.
25. Addition to Agricultural & Industrial Mechanics Building,
UNR (discussion resumed)
President Miller recommended that the bid of Pagni Bros. in
the amount of $86,689 be accepted and the additional funds
be made available from the proceeds of the Valley Road Farm
sale. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
26. Approval of Final Plans, Animal Health Center Addition, UNR
Vice President Pine presented the final plans for this pro-
ject, designed by architect, Russell Clopine. Mr. Pine
noted the project expansion is approximately 5,600 square
feet and will be used to house veterinary scientists who are
presently in the Anderson Health Science building but who
must be relocated, and will provide large animal anatomy
laboratories and wildlife disease facilities.
Mr. Pine noted the project is estimated to cost $180,000
and funds are to be provided from Valley Road Farm sale
proceeds, grant funds available to the College of
Agriculture, and monies available under P. L. 78-84.
President Miller recommended approval of the plans as sub-
mitted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
27. Request to Dispose of University Land
President Miller reported the College of Agriculture has
requested authorization to sell 4.3 acres of land located at
the Valley Road Field Laboratory. The land is at the south-
west corner of the Field Laboratory and is the northeast
corner of the street intersection of Valley Road and 7th
Street. It is separated from the Field Laboratory by
Interstate 80.
President Miller noted the value of the acreage is estimated
in excess of $300,000 and the College wishes to use the pro-
ceeds for the construction of an addition to the Renewable
Natural Resources Facility.
President Miller recommended approval. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred, with the stipulation that acceptance of an offer
to purchase would be subject to Board approval and sale of
the land would be subject to the Governor's approval. It
was also noted appraisals of the property would be secured
and disposition of proceeds would require Board approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
28. Main Station Field Laboratory
President Miller recalled in March, 1973 the Board author-
ized a land planning study of the Main Station Farm by
S E & A Consulting Engineers. Dr. Miller noted Phase I of
the study, the identification of the land most valuable for
sale, has been completed and a report submitted. The report
was included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 29A and
filed with permanent minutes).
President Miller recommended that:
1. The 260 acres of land which the Phase I study involves
be rezoned from E-1 (First Estates) to ME (Industrial
Estates). This is the University land west of Boynton
Lane between the Dominican Monastery and Rock Boulevard
(land reflected on Ref. 29B, filed with permanent
minutes).
2. Further consideration of the disposition of 188 acres of
this rezoned property be deferred until a subsequent
meeting.
President Miller also noted the 750 acres remaining in the
Main Station Farm, located to the east of Boynton Lane, will
be in Phase II of the study.
President Miller introduced Mr. Richard Arden, President of
S E & A, who reviewed the findings and recommendations of
the consulting firm and the arguments in favor of the re-
quest for rezoning. Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the
recommendations of President Miller.
Mrs. Joyce moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
29. School of Medical Sciences Host Account
President Miller requested authorization for the coming
academic year for a host account in the amount of $1,000
from non-appropriated gift funds for the use of the School
of Medical Sciences. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
30. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Miller requested approval of the following trans-
fers of funds:
#108 $5,300 from the Contingency Reserve to the Speech and
Drama Department to provide funds for Graduate Assist-
ants' salaries. An offsetting transfer was made to
the Contingency Reserve from the English Department.
#117 $1,350 from the Contingency Reserve to the Speech and
Drama Department to help defray payroll expenses for
two part-time Instructors. An offsetting transfer was
made to the Contingency Reserve from Speech and
Drama's operating account.
#137 $13,057 from the Contingency Reserve to Elementary
Education and Special Education to provide coverage
for two Graduate Fellows and to cover one classified
position. An equivalent amount will be transferred
from the Department's Professional Salary category
to the Contingency Reserve.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Miss Dungan, seconded by Mr. Buchanan, two addi-
tional items were added to the agenda.
31. Acquisition of Property in Boulder City
President Ward requested authority to enter into an agree-
ment with the City of Boulder City for the purchase of
approximately 24 acres of land located in Boulder City upon
which the DRI would construct a building to be funded by a
grant from the Fleischmann Foundation. The purchase price
would be $1 and DRI would be responsible for certain off-
site improvements estimated at $2,000. A letter from
Boulder City setting forth the conditions was distributed
and is filed with permanent minutes. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Dungan, carried without dissent.
32. Selection of Architect for DRI Building
President Ward noted a condition of the Fleischmann Founda-
tion grant of $450,000 for a DRI building in Southern
Nevada is that a construction contract must be awarded by
June 1, 1974. To meet this deadline, he noted, it would be
necessary to enter into an agreement for architectural
services as soon as possible. President Ward requested
authority to enter into a contract for professional serv-
ices with the firm of Jack Miller & Associates, or in the
event something precludes the firm's acceptance, with
Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
33. Preliminary Report of Enrollment Data
Mr. K. Donald Jessup presented a preliminary report of Fall
enrollment data for the 2 Universities and the 3 Community
College Campuses. (Report filed with permanent minutes.)
34. Resignation of President N. Edd Miller
Chairman Jacobsen noted the resignation of President Miller
and the acceptance of that resignation by the Board of
Regents, with regret.
President Miller made the following statement:
Since this will be my last meeting with the Board of
Regents, I want to take just a minutes to say "thank
you" to you.
My 8 years in Nevada have been deeply satisfying in
every way. Mrs. Miller and I feel so much a part of
this State, of Reno, and of the University that it is
difficult to remember we ever called anyplace else
home. We leave with sorrow at parting from friends
but with good feeling in all ways about our years here.
To my colleagues at the University -- students, faculty,
staff, Administrators -- I express my deep appreciation
for their support to me in sometimes trying situations,
but mostly to the University of which they are a part.
It is difficult -- and dangerous -- to single out in-
dividuals for special thanks. But I feel I have been
especially blessed with extraordinarily fine ASUN Pres-
idents and Student Body Officers, and Faculty Senate
Chairmen during my tenure at the University. And no
one could ask for a better team of Administrators than
Ed Olsen, Roberta Barnes, Edward Pine and James
Anderson. And my real thanks go to my office staff:
Jean Baldwin, Agnes Heidtman and Lorna Loshbaugh.
I want also to express my thanks to my fellow Univer-
sity Officers, Don Baepler, Jack Ward and Chuck
Donnelly for their cooperation and help in so many ways.
To Bonnie Smotony, one of the first people I met on
Campus, my special thanks, too. I reserve a most
special word of appreciation to Chancellor Humphrey.
He has been demanding, as he should be, understanding
-- sometimes beyond any reasonable expectation -- and
supporting, always. Our years together as colleagues
and as friends are very important and close to me.
I am, finally, grateful to you -- the Regents of the
University. On occasions we've had our problems as
even the best of families have, but always there has
been no doubt that our goal was the same, achieving
the finest education possible for the young people of
this State. And I am grateful to you for your con-
tinuing support in achieving that goal. This State
should be proud of the service you give to higher
education. In my opinion, you belong to the most
important group in the State.
While our official association has been a fine experi-
ence, I want to thank you even more for your friend-
ship during my time in Nevada; three of you, Harold
Jacobsen, Louis Lombardi, Fred Anderson, together with
Procter Hug, were among the first people I met in
Nevada. Mrs. Miller and I are grateful to you for
your help in making us so quickly feel at home. We
have and will continue in the future to cherish our
friendship with you and the friendships we have
developed with all of you on the Board are very im-
portant to us.
I'm proud to have been associated with the University
of Nevada, Reno, and with public higher education in
the State. The University is a fine one and is des-
tined for a fine future. I shall always retain my
pride in being part of it in an exciting period in
history.
Thank you very much.
Chairman Jacobsen read a resolution adopted by the College
of Agriculture Senior Advisory Board on August 30, 1973,
expressing appreciation to President Miller for his leader-
ship and wishing him continued success. (Resolution filed
with permanent minutes.)
The action agenda was completed and the information agenda was
submitted. The information agenda contained the following items
and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Foreign Travel Report
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Quarterly Report of Disciplinary Cases, UNR
(4) Report of Purchases
(5) Progress Report of University Projects
(6) Recreation Course of Study
(7) Interdisciplinary Programs
(8) Consulting Activities by Professional Staff
The meeting adjourned at 1:50 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
09-08-1973