September 9-10, 1961
09-09-1961
Pages 97-112
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
September 9, 1961
The Board of Regents met in room 205 Morrill Hall, University of
Nevada on Saturday, September 9, 1961. Present: Regents Arnold,
Anderson, Broadbent, Crumley, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Lombardi,
Magee; Vice President Young, Engineer Rogers, Business Manager
Humphrey, and President Armstrong. Chief Deputy Attorney General
Porter was present as Legal Advisor. Mr. Arnold presented his
Oath of Office, duly signed and notarized. Mr. Hancock, Secre-
tary-Manager of the State Planning Board, was present for dis-
cussions on the building program. Reporters Zane Miles, Bean and
Laxalt covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 29, 1961 were
approved upon motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold,
and unanimous vote.
2. Approval of Check Registers
President Armstrong presented the Check Registers of the
Business Office (attached), and recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Check Registers be
approved.
3. Candidate for Degrees
President Armstrong presented the list of candidates for
degrees as of September 1, 1961 and recommended that they
be approved. These candidates had been approved by the
Deans and Faculties of the Colleges concerned and the record
of each candidate had been checked with the Business Office
and certified by the Registrar.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the candidates be approved and that they
be granted the indicated degree, as follows:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE:
Berry, Robert Gaynor B. A.
Clock, Charles Eugene B. S.
Crawford, William Conrad, Sr. B. A. in Journ.
Dalbey, Roberta Jean B. A.
Douglass, William Anthony B. A.
Hall, Wesley Wilkinson B. S.
Havas, Paul Phillips B. A.
Joseph, Patricia Ann B. S.
Mc Claskey, James Thomas B. A.
Miller, John C. B. S.
Nikoley, Manfred Lothar B. A. in Journ.
Pardini, Tommy Fred B. A.
Pemberton, Penelope Ann B. S.
Rutherford, Donald Stuart B. A.
Smee, Louise Ann B. S.
Woodford, Taunya Virginia B. A.
Zundel, Donald Gordon B. S.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Lerude, Robert Eugene B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Lindblom, Robert Hugh B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Peasnall, Melvin Lee B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Pepple, Jarold Edward B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Waldman, Herbert L. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Wilson, Charles A. B. S. in Bus. Adm.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION:
Achabal, Helena B. S. in Ed.
Bottorff, Susan Hollingworth B. S. in Ed.
Britt, Lynda Caroline B. S. in Ed.
Cameron, Ralph Gerald B. S. in Ed.
Constant, Elaine Georgiana B. S. in Ed.
Fumagalli, Bernard James Scheiner B. S. in Ed.
Geraghty, Mary Frances B. S. in Ed.
Gilbert, Jack Eugene B. S. in Ed.
Grauvogel, Marian Erskine B. S. in Ed.
Harwood, Clara A. B. S. in Ed.
Hesse, Sandra Jean B. S. in Ed.
Hunter, John Hogan B. S. in Ed.
Knowles, Deanna Gail Woodliff B. S. in Ed.
Larsen, Agnes Sylvia B. S. in Ed.
Maloney, Violet Noreen B. S. in Ed.
Maroon, Laurette G. B. S. in Ed.
Martin, Kathryn B. S. in Ed.
Mc Intosh, Carole B. S. in Ed.
Metcalf, Garland D. B. S. in Ed.
Murdock, Zona Dee B. A. in Ed.
Nielsen, Grace Parker B. S. in Ed.
Noland, Laura Jane K. B. S. in Ed.
Ollerenshaw, Vera Mae B. S. in Ed.
Peterson, Avis B. S. in Ed.
Rauch, Susan Margaret B. S. in Ed.
Richardson, Lyda H. B. S. in Ed.
Robertson, Opal Curieux B. S. in Ed.
Rogers, Margaret Joy B. S. in Ed.
Rowe, Margaret May Eldridge B. S. in Ed.
Silvestri, Charles Anthony B. S. in Ed.
Thomas, Shirley Paul B. S. in Ed.
Turner, Marguerite Peterson B. S. in Ed.
Williams, Claire Anderson B. S. in Ed.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING:
Becker, Stanley Martin B. S. in E. E.
Dawson, Marshall Mack B. S. in E. E.
Hoggatt, George Douglas B. S. in M. E.
Jack, Charles Albert B. S. in C. E.
Randall, Ronald Ray B. S. in E. E.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES:
Brown, Robert Drysdale B. S. in Geol.
Garten, Ronald C. B. S. in Geol.
Miller, James Henry B. S. in Geol.
Osborne, David H. B. S. in Geol. Engr.
Pruett, David Lloyd B. S. in Geol.
GRADUATE SCHOOL:
Brown, Della Grace B. M. of Ed.
Burge, Dennis Knight M. S.
Carano, Mary Kathleen M. S.
Chiara, Herbert M. of Ed.
Crain, John Russell M. S.
Furchner, Theodore A. M. of Ed.
Hyatt, Howard A. M. S.
Intardonato, John Joseph M. A.
Lawrence, Virginia Rose M. S.
Lytle, Freeland Wayne M. of Ed.
Marfisi, Frank Edward M. of Ed.
Moss, Marvin Lynne M. of Ed.
Piper, Edgar Leo M. S.
Poulakidas, Nickolas M. of Ed.
Rosenberg, Earl Hudson M. A.
Schryver, Robert Floyd M. S.
Schroder, Lee R. M. of Ed.
Terry, John Prescott M. A.
Terry, La Mar W. M. of Ed.
Twitchell, Neil C. M. of Ed.
4. Gifts and Grants
Gifts and grants which had been received by the University
were presented for official acceptance by the Board of
Regents, as follows:
Miscellaneous
From Harry and Lelah B. Gray, Reno - an extensive collec-
tion of the works of Robert Burns and related studies of
his poetry and prose, valued at $1800 for the Library. The
first shipment consisting of 66 volumes has been received.
From Dr. Benjamin Drummer, Reno - 94 medical journals and
newspapers for the Library.
From Mrs. Margaret S. Lineham, Reno - two copies of "Think
Fast America" by Lambert Schuyler, for the Library.
From Mrs. Theodore Post, Reno - 13 volumes of literature,
history and psychology, for the Library.
From Howell Purdue, Washington, D. C. - "Papers Pertaining
to the Confederacy", by Ira Pace Purdue, for the Library.
From Mrs. Jeanette Rhodes, Reno - a beautifully bound vol-
ume of "Milton's Poems" (The Poetical Works of John Milton),
for the Library.
From Dr. Edwin A. Trytten, Reno - 60 medical books for the
Library.
From Thomas C. Wilson, Reno - "The Agency List", January,
1955, #114, for the Library.
From Mrs. H. P. Dayton, Reno - 10 volumes of the "Dictionary
and Cyclopedia", for the Library.
From Alfred Merritt Smith, Reno - a copy of "Colorado River
Commission Reports", 1927 to 1935 and 1935 to 1946, "State
Engineer Biennial Report", 1948-1950, the 1899 Artemisia,
"U. S. Federal Power Commission Power Market Survey of
Nevada", 1949, and "The Student Record" (University of
Nevada) 1898, 1899 and 1900, for the Library.
From Weld Arnold, Carson City - a copy each of "Guide to
Probability and Statistics" by Gottfried E. Noether and
"Probability and Statistics" by Mosteller-Rourke-Thomas,
for the Library.
From Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Powell, Reno - 14 U. S.
Geological Survey Folios of areas of Pennsylvania and New
York, for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From Mrs. Charles B. York, Mina - $25.75 for the Mackay
School of Mines Library.
From Mrs. Mildred Williams, Reno - 5 Greek wall plates for
the Inter-Fraternity Office room.
From General Electric Company, New York - $25 to match the
contribution of F. B. Headley under the General Electric
Foundation Corporate Alumnus Program.
From Harold's Club, Reno - printing of Lake Tahoe Music
Camp Brochure.
Scholarships
From Local 369, American Federation of Musicians (Las Vegas)
- $345 for five scholarships to students in the Las Vegas
jurisdiction awarded at the Lake Tahoe Music Camp.
From Reno Community Concert Association - $500 to establish
two scholarships in the Department of Music, in appreciation
of the concert given in May for the members of the Reno
Community Concert Association.
From the General Henry H. Arnold Educational Fund, Washing-
ton, D. C. - $550 as a special scholarship for Michael Don
Gabbard for the coming school year.
From Ray L. Knisley, Lovelock - $250 to cover the Raymond
L. Knisley Scholarship for the coming school year.
From the Women's Auxiliary, Washoe County Medical Society -
$2,200 to be deposited in the scholarship fund for student
Nurses.
From the Anaconda Company, Weed Heights - $500 as a special
scholarship for William Le Roy Glass for the coming school
year.
From the Rotary Club of Reno - $350 to cover the Rotary Club
Scholarship for the coming school year.
From Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri - $500 to
cover the Ralston Purina Scholarship for the coming school
year.
From Dick Graves Nugget, Sparks - $500 to cover two John J.
Ascuaga Scholarships for the first semester of the coming
school year.
From Kenneth W. Yeates, Glenbrook, Nevada - $200 to cover
the K. W. Yeates Scholarship for the coming school year.
From William R. Lym Oboes, Los Angeles, California - $100
for one oboe scholarship awarded at the Lake Tahoe Music
Camp.
From C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Indiana - $100 for one horn
scholarship awarded at the Lake Tahoe Music Camp.
From W. T. Armstrong Company, Inc., Elhart, Indiana - $120
for two flute scholarships awarded at the Lake Tahoe Music
Camp.
From Local 368, American Federation of Musicians (Reno) -
$240 for four scholarships to students in the Reno jurisdic-
tion awarded at the Lake Tahoe Music Camp.
From Carl Fischer Musical Instrument Company, Inc., New
York - $100 for one clarinet scholarship awarded at the
Lake Tahoe Music Camp.
From C. V. Isbell, Reno - $500 as a scholarship for Robert
William Blair, a student in Engineering.
From Oregon Nevada California Fast Freight, Inc., - Southern
California Freight Lines - $500 as a "Step to Knowledge
Scholarship" award to Bob R. Robertson.
From Sidney W. Robinson, Reno - $300 to cover the Mary
Elizabeth Talbot Memorial Scholarship for the 1961-62 year.
From H. J. Heinz, National Restaurant Foundation, Chicago -
$200 as a special scholarship for Jo Anne Nelson.
Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Las Vegas, voted to
continue the Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Scholar-
ships in Electrical Engineering and Physics for the coming
school year, in the amount of $1000 for the Reno Campus
and $250 for Nevada Southern.
Grants
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$44,800 for the support of research entitled "Numerical
Computation of the Growth of Cloud Droplets" under the
direction of Wendell Mordy, Desert Research Institute.
From the Department of Health, Education and Welfare,
Washington, D. C. - $67,320 in Federal Capital Contributions
to the National Student Loan Fund for the academic year
1961-62.
From the Department of the Navy, Washington, D. C. - $17,000
in support of basic research in the Materials Sciences, un-
der the Desert Research Institute.
From Reader's Digest Foundation, New York - $400 represent-
ing a grant to the Reader's Digest Special Feature Article
Travel Fund. This is the third such grant to the Univer-
sity of Nevada Department of Journalism to cover expenses
of students for news research projects.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $990,000
to the Desert Research Institute to be used to develop the
University's research program, primarily in problems of arid
lands.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the gifts and grants be accepted, and that
the Secretary be instructed to write suitable notes of
thanks to the donors.
5. Library Furnishings
Dr. Anderson, Chairman of the Building Committee, reported
on the meeting held on August 17, 1961 in the Library rooms
of the Max C. Fleischmann Agricultural building to review
samples of furnishings for the Getchell Library. Dr.
Anderson said that he would present a further report on
this matter later in the meeting.
6. Clark Library Building
Mr. Rogers introduced Mr. Russell Clopine, architect for
remodeling the Clark Library building, who presented pre-
liminary plans for converting the building into office and
work areas, to be financed by appropriation from the State
Legislature in the amount of $54,000. There was some dis-
cussion regarding the possibility of raising the floor in
the President's area on the second floor to make less space
between the floor area and the high windows. The architect
estimated the cost to raise the floor in the President's
Office only at $3,000 and the cost to raise the floor in the
entire President's Office area at $10,000. President
Armstrong recommended approval of the preliminary plans,
with the raising of the floor to be handled as an additive
alternate.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the preliminary plans be approved, and
that the raising of the floor be bid as an additive
alternate.
7. Atmospherium-Planetarium Building
Professor Mordy and Architect Ray Hellman had been invited
to be present for this item of business. Mr. Hellman dis-
cussed parti plans for the Atmospherium building, which
will be located on the northern part of the Campus. The
architect further explained that he is investigating the
possibility of heating the building by solar energy, but
that the cost of the equipment is of prime consideration.
President Armstrong and Engineer Rogers recommended
approval.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the parti plans for the Atmospherium be
approved, and that further study be given to solar heating.
8. Building Committee Meeting, September 7, 1961
Dr. Anderson read the minutes of the meeting as follows:
Building Committee
Board of Regents
September 7, 1961
Present: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Crumley, Mr. Grant,
Dr. Lombardi, President Armstrong, Vice President Young,
Engineer Rogers. Mr. Graham Erskine, Mr. Joseph Harden, Mr.
Russell Clopine.
1. Student Union Addition
Mr. Graham Erskine and Mr. Joseph Harden presented parti
sketches for the addition to the Jot Travis Union build-
ing. The addition will provide space for additional
offices, meeting rooms, lounge area, an expanded snack
bar, a student health service (temporary, and a large
unfinished ground floor area for future use as a
Bookstore. The architects estimated costs of the
project as follows:
Air conditioning existing building $ 40,000
Remodeling upper level 16,000
Sun Screen 6,000
Upper level 264,390
Relocating kitchen 11,700
Excavating unfinished area 35,000
Lower level 88,130
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Total Construction Budget $461,220
Contingency 15,000
Architect's fee 30,000
Furnishings 87,000
Fixed fees 13,000
Project contingency 6,000
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$612,220
Mr. Arnold moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that the
Building Committee approve the parti sketches, with
the understanding that every effort will be made to
expand the construction budget from other sources of
funds to enable the completion of the unexcavated area
for use by the Bookstore. The motion was passed, for
recommendation to the Board of Regents. The architects
were asked to proceed with the development of prelimin-
ary plans on this basis.
2. Clark Building Remodeling
Mr. Russell Clopine presented preliminary plans on the
remodeling of the Clark building to provide for a change
in function from library use to administrative offices.
President Armstrong explained that only the University
Engineer's Office, the Business Office, and the Univer-
sity Editor's Office (plus some faculty) would remain
in Morrill Hall. Other administrative offices, includ-
ing Admissions and Registrar, Student Affairs, Dean of
Arts and Science, Graduate Dean, Executive Vice Presi-
dent and President, will be located in the Clark build-
ing.
The project budget is $44,000 for construction, plus
$10,000 for other costs, for a total of $54,000. No
furnishings are provided for.
Mr. Arnold moved, Mr. Crumley seconded, that the prelim-
inary plans be approved, with the understanding that the
final plans include the building of a false floor ap-
proximately three feet high in the President's complex
on the top floor, and that this item be included as an
additive alternate. The motion was passed, for recom-
mendation to the Board of Regents.
3. Nevada Southern Utilities
Mr. James Rogers presented plans for the location of
underground conduit for telephone service on the Nevada
Southern Campus. The project is to be carried out by
the State Planning Board from funds appropriated for
utility extension. He also presented plans for the
location of a power sub-station and tie-ins on the
Nevada Southern Campus. No action was required.
4. Reno Campus Utilities
Mr. Rogers presented plans for locating the fire alarm
system underground on the Reno Campus. Dr. Lombardi
moved, Mr. Crumley seconded, that the plans be approved.
The motion was passed, for recommendation to the Board
of Regents. President Armstrong was asked to make ar-
rangements for appropriate persons to meet with the
committee at its next meeting in order to acquaint the
Regents with present fire insurance coverage and car-
riers and what procedures might be followed in order to
provide a complete fire alarm system on Campus.
5. Main Station Farm Drainage Ditch
Mr. Rogers presented a proposal for the University to
participate with other owners in the vicinity of the
Main Station Farm for the purpose of draining a portion
of the Main Station Farm. He requested that up to $7000
for the University's proportional share be authorized
from Main Station Farm sales funds.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Crumley seconded, that the pro-
posed project be approved. The motion was passed, for
recommendation to the Board of Regents.
6. Auxiliary Enterprises
President Armstrong presented a report by Mr. Neil
Humphrey regarding charges currently being paid by
various auxiliary enterprises (Dining Commons, Student
Union, Bookstore, residence halls). He recommended that
these auxiliary enterprises be charged for all utilities
and other services provided by the University.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Crumley seconded, that the pro-
posal be approved. The motion was passed, for recom-
mendation to the Board of Regents.
7. Cornerstones
President Armstrong reported that plans should be made
for cornerstone laying ceremonies for the Physical
Education building and the Science and Technology build-
ing on the Nevada Southern Campus.
8. Library Furnishings
President Armstrong reported that Mr. Francis Brooks,
the State Purchasing Agent, has informed the University
that he is planning to accept the low bids on certain
items of Library furnishings, despite the fact that
these bids apparently do not meet minimum specifica-
tions and are not the lines recommended by the Board of
Regents. President Armstrong was requested to ask Mr.
Brooks to meet with the Regents' Committee to discuss
this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Kenneth E. Young
Acting Secretary
a) Student Union Addition
Dr. Anderson explained that there is need for more space
for the University Bookstore and that there is need of
the space occupied by the present Bookstore for other
purposes. Mr. Rogers described the parti sketches show-
ing floor plans. The entire building is to be air con-
ditioned. Sun screens are planned as an additive alter-
nate. President Armstrong recommended approval. Since
there were no objections, Mr. Grant declared the parti
sketches approved.
b) Utilities, Nevada Southern
Mr. Rogers discussed plans to place all power lines un-
derground except the one which will come into the sub-
station. He asked for approval of an easement to be
worked out with the Nevada Power Company so that the
utility extension may proceed as planned. President
Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously to approve an easement arrangement with the
Power Company, and for Mr. Porter to prepare the nec-
essary documents to accomplish the lease arrangement.
c) Fire Alarm and Utility System, Reno
Mr. Rogers discussed the fire alarm situation. He said
that he was prepared to have appropriate persons meet
with the Building Committee at their next meeting for a
thorough discussion as to what is needed, cost of fire
insurance and how much it could be reduced with improved
fire alarm system. Mr. Rogers discussed plans for plac-
ing the fire alarm system underground and for extension
of the primary power system. Dr. Armstrong recommended
approval. Mr. Rogers reported that the fire alarm
system in the Men's Dormitory was connected the previous
afternoon.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that final plans for an underground fire
alarm system and for the primary power extension be
approved.
Dr. Anderson further reported the following information.
Some of the Dormitories have fire alarm systems with
thermostat controlled areas which automatically sound
when a fire is developing in the area and immediately
transmit the alarm to the central fire station. The
Fine Arts building has a fire alarm system for the stage
and in no other part of the building. There are dif-
ferent types of fire alarm systems in different build-
ings. Some sort of fire alarm system exists in all
buildings where students sleep at night.
Mr. Hancock spoke from the Planning Board's point of
view, saying that Grant Robison has been asked to meet
with the fire underwriters to see how the State might
standardize fire alarm systems in all its buildings and
cut insurance costs. Mr. Hancock agreed to meet with
the Regents' Building Committee and others when a fire
alarm system for the Campus is discussed, and will noti-
fy the Regents when the information is available from
Mr. Robison.
d) Farm Drainage Ditch
Mr. Rogers discussed a proposal for drainage of a por-
tion of the Main Station Farm. This would be a joint
venture and would make available for University use
some land on the Main Station Farm which is not now
useable. He requested approval to proceed in coopera-
tion with other agencies and individuals to an amount
not to exceed $7000 to be paid from the Farm Sales Fund.
President Armstrong so recommended.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Administration
be authorized to enter into agreement with these agen-
cies for the drainage project, and that the University's
share not exceed $7000.
e) Auxiliary Enterprise Charges
President Armstrong explained that the Bookstore, Dining
Commons, Student Union, and the resident halls are not
charged for electricity used but are charged for other
utilities. He recommended that these auxiliary enter-
prises be charged for all utilities and that the money
then be transferred to the Buildings and Grounds budget.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the auxiliary enterprises be charged
for utilities, as proposed by Mr. Humphrey and Dr.
Armstrong, and that the money be transferred into the
Buildings and Grounds budget for repairs and equipment.
9. Building Committee Meeting, August 21, 1961
Dr. Anderson reported. Present at this meeting were Mr.
John Rodgers and Mr. David Hurley of Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill; Regents Anderson, Arnold, Crumley, Lombardi; Pres-
ident Armstrong, Engineer Rogers, and Vice President Young.
Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Hurley presented a document entitled,
"Preliminary Report, Space Requirements of Academic and
Non-Academic Facilities for the University of Nevada, Reno
Campus, 1972", which constituted a summary of the results
of the academic and non-academic programs and the determin-
ation of the use, space allocation, and capacity of exist-
ing and new facilities for the University. General dis-
cussion followed and a number of questions were asked in
the Building Committee meeting concerning the assumptions
and standards used and the procedures followed in the re-
port. It was agreed that the report should be modified and
should have explanatory comments added as a result of the
meeting on August 21.
10. Jerry Tyson
Word had been received by Dr. Armstrong that Mrs. William
Tyson died in Washington, D. C. on the previous evening.
Mr. Porter was asked to draft a suitable note of sympathy
to be sent as a telegram from the members of the Board, and
the Secretary was asked to arrange for a floral piece for
the funeral services, upon motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded
by Mr. Arnold, and unanimous roll call vote.
11. Building Program Progress Report
Mr. Rogers reported.
The Dairy Farm building and improvements will be completed
the latter part of this month.
The new Post Office quarters under the Dining Commons are
completed.
Central Services will move to new quarters under the Dining
Commons within a week or ten days.
The walk from the parking area north of Hartman Hall has
been completed from that area to the main area of the Campus
just north of the old Bureau of Mines building.
Paving the extension on Evans Avenue is being put in under
the improvements to the HHFA Projects. The curbs are in-
stalled and the black top will be placed, tying this project
with another paving contract using Buildings and Grounds
budgeted funds.
Mr. Rogers read a report dated September 6, 1961 from the
State Planning Board regarding Progress Report of Design -
University of Nevada, Reno and Las Vegas Campuses, as
follows:
University of Nevada - Reno
a) Acquisition of Real Property - Survey of property
checked and returned to Mr. Signey Robinson, with cor-
rected area shown. Awaiting his approval.
b) Design of Social Science Building - Negotiations with
architect deferred at request of University until fur-
ther notice.
c) Construction of Addition to Student Union Building and
Student Health Facility - Parti sketches have been
checked and returned to Ferris & Erskine. Preliminary
structural analysis being prepared.
d) Replacement and Extension of Heating Lines in the
Quadrangle - d'Autremont-Helms & Associates' final plans
will be checked this week.
e) Remodeling of Clark Library - Planning Board is checking
preliminary plans approved by President Armstrong.
f) Structural Survey of Morrill Hall - Mr. Lamberti is pro-
ceeding with survey.
g) Design of Men's and Women's Dormitories - Further action
pending University land acquisition.
h) Advance Plan of Physical Science Building - Negotiation
pending University confirmation of architectural sel-
ection.
i) Women's Dormitory Addition to Manzanita Hall - Bids re-
ceived September 6, 1961. All bids exceeded estimate
and have been taken under advisement.
University of Nevada - Nevada Southern, Las Vegas
a) Furnishings, Science and Techology Building - Furnish-
ings are being purchased by the Purchasing Department;
all furnishings should be in the building by October 7,
1961.
b) Construction and Installation of Utilities - Checking
completed; will be out to bid September 13, 1961. Bid
opening October 11, 1961.
c) Construction of Outside Courts and Landscaping - Wait-
ing for Master Plan information from Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill.
d) Construction of Library - Bid awarded to Tiberti Con-
struction Company. Contract being signed.
Mr. Rogers read a report dated September 6, 1961 from the
State Planning Board regarding Progress Report of Con-
struction - University of Nevada, Reno and University of
Nevada, Southern, as follows:
a) Science & Technology Building, Las Vegas - The comple-
tion date on this project is September 10, 1961. Pend-
ing any unforeseen difficulties, this project should be
completed on schedule.
b) Central Heating Plant, Reno - The completion of this
project has been delayed due to problems in coordinat-
ing this work with progress of the Engineering building.
The contractor has advised this Office that he antici-
pates completion within three weeks.
c) Engineering Building, Reno - The construction of this
project is on schedule.
d) Library Building, Reno - The general contractor had ad-
vised this Office that the following schedule will be
adhered to:
Basement area available to the University on or
before September 25, 1961.
First floor available to the University on or before
October 5, 1961.
Second floor available to the University on or be-
fore October 15, 1961.
The general contractor anticipates 100% completion of
this project on or before October 30, 1961. Arrange-
ments for the Cornerstone Ceremony have been made.
e) Miscellaneous Work on Dining Hall, Men's Dormitory, and
Married Student Housing - The Men's Dormitory and the
Married Student Housing are progressing on schedule.
The Dining Hall work has been completed.
12. Women's Dormitory
Mr. Rogers reported that bid opening was held on August 22
and that all bids exceeded the amount available. The budget
was approximately $528,000 and the low bid was approximately
$633,000. The State Planning Board and the University
Engineer's Office are studying the matter to try to work
out a solution.
13. HHFA Resolution
Mr. Porter had reviewed the Resolution prepared by Dawson,
Sherman, Nagel & Howard authorizing the issuance by the
Board of Regents of the University of Nevada of the Board's
Obligations Designated "University of Nevada Housing Revenue
Certificates of 1959" in the Principal Amount of $2,012,000
for the Purpose of Acquiring for the University a Men's
Dormitory, a Women's Dormitory, Housing for Married Students
and Faculty, and a Dining Hall ..., and reported all docu-
ments thereto pertaining to be in order for action. Mr.
Rogers asked that the amount be checked as to whether or not
an item of $30,000, which is needed to let a contract on the
Women's Dormitory, is included in the total amount. Mr.
Rogers, Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Porter retired to make the
check.
14. Financial Statement of the Business Manager 1960-61
The statement had been mailed to the Regents for review
prior to the present meeting. Mr. Grant suggested that
more time be given to study of the statement prior to con-
sideration by the Regents so that the report might be read
carefully and questions prepared for discussion in the next
meeting.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that consideration of the Financial Statement
of the Business Manager 1960-61 be made a special order of
business at the next meeting of the Board.
15. Advisory Committee on Investments
President Armstrong read the minutes of the meeting held on
August 21, 1961, and recommended acceptance by the Board,
as follows:
Meeting of the University Advisory Committee on Investments
August 21, 1961
The University of Nevada Advisory Committee on Investments
met at 12:15 P.M., Monday, August 21, 1961, at the Holiday
Hotel, Reno. Present were: Messrs. E. J. Questa, C. J.
Armstrong, Louis E. Lombardi, Julius Bergen, and Neil D.
Humphrey. Absent were Messrs. R. O. Kwapil and Newton
Crumley. Mr. J. C. Troyer, staff member of the Trust De-
partment, First National Bank of Nevada, was also present.
Prior to the meeting, Mr. Kwapil had distributed:
1 - A schedule of assets of the University of Nevada
Endowment Fund with approximate market values and
yields as of June 30, 1961.
2 - A schedule of deposits and withdrawals, sales and
redemptions, and purchases made during 1960-61.
Mr. Troyer distributed a memorandum regarding "Investment
Status of Montgomery Ward, General Electric and Westinghouse
Electric." The memo advised the sale of these securities,
which would result in approximately $25,000 proceeds. Mr.
Questa recommended that these stocks be sold when, in the
opinion of the Trust Department, the right stocks are avail-
able. For example, on September 26, 1961, an issue of
Pacific Gas & Electric bonds becomes available which have
been recommended by Mr. Troyer. This course of action was
agreed upon by the committee.
Mr. Bergen noted that his consultants had advised selling
Kennecott Copper Corp. stock but that he was not following
the advice. After discussion it was agreed that Kennecott
securities should be retained.
Mr. Bergen also asked about the status of Clay-Peters Bldg.
stock. Mr. Questa was of the opinion that the value of the
building would increase and recommended no change. This
was agreed upon by the committee.
The yield to the University of 3.31% of market value and
4.1% of cost or carrying value was discussed. Mr. Questa
and Mr. Bergen expressed the opinion that this yield was
quite good and that the balance within the portfolio was
excellent. Mr. Humphrey asked if the Trust Department had
been specifically instructed concerning the balance of the
portfolio. The answer was negative.
The committee agreed to meet semi-annually at the call of
the Chairman, Mr. Questa. The next meeting, therefore,
would be about the middle of February, 1962.
Neil D. Humphrey
Acting Secretary
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the minutes and report of the Committee
be accepted.
16. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel recommendations were presented by President
Armstrong as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointments as follows:
Julianne K. Chancerelle as Instructor in Home Economics at
a salary of $6200 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement
for Mary Ruth Cornwell, on leave).
Kathryn Nichols Bell as Graduate Assistant in Home Economics
at a salary of $800 for the academic year 1961-62 (replace-
ment for Dorothy S. Terry).
Claudia J. Duffy as Graduate Assistant in Home Economics at
a salary of $1200 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement
for Dorothy S. Terry) (position has been divided between
Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Duffy).
Barbara J. Margerum as Graduate Assistant in Home Economics
at a salary of $1200 for the academic year 1961-62 (replace-
ment for Marie K. Carano).
Patrick Daly Dalton, Jr. as Assistant Professor of Range
Management and Assistant Range Ecologist at a salary rate
of $7920 based on twelve months' service, effective August
20, 1961 (rank contingent upon receipt of completion of all
requirements for the Ph. D. degree) (replacement for Cyrus
Mc Kell).
Roger Howard Noble as Assistant in Research in Farm Services
at a salary rate of $4200 based on twelve months' service,
effective September 1, 1961 (replacement for Floyd Phoenix).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Ralph V. Dykes as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a salary
of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Michael P. Keenan as Graduate Assistant in English at a sal-
ary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement for
Terrence Lish).
Bernard J. Fumagalli as Graduate Assistant in Health,
Physical Education and Recreation, at a salary of $2000 for
the academic year 1961-62 (replacement for John Legarza).
Simon Hochberger as Visiting Professor of Journalism at a
salary of $4200 for the Spring semester 1962 (replacement
for Keiste Janulis, on sabbatical leave).
Howard Joseph Hardardt as Lecturer in Journalism at a salary
of $300 for the Fall semester 1961 (replacement for Jack
Myles).
Fred G. Green, Jr. as Graduate Assistant in Music at a sal-
ary of $1000 for the academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Donald F. Porter as Graduate Assistant in Music at a salary
of $1000 for the academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Philip C. Bettler as Research Associate in Physics at a sal-
ary of $4545.45 for the period September 1, 1961 through
January 31, 1962. This is a replacement for his present
contract which is from September 1 - November 30, 1961.
Dale L. Webb as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a salary of
$1000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement for Gerald
Kitzman).
Howard Eugene Senter as Lecturer in Psychology, Sociology
and Anthropology at a salary of $375 for the Fall semester
1961 (replacement for Laura Lunn).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointment as follows:
Glen N. Mauldin as Graduate Assistant in Accounting at a
salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (replacement
for Stewart Hampton).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
4 appointments in the 1961 Summer School.
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
Bruno Sabels as Research Associate Professor of Geochemistry
at a salary of $9081.60 for the period October 1, 1961
through June 30, 1962 (new position).
Robert N. Farvolden as Research Associate in Hydrology at
a salary rate of $8500 based on twelve months' service for
the period September 1 to October 15, 1961 (to be paid from
Desert Research Institute Overhead).
Radean W. Miskimins as Graduate Assistant in Psychology at
a salary of $2000 for the academic year 1961-62 (new posi-
tion).
Jerry R. Peirce as Graduate Assistant in Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology at a salary of $2000 for the
academic year 1961-62 (to be paid from Desert Reasearch
Project on Social Psychology).
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Cecilia A. Clayton as Humanities Assistant Technical in the
Library at a salary rate of $4320 based on twelve months'
service, effective August 15, 1961 (new position).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Reappointment as follows:
Kenji Uchida as Laboratory Assistant in the Nevada Mining
Analytical Laboratory at a salary of $2800 for the academic
year 1961-62.
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments as follows:
Nelson N. Williams as Instructor in Biology at a salary of
$6250 for the academic year 1961-62 (new position).
Patricia M. Wiley as Instructor in English at a salary of
$6000 for the academic year 1961-62 (to fill an unfilled
position).
Michel Nicola as Instructor in Physics at a salary of $6250
for academic year 1961-62 (replacement for Paul O. Davey).
5 appointments in the 1961 Fall semester Evening Division.
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Appointment as follows:
Vernon L. Howard as Technical Education Coordinator at a
salary of $7800 based on twelve months' service, effective
July 1, 1961 (new position).
4 appointments in the 1961 Off-Campus Program.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
17. Student Faculty Exchange Program
Dr. Anderson read an article from the last issue of Time
Magazine under the Section on "Education" regarding students
attracted to the United States from underdeveloped countries
by the Exchange Program. He believed that the exchange of
students and faculty is one of the services Universities can
perform to the countries concerned, as well as to our own
students in that it gives them a chance to become acquainted
with students from other countries. By participating in the
program, Dr. Anderson felt that the University of Nevada
would be contributing to the improvement of the world situa-
tion.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi and Mrs.
Magee, carried unanimously that the Board of Regents in-
struct the Chairman of the Board and the President of the
University to appoint, at the earliest convenience, a com-
mittee composed of Regents and members of the Faculty,
and other members, to study and facilitate implementation
of a program to increase attendance at the University of
Nevada by students from other countries, and also to in-
crease the utilization of foreign Graduate Assistants and
exchange teaching arrangements.
Chairman Grant appointed Dr. Anderson, Chairman, Mrs. Magee,
Dr. Lombardi and himself as Regents' members of such a
committee.
Dr. Young reported that the Office of Student Affairs has
made a study of the needs of foreign students and found that
one great need is for more advisors to help the foreign stu-
dent understand and adjust to new customs and people.
Dr. Anderson further reported that he stopped at the Embassy
of each country he visited during the Summer and discussed
the Exchange Program. He learned that in the case of the
Fulbright Scholarships students are given examinations, in-
cluding one in the English language, before being accepted.
He believed that if the University goes through proper
agencies, it can get students who have been adequately
screened.
18. HHFA Resolution
Mr. Porter reported on the HHFA Resolution. It appears that
no firm bid is available at the present time in connection
with the Women's Dormitory and that the Regents cannot prop-
erly take action until the establishment of a firm bid on
these facilities has been accepted. He further reported
that the amounts mentioned in the Resolution are fixed
amounts -- that $2,102,600 was the total sum authorized by
the Legislature for the University to spend. He recalled
that Housing and Home Finance Agency will not loan money
for furnishings. Mr. Rogers will work with the State Plan-
ning Board to find a solution and then it will be necessary
for the proposal to be submitted to HHFA for approval with
the increase of $30,000. Under the circumstances and in
line with Mr. Porter's advice, President Armstrong recom-
mended that the Resolution not be considered at this time,
and it was so agreed.
The meeting recessed at 12 Noon for luncheon in the Dining
Commons.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 1:45 P.M.
19. Radiological Laboratory, Las Vegas
Mr. Rogers received information from Mr. Hoffman of the
Department of Health, Education and Welfare as to their
needs for space on the Las Vegas Campus for isotope storage
and neutron generator vaults necessary in the operation of
the Radiological Laboratory. The University is being re-
quested to lease for a three year period, an area south of
the Radiological Laboratory for underground vaults. Mr.
Rogers was of the opinion that their use of such area would
have no effect on the use of the Campus by the University.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the University cooperate with the Depart-
ment of Health, Education and Welfare in this matter, and
that a proper lease be worked out with that agency.
20. Sewage Charges, Nevada Southern
Mr. Rogers reported. His Office has not been able to reach
agreement with Clark County Sanitation District #1 in regard
to charges for the Nevada Southern Campus. The University
has requested an arrangement whereby the charges would be
based on a full time equivalent student basis, rather than
on a total head count. Recently, Dean Carlson received a
copy of a letter from the Manager of the Sanitation District
requesting new enrollment figures and Dean Carlson replied
with average attendance throughout the year. However, these
figures were not used and the University was again billed on
the basis of head count. It was agreed by consensus that
the University Engineer and John Porter continue to work
with the Clark County Sanitation District to try to work out
a more equitable arrangement.
21. Depository Agreement, Security National Bank
Mr. Humphrey had received a Proposed Agreement from the
Security National Bank of Reno, which was referred to Mr.
Porter for examination. Mr. Porter advised that "The same
substantially corresponds to that previously approved by us
in connection with the Nevada Bank of Commerce, and is sat-
isfactory and adequate for the purpose intended." President
Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Security National Bank Depository
Agreement be approved, as submitted.
22. Transfer of Budgeted Funds
President Armstrong submitted with his recommendation for
approval a request from Mr. Humphrey for authorization to
transfer $7,480 from the Garvey Rhodes Loan Fund (61-5006)
to National Defense Education Act Student Loans (61-4001).
Such amount is necessary as matching funds under the terms
of the Federal grant.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the transfer of funds,
above, be approved.
23. Collection of Overdue Student Loans
President Armstrong read a report from the Business Manager
on the status of outstanding student loans at the Univer-
sity. As of June 30, 1961, there were outstanding student
loans on the books in the amount of $134,957.57. Of this
amount $86,954.50 or approximately two-thirds, was from
the National Defense Education Act Fund (61-4001), leaving
a balance of $48,003.07 of outstanding loans from other
funds. Of this $48,003.07 a total of $13,556.07 (28%) is
overdue. In addition, delinquent accounts in the amount of
$5,312.61 have been charged off but "holds" are still in
effect for the students' records. The Business Office has
made an effort to collect these past due loans by a series
of four personal letters written to the debtors over the
signature of an employee of the Office.
Mr. Humphrey requested approval of the following change in
procedure:
a) Only two letters be sent to the debtor.
b) If the debtor does not respond by date specified in
the second letter, the account be turned over to a
reputable local collection agency.
c) Once each year, a list be compiled of loans which
are uncollected after completion of steps #1 and #2
and request permission of the Board of Regents to
charge these loans off the University's books of
account, but retain the "hold" on the students'
records.
President Armstrong recommended approval of the request.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the above procedure for collection of
student loans be approved.
24. Student Employment
President Armstrong read a report prepared by the Student
Employment Service of the Office of Student Affairs which
explained the procedures to be used in the field of student
employment. The report requested that, in order to stand-
ardize part-time hourly reates throughout the University,
the following pay scale for all student employees in this
category be approved. President Armstrong so recommended.
Fresh. Soph. Jr. Sr.
----- ---- ---- ----
Untrained (Hourly) $1.25 1.30 1.40 1.50
Trained (Hourly) $1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00
1st 2nd Master
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Trained (Hourly) $2.25 2.50 3.00
The preceding scale is to be considered as the maximum for
each category with $1.25 per hour the minimum rate of pay
throughout.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the above pay scale be approved.
25. Association of Governing Boards
Regents Elwell, Grant, Lombardi and Magee indicated that
they would be able to attend the annual meeting to be held
in Lincoln, Nebraska, October 11-14, and all were so author-
ized. (Note: Only Mrs. Magee actually attended the meet-
ing.)
26. Regents' By-Laws
Mr. Crumley discussed the visit of representatives of
Cresap, Mc Cormick and Paget, who will arrive in Reno on
September 25 under agreement to advise the Regents on revi-
sions of their By-Laws. He suggested that each Regent be
prepared with suggestions for these representatives who will
interview the Regents individually.
27. Library Furniture
Dr. Anderson, as Chairman of the Building Committee, dis-
cussed the bids for furniture for the Getchell Library
building. As instructed at the last meeting of the Board,
the Building Committee met and examined articles of furni-
ture for use in the Library building. At that time the
Committee and the President made certain recommendations to
the State Purchasing Agent. Subsequent to that meeting, a
meeting was held on September 7 and the Library furniture
was discussed. The Committee now understands that bids
other than those recommended by the Regents had been ac-
cepted. On behalf of the Building Committee, Dr. Anderson
proposed the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION #61-5
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents has
reason to believe that certain awards of contracts for
the Noble H. Getchell Library furniture, particularly
for wood shelving, technical wood furniture, and lounge
furniture, made on September 7 by the State Purchasing
Director, do not meet the specifications prepared by
the University and issued by the State Purchasing
Director when bids were called for.
The Building Committee therefore recommends that the
Board of Regents protest these awards and request that
these purchases be held in abeyance pending clarifi-
cation of the facts. The Committee is concerned for
the establishment of principals governing the award of
such bids affecting the University of Nevada or any
other State agency, when there is doubt concerning the
meeting of specifications. The Committee believes that,
where necessary, expert opinion should be sought to
clarify the issues.
The Committee suggested that the Governor and the State
Purchasing Agent be notified of this matter as soon as
possible by telephone call and letter if you see fit to
approve this recommendation.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Resolution be adopted, and that Dr.
Anderson be instructed to contact Governor Sawyer on behalf
of the Building Committee and that the President follow
with a letter to the Governor requesting an opportunity to
discuss the matter with him.
28. X-Ray Technology Program, Nevada Southern
President Armstrong read and discussed a proposal for an
X-Ray Technology Program at Nevada Southern, designed to
train X-Ray Technicians to work under the direction of
radiologists and other qualified doctors of medicine, and
based upon the second edition (1960) of "Curriculum and
Teacher's Syllabus for Schools of X-Ray Technology" publish-
ed by the American Society of X-Ray Technicians. The pro-
gram would be conducted in conjunction with Southern Nevada
Memorial Hospital, and would include courses which have been
designed to be taught at the U. S. Public Health Service
Radiological Laboratory at Nevada Southern. The course
would be a non-credit certificate course and would be con-
ducted at no cost to the University. The Academic Commit-
tee, at its meeting on September 5, reviewed the proposal
and endorsed it, even though it was not necessary for them
to act. President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the X-Ray Technology Program at Nevada
Southern be approved, as presented above.
29. Income from Investment of Surplus Operating Capital
In accordance with instructions from the Board and the Pres-
ident, surplus operating capital from the various funds is
being invested in United States Treasury bills and notes.
The origin of this money is from:
1. Student fees and other revenues of Fund No. 1
2. Surplus operating capital of Funds 11 through 91
Mr. Humphrey's understanding is that interest earned from
the investment of Fund No. 1 shall be deposited to a revenue
account of Fund No. 1 and shall be budgeted each year.
Mr. Humphrey proposed, and President Armstrong recommended,
that interest earned from investment of surplus monies in
non-budgeted Funds 11 through 91 be deposited to the Presi-
dent's Discretionary Fund (51-4008), with expenditures to
be at the President's discretion.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the above investment procedure be approved.
30. Summer Session
President Armstrong received a summary of Summer session
enrollment for 1961 as follows, which indicates a tremendous
growth of the Summer session. He called attention to the
fact that Summer School starts one week after the close of
the Spring semester and closes one week before registration
for the Fall semester, so that the University is operating
on a year round basis.
First Session, June 12-23 746
Long Session, June 12 - August 18 208
Main Session, June 26 - August 4 873
Post Session, August 7-18 375
Workshops, August 21-25 64
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Total 2,266
31. Mary B. Weeks Trust Agreement
At Mrs. Weeks' request Mr. Porter worked with her in pre-
paring a Trust Agreement which turns over to the Board of
Regents of the University, an irrevocable trust of $104,400
in securities, the income to go to Mrs. Weeks during her
lifetime and upon her death, the entire trust to go to the
University. Under terms of the Trust, the Board of Regents
will establish a Chair to be known as the Seneca C. and Mary
B. Weeks Chair, in consultation with the President of the
University. The agreement also stipulates that the Univer-
sity may use the entire principal involved for equipment or
construction to be used in the basic sciences as a memorial
to Seneca C. and Mary B. Weeks. President Armstrong recom-
mended acceptance of the Trust Agreement, as drawn.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the Trust Agreement be approved, with an
appropriate letter of appreciation to the donor, and with
an invitation to her to attend a future meeting of the
Board.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
The next meeting of the Board was set for Friday, October 27,
1961, in Reno.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
09-09-1961