September 10-11, 1960
09-10-1960
Pages 418-430
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
September 10, 1960
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, University
of Nevada, on Saturday, September 10, 1960. Present: Regents
Anderson, Arnold, Broadbent, Crumley, Elwell, Germain, Lombardi;
Engineer Rogers, Comptroller Hayden, Executive Vice President
Young, and President Armstrong. Mr. Grant was absent because of
his serious illness; Mr. Tyson was unable to be present. Deputy
Attorney General Porter was present as legal advisor. Mr.
Humphrey, State Budget Director, and Mr. Proctor Hug, candidate
for Board of Regents, were present as observers. Reporters Aiken
and Robbins covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A.M. with Vice Chairman
Lombardi presiding.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the minutes of the meeting of July 29-30,
1960 be approved.
2. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the claims as follows, sub-
mitted to him by Comptroller Hayden, and recommended that
they be approved:
Regents checks, numbered 01-1 to 01-35 inclusive for
a total of $475,731.38 for July.
State claims, number 90-1190 to 90-1196, 01-1 to 01-13
and 01-500 to 01-503 inclusive for total of $312,315.41
for July.
Regents checks, numbered 01-36 to 01-68 inclusive for
a total of $345,222.51 for August.
State claims, numbered 90-1197 to 90-1199, 01-14 to
01-31 and 01-504 to 01-506 inclusive for a total of
$283,281.29 for August.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
3. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented for official acceptance by the Board of Regents, as
follows:
Miscellaneous
From Dick Graves, Sparks - a copy of the United States 1956
Olympic Quadrennial Report for the Library.
From the Office of the Government Commissioner for Use of
Nuclear Energy, Warsaw, Poland - a copy of Nukleonika, 1956-
1958, Volume 1 #1-4 and Volume 3 #1-6, for the Library.
From the Pioneer Title Insurance Company, Las Vegas - $500
to be used by the Nevada Southern Seminars in Business
Administration to conduct a study to determine the need for
and uses of data processing equipment at Nevada Southern.
From Robert H. Montgomery, Boston, Massachusetts - a copy of
Sacco-Vanzetti: The Murder and the Myth, for the Library.
From Dr. Effie Mona Mack, Reno - the second and third is-
sues of the Virginia City Times, for the Library.
From Mrs. James J. Hill, Reno - $5 for the purchase of a
book for the Library in memory of Mrs. L. A. Ferris.
From the University of Colorado Library - Nursing Research
(out of print) for June 1957, February 1954, February 1953,
and October 1952, for the Orvis School of Nursing Library.
From Miss Wilma York, Reno - a copy of Techniques of
Supervision in Public Health Nursing by Ruth B. Freeman,
for the Orvis School of Nursing Library.
From Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno - $10 in "memoriam" to Mrs.
Carrie Jensen and $5 in "memoriam" to John W. Scott, for
the Orvis School of Nursing Library.
From Miss Dorothea Walker, Seattle, Washington, $25 to be
used to supplement our Distinguished Visitors' Fund.
From Mrs. Anna Peterson, San Francisco, California - seven
very old photographs of the University and of Virginia City.
From Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburg, Pennsyl-
vania, to the Chemistry Department, several months ago, the
following material issued by the American Petroleum Insti-
tute Research Project 44:
One set of tables of physical and thermodynamic proper-
ties, comprising 1855 sheets, complete as of 6-30-59.
One set of infrared spectral data, comprising 2191
sheets, complete as of 6-30-59.
One set of mass spectral data, comprising 1757 sheets,
complete as of 6-30-59.
From Readers' Digest Foundation Research Fund - $400 to be
added to the Readers' Digest Special Feature Article Travel
Fund in the Department of Journalism.
Scholarships
From the Estate of Alma Holmshaw through Semenza and
Kottinger, Reno, $600 to be credited to the Harry F.
Holmshaw Scholarship Fund.
From the Modoc County Teachers Association, California -
$50 as a special scholarship for Wayne Dollarhide from
Eagleville, California.
From Sparks High School Student Body - $200 as a special
scholarship from Vista Rock for Victor Eppinger.
From Southern California ONC Freight Lines, San Carlos,
California - $500 as a special scholarship for Dorothy
Gallagher.
From the Women's Auxiliary to the Washoe County Medical
Society - $1,750 as special scholarships for Linda Marie
Bottoms, Marla Bailey, Violet Ley, Muree Drummond, Sharon
Stark.
From the Nevada State Nurses Association, District No. 3,
Las Vegas - $400 to be added to the scholarship fund for
student nurses.
From the General Henry H. Arnold Educational Fund of the
Air Force Aid Society, Washington, D. C. - $550 as a special
scholarship for Michael D. Gabbard.
From Enterprise High School, P. T. A., Redding, California -
$50 as a special scholarship for John Jensen.
From Anderson Dairy, Inc., Las Vegas - $200 as a special
scholarship for Peggy Breeding.
From the U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycee War
Memorial Fund - $200 as a special scholarship for Muriel
Ellis, who won the "My True Security" contest, co-sponsored
jointly by the U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce and the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.
From the Uptown Kiwanis Club, Las Vegas - $250 as payment
on a scholarship for Coleen Arnett for attendance at Nevada
Southern.
From the American Legion Auxiliary, San Francisco - $1,000
as a special scholarship for Sandra G. Hall.
From Sears Roebuck Foundation - $2100 to be credited to the
Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation Scholarship Fund,
$1500 to be awarded to students in Agriculture and $600 to
be awarded to students in Home Economics.
From Kenneth Yeates, Lake Tahoe - $150 to cover the Kenneth
W. Yeates Scholarship in Psychology.
From Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri - $500 to
cover the Ralston Purina Scholarship in Agriculture.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write notes of thanks to donors on behalf of the Board.
4. Candidates for Degrees
President Armstrong presented the list of candidates for
degrees as of September 1, 1960 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 Comptroller and
certified by the Registrar.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the candidates be approved and that they
be granted the indicated degrees, as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Ede, Leslie L. B. S. in Agric.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
Freedman, Paul M. B. S.
Irish, William Cooper B. A.
Joseph, Roger, Jr. B. A.
Nelson, Floyd O. B. S.
Osgood, Joan Schladermundt B. A.
Park, Frances Woodruff B. A.
Shanks, Carol Christine Stever B. S.
Sobrio, Daniel B. A. B. A.
Whalen, Gloria Martelle B. A.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Craft, Alice Virginia B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Darrow, Clayton Donald B. S. in Bus. Adm.
Magee, Thomas Gorman B. S. in Bus. Adm.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Acheson, Eleanor L. B. S. in Educ.
Bertrand, Ann Marie B. S. in Educ.
Botsford, Louise W. B. S. in Educ.
Brandon, Clara Elizabeth Smith B. S. in Educ.
Braswell, Olive Ritch B. S. in Educ.
Curutchet, Jacquelin J. B. S. in Educ.
Dunham, Helen B. S. in Educ.
Echeverria, Carol Bullis B. S. in Educ.
Falk, Leona Dunterman B. S. in Educ.
Freeman, Dorothy Anne B. S. in Educ.
Gasho, Gladys Hazelhurst B. S. in Educ.
Graeter, Catharine F. B. A. in Educ.
Iverson, Christine C. B. S. in Educ.
Jackson, Harold Francis B. S. in Educ.
Julian, Irene S. B. S. in Educ.
Keller, Rachel Ann B. S. in Educ.
Kimball, Martha B. S. in Educ.
Kine, Robert Dean B. S. in Educ.
Lysne, Jean Bryans B. S. in Educ.
Mc Alley, Ruth G. B. S. in Educ.
Mc Carlie, R. Nancy B. S. in Educ.
Morris, Elizabeth B. B. S. in Educ.
Musser, Charles Daniel B. S. in Educ.
Pettibone, Helen B. S. in Educ.
Phillips, Margaret Hatch B. S. in Educ.
Porter, Don Frank B. A. in Educ.
Rackley, Winifred E. B. A. in Educ.
Rasmussen, Mildred Frances B. S. in Educ.
Risley, Helen B. B. S. in Educ.
Ruark, Barbara Jean B. S. in Educ.
Shuley, Dorothy Lea B. S. in Educ.
Todd, Jo Ann Kay B. S. in Educ.
Tresca, Winifred R. B. A. in Educ.
Vasconcelos, Judith Louise B. A. in Educ.
Welch, Mary B. S. in Educ.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Crabtree, Robert H. Jr. B. S. in C. E.
Kiliany, Eugene J. B. S. in M. E.
Royce, Peter Howard B. S. in C. E.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Cleary, John Michael B. S. in Geol. Engr.
Gedney, Larry Daniel B. S. in Geol. Engr.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Berscheid, Ellen Saumer M. A.
Bondley, George Barnum M. of Ed.
Broten, Elaine M. of Ed.
Cameron, Donald Clare M. of Ed.
Clark, Jack K. M. of Ed.
Diskin, Pat A. M. of Ed.
Fitzgerald, Huedillard P. M. of Ed.
Fleming, Orville M. of Ed.
Goulette, Helen Barr M. of Ed.
Hanna, Frank John M. of Ed.
Herron, Fay M. of Ed.
Ireland, Willis John M. of Ed.
Jones, Robert J. M. A.
Mahan, Myrabelle B. M. of Ed.
Perske, Gerald Keith M. S.
Pursel, Richard Edwin M. of Ed.
Rutherford, Madlynne Bruce M. A.
Smith, Donald Floyd M. of Ed.
Stewart, Clark Lucille M. of Ed.
Struve, Rachel L. M. of Ed.
Van Doren, Leon H. M. A.
Vincent, Harold Arthur M. S.
Wade, Marven A. M. S.
Williams, Rita M. of Ed.
Wood, Walter Harrison M. of Ed.
5. Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Orvis School of Nursing
Dr. Anderson proposed additional members to bring about a
greater spread in hospitals and medical groups represented.
President Armstrong recommended that the list as submitted
by Dean Gilkey and with additional members submitted by
Dr. Anderson be approved as follows:
One Year Term (1960-61)
Nevada State Medical Society Dr. Wesley Hall
President
607 N. Arlington Avenue
Reno
(to be appointed) Chairman
Committee on Medical
Education
Nevada State Medical Auxiliary Mrs. John Moore
(September to September) Ely, Nevada
Washoe County Medical Auxiliary Mrs. Lowell Peterson
(May to May) 345 Juniper Hill Road
Reno
Nevada State Pharmaceutical Mrs. Betty Henderson
Society Auxiliary 2210 Ward Place
Reno
Southern Nevada Memorial Mr. Jack Staggs
Hospital Administrator
Las Vegas, Nevada Southern Nevada Memorial
Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
Washoe County Dental Assocn. Dr. W. E. Ostermiller
President
505 North Arlington
Reno
Two Year Term (1960-62)
Nevada Council of Hospitals Mr. Carrol Ogren
(President serves a 2-year term) Assistant Administrator
Washoe Medical Center
Reno
Industry Dr. E. P. Uhler
Reynolds Elec. & Engr. Co.
P. O. Box 352
Las Vegas, Nevada
Washoe Medical Center Mr. Earl Horton
Administrator
Reno
Nevada State Dept. of Health Mrs. Ethelda Thelen
Director of Public Health
Nursing
Reno
Washoe County Health Department Miss Dorothy Minnis
Nursing Supervisor
Reno
Dr. William E. Winikow
Reno
Nevada State Medical Assocn. Mr. Nelson Neff
Executive Secretary
Reno
St. Mary's Hospital Mrs. Frances Eaton
Supervisor
Reno
Veterans Administration Hospital Mr. Donald Shute
Reno
Clark County School District Mr. Pat Diskin
Las Vegas
Miss Genevieve Arensdorf
Las Vegas
Carson-Tahoe Hospital Mrs. Helen Allison
Administrator
Carson City
Pershing County General Hospital Mrs. Mildred Sebbas
Lovelock
Three Year Term (1960-63)
Tuberculosis Association Mrs. Elaine Walbroek
Executive Director
Reno
State Department of Education Mr. Charles O. Ryan
Deputy State Supervisor
Carson City
Washoe County School Department Mr. John Robb
Reno
Mental Health Council of WICHE Mrs. Hazel Erskine
Reno
American Mrs. Ruth Mc Campbell
Director
Reno
Churches Rev. Amon Johnson, Jr.
Reno
American Cancer Society Mr. William Richards
Nevada Division Executive Director
Reno
Washoe Medical Center Dr. Kenneth F. Maclean
Chief of Staff
Reno
St. Mary's Hospital Dr. J. N. Greer
Chief of Staff
Reno
State Mental Hospital Sidney Tillim, M. D.
Reno
Rose de Lima Hospital Dr. Lorne Phillips
Chief of Staff
Henderson
Las Vegas Hospital Dr. Gerald Sylvain
Chief of Staff
Las Vegas
Sunrise Hospital Dr. Harry Fightlin
Chief of Staff
Las Vegas
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the list above be approved and the individuals
invited to serve.
6. Personnel Recommendations
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointment as follows:
Curtiss M. Bailey as Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry
and Assistant Geneticist at a salary rate of $7200 based on
twelve months' service, effective September 1, 1960 (new
position).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Duke Drakulich as Graduate Assistant in Biology at a salary
of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
Charles William Baker as Research Assistant in Biology at
a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new
position).
Donald C. Robertson as Equipment Man in Health, Physical
Education and Recreation, at a salary rate of $4800 based
on twelve months' service, effective September 1, 1960 (re-
placement for Joseph K. Varner).
Dana Gwendolyn Evans as Graduate Assistant in History and
Political Science at a salary of $1800 for the academic
year 1960-61 (replacement for George Umbenhauer).
Joseph Constantino as Graduate Assistant in History and
Political Science at a salary of $1800 for the academic year
1960-61 (new position).
Charles J. Kunsman, Jr., as Assistant Professor of History
and Political Science at a salary of $6000 for the academic
year 1960-61 (new position).
Elisabeth Smith Constantino as Graduate Assistant in Mathe-
matics at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61
(replacement for Edwin Wagner).
Jerry Lee Gaines as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a
salary of $1935 for the academic year 1960-61 (National
Science Foundation and Air Force Research Projects).
James M. Kees as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a salary
of $967.50 for the Fall semester 1960 (National Science
Foundation and Air Force Research Projects).
Gerald A. Kitzman as Graduate Assistant in Physics at a sal-
ary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (new position).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
Marguerite Carolyn Nelson as Visiting Lecturer in Elementary
Education in the 1960 post Summer session at a salary of
$250.
Edwin H. Richardson as Assistant Professor of Education at
a salary of $7600 for the academic year 1960-61 (replacement
for Jackson Trippy).
Leonard Pourchot as Lecturer in Education at a salary of
$3800 for the Fall semester 1960 (new position).
Marian Dixi Kilburn as Graduate Assistant in Elementary
Education at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61
(new position).
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Appointments as follows:
Thomas D. O'Brien as Dean of the Graduate School and Profes-
sor of Chemistry at a salary of $15,500 based on twelve
months' service, effective September 15, 1960 (replacement
for Joe Moose).
James M. Strandberg as Graduate Research Assistant in the
Graduate School at a salary of $900 for the academic year
1960-61 (new position).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments in the Fall semester 1960 evening division as
follows:
Nelson H. Conway as Lecturer in Accounting - $187.50
Louis J. Loren as Lecturer in Accounting - $187.50
Sidney S. Saltzman as Lecturer in Philosophy - $375
Carl E. Smith as Lecturer in Office Administration - $375
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Appointment as follows:
Mary Washington as Lecturer in English at Ely, Nevada from
August 8 to August 16, 1960 at a salary of $300.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
7. Fish and Game Commission
Mr. Frank Groves of the Fish and Game Commission had asked
permission to present in person latest developments in re-
gard to their search for a site for a Fish and Game Commis-
sion building. President Armstrong reviewed action of the
Board at the last meeting when the matter was tabled in
view of the status of the site situation.
Mr. Groves said that the Planning Board had approved a site
near the State Hospital but Dr. Tillim, by letter read in
the Regents' meeting, disapproved. In view of Planning
Board developments and the refusal by Dr. Tillim, Mr. Groves
again requested a site at the Experimental Farm on Valley
Road up the hill from the Agricultural Mechanics building.
He indicated that a long term lease would be agreeable to
the Fish and Game Commission, and Mr. Porter expressed the
opinion that such a lease would meet legal requirements.
Mr. Grove indicated that the Fish and Game Commission would
need three acres to provide for long range planning and for
equipment storage in the rear of the building.
The matter was generally discussed by the Regents.
Motion was made by Dr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Germain
that the Board go on record as approving the maximum amount
of three acres of land for the Fish and Game Commission at
the Experiment Station Farm on Valley Road for a 35 year
period at $1.00 per year.
Amendment was proposed by Mr. Crumley to include in the
motion that the Board generally favors the leasing of this
property to the Fish and Game Commission and that the
Regents ask Mr. Porter to prepare a draft of a proper lease
and conditions therein to be presented to the Board at its
next meeting for action.
Dr. Anderson and Mr. Germain accepted the amendment and the
amended motion carried with Dr. Lombardi voting "no" and
all other Regents voting "aye".
8. Building Program
By invitation of the Board of Regents for the Planning
Board to be represented at this portion of the meeting, Mr.
Henderson, Project Engineer, Mr. Slater, Coordinator, and
Professor Sandorf, member, were present at this time.
Mr. Rogers gave a progress report for the Reno Campus as
follows:
The Agricultural Mechanics building has received final
inspection by both the University and the Planning
Board. A few items are being taken care of and the
Department is moving in.
The Fine Arts building has been taken over by the Plann-
ing Board and is being completed by other than the con-
tractor who had the job. Departments which are to occu-
py the building will move in on Monday of next week.
The Men's Dormitory has been occupied since early in
July, but it has not been accepted by the Planning
Board. The same is true of the Dining Hall.
Married Housing has been occupied since August 1, but
has not been accepted by the Planning Board.
The Heat Plant design is complete and ready for bid.
Plans for the Engineering building are being checked and
difficulties in code safety and design are being worked
out -- will probably go to bid around October 1.
New Women's Dormitory planning is progressing.
No progress to report on the Physical Sciences or the
Social Sciences buildings.
The Life Sciences Wing is at the parti-sketch stage
and progressing toward the preliminary drawings. Dr.
Armstrong reported that as of now we do not know whether
the University will receive a grant for research facil-
ities from the Institutes of Health, which will affect
the gross square footage of the Life Sciences Wing.
Action will be taken on our application by the National
Institute of Health in November.
An extension period has been requested by the contractor
for completion of the Library. New completion date
would be April 3, 1961.
Mr. Rogers gave a progress report for the Las Vegas Campus
as follows:
The Classroom and Physical Education building seems to
be catching up, but has been behind schedule. There has
been a change in supervision which improved the situa-
tion. The building was scheduled to be completed by
October 1 and will probably be complete sometime in
November.
Plans for the Science and Technology building, includ-
ing the Radiological Laboratory, are ready for bid. The
Planning Board had asked for a letter from the U. S.
Public Health Service that the building would be return-
ed to the University at the end of the program in use-
able condition. Such a letter has been received.
The architects for the Library have a letter of intent
from the Planning Board and have met with them regarding
details and scope, and will meet again on Monday next.
A firm cost estimate will be ready before the Legisla-
ture meets.
Mr. Slater and Mr. Henderson reported for the State Planning
Board.
The slabs were not raised as soon as expected in the
Library building because, due to the carpenter's strike,
there was no means of tying them to the walls.
Inspection was made of the Men's Dormitory and a few
minor things need to be done, which can be done quickly.
Final inspection has not been made on the Dining Hall.
As for Married Housing, there is a long punch list --
both architectural and mechanical, which was presented
to the contractor in April and again in August. They
have not been followed through.
The Planning Board has requested that the University state
in writing that the occupancy of the Engineering building
will be limited to 833 persons at any one time, since it is
the Planning Board's responsibility to enforce the building
code. Toilet and other facilities are being provided for
that number of people on a square footage basis.
President Armstrong recommended that the Regents approve
the request of the Planning Board and notify them that oc-
cupancy will be limited to 833 persons at any one time.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the Planning Board be so notified.
Mr. Rogers discussed the fire alarm system in the Men's
Dormitory building which at present is not automatic to
the City Fire Department. Housing and Home Finance Agency
is desirous that the University and the Planning Board get
together on this matter and then go to bid, and will permit
payment from residual funds. The question came up as to
whether or not the specifications read that the fire alarm
system should be in conformity with provisions of Fire
Underwriters. Mr. Porter offered to work with Mr. Rogers
and iron out the technical problems involved. Agreed.
Mr. Porter expressed concern over the status of the Dining
Hall, Dormitory and Married Housing units, and asked why
the Planning Board does not take them over from the con-
tractors as was done in the case of the Fine Arts building.
Mr. Henderson explained the role of the bonding company in
these buildings, that in case they were taken over for com-
pletion, the bonding company would have to do it. Mr.
Rogers estimated that the Men's Dormitory could be completed
in about one week and the Married Housing in about two to
three weeks. Mr. Porter offered to discuss the matter with
Mr. Bissell and members of the Planning Board with a view
to their taking over these two projects. Agreed.
Dr. Anderson suggested that the two agencies get together
and work out a plan for dual inspection. General discussion
followed about inspection and the reluctance of the Planning
Board to agree to let the University Engineer make inspec-
tions as the work progresses. Mr. Slater replied that there
would be problems of dual authority in such inspection, and
therefore the request of the University had not been grant-
ed.
The lack of progress in landscaping both at Las Vegas and
around the Fleischmann Agricultural building was discussed.
Mr. Rogers suggested that the advertising period be cut in
view of the fact that there would be few possible bidders
and that Winter weather will soon be approaching. Mr.
Henderson thought the bidding time could be shortened from
the usual 30 days and agreed to make an effort to reduce
the bidding time.
9. Capital Improvement Program
Mr. Rogers distributed a list of capital improvements for
1961-62 and 1962-63 with priorities indicated as recommended
by the Regents' Building Committee, and with amounts furn-
ished by Mr. Rogers at the request of the Committee. Mr.
Rogers located the buildings tentatively on the Master Plan
of the Campus. Dr. Anderson suggested a meeting with the
Campus Development Committee for consideration of the pro-
posed locations, and proposed that they then be considered
by the Regents' Building Committee. Dr. Armstrong agreed
that the Campus Development Committee should have an oppor-
tunity to make recommendations, and that the Regents should
not act on locations until that occurs.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the capital improvements
list for 1961-62 and for 1962-63 be approved with the pro-
vision that further study be given to Frandsen Hall and
further details be provided by Mr. Rogers before the list
is presented to the Planning Board.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 1961-62 -- 1962-63
Reno Campus
1 - Land Purchase
1961-62 $ 110,000
2 - Social Science Building
1961-62 Design 67,000
1962-63 Construction 1,590,000
3 - Nuclear Building
1961-62 Construction 200,000
4 - Student Health Facility & Student Union Addition
1961-62 Design & Constr. 350,000
5 - Physical Science Building
1961-62 Design 170,000
1962-63 Construction 2,670,000
6 - Distribution Heat Lines & Boiler
1961-62 Design & Constr. 380,000
7 - Clarke Library Building (remodel)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 50,000
8 - Frandsen Hall (remodel)
1961-62 Design 25,850
1962-63 Constr. 375,000
9 - Mackay Science (remodel)
1961-62 Preplan 4,000
1962-63 Design 8,000
10 - Men's Dormitory (HHFA loan)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
11 - Women's Dormitory (HHFA loan)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
12 - School of Nursing Building
1961-62 Design & Constr. 335,000
13 - Men's Physical Education & ROTC Facility
1961-62 Preplan. & Design 88,000
1962-63 Construction 2,200,000
14 - Home Management Residence
1961-62 Design & Constr. 70,000
15 - Stadium
1961-62 Preplanning 20,000
1962-63 Design 40,000
16 - Corporation Yard
1961-62 Preplanning 5,000
1962-63 Design 10,000
17 - College of Education
1962-63 Preplanning 20,000
1961-62 Total $4,274,850
1962-63 Total $6,913,000
Las Vegas Campus
1 - Science & Technical Equipment
1961-62 Purchase $ 50,000
2 - Library Building
1961-62 Construction 650,000
3 - Dormitory & Dining Facility
1961-62 Design & Constr. 650,000
4 - Fine Arts Building
1961-62 Preplanning 11,500
1962-63 Design 22,500
5 - Utilities
1961-62 Design & Constr. 25,000
1962-63 Design & Constr. 25,000
6 - Outside Courts & Grass Field for Physical Education
1961-62 Design & Constr. 22,000
7 - General Classroom Building
1962-63 Preplanning 12,000
1961-62 Total $1,408,500
1962-63 Total $ 59,500
The Board recessed at 12:15 noon for luncheon in the Dining Hall.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman at
1:20 P.M.
10. Momand Estate
President Armstrong reviewed previous correspondence and
actions of the Board. Request had been made for payment of
$6,000 as trustee's commissions and for payment of $30,000
for legal services. These matters were referred to Mr.
Porter for contact with the legal firm and for advice to
the Regents. He now reported that he had received a reply
from Breed, Abbott, and Morgan as follows:
September 6, 1960
Honorable John A. Porter,
Deputy Attorney General
Department of Attorney General
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
Estate of Agnes B. Momand
Dear Mr. Porter:
Thank you very much for your letter of August 31, 1960, with
respect to the University of Nevada's consent to the payment
on account to Mr. Henderson of trustee's commissions and
also with respect to the correspondence regarding our fee.
We are entirely in sympathy with your desire to have a clear
and distinct understanding with respect to just what our
compensation covers and it is our thought and willingness
to agree that the payment of $30,000 will cover all of our
services to the Estate as such and will also include our
services in connection with the termination and winding up
of the Betty Roberts trust, and will further include all
usual and routine services in connection with the termina-
tion of the Don Momand trust, which you appreciate will not
terminate until his death.
We cannot foresee any litigation or extraordinary services
with respect to the Don Momand trust at this time but we do
feel that if any situation should arise in the future with
respect to that matter which would be extraordinary and not
routine that we should be reasonably compensated for such
services.
We trust that this gives you the information desired to
submit to the meeting on the 10th.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Thornton C. Land
On this basis of the reply, Mr. Porter was of the opinion
that there will be nothing extraordinary involved hereafter
and that the University will come in for additional money
upon the death of Don Momand. On the basis of service ren-
dered he was of the opinion that the fee is a reasonable
one since they are going to take care of all matters con-
nected with the estate. Mr. Porter suggested making payment
of the $30,000 in installments.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the payment of trustee's
commission to Mr. Henderson in the amount of $6,000 be al-
lowed, and that the payment of the $30,000 item to Breed,
Abbott, and Morgan be approved, payment to be made in in-
stallments to be agreed upon between the attorneys and Mr.
Porter.
11. Married Housing
President Armstrong discussed the occupancy situation. The
University did not have enough applications from married
students and staff to fill the units, even though notice
had been sent to everyone who had previously requested
quarters. In order to assure that the University would
have sufficient revenue to meet its obligations, Mr. Rogers
checked with HHFA and received permission, under the cir-
cumstances, to house male students in the units, without
cooking privileges. Dr. Armstrong asked for approval by
the Board of Regents of this procedure as a matter of pol-
icy, with the understanding that these students will be
replaced by married couples when such applications are re-
ceived. At the present time married housing is available
to those having a maximum income of $4,000 per year per
family, and Dr. Armstrong recommended that this require-
ment be waived until conditions warrant its return.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously by roll call vote that the above arrangements be
approved -- (1) occupancy by male students in order to
fill the units, and (2) waiving of the maximum income re-
quirement until conditions warrant putting it into effect.
Mr. Porter questioned the practice of placing single persons
in the married housing units and suggested that the Univer-
sity secure approval from HHFA in writing. Agreed.
12. Whittell Degree
President Armstrong reported that the degree of Doctor of
Laws was conferred upon George Whittell at his home at
Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 28, according to
regular procedure. Regents Anderson and Arnold were also
in attendance.
13. Thomas Tucker
Request had been made of Dean Holstine by the Nevada School
Trustees Association that Dr. Tucker serve as its Executive
Secretary and Treasurer for the year 1960-61. Dean Holstine
forwarded the request to President Armstrong with his recom-
mendation for approval on the following basis:
(a) Assumption of obligation for leadership from the
University level personnel and facilities for the
improvement of public school education in Nevada.
(b) Opportunity to become better acquainted with the
needs, programs, and achievements of the students
enrolled in the public schools of the State of
Nevada as basic preparation for the University of
Nevada.
(c) Provides opportunity for the University to become
better acquainted with the types of services which
can be provided to the individual members of the
Nevada School Trustees Association in their re-
spective communities throughout the State.
(d) Provides an opportunity for the University to as-
sist the School Trustees Association through the
coordination of the activities of the Association
and the centralization of reports and procedures
helpful to the Association by locating the head-
quarters on the Reno Campus.
Dr. Armstrong recommended approval of the request. Dr.
Tucker would be released from approximately two credit
hours, which can be handled by Dean Holstine without ad-
ditional cost to the University.
14. Health Committee
As recommended by Drs. Anderson and Lombardi, serving as
a committee, at the last meeting of the Board request was
sent to Dr. John E. Palmer, President of the Washoe County
Medical Society, asking him to appoint a committee to study
the needs of the Student Health Services at the University.
The committee was appointed as follows:
Frederick G. Bills, M. C., Chairman (Internist)
Silas E. Ross, M. D. (Ob-Gyn)
William E. Teipner, M. D. (Orthopedist)
Richard C. Sheretz, M. D. (General Practice)
15. Alumni Association
Letter was read by President Armstrong from Proctor Hug,
Jr., Vice President of the Alumni Association, transmitting
on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Association a
Proposal for Consolidation by the Alumni Association with
the University of Nevada, formally adopted by the Executive
Committee at its meeting on May 19, 1960. Dr. Armstrong
discussed the proposal and recommended its acceptance, be-
lieving that it reflects an attitude on the part of the
Alumni Association of working closely with the University.
He called attention to the fact that the Legislature would
need to rescind its Act of 1957 making the Alumni Associa-
tion a separate State agency.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Board of Regents go
on record as favoring the consolidation of the Alumni
Association with the University provided the Alumni Asso-
ciation takes the initiative of going to the Legislature
with a request that it rescind its former action.
16. Association of Governing Boards Meeting
Chairman Grant, appointed at the last meeting as the offi-
cial delegate to the annual meeting of the Association of
Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Insti-
tutions, October 19-22, will be unable to attend because of
his convalescence from recent illness.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that Dr. Lombardi be named delegate to the
meeting, and that Mr. Crumley be named alternate.
17. State Budget Director
President Armstrong read a letter from Neil Humphrey, State
Budget Director, regarding the handling of University funds.
The letter proposed that receipt of fees be handled by the
Comptroller as at present, and that these funds be trans-
ferred to the State Treasurer monthly, with the exception
of special accounts and endowments. Regents claims would
then be processed through the State Budget Office as are
other State claims. President Armstrong suggested refer-
ring the matter to the Office of the Attorney General for
review.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the letter be referred to Deputy Attorney
General Porter for study and report at the next meeting of
the Board, set for October 29, 1960.
18. Budgets 1961-62 and 1962-63
Copies of the budgets, revised in accordance with instruc-
tions of the Board at the last meeting, were distributed to
the members of the Board. Dr. Armstrong discussed the bud-
get cuts and recommended that the budget in its present form
be approved. The budget included cuts of $442,994 from the
original request for 1961-62 and $328,227 from the 1962-63
original budget. The amount of the new budget for 1961-62
is $6,896,137 and for 1962-63 it is $7,694,680.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the budget, as here submitted, be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.m.
The next meeting was set for Saturday, October 29, 1960 in Las
Vegas.
L. E. Lombardi
Vice Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
09-10-1960