September 13-14, 1974
09-13-1974
Pages 52-67
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
September 13, 1974
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center, 1101
North Virginia Street, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Harold J. Jacobsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William W. Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Members absent: Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Rev. Joseph Kohn
Miss Helen Thompson
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Max Milam, UNR
President John M. Ward, DRI
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Vice President James T. Anderson, UNR
Vice President Arthur Gentile, UNLV
Vice President Edward L. Pine, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson, DRI
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, UNS
Mr. Harry Wood, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, UNS
Mr. Mark Hughes, UNLV
Dr. Patrick Beaulieu, UNR
Mr. William Bonaudi, CCD
Dr. Harold Klieforth, DRI
Dr. Joseph Mc Cullough, UNLV
Ms. Delia Martinez, UNS
Mr. Val Buhecker, CSUN
Mr. Tom Mayer, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 1:40 P.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of July 26-27, 1974 were
submitted for approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts
Gifts and grants received by the Divisions were reported
(identified as Ref. 2 and filed with permanent minutes).
Acceptance of the gifts and grants was recommended.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
3. Presentation of Preliminary Drawings, WNCC, Phase II
President Donnelly introduced Mr. Hewitt Wells, project
architect, who presented the preliminary drawings for
Phase II, WNCC. A review of the project was distributed
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 9 and filed with perma-
nent minutes). President Donnelly recommended approval of
the plans as presented. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Mr. Buchanan, seconded by Mr. Morris, a supple-
mental agenda containing two items was admitted for considera-
tion.
4. 1973-77 Capital Improvement Program
Chancellor Humphrey noted escalation of construction costs
has caused the State Public Works Board to recommend modi-
fication of four projects included on the approved 1973-77
capital improvement program.
Explanations of the recommended modifications were presented
by Mr. Harry Wood, as follows:
(1) UNLV, Life Science Building - Mr. Wood noted that the
project construction budget for this building is
$3,844,000. The architect's final estimate suggests
that certain aspects of the program must be deleted
from the base bid in order to attempt to bid the proj-
ect within the budget. Among the deletions are cer-
tain floor finishes, mechanical systems for laborato-
ries, built-in scientific equipment, cold boxes, en-
vironmental chambers, an elevator, landscaping, the
greenhouse, and selected items from the laboratory
equipment contract. The estimate, he stated, suggests
that the total project as designed will cost $4,529,300
which is $685,200 over the budgeted amount.
(2) UNLV, Performing Arts Center, Phase II - Mr. Wood re-
ported that the project construction budget for this
building is $3 million. The architect's final esti-
mate suggests that certain aspects of the program must
be deleted from the base bid in order to attempt to
bid the project within the budget. Among the dele-
tions are carpet, the stage lift, seating on the stage
lift, the storage wing (1696 SF), the waiting-dressing
wing (4237 SF), and landscaping and irrigation. The
estimate, he stated, suggested that the total project
as designed will cost $3,638,000 which is $638,000
over the budgeted amount.
(3) UNR, Addition to Getchell Library - Mr. Wood reported
that the project construction budget for this build-
ing addition is $2,522,000. The architect's schematic
drawings reflect a substantial reduction (+ or - 20%)
in scope in order to attempt to produce the project
within the budget. Of necessity, the schematic draw-
ings have been approved on this basis and the archi-
tect is proceeding with preliminaries.
Mr. Wood noted an opportunity exists whereby the
ground floor of the building addition can be expanded
by 11,000 square feet, utilizing the site to maximum
advantage. To include this expansion (building shell
only) in the basic project would require an increase
in the construction budget of approximately $300,000.
He noted that an additional amount, estimated not to
exceed $450,000, will be required in the future to
finish the interior of the building shell.
Mr. Wood further noted that projections of the capital im-
provement fee accounts for both UNLV and UNR indicate that
the following amounts will be available in those funds on
June 30, 1976:
UNLV $1,540,774
UNR 551,262
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board of Regents
authorize project augmentations as follows:
$1,500,000 for the two identified projects at UNLV
(i. e., Life Sciences Building and Performing Arts
Center, Phase II), for additional construction costs
as noted, plus additional related costs (A/E fees,
etc.) as well as contingencies; and
$400,000 for the UNR Library Addition for additional
construction costs as noted, plus additional related
costs (A/E fees, etc.) as well as contingencies.
(4) Clark County Community College, Phases II and III -
Mr. Wood reported that the construction budget for
Phases II and III (147,967 SF of building plus site
development) totals $5,200,000. Further evaluation
of construction cost increases has resulted in re-
visions to the final construction cost estimate to
$8,922,200, exceeding budgeted amount by $3,722,200.
Mr. Wood stated that the State Public Works Board
has recommended preparing the bid package within
established budgetary constraints, as follows:
Base Bid: Construction of entire wing to the south
of Phase I. Site development work in conjunction
with the building including parking, walks, land-
scaping and irrigation.
Estimated Cost:
South Wing (62,725 SF) $3,275,000
Site Development 1,085,000
Total Estimated Base Bid $4,360,000
Surplus of funds to be held in abeyance $ 840,000
Chancellor Humphrey recommended concurrence with the State
Public Works recommendation concerning Phases II and III
of CCCC, with the remainder of the project to be bid as
soon as additional funds are secured.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion for (1), (2), (3) and (4), above. Motion seconded by
Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
5. Capital Improvement Fee Policy
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board of Regents had
established a Capital Improvement Fee in January, 1966, and
the policy concerning this fee was included in the Board of
Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 6. He recom-
mended amendment to that policy to allow the use of this
Capital Improvement Fee as a direct revenue source for
building projects. Amended policy was included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permament
minutes).
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
6. Performing Arts Center, Phase II
Mr. Wood introduced Mr. James Mc Daniel, project architect,
who presented the final plans for Phase II of the Perform-
ing Arts Center at UNLV. A review of the project was in-
cluded with the agenda (identified as Ref. 17 and filed
with permament minutes). President Baepler and Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval of the final plans as pre-
sented.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
7. Confirmation of Mail Ballot, UNR
President Milam recalled that bids were opened July 30,
1974 by the State Public Works Board for parking and plant-
ing areas for the parking lot east of the Judicial College.
The bids were reviewed and the results submitted to the
Board by mail ballot on August 9, 1974.
Dr. Milam reported that 5 affirmative votes were received
by August 14, 1974 and the State Public Works Board was
informed of the Board's concurrence in the award of a con-
tract to Sierra Paving for $17,325. (Subsequent to that
date, 4 additional affirmative votes were received.) Pres-
ident Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended confirma-
tion of the action taken as a result of the mail ballot.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
8. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following trans-
fers of funds:
#165 - $5095 from Contingency Reserve to College of Busi-
ness Administration, Dean's Office, to support a
1/4 time temporary professional position.
#167 - $20,666 from the Contingency Reserve to the Library
to cover unfunded classified salaries ($19,689), and
to student wages ($977). An offsetting transfer will
be made from professional salary savings.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
9. Revision of Estimative Budgets, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following re-
visions to estimative budgets for 1974-75:
A. The College of Agriculture requests a revision to the
Research Emergency and Contingencies estimative budget
to cover operating and equipment expenditures. The
additional revenue will be derived from a grant account
for laboratory analysis and from an insurance settle-
ment for fire damage to a travel trailer:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 13,500 $ $ 13,500
Laboratory Analysis 3,400 3,400
Overhead Revenue 1,000 1,000
Firemans Fund Insurance 1,740 1,740
Total Source of Funds $ 14,500 $ 5,140 $ 19,640
Application of Funds
Operating $ 500 $ 1,500 $ 2,000
Equipment 3,640 3,640
Reserve for Contingencies 14,000 14,000
Total Appl. of Funds $ 14,500 $ 5,140 $ 19,640
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
B. Men's Intercollegiate Athletics requests the following
revision to budget the actual beginning balance and to
provide for increased professional salaries and operat-
ing requirements.
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
From Opening Balance $ 11,233 $22,537 $ 33,770
Student Fees 68,000 68,000
Game Guarantees 31,000 31,000
Gate Receipts 48,500 48,500
Miscellaneous 4,000 4,000
Total Source of Funds $162,733 $22,537 $185,270
Application of Funds
Professional Salaries $ 0 $ 6,428 $ 6,428
Wages 5,080 5,080
Fringe Benefits 50 794 844
Out-of-State Travel 6,270 1,070- 5,200
Operating 151,280 16,438 167,718
Reserve for Contingencies 53 53- 0
Total Appl. of Funds $162,733 $22,537 $185,270
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
C. An estimative budget was approved in March, 1974 to en-
able the College of Agriculture to operate the Gund
Ranch from April 15 through October 15, 1974. The Dean
requests the following revision in order to continue
the operation of the ranch to July 1, 1975:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Source of Funds
Sale of Hay $ 72,000 $20,000- $ 52,000
Grazing Leases 20,800 20,800
Total Source of Funds $ 72,000 $ 800 $ 72,800
Application of Funds
Professional Compensatn $ 0 $ 9,000 $ 9,000
Classified Compensation 4,730 2,270 7,000
Wages 2,000 2,000 4,000
Operating 32,000 10,500 42,500
Ending Fund Balance 33,270 22,970- 10,300
Total Appl. of Funds $ 72,000 $ 800 $ 72,800
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
10. Main Station Farm Improvements
Vice President Pine recalled that in May, 1973 the Board
authorized the expenditure of $45,200 from the Experiment
Station Research Facility Fund for improvements to the
feed lot at the Main Station Farm. The actual expenditures
to accomplish this project exceeded that amount by $4235.51.
A memorandum from Mr. Pine with additional supporting data
was included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 6 and filed
with permanent minutes). President Milam recommended ap-
proval of payment of this excess from the Experiment Station
Research Facility Fund. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
11. Student Accident and Sickness Insurance, CCD
President Donnelly recalled that in July the Board approved
an optional accident and sickness expense protection in-
surance for WNCC students, as offered by Puritan Life
Insurance Company (Bruno Menicucci, local agent). He re-
quested that this same coverage be made available on an
optional basis to students at CCCC and NNCC. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
12. Supplemental Appropriation, WNCC Library
President Donnelly recalled that the WNCC enrollment for
1973-74 had been projected at 800 FTE and the budget was
based on that projection. However, the actual enrollment
was 1452 FTE, causing severe budget problems. The need
for extra revenue was resolved by an allocation of $113,457
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund and real-
location of $100,000 of money originally programmed for
library book acquisition.
President Donnelly also recalled that the budget enrollment
for 1974-75 was 1100 FTE; however, based on the 1973-74
experience this was revised to 1825 FTE for work program
purposes. To assist in this adjustment, $60,000 has again
been taken from the book acquisition budget and allocated
to salaries and operating expenses.
President Donnelly requested that a supplemental appropri-
ation of $160,000 be requested from the 1975 Legislature
for library book acquisition at WNCC. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
13. Parking Lot Bid Opening, NNCC
President Donnelly reported that the State Public Works
Board opened bids September 12, 1974 for paving 11,614
square feet of parking lot #4, NNCC. One bid was re-
ceived from Helms Construction in the amount of $13,355.46.
President Donnelly recommended award to Helms Construction
with funds to be provided from the Higher Education Capital
Construction Fund. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
14. Imprest Petty Cash Fund, DRI
President Ward noted that DRI presently has an imprest
petty cash fund of $2000 in the North Reno Branch of
Nevada National Bank. However, he stated, the expanded
field program and related travel advances cause this
amount to be inadequate. He requested that authorization
be granted to increase this fund to $4000. Signature
authority would continue with Mark Dawson, Stephanie Siri
and Edythe Anderson. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
15. Desert Biology Laboratory, Boulder City
President Ward reviewed the earlier discussions and actions
of the Board concerning this project, and the efforts by
DRI to find additional funding to allow for the construc-
tion of the project. He stated that two serious problems
still face the Institute. First, the lack of success in
finding additional funds and the concern that even with
extra time this effort will be unsuccessful. Secondly,
the facility is badly needed for the new Director of the
Desert Biology Laboratory and his staff and that need
supersedes the desire of DRI to have a solar energy exper-
imental facility at this time.
President Ward recommended that he be authorized to instruct
the architects to proceed with the necessary redesign work
to construct a conventional facility and that the project
budget be $497,461 (i. e., the total of the $450,000 grant
from Fleischmann Foundation and the $47,461 grant from the
Maki family).
President Ward further recommended that the balance of the
$150,539 DRI Contingency Fund monies (less solar energy
consulting fees of $23,125), previously dedicated to this
project, be returned to the DRI Contingency Fund where it
is badly needed to temporarily fund research projects
which should proceed prior to receipt of the final grant
or contract authorization.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred in the above recommendations,
noting that a request had been made to the Fleischmann
Foundation, as directed by the Board at its July meeting,
to extend the deadline of May 1, 1975, by which time a
construction contract is to be issued for the $450,000
grant to be valid. He reported that the Trustees had
voted to give the University the use of the funds toward
a solar research lab or as recommended by President Ward
for a conventionally designed laboratory.
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the above recommendation.
Motion seconded by Mr. Morris.
Mr. Buchanan expressed strong opposition to the abandon-
ment of the solar energy aspect of the building and sug-
gested that a supplemental appropriation be requested.
Mr. Morris supported Mr. Buchanan's position and moved
to amend the above motion to direct that a separate ap-
propriation be requested from the Legislature to adapt
the building for solar energy and that the architect be
directed to redesign the project to provide for such
adaptation. Motion to amend seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
Motion to amend failed.
Main motion failed.
Mr. Morris moved approval of the Chancellor's recommendation
provided that a separate appropriation be requested from the
Legislature to provide for funding of a solar energy re-
search project. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried
with Mr. Buchanan opposing.
Mr. Morris' motion was clarified as intending the approval
of the two recommendations advanced by President Ward and
endorsed by Chancellor Humphrey, provided that the Admin-
istration pursue the securing of research monies for solar
energy within the operating budget of DRI.
16. Personnel Policies, DRI
President Ward noted that NRS 396.7953 provides that the
Board of Regents may establish personnel policies and
procedures for DRI "separate and apart" from the policies
and procedures for other Divisions. Title 4, Chapter 4,
Section 9 of the Handbook details the Board's policy con-
cerning sabbatical leaves, providing that the number of
sabbatical leaves granted shall not exceed a number equal
to 2% of the "academic faculty" (i. e., those with pro-
fessorial rank plus those with equivalent rank) who are
teaching.
President Ward requested that this Board policy be amended,
in its application to DRI, to provide that the number of
leaves granted in DRI shall not exceed a number equal to
2% of the "research faculty" instead of "academic faculty".
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
17. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following
transfers of funds:
#75-014 $5578 from the Contingency Reserve to the Library
to establish an additional classified position
and fringe benefits.
#75-017 $3900 from the Contingency Reserve to Basketball,
to cover letters of appointment for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
#75-018 $1000 from the Contingency Reserve to Women's
Athletics to provide additional operating funds.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
18. Confirmation of Mail Ballot
President Baepler reported the following:
A. Bids were opened July 23, 1974 for Campus directories
at UNLV. Results of the bids were submitted to the
Board by mail ballot on August 30, 1974. As of Au-
gust 26, 1974, 5 affirmative votes had been received
and the State Public Works Board was informed of the
Board's concurrence in the award of a bid to Standard
Directory Company for $5225.
B. Bids were opened August 1, 1974 for the construction
of a Campus sign on Maryland Parkway, north of the Judy
Bayley Theatre. Results of the bids were submitted to
the Board by mail ballot on August 20, 1974. As of
August 26, 1974, 5 affirmative votes had been received
and the State Public Works Board was informed of the
Board's concurrence in the award of a bid to Young
Electric Sign Company for $11,940.
C. Bids were opened August 6, 1974 for the trenching and
laying of conduit for underground power and telephone
lines from Maryland Parkway to Substation No. 1. Re-
sults of the bids were submitted to the Board by mail
ballot on August 20, 1974. As of August 26, 1974, 5
affirmative votes had been received and the State
Public Works Board was informed of the Board's con-
currence in the award to Ets-Hokin and Galvin for
$42,620.
D. The State Public Works Board requested the concurrence
of the Board of Regents in an agreement with Nevada
Power Company for pulling of power lines and attach-
ment to the UNLV System after trenching and installa-
tion of conduit are completed, at a cost not to exceed
$74,126. As of August 26, 1974, 5 affirmative votes
had been returned and the State Public Works Board was
informed of the Board's concurrence.
E. 5 affirmative votes were received as of August 26, 1974
for the granting of utility easements as required to
complete the above projects. The documents were exe-
cuted by the Chancellor.
Confirmation of the above 5 actions, taken as a result of
the mail ballot of August 20, 1974, was recommended by
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
19. CSUN 1974-75 Budget
President Baepler presented the following proposed budget
for CSUN for 1974-75, as submitted by CSUN President Val
Buhecker:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 11,000
Revenue
Student Fees $103,000
Activities 15,000
Day Care Center 23,000
Publications 12,000
Total Revenue 153,000
Total Funds Available $164,000
Application of Funds
Classified Salaries 1.00 FTE $ 7,260
Wages 2.06 FTE 9,042
Fringe Benefits 1,198
Operating
Equipment $ 1,250
General 10,250
Publicity 4,650
Matching Organization Funds 4,000
Activities 68,750
Day Care Center 15,000
Publications 24,400
Total Operating 129,000
Contingency Reserve 6,500
Total Anticipated Expenditures $153,000
Ending Fund Balance 11,000
Total Application of Funds $164,000
President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
20. Bid Opening, Campus Improvements, UNLV
President Baepler reported that bids were opened August 29,
1974 for Part I (landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, utility
extensions and sprinklers) of the Campus Improvement Proj-
ect. He noted that information has been received that the
State Public Works Board has decided to reject all bids
and rebid the project.
21. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Dr. Lombardi, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee, presented the minutes of the meeting of July 26, 1974,
with his recommendation that the actions of the Committee
be confirmed. (Minutes identified as Ref. 19 and filed
with permanent minutes.)
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
22. Enrollment Report
Mr. Jessup distributed a report containing preliminary en-
rollment data for Fall, 1974. (Report filed with permanent
minutes.)
23. Enrollment Retention
A report concerning progression rates of students at UNR
and UNLV, and a special study of drop-out rates in the
Freshman Class of 1964 at UNR, was distributed with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 21 and filed with permanent
minutes). Mr. Jessup explained how the data was developed.
24. Proposed Unit Bylaws
Chancellor Humphrey presented, with his endorsement, Unit
Bylaws as adopted by the faculties of the Office of the
Chancellor, the Computing Center and the University Press.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Hug recommended that it be understood, and reflected in
the minutes, that if the Code is changed, the Bylaws would
of necessity be changed in order to correspond with the
Code.
25. New Programs in 1975-77 Budget
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in July the Board request-
ed that a priority list be developed for the new academic
programs included in the 1975-77 budget request to be sub-
mitted to the 1975 Legislature. The new programs, by pri-
ority within each Division, are:
UNLV 1. B. S. in Architecture and Urban Design
2. School of Law (J. D.)
3. M. A. in Psychology (additional option to
existing degree)
UNR 1. M. S. in Nursing
2. M. S. in Computer Science
3. M. S. in Speech Pathology
CCD 1. Dental Hygiene, CCCC
2. Dental Hygiene, WNCC
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following System pri-
orities:
1. Dental Hygiene, CCCC
2. M. S. in Nursing, UNR
3. B. S. in Architecture and Urban Design, UNLV
(Although budget is requested for this program,
Phase II is yet to be completed. Priority
should be given to retention of a professional
for that purpose.)
4. M. S. in Computer Science, UNR
5. School of Law, UNLV
6. M. S. in Speech Pathology, UNR
7. Dental Hygiene, WNCC
8. M. A. in Psychology, UNLV
Statements in support of placing the Law School in number
one priority were made by a member of the UNLV Prelaw As-
sociation, and by Regent Buchanan.
Mr. Morris moved to defer action until UNR and UNLV faculty
representatives could be permitted to make presentations.
Motion was not seconded.
Dr. Beaulieu and Dr. Mc Cullough both spoke in support of
the priorities submitted.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the priority list be approved ex-
cept that the School of Law become #3, and the Architecture
program become #5. Motion was not seconded.
Mr. Steninger moved approval of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried with
Mr. Buchanan opposing.
26. Legislation to be Proposed
A. Chancellor Humphrey noted that out-of-state travel
monies are currently budgeted at $27.50 per year per
FTE faculty member. Although the University's 1975-77
budget requests $150 per FTE faculty member, the suc-
cess of the request is problematical and, even if suc-
cessful, would still provide only a modest out-of-state
travel budget. He proposed that legislation be re-
quested in 1975 which will define out-of-state travel
as travel to states other than those adjacent to
Nevada. This would allow attendance at professional
meetings and travel on other University business in
California, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Oregon, at in-
state per diem rates and charging the in-state travel
allocation.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey noted that the University's police
authority is derived from NRS 396.325. He recommended
that a request be submitted to the 1975 Legislature to
amend that statute to read as follows (as approved by
Counsel Hug):
B. The University's police authority is derived
from the following statute: NRS 396.325 -
University of Nevada System Police Department:
Creation, powers, authority of police.
1. The Board of Regents is authorized to
create a Police Department for the Uni-
versity of Nevada System and appoint one
or more persons to be members of such
Department.
2. Persons employed and compensated as members
of such Police Department, when so appoint-
ed and duly sworn, are peace officers; such
officers may exercise their powers and
authority as follows:
(a) Upon the Campuses, grounds or proper-
ties of the University of Nevada Sys-
tem, including the public streets ad-
jacent to a Campus property; or
(b) When involving a crime or violation
that occurred on a Campus or other
grounds or properties of the Univer-
sity of Nevada System; or
(c) When assisting a law enforcement
agency, or a citizen, or when a vio-
lation or crime is committed in the
presence of the officer.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
The action agenda was completed and the Information Agenda was
submitted for consideration. The Information Agenda contained
the following items and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000
(2) Final Graduation List, UNR
(3) Status Report, University Projects
(4) Report of Foreign Travel, UNR, UNLV, DRI
(5) Report of Fund Transfers, UNS, UNR, UNLV
(6) Report of Student Financial Assistance, UNLV
(7) Progress Report, UNR
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
09-13-1974