September 15-16, 1983
09-15-1983 Pages 19-44 BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM September 15-16, 1983 The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Pine Audito- rium, Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno. Members present: Mr. John R. Mc Bride, Chairman Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa Mrs. Lilly Fong Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher Mr. Chris Karamanos Mrs. Joan Kenney Mr. Daniel J. Klaich Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin Mrs. June F. Whitley Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi President William Berg, NNCC President Anthony Calabro, WNCC President Joseph Crowley, UNR President V. James Eardley, TMCC President Leonard Goodall, UNLV Acting President Dale Johnston, CCCC Acting President Warren Kocmond, DRI Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs and Student Association Officers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mc Bride at 9:50 A.M. 1. Approval of Acting President, CCCC Chancellor Bersi requested approval of the appointment of Dr. Dale Johnston as Acting President, CCCC, effective August 1, 1983. Dr. Judith Eaton resigned as President of that institution to assume the Presidency of the Community College of Philadelphia. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Dale Johnston as Acting President, CCCC, effective August 1, 1983. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 2. Approval of Acting President, DRI Chancellor Bersi requested approval of the appointment of Dr. Warren Kocmond as Acting President, DRI, effective September 1, 1983. Dr. Clifford Murino resigned the Presidency of DRI effective August 31, 1983 to assume a similar position with the Uni- versity Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Mrs. Del Papa moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Warren Kocmond as Acting President, DRI, effective September 1, 1983. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 3. Adoption of the Consent Agenda Adoption of the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed with the permanent minutes) containing the following items as recommended: (1) Approved the minutes of the regular meetings held June 16-17, 1983 and June 27, 1983 with the following correction to Item 8 of the June 27, 1983 meeting: Item 8, II Ms. Del Papa's motion did not include withdrawal of the Computer Area Renovation Project at CCCC; therefore, the statement after the comma in the first sentence must be removed, leaving the motion to read: Ms. Del Papa moved approval of Item I, and of Item II, but that Item II be contingent upon re- view and approval of the new President. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. Approved the minutes of the special meeting held August 5, 1983. (2) Accepted the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in Ref. C-1 and filed with the permanent minutes. (3) Approved an extension of leave without pay for Profes- sor Jessica Hancock of the School of Home Economics, UNR, through 1983-84 so that she may complete research towards a Ph. D. in Nutrition. Professor Hancock was granted leave without pay for the 1982-83 academic year. (4) Approved an extension of leave without pay for Dr. Marlene Chrissinger, UNLV, through 1983-84 academic year. (5) Authorized to write off outstanding loans at UNLV which were 3 years old as of June 30, 1983, as listed in Ref. C-5, filed with the permanent minutes. The list in- cludes loans for Nevada Federated Women, Von Tobel Emergency Loan, Consolidated Student Union, Host In- ternational Emergency Loan, Kappa Alpha Phi, and Hotel Accountant Association. These loans have been in the hands of a collection agency for several months, and they have been unable to collect from the former students. The Controller's Office will maintain a hold on the records even though the loans have been written off as bad debts. (6) Authorized to write off outstanding loans at CCCC, as listed in Ref. C-6, filed with the permanent minutes. (7) Approved the following consultants which were recom- mended by Vice Chancellor Dawson and the State Public Works Board for the UNR projects: Retrofit Nye Hall (Fire Sprinklers) $419,000 1. Dunham & Associates 2. Hansen Engineering Ltd. 3. JBA Consulting Engineers Dormitory Fire Safety - Reno and Stead $118,970 1. Dan Carnes Architect 2. Jeffery Lundell & Associates 3. Morris & Brown Ltd. (8) Approved the right-of-way for Central Telephone over the additional property of the Carrollton Park sub- division in Las Vegas which was donated to the Uni- versity of Nevada System. Central Telephone and Tele- graph had previously obtained a right-of-way from the Board of Regents in 1981 for property owned by the UNS in the Carrollton Park subdivision. See Ref. C-8, filed with the permanent minutes. Ms. Del Papa moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Resolution to Sell Stock Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval of the following resolution which is needed in order to sell 4 shares of General Electric stock in accordance with the donor's wishes that the proceeds be given to Getchell Library in memory of Glen H. Clark. This gift was accepted by the Board on February 18, 1983, with authorization to sell; however, the resolution is required before the sale can be completed. RESOLUTION #83-14 WHEREAS, the University of Nevada Reno has received a gift of 4 shares of General Electric stock from Mrs. Constance Clark in memory of her husband, the late Glen H. Clark, a long-time employee of the University of Nevada System, and WHEREAS, it is Mrs. Clark's wish that the stock be sold so that the proceeds may be used in the Glen H. Clark Memorial Fund established at the Getchell Library, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Nevada Board of Regents authorizes the sale of the stock and stipulates that the wishes of the donor shall be met, in that the proceeds from the sale shall be placed in the Glen H. Clark Memorial Fund. Mrs. Del Papa moved approval of the resolution to sell General Electric stock. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 5. Approval of Tenure, TMCC President Eardley requested approval for tenure for Dr. Barbara Ann Chism. Dr. Chism taught at UNR and was granted tenure at that institution July 1, 1979. The program at UNR (typing) with which she was associated has been dis- continued, but is in effect at TMCC. Dr. Chism was hired for the TMCC program effective August, 1983. UNS Code, Section 4.4.7(c) provides for the granting of tenure upon transfer between UNS institutions. Dr. Chism has continued to perform in a most exemplary manner. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of tenure for Dr. Barbara Ann Chism. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 6. Approval of TMCC Advisory Board President Eardley requested approval of the following ap- pointments to the TMCC Advisory Board: Peter Sferrazza, Mayor of Reno Jim Spoo, Mayor of Sparks Dr. Jeane Jones Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the appointments to the TMCC Advisory Board. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 7. Approval of Use of Capital Improvement Project Funds, WNCC President Calabro requested authorization to expend up to $5130 from the WNCC Capital Improvement Fund to have Maurice J. Nespor and Associates plan the remodeling and renovation of the Student Admissions and Finance areas at the Carson Campus. Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 8. Approval of Bid, UNLV On May 19, 1983 the house donated by the Houssels was dam- aged by fire. The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company received two proposals for repairing the fire damage. The proposal from RAE Construction of Las Vegas was for $74,285.74, and the proposal from Ute Inc., also of Las Vegas, was for $77,912.70 President Goodall requested approval of the bid of RAE Con- struction for $74,285.74. The precedent for accepting bids taken by an insurance company was also following when the Child Care Center at the Clark County Community College was damaged by fire. The insurance funds available will cover the damage to the house. It will be necessary to secure gift funds to build a foundation and move the house to the site. The project will proceed only if sufficient gift funds are received to complete the project. Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 9. Approval of Emeritus Status, UNR President Crowley requested approval of emeritus standing for the following professors who are retiring: Marilyn J. Horn, Professor of Home Economics Emeritus, effective July 1, 1983 James M. Hoyt, Professor of Accounting and Information Systems Emeritus, effective August 18, 1983 La Mar R. Smith, Education Librarian Emeritus, effec- tive September 12, 1983 Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 10. Approval of College of Arts & Science Advisory Board, UNR President Crowley requested approval of the following ap- pointments to the College of Arts & Science Advisory Board: Pat Cashill, Attorney David Clark, Construction Firm Owner Andrea Goeglein, Business Woman Jean Myles, Community Volunteer-Professional Andrea Pelter, Owner and Manager of Reno Iron Works Steve Walther, Attorney Mr. Cashill will replace Mr. George Hardaway, who previously served on the Advisory Board. All other new members will be additions to the board. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the College of Arts & Science Advisory Board, UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. 11. Approval of Deed, U. S. Post Office, UNR President Crowley requested approval of deed to the City of Reno for approximately two feet of right-of-way on North Sierra Street for the length of the UNR Post Office project site. This was a condition of the Special Use Permit and zone change in obtaining the approval of the project from the City of Reno. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of deed. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 12. Request to Respond to Colgate University Chairman Mc Bride had referred to President Crowley a re- quest from the Colgate University Board of Regents regarding the impact of athletes' academic programs caused from the current 4-game playoff format for football. President Crowley having reviewed the problem with regard to UNR sub- mitted the following recommendation (see Ref. K, filed in the Chancellor's Office): The Board of Regents, through the UNR Administration, encourages the Big Sky Conference to address the ques- tions raised by Colgate officials in a timely and appropriate fashion. Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 13. Investment Performance Analysis Report Mr. Roger Honour of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith presented the Investment Performance Analysis for the quar- ter ending June 30, 1983. Vice Chancellor Dawson requested that the IPA report on Nevada National Bank be included in the next IPA report from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. He further recommended that Security National Bank of Nevada also be included in the IPA reports. Vice Chancellor Dawson recommended that the Board consider retaining Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith for tracking of the investments. Ms. Del Papa recommended Mrs. Edna Brigham be assigned to review the future IPA reports. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of Vice Chancellor Dawson's recommendation to include NNB in the next IPA report; to retain Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith for the tracking of the investments; and approved Mrs. Brigham as the staff person to review the IPA reports. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. 14. Reports from Bank Investors A. Mr. Bud Bodell submitted the report for First Interstate Bank. Mrs. Fong directed Vice Chancellor Dawson to negotiate for the highest return. B. Mr. Monte Miller submitted the report for Valley Bank of Nevada. He requested from the Board a written ob- jective for bank managers. C. Mr. Lew Shuman submitted the report for American Investments Management. D. Ms. Fran Schwartz submitted the report for Nevada National Bank. E. Mr. Murray Foster submitted the report for Security National Bank of Nevada. He suggested selling $200,000 of the Atmospherium Planetarium's account fixed income and selling about $21,500 interest per year in order to obtain equity into the income. He offered two other alternatives: 1) to buy all utility stocks for the same amount of money and lose about $1500 per year in interest or, 2) diversify, with some utilities and some industrial and financial stocks, and lose about $5000 per year in interest. The Board referred his recommendations to Mrs. Brigham and requested she submit a report and recommendation to the Board for further consideration. 15. Report on the State Industrial Insurance System In March, 1982 the Board of Regents authorized the Univer- sity to enter into a retrospective rating plan with the State Industrial Insurance System (SIIS). This plan, simply stated, pays SIIS a fee for handling UNS claims, and is cal- culated at 11.6% of estimated premiums. We then reimburse SIIS for actual claims paid by them. During fiscal year 1983-83 this plan produced the following: Standard Premium (amount we would have paid without this plan) $498,504 Basic Premium (11.6%) 57,286- Losses 267,754- Savings $173,464 The standard premium will more than double this fiscal year due primarily to a rate increase for our dominant class and the University's poor experience in prior years. The fol- lowing is a projection for FY 84 using FY 83 losses: Standard Premium $1,090,708 Basic Premium 126,522- Losses (assuming the same rates as 82-83) 578,000- Total $ 386,186 Due to the potential for savings ($578,000) and the need to monitor the safety program within the UNS, Vice Chancellor Dawson requested that the Board of Regents authorize the following expenditures which will allow the University Sys- tem to more closely monitor its claims, thus decreasing our losses. The FTEs involved will be available for the entire University System. 1.5 FTE $45,737 Fringe 5,489 Operating 25,000 Total $76,226 Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the expenditures to monitor the SIIS safety program with the UNS. Ms. Gallagher second- ed. Motion carried. 16. Report on the Parking Facilities, UNR Mr. John Marschall presented a report on the parking facili- ties at UNR. See Ref. F, filed in the Chancellor's Office. The Board recessed and reconvened at 12:15 P.M. 17. Progress Report and Recommendation on Lawlor Events Center Mr. Bob Dagitz, Director of Lawlor Events Center, presented an updated report on the Lawlor Events Center. He stated that the Boosters will have a special parking lot during events. Chairman Mc Bride disagreed with this proposal, asking if students had different rights from the Boosters in regard to parking. It was discussed further and Presi- dent Crowley suggested that they would try out several alternatives to the parking situation. a) President Crowley requested approval of the recommenda- tion for operation as outlined in Chapter III of the report, submitted as Ref. G, filed in the Chancellor's Office. The University of Nevada Board of Regents shall establish a not-for-profit corporation to operate the Lawlor Events Center. Mr. Dagitz stated that it was difficult to precisely project sales of tickets and recommended the not-for- profit corporation. Mr. Klaich was not convinced of the not-for-profit cor- poration and requested further financial information. Mr. Dagitz pointed out that this corporation would take business functions and allow it to operate in that mode rather than as a State/University bureaucratic mode. General Counsel Klasic emphasized two points mentioned in the UNR recommendations. First, approving UNR'S recommendation to set up a separate non-profit corpora- ation for the Lawlor Events Center will remove the Center from compliance with Board of Regents purchasing policies and the State classified employment system. Second, because the Regents will continue to exercise ultimate control over the operations of the Lawlor Events Center and the non-profit corporation, the Re- gents and the UNS will continue to be subject to lia- bility in the event of a law suit brought as a result of events held at the Center. Vice Chancellor Dawson concurred with General Counsel. However, in recognition of certain operation procedures (pages 13 and 14 of the report), UNR Administration must have an exemption from Board of Regents policy for items a through m, and should attempt to negotiate ac- ceptable personnel policy with the State Personnel Division for the Special Events Center. Chairman Mc Bride suggested that the necessary opera- tional procedures be developed for Board consideration at the October meeting with both UNR and UNLV personnel involved. b) President Crowley requested approval of the estimated budget for the Lawlor Events Center for FY 83-84 as con- tained in Chapter 4, Section C, page 18, of the report and as follows: Estimated Income Rentals $128,550 Concessions/Catering 120,050 Parking 54,600 Miscellaneous (Box Office, Commissions, Advertising) 101,445 Subsidy from Interest on Bonds 300,000 Total $704,645 Estimated Expenses Total Salaries and Benefits $318,570 Part Time Labor 79,130 Telephone 7,900 Supplies 22,600 Professional Development 7,800 Equipment 25,500 Dues and Subscriptions 2,600 Postage 3,200 Uniforms 2,600 Printing 11,200 Insurance 13,000 Travel 5,000 Utilities 187,000 Trash Removal 3,600 Advertising 6,000 Reserve 8,945 Total $704,645 Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Lawlor Events Center estimated budget and the planned equipment purchases out- lined in Ref. G; referred the development of necessary operational procedures to the Chancellor's staff in con- junction with Presidents Crowley and Goodall; and stipulated that President Crowley and Chancellor Bersi be given author- ity to approve operations at the Center in the interim un- til the Board takes action on any procedural changes. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried. The Board congratulated Mr. Dagitz on the very thorough report of the Lawlor Events Center. 18. Progress Report on Thomas and Mack Center and Silver Bowl, UNLV President Goodall clarified that although the following report on the Thomas and Mack Center did not include a not-for-profit corporation policy, UNLV agrees that there is a need for special policies and procedures to apply to the two arenas. Dr. Jerry Mandell and Mr. Dennis Finfrock presented updated reports on the Thomas and Mack Center and the Silver Bowl. Mrs. Fong requested a breakdown of the sliding scale rental rates at UNLV. a. President Goodall requested approval of the estimative budget for the Thomas and Mack Center for 1983-84. Opening Cash Balance and Revenue Private Box Sales $100,000 Food and Beverage Rebate 200,000 Parking 100,000 Advertising 100,000 UNLV Athletic Events 32,000 Other Events 150,000 Interest on Bond Proceeds 200,000 Total Revenue $882,000 Expenditures and Fund Balance Professional Salaries $107,595 Letters of Appointment 10,000 Fringe Benefits 13,906 Classified Salaries 140,899 Fringe Benefits 25,119 Wages 70,000 Fringe Benefits 700 Operating 484,015 Out-of-State Travel 4,000 Ending Fund Balance 25,766 Total Expenditures $882,000 Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Thomas and Mack Events Center estimated budget and the capital equipment purchases of $394,880 as outlined in the report, identified as Ref. P, filed in the Chancellor's Office; and requested that UNLV be included in all discussions on changes to operational procedures necessary for the Center. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Sheerin congratulated Mr. Finfrock on the report of the Thomas and Mack Events Center and complimented him and Mr. Dagitz for working together for the betterment of both facilities and the System as a whole. The Board recessed and reconvened at 4:15 P.M. 19. Approval of Change in Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 11. Special Course Fees Existing policy requires approval by the Board of Regents to set the amount for course fees imposed to recover the cost of special supplies or other costs associated with using a special facility; i. e., bowling alley. There are presently over 200 such fees which have been approved. Should these costs increase, it now requires Board of Regents' action to increase the fee as stated in Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 11. Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval of the following proposed policy with Campus Presidents concurring: Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 11 Section 11. Special Course Fees It is the policy of the Board of Regents that the con- solidated registration fee be the only fee assessed for taking a course except as outlined in this section. The reasons for these exceptions are extraordinary instruction costs due to: (a) individual instruction (e. g., private music lessons), (b) class supplies (e. g., welding), (c) 3rd party charges for use of a facility (e. g., golf), (d) special transportation requirements, or (e) some combination of these reasons. Responsibility for implementing this policy is delegat- ed to the Campus Presidents up to a maximum of $25 per course. Courses requiring fees higher than $25 require Board of Regents' approval and are listed below. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 11. Special Course Fees placing the maximum at $50 (rather than $25). Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 1. University of Nevada, Reno Private Instrument and Voice Instruction $ 75 per credit Recreational Shooting (RP. Ed. 164) 50 per course Scuba Diving (M. Sc. 203, 204) 51 per course 2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Music 160 $100 per credit Special Music 75 per credit HOA 477 60 per course 3. Clark County Community College MTL 212 $ 75 per course MTL 213 100 per course MTL 214 100 per course 4. Northern Nevada Community College Welding $20 - 51 per course 5. Truckee Meadows Community College Dental Radiography $ 50 per course Dental Material & Laboratory Techniques 50 per course Welding $20 - 51 per course 6. Western Nevada Community College MUS 151, Piano $105 per course MUS 153, Voice 105 per course MUS 251, Piano 105 per course 20. Approval of Phase II, Bachelor of General Studies Degree, UNR President Crowley requested approval of the Phase II pro- posal for a Bachelor of General Studies degree, Ref. K, filed in the Chancellor's Office. This proposal includes a description of a 124 credit pro- gram, leading to a general University degree. A core cur- riculum of 60 credits will provide students with a general education in the humanities, social sciences, natural sci- ences and math, plus communication and English composition. An additional 64 credits may be distributed among any of the Colleges at UNR of the candidate's choice. This degree is designed for the non-traditional student who will most likely be an adult, and who attends part-time because of job or career obligations. In some cases, stu- dents may reside outside the Reno/Sparks area. Approval of this degree will enable UNR to better serve the general education needs of the State's citizens. In addition, as most lower division courses are offered through the Community Colleges, students may build upon the Associ- ate of Arts or Associate of General Studies degrees. UNR estimates that enrollment will exceed 300 FTE by the 4th year of the program, which is a significant number of people who would benefit from this program. The Phase I proposal was approved by the Board of Regents in August, 1982. Vice Chancellor Fox and the Academic Af- fairs Council have reviewed the Phase II proposal and recom- mended approval of the Bachelor of General Studies degree at UNR. Mrs. Whitley moved approval of Phase II, Bachelor of General Studies Degree, UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion car- ried. 21. Approval of Phase I, Bachelor of Science Degree in Bio- chemistry, UNR President Crowley requested approval of the Phase I pro- posal for a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at UNR, Ref. L, filed in the Chancellor's Office. This degree would provide an opportunity to initiate a quality program in a currently popular field, with a mini- mum of expenditures. Inasmuch as UNR currently offers a graduate degree in Biochemistry, faculty and supporting facilities are in place. The program will be offered through the College of Agriculture, with a proposed date of initiation of Fall, 1983. Inasmuch as there is a national need for skilled biochem- ists, employment opportunities for graduates in this area are excellent. This program should encourage the attrac- tion of high technology industry to Nevada, as it will provide needed technicians and course work for employees to upgrade their skills and knowledge. UNR anticipates an enrollment of 40 FTE by the 4th year of the program. Vice Chancellor Fox and the Academic Affairs Council con- cur in recommending approval of this degree. Mrs. Whitley moved approval of Phase I, Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 22. Approval of Phase II, Tutorial Ph. D. in Basque Studies, UNR UNR President Crowley requested approval of the Phase II proposal for a Ph. D. degree in Basque Studies, Ref. M, filed in the Chancellor's Office. This will be an interdisciplinary and interinstitutional program which will result in a Ph. D. conferred through the Departments of Anthropology, Foreign Languages, or History. This will be determined by the interests of the individual candidate and the program advisor. This Phase II proposal contains a detailed curriculum which emphasizes flexibility in the structuring of the student's program. Part of the course requirements will be met through directed reading and research, leading to professional papers and/or publi- cations. 24 credit of course work will be required in Basque studies courses and related areas, with an additional 24 credits of dissertation. A portion of each student's time will be spent at another University, either in the U. S. or abroad. The UNR Library has a very extensive collection of Basque materials and several specialists in Basque Studies are currently affiliated with the University. The proposed date of implementation is Fall, 1983. UNR is currently recognized both nationally and inter- nationally in the field of Basque Studies. This program would build upon this strength and better utilize existing facilities. It is anticipated that no more than 5 students will be en- rolled at any time; therefore, no additional staff is re- quested. In addition to current faculty, adjunct faculty will be utilized. This proposal has the potential of being an excellent pro- gram which will contribute to the general knowledge of Nevada's heritage and enhance the University's existing Basque Studies program. The Phase I proposal was approved by the Board of Regents in June, 1983. The Academic Affairs Council and Vice Chancellor Fox recommended approval of the Phase II program. Mrs. Whitley moved approval of Phase II, Tutorial Ph. D. in Basque Studies, UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 23. Approval of Natural Resources and Technology Center, DRI The Desert Research Institute in collaboration with UNR's Engineering Research Development Center is in the process of concluding an agreement with the Sierra Pacific Power Com- pany to collaboratively create a Natural Resources and Tech- nology Center. The Center will serve 2 important functions. First, it will be a demonstration center for alternative energy sources, such as wind power, open to the public as an informational and educational resource in this vital area. Second, it will become a data collection and man- agement center for Nevada's resources in wind, solar, geo- thermal and water resources. It is planned to house this program in a building of some 1500 square feet to be located just to the west of the cur- rent DRI parking lot near Dandini Boulevard. The planned implementation of the construction program at no cost to the Institute or the System is as follows: A land-lease at a nominal rate for the land required will be made to a businessman who had indicated a keen interest in providing DRI with this facility. The building will be constructed using a novel energy conserving construction system developed by a Reno company. The building, itself, will be leased by Sierra Pacific for a term of between 5 and 10 years such that the lease payments over that period will allow the builder to recover his costs. At the termination of this lease period, the facility will be donated to DRI. Acting President Kocmond requested approval of this plan in principle and that the Chancellor's Office and General Counsel be delegated the authority to execute the necessary lease agreements on behalf of the System. President Crowley concurred with this proposal providing certain provisions Dean Peter Krenkel has requested be included in the agree- ment. Mr. Klaich moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 24. Approval of Appointment, DRI Acting President Warren Kocmond requested the appointment of Dr. Joseph Warburton as Acting Executive Director of Atmos- pheric Science Center. Dr. Warburton will replace Dr. Kocmond in that position. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Joseph Warburton as Acting Executive Director of Atmospheric Sci- ence Center, DRI. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 25. Approval of Easement, NNCC President Berg requested approval for Elko Cable TV to cross NNCC's property (0.40AC) on the southside of the State free- way fence (3 feet away from fence), to feed cable TV serv- ices to the College apartments. Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. 26. New Business Ms. Del Papa requested a report by January, 1984 on the format for procedures to be used for future building designs. President Crowley announced that Channel 5, a new public TV station, will be broadcasting in early October. The Board recessed until Friday, September 16, 1983, 8:30 A.M. 27. Personnel Session Mr. Karamanos moved that in accordance with NRS 241.030 the Board recess for a closed personnel session for the express purpose of discussing the competency and character of a University of Nevada System employee. Seconded by Mrs. Fong. Motion carried. The Board reconvened at 1:15 P.M. with all members present except Mr. Karamanos. 28. Report on Bonding Process The Board, at its meeting on August 5, 1983, approved the consolidation of certain bonds at UNR, UNLV and UNS. Vice Chancellor Dawson introduced Mr. Ed Evans of Blythe, East- man, Payne, Webber, Mr. Dennis G. Ciocca of E. F. Hutton, and Mr. Jon B. Armstrong of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. Mr. Evans gave a progress report on the bond issue and re- quested a possible special meeting of the Board on November 17, 1983 to approve the closing of the bond issue. 29. Discussion of Funding for Intercollegiate Athletics, UNR Chairman Mc Bride welcomed the "Students in Academics" in referring to the number of students who appeared in protest against the UNR transfer of funds to intercollegiate ath- letics. President Crowley distributed a brief explanation on the policy of transferring funds, explaining that the proposed transfer of funds is a legal expenditure, stating that the criterion was utilized to meet urgent needs where funds were not available (i. e., Marching Band, KUNR, Foreign Student Advisement and the English Composition - $137,000) and that there is a severe budget problem in Athletics which needs proper funding to cover operational expenses. Chairman Mc Bride stated that President Crowley had acted under the authorization given Presidents by the Board in distributing funds. ASUN President Bill Siegel stated the two reasons for the student protest: 1. The transfer of $175,000 from the Student Union Capital Improvement Fund account to Intercollegiate Athletics. 2. The set of priorities that exist on the Campus at this time. Mr. Siegel further stated that the money in the Student Union Capital Improvement Fund account is from a student referendum where students voted to assess $1 per credit for improvements on the Student Union. He objected to the money from this fund being used to "bail out" the Athletic Depart- ment, which overspent their budget by $132,000. He related that the whole University is suffering at this time and the students feel that academics should come first. Mr. Siegel recommended to the Board that the Athletic De- partment be loaned the amount from the Student Union Capital Improvement Fund. ASCC President Ertis North, ASTM President Linda Barrett and CSUN President Clarence Lee supported the ASUN concerns and recommendation. Mr. Klaich stated that the appropriate action for the Board to transfer these monies was reviewed by the Campus (UNR) Committee and that he supports President Crowley's decision. Ms. Del Papa stated she was impressed with the number of students concerned with academics and encouraged the stu- dents to continue, further stating that President Crowley was very student oriented and reaffirmed her support for President Crowley. Mrs. Gallagher stated she appreciated the student input, but indicated that this was a Campus problem between the Presi- dent and the students, not an issue for the Board of Re- gents. She also supported President Crowley and reaffirmed that academics is still regarded as number one. Mr. Klaich pointed out that this issue should be looked upon as the relation of athletics to the University's com- munity and stated that a 5-year plan for athletics is being developed. Mr. Siegel clarified that it was not President Crowley, but the transfer of funds with which the students were having a problem. He stated that the demonstration was an appeal to the Board of Regents. Mrs. Whitley commended President Crowley on the difficult decision regarding this transfer. The Board recessed and reconvened at 2:20 P.M. 30. Report of DRI Comprehensive Progrm Review Former President Murino presented the Program Review for DRI, which was referred to Vice Chancellor Fox for review and recommendations to be presented in the near future. Chairman Mc Bride commended President Murino on his new appointment and wished him success in the future. 31. Approval of the 1983-84 Operating Budgets Budget Director Ron Sparks presented the UNS Operating Budget for 1983-84 for final approval. The Board had ap- proved the legislative operating budget appropriations in June, 1983 with the understanding that the detailed budget would be considered at this time. Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the 1983-84 Operating Budg- ets. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 32. Approval of Estimative Budgets, TMCC President Eardley requested approval of the following esti- mative budgets for 1983-94: Printing-Duplicating Sales, TMCC 1982-83 1983-84 Estimated Estimated Income Budget Opening Cash Balance and Revenue Opening Cash Balance $ 8,251 $ 40,402 Recharge Credits 80,833 66,598 Total Revenue $ 89,084 $107,000 Expenditures and Fund Balance Classified Salaries $ $ 18,415 Fringe Benefits 2,887 Operating 48,682 49,818 Ending Fund Balance 40,402 35,880 Total Expenditures $ 89,084 $107,000 Speech Pathology Clinic, UNR Opening Cash Balance and Revenue Opening Cash Balance $ 10,209 $ 13,000 Clinic Fees 35,000 15,000 Total Revenue $ 45,209 $ 28,000 Expenditures and Fund Balance Professional Salaries $ 17,956 $ 11,224 Fringe Benefits 3,276 1,609 Wages 642 1,000 Fringe Benefits 5 80 Operating 10,330 10,000 Out-of-State Travel 2,000 Ending Fund Balance 13,000 2,087 Total Expenditures $ 45,209 $ 28,000 Endowment Account for the Historic Preservation Program, UNR Opening Cash Balance and Revenue Opening Cash Balance $ 18,657 $ 20,000 Endowment Income 55,535 55,000 Total Revenue $ 74,192 $ 75,000 Expenditures and Fund Balance Professional Salaries $ 35,039 $ 36,539* Fringe Benefits 4,125 4,125 Classified Salaries 6,510 6,510 Fringe Benefits 1,341 1,845 Wages 800 1,500 Operating 3,000 5,500 Out-of-State Travel 500 2,000 Ending Fund Balance 22,877 15,496 Total Expenditures $ 74,192 $ 73,515@ *Includes a one semester letter of appointment for Fall, 1983 @Out of balance Mrs. Fong moved approval of the estimative budgets at TMCC and UNR. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. 33. Approval of Addition to Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 15 At the direction of the Board at its February 18, 1983 meet- ing, approval was requested of the following addition to the Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3: Section 15. Payment of Litigation 1. Liabilities, settlement amounts, costs or fees re- sulting from any lawsuit brought against or arising out of any occurrence primarily involving the poli- cies and actions of a member institution of the Uni- versity of Nevada System shall be paid by the member institution involved. Liabilities, settlement a- mounts, costs or fees resulting from any lawsuit arising from the policies and administration of the System as a whole shall be paid by the Board of Re- gents. 2. The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, upon consultation with the UNS General Counsel and the President of the member institution involved, shall make the determination as to whether a lawsuit arose out of any occurrence primarily involving the policies and actions of member institutions of the University of Nevada System or arose from the poli- cies and administration of the System as a whole. Should the President of a member institution be dis- satisfied with the Vice Chancellor's decision, the issue may be appealed to an ad hoc committee of 3 members of the Board of Regents, to be appointed by the Chairman. The decision of the ad hoc committee concerning the issue shall be final. Ms. Del Papa suggested trying the above policy on an interim basis. President Crowley spoke against the policy, stating the Campuses have no way of budget planning for litigation. In the past, these expenses were covered by the Board of Re- gents Special Projects Fund. President Berg agreed that the money does not exist in the Campus budgets for these items. UNR Faculty Senate Chair Bill Cathey opposed the proposed policy on the basis of the possibility of not always having proper documentation because of those in charge not under- standing the necessity of due process. However, he did commend the seminar General Counsel had held for faculty and Department Chairs and encouraged these to continue on all Campuses. UNLV Faculty Senate Chair Allen Mori opposed the proposed policy, fearing that it would dilute the evaluation process. President Goodall reminded the Board of an alternative pro- posal he had presented which deals with sharing costs be- tween the Campus and the Board. Mrs. Sheerin stated that she felt that if the Campuses were required to share the cost, they would be more responsive to better judgement in hiring practices. Chairman Mc Bride appointed Mrs. Sheerin and Ms. Del Papa as an ad hoc committee to work with the Council of Presi- dents to draft a risk sharing proposal and present to the Board for consideration. 34. Report on CCCC Presidential Search Mrs. Whitley, Chair, Regent ad hoc Presidential Search Committee for CCCC, commended the Regent and the Institu- tional Advisory Committee members for their efforts and involvement in the search procedure. Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the recommendation of Dr. Paul Meacham as President of CCCC with the same salary, terms and conditions held by other UNS Community College Presidents. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Karamanos had asked that his recommendation and support of Dr. Meacham be included. Chairman Mc Bride stated his appreciation and thanks to Acting President Dr. Dale Johnston, Dr. Herman Westfall and Ms. Pat Fellman, Secretary, for their assistance to the Committee. 35. Establishment of Revolving Bank Accounts Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency item. Mrs. Gallagher moved to accept the emergency item. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion carried. The decentralization of the UNS Controller's Office opera- tions is scheduled to occur October 1, 1983, and it is necessary that new accounts payable revolving bank accounts be established for each of the institutions involved as follows and that persons listed below be assigned signature authority on the individual accounts: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO Ashok Dhingra, UNR Controller TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Paula Ringkob Marvin Wycoff NORTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE William Berg Betty Richardson WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Anthony Calabro Melba Oliver DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE Anne Audrain Barbara Craig UNS Controller Janet Mac Donald will prepare written poli- cies and procedures with respect to these bank accounts prior to the time they are actually in use. She requested approval to change the signature authority on the UNS Board of Regents accounts at Nevada National Bank which are neces- sary due to the creation of the institutional account of- fices. Bank Accounts Signature Authority UNS General Account Add: Stephen Salaber #091788096 Deputy UNS Controller Payroll Account Remove: Art Roberto #091788107 Acting Controller Mrs. Fong moved approval. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. President Crowley announced that Mr. Tom Judy has been appointed UNR Controller. Dr. John Unrue, newly appointed Acting Academic Vice President at UNLV, was introduced. 36. Report on Job Corps, UNR Continuing Education Dr. Richard Dankworth, Vice President of Public Affairs, presented a report on the Job Corp program housed at the Stead Campus. See Ref. O, filed in the Chancellor's Office. 37. Chancellor's Report Dr. Bersi announced update reports will be given at succeed- ing Regents meetings on the Management Information System (MIS). Mr. Klaich, who is acting as the Regents' liaison with the MIS program, announced the formation of a Systemwide com- mittee to define the requirements for the System, which will then be translated into the necessary software to be purchased in accordance with the Burroughs Corporation contract. Once this has been accomplished, hardware to run the System will then be determined. Because it is im- portant that the users of the MIS have input into the defi- nition of software, each Campus is implementing its own committee in order that the MIS will be tailored for its unique needs. A second committee that deals with the academic uses has also been established and is in the process of defining those needs. In answer to a question from Mrs. Fong concerning whether the System was deviating from the Burroughs contract, Mr. Klaich assured her that we were not, and that representa- tives from the Burroughs Corporation were working with the committees in developing software. Further, he stated that the major philosophy of the contracts executed by the University -- to engage in partnership software development with MSG, which will develop software to run on Burroughs hardware -- there is no deviation from those contracts. Mr. Klaich also stated that the configuration of the soft- ware may well be different from the original concept be- cause of needs and updated software, but there is continued ongoing planning and communication among all parties con- cerned. Mr. Klasic assured the Board that the current contract has a configuration codicil which allows for adequate control by the UNS as we develop the project. 38. Chairman's Report A. Chairman Mc Bride requested the following from Presi- dent Goodall: 1. The proposed percentage of opening night of the Thomas and Mack Events Center, minus costs. 2. The number of seats allocated for the Foundation to sell, and the number of new donors to that source and those from private scholarships. B. He informed the Board that the Engineering Report will be presented at the December meeting, with proposals from the Universities and Community Colleges being sub- mitted to the Chancellor's Office for compilation and presentation to the Board. C. Chairman Mc Bride announced the following Regent Committees: MIS Committee - Dan Klaich, Mark Dawson, Lloyd Case Joint Committee on Education - Jo Ann Sheerin, Joan Kenney, June Whitley (Mrs. Whitley also serves on the Governor's Committee), Warren Fox Liaison with Faculty Senates (Senate Bylaws) - Dan Klaich, Joan Kenney, Dorothy Gallagher, Chris Karamanos, Don Klasic 39. New Business Mrs. Sheerin requested further information on the UNLV Athletic Budgets and reminded President Goodall that any additional monies generated in excess of the approved budget amounts could not be spent, but must be used only towards the elimination of the deficit. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M. Mary Lou Moser Secretary of the Board 09-15-1983