September 16-17, 1977
09-16-1977
Pages 65-88
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
September 16, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher Educa-
tion building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler
President Max Milam
Executive Vice President William Berg
Executive Vice President Russell Bloyer
Executive Vice President Jack Davis
Vice President Mark Dawson
Counsel Larry Lessly
Secretary Bonnie Smotony
Mrs. Joanne Dain, WNCC/North Faculty Senate
Mr. Stan Aiazzi, NNCC Faculty Senate
Mr. George Eversull, CCCC Faculty Senate
Mrs. Joan Chambers, UNR Faculty Senate
Dr. Clarence Ray, UNLV Senate
Dr. Thomas Hoffer, DRI Faculty Senate
Ms. Barbara Summers, Unit Faculty Senate
Mr. Scott Lorenz, CSUN
Mr. John Mc Caskill, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:50 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 22, 1977 and the
Special Meeting of September 2, 1977 were submitted for ap-
proval with the following correction to the minutes of the
September 2 meeting:
Item 5 - Appointment of Acting Chancellor - Seconder of
nomination of Mr. Russell Mc Donald should have
been Dr. Lombardi instead of Mrs. Fong.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the minutes as correct. Motion
seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Divi-
sion Presidents and College Executive Vice Presidents was
recommended (report identified as Ref. 2 and filed with
permanent minutes).
In addition to the gifts contained in Ref. 2, President
Milam reported the offer of a gift of $1 million by Mr.
Howard of Las Vegas to the School of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Anderson reported that subsequent to the offer of $1
million, Mr. Howard had also offered to provide furnished
apartments in Las Vegas for up to eight students at a time
while they were doing their clinical rotations in Las Vegas
hospitals during their third and fourth years, and an addi-
tional apartment for the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
assigned to supervise the program.
Miss Mason moved acceptance of the gifts with a special
letter of appreciation to Mr. Howard. Motion seconded by
Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
3. Resolution of Appreciation
Chairman Buchanan requested adoption by the Board of the
following resolution of appreciation to Dr. Neil Humphrey:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-5
WHEREAS, Dr. Neil D. Humphrey has, since his first appoint-
ment to the University of Nevada in April, 1961, as Business
Manager, continuing through his service from 1964 to 1967 as
Vice President-Finance, his designation as Acting President
of the University in 1967, and finally to his appointment in
April, 1968, as the first Chancellor of the newly organized
University of Nevada System, dedicated himself to the growth
and development of this educational system for the benefit
of the citizens of the State of Nevada; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Humphrey has continued to serve with distinc-
tion as Chancellor of the University of Nevada System, pro-
viding increased opportunity for access to higher education
to all students of all ages and in all communities of the
State; and
WHEREAS, the substantial progress of the University of
Nevada System under his leadership is a matter of public
record and well known throughout the State and within the
University community; and
WHEREAS, his reputation in the field of education has been
a source of great pride to the people of the State and es-
pecially to members of the University community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Humphrey has now resigned as Chancellor of the
University of Nevada System to accept the Presidency of the
University of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents wishes to express its sincere
appreciation for his effective and dedicated service to the
University and for his contributions to higher education in
the State of Nevada;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada System, on behalf of its individual
members, the Administration, the faculties, the staff and
the students, hereby expresses to Dr. Neil D. Humphrey its
deep regret upon the occasion of his resignation as Chancel-
lor and Chief Executive Officer of the University;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Board of
Regents extend to Dr. Humphrey their sincere congratulations
on his new appointment and best wishes in his new endeavor.
Given this 16th day of September, 1977.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Chairman Buchanan also presented a plaque to Chancellor
Humphrey from the Board of Regents in appreciation of his
more than sixteen years of service to the University.
Ms. Joan Chambers, UNR Faculty Senate Chairperson, read the
following resolution adopted by the UNR Faculty Senate on
September 8, 1977:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Neil Humphrey has served the University of
Nevada System with dedication since 1961; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Humphrey has served with distinction as the
first Chancellor of the University of Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Humphrey has contributed substantially to the
growth, development and progress of the University of Nevada
System;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of the
University of Nevada, Reno wishes to commend Dr. Humphrey
for his dedicated service;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the UNR Fac-
ulty Senate on behalf of the entire UNR faculty extend to
Dr. Humphrey their congratulations on his appointment to
the Presidency of the University of Alaska and their sincere
best wishes for similar success in his new position.
Given this 8th day of September, 1977.
4. Designation of Acting Secretary to the Board
Counsel Lessly noted that the Board of Regents Bylaws pro-
vide that the Secretary to the Board shall "certify as to
the authority of all Administrative or Executive Officers
of the University when necessary...". In addition, he
noted, it is frequently necessary for the Secretary to the
Board to provide certification of Board records in support
of various legal documents. In order that such certifica-
tions may be processed when required, Mr. Lessly proposed
that alternate signature authority be provided by designat-
ing Ms. Barbara Summers to function as Acting Secretary
in the event of absence from the office of Mrs. Smotony.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
5. Designation of Special Counsel
President Baepler reported that as a result of the decision
of NCAA concerning the UNLV Basketball Program, he had, on
September 8, suspended Mr. Jerry Tarkanian as Basketball
Coach. Mr. Tarkanian had then filed suit and had been
granted a temporary restraining order. A hearing had been
set for Monday, September 19, and because of a decision by
the Attorney General to not allow anyone on his staff, in-
cluding University Counsels Lessly and Seidman, to represent
the University due to his concern that such representation
would involve his office in a conflict of interest, the
University was left without immediate legal counsel. Dr.
Baepler explained that several of the attorneys on the
Attorney General's staff had participated in an investiga-
tion that had concluded that Mr. Tarkanian was not guilty
of the charges filed by NCAA, and would be expected to be
subpoenaed by Mr. Tarkanian's counsel to so testify. Dr.
Baepler requested authority of the Board to appoint special
counsel to represent the University in this matter and
recommended that Mr. Thomas G. Bell be so designated, with
funds for his retention to be provided from UNLV accounts.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
6. Physical Master Plans, UNR and UNLV
Mr. Harry Wood, University Architect, reported that the
State Public Works Board had entered into an agreement with
the firm of John Carl Warnecke and Associates to prepare
physical master plans for both UNR and UNLV. Mr. Wood noted
that since physical plans for University facilities are gen-
erally a 3-dimensional expression of the educational philos-
ophies, programs and activities of the Institution, these
plans must reflect those objectives not only in terms of the
present but also the long-range future.
In order that the planning consultant can proceed with as-
surance that the basic policies established by the Regents
are expressed in physical terms, the planning committees at
UNLV and UNR were asked to prepare a list of definitive
statements concerned with this matter. Those statements
were included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 35 and
filed with permanent minutes).
Presidents Baepler and Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval of the policy statements and planning as-
sumptions as presented with the understanding that the
graphic material expressing these policies and assumptions
will be presented to the Regents for further review and ap-
proval prior to the presentation of the final master plans
for adoption.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the policy statements and
planning assumptions as presented. Motion seconded by
Mr. Ross, carried without dissent.
7. Student Radio Station, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that in April, 1976, the Board of
Regents approved a joint UNLV-CCCC student government-spon-
sored radio station. Since that time, CCCC has withdrawn
from this joint venture. In order that the CSUN can proceed
with an application to FCC for a license, approval by the
approval by the Board of a radio station to be sponsored
solely by CSUN is requested. President Baepler and Chancel-
lor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
8. Request for Interfund Loan
President Baepler requested approval of an interfund loan
of $10,000 from the Capital Improvement Fee Fund to help
fund the inventory in Central Stores. Repayment of the loan
will be made by June 30, 1978. Dr. Baepler recalled that
previous loans of $30,000 and $20,000 have been made for
this purpose and have been repaid. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
9. Revision of Estimative Budgets and Approval of Fund
Transfers, UNLV
A. President Baepler requested approval of the following
revisions of estimative budgets:
(1) Audio Visual Sales - Revision is requested to re-
flect actual opening cash balance resulting from
revenue received from the sale of surplus equip-
ment after the Estimative Budget was approved.
Increase in expenditures is for purchase of audio-
visual equipment.
Present Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 2,000 $12,335 $14,335
Sales and Service 18,000 18,000
Total $20,000 $12,335 $32,335
Expenditures
Wages Compensation $ 5,500 $ $ 5,500
Operating 12,500 10,000 22,500
Ending Fund Balance 2,000 2,335 4,335
Total $20,000 $12,335 $32,335
(2) Radio System - Revision is requested to reflect
actual opening cash balance due to a request by the
University Policy and Physical Plant for upgrading
of the radio system with funds provided for pur-
chase of a two-way radio pager system.
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 100 $14,707 $14,807
Sales and Service 5,500 5,500
Total $ 5,600 $14,707 $20,307
Expenditures
Operating $ 3,000 $ 5,000 $ 8,000
Ending Fund Balance 2,600 9,707 12,307
Total $ 5,600 $14,707 $20,307
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
B. President Baepler requested approval of the following
fund transfers from Contingency Reserve, State
Appropriated Funds:
#78-006 $5,163 to Special Education, Operating, and
5,000 to Wages to provide supplemental funds
to these accounts.
#78-010 $22,000 to Insurance to provide for unan-
ticipated increases in liability insurance
premiums.
#78-011 $8,000 to Property Insurance to provide for
unanticipated increases in premiums for
property insurance.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
10. Remodel of Tonopah Hall
Mr. Wood reported that final drawings and specifications
for the remodel of Tonopah Hall had been completed by the
firm of Welles, Tate and Kennedy of Las Vegas.
Scope of work includes:
a) New carpet in certain dormitory rooms, lobby and study
rooms.
b) Carpet repairs in certain dormitory rooms and corridors.
c) New treads, landings and paint in Stair No. 2.
d) Plastic laminate wall panels and new base in lobbies.
e) Repair and replacement in dormitory bathrooms, including
showers, fittings, etc.
Cost of construction is estimated at $80,000 with additional
carpet replacement to be bid as an additive alternate within
available funds. President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval of the final documents in order that
the Public Works Board may proceed with the bidding of the
project.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
11. Report Concerning University Research on Laetrile
President Baepler reported concerning what he described as
a very limited research program being conducted by Dr.
Leonard Storm on the drug, Laetrile.
12. Withdrawal of Leave of Absence
President Baepler recalled that Dr. Bert Babero, Professor
of Zoology, was previously granted a leave of absence with-
out pay for the Spring semester 1977-78. He reported that
Dr. Babero's plans have now changed and he has requested
that his leave of absence be withdrawn. Dr. Baepler noted
that Dr. Babero's position was budgeted at full salary for
the entire academic year and withdrawal of this leave can
be accommodated.
13. Proposed Sale of Property, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that UNLV had acquired from the
Mary Alice de Vos estate a 28.125% interest in a 93 x 125
foot vacant lot located at the southwest corner of Oak Creek
Boulevard and Highway 89A, in West Sedona, Arizona. BYU
holds 71.875% interest in this C-2 property. At its meeting
May 13, 1977 the Board concurred in the listing of the prop-
erty for sale at $33,400 with a 10% commission.
Dr. Baepler reported that a cash offer of $32,500 has been
received, subject to a 10% commission. UNLV's share of the
net sales proceeds will be $8,226. BYU has indicated its
willingness to accept the offer and President Baepler
requested approval by the Board.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that the
sale of the property requires approval of the Governor.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 11, Report Concerning University
Research on Laetrile
Mr. Karamanos expressed some concern about the apparent
involvement of a medical doctor in North Las Vegas in the
research on Laetrile being conducted by Dr. Storm. Mr.
Karamanos stated that his concern stems from the newspaper
advertisements by the doctor which are appearing in the
Las Vegas newspapers. Dr. Anderson agreed with Mr Kara-
manos' concern, stating that in his opinion this doctor
should not be involved in any way with the research project
and should certainly not be allowed to mention the Univer-
sity in his ads. He strongly recommended that this partic-
ular research project be limited to University personnel
only.
Dr. Anderson moved that the University's research project
on Laetrile be limited to University personnel only. Motion
seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
14. Hughes Estate Litigation
Chairman Buchanan reported that the University of Nevada
System has been requested by Counsel for the University of
California to give consideration to contributing $10,000 to
the financial cost to be incurred by the proponents of the
Hughes will trial in Las Vegas. He noted that the Univer-
sity is named to receive a portion of the estate in the
will in question.
Mr. Lessly recommended that inasmuch as the Board has pre-
viously decided not to participate in litigation involving
the Hughes will, no action be taken to participate finan-
cially in this matter.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred, recalling that the Board had
previously allocated funds to assist in the hiring of hand-
writing experts to examine the will. Those experts had
stated that in their opinion the handwriting was not that of
Mr. Hughes. Dr. Humphrey pointed out that the matter will
be litigated and its outcome will not be influenced by the
University's participation or lack of participation. Dr.
Humphrey also noted that the University has benefited tre-
mendously over the years from bequests and gifts from indi-
viduals and organizations and he urged that the University
do nothing to damage its image.
President Baepler agreed and urged that in the interests of
future relationships with prospective donors the University
not enter into the case in a financial way.
Mr. Ross moved that the University take no action to partic-
ipate financially in the litigation in the Hughes estate.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
15. Proposed Lease by Clark County Community College
Executive Vice President Bloyer requested approval to lease
four rooms located in St. Peter's Center in Henderson, to
be used by CCCC for classroom space. The lease will be for
one year, ending June 30, 1978, at the rate of $150 per
month with annual renewal possible. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
16. Approval of Fund Transfers
A. WNCC/South - Executive Vice President Davis requested
approval of the following fund transfers from the
Contingency Reserve:
#500 $8,000 to Janitorial Services, Classified Sala-
ries, to fund a janitorial position at the Fallon
Center. An offsetting transfer has been made
from Rural Factor, Operating.
#501 $77,960 to Rural Instruction, Part-Time Profes-
sional Salaries, to provide additional 11.81 FTE
for this area. Offsetting transfers have been
made from Occupational Developmental and Univer-
sity Parallel Professional Salaries.
#502 $3,900 to Rural Instruction, Fringe Benefits, to
support the salary transfer in #501.
#503 $39,184 to Rural Instruction, Operating, for the
following:
$15,800 for LPN and business equipment;
19,567 for furniture for the Oats Park School;
2,400 for postage and office supplies; and
1,417 for in-state travel.
Offsetting transfers have been made from Occupa-
tional Operating and Library, Operating.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
B. NNCC - Executive Vice President Berg requested approval
of the following fund transfers from the Contingency and
Unrealized Income Reserve:
#521 & 522 $16,730 to Cooperative Education,
Professional Salaries, to fund a position
previously funded by a Federal grant.
# 523 $1,922 to Cooperative Education, Fringe
Benefits, to support the above salary
transfer.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
17. Substitution of Equipment Expenditure, NNCC
Executive Vice President Berg recalled that AB 95, passed by
the 1977 Legislature, appropriated $20,000 to NNCC for spe-
cial equipment purchases. Included in that amount was a re-
quest for purchase of electronics equipment for $10,600.
Dr. Berg reported that program changes have occurred which
make purchase of this equipment no longer desirable and re-
quested authority to expend that portion of the funds for
the following grounds maintenance equipment:
One GM pickup truck $5,500
John Deere lawn mowing & snow removing tractor 3,200
Hand tools 1,000
$9,700
The remaining $900 of the $10,600 available for electronics
equipment would be available for expenditure within the
intent of the appropriation. Chancellor Humphrey recommend-
ed approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
18. Approval of Post Retirement Appointment, CCCC
Executive Vice President Bloyer recommended the appointment
of James F. Stacy as Welding Instructor at CCCC for 1977-78.
He noted that Mr. Stacy has approximately 48 years experi-
ence in the welding field. He is 66 years of age, thus
requiring approval of a post retirement appointment.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Reorganization of DRI
Vice President Dawson presented the following proposal from
President Smith for further reorganization of DRI:
(1) Divide the present Energy and Atmospheric Environment
Center to form the Atmospheric Sciences Center located
at Stead, and the Energy Systems Center, located in
Boulder City.
(2) Reform and relocate the applied Biology and Physiology
Center (since the Applied Physiology Laboratory has
been transferred to UNLV) and designate the former
Center as the Bioresources Center and reconstitute it
with headquarters in Reno.
(3) Change the name of the Human Systems Center to the
Social Sciences Center.
The modified organization of the Institute would then be as
follows:
The Atmospheric Sciences Center, Mr. Warren Kocmond,
Acting Executive Director
The Energy Systems Center, Mr. Jerry Bradley, Acting
Executive Director
The Water Resources Center, Dr. Gilbert Cochran, Acting
Executive Director
The Social Sciences Center, Dr. Don Fowler, Executive
Director
The Bioresources Center, Dr. David L. Koch, Acting Exe-
cutive Director (replacing Dr. Tom O'Farrell, cur-
rently Acting Executive Director of Applied Ecology
and Physiology Center).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
20. Proposed Sale of DRI Property on Maryland Parkway
Vice President Dawson recalled that in 1970, the Board of
Regents accepted a parcel of land and a building on Maryland
Parkway across from UNLV as a gift from Sulo and Eileen Maki
for use by DRI. The building is presently being used for
office space for the Institute.
Mr. Dawson requested authority to have the property ap-
praised for possible future sale. Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended that authority to proceed be granted, noting that
acceptance of an offer to purchase would be subject to ap-
proval by the Board of Regents and concurrence by the Gover-
nor. President Baepler suggested that UNLV would perhaps
be interested in acquiring the property to hold for future
investment.
Mr. Ross moved that an appraisal be obtained and a report be
returned to the Board. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, who
suggested that Mr. Jerry Bruner be retained to do the ap-
praisal, carried with Mr. John Buchanan opposing.
21. Naming of Research Area
Vice President Dawson presented a recommendation from Pres-
ident Smith that the site of the new Desert Research Insti-
tute building in North Reno be designated as the "Allesandro
Dandini Research Park" in recognition of Dr. Dandini's
efforts in assisting the DRI and the Board of Regents in
acquiring the land, his many years of service to the Univer-
sity and the DRI, and in continuing interest and involvement
in the Institute. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee, and reconvened at 1:45 P.M.
22. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee meetings
of July 21-22 and September 2 were submitted for approval.
In addition, Mr. John Buchanan reported the following rec-
ommendations from the Investment Advisory Committee meeting
just concluded during the lunch recess:
(1) Approval of substitute investments for the Mac Millan
Estate funds as proposed by FNB and included with the
Investment Advisory Committee agenda.
(2) Approval of the FNB recommendations for sale of approx-
imately $1.4 million in bonds and purchase of approxi-
mately the same amount in stocks, as detailed in the
Investment Advisory Committee agenda, with the provi-
sion of a ten percent leeway upward or downward from
the September 16 market price.
(3) Approval of the Valley Bank recommendations as submit-
ted to the Investment Advisory Committee for sales and
purchases, with the same ten percent leeway as provided
to FNB.
Mr. Buchanan reported that two items contained on the
Investment Advisory Committee agenda had been tabled until
the next meeting. Those items concerned the third draft of
the Statement of Investment Goals, Objectives and Policies,
and discussion of a possible consulting assignment to review
the UNS endowment fund.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval of the minutes of the Invest-
ment Advisory Committee meetings of July 21-22 and Septem-
ber 2, and the oral report of actions taken on September 16.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
President Milam asked for consideration of the following two
emergency items:
23. Request for Leave of Absence Without Pay
President Milam recommended that Carole Olsen, Graphic
Artist in Audio Visual Services, be granted leave of ab-
sence without pay for the period September 19 through
October 14, 1977.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested that the Board's policy on leave of
absence without pay be reviewed with consideration given to
delegating to the President the authority to grant such
leaves for periods of less than one year. It was agreed
that an amendment to the policy would be developed and sub-
mitted for Board consideration at a subsequent meeting.
24. Appointment at Salary in Excess of Salary Schedule
President Milam requested authority to offer an appointment
to William Wood, M. D., as Associate Professor in Family
Practice, School of Medical Sciences, effective September 1,
1977, at a salary of $44,000 per year.
Dr. Anderson moved approval, and further moved that during
the period of conversion of the Medical School to a four-
year program (understood to extend until June 30, 1979),
authorization be delegated to the President, after consul-
tation with the Dean of the Medical School, to make appoint-
ments of medical doctors to the Medical School at salaries
in excess of the salary schedule where necessary without
prior Board approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason, car-
ried without dissent.
25. Proposed Gift of Land in Pahrump Valley
President Milam reported an offer from Preferred Equities
Corporation of Las Vegas of a gift to the College of Agri-
culture of approximately 15.22 acres located in the Calvada
Valley Subdivision of Pahrump for the purpose of relocating
the Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment
Station programs now located on leased land in Pahrump
Valley. Details of the offer were included in corres-
pondence submitted by Dean Bohmont (identified as Ref. 21
and filed with permanent minutes). President Milam recom-
mended acceptance of the offer for the purpose specified.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried with Mr. John Buchanan and Mrs. Fong opposing, and
with Dr. Anderson abstaining.
26. Lambertucci Mining Claims
President Milam reported that the following bids were re-
ceived August 30, 1977 for leasing of the Lambertucci Mining
Claims in Tonopah, with the following bids received:
(1) Norman E. Ebbley and John Schumacker of Grand Junction,
Colorado, bid $7,200 for the first year's lease and
$600 per month thereafter. A cashier's check in the
amount of $1,000 accompanied the bid.
(2) Intermountain Exploration Co. of Boulder City, Nevada,
offered no bid for the first year and $100 per month
thereafter. The bid was not accompanied by the requir-
ed deposit.
President Milam recommended the bid of Ebbley and Schumacker
be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred, noting that the
lease also requires concurrence by the Governor.
Mr. Ross moved approval, subject to royalties being provided
in the lease. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried
without dissent.
27. Student Health Services, UNR
President Milam noted that students who are registered for
less than seven credits are not eligible to utilize the
Health Services at UNR. Such service is provided full-time
students from distribution of the consolidated per-credit
fee. Dr. Milam noted that in the past, graduate students
registered for less than seven credits and postdoctoral
fellows have been granted service for a fee of $20 per
semester. He requested that this practice be continued
for these two catagories. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
28. Medical School Host Expenses
President Milam reported that on July 1, 1977, when the UNR
School of Medical Sciences host fund was established with an
allocation from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund,
there were $869.88 of unpaid expenses from 1976-77. He re-
quested permission to pay these expenses incurred during the
previous fiscal year from unrestricted gift funds available
to the Medical School. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
29. Expenditure from Corporate Trust Accounts, UNR
President Milam recommended that trust accounts are estab-
lished for projects financed by housing revenue bonds.
Bond covenants require annual deposits to these accounts,
and withdrawals may be made only for the purposes specified
in the covenants and with approval of the Board of Regents.
President Milam requested approval of the following with-
drawals from Corporate Trusts 30 and 36, which are admin-
istered by the First National Bank:
Equipment Building
Reserve Reserve Total
Corporate Trust 30
Student Housing $3,281.96 $ 6,332.00 $ 9,613.96
Dinning Commons 635.48 3,578.00 4,213.48
Total Corp Trust 30 $3,917.44 $ 9,910.00 $13,827.44
Corporate Trust 36
Student Housing $2,453.25 $17,704.28 $20,157.53
Total, both projects $6,370.69 $27,614.28 $33,984.97
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
30. Stead Residence Hall Rates
President Milam recommended the following rate increases be
approved for Stead Residence Halls, effective for the Fall
semester, 1977:
Per Day Rates Present Proposed
Single occupancy without maid service $4.00 $4.50
Single occupancy with maid service 5.25 5.75
Double occupancy without maid service 3.00 3.50
Double occupancy with maid service 4.25 4.75
Rooms using sleeping bag 2.00 2.50
Per Week Rates
Single occupancy without maid service $18.75 $25.00
Double occupancy without maid service None est 16.75
Daily without maid service 3.00 3.50
Damage and key deposit of $30 for all student weekly and
monthly occupancy will remain.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
31. Ownership of Stead Facility
President Milam requested that the Board clarify the owner-
ship of the Stead Facility by declaring it to be an asset of
the University of Nevada, Reno. He noted that other Divi-
sions of the University see the satisfaction of the terms of
the University's agreement with GSA as a responsibility of
UNR and that the records indicate that this has been the
case since the acquisition of the Facility.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that title to the Stead
Facility remain with the Board of Regents and that the Board
declare its intention that this asset will be held for the
benefit of UNR rather than any other Division of the
University.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
32. Improvements to Sadlier Way
President Milam recalled that several meetings ago, the
Board was informed concerning AB 252, which had appropriated
$255,300 from the State General Fund to the Board of Regents
for the purpose of paying the University's share in the cost
of improvements to Sadlier Way, Valley Road and Wells Avenue
in Reno. Subsequent to the enactment of that legislation,
it was discovered that the University and the State had en-
tered into an agreement with Washoe County and the City of
Reno in 1941, wherein it was agreed that "in the event that
curbs, gutters, or sidewalks should hereafter be constructed
along said street or in the event said street should here-
after be paved that second parties (University and State)
not be assessed the cost of the same nor shall second par-
ties be liable or responsible for the cost or expense
thereof."
Dr. Milam reported that it has now been determined that
paving has already been accomplished once in the past
(subsequent to the 1941 agreement) on Sadlier Way, and that
portion of the agreement has thus been satisfied. Construc-
tion of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks is still subject to
the agreement.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board authorize
payment from the 1977 appropriation for the paving only on
Sadlier Way, with the cost for any curbs, gutters and side-
walks to be assumed by the City of Reno. Any unencumbered
balance of the appropriation bill will revert to the State
General Fund after June 30, 1979. It is understood that
this proposal is acceptable to the City of Reno.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
33. Request for Right of Way
President Milam reported that Sierra Pacific Power Company
has requested a 10' wide right-of-way to provide power serv-
ice to the Renewable Natural Resources building addition
being constructed on Valley Road. Chancellor Humphrey rec-
ommended approval, subject to review and approval of the
grant documents by Counsel.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
34. Medical School Advisory Board
President Milam recommended appointment of Mrs. Janice D.
Goodhue of Carson City to the UNR School of Medical Sciences
Advisory Board. Other members of the Board are:
Mr. Milton Bacon, Gardnerville
Mrs. Eyer Boies, Wells
Mr. C. D. Brown, Las Vegas
Mr. Jordan Crouch, Reno
Mr. Benedict J. Dasher, Reno
Robert D. Dunn, M. D., Gardnerville
Mr. Proctor Hug, Jr., Reno
Theodore Jacobs, M. D., Las Vegas
Mr. Frank H. Johnson, Las Vegas
Mr. H. Edward Manville, Jr., Reno
Mr. Edwin Semenza, Reno
Mr. Wallie Warren, Reno
Dr. Juanita White, Boulder City
Fred M. Anderson, M. D. (Regent)
Mr. Ross moved approval of the addition of Mrs. Goodhue to
the Board. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without
dissent.
35. Approval of Post Retirement Appointment, UNR
President Milam recommended the appointment of Roy E.
Anderson as a Pharmacist with the Student Health Service
at 0.15 FTE for an annual salary of $3,020 (step 17 of
range 1). Mr. Anderson is 73 years old. He has been em-
ployed on a letter of appointment for the past several
years in order to satisfy requirements of the State Board
of Pharmacy concerning the dispensing of medication by the
Student Health Services.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
36. Requests for Leave of Absence Without Pay, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following leaves
of absence without pay:
A. Michele Baldwin, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School
of Medical Sciences, for the period October 3-21, 1977,
to allow her to participate in a study tour of the
People's Republic of China.
B. Kristen Avansino, Assistant Professor of Physical
Education, for the period July 1, 1977, to June 30,
1978, for personal and professional reasons.
C. John W. Cramer, Professor of Pharmacology, School of
Medical Sciences, for the period November, 1977 through
April, 1978, to allow him to conduct a program of
research at the Johannes Gutenber-Universitat Mainz in
the Physiologisch-Chemisches Institut, Mainz, Germany.
D. Ben R. Payne, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry for
the period October 1, 1977, to June 30, 1978. Dr. Payne
wishes to take advantage of an opportunity for research
in the use of pesticides at the Research Triangle Park
in North Carolina.
E. William Eadington, Department of Economics, College of
Business Administration, from September 21, 1977, to
June 1, 1978, to accept an opportunity to teach in West
Germany. Professor Eadington is on a B contract with an
additional 10% provided for discharge of the duties of
departmental Chairman during the Summer. He will con-
tinue to handle these duties through September 20, and
will resume them in June, for which he will be compen-
sated at the rate of one-sixth of his annual salary.
F. Johnathan O. Davis, Research Associate with the Nevada
Archaeological Survey, for the period September 5-16,
1977, to participate in a research project with Southern
Methodist University as a consultant. Dr. Davis was
involved with this project before he joined the UNR
faculty and this leave will complete his teaching
obligation. He has no teaching duties.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
37. Augmentation of Out-of State Travel Funds
President Milam noted that in order to maintain the programs
and activities of the Cooperative Extension Service and the
Agricultural Experiment Station that are supported by Smith-
Lever and Hatch Federal subventions, it is necessary to bud-
get additional monies in these two appropriation areas for
out-of-state travel. He recommended that the following
adjustments be made:
Cooperative Ext. Agricultural Exp.
Service Station
Currently Budgeted
Out-of-State Travel $ 3,438 $ 2,137
Recommended Addition 12,562 19,863
$16,000 $22,000
Dr. Milam noted that the source of these additional funds
is currently appropriated Smith-Lever and Hatch Federal
Subventions.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, noting that in
order for this adjustment to be implemented, State Budget
Division approval of the Work Program is required.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
38. Retitling of Position, UNR
President Milam recommended approval of a reorganization
within UNR, under which Audio Visual Services and Inter-
collegiate Athletics will report through Dr. Richard T.
Dankworth. Dr. Dankworth will continue his present re-
ponsibilities for the Director of the UNR Summer Session,
the various programs contained within the Division of
Extended Programs and Continuing Education, and staff
assistance to the President. Dr. Milam further recommended
that Dr. Dankworth's position be retitled Vice President for
University Services, effective October 1, 1977, and that his
1977-78 salary be adjusted to $34,900.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
39. Revision of Estimative Budget
Chancellor Humphrey requested approval of the following re-
vision of the Computer Sales Account Estimative Budget to
provide funds for out-of-state travel for Computing Center
staff participating in three major group meetings: EDUCOM,
a large group of Universities meeting twice a year to re-
view the status of computing matters in member Universities;
VIM, which consists of all users of Control Data Corporation
computers, meeting four times a year; and CAUSE, a group of
administrative users representing a large group of Univer-
sities meeting twice a year. This out-of-state travel is
in addition to professional meetings which members of the
Computing Center staff attend when possible within available
state appropriated funds:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Sales and Service $165,399 $165,399
Subsidy from Other Funds 70,000 70,000
Opening Cash Balance 233,000 233,000
Total 468,399 468,399
Expenditures
Professional Compnsation $ 23,879 $ $ 23,879
Operating 217,720 4,400- 213,320
Out-of-State Travel 4,400 4,400
Ending Fund Balance 226,800 226,800
Total $468,399 -0- $468,399
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Mrs. Knudtsen suggested that this would be an appropriate
time to comment upon the excellent job being done by the
Computing Center staff and the effectiveness of Mr.
Anderson, its Director. Chancellor Humphrey agreed, noting
that the Center is well run, Mr. Anderson is an exceptional
Administrator and the staff is effective and hard working.
He also noted the assistance the Computer Center receives
from the Data Processing Policy and Planning Board.
40. Reissuing of Revenue Bond
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in 1971, UNR sold revenue
bonds in the amount of $4,250,000 to finance the construc-
tion of the Lombardi Recreation building. Mr. Sam Cohen,
of Las Vegas, purchased $5,000 of that issue from a broker.
His bond was lost around October 5, 1976. The two coupons
maturing subsequent to that date (November, 1976 and May,
1977) have not been presented for payment.
Dr. Humphrey reported that Mr. Cohen has requested the Uni-
versity to reissue this bond and has obtained an indemnity
bond in the amount of $8,500 to offset the University's
maximum potential liability of $8,450 on the missing bond
and coupons.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolution (as prepared by Dawson, Nagel, Sherman and
Howard, bond counsel of Denver, Colorado), which authorizes
the issuance of the lost bond:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-6
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF RE-
GENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF A MISSING BOND OF THAT
SERIES OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE
"UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES NOVEMBER 1, 1971", IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $4,250,000; AUTHORIZING THE REISSUANCE OF UNPAID
INTEREST COUPONS PERTAINING TO SAID MISSING BOND; PROVIDING
CERTAIN CONDITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REISSUANCE OF SAID
MISSING BOND AND COUPONS; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SUCH REISSUED BOND AND COUPONS, THE MANNER AND
TERMS OF THEIR ISSUANCE, THE MANNER OF THEIR EXECUTION, THE
METHOD OF PAYING THEM AND THE SECURITY THEREFOR, AND OTHER
DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND RATIFYING ACTION
PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TOWARD REISSUING THE MISSING BOND AND
COUPONS.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
41. Accreditation Reports
Chancellor Humphrey recalled the previous discussion con-
cerning accreditation reports involving University of Nevada
programs and submitted a summary of current reports for UNS
(identified as Ref. 38 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Humphrey noted that the final report from the Engineers'
Council for Professional Development is expected soon and
will be distributed upon its receipt.
42. Retirement Law Change Implementation
Dr. Alfred Stoess reviewed the provisions of SB 173, adopted
by the 1977 Legislature, giving professional employees who
were enrolled in TIAA/CREF prior to June 30, 1977, the right
to cancel active membership in TIAA/CREF and enroll in the
Public Employees Retirement System, or to cancel membership
in PERS and enroll in TIAA/CREF. This right must be exer-
cised between July 1 through December 31, 1977. Dr. Stoess
reported that Mr. Vernon Bennett, Executive Officer of PERS,
has requested that the Board agree to the following recom-
mendation for implementation of this provision:
(1) An individual be permitted to cancel membership in his
present retirement program and enroll in the other pro-
gram only once during the six months period provided.
(2) The effective date of change from one retirement pro-
gram to the other be established as the first day of a
month. Election forms received by the tenth of the
month will be effective the first day of the following
month. Election forms received after the tenth day of
the month shall become effective the first of the next
succeeding month.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
43. Student Body Association Presidents' Travel Fund
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board has been provid-
ing funds for the necessary air fare and per diem for the
Presidents of the various student associations to attend
Board of Regents meetings. The fund for this purpose had,
as of August 30, 1977, a balance of $160.31. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended that $5,000 be transferred to this
account from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
44. Proposed Revision of Patent Policy
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Title 4, Chapter 9, of the
Board of Regents Handbook contains the University's Patent
Policy as adopted in 1967, and revised in 1969. He reported
President Smith has requested that this policy be amended
to allow the University System to conduct research for out-
side agencies and, where a requirement of the contracting
agency, assign any resulting patentable idea to that agency.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred and recommended the following
revision to paragraph 5 of Chapter 9:
University personnel with assigned research duties in which
a patentable discovery directly related to their assigned
research duties is evolved, just assign the patent rights
to such discoveries to the University. Where Federal Law
or regulations require, these rights are the property of
the U. S. Government, or where the requirements of an
outside grantor or contractor require, these rights will be
assigned to such grantor or contractor. The University has
90 days after disclosure to the University to submit the
patentable discoveries or inventions to the Research Cor-
poration. If the University does not submit the discover-
ies or inventions to Research Corporation within 90 days,
the individual is automatically released from any obligation
to the University under this patent policy.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried with Mr. Ross abstaining.
45. Proposed Revision of Delinquent Account Policy
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Title 4, Chapter 13, of the
Board of Regents Handbook, provides as follows:
Section 2. Delinquent Accounts
A student or former student having a delinquent account
with any Division of the University of Nevada System
shall not be permitted to register, receive a transcript
of record, a diploma or certification from any Division.
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following proposed
amendment, with his concurrence:
A student or former student having a delinquent account
receivable in excess of $5, or an overdue loan of any
amount with any Division of the University of Nevada
System, shall not be permitted to register, receive a
transcript of record, a diploma or certificate from any
Division.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
46. Proposed Amendment to USUNS Constitution
John Mc Caskill, ASUN President, submitted the following
proposed amendments to the USUNS Constitution, as approved
by the Board of Regents in May, 1977, and which appears as
Chapter 33, Title 4 of the Board of Regents Handbook. Mr.
Mc Caskill reported that the proposed amendments were ap-
proved by the USUNS Delegation at a meeting July 30, 1977:
Add new Section 400.4 No delegate may file for more than
one USUNS Executive Office.
Amend Section 260.0* Four (4) meetings shall be held per
year at the following time periods:
October, March, December and July.
Add new Section 500.0 The Executive Board shall have the
emergency power, by a two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the Board, to effect
policy statements on behalf of the
USUNS. However, every reasonable
effort shall be made to contact the
USUNS delegates prior to issuance of
such a policy statement.
*Section 260.0 presently provides for two conferences
each year, one in Summer and one in Fall.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
47. Proposed Amendment to Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Statement
Ms. Delia Martinez, System Equal Opportunity Officer, re-
quested amendment of the University's policy on equal em-
ployment opportunity to bring it into compliance with Title
IX and Federal regulations regarding the handicapped. Pro-
posed amendments to Chapter 5, Title 4 of the Board of
Regents Handbook were included with the agenda (identified
as Ref. 46 and filed with permanent minutes). Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
Discussion resumed on Item 26, Lambertucci Mining Claims
President Milam reported that the lease of the Lambertucci
Mining Claims provides for royalties on a sliding scale of
3.9 to 4.1%, depending upon production.
Discussion resumed on Item 11, Report Concerning University
Research on Laetrile
President Baepler reported that Associate Counsel Seidman
had contacted the people involved with the research on
Laetrile. The doctor about whom concern was expressed
had provided a small amount of material and money but
has now stated that he will take a "hands off" approach.
Dr. Baepler stated that insofar as Dr. Storm is concerned,
there is no problem in continuing with his research under
these conditions. Dr. Baepler stated that, in his opin-
ion, there is also no problem insofar as academic freedom
at the Institution is concerned.
48. New Business
Mrs. Fong commented on the list of personnel appointments
contained in the Information Agenda and, in response to her
inquiries, President Baepler and President Milam explained
the procedures followed in recruiting for professional
positions and what steps were taken to insure that all
affirmative action regulations were met.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda
submitted. The Information Agenda containing the following
items, is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Report of Foreign Travel
(2) Report of Fund Transfers
(3) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(4) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(5) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(6) Additions and Corrections to Master List for 1977-78
(7) Report of Personnel Appointments
(8) Progress of University Projects
(9) Abstracts of MSM Press Releases
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
09-16-1977