September 21-22, 1979
09-21-1979
Pages 1-22
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
September 21, 1979
The Board of Regents met on the above date at Clark County
Community College, North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Members present: Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Robert A. Cashell
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Members absent: Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
Secretary Bonnie M. Smotony
Larry Lessly, Vice Chancellor Legal Affairs
Also present were Faculty Senate representatives: Christopher
(CCCC); Elliott (WNCC/N); Marschall (UNR); Melrose (NNCC); Moser
(Unit); Pugsley (WNCC/S); Van Vactor (UNLV); and Warburton (DRI),
and student representatives Campbell (UNLV); Ritch (UNR); and
Bennett (WNCC/S).
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 10:10 A.M.
Following the Oath of Office, administered by Judge Addelair Guy,
Chairman Cashell welcomed Mrs. June Whitley, newly appointed to
the Board of Regents to replace Miss Brenda Mason.
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda containing the following items, was sub-
mitted for approval (identified as Ref. A and filed with
permanent minutes):
(1) Approval of Minutes
(2) Report of Gifts and Grants
(3) Request for Supplement to DRI and UNLV Interview and
Recruiting Accounts
(4) Request to name a room in the Orvis School of Nursing
in memory of Nora Kawamura
(5) Promotion of Dr. A. Bhuiya to Associate Professor,
effective October 1, 1979
(6) Augmentation of the Chancellor's Special Housing
Account by $4,000
(7) Approval of UNR Fund Transfers #7, #20 and #21
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Consent Agenda as sub-
mitted. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without
dissent.
2. Bond Sale for Sports Pavilions
Chancellor Baepler reported that the University is ready
to start the necessary documentation for the sale of the $56
million bond issue for the Sports Pavilions. Because of the
revenue base for the bonds; i. e., the federal slot machine
tax rebate, the advantages of a negotiated sale rather than
a public sale have been explored. Dr. Baepler introduced
Mr. Nick Smith, President of Burrows, Smith and Co., the
University's financial consultants for revenue bond issues,
who urged all possible steps be taken now to compress the
time required to market these securities. He suggested
that a national sales effort would be required to market
the bonds, and recommended the Board select a Management
Underwriter to put together a syndicate to distribute the
securities. Mr. Smith pointed out that such an Underwriter
would then proceed to appoint his own legal counsel and
would draft the necessary statements, and noted that
Burrows, Smith and Co., as the University's financial con-
sultants, would, with its own bond counsel, work with the
Underwriter.
Chancellor Baepler recommended the Board authorize the
University to proceed with preparations for a negotiated
sale of the $56 million in revenue bonds for the Sports
Pavilions, and that the Board's Audit Committee be empower-
ed to consider and recommend to the Board the selection of
a Management Underwriter.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
3. Discussion of Community College Division Organization
Mr. Mc Bride noted that presently the three Community Col-
leges are organized as a Division of the University of
Nevada System with the University Code requiring that the
three Presidents function as a collective executive for
for those matters having Division-wide impact. He stated
that in his opinion this requirement does not work and
places unnecessary restrictions on the Presidents in pro-
viding leadership to their Campuses. Mr. Mc Bride proposed
that the Board of Regents Bylaws, the University Code, the
Board of Regents Handbook, and all other appropriate docu-
ments be amended to remove the word, "Division", as it per-
tains to the organizational entity of the System, and that
hereafter, the organization of the University of Nevada
System shall include University of Nevada, Reno; University
of Nevada, Las Vegas; Desert Research Institute; Clark
County Community College; Northern Nevada Community College;
and Western Nevada Community College as autonomous and
independent institutions, and shall also include such spe-
cial and service units as approved by the Board.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the proposal by Mr. Mc Bride,
but suggested that if this action is taken, the position of
Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges would no longer be
necessary. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross.
Dr. Lombardi objected to the proposed abolition of the posi-
tion of Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges, stating that
in his opinion the position was badly needed and dissolution
of the Division status would not eliminate that need.
Chancellor Baepler recalled that it takes two months to a-
mend the Code, and that this proposal by Regent Mc Bride
will have to be referred to the Faculty Senates for consid-
eration prior to action by the Board. Mr. Buchanan asked
that in the consideration by the Senates of the proposed
Code revision to dissolve the Division status of the Commun-
ity Colleges, the Senates also be asked to consider the
elimination of the Vice Chancellor position.
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that the consideration of elimina-
tion of the Vice Chancellor position be separated from the
motion. Mr. Buchanan declined to amend his motion.
Mr. William Christopher reported that the CCCC Faculty sup-
ported the proposal for dissolution of the Division struc-
ture and resulting autonomy for each of the Community Col-
leges. Mr. Dale Pugsley and Mrs. Betty Elliott, speaking
for WNCC/S and WNCC/N, also supported the proposal. Dr.
Mark Melrose reported that NNCC opposed the proposal and
preferred to retain the Division status for the Community
Colleges.
Motion carried without dissent.
Mr. Mc Bride requested that as a separate consideration
from the above, the Chancellor investigate the feasibility
of separating Western Nevada Community College into two
Colleges. It was agreed that the faculty, Administration
and students of Western Nevada Community College would be
asked to consider this.
4. Enrollment Reports
Chancellor Baepler reported the following enrollment figures
for the instructional divisions:
UNR 6,457 FTE 5.5% increase over 1978
UNR Medical School 180 33.3%
UNLV 5,997 7.4%
CCCC 3,117 10.0%
NNCC 325 1.9%
WNCC/S 853 7.7%
WNCC/N 1,555 8.1%
Chancellor Baepler noted that these increases in enrollment
would permit the University to accept the invitation of the
Interim Finance Committee to request supplemental funding
for the second year of the biennium.
5. Sports Pavilion Capacity, UNR
President Crowley reported that in January, 1979 the Board
approved the conceptual design for the UNR Special Events
Center as set forth in a Feasibility Study prepared by the
architectural firm of Crane/Anderson, Inc. He noted that
the design called for a single bowl oval arena configuration
with a seating capacity of 12,000, based on a market study
of the Reno-Sparks area, together with assessment of the
growth potential of the area and of UNR, and an examination
of the experiences of other Universities.
President Crowley noted that subsequent discussion indicated
a need to reevaluate the capacity question and its implica-
tions for the facility so that the Board of Regents could
have an opportunity to consider the matter again. The re-
evaluation was undertaken by the Special Events Center User/
Programming Committee, a group representing a variety of
Campus and community interests. The cost analysis in rela-
tion to the Special Events Center has not yet been completed
and figures on the cost of the basic facility and several
support areas will not be available until October or Novem-
ber; however, pending the completion of this analysis, Pres-
ident Crowley reported that the Committee has reaffirmed the
Feasibility Study's original recommendation that the UNR
Special Events Center be designed as a single bowl oval
arena configuration with a seating capacity of 12,000 mini-
mum, and special support areas for meeting rooms, facility
management and athletic offices.
President Crowley reported that he concurred in the Commit-
tee's recommendation and requested Board reaffirmation.
Mr. Ross objected, stating that the recommendation goes
further than necessary at this time, and suggested that the
configuration of the Center be left open.
Dr. Crowley pointed out that this recommendation does not
differ from the action of the Board in January, in that the
concept has already been approved, subject only to budget
considerations.
The Chair declared the matter an information item in view of
the Board's previous action to approve the concept, with
further consideration by the Board as necessary when cost
figures are available.
6. Resolution Regarding Stead Easement
President Crowley recalled that in July, 1977 the Board
approved the granting of an easement at Stead to the City
of Reno. The U. S. Department of Health, Education and
Welfare, which deeded the property to the University for
educational purposes, has now requested that the Board
adopt the following formal resolution with regard to that
easement:
RESOLUTION #79-9
WHEREAS, certain real property located in the County of
Washoe, State of Nevada, has been deeded for educational or
public health purposes by the Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare, under the provisions of Section 203 (k)(1) of
the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point at the southeasterly corner of
Echo Avenue and Mt. Babcock Street from which the
southeast corner of Section 29, T. 21 N., R. 19 E.,
M. D. B.& M., bears south 71{19'33" east, 4452.58 feet;
thence N. 83{16'28" W., 60.00 feet; thence along the
westerly right of way to Mt. Babcock Street, S.
7{00'47"W., 181.56 feet to the point of beginning of
this description of a 15 foot sewer easement, 7.5 feet
on each side of the following described center line;
thence N. 83{16'28" W., 605.10 feet to the easterly
right of way of Mt. Bismark Street and the end of this
description.
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
needs and is utilizing said property for educational pur-
poses in accordance with the requirements of said Act and
the rules and regulations promulgated there under of which
this Board is fully informed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada shall make application to the
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare for an easement
for the City of Reno, 15' wide and 605.1' in length, near
southeast corner of Echo Avenue and Mt. Babcock Street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the
University has legal authority and that Donald H. Baepler,
Chancellor of the University of Nevada, be and is hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the Board of Regents of the
University to do and perform any and all acts and things
which may be necessary to carry out the foregoing resolu-
tion, including preparing, and filing of instruments per-
taining to the transfer of said property; the payment of
any and all sums necessary.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
7. Relocation of Building Given to College of Agriculture
President Crowley reported an offer of a gift to the College
of Agriculture of a 30' x 83' metal shop building from Mr.
R. C. Wilcox of Pahrump, to be used at the Holly Park Field
Laboratory. He noted that the building must be moved to the
facility by January 1, 1980. President Crowley recommended
acceptance of the gift and requested authorization to re-
locate the building.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ross,
carried without dissent.
8. Recommendation to Proceed with Design of Addition to
Agricultural Service Center in Fallon
President Crowley recalled that the Board had previously
authorized construction in Fallon of a 5,000 square foot
building to house the operations of the Agricultural
Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, to-
gether with several federal agencies as tenants. In re-
sponse to a request from these tenants, President Crowley
requested authorization to construct a 2,000 square foot
addition to the building, to be paid for from the Agricul-
tural Facilities Account, which would then be repaid by
the rents received from the tenants. President Crowley re-
quested authorization to negotiate a contract with the arch-
itect who designed the original building, or, in the event
this architect is unavailable, to negotiate a contract with
another architect and to proceed with the design of this
addition.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
9. Request for Creation of a College of Arts and Science
Advisory Board
President Crowley requested authorization for the creation
of an Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Science
and introduced Dean Rebecca Stafford who commented briefly
on the reasons for such a proposal and the ways in which
she hoped the Advisory Board would be helpful to the
College.
President Crowley recommended the following appointments for
the terms indicated:
One-year term - Ms. Mary Gojack
Mrs. Moya Lear
Judge Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Steve Brown
Mrs. John de Winters
Mr. Clark Hamilton
Mr. Fred Davis, Jr.
Two-year term - Mrs. Barbara Feltner
Mr. Bill Thornton
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mr. William Fox
Mrs. Ellen Thompson
Mr. George Hardaway
Three-year term - Senator Spike Wilson
Mrs. Dottie Benson
Mr. Rollan Melton
Dr. Carlos Romo
Mr. Lloyd Dyer
Mr. Bob Pearce
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
10. Sale of House at Knoll Creek Experiment Station
President Crowley noted that the University owns a two-story
house at the Knoll Creek Experiment Station on land that has
been leased for the past 32 years from the Salmon River
Cattlemen's Association. The Experiment Station is in the
process of being closed down and its operations transferred
to Gund Ranch. The house must either be sold or moved;
however, because of its construction, moving would not be
feasible. President Crowley recommended that the house be
sold to the Salmon River Cattlemen's Association.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
11. Lease for Drip Irrigation Purposes
President Crowley reported that the 1979 Legislature had
appropriated $100,000 to the Agricultural Experiment Station
to do some experimenting with drip irrigation projects. He
requested authorization to lease two acres of cultivated
land and one share of preferred water rights from Mr. Jay
Whipple, of Logandale, Nevada, for two years beginning
September 1, 1979, at an annual rental of $300.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
12. Request for Loan from Capital Improvement Fee Fund
President Crowley reported the Computerized Circulating
Library System (CLSI) currently operating at the UNR
Library is in need of updating and expansion. The cost
of this expansion project, which would extend full service
to the Washoe County Public Library and the State of Nevada
Public Library in Carson City, is $75,435. Of this, $32,500
is currently available from a State Library grant and from
UNR Library Operating funds, and an additional $17,000 is
available from a State Library grant to Washoe County.
President Crowley noted that a balance of $25,935 is requir-
ed to complete the funding for this project and he requested
authorization to borrow that amount from the UNR Capital
Improvement Fee Fund, to be repaid by July, 1, 1981, in two
equal annual payments from fees paid by Washoe County and
from UNR operating funds.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
13. Recommendation for Appointment of Athletic Director, UNLV
President Goodall recommended the appointment of Dr. Al E.
Negratti, currently Director of Athletics at the University
of California, Santa Barbara, as Athletic Director for UNLV,
effective January 1, 1980, at an annual salary of $37,000.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
14. Mandatory Athletic Fee
It was noted in the agenda that at the May, 1978 meeting,
the Board authorized the assessment of a $2 per credit
athletic fee, effective Fall, 1978, for all students at
UNLV. This per-credit-fee allows students registered for
seven credits or more (i. e., those students who pay CSUN
fees) to purchase tickets to athletic events at a discount
price.
President Goodall noted that this matter was included on the
agenda for discussion at the request of Chairman Cashell,
and suggested that comments from the students be heard.
Danny Campbell, President of CSUN, recalled that because
procedural errors were made in the previous election con-
cerning the athletic fee, it was decided by CSUN to submit
the matter to the student body through a second election.
The first election had received a slim margin in favor of
the athletic fee; the second election resulted in a vote of
691 no and 283 yes.
Mr. Campbell cited some of the problems with the athletic
fee, particularly the inequity of assessing the fee to part-
time and graduate students who do not benefit since they are
ineligible for the discounted tickets. He reported that
CSUN Senate is not asking that the fee be abolished but that
it be reviewed for future correction of the inequities to
graduate and part-time students, and requested that a sub-
committee be formed on the UNLV Campus to look into the
possibility of changing the fee.
Chairman Cashell agreed that such a committee would be
appropriate and requested President Goodall to proceed
accordingly.
15. Appointment of Law School Committee
Chancellor Baepler reported that several requests had been
received for the appointment of a committee for the estab-
lishment of a Law School, and noted that the agenda item
before the Board was at the request of Regent Buchanan.
Mr. Buchanan recalled that the Legislature had been asked
during two sessions to provide funding for a Law School but
each of the requests had been denied. He suggested that the
only way the University could establish a Law School would
be to raise the money from private sources sufficient to en-
dow the School. He distributed a memorandum with the fol-
lowing proposal:
That a committee for the start-up of a Law School at
UNLV be appointed, to see to it that the Law School is
constructed, staffed, and begins operations; that the
committee meet and vote to form a nonprofit corporation
known as the UNLV Law School Foundation, and that it
have the following authorities and duties:
(1) The right to incorporate into a nonprofit
corporation to be known as the UNLV Law School
Foundation.
(2) The right to solicit money on behalf of the Law
School Foundation in order to fund the capital
construction costs of the UNLV Law School estimat-
ed to be approximately $5 million.
(3) The right to solicit endowments for the Law School
so as to insure that the Law School has top flight
professors and starts out with a high academic
theme that would be a model throughout the United
States.
(4) The right to hire architects and commence construc-
tion when the capital funds are obtained for the
Law School on the UNLV Campus.
(5) The right upon construction to hire a Dean for the
Law School during the interim construction period
in order to solicit top flight professors and staff
needed for an eventual class into Law School in
1982.
(6) All necessary authority to put the Law School into
implementation.
Mr. Buchanan emphasized that the above conditions would all
be subject to approval of the Board, and assured the Regents
that there would be no design, hiring of people or any other
action initiated without Board approval.
Mr. Buchanan proposed the following members of the committee
noting that they have all been contacted and are willing to
serve and further proposed that the members of the committee
become Directors of the proposed Law School Foundation:
Chief Justice John Mowbray, Nevada Supreme Court
The Honorable David Zenoff, former Supreme Court Justice
E. Parry Thomas, Chairman, Valley Bank
The Honorable John Mendoza, 8th Judicial District Court
The Honorable Adel Guy, 8th Judicial District Court
Al Marquis, Las Vegas Attorney
Lisa Wyman, CSUN Vice President
Lisa Miller
Dale Dalehulen
Chrystal Hester
James L. Buchanan, II, University Regent
Gerald Moffitt, Las Vegas Architect
Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Fred Lewis, Summa Corporation
Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board approve the proposal as
contained in his memorandum and that a committee be appoint-
ed with the authorities as cited.
Mr. Mc Bride stated that he was opposed to going beyond
point three of Mr. Buchanan's proposal, pointing out that he
was not against the formation of a committee but did not be-
lieve the Board should delegate the rather broad authority
proposed by Mr. Buchanan.
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos.
Mr. Ross moved to amend the motion to authorize the Chair-
man only to establish a Law School Committee.
Motion to amend seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
Amended motion then carried without dissent.
16. Payment for Legal Services
President Goodall requested an allocation of $25,063.96 from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account to pay for le-
gal services rendered by Jones, Jones, Bell, Close & Brown,
Ltd., through August 17, 1979 in the UNLV v. Tarkanian mat-
ter. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
Mrs. Fong asked that the record show the reason for her
opposing vote, explaining that the Boosters had raised a
great deal of money for Intercollegiate Athletics and, in
view of that, she did not believe that University funds
should be used for legal fees arising from the athletic
program.
Mr. Buchanan pointed out that this litigation was imposed
upon the University by the actions of NCAA.
17. Community College Division Collective Bargaining
Representation Application
Chancellor Baepler reported that the Nevada State Education
Association had submitted its application to represent the
faculty of the Community College Division of the University
of Nevada System. The application submitted is in compli-
ance with the requirements stated in Title 4, Chapter 6
(University of Nevada System Professional Employees Collec-
tive Bargaining Regulations), Section 19, of the Board of
Regents Handbook.
Dr. Baepler stated that all procedures have been followed,
and he recommended that, in accordance with regulations, the
Board of Regents authorize a secret ballot election to be
held no sooner than 15 days, and no longer than 30 calendar
days from September 21, 1979.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos.
Chancellor Baepler stated that should the election be suc-
cessful, he considered it very critical that the first con-
tract be negotiated properly and he would request approxi-
mately $100,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account to hire the best labor attorneys available.
Mr. Dale Pugsley, Senate Chairman, presented the following
request from the WNCC/S Senate:
That the Regents instruct the organization conducting
the election, as specified in Section 20, Title 4,
Chapter 6, to count and publish the ballots separately
for each College and Campus.
Mr. Dale Etheridge, President of the CCCC Chapter of NSP,
requested an opportunity to inform the Regents of the cir-
cumstances which led to the submission of the application
of NSEA; however, Vice Chancellor Lessly advised that since
that matter was not on the agenda it would not be permis-
sible for him to do so.
Chancellor Baepler stated that attempts are still being made
to locate the independent party who will conduct the elec-
tion, and a date for the election will be set in due course
with ample notification to all parties.
Motion carried without dissent.
18. Request for Approval of Title Changes, WNCC/South
President Davis requested approval to change the title of
the Associate Dean of Student Services to Dean of Student
Services and the title of Associate Dean of Occupational
Education to Dean of Instruction at Western Nevada Commun-
ity College South Campus.
Dr. Davis reported that these proposed changes had been
discussed with and endorsed by the Faculty Senates of WNCC/N
and WNCC/S and the Advisory Board, adding that this is the
first step in reorganizing the College to cut back on
administrative costs as mandated by the Legislature.
Chancellor Baepler stated that he had no objection to the
title changes in that he was not aware of any change in the
content of the positions; however, he suggested that a more
critical question was raised by the earlier request from the
Board to consider separating WNCC into two Colleges. He
suggested deferring this matter until the decision is made
on the organization of the College.
President Davis argued that it would be unfair to continue
to defer this, noting that it had already been deferred for
more than a year. He pointed out that these people have
earned the title, they report to the President in carrying
out their responsibilities, they are assuming additional
duties, and further suggested that if a reorganization is
approved that will separate WNCC into two Colleges, the
necessary adjustments can be made at that time.
Mr. Ross commented that this proposed reorganization appear-
ed to be logical in that it focused the structure of the
College on instruction and service, and suggested that
President Davis be complimented on his response to the
mandate of the Legislature to cut administrative costs.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the changes in titles as pro-
posed by President Davis. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
Mrs. Fong requested that in submitting future reorganiza-
tion proposals that organization charts, both present and
proposed, be presented to the Regents.
19. Appointment to Advisory Board, WNCC
President Davis requested approval of the appointment of
William Van Patten to the WNCC Advisory Board.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
20. Award of Bid, Phase IV, WNCC/South
President Davis reported that the State Public Works Board
had opened bids for construction of Phase IV of WNCC/South.
The low bidder, Nevada Builders, submitted a bid of
$1,455,800, which exceeded the project budget. The State
Public Works Board successfully negotiated with Nevada
Builders for a contract in the amount of $1,323,271. It
was necessary, however, to delete the furnishings budget of
$100,000 from the project to avoid redesign and rebidding
to bring the negotiated contract within the budget.
President Davis requested concurrence by the Board in the
award by the State Public Works Board of a negotiated con-
tract to Nevada Builders for $1,323,271 for construction
of Phase IV of WNCC/S. He further requested approval to
allocate $100,000 from the WNCC Capital Improvement Fee
Account to replace the $100,000 reduced from the furnish-
ings budget. Dr. Davis recalled that earlier the Board had
authorized the expenditure of $67,200 from the WNCC Capital
Improvement Fee Account for recarpeting Phase II of WNCC/N;
however, sufficient savings occurred in that project to
cover the carpeting out of the contingency fund, thereby
releasing the $67,2000 back to the Capital Improvement Fee
Fund.
Dr. Davis also recommended that commendation be extended to
Mr. William Hancock and the staff of the State Public Works
Board, and to the architectural firm of Sheehan and Haase,
for their cooperation in realizing this project.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
21. Request for Allocation from Board of Regents Special
Projects Account
President Eaton reported that the Nevada Humanities Commit-
tee had given approval to the UNLV Visibility Research Cen-
ter's application for the multi-media planetarium production
"Energy Paths: Time for Decision". NHC grant funds of
$7,500 are to be matched by $8,600 in cash gifts to the
Nevada Humanities Committee. Clark County Community College
will plan and develop this production to be presented by the
CCCC Planetarium in June and July, 1980.
Dr. Eaton requested that the Board of Regents allocate
$4,300 from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account in
the form of a cash gift to the Nevada Humanities Committee.
This amount will be matched by local contributions raised
under the auspices of the CCCC Advisory Board. Chancellor
Baepler concurred.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
22. Proposal for Practical Experience Farm, NNCC
President Berg presented a proposal for a Practical Experi-
ence Farm as part of NNCC's vocational program in agricul-
ture. A copy of the proposal identified as Ref. 19, is
filed with permanent minutes.
Dr. Berg reported that a grant award has been received from
the Nevada Department of Vocational Education in the amount
of $30,000 per year for five years, under the provisions of
the Nevada Five-Year State Plan and the Annual Program for
Vocational Education. He requested authorization to proceed
with the Practical Experience Farm as proposed.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
23. Request for Loan from DRI Contingency Fund
President Smith requested approval of a loan of $45,000 from
the DRI Contingency Fund to the Water Resources Center for
the purpose of purchasing computer equipment. He noted that
the loan would be for one year and would be repaid by a use
charge from existing grants and contracts. Chancellor
Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
24. Recommendation for Edgar J. Marston Research Professorship
President Smith recommended that Dr. John Hallett of the
Atmospheric Sciences Center be the recipient of the Edgar J.
Marston Research Professorship in Atmospheric Physics, ef-
fective September 1, 1979. Biographical material support-
ing the recommendation was included with the agenda (identi-
fied as Ref. 22 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
25. Appointment to National Advisory Board, DRI
President Smith recommended appointment of Dr. Peter J.
Mehringer, Jr., Professor of Anthropology and Geology,
Washington State University, to the National Advisory
Board for DRI.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
26. DRI Space in Southern Nevada
President Smith reported concerning lack of office and lab-
oratory space for the Institute's Water Resources Programs
in Southern Nevada (report identified as Ref. 23 and filed
with permanent minutes) and requested authorization to ap-
proach the Legislative Interim Finance Committee for $75,000
with which to fund acquisition of temporary office and lab-
oratory space.
Dr. Peter Krenkel, Executive Director of the Water Resources
Center, spoke concerning the activities of that Center in
Las Vegas and the space problem they are presently facing
both in office and laboratory space.
Dean Robert Smith, College of Science, Mathematics and
Engineering, UNLV, spoke concerning the importance of the
water studies in Southern Nevada, and the research collabor-
ation between UNLV and the Water Resources Center.
Chancellor Baepler stated that although he did not disagree
with the value of the Water Resources program in Southern
Nevada, or in the need for space, he recommended against an
approach to the Interim Finance Committee to seek a tempo-
rary alleviation to the problem. He pointed out that the
University System has had, over the years, a very special
relationship with the Interim Finance Committee. This rela-
tion has been safeguarded, he said, by not approaching the
Interim Finance Committee each time a problem arises, but,
rather, the University has attempted to seek alternatives.
He pointed out that the request for a building for DRI in
Southern Nevada had not been turned down by the 1979 Legis-
lature but had been deferred for two years. Had it been
approved and funded, it would still be a year or more away
from completion and occupancy, so the immediate space prob-
lem would still exist. He suggested that one alternative
which should be examined would be to explore the commercial
value of the property owned by DRI, located across from UNLV
on Maryland Parkway, to see what relief can be realized from
that asset. He proposed that the value of that property be
determined and an estimate made of annual income it might
generate, and that DRI propose a specific solution to the
space problem, identify the cost factor, and what alterna-
tives are available for resolving the problem.
It appeared to be the consensus that a solution should be
found to the problem of space for DRI but that approaching
the Interim Finance Committee was not in the University's
best interests. It was agreed that it would be preferable
for the Chancellor, President Smith and President Goodall
to confer on the matter and develop a specific proposal
for the Board.
Mr. Buchanan moved to table this matter until the November
meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
27. University System Police Forces
Chancellor Baepler recalled that Chairman Cashell had re-
quested a report concerning the University System Police
Forces, specifically related to how security is handled at
each of the Campuses and recommendations concerning whether
changes in the present organization are desirable. Dr.
Baepler reported that security within the System presently
ranges from essentially no security at some facilities,
private security at some, and full-fledged Campus police
forces at UNR and UNLV. Collectively, security within the
University System involves a great deal of money.
Chancellor Baepler noted that the signals he was getting
from the Board was for a shift from the police force image
to one of a security force. He suggested this could be
achieved by changing the manner of dress, removing the
flashing lights and sirens from police vehicles, removing
arms during the daylight hours, and other such procedures.
He also suggested there were several options which could be
examined, such as utilization of the State Highway Patrol on
a contract basis. Dr. Baepler stated that he did not be-
lieve there is any great difference of opinion among the
Campus Officers, but he wished to receive some direction
from the Regents before engaging in development of a
proposal.
It appeared to be the consensus that the security versus the
police force was preferable to most of the Regents, with the
exception of Mr. Karamanos, who stated that the police force
should be expanded rather than diminished, which, he sug-
gested, would be the effect if it is converted to a security
force.
It was agreed that the Chancellor, in cooperation with the
Campus Presidents, would prepare a report for submission to
the Board at a subsequent meeting.
28. Hughes Estate - Texas
Vice Chancellor Lessly requested authority to retain the
services of private counsel to issue an opinion that any
indemnity agreement entered into by the Board of Regents on
the Hughes Estate in Texas would be enforceable against the
Board. Mr. Lessly noted that this request is pursuant to
the requirements imposed by the attorneys for the estate.
He also requested authority to bring suit on behalf of the
Board in Nevada against the Texas Estate and its Adminis-
trators, based on the Texas judgment in favor of the Board,
in the event that the Texas Estate does not make the re-
quired payments to the Board within a reasonable time after
opinion is rendered by private counsel. Chancellor Baepler
recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
29. Report of Audit Committee
Mr. Mc Bride reported that the Audit Committee, together
with the Chancellor, the Presidents and their Budget
Officers, had met on September 14, 1979 for purposes of
reviewing the revised Work Program for 1979-80. A report
of the meeting was distributed and is filed with permanent
minutes. Mr. Mc Bride stated that the Committee found the
Work Program, in essence, to be in compliance with legisla-
tive intent and the budgeting process and recommended ap-
proval by the Board.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the report of the Audit Committee
and approval of the Work Program as recommended by the Audit
Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos.
Mrs. Fong expressed strong disapproval of the reorganization
of several UNR Departments without prior approval of the
Board. Chairman Cashell reminded Mrs. Fong that President
Crowley had fully explained the reorganization and the e-
vents that had, in his opinion, made it necessary to proceed
administratively, and pointed out that this had been taken
into consideration by the Audit Committee in its review of
the Work Program.
Chancellor Baepler explained that he and President Crowley
had consulted concerning this and pointed out that this was
merely a merger of existing functions and, in his opinion,
was not in the category of a major change requiring Board
approval.
Dr. Lombardi commented about the difference in the handling
of Booster funds received by the two Universities and
suggested that there be an audit of these funds, showing
their source and where they are expended.
Chancellor Baepler reported that the independent auditors,
Kafoury, Armstrong, Turner and Company, have noted the
differences between the way in which the Universities handle
and account for these funds, and stated that it was his
understanding that the independent auditors will have a
recommendation in their Management Letter concerning this
matter, including a recommendation that a committee be
established to analyze how each University receives and
accounts for the funds and to develop a uniform procedure
to be followed.
Motion carried with Mrs. Fong opposing.
Mrs. Fong requested that the record reflect that her oppos-
ing vote was cast to demonstrate strong disapproval of any
President taking administrative license in reorganizing
Departments and programs by rearranging the budget and
thereby sidestepping regular established procedures.
Mr. Mc Bride recalled that the Board had concurred in the
need for expanded responsibilities for the Audit Committee,
and he proposed the Audit Committee be retitled Finance
Committee, with the following responsibilities, noting that
the first five responsibilities are currently assigned to
the Audit Committee with only the last three reflecting
explanded responsibilities:
The Finance Committee shall:
a. Provide assistance to the Board in fulfilling its
fiduciary responsibilities relating to accounting and
reporting practices.
b. Maintain, by way of regularly scheduled meetings, a
direct line of communication between the Board and the
independent auditors to provide for exchange of views
and information.
c. Consider and recommend to the Board a firm of independ-
ent certified public accountants which shall audit the
financial books and records of the University.
d. Review and evaluate reports prepared by the independent
auditors concerning the University's internal accounting
and management controls and make recommendations to the
Board for appropriate action.
e. Review the annual financial statements with the inde-
pendent auditors.
f. Provide guidance in the development of operating budget
concepts and parameters and recommend to the Board the
adoption of such concepts and parameters.
g. Consider and recommend to the Board approval of operat-
ing budget requests and Work Programs prepared in con-
formance with previously approved concepts and guide-
lines.
h. Assist, where appropriate, in the presentation of all
budget and financial matters to the Legislature.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the proposed responsibilities
with the understanding that this be regarded as a first
reading of a proposed amendment to the Bylaws, with final
action to occur at the November meeting. Motion seconded
by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
30. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Karamanos reported that the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee had met during the lunch break and presented the follow-
ing actions for consideration by the Board:
(1) Recommended approval of the request of First National
Bank of Nevada to make the following transactions:
a) Conversion of $100,000 El Paso Co. bonds to common
stock.
b) Purchase of 600,000 P. V. Corporate Bonds, High
Quality Long Term - at a discount price of
approximately $75, for an approximate value of
$450,000.
(2) Recommended approval of transactions by Security
National Bank, as follows, within a latitude of 10% of
the prices indicated:
PURCHASE
300 Union Carbide at approx. price of $41
400 Continental Group at approx. price of $28
300 Great No. Nekoosa at approx. price of $37
300 Allis Chalmers at approx. price of $34
300 ARA Services at approx. price of $36
200 Smith-Kline at approx. price of $43
500 Merrill Lynch at approx. price of $19
300 American Express at approx. price of $32
25K Pacific Gas & Electric 8.5%, due 2-1-09 at
approx. price of $86
25K Wells Fargo 8.60% due 4-1-02 at approx.
price of $87.50
RESCIND SALE OF 400 shares of American Telephone
(3) Discussed the anticipated receipt of $400,000 from an
estate as the principal of an endowment fund for the
support of a Chair in Historic Preservation at UNR.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that in order to realize
adequate income for the Chair, it be invested as
follows:
$200,000 to be managed by the Security National Bank
with the objective of high yield, and that American
Investors be invited to submit a proposal for the in-
vestment of the remaining $200,000. The Committee con-
curred in this recommendation.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the recommendations of the
Investment Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried
without dissent.
31. Appointments to Standing Committees
Chairman Cashell announced the appointment of Mrs. June
Whitley to the Investment Advisory Committee and Dr.
Lombardi to the Finance Committee.
32. Proposal for Study of UNS Computing Center
Chancellor Baepler noted that the last review of the UNS
Computing Center was in 1968-69, and a great many changes
have occurred, both within the University and in the tech-
nology of computers during the past ten years, and suggest-
ed that it was timely that a study be done to guide the
Computing Center during the next decade.
Chancellor Baepler proposed that consultants be retained for
a study of the UNS Computing Center, that this study consist
of a complete analysis of the capability of the hardware,
programs and staff of the Center as it relates to the Uni-
versity, and that up to $30,000 be provided from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account to fund the study.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
33. Resignation of Brenda Mason
Chairman Cashell read the following letter from Brenda Mason
to the Board of Regents:
It has been a pleasure serving the State of Nevada in
such an important capacity. I have truly enjoyed every
moment of it, especially being among such important
people. Perhaps when I finally become an attorney, I
will again return to the State of Nevada to serve in
some capacity. Thanks for the good times.
It was suggested by Mrs. Fong, and unanimously concurred in
by the Board, that an appropriate resolution of appreciation
be prepared for Miss Mason.
34. New Business
(1) Mr. Mc Bride asked that the Board request the Chancel-
lor to appoint a System Committee to investigate the
feasibility of abolishing the DRI as a Division and
assigning its research functions to the appropriate
University Divisions. He requested that a progress
report on this be made to the November meeting, and
suggested that in addition to appointment to the Com-
mittee of individuals within the System, someone from
the National Academy of Science or the National Science
Foundation, or some other outside prestigious scientif-
ic group, be asked to serve as an advisor.
Mr. Buchanan objected, stating that before such a com-
mittee is appointed, the Board should vote on whether
it wishes such a study to be conducted, pointing out
that this was not appropriate as new business, but
should be placed on the November agenda as an action
item.
President Smith recalled that a proposal similar to Mr.
Mc Bride's had been considered several years previous,
and the Board had, at that time, reaffirmed the Insti-
tute's status as a separate entity of the University
System.
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that with Dr. Smith leaving and
before a new President is appointed, it would be timely
to look at the organization, and study the various op-
tions and issues that exist within DRI, including the
possibility of its abolishment or other restructuring.
He pointed out that he, and several others on the
Board, were not on the Board the last time this matter
was reviewed.
Mr. Buchanan requested that this matter be brought back
as an action item, and that documents resulting from
the previous study be submitted as part of the agenda.
Chancellor Baepler pointed out that the last report to
which Mr. Buchanan referred was mostly settled in-house
at the Advisory Cabinet level, without great debate by
the Board. He agreed, however, to prepare this as an
agenda item for the November meeting and to provide the
information requested.
(2) Mr. Mc Bride noted that three new members have come on
the Board of Regents since the last action taken con-
cerning the Law School, and asked that the November
agenda include a discussion of whether the action taken
by the Board in December, 1978, should be reaffirmed.
It was agreed that copies of the previous study would
be furnished all members of the Board and further
discussion would be scheduled on the November agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
09-21-1979